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A total of 5,4 6 4 Polk County voters cast their ballots in the 2016 Presidential Primary on Tuesday, March 1st, creating a voter turnout of 4 5.57 % of the 11,990 registered voters in the county. Several local races were determined with new office holders in the primaries, long before the ovember bids come into play. Polk County voted dominantly Republican with 4,7 2 casting Republican ballots, 5 in emocratic races, and 59 on-partisan. Scott Sawyer has been voted in as the next Polk County Sheriff after a tight three-way race. Sawyer pulled in 5 .55 of the vote with 2,34 ballots cast in favor of him. His opponents, Mickey Simmons and Tim Milham won 39 and of the vote respectively. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8
Mayor Delivers State of the City Address BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com
Mena Mayor eorge Mc ee gave his annual State of the City Address at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting. The address was given to a full house of attendees and covered a synopsis of 2 5. Economic development was the first topic in Mc ee’s address. An operating budget of 4,549,52 . was approved by the City Council for the year 2 5. The city “approached the year with a conservative budget, being very aware of the many challenges facing cities and at the same time considering the need to maintain our current level of services to the citi ens of Mena. He explained that due to careful management practices, the city’s financial outlook is stable. For example, the city was able to pay cash for the purchase of a new fire truck versus having to borrow the money. CONTINUED ON PAGE 20
Up to 12,000 Arkansans to Lose SNAP Benefits BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com
The state of Arkansas has sent out their third and final notice to 2, Arkansans, announcing the last month to receive their benefits will be March 2 . In anuary of this year, HS confirmed with The Pulse that Polk County had 1,6 4 7 SN AP cases representing 3,7 persons. The letters were sent to ‘able bodied adults’ that currently receive S AP benefits, or rather food stamps, as the program is most commonly known. The targets of the system are ages 49 years of age who are considered physically able to work and have no dependents. early two do en states across the nation are implementing the same program, called S AP Limits. The state has honored waivers that allowed able-bodied recipients to collect the
[PHOTO BY MELANIE BUCK] Members of several fire departments took part in an all day training on Saturday, February 27, before heading over to Mena Airport to put their bookwork into action. Mena Fire Chief John Puckett said 17 members from Mena took the training and were joined by five members from Ink, three from Cedarville, and two from Jenny Lind. CONCLUSION ON PAGE 7
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Downtown Streetscape Project Underway
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fforts to complete the long-awaited Downtown Streetscape Proj ect began on Monday, March 7 th following Mena City Council approving a low bid of $ 511,3 3 7 from Township B uilders out of Little Rock in their F ebruary 2016 meeting for the completion of the proj ect. The proj ect will see the replacement of old, cracked, and sometimes hazardous sidewalks to modern and decorative sidewalks on Mena Street from Maple Street to Sherwood Avenue. Some years ago, the proj ect began to replace the sidewalks of Mena Street with decorative pavers as part of the Downtown Streetscape Proj ect. However, as Mayor George McK ee put it, “we’ ve had 3 one-hundred year floods and an ice storm which have caused delays with completing the project, along with FEMA taking almost five years to release the funding. Rick Chrisman, owner of American Artisans on Mena Street, spoke at a council meeting last year on behalf of several business owners and organizations from the downtown area regarding their efforts to draw tourism to the region. Chrisman explained that the business owners have been inspired by a revitalization study that ARCO ( Arkansas Regional Coalition of the Ouachitas) conducted. “The creative organizations and businesses downtown have been working hard to create events to draw tourism to downtown to improve the area, said Chrisman. “It’s important to us to see this improve down here.
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Annual Chamber Banquet Date Announced T
he Mena/Polk County Chamber of Commerce has announced that the 2016 Chamber Banquet and Membership Celebration will be on the evening of Tuesday, April 19th, to be held at the Ouachita Center on the campus of Rich Mountain Community College. The Chamber is currently accepting nominations for community awards that will be presented at the banquet. The nomination process is open to the public and the deadline to submit is Friday, March 11, 2016. From the nominations, the Chamber’s membership will vote on the winners. The five categories are: Volunteer of the Year, Citizen of the Year, Best New Construction, Best Renovation/Beautification, and Business of the Year. Forms for nomination can be picked up at the Chamber office, located inside the Mena Depot, or they are available at MenaPolkChamber. com. Call 479-394-2912 for more information. Look for more details on this year’s entertainment and more as the date approaches.
Morgan’s Project Set for Saturday
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fter Winter Storm Goliath dumped up to a foot of rain locally in the last week of December 2015, uprooted trees, a half-ton of hay bales, and massive amounts of debris were washed into the Ouachita River and have left a devastating scenery along the banks. Morgan Puckett, a seventh grader at Mena Middle School first heard about the river situation from her family who has lived along the Ouachita for generations. “At first, I didn’t believe it could be so bad,” she said. When she saw the extent of the disaster, she was shocked. “There is trash all over the place from tiny pieces to pieces as long as cars,” Morgan explained. “I asked dad, “What are they going to do about this?” While discussing the travesty with her father, Edd Puckett, they decided that they would be ‘they’ and clean it up and the idea of Morgan’s Project was launched. Since then, Morgan and others have begun to recruit others to help with the clean up. The primary area of concern stretches approximately 10 miles from above McGuire Landing past Cherry Hill. On Saturday, March 12th, willing citizens are being asked to bring their flat bottom boats or canoes to a central staging area that is now being arranged. Volunteers will be provided with plastic bags and assigned a short section of the river to clean. Maps will be available with circled assignment areas; access points are being arranged with cooperative landowners along the affected area. The cleanup will end with a cookout at a staging area. In the event of bad weather, a rain date has been set for the following Saturday, March 19. Edd hopes volunteers will not only come to help clean up the river but will take time to wet a hook and enjoy the beauty of the area’s namesake river. Volunteers are invited to help in useful ways in the water as well as support crew at the staging site. To pledge your support as a landowner, recovery volunteer, or support crew, call Edd Puckett at 479-234-5435. [PHOTO COURTESY OF MICHAEL CATE]
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If you are a caregiver of an adult 60 years and older please come join us. This information could be extremely helpful to you. The topic will be “Stress Management” presented by Kassie Strother PTA, Mena Manor. For information call Taryn Jinks 870-385-2373. Hope to see you there. Refreshments will be served.
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Dr. Rick Billingsley Recognized for Service to RMCC SUBMITTED Foundation Board
he RMCC F oundation B oard of Directors recently recognized Dr. Rick B illingsley for his dedicated service on the board for the past three years. Rick gave of his time, talents and treasures to support and grow opportunities for the College and the RMCC F oundation. The RMCC F oundation B oard expressed their appreciation of Rick for his service and support. The RMCC F oundation B oard of Directors are dedicated individuals who serve and promote the interest and welfare of Rich Mountain Community College by aiding and extending the work and activities of the College. Donor recognition and participation in fundraising efforts and events for scholarships, campus proj ects, and coordination of cultural activities are j ust some of the ways the RMCC F oundation B oard continue to support and serve the mission and vision of Rich Mountain Community College and the RMCC F oundation. F or more information about the RMCC F oundation, contact Tammy Y oung, Director of Development and Community Relations at 4 7 9-3 94 -7 6 22, x. 1220, tyoung@ rmcc. edu or Je nnifer Millsaps, Media Clerk Specialist at 4 7 93 94 -7 6 22, x. 1221, j millsaps@ rmcc.edu . Pictured: Donna Montgomery, RMCC Foundation Board Chair & Dr. Rick Billingsley.
The Son-Lighters In Action Card Shop made a $600 donation to the Mena/Polk County Senior Center on Monday, February 29, 2016. The group has donated a large portion of their earnings to the center for several years. The group has a card shop where they sell greeting cards of all kinds for 10 cents each. After their utilities are paid, they put the rest aside and when it’s built up to a good amount, they make a donation “to a worthy organization.” Pictured are: Pan Nance-DuPrez, Mena Senior Center Director Sara Holliday, Janice Rogers, and Jeanie Bunyard.
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he Polk County Republican Committee will hold a special meeting of the Polk County Republican Committee for the purpose of electing delegates to a Special District Convention to be held April 3 0, 2016 . The special meeting of the Polk County Convention will be held at the Polk County Library at 5: 3 0 p.m.The purpose of the Special District Convention is to elect three ( 3 ) delegates and three ( 3 ) alternates to the 2016 Republican N ational Convention from the F ourth District. The Special Meeting of the County Convention shall be comprised of ualified voters in Polk County who have filed during the filing period starting at noon on N ovember 2, 2015 and ending on N ovember 9, 2015, to be a member of the County Committee and a delegate to the County Convention.
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Dutton Qualifies for Boston Marathon Quality of Life Outreach Hosts Walk Across BY MELANIE BUCK BY LEANN DILBECK • editor@mypulsenews.com
A Vandervoort native has ualified for the upcoming Boston Marathon. effrey Dutton, a 1991 Van-Cove graduate and son of David and Maureen Dutton ran the Little Rock Marathon . miles with an impressive : . e ran in the men’s 40-44 division. Dutton has been an avid runner since unior high but this is his first time to ualify for the Boston Marathon but said it was his si th attempt at ualifying for one of the Nation’s most prestigious races that attracts runners from all around the globe. Dutton currently resides in ashington D.C. as an nternational Trade pecialist for the Commerce Department.
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uality of Life Outreach, along with U of A ivision of Agriculture Polk County Extension Office, are once again hosting Walk Across Polk County, where teams will compete for the most miles walked and will gain healthy benefits along the way. There will be a team captain meeting at the Extension Education Center, next door to the Extension Office on e ueen Street, on March th at 5 3 p.m. The registration deadline for teams is March th at 5 p.m. The walking event will last from Saturday, March 9, when they kick-off at anssen Park in Mena until Saturday, May 4. Teams must turn in team mileage each Monday during the Walk Across Polk County. lood draws will be taken the week before and the week after the walking program begins to monitor health benefits. For more information, call the Polk County Extension Office at 394.
Don’t Miss This Saturday’s Talimena 13.1 BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com
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he Talimena 13 .1 Run and Relay is coming up this Saturday, March 12th and has had many participants pre-register, assuring for a good race. Medals will be given to all individual finishers and the first 5 registrations will receive a goody bag and t-shirt. Individual registration is after Friday, March th, 2 for 4-Person Relay, and 325 per 3-Person Relay team. For complete information, visit www.talimenarunandrelay.com or at www.RunReg.com TalimenaRunAndRelay. Those interested can also visit their Facebook page, Talimena 3. . All proceeds from the race will benefit the Polk County evelopment Center.
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Lunch & Learn Presented to Further Assist RMCC Military Veterans and their Families news@mypulsenews.com Scholarship A Deadline Approaches BY MELANIE BUCK
lunch and learn event was held at the Arkansas ational uard Armory on Morrow Street on Wednesday, March 2nd to inform attendees about the vast amount of services offered for military members, veterans, and their families. Members of several Polk County agencies were in attendance to learn how their services could line up with the local services offered by the military including furthering education, counseling, getting back into the workforce, and youth and family services and programs. One organi er, SFC arner said, “We want to help soldiers make a better transition back to their communities. Educating community members that will be in contact with veterans is the point of today’ s meeting.” CPT Marable gave a brief rundown of the local battalion’ s history and the combat they have faced and community service they have performed in the region. The local company is the Charlie Company of the 1st B attalion, 153 rd I nfantry of the 3 9th I nfantry B rigade Combat Team. The entire battalion is headq uartered at Camp Robinson in N orth Little Rock and encompasses 4 4 units across 3 7 counties in the state, and includes more than 3 ,000 soldiers. The battalion brings in over $ 10.5 million per month in payroll and $ 13 0 million annually in payroll expense, bringing a large workforce that boosts the economy. Hundreds of those soldiers flock to Mena every other weekend for drill training. Over the years, soldiers from this company have made overseas deployments to Saudi Arabia, uwait, osnia, Egypt, and I raq . During Operation I raq i F reedom, 3 3 soldiers were killed, 16 of those from Arkansas. On home soil, the battalion provided almost 3, soldiers to assist after Hurricane atrina and have supported border missions in ew Mexico. They also train for Earth uake Response Preparedness in the event that the ew Madrid Seismic one ever erupts. In addition, these soldiers assist local authorities in events such as the recent flood in ecember 2 5 when a man was washed into a creek in his vehicle. The county asked for assistance of the N ational Guard and their heavy duty trucks to make it to the man for a safe rescue. Sandbagging operations, security, and search and rescue missions are also part of their regular duties. So for all of this that they do to serve their local communities, their state, and their country, the Lunch and Learn was
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ich Mountain Community College has announced that the deadline for scholarship applications for the fall and spring semesters of 2016 -2017 is April 1, 2016 . Each year, RMCC and the RMCC F oundation, give away hundreds of scholarships worth thousands to students that wish to further their education. Persons interested in pursuing a higher education at RMCC are encouraged to contact the academic recruiter at 3 94 -7 6 22. I n addition to learning about available scholarships, the staff of RMCC can also assist applicants in searching for other financial aid available including FAFSA and GI .
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his spring, the Shelter I nsurance F oundation will award a $ 2000 scholarship to a graduate of Cossatot River High School. Shelter Agent K enny Miller, Jr . sponsors and partially funds this scholarship. A committee of local high school officials and community leaders will select the local recipient. The committee will consider each applicant’s scholastic achievements, educational goals, citizenship, moral character and participation and leadership in school and community activities. The scholarship is given without regard to race, disability, religion, national origin or gender of applicants. The name of the recipient will be announced at the close of the school year. The student may apply the scholarship funds toward tuition, fees, or campus housing for any course of study beginning the fall after the recipient’s high school graduation and leading to an academic degree at any accredited college or university. The F oundation makes payment directly to the school the recipient selects. Applications and additional information about the Shelter F oundation Scholarship will be available in anuary and should be completed and returned to the school official serving on the selection committee by March 3 1st. F or more information, interested seniors should contact their high school counselor or principal or Shelter I nsurance Agent K enny Miller, Jr .. The Shelter Insurance Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation for charitable and educational purposes. I t is sponsored by the Shelter I nsurance Companies – offering auto, home, life, farm and business insurance services to customers in 14 states via a network of local insurance agents and headq uartered in Columbia, Missouri.
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The Advanced Exterior F ires training was presented by the Arkansas F ire Training Academy and worked on the area of live LP gas burning. Firefighters were split up into teams and learned to walk two hose lines up to a burning gas line and turn off the gas, all while protecting themselves with two shields of water, teaching not only life saving skills, but teamwork.
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OLT to Hold Crucial Meeting of the Election BY MELANIE BUCK news@mypulsenews.com Membership
he Ouachita Little Theatre has called a meeting for their entire membership to help the B oard make some crucial decisions regarding the theatre. President of the OLT B oard, Rudi Timmerman explained that there are several large proj ects that need to be tended to and he and the board are open to any suggestions the membership may have. The outside walls of the theatre, particularly the west wall, are in desperate need of repair. To scrape and patch the spawned areas with masonry and paint the wall with a seal coat would cost $ 7 ,3 00. I n order to recoat the entire wall, the cost would be upwards of $ 15,000. The roof of the theatre is also in need of being recoated or replaced. To recoat the roof with products similar to the current roof, the cost would be around $ 7 ,500. To cover the entire roof with uro-Last membrane roofing, with a 20-year guarantee, the cost would be approximately $ 3 0,000. The advantage of replacing the roof is that it would also solve problems with leaks in the front of the building. Timmerman said that although it will cost a great sum of money for either proj ect, “not doing the work will allow conditions to deteriorate and eventually make the building uninhabitable.” The board is researching grant options to help fund the proj ects. However, as Timmerman stated, “Applying for a grant is one thing, but there is no assurance of receiving a grant.” The membership meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15, at Ouachita Little Theatre. To learn more about OLT and its happenings, visit www.oltmena.com.
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“I would like to thank my wife, my family, and all of my supporters. I would also like to thank my opponents, both worthy men. I look forward to serving Polk County as Sheriff and Collector,” said Sawyer. B rian B owser will remain the Polk County Coroner after a tight race with Richard Myhand. B owser won 2,4 7 0 votes while his opponent, had 2,025. Mitchell Tidwell beat out Collin Cannon with 6 1% for JP District 10 and Andy B arron kept his Constable seat for the Center Township with more than 8 7 % of the vote. There will be a run-off in the Circuit Clerk race. Debbie Scott pulled in 4 4 .6 3 % of the vote, while Michelle Schnell grabbed 3 1.8 7 % and Wanda Smith 23 .5% . Scott and Schnell will face each other in the run off set for March 22nd. I n state races, Jo hn B oozman claimed victory in Polk County with almost 7 5% of the votes above opponent Curtis Coleman. I n the race for Arkansas Supreme Court Chief Ju stice, Dan K emp grabbed 58 % of the vote in the county over current Chief Ju stice Courtney Goodson. Shawn Womack had 6 7 % of votes cast over Clark Mason for Supreme Court Ju stice Position 5. Donald Trump was the clear winner on the Republican ticket in Polk County with 1,8 95 votes, or 4 0% . Ted Cruz had 1,04 3 votes cast in his favor, while Marco Rubio was only three behind with 1,04 0. Hillary Clinton won the democratic ticket with 3 4 9 votes while B ernie Sanders pulled in 27 2 votes in the County.
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they will no longer honor those waivers without the recipient being employed. The decision comes after a rise in the economy and the number of jobs available. The letters to recipients were first sent out in ecember and again in anuary before the final notice was mailed in early March. The letters told clients that March would be the last month they receive benefits. Some food pantries across the state have expressed concern about the dismissal of the program and feel the weight of feeding the hungry will shift to them instead. The state hopes to counterbalance the decision with S AP employment training programs to help recipients get on their feet and provide a viable living for themselves. If you find yourself to be one of the recipients losing benefits, there are many programs in Polk County that can assist citi ens in obtaining self sufficiency. Contact your local HS worker and ask about available programs. Also, the Salvation Army can point citi ens to proper programs. There are many local food pantries available as well.
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to spread the word on how these soldiers can further benefit from all of their hard work to keep their communities safe, at home and abroad. The services are free and cover every aspect of assistance that is needed. Following the presentation by CPT Marable, community leaders from Rich Mountain Community College, Polk County Emergency Management, ARCO Arkansas Regional Coalition of the Ouachitas , Mena Polk County Chamber of Commerce, as well as veterans gained valuable information through vendors that were on hand to explain their specific services. Military OneSource is just what it says, a one source place for all types of assistance for veterans and military members. Their staff is designed to get clients in touch with exactly the right provider to fit individual needs. Providing information and assistance with deployment, relationships, grief, spouse employment and education, and child care are part of their programs. Learn more at www.militaryonesource.mil. One benefit of Military OneSource is their Transition Assistance Providers program. Helping soldiers coming home from combat ones back to ‘normal’ life takes a transition. This branch of OneSource provides support to make it easier on soldiers and their families. Counseling services are offered face-to-face, online, or by telephone. Youth and Family Services provide camps for kids and symposiums on coping with deployed parents. The program promotes uality of life and also provides high- uality support services and enrichment programs. Survivor Outreach Services is an Army program designed to provide long term support to surviving families of fallen soldiers. They provide assistance with financial benefits and entitlements, health care, education, housing, and more. If you are a surviving family member, you can learn more at www.sos.army.mil. Closest to home, Cindi Sawyer, Family Assistant Specialist, who represents the local Family Assistance Center, and one call to her will get most of the answers needed for any of the programs offered. Whether before, during, or after deployment, FAC offers information and referral services, no matter what branch of the service served, or the duty status. Legal assistance, as well as financial assistance, crisis intervention, community outreach, and more are available. To learn more about any of these programs and how they may impact you or your family, contact Cindi Sawyer at the local Family Assistance Center by calling 5 -2 2-7 5.
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The Polk County F arm B ureau Women’ s Committee recently attended the 2016 The Polk County Master Gardeners are doing F arm B ureau some renovation work at the county courthouse Statewide Womand will have a plant sale on Saturday, March en’ s Conference 19 from 8 am until 1 pm. We decided it would at the Embassy be easier for you to dig your own plants and Suites in Little then re-plant them in your landscape. This also Rock, Arkansas. saves us from having to dig them up, pot them, The theme of this water them and keep them until a later date. year’ s conference Plans are to mark the plants that need to be was B uilding removed and sold. Since you will be doing the Community work of digging, a donation will be req uired, through Service to based on what you think the plant is worth. Others. Some of the plants that will be available are I n attendance hown above are members of the olk County Farm Bureau omen’s Committee with rkansas overlirope, Shasta daisies, day lilies, sedum, rose was Polk County nor sa utchinson at the statewide conference held in Little Rock. bushes and some shrubs. Women’ s CommitF or more information, call the Extension Sertee members Darlene Roberts, Rhonda Coon, Carol F ields and Deedee Alston. vice at 4 7 9-93 4 -6 018 or email polk@ uaex.edu. The Women’ s Committee provides opportunities for women to become involved in county and state F arm B ureau organizations, events, and programs of work. As vital members of county committees, women are given opportunities to plan and implement programs and activities that stimulate interest and enthusiasm of women in the organization and its programs so they will want to assist with developing and carrying out policies that affect agriculture. They also provide opportunities for women to participate and become involved in the entire F arm B ureau program and information and education so that F arm B ureau women can attain knowledge to help solve the problems of farmers through their organization. Revitalizing the grassroots aspect of F arm B ureau through community– based activities and programs such as Ag in the Classroom, farm tours, legislative activities, safety and health programs, and more are part of the program as well. I f you are interested in participating in this committee, contact Deedee Alston, Chairman at 4 7 9-24 3 -6 525. The week of March 7 -11 is F armer’ s F eeding F amilies Week. I n recognition, non-perishable food items and monetary donations can be dropped off at the local Polk County Farm ureau office and will be used to provide much needed resources to local food The SIMPLE, SENSIBLE, pantries. Organizers encourage everyone to use this opportunity to help others in our county. CONVENIENT Other events this month include: * Ag in the Classroom Teacher of the Y ear nominations - the application deadline is March 18 th. Y ou may download a nominaway to process your tion forms at ARF B .com under Education & Y outh. tax refund. * F arm B ureau Safety Poster Contest - The deadline is March 15th and details are available at your local schools or the F arm ureau office at 479-394-3 5 or log on to ARF .com. It is also ational Agriculture Safety week March - 2. Choose how you * Outdoor Garden Mini Grants - go to ARF B .com for details.
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................................................................................................................................ She was preceded in death by, her Titus Kanagy of Pennsylvania; Sister, Sav- he went back to school taking adROSE MARIE brothers, Roy Cogburn of Mena, Doice illa King of Pennsylvania; 4 Grandchildren; vanced training to be a machinist. PROCH Cogburn of Aberdeen, Washington, and 2 Great-Grandchildren and Numerous Grant went to work for the Vought Rose Marie Proch, age 57, of Mena passed away February 29th, 2016 at her home in Mena after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born July 9th, 1958 to her late parents, Recie and Arthur Cogburn in Grants Pass, Oregon. She lived in several states throughout her life, but ultimately called Mena her home. Rose was a kind, loving, soul who would go out of her way to help someone else. She rarely complained about anything and always had a smile on her face. She truly was a joy to be around. She worked at many things over the years, a true jack of all trades, but was a mother first and foremost and took great pride and satisfaction in taking care of her children. The last couple of years had been very tough on her physically, but she soldiered through it with little complaint. Rose is survived by, husband, Mike Proch of 29 years; brothers, Dean and Henry Cogburn of Mena; daughters, Gwyn Owens and Rachel Wells; sons, Matthew Anderson and Michael Proch; grandchildren, Kristen Trulock, Patrick Trulock, Bradley Trulock, Cole Davis, Heidi Wells, and Ross Wells; and great-granddaughter, Maci Smith. She also leaves behind countless cousins, relatives, and other friends who will miss her dearly.
Danny Cogburn who passed as a child. Family will hold a celebration and memorial of her life on Sunday, March 13th at the Daisy Room behind Janssen Florist in Mena from 2 to 4 PM. Cremation services have been entrusted to the Beasley Wood Funeral Home with Rose’s final resting place being The Cogburn Cemetery in Fancy Hill, Arkansas. Everyone who knew or cared for Rose is invited and refreshments will be provided. Please bring any stories or fond memories you have of Rose with you. Arrangements are under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.
PAUL ISAIAH KANAGY Mr. Paul Isaiah Kanagy, age 93, of Oden, passed away March 4, 2016 in Hot Springs. Mr. Kanagy was a very Godly man, a devoted husband and father, and well loved by his family. He is preceded in death by, his brothers, David Kanagy, Trent Kanagy, Chester Kanagy and Pike Kanagy. Mr. Kanagy is survived by, his Wife Kathleen Kanagy of Oden; Children, David Bryan Kanagy and Gilbert Rodriguez, James Kanagy and wife Tammie, Nancy Lynn Long and Husband Josh and Crystal Kanagy; Brother,
Nieces and Nephews. There will be a family visitation held Thursday, March 10 5-7 p.m. at Thornton Funeral Home in Mount Ida. Services will be held Friday, March 11, 10:00 a.m. at the Oden First Baptist Church with Brother David Teems officiating. Arrangements were made under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home of Mount Ida. Guest Register at www.thorntonfh.com
LARRY GRANT PICKENS Larry Grant Pickens, 72, of Watson, Oklahoma and Irving, Texas, passed away March 4, 2016 in Texarkana, Arkansas. Grant was born April 13, 1943 in Durant, Oklahoma, to the late Raymon Pickens and Murble May Gray Pickens. Grant attended first grade in Durant, Oklahoma, then transferred to a school in Achille, Oklahoma, where his mother taught school. The family moved to Dallas, Texas in 1952, then to Irving, Texas in 1953. Grant attended school in Irving, and graduated from Irving High. After graduation he joined the Air Force, where he received some training as a machinist. Most of his time in the service was spent in Texas and California. After he was discharge,
Corporation in Grand Prairie, Texas, making airplane parts for military fighters and bombers. He worked for 31 years before retiring. After retirement he split his time between Watson, Oklahoma and Irving, Texas. Grant enjoyed golfing, bowling, fishing, old car restoration and just relaxing with family and friends. Grant is survived by, his sister, Virginia Ann Pickens of Watson Oklahoma, as well as many beloved family and friends. Grant was preceded in death by, his parents, Raymon and Murble Pickens and brother, Gerald Gene Pickens. Singing at his funeral will be his cousins, Bob McClure and Stanley Pickens. Pallbearers will be his cousins, Roger Paquette, Joe Paquette, Richard Paquette, James Pickens, Stanley Pickens and Terry Pickens. Honorary Pallbearers are his cousins, Oliver Gray and Wayne Plunkett. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, March 12, 2016, 2:00 p.m. at Sulphur Springs Missionary Baptist Church in Watson, Oklahoma with Reverend Landon Murray officiating. Interment will follow in the Watson Cemetery in Watson, Oklahoma under the direction of Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena, Arkansas. Visitation will be general.
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Louise Durham’s Super Students
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ouise Durham Elementary has selected the following students for the Super Students of the Week. Top - Deziray Dollarhyde, Donivan Davis, Trinity Cude, Daniel Venable, Ruby Dewitt, Cami Eaton, Alyssa Lancaster. Middle - Triston Hanson, Aidan Collins, Ravyn Wilson, N atalie Mabry, Anna F erguson, Ashleyn Aguilar, Scarlett McClesky. F ront - Ja ylynn Miller, Lily K endrick, B rynlee B ahr, Makayla Maechler, B raxton Cummings, Mariah Dilbert.
Acorn Middle & High School Students of the Month A
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corn High School has selected the following students for F ebruary Students of the Month. These students receive an academic plaq ue as well as have their lunch furnished by N idec at a local restaurant. Pictured left to right: B rody Webb, 8 th grade son of Duane and Dotsy Webb; Makayla Anderson, 9th grade daughter of Ja mmey and Rhonda Anderson; K iersten Larucci, 6 th grade daughter of Jo hn and K im Larucci; Ashton Pardun, 12th grade grandson of K enneth & Marci Mann; Cristina Auces, 10th grade granddaughter of Deb Gee; Emmy Goss, 7 th grade daughter of Eric Goss and Ju lie Daniels; B rooke B ates, 11th grade daughter of I van and Rose B ates.
MENA PUBLIC SCHOOL’S BREAKFAST MON DAY 3/13 Sausage breakfast boat, fruit, juice, milk; ChoiCe: Cereal TU ESDAY 3 / 14 Mini donuts, fruit, juice, milk; ChoiCe: Cereal WEDN ESDAY 3 / 15 Breakfast bites, fruit, juice, milk; ChoiCe: Cereal THU RSDAY 3 / 16 Breakfast pizza, fruit, juice, milk; ChoiCe: Cereal F RI DAY 3 / 17 Pancakes, fruit, juice, milk; ChoiCe: Cereal
MENA PUBLIC SCHOOL’S LUNCH MON DAY 3/13 Main: Chicken quesadilla, lettuce, tomato, pinto beans, fruit, milk; ChoiCes: Tacos, lettuce, tomato, pinto beans, fruit, milk; or Chef Salad TU ESDAY 3 / 14 Main: Cheeseburger, lettuce, tomato, pickles, baked chips, fruit, milk; ChoiCes: Frito chili pie, salad, green beans, fruit, milk; or Baked Potato WEDN ESDAY 3 / 15 Main: Chili, cheese stick, crackers, coleslaw, cinnamon roll, fruit, milk; ChoiCes: Corn dogs, tater tots, coleslaw, cinnamon roll, fruit, milk; or Pizza THU RSDAY 3 / 16 Main: Italian flatbread melt, lettuce, tomato, french fries, pickle spear, fruit, milk; ChoiCes: Crunchy chicken enchilada sandwich, lettuce, tomato, french fries, pickle spear, fruit, milk; or Baked Potato F RI DAY 3 / 17 Main: Chicken pot pie, salad, fruit, milk; ChoiCes: Steak fingers, mashed potatoes w/ gravy, broccoli & cheese, hot roll, fruit, milk; or Chef Salad Acorn School’s Breakfast MON DAY 3/13 Pancake on a stick, fruit, juice, milk; ChoiCe: Cereal TU ESDAY 3 / 14 Mini donuts, fruit, juice, milk; ChoiCe: Cereal WEDN ESDAY 3 / 15 Cereal, fruit, juice, milk THU RSDAY 3 / 16 Sausage gravy w/ biscuit, fruit, juice, milk; ChoiCe: Cereal F RI DAY 3 / 17 Super bun, fruit, juice, milk; ChoiCe: Cereal ACORN SCHOol’s Lunch Monday 3/13 Italian melt, tossed salad, green beans, fruit, milk TU ESDAY 3 / 14 Taco salad, pinto beans, salsa, fruit, milk WEDN ESDAY 3 / 15 Chicken strips, mashed potatoes w/ gravy, carrots, roll, fruit, milk THU RSDAY 3 / 16 Chicken alfredo, broccoli, peas & carrots, roll, fruit, milk Friday 3/17 Hot dog, french fries, California blend vegetables, fruit, milk COSSATOT RIVER SCHOOL’S BREAKFAST MON DAY 3/13 Cereal bar, applesauce, orange juice, milk TU ESDAY 3 / 14 Biscuit w/ gravy, craisins, apple juice, milk WEDN ESDAY 3 / 15 Cereal, orange wedges, cherry juice, milk THU RSDAY 3 / 16 Breakfast bagel, apple wedges, orange juice, milk F RI DAY 3 / 17 Super donut, fruit cup, apple juice, milk
COSSATOT RIVER SCHOOL’S LUNCH MON DAY 3/13 Chicken strips, mac & cheese, tossed salad w/ dressing, fruit cocktail, roll, milk TU ESDAY 3 / 14 Soft taco, lettuce, tomato, cheese salsa, pinto beans, pears, milk WEDN ESDAY 3 / 15 Country fried steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, peaches, roll, milk THU RSDAY 3 / 16 Chicken crispito, cheese stick, tossed salad w/ dressing, strawberries, cake, milk F RI DAY 3 / 17 Hot dog, potato wedges, ranch beans, mandarin oranges, milk
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embers of the Mena High School choirs recently participated in region choral performance assessment and region solo/ ensemble choral assessment at Ouachita B aptist U niversity. The Ladies of the B earcat Chorus performed on Thursday, F ebruary 25, and earned a composite Division I I I Good on their prepared music and a Division I Superior in sight reading. The ladies sang “Rapsodia Espanola # 2” by Ju dith Herrington; “Long, Long Ago” arranged by Jo hn Leavitt; and “ The Poet Sings” by Z . Randall Stroope. The B earcat Chorus Men performed on Saturday, F ebruary 27 . They earned a Division I Superior with their rendition of “N ew River Train”
arranged by Donald Moore. The Spotlight Singers performed on Thursday, F ebruary 25, and earned a Division I I R Excellent on their prepared music and a Division I Superior in sight reading. Their scores earned the group a fourth consecutive bid to the state choral performance assessment to be held on April 12 at U niversity of Central Arkansas in Conway. The Spotlight Singers sang “Hotaru K oi” arranged by Ro Ogura and “And the N ight Shall B e F illed With Music” by Greg Gilpin. The Ladies of the B earcat Chorus and the Spotlight Singers were accompanied by Ju dy K ropp. Melanie Musick accompanied the B earcat Chorus Men. F erroll “Tammy” Taylor is the choral director at Mena High School.
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hile Ashton Shores, Mena High EAST student, was researching proj ect ideas online, she ran across some chemo care packages. Realizing this would be a perfect opportunity to team up with EAST Cancer Awareness Week, only a week away, she q uickly began her research on cancer in our area. F inding out that three patients a week are diagnosed with cancer in Polk County alone, she realized how this could impact the community. Mena EAST students uickly designed a flyer to list items needed and put the word out on social media. EAST asked B earcats for a Cure to collaborate with us on this drive. We also asked the MHS F ACS class to j oin us in making organic blueberry granola bars to give to the patients that receive chemo in Mena. During EAST Cancer Awareness Week, we began the B earcat Chemo Care Package drive. We had a tremendous response from the community and put together over 150 packages, exceeding our goal of 100. The bags were given to Clarice’ s Room of Hope to be distributed to local patients. “I am so grateful for the response of the students and community members for the outpouring of items donated. I hope to further our efforts in donating to local patients fighting cancer. stated Ashton Shores. Mena EAST and B earcats for A Cure want to thank all of the faculty and students that participated as well as the community for their donations. We would also like to send a special thank you to Rich Mountain N ursing and Rehab Home for their generous contributions.
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McEntire Makes Semifinals in Arkansas National Geographic State Bee SUBMITTED BY MENA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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ustin McEntire, an th grade student at Mena Middle School, been selected by the ational eographic Society as a semifinalist eligible to compete in the 2016 Arkansas N ational Geographic State B ee. The contest will be held at the U niversity of Central Arkansas on F riday, April 1, 2016 . This is the second level of the N ational Geographic B ee competition, which is now in its 28 th year. School B ees were held in schools with fourth- through eighth-grade students throughout the state to determine each school champion. School champions then took an online q ualifying test. The N ational Geographic Society has invited up to 100 of the top-scoring students in each of the 50 states, District of Columbia, Department of Defense Dependents Schools and U .S. territories to compete in the state B ees. Each state champion will receive $ 100, the N ational Geographic book “The N ational Parks: An I llustrated History” and a medal, and will j ourney to Washington, D.C., to represent their state in the N ational Geographic B ee Championship at N ational Geographic Society headq uarters, May 22-25, 2016 . The national champion will receive a $ 50,000 college scholarship and lifetime membership in the N ational Geographic Society. The national champion will also travel ( along with one parent or guardian) , all expenses paid, on a Lindblad expedition to Southeast Alaska aboard N ational Geographic Sea Lion, including Glacier B ay N ational Park, in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the N ational Park Service. Travel for the trip is provided by Lindblad Expeditions and N ational Geographic. Visit www.natgeobee.org for more information on the N ational Geographic B ee. The 2 ational eographic ee Championship final round, moderated for the first time by journalist and humorist Mo Rocca, will air on the ational N at Geo WI LD on F riday, May 27 , at 8 p.m. ET, and later on public television stations. Check local television listings for air date and time in your area.
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Students to Perform Self-Written One-Act Plays at MHS BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com
Mena High School Theatre Arts I classes will be performing five short one act plays written by the students on March th, 2th, and 3th in the MHS Performing Arts Center. Cost is free donations are welcomed. Friday and Saturday will start at 7 3 p.m. and Sunday will be at 2 3 p.m. The plays are Money, lood, and ood Secrets by eth Coogan and Alyssa Scott, What are Y ou in F or? by Cece Metcalf, F ourth One’ s the Charm by Abbie Eccles and N ikki Hill, Deal with the Devil by Gary B oehler, and Are They Wrong or Are They Right by Elijah arnes and Trever Coburn. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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BY RENEE HENDRIX
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any years ago J ohn Mesko, while serving as a missionary doctor, traveled to Romania on a mission trip where he was able to reach out to people that were impoverished and without hope. While he learned much from the international trip, one particular lesson helped to mold the remainder of his career you don’t have to fly around the world to reach people you can do that where you are. Mesko stated, “It helped me to reali e my purpose as a physician, it’s not just about giving people the best health care that I can, but to be able to witness to them about the things the Lord wants them to hear.” ohn Mesko, M has been practicing for 3 years in this area. “This practice here has been wonderful in the fact that we are friends with our patients,” Mesko said. He and his wife, Sarah, have raised three children here, Rich, Rachel and ack Mesko. They also have been blessed with two adorable granddaughters, atie and Eliza Mesko. He credits the area as a really good place to live because of outdoor activities and the wholesome environment for raising kids. After three decades of delivering obstetrics and gynecological services to women, Mesko has coined a new word while recogni ing a new milestone in his career, “I have now moved into the area of delivering babies of babies I had delivered. These are my grand-deliveries. Mesko has witnessed many changes over the last 3 0 years but noted one of his proudest moments was being able to see the Mena hospital move from a small rural hospital to becoming a leader in new technology. With the addition of the new state of the art Women’ s Center, Mena Regional Health System was one of the earliest small hospitals that ac uired Telemedicine. Mesko along with Mena Regional Health System were on the forefront to try and get the best for rural hospitals and communities. Mesko elaborated, “Telemedicine is where you interact with the Med-Center in real time. The hospital also has a stroke network monitor on location. A doctor can instantly talk with a neurologist in Little Rock. Every second counts during possible strokes so the neurologist is able to consult with the local provider, providing critical recommendations and instruction. This advantageous technology has removed multiple barriers in healthcare, especially for patients living in a rural setting and with limited means for travel to specialists, etc. Mesko discussed other benefits made possible through telemedicine such as allowing for specific ultrasound services for women with high-risk pregnancies. The hospital also now has capabilities to show a dermatologist in Little Rock a skin lesion and they can relay how to treat it. The range of assistance is expansive and even includes psychiatric treatment for women suffering post partum depression or helping women that may be struggling with a difficult pregnancy. It also allows for many healthcare providers to obtain req uired continuing education hours and eliminating the travel. Mesko is particularly proud to have been a recipient of an award that was presented to him in 2007 by two renowned Ob/ Gyn doctors, Dr. Stephen Marks and Dr. Workman of Arkansas for his tireless efforts in bringing telemedicine to MRHS. Mesko was instrumental in targeting grant funding and attending multiple conferences. He was the first non Med-Center person to receive this distinguished award. B eing a member of the F irst B aptist Church, a deacon, and Sunday school teacher are some of his proudest accomplishments. Mesko believes that the purpose of everyone as a Christian is to tell other people how much od loves them. “So often we don’ t feel loved,” he said. Mesko says he regularly prays with his patients before surgery or even when they are just struggling with things. In my daily life and what I want is I want people to know od loves them. Mesko said. “What people need to hear is that everything we do stems from what we believe about od. If we believe He is angry with us then we will act a certain way, but if we believe that He wants good for us and to bless us we will act in another way.”
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n the year of 2002, Ouachita Seniors & Retires, I nc., embarked on an ambitious new construction obj ective to improve the q uality of life for local senior residents. They wanted to bring affordable, high q uality assisted living to the residents of Polk County. After extensive fundraising, construction of The Oaks Assisted Living Center began in April of 2010 and was completed in J une of 2011. This facility consists of 3 0 units; with each unit having its own living room, bedroom area, roomy kitchenette and private bathroom. The residents are able to keep their independence while still receiving some assistance, allowing them a sense of freedom and liberty in their day to day life. They currently have 20 staff members to accommodate the residents and are available at a moment’s notice. This staff includes an LP in-house seven days a week 24 hours a day. oining her is two licensed Certified ursing Assistants. The Oaks wants their residents to feel safe and cared for by true professionals and to truly exceed the expectation with the amount of q uality care they provide to their residents. The Activities Director provides popular recreations, among which include ice cream socials and the ability to take a step back from the hustle and bustle and enjoy a simpler time of life. There is an exercise class in the mornings for those who love to stay fit. One of the Repairs done favorite annual events is “Mother’s ay Tea , which has always been a well-liked and much looked forward to recreation. The fine china in your home. and saucers are brought out and it is presented in a very refined style, warranted by tea parties of yesteryear with even the men admitting they enj oy all the excitement. Bruce Erickson, Owner The Oaks is blessed with several local churches that come to the facility to offer B ible studies to the residents. Also popular are the worship services or gospel “singings”. Many residents participate in the monthly auction; this rip-roaring activity is available with the generosity of local churches and the facility, where residents get to spend all of their “funny money” they have earned throughout the month. The goodies that are auctioned off range from socks and tasty snacks to commonly needed toiletries and puzzle books. Most of the seniors at the Oaks are on a tight budget so this gives them a chance to engage with one another and receive some much needed items that they cannot purchase with their limited funds. The big birthday social is another favorite of the residents. Residents celebrating a birthday within the month j oin together and hold a j oint giant “birthday bash.” The residents also enj oy having a professional nail tech for manicures, who makes 23 sure they have nail art to be the envy January 6, 2016 of all! I t is a service that has great value to the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .January . . . . . . . . 6, . . .2016 .... Commercial An Affordable and Residential ladies of The Oaks. They will share that she is Plan for Everyone CALL 479-243-9600 very creative and always decorates lovely nails for the upcoming holidays. Termites • Household Pests Bed Bugs • Fire Ants The Oaks have a weekly trip that fills up their outing calendar. They have set days for going to local Polk County 479-234-2038 stores and then to the Senior Center on other days. Outing days are, without fail, adventurous and j ust Scott County 479-637-6064 “plain ole fun” according to residents. 5 Year No Price Increase Guarantee Lisa Masters expressed, “I t’ s fun being around them because they have so much to offer, j ust the stories they tell. How things were with them growing up. We can learn so much history j ust from sitting “Serving your families with down and listening.” Dignity & Care for over 80 years”
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City and County Sales Tax revenues continued to increase in 2015. City sales tax was up 1.7 1% over the previous year and the County sales tax revenue grew by 4 .13 % . “I feel these numbers are very encouraging and indicate that our local economy remains strong,” said McK ee. He added that several new businesses have been opened in the city during the last year. There were a total of 50 building permits issued for 2015 – with 17 of those being for commercial and 2 for new residential construction. Other permits issued included 50 for plumbing, 3 2 electrical, and 25 HVAC mechanical permits. “We were saddened by the loss of F rank Meade in October last year. He served as the building inspector for the City of Mena for 13 years. K evin Wolfenbarger was hired as the new building official in ovember, 2 5 and is doing an excellent job. The Enforcement epartment answers complaints about unsightly properties and enforces the City’s “ eautification Ordinance. In 2 5, 3 warnings or citations were written for violations of the ordinance. Three dilapidated houses were torn down and 11 more are being worked on. Also, a total of 92 contacts were made with property owners relative to lot cleanliness and structure issues. Also, weeds and overgrown grass was removed from several major streets such as Sutherland, anssen, Reeves, Church, Hickory, Reine, and e ueen, “which helped to significantly enrich the appearance of our town,” said McK ee. The mayor also pointed out several new developments in the downtown area, particularly those most visited by tourists that help bring economic stability to the area. A new roof was installed on the Mena epot, several improvements were made to the exterior of City Hall, and the much-anticipated owntown Streetscape Project is currently in the last phase of construction to be completed in the near future. “We are also confident that the re-opening of the ueen Wilhelmina Lodge will lead to increased tourism traffic for our downtown. The Mena Advertising and Promotion Commission was established by state law to oversee the revenues and expenditures of the Mena A & P tax, a 1% tax collected on all prepared food sold in the city limits and a 3 % tax collected on all lodging facilities. I n 2015, 50% of the funds were used for the promotion of Mena in such ways as advertising, brochure development and distribution, festival and event planning, and sponsorship of grants to local non-profit organi ations to help support their tourism-related activities. The other 5 was used to assist with the growth of Tapley Park. “We are pleased to report the A & P tax collections were again up about 1% in 2015 over the year before.” In 2 5, officers of the Mena Police epartment made 42 arrests, worked 3 5 accidents, and completed 55 reports. Paul Arceneaux was hired from the reserve program to a full-time position on the epartment created when randon Martin was appointed as Chief. Several officers in the epartment were reassigned - essie Curry was assigned as the Mena Public Schools resource officer, and orm ray assumed a position in the Criminal Investigation ivision. Mena Police full-time and reserve officers received 3 hours of training in 2 5 covering various topics and 25 different subjects - 5 hours for the full-time personnel and 5 3 for the reserve officers. In 2 5, Mena saw a 5 decrease in crimes against person reports a 34 decrease in burglaries, breaking or entering a 27 increase in drug cases a 4 decrease in WI arrests and an increase in accidents reported. The Mena Street epartment is charged with the care and maintenance of the city streets and drainage areas. Annually they do routine repairs as well as some major improvements. Projects completed by the Street epartment during 2 5 included five 42 culverts that were installed on Race Track Road, which cost approximately 3, a concrete box culvert with grate was installed at the corner of Cherry Street and Hornbeck Avenue some water damaged areas were repaired on South Mena Street and the asphalt road surface was replaced with concrete rocks and debris was cleared from beneath the Morrow Street bridge 79 loads of debris were picked up during the Annual Spring Clean-Up and 42 loads of brush and limbs were hauled in the Annual Fall Clean-Up. Approximately 432, . was spent on the hot-mix program last year to provide overlay for several city streets.. City officials worked closely with the Arkansas State Highway epartment in 2 5 to create design plans and ac uire right-of-way easements for the construction of a new road orth Morgan Street , which will be built from Highway 7 to eyer rive. This project should be advertised for bids sometime in 2 . The City has received a grant of , , . toward the funding of this project and will be partnering with Mena Public Schools for the matching share. “I believe 2015 was a very positive year for the City of Mena. Many accomplishments were made during the year toward the betterment of our city. We saw growth in retail businesses, industrial development, and the tourism industry. However, it is important that we all continue to work together to strengthen the area’s economic base through retail development and tourism development to maintain our industrial recruitment efforts and carry on our downtown revitali ation. We have a strong and progressive community and I am optimistic that because of the “cooperative spirit” demonstrated from our citi ens, Mena will continue to flourish well into the future. Mayor McK ee ended the evening by saying, “I am always mindful that it is the people of Mena that we work for and I want to give my promise that I take the responsibility of your tax dollars very seriously. I pledge to continue to maintain a careful outlook when managing tax dollars. I work for and answer to the people because the City belongs to the people. The Mayor’s office is open to everyone and I welcome your input. “I n closing, I want to express my appreciation to all City employees. I am very proud of all the achievements reali ed in 2 5 because of the dedication and hard work from every department working together. Teamwork is what makes a city run smoothly. I also want to thank the elected officials, the City Council, and all volunteer boards and commissions for your efforts in making Mena a great place to live! ” F or a complete look at this story and a closer look at other city departments not included here, visit www.MyPulse ews.com.
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K r i sti a n a nd D oug la s Ma nley, of Hatfield, are the proud parents of a b a b y b oy, b or n on F eb r ua r y 2 3 rd . Mariah Walls and Brady Newbolt, of Mena, are the proud parents of a baby girl, born on March 1st. Brittany and Jeremiah Strother, of Cove, are the proud parents of a baby boy, born on March 1st. Phylisa and Michael Millard, of Waldron, are the proud parents of a baby boy, born on March 6th.
Attending a wedding for the first time, a little girl whispered to her mother, “Why is the bride dressed in white?” “Because white is the color of happiness and today is the happiest day of her life,” her mother tried to explain, keeping it simple. The child thought about this for a moment, then said, “So, why’s the groom wearing black?” A three-year-old boy went with his dad to see a litter of kittens. On returning home, he breathlessly informed his mother, “There were two boy kittens and two girl kittens.” “How did you know?” his mother asked. “Daddy picked them up and looked underneath,” he replied. “I think it’s printed on the bottom.”
Retirement Reception for Kim cvaught@uaex.edu Hughes F BY CARLA VAUGHT, COUNTY EXTENTION AGENT
amily and Consumer Science agent K im Hughes, will be retiring from the Polk County Extension Service at the end of the month. K im served as one of our best community volunteers before she was recruited to be our F CS agent. She was instrumental in the organization of K ountry K ids 4 -H club as a volunteer and was a charter member of the Polk County Master Gardeners in 2000. She started work as the F CS agent in December of 2004 . During her almost 12 years as an agent for the U of A Division of Agriculture, K im has touched the lives of thousands of people in Polk County. She has worked with people from pre-school age to senior citizen age and all ages in between. Her programming has focused on food safety, food preservation, diet and nutrition, financial management, resource management, and healthy living. She has been an advisor to the 4 -H program, Master Gardeners, Extension Homemakers, Polk County F air Educational B uilding, and F arm B ureau Women’ s Committee. K im has worked to develop leadership skills and improve the lives of people she has worked with in her programs. She is a great ambassador for the U of A Division of Agriculture Extension Service and has always supported all programs of our local County Extension Office. I n honor of K im’ s outstanding accomplishments as an extension agent and her service to our community, a reception will be held on F riday, March 11 from 3 to 5 at the Extension Education Center. An official presentation will be made at 3 . Refreshments will be served. Please j oin us as we wish a long and happy retirement to K im Hughes. For more information, contact the County Extension Office at 479-394.
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Thursday, 3/10 • 11:15 a.m. – Caregiver Meeting at the Cossatot Senior Center in Wickes. • 11:30 a.m. – Rotary Club of Mena/ Polk County meets at a a’s Me ican Caf . Contact isa Martin at or Charles itman at for more information. • 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. - The Cove Branch of the Polk County Library is open. • 12:00 p.m. – 3:00p.m. - The Sonlighters In A ction Card Shop will be o en at Highway West, one mile from Louise Durham. • 1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. – The First Assembly of God Distributes food at utherland or call . • 5:00 p.m. - 9th Street Ministries will have a free dinner and fellowshi in the th treet Ministries building. • 5:30 p.m. – Weight Watchers meets at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Family Life Center. Call for more information. • 5:30 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous women’s meeting BC Club across from Cho ing Bloc , Hwy, , ., Mena. or . • 6:00 p.m. – Live Country, Bluegrass and Gospel music in the Daisy Room at Janssen Ave Florist. : p.m. atfield’s Lion’s Club meets at the ions Club Field House. • 6:30 p.m. – Mena Chapter #243, Order of the astern tar meets at the Masonic Tem le at ort rthur. Refreshments at meeting at p.m. • 6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meeting at aint gnes Church arish Hall. • 7:00 p.m. – Polk County Genealogy Society meeting at the ol County ibrary, th treet.
scams, identity theft, fraud and other protections. Mena- ol County enior Citi ens Inc. • 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Prescription Drug Take Back: uthorities will be collecting rescri tion medicines, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, pet medicines, medicated ointments and lotions, inhalers, li uid medicines in glass or lea - roof containers and medicine sam les. Mena- ol County enior Citi ens Inc. • 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. – The Cove Branch Library will be open. : p.m. The irport Commission’s regularly scheduled meeting, RMCC Boardroom located in the encer Building, College Drive. • 6:00 p.m. – The Polk County Democrats will hold their County Convention at a a’s in Mena. All are welcome. • 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at merican egion Building, Hwy ., corn. • 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – AWANA Clubs meet at Grace Bible Church, Highway orth. • 6:30 p.m. – Boy Scouts of America Troop 92 meets at First nited Methodist Church. veryone is welcome. : p.m. olk County Democratic omen’s Organization meets at Union Bank. • 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous – ABC Club across from Cho ing Bloc , Hwy , ., Mena. or . • 7:00 p.m. – Mena Elks Lodge meeting. All Elks are invited to attend. • 7:30 p.m. – Mountain Meadow Chapter #22 Order of the astern tar meet at the Mountain Meadow Masonic odge Hall in Hatfield. Tuesday, 3/15 • 8:00 a.m. – The Reynolds Gardner Community Men’s Breakfast at the First nited Methodist Church in Mena. • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Polk County Family Mission is o en in the th treet Ministries Building. • 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – “Art Day” at Mena rt Gallery, Mena t. Come join other artists, from beginners to ros, wor ing on their individual rojects in the gallery classroom. For more information, call . • 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Free lunch at Vegetarian Soup Kitchen at Mena eventh Day dventist Church, ol Fairground Road , Mena. . Ta e- ut available. ll are welcome. • 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – The Sonlighters In Action Card Shop will be o en at Highway West, one mile from Louise Durham. • 12:00 p.m. – Polk County Sociable Seniors will meet at the ew China Restaurant. If you have any uestions, lease call Diane Mathis, or hirley unes Thornton, . : p.m. : p.m. The atfield Branch Library will be open. • 5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. – T.O.P.S. will meet in the nion Ban Community Room for weigh-ins, followed by a meeting from .m. .m. Visitors are welcome. : p.m. The regular atfield Town Council meeting is at the Town Hall in Hatfield. • 6:30 p.m. – The monthly meeting of the Shady Fire and Rescue District 10 will be held at the Shady Community Center. • 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Bluegrass music at Morrow treet Housing uthority Community Room. • 7:00 p.m. – The Dallas Valley R.V.F.D. meets for training at the Firehouse. • 7:00 p.m. – The Acorn Fire and Rescue meets at the Fire Department.
• 7:00 p.m. – The Wickes V.F.W. Post #10484 will meet at the Wickes Community Center. • 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at First nited Methodist Church, th ort rthur. or . Wednesday, 3/16 • The Emergency warning sirens will be tested in Hatfield, Wic es, Grannis, andervoort, Cove, and Mena at noon. • 10:30 a.m. – Blood Pressure Checks at the Cossatot Senior Center in Wickes. • 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Charm Quilters will meet at the Free Will Baptist Church on the corner of Petros and Cherry St. • 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – The Polk County Library Cove Branch is open. • 5:45 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. – The Mena First United Methodist Church id will meet. • 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – The Southside Church of God Warriors for Christ will meet. • 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – Regeneration Youth Ministries Regenerating this Generation at Mena Church of God Hwy ast. • 6:15 p.m. – Discovery Kids indergarten Thru th Grade Collide outh Ministry th Thru th Grades and dult Bible tudy at Dallas venue Baptist Church. • 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Trek and Varsity for Middle and High chool students at Grace Bible Church, Hwy . Mena. ll rea Middle and High chool students are welcome. • 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous – ABC Club across from Cho ing Bloc , Hwy , ., Mena. or . • 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Inquiry classes into the Catholic Faith begins in the arish Hall of t. gnes Catholic Church at th t. There is no cost or obligation and anyone interested is invited to attend. Call or for more information.
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• 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous – ABC Club across from Cho ing Bloc , Hwy , ., Mena. or . • 7:00 p.m. – The Polk County Genealogical Society will meet in the ol County ibrary. rogram by Billy Wood about local World War II Veterans. • 7:00 p.m. – Cherry Hill Fire Department meets for a business meeting and training at the Fire tation. Friday, 3/11 • 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Road tests are given at the Morrow treet Housing uthority Community Room unless the roads are wet. Written tests are given at .m. • 12:00 p.m. – The Lions Meetings are held in the ions Club House on Highway outh. • 5:00 p.m. – ABATE (Arkansas Bikers Aiming Toward Education) will be at Sonic Drive In for anyone interested in motorcycles. ou don’t have to ride or be a member. Come and enjoy the fun. • 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. – Dance to Don Thompson & Talimena Drive Band, merican egion, corn, . admission. • 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous – ABC Club across from Cho ing Bloc , Hwy , ., Mena. or . Saturday, 3/12 • 8:15 a.m. – Home Front Warriors CMA Chapter 377 Brea fast Bible tudy, ime Tree Restaurant, Public is invited. • 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Ouachita Photography Club will meet at Mena rt Gallery, Mena Street. Everyone is welcome. : p.m. : p.m. Children’s rt Class at Mena rt Gallery, Mena treet, for children from to years old. There is a fee of er child to help cover the cost of supplies. Call to reserve a s ot for your child at . • 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Mena Art Gallery has children’s art classes. • 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at merican egion Building, Hwy ., corn. • 7:00 p.m. – Holly Grove Church in Grannis will have Gos el Music. • 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous - ABC Club across from Cho ing Bloc , Hwy ., Mena. or . Sunday, 3/13 • 2:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous – ABC Club across from Cho ing Bloc , Hwy , ., Mena. or . • 5:00 p.m. – United Methodist Youth Group at the First nited Methodist Church in Mena. • 6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meeting at aint gnes Church arish Hall. Monday, 3/14 : a.m. : p.m. od’s Feeding ands Mission Center will serve free Groceries free Toiletry to the needy at Reeves ve, Mena. • 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Digital You Teen Presentation: Teenagers will be taught how to safely and res onsibly navigate their digital lives. Mena High chool erforming rts Center • 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Digital You Senior Presentation: Seniors and older adults who are digital newcomers will be given ti s and tric s to learn how to use mobile devices, navigate the Internet, recogni e scams, ee rivate information secure, back up data and more so that they can be em owered online. Mena- ol County enior Citi ens Inc. • 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Attorney General Mobile ffice: The mobile offices assist constituents with consumer-related issues in filing consumer com laints and roviding information about
•PCDC is not acce ting recycle plastic of any kind at this time due to commodity market trends. •MENA ART GALLERY, Mena treet, is featuring a Cherri tanberry Member how from March through March , . ou will see a lot of te tural and D, as well as items that show her love for animals. •LOCAL CMA CHAPTER, Home Front Warriors will be having their annual anca e Brea fast Ba e ale for Missions on aturday, March , from a.m. to a.m. at Grace Bible Church, Hwy. . Come rain or shine. ll donations go to CM ’s Run for the on fundraiser. •RnB JESUS BAND Gos el Contemorary Music will be laying on aturday, March th at m in the Daisy Room behind anssen Florist across from the ar .
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Jacobs Going to JamFest Nationals Lady Tigers Impressive Season Ends at State Tourney BY LEANN DILBECK • editor@mypulsenews.com
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Mena High School student, Haylea Jacobs, and her teammates from Statik Fuzion Fierce Senior Level 2 out of Booneville, Arkansas, competed at the two-day Tulsa JamFest Nationals allstar cheer event this past weekend. They were awarded a full paid bid to JamFest Super Nationals for their efforts. They placed 1st place in their Sr. 2 division and were awarded jackets for the National win. The team consists of athletes from Booneville, Waldron, Greenwood, County Line, and Mena.
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Soaring Lady Eagles Pounced by Lady Timberwolves in State Tourney
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he Cossatot River Lady Eagles ended their season in Round 1 last Wednesday in 3 A State Tournament Play held in Je ssieville. The Lady Eagles faced stiff opponent Cedar Ridge. The final score of the game was -5 . Coach Tyler Timms intently encourages his Lady agles.
Vandervoort Archery Places Third
The Vandervoort Elementary Archery team placed third at the regional tournament in Clarksville on Saturday, February 27th. This ualifies them for the tate rchery Tournament held in ot Springs, AR on Friday, April 1st. The team members are pictured: First row: unter Burke, Charles le ander, unter amm econd Row: Connor Mink, Braylen Ralls, ustin Bell, Ben Tooker, ustin Bailey, endra Bell, Nathan atkins, Rudy rce, essica arris Third Row: Corbin ilson, Tyler raham, Brodie Dickerson, Mia Di on, Lilly Mc ntyre, Braylee ewell, Bailynn Dehart, Toby atkins. Coaches: Tina ewell, my Martin and amantha Boyette.
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Mena Begins Track Season with Fierce BY MELANIE BUCK news@mypulsenews.com Enthusiasm M
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Volunteer of the Year Citizen of the Year Best New Construction Best Renovation/Beautification Business of the Year P lease fill out the M ena/P olk C ounty C hamber of C ommerce 2 0 1 5 C ommunity Award N omination form and submit to the C hamber office. F orms can be pick ed up at the chamber office, found at www. menapolk chamber. com or req uested v ia e- mail to secretary@ menapolk chamber. com. C ontact the chamber office at 4 7 9 - 3 9 4 - 2 9 1 2 for any additional information. D eadline to nominate is M arch 1 1 , 2 0 1 6 .
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he Mena Ladycats were back in action on Wednesday, March 2nd to play Charleston at U nion B ank Park. Out on the mound was j unior, Lexi B rooks, who came out with a strike to set the tone of the game. I n the 5 innings B rooks pitched, she had a total of 6 strike-outs. The Ladycats came out a little slower than usual in the batters box in the first and second innings, only scoring 3 , but they picked it up in the third and fourth innings playing on their level. The Ladycats ended up winning 7- , not having to bat a fifth time due to the run rule that came into effect. Senior, K risten K esterson and Senior, J ordan Ward both had great nights batting with 3 hits each.
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ena’ s 4 A B earcats were high on a victory from their season opener game last week, defeating West Y ell County 14 to 2, and the young team was pumped about hosting their first home game of the season at the U nion B ank F ield but were abruptly stopped by the 3 A Cossatot River Eagles with a final score of 13 to 1. The Ozark game previously scheduled for March 4 was cancelled by Ozark since their basketball team was playing in the state tournament. The rescheduled date of that game has not yet been announced.
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ena High School’ s B oys track team has started the season off with several winning track and field events in the first two meets of the year. The first meet was held in eQ ueen on Thursday, March 3 rd, where they were up against athletes from schools that ranged in size from 1A to 7 A. Senior ach ewell swept his events, bringing in first place ribbons in long jump at 23’3 , triple jump at 43’ , meter sprint in an outstanding . seconds, and 2 meter sprint in 22.3 seconds. B lowing the competition out of the water in all events, J ewell grabbed the High Point I ndividual trophy at the end of the night. The boys’ 4x relay team took 4th place in their event with Cross Hughes starting the race and handing off to Clint B uck, then Landon Steidman on the third leg and Anthony K ennedy bringing up the finish. The boys ran the relay in 9. minutes. unior Clint uck brought home additional ribbons in the mile race with a time of 5. minutes, placing 7 th and the two-mile event where he grabbed 4 th place with a time of 11: 14 minutes. On Monday, March 7 th, the boys traveled to B ooneville where they secured 2nd place in the overall team category. This is only the second time that MHS has brought home a team track and field pla ue, the first being last year. Coach Aaron Pennington said the boys all performed well. Z ach J ewell again swept his events and brought home another High Point Individual trophy. ewell ran a faster meters this time around, crossing the finish line in just .33 seconds. Mena’s William Shaner also competed in the event taking 7th place in 2. seconds. In long jump, ewell placed first with a 23’4 jump, and a 43’5 jump in triple jump, taking first in that event as well, and ran the 2 meter in 22.2 seconds, bringing home his fourth blue ribbon of the event. Also placing first were the boys on the 4x relay team. This go around, Cross Hughes began the race, with Austin McI ntyre, Clint B uck, and Anthony K ennedy following. uck took st place in the meter race with a time of 2 5 minutes, followed by ennedy who was right on his heels. uck also took 2nd place in the mile at 5 9, while McIntyre placed 5th at 5 2 . Shaner placed 4th in the 4 meter with a time of 55.4 seconds, followed by Hughes who placed 5th at 56 .3 seconds. A 4x4 team was formed for the ooneville meet that included ach ewell, Austin Wagner, Cross Hughes, and William Shaner. The boys brought in 4 th place with a time of 4 minutes and 1 second. In the two-mile, or 32 meter race, uck secured 2nd place while McIntyre followed behind in 6 th place. The Mena High School girls also grabbed up some ribbons along their way at both meets. At the e ueen meet, junior Abbie Smith grabbed 2nd place in the meter run in a time of 2 42. Evelyn Smith took 7th in the same event with a time of 2 52. The girls 4x team placed 4th in a time of minutes, 35 seconds and the 4x4 team grabbed th place at 4 54. At B ooneville, Macey B aucom placed 7 th in long j ump. N atalie Renard took 8 th in the mile run while reanna Sanders grabbed th in the meter. The girls 4x meter relay team snatched st place with Taylor Harper, Abbie Smith, reanna Sanders and Evelyn Smith running the event. The girls 4x4 meter relay team took 2nd Place with Evelyn Smith, Abbie Smith, reanna Sanders and J anessa Richardson running each leg.
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State Implements SNAP to Skills Program CONTRIBUTED BY STATE SENATOR LARRY TEAGUE
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I TTLE ROCK – Arkansas is one of 10 states that will intensify efforts to move able-bodied food stamp recipients into the work force. The federal Agriculture Department operates the food stamp program, which is technically known as the Supplemental N utrition Assistance Program and is commonly referred to as SN AP. According to the head of the department, Arkansas was chosen because “it does a pretty good j ob of using the resources they have.” Also, the mix of rural and urban populations in Arkansas makes it a good model for other states to copy. The new effort is called Snap to Skills and is designed for adults between the ages of and 5 who are considered able bodied and are mentally fit, and who are not caring for dependent children. U nder a newly enforced provision of federal law, this population stands to be cut off from the food stamp program after three months, beginning in 2016 , unless they work 20 hours a week or are enrolled in j ob training. Arkansas is one of 23 states that will now limit able-bodied recipients to three months during a three-year period. The three-month limit will affect an estimated 500,000 people nationwide and 3 0,000 in Arkansas. The Snap to Skills program recogni es the difficulty in finding work, or job training, in impoverished areas. Recipients can continue to get food stamps while they take education and training classes. The federal j ob req uirement was originally written into federal law in 1996 , as part of then President B ill Clinton’ s notable welfare reform bill. “We are ending welfare as we know it,” President Clinton said when he signed the bill.
One of the bill’ s most stringent provisions, that able-bodied food stamp recipient either work or take j ob training, was waived in 2008 because of high unemployment rates due to the economic downturn. B ecause the economy has improved, those waivers expired at the beginning of this year. The other nine states that will participate in Snap to Skills are Arizona, California, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, N orth Carolina and Tennessee. Arkansas will begin Snap to Skills in these 13 counties: I ndependence, White, Drew, F aulkner, Hempstead, Miller, Pope, Hot Spring, Grant, Craighead, U nion, Sebastian and Crittenden. According to the federal Agriculture Department, about 4 6 million Americans will receive food stamps during the year. About half of them are children and about nine percent are older than 6 0. About 4 0 percent live in a household in which someone has a j ob. The Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance and the K aiser F amily F oundation both calculate that in Arkansas the average food stamp benefit is 2 per month per person. Revenue Report State government collected 279.9 million in net available revenue in February, an amount that prompted cautious optimism among budget officials that the state would end the fiscal year with a surplus of about 35.9 million. The forecast is that the state’s general revenue spending for the current fiscal year will total 5. 9 billion. For the first eight months of this fiscal year, net available revenue is 2.2 percent above the same period last year.
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CONTRIBUTED BY U.S. SENATOR JOHN BOOZMAN
rescription drug abuse is the fastest growing drug problem in the country. It’s a problem that the Centers for isease Control and Prevention C C classifies as an epidemic. The availability of prescription painkillers is a leading factor in the increase of opioid abuse. Since 1999, opioid overdose deaths have q uadrupled. N ationwide 4 4 people die from prescription abuse or misuse every day. According to the CDC, it’ s disproportionately impacting citizens of rural counties who are almost twice as likely to overdose on prescription painkillers as those in large cities. U nfortunately, Arkansas is not immune to this problem. According to the CDC, it’ s one of 12 states with more painkiller prescriptions than people. B enton Police Chief K irk Lane has seen the problem grow in his community and across the state. “People don’t understand how dangerous and addicting opioids can be, Lane recently said during a visit to my Washington office. “A lot of people become addicted very innocently, they’re going through some pain trauma and they get involved in this and can’t find a way back. I t’ s a problem impacting all ages. After responding to incidents that occurred as a result of teenage prescription drug abuse, in 2010 the B enton Police Department launched a drug education program to educate law enforcement and schools about prescription drug abuse and misuse. The same year, a program created to collect unused prescription drugs launched. Arkansas Take B ack is making a big difference by decreasing the availability of prescription drugs and properly disposing of expired and unneeded medication. This is a critical step to addressing the opioid crisis. The Office of ational rug Control Policy found that more than 7 percent of Americans misusing painkillers are getting them from friends and family. Arkansas Take ack is responsible for removing more than 72 tons of unneeded medication, estimated at 2 million pills from Arkansas homes. Help reduce the risk of developing addictions to prescription drugs by participating in the next drug take back day on Saturday, April 3 0. Congress is responding to this crisis to improve our nation’ s response to addiction and promote treatment and recovery. In early March I spoke on the Senate floor in support of the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act ( CARA) . This legislation provides a series of incentives and resources designed to encourage states and local communities to pursue proven strategies to combat addiction and support individuals in recovery. This bill can help give communities the ability to combat the growing opioid epidemic in Arkansas and across the country. Prices effective F ebruary 24 , 2016 - March 29, 2016 Same loc ation f or over 4 5 years The bill also authorizes the Attorney General to award grants to Veterans Treatment 201 HWY. 71 N., Mena FIND US ON Courts. As a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee I ’ m working with the DeMon.-Fri. 7am-6pm, Sat. 8am-4pm FACEBOOK partment of Veterans Affairs ( VA) to create a connected network of VA pharmacies to protect TOLL FREE 1-800-394-1351 L oc ally ow ned and operated against potential abuse and correct the practice of overprescribing pain medication to decrease dependency on opioids. This comes on the heels of passage of legislation in 2015 to improve the prevention of ARM 10160 Original 16 oz. 78000 Ultra Shine 16 oz. EACH treatment of opioid abuse by pregnant women and care for newborns affected by this abuse. 78173 Detailer 16 oz. Prescription drug abuse is a widespread problem that impacts all ages and populations of 78529 New Car 16 oz. 78531 Wild Berry 16 oz. Americans. I’m committed to providing Arkansas communities the tools they need to fight this 78511 Cool Mist 16 oz. 78175 Leather Cleaner 16 oz. epidemic.
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Effectively Treating Your Body After Injury or Surgery H
BY LARRY WOOD, OUACHITA WELLNESS & FITNESS
ave you ever thought about how to most effectively treat your body after an inj ury, surgery, or sickness. More importantly, what are you doing to prep your body prior to an inj ury, surgery, or an illness even though we cannot predict inj ury or sickness? I know trainers and coaches are constantly looking for the most effective nutrition to bolster their athletes’ performance and to recover from hard training, inj uries and illness. Many athletes, like other people, utilize supplements on a daily basis and have begun to associate nutrition with protein powders and pills instead of real whole foods. This has actually led to a malnourished population as well as a large number of athletes particularly at the high school level. Here is a thought for you: did you realize that after an inj ury or minor surgery your metabolic rate goes up 15-20% . After maj or surgery, your metabolic rate can increase up to 50% . So if a person is consuming 2000 kilocalories per day, they need to consider increasing their kilocalorie intake by 200-4 00 kilocalories due to the massive repair of tissue the body has to do post surgery. A good rule of thumb is to eat less than you normally do when your active but more than you would if you were sedentary. Whole foods should always be your first choice when thinking of nutrition for health and performance. Let’s first look at protein. Research has shown that focusing on the type, amount and timing of protein ingestion throughout the day can slow down tissue wasting and loss of strength due to injury and or illness and can stimulate muscle protein synthesis. Eggs, cottage cheese, fish, meat, and combinations of beans all can supply plenty of protein for us all. Carbohydrates are next in line and are vitally important for maintenance of cellular energy, keeping glucose levels consistent for recovery and performance. Many studies have shown that a combination of good carbs with protein may decrease fatigue, delay muscle soreness, reduce muscle breakdown and optimize repair of muscle damage. Do, however, utilize healthy carbs and steer away from the simple sugary carbs. Dietary fat is also very important in the prevention of inj uries. Low intake of fat has been associated with stress fractures and an increase inj ury rate in female runners. Low intake of omega-3 fatty acids has been shown to increase inflammatory response and may increase the severity of injury. We can get all of these beneficial fatty acids from foods like almonds, cashews, walnuts and nut butters made from many different nuts. Please steer clear of trans-fats because research has more than proven the negative effects to health from these fats. Make sure to include fiber in your diet because many medicines administered post surgery or injury can cause constipation. Again whole foods can provide all the fiber you need from things like brown rice, oatmeal, pinto beans, kidney beans and white beans. Getting enough iron in your diet is another very important nutrient for red blood cell formation, which aids in the uptake and transport of the all-important thing called oxygen. Vitamins and minerals both need to be part of your daily intake to make sure all of the actions that occur in the body for metabolism, repair, neural transmission, bone development and basically any action that occurs in the body. Here is where I encourage: any daily multi-vitamin/ mineral to assure that all of these co-factors are ingested everyday for completion of all actions in the cells of our body. We can get most of our minerals and vitamins from our foods if they are organically grown in nutrient rich soils and can be consumed from the plants themselves. However, since this is usually not the case, go ahead and take a good multi-vitamin/ mineral. Consuming good fruits and vegetables has also been shown to combat inflammation in the body, which helps to accelerate recovery from injury. Again, whole foods can heal your body and make you feel highly energized each and every day. N o longer would you need to take energy boosters in the morning or support red bull or monster drink companies. Drinking plenty of water everyday can assure you of plenty of energy since water is 7 0% of your muscle cells and 8 4 % of your brain cells. How about bones, connective tissues, skin, collagen and hair? All of these parts of our body need to be nourished with whole foods primarily and only use supplements when necessary. Supplements are missing many of the components of Arkansas C h ristian C ounseling whole foods and the synergistic values that go Beth Polo Beckel RD LD CDE with them. 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Moments From America’s History: A T ruly G reat M oment CONTRIBUTED BY JEFF OLSON • olsonjd@arkansas.net
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here are many millions of people in America and the world who have used telephones over the past century, and from these useful gadgets we have since advanced to wireless technology through cellular phones and other handy devices. Writer William Author Ward once said “I f you can imagine it, you can achieve it. I f you can dream it, you can become it.” Many intelligent, innovative and determined people throughout our nation’ s history lived this philosophy, contributing to an America which became a world leader in areas such as science, technology, medicine and communication contributing to the betterment of humanity. I could provide a list of such people, but for now I want focus on one in particular. Alexander Graham B ell was born on March 3 , 18 4 7 in Edinburgh, Scotland. His grandfather and father were experts on the mechanics of voice and elocution. His mother, who was nearly deaf, became an accomplished pianist and inspired him to undertake big challenges. Alexander was home-schooled and was instilled with a strong curiosity of the world around him. He received one year of formal education in a private school and two years at Edinburgh’ s Royal High School. Though no more than an average student, he displayed an uncommon ability to solve problems. B y age 16 , Alexander had j oined his father in his work on Visible Speech for the deaf, and in J uly 18 7 0 his family moved to B rantford, Ontario, Canada for health reasons. Here, Alexander set up a workshop to continue his study of the human voice. I n 18 7 1, Alexander moved to B oston where he took a teaching position at the Pemberton Avenue School for the Deaf, where he met his future wife who was a student there at the time. He also began work on a device that would allow for the telegraph transmission of several messages set to different fre uencies, finding financial backing through local investors Thomas Sanders and Gardiner Hubbard. I n 18 7 3 and 18 7 4 B ell worked tirelessly in trying to perfect the harmonic telegraph, but during his experiments he became interested in another idea - transmitting the human voice over wires. This change irritated B ell’ s benefactors, so Thomas Watson ( a skilled electrician) was hired to refocus B ell on the harmonic telegraph. Watson, however, soon became enamored with B ell’ s idea of voice transmission and the two started what would grow into a great and conseq uential partnership. F or months, B ell and Watson experimented persistently with electric currents, switches and reeds. In February 7 , ell filed a patent on describing his method of transmitting sounds. It was awarded on March 7 . One hundred and forty years ago: B ell’ s j ournal, now at the Library of Congress, contains the following entry for LOCAL March 10, 18 7 6 : “I then shouted into M [ the mouthpiece] the following sentence: “Mr. Watson, come here — I . 1 T igers M ak e Sc h ool H is tory want to see you.” To my delight he came and declared that he had heard and understood what I said. I asked him to repeat the words. He answered, “Y ou said ‘ Mr. Watson — come here — I want to see you.’ We then changed 2. G overnor A ppoints Snead t o places and I listened at S [ the speaker] while Mr. Watson read a few passages from a book into the mouthpiece M. A rk ans as Fores try It was certainly the case that articulate sounds proceeded from S. The effect was loud but indistinct and muffled. 3. L oc al 10 Y ear O ld V eteran Thus - the world’s very first telephone call and one of the greatest moments in the history of invention. Alexander Graham B ell had j ust given the world the telephone. One year later he launched the B ell Telephone Company. R ec eives H ero’ s B urial ell’s interest in business however paled in significance to his passion for helping people. He lived a creative life for more than 4 0 years after the invention of the telephone. B ell gave many years of service to the deaf and produced other communications devices, holding 18 patents in his name alone and 12 that he shared with collaboNATIONAL rators. Among his other ventures, he also financed experiments and advancements in early aviation technologies. 1. W is c ons in: Protes ts H eld A f ter Polic e I n his words, “Great discoveries and improvements invariably involve the cooperation of many minds. I may be given credit for having blazed K ill U narmed B lac k T een the trail, but when I look at the 2. P res ide nt O bam a M arke d t h e 50t h subseq uent developments I feel A nnivers ary of th e “B loody Sunday ” C ivil • Super Tuesday Results for Polk County the credit is due to others rather than to myself.” Alexander R igh ts M arc h in Selma • RMCC Considering Merger with UA Graham B ell died on August 2, 3. M r. O bam a R eas s ured C ritic s of • Mena Team Bass Tournament Results 1922 at his home in N ova ScoNuc lear T alks w ith I ran • Area Churches Band Together to Host ‘OneNight’ tia with his wife of 4 5 years by his side, leaving a legacy which • Jury Convicts & Sentences Pruitt to 40 years in has changed the world and is Beating of 2-Year Old still doing so.
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OLT Begins Rehearsal of the Musical Oliver
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ave you sometimes thought how much fun it would be to create watercolor paintings Or maybe you’d like to learn to work in oils. Ever thought about pastels We have one coming up on watercolor on April 2 , 22, and 23. Carol Flori is teaching this one and it covers everything about watercolor from materials to techni ues and includes a reference binder that you will use for years after the class is complete. Come by the gallery to see the binder and get more details. allery hours are am to 2 pm on Tuesdays and am to 3 pm Wednesdays through Saturdays. Mena Art allery is planning a series of workshops this year, and we’d like to know what would appeal to you. Here are some uestions that we need answers to in order to come up with workshops for you What media would you prefer Would you rather attend a workshop in the evenings or during the day Any particular day of the week that’s better for you Would you like a single introductory class or a series that can go more in depth Please either call ulie at the gallery at 479-394-3 or send an email to email MenaArt allery.org and tell us what you’d like to see happen.
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he 5 -member cast for Oliver is currently rehearsing at Ouachita Little Theatre. Oliver is a 9 musical, with script and music written by Lionel art. It is based on the 3 Charles ickens story, Oliver Twist. The entirely volunteer cast showcases very diverse experiences and backgrounds. Mr. umble is played by Will Hose, who is returning to the OLT stage, after having been away to college where he majored in Radio and TV Production. The show opens as orphans in the workhouse, run by the heartless Mr. umble, line up for their daily portion of gruel. Oliver, played by the talented April urt, who OLT supporters will recall played retel in The Sound of Music, and Mary In The Secret arden, asks for more gruel. Mr. umble is shocked that Oliver would ask for more. Amanda aker is making her OLT debut as Mrs. umble, formerly The Widow Corney. Amanda is the music teacher and principal of ethel Christian School. Upon this act of impetuousness, Mr. rumble decides Oliver is trouble and sells him to the Undertaker, Mr Sowerberry. Mr. Sowerberry is played by ill Hays. ill has been in 9 musicals in addition to having been the voice of the plant in The Little Shop of Horrors. Mrs. Sowerberry is played by newcomer to OLT, Tracey Prather. Tracey is from Texarkana where she was active in community events and the revitali ation of the downtown. After a big fight at the Sowerberry’s, Oliver runs away. He meets the Artful odger in London, played by rynn Harvey, a sophomore at Mena High School, who is taking Theatre Arts and someday hopes to be a professional actor. After a brief discussion, the Artful odger introduces Oliver to Fagan, played by Scotty enkins. Scotty is just off an outstanding performance as the foreigner in The Foreigner. Fagan is an elderly crook who teaches his gang the art of picking pockets. Other characters Oliver meets while in Fagan’s group are ill Sykes, a sinister robber, played by oe Van Wolf. If the Van Wolf name sounds familiar, you may remember it from seeing his work at the Mena Art allery where he shows his bron e sculptures. ancy, ill Sykes’ girlfriend played by Alexa ight, is also a newcomer to the OLT stage. She is a graduate of the American ramatic Academy in ew York. She played o in Little Women in ew York. Mr. rownlow is a wealthy gentlemen played by Larry ropp. Larry has been in many musicals. He is the husband of Music irector udy ropp. When there is a spot to be filled, Larry is always willing to step in and fill it. Oliver is directed by Rudi Timmerman, with Music irector udy ropp, and Assistant irector Ladonna Van Wolf. Oliver opens at the OLT in April and plays two weekends, April 5- 7 and April 22-24.
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CONTRIBUTED BY KIM HUGHES
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s I drive around Mena, I see that one of my favorite spring-blooming trees is showing off its beautiful white and purple flowers. Some people call it a tulip tree, but it is really a Saucer Magnolia. Every gardener is a bit of a gambler or they would never plant saucer magnolias. This beautiful tree blooms early and the risk of losing the flowers to a spring frost is great but when they make it the payout is high. Saucer magnolia Magnolia x soulangiana is a slow growing, low-branched, deciduous tree capable of reaching 25 feet in height and width. In late winter, the fu y gray, pinky-si ed buds expand rapidly and produce 5-inch diameter, cup-shaped blooms, usually with nine petals. The tulip shaped blossoms give rise to the common name, tulip tree. The outer surface of the petals are pinkish-purple while the inner surface is white. The Chinese have a wonderful name for these magnolias - Yingchunhua - which means “welcoming-spring flower. These large exposed buds tolerate midwinter temperatures as low as minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit, but once the flower opens even the threat of a frost on the evening news turns the petals to mush. The flower buds have a short chilling re uirement to break dormancy, something on the order of hours. Temperatures around 4 degrees F give or take 5 degrees are logged by the dormant bud, and when the re uisite number of chilling hours is met, the buds are ready to open with the first sunny day. Initial hybrids first flowered in 27. Today, about 5 selections are listed with many of them similar in appearance and garden performance. Saucer magnolias are precocious bloomers and usually well-budded even as 5-foot tall specimens. Landscape uses include planting for dooryard specimens, as lawn specimens and mixed with other landscape plants in a flowering border. ecause they are relatively small at maturity, they can be planted close to the house or patio without fear of the coarse roots damaging the structure. They are slow growing, so give them the best advantage by planting in a fertile, well-drained garden soil that receives some supplemental
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The following information was received from Polk County law enforcement agencies. The charges against those arrested are allegations and the cases are still pending in the courts. Individuals charged and whose names appear in this column may submit documentation to us at a later date that the charges have been dismissed or that they have been found innocent and we will include that information in this space in a timely manner.
Mena Police Department February 28, 2016 Employees at a local farm store reported that someone had stolen items from the register area. Case pending. A local man reported that someone had vandalized his house during the previous night. Case is pending. A local woman reported that she is being harassed by an acquaintance. Case pending. February 29, 2016 Elaine Miller, 61, of Mena was served an outstanding warrant for failure-to-appear to ay fines and court costs. A local man reported that as he was driving down a local highway, another vehicle sideswi ed his car and ed the scene. Case pending. March 1, 2016 Justice Marie Bickerstaff, 21, of Fouke was arrested for driving on a sus ended driver’s license. She was additionally charged with speeding. March 2, 2016 Sherry J. Looney, 50, of Mena was served an outstanding warrant from DeQueen. Raegan Ashley Weiss, 19, of Mena was charged with possession of alcohol by a minor and for running a stoplight. Also charged in the incident with public intoxication was Robert Moller, 22, also of Mena. Raymond D. Arender, 23, of Mena was charged with fraudulent use of a credit card. March 3, 2016 Report was made of someone stealing a debit card and making several unauthorized withdrawals. Case is pending. March 4, 2016 Brandon Scott Riddle, 24, of Cove was charged with possession of methamphetamine or cocaine, a felony, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Also charged in the incident with possession of drug paraphernalia was Courtney Sullivan, 19, also of Cove. March 5, 2016 A Mena youth, 17, and a Mena girl, 16, were charged with possession of alcohol by a minor. olk County heriff’s Department February 29, 2016 Report from complainant on Polk 27 near Hatfield of missing livestoc anels, valued at
$900.00. Report from complainant of being assaulted while at a residence on Polk 117 near Mena. Investigation continues. Traffic sto on Highway West near Roc y led to the arrest of James D. Lay, 43, of Mena, on Charges of DWI, Driving Left of Center and Driving with a us ended Driver’s icense. Arrested was Gary W. Covington, 42, of Mabelvale, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear. March 1, 2016 Report of problems between neighbors on Polk 31 near Cove. Information has been rovided to the rosecuting ttorney’s ffice for further consideration. Report of problems between two juveniles led to a 10-year-old Mena male being issued a Juvenile Citation for Disorderly Conduct. The juvenile was released to the custody of a parent/guardian. March 2, 2016 Arrested was Justin D. Price, 36, of Gillham, on a Warrant for Failure to Pay Child Support. Arrested was David J. Turney, 35, of Texarkana, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear. March 3, 2016 Re ort from com lainant on Highway East near Wickes of being harassed by an acquaintance. Complainant refused to press charges. Arrested was Alberto A. Silva, 32, of Van Buren, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with Reporting Requirements. March 4, 2016 Report of a disturbance on Highway 246 West near Hatfield. ne of the arties was escorted from the residence. March 5, 2016 Report of a disturbance on Lil George Lane near the Yocana community led to the arrest of Alan K. Rector, 41, of Mena, on Charges of Battery rd Degree, Fleeing and o Driver’s License. A stolen vehicle was discovered in a ditch on Polk 31 near Cove. Investigation continues into the theft. Arrested was James I. Burkett, 50, of Hot Springs, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court rder. Report from complainant on Polk 136 near Cove of being robbed of $60.00 in cash. Investigation continues. Report of a domestic disturbance on Polk near Mena. us ect left the residence before deputies arrived. Information has been rovided to the rosecuting ttorney’s ffice for further consideration. March 6, 2016 Arrested was Joey R. Miller, 24, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear. ol County heriff’s ffice wor ed one vehicle accident this week. Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 14 Incarcerated Inmates; 4 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility, of
which 1 is currently out of jail on a monitoring system.
**IS YOUR DRIVERS LICENSE SUSPENDED?** Act 1193 of 2015 concerning Reinstatement fees on Suspended Drivers License. This act rovides that if a erson’s driving privileges are suspended or revoked soley as a result of outstanding drivers license reinstatement fees imposed under the laws of this state, the office shall collect only one reinstatement fee of $100.00 to cover all administrative orders to suspend, revoke or cancel a drivers license. This act is in effect from January 1, 2016 to June 30, 2016. To take advantage of this act, you must
have aid all your fines, costs, fees and have completed any and all court ordered programs. You will have to get the form for this type of drivers license release from the District Court Cler and that office is located in the basement of the Polk County Courthouse. The Revenue Department will not honor this re uest without the s ecific order from the Court Clerk. If your drivers license is suspended for reinstatement fees, this is a good time to take advantage of this bill and get your license back. If you have any questions you can call the District Court Clerk at 479 394 3271. House Bill
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Ad deadline is 5 p.m. on Monday. Payment is due with ad. Publishing and distributing 8,000 copies weekly. Clean & Comfortable housing since 1969, J. Ray & Maria’s MH ar and Rentals. Hwy orth, Mena, R. . TF J & N Dozer – Trac hoe, Bac hoe, Dum Truc , onds, ads, Clearing, Roads, Hauling, Rich To oil, Fill Dirt, hale, Gravel. Do er erator Randy gger, over years’ e erience. We a reciate your Business Call . TF Books n’ tuf Mena treet Mena, r ansas. We have hardbac s, a erbac s, audio boo s, maga ines, com uter games, movies. Come see. For ale: ft Fifth Wheel Carri- ite Cashay Travel Trailer with one u er lide luminum Frame with Fiber Glass terior very good condition. . . 3/9 Can you maintain a sense of humor in a fast aced environment o hone calls lease. Fa your resume to this number or bring it by the office at outh Morrow venue across the street from the high school. rovide a cover letter with your resume. 3/16 Concrete ork licensed, de endable. Call for estimate. William ac Barnes or .
The nights of Columbus will have a fish fry March , , at th treet t. gnes Hall. Menu will include fried fish, hush u ies, beans, cole slaw, desserts and drin s. ll you can eat. dults . , Children . , Immediate family . . erving from .m. to .m. ueaky Clean Mobile Dog Wash, Dry, ails, ars, Brushing, Cli ing. Deanna Boyd , I will come to you. i e Faceboo 3/30 Harris Fence serving Mena surrounding areas chain lin , rivacy and vinyl no job too small, re airs all over years e . Notice: The ol County heriff’s ffice will be acce ting sealed bids for new, , Ford, all-wheel drive, olice interce tor, utility vehicles, white in color. Bids are to be o ened in the ol County udge’s office at the ol County Courthouse at Church venue in Mena, r ansas at a.m. on March , . ote ehicle must be bid with eyless entry o tion. ll interested arties should contact ol County heriff Mi e Godfrey at for uestions or com lete s ecifications and instructions. 3/16
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