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(MENA) The University of Arkansas - Rich Mountain has been building anticipation of the University of Arkansas – Fayetteville’s Chancellor Dr. Joe Steinmetz’s commencement address and it did not disappoint, announcing to the Rich Mountain Class of 2019, that the University of Arkansas has a new scholarship program that reduces tuition rates for students who graduate with associate’s degrees from any of the two- year colleges in the University of Arkansas System and then transfer to the Fayetteville campus. This unprecedented move will enable any student who earns an associate’s degree at a UA System community college to transfer to the University of Arkansas to work toward a bachelor’s degree, while continuing to pay the same basic credit hour tuition they paid at their two-year institution. “For many students, particularly ones starting out at two-year institutions, financial need is one of the bigger obstacles to attaining a bachelor’s degree,” Steinmetz said. “It is our responsibility as the state’s flagship and land-grant university to reduce obstacles Arkansans face to earning a degree and improving the pathways to get there.” The unprecedented move, called the Arkansas Transfer Achievement Scholarship, will now allow associate degree graduates from the local two-year community college, now aligned with the Uni-

versity of Arkansas System, to transfer to the hill and continue to pay the same tuition rates as Rich Mountain. U of A Rich Mountain Chancellor Dr. Phillip Wilson said he felt incredibly privileged to not only have Chancellor Steinmetz as the commencement speaker but to have him personally deliver this generous announcement on the local campus, “This scholarship demonstrates the University of Arkansas’ commitment to providing additional opportunity for our graduates at Rich Mountain and all of the UA System’s two-year colleges,” said U of A Rich Mountain Chancellor Phillip Wilson. “It’s an opportunity that has the potential to transform the lives of countless families in our state.” To be eligible to receive an Arkansas Transfer Achievement Scholarship, a graduate of one of these schools must: * Be an Arkansas resident * Earn an associate’s degree in December 2018 or after * Have a cumulative 2.0 grade point average •

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• Enroll in an on-campus undergradu ate degree program, full or part-time

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(MENA) The second ever graduating class of the University of Arkansas – Rich Mountain, walked across the stage in front of the Maddox Building on Thursday, May 9th with Dr. Krystal Thrailkill, the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs reading each name from the list of thirty varying degrees or certificates that were handed out. Dr. Joe Steinmetz, Chancellor of the University of Arkansas – Fayetteville was the guest commencement speaker for the event. Steinmetz based his theme on “Now What?” to the approximately 385 graduating students. Steinmetz challenged the graduates on what would they do now with their life, the path that it took to get to this point in life. The chancellor added that time can slip away if they are not careful and that the students have a valuable opportunity to take advantage of. Steinmetz added that by continuing their education, going into the military or directly into the workforce are some of the choices that they have for that next step in life. The University of Arkansas System President, Dr. Donald Bobbitt also attended the commencement exercises Steinmetz offered suggestions as to what students should strive for. Encouraging graduates not to be afraid to step out of

their comfort zones. Look for new and challenging doors and to do something more rewarding and satisfying in their career. Success and satisfaction was another area of suggestion to the crowd in attendance. Steinmetz shared that being good at what you are doing, making a difference and about keeping the passion. Being a lifelong learner, doesn’t always mean you know it all. Life gets boring if you stop learning and encouraged the graduates to want to learn more. Steinmetz stressed to never do anything alone. He emphasized to thank others and to endure support and to give a hand along the way to others.

Dale “D.C.” Spencer Honored (MENA) Mena City Council voted to the changing the name of the roadway leading into Aubrey Tapley Park, from Recreation Lane to become the Dale D.C. Spencer Lane. Spencer was a longtime Mena area resident who recently passed away. He spent many years as an architect of numerous roadways around the region and designed the Talimena Scenic Drive that starts in Mena. Members of Mena’s City Council along with Mayor Seth Smith wanted to do something special in recognition of Spencer’s achievements and honor his dedication to the community.

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Holly Harshman Third Graders Present Their Wax Museum Biography Projects This past Thursday, May 9th, Holly Harshman third graders completed their first-ever biography projects. As preparation for next year, all third graders choose individuals to research, prepare a written paper followed by a visual presentation open to parents and grandparents. The assignment took one week as students diligently researched their chosen individuals while at school through the use of the internet. Biographies represented various individuals from famous baseball Hall of Famers such as Lou Gehrig, to astronaut Sally Ride or closer to home heroes like Ranger boat founder and Arkansas Hall of Fame member Forrest Lee Wood. All work was the product of the students. This research culminated in a written page to be graded on content, accuracy, spelling, and grammer. With the weight of a grade lifted, the students then prepared to wow their peers and parents with a visual presentation. Students, also as a solo effort, outfitted a presentation board with facts and pictures concerning their individuals. They donned outfits and make up to dress in character. While parents paraded around a sea of third grade projects, each student portrayed

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Reflections From Faith and History National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day by Jeff Olson May is a month full of special times such as proms, high school and college graduations, the beginning of vacation season, and the Memorial Day observance. However, May is also the month in which a perhaps lesser-known day is set aside for a very special observance and one which I believe is every bit as important as Memorial Day: National Peace Officers' Memorial Day. On October 1, 1962 President John Kennedy signed Public Law 87-726, a joint resolution of the 87th Congress, designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week. The resolution reads in-part: "...Whereas these officers have safeguarded the lives and property of their fellow Americans: and Whereas by the enforcement of our laws, these same officers have given our country internal freedom from fear of the violence and civil disorder that is presently affecting other nations: Whereas these men and women by their patriotic service and their dedicated efforts have earned the gratitude of the republic: Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, that the President is authorized and requested to issue proclamations designating May 15 of each year as Peace

Officers Memorial Day in honor of the Federal, State, and municipal officers who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty." This law was amended by Congress as part of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994. President Bill Clinton signed Public Law 103-322, a joint resolution of the 103rd Congress, which directs that the flag of the United States on all Government buildings be displayed at halfstaff each year on May 15. On this day, may we pay tribute to all fallen officers and honor those who are still laying their lives on the line daily for the cause of law, order and justice, without which society would decay into chaos and ultimately into anarchy and tyranny. On this occasion, and when any opportunity presents itself, be sure to extend a heart-felt "thank you" to one (or more) of our law enforcement officers. Lest we forget, the strongest bastion of America's freedom is rooted in the strength and bonds of families and other institutions within the civil/social order of local communities. The protection and preservation of these depend upon the men and women who serve you and me proudly each and every day, in and out of uniform faithfully, diligently and courageously.

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Mannon Presents “Benedict Arnold, Hero and Traitor”

(MENA) The James K. Polk Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution had a guest speaker for its April meeting, with Joe Mannon, Mannon is a wonderful storyteller and kept everyone on the edge of their seat. Everyone knows that Benedict Arnold was a traitor, but little is known about why such a trusted general in George Washington's Army could turn traitor. As Bannon told the story of Arnold’s injury while leading the Battle of Saratoga where he was a hero, and then Arnold's disappointments later that lead to his decision to turn traitor in America's war for independence from Great Britain, everyone became so caught up in Bannon’s story that an hour passed without notice. Now living in Mena, Mannon grew up in Mansfield, Arkansas, and earned his degree in history from the University of the Ozarks in Clarksville, and later gaining his Master Degree from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Bannon taught high school history, was a high school principal, and assistant superintendent in two different school districts. All together, Bannon spent over 30 years in public education. And for the past twenty-plus years, he has been a Sunday School Teacher, for an adult Sunday School class at the First United Methodist Church in Mena The next meeting of the DAR will be held on May 16 at 5:00 p.m. in the Lime Tree Restaurant. The program is being presented by the OLT / Ouachita Little Theatre, The topic for the presentation will be "History of the Ouachita Little Theater." For information about membership in the James K. Polk Chapter of DAR, for ladies

living in the Mena area, you are encouraged to contact Dotty Kinnun, Registrar (thekinnuns@gmail.com), or call Corkie Copher at (870) 334-2697.

Joe Mannon spoke to the James K. Polk Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution about Benedict Arnold during the DAR’s April meeting. Submitted photo.

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Polk County Sheriff’s Report The following information was received from Polk County Sheriff Scott Sawyer for the week of May 6 - May 12, 2019. May 6, 2019 Report of a structure fire on Roach Avenue in Mena. Deputies responded. Report from complainant on Polk 288 near Cove of damage done to a mailbox. Investigation continues. Report of a disturbance on Polk 189 near Mena. Deputies responded. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. Traffic stop on Polk 23 near Cove led to the arrest of Robert S. Wallace, 19, of Cove, on a Charge of Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License. Report from complainant on Highway 71 South near Hatfield of damage done to a vehicle by a trailer. Deputy responded. Report from complainant on Polk 32 near Cove of the theft of prescription medication, valued at $10.00. Report from complainant on Highway 246 West near Hatfield of the theft of money and a generator. The generator was later located. May 7, 2019 Report from Polk County Detention Center of illegal contraband being brought into the facility. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. Report from Howard County Sheriff’s Office of stolen property from their jurisdiction being located in Polk County. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. Report from complainant on Polk 22 near Cove of being harassed by an acquaintance. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

May 8, 2019 Report from complainant on Rex Lane near Potter of being harassed by an acquaintance. Investigation continues. A Citation for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia was issued to Robert S. Williams, 51, of Mena. Report of a disturbance on Polk 22 near Cove. Deputies responded. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. May 9, 2019 Traffic stop on 3rd Street in Hatfield led to the arrest of David M. Fraser, 30, of Mena, on Charges of Fleeing in a Vehicle, No Driver’s License, Careless/Prohibited Driving and Breaking or Entering, and Warrants for Probation Violation and three counts of Failure to Appear. Also arrested were Kaylie M. Stroud, 23, of Mena, on Charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of an Instrument of Crime, and Valisha Fraser, 50, of Cove, on a Hold for another agency. May 10, 2019 Report from a Mena man of problems regarding child custody. Report from a Mena woman regarding issues with child custody exchange. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. Arrested by a trooper with the Arkansas State Police was James C. Lane, 40, of Mena, on a Body Attachment Warrant. May 11, 2019 Traffic stop on Highway 71 South in Hatfield. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. May 12, 2019 Report from complainant on Highway 8 West near Rocky of problems with stray dogs. Deputy responded. Arrested was Chadwick J. Terrell, 32, of Grannis, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order. Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked four vehicle accidents this week. Polk County Detention Center Jail Pop-

ulation: 25 Incarcerated Inmates , with 6 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.

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May 5, 2019 Vickie Ramirez, 42, of Mena was charged with possession of a schedule II controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. The arrest followed a routine traffic stop. Lonnie Gene Tyler, 50, of Mena was charged with driving on a suspended driver’s license. May 6, 2019 Darren Turner, 54, and Andrew Atkins, 55, both of Mera were cited for disorderly conduct after officers responded to a call at a local residence. May 7,2019 Report was made of a local man breaking a window out of a vehicle. Case is pending further investigation and location and interview of suspect. May 8, 2019 A local man reported the theft of a coin collection from his residence. Case is pending investigation. A Mena woman reported that she is being harassed by an acquaintance. No charges have been filed at this time. Jonathan Blaine Higgins, 23 served an outstanding warrant from Polk County. May 9, 2019 Robert Glen Wells, 31, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding warrant for possession of drug paraphernalia, as well as reckless driving and fleeing in a vehicle. David Frasier, 30, of Cove, was served several warrants from the Polk County Sheriff’s office. May 10, 2019 Sherri Benson, 52, of Mena was charged with third degree battery. The file was forwarded to the prosecuting attorney’s office, and further charges may be forthcoming.

Polk County Circuit Court Arraignments State of Arkansas vs. Anastasia Jennings White / Female. DOB: 07/15/1984 Offense Date: October 5, 2018 Count #1: Possession of A Schedule II Controlled Substance. Unlawfully possess a Schedule II controlled substance / Methamphetamine, of less than two grams. Class D Felony. Count #2: Possession of Drug Paraphanalia. Purpose to use for drug paraphanalia to inject, ingest, inhale or otherwise intro-

duce Methamphetamine. Class D Felony. State of Arkansas vs. Timothy Perales White / Male. DOB: 10/22/1983 Offense Date: May 4, 2019 Count #1: Possession of A Schedule II Controlled Substance. Unlawfully possess a Schedule II controlled substance / Methamphetamine, of less than two grams. Class D Felony. Count #2: Possession of Drug Paraphanalia. Purpose to use for drug paraphanalia to inject, ingest, inhale or otherwise introduce Methamphetamine. Class D Felony. Count #3: Possession of A Controlled Substance. Unlawfully possess a Schedule VI controlled substance / Marijuana, with an aggregate weight of less than four ounces. Class A Misdemeanor. State of Arkansas vs. Vickie Ramirez White / Female DOB: 02/19/1977 Offense Date: May 5, 2019 Count #1: Possession of A Schedule II Controlled Substance. Unlawfully possess a Schedule II controlled substance / Methamphetamine, of less than two grams. Class D Felony. Count #2: Possession of Drug Paraphanalia. Purpose to use for drug paraphanalia to inject, ingest, inhale or otherwise introduce Methamphetamine. Class D Felony. State of Arkansas vs. Bradley J. Moss White / Male DOB: 03/30/1976 Offense Date: May 4, 2019 Count #1: Possession of Methamphetamine, With the Purpose To Deliver. Unlawfully possess Methamphetamine, with the purpose to deliver in an aggregate weight of Two Grams or more, but less than Ten Grams. Class B Felony. Count #2: Possession of A Controlled Substance. Unlawfully possess a Schedule VI controlled substance / Marijuana, with an aggregate weight of less than four ounces. Class A Misdemeanor. Count #3: Possession of Drug Paraphanalia. Purpose to use for drug paraphanalia to inject, ingest, inhale or otherwise that is Methamphetamine or Cocaine. Class D Felony. State of Arkansas vs. Alan Brian Cox White / Male DOB: 09/03/1971 Offense Date: March 13, 2019 Count #1-5: Theft of Property. Defendant acting alone or as an accomplice, did unlawfully and knowingly take or exercise unauthorized control over property, valued at one thousand dollars ($1000) or less. Class A Misdemeanor.

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-Circuit, from pg. 4 Count #6-8: Theft of Property. Defendant acting alone or as an accomplice, did unlawfully and knowingly take or exercise unauthorized control over property, valued at one thousand dollars ($1000) or less. Class A Misdemeanor. Count #9-10: Theft of Property. Defendant acting alone or as an accomplice, did unlawfully and knowingly take or exercise unauthorized control over property, valued at one thousand dollars ($1000) or less. Class A Misdemeanor. Count 11-18: Breaking or Entering. Defendant acting alone or as an accomplice, did unlawfully and feloniously break or enter a building, structure, or vehicle of another with the purpose of committing a theft. Class D Felony.

Minimum Age to Smoke to Take Effect in Sept. (LITTLE ROCK) A new law gradually raises Arkansas' minimum smoking age from 18 to 21 by 2021. The first change hits smokers Sept. 1. The law bans all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, from those under 21 years old. It exempts members of the military and also doesn't apply to smokers who turn 19 years old before 2020, which is how the state will phase in the new requirement. The same law also increases some cigarette taxes and dedicates an existing tax on medical marijuana to pay for a National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation at UAMS.

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State of Arkansas vs. Robert S. Williams (Arrest Warrant-$10,000 Bond) White / Male. DOB: 05/26/1967 Count #1: Probation Violation. Original Offenses: Count #1: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Class B Felony; Count #2: Possession of Drug Paraphanalia - Methamphetamine. Class D Felony; Count #3: Possession of Drug Paraphanalia. Class D Felony. State of Arkansas vs. Isaiah Sipe White / Male DOB: 06/23/1997 Offense Date: May 5, 2019 Count #1: Possession of A Schedule II Controlled Substance. Unlawfully possess a Schedule II controlled substance / Methamphetamine, of less than two grams. Class D Felony. Count #2: Possession of Drug Paraphanalia. Purpose to use for drug paraphanalia to inject, ingest, inhale or otherwise introduce Methamphetamine. Class D Felony. Count #3: Driving on Suspended License. Defendant did operate a motor vehicle while his drivers license was suspended. An Unclassified Misdemeanor.

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SR. Bobby Dan Montgomery Sr., age 76, of Shady, Arkansas died Sunday, May 12, 2019 at his home. He was born on Thursday, October 8, 1942 to John and Winnie Edwards Montgomery in Copeville, Texas. The youngest of eight children, he is survived by two sisters, Cora Nell Nall of Nevada, Texas, and Barbara Vickers of Garland, Texas. He also leaves behind his loving wife, Sandi Montgomery, and son, Bobby Dan Montgomery Jr. of DeSoto, Texas.He served his country in Vietnam in the United States Army. He loved his country, Mena, and the Shady community in particular. He was a man with a quick wit, and a lover of a good joke. Bobby had a kind heart with a love of animals and nature. A better friend could not be found. Known by many ATV riders as Santa, he was always happy to help with his patch kit, air, directions, tours, and anything else people needed. He will be sorely missed. No services are planned. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517. Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com

BRENDA SUTTON Brenda Sutton, 61, of Mt. Ida, Arkansas passed away Friday, May 3, 2019 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She was born on July 16,1957 in Linden, Texas to the late Bob Daniel and Jeri Sutton Daniel. Brenda was happily married to William “Bill” Sutton for 36 years. She was a pre-school teacher for several years and also earned a paralegal degree. She loved her Dr. Peppers, playing online games and social media; always being the first one to “like” your picture on Facebook. Above all, she loved her family as a whole and cherished her grandchildren. She was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to all who knew her. She will be dearly missed by all. Survivors are her Husband, William “Bill” Sutton of Mt. Ida, Arkansas; Sons: Wayne Arthur Daniel of Arkansas, Robert Eugene Daniel of Arkansas, Harley Jerry Daniel of

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Dot Davidson age 79 of Mena, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019 in Mena, AR. Dot was born on October 09, 1939 in Fairview, Tennessee to the late Marvin Bradford and the late Gladys Sullivan Bradford. She worked as a caregiver for many years. Dot had a strong faith in God and family. She was a happy person always seeing the good in life. Dot loved and enjoyed cats. Most of all she loved God and being with her family. She was a loving and dedicated mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend to all who knew her. She is survived by Sons: David Davidson and Scott Davidson; Daughter: Donna Singleton; Grandchildren: Seth Singleton and Syndy Laughlin; Great Grandchildren: Ryder, Paisley, and Maverick Laughlin, Brentley and Sutton Singleton; a Brother, George Bradford; Sisters: Kathy Hickerson and Ruth Morqueda; Son-in-law, Tim Singleton; and Daughter-in-law, Eva Davidson. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Gladys Bradford, and a brother James Bradford. Funeral services were Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Beasley-Wood Chapel with Brother Ron Tilley officiating under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Interment followed in Oak Grove Cemetery in Waverly, Tennessee Monday, May 13, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Online www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com

Arkansas and David Don Daniel and wife Hannah Marie of Arkansas; Grandchildren Charlette Mae Hoten, Emily Wynne Gundy and husband Cameron, Aydyn Don Daniel, Knox Lewis Daniel, Josiah Alexander Daniel; a Brother, Lane Daniel and wife Alice of Texas. A Sister, Debra Gee of Arkansas; Nieces: Amanda Darlene Sutton, Sara Nicole Sutton, Charity Dawn Espinoza, Ashley Michelle Daniel and Jerri Staford; and Nephews: Shawn Sutton, Jeremy Michael Daniel and Dusty Lane Daniel. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bob and Jeri Daniel; brother Jimmy Don Daniel and niece Danielle Lynn Gee. Mrs. Sutton was sent for cremation under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Memorial service was Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Beasley-Wood Chapel with Brother Ron Tilley officiating under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Online www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com

DARRELL WRIGHT Mr. Darrel Wright, age 84, of Mena, Arkansas passed away Friday, May 10, 2019 at his home. He was born October 28, 1934 in Muse, Oklahoma to the late Robert Louis Wright and the late Gladys Cress Wright. Darrel was married to Nancy Wright until her passing. He was a welder by profession and was also a cattle rancher. Darrel enjoyed having breakfast and talking with friends at the Corner Store and taking long drives. He always paid his respect to friends and family by attending their funerals. Darrel was a loving and dedicated father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend to all who knew him. He will be dearly missed. He is survived by sons: James Wright of Mena, Arkansas and Lloyd Wright of Texarkana, Arkansas; a daughter,Pam White of Texarkana, Texas; grandchildren: Jamie Grogan and husband Brent of Mena, Arkansas, Timothy Richardson and wife Marilyn of San Jose, CA, Mercedes Norman and husband Alexander, Rebecca Wright, Christy and Dave Sherry of Wales, England, Shauna Zoucha and Zack of Riley, NC, Joshua and Kari Richardson of Texarkana, Texas, Matt Wright of Mena, Arkansas, Dava Hicks and husband Brandon of Bryan, Texas, Jason Wright of Mena, Arkan-

sas, Shelly Smith and husband James of DeKalb, Texas, Bradley and Nikki Wright of Mena, Arkansas; great grandchildren: Destiny Richardson, Triston Richardson, Faith Grogan, Ainsley Richardson, Charlee Richardson, Joshua “Bo” Richardson, Landon Crow, Leah Crow, Baylen Wright, Breken Wright, Makayla Hicks, Alexandria Hicks, Jason Hicks, Clayten Hicks, Carter Hicks, Rannon Zoucha, Gage Wright, Olivia Wright, Parker Norman, Braden Wright, Ty Wright, Dillion Sherry, Ryce Sherry and Jaren Dillard; a brother, Dewayne Wright of Weatherford, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Gladys Wright; wife, Nancy Mae Wright; brother Dale Wright; sister Donna Friend;, son Marty Wayne Wright; and a great-granddaughter, Ashlyn Grogan. Funeral service will be Saturday, May 18, 2019 ay 1:30 p.m. at Beasley Wood Chapel. Interment will follow in the Muse Cemetery in Muse, Oklahoma under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena Pallbearers will be Joshua Richardson, Matt Wright, Jacob Hicks, Brandon Eden, Logan Smith, and Brandon Hicks. Honorary pallbearers will be Destiny Richardson, MaKayla Hicks, Alexandria Hicks, Skylar Smith, Ainsley Richardson, Charlee Richardson, Faith Grogan, Olivia Wright, Leah Crow and Parker Wright.

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“For many walk, of whom I have told you often and now tell you even weeping, that they are enemies of the cross of Christ” (Philippians 3:18). The birth of Jesus, the sinless life, the resurrection and all of the miracles and wonderful teachings mean absolutely nothing if the cross is left out of our faith, our teaching, and preaching. Jesus was born of the virgin, He did live a sinless life, He was buried, He was resurrected by the power of God, He did ascent to be in Heaven where He “ever lives to make intercession for us.” None of this has meaning if the cross upon which He died is left out. It was upon the cross that Jesus took the judgment of God upon sin and sinners. The blood that was shed there, despised as it is by many, was the exact price of human sin. We do not, cannot, understand it but we must not deny it. It is a “God thing.”

Many literally hat the cross. Why? Because the cross reminds us that sin is a reality and that all of us are in fact sinners (until our new birth, then we become saints) in need of a Savior. We humans think that we can fix anything that is broken, not immediately perhaps, but eventually. But there is one thing that we will never fix because we cannot fix it. The sin nature is all-too real. Evidence is all around us at all times. Laws are necessary, and, to a certain extent, through the threat of punishment, can control some kinds of behavior for a certain period of time. But, eventually, law or no law, the sin nature surfaces and someone is murdered, a woman is raped, a bomb explodes and hundreds of people are maimed and killed… Literally dozens of wars are being waged even now around our world.

The problem is the same for all of these things. We were created by God for God, and simply cannot be what we were intended to be without Him. Years ago our own country began to turn away from Him. There will be a price to pay, a very high price, and no one will like it. But as the Word of God says “the wage of sin is death.” Ignore it! Despise it! Burn the Bible! Truth is truth is truth, and denying it will not change a thing. We can turn our backs on rattlesnakes and pretend that they re not there, but their existence does not depend upon our approval, neither does the Word of God. It is Truth and its Truths will become more and more apparent as the years fly by. The only solution to the human problem was found, and is still found, on a hill outside of Jerusalem about 2000 years ago when the best man who ever lived was nailed to a cruel Roman cross, and died there. How could that death affect me almost 2000 years after the fact? God did something there that only God could do! He put the awful price of human sin upon the only One Who could bear it! And bear it He did! One of the most beautiful Christian songs ever written contains the words “Sin died, where the blood fell, I’m so glad that precious blood has covered me.”

Some ignorantly call Christianity a “bloody” religion. Truth: Only Jesus’ blood could atone for human sin, Religion in our attempt to reach God through what we can do; Christianity is God’s reaching out to us through what His Only Begotten Son did. Big difference. Everything begins and ends at the cross. Some of the old songs are still with us after many, many years because of the Truth they contain. Such as this one: “On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross, the emblem of suffering and shame. And I love that old cross where the dearest and best for a world of lost sinners was slain. So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross, till my trophies at last I lay down. I will cling to the old rugged cross, and exchange it some day for a crown. Truth is Truth, and Truth endures no matter how it is treated. If you have never done it, meet the Lord Christ at the foot of the cross and invite Him into your life to be your Lord and Savior. If you ask and if you mean it He will come in. You will be blessed! And forgiven. Eternity in Heaven or Hell; the cross is the difference. MESSAGE PROVIDED AND PAID FOR BY GENE STACKS

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Historical Interactive Website of Arkansas Graves Created (LITTLE ROCK) History buffs can now easily take a tour of the tombstones of Arkansas' top leaders. After a year-long trip around the state to track down governors' graves, the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program compiled all of the locations and pictures of the sites on a new interactive website, in which visitors can also read more about the state, territorial and acting governors, some of whom are buried outside of Arkansas. The historian, who went on the scavenger hunt so you don't have to, found many of the markers were sinking into the ground, deteriorating or even damaged. The Department of Arkansas Heritage and the Clinton School also worked on the project after the leaders of both institutions noticed the need for this during their own visits to governors' graves.

They hope the local communities will also band together to add historical markers to the sites. The interactive website is locate at www. arkansaspreservation.com/Programs/ Cemetery/graves-of-arkansas-governors

Last Saturday, Postal Workers at the Mena Post Office participated in the National Postal Service Food Drive. City and rural carriers picked up 368 pounds of non-perrishable food for local food banks. Submitted photos.

Tuition Savings, continued from pg. 1 The Arkansas Transfer Achievement Scholarship applies to base tuition at the U of A, and recipients will still be required to pay all applicable fees as well as any dfferential tuition above the base rate charged by programs. Students remain eligible to renew an Arkansas Transfer Achievement Scholarship until earning a bachelor’s degree or completing 10 regular semesters, whichever comes first. This announcement follows a series of releases by the local U of A Rich Mountain of additional sports and again, Chancellor Wilson indicated more is yet to come.

Acorn’s Freshman Justice Neufeld participated in the Sr. Meet of Champions last sat. @ Lake Hamilton Arkansas. Justice finished 10th and recorded his best time of the year for the 3200 Meter Run in a time of 10:34.27. Thirteen seconds faster than his State winning time. He also defeated the Class 4 A and Class A State Champions. Justice finishes this running season with an Overall Championship, in last fall’s cross country season and winning the 3200 meters @ State. Submitted photo.

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Oden Elementary Hosts “B.E.A.R. Night” for Students and Parents In partnership with Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, the Ouachita River School District recently held two nights of learning for parents and students. “Wild About Turkeys” was held at Acorn Elementary School on April 18. Rotating through four stations, parents and their children learned about wild turkeys in our area. Polk County Game Warden Ray Hines explained turkey habitats and hunting regulations. Using models of wild turkey, the groups were presented with hands-on opportunities to learn about this wild game. AGFC Project Wild Coordinator Sheila Connerly provided a craft experience to reinforce learning about this wild bird. Karen Westcamp Johnson is the AGFC

Education Coordinator for Polk County and led the group in hands-on activities relating to the biology wild turkey. Project Wild Facilitator Kathy Rusert used microscopes in the science lab to allow students to view turkey feathers. Books relating to turkeys were available and students made turkey calls. “B.E.A.R. Night” on March 26 at Oden Elementary stressed reading and learning about Arkansas Bears in the Be Excited About Reading program. Students and parents rotated through four stations. AGFC Education Coordinator for Montgomery County Dixie Hills coordinated the event. Stations included bear biology, bear history, bear food, and bear tracking.

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Polk County Farm Bureau awarded four scholarships for $1000 each to Polk County students. Pictured left with Tony Hooper is Kyntlie Wiles from Mena High School. Pictured right are Cossotat River students, Lindy Price, Garrett Watkins and Colby Saddler. Photos submitted.

Union Bank of Mena Announces Staff Promotions (MENA) Union Bank of Mena has announced that Melina Sawyer and Rob Floyd have been promoted recently to more responsibilities within the structure of the bank. Phillip Hensley, President and CEO of Union Bankshares Inc. made the announcements on Thursday morning. Sawyer has been promoted to Assistant Vice President of Lending. Sawyer previously was a Loan Officer at the bank.

Sawyer contributes back to her community as a Board Member for the local Salvation Army and Mena Lioness / Lions Club. Floyd has been hired as Controller and Senior Vice President for Union Bankshares Inc., the parent corporation for Union Bank of Mena. Floyd was previously employed by Ironhorse Financial Group, as a Controller. Union Bank of Mena, is a local community bank founded in 1934 and has assets

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Two Basscat Teams Qualified for National Championship (LAKE OUACHITA) The Mena Basscats had three teams compete in The Bass Federation (TBF) Arkansas State High School Championship on Lake Ouachita last Saturday. The top 5 teams qualiﬁed to compete in the National Championship to be held on Lake Pickwick in Alabama June 19-23. The Basscats captured 2 of the 5 coveted spots! Austin Johnston and Cason Canon took 4th place with 12lbs and 2ounces.

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Above: Cason Cannon, Coach Pete Rose, Joey Bray (National TBF, director), Evan Graves, Austin Rose and Austin Johnston. Johnston and Caron took fourth place, while Rose and Graves took fifth in The Bass Federation Arkansas State High School Championship. Both teams qaulifed for the National Championship that will be held in Alabama in June. Left: Jarrett Burger and Brendon Caitlet competed in The Bass Federation Arkansas State High School Championship on Lake Ouachita. They placed outside the top 5, but delivered their five fish limit to the scales. Submitted photos.

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County Soccer Teams Make Nice State Tourney Runs The Mena Bearcats soccer team advanced all the way to the semifinals of the Class 4A State Soccer Tournament over the weekend in Batesville. Meanwhile, the Cossatot River High School Eagles and Lady Eagles competed well in the Class 2A State Soccer Tournament in Mountain Home. The Bearcats advanced to the final four with a thrilling 2-1 win over Hamburg in the first round on Thursday. Then the Bearcats slipped past Dardanelle by an identical 2-1 score in Friday’s quarterfinals in Batesville. The Mena season came to an end on Saturday with a 4-0 loss to Valley View in the semis. The Bearcats finish with a record of 11 wins, six losses, and a tie on the year. Coach Greg Tibbitt will see his leading scorer, senior co-captain Cristian Lua graduate. Lua enjoyed a great senior campaign from his Striker position. The Bearcats will return sophomore goaltender Gaven Hooper next season. Senior

Dennis Juni and junior Andrew Graves also saw playing time at goaltender. Congratulations to Coach Tibbitt and the Bearcats for finishing in the top four in the Class 4A State Tournament! The Cossatot River Eagles won their opening round matchup in the Class 2A State Boys Soccer Tournament at Mountain Home with a 4-3 victory over Episco-

pal of Little Rock on Thursday. The Eagles were shut out by Green Forest 7-0 in Friday’s quarterfinals. Coach Reggie Fryar’s club finished with a 7-8 record for the year. Leading scorers for Cossatot River’s boys on the season were sophomore Daniel Alacron and junior Manuel Esquivel-Amador. Sophomore Eduardo Maya had a nice season as goaltender.

The Lady Eagles lost a heart-breaking 4-3 decision to Lisa Academy of Little Rock in Thursday’s opening round. Coach Reggie Fryar’s Lady Eagles finish the year with a 6-5 record. Leading scorer and senior co-captain Ashlen Gonzalez will graduate. Junior goaltender Yazmin Medina will return next season to lead the Lady Eagles.

Lady Razorbacks Softball Team in NCAA Tournament (FAYETTEVILLE) When the bracket for the NCAA Tournament's Norman (Okla.) Regional was announced Sunday night, the University of Arkansas softball players cheered as they watched on the scoreboard video screen at Bogle Park. The cheer wasn't because the Razorbacks saw their name. It was because they knew Arkansas wasn't going to play at Oklahoma. The Razorbacks let out a bigger cheer when it was announced they will play Tulsa in the Stillwater (Okla.) Regional at 5 p.m. on Thursday at Cowgirl Stadium. The Arkansas-Tulsa game will be lived-streamed on ESPN3.

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HHetown Home Loans, ORSD Students Take 5 Trips in 5 Weeks Made Here... (ACORN) Five field trips in five weeks? You bet! Ouachita River School District students have been busy learning about the outdoors in both the after school program and during science lab classes. To extend learning experiences, students in grades K-3 at Acorn Elementary and 4-6 at Oden Elementary took trips to Dardanelle State Park travelling on a Little Rock Tours Charter Bus. On April 30, Kindergarten students learned about bird adaptations and birds that migrate using Dardanelle Lake as a stop-over habitat. They saw pelicans and sea gulls, as well as a great blue heron on the lake after learning about a special bird, owls, and creating a model of the owls. They also learned about mammals in the park when they played a games called “Squirrels Gone Nuts” and “Oh, Deer!” First grade students travelled on April 23 to learn about Birding Basics, Bird Beaks, and to create an Insect Orchestra. These young scientists explored how and why insects make different sounds. Eagles reside year-round at Dardanelle

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State Park. On April 16 second graders used measurement tools to compare themselves to eagles. They also learned about riparian zone characteristics and birds living on the lake. Letterboxing is an introductory lesson teaching skills used for geocaching. Third graders on April 9 learned how to use compasses to discover a “cache,” and how to identify food webs in the park. They also learned about bird calls and characteristics of various birds. Grades 4-6 from Oden Elementary completed a scavenger hunt along the banks of Dardanelle Lake. It included seed pods, reptiles, trees, water features, and more. This group of young scientists got into the lake to collect macro-invertebrates from the water to determine water quality. All the students enjoyed the large aquariums, bee hive, and hands-on exhibits in the visitor center, along with picnic lunches and a great playground. Funding for the charter buses was provided by grants from the Arkansas Humanities Council written by science lab teacher Kathy Rusert in cooperation with classroom teachers.

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This beautiful tiger striped girl will make your house a home! Wendy's birthday celebration is next August ( 08/10/16 ), bring cat treats! She is litter box trained. Wendy is good with children and cats. Wendy wants to share her life with you! You will want to share your life with Wendy too! ALL ANIMALS AT HSO ARE SPAYED/NEUTERED AND ARE CURRENT ON THEIR VACCINATIONS PRIOR TO ADOPTION. OFFICE PHONE NUMBER: (479) 394-5682 • WEB SITE: www.hsomena.org • HSO is a 501(c)(3) organization. Please consult your tax advisor to see if your donation is tax deductible.

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THURSDAY, MAY 16TH – • ?? – Mena Art Gallery – Youth Summer Art Camps for 1st – 12th grade starting May 16th. Call for more information/ space limited – 479-394-388. Mena Art Gallery hours are Wed – Saturday 10am – 3pm. • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 366 Polk Road 50. • 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – The Board Camp Baptist Church at 107 Country Road 63 will distribute food. • 11:30 a.m. – Rotary Club of Mena/Polk County will meet at Papa’s Mexican Café. Contact Sue Cavner at 234-5844 or Linda Rowe at 234-2575 for more info. • 12:00 p.m. – Polk County Library Board will meet in the Susanna Mosley Community Room at the Library. • 12:00 p.m. (noon) – The Sociable Seniors will be having lunch at the New China Restaurant. Anyone over 50 welcome. For information call Ken or Diane at 243-0191. • 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. - The Cove Branch of the Polk County Library is open. • 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Salvation Army Family Store helps families with utilities. • 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – LIVE Country & Gospel Music. Open to the public at the Daisy Room, Janssen Florist in downtown Mena. • 5:30 p.m. – Weight Watchers meets at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Education Wing, West End. Call 479-2342297 for more information. • 5:30 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous Women’s Meeting at the ABC Club at 1159 Hwy, 71, S., Mena. 479-2164606 or 479-243-0297. • 6:00 p.m. – GriefShare weekly seminar/support group will meet at the Ouachita Regional Hospice, 602 DeQueen St, Mena. Meeting for anyone in the community grieving the death of a loved one. • 6:00 p.m. – Acorn Water monthly meeting at the Water Office. • 6:30 p.m. – Disaster Preparedness Group meets at Assembly of God Church, 2111 Sutherland Ave. in Mena. • 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-243-0297. • 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meets at the old bus barn next The Crossing Church. • 7:30 p.m. – Dallas Masonic

MyPulseNews.com news@mypulsenews.com 479-243-9600 Lodge #128 meets at the Mena Lodge located in the Old Post Office by Janssen Park. • 7:30 p.m. – OLT presents ANNIE. Reserved seating available at the OLT Office weekdays 10a.m.-2p.m. FRIDAY, MAY 17TH • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 366 Polk Road 50. • 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Pioneer Day at Queen Wilhelmina State Park. For information call 479-394-2863. • 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Fibers Arts Group meets at Mena Art Gallery. • 12:00 p.m. – The Lions Meeting held in the Lions Club House on Highway 71 South. • 6:00 p.m. – Relay for Life Event at Janssen Park. See Faceback / Relay for Life Polk County. • 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meets at the old bus barn next The Crossing Church. • 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. – Hatfield Auditorium Country-Western Dance Admission is $6 and 50/50 drawing. • 7:30 p.m. – OLT presents ANNIE. Reserved seating available at the OLT Office weekdays 10a.m.-2p.m. • 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-243-0297. SATURDAY, MAY 18TH – • 10:00 a.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous men’s meeting – ABC Club across form Chopping Block: 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena – 281-387-0400. • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 366 Polk Road 50. • 2:30 p.m. – OLT presents ANNIE. Reserved seating available at the OLT Office weekdays 10a.m.-2p.m. • 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Pioneer Day at Queen Wilhelmina State Park. For information call 479-394-2863. • 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Children’s Art Class at the Mena Art Gallery, for children ages 5 to 9. Cost is $2. Call 479-394-3880 to reserve spot. • 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – 3rd Saturday Gospel Singing to be held at Janssen Park. Bring a lawn chair and cold drink. Musicians and singers welcome. For more information, contact Stanley or Jeanette Dreyer at 479-2160533. • 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn.

• 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. 479-243-0297 or 479-216-4606. SUNDAY, MAY 19TH – • 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Pioneer Day at Queen Wilhelmina State Park. For information call 479-394-2863. • 2:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-243-0297. • 3:00 p.m. – Worship service is held at Sulpher Springs Church. • 4:00 p.m. – The Freeman Family Ministry from Bismarck will be singing at the Hatfield Methodist Church. Everyone is invited to come hear them. • 5:00 p.m. – United Methodist Youth Group at the First United Methodist Church in Mena. MONDAY, MAY 20TH– • 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. – The Cove Branch Library will be open. • 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Mena Seventh-Day Adventist Church Food Pantry across from the Polk County Fairgrounds. Non-perishable food, personal care items, and nutritional help. No one will be turned away. • 5:30 p.m. – Polk County Republican Committee meets at Polk County Library, North Room. • 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn. • 6:30 p.m. – Boy Scouts of America Troop 92 meets at First United Methodist Church. Everyone is welcome. • 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-243-0297. • 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meets at the old bus barn next The Crossing Church. • 7:00 p.m. – Ouachita Beekeepers Association meeting at Union Bank. TUESDAY, MAY 21ST – • 8:00 a.m. – The Reynolds Gardener Community Men’s Breakfast at the First United Methodist Church in Mena. • 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. The written portion of the drivers test will be given at the Morrow Street Housing Authority, and as long as road conditions are optimal the driving portion of the test will be given. • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Polk County Family Mission is open in the 9th Street Ministries Building. • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 366 Polk Road 50.

Weekly Publication • 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – “Art Day” at Mena Art Gallery, 607 Mena St. Bring your current project and work with other artists. • 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – The Hatfield Branch library will be open. • 5:00 p.m. – T.O.P.S. will meet in the Union Bank Community Room for weigh-ins, followed by a meeting. • 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Polk County Housing Authority Community Room live country and gospel music. • 6:00 p.m. – The Regular Hatfield Town Council will meet at the Town Hall in Hatfield. • 7:00 p.m. – VFW Post 4451 meeting at Veterans Park in Acorn. • 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at First United Methodist Church, 9th & Port Arthur. 479-234-2887 or 479-234-3043. WEDNESDAY, MAY 22ND – • 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Shepherd’s Closet open at First Baptist Church 4802 Hwy 71 S Hatfield, AR 870-389-6412. Accepting and distributing clothing/usable household items/and nonperishable food items. • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 366 Polk Road 50. • 12:00 p.m. - The Emergency warning sirens will be tested in Mena. • 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – The Polk County Library Cove Branch is open. • 5:30 p.m. – Dinner at Christ Community Fellowship followed by services at 6:15 p.m. services for Youth, Children’s Activities, Young Adult and Adult Bible studies. • 5:30 p.m. – Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Bible Study Service. • 5:45 p.m. - The Mena First United Methodist Church Kidz will meet. • 6:00 p.m. – Warriors for Christ will meet at the Southside Church of God. • 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Trek and Varsity for Middle and High School students at Grace Bible Church, 1911 Hwy 71 N. Mena. All Area Middle and High School students are welcome. • 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-243-0297.

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The EUBANKS Family Ministry from Bismarck will be singing at the Hatfield Methodist Church, Sunday May 19th at 4 p.m. Everyone is invited to come hear them. T051519 Center Cemetery on Hwy. 246 East of Vandervoort willhave decoration May 19, 2019 at noon. you can send donations to: Joyce White 293 Polk Rd. 39 Mena, AR 71953. T051519

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When the Mena High School 40-Year Club was organized in 1956, its primary purpose was to plan gatherings for those who graduated from Mena High School more 40 years prior. Since then, 40-year Club reunions have been held in Mena every two years. Two new classes are welcomed to the club each year. Attendance continues to grow with more than 300 attending the last reunion in 2017. The events planned are informal and focus on reminiscing and renewing friendships. After many successful gatherings, the Board of Directors established a scholarship fund to assist MHS graduates who planned to attend college. In 1982, the first Scholarship Committee was formed. Members were Ellleta Flick, Pauline Morrow, Dick Barham, Dick Carver and Lee McMillan. Omar Washburn and Louise Waters soon joined the group. Louise soon became chairman and served in that capacity for many years. The Scholarship Fund grew with contributions from MHS graduates. In 2005, the Scholarship Committee established two endowments at Rich Mountain Communi-

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ty College. Currently, there are four MHS 40-Year Club endowments at UARM, and more than $20,000 has awarded to Mena High School seniors to further their education. The 2019 gathering will be held May 24-25 in Mena. A reception for the incoming classes of 1978-1979 will be at 6 pm on Friday, May 24, at the Ouachita Center on the University of Arkansas Rich Mountain. UARM will host a reception for 60+ year graduates on Saturday, May 25 at the Ouachita Center 10-11:30 am. All classes are invited to the reception at Mena High School Saturday afternoon and events will culminate with a fish fry hosted by the 40-Year Club Board of Directors. Members of the current Board of Directors are Tim Masters, Linda Parker Rowe, Nancy Davis Wright, Sue Handy Babel, Shelton Bohlman, Kathy Beck Adams and Wingo Johnson. More information and registration forms can be found at www.mhs40yearclub.org and on the Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pages/MenaHigh-School-Forty-Year-Club.

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- LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION IN COSSATOT RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT OF POLK COUNTY, ARKANSAS

In accordance with the requirements of Ark. Code Ann. §6-14-109, notice is hereby given that the annual school election in the above named school district will be held on May 21, 2019, for the following purposes: To elect 1 member to the Board of Directors for a term of 5 years; To submit the question of voting a total school tax rate (state and local) of 44.0 mills on the dollar of the assessed value of taxable property located in this School District. The proposed tax includes the uniform rate of tax (the “Statewide Uniform Rate") to be collected on all taxable property in the State and remitted to the State Treasurer pursuant to Amendment No. 74 to the Arkansas Constitution to be used solely for maintenance and operation of schools in the State. As provided in Amendment No. 74, the Statewide Uniform Rate replaces a portion of the existing rate of tax levied by this School District and available for maintenance and operation of schools in this District. The total proposed school tax levy of 44.0 mills includes 25.0 mills specifically voted for general maintenance and operation and 19.0 mills for debt service previously voted as a continuing levy pledged for the retirement of existing bonded indebtedness. The surplus revenues produced each year by debt service millage may be used by the District for other school purposes. The total proposed school tax levy of 44.0 mills represents the same rate presently being collected. The polls will open at 7:30 a.m. and will close at 7:30 p.m. at the following polling places: Ward or Precinct Polling Place EARLY & ABSENTEE VOTING ONLY Early Voting: Polk County Courthouse, Polk County Courthouse, Polk County Clerk's Office, 507 Church Avenue, Mena, Arkansas, beginning Tuesday, May 14, 2019 to Friday, May 17, 2019, and Monday, May 20, 2019 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COSSATOT RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT OF POLK COUNTY, ARKANSAS By

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Early Voting: Polk County Courthouse, Polk County Clerk's Office, 507 Church Avenue, Mena, Arkansas beginning Tuesday, May 14, 2019 to Friday, May 17, 2019, and Monday, May 20, 2019 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COSSATOT RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT OF POLK COUNTY, ARKANSAS /s/ Alex Wade Secretary of the Board Secretary of the Board

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May is Better Speech and Hearing Month. Mena Regional Health System proudly welcomes current grad student Stacee Bacon, M.S. SLP-CF (pictured left) to their rehabilitation team. Stacee will complete her M.S. degree this month with honors from Northeastern State University in Talequah, OK. Ms. Bacon is very knowledgeable in the areas of speech, language, cognition and dysphagia evaluations and treatments. Stacee joins Hailey Feldhaus, M.A., CCC-SLP, CBIS (pictured below). Ms. Feldhaus has been a valued therapist at MRHS for 5 years. She received a Masters degree in 2012 from Truman State University in Kirksville, MO. Her extended credentials include the following: Certified Brain Injury Specialist, Certified LSVT Loud Technician (a gold standard in voice therapy) VitalStim Therapy Provider (offering an innovative approach to swallowing therapy) and instructed in the Myofascial Release modality. Both therapists will be treating patients at Ouachita Rehabilitation Outpatient Center, Mena Rehabilitation Center (Inpatient program), and Elite Home Health. For more information about speech and language therapy, contact Ouachita Rehabilitation Center at 479-394-1161.

Extension Homemakers President Debbie Thompson presents the organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Single Parent Scholarship Fund contribution of $2,000.00 to Charlene Pyke, scholarship recipient. Extension Homemakers Clubs raised the money during the Ouachita Quilt Show last fall. The club had already given the Polk County Scholarship Fund $2,000.00.00 raised during the spring quilt show. That first $2,000 was matched by the Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund â&#x20AC;&#x201C; providing a total of $6,000.00 raised for scholarships by Extension Homemakers Club members.

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TiďŹ&#x20AC;any Marschall & Alban Beckwith, of Mena, Arkansas, are the proud parents of a baby girl born May 4th

Vivian and Dillon Turner, of Mena, Arkansas, are the proud parents of a baby girl born May 7th

Alaura and Trae Sechrist, of HatďŹ eld, Arkansas, are the proud parents of a baby girl born May 7th

Alicia and Skyker Jackson, 3 of Vandervoort, Arkansas, are the proud parents of a baby girl born May 9th

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