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FROM SENATOR LARRY TEAGUE

he state not only funds education for children, but also provides various classes for more than 50,000 adults every year.

GED classes are some of the most well known programs for adults. Last year 3,312 Arkansas residents took the GED tests and 2,885 passed, for a passing rate of 87 percent. That puts Arkansas above the national passing rate of 79 percent. In 2015 Arkansas test takers did even better, with a GED pass rate of 95 percent.

About 470,000 adults in Arkansas never finished high school, and a GED is a great first step for them to improve their jobs skills and continue their educations.

Another way for adults to get better jobs is to get a WAGE certificate from the state Department of Career Education. Most classes are held at Adult Education Centers. They teach entry level job skills for bank tellers, office and industrial workers. Last year more than 2,000 adults earned a certificate, and according to research by the Department they averaged a salary increase of almost 18 percent.

WAGE certificates and GEDs are provided by the Department’s Adult Education Division, which also offers English classes for adults who grew up speaking another language.

According to studies cited by the Department, people who earn a high school diploma or its equivalent will earn, on average, $568,000 more in their lifetimes than people without a diploma.

At a recent ceremony at the state Capitol, the top 25 scorers on this year’s GED tests were honored. Several of them spoke of plans to attend college.

At another ceremony at the Capitol, a group of adult graduates gathered on the steps to hear a graduation speech. They were dressed in caps and gowns, and at the end of the ceremony they tossed their caps in the air.

The Division also sends teachers to local businesses, at no cost to the business, through Workplace Education programs. Employers host the classes on their premises to improve the literacy and computer skills of their workers.

Besides learning technical skills, the adults also learn what are called “soft skills” that are often necessary to land a better job. Soft skills include punctuality, knowing how to dress appropriately, good personal hygiene and effective communication with others.

The Division is relatively small, with fewer than 20 employees, but it coordinates programs offered statewide by 36 local agencies that include school districts, community colleges and non-profits.

The Division also taught classes to about 3,500 inmates in state prisons, as well as to more than 5,000 people who get food stamps or welfare and who are required to take job training in order to qualify for benefits.

The Adult Education Division is separate from the Division of Career and Technical Education (CTE) Division, which is responsible for vocational offerings for students who are still in high school.

A Fordham Institute study found that high school students who took more than one CTE class increased their likelihood of graduating, and increased their opportunities for college and employment. The study counters the long-standing stigma that vo-tech and “shop” classes were academic dead ends.

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ane Barr, a senior at Acorn High School, plans to attend The University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and major in Chemical Engineering. Zane has been awarded the Governor’s Distinguished Scholarship valued at $40,000 and the Chancellor’s Scholarship valued at $32,000. Zane is the eighteen year old son of Mike & Jessica Barr of Mena.

Tori Barrett, a senior at Acorn High School, plans to attend Arkansas Tech University in Russellville and major in Pre-Veterinary Medicine. Tori has been awarded the Arkansas Challenge Scholarship valued at $14,000 and the Incentive Scholarship valued at $2,000. Tori is eighteen year old daughter of Eric & Betty Barrett of Vandervoort.

James Dulaney, a senior at Acorn High School, plans to attend The University of Arkansas at Rich Mountain. James will later transfer to Arkansas Tech University and major in Psychology. James has been awarded the Carroll G. and Louise Davis Endowment Scholarship valued at $2,000 and the Arkansas Challenge Scholarship valued at $13,000. James is the eighteen year old son of Vernon & Christina Wilcox of Mena.

Heather Frady, a senior at Acorn High School, plans to attend The University of Arkansas at Rich Mountain and major in Health Information Management-Billing and Coding. Heather will later transfer to Arkansas Tech University. Heather has been awarded the Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship valued at $3,320 and the Arkansas Challenge Scholarship valued at $13,000. Heather is the eighteen year old daughter of Jearl & Christine Frady of Mena.

Makenzie Goss, a senior at Acorn High School, plans to attend Arkansas Tech University at Russellville and major in Agriculture Education. Makenzie has been awarded the Academic Scholarship valued at $8,000, Anna Cress Memorial Scholarship valued at $500, Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship valued at $500 and the Arkansas Challenge Scholarship valued at $14,000. Makenzie is the eighteen year old daughter of Greg and Kim Goss of Acorn.

Josh Graves, a senior at Acorn High School, plans to attend the United Welding Institute at Pottsville Arkansas. Josh has been awarded a $1,000 welding scholarship. Josh is the eighteen year old son of David & Jennifer Graves of Mena.

Elizabeth Hachtel, a senior at Acorn High School, plans to attend The University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and double major in Biology and Psychology.

Elizabeth has been awarded the Honors College Academic Scholarship valued at $16,000, Anna Cress Memorial Scholarship valued at $500, George Thomas Scholarship valued at $1,000, the Arkansas Challenge Scholarship valued at $14,000, and the Robert L. Morrow Scholarship valued at $500. Elizabeth is the eighteen year old daughter of David and Deborah Hachtel of Mena.

Caici Hannaman, a senior at Acorn High School, plans to attend The University of Arkansas at Rich Mountain and receive an Associate Degree. Caici has been awarded the Arkansas Challenge Scholarship valued at $13,000. Caici is the eighteen year old daughter of Kristina Hannaman of Mena.

Faith Hill, a senior at Acorn High School, plans to attend The University of Arkansas at Rich Mountain and receive an Associate Degree. Faith will later transfer to The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith and major in Occupational Therapy. Faith has been awarded the TRIO Leadership Designated Scholarship valued at $500, Arkansas Challenge Scholarship valued at $13,000, the U.S. Electrical Motors (NIDEC) Endowment Scholarship valued at $2,000 and a Cross Country Scholarship from UA Rich Mountain. Faith is the eighteen year old daughter of David & Raychel Hill of Mena.

Cross Hughes, a senior at Acorn High School, plans to attend The University of Arkansas at Rich Mountain and receive an Associate Degree. Cross has been awarded the Carroll G. and Louise Davis Endowment Scholarship valued at $2,000 and a Cross Country Scholarship from UA Rich Mountain. Cross is the eighteen year old son of Eric & Tammy Hughes of Mena.

Hadrian Lynch, a senior at Acorn High School, plans to attend the United Welding Institute at Pottsville Arkansas. Hadrian has been awarded a $10,000 welding scholarship. Hadrian is the seventeen year old son of Chance & Brandy Allen of Acorn.

Bridgette Magness, a senior at Acorn High School, plans to attend Arkansas Tech University in Russellville and major in Nursing. Bridgette has been awarded the Academic Excellence Scholarship valued at $16,000, Elmer Rainwater Family Scholarship valued at $500, Arkansas Game & Fish Archery Scholarship valued at $2,000 and the Arkansas Challenge Scholarship valued at $14,000. Bridgette is the seventeen year old daughter of Michael & Cherie Magness of Acorn.

Josey Webb, a senior at Acorn High School, plans to attend Southern Arkansas University at Magnolia and major in Agriculture Business. Josey has been awarded the University Scholarship valued at $36,000, Arkansas FFA Endowment Scholarship valued at $500, National FFA Collegiate Scholarship valued at $1,500, Farm Credit Scholarship valued at $1,000, Polk County Cattleman’s Association Scholarship valued at $1,000, Polk County Farm Bureau Scholarship valued at $600, Rich Mountain Conservation Scholarship valued at $500, Lloyd Lee Lott Memorial Scholarship valued at $750, Mary Davis Memorial Scholarship valued at $1,200 and the Acorn Alumni Scholarship valued at $1,000. Josey is seventeen year old daughter of Duane & Dotsy Webb of Acorn.

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Arkansas House of Representatives

JOHN MADDOX

Every year at the end of May, leaders from rural communities around the state gather for the Rural Development Conference to attend workshops and panel discussions about issues unique to small towns.

At this year’s conference, which was in Little Rock, Rural Services handed out 54 competitively awarded grants worth a total of $736,000. Among the grants are $4,000 to the Grant County Fair Association to build a new livestock show barn; $13,000 to Big Flat in Baxter County to purchase five sets of self-contained breathing equipment for firefighters; and $65,000 to Calhoun County to build a 62-foot bridge and to elevate County Road 3 to prevent flooding and erosion.

For those counties and towns, these are real needs that impact safety and the quality of life.

But to appreciate the positive impact of these grants, we can look to the city of Marvel, which has received two similar grants in the past several years from the Delta Regional Authority, a different program with the same aim – to help struggling rural communities.

With the first grant, Marvel retired its dilapidated water tower and installed a new tank that supplies water to the town.

Now, the town is wrapping up its second project, the rehabilitation of its sewage system, which it paid for with $800,000 from the Delta Regional Authority.

In Marvel, the deteriorating pipes sent raw sewage into the ground and filled ditches. Septic tanks at many older homes had caved in and contributed to the problem. Sometimes, especially after a big rain, the sewage would back up into houses.

Barbie Washburn, who has been office manager for the Marvel Water Department for 34 years, said the situation was more than an unpleasant inconvenience. The raw sewage was a threat to the health of the 11,000 residents. And that’s just inside the city limits. Another 1,000 people outside the city limits suffered with the same problem.

To make things right, the city laid miles of pipe, connected all the houses to the city system, and replaced a couple of pumps. Now, some people have city sewer service for the first time in their life.

A year after Marvel received the money, the project is complete except for some cleanup.

The local economy and a few Marvelites enjoyed another benefit from the infusion of money when the city hired them to work on the project.

Barbie said the improvement is a huge blessing to residents, who now no longer have to worry about where their wastewater is going.

The Rural Development Conference ended Thursday afternoon. The city and county leaders have returned to their rural communities ready to fix things up, and they have the money to pay for it.

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Acorn Releases It’s 2017 - 2018 High School Academic Awards

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he following awards were presented to students at the Academic Awards Banquet on Tuesday, May 8, 2018.

Mr. Barr: Stran Strother Quantitative Literacy; Zane Barr Physics; Sarah Wallace Algebra I; Kaelin Harding Math 7; Gage Mortimer Pre-Algebra 8th.

Ms. Haggard: Chassie Wornick Computer Business Applications; Zane Barr Digital Communications; Kiersten Larucci Career Development; Raeghan Weddle Career Development; Brookelyn Goss Intro to Business Communications; Rachael Miller Intro to Business Communications; Elizabeth Hachtel CS Programming I; Zane Barr CS Programming II, CS Programming III. Mr. Hawkins: Jayden Willborg Science 7; Kiersten Larucci Science 8; Halli Holland Physical Science; Chassie Wornick Environmental Science.

Ms. Jackson: Kim Strasner 9th Grade FACS; Makenna Goss Food Production; Bridgette Magness Food Safety & Nutrition; Jayden Willborg Family CSI; Kierston Larucci Exploring Personal Finance; Raeghan Weddle Exploring Personal Finance; Ashley Sides Career Ready 10; Ashley Sides Financial Literacy.

Mr. Ledbetter: Adam McDaniel Driver Education; Jeb Willborg Driver Education; Emmy Goss Health; Halli Holland Health; Corryn Holland Health; Madison Blair Health.

Ms. McGee: Kacey Head Pre-AP Biology; Makayla Anderson Chemistry; Justin Richmond Pre-AP Biology; Kacey Head Spanish I; Makenna Goss Spanish I; Tessa Kesterson Spanish II; Rachel Murr Spanish II; Kaelin Harding Science 7 Ms. Neufeld: Jayden Willborg English 7; Sunshine Butterfield English 8; Halli Holland English 9; Jordan Hannaman English 12.

Ms. Padilla: Haley Sandoval Geometry; Brady Lyle Algebra II; Josey Webb College Algebra; Makayla Anderson Pre-Calculus; Raeghan Weddle Algebra I; Justin Richmond Geometry; Kayla Curry Math 8.

Ms. Singleton: Makenna Goss Pre-AP English 10; Mercedes Mowdy Pre-AP English 10; Jeb Willborg English 1; Makayla Anderson AP Language/Comp I; Raeghan Weddle English 8; Elizabeth Hachtel English Composition II; Makenzie Goss College Speech; Samuel Bloodworth High School Speech.

Mr. Spradlin: Mekinzie Kyle AP U.S. History; Tyler Smedley Civics; Sarah Wallace Economics; Kaelin Harding Geography 7; Raeghan Weddle Pre-AP U.S. History; Michael Laing Arkansas History 7.

Ms. Strothers: Ashley Sides Art I & II. Mr. Willsey: Mindy Hibbs Pre-AP World History; Kacey Head Pre-AP World History; Ashley Sides U.S. History.

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May 30, 2018

GOVERNOR HUTCHISON

very year at the end of May, leaders from rural communities around the state gather for the Rural Development Conference to attend workshops and panE el discussions about issues unique to small towns.

At this year’s conference, which was in Little Rock, Rural Services handed out 54 competitively awarded grants worth a total of $736,000. Among the grants

are $4,000 to the Grant County Fair Association to build a new livestock show barn; $13,000 to Big Flat in Baxter County to purchase five sets of self-contained breathing equipment for firefighters; and $65,000 to Calhoun County to build a 62-foot bridge and to elevate County Road 3 to prevent flooding and erosion.

For those counties and towns, these are real needs that impact safety and the quality of life.

But to appreciate the positive impact of these grants, we can look to the city of Marvell, which has received two similar grants in the past several years from the Delta Regional Authority, a different program with the same aim – to help struggling rural communities.

With the first grant, Marvell retired its dilapidated water tower and installed a new tank that supplies water to the town.

Now, the town is wrapping up its second project, the rehabilitation of its sewage system, which it paid for with $800,000 from the Delta Regional Authority.

In Marvell, the deteriorating pipes sent raw sewage into the ground and filled ditches. Septic tanks at many older homes had caved in and contributed to the problem. Sometimes, especially after a big rain, the sewage would back up into houses.

Barbie Washburn, who has been office manager for the Marvell Water Department for 34 years, said the situation was more than an unpleasant inconvenience. The raw sewage was a threat to the health of the 11,000 residents. And that’s just inside the city limits. Another 1,000 people outside the city limits suffered with the same problem.

To make things right, the city laid miles of pipe, connected all the houses to the city system, and replaced a couple of pumps. Now, some people have city sewer service for the first time in their life.

A year after Marvell received the money, the project is complete except for some cleanup.

The local economy and a few Marvellites enjoyed another benefit from the infusion of money when the city hired them to work on the project.

Barbie said the improvement is a huge blessing to residents, who now no longer have to worry about where their wastewater is going.

The Rural Development Conference ended Thursday afternoon. The city and county leaders have returned to their rural communities ready to fix things up, and they have the money to pay for it.

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EMMA LUCILLE REYNOLDS Emma Lucille Reynolds, age 83, of Mena, Arkansas formerly of Van, Texas passed away Thursday, May 24, 2018 at her home.

She was born February 3, 1935 in Dallas, Texas to the late Thomas Virgil Reynolds and the late Emma Lou O’Neal Reynolds. Emma was a people person and enjoyed being a waitress for many years and never met a stranger.

She was of the Pentecostal faith and enjoyed crocheting. Emma also loved to dance. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, mother-in-law, and friend.

She is survived by her children Lisa Rochelle Reyes of Ben Wheeler, Texas; Tracy Todd Collins and wife Kim of Overton, Texas; Kimberly Flonell Gebhardt and husband Josh of Mena, Arkansas. Grandchildren Katricia Hill and husband Scott of Lindale, Texas; Nikki Collins of Tennessee; Kaylee Collins of Tennessee; Jacob Cooksy and wife Lyndsey of Lindale, Texas; Rashell Harden of Willis, Texas. Great Grandchildren Cameron Hill, Collin Hill, Cayden Hill, Aimie Cooksy, Christian Cooksy and Malachi Cooksy of Lindale, Texas. Great Great Grandchild Paylon Grace Sage of Hatfield, Arkansas. A daughter-in-law Dorie Brouse of Willis, Texas. Numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other family and friends too numerous to mention.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Lou Reynolds, siblings Robert Starr Reynolds, Calvin Coolage Reynolds, Leslie Edward Reynolds, Doris Evelyn Reynolds and Helen Mae Reynolds, grand-daughter Courtney McCormack, and son Johnny Leroy Collins.

Funeral services were Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Beasley Wood Chapel with Brother Victor Rowell officiating. Interment followed in the Pinecrest Memorial Park cemetery under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.

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churches she committed herself as a member, and demonstrating her love as witness to her redemption through her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Janet was a faithful disciple of Jesus, JERRY MORTON loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend and member of First Baptist Church in Searcy.

DOVER She is loved by her family and will be deeply missed.

Jerry Morton Dover, 85 She was preceded in death by her parents, died Thursday, May 24, Marvin and Ola Turner; her son, Todd McCord; 2018 in Mena. He was her sister-in-law, Ann Brown Turner; father and born to Delter (Dan) Dover mother-in-law, Eddie and Margie McCord and and Viva Herring Dover on March 7, 1933 in her nephew, John McCord.

Hatfield, Arkansas.

Janet is survived by her husband of 38 Jerry worked many years as an engineer years, David M. McCord of Judsonia, Arkansas; for Phillips Oil Co., Texas Instruments, and her daughter and son in law, Leah and David B. E-Systems. He was a licensed pilot and Dixon of Neches, Texas; grandchildren, David enjoyed flying his own private planes. He was C. Dixon and Alexis Dixon of Neches, Texas; a longtime member of the local chapter of the her brothers and sisters in law; Ken Turner Civil Air Patrol and was a veteran of the Korean and Connie Wells of Madison, Mississippi and War. Jerry also enjoyed astronomy and hand Mark and Starla Turner of Pine Bluff, Arkansas; built several telescopes. her sister and brother in law, Martha and Sam He had a beautiful voice and love to sing, Roberts of Stuttgart, Arkansas; her brother-inespecially to his grandchildren. He was a memlaw and sister in law, Bob and Denise McCord ber of the Church of Christ. of Norman, Arkansas; several nieces and nephHe was preceded in death by his parents ews and a host of other relatives and friends. and three children.

Funeral services were Tuesday, May 29, Jerry is survived by his Wife of 64 years 2018 at 10:00 A.M. at the First Baptist Church Johnnie Frost Dover. His son Clifton Dover of in Searcy, Arkansas with Dr. Brian Whitney Mena, Arkansas. Daughters Sabrina Stafford of and Brother David B Dixon officiating. InterFort Smith, Arkansas and Diana Davis of Mena, ment followed at 3:00 P.M. at the Mount Ida Arkansas. Seven grandchildren and three Cemetery at Mount Ida, Arkansas under the great-grandchildren. His sisters JoAnne Taylor direction of Bowser Family Funeral Home in of Oregon and Rachel Rooney of Sapulpa, Mena. Visitation was Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at Oklahoma.

9:00 A.M. at the First Baptist Church in Searcy.

Several nieces and nephews. Jerry loved Arrangements were entrusted to Bowser Family his Savior and his family and will be missed.

Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas.

His body was sent for cremation and a Pallbearers were Gordan Ingram, Burl memorial service will be held Tuesday, May Collinsworth, Richard Lochala, Anthony Moore, 29, 2018, 10:00 a.m. at Beasley Wood Chapel Charles Halbert, and Jason Hendricks. with military honors by the local VFW chapter.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Arrangements were made under the direction of Williams Baptist University, 56 McClellan, Box the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

3736, Walnut Ridge, AR 72476. On memo line on check: Todd McCord Memorial Scholarship.

Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com JANET MCCORD Janet McCord, age 63 of Judsonia, Arkansas, died, Saturday, May 26, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Friday, October 15, 1954 to Marvin Lee and Ola Pauline Mize Turner in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.

Janet was a diligent worker who earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from UALR with Magna Cum Laude distinctions. She applied her education for many years at Cossatot Technical College and Rich Mountain Community College as an Adult Education Instructor, helping others obtain the education necessary to better their lives. Janet employed her God given gifts in three ministries: being a faithful pastor’s wife to David for 38 years, a caring and loving mother to Leah and Todd, and helping others through her work as an Adult Educator.

Janet’s hobbies were a natural manifestation of her love and care for others; she delighted in creating quilts and homemade crafts for others, actively participating in the ministries of the

sister, and friend and will be missed by all who knew her.

Ann was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Wilburn Robbins; her daughter in law, Brenda Robbins and her sister in law, Ann Blanks.

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Ann is survived by three sons and two daughters in law, Tim Robbins of Mena, Mark and Karen Robbins of Mena, and Will and Laura Robbins of Pearl River, Louisiana; two daughters and sons in law, Jan and Bob Young of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Trish and Gordon Petrosky of Billings, Montana; her brother and sister, Bill Blanks of Tolar, Texas and Morgann Jack of San Luis Obispo, California; eleven grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild, plus several nieces and nephews and numerous relatives and friends.

The interment will be Thursday, May 31, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. at the Pinecrest Memorial Park in Mena under the direction of Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena. A memorial service will follow the burial at 11:00 A.M.at the Northside Church of Christ in Mena. No visitation is planned. Arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena.

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LAURA ANN ROBBINS Laura Ann Robbins, age 91, of Mena, Arkansas, died Friday, May 25, 2018 in Pencil Bluff, Arkansas. She was born on Monday, December 13, 1926 to William Henry and Emma Lee Williams Blanks in San Angelo, Texas.

Ann was a member of the Northside Church of Christ in Mena where she enjoyed fellowshipping with her church family. She lived her life for the Lord. Ann had the gift of hospitality and was a gracious hostess. She loved her family and enjoyed nature. Ann also enjoyed working in her garden, baking sweets for her family, and cooking; her family loved her red beans. Ann and her family were honored as Polk County Farm Family of the Year; she was very proud of her family’s dedication to the family farm.

Ann was a loving mother, grandmother,

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Acorn Announces President’s Education Awards

he President’s Award for Educational Achievement is given to students in the 8th and 12th grade who meet the following qualifications. Have shown tremendous improvement and growth in their academics; Have a commitment to learning and improving in their academics; Have an excellent school record but do not meet the criterion for the President’s Award for Excellence. The following students were selected: 8th Grade Achievement Awards: Kayla Curry, Ashton Hicks, Gage Mortimer, Ethan Sutherland, Kaylee Tedder, Riley Weddle, Ayden Wood.

12th Grade Achievement Awards: Brandon Harvey, Faith Hill.

The President’s Award for Educational Excellence is given to students in the 8th grade who meet the following qualifications. Students must have a minimum G.P.A. of 3.5 and ACT ASPIRE Test Scores in Math or Literacy of Exceeding. The following students were selected: 8th Grade Excellence Awards: Damian Bohlman, Mason Cunningham, Lexi Dilbeck, Kyla Kimp, Kiersten Larucci, Jacob Lyle, Abbigail McCarroll, Abby Nance, Justice Neufeld, Josh Tilley, Raeghan Weddle .

The President’s Award for Educational Excellence is given to students in the 12th grade who meet the following qualifications. Students must maintain a minimum G.P.A. of 3.5 and have above average A.C.T. College Entrance Test Results.

The following students were selected: 12th Grade Excellence Awards: Zane Barr, Makenzie Goss, Elizabeth Hachtel, Bridgette Magness, Josey Webb.

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TAMMY YOUNG

andy Page joined the UA Rich Mountain family as a faculty member in 2003. As Computer Technology Instructor, her responsibilities include teaching full-time information systems courses in both a traditional and non-traditional setting such as online courses.

Page is an alumna of Weyerhaeuser High School in northern Wisconsin. Her post-secondary accomplishments include alumni of the following: University of Arkansas Rich Mountain with an Associate of Applied Science in Microcomputer Technician and Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology, University of Arkansas at Fort Smith with a B.S. in Information Technology with a specialty in Web Design, and an M.S. in Information Systems from Baker College in Flint, Michigan.

“I started working at UA Rich Mountain part-time while I was a student here, helping to create a new website for the College. In 2004, I began work in our Information Technology department as a technician, while still working on my bachelor’s degree at UAFS. While working in the IT Department, I subbed for an instructor and taught some Workforce Training classes. This peaked my interest in the area of instruction and later led me to pursue my master’s degree.” While working on her master’s degree, a position opened in the Computer Technology Department for an instructor to teach computer programming, web design, and applications. Page was hired for the position while finishing her master’s degree and has been teaching at the College ever since. “Being part of the great team at UA Rich Mountain really is a blessing. The folks here truly want their students to succeed and will do whatever they can to help them along the way”, stated Page.

She goes on to say, “I can honestly say that teaching is a profession that takes tons of hard work, dedication, and patience, but is one of the most rewarding careers out there. I honestly never set out to be an instructor; life just put it in my path. However, I could not see myself doing anything else right now. There is a great amount of joy in helping people discover new things, ideas, and paths in their lives. Some of my greatest moments in a classroom have been watching the light in a student’s eyes come on as they figure out that little thing that has been baffling them for days.”

Kandy enjoys camping, fishing, working in her yard, and spending time with her family. Both of her daughters are collegiate athletes and she and her husband enjoy traveling to watch them compete. As a busy couple and family, their time together is very valuable and cherished.

Come by the main campus in Mena to meet Kandy Page, Computer Technology Instructor at UA Rich Mountain! #jointhetradition

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Lum & Abner Reenactment presented by ~ OLT’s Lyric Players

Two Shows, Two Locations On Stage @ Janssen Park Pineridge Literacy Club Frid. June 1st @ 3 pm

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Original Lum & Abner movies will be continuously shown both Firday & Saturday at OLT starting at 2 pm and continue as interest dictates

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One name will be drawn from each business every Thursday afternoon. These qualifiers go into the final drawing. Vacations are booked for late July 2018.

Final Drawing: Drawing June 1st Chiquita’s Mena Ford Mena Regional Gift Shop Davis Brothers Collision Center Farm Bureau Insurance Branding Iron BBQ & Steakhouse

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he Army Corps of Engineers, Millwood Tri-Lakes Project Office is closing Coon Creek swim beach on Gilliam Lake until further notice. The temporary closure is the result of a blue-green algae bloom. Corps officials said boating and fishing is allowed but urges visitors to avoid the algae when out on the lake.

The Corps posted signs to alert visitors that swimming is not allowed on the lake until the algae bloom has dissipated or tests confirm that it is safe.

Visitors are advised not to drink untreated lake water and avoid areas with visible algae accumulations or discolored water. Children and animals are the most susceptible to illness and skin irritations when exposed to toxic algae.

Some types of blue-green algae produce natural toxins or poisons. When these algae die and break down, toxins can be released into the water.

The Corps, in coordination with the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality, will continue monitoring the blue-green algae level.

For more information on the status of recreation on Gillham Lake call the Millwood Tri-Lakes Project Office at 870-898-3343, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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wo tourists from “up north” came to Mena several years ago for the Lum and Abner Festival and expressed a certain amount of disappointment to a member of Ouachita Little Theatre. It wasn’t because they didn’t appreciate the beautiful Polk County surroundings, the craft fair, parade, shows, and small-town Americana. It was because they couldn’t find much emphasis on the actual “Lum and Abner” characters from the famed radio broadcasts of the 1930’s, ‘40’s and early ‘50s. OLT’s Lyric Players are making certain that doesn’t happen to any other fans who visit Mena for the Lum and Abner Festival.

OLT invites you to take a break from the heat of the afternoon and escape to the air-conditioned theatre for refreshments and good old-fashioned entertainment. Or if you prefer, there is no need to leave the festivities of the park to get acquainted with the most famous Pine Ridge characters of all time. The Lyric Players will be performing two different “reader’s theater” style radio shows. The first episode called “The Pine Ridge Literary Club” is scheduled on Friday, June 1 at 3:00 PM at the Janssen Park Stage, and at Ouachita Little Theatre (610 Mena St.) on Saturday, June 2 at 3:00 PM. “The Great Divide” will be performed in the park on Friday at 1:30 PM and at the OLT on Saturday at 1:30 PM. In addition, the six original Lum and Abner movies will be continuously showing beginning both Friday and Saturday at 2:00 PM and running as long as there is interest.

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Home and Garden

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With longer days and shorter nights come warm weather opportunities to make home and garden improvements. Become inspired to start working on projects, both indoors and out, with these new seasonal books.

Caring for Cacti There’s much more to your little green plants than just keeping them alive, according to “Happy Cactus: Cacti, Succulents, and More.” Unearth the secrets of different cacti and succulents with profiles of more than 50 popular varieties -- from the cute, flowering pincushion cactus to the wacky prickly pear. Discover what makes your plant unique and find out where to put it, when to water it, what to feed it, what to look out for, and how to encourage its distinctive traits, from flower stalks to fast growth.

Simplify Your Life Living simply can mean living better, according to “Less: A Visual Guide to Minimalism.” Using, flow charts, icons and other graphics, the book demonstrates how to apply minimalism to your home, wardrobe, decor, cooking, cleaning and finances, to give you more time, space, money, clarity and overall enjoyment of your experiences.

Understanding Tools Are you a DIYer or aspire to be one? Get a better handle on tools with “The Tool Book: A Tool Lover’s Guide to Over 200 Hand Tools.” This visual guide highlights how to use, understand and properly care for over 200 hand tools, and includes a foreword by Nick Offerman, host of NBC’s “Making It.” Discover why each tool is perfect for the job, through step-by-step illustrations and scientific explanations, and why it deserves a prominent spot in your shed, workshop, studio or makerspace.

Gardening Indoors Learn where to place houseplants for the best effect in your home and how to properly care for them, with the trusted advice, creative inspiration, strong visual aesthetic and step-by-step detail found in “Practical Houseplant Book.” Two-hundred plant profiles provide information and care instructions for a variety of plants, including ferns, orchids and succulents, while a dozen photographic projects offer ideas for using plants to decorate your home or greenhouse -- from eye-catching terrariums to a living succulent wall. With information on plant care, propagation, pests and diseases, pruning, and problem-solving, this is a useful guide for any indoor gardener.

Growing Food Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned grower, “Grow Something Different to Eat: Weird and wonderful heirloom fruits and vegetables for your garden,” can give you confidence to grow, cook and preserve some unusually tasty crops. Learn to grow unique fruits, vegetables and grains, at Mena Regional Health System such as orange eggplants, quinoa, chia, and white strawberries. All plants May 18th - 25th, 2018 can be started indoors and kept as Seara Trammel, of Cove, Arkansas, is the proud mother of houseplants, or grown outdoors in the a baby boy born on May 22nd. garden.

This summer, discover creative ideas for improving your indoor and Ashlea and Aaron Beck, of Hatfield, Arkansas, are the proud outdoor spaces with gardening, DIY parents of a baby boy born on May 22nd. projects, and more.

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Lucinda and Mark Cannon, of Mena, Arkansas, are the proud parents of a baby girl born on May 23rd.

Desirae Chapman and Edgar Gonzalez, of Mena, Arkansas, are the proud parents of a baby boy born on May 23rd.

Announcement Katherine Blair Self, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Self of Zafra, Oklahoma, is set to wed Nicholas Reed Mendoza, son of 23 Mr. & Mrs. Avel Menadoza of January 6, Arkansas 2016 Mena, on June 2, 2018.

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Racheal Hicks-Dixon and Devin Smith, of Cove, Arkansas are the proud parents of a baby boy born on May 22nd.

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THURSDAY – 5/31/18 • 7:00 a.m. – Farmers Market at the Mena Depot on Sherwood.

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

• 10:30 a.m. – Gator & Friends will be performing at The Mena Senior Center.

• 11:30 a.m. – Rotary Club of Mena/Polk County meets at Papa’s Mexican Café. Contact Sue Cavner at 234-5844 or Linda Rowe at 2342575 for more info.

• 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. - 9th Street Ministries will have a free dinner and fellowship in the 9th Street Ministries building.

• 5:30 p.m. – Weight Watchers meets at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Education Wing, West End. Call 479-234-2297 for more information.

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

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

• 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 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.

FRIDAY – 6/1/18 • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 366 Polk Road 50.

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

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

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

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

• 9:30 p.m. – Karaoke Contest at

Fraternal Order of the Eagles, 3091 Hwy. 71 North. $5 Entry fee. Must be 21 years old.

SUNDAY – 6/2/18 • 2:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-243-0297.

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

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

SATURDAY – 6/3/18 • 7:00 a.m. – Farmers Market at the Mena Depot on Sherwood.

• 10:00 a.m. – Men’s & Women’s Conference at Covenant of Life Family Church. Lunch will be provided.

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

• 1:00 p.m. – There will be an M.S.A.A. Support Group meeting in Room 156 at UA-Rich Mountain.

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

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

MONDAY – 6/4/18 • 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 at 149 Polk Road 43, across from Fairgrounds. Non-perishable food, personal care items, and nutritional help.

Everyone will be served.

• 6:00 p.m. – Polk County Fair & Rodeo meets at the Fairgrounds.

• 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.

• 6:30 p.m. – Shady Grove RVFD business and training meeting.

• 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 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. – Potter RVFD meeting at the Fire Station.

• 7:00 p.m. – Acorn RVFD meeting will be at the Fire House.

• 7:00 p.m. – Mena Emblem Club meets at the Elks Lodge.

TUESDAY – 6/5/18 • 7:00 a.m. – Farmers Market at the Mena Depot on Sherwood.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• 6 – 8 p.m. – Country and Gospel music is played at the Polk County Housing Authority Community Room.

• 6:00 p.m. – Sons of Confederate Veterans meet at the Limetree Restaurant for their monthly meeting.

• 7:00 p.m. – Dallas Valley RVFD meets for training at the Fire House.

• 7:00 p.m. – Acorn Fire & Rescue meets at the Fire Department.

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

WEDNESDAY – 6/6/18 • 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 Hatfield, Wickes, Grannis, Vandervoort, Cove, and Mena.

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

• 5:45 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. • 6:15 p.m. – Dallas Avenue Baptist Church offers Discovery Kids – Kindergarten Thru 5th Grade; Collide Youth Ministry – 6th Thru 12th Grades; and Adult Bible Study.

• 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 across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-243-0297.

• 7:00 p.m. – Inquiry Classes into the Catholic Faith will be held in the St. Thomas House at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 203 8th Street, and continue through Easter 2018. No cost or obligation, anyone interested is invited. Call 479-394-1017 for more information.

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Apple Support Advisor Scam Uses Scare Tactics S

OFFICE OF: ATTOURNEY GENERAL

cammers unrelenting phone call tactics are used to convince Arkansans of suspicious activity in Apple iCloud accounts, stating the user must contact Apple Support Advisor immediately. The automated calls that appear to be from Dallas, Nebraska, Hawaii and other locations, ask Arkansans to press 1 or call 925-244-1845 to connect with the company, but this is a scam.

“These deceptive phone calls can often sound legitimate and may scare some Apple users into following the caller’s instructions,” said Attorney General Rutledge. “But the caller is likely to ask for remote access to the computer to change settings and trick the user into installing malware. The caller could also convince the user to enroll in a fake maintenance program and ask for credit card information to complete the purchase. Arkansans should never turn over any personal or financial information during an unsolicited phone call and should confirm caller ID and call back numbers from an independent search.”

Attorney General Rutledge and the Federal Trade Commission released the following tips for Arkansans who receive this call, or get a similar pop-up message on the computer: • Hang up on unexpected or urgent call from anyone claiming to be tech support. It’s not a real call. And do not rely on caller ID to prove who a caller is because criminals can spoof the phone number they are calling from.

• Do not give personal or banking information over the phone to an unknown individual.

• If asked to pay for anything with a prepaid gift card, then it is a scam.

• Ignore pop-up message on the computer or a mobile device encouraging the user to call tech support. There are legitimate pop-ups from security software to do things like update operating systems. But do not call a number that pops up on the screen in a warning about a computer problem.

• Call the security software company directly if there is reason for concern – but do not use the phone number in the pop-up or on caller ID. Instead, look for the company’s contact information online or a receipt.

• Never share passwords or give control of a computer to an unsolicited caller.

My office has received reports of Arkansans receiving multiple calls a day from different numbers, all with the same recordings.

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ittle Rock, Ark. – Arkansas Community Foundation has launched AspireArkansas.org, an expanded online version of the Aspire Arkansas report with accessible, county-by-county data on education, healthcare, families and communities to help individuals, organizations and communities make better decisions through better data access.

“Individuals and groups throughout the state can use the data on AspireArkansas.org to target key issues that mean the most for their communities,” said Heather Larkin, Arkansas Community Foundation President and CEO. “The knowledge they gain can be a catalyst for choosing the most important local priorities to support with time, funding and advocacy."

Aspire Arkansas grew from a need that Arkansas Community Foundation identified for more accessible, localized data that can drive community improvement. Back in 2011, the first Aspire Arkansas report was published with county-by-county data on issues important to Arkansans. The data was updated in 2013 and an Aspire Actions report was added to help Arkansans bridge the gap between data and actions that could accomplish specific community goals.

Since the inception of Aspire Arkansas in 2011, Community Foundation affiliates throughout our state have been able to make grants and build partnerships to address the areas identified through the Aspire Arkansas data and analysis. Statewide organizations and government entities have used the combined statistics to better understand issues and provide smarter answers to those they serve.

“Key findings aggregated on AspireArkansas.org all come from previously published sources. But seeing the data together can provide a snapshot of the quality of life in our state or in a particular county,” said Sarah Kinser, Community Foundation Chief Program Officer.

On the AspireArkansas.org site, community indicators help determine strengths and weaknesses and focus efforts to improve Arkansas. Aspire Arkansas also provides commentary that interprets the indicator information through maps, graphs, summaries and charts. For most indicators, data by county is available. Details of county-by-county data can be downloaded free from the site.

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High school graduation rates in Arkansas are increasing.

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College remediation rates are decreasing somewhat, although our rate is still relatively high compared to other states.

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Insurance coverage rates now match the national average, 90 percent.

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Unemployment is below the national average and decreasing.

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Child abuse and neglect dropped 14 percent between 2012 and 2017.

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Arkansas leads the way on charitable giving, ranking third in the nation 7.

The share of Arkansans taking part in service organizations, neighborhood organizations and other groups rose 4 percentage points to 30 percent between 2008 and 2013.

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There are large disparities by race and ethnicity on almost every education indicator.

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Only 37 percent of third graders meet the reading readiness benchmark ACT Aspire standardized test.

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OR “The Community Foundation funded the website and data aggregation,” said Larkin.

“We want to provide easily accessible data so that better giving decisions can be made – to let more people know how our state is doing on crucial issues.”

Arkansas Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization that fosters smart giving to improve communities. The Community Foundation offers tools to help Arkansans protect, Relaxing in your Spending the weekend grow and direct their charitable dollars as they learn more about community needs. By favorite chair. changing light bulbs. making grants and sharing knowledge, the Community Foundation supports charitable programs that work for Arkansas and partners to create new initiatives that address the gaps. Since 1976, the Community Foundation has provided more than $179 million in grants and partnered with thousands of Arkansans to help them improve our neighborhoods, our towns and our entire state. Contributions to the Community Foundation, its When it comes to light bulbs, a good offense is the best defense. That’s funds and any of its 28 affiliates are fully tax deductible. why Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs make smart dollars and sense. With

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UARM Celebrates Brenda Miner TAMMY YOUNG

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n August 2018, Brenda Miner will celebrate her 23rd anniversary as a member of the University of Arkansas Rich Mountain family. For many years, she worked in TRiO secondary and post-secondary programs including; Educational Opportunity Center, Upward Bound, and Talent Search. She currently serves as the Director of Library Services and her office is located in the Johnson Learning Commons.

She began her career at UA Rich Mountain in 1995 and was hired by former RMCC President, Mr. Bill Abernathy to work in TRiO’s Talent Search Program. Miner worked for three different TRiO Programs from 1995 – 2014 and shares great memories she gained from working with first-generation students and their families as well as the school districts served in the Ouachita Mountain Region by the TRiO programs.

Her current position as Director of Library Services provides a wealth of experiences in working with students and community members.

The Johnson Learning Commons (JLC) is housed in the Spencer Building on the main campus in Mena and is located in the “nucleus” of the campus. The JLC includes the original St. John Library collection with the traditional print materials for check out but it also offers services including; open computer lab, remote and in-house access to databases and the catalog, access to study rooms, laptops and Chromebooks available for checkout while using the library facility, and access to archival materials. The mission of JLC is to support the academic offerings at UA Rich Mountain through the access to databases and by offering special displays and programs as well as assistance. JLC provides a user-friendly environment for patrons to study, improve their computer skills, and most importantly, learn how to do academic research. The JLC hours of operation are posted on the College’s website and Facebook page.

Miner also serves as the Ouachita Mountains Regional Librarian, serving the Polk County Library, rural branch libraries of Polk County, and the Montgomery County Library. With the collaborative partnership between the county libraries and the Johnson Learning Commons, Miner has coordinated “Author Talks & Book Signing” events such as the one hosted in April 2018 for New York Times Best Selling List and featured author for Arkansas’ Good Reads Program, Lisa Wingate.

“If someone would have told my high school self that I would have such an incredible job working with such incredible people, I’m not sure I would have believed it. I love what I do. Every morning, I park my car where I face Rich Mountain, I walk toward the building with the sun rising over the pond, and I think, “Not only am I thankful for my job, but where I live in such a beautiful part of the state”, stated Miner.

Brenda is a proud alumna of Acorn High School. Her post-secondary career includes; attending Rich Mountain Community College, obtaining a B.S.E. and M.S.E. from Henderson State University, and M.L.I.S. from University of Oklahoma.

Brenda enjoys reading but despite what people may think, she has not read all of the books in the library. She and her husband, Johnny have a daughter, LeAnn and son-inlaw Ryan Ray of Mena and a son, Evan Miner of Rogers. She also enjoys serving her community and church. As a member of Cherry Hill Methodist Church, she serves in children’s ministry and loves witnessing the spiritual growth of the children to adulthood.

She serves on community boards that include the Polk County Single Parent Scholarship Board, where she helps with fundraising and administering scholarships to single parents in Polk County who are pursuing higher educational goals as well as the Quality of Life Board of Directors, helping with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library which provides 1 book per month to child from birth until age 5. Serving each of these community projects has proven to be very rewarding, both personally and professionally.

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MAY 20, 2018

A Mena woman reported illegal charges to her debit card. Case was to be referred to Oklahoma authorities, where the incidents occurred.

MAY 21, 2018

Sometime during the night, someone broke into a local business and attempted to take the safe. Case is pending further investigation and further study of surveillance tape.

A local man reported that his former girlfriend had taken items from his vehicle.

No charges have been filed at this time.

Matthew Parnell, 25, listed as a

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A report was taken from a local woman who reported that someone had attempted to steal items from the back of a pickup that was parked at a local motel. Case is pending.

Employees at a local fast food restaurant notified police that they had received a counterfeit twenty-dollar bill in their register. Case is pending.

MAY 23, 2018

A local woman reported that she had been the victim of identity theft. Case is pending further information.

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Chance Pyle, 23, of Mena was charged with third degree battery after officers were called to a local residence.

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Case was determined to be a civil matter.

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Christopher D. Kuskie, 25, of Mena was charged with criminal trespass after officers responded to a call at a local retail store.

Polk County Sheriff’s Department’s report was not available at press time. All Police Reports are available at MyPulseNews.com

MAY 26, 2018

Cody Michael Blankenship, 22, and Tiffany M. Blankenship, 23, both of Mena, were both arrested and charged with theft of property (shoplifting) after a call to a local retail store.

Employees at a local bank reported that two counterfeit $20.00 bills had been received in a deposit. Case pending.

Petra McClesky, 41, of Mena was charged with DWI

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May 30, 2018

4WD LT

MSRP $45,685 Gentry Discount -$3,066 Increment/Cash -2,000 Chevy Silverado Consumer Cash -$2,000 Bonus Cash -2,000 1500 ____________ Incremental Cash -$2,000 $11,066$33,253 Bonus Cash - $2,000 OFF Flex Cash -$2,000 $11,507 P7381 P6849

Off MSRP

$34,619

* must finance with GMF

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Queen, AR 1027De Hwy 70 East De Queen, AR 1-800-649-9929 1-800-649-9929 www.GentryChevyInc.com