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Dehart Guilty of 2 Counts of Rape
Thursday in Polk County Circuit Court, Kevin Wayne Dehart, 53, was found guilty on charges of two counts of rape. Dehart was sentenced to 40 years in state prison on each charge with terms running consecutively. In July of 2017, Dehart was arrested during an undercover investigation by Mena police and U.S. Secret Service for soliciting minors for sex. Last year in U.S. District Court, Dehart pleaded guilty to one count of attempted online enticement of a minor. For that charge Dehart received more than 11 years in prison and 5 years of supervised release. Dehart was caught when law enforcement posed online as a 14 year old boy and exchanged messages with Dehart. In those messages Dehart said he wanted to have sex with the boy. During their online exchange Dehart made plans
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to meet the boy for a sexual encounter. Law enforcement arrested Dehart when he arrived for the planned encounter.
Political Hopefuls Vie For Local Offices Political hopefuls continue to file to run for Ouachita River School Board Zone 6 – office in Polk County. The following have Lana Philpot Cossatot River School Board Zone 2 – filed for political office: Joshua N. Tadlock Cossatot River School Board Zone 4 – JP Position 1 – JP Chris Daniel Nick Strother JP Position 2 - JP Jimmy Neugent Eagle Township Constable – Jimmy TitsJP Position 3 – JP Harold Coogan and worth and Brett Ham and Ray Haglar Levi Ellison Potter Township Constable – Eddie Price JP Position 4 – JP Margarett Elizabeth and James Richardson (Margo) Kimp JP Position 5 – JP Troy Lunsford and Rus- Gap Springs Township Constable – Gene Hendrix sell Scott Kiersey Acorn Township Constable – Kris Lyle JP Position 6 – JP Terry Terrell (Incumbent) JP Position 7 – JP Tommy Floyd Center Township Constable – Robert JP Position 8 – JP Terry Scott Hutchinson JP Position 9 – JP Basil Kesterson Fulton Township Constable – Bradley JP Position 10 – JP Mitchell Tidwell Garner JP Position 11 – JP Tawana Gilbert White Township Constable – Brad FranMena School Board Position 1 – Todd Aynes (Incumbent) and Brandyn Gortemiller chiseur Mountain Township Constable – Donald Mena School Board Position 2 – Robby Davis Hines (Incumbent) and Calvin Cummings
UA Rich Mountain to Celebrate Centennial of Women’s Right to Vote Renowned Women’s History Professor to Speak [MENA, Ark.] With election season already in full swing, it’s important to be reminded of the efforts to make possible a privilege of what 50.8% of this country’s population wasn’t always guaranteed, a woman’s right to vote. Several generations of women, lectured, wrote, marched, lobbied, and even practiced civil disobedience to achieve what many Americans considered a radical change of the Constitution. The milestone they helped to birth, the 19th amendment, guarantees all American women the right to vote. The victory took decades of agitation and protest and sadly, few early supporters lived to see the final victory in 1920.
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UA Rich Mountain will be hosting Dr. Angela Boswell, Professor of History and Dean of the Ellis College of Arts and Sciences at Henderson State University to share with both students and the community. Earning her Ph.D. from Rice University, Boswell has published numerous articles and reviews, mainly about Southern women’s roles in history. She has edited a couple of volumes on the history of Southern women, a subject, she says, that’s still relatively untapped. “I’m not interested in the famous women,” she says. “I have difficulty naming the most important ones. I’m much more interested in what regular VOTE CONTINUED ON PAGE 8
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Arkansas is home to over 219,000 Veterans. They live and work in every community throughout our state. Our men and women who served are an extraordinarily selfless group. They worked as a team and looked out for one another. We must look out for them. In 2017, the General Assembly passed Act 141 which exempts military retirement benefits from state income tax. This year, we continued our effort to improve veteran affairs in our state with various legislation. ACT 820 of 2019 provides automatic licensure for active duty service members, returning military veterans, the spouses of active duty service members, and the spouses of returning military veterans. This eliminates red tape for our military and veterans by allowing those individuals to engage in an occupation if they are in good standing of an equivalent occupational license issued by another state. ACT 66 of 2019 allows a person applying to obtain a veteran designation on a driver's license or identification card to provide different types of military discharge documents to show that he or she had a discharge status of "honorable" or "general under honorable conditions". And we continue our work with an extensive study outlined in Act 551. Act 551 requires the House Committee on Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs and the Senate Committee on State Agencies and Governmental Affairs to examine veterans issues within Arkansas. The committees met just recently in El Dorado. Members were updated on the
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economic impact veterans have on our state and ways we can improve delivery of services. Members were also briefed by the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) on ways efforts to prevent suicides among the veteran population. According to the 2019 National Veteran Suicide Prevention annual report, 6,139 veterans died by suicide in 2017, 97 of whom were Arkansans. The Arkansas Department of Veteran’s Affairs (ADVA), the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH), the Arkansas Veteran’s Coalition and the Central Arkansas Veteran’s Healthcare System’s (CAVHS) Suicide Prevention Program have formed a partnership to address the issue of veteran suicide in the state. This Veterans Day, the department wants current and former service men and women to know there is help and hope. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number is 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Veterans can access the Veteran Crisis Line by calling the national line and pressing 1. Anyone can also text the crisis line by sending TALK to 741741 or chat online at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/ . The committees will continue to study veteran affairs throughout the year, and file a written report with Legislative Council by December 1, 2020. Recommendations will be considered in the 2021 Regular Session. The House is proud to say we have 14 members who have served our country. But all of us are continually reminded of the sacrifices made by our veterans and their families and we do our best to make sure they are well cared for and that our policies make life a little easier.
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Reflections From History & Faith: Two Great Physicians
CONTRIBUTED BY JEFF OLSON Throughout her history, America has been a unique and exceptional nation in many ways. I believe that one aspect of this can be seen in the role humor has played, not just within personal relationships but also on a broader scale in permeating our culture through literature, art, music, and entertainment. During good times and bad, we have been able to laugh at others and at ourselves, helping to keep us a balanced and stable nation. We've been fortunate to have special people filling a special place in our society in leading the humor; not just humor for the sake of laughs but humor which could produce a chuckle, stir our imagination and intellect, and leave us feeling better about ourselves and our country. Such artistry has helped us to persevere and keep it all in perspective. Allow me to briefly highlight two of our very best humorists who were born in November and whose influence has spanned many generations for a century and a half: Mark Twain and Will Rogers. Mark Twain was born Samuel Langhorne Clemens on November 30, 1835 in Florida, Missouri. In his early years, he traveled all over America and worked at various jobs, including riverboat pilot, journalist, lecturer, entrepreneur and inventor. Twain's writing talent led him to become a noted author of American fiction whose writing style was among the first to be considered originally and distinctly American. Among his most noted works are two major classics of American literature: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. The fictional locales of both were inspired by Twain's hometown of Hannibal, Missouri. He is considered the greatest humorist of his age, but his humor was evident not only in his writing but also through the extensive lecturing he did. He was a friend to presidents, artists, industrialists, and European royalty. Among the subjects of
his humor, politicians were a popular target as he once quipped, "There is no distinctly American criminal class except Congress." Mark Twain died of a heart attack in 1910. SERVING POLK COUNTY Will Rogers was born (William Penn Adair Rogers) on November 4, 1879 near Oologah, Indian Territory (now Oklahoma). Rogers was a drifter in his early years, living life as a working cowboy and as a trick rider and roper with Wild West shows in America and in various places around the world. He is still considered one of the greatest ropers of all time. It was only several years after Mark Twain's death that Rogers rose to prominence, first in the Ziegfeld Follies and then as a noted humorist, columnist, radio personality, and actor. To this day he is perhaps remembered most for his famous line, "...I never met a man I didn't like." As did Mark Twain, Rogers liked to pick on politicians. He often commented that he didn't need to write jokes since he could just watch Congress and report the facts. Along with aviator Wiley Post, Will Rogers was killed in an airplane crash in Alaska in 1935. The Will Rogers Memorial in Claremore, OK pays tribute to this simple but great man. It was well worth a visit for me. It might be for you as well. One hundred years separated Twains’ birth and Rogers’ death. Their humor flavored America with wit and wisdom and did so without insult, vitriol, or compromising American values, pride, or patriotism. Both men were similarly gifted, as their humor often poked fun at many aspects of the culture and establishment while inspiring Americans to laugh and think at the same time. The century of their lives saw the enrichment of the literary and artistic culture of our country, and if it is true that laughter is the best medicine then these two men were among America's greatest physicians. Revisiting their life and work would be enjoyable, enlightening, and perhaps even healing. America needs these today more than ever before!
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The Farm House was a busy place in October! They held classes about helpful kitchen herbs for colds and flu. They held seminars on nutrition and how to improve your health. They even showed a THE ole screening of “Secret Ingredients,” a documentary about genetically modified foods and how GMO foods are impacting our health. After the movie, Dr. Carmen Jones answered questions from attendees. In keeping with their commitSERVING POLK COUNTY ment to health and wellness education, the Farm House brought a nutritionist that specializes in neurological disorders to Mena all the way from Mississippi. Dr. Oils - Extracts - Balms - Liniments - More Crystal Whitten gave six seminars and met privately with individuals seeking to improve their overall health. The community’s response 819 Mena St. - Mena, ARK to Dr. Whitten was so overwhelm479-385-2151 ing that the Farm House has arranged for her to return to Mena in January! If you missed the October activities at the Farm House you have more opportunities to get involved! November has already started out to be a busy month! Here are a list of classes and seminars planned for this month:
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FREE CLASSES: “One Hour, One Herb” with Shandra Swope, B.C.W.C. Meeting on the first and third Tuesday of each month during the winter. These begin: Tuesday, Nov. 5, 4:00-5:00 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, 4:00-5:00 p.m. FREE CLASSES: “Herbs for Diabetes” (two-night class) Sunday, Nov. 10, 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11, 5:30 p.m. “Thrivalists!” Natural gardening tips and ideas from master gardeners. Meeting monthly during the winter and beginning Thursday, Nov. 21, 6:00 p.m. FREE CLASS: “Learn to Boost Your Immune System!” with Dr. Carmen Jones Sunday, Nov. 24, 2:00-4:00 p.m. There’s a lot going on at the Farm House in November. In addition, the Farm House will continue to make arrangements for individuals to meet privately with the professionals and consultants who come to Mena. The Farm House is committed to health and wellness education so be sure to take advantage of what they are offering each month!
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The following information was received from Polk County law enforcement agencies. The charges against those arrested are allegations and the cases are still pending in the courts. Individuals charged and whose names appear in this column may submit documentation to us at a later date that the charges have been dismissed, or that they have been found innocent, and we will include that information in this space in a timely manner.
Polk County Arraignment Report Jody M. Herron, age 45, was arraigned on four counts. Count 1, Possession Of A Schedule II Controlled Substance. The count states that on or about November 4th, 2019, the defendant unlawfully possessed Methamphetamine, a schedule II controlled substance, in an amount of less than two grams, a Class D Felony. Count 2, Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia. The count states that on or about November 4th, 2019 the defendant did use or possess with the purpose to use drug paraphernalia to store, contain, or conceal a controlled substance that is Methamphetamine or Cocaine, conduct constituting a Class D Felony. Count 3, Possession Of A Schedule IV or V Controlled Substance. The count states that on or about November 4th, 2019 the defendant did unlawfully possess a schedule IV controlled substance, Vyvanes, with an aggregate weight, including an adulterant or diluent, of less than twenty-eight grams, constituting a Class A Misdemeanor. Count 4, Possession Of A Controlled Substance. The count states that on or about November 4th, 2019 the defendant did unlawfully possess a schedule VI controlled substance, namely Marijuana with an aggregate weight including an adulterant or diluent, of less than four ounces, constituting a Class A Misdemeanor.
Mena Police Department Report November 3, 2019 Officers responded to a call at a local business regarding an altercation on the parking lot. No charges have been filed at this time. Report was made of a disturbance between an estranged couple regarding custody. No charges filed. Devin Wheless , 25, of Mena was
charged with third degree battery, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, The arrest followed a call to a local residence. November 4, 2019 Jody Herron, 45, of Malvern was charged with possession of schedule IV, schedule VI and schedule I or 2 controlled substances. The arrest followed a traffic stop. Report was made of someone breaking into a local residence. Case is pending identification, location and interview of suspect. A Mena woman reported that her husband was threatening her. She did not wish to press charges, she merely wanted him to leave her alone. The incident followed a traffic stop. November 5, 2019 Officers responded to a call regarding a child in the highway. The boy was returned to his mother and no charges were filed. November 6 & 7, 2019 Report was made of someone breaking into two units at a local self-storage facility. Case was forwarded to County officers who were working on a series of such incidents in Polk County. November 8 & 9, 2019 A local woman reported that unauthorized purchases were made on her debit card in Texas. Case pending.
Polk County Sheriff’s Report November 4, 2019 Report of an unattended death on Polk 5 near Grannis. Deputy responded Report from complainant on Highway 246 West near Hatfield of the theft of a well and wellhouse, valued at $500.00. Investigation continues. November 5, 2019 Report from complainant on Polk 19 near Cove of being harassed by an acquaintance. Report of a dog bite victim on Polk 18 near Vandervoort. Deputy responded. Report of a domestic disturbance on West Boundary Road near Mena led to the arrest of Rachel M. Jones, 42, of Russellville, on a Charge of Disorderly Conduct. Report from complainant on Polk 85 near Cherry Hill of the break-in and theft of alcohol and cash, totaling losses at $110.00. Investigation continues. Arrested was Rachel M. Jones, 42, of Hatfield, on a Charge of Disorderly Conduct.
Arrested was Jeremy C. Garrison, 43, of Mena, on Warrants for Possession of a Schedule VI Controlled Substance, Failure to Appear and two counts of Failure to Comply with a Court Order. November 6, 2019 Report from complainant on Polk 193 near Yocana of an unauthorized person on their property. Investigation continues. Report from complainant on Highway 88 East near Yocana of the break-in and theft of two firearms and a leaf blower, all valued at $450.00. The items were later recovered. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. Report from complainant on Highway 88 East near Yocana of the break-in and theft of a knife and swords, all valued at $190.00. Investigation continues. Arrested was Curtis R. Parnell, 35, of Mena, on Warrants for Theft of Property, Residential Burglary, Theft by Receiving and a Parole Hold. November 7, 2019 Arrested was Richard B. Roper, 37, of Cove, on Warrants for Residential Burglary, Theft by Receiving and Probation Violation. November 8, 2019 Report of a semi-truck and trailer stuck in the ditch on Polk 181 near Mena. Deputy responded. Report of the discovery of a suspicious substance led to two 13-year-old males and two 12-year-old males all being issued Juvenile Citations for Possession of a Controlled Substance. The juveniles were released to the custody of parent/guardians. Arrested was Ilia M. Rushin, 38, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order. November 9, 2019 No reports were filed. November 10, 2019 Report from a complainant on Polk 20 West near Cove of the theft of a package. Investigation continues. Report of a domestic disturbance on Highway 8 West near Shady Grove. Deputies responded. One of the parties left the residence for the night. Investigation continues. Report from complainant on Highway 71 South near Cove that their back door had been kicked in. Investigation continues. Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 24 Incarcerated Inmates , with 16 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.
Candidates File For Presidential Primaries
President Donald Trump has submitted paperwork to appear on the Arkansas 2020 ballot. The paperwork and $25,000 filing fee was delivered to Arkansas Republican Party Chairman, Doyle Webb by Attorney General Leslie Rutledge and the President’s former Press Secretary, Sarah Huckabee Sanders. All forms were then taken to the Secretary of State at the Capital for filing. The President wasn’t the only person filing to be on the ballot for the highest office in the land. Six Democrats also filed the required paperwork. Cory Booker, Joe Sestak, Marianne Williamson, Steve Bullock, Michael Bennett and Tom Steyer also filed. It will be a crowded field of candidates from the Democrats as 14 have filed for their primary. Other than the President the only person to file in the Republican primary is Roque De La Fuente. Both parties will hold primaries on March 3rd.
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If you are in need of firewood for the upcoming winter, officials with the Ouachita National Forest want you to visit a district Ranger office to apply for a permit. According to a release from the Forest Service, permits are available firewood for personal use in many areas of the Ouachita National Forest. The permits are sold in cubic feet. 100 cuic feet is equivalent to 3/4 of a cord. A cord of wood is 4’ high by 4’ wide by 8’ long. The fee cost $20 and will allow an individual or family to cut and remove from the foret 3 to 4 cords of firewood, depending upon the national forest it is removed from. The permits are for use in specific areas of the national forest that are determined by the local Ranger District in each area. Permits are limited in number and based upon accessibility and availability. In their release the Forest Service
states, “In an effort to stop the spread of invasive species, such as the emerald ash borer and the imported fire ant, permit holders in Arkansas and Oklahoma must abide by their respective state’s regulations. The Arkansas State Plant Board advises that firewood should be bought and used locally to prevent the spread of pests. Additionally, the Oklahoma Forestry Service strongly advises that in general, no firewood should be brought from out of state into Oklahoma, nor should residents of Oklahoma move firewood more than 50 miles from its source within the state. For more information about firewood rules, regulations, recommendations, and pests of concern, visit https://www.dontmovefirewood.org/ Permits are available locally at the Mena-Oden Ranger District Office located at 1603 Hwy 71N in Mena.
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Bettie Jo Smallwood age 89 of Fort Smith, Arkansas passed away Monday, November 4, 2019 in Ft. Smith. Bettie was born on January 29, 1930 in Ink, Arkansas to the late Clyde Lunsford and the late Leva Perrin Lunsford. She was married to the late Kelsie Smallwood, who preceded her in death in 2007, and was a graduate of Cherry Hill High School. Bettie had an elegance and class about her, never leaving the house without looking her best. She loved to sew and cook, and took joy in hosting family gatherings with her wonderful sense of humor. She worked for sometime in retail and ran Smallwood’s Antique Shop for over 20 years in Mena. She was a loving mother, sister and friend to all who knew her. She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Horton and husband Willard of Fort Smith, Arkansas; sister. Dian Lunsford Kaufman of New Orleans, Louisiana; many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Leva Lunsford; and her husband, Kelsie Smallwood. Graveside services were held Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in Concord Cemetery at Ink with Brother Donnie Jewell officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Concord Cemetery in care of Beasley Wood. Online obituary at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com
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SCOTT Tommie Olene Scott, age 91, of Mena, Arkansas died Sunday, November 3, 2019 at her home. She was born on Sunday, July 22, 1928 to Tom and Essie Copeland Ratliff in Hollis, Oklahoma. Tommie was a humble woman of the Baptist faith who was generous of heart and loved southern Gospel music. She was a hard worker throughout her life and held many varying jobs, but her favorite was her dog grooming business and showing Belgian Sheepdogs and Rottweilers. Tommie also enjoyed teaching 4H children how to train dogs and she served as a judge on their events. Everyone loved her pot roast, German chocolate cake, and homemade fudge. She liked to do puzzles and was always up for a game of cards. She was very proud to have raised five wonderful daughters on her own, and the big happy family that they had all created. One thing is for certain, she loved God and her family with all her heart. Tommie was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and a great friend and will be missed by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her parents; one son, Kenneth Wayne Scott; one son in law, Robert Tolbert; two brothers, Charlie Ratliff and George Ratliff; and one brother in law, Fred Baker. Tommie is survived by her five daughters and sons in law, Melody and Milton Brooks of Nunley, Arkansas, Pam and Dennis Osterson of Mena, Arkansas, Barbara Tolbert of Shamrock, Texas, Diana Scott of Mena, and Sherry and Earl Rutter of Mena; two sisters and son in law, Sonya and Dickie Cummins of Hollis, Oklahoma, and Shirley Baker of Englewood, Ohio; two sisters in law, Donnie Ratliff of Hollis, Oklahoma, and Genevieve Ratliff of Waco, Texas; twenty-four grandchildren, Loyd Brooks, Melissa Brooks, Tommy and Michelle Brooks, Kevin Osterson, Kathy Osterson, Kelly Hickmon, Reid Hickmon, Kenny and Misha Tolbert, Gwen Mitchel, Bobby and Brittney Tolbert, Debbie Tolbert, Lee Tolbert, Daven and Maureen Martin, Glen and Dana Martin, Christopher Martin, Cassie Chavez, Jerry Chavez, and Catrina and Charlie Blasy; thirty-two great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. A graveside service was held on Friday,
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VIEIRA Linda Rosemary Vieira, age 53, of Mena, Arkansas died Friday, November 8, 2019 at her home. She was born on Sunday, January 9, 1966 to Joseph Anthony and Rubie Lee Isbell Block in Lockport, Illinois. Linda was a wonderful mother and her family was always the most important things in life to her. She worked at James’ Grocery for six years in Mena and was passionate about the Relay for Life. Linda was proud of getting her GED and enjoyed anything to do with water, but especially going fishing. She absolutely loved every minute spent with her grandchildren. Linda was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and a great friend and will be missed by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Joseph “Butch” Block and Jimmy Kirkland; and one sister, Kay Hensley. Linda is survived by her son, Joseph Vieira of Mena; her daughter, Tabatha Vieira of Mena; the loving father of her children, Joseph Vieira Sr.; one brother, Ken Kirkland of Lockport, Illinois; four sisters, Judith Leathers of Morris, Illinois; Kathy French and husband Russell of Diamond, Illinois, Debbie Stepiens of Mena, and Patricia Block of Chicago, Illinois; three grandchildren, Chloe Grace Ferguson of Mena, Jaxson Ryder Vieira of Mena, and Emma Lee Vieira of Mena; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held by the family at a later date. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas. Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com TOMMIE SCOTT obituary contindued November 8, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the Cherry Hill Cemetery with Brother Russell Threet officiating. A visitation was held Thursday, November 7, 2019 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena, Arkansas. Arrangements were entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena. Pallbearers were Chris Martin, Daven Martin, Glen Martin, Jake Eads, Kevin Osterson, and Tommy Brooks. Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com
Brenda Joyce Cecil age 67 of Mena, Arkansas passed away Monday, November 4, 2019 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Brenda was born on January 7, 1952 in Mena, Arkansas to the late Jesse Curtis Eldridge and the late Minta Joyce Morris Eldridge. She was a local business owner. Brenda was a member of the Abundant Life United Pentecostal Church where she played the piano for many years. Brenda enjoyed playing cards, quilting and going to the beach with family and friends. She loved spending time with her grandchildren. Above all she loved God and her family. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend to all who knew her. Brenda will be dearly missed by all. She is survived by her son, Kevin Yahn and wife Shawnee of Hot Springs, Arkansas; daughter, Tresa Craig and husband Tony of Mena, Arkansas; grandchildren: Aarika Cox and husband Chris, Katelynn Davis and husband Joey, Austin Yahn, Clarance Yahn and wife Katelyn, Brandon Craig and wife Callie, and Greg Craig and wife Hannah; great-grandchildren: Jayden Cox, Avery Cox, Taylor Cox, and Adelaide Davis; and brother, Jay Eldridge of California. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Clarance Yahn; her second husband, Don Cecil; and brothers: Victor Eldridge and Jesse Eldridge. Funeral service was Friday, November 8, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Abundant Life United Pentecostal Church in Mena, with Brother Jack Smith officiating. Interment followed in the Mt. Gilead Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley -Wood funeral Home of Mena. Visitation was Thursday, November 7, 2019 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Pallbearers were Brandon Craig, Greg Craig, Austin Yahn, Clarance Yahn, Joey Davis, Chris Cox, Duane Ezell and Tim Rodgers. Online obituary at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com
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That’s Some High Quality H2O at Wickes Elementary Wickes Elementary has a new water bottle filling station. Gloria Pritchett, 5 th and 6th grade writing teacher, lead the project called “Cold H2O” on the DonorsChoose.org website. Funding for the filling station was provided by 19 donors. Some donors were local residents while other donations came from out of state and from nationally recognized companies. Johnson & Johnson funded $400 of the project.
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HOXIE, JR Arvid DuWayne Hoxie Jr., age 87, of Mena, Arkansas died peacefully Friday, November 8, 2019 at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born on Wednesday, October 5, 1932 to Arvid DuWayne Sr. and Rose Sao Hoxie in El Segundo, California. Arvid was an incredibly patient and loving husband and father. He was an extremely talented foundry man and prototype machinist. He enjoyed fixing and building things and his family’s remote homestead in the woods reflected his many talents. Arvid loved God, adored his wife and spoiled his dogs rotten. Arvid was a loving husband, father, uncle and a great friend and will be missed by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Harry Hoxie and Dale Hoxie. Arvid is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Kathy Hoxie of Mena; one son, Arvid Lester Hoxie of Mena; one daughter, Susan Ferrero of Utah; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena. Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com
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In a release to The Pulse by the Cossatot River School District Pritchett said, “I am very excited for our students to have this available to them! Not only will it be great for access to water during recess, but it will also be more sanitary for students who may have weakened immune systems and aren’t able to use traditional water fountains. Oh, and the counter shows that after only one day of being installed, we have saved 77 plastic bottles from being thrown away!” Wickes Elementary would like to thank all those who donated and supported our 300 students at Wickes! It is very much appreciated!
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Years ago, I read a book titled “Hell’s Best Kept Secret.” The secret was hell itself. Satan is real. His hatred for God is real. His eternal destiny is real. His desire to kill, steal, and destroy everything that the Father loves is also real. And he does have some power on this earth. Jesus called him the “prince of this world” (John 12: 31, 14: 30). He is called the “evil one” many times in the Bible, such as this one: “And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lies in the evil one” (I John 5: 19). Just as satan is real so is his destiny. “And the devil who deceived them was cast into the lake of fire where also the beast (the antiChrist) and the false prophet (the spokesman for the antiChrist) were; and they will be tormented day and night forever and ever” (Revelation 20:10). Note: the “lake of fire was prepared for the “devil and his angels,” (Mt. 25: 41) not for man. However, all of those who follow the devil and oppose the God our creation, will also follow him into a punishment prepared specially for the devil. That punishment is called “hell.” We don’t much believe in hell any more. It doesn’t scare us like it did years ago. There is very little fear of such a place. Yet, the Word of God declares it emphatically. We either believe the Bible or we do not, there is no half-way faith, no half-way belief. Warnings are seldom heard anymore. People want to hear “Jesus loves me,” and not much else, unfortunately. Yes, Jesus loves us, and that is the fundamental truth of the Gospel, but that same Gospel contains serious warnings to those who reject Jesus Christ. To leave out any part of the Gospel is playing into the hands of the enemy. If there was only a 1% chance that hell was real it would make no sense at all to take that chance! And if Jesus Christ is the only way to escape it, then the only wise thing to do is to find what He requires and then do it! He said “I am THE way, THE truth, and THE life, and no one comes to the Father but by Me” (John 14: 6). The most important decision in all of life is what we do with Jesus! Those of us who preach and teach the Truths of God’s Word do not enjoy talking about hell. We would much rather be “positive” and talk about good things. We must talk about the good things, yes, absolutely, but we must not neglect what the Bible declares to be a very important part of the Word. It is important that all Christians take these warnings very seriously. To know the Truth and to refuse to share it is dangerous. Hear the Word of God: “…if the watchman sees the sword come, and does not blow the trumpet and the people are not warned and the sword comes and takes someone away from them, he is taken away in his iniquity, but his blood I will require at the watchman’s hand” (Ezek 33: 6). We of the Church of Jesus Christ are the “watchmen on the wall.” The “sword” is the sure and certain judgment of God, and “the sword comes” means that the judgment of God is inevitable. The most terrible words that will ever be heard are these: “depart from Me… I never knew you.” So, the question remains how do we get ready for a judgment that is sure to come? There is only One Way, and that Way is Jesus Christ (John 14: 6). So, how do we get to know Him and have our sin forgiven? “For whoever calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved” (Romans 10: 13). This is it. Uncomplicated and straight to the point. Jesus Christ is the Lord. Call upon Him. Acknowledge that you need Him. Make Him Lord of your life. Call upon Him! He knows you. He loves you. He will always hear the sincere call of a human heart… always. MY NAME IS GENE STACKS AND I APPROVE OF THIS MESSAGE.
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human beings are doing, whether men or women. That were THEY experiencing in everyday life? The South is different from the rest of the country,” she explains. “Southern women had a very different experience from New England women. Because of slavery, Southern women were much less likely to challenge the prevailing social mores. While Northern women’s rights were moving forward, Southern women were still staying at home.” “History is a balancing act for historians,” Boswell says. “You cannot be
VOTE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 absolutely 100% certain it’s true because you’re not there. And from the moment something happens, it is constantly being revised because our understanding and interpretation changes. We’re still living in the result of history and, therefore, it never passes away.” The speaking engagement will be held in the Ouachita Center on the Mena Campus of UA Rich Mountain, Monday, November 18 at 10 a.m. The event is free and open to anyone wanting to learn more about this fascinating time in history.
March of Dimes Gives State an F for Children’s Health The state of Arkansas has received an F on a report card concerning maternal and children’s health compiled by the March of Dimes. This is the first time since 2010 that the state has received such a low grade. Only three states in America have
higher rates of premature births. It is estimated that the average premature birth in the state costs $59,000 which includes medical care for the child and mother, education services and lost productivity.
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Arkansas Ranked 42nd in Patient Safety The Leapfrog group has released its Fall 2019 Hospital Safety Grade and Arkansas is ranked 42nd in the nation when it comes to patient safety. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is put out by The Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit organization committed to driving quality, safety, and transparency in the U.S. health system according to their website. The Hospital Safety Grade is released in the Spring and Fall.
The report is the only one in the nation that focuses entirely on patient safety. According to the report, Arkansas had 13.7% of the hospitals in the state receiving an A for Fall of 2019 up from 6.9% in the Spring of this year which was 45th in the nation. The number one state for patient safety in the Fall 2019 report was Maine with 58.8% of their hospitals receiving a Grade of A for patient safety.
Economy Top Issue in 2019 The Arkansas Poll The economy remains the top issue among Arkansans, with support for anti-abortion laws and the death penalty waning, according to the 2019 The Arkansas Poll which was published (Nov. 6). Polling also showed that most Arkansans support gun licensing, background checks for gun purchases, hiring of more border agents and construction of a border wall. The Arkansas Poll, designed by a pro-
fessor of political science at the University of Arkansas, Janine Parry, is one of the oldest polls in the nation. The poll was conducted between October 12th and October 24th. Issues and Answers Network, a polling firm, reportedly completed 811 interviews via phone among a random adult sample in the state. The Arkansas Poll has an error margin of plus or minus 3.5 percentage points.
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Polk County Toys for Tots Program in Full Swing You may already have seen the boxes set up around the county that seek your donations. Toys for Tots is in full swing and your help is needed. Ed Anderson, coordinator for Toys for Tots in Polk County has, along with the local Elks Lodge, put much effort into insuring local kids can have a merry Christmas. Anderson has set up boxes at various locations throughout the county where you can place a new and unopened toy for a child in need. Last year 551 children in Polk County benefited from the Toys for Tots program. $2,334.07 in cash donations were made and $5,483.59 in toys were purchased. Sadly, more is needed to meet the growing demand of needy families who may not have the means to provide for their kids during the holiday. In an interview with The Pulse, Anderson said that previously Toys R Us provided toys to help out, but with that company now out of business those toys are no longer available. That means we,
as a community, we need to step up and do what we can to help out. Along with the KENA/Pulse News Office in Mena, listed below are the locations where you can drop off a new unopened toy. Please contribute today. IN MENA Diamond Bank U-A Rich Mountain Union Bank First United Methodist Church Saint Agnes Catholic Church Freedom Pharmacy First Financial Bank Mena-Oden District Ranger Office Bumper to Bumper Arvest Bank Mena Regional Health IN COVE Dollar General In Hatfield Union Bank IN WICKES Dollar General Union Bank What became Toys for Tots began in
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The Mena/Polk County Chamber of Commerce kicks off the holiday season with the “North Pole Christmas” themed, Parade of Lights. Registration deadline is Dec. 5th and the parade is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 7th. Pete Chambers, 2018 Volunteer of the Year, will lead the parade as the esteemed Grand Marshall. Santa Claus is also coming to town and will make an appearance in the parade. Events will cap off with the Christmas Festival and Concert complete with a fireworks show and lighting of Janssen Park. Santa will stay in his home here in the beautiful Ouachita Mountains and invites you to stop by for a visit. There is no admission fee to visit the Santa House and Ol’ St. Nick is happy to pose for a picture. The Santa House will additionally serve as a drop off location for the Marine Corp. League Toys for Tots Program. Your support will help less fortunate children share in the magic of the holidays. The Santa House will also be open on Dec. 14th and 21st from 9am-3:00 pm.
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Bearcats Fall to Sand Lizards Will Face Gosnell in Playoffs
Mena’s 6th grade (top) and 4th grade (below) youth football programs advance to the second round of the state playoffs. Saturday, Nov. 16th the 6th Grade Bearcats host Paris and 4th Grade host Booneville at Bearcat Stadium. Come support these young Bearcats.
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The Mena Bearcats travelled to Dardanelle Friday night to take on the Sand Lizards for conference play in their final regular season game. In a hard fought game the Mena boys football team came up short against a strong Dardanelle team, losing 14-10. Dardanelle improved to 9-1 on the season while Mena falls to a very respectable 7-3 overall and 4-3 in conference. This sets Mena up to play Gosnell High School. Where is Gosnell? Drive about as far into the top right part of the state as you just about can. It’s spitting distance from Missouri and Mississippi, well north of Memphis and just outside of Blytheville. That’s five hours away. One way. This isn’t the best of circumstances for Mena to make such a long drive to play in such an important game, but it’s a game that Coach Bentley and staff will have the Bearcats up for. Enthusiasm is not something this team has a lack of.
The Gosnell Pirates are 5-5 overall and 5-2 in conference coming off a 36-30 loss to Westside of Jonesboro. The Pirates junior quarterback, Copper Pieri, has amassed 1,243 yards of passing this season with 11 touchdowns and 9 interceptions thrown. With 9 on his tally this shows he can be susceptible to throwing picks, something the Mena defense will be on the look out for. On paper the Pirates seem to keep the ball on the ground. Gosnell has rushed for 2,028 yards mostly on the backs of senior Jydarian Young and Sophomore Travelle Anderson who combined account for 1,865 of those yards. The winner will take on Crossett the following week. Crossett will have a by-week leading into the game. The Bearcats take on Gosnell at 7pm Friday at Gosnell’s J.W. Rea Football Field Stadium. You can catch the game live on Classic Hits 105.3 with Phillip Wilson and Todd Aynes calling the action.
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[Mena, Arkansas] As the Bucks are making their final preparations for the National Championship this coming weekend in Albuquerque, New Mexico, some post-season news rolled in for Bucks Cross Country. Fresh off their Region 2 Championship, Coach Samantha Shores and freshmen runner, Jordan Foster, were named finalist for three Central Region awards. Coach Samantha Shores is up for the Central Region Coach of the Year for both of her men's and women's teams. She is in her second season as the Head Buck. In her short stint, she is building a great program that has produced three 1st place finishers in the 2018 & 2019 Region 2 Meets, a 2019 Regional Championship for the men's team, and a 2019 Regional Runner-Up for the women's team. Freshmen runner, Jordan Foster, is up for Central Region Cross Country Male Athlete of the Year. Foster led in every race for the Bucks this season. His best
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Acorn Boys & Girls Take Top 10 Honors in Cross Country
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Mena Basketball Teams Score Wins Over Red Devils Monday night seen the first home basketball games for Mena teams. Up first the Mena junior girls beat Mt. Pine decisively by a score of 48-14. The Mena junior boys held on for a 47-38 win and the senior girls put away the Red Devils by a score of 48-10. The Mena senior girls travel to the Robinson Invitational for games beginning November 18th and ending on the 23rd.
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Acorn senior boys took 3rd in the class A-AA state cross country championships and senior girls took 10th completing an impressive top 10 finish for both. Sophomore Justice Neufeld placed 5th overall and made all-state. Senior Brady Lyle placed 10th overall and was also named to all-state. Senior Boys conference champions were led by overall champion Justice Neufeld, then followed by Brady Lyle 2nd, Matthew Chaney 3rd, Issac Tedder 4th, Damian Bohlman 5th, and Brady Hair 9th. Senior Girls conference champions were led by Ashlynn Bissell 2nd, Sophie Jackson 4th, Kimberly Strasner 5th, and Lexi Powell 6th. Junior girls were conference runner-up with Kenzie Rosson 2nd overall, Bella Tedder 3rd and Sophie Strasner 7th. Junior Boys were led by Caden Tarkington in 1st, Dakota Sullivan in 3rd overall, Noah Holland 7th and Raydon Laird in 10th. All runners who finished in the top 10 were recognized with all conference honors.
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Cossatot River School District Teachers Reggie Fryar and Sandy Alexander were nominated for the Arvest, “We Love Our Teacher” contest. Both educators won $500.00 to spend in their classrooms. This is the fourth year that Arvest Bank has has given to Teachers to help in their classrooms. According to the Arvest website, “Arvest Bank will honor teachers by awarding 131 educators with a total of $65,500 in prize money. The decision to award 131 $500 gifts to individual teachers was made not only out of respect and appreciation for the work teachers do, but as a sign of support at a time when some schools continue to face budget challenges. All prizes will go to teachers who work at state-funded schools. “As a business that stresses commitment to the communities we serve, it is our pleasure here at Arvest to recognize some of the teachers who contribute so much to those same communities,” Arvest president and CEO Kevin Sabin said. “It has been exciting to watch our We Love Teachers campaign grow over the last several years, and we hope these awards show how much we value and appreciate the hard work our teachers put in every day.” Photos courtesy of CRSD
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U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association on Monday. The winners will be announced at the conclusion of the 2019 NJCAA Division I Cross Country National Championships this Saturday, November 9th.
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THURSDAY, NOV. 14TH – • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 368 Polk Road 50. • 10:00 a.m. – GriefShare meeting at the First Presbyterian Church, 904 Church Ave. in Mena. Meetings open to anyone in the community who has experienced the recent death of a loved one. • 11:30 a.m. – Rotary Club of Mena/Polk County will meet at Papa’s Mexican Café. Contact Sue Cavner at (479)234-5844 or Linda Rowe at (479)234-2575 for more info. • 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Good Vibes Art Day at the Mena Art Gallery. All mediums welcome, from fiber art, painting and crafting. Open to public. • 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. - The Cove Branch of the Polk County Library is open. • 12:00 p.m. – The Mena Lioness Lions meet at the Limetree Restaurant. • 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Salvation Army Family Store helps families with utilities. • 1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. – The First Assembly of God distributes food at 2111 Sutherland or call (479)394-1229. • 4:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous Women’s Meeting at the ABC Club, at 1159 Highway 71 South., Mena. (479)2164606 or (479)243-0297. • 5:30 p.m. – Weight Watchers meets at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Education Wing, West End. Call (479)234-2297 for more information. • 6:00 p.m. – Hatfield’s Lion’s Club meets at the Lions Club Field House. • 6:00 p.m – 8:00 p.m. – Audtions for ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ held at UARM. Joint production of UARM and the Ouachita Little Theater. • 6:30 p.m. – Mena Chapter #243, Order of the Eastern Star will meet at the Masonic Temple at 701 Port Arthur, Mena. Meeting will follow a meal at 6:30 p.m. • 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena. (479)216-4606 or (479)2430297. • 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meets at the old bus barn, next to The Crossing Church. • 7:00 p.m. – Cherry Hill Fire Department meeting and training at the Fire Station. FRIDAY, NOV. 15TH • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane So-
November 13, 2019 ciety of the Ouachitas is open at 368 Polk Road 50. • 12:00 p.m. – The Lions Meetings are held in the Lions Club House on Highway 71 South. • 5:00 p.m – 7:00 p.m. – Audtions for ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ held at UARM. Joint production of UARM and the Ouachita Little Theater. • 6:30 p.m. – Veterans Month Celebration continues at the Noble Learning Center with hot dogs, popcorn and the movie “Patterns of Evidence” to follow at 7:30 p.m. For questions call 479-243-7133. • 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meets at the old bus barn, next to The Crossing Church. • 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. – Hatfield Auditorium Country-Western Dance Admission is $6 and 50/50 drawing. • 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena. (479)216-4606 or (479)243-0297. SATURDAY, NOV. 16TH – • 10:00 a.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous Men’s Meeting – ABC Club, across form Chopping Block: 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena – (281)387-0400. • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 368 Polk Road 50. • 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – the 70th Annual Thanksgiving Supper at Vandervoort Elementary Cafeteria. Take outs available and proceed go to Parent – Teacher Organization. Plates $6 and Tyson Foods donated the chicken. • 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Cossatot Senior Center is having a Fish Fry fundraiser. All donations appreciated. • 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) 216-0533. • 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Highway 71 North, Acorn. • 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena. (479)243-0297 or (479)216-4606. SUNDAY, NOV. 17TH – • 2:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena. (479)216-4606 or (479)243-0297. • 3:00 p.m. – Worship Service is held at
Sulphur Springs Church. MONDAY, NOV. 18TH – • 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. • 6:30 p.m. – Mena Community Choir practice at the First Methodist Church. • 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Highway 71 North, 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 Highway 71 South, Mena. (479)216-4606 or (479)243-0297. • 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meets at the old bus barn, next to The Crossing Church. • 7:00 p.m. – Ouachita Beekeepers Association meeting at Union Bank Community Room. TUESDAY, NOV. 19TH – • 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 368 Polk Road 50. • 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. – Hatfield Jam Session at the Hatfield Auditorium. All muscians/singers and listeners welcome. Refreshements served, cookies or fingerfoods accepted. • 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Polk County Housing Authority Community Room
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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. • 7:00 p.m. – Polk County Cattleman’s Association monthly meeting at the Polk County Fairgrounds. • 7:30 p.m. – The Regular Cove Town Council will meet at the Town Hall in Cove. • 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at First United Methodist Church, 9th & Port Arthur. (479)234-2887 or (479)234-3043. Wednesday, Nov. 20th –
• 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. Distributes free clothing and nonperishable food items. We also gratefully accept contributions, but due to limited space, can only accept clean, usable articles of clothing & non-perishable food items. • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 368 Polk Road 50. • 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Mena Art Gallery Art Group meeting. • 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. for Youth, Children’s Activities, Young Adult and Adult Bible studies. • 5:30 p.m. – Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Bible Study Service. • 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 Highway 71 North, Mena. All Area Middle and High School students are welcome. • 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena. (479)216-4606 or (479)243-0297.
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LEGAL NOTICE Polk County is soliciting sealed bids for the sale of a 72 foot long steel truss bridge currently in place on Polk 50 near the old sale barn in Potter. The successful bidder must be, or willing to hire, a licensed contractor with a current general liability insurance policy for bridge removal and transport. Bids shall be presented in a sealed envelope clearly marked POLK 50 BRIDGE SALE and time stamped in the Polk County Clerk’s office before 9:00 AM, Monday, November 25th, 2019. Bids will be opened at 9:00 AM, Monday, November 25th, 2019 in the basement of the Polk County Courthouse. All inquiries can be made to the Polk County Judge, Brandon Ellison at 479-394-8133.
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Acorn Elementary Students of the Month for October
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Kindergarten: Ashleigh Rios, Emalynn Ledbetter (not pictured); 1st Grade: Wyatt Matthews, Jeffery Robertson, Vayden Bayne (not pictured); 2nd Grade: Tinley Pearce, Jozie Daniels; 3rd Grade: Mason Hart, Janice Gonzalez; 4th Grade: Payson Belcher, Addi Ledbetter (not pictured); and 5th Grade: Karma Christiana, Ben Lickly. Photo courtesy of ORSD Angelia Lunsford and Alexandra Lawrence display the certificates, presented by Betty Philpot, naming them recipients of the Bill R. Philpot Memorial Single Parent Scholarship. Funds for the scholarship come from donations given in memory of Mr. Philpot. The Philpot family chooses the recipients from applicants reviewed by the Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Polk County. Mrs. Philpot said, “We usually just chose one applicant – but we just couldn’t choose between Angelia and Alexandra. Both are remarkable women – exactly the kind of women Bill believed should be given the opportunity the scholarship provides.
Arkansas Agriculture Board Elected New Officers LITTLE ROCK, AR – The Arkansas Agriculture Board elected new officers at its quarterly meeting at the Arkansas Department of Agriculture on November 6. Sam Angel II of Lake Village was elected Chair, and Kyle Baltz of Pocahontas was elected to serve as Vice-Chair. Angel is a fourth-generation farmer and cotton gin owner who was appointed by Governor Hutchinson in 2018 to a fouryear term on the Arkansas Agriculture Board (Board). Baltz is a row crop and cattle producer and a partner in several agribusinesses in northeast Arkansas. Baltz was appointed to the State Plant Board by Governor Hutchinson in 2015 and has served on the Board as the State Plant Board representative since May 2017. “We look forward to working with Mr. Angel and Mr. Baltz in their new leadership roles,” said Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward. “Their extensive agricultural and leadership experience will serve the Board and the Department of Agriculture well.” The 20- member Board advises the Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture and the Arkansas Department of Agriculture on all
matters concerning agriculture in the state of Arkansas. Each member brings a wealth of knowledge and experience on specific areas of agriculture. The Board elects officers every two years. Governor Hutchinson recently reappointed Ron Cavenaugh to another four-year term on the Board, and appointed Damon Helton as a new member of the Board. Cavenaugh owns Cavenaugh Farms in Walnut Ridge and represents grain producers on the Board. Damon Helton is specialty crop and livestock producer in Saline County and an owner of several food establishments in Saline and Montgomery Counties. Helton, a former Army Ranger, was the Department’s first Homegrown by Heroes program member and the first Homegrown by Heroes member to serve on the Board. “I’m pleased the Board will continue to benefit from Mr. Cavenaugh’s experience and knowledge, and I’m confident Mr. Helton will bring an excellent perspective and strong leadership to the Board,” said Ward. “The Board serves an important role, and I appreciate each member’s valuable knowledge and insight.”
Veterans Day Parade Rescheduled The strongest cold front of the season so far brought rain and cold temperatures to the area forcing the cancellation of the Veterans Day Parade in Mena on Monday. According to VFW Commander Linda Johnson, the parade has been rescheduled for Saturday morning at 10. If you are interested in participating in the parade you are to meet at the Crossing Church at 9am.
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DR. ALISSA GRANT-ESCOBAR Is Now Located At
900 HWY 71 N., MENA, AR With New Phone Number
479-394-KIDZ (5439) Dr. Grant-Escobar will see your child's medical needs into adulthood.
Dr. Grant-Escobar is a licensed medical doctor specializing in Pediatrics and will be happy to attend to your child's medical needs from newborn age and up to adulthood: Newborn Care, Well Child Visits, Behavioral (including autism spectrum, ADHD, mood disorders, developmental delays), diso Physicals, Immunizations, Sickness, Injuries and More.
We accept walk-ins, same day appointments, and all insurance. Mena Pediatric Center is privately owned by Dr. Alissa Grant-Escobar and her husband since September, 2018.
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