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City election ends in runoff

‘Armed and Dangerous’ fugitive apprehended

Martin and Smith on special ballot for Mena Mayor The city of Mena’s new mayor will hopefully be decided on the evening of December 4. Last week’s General Election ended with a runoff for the position of mayor of Mena between Brandon Martin and Seth Smith. Martin, Smith and Alderman Ron Tilley all ran for the position on the Independent ticket. The unofficial result was Smith with 708 votes; Martin with 545 votes; and Tilley with 482 votes. Early voting for the mayor’s election will begin on Tues., Nov. 27 from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

at the Pine Street polling location only. There will be no Saturday voting offered for the runoff election. The actual date of the runoff election is Tues., Dec. 4 from 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Citizens may cast their vote at either the Pine Street polling site or at the Ninth Street Ministries polling site. Only a little over 50% of registered Polk County voters turning out to vote for the General Election. Out of 11,976 registered voters only 6,077 votes

were actually cast. The unofficial results of the Polk County election are as follows: RESULTS FOR THE CITY OF MENA: Mena Alderman Ward 3, Position 2 was between two Independent candidates. Ed Gibson received 1,209 votes and Craig L. Cohen received 438. -See Election Results, continued pg. 2

A fugitive listed as armed and dangerous with extremely violent tendencies was taken into custody last Thursday by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office at a residence east of Mena. According to a press release issued by Polk County Sheriff Scott Sawyer, 30-year-old Jeffery A. Fisk of El Dorado Springs, Missouri was taken into custody without incident at approximately 1 p.m. Thursday afternoon. The sheriff’s office had developed information that Fisk was in the area earlier that morning which led the office to the raid of the residence on Amber Lane. Fisk was found hid- -See Fugitive, continued pg. 3 ing in a back

Bearcats advance to Round 2 of State Playoffs Easton Leonard Last Friday, November 9th, the Mena Bearcats (8-3, 5-2) senior high football team hosted the Gentry Pioneers (3-8, 3-4) in the first round of the 4A State Playoffs at Bearcat Stadium. After receiving the opening kickoff, the Pioneers scored just over -See Bearcats, continued pg. 15

The Bearcats prepare to plow through the Pioneers for the score.

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-Election Results, from pg. 1 RESULTS FOR THE TOWN OF HATFIELD: Hatfield Alderman Position 1 was between two Independent candidates. Diane Osborne received 57 votes and Cecil Fairless received 39. Hatfield Alderman Position 4 was between two Independent candidates. Riley Johnson received 61 votes and John Gordon received 34. Hatfield Alderman Position 5 was between two Independent candidates. Roger Marney received 48

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votes and Jay Gisclair received 44. Running unopposed for Mayor of Hatfield was Independent Linda E. Denton. Others running unopposed in the election were Independent Joan Headley for Mayor of Cove; Independent Teresia Hartley for Mayor of Vandervoort; Independent Sandra Wilcher for Mayor of Wickes; and Independent Dwight W. Billings for Mayor of Grannis. RESULTS FOR POLK COUNTY: CORONER: Brian Bowser, Republican, with 4,617 votes and Richard Allen Walker, Independent with 1,403 votes cast. JP DISTRICT 1: Chris Daniel, Independent, with 265 votes and Benjamin Finley, Republican, with 235 votes cast. JP DISTRICT 11: Tawana Gilbert, Independent, with 437 votes and Landon Rowe, Independent, with 300 votes cast. Running unopposed for Circuit Clerk was Republican Michelle Heath Schnell.

Weekly Publication can-4,941; Hayden Catherine Shamel, Democrat-971; Tom Canada, Liberatarian-114; Write-in-4. GOVERNOR: Mark West, Libertarian, 247; Jared K. Henderson, 903; Asa Hutchinson, Republican, 4,887. LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR: Frank Gilbert, Liberatarian-184; Tim Griffin, Republican-4,929; Anthony Bland, Democrat-913. ATTORNEY GENERAL: Kerry Hicks, Liberatarian-187; Leslie Rutledge, Republican-4,835; Mike Lee, Democrat-1,009. SECRETARY OF STATE: Susan Inman, Democrat-1,042; Christopher Olson, Liberatarian-179; John Thurston, Republican-4,798. STATE TREASURER: Dennis Milligan, Republican-5,044; Ashley Ewald, Liberatarian-933. STATE AUDITOR: David E. Dinwiddie, Lberatarian-888; Andrea Lea, Republican-5,091. STATE LAND COMMISSIONER: Tommy Land, Republican-4,761; Larry Williams, Democrat-1,064; T.J. Campbell, Liberatarian-198. STATE SENATE 10: Bobbi Hicks, Liberatarian-2,931; Larry Teague, Democrat-2,736.

STATE LEVEL RESULTS: US CONGRESS DISTRICT 4: Bruce Westerman, Republi- -See Election Results, continued pg. 6

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Commodities will be issued to eligible households at the Polk County bedroom and authorities were able Fairgrounds by ARVAC, Inc. on Fri., Nov. 16 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. to take him into custody without Applicants need to bring total household income, number in household incident. He was transported to and a social security card. the Polk County Detention Center Anyone that has a “Blue Card” must bring it in order to receive commodwhere he is being held for extraities. dition to Vernon County, Missouri. Commodities may not be picked up for more than two households and The warrant issued from the Verit is asked that you do not arrive more than 10 minutes before time to pick non County, Missouri Sheriff’s Ofup commodities. fice not only listed Fisk as armed Rules for acceptance and participation in the program are the same for and dangerous with extremely vieveryone without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex olent tendencies, but also included or handicap. multiple crimes. The crimes listed Any questions may be directed to the Polk County ARVAC office locaton the warrant are armed criminal ed at 606 Pine Ave. in Mena or by calling 479-394-4707 Mon.-Fri. from 8 action; second degree domestic a.m.-2:30 p.m. assault; first degree burglary; unThe following are income guidelines, family size and monthly lawful possession of a firearm; income theft; and failure to appear. (Add $468 for each additional family member.): Jeffery A. Fisk Sheriff Sawyer said, “I am exFamily size-1; Monthly income-$1,316; tremely happy to have Fisk off the streets and locked up. He is a dangerous Family size-2; Monthly income-$1,784; and desperate individual. Polk County is a safer place with him in jail.” Family size-3; Monthly income-$2,252; Family size-4; Monthly income-$2,720; Family size-5; Monthly income-$3,188; Family size-6; Monthly income-$3,656; Family size-7; Monthly income-$4,124; Family size-8; Monthly income-$4,592.

69th Annual Thanksgiving Supper being planned The 69th Annual Thanksgiving Supper will be Thursday, November 17 in the Vandervoort Elementary Cafeteria from 4-7 p.m. Tickets are $6 each and take-out meals are available. The chicken for the meal was donated by Tyson Foods and all proceeds will go to the Vandervoort PTO.

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Mena Police Department Reports for the Week of November 4, 2018 through November 10, 2018 follow: November 4, 2018 Employees at a local retail store reported that a local woman was seen in their estab-lishment after she had been warned in writing to stay out. Report was sent to the prosecuting attorney for possible issuance of a warrant charging the suspect with crim-inal trespass. A local woman reported that her purse had been stolen from a cart at a local retail store. Surveillance tapes from the incident have been reviewed, and a suspect has been located and the report was forwarded to the prosecuting attorney for a warrant for the suspect.

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November 5, 2018 Report was taken regarding individuals using a self-checkout lane at a local retail store and failing to scan all items. Tapes have been reviewed and suspects will be lo-cated and interviewed. November 6, 2018 Officers responded to a dispatch call regarding a verbal altercation between two men at a local park. The complainant reported that the men were yelling obscenities at one another. When officers arrived at the scene, one of the men had left the area. No charges have been filed at this time. Employees at a local retail store reported that two people had used a self-checkout lane and that tapes show that they did not scan all items.

The case is currently being reviewed to identify suspects. Tyra Ann Alley, 57, of Mena was cited for theft of property (shoplifting) after an investi-gation into a complaint made by employees at a local retail store. November 7 & 8, 2018 A local man reported that an unknown woman came to his home and told him she was there to purchase drugs. He informed her that she needed to leave his property. He notified authorities so that they could be aware of the incident. November 9, 2018 A Mena woman reported that she is being harassed by an acquaintance. No charges have been filed at this time. A local woman reported that some-

Weekly Publication one had broken into her house and had stolen ap-proximately $400.00 worth of food. Case is pending location and interview of suspect. Julian Craig, 35, of Mena was issued a citation for theft of property (shoplifting) after officers investigated and earlier incident from failing to scan items at a local retail store. November 10,2018 Kimberly Huff, 25, of Mena was charged with theft of property (shoplifting) for failing to scan items at a self-checkout lane at a local retail store. Cord Olson, 32, of Mena was charged with theft of property (shoplifting) after an inves-tigation into an earlier incident from a local retail store regarding individuals failing to scan items when using the self-checkout lane.

Mena Middle School EAST students celebrate veterans The Polk County Veterans’ Celebration was held on Wednesday, November 7 at the University of Arkansas Rich Mountain. Middle School EAST Students began preparing for this in August when they had a meeting with the Veterans. They advertised via radio and TV Public Service Announcements through UARM, also in print by creating Posters and Invitations, which they posted around Polk County. They attended several Veteran Meetings, giving personal invitations and photographing Veterans. The celebration was conducted by the students. They recognized Veterans who provided their information and gave a presentation of the photos they had taken. Speakers included Dr. Thrailkill with UARM, Mr. Coogan with MMS, and Mr. Bob Young Vietnam Veteran. Representatives from Senator Cotton, Senator Boozman, and Congressman Westerman also attended. Refreshments provided by the UARM Foundation, Walmart, and High School Independent Living Class. Thank you to our community partners: University of Arkansas Rich Mountain and UARM Foundation. You can view the celebration on UARM Channel 96 daily through the month of December.

Above: Elizabeth Crawford on guitar, performing “You Made a Way”. Jerrin Parsons, Masters of Ceremony, seated on the stage. Left: Local veterans attended the celebration. Photos by EAST Students

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Reflections From Faith and History Do You Have a Home Church? By Jeff Olson

Not long after Denise and I moved to Mena many years ago, we visited several churches in the community. While we were both Christians, neither one of us had been a part of a church for some time but it so happened that the minister who we chose to officiate our wedding ceremony agreed to do so on one condition. After counseling with us, a young couple who he had never met before, he said he would marry us if we promised to join and become active in a Bible-believing church soon after we were married. We promised him that we would, and we did though it was about fif-

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teen months into our marriage. Following our church visits in Mena, we soon received a home visit from two elderly ladies from one of them on an early October morning. After introducing themselves, my wife invited them in. I happened to be home that day due to an illness so I spoke to them and promptly returned to the bedroom. After most of an hour, the ladies left and Denise informed me that one of them was the pastor’s mother. Denise commented how kind and concerned the ladies were, and how much they hoped we would return to their church. Among the questions those ladies posed to us included: “Do you go to

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church anywhere, or do you have a home church or a church home?” Of course the answer for us to any of these was no, but these were important questions, the meaning and depth of which were more encompassing and consequential than we realized then. Denise and I both were members of a church at that time, but those commitments had disappeared many years previous, so we were in store for quite a journey, what would become a lifelong journey. After additional visits from others of this church, including the pastor and music minister, we eventually joined Dallas Avenue Baptist Church. From this time forward, a home church came to have real meaning: a rededication to Christ and a deeper relationship with Him, a classroom of learning God’s word through preaching, teaching and lifestyles, a close kinship to those of His Body, a family away from family (ours lived many miles away), and a source of support and friendships. When our children came along, some in our home church became their surrogate grandparents with the love and wisdom that a -See young family needs. In these, and in so many

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other ways, we were blessed beyond anticipated and unknown expectations. Over the years, our blessings and even our heartaches have served to grow us in our spiritual journey through our home church, but in one way perhaps more than any other and this may have been the most consequential of all. From the pastors and Sunday School teachers of our church home, we learned much of what it means to live the Christian life well beyond the four walls of the church building. Included in this and perhaps the most important part was the truth that church begins in the home. In fact, home is the first church for a child and it should continue to be a vital part of the church as a whole for the entire family unit. Family prayer, Bible reading and devotionals, and time together around the dinner table all should be standard fare, but equally important (and perhaps more so) is how well the walk compares with the talk that we as parents demonstrate to our children. We have all probably heard, “Val-

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-History, from pg. 5 ues are caught more than taught.” This phrase cuts to the chase in how very important this is. Children don’t’ expect Mom and Dad to be perfect, but they have a right to expect humility and honesty, especially when we have messed up or even totally blown it. I have felt compelled, or led, to apologize on more than one occasion for mishandling a situation or issue involving one or more of our family. Home church should be a place of loving authority, unconditional love, unhindered communication, uncompromising truth, and an environment where religion is not worn on the sleeve but where the Christian faith is woven into the

very fabric of our being, our identity, our relationships, and our influence. In this way, our home church can fulfill the important role it has within our church home. To expect the church to replace the home, or vice versa, is both unscriptural and undoable. This is why God created the family and the church, two separate but intricately intertwined institutions. It is, however, the family which God created first and from this we can be sure that strong Christ-centered families are necessary for strong Christ-centered churches. Neglect of church at home will therefore have strong implications for your home church, the Body of Christ. May we all remember this.

-Election Results, from pg. 2 STATE REP. 21, DIST. 21: Marcus E. Richmond, Republi-

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ORSD implements AMI Heather Grabin News Director The Ouachita River School District has mailed a letter explaining Alternative Methods Instruction (AMI) and students from both the Acorn and Oden campuses will be bringing an AMI packet home with them today. According to District Superintendent Jerrall Strasner the new AMI policy implemented by the district will allow students to complete their school work during inclement weather days instead of adding days to the school year. Strasner explained that state law

requires students to attend 178days of school a year. The district has 5 make-up days set in the 2018-19 school year per state mandates, but schools have been giving the option to develop a policy that will help keep them from making up even more days. Strasner said AMI allows the district to have a “plan in place” and help keep the district’s school year ending by Memorial Day weekend in May. According to Strasner, the district

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Weekly Publication INEZ VIRGINIA HERNDON Inez Virginia Herndon of Mena, Arkansas passed away Saturday, November 3, 2018 peacefully in the home of her granddaughter Cynthia Crider and her husband Rodger in Potter, Arkansas sur-rounded by her family at age 87. Inez was born May 1st, 1931 in Sylvester, Georgia. She worked as a nurse’s aide and a foster grandparent of many years. She enjoyed casinos, bluegrass music, bingo, old westerns, Matlock, her dogs and her family and friends. Inez lived happily with her husband Dan in Wright City, Ok-lahoma. She traveled, sang, camped, fished, went to church singings and enjoyed her life to the fullest. Inez was a loving mother sister, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother and friend. Inez is survived by daughters Barbara McLellan and husband Glenn of Potter, Arkansas, Virginia Cooke of Mena, Arkansas; Connie Verdic of Fayetteville, Arkansas; Marie Carroll and husband Dewey of Hatfield, Arkansas; Caroline Reed and husband Ed of Arizona. Son Roger and wife Dewanna of Shreveport, Louisiana. Brothers Charles and wife Nancy of Cortland, Ohio; Bill and wife Paula of Poplar, Mississippi. Sisters Margie and husband Guy of Booneville, Arkansas; Jeanette Allen of Mena, Arkansas; Mary Whisenhunt of Mena, Arkansas. She had 7 children, 29 grandchildren, 44 great grandchildren and 16 great- great grandchildren and a host of cousins, and other family members. She was preceded in death by her husband Daniel Herndon, mother Nora Henderson, father Rob-ert Henderson, brother Frank and wife Elaine Henderson, son Wayne Barnes, Grandsons Patrick Reed and Corrie Mize, brother in law Edward Allen, Elmer Whisenhunt, and nephew Robert Al-len. Pallbearers are her grandsons Alex Crider, Tyler Crider, Fisher Greyson, Buzzie Grayson, Aaron McLellan and Jason Neer and Granddaughter Renee Barnes. Memorial service will be Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Crossing Community Center with Brother Victor Rowell officiating. Services are arranged under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

EDNA TALLEY SLOAN Edna Talley Sloan age 96 of Mena, Arkansas passed away Monday, November 5,2018 in Mena. Edna was born on March 8, 1922 in Eva, Alabama to the late Thomas Jefferson Talley and the late Alice Williams Talley. She was married to the late Kenneth M. Sloan for 67 years. Edna worked for the United States Postal service until she retired. She loved to study and teach the Bible. Edna was a member of the Dallas Ave-

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nue Baptist Church. Edna enjoyed gardening, painting and sew-ing. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-greatgrand mother, and friend to all who knew her. She will be dearly missed. She is survived by son Douglas Sloan and wife Brenda of Mena, Arkansas. Daughter-inlaw Donna Sloan wife of the late Phillip Talley Sloan of Mena, Arkansas. Grandchildren Alessa Sloan of Davison, Michigan; Amanda Baker and husband Dewayne of Mena, Arkansas; Chase Night and wife Alexa of Mena, Arkansas; Nathan Sloan and fiance’ Jessica of Los Angeles, California; Nicole Sloan of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 8 Great grandchildren and 9 great-great grandchil-dren. She is preceded in death by her parents Thomas and Alice Talley, husband, Kenneth M. Sloan, son Phillip Sloan, sisters Odell Wallace and Judy Thieme. Funeral service will be Saturday, November 10, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church with Brother Justin Leonard officiating. Interment will follow in the Pinecrest Memorial Park under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Family and friend’s visitation will be Friday, November 9, 2018 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Beasley Wood. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Gideons in her name. Pallbearers will be Dewayne Baker, Bobby Daniel, A.L. Hadaway, Joe Head, Dewayne Meador and Kenny Williams. Honorary pallbearers are her Bible Study Ladies: Betty Daniels, Brenda Egger, Melba Head, Bon-nie Heavener, Becky Hudson, Donna Johnson, Brenda McMillan, Connie Polk, Elsie Russell, Pat Sharp and Phyllis White.

BEVERLY ANN BOLTON Beverly Ann Bolton age 68 of Mena, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at her home surrounded by family and loved ones. Beverly loved her family tremendously. She also loved nature and animals. Her first love was the Lord. She was so very talented and never met a stranger. Our family would like to extend our love to Ouachita Hospice Family, who took care of our whole family with genuine love. Kelly Westbrook your friendship to our Mama will never be forgotten. Beverly was preceded in death by brother B. David Flora and grandsons Michael and Benjamin Smith. She is survived by her Mother Mary Harp. Daughter Amanda Smith Phillips and husband Matthew. Son Robert Raker and Billie Holloway. Granddaughters Beth Smith and Savanna Cornelius. Grandson Tyler Cornelius. Great-grandsons Harper Smith, Elliott Cornelius and Gabriel Cornelius. Beverly was interred at Pinecrest Memorial Park under the direction of Beasley Wood Funeral

Home of Mena. A small reception will be held in the Spring, her favorite time of year. Forever remembered in our hearts, Mama, until we meet again on those glorious shores. We will forever look for you through nature. I am a better person for hav-ing you as my Mama and friend.

JAMES M. L. “TINKER’ COMBS James M. L. “Tinker” Combs, age 79, of Watson, Oklahoma passed away Saturday, November 10,

2018 at his home. He was born August 28, 1939 to the late James Toga Combs and the late Tressie Mae Turner Combs. He was united in marriage to JoAnn Romine. Tinker was a self-employed business man. He loved hunting and fishing and the outdoors in general. He enjoyed watching western movies, reading western books and took great enjoyment in boxing. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. Survivors are his wife JoAnn Combs of Watson, Oklahoma. Daughter Jamie Chambers and husband Sean of Fort Worth, Texas. Grandchildren Elizabeth Chambers; Elena Chambers. Friend and Nephew Don Hovator of Mena, Arkansas. Numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents James and Tressie Combs, his brothers J. D. “PeeWee” Combs, and James LeRoy Combs, his sisters Theresa Corene Myers, Helen LaBlue and Juanita Stone. Graveside service will be Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Cove, Arkansas with Brother Ronnie Tilley officiating. Interment will follow under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.

ROBERT ALBERT GENZEL JR. Robert Albert Genzel Jr., age 76, of Vandervoort, Arkansas, died Thursday, November 8, 2018 at his home. He was born on Monday, March 9, 1942 to Robert Albert Genzel Sr. and Porter Reis “Penny” Nelms Genzel in Dallas, Texas. Robert, also affectionately known as “Dad, Daddy, Bob, Bobby, Papa and Willy Bob” by his closest family and friends was a loving husband to our dear mom Ann, father of 4, grandfather of 12, brother, uncle and a great friend who will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Our Dad has left us a legacy of what it means to be a husband and loving caretaker to our Mom. What it means to be a daddy and papa to his kids and his grandkids. The importance of family traditions, laughter & making memories that will not only last our lifetime but will be passed on from generation to generation. He was a hardworking man of MANY talents and

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we loved him dearly. Dad was a builder, drummer, mechanic, plumber, electrician, carpenter, gardener, cook, hunter, avid fisherman, expert story teller and professional smart ass. We could go on and on. But mostly, he was our Daddy and we will miss his advice, voice and laughter every day. We will forever have a hole in our hearts that we cannot fix without our faith in the Lord, as we know with Gods’ grace and mercy we will see our beloved Dad again one day. Bob is preceded in death by his parents, and one brother and sister in law, Tom and Nadine Genzel. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Anna Genzel of Vandervoort; one son and daughter-in-law, Robby A Genzel III and wife Jamie of Anna,Texas. Three daughters: Tammy Genzel Williamson of Prosper, Texas; Christy Genzel Williamson of Ce-lina, Texas; and Jennifer Genzel of Frisco, Texas. Two brothers and sisters-in-law: Timothy Allen and Linda Genzel of Wickes, Arkansas; Danny and Debra Genzel of Cove, Arkansas. Three sisters and brothersin-law: Janet and Murl Elliston of Fort Worth, Texas; Kathy Baker of Edmond, Oklahoma; Cecilia and James Martin of Ed-mond Oklahoma. Twelve grandchildren: Tori Deleon; Cody Genzel; Tristan Genzel; Wyatt Williamson; Brody Genzel; Parker Genzel; Hope Williamson; Grace Williamson; Halle Williamson; Jake Williamson; Luke Genzel; and Ella Genzel. Many nieces, nephews, a host of other relatives, and friends. Please join us now as we celebrate his life and remember the wonderful memories and long legacy he has left his family and friends. May the rhythm of his memories be forever in our hearts. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 2:30pm at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Mena, Arkansas with Father Harvey as celebrant. Cremation ar-rangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the GoFundMe account by following this link, https://www.gofundme.com/bob-genzel.

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GAY MARSHALL Gay Marshall, age 65, of Mena, Arkansas passed away Friday, November 9, 2018 in Mena. She was born January 16, 1953 to the late Hollis Marshall and the late Mary Willhite Mar-shall. She was a dispatcher for the Polk County Sherriff’s Office for 20 years. Gay enjoyed her dogs. Mostly, she loved her children and grandchildren. Gay was a people person and never met a stranger. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be dearly missed. Survivors are Daughters Teresa Cochran of Pickerington, Ohio; Mary Standerfer and husband Tracy of Cove, Arkansas. Grandchildren Madison Gilbert of Dayton, Ohio; Macy Gilbert of Pickerington, Ohio; Halie Standerfer of Cove, Arkansas. Brothers Larry Marshall of Arizona; Thomas Marshall and wife Kathy of Mena, Arkansas; Charles Marshall and wife Joan of Mena, Arkansas. Sisters Kathy Bailey and husband David of Westville, Oklahoma; Carol Sickles and husband Clay of Mena, Arkansas. Other numerous family and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hollis and Mary Marshall. Graveside service will be Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the Pine Ridge Cemetery in Pine Ridge, Arkansas with Brother Bryan Richardson officiating. Interment will follow under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. There is a general visitation at the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home location.

In a yearly tradition that began in 2017, nearly 1,000 American flags were placed on the graves of local military veterans Sat. by a dedicated group of women to remind people of local Veterans who served our nation in the Army, Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force or Marines. These same women also take goodie bags to local veterans in nursing homes and assisted living centers on Veterans’ Day. The group is made up of members from local Veterans’ organizations that include: the American Legion Frank Fried Post #18 -“Ladies Auxiliary”; the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 46 Auxiliary and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Auxiliary. Women participating this last weekend were: Betty Skaggs; Margaret Scott-the past Commander DAV Chapter 46 Auxiliary; Rose McLain, Linda Spurgin-the current Arkansas State Commander DAV Auxiliary; Terry Harry, Debbie Carter-the current Commander DAV Chapter 46 Auxillary; Ethel Glenn, Mary McLain, Crystal Spurling and Carol Burns-the past Commander DAV Chapter 46 Auxiliary). The women also take goodie bags to local veterans in nursing homes and assisted living centers on Veterans’ Day.

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10 Ladycats named All-Conference Last week, ten Mena Ladycat volleyball players were named All-Conference players. Named to the All-Conference 1st Team were Kiara Kesterson, Morgan

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Earlier this offseason, Gracie Lyle and Paige Evans were awarded AllState honors. Congratulations to all of the Mena Ladycats on their achievements and successes this season.

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Acorn Freshman Justice Neufeld competed in the 25th Arkansas vs. Oklahoma All Star XC Meet held @ Rogers Ar. Sat. Nov. 10th. Justice ran the 5k course in a personal best of 17:29.45. Neufeld ran over 30 seconds faster than his State Championship run on Nov. 2nd. Neufeld was also the top freshman at the All Star Meet. Arkansas won the All Star meet against Oklahoma

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-Bearcats, from pg. 1 two minutes into the game on a short touchdown run to make the score 7-0 with 9:47 left in the first quarter. The next four offensive possessions of the game resulted in a Mena fumble, Gentry turnover on downs, Mena interception, and a Gentry punt. Mena then answered on a 33yard touchdown pass from Max Montomgery to Mason Brotherton. Christian Lua tied the game with a made point-after-attempt with 3:20 left in the first quarter of play. Three punts later, the Bearcats put the next three points on the scoreboard with a 27-yard field goal by Christian Lua, to give Mena the lead 10-7 with 6:34 reaming in

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the first half. On Gentry’s next possession, Devan Adams picked off the Pioneers, to give Mena the ball back. A couple of players later, Gaven Hooper scored on a 1-yard touchdown run. Lua made the point-after-attempt, to make the score 17-7 with just under four minutes left in the half. Each team reaming scoreless throughout the rest of the second quarter, to make the official halftime score 17-7 Mena. Both Mena and the Pioneers turned the ball over on their first offensive possessions of the second half. On the Bearcats next possession, Max Montgomery threw an 8-yard touchdown pass to Nick Linch, making the score 24-7 with 6:36 left in the third quarter.

Four punts and three turnovers combined later, the Bearcats scored the last points of the game with 2:18 left in the 4th quarter, on a short touchdown run by Gaven Hooper. Christian Lua made the point-after-attempt, to make the final score 31-7 Mena. Max Montgomery led the Bearcats with 161 passing yards and 2 touchdowns. In rushing, Gaven Hooper led Mena with 101 yards on sixteen carries with 2 touchdowns, Andrew Graves 53 yards on seven carries, and Zane Stephens 36 yards on eight carries. Mason Brotherton led the Bearcats in receiving yards with 59 on three receptions with 1 touchdown, Nick Linch 35 yards on five receptions with 1 touchdown, Brock

Strother 30 yards on three receptions, Zane Stephens 16 yards on three receptions, and Gaven Hooper 15 yards on one reception. On the defensive side of the ball, Zion Barnes led Mena with 11 tackles, as Jonny Gunn recorded 9 tackles of his own, and Marc Wilson, Jayden Castillo, and Cauy House 8 tackles each. Also, Devan Adams helped the Bearcats with an interception. Mena will travel to Shiloh Christian (11-1, 7-0) this Friday night, November 16th, in the second round of the 4A State Football Playoffs. The Saints will come into Friday’s matchup following a week one loss against Arkansas (54-38), a week two win at Trumann (35-7), a week -See Bearcats, continued pg. 19

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Mena had an impressive win over the Gentry Pioneers, 31-7 last Friday night. Zion had 11 tackles, 3 sacks, and 5 QB hurries to help the Bearcats advance in the 4A State Playoffs. Zion is the son of Jason and Katherine Barnes and hopes to become a sports broadcaster. Mena travels to NW AR this Friday to take on the Shiloh Christian Saints in round 2. Agent Nikki Cureton presented Zion with the game ball during Monday morning’s team meeting. Farm Bureau Insurance is a proud supporter of Bearcat Athletics!

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at home if the district closes due to inclement weather. High School campuses, Google Classroom and technology will be used when possible instead of the packet of worksheets, however, Pre-K through eighth grade will most likely have the packet of worksheets labeled for each day.

-ORSD, from pg. 6 did not have to close due to weather last year, but that there have been years when the district has had to add days to the calendar or go longer days to complete state requirements. With the AMI packets students have their assignments with them

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The assignments are plainly marked AMI Day #1, AMI Day #2, and so on. A 5-day grace period is allowed for the work to be turned in. If assignments are not turned back in the day will count as an unexcused absence and receive a zero for the day’s assignments. Cross Word Puzzle 11.14

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Parents and guardians are welcome to call their child’s respective campus and speak with the principal about any questions or concerns about AMI. “We feel that the AMI packets is a better way to make up time missed than adding days to the calendar,” said Strasner.

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sen Park. Friday – 11/16/18 • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 366 Polk Road 50. • 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Fibers Arts Group meets at Mena Art Gallery. • 12:00 p.m. – The Lions Meetings are held in the Lions Club House on Highway 71 South. • 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Tour the New DHS building. Open House. • 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meets at the old bus barn next The Crossing Church. • 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. – Hatfield Auditorium Country-Western Dance Admission is $6 and 50/50 drawing. • 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-2430297. Saturday – 11/17/18 • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 366 Polk Road 50. • 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Children’s Art Class at the Mena Art Gallery, for children ages 5 to 9. Cost is $2. Call 479-394-3880 to reserve spot. • 5:30 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. • 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – 69th Annual Vandervoort PTO Thanksgiving Dinner in the Vandervoort Elementary Cafeteria. • 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn. • 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. 479-243-0297 or 479-2164606. Sunday – 11/18/18 • 2:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-2430297.

• 3:00 p.m. – Worship service is held at Sulpher Springs Church. • 5:00 p.m. – United Methodist Youth Group at the First United Methodist Church in Mena. Monday – 11/19/18 • 26th Annual Don’t Eat Home Alone with Covenant of Life Family Church. For more information call 479-394-6763 or 479-216-7058. • 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. – The Cove Branch Library will be open. • 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Mena Seventh-Day Adventist Church Food Pantry across from the Polk County Fairgrounds. Non-perishable food, personal care items, and nutritional help. No one will be turned away. • 5:30 p.m. – Polk County Republican Committee meets at Polk County Library, North Room. • 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn. • 6:30 p.m. – Boy Scouts of America Troop 92 meets at First United Methodist Church. Everyone is welcome. • 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-2430297. • 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meets at the old bus barn next The Crossing Church. • 7:00 p.m. – Ouachita Beekeepers Association meeting at Union Bank. Tuesday – 11/20/18 • 8:00 a.m. – The Reynolds Gardener Community Men’s Breakfast at the First United Methodist Church in Mena. • 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. The written portion of the drivers test will be given at the Morrow Street Housing Authority, and as long as road conditions are optimal the driving portion of the test will be given. • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Polk County Family Mission is open in the 9th Street Ministries Building. • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 366 Polk Road 50.

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• 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – “Art Day” at Mena Art Gallery, 607 Mena St. Bring your current project and work with other artists. • 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – The Hatfield Branch library will be open. • 5:00 p.m. – T.O.P.S. will meet in the Union Bank Community Room for weigh-ins, followed by a meeting. • 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Polk County Housing Authority Community Room live country and gospel music. • 6:00 p.m. – The Regular Hatfield Town Council will meet at the Town Hall in Hatfield. • 7:00 p.m. – VFW Post 4451 meeting at Veterans Park in Acorn. • 7:00 p.m. – Polk County Cattleman’s Association monthly meeting. At the Polk County Fair Grounds. • 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at First United Methodist Church, 9th & Port Arthur. 479-2342887 or 479-234-3043. Wednesday – 11/21/18 • 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 Mena. • 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – The Polk County Library Cove Branch is open. • 5:30 p.m. – Dinner at Christ Community Fellowship followed by services at 6:15 p.m. services for Youth, Children’s Activities, Young Adult and Adult Bible studies. • 5:30 p.m. – Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Bible Study Service. • 5:45 p.m. – The Mena First United Methodist Church Kidz will meet. • 6:00 p.m. – Warriors for Christ will meet at the Southside Church of God. • 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Trek and Varsity for Middle and High School students at Grace Bible Church, 1911 Hwy 71 N. Mena. All Area Middle and High School students are welcome. • 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-2430297.

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Polk County Births Mena Regional Health System Holly and Max Hartwig, of Mena, Arkansas, are the proud parents of a baby boy born Nov 2nd Bridget and Waymon Alexander, of Wickes, Arkansas, are the proud parents of a baby girl born on Nov 5th Tasha McQuarrie and Ricky James, of Mena, Arkansas, are the proud parents of a baby girl born on Nov 6th Katherine Sims and Alexander Bruno, of Mena, Arkansas are the proud parents of a baby girl born Nov 6th Guadalupe Gomez and Luis Martinez, of Grannis, Arkansas, are the proud parents of a baby girl born on Nov 6th Polly and Jeremy McMellon, of Mena, Arkansas are the proud parents of a baby girl born Nov 6th Ashley Rothenberger and Cory Beckwith, of Mena, Arkansas are the proud parents of a baby boy born Nov 7th Paige Stidman and Gabriel Alvarez, Jr., of Boles, Arkansas are the proud parents of a baby girl born Nov 8th

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Humane Society of the Oauchitas PET OF THE WEEK

Meet Jack! A delightful kitten boy who loves to purr! He is litter box trained and ready to spend the rest

of his life as your feline friend! His fur is like silk to the touch and he has copper golden eyes! Jack was born apx. 06/07/2018. He is people friendly and likes nice dogs and cats. Imagine how delighted everyone will be when Jack becomes part of the family! Small house or large, Jack doesn't care as long as there's lots of love to share! ALL ANIMALS AT HSO ARE SPAYED/NEUTERED AND ARE CURRENT ON THEIR VACCINATIONS PRIOR TO ADOPTION. Give us a call. You’ll be glad you did! OFFICE PHONE NUMBER: (479) 394-5682 • WEB SITE: www.hsomena.org •

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November declared National Hospice Month -Bearcats, from pg. 15 Hospice care provides a system that allows patients and their families the education and support needed during the final stages of life. Hospice tries to provide the public with advances in pain control and care options required as well as being a network of social, emotional and spiritual support for patients and caregivers. Ouachita Regional Hospice in Mena has joined the Hospice Association of American and other hospice providers in declaring November 2018 as National Hospice Month. Mena Mayor George McKee was joined by Tom Patterson, Executive Director of Ouachita Regional Hospice and Jessica Woodall, Account Executive of Ouachita Regional Hospice last week as he signed a proclamation declaring the month of November as National Hospice month in the city of Mena. The proclamation encourages the community to support and participate in learning more about the hospice concept of care for the elderly, disabled and infirm.

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2018 2019

N7784 MSRP MSRP

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P7630 MSRP

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J7825 MSRP MSRP

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Gentry Gentry Dscnt Dscnt -5,358 -5,358 Consumer Consumer cash cash -1,000 -1,000 GMF DPA -1,000 GMF DPA -1,000

Increment/Cash Increment/Cash -3,000 -3,000 Bonus Cash -2,000 Bonus Cash -2,000 ____________ ____________

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N7766 MSRP MSRP

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2018 2018

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Gentry Dscnt Dscnt -5,155 Gentry -5,155 Consumer cash -1,000 Consumer cash -1,000 GMF DPA DPA -1,000 GMF -1,000

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2018 2018

2019 2018

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MSRP $34,940 Gentry Discount -$1,967 Consumer Cash -$2,000 P7382 GMF DPA -$1,500

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Increment/Cash -3,000 Increment/Cash -3,000 P7837 Bonus Cash Cash -2,000 Bonus -2,000 ____________ ____________

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P7229 MSRP

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Increment/Cash -2,000 Bonus Cash -2,000 ____________

$33,253

$11,507 Off MSRP

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