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Ribbon Cutting Held for RMCC’s New Ouachita Center

Rooms Officially Dedicated to Foundation Contributors

BY MELANIE BUCK Rich Mountain Community College held an Open House event for its newest campus addition. The 13,600 sq. ft. Ouachita Center houses a grand hall, retractable walls, a warming kitchen and more, and can hold up to 900 people, allowing for a multitude of events. It also features 2-large screen monitors, and a massive roll-up door large enough to bring in vehicles, making it ideal for trade shows, etc.

The formal event, held on Thursday, November 13, was used to dedicate rooms and halls to recognize donors to the facility. The following lists the dedications given by RMCC President Phillip Wilson: A Dedicatory Plaque unveiling for new construction of the Ouachita Center; Thrailkill Veranda, made possible through the generosity of Danny and Krystal Thrailkill; Beck Lobby, in honor of Elvis & Betty Beck, made possible through the generosity of Mark & Kathy Adams; Washburn Foyer, in honor of Omar & Julia Washburn, made

Multiple Community-Wide Thanksgiving Dinners Offered

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BY MELANIE BUCK This year, citizens of Polk County will have their choice of three Thanksgiving feasts provided by area churches so that no one has to pass time alone over the holiday.

The Annual All Church Thanksgiving Feast is set for 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 23, at First Baptist in Mena in CONTINUED ON PAGE 4

Standing in the Washburn Foyer, RMCC Foundation Directors and Board of Trustees hold the official ribbon cutting.

Bearcats Tame Mustangs 40-9;

Will Host Star City in 2nd Round of Playoffs

BY NORM BETZ Mena High School, their fans, and the community waited 17 years to host a state football playoff game, and second-year head coach Tim Harper and his 2014 Bearcats didn’t disappoint, as they corralled the Mustangs of Central Arkansas Christian (CAC), 40-9, in the first-round of the 4A State Playoffs.

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Early Snow Causes Wrecks & Cancellations

BY MELANIE BUCK Activities began to slow and trees began to glimmer as snow blanketed Polk County Sunday evening and into Monday morning, taking many by surprise and leaving roads icy across the area. Cossatot River High School took their first snow day of the school year more than a week before Thanksgiving. Mena and Ouachita River School Districts remained open.

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Being Thankful for Freedom

BY JEFF OLSON As I sit down to write this it is Veterans Day, a day I hold in high esteem second only to Christmas in its importance, meaning, and place in the human journey and American story.

But, I will also have to say that Thanksgiving comes in a real close third because it gives us, on a personal, family and national level, opportunity to take pause and give thanks for the first two.

With Thanksgiving Day just a few days away, perhaps it is in order for us to reflect on what we too often tend to overlook and are not thankful enough for - our freedom. While we typically celebrate freedom on July 4th, it would be negligent to overlook such on November 27th.

Yes, we just celebrated our Veterans but we must not let it end after November 11th.

No matter what day it is at any time of the year, it is always a good time to thank a Veteran for his or her service. Like many of you, there are many Veterans I wish and need to thank but I am moved to mention the following family and friends - one died in battle, several passed away many years after their service, and some are still living: Wayne Olson, Jack Gauthier, Charles Krulic, Woodrow Wallace, Loyal Lamansky, Del Armstrong, Orval Walker, Charles Reynolds, Jack Hughes, John Sexton, Miles Aynes, Wilbur White, Ray Wiseman, Carl Feil, and Millard Base. Those deceased in life are certainly not such in spirit, memory and legacy. As we depart Veterans Day and approach Thanksgiving Day, I share with USMC Chaplain Dennis Edward O’Brian you some thoughts and perspective.

In this day in time it is very easy to succumb to the misconception that our Godgiven freedom and fundamental rights originate with government, but a closer look at our history and constitution reveals otherwise - that it is government's and the military's role to secure and protect those rights, as expressed in part by USMC Chaplain Dennis Edward O'Brian. "It is the soldier, not the minister, who has given us freedom of religion. It is the soldier, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press.

It is the soldier, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech. It is the soldier, not the campus organizer, who has given us the freedom to demonstrate. It is the soldier, who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag, who allows the protester to burn the flag."

Today there are still those among us who question the legitimacy and justification of war, even under any circumstances. To that I can only echo John Stuart Mill: “War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things; the decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks nothing worth a war, is worse. A man who has nothing which he cares more about than he does about his personal safety is a miserable creature who has no chance at being free, unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself.”

Thank you Veterans - for giving US so much to be thankful.

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t is the soldier, who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag, who allows the protester to burn the flag."

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On, Saturday, October 25, 2014, the Mena Area Board of Realtors participated in the Make a Difference Day by collecting food & donations for it’s Backpack for Kids program. Realtors collected food outside of James’ SuperSave and Walmart from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. At the end of the day, Realtors had collected over $700. and a huge amount of food which is being distributed to all our Polk County Schools. The Realtors want to thank all who participated by donating their time, food and cash donations.

Plans for New County Jail Temporarily Halted

BY MELANIE BUCK Plans for a new Polk County jail are temporarily on hold after it was discovered that land donated by the City of Mena, is actually under a ‘covenant restriction.’ In July, Mena City Council voted to donate approximately five acres of land located at the Mena/Polk County Industrial Park for the purpose of building a new Polk County jail. At that time, the transfer of the property was contingent upon both the County securing funding for the project and construction plans being finalized.

However, the Industrial Park Foundation met with Mayor George McKee last Monday and informed him of a ‘covenant restriction’ that does not allow the land to be donated for the purpose of a jail. The ‘covenant,’ put in place in 1995, states that the land can only be used for: industrial manufacturing, warehousing, or distribution.

The City of Mena does own land in the same vicinity, however, is not suitable for the current project of jail construction.

This set-back has not dampened the spirits of Sheriff Godfrey who still plans to seek a one-cent sales tax for the construction of a new jail. The Jail Committee has chosen SouthBuild, a company out of Tennessee, to do site-survey that will inform taxpayers of the total cost and impact the jail will have on the county. The site-survey will remain on hold until land is purchased. SouthBuild built both Sevier and Scott County’s current jail facilities.

Sheriff Godfrey announced his plans to seek a new county jail in June and that it would only benefit the county. According to Godfrey, the current jail is over 30 years old and is no longer meeting state standards, even citing that the last inspection was “not favorable.” Godfrey explained that several jails in Arkansas have already been shut down, “and it won’t be long before they shut down ours.”

Polk County’s jail is designed to hold 26 inmates and, as of May 2 of this year, 35 were in custody. “This creates an unsafe environment for the jail staff and inmates. If an employee or inmate gets injured due to overcrowding, Polk County could be found liable in a civil lawsuit. Jail overcrowding lawsuits are expensive to defend and often result in large judgements.”

The current situation is also preventing the collection of fines, fees, and restitution. “Due to our limited bed space, Polk County currently has over 1,600 active warrants that can’t be served. The fines and fees connected with these warrants is $1.9 million. That is money that will go to the County and to pay restitution to victims.”

Godfrey proposed a new 100-bed pod system design that would also include the Sheriff’s Office as well as dispatch, a small courtroom suitable for hearings, infirmary, and a 309 Depository. The 309 Depository would be a possible reimbursable program from the State of trustees that are not from the area and he suspects would improve turn-over.

Based on the current tax base, a 1-cent sales tax would yield approximately $2.2 million of which Godfrey is requesting 3/4-of-a-cent be allocated for jail construction and the remaining 1/4-of-a-cent budgeted for jail maintenance and operation. Godfrey said the 3/4-of-a-cent tax would dissolve once the jail was paid for but said, ideally, the 1/4-of-a-cent would remain and be budgeted strictly for ‘jail maintenance and operation.’

The Polk County Sheriff’s Department is now seeking land in a new location, at least 5 to 10 acres in size with utility hook-ups already in place.

Mena Mayor George McKee said, “I realize how bad we need the jail. We’re in a bad situation. It sends the wrong message when we have to release non-violent offenders. While I’m disappointed the project has met a delay, we certainly respect the decision of the Industrial Park Foundation.”

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Community Thanksgiving Dinners Being Offered

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their multi-purpose building. The event is in its fifth year and began after the devastating 2009 tornado when several church leaders of various denominations met weekly for prayer, lifting up the people in the area.

“From these impromptu meetings came a desire for greater fellowship among local area congregations, leading to the Mena Area All Church Thanksgiving Feast,” said Keith Rose, a past event organizer.

More than 350 have been fed in previous feasts. There is no cost for the event that is open to the public, however, since it is a potluck meal, churches request that you let them know how many to expect. If you have questions, you can call Pastor Ron Tilley at 479-243-7000. There will also be a time for worship and a message.

First Baptist Church of Hatfield will also hold a free Thanksgiving Dinner at their church, located on Hwy. 71 South in Hatfield. The event will be held on Saturday, November 22, at 5 p.m.

Covenant of Life Family Church, 1101 Pine Avenue, Mena, will also hold an event. The 21st Annual “Don’t Eat Home Alone” event is slated for 12 noon on Thanksgiving Day for a day of fellowship and great food. Deliveries are limited to the shut-ins only please. If you need a ride or would like to make a reservation please call by November 24, at 479-394The Mena/Polk County Chamber of Commerce 6763 or 479-394-1126.

Hatfield Home Completely Destroyed by Fire

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2014 Christmas Parade Friday, December 5th, 2014 at 6:00pm

A fire Friday night has destroyed this beautiful Hatfield home located at 408 Polk 151 owned by Tonya Morgan.

Hatfield Assistant Fire Chief Kenny Miller said that the call came in to dispatch at 8:08 pm and upon his department’s arrival on the scene, the home was fully involved and on the ground. Cove Fire Department provided mutual aid but it was a complete loss.

Officials have not determined the cause of the fire at this time.

Miller said no one was at home at the time of the fire and there were no injuries.

This year’s theme is

“Christmas in the Ouachitas” with Gar Eisele as the parade Grand Marshal

Allen Stewart of Mena was among the 82 Farm Bureau leaders participating in the State Resolutions Committee meeting held recently in North Little Rock. The committee refined and consolidated policy proposals into a set of formal recommendations to be considered by voting delegates during the business session of the Arkansas Farm Bureau State Convention, Dec. 3-5 at the Hot Springs Convention Center.

Anyone wishing to participate in the parade will need to turn in a completed registration form to the Chamber office no later than Monday, December 1st. Forms can be found at

menapolkchamber.com or at the chamber office 524 Sherwood Avenue Call 479-394-2912 for additional details.

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[SUBMITTED] Faith Lynch of Wickes, Arkansas announced that the GPS Research Group of Historic Cossatot River School District (CRSD) has received a $500 grant from Delta Kappa Gamma Society International through the Kappa State Education Foundation of Arkansas.

Members of the GPS Research Group are Faith Lynch, of Wickes; David Frachiseur, of Grannis; Janice Kelly, of Vandervoort and Cove; Royce Lee Pate, of Umpire.

The group researched historic schools, post offices and cemeteries that lie within the CRSD in south Polk County and north Howard County. They found 104 schools, 70 cemeteries and 34 post offices.

The group then published a map with the GPS locations of these historical places along with their histories.

Delta Kappa Gamma donated the grant to help with printing expenses of the map. They also donated 25 maps to each of the four campuses within the CRSD. The research group is grateful to Leta Boswell of Delta Kappa Gamma of Nashville for her interest in this project.

These maps are for sale at Union Bank and its branches, First National Bank and its branches, First State Bank and its branches, and Umpire Grocery Store. Pictured below is Lynch (left) with Cindi Watkins, librarian of CRSD High School Cossatot River School.

New 911 Equipment Installed

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Local Historians Receive Grant

November 19, 2014

BY MELANIE BUCK Four months after the lightning strike that damaged Polk County's Communication Center, radio service technicians were onsite Tuesday morning to begin installing new radio equipment that will replace the old system that was damaged beyond repair.

This equipment serves as the communication link for the Polk County Sheriff's Department, Grannis & Mena Police Departments, Arkansas State Police, Emergency Management, Polk County Rural Fire and the Mena Fire Department. Installation should be complete by Wednesday. Other users include Arkansas Game & Fish, Arkansas State Parks, US Forest Service and Southwest EMS as needed.

This will complete repairs in the communication center as all new 911 equipment was placed into service the last week of October. This was a scheduled replacement of the 911 equipment, due to having software that is no longer supported by AT&T. The lightning strike was caused by an usual July storm that rolled through the County on the evening of July 8 and early morning hours of July 9. The storm caused major damage to county roads, bridges, vehicles, and communication equipment, debilitating the County’s 911 System. The 911 calls were forced to be re-routed through Montgomery County until repairs were finalized three days later.

The storm delivered extraordinary lightning throughout the county. “Our communications tower, located at the Courthouse, was directly hit causing damage to radio consoles, 911 equipment, and internal telephone equipment,” stated Ellison. Heavy rain started around 11 pm and continued through early morning hours. After the rain ended, measurements varied around the county with the highest totals from the Wickes area topping 10 inches, according to Ellison.

THE LOVE AND MAGIC OF HORSES ENCOURAGES CHILDREN TO ENJOY READING.

A Great Big Thank You!

Judith Forbis of Ansata Publications and Ansata Arabian Stud, and Carla Vaught, County Extension Agent, extend their deep appreciation to the following generous supporters of the 2014 Horse Tales Literacy Program held again in Polk County schools for first and fourth graders.The goals of this program are to spark the imagination of first, fourth and fifth grade students so they will want to learn to read and experience the joy of reading and the excitement of learning through the wonders of live horses.

Since the program began in 2000, over 75,000 children in Arkansas have learned to read through this program and over 650,000 nation-wide have participated.

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Renamed the Horse Power Literacy Program, this project in Polk County schools will be expanded in 2015. You are invited to learn more about the program, and to attend the annual Horse Power Literacy Program festivities at the Polk County Fair Grounds this spring. Please contact Carla Vaught, County Extension Agent for details.

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Acorn Schools Recognized as ‘Achieving’ by Dept. of Education

BY MELANIE BUCK

A total of 67 public schools showed sufficient improvement on test scores to meet annual targets that were approved by the U.S. Department of Education and are designated as Achieving Schools. The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) was re-authorized by the U.S. Congress in 2001 as the No Child Left Behind ACT (NCLB). Under NCLB, the proficiency targets for all student subgroups were 100 percent for the year 2014. Ouachita River School District, Acorn Campus is the only school in Polk County to receive the rating.

In 2012, Arkansas received flexibility from some of the NCLB requirements. Under the approved flexibility, all schools are required to meet Annual Measurable Objectives (AMOs), or yearly targets, designed to reduce the proficiency, growth and graduation gaps by half by the end of six years. Test scores from 2011 were used to determine the proficiency, growth and graduation gap (based on 2010 data) to establish the targets for each school. Students are classified into two main categories: the All Students group and the Targeted Achievement Gap Group (TAGG), which includes students in one or more of the economically disadvantaged, English Learners and Students With Disabilities subgroups. Also, to be Achieving, a school must test at least 95 percent of the All Students group and the TAGG for both literacy and math.

Superintendent Jerry Strasner said, "I am very proud of the growth that we are seeing in the performance of our students. This is a very honorable achievement and is a reflection of the hard work of our students, teachers, parents, administration, and board."

Martel Earns Certification Darla Martel recently received certification in the Arkansas Municipal League’s Finance Seminar. The focus of the seminar was preparation of annual budgets.

Martel serves on Mena’s City Council.

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Local Historian, Harold Coogan, Honored with ‘Special Collections’ Room

November 19, 2014

BY MELANIE BUCK Mr. Harold Coogan, a local historian, educator, preserver of history, and very modest citizen of Polk County, has received the honor of having the New Collections Room inside RMCC’s Library named after him for his dedication to local history.

Coogan began his career as a history teacher more than 5 decades ago, working one year in Lewisville, Arkansas, before coming home and teaching for 21 years at Mena High School and 14 fulltime years at RMCC before becoming an adjunct professor.

When speaking to Mr. Coogan, it doesn’t take one long to realize he has a memory better than any computer and can tell you almost anything about history, especially Polk County’s history.

Not only is his brain filled with facts from around the globe, but his home has many volumes of the past, begging to be seen by the future. Pictures, newspapers, and letters are pieces of his personal collection. Part of this collection has recently been donated and transported to Rich Mountain Community College’s Library for use by all.

The Mena Star was damaged by the 2009 tornado, tearing up the back of their building where archives were stored. Not having a place to store them, The Star contacted Coogan. At first, Coogan said he simply did not have room for the three pallets of newspapers that dated 1896 thru 2007, equaling several thousand newspapers. However, upon hearing that they were headed for the dump, Coogan called back and said, “I’ll take them.”

Over the last five years, Coogan has combed through every paper, most years had daily papers, searching for anything of interest. Whether it was a story on a new business in the county, the price of eggs in 1921, or someone who left the county and became famous, Coogan has classified them all. But what to do with them then?

Knowing that space was limited at home and the newspapers needed to be saved, Coogan asked Joe Rogers, the architect in charge of the new developments going on at the college, if he could add a space for ‘special collections.’ In turn, Rogers had the space implemented into the plans and the rest, as they say, is history. Even in the process of telling The Pulse about the room, Coogan gave a full history of Joe Rogers, being a former Mena resident, son of a Mena doctor, and so on. He really is full of Polk County knowledge.

Transporting the pallets, full of newspaper size ‘binders’ that have months, and sometimes whole years of Mena Star newspapers presented in book-style, was not an easy task, however, this year, RMCC’s library took possession and are now in the process of properly preserving each paper and binder. The process requires each binder to be placed in a freezer for 2448 hours to kill any book mites, termites, or any other harmful creatures. The college only has a small freezer so the process will take several months. The next step is to go through 24-48 hours of drying time before being placed on the newly built shelves that were built specifically for perfect access to researchers and history lovers. RMCC Librarian Brenda Miner stated, “Some of the items are in bad shape. If they need to be protected, we will place the more fragile items in archive boxes.”

“These things are very important. They are just like a time machine that takes us back and if they’re gone, then we have no connection to the past. We’ve lost so much of our local history and I don’t want us to lose all of it,” stated Coogan. He added, “We are what we are because of our past.”

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inception plus microfilms, pictures, binders, and collections of importance that Coogan has assembled. Miner said, “We do have some of Mr. Coogan’s original works in with the collection, also.”

Mr. Coogan’s collection goes far beyond what was donated. When asked what would happen with the rest of his collection, Mr. Coogan would only say, “That will be up to my family when I’m gone.” Miner added, “We are very thankful that Mr. Coogan has donated all of this and eventually we hope that the public will be able to use it once it’s all processed.”

Although Mr. Coogan is not one for fanfare, Miner said, “His family wanted to honor him and they knew this would be a special way to do that.” An unofficial ceremony was held several months back for his family, at a huge surprise to Coogan, “I was in the back of the library helping Brenda and when we came out, I saw these people, some of my family, and thought well this must be a tour of the library or something. It never hit me until Phillip (Wilson) got up and started talking. I was very stunned.”

Last Thursday, RMCC President Phillip Wilson made the dedication official, along with the dedication of several other areas of the college, when RMCC hosted the Ouachita Center’s Open House.

Not only have Mr. Coogan’s son, Todd, and grandson, Craig Bentley, become history teachers themselves, obviously influenced by their head-of-family, Coogan’s many years in the classroom and his collection may serve to encourage others to preserve what so many have deemed no longer important… history.

When asked what he thought his legacy would be, Coogan replied, “I’m not seeking a legacy.” When pressed if he thought he would be remembered as a ‘keeper of the past’ he responded with a true teacher’s heart, “I hope I’ll be remembered for my work in the classroom.”

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accidents Monday morning. A one-vehicle wreck occurred south of Vandervoort, where a car ran into a ditch, with no injuries. An 18-wheeler was stuck on Hwy. 272, northwest of Mena on the side of Rich Mountain. It took 7 hours to bring the truck off of the mountain.

An ice-slicked curve caused the third accident, a one-vehicle rollover that occurred just before 10 a.m. on Hwy. 88 East just past Ink, leaving the driver shaken but uninjured.

Having snow before winter actually arrives is something this area doesn’t see too often. This is only the 6th time that snow has been recorded in Mena in November since 1900, and with areas around the county reporting as much as 2.5 inches, it will make the 2nd largest amount in November since 1971, where 3 inches was recorded in a 24-hour period.

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possible through the generosity of Sue Maddox & Debby Eisele; Dick and Frances Carver Grand Hall, made possible through the generosity of the late Robert “Bob” Carver to honor his parents, Dick and Frances Carver; Stevenson Gallery, made possible through the generosity of Ed & Dorothy Ann Stevenson; Garza-Rocha Foyer, in honor of Emiliano C. Garza and Dr. Carlos F. Rocha, made possible through the generosity of Carlos, Norma, Alex and Max Rocha; Wilson Room, in honor of Marc and Sue Wilson, made possible through the generosity of their children; Aleshire Electric Room, made possible through the generosity of Greg and Melissa Aleshire; Arvest Bank Room, made possible through the generosity of Arvest Bank; Beam Veranda, made possible through the generosity of Bill and Joyce Beam; Nidec Room, made possible through the generosity of Nidec Motor Corporation; First National Bank Room, made possible through the generosity of First National Bank; Eisele Room, made possible through the generosity of Gar & Debby Eisele; Wennberg Wall, in honor of Dick Wennberg, RMCC Building Trades Technology Instructor; Union Bank Plaza, made possible through the generosity of Union Bank; Dedicatory Plaque unveiling for Learning Commons and Student Union Renovations; Max Pearson Broadcasting Program, made possible through the generosity of Max H. Pearson; Edward and Deedie Johnson Learning Commons, made possible through the generosity of the late Edward and Deedie Johnson; Harold Coogan Special Collections Room, made possible through the generosity of family andPfriends.

“This venture was the single largest building project in the history of Rich Mountain Community College. Your never-ending support, patience, and vision makes RMCC special and the Ouachita Mountain region the best place in the world to live,” stated Wilson.

RMCC’s Board of Trustees and Foundation Board were recognized for their support and vision of the project. Also, Joe Rogers of SAIC, a former Mena resident who designed the building, and Jake Nabholz, of Nabholz Construction, were recognized for their work on the project.

Event attendees were also able to tour the new developments and attend the official ribbon cutting ceremony.

Tammy Young, Director of Development and Community Relations, stated recently, “Rich Mountain Community College is committed to organizations, schools, businesses, and the community to encourage the creation, appreciation, and pursuit of mutual goals and richer cultural experiences. The Ouachita Center is the premier place to facilitate such events and activities that include the celebration of community traditions and engagement in new experiences.”

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East Polk County Arkansas lost a citizen on Wednesday, November 12. Mrs. A. C. Copher, Claudine to those who knew her, passed from this life to her eternal glory.

She was of the Primitive Baptist Faith and lived her life according to Jesus’ teachings to love thy neighbor as thy self. She loved to quilt and enjoyed the weekly quilting meetings at Big Fork so long as she was able.

Claudine Townsend Copher, age 104, of the Board Camp/Big Fork Area passed from this life Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at her home.

Claudine was born Rutha Claudine Townsend on September 2, 1910 in Philadelphia, Neshoba County, Mississippi to the late W.E. Townsend and the late Viola Warren Townsend. She was united in marriage to A.C. Copher in October 1932 in Charlie, Clay County, Texas.

Survivors are her children, Billie Copher Lewis of Oakwood, Georgia, Ernest (Skip) Copher of Board Camp/Big Fork, Arkansas, and Gerald Copher of North Little Rock,

DEBORAH JEAN HOEHN

Deborah Jean Hoehn, age 62, of Oden, passed away Monday, November 10, 2014 in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

She was born March 14, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Robert Perry and the late Barbara Lashbrook Perry. She was united in marriage to Charles Hoehn on September 18, 1976. Deborah was an avid animal lover and rescued many. Mrs. Hoehn was a loving housewife, mother, grandmother and friend.

Survivors are her husband, Charles Hoehn of Oden, Arkansas; son, Charles Perry Hoehn and wife Amanda of Clarksville, Tennessee; and grandchildren, Chelsey, Noah, Lauralea, Miranda and

Dylan.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Barbara Perry.

Mrs. Hoehn was sent for cremation under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.

LJ POSEY

Mr. L J Posey, age 81, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away Friday, November 14, 2014 at his home.

He was born in Mena on August 25, 1933, the son of the late Kenneth Posey and the late Alson Strother Posey. He spent many happy years married to Mildred Bradley until her passing. Mr. Posey was a mechanic by trade and was a devoted Christian, often volunteering to play music and sing at local church services and functions. He was a devout family man, and will be greatly missed by his many loved ones and his friends.

He is survived by his sons, Brother Kenneth Posey and wife Debbie of Mena, Arkansas and Brian Posey and Renee of

Tulsa, Oklahoma; daughter, Jeanne Mabry and husband Joe of Mena, Arkansas; sisters, Violet Cox of Cassville, Missouri and Verlon Davis of Mena, Arkansas; special friend, June Cogburn of Mena, Arkansas; 8 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Alson Posey, by a sister, Alean Guinn, and by a nephew, Rusty Davis.

Funeral services were Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the Southside Church of God with Brother Danny Tillery and Brother Kenneth Posey officiating. Interment followed in Concord Cemetery at Ink under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.

Visitation was Monday evening, November 17th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Pallbearers were Jason Posey, Josh Posey, Jerrod Posey, Tommy Fowler, Wesley Bates and David Ricker.

Online obituary available at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com

OBITUARIES

CLAUDINE TOWNSEND COPHER

Arkansas and twelve grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, and 4 great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, W.E. and Ola Townsend, her husband, A.C.Copher, 5 Siblings, and a son James E. Copher.

Mrs. Copher was sent for cremation and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

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November 19, 2014

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Tales of Jake Strider

Passive Aggressive Behavior

BY MICHAEL REISIG We often hear people use the term “passive-aggressive.” But I don’t think everyone understands the concept. My favorite internet definition of passive aggressive is: “Number 1: Being marked by, or displaying behavior characterized by the expression of negative feelings, resentment, and aggression in an unassertive passive way (as through procrastination, pouting, and stubbornness). Or number 2: Pretending one does not give a rat’s posterior when, in fact, one gives numerous rat’s posteriors.

As you can see, there can be some confusion in discerning a true case of passive aggressiveness. So, I have rummaged through the internet to come up with several examples of this particular activity. Here are a few of my favorites: I’m not saying I hate you, but I do often catch myself fantasizing about you, barefoot in a desert of legobricks, covered with honey and attacked by army ants, while being forced to listen to a Justin Bieber album over and over and over…

Your passive aggressive behavior is the same as lying. Actually, it’s worse, because at least a liar isn’t being a two-faced weasel about it.

Thomas Paine I’m not saying go out and kill all the stupid people. I’m just saying let’s remove all the labels and let the problem sort itself out.

I’m sorry I missed your passive aggressive post on Facebook. I was too busy winning at life.

Just for luck… I wish I’d saved a few pairs of your underwear, to seal in a jar and keep on a shelf high in the pantry. Is that the kind of thing that makes you miss me, or makes you glad it’s over?

I would like to say congratulations to Myra Lander and Rufus Cromley. They are expecting a baby. Hope you are both really in love and I hope it works out. Rufus’ wife, Tanya Cromley…

“That was a very well laid out, rational point. But I’ll stick with my emotional opinion based on no facts or evidence.” Al Sharpton I’m not anti-social. I just have a strong aversion to bullpucky, drama, and pretending.

I miss you like Tiger Woods misses shanky Las Vegas cocktail waitresses.

Don’t facebook your problems. Face them To all those passive aggressive folks out there I would just like to say, never give up on your stupid, stupid dreams.

Ultimately, passive resistance is just another form of argument. So I’ll close with one of my favorite quotes by Thomas Paine: “To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.”

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o argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administrating medicine to the dead.”

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The views and opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the ownership and staff of The Polk County Pulse.

Michael Reisig is a freelance writer and published author whose works are reproduced throughout the globe.

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Whether you believe in such things or not, I vow to you that Angels and Saints walk among us on a daily basis.

I recently retired from 40 years in a management position in the business world. My wife and I built a home and moved to Mena. When I finished all my projects around the new house, I decided I would apply to substitute teach in the Mena Public Schools. I though it would give me something to do and possibly use my experiences to give back something to my community. Nothing in my 40 years prepared me for what I was going to witness.

After a very short time in classrooms, I quickly realized that God has placed Guardian Angels, known as teachers, in the classrooms in Mena.

These dedicated individuals are simply amazing. I have not encountered a single one who viewed their job, as simply a job. They are truly Angels sent to look over and protect our children.

If these teachers are Angels, there is another group who will be revered in Heaven as Saints. Those Teachers, Aids, and Interventionists who work with the special needs children are undoubtedly the most dedicated and selfless people I have every met.

God has a very special place in Heaven for teachers and special needs educators. My hat is off to them and my respect and admiration for them has risen exponentially. If you see or know a teacher, tell them “Thank You” daily. If you see or know a special needs educator tell them: “Thank You” and “God Bless You” daily. This community and the World owe them more than we can ever repay.

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BY STATE SENATOR LARRY TEAGUE LITTLE ROCK – Lawmakers and Correction officials signed off on a new set of rules to reduce overcrowding and the number of paroled inmates who get in trouble and return to prison.

One new policy changes the eligibility requirements for the boot camp, an intensive and physically demanding program for first time, non-violent offenders. It lasts 105 days.

Boot camp has space for 100 men and 24 women, but sometimes there are empty slots. Officials are changing current rules so that they can accept second-time offenders. By allowing more people to go through boot camp, it will lower the number of inmates in state prison units.

There are 87 offenses that disqualify an inmate from going through boot camp and Correction officials want to expand the list to include violations of new laws such as human trafficking and using the computer for sex offenses.

Another new policy is an attempt to reduce recidivism rates, which are the rates at which inmates get in trouble and return to prison after getting out. In Arkansas the rate is 41 to 44 percent, according to Correction officials.

Inmates who are within six months of their parole eligibility date could qualify for a new vocational program in Pine Bluff in which they demolish condemned houses. They would live in transitional housing and receive life training as well. The cost of housing about 40 parolees in a transitional setting in Pine Bluff would be $30 a day, much lower than the $65 a day it costs to securely house them in a prison unit. Correction officials said the city of Pine Bluff does not oppose the plan.

One benefit would be to prepare the parolees for a productive life outside prison. Many of them are not familiar with the demands of holding jobs.

Another proposal that legislators and Correction officials discussed would expand the focus of vocational training and life skills classes to parolees in medium and high risk categories. One goal is to improve the job skills of about 2,000 parolees now in transitional facilities.

There are more than 18,000 inmates serving sentences in Arkansas, and as of last week more than 2,400 of them were in county jails because there were no available beds for them in state prison units. The inmates in county jails are filling about a fourth of the available bed space in county lockups.

The state reimburses counties $28 a day per inmate held in county jails. County officials say the actual cost averages $45 a day, and that the number of state inmates in county lockups imposes a growing financial burden on county governments.

5 for more financial relief from the state to compenSheriffs and other county officials have been pushing sate for the costs of housing state inmates. The question will be a major issue during the 2015 legislative session.

Also, the legislature will consider a proposal by Correction officials to fund a new $100 million prison with 1,000 beds, of which several hundred would be suitable for problem inmates who continuously cause trouble with other inmates.

Last year state parole policies were tightened after news reports of parolees committing numerous offenses, including felonies, but remaining on the streets. More parolees are back in prison for violating the terms of their parole and as a result prison units are filled.

Boozman Urges Eliminating Controversial Waters of the U.S. Rule Joins colleagues in submitting comments to proposed rule

BY U.S. SENATOR DR. JOHN BOOZMAN WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator John Boozman (RAR), ranking member of the EPW Subcommittee on Water and Wildlife, joined colleagues on the Senate and House committees with jurisdiction over the Clean Water Act to submit comments on EPA and Army Corps of Engineers’ (Corps) proposed rule regarding the definition of the act’s “waters of the United States” (WOTUS).

Members want to stop the rule from being finalized.

“EPA and the Corps must abandon the proposed Waters of the United States rule. It presents a grave threat to Americans’ property rights, and its finalization will force landowners throughout the country to live with the unending prospect that their homes, farms, or communities could be subject to ruinous Clean Water Act jurisdictional determinations and litigation,” wrote the Members.

In the letter, the Members emphasized that the proposed WOTUS rule presents serious federalism concerns since it would call for an extra-constitutional relationship between the federal government and the States in the regulation of local land-use matters.

The EPA and Army Corps of Engineers’ proposal would give the administration much greater power to oversee the land use decisions of homeowners, small businesses and family farms throughout the country. Surface water throughout the country is already protected, either by the federal government under the Clean Water Act, or by a patchwork of state and local measures that take into consideration local conditions, priorities, needs, and circumstances. The Obama Administration is trying to overrule state and local conservation efforts, with a one-size-fits-all approach from Washington, DC. Boozman and several of his Senate colleagues called on EPA and the Corps to immediately withdraw the WOTUS proposal in a letter last month.

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November 19, 2014

Acorn Elementary Honor Roll

2nd Grade: All As – Christian Christiana, Rebecca Moore, Jayleigh Noble, McKenna Pippen, Tyler Pippen, David Warren, Arayah Wharton, Damon Cruz, Zach Neugent, Paul Puckett, James Sullivan, Caden Tarkinton, Lucus Tunnell, Evan Yu. As & Bs – Kailee Branson, Kohlea Carmack, Duncan Dill, Sydney Holliday, Timothy Hopper, Aiden Kimp, Gabriel Lickly, Bradley McEntire, Chloe Brandon, Tara Hart, MaryClaire Laing, Amy May, Konnor Odom, Paige Smedley.

3rd Grade: All As – Coy Brumbelow, Daisy Dollar, Nichole Philpot, Kensey Rosson, Sarah Tedder, Payge Adaway, Kenzie Daniels, Randy Dill, Sophie Stranser. As & Bs – Shay Allen, Meghan Armijo, Kora Carter, Noah Holland, Lucas Parnell, Rylee Wiles, Payton Davis, Elizabeth Duvall, Sara Pippen, Annabell Tedder, Christina Velasquez, Samuel Walker. 4th Grade: All As – Kaelin Harding, Emily Holloway, Olivia Maechler, Rachael Miller, Jayden Willborg. As & Bs – Johnathan Bodkin, Cayleigh Johnson, Westin Johnson, Reed McGee, Lori Richardson, Gavin Strother, Colton Tipton, Faith Tipton, Rebekah Tipton, Zacharie Bodwell, Dakoda Echols, Charish Hill, Clayton Hobbs, Michael Laing, Braven Rodgers, Isaac Tedder, Samantha Warren, Addison Wood. 5th Grade: All As – Michael Auces, Trace Huff, Kyla Kimp, Kiersten Larucci, Jacob Lyle, Abby Nance, Joshua Tilley, Angela Duvall, Meaghan Weddle, Ayden Wood. As & Bs – Adrianna Bates, Emily Blair, Faith Brandon, Lexi Dilbeck, Alivia Harper, Reese Rogers, River Rogers, Ezekial Simmons, Abby Smedley, Ethan Sutherland, and Skyllar Wade.

“Coffee, Christmas & Classic Rock”

The Acorn High School Music Department will be hosting their 2nd Annual Coffee House called "Coffee, Christmas & Classic Rock" on Nov. 20th in the Acorn Cafeteria. There will be coffee and desserts for the audience as they listen to the Beginning Band, Advanced Band and Choir perform Classic Rock to Christmas tunes. Donations will be taken at the door and are greatly appreciated! Doors open at 6:30 with music beginning at 7:00p.m.

RMCC’s Student Support Services Announces November Student of the Month

Student Support Services has announced Colby Kennedy as Student of the Month for November. Colby has been a student at Rich Mountain Community College since the fall semester of 2013 and will graduate after the spring semester of 2015 with an Associate of General Studies degree. After graduating, Colby plans to transfer to Arkansas Tech University to achieve his bachelor's degree.

Colby said he feels blessed with the chance to be able to attend a school like RMCC and use helpful programs such as Student Support Services that help him succeed.

For more information about TRiO Student Support Services at RMCC, contact Lisa Rackley, Director of Student Support Services, at 479-394-7622 or lrackley@rmcc.edu..

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Mena Public Schools Breakfast Menu Monday: 11/24 Pancake Sausage on a Stick, Diced Peaches, Juice, Milk Tuesday: 11/25 Cereal, Toast, Apple Slices, Juice, Milk Wednesday: 11/26 No School Thursday: 11/27 No School Friday: 11/28 No School Mena Public Schools Lunch Menu Monday: 11/24 Main: Vegetable Soup w/ Crackers, Toasted Cheese Sandwich, Salad, Strawberries, Milk; Choice: Steak Sandwich w/ Cheese, Lettuce & Tomato, French Fries, Strawberries, Milk Tuesday: 11/25 Main: Pork Rib Pattie on Bun, Tater Tots, Fritos (k-5), Baked Beans, Mixed Fruit, Milk; Choice: Hot Dog, Tater Tots, Baked Beans, Mixed Fruit, Milk Wednesday: 11/26 No School Thursday: 11/27 No School Friday: 11/28 No School Acorn Breakfast Menu Monday: 11/24 Cereal, Fruit, Juice, Milk Tuesday: 11/25 Cereal, Fruit, Juice, Milk Wednesday: 11/26 No School Thursday: 11/27 No School Friday: 11/28 No School Acorn Lunch Menu Monday: 11/24 Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Lettuce, Tomato, Baked Chips, Carrots, Fruit, Milk Tuesday: 11/25 Turkey, Dressing, Green Beans, Broccoli Salad, Cheesecake, Roll, Cranberry Sauce, Fruit, Milk Wednesday: 11/26 No School Thursday: 11/27 No School Friday: 11/28 No School Cossatot River School Breakfast Menu Monday: 11/24 No School Tuesday: 11/25 No School Wednesday: 11/26 No School Thursday: 11/27 No School Friday: 11/28 No School Cossatot River School Lunch Menu Monday: 11/24 No School Tuesday: 11/25 No School Wednesday: 11/26 No School Thursday: 11/27 No School Friday: 11/28 No School

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Bearcats Tame Mustangs (CONT. FROM FRONT PAGE)

The Bearcats defense really set the tone for the game, holding the Mustangs offense to just three points until the final minute of the game when substitutions were made and CAC scored their first touchdown. “This was really a total team effort,” explained Harper.

“The defense really stepped up and played a great game, holding CAC to just three points and ultimately nine, when they’ve (CAC) averaged 34 points per game during the regular season.”

The Mustangs' first possession was a three-and-out, with senior Jackson Daugherty fielding the squib punt and returning it 41-yards to the CAC 19-yard line. The offense sputtered on their first possession, with a motion penalty on the first play and a fumbled snap on the second play, but four plays later scored when senior quarterback Sage Kesterson ran three yards to score the first points of the game. Junior Justin Godfrey split the uprights with the point after the touchdown (PAT) to put the Bearcats up 7-0 with 7:41 to play in the opening quarter.

After holding the CAC offense again on their next possession, Mena just couldn’t get anything going and was forced to punt the ball back to CAC. Nine plays later the Mustangs kicked a 34-yard field goal to cut the Mena lead to 7-3 with 2:00 left in the first quarter.

The Bearcats offense stalled again on their next drive and was forced to punt again. The Mustangs picked up two first downs on their next possession, but were once again forced to turn the ball back to Mena via a punt facing a fourth-and-12.

Mena drove 87 yards on 10 plays behind big runs by Kesterson and Daugherty of 33 yards and 22 yards, respectively. Kesterson connected with junior Ross Graves on a 20 yard pass completion to set up a first and goal from the four-yard line. Daugherty punched it in for his first of three touchdowns on the night. After a holding penalty, Hogan’s 29-yard PAT sailed wide left and Mena led 133 with 6:28 to play in the second quarter.

After being gifted a 15-yard face-mask penalty, CAC’s next possession came to a screeching halt behind a pair of sacks by junior Jared Flemens and Hogan. The Mustangs punted for the third time in five possessions, facing a fourth-and-nine on the Bearcats 49-yard line.

Mena drove 80 yards on 13 plays to add another touchdown just before the half. The drive featured a 10-yard run by senior Brady Davis, a 17-yard run by Kesterson, a 12-yard run by Daugherty, and a 14-yard completion to senior Luke Bowser. Kesterson finished the drive with a seven-yard pass completion to Daugherty. The two point conversion was not successful, but Mena led 19-3 with just :10 left in the first half.

After gifting the Mustangs 55 yards in penalties in the first half, the Bearcats did not commit a penalty in the second half. Mena picked up one first down on their first possession of the second half, but were forced to punt on fourth-and-nine from their own 35-yard line.

Two plays later, senior Greg Craig stepped in front of a Mustang receiver and intercepted the pass and returned it eight yards into CAC territory. Unfortunately, the Bearcats turned the ball back to the Mustangs one play later on a fumble. CAC scooped up the loose ball and carried it 30 yards down to the Mena 20-yard line. Like the Bearcats, the Mustangs turned the ball right back to Mena when junior David Hatfield intercepted a pass in the end zone and wisely took a knee to give the Bearcats a first-and-10 at their own 20-yard line.

Daugherty put together a 73 yard run on the first play from scrimmage, that was ESPN Top 10 worthy, breaking tackles, hitting the “B” button on his controller, and using second, third and fourth efforts along the way. Three plays later, Davis scored from seven yards out. Godfrey added the PAT and Mena led 26-3 with 6:22 to play in the third quarter.

CAC put together a 10 play 49-yard drive, but once again the Bearcat defense rose to the occasion when Daugherty scooped up the loose ball and returned it seven yards to give Mena posses-

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sion and end the third quarter. Daugherty started the fourth quarter, finishing what he started, galloping 49-yards to pay-dirt. Godfrey added the PAT and the Bearcats increased their lead to 33-3 with 10:42 to play in the fourth quarter.

The Mustangs were driving on their next possession, moving the ball 36-yards on seven plays before Harper barked at his defense reminding them that they promised 48 minutes. CAC had a firstand-10 at the Mena 17-yard line, but the Bearcats responded to Coach Harper. Hatfield swatted the ball down on first down, while senior Shane Atchley dropped the Mustangs on back-to-back plays for a loss of four-yards and then a gain of five. On fourth-and-nine, the Mustangs pass fell harmlessly out of bounds giving the Bearcats the ball back with 7:46 to play in the contest.

Kesterson went four-for-four through the air on the Bearcats next possession with receptions including: four-yards to senior Justin Castor, 19-yards to Craig, 10-yards to Davis and three-yards to sophomore Ryan Ozanich. Davis closed out the drive busting one in from three-yards out. Once again Godfrey split the uprights with the PAT and Mena led 40-3 with 2:22 to play.

After a 24-yard return on the ensuing kickoff, the Mustangs finally reached the end-zone against some of the Mena defensive substitutions with just :58 remaining. The two point conversion was not successful and CAC trailed Mena 40-9.

After the kickoff, the game ended with Mena lining up in the victory formation twice. The Bearcats defeated the Mustangs 40-9 to advance to the second-round of the 4A State Playoffs.

FINAL STATISTICS: Mena: Jackson Daugherty had 14 carries for 181 yards (12.93 yards per carry) and three TD’s, Sage Kesterson had 16 carries for 62 yards (3.88 ypc) and one TD, Ryan Ozanich had three carries for 30 yards (10 ypc) and one TD, Brady Davis had five carries for 22 yards (4.4 ypc) and one TD, Heath Schnell had two carries for one yard. Kesterson completed 8-of-22 for 113 yards and no interceptions. Kesterson had three punts that averaged 37 yards. The Bearcats had three fumbles and lost one and had six penalties for 55 yards.

CAC: Braylon Harris (#3) had 24 carries for 194 yards (8.08 ypc with 100 yards in the first three quarters and 94 yards in the fourth quarter), QB #7 had 12 carries for 63 yards (5.25 ypc) and #12 had two carries for minus one yard. Mustangs #7 completed 8-of-17 for 32 yards and two interceptions. CAC punted three times with an average of 28 yards, kicked a 34-yard field goal, had three fumbles and lost one and had three penalties for 35 yards.

The No. 2 Mena Bearcats will host the No. 5 Star City Bulldogs on Friday, November 21st, with kickoff slated for 7:00 p.m. and MyPulseNews TV will once again broadcast the game live. If you missed any of the 1st round action or maybe just want to watch it again the video file is available on MyPulseNews.com.

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Mushrooms Make for Fast and Easy Holiday Side Dishes

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(StatePoint) Whether you have only a few minutes to put together a meal this holiday season or days to prepare, mushrooms are a great addition for marvelous flavor and minimal fuss.

Explore new varieties and delight holiday guests. The key is choosing the right mushrooms and herbs to suit your cooking method and available time. Here are some simple tips from the experts at Whole Foods Market, to create memorable combinations in minutes: Only five minutes and no stove? Pair such mushrooms as white buttons, cremini or truffles with herbs like parsley, chives, tarragon or cilantro, to create a fresh salad or a relish to top on crostini, soup or baked potatoes.

Fifteen minutes and a stovetop? Try mixing fresh herbs like oregano, marjoram or sage with chanterelles, morels or oyster mushrooms with olive oil. Warm over a stove and in minutes you will have delicious sautéed mushrooms.

Thirty and a hot oven? Make roasted mushrooms by pairing portobellos, porcinis or shiitakes with rosemary and thyme, and your guests will sure to be impressed.

More tips and recipes are available at wholefoodsmarket.com.

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Sylvia L. and Kolton Yates, of Mena, are the proud parents of a baby boy, born on November 11th.

Jessica Sanchez and Julio Torres, of Mena, are the proud parents of a baby girl, born on November 13th.

Melissa Broadway and Alex Ford, of Lafayette, are the proud parents of a baby girl, born November 16th.

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BY JACLYN ROSE For many years now, every morning, a United States Flag is raised on Proft Circle in Mena by sweet resident, Dolly Hampton. Every evening around five p.m., she goes back outside, removes the flag and stores it until morning, when she proudly raises it all over again.

Hampton was born in Page, Oklahoma in 1917, shortly after, her family moved to Rich Mountain where she was raised along with her seven sisters and one brother. Her daddy worked as a section foreman for KCS and she attended Acorn Public Schools.

In 1933, Hampton met the love of her life, Elwood Hampton, a resident of Louann, Arkansas. “Elwood came over for a local Civilian Conservation Course Camp (CCC Camp) during the Great Depression and I met him through a cousin. We had 60 beautiful years together. I had the best husband in the world,” explained Hampton.

After marrying Elwood, they took in Hampton’s invalid sister, Florence Hart, who they took care of until she passed away 24 years later. “As a young couple during the Great Depression, Hampton worked in cafés and Reynold’s Variety Store for fifty cents a day.

“You have no idea what the Depression was like unless you lived in it. But the thing is, nobody was well off, every one was in the same boat as you.” Elwood worked long hours for the W.P.A. that was established under President Franklin Roosevelt, for $19 a month.

The Hampton’s were blessed with two daughters, Sondra and Rebecca, and five grandchildren. All of which, Hampton is extremely proud of, “we had the most wonderful family life,” said Hampton with a smile. “I have the two most beautiful girls and the most wonderful husband.”

Elwood worked as a janitor for the telephone company, as well as for the Mena Star, where he learned to work the press. They then moved to California, where he went to work for the Santa Ana Register and worked the press until he learned the advertising department. He retired years later as the head of advertising for the very large newspaper. During that time, Hampton continued to work in various cafés, including the Dairy Treat where she worked for eight years.

While living in California, they resided near Disneyland. “Every day they would raise the United States Flag and every evening they would come with a group and play music and lower the flag around five p.m. After Elwood retired, he wanted to move back to Mena so we bought our house in 1978. Sometime later a neighbor donated the flagpole and I offered to take care of the flag. I’ve been doing it ever since. I started this before my husband died and he’s been gone 20 years,” explained Hampton. As a tribute, Hampton’s very talented neighbor took a photo of her raising the flag in her housecoat and painted a beautiful painting for her.

“I love living in Polk County. My husband wanted to retire here and I’ve done well here. My kids have wanted me to move to be with them but I wanted to stay here, so I have.

Time has gone by so fast,” Hampton said.

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MAXIMUM RENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS: 3 BEDROOM $571.00 2 BEDROOM $423.00 1 BEDROOM $323.00 Efficiency $309.00 The Housing Authority pays the following expenses: Natural Gas, Water, Sewer and Garbage pickup.

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BY JACLYN ROSE The Polk County Housing Authority boasts 180 one, two, and three bedroom apartments in Mena, Hatfield, Cove, and Wickes, with three separate locations in Mena, including Park Place by Janssen Park for the elderly, disabled and handicapped. In addition to low-income apartments, they also maintain around 125 Section 8, HUD vouchers, which provide rental assistance with private landlords.

Executive Director Penny Terrell, moved to Mena from her hometown of Bradley, Arkansas, 41 years ago, when she married her husband, Dean. The Terrell’s raised both their boys, Adam and Joe, in Mena. “I really enjoyed the school system in Mena and raising our kids here. Both our boys were very involved in football and I would say the schools were the best part of raising them in Polk County,” explained Terrell. After spending several years working at the old Cowden’s Factory, Terrell began her career with the Polk County Housing Authority in 1985, almost 30 years ago, as the Section 8 (HUD) Manager. After 13 years, she became the Executive Director upon Paul Smith’s retirement.

Jones Fence The Polk County Housing Authority is a federally funded entity, which is governed by a Board of CUSTOM BARB & NETWIRE Directors, made up of Polk County residents. They also receive grants and are funded by rent payFencing ments made by residents. With a sliding scale, rent is paid based on income and residents are Brush Hog Work required to submit various forms of verification before they are accepted into the program. However, if a person acquires a good job, while living in an apartment, they are not required to leave the residence. Instead, their rent is adjusted. “We encourage work here because we need the rent to pay our bills. There is a maximum rent that we hope helps someone who started with nothing and got a good job, to get back on their feet,” explained Terrell. Though there is a waiting list in most areas, currently there are available units in Cove and Wickes. If interested, contact Donna Hendrix, Public Housing Manager, at 479.394.1569. For interest in the Section 8 HUD Department, contact Jeanie Mabry.

“Serving your families with With a focus on children, the Polk County Housing Authority works hard to make their apartments Dignity & Care for over 80 years” safe and welcoming. “We feel like we provide a valuable service to the community and we try to make Selected Funeral & Life Insurance Agent this a good place to live for people. We do criminal background checks and work with the police to try Member of the National Funeral Directors Assoc. to keep it a decent place to live. Our hearts are really for the children. Each year, for the past 10 years 611 Janssen, Mena, AR or so, we purchase school supplies for all the children residents. We also found a source to buy chil(479) 394-1310 dren’s books that we give to the kids. Many of these meet the accelerated reading program at the school,” Terrell explained.

In addition to the apartments, the Polk County Housing Authority also has a community room that is available to be rented out for birthday parties, concerts, family reunions and baby showers. The weekly driver’s test is also given there. To book the room, contact Dixie Schrader at 479.394.1569, ext. 303.

The Polk County Housing Authority is inspected by independent HUD contractors who check the apartments and ensure they are kept to a certain standard. Polk County Housing Authority, and their seven employees, four of whom work in the office and three maintenance men, David White, Richard Walters, and Walter Frost, maintain the 180 apartments across the county, and are proud to have been ranked a high performer for many years. This assists in helping them obtain better grants and makes the lives of the residents so much better.

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Turkey to-do List Could Prevent Kitchen, Food Safety Meltdown on Thanksgiving

By Kim Hughes, County Agent -FCS A simple checklist could help keep chefs from having a food safety meltdown on Thanksgiving Day. Most people don’t cook turkey more than once or twice a year and despite the relative simplicity of slow roasting, there are still plenty of actions that require planning and good timing.

Be organized and find out in advance when to thaw and how long to cook it. If you buy a 20-24-pound turkey, it’s going to take five to six days to thaw it. Home chefs should be sure the turkey is thoroughly deiced because cooking directions depend on the bird being fully thawed. Ice in the bird could cause a longer cooking time – and a hungrier family.

Fresh birds should remain in the refrigerator until ready for the oven, but no more than three days. Properly working equipment also is important. Be sure the oven and the roasting pan are the correct size and depth and are in working order.

When roasting, make sure the oven temperature is no lower than 325 degrees. Use the oven thermometer to get the reading and adjust the dial as needed. An incorrect temperature will not only lengthen cooking times, but also give bacteria an extra chance to grow.

Once the timer goes off, check the bird for doneness – in three places. The center of the stuffing should reach a safe temperature of 165 degrees. Check the temperature in the innermost part of the thigh and wing; and the thickest part of the breast. Pop-up indicators aren’t recommended because they only reflect the temperature in one spot.

Once it’s reached 165 in all three of those places, take it out and let it stand for 20

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minutes before carving it. Letting the turkey stand gives the meat a chance to cool and become more firm, as well as reabsorbing some juices. Don’t let it stand too long at room temperature; don’t let it sit around for more than two hours.

THE CHECKLIST Two weeks before Thanksgiving ___Decide on the turkey size, based on the number of guests you’re expecting ___Find out how long it will take to thaw the turkey in the refrigerator ___Clear enough space in the fridge to allow the turkey to thaw ___Be sure the roasting pan is deep enough and handles are firm to prevent spills A week before Thanksgiving ___Buy your frozen turkey, store in the refrigerator to thaw ___Purchase a meat thermometer and an oven thermometer if you don’t already own one ___Check the accuracy of oven temperature gauge and dial setting ___Become familiar with the bird’s cooking directions Three days before Thanksgiving ___If buying a fresh turkey, now is the time to bring it home ___Double check recipes for sides to be sure all needed ingredients are purchased Thanksgiving Day __Set your alarm – cooking a large bird may require an early start

Little Women Coming to the OLT Stage in December

By Michael Martin This holiday season the Ouachita Little Theatre invites you on a heartwarming and nostalgic trip back in time all the way to the winter of 1863 amid the dim days of the Civil War, into the March home, where we will celebrate the classic family drama that is Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women. This timeless play follows the coming of age stories of each of the four March daughters, Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy. The story validates virtue and family over wealth and reminds us that nothing is more valuable than the love of home and hearth. The Christmas production of the play will run December 5-7 and 12-14.

The play opens at Christmastime as the March girls prepare to celebrate the season in their own unique manner. Though the family has fallen on hard times, financially, and their father is absent due to the war, each girl finds it within herself to embrace the holiday spirit and make the season bright for each other and the whole family. Always brave and kind hearted and joyful, despite the dower circumstances, these original “allAmerican girls” will be sure to tug at the heart strings of the young and old alike.

If you and your family are looking for a wonderful way to spend an evening out this coming holiday season and want the chance to make a memory that will last a lifetime, then you are invited to come and join the fun of the holiday production of this great American classic!

Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. for Friday and Saturday nights, and 2:30 p.m. for the Sunday matinees. Tickets are $8.00 for adults or $5.00 for students and seniors 60+. Tickets are available only at the box office, which opens one hour before showtimes.

If you enjoy OLT plays and events, you might want to purchase a 2015 season ticket for $40.00, which will give you eight admissions to the theater, good from now through the end of 2015. For further information, leave a message at 479-243-0186 and someone will return your call soon.

And if you’ve never before seen an OLT Production, be sure to mention it at the Box Office for one free admission!

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Game Day Party Tips for Football Fans

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The discount experts at Dollar General are offering tips to help party hosts throw touchdown-worthy bashes at savings to cheer about.

Potluck One of the easiest ways to save money when planning a party is to let your guests contribute to the fun. Creating a tailgate potluck is a great way to sample other partygoers’ best game day recipes while taking the stress out of providing enough food for everyone in attendance.

Score Deals Ahead of Time If you know a big party is in your future, plan your grocery list ahead of time. Some items like chips, dip and canned food items have a long shelf-life and can be purchased before the rush of other party goers. Keep track with coupons on your most-needed items through a digital coupon program like the one offered at Dollar General.

Stock up on Paper Products One of the most time-consuming duties after throwing a party is the cleaning up. Save time by buying disposable plates, cups and plastic ware for your guests to use. And don’t forget the paper towels -- stock up on paper products to clean up those spills made during exciting moments in the game.

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more information. * 6:30 p.m. Mena Community Chorus will be practicing for their Christmas Program, First United Methodist Church; 9th and Port Arthur Sts. For more information, call Vicki at 479-2341109. * 6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous – meeting at Saint Agnes Church in the basement. * 7:00 p.m. Board Camp Fire Dept Meeting (new date) Will be voting on officers and building a training/status board for quick reference of members.

The community is encouraged to attend. * 7:00 p.m. – Al-Anon – a support group for anyone affected by someone else’s drinking, meets at the First United Methodist church, 9th & Port Arthur, Mena. Call Dotty at 479-4373111 or Sarah 479-234-3620 for more information.

Friday, 11/21 * 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Fiber Group will meet a Mena Art Gallery, 607 Mena Street. Come and bring your project and join this group working with a variety of fibers. * 7:00 p.m. –Overeaters Anonymous – meets At Christ Episcopal Church, 803 Church Avenue. No dues, no fees, no weigh-ins, no diets, call 501-4134498 or 479-394-4240. * 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous Meeting - 812 Hwy 71South, Mena * 8:00p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71S, Mena, For info call, 394-7396 or 234-5419.

Saturday, 11/22 * 5:00 p.m. – Free Thanksgiving Dinner, First Baptist Church Hatfield, Hwy 71 South, Hatfield. We are Thankful for you! Our friends, our neighbors, our family, our community of Hatfield. * 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn. * 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena, For info, call 394-7396 or 2345419.

Sunday, 11/23 * 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn.

* 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena, For info, call 394-7396 or 2345419.

Monday, 11/24 * 5:00 p.m. – Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), Hatfield City Hall.

For more information call 870-3896678. * 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo, American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn. * 6:00 p.m. – FREE Weightloss Warriors – First National Bank across from Depot. For information call 4373560. * 6:30 p.m. – Boy Scouts of America Troop 92 meets at First United Methodist Church, Everyone is welcome to attend. * 6:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous Meeting – 812 Hwy 71 S., Mena. * 7:00 p.m. – Home Front Warriors CMA Chapter 377 monthly meting at the Union Bank Community Room.

7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous – 12 +12 Study at ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. For information call 394-7396 or 234-5419.

Tuesday, 11/25 * 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Polk County Family Mission will be open in the 9th Street Ministries building. * 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. –“Art Day”, Mena Art gallery, 607 Mena Street.

Come join other artists, from beginners to pros, working on their individual projects in the gallery classroom. For more information, call 479-394-3880. * 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – FREE Delicious Lunch at Vegetarian Soup Kitchen, Mena Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 149 Polk Rd 43 (Fairground Road), Mena, 479-394-7404. Take –out is available. All are welcome! * 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Son Lighters in Action Card Shop, 3671 Hwy 8 West.

For more information, call 216-0719. * 5:15 p.m. – Cyclists and Walkers: The Ouachita Cycling Club meets at the Visitor’s Information Center on Earthquake Ridge. Please come join us. Everyone is welcome. * 6:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous Meeting, 812 Hwy 71 S, Mena. * 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous,

First United Methodist Church, 9th & Port Arthur. For information 479-2342887 or 479-234-3043.

Wednesday, 11/26 * 6:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous Meeting, 812 Hwy 71 S., Mena. * 6:00 p.m. – DABC Celebrate Recovery, Room 112, 300 Dallas Avenue, Mena. A Christ centered, biblical approach to breaking free of addictive and dysfunctional behaviors. Join us. For more information call 479-3942697. * 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous – Book Study, ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. For information call 394-7396 or 234-5419.

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Thursday, 11/20 * 11:30 a.m. – Rotary Club of Polk County/Mena meets at Papa’s Mexican Café.

Contact Lisa Martin at 2163383 or Charles Pitman at 216-4882 for more info. * 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Son Lighters In Action Card Shop, 3671 Hwy 8 West.

For more information, call 216-0719 * 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Free Open Kitchen, Come & Dine, Wickes Pentecostal Church of God, 7883 Hwy 71 South, Wickes * 5:30 p.m. Polk County Cancer Support Group meets at the Union Bank Community Room.

Cancer patients, survivors and caregivers are invited to come. For more information, please call 479-394-1801. * 5:30 p.m. - Weight Watchers - meet at Dallas Avenue Baptist church Family Life Center. Call 479-234-2297 for

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* JAMES K. POLK CHAPTER OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE A M E R I C A N REVOLUTION monthly meeting and meal, Thursday, November 20, 5:00 p.m. at the Lime Tree Restaurant. Community Service Awards will be presented; followed by guest speaker, the Honorable Judge Looney, members, prospective members, and the public are invited to attend. * NOTICE – “WE THE TEA PARTY” meeting has been cancelled for the 20th. * THROUGH DECEMBER 30, view the Gift of Christmas Show at the Mena Art Gallery. The show includes painting, photography and threedimensional work. Gallery hours are Tuesday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. & Wednesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. * DECEMBER 5, IS THE DEADLINE for organizations to submit their 2015 events and dates so they can be published in the new Advertising & Promotion Commission brochure.

Please e-mail candance@visitmena.com or call 479-394-8355.

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a local residence.

November 12, 2014 No criminal reports filed.

November 13, 2014 A local man reported that a storage building on his property had been vandalized.

Case is pending further information.

A Mena man reported that while he was at lunch, someone had stolen his cell phone from his place of business. Case is pending.

November 14, 2014 A local woman reported that when she attempted to serve eviction papers on a local couple, the woman hit her and threw rocks at her vehicle. Officers cited the couple for failure-to-vacate.

November 15, 2014 Hannah Leann White, 31, of Mena was charged with theft of property (shoplifting) after a call to a local retail store. Also charged in the incident with theft by receiving was Eric Jonathan Burk, 31, of Cove.

A local woman reported that while her daughter was in a local farm store, someone shot the window of her vehicle with a BB gun.

Case is pending.

A local woman reported that her former daughter-in-law had damaged a laptop computer and knocked a hole in one of the bedroom doors of her home. The victim did not wish to press charges.

Officers completed an additional 11 reports and worked four accidents.

Polk County Sheriff’s Department November 10, 2014 Report from complainant on Polk 69 near the Opal community of the theft of several tools from a shop, all valued at $4,385.25.

Investigation continues.

Arrested was Jessica Y. Siler, 30, of Mena, on a Warrant for Probation Violation.

Arrested was Levi R. Cottman, 24, of Mena, on a Warrant for Criminal Contempt.

November 11, 2014 Arrested was James R. Ellsworth, 29, of Mena, on a Body Attachment Warrant.

November 12, 2014 Arrested was Tyler R. Prine, 49, of Cove, on a Warrant for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Delivery of a Schedule VI Controlled Substance.

November 13, 2014 Report from a Mena woman of being sexually assaulted while at work. Investigation continues.

Arrested by an officer with the Grannis Police Department was James A. Turnbough, 55, of Wickes, on Charges of Careless/Prohibited Driving and Possession of a Firearm by Certain Persons.

November 14, 2014 Arrested was Aaron F. Ollar, 26, of Mena, on four Warrants for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

Arrested was Robert I. Owens, 37, of Mena, on a Pike County Warrant.

Report from complainant on Stagecoach Lane near Mena of the theft of checks.

Investigation continues.

Report from complainant on Barton Street in Cove of vandalism to a vehicle while parked on national forest land, causing $200 in damages. Investigation continues.

Report from Mena Regional Health System of an assault victim. Investigation continues.

November 15, 2014 Arrested was Mark A. Romero, 23, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear.

November 16, 2014 Report from complainant on Highway 8 East near the Board Camp community of the break-in and theft of several firearms, all valued at $1,200.00. Investigation continues.

Report of a domestic disturbance on Polk 659 near the Board Camp community. One of the parties was transported from the residence and advised to not return to the property.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked one vehicle accident this week.

Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 30 Incarcerated Inmates; 19 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility, of which 2 are currently out of jail on a monitoring system.

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The following information was received from Polk County law enforcement agencies. The charges against those arrested are allegations and the cases are still pending in the courts. Individuals charged and whose names appear in this column may submit documentation to us at a later date that the charges have been dismissed or that they have been found innocent and we will include that information in this space in a timely manner.

Mena Police Department November 9, 2014 Paul M. Henry, 29, of Mena was charged with terroristic threatening and harassing communications after an incident with a local couple.

Manager of a local u-lock-it storage facility reported that someone had broken into several of the units. The locks had been cut.

Case is pending further investigation.

Jeffery B. Manning, 54, of Parks charged with DWI, careless driving, defective equipment, and refusing a BAC. The arrest followed a routine traffic stop.

November 10, 2014 Report was taken of a fight at a local mobile home park. One of the parties left the area, and no charges have been filed.

November 11, 2014 Two 17-year-old Mena girls were charged with third degree battery, harassment, and disorderly conduct after officers were called to

November 19, 2014

ALL CLASSIFIEDS MUST BE PREPAID. Ad deadline is 5 p.m. on Monday. Payment is due with ad. Publishing and distributing 8,000 copies weekly.

I buy Sterling Silverware forks, knives, and spoons. May be damaged but must be marked ‘sterling.’ I buy pre-1965 U.S. Silver Coins. Top prices paid for pre-1935 U.S. Silver Dollars and also one ounce rounds and bars. Dan’s Pawn, TFN 100 Hwy 71S at 1st Street, Mena, 479-394-5515.

For Sale: Solid Wood Espresso Console/Sofa Table with drawer and bottom shelf. In good condition. Asking $200.

TFN/INH Call or text 479-216-3091.

1999 Lincoln Towncar 70” Stretch Limousine, 150,000 miles, $8,500 OBO, 479-234-1937 11/19

J & N Dozer – Dozer, Trackhoe, Backhoe, Dumptruck, Ponds, Pads, Clearing, Roads, Hauling. Rich Top Soil, Fill Dirt, Shale, Gravel. Dozer Operator Randy Egger, over 30 years experience. We Appreciate your Business! Call TFN 479-234-1357.

Clean & Comfortable Housing since 1969, J Ray & Maria’s MH Park and Rentals, Hwy 71N, Mena, 479-394TFN 1252.

Large Garage Sale, 8am - ?, Friday, 11/21 & Saturday 11/22. Storage Unit between Dog-Gone Perfection and Southern Disposal on Hwy 8 East. Bad weather post11/19 pones until next Saturday.

The Family of Esther Heath would like to give a special thanks to Rich Mountain Nursing and Rehab and Hospice for the excellent care she was given. To Brother Dana Kinsey for his words of comfort and poem and to Beasley Wood for their services. The 11/19 Esther Heath Family.

Joe Bill Ward: Specializing in Concrete. Septic Tanks, Gravel, Backhoe, and Dump Truck Services. Over 40 12/10 years of experience. 479-883-9298.

For Sale 4 bedroom/2 bath mobile home on 23 acres on Ransom Road.

For more information, call 479-21611/26 0981.

Mena Public Schools will dismiss at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 25 for the Thanksgiving Holidays. School will resume at the regular time on Monday, December 1.

11/19

CLASSIFIEDS

UP TO 20 WORDS - $4 PER WEEK, $0.25 EACH ADDITIONAL WORD BORDER $1

Daniel’s Carpentry and Painting. Home repair and painting. Small to medium jobs. Also lawn and garden 11/19 work. Call 870-334-2068.

Dance at Joe’s Place, Zafra, OK, Friday, November 28th, Matt Ash & Baylee Mullis playing 9-1am. $3 per 11/19 person; $5 per couple. Happy Thanksgiving!

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Happy 2011 Nissan Cube Gentry Price: $12,900

2012 Suzuki SX4 Gentry Price: $10,900

2006 Chevy Equinox Gentry Price: $5,900

November 19, 2014

2012 Chevy 1500 Extended Cab Z71, 4x4 Gentry Price: $27,700

2014 Chevy Cruze LT Gentry Price: $17,700

2010 Jeep Patriot Gentry Price: $12,900

2009 Chrysler 60,000 miles Gentry Price: $10,950

www.GentryChevyInc.com entry hevrolet 801 West Collin Raye Dr. De Queen, AR 1-800-649-9929

2014 Ford Mustang GT Gentry Price: $26,400

2009 Toyota Camry Gentry Price: $10,900

2012 Chevy Sonic LTZ $205 / month*

Pmt based on $13,900 sales price with $500 down at 3.29% APR @ 72 months w.a.c.

2002 Ford Mustang GT Convertible Gentry Price: $7,990

2014 GMC Terrain SLT SUPER NICE!!

Gentry Price: $28,900

2014 Nissan Maxima Gentry Price: $22,800

2014 GMC Yukon SLT Gentry Price: $33,800

Thanksgiving!