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Silver Screens Cinema to Open in Early 2016

BY MELANIE BUCK The remodel of Silver Screens Cinema in Mena is still underway but owners say they have pushed back their opening date by just a few weeks. DeAnna Ayers, co-owner of the theater said work is still in progress and they are working hard to open the doors in early 2016.

We are working as fast as we can but we want it complete and perfect when we open the doors,” said Ayers. She also pointed out

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I-49 International Coalition Meets with Governor Hutchinson Regarding Funding

BY LEANN DILBECK The I-49 International Coalition met with Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson recently to discuss future highway funding necessary to complete I-49 in Arkansas. Local businessman and ARCO Chair Gar Eisele serves on the Coalition that was originally organized in December 2002, with representation from Louisiana, Arkansas and Missouri, to work collectively to promote the completion of the north-south corridor.

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RMCC Announces Annual Christmas Open House

BY MELANIE BUCK Rich Mountain Community College will host their Christmas Open House on Tuesday, December 1st from 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

RMCC said this is their way of saying ‘thank you’ to the students and communities they serve. They encourage everyone to come by and enjoy holiday treats and meet their Board of Trustees, Foundation Board of Directors, staff, and faculty.

At 6:30 p.m., they will hold their Annual Christmas Lighting Ceremony on the front lawn of the main campus in Mena. The Mena CONTINUED ON PAGE 7

BY MELANIE BUCK • [PHOTO BY ILANA BURK] Recognizing that small business is the backbone of the American economy, Pulse Multi-Media is once again launching its sixth annual consecutive Shop Mena First campaign, designed specifically to showcase local businesses during the busiest shopping season of the year. “We were grateful that Mena Mayor George McKee showed his support of our buy local movement, signing a proclamation in support of our efforts,” said General Manager LeAnn Dilbeck. “Don’t minimize the CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 1020 MENA ST. MENA, AR 71953 | SINCE 1939

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2015 Christmas Parade of Lights and Festival SUBMITTED Once again, downtown Mena becomes a place of wonder and magic with hundreds of dazzling lights in the Annual Mena Christmas Parade of Lights. The holiday fun kicks off as The Mena/Polk County Chamber of Commerce presents “A Candy Land Christmas” themed parade.

The parade will roll down Mena Street on Saturday, December 5th, 2015 at 6pm, continuing on to Oak Avenue, DeQueen Street, Hwy 71 South and 7th Avenue, ending at the historic Janssen Park. Christmas themed entries will include illuminated and brightly decorated floats, marching bands, equestrian units, and nonprofit groups.

This year’s Grand Marshall is Larry Dunaway, the Chamber’s 2014 Volunteer of the Year, and Santa Claus. There will be a contest for the floats or entries with the best interpretation of the theme: “A Candy Land Christmas”. There will be candy and other goodies tossed to onlookers in this wonderful family-friendly holiday event.

Parade line up begins at 5:30 pm, anyone wishing to participate in the parade must turn in a completed registration form to the Chamber office no later than Tuesday, December 1st. Forms can be found at menapolkchamber.com, at the Chamber Office, or call 479-394-2912 for additional details.

Be sure to follow Santa and the parade to Janssen Park for the Mena Advertising and Promotion Commission’s Christmas Festival featuring Lana Gail & the Gail Force performing Christmas music followed by the annual fireworks display, and then close the evening with the official lighting of Janssen Park by the City of Mena.

Visit the Mena Advertising and Promotion Commission’s web site at www.visitmena.com and “Like” them on their Visit Mena Facebook page. For more information, call the Mena Advertising and Promotion Commission at 479-394-8355 or email tneugentcityofmena@att.net.

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SUBMITTED Allen Stewart of Mena was among the 73 Farm Bureau leaders participating in the State Resolutions Committee meeting Nov. 4-5 at the Wyndham Riverfront Hotel 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. 2-4 at the Marriott Hotel in Little Rock.

Arkansas Farm Bureau is a nonprofit, private farm and rural advocacy organization of more than 190,000 families throughout the state working to improve farm and rural life.

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National Family Caregiver Support Program

Caregiver Support Meeting • December 14, 2015 at 11:15 am

If you are a caregiver of an adult 60 years and older please come join us. This information could be extremely helpful to you.

The topic will be “A Positive Approach for a New Year” presented by Sue Cavner, Mena Regional Health System.

For information call Taryn Jinks 870-385-2373.

Hope to see you there. Refreshments will be served.

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Vandervoort Students Inducted into Arkansas Purple Circle Club

Hannah Bell

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Stewart Participates in State Resolutions Committee

SUBMITTED Hannah Bell of Vandervoort was inducted October 24 into the Arkansas Purple Circle Club in Little Rock. Bell had the Grand Champion Duroc Gilt at the Arkansas State Fair and Livestock Show. Rodney Baker, Arkansas Farm Bureau executive vice president, presented the award.

The club is an awards program recognizing junior livestock exhibitors who earned championship honors at the Arkansas State Fair. It is sponsored by Arkansas Farm Bureau. Arkansas Farm Bureau is a nonprofit, private farm and rural advocacy organization of more than 190,000 families throughout the state working to improve farm and rural life.

Hannah McLain

SUBMITTED Hannah McLain of Cove was inducted October 24 into the Arkansas Purple Circle Club in Little Rock. McLain had the Grand Champion Yorkshire Gilt at the Arkansas State Fair and Livestock Show.

Rodney Baker, Arkansas Farm Bureau executive vice president, presented the award.

The club is an awards program recognizing junior livestock exhibitors who earned championship honors at the Arkansas State Fair. It is sponsored by Arkansas Farm Bureau. Arkansas Farm Bureau is a nonprofit, private farm and rural advocacy organization of more than 190,000 families throughout the state working to improve farm and rural life.

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Local Masonic Lodges Hold Annual Awards Banquet

BY MELANIE BUCK Two local Masonic Lodges, the Dallas and Mountain Meadow Lodges, held their annual awards banquet on Saturday, November 14th to a full house. In addition to in-house awards for Masons who have gone above and beyond to assist their Lodge and community, non-Masonic members of the community were also recognized for their hard work and dedication to the community.

Delores Hutchinson and Theresa Judkin were given the Community Service Award from the Dallas Masonic Lodge and Don Martin received the same award from Mountain Meadow.

Terry Fuquay and Don Cloud Davis both received Mason of the Year Awards and Jack Peebles and Rusty Gonzalez were both given special Rose Croix Awards, an award that has never been given before, and never will be again. The Rose Croix Award is not an award normally given by the Masons, however, after applying to the state lodge, the local Masons were given permission to award such an honor.

Both men have been Masons for decades and have given much of themselves to their fellow man and communities.

Dezi Bowles was given a service award from Mountain Meadow Lodge and Rex Burns received the Meritorious Award from Dallas Lodge. David Jennings was awarded the Pillars of Soloman Award, a high honor in the Masonic structure.

Other Lodge service awards were given to Rusty Gonzalez, Terry Fuquay, James Turner, Mark Lazarus, Dezi Bowles, Don Davis, Jack Peebles, Joe Quinn, Frank Roach, Robert Lancaster, and Russell Westbrook.

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AEDC Hosts Grant Workshops

BY MELANIE BUCK An application workshop hosted by the Grants Division of Arkansas Economic Development Commission will be held at Queen Wilhelmina State Park on Monday, December 7th, at 10 a.m. The workshop will provide information on applying for Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) that are administered by the Economic Development Commission.

The workshop will also serve as initial public notice of funding availability through the competitive cycle of the General Assistance Program. The General Assistance Program is designed to provide non-entitlement cities and counties with the opportunity to apply for grant assistance for public works and public facility projects that are not covered under funding categories.

Examples of eligible, high priority public works and public facility needs include, but are not limited to: drainage, streets and roads, battered women and homeless shelters, abused children centers, facilities for severely disable adults, food pantries, and ADA modifications. Grant requests should range from $75,000 to a maximum of $200,000, and are due to the Grants Division by March 31, 2016.

Other projects funded through State CDBG Programs include senior centers, child care centers, public health units, rural services, economic development, and residential water and wastewater. Grantees for most of these projects are invited to apply through a referral process, and representatives of these partners, including the Division of Rural Services and the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission, may be available at the workshop.

The workshop will last approximately two hours. There is no registration fee or appointment needed to attend. Other workshops will be held at Batesville on December 3rd; El Dorado on December 8th; North Little Rock on December 9th; and Harrison on December 10th.

For more information, contact Dottie Boyles at 501-682-7682 or DBoyles@ArkansasEDC.com.

Application guidelines and forms are available at www.ArkansasEDC.com/Grants.

Mena High Senior Mckinzy McGee is the newest member of Team Pulse. McGee will be interning at Pulse Multi-Media through a program made possible by the Arkansas Broadcasters Association. McGee is the President of the Mena FFA and is also the reigning Miss Polk County. “Mckinzy is a very impressive young lady and we are very fortunate to have her on the team!” said General Manager LeAnn Dilbeck.

Bear State Bank Launches ‘Bearing Down on Hunger’

BY MELANIE BUCK Bear State Bank has launched their ‘Bear Down on Hunger’ campaign for the 2015 Holiday Season. Vice President Jennifer Maechler said, “Bear State Bank wants to give back to our community. We are bearing down on hunger and we need your help.”

They are collecting canned goods and nonperishable items for the Assembly of God Food Bank. For every can that you bring into the Main bank and deposit into their collection box you will be entered to win a cart full of Thanksgiving dinner fixings. The drawing will be held November 23rd and they are giving away 4 dinners.

Maechler said they have collected over 250 cans so far but are looking to gather many more.

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I-49

Currently, I-49 is 80%+ complete but Arkansas has 3 major unfinished projects, the I-49 bridge over the Arkansas River, the Bella Vista bypass and the “Missing Link” between Texarkana and Fort Smith.

I-49 is designated by the Congress as the #1 High Priority Corridor that will connect Kansas City and New Orleans; connecting in Kansas City with I-29 North, it will create a 1700 - mile uninterrupted Interstate Highway from Winnipeg, Canada, through the heart of America to New Orleans and through the port system of Louisiana, to Central and South America where trade and traffic are expected to triple in the next High School Spotlight Singers will perform a selection of holiday clasdecade with expansion of the Panama Canal. sics at the event.

From Winnipeg, going South, this Interstate trade route intersects existing East – West Interstates The 3rd Annual Christmas Wreath Contest and Silent Auction is also I-94 (Fargo), I-90 (Sioux Falls), I-80 (Omaha), I-70 (Kansas City), I-44 (Joplin), I-40 (Fort Smith), I-30 in full swing and will last until Friday, December 11th. The Christmas (Texarkana), I-20 (Shreveport), and I-10 (Lafayette) on the way to New Orleans and other ports on the Wreath Contest is still accepting entries. There are two ways to enter Gulf Coast. The result is a comprehensive transportation grid to enhance the movement of food, goods, this fun, holiday event. You can either bring your own decorated wreath energy and people to and from anywhere in Mid – America and the rest of the world. or purchase a pre-decorated wreath. All wreaths are entered into a si“All of America, and especially Mid – America, will benefit from increased safety, trade, tourism and lent auction, for which bids will be tallied on December 11th. economic development upon completion of I-49,” said Gard Wayt, the executive director of the CoaliFor questions or more information, contact Tammy at 479-394-7622 tion. ext. 1220 or Jennifer at ext. 1221.

The Coalition presently has over 100 members: cities, counties, Chambers of Commerce, associations, businesses and individuals.

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VFW Announces Patriot’s Pen and Voice of Democracy Winners

BY MELANIE BUCK The Frank Fried VFW Post in Acorn announced the winners of their annual Patriots Pen and Voice of Democracy essay contests, some of which will advance from the local contest to the district level.

Patriots Pen is for children in grades six through eight. Coming in first place, and winning $300 was Ariana Carter. Kaitlyn Simmons was awarded second place and received $200 and Haley Hooper placed third and received a $100 prize. All three Patriots Pen winners were from Mena Middle School.

In total, eight essays of the 120 submitted were sent to the district level; those winners will be announced in December.

In the Voice of Democracy essay contest, students in grades nine through twelve competed for the top prize. Katie O’Rear, of Mena High School, placed first and won $500 cash. Jacob Sawyer, a homeschool student, placed second and received $400, and Drew Plunkett, of Mena High School, placed third and received $300.

Only one Voice of Democracy essay can advance on to the district level, which will be winner, Katie O’Rear’s essay. Those winners will be announced in December as well.

Any winners from the district level will advance on to the state contest in February.

Don Martin of the VFW post said this year they received more essays than ever and were well pleased with the interest shown in this year’s contest.

Mena Regional Auxiliary presents

Annual Auxiliary Christmas Breakfast Donated proceeds benefit the Auxiliary Scholarship Fund

Carry-out boxes available The event will host a number of “celebrity” servers, waiters and waitresses from the community!

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Greg Goss, Bear State Bank Market President, presents a $1,000.00 check for single parent scholarships to Darbi Scheppmann, Polk County Single Parent Single Parent Scholarship Fund board member. In presenting the check, Goss said, “We believe helping single parents create better lives for themselves and their families helps Polk County. More education means better jobs and better jobs means a better economy.”

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RMCC Hits A Home Run Hosting The First Boys of Spring

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submitted Rich Mountain Community College hosted the recently released documentary, The First Boys of Spring on November 7th in the new Ouachita Center on the main campus of Rich Mountain Community College. Since the film’s release in October 2015 at the Hot Springs Film Festival, RMCC was the 4th site to receive the honor of hosting this outstanding documentary. On hand to introduce the film and show the “Making of the Documentary” video was Mike Dugan, Arkansas Baseball Historian and Co-Founder of the Historic Baseball Trail in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The documentary chronicled the history of baseball spring training starting in 1886, spanning over eight decades, and how spring training was all started in Hot Springs. The film included photos, quotes and stories highlighting Pictured L to R: Dr. Steve Rook and Mike Dugan. baseball legends and teams such as: Cy Young, Babe Ruth, Satchel Paige, Mike “King” Kelly, Honus Wagner, and the Negro League Teams including the Monarchs, Crawfords, and Grays. Dr. Steve Rook commented, “It was truly a pleasure working with Larry Foley and Mike Dugan on this opportunity for RMCC to host the film.” Echoing sentiments from Mike Dugan, “Mena is a great community and we look forward to working with the College and visiting the area again in the near future.”

The RMCC Foundation provided classic ballpark refreshments for the event. For more information, contact Tammy Young, Director of Development and Community Relations at (479) 394-7622, x. 1220 or tyoung@rmcc.edu .

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the new digital sign that stands proudly as it awaits its first venue. New enter and exit signs have been posted at the ends of the driveways to avoid traffic confusion once they open.

The cinema will keep two screens, plus, new additions are being added, including VIP sections and game rooms. Deanna explained that the VIP sections will both be upstairs in balcony settings. “Cinema 1 will seat 36 VIP’s in large lounge-style chairs and Cinema 2 will seat 15. VIP’s will also have their own bathrooms upstairs, along with a waitress and VIP parking.” VIP costs will be $15 per person; regular admission will be $8 for adults and $5 for kids.

Cinema 1 will screen blockbuster movies while Cinema 2 will play secondary films. Roughly, between the two screens, the theater will seat 300 movie-goers. “We are unsure the exact number of seats right now. We want to give as much space with as much seating as possible,” said Buddy. “We might lose a row on each side depending on how far we space them apart but we prefer that people are comfortable,” added Deanna.

The upstairs areas will also boast game rooms. Buddy said they’ll start out with one room capable of playing Xbox Live, online gaming, in four stations and hope to expand to two rooms, totaling eight stations. “There will be partitions in the rooms, each with its own big screen TV and Xbox.”

The ‘Cry Rooms’ will still be available and have been moved downstairs on both sides of the theater. Buddy also stressed that the theater will now also be ADA compliant and will be wheelchair accessible.

Larger bathrooms have been constructed in the lobby area and the concession area will serve a multitude of foods. White Castle Burgers, pizza by the slice, nachos, hot dogs, pretzels, slushies, and of course, candy and popcorn will all be part of the menu. “We want to keep our prices affordable locally. We have enough concessions that you can have dinner and a movie right here,” said Deanna. And after seeing gum on many of the seats during the removal process, Buddy added, “There will no chewing gum allowed anywhere on the premises.” New leather chairs with cup holders will fill the theater and they hope to keep them nice and new for as long as they can.

The 50’s style will be evident throughout the theater with white and black checkerboard floors and 50’s movie posters decorating the lobby. Upcoming attractions will be found on the front of the building in new light up poster displays. “We are getting really excited and can’t wait to open our doors to the community. We hope they’ll love it as much as we do,” said Ayers.

THANK YOU

to everyone who participated in the Veterans’ Day Parade. Thanks to you it was a success.

Hope to see you next year.

Denie & Linda

Winners of the Parade:

1st: DAR 2nd: Ouachita Regional Hospice 3rd: Marvin Wolfenbarger

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(Cont. from Front Page) importance of what is spent in your local community.

If you can’t find it in Mena them, by all means, shop elsewhere, but I think when everyone truly looks at what is available right here in our own ‘backyard,’ they might just be surprised at what is available… and very unique.”

Dilbeck explained she attended a seminar back in 2010 with keynote speaker Erin Burnett, founder of the 3/50 Project, who explained that for every $100 spent in locally owned independent stores, $68 returns to the community through taxes, payroll and other expenditures. “That’s huge! As small/independent business owners ourselves, we understand the challenges but the benefits far outweigh them.”

The 3/50 Project encourages everyone to select three locally owned independent businesses and spend at least $50 per month in those establishments. The impact if only half of the employed population did just that is a generation of $42.6 billion in revenue.

Dilbeck and McKee were joined with the marketing specialists from Pulse Multi-Media for the proclamation signing - Mark Hobson (seated right), back row: Melanie Buck, Debbie Frost and Candace Riner.

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Mrs. Wynogene Hubbard Lewis, age 95, of Mena, passed away in her home, Monday, November 23, 2015.

She was born May 23, 1920 to the late Gertrude and Hans Hubbard in Washington, Arkansas.

Mrs. Lewis was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Goodwin Lewis, former owner of Lewis Lumber Company, in Cove; infant daughter, Loretta Lewis; son Tyrone Lewis, of Cove; sister, Juanita Stafford; and brother Van Hubbard.

She is survived by daughter, Patricia Gilbert of Cove, Arkansas; granddaughters, Paulagene Gilbert Peek, Whitney Lewis Espinoza, Stacey Gilbert Randall, Fielding Lewis; nine great-grandchildren, and ten great-great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held Wednesday, November 25, 2015, 2:00 p.m. at Pinecrest Memorial Cemetery, 2 pm, under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Family and friends visitation was at Beasley Wood from 6 to 8 pm, Tuesday, November 24, 2015.

James Ray Hutcheson Funeral services for James Ray Hutcheson, 79, of Bernice, LA, was held on Monday, November 23, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. at Pisgah Baptist Church in Bernice, LA. Officiating was Rev. Steve Barrett assisted by Rev. Jeff Hurst. Visitation was held from 12 noon till time of service. Interment followed in Pisgah Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Mr. Hutcheson was born on February 1, 1936 in Columbia County, AR., after a lengthy illness he passed away on November 21, 2015 in Bernice, LA. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church in Mena AR. He was a retired foreman for TempleInland in Diboll, TX. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edwin Minor Hutcheson and Mary (Wyrick) Hutcheson; brothers, Cooksey Hutcheson, Lester Hutcheson,

Dick Hutcheson, sisters, Lurline Braswell, Nobie Baker, Laura Lee, and daughter-inlaw, Kim Hutcheson.

Survivors include his wife Margaret Jean (Bell) Hutcheson of Bernice, LA; son, Robert Ray Hutcheson and wife Dolores of Mena, AR; daughter, Jeanette (Hutcheson) Murphey and husband Dannye of Bernice, LA; son, John Ed Hutcheson and wife Regina of Tuttle, OK; grandchildren, Katie (Murphey) Hoolan and husband Don of Bernice, LA; Magan (Murphey) Boyd and husband Thomas of Ruston, LA; Brad Hutcheson and wife June of Plano, TX; Hanna (Hutcheson) Rodgers and husband Scott of Moore, OK; and great-grandchild, Virginia Hoolan of Bernice, LA. Pallbearers were Robert Hutcheson, John Hutcheson, Dannye Murphey, Brad Hutcheson, Katie Hoolan, and Scott Rodgers.

Honorary Pallbearers were Don Hoolan and Thomas Boyd.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Pisgah Cemetery fund or charity of donor’s choice.

Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

Chase Dawson Hilton Chase Dawson Hilton, 31, of Batesville, Arkansas, formerly of Mena, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2015. He was born Saturday, March 3, 1984 to Johnny and Fran Stroud Hilton in Mena.

He was the Agriculture Instructor and FFA Advisor at Southside Charter High School for the last 8 years and Lincoln High School for one year. Chase had a passion for team roping. He enjoyed raising cattle on the farm with his family. He loved being an educator and helping to shape the lives of his students. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, grandson, and friend and will be missed by all who knew him.

Chase was preceded in death by his grandfather, Robert H. Stroud.

Survivors include his wife of ten years, Rana Hilton and his daughter, Harper Claire Hilton, of the home; his parents, Johnny and Fran Hilton, of Mena; his brother, Conn Hilton, of Mena; grandparents, John and Trevia Hilton, of Mena and A.B. and Ruby Smith, of West Monroe, Louisiana; uncles and aunts, Terry and Becky Maye,

of Greenbrier, Arkansas, Jimmy and Kay Hobbs, of DeQueen, Buddy and Beth Deen, of DeQueen; and a host of other relatives and friends.

A memorial service was held Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. with Brother Mike Lance and Brother Cody McDaniel officiating at Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena.

Honorary Pallbearers were Donnie Evans, Tell Evans, Chris Lance, Rodey Strothers, Greg Goss, Wes Falls, Uncle Billy Hull, and Jason Harris.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Mena High School FFA, P.O. Box 1810, Mena, Arkansas 71953.

Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com

OBITUARIES

Wynogene Hubard Lewis

Dennis Byron Manasco Dennis Byron Manasco, age 61, of Cove passed away on his birthday, Friday, November 20, 2015, at his home.

He was born in Oakland, California on November 20, 1954 to the late Leon Manasco and the late Lurline Chaney Manasco. He enjoyed playing cards and spinning slots with family and friends.

Most of all he loved spending time with his grandchildren. Dennis enjoyed visiting with family and friends. He was a loving and kind father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to all who knew them.

He will be dearly missed.

He is survived by children, Tina Miller of Southaven, Mississippi, Kerrie Mitchell and husband Chuck of Cove, Arkansas; grandchildren, Kristopher Manasco and wife Melissa of South Haven, Michigan, Ashlyn Miller of Southaven, Mississippi, Jeffrey Mitchell of Texarkana, Texas, Caylee Mitchell of Cove, Arkansas, Jordan Bailey of Cove, Arkansas, Stevie Mitchell of Texarkana, Arkansas, Kylie Bailey of Cove, Arkansas, Gavin Ralls of Cove, Arkansas; and great-grandchild, Robert Ian Manasco of South Haven, Michigan.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Lurline Manasco.

Family and friends visitation was Saturday, November 21, 2015 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

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Locals Teens Qualify for National Junior Olympic Championships

BY MELANIE BUCK

Mena long-distance runners, Clint Buck and Abbie Smith, look to make a trip to Albuquerque, New Mexico in December to attend the National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships. After the pair made a trip to Nashville, Arkansas over the weekend to attend the Arkansas Junior Olympic Championships, Buck became the second top qualifier in the state to advance in the boys’ 17-18 age division. Smith is the third top qualifier in the state in the girls’ 17-18 age division.

Buck and Smith are currently Mena High School’s top male and female runners in Cross Country and long distance track. Buck placed in the top 20 at the Arkansas State Cross Country Championships held recently in Hot Springs and placed fourth at the River Valley All-Star Meet as well. Buck’s personal best time on a 5K run is 16 minutes 33 seconds.

Smith also competed in the State Championships where she was unable to capture a medal and placed in the top 15 at the River Valley All-Star Meet. Her personal best time is 20 minutes 40 seconds.

Both Buck and Smith are juniors at Mena High School and plan to take their running careers through college and beyond. A GoFundMe page is being set up to help with expenses for their trip to the National Junior Olympics, which will be held at Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque on December 12, 2015. Check out ‘Send Clint Down Under’ on Facebook for more details.

Acorn Tigers & Lady Tigers Tame Horatio’s Lions & Lady Lions

The Acorn Tigers tamed the Horatio Lions Monday night in a game played on their home court. The Tigers won the game 60-39.

Acorn’s high scorer of the night was Aaron Bissell, who added 18 points to the board. Reese Black was Horatio’s lead scorer with 22 points.

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The Acorn Lady Tigers captured a nailbiting 63-57 win in overtime over the Horatio Lady Lions.

Ashley Long led Acorn in scoring with 20 points. Lady Lion Allie Martin pulled in 18 points for Horatio.

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Acorn High School’s November Students of the Month The Acorn Middle School and High School Faculties have chosen the following students for the November Students of the Month.

Mason Cunningham, the 6th grade son of Jamie Cunningham. Madison Blair, the 7th grade daughter of Trea & Amanda Blair. Lexi Powell, the 8th grade daughter of Duane & Sherri Powell. Braxlie Strother, the 9th grade daughter of Tim & Jewel Strother. Blake McCourtney, the 10th grade daughter of Bill & Sherri McCourtney. Jacob Haddox, the 11th grade son of Frankie & Terri Armijo. Ashlee Long, the 12th grade daughter of Duane & Sherri Powell.

These students were chosen based on the following characteristics: performing at ability level, participating in the classroom, respectful to faculty and peers, demonstrating a good work ethic and demonstrating all-around good citizenship.

Students receive an academic plaque as well as have their lunch furnished by Nidec at a local restaurant.

Acorn Elementary’s November Students of the Month Acorn Elementary had selected the following students as the November Students of the Month from Acorn Elementary School.

Students chosen have displayed excellent citizenship, exceptional academic effort/improvement and good attendance. Simple Simon’s Pizza, Goss Electronics, and Laark Enterprises provided lunch and games.

Back Row: Gavin Strother, 5th grade, son of Samantha Strother and Tommy Strother, Braven Rodgers, 5th grade, son of Scott and Teresa Rodgers, Payton Davis, 4th grade, son of Tara Head and Matt Davis, Juan Gee, 4th grade, grandson of Debbie Gee, Gabriel Lickly, 3rd grade, son of Michael and Stacey Lickly, Tara Hart, 3rd grade, daughter of Dana Tidwell and Randall Hart. Middle Row: Kaleb Sullivan, 2nd grade, son of Shelby and Jennifer Sullivan, Kylee Johnson, 2nd grade, daughter of Josh and Kristina Johnson, Eden Boggs, 1st grade, daughter of Mark Brandt, Taylar Kesterson, 1st grade, daughter of Travis and Tina Kesterson.

Bottom Row: Jaylen McQueen, Kindergarten, daughter of Rodney and Diana McQueen, Shelby Rusert, Kindergarten, daughter of Dusty and Samantha Rusert Payton Belcher, Kindergarten, daughter of Danielle Knight and Josh Belcher.

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Mena Public School’s Breakfast Monday 11/30 Breakfast pizza, fruit, juice, milk Tuesday 12/01 Mini donuts, fruit, juice, milk Wednesday 12/02 Breakfast bites, fruit, juice, milk Thursday 12/03 Cereal, toast, fruit, juice, milk Friday 12/04 Pancakes, fruit, juice, milk

Mena Public School’s Lunch Monday 11/30 Main: Chicken ranch wrap, lettuce, tomato, pinto beans, happy birthday cupcakes, fruit, milk; Choices: Tacos, lettuce, tomato, pinto beans, happy birthday cupcakes, fruit, milk, or Chef Salad Tuesday 12/01 Main: Taco soup, cheese stick, carrots & celery w/ ranch, fruit, milk; Choices: Burrito w/ cheese sauce, ranch beans, carrots & celery w/ ranch, fruit, milk, or Chef Salad Wednesday 12/02 Main: Sloppy Joes, tater tots, carrot sticks w/ ranch, fruit, milk; Choices: Corndogs, tator tots, carrot sticks w/ ranch, fruit, milk, or Chef Salad Thursday 12/03 Main: Ham & cheese on flatbread, lettuce, tomato, pickle spear, fruit, milk; Choices: Crunchy chicken enchilada sandwich, lettuce, tomato, pickle spear, fruit, milk, or Chef Salad Friday 12/04 Main: Grilled chicken, mashed potatoes w/ gravy, broccoli & cheese, hot roll, fruit, milk; Choices: steak fingers, mashed potatoes w/ gravy, broccoli & cheese, hot roll, fruit, milk, or Chef Salad Acorn School’s Breakfast Monday 11/30 Breakfast pizza, fruit, juice, milk; Choice: Cereal Tuesday 12/01 Mini donuts, fruit, juice, milk; Choice: Cereal Wednesday 12/02 Cereal, fruit, juice, milk Thursday 12/03 Biscuit, sausage, fruit, juice, milk; Choice: Cereal Friday 12/04 Muffins, fruit, juice, milk; Choice: Cereal

Acorn School’s Lunch Monday 11/30 Chicken Nuggets, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, roll, mixed fruit, milk Tuesday 12/01 Soft taco, pinto beans, cheese, lettuce, tomato, salsa, peaches, milk Wednesday 12/02 Ham & cheese sandwich, chips, lettuce, tomato, broccoli and ranch, apple, milk Thursday 12/03 Hamburger, french fries, lettuce/tomato, onion, fruit, milk Friday 12/04 Pizza, tossed salad, pineapple, rice crispy treat, milk

Cossatot River School’s Breakfast Monday 11/30 Banana loaf, applesauce, orange juice, milk Tuesday 12/01 Biscuit w/ sausage, raisels, apple juice, milk Wednesday 12/02 Pop tart, apple wedges, cherry juice, milk Thursday 12/03 Breakfast pizza, banana, orange juice, milk Friday 12/04 Super donut, orange wedges, apple juice, milk

Cossatot River School’s Lunch Monday 11/30 Hot ham & cheese, potato wedges, ranch beans, peaches, milk Tuesday 12/01 Chicken spaghetti, tossed salad w/ dressing, mandarin oranges, roll, milk Wednesday 12/02 Beef taco, lettuce, tomato, cheese, salsa, pinto beans, pears, sherbet, milk Thursday 12/03 Chicken strips, quick baked potato, broccoli w/ cheese, fruit cocktail, roll, milk Friday 12/04 Pizza, tossed salad w/ dressing, pineapple, marshmallow treat, milk

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CALENDAR

Thursday, 11/26 • 11:30 a.m. – Rotary Club of Mena/Polk County meets at Papa’s Mexican Café. Contact Lisa Martin at 216-3383 or Charles Pitman at 216-4882 for more information.

• 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. - The Sonlighters in Action Card Shop will be open at 3671 Highway 8 West, one mile from Louise Durham.

• 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. The Cove Branch of the Polk County Library is open.

• 5:00 p.m. - 9th Street Ministries will have a free dinner and fellowship in the 9th Street Ministries building.

• 5:30 p.m. – Weight Watchers meets at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Family Life Center.

Call 479-234-2297 for more information.

• 6:00 p.m. – NO Live Country, Bluegrass and Gospel music in the Daisy Room at Janssen Ave Florist this week.

• 6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meeting at Saint Agnes Church Parish Hall.

• 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous 12 + 12 Study at ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. For more information call 394-7396 or 216-4606.

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• 6:30 p.m. – Boy Scouts of America Troop 92 meets at First United Methodist Church.

Everyone is welcome.

• 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – AWANA Clubs meet at Grace Bible Church, Highway 71 North.

• 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous 12 + 12 Study at ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. For more information call 394-7396 or 216-4606.

Tuesday, 12/1 • 8:00 a.m. – The Reynolds Gardner Community Breakfast at the First United Methodist Church in Mena.

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

• 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – “Art Day” at Mena Art Gallery, 607 Mena St. 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 at Mena Seventh Day Adventist Church, 149 Polk 43 (Fairground Road), Mena. 479-394-7404.

Take-Out available. All are welcome.

• 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – The Sonlighters in Action Card Shop will be open at 3671Highway 8 West, one mile from Louise Durham.

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

• 5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. – T.O.P.S. will meet in the Union Bank Community Room for weigh-ins, followed by a meeting from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Visitors are welcome.

• 6:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous, 812 Hwy 71 S., Mena.

• 6:00 p.m. – Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp 646 meets at Limetree. For more information, contact Henry/Hank Todara at 870-334-2638.

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

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

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

Wednesday, 12/2 • The Emergency warning sirens will be tested in Hatfield, Wickes, Grannis, Vandervoort, Cove, and Mena.

• 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – The Cove Branch of the Polk County Library is open.

• 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – The Windy Wednesday Quilters Guild meets at the Mena First Baptist Church. For more information, call 216-9041.

• 5:45 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. – The Mena First United Methodist Church Kidz will meet.

• 6:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous Meeting, 812 Hwy 71 S., Mena.

• 6:00 p.m. – The Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Celebrate Recovery will begin in Room 112.

• 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – The Southside Church of God Warriors for Christ will meet.

• 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – Regeneration Youth Ministries “Regenerating this Generation” at Mena Church of God, Hwy 88 East.

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

• 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Trek and Varsity for Middle and High School students is held Wednesday evenings at Grace Bible Church, 1911 Hwy 71 N. Mena. All Area Middle and High School students are welcome.

• 6:30 p.m. – Team Kids for kids ages 3 years through the 4th Grade meets at the Dallas Avenue Baptist Church.

• 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous – Book Study, ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. For info call 394-7386 or 216-4606.

• 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Inquiry classes into the Catholic Faith begins in the basement of St. Agnes Catholic Church at 203 8th St. There is no cost or obligation and anyone interested is invited to attend. Call 394-1017 or 394-5655 for more information.

• OPEN HOUSE AND LIVE NATIVITY at Mena First United Methodist Church, 501 Ninth Street, on Saturday, December 5th at 7:00 p.m., following the Christmas Parade. Call Ann Ferris, Pastor, at 479-394-3051.

• NATIONAL ENGLISH HONOR SOCIETY of Mena High School is holding a ‘Books for Troops’ fundraiser from now until December 4th. Donations can be put in jars at local businesses. Contact Nicole Bledsoe at MHS at 479-394-1144 or Sloan Hicks at 479-234-9123 for more info.

• ANNUAL ALDER SPRINGS COMMUNITY CENTER Christmas Party will be on December 5th at 6:00 p.m., Polk 48 & 40. All Residents in the area are welcome.

Please bring a food dish to share and a Secret Santa gift. For more info call 234-1748. * mrhs auxiliary’s annual christmas breakfast will be held in the Mena Regional Cafeteria. Donations will be accepted for a full breakfast of scrambled eggs, biscuits, white gravy, chocolate gravy, sausage links, bacon, milk, coffee, and orange juice. Carry out boxes available.

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Friday, 11/27 • 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. – Dance to Don Thompson & Talimena Drive Band, American Legion, Acorn, $6.00 admission.

• 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meeting at 812 Highway 71 South, Mena.

• 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. For information call 394-7396 or 216-4606.

• 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Road tests are given At the Morrow Street Housing Authority Community Room unless the roads are wet.

Written tests are given at 1:00 p.m.

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

Saturday, 11/28 • 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Cossatot River State Park – Clues That Give Us Direction, exploring clues to help you find your way in the nature world. Meeting Place: Visitor Center.

• 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Cossatot River State Park – Autumn Treasure Hunt, hike to find national treasures. Meeting Place: Low Water Bridge below Visitor Center.

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

• 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. For more info call 394-7396 or 216-4606.

Sunday, 11/29 • 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Cossatot River State Park – Breakfast at the Sandbar, Dutch oven cooking demonstration. Make homemade biscuits and gravy. Bring a bowl and spoon if you can. Meeting Place: Sandbar Picnic Area.

• 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Cossatot River State Park – Feed the Critters – Meeting Place: Visitor Center.

• 2:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. For info call 394-7396 or 216-4606.

• 6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meeting at Saint Agnes Church Parish Hall.

Monday, 11/30 • 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. – The Cove Branch of the Polk County Library will be open. They will have a free sign language class at 3:00 p.m.

• 5:00 p.m. – Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets at Hatfield City Hall. For more information call 870-389-6678.

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

• 6:00 p.m. – FREE Weight Loss Warriors meets at Bear State Bank across from the Depot. For information call 437-3560.

• 6:00 p.m. – Clarice’s Room of Hope Cancer Support Group known as “The Gathering” meets in Janssen Avenue Community Room, 800 Janssen Ave. For more information, call Teena at 479-234-3215.

• 6:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meet-

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Amanda and Darrell Garrett, of Mena, are the proud parents of a baby girl, born on November 18th.

Rebecca Cain and Matthew McGowan, of Mena, are the proud parents of a baby girl, born on November 19th.

Michele and Charles Kincaid, of Mena, are the proud parents of a baby boy, born on November 19th.

Juana Duarte and Jesus Garcia, of Waldron, are the proud parents of a baby boy, born on November 19th.

Butterball Thanksgiving Turkey Talk-Line A disappointed woman called Butterball’s Thanksgiving Turkey TalkLine wondering why her turkey had no breast meat. After a conversation with an operator, it became apparent that the woman’s turkey was lying on the table upside down.

A gentleman called Butterball’s Thanksgiving Turkey Talk-Line to tell the operator he cut his turkey in half with a chain saw and wanted to know if the oil from the chain would adversely affect the turkey.

A proud gentleman called to tell the Butterball staff how he wrapped his turkey in a towel and stomped on it several times, breaking the bones so it would fit in his pan.

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Polk County 4-H is having their annual Poinsettia Sale with floral quality flowers in a selection of vibrant colors. The poinsettias are grown by Arkansas’ largest greenhouse grower and come in 6-inch foil wrapped pots. Orders will be taken through December 1st.

The poinsettias can be pre-ordered in red, white, pink, marble, maroon, merlot, and jingle bell colors. Each pot is $10 and all profits go to support education programs for Polk County 4-H members.

Orders and payment can be mailed to Polk County 4-H, 211 DeQueen Street, Mena, AR 71953, or dropped off at the Polk County Extension Office at 211 DeQueen Street in Mena. All poinsettias will be delivered the first week in December.

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Alex Wright and Jacob Cagle, of Waldron, are the proud parents of a baby boy, born on November 16th.

Brooke West and her daughter Blayne were among the runway models during The Main Street Shoppe’s Fashion Show held during the Southside Mena Street Merchants Downtown Christmas Open House.

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Here are five things to consider when replacing your home’s windows, according to the experts at ProVia: • An energy efficient glass package: The right windows will protect your home and keep you comfortable all year long, limiting the sun’s rays from coming through and fading your carpet and upholstery, as well as preventing cold air from entering your home in the colder months.

“Test your current windows by touching them. If you feel the outside chill and air coming through, it may be time for a change,” says Wanda Angel, Brand Manager for Doors and Windows at ProVia. Seek ENERGY STAR Certified high-performance windows, ideal for the weather extremes particular to your region.

They should have multiple panes and feature technologies, such as the ComforTech Warm Edge Glazing System, which offers reduced heat loss, warmer glass temperature and reduced interior condensation.

• Warranty: Windows can cost thousands of dollars. Protect your investment by opting for windows that come with a lifetime warranty that includes glass breakage and seal failure. A comprehensive warranty should also be transferrable to the next homeowner, such as those from ProVia. This feature can potentially increase your home’s value when you put it on the market.

• Weather stripping: Prevent air infiltration through your windows with proper weather stripping. A bulb seal at the bottom of the window, which is a rubberized seal that compresses to the sill, combined with fin weather stripping on verticals and horizontals, will give you triple weather stripping that acts as a true barrier against drafts, keeping you comfortable and helping reduce utility bills.

• Beauty: Your windows, like any exterior element on your home, should complement its architecture and add beauty to your house. While certain architectural styles, such as Colonial, once reigned, there’s a new trend toward American Craftsman homes. Forward-thinking window manufacturers are responding to the call by offering grid patterns, stain and paint finishes suitable for this growing need.

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CITIZEN

November 25, 2015

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Major Marjorie Phipps – A True Patriot of Country

BY JACLYN ROSE In 1948, President Harry S. Truman signed the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act of 1948 that established a permanent place for women in the United States military. Though female nurses were already considered permanent, this Act changed the role of women in the military and opened many doors.

In 1950, the Unites States found themselves in conflict with Korea, a conflict for which they were unprepared. The Armed Services began to ask American women to leave their homes, jobs, and families and fight, as they had in previous wars. There were approximately 120,000 active duty women in Korea, with many in neighboring countries, such as Japan. There were also around 11,000 females in Vietnam during that conflict. In most cases, the vast majority of women were nurses.

These women were true patriots and a very important part of American History. In many ways, they paved the way for those women who sacrifice and serve their country today. One such woman is Marjorie Phipps, a retired Major in the United States Army that served as a nurse in both Korea and Vietnam.

Major Phipps grew up in Peoria, Illinois, where she graduated from high school and then continued on to three years of nurses training. Though she never had children, Major Phipps was married twice, both of which were Lieutenant Colonels in the Army.

In 1936, after her brother had joined the Army, she was feeling patriotic and chose to enlist as well. She worked as a floor nurse and spent time in Paris, after both Korea and Vietnam. “I was a little shaking going overseas the first time, but it was ok. My brother had already told me all about it so I was prepared. I felt patriotic and thought the Army was something really good to do. I went overseas and did my duty there, it was mainly routine, thank God. But we took care of the boys and they appreciated, so much, everything we did for them,” explained Major Phipps. “I am still patriotic. We have got a wonderful country. After being overseas in Korea, Vietnam, and Paris, I think the United States is the best place in the world.”

Eventually, Major Phipps and her husband, Robert, a pilot for the Army, were stationed at Fort Chaffee, and upon Robert’s retirement, they moved to Mena and bought a farm and raised cattle, while Major Phipps commuted back and forth until she completed 26 years of service and retired. “We liked Mena and I didn’t want to go back to Illinois and he didn’t want to go back to Oklahoma, so we stayed here and I still like it. I’m glad to be back here, I think it’s a wonderful little town. My husband isn’t with me anymore, but I have lots of friends here,” said Major Phipps.

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Sterner graduated from Mena High School in 1977 and spent some time attending what is now the University of Arkansas Fort Smith. In 1981, she began working as a teller for First America Bank in Mena and left in 1989 Your Satisfaction is Our Goal as the branch manager. In 1989, Sterner married her husband, Aubrey, and they relocated to Medesto, California. It was there Sterner became a licensed stock broker. “In the town we lived, the majority of the people had settled there from Arkansas and Oklahoma during The Depression. Most of my client base was from this area and recognized the accent, it worked very well,” explained Sterner.

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AT THE CAPITOL

November 25, 2015

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EDMC Student Loans to be Forgiven After Fraud Probe

BY state senator larry teague LITTLE ROCK – More than $703,000 in loans to about 800 former college students in Arkansas will be forgiven under a global settlement between state attorneys general, the federal Justice and Education Departments and the nation’s second largest for-profit higher education company.

It’s called Education Management Corporation (EDMC) and nationally it has about 100,000 students who attend colleges under the names South University, Art Institutes, Argosy University and Brown-Mackie College.

The majority are non-traditional students.

They’re veterans, older adults and working parents.

For years, EDMC falsely reported to the federal Education Department and state Higher Education Departments that it was complying with a law that prohibits colleges from paying recruiters based on the number of students they recruit. EDMC’s recruiters were paid incentives to boost enrollment. The U.S. Attorney General called it “essentially a recruitment mill” and a “high pressure boiler room” that was “a vehicle for tapping into federal student aid funds.”

The government backed many of the loans, so taxpayers were on the hook when students were unable to keep up with their loans.

Many people were saddled with burdensome student loans that were “destined to fail,” said Leslie Rutledge, the Arkansas Attorney General.

In addition to forgiving student loans, EDMC agreed to change its recruitment practices and make its application process for financial aid much more transparent. When people apply

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According to the Attorney General, the agreement calls for EDMC to forgive about $102.8 million held by more than 80,000 former students from around the country.

EDMC is based in Pittsburgh and operates 110 schools in 32 states. Arkansas was one of 39 states, as well as the District of Columbia, that joined in a fraud investigation into EDMC’s recruiting practices.

About 90 percent of EDMC’s revenue is from federal aid funding, such as taxpayerbacked loans.

The string of lawsuits against EDMC began when two of its employees filed suits under whistleblower laws. Various states and the federal government intervened. Testimony was that recruiters were encouraged to enroll any student who could get a federal loan or grant, whether or not they were academically prepared for college.

Also, the consumer complaint divisions of numerous state attorneys general were getting reports from students and former students about EDMC. The attorneys general began a multi-state fraud investigation last year.

Medicaid Payment Integrity Unit The Department of Human Services has hired John Parke of Paron as the director of the new Payment Integrity Unit, which will focus on prevention and recovery of improper spending of Medicaid funds. Parke’s background is in business and data analysis.

In addition to reducing wasteful spending, the new office will identify more efficient procedures for filing and paying claims.

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BY u.S. CONGRESSMAN BRUCE WESTERMAN Arkansans regularly share with me their frustrations and concerns of Washington’s overreach into their lives. At the top of the list are the unnecessary burdens imposed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). While we all support commonsense environmental protections, the EPA’s overreach in our state and nationwide causes much uncertainty.

That’s why Congress is taking steps to rein it in.

David, a North Little Rock resident who works in the construction industry, recently emailed me in support of protecting our nation’s waters. However, he made it clear that he believes the EPA’s ‘waters of the United States’ (WOTUS) rule will create huge problems and uncertainty for his industry. David wrote that costs will increase, the industry will lose jobs and he and others will face unnecessary delays that have nothing to do with protecting our waters. I share David’s concerns.

EPA’s WOTUS rule is a classic example of overreach. This rule gives the agency much greater power to oversee the land use decisions of homeowners, small businesses and family farms throughout Arkansas under the guise of water protection. Surface water is already protected by the federal government under the Clean Water Act (CWA) and through state and local measures. The Obama Administration is trying to overrule state and local conservation efforts, with a one-size-fits-all approach from Washington.

The EPA’s mandates have far reach. The agency is implementing a carbon dioxide emissions regulation that will severely impact Arkansas and threaten manufacturing jobs. Congress already rejected a similar policy. In October I toured the Independence Steam Electric Station in Newark. The coal-fired plant is one of five in Arkansas that provide a reliable source of affordable energy but is threatened by this mandate. Unfortunately, the EPA’s proposal makes Arkansas families vulnerable to higher energy costs, electricity blackouts and job cuts – hitting hardworking families, seniors and those struggling to make ends meet the hardest.

Arkansas is taking steps to reduce carbon emissions without EPA interference. Our utilities are spending hundreds of millions of dollars to make these plants some of the cleanest coal plants in the world. The way to continue reducing emissions is through innovation, technology and positive incentives—not heavy-handed mandates that hurt hardworking American families and drive up energy bills across the country.

The Senate, with my support, recently struck down EPA’s overreaching WOTUS rule and its attack on affordable energy regulations with the Congressional Review Act (CRA). This rarely used law allows Congress to repeal a regulation with a simple majority vote. This is an important tool to push back against the policies supported by President Obama but not backed by the American people and Congress.

Once the House approves the CRA resolutions of disapproval, the bills will be headed to the President’s desk. While he will likely veto these resolutions, he will be forced to answer the American people’s desire to stop the implementation of these mandates. Also, when the President heads to international climate talks in Europe next month, we expect he will promise the spending of billions of U.S. taxpayer dollars on a global climate slush fund.

Our resolutions show that the President doesn’t have support in Congress for this wasteful spending.

Finally, the effort to repeal these costly climate and water mandates continues in the courts, where states, including Arkansas, have filed lawsuits to protect hardworking Americans against the overreach.

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As I listen to our politicians rail against the admittance of Syrian refugees into the their respective states, I am struck by the exact opposite response on the part of the French.

The Canadian Broadcast Company news reports: “that in the midst of the attack, Parisians invited strangers into their homes. During Friday’s attacks, the hashtag #porteouverte, “open door”, began trending as Parisians offered shelter to people stranded in the streets. Many users openly posted addresses on social media, while others offered to give their information to anyone who messaged them directly.”

Think about it. Without knowing if terrorists were still loose on the streets, people still invited total strangers into their homes. The citizens of Paris were obviously not nearly as intimidated by the terrorists as some of our governors. Parisians saw a need and bravely filled it.

While millions of refugees are in need, we complain about admitting a mere 10,000 folks. Based on our population, that would be like admitting 6 extra people into a stadium filled with 30,000 people.

In addition, these newcomers have been scrutinized for almost two years. They are not the ones just off a rubber boat in Greece. Please don’t repeat the tragic behavior perpetrated in 1938 when the U.S. and Cuba refused to let the the transatlantic liner St. Louis filled with 907 Jewish refugees land. Many of whom were ultimately victims of the Holocaust.

Lets us follow the example set by the people most affected by the latest terror attack and not be intimidated into being cowardly and performing less than gallant deeds. Remember, if we retreat in the war on terror, the terrorists win. Let us open our doors, #porteouverte, and admit the 10,000 or more men, women, and children stranded in limbo for years trying to escape persecution. It is the moral thing to do and American way.

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HISTORY

November 25, 2015

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Moments From America’s History A Rich Tradition of Thanksgiving

BY JEFF OLSON In recent years, it seems to me that the Christmas “season” has been gradually starting earlier and earlier. I could accept the season getting underway right after Thanksgiving, but starting it well before (some stores in October) this special day fails to do it deserved justice and respect. This may not be a concern for everyone, but I believe that this can and perhaps has (to some degree) obscured and diminished the anticipation and celebration on Thanksgiving Day. Thanksgiving is interwoven into our heritage and cultural fabric and its celebration represents a return to our foundational moorings as a nation. Let’s take a brief look back at this rich tradition.

In 1541, French Huguenot colonists settled in the area of Jacksonville, Florida, and “sang a psalm of Thanksgiving unto God.” In 1607, when the Jamestown colonists arrived in Virginia, they immediately erected a wooden cross and gave thanks for their safe passage across the Atlantic Ocean. In 1619, English colonists at Berkeley Hundred in Virginia decreed that the day of their arrival, December 4, “shall be yearly and perpetually kept holy as a day of Thanksgiving to Almighty God.” It was an arduous two-month sea journey the Pilgrims endured on their passage from England to the New World. Upon landing, they gathered for a prayer service before setting out to build shelter. They were severely unprepared for the harsh New England winter that was approaching. After the winter of 1620-1621 killed almost half of their population, the Pilgrims were befriended by members of the Wampanoag Tribe. They taught the naive colonists about fishing, planting and hunting, thereby ensuring their survival. When the fall of 1621 began to set in, they had reaped a bountiful harvest and preserved enough food to allow them to survive the coming winter. As an expression of their thankfulness to God and His providence through the Native Americans, the colonists hosted a three-day feast to celebrate the harvest and the transformation of their fortunes from the previous winter.

In 1777, during the War of Independence, the Continental Congress designated December 18 of that year a day “for solemn Thanksgiving and praise “for the Patriot army’s victory at Saratoga - the first national day of thanksgiving. In 1789, President George Washington proclaimed November 26 to be a day of thanksgiving for God’s blessings and for the new United States Constitution. In 1863, in the midst of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed the last Thursday in November “a day of thanksgiving and praise to our beneficent Father.” Lincoln’s precedent was followed by succeeding presidents. In 1941, Congress passed a law officially declaring the fourth Thursday in November as America’s Thanksgiving Day. Thanksgiving is not only a personal and family time for us to express thankfulness, but also to reflect upon and appreciate this vital part of the history of our nation. During this special season, may our nation’s rich tradition of Thanksgiving inspire a return to the core of our nation’s covenantal foundation in liberty and the faith of our Fathers.

Before we sit down at the Thanksgiving dinner table to enjoy time with our families and the bounty God has so graciously provided, may we humbly seek Him for the sake of our souls and our nation (2 Chronicles 7:14).

“Then if my people who are

called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore the land” 2 Chronicles 7:14

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ARTS

Children’s Art Classes at Mena Art Gallery

By Barbara M. Tobias On the second Saturday of each month, from 1 to 3 in the afternoon, somewhere around a dozen children gather in the classroom at Mena Art Gallery and have a great time, while learning a lot about art.

Niki Dempsey, the volunteer who teaches the class, is a talented artist in her own right, but no less talented in working with children. Sometimes they draw; sometimes they paint; every two or three months they work in three dimensions.

The latest project was Thanksgiving turkeys made starting with Styrofoam pumpkins, which with some feathers, some leaves, and a bit of imagination, became plump turkeys strutting across the table.

They are also working on a bigger project. They have a large canvas marked off into sections, one of which will be painted by each child. This month their “homework” is researching tropical birds, finding pictures, and practicing drawing the one of their choice. When this is done, they will paint their particular bird on one section. The finished painting is to be hung in the gallery.

If you have a child who would like to participate, please call the gallery at 479-394-3880 and make a reservation.

We try to keep the class size small enough so that each child can have individual attention. The class is limited to ages 6 through 12; there is a $2 fee per child, per class to cover the cost of materials.

If you are an adult who loves working with children, there’s a place for you also, artist or no. Niki likes to have at least one helper each month making sure each child has the attention needed. Call the gallery to see when you can join the fun. photo by Julie Vande Zande

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in your vehicle: • Cell phone, portable charger and extra batteries • Shovel • Windshield scraper & spray de-icer • Battery powered radio with extra batteries • Flashlight with extra batteries • Water • Snack food • Extra hats, coats and mittens • Blankets • Chains or rope • Tire chains • Road salt and sand • Booster cables • Emergency flares • Bright colored flag or help signs • First Aid Kit • Road maps • Compass • Waterproof matches • A can or container to melt snow for water • Paper towels

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• Keep the gas tank near full to help avoid ice in the tank and fuel lines.

Be sure to check the following: heater, defroster, brakes, brake fluid, ignition, emergency flashers, exhaust, fuel, oil, battery, and radiator.

Have maintenance service on your vehicle as often as the manufacturer recommends. In addition, every fall, do the following: • Have the radiator system serviced or check the antifreeze level yourself, with an antifreeze tester. Add antifreeze as needed.

• Replace windshield wiper fluid with a wintertime mixture.

• Replace any worn tires; make sure the tires have adequate tread, and check the air pressure in the tires.

In winter weather minimize travel, but if travel is necessary, keep the following

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POLICE

November 25, 2015 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 15, 2015 Officers responded to a fight between a two local men. The individuals were a man and his grown son. Neither wished to press charges, and the son left the area.

Officers responded to an alarm at a local residence. The area was cleared and nothing was found to be amiss.

Officers followed up on a call from Scott County regarding a possibly impaired truck driver. The man in question stated that he was just tired, and pulled his vehicle into a parking lot to sleep.

November 16, 2015 A local woman reported that someone was knocking on her door and harassing her. Case is pending.

A motorist complained that young men on skateboards were in the street and would not yield to vehicle traffic. Case is pending.

November 17, 2015 Officers responded to a call regarding a man being intoxicated and arguing with relatives. The situation was diffused, and no arrests were made.

November 18, 2015 Officers responded to a possible fight at a local apartment building. The parties involved said they were just having a verbal dispute and neither wished to press charges.

November 19, 2015 Officers were called to a local retail store regarding someone taking merchandise out of packaging and discarding packages in the store. Case is pending review of surveillance tapes and identity of suspects.

A local woman reported that she had been bitten by a feral cat under her mother’s house. The cat and her kittens were

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November 20, 2015 Report was taken of a gas skip from a local convenience store. Case is pending further investigation.

Employees at a fueling station reported that someone had pumped gasoline and left without paying for it. Case is pending.

Report was taken of the locks on storage units having been cut. To date, nothing has been reported as stolen. The vandalism has been reported by several self-storage facilities.

Employees at a convenience store reported theft of fuel. Case is pending review of surveillance tapes.

November 21, 2015 David Leon Vaught, 34, of Mena was charged with theft of property (shoplifting) after officers were called to a local retail store.

A local man reported that while he was away from his home for a short time someone entered the house and stole several items. Case is pending further investigation.

Officers worked five accidents.

Polk County Sheriff’s Department November 16, 2015 Report of a disturbance on West Johnson Street in Hatfield. Deputy responded. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

November 17, 2015 Report from walk-in complainant of ongoing problems with child custody exchange.

Report from complainant on Polk 76 East near Mena of the theft of prescription medication valued at $100.00.

Arrested was Dennis B. Terrell, 37, of Ashdown, on a Warrant for two counts of Theft by Receiving.

November 18, 2015 Report of a domestic disturbance on Polk 141 near Cove. Deputies responded. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Report of a domestic disturbance on Polk 22 near Cove. Deputies responded. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Traffic stop on Highway 71 North in Mena led to the arrest of Juston M. Wikel, 30, of Cove, on Charges of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of a Schedule I/II Controlled Substance not Meth or Cocaine with Purpose to Deliver and Possession of a

Schedule IV/V Controlled Substance with Purpose to Deliver.

Report from a business on Highway 71 South in Hatfield of the break in to several storage units, and theft of furniture and toys, all valued at $720.00. Investigation continues.

November 19, 2015 Arrested by an officer with the Grannis Police Department was April J. Tregear, 30, of Mena, on a Warrant for Violation of the Arkansas Hot Check Law. Arrested by an officer with the Grannis Police Department was Burnie L. Clark, 59, of Wickes, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear.

November 20, 2015 Report from complainant on Polk 74 near Ink of $500.00 in damages done to a vehicle window by a thrown rock. Investigation determined that rock was thrown by a juvenile. Incident is being handled by the family.

Report of an unattended death on Turkey Run Lane near the Board Camp community. The scene was released to the Polk County Coroner.

November 21, 2015 No reports were filed.

November 22, 2015 Traffic stop on Polk 166 near the Potter community led to the arrest of Wesley K. Murphy, 23, of Springhill, LA, on Charges of Public Intoxication, Failure to Yield and Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor. Also arrested was Tyler R. Murphy, 18, of Mena, on a Charge of Minor in Possession of Intoxicating Liquor.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked two vehicle accidents this week.

Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 22 Incarcerated Inmates; 12 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility, of which 4 are currently out of jail on a monitoring system.

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Professional, attentive compassionate, in-home elder care by an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse. Will also do housekeeping. Affordable rates. Excellent care.

References available. Missy Cost, LPN. Call - 479-2168993.

11/25

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

ATTENTION Churches and Groups with Card Ministries: Stock up on Discounted Cards at Sonlighter’s Card Shop, 3671 Hwy 8 West, Tuesday and Thursday, Noon-3 p.m. (Proceeds benefit Mena Senior Center.)

Yard mowing, weed eating, bush hogging, handyman services, power washing. Have own equipment and 11/25 tools. Call 479-216-5204.

Daniel’s Carpentry and Painting. Home repair, decks, fence rows, underpinning, etc. Also lawn and garden work. Call 870-334-2068.

12/16

Christmas Trees Polk County Choose and Cut Christmas Trees. For more information call 479-2340920 or 512-689-4233. Have a Merry Christmas!

11/25

12/02

J & N 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.

For Sale by sealed bids:2003 EZGO Electric Golf Cart.

Windshield, hard top canopy, vinyl cab, headlights, charger, good condition, needs new batteries. Mail sealed bids to Mena Airport, 520 Mena ST, Mena, AR. 71953.

Can be seen at the Mena Airport, call 479-394-4077 for appointment. Bids will be opened at the December 14th 12/09 Airport Commission Meeting.

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Two Women & a Mop – housecleaning done the way it should be.

Will also detail new construction.

11/25 Call 479-234-1909.

First Step, Inc. Medicaid Waiver Department has part time positions open in the Mena & Wickes area working as caregiver for people with developmental disabilities. Requirements: Must be 18 yrs. or older: have a high school diploma or GED: a clean driving record: reliable transportation. For more information call Tricia at 501-620-5432 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. & 2:30 12/02 p.m. EOE

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I buy gold jewelry, scrap, dental and sterling silver. Also buying pre-1965 U. S. Silver coins, one ounce rounds and bars. Top prices paid. Check with the rest but sell to the best. Dan’s Cash –N-Gun. 100 Hwy 71 S at First TFN Street, Mena. 479-394-5515.

Squeaky Clean Mobile Dog Wash, dry, nails, ears, All Breeds, Deanna Boyd 479-234-1866. I will come to you! Look 12/09 on Facebook For Sale: 2006 Ford Taurus 120,000 miles $2,000.00 OBO, 1941 – 42 Vintage Chambers gd3 3Vove – Full working condition $500.00 OBO, Sears Riding Mower 11/25 $750.00 OBO, Call 479-216-5850.

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