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Congress passed legislation authorizing the Secretary of Defense to establish The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration with the primary mission of thanking and honoring Vietnam veterans (and that includes Vietnam-era veterans) and their families. This is a national commemoration and follows in the footsteps of the World War II and Korean War 50th and 60th anniversary commemorations. The local James K. Polk Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution have been named as a partner in this effort. The Commemoration’s mission from Congress is quite simple…assist a grateful nation in thanking and honoring the veterans of the Vietnam War and their families. Vietnam veterans are the centerpiece of events or activities conducted under the auspices of the Commemoration, but at these events or activities we should honor other generations of veterans and their families who served and sacrificed especially WWII, Korea, the Cold War, Desert Storm, Panama and Grenada, and currently serving servicewomen and men. For more details see pages 16-17 but more importantly, say “thank you” to a veteran.
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Ouachita Arts Celebration to Showcase Local Arts District
SUBMITTED Local artisans have collaborated to once again host the Ouachita Arts Celebration this Saturday, November 7. A portion of Mena Street will be closed in the arts district to host an array of activities for the entire family. There will be so many things going on at the Ouachita Arts Celebration this year that you will need to pick and choose, so here’s a list of what’s coming to give you a heads up for this 10 am to 4 CONTINUED ON PAGE 5
Oklahoma Shooting Fugitive Captured by Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.
BY MELANIE BUCK Polk County Sheriff’s Deputies captured an alleged shooting suspect out of McCurtain County, Oklahoma Sunday night, just north of Hatfield on Hwy 71. According to Chief Deputy Scott Sawyer, Polk County Sheriff’s Department reCONTINUED ON PAGE 4
Acorn Alums Honored During 1st Annual ‘Throwback’ Game SUBMITTED The First Annual Acorn Throwback game was held recently and was a huge success with both the Acorn girls’ and boys’ basketball teams coming out victorious. The Acorn girls won 61-26 against Umpire. The boys won 90-45 against Umpire. The old gym was built in 1958 and had been newly renovated this summer. Jerry Strasner, Ouachita River School District Superintendent stated, “It was a very special night. It was like a school reunion at a basketball game.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 7 1020 MENA ST. MENA, AR 71953 | SINCE 1939
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BY MELANIE BUCK Brandi Johnston of Arkansas Rice Depot visited the Mena Lions Club on Friday, October 30, to bring more awareness to the issue of hunger in Arkansas. Arkansas ranks number two in the nation when it comes to children facing hunger issues. One in four children in the state don’t eat on a regular basis; in some areas, it’s one in three. Through the programs of Arkansas Rice Depot, everyone can help to cure this issue. This is a stark contrast to the fact that Arkansas has the highest obesity rate and is one of the ‘food richest’ states in the nation, being the leading producer of both rice and poultry in the country. “We are one of very few states in the nation, that if our borders were to close, we would be fine, we would be self sufficient,” said Johnston. Johnston also explained that one hundred schools in the state fit the 90th percentile or above category when it comes to poverty. “We are first in the nation for obesity and the way that our world is structured, cheap food is not nutritious food and people living below poverty do not have access to good food,” said Johnston. CONTINUED ON PAGE 9
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Rich Mountain Community College was one of 14 institutions across the country to be selected for the CMT’s Empowering Education grant for the 2015-2016 year. Through the grant, the Country Music Television network will be assisting with marketing efforts for Rich Mountain Community College through co-branded television, radio advertisements, and printed materials. In addition, CMT will help coordinate a free community concert and resource fair to promote higher education in rural communities. “This is a great opportunity for RMCC to be a part of the CMT marketing campaign for promoting higher education and skilled training to reach rural America and particularly, rural Arkansas.” stated Dr. Phillip Wilson, President of Rich Mountain Community College. The goal of the grant is to increase the number of residents with postsecondary degrees and certificates in rural communities. Rich Mountain Community College was selected to partner with the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith in a collaborative effort to market higher education partnerships through the grant’s marketing campaign. Dr. Steve Rook, Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs stated, “I appreciate the collaborative partnership with the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith on the Empowering Education grant to reach out to our constituents in promoting the value of higher education.”
SUBMITTED Tawana L Gilbert has announced her candidacy for re-election to District Eleven office of Justice of the Peace. Having served three terms, Tawana is eager to continue representing District Eleven in the administration of Polk County Government. As a lifelong resident of Polk County, Tawana serves the County in many ways, including the Quorum Court. Tawana seeks the support of all District Eleven voters and pledges to continue the impartial, common sense style of leadership she has shown during her first three terms.
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Senior Centers Requesting Funding Assistance from Quorum Court
BY MELANIE BUCK Carla Vaught and the rest of the Polk County Extension Office held Quorum Court Appreciation Night last Tuesday night, October 27th, in the new 4-H Building where the Quorum Court also held their monthly meeting. Vaught, Kim Hughes, and Lauren Frost gave presentations on the many services provided by the Extension Service throughout the year. The Extension Service is a division of the University of Arkansas and offers many services to the community including educational materials and testing for anyone from farmers and ranchers, to your simple backyard gardener. 4-H is an arm of the extension service who completes many community projects throughout the year while teaching youth leadership skills, health and safety, personal finance, and more. Economic development is a large part of the Extension Office and the new 4-H building is proof of the positivity it brings to the county. The Master Gardener program is also under the Extension Office umbrella and keeps many areas of the County well maintained, including the Courthouse gardens and the gardens at the Historic Mena Depot. After the presentation, Justices of the Peace heard from Sara Holliday of the Mena Senior Center and Zack Fraschier of the Cossatot Senior Center. Both Centers have received major cutbacks on funding and are asking for help. Fraschier asked that if the Quorum Court cannot help, to please point them in a direction that help could be found. Sheriff Mike Godfrey announced to the Quorum Court that the Governor’s Appointee over Jail Standards, Mr. Sterling Penix, held a meeting with Sheriff Godfrey, Chief Deputy Scott Sawyer, and the Jail Standards Committee on Monday. Penix told the Sheriff that he will require a plan of action by April 26, 2016 in regards to bringing the Polk County Detention Center in Compliance.
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ACORN BUSINESS CLASS RECEIVES GRANT The Governor mandated that all schools would offer a coding class to high school students. To help offset the cost of this initiative; The Department of Education offered a grant in the amount up to $20,000. In order to qualify the school had to offer the coding class as a face to face and fill out an application. The grant allowed purchases to help teach the curriculum like computers, books, and professional development. Mrs. Kristin Haggard, Acorn School Business teacher, applied for the grant and was awarded the full
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ceived a call from McCurtain County Sheriff’s Department around 11:30 p.m. Sunday night stating Kenneth Lee Scott, age 42, of DeQueen, Arkansas was alleged to have shot his girlfriend at a possible family member’s residence in the Millerton, Oklahoma area and had fled the scene. Polk County Deputies were given a description of the vehicle Scott was suspected to be driving and were told he was believed to be on his way to Polk County where he has family. Sawyer said that around midnight, Polk County Deputies spotted the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop. However, the fugitive led Deputies Seth Smith, Jim Smith, and Scott Sawyer on a short pursuit before pulling over where he was then taken into custody with no further incident. Sawyer said that Scott was arrested on local charges of Fleeing and Careless Driving and is awaiting extradition to Oklahoma for more serious charges. According to McCurtain County Sheriff’s Captain Lori Bray, the McCurtain County Sheriff’s Office received a call around 10:30 p.m. Sunday night from McCurtain Memorial Hospital in Idabel, Oklahoma stating they had a female shooting victim. Upon arrival, deputies observed that Julie Hice, age 33, of Ashdown, Arkansas, had been shot in the right arm around the elbow area. McCurtain Deputy Terry Lewis was the originating officer and also noticed bruising on the victim as well. Bray said, “We are not 100% percent sure of what all happened. It’s still early and everything is still vague because of her [Hice’s] trauma and being medicated.” Hice was said to be in an ‘on-again, off-again’ relationship with Scott. The case is still under investigation and is being turned over to McCurtain County’s Domestic Violence Division. McCurtain County District Attorney Mark Matloff issued a warrant around 3 p.m. Monday afternoon for Kenneth Scott for Assault and Battery with a Deadly Weapon, a felony charge, and a bond has been set at $250,000. Scott has already signed a waiver for extradition and was picked up by McCurtain County authorities Monday afternoon.
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A rollover accident that involved three vehicles was reported just after 8 p.m. last Monday night, October 26, at the intersection of Dallas Avenue and Morrow Street in Mena. A 2000 white Ford Explorer, driven by Anita Hernandez, age 35 of Mena, crossed the intersection going west, driving into the path of a southbound 2006 Dodge truck, driven by Aaron Lawson, age 18 of Mena. When Lawson’s truck hit the passenger side of Hernandez’s SUV, it caused the SUV to flip onto its driver’s side, partially landing on the hood of a 2014 Dodge Durango, driven by Michelle Boehler, age 49 of Mena, who was sitting stationary, facing east, at the stop sign on Dallas Avenue. Boehler was transported to Mena Regional Health System where she was treated and released. No injuries are listed for the other drivers or the passenger of Hernandez’s vehicle. Hernandez was issued citations for No Drivers License and Failure to Yield.
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ing an acting workshop with costumed actors roaming around in the downtown arts district; Mena High School choir will be performing; Straight Tequila will provide live music throughout the day. Street vendors will include pottery by Suzanne and Bob Manis, fine art and sculpture by Bill Wax, books by Erma Dilbeck Mize, bead banners by Deborah Longest, face painting by Carolynne Cook, miscellaneous arts and crafts by Niki Dempsey and Cherri Stanberry, gourd art by Dani Montoya, custom knives and sheathes by T. J. Thompson, paintings by Zack Buck, pictures with birds by Tommy Young, stone sculpture by Tommy Lyles, wood turning by Darrell Whisenhunt, and many other fine art and craft items. American Artisans and Skyline Café will be cooking up something special. Eat inside or outside and enjoy the entertainment. KENA 104.1FM radio will be on site with a live remote from 11 am until 1 pm, covering the event and visiting with attendees. There will be hourly schedules posted at the event so you can know what is happening all day. Organizers encourage everyone to come, make a day of it, and enjoy Mena’s Downtown Arts District.
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Martial Arts Team Brings the Gold Home
BY MELANIE BUCK On August 8, 2015, members of Ouachita Mountain Martial Arts in Mena took a group of athletes to the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championships in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. “Three kid competitors put themselves on the line and came back with lots of hardware,” said OMMA Instructor Andy Threlkeld. Jace Hankammer brought home two gold medals, as did Andrew Threlkeld, with both winning their respective divisions in Gi and Nogi. “Toby Watkins fought like a champion and battled through adversity, losing his first match only to come back and beat an older boy who was also a belt higher than Toby showing his huge heart and athleticism we’ve all come to know Toby for,” Threlkeld said. Adult competitors also fared well with Robert Hamilton bringing home a silver medal in Purple Belt Gi division and Pro Nogi division. Nick Badger won a silver medal in Gi and a bronze in Nogi, having to move up and fight bigger opponents due to no one being in his weight division. Andy Threlkeld won a silver medal in Purple belt Gi and a bronze in Purple Belt Absolute (open weight) division. On October 3rd, the American Grappling Federation held its Arkansas State Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championships in Conway, Arkansas. Ouachita Mountain Martial Arts brought a big team, nine kids and the instructor, to compete. Andrew Threlkeld won two gold medals. Jace Hankammer won a gold and a silver medal. Gage Henry won a bronze and a silver medal. Guice Anderson won a silver medal. Emory Anderson won a silver medal. Lilly Rowland won a gold and a silver medal. Brody Dickerson won two gold medals. Flint Dickerson won a silver medal. And Emma Threlkeld won two silvers and a gold medal. Coach Threlkeld won a bronze and a gold medal. Threlkeld stated, “All in all it was a very successful day and one of the greatest moments of my life was competing alongside my son and daughter, and not only competing, but we all won gold medals.” Also pictured with medals are Assistant Coach Cody Woods and his son, Auden, who were unable to make the Arkansas tournament due to family obligations, but who competed the following week at Grappling Games in Dallas and brought home a gold and a silver medal each. “They are both invaluable assets to the team and I’m proud of their success,” said Threlkeld.
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Acorn Alums Darla Wiles Martel, Acorn graduate of 1979, sang the National Anthem. During half-time, Acorn school officials honored Orval Heath, Mary Jane Hess, Rick Ellison; Bob Beaver, Leon Myers, Jerry Foster, and J D Frost, each having coached teams throughout the years in the old gym. Hess was the girls’ coach from 1967 to 1970. Her husband Bill (passed away in 2007) also coached the boys’ from 1967 to 1970. Bill was also honored. Both, having long careers in education, retired from teaching in Oklahoma. Rick Ellison, an Acorn graduate was a coach for the junior and senior boys teams in 1980-1981, which were the last games played in the old gym. Ellison also coached in the new gym and taught math. He later became Acorn High School Principal, and is presently the Middle and High School Counselor. Orval Heath coached the senior boys and senior girls from 1971-1972 and again in 1975-1976 seasons. He lead the senior boys to State after winning the Polk County Tournament with a 21 and 9 season. Bob Beaver, an Acorn Graduate, coached the junior boys and junior girls teams for the 1975-1976 seasons. The 1977, 1978, and 1979 seasons found him coaching both the junior and senior girls teams.
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He coached in the new gym, also. Beaver was the coach for baseball, girls’ volleyball, and softball. Mr. Beaver retired from his teaching career at Acorn High School. He also served in the National Guard. Leon Myers, is a 1953 Acorn Graduate from Posey Hollow. He served in the US Marine Corp. Myers started teaching at Acorn in September 1961. He taught two years in elementary and a third year teaching high school math, current events, and was the Junior and Senior Boys basketball coach for the 1962-1963 season. Upon leaving Acorn Myers taught math at Mena for 34 years. Jerry Foster coached both junior teams for the 1971-1972 season. He coached all four teams for the 1973-1974 season. Foster is currently teaching in Mena. J D Frost coached the junior boys and junior girls teams for the 1974-1975 season. The concession stand raised over $600.00 from the Throwback Game. It will go towards the Acorn Alumni Scholarship, which will be given to a senior at the end of the school year.
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Tim Norman, Tyson Foods’ Grannis Plant Manager, congratulates Brandon McCravens and Eleanor Priddy for being named Tyson Foods Single Parent Scholars and recipients of scholarships funded by the company. McCravens is working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology and Business while Priddy is earning an Associates degree in Information Technology. The scholarships were made possible by a Tyson Foods grant to the Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund. In congratulating the Tyson Scholars, Norman noted that Tyson Foods is delighted to be able to support single parents as they work to create better lives for their families.
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Filing dates for candidates desiring to file for County, Municipal and Township offices on the Democratic ticket have been set for the period beginning at
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2015 HALLOWEEN FUN
Polk County was filled with Halloween activities last weekend. Mena Senior Center held a costume contest for their clients. Coming in first was Mafia Madam, followed by Raggedy Ann in second place, and Grandma and the ‘R Can Saw’ Hillbilly tied for third place. Peachtree had a party for their residents and were starstruck as LaVerne & Shirley made an appearance! Vicky Hughes and family enjoyed the Halloween Spooktacular sponsored by residents of Rich Mountain Nursing and Rehab, as did the ‘Scarecrow,’ the ‘Little Ole Man,’ and hundreds more of candy-hungry kiddos. Staff of Rich Mountain Nursing dressed as Disney characters which were popular with visitors and residents, alike. More photos can be found on the Polk County Pulse’s Facebook page. PHOTOS BY MELANIE BUCK
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Johnston explained that it has been proven that children who suffer from hunger also suffer in school, with class work and interaction with other students and teachers. “A hungry child can’t learn. They lack social skills, they get withdrawn, and have behavior problems, it makes them cranky, and they act out. Hunger is not the only solution to poverty but it’s an important part of that,” said Johnston. In fact, that’s how Rice Depot started their food programs. In 1994, a school nurse in Little Rock called the Arkansas Rice Depot and told of children coming to her office complaining of headaches, tummy aches and other health problems. She soon realized that their problems were caused by having little or no food to eat at home. This is where Rice Depot does its best to step in and help curve the stats with programs such as Food for Families Pantries and the Backpack Program. What began as rice farmers donating sacks of rice, has turned into a statewide program that has been the example for many other programs across the country, and also internationally. Arkansas’ Food for Kids has fed over 35,000 children throughout the state. “We are just Arkansans feeding Arkansans,” said Johnston. In conjunction with other donors, Rice Depot fills pantries and/or implements the Backpack Program in 64 of the 75 counties in Arkansas. Polk County is one such place where the Backpack Program is in full bloom, thanks to organizations like the Mena Lioness Lions who head up fundraising for the program in the county. “Polk County is a model example. You all raise funds that allow the program to continue,” said Johnston. She continued, “When we began making cuts, we looked at districts and counties where the community is involved and had already raised funds and said, ‘we need to stay there.’” Programs such as the Backpack Program give children some of the nutrition needed to curb the issues related to hunger. “We forget what a privilege it is to have funds to go to the grocery store and buy food,” said Lioness Patty Young. Through the Backpack Program, children are able to take a backpack of ‘kid-friendly, ready-to-eat or simple-to-prepare’ food home with them from school each week to give them something to eat on the weekends while away from school. Not only does it give the student food to eat, they also have food for younger siblings that have not reached school age. Most of the kids they serve get free or reduced lunches at school, but the struggle comes on the weekends, and over holiday breaks. “Most kids get really excited about breaks from school but for the kids on our program, that’s a very troubling thought, that they’re not going to get regular food. The backpacks and meal kits fill that need.” Rice Depot has come up with a new strategy, a pilot program, to bring efficiency to the program as a whole. “We asked ourselves, ‘how can we meet 60% of a child’s nutritional needs over the weekend,’ and we developed a new program,” Johnston explained. One of the struggles was not just having enough food, but the right nutritional food. “You can’t put fresh food in a backpack; you are getting convenience food and it typically is high in sodium that is not just the best nutritional food, and it’s expensive,” Johnston said. With the pilot program, meal kits will be implemented that will include two shelf-stable white milk boxes, one shelf-stable chocolate milk, two fruit cups, two Honey-O’s cereals, one sun butter cup (a spread that is much like sun butter peanut butter only not made from nuts), two graham crackers, one beef stew, one beef ravioli, two granola bars, one box of razzles (sour covered raisins with extra vitamins), and two
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packs of sunflower seeds. Each meal kit costs $6 and it meets 60% of a child’s nutritional needs for a weekend. It also allows Rice Depot to buy in bulk and cuts costs. By January, they will have launched the program into 25 pilot schools and hope to implement the program in all of the schools they serve by next fall. The program not only needs monetary donations, they also have more than 6,000 volunteers from across the state that helped with the program last year. These volunteers spend their time packing and delivering all across Arkansas. At each school, local volunteers spend each Friday packing backpacks for the students to pick up on their way out. Sometimes the process takes hours, especially for schools that serve up to 90 students each week. To fully implement the Backpack Program into a school, it costs $3,000 per semester per school. That’s $6,000 per year, and with Polk County having a total of eight schools, that equals $48,000 in just Polk County. Last year, the Mena Lioness Lions were able to raise more than $14,000 with help from many area businesses and individuals. The Lioness’ next goal is to raise $20,000 by December 31. So far, they have raised $7,483; a $2500 donation from Union Bank, $3000 from The Lioness annual auction, $500 Nidec, and the remainder from community donors. “We actually took $500 out of our funds to give to the Pack Shack that the local 4-H clubs held recently. They gave us 2,000 meals to distribute in our schools,” said Young. “Polk County would have lost the support from Rice Depot without the funding that was raised locally,” said Paulette Sherrer, Federal Coordinator for Mena Public Schools. If you would like to help, there are several ways. “Write a check, hold a business or church fundraiser, donate food, spread the word, and hold food drives,” said Young. Donations can be given to the program as a whole or they can be used for a specific school within the county, whichever the donor chooses. For more information on the Backpack Program or if you would like to conduct a food drive for the program, contact Patty Young at 479-394-2211 or any Lioness member. “You are giving a voice to the voiceless by helping. If you care about kids and care about making your community better, we need to get these kids educated because the hope is that we can get them out of this cycle of poverty and that will make a brighter future for all of us,” said Johnston.
County 4-H Launches Annual Santas 4 Seniors Polk County 4-H has released their annual Santa 4 Seniors applications and are asking they be returned by November 19th. Each year, the Santas 4 Seniors program opens up to low-income senior citizens, ages 65 and older, to provide them with a special Christmas gift. The program works much like an Angel Tree, only for seniors instead of children. Applications will be taken at the Polk County Extension Office, the Cossatot Senior Citizen’s Center, and the Mena Senior Center. Forms may be mailed to the Extension Office at 211 DeQueen Street, Mena, AR 71953.
MENA INTERMOUNTAIN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT PUBLIC WORKSHOP The public is invited to learn about the update of the Mena Intermountain Municipal Airport Master Plan and participate in a workshop. The workshop will provide an opportunity for the public to learn more about the project, ask questions, and provide comments and suggestions on the Airport Master Plan Update and future Airport development recommendations.
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Audrey Verah Brooks Atherton, age 89, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, formerly of Mena, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2015 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She was born January 5, 1926 in Poteau, Oklahoma to the late Emmett Nelson Brooks and the late Jessie Arnold Brooks Smith. She was united in marriage to Joseph Atherton. Mrs. Atherton was a Supervisor for Rich Mountain Nursing Home and was an Eastern Star. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother and friend. Survivors are daughters, Linda Teekell and husband Sid of California, Lorraine Benn of Klamath Falls, Oregon, and Sharon McDaniel and husband Shannon of Hot Springs, Arkansas; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emmett Brooks and Jessie Smith, her husband, Joseph Atherton, her daughter, Beverly Morris and her granddaughter, Tammy Morris. Mrs. Atherton was sent for cremation under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Online obituary at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com
Loraine M. Burnett Loraine M. Burnett, age 85, of Mena, passed Saturday, October 31, 2015 in Mena. She was born January 12, 1930 in Mountain Pine, Arkansas to the late James R. Wood and the late Lola Gordon Wood. She was married to the late D.L. Burnett and was a loving and kind homemaker. Mrs. Burnett was a member of the Mountain View United Methodist Church for many years, Mena High Forty Year Club and RMCC History Class. She also enjoyed fishing, sewing, crocheting and working word puzzles. Most of all she loved her family and her church. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend to all who knew her. Survivors are sons, John E. Burnett of Mena, Arkansas, Michael Burnett of Mena, Arkansas; sister, Betty Titsworth of Mena, Arkansas; grandchildren, David Burnett, Mellissa Boothe, Jesse Burnett, Jacquelin Burnett, Michael Martin and Jessica Shores;
Virginia Anne Gortemiller Virginia Anne Gortemiller, age 82, of Mena, died Saturday, October 31, 2015 at the Rich Mountain Nursing and Rehab in Mena. She was born on Tuesday, October 3, 1933, to Winston David and Zona Jane Chattham Meyers in Gatesville, Texas. Virginia was a unique and special person that enjoyed many things in life. She attended Beauty College and became a hairdresser, worked for a prestigious secretarial company called Kelly Girls, and later attended Texas Tech in Lubbock, Texas to further her education. She eventually pursued a career as a licensed practical nurse. Virginia loved her children and grandchildren and spending time with them. She enjoyed reading, sewing and cooking, and she enjoyed getting her nails and hair done on a regular basis. She made very good fried chicken and salmon patties. In her later years she was a member of the Red Hat Society at Rich Mountain Nursing. Virginia was a long time member of Dallas Avenue Baptist Church, a loving mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lester Gortemiller; two brothers, R.D. Meyers and Charlie Meyers; and six sisters, Lilly Smith, Ola Mae Graham, Faye White, Ruby Melton, Jean L. Peterson, and Betty Taylor. Virginia is survived by her son and daugh-
ter-in-law, Matthew and Heather Mooneyham of Arlington, Texas; her three daughters and sons-in-law, Jackie and Don Payette of Mena, Pamela and Dwight Curry of Mena, and Patricia and Roger Howard of Mena; one sister, Dartha Hargrove and husband Coy of Amarillo, Texas; and one brother, Jinks Meyers of Muleshoe, Texas; nine grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. A memorial service was held Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. at the Grace Bible Church in Mena, with Daniel Brewer and Dr. Lamar Austin officiating. Cremation services are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena. Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com
Dorothy Miller On October 27, 2015, at the age of 88, God opened the doors of Heaven and welcomed another angel home. Dorothy Miller was born on August 26, 1927 to Alf and Annie Ellison. She was united in marriage to Aaron Miler on May 25, 1943. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Mena. She was blessed with two sons, Danny Miller on March 21, 1947 and David Miller on February 19, 1953. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Aaron; her sisters, Voise Watkins and Anna Cunningham; and her brother Darwin Ellison. Most of her adult life she worked for the public, which she enjoyed. She worked at Renova Shirt Factory, Thelma Heath’s Tipto-Toe Beauty Salon, and Herod’s Department Store, where she had the opportunity to purchase the beautiful clothes she loved. After retirement, she worked in genealogy research, which was her passion. What was most important to her in life was family. She was a loving and caring Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother. She lived for Sunday Dinners at her house, which she cooked for as many as would come and her motto was “a little bit of sugar makes anything go down.” She is survived by her son, Danny Miller and wife Carol, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren, John Maddox and wife Mandy, Madison and Macy; Joshua Miller; Dax Miller and wife Rita, Andrew, and Presley; Matt Maddox and wife Kay, Tessa, Gwyneth, and Matthew; Scarlett Evert and husband Samuel, and Lan; Phil Peek and wife Kacie, Paisley, Preston, and Lyla. Son David Miller and wife Pam, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Jeremy Miller and wife Michelle, Ty, Mason, Kenzie,
and Tucker; Damon Miller and wife Kim, Daeton, and Kypton; and one sister-inlaw, Loretta Miller; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. Services were Friday, October 30, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. at the Beasley Wood Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation was Thursday, October 29, 2015, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Beasley Wood Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Polk County Genealogical Society in care of the Polk County Library. We love you mom and will miss you greatly. We already miss your rolls and lemon pie.
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numerous great-grandchildren; special friend, Floyd McKinzie; and special sisters in Christ, The Women’s Circle at Mountain View Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Lola Wood, her husband D.L. Burnett, daughter, Susan Harvey and son, James “Jimmy” R. Burnett. Funeral services will be Thursday, November 5, 2015, 2:00 p.m. at Mountain View United Methodist Church with Pastor Bryan Richardson officiating. Interment will follow in the Pinecrest Memorial Park under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Family and friends visitation will be Wednesday, November 4, 2015, 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Beasley Wood. Pallbearers will be James Upperman, Ted Voisin, Tom Townsend, Doug Phillips, John Erman, and Dana Kinsey. Honorary pallbearers are Floyd McKinzie, Terry Crawford, Elmer Rainwater, Jim Barton, Tom McCormick, William Lee Alston, and Marty Henry.
Johnny Truett Ray
Johnny Truett Ray, age 88, of Mena, passed away Friday, October 30, 2015 in Mena. He was born on October 20, 1927 to the late John Martin Ray and William Ellen Jones. He was happily married to Virginia Henry Ray for 63 years and was a truck driver and handyman by profession. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, great-great grandfather and friend. He will be dearly missed. Survivors are wife, Virginia Henry Ray of Mena, Arkansas; children, Daniel Wayne Ray and wife Rebecca of Edgewood, New Mexico, Debra Lynette Brister and husband Thomas of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Diana Gwyne Ray of Phoenix, Arizona, Kimberly Eakins-Largent of Phoenix, Arizona, Earnest Leon Ray and wife Gail of Mena, Arkansas, Angela Beth Ray of Mena, Arkansas, Ginger Marie Ray of Phoenix, Arizona, Linda Child of Phoenix, Arizona; brother, James Monroe Ray and wife Jo of Pampa, Texas; sister, Katie Lee Killman of Wellton, Arizona; nine grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren and three greatgreat grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ellen Ray and brother, Aaron Riley Ray. Mr. Ray was sent for cremation under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. There was a Memorial service at Mena Church of God at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 3, 2015 with Brother Mark Lyle officiating. Online obituary at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com
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Dr. Steve Ahmed and Lucy AhmedRaymond, of Big Spring, are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Loveita Raymond to Nicholas H. Tinnesz, son of Dr. Thomas Tinnesz and Mary-Beth Tinnesz, of Mena. Loveita graduated from Big Spring High School in 2007 and graduated from the University of Texas – Austin in 2011. Nicholas Tinnesz graduated from Mena High School in 2007 and graduated from Ouachita Baptist University in 2011. The couple plan to be married in Dallas, Texas in May of 2016.
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Jhanell Wilson and Victor Zarate, of Grannis, are the proud parents of a baby boy, born on Octoer 27th.
Junior and Dorothy Jewell are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. The celebration will be at Vandervoort Community Center on November 8, 2015 at 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm. All family and friends are invited.
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Natalie and Jerry Holliday, of Mena, are the proud parents of a baby boy, born on October 27th. Heather Hatfield and Dustin Hopkins, of Mena, are the proud parents of a baby girl, born on October 27th.
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Ryan & Nault to Wed
James & Naomi Thompson are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on November 7th between 2:00-4:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. Friends and family are welcome to attend.
Alisha and Mike Karbowski and the late Glen Ryan, of Danbury, TX would like to announce the upcoming wedding of their daughter, Allyn Ryan to Cody Nault. Cody is the son of Anita and the late Edward Nault. The wedding will take place Saturday, November 7th in Danbury, TX. All friends and relatives are invited.
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Small Town Justice A police officer in a small town stopped a motorist who was speeding down Main Street. “But officer,” the man said, “I can explain.” “Just be quiet!!!” snapped the officer. “...or I’m going to let you cool off in jail until the chief gets back.” “But officer, I just wanted to say....”
James and Erma Lynn will celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Wednesday, Noavember 4. The Lynns were married in 1965 in Bethlehem Baptist Church at Kirby, Arkansas, where both were employed by the Kirby Public School System. They moved to Mena in 1968, where both were employees of Mena Public Schools. The Lynns became members of the original faculty upon the establishment of Rich Mountain Community College in 1983. Erma retired from RMCC in 2004 after a career of 32 years in mathematics education. James retired from RMCC in 2010 following a career of 46 years as a science educator. They are the parents of Jaree Lynn Fisher and husband Harold of Greenbrier, Arkansas, and Voyt Lynn and wife Rebecca of Douglass, Kansas. The Lynns have been blessed with six grandchildren: James and Lillie Fisher of Greenbrier, and Sarah, Hannah, Micah, and Eliyah Lynn of Douglass.
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“And I said KEEP QUIET! Now you’re going to jail!” A few hours later, the officer checked up on his prisoner and said, “Lucky for you that the chief’s at his daughter’s wedding. He’ll be in a good mood when he gets back.” “Don’t count on it,” said the man in the cell. “I’m the groom!”
Send us your Youth Hunt Pictures! Please include Name, Age, Date & Location of Kill. Photos will be published in the November 11th issue of the Polk County Pulse and online at www.MyPulseNews.com Send to e.rowell@mypulsenews.com or drop by Pulse Multi-Media at 1168 Hwy 71 S., Mena
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Meet the New Miss Polk County: Mckinzy McGee
BY JACLYN ROSE Mckinzy McGee was raised in Polk County and will graduate from Mena High School this current school year, with plans to attend Arkansas Tech University and major in Agricultural Business and Public Relations. One day she hopes to work for Tyson Chicken or Farm Bureau. McGee is a hardworking, driven and intelligent young lady with a passion for the Future Farmers of America (FFA) and helping people. She is also a pageant contendor and currently holds the titles of Miss Melanoma Prevention and Awareness Program (MAPP) and Miss Polk County. “I had a lot of fun in Miss Polk County, especially because I knew all the girls I was competing with and that made it so much better. I am extremely involved in my community and I love that as Miss Polk County and Miss MAPP that I am able to be around people I wouldn’t normally be around. I’ve met a lot of great people and I’ve been put in very cool situations and been able to do so much already. I’m very excited about being in the upcoming Veteran’s Parade. I’ll also be serving at the Veteran’s lunch and helping to draw for the raffle. This is very special to me, especially because my mom, Sharon McGee, is a veteran,” explained McGee. McGee hopes to use her platforms as Miss MAPP and Miss Polk County to help the people in her hometown and is excited for the opportunity to be more involved. “My mother has always been very involved in helping people. She does the Angel Tree every year in town and I’ve helped her since I was six or seven years old. I’ve been around it so much, it has taught me to do stuff like that, to help people, and I want to be a part of it as much as I can,” McGee said. McGee spends much of her free time working with FFA. She currently serves the Mena High School Chapter as President, she also works with Public Speaking and is the President of the Parliamentary Program. McGee has been showing livestock, namely sheep and goats, for six years and recently competed in her last State Fair. “FFA and livestock showing have taught me so much. Showing definitely teaches a lot of responsibility, because you are responsible for more lives than your own. You have to get up early and feed them and exercise them every night. It also teaches you about commitment. I feel like Public Speaking has helped me a lot, especially with speaking on stage at pageants,” explained McGee. Additionally, McGee explained that her High School Ag Teacher, Mike Collins, has been one of the most positive influences in her life. “I would say that Mr. Collins has really been the influence person in my life. He has helped me a lot with public speaking, but he is also really good at giving advice. He finds inspirational quotes online and hangs them on the board and I’ve spent a lot of time with him over the past four years with FFA. He’s a great teacher,” explained McGee. Through FFA, McGee was also given the opportunity to attend a leadership conference in Washington D.C. last summer. “I met a lot of people and was able to tour all the monuments. It was really neat, but also a very different place. They don’t have sweet tea there, just iced tea that you can put sugar in, and then the sugar doesn’t melt,” said McGee with a laugh and a sigh. While currently attending Mena High School, McGee has taken concurrent classes at Rich Mountain Community College. “Getting the basics out of the way will help me a lot as I begin college. I will be able to jump straight in to what I want to do,” McGee explained. McGee is also joining the Pulse team as an intern, made possible through the Arkansas Broadcaster’s Association. “We are looking forward to welcoming Mckinzy to our team. She is an incredibly talented and articulate young lady,” said General Manager LeAnn Dilbeck. McGee will be learning various aspects of radio production, board operations, assisting with covering news events, as well as being exposed to the advertising sales portion of the business. “I have always enjoyed living in Polk County, I like that everyone knows everyone. I can’t go anywhere without someone saying, ‘oh you’re Sharon’s daughter, or Jerry McGee’s granddaughter!’ I think the community really helps raise the child and I love that there isn’t a lot of drama around here. It’s quiet and quaint and a great place to grow up. I really feel that way about Mena High School, it’s a big school for a small town, but we are all really close, especially my class. It’s a great school,” McGee said.
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Mena EAST Welcomes Special Guests for their Veteran’s Day Project EAST Welcomes Beau Stricklin
SUBMITTED Mena EAST was privileged to have Beau Stricklin as a special guest speaker to kick off their class’ Veteran’s Day Project. Stricklin shared his story starting from a young boy growing up in a military family to his present military career. Stricklin told about personal experiences while serving in the military and he also explained to the students how being in the military has provided he and his family with many opportunities. “It was very obvious that Mr. Stricklin is extremely proud to be in the military serving his country. The EAST students thoroughly enjoyed his military life story, and they want to thank him for taking time out of his day to speak to them. Mena EAST wants to send Mr. Stricklin and his family best wishes on their new journey to Germany,” said Sherri Sikes, EAST Facilitator, Mena Middle School.
Mena Public School’s Breakfast Monday 11/9 Super donut, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk Tuesday 11/10 Cereal, toast, fruit, juice, milk Wednesday 11/11 French toast sticks, sausage link, fruit, milk Thursday 11/12 Breakfast bar, bread, fruit, juice, milk Friday 11/13 Poptart, fruit, juice, milk
Mena Public School’s Lunch Monday 11/9 Main: Hot ham & cheese sandwich, ranch wedges, lettuce & tomato, fruit, milk; Choices: Chicken bacon ranch, ranch wedges, lettuce, tomato, fruit, milk, or Chef Salad Tuesday 11/10 Main: Beef & cheese nachos, salad, celery & cucumbers w/ ranch, fruit, cookie, milk; Choices: Cheeseburger, lettuce, tomato, pickles, celery & cucumbers w/ ranch, french fries, fruit, cookie, milk, or Chef Salad Wednesday 11/11 Main: Chicken noodle soup w/ crackers, toasted cheese sandwich, salad, carrots w/ ranch, fruit, milk; Choices: Steak fingers, mashed potatoes, gravy, peas & carrots, hot roll, fruit, milk, or Chef Salad Thursday 11/12 Main: Beef stroganoff, salad, corn on the cob, garlic bread, fruit, milk; Choices: Crispy chicken wrap, lettuce, tomato, corn on the cob, fruit, milk, or Chef Salad Friday 11/13 Main: Burrito, salad, refried beans, fruit, milk; Choices: Taco salad, refried beans, fruit, milk, or Chef Salad Acorn School’s Breakfast Monday 11/9 Breakfast bagel, fruit, juice, milk; Choice: Cereal Tuesday 11/10 Super donut, fruit, juice, milk; Choice: Cereal Wednesday 11/11 Cereal, fruit, juice, milk Thursday 11/12 Biscuit & gravy, fruit, juice, milk; Choice: Cereal Friday 11/13 Super bun, fruit, juice, milk; Choice: Cereal
Acorn School’s Lunch Monday 11/9 Beef fingers, macaroni & cheese, tossed salad, mixed fruit, milk Tuesday 11/10 Taco salad, ranch style beans, salsa, peaches, milk Wednesday 11/11 Chicken spaghetti, green beans, tossed salad, garlic bread, spiced apples, milk Thursday 11/12 Ham & cheese sandwich, french fries, lettuce, tomato, fresh fruit, milk Friday 11/13 Chicken strips, mashed potatoes, California blend veggies, roll, pears, milk
EAST Welcomes Michael Witt SUBMITTED Michael Witt, a member of the local DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and American Legion, was a guest speaker to Mena EAST and Civics students at Mena High School. Mr. Witt joined the Air Force in 1966. He shared with the students the history of Veteran’s Day and explained the difference in Veteran’s Day verses Memorial Day. Mr. Witt shared his personal military experiences from basic training to working as a medic in the states during Vietnam. Mr. Witt also explained to the students the different services that the DAV and American Legion do for the community. Mr. Witt interacted genuinely with the students and answered several questions regarding his experiences and benefits of being in the military.
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Cossatot River School’s Breakfast Monday 11/9 Muffin, applesauce, orange juice, milk Tuesday 11/10 Biscuit & gravy, craisins, apple juice, milk Wednesday 11/11 Poptart, apple wedges, cherry juice, milk Thursday 11/12 Breakfast pizza, pineapple, orange juice, milk Friday 11/13 Super donut, orange wedges, apple juice, milk
Cossatot River School’s Lunch Monday 11/9 Pizza, tossed salad w/ dressing, peaches, marshmallow treat, milk Tuesday 11/10 Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, pears, roll, milk Wednesday 11/11 BBQ sandwich, cheese stick, baked beans, tossed salad w/ dressing, strawberries/bananas, milk Thursday 11/12 Beef nachos, lettuce, tomato, salsa, pinto beans, mandarin oranges, milk Friday 11/13 Chicken sandwich, lettuce, tomato, pickles, potato wedges, fruit, cocktail, milk
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PRIDE.
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BY MELANIE BUCK After sweeping the 4A State Volleyball tournament held in Mena 9-0, the Ladycats earned yet another opportunity to play in the State Championship, playing at the Bank of the Ozarks Arena at Hot Springs Convention Center on Saturday, October 31, surrounded by devoted, loyal Ladycats fans ready to watch the team that always leaves everything they have on the court. While the final outcome was not what the Ladycats had hoped for, they returned home with an impressive Arkansas State Volleyball 1st Runners-Up trophy to add to the display case housing Ladycat honors both past and present. The reigning 2014 State Champion Ladycats had become the “hunted” and once again faced the determined Shiloh Christian Lady Saints, who the Ladycats had defeated last year in the final game. Coach Brad Lyle and the Ladycats knew this team would be looking to upset the top seed. The Ladycats planned to bring their strong blocking to the court to shut down Shiloh’s main scorer. The games were emotional for several of the Ladycats, who were playing their final high school career game. It was the end of an impressive four year conference record of 30-0 and overall 95-10 record for a group of seniors that will forever be bonded through a historical winning streak that has delivered much enthusiasm and excitement to the Ladycat program. The Ladycats rallied to keep the momentum going on their side of the court Saturday in Hot Springs, but in the end, couldn’t quite capture the title they had their sights set on. The Lady Saints knew that it wasn’t just the Ladycats they would face going into this year’s championship game, they would be surrounded by Mena’s loyal CONT. ON PAGE 23
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fans. Coach Brad Lyle told The Pulse’s Mark Hobson following their final win during the tournament play last week that landed them a spot in the Championship that Shiloh’s head coach congratulated him and said, “Well, I guess we’ll see half of Mena on Saturday night.” Lyle and the Ladycats give tremendous credit to the overwhelming fan support through the years for the winning streak the team has enjoyed. The first championship match started with the Ladycats maintaining a two to three point lead, looking relaxed and just playing ball. But when the Lady Saints picked up a bit of momentum, they held onto it, and just didn’t let up. The Ladycats were up in the set 21-16, when Shiloh hit CONT. ON PAGE 24
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We are so proud of you and the Ladycat Volleyball team. Congratulations to the seniors on an amazing high school career! We can’t wait to see what the future holds for all of you! We are so proud of your volleyball career! You have left quite a mark on the volleyball pages of history at Mena High School. Be proud!
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point winning streak, bringing the score to 21-22. After calling a timeout, the Ladycats dropped the first set, 23-25. When the second set began, Shiloh Christian proved they were there to win. Sailing in one point after another, the score was 0-5 before the Ladycats won their first point. At 2-8, the Ladycats called another timeout with head coach Brad Lyle doing his all to bring out the best in his athletes. The rest of the second set went quickly and ended at 10-25, and the Saints grabbed their second of three sets. The third set seemed to fly by even faster as the Ladycats dug, dipped, swung, set, blocked, and spiked with everything they had, but in the end, it was the Lady Saints’ day. The third set ended at 14-25, with the
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Lady Saints being named Class 4A State Champions and finding the trophy the Ladycats kept from them in 2014. The Ladycats volleyball program will lose eight seniors this year, Macy Brotherton, Madelyn Brotherton, Jordan Ward, Kenzi Spurgin, Daryan Torix, Brooke Hines, Keeley Jones, and Megan Schanfish, most of which have been playing and training together since elementary. Macy Brotherton, Madelyn Brotherton, Jordan Ward, Kenzi Spurgin, and Daryan Torix are already committed to colleges and will officially sign with them next week. While the next stage of life for these talented athletes may take them in different directions, they are forever bonded… in the now famous words of former Coach Karlene Hooker, ‘once a Ladycat… always a Ladycat!’
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County School Honor Rolls Mena Middle School
6th Grade: All As - Jett, Baber, Allison Bates, Katie Benefield, Amanda Booth,Sunshine Butterfield, Aryana Carter, Sam Cross, William Davis, Grayson Fairless, Gage Gordon, Christina Gragg, Triston Green, Sarah Grenier, Nathaniel Jewell, Leilani Knight, Emily Liles, Jaiden Milam, Jerrod Najar, Justice Neufeld, Allison Ogden, Johnathan Ortega, Drey Ozanich, Rachel Pennington, Sarah Simmons, Carleigh Smart, Kyra Stephens, Annika Thompson, Tanner Williams, Rachel Wilson, Alex Young. As & Bs - Cassidy Ashcraft, Cadence Barnes, Olivia Betz, Jake Brotherton, Joyana Chaney, Braxton Claborn, Alexis Davis, Whitney Dilbert, Alexis Harper, Jayden Harris, Breeanna Hendrix, Danielle Hill, Tate Hunter, Brayden Lance, Abigail McConnell, Zachary Medlin, Navya Morris, Adrian Perez, Caleb Peters, John Pfister, Avery Powell, Caitlyn Rode, Austin Rose, Belle Sherman-Miller, Brenna Smith, Taylor Thacker, Travis Thrailkill,Vanessa Vue, Hallie Watson, William White, Alexis Williams. 7th Grade: All As - Brenna Aynes, Madison Blair, Shannell Fairless, Courtnie Green, Maddison Gunn, Vive Hooper, Cauy House, Kyleigh Johnson, Ciara Lance, Abigail Langin, Andrea Maechler, Allie Martin, Levi McIntyre, Max Montgomery, Lauren Sikes, Brianna Timms, Emily Wagner, Alex Wright. As & Bs - Jaci Allen, Christopher Bollmeyer, Mason Brotheron, Blake Castor, Damon Clark, London Copelin, Sam Creason, Ivy Curtis, Andrew Davis, Jesse Ezell, Bryce Fairless, Logan Fairless, Jacob Flemens, Eli Henderson,Jetzai Hernandez, Gaven Hooper, Haley Hooper, Alex Hunter, Jack Hunter, Summer Loar, Makayla Lyle, Cameron McCauley, David McDonald, Taylor McDonald, Zoe McPherson, Cylie Moody, Thadddaeus Nance, Marissa Ortiz, Madison Parnell, Morgan Puckett, LuLu Quebedeaux, Morticai Ryan, Sarah Sharp, Latonia Siler, Kolbe Smith, Micah Smith, Elvis Stricklin, Cameron Terwilliger. 8th Grade: All As - Reynaldo Auces, Braxton Bahr, Avery Bowling, Haley Caldwell, Cadie Cannon, Faith Chaney, Teresa Cude, Eden Furr, David Grenier, Ariana Hicks, Caleb Holmes, Lindy Hull, Macie Johnson, Julianna Kennedy, Kiara Kesterson, TJ Kiser, Miseal Knight, Lauren Maechler, Morgan Miller, Autumn Powell, Cypriss Pruitt, Suzanna Rivera, Kaitlyn Simmons, Skylar Smedley, Zane Stephens, Amy Thompson, Kaitlin Titsworth, Marc Wilson. As & Bs - Jennifer Adams,Abbie Alvarez, Caleb Baber, Tristen Beck, Cason Cannon, Ashtan Carr, Maria Castillo, Lila Chapman, Bethany Cude, Cassidy Delaney, Tyra Dollarhyde, Mikala Evans, Paige Evans, Morgan Fairless, Olivia Ferguson, Andrew Graves, Sierra Grimsley, Raegan Hansard, Autumn Hill, Octavia Howard, Jenny Laxamana, Madison Linch, Macy Maddox, Aaron McConnell, Nicole Medlin, Alexis Payne, Stone Quillin, Kyndon Schuller, Milia Sibbett, Chantal Sims, Reigha Smith, Mark Thomas, Hannah Willis, Guadelupe Zavaleta.
Acorn Elementary School
2nd grade: All As - Michael Carbon, Isabella Fowler, Ireme Gilhousen, Tazanna Haggard, Nicholas Hicks, Joshua Hobbs, Lacy McEntire, Macy McEntire, Christian Staggs, Delilah Tetro, Caleb Young, Stephanie Harn, Bradley Kesterson, Destiny Landry, Kaitlynn Ledbetter, Michelle Lewis, Darin Maxwell, Summer Nix, Lyndsey Powell, Mathew Stout, Kaleb Sullivan, Myah Warren, Taylor Watts. As & Bs - William Bloodworth, Harley Pender, Eathan Caldwell, Kaden Carter, Lauren Cruz, Skylar Landrum, Jackson Lott, Aidan Rogers. 3rd grade: All As - Rebecca Bloodworth, Christian Christiana, Rebecca Moore, McKenna Pippen, Hailee Shores, Caden Tarkinton, Arayah Wharton, Kohlea Carmack, Kayleigh Noble, James Sullilvan Jr. As & Bs - Rylee Belcher, Damon Cruz, Tara Hart, Sydney Holliday, Aiden Kimp, Mary Laing, Bradley McEntire, Paige Smedley, David Warren, Kailee Branson, Duncan Dill, Amy May,
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Zachariah Neugent, Konnor Odom, Tyler Pippen, Paul Puckett, Lucas Tunnell. 4th grade: All As - Kenzie Daniels, Daisy Dollar, Christena Philpot, Kensey Rosson. As & Bs - Coy Brumbelow, Kora Carter, Noah Holland, Lucas Parnell, Sophie Strasner, Sarah Sullivan, Sarah Tedder, Ryann Allen, Randy Dill, Sara Pippen, Christina Velasquez, Christian Zamarripa. 5th grade: All As - Emily Holloway, Preston McGee, Rachael Miller, Gavin Strother, Jayden Willborg, Zacharie Bodwell, Dakoda Echols, Kaelin Harding, Charish Hill, Westin Johnson, Michael Laing, Olivia Maechler, Lori Richardson. As & Bs - Dakota Cunningham, Timothy Hobbs, Rebekah Tipton, Samantha Warren, Lucas Watts, Rachael Waddle, Addison Wood, Jaclyn Bates, Jonathan Bodkin, Bray Bohlman, Kirsten Gee, Braven Rodgers, Dakota Sullivan, Colton Tipton, Faith Tipton, Stephanie Wagner.
Vandervoort Elementary School
1st Grade: All As – Rylee Manning, Emmie Owens, Jade Watkins, Ayden Arthur, Alissa Ayers, Natalie Bailey, Jayden Broach, Tayden Broach, Flint Dickerson, Michael Howard, Anthony Johnson, Saphira McJunkins, Lanie Meredith, Wyatt Ross, Kaiden Wall. As & Bs – Aaliyah Ayers, Thomas Chesser, Jeremiah Cox, Matthew Dau, Jamey Johnson, Dakota March, Weston Ross, Lynxie Wilkinson, Falken Jopling, Timmathy Parker. 2nd Grade: All As – Elijah Owens, Jimmy Glenn, Wyatt Gunn, Dylan Morris. As & Bs – Ethan Hall, Victoria Squires, Ezekiel Wilson, Caroline March, Evan Pierce, Blain Brett, Colton Green, Maleena Hopkins, Aiden McKenzie, Liliana Ruelas. 3rd Grade: All As – Elijah Smith. As & Bs
– Jayden Johnson, Laci Dixon, Bradley Harwood, Dani Atchley, Riley Dunn, Chelsey Green, Dillon Loving, Kyler McKee, Bradley Wade. 4th Grade: All As – Austin Bailey, Meera Henry, Braylen Ralls, Ben Tooker. As & Bs – Caylynn Burke, Illiana Diaz, Brodie Dickerson. 5th Grade: All As – Lily McIntyre. As & Bs – Elizabeth Crawford, Sadie Hall, Jessica Harris, Braylee Jewell, Harley Loyd, Kylie Owens, Rudy Arce, Kendra Bell, Cheyenne Brown, Mia Dixon, Jessica Green, Christian Hoyle, Gracie Potter, Nathen Raney. 6th Grade: All As – Cody Beck, Curtis Broach, Winnie Smith. As & Bs – Bela Diaz, Bethany Harper, Ashton Hicks, Alaina Hopper, Jonny Loyd, Katelynn Owens, Gracie Smith, McKenzi Summit.
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Thursday, 11/5 * 11:30 a.m. – Rotary Club of Polk County /Mena meets at Papa’s Mexican Café. Contact Lisa Martin at 216-3383 or Charles Pitman at 2164882 for more info. * 12 Noon - 5:00 p.m. - Cove Branch Public Library is open to the public. * 12:00 Noon – 3:00 p.m. – Son Lighters In Action Card Shop, 3671 Hwy 8 West. For more information call 2160719. * 5:00 p.m. - 9th Street Ministries will have a free dinner and fellowship in the 9th Street Ministries Building. * 5:30 p.m. - Ouachita Regional Hospice Growing Through Grief Support Group meeting at the Hospice Office, 1106 South Mena Street. Call 479-394-1134. * 5:30 p.m. – Weight Watchers – meet at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Family Life Center. Call 479-234-2297 for more information. * 6:00 p.m. - Country, Bluegrass and Gospel Music at the Daisy Room behind Janssen Avenue Florist. * 7:00 p.m. - Big Fork R.V.F.D. business meeting and training at the fire station.
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* 3:00 p.m. - Mena Airport Commission meeting in the RMCC Board Room. * 5:00 p.m. – Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) – Hatfield City Hall. For more information call 870-389-6678. * 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo, American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn. * 6:00 p.m. - Polk County Democratic Party will meet at Papas Mexican Cafe. All are welcome. * 6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. - AWANA Clubs meet at Grace Bible Church, Highway 71 North, Mena. * 6:30 p.m. – Boy Scouts of America Troop 92 meets at First United Methodist Church, Everyone is welcome. * 7:00 p.m. - Mena Elks will meet at the Lodge. * 7:00 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy. 79 South in Mena. * 7:30 p.m. - Mountain Meadow Chapter 22 Order of the Eastern Star meets at the Lodge in Hatfield. Tuesday, 11/10 * 8:00 a.m. – Y’all Come Men’s Breakfast at First United Methodist Church in Mena. * 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. to 2:00 p.m. Art Day at the Mena Art Gallery, 607 Mena Street. * 11:00 – 2:00 p.m. – Free Lunch at Vegetarian Soup Kitchen, Mena Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 149 Polk Rd. 43 (Fairground Road), Mena. 479-394-7404. Takeout is available. All are welcome! * 12 Noon – 3:00 p.m. Son Lighters in Action Card Shop, 3671 Hwy 8 West. For more information call 216-0719. * 12 Noon – 5 p.m. – The Hatfield Branch Library is open. * 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - TOPS meeting in the Union Bank Community Room for Weigh Ins. Meeting follows from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. * 6:00 p.m. - American Legion Board of Trustees and Auxiliary will meet at the American Legion Building in Acorn. Potluck at 6, meeting at 7. * 7:00 p.m. - Rocky Fire Department meeting. All members are encouraged to attend. * 7:00 p.m. - Dallas Valley R.V.F.D. will meet for maintenance at the fire house. * 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Bluegrass music at the Morrow Street Housing Authority Community Room. * 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous, First United Methodist Church, 9th Street & Port Arthur. For information call 479-234-2887 or 479-234-3043. Wednesday, 11/11 11:30 a.m. - MHS Class of’59 meeting at Branding Iron Steakhouse. Dutch treat. Spouses and friends welcome. Call 479-3946221 or 479-394-4478. * 12 Noon - 5:00 p.m. - Cove Branch Public Library is open to the public.
* 12 Noon - Mena Lioness Lions Club monthly meeting. Call 903-288-2014 for more information. * 12 Noon - Quality of Life Outreach meeting at LaVilla Restaurant. * 5:30 p.m. - RMCC Board of Trustees monthly meeting in the RMCC Board Room. * 5:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Mena First United Methodist Kidz will meet. * 6:00 p.m. - Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Celebrate Recovery will meet in Room 112. * 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Southside Church of God Warriors for Christ meet at the church. * 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Mena Church of God Regeneration Youth Ministries will meet at the Church at Hwy. 88 East. * 6:15 p.m. - Dallas Avenue Baptist Church’s Discovery Kids - Kindergarten thru 5th grade; Collide Youth Ministry - 6th thru 12th grades and Adult Bible Study meet. * 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - Trek and Varsity for middle and high school students at Grace Bible Church, 1911 Hwy. 71 North. * 7:00 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy. 79 South in Mena.
* REVIVAL at Open Door Ministries, with Pastor Frank Hamm, November 5, 6, & 7 at 7 p.m. Special guest, the Dilbeck Family and Carl Smith. * PCDC Jumpstart preschool & Daycare serving those with developmental delays. Questions please contact Sally Smith or Carolyn Burnside at 479-3947572. * Evangelist Mark Wesley will speak about Bible prophecy and the second coming of Jesus Christ at Faith Baptist Church on Hwy. 4 in Watson, Oklahoma. * PCDC recycles #1 and #2 plastics. These items are accepted: All liquid dishwashing, shampoo, plastic soda, laundry detergent, vitamin and water bottles, milk jugs. Items not accepted include PVC plastic and clamshell food containers. Drop off at 205 S. Morrow St. in Mena, AR. * fresh start pregnancy center fundraising banquet at the Ouachita Center on Thursday, November 5. Buy advance tickets at any Bear State Bank or participating churches. Tickets are $25 each or $200 per table. Ashley Rainey Escue, author, radio co-host, foster mom, and vlogger is the guest speaker.
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* 7:00 p.m. - Ink R.V.F.D. business meeting and training at the community building. * 7:30 p.m. - Dallas Masonic Lodge #128 will meet at the Mena Lodge, located in the Old Post Office by Janssen Park. Friday, 11/6 * 4:00 p.m. - Children’s Violin Concert at First Presbyterian Church. * 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Road Tests will be given at the Morrow Street Housing Authority Community Room. Written tests begin at 1:00 p.m. * 7:00 p.m. - SGA Family Night - Watch AntMan at the Ouachita Center on campus at RMCC. $5 admission. * 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. – Dance to Don Thompson & Talimena Drive Band at the American Legion at Acorn. Admission is $6. * 8:00 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy. 79 South in Mena. Saturday, 11/7 * 8:00 a.m. - Christmas Bazaar at Hatfield United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Crafts, bake sale, Indian taco lunch. * 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Women’s Retreat at Oden Methodist Church. Call 501-467-1313 for more information. * 11:00 a.m. - Home Front Warriors of CMA Chili Cook-off Contest at Grace Bible Church. Buy your own bowl, vote on your favorite. Live auction as well. * 1:00 p.m. - M.S.A.A. Support Group meeting held in Room 156 of Rich Mountain Community College. * 2:30 p.m. - Old Lyric Players will meet at Subway on Highway 71. * 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Quarters for a Cure Relay for Life Fall Festival in Bear State Bank Parking Lot in Mena. Games, prizes, 3-on-3, pie baking contest and more. All proceeds benefit Relay for Life. * 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Shady Grove Fire & Rescue Annual Chili Supper at the fire station just off Hwy. 8 West. All donations are appreciated. * 6:00 p.m. - Gospel Singing at Little Hope Baptist Church, near Pine Ridge with dinner following. * 6:00 p.m. PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn. * 8:00 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy. 79 South in Mena. Sunday 11/8 * 2:00 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy. 79 South in Mena. * 6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meeting at Saint Agnes Church Parish Hall. Monday, 11/9 * 9:00 a.m. - 12 Noon - God’s Feeding Hands Mission Center, at 1200 Reeves Ave., Mena. will serve free groceries and toiletries to the needy. * 12 Noon - 5:00 p.m. - Cove Branch Public Library is open to the public.
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by JEFF OLSON Throughout her history, America has been a unique and exceptional nation in many ways. I believe one aspect of this has been her originality, seen in part through the sense of humor of her people. During good times and bad, we have been able to laugh at others and at ourselves, helping to keep us a balanced and stable nation. We’ve been very fortunate to have gifted people filling a special place in our culture leading the humor; not just humor for the sake of laughs but humor which could produce a chuckle, stir our imagination and intellect, and leave us feeling good about ourselves and our country. Such artistry has helped us to persevere and keep it all in perspective. Allow me to briefly highlight two of the very best who were born in November and whose influence has spanned many generations for nearly a century and a half: Mark Twain and Will Rogers. Mark Twain was born (Samuel Langhorne Clemens) on November 30, 1835 in Florida, Missouri. In his early years, he travelled all over America and worked at various jobs, including riverboat pilot and newspaper columnist, correspondent, and editor. Twain’s writing talent lead him to become a noted author of American fiction whose writing style was among the first to be considered originally and distinctly American, and it spanned a wide range of genres. He is considered the greatest humorist of his age and among the best in American literature, but his humor was evident not only in his writing but also through the extensive lecturing he did. He was a friend to presidents, artists, industrialists, and European royalty. Among the subjects of his humor, politicians were a popular target as he once quipped, “There is no distinctly American criminal class except Congress.” Mark Twain died of a heart attack in 1910.
Will Rogers was born (William Penn Adair Rogers) on November 4, 1879 near Oologah, Indian Territory (now Oklahoma). Rogers was a drifter in his early years, living life as a working cowboy and as a trick rider and roper with Wild West shows in America and in various places around the world. He is still considered one of the greatest ropers of all time. It was only several years after Mark Twain’s death that Rogers rose to prominence, first in the Ziegfeld Follies and then as a noted humorist, columnist, radio personality and actor. To this day, he is perhaps most remembered for his famous line, “...I never met a man I didn’t like.” As did Mark Twain, Rogers liked to pick on politicians. He often commented that he didn’t need to write jokes since he could just watch Congress and report the facts. Will Rogers was killed in an airplane crash in Alaska, in 1935. The Will Rogers Memorial in Claremore, OK pays tribute to this simple but great man. One hundred years separated Twains’ birth and Rogers’ death. Their humor flavored America with wit and wisdom and did so without insult, vitriol, or compromising American values, pride or patriotism. Both men were similarly gifted, as their humor often poked fun at the establishment while inspiring Americans to laugh and think at the same time. The century of their lives saw the enrichment of the literary and artistic culture of our country, and if it is true that laughter is the best medicine then these two men were among America’s greatest physicians. Re-visiting their lives and work would be enjoyable, enlightening, and perhaps even healing because both men still have plenty to say to US in 2015.
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by kim hughes Every year as finances get tighter, people and businesses are looking for ways of saving money and stretching what money they do have to make ends meet. Did you know if you are 60 years old or older, you can get a healthy meal at the Mena/Polk County Senior Center for only a suggested donation of $3.00? And, if you are not able to pay that, you can still get the meals. They are reimbursed based on how many people they serve, not just the money they take in. So, it helps you and it helps them. The suggested donation price was recently raised from $2.00 to $3.00 because of budget cuts they received. They have a small, welltrained staff to run the center, but they also rely on volunteers to help with various jobs. These volunteers are not paid, but work there because they care about the seniors that frequent the center. New people in the area sometimes mistake the large modern building as an assisted living facility, but that is not the case. There are lots of services, other than the 11:30 daily meals from Monday through Friday, which are offered at the center. Things like flu shots, educational programs, and even the Silver Sneakers exercise program is offered free to those on Medicare. The center has a large dining room that can seat 250 people that can also be used for other meetings. Another smaller meeting room is on the opposite end of the building, along with a pool table that is usually well used. A free library is also housed in the building. For those homebound, home delivery meals are also available. These meals are delivered daily and frozen meals are provided for weekends and holidays when the center is closed. The Mena/Polk County Senior Center is located just off Racetrack Road at 401 Autumn Drive and is open from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. If you would like more information about the many services provided by the center, call the director Sara Holliday at 479394-5459.
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POLICE
November 4, 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 October 25, 2015 Two 14-year-old girls were found out after curfew. Their parents were notified and the girls were turned over to their custody. October 26, 2015 Angel Marin Villalpando, 46, of Mena was charged with assault and terroristic threatening after a call to a local residence. Report was taken of individuals hitting golf balls toward a business in Mena. Case is pending. Report was taken from a local man regarding his former wife harassing and threatening him, as well as damaging a vehicle parked at his place of business. Case is pending interview of suspect. October 27, 2015 Employees at a local convenience store reported a gas-skip in the amount of $37.00. Case is pending. Steven Huber, 32, of Mena was cited for driving on a suspended driver’s license. October 28, 2015 A local woman reported that someone had stabbed two of the tires on her vehicle while it was parked at her apartment. Case is pending interview of suspect. Report was taken of a shoplifter at a local retail store. Case is pending review of surveillance tapes and interview of any suspects. Shaon D. Watts, 39, of Mena was charged with driving on a suspended driver’s license. October 29, 2015 Report was taken from a local youth regarding his mother smoking marijuana in front of his young brother. Case is pending. October 30, 2015 A local man reported that his 19-year-old girlfriend had been forced to leave his residence by her grandmother. Case is pending awaiting further information. Curtis Parnell, 31, of Mena was cited for driving on a suspended driver’s license. David Heard, 29, of Mena was jailed after he turned himself in on outstanding warrants for failure-to-pay fines and court costs. October 31, 2015
Weekly Publication A 12-year-old Mena youth was charged with theft of property (shoplifting) after officers were called to a local grocery store. Barry Joel Hawkins, 30, of Curtis, AR was charged with disorderly conduct and endangering the welfare of a minor after officers responded to call at a local residence. Cody Dees, 30, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure-to-pay fines and court costs. Officers completed an additional four reports and worked four accidents. Polk County Sheriff’s Department October 26, 2015 Report from a Mena woman of problems with her 15-year-old daughter. Report of a domestic disturbance on Amber Lane near Mena, and the theft of tools, a phone and electronics, all valued at $165.00. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. Report from Mena Regional Health System of two Mena children that had ingested unknown medications. Investigation continues. Report of a domestic disturbance on Polk 75 near the Acorn community. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. October 27, 2015 Arrested was Steven R. Hogan, 40, of Mena, on Charges of Possession of Methamphetamine or Cocaine and Possession of Firearm by Certain Persons and a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order. Arrested was Crystal L. Davis, 31, of Mena, on Warrants for Forgery 1st Degree and Failure to Comply with a Court Order. Report of problems between neighbors on Polk 689 near Mena. Deputy responded, advised matter was a civil issue. Arrested was Tracy A. Pender, 36, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear. October 28, 2015 Report from a business on Highway 71 in Mena of a disorderly person on their property. The subject was advised to not return to the property. Report from a Cove man that his adult daughter was missing. The individual was later located. Arrested was Cora L. Wright, 34, of Mena, on three Warrants for Failure to Comply with a Court Order. Arrested by an officer with the Grannis Police Department was Andy M. Coronado, 27, of Cove, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear. Arrested by a trooper with the Arkansas State Police was Juston M. Wikel, 30, of Cove, on Charges of Fleeing and Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License.
October 29, 2015 Report from complainant on Highway 270 near the Acorn community of unauthorized persons on their property. Investigation continues. Report from complainant on Polk 13 near Wickes of the theft of a chainsaw and tools, valued at $400.00. Investigation determined that items were moved by an acquaintance, not stolen. Report of a domestic disturbance on Highway 71 North in Acorn. Complainant refused to press charges. Report from complainant on Polk 169 near the Potter community led to the arrest of Robert J. Stine, 50, of Mena, on a Charge of Harassment. October 30, 2015 Traffic stop on Highway 71 South near Mena led to the arrest of Kerri M. Mckinnis, 48, of Mena, on Charges of DWI II, Careless/Prohibited Driving and Driving Left of Center. Report from complainant on Sanders Lane near the Potter community of the theft of a log splitter, valued at $1,500.00. Investigation continues.
Report from complainant on Heritage Lane near Hatfield of the theft of a debit card, totaling losses at $723.00. Information has been forwarded to the proper authorities. Report from a Mena man that his 16year-old son was being harassed by other juveniles. October 31, 2015 Report from complainant on Napier Lane near Mena of the theft of a firearm, valued at $150.00. Investigation continues. Arrested was Wallace D. Kasinger, 65, of Stillwell, Oklahoma, on Charges of Driving Left of Center and Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License. November 1, 2015 Report of a mobile home fire on Polk 38 near the Potter community. Investigation continues into the origin of the fire. Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked three vehicle accidents this week. Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 26 Incarcerated Inmates; 8 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility, of which 3 are currently out of jail on a monitoring system.
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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. Clean & Comfortable housing since 1969, J. Ray & Maria’s MH Park and Rentals. Hwy 71 North, Mena, AR. TFN 479-394-1252. Yard mowing, weed eating, bush hogging, handyman services, power washing. Have own equipment and 11/25 tools. Call 479-216-5204. Christ Community Fellowship Building Fund Garage Sale Friday 11/6 & Saturday 11/7 at the old Airport Cafe’ between Heavenly Acres M.H. Park and Southern Disposal from 8:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. each 11/04 day. 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. Christmas Bazaar Saturday November 7, 2015. Hatfield United Methodist Church 8:00 a.m. CRAFTS – BAKE 11/04 SALE – INDIAN TACO LUNCH. Custodian Needed – Please bring resume by Dallas Avenue Baptist Church office. 300 Dallas Avenue by 4:30 pm on Thursday, November 12th. 11/04 YARD SALE Multi-Family November 6 & 7 128 Pioneer Ln. By Shadow MT. Campground Watch for Sign.
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Joe’s Chicago Pizza formerly Il Primo’s Pizza is under 11/4 new management. Call 479-243-2020.
Daniel’s Carpentry and Painting. Home repair and painting. Small to medium jobs. Also lawn and gar11/25 den work. Call 870-334-2068. Books ‘n’ Stuf is celebrating 40 years in business with a customer Appreciation sale November 2-7. All hardbacks half price. Audio cassette tapes are .50 and $1.00. Paperbacks are 20% off purchases of $20.00. 11/4 Squeaky Clean Mobile Dog Wash, bath, dry, nails, ears cleaned, all breeds, I will travel to you! Deanna Boyd 11/18 479-234-1866 For Sale/Lease Beautiful 3bed/2bath brick house on near ½ acre in best neighborhood. New roof, high efficiency heat/ air and tiled walk in shower. $750 11/04 per month or $119,900. Call 394-4886. Multi-Family Garage Sale- Friday, and Saturday; November 6th & 7th 8am.-3pm 2804 JERRY LEE Dr. In Bethesda Heights subdivision. Christmas decorations, Gas edger (trimmer), 1sm TV, full size camcorder, VCR, Movies, Die-cast trucks, R/C helicopter, Toys, Childs Rocker, 1930’s wooden doll house w/furniture, Boys clothes 0-4t good condition, electric stove, coffee table, household items, Plus Lots more. Something for every 11/04 body. YARD SALE Saturday November 7th 8:00-4:00 Rain or Shine 803 Pine Avenue, Mena. Recliner, women’s clothes, China, Cookbooks, Christmas items, odds and ends. CONTACT: Shirley Nunes 11/04 Thornton 479-216-7168. 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 - 479-216 11/25 8993.
For Rent: 2 Bedroom mobile home, central heat & air, appliances, close to Mena, new carpet $375.00 plus deposit 11/4 394-4616. Moving Sale: Saturday Nov. 7th 8am-4pm 120 Penny Lane (By Mena Lake) Toddler girls clothes, Little Tykes slide, Sandbox, household Decor, Barbie car, patio furniture, much 11/04 more.
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3 family garage sale rain or shine at 206 Red Oak Drive (Timber Ridge Subdivision) on Friday, November 6, 2015 8 AM-5 PM. Lots of children’s clothing, home décor, appliances and boutique clothing at 11/04 cost. Assistant Restaurant Manager, Position #: 22092238, Salary: $26,531-$36,614, Location: Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Mena, AR, Closing date: 11/06/2015 This position functions as the Assistant Restaurant Manager, with an emphasis on managing the dining room and handling group functions and customer service operations. Job duties include monitoring preparation of salads/desserts, hosting, coordinating restaurant group functions, ordering food and supplies, staff training, supervising and scheduling employees, and serving as the Manager on Duty in the absence of the Restaurant Manager. Applicant must be able to work a varied shift, including weekends and holidays. Full benefit package included Applicants must meet or exceed the following qualifications: The formal educational equivalent of a high school diploma; plus three years of experience in restaurant management or a related field, including two years of cooking experience and two years in a supervisory or leadership capacity. We are an EOE/AA/ADA employer. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. Applications accepted online ONLY: www. 11/04 arstatejobs.com.
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THE POLK COUNTY PULSE
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