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House Explodes in Hatfield BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com A home in Hatfield is a complete loss after it e ploded due to a gas leak. The house, which sits ne t to Hatfield Library and in front of the Hatfield ymnasium, woke area residents when it e ploded around 2 a.m. ednesday morning, ovember 2, 2016. Matthew rris, a Hatfield Volunteer irefighter, lives ust one block from the home and said he physically felt the blast. “ hen it e ploded, I didn’t ust hear it, I felt it,” said rris. Hatfield Volun

Lambert Foster: Arkansas’ Blade Runner U.S. Marine Continues to Conquer & Serve

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Historical B-25 Bomber Gets Make-Over in Mena BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com Crider Aircraft ainting has planes come and go on a daily basis, but it’s not often they get aircraft with such a rich history behind it. Such is the case with one of their most recent clients. It is the duty and responsibility of the Commemorative Airforce to maintain a special aircraft, and for 18 years, they have chosen Crider’s as the place to keep the bomber looking its best. The Commemorative Airforce is the largest flying museum in the nited States, with 68 units across the country, and head uartered in Dallas, Te as. CONTINUED ON PAGE 6

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The Administration Team at Mena Regional Health System has been striving diligently to seek highly ualified physicians that would be a good fit for their facility. Recently, MRHS partnered with The Sessions roup, which is a full service healthcare staff ing company based in Little Rock with over 0 years of e perience. ith the combination of their vast physician database, Dr. Ses sions’ personal e perience with Emergency Departments, and the CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

U.S. Marine Lambert Foster [PICTURED ABOVE STANDING ON THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE] is n to n to n ot ’ n n to inside this special edition that honors Veterans such as WWII Veteran Buck Cureton [PAGE 34] and Brent Pearce who was recently honored with a Quilt of Valor [PAGE 7]. A complete schedule of all Veterans Day ceremonies around the area is available on PAGES 20-21 and hear special Veterans Tributes on KENA 104.1FM, KQOR 105.3FM and KENA AM1450 through Veterans Day, November 11.

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Local Author Releases Fifteenth Novel

est-selling author M ichael Reisig has just released his 1 5 th novel, and the sixth in his “Road To K ey West’ series. If you enjoy high adventure and humor, you’ll like this one. In Reisig’s latest, K ansas and Will are off again on another perilous adventure. But first, the reader is drawn back over 400 years, to the magnificent Mayan empire to the intrigue of powerful rulers, Spanish invasion, and an adventure/ love story that survives the challenge of time. M oving forward several centuries, our protagonists stumble upon a collection of ancient writings -- the tale of a treasure that was cached by the great M ayan ruler, Nachá n Can. If you’re looking for remarkable characters, high adventure, enduring romance, and bizarre situations, come follow Will and K ansas on an odyssey through Central America, The Bahamas, and The Florida K eys, in “Beyond The Road To K ey West.” The book is available on amazon.com. The ebook price is $ 3.9 9 and paperback copy is $ 1 2 .9 5 , just go to https: / / www.amazon.com/ Beyond-Road-West-M ichael-Reisig-ebook/ dp/ B0 1 M 2 9 3NDP / ref= asap_ bc?ie= U TF8

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Dear Editor, After 31 years of being lost, I have found salvation through Jesus Christ. I feel compelled to write this letter to the public and share two beautiful pictures of our Lord, watching over the great town of Mena, Arkansas. I took these pictures on November 4, 2016, and with everything that has been going on in the World, I am praying that it will give people hope; just like it gave me. I am urging everyone to read Exodus 20:3-6 and remember the Commandments of our Lord! Dr. Charles Stanley stated God’s people are a whole group of “One”. We all need to come together as a Nation and humble ourselves before the Lord, during these perilous time. Michelle Golkhajeh, Mena, Arkansas Letters to the Editor Policy - The Polk County Pulse reserves all rights to reject submissions. Anonymous letters are not permitted. All letters to the editor must be signed, include author’s town of residence, and be free of the threat of libel. Letters must be 300 words or less. We prefer they stay in the bounds of sensibility and good taste. We reserve the right to authenticate letters before publishing.

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Smith Honored as Elks Lodge Deputy of the Month

Shooting Suspect Apprehended by Oklahoma Authorities BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com

Polk County Sher’ D t t t ono t n o D t o t ont o October 2016. Brian o on n t nt D t t t t t o o n t on n t t t to t o n o t o Smith will be in t nn n o t ’D t o t

d M artin, age 4 6 of M ena, was apprehended by police in klahoma after being identified as the suspect in a shooting that occurred just outside of M ena on M onday, October 31 , 2 0 1 6 . A BOL O was issued for M artin just before 9 p.m. on Halloween night when he allegedly fled the scene of a shooting that happened on P olk 7 6 East, near Acorn. His direction of travel was unknown at the time. olice in Leflore County, klahoma apprehended M artin early Wednesday morning (November 2 , 2 0 1 6 ) after his car was found overturned in a ditch near Spiro around 3 a.m. After it was determined whom the car belonged to, a near four-hour searched ended with finding Martin in a nearby wooded area. M artin was checked out on the scene by ambulance personnel, after complaining of pain. It was tn o n determined that he was bruised, but with no severe t n no n n o injuries. o nt n o The Sheriff’s Department confirmed that Martin is n o t o o the suspect in the shooting that occurred at approximately 8 : 2 0 p.m. on Halloween night that injured one person. The victim, John Robertson, a 4 2 -year old white male, was transported to M ena Regional Health System, before being taken to another hospital for surgery. According to officials, Martin shot at the victim while outside a residence at 1 Tayler Lane, ust outside Mena’s city limits. After Martin fired the first shot, Robertson got in a pickup truck and the suspect fired two more shots into the vehicle as it was leaving the area. Robertson was shot once in the arm and is currently recovering. Martin was transported to the olk County Detention Center on the afternoon of Wednesday, November 2 nd. He was arraigned on Thursday, November 3rd on three separate charges. Those charges are: Battery in the 1st Degree, a Class B felony ossession of irearms by Certain ersons, a Class B felony and Terroristic Act, a Class felony. As a note, a Class felony in the state of Arkansas carries a penalty of 10 40 years or L ife in prison, if convicted. Martin is currently in the olk County Detention Center on a 100,000 bond. The case is considered an active investigation and no other details have been released at this time. M artin is to be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Preparedness Drill Held During Mass Flu Clinic BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com

mass outbreak of disease can be deadly to any community and to combat such a case, the Arkansas Department of Health has been practicing mass outbreak drills. During this year’s M ass Flu Clinic, held at the P olk County Fairgrounds, sponsored by the local Department of Health, a P reparedness Drill was executed to ensure that P olk County’s branch will be ready and trained in the case of an outbreak. Andy Threlkeld is the Southwest Regional P ublic Health Coordinator and works with 1 7 counties in southwest Arkansas. He headed up the P ublic Health P reparedness drill in P olk County to practice First Responder P rophylaxis. During the drill, a van was set up with necessary components to undertake such a task and they practiced dispensing ‘pills’ for first responders and their families. Taking care of first responders is the first step in dealing with mass outbreaks. irst responders would receive vaccinations or medicines first, because they are caring for everyone else. Without them being healthy, the rest of the community would suffer more. Threlkeld explained, “We are tasked with mass fatality incidents. We would provide supplies, whether it would be pills, vaccines, or eq uipment.” He said that during the Albert P ike Flood in 2 0 1 0 , the Department of Health showed up on scene to give DTa vaccinations Tetanus shots to those first responders who were not up to date.” In situations like those, the more practice that’s been had, the better off the department and the public are. The Albert P ike situation brought to their attention some of the ways they could be better prepared ne t time. “In the Albert ike incident, they went with no trailer and had to utilize other facilities. We recognized a hole in our response capability,” Southwest Regional Public Health Coordinator, Andy Threlkeld, said Threlkeld. Brenda Huff, P olk County Health U nit Administrator explained, “When the 2 0 0 9 tornado hit M ena, we o t on t to o n t o had to pull around ice chests to give DTa shots to workers and first responders.” o t n t t n to o on P olk County now has a trailer that is stock with a refrigerator, generator, lights, extension cords, heaters, fans, trailer. tables, chairs, and supplies. “The trailer allows for mobility in dispensing aid, as a mobile pod,” Threlkeld explained. The funding for the trailer and the preparedness drill comes from the Center for Disease Control (CDC). “They send us the funding and we have to figure out how to use it to best protect our citi ens and employees,” said Threlkeld. That’s where the preparedness drills play their part. They give first responders a chance to see how the system works and to brainstorm new ideas to make the system flow more efficiently and effectively. “The flu clinic is how we prepare for responding to a disease outbreak in our community. It’s our practice run to protect the community. This trailer and the irst Responder rophyla is training not only helps us practice for an event to dispense medicines to first responders and their families, but it also tells many of them that never knew what we do, that this is part of our plan in case something happens. That they know we have their best interests in mind to take care of our first responders so that they can help take care of the rest of our community.”

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teer ire Department responded to the blast and suppressed the flames, however, the home was fully engulfed and nothing was able to be salvaged. A storage building adjacent to the home was also lost. The home is owned by a couple that lives out of town and used the home on weekends. It was reported they had been at the house over the weekend and had turned the heater on. U nbeknownst to the owners, there was an apparent gas leak, which built up to the state of explosion by the early hours of Wednesday morning. The fire rekindled around 11: 0 a.m. and firefighters once again responded to uelch the flames. Ironically, at the same time of the rekindle, another home in Hatfield reported a gas leak. Although there were no fires or in uries, both serve as a reminder to check for gas leaks, especially when firing up heaters for the first time each year. In addition to causing fire and e plosion ha ards, gas leaks can kill vegetation, including large trees, and cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Centerpoint Energy, a large supplier of Natural gas in the P olk County area has safety tips listed on their website if a gas leak is suspected. When you smell gas of any kind, immediately leave the area on foot. Do not use electric switches, telephones (including cell phones), drive or start a car or anything that could cause a spark; G o directly to a safe location and call 9 1 1 . Do not use e mail or the Internet to contact the company about a leak, and never assume someone else has reported the leak; Alert your neighbors; Never try to repair a natural gas leak yourself. L eave all repairs to a trained technician.

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Beth Jenkins, a pilot of this particular B-2 5 Bomber, said she began working with Crider’s when it was still G oodner’s in 1 9 9 8 and has stuck with them since. That’s how the VM B 6 1 2 U SM C B-2 5 came to M ena for new paint. Jenkins explained that it is not well-known that M arines also have aviation and they used their skills in orld ar II in the acific. The ‘ SMC Devil Dog’ plane that is receiving a new paint ob, is a commemorative plane of the # 3 unit that was actually used in combat in WWII. P ictures of missiles and sunken ships line the side of the plane, recognizing each successful bombing mission the # 3 unit took during the course of its war days. “B 25’s would go into the acific and down ships that were carrying supplies for the Japanese. nit # 3 never came back,” said Jenkins. She went on to explain that a man from the M arine Corps U nit, VM B 6 1 2 , made it back from the mission when # 3 did not. He knew the men on the plane and wanted to honor them. That’s when the idea for the Devil Dog commemorative plane came along. M ore than 6 0 people own the plane now as part of the Commemorative Airforce and the Devil Dog spends its days now educating people about M arine aviation in World War II and flying in airshows around the country. “ ur ob is to keep it flying,” said Jenkins. Over the last six years, the group has spent more than 250,000 doing ust that.

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The Knights of Columbus launched their annual Tootsie Roll Drive last weekend at the Mena Walmart Supercent. The drive raises funding for people with Intellectual Disabilities. Knights of Columbus members will visit businesses wearing yellow aprons over the coming days. Of the money raised, 85% goes to Polk County Developmental Center and 15% goes to ARC, Arkansas Rehabilitation Camp.

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uilts of Valor Foundation is an organization that was developed by a woman whose son returned from a tour in Iraq . She could see that her son was struggling with what he had been through when he was over there. She got an idea of making him a q uilt. After she made the q uilt, she presented it to him, and she could tell it provided him comfort and gave him hope that things would be better. From this, Q uilts of Valor grew into what it is today. The mission of the Q uilts of Valor Foundation is to cover service members and veterans touched by war with comforting and healing Q uilts of Valor. Brent P earce, formerly of M ena, was presented a Q uilt of Valor for his 30 + years of honorable military service on September 1 , 2 0 1 6 . His service to our Nation’s military has been req uested numerous times for both State and U .S. events. He has provided security for an Oklahoma AF Base after the events on 9 / 1 1 , assisted state cleanup after multiple Oklahoma tornados and ice storms, helped secure the area of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, and ust last year, led his unit in aiding local officials after a tragedy in Oklahoma State U niversity’s Homecoming P arade, which he will be recognized for on the field during this year’s Homecoming game. P earce attended all of this, while still making time for tours in Iraq (2 0 0 8 ), Afghanistan (2 0 1 1 ), and now he will begin a short tour in U kraine. The mobilization orders for U kraine began M onday, October 31 st and will keep him stateside through Thanksgiving. Brent is the son of G lenn and M adean P earce of M ena.

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Lambert Foster: Arkansas’ Blade Runner U.S. Marine Continues to Conquer & Serve

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etermination, self sacrifice, courage… those are all ad ectives that could be used to describe many soldiers across the nation, including Mena’s own, Lambert oster. A Marine to the core, a humble servant to a fault, and a charm that carries him through anything, oster has con uered more than most and continues to serve his country, even after giving more than anyone should ever have to. oster is now 46 years old and lives in Mena. He grew up in Mena for most of his life, only moving away during his freshman year of high school and would eventually graduate from Smithville, klahoma in 1988. He oined the Marines and served years. During that time, on Valentine’s Day of 1991, oster would receive a life altering in ury, yet one that would not slow him down for long. He was serving in Kuwait during peration Desert Storm when the truck he was in came into a sandstorm and wrecked. oster would lose his left leg, having it amputated below the knee. He took the ne t couple of years off and went to work at Aalf’s for a while and then installing poultry e uipment and then to Street erformance. hile all of those obs kept him busy, there was something missing. After the 2009 tornado that destroyed much of Mena, his volunteer work began. oster e plained, “ ur church leaders were a big influence and during that time I started volunteering and got into prison ministry.” Also during that time, ew ork Says Thank ou came to Mena and built four homes. They brought with them a flag that was raised at the orld Trade Centers after the attacks of 9/11. “I was selected as one of three honorees to stitch the national 9/11 flag,” oster e plained. The flag is now in the 9/11 Memorial Museum. It was completely reconstructed by ew ork Says Thank ou in reensburg, KS. “The superintendent at the twin towers site had the flag and he had never done anything with it. Some women started re stitching it and they toured it to every state and had a flag stitching. It is now completely reconstructed and hangs in the museum. It had been hanging on one of the towers.” After the flag stitching, members of the Stars of Hope and ew ork Says Thank ou, told oster that he needed to go with them on these builds of homes, they have one every September. He thought about it and decided to take action. “They had the tornado in Joplin and my niece was there in college. The edge of the tornado was at her apartment comple . So when they said they were going to Joplin, I had a passion for that because she was there and then I started volunteering with them full time after that. e posted stars in the community in Joplin. That was my first volunteer work with Stars of Hope.” Stars of Hope is a disaster relief and community arts program that centers on giving children of all ages the power to transform communities affected by disasters through messages of hope and healing. According to their website, Stars of Hope has, “empowered 45,000 volunteers including school children, families, seniors, first responders, veterans, active military, partner organi ations, and entire communities to paint inspirational words, messages, and designs on 1 foot wooden stars.” The stars are displayed in public places in communities worldwide in the immediate and long term aftermath of tragedy serving as beacons of hope and compassion for all to see. An organi ation that oster is more than proud to be a part of. “After that I went with ew ork Says Thank ou to orth Dakota and they were building a ski lodge for the disabled and as a disabled veteran, I felt I should go. There was one citi en from orth Dakota killed in the towers, Ann elson, and they named it Annie’s House, in her honor.” He began volunteering with more organi ations after that. “It’s a full time passion,” he smiled. orking on disaster rebuilds has become a full time hobby. Another organi ation that oster works through is called A Soldiers Journey Home. They build a home for a disabled veteran every year. “My first pro ect with them was in untersville, Alabama. I’ve been a part of building three homes through that program.”

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He also works with a student-organized group, Jewish Disaster Response Corps called Nechama. It means ‘comfort’ in Hebrew. Foster volunteered with them in Vilonia and Mayflower after the tornado there, doing disaster rebuilds in 2015. Having a background in carpentry has helped tremendously with his volunteer work. He took 3 years of vocational carpentry in high school, which has served him well as he passes his blessings on to others. “I just want to continue to pay it forward because even if we don’t have money to put towards rebuilding, we can all give our time and that’s what I do is give my time,” said Foster. “It was like an old Englishman told me in the fleet hospital… he said ‘never feel sorry for yourself, look up young marine, there is always someone that’s in worse condition than you’ and that’s what I do.” Foster has also made missions trips to Haiti, in addition to his other volunteer projects. Over the course of helping others in the midst of tragedy and disaster, there was still something more that Foster was searching for. And eventually, he found it. Although he continues his volunteer work and has no intention of slowing down, he has found something for himself, well, sort of. He has become a runner. Yes, with an amputated leg, Foster has become Arkansas’ own blade runner. Why running? “I got to researching blade runners and when I did, I found that most of them are found over in Nashville because there’s an organization that helps fund the prosthesis for blade runners. They are mostly children and that struck my heart. By you doing this, I do feel that I am more able to encourage the kids that use blades. I have yet to run with one of them, but just me being an amputee runner has inspired children,” he explained. “My first run was in Joplin on Veteran’s Day 2014, it was called the Run with the Heroes, an invitation for all military service men and woman and their families. I had a personal goal to run the 5K in 28 minutes and I ran it in 26:06 after running only five weeks on the blade,” he smiled. “My second 5k was in Kansas City and I ran with a little third grade girl, Avery. I had met her dad at Annie’s house and met her mom in Bethel Acres building a barn. Avery had started following my running and I told Carrie (the mom) that I wanted to run with Avery but I want it to be a total surprise. So her mom was talking to her and she said ‘it would be so cool if Lambert could run with me’ but her mom told her it was too far and registration was closed. So I was there after school to run with her group and that was the first time that she had met me. She wanted to run because she thought it was so cool that I was a military veteran and that I was running on the blade. It gave her inspiration. You had to have a running partner so I ran with her.” And yet another passion was born in Foster’s heart. Now, when he isn’t building a home in a far off state or traveling to deliver Stars of Hope, he’s running. “The running is for myself but it’s also, for cancer patients, children, and military. And everything that I have run has been a part of that. I dedicate my running to others. Every timed event run that I’ve been in, I’ve been able to place in the top 3 in my age category. In a timed event, I’ve never run against another amputee. It’s always been against able-bodied men so I feel very accomplished.” In 2014, he was invited to run in the 9/11 Memorial Tunnel to Towers run but he was unable to make it. In 2015, he made that dream come true. “I went in 2015 and was in the

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excellent reputation of the staff, they were able to respond to the needs of M RHS. Beginning December 1 , several new physicians will begin treating patients in the Emergency Department. ER is designed to provide emergent care to make sure you are safe, healthy, and comfortable. “M RHS is committed to provide the best medical coverage for our community, which begins with effective and compassionate physicians who focus on patient-centered care,” said Sonya M aye, M RHS M arketing/ P ublic Relations Specialist. Emergency medicine is specifically dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of unforeseen illness or in ury. The highly trained medical professionals who work in emergency medicine are prepared to attend to any urgent situation that arises. “At M ena Regional Health, we continue to evaluate the needs of our community by listening to our patients and their families. P artnering with Sessions G roup for ER P hysician recruitment will ensure that our patients are receiving q uality, compassionate care in emergent situations. We look forward to welcoming our new physicians while offering our best to the health care needs of our community,” said Jay Q uebedeaux, M RHS Administrator.

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................................................................................................................................ MICHAEL ONEAL GUINN Michael Oneal Guinn, age 56, of Mena, died Sunday, October 30, 2016 at his home. He was born on Thursday, January 21, 1960 to Douglas Oneal and Vera Alean Posey Guinn in Mena. Michael served the Lord and lived his life by the words in “Red”. He was an active member at the Salem Baptist Church in Nunley, where he taught Sunday school and sang in the choir. He also enjoyed playing his guitar at church and studying God’s Word. Michael loved his family and spending time with his family and his constant canine companion, Dig Dog. Michael worked at the Mena Airport over 30 years but the last 15 or so he worked for Mena Aircraft Engines. Michael was a loving father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend and will be missed by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his parents. Michael is survived by his son, Nicholas Guinn of Mena; his two daughters, Kay-

lynn Vaughn and husband, Joel of Mena and Lana Guinn of Mena; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Alice and Lonnie Womack of Hot Springs and Lila and Kelley Parker of Mena; his special friend and prayer partner, Lou Davis of Mena; his nephew, Austin Green of Mena; four grandchildren, Beaux, Payton, Terri Jo and Ferris Vaughn of Mena; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Thursday, November 3, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. at the Salem Baptist Church at Nunley with Brother Andy Arnold and Brother Jack Schoeppey officiating. A private family interment was held at the Concord Cemetery in Ink under the direction of Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas. Visitation was Wednesday, November 2, 2016 from 5-7 P.M. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena. Pallbearers were Austin Green, Joel Vaughn, Seth Guinn, Kenny Posey, Kevin Spurgin and Jason Posey. Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com

BARBARA JEAN MURPHY Barbara Jean Murphy, age 66, of Vandervoort, Arkansas passed away Monday, October

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31, 2016 at home. Mrs. Murphy was born in DeQueen, Arkansas on May 21, 1950 to William Midkiff and Vera Rushing. She was married to Charles Murphy for many years and was a homemaker. Barbara enjoyed working on puzzles and most of all spending time with her family. She was a loving and kind wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to all who knew her. She will be missed. She is survived by husband, Charles

Murphy of the home; sons, Travis Murphy of Vandervoort, Arkansas, Charles Murphy of Fordyce, Arkansas, Walter Murphy of Arkansas, Billy Dale Patterson of Texas; daughters, Nora Robinson of Cove, Arkansas, Deantha Gibbons of Cove, Arkansas; ten granddaughters and five grandsons; many great-grandchildren; father, Bill Midkiff of Kentucky; and mother, Vera Stewart of Texas. Mrs. Murphy was sent for cremation under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Memorial service is planned for November 11, 2016 at 2 p.m. at the Wickes First Baptist Church with Brother Scott officiating.

DIANA HAMM NORTON Diana Hamm Norton, 39, of Cove, TX passed away on November 3, 2016. She was born in Austin, TX and graduated from Round Rock High School. She enjoyed the outdoors and shared that love with her Girl Scout Troop 6010, of which she was the leader for 3 years. Diana was the owner of Norton Family Bees. She was also a member of Old River Baptist Church. She was a loving and kind wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend to all who knew her. She is survived by husband, Bryan E. Norton; children, Garrett Frankie of Austin, TX, Jeremy Yoder of Edgewater, FL, Kendall Sykes of Cove, TX; father, David Hamm of Cove, AR; mother, Rebecca Atkinson of Austin, TX; brothers, Anthony Hamm, Ryan Atkinson, Jeremy Atkinson; and numerous family and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Loriane Johnson, and Dew-

ey & Betty Hamm. The funeral service will be at Beasley Wood Chapel, 611 Janssen Avenue, Mena, AR. 71953 on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at 2:00 pm. Interment will follow at 6 Mile Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

BOB RAYMOND Bob Raymond, age 71, of Cove, died Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at his home. He was born on Thursday, February 1, 1945 to Leslie John and Grace Elise Carpenter Raymond in Amarillo, Texas. Bob served in the United States Marine Corps from 1966 to 1970 during the Vietnam War being Honorably Discharged as a Sergeant. After the service he returned to work with his family on the farm in their construction company Raymond Construction in Cove. He was an excellent welder and over all mechanic. Bob loved hunting and fishing, making knives and reloading shells. Bob was of the Baptist faith. Bob was a loving brother, uncle and friend and will be missed by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Richard Raymond. Bob is survived by his two brothers, Vincent Raymond of Cove and Neal Raymond of Shamrock, Texas; one sister, Margaret McCandless of Canyon, Texas; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. There are no services scheduled at this time with cremation services entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas. Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com

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ouise Durham Super Students for the week of October 2 4 th are: P ayden P ollard, M azzey P ender, Brandi M iller, Athenna Howell, Journey Evans, M ason Thompson, L anie Taylor, P ayton Huber, Jacob Holt, M adison Rowe, Brenlei M irus, Stradden House, K enley Cochran, Evan Robbins, Brayla Dean, Jaysha Dean, Jaasiel Hernandez, Caylee Yeager, Braxston Hendershot, K ypton M iller, Serenity Fraser, M akinzee M ay, Hadassah Torres, Noah M artin, Richard Davis, Raelyn Ashcraft, Ali Clae Hemphill, Braedyn Barton, Bryson M endel, Aiden M artin, Aiden M iller, Ravyn Wilson.

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Four boys, ages 12 through 14, in the EAST program at Mena Middle School decided on a project to help the foster children in their community. Working with the Polk County Department of Human Services, they realized they could not afford to help all foster children. They reached out to the Mena Walmart and found an answer to one of the problems - funds. Walmart made a donation to their project and the students were able to purchase a few fun items to make the day a little brighter for two small foster children.

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eAnn Dilbeck, M ark Hobson, and M elanie Buck were guest speakers at the M ena M iddle School EAST Class on Wednesday, October 2 6 . They provided information on how the radio and newspaper industry conduct business day-to-day. They explained the value of team work, community involvement, and integrity. What students are learning today in the classroom directly impacts their future. Attitude, behavior, literacy and speech skills are basic req uirements to be successful in the media industry. M rs. Dilbeck encouraged students to take advantage of their high school opportunities that will help prepare them for employment. She shared her high school experience in M ena High School FBL A that helped her conq uer her fear of P ublic Speaking, placing at both District and State levels. M r. Hobson explained the importance of honesty, hard work, and dependability. January 6,If he 201 isn’t at work at 5 : 0 0 am, the news is not reported on K ENA 1 0 4 .1 FM . M s. Buck reinforced working together as a team. The newspaper would never be printed without each performing their job duties. Without community input there would be no news. Skills learned in the EAST class prepare students for higher wages in the job market. Students just completed P ublic Service Announcements on Anti-Bullying, Internet Safety, Energy Drinks, Bus Safety, and many more. Even though they are just in the 7 th and 8 th grades, these students are using industry software, Adobe P hotoShop, InDesign, Soundbooth, and P remier P ro. L earning that the P ulse also uses this software reinforced the importance of learning these skills. M rs. L unsford’s EAST class is preparing for a visit to the P ulse station. To learn more about M ena M iddle School EAST, they have information on Facebook and YouTube at: Facebook – M enaM iddleEAST; YouTube – EastStudio6 bEAST.

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OHS Students Visit UARM’s Culinary Department

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n oo t nt t o nt n’ n D t nt on November 2nd. Students were instructed on how to make puff pastries, chocolate mousse, & ham, broccoli, and cheese turnovers. The OHS students then prepared all the recipes they were shown and demonstrated their new skills. The students were thankful to their sponsor, Susan Hughes, for bringing them to visit the UA-Rich Mountain Culinary Department.

Clients at the PCDC Adult Education and Wellness Center kicked off the Christmas season on Friday, November 4, 2016. The PCDC Resale Store was hosting their annual Christmas Blitz and the PCDC clients sang Christmas Carols for shoppers.

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Acorn Choir Performs in Eureka Springs BY LEANN DILBECK• editor@mypulsenews.com

The Acorn M iddle and High School Choirs recently had the opportunity to sing in Eureka Springs at the Thorncrown Chapel during the 5 0 th Anniversary of the Christ of the Ozarks Celebration as well as preceding the last performance in 2 0 1 6 of The G reat P assion P lay. This was the second time the choir had been invited. The first year, they were unable to perform due to torrential rains. The Choir is under the direction of M s. Valerie Couch who said students were given the option of going and 5 0 students elected to participate. Students first performed at the Thorncrown Chapel that rises forty eight feet into the ark sky and provides ama ing acoustics within. The magnificent wooden structure contains 425 windows and over 6,000 s uare feet of glass. It sits atop over 100 tons of native stone and colored flagstone. Later in the early evening, the choir performed during rededication ceremonies and the 50th Anni versary Celebration of the Christ of the arks. The largest statue of Jesus Christ in the nited States, the monument had received an extensive restoration made possible through many generous donations. Singing on the steps of the temple preceding the final 2016 performance of The reat assion lay concluded a very full day for the students. Couch was very proud of and for her students to have the opportunity, “ e were asked by Kent Butler of The G reat P assion P lay to sing for the 5 0 th Celebration of the Christ of the Ozarks and for the opening of the last assion lay performance of the season. e were really e cited and honored to be a part of this historic day for the lay. A trip of this nature is so educational and unifies my choir. e made so many wonderful memories and are thankful for the opportunity ”

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he Acorn High School aculties have chosen the following students for the cto ber 2 0 1 6 Students of the M onth. 6th rade: Lori Richardson, granddaughter of illard Sandra Richardson th rade: Emily Blair, daughter of Trea Amanda Blair 8th rade: Autumn Strother, daughter of Tim Jewell Strother 9th rade: Kacey Head, son of Josh Maedean Head 10th rade: Caleb Mc herson, son of Clint Tracy Mc herson 11th rade: Cris tina Auces, granddaughter of Deb ee 12th rade: Chantry Blake, son of Brenda Blake. 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 citi enship. Students receive an academic pla ue as well as had their lunch furnished by idec at a restaurant of their choice. ictured: left to right Emily Blair, Lori Richardson, Chantry Blake, Kacey Head, Caleb Mc herson, Cristina Auces, and Autumn Strother.

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roy Bailey of Cove was inducted Oct. 2 9 into the Arkansas P urple Circle Club. Bailey had the G rand Champion Charolais Bull at the Arkansas State Fair and L ivestock Show. Arkansas Farm Bureau Vice P resident Rich Hillman (left) presented the award. The P urple Circle Club is an awards program recognizing junior livestock exhibitors who earned championship honors at the Arkansas State Fair. It is sponsored by Arkansas arm Bureau a nonprofit, private farm and rural advocacy organi ation of more than 190,000 families throughout the state working to improve farm and rural life.

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1ST RADE: ALL A’s aola ome , Karder Helms, Vanessa Hernande , Makayla Molina, Shayla uintana, Ethan Richardson, eshle Campu ano, Melenie ores, Kimber Hayes, Carter He amer, Aliha ena, orter Roper, Damaria Thompson, Jerry Antonio, Temoc Antune , L.J. Blackmon, Jaylie Brantley, Samuel Cordova, Eunice Monsivais, Dayami Rui , Lance Thomas, Elianna Villarreal, Korey heeler. As Bs aith Brown, Jorden Causey, Ben Davis, Kortsen Edwards, ataly arcia, arel rti , Jayna Sanche , Erick Aguilar, Isaac ray, Ale is Miller, Tabatha Rodrigue , Raeleigh Speight, Shawna atson, abriel Alarcon, Violeta Camarillo, urani Es uivel, Elina liver, Ja ueline Teodoro. January 6, 201 2 D RADE: ALL A’s Marvin Brito, Jonas Hernande , Clint Hennings, Claira Morris, Joey ropes, oah Sa our, romise Knight, Le i MCarley, Alan Muno , Thomas Stover. As Bs Isai Es uivel, Luke Helms, icole Martine , Maggie Jo Tadlock, Tylynn Robb, Kaden hitmire, Kaleb lalde, racie Linker, Adileni Herrera, Abigail oethals, Kaydince ray, Allison Medina, A el Moreno, Rynley Richardson, Braden Smith. RD RADE: ALL A’s Eli Stark, Thomas oethals, Connor McCormick, Abby inon. A’s B’s Leslie Es uivel, Jhovani ere , Raul Rodrigue , Diego Alvarado, Vanessa lores, Madyson Dowell, Sulem Lope , athan hite, MacKen ie Molina, Addison atkins, Kenya Antune , hillip Hackney, arrett Hennings, Aiden McKen ie, Diana Muno , andervoort ElMairany Marrufo, Tony einert, Josie Harrelson, athaniel Trinidad, ementary parRaylee oungblood. ticipated in the mock 4TH RADE: ALL A’s Dillon Loving. AS Bs Sabera Land, Brenna presidential election held Roper, Edwin Trinidad, Bradley Thomas, ustavo Cortes, Ismael Medina, by Studies Weekly. StuCooper Hayes, Alyssa Hackney, Easton John son, Skyler annell. dents in classrooms from 5th rade: ALL A’s Landrey Richardson, Emmanuel Trinidad. A’s across the nation were B’s Brandon Moreno, Mallory arringer, Jocelyn Hernande , Monse Salable to not only learn gado, Megan Abney, Lacy loyd, Madi son Linker, John Bata, Jesus Loabout the voting process, pe Vela ue , iggie arks, Edwin Luna, Kaylee il liams, Ha ael but see it happen in real Cordova, Ivy Taylor, Ethan oungblood. time. Mrs. C’s second 6th rade: A’s B’s Kevin campo, Maria Salgado, Emily garte, grade class served as Kylie Bailey, Reagan Bills, Toby Brown, Ashley Castro, Breonna Cecil, voting staff for grades Bria Dotson, Ricardo Es uivel, Kyla er guson, rant Stark, Eric inon, 1 st-3rd. Election results Ale Rodrigue , Lucas Trinidad were posted in real time online as students cast their votes and students were able to follow the results throughout the day. Cossatot River High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) will sponsor a

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Vandervoort Elementary Selects Character & Bus Students

B us students for the month of O c tober. - LEFT P I C T U R E] : Grac ie P otter, J essic a Green, and Aspen B ouldrey . R ight pic ture: S tarla Ashc raft and Aubree T urner [ N O T P I C T U R ED ] : C hris C hesser

Cossatot River Students Sweep State Fair Charolais Show T roy Bailey, a freshman at Cossatot River High School won big at the Arkansas State Fair this year. Bailey secured Jr. G rand Champion Charolais Bull, Open G rand Champion Bull, and Arkansas Bred Champion (bred by Bowen Farms, M ena Ark.) ribbons and found his way into the P urple Circle. Bailey also won G rand Champion Bull at the P olk County Fair and also at Four States Fair in Texarkana. P arents are James and Charlene Bailey of Cove. Other Cossatot River students that placed at the Arkansas State Fair include: Jacie Wilkerson, Supreme, G rand, and Reserve Heifer; L andrie Tadlock, Showmanship; Callie Smith, Showmanship; Z aide M organ, Reserve Commercial G ilt; Abby Taylor, Sheep and G oat Skillathons. With their wins, CRHS swept the entire Charolais show.

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Vanderv oort Elementary has announc ed their C harac ter S tudents for the month of O c tober. P ic tured left to right - B ac k row : Austin B ailey , Lac i D ix on, Grac ie P otter, R udy Arc e, J immy Glenn. Middle R ow : Any thony J ohnson, J ade W atkins. Front R ow : Lilly ann B ennett, Autumn and J asmine D unn. N ot P ic tured- N atalie R ushing R ight P ic ture- Aubrie S mith and C hristopher D ic kens. T he w orld for the month w as S elf- D isc ipline.

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n Saturday morning at 1 0 am, the gates opened and the people (from M ena, from Texas, and all around began streaming into the two blocks closed to traffic in the Downtown Arts District in Mena. This was a win-win day for everyone: artists were selling their work; the people here got to hear the music not only from talented and established musicians but from the young people from the Acorn School Choir and M ena Spotlight Singers; there were crafts and face painting for children; the Vintage Tin car show was the star of the show. And that’s ust a small sampling of what was going on. The Skyline Caf was so busy that you had to take a number and come back later for breakfast American Artisans fed what seemed like everyone in town with their wonderful chicken pot pies the Mena Art allery helped to fill lots of Christmas stockings for the holidays and Tommy oung helped many people understand more about birds of prey with a great horned owl, a peregrine falcon, an American kestrel, and a couple of hawks. If you didn’t manage to make it for this year’s uachita Arts Celebration, mark your calendar right now for the 201 version: it will be Saturday, ovember 4, 201 . And I’d bet dollars to doughnuts that ne t year will be even bigger and better.

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Thursday, 11/10 •10:30 a.m. – Gator & Friends will be performing at The Mena Senior Center. •11:30 a.m. – Rotary Club of Mena/Polk County will meet at Papa’s Me ican Caf . Call Lisa Martin 216-33 3 or Charles itman 2164882 for more information. •12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. - The Cove Branch of the Polk County Library is open. •12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. - The Sonlighters in Action Card Shop will be open at 3671 Highway West, one mile from Louise Durham. •1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. – The First Assembly of God distributes food at 2111 utherland or call 39 -1229. •2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Cove Library History Club meets at the Cove Library. •5:00 p.m. - 9th Street Ministries will have a free dinner and fellowship in the 9th treet Ministries building. •5:30 p.m. – Weight Watchers meets at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Family Life Center. Call 79-23 -2297 for more information. •5:30 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous o n’ Meeting at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy, 71, ., Mena. 79-216- 606 or 79-2 3-0297. •6:00 p.m. – Live Country, Bluegrass and Gospel music in the Daisy oom at anssen Ave Florist. t ’ on’ meets at the Lions Club Field House. •6:30 p.m. – Mena Chapter #243, Order of the Eastern Star will meet at the Masonic emple at 701 ort Arthur. Meeting will follow refreshments. •6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meeting at aint Agnes Church arish Hall. •7:00 p.m. – The Polk County Genealogical Society will meet at the olk County Library. rogram will be Family Heirlooms . •7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71, ., Mena. 79-216- 606 or

Sunday, 11/13 •2:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71, ., Mena. 79-216- 606 or 79-2 3-0297. •5:00 p.m. – United Methodist Youth Group at the First nited Methodist Church in Mena. •6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meeting at aint Agnes Church arish Hall. Monday, 11/14 o ’ n Hands Mission Center will serve free groceries free toiletry to the needy at 1200 eeves Ave, Mena. •12:00 – 5:00 p.m. – The Cove Branch Library will be open. o t o on’ meeting will be held at the MCC Boardroom in the pencer Building, 1100 College Drive. •6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn. •6:30 – 8:00 AWANA Club will meet at Grace Bible Church, Hwy 71 outh. •6:30 p.m. – Boy Scouts of America Troop 92 meets at First nited Methodist Church. veryone is welcome. •7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71, ., Mena. 79-216- 606 or 79-2 3-0297. •7:00 p.m. – Mena Elks Lodge meeting. All lks are invited to attend. •7:30 p.m. – Mountain Meadow Chapter #22 Order of the Eastern Star will meet at the Mountain Meadow Masonic Lodge Hall in Hatfield. Tuesday, 11/15 •8:00 a.m. – The Reynolds Gardner Comnt n’ t at the First nited Methodist Church in Mena. •10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Polk County Family Mission is open in the 9th treet Ministries Building. •11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – “Art Day” at Mena Art Gallery, 607 Mena t. •11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Free lunch at Vegetarian Soup Kitchen at Mena eventh Day Adventist Church, 1 9 olk 3 Fairground oad , Mena. 79-39 -7 0 . akeut available. All are welcome. •12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – The Sonlighters in Action Card Shop will be open at 3671 Highway West, one mile from Louise Durham. t Branch Library will be open. •5:00 p.m. – T.O.P.S. will meet in the nion Bank Community oom for weigh-ins, followed by a meeting. t o n Council will meet at the Town Hall in Hatfield. •6:30 p.m. – Shady Fire and Rescue Dis-

trict 10 will meet at the hady Community Center. •7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Bluegrass music at Morrow treet Housing Authority Community oom. •7:00 p.m. – The Dallas Valley R.V.F.D. will meet for training at the Firehouse. •7:00 p.m. – The Acorn Fire and Rescue will meet at the Fire Department. •7:00 p.m. – The Wickes V.F.W. Post #10484 will meet at the Wickes Community Center. •8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at First nited Methodist Church, 9th ort Arthur. 79-23 -2 7 or 79-23 -30 3. Wednesday, 11/16 •The Emergency warning sirens will be tested in Mena at noon. •11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Charm Quilters will meet at the Free Will Baptist Church on the corner of etros and Cherry t. •12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – The Polk County Library Cove Branch is open. •1:00 p.m.- Sociable Seniors will meet at apa’s Me ican Cafe in Mena. •5:45 p.m. – The Mena First United Methodist Church Kidz will meet. •6:00 p.m. – Warriors for Christ will meet at the outhside Church of God. •6:00 p.m. – Regeneration Youth Ministries egenerating this Generation at Mena Church of God Hwy ast. •6:15 p.m. – Discovery Kids indergarten hru 5th Grade; Collide outh Ministry 6th hru 12th Grades; and Adult Bible tudy at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church. •6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Trek and Varsity for Middle and High chool students at Grace Bible Church, 1911 Hwy 71 N. Mena. All Area Middle and High chool students are welcome. •7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71, ., Mena. 79-216- 606 or 79-2 3-0297. •7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Inquiry classes into the Catholic Faith begins in the arish Hall of t. Agnes Catholic Church at 203 th t. No cost. veryone invited. Call 39 -1017 or 39 -5655 for more info.

•JOHN FRACHISEUR BENEFIT CHICKEN DINNER aturday, November 19th at the Wickes Cafeteria. erving starts at 00, auction at 6 00. • WE THE POPLE TEA PARTY will meet at the olk County Library hursday, November 17th at 6 00 p.m.

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79-2 3-0297. •7:00 p.m. – Cherry Hill Fire Department meeting and training at the Fire tation. Friday, 11/11 •7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Cossatot River FFA is hosting a Veterans Breakfast at the Ag Building •8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Road tests are given at the Morrow treet Housing Authority Community oom unless the roads are wet. Written tests are given at 1 00 p.m. t n’ D ono ing all Military Pilots. For more information call Linda ohnson 956-2 1-2633 or Denie Westphal 79-39 - 1 . n o t n ’ Day Ceremony resented by Mena mblem Club 70. •12:00 p.m. – The Lions Meetings are held in the Lions Club House on Highway 71 outh. •5:00 p.m. – ABATE Arkansas Bikers Aiming oward ducation will be at the onic Drive in. veryone is welcome. •6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meeting at Wickes First Baptist Church. 107 N 2nd treet, Wickes A . •7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. – Leon Page and Friends, featuring enny age on steel guitar, will be playing at the American Legion in Acorn. 6.00 admission. t n ot oo n’ meeting at Cannanland Church, 2307 utherland Hwy West. All men invited. 15 and older. For more information, call Brother Allen 79-216- 2 2. t n’ D D n at Mena lks Lodge. erforming live the outhern hythm Band. •8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71, ., Mena. 79-216- 606 or 79-2 3-0297. Saturday, 11/12 •8:15 a.m. – Home Front Warriors CMA Chapter 377 Breakfast Bible tudy at the Lime ree estaurant, ublic is invited. •10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Ouachita Photography Club, will meet at Mena Art gallery, everyone is welcome. •11:00 a.m.- CMA Chili Cook Off & Bake Sale- at Grace Bible Church. •12:00 a.m. – Ouachita Amateur Radio Association will meet at the Limetree nn. esting will be available. n’ t classes at the Mena Art Gallery. •6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn. •7:00 p.m. – Holly Grove Church in Grannis will have Gospel Music. •8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 ., Mena. 79-2 3-0297 or 79-216606.

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ABIGAIL FOWLER

AGE 11 • KILLED IN HOWARD COUNTY

CONNOR DAVIS

CLAY DAVIS

AGE 8 • 5 PT • KILLED IN HOWARD COUNTY

AGE 10 • 8 PT • KILLED IN COVE

BRODIE DICKERSON

AGE 12 • 8 PT & DOE• KILLED IN HOWARD COUNTY

AGE 9 • 8 PT • KILLED IN SHADY

AGE 10 • DOE • KILLED IN PINE RIDGE

ADDISON ASHCRAFT BRAYLEE JEWELL

EVAN PIERCE AGE 9 • 6 PT • KILLED IN COVE

AGE 8 • KILLED IN PINE RIDGE

AGE 15 • KILLED IN GUNNISON, CO

AGE 8 • 6 PT • KILLED IN HOWARD COUNTY

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REESE ROGERS

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BRAXTON MCMILLAN

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AGE 10 • KILLED IN BOARDCAMP

AGE 11 • KILLED IN SHADY

RIVER ROGERS

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AGE 8 • KILLED IN BOARD CAMP

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Bearcats Drop Last Regular Season Game Against Robinson, 37-9 STORY BY EASTON LEONARD • PHOTO BY SAMANTHA MAECHLER

he M ena Bearcats hosted the number four ranked Robinson Senators for Senior Night on Friday, November 4 th. Robinson defeated M ena by a score of 37 -9 .

M ena’s Christian L ua started the game off with a short pooch kick. The kick was picked up with no return at the Robinson 4 3 yard line. After a fourth down conversion, the Senators picked up 35 yards on third and one to take them to the M ena 1 yard line. A fumbled snap took Robinson back 7 yards, but on second and goal the Senators completed an 8 yard touchdown pass, and added points on the 2 -point conversion. M aking the score 8 -0 Robinson. After Robinson kicked the ball out of bounds, the Bearcats took over on their first possession from the Mena 5 yard line. Mena’s Justin Dean was able to pick up a short gain on first down, but the Bearcats were forced to punt after a q uick three and out. Robinson fumbled the punt, and M ena recovered on the Senators’ 2 5 yard line. n first down, Mena’s pass was intercepted in the end one, giving the Senators the ball back on the Robinson 20 yard line. Robinson was able to get one first down before having to punt from their own 4 yard line. Mena’s Justin Dean returned the punt to the Bearcat 4 3 yard line before getting slipped up. On second down, M ena’s Carson Cannon completed a pass to Justin Dean. Dean ran to the Robinson 2 9 yard line before fumbling, the Senators recovered. G oing for it on fourth down, Robinson threw an incomplete pass, giving M ena the ball back on their own 4 8 yard line. M ena’s Carson Cannon completed a pass to Justin Dean, picking up 5 yards, but a false start penalty on the next play took the Bearcats back to the original line of scrimmage. On second and ten, Cannon kept to the left side, picking up 9 yards to bring up third and less than one. Justin Dean was unable to gain any yardage on the next play, which brought up fourth and one. After a Bearcat timeout, an incomplete pass intended for Justin Dean led to a turnover on downs. The Senators gained possession on their own 4 2 yard line. The Senators picked up 2 yards to the Mena 9 yard line, on first down. A personal foul against the Bearcats moved Robinson up to the 24 yard line. n first down, Robinson’s pass was intercepted in the end one by Mena’s Eli ah Snider, giving the Bearcats the ball on their own 20 yard line. Mena was able to get three plays off before the first uarter came to an end, bringing up fourth and twelve. After a Bearcat punt to start the second uarter, Robinson took over possession at their own 4 9 yard line.

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Acorn Hosts Southwest Regional Cross Country Meet Cossatot River Eagles A Trump Acorn Tigers T BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com

he Cossatot River Eagles thumped the Acorn Tigers in basketball action on Friday, November 4 th at Cossatot River High School. The Eagles’ varsity boys beat Acorn 6 9 -38 in the action-packed game. In varsity girls’ competition, the Cossatot L ady Eagles beat the L ady Tigers 5 6 -39 . For details and pictures on the game, visit M yP ulseNews. com, or check out next week’s P olk County P ulse.

corn High School hosted the 2 0 1 6 Tom Stuthard Southwest Regional Cross Country M eet on Wednesday, November 2 nd. In the Junior High Boys’ Division, M ena had three runners sweep the top three spots. L ogan M yers, Thadeus Nance, and Curtis Curry, came in 1 st, 2 nd, and 3rd, to claim victory over the pool of competitive runners. Acorn Junior High had several runners place as well. K acey Head came in 4 th; Justice Neufeld, 6 th; Adam Hughes, 7 th; Darin Bohlman, 8 th; Brady Hair, 1 2 th; Jake L yle, 1 6 th; Caleb Bowers, 2 0 th; Cole Hair 2 5 th; Tyler L yle, 2 8 th; Jarrette Wilhite, 2 9 th; Trysten Richey, 30 th; M atthew Nance 31 st; and Donevin Tedder, 32 nd. Acorn Jr. Boys won 1 st place in team competition. In Junior High G irls’, Acorn’s Ashlyn Bissell came in 1 st; Alyssa Warren, 1 2 th; L exi P owell, 1 3th; Raeghan Weddle, 1 6 th; Emily Blair 1 7 th; Corryn Holland, 1 8 th; Hallie Holland, 2 0 th; Allie Strother, 2 2 nd; G racie Hill, 2 3rd; M akenna G oss, 2 5 th; K aylee Tedder, 2 7 th; Abigail Nance, 2 8 th; Amelia Still, 30 th; K iersten L arucci, 36 th; Faith Brandon, 37 th; Reese Rogers, 38 th; Abi M arks, 39 th; Autumn Strother, 4 0 th; Ariana Andrews, 4 1 st; Harlee Rodgers, 4 3rd; and Sarah Wallace, 4 4 th. M ena’s Junior G irls had Jules K ennedy place 2 1 st; Justina Smith, 4 5 th; and Autumn Hill, 5 1 st. In the High School G irls 5 k competition, M organ Fagan of Acorn came in 3rd, followed by teammate Faith Hill in 4 th; Brittany Wilhite, 6 th; Sophie Jackson, 8 th; Josey Webb, 9 th; M akenzie G oss, 1 1 th; and Harley Dearing, 1 2 th. The Acorn High School girls also took 1 st place in team competition. In High School Boys’, M ena’s Clint Buck placed 3rd; Joe L ooney, 1 4 th; Robert M cIntyre, 1 6 th; William Shaner, 1 9 th; Dennis K irsch, 2 5 th; and Curtis Short, 2 6 th. Running for Acorn, K ennyth Denley placed 6 th; M atthew Chaney, 9 th; Brady L yle, 1 0 th; Jeff L ewis, 1 5 th; Aaron Baker, 2 2 nd; Chad Sutton, 2 7 th; Brian K ha, 2 8 th; Q uam Ha, 2 9 th; and M ason Stout, 32 nd. County Cross Country teams will run this weekend on Saturday, November 1 2 th at the Oaklawn Ractrack in Hot Springs for the 2 0 1 6 State Cross Country Championships.

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Bearcats vs. Robinson

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n second and eight, Robinson picked up a big rushing gain, down to the Mena 2 yard line. After gaining yards on first down, the Senators were unable to do anything on second or third down, bringing up fourth down on the Bearcat 31 . The Senators then threw an incomplete pass, turning the ball over on downs giving M ena possession on their own 31 yard line. During Mena’s si th possession, the Bearcats were able to advance to the Robinson 11 yard line. Mena’s Dean lost 1 yard on first down, and was followed by two incomplete passes. n fourth and eleven, the Bearcats brought in Camden Brodersen for the field goal attempt. Brodersen’s kick split the uprights, making the score 8 with :18 left in the half. Mena’s Christian Lua kicked off to the Senators, who fair caught the ball at their own 1 yard line. n third and eight, Robinson completed a pass to number seven, who was finally brought down by the Bearcats at the Mena 9 yard line. Robinson completed an 8 yard pass on first and goal, putting the ball on the 1 yard line. After gaining no yardage on second and goal, the Sen ators called a timeout with 5 4 .7 seconds left in the second q uarter. Coming out of the timeout, Robinson’s Q B kept the ball up the middle for another Senator touchdown. G oing for an extra two points, Robinson’s Q B scrambled to the left side before entering the end zone, completing the two-point conversion. M aking the score 1 6 -3, with 4 9 .9 seconds left before halftime. After the kickoff, Mena took over possession on their own 2 yard line. Mena’s Justin Dean gained 6 yards on first down, bringing up second and four. Carson Cannon then completed a 4 yard pass to Austin agner, advancing the ball to the Robinson yard line. The Bearcats then called a timeout with 14.8 seconds left in the half. ith the ball on the 25 yard line, the Sena tors then picked off the third and two pass in the end one. Robinson gained possession on their own 20 yard line with 1.8 seconds left in the second uarter. The Senators were able to complete a 62 yard pass to the Mena 18 yard line before the second uarter came to a close. Making the score 16 at halftime. Robinson kicked off to the Bearcats to start the second half. Mena’s Cross Hughes returned the kick 4 yards to the Senators’ 2 yard line. After two consecutive first downs, Mena’s Ryan anich ran 6 yards for a Bearcat touchdown. Robinson blocked the Bearcats’ point after attempt, making the score 16 9 with 8: 1 left in the third uarter. The Bearcats short kickoff was received with no return at the Senators’ 44 yard line. Robinson was able to drive nearly the length of the field to the Mena 8 yard line, and then threw an 8 yard touchdown pass. The Senators point after attempt was good, making the score 2 9 with 4:44 left in the third uarter. M ena’s Ty Cole returned the Senators’ kickoff 4 0 yards, to the Robinson 2 0 yard line. Four plays later, the Bearcats turned the ball over on downs, giving the Senators the ball back at the Robinson 1 4 yard line. Robinson was able to push the ball to the Bearcats 1 yard line before the third q uarter came to an end, with the score 2 3-9 . To start the fourth q uarter, on third and goal, the Senators handed the ball off to their running back who jumped over the pile for a 1 yard touchdown run. Robinson’s point after attempt was good, making the score 30 -9 . The Senators recovered their onside kickoff at the M ena 4 9 yard line. Following another Bearcat personal foul, Robinson moved up to the 34 yard line. After a false start, an incomplete pass, and two running plays, the Senators were faced with fourth and fifteen on the Mena 9 yard line. Robinson then turned the ball over on turns after an incomplete pass, giving the Bearcats the ball on their own 39 . On third and ten, Cannon’s pass was intercepted at the Bearcat 4 9 yard line and returned to the M ena 35 . Robinson pounded the ball into Bearcat territory, before being faced with fourth and goal from the 1 6 yard line. The Senators went for it, and threw an incomplete pass in the end zone, giving M ena the ball on their own 1 6 yard line. Mena completed five passes to advance to the Robinson 24 yard line, where the Bearcats threw another interception in the end zone on third and ten, giving the Senators the ball back on their 2 0 yard line. On second and ten, Robinson handed the ball off to their running back, number twenty, who ran the ball 80 yards for another Senators’ touchdown. The Senators were called for unsports manlike conduct, moving the point after attempt back 1 5 yards, however, Robinson was still able to make the AT from 5 yards out. Making the score 9 with :29 left in the game. Robinson’s kickoff was not returned, and the Bearcats took over possession at their own 1 3yard line. n fourth and eight from the 18, Mena punted the ball 52 yards, giving the Senators the ball back at their 2 yard line with 1:40 left in the fourth uarter. The Senators fumbled the snap on first down, losing yards, making it second and thirteen. Robinson then kneeled the ball, ending the game with a score of 37 -9 in favor of the Senators. The Bearcats will play the Central Arkansas Christian M ustangs this Friday, November 1 1 th, at p.m. in the first round of the 2016 4A State ootball layoffs.

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to all the people who sponsored our trip to The Great Passion Play in Eureka Springs, AR. You have helped to bless our youth. God bless you all. SPONSORS: Xcel Construction, Pearson’s Commercial Cleaning Service, Allen Construction, Walmart, The Outback Barn, Freedom Pharmacy, Handy Hardware, David Watts Logging, Cruizzers, Gilchrist Tractor, Movie Town, ACCI, Horton’s Towing and Garage, Papa’s, Shamrock Bolt and Screw, Non-Stop Fitness, Auto Repair Center, Steve Bass Logging, F.M. Dix Company, Broken Heart Ranch, Hatfield Lumber Company, Roger Watts Logging, Tiny’s Place, Don’s EZ Pay, and all the many individuals.

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The Health of our Country Depends on the Health of Our Families BY LEANN DILBECK • editor@mypulsenews.com

The madness is over. Friendships have been severed. Family relationships further strained. Social media has been flooded with propaganda and division debating the better candidate or the lesser of two evils. As of press time, the new leader of the most powerful nation in the world is still unknown B T rest assured, the sovereign, omniscient Creator knew the entire time who the winner would be. I’ve heard it asked a lot over the last months, “ how did this country get to this ” It is “we the people” who have strayed from so many of the principles that our country was founded on, most notably, a break down of the traditional family. The health of our country rests upon the health of our families. So we must begin at home what we wish to begin in the world. There’s never been a point in history that families must embody od in the center of our homes in order to change the course of this ation. My family, like many others, struggles to keep the balance between work, school, and all of their e tra curricular activities and practices but we can’t allow all of those distractions to take us away from the pre cious dinners together each night, worshipping and praying together… and not ust on Sundays, but each and every day. Fathers need to be fathers and mothers need to be mothers. As parents at this time in history, our children need us to teach them ho to look to for guidance and wisdom. e must be an e ample by praying for our government leaders and not ust critici ing. ur children need reassurance and security that provides them the freedom to en oy being a kid, not e amples of worry and an iety. Reassurance and security that regardless of who is in the hite House, that it is our sovereign, loving, and merciful od who is sitting on the throne and the leader of our homes. salm 61:2 rom the end of the earth I call to ou when my heart is faint Lead me to the Rock that is higher than I.

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Beau is s beautiful 115lb Great Dane owned Kayla and David Terwilliger. Please share your favorite photo of your pet. You may drop it off or mail it to: The Polk County Pulse | 1168 Hwy 71 S. Mena, AR 71953 or email: e.rowell@mypulsenews.com

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Bearcat Seniors

1. Taylor Redding

Son of Chuck & Melissa Redding

2. Anthony Kennedy & Gary Boehlor

Sons of Eddie & Tracy Kennedy

3. Ryan Ozanich

Son of DeeDee Alston & Lanny Ozanich

4. Landon Stidman

Son of Bryan & Lori House

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6. Brennon Ayres

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Son of Brandon Ayres & Tanya Wagner

7. Bernardo Sousa

Exchange student of Josh & Jayme Risman

8. Abraham Camaselle

Son of Mark & Brandee Wheeler

9. Matthew Shelley

Son of Keith & Linda Shelley

10. Andres Chiriboga

Exchange student of Kyle & Gretchen Cannon

11. Connor Hendricks

Son of Mike & Trina Hendricks

12. Elias N’tidham

Exchange student of Josh & Jayme Risman

13. Joowan Lee

Exchange student of Mark & Brandee Wheeler

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Bearcat Seniors

14. Zack Godwin

Son of Barry & Pam Godwin

15. Kaleb Reeves

Son of Jamie & Missie Reeves

16. Van Rigby Son of Lea Rigby

17. Jackson Sullivan

Son of Jason Sullivan & Lori Goodner

18. Trevan Penney Son of Myra Penney

19. Donovan Barrett

Son of Nick & Amanda Barrett

20. Marco Roggero

Exchange student of Clint & Telissa Montgomery

21. David Odom

Son of Daniel & Tammy Odom

22. Austin Wagner

Son of Kevin & Sarah Wagner

23. Marley Jones

Daughter of Leslie & the late Chris Jones

24. Natalie Renard

Granddaughter of Donald & Kathy Cearley

25. Ansley Simmons

Daughter of Scotty & Jennifer Simmons

26. Kelsey Wiggins

Son of Mark & Sandra Wiggins

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Bearcat Seniors

27. Alex Bazingi

Exchange student of Michelle Yahn

28. Clint Buck

Son of Melanie Buck & the late Robert Buck

29. Dennis Kirsch

Son of Steve & Stacy Swall

30. Abbie Smith

Daughter of Angela Smith

31. Evelyn Smith

Daughter of Van Smith & Kathy Smith

32. David Chaney

Son of Fred & Shelli Chaney

33. Karley Cline

Daughter of Nathan & Wendy Cline

34. Avanlea Furr

Granddaughter of Ruby & Ann Furr

35. Jarred Harley

Son of David & Carla Harley

36. Jackie Minton

Daughter of Danny & Tammy Minton

37. Braden Purvis

Son of Rod & Karen Purvis

38. Mark Castillo, III

Son of Mark & Christa Castillo

39. Sophie Dennis

Exchange student of Donna McCullen

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Solomon ‘Buck’ Cureton - Giving All, Taking None BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com

n a different time with a different attitude of life than exists today, a young soldier from P olk County volunteered for one of the most gru-

eling marches of World War II and now bears the memories, and the medals, that were earned during his time there. Solomon ‘Buck’ Cureton was born in 192 , five miles east of Cove. He would spend time in three small schools in rural olk County McCauley, Mt. Claire, and Cove. At the age of 19, Cureton oined the nited States Army in the middle of II because, he said, “It’s something you wanted to do something that had to be done. There was nothing to do e cept get in and do it.” His work ethic comes from a generation of ‘doers,’ not ‘sayers,’ and he is no e ception to that rule. After being trained in Seattle, ashington, the young country boy was shipped to Calcutta, India now called Kolkata . Cureton was part of the Army Infantry, specifically CBI, unloading ships. “It made me feel far away,” said Cureton, of being shipped to India. “I wasn’t scared, or not scared. I was ust kindly there to do a ob and that’s what I did.” During his time in India, the war was well underway and the Southeast Asian theatre of war was in heavy conflict with Japan, Thailand, and the Indian ational Army. The nited States oined the British Empire and China on the front and that’s when Cureton volunteered for the most daunting trek of his life. Cureton e plained that one day, a colonel came in asking for volunteers to go to the front lines in Burma and he said ‘yes’, without a second thought. “They said they needed help, so I helped them,” Cureton humbly e plained. “I was over there to get a ob done and I thought the sooner we got it done, the sooner we’d get to come home.” So volunteer he did, for the MARS Task orce, and a long walk he would take. Cureton and crew were to come up behind Merrill’s Marauders, a nited States Army long range penetration special operations ungle warfare unit, made famous for its deep penetration missions behind Japanese lines, often engaging Japanese forces far larger and superior in number. More than 500 miles was marched by Cureton and crew to reach their destination. They brought pack mules with them to make the long trek. In all, more than ,000 mules and ,000 men walked the Burma road, that was treacherous at many points, due to weather, steep hillsides, and enemy fire. nce they reached their destination, supplies could only be brought by plane, and those only came every three days. Bruce Cureton, Buck’s son, said he remembers his father and his Army buddies talking about those days. “I remember them saying that their supplies only came every three days and they said if you were wounded on the first day, you might have a chance to make it. But, if you were wounded on day two or three, the chance of making it was much less.” ot only were supplies in short demand, they were surrounded many times by enemy forces, only to fight their way out. “ e went in and cleaned out behind the lines where the Japs were,” e plained Cureton. “There was not many of us, but we stung pretty.” And indeed, they did. Cureton was awarded a Silver Star and two Bron e Stars for his time in the Army. His son, Bruce, proudly told the story of how his father was awarded the Silver Star. “They were advanc ing up a canyon in a line. The two in the lead were allowed to pass and as the others came up, they were ambushed by the Japanese. The Colonel and two or three more were wounded. The Japanese were holed up in pillbo bunkers. ne soldier decided to ‘take the fire’ so that Cureton could come around and take the bunkers out. As the soldier was drawing the attention of the Japanese, he threw a grenade at them, and the Japs threw it back, in uring him in the process. All the while, Cureton was coming around, unnoticed. He was able to take out the first nest and worked his way around to the second, taking it out with machine gun fire and a grenade. The Colonel noticed the actions of Cureton and recognized his dedication to save the crew. His unselfish, courageous actions earned him the Silver Star. Although he has never told the story of how he received his two Bron e Stars, there is no doubt that his unwavering bravery was worthy of such awards. After serving his time in the war, Cureton would work in the log woods of regon before making his way back to olk County. “In the sawmill in regon, my dad would work about five months cutting logs and he would cut enough to last the mill all year long,” e plained Bruce. In 1955, he purchased a house near Cove and has spent the rest of his days there until recently, when he was entered in the Rich Mountain ursing and Rehab Center. Cureton was married to the love of his life for 56 years and the couple had two children, one girl, one boy. He now has four grandchildren and si great grandchildren. Although Cureton’s war days have long been over, the memories remain fresh in his mind. “At the time being, I was giving them everything I had,” he said. And there is no thank you big enough to e press the gratitude for Cureton, and all military personnel, for giving the rest of us ‘all they have.’

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early start with people that are in wheel chairs, double amputees… It inspired me even more. And when we come out of the tunnel and there are 34 3 New York Fire Fighters with banners of pictures of the fallen draped around their neck, it’s just so emotional to see that years later, the passion of those people in New York City; they have never forgotten.” The course they run during the Tunnel to Towers run is an emotional story in itself. “The run raises money for the Stephen Siller oundation. Siller was an off duty D fire fighter and he got to the tunnel and they wouldn’t let him through. So, he grabbed his gear and made his way on foot to the towers. He was last seen at Vesey Street next to the second tower. The 5K traces his footsteps. That’s definitely the most emotional race I’ve done. This was my second year to run it. Just as emotional the second year as the first.” In his first Tunnel to Towers race, oster’s son, oah, was able to make the trip with him. “That was the first time he had seen me run. He was e cited when we came out of that tunnel. He carried my backpack with my leg on it… it was as big as him,” laughed oster. “He ust thought that I was going to finish the race and switch it out and he ust wanted to carry it with him.” Noah was able to stand with people L ambert knew from New York Says Thank You and Stars of Hope. “M y running partner, Nadja, is a nurse in New York and she was a nurse after the towers went down, on site,” he explained. He was able to run the Tunnel to Towers race again in 2 0 1 6 . “Thanks to the generosity of David and L eAnn Dilbeck and Robby and Sherry Hines, my airfare was paid for this time.” His most recent race was the Susan G . K omen Race for the Cure in L ittle Rock. He ran in honor of his niece who battled ovarian cancer. “M y niece had ovarian cancer when she was 1 9 and is a survivor after two surgeries and one removed ovary. I ran in honor of her. I always think of Susan G . K omen as breast cancer, but it’s more and now I have a purpose for running it. G od is good all of the time,” he said. As for what keeps him going, Foster said, “When I started running, I had high blood pressure and with going to the gym and running, within a month, my blood pressure had come down to normal. I can see that fitness is a lifestyle. Even though I have a physical disability, I don’t allow that to keep me from going to help others. I think that the last time we were truly united was on 9/12 and if we could ust get the passion back in the people to love one another and help those in need, we would be a better place. Even though that disaster doesn’t hit you, you never know when it could hit you. The tornado in 2009 didn’t hit my side of town but it hit my sister on the other side of town. That’s the first place I went after.” Still touched by the effects of his own tragedy, he uses that as fuel to encourage others to keep moving through life, one step at a time. “The marine and the fight in me wouldn’t let me give up and that flag… freedom is not free. I wear these little bracelets to give me a reminder. The first one is for Ty Thacker in 2014. I had ust received my blade and wasn’t able to run it, but after I was given this bracelet, I’ve taken it from here to Haiti and have worn it to New York City. When I started running, I ran by myself, but I always had Ty with me. That ust gave me inspiration… I said I would run any benefit we have for cancer, children, or military, and I do.” Being the first Symes Blade Runner in the state of Arkansas, oster’s bar is set high, but as he continues his trek, he maintains his motto, “ ne Step at a Time,” and hopes that his story will encourage others to do the same.

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Nuclear Medicine at Mena Regional Health System

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uclear medicine is an integral part of patient-centered care at M ena Regional Health System and is extremely valuable in the early diagnosis of numerous medical conditions. M olecular imaging is a type of medical imaging that provides detailed pictures of what is happening inside the body at the molecular and cellular level. Other imaging procedures- such as x-rays, computed tomography (CT) and ultrasound offer pictures of physical structure. M olecular imaging allows physicians to see how the body is functioning and to measure its chemical and biological processes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Being able to offer nuclear medicine services to a rural community has provided me with a sense of fulfilment knowing that lives are being saved by having this technology so accessible.â&#x20AC;?- Wesley Wells, Nuclear M edicine Technologist (shown with Dr. Jonathan Welsh, Radiologist.) M olecular imaging offers uniq ue insights into the human body that enable physicians to personalize patient care. In terms of diagnosis, molecular imaging is able to: * provide information that is unattainable with other imaging technologies or that would req uire more invasive procedures such as biopsy or surgery. * identify disease in its earliest stages, often before symptoms occur or abnormalities can be detected with other diagnostic tests. For more information regarding the nuclear medicine services provided at M RHS, contact the Radiology Department at 4 7 9 -39 4 -6 1 0 0 ext. 2 2 1 4 .

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

Mena Police Department October 30, 2016 Report was made of a local woman being harassed by someone she did not know. Case is pending. October 31, 2016 A local woman reported that an unknown individual had shot her cat. Case is pending. November 1, 2016 Richard B. Roper, 34, of Mena was charged with theft of property (shoplifting), criminal trespass, and was served an outstanding warrant after officers were called to a local retail store. Jesse Saxour, 28, of Mena was charged with disorderly conduct after a call to a local residence. November 2, 2016 Timothy Hooks, 31, of Mena was charged with misdemeanor counts of possession of schedule VI and IV controlled substance, and felony counts of possession of methamphetamine or cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia. November 3, 2016 Report was made of someone running a vehicle off the road on a local highway. Case is pending. November 4, 2016 Jacob Woodell, 23, of Mena was arrested on outstanding warrants. Shelley Dawn Everett, 42, of Mena was charged with filing a false report. Cody Young, 27, of Mena was arrested on a body attachment warrant. Michael G. Everett, 27, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding felony warrant. November 5, 2016 Brittany Leanne Foster, 26 was arrested on an outstanding felony warrant from Polk County. Wade Roger Stewart, 41, of Mena was arrested on a body attachment warrant. Danielle Rae Smith, 25, of Mena was charged with theft of property (shoplifting) after officers were called to a local retail store. Rick Sandoval, 25, of Carrollton, Texas was charged with third degree battery. o o nt ’ D t nt October 31, 2016 Report of a domestic disturbance on Polk

14 near Cove. Information has been provided to the rosecuting Attorney’s ffice for further consideration. Report from complainant on Highway 71 South near Cove of the theft of prescription medication. Medication was later located. Report from complainant on Farmer Lane near Hatfield of loud music. Deputy responded. Neighbor advised they would turn music down. Report of a gun shot victim on Polk 76 East near Acorn. Arrested was Ed Martin, 46, of Mena, on a Warrant for Battery 1st Degree, Terroristic Act and Possession of a Firearm by Certain Persons. November 1, 2016 Report of an unattended death on Polk 70 near Acorn. The scene was released to the Polk County Coroner. Report of an assault on an individual on Polk 73 near the Ink community. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s ffice for further consideration. Report from complainant on Polk 47 near the Rocky community of damage done to their vehicle at an unknown time. November 2, 2016 eport of a structure fire on hird treet in Hatfield. Hatfield and Cove fire departments responded. Request for assistance with a family member from complainant on Polk 68 near the Cherry Hill community. Request for a welfare check on Polk 626 near the Nunley community. November 3, 2016 raffic stop on Highway 71 outh near Potter led to the arrest of Barry K. Talley, 32, of Dequeen, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear. Report of a two-vehicle accident on Highway 88 West near Mena. Report from complainant on Highway 71 South near Cove of the theft of prescription medication. Investigation continues. Arrested was Maurizo A. Malucci, 28, of Mena, on a Warrant for Forgery. November 4, 2016 Arrested was Stephen H. Hobbs, 29, of Mena, on a Warrant for Possession of an Instrument of Crime, Possession of a Schedule V Controlled ubstance and bstructing Governmental perations. Report from a Mena woman that her 25-year-old son had been missing for several days. The individual was later located. Report of criminal mischief at the Polk County Courthouse. Information has been provided to the rosecuting Attorney’s ffice for further consideration. November 5, 2016 Report of a disturbance on Gentle Lane near the Board Camp community. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting

Attorney’s ffice for further consideration. Report from complainant on Highway 2 6 West near Hatfield of finding suspicious items at a residence. Information has been provided to the rosecuting Attorney’s ffice for further consideration. Report from complainant on Cart Lane near Acorn of the loss of two goats. Investigation continues. Report from complainant on Polk 55 near the Nunley community of a dog that had been shot. Arrested was Christy D. Pruitt, 22, of Hatfield, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear. November 6, 2016 Report of an ATV accident on Polk 61 near the Board Camp community. raffic stop on Highway 375 West near Mena led to the arrest of Greg D. Brewer, 47, of Mena, on a Body Attachment Warrant. raffic stop on Highway 71 North near Mena led to the arrest of Jeff A. White, 36, of Mena, on a Perry County Warrant. Also

arrested was Hannah L. White, 33, of Mena, on a Sevier County Warrant. Report from Mena Regional Health System of an accident victim. Investigation determined the accident occurred in klahoma, and was then turned over to the appropriate klahoma authorities. Report from complainant on Polk 83 near the Big Fork community of the theft of firewood. Investigation continues. Arrested by a trooper with the Arkansas State Police was Sarah J. Yates, 37, of Mena, on Charges of DWI, Careless/Prohibited Driving and Refusal to Submit. olk County heriff’s ffice worked two vehicle accidents this week. Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 26 Incarcerated Inmates, with 11 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility, of which 1 is currently out of jail on a monitoring system.

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t yard sale, Saturday November 12th, starts at 8 a.m.-? at the old Crossing Building 1122 Maple Ave, Mena, rain or shine. Clothes, toys, books, home décor, exercise equipment, and so much more! Priced to sell! Watch for signs. 11/9 Notice is hereby given that DFA, DIVISION BUILDING AUTHORITY on behalf of ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES is soliciting lease proposals for potential office space in the City of Mena, olk County, A . roposals for existing structures consisting of approximately 8,000 sq.ft., w/40 parking spaces will be considered. Interested parties should contact Charles Thomas, Division Building Authority, 501-682-4344 or charles.thomas@dfa.arkansas.gov for an RFP package. The deadline for proposals is 2 p.m. C.S.T. on Tuesday, December 20th, 2016. 11/16 The Potter Transfer Station will be closed November 11,12, 25 and 26. For more info, call Otis Bissell 479-243-7878. 11/9

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