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State’s High Court Overturns Arms Conviction

BY MELANIE BUCK The Supreme Court of Arkansas has overturned a Polk County jury’s landmark decision that was later affirmed by the Arkansas Court of Appeals in the case of Melissa McCann Arms. Arms was convicted on January 13, 2014, of one count of Introduction of a Controlled Substance into the Body of Another Person, for which she was sentenced to 20 years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections. Arms’ newborn

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Rose Conviction Upheld by Court of Appeals

BY MELANIE BUCK The Arkansas Court of Appeals denied the case of Lori Rose, age 40, who was convicted in October 2014 of Aggravated Residential Burglary, Aggravated Assault, Domestic Battery (2nd Degree), and Terroristic Threatening (2nd Degree) for the shooting of Billy Vaught in his home in November 2013.

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Opening Weekend for OLT’s The Foreigner

SUBMITTED BY ROBBY BURT Opening this Friday, October 17 at the Ouachita Little Theatre is the rip roaring comedy The Foreigner, written by Larry Shue and directed by Robby Burt. It will be presented for two weekends.

The plot revolves around Charlie Baker, The Foreigner. He is an Englishman visiting America with his friend staying at a Fishing Lodge in Georgia. Guests believing that Charlie is from an exotic country and cannot understand a word of English so they speak freely around him. Charlie is soon privy to CONTINUED ON PAGE 29

BY MELANIE BUCK Some folks just prefer simplicity. Some crave a simpler life. In the case of Delton Heath, he craves to go back to those days when everything and everyone moved a little bit slower; the porch sitting days after a long, hard day’s work, and he’s found just that. In a society that strives to do everything faster and easier, Heath embraces a different philosophy.

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Godfrey Announces He will not Seek 4th Term as Sheriff

SUBMITTED Sheriff Mike Godfrey has served as Sheriff and Collector since 2011. Sheriff Godfrey has announced that he will not be seeking a 4th term in the upcoming 2016 election.

“It has been a great honor to serve the citizens of Polk County, not only as Sheriff, but as a law enforcement officer since 2000. I am especially proud that I was able to earn the trust of the citizens of Polk County as your elected Sheriff and Collector.”

Godfrey added, “I have found, as Sheriff, I can never make everyone happy. I have always strived to do what I believed to be in the best interests of the citizens of Polk County. I have tried to be consistent, fair, and always use good morals in my decision making.”

Godfrey acknowledged the support of the staff that has supported him through his time as Polk County Sheriff, “When I worked for Sheriff Mike Oglesby, he gave me a piece of advice. He said, ‘always hire people who are smarter than you are. They will make you look good.’ He was right.

I would like to thank the employees who have worked for me at the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Jail, and Tax Office. I would not have been successful without you.”

He added, “While I am saying thank you, I must recognize my family. I don’t know how many holidays, ball games, and family functions I have missed because of my law enforcement career. Thank you to my family for their love and support.”

Godfrey will remain serving as Polk County’s Sheriff through December 31, 2016 and shared a final thought, “If I may have a final thought for the citizens of Polk County, it would be the following: You may not always like, or agree with, local law enforcement but they are here to serve you. They are no doing the job for the glory, or to get rich, they do it because they love it. They love to help people. They are here for you, so please be there for them.”

Two Law Enforcement Veterans Announce Candidacy for Sheriff

Scott Sawyer

Mickey Simmons

SUBMITTED Scott Sawyer has announced his candidacy for Polk County Sheriff and Tax Collector. “I am saddened by the news that Sheriff Godfrey will not seek another term in his position; however, I look forward to the demands that this opportunity presents to me personally and to the challenges that this department and county will face in the foreseeable future.” Sawyer will file as a Republican candidate.

Sawyer attended the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington before relocating with his family to Vandervoort where he began his law enforcement career with the City of Grannis in 1994. “I received my ALETA certification before being hired as a patrolman with the Mena Police Department in 1996. I earned my promotion to Sargeant in 1998 with Mena PD.” Sawyer began his 16-year career with the Polk County Sheriff’s Department in 1999, under the leadership of then Sheriff Mike Oglesby. “When Mike Godfrey became Sheriff in 2011, he promoted me to Chief Deputy, whose duties include investigating major crimes, heading up the Special Response Team for this county, as well as acting Sheriff in his absence. I have over a 1000 hours of Law Enforcement training, including certifica-

SUBMITTED Mickey Simmons has announced his intent to seek election as the Polk County Sheriff, “I am proud to announce that I am entering in the 2016 election for the office of Polk County Sheriff.”

Simmons added, “I am married to Sharon Kay Simmons, my wife of 28 years.

We have two sons, Grant Gorden and Greg Gorden and wife Alisa, and 4 grandchildren, who all live in Mena. I was born and raised in Kirby, Arkansas, to the late Clifton and Zelma Simmons. I have two brothers and five sisters. Upon graduating from Kirby High School in 1976, I completed a 3year enlistment in the United States Marine Corps and after that, I did two years in the United States Army Reserves. After returning home from my military obligation, I worked as a skidder operator in the logging industry.”

In 1982, Simmons began his 33-year law enforcement career. “During this time I worked as a Deputy Sheriff for the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department in California, the Pike County Sheriff’s Department in Arkansas, and for the last 29 plus years with the Arkansas State Police here in Polk County.

Over 17 of those years with the Arkansas State Police have been in a supervisory position directly supervising three counties and on a daily basis being the Duty Supervisor for all of

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Mena, Ark. – The Polk County Republican Committee (PCRC) announced today that filing for county and township offices will begin at noon on November 2, 2015 and end at noon on November 9, 2015.

Candidates can file at the Polk County Courthouse in the basement commencing at noon on November 2nd. A member of the local Republican Party will be present to accept candidate filing fees and provide appropriate forms.

After filing with the county Republican Party, candidates must provide written evidence of filing fee payment and additional paperwork to the Polk County Clerk before noon on November 9th.

Candidates wishing to file should contact PCRC Chairman John Maddox at 479-234-2803 or john@ maddoxmaddox.com.

Scott Announces Candidacy for Polk County Circuit Clerk

SUBMITTED Deborah “Debbie” Scott has announced her intention to seek election to the office of Circuit Court Clerk of Polk County. “As a lifelong resident of Polk County, I would like to see our county continue to grow and prosper. After I graduated from Cove High School, I furthered my education at RMCC and University of Arkansas where I acquired my Paralegal certificate.”

Scott added, “My experience working in the legal field with other attorneys, title companies, and court personnel uniquely qualifies me to serve as Polk County Circuit Clerk. Managing a law office for the past 29 years has also given me the opportunity to engage with people from all walks of life and circumstances; I enjoyed each acquaintance and relationship I have made.”

Scott is engaged to Dale Baker of Vandervoort and has three children – Wendy McDaniel, Director of Admissions at Rich Mountain Community College and her husband, Patrick, Mena City Attorney; Clint Bell, Deputy with the Polk County Sheriff’s Department and his wife, Tanya, Preschool Director at Cossatot River School District; Jennifer Hayes, Inventory and Procurement Department Head at Christian Motorcyclists Association, and her husband Bo, Arkansas State Trooper. She also has seven grandchildren.

Scott added, “I enjoy working for people and want to bring that same sense of friendly service to the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office. My conservative values, efficiency, and understanding of the importance of this office and being familiar with the day to day operations are qualities I want to use to serve the people of Polk County. I ask for your support to elect me as your next Circuit Court Clerk. I look forward to meeting and hearing from the residents of Polk County in the days and weeks ahead.”

The Circuit Clerk’s position is currently held by Sharon Simmons, who announced earlier this year that she does not plan to seek re-election.

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Mena First Baptist Church Welcomes New Pastor

BY MELANIE BUCK A new pastor has been welcomed to lead the First Baptist Church of Mena. Russell Threet, born and raised in the natural state, has been working in ministry for approximately seven years, five of those as lead pastor at a Baptist church in Virginia.

Threet brings with him Sarah, his wife, and their three young boys, 5-year old William Paul, 4-year old Jack, and Luke, who is 18 months.

Threet essentially followed the footsteps of his grandfather who pastored all over Arkansas for 65 years. Originally from the Jonesboro area, Threet said he graduated from Liberty University Baptist Theological Seminary in Lynchburg, Virginia after living life away from God for a while in his early twenties. “I came to know Christ at the age of eleven but through my early twenties and through the first year I was married, I didn’t live for God and He used some extreme circumstances to draw me back and remind me that there was a call on my life, a purpose he had for me.”

In what Threet considers a call from God, he saw an ad where FBC needed a pastor and he inquired. “I get the Arkansas Baptist news and saw the church had a posting in the news and I reached out to the committee. I felt led to make a phone call. Over a series of several more phone calls and a lot of time, I got the job.”

He said although he had heard of Mena before, he had never been to this part of the state. After making the decision to uproot his family, Threet preached his first sermon in Mena on September 20, 2015 and he is excited about what God has in store for he and his family in Mena. “I’m a preacher and I love to preach and pastor. I believe God was leading me here. I just felt led as a pastor and I had a pastor’s heart to want to come here and be part of the church and to glorify the name of Jesus with these people.”

Threet said that II Timothy 4:2-4 says: Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction.

For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.

The thing that is closest to Threet’s heart as a church and as a pastor is that they do things in a way that reflect the truth of the scripture. “At all costs, we hold close to the Bible. The biggest thing that I want to see is that if First Baptist Church of Mena is known for anything, I want them to be known for glorifying Jesus. Not because of the music, or the preacher, or because of the children’s program. I would hope ultimately that people will say ‘First Baptist Church of Mena is a church that loves Jesus and raises up the name of Jesus every time that they meet.”

First Baptist Church of Mena is located on the corner of 9th and Port Arthur Streets in Mena and they meet on Sundays and Wednesdays. For more information, call 479-3942541.

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Airport Master Plan Approaches FAA Approval Phase

Fagan Places 4th in Chile Pepper

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BY MELANIE BUCK The Mena Intermountain Municipal Airport Commission met on Monday in a planning session to discuss some of the final preparations before submitting their 40-year Master Plan to the Federal Aviation Administration. Staff members from KimleyHorn and Morrison Shipley were on hand to explain the details and make adjustments as needed as they presented the plan to the Commission.

Some of the initial assessments include extending runways, creating better taxiways, the possibility of modifying the front of an existing building to create larger wingspan areas, and trimming trees for better lines of sight.

The 40-year Master Plan will be presented to the FAA in the coming months and after being approved, work will begin on various projects to improve airport landing strips and more in the coming years. The projects will be contingent upon funding.

In some cases, the FAA requirements have changed and Mena Airport will have to make necessary modifications or upgrades to stay in compliance in future years. Taxiway to runway areas are one facet that will change. Runway 09-27 will expand to 6,250 feet and Runway 17-35 will have a length of 5,000 feet when plans are approved and construction complete. RVZ (Runway Visibility Zone) is an issue when going from one runway to another. “I’ve been doing this for 27 years and I’ve never had a scope that made me put in red writing that we would identify runway line of sight issues and include corrective alternatives,” said Pam Keidel-Adams of Kimley-Horn, the consulting firm that has assisted the airport throughout the process of creating the Master Plan.

Keidel-Adams was speaking of a line of trees and buildings that block the view of pilots while on the runways. “A big issue with the FAA is that this is a non-standard runway and the taxiway is too small with a blocked line of sight,” added Keidel-Adams.

“Taxiway Bravo is a top priority,” said Airport Manager Will Robbins. The new taxiway will be 240 feet wide to bring it up to standards; however, it will cut into parking lots and ‘aprons’ (parking lots for airplanes) in front of Rose Aircraft Services. When Bravo is fixed, a new apron will be created for customers of Rose Aircraft.

On the west side of the airport, another taxiway will be built, causing approximately five feet of the front of Mena Air Center to have to be removed to make room for larger aircraft. Although the airport doesn’t see a large amount of 737’s, the new areas will create easier landings and taxiways for those that do come in.

Throughout the process, environmental impacts and cost effectiveness will be weighed on each project.

Keidel-Adams and Colin Wheeler of Kimley Horn will take the Commission’s recommendations back with them to include in the final draft of the Master Plan before being sent to the FAA for approval. Gregg Shipley of Morrison Shipley, another consultant, has been working with Will Robbins on a draft to send to the FAA for approval of the Taxiway Bravo plans. A public workshop will be held at the Commission’s next meeting in November.

Morgan Fagan, of Acorn High School, recently ran in the elite Chili Pepper Cross Country Festival in Fayetteville.

Fagan captured 4th place in the Girl’s Open 10k run. For her win, she was awarded a red cape that said, “Super Fast Pepper.” Fagan is shown with Acorn’s Head XC Coach Keith Wilsey.

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MRHS Receives IQI Award

Twenty-four hospitals receive more than $3.7 million in incentive payments

LITTLE ROCK, ark. Mena Regional Health System received a $24,086 performance bonus payment from Arkansas Medicaid and AFMC as part of the annual Inpatient Quality Incentive (IQI) program during a ceremony Oct. 8 at the Statehouse Convention Center. More than $3.7 million in performance bonus payments were made to 24 Arkansas hospitals for the 2015 IQI program. This year’s program showed a significant increase in both the number of hospitals and total payments – in 2014, 13 hospitals received $2.6 million. This is the ninth year IQI has given incentive payments to hospitals.

Since the IQI program began in 2007, Arkansas Medicaid has awarded $33 million to hospitals that have participated in the program and successfully improved care. Through the IQI program, Arkansas hospitals are now screening 99 percent of admitted patients for tobacco use. A majority of the patients identified as tobacco users were offered or provided counseling as well as medications to help them quit.

This year, IQI recognized hospitals that showed improvement in obstetrics and tobacco use screening and treatment. Hospitals were required to meet specific goals for at least 80 percent of eligible measures, including sending blood samples of newborns to the Arkansas Department of Health for screening and offering treatment for tobacco use.

The IQI advisory board, AFMC and Arkansas Medicaid selected the measures. Hospitals must also pass validation of their reporting to qualify.

The Arkansas Hospital Association, Arkansas Medicaid and AFMC worked together to develop the IQI program, which has earned national attention for its innovative involvement with the health care community. This program reflects a growing movement toward rewarding hospitals for commitment to quality and providing evidence-based care to their patients.

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The Department of Arkansas, American Legion will be in the City of Mena to communicate the programs and benefits of the American Legion. American Legion Mena Post 18 invites all veterans and family members to visit them at the Rich Mountain Community College, Student Union Room. There will be state and local officers available to discuss the programs of the legion family, some of which are scholarship, veteran benefits, children and youth programs, national security, and veterans & rehabilitation programs. There will be a Veterans Service Officer available to discuss veteran benefits on all levels.

Legion members will be out in the community visiting veterans and thanking them personally for the part they took in keeping us a free nation.

Come by the college on Friday and Saturday from 9 AM - 4 PM to say hello and learn more about this great organization that is involved in every aspect of the needs of veterans. You may call NW Area Vice Commander Linda Reed on the above days at 870 706 0196.

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Brewer Presents Muzzleloader

Vision Realty Joins Safe Harbor Program Bob Brewer, Jr. presented Billy Dinkins of Wickes with a CVA muzzleloader Saturday, October 10. The muzzleloader was being given away by Liberty Gun & Loan in Hatfield in celebration of their one year anniversary.

submitted Patti K. Oates has announced that Vision Realty is the first Certified Safe Harbor Real Estate Office in Mena. By joining the Arkansas REALTORS© Association’s Safe Harbor program, it allows any REALTORS© company to use Vision Realty’s conference room to meet new clients and verify their identities. Their office will also be displayed on maps and mobile applications. Oates said, “This will help REALTORS© from other areas meet with their clients in a safe environment. Vision Realty is dedicated to increasing a safe industry for all REALTORS© and participates in the Beverly Carter Safety Certified Office Program.

REALTORS© can go to REALTORSafeHarbor.com to find all Safe Harbor locations in their area. Mobile apps are also available.

Oates also said, “In memory of our colleague Beverly Carter, the Arkansas REALTORS© Association Task Force and the Carter Family challenge each office to keep safety in the forefront of Real Estate business at all times.” Beverly Carter was murdered in Little Rock on September 30, 2014 while performing her duties as a REALTOR©.

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City Fall Street Improvements Underway

BY MELANIE BUCK Mena’s annual fall street overlay project began last week and the City’s Street Department has a big schedule ahead of them. The project is projected to use more than 3,132 tons of asphalt, just under 2014’s 3,830 tons used. The cost is expected to be around $332,000 to provide overlay in the following areas: Blake Street, Lakeside Drive, Miller Avenue, Pine Avenue, Prairie Creek Road, Oaklawn Drive, Oak Grove Avenue, Smith Avenue, South Mena Street, Wimberly Street, 8th Street, 9th Street, 11th Street, and Dogwood Drive.

Not all of the streets listed will see the entire street overlaid with new asphalt, only portions of some of the streets. [PHOTO RIGHT BY MARK HOBSON]

Art Gallery Juried Show Draws Steep Competition

Mena Art Gallery held a reception on Friday night and presented awards to the winners of the National Juried Competition that is now on display at the Gallery. Entries were received from across the country in the Gallery’s first national show.

The winners of the juried competition: 1st Place – James Brantley – “A Peeling” - $6,000; 2nd Place – Lee Alban – “End of a Long Run” - $3,000; 3rd Place – Carol Maltby – “The Straw Hat” - $1,000; Award of Excellence – Charles Rouse – “New York Yellows” - $100; Award of Excellence – John Bayalis – “Vacations End” - $100; Award of Excellence – Daniel Cassity – “New Sheriff in Town” - $100; Award of Excellence – Carla Bird – “Cooking Lesson” - $100; Award of Excellence – Christopher Walsh – “Tranquil Yard” - $100; Award of Excellence – Kimberly Beck – “Composed in the Shade of the Hawthorne” - $100; Award of Excellence – Aron Belka – “Market Woman” - $100; Award of Excellence – John Cole – “Restoration” – Plein Air Online Showcase; Award of Excellence – L. S. Eldridge – “Revolutions of K-6 Grades Boys & Girls Five” – Plein Air Magazine Award; Award of Excellence – Rance Jones – “Checking the Gears” – Art Collector’s Register at Hatfield Gym October 31st from 10 am - 12 pm Editor Award.

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On Friday, October 2, Logan Lind, a local musician performed for the PCDC Adult Education & Wellness Center. Logan showed his versatility by performing an array of songs from folk to rock with a blend of country and gospel mixed into the show. The highlight for the audience was during Logan’s rendition of “Ginger Snaps,” an original song written

by Logan during his concert tour of Norway. Both Logan and his wife, Whitley, are generous supporters of Polk County Developmental Center. Giving back to the community is an imperative part of his career.

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Troop K (seven counties).

He added, “During my career I have always tried to treat citizens fairly, equally and most of all with respect and if elected Sheriff, this will continue. If elected, my staff and I will work diligently to serve and protect all the citizens of Polk County. As Sheriff, I want to maintain a close working relationship with all law enforcement agencies and keep open communication with the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. I feel it is vital that we all work together to keep Polk County a safe, low crime county.

I am looking forward to speaking with as many of you as I can in the weeks ahead. I will listen to your ideas and suggestions.”

Simmons closed by saying, “I am running on the Republican Party ballot and I would sincerely appreciate your consideration during the March 2016 Primary Election.

Lind Plays Personal Concert for PDCD Students

Mena JAG Program Excels at State - Looking Forward to Nationals

submitted On September 29, 2015 Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) State Leadership Conference Competition was held in Little Rock, Arkansas at UALR. The students listened to a motivational speaker and competed in their respective events. The three event categories open for students from across the state to compete in were Public Speaking, Employability Skills, and Math Skills.

In Public Speaking, students were judged over the presentation of a speech they wrote about the national JAG theme, “Career and College Ready.” In Employability Skills, competitors composed a résumé, letter of application, and were then interviewed by a panel of judges to rank their employability. Math Skills was a written test in which students were challenged to demonstrate their math skills.

The top three places in each event will qualify for the national competition in Washington D.C. at the National Student Leadership Academy. First place winners will have their trip paid to attend and compete at the National Student Leadership Academy. Student competitors from Mena - Public Speaking - Trever Coburn, Employability Skills - Macey Baucom, and Math Skills - Nayeli Basilio. Both Basilio and Coburn placed. Coburn received 3rd in the state for Public Speaking and Basilio received 1st in the state in math. Nayeli Basilio is looking forward to Washington D.C. and representing Mena High School and Arkansas nationally.

Pictured Left to right - Macey Baucom, Mary Jacobs - JAG Conference Chair, Nayeli Basilio, Marylene Tate - JAG State Supervisor, and Trever Coburn.

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Ark. Farm Bureau Seeking Hall of Fame Nominations

Heath, a harness maker, also owns and leases land to cut hay. After years of LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame is seekriding a loud, rough tractor, ing nominations from the public for its class of 2015. The nomination deadpulling a mower or a baler line is Nov. 6. for hours on end, Heath met The Agriculture Hall of Fame recognizes Arkansans who are or have John Turk, who had moved contributed significantly to the state’s largest industry, while spotlighting here from Wyoming. Heath saw him using an their contributions to the state’s economic development. Since its first antique sickle mower about three years ago. class was selected in 1987, a total of 148 men and women have been Intrigued and inspired, Heath had to have inducted. one. “I break horses and mules to work and I Butch Calhoun, chairman of the Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame, thought when you put one on a sickle mower says anyone can nominate a person believed worthy for the honor. and get them to mowing hay, you can work “The history of Arkansas agriculture is filled with great men and womthem just about anywhere,” said Heath. en,” Calhoun said. “The role of the Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame is “To me, mowing with a tractor makes me to honor the worthy individuals who made a profound impact on Arkansas sore from turning, twisting and looking, and agriculture.” there’s always dust flying. With the sickle mower and horses, there isn’t much dust and it may be ten The Farm Bureau Center in Little Rock houses the Agriculture Hall of times slower, but it’s much more enjoyable. It’s more enjoyable than any other way I’ve ever done hay.”

Fame, which is sponsored by the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce And other than a little help from his friend, Grafton Roberts, Heath does it all on his own. and Arkansas Farm Bureau.

This year, Heath is working on a 16-acre plot with the sickle mower and next year hopes to cut an Additional information and online nomination forms are available at additional 25-acre plot as well. “It will probably take us all year to do it but that’s ok,” Heath said. Heath www.arkansasaghalloffame.org. Forms can also be requested by calling hopes to have two sickle mowers going next year and also hopes to rake and bale the hay the old MaLeta Stephens at 501-228-1470. fashion way as well. “If I can get a little ag baler by next year, that’s what I want to do. If the good Lord The induction ceremony for the next class will be March 4, 2016 in Little will allow it and bless me,” smiled Heath.

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When asked how much slower it is, Heath referenced a story from a friend. The friend told his son after a nine-hour day of raking and baling 50 acres on tractors, that it would’ve taken his grandfather all summer long to do it the old fashion way with a sickle mower. “I Like us on Facebook 479-394-4200 • Toll Free 1-888-394-4200 • 1114 A Hwy 71 South, Mena admire the Amish because that’s the way hollyspringsRE they do it all the time. It’s slow and simple holly_springs_real_estate and it’s the foundation of the haying busiReady to sell? ness,” stated Heath.

Or, are you looking Heath said he would advise anyone interested in learning the old fashion way for that ‘just right’ to “get after it…It’s the old timey way and property?

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Donna Jane Howell, age 52, of Mena, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 1, 2015 in Little Rock. She was born on Sunday, November 11, 1962 to Elijah and Betty Jane Wilson Pate in Mena, Arkansas.

Donna was a woman that lived her life to the fullest, by first living for her Lord. She attended Light of Glory Full Gospel Church in Mena for many years. She loved her children so deeply and loved to watch her children grow up as great kids. Donna enjoyed cooking and loved serving large meals for her family and friends. She made a braised, stuffed cream cheese, mushroom, deer tenderloin that was out of this world good! She also would make her husband, Michael, his mother’s recipe for Chess Pie. Donna owned and operated numerous beauty shops in Mena over her 31-year career but for the last 15 years she was on Mena Street with her shop Visions of Perfection Hair Salon. She enjoyed crocheting, reading, hunting, fishing, camping, and riding her 4-wheelers. Donna was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Donna is survived by her husband of 16 years, Michael Howell of Mena; her parents, Elijah and Betty Pate of Mena; her sons, Kelhan Howell of Mena, Kristopfer Howell of Russellville, Keary Howell of Cabot, Kyle Howell and his wife, Barbara of Cabot, Brandon Goff and his wife Darla of Hackett; her daughter and son-in-law, Angela and Staff Sergeant Fred Taylor Ware of Barksdale Air Force Base of Shreveport, Louisiana; her brothers, David Entrekin of Jackson, Mississippi, Rusty Entrekin of Kennesaw, Georgia, Nathan Entrekin of Atlanta, Georgia; her sister, Elizabeth Tarver of Branson, Missouri; her grandchildren, Kristopfer Manning How-

Gearld Newton Land Gearld Newton Land, Sr., age 77, of Cove, Arkansas passed away Friday, October 9, 2015 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas.

He was born June 16, 1938 to the late Hugh L. Land and Myrtle Voss Land in America, Oklahoma. He was happily married to Mary Boyd Land for the past 60 years. He was a logger and an avid hunter and fisherman and will be dearly missed by all.

He is survived by wife, Mary Land of Cove, Arkansas; daughters, Jane Dunagan and husband Jerry of Cove, Arkansas, Joyce Hopper and husband Danny of Cove, Arkansas, Lesia Parker and husband Ora of Cove, Arkansas; sons, Gearld Land, Jr. and wife Nena of Mena, Arkansas, Vergil Land and wife Tammy of Cove, Arkansas; brother, James Austin Land of Ardmore, Oklahoma; sister, Judy Williford and husband Wesley of Grove, Oklahoma; twelve grandchildren, numerous greatgrandchildren and a host of family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

The family of Nell Lance would like to send a very special Thank You to all who honored her with your special prayers, kind words, food, and flowers. We would also like to say a very special Thank You to Bro. Mark Lyle and all the other pastors and their congregations, for all that they did. Words cannot express how much you have touched our hearts during the passing of our mother. Again, we say a big Thank you and may God bless each of you.

Gratefully, Frankie Lance & Family, Gary Lance & Family, Cathy Taylor & Family

Funeral Services were Monday, October 12, 2015 at 10 a.m. at the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home Chapel in Mena with Brother Todd Webb officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Hatfield Arkansas.

Visitation was Sunday, October 11, 2015 at Beasley-Wood Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Dennis Johnny Tucker Dennis Johnny Tucker, age 77, of Mena, Arkansas passed away Friday, October 9th, 2015 in his home in Mena.

Dennis was born in Collins, Arkansas to Hattie Joe Miller and Henry Otis Tucker on April 20th, 1938. Born into a family with 4 siblings, Dennis worked side-by-side with his daddy in the log woods from the time he was old enough to hold a saw, learning a trade that would follow him the rest of his career and a work ethic that he would pass on to his own children. In 1959, Dennis met his 1st wife of 25 years, Beula Pearl Overton of Traskwood, Arkansas. They went on to raise two children together before parting ways in 1984. Dennis remarried Ruby Rylie Tucker in 1990; they had a wonderful decade together before her death in 2000. Though widowed for 15 years, Dennis kept Ruby as his wife in his heart until his own death where-on he believed they would be reunited in heaven.

Dennis was preceded in death by his wife Ruby; his mother and father; brother, Bob Tucker; sisters, Lillian Lewis and Martha Traylor; as well as his son, Dennis Johnny Tucker, Jr. Dennis was survived by son, David Tucker of Mena; daughter, Jennifer Diane Tucker of Hensley, Arkansas; grandchildren, Ashley and James Jennings of Mena, Amanda and James Courtney of Hot Springs, David and Candy Stewart of Benton, Aaron and Teresa Ellis of Heavner, Oklahoma; twelve greatgrandchildren and one on the way; sister, Myrtle Fay Earl of Texas; several neices, nephews, and cousins.

Memorial service was held at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, October 13th, at the chapel of Beasley Wood Funeral Home in Mena with a procession to Oden Cemetary following the service. Official visitation was held at Beasley Wood Monday, October 12th, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Dennis was a giving and kind-hearted man of God. His open, loving nature never failed to touch those around him. He was always there with a kind word, ready smile, and open arms. The joy he found in life made his presence in everyone else’s a gift. To know him was to love him and he will be dearly missed by any and every one he knew.

OBITUARIES

Donna Jane Howell

ell of Russellville and Madison Abigaile Howell of Cabot; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena with Bro. Russell Lewis officiating. Interment followed at the Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Big Fork under the direction of Bowser Family Funeral Home of Mena. Visitation was Monday, October 5, 2015 from 6-8 P.M. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena.

Pallbearers were Kris Howell, Keary Howell, Kyle Howell, Rodger Goff, Brandon Goff, and Richard Howell.

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James Duke Watts James Duke Watts, Jr., age 69, of Mena, Arkansas passed away Thursday, October 8, 2015 in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

He was born in Meridian, Mississippi on February 4, 1946 to the late James Duke Watts, Sr. and the late Mary Jane Barnes Watts. He was lovingly married to Marsha Ann Strauss Watts and owned Vaughan Hardware Company. Duke served his country in the United States Marines and fought in the Vietnam War. He enjoyed camping and hiking with his sons. He was a loving and kind husband, father, and friend to all who knew him. He will be dearly missed.

He is survived by wife, Marsha Watts of Mena, Arkansas; sons, James Duke Watts, III, of Tuttle, Oklahoma and William Michael Watts of Chesterfield, Missouri; and sister, Marellen Watts Struhar of Black Mountain, North Carolina.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Mary Jane Watts.

Graveside services will be Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the Pinecrest Memorial Park under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Visitation is general.

The family of Mr. James Duke Watts, Jr. would like to say thank-you for the loving care he received while in the Heritage Nursing Home in Hot Springs and Glenwood Nursing and Rehab in Glenwood.

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Pamela Bell and Shauna Wagner – Mother & Daughter Surviving Together

by jaclyn rose When Pamela Bell moved from California to Arkansas in 1983 she was looking for a new start for herself and her 18 month old daughter, Shauna. In 1986, she met her to-be husband, Hershel, and in 1989 they married and combined their families. “Hershel had three children: Wendy McDaniel, Clint Bell, and Jennifer Hayes, and he adopted Shauna. Then we had our youngest, Cheyenne Bell. When it comes to our marriage we couldn’t do it without God. We couldn’t do anything without Him,” explained Pamela.

In 2000, Shauna graduated from Van-Cove High School and married her schoolgirl crush, Jacob Wagner, in 2002. They had two children, Jordan and Hayden, and planned on having two more children when Shauna miscarried in September of 2010.

Right before Shauna’s miscarriage Pamela felt a strong urgency to not begin the new school year in her position as a seventh through ninth grade business teacher for the Cossatot River School District. “I didn’t know why but I just didn’t want to go back to work. I knew God was telling me that I didn’t need to go, but we needed the money so I went back, the whole time knowing that I wasn’t supposed to,” explained Pamela.

After Shauna’s miscarriage she was told revisit Dr. Mesko six months later to see if she could keep trying for more children. At the same time, out of nowhere, Pamela began having seizures, which were later determined to be stress seizures. With that diagnosis, her family believed it was time for her to put in her resignation. “I knew something was coming up and that God wanted my full attention on it,” said Pamela.

A week before the follow up for her miscarriage, Shauna found a painful knot in her breast. “Dr. Mesko said that I wasn’t high risk for breast cancer and he wanted to see me back in six months for a recheck. The lump got bigger and more painful and the end of January, first of February, I was sent to a surgeon who did a mammogram and ultrasound,” explained Shauna. A biopsy on February 11, 2011, found that Shauna had breast cancer and by the time she met with doctors at UAMS in Little Rock, it had moved to her lymph nodes.

Shauna then began her treatment, six rounds of chemo, one every three weeks. However, after her first round of chemo, Shauna developed an infection that landed her in the hospital for six days of complete isolation. Her mother would drive from Mena to Cove every night to stay with her so Shauna’s husband could care for their children. “The first night Hayden got sick and I laid in bed crying because my baby was sick and I couldn’t take care of him. My mom looked at me with tears in her eyes and said, ‘I know the feeling,’” explained Shauna. Later that week, Pamela was getting ready to head to the hospital with Shauna while her youngest daughter begged her to stay home with them. After struggling with leaving her family, Pamela got in her car and proceeded to have a heated conversation with God, begging Him to take the cancer from Shauna and give it to her. “For the first time, I audibly heard God and He said, ‘This is not your battle, it is hers, if I wanted you to have it I would have given it to you. She will have a greater testimony than you because you are ready to go, she is not. She will fight, you wouldn’t.’ It was so clear and I knew He had it under control. I said, ‘ok it’s your way, I accept it,’” said Pamela.

On August 11, 2011, Shauna underwent a double mastectomy and reconstruction and was declared cancer free, but was told she would never be able to become pregnant. However, God had other plans and in January of 2013, Shauna found out she was pregnant with her daughter, Summer, born in September of 2013 completely healthy, their ‘angel baby’ and again in July of 2015, Shauna gave birth to Abigail, another healthy baby girl. “When people would ask how many kids Jacob and I wanted, we always wanted four, and that was exactly what God allowed us to have,” said Shauna with a smile.

In December of 2012, Pamela went in for a mammogram and there was something found, but she put off further testing at the time. In late 2013, after more testing, she was sent immediately to UAMS and had a biopsy that day, the radiologist said with complete certainty that it was cancer. “The doctor said that I didn’t seem too concerned and I told him that I had asked God for this and he didn’t understand. I explained to him that God had healed my daughter and I was ok with taking it. What’s the worst that can happen, if I die I live in Heaven, if I don’t I live here.

Shauna has so much to do, she has babies to raise; I’ve lived. If the Lord is ready to bring me home, I’m ready to go,” explained Pamela.

Pamela then went on to receive six rounds of chemo, teaching her business classes through it all. “My kids joked right along with me, they were all excited to see how much my hair would grow, they really went along the journey with me,” explained Pamela. After a bilateral mastectomy that went all the way back to the chest wall, a PET scan revealed a 6 mm nodge. In the near future, Pamela will have further testing to determine if that has grown, but today she continues to stand on the truth that God is in control and she cannot do anything to change that.

Throughout this entire journey, the love and support of their family and friends, kept Pamela and Shauna going. “Hershel was so supportive, he told me, ‘don’t look back for me, because I’ll be ahead of you the whole way.’ The rest of my family was also so supportive, we had been trying to sell our farm for several years with no luck. After I was diagnosed, in January of 2014, a family became interested in it. After my surgery in March, I came home to a new house, which my family helped unpack and get ready for me. The Lord looked after us every step of the way,” said Pamela. “My family was so supportive too, from bringing us meals, to watching kids while I slept, from running errands to driving me to Little Rock for treatments. And Jacob was amazing. He took care of me, kept the house clean, bought groceries, and took care of the kids, all while working full time. The love, support, and prayers we had from family and friends was overwhelming,” added Shauna.

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BY JACLYN ROSE T-N-L Meat Processing is located at 527 Polk Road 71, off Highway 88 in Yocana, Arkansas. Owner and Master Butcher, Troy Lunsford, gives God all the glory for his business and explained that the initials T-N-L stand for Trust in the Lord, which is exactly what he and his family have done since opening his business nine years ago.

Lunsford was born and raised in Polk County, around the same property his business is located, and graduated from Mena High School in 1990. After beginning his career as a butcher at local Mena Grocery Store, Grubb’s Northside Food Center, he went on to work for Wal-Mart in Springdale, Arkansas, which he would do for the next 12 years. “I traveled around a lot for Wal-Mart opening stores. I spent a lot of time around Southeast Oklahoma, because I was good with people, they wanted me in management. You know, they won’t let you just cut meat,” said Lunsford with a laugh. Later, his family was relocated back to Mena when the Wal-Mart Supercenter opened and he continued to work there for three years.

Lunsford met his wife, Ginger, during camp at the Ouachita Baptist Association in Board Camp and they married in 1992. They have two children, Trey, their 19-year old son, who works at T-N-L and a 16-year old daughter, Kaylee.

Twelve years ago, Lunsford spent a few years in full time ministry with Brother Gene Stacks and today continues as a part time Pastor at Koinonia Christian Fellowship. “I’m really involved in the church and when I’m not working, that‘s where I am. You know as you get older all the extracurriculars seem to get cut out, it’s either at work or at church. Trey and I really enjoy fishing though and have really taken that up,” said Lunsford.

Nine years ago, Lunsford went back to butchering and has built a solid reputation as a meat processor, with a specialty in custom sausages and custom curing and smoking. T-N-L Meat Processing has six employees and works with beef, hogs, lambs, goats and all types of wild game, including bear and, of course, deer. They are open most days during deer season and are a custom processor, with the ability to do a full process down to simply grinding up boneless meat for their customers. “If you dream it, I can do it. We are known for our custom sausages: summer sausages, sausage stick, and ethnic sausages like bratwurst. We also cure and smoke, this is common with bacon. The Lord has really blessed us in this area. I almost quit a few years ago because I was becoming frustrated with my product and my wife said, ‘let’s just pray about this.’ Within a few weeks the Lord began to give me ideas and CALL 479-243-9600 areas in my mind that I needed to change and I really became much more pleased with the product. We are service providers. We don’t sell anything, we just provide a service,” explained Lunsford.

Lunsford works with an organization called “Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry.” Through this, local hunters can bring a deer to Lunsford that is quartered up and for no additional cost he will grind up the meat and donate it to a local food shelter. Hunters can also donate part of their meat to the program.

“Serving your families with “The greatest thing about this is that it all stays local. Protein is so important for Dignity & Care for over 80 years” everyone and meat is one of the hard- Selected Funeral & Life Insurance Agent Member of the National Funeral est things for a food bank to get. All of Directors Assoc. the meat donated here goes directly to 611 Janssen, Mena, AR the Acts of Love Food Bank at Mena’s (479) 394-1310 First Assembly of God Church. This is just a really needed program,” Lunsford explained.

Lunsford also serves as a Justice of the Peace for Yocana. “I’m not a politician but I love Polk County and I want to see it do well. There’s a lot of good folks here and a lot of potential but it needs to be tapped into and directed the right way. I love this area, this is my home,” said Lunsford.

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October 14, 2015 Thursday, 10/15 * 7:00 a.m. - Until Sold Out - Polk County Farmer’s Market at the Historic Mena Depot. Come enjoy meeting local famers and providing your family with fresh healthy seasonal fruits and vegetables, as well as baked goods, eggs jellies and crafts. * 8:00 a.m. – Y’all Come Men’s Breakfast at First United Methodist Church in

Mena. * 10:00 a.m. - Noon - Board Camp Baptist Church distributes food at 107 Polk 63. * 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 216-4882 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 216-0719. * 5:00 p.m. - 9th Street Ministries will have a free dinner and fellowship in the 9th

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Weekly Publication monthly meeting. * 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. * 7:30 p.m. - Ouachita Beekeepers Association monthly meeting at Union Bank.

Tuesday, 10/20 * 7:00 a.m. until Sold Out - Polk County Farmer’s Market, at the Historic Mena Depot, come and enjoy meeting local farmers and providing your family with fresh healthy seasonal fruits and vegetables as well as baked goods, eggs, jellies and crafts. * 8:00 a.m. - 12 noon - ARVAC will hand out commodities at 606 Pine Street. Contact 479-394-4707 for more information. * 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 Delicious Lunch at Vegetarian Soup Kitchen, Mena Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 149 Polk Rd. 43 (Fairground Road), Mena. 479-394-7404. Take-out is available. All are welcome! * 12 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. - Hatfield Town Council meeting at the Town Hall in Hatfield. * 6:30 p.m. - Shady Fire and Rescue District 10 will meet at the Shady Community Center for their regular monthly meeting. * 7:00 p.m. - Wickes V.F.W. Post #10484 will meet in the Wickes Community Center. * 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. - Bluegrass music at Morrow Street Housing Authority Community Room. * 7:00 p.m. - Acorn Fire and Rescue will meet at the fire department. * 7:00 p.m. - Dallas Valley R.V.F.D. will meet for training at the firehouse. * 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous, First United Methodist Church, 9th Street & Port Arthur. For information call 479-2342887 or 479-234-3043.

Wednesday, 10/21 * 12 Noon - 5:00 p.m. - Cove Branch Public Library is open to the public. * 12 Noon – Quality of Life Outreach

meeting at LaVilla Restaurant. * 1:00 p.m. - The Windy Wednesday Quilters Guild meets at the Mena First Baptist Church. For more information call, 479-216-9041. * 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. * 6:15 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. * 6:00 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. * 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - Trek and Varsity for middle and high school students at Grace Bible Church, 1911 Hwy. 71 North.

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Proceeds Benefit Knights of Columbus. * PCDC Jumpstart preschool & Daycare serving those with developmental delays. Questions please contact Saly Smith or Carolyn Burnside at 479394-7572.

• 2ND ANNUAL ZOMBIE RUN - will be on Saturday, October 31st. Registration starts at 3 pm at The Crossing Church, 104 Mena Street. The race will start at 5 pm. The runners will be provided fruit and granola at the finish line. Be prepared to run... Zombies will be present! Call 479394-7600 for questions. * PCDC recycles #1 and #2 plastics. These items are accepted: All liquid dishwashing, shampoo, plastic soda, laundry detergent, vitamin and water bottles, milk jugs.

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Street Ministries Building. * 5:30 p.m. - Polk County Cancer Support Group meets at the Polk County Library, 410 8th Street. * 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. - Dallas Masonic Lodge #128 meets at the Mena Lodge located in the Old Post Office by Janssen Park.

Friday, 10/16 * 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. * 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Mena Regional Health System Employee Chili Cookoff at the hospital cafe. Get chili, cheese, and drink for $6. Proceeds to benefit MRHS Angel Tree. * 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. – Dance to Don Thompson & Talimena Drive Band at the American Legion at Acorn. Admission is $6.

Saturday, 10/17 * 7:00 a.m. until Sold Out - Polk County Farmer’s Market at the Historic Mena Depot. Come and enjoy meeting local farmers and providing your family with fresh health seasonal fruits and vegetables as well as baked goods, eggs, jellies. * 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. * 7:00 p.m. - Mena Church of God will host The Hartley Family in concert at the church on Hwy. 88 East.

Sunday 10/18 * 6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meeting at Saint Agnes Church Parish Hall.

Monday, 10/19 * 12 Noon - 5:00 p.m. - Cove Branch Public Library is open to the public. * 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. – The Polk County Republican Committee meets at the Polk County Library in Mena. * 6:00 p.m. - Turning Point Ministries faith-based support group meets at Mena First Assembly of God, 2111 Sutherland Avenue. * 6:30 p.m. - The Lady Ouachitas meet at Bear State Bank main branch for their

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SUBMITTED Christi Shea Freeze has been chosen as the RMCC Student Support Services’ Student of the Month for September, 2015.

Shea is a wife, Salvation Army volunteer, and English tutor in RMCC’s Learning Enrichment Advising Center. She began attending RMCC in the fall of 2014 and is working on her Associate of Arts degree in elementary education.

She plans to graduate in the fall of 2016. Upon graduation, her goal is to transfer to Southern Arkansas University’s K-6 education program in DeQueen. She credits her college success to her faith in the strength of Christ Jesus, her husband, Mike, and the very helpful support staff in Student Support Services. Shea says, “I am extremely thankful for SSS. They assist with everything a college student needs: use of text books, assistance with typing and printing papers, and most importantly, tutoring. College is hard, but SSS makes the experience easier.”

Louise Durham Learns ‘Stop, Drop & Roll’ During Fire Prevention Week Members of Mena Fire Department and the U.S. Forestry Service educated children at Louise Durham Elementary School, Wednesday, October 7, as part of National Fire Week. First graders at LD were enthusiastic about meeting Fire Pup and Smokey the Bear and learning how to ‘Stop, Drop, and Roll.’

One intuitive first grader asked fire fighters what to do in the case that their parent’s phone has a lock code and they are unable to dial 911. One teacher pointed out that there is an emergency feature on most phone screens. This feature is an important function that children should be taught, along with knowing how to dial 911, and all other safety tips.

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Mena Public School’s Breakfast Monday 10/19 Breakfast pizza, fruit, juice, milk Tuesday 10/20 Mini donuts, fruit, juice, milk Wednesday 10/21 Breakfast bites, fruit, juice, milk Thursday 10/22 Cereal, toast, fruit, juice, milk Friday 10/23 Pancakes, fruit, juice, milk

Mena Public School’s Lunch Monday 10/19 Main: Turkey & cheese flatbread sandwich, lettuce & tomato, french fries, fruit, milk; Choices: Mini corndogs, salad, french fries, fruit, milk, or Chef Salad Tuesday 10/20 Main: Stromboli, spinach salad, corn, fruit, milk; Choices: Pizza, spinach salad, corn, fruit, milk, or Chef Salad Wednesday 10/21 Main: Hot dog, baked beans, pickle spear, Cheez Its, fruit, milk; Choices: Rib patty sandwich, baked beans, pickle spear, Cheez Its, fruit, milk, or Chef Salad Thursday 10/22 Main: Chili w/ crackers, cheese stick, coleslaw, cinnamon roll, fruit, milk; Choices: Baked potato w/ ham & cheese, salad, broccoli w/ cheese, cinnamon roll, fruit, milk; or Chef Salad Friday 10/23 Main: Country style beef patty, mashed potatoes w/ gravy, California blend vegetables, hot roll, fruit, milk; Choices: Chicken tenders, mashed potatoes w/ gravy, California blend vegetables, hot roll, fruit, milk, or Chef Salad Acorn School’s Breakfast Monday 10/19 Breakfast burrito, fruit, juice, milk; Choice: Cereal Tuesday 10/20 Super donut, fruit, juice, milk; Choice: Cereal Wednesday 10/21 Cereal, fruit, juice, milk Thursday 10/22 Biscuit, gravy, fruit, juice, milk; Choice: Cereal Friday 10/23 Super bun, fruit, juice, milk; Choice: Cereal

Acorn School’s Lunch Monday 10/19 Corn dog, baked beans, french fries, fruit cocktail, milk Tuesday 10/20 Chicken, mashed potatoes, carrots, roll, peaches, milk Wednesday 10/21 Chili, cheese, Fritos, veggie strips, cinnamon roll, spiced apples, milk Thursday 10/22 Chicken and noodles, broccoli, tossed salad, roll, pears, milk Friday 10/23 Hamburger, french fries, lettuce, tomato, onion, rice crispy treat, fresh fruit, milk

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The winners were Ryan Carbone (winner of the large flat screen television), Seth Garrett (winner of the Men’s Variety Package), Mariah Gutierrez (winner of the Lady’s Day Out Package), Darrel Jones (winner of the iPad Mini), and Tara Sexton (winner of the Gift Certificate Bundle).

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Arms appealed her case to the Arkansas Court of Appeals in January 2015. In the appeal, Arms was (1) challenging the sufficiency of evidence to support her conviction; (2) arguing that the circuit court erred by denying her motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction; and (3) argued that the circuit court erred by denying her motion to dismiss because the controlled substance was injected into herself and not her child.

Even though Arms and her newborn tested positive for methamphetamine and Arms’ admitted to taking the drug while pregnant, Arms’ attorney, Randy Rainwater, argued in the appeal that there is no reference to unborn children in the current statute and that Arkansas law does not define an unborn child as a ‘person’ except in cases of homicide. At the time, Prosecuting Attorney Andy Riner said there is an easy fix to the law by changing the language to state that ‘person’ includes an ‘unborn child in utero at any stage of development.’ Even though the legislation was unclear, during Arms’s appeal, appellate Judge Whiteaker did concur with Riner that in the case of Arms, it did include unborn children and affirmed the conviction based on the fact that her fluids continued to flow through the umbilical cord to the infant for a period after the child was born.

State Representative Nate Bell wrote and tried to pass a bill through the Arkansas General Assembly that would clarify the definition of ‘person’ to include ‘an unborn child in utero at any stage of development;’ however, after passing through the House, it failed in the Senate.

After her appeal was denied, Arms took her case to the Arkansas Supreme Court challenging the same issues. In the Supreme Court’s findings it stated, “The record is completely devoid of any evidence that Arms directly introduced methamphetamine into her baby’s system by causing the child to ingest or inhale it. Therefore, to sustain this conviction, this court would be required to construe section 5-13-210 to mean that Arms’s own use of the drug meant “otherwise introduc[ing]” it to the child. We note that there was no evidence of an ongoing transfer of the methamphetamine that was in Arms’s system after the child was born. The jury would thus have been forced to speculate that Arms was “otherwise introducing” the drug into the child at that point. When a jury reaches its conclusion by resorting to speculation or conjecture, the verdict is not supported by substantial evidence, and we must reverse and dismiss the charges.”

Being the first case of its kind in Arkansas, upon conviction in Polk County, Riner said, “This case was about bringing attention to [the baby] and other babies who are being born addicted to controlled substances, and it was an important one. It seems that nothing is being done by the legislature to address this problem, and having begun to poke around the edges of the problem we have realized that it is much more common than we suspected.” In fact, after the McCann Arms conviction, two more Polk County woman were also convicted and sentenced for the same crime.

Regarding the Arkansas Supreme Court decision to throw the Arms conviction out, Riner said, “There are two sides to this issue. My side is: you hurt somebody, a child. The other side is: we should do nothing about this and turn our head and look the other way. Leaders don’t turn their heads. The medical community and everyone else needs to wake up because these are real children and they are getting hurt.

When somebody that’s a leader in the executive branch of government sees a problem they tackle it, while everybody else sits and rings their hands of it. We need to come up with a solution, that’s the bottom line.”

Riner went on to say that Attorney General Leslie Rutledge’s office did a great job with presenting the case to the Arkansas Supreme Court. “I think the Attorney General’s office did a fabulous job arguing the case. I knew that they were committed to it when they sent the Solicitor General to me. Lee Rudosky did a great job with it. The appeal that they wrote was excellent.

It’s pretty hard to make a difference from Western Arkansas but when somebody like that gets involved, they’ll listen to them.”

The Arkansas Attorney General’s office issued a statement that said AG Leslie Rutledge and her office are “committed to working with the General Assembly to clarify that this statute makes it a crime for a pregnant woman to introduce controlled substances like methamphetamine into the body of her unborn or just born child.”

Riner concluded, “This is important to me. Amendment 58 Section 2 says, in essence, that it is the policy of the state of Arkansas to protect the unborn to the full extent allowed by the federal constitution. The people went to the polls and voted that into law. What the court has done is said the legislature needs to pick this up and explicitly act. This is about seeing a problem, exerting leadership, and doing the right thing to try to get to a solution.”

entered or remained in Vaught’s residence unlawfully.

In the opinion released by the Court of Appeals, it stated: “A person commits the offense of residential burglary if he or she enters or remains unlawfully in a residential occupiable structure of another person with the purpose of committing in the residential occupiable structure any offense punishable by imprisonment. A person ‘enters or remains unlawfully’ when he or she does not have a license or a privilege to enter or remain upon the premises.

Furthermore, a person commits aggravated residential burglary if he or she commits residential burglary as defined above and (1) is armed with a deadly weapon or represents by word or conduct that he or she is armed with a deadly weapon; or (2) inflicts or attempts to inflict death or serious physical injury upon another person.”

Rose argued on appeal that she had a privilege or a license to enter Vaught’s home during their relationship and that, according to his testimony at trial, he never revoked this privilege or license prior to the shooting. While Vaught did admit on cross-examination during the trial that he had never explicitly told Rose that she was no longer welcome in his home after their breakup, the State asserts that any privilege or license Rose had as Vaught’s girlfriend was revoked when that relationship ended and that “no express revocation was necessary.”

The opinion also stated: “Here, the evidence showed that Rose entered Vaught’s home while he was asleep, grabbed a loaded rifle, and then pointed the gun at him, telling him not to move and to “prepare to die.” Vaught pleaded with Rose to call the police and was then shot in the leg as he attempted to kick the gun away. After Vaught regained control of the gun, he phoned for help and told Rose to leave. Under the circumstances in this case, there was substantial evidence to support a finding by the jury that Rose unlawfully entered or remained in Vaught’s home, and we therefore affirm her conviction for aggravated residential burglary.”

Rose will remain in the Arkansas Department of Corrections serving a 36-year sentence that was handed down by the jury in the case.

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fications as LE Instructor, D.A.R.E. Instructor, Crime Scene Investigator, Tactical Operations and others. I have been named twice as ‘Law Enforcement Officer of the Year’ by community affiliations and have received three meritorious commendations during my career.”

Sawyer stated, “I am extremely proud of the accomplishments this agency has had during my employment here. I have helped implement the School Resource Officer programs at Cossatot River and Ouachita River School Districts as well as Rich Mountain Community College. I have also been responsible for keeping this department current with the continuing education and training as required by this State for each Deputy and Jailer/Dispatcher.”

Sawyer is married to Cindi (nee Frachiseur) who is employed with the Arkansas National Guard as a Family Assistance Specialist and the couple resides in Mena with their two children, Kensie and Colton, who attend Mena High School.

“Both are very active in sports there. We attend Holly Grove Missionary Baptist church in Grannis with other family members.”

“I have been serving this County for the last 21 years with various agencies.

The next few years will be challenging times for all law enforcement considering the current climate toward officers. Tight budgets will be the leading concern we will be facing. I believe my experience will assist me in leading this agency through the rough times. I look forward to meeting with members of this county and hope to continue to keep this agency under local supervision and searching for local solutions for Polk County problems. Overall, Polk County is asafe and secure place to call home and I hope to keep it so for our families and friends.”

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Arkansas Ranks 38th in State Exports

BY state SENATOR Larry Teague LITTLE ROCK – The value of produces exported by Arkansas companies went down by 4.1 percent last year, but the long-term trend for exports remains positive.

In 2014 Arkansas sent $6.9 billion worth of goods to overseas markets. That is a drop from the previous year, when Arkansas exports totaled $7.2 billion. However, it was 30.2 percent above 2009. More than 50,000 jobs in Arkansas are in industries that export products to foreign markets.

Of all the states, Arkansas ranks 38th in the value of exports, according to information compiled by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, the federal Commerce Department and the U.S. Census Bureau.

Canada is our most important trading partner, buying more than a fifth of the state’s total exports. Canadian firms import seven of the top 10 commodities produced in Arkansas – machinery, iron and steel items, electrical machinery, plastics, vehicles, paper and cereals.

Mexico is our second biggest trading partner, buying about 11 percent of the state’s total exports. In addition to the products purchased by Canadian firms, Mexico buys dairy products, meat and pulp from Arkansas companies.

France, China, Japan, Brazil, Singapore, South Korea, the Virgin Islands and Germany round out the top 10 list of destinations for Arkansas exports.

The most valuable export product made in Arkansas is aircraft, representing almost 24 percent of the total value of our exports. Of the $6.9 billion in total exports originating in Arkansas in 2014, $1.6 billion worth were aircraft products. France, China and the British Virgin Islands were the top three destinations for aircraft manufactured in Arkansas.

Machinery represented 11 percent of our exports and electrical machinery 9 percent. Plastics and organic chemicals accounted for six percent and five percent, respectively. Meat and paper products each accounted for four percent.

The value of poultry products shipped overseas declined by 4.1 percent in 2014, reflecting the overall drop in Arkansas exports. Hong Kong was the top destination for Arkansas poultry.

Exports represent an important part of the state’s economic foundation, particularly for small businesses. In all, 2,264 Arkansas companies exported some type of product, and the vast majority of those firms have fewer than 500 employees.

Developing international trade partners benefits Arkansas in that it helps attract foreign investments in companies that locate in the state. The AEDC lists 236 Arkansas companies that are owned by foreign companies. They employ about 31,600 people, about 3.4 percent of the state’s private sector employment.

German corporations own 24 businesses in Arkansas; Japanese corporations own 16. French companies own 14 and Canadian companies own 12, according to data compiled by the AEDC. Arkansas has trade offices in Shanghai, China and Tokyo, Japan to work with businesses in those countries that are considering an investment or a location in the state.

Recently, the governor led a delegation of Arkansas officials that visited Cuba, to prepare the way for increased trade with that country if Congress eases commercial restrictions and if Cuba loosens centralized governmental control of its economy. Cuba imports rice and poultry, so Arkansas agricultural interests would benefit if restrictions ever open that country to trade with the United States.

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BY U.S. SENATOR John Boozman WASHINGTON— U.S. Senator John Boozman recognized the 60th anniversary of Little Rock Air Force Base in the Congressional Record, the official proceedings of Congress.

Boozman’s office will present a copy of the Congressional Record statement at tonight’s anniversary celebration. The following remarks are printed in the Congressional Record: Mr. President, I rise today to honor the men and women of Little Rock Air Force Base and the surrounding communities for their steadfast support, spirit of service, and faithful dedication to the defense of our nation.

In 1951, community leaders in Jacksonville, Arkansas and the surrounding region began petitioning Congress for the creation of a local air base. The needed support was unattainable in the post-World War II environment, so supporters took it upon themselves to raise the money and purchase the land required for the base. In only 32 days, these air base advocates raised more than $800,000, and with the combination of purchased and donated land, 6,359 acres were gifted to the U.S. government for the establishment of Little Rock Air Force Base.

On October 9, 1955, the base officially opened. Since that day, it’s served as a strategic operating location for numerous mission sets. From reconnaissance and bomber alert missions to the ever-present readiness of Titan II missile crews, Little Rock Air Force Base stood ready. With their cargo aircraft and selfless airmen, the base has responded to numerous natural disasters and humanitarian missions. Most recently, with the C-130 Hercules, Little Rock Airmen have had a continuous global presence. From training members of three U.S. services and 20 foreign nations to supporting operations on five of the seven continents, they embody their motto as “The Home of Combat Airlift.”

Over the past 60 years, the men and women of Little Rock Air Force Base have employed weapons systems covering every key tenant of Air Power. Currently, the base seamlessly blends Active Duty, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Command personnel into a singular fighting machine, taking Airmen from initial qualification through graduate-level training.

From its inception, Little Rock Air Force Base has been uniquely suited to fulfill any mission it is presented. The support of the community provides an unmatched strength that cannot be countered by any weapon system. The people of central Arkansas have opened their hearts and homes for six decades to welcome the men and women of the United States military.

Mr. President, I am proud to represent the men and women of Little Rock Air Force Base and the communities who support them. I am grateful for their service and dedication and look forward to a future of continued success and cooperation.

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Dear Editor, We just want to express our heart felt thanks and gratitude to the community of Mena for their abundant out pouring of love and funds to the soup kitchen. Because of your generosity we will be able to keep the kitchen open for several more months while we search for other resources of funding. The final count in donations is not available yet as more keep coming in. All I can say is that the count is near $4,000 with Ben’s stone carving of the cross bringing in $100.

Thank you Ben. We would also like to express our appreciation to the Arkansas Louisianan Pathfinders for their solicitation of canned goods. We have enough to last us for at least the next six months.

From the volunteers of the soup kitchen, thank you again.

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OPINION

Food, Drugs, and Greed

by micheal reisig Two weeks ago my dog became lethargic. Then he quit eating his canned food. He would take a couple of bites, look up at me, and push the bowl away with his nose – no need to be much clearer than that. Now this was supposedly high quality, expensive dog food, but it was made in China.

The truth is, the majority of our products – from dog food to the most important drugs we consume, are either produced in China or its subsidiaries.

Almost daily we read how trade agreements between America and China are jeopardizing not only America’s economic equilibrium, but the very health of U.S. citizens. Still, little or nothing is being done.

The truth is, why would a country that has absolutely no love for us, live up to product requirements, especially when they know they can buy the middlemen who approve the ingredients in these products. (Sounds like the Iran nuclear deal…)

Here’s the truth: why do Americans think China should be any more concerned about what we consume than our own government? Our own senators and industry watchdogs have stalled legitimate complaints and reluctantly brought to light the problems we face with Chinese products. Our present administration has coddled the Chinese and backed away more often than not on critical issues facing America regarding everything from unethical food industry lobbyists, and the quality of foreign products, to the looming trade deficit and the virtual “owning of America” by Chinese-backed investors.

To add insult to injury, job losses associated with the U.S. China trade imbalance continue to rise, numbering in the millions. Information released by the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission noted that job losses to China have tripled in the years following its admission into the World Trade Organization in 2001. But in recent years the serious economic implications of the US-China trade deficit have been overshadowed by new concerns over product safety.

The salient point here is China has become more and more emboldened by our criminally lackadaisical attitude toward their manufacture of poor-quality, unsafe products. Lobbyists and politicians have been pocketed by Chinese entrepreneurs, and we have reached the point (because of our enormous trade deficit) where U.S. government officials won’t even talk about the elephant in the room, let alone identify it. And when it comes to items like pet food, no one but the pet owner gives a rat’s posterior whether the product has any quality to it. Again, the pets can’t complain, all they can do is quit eating…

As much as we would like to blame all our problems on other countries, the truth is, we are victims of our own avarice and gluttonous appetites for inexpensive goods.

As America’s economy begins to slow and eventually fail, we will be, more than ever, reaching out greedily for cheap products – and the Chinese know it…

Pet food aside, there is a monster threat looming on the horizon that I have spoken of before. About 70 to 80 percent of the “Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients” (APIs) – the biologically active ingredients that make up the millions of drugs Americans consume daily, originate in China. It has been said by industrial leaders that if China decided to stop exporting APIs, most of America’s pharmacies would be empty inside of 90 days.

Just so you understand this, the nation that is building up for an eventual showdown with us, produces the lion’s share of all the drug ingredients we consume.

There are two scenarios here – one is terrible and the other is worse. If at some point we go head to head with China, even in limited warfare, all China has to do is quit selling us drug ingredients, and watch us come apart at the seams.

In an ever-widening sense of irony, we, the masters of exploitation, are now, beginning to be exploited. Sad but true, this experiment in democracy is failing, and autocracies are on the rise around the planet. But democracy hasn’t failed because the premise wasn’t sound – it is failing because, regardless of the form of government, you can’t change the inherent nature of man when it comes to greed.

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October 14, 2015

Ouachita River Wellness Clinic is proud to welcome

Gretchen Goodnight, APN with Healthy Connections as the new nurse practitioner for the wellness clinic.

The Ouachita River Wellness Clinic is located on the Acorn School Campus.

Applications may be picked up at: • Healthy Connections Clinic

• The Ouachita River Wellness Clinic • Acorn School Nurse’s Office (Lisa Falls) Students and/or patients must have an active application on file before they can be seen at either clinic.

Clinic Hours:

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 8 am - 6 pm

For more information please call: Healthy Connections Clinic 479-437-3449 Ouachita River Wellness Clinic 479-394-2932 Lisa Falls, Acorn School Nurse 479-394-0391

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Timmerman Celebrates 50 Years Rudi and Lorraine Timmerman are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, October 17. The celebration will take place in the Ouachita Center starting at 1.

Foster & Jumper to Wed 65 Years of Marriage Celebrated

On Oct. 8, 2015, Leland and Wanda Wood, of Cove, AR, celebrated their sixty-fifth wedding anniversary. They were married on Oct. 8, 1950.

FAMILY

Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Foster of Mena, are happy to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Lindy Kaye Foster to David Christopher Jumper, son of Douglas Craig Jumper. Their sacramental marriage will be held at St. Agnes Catholic Church on October 24, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. A reception will follow at 4:30 at the Ouachita Center.

POLK COUNTY BIRTHS AT MENA REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM

Ashley and Michael Freeman, of Mena, are the proud parents of a baby boy, born on October 4th.

Sydney Tharp and Nicholas Cribb, of Broken Bow, are the proud parents of a baby girl, born on October 5th.

Samantha Frost and Tyler Hurst, of Mena, are the proud parents of a baby boy, born on October 6th.

Teresa and Jeremy Miller, of Oden, are the proud parents of a baby boy, born on October 6th .

Kimberly and Michael Hopper, of Mena, are the proud parents of a baby boy, born on October 8th.

Savanna and Cody Barton, of Cove, are the proud parents of a baby girl, born on October 8th.

CUTEST PET PIC Pulse Reader Vickie Trosclair proudly submitted her chickens.

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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Chelsea and Sammy Holt, of Mena, are the proud parents of a baby girl, born on October 8th.

Steffanie and Alex Solomon, of Mena, are the proud parents of a baby girl, born on October 8th.

Lori and Kristopher Clark, of Mena, are the proud parents of a baby girl, born on October 9th.

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The Weatherman A film crew was on location deep in the desert. One day an Old Indian went up to the director and said, “Tomorrow rain.”

The next day it rained. A week later, the Indian went up to the director and said, “Tomorrow storm.”

The next day there was a hailstorm. “This Indian is incredible,” said the director. He told his secretary to hire the Indian to predict the weather. However, after several successful predictions, the old Indian didn’t show up for two weeks.

Finally the director sent for him.

“I have to shoot a big scene tomorrow,” said the director, “and I’m depending on you. What will the weather be like?”

The Indian shrugged his shoulders. “Don’t know,” he said. “Radio is broken.”

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HISTORY

Moments From America’s History A Legacy of Faith, Courage and Service

BY JEFF OLSON American history is replete with accounts of Americans who contributed in extraordinary ways to the future and legacy of our great nation. One such is the subject of this writing. Born the third of eleven children in a two-room log cabin on December 13, 1887, Alvin Cullum York grew up a hard working young man farming land which grew rocks much better than it did corn, but he was also rambunctious and with quite a wild side. Through the love, prayers and patience of his mother, counsel of his pastor and by the grace of God, York became a Christian in January 1915 and before long became very active in his local church; serving as song leader, teacher and elder.

After America entered World War I, the military draft eventually arrived in York’s home town of Pall Mall but he initially refused to register because of his religious convictions. A coward he was not, but a hypocrite he was also not. As he later stated, “I was worried clean through. I didn’t want to go and kill. I believed in my Bible.” Encouraged by his pastor, Rosier Pile, he applied for exemption as a conscientious objector, but his request was denied as was his appeal. With some reservations and reluctance, York registered for the draft on June 5, 1917 and reported to Camp Gordon, Georgia. However, unanswered questions still remained. During a time of soul-searching back home on furlough and upon receiving insightful guidance (rooted in the Bible and American history) from two of his commanding officers, York came to understand the justification and necessity of war in protecting his home, family and way of life and in preserving the freedom to worship and serve God according to his conscience and beliefs.

York’s early life in rural northern Tennessee gave him reason for and experience in becoming an excellent marksman. This skill proved very useful when the 82nd Infantry Division was sent to France to defeat the German army. Ninety-seven years ago this month, October 8, 1918, York’s faith, courage, marksmanship and resolve were put to the ultimate test in the Argonne Forest. To silence a machine gun nest, he single-handedly shot 28 enemy soldiers and then captured another 132, including 4 officers. For his valor on Hill 223 York was awarded many citations, among them the Congressional Medal of Honor.

In York’s words, “In the war the hand of God was with us. It is impossible for anyone to go through with what we did and come out without the hand of God. We didn’t want money; we didn’t want land; we didn’t want to lose our boys over there.

But we had to go into it to give our boys and young ladies a chance for peace in the days to come.”

As one of the most decorated soldiers of World War I, Sergeant York was soon famous and therefore highly sought after by American businessmen and politicians for endorsements. All of the offers totaled well over one hundred thousand dollars, but York refused them convinced that “Uncle Sam’s uniform ain’t for sale.” Instead, he returned home where he married his sweetheart Gracie in June 1919 and resumed farming and serving his church. Alvin York wore the mantle of “war hero” with a quiet dignity and humility, And count on me to help. When it comes to affordable, reliable health, dedicating the remainder of his life to raising a family and championing rural educadental and vision insurance plans, there are two names you can count on: Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield and LaDon Copelin. tion, economic development, and charitable and civic causes in his native Fentress County and beyond. The school he founded in 1926, The York Institute, is still in For more than 65 years, Arkansans have looked to the Cross and Shield operation in Jamestown. Not long before his death, he said that he preferred to be for health plans to fit their health and budget needs. And, as an Arkanremembered for what he did after the war, “for helping improve education in Tensas Blue Cross Preferred Agent, LaDon Copelin can advise you on the nessee, bringing in better roads, and just helping my fellow man.” plan that’s best for you and your family.

In the fifty-one years since his death, on September 2, 1964, Alvin York’s example and legacy continue to endure and inspire through generations of Tennesseans and many other Americans, including me.

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with us. It is impossible for anyone to go through with what we did and come out without the hand of God. We didn’t want money; we didn’t want land; we didn’t want to lose our boys over there. But we had to go into it to give our boys and young ladies a chance for peace in the days to come.”- Alvin Cullum York

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ARTS

Opening Weekend for The Foreigner

to secrets and scandals of the other guests.

To see how all this plays out mark your calendar now and plan to attend OLT’s production of The Foreigner. Opening night, October 16 at 7:30 pm. Other performance dates are October 17th thru 18th and October 23rd, 24th, and 25th. All performances, with the exception of Sundays, are at 7:30 pm. Sunday Matinee is 2:30 pm.

This is a joint effort between the RMCC Theater Department and the Ouachita Little Theatre. Both organizations hope that this is the start of something big.

Tickets are now on sale at the following locations: Arvest Bank, Union Bank of Mena, and other local banks. Tickets are $8.00— $5.00 for students and seniors.

Be sure to check on the bottom of the posters around town. Tear off the coupon for $1.00 off the ticket price and present it when you buy your ticket.

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SCI-FI MOVIES: ALIEN • AVATAR • COCOON • CONTACT • CUBE • DEJA VU • DUNE • I AM LEGEND • IN TIME • I ROBOT • LEVIATHAN • LIMITLESS • OUTLAND • PREDATOR • RIDDICK • ROBOCOP • ROLLERBALL • SECONDS • SERENITY • SIGNS • SOLARIS • SPECIES • SPHERE • STARMAN • STAR TREK • STAR WARS • THE ABYSS • THE HOST • THE MATRIX • TRON

HOME & GARDEN

“Mrs. Garvan” to Come to Polk County

by kim hughes The Polk County Extension Homemakers have invited Susan Harper of Hot Springs to their Fall Council meeting on Friday, October 23.

Mrs. Harper tells the interesting story of Mrs. Verna Cook Garvan, a long-time resident of southern Arkansas and the founder and benefactress of Garvan Woodland Gardens. She lived in Malvern as a child and later in South Carolina and Florida. She returned to Arkansas and married Francis Patrick Garvan, Jr., son of a prominent and affluent family from New York City.

The site for Garvan Woodland Gardens was purchased in the 1920’s after a timber clear-cut in about 1915. Mrs. Garvan loved this beautiful place so much that she never allowed it to be cut again. In 1956, as a self-taught gardener, she began to develop it as a garden and possible future residence. She was intimately familiar with the land and laid out each path, marking every tree to be removed. Verna also personally chose each new plant and selected its location.

Over the next forty years, Mrs. Garvan planted thousands of specimens, which now form an impressive collection. There are hundreds of rare shrubs and trees, some more than 40 years old, including camellias, magnolias, and more than 160 different types of azaleas.

Upon her death in 1993, Mrs. Garvan bequeathed the property to the Department of Landscape Architecture through the University of Arkansas Foundation, a private, non-profit entity created to sustain university programs. Now an independent department of the University’s Fay Jones School of Architecture, the Gardens continue to flourish and grow through the support of the Arkansas Legislature, Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council, Arkansas Economic Development Commission, many generous private donors, and more than 3,500 members.

It was Mrs. Garvan’s wish that the Gardens be used to educate and serve the people of Arkansas, providing them the joy and repose it had offered her. She noted the devastation of the environment that had taken place in her lifetime and wished to preserve a remnant of the twentieth century’s natural grandeur for generations to come.

The Polk County Extension Homemakers Clubs invite you to join us at 10:00 am at the RMCC Lecture Hall to hear this fascinating story. This is a free event and reservations are not necessary.

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POLICE

October 14, 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 4, 2015 Employees at a local convenience store reported that someone had driven off without paying for gasoline. Case is pending.

Report was taken of a prowler at a local apartment complex. Case is pending identification of suspect.

October 5, 2015 Report was taken of a verbal altercation between a married couple from Mena.

There was no physical confrontation and neither wished to press charges.

October 6, 2015 Helen Maxine Moore, 62, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding fine for failure to pay fines and court costs.

Adam Lee Dollarhyde, 27, and Brandi Fay Sanders, 28, both of Mena were charged with disorderly conduct after officers were called to a disturbance at a local residence.

A local man retrieved a leaf blower that had fallen out of the bed of a pickup truck. If you suspect the item may be yours, come by the police department and identify it.

Charles Self, 39 of Mena was charged with reckless driving, fleeing in a vehicle, having no registration, fraudulent title, running a stop sign, and having no proof of insurance. He was later served an outstanding warrant for 1st degree forgery.

Report was taken of a gas-skip from a local convenience store. Case is pending.

Report was taken of someone breaking into an office at the airport. Case is pending further investigation and results of testing of items retrieved from the scene.

Weekly Publication October 7, 2015 Report was taken of someone finding a laptop computer and a cell phone in the bushes at a local apartment complex.

Case is pending identification of the owner of the items.

A Polk County woman reported that a former boyfriend’s wife has been harassing and threatening her. Case has been sent to the prosecutor’s office for review.

October 8, 2015 John Golding, 50, of Mena was charged with DWI and speeding after a traffic stop.

James Anthony Hembree, 55, of Mena was cited for criminal trespass after he was observed in a local retail store after having been advised in writing that he was not supposed to be there.

October 9, 2015 Matthew W. Anderson, 34, of Mena was charged with battery after officers were called to a disturbance at a local residence.

October 10, 2015 Five Mena youths were cited for loitering after they were observed congregating on a local parking lot in the early hours of the morning.

Officers completed an additional seven reports and worked four accidents.

Polk County Sheriff’s Department September 28, 2015 Report of a disturbance on Horizon Lane near the Acorn community.

Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Report of a break-in and vandalism to a business on Polk 15 near the Hatton community, causing $695 in damages.

Investigation continues.

September 29, 2015 Arrested was Kenneth A. Bodwell, 46, of Mena, on a Body Attachment Warrant.

Report of a disturbance on Polk 32 near Cove led to the arrest of Donald L. Smith, 43, of Cove, on a Charge of Domestic Battery 3rd Degree.

September 30, 2015 Arrested was Jeremiah C. Kahn, 30, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear.

Report of vandalism to Mena Water

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Utility equipment on Highway 8 West near the Rocky community, totaling damages at $100.00. Investigation continues.

Report from walk-in complainant of being threatened by an acquaintance.

Complainant refused to press charges.

Report from complainant on Polk 720 near the Shady Grove community of the theft of a game camera, valued at $150.00. Arrested was Jeffrey T. Terwilliger, 24, of Mena, on a Charge of Theft of Property.

October 1, 2015 Arrested was Korie N. Wilhite, 23, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear.

Report from complainant on Polk 75 near the Acorn community of the theft of an air compressor, valued at $49.00.

Investigation continues.

Arrested was Bobby B. Huber, 22, of Mena, on a Warrant for two counts of Harassing Communications.

Report from a Gillham juvenile of being threatened by a juvenile acquaintance.

Investigation continues.

Arrested was Phillip A. Riley, 46, of Cove, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

Report from complainant on Polk 100 near the Rocky community of the theft of a game camera, valued at $125.00. Arrested was Nathan M. Abell, 28, of Mena, on a Charge of Theft of Property.

Arrested by a trooper with the Arkansas State Police was Rayford E. Wilkerson, 42, of Ozan, on Charges of DWI, Driving Left of Center, No Liability Insurance and Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License.

Traffic stop on Highway 71 South in Hatfield led to the arrest of Douglas R. Manley, 33, of Hatfield, on Charges of DWI, No License Plate and Failure to Obey Stop Sign.

October 2, 2015 Report of a domestic disturbance on Polk 194 near Ink. Parties refused to press charges.

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

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. 479-394-1252.

TFN Yard mowing, weed eating, bush hogging, handyman services, power washing. Have own equipment and 10/28 tools. Call 479-216-5204.

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

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Daniel’s Carpentry and Painting. Home repair and painting. Small to medium jobs. Also lawn and gar10/14 den work. Call 870-334-2068.

Dugan Lawn Care & Landscaping Fall services: Time to clean out flower beds and ad fresh mulch. Hedge, shrub, and tree pruning. Lawn winterization and gutter clean out. Residential and commercial services. We are your full service local lawn care company. 479-394-2699.

10/21 I Buy Military Surplus. Helmets, Canteens, Coats, Boots, Belts, Vests, Gas Masks, Camo Pants (NO Shirts). Dan’s Cash-N-Gun. 100 Highway 71 South at First Street,

10/14 Mena. 479-394-5515.

Request for Qualifications (RFQ) The City of Mena Advertising & Promotion Commission is requesting qualifications, from interested and qualified individuals or agencies, to contract for professional services for the purpose of providing festival and event planning, marProfessional, attentive, compassionate, in-home elder keting plans, marketing campaigns, and graphic designs care by an experienced, Licensed Practical Nurse. Will to promote tourism in Mena. A degree in marketing, or also do housekeeping. Affordable rates. Excellent care! three (3) years previous work experience in marketing, is References available. Missy Cost, LPN - 479-216-8993. required. Proficiency in graphic design is also required.

10/14 For more information please contact Becky Horton at

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Publisher’s Notice: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

The Publisher reserves the right to refuse any advertising, including the right to do so after the ad has been accepted for publication but before the publication occurs. The Advertiser’s sole remedy for such refusal shall be the refund of the funds paid to purchase the ad.

Advertisements are accepted by the Publisher upon the representation that the agency and/or Advertiser is authorized to publish the contents and subject matter of the advertisement and that it is no libelous or does not infringe on the privacy of the individual or entity.

All advertisements are accepted and published by the Publisher upon the representation that the agency and/or Advertiser will indemnify and hold harmless the Publisher from any loss or expense, including the cost of defense and settlement and/or judgment resulting from claims based upon the contents of any advertisement including claims or suits for defamation, libel, violation of right of privacy, plagiarism or copyright infringement.

All advertisements created by the Publisher are not considered a “work made for hire” and the Publisher retains the copyright to all advertisements created by the Publisher for the Advertiser. The advertisement may not be reproduced without the written permission of the Publisher.

Joe’s Chicago Pizza formerly Il Primo’s Pizza is under new management. Call 11/4 479-243-2020.

For Rent – 1 Bedroom house $350/ mo. plus utilities. First & last month. No Smoking. No dogs. Call 870-334-3010.

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Traffic stop on Highway 71 South near Cove led to the arrest of Santiago F. Gomez, 38, of Morrilton, on Charges of DWI and Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License.

Report from complainant on Highway 88 East near the Yocana community of the theft of a vehicle valued at $2,000.00. The vehicle was located and returned to the owner.

Report from walk-in complainant of problems with child custody.

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

Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 23 Incarcerated Inmates; 7 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility, of which 2 are currently out of jail on a monitoring system.

POLICE

Report from complainant on Deer Run Lane near Mena of possible identity theft.

Investigation continues.

October 3, 2015 Traffic stop on Highway 71 South near Cove led to the arrest of Jackson S. Lee, 28, of Watson, OK, on Charges of DWI and Driving Left of Center.

October 4, 2015 Report of an accident on Polk 280 near Vandervoort led to the arrest of Marcos A. Parra, 22, of Grannis, on Charges of DWI and Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License. Also arrested was Steven R. Frady, 26, of Dequeen, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

Arrested was Ace R. Nelson, 53, of Cove, on a Warrant for Failure to Pay Child Support.

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