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Liberty EMS Addresses Quorum Court
BY MELANIE BUCK & LEANN DILBECK JPs heard from George Muns of Liberty EMS during last week’s regular September meeting of the Polk County Quorum Court. Muns addressed the Quorum Court regarding the County’s current ambulance provider contract, which is held by SouthWest EMS (SW EMS). As he began his presentation, Polk County Judge Brandon Ellison reminded Muns that the Quorum Court was not a court of law. “We believe our contract is legal and binding. But we certainly want to give y’all the chance to speak… and remember, I’m not a member of the Quorum Court. I just preside over the meetings.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 6
Ellison Selected to Serve on State AAC Board of Directors
[LITTLE ROCK, ARK] - Polk County Judge Brandon Ellison has been chosen by the County Judges Association of Arkansas to serve as their representative on the Association of Arkansas Counties Board of Directors. He will replace retiring Johnson County Judge Mike Jacobs. "Judge Ellison has been an active member of the County Judges Association of Arkansas and has led the way in rural road construction and maintenance best practices," said Michael Lincoln, president of the County Judges Association of Arkansas. "His appointment to the AAC executive board speaks volumes about what his peers think about his service. He will be a strong voice for rural counties." CONTINUED ON PAGE 4
Fox & White Crowned Miss & Little Miss Polk County
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Boydstun Hits the Silver Screen in The Song
BY MELANIE BUCK Hometown native Tyler Boydstun can now add actor to his growing resume. Boydstun, and his band The Eskimo Brothers, have graced the silver screen in the new movie, The Song, starring Alan Powell, Ali Faulkner, and Caitlin Nicol-Thomas. “It’s a story about a guy that faces the temptations of being famous. It has a really good moral to it,” said Boydstun. Boydstun has been playing Rockabilly style at various venues in Nashville for four years. Early in those years, he met Caitlin Nicol-Thomas, who occasionally plays the fiddle for The Eskimo Brothers. “We’re generally a three piece set but we get tired of hearing our own voices, so we like to add to the band for our Nashville shows,” stated Boydstun. Thomas turned out to be a great addition. After being CONTINUED ON PAGE 8
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If there is one thing being in the news business has taught me is that there is always, and I do mean always, at least two sides to every story… sometimes more. I’m grateful that this profession doesn’t demand that I take a side but simply present the facts. Unfortunately, I’ve watched issues through the years divide my hometown community, ranging from political, religious, or economic topics. And other times, in the face of tragedy, I watch those same people put all their differences aside to pull together to do good… recognizing that more is accomplished when we work together instead of against each other. When you don’t have a “dog in the fight” so to speak, it’s so much easier to see things with a different perspective… to see both good and bad on BOTH sides and that rarely is it 100% right or wrong one way. It even happens in divorces. People surrounding the couple feel compelled to “take sides,” even if they are not forced to by the couple. It creates awkward social moments and stress that is completely unnecessary for those that are not directly involved. If we can all put aside our political affiliations, religious denominations, race, etc., when it comes to facing tragedy, why do we allow every day life to divide us to the degree that we do more harm to our own self and causes than if we remained focused on our commonalities? It’s not possible, nor should we, remain neutral on all issues. I’m only suggesting that if the situation doesn’t directly involve you, don’t allow yourself to be sucked into the drama or don’t insert yourself into unnecessary stress and ultimate alienation by those on the “other side.” We’re in full-blown political season, also known as mud wrestling, right? I personally prefer candidates who campaign based on their own accomplishments, opinions, etc., and rise above opportunities to sling mud at their opponent, who clearly has a differing opinion or else they wouldn’t be running against them. It’s not isolated to political races. There is typically always one side on every issue that resorts to the slandering, half-truths, twisted out of context phrases, AKA mud-slinging. The Enemy loves to divide because he knows that it is the secret to a breakdown, either in a family, a church, or a community. Successful war generals recognized that if you divide, you can conquer. Division is destructive and counter-productive to building a foundation that can foster stability, growth, and prosperity. A bridge can only be built with two sides willing to reach out to the “other side” in an effort to provide a two-way flow of communication to close the gap to reach a common goal or vision.
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Larry Cates [left] is the most recent winner in the Polk County Fair Association’s Hunter’s Draw. Wes Wright of Mena Pawn & Gun presents his new bow, a PSE Brute. Tickets are still available by contacting any member of the fair board.
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[SUBMITTED] James Earl Turner has announced that he is a candidate for Mena City Council Ward 1 Position 1. He previously served two terms on the Mena City Council, serving from 2007-2010. James Earl is a fourth generation native of Mena and Polk County. His parents are Imogene Turner and the late Glen Turner. His wife of 30 years is Ewanta Turner. He has two sons, Eric with his wife Emily and their children Emma and Jacob, and Lucas with his wife Trina and their children, Bailey, Braeden, and Bracey. In announcing his candidacy he said, “I am proud of Mena, Polk County, and Western Arkansas and I want to do all I can to help our citizens work together to make Mena an even better place to live, work, raise a family and retire. There are some of the greatest, most talented, inventive, and hardest working people in the world living in our area. They are our biggest asset. It takes teamwork and unity, working towards common goals, for a community to prosper and grow economically, culturally, and in quality of living. Even though our economy is improving, we still face challenges in maintaining our city infrastructure, providing services, and making improvements to our great city. I want to help assure that we continue in a common sense approach by again serving on the Mena City Council. “I will work to make Mena more inviting to industry, businesses, tourists, and others that may want to visit or relocate to Mena. We need to make sure that our police department and fire department has the tools and training that they need to continue doing their jobs in the best way they can. We need to continue the resurfacing of our city streets before they deteriorate to a point they can’t be resurfaced without rebuilding. This year the city council appropriated money to begin replacing and adding sidewalks and handicapped ramps on the sidewalks, I think it’s important to continue this in the future. “I believe that the Mena Regional Health System, the Mena Public Schools, and Rich Mountain Community College are essential to bringing better paying jobs to Mena and Polk County and we should work with them when possible for the overall benefit of our community. “I want to be a part of the team working towards these goals and I ask for your vote and support in the November election.” Turner will face incumbent Darla Martel in the race.
The Rotary Club of Polk County/Mena sincerely thanks everyone who made Wheel A'Mena Tour to the Top 2014 the best yet. Without the generous support of our community, this event would not be possible. Proceeds of the event fund Rotary Club projects focusing on literacy, education and youth. Acorn Mighty Oaks 4-H Club AEP / SWEPCO American Legion Angie Bishop Therapeutic Massage Gary Babel Board Camp Crystal Mine Branding Iron Frankie Brooks Buschman Legal Boyd Cecil Century 21 Perry Real Estate Coast to Coast Country Express Cross-Eyed Cricket DDH 10-Minute Lube Don's EZ Pay Edward Jones - Ginger Sterner First Arkansas Financial First National Bank Tommy Fowler - James' Foods Friendship House Goss Electronics - Radio Shack Dealer
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Mountain Fork Growing Clovers 4-H Club Nate Bell New Directions Consulting Nidec Page, Thrailkill & McDaniel Papa's Mexican Café Polk County Farm Bureau Polk County Sheriff’s Department Price Mobile Homes Print Mania Jimmy Rackley Jamie Reeves RE/MAX Mena Real Estate Rich Mountain Community College Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative Senator Larry Teague Southwest EMS Sterling Machinery, Inc. Union Bank Walmart - Mena Washburn's Zanfel
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Jail Committee & Quorum Court Interview Bidders
BY MELANIE BUCK Polk County Sheriff Mike Godfrey has announced that out of nine bidders, three have been chosen to make presentations to the Polk County Jail Committee and Quorum Court concerning the possible building of a new county jail. Although the county is not to the stage of hiring a builder, HMN Architects, based out of Kansas; Southbuild, of Tennessee; and Wittenburg, Delony, & Davidson, of Little Rock, will all compete for the right to submit a final site study report to the Committee and Court. The site study will consist of the chosen company studying the land where the jail is to be built and to develop a set of plans to bring to the public. In July, Sheriff Godfrey made a presentation to the Polk County Quorum Court and explained that the current jail is a “money pit” and that it no longer meets state requirements. Godfrey also stated that an inspection is due this fall and that a “shut-down is inevitable” due to the number of items that are not in compliance ranging from inmate overpopulation, no exercise yard, segregation of inmates, etc. If the Polk County jail were to shut down, it would cost the county approximately $45,000 per month to house inmates elsewhere and for transportation costs for court appearances. Mena City Council has approved and donated around 6 acres in Industrial Park for the construction of a new jail. The property is located on a wooded lot between Brooks Ice Co. and Healthy Connections, Inc. Godfrey said that location was ideal and would remove inmates from a residential area. He said the donation by the City of Mena easily saved the County at least $500,000. Godfrey proposed a new 100-bed pod system design that would also include the Sheriff’s Office as well as dispatch, a small courtroom suitable for hearings, infirmary, and a 309 Depository. The 309 Depository would be a possible reimbursable program from the State of trustees that are not from the area and he suspects would improve turnover. Once the public is able to see the design plans, the square footage, and the cost of the build, a one-cent sales tax would then be proposed and be voted on in a special election after the first of next year. Godfrey stated, “We want the public to see exactly what it will cost, exactly how the money is spent, and if the tax is approved, how long it will take to pay if off.”
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Judge Ellison, a native of Mena, has held Polk County’s highest seat since 2011. He is seeking a third term. If re-elected, his two-year term on the AAC board would begin January 1, 2015. The AAC board is composed of 17 members representing all nine areas of county and district government: County judges, sheriffs, collectors, assessors, treasurers, county and circuit clerks, coroners, and quorum court justices of the peace. Members of Arkansas’s quorum courts are classified as district, rather than county, officials.
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Ashlyn Fox & Jacee White Crowned
Ashlyn Fox was crowned the new 2014 Miss Polk County along with Jacee White as Little Miss during ceremonies Saturday at the Mena Performing Arts Center. Fox is the 17-year old daughter of Ben & Tina Fox and attends Mena High School. She was sponsored by Davis Brothers. White is the 4-year old daughter of Jason & Kayla White. Her sponsor for this year’s pageant was Polk County Tractors & Equipment. The pageant is sponsored each year by the Lady Ouachitas. There was a 3-way tie in the interview segment of the competition between Carissa Gorden, Brooke Hines and Ashlyn Fox. Gorden was also selected for the high honor of Miss Congeniality.
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The current ambulance provider agreement grants a “franchise,” which states: “County hereby grants to SW EMS the franchise and exclusive privilege of operating and maintaining an advanced life support ambulance service in and through, and over all roads, streets, avenues, alleys, sidewalks, and public grounds of Polk County, and SW EMS is hereby granted the right to ingress and egress thereon for the purpose of aforesaid during the term of this franchise. This franchise will begin at 12:00 a.m. on January 28, 2013, and will terminate at 11:59 p.m. on January 28, 2018.” During Muns’ presentation to the JPs, he expressed two main issues with the current contract. The first being that he interprets Ordinance No. 88-286, signed in 1988 under the administration of Polk County Judge Wingo Johnson, to prevent the County from entering a 5-year contract. Ordinance 88-286 states: “Be it ordained by the Quorum Court of Polk County to extend this ambulance contract to a two-year period instead of a oneyear period and to make the effective date January 1 thru December 31 to coincide with the terms of elected officials. The first full term beginning January 1, 1989 thru December 31, 1990. Each new contract would be renegotiated and rebid.” Polk County Judge Brandon Ellison explained that an ordinance was the “method” of approval chosen by the 1988 officials and a contractual agreement was later used. “Even if it did, the last line says clearly that ‘each new contract would be renegotiated and rebid,’ which would allow for the terms of the contract to change,” said Ellison. Mark Whitmore, civil attorney for Polk County Officials, explained that the ordinance in no way prevented the County from entering into longer term contracts and added, “The Quorum Court serves as the legislative body for your county. A specific action, such as a contract, would over-rule a general action like the 1988 ordinance.” Whitmore added that under Arkansas law, Ellison, nor any previous county judge, had any obligation to bring the contract before the Quorum Court. Law allows the sitting county judge to execute contracts under $20,000, and since Polk County does not pay SW EMS any money, the contract didn’t require Quorum Court approval. “I do it that way for transparency,” stated Ellison.
Muns’ second issue was the date the contract was executed. Minutes from the December 2012 Quorum Court meeting state that the JPs unanimously approved the “renewal” of the ambulance provider agreement with SW EMS, with no changes, and another 5-year term beginning January 28, 2013. However, the contract wasn’t signed until May 29, 2014. Whitmore concurred that the delay of the execution doesn’t nullify the terms of it and said, if challenged, his legal opinion was that a judge would base the term to be defined by the date of the contract and not the date of the Quorum Court’s unanimous approval to renew. Ellison said it is standard for SW EMS to provide the contract for signature. Ellison said the contract is identical to the previous contract, which the Quorum Court approved renewal of. The delay in the contract being signed was an oversight and when it was questioned, both he and SW EMS owner, Robby Hines, immediately rectified it. The delay was caused when, John Maddox, attorney for SW EMS, experienced a tragic accident with his daughter during the time of the renewal and the actual written document was overlooked. Ellison explained to The Pulse that most Arkansas counties contract with one provider for these types of services. “It’s a matter of public safety.” Andy Riner, who serves as the attorney for the JPs, said during last week’s meeting, “I think Muns is bringing to our attention something that we can consider in the future. There’s a signed contract, an ordinance, a resolution. When we give our word, we’ve got to stick with it until someone tells us not to. That’s my legal opinion.” Muns referenced frustration on the part of some citizens, citing that a patient who had asked specifically for Liberty, and was denied by 911, had to wait an hour for services and he felt that it was unacceptable. Bridgett Atkins contacted The Pulse regarding a recent accident she was a victim in near the Alder Springs area. She stated she had called 911 and requested Liberty, who was not dispatched because of the contract, “It took that other ambulance service close to an hour to get to me because they were lost on a paved county road.” A review of the accident report in question, obtained from the Polk County Sheriff's Department, revealed that the accident was reported at 2:49 pm and SW EMS was on the scene at 3:10 pm, a 21-minute response time. Judge Brandon Ellison gave Hines the opportunity to respond and he explained that due to privacy issues, he would not. He did, however, explain that he had been a paramedic and EMT for 31 years and operating SW EMS for 11. “We don’t plan on going anywhere.”
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Judge Brandon Ellison gave Hines the opportunity to respond and he explained that due to privacy issues, he would not. He did, however, explain that he had been a paramedic and EMT for 31 years and operating SW EMS for 11. “We don’t plan on going anywhere.” As JPs began to question Muns on what action he wanted the Quorum Court to take, Riner explained that with the legal binding contract in place, the Quorum Court was not a judicial legal body and any actions would have to be moved to a civil court. “This contract is going to come up again and this is something you all [Quorum Court] should consider in making your legislative determination. And that’s as far as I can advise you on it. We don’t have the authority to do anything right now.” The contract is for the 911 services of Polk County only. There is nothing in place that can prevent a citizen from calling the ambulance service of their choice for service when needed. Liberty is advocating for citizens to have a choice when calling 911 in emergency situations. Muns said simply, “I have no intention of suing the Quorum Court or anybody else. That’s not what I’m here for. I’m here to take care of people and in the process of taking care of people, I need a little bit of latitude to do so.”
Lioness Resume Backpack Program
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The Mena Lioness Lions Club will soon begin to raise money for the Backpack Program, an effort they joined with high results last fall. The Backpack Program, which is funneled through Arkansas Rice Depot, a faith-based organization working to help diminish hunger in the State of Arkansas. The Backpack Program is a program that was started 20 years ago when a school nurse called the already established food bank and explained that she had children whom she believed were having trouble learning and behaving simply because they were hungry. The Rice Depot started providing food to the children to take home on Friday afternoons. When the children were not responding to the sacks of food, they transferred the food to backpacks and the Food for Kids Backpack Program began. This program is now in 650 schools in Arkansas and is feeding 35,000 kids annually. Because of the success of the program it has now been replicated in almost every state in the United States and in several foreign countries. The program reaches an average of 40 students per school and, because of other donations and low over-head, the backpack program can feed the entire school for $2,400 a year. The program does not just reach the school age children, but also will send additional food for non-school age children in the home. The goal of the Rice
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cast in the film as Shelby Bale, Thomas was asked by producers if she knew a local band that might fit the profile of ‘Shelby Bale’s Band,’ to which she responded by pulling out her phone and showing them a clip from YouTube of The Eskimo Brothers. The producers watched the clip and asked how they could meet.” Boydstun said, “it’s a perfect example of networking in Nashville.” When talking about the call they received from producers, Boydstun said, “They were looking for a band of bad guys. The ‘motley crew’ that causes destruction everywhere they go. So I thought, well, I guess that sounds like us. Some wild looking guys with tattoos.” In addition to playing in Shelby Bale’s Band, they also got to sing some of the songs played in the movie. The Song was written and directed by Richard Ramsey and follows the same moralistic tone of the Bible’s King Solomon. According to the official website, its storyline is about “aspiring singer-songwriter Jed King (Alan Powell) as he struggles to catch a break and escape the long shadow of his father, a country music legend. After reluctantly accepting a gig at a local vineyard harvest festival, Jed is love struck by the vineyard owner's daughter, Rose (Ali Faulkner), and a romance quickly blooms. Soon after their wedding, Jed writes Rose "The Song," which becomes a breakout hit. Thrust into a life of stardom and a world of temptation in the form of fellow performer Shelby Bale (Caitlin Nicol- Thomas), Jed's life and marriage begin to fall apart.” Justin Chang of Variety says The Song is “A well-crooned country tune can invest even the hoariest cliches with honest feeling, and in much the same fashion, “The Song” takes a familiar tale of love, marriage, betrayal and redemption, and delivers a largely satisfying rendition. One of the better Christian-themed independent productions to come along…” Boydstun admits that acting is something that he’s thought about but music is his first passion. “I’m actually a drummer first, I’ve played my entire life. That got me to Nashville. When I got here, I moved in with this guy that teaches vocal lessons at Belmont University. He took me on as a guinea pig project and taught me to sing. It helped because it got me a lot more gigs because I could sing harmony. It also helped because it got me gigs on Broadway (Honkey Tonk Row), in Nashville. So just to make a little more money, I started singing. I always thought being in a movie would be neat but I never thought it would happen in Nashville.” Although Boydstun and the boys haven’t had a chance to see the movie, missing the premier in Kentucky because they were on the road, it has hit theaters nation-wide. The Song is now showing at the theaters in Fort Smith and Little Rock.
Inaugural Jim Richardson Memorial Cup to be Held
BY JACLYN ROSE The Ouachita Men’s Golf Association hosts an annual tournament in which, similar to the PGA’s FedEx Cup, the golfer’s scores are recorded throughout the entire season, which lasts through daylight savings. This tournament CONTINUED ON PAGE 31
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Depot is to partner with communities to help feed their children. Local churches, community groups, business or individuals are able to “Adopt a School” and provide the $2,400 support needed to provide food for that school for the school year. Last year, the Mena Lioness Lions Club committed to help all of Polk County’s schools through the Adopt-a-School program. The Lioness Lions and the community collectively raised over $12,000 to fund the program. The club was honored by the Mena Education Association as Organization of the Year for their efforts in coordinating the fundraising campaign to fund the Backpack Program. Patty Young, past club president was also honored as the 2014 Volunteer of the Year by the Mena Education Association for her efforts in leading the campaign to fund the program, her service on the Parent Advisory Committee and her volunteerism in numerous capacities. There will be a kick-off meeting on October 9, at 10 a.m. in the Union Bank of Mena Community Room with guest speaker Sadie Smith from The Rice Depot. Anyone interested in attending is welcome. If you would like more information or to simply support these efforts please contact Patty Young at pyoung@unionbankofmena.com or 479-3942211 ext. 131.
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Sharon Ann Lang, age 68, of Mena, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2014 in Mena. She was born May 25, 1946 to the late Louis Butkowski and the late Madeline Clark Butkowski. She worked in Sales by profession and attended Grace Bible Church. Sharon was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to all who knew her. She is survived by her son Brian Lang of Mena, Arkansas; daughter Kim Lang of Virginia Beach, Virginia; brothers Larry Butkowski of Niagara Falls, New York; Ladd Butkowski of Oakland, California; Greg Butkowski of Niagara Falls, New York; sister Lori Krull of Tonawanda, New York; and seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Madeline Butkowski, brother, Keith Butkowski, and sister, Denise Butkowski. Memorial service was Saturday, September 27, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. at Grace Bible Church in Mena with Dr. Lamar Austin officiating under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Clarices’ Room of Hope.
DELMA LAVONE ABERNATHY BATES
Delma Lavone Abernathy Bates, age 76 of Hatfield, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2014 in Mena. She was born July 03, 1938 in Opal, Arkansas to the late Wilburn Abernathy
DANA LOU HEWITT Dana Lou Hewitt, age 87, of Mena, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2014 in Mena. She was born July 3, 1927 in Emory, Texas to the late Ambrose Porter and the
late Frances Scott Porter. She was united in marriage to the late Troy Allen for twenty-one years and the late Leonard Hewitt for twenty-one years. Mrs. Hewitt loved scrap booking, doing puzzles and adored John Wayne and Elvis Presley. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. Survivors are her daughters, Tina Toal and husband Greg of Dallas, Texas, Nina Moore and husband Frank of Mena, Arkansas; grandchildren, Troy Chambers of Dallas, Texas, Clinton Chambers of Dallas, Texas, Allen Chambers of Dallas, Texas, Steven Moore of Mena, Arkansas, Jason Moore of Mena, Arkansas; six great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ambrose and Frances Porter, her first husband, Troy Allen, her second husband, Leonard Hewitt, her brothers, Preston Porter and Lewis Stanley, and her sisters, Seleda Robinson, Cecil Graves, Beulah Shrum and Francis Davis. Visitation was Friday, September 26, 2014 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.
DAMION EVANS PERALES Damion Evans Perales, age 6, of Hatfield, Arkansas went to be with Jesus, Tuesday, September 23, 2014 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born January 8, 2008 in Russellville, Arkansas to Jessica Flatt Martin and Timothy Perales. Damion was a very involved little boy, at Hatfield First Baptist with JAM (Jesus and Me), and singing in the Children’s Choir. Also where his special jelly sandwiches were prepared for him. He also was an intense lizard and frog catcher. One of his favorite things to do was sitting on the porch with Grandma watching hummingbirds. Damion always enjoyed stopping at the Donut Shop, to get his daily “maple donut” and saying “umb deliciousness”. He also loved to fish with mom and step-dad and
friends, especially with his brother, Jesse. Damion admired his mother and enjoyed his “Jennifer time”. He also was the planner of the trips to Uncle Heath’s even down to what “cookies” to take. Damion was quite the carpenter, he was always fixing things around the house. He enjoyed dirt bikes, four wheeling, and go-cart riding. He was a loving son, grandson, brother, nephew and friend to all who knew him. He will forever be in the hearts of his loving family. He is survived by his mother, Jessica Martin and husband Jonathan of Hatfield, Arkansas; father, Timothy Perales and wife Kandy of Atkins, Arkansas; brother, Jesse Perales; sisters, Summer Martin, Kurtlyn Perales, Destiny and Jasmin; grandparents, Kathryn Howard “Grandma Sweet Pea”, Nita Williams of Atkins, Arkansas, Jesse Perales of Fort Worth, Texas, Randel L. Martin; uncles, Heath O’Bier, Christopher Perales, Jeff White; aunts, Jennifer Howard “Judge Jenny”, Crystal Perales, Krystal Johnson, Marrissa Campbell; 11 + loving cousins, Great Granny Rosa White; and Great Grandpa Thomas Kardamitsis of Corfu, Greece. He was preceded in death by his loving grandpa, George Evans Howard, “Pa Pa”. Funeral services were Sunday, September 28, 2014, at 4:00 p.m. at Hatfield First Baptist Church in Hatfield with Brother Scott O’Rear officiating. Interment followed in the Six Mile Cemetery in Hatfield under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Pallbearers were Timothy Perales, Jonathan Martin, Heath O’ Bier and Christopher Perales.
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and the late Binom Tollett Abernathy. She was married to Billy Loyd Bates for forty–seven years and worked at Hatfield Public Schools as a custodian. Delma loved many things such as gardening flowers, reading, crochet, spoiling her grandchildren, and loved people in general. She was a loving and dedicated wife with a good sense of humor and loved all kids she encountered at Hatfield School. She was a wonderful and kind wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, and friend to all who knew and loved her. She will be missed dearly. She is survived by her husband, Billy Bates of the home; daughters, Michelle Tilley of Hatfield, Arkansas, and Lisa Bain and husband Eddie of Hatfield, Arkansas; sons, Michael Little and wife Debbie Little of Hatton, Arkansas, and Billy D Bates and wife Charlie Jo of Vandervoort, Arkansas; eleven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilburn and Binom Abernathy, sisters, Lavarne Abernathy, Dorothy Kirk, and daughter, Carol Dixon. Funeral services were Monday, September 29, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Beasley Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Larry Davis officiating. Interment followed at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Big Fork, Arkansas under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Pallbearers were Jerry James, Daniel James, Doug James, Mike Taylor, Steven Tilley, Tyler Bates, Mac Westmoreland and Danny Rowland. Honorary pallbearer was Dr. Steven Forrest.
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RMCC’s Senior Day
Rich Mountain Community College held their first ‘on-campus’ Senior Day on Wednesday, September 10. Students from Mena, Acorn, Cossatot River, Oden, Mt. Ida, and Waldron high schools were welcomed by RMCC President Phillip Wilson in the new Ouachita Center. A presentation on admissions, degrees, and programs was given by Brandon Burk. Mary Standerfer gave presentation on financial aid and Jared McCormick talked about the perks of choosing RMCC, such as getting a quality education at a lower cost, free tutoring, student support services, etc. After presentations, students had the opportunity to talk with department representatives and learn what each department offers. After lunch was served, the Student Government Association held their annual SGA Fun Day on the lawn, complete with bounce houses and other fun activities. The SGA holds this event each year for students of RMCC, but decided to combine the event and share the fun with the area’s seniors. In all, approximately 425 seniors attended the day’s events.
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SUBMITTED BY VICKY MAYE Holly Harshman Elementary Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) spent Sunday afternoon beginning the clearing and cleaning of the HHE Outdoor Classroom. Mena Schools Beyond (Begin Exploring Your One New Dimensions) students will be teaming up with Master Gardeners to cultivate lots of learning through the study of plants and science. The following Watch Dog Dads volunteered their time, equipment, and services for the school: Robbie Hines, Randy Milam, Brett Smith, and Brady Knight. Beyond Program Director, Paulette Crawford and HHE instructor, Cindy Brevik are excited about the good things to come through the collaboration of the students with the community.
Cossatot River Students Get Published
Pine Tree Poetry has announced that 28 students from Cossatot River High School will have their works published in the 2014 edition of Pine Tree Poetry Collection. The students selected to have their works published are: Britney Antunez, Vivian Belknap, Jessica Blackmon, Drayven Brock, Billie Jo Darden, Harley Dering, Jennifer Esquivel, Dakota Frachiseur, Ashlen Gonzalez, Hector Hernandez, Cheyenne Himes, Raeleigh Hopper, Deaglan Hoyle, Anthony Hutson, Shanna Johnson, Rhyen Martin, Emily McCarley, Maeghan McCarley, Gavin Ralls, Jade Richardson, Brayden Smith, Lydnsey Thomas, Brenna Toon, Robert Wallace, Haley Warren, Jacie Wilkerson, Caleb Willis, and Bailey Wise. The students’ teachers are Mrs. Suzanne Kesterson and Mrs. Salina Rodriguez.
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Mena Public Schools Breakfast Menu Monday: 10/6 Pizza Bagel, Applesauce, Juice, Milk Tuesday: 10/7 Breakfast Chicken Biscuit, Pear Halves, Juice, Milk Wednesday: 10/8 Cereal, Toast, Diced Peaches, Juice, Milk Thursday: 10/9 Pancake, Sausage Link, Applesauce, Juice, Milk Friday: 10/10 Cereal, Toast, Bananas, Juice, Milk Mena Public Schools Lunch Menu Monday: 10/6 Main: Taco Soup, Crackers, W/G Oatmeal Cookie, Broccoli, Sliced Pears, Milk; Choice: Burrito w/ Cheese Sauce, Lettuce/Tomato, W/G Oatmeal Cookie, Broccoli, Sliced Pears, Milk Tuesday: 10/7 Main: Corn Dog, Garden Spinach Salad, French Fries, Apple Milk; Choice: Turkey Sandwich, Lettuce/Tomato, French Fries, Apple, Milk Wednesday: 10/8 Main: Chicken & Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Baby Carrots, Snickerdoodle Cookie, Pineapple Tidbits, Hot Roll, Milk; Choice: Chicken Nuggets, Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy, Baby Carrots, Snickerdoodle Cookie, Pineapple Tidbits, Hot Roll, Milk Thursday: 10/9 Main: Chicken Quesadilla, Tortilla Chips & Salsa, Refried Beans, Oranges, Milk; Choice: Hamburger, Tortilla Chips & Salsa, Refried Beans, Oranges, Milk Friday: 10/10 Main: Frito Chili Pie, Tossed Salad, Green Beans, Side Kicks, Milk; Choice: Chicken Sandwich, Lettuce, Tomato & Pickles, Green Beans, Side Kicks, Milk Acorn Breakfast Menu Monday: 10/6 Morning Sausage Roll, Fruit, Juice, Milk Tuesday: 10/7 Super Donut, Fruit, Juice, Milk Wednesday: 10/8 Cereal, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thursday: 10/9 Breakfast Bagel, Fruit, Juice, Milk Friday: 10/10 Sausage Biscuit, Fruit, Juice, Milk Acorn Lunch Menu Monday: 10/6 Burriot, Corn, Tossed Salad, Fruit, Milk Tuesday: 10/7 Fish, Pinto Beans, Coleslaw, Cornbread, Fruit, Milk Wednesday: 10/8 Roast and Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Romaine Salad, Roll, Fruit, Milk Thursday: 10/9 Chicken Fajita Salad, Ranch Style Beans, Crackers, Cookie, Fruit, Milk Friday: 10/10 Smoked Turkey Sandwich, Chips, Sandwich Cup, Carrots, Fruit, Milk Cossatot River School Breakfast Menu Monday: 10/6 Mini Donuts, Grapes, Orange Juice, Milk Tuesday: 10/7 Sausage Roll, Cantalope, Apple Juice, Milk Wednesday: 10/8 Cereal, Apple Wedges, Grape Juice, Milk Thursday: 10/9 Breakfast Pizza, Pineapple, Orange Juice, Milk Friday: 10/10 Super Donut, Orange Wedges, Apple Juice, Milk Cossatot River School Lunch Menu Monday: 10/6 Hamburger, French Fries, Lettuce/ Tomato, Pickles, Mandarin Oranges, Milk Tuesday: 10/7 Chicken Fajita, Lettuce/Tomato, Cheese, Salsa, Pinto Beans, Peaches, Banana Bread, Milk Wednesday: 10/8 Sub Sandwich, Lettuce/Tomato, Pickles, Corn, Pineapple/Bananas, Milk Thursday: 10/9 Beef Strips, Mashed Potatoes, Brown Gravy, Tossed Salad, Fruit Cocktail, Milk Friday: 10/10 Vegetable Beef Soup w/ Crackers, Cheese Toast, Broccoli w/ Dressing, Pears, Milk
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Students Gather for Annual ‘See You at the Pole’
October 1 2014
Students from Acorn joined with others across the county and nation for the annual See You at the Pole event that began with just a small group of teenagers in Burleson, Texas, who came together for a DiscipleNow weekend in early 1990. They came seeking God and little did they know how powerfully He was about to move. On Saturday night their hearts were penetrated like never before, when they became broken before God and burdened for their friends. Compelled to pray, they drove to three different schools that night. Not knowing exactly what to do, they went to the school flagpoles and prayed for their friends, schools, and leaders. Those students had no idea how God would use their obedience. God used what He did among those teenagers and others who were holding similar prayer meetings at their schools to birth a vision in the hearts of youth leaders across Texas. The vision was that students throughout Texas would follow these examples and meet at their school flagpoles to pray simultaneously. The challenge was named See You at the Pole™ at a brainstorming session during a meeting of key youth leaders. The vision was shared with 20,000 students in June 1990 at Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas.Only God had envisioned how many students would step up to the challenge. At 7:00 a.m. on September 12, 1990, more than 45,000 teenagers met at school flagpoles in four different states to pray before the start of school. Reports came into a toll-free number for Acorn students join others across the country for the event. days after the first event. A few months later, a group of youth ministers from all over the country gathered together for a national conference in Colorado. Many of them reported that their students had heard about the prayer movement in Texas and were equally burdened for their schools. No other events had been planned, but it was clear that students across the country would be creating their own national day of student prayer. There was no stopping them. On September 11, 1991, at 7:00 a.m., an estimated one million students gathered at school flagpoles all over the country. From Boston, Massachusetts, to Los Angeles, California, from North Dakota to the tip of Texas, students came together to pray. Some sang, some read Scripture, but most importantly, they prayed. Like those first students, they prayed for their schools, for their friends, for their leaders, and for their country. As in all great movements of prayer, See You at the Pole™ did not begin in the hearts of people. It began in the heart of God. God used the obedience of a small group of teenagers to ignite what has become an international movement of prayer among young people. Since 1991, See You at the Pole™ has grown to God-sized proportions. Within the first few years, the movement began to spread to other nations through missionaries from the U.S. Now each year, more than 3 million students from all the world participate in See You at the Pole™. Students in more than 20 countries take part. In places like Canada, Korea, Japan, Turkey, and the Ivory Coast, students are responding to God and taking seriously the challenge to pray. God is continuing to call His people to repentance and prayer. Countless inspiring testimonies of how He has used See You at the Pole™ to bring students to Christ and to change lives affirm God’s power to answer those who cry out to Him in humble dependence. Bible clubs, weekly prayer meetings, and other ministries have begun on campuses where students participated in See You at the Pole™.
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State Estimates $65 Million Shortfall
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BY STATE SENATOR LARRY TEAGUE LITTLE ROCK – Funding of public school facilities may be one of the most difficult budget issues facing legislators when they convene in regular session in January. In 2007 the legislature dedicated $456 million in “one time” money to the school facilities fund. That was the amount that was deemed necessary to equalize facilities funding among prosperous and poor districts of Arkansas, and to bring all districts in the state up to constitutional standards. Later in 2007 the state Supreme Court released the state from its jurisdiction in the long-running Lake View school funding lawsuit. In its order the court cited the enormous amounts of money the legislature had appropriated for public school improvements. However, the court also cautioned that maintaining a constitutionally adequate and equitable school system required constant study, review and adjustment by policy makers. Under the court’s final ruling in the Lake View case the state is mandated under the constitution to provide for a sufficient education for all children, and a lack of funding is not a valid reason for failing to fund schools adequately. For that reason, the legislature thoroughly analyzes what levels of funding will be adequate and appropriates state revenue to cover that amount. An official at the Education Department reported to legislators last week that the state is on pace to be about $65 million short on facilities funding in 2015 and 2016. The “one time” money allocated for facilities in 2007 has been spent, and the shortfall would be even more severe except for the fact that the governor supplemented facilities funding last year with $20 million from his allotment of surplus funds. The Education Department’s facilities division has approved more than 2,100 projects under its Partnership Program. Those are in addition to several hundred projects funded under programs that ended in 2008 and 2009 for school facilities that needed immediate repairs. According to the division, the most common types of projects are new roofing, heating and air conditioning, electrical systems and fire safety renovations. In recent years there has been an increase in the number of applications from school districts for funding of electrical and plumbing projects. Bag It and Tag It The state Game and Fish Commission hopes to save money this deer season, thanks to new technology that allows hunters to tag their deer using a smart phone app. Traditionally, more than half of all deer checked in have been over the telephone, and on average each call costs the Commission $2.35. When hunters check in their deer with a smart phone app it will cost 50 cents. Savings will be used for habitat management and acquisition of land, a spokesman said. You can check your deer online at www.agfc.com or you can still use the telephone. Call 1-866305-0808. There are instructions on the Game and Fish web site about downloading the smart phone app. Crime Victims Reparations The Arkansas Crime Victims Reparations Board awarded $228,801 in August to victims of crime in 126 new cases and 49 cases previously submitted. The money can be used by victims for medical expenses, lost wages, funeral expenses, mental health counseling, loss of support and clean-up of crime scenes.
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Issue 4: Arkansas Alcoholic Beverage Admendment
BY STATE REPRESENTATIVE NATE BELL I want to begin this week’s column by thanking the local news outlets that continue to share my updates from the House with their audiences despite political pressure. I believe that it is my responsibility to keep my constituents informed about the issues and activities of your state legislature. I make a diligent effort to avoid any form of electioneering or other campaign activity when fulfilling my official responsibilities. This week’s column is the last of my series of columns on the ballot questions that will be on your ballot this year. Issue 4 is a citizen-led initiative which will appear on the General Election ballot. The amendment is titled “The Arkansas Alcoholic Beverage Amendment” and, if passed, it would amend the Arkansas Constitution by declaring the manufacture, sale, distribution, and transportation of intoxicating liquors to be lawful within the entire geographic area of each and every county of the State. The amendment allows for the General Assembly to regulate sales, but neither the legislature nor local governments can prohibit sales if the amendment is passed. Existing laws enacted by the legislature regulating sales in areas already wet are not affected by the proposed amendment. For example, there is a law stating there can only be one liquor store for every 5,000 residents in a county. There is another that states liquor stores cannot be located within 1000 feet of a school or a church. Those regulations and others, unless changed by the legislature or courts, would still be in effect regardless of the outcome on Issue 4. The sale of alcohol has been a highly debated issue since the days when Arkansas was still a territory. After prohibition ended, the sale of alcohol was permitted in all counties. A 1935 state law mandated that in order to hold an election on the matter, a petition had to be signed by at least 35% of a county’s electorate. In 1942, voters adopted Initiated Act 1 which lowered the threshold to 15%. That threshold was changed several times over the years by the legislature and now stands at 38% of registered voters in a county. Currently, 37 of Arkansas’ 75 counties are dry. All 3 counties in HD20 are dry. A few of the wet counties have individual cities and townships within their boundaries that have voted to remain dry. Issue 4 would not permit any municipality or county to prohibit the sale of alcohol regardless of the local choice. I encourage you to research the issue for yourself and make an informed decision when you vote. You can see non-biased in depth explanations of all of the ballot questions at: http://www.uaex.edu/business-communities/voter-education/state-ballotissues.aspx The last day to register to vote for the November election is October 6th. If you are unsure of your registration status you can verify it at www.voterview.org.
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BY MIKE HUCKABEE Hold onto your hats: the NRA and the ACLU found something to agree on!... Whenever a federally-licensed dealer sells a gun, the buyer has to fill out a background check from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. But some critics, like the NRA, noticed that in 2012, the form started asking for some highly personal information. Like two questions designed to pinpoint the exact ethnic background of the gun buyer. When the ATF was pressed, they blamed it on the Office of Management and Budget. But the ACLU agreed it was an unjustifiably personal question. Their lawyers discovered that the OMB only offers guidelines for how to phrase forms that ask about race, they didn’t mandate that gun buyers fill one out. A bill has been introduced in Congress to force the ATF to drop the racial questions. But perhaps we should give the ATF the benefit of the doubt. Maybe they’re just trying to find out if the gun buyer is a Mexican gang member who’s in the US illegally. So that if he is, they can give him a gun for free. "From the daily broadcast of the Huckabee Report."
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BY MICHAEL REISIG Wikipedia tells us that ethics, sometimes known as moral philosophy, is a branch of philosophy that involves systematizing, defending, and recommending concepts of right and wrong conduct, often addressing disputes of moral diversity. That’s the long way of saying “doing the right thing when no one is watching.” A large part of ethics is, and has been sustained, by faith. But we are beginning to see a nation that is questioning faith while trying to establish a non-religious common conscience. Good luck on that… Take a stroll down the back streets of Los Angeles or Chicago and tell me how well that’s doing. This establishment of enlightened morality can really only be done by exercising one code of human behavior in which we all obey and apply the same set of rules. When we do that, we find ourselves back at the tenets of faith. I believe that science and human compassion continue to raise the bar on society, but it’s ethics that keep us from slipping backwards. Even so, ethics are constantly challenged by power and money – truth and honesty are constantly threatened by the almighty dollar bill and of course, government has become more and more ethics challenged. James Macgregor Burns said, “Divorced from ethics, leadership is reduced to management, and politics to mere technique.” Nonetheless, when we find ourselves in a struggle with injustice, I believe it is the responsibility of all good men and women to protest – to return to the common denominator of morality. In America we are losing the fight to preserve ethics. Schools no longer practice any ethics-bound philosophy, unless it relates to race. We no longer salute the flag, or pray together, or honor the founding fathers who built this nation on moral conscience. I’m reminded of the quote by the great writer C.S. Lewis – “Education without values, as useful as it is, seems rather to make a man a more clever devil…” Even the great thinker Aristotle recognized this when he said, “Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.” I think in our search for more of everything we have lost the essence of what is really important, and we have re-defined the term “good”. We look to become successful cogs in the wheel, not part of the magical essence inside each of us that spins the eternal mechanism.
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The following information was received from Polk County law enforcement agencies. The charges against those arrested are allegations and the cases are still pending in the courts. Individuals charged and whose names appear in this column may submit documentation to us at a later date that the charges have been dismissed or that they have been found innocent and we will include that information in this space in a timely manner. Mena Police Department September 21, 2014 Two reports were taken of tires being slashed on vehicles. Case is pending interview of a suspect named in both incidents. September 22, 2014 Ronald James Bowles, 22, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding warrant. September 23, 2014 Lynea Chandeen Wright, 26, of Mena was charged with theft of property (shoplifting) after officers were called to a local retail store. A local man reported a set of sockets had been stolen from his vehicle. Case is pending interview of suspect. September 24, 2014 A Mena woman reported that her estranged husband has been harassing her. Case is pending. A 10-year-old Mena boy was charged with breaking or entering and fleeing after an incident at a local business. Report was taken of an attempted breakin at a local business. Case is pending further investigation. Owner of a local business reported that someone had broken into a vehicle parked behind the building. Case is pending. September 25, 2014 Three reports were taken regarding break-ins in a local neighborhood. Two 10year-old boys have been identified as suspects. Case is pending further investigation. Ronda S. Castillo, 37, of Mena was charged with DWI, driving on a suspended driver’s license, and careless driving after a routine traffic stop. John Mark Reed, 42, of Mena was charged with DWI and driving left-of-center after a traffic stop. September 26, 2014 No completed reports filed. September 27, 2014 A local business owner reported that someone had thrown a brick through the window of her vehicle when it was parked behind the store. Case is pending. Officers completed an additional 12 reports and worked seven accidents.
Polk County Sheriff’s Department September 22, 2014 Report from complainant on Highway 270 West near the Rich Mountain community of the theft of a chainsaw and two compound bows, all valued at $880.00. Investigation continues. Report from complainant on Highway 71 South near Hatfield of being threatened by an acquaintance. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. Report from complainant on Polk 28 near Hatfield of a possible identity theft. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. Report from complainant on Polk 27 near Hatfield of vandalism to a mailbox and a vehicle window, causing damages of $200.00. Investigation continues. September 23, 2014 Request for assistance from an ambulance crew and first responders on Polk 49 near the Shady Grove community. Suspect was transported to Mena Regional Health System. Report from complainant on Polk 685 near the Yocana community of the theft of a weedeater, tools and a welder, all valued at $900.00. Investigation continues. Report from complainant on Tilley Road near Hatfield of the theft of electronics and tools, all valued at $475.00. Investigation continues. Report from complainant on Buckley Lane near the Potter community of the theft of an ATV, valued at $800.00. Investigation continues. Report from complainant on Polk 301 near the Cherry Hill community of the theft of a motorcycle, valued at $400.00. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. Report from complainant on Highway 88 East near the Cherry Hill community of the theft of a compound bow and a gas can, all valued at $1,007.00. Investigation continues. September 24, 2014 Arrested was Ronald J. Bowles, 22, of Mena, on a Warrant for Probation Violation. Report from complainant on Polk 24 near Cove of the theft of a vehicle, valued at $3,500.00. The vehicle was located and returned to the owner. Report from complainant on Highway 246 East near Vandervoort of the theft of a trailer, valued at $350.00. Investigation continues. Report from complainant on Polk 679 near the Cherry Hill community of the theft of a chainsaw, valued at $500.00. Investigation continues. Report from complainant on CLC Lane near the Ink community of the theft of electronics and accessories, a purse, credit cards and a personal identity card, all valued at
$1,400.00. Suspect in custody in Sevier County. September 25, 2014 Traffic stop on Highway 71 in Mena led to the arrest of Terry H. Brown, 55, of Mena, on Charges of Criminal Use of a Prohibited Weapon, Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License, No Liability Insurance, Fictitious Tags and Improper Turn at an Intersection and a Warrant for Failure to Appear. Arrested was James C. Lane, 35, of Mena, on Charges of Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and a Body Attachment Warrant. Report from complainant on Polk 16 near Vandervoort of the theft of change, electronics, jewelry and an air conditioning unit, all
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valued at $750.00. Investigation continues. Report from complainant on Highway 375 East near Mena of the theft of a chainsaw, valued at $150.00. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. Report of a disturbance led to a 16-yearold Mena male being issued a Juvenile Citation for Disorderly Conduct. The juvenile was released to the custody of a parent/guardian. September 26, 2014 No reports were filed. September 27, 2014 Report from complainant on Polk 71 near the Ink community of an unauthorized person on their property. Complainant refused to
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Thursday, 10/2 * 7:00 a.m. – Polk County Farmers Market - Mena Depot, 520 Sherwood Street, Mena, Stop by for local produce in season, baked goods, jams, soaps, and other crafts. Vendors will stay until sold out. * 11:30 a.m. – Rotary Club of Polk County/Mena meets at Papa’s Mexican
meets at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena, For info, call 394-7396 or 234-5419. Sunday, 10/5 * 11:00 a.m. - Christ’s Church at Cove, 5234 Hwy 71 S., Lowell Mason, World’s Smallest Gospel Singer will be in concert. * 2:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous, ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S. For information call 3947396 or 234-5419. * 2:30 p.m. A.B.A.T.E. (Arkansas Bikers Aiming Towards Education) monthly meeting at the Limetree Restaurant. Officers meeting at 2:30, General Meeting at 3. You don’t have to ride to attend or become a member. We are a non-profit organization. * 6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meeting at Saint Agnes Church in the basement. Monday, 10/6 * 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. – FREE Weightloss Warriors – First National Bank across from Depot. For information call 437-3560. * 6:30 p.m. – Boy Scouts of America Troop 92 meets at First United Methodist Church, Everyone is welcome to attend. * 6:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous Meeting – 812 Hwy 71 S., Mena. * 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous – 12 +12 Study at ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. For information call 394-7396 or 234-5419. Tuesday, 10/7 * 7:00 a.m. – Polk County Farmers Market, Mena Depot , 520 Sherwood Street, Mena Local produce in season, baked goods, jams, soaps. Vendors stay until sold out. * 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Polk County Family Mission will be open in the 9th Street Ministries building. * 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. –“Art Day”, Mena Art gallery, 607 Mena Street. Come join other artists, from beginners to pros, working on their individual projects in the gallery classroom. For more information, call 479-394-3880. * 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – FREE Delicious Lunch at Vegetarian Soup Kitchen, Mena Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 149 Polk Rd 43 (Fairground Road), Mena,, 479-394-7404. Take –out is available. All are welcome! * 5 :00 – 7:00 p.m. – School Carnival, Louise Durham Elementary * 5:15 p.m. – Cyclists and Walkers: The
Ouachita Cycling Club meets at the Visitor’s Information Center on Earthquake Ridge. Please come join us. Everyone is welcome. * 6:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous Meeting, 812 Hwy 71 S, Mena. * 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous, First United Methodist Church, 9th & Port Arthur. For information 479234-2887 or 479-234-3043. Wednesday, 9/24 * 6:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous Meeting, 812 Hwy 71 S., Mena. * 6:00 p.m. – DABC Celebrate Recovery, Room 112, 300 Dallas Avenue, Mena. A Christ centered, biblical approach to breaking free of addictive and dysfunctional behaviors. Join us. For more information call 479-394-2697. * 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous – Book Study, ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. For information call 394-7396 or 234-5419.
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* RED HAT HOTTIES are volunteering at Mena Manor the 1st Monday of each month for BINGO sessions with residents. They also hold BINGO at Rich Mountain Nursing on the 2nd Monday of each month. Additional volunteers are needed for each of these activities. For more information call Charlie at 870-334-3010 or Connie at 479-437-3766. * MENA HEAD START is taking applications for preschool children 3-5 and Early Head Start Children, birth – 3. The program is free to those who qualify. For an application come by Mena Head Start at 606 Pine Avenue., 8:00 – 3:00 Monday thru Friday. For more information, call 479-437-3733 * HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE OUACHITAS will give a FREE pet costume to EACH pet adopted from their shelter during the month of October! Call the shelter at 479-394-5682 for more information. * MENA ART GALLERY - through October 29, Ouachita Expressions Show, 607 Mena Street. The show can be seen during regular gallery hours, Tuesday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Wednesday through Saturday 10 am to 3 pm. * THE MOTHER OF ALL YARD SALES will be this week starting Thursday, October 2 and running through Sunday, October 5 beginning at 7 a.m. each morning. 35 truckloads of items of all sorts will be sold next to Lighthouse Fitness Center at 1111B Hwy. 71 South, Mena. All proceeds from the annual sale benefit the Toys for Tots program.
Café. Contact Lisa Martin at 216-3383 or Charles Pitman at 216-4882 for more info. * 5:30 p.m. - Weight Watchers - meet at Dallas Avenue Baptist church Family Life Center. Call 479-234-2297 for more information. * 5:30 p.m. – Polk County Cancer Support Group meets at the Union Bank Community Room. Cancer patients, survivors and caregivers are invited to come. For more information, please call 479-39418013. * 6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous – meeting at Saint Agnes Church in the basement. * 7:00 p.m. – Al-Anon – a support group for anyone affected by someone else’s drinking, meets at the First United Methodist church, 9th & Port Arthur, Mena. Call Dotty at 479-437-3111 or Sarah 479234-3620 for more information. Friday, 10/3 * 1:00 –3:00 p.m. – Fiber Group will meet a Mena Art Gallery, 607 Mena Street. Come and bring your project and join this group working with a variety of fibers. * 7:00 p.m. –Overeaters Anonymous – meets At Christ Episcopal Church, 803 Church Avenue. No dues, no fees, no weigh-ins, no diets, call 501-413-4498 or 479-394-4240. * 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous Meeting - 812 Hwy 71South, Mena * 8 :00p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71S, Mena, For info call, 394-7396 or 234-5419. Saturday, 10/4 * 7:00 a.m. – Polk County Farmers Market – Mena Depot, 520 Sherwood St., Mena, Local produce in season, baked goods, jams, soaps. Vendors will stay until sold out. * 2:30 p.m. Olde Lyric Players (Seniors Readers’ Theater) meets at the OLT, 610 Mena St.. Participants 50 years of age and older are welcome. * 5:00 p.m. Christ’s Forty Acres Church, Honobia, Ok will have The Paul Rose Family Singing. * 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. – Knights of Columbus Oktoberfest, St. Agnes Parish Hall, 8th & Walnut Sts. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Singing, dancing, food and fun. For more information or advance tickets, call 479-437-0308. * 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn * 7:00 p.m. Benefit Dance, Bake Sale & Auction for Kenneth Wilson, National Guard Armory, Morrow Street, admission $5.00 For more information call 234-2567. * 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous
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Sharon Chambers - Community Notice to All Political Candidates Volunteer with a Passion ONLY 4 Weeks Left
BY JACLYN ROSE In the 1980’s, Sharon Chambers and her husband, Pete, were traveling from Oklahoma to their home in Mesquite, Texas, on Highway 71 when they had a tire blow-out on their boat trailer in Mena. “It was a Saturday and Mr. Abbott at Coast to Coast opened his store and sold us a tire and told us how to fix it. Pete said, ‘this is a great place, we need to be here.’ We immediately subscribed to the papers and started looking into real estate,” explained Chambers. The daughter of an Air Force father, and a Canadian mother, Chambers was born in Canada and is a dual citizen of both Canada and the United States. Her family moved frequently and she spent time in Germany, as well as several states, including Hawaii, before graduating high school in Midwest City, Oklahoma. Chambers went on to attend the University of Oklahoma for two years where she planned to obtain her nursing degree, and met her husband, Pete, a journalism major. The couple married the same month Pete graduated college in 1964, 50 years ago. “In marriage it’s important to go with the flow and compromise,” said Chambers. On their honeymoon, the Chambers traveled to the Dallas area to look for a job. They settled in Mesquite, where they lived for 36 years. Pete wrote copy for advertisers and Sharon raised their three children, while also working part time for the Census Bureau as a supervisor and field interviewer. “I knocked on doors during the evenings and weekends and asked questions and collected data for the census bureau, all of the unemployment statistics that are given monthly are collected by the census bureau. I would also collect data such as health statistics,” explained Chambers. After stumbling across the town of Mena in the 1980’s, the Chambers bought some land in the area and spent all their vacations for the next several years tent camping and fishing on their property. In 1997, the Chambers built a house in Mena to be used as their home upon retirement, and finally moved here in 2000. “Pete wasn’t quite ready to move yet and he didn’t think our house in Texas would sell so we put it on the market and it sold within a week, he still wasn’t ready so we moved into an apartment that would rent for three months at a time and I told him that he had three months,” said Chambers. The couple then moved to Polk County where they both continued their jobs for four more years before retiring. Chambers is very involved in local volunteerism and has a passion for quilting. She runs the annual quilt show held during the Lum and Abner Festival and she meets with the Pine Ridge quilt group every Tuesday. Chambers also greatly enjoys gardening. After the 2009 tornado, both Chambers and her husband became very involved with the Polk County Long Term Recovery Committee. Chambers worked as a case worker and supervised the meals for the New York Says Thank You event held the September after the tornado. “Polk County people are really friendly and there are so many opportunities to volunteer. No one has any reason to just be sitting, there are too many opportunities. I really enjoy being involved in the volunteer community,” explained Chambers.
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BY JACLYN ROSE Born and raised in Polk County, Shawn Fields graduated from Hatfield High School in 1990. He then went on to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in Agri Business from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. In 1991, before his sophomore year of college he married his wife, Chandra. “I’ve known Chandra all my life. We have a photo of us at the same Easter egg hunt when we were four years old. She didn’t live here until we were in college, but came back to visit her family often. I told my mom when we were in the 10th grade that I was going to marry her. It just took her a few more years to figure that out,” said Fields with a laugh. Fields began working in sales immediately, and has spent his entire career in that field. After living around the state of Arkansas for many years, they saw an opportunity to move home in 2007. “I tried several different times to move back home and we weren’t able to, but at that time I had a job that made it possible to relocate. Both Chandra and I have family here and we knew we wanted to raise our children here and we wanted them to attend school here,” Fields explained. The Fields’ have four children, including two that were recently adopted through the foster care system, and they currently have another foster child in their home. An area they are passionate about, they hope to continue assisting children for many years. “A year and a half after we moved home my job situation changed and since then I have worked in several different jobs trying to ensure I can keep my family living in Polk County. A year and a half ago, I was introduced to the field of advertising and specialty promotions and I started Field Promos in January of 2014.” Field Promos specializes in custom apparel: screen printing and embroidery, as well as advertising specialties, which Fields describes as “anything that you can put your name on.” Machinery Co., Targeting local events, businesses and schools, Fields found quickly that there was a need for this indusInc. try. “Back 20 years ago, this market was flooded with salesmen but the internet changed that and as a result MANUFACTURER there was absolutely no customer service. I didn’t realize the need until I made a few phone calls and sales OF QUALITY and saw that people were very eager to talk to someone in this industry face to face,” explained Fields. “It’s CNC PARTS not just apparel, and it’s not just pens, it’s a wide variety of advertising specialty products: hats, lanyards, plas479.394.4248 tic or Styrofoam cups, 104 Port Arthur Avenue mugs. I’m currently Mena, AR 71953-3344 quoting fly swatters. Anything you can put your name on, I can help you with.” Fields Promos can be reached by calling 479.234.1519 or by visiting www.fieldspromos.com. Repairs in your home. Having spent severAuthorized Sears Agent. al years in the big city, living and working in Bruce Erickson, Owner Polk County is a high priority for the Fields family. “I enjoy the slow pace in Polk County that I can raise my family here and really get to experience life with my children and wife. I feel like I know most of the people here and that family values are important in this area,” said Fields.
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Bell, Book and Candle Prepares to Hit the Stage
Artist Demos at Mena Art Gallery
BY MELANIE BUCK There is much excitement in the air as the actors of Bell, Book and Candle, OLT’s next prodution, prepare to bring you a great show. Bell, Book and Candle stars actors Amanda Stipe as Gillian, Tim Hesse as Shep, Emily Butler-McCoy as Aunt Queenie, Lamar Austin as Nicky, and Scott O’Rear as Sidney Redlitch. The hit Broadway play, written by Jon Van Druten, not only inspired the making of the 1958 movie version starring Kim Novak and James Stewart but was also the premise for the hit T.V. series, Bewitched. The play is set during the Christmas season. Gillian Holroyd, a witch and free spirit, has been unlucky in love and restless in life. She admires from afar her neighbor, publisher Shep Henderson, who one day walks into her apartment to use the telephone (after Gillian's Aunt Queenie put a spell on his phone). When she learns he is about to marry an old college enemy of hers, Merle Kittridge, she takes revenge by casting a love spell on him. This is one show you won’t want to miss! The actors are top-notch, the stage will be like none you’ve seen on OLT’s stage and, not only will there be a live cat on stage, pyrotechnics will be used as well. Performances will be Friday and Saturday, October 24-25, at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, October 26, at 2 p.m., Friday, October 31, and Saturday, November 1, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, November 2, at 2 p.m. If you would like any information on this show or becoming a part of the Ouachita Little Theatre, contact any board member or call 479-243-0186.
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BY BARBARA M. TABIAS Ever wondered about how an artist goes about creating a painting or a drawing? Come by the gallery at 607 Mena Street on Tuesdays between 11 am and 2 pm and sit in on “Art Day.” You don't have to bring your brushes or pencils (although that's certainly okay if you would like to), and questions are always welcome. You can stay for as much or as little of the session as you like. There is almost always someone working in watercolor, frequently in pen and ink, and drawing is always a part of the process whether the objective is to produce a finished drawing or it is a basis for producing something in another media. The same thing is true for the Friday Fiber Arts group. Usually there are several people spinning, sometimes someone weaving, knitting or crocheting. I like to go just to see what they are doing with fiber that I hadn't even thought of. And if you have wondered whether you would like to try your hand at one of these, this is the place to jump in and get your feet wet. There is always someone there who can answer your questions if you get stumped. And don't forget to take the time while you're at the gallery to look at the current exhibit. Right now, it is Ouachita Expressions, and there is some gorgeous art on the walls and pedestals. Regular gallery hours are 11 am to 2 pm on Tuesdays and 10 am to 3 pm Wednesdays through Saturdays.
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By Kim Hughes, County Agent -FCS September was National Sewing Month and it was the best time to indulge your passion for sewing or even to introduce yourself to the art if you’ve never tried it before. This year, consider sewing something using 100% cotton and entering it in the Farm Bureau “Sew with Cotton Contest”. The contest will be held Thursday, October 23 at 6:00 PM at the Farm Bureau Board Room at 309 South Morrow. Prize money and/or ribbons will be awarded to all winners, compliments of the Farm Bureau Women's Committee, sponsor of the event. Fashion fabric must be 100 percent cotton. An all-cotton or cotton-blend thread may be used. Garment may be lined or unlined. The overall appearance of your garment is very important. It must be finished inside and out. Selecting compatible fabric(s) for your pattern is essential. Avoid those fabrics finished off-grain. Professional construction techniques should be followed during construction, and remember to press as you sew. Tapes, linings, ribbons, underlinings, and interfacings may be of any fiber content. Accessories complete a garment and enhance the ensemble's "total look". Purses, shoes, scarves, hats, ties, and jewelry are accessories. Belts and collars not sewn to the garment are considered accessories, and do not have to be all cotton. The state contest on December 4 will be open to first place winners in each division and the Special Category selected by an official judging committee in each county. Garments must be constructed and modeled by the person entering the garment contest (other than those entered in the Special Category). First place winners in each youth category and first place winners in each adult category will compete for sweepstakes prizes. The three divisions are Cotton Dress, Cotton Sportswear, and Cotton Suit. Complete guidelines and entry forms may be picked up at the Polk County Extension Service at 211 DeQueen Street. The entry form must be completed and submitted in triplicate with original fabric samples attached to each of the three forms for all categories. Garments will be judged according to criteria on the scorecard. For more information, call 479-394-6018.
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Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Members
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Mena/Polk County Chamber of Commerce welcomed Kids 1st, Inc. into the chamber membership on Thursday, September 11, 2014, with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Kids 1st is a pre-school that accepts children 2 1/2 – 5 years of age. They are located at 1200 Reeves Street in Mena.
Mena Tees, Trophies, and Graphics was welcomed into the Mena/Polk County Chamber of Commerce with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, September 18. Mena Tees, Trophies, and Graphics is owned by Jennifer Gabourel and is located at 506 Hwy. 71 South in Mena. Thank you all for helping the family appreciate the life that was lived by our momma,
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We appreciate your expressions of love, respect, grief and all the funny stories in our time of loss. We want to thank Dr. David Brown for all he did in his care and compassion for our mom, and in the end, all the time he spent with the family. To the wonderful staff at Rich Mountain Nursing and Rehab, thank you for giving her a life worth living while she was there with you. We are so very grateful to those who attended her funeral, for all the caring phone calls, the on-line posts, the uplifting cards, the beautiful flowers, and the much needed food and supplies. You validated that our mom had worth and value to all those who knew her. The outpouring of support has helped us greatly as we take these first steps in our emotional adjustment in the loss of our momma. Thank you so very much.
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20th Annual Ward Family Reunion
CUTEST PET PIC Cassie Cassie was getting cold so her mom gave her a jacket. Please share your favorite photo of your pet. You may drop it off or mail it to: 512 7th Street • Mena, AR 71953 Email: classifieds@polkcountypulse.com
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(StatePoint) Playtime should be fun, but who says it can’t also be beneficial to kids? From imaginative play that expands creativity to toys that develop crucial motor skills, kids’ play can be a time when learning and fun go hand in hand. “Children don’t need to be in a classroom for quality learning to take place,” says Dr. Lise Eliot, early childhood development expert and author. “In fact, opportunities to promote mental and physical development can happen anywhere, anytime.” Here are a few ideas for maximizing playtime: • Make Music: Playing music can help kids be creative and expressive, as well as promote coordination. But some kids may be reluctant to participate if it feels like work. If there’s resistance to formal music education, don’t nix the idea entirely. Stock your playroom with a keyboard, tambourine and other kid-friendly instruments and The Ward Family will be having a let kids explore music on their own terms. family reunion on October 4, 2014 • Cool Toys: “Look for fun toys that encourage problem-solving, from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the engage children in imaginative play and develop fine motor skills and American Legion Building in Veterans spatial reasoning,” says Eliot. Park, 4 miles North of Mena on Each playset features SmartPoint locations that can be recogHighway 71 North. nized by every vehicle and animal. As a vehicle or animal is rolled It’s potluck! Please bring your over a playset’s various SmartPoints, it will flash and play greetings, favorite covered dish, family pictures, fun sounds, short tunes and sing-along songs for a multi-sensory news clippings, and so on that you’ve learning experience that evokes kids’ imaginations. found that would be of interest for • Outdoor Games: For some fresh air, and at the same time to those doing genealogy that you didn’t encourage hand-eye coordination and learning number fun, get outbring last year. Don’t miss out on the doors to play some classic games like hopscotch, jacks or marbles. good food, door prizes, and visiting Encourage kids’ creative side, by having them come up with an idea about the good old days. for their own game, complete with rules and a scoring system. When it comes to playtime, there’s no need to put learning on the back burner!
Kaylan and Justin Simmons, of New Hope, are proud parents of a baby boy, born on September 20th. Irene and Sherwin Minoza, of Mena, are proud parents of a baby boy, born on September 20th. Mahala and Travis Evans, of Parks, are proud parents of a baby girl, born on September 23rd. Christina Leeper, of DeQueen, is a proud mother of a baby boy, born on September 23rd. Amber and Cody Davis, of Mena, are proud parents of a baby girl, born on September 23rd. Baili and Tommie Shuler, of Lockesburg, are proud parents of a baby girl, born on September 24th. Kayla and Zachary Denton, of Grannis, are proud parents of a baby boy, born on September 24th. Traci and Logan Merrick, of Mena, are proud parents of a baby boy, born on September 25th. Autumn and Dennis Walker, of Talihina, are proud parents of a baby boy, born on September 28th.
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Moments from America’s History First Monday in October
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BY JEFF OLSON Next week is the first Monday in October, the day that the U.S. Supreme Court convenes following its summer recess. On this occasion, I will briefly address the role of judges, from the perspectives and parallels of the Bible and American History, and how this relates some to the Supreme Court. LOCAL Isaiah 33:22 states, “For the Lord is our judge, the Lord is our lawgiver, the Lord is our king; he will save us.” This 1. Kate Self and Savannah verse is not only a personal testimony and teaching of Isaiah, but it succinctly summarizes an eternal truth about the Levering Crowned Miss & sovereignty and wisdom of God in the personal and civil affairs of man. This verse also represents a major part of the biblical foundation for America’s state and national governments as manifested in the separation of powers through the Little Miss Polk County judicial, legislative, and executive branches. 2. Godfrey Responds to Latest Our nation’s Founders implemented this design for Legal Motion Filed by Combs’ government because they Defense understood the fallen nature and depravity of man (Jeremiah 17:9), and that for power and NATIONAL authority to reside in any one 1. Government Shuts Down person or small group of persons would invite corruption and After Lawmakers Fail to Agree tyranny. Thus, a system of on Funding Bill checks and balances was built 2. Conservatives With A Cause: into America’s national government to minimize the danger of ‘We’re Right any one branch dominating the others (Federalist No. 51). This was more true for the judges God appointed than for anyone else in leadership because they represented His moral authority as well as His laws (II Chronicles 19). In Exodus 18:21, God set in place principles for a framework of government and its leaders, which included the role of judges - their qualifications and the decentralization and distribution of their authority. The biblical references for separation of powers and checks and balances cited above were most effectively conveyed to our Founders through Baron Charles Louis Joseph Secondat Montesquieu, the most quoted and cited man during the Constitutional Convention in 1787. Montesquieu looked upon law as the protector of freedom, and understood that "Society...must repose on [Christian] principles that do not change." He saw the need for a "depository" or guardian of laws instituted in an independent, non-political entity within a constitution. This need would eventually be met in the United States through the formation of a Supreme Court. Montesquieu's philosophy had taken form in the American colonies of the 18th century and thus served as a justification for and confirmation of America's national framework for government. Since then, America has experienced much growth and change through which she has drifted far from her original moorings, much like the nation of Israel did. During the period of the Judges, Israel had no capital and no fixed government, so each tribe acted independently which made her a nation of instability, anarchy, and confusion for much of those years. The choice Israel made of personal disobedience and having no government accountable to God proved to be a dark period of her history. Is there a lesson to be learned here? Is this where we are in America today? Is the Judiciary still the branch of our government "least dangerous to the political rights of the Constitution" (Federalist No. 78)? Are our judges persons who uphold our constitution and subscribe to the rule of law? Is their compass the original intent of the Constitution and the jurisprudence and precedents established thereof? 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Staying Quiet on Social Media
BY MELANIE BUCK We’ve all been in a situation where we later wished we would have just kept our mouths shut, right? I’ve been there too many times to count. However, I can say that being a member of today’s social media has taught me just that, how to keep my opinion to myself. Too many times I’ve seen arguments ensued on Facebook because one person let their emotions show or someone else took their comment the wrong way and then suddenly, everyone is on board the hate train. It’s ruined friendships, severed family ties, and caused problems in communities, political careers, and more. By nature, most of us can tell a complete stranger more than we tell our best friends. It would seem natural that we would do the same online, and some do. But let’s be honest… How many times have you hit the ‘like’ button only to hit ‘unlike’ just as fast? How many times have you just scrolled on past the post to avoid the inevitable backlash of commenting? I can certainly say Facebook has helped me learn that sometimes, commenting just isn’t worth it, in real-life or internet-life. Is it really necessary for us to have two kinds of drama? Do we really need to engage into such controversy while sitting behind a keyboard? Does it help with the cause at hand? I’m not certain of the answers to any of these questions but, questions they are, and answers they need… Until next week, Happy Commenting… or not!
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WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART OF AUTUMN? Darla Barrett The cooler weather and the beautiful fall colors.
Todd Hairston Hunting!! Carmie Lance Cool walking weather!!
Kyle Robertson The crisp, cool air and leaves changing colors, football, chili, soups, warm desserts, hot chocolate. Sondra Owens Hoobler The pretty fall colors, cooler weather, and deer season..
Penny Banks Pumpkin everything and cooler weather! Mitzi Wilson The changing of the leaves, definitely what makes Arkansas so beautiful. And of course it feels AMAZING!
Ron Lyon FOOTBALL! DeeJae Dickason Brewster Coffee and Conversation on the porch with my husband on crisp, cool mornings! Makes me so glad I married my best friend.
Dana Brown Football, deer hunting, baking pies, driving backroads taking in the fall colors !? Luann Barton Nogle The smell of firewood burning in a fireplace or in a fire pit.
Alyssa Lance Bonfires!!!!! Gilda Meyers Cool nights with the windows open!!!
Stephen Colao The Christian Motorcyclists Associations Changing of the Colors Rally
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Johnny, a very bright 5 year old, told his daddy he'd like to have a baby brother and, along with his request, offered to do whatever he could to help. His dad, a very bright 35 year old, paused for a moment and then replied, " I'll tell you what, Johnny, if you pray every day for two months for a baby brother, I guarantee that God will give you one!" Johnny responded eagerly to his dad's challenge and went to his bedroom early that night to start praying for a baby brother. He prayed every night for a whole month, but after that time, he began to get skeptical. He checked around the neighborhood and found out that what he thought was going to happen, had never occurred in the history of the neighborhood. You just don't pray for two months and then, whammo- a new baby brother. So, Johnny quit praying. After another month, Johnny's mother went to the hospital. When she came back home, Johnny's parents called him into the bedroom. He cautiously walked into the room, not expecting to find anything, and there was a little bundle lying right next to his mother. His dad pulled back the blanket and there was -- not one baby brother, but two!! His mother had twins. Johnny's dad looked down at him and said, "Now aren't you glad you prayed?" Johnny hesitated a little and then looked up at his dad and said, "Yes, but aren't you glad I quit when I did?"
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LITTLE ROCK – When the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission collects fines from game law convictions, the money goes back to the county where it was collected. During today’s monthly Commission meeting, the agency approved a grant of more than $679,100 to the Arkansas Department of Education as a result of fines collected during the 2014 fiscal year. The money is used to fund educational programs focused on fish, wildlife and conservation in the counties where the offenses occurred. The highest amount of fine money went to Drew County with just over $28,000. The next highest amount went to Arkansas County with more than $25,900 in fines. Each county’s quorum court allocates all fine money to their school districts. The AGFC and the Arkansas Department of Education do not have a role in determining which programs are funded. School district officials must contact their local quorum court with requests for fine revenue and suggestions concerning the best method of distributing funding. Fine money may be used only for AGFC programs. The Arkansas Department of Education and the AGFC have established school programs for fish and wildlife conservation and for other purposes consistent with the AGFC’s mission. In other business, the Commission: *Approved an emergency ban on the importation of firewood on all AGFC-owned wildlife management areas. This includes people camping on the state’s WMAs. The ban is to prevent the spread of an exotic insect known as the emerald ash borer. The insects feed on and are likely to kill all of Arkansas’s ash species. The insect has been discovered in five southwest Arkansas counties. The five counties are Clark, Columbia, Dallas, Hot Spring and Nevada. It was first discovered in Michigan in 2002 and has since killed tens of millions of trees. Firewood easily transports harmful pests and other problems to trees, according to AGFC forester Martin Blaney. “Wood that looks clean may actually be concealing insects like the emerald ash borer,” Blaney says. The adult emerald ash borer is a metallic green insect about one-half inch long and oneeighth inch wide making it hard to detect in the wild. The female beetles lay eggs on the bark of ash trees. The eggs hatch and the larvae bore into the bark to the fluid-conducting vessels underneath. The larvae feed and develop, cutting off the flow of nutrients and, eventually killing the tree. EAB attacks and kills North American species of true ash, and tree death occurs three to five years following initial infestation. Signs of EAB include: canopy dieback beginning at the top of the tree and progressing through the year until the tree is bare; sprouts growing from the roots and trunk; split bark with an S-shape gallery; D-shaped exit holes; and more woodpecker activity, creating large holes as they extract the larvae. State and USDA APHIS PPQ personnel will now survey trees in the areas surrounding the initial finds to determine the extent of the EAB infestation. To report signs of the beetle to the Arkansas State Plant Board, call 501-225-1598. For more information about Emerald Ash Borer, visit: www.emeraldashborer.info or http://www.arinvasives.org/. The firewood ban goes into effect immediately. *Approved a budget increase of $48,750 to improve the response to white-nose syndrome, a disease fatal to some bat species in Arkansas. The money comes from a grant awarded by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. White-nose syndrome is believed to cause bats to use up their fat reserves rapidly during hibernation. Affected bats fly out of caves during winter in an attempt to find food. Since the insects bats eat are seasonally dormant, the bats die of starvation. The fatal fungus was confirmed in Arkansas bats earlier this year. *Received an update on the state’s water plan. *Approved the agency’s encroachment policy. The policy is designed to resolve current issues and prevent future encroachments on AGFC-owned real estate. *Approved two trout importation permits in Boone County. One went to Bear Creek Springs Trout Farm and another went to John and Yvonne Bieth. *Approved a budget increase of $40,000 from unobligated Marine Fuel Tax funds to add gravel to the Mike Freeze Wattensaw WMA Webb Lake Access road in Prairie County. *Approved a budget increase of $30,000 for ongoing habitat enhancement activities on White Rock and Wedington WMAs in northwest Arkansas. The money comes from federal funds received through the U.S. Forest Service Challenge Cost-Share Grant.
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AGRI
October 1, 2014
Beware of Potential Poisons in Your Pastures
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BY CARLA VAUGHT We have had an exceptional year for growing grass in Polk County. Our pastures are drier right now than they have been all summer. We have been fortunate to not have to worry about prussic acid poisoning in Johnsongrass because of drought, so far. But we will! With the price of cattle being at record highs, we certainly don’t want to lose any to toxic plants. Johnsongrass only causes problems with toxicities when it is stressed. Stress will come. Stress will come in the form of cool weather causing it to slow down growth and accumulate prussic acid. The rule of thumb is to avoid grazing Johnsongrass after a frost or during a drought. The accumulated prussic acid will cure out of the hay when it is totally dry in hay or totally dead due to frost. It will be “paper bag brown” and okay to graze at that point. Regrowth needs to be at least 18 inches tall before it is grazed. Another weed to watch out for is Perilla Mint. This weed is also toxic to cattle, goats, and horses. This one is more tricky to deal with. It is very common along edges of woods and along streams. The toxin in this weed causes acute respiratory distress in livestock. This weed is very distinctive both in color and in scent. It has a square stem like all mint plants. The plant is easy to control with 2,4-D products. It is best controlled when the plant is immature and still growing. Perilla starts flowering and become more toxic in August and September. Often, that corresponds with a shortage of forage and livestock picking and grazing more undesirable plants such as mint. We have excellent fact sheets available to help you identify these weeds and we can recommend the best products to control the weeds. Don’t lose valuable cattle because of toxic weed problems! Our office is located at the corner of DeQueen and Hickory in Mena. The phone number is 479-394-6018. The Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and is an South of Town Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity on Hwy 71 Employer.
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J & B Liquid Feed and Fertilizer now carries a full line of certified organic fertilizers and insecticides. We are pleased to be your local distributors for products from Neptune's Harvest and Sea-Agri. We have a variety of products for gardens, lawns, flowers, as well as hay meadows and pasture land: Garlic Spray for natural insecticide and mosquito repellent, Sea-90 Mineral Fertilizer, Hydrolyzed Fish and Seaweed Fertilizer, Crab Shell Multi-Purpose Plant Food, Soluble Seaweed Powder, and Kelp Meal. We still carry Western Livestock Mineral, Pro Energy Liquid Feeds, net wrap and baler twine, a full line of herbicides and insecticides, as well as our liquid nitrogen. We spread ag lime. In addition to Two Old Goats lotion for fibromyalgia and arthritis, we are going to be carrying Sea Mist Therapeutic Magnesium Oil plus a variety of gourmet sea salts from The San Felipe Salt Company.
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Yard Sale – 1708 Carder St., furniture, end tables, tvs, pictures, dressers, dolls and knick knacks, 8:00 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4th. 10/1 Mena Public Schools is seeking the following non-certified position: CUSTODIAN, Contact Person: Send applications to Mr. Benny Weston, Superintendent. Address: 501 Hickory Street, Mena, AR 71953. Telephone: 479-394-1710. Application Deadline: Until Filled. Commencement Date: 2014-15 School Year. Salary: Per Salary Schedule. Qualifications: Experience Preferred. EOE> 10/1 Joe Bill Ward: Specializing in Concrete. Septic Tanks, Gravel, Backhoe, and Dump Truck Service. Over 40 years experience. 479-883-9298. 10/22
Garage Sale: Saturday, October 4, at 75 Craig Street, in Mena on College Hill. Tools, Furniture, Movies, Toys, etc. 8 a.m. - ? 10/1 J & N Dozer – Dozer, Trackhoe, Backhoe, Dumptruck, Ponds, Pads, Clearing, Roads, Hauling. Rich Top Soil, Fill Dirt, Shale, Gravel. Dozer Operator Randy Egger, over 30 years experience. We Appreciate your Business! Call 479-234-1357. TFN Read the history of Mena and the KCS Railroad in The Mountain Signal. www.menahistory.com 10/1
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We truly appreciate all who were involved in organizing, donating, attending, and praying for the benefit that helped us with Bobby’s medical and other expenses. We are humbled, thankful, blessed and stand amazed by all of the love, support, and prayers we are being shown. Gillham, Arkansas and the surrounding towns have truly wonderful Christian people. Our hearts ache that he is going through this, but with God, the Great Physician in control, Bobby will overcome the BIG C. Thank you so much, God, for loving us through our many friends and family. Please continue to PRAY for him. PRAYERS are so special and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Bobby and Marlene Bevill 10/1
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 press charges. Traffic stop on Third Street in Hatfield led to the arrest of Julian L. Craig, 31, of Hatfield, on a Charge of DWI. September 28, 2014 Report from complainant on Polk 136 near Cove of being harassed by an acquaintance. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. Report from complainant on Polk 407 near Cove of vandalism to a mailbox, causing $50.00 in damages. Investigation continues. Report from a Mena man of vandalism done to a barn by neighboring children, which they later cleaned up. The complainant refused to press charges. Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked two vehicle accidents this week. Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 21 Incarcerated Inmates; 8 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility, of which 1 is currently out of jail on a monitoring system.
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was recently renamed the Jim Richardson Memorial Cup, after OMGA member, Jim Richardson who passed away from complications of a heart valve replacement in September of 2013. Richardson was an avid golfer who had moved to Polk County with his wife, Lorelei in 2010. “Golf was Jim’s passion. He loved his family, but he really loved to golf. Jim made everyone feel like they were his best friend. He really enjoyed his golfing buddies,” Lorelei explained. “Jim was a real competitor, if we were playing at ten, he was here at nine,” explained Danny Miller, Jim’s golfing partner. “He knew he had to have a valve replaced and he put it off until late September because he wanted to compete in the final OMGA tournament, which he won. He also wanted to convalesce while the Razorbacks were playing so he could watch them,” Miller added with a grin. “Jim went to the hospital and never came back. I went before the OMGA and suggested we name this award after him and everyone overwhelmingly agreed.” Chuck Ruimel added, “Jim was a big part of everyone’s life. When we would come out to play, he was always there. He fit right in from the start and immediately got involved.” “Jim moved here about 3 years ago and joined our club. He was a very good golfer, almost a scratch golfer, and he was well liked by everyone, always willing to help anyone improve their game. We keep track of our golfer’s points and the winner will win this trophy and some money. After three months they will return the trophy and it will be back up on the wall. Winner’s names will be engraved on the side, yearly. It will be presented on October 11 at 9:30 a.m. by his wife, Lorelei,” explained OMGA President, Bob Tillman. “It’s just incredible that in the three years that Jim was here he touched so many people. It’s a great honor that they named this award after him. He would be so proud. This just means the world to me,” said Lorelei.
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2010 GMC Terrain SLE
QUAD CAB
Gentry Price: $6,900 2008 Chevy Aveo
Gentry Price: $4,900
Gentry Price: $14,990
(includes 1500 trade in allowance)
P5790
Gentry Discount: $1,346 Gentry Price: $31,369
P5821
2014 Chevy Cruze MSRP: $19,295 GM Rebate: $2,000 Gentry Discount: $318 Gentry Price: $16,977
2003 Chevy 1500
2013 Dodge Avenger SE
Gentry Price: $6,900
Gentry Price: $15,990
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