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BY MELANIE BUCK Wildfire danger remains “high” to “extreme,” as issued by the National Weather Service, in the local area and has firefighters on stand-by mode for quick dispatch and response to potential threats. Due to the rapid response of volunteer firefighters, a grass fire was extinguished before it reached an acre in size. Volunteers from Acorn and Ink Fire Departments responded to
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Westerman Promoting Tourism in 4th District BY MELANIE BUCK Bruce Westerman, the United States Congressman for Arkansas’ Fourth District, spent last week on his ‘Touring the Fourth District Tour’ and Queen Wilhelmina was included on his list. Westerman said he “believes tourism is an important part of the district’s economy” and his tour will “highlight the natural beauty found across the fourth district.” He hopes to remind constituents of the wonderful sites so close to home and also shine a light on tourism in the Fourth District for individuals across Arkansas and in surrounding states. CONTINUED ON PAGE 9
Fall Clean-Up Announced
City Council Hears from Dept. Heads BY MELANIE BUCK The City of Mena has announced their annual Fall CleanUp dates and City Council approved an ordinance for a lotsplit subdivision. The City of Mena’s 12th Annual Fall Clean-Up is scheduled to begin on Monday, October 26. Only yard waste items will be picked up. Due to state law, the City cannot pick up construction debris and lumber. The city asks that you place items at the curbside prior to October 26th to insure they will be collected. CONTINUED ON PAGE 9
Local highways will be thundering with thousands of devoted bikers making their annual trek for the 40th Annual CMA Changing of the Colors Rally this week! SEE PAGES 15-26 INSIDE THIS ISSUE FEATURING THE HISTORY OF THIS NOW GLOBAL MINISTRY! The Chamber of Commerce is hosting their 2nd annual Ouachita Fall Foliage Festival this Saturday. COMPLETE SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES ON PAGE 17 INSIDE THIS ISSUE!
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Chamber Announces Daylight Trick or Treat The Mena/Polk County Chamber of Commerce has announced that the 2015 Daylight Trick or Treat held on Mena Street will be Saturday, October 31 from 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. It is believed to be the 29th year of tradition. Each year, merchants set up on the sidewalks of downtown Mena to safely hand out candy to trickor-treaters during daylight hours.
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Kimp Announces Intent to Seek Re-Election as JP for District 4
SUBMITTED Margarett “Margo” Kimp announced this week that she plans to seek re-election as Justice of the Peace for District 4. “I have been a Justice of the Peace for District 4 since January of 2005. As a JP, my primary jobs are to approve, adjust, or reject budgets, and disburse funds. The budget runs about 6.5 to 7.5 million dollars each year. We are mandated by law to only budget and spend 90% of new revenue generated. We cannot spend more money than we take in. We have no deficit spending. The County lives within its means. If our tax collections or sales tax are down, then we adjust/reduce our budgets accordingly. My job is not to tell any Elected Official how to do his/her job. They are answerable to you the voter. I can talk to the elected official and voice your concerns on your behalf, and state my opinion on the matter, which I will be glad to do for you at any time. I will continue to work closely with County Officials and Employees to make our County the place so many people want to live in.” Kimp continued, “My husband Bill and I graduated from Acorn High School. Bill joined the Navy in 1969 during the Vietnam War. We moved from coast to coast during those nine years. We moved back to Polk County in 1978, because we wanted to raise our children, Michelle and Wes, in the county that we love so much. Now, I have four grandchildren growing up in this wonderful County.”
Heath-Schnell Announces Candidacy for Polk County Circuit Clerk SUBMITTED Michelle Heath-Schnell has announced her candidacy for the office of Polk County Circuit Clerk. “I believe my time spent in the courthouse for the past 18 years working for Polk County, 8 of which I have spent working in the Circuit Clerk’s office makes me a qualified candidate for this position. I take pride in my work and would continue the same level of efficiency currently in the office.” She added, “Since I have worked for Polk County for the last 18 years, I have the knowledge of a vast number of duties including: payroll, accounts payable, inventory, all recorded documents, case management, jury selection, land sales and end of the month reports. My current working relationship with other Polk County officials, attorneys, banks, realtors and title companies further my abilities to do the best possible job for Polk County.” Schnell was born and raised in Dallas, TX and graduated Red Oak High School in 1992. “I relocated to Mena with my parents, Sam and Kaye Heath, in 1993. I am the mother of two children, Molly, age 13, and Andrew, age 8. I have two sisters who also live in Mena, Jennifer McCauley and her husband Drake, and Kacey Schnell and her husband Eric. I also have 5 nieces and nephews.” Schnell closed by saying, “I am excited at the opportunity to serve the people of Polk County. I ask for your support to elect me as your next Circuit Clerk on March 1, 2016.”
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Realtors Seeking to Make a Difference
BY MELANIE BUCK The Mena Area Board of Realtors is planning to make a difference on National Make a Difference Day, this Saturday, October 24. From 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. participating realtors will stand outside of James Superfoods and Walmart SuperCenter collecting donations that will make a true difference to families in Polk County. Items being collected (but not limited to) are toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwash, soap, shampoo; packaged foods that don’t need to be heated; protein filled items such as peanut butter or peanut butter crackers and cheese crackers, etc.; non-refrigerated items; plastic fruit cups; tuna cups; individually packaged snack items such as granola bars, pop tarts, etc.; individual cereals and oatmeal; macaroni and cheese; and ramen noodles. Last year, the Mena Area Board of Realtors raised $727.16 on Make a Difference Day and gave away more than $2,100 in food to Mena, Acorn, Cossatot River, and Wickes schools. In a statement released by the Board, they said, “There is a need to help these children who don’t have enough food to sustain them over the weekends. It’s hard to believe these conditions exist in our county, but they do.” For more information on how you can help, contact 479-3945000.
Up, Up and Away! Farrell and Sharon Cole showcased their iconic Re/Max hot air balloon to Acorn Elementary students last week. Principal Donna Reyer thrilled students when she agreed to take a ride. More pics can be found on the Polk County Pulse Facebook page.
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BY MELANIE BUCK Silver Screens Cinema is nearing completion on their 50’s era themed, newly remodeled theater. According to Buddy and Deanna Ayres, they and their partner Greg Davis, are anticipating opening the doors by December 1st and are planning a grand opening celebration to coincide with the release of the latest Star Wars episode: The Force Awakens. “That’s what we are shooting for but there is still much to be done and there are outside contractors that we have no control over,” said Deanna. Not only will the cinema keep two screens, new additions are being added, including VIP sections and game rooms. Deanna explained that the VIP sections will both be upstairs in balcony settings. “Cinema 1 will seat 36 VIP’s in large loungestyle chairs and Cinema 2 will seat 15. VIP’s will also have their own bathrooms upstairs, along with a waitress and VIP parking.” VIP costs will be $15 per person; regular admission will be $8 for adults and $5 for kids. Cinema 1 will screen blockbuster movies while Cinema 2 will play secondary films. Roughly, between the two screens, the theater will seat 300 movie-goers. “We are unsure the exact number of seats right now. We want to give as much space with as much seating as possible,” said Buddy. “We might lose a row on each side depending on how far we space them apart but we prefer that people are comfortable,” added Deanna. The upstairs areas will also boast game rooms. Buddy said they’ll start out with one room capable of playing Xbox Live, online gaming, in four stations and hope to expand to two rooms, totaling eight stations. “There will be partitions in the rooms, each with its own big screen TV and Xbox.”
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Fresh Start to Hold Their First Annual Fundraiser Banquet: ‘Come Grow with Us”
Fresh Start will hold their First Annual Fundraising Banquet “Come Grow with Us” on Thursday, November 5, at 6:30 PM. Their special guest is Ashley Rainey Escue, daughter of Dennis and Barbara Rainey, President, CEO and cofounder of FamilyLife, a division of Campus Crusade for Christ. Ashley is the mother of seven sons (biological and adopted) and a foster mom to 20+ in the last 4 1/2 years. She loves being a mom and has been thrilled to discover that through foster care she can have a ministry to others while staying at home. She has been the co-host with Bob Lepine of FamilyLife This Week for 6 years. She is also the author, along with her mother Barbara Rainey, of A Mother’s Legacy. Ashley is also a regularly featured vlogger at MomLife Today. She and her husband, Michael, have helped launch The CALL in Pope County and have helped see the number of foster and adoptive homes in their county more than double in the two years since the launch. She and Michael are the Church Recruiters for The CALL in Pope County and enjoying bringing the message of helping children to churches in their area. Ashley loves studying and teaching bible study as well as speaking at various outlets on fostering, mothering boys, in-law relationships, and panel discussions. Ashley has been married for 18 years, has been a mother for 16 years, and an adoptive mom for one year. Churches, organizations, businesses and individuals may contact the center to reserve a seat or table for the banquet. Tickets are also available at all Bear State Bank locations, Pulse Multi-Media, and participating churches. Tickets are $25 each or a table for $200. The banquet will be held in the new Ouachita Center on the campus of Rich Mountain CONT. ON PAGE 8
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The ‘Cry Rooms’ will still be available and have been moved downstairs on both sides of the theater. Buddy also stressed that the theater will now also be ADA compliant and will be wheelchair accessible. Larger bathrooms have been constructed in the lobby area and the concession area will serve a multitude of foods. White Castle Burgers, pizza by the slice, nachos, hot dogs, pretzels, slushies, and of course, candy and popcorn will all be part of the menu. “We want to keep our prices affordable locally. We have enough concessions that you can have dinner and a movie right here,” said Deanna. And after seeing gum on many of the seats during the removal process, Buddy added, “There will no chewing gum allowed anywhere on the premises.” New leather chairs with cup holders will fill the theater and they hope to keep them nice and new for as long as they can. When the theater is complete, it will have a 50’s era theme, complete with a white and black checkerboard floor and a ‘reel of 50’s movies’ running down both exterior sides of the building. A new freestanding digital marquee sign is also in the works that will display their hours and movie titles. “It’s going to have a personal touch, not like a chain theater, a personal experience,” Deanna said. “An experience like no other,” said Buddy.
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· Lifelong Polk County Resident · Education - graduated from Cove High School, I furthured my education at RMCC and University of Arkansas where I acquired my Paralegal certificate. · I am engaged to Dale Baker of Vandervoort and have three children – Wendy McDaniel, Director of Admissions at Rich Mountain Community College and her husband, Patrick, Mena City Attorney; Clint Bell, Deputy with the Polk County Sheriff’s Department and his wife, Tanya, Preschool Director Cossatot River School District; Jennifer Hayes, Inventory and Procurement Department Head at Christian Motorcyclists Association, and her husband Bo, Arkansas State Trooper. I also have seven grandchildren. · Conservative values, efficiency, love serving people, understand the importance of office, familiar with the day to day operations of the clerk's office and its staff · Sharon has done an outstanding job and I want to continue to improve the office as she did over the last 14 years - after the circuit clerk’s office maintains records, etc. · The circuit clerk's office maintains records and prepares documents for the criminal, civil, domestic relations and juvenile courts for the county, and is responsible for recording deeds, mortgages, liens, surety bonds and other property-related orders and instruments. Those records and documents play a critical role in the life of the county's citizens, and because of that, the circuit clerk's office must be managed competently and professionally, and the clerk must remember that the duty of the office is to serve the public. · My experience working in the legal field with other attorneys, banks, title companies, and court personnel uniquely qualifies me to serve as Polk County Circuit Clerk. Managing a law office for the past 29 years has also given me the opportunity to engage with people from all walks of life and circumstances; I enjoyed each acquaintance and relationship I have made. · I ask for your support to elect me as your next Circuit Clerk and thank you in advance for your consideration. If elected, I pledge to serve the people of this county to the best of my ability.
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Kyle & Debbie Todd Awarded for Service to Others
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BY MELANIE BUCK Kyle and Debbie Todd who operate the Acts of Love Food Pantry at Mena Assembly of God Church recently received the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance 2015 Acting Out Against Hunger Award in Little Rock. Ted Clemons, left, presented the award. When featured as Pulse Citizens of the Week in 2013, the Todds explained how and why they began Acts of Love. “We just always felt the desire to help, the compassion to help other people, and it eventually manifested itself in ‘Acts of Love’, although we really didn’t know where it was going at the time,” Debbie explained. “In 2004, my sister, Gwen, and I, started a food distribution program in a small 12-foot by 12-foot room at the Assembly of God Church. We would do purchasing through warehouses with church-funded money and distribute the food each week. This was going well, but when the April 2009 tornado hit, our program exploded and we became one of the central distribution locations for food supplies in the area.” Debbie added, “It was then we realized we were being called into this form of ministry – helping people recover from catastrophic situations through food assistance, emotional support, and counseling. And this moved us to pursue becoming emergency chaplains – not serving as a pastor in a single location but as a chaplain for the community, and Acts of Love was truly born.” “Kyle said, “We do this for the love of Christ. People don’t care how much you know until you show them how much you care.” “This is our passion,” Debbie added, “It’s the compassion in us that drives us. But we both have to say that none of this would be possible without all the wonderful volunteers who help us daily, and the support of the community. All of these people share in our goal and our vision, and the love of Christ.”
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Rehabilitated Hawk & Owl Returned to the Wild
BY MELANIE BUCK Two more rehabilitated animals were released last week to add to the count of Tommy Young, rehabilitator and falconer of Arkansas Native Plant and Wildlife Center. Young states that he is nearing his 80,000th release since beginning his professional trek more than 30 years ago. For the next few weeks, Young will hold releases on Fridays at the Visitor’s Center at the base of Rich Mountain at 4:30. Onlookers can come and see the birds of prey, mammals, and more be released back into the wild after being rehabilitated by Young for several months. In some cases, the animals may have been abandoned by their parents and needed some TLC, while others may have needed a wing repaired after being hit by a motor vehicle. No matter the injury, Young does his best to insure they are prepared to enter their natural habitat with the skills needed to survive. The latest releases were a Barn Owl sponsored by Sharon and Mike Rostollan and their daughter Vonetha of Knotted Knickers Vineyards & Farms and a Hawk, released by Young’s granddaughter, Taylor, who is certainly following in her papa’s footsteps. Young invites the public to attend the releases for the remainder of the year, each Friday at the Visitor’s Center at 4:30. He encourages you to bring the whole family. For more on how you can help the Center, sponsor an animal, or more information in general call 479-437-3750.
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Community College. Fresh Start is committed to providing compassionate mentoring, practical help and accurate information to women and men facing unplanned pregnancies or past abortions; openly sharing the love, hope, and truth of Jesus Christ. Their services include: Pregnancy tests; educational information on fetal development; information regarding options, risks, and consequences of abortion; referrals to healthcare facilities, maternity homes, and other community resources; family support mentoring; post-abortion healing; First Time Mom Program; Earn While You Learn Program and Life Skills. Fresh Start is located in the rock house at 1308 Hwy. 71 N, in Mena, next door to Miner’s A & B Tire and across from Sun Country Inn. They can be contacted at 479-394-1186. For more information about Fresh Start and how to partner with them, visit their website at www.freshstartprc.com and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/freshstartprc to keep up with other special events they are planning as well as other news and updates.
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He also said he continues to work on the Trails for Life grant. Police Chief Brandon Martin said his department filed 133 reports during the month of September, made 37 arrests, and worked 36 accidents. Martin also said that the reserve officer class will be completed by the end of the month. Mena Regional Health System delivered 35 babies in the month of September according to Hospital Administrator Jay Quebedeaux. The hospital also received 136 patient admits, 186 emergency department visits, 1,405 clinic visits, and performed 91 surgeries. The Mena Planning Commission made a recommendation to the Council to approve a new ordinance for a lot-split subdivision in Olmstead’s Subdivision in the Eureka Addition for Stanley and Laurie Craig. Stan Craig explained to the Council that the lotsplit would allow for the building of a duplex and possibly a single-family residence as well in that area. The Council voted to approve and Ordinance #2256 was created.
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“Tourism drives our economy in the Fourth District, with millions of visitors annually. Statewide $6 billion is spent by visitors each year supporting $1.1 billion in payroll and 61,000 jobs. Tourism also provides the state, counties, and local governments with more than $800 million in tax revenue. Tourism provides jobs, paves roads, and so much more in Arkansas. That is why I am ‘Touring the Fourth’ – to bring awareness to tourism and its impacts here at home,” explained Westerman. His tour included visits to Old Washington Historic State Park, Hot Springs National Park, Mt. Magazine State Park, Buffalo River Outdoor Center, Hawk’s Bill Crag, Queen Wilhelmina State Park, and Crater of Diamonds State Park. After completing his tour, Westerman said, “The stunning beauty and natural wonders found in our state continue to amaze me.”
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It is required that smaller items, such as small limbs, gum balls, and leaves, be placed in garbage bags. This service is free for the residents of Mena. The Mena Street Department will begin collection in the Northwest part of the city and work their way across town following the same routes as Southern Disposal. This pick-up is scheduled for one week only and it is not necessary to call City Hall in order to receive this service. In department reports, Steve Egger represented the fire department and told the council that the fire department and other municipal agencies have been experiencing radio issues for several months. To correct the issue, radio equipment is being relocated to Grandview Heights to the old water tower location. “Hopefully in the next few weeks we will have that done,” said Egger. Egger also reported that Mena’s tornado sirens have received some work. “The Eve Street tornado siren has been repaired; however, the Grandview Heights siren does not cancel out during testing. It’s working properly, but when we test it, it will continue to sound for a full three minutes. But, all tornado sirens are working in the event of an emergency,” Egger explained. Parks and Recreation Director Nathan Fowler reported that the new restrooms at Aubrey Tapley Park Soccer Fields are almost complete.
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a call around 2:15 p.m. Monday afternoon in the area of the railroad tracks on Highway 270, just west of Acorn and had the fire under control within minutes. The cause of the fire was a tractor with a brush hog on the highway right-of-way. Another fire on Gardenia Lane had Potter and Hatfield Volunteer Fire Departments quickly on the scene and Arkansas Forestry Commission on stand-by as officials feared ripe conditions could lead to a wildfire. Last Saturday, the Hatfield Volunteer Fire Department and Arkansas Forestry Commission contained a fire in a heavily wooded area to five acres. Forest Service personnel from the Ouachita and the Ozark/St.Francis National Forests have contained three wildfires that started last Thursday in neighboring Montgomery County. The largest of the three fires, The Gaston Fire, south of the Hog Jaw community, was approximately 80 plus acres. The Arkansas Forestry Commission personnel and dozer were involved in battling the remote fire. Helicopters made water drops during the peak of the battle on Thursday in support of ground action. A second fire, the Warren Fire near Black Springs, was fully contained to 14 acres by 6:30 pm on Thursday. Volunteer fire department personnel assisted the Arkansas Forestry Commission. A third fire called the Briley Fire was contained by 7:30 pm last Thursday and only involved 1 acre. Volunteer fire department personnel also assisted. With no lightening strikes in the area, the cause of the fires is considered suspicious and is under investigation. The County and the surrounding region have not received rainfall in several weeks causing conditions to be dryer than normal. The National Weather Service issued a statement Monday morning that said the wildfire danger level remained in the High to Extreme category due to lack of rain and relative humidity values that are below 30% for most of the state and that some of the state would dip below 20% humidity. The Arkansas Forestry Commission has also declared High to Extreme Fire Danger in all of Arkansas. Burn bans are currently in effect for 58 counties in Arkansas as well as some counties from bordering states. All of Polk County’s bordering counties are under burn bans including Scott, Montgomery, Howard, and Sevier Counties in Arkansas and LeFlore and McCurtain Counties in Oklahoma.
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OBITUARIES
October 21, 2015
Weekly Publication Willie Mae Cunningham Hopper
Willie Mae Cunningham Hopper, age 89 years, of Plunketville, Oklahoma passed away Thursday, October 15, 2015 in Mena, Arkansas. Willie Mae was born in Potter, Arkansas on February 8, 1926 to the late Iley Cunningham and the late Minnie White Cunningham. She loved to garden and make quilts and sit on the front porch. She enjoyed her family and life. She was a friend to all and will be missed by all. She is survived by daughters, Janet Jewell and husband Kenneth of Plunketville, Oklahoma, Mary Lewis and husband Jerry of Plunketville, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Mike Abner and wife Tammy of Plunketville, Oklahoma, Rick Jewell and wife McKenna of Cove, Arkansas, Misty Spears and husband George of Fort Smith, Arkansas, Ashley Miles and husband Jason of Wickes, Arkansas, Susan Williams and husband Glendon of Cameron, Oklahoma, Samantha Sellers and husband Rodney of Cove, Arkansas, James Green and wife Stacy of Hatfield, Arkansas, Pamela Alexander and husband Charles of Vandervoort, Arkansas, Angela Baker of Benton, Arkansas, Patrick Lewis of Plunket-
ville, Oklahoma; great-grandchildren, Jordan Strother, Zack Abner, Mason Toon, Kayla Benefield, Conner Williams, Race Williams, Joseph Randall, Leigha Randall, Seth Sherwood, Jacob Sherwood, Justice Spears, Hope Spears, Audrey Sellers, Gwen Sellers, Kye Sellers, Ruby Green, Daniel Green, Matilda Lewis, Roy Baker, Jennifer Johnson, Elizabeth Alexander, Jennifer Heifner, and Sonja Long; great-great grandchildren, Keelie Bohanon, Brynna Bohanon, Beau Strother, Cade Abner, Sydney Benefield, Paisley Benefield, Brayden Johnson, Braxton Johnson, Janetta Long and Charlie Alexander; and a host of nieces and nephews. Special mention of Amanda Parson and Ben Munoz and children and Angie Taylor and Nina Taylor and Chris Brown, Eva Mello, Rich Mountain Nursing Home and Ouachita Hospice of Mena, Arkansas, Dana Long for her beautiful nail art and Carol Richmond for her hair.
She was preceded in death by her son, Jimmy Wayne Hopper, a grandson, Timothy N. Lewis and great-grandsons, Edward Long and Ian Lewis, brothers, Grover Cunningham, Pete Cunningham, Buck Cunningham, and Doc Cunningham, sisters, Juanita Guthrie and Myrtle Cunningham Funeral services were Sunday, October 18, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at Beasley Wood Chapel with Brother Troy Denton officiating. Interment followed in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Hatfield, Arkansas under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Visitation was general. Pallbearers were be Rick Jewell, Joseph Randall, Zack Abner, Connor Williams, Mike Abner, and Justice Spears.
Frank Lee Meade Frank Lee Meade, age 72, of Mena, died Monday, October 19, 2015 at his home. He was born on Saturday, October 24, 1942 to William and Jewell Lily Wilson Meade in Moore, Missouri. Frank had many great loves in his life; his family, his work and his Cardinal Baseball. Frank was the happiest when he was around his family. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Frank was a master electrician, master plumber, and master HVAC technician and was very proud of those accomplishments in his life. He worked for the City of Mena for 14 years as the Code Enforcement Officer. Frank was passionate about being a Democrat, hunting, fishing, and woodworking. Frank was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Gerald Meade; and one sister, Ruthlene Chapman. Frank is survived by his wife, Jo Meade of Mena; his son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Leslie Meade of Mena; his daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Greg Vaughn of Mena; one brother, Gene Meade of Saint Clair, Missouri; two sisters, Betty Kyle of Winona, Missouri and Linda Land of Salem, Missouri; six grandchildren, Seth Stewart of Mena, Michael Meade of Norfolk, Virginia, Katrina Rowe and husband, CONT. ON PAGE 11
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Weekly Publication Landon, of Mena, Shelby Vaughn of Mena; Myranda Vaughn of Little Rock, and Matthew Meade of Mena; three great-grandchildren, Katie and Kilee Rowe of Mena and Collin Parsley of Mena; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena. Cremation services are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena. Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com
Lou Ella Callahan Lou Ella Callahan, age 88, of Mena, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2015 in
Mena. Lou was born in Broaddus, Texas on August 21, 1927 to the late Samuel Monroe Tarver and the late Sarah Nona McKeiphen Tarver. She was married to the late Herman “Corkey” Callahan for 66 years, until his passing in 2010. Lou worked in the sheriff’s office with her husband serving as deputy sheriff, tax collector, several grocery stores, and Teague Leather Factory, while taking care of her family. Lou loved to sew, do yardwork, and was a great cook and attended Union Mission Church. She was a loving and kind mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, sister, and friend to all who knew her. She will be missed dearly. She is survived by sons, Kenneth Callahan and wife Kein of Norman, Oklahoma, Tommey Callahan and wife Lisa of Mena, Arkansas; daughters, Betty Collinsworth and husband Burl of Mena, Arkansas, Lynda Conant and husband Jerry of Riverside, California; siblings, John Ruben Tarver, Hen-
Edward A. Moller Edward A. Moller, age 79, of Cove passed away Saturday, October 17, 2015 in Fayetteville, Arkansas He was born in TeKamah, Nebraska on October 3, 1936 to the late Fredrick Robert Moller and the late Ruth Clementine Moller. He was married to Ramona Moller and was a self-employed equipment operator by profession. He served his country in the United States Air Force and National Guard. Ed-
On behalf of the Brooke Goodner family, we would like to thank you for your prayers, love & kindness that you have shown. We know words are difficult to find in times like this but to mourn with the mourner is the greatest gift you can give. To show up, to extend help, to show love, is exactly what you have done. Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts for being such a blessing to us in the loss of our loved one. Romans 12:15
“Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.”
ward enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and traveling with family and friends. He loved the outdoors and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Cove. He was a kind and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to all who knew him. He will be missed. He is survived by wife, Ramona Moller of Cove, Arkansas; son, Edward Moller and wife Roberta of Mena, Arkansas; grandson, Robert E. Moller of Mena, Arkansas; greatgranddaughter, Paisley A. Moller of Mena, Arkansas; a host of family and friends; brother, Bob Moller and wife Sue of Meridian, California; and sister, Clara Marie Clark of Mena, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fredrick and Ruth Moller. Funeral service will be Wednesday, October 21, 2015, 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist in Cove, Arkansas with Brother Ron Ladd and Brother Danny Williams officiating under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Family and friends visitation was Tuesday, October 20, 2015 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Beasley Wood Chapel Interment will be Thursday, October, 22, 2015, 2:00 p.m. at Shady Grove Cemetery in Shady Grove Community. Pallbearers will be Paul Beargers, Anthony Hutson, Jimmy Hutson, Jeremy Langley, Josh Langley, T. Wayne Watkins, and Jerry Scott. Honorary pallbearers are Senior Adult Men’s Sunday School Class.
Billye McBee Billye McBee, at age 82, went to meet her savior on October 10, 2015. She was born November 21, 1932 to the late Rev. Fred and Grace Medford in Mena, Arkansas and never left the surrounding area. She graduated from Mena High School and went on to marry her high school sweetheart, Emmett E. McBee on December 24, 1954. She and her husband were the owners of Pepsi distributing, McBee Thrifway, and the Hitching Post Motel and Restaurant. Later she worked many years as an accountant at Belva Deramus Accounting. She loved God, family and friends. She
and her husband both loved gospel music and were members of the gospel group, “The Reflections”, she loved being able to witness about her Savior through song. She had been a member of the Union Mission Pentecostal, where her father had pastured in the 1950’s. She was a wonderful Christian mother, grandmother, and friend. Her silly humor and smile will be missed by all who knew her. She is survived by two children, daughter, Vicki Cheshire and Rick Cheshire, and son, Freddy McBee and wife Carie McBee. She had several grandchildren, Tiffanie Wert, Brandy Youngblood, Sandy Muns, Clinton McBee, Natasha Reeves, Joshua McBee, Jessica Cooper, Daniel Harwood, and Kenny Sipe. She also had many great-grandchildren, Brice and Reese Reeves, TaNasha, Selena and Myia James: Kirsti and Collin Youngblood: Kaden and Keren Dan: Allsion, Austin and Anderson Wert: Melissa Gamble: Stormy and Austin Cooper: Sarah Harwood: Katadyn Harwood: Isiaha, Addison, and Austin Sipe. She was preceded in death by, Husband Emmett McBee, parents, Rev. Fred and Grace Medford, sister, Pauline Wagner, and grand-daughter, Mekka James. Pallbearers were Jeremy McBee, J.J. Reeves, Shane Medford, George Muns, Hunter Medford, and Rick Deramus. Honorary pallbearers were Jerry McBee, Clinton McBee, William Deramus, Lee Anglin, Darrell Hines, Gerald Liles, and George Muns, Sr. Funeral services were Saturday, October 17, 2015 at Union Mission Pentecostal Church of God Church at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Bill Dunahoo and Reverend David Lankford officiating. Interment followed in the Pinecrest Memorial Park under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Family and friends visitation was Friday, October 16, 2015 at Beasley Wood Chapel from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
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ry Tarver, Lillie Bob Baumann, Essie Mae Stanley, all of Texas; grandchildren, Tink Hampton of Norman, Oklahoma, Billy Ray McClain of California, Toni Blouch of Norman, Oklahoma, Mason Johnston and wife Jessica of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Allie Summit and husband Zack of Mena, Arkansas; great-grandchildren, Olivia Hampton and Piper Hampton of Norman, Oklahoma, Trayne Blouch of Norman, Oklahoma, Dieslynn Summit of Mena, Arkansas, Landry Johnston of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Sarah Tarver, her husband, Herman “Corkey” Callahan, granddaughter, Amanda Callahan. Funeral services were Friday, October 16, 2015, 2:00 p.m. at Beasley Wood Chapel with Brother Lewis Martin and Brother Billy Nash officiating. Interment followed in the Gann Cemetery in Potter under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Family and friends visitation was Thursday, October 15, 2015 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Pallbearers were Dale McLain, Bill McLain, Arnold Wilcox, Dwight Douglas, Tim Masters and Byron Clark. Honorary pallbearers were Ronnie Johnson and Tommy Hubbard.
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PLAYER
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GRADE
ETHAN BIRD
33
12
ASHTON PARDUN
20
12
ZEPHREY HARVEY 13
12
BLAKE HEAD
32
12
TROY CEARLEY
3
12
AARON BISSELL
23
11
KOBE HOGAN
12
11
LOGAN FROST
24
11
MATT DAVIS
1
11
DANIEL COTTRELL 34
11
SHAWN HARVEY
30
10
HADRIAN LYNCH
10
10
DYLYN HAYNER
00
10
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October 21, 2015 Thursday, 10/22 * 7:00 a.m. - Until Sold Out - Polk County Farmer’s Market at the Historic Mena Depot. Come enjoy meeting local famers and providing your family with fresh healthy seasonal fruits and vegetables, as well as baked goods, eggs jellies and crafts. * 10:00 a.m. - Noon - Board Camp Baptist Church distributes food at 107 Polk 63. * 11:30 a.m. – Rotary Club of Polk County /Mena meets at Papa’s Mexican Café. Contact Lisa Martin at 216-3383 or Charles Pitman at 216-4882 for more info. * 12 Noon - 5:00 p.m. - Cove Branch Public Library is open to the public. * 12:00 Noon – 3:00 p.m. – Son Lighters In Action Card Shop, 3671 Hwy 8 West. For more information call 216-0719. * 5:00 p.m. - 9th Street Ministries will have a free dinner and fellowship in the 9th Street Ministries Building. * 5:30 p.m. – Weight Watchers – meet at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Family Life Center. Call 479-234-2297 for more infor-
LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS
Weekly Publication * 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo, American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn. * 6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. - AWANA Clubs meet at Grace Bible Church, Highway 71 North, Mena. * 6:30 p.m. – Boy Scouts of America Troop 92 meets at First United Methodist Church, Everyone is welcome. * 7:00 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy. 79 South in Mena. * 7:00 p.m. - The Mena Elks Lodge will meet. All Elks are invited. * 7:00 p.m. - Home Front Warriors CMA Chapter 377 monthly meeting at the Limetree Restaurant. Tuesday, 10/27 * 7:00 a.m. until Sold Out - Polk County Farmer’s Market, at the Historic Mena Depot, come and enjoy meeting local farmers and providing your family with fresh healthy seasonal fruits and vegetables as well as baked goods, eggs, jellies and crafts. * 8:00 a.m. – Y’all Come Men’s Breakfast at First United Methodist Church in Mena. * 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Polk County Family Mission will be open in the 9th Street Ministries building. * 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Art Day at the Mena Art Gallery, 607 Mena Street. * 11:00 – 2:00 p.m. – FREE Delicious Lunch at Vegetarian Soup Kitchen, Mena Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 149 Polk Rd. 43 (Fairground Road), Mena. 479-394-7404. Take-out is available. All are welcome! * 12 Noon – 3:00 p.m. Son Lighters in Action Card Shop, 3671 Hwy 8 West. For more information call 216-0719. * 12 Noon – 5 p.m. – The Hatfield Branch Library is open. * 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - TOPS meeting in the Union Bank Community Room for Weigh Ins. Meeting follows from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. * 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. - Bluegrass music at Morrow Street Housing Authority Community Room. * 7:30 p.m. - Mountain Meadow Masonic Lodge #218 meets at the Hatfield Lodge. * 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous, First United Methodist Church, 9th Street & Port Arthur. For information call 479-234-2887 or 479-234-3043. Wednesday, 10/28 * 12 Noon - 5:00 p.m. - Cove Branch Public Library is open to the public. * 12 Noon – Quality of Life Outreach meeting at LaVilla Restaurant. * 1:00 p.m. - The Windy Wednesday Quilters Guild meets at the Mena First Baptist Church. For more information call, 479-2169041. * 5:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Mena First United
Methodist Kidz will meet. * 6:00 p.m. - Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Celebrate Recovery will meet in Room 112. * 6:00 p.m. - First Christian Church will host Grace Harmony, a Christian music ministry. A love offering will be accepted. * 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Southside Church of God Warriors for Christ meet at the church. * 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Mena Church of God Regeneration Youth Ministries will meet at the Church at Hwy. 88 East. * 6:15 p.m. - Dallas Avenue Baptist Church’s Discovery Kids - Kindergarten thru 5th grade; Collide Youth Ministry - 6th thru 12th grades and Adult Bible Study meet. * 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - Trek and Varsity for middle and high school students at Grace Bible Church, 1911 Hwy. 71 North. * 7:00 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy. 79 South in Mena.
* 6th annual ink fire department haunted house at Papa’s Mexican Cafe in Mena will run from October 23rd thru October 31st. Closed on Sundays. Admission is $5. * PCDC Jumpstart preschool & Daycare serving those with developmental delays. Questions please contact Sally Smith or Carolyn Burnside at 479-394-7572. • 2ND ANNUAL ZOMBIE RUN - will be on Saturday, October 31st. Registration starts at 3 pm at The Crossing Church, 104 Mena Street. The race will start at 5 pm. Be prepared to run... Zombies will be present! Call 479-394-7600 for questions. * PCDC recycles #1 and #2 plastics. These items are accepted: All liquid dishwashing, shampoo, plastic soda, laundry detergent, vitamin and water bottles, milk jugs. Items not accepted include PVC plastic and clamshell food containers. Drop off at 205 S. Morrow St. in Mena, AR. * Benefit Chili Supper held for Rodney Dominquez, custodian at Mena Middle School on Friday, October 30 at MMS Cafeteria from 5 - 7 p.m. Chili, cheese, crackers, cinnamon roll, and tea will be
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mation. * 6:00 p.m. - Country, Bluegrass and Gospel Music at the Daisy Room behind Janssen Avenue Florist. * 7:00 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy. 79 South in Mena. Friday, 10/23 * 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Road Tests will be given at the Morrow Street Housing Authority Community Room. Written tests begin at 1:00 p.m. * 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. – Dance to Don Thompson & Talimena Drive Band at the American Legion at Acorn. Admission is $6. * 8:00 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy. 79 South in Mena. Saturday, 10/24 * 7:00 a.m. until Sold Out - Polk County Farmer’s Market at the Historic Mena Depot. Come and enjoy meeting local farmers and providing your family with fresh health seasonal fruits and vegetables as well as baked goods, eggs, jellies. * 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Acorn Mighty Oaks 4-H Annual Pancake Breakfast at Farm Bureau Building in Mena. Pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee, and orange juice for a donation. * 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Mena Senior Center Old Fashioned Country Breakfast Fundraiser. Scrambled eggs, sausage, hashbrowns, biscuits and gravy, coffee and orange juice for $5.Takeout will be available. Call 479-394-5459. * 6:00 p.m. PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn. * 7:00 p.m. – Holly Grove Church in Grannis will have gospel music. * 8:00 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy. 79 South in Mena. Sunday 10/25 * 1p.m. - 3 p.m. - Annual Fall Turkey Shoot hosted by American Legion Frank Fried Post #18. * 2:00 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy. 79 South in Mena. * 6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meeting at Saint Agnes Church Parish Hall. Monday, 10/26 * 12 Noon - 5:00 p.m. - Cove Branch Public Library is open to the public. * 5:00 p.m. – Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) – Hatfield City Hall. For more information call 870-389-6678. * 6:00 p.m. - Clarice’s Room of Hope Cancer Support Group known as ‘The Gathering’ meets in Janssen Avenue Community Room, 800 Janssen Avenue. Guest speaker will be Beth Beckel, nutritionist. For more information, call Teena at 479-234-3215.
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From the Heart of CMA Chairman, John Ogden, Sr.:
hat started in 1975 as one man on a motorcycle with a willingness to obey God has grown into a worldwide ministry with thousands of members and chapters across the USA and outreaches in more than 30 countries around the world. Our members enjoy an unmatched experience as they involve themselves in the ministry with their local CMA chapter. Strong friendships develop around the common interests of faith, family, and motorcycling. Involvement in CMA will allow you to meet some wonderful people to ride alongside; people who will love, support, and encourage you. CMA is motorcyclist friendly fellowship in a ministry whose cornerstone is Jesus Christ. The heartbeat of CMA is evangelism. Although you can be a part of the Christian Motorcyclists Association solely for the fun and the fellowship, it’s the sharing of the Gospel in the motorcycling community that is our distinct calling. Each weekend, CMA members go into the highways and byways of America, taking the love and the light of Christ to the lost and the hurting, serving at motorcycling events of every sort. From distributing water in the heat of the day, to flagging races, to picking up trash, CMA members look for ways to serve and be “Here if you need us” whenever and wherever possible. Because of these efforts, millions of lives around the world have been impacted for the cause of Christ.
You are invited to join in the celebration! 2015 Christian Motorcyclists Association
changing of the colors rally
John Ogden Sr. is the CEO/Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Christian Motorcyclists Association. He and his wife, Rebecca, have been members of CMA since 1982. Ogden served as one of the CMA National Directors prior to 2000 before he was appointed as the CEO/Chairman of the Board of Directors.
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CMA 5K Fun Run/Walk benefiting Run for the Son
10:00 am
Non-Stop Fitness Strongman Pumpkin Chunkin’ Contest Vendor Booths, Inflatables & Kids Korner Open
10:30 am
Dance Performance by Beautiful Soles
11:00 am
Tailgate AR Razorback Football Chili Cook-Off Judging
Saturday,Janssen October 24 Park in Mena Vendors
12:00 pm
Pumpkin Chunkin’
1:30 pm
CMA Bike Stunt Show at First Baptist Church
2:00 pm
Mena High School Jazz Band Performance
2:45 pm
Mena High School Marching Band & Drum Line Performance
Family Fun
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4:30 pm
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1975: The Birth of CMA One Man... One Motorcycle... One Heart at a Time
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erb Shreve; horseman, pastor, biker, evangelist and founder of the Christian Motorcyclists Association struggled in his calling to evangelize the motorcycling world. From his first visit to a motorcycle rally and eye opening look at the biker lifestyle, he prayed: “Please God, send someone to help these people. But please…don’t let it be me.” As he visited rally after rally the Holy Spirit continued the conviction and Herb’s heart began to change along with his prayers. “Lord,” he prayed, “You know I’ll go wherever You want me to go, and do whatever you want me to do. I just hope You don’t want me to start riding a motorcycle on a full-time basis. But if that is what you have in mind…please give me a willing and obedient heart.” As soon as he prayed that prayer he was put to the test. When receiving an offer from a larger church that would have meant certain comfort and financial security he felt led to turn it down in favor of putting his faith in God’s call and facing the unknown. It was only a short time later that some serious health issues resulting in open heart surgery further tested his resolve. This would have been enough to dissuade most, but Herb, in never wavering faith, saw it through and allowed God to work through him to put a solid foundation under the ministry that stands firm 40 years later. Make no mistake, although Herb was the one God called to pay the price to establish this ministry, the Christian Motorcyclists Association is firmly built on Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 3:11) and guided by the leading of the Holy Spirit. Although experiencing several leadership changes in their 40 year history their vision or mission statement has not changed. God is just as much in control in 2015 as he was that day in 1975 when CMA was birthed. It was not an easy road Herb traveled, as he suffered through sleepless nights at rowdy rallies, endured long hours on the road in every kinds of weather, and put up with the intimidation and rudeness of those he was there to serve, God blessed every mile of the journey. From ensuring physical protection, to allowing favor among the lost and providing every financial need, God was faithful to care for His servant. CMAers are faithful to acknowledge that it was Herb who came before them and earned the right to speak and gained the respect and acceptance CMA has in the motorcycling world. CMA CEO/Chairman John Ogden, Sr., stated, “It is our duty to protect and maintain that integrity and right to speak in our area of influence for the benefit not only of the lost but those future CMAers who will come after us in the ministry. Herb was for sure the pioneer that USE OUR VISA endured the brunt of MASTERCARD LAYAWAY DISCOVER the tough stuff and PLAN FOR CHRISTMAS we are ever grateful for his commitment WE ALSO OFFER: and sacrifice and I’m GIFT ITEMS sure it never entered HAND MADE KNIVES his mind that he was PURSES COWHIDES LAMPS BLANKETS We offer over 2,000 pieces of authentic RUGS Indian jewelry from New Mexico. BUFFALO WALLETS AUTHENTIC MEXICAN FOOD BRONZE REMINGTONS on our authentic signed CIVIL WAR ITEMS Indian Pottery from New Mexico CROSSES DINE IN OR
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his commitment and sacrifice and I’m sure it never entered his mind that he was paving the way for a whole army of servants that were to follow in his footsteps. For me and many members I talk to, without the hard won ministry opportunities open to us through CMA we probably never would have become as active in serving the Lord.” Herb witnessed the growth and maturing of CMA; some under his leadership, and some under others. For Herb and those who were here from the beginning it must have seemed nothing short of miraculous to experience the steady growth from a few folks gathered around a stump on the original plot of ground North of Hatfield to thousands of Christian motorcyclists gathered on Iron Mountain. In later years Herb was overwhelmed at the scope of the ministry and the organization that erb Shreve was was in place and although feeling inadequate to direct it at that point, he knew he had been God’s man for his season and was grateful for the present leadera man of God and ship and how CMA was still on track with the original vision God gave him. In evangelist of the same his last few years he took great delight in being appointed CMA Ambassador at Large. He piloted his 400cc scooter to many rallies and events, even riding fabric... He fought the it all the way to Daytona Bike Week and back. In Acts 20:24 referring to the good fight, finished the chains and tribulations that awaited him in Jerusalem, Paul declared; “But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I race and kept the faith. may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.” Herb Shreve was a man of God and evangelist of the same fabric; he didn’t worry about the uncomfortable conditions and agonizing situations he knew he would endure for the Gospel. He fought the good fight, finished the race and kept the faith. Recently, during lunch with one of his good friends and contemporaries, we concluded that Herb Shreve was not only sorely missed but was indeed a man of his convictions. He accepted God’s calling to evangelize the biker world and remained faithful to the end. 40 years ago Herb’s understanding of the vision was one man on one motorcycle evangelizing the motorcycling culture, but God definitely had much much more in mind when He birthed the Christian Motorcyclists Association in Herb’s spirit.
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CHRISTIAN MOTORCYCLISTS ASSOCIATION: “CHANGING THE WORLD, ONE HEART AT A TIME” DEDICATED TO REACHING PEOPLE FOR JESUS CHRIST IN THE HIGHWAYS AND BYWAYS THROUGH MOTORCYCLING SINCE 1975
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Riding for the Son
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erb Shreve never expected the flurry of responses he got from an almost forgotten ad he had placed in a national magazine, months earlier. But there it was, in the form of an overflowing mail box, God’s definitive answer to the question, “was there any interest in an organization combining Christianity and motorcycling?” The discovery of a whole family of “Christian motorcyclists” that was excited at the prospect of joining a group connecting Christ to motorcycling was a revelation. Overwhelmed, Herb in 1975 sought advice from a Christian motorcycling friend, encourager, and businessman who knew exactly what to do and even put up the 100 dollars needed to incorporate the fledgling Christian Motorcyclists Association. This grass roots movement to combine Christ and motorcycles took on a life of its own and several chapters were chartered starting in late 1976 in the Southwest and continued to grow as additional chapters began to spring up everywhere. Unfortunately, the fire that destroyed the Shreve family home in 1977 wiped out all of the early records. The CMA archives contain copies of letters that Shirley, Herb’s wife, had written to members requesting information to help reconstruct the records, hand written notes between Shirley and June Johnson exchanging the information, and many different typed membership lists. Obviously, Shirley took it on as a real labor of love and was totally dedicated to the task. With over 170,000 applications accepted for membership over the last 40 years, the progress from hand written index cards, typed sheets, and several different computer generations, has been very necessary. The first computerized membership database was established in 1993. CMA has tried to balance keeping up with the advancements in technology and being good stewards of the resources entrusted to them. 2001 saw the launch of the CMA website, and from 2003 to 2006 the shopping site, Regional, State, and Chapter Web, International and Country sites, and the e-newsletter were developed. In the late 80s, the five original regions were established and by 2000, the growth in members and active chapters dictated the need to expand to six regions, each overseen by a Regional Evangelist. With growth in the West, reorganization in 2011 put the regions in their present configuration. The following is a quote from Herb’s Report in the March 1980 CMA Newsletter: “January and February have been great months. Everywhere I preached the Word, God honored His Word. God honors the ministry of CMA. This year there will be two of us going full-time preaching the Word. There will be others going in their state and area preaching the Word. Are you praying for us? I know many are and I hope you are one of them. I hope you are involved in this ministry. It’s a ministry that is reaching people for Christ.” As of today, there are 9 full time Evangelists and thousands and thousands of CMA’ers in their own local areas preaching the Word. There are thousands of Prayer Warriors on their knees and thousands that are involved in this ministry on a daily basis. The growth God has allowed over the last 40 years is phenomenal and with 6 regions, 9 full time Evangelists, over 890 active chapters, and Support Center staff over 40, Herb’s words still ring true; “this ministry is reaching people for Christ” and all of it remains headquartered right here in Polk County!
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Building a place to come home to...
From a vision on wheels, it became clear that a headquarters would be necessary and the opportunity presented itself to host a rally that would draw the rapidly growing CMA family together, celebrating Christian fellowship, listening to the Word, and of course, enjoying the area’s most splendidly colorful time of the year. In 1976, CMA was able to purchase the original 3 acres on which the Christian Motorcyclists Association was established, a small red building was erected and became the National Headquarters for this fledgling ministry. The first open air pavilion, a pipe and tin structure, went up in the spring of 1982 followed by a concrete bathhouse to accommodate the campground in 1985 and the present National Support Center Administration building was constructed in 1989. In 1995 the open air pavilion was expanded and enclosed to form an eight hundred seat auditorium. Now with a total of 10 acres and this new auditorium, CMA was set for years to come, or so it seemed. But by the second year the overhead doors remained open during the service because the crowd exceeded the space and people had to stand outside. During that time CMA was blessed with 4 acres across the highway (what is now the East Campground) for less than a third of its value. God was at work growing the ministry and this location saw many uses from overflow camping to vendor mall to bike games, but the real desire was to have enough space to bring everything together. The Iron Mountain campground project had gone from simply a dream to clearly becoming a necessity. The first land purchase was 28 acres in 1997, 20 additional acres in 2000, and the final 50 acres in 2002. The Welcome Center bathhouse was constructed in 1998, the huge pavilion in 1999, the caretaker’s house in 2000, the maintenance shop in 2001, and the house on the ridge in 2005. In the meantime, the camping facilities were steadily growing also. Camping grew from a cleared area for approximately a hundred primitive tents to 400 dedicated sites with electrical hook-ups and 100 full-service RV sites. The two full service cabins were constructed in 2005 with the two camping cabins following closely behind. Up to 15 more camping cabins are in the plans as funds CONTINUED ON PAGE 24
I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” ~ Psalm 91:2
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funds become available. While Iron Mountain was undergoing major developments, a lot also was taking place back at the Support Center location. With the inaugural use of the Iron Mountain pavilion for the Changing of the Colors Rally in 1999, it was time to repurpose the old auditorium at the Support Center. Separate silkscreen and print shop areas were constructed and the rest of the square footage was dedicated to a magnificent warehouse facility. The original dorm rooms in the Administration Building were converted to offices and several updates and remodels have occurred since, including the new Goodie Store and a three phase repurposing project that is happening as we speak. Ground was broken for the new Multi-Purpose building in 2008 and officially opened in 2012. What an attractive and practical building it is with glass entrance and reception area, refueling station with vending machines and bistro tables for tired travelers, a beautiful chapel to refresh weary souls, 5 offices upstairs with large conference room and audio-visual capable training center, and 9 offices downstairs with a dozen additional cubicles equipped with Wi-Fi for visitor’s convenience. Attached to the MPB is a full scale media production facility with studio that films, develops, and produces all of the CMA training material such as the CMA Member Training and Life’s Ride Plan DVDs. In the near future a beautiful and reflective prayer garden will complete the effectiveness of this new multi-purpose structure. CMA is financially strong, experiencing phenomenal growth in facilities in ictor Rowell spoke at a relatively short time, the association has approximately 112 acres scattered the dedication of the newly over three properties, 10 permanent revamped pavilion in 1995, buildings, 5 cabins, and 5 temporary referring to Exodus 36, relathousing structures and yet, CMA doesn’t owe one penny on any of it. ing how the tabernacle got It is no secret that volunteers have built because “the people had always been a huge part of CMA in a heart to work”. Hatfield. Even back in 1982, volunteers rode from hundreds of miles around to help construct the first pavilion and volunteers have been involved in every phase of construction, remodel, and major maintenance projects ever since. Victor Rowell spoke at the dedication of the newly revamped pavilion in 1995, referring to Exodus 36, relating how the tabernacle got built because Thurs. - Tues. 5:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. “the people had a heart to work”. CMA has exemplified time and again that Closed Wednesdays they “have a heart to work”! Welders, plumbers, electricians, carpenters, painters, every construction trade imaginable of, handymen and handywomen from every walk of life and age bracket, cooks, floor sweepers, toilet cleaners, trash haulers, grounds keepers, artists, designers, planners, check writers, prayer warriors; have all built a legacy, a memorial to the Lord, not only of buildings and grounds but of lives that have been changed for His Kingdom.
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ena’s impressive revitalization continues as new stores continue opening in what were once vacant buildings and all are in great anticipation of the return of faithful CMAers each year. Mena Street serves as the gateway to the scenic Talimena National Byway that leads directly to the newly renocated Queen Wilhelmina Lodge’s front door and gives guests and locals a plethora of cultural, shopping, and dining opportunities. Much of the revitalization can be attributed to the visions of the Arkansas Regional Coalition of the Ouachitas who actively began spearheading the campaign in 2011. The final block of Mena Street is slated to receive the beautiful lampposts and sidewalks that adorn the remainder of this historic street, all adding to the overall experience of visiting Queen Wilhelmina and Mena. Flanked by Sherwood Avenue and DeQueen Street, the shopping and dining are not excluded to Mena Street alone but encompasses several blocks on either side of Hwy 71. Unlike many rural downtown areas that are struggling to compete with the construction of outlet malls and promenades, Mena’s downtown is reviving and thriving with new additions of antique stores, flea markets, and ladies’ boutiques. A budding arts district continues to grow and has launched a new Ouachita Arts Celebration that is expected to become one of the area’s premiere events, attracting artisans and viewers from far and wide. Mena Street is steep in tradition too, with a number of businesses who have witnessed both the decline and the revitalization first hand. Guests and local alike will quickly tell you that no visit is complete without dining at the Skyline Café that first opened its doors in 1922, and has been featured in numerous state and national publications. In the center of it all is Coast to Coast Home & Hardware store that has been delivering personalized service 7 days a week since 1946. Or you can check out the south end of Mena Street for Washburn’s Home Furnishings that has been serving the local area for over 75 years. Also in the heart of downtown Mena is the historic Mena Depot Center, a restored KCS Depot, which has also recently received much needed roof repairs. The Depot serves as a local museum, housing local history, and includes a room of General Store & Indoor Flea Market Lum & Abner memorabilia and the famous Ouachita Portrait collection by local artist Monta Black Philpot. During various times of the year, downtown Mena is the host to large-scale Come in for your Talimena Drive T-Shirts, events ranging from the arts, street dances, festivals, and car shows. This year Vest Pins, Souvenirs, Gifts, marked the 40th annual Queen Wilhelmina Rod Run, founded by the late Mark Antiques and Collectibles. Campbell of Street & Performance, and is responsible for bringing 200-300 highend antique cars and street rods into downtown and to the Queen each August. In We Sell STUFF! November, the Arts District will come alive with the Ouachita Arts Celebration. 622 Mena Street Simply put, no visit to Mena is complete without a day or two exploring all that Mena, Arkansas 71953 downtown Mena has to offer!
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Speeding Ticket A driver is pulled over by a policeman. The policeman approaches the driver’s door. “Is there a problem Officer?,” the driver asked. The policeman says, “Sir, you were speeding. Can I see your licence please?” The driver responds, “I’d give it to you but I don’t have one.” “You don’t have one?” The man responds, “I lost it four times for drunk driving.” The policeman is shocked. “I see. Can I see your vehicle registration papers please?” “I’m sorry, I can’t do that.” The policeman says, “Why not?” “I stole this car.” The officer says, “Stole it?” The man says, “Yes, and I killed the owner.” At this point the officer is getting irate. “You what!?” “She’s in the trunk if you want to see.” The Officer looks at the man and slowly backs away to his car and calls for back up. Within minutes, five police cars show up, surrounding the car. A senior officer slowly approaches the car, clasping his half drawn gun. The senior officer says “Sir, could you step out of your vehicle please!” The man steps out of his vehicle. “Is there a problem sir?” “One of my officers told me that you have stolen this car and murdered the owner.” “Murdered the owner?” The officer responds, “Yes, could you please open the trunk of your car please?” The man opens the trunk, revealing nothing but an empty trunk. The officer says, “Is this your car sir?” The man says “Yes,” and hands over the registration papers. The officer, understandably, is quite stunned. “One of my officers claims that you do not have a driving licence.” The man digs in his pocket revealing a wallet and hands it to the officer. The officer opens the wallet and examines the licence. He looks quite puzzled. “Thank you sir, one of my officers told me you didn’t have a licence, stole this car, and murdered the owner.” The man replies, “I bet you the liar told you I was speeding, too!”
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Foster of Mena, are happy to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Lindy Kaye Foster to David Christopher Jumper, son of Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Craig Jumper. Their sacramental marriage will be held at St. Agnes Catholic Church on October 24, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. A reception will follow at 4:30 at the Ouachita Center.
Happy 50th to The Man, The Myth, The Legend Mr. Swap Shop! Yes, Mark, it’s true. Life is like a roll of toilet paper, the closer you get to the end, the faster it goes!
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Lori and Kristopher Clark, of Mena, are the proud parents of a baby boy, born on October 9th. Whitney and Justin Howell, of Mena, are the proud parents of a baby boy, born on October 13th.
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Betty Owens - Beating the Odds in Every Way BY LEANN DILBECK
Betty Owens is a woman that has seen many joys and hardships in 80 years but remains focused on what defines her: faith and family. She moved to Mena from Northeast Arkansas in 1989 with her husband Chuck. The couple desired to be closer to their children, daughter Sherry Baker in Mena and son Donald Owens in Waldron. The Owens had been career educators, Chuck as an administrator and Betty a teacher. Not ready to retire, Betty began working as Program Coordinator at PCDC and Chuck at Rich Mountain Community College. The couple worked until they retired and then enjoyed the next 10 years doing motor coach and tours that took them to all 50 states. In 2006, the couple learned that Chuck had cancer and Betty said in true Chuck fashion, he began getting all of their affairs in order. “I had never pumped my own gas… I had never mowed a yard. Chuck always took care of those things,” as Betty described the first year of trying to learn to live in a world without him. “It was such a hard year,” but not as tough as the next year she would face. After 54 years of marriage, Chuck passed in January 2007, a year that Betty described as the most difficult year of her life. “We may have never had a lot of money,” Betty said, “but we always had a lot of love.” The next few months, Betty was grief stricken and said had it not been for the love and support of her family, friends and church family, she’s not sure how she would’ve made it. Her granddaughter, Betsy moved in with her for the first few months. “It’s hard to learn to live alone… but I eventually decided, ‘I got to do this myself.’” Not long after that, Betty said Dr. Manis found a lump in her right breast that “he wasn’t pleased with.” She said she had had a lumpectomy four years earlier that was benign so she was in no way concerned, “I didn’t think a thing in the world about it… No one in my family had cancer.” She was scheduled for a mammogram in May, just a few short months after losing Chuck, and they confirmed that it was in fact breast cancer. “Cancer is such a nasty word.” She had a mastectomy on her right side and began chemo treatments. “After that first treatment, I thought ‘if this is the way it’s going to be, I can’t handle this’… I couldn’t even get out of the bed after the first one [treatment], really knocked the props out of me.” While Betty said she questioned her ability to get through, she stayed surrounded by her devoted family and church family of Mena’s First Baptist Church, who never doubted her ability to get through. Betty had been raised as a “PK” (preacher’s kid), in her own words, and said it was her Christian upbringing and strong faith that carried her through such a trying time. Even today, as Betty is experiencing some issues with her heart, she said she finds her strength in her church family and God, “I don’t know how people survive if they don’t have that. Even now, I have to fight, I won’t say depression, but my pity pot.” Betty admitted it was very easy to feel as if everything was falling apart and question why God would take her husband and allow her to have cancer all so close together. The loss of her husband and cancer certainly slowed her down but now that Betty is is almost 9 years cancer free, she is enjoying life and all that comes with it. She volunteered with Hospice from 2011-2013. She is again traveling and takes at least eight trips a year. She enjoys her four grown grandchildren and is proud to be quilting for each her five great-grandchildren. Betty recently celebrated her 80th birthday. She explained her family was all ‘short-lived,’ “I didn’t think I’d ever live this long! I always told my kids if I ever made it to 80, I want a party!” And party they did… twice! The kids surprised her with two parties, one in Cherokee Village and another in Mena so that all her many friends and family had an opportunity to party with her. Betty said her greatest joys in life have been her parents and being raised in a Christian home, knowing Chuck for 56 years, and her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her advice to others who hear the “nasty” cancer word? “Surrender your life over completely to God… let Him give you the directions and strength you’re going to need.”
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BY JACLYN ROSE Seventy years ago, a group of local artists began meeting in homes in Polk County. During wartime, these artists used this time to share their work as a form of release and out of that group Southwest Artists, Incorporated, was created. Sometime later the name, Mena Art Gallery, was added to counteract the confusion that the Southwest Artists only created Southwestern style art. Today, the two names are synonymous and are used interchangeably. Located at 607 Mena Street in Mena, Arkansas, Mena Art Gallery is a place for both artists and lovers of art, of any age. New shows open once a month, with the exception of the Christmas Gift Show that goes up on the 4th of November and lasts through the end of December. These shows exhibit a wide variety of local talent. “I encourage everyone to come and check out our Christmas Gift Show, there will be many pieces of very affordable, unique, handmade art for people looking for something different to give as a gift,” explained the Gallery’s Executive Director, Julie Vande Zande. Most recently Mena Art Gallery hosted The Art of the Heartland, a National Juried Painting Competition and their only show that is open to the entire country. This was their first year for the competition. Mena Art Gallery is open on Tuesday for Art Day from 11 am until 2 pm. Local artists come in and bring what they are currently working on, they visit and eat lunch, and this is open to any artist working on any project. “This is such a neat group of people, they have such a great comradery. If anyone has a question about what they are working on, or how to do something, there is always someone who can answer the questions. It’s very fun,” said Vande Zande. Mena Art Gallery is also open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 am until 3 pm and hosts several classes and groups on different Saturdays of the month. Every 2nd Saturday from 10 am until 12 pm a photography club meets, and then from 1 pm until 3 pm, there is a children’s art class for ages 6-12. For two dollars per person the children participate in many different types of art. Every 3rd Saturday from 1 pm until 3 pm there is CALL 479-243-9600 a young artist’s class for ages 13-17. Mena Art Gallery also runs special workshops for different types of art. For more information on any of the classes or to request a special art workshop check their website at www. menaartgallery.org or call 479.394.3880. On Saturday, November 7, the Mena Art Gallery will host their annual Ouachita Arts Celebration downtown in the Art District. The street will be blocked off from 10 am until 4 pm and there will be a large selection of family friendly events to be enjoyed. “This is a com“Serving your families with munity celebration of the arts, there will be so many Dignity & Care for over 80 years” demonstrations: pastel, watercolor, fiber-arts, a whole Selected Funeral & Life Insurance Agent Member of the National Funeral big mix of stuff. There will also be face painting, live Directors Assoc. music, balloon art, a popcorn stand, and of course the 611 Janssen, Mena, AR Skyline Café and American Artisans will be open and (479) 394-1310 serving food. We will also have a drum circle, flint knapping, and The Fair Lady will be hosting a fashion show. Tommy Young will be there with his flying birds and the Mena High School Choir will be performing. Rich Mountain Community College will be doing a culinary arts demonstration and there will be art vendors set up. The Ouachita Little Theater will also be performing skits,” explained Vande Zande. “We have an amazing amount of art talent in the Mena and Polk County area. There is such a variety of different types of art, I encourage everyone to come and visit the gallery any chance you get,” Vande Like us on Facebook! Zande said.
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Ouachita Ouachita River River Wellness Wellness Clinic Clinic is is proud proud to to welcome welcome
Applications may be picked up at:
• Healthy Connections Clinic
Gretchen Goodnight, APN
with Healthy Connections as the new nurse practitioner for the wellness clinic. The Ouachita River Wellness Clinic is located on the Acorn School Campus.
• The Ouachita River Wellness Clinic • Acorn School Nurse’s Office (Lisa Falls) Students and/or patients must have an active application on file before they can be seen at either clinic.
Clinic Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 8 am - 6 pm
For more information please call: Healthy Connections Clinic 479-437-3449 Ouachita River Wellness Clinic 479-394-2932 Lisa Falls, Acorn School Nurse 479-394-0391
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Mena Public School’s Breakfast Monday 10/26 Cereal, fruit, juice, milk Tuesday 10/27 Biscuit, sausage patty, fruit, juice, milk Wednesday 10/28 Poptart, fruit, juice, milk Thursday 10/29 Sausage & pancake on a stick, fruit, juice, milk Friday 10/30 Blueberry elfin loaf, fruit, juice, milk
Mena Public School’s Lunch Monday 10/26 Main: Chicken ranch wrap, lettuce, tomato, pinto beans, fruit, milk; Choices: Crunchy tacos, lettuce, tomato, pinto beans, fruit, milk, or Chef Salad Tuesday 10/27 Main: Ham & cheese on bun, chips, lettuce, pickles, mango splash drink, sliced apples, milk; Choice: Chef Salad Wednesday 10/28 Main: Cheeseburger, french fries, lettuce, tomato, pickles, fruit, milk; Choices: Corndog, french fries, pickle spears, fruit, milk, or Chef Salad Thursday 10/29 Main: Pizza, corn, salad, fruit, milk; Choices: Southwest chicken tornado, corn, salad, fruit, milk, or Chef Salad Friday 10/30 Main: Grilled chicken, mashed potatoes w/ gravy, broccoli & cheese, hot roll, fruit, milk; Choices: Steak fingers, mashed potatoes w/ gravy, broccoli & cheese, hot roll, fruit, milk, or Chef Salad
The following students were chosen for Louise Durham’s Super Students for the week of October 19th: Top - Niki Restine, Shaun Waid, Mason Burks, Madilyn Dees, Wesley Smith, Sylvia Hogan, Van Goforth; Middle - Genesis Fabian, Angel Miller, Cheyenne Williams, Madison McGowan, Jace Hankammer; Second - Houston Lowry, Collin Voelkel, David Dollar, Taven Simmons, Jaysha Dean; Front - Ross Henry, Wyatt Barfield, Treven Ralls, Jasper Erickson.
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Acorn School’s Breakfast Monday 10/26 Breakfast pizza, fruit, juice, milk; Choice: Cereal Tuesday 10/27 Mini donuts, fruit, juice, milk; Choice: Cereal Wednesday 10/28 Cereal, fruit, juice, milk Thursday 10/29 Biscuit, sausage, fruit, juice, milk; Choice: Cereal Friday 10/30 Muffins, fruit, juice, milk; Choice: Cereal
Acorn School’s Lunch Monday 10/26 Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, roll, mixed fruit, milk Tuesday 10/27 Soft taco, pinto beans, cheese, lettuce, tomato, salsa, peaches, milk Wednesday 10/28 Ham & cheese sandwich, chips, lettuce, tomato, broccoli & ranch, apple, milk Thursday 10/29 Hamburger, french fries, lettuce/tomato/onion, strawberries, milk Friday 10/30 Pizza, tossed salad, pineapple, rice crispy treat, milk
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Cossatot River School’s Breakfast Monday 10/26 Mini donuts, craisins, apple juice, milk Tuesday 10/27 Breakfast pizza, strawberries, orange juice, milk Wednesday 10/28 Poptart, orange wedges, grape juice, milk Thursday 10/29 Sausage roll, grapes, apple juice, milk Friday 10/30 Super donut, apple wedges, orange juice, milk
Cossatot River School’s Lunch Monday 10/26 Pizza, tossed salad w/ dressing, peaches, marshmallow treat, milk Tuesday 10/27 Beef taco, lettuce, tomato, cheese, salsa, pinto beans, pears, milk Wednesday 10/28 Chicken strips, quick baked potato, broccoli w/ cheese, fruit cocktail, roll, milk Thursday 10/29 Hot ham & cheese sandwich, potato wedges, ranch beans, strawberries/bananas, milk Friday 10/30 Spaghetti, tossed salad w/ dressing, mandarin oranges, roll, milk
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Business & Finance Don’t Let this Halloween Give Your Budget a Scare (StatePoint) Cooler weather and seasonal fall colors means it’s almost time for trick-or-treaters! Getting ready for all the fun the season has to offer can add up fast. Don’t let this Halloween give your budget a scare. With some helpful money saving tips, you will be ready to have a spooktacular Halloween. Decorations Bring the colors of fall into your home with seasonal decorations. From pumpkin kitchen towels to owl décor and festive candle holders, you can accent your home in style. Adorn your front door with an autumn wreath. Warm your home with pumpkin scented candles and fall themed tablecloths and runners. For a scary theme guaranteed to thrill your trick-or-treaters, stock up on Halloween décor like skeletons, jack-o-lanterns, bats and cobwebs! Candy and Treats Whether you’re planning for a crowd or just a few, don’t forget to stock up on the candy and treats that make Halloween so sweet. Try your hand at homemade goodies like scrumptious monster cupcakes or homemade popcorn balls. Make a Halloween trail mix with chocolate candies, pretzels, candy corn, rice cereal and pumpkin seeds. Visit www.dollargeneral.com/easymeals for quick, festive
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snack ideas to feed your hungry monsters. Use a fun decorated candy bowl and fill it with Halloween favorites to hand out to costumed visitors. Make sure to stock up on Halloween themed napkins and paper plates to add festive flair to your table spread. Costumes Above all, Halloween planning includes having a great costume. Check out your closet and use clothing items you already have to create a fun DIY look. Use bold makeup and fun hair styles to create your own unique costume. For the trick-or-treater who likes to accessorize, check out Halloween selections at your local discount retailer, like Dollar General. A variety of costume essentials and accessories are available starting at $1. Halloween comes once a year, but it doesn’t mean that you have to break the bank to have a great time. With quick tips and money saving ideas, you can have fun affordably.
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Grants Awarded for Job Training Programs
BY state SENATOR Larry Teague LITTLE ROCK – Job training in Arkansas is aligning more closely with the needs of companies seeking to hire workers equipped with skills for the global economy. Two developments in state government last week were clear indicators of the trend. First, the Department of Workforce Services announced that 12 community colleges would receive about $4 million in grants to set up job training programs that are “sector-based.” That means the colleges will train students for specific jobs that in are demand at local manufacturing plants and health care facilities. They also will teach students skilled construction trades and information technology. A spokesman for the 12 Arkansas Community Colleges (ACC) said that 40 companies were lined up to hire people who went through the job training programs. The other development was very similar. It came when the state Higher Education Department announced the awarding of grants to universities and colleges for specialized classes that will train students in career and technical education. The courses were designed with input from local businesses. Graduates of the classes will have job skills that are in demand by local industry. The grants are part of a major restructuring of job training in Arkansas so that employers have a greater voice in the skills that are taught. In the regular session earlier this year, the legislature approved Senate Bill 891, which became Act 1131, the Workforce Initiative of 2015. It restructures job training programs that previously existed in a kaleidoscope of post-secondary schools, two-year colleges, vo-tech schools and adult
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Dear Editor, Wow! Boy! Talk about coordination cooperation and consideration! The Mena Regional has it all! I walk into the hospital Sat 10/3 @ 4pm and I said “I think I’m having a heart attack” Within minutes, he (Clay) was there with a wheel chair. I was scooped down to the ER. I undressed, night dressed, and into bed and then came all the machines and the phlebotomist (UGH) and the medications. Once Dr. Forrest got my trial fibrillation in check (7 or 8 o’clock) he transferred me to the (other?) ER. There the compassionate nurses medicated and kept an eye on my vitals through the night. Dr. Buschman allowed me to go home soon Sunday. Thanks to all the staff, I’m still here to say “Thank You” Sincerely, Rae A. Grasso
Being a Survivor
by michAEl reisig I like to consider myself someone not easily surprised. In this world there are generally two kinds of people – those who are ahead of the curve and those who are behind it. Folks who are behind the curve are always complaining about life biting them in the rear – they just can’t understand how they came up short, found themselves at a disadvantage, got taken advantage of – all of a sudden… But the truth is, only about 10 percent of the bad things that happen in your life are a total surprise – the rest are the result of poor planning, lack of vision, and plain old laziness. I think of myself as a survivor, or survivalist, by nature – not the wild-eyed, fully automatic, anti-federal government variety, but rather an individual who takes advantage of the available resources to prepare for and overcome negative contingencies. Survivalists (rural or urban), share several common traits, the most important being intuition. (Intuition is partly innate and partly learned.) Everyone has a little of it, but the more you practice it, the better it works. Survivalists are rarely surprised. They pay attention – they’re two moves in front of their opponents, like a good chess player. They don’t wait complacently for bad things or good things to come to them. They set courses for good things, they practice positive thinking and they’re goal oriented. But they also maintain peripheral vision at all times. They are watching for the negative forces in life, accepting that they exist, and they prepare for small and large contingencies. Which brings me to my point in this writing… I watch the 6 o’clock news and I’m often left with a profound sense of apprehension for this country and this world. I would love to be wrong, but I’m fairly convinced we are on the cusp of darkness – there is little question that cataclysmic cultural, ideological, and very possibly geological changes lie in wait, not just for this nation, but mankind in general. Most of us who are honest with ourselves recog-
nize this, but the truth is, better than 80 percent of the population will be taken by surprise when it happens. Given a bad situation nationally or globally, (whether it’s a two-week ice storm or an EMP) we live in the perfect place for survival – the Ouachita Mountains – the geologically secure spine of our continent, with an abundance of wild game, water, and fertile land. But location is only a part of the equation. How many of you have 50 gallons of fresh water, at least enough canned and dried goods for 60 days, medical supplies and extra prescription medicine, flashlights and oil lanterns, an extra tank of propane for the BBQ grill, a generator, at least 30 gallons of gasoline, a wood stove for alternate heat, and last but not least several good weapons and lots of ammunition, tucked away? If you live in the country, do you have a hand pump on your well? Is your property cleared sufficiently around your house so that you can view intruders at all angles? Do you have a small four-wheeler, motorcycle, or even better, a horse? Do you have a garden – and seeds for that garden? Do you have fruit trees? Solar power? A HAM radio? The sad truth is, if we are faced with a major catastrophe, and standard resources, like fuel, water, grocery store food, medicines, and possibly power sources dry up overnight, upwards of 75 percent of the population will succumb. But there will be a handful who will grit their teeth, square their shoulders, and with the knowledge and strength of advanced planning, will say, “I’m going to get through this freaking thing no matter what!” Are you one of them?
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HISTORY
Moments From America’s History Victory at Yorktown
BY JEFF OLSON Two Hundred Thirty Four years ago this week, October 19, 1781, America’s War of Independence came to an end when the British surrendered at Yorktown, Virginia. It must have been a humbling site for them to see how poorly dressed and equipped George Washington’s troops were. Few had uniforms, many wore rags and some were barefooted. One of the British soldiers was overheard saying “Out of this rabble has risen a people who defy kings.” The American Revolution, as it is commonly called, is considered unique among other revolutions in world history. Unlike others, it originated with leaders who for the most part had little to gain and much to lose, some of whom would lose everything - even their lives. The colonists were defending the rights of Englishmen guaranteed them by their original charters with the British King; rights which their history showed were deeply embedded in antiquity. America’s goal was not to make a revolution but to defend and restore original British principles of government which were her heritage. It was, in truth and substance, a revolution not made but prevented. Our patriots desired no radical break from their inheritance, as they were defending their right to go on living in the future much as they had lived in the past. Essentially, America’s War of Independence was a movement intended to preserve an old constitutional structure and civil/social order. It was, in fact, England who initiated severance with the American colonies through the Prohibitory Act ( December 22, 1775), five months after the colonies submitted the Olive Branch Petition and more than seven months prior to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This Act not only severed ties between the colonies and England but it also was a declaration of unrestricted warfare (Article I) against a foreign enemy - the American colonies. In addition, it established martial law in the colonies which eventually served as the final impetus for the Declaration of Independence. After six long years of warfare, liberty was victorious at Yorktown but it came at a tremendous cost. Close to 26,000 Americans died, about 1,400 were missing, and some 10,000 British died. The Treaty of Paris, signed on September 3, 1783, officially recognized the independence of the United States. Thomas Paine declared that the War of Independence “contributed more to enlighten the world, and diffuse a spirit of freedom and liberality among mankind than any human event.....that ever preceded it.”
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Lots Going on in the Art World in Mena!
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by barbara m. tobias The Art of the Heartland exhibit of paintings accepted in the national juried painting competition sponsored by Mena Art Gallery will be on display at the gallery through October 30 during regular gallery hours: 11 am to 2 pm Tuesdays, 10 am to 3 pm Wednesdays through Saturdays. Paintings were received from artists from Canada, Alaska, California, the east coast, Texas, and many other states close by as well as quite a few from artists right here in Polk County. It is a wonderful opportunity to see some world-class art without even having to leave home. If you have been considering investing in a work of art, this is the time to find something that speaks to you. Several paintings by Tyrone Lewis are also on display and for sale. Many of you remember Tyrone as an extremely talented artist whose work was displayed in galleries throughout the country and who was a past president of SouthWest Artists. He is sorely missed, and there will be no more of his work, so this, too, is a great opportunity. Upcoming is the annual Ouachita Art Celebration on Saturday, November 7 from 10 am to 4 pm. Again this year, Mena Street will be blocked to vehicle traffic for the day so that you can wander comfortably among the artists’ booths and check out the sponsoring businesses. There will be even more going on than last year with a variety of art media on display, artists demonstrating their techniques, music, a fashion show, and culinary art. New this year is a falconry display (Tommy Young will be flying some of his hawks at the show) and flint knapping. And the annual Christmas Sale will be taking place at Mena Art Gallery starting on November 6. Artists should make their entries on Wednesday, November 4, between SUBMITTED Twilight Extension Homemakers Club is one of four clubs in Polk 10 am and 4 pm. Full details are available on the gallery website: www.MenaArtCounty. Recognizing that homemakers today also work outside the Gallery.org. Call the gallery at 479-394-3880 or go by 607 Mena Street for an entry home or have duties during the day that prevent them from meeting form. during the day, Twilight group was formed with an evening meeting time. They currently meet the third Monday of the month at 5 p.m. Other clubs meet at various days and times during the month, often at members’ homes. Extension Homemakers are a big part of organizing the County Fair each year that is held in September at the Polk County Fairgrounds. In the Education Building at the Fairgrounds, children’s artwork is on display as well as crafts, needlework, quilting, painting, photographs, sewing, baked goods, home canned foods, and garden crops all entered by youth and adults. The club encourages everyone to enter something in the fair. If you have a copy of the fair catalog, even one from a past year, keep it through the year to refer to rules and specifics on what can be entered in the fair. You can win ribbons and prize money for your entries. EHC and the Quilt Show Committee organize the Ouachita Quilt Show held in June during the Lum ‘N Abner Festival. Extension Homemakers Clubs also do several community projects throughout the year. This year’s project was to raise money to put in a sidewalk from the rear parking area of the fairgrounds to the front of the Education Building. They have held several rummage sales raising money for the project. A quilt raffle was also held. Cheryl Boyd was the winner of the ‘Trail Mix’ quilt that was made and donated by an EHC member specifically to raise money for the sidewalk project. The sidewalk is expected to be in the construction phase soon. Each spring and fall, all of the County’s Extension Homemakers Clubs meet together. For their fall meet, a Council Meeting will be held on Friday, October 23, at the RMCC Lecture Hall. After a brief meeting, they will host special guest, Susan Harper, who portrays Mrs. Garvan, benefactress of Garvan Gardens in Hot Springs. The community is invited to attend the entertaining and informative program beginning at 10 a.m. With the dedication and opening of the Extension Education Building, also known SCI-FI MOVIES: BONADUCE • CAGNEY • CARROT TOP • CARUSO • CHURCHILL as the 4-H Building, EHC will begin to offer educational demonstrations such as • COLUMBUS • FROMME • GARFUNKEL • GRINT • KIDMAN • LOHAN • MACLAINE crafts and food preservation workshops. For more information on Extension Home• MCENTIRE • MESSING • NORRIS • OBRIEN • OHARA • PLATH • PRINCE HARRY makers Clubs or programs, call the Extension Office at 479-394-6018.
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POLICE
October 21, 2015 The following information was received from Polk County law enforcement agencies. The charges against those arrested are allegations and the cases are still pending in the courts. Individuals charged and whose names appear in this column may submit documentation to us at a later date that the charges have been dismissed or that they have been found innocent and we will include that information in this space in a timely manner.
Mena Police Department October 11, 2015 A local man reported that someone had attempted to gain entry into his apartment by coming in through a bathroom window. It was determined that the perpetrator did not get into the residence. Case is pending. October 12, 2105 Report was taken of a disagreement in a child custody case. October 13, 2105 A Mena woman reported that while she was shopping at a local retail store someone cut wires and stole the blinkers from her motorcycle, and otherwise tampered with it. Case is pending review of surveillance tapes. A local woman reported that while she was out someone had put trash in front of her door, taped the lock, and put a blanket over the door. Case is pending. October 14, 2015 Report was taken of a gas-skip at a local convenience store. Case is pending review of surveillance tapes. Officers observed that a motorcycle had been moved from a vehicle lot and had some damage done. Case is pending. October 15, 2015 A local woman reported that her 17year-old brother had stolen a knife from her room in their home. The youth denied the charge. Case is pending. October 16, 2105 Report was filed regarding a custody issue between parents of a Mena child. No charges have been filed. October 17, 2015 Daymon Crider, 24, and Emily Callahan, 22, both of Mena, were charged with third degree battery after a call to a local residence. Also charged in the incident with obstructing governmental operations and resisting arrest was Tyler Crider, 23,
Weekly Publication also of Mena. A Mena man reported that another local man with whom he has had ongoing issues for some time had swerved his car into their lane, causing them to have to get into the turning lane to avoid a crash. Case is pending. Officers completed an additional six reports and worked four accidents. Polk County Sheriff’s Department October 5, 2015 Request from a Hatfield man for a welfare check on an acquaintance. Report from a Hatfield woman of a possible overdose. Deputy responded. Report of a disturbance on Heritage Lane near Hatfield. Deputy responded. Report of a disturbance on Polk 18 near Vandervoort led to the arrest of Alan F. Elledge, 44, of Cove, and Timberly G. Elledge, 44, of Cove, each on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order. Report from complainant on Frachiseur Road near Grannis of the theft of a game camera, valued at $225.00. Investigation continues. October 6, 2015 Report from complainant on Polk 48 near the Potter community of a break-in that caused $500.00 in damages. Arrested were Clayton R. Berkey, 31, of Mena, and Nathan M. Abell, 28, of Mena, each on Charges of Criminal Trespass and Criminal Mischief 2nd Degree. Report from complainant on Tilley Road near Hatfield of the theft of a vehicle, valued at $2,500.00. Investigation continues. Report of a disturbance on Heritage Lane near Hatfield led to the arrest of Megan R. Fredrick, 25, of Hatfield, and Samuel G. Fuselier, 31, of Mena, each on a Charge of Disorderly Conduct. Report from complainant on Anders Street in Hatfield of the theft of prescription medication valued at $2,500.00. Investigation continues. October 7, 2015 Report from complainant on Polk 42 near the Potter community of the theft of antique saw blades, a crosscut saw and copper piping, all valued at $1,500.00. Investigation continues. Report of a domestic disturbance on Highway 71 South near Cove led to the arrest of Teresa Love, 62, of Cove, on a Charge of Assault on a Family Member 3rd Degree. Report from complainant on Polk 21 near Cove of vandalism to a door, causing $200.00 in damages. Investigation continues.
Arrested was June M. McMillan, 50, of Mena, on Warrants for Violation of the Arkansas Hot Check Law and two counts of Failure to Appear. Report from complainant on Polk 2 near Grannis of the theft of tools, valued at $847.00. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. October 8, 2015 No reports were filed. October 9, 2015 Report of a disturbance on Heritage Lane near Hatfield led to the arrest of Megan R. Fredrick, 25, of Hatfield, on a Charge of Disorderly Conduct. Report of a disturbance on Highway 8 East near the Board Camp community led to the arrest of June M. McMillan, 50, of Mena, on a Charge of Domestic Battery 3rd Degree. October 10, 2015 Arrested by a trooper with the Arkansas State Police was Tristen D. Chaney, 20,
of Mena, on a Charge of Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License. Arrested by a trooper with the Arkansas State Police was John R. Brookhart, 32, of Gillham, on Warrants for Failure to Comply with Child and Sex Offender Reporting Requirements and Violation of Suspended Imposition of Sentence. October 11, 2015 Report of a 13-year-old Mena male being hit by a 17-year-old Mena male. Information has been provided to the juvenile authorities. Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 26 Incarcerated Inmates; 7 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility, of which 2 are currently out of jail on a monitoring system. October 12, 2015 Report from complainant on N. Eve Street in Mena of the theft of prescription medication, valued at $58.00. Investigation continues. CONT. ON PAGE 31
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Daniel’s Carpentry and Painting. Home repair and painting. Small to medium jobs. Also lawn and gar11/11 den work. Call 870-334-2068. Dugan Lawn Care & Landscaping Fall services: Time to clean out flower beds and ad fresh mulch. Hedge, shrub, and tree pruning. Lawn winterization and gutter clean out. Residential and commercial services. We are your full service local lawn care company. 479-394-2699. 10/21 I Buy Military Surplus. Helmets, Canteens, Coats, Boots, Belts, Vests, Gas Masks, Camo Pants (NO Shirts). Dan’s Cash-N-Gun. 100 Highway 71 South at First Street, TFN Mena. 479-394-5515. Request for Qualifications (RFQ) The City of Mena Advertising & Promotion Commission is requesting qualifications, from interested and qualified individuals or agencies, to contract for professional services for the purpose of providing festival and event planning, marketing plans, marketing campaigns, and graphic designs to promote tourism in Mena. A degree in marketing, or three (3) years previous work experience in marketing, is required. Proficiency in graphic design is also required. For more information please contact Becky Horton at 10/21 (479) 394-4585.
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Arrested by an officer with Arkansas Probation/Parole was Shawn A. Long, 39, of Mena, on a Warrant for Probation Violation. October 15, 2015 No reports were filed. October 16, 2015 Report of a suspicious person at a business in Hatfield led to the arrest of Donald L. Smith, 43, of Cove, on a Charge of Obstructing Governmental Operations. Arrested was Charles B. Arnold, 26, of Mena, on a Warrant for two counts of Possession of Firearm by Certain Persons. October 17, 2015 Report of a domestic disturbance on Polk 38 near the Potter community led to the arrest of David M. Fraser, 47, of Mena, on a Charge of Domestic Battery 3rd Degree. Report from complainant on Highway 8 West near the Rocky community of the theft of $1,100.00 cash. Investigation continues.
Report of an accident on Bunch Road near Wickes led to the arrest of Tristan L. Ludlow, 18, of Wickes, on Charges of DWI, Careless/Prohibited Driving, Leaving the Scene of an Accident and Possession of Intoxicating Liquor by a Minor. Arrested was April J. Tregear, 30, of Mena, on a Pike County Warrant. October 18, 2015 Report from complainant on Rose Lane near the Potter community of an abandoned vehicle. Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked two vehicle accidents this week. Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 26 Incarcerated Inmates; 7 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility, of which 2 are currently out of jail on a monitoring system.
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Report from complainant on Polk 714 near Mena of the theft of antique jewelry, valued at $10,000.00. Investigation continues. October 13, 2015 Arrested was Timothy D. Bass, 35, of Mena, on a Montgomery County Warrant. Report of an unattended death on Highway 71 South near the Potter community. Arrested was Michael W. Laws, 29, of Mena, on a Warrant for Sexual Assault 1st Degree. Arrested by a trooper with the Arkansas State Police was Shaundra H. Schmidt, 35, of Hatfield, on Charges of DWI, Refusal to Submit and Public Intoxication. October 14, 2015 Report from complainant on Polk 242 near Grannis of a break-in to their residence. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.
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October 21, 2015
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