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Kindergarten- Alex Schneberger, Daelyn Broach, Jhase Green;1st Grade-Vee Mabry, Kaylin House; 2nd Grade- Emalley Mishler, Brody Lopez; 3rd Grade- Ciara Candelaria, Ryder Laughlin; 4th Grade- Adalyn Bohlman, Aubrie Boyd; 5th Grade- Tanner Willis, Camara Dill; 6th Grade- Emma Clovis, Zane Newton. PHOTO SUBMITTED BY ORSD I ACORN ELEMENTARY – KIM POSEY

AG&F Asks Hunters To Have Deer Tested MENA ART GALLERY Hosts Fundraising Deer season has arrived with Archery, Private Land Shoe Drive October 27 Antlerless taken with a Modern Gun and Muzzleloader hunts now under way. With this the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission are concerned about Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD).

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Ouachita Little Theatre is presenting The Remnants (of Rock), bringing the best music from the golden era of Rock, 1959-1969. The show is Saturday, November 2, at 7:00 PM. Doors open at 6:00 PM. The band, originally known as The St. James group, formed in 1968. The original members all grew up within walking-distance of each other in the small town of Morrilton, Arkansas. They performed professionally until 1978, sharing the stage with some of the biggest musical names of the 1970s. They played on college campuses all over Arkansas and the MidWest, including the Mena High School Junior-Senior Prom in the spring of 1971. The original members reunited in 2003 as The Remnants (of Rock) with the addition of a new keyboard player and have played together since that time. If you think you may have a photo of the band playing at the 1971 prom, or from another handful of times that they played in Mena between 1968 and 1972 (under the name of St. James Group) please bring it to the performance. Inform anyone working at the theatre that night that you have it so they can tell the group. There are bound to be some fun surprises at the performance! Advanced tickets are on sale now at the OLT ofﬁce (10:00 AM. -2:00 PM) Mon-

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The Mena School Board met for their regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, however, they did not have enough for a quorum.

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Just after 11am Thursday morning a 3 car accident was reported in Mena on Hwy 71 at 4th street across from the Farmers Co-Op. Mena PD and Arkansas State Police responded to the scene. Ambulances were called to the scene, but there are no known injuries known at this time. After a short period the scene was cleared and trafﬁc resumed as usual.

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Abigail and John Our nation’s founding era was not just about our founders and the many events of which they were a vital part. It was also about their spouses and families, and how their love and support played a key role. The contributions of women during America's War of Independence were indispensable and have too often been overlooked or minimized. As Benjamin Rush, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, stated, "The women of America have at last become principles in the glorious American controversy. Their opinions alone and their transcendent influence in society and families must lead us on to success and victory." And, indeed they did! One of the best examples is Abigail Adams, wife of second president of the United States, John Adams, and mother of John Quincy Adams, sixth president of the United States. This week marks the 255th anniversary of the marriage of Abigail Smith and John Adams, on October 25, 1764. Abigail was born on November 11, 1744 in Weymouth, Massachusetts. In her earliest years, she was often in poor health which afforded her time for reading, learning, and corresponding with family and friends. As a young woman, she was taught social graces as well as homemaking and handiwork skills. Abigail and John had known each other since she was but fifteen years old. At the time of their marriage, John was a young country circuit lawyer and in the eyes of Abigail's mother certainly less than who she had hoped for in a husband for their youngest daughter. However, her father approved of the marriage. Abigail would give birth to five children, raising them and managing the family farm often alone while John was

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CONTRIBUTED BY JEFF OLSON away on trips practicing law or serving his country. One trip lasted three long years. Her steadfastness and courage provided security and stability to her family during the War. Her son, John Quincy, described that time as "the space of twelve months [in which] my mother, with her infant children dwelt, liable every hour of the day and the night, to be butchered in cold blood. My mother...was bred in the faith of deliberate detestation of War...Yet, in that same spring and summer of 1775, she taught me to repeat daily, after the Lord's Prayer..." The marriage of Abigail and John Adams was one of mind and heart, a unique and special combination of friendship and mutual love and respect within the context of Christian principles and faith. While her unwavering love and loyalty to her husband and family was preeminent, she was a self-educated and accomplished woman in her own right and was never afraid to boldly express her opinions in private and in public. This was evident in a March 1776 letter to John and the Continental Congress, requesting that they, "...remember the ladies, and be more generous and favorable to them than your ancestors..." Abigail and John retired in 1801 and for the next 17 years enjoyed the companionship that public life had long denied them, until her death on October 28, 1818. John died on July 4, 1826. To truly sense the heart and substance of their relationship, one has only to read but a small sample of the extensive correspondence between them during their courtship and marriage, a marriage lasting 54 years and one which was perhaps the most exemplary, enduring, and consequential in the formative years of the United States of America.

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silent killer. Carbon Monoxide (CO). According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 430 people die in the U.S. each year from CO poisoning. Sadly we hear news reports of people having died from

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

Polk County Arraignment Report CHAD A. AUCOIN, age 35, was arraigned on two counts. Count 1 for Delivery Of Methamphetamine or Cocaine. The count states that on or about July 5th, 2019, the defendant did, acting alone or as an accomplice, deliver methamphetamine to another person in a quantity of less than two grams by aggregate weight including diluents or adulterants, constituting a Class C Felony. Count 2 for Delivery Of Methamphetamine or Cocaine. The count states that on or about July 9th, 2019, the defendant did, acting alone or as an accomplice to William Parsons, deliver methamphetamine to another person in a quantity of less than two grams by aggregate weight including diluents or adulterants, constituting a Class C Felony. DANIEL JOHNATHON MENDIETA, age 20, was arraigned on three counts. Count 1 for Theft By Receiving that on or about October 14th, 2019, the said defendant did receive, retain, or dispose of the stolen property of another person, knowing that the property was stolen, with said property, Chevrolet Impala, valued at less than Five Thousand dollars ($5,000) but more than One Thousand dollars ($1,000), constituting a Class D Felony. Count 2 for Possession Of A Schedule IV or V Controlled Substance. That in or about October 14th, 2019, the defendant did unlawfully posses a Schedule IV or Schedule V controlled substance with an aggregate weight including diluents or adulterants of less than 28grams, constituting a Class A Misdemeanor. Count 3 for Possession Of A Schedule III Controlled Substance, that on or about October 14th, 2019, the defendant did unlawfully possess a Schedule III controlled substance with aggregate weight, including diluents or adulterant, of less than 2 grams, constituting a Class A Mis-

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demeanor. STEPHANIE ABBOTT, age 39, was arraigned on two counts. Count 1 for Possession Of Methamphetamine With Purpose To Deliver, that on or about October 14t, 2019, the defendant, unlawfully possessed methamphetamine with the purpose to deliver in an aggregate weight of two grams or more, but less than ten grams, a Class B Felony. Count 2 for Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia, that on or about October 14th, 2019, the defendant did use or possess with the purpose to use drug paraphernalia to store, contain, or conceal a controlled substance that is methamphetamine or cocaine, constituting a Class D Felony. BILLIE D. TAFF, age 22, was arraigned on one count. Count 1 for Failure To Comply With Sex And Child Offender Registration And Reporting Requirements. The count states that beginning on or about April 13, 2017, the defendant did unlawfully and feloniously fail to report a change of address, or otherwise failed to register or verify registration as required by the Sex Offender Registration Act Of 1997, constituting a Class C Felony.

Mena Police Department Report October 13, 2019 Officers travelled to Sebastian County and brought Charles D. Miner, 36 of Pine Bluff back to Polk County on an outstanding warrant. October 14, 2019 Chad Aucoin, 35, of Mena was served an outstanding warrant. Gerald Aleshire, 22, of Mena was arrested on two outstanding warrants. October 15, 2019 A Mena woman reported the theft of two bicycles from her yard. Case is pending further investigation. Stephanie Abbott, 38, of Mena was charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was additionally served an outstanding warrant. The arrest followed a call to a local residence. Justin Cole, 29, of Mena was served three outstanding warrants. October 16, 2019 Officers responded to a call at a local residence regarding a dog running at large. Case is pending. October 17, 2019

Rachel M. Tarkington-Wolf, 22, of Mena was charged with shoplifting and criminal trespass after officers responded to a call at a local retail store. Mikel Thomas, 29, of Mena was taken into custody on an outstanding warrant. The arrest followed a traffic stop. October 18, 2019 Officers responded to a report of a vehicle in a ditch. Case is pending location of driver. October 19, 2019 Dennis Stinson, 41, of Mena was charged with criminal trespass after a call to an apartment building. June McMillan, 34, of Mena was charged with possession of a controlled substance and expired tags. She was also served four outstanding warrants. The arrest followed a traffic stop.

Polk County Sheriff’s Report October 14, 2019 Report from complainant on Bunny Hop Lane near Yocana of the theft of a trailer, valued at $400.00. Investigation continues. Report from complainant on Highway 8 East near Mena of the fraudulent use of their credit card. Investigation continues. Report from complainant on Polk 280 near Vandervoort of an unauthorized person on their property. Investigation continues. Report from a business on Highway 71 North in Acorn of the attempted theft of a camper. Investigation continues. Arrested by an officer with the Grannis Police Department was Daniel J. Mendieta, 20, of Hot Springs, on Charges of Theft by Receiving and Possession of a Controlled Substance. October 15, 2019 Report from complainant on Highway 71 South near Mena of the break-in to several storage units. Investigation continues. Arrested was James M. McEntire, 50, of Los Angeles, CA, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order. Arrested was Billie D. Taff, 22, of Watson, OK, on Warrants for Fleeing on Foot, Failure to Comply with Sex Offender Registry Requirements and a Scott County Warrant. October 16, 2019 Report from complainant on Highway 270 near Acorn of being harassed by an unknown person. Report from complainant on Polk 48 near Potter of the theft of a vehicle. The vehicle was located. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office

for further consideration. October 17, 2019 Report from complainant on Polk 21 near Cove of being harassed by an acquaintance. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. Report from the Polk County Detention Center of a disturbance in the facility led to a Citation for Battery 3rd Degree being issued to Crystal L. Davis, 35, of Mena. October 18, 2019 Report of a vehicle in the ditch on Polk 31 near Hatfield led to the arrest of Christina McCauley, 42, of Hatfield, on Charges of Possession of Meth/Cocaine, Possession of a Schedule IV/V Controlled Substance, Possession of a Schedule VI Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Report of missing cash led to a 17-yearold male being issued a Juvenile Citation for Theft of Property. The juvenile was released to the custody of a parent/guardian. Report from complainant on Polk 53 near Mena of being harassed by an acquaintance. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. Arrested was Michael E. Trivette, 28, of Mena, on a Charge of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Arrested by an officer with Arkansas Probation/Parole was Bobby B. Huber, 27, of Mena, on Warrants for Failure to Comply with Sex Offender Registration Requirements and Probation Violation. Arrested was Veronica M. Maddox, 22, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear. October 19, 2019 Report from complainant on College Drive in Mena of the theft of $900.00 cash. Investigation continues. Arrested was David P. Schmidt, 54, of Mena, on four Warrants for Failure to Appear. Arrested by a trooper with the Arkansas State Police was Donavan T. Hunt, 28, of Mena, on a Parole Hold. October 20, 2019 Report from neighbors on Polk 36 near Hatfield of issues regarding property lines. Investigation continues. Request for assistance on Polk 195 near Ink. Deputy responded. Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked two vehicle accidents this week. Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 28 Incarcerated Inmates , with 12 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.

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Three Arrested in Hot Springs Homicide Three people are in custody after a Hot Springs woman was found dead Friday. Police were called to do a welfare check at the home of 58 year old Laura Ann Dickerson of the 200 block of Linwood Drive where she was found dead. Investigation by the Hot Springs Police Department found that Mrs. Dickerson’s car was missing and that April Osborne, 23, Isabelle Marcial-Talley, 18, and Dillon Wayne Orrell, 31, all of Hot Springs were involved in the homicide of the victim.

All three arrested knew Mrs. Dickerson. Hot Springs Police are still investigating. April Osborne and Dillon Orrell are both charged with capital murder, aggravated residential burglary, and theft by receiving over $2,500. They are currently held in Garland County Detention Center on a $250,000 bond. Isabelle Talley is charged with capital murder and aggravated residential burglary. She is also being held in the Garland County Detention Center.

Pictured from left to right: April Osborne, Dillon Wayne Orrell and Isabelle Marcial-Talley. PHOTO SUBMITTED BY CREDIT PHOTO TO HOT SPRINGS POLICE/GARLAND COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE

Elizabeth Baker is an SAU SI Leader for 2019-2020 MAGNOLIA, AR (10/21/2019)-- Elizabeth Baker is appointed to serve as a Southern Arkansas University Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leader for the 2019-20 academic year. Baker is a senior Nursing major from Mena, AR. Baker, who supplement instructs the Nursing course, holds weekly SI sessions through Student Support Services. SI sessions are series of weekly review sessions to aid students taking historically challenging courses. It is used to aid students' understanding of course material and help improve their grades.

To be an SI leader, students must be a second-term sophomore, junior or senior with a GPA of 3.0 or above in the desired course of teaching. Southern Arkansas University "feels like home" with personalized tour visits, faculty and staff who care about your success and achivement, and a campus dedicated to a culture of caring. From traditional and unique academic programs ranked nationally for quality and affordability, SAU is the perfect place to turn your dream job into a reality. Learn more about SI at SAU on web. SAUmag.edu/support/si

AUTHORITY:

Let All Things Be Done Decently And In Order (I Cor. 14: 40) God is not the author of confusion (I Cor. 14: 33). And the thing that keeps going well is the Biblical principle of authority. God is not “hap-hazard”, He did not just start us up and abandon us; He set up a system which, when observed as He designed it, will keep things “decently and in order” (I Cor. 14: 40). In all of life God has given someone the authority that is needed in order to lead. When observed things work. When not, they don’t. In Mr. Webster’s dictionary “authority” is defined as “the power or right to give commands, enforce obedience, to take action, to make final decisions, to have jurisdiction.” In every part of God’s creation He established authority. And where there are no absolute standards by which men govern themselves, the ultimate result is that someone, or some small group, will just “take over,” and jurisdiction will not be based on proper standards, but on the thoughts of that person or that small group, and those thoughts will be enforced ultimately by brute force. As much as anything else the rejection of authority around the world has prepared us for the rise of the antiChrist. He will possess demonic power, and mankind will come under his authority. The “mark of the beast” is simply the confirmation of those who have received it have come under the authority of the beast, the antiChrist. We will all be under one authority or another authority. We are either under the authority of God in Christ, or we will be under the authority of the beast, the antiChrist. One will last forever, the other for only a short time. In the beginning authority was intrinsically good and as beautiful as God Himself. But the moment that men rejected authority they rejected God Himself. At that humanity became a “law unto ourselves” (Romans 2: 14). And without the absolutes of the Bible, every man becomes his own standard of reference, and the inevitable result of that is that we have as many standards as we have people, and, without an absolute source of authority, those standards do conflict, producing all kinds of perverted relationships among us. We live in a culture that, in many ways, has rejected any concept of absolute authority. When we reject the authority of God, and His delegated authority, the end result of that will be the end of what our forefathers believed and taught. Many of us already see that the America of this day is quite different than the America of days gone by. Material success will never be the savior of a culture. Moral and spiritual values must dominate. We were designed to be under the moral and spiritual values of God Himself. And that is OK as long as it doesn’t interfere with what we like and what we want to do. The trouble is, it does interfere. It interferes at every level. Like it or not God has placed authority at every level of human behavior. It is there in our relationship to parents, it is there in our relationship to teachers, it is there in the marriage relationship as husband over wife (Eph 5: 22-26). And it is there in our relationship to government. But God is not a tyrant (an absolute ruler, a cruel & oppressive ruler), and neither are those whom He has placed in positions of authority. God is very, very clear about submission to authority. “Let every person be subject to the authorities over him for there is no authority except from God.” (Rom 13: 1). God Himself established the entire concept of authority. Men have abused it, and there is always a price to be paid. But our abuse does not do away with it. We are accountable, and will surely give an account. Jesus said to His Church “I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in Heaven” (Mt. 16: 19). The authority of the Church of Jesus Christ has been, in large part, rejected, even by many Christians. Not in theory, but in behavior. “Obey the ones leading you, and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who will render an account, that they may do this with joy and not groaning, for this would be unprofitable to you” (Heb 13: 17). The teaching of authority is seldom heard anymore, but it is still there, and we are still accountable. This is where the “rubber meets the road.” Yes, Jesus loves us. And if we love Him, submission to authority will be no real problem! We are at peace with God only through recognizing Him and His authority and submitting ourselves to that authority, even when we think that “we know better.” Disobedient, rebellious people are not in fellowship with Him, regardless of what they may say (or think). Real fellowship will always produce a submission to authority, to Him and to His delegated authorities. My name is Gene Stacks and I approve this message.

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ALMA JOANN

CHARLOTTE LOUISE

MARK ALEXANDER

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Mrs. Alma JoAnn Bailey, age 86, passed away Friday morning, October 11, 2019 at her residence. She was born in Hatfield, AR on November 25, 1932, a daughter of the late Luther and Roma Lee Page and one of fourteen children. She was a long term resident of Smithville, OK. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Royal Everett Bailey. JoAnn graduated from Smithville high school in 1952 and was known for her athletic ability as a Bravette basketball team guard. She operated several family businesses and held various careers throughout her life but mostly enjoyed her time spent with family, craft making, quilting, reading, canning, gardening, and weekend drives with her husband. She was known for her beautiful quilts and her highly requested baked pies. JoAnn is survived by her three children Dennis Bailey and wife Karen Bailey of Frisco, Texas, Beverly Wiles of Savannah, Georgia, and James Bailey and wife Marlow Bailey of Watson, Oklahoma; five grandchildren, Leah Bailey, Dennis Bailey Jr., Colton Wiles, Megan Gallegos, and Michael Bailey; three great grandchildren, Olivia Gallegos, Cade Wiles, and Scarlett Bailey; four sisters; three brothers; and many other family and friends. The family invited family and friends to attend a celebration of JoAnn’s life this past Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Smithville Community Center. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Smithville Cemetery Fund.

Charlotte Louise Blake age 79 of Smithville, Oklahoma passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. She was born on September 14, 1940 in Smithville (Brushy Ridge), Oklahoma to the late John Kentford Boyd and the late Dora Angeline Threatt Boyd. She was married to Tommy Gene Blake. She loved and enjoyed cooking, camping and just being outdoors with family and friends. Louise was an avid sports fan of all sports. She was a loving and kind wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend to all who knew her. She will be dearly missed by all. She is survived by husband, Tommy Gene Blake of Smithville, Oklahoma; sons: Tommy Joe Blake and wife Melissa of Smithville, Oklahoma, Tony Kent Blake of Smithville, Oklahoma, and Troy Lynn Blake and wife Jackie of Booneville, Arkansas; daughter, Sherrie Annette Pollard and husband Johnny of Stigler, Oklahoma; grandchildren: Samantha, Leann, Sabrina, Austin, Steven, Derik, Crystal, Tia, Randy, Tina, Breanna, Bodi, Tonya, Colby, Troy, Trevor, Devin, Josh and Tamara; multiple great-grandchildren; sisters: Mary Elizabeth Land of Cove, Arkansas and Savella Marcelle Wilson of Cove, Arkansas; special friends to her kids, considered family, Karla Falls, Elaine Belue, Marsha Pollard and Velaria Fowler. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Dora Boyd; a daughter, Charlotte Gean Going; and grand-daughters: Trish Hefiner and Christy Dawn Blake. Funeral service was Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Trinity Church in Octavia, Oklahoma with Brother Randy Keiss officiating. Interment followed at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Hatfield, Arkansas under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Family and friends visitation was Friday, October 18, 2019 at 3:00-5:00 p.m. at Beasley-Wood. Pallbearers were Austin Nichols, Derik Pollard, Bodi Blake, Colby Westbrook, Troy Blake, and Trevor Blake. Honorary pallbearers were Steve Fisher and Randy Wilson.

Mark Alexander Solomon, 32, of Mena, Arkansas died Tuesday, October 15, 2019. Alex was born on Wednesday, December 3, 1986 to Mark Spencer Solomon and Carlene Ledford Fagan in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Alex liked to live fast and was always happy and smiling. He enjoyed tinkering on motorcycles and dirt bikes and made a living from mechanic work on all types of engines. He was known for modifying his trucks just the way he wanted and truly loved riding motorcycles, camping, and swimming. He also liked the fast-paced Indy Car racing, and Hard Rock music with the occasional Country song. Alex was very proud of his children and spending time with them gave him great joy. Friendship was important to him and he believed that you should make amends to the people who matter to you in order to live a happy life. Alex was a loving father, son, grandson, nephew, brother, uncle and friend and will be missed by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his father, Mark Spencer Solomon; maternal grandparents, Hoppy Ledford and Jeanette Schnell; paternal grandmother, Sue Solomon; and his cousin, Wesley Overturf. Alex is survived by his mother and stepfather, Carlene and Jim Fagan of Mena; paternal grandfather, Harold Solomon of Oklahoma; one son, Spencer Solomon of Mena and his mother, Alyssa Seals of Mena; one daughter, Layken Solomon of Mena and her mother, Steffanie Skipper of Mena; three brothers, Aaron Breeden of Mena, Clay Breeden of Mena, and Kirby Solomon of Oklahoma; many aunts and uncles and a host of other family and friends. A memorial service was held on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at the Crossing Church in Mena, Arkansas. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas. Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com

Myron “Mike” Green passed away at the age 89 at Mena, Arkansas on the 15 day of October 2019 to join his loving wife Donna. He was born on the 7th day of September 1930 in Milbank, South Dakota to the late Henry and Adela Green. Mike was united in marriage to the late Donna M. Grengs Green. He was a military person by profession from March 1949 to June 1976. He served in the Korean and Vietnam wars. He was honored with the meritorious medals, Bronze Star, Korean Series with two Bronze Stars, Vietnam service with four Bronze Stars, Air Metal, Army Commendation and Bravery Gold Medal of Greece and numerous other metals He was a loving and kind father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather. He is survived by daughter, Lillian McCombs and husband William of Mena, Arkansas; son, Myron Green, Jr. and wife Lisa of Illinois; step-son, Robert Quinumeon and wife Rose of Texas; ten grandchildren; nineteen great grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by parents, Henry and Adela Green; his wife, Donna Green; sister, Margaret Oegler; and two brothers: Donald and John Green. Funeral service was Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church with Brother Bill Seitz officiating. Family and friends visitation was Friday, October 18, 2019 at 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Beasley Wood.

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prize and enjoy refreshments! If unable to attend, your shoes may be dropped off through November 30 at the Mena Art Gallery, Wild Hare Art Glass Studio or Century 21. In the US alone, over 600 million pairs of shoes are thrown away per year. The materials used to manufacture a pair of shoes are created from chemical compounds that will create health hazards if left to disintegrate openly or in landfills. By donating your gently worn, used and news shoes to the MENA ART GALLERY, your shoes are given a second chance to make a difference.

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Superintendent Benny Weston gave his report to the board. Weston also spoke about the new teacher pay requirements. He went on to give the board an update concerning the proposed new phone system at the campus, the ESSA Report that was recently released by the Arkansas Department of Education, and various construction updates. The Board was also informed of the resignation of Carol Sproles from the staff at Mena Middle School. Due to the lack of a quorum, the Board will take up the October agenda items during the November meeting.

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On October 11, the National DAR Day of Service, the James K. Polk Chapter NSDAR surprised the residents of Peachtree Assisted Living with a "Pumpkin Painting Party." Everyone who wanted to participate in painting a pumpkin was given a pumpkin, brush, and paints by DAR members who also assisted with the painting. Everyone who entered their pumpkin in the contest received a certificate and a prize. The pumpkins were later taken outside the front doors of the Peachtree and put among the fall decorations for all to enjoy. October 11 marked the 129th anniversary of DAR. The National DAR Day of Service provides members with the oppor-

tunity to celebrate their Society's founding by participating in volunteer activities in their local communities. DAR members helping with the pumpkin painting party were: Brenda Cunningham, Ann Garrett, Era Looney, and Cortez Copher, Regent. The Peachtree Assisted Living has been owned by Mike Shepard since 2008. Their goal is to provide person-centered care to the residents, while allowing them to remain as independent as possible. Crystal Burton, Activities Director, said that it is more than a job- "We love taking care of our residents. They are our priority and this is their home."

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THE BERT 2019 was held October 5 at the picturesque Glenwood Country Club. This annual event is a fundraiser supporting the UA Rich Mountain Foundation, which awards an average $70,000 in scholarships each year. The UA Rich Mountain Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit corporation that provides support,resources, and assistance to UA Rich Mountain through private contributions as well as in-kind support. The UA Rich Mountain Foundation is fully committed to empowering individuals by helping improve lives and communities through education. This event has lovingly been dubbed ‘The Bert’ in honor of Bert Hensley, for his support of UA Rich Mountain and his love for golfing.

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Attorney General Alert: Take Back Vapes and Prescription Drugs at Statewide Event

LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas’s 18th Prescription Drug Take Back Day is scheduled for October 26 at various locations throughout the State. Arkansans are prescribed opioids at a rate of 62 pills per every man, woman and child in the State. With such an influx of pills, half of Arkansas teens report it is easy to obtain prescription drugs from their parents’ or grandparents’ medicine cabinets. New this year, e-cigarette devices and vape pens will be accepted. This statewide event has a goal to collect 30,000 pounds to emphasize the importance for Arkansans to safely dispose of old and unused prescription medications and e-cigarette devices while ensuring these drugs stay out of the hands of addicted Arkansans. “We lose too many Arkansans to opioid addiction and too many teens are addicted to vaping,” said Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge. “Working with law enforcement officials, Arkansans can safely clear out old medications and trash dangerous vape products their kids are

using.” Rutledge released the following list of medications that will be accepted at these events across Arkansas: • Opioids, such as OxyContin, Hydrocodone, Vicodin, etc. • E-cigarette and vaping devices • Stimulants, such as Adderall, Ritalin, Concerta, Dexedrine, etc. • Depressants, such as Ativan, Xanax, Valium, etc. • Other prescription medications • Over-the-counter medicines • Vitamins • Pet medicines • Medicated ointments and lotions • Inhalers • Liquid medicines in glass or leak-proof containers (up to 12 ounces) • Medicine samples Medications may be returned in the original bottle or in any other container for increased privacy. Prescription Drug Take Back locations will be available 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on

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Saturday, October 26. The National Prescription Drug Take Back Days are held twice a year, but to find event sites and year-round drop-off locations near you, visit ARTakeBack.org. Properly destroying these medications also protects the environment. Medicines that are flushed or poured down the drain can end up polluting waters, which could contaminate food and water supplies. Wastewater treatment plants or septic

systems may not remove many medicine compounds. Turning over these medications at Take Back Day events also reduces the risk of accidental poisonings by children, seniors or pets, as well as the danger of drug abuse. For more information and other consumer-related issues, contact the Arkansas Attorney General’s office at (800) 482-8982, email consumer@arkansasag. gov or visit ArkansasAG.gov.

Boozman Recognizes Arkansas Hunters WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), a member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), recognized the environmental stewardship of Arkansas sportsmen and women in a hearing examining the impacts of disease on wildlife conservation and management. According to a recent study by the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, an estimated 58.8 percent or $3.3 billion of conservation funds to state wildlife agencies come from hunting and fishing-related activities, either directly through the sale of licenses, tags and stamps, or indirectly through federal excise taxes on hunting, recreational shooting and angling equipment. In Wednesday’s hearing, Boozman acknowledged the threat chronic wasting disease (CWD) poses to economic drivers such as outdoor recreational sports. As of September 15, 2019, there have been 619 positive cases detected in Arkansas’s deer population. “The Arkansas Game and Fish Commis-

sion has come up with some innovative ways to address the problem with drop boxes to test elk and deer,” Boozman said. “This season they plan to install at least one drop box in every county.” “We’re seeing a lot of concern in the outdoor recreation economy and the sport hunting community in particular,” Stephen Guertin, deputy director for Program Management and Policy at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said. “We’re doing a lot of proactive work with the state fish and game agencies and others to make sure people know it’s still safe to hunt.” Guertin said the Fish and Wildlife Service provides technical assistance and grant funding to support state efforts like those in Arkansas and will continue to help the hunting community to get CWD test results quickly. Boozman is a cosponsor of the Chronic Wasting Disease and Transmission in Cervidae Study Act, legislation authorizing a special resource study to determine how chronic wasting disease spreads and could be prevented in deer and elk.

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Bearcats Go On Elk Hunt- ScoreBig Auburn Defeats Arkansas: 4th Straight Loss

The Mena Bearcats travelled to Northwest Arkansas Friday to take on the Elkins Elks in conference play. Bearcats dominated taking down the Elks 42-6 at John Bunch Jr. Stadium. From the start of the game Mena dominated on both sides of the ball. By half time Mena was up 14-0 over Elkins with one touchdown in the ﬁrst and another in the second quarter. In the second half Mena poured on the offense scoring two touchdowns in the 3rd quarter and another two in the 4th while Elkins could only muster 6 points. The Elks neared the end zone looking for another opportunity to put points on the board. A huge interception was made by Devin Adams in the end zone to halt any mometum the Elks were trying to muster. Mena spread the scoring around with Zane Stephens rushing for 1 TD, Gavin Hooper had a 42 yard TD reception, and Mason Brotherton scoring on an 18 yard

TD reception. The touchdown star on the night was Jake Wiles who ran for 72 yards and scored two rushing TD’s and a third TD from a pass. Speaking of yards gained, Mena QB Zane Stephens passed for 143 yards on the night and rushed for 38 more. Mason Brotherton had a stellar evening and was named the Comfort Center Home Furnishings Player of the Game. Brotherton had 4 sacks, 1 TD reception and caused a fumble. Mena improved to 2-2 in conference play with a 5-2 record overall. Elkins suffered their ﬁrst conference loss on the night and are now 3-1 with an overall record of 5-2. This week the Mena Bearcats travel to Waldron to take on the Bulldogs who are 1-3 in conference and 1-6 overall. For coverage on Friday night tune in to Classic Hits 105.3 at 7pm and join Phillip Wilson and Todd Aynes for all the Bearcat football action.

For a program that is recruiting very well and has a coach that was much sought after, the Arkansas Razorbacks football program is not just struggling to keep it’s head above water, it’s in need of a life ring thrown in. Number 11 Auburn came to Fayetteville and did what Auburn often does to its foes. They dominated. The Hogs did themselves no favors with a fumble on the first series of play. And, by the end of the first quarter of they were behind 17-0. In the second quarter the Arkansas defense showed some toughness and kept the Tigers from the scoreboard. It was after the half when Coach Morris made adjustments and the Hogs put its first points on the board with a 28 yard Conner Limpert field goal. Unfortunately, the Tigers answered back quickly with two Bo Nix touchdown passes of 28 and 48 yards.

The Hogs were able to put together a scoring drive that led to a 45 yard Ben Hicks throw to O’Grady with seconds left in the third quarter. From here Auburn turned on the afterburners and scored 3 TD’s in the fourth quarter to put the ﬁnal at 51-10. Auburn racked up 491 yards of offense, pounding out 298 in rushing. Arkansas managed just 234 yards of total offense. The loss was the fourth in a row for the Razorbacks and their 15th in consecutive loss in conference. If Morris can string together some wins and continue recruiting well, then Razorback fans may have something to look forward to in the future. But for now keep your hopes up Hog fans. Sometimes fan support is what it takes to keep hopes alive. This weekend everyone in the country outside of Tuscaloosa is a Hog Fan as Arkansas travels to #1 Alabama on Saturday. Kickoff is at 6 p.m. You can catch the game on 104.1 KENA. Pre-game starts at 3pm.

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Cossatot River State Park - Natural Area Hosts Skull Crusher

AGFC Mobile App Makes It Easy

In a sign of our modern and more mobile times, Arkansas hunters can now carry their hunting license and deer tags on their smartphone. In 2017 a change in regulation made it possible for people to show electronic copies of a valid hunting license to Arkansas wildlife officers. A better way to show proof of a valid hunting license is to download the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission (AGFC) mobile app. Log in with your info and your license information is readily available. Hunters can also Check in a deer with the AGFC mobile app. If a hunter takes his deer to a processor, or leaves it elsewhere where they are not present, then the hunters name, address, date of harvest, sex of the animal and check confirmation number need to be attached to all portions of the deer. This is so wildlife officers can easily verify who the deer belongs to. Not only is the app useful for carrying your hunting license and checking in deer, but you can purchase a renewal of your hunting and fishing license, check regulations, see fishing reports and even use a handy fish identification option. The app is free of charge and easily available in the Apple Store or on Google Play.

Cossatot River State Park hosted the 9th annual ‘Skull Crusher,’ half-marathon on Saturday, October 19th. The ‘Skull Crusher’ is a 13.1 mile run that took place on the Cossatot River Trail over the mountainous terrain of the Cossatot River State Park - Natural Area. To the right Cossatot River State Park - Natural Area, Park Superintendent Davy Ashcraft is pictured with the “Fastest Youth,” Hudson Vacca of Mena.. Vacca completed the 13.1 mile race in 2:10:24 averaging a 9.9 mile. For more information about programs and activities offerred at the Cossatot River State Park - Nautral Area visit one of the available websites: www.arkansasstateparks.com, www.arkansas.com or www. stateparks.com. The park is located at 1980 Highway 278 West in Wickes, Arkansas.

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Mena Regional Auxiliary Awards Scholarships...

The Mena Regional Auxiliary recently awarded $1,000 scholarships to five students to assist in their pursuit of a degree in the medical field. The volunteer group will host the Annual Auxiliary Christmas Breakfast on Thursday, December 5th in the Mena Regional Cafeteria. This signature event provides funds for the scholarships, which are presented each year in the spring and fall. Picture on the left from left to right: Cathy Lewis, Scholarship recipient; and Wesley Wells, Scholarship recipient. Picture on the right from left to right: Ewanta Turner, Marilyn Davenport; Chelsey Arender, Scholarship recipient; Jared Standridge; and Scholarship recipient; Adrienne Pannell; Sara Mitchell and Linda Johnson. Photographs submitted by MRHS

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THURSDAY, OCT. 24TH – • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 368 Polk Road 50. • 10:00 a.m. – GriefShare will meet at the First Presbyterian Church on 904 Church Avenue in Mena. Meetings opened to anyone in community who has experienced a recent loss of a loved one. • 11:30 a.m. – Rotary Club of Mena/ Polk County will meet at Papa’s Mexican Café. Contact Sue Cavner at (479)234-5844 or Linda Rowe at (479)234-2575 for more info. • 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Good Vibes Art Day at the Mena Art Gallery. All mediums welcome, from fiber art, painting and crafting. Open to public. • 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. - The Cove Branch of the Polk County Library is open. • 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Salvation Army Family Store helps families with utilities. • 4:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous Women’s Meeting at the ABC Club at 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena. (479)216-4606 or (479)243-0297. • 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Kick Off Your Shoes fundraiser hosted by the Mena Art Gallery at 507 Mena Street, Mena. Public invited, bring gently used or new shoes. All donations to be redistributed to developing nations in order to help impoverished people start their own business to earn money. • 5:30 p.m. – Weight Watchers meets at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Education Wing, West End. Call (479)2342297 for more information. • 6:00 p.m. – Christian Singles will meet at the Union Bank Hospitality Room for food and fellowship. For information contact 479-234-0865. • 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena. (479)216-4606 or (479)2430297. • 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meets at the old bus barn, next to The Crossing Church. FRIDAY, OCT. 25TH – • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 368 Polk Road 50. • 11:15 a.m. – Silent Hike meet at North Side of Lover’s Leap Trail (approx. 1 hr) Join Queen Wilhelmina State Park Inter-

preter Melissa. • 12:00 p.m. – PCDC Board of Directors will meet in the MRHS Conference Room A. • 12:00 p.m. – The Lions Meetings are held in the Lions Club House on Highway 71 South. • 2:00 p.m. – Wonder House Tour (approx. 30 min). Step back in history and see one of the first vacation home built in the 1930s. Enjoy the Queen Wilhelmina State Park. • 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meets at the old bus barn, next to The Crossing Church. • 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. – Hatfield Auditorium Country-Western Dance Admission is $6 and 50/50 drawing. • 7:00 p.m. – S’mores at the Picnic Area of the Queen Wilhelmina State Park (approx. 30 min). Learn the history of the s’more and then enjoy the real deal cooked over a campfire. • 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena. (479)216-4606 or (479)2430297. SATURDAY, OCT.26TH – • 10:00 a.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous Men’s Meeting – ABC Club, across form Chopping Block, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena – (281)387-0400. • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 368 Polk Road 50. • 11:00 a.m. – Trunk -N-Treat Chili Luncheon at the American Legion Ross Tunnel #249 located at 177 Hwy. 278 East in Wickes. Chili from 11-1 followed by Trunk-n-Treat from 1:30-2:30. Costume Contest for prek-8th grade. For questions call Lisa at 479-216-5664. • 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Trailer Rides meet at the Amphitheater at Queen Wilhelmina State Park (approx. 3 hr availability). Join us by the fire for storytelling, hot chocolate and marshmallow roast! Space limited to 15 per ride. Must call ahead and reserve your spot. Admission charged for kids 4 and above. Purchase trailer ride ticket at the Lodge. • 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Highway 71 North, Acorn. • 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena. (479)243-0297 or (479)2164606.

SUNDAY, OCT. 27TH • 2:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena. (479)216-4606 or (479)2430297. • 3:00 p.m. – Worship Service is held at Sulpher Springs Church. MONDAY, OCT. 28TH – • 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. – The Cove Branch Library will be open. • 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Highway 71 North, Acorn. • 6:00 p.m. - Clarice’s Room of Hope group gathering will be held at 403 North Morrow St., Suite C, Mena. • 6:00 p.m. – Home Front Warriors CMA Chapter 377 meeting at Limetree Restaurant???. Meeting follows meal. • 6:00 p.m. – We The People Tea Party meets at Papas Mexican Restaurant. • 6:30 p.m. – Boy Scouts of America Troop 92 meets at First United Methodist Church, Mena. Everyone is welcome. • 6:30 p.m. – Mena Community Choir practice at the First Methodist Church. • 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena. (479)216-4606 or (479)2430297. • 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meets at the old bus barn, next to The Crossing Church. • 7:00 p.m. – Mena Elks Lodge meeting. All Elks are invited to attend. TUESDAY, OCT. 29TH – • 8:00 a.m. – The Reynolds Gardner Community Men’s Breakfast at the First United Methodist Church in Mena. • 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. The written portion of the drivers test will be given at the Morrow Street Housing Authority, and as long as road conditions are optimal the driving portion of the test will be given. • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Polk County Family Mission is open in the 9th Street Ministries Building. • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 368 Polk Road 50. • 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – The Hatfield Branch Library will be open. • 5:00 p.m. - T.O.P.S. will meet in the

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Need your land cleared? Let me Mulch it for you! RC Customz Land Clearing, Mulching and More. Some services but not all include: fence lines, clearing of lots, bush-hogging, and fencing. This is a great solution for clearing overgrowth while leaving desirable trees. We service both residential and commercial customers. Military discount available. For more information and estimates contact Russell Lane at 479-216-2976. T103019 Remnants of Rock Original members (not all shown above): Rich Calhoun (guitar and vocals), Mark Calhoun (bass guitar and vocals), Johnny Bradley (drums and vocals), Michael “Mike” Mitchell (trumpet and vocals), Tommy France (piano and organ), and Danny Smith (sound engineer).

Monday through Friday. Tickets will also be available at the Polk County Chamber of Commerce Depot Office, at First Financial Bank, and Union Bank during regular hours. Tickets will also be available at the door, but we advise you arrive early to ensure a seat to the show. There will be no reserved seating at this show, even for advanced sales, and a good crowd is

expected. All tickets are $20; this is an auxiliary show for OLT, therefore not available on your OLT season ticket. These are the tunes that defined a generation. But these are also the songs all generations know and love. The band’s goal is to recreate the music of the 60’s as authentically as possible. Don’t miss your chance to see The Remnants (of Rock)!

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS – TAPLEY PARK CONCESSION CONTRACT The City of Mena Advertising & Promotion Commission is accepting proposals from qualified individuals/vendors for the purpose of providing services for the operation of the concession facilities in Tapley Park. Application deadline is 4:00 pm CDT November 15, 2019. THIS IS A CONTRACT-ONLY POSITION.

�is is an Equal Employment Opportunity project and all small, minority, and women-owned businesses are encouraged to apply.

For more information, please contact Becky Horton at (479) 394-4585.

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Lawn Mower Repair on riders or push mowers, weed-eaters, chain sawa, generators. $20.00 for service call. Call Bill Duff 479-216-5204. T103019 Housekeeping and more! Call Iina Lewis at 479-234-3418. T111319 Mobile Dog Grooming, bath, dry, nails, ears, brushing and clipping. Call Deanna Boyd 479-234-1866. Check out scmobiledogwash.com or email: squekycleanmobiledogwash@gmail. com. T121119

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CHRISTIAN SINGLES - “Octoberfest” Thursday, October 24th, 6 p.m. at Union Bank Hospitality Room. Join us for food and fellowship. 479-234-0865 for information. T102319 HALLOWEEN DANCE at the Elks Lodge of Mena, Saturday, October 25 from 8 p.m. to the witching hour with DJ 385 Events. Costume Contest, Admission $7 for members $8 for non-members. Must be 21or older. Elks Lodge of Mena, 124 Elks Lane, Hwy. 375 East. HAUNTED HOUSE and LASERTAG HAYRIDE at the Elks Lodge of Mena, Friday, October 25th and Saturday, October 26th from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Haunted House is $5. Haunted Hayride & Laser Tag is $8. Elks Lodge of Mena, Hwy 375 East, 124 Elks Lane. T102319

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CO poisoning, but what we do not hear is that another 50,000 people per year are treated in emergency rooms for exposure to Carbon Monoxide. The deadly CO can be found in kerosene heaters, lanterns, stoves, furnaces, gas ovens and ranges, generators a common way to receive exposure, by heating up a vehicle in a garage with the door closed. The CDC lists the symptoms of Carbon Monoxide poisoning as headache, dizziness, weakness, vomiting, chest pain and confusion. If someone has consumed alcohol or is sleeping when they are exposed to CO that can die without having any symptoms. What can you do to prevent CO poisoning? The CDC recommends the following. • Change the batteries in your CO detector every six months. If you don’t have a battery-powered or battery back-up CO detector, buy one soon.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 • Have your heating system, water heater and any other gas, oil, or coal burning appliances serviced by a qualiﬁed technician every year. • Keep vents and ﬂues free of debris. Debris can block ventilation lines. • Never leave the motor running in a vehicle parked in an enclosed or partially enclosed space, such as a garage. • Never run a motor vehicle, generator, pressure washer, or any gasoline-powered engine less than 20 feet from an open window, door, or vent where exhaust can vent into an enclosed area. • Never use a charcoal grill, hibachi, lantern, or portable camping stove inside a home, tent, or camper. • Never run a generator, pressure washer, or any gasoline-powered engine inside a basement, garage, or other enclosed structure, even if the doors or windows are open.

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Unemployment Numbers See Slight Rise The numbers are in and there were more Arkansans unemployed in September than in August according to the United States Department of Labor Bureau of Statistics. The state’s civilian workforce declined from it’s all time low of only 3.5 percent in August to 3.6 percent in September. The Arkansas non-farm payroll is at 1,286,200 which is an increase of 16,000

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for September. The state government of Arkansas increased its payroll by 13,000 with most of that growth due to teachers and staff returning to state schools. The construction sector added 1,200 jobs while manufacturing lost 1,400 jobs. The August 2019 report from the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services list Polk County at a 4.3% unemployment rate.

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