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Bearcat Marching Band achieves Halloween festivities told a decade of ‘Superior Ratings’ The Mena Bearcat Marching Band has fulfilled a decade of Superior ratings in competition.

The band competed on the night of Tuesday, October 26 at the ASBOA Region VIII Marching Assessment in Fort Smith where they First Division Superior rating for the tenth consecutive year in a row.

The annual Daylight Trick-or-Treat will be Wed., Oct. 31 from 4-5 p.m.

The event is made possible through the efforts of Downtown Mena Merchants and kids of all ages are invited.

Local businesses and organizations will be handing out candy and goodies along Mena Street and Sherwood Ave-

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Hannah McDonald crowned 2018 Mena Bearcat Homecoming Queen Heather Grabin/News Director The Mena Bearcat Marching Band in the Homecoming Parade held last Wednesday.

The Mena Bearcats didn’t let a little rain spoil their pageantry Friday night. Senior Hannah McDonald was crowned 2018 Mena Homecoming Queen and the Bearcats honored their queen with the annihilation of Waldron in a 49-0 win.

Making up the 2018 Homecoming Court were freshmen maids Cassidy Ashcraft and Sarah Grenier; sophomore maids Allie Martin and Marisa Ortiz; junior maids Paige Evans and Amy Thompson; and senior maids Halie Standerfer, Caroline Morgan and Kyntlie Wiles, with Queen Hannah presiding over all.

-See Mena’s Homecoming Game Story on page 13 of this week’s Pulse.

Left, Members of the Mena Bearcat Football Team flip the car after it was brutalized during the Car Bash during the pep rally after the Homecoming Parade. photo/Heather Grabin

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Black Fork to hold History Day and Fundraiser for volunteer fire department One of the first settlements in this area of the rugged Ouachita Mountains was established in 1850. The city of Mena was established as a township 46-years later in 1896 and Heavener, OK was formed in 1898.

A group of innovative and determined families discovered a fertile valley with plentiful game along the Black Fork River nestled alongside Black Fork Mountain. The settlement was originally known as Lafayette Township.

As the community grew and proved to be not only a beautiful place, but also a viable place to live the name was changed to Black Fork in 1861.

Some founding families that carved the settlement out for a new and permanent spot in-

cluded the Wiles, Davis, Yandall, Morrison and Byford’s.

They established schools for their children which also served as churches, a post office, a general supply store, and a blacksmith shop.

A cotton mill and a gristmill were also built in the valley.

Black Fork had grown to the booming number of 629 residents in 1900.

Their occupations were based off of the land and included farming, ranching, logging, trapping and beekeeping.

On Saturday, October 27 beginning at noon the Black Fork Volunteer Fire Department will be holding a unique fundraiser-a “Fundraising History Day” This event will not only help raise funds that the community needs for the volunteer fire department, but it will also help the

people in the community learn more about the early days of the settlement and families that founded Black Fork.

Everyone is invited to attend, especially the descendants of any of the previously mentioned families or any other families that helped give Black Fork it’s spot in Arkansas history.

Other than raising funds for the fire department, learning the history of Black Fork is a key reason for the day. It is a chance for the community to learn about itself and pull the pieces of their past together and honor the people that carved a town from the wilderness.

The event will be held at the Black Fork Volunteer Fire Station, located at 34655 Black Fork Trail, beginning at noon with a chili lunch that includes all the trimmings.

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Plates are $5 for adults, $3 for children 4-10-years-old, children 3 and under will eat free.

At 1 p.m. homemade desserts and other items will be auctioned. Immediately following the auction a 50/50 raffle, a “Guess the Candy” drawing and a “Guess the Money” drawing will be held.

Children will be reading old time poetry and people will be sharing their knowledge about the history of the town and surrounding areas while reminiscing about the past.

For more information about the event or if anyone has information to provide, contact Elaine Staines at 479-923-4535 or by e-mail at blackforkgarage@ gmail.com.

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Early voting underway

Early voting for the upcoming November election begins statewide on October 22.

Individuals may call their county clerk and inquire about registration status and polling locations may be checked online at www. voterview.org.

In most counties, early voting is conducted at the county clerk’s office. In counties with off-site early voting, local newspapers will publish the designated sites.

During a preferential primary or a general election, early voting is available between the hours of 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, ending at 5 p.m. on the Monday before the election.

Off-site early voting hours may vary by county; watch local newspapers or contact the county clerk for information.

If your name or address has changed, information may be updated at the early voting site.

Voter turnout during a mid-term election is typically much lower than during a presidential election year.

However, the results of mid-term elections have an enormous impact on the state. On this ballot, Arkansans will decide the outcome for the office of the governor, attorney general, and state representative just to name a few. Depending on the outcome of ongoing legal challenges, there could be up to 5 ballot issues before voters. A link to a guide explaining the ballot issues in detail can be found at www.arkansashouse.org.

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Christmas Festival plans being finalized by Mena A & P The Mena A&P Commission approved a budget of $3,175 for their 2018 Christmas Festival Plan and Budget at their regular meeting this month.

The A&P Commission will be holding their Christmas Festival at 7 p.m. in Janssen Park following the Mena/Polk County Chamber of Commerce’s Christmas Parade that will begin at 6 p.m. on Sat., Dec. 1.

The Christmas Festival will have live Christmas music and fireworks for all to enjoy followed by the Official Lighting of Janssen Park by the City of Mena.

Other business covered in the meeting was finalizing the proposal for “Tie Dye Travels with Kat Robinson; approval to book the Flying Frizbee Houndz for the 2019 Lum & Abner Festival; and approval to send the marketing and festival consultant and one commissioner to the Beavers Bend Festival in Nov. The Commission reported that during the month of September, 830 A&P Tourism Brochures were distributed and an additional 38 were downloaded from the VisitMena.com website.

The website had 2,300 visitors that viewed 6,590 pages on the

website.

Facebook likes on the Visit Mena Facebook page are 3,979 at with a total reach of 30,150.

Upcoming events announced included the CMA Changing of the Colors Rally at Iron Mountain on October 17-21; the Ouachita Arts Celebration on November 3 from 10-4 in Downtown Mena; and the Christmas Parade and Festival on December 1 beginning at 6 p.m.

The next Mena Advertising and Promotion Commission meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 6th at City Hall.

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All businesses are invited to participate even if they are not located downtown. Simply set up in front of the KCS Depot and join the Downtown Mena Merchants and the Mena/Polk County Chamber of Commerce in making this Halloween the best around.

Halloween Night planned at UARM The Annual Halloween Night hosted by UA Rich Mountain’s Student Government Association (SGA) will be this Thursday, October 25 providing fun for all ages.

The event begins at 6:30 p.m. on the front lawn of the Mena campus with games and candy.

At 7 p.m. The Haunted Walking Trail starts. Everyone should gather at the amphitheater behind Johnson Learning Commons to begin the walk.

Plans underway for

Polk County is preparing to recognize our Veterans this Nov. for their service to the United States and recognize their courage and the honor that comes with being a member of the armed forces.

Your help is still needed to make this Polk County Veteran’s Celebration the best ever. Students in Jessica Smith’s EAST class at Mena Middle School are producing a video to honor local veterans during the event.

They are currently gathering pictures and information about Polk County Veterans and active military personnel to be used in the program.

Information needed to make the presentation by the EAST Class a success include -See Veteran’s Day, continued pg. 9

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Zombie Fun Run being planned at UARM The UA Rich Mountain Bucks Cross-Country team will be holding its first annual Zombie Run ’18 – the BUCK bites back – FUN RUN on Saturday, October 27, on the UA Rich Mountain trails.

The 1K Fun Run for ages 12 and under will begin at 5:00 p.m. with the 5K Zombie Run beginning at 5:30 p.m.

The cost is $30 and checks should be made payable to UA Rich Mountain Foundation.

Entry forms are available online at http://uarichmountain.edu.

An award ceremony will immediately follow.

All proceeds will go to benefit the UA Rich Mountain Cross- Country teams.

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Reflections from Faith and History The DeChristianization of America Hosea 4:6 states that “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.” Author T.S. Eliot said in 1939, “A people without religion will in the end find that it has nothing to live for."

Both statements in different ways reflect truth, for if this life is all that there is therein lies no incentive nor accountability for living this life beyond only ourselves.

This truth, within the context of the Christian faith and worldview, was embraced by the vast majority of America’s founding generation who knew that it was one thing to conceive and birth a republic but quite another to sustain it.

At the end of the Constitutional Convention, a lady approached Benjamin Franklin and asked him what they had given the people.

Franklin replied to her, “A republic, if you can keep it.”

America, over her lifespan, has withstood wars, depressions, droughts, and other tragedies and disasters which would have subdued lesser nations.

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our beloved country afloat thus far, but has somehow been abandoned to leave us adrift without a sail?

In the words of Benjamin Franklin again, “Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters.”

And George Washington said, “... reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principle.”

Samuel Adams understood that “A general dissolution of principles and manners will more surely overthrow the liberties of America than the whole force of the common en-

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For the Church, that common enemy has been and will always continue to be Satan (Ephesians 6:12).

For America that common enemy was, for many years, manifested through the ideology of Communism, rooted in Marxist/Leninist thought and influence.

These socialists believed that the West, particularly the United States, would eventually fall to Communism. But what they failed to understand several of Marx’s later disciples figured out.

The reality of two thousand years of Christianity and Western culture had grounded people in the basis

and truth of freedom; a freedom of spirit and heart which transcended the ideological efforts of communist indoctrination.

God created man to be free and it was their Christian roots, values and beliefs that prevented many of the people from readily and wholeheartedly embracing Communist ideology and revolution.

Thus, the old regime couldn’t be permanently overthrown until those roots were severed.

Thus, to capture the West it must first be DeChristianized. Marxist theoreticians, Georg Lukacs and Antonio Gramsci, were among those most influential in promoting and implementing the strategy of conquering a society through the creation of a new one.

Through “cultural terrorism,” as it -See History, continued pg. 6

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-History, from pg. 5 came to be known, children in Hungary and Russia were indoctrinated in radical sex education programs, the obsoleteness of middle-class family values and monogamy and the irrelevance of religion.

Also, licentiousness was promoted among women and children in order to destroy the family. Does any of this sound familiar?; look familiar?

Fifty years after this process began, these ideas would be enthusiastically applied by baby boomers in America’s sexual revolution of the 1960s and beyond.

This revolution eventually came to America via the Frankfurt School, an extension of the German Institute for Marxism.

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With its new leader, Herbert Marcuse, they set up shop in New York City and began a patient and deliberate nation-wide crusade to undermine American culture through capturing its institutions that shaped the souls of the young: schools, colleges, movies, music, arts, and mass media.

In the benign name of Critical Theory, an epidemic of destructive criticism of the elements of Western culture (including Christianity and the patriarchal family) began which to this day permeates throughout many of our educational institutions.

Here, our young are indoctrinated with a contempt for their native culture and exposed to the re-writing of America’s rich history into an indictment of Christian values and Western civilization.

Lukacs’ haunting question, “Who

will free us from the yoke of Western Civilization?” is being answered even to this day.

How has a nation as churched and as steeped in traditional Christianity as America once was permit itself to be publically DeChristianized almost without a fight?

In “When Nations Die,” Jim Nelson has this explanation. “But one of the greatest reasons for the decline of American society over the past century has been the tendency of Christians who have practical solutions to abandon the forum at the first sign of resistance. Evangelicals in particular have been quick to run and slow to stand by their beliefs. In reality, most Christians had already vacated “the public square” of moral and political discourse by their own free will, long before civil libertarians and others came forth to drive us back to our churches.

Weekly Publication We have too often embraced the spirit of compromise which is but a mere cloak to cover up the nakedness of irresolution and timidity.

Although this sounds quite harsh, it is nevertheless quite true though this trend has begun to change over the past twenty years or so.

But it will take much more time to recover lost ground than it did to lose it.

This is why the Christian community and others who treasure freedom cannot afford to surrender to those forces who would continue to purge our society of those values which Christ gave us and which our Founders perpetuated through their faith, sacrifices, and the founding documents of our nation.

Yes, it is far past the time that the -See History, continued pg. 8

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October 24, 2018 Weekly Publication RICHARD C. “R.C.” GILBERT Richard C. “R.C.” Gilbert age 79, of Mena passed away Friday, October 19, 2018 at his home.

R.C. was born on September 15, 1939 in Middletown, Ohio to the late Jay P. Gilbert and the late Mildred Francis Holland Gilbert. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force.

R.C. was married to Julia Wood Gilbert and was retired from the Railroad as an engineer. After retiring he continued working for an expediting company to stay involved with the railroad. R.C. was very creative with landscaping and yard work. He also enjoyed fishing, going to auctions and traveling. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, step-father, step-grandfather, brother and friend to all who knew him.

He is survived by his wife Julia Wood Gilbert of Mena, Arkansas. Children Johnathan C. Gilbert and wife Marizel; Jackie S. Heath and husband Steve of Mena, Arkansas; Jeff S. Gilbert of Pickerington, Ohio; Angel June Gilbert Fagan of Mena, Arkansas. Step Daughter Danielle Jones and husband Nick of Centerton, Arkansas. Brother David Gilbert and wife Aloma of Hatfield, Arkansas. Sister-in-law Margaret Gilbert of Mena, Arkansas. Special cousin Allyson Dalley and husband Bob of Gainesville, Texas. Grandchildren Deseriee’ Bell, Jeremiah and Hannah Gilbert, Johnny Gilbert, Dalton and Victoria Heath, Sarah Heath, Ethan and Veronica Heath, Amber Hayes, Kasey and Brad Frachiseur, Madison Gilbert, Macy Brooke Gilbert, John J. Fagan,III, Gianna Fagan and Sammy Fagan. 8 Great Grandchildren. Step grandchildren: Riczel Venegas, Zeldrick Venegas, Erika Venegas, Rosie Kuszak, and Elliott Kuszak.

Numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Jay P. and Millie Gilbert, first wife of 45 years Carol Sue Gilbert, son Jerry Gilbert, grandsons, Jerod Gilbert and Liam Fagan and a brother Larry Gilbert.

Funeral service with military honors will be Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Beasley Wood Chapel with Brother Lance Sawyer officiating. Interment will follow in the Pinecrest Memorial Park under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Family and friends visitation will be Wednesday, October 24, 2018 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Beasley Wood.

Pallbearers will be Dalton Heath, Ethan Heath, Steve Heath, Jason Gilbert, Jerry D. Holiday, John Fagan,III, and Sammy Fagan.

LEROY JAMES THOMAS Leroy James Thomas, age 88, of Mena, Arkansas passed away Thursday, October 18, 2018 in Mena.

He was born September 8, 1930 in Kansas City, Missouri to the late Ralph S. Thomas and Eth-

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el Wholf Thomas. In 1933, the Thomas family moved to DeQueen, Arkansas where Leroy would spend his childhood and graduate from DeQueen High School in 1948. The Korean War came along and Leroy joined the Air Force in 1950 and served for 4 years. He married Joann Phillips on June 14, 1952. After his discharge from the Air Force in 1954, he attended the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and graduated with a Business Degree in 1956. After graduation, Leroy and Joann moved to Elgin, Illinois where he worked for the Elgin Watch Company and attended Elgin Watchmakers College, graduating in 1957.

He, Joann and family moved to Mena in 1957 and opened Thomas Jewelry Store. The store was in operation for 45 years until his retirement in 2002. He enjoyed fishing and traveling but his favorite pastime was the morning meetings at the coffee shop with the guys. After retirement, he continued to work out of his home repairing watches and clocks until recent days. He had an incredible memory and was knowledgeable on any subject.

Leroy was a member of Christ Community Fellowship church. He was a member and past President of the Mena Lion’s club. He served on the Polk County Draft Board throughout the Vietnam War. Leroy served as on the Board of Directors of First National Bank for many years and was a Board member of the Rich Mountain Community College Foundation. He was most proud of serving on the Housing Authority Board and received a 50 Year Award for service and was the second person in Arkansas to be honored with this award.

Leroy was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Ethel Thomas; his sister, Lemira Jane Thomas Emery. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Joann Phillips Thomas; his son, Stanley R. Thomas of Fayetteville, AR; his daughters, Judy A. McMillan and late husband Russ of Dallas, TX and Sandy L. Bartholomew and husband Dwight of Prairie Grove, AR. His 5 grandchildren, Philip Robertson and wife Kristin; Jenni Robertson Parenica and husband Aaron; Zach Davis and wife Ashley; Matthew Thomas; and Amber Thomas; plus 9 great-grandchildren.

Also, brother and sister-law Sidney and Diane Phillips; sister-in-law Peggy Phillips; nephew, Steve Phillips and wife Kathy; nieces, Cindy Buchanan, Mitzi Peters and Ray, Kristy Phillips,Terri Lynn Jones, and special “nephew” Shelton.

Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at 2:00 pm at Christ Community Fellowship followed by burial in the Pine Crest Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena Family and friends visitation will be Monday, October 22, 2018 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Beasley Wood Chapel.

Pallbearers will be Stokes Herod, Gary Newcomb,, Harold Coogan, Randolph Emerson,Bo Collins and Philip Hensley.

Honorary pallbearers are Gayle Ford, Larry Byers, Henry Sunderman and Earl Blemmel.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Christ Community Fellowship.

STEVEN GLEN RICHARDSON Steven Glen Richardson age 55 of Hatfield, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2018 in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Steven was born on December 8, 1962 in Phoenix, Arizona to the late Fred Richardson and Millie Vaughn Richardson. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Having a servants heart he liked to help people. He also loved to ride his Harley and his goal was to feel better and ride again. He was a loving father grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend to all.

He is survived by his sons Donnie Thomas, David Thomas and wife Sarah, Daryl Thomas, Daniel Howard and Dennis Richardson and wife Adrianna. Daughters Deanna Andrews and husband Matthew, and Darcie Richardson. Nineteen loved grandchildren. Mother Millie Richardson. Brother Willard Richardson and wife Sandy. Sister Margaret Gustafson. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends He was preceded in death by his father Fred Richardson and a younger sibling Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Mena. Interment will follow in Rock Springs Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Pallbearers will be Dennis Richardson, Donnie Thomas, David Thomas, Daryl Thomas, Daniel Howard, Adam Richardson, Fred Richardson and Willard Richardson.

Visitation will be General.

JEANNE LEE RATH Jeanne Lee Rath, age 74 of Mena, Arkansas, died, Saturday, October 20, 2018 at her home. She was born on Sunday, December 12, 1943 to Allen Chapman and Jeanne Jordan in Rochester, New York.

Jeanne grew up Baptist and was known as a very strong minded woman. She was always very proud of her nursing degree and was very passionate about her work. Jeanne loved to take care of people and had the best bedside manner. She was an incredibly organized person, and believed everything has a place. Jeanne was said to be the family encyclopedia because of her wide breadth of knowledge. She liked to listen to classic rock and spend time with her beloved dog, Daisy Lee. Jeanne enjoyed working with her hands crocheting, gardening, making decorations, and she absolutely loved to swim.

Her family meant the world to her and she was very proud of them all. Spending time with all her grandchildren always gave her great comfort.

Jeanne was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend and will be missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and one grandson, Nathan Putman.

Jeanne is survived by her loving husband, JD

Rath of Mena, Arkansas; two sons and daughters in law, Terry and Monica Rath of Malvern, Arkansas, and Josh and Aurora Rath of Hawaii; three daughters and sons in law, Laurie and Joe Franco of Rockport, Texas, Julie and Gene Crumpler of Beaumont, Texas, and Christine and John Bernadine of Mena; one sister, Lisa Weren of New York; eleven grandchildren, Sheena Tomlin of Jenks, Oklahoma; ten great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

No services are planned at this time. Cremation services are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas.

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RICHARD LEE TREADWELL Richard Lee Treadwell age 73 was born 12/10/44 and passed away on 10/13/18.

He was born in Mena, AR and attended school in Hatfield, Arkansas.

Joined the Army at age 17 in March 1962 and retired in March 1983.

He served with the 82nd Airborne Division as a US Infantry Paratrooper, Green Beret Special Forces and Mess Sergeant. He was awarded the Parachutist Badge and the Combat Infantryman Badge. He served 3 tours in Vietnam and 4 tours in Germany. He worked as a Department of the Army civilian from 1983 to 2003 and retired from the Baynes-Jones Army Community Hospital Nutrition Care Division and many soldiers and hospital patients enjoyed his meals.

During his retirement from 2003 to 2018 he was an entrepreneur and small business owner in the Rosepine, Louisiana area.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dick and Fan Treadwell; brother Jack Treadwell; nephew Guyland Evins; nephew Michael Clegg; brother-in-law Chester Evins He is survived by his wife Kim Treadwell of Vicksburg, Mississippi. Sisters Mary Evins of Austin, Texas; Jill Clegg of Mena, Arkansas.

Children Lea Ann Whitfield (Bryan) of Oviedo, Florida; Vicki Brunks of Corpus Christi, Texas; Kevin Treadwell (Agata) of Louisville, Kentucky; Michael Treadwell of Oviedo, Florida; Crael Ceanet Rode (Russell) of Mena, Arkansas. Step-children William Lewis, Jr. of Venice, Texas and Belinda Lewis of South Lake, Texas. He had 10 Grandchildren and 2 Great grandchildren Funeral Services will be held on Friday, October 26, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Chaddick Funeral Home, 1931 N. Pine Street, in DeRidder, Louisiana 70634.

Military Honors Ceremony will be at Ft. Polk VA Cemetery following funeral services Flowers are welcome, however, a donation to the DeRidder Humane Society of West Louisiana will be just as appreciated. They are located at 19301 Lake Charles Hwy., DeRidder , LA 70634 337-462-3321

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-History, from pg. 6 DeChristianizing of America revert back to the Christianizing of America where it all began over 526 years ago.

On that October 12th, Christopher Columbus’s famous voyage culminated with a discovery of a land whose inhabitants he originally purposed “to be delivered and converted to our Holy Faith....”

This faith, this relationship, which initially inspired and guided Columbus must once again inspire us as a people to reclaim its place in our culture and it is the Church who must come out of its dormancy and take the lead.

Reconciling Christianity to the counterculture has only compromised the truth and resulted in a mostly irrelevant Church which has contributed to rather than solved the problem.

Either we believe the Bible is God-inspired, inerrant, and absolute with enduring and changeless values or we don’t.

There can be no middle ground if America is to ever recover her blessing from God and the greatness which once characterized her.

Does this mean more fervent evangelism by the Church? Of course it does, but it has to begin in the homes where parents must take an active interest in their children’s spiritual and educational growth of which church-

es and schools should be active partners.

In addition, Christianity must extend beyond a personal relationship and into the comprehensive worldview that Christ intended, guiding every facet of our lives including our family, church and social life, work, citizenship, and yes – our politics of 2018.

Only then will what we believe translate into who we are as a people and what kind of government we will have and nation we will be.

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The program is being brought to the community through the efforts of UA Rich Mountain, Mena Middle School EAST and UA Rich Mountain Foundation.

The offices of the City of Mena will be closed Monday, November 12 in observance of Veteran’s Day.

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Polk County had a total of $144,344 in generated revenue; Sevier County had $117,912; Scott County had $90,564; and Montgomery County had a total of $40,042.

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Mary has been caring for her ailing mother diagnosed with health issues. Already stressed from this responsibility, the doctor suggested that Mary might want to start considering Hospice care. Mary was stunned by this news and was confused. What did this mean? What is Hospice exactly? Is Hospice a place? Will Mom have to leave her home? Does this mean Mom is going to die very soon? What will it cost our family? Where do I find

this information? How do I prepare for this transition? What should I do next? These and many more questions popped into Mary’s mind.

These questions and more can all be answered on November 13, 2018 when Ouachita Regional Hospice will host an informal information session on the Myths and Facts Surrounding Hospice Care. Open to the public, this event will start at 5 PM with complimentary food and beverages followed by a presentation at 5:30 PM about the Myths and Facts of Hospice Care.

For example, many people believe that Hospice means giving up hope and that it is appropriate -See Hospice, continued pg. 11

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Plans underway for 5th Annual Ouachita Arts Celebration The Ouachita Arts Celebration is back for the 5th annual festival showcasing the creativity of the region. The street festival continues to bring more art of all kinds to downtown Mena.

There will be a cake decorating competition for amateur bakers judged by the highly qualified Maryann Kleinot. The cakes will be displayed for all to see in the front window of Suzy Q’s during the festival.

The Fancifeet Cloggers will be on stage performing their exciting dances. There will be choirs from Acorn and Mena High Schools.

A wide variety of live music can be heard in shops, on stage and roaming throughout the festival.

Next Generation Dance Studio will perform on stage again.

The Ouachita Strings Ensemble is coming back for another quality performance.

E.J. Colvin will be back doing her professional face painting.

Tommy Young will be showing

his new exotic owls and falcons.

Also returning is the Chair Art Competition. Sign up for your chair and show your talent.

This year there is a 4ft. x 8ft. “puzzle” of a familiar image. Select a piece, color it and place it in the numbered space.

The image will be unknown until the individual pieces (50 pieces) are colored and put in place.

What is the mystery image?

Check in to see as the pieces are placed.

A very exciting addition to the lineup this year is the Ouachita Quilt Show and Competition to be held in the Historic Armory on DeQueen St. As always there will be artists set up all along Mena and Maple streets ready to talk about their work and offer it for purchase.

Businesses in the Downtown Arts District will have fun things inside to see and do.

Watch for the schedule of events coming soon.

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Live Music Entertainment: Children’s Ouachita Strings beginning at 9am PCDC Carolers will perform at 1:15pm

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How does exceeding your fat capacity make you sick and what can you do about it?

PAT SMITH

In an earlier article, Seriously Now – How Can I Avoid Diabetes (or anything else), my message was that the fat capacity of any individual, the point at which fat cells are full and cannot store more fat, is the key to the many inevitable manifestations of ill health associated with obesity.

In other words, it isn’t how much you weigh.

Its how much more you can weight without getting sick.

Your fat capacity (technically called fat threshold) is genetically defined; it is what it is. The question is how does exceeding that threshold make you sick and what can you

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do about it?

The symptom of diabetes is high blood sugar. Just the symptom. But the cause of diabetes is excessive insulin (technically called hyperinsulinemia) followed by the inevitable insulin resistance.

Insulin is a hormone like cortisol or estrogen and many others. Under normal circumstances each and every hormone in your body increases and decreases as required over time and isn’t supposed to stay persistently high.

Anytime one hormone stays high for a long time, body cell receptors recognize the error and resist accepting the hormone. It might be floating -See Health, continued pg. 12 around in

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-Hospice, continued from pg. 9 only in the last few days of life.The fact is that some patients actually improve and may be discharged from hospice.

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-Health, continued from pg. 11 your blood but it isn’t doing its job.

Consider cortisol, a stress hormone.

Quoting from WebMD, “Cortisol receptors -- which are in most cells in your body -- receive and use the hormone in different ways. Your needs will differ from day to day. For instance, when your body is on high alert, cortisol can alter or shut down functions that get in the way. These might include your digestive or reproductive systems, your immune system, or even your growth processes.”

“— (once) the pressure or danger has passed, your cortisol level should calm down. Your

heart, blood pressure, and other body systems will get back to normal. But what if you’re under constant stress and the alarm button stays on?”

When stress and cortisol levels remain persistently high, receptors resist. Consequently all those happy things that are supposed to happen from the normal body use of cortisol get whacked up.

Now let’s consider insulin.

At the simplest possible level, when everything is working as intended, three things are of particular importance.

(1) Insulin permits glucose in the blood to deliver to body cells for the production of energy. It also

allows the liver to store a small amount of that energy in backup glucose storage (glycogen).

(2) When excess energy is available (beyond that required for energy production and glucose storage in the liver/) the liver converts the extra into fat and insulin permits that energy to be stored as body fat.

(3) And because glucose and fat are not supposed to wandering around in the blood at the same time, insulin also stops fat cells from releasing fat freely into the blood. In the presence of low insulin the fat cells are permitted to release fat, also used for energy as plan B. Here is how resistance starts.

The occasional higher insulin demand attached to a meal (or a

Weekly Publication piece of cake) is not a problem.

But when the diet (or some other factor like stress, illness, medication) results in a persistent amount of insulin in the blood stream, resistance first build up in the body cells, muscles as an example. The message from the cells is “I have all the energy I need and I don’t want any more.”

The resistance fails to permit the delivery of the glucose. Hiding behind all that glucose in the blood stream is increasing levels of insulin doing its best but failing. The result is ever increasing levels of glucose, known as blood sugar by diabetics, and insulin.

Eventually the high blood sug-See Health, continued from pg. 19

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Easton Leonard Last Friday night, October 19th, the Mena Bearcats (5-3, 3-2) senior high football team hosted the rival Waldron Bulldogs (26, 1-4) at Bearcats Stadium for Homecoming.

After four combined punts and an interception by Waldron, the Bearcats got on the first board first in the first quarter, on a six-yard touchdown run by Andrew Graves. Brodersen made the point-after-attempt, to make the score 7-0 with 2:09 left in the first quarter of play.

Waldron turned the ball over on downs on their next offensive possession, giving the Bearcats the ball back. Following a long run by himself, Jake Wiles scored Mena’s second touchdown of the night on a two-yard touchdown run. And following another made point-after-attempt, the Bearcats led 14-0 with 8:37 left in the second quarter.

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The Bulldogs fumbled a snap attempting to punt on their next possession, turning the ball over on downs. A couple of plays later, Morti Ryan ran nineteen yards for another Mena Bearcats touchdown, to make the eventual final score 49-0.

In passing, Max Montgomery led the Bearcats with 140 yards on eight completions with two interceptions.

Jake Wiles led Mena in the running game with 84 yards on five carries, with two touchdowns as Zane Stephens ran 67 yards on five carries with one touchdown, Andrew Graves 46 yards on six carries with two touchdowns,

Morti Ryan 24 yards on two carries with one touchdown, Nick Linch 12 yards on two carries, Gaven Hooper 10 yards on two carries, and Dennis Junei 5 yards on one carry.

In receiving yards, Nick Linch led with 56 yards on 2 receptions, while Andrew Graves caught for 29 yards on 2 receptions, Brock Strother 26 yards on one reception, and Mason Brotherton 28 yards on two receptions.

On the defensive side of the ball, Marc Wilson led the Bearcats with 13 tackles, as Cauy House brought down 11 bull-See Homecoming, continued pg. 14

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yard touchdown run by Zane Stephens, making the score 21-0 with 2:18 left in the first half.

Two interceptions and a fumble later, Andrew Graves ran in his second touchdown of the night from two yards out as the second quarter expired. Mena made their point-after-attempt, to make the score 28-0 at halftime.

To begin the second half of play, Devan Adams ran back the opening kickoff, to extend the Bearcats lead to 35-0 with 11:47 left in the third quarter.

Three punts later, Jake Wiles ran in a ten-yard touchdown for the Bearcats with 11:22 left in the fourth quarter, to make the score 42-0.

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-Homecoming, from pg. 13 dogs, while Gaven Hooper came up with 8 tackles.

Mena will travel to Subiaco (1-7, 0-5) this Friday night, October 26th. The Trojans will come into Friday’s matchup following a week one win at Lavaca (20-12), a week two loss against Lamar (34-12), a week three loss against Lincoln (48-20), a week four loss against Dover (6-0), a week five loss against Ozark (56-14), a week six loss at Elkins (58-12), a week seven loss at Waldron (36-29), and a week eight loss at Dardanelle (38-7).

Kickoff for this Friday’s matchup at Subiaco Academy is set for 7:00pm. If you can’t make it to the game, make sure to tune in on KQOR 105.3 by downloading the app or catching the stream at MyPulseNews.com.

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Ladycats snag Conference Championship Jr. Ladycats undefeatEaston Leonard Mena won their match in ed District Champions OnTuesday, October 16th, the Mena Ladycats senior high volleyball team traveled to Malvern to take on the Lady Leopards. The Ladycats lost the first set of the match in a close one, 25-21. Mena went on to outscore the Lady Leopards 75-42 in the next three sets to win the match in four.

With the Ladycats win at Malvern, Mena clinched their Conference Championship.

Later in the week, on Thursday, October 18th, the Ladycats hosted Camden Fairview at the Union Bank Center for Senior Night.

three quick sets (25-11, 2512, 25-7), to finish their regular season 14-0 in conference play.

This Tuesday through Thursday, Mena Volleyball will host the 4A State Volleyball Tournament.

Tournament games will be played in the Union Bank Center as well as Jim Rackley Gymnasium.

The hosting team, the Mena Ladycats will play their first round game on Tuesday against Heber Springs. Following the semi-finals on Thursday, the State Finals will be played in Hot Springs.

Easton Leonard On Saturday, October 20th, the Mena Jr. Ladycats volleyball team traveled to Malvern to compete in their district tournament.

In the first round, the Jr. Ladycats took on Malvern, and defeated the Jr. Lady Leopards in two sets (25-12, 25-7), to move onto the District Finals.

Mena then took on the Bauxite Jr. Lady Miners in the championship game, and swept the match in two sets (25-16, 25-11), to win their District Championship, and finish their season undefeated in conference.

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ar levels damage the pancreas (the maker of insulin) and its ability to generate insulin is compromised. Then blood glucose goes even higher. Understand that the persistently high blood sugar alone (without consideration of the insulin effect) also damages the kidneys, the eyes, the brain, the blood vessels, nerves, etc.

In the face of insulin resistance in the body cells, the liver is working hard converting the excess glucose into fat, which is then permitted to go into fat storage. Excess insulin, excess fat. So you can conclude all on your own that obesity is the result of excess insulin.

NOW, when you reach the fat capacity of your fat storage, there is a new problem. The fat cells now develop their own insulin resistance. “Nope, there is no more room here either, do something else with that stuff.”

And it’s not just an ability to store more fat that is blocked.

One of the jobs of insulin was to keep fat in the fat cells when the blood stream is dealing with glucose. But in the presence of insulin resistance, the fat cells don’t hold on to the fat already

there. It starts to spill over into the blood. Fat and glucose are not supposed to be present continuously at the same time.

Remember that the look and feel of a person’s body fat may not reflect the capacity problem. There are examples in my previous article. But the problem is exactly the same, obviously obese (diabetic or not) or looking fine (but diabetic). The fat has to go somewhere. Nothing just disappears in the human body.

When your capacity for subcutaneous fat is reached, energy is already not storing properly.

Blood sugar goes higher and higher. Your cholesterol and triglyceride levels get too high. You start to have heart trouble. Your blood pressure goes up. Your (other) hormones get messed up

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blood sugar (the symptom of diabetes) can be caused by any of these. But we have to consider what usually starts accumulation of body fat from high insulin. And that is diet.

It sometimes takes only a small reduction in body fat to get below your fat capacity threshold.

This may not take extraordinary effort. Rather, elimination or even just a reduction in carbohydrate foods that require a lot of insulin may be all that is required. These are invariably processed foods in sacks and boxes, primarily including sugar (pies, cakes, cookies) and starches – starches like grain (wheat, corn, etc) and root vegetables (potatoes).

-See Health, continued pg. 24

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and you have lots of symptoms.

And your liver has to figure out where to put that excess energy that can’t be stored in your fat cells.

The only option open is to stuff the fat in and around your muscles and body organs like the liver, pancreas, kidneys, and heart.

So you have non-alcoholic fatty liver and then the doctor gets really excited. We have now arrived at the end of the journey that started with continuously high levels of insulin and ended with a lot of bad stuff wrong.

The fix for this problem has to come from where it started, with high insulin.

In most cases the illnesses themselves with the medications to treat them are the result of persistently high insulin. High

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RESULTS FROM THE 2A REGION 7 CONFERENCE XC CHAMPIONSHIPS Wed. Acorn hosted the 2 A Region 7 Conference Cross Country Championships.

Acorn was Conference Runner-Up in Jr. Girls. Kensey Rosson 2nd overall Acorn Jr. Boys Conference Champion, with Cossatot River Conference Runner-Up Issac Tedder of Acorn 2nd overall.

Acorn Sr. Girls Conference Champions. Acorn's Ashlynn Bissell 1st over all.

Acorn Sr. Boys Conference Champions . Cossatot River Runner Ups. Acorn's Justice Neufeld 1st over all.

Acorn's next meet @ Acorn for Regional Championships Wed. Oct. 24th.

Acorn Sr. Boys 1st Justice Neufeld 17:22.00

2 Brady Lyle 18:26.00 3 Matthew Chaney 18:43.30 6 Brian Kha 6 20:49.2 8 Raymond Hannaman 11 20:58.00 19 Trysten Richey 24:36.00 Cossatot Sr. Boys 4 Marrufo, Brandon 12 20:35.9 4 5 Loyd, Bryor 10 20:47.3 5 7 McKenzie, Dalton 10 20:55.2 7 10 Jewell, John 10 21:31.7 10 11 Trinidad, Ruben 11 21:53.0 11 12 Esquivel, Manuel 11 22:27.5 12 14 Hernandez, Hector 12 23:02.6 14 21 Martin, Koty 10 25:45.0 Acorn and Cossatot Sr. Girls 1 Bissell, Ashylnn 10 Acorn 20:36.5 1 3 Strasner, Kimberly 10 Acorn 24:00.5 2 6 Warren, Alyssa 10 Acorn

26:18.2 5 7 Dering, Jaden 10 Cossatot 26:23.2 -11 Still, Amelia 11 Acorn 28:19.9 6 12 Goss, Makenna 11 Acorn 28:37.0 7 13 Wallace, Sarah 10 Acorn 29:53.9 Acorn Cossatot Jr. Boys 2 Tedder, Issac 8 Acorn 09:02.2 1 3 Carmack, Sky 8 Acorn 09:20.3 2 4 Sullivan, Dakota Acorn 09:20.9 3 5 Lamkin, Jonathon 9 Cossatot 09:43.0 4 7 Arce, Rudy 8 Cossatot 09:56.3 5 10 Holland, Noah 7 Acorn 10:01.1 7

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12 Trinidad, Victor 9 Cossatot 10:28.6 8 14 Esquivel, Ricardo 8 Cossatot 10:29.8 10 18 Thompson, Clayton 9 Cossatot 11:09.0 14 19 Swift, Dakota 9 Cossatot 11:10.4 15 21 Hobbs, Clayton Acorn 11:21.2 17 22 Rogan, Jonah Acorn 11:25.9 18 23 McCourtney, Nic 7 Acorn 11:31.5 19 24 Mowdy, Eric 9 Acorn 11:32.6 -25 McGee, Reed 8 Acorn 11:33.5 -27 Brumbelow, Coy 7 Acorn 12:16.9 -28 Gilbert, Issac 8 Acorn 12:21.0 -31 Dill, Randy 7 Acorn 13:12.4 Acorn –Cossatot Jr. Girls 2 Rosson, Kensey 7 Acorn 10:54.7 2 4 Tedder, Bella 7 Acorn 11:04.6 4 6 Neufeld, Holiday 7 Acorn 11:12.3 5 12 Tedder, Kaylee 9 Acorn 11:46.0 9 13 Nance, Abby 9 Acorn 11:48.7 10

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-Health, from pg. 19 It is possible that may not be enough. But considering the long term health implications of high insulin described above, it is certainly worth a shot.

Just remember that whatever

dietary change you employ, it needs to be permanent and not a one-time shot. Otherwise you just put the fat back on and the cycle starts all over again.

Pat Smith is the author of “It’s All about the Food,” a book that guides nutritious food choices

as the way to avoid illness and maintain a healthy weight. All proceeds from her book benefit the Montgomery County Food Pantry.

Pat is a resident of Montgomery County, AR, president of Ouachita Village, Inc. board of

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Response from March’s candidate forms I am Landon Rowe and I am running for Justice of the Peace for District 11. I chose to run because my family has served in this district for five generations. My grandfather Gene Parker helped bring city water out to District 11 and severed on

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Cossatot River School District Report to the Public

Our mission is for the district's students, parents and communities to work together to ensure student success. A supportive environment will be cultivated at all schools to provide opportunities for all students to gain the knowledge necessary to become productive citizens in an ever-changing world.

Overall Goals of the District • Improve test scores and academic achievement with all students • Continue to provide teachers meeting the Arkansas Qualified Teacher status and quality staff while supporting teachers on ALPs as they move to completion of the requirements to meet qualified status • Create a safe and supportive learning environment at all campuses • Engage parents and communities in the overall process of student learning Efforts to meet Safety Goal Security doors have been installed on all campuses. A video, buzzer, and locking system are in place so that visitors cannot enter without first being screened. In addition to the School Resource Officer already in place, two new positions have been added in cooperation with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and the Howard County Sheriff’s Office.

Accreditation Cossatot River School District schools all had approved accreditation status in the 2017-2018 school year. All accreditation questions were resolved with approval of the Arkansas Department of Education.

District Accountability Our Report Cards are available for view by the public on the website https://myschoolinfo.arkansas.gov/. We continue to strive for improvement on all campuses. Wickes Elementary has a B. Van-Cove Elementary has a B. Umpire School has a B. Cossatot River High School has a C but is 1.1 points away from a B. School Board All current school board members completed the required hours of training for the 2017 calendar year. Trainings are scheduled and members are in the process of completing 2018 requirements.

Federal Programs/Improvement Plans Each School’s Improvement Plan is available for review on the district website www.cossatot.us under State Required Information. In this same area of the website the Parental Involvement Plans are available for review.

Policies and Handbooks Policies and Student Handbooks are available on the district website under State Required Information.

Gifted and Talented The Arkansas Department of Education will be conducting an onsite visit on October 31, to ensure we are meeting our standards within the GT program.

We have 91 students involved in our program district wide. The nomination process is ongoing for the inclusion of additional students. GT students are involved in a variety of activities ranging from quiz bowl to AP courses. This school year we hope to increase community involvement and the presence of GT students within our district. Future activities will include chess tournaments, quiz bowl tournaments, possible field trips and community service.

There is a link on our district website specific to the GT program which will be kept up to date with upcoming events.

School Reports • UMPIRE SCHOOL: K-6 has an enrollment of 68 students, with 1 new faculty member. Grades 7-12 have an enrollment of 55 with 2 new faculty members. The principal is on an ALCP. Goals for the 2018-2019 school year are to improve our ACT Aspire scores as well as our Istation assessments across the curriculum and make great strides in educating the students of today. We hope to engage parents and communities with the student learning process.

• VAN-COVE ELEMENTARY has an enrollment of 217 with 4 new staff members. Goals for the 2018-19 school year are to provide opportunities for ALL students to grow intellectually and become academically proficient on Istation and the ACT Aspire assessment. Van-Cove Elementary will ensure the highest standards and a safe environment to continue to help ALL students to strive to reach their full potential.

• WICKES ELEMENTARY has an enrollment of 333 with 6 new staff members. Goal for the 2018-19 school year: Wickes Elementary will provide each child with opportunities to achieve at their highest level through personalized learning, which will engage, inspire, and nurture students to become lifelong learners and productive members of society.

• COSSATOT RIVER HIGH SCHOOL has an enrollment of 397 with 7 new staff members. Goals for the 2018-19 school year are to involve families and stake holders in the unique learning needs of each student and create meaningful learning opportunities within a safe, healthy and inclusive environment.

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SHERIFF’S LOG The following information was received from Polk County Sheriff Scott Sawyer for the week of October 15, 2018 – October 21, 2018. 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.

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Report of $60.00 cash missing from a wallet led to a 14-year-old male being issued a Juvenile Citation for Theft of Property. The juvenile was released to the custody of a parent/guardian.

Arrested was Matthew Bohanon, 25, of Ashdown, on two Warrants for Failure to Appear.

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Report from complainant on Polk 57 near Nunley of attempted identity theft.

Report from complainant on Polk 31 near Hatfield of the theft of a wallet, totaling losses at $62.89. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Arrested was Joey W. Rymer, 34, of Horatio, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear.

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Report from complainant on Highway 71 South near Cove of a missing family member. The family member was later located.

Arrested was Larry D. Graham, 53, of Mena, on a Warrant for Probation Violation.

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Arrested was Lorenz A. Fehrenbacher, 18, of Jessieville, on a Warrant for Battery 3rd Degree, Assault 3rd Degree and Hazing.

Arrested was Thomas G. Lester, 18, of Bryant, on a Warrant for Assault 3rd Degree and Hazing.

Report of an 18-wheeler stuck in a ditch in front of a business on High-

way 71 North near Mena. Deputy responded.

Report from complainant on Polk 21 near Cove of a phone scam, posing as the IRS, that had managed to obtain their personal information.

Report from complainant on Polk 177 near Mena of the theft of a planer, valued at $350.00. Investigation continues.

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Report from complainant on Highway 8 East near Board Camp of the theft of two tires. Investigation continues.

Report of an unattended death on Polk 189 near Mena. Deputy responded.

Arrested by an officer with Arkansas Game and Fish was Paul Ford, 26, of Jacksonville, on Charges of DWI, Careless/Prohibited Driving, Possession of Firearm by Certain Person and Refusal to Submit.

OCTOBER 20, 2018

Report from complainant on Seay Lane near Mena of the theft of a trailer, valued at $3,250.00. Investigation continues.

OCTOBER 21, 2018

Report from a Hatfield woman of being harassed by an acquaintance.

Investigation continues.

Report from complainant on Polk 70 in Cherry Hill of the theft of property. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Report of a domestic disturbance on Polk 34 near Hatfield led to the arrest of Brandon W. Gates, 33, of Hatfield, on a Charge of Disorderly Conduct.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked one vehicle accident this week.

Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 23 Incarcerated Inmates, with 5 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.

MENA POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORTS FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 14, 2018 THROUGH OCTOBER 20, 2018 FOLLOW: OCTOBER 14 & 15, 2018 Report was made of a suspicious individual asking questions about property for sale at a local residence. Case pending.

David Sinyard, 43, of Mena was arrest-

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OCTOBER 16, 2018 Gregg Brewer, 50, of Hatfield was charged with disorderly conduct after officers were called to a local office.

OCTOBER 17, 2018 Roger Burton, 29, of Mena was charged with third degree assault after officers responded to an incident at a local residence.

OCTOBER 18, 2018 Jeremy Lindsey, 30, of Mena was charged with theft of property (shoplifting) after a call to a local grocery store.

A local woman called officers to retrieve drug paraphernalia she found on her property. Case is pending.

OCTOBER 19, 2018 David Sinyard, 43, of Mena was arrested and charged with breathing, inhaling, or drinking certain intoxicants. The arrest followed a call regarding a man having seizures at a local residence., OCTOBER 20, 2018 A Mena man reported that someone had entered his log truck and taken items from the cab. Case is pending further investigation.

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AEDC AWARDS 65 COMMUNITY GRANTS TOTALLING MORE THAN $4.4M

ov. Asa Hutchinson and other G state officials presented grants totaling more than $4.4 million to 65

Arkansas communities and counties at a ceremony held Oct. 18 at the Arkansas State Capitol.

The grants fall into one of four programs administered by Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC): Community Development Block Grants, Rural Services Block Grants, Rural Community Grants, and County Fair Building Grants.

Sixteen cities and counties received $3,060,617 under the General Assistance set-aside of the Arkansas Community and Economic Development Program. The funds originate from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) State Program for Small Cities, and are awarded for a variety of public facility and infra-

structure projects, such as wastewater treatment plant rehabilitation to new senior citizen centers. To be eligible for CDBG funds, communities must have a population of less than 50,000, and at least 51 percent of the persons benefitting from the project must be of low- to moderate-income.

A total of $996,958.66 was awarded to 15 communities and counties under the Rural Services Block Grant program to fund new construction or renovation of community centers, fire stations, or multi-purpose buildings, and the purchase of fire trucks (pumper, tanker, brush or certain service trucks). Grants are up to $75,000, with a required match of 10 percent that may be comprised of in-kind labor, in-kind materials or cash. Only incorporated towns and rural communities with a population of less than 3,000 with at least 51 percent in the low- to moderate-income category are

eligible.

A total of $319,763.38 was awarded to 27 communities and counties under the Rural Community Grant Program to fund projects such as community parks, walking trails, community center, fire stations, fire trucks and other fire protection-related equipment.

Applicants from incorporated towns of less than 3,000 in population and unincorporated rural areas are eligible for up to $15,000 in matching funds under the program.

A total of $24,650 was awarded to seven counties under the County Fair Building Grant Program. Fair associations located in counties with a population of 55,000 or less are eligible to apply for up to $4,000 per year through the County Fair Building Grant Program. Communities must provide 50 percent of the cost of the project as match to qualify for the grant.

For more information about grants administered by AEDC, visit www.

ArkansasEDC.com or call 1-800-ARKANSAS. Sixteen communities and counties received General Assistance through the Arkansas Community and Economic Development Program (CDBG) including, Hatfield. Hatfield received a $100,000.

Fourteen communities received funds through the Rural Services Block Grant Program (CDBG).

Twenty-eight communities and fire departments received funds through the Rural Community Grant Program including Cove and Gillham. Cove received a Rural Community Grant in the amount of $7,278, while Gillham received $8,706.

Seven counties received grants through the County Fair Building Grant Program.

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Thursday – 10/25/18 • 7:00 a.m. – Farmers Market at the Mena Depot on Sherwood.

• 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 366 Polk Road 50.

• 10:30 a.m. – Gator & Friends will be performing at The Mena Senior Center.

• 11:30 a.m. – Rotary Club of Mena/Polk County will meet at Papa’s Mexican Café. Contact Sue Cavner at 234-5844 or Linda Rowe at 234-2575 for more info.

• 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.

• 5:00 p.m. - 9th Street Ministries will have a free dinner and fellowship in the 9th Street Ministries building.

• 5:00 p.m. - Live gospel, old country and bluegrass music in the Daisy Room at 800 Janssen Ave. • 5:30 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous Women’s Meeting at the ABC Club at 1159 Hwy, 71, S., Mena. 479216-4606 or 479-243-0297.

• 5:30 p.m. – Weight Watchers meets at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Education Wing, West End. Call 479-234-2297 for more information.

• 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-2430297.

• 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meets at the old bus barn next The Crossing Church.

Friday – 10/26/18 • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 366 Polk Road 50.

• 12:00 p.m. – PCDC Board of Directors will meet in the MRHS Conference Room A. • 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Fibers Arts Group meets at Mena Art Gallery.

• 12:00 p.m. – The Lions Meetings are held in the Lions Club House

on Highway 71 South.

• 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meets at the old bus barn next 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. – 10:00 p.m. – Elks Lodge Dead Man’s Lodge Haunted House. $5.00 at the door, kids 6 and under get in free.

• 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-2430297.

Saturday – 10/27/18 • Black Fork Volunteer Fire Department Fundraiser.

• 7:00 a.m. – Farmers Market at the Mena Depot on Sherwood.

• 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 366 Polk Road 50.

• 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn.

• 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. – Elks Lodge Dead Man’s Lodge Haunted House. $5.00 at the door, kids 6 and under get in free.

• 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. 479-243-0297 or 479-2164606.

• 8:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Elks Lodge Halloween Dance Party, Costume Contest with cash prizes, and live music. $6 for members, and $8 for guests, must be 21 to enter.

Sunday – 10/28/18 • 2:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-2430297.

• 3:00 p.m. – Worship service is held at Sulpher Springs Church.

• 5:00 p.m. – United Methodist Youth Group at the First United Methodist Church in Mena.

Monday – 10/29/18 • 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – The Cove Branch Library will be open.

• 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Hwy 71

N., Acorn.

• 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 at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-2430297.

• 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meets at the old bus barn next The Crossing Church.

Tuesday – 10/30/18 • 7:00 a.m. – Farmers Market at the Mena Depot on Sherwood.

• 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 366 Polk Road 50.

• 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – “Art Day” at Mena Art Gallery, 607 Mena St. Bring your current project and work with other artists.

• 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 Union Bank Community Room for weigh-ins, followed by a meeting.

• 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Polk County Housing Authority Community Room live country and gospel music.

• 7:00 p.m. – Dallas Valley RVFD will meet for training at the Fire House.

• 7:00 p.m. – Acorn Fire & Rescue will meet at the Fire Department.

• 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at First United Methodist Church, 9th & Port Arthur.

479-234-2887 or 479-234-3043.

Wednesday – 10/31/18 • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. –

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• 12:00 p.m. - The Emergency warning sirens will be tested in Mena.

• 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – The Cove Branch Library is open.

• 5:30 p.m. – Dinner at Christ Community Fellowship followed by services at 6:15 p.m. services for Youth, Children’s Activities, Young Adult and Adult Bible studies.

• 5:30 p.m. – Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Bible Study Service.

• 5:45 p.m. – The Mena First United Methodist Church Kidz will meet.

• 6:00 p.m. – Warriors for Christ will meet at the Southside Church of God. • 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Trek and Varsity for Middle and High School students at Grace Bible Church, 1911 Hwy 71 N. Mena. All Area Middle and High School students are welcome.

• 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-2430297.

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Daniel’s Carpentry and Painting, home repair, decks, privacy fences, fence rows, underpinning, etc. Also lawn and garden work. Call 479-2161101 or 479-216-2299 Dugan Lawn Care & Landscaping is Polk County’s go to lawn care and landscape maintenance company. Let us do the work for you this fall getting your property cleaned up and ready for next year. We offer leaf clean up, fall fertilization, seeding mulch work, seasonal planting, brush hogging, tree/shrub/ hedge trimming, light construction, drive way repair, and brush hogging. See what we can do for you, 479-394-2699.

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Clean and comfortable housing since 1969, No Pets. J. Ray & Maria’s MH Park and Rentals. Hwy 71 North, Mena, AR. 479-216-3085 Daniel’s Carpentry and Painting, home repair, decks, privacy fences, fence rows, underpinning, etc. Also lawn and garden work. Call 479-2161101 or 479-216-2299

Electric Hospital Bed with a trapeze lift, excellent condition, asking $195.00 479216-4966

Dead Man’s Lodge Haunted House is October 26th – 27th, from 7 – 10 p.m.

Admission is $5.00 at the door. Prepare to be scared at the Elks Lodge of Mena, Highway 375 East, 124 Elks Lane.

Elk’s Halloween Dance is Saturday, October 27th. Live music will be provided by the Adrian Livingston Band. Costume Contest with cash prizes! 8 p.m. to the witching hour. $6.00 for members and $8.00 for guests. Elks Lodge of Mena, Highway 375 East, 124 Elk’s Lane.

RICH MOUNTAIN CONSERVATION

DISTRICT will be accepting applications for the position of Water Quality Technician. This is a full-time position that consists of office and field work. Must be proficient in Word and Excel. Applications may be picked up and turned in at the office of Rich Mountain Conservation District between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday at 508 7th Street in Mena. Any questions, call 479-3946054. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

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F.M. Dix Foundry is accepting applications for general labor positions. Applications may be picked up at the office, located at 301 Maple Ave. in Mena, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Competitive starting wages with benefits available.

Notice to Applicants: Screening tests for alcohol and illegal drug use may be required before hiring and during your employment.

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Applications may be picked up at the Brodix office, located at 301 Maple in Mena, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Competitive starting wages with benefits available.

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2018 2018

MSRP MSRP

Cheverolet Cheverolet Silverad Silverad oo Chevrolet Trax 1500 1500

$44,430 $44,430

2018 2018 MSRP MSRP

Cheverolet Silverado Cheverolet Silverado 1500 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1500 Cab $48,140 Crew Cab ShortCrew Box 4WD $48,140

Gentry Dscnt -5,165 Gentry Dscnt -5,165 Consumer cash -1,000 Consumer cash -1,000 GMF DPA -1,000 GMF DPA -1,000 Increment/Cash -2,000 Increment/Cash -2,000 Bonus Cash -2,000 Bonus Cash -2,000 ___________ ____________

Gentry Dscnt -5,636 Gentry Dscnt -5,636 Consumer cash -1,000 Consumer cash -1,000 GMF DPA -1,000 GMF DPA -1,000 Increment/Cash -2,000 Increment/Cash -2,000 Bonus Cash -2,000 Bonus Cash -2,000 ____________ ____________

$32,794 $32,794

Crew Cab Short Box 4WD

4wd LT Z71 Texas Ed.

$36,975 $11,161$36,975

MSRP $49,720 Gentry Discount -$2,911 Consumer Cash -$2,000 Incremental CashP7605 -$3,000 Bonus CashP7605 -$1,750 DPA -$1,500 financeGMF with GMF

2018 2018 MSRP MSRP

Cheverolet Silverado Cheverolet Silverado Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2500 HD 1500 Crew Cab Short Box

$47,715 $47,715

Crew Cab Crew Short Box Cab 4WD 4WD TX TX Ed Ed 4wd

Gentry Dscnt -5,280 Gentry Dscnt -5,280 Consumer cash -1,000 Consumer cash -1,000 GMF DPA -1,000 GMF DPA -1,000 Increment/Cash -3,000 Increment/Cash -3,000 Bonus Cash -2,000 Bonus Cash -2,000 ____________ ____________

MSRP $68,845

must J7825 µ Must Finance with**GMF must finance with GMF

** must P7790 µ Must Finance with GMF must finance with GMF

LTZ $35,435 Gentry Discount -$4,017 $35,435 Consumer DiscountP7552 -$1,000 $12,280 Duramax $12,280 Bonus CashP7552 -$2,000 L5P Off MSRP Off MSRP GMF DPA -$1,500 * must finance with P7833 µ Must Finance with *GMF must finance with GMF GMF

2018 2018

2018 2019

2018 2018

MSRP $24,385 Gentry Discount -$1,024 P7317 Consumer Cash -$3,242 P7317 DPA -$ 975 financeGMF with GMF

$11,636 $11,636 Off Off MSRP MSRP

SALE PRICE

MSRP MSRP

Cheverolet Cheverolet Silverad Silverad oo Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew CabCrew Short Box Box 1500 Crew Cab Short 1500 Cab $50,535 4WD LT LT Z71 Z71 TX Ed Ed 4WD 4wdTX LT Z71

$50,535

Gentry -5,573 Gentry Dscnt Dscnt -5,573 Consumer cash cash -1,000 Consumer -1,000 GMF -1,000 GMF DPA DPA -1,000

Texas Ed.

Increment/Cash -3,000 -3,000 Increment/Cash Bonus Cash -2,000 Bonus Cash -2,000 ___________ ___________

$37,962 $11,027 Off MSRP $12,573

Off MSRP

* must P7837 µ Must Finance with GMF

SALE PRICE

2018

MSRP

$19,144

MSRP $48,550 Gentry Discount -$2,777 Consumer Cash -$2,000 Incremental CashP7574 -$3,000 P7574 Bonus Cash -$1,750 finance with GMF DPA GMF -$1,500

$37,523

Cheverolet Silverad o 1500Double Cab Std Box $47,670

4WD LT Z71 All Star Ed

-5,779 Gentry Dscnt Consumer cash -1,000 GMF DPA -1,000

Increment/Cash -2,000 Bonus Cash -2,000 ____________

1)$11,779 ’02 S-10 Truck 2) ’10 Grad

Off Off MSRP MSRP

SALE PRICE

MSRP MSRP

$38,559

Cheverolet Silverad oo Cheverolet Silverad Chevrolet Equinox FWD 1500 Crew Cab Short BoxLT $51,3351500 Crew Cab Short Box $51,335

4WD TX TX Ed Ed 4WD

Gentry Gentry Dscnt Dscnt -5,358 -5,358 Consumer Consumer cash cash -1,000 -1,000 GMF DPA -1,000 GMF DPA -1,000

Increment/Cash Increment/Cash -3,000 -3,000 Bonus Cash -2,000 Bonus Cash -2,000 ____________ ____________

$38,977

MSRP $30,350 Gentry Discount -$1,394 P7607 Consumer Cash -$2,742 P7607 GMF DPA -$ 910

$12,358 Off MSRP * must finance with GMF N7851 µ Must Finance with GMF

SALE PRICE

2018 MSRP

$25,304

SALE PRICE

Cheverolet Silverad oo Cheverolet Silverad Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Cab Db. Box Cab 1500 Crew Crew1500 Cab Short Short Box $49,450

MSRP MSRP

$49,450

Gentry Dscnt Dscnt -5,155 Gentry -5,155 Consumer cash -1,000 Consumer cash -1,000 GMF DPA DPA -1,000 GMF -1,000

P7239 GMF * must finance with Caravan $999

4WD LT

$44,760

Gentry Dscnt -5,507 Consumer cash -1,000 GMF DPA -1,000

$33,253 6) $11,507 ’07 Lexus RX350 Off MSRP

4WD 4WD TX TX Ed Ed

4wd

Increment/Cash Increment/Cash -3,000 -3,000 Bonus Cash Cash -2,000 Bonus -2,000 ____________ ____________

MSRP $42,805 Gentry Discount -$1,617 $37,295 Consumer Discount -$2,000 Incremental Cash -$1,000 $12,155 P7480 P7480 GMF DPA -$1,500 Off MSRP Bonus Cash 750 * must finance with-$GMF P7669 µ Must Finance with GMF

SALE PRICE

2018

$35,938

7) ’09 Honda

Increment/Cash -2,000 Bonus Cash -2,000 ____________

$6,999

P7382 * must finance with GMF Pilot $4,999

entry hevrolet

4WD LT

De Queen, AR 1-800-649-9929

-5,507 Gentry Dscnt Consumer cash -1,000 GMF DPA -1,000

Wholesale To The Public $33,253 $999

$60,328

Cheverolet Silverad o Cheverolet Silverad o www.GentryChevyInc.com Double Cab Std Box 1500 Double Cab Std Box 1500Hwy 1027 70 East MSRP $44,760 4WD LT 4WD LT

Increment/Cash -2,000 Bonus Cash -2,000 ____________

$35,891

$11,779 Off MSRP

$11,165 Off$11,165 MSRP

3) ’02 Buick Century

$999

8) ’09 Chevy HHR

$2,599

4) ’05 Kia Rio

$999

9) ’12 Grand Caravan $6,921

5) ’11 Nissan Versa

$999

10) ’07 Dodge Durango $1,499

11) $11,507 ’03 Suburban $11,507 Off MSRP

12) ’06

$3,630

P7381 with GMF Equinox* must finance $2,850

13) ’09 Avalanche

$9,900

1027 Hwy 70 East 14) ’10 Journey $3,999AR De Queen,

… — 1-800-649-9929 …—…

15) ’14 Silverado Crew $16,499 www.GentryChevyInc.com Z71 4x4