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Ouachita River School District preserves history and saves money with renovation for Fine Arts Facility Heather Grabin News Director

According to District Superintendent Jerrall Strasner, renovation on the building will provide an interior facelift to transform it into a centrally located Fine Arts Facility. The building will be the new home to elementary music classes and campus-wide art classes, plus contain new lockers for 5-6 grade students to ease them into the transition to high school and rotation of classes. Strasner said the changes on

The growth of the Acorn campus of the Ouachita River School District has led to a renovation project that will preserve history, modernize a building and save the district quite a bit of money. Old Main, which currently houses the campus preschool, is one of the original structures on campus and was once the Administra-See Old Main, continued pg. 5 tive Ofﬁce for the school.

Old Main on the Acorn Campus of the Ouachita River School District. photo/Heather Grabin

‘Stranger Danger’ program presented... With trick or treating right around the corner it was a great time for Acorn Preschool Students to learn about the dangers of approaching a vehicle or a person offering candy who could possibly be trying to lure them into a vehicle. School Resource Ofﬁcer, Duane Harvey, Ofﬁcer Brady Whisenhunt, and partner/police dog-Otto took the opportunity to present the Stranger Danger Program to students. The main focus of the program was to never speak to anyone that the child did not personally know, no matter what reason the stranger gave to them. Portions of the program consisted of random pictures of staff members and students that were on campus near the children’s classroom. Students were taught that even though a person may be near the safety of their classroom they could be dangerous.

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ership students are asking for Veterans' Photos for their slide show, which will be presented at the Luncheon. Photos can be presented to Mrs. Smith at MMS or e-mailed to polkcountyvets@gmail.com.

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Please join us! November 12, 2018 11AM-2PM After the Parade

VETERANS DAY PARADE BEING PLANNED TO HONOR WWI VETERANS FOR NOV. 12 2018 marks 100-years since the end of World War I which was fought from 1914-1918, and the Veterans Day Parade on Mon., Nov. 12 will honor the veterans of that war. To provide a photograph of a family member that served in WWI, to enter a ﬂoat in the parade or for more information contact

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Denie at (479)394-8147-Monday through Thursday or Linda at (956)241-2633. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. with parade line-up beginning at the Crossing at 9:30 a.m. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. and the route will be from the Crossing to Washburn’s.

Please email service member pictures to polkcountyvets@gmail.com to have them included in the video presented at the luncheon.

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EAST AT MENA MIDDLE SCHOOL NEEDS VETERANS INFORMATION Next Wednesday, November 7, at 11 a.m. will be the Polk County Veterans' Celebration by the EAST Class at Mena Middle School. It will be held at the Ouachita Center at UARM. They are partnered with the UARM and the UARM Foundation. All Veterans are invited to attend. If you would like to be honored at the Celebration, please complete the form in this week's newspaper. It can also be found on the web at MyPulseNews.com, EAST MMS, and at the local Veterans' Service Ofﬁce. Please return the form to Mena Middle School EAST Class by Thurs., November 1. For more information, contact EAST at Mena Middle School at (479)394-2572 or e-mail Melissa.Lunsford@MenaSchools.org. Veterans: EAST at Mena Middle School would like to recognize you at the Veterans’ Celebration. To do so, please complete the enclosed form and return it by Thursday, November 1. The Polk County Veterans’ Celebration Wednesday, November 7 11:00 am Celebration Reception following The Ouachita Center at the University of Arkansas at Rich Mountain Event By: Mena Middle School EAST Class University of Arkansas at Rich Mountain University of Arkansas at Rich Mountain Foundation For more information, contact EAST Mena Middle School (479) 394-2572 Melissa.Lunsford@MenaSchools.org

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UA RICH MOUNTAIN TO HOST AUTHOR TALK AND BOOK SIGNING

UA Rich Mountain is pleased to announce its next author talk & book signing will feature Elizabeth Griffin Hill, who is an independent researcher and writer specializing the history of Arkansas women. Her newest book, Faithful to Our Tasks: Arkansas’s Women and the Great War, provides the context for women’s actions and reactions during World War I. The United States was a vital, if brief, participant in the Great War, spending only 18 months fighting in World War I. But that short span marked an era of tremendous change for women as they moved out of the Victorian 19th century and came into their own as social activists during the early years of the 20th century. Hill superbly incorporates the mit-

igating factors and experiences of American women in general and compares Arkansas women’s Progressive Era actions with those of other southern women. The contextual underpinnings provide a rich tapestry as we attempt to understand our grandmothers and great-grandmothers’ responses to wartime needs. Primary records of the World War I era, accessed in archives in central Arkansas, reveal that the state’s organized women were suddenly faced with a devastating world war for which they were expected to make a significant contribution of time and effort. “Club women” were already tackling myriad problems to be found in abundance within a poor, rural state as they worked for better schools, a centralized edu-

cation system, children’s well-being, and improved medical care. Under wartime conditions, their contributions were magnified as the women followed a barrage of directions from Washington, DC, within a disconcerting display of micromanagement by the federal government. The important takeaway, however, is that the Great War created a scenario in which Arkansas’s organized women – as well as women throughout the nation – would step forward and excel as men and governments stood up and took notice.

After the war, these same organized women won the right to vote. Elizabeth Griffin Hill is an experienced author, holding a Master of Arts degree in rhetoric and writing, also penning A Splendid Piece of Work, a history of Arkansas’s home demonstration and Extension Homemakers clubs. She will be speaking on Monday, November 12, beginning at 9 a.m. in the Ouachita Center of the UA Rich Mountain campus. The event is free and is open to all members of the community.

LUNCHEON TO BE HELD AT UA RICH MOUNTAIN

Local businesses are partnering with UA Rich Mountain to serve a free meal to veterans, military service members and their families Mon., Nov. 12 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Ouachita Center, located at 110 Campus Drive in Mena.

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-Old Main, from pg. 5 the building allows the district to be “good stewards” and help keep the district moving ahead to the future. The transformation of the building will cost $150,000 as opposed to spending a million to construct a new facility, plus it preserves the history of the campus. The ﬁrst stage of the work is currently underway with the gutting of the old kitchen although most construction on the building will be during the summer. It currently holds the preschool and classes are taught out of it, but Strasner expects the project to be complete by the start of the 2019-20 school year. He said that some classrooms have had to be moved due to the renovation plans which is extra work on teachers and staff, but that their positive attitudes have helped the district to be good stewards of the school. Strasner also said that he wanted to “thank the teachers and staff for being so willing and agreeable to move and change with the growth of the campus.

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Student Success Plans to be implemented Heather Grabin News Director The Ouachita River School Distict is implementing a new program that will be extremely beneﬁcial to students upon graduation and throughout the beginning stages of adulthood. According to Superintendent Jerrall Strasner the district will start preparing Student Success Plans. This year the plans will be put together in time for all graduating seniors and for all eighth-graders as they transition to high school. The success plans will include individual assessments of each student including a personal inventory of their strengths, identiﬁcation of career interests, clubs and organizations involved in while attending the district, test scores, transcripts and a completed resume. Students on both Acorn

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amnd Oden campuses already have a Google account and the plan will be stored in Google Drive so students will be able to access their records whenever they are needed. Preparing the plans is a very large project that Strasner referred to as a “journey” where the school would be using different individual strategies with each child. The district’s goal is to partner with guardians and students to create individual, successful, life preparation plans. Strasner said that a plan is not a “genuine plan unless parents or another trusted adult in a child’s life is involved.” According to Strasner even-

tually all students from grades 6-12 will have plans created for them and that the district has hired Tammy Young as Career Coach to oversee the project. Teachers, counselors and principals will be deeply involved as the school-wide district launch begins this year. Strasner said current plans in the district are to hold a fall-preregistration for entering underclassmen during the spring parent/teacher conferences on March 14. This meeting will allow parents a question and answer session with teachers in order to become more involved with the unique goals and plans of their child.

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MENA REGIONAL AUXILIARY AWARDED FOUR $1,000 SCHOLARSHIPS Four $1,000 scholarships were recently awarded by the Mena Regional Auxiliary to students currently pursuing a degree in the field of medicine. Students receiving the scholarships were Kayla Anglin, Julie Brown, Mandy Ryals and Catherine Lewis. Presenting the scholarships were Auxiliary President Linda Johnson and Auxiliary Scholarship Committee Representative Ewanta Turner. The Auxiliary presents scholarships in the spring and fall, and they hold many

fundraising events throughout the year to support the scholarship program. Upcoming events to benefit the scholarship program include a Uniform Sale on Wed., Nov. 28 and Thurs., Nov. 29, and the Annual Auxiliary Christmas Breakfast on Thurs., Dec. 6. Anyone interested in becoming a member of the Auxiliary may pick up an application in the Mena Regional Health System Administration Office or the Gift Shop.

Linda Johnson, Auxiliary President; Julie Brown and Mandy Ryals, Scholarship Recipients; and Ewanta Turner, Auxiliary Scholarship Committee Representative.

GRANT FUNDS AWARDED TO AREA COMMUNITIES Kayla Anglin, Scholarship Recipient and Ewanta Turner, Auxiliary Scholarship Committee Representative.

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More than $4.4 million in funds was presented 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. In our area Hatfield received $100,000 and Howard County received $199,200 from the General Assistance, Arkansas Community and Economic Development Program. Rural Services Block Grant Program

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October 31, 2018 Weekly Publication JERRY WAYNE “JAKE” LOONEY Jerry Wayne “Jake” Looney was born near the Nunley community outside of Mena, Arkansas on June 29, 1944. His parents were Lee and Eunice Looney. His mother died shortly after his birth so he was raised by his Uncle Clarence and Aunt Fairy Medford. He was preceded in death by his biological and foster parents, as well his three biological brothers Bill Looney, Darrell Looney, and Alton Looney, and his biological sister, Vera Lee Blake. He died on October 22, 2018 near his birth place. He is survived by his wife of over 53 years, Era Brown Furr Looney, his son Jason Medford Looney and his wife Cher Mae Looney, and a beloved sister, Alla B Medford Curry Miller. He was member of the First United Methodist Church in Mena., where funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 27, 20185at 2:00 p.m., followed by interment at Cherry Hill Cemetery. Services will be officiated by Pastor Ann Ferris under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Jake Looney is best remembered for over thirty years of teaching Law, where he retired as Professor Emeritus at the University of Arkansas in 1997 and served as Dean of the Leflar Law Center from 1989-1997. He also served as both Circuit Court Judge from 2002-2014 and District court Judge from 2014-2016 in Polk and Montgomery Counties. He ended his career in service in the law as Deputy Prosecuting Attorney from 2016-2018. In lieu of flowers, it is requested that donations be sent to the Polk county Library at 410 8th Street, Mena, Arkansas 71953

RAY CLIFT Ray Clift, age 96, of Mena passed away at his home in Mena, Arkansas, Friday, October 26, 2018. He was born at home in Mena, Arkansas August 23, 1922 to the late Jesse Ray and Ollie Anderson Clift. He was happily married to Orlene Head Clift for 54 years. In 1939, Ray, along with several other young men from Mena, joined the National Guard. In 1941, he entered active service in the U. S. Army. During WWII Ray received a Good Conduct Medal as well as ﬁve Bronze Stars for the battles of Naples-Foggia, Rome Arne, South France, Rhineland and Central Europe. After WWII Ray held different jobs including being a Railway Postal Clerk and driving a truck for Lion Oil Company in Mena. Even after retirement, Ray kept busy working and serving faithfully at the First Baptist Church of Mena as a custodian and usher. Ray enjoyed watching baseball, reading the newspaper, solving crossword puzzles and visiting family. He is survived by his wife Orlene Head Clift of Mena, Arkansas. Son Randy Clift and wife Debbie of Houston, Texas. Daughters Tracy McCul-

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lar and husband Shane of Russellville, Arkansas; Kay Ramsey and husband Keith of Sheridan, Arkansas. Grandchildren Tyler Baker and girlfriend Sarah of Union, Missouri; Cole Baker and wife Christina of Great Falls, Montana; Keaton Ramsey of Conway, Arkansas; Karson Ramsey of Sheridan, Arkansas. Great-Granddaughter Natalya Baker of Great Falls, Montana. Cousins Janis Shull of Mena, Arkansas; Chrys Geyer of Colleyville, Texas. Nephew Wayne Campbell and wife Connie of Owassa, Oklahoma He was preceded in death by his parents Ray and Ollie Clift and two sisters, Lillian Campbell and Marilyn Eads and one niece Becky Jordan. Funeral service will be Monday, October 29, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church with Brother Russell Threat and Brother Phillip Hatley ofﬁciating. Interment will follow in the Pinecrest Memorial Park under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. General Visitation Pallbearers will be Wayne McDaniel, Gary Floyd, Kyle Robertson, Joe Head, Randolph Emerson, David Ray, Rondall Mullin and Stokes Herod.

WANDA LOU FOSTER Wanda Lou Foster, age 80, of Mena, Arkansas passed away Thursday, October 26, 2018 in Mena. She was born November 19, 1937 in Nunley, Arkansas to the late Oscar Evins and the late Trucilla Clark Evins. She was united in marriage to Jerry Foster for 65 years. Mrs. Foster loved the outdoors, especially spending time at her cabin. She was a member of the Union Mission Church of God in Mena. Wanda loved to sing gospel music, but above all, she loved her Lord and Savior. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, step-great grandmother, sister, sister-in-law and friend. Survivors are Husband Jerry Foster of Mena, Arkansas. Sons Ricky Foster and wife Lynn of Mena, Arkansas; Terry Foster of Mena, Arkansas; Stanley Foster and wife Kandy of Mena, Arkansas. Daughters Charlotte Parker of Fort Smith, Arkansas; Sheila Hicks and husband Mike of Mineral Springs, Arkansas. Brother Carroll Evins and wife Gloria of Bartlett, Tennessee. Brothers and Sisters-in-law Geraldine Evins of Gainsville, Texas; Mary Evins of Austin, Texas; Ann and Bob Sheeler of Mena, Arkansas; Donna and Henry Cogburn of Mena, Arkansas; Carl Foster and Eddie Cross of Mena, Arkansas. 15 Grandchildren, 5 Step Grandchildren, 10 Great Grandchildren and a host of other friends and relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Trucilla Evins, her sisters Lucille Chambers, Phyllis Carroll, and Dorothy Pennick, her brother, Chester Evins and Calvin Evins and her infant daughter Brenda Foster. Funeral service will be Monday, October 29, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the Beasley-Wood Chapel with Brother Steve Ellison and Brother Lewis Martin ofﬁciating. Interment will follow in the Brushy Cemetery in Oden, Arkansas under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.

Visitation will be Monday, October 29, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. at the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. Pallbearers are Eddie Cross, Keith Horn, Gary Clift, Craig Evins, Derrick Bethel and Jay Wolf. A special thank you to the staff of Mena Regional Health System and the staff of Rich Mountain Nursing Home.

ALLAB LOONEY CURRY MILLER AllaB Looney Curry Miller age 93 of Mena, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2018 in Mena,

Arkansas. AllaB was born on September 17, 1925 near Board Camp, Arkansas to the late Clarence Medford and the late Fairy Looney Medford. She worked as a lunchroom cook at Cherry Hill School and at Renova. Being outdoors, gardening, working her cattle and horses were her favorite pastimes. AllaB also was a caregiver and treasurer at Cherry Hill Cemetery Board. She was a loving and kind sister, sister-in-law, and aunt to all who knew her. She will be dearly missed. She is survived by her sisters-in-law Pauline Wolfenberger Curry; Era Brown Furr Looney. Foster nephew Jason Looney and wife Cher Mae Looney. Nephews Dewayne Curry and wife Perri Brown Curry; Fred Curry. She was preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Fairy Medford, ﬁrst husband Bennie Curry, second husband, Elije “Josh” Miller, foster brother J.W.”Jake” Looney, and brother-in-law Carl Curry. Graveside service will be Wednesday, October 31, 2018, 2:00 p.m. at Cherry Hill Cemetery with Pastor Ann Ferris ofﬁciating under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

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COVE RECEIVES RURAL COMMUNITY GRANT The City of Cove was selected for funding provided by the Arkansas Rural Community Grant Program. The city received a little over $7 thousand dollars and will use the grant money to install double doors and an energy efficient window in the community center. Receiving the grant on behalf of Cove were Senator Larry Teague; Charlotte

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LOUISE DURHAM SCHOOL CARNIVAL, NOV. 6 The Louise Durham Elementary School Carnival has been rescheduled to Tuesday, November 6, rain or shine. The event will be a fun filled evening full of games, pony rides, live music and concessions beginning at 5 p.m. A raffle drawing will be held at 7 p.m. and the Royal Court Ceremony with the presentation of King and Queen will be held at 7:15.

Ticket prices are: $1 for a card with 5 punches; $5 for a card with 18 punches; $10 for a card with 40 punches; and $20 for a card with 100 punches. Most games cost 2-3 punches and cards may be shared. Concessions available will be: hot dogs for $1; hamburgers for $2; chips for .50; popcorn for $1; snack cakes for $1; drinks for $1; cotton candy $2; and funnel cakes for $2.

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Governor Hutchinson’s Weekly Address : Town Hall Democracy LITTLE ROCK – A public meeting, such as the town halls we are holding around the state, can be a little tricky. People who care about an issue often speak with passion. There’s always a chance that emotions will run high. In a gathering like a governor’s town hall, especially, you will rarely find consensus on an issue. That was true at the town hall meeting we held on the campus of Arkansas State University on Tuesday. With about a hundred people filling the room, we didn’t reach consensus on every issue. What we did reach was the common ground of polite discussion and civil discourse. I wanted to hear their questions. They wanted to hear my answers. I opened the meeting by mentioning my four priorities for next year. I displayed two charts. One shows how our government looks now with its 42 cabinet-level agencies. Then I explained the chart that shows how it will look if I am able to reduce the number to 15. I discussed my goal to raise the starting pay for teachers by $4,000 a year over the next four years. That would make our starting pay the highest in the region and give us a competitive advantage. I told the audience that I hope to convince our legislators to allow Arkansans to vote in 2020 on whether to raise taxes to pay for our roads and

highways. And my last major goal for next year is to pass legislation that will lower our tax rate from 6.9 percent to 5.9 percent over the next four years. Arkansas State University Chancellor Kelly Damphousse, who attended the meeting, summed it up perfectly in a tweet about the meeting. His message included Norman Rockwell’s painting entitled “Freedom of Speech,” which portrays a blue-collar man who appears nervous but feels free to speak his thoughts in a meeting as businessmen look up at him. People of all ages and walks of life attended the town hall, and everyone was free to say anything they wanted. To a person, those who spoke were respectful, and they also listened. Those two elements are essential for civil discourse. The challenge of free speech is a loss of civil discourse, as we are seeing in our nation today, especially on the political stage and in the age of the internet. I value diverse opinion, and we must all be free to state our case. We must debate vigorously, but we must always respect those who disagree and speak kindly to them in our public discourse. We still understand that in Arkansas. That is why I love to get across this state and meet Arkansans where they live and work, on a college campus or

in a cotton field. I hope that you will attend one of my town halls. You will find them interesting and informative with varied view points.

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Fall Craft & Market Festival -Nov. 2-3

The Fall Craft and Market Festival is Fri. and Sat. in the Commercial Building of the Polk County Fairgrounds. Generally all vendors sold handcrafted or handmade items, but this year all vendors are allowed to set up. Organizers of the event would like to see the building filled with a variety of items including: antiques; repurposed items; crystals; baked goods; honey; jellies; fresh pecans; peanut brittle; and holiday and kitchen decorations. Blacksmithing and jewelry wire wrap-

ping demonstrations are scheduled for the event as well. Booth spaces are still available. Applications may be picked up at any of the local flea markets, antique shops, florists, Caveman Engraving, the Polk County Extension Office, or call Judith Kelly at (479)243-7557.

The festival is not only a great time to do some holiday shopping, but to also enjoy local talent as they perform their crafts.

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REFLECTIONS FROM HISTORY AND FAITH - AMERICANA IN THE FALL By Jeff Olson The first week of November is a time of many important moments from America's history. However, if you're like me and enjoy football, this week holds two notable dates. One hundred forty nine years ago this month, November 6, 1869, what is regarded as the first intercollegiate football game took place at New Brunswick, New Jersey. One hundred and five years ago this week, November 1, 1913, the first air war in college football took place at West Point, New York. On that cold and windy fall day in 1869, teams from the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University) and Rutgers met on the field of battle with about one hundred spectators looking on. The only uniforms worn were scarlet scarves that the Rutgers

players wore wrapped around their heads. Players kicked the ball down the field and scored by sending it between two goal posts. Whichever team scored six goals first was the winner. In this game, Rutgers won 6 to 4. Even though this contest was more similar to soccer than modern American football, it did represent a pivotal moment in the evolvement of what would become a truly American sport. In the 1880s, Yale coach and former player Walter Camp took the lead in the conception and establishment of the basic football system of rules that we know today. Camp, more than any other individual, is considered as the father of American football. He fought for football's survival amid a political environment where those wishing for a world without risk wanted football regulated out of existence over violence and safety

UARM STARTING MASSAGE THERAPY PROGRAM UA Rich Mountain is in the final developmental stages of providing a new massage therapy program beginning in January 2019. Dr. Krystal Thrailkill, Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs said the college is currently waiting for final inspection by the Department of Health. Massage therapy is manual manipulation of soft body tissues which is made up of muscles, connective tissue, tendons and ligaments. It enhances a person's health and well-being. There are dozens of types of massage therapy methods, also known as modalities and the profession is rapidly growing. The average median income for a licensed massage therapist in Arkansas is just over $45,000. The program will be held Monday – Thursday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the

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issues. Fortunately, Camp had an ally in President Theodore Roosevelt, whose love and advocacy for freedom, responsibility, AND football may have ensured the latter's survival. In the fall of 1913, Army was one of the best teams in the country and a national championship contender. It was scheduled to play a little-known Catholic school in the Midwest named Notre Dame. Led by quarterback "Gus" Dorais and end Knute Rockne, the Irish creatively designed and executed a consistent passing attack with their strong running game, confusing the Army team and defeating them in a 35-14 victory. It is worth noting that a West Point cadet on Army's team, Dwight Eisenhower, watched this game from the sidelines but didn't play due to injury. While this contest wasn't the birth of the forward pass, it was the first time in which a team used it regularly throughout a game. This dimension of football transformed the sport, not only by adding excitement to the game but also helping to reduce injuries and practically eliminating deaths. American football is more than just a sport. For more than a century now it has

provided a source of school spirit and pride for high schools and colleges and is often a link between generations of students, faculty and players who can re-connect with classmates and other friends during homecoming games and other annual events. On several occasions over the past forty years, my wife and I have returned to our college alma mater to retrace fond memories of our early days and to cheer for our football team, come rain or shine, win or lose. Many of you have your own personal accounts and stories about this treasure of Americana. I bet some of them might even include snuggling under a blanket and crowding under an umbrella to stay warm and dry, even while your team was losing….. American football has come along way in the past century, included implementing many measures to minimize risk and improve rules and safety. As a whole, the American institution of football remains a staple of our nation's culture and fosters a spirit of discipline, teamwork and competition, and I think it should be our hope that it continues to be such for many years to come.

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Hmmm! SHOULD YOU BE CONCERNED ABOUT YOUR CHOLESTEROL?

You did your annual blood test. Your doctor says you have too much cholesterol showing up in various lipoproteins, whatever those are. He says you need to take a statin, whatever that is, to reduce the amount. So this is a big question. Should you be concerned about your cholesterol and those other weird things on your "lipid panel"? A little more information will help you make a thoughtful decision. Cholesterol, whatever that is. "Cholesterol is an essential component of cell membrane that is needed to maintain proper membrane permeability and fluidity. It is also needed for the synthesis of Steroid Hormones, Vitamin D and Bile Acids. Cholesterol is required for building and maintaining animal cell membranes." So the dang stuff is important. Every cell in your body makes its own supply. The liver itself makes about 20% of the total cholesterol in your body. The bulk of dietary cholesterol is insignificant and ends up being excreted (you know what that means). So why might you have "too much"? Too much cholesterol? Chances are your genes are contributing to the problem. Some of those genes make enzymes that essentially do three things.

increase or decrease the synthesis (creation) of cholesterol allow for the intestinal excretion (disposal) or absorption of cholesterol control the reception of cholesterol carrying lipoproteins in various places Cholesterol is created and then wanders around in your blood stream, getting absorbed or rejected all the time. We have made and used cholesterol forever. We have also had genes required to create and control that process forever. So how come now this all seems out of control? Why do we have a growing number of medications to control one or more of those various processes? Why? Because the rate of heart disease (and other chronic conditions I'll get to later) is sky high - unlike 100 years ago. The genes aren't different. The requirement for cholesterol isn't different. What IS different? The difference has to do with inflammation and bleeding in your bloodstream. Your blood stream goes everywhere delivering oxygen/nutrition and immune system response (and everything else) to every single body cell. It has to do its job for your body to work correctly. It's keeping you alive.

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The arteries, veins, and capillaries are made up of cells and are, unfortunately, just as susceptible to damage as when your knife slips and stabs your finger. So what happens when that blood stream is damaged? There is bleeding, clotting, inflammation, creation of new cells to cover over the damage. Your body expects to respond to damage. It’s part of the grand design. Problem is, while we don’t usually keep stabbing the same finger over and over again, the sources of damage to the blood stream can allow a lot of repetitive “stabs.” There is such a thing as too much damage. So what are all these sources of too much damage? Sources of damage are high blood insulin, insulin resistance, and high blood sugar plus chemicals (toxins) in drugs/ food/air, high blood pressure, smoking, etc. Not occasional damage but persistent (as in going on all the time). What are the results of all the time? Persistent damage causes a wide variety of chronic diseases by damaging body organs like the liver, pancreas, kidneys, eyes, and even your brain. High blood insulin and sugar also damage the nerves in the body.

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And all of this damage arrives through your blood stream, generating inflammation and bleeding along the way. Everyone who thinks diabetes is no big deal is forgetting one important thing. The same insulin/sugar cascade that result in diabetes also result in much, much more – including cardiovascular disease, the one thing we are all most likely to die from. NOTE: and this is important. The first problem is high blood insulin. That's the one thing your doctor will NOT measure. Then the resistance builds up. And FINALLY your blood sugar becomes high. It's a cascade. Your diet sets you up for high blood insulin, insulin resistance, and then high blood sugar. How far out of whack your diet can safely go without creating high levels of insulin also depends on your genetic ability to store fat (that stuff that determines the size of your clothes). You can read more about that on my website. In my experience, people are more motivated to change their diet when they are worried about how they look in the mirror. Unfortunately, deciding to “forget it, I’d rather eat what I want to eat” is so easy. So concern about weight may not be the best reason to change your diet. Few seem to die from diabetes (at least according to death certificates) but most will die of some cardiovascular condition. High blood insulin, insulin resistance, and high blood sugar are the primary characteristics of both. A little closer look at heart disease The general medical view blames heart disease on the cholesterol in lipoprotein particles that carry around triglycerides (fat) and cholesterol in your blood stream. That's the stuff that is typically measured in a standard lipid panel. Not reported in that test but really important is that the lipoproteins also deliver the phospholipids (no need to

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MENA FOOTBALL SET TO HOST DARDANELLE ON SENIOR NIGHT The Mena Bearcats (6-3, 4-2) senior high football team traveled to Subiaco Academy (1-8, 0-6) last Friday, October 26 th . Mena won the coin toss and deferred to receive in the second half, giving the Trojans the ball first. Subiaco was then forced to punt on their first possession. On the Bearcats first possession of the game, Max Montgomery completed an 18-yard touchdown pass to Brock Strother. Christian Lua made the point-after-attempt, to give Mena the lead 7-0. The Trojans were forced to punt again on their second possession of the game. Mena then scored a few plays later on a three-yard touchdown run by Max Montgomery, to make the score 14-0 with 2:20 left in the first quarter. Following a turnover on downs by the Trojans, Mena scored on a 17-yard touchdown pass from Maxon Montgomery to Sam Efird with five seconds left in the first quarter, to make the score 21-0. Mena blocked a field

goal attempt by the Trojans on their fourth offensive possession of the evening, to give the Bearcats the ball back. The Bearcats then scored on a one-yard touchdown run by Andrew Graves with six minutes left to play in the first half. Lua made the point-after-attempt, to make the score 28-0. After a penalty on the kickoff, the Bearcats recorded another two point off of a safety, a couple of plays in Subiaco’s fifth offensive possession, making the score 300. Not too long after, Gaven Hooper ran four yards for a Bearcat touchdown, to make the score 37-0. On the Trojans sixth offensive possession of the night, Subiaco completed an eighty-yard touchdown pass, to make the score 37-6 with 3:15 left in the second quarter. The Bearcats were then forced to punt on their next possession, to give Subiaco the ball back. The Trojans answered with a fifthy-five-yard touchdown pass, to make the

LADYCATS FINISH IMPRESSIVE SEASON BY EASTON LEONARD

Last Wednesday, October 24 th , the Mena Ladycats senior high volleyball team wrapped up it’s 2018 season with a loss to Brookland in the quarter-finals of the 4A State Volleyball Tournament. Prior to Mena’s loss in the quarter-finals, the Ladycats took on Heber Springs in the

first round of the tournament and defeated the Lady Panthers in three sets (25-16, 25-9, 25-8). The Ladycats also finished their regular season undefeated in conference play before entering the tournament. Congratulations to Coach Lyle, seniors; Tateli Thacker, Alex Yang, and Ashlyn Soliz, as well as the rest of the Ladycats on a great season.

score 37-12 with 14 seconds left in the first half of play. At halftime, the Bearcats led Subiaco by twenty-five points, 37-12. Both teams went scoreless on their first two offensive possession of the second half, before Zane Stephens ran 42 yard for another Bearcat touchdown with 1:08 left in the third quarter, making the score 44-12. Following a turnover by each team on their next possessions, the Trojans scored their last touchdown of the night on a seventy-nine yard touchdown pass, to make the score 44-18. And two more turnovers later, Mena scored it’s final points of the game on a 37-yard touchdown pass from Montgomery to Linch, with 6:28 left in the game, to make eventual final score 51-18. Max Montgomery led the Bearcats in passing with 300 yards on sixteen completions, with 3 touchdowns. Zane Stephens led Mena in rushing with 70 yards on five carries with 2 touchdowns, while Jake Wiles added on 69 yards on twelve carries, Andrew Graves 35 yards on six carries with 1 touchdown, Nick Linch 34 yards on 2 carries, Morti Ryan 23 yards on 4 carries, Max Montgomery 16 yards on five carries with 1 touchdown, Shaun Bass

14 yards on three carries, Brock Strother 10 yards on one carry, and Gaven Hooper 2 yards on one carry with 1 touchdown. In receiving yards, Mason Brotherton led the Bearcats with 140 yards on five receptions, as Nick Linch caught for 75 yards on four receptions with 1 touchdown, Zane Stephens 34 yards on three receptions, Brock Strother 23 yards on one reception, and Sam Efird 17 yards on one reception with 1 touchdown. Mena will host Dardanelle(8-1, 5-1) this Friday night, October 26 th , for Senior Night. The Sand Lizards will come into Friday’s matchup following a week one win against Gentry (38-12), a week two win at Charleston (28-27), a week three win at Prairie Grove (35-17), a week four win against Pottsville (52-6), a week five win against Waldron (35-0), a week six loss at Ozark (2113), a week seven win at Dover (49-9), and a week eight win against Subiaco Academy (38-7), and a week nine win against Elkins (41-28). Kickoff for this Friday’s matchup at Bearcat Stadium 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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The MRHS Dietary Department was recently awarded the iCARE Star Department of the Quarter. As a team, this department has worked diligently to make many incredible improvements in the selection, quality of food, and customer service. As the recipient of this award, the department received a plaque to be displayed on the iCARE Wall of Fame, a traveling trophy and a pizza party. Pictured from left: Jay Quebedeaux, CEO; Chandler Cox, HR Director; Cathy Holmes, Dietary Director; Louise Kirkendoll, Cook; Terri Atkins, Kitchen Coordinator; Bonnie Ryan, Cook; Jeanine Terrel, Assistant; Charlotte Nault, Cook; Krag Haley, Cook, Teresa Wise, CNO; and Karey Don Kesterson, CFO.

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WESTERMAN INTRODUCES BILL TO DESIGNATE “NATIONAL DYSLEXIA AWARENESS MONTH” WASHINGTON – Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04), along with 16 bipartisan co-sponsors, introduced a House resolution Tuesday (October 30) which would designate October as “National Dyslexia Awareness Month.” “Dyslexia is a learning disability which affects one out of every five individuals,” Westerman said. “It is important for schools, state and local educational agencies, and Congress to recognize the significant implications that accompany dyslexia. It is my hope that this bipartisan House resolution raises awareness of America’s

most common learning disability and highlights the need for continued research into effective interventions.” The following Members of Congress are original co-sponsors of this bill: Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23), Julia Brownley (CA-26), Larry Buschon (IN-08), Ted Deutch (FL-22), French Hill (AR-02), Derek Kilmer (WA-06), Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18), Zoe Lofgren (CA-19), Jim McGovern (MA-02), Jerry McNerney (CA-09), Seth Moulton (MA-06), Rick Nolan (MN-06), Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC-At Large), Steven Palazzo (MS-04), Mark Takano (CA-41), and Kevin Yoder (KS-03).

A PASSENGER-FIRST APPROACH TO AIR TRAVEL REFORM Hidden fees in ticket purchases, delays on the tarmac and seats that feel smaller every time you a board a plane. These are just a few of the common frustrations we all encounter when taking a commercial flight these days. While we are far from the smiling faces that graced the advertisements in the “golden age” of air travel, progress has been made since the dawn of commercial air travel. Flying is by far less dangerous and much more affordable than it was during that time. It is, however, also a more frustrating experience. There can be a middle ground. Flying can be safe, affordable and comfortable. In recent years, Washington has taken steps toward fixing the problems that plague commercial air travel by including much-needed, commonsense reforms when we reauthorize funding for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). These reforms put passengers first, taking on the most visible—and often most egregious—practices of airlines. The most recent passenger protections set to be enacted were just included in a comprehensive, five-year reauthorization of the FAA that was signed into law by President Trump. Once implemented, the new rules will ensure that passengers who have boarded their flight aren’t forced off the plane due to airline overbooking and that commercial airline seats do not continue to shrink to the point of absurdity. The new reforms also ensure that airlines promptly return fees paid for services, including seat assignments and early boarding, that were not delivered and baggage fees will be refunded when items are lost or unreasonably delayed. One additional provision in the new law hasn’t received much attention, but could have a big impact. The new law directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish an aviation consumer advocate to help usher in positive changes in how airlines treat consumers. The office will monitor enforcement of issues, including

deceptive ticketing practices and tarmac delays; help customers resolve carrier service complaints; and identify and recommend policies that can more effectively resolve carrier service complaints. It requires the DOT to report certain consumer complaint statistics to Congress to ensure lawmakers can address any shortcomings. If the new office does its job properly, the aviation consumer advocate could dramatically reduce the stress of air travel for customers.

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-CHOLESTEROL, from pg. 5 remember the name) required to surround every cell your body has or will make. In fact the primary role of lipoproteins is to deliver fat and phospholipids. Cholesterol carrying is a secondary job that moves cholesterol around to places just in case it’s needed. None the less, the expressed medical concern is usually attached to the amount of cholesterol. The most current scientific view (although your doctor may not agree or even know) is that the number of those lipoprotein particles is the most important. And why would that be? Because when the arteries are damaged, the barrage of lipoprotein (particularly LDL) particles can get stuck in the damage and make things a lot worse. So, think about this, what is the problem? As one expert said, "It’s the damage, stupid." Should you use a medication? Medications of any kind will always have "unintended consequences." Over a year ago I posted on the unintended consequences of long term usage of NSAIDs for pain. In one example a local woman had to have a kidney transplant. Therefore, any medication your doctor gives you to manage your cholesterol (or anything else) has the potential to cause an unintended problem. You may want to ask your doctor what side effects a prescribed medication might have. Eventually you will probably succumb to heart disease. Sorry but we all have to go from some-

thing. The question is: how soon would you like that to be? In the end, the condition of your blood vessels may be the deciding factor. In the end, whether you might need a medication is likely to depend on the amount of damage you are allowing to accrue and not allowing to heal. Forget medications for just an instant. Whether or not you and your doctor decide treating your "cholesterol" is the smart thing to do, the most important thing you can do to extend your life and health will be to manage your blood insulin, insulin resistance, and blood sugar. Please remember that is accomplished with diet. That is why I wrote the book. You can learn what foods have a high insulin requirement. Moderate/eliminate them before the resistance and high blood sugar present themselves. Consider reading the book and adjusting your diet accordingly. 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 directors (Montgomery County Food Pantry); chairman of the Tasty Acre project; and member of the Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce board of directors. Her website is http://allaboutthefood. org/

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SHERIFF’S LOG The following information was received from Polk County Sheriff Scott Sawyer for the week of October 22, 2018 – October 28, 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 22, 2018 Request for assistance looking for two hikers lost on the Caney Creek Trail. Deputies responded. The hikers were found. Report from complainant on Kodiak Lane near Mena of an unwanted person on their property. Deputy responded and advised subject to leave the property. Report from Mena Regional Health System of a dog bite victim. Owner was advised to quarantine the animal for ten days. Report of a disturbance on Gardenia Lane near Potter. Deputy responded. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. OCTOBER 23, 2018 Report from complainant on Polk 53 near Mena of possible identity theft. Arrested by an officer with the Grannis Police Department was Jennifer A. M. Emfinger, 33, of Pine Bluff, on a Warrant for Possession of a Controlled Substance and two counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Arrested was Thomas L. Kidwell, 39, of Mena, on a Warrant for Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle. OCTOBER 24, 2018 Report from complainant on Polk 676 near Acorn of damage done to a vehicle at an unknown time. Report from complainant on Polk 280 near Cove of an individual doing damage to their property with a vehicle led to a 17-year-old male being issued a Juvenile Citation for Criminal Trespass. The juvenile was released to the custody of a parent/guardian. Report from complainant on Highway 8 East near Big Fork of a forged check, totaling losses at $300.00. Investigation continues. Report from complainant on Highway 71 South near Hatfield of missing household items and damage done to clothing. Investigation continues. Arrested was John T. Puckett, 44, of Mena, on

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three Body Attachment Warrants. OCTOBER 25, 2018 Report from complainant on Highway 88 East near Mena of fraud, totaling losses at $2,500.00. Investigation recovered $1,000.00. Report from complainant on Polk 238 near Mena of a break-in to a residence. Investigation continues. Arrested was Donathan L. E. Herron, 21, of Oden, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order. Arrested by a trooper with the Arkansas State Police was Robert R. Treat, 38, of Mena, on a Charge of DWI. OCTOBER 26, 2018 Arrested was Nickolaus E. W. Sorel, 19, on a Charge of Public Intoxication. Arrested was Logan E. Pitts, 39, of Mena, on a Warrant for Probation Violation. Arrested was Jeffery A. McAllister, 49, of Mena, on Warrants for Probation Violation, Failure to Comply with a Court Order and Failure to Appear. Arrested was Elizabeth M. Tidwell, 33, of Wickes, on a Warrant for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Arrested was Jonathan M. Tidwell, 40, of Wickes, on a Warrant for Possession of Meth/Cocaine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. OCTOBER 27, 2018 Arrested was Shaon D. Watts, 40, of Mena, on Warrants for two counts each of Failure to Appear and Failure to Comply with a Court Order. OCTOBER 28, 2018

Report from complainant on Polk 43 near Mena of damage done to their vehicle by another passing vehicle. Deputy responded. Report from complainant on Highway 71 South near Hatfield of damage done to a vehicle and a mailbox. Investigation continues. Report from complainant on Big Bear Lane near Mena of theft by deception, totaling losses at $160,000.00. Investigation continues. Report from complainant on Polk 164 near Rocky of the theft of a tractor, valued at $10,000.00. The tractor was located. Investigation determined the matter may be of a civil nature. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. Arrested by a trooper with the Arkansas State Police was Carlos G. Gonzalez, 61, of Wickes, on Charges of Failure to Register a Vehicle, No Proof of Insurance and Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License and a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order. Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked five vehicle accidents this week. Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 24 Incarcerated Inmates, with 4 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.

Weekly Publication MENA POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORTS FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 21, 2018 THROUGH OCTOBER 27, 2018 FOLLOW: OCTOBER 21, 2018 A local woman reported that she had been physically abused by an acquaintance. Case is pending. Spencer Heath, 21, of Mena was charged with DWI, second offense. The arrest followed a routine traffic etop. OCTOBER 22, 2018 Krista Nicole Smith, 32, of Mena was charged with theft of property (shoplifting) after officers were called to a local retail store. OCTOBER 23, 2018 Matthew Cannon, 38, of Mena was charged with theft by receiving after officers assisted other authorities on call. OCTOBER 24 & 25, 2018 Mitchell Priddy, 53 of Mena was charged with commercial burglary and theft of property after officers investigated an incident at a local office. Robert Thrash, 20, of Mena was served an outstanding arrest warrant. He was also cited for driving on a suspended driver’s license.

OCTOBER 26 & 27, 2018 A Mena woman reported that she and her son had been threatened by a relative of her grand child. No charges have been filed at this time.

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Vandervoort Elementary School announced the first 9-week honor roll for the 2018-19 school year. Kindergarten-All A’s: Madelyn Ashcraft, Shooter Beggs, Averiona Burkett, John Burks, Jace Butler, Lynus Campbell, Cara Cumpton, Bryce Cureton, Sarah Davis, Jazlyn Elder, Katie Gibbons, Addelyn Glenn, Kimber Green, Corbyn Long, Journey Murphy, Kylaa

Provence, Cedric Rogers, Amanda Romine, Natalie Seigrist, Aubree Turner, Joey Wade, and Brody Ward. Kindergarten-All A’s & B’s: Starla Ashcraft, Jaxon Mullen, and Easton Owens. First Grade-All A’s: Alicia Aaron, Adelyn Barton, Evan Baxter, Smitty Baxter, Vivi Brewer, Aiden Broach, Easton Bryce, Jasmine Dunn, Adalyn Elder, Amelia Espinola, Christian

Fairless, Shaelynn Manning, Savanna Seigrist, Falynn Ward, and Max Watikins. First Grade-All A’s & B’s: Alleigh Bennett, Christopher Dickens, Jeliza Turner, Jolena Turner, Kristina Wilkinson, Mackenzie Butler, and Janessa Rogers-Walker. Second Grade-All A’s: Leliana Anglin, Gracelee Burk, Cambree Manning, Ariana Shaver, and Joslyn Watkins.

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Second Grade-All A’s & B’s: Anastasia Broach, Cheyenne Broach, Bentley Deaton, Aaron Jewell, Drake Jopling, Eli Lawrence, and Tristan Pollard. Third Grade-All A’s: No students reported. Third Grade-All A’s & B’s: Temperance Bell, Lillyann Bennett, Brody Creel, Charlee Fortner, Adan Garcia, Ashley Hopkins, Madison Jewell, Beaudy Lile, Trinity Standridge, and Caylee Yeager. Fourth Grade-All A’s: Ayden Arthur, Tayden Broach, Thomas Chesser, Flint Dickerson, Rylee Manning, Harlee Pannell, Caleb Stubbs, and Jade Watkins. Fourth Grade-All A’s & B’s: Natalie Bailey, Jayden Broach, Matthew Dau, Michael Howard, Anthony Johnson, Jamey Johnson, Saphira McJunkins, and Wyatt Ross. Fifth Grade-All A’s: Colton Green. Fifth Grade-All A’s & B’s: Ella Ballew, Jaylunn Estes, Jimmy Glenn, Maleena Hopkins, Dylon Morris, and Kaylee Thomas. Sixth Grade-All A’s: Shawn Harris, Elijah Smith, and Bradley Wade. Sixth Grade-All A’s & B’s: Jennifer Arce, Landon Case, Laci Dixon, Riley Dunn, Bradley Harwood, Jayden Johnson, Karley Loveless, Kyler McKee, and Mattie Ross.

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THURSDAY – 11/01/18 • 7:00 a.m. – Farmers Market at the Mena Depot on Sherwood. • 9:00 a.m. – Hanging of quilts for quilt show at the historic armory. Volunteers welcome. • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 366 Polk Road 50. • 11:30 a.m. – Rotary Club of Mena/Polk County meets 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. – Weight Watchers meets at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Education Wing, West End. Call 479234-2297 for more information. • 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. • 6:00 p.m. – Disabled American Veterans & Auxiliary meeting and potluck. Meeting follows dinner, American Legion at Veteran’s Park at Acorn. • 7:00 p.m. – Big Fork RVFD Business Meeting & Training will be at the Fire Station. • 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. • 7:00 p.m. – The Ink RVFD Business Meeting & Training will be at the community building. • 7:30 p.m. – Dallas Masonic Lodge #128 meets at the Mena Lodge located in the Old Post Office by Janssen Park. FRIDAY – 11/02/18

• 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Quilt Show at the Historic Armory. • 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Fall Craft & Market Festival at the Polk County Fairgrounds Commercial Building. For more information call 479243-7557 or email wishpaw4@yahoo. com • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 366 Polk Road 50. • 12:00 p.m. – The Lions Meetings are held in the Lions Club House on Highway 71 South. • 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Fibers Arts Group meets at Mena Art Gallery. • 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. • 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-2430297. • 9:30 p.m. – Karaoke Contest at Fraternal Order of the Eagles, 3091 Hwy. 71 North. $5 Entry fee. Must be 21 years old. SATURDAY – 11/03/18 • 7:00 a.m. – Farmers Market at the Mena Depot on Sherwood. • 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Quilt Show at the Historic Armory. Quilt raffle at 4:30 p.m. • 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Fall Craft & Market Festival at the Polk County Fairgrounds Commercial Building. For more information call 479243-7557 or email wishpaw4@yahoo. com • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 366 Polk Road 50. • 1:00 p.m. – There will be an M.S.A.A. Support Group meeting in Room 156 at UA-Rich Mountain. • 4:30 p.m. – Quilt Show raffle. • 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn. • 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. 479-243-0297 or 479-216-

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SUNDAY – 11/04/18 • 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 – 11/05/18 • 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. – The Cove Branch Library will be open. • 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. – Mena Seventh Day Adventist Church Food Pantry at 149 Polk Road 43, across from Fairgrounds. Non-perishable food, personal care items, and nutritional help. Everyone will be served. • 6:00 p.m. – Polk County Fair & Rodeo meets at the Fairgrounds. • 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. • 6:30 p.m. – Shady Grove RVFD business and training meeting. • 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. • 7:00 p.m. – Potter RVFD meeting at the Fire Station. • 7:00 p.m. – Acorn RVFD meeting will be at the Fire House. TUESDAY – 11/06/18 • 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

Weekly Publication 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. – Sons of Confederate Veterans meet at the Limetree Restaurant for their monthly meeting. • 7:00 p.m. – Dallas Valley RVFD meets for training at the Fire House. • 7:00 p.m. – Acorn Fire & Rescue meets at the Fire Department. • 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at First United Methodist Church, 9th & Port Arthur. 479-2342887 or 479-234-3043. WEDNESDAY – 11/07/18 • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 366 Polk Road 50. • 12:00 p.m. - The Emergency warning sirens will be tested in Hatfield, Wickes, Grannis, Vandervoort, Cove, and 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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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

4wd

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

4WD LT

De Queen, AR 1-800-649-9929

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

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

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

4WD 4WD TX TX Ed Ed

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

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

$6,999

P7382 * must finance with GMF Pilot $4,999

entry hevrolet

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.Gentr yChevyInc .com Z71 4x4