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Mena Fire Department prepares for Fire Prevention Week Heather Grabin News Director

Mena Mayor George McKee joined with the Mena Fire Department and signed a proclamation Monday morning designating the week of October 7-13 as Fire Prevention Week throughout the city.

The theme of this year’s Fire Prevention Week is, “Look. Listen.

Learn. Be aware-fire can happen anywhere.”

Fire is a serious public safety concern locally and nationally, and people are at the greatest risk of fire in homes, in fact 4 out of 5 fire

deaths occur at home annually.

The proclamation urges residents to educate themselves and make plans of action in case of an emergency.

Most importantly: identify places where fires could start in the home and eliminate those hazards; check the smoke alarms and listen for the sound of the alarm, working smoke alarms reduce the risk of dying in a house fire in half; and have a planned and practiced fire escape plan with a designated meeting place outside of the home.

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ABOVE, MENA MAYOR GEORGE MCKEE SIGNED A PROCLAMATION MONDAY MORNING DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 7-13 AS FIRE PREVENTION WEEK. PICTURED FROM LEFT, MENA ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF CHARLES HANKINS, MENA FIRE CHIEF STEVE EGGER, MAYOR MCKEE (SEATED), POLK COUNTY FIRE COORDINATOR TOMMY STUEART AND DEPUTY COORDINATOR OF FIRE SERVICES KRIS LYLE. PHOTO | HEATHER GRABIN

Trial date set for Brian Travis in Polk County Circuit Court A date was set for the capital murder trial of 39-year-old Brian B. Travis last week in Polk County Circuit Court.

Polk County Circuit Judge Jerry Ryan has set the trial to begin in March of 2019. He also set the dates for several administrative hearings for the upcoming trial.

Travis is currently housed in the Varner Unit of the ADC in Grady. He is charged with four counts of capital murder in the April 2017 deaths of 43-year-old Bethany Wester, 66-year-old Steven J. Payne, 9-year-old Reilly J. Wester and 2-year-old Acelynn C. Wester.

ABOVE, POLK COUNTY DEPUTY MARK CANNON COMPLETES HIS PAPERWORK TO RECEIVE A FLU VACCINE AT THE CLINIC HELD AT THE POLK COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT THURSDAY. PHOTO | HEATHER GRABIN

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Local law enforcement officers receive ‘Active Shooter’ training According to Senior Agent Madlock, there are roughly 200 different scenarios in the training program including: school shootings, church to shootings, traffic stops, domestic violence calls and multiple scenarios within each of those scenarios.

Each officer participating is individually placed facing a projection screen (or area) where a series of digital video scenarios shown. The officer is not simply watching the scenarios, but must be actively involved because the on-screen scenario changes due to the actions taken by the officer.

The officer is armed with several force options at the beginning of each scenario.

These include: voice-authoritative, negotiable or informative; impact weapon-asp or night stick; chemical agent-OC, Pepper Spray; T.A.S.E.R. and firearm-duty pistol.

The officer is also equipped with a flashlight that is usable in a “low-light” environment.

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Officers with the Mena Police Department and the Polk County Sheriff’s Department recently received training for active shooter situations.

The departments received the training under the leadership of Jami Cook, Director of the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training (CLEST) and the instruction of the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy (ALETA) instructors Senior Agent Robert Reeder and Senior Agent Tony Madlock.

MILO is the official title of the program, the letters are not an acronym simply a name that was suggested and stuck.

The program has been in effect for over 12-years and is constantly updated due to new technology and new scenarios.

The program does not cost taxpayers any money and it is essential to help law enforcement in making split-second decisions for various scenarios.

It is an hour of intense one-on-one, real-time, real-life experience in facing, handling, and reacting to a series of high risk incidents.

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‘Look. Listen. Learn.’-What does that mean?

As Fire Prevention Week approaches, the Mena Fire Department encourages residents to “Look. Listen. Learn.” What does that mean?

Today’s home fires burn faster than ever.

In a typical home fire, you may have as little as one to two minutes to escape safely from the time the smoke alarm sounds.

Knowing how to use that time wisely takes planning and practice.

The Mena Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week Campaign, “Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere.” October 7-13 will be observed as Fire Prevention Week in the city of Mena.

The purpose of Fire Prevention Week is to educate the public about basic but essential ways to quickly and safely escape a home fire.

Statistics show that the number of U.S. home fires has been declining over the past few decades, However, the death rate per 1,000 home fires that are reported to fire departments was 10% higher in 2016 than in 1980.

“These numbers show that while we’ve made significant progress in teaching people how to prevent fires from happening, there’s still much more work to do in terms of educating the public about how to protect themselves in the event of one,” said Lorraine Carli, NFPA’s vice president of Outreach and Advocacy. “This is particularly critical given the increased speed

at which today’s home fires grow and spread.”

Carli also notes that although people feel safest in their home, it is also the place people are at greatest risk to fire, with four out of five U.S. fire deaths occurring at home. That overconfidence contributes to a complacency toward home escape planning and practice.

“Working in the fire service for many years, we know that people often make choices in fire situations that jeopardize their safety or even cost them their lives,” said Steve Egger, Fire Chief of the Mena Fire Department. “We need to do a better job of teaching people about the potentially life-saving difference escape planning and practice can make and motivating them to action.”

Chief Egger says this year’s campaign highlights three steps people can take to help quickly and safely escape a fire: 1) Look for places fire could start; 2) Listen for the sound of the smoke alarm; 3) Learn two ways out of every room.

While the Mena Fire Department and NFPA are focusing on home fires, these fire safety messages apply to virtually anywhere. “Situational awareness is a skill people need to use wherever they go,” said Chief Egger. “No matter where you are, look for a v a i l a b l e -See Learn, page 15 exits. If the

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Mena Water Utilities to begin bi-annual water main flushing Mena Water Utilities will again be conducting their bi-annual water main flushing program during the week of October 8- October 12, 2018.

Mena Water has scheduled the lines on the south side of Highway 71 including the Nunley and Board Camp areas for flushing on Monday and Tuesday.

On Wednesday and Thursday the lines on the north side of Highway 71 are scheduled to be flushed.

Flushing is done as a part of a scheduled preventative maintenance program to help maintain good water quality and to improve the water flow in the water distribution system.

As Mena Water flushes your area, you may experience a temporary reduction in water pressure. You may also see some color and/or sand in your water, or you may notice a slight change in the taste and odor of your water. These conditions are normal during flushing activities, and only temporary.

If you should experience any of these changes, or if you see some cloudiness or rust color in your water, Mena Water recommends that you refrain from washing light colored laundry; likewise, we recommend that you flush the pipes of your home or business.

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Reflections from Faith and History “A Legacy of Faith, Courage and Service”

One such American is the subject of this writing. Born the third of eleven children in a two-room log cabin on December 13, 1887, Alvin Cullum York grew up a hard-working young man farming land which grew rocks much better than it did corn, but he was also rambunctious with quite a wild streak.

After one of his best friends was killed in a bar fight, and through the love, prayers and patience of his mother and pastor and

most of all by the grace of God, York accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior in January 1915. His life was forever changed, and soon after he was very active in his local church, serving as song leader, teacher and elder.

After America entered World War I, the military draft arrived in York›s home town of Pall Mall, but he initially refused to register because of his religious convictions.

A coward he was not, but a hypocrite he was also not. As he later stated, «I was worried clean through. I didn›t want to go and kill. I believed in my Bible.» Encouraged by his pastor, Rosier Pile, York applied for exemption as a conscientious objec-

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tor, but his request was denied as was his appeal. With some reservations and reluctance, York registered for the draft on June 5, 1917 and reported to Camp Gordon, Georgia. However, unanswered questions remained. During a time of soul-searching back home on furlough and upon receiving insightful guidance (rooted in the Bible and American history) from two of his commanding officers, York came to understand the justification and necessity of war in protecting his home, family and way of life and in preserving the freedom to worship and serve God according to his conscience and beliefs.

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see gave him reason for and experience in becoming an excellent marksman. This skill proved very useful when the 82nd Infantry Division was sent to France to defeat the German army. One hundred years ago, October 8, 1918, York›s faith, courage, marksmanship and resolve were put to the ultimate test in the Argonne Forest on Hill 223. To silence a machine gun nest, he shot 28 enemy soldiers and then almost single-handedly captured another 132, including 4 officers. The Commander of the American Expeditionary Forces, General John J. Pershing, called York, «The greatest civilian soldier of the war.» Pershing presented him with America’s highest award for valor; The Congressional Medal of Honor and promoted him to Sergeant. Marshal Foch, Supreme Allied Commander said, “What York did was the greatest thing accomplished by any soldier of all the armies of Europe.”

France awarded him theCroix de Guerre and Legion of Honor. He also received the Croce de Guera and War Medal from Italy.

When York returned to the United States, he received a hero’s welcome and a ticker-tape parade in New York City.

In York›s words, «In the war the hand of God was with us. It is impossible for anyone to go through with what we did and come out without the hand of God. We didn›t want money; we didn›t want land; we didn›t want to lose our boys over there.

But we had to go into it to give our boys and young ladies a chance for peace in the days to come.»

As one of the most decorated soldiers of World War I, Sergeant York was soon famous and therefore highly sought after

by American businessmen, mostly in entertainment, advertising, and publishing.

All the offers he received totaled more than one hundred thousand dollars (1.7 million in 2018 dollars), but York refused them convinced that «Uncle Sam›s uniform ain’t for sale.”

Instead, he returned home where he married his sweetheart Gracie in June 1919 and resumed farming and -See Reflections, pg. 5 serving his

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-Reflections, from pg. 4 church. Alvin York wore the mantle of «war hero» with integrity, dignity and humility, and dedicated the remainder of his life to raising a family and championing rural education, economic development, and charitable and civic causes in his native Fentress County and the State of Tennessee.

The school he founded in 1926, The York Institute, is still in operation in Jamestown. In 1941 a motion picture about his life,Sergeant York, was released, not only exposing new generations to Alvin York, but it also served as a strong patriotic and morale boost to Americans facing World War II. The Sergeant suffered a stroke in 1954, which left him bedridden for the remainder of his life.

Not long before his death, York said that he preferred to be remembered for what he did after the war, «for helping improve education in Tennessee, bringing in better roads, and just helping my fellow man.»

In the fifty-four years since his death, on September 2, 1964, Alvin York’s example and legacy continue to endure and inspire through generations of Tennesseans and many other Americans, including me.

-Prevention, from pg. 1 fire department and other emergency personnel are dedicated to educate the public to help reduce the number of fires and fire injuries.

The key to remember is make the fire safety practices a habit.

The proclamation urges the citizens of Mena to be aware of their surroundings at all times; to look for available ways out of a structure in case of a fire or another emergency; to respond when a smoke alarm sounds and to support the public safety activities and efforts of Mena’s Fire Department and all emergency personnel year round, but especially during Fire Prevention Week.

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Smiling through the season...

The Polk County Health Unit in Mena held a flu clinic last Thursday to help citizens protect themselves from the virus during the upcoming flu season. Pictured from left, Local Health Unit Administrator Tresa Craig, Health Service Specialist II Katherin Beaty and Health Service Specialist II Chelsea Shores. photo | Heather Grabin

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Sara and Caleb Reed, of Mena, Arkansas, are the proud parents of a baby girl born on September 25th.

Kandace Pochmara and Ronald Hopkins, of Mena, Arkansas, are the proud parents of a baby boy born on September 25th.

Summer and Jonathan Barrett, of Vandervoort, Arkansas are the proud parents of a baby girl born on September 25th.

Laine Barber and Matthias Aviles, of Mena, Arkansas are the proud parents of a baby girl born on September 27th.

Join Louise Durham Elementary School at a blood drive with Arkansas Blood Institute from 2 to 6:30 p.m., on Wednesday, October 3 on the bloodmobile. Healthy adults, age 16 and older, can make a life-saving difference for their fellow Arkansans by giving blood.

Each blood donor will receive a collectors’ edition “Hog Wild” t-shirt, plus students who bring in a donor to donate will receive an illuminated yo-yo.

“It’s obvious that we love our football here in Arkansas,” said Danny Cervantes, donor recruitment manager at Arkansas Blood Institute in the Fort Smith area. “But saving the lives of our neighbors and friends through blood donation is what really defines the spirit of our community.”

Arkansas Blood Institute relies solely on volunteer blood donors to meet the needs of patients at more than 40 hospitals and medical facilities statewide.

There is no substitute for blood, and the donation process takes about an hour.

Blood can be donated every 56 days. Platelets can be given as often as every seven days, up to 24 times a year.

If donors opt not to take the t-shirt, funds will be given to Global Blood Fund, a 501(c)(3) charity organization helping to procure much-needed blood center supplies in developing countries.

Appointments to give blood are not required but can be made by visiting arkbi. org or calling (877) 340-8777.

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MARVIN MCKEE WILLIAM H. Daniel enjoyed volunteering to help people, and took pleasure in dancing, concerts, and HARRISON Marvin L McKee, age 80

of Blackfork, AR passed away September 10, 2018.

A memorial service will be held October 6th at 1 p.m. at the Blackfork Rural Volunteer Fire Department, 36455 Blackfork Trail.

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LINDA MARIE MYERS CLABORN Linda Marie Myers Claborn age 71 of Mena, Arkansas formerly of Hatfield, Arkansas passed away Friday, September 28, 2018 in

Mena, Arkansas .

Linda was born on October 7, 1946 in Mena, Arkansas to the late Russell B, Myers and the late Cleo “Peggy” Lutrell Bryant. She was married to the love of her life for 55 years, David Claborn. Linda worked in Hatfield Public School for 27 years and was adored by students and faculty. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend.

Linda is survived by her husband David Claborn of Mena, Arkansas. Daughter Teresa Lynn Clark and husband Rick of Mena, Arkansas. Son David D. “Davie” Claborn and wife Gayla of Glenwood, Arkansas. She was blessed by five grandchildren Scotty and Alex McCormick of Mena, Arkansas; Victoria Claborn Stover of Little Rock, Arkansas; Savannah Claborn Mizell of Bryant, Arkansas; Sawyer Claborn of Glenwood, Arkansas. 9 great-grandchildren whose antics never failed to make her laugh Eva Grace, Brielle, Zuri, Isable Love, and Isaac Stover; Zachary and Connor McCormick; Maxton and Samuel Mizell.

Siblings Bonnie Myers Goad and Ronnie Myers of Mena, Arkansas.

She was preceded in death by her parents Russell Myers and Peggy Luttrell Byrant, her youngest brother and her best childhood friend ever, Terry Dale Myers. Host of other relatives and friends. Funeral service were Monday, October 1, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Beasley Wood Chapel with Brother Donnie Jewell officiating.

Interment followed in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Hatfield, Arkansas under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Family and friends visitation will be Sunday, September 30, 2018 at 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Beasley Wood.

Pallbearers were David D. Claborn, Sawyer Claborn, Jake Stover, Ethan Mizell, Andy Youngblood, and Tony Robbins.

William H. Harrison age 74 of Mena, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2018 in Hot Springs,

Arkansas.

He was born on February 12,1944 in Mena, Arkansas to the late Dexter Harrison and the late Francis McGeorge Harrison. He was married to Beverly Chatham Harrison for 45 happy years and was a member of First United Methodist Church. William proudly served his country in the United States Navy as an Air Traffic Controller. He also worked in off -shore drilling for 30 years. William took pleasure in being outdoors on his tractor, farming and working on many of his building projects. William was a man of many talents and loved his family and spending time with children and grandchildren, for they were his pride and joy. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather uncle and friend to all who knew him. He will be missed by all.

He is survived by wife Beverly Harrison of Mena, Arkansas. Son William Harrison, Jr of Fayetteville, North Carolina. Daughters Carolyn Taylor and husband James of Bay St. Louis, Mississipp; Leanne Ferguson of Mena, Arkansas; Christy Harrison of Mena, Arkansas; Amy Rose and husband Tim of Fayetteville, Arkansas. Grandchildren Cody and Colt Taylor; C.J. Crowley; Emma and Anna Ferguson; Mason, Jake and Mallori Brotherton; Jakson, Harrison and Nik Rose. Great-grandchildren Tripp and Hadleigh Taylor. Nephew Rondal Mullen.

Great nephew and niece Thomas Mullen and Jessica Mullen.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dexter and Francis Harrison and a sister, Marie Mullen Funeral service, with military honors will be Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Beasley Wood Chapel with Reverend Ann Ferris officiating. Interment will follow in the Pinecrest Memorial Park under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Visitation will be Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at Beasley Wood Chapel.

Pallbearers will be C.J. Crowley, Mason Brotherton, Jake Brotherton, Tim Rose, Rondal Mullen, Thomas Mullen, Jakson Rose and Harrison Rose.

visiting museums. His favorite motto was, “if the circus comes to town, make sure to see the elephants”! Most of all Daniel knew how to live life to the fullest and enjoyed a good meal.

Daniel was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend to all.

He will be dearly missed.

He is survived by his wife Patsy Hinchey Fitzgerald of Ft. Worth, Texas. Son Dan Fitzgerald and wife Rindy of Dallas, Texas. Daughters Nancy Fitzgerald of Ft. Worth, Texas; Kitty DePetris of Dallas, Texas; Julie Benites of Las Vegas, Nevada. Niece Colleen Duncan; Five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Pauline Fitzgerald, first wife Janice Ann Fitzgerald, brother Thomas Fitzgerald and his wife Charlotte Fitzgerald.

Mass of Christian Burial was Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Agnes Catholic Church. Rosary was said at 10:00 a.m.

Interment followed in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Pallbearers were Dan Fitzgerald, Jr., Mike Benites, Nick Benites, Jesse Benites, David Matt and Hugh Thompson.

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DANIEL EDWARD FITZGERALD Daniel Edward Fitzgerald age 92, of Ft. Worth, Texas passed away Monday, September 24, 2018 in Texas.

He was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on November 3, 1925 to the late Thomas Edward Fitzgerald and the late Pauline Lois Potter Fitzgerald.

Daniel was married to Patsy Yeager Hinchey Fitzgerald. Daniel proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He worked until he

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even the accuracy of shots fired and the use of chemical agent spray.

After each video ALETA staff members review the actions taken by the officer during the situation with the officer. The ALETA instructor critiques the officers performance, offers suggestions, questions and in some cases challenges the actions, motives and explanations of the officer.

The instructors then question the officer on their knowledge of the law, procedure, tactics and departmental policy.

Mena Police Chief Brandon Martin said that each officer in his department completed their MILO training on September 12. “I would like to thank the instructors for coming out and doing this for us. The training is good.

Training sessions keep you on your toes. They keep you refreshed and give you the ability to look for things that you don’t normally look for,” said Chief Martin.

Chief Martin also called the program “good training for everyone, from the most senior officer to the newest officers.”

Polk County Sheriff Scott Sawyer said, “Training is a priority for us. The Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training mandates that every law enforcement officer must have 40-hours of continuing education every year. The MILO machine is a great training tool. It allows the officer to make instant decisions in simulated life or death scenarios. It then allows us to go back and critique the officer’s decisions.”

Sheriff Sawyer said that his department has enjoyed having the training program available and that he believed “it was a great week of training.”

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LADYCATS SWEEP THE LADY DOGS, LADY CARDNIALS AND LADY LIONS IN VOLLEYBALL

ast week, the Mena Ladycats L (14-4, 7-0) senior high volleyball team took on Waldron, Camden,

and McClellan, and swept all of their matches.

On Monday, September 24th, the Ladycats hosted the Lady Bulldogs of Waldron at the Union Bank Center.

Mena their match in three sets, 3-0.

A day later, on Tuesday, September 25th, Mena traveled to Camden Fairview, where the Ladycats defeated the Lady Cardinals in three sets. In the first set, Mena won 25-14, before winning the second set 25-16, and to cap off the sweep the Ladycats won

the third set 25-9.

On Thursday, September 27th, the Ladycats traveled to McClellan for a double header. Mena won both of their matches in three sets each. The Ladycats outscored McClellan 75-28 in their first match, with three dominating sets (25-9, 25-12, 25-7). In their

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This week, on Tuesday, the Ladycats hosted Mills. On Thursday, October 4th, Mena will travel to Bauxite, and then will compete in the Paris Tournament on Saturday, October 6th.

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BEARCATS FALL TO POTTSVILLE, 32-14; WILL HOST DOVER FRIDAY NIGHT Last Friday, September 28th, the Mena Bearcats (2-3, 0-2) senior high football team traveled to Pottsville to take on the Apaches (2-3, 1-1). Mena was defeated by eighteen point, 32-14.

Mena will host Dover (1-4, 1-1) this Friday night, October 5th. The Pirates will come into Friday’s matchup following a week one loss at Atkins (28-0), a week two loss against Danville (43-19), a week three loss at Fountain Lake

(35-0), a week four win at Subiaco (6-0), and a week five loss against Elkins (50-12).

In matchup history, the Bearcats have a 4-0 record against Dover, having played the last time in 2013, when Mena defeated the Pirates 40-8.

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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Senior Vice President of Lending and Retail Banking, with Union Bank of Mena.

She is a graduate of Aurora University in Aurora, Illinois, and she is the Chairperson of the Harvest of Hope Polk County Backpack Program, Mena Lioness Club board member, and Mena Public School Parental Advisory Council. Young was recognized in 2014 as Mena Public School Volunteer of the Year.

Kay Bowen has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Retail Banking.

Bowen was previously Vice President of Retail Banking with Union Bank of Mena.

She completed the School of General Banking at the University of Central Arkansas, and she is a member of the Mena Regional Support Foundation and the Mena Lioness Club.

Ravan Wagner has been hired as a Loan Officer with Union Bank of Mena. She was previously a Mortgage Lender with a local financial institution and is a graduate of Southern Arkansas University. Wagner is also a board member of the Mena Lioness Club.

Union Bank of Mena is a local, community bank founded in 1934 and has assets of $252.5 million. The bank is owned by Union Bankshares, Inc. and has branches in Mena, Hatfield and Wickes. Union Bankshares also owns First National at Paris, with branches in Paris, Ozark and Clarksville, and Community National Bank in Booneville and Waldron.

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alarm system sounds, take it seriously and exit the building immediately.”

The NFPA has been the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years.

Visit www.firepreventionweek.org for more information about Fire Prevention Week and home escape planning.

-Water, from pg. 3 or business’s pipes is accomplished by opening your front outside hose bib until it runs clear and has no noticeable taste or odor.

Mena Water regrets any inconvenience the flushing may cause you. If you have any questions or if you experience any persistent water quality problems as a result of this maintenance please call Mena Water Utilities at 479-394-2769.

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Free movie night at OLT Free movie night will be held one week later than usual at the Ouachita Little Theatre.

On Wednesday, October 17 the film, “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” will begin at 6:30 p.m.

The movie is a 1966 comedy with just the right amount of “scary” to make it a good ghost story, but it is definetely played for laughs with none other than Don Knotts (of the “Andy Griffith Show” fame) in the leading role.

The movie has reached across generations to become a cult classic loved by millions of fans across the U.S. Admission is always free, although donations are always welcome. Popcorn will be hot and ready along with candy and soft drinks, all only $1 each.

Don’t forget, the OLT is performing “The Miracle Worker”, sponsored in part by the Mena Lions Club and directed by Brad Storey.

Performances will be Oct. 12-15 and 19-22.

Advance tickets are on sale now at the theater office located at 610 Mena Street.

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SHERIFF’S LOG The following information was received from Polk County Sheriff Scott Sawyer for the week of September 24, 2018 – September 30, 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.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Report from complainant on Polk 70 near Cherry Hill of damage done to a fence by a vehicle. Complainant refused to press charges.

Report from complainant on Highway 71 North near Acorn of the fraudulent use of a credit card. Investigation continues.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Report from complainant on Polk 41 South near Potter of problems with their neighbors’ animals. Deputy responded.

Report of a disturbance on Lil George Lane near Yocana. Subject fled before deputies arrived. Investigation continues.

Arrested was Jimmy L. Wright, 33, of Mena, on a Warrant for DWI and Careless/Prohibited Driving.

Arrested was Donnie R. Dollarhyde, 45, of Mena, on two Warrants for Failure to Appear.

Arrested by an officer with the Grannis Police Department was Emanuel L. Hernandez, 31, of Dequeen, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

Arrested was Martha M. Tucker, 37, of Mena, on a Warrant for Delivery of Meth/Cocaine.

Arrested was Kenneth N. Chaney, 42, of Mena, on Warrants for Delivery of Meth/Cocaine and Failure to Appear.

Arrested was Michael G. Taylor, 47, of Mena, on a Warrant for Breaking & Entering and Theft of Property.

Arrested by an officer with the Drug Task Force was Brandi M. Smith, 42, of Mena, on Charges of Delivery of Meth/Cocaine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Report from a Vandervoort woman that her son’s wallet had been stolen, containing personal documents and $85.00 in cash. The victim was compensated for losses. Investigation continues.

Traffic stop on Highway 375 West near Mena led to the arrest of Jack A. Curry, 38, of Hatfield, on a Warrant for Delivery of Meth/Cocaine.

Arrested was Matthew E. Cannon, 38, of Mena, on Warrants for Theft by Receiving, Violation of Suspended Imposition of Sentence and Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Arrested by an officer with Probation/Parole was Trinna E. Myers, 38, of Mena, on Charges of Possession of Meth/Cocaine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Report from complainant on Highway 246 West near Hatfield of a missing family member. The individual was later located.

Report from complainant on Polk 701 near Cove of a disturbance that had occurred earlier. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Report from complainant on Polk 26 near Hatfield of the theft of prescription medication. Investigation continues.

Arrested was Richard C. Russell, 44, of Mena, on a Dallas County Warrant.

Arrested was Carolyn Y. Burrell, 34, of Mena, on a Body Attachment Warrant.

Arrested by an officer with Probation/Parole was Aaron F. Ollar, 30, of Mena, on Charges of Possession of Meth/Cocaine and two counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2018

Report from complainant on Highway 88 West near Mena of vandalism done to equipment. Investigation con-

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Arrested was Mark K. Willingham, 53, of Mena, on a Charge of Possession of Meth/Cocaine, and a Warrant for Battery 3rd Degree and Criminal Mischief 2nd Degree.

Traffic stop in Cove led to a 17-yearold male being issued Juvenile Citations for Obstructing Governmental Operations and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The juvenile was released to the custody of a parent/ guardian.

Report from complainant on Polk 98 near Grannis of the theft of a vehicle.

Investigation continues.

Arrested was Kymberlie A. Chaney, 21, of Cove, on Warrants for Failure to Comply with a Court Order, Felony Failure to Appear and a Sevier County Warrant.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

Report of a disturbance on Polk 164 near Rocky. Deputy responded.

Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Arrested was Tyra N. Cornelius, 33, of Mena, on a Charge of Disorderly Conduct.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked six vehicle accidents this week.

Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 22 Incarcerated Inmates, with 6 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.

Mena Police Department Reports for the Week of September 23, 2018 through September 29, 2018 follow: September 23, 2018 Patrick Don Bates, 45, of Norman was charged with possession of a controlled substance. The arrest followed a call to the parking lot of a local retail store.

September 24, 2018 Jack Ray Cannon, 24, of Mena was charged with theft of property (shoplifting) after officers responded to a call at a local retail store.

Leshonda Price, 34, of Mena was served on two outstanding warrants.

September 25, 2018

Two Mena brothers, ages 17 and 12, were arrested and charged with third degree battery after their mother requested assistance. The case was transferred to juvenile authorities.

A Mena woman reported that her former boyfriend was harassing and threatening her. Case is pending further investigation.

Report was made regarding a local girl harassing another girl. Case is pending interview of all parties concerned.

Daniel Howard, 37, of Mena was arrested on three outstanding warrants.

September 26, 2018 Employees at a local convenience store reported the receipt of a counterfeit ten-dollar bill. Case is pending.

September 27 & 28 & 30, 2018 A local woman reported that someone had tampered with fencing around her yard and had taken pieces of rope.

Case is pending.

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Mena Middle School Choir to present musical What do dinosaurs and space have in common? Find out when the Mena Middle School Sixth Grade Choir presents “A Jurassic Space Odyssey” on Thursday, October 11.

The program will feature Songs of the Jurassic, a prehistoric collection of songs which captures all the enchantment of the prehistoric era. From the soaring Pterosaur, a

processional of Brontosauruses, a Velociraptor rap, to a T-Rex in the Neighborhood this program will captivate and entertain the audience.

Also, part of the program is Dweller of the Cave, a dark, mysterious song which will send shivers down your spine and Is There Life On Mars? which explores the age old question about life on the red planet.

An accident Sunday afternoon claimed the life of 59-year-old John W. Jameson of Park and injured 50-year-old Rhonda C. Jameson of Park.

The couple was eastbound on Highway 270 West near Acorn on their 2007 Harley Davidson and when negotiating a left hand curve the motorcycle traveled

south off the right side of the highway and collided into a rock and dirt embankment before it came to a final stop.

Both victims were transported to Mena Regional Health System.

Road conditions were dry and the weather was clear at the time of the accident.

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THURSDAY – 10/04/2018 • 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 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 479-234-2297 for more information.

• 5:30 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous women’s meeting at the ABC Club at 1159 Hwy, 71, S., Mena.

479-216-4606 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.

• 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Grief Education & Support Group at Ouachita Regional Hospice. For more information call 479-394-1134.

• 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 479243-0297.

• 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 – 10/05/2018 • 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas annual Fall Rummage Sale. At the Mena Elks Lodge. For more information call 479-2164254.

• 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 479-243-0297.

• 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 – 10/06/2018 • 29th Annual Hoo-Rah Days Festival at Herman Dierks Park in De Queen, AR. All Day. • 7:00 a.m. – Farmers Market at the Mena Depot on Sherwood.

• 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas annual Fall Rummage Sale. At the Mena Elks Lodge. For more information call 479-2164254.

• 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Veterans Fishing Day brought to you by the Mena Elks Lodge. Lunch will be served and all Veterans and families are invited. At Charlie Campbells Farm.

• 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.

• 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Octoberfest at 109 8th Street in Mena.

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

• 7:00 p.m. – Holly Grove Missionary Baptist Church 950 Frachiseur Rd. 100th Anniversary. Tribute Quartet in concert. No admission.

• 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. 479-243-0297 or 479216-4606.

SUNDAY – 10/07/2018 • 10:00 a.m. - Holly Grove Missionary Baptist Church 950 Frachiseur Rd. 100th Anniversary.

Mercy River Boys in concert. Potluck lunch will follow.

No admission.

• 2:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479243-0297.

• 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.

• 8:00 p.m. – Democratic Party of Polk County donation BBQ dinner at Cove Town Hall in Cove, AR MONDAY – 10/08/2018 • Polk County Housing Authority will be closed for Columbus Day. • 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. – The Cove Branch Library will be open.

• 1:30 p.m. – Polk County Genealogical Society will meet at the Polk County Library.

• 3:00 p.m. – The Airport Commission’s meeting will be held at the UA-Rich Mountain Boardroom in the Spencer Building, 1100 College Drive.

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

• 6:00 p.m. – Democratic Party of Polk County meets at Papa’s Mexican Café. Anyone interested is welcome. You do not have to be a member.

• 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 479243-0297.

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

• 7:00 p.m. – Mena Elks Lodge meeting. All Elks are invited to attend.

• 7:30 p.m. – Mountain Meadow Chapter #22 Order of the Eastern Star will meet at the Mountain Meadow Masonic Lodge Hall in Hatfield.

TUESDAY – 10/09/2018 • 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 driving portion of the drivers test will be given at the Morrow Street Housing Authority as long as road conditions are optimal, and the written 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. – Home Front Warriors CMA Chapter 377 Bible Study at the Limetree Restaurant.

Public is invited.

• 6 – 8 p.m. – Country and Gospel music is played at the Polk County Housing Authority Community Room.

• 6:00 p.m. – American Legion Post 18 potluck dinner, at Veteran’s Park in Acorn, with meeting to follow at 7 p.m.

• 6:30 p.m. – Shady Fire and Rescue District 10 will meet at the Shady Community Center.

• 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Bluegrass music at Morrow Street Housing Authority Community Room.

• 7:00 p.m. – The Dallas Valley R.V.F.D. will meet for training at the Firehouse.

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

• 7:00 p.m. – The Wickes V.F.W. Post #10484 will meet at the Wickes Community Center.

• 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at First United Methodist Church, 9th & Port Arthur. 479-234-2887 or 479-234-3043.

WEDNESDAY – 10/10/2018 • 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 Mena.

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

• 12:00 p.m. – Sociable Seniors Luncheon at New China. Anyone over 50 years of age welcome for fun and comradery. For more information call Ken or Diane at 479-243-0191.

• 12:00 p.m. – Quality of Life Outreach meeting at Lavilla Restaurant.

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

• 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 479-243-0297.

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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 a team of fully licensed, insured, and uniformed professionals. Let us get your lawn in shape for Fall with our seasonal services. Flower bed/landscape construction, light drive way repair, seasonal planting, pre-emergence, hedge/shrub/ tree trimming, property clean up, and much more. Cal for a free estimate 479394-2699. We are lawn care done right.

House cleaning and more! Call Ina

at 479-234-5396.

Books & Stuff (479) 234-5568, 410 Sherwood Ave. Mena, AR

Clean and comfortable housing since 1969, No Pets. J. Ray & Maria’s MH Park and Rentals. Hwy 71 North, Mena, AR. 479-216-3085

Yard mowing, weed eating, bush hogging, handyman services and repairs, light carpentry and power washing. Have a tractor with implements for larger jobs. Bill Duff 479-216-5204 GET RICH AND FAMOUS open the

restaurant you have always wanted to own. Former restaurant space now available. No equipment. Water/Gas/Electric/ Trash all paid, three months free rent to help you get started. Great Location, 410 Sherwood, State Farm Insurance Bldg.

George S. Davis 479-243-5049

Yard Sale - Bake Sale - Saturday, Oct. 6th Zafra Church 13466 Zafra Road, 7:30-2:00. All proceeds go to the Zafra Youth group. Lots of goodies. Don’t miss out!

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

Need your land cleared? Let me Mulch it for you! RC Customz Land Clearing, Mulching and More. Some services but not all include; fence lines, clearing of lots, and trenching.

This is a great solution for clearing overgrowth while leaving desirable trees. We service both residential and commercial customers. Military discount available. For more information and estimates contact Russell Lane at 479-216-2976.

For Sale good deal on a Brinkman Deluxe charcoal/wood, smoker/grill with cover. Only used 7 times, $75.00. Call 479-437-5050

Brodix, Inc. is accepting applications for a full-time office position.

Bookkeeping, business letter typing/ drafting, and computer experience (accounting softwar, e-mail/internet, spreadsheets, etc.) would be helpful.

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; benefits available for full-time positions. Notice to Applicants: Screening tests for alcohol and illegal drug use may be required before hiring and during your employment.

Garage Sale Thurs.-Sat. October 4-6, 7:30-? Garage is full! Name brand fall/winter girl’s clothes, sizes up to 10/12. Women small and medium shirts, including Affliction and Sinful. Plus size womens clothes, jeans in all sizes.

Housewares, collectables, and toys.

Too much to list. Don’t miss this one! End of South Mena Street, past McMillan Park, watch for signs.

Maroon recliner with massage and heat $150. A large entertainment center from Germany, solid 2 wood, 54 1/2” wide and 59 6, 1/2” tall.

January 2016 A Jingle Bell Rock Santa edition 1 and in original box $40. A Teddy Bear Rocking Chair, musical $25.

Call 479-394-1007

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Need a painter? Call Chuck , 35+ years experience. Residential, commercial, brush, roll, spray, water blasting, stain cabins. Dry wall repair, epoxy floors, wallpaper striping, cabinets, no job too small. Home 479-385-9320 Cell 505-414-0302.

Pulse Multi-Media is accepting applications for inserters. Applications may be picked up at 1168 Highway 71 South in Mena. Call 479-243-9600 for more information.

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