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Plane Forced to Make Emergency Landing in Vandervoort

[MENA} On Tuesday Sept 30th at 4:15 pm Polk County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch received a phone call from Memphis Air Center that a small plane, a Piper Cherokee, was going to attempt to make an emergency landing in a field seventeen miles west of the Mena Airport. Their information came from the pilot of the plane via radio communication. There CONTINUED ON PAGE 6

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‘Cardiac Cats’ Remain Undefeated The undefeated Mena Bearcats are 5-0 and 2-0 in conference play as they are set to host Bauxite for Homecoming this Friday. Coach Tim Harper said following last week’s win, “How about them Cardiac Cats! These kids played their hearts out! I’m so proud of everyone of them!” If you can’t make the game, watch them LIVE online at MyPulseNews TV. SEE FULL HOMECOMING PICTORIAL & SCHEDULE PAGE 19.

Mena Advertising & Promotion Commission Names Riner as New Marketing Director

BY LEANN DILBECK William Rainey, Chair of Mena’s Advertising and Promotion Commission, has announced that Candace Riner has been named the new Marketing Director. Riner is charged with promoting Mena to increase the tourism industry that is proven to be one of the county’s top and most viable economic stimulators. Riner said that she considers it both an honor and privilege to promote and represent this beautiful community, an excitement Rainey and the Commission greatly welcome, “She brings an upbeat spirit to the table and a true excitement and passion to see our community move forward. We look forward to her bringing a closer connection to our community and our churches, which will be something we’ve been missing.

Communications being key to her new job, Riner holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Speech Communication from Arkansas Tech University and has been working with civic, community and non-profit organizations for the last 14 years.

Riner, and her husband, Andy, the current Prosecuting Attorney for the 18th West Judicial District, moved to the area 9 years ago CONTINUED ON PAGE 7

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Public Golf Course in Need of Help

BY MELANIE BUCK In the late 1920’s, Mena Golf Association deeded land over to the Mena Lions Club that has become known as Mena Lions Club Public Golf Course. For almost a century, the greens and clubhouse have been open for the enjoyment of Polk County citizens and visitors. For several years the property also sported a ballpark.

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A NOTE FROM THE

Photography is a rapidly growing hobby. When you first get into it, you think it’s all about having a good camera, which is definitely important, but you learn quickly that it also has a lot to do with the lens. Your naked eye sees the opportunity, your creative soul envisions the perfect shot, and then you look through the lens… only to see something completely different. The lens in which we look through can change the perspective entirely.

Isn’t life so incredibly similar? So many lenses to choose from and as we get older, we find that age and experience can be the best lenses.

I’ve had the opportunity recently to speak to two different classes of journalism students. What a blessing to see the enthusiasm and “I can change the world” that flows from their eyes! It made me reminiscent of different influential people who have streamed through my life from childhood until now that have made an incredible impact on choices that I’ve made. God strategically placed each of them in His providential way as to guide me through a series of experiences that either made me a stronger wife, more intuitive mother, better friend, savvy entrepreneur, more faithful in my walk… and on and on.

Even as a child, I always enjoyed visiting with women who were older. Regardless of where I was in my particular place in life, these women were always willing to share their pearls of wisdom with me. Conversations that I’m sure they no longer remember but have resonated with me and guided me years later.

Titus 2:3-5 Older women likewise are to be reverent in their behavior, not malicious gossips nor enslaved to much wine, teaching what is good, so that they may encourage the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, to be sensible, pure, workers at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishonored.

No single woman throughout my life made more of an impact than my precious mother. I think she is even amazed to this day at the things that I have tucked away in my heart that I absorbed when she never even knew I was watching or listening.

It’s no secret that age and experience create such a new perspective or “lens” on life. I read once “God redeems your story by surrounding you with people who need to hear your past, so it doesn’t become their future.” May we who are “more experienced,” (note I didn’t say older) always take the opportunity to breathe wisdom into young, eager, impressionable minds… what may seem so small and unimportant can forever shape another’s life and family to be multiplied throughout generations.

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od redeems your story by surrounding you with people who need to hear your past, so it doesn’t become their future.”

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Ferguson Battling Kidney Disease Sister Perfect Match for Transplant

BY MELANIE BUCK Back in July, Mena native Craig Ferguson visited his doctor due to cramps he was having in his lower back. The cramps were so bad that he was unable to sleep. The doctor began testing to find the source of the pain. Little did Ferguson know that the visit would be a life altering moment.

Ferguson has been relatively healthy his entire life, only suffering from common ailments, so it was a shocking moment when the doctor called him and said to get to the closest hospital, immediately. A friend drove Ferguson to his local hospital in Columbus, Nebraska. Upon arrival, the doctor informed him that his kidneys did not seem to be working. Due to the hospital in Columbus being a small facility, doctors sent Ferguson to Bryan Health, a learning hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska for more in-depth testing.

His parents, Travis and Pam Ferguson of Mena, were already on their way to be with their son when they got the call; Ferguson was in complete kidney failure. Doctors are still unsure why Ferguson’s kidneys have shut down and that is one of their goals, to find out why.

DNA testing has been sent to labs to try and determine the cause. In the meantime, his kidneys are deteriorating and are only half the size they should be. He is now on regular dialysis treatments, called peritoneal dialysis. Some of those treatments are done on his own, at home, and take over 9 hours to complete.

His parents called his sister, Amy Ledbetter, and gave her the news. “Whenever I was flying there, I was in a Chicago airport, and I remember my mom calling and telling me that his kidneys had failed and that there was nothing that they could do and that he would have to have a transplant. I just remember knowing that it would be me, that I would do it. And the Lord just gave me complete peace about that,” stated Ledbetter.

On July 16, Ledbetter began her testing for the would-be donor. “On July 19, they called me and told me that I was a perfect match, ‘as perfect as it gets,’” recalled Ledbetter.

She added, “I’m a perfect match but I haven’t finished all of my testing yet. I have to go back for my final CT scan, ultra-sound, and echocardiogram. I went to Hot Springs to do some testing in between. Their lab did the work and sent it to Nebraska. I also did a spot urine test at Mena Regional that was sent to Nebraska as well.”

Ledbetter’s final testing will be done in mid-November. Once that process is complete and Ferguson’s DNA tests come back, they are hopeful to get the green light for surgery.

“We’ve been told that once everything has been given ‘a go’ that it will be 2-6 months before transplant surgery. It will be done at the transplant center in Omaha Nebraska. It’s an amazing place. It’s very friendly and the staff is wonderful,” stated Ledbetter.

Although Ferguson worries about his sister, he is thankful that she is willing to go through such a grueling process for him. “I appreciate her going through all this hassle, the testing and things. She’s driven to Omaha twice now. I worry about her but am thankful that we can do this together,” stated Ferguson.

To help with medical expenses, a benefit dinner and silent auction has been set for Saturday, October 11, at the Polk County Fairgrounds from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. In addition to the dinner and auction, chances are also being sold for an 8x12 Utility Shed. Those tickets can be purchased at Farmers’ Co-Op, Not Just Chicken, and Outback Barn, Inc., all in Mena. Richie Owens & Six Mile Creek will provide entertainment. For more information you can call Amy Ledbetter at The Outback Barn, 479-394-1200.

Ledbetter said, “I’m so grateful for all the friends that have prayed and been there with us through this. People from all over come up and say they’ve prayed for us. Even though Craig doesn’t live here anymore, his roots are here, as well as his friends and family.”

Ferguson would like everyone to know how thankful he is for his hometown. “Even though I’ve been gone since 1999, I still have family and friends there. I have a great support group in Nebraska but it feels really good to have the support of my hometown community. I’ve been getting phone calls, cards, and emails from people back home and I want to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers and for all who are helping with the benefit.”

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Federal Aviation Administration Announces $270,000 Grant for Mena Intermountain Airport

BY MELANIE BUCK Mena Intermountain Airport is one of eight airports in the state that will receive grant funding from the Federal Aviation Administration. Over $4.1 million will be shared between the chosen airports. Mena will receive $270,000 out of that total to upgrade its master plan and identify future airport needs.

According to Airport Manager Will Robbins, all airports of good size are required by the FAA to maintain certain standards. Those standards are maintained throughout the industry by conducting plans such as the ten-year and forty-year plans that Mena Airport has.

The FAA gives grants of this type for the purpose of trying to determine what the needs of a particular airport will be in the next 10-40 years by conducting studies. These studies will be used to further develop the master plan.

Robbins stated, “It’s something the FAA wants us to do. You need to know where you’re going and what’s going on. It’s so the airport can be ready for future deeds. It’s a ‘look forward’ type of thing.”

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The Knights of Columbus embarked on their annual fundraiser drive, known as the Tootsie Roll drive this week. The Knights will visit area businesses wearing their well-known yellow aprons as they ask citizens and business leaders for their support. Fundraising from the drive benefits Intellectual Disabilities; 85 percent will go to Polk County Development Center (PCDC) and 15 percent will go to Arkansas Rehabilitation Camp (ARC).

[ABOVE]: Tom Deters presents The Pulse’s Emmye Rowell with her Tootsie Roll as Cynde Hampton presents the annual donation to Jimmy Scroggins.

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Single Parent Scholarship Fund board member Kim Hughes thanks Rotary Club President Linda Rowe for the local club's $500.00 contribution. The Polk County/Mena Rotary Club has supported the Single Parent Scholarship fund since both were founded in 2000. In thanking the club, Hughes said, "Rotary not only helped us get started, but also has been a major reason that we've been able to help so many single parents."

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October 11, 2014 5 pm - 8 pm • Polk Co. Fairgrounds

Craig Ferguson’s Race Against Kidney Disease Craig is the son of Pam & Travis Ferguson. On April 7th he was told he was in the last stage of kidney failure. His sister, Amy Ledbetter, is a perfect match! He is currently on home dialysis. Soon, they will meet up in Omaha, NE for the transplant. This benefit is to help with the medical expenses Craig has and will incur during this time. A benefit account has been set up at the Union Bank of Mena. For more information, contact Judith at 479-243-7557.

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BY MELANIE BUCK In the past twelve months, three officials of Polk County have been honored by being appointed or elected to positions on Arkansas state boards.

Polk County Clerk Terri Harrison was chosen last October as the 2014-2015 President of the State Association of County Clerks.

The Association is an executive board that provides continuing education to county clerks, as well as, addressing issues and concerns within state legislative sessions.

Harrison’s two-year term began on January 1, 2014 and will end on December 31, 2015. Harrison stated, “It’s a great honor to be chosen for this position. It gives me the opportunity to be a voice for the people of Polk County.”

In August of this year, Sheriff Mike Godfrey was appointed as Legislative Chairman of the Arkansas Sheriffs’ Association Executive Board. The Sheriffs’ Association supports the Constitution and 2nd Amendment rights of citizens. As Legislative Chairman, Godfrey will serve as liaison between the Sheriffs’ Association and the Arkansas Legislature to protect those rights. “It’s truly an honor to be elected to this position. It’s something I’ve always wanted to do.

In my position as legislative chair, I’ll be dealing with the state legislature and I think it’s a real advantage that I can give them the perspective of Polk County. They hear from people all the time but I can say this is how Polk County feels,” said Godfrey.

County Judge Brandon Ellison was most recently appointed to the Executive Board of the Association of Arkansas Counties. The main purpose of the board is to work for the improvement of county government. Ellison stated, “I was a little surprised when my fellow County Judges selected me to serve on the Executive Board of the County Judges Association of Arkansas, but, after only four years as an elected official, to be chosen to serve as a director for the Association of Arkansas Counties is an honor that I could have never expected. The AAC has tremendous input and influence on proposed legislative measures. I will have a voice as I fight for Polk and other rural counties.”

Not only is Polk County home to these officials, but also to Nate Bell, Arkansas State Representative, District 20. Bell, serves as Caucus Rules Chairman of the House GOP Caucus Executive Committee, a position he was appointed to in April. Bell said, “Polk County is blessed to have some of the finest elected officials in the state. Sheriff Godfrey follows former Sheriff Oglesby as a leader in the Arkansas Sheriff's Association and our Clerk Terri Harrison has worked to keep our elections fair and legal through the adaptation to HAVA, the transition from paper ballots to electronic voting machines, offsite early voting and electronic poll-books. Judge Ellison has rapidly moved to a leadership position in the County Judge's Association and now has been chosen to represent his fellow county judges on the Executive Board of the Arkansas Association of Counties. Each of these folks deserves to be recognized as a leader in their professional capacity and are assets to our county. I've worked with each of them prior to and during my legislative service and they are always knowledgeable, hard working and helpful. It's truly an honor to serve the citizens of this area alongside these great folks. Congratulations to each of them.”

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was no further information received from the plane at that time. With no confirmation of a safe landing, Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Polk County Emergency Management (OEM) were notified in attempt to locate the plane.

OEM identified seventeen miles west of Mena Airport as being the Arkansas/Oklahoma state line between an area north of Hwy 246 W and Alder Springs. Deputies were dispatched to these areas to try and locate the field in which the plane landed. The Sheriff’s Department used tracking devices to attempt to locate the plane’s Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) that is designed to activate automatically and start transmitting a signal to help locate the plane during a crash or hard landing.

OEM staff remained at the office to assist with mapping and communicating with the FAA and the Air Force’s Crash/Rescue center in Dallas. GPS coordinates were received and plotted across the state border and into Oklahoma. Both Leflore & McCurtain counties were notified along with United States Forest Service law enforcement. Polk County Deputies are still searching fields along the possible route for any signs of a plane landing.

Shortly after 5pm a second set of GPS coordinates were received from Air Force Rescue that was plotted seventeen miles southwest of the Mena Airport in the Whiskey Peak area west of Hatton. The Sheriff’s office was updated and deputies begun to search in this area. OEM identified by aerial photography possible landing areas. AirEvac, the air medical helicopter in DeQueen, was contacted and asked to join the search to help quickly locate the plane from the air due to not knowing if there were injuries or not.

Nathan Cline, a local pilot and owner of an aviation business at the Mena Airport was contacted by OEM to ask for technical assistance in aiding the search. He stated that the pilot was a customer of his and that the pilot had already contacted him and that both he and his wife were on the ground safely after an emergency landing. Mr. Cline stated that the plane was in the Vandervoort area. OEM requested the pilot’s cell phone number and made direct contact with the pilot and determined that the plane was one to two miles west of Vandervoort and north of Hwy 246 East. Deputies Randy Jewell and Clint Bell responded to the area, being familiar with the area as they both live there.

Deputy Jewell had the pilot, Fred Fallis of Sevier County, on the phone trying to determine an exact area by landmarks when Mr. Fallis stated that he heard a siren. Deputy Bell had located the plane and was attempting to get the pilot’s attention with his siren. Deputy Bell had been alerted to the plane’s location by his son, that was riding in a private vehicle with his mother when he noticed a plane in the field, and called his dad.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Polk County OEM responded to the field in which the plane safely landed. Once verified that everyone was safe, the plane’s ELT was turned off in order to avoid interfering with any other air traffic in our area.

The FAA gave clearance from the plane and scene to be released to the plane’s owner as it was determined not to have be an accident or crash, just an off-airport landing. The plane will be repaired on site and flown back to Mena Airport for a complete inspection.

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Brianna Goss receives official notification from Betty Philpot that she has been named the 2014 recipient of the Bill R. Philpot Memorial Single Parent Scholarship. Ms Goss is working toward a double major in accounting and business administration. Now attending Rich Mountain Community College, she plans to transfer to the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith to complete her education. The Philpot scholarship is funded by contributions honoring Mr. Philpot.

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just after they married and consider Polk County to be their “home sweet home.”

Riner is eager to begin working with the Commission to create a strategic plan that will continue to capitalize on the assets and events of the area as well as its natural beauty but she also recognizes the large opportunity of targeting conventions and meetings thanks to some new additions, “Mena is now the best location in Southwest Arkansas to hold meetings, conventions, cultural, historical, and performing arts productions. With the addition of the Mena High School Performing Arts Center and the new Ouachita Center on the campus of Rich Mountain Community College, we have an opportunity to see more great things happen here.” Riner, is also eager to see the reopening of the area’s crown-jewel, “Upon the completion and reopening of Queen Wilhelmina State Park Lodge, I believe we will see an increase in tourism through Mena. The National Talimena Scenic Byway tops the lists of places to visit in Southwest Arkansas. We have a lot to offer motorcyclists, vacationers and weekenders.”

She is also looking forward to being involved with local efforts to revitalize Mena’s downtown, the gateway to the Talimena, “We want travelers through Mena to stop and enjoy our quaint little town by shopping with local businesses, enjoying the variety of eating establishments, and stay in one of the unique bed and breakfasts, hotels, or cabins.”

Riner has a very clear vision that while Mena embraces the new, it can return to a more booming time, “I count it a blessing to live in this community and know so many wonderful people. I want to see Mena be the place that lifelong residents here talk about so often… the ‘good ole’ days’, when things were booming and growing… the time when downtown didn’t have vacant buildings and patrons were walking Mena Street with shopping bags… the days when the historical homes were not so historic yet and welcoming and offering warm hospitality to out of town guests. Yes! Those were the days! But they are not far from our reach!”

Riner appreciates the importance that local events have as an integral part of the marketing equation, “Of course, we have many local yearly events that take place and draw visitors to the area. We desire to see these events grow for the organizations that host them and for the benefit to our community. The A&P holds several sponsored events including the famous Lum & Abner Festival, Mena’s 4th of July Festival, the Rod Run, and the Christmas Festival.”

After working for a while in the private sector, Riner began utilizing her event coordination and communication talents for two different area Christian non-profit organizations.

She will continue to own and direct Dream Spinners, a Christian-based dance and performance company, which is in its 16th year. She is also president and director of a character and social graces girls’ ministry, Princess in His Image Ministries and currently serves as the board chair for Fresh Start Pregnancy Resource Center in Mena.

Riner also recognizes that there is strength in numbers and that the city’s residents can be the most powerful ambassadors and recruiters, a group that she plans to be a CONTINUED ON PAGE 8

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In 1982, the sand greens were updated to grass greens and has been maintained by three managers over the last twenty-two years. The most recent manager’s family maintained the grounds for over twenty of those years and has now moved on, leaving the Lions Club scrambling to find a replacement. Until a replacement is chosen, the Lions Club is asking for volunteers to bring the landscape and clubhouse back ‘up to par.’ “We’re going to start trying to get it cleaned back up. It’s in a bit of a lurch right now but we’ve already gotten started. Some of us started last week with weed eating, brush hogging, and such,” stated Larry Stewart, of the Mena Lions Club.

Once the 9-hole course re-opens, greens fees and yearly fees for individuals, couples, and families will be charged at a relatively low price.

Stewart stated “There are no concessions and right now, no golf carts. But, when we get a new manager we look forward to having carts.”

Stewart added, “Any volunteers would be much appreciated. They can call me at 479-394-3901 and I’ll be glad to work with them. Right now it’s unplayable but we are going to try to get it back in shape by this fall or next spring.”

Riner

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resource for and to share her contagious enthusiasm, “This is a great place to live, work and play. We have numerous parks and recreational opportunities. Visitors and residents alike can hike, fish, hunt, golf, canoe, bike, boat, horseback, off-road and the list just goes on! Each resident can be a part in the promotion of Mena and our beautiful area… to share and encourage others to come enjoy and stay awhile. I want to challenge each person to find us on Facebook – VISIT MENA – and “like” our page. When you see something posted about what is going on here, please share so your friends and family from outside our area will see what ‘great things are happening here’ and want to visit. We can work together to make this a better place to live, work and play.”

Tourism is a $5.9 billion industry to Arkansas and Riner plans to capitalize on the exceptional job that the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism do in pulling tourists into our state and she will focus on bringing them to Mena.

“I look forward to visiting with many familiar faces, meeting many new people and representing and serving our community and people in this position.” Riner said she believes that God led her into this new endeavor and is eager to see more ‘good things happen’ here.

[MENA] Mena Regional Health System recently held their Annual Employee Appreciation Cookout for the MRHS employees. The event was also open to the community and proved to be a great fundraising success. The Foundation recently donated $100,000 for the renovation of the Medical Surgery Department and $25,000 to Mena Medical Associates. They also host the yearly Teddy Bear Clinic for all first grade students and M.A.S.H. (Medical Application for Science and Health) Camp.

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[BELOW]: The 2014 Polk County & Western District Farm Family of the Year - the Richie and Jennifer Broach Family - were honored Monday night during Farm Bureau’s annual banquet. President Allen Stewart presented a plaque and State Representative Nate Bell presented a proclamation on behalf of the State Legislature.

Following the presentations, Mary Holland gave a slide show as a fitting tribute to the family and their dedication to farming.

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Broach Family & Don Craig Honored During Farm Bureau Annual Banquet

[ABOVE]: During Monday night’s annual banquet, President Allen Stewart made a surprise presentation to fellow board member Don Craig for his 40 years of dedicated service to Farm Bureau.

Members also approved resolutions and by-law changes before keynote speaker Chuck Tucker, Vice-President of Organization & Member Services addressed the crowd.

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Richard Pena for Polk County Judge

I, Richard Pena, from Hatfield, Arkansas, am running for Polk County Judge. I believe the most serious issue facing Polk County is the condition of many of its county roads. In the past years the vegetation has become a hazardous nuisance to the county residents, school bus drivers, and emergency vehicles. My highest priorities would be to maintain and improve county roads on a needs-based system; work to implement more cost-effective strategies for long-term road care, and balance the county’s budget in a way that benefits all residents.

As county judge, I anticipate to secure adequate funding for all projects, from start to finish, by balancing the county budget with an objective, fair approach. By applying for grants and analyzing the conditions of the county’s infrastructure, our budget will be sufficient to make great strides toward safer roads. I will also take advantage of the most modern dust control techniques to help reduce long-term costs.

I believe I am qualified for this position because I have more than thirty years of railroad experience, including rehabilitating rail beds and training engineers. I am a volunteer firefighter in Hatfield, Arkansas, a school bus driver and substitute teacher for all surrounding regions, and an umpire and referee. I have served as a member of the school board in Glendale, Arkansas, helped lead Crime Stoppers in Dumas, Texas, and served on the Highway Department in rebuilding interstate in Forrest City, Arkansas. Personally, I am a proud member of the First Baptist Church in Mena, Arkansas, and I enjoy spending time with my wife, Sharon Kay Pena of forty-seven years. Together we are blessed with three children, seven grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. I am a musician and vocalist, as well as a children’s author since 2011 (The Train that Saved Christmas). As county judge I want to maintain an open-door policy to the community to build stronger, more confident relationships. As a professional railroad engineer, your neighbor and friend, I want to bring the very best to the community of Polk County.

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Christ’s Church of Mountain Fork Celebrates Homecoming

BY MELANIE BUCK Christ’s Church of Mountain Fork celebrated their yearly Homecoming service on Sunday, September 27, and included a building dedication in the ceremonies.

The Homecoming service is an annual event celebrated by present and past members of the church. This year over 135 were present for the festivities that included music by the Rose Family, and a sermon by guest speaker Artie Carnes, the current director of the Kiamichi Mountain Mission located in Honobia, Oklahoma. “We were quite surprised with the amount of former members who attended. The large crowd added to the already joyful and thankful atmosphere,” stated Pastor Dino Weingarten.

After scripture reading and prayer, the yearly reading of the Memorial Roll was performed and plaques were given to family and friends in honor of those who have passed away. A dedication of the new addition to the building was also performed. Pastor Weingarten said, “The building which we call ‘The Multipurpose Building,’ will be used for fellowship dinners and youth activities such as basketball and other indoor games. We hope the building is a blessing to the Church and community.” The church’s oldest member, Virgil Justice, gave the invocation for the new building.

Following the ceremonies, the ladies of the church served a potluck dinner to all those in attendance. After the dinner visitors and friends were invited to tour the new building at their leisure.

Tiffany Vanessa Rowland Brewer, age 31, of Hatfield, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2014 in Mena.

She was born September 9, 1983 in Mena, Arkansas to Danny Rowland and to the late Sharon Harris Rowland. Tiffany was a Registered Nurse and had a caring and loving rapport with her patients as well as her fellow nurses. She had a competitive spirit and a joy for sports. Tiffany's truest love was her family, and her heart was her children, spending every spare moment with them, taking them to the park, and enjoying them whenever she could. She will be missed every day by her loving family, as a wonderful and loving mother, daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt and a friend to many.

She is survived by her children Trey Beshears and Vivi Kay Brewer; father, Danny Rowland of Mena, Arkansas; brother, Rodney Rowland and wife Jennifer of Mena, Arkansas; Kyle Rowland and wife Nicole of Mena, Arkansas; grandmothers, Pansy Rowland of Marvell, Arkansas and Edith Johnston of Siloam Springs, Arkansas; niece and nephew, Lily Rowland and Luke Rowland; and numerous cousins, aunts, and uncles and a host of friends too great to mention.

Funeral services were Sunday, October 5, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. in the Beasley-Wood Chapel with Brother Donnie Jewell officiating. Interment followed in Pinecrest Memorial Park under the direction of the

EURA DEAN DUNAGAN Eura Dean Dunagan, age 77, of Watson, Oklahoma, died Monday, October 6, 2014 in Mena. He was born on Thursday, August 19, 1937 to Frank Benton and Mary Maude Smith Dunagan in Watson, Oklahoma.

Dean served his country in the Army National Guard and was honorably discharged. He worked 18 years for Alltel serving south Polk County, Arkansas and McCurtain County, Oklahoma, as well as a small business owner for many years. Dean was a longtime board member and overseer of West View Cemetery in Cove, which was dear to his heart. He loved spending time with his daughters and grandchildren and also enjoyed gardening and carpentry.

Dean was a loving father, grandfather, uncle and friend and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Marcell Dunagan; two sisters, Lettie Mae Dunagan and Cozetta Sager.

Survivors include two daughters and sons in law, Julie and Aaron Stancil of Horatio, Arkansas and Christy and John Nance of Mena, Arkansas; five grandchildren, Colby Stancil, Courtney Stancil, Caitlin

Stancil and Laci Stancil all of Horatio and Lindsay Onstad of Avondale, Arizona; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Graveside services will be Saturday October 11, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the West View Cemetery at Cove with Brother Lance Ashmore officiating. Visitation will be general at the Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena.

Memorials can be made to the West View Cemetery, P.O. Box 662, Mena, Arkansas 71953.

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MONNIE BROWN SCOTT Monnie Brown Scott, age 100, of Roswell, Georgia, formerly of Mena, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 23, 2014 in Georgia.

She was born July 19, 1914, one of eleven children to the late Jim and Becky Brown of Polk County, Arkansas. In 1935, she married George Scott and they settled in the San Francisco Bay area. After his death in 1969, she returned to Arkansas where she spent many happy years surrounded by family and friends.

She moved to Georgia to live with her daughter, Susan. Many family members attended a celebration of her 100th birthday in May where she shared stories and played the harmonica.

Monnie was a member of Atlanta Street Baptist Church in Roswell. A talented and well-respected woman, she found joy in opening her home, serving wonder-

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ful meals and entertaining guests. Above all she strived to serve the Lord in all she did.

She is survived by daughters, Georgene R. Barringer of Torrance, California and Susan K. Frye of Roswell, Georgia; grandson Scott E. Barringer and wife Jennifer; granddaughter Stacy Mercado; sister Hazel Goodman of California; great-grandchildren Carley Barringer Hibbard, Megan, Amy, Grant, and Laura Barringer Allison and Kimberly Mercado, all of California.

Many beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins throughout the country.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Becky Brown, her husband George R. Scott, brothers, Claude Brown, John Brown, Buster Brown, and Barney Brown, sisters, Delia Chambers and Maggie Lawrence.

A memorial graveside service was held in Pinecrest Memorial Park in Mena on Saturday, September 27, 2014, 11:00 a.m. with Brother Bernard Rusert officiating under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Family and friends visitation was Friday, September 26, 2014, at Beasley Wood Funeral Home from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Pallbearers were Tony Lambert, Kade McFadden, Scott Brown, Andy Brown, Jason Lawrence, and Ray Hunter.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name on behalf of her granddaughter, Stacy, to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society at www.nationalmssociety.org/donate.

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Pallbearers were Jerod McCormick, Jared White, Chris Burger, Damon Miller, Rodney Castor, and Travis Cook. Honorary pallbearers were Aaron Marshall, Robert Wells and Darryl Steele.

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October 8, 2014

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BY MICHAEL REISIG The American government loves regulations. Never in the history of the world has there been a government or a president so enamored of supervision – so intent on making life more difficult for the common man and woman. I’ve done a little research on the web and found a handful of relatively new items that just make me dizzy and dumbfounded. *I recently discovered that The National Forest Service is considering regulations to restrict the photography of “government-owned” natural beauty to those photographers who have paid a $1500 registration fee. Unregistered photographers would face the possibility of fines that will range upwards of $1,000. If the plans are finalized in November, any media with a camera, even a simple cell phone camera, will have to purchase a permit from the Forest Service if they plan on taking photographs of our national outdoor treasures. *Apparently the state of Texas now requires every new computer repair technician to obtain a private investigator’s license. In order to receive a private investigator’s license, an individual must either have a degree in criminal justice or must complete a three-year apprenticeship with a licensed private investigator. If you are a computer repair technician that violates this law, or if you are a regular citizen that has a computer repaired by someone not in compliance with the law, you can be fined up to $4,000 and you can be put in jail for up to a year. * Washington D.C. has decided that all tour persons should purchase a license in order to show our capitol to other people. If you attempt to offer a tour without a license, you can be jailed for up to 90 days. * In Lake Elmo, Minnesota farmers can be fined $1,000 and put in jail for 90 days for selling pumpkins or Christmas trees that are grown outside city limits. * In the state of Texas, apparently it doesn't matter how much formal interior design education you have – you need a government license to refer to yourself as an "interior designer" or use the term "interior design" to describe your work. * The new 2,409-page health reform bill passed by Congress has an almost inconceivable number of new regulations. One estimation is that U.S. businesses will end up filing millions more 1099s each year, up to 200 for each small business. To make sure you stay in line it’s reported that the IRS has hired approximately 2,000 new auditors to audit as

BY MICHAEL REISIG many of these 1099s as possible. As it is, Americans spend 7.6 billion hours each year Trust – one of the primary building blocks in relationships, from friends and lovers, doing their taxes, and we spend $27.7 billion a year preparing taxes. to politics, faith, and nation-building. It is both one of the most powerful elements in all * The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is projecting that the food service industry of the above and yet it is so fragile that a single inconsistency can fracture it forever. will have to spend an additional 14 million hours every year in order to comply with new Trust is like a perfect vase – one mistake can cost its perfection, and while we can do federal regulations that mandate that all vending machine operators and chain restaurants our best to repair it, the knowledge that it is no longer flawless shouts at us. must label all products that they sell with a calorie count in a location visible to the conWe live in a world where trust is under assault. Greed, envy, passion, money, power, sumer. (Coming soon – calories branded into your hamburger bun).

I don’t have to tell you who pays for all these absurdities – it isn’t Congress, it isn’t the and the belief that the winner is the one with all the chips at the end of the game, has President, it isn’t even the idiot bureaucrats that come up with this nonsense. It’s you and challenged and diminished the strength of trust. But the good news is, none of the above I who find ourselves surrounded by incompetence and greed, and inevitably reaching into prevents a certain percentage of people from seeking and practicing it. They are like our wallets to cover the dwindling resources in this country. islands in a wickedly flowing river – places of safety for swimmers cast adrift by their Nero fiddled while Rome burned. Obama plays golf… own desperate needs. I don’t know who said it but I love the expression: “Relationships

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without trust are like having a phone with no service. What do you do with a phone with no service? Play games…”

While we see little of true trust in politics and international concerns nowadays, we sometimes find it hiding in simple places, like quiet homes and country towns. There seems to be an unwritten equation that states: The more people you put together in one place, the less trust you can find, and perhaps that’s a sad statement about our species.

Remember, as far as relationships are concerned, there are times when you might not trust the person you love, but you always carry a degree of love for the person you trust.

It’s a rare, fragile commodity, this thing called faith in others. It can take years to develop and it can be lost in a heartbeat. Worse yet, trust is challenged by this new society that places value in subterfuge, where counterfeit is perfectly okay, if it takes you where you want to go. But for those who live by this code, I would remind you – you may never experience the trust of another soul in this lifetime. You may be forgiven on occasion, but being trusted is another story.

Ultimately one’s unconditional belief in another person may well be the greatest compliment, and the most valuable element in any successful relationship, even beyond love.

I’ll leave you with this thought: First, before you can place your trust in anyone else, you must learn to trust yourself. You must trust that you deserve love, and that you have a right to find happiness and success. You must trust that there is a greater power that will guide you. And trust your wings – know in your heart that you can fly.

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BY U.S. SENATOR DR. JOHN BOOZMAN In today’s world it’s common to make a financial transaction, read the top news headlines, search for a birthday present and update Facebook all before leaving for work. We live in an interconnected world that puts this convenience in the palm of our hand. That same convenience comes with a risk.

Gone are the days of protecting money and valuables by just locking the door and stashing them in a safe. Today’s criminals can steal our money while our wallet is in our pants pocket by gaining access to our email password, usernames and bank account information.

Security breaches have happened at national retailers, restaurants, social media and our government agencies. These attacks put millions of individuals’ finances and privacy at risk and makes protecting our identity an ongoing challenge. Criminals constantly work to attack networks to steal our sensitive personal information. We need to stay one step ahead of the criminals responsible for these high-tech crimes.

Arkansas is leading efforts to combat cyberterrorism. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently awarded the University of Arkansas System’s Criminal Justice Institute (CJI) nearly $500,000 to update its cyberterrorism courses to provide counter-cyberterrorism training. Additionally, the grant established the National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium which includes CJI and four additional schools.

We all have a stake in improving cyber security. In an effort to raise awareness about this issue and to educate everyone - from schools, businesses and governments – on what they need to do to protect their data, October is recognized as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

Launched more than a decade ago, this effort encourages the protection of our information and our nation’s critical cyber infrastructure.

There is a clear connection between commerce and cyberspace. Cybersecurity keeps us on the path of continued success. However this critical component of our nation’s infrastructure needs better protection because cybercrimes evolve. The number of security incidents reported by federal agencies to the U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team increased 782 percent from 2006 to 2012 according to a 2013 Government Accountability Office report. The same report identified weaknesses in our government’s approach to cybersecurity including risk assessment, information sharing among federal agencies and key private sector entities and addressing international cybersecurity challenges.

There is widespread consensus that cyberterrorism is quickly becoming the country’s biggest threat to our national security. During testimony before the Senate Homeland Security Committee last year, FBI Director James Comey testified that the risk of cyberattacks are likely to exceed the threats posed by terrorist groups as the top national security threat to our country.

In late September the FBI warned of potential cyberattacks in response to our country’s fight against ISIL. Hackers will continue to challenge our cybersecurity and we must have the protections in place to stop future attacks. Just like Arkansans should take the necessary precautions to protect their accounts and information, the government needs to do the same. This needs to be a national priority.

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BY STATE SENATOR LARRY TEAGUE LITTLE ROCK – Enrollment at Arkansas colleges and universities is down 1 percent from last year, according to a report from the state Department of Higher Education.

The overall decline is most notable at two-year colleges, which saw their enrollment go down from 56,116 students last year to 53,470 this year. That is a percentage decrease of 4.7 percent.

Four-year universities saw a slight increase in student populations, from 97,688 last year to 98,022 this year. That is growth of 0.3 percent.

Total enrollment at all public and private institutions of higher education this year is 168,816. That includes students in graduate degree programs, undergraduates, nursing students at two private nursing schools and high school students earning college credits at nearby colleges. Last year the total number of higher education students in Arkansas was 170,510.

There are 11 four-year public universities in Arkansas and six had increases in enrollment. There are 22 two-year colleges and only six of them had an increase in enrollment.

Arkansas Tech at Russellville had the highest rate of growth, with a 5.6 percent increase to a total of 12,003 students. That makes it the third largest institution in the state, behind the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, where 26,237 students attend, and Arkansas State University at Jonesboro, where 13,135 students are enrolled.

Southern Arkansas University at Magnolia experienced a 3.9 percent increase, to a total of 3,538 students. That made it the second fastest growing campus among Arkansas’ four-year universities.

The university at Fayetteville had an increase of 3.5 percent. The private colleges in Arkansas increased their enrollment by 2.1 percent.

ASU-Newport was the fastest growing two-year college, with an increase of 22.3 percent. Mid-South Community College in West Memphis grew by 6.9 percent and South Arkansas Community College of El Dorado grew by 5.1 percent.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock had the sharpest decline in student population – a drop of 5.6 percent from 12,377 last year to 11,681 this year. UALR has a high percentage of non-traditional students. The average age of its students is 28 and most of them are completing a degree while also working and perhaps raising a family. Changes in federal financial aid affected older students more than traditional ones, who go to college immediately after graduating from high school.

Another central Arkansas campus, Pulaski Technical College, also suffered a significant decrease in enrollment. Pulaski Tech’s enrollment fell from 10,526 to 9,244, which is a decline of 12.2 percent. It is the state’s largest two-year college. Both Pulaski Tech and UALR have tightened budgets in response to less than anticipated tuition caused by the declines in enrollment.

The second largest two-year college is Northwest Arkansas Community College, which has facilities in Benton and Washington Counties.

The decline in overall enrollment coincides with a steady increase in the number of Arkansas high school students who attend college immediately after getting a high school diploma. Last year 54.3 percent of Arkansas public high school graduates went to college.

In 2009 the college-going rate for Arkansas seniors was 46.9 percent.

Nationally, the college-going rate was 66.2 percent last year, a decline from 70.1 percent the previous year.

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Vandervoort Elementary students dressed up and celebrated many freedoms during Freedom Week, September 22nd-26th.

Monday was "Hats off to our Veterans", Tuesday was "Right to Relax" and wear PJ's, Wednesday was "Salute a Hero" by dressing like a soldier, Thursday was "Freedom is a Victory" wear your favorite team uniform or jersey, and Friday was "God Bless the USA" and wear red, white, and blue.

September Character Kids Vandervoort Elementary September Good Character Students of the Month for the word Courage are pictured left: Front Row- Left to right: Riley Norman, Falesha Harris, Breanna Parker, Jacee McGhee, Richardson; Back Row: Katelynn Owens, Chyanna Brown, Kylie Gunn, Autumn Dunn, Alissa Ayers, Aaliyah Ayers, Miguel Ramirez, Breanna Hutson, Elorie Hopper

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Mena Public Schools Breakfast Menu Monday: 10/13 Super Donut, Applesauce, Juice, Milk Tuesday: 10/14 Sausage, Biscuit, Diced Pears, Juice, Milk Wednesday: 10/15 French Toast Sticks, Sausage Link, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thursday: 10/16 Breakfast Bar, Bread, Fruit, Juice, Milk Friday: 10/17 Poptart, Grapes, Juice, Milk Mena Public Schools Lunch Menu Monday: 10/13 Main: Vegetable Soup w/ Crackers, Toasted Cheese Sandwich, Salad, Strawberries, Milk; Choice: Steak Sandwich w/ Cheese, Lettuce & Tomato, French Fries, Strawberries, Milk Tuesday: 10/14 Main: Pork Rib Pattie on Bun, Tater Tots, Frito’s (k-5), Baked Beans, Mixed Fruit, Milk; Choice: Hot Dog, Tater Tots, Baked Beans, Mixed Fruit, Milk Wednesday: 10/15 Main: Baked Ham, Garden Spinach Salad, Green Beans, Hot Roll, Apples, Milk; Choice: Mini Corndogs, Garden Spinach Salad, Green Beans, Frito’s, Aples, Milk Thursday: 10/16 Main: Baked Chicken, Rice Pilaf, Steamed Broccoli, Baby Carrots, Oatmeal Roll, Sliced Peaches, Milk; Choice: Salisbury Steak, Rice Pilaf, Steamed Broccoli, Baby Carrots, Oatmeal Roll, Sliced Peaches, Milk Friday: 10/17 Main: Hamburger, French Fries, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, Side Kicks, Milk; Choice: Chicken Pattie on a Bun, French Fries, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, Side Kicks, Milk Acorn Breakfast Menu Monday: 10/13 Pancake on a Stick, Fruit, Juice, Milk Tuesday: 10/14 Breakfast Bar, Fruit, Juice, Milk Wednesday: 10/15 Cereal, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thursday: 10/16 Muffins, Fruit, Juice, Milk Friday: 10/17 Sausage Biscuit, Fruit, Juice, Milk Acorn Lunch Menu Monday: 10/13 Rib Patty on Bun, Potato Wedges, Carrots, Fruit, Milk Tuesday: 10/14 Corndog, Green Beans, Baked Tater Tots, Cookie, Fruit, Milk Wednesday: 10/15 Spaghetti, Garlic Bread, Tossed Salad, Fruit, Milk Thursday: 10/16 Taco Soup, Tortilla Chips & Salsa, Broccoli Florets, Fruit, Milk Friday: 10/17 Pizza, Salad, Fruit, Milk Cossatot River School Breakfast Menu Monday: 10/13 Mini Donuts, Grapes, Orange Juice, Milk Tuesday: 10/14 Pancake on a Stick, Watermelon, Apple Juice, Milk Wednesday: 10/15 Cereal, Apple Wedges, Grape Juice, Milk Thursday: 10/16 Breakfast Burrito, Strawberries, Orange Juice, Milk Friday: 10/17 Super Donut, Orange Wedges, Apple Juice, Milk Cossatot River School Lunch Menu Monday: 10/13 Pepperoni Pizza, Tossed Salad w/ Dressing, Pears, Vanilla Wafers, Milk Tuesday: 10/14 Baked Chicken, Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans, Mandarin Oranges, Roll, Milk Wednesday: 10/15 Burrito w/ Cheese, Tossed Salad w/ Dressing, Fruit Cocktail, Chicolate Chip Cookie, Milk Thursday: 10/16 Fish, Potato Wedges, Broccoli w/ Dressing, Peaches, Milk Friday: 10/17 Chicken Sandwich, Lettuce/Tomato/Pickle, Baked Beans, Chips, Strawberries/Bananas, Milk

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Mena Bearcat Homecomng 2014

Senior Jami Miller escorted by Sage Kesterson & Greg Craig

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Acorn Talent Show Winners

Acorn Schools music department held a talent show on September 23, 2014. The elementary winners were: 1st Place Joshua Tilley, 2nd Place - Ashlynn Bissel, Corryn Holland & Halli Holland, 3rd Place - Lexi Dilbeck. The high school winners were: 1st Place - Tessa Kesterson, 2nd place - Macie Adams & Ruth Cheng, 3rd Place was a tie between Caleb Tilley & Hunter Myers who sang a duet and Uyen "Elena" Phan who played piano.

HHE Welcomes the Bearcats

Holly Harshman Elementary students were pumped about the Mena Bearcat Football players’ visit to their campus the days there are home games. It's a family affair for Junior Bearcat, Robert Doty, with little brothers, Zechariah and Jacob. Senior Brady Davis, his 3rd grade little sister, Taylor, Coach Pete Rose and his son, Austin, along with Missie Reeves with sophomore son, Caleb were excited as well. The students are looking forward to more Bearcat family visits!

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The Mena Middle School Faculty and Students are showing their support and encouragement for the MMS 7th Grade Math teacher, Mrs. Karen Larson who is currently under going chemotherapy treatment for cancer. Students and teachers have been participating in "Turban Tuesday" to show their support for Mrs. Larson by donating a dollar every Tuesday and wearing a hat, scarf or turban to school for the day. All proceeds go to Mrs. Larson to help with travel expenses. The first grade level to reach $500.00 will get to choose between MMS Principal, Mr. Hobson, Coach Alexander, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Elizabeth Tompkins or Mrs. Tish Cox to shave their head to show their support for Mrs. Larson.

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Miss Polk County: Ashlyn Fox - A Heart to Make a Difference

BY JACLYN ROSE Ashlyn Fox, a senior at Mena High School, dreams of living a life that helps people. As the daughter of Benjamin Fox, a retired Navy serviceman, and Tina Fox, who manages an online Republican activist group, her goals include working in radiation therapy and being a light to those suffering from cancer. “I just want to help people, even in a small way. I want to know that I can make a little bit of a difference in the lives of those going through their hardest times,” explained Fox. Born in Pensacola, Florida but raised in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Fox moved to Mena the summer before her fifth grade year. “I enjoyed being in the military family, I didn’t have to move around too much because by the time my parents had me, my father was settled as an air traffic controller in Virginia Beach. We moved back to Arkansas when my dad retired to be closer to his family. My dad always dreamed of owning a ranch so we moved here for that,” Fox said.

Fox grew up very shy and struggled with speaking in front of people but after competing for the Mena Chapter of the FFA and several beauty pageants, she has been able to grow past her fears and develop into a confident young lady with big dreams. “I started doing pageants because I thought it would be a good memory to look back on, also because it’s very beneficial to me. Both pageants and FFA have been so good at helping me be in front of people. I really think FFA helped me even gain the confidence to do pageants but before both I couldn’t stand up in front of people without being nervous,” explained Fox. As a freshman in high school, Fox’s FFA team took state in Creed Speaking and Opening and Closing and this year she plans on competing in Food Science. Fox is a Mena Bearcat Cheerleader, the social events planner for JAG, and is also active in FCCLA and Relay for Life.

To date, Fox has competed in three pageants. She won Junior Miss Arkansas Rice Festival last year and plans on competing in the Miss Division this year. She placed first runner-up in Miss Polk County last year and won the title this year.

As the reigning 2014-2015 Miss Polk County, Fox hopes to use her influence to teach the younger generation that commitment is important. “I hope to show that it’s so important to be there and be dedicated to what you are doing,” said Fox. “Following through and sticking with your goals is so important.”

In the future, Fox plans on competing in the state fair pageant in Little Rock and hopes to attend The University of Arkansas in Fayetteville next fall and major in Pre-Radiation Therapy.

“I am thankful to live in Polk County. I enjoy all the outdoors stuff, it’s free entertainment. The big city may have lots to do but you have to spend a lot of money to do it. Here, if you want to do something, you can gather up some friends and go for a hike and just enjoy being outdoors. Plus it’s fun to live far away from the city, because you can make day trips out of going to the movies, and it makes going out of town more special,” explained Fox.

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Roberts was born in Jackson, Mississippi but moved to Mena at the age of five. A 1996 graduate of Mena High School, he then went on to graduate with an Associates Degree in General Studies from Rich Mountain Community College (RMCC). “After completing my degree from RMCC, I went to the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. I wasn’t sure what direction I was heading in and after one semester moved back to Mena. My mom told me that RMCC was starting up a new series of technology classes and I decided I would give that a try,” explained Roberts.

Roberts quickly learned that working with computers was something he enjoyed and started an internship with Mena Regional Health Systems (MRHS). “A three month internship turned into a full time job. While working at the hospital I continued taking classes at RMCC working on another Bachelors Degree with plans to return to the University of Arkansas to get a Computer Engineering Degree,” Roberts explained.

After completing an Associates Degree in Network Administration in 2002, Roberts was offered the job of Information Systems Director at MRHS, a job he held for eleven years, while also attending John Brown University in Fort Smith, working on a Bachelors Degree in Business Information Systems, which he earned in May of 2005. Additionally, Roberts completed a Masters of Science in Information Systems Security from Colorado Technical University in November of 2007.

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As a result, Roberts put more of a focus into Roberts’ Information Systems, a locally based computer company, founded in 2001, that serves both residents and businesses in Polk County and the surrounding area. “We offer to come to your place of business or home to diagnose and troubleshoot any problem, big or small, that you might be having with your computer or network. It is like a puzzle to me when a computer has a problem. It brings me satisfaction to fix the problem and see a computer go back to where it should be,” explained Roberts. “Our hours are 9 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday with after hours work available if needed. We can be reached at 479.234.1509 or by email at robertsinfosystems@sbcglobal.net, you can also find us on Facebook.”

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Church, South of Cove on Hwy 71 S. 7:00 p.m. Polk County Genealogy Society meeting at the Polk County Library, 410 8th Street. * 7:00 p.m. – Al-Anon – a support group for anyone affected by someone else’s drinking, meets at the First United Methodist church, 9th & Port Arthur, Mena. Call Dotty at 479437-3111 or Sarah 479-234-3620 for more information.

Friday, 10/10 * 1:00 –3:00 p.m. – Fiber Group will meet a Mena Art Gallery, 607 Mena Street. Come and bring your project and join this group working with a variety of fibers. * 7:00 p.m. –Overeaters Anonymous – meets At Christ Episcopal Church, 803 Church Avenue. No dues, no fees, no weighins, no diets, call 501-413-4498 or 479-3944240. * 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous Meeting - 812 Hwy 71South, Mena * 8:00p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71S, Mena, For info call, 394-7396 or 234-5419.

Saturday, 10/11 * 7:00 a.m. – Polk County Farmers Market – Mena Depot, 520 Sherwood St., Mena, Local produce in season, baked goods, jams, soaps. Vendors will stay until sold out. * 8:15 a.m. Home Front Warriors CMA Chapter 377 Breakfast Bible Study at the Lime Tree Restaurant. Public is invited. * 9:00 – 12:00 noon – Polk County Boy Scouts/Cub Scouts host a Fun Day and Recruitment Drive, Mena National Guard Armory 804 Morrow St., for more information, call Kathy Hagler, 479-216-9041 or Casey Kelley 479-216-6005. Free for Everyone. * 12 Noon – The Ouachita Amateur Radio Association monthly club meeting, Lake Wilhelmina. Cookout and Radio Fox Hunt.

Please bring a side dish. * 5:00 p.m. Benefit Dinner & Silent Auction for Craig Ferguson’s Race Against Kidney Disease. * 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn * 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena, For info, call 3947396 or 234-5419.

Sunday, 10/12 * 2:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous, ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S. For information call 394-7396 or 2345419. * 6:00 p.m. - Paul Rose Family Singers will be singing at The Corinth Church of God, East of Mena on Hwy 88. * 6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meeting at Saint Agnes Church in the basement.

Monday, 10/13 * 5:00 p.m. – Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), Hatfield City Hall. For more informa-

tion call 870-389-6678. * 6:00 p.m. – The Polk County Republican Committee will meet at the Polk County Library, North Room, 8th & Port Arthur Sts. All are welcome.

6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo, American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn. * 6:00 p.m. – FREE Weightloss Warriors – First National Bank across from Depot. For information call 437-3560. * 6:30 p.m. – Boy Scouts of America Troop 92 meets at First United Methodist Church, Everyone is welcome to attend. * 6:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous Meeting – 812 Hwy 71 S., Mena. * 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous – 12 +12 Study at ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. For information call 394-7396 or 234-5419.

Tuesday, 10/14 * 7:00 a.m. – Polk County Farmers Market, Mena Depot , 520 Sherwood Street, Mena.

Local produce in season, baked goods, jams, soaps. Vendors stay until sold out. * 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Chamber of Commerce Monthly Coffee will be at Peachtree Mena, 1803 Cordie Drive. * 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Polk County Family Mission will be open in the 9th Street Ministries building. * 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. –“Art Day”, Mena Art gallery, 607 Mena Street. Come join other artists, from beginners to pros, working on their individual projects in the gallery classroom. For more information, call 479-3943880. * 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – FREE Delicious Lunch at Vegetarian Soup Kitchen, Mena Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 149 Polk Rd 43 (Fairground Road), Mena,, 479-3947404. Take –out is available. All are welcome! * 5:15 p.m. – Cyclists and Walkers: The Ouachita Cycling Club meets at the Visitor’s Information Center on Earthquake Ridge. Please come join us. Everyone is welcome. * 5:30 p.m. – Second Tuesday Book Club will met at Christ Episcopal Church, Annex Building, 809 Church Street. If you enjoy reading good books, The Second Tuesday Book Club is looking for additional members.

For more information and details, call 3941482 or 394-6221. * 6:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous Meeting, 812 Hwy 71 S, Mena. * 7:00 p.m. American Legion Post #18 Auxiliary Meeting at American Legion in Acorn. * 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous, First United Methodist Church, 9th & Port Arthur.

For information 479-234-2887 or 479-2343043.

Wednesday, 10/15 * 11:30 a.m. – Polk County Retired Teachers - will meet at the Lime Tree

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All retired school employees and their spouses are invited to attend. * 6:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous Meeting, 812 Hwy 71 S., Mena. * 6:00 p.m. – DABC Celebrate Recovery, Room 112, 300 Dallas Avenue, Mena. A Christ centered, biblical approach to breaking free of addictive and dysfunctional behaviors.

Join us. For more information call 479-3942697. * 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous – Book Study, ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. For information call 394-7396 or 234-5419.

* RED HAT HOTTIES are volunteering at Mena Manor the 1st Monday of each month for BINGO sessions with residents. They also hold BINGO at Rich Mountain Nursing on the 2nd Monday of each month. Additional volunteers are needed for each of these activities. For more information call Charlie at 870-3343010 or Connie at 479-437-3766. * MHS CLASS OF 59 – The Mena High School class of 1959 has scheduled its monthly kick-off luncheon for Today, Oct. 8, 11:30 a.m. at the Lime Tree Restaurant.

Dutch treat. Spouses and friends are welcome. If you have questions, call 3946221 or 394-4478. * WE THE PEOPLE TEA PARTY will be meeting Oct. 16, 6:00 p.m. in the Polk County Library, North Room 8th & Port Arthur Sts. All are welcome. * MENA ART GALLERY – through October 29, Ouachita Expressions Show, 607 Mena Street. The show can be seen during regular gallery hours, Tuesday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Wednesday through Saturday 10 am to 3 pm. * MENA HEAD START is taking applications for preschool Children 3-5 and Earl Head Start Children, birth – 3. The program is free to those who qualify. For an application come by Mena Head Start at 606 Pine Avenue., 8:00-3:00 Monday thru Friday. For more information call 479437-3733. * HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE OUACHITAS will give a FREE pet costume to EACH pet adopted from their shelter during the month of October! Call the shelter at 479-394-5682 for more information.

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Thursday, 10/9 * 7:00 a.m. – Polk County Farmers Market - Mena Depot, 520 Sherwood Street, Mena, Stop by for local produce in season, baked goods, jams, soaps, and other crafts.

Vendors will stay until sold out. * 11:30 a.m. – Rotary Club of Polk County/Mena meets at Papa’s Mexican Café. Contact Lisa Martin at 216-3383 or Charles Pitman at 216-4882 for more info. * 5:30 p.m. - Weight Watchers - meet at Dallas Avenue Baptist church Family Life Center. Call 479-2342297 for more information. * 6:30 p.m. Mena Community Chorus will begin practicing for their Christmas Program, First United Methodist Church; 9th and Port Arthur Sts. For more information, call Vicki at 479-234-1109. * 6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous – meeting at Saint Agnes Church in the basement. * 7:00 p.m. Tim Rose & Family Singing & Preaching, The Mid Way Pentecostal

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Mena Police Department September 28, 2014 A local woman reported that her husband had physically abused her. Case is

pending location and interview of suspect.

Robert I. Owens, 37, of Mena was arrested and charged with driving on a suspended driver’s license.

Kyle Eugene Scheppmann, 24, of Greenwood was arrested on an outstanding warrant from the Mena Police Department. He was taken into custody in Sebastian County and Mena officers traveled there and brought him back to the Polk County Jail.

September 29, 2014 A local family reported that a man who lives in their neighborhood has been harassing them for several weeks. Case is pending.

September 30, 2014

Matthew Scott, 24, of Potter was arrested on an outstanding warrant from the Polk County Sheriff’s Department.

October 1, 2014 Matthew M. Williams, 23, of Mena was arrested and charged with theft of property after a call to a local retail store.

Matthew F. Hayner, 53, of Mena was arrested and charged with driving on a suspended driver’s license after a traffic stop.

October 2, 2014 A local woman reported that her biological mother harassed and threatened her.

Case is pending.

A local man reported that a neighbor has been trespassing on his property.

Case is pending location and interview of suspect.

A Mena woman reported that someone had knocked down her mailbox. Case is pending.

Danna Rowe, 46, of Mena was arrested on a warrant for felony theft of property.

October 3, 2014 Officers were called to a fight in progress on the parking lot of a local retail store. When they arrived, the altercation had subsided, and neither wished to press charges.

Vonnie L. Essman, 42, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding felony warrant.

Loretta Davis, 36, of Cove was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure-toappear.

October 4, 2014 Officers found an 11-year-old boy trying to run away from home. He was returned to his mother.

Officers completed an additional nine reports and worked 12 accidents.

Polk County Sheriff’s Department September 29, 2014 Report of vandalism to a building on Polk 96 near the Acorn community led to the arrest of Steven W. Vaught, Jr., 18, of Mena, on a Charge of Criminal Mischief 2nd Degree.

Report of neglected animals on Highway 8 East near the Board Camp community led to a citation being issued to Norma T. Adams, 67, of Nacogdoches, TX, on a Charge of Cruelty to Animals.

Report from complainant on Polk 121 near Mena of the theft of a weed eater and chainsaw, all valued at $200.00.

Investigation continues.

Report from walk-in complainant of problems with child custody exchange.

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

Arrested by an officer with the Grannis Police Department was Lawrence E. Houser, 27, of Wickes, on Charges of Criminal Mischief 2nd Degree and Disorderly Conduct.

Arrested was Tony L. Caldwell, 59, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear.

Arrested was Diana R. Thornburg, 47, of Grants Pass, OR, on a Montgomery County Warrant.

September 30, 2014 Report from complainant on Longfellow Lane near the Ink community of the theft and forgery of several checks, totaling losses at $1,280.00. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Arrested was Jason M. Knight, 24, of Dover, on Warrants for Failure to Appear and Absconding.

October 1, 2014 Arrested was Ricky T. Robinson, 25, of Oden, on a Body Attachment Warrant.

Arrested by a trooper with the Arkansas State Police was David N. Sage, 25, of Mena, on Charges of Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License and Speeding.

October 2, 2014 Report from complainant on Polk 41 South near the Potter community of a calf that had been skinned and butchered on their property. Investigation continues.

Report from complainant on Polk 37 near Hatfield of the theft of a weed eater, shop vac and shop vise, all valued at $490.00. Investigation continues.

Report from complainants on Polk 194 near the Ink community of vandalism to six mailboxes, totaling damages at $300.00.

Investigation continues.

Report of a one-vehicle accident on Highway 71 South in Hatfield. The accident scene was turned over to a trooper with the Arkansas State Police.

Arrested was Marvin B. Lewis, 36, of Broken Bow, OK, on a Warrant for Probation Violation.

Report from complainant on Polk 59 near the Board Camp community of the theft of household items, unknown value.

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

October 3, 2014 Arrested was Aaron F. Ollar, 26, of Hatfield, on a Warrant for Theft of Property.

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POLICE

The following information was received from Polk County law enforcement agencies. The charges against those arrested are allegations and the cases are still pending in the courts.

Individuals charged and whose names appear in this column may submit documentation to us at a later date that the charges have been dismissed or that they have been found innocent and we will include that information in this space in a timely manner.

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FAMILY

Kiwifruit Makes a Delicious, Nutritional Snack

(StatePoint) One of the most nutrient-dense foods available, kiwifruit are low-calorie, low-fat, high in fiber—and delicious.

According to registered dietitian Rebecca Scritchfield, there are a few things to know about enjoying this tasty fruit: • Nearly 70 percent of Americans don’t eat the daily-recommended amount of fruit. Kiwifruit is a delicious and healthy way to boost fresh fruit consumption.

• Kiwifruit are a great source of micronutrients including folate, vitamin E and antioxidants, which promote health and vitality.

• Kiwifruit are as versatile as they are flavorful. They’re perfect for everything from on-the-go snacks and smoothies to salads and salsas.

• The easiest way to enjoy kiwifruit is to simply cut in half, scoop out the fruit, and enjoy!

• New to produce sections this summer, Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit have golden yellow flesh and a sweet, refreshing, tropical flavor.

• Kiwifruit recipes and nutritional information can be found at www.ZespriKiwi.com.

• Zespri Kiwifruit are only available June through October.

POLK COUNTY BIRTHS at Mena Regional Health System

Joani and Robby Shaddon, of Boles, are proud parents of a baby boy, born on September 25th.

Mallori and Donald Horn, of Waldron, are proud parents of a baby girl, born on September 25th.

Jerusha and Greggory Tedder, of Mena, are proud parents of a baby girl, born on September 28th.

Angela and Eric Austin, of Mena, are proud parents of a baby boy, born on September 29th.

Christina and Robert Mcelveen, of Mena, are proud parents of a baby girl, born on September 29th.

Dakota and Eric Britt, of Hatfield, are proud parents of a baby girl, born on September 30th.

Shelby Cupit, of Waldron, is a proud mother of a baby girl, born on September 30th.

Skyler and Matthew Morgan, of Mena, are proud parents of a baby boy, born on September 30th.

CUTEST PET PIC

Baby Po-Po This is Brenna and her baby Po-Po. They are always together. He is so loving and crazy about his momma. She named him at 1.5 years old by herself the first time she held him.

Please share your favorite photo of your pet. You may drop it off or mail it to: The Polk County Pulse 512 Seventh St. • Mena, AR 71953 or email: ads@polkcountypulse.com

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ARTS

October 8, 2014

HOME AND GARDEN

By Henry Moreno SouthWest Artists, Inc., was founded in 1945 and has become a place for the people of our corner of Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas to enjoy arts and crafts of all kinds. SWA holds exhibitions, competitions, classes for children and adults, workshops, and monthly Art Awareness demonstrations in its Mena Art Gallery.

The gallery is one of the things that makes Mena a good place to raise children, attracts affluent retirees to come here to live and tourists to stop and spend some time and money in our community.

For the past 70 years, funds to buy the gallery building, pay operating expenses, and conduct its programs have been provided

Help Grow Our Economy

by member and supporter contributions and bequests, for which we are eternally grateful.

However, we feel the time has come for us to become financially self-supporting, to become a contributor to the economy of our community instead of a cost burden. One way we can do this is by conducting nationally advertised workshops and competitions that draw people from out of town and out of state to bring money from other states into ours.

The retiring “Baby Boomer” generation that grew up in an expanding economy with a long period of economic growth providing for a financially secure retirement has created a large new market. They are getting out of the rat race and seeking a better life-style. They are enrolling in art classes and workshops in droves.

Teens and Sleep

By Kim Hughes, County Agent FCS With all of the demands teens face today, getting enough sleep can be difficult.

Inadequate sleep can affect your teen’s mood, health and safety.

Research has linked poor sleep habits to increased rates of depression and attention deficit disorder.

Lack of sleep may change teens’ metabolism, putting them at increased risk for obesity. Recent research links a lack of sleep with poor school performance. And not getting enough sleep can make driving more dangerous. Teen drivers are one of the groups at highest risk for driving accidents caused by drowsiness or fatigue.

Most professionals recommend that your teen receive 81⁄2 to 91⁄2 hours of sleep per night. But with a tendency to stay up late, early school start times and a busy schedule, it is not surprising that most U.S. teens are not getting enough sleep.

Here are some signs that your teen is not getting enough sleep: • Naps for longer than 45 minutes • Sleeps-in two or more hours on week-

They are entering art competitions in record numbers.

We in Mena can serve this growing number of customers. A nationally advertised competition with a first place award of over $5,000 will attract from 1,000 to 3,000 entrants who will pay entry fees of $50 or more. They will also pay a membership fee to join the sponsoring art organization.

Some organizations that started one annual competition now hold 3 to 6 competitions per year, grossing hundreds of thousands of dollars. Initiating an Art Competition, where entrants pay an entry fee for a chance to acquire the prestige of being juried into a show, would have great potential to produce many thousands of dollars in entry fees.

But this new enterprise takes startup money for national advertising and sizable competitive awards. Over the past 4 years, SWA's members

ends • Wakes up with difficulty in the morning • Yawns throughout the day • Depends on caffeine • Falls asleep in class • Concentrates poorly • Becomes irritable, anxious or easily frustrated Tips to help your teen get enough sleep: Establish consistent bedtimes throughout the week. Research has shown that sleeping-in on weekend mornings does not erase the negative effects of sleep deficits during the week.

Help your teen wake more easily in the morning by opening window coverings at night or providing gradual light into the room in the morning. This will allow your teen to wake slowly, making morning struggles less difficult.

Encourage your teen to exercise. Teens who participate in moderate exercise fall asleep and stay asleep more easily.

Moderate exercise is 30–60 minutes of cardiovascular activity 4 to 7 days per week.

Prioritize sleep for your whole family.

Often, it’s more than just the teenager in the family who is not getting enough sleep.

Most adults need about 8 hours of sleep each night. Remember that sleep is not a luxury; it’s absolutely vital so the body and mind can function normally.

and Board of Directors have researched this cost and found that a reasonable amount is a one-time cost of $32,000. Entry fees from the first competition will fund the following year's competition making subsequent annual competitions and workshops selffunding. Also, income growth will come from workshops, plain air paint-outs, and other activities held in conjunction with the competitions. This income growth will cover the cost to operate the gallery and fund all of our community art programs, relieving our community of this cost.

Members of the SWA Board of Directors driving the effort to raise start-up funds and get the gallery on a self-supporting basis are Phillip Hensley, Union Bank CEO; David Maddox, Attorney and Union Bank Shares Vice Chair; major contributors Sam and Barbara Tobias; Sandra Thomas of Heritage Monuments; Henry Moreno, retired IBM Executive; and Pat Brown, Mena Art Gallery

Weekly Publication Co-Director. They report that more than half of the needed $32,000 has already been pledged.

To acquire the remainder, a fund drive has been started and letters soliciting contributions have been sent to all art gallery members. But we can’t do it alone. Since bringing a new source of income into Polk County from out of town benefits us all, we are also appealing to all businesses and members of our community to support the program.

In order to hold the competition in 2015, we need to meet a fund-drive deadline of November 30, 2014. Please act now: any size contribution will help! Send your check to SWA, Inc., 607 Mena St., Mena, AR 71953, and write on the memo line: SWA Competition Fund. There are no guarantees in life, but one thing is certain: if we don't try, we will certainly never accomplish it.

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The Sad Man

Ben decided to visit an old friend named Sam. As he walked up to his house, Sam was sitting on his front porch with his face buried in his hands, looking like the world had come to an end. Ben noticed his stressful nature and asked, “Sam you look like you just came back from a funeral. What in the world is the matter?”

Sam said, “Me and the old lady got into a little spat, and one thing led to another, that’s when she told me she wasn’t going to speak to me for 30 days!”

Ben kind of laughed and said. “Sam, most men I know would be happy to hear that from their wives.”

Sam replied. “Yeah, that’s just it. The 30 days is up today!”

Cossatot River School District Annual Report to the Public Meeting Cossatot River School District will hold its annual report to the public meeting on Thursday, October 9, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. in the Cossatot River High School.

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Moments from America’s History

A Legacy of Faith, Courage and Service

BY JEFF OLSON 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 and a hard drinker. Through the love, prayers and patience of his mother and pastor and by the grace of God, York became a Christian in January 1915 and soon after was very active in his local church; serving as song leader, teacher and elder.

After America entered World War I, the military draft eventually arrived in York's hometown 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, he applied for exemption as a conscientious objector, but his request was denied as was his appeal. With some reservations and reluctance, York registered 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.

York's boyhood in rural northern Tennessee gave him reason 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. Ninety-six years ago this week, October 8, 1918, York's faith, courage, marksmanship and resolve were put to the ultimate test in the Argonne Forest. To silence a machine gun nest, he single-handedly shot 28 enemy soldiers and then captured another 132, including 4 officers. For his valor on Hill 223 York was awarded many citations, among them the Congressional Medal of Honor. 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 sought after by American businessmen and politicians for endorsements. All of the offers totaled well over one hundred thousand 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 serving his church. Alvin York 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 beyond. The school he founded in 1926, The York Institute, is still in operation in Jamestown. Not long before his death, he 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."

Hwy 71N/Hwy 88E Junction In the fifty years since his death, on September 2, 1964, Alvin York’s example and (behind Terminix) legacy continue to endure through generations of Tennesseans and many other Americans, including me as I’ve journeyed into the life of this great man and to his 479-216-3519 beloved home in the Valley of the Three Forks of the Wolf River.

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IN THE NEWS One Year Ago: LOCAL

1. Polk County Feeling Affects of Government Shutdown 2. Polk County Native Nancy Williams World Champion Trapshooter 3. Mena Schools Earn Beating the Odds Award

NATIONAL

1. Obama Resists Talks with Boehner ‘Under the Threat’ of Default 2. House GOP Plows Ahead 3. Justinces Come Clean: Scellia on Satan, Ginburg on Her Future

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UP TO 20 WORDS - $4 PER WEEK, $0.25 EACH ADDITIONAL WORD BORDER $1 Daniel’s Carpentry and Painting. Home repair and painting. Small to medium jobs. Also lawn 10/22 and garden work. Call 870-334-2068 Clean & Comfortable Housing since 1969, J Ray & Maria’s MH Park and Rentals, Hwy 71N, Mena, 479TFN 394-1252.

For Sale: Solid Wood Espresso Console/Sofa Table with drawer and bottom shelf. In excellent condition.

Asking $300. Call or text 479-216-3091.

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Yard Sale – Men’s left handed Golf clubs with bag and pull cart. Towels, all sizes bedding, clothes, large, and new medium ladies coat. This is a Final Sale so Everything Goes. Fri & Sat 810/22 3, 302 10th St., Mena.

Joe Bill Ward - Specializing in Concrete, Septic Tanks, Gravel, Backhoe, and Dump Truck Service.

10/22 Over 40 years experience. 479-883-9298 Cossatot River School District has the following position available: Secondary Science Teacher.

Resumes may be mailed to Ladonna White, 6330 Hwy 71 S, Cove, AR 71937 or emailed to lwhite@cossatot.k12.ar.us. Arkansas licensure 10/15 is required. Position opened until filled.

J & N Dozer – Dozer, Trackhoe, Backhoe, Dumptruck, Ponds, Pads, Clearing, Roads, Hauling.

Rich Top Soil, Fill Dirt, Shale, Gravel. Dozer Operator Randy Egger, over 30 years experience. We Appreciate your Business! Call 479-234-1357.

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I buy Sterling Silverware forks, knives, and spoons.

May be damaged but must be marked ‘sterling’. I buy pre-1965 U.S. Silver Coins. Top prices paid for pre1935 U.S. Silver Dollars and also one ounce rounds and bars. Dan’s Pawn, 100 Hwy 71S at 1st Street, TFN Mena. 479-394-5515

Estate Sale: Saturday, October 11, 8 a.m. - ?.

202 Mountain View Drive. Tools, Several Chairs, Antiques: Dressers, Chest of Drawers, Glassware, Picture Frames, Area Rugs.

Housewares, Glassware, Organ, Vintage 10/22 Clothing.

Activity Director – The nation’s leading psychiatric contract manager (Horizon Health) seeks an Activity Director for our behavioral health unit located at Mena Regional Health System in Mena, AR. Fulltime position. Responsibilities include: treatment planning, group treatment, and individual treatment, functioning well as a member of the multidisciplinary team and participating in the unit community relations program. Qualifications: Certified Activity Therapist, Certified Recreational or Occupational Therapist. Company will sponsor costs for online AT certification course for qualified candidates such as individuals with social services experience, nursing home activities experience, LPNs with geriatric experience. Salary $15 - $18 per hour with benefits.

Send resume to Sue Cavner at email: sue.cavner@horizonhealth.com or fax: 479-39410/8 2668.

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Humane Society of the Ouachitas Pet of the Week for the Week of October 8, 2014 Nola T. with those soulful eyes! Gorgeous markings in black and tan and soft fur too! What a fantastic girl! Nola is house trained with a dog door, spayed and up to date on her puppy shots. She is only 6 to 8 months old and currently is 38 pounds and will be a nice medium sized dog. Nola is dreaming of someone who will love her forever and provide a nice home for her.

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OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday through Saturday 10 AM until 2 PM 368 Polk Co. Rd. 50, Mena, AR OFFICE PHONE NUMBER: (479) 394-5682 WEB SITE: www.hsomena.org HSO is a NO KILL Shelter HSO is not affiliated with any other local, state or national animal rescue organization. HSO is a 501(c)(3) organization and your donations are tax deductible.

Driving.

Arrested was Alicia D. Powell, 38, of Oden, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear.

October 4, 2014 No reports were filed.

October 5, 2014 No reports were filed.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked

one vehicle accident this week.

Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 25 Incarcerated Inmates; 12 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility, of which 1 is currently out of jail on a monitoring system.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 near the Cherry Hill community of a domestic disturbance. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Report of a one-vehicle accident on Polk 48 led to the arrest of Efrain Garcia, 43, of Grannis, on Charges of DWI, No Driver’s License and Careless/Prohibited

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October 8, 2014

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