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Trinity Lutheran Celebrating 120 Years of Grace Trinity Lutheran Church, located at 1010 Dequeen Street in Mena is celebrating its 120th Anniversary with several special services in the coming year! The first service will be this Sunday, October 13, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Ron Bacic, Pastor of First Lutheran Church, Little Rock as the guest speaker. This is a reenactment of the first Lutheran service in Mena! A congregational potluck dinner follows the service! Our 120th Anniversary theme is, “In This Place”, based on II Chronicles 7:1516, “Now My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to the prayer that is made in this place. For now I have chosen and consecrated this house that My name

may be there forever. My eyes and My heart will be there for all time.” Trinity Lutheran Church is known in the community for being the “Oldest Church in Mena Still in Use Today”. Very little has changed to the interior of the sanctuary during the 120 years the congregation has been in Mena! In November 1899, Rev. W. J. Kaiser, who just arrived to serve as Pastor of First Lutheran Church in Little Rock, was encouraged by a former member, Elizabeth Lahr, of his previous congregation, St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Huntington, Indiana; to visit her relatives living in the Mena

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Rutledge Names Jewell Polk County Officer of the Year BENTON – Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge today awarded the Polk County Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award to Chief Deputy Sheriff Randy Jewell with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Rutledge presented the county winners at the annual awards and recognition luncheon during the 2019 Arkansas Law Enforcement Summit at the Benton Event Center. “It’s my honor to recognize our law enforcement officers from around the state for their dedication to protecting Arkansans,” said Attorney General Rutledge. “Every day, these brave men and women leave their families without knowing if they will safely return home. Today’s recipients have gone above and beyond for all of us and we are grateful for their dedication and sacrifice.” In addition to the statewide and regional Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer

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-See Jewell, continued pg. 7

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Main Arrested on Drug Charges On Tuesday, October 1, 2019 Polk County Deputies arrested Andrea D. Main, age 30 of Mena, at a residence in Mena. Main was arrested on two outstanding warrants for Delivery of Methamphetamine. These warrants were the result of a narcotic distribution investigation conducted by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and the 18th Judicial West Drug Task Force. During the arrest of Main, two small baggies of suspected methamphetamine and various items of drug paraphernalia were found in Main’s possession. Main was transported to the Polk County

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-See Main, continued pg. 7

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Get Out There and Drive the Talimena National Scenic Byway

By Jamie Hammack Here is a question. Have you driven the Talimena National Scenic Byway lately? Have you ever? Many people who have lived in the area haven’t done so. I know, I know. You’re busy and don’t have time for it. But you probably aren’t THAT busy and could take the drive to see what others drive hundred of miles to see. The beauty that is on our doorstep here in the Ouachita’s. It’s a short drive each way, only 54 miles on Arkansas Highway 88 to Oklahoma 1 into Talihina and it’s ﬁlled with places to pull over and take in the views from atop the mountains. Opened in 1969 and dedicated by Lucy Baines Johnson, the daughter of President Lyndon Baines Johnson in 1970. From the Byways vistas you can see thousands of acres of pine and hardwoods. Aside from the valleys below, much of it is stunted growth and was of no use to log and thus it is old growth. Ponds and ﬁelds dot the landscape as you look out over the Winding Stair Mountains onto land, because of how water drains through the rocks and sediments, has more in common with a desert than a forest. As the drive winds its way across moun-

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tain tops be sure to stop at some of the picturesque vistas like Kiamichi Valley Vista. Don’t be tourist, driving by slow enough to take a pic with your phone only to hit the highway without stopping to continue along. Stop. Get out of the car and take it in. Listen to what you hear around you. The cool wind blowing through the trees. Birds chirping. Smell the fresh air. Take it all in and enjoy it. There are numerous vistas along the Byway where you can do so. They are wonderful places for you to just go, sit and decompress from whatever ails you.

At the halfway point you’ll arrive in Talihina, Oklahoma. The name is said to come from two Choctaw words. “Tully” and “hena”, meaning Iron Road, a reference to the railroad the town was built around. Before heading back to Polk County try one of the local restaurants to ﬁll your belly, then as you leave crank up some Kings of Leon and their song, Talihina Sky, enjoy the drive back, and feel good that you live in such a wonderful place with so much beauty nearby.

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Reflections From History & Faith Christopher Columbus Revisited By Jeff Olson Like many of you, as a child I learned about Christopher Columbus as the man who sailed the ocean blue in 1492. Much of what has been said and written about him by contemporary critics has been incomplete, fictional, historically and contextually obscured, and even disparaging to his actual identity. To move beyond these distortions and the simplistic myths we've learned about Columbus, balanced literature such as George Grant's "The Last Crusader: The Untold Story of Christopher Columbus" and Robert Royal's "1492 And All That" are good reads. This week, as we observe the 527th anniversary (October 12th) of his famous discovery, I think it is in order for us to discover more about Columbus the man and some facts which perhaps remain unknown to some Americans, especially in light of modern-day efforts to re-write history and paint Columbus with a broad politically correct brush which also too often trends toward a condemning portrait of Western Civilization. According to early history books, Columbus's real name was Cristobol Colon. So, who was he? The answers will include such descriptions as an adventurer, a sailor, the discoverer of the New World and he was in fact all of these. However, his writings and the records kept by his contemporaries indicate that Columbus was a pious man and a diligent student of the Bible, a man of unshakable faith who believed he was an instrument in God’s hands. Columbus was convinced that “He [God] bestowed the arts of seamanship upon me in abundance, and has given me what was necessary from [astronomy], geometry, and arithmetic; and has given me

adequate inventiveness in my soul.” What we remember is that Columbus's voyage was funded by Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand of Spain. However, what may not be as commonly known are Columbus's missionary outreach motive and the Queen's acceptance and endorsement of it. He wrote a book entitled “Book of Prophecies” in which he copied down Scripture related to bringing the Gospel to unknown coastlands. This book has been translated into English from the original Latin and Spanish versions by the late scholar Dr. August Kling. Columbus's writings reveal a spiritual depth about him. Even his signature is encased in a triangular pattern, with the names of God written above the

MyPulseNews.com news@mypulsenews.com 479-243-9600 signature, Christopher Ferens (Christ Bearer). From his “Book of Prophecies”, Columbus wrote, "At a very early age I began to sail upon the ocean. For more than forty years, I have sailed everywhere that people go. I prayed to the most merciful Lord about my heart's great desire, and He gave me the spirit and the intelligence for the task: seafaring, astronomy, geometry, arithmetic, skill in drafting spherical maps and placing correctly the cities, rivers, mountains and ports. It was the Lord who put it into my mind (I could feel His hand upon me) the fact that it would be possible to sail from here to the Indies. All who heard of my project rejected it with laughter, ridiculing me. There is no question that the inspiration was from the Holy Spirit....No one should fear to undertake any task in the name of our Savior, if it is just and if the intention is

purely for His holy service." Christopher Columbus was a man in the midst of unprecedented circumstances and it can be tempting and easy to judge him strictly through the lens of contemporary concepts of cultural values and absolute justice. Many have. Christopher Columbus was indeed ineffective as a governor and erroneous in some of his decisions regarding Native Americans. Nevertheless, his proven skills and leadership on the high seas, his earnest desire to share Christ with unknown peoples, and his determined and focused quest for a westward route to Asia resulted in epic changes in the world; linking Europe to the Americas, opening the exchange of knowledge, ideas and religion among various cultures, and setting the stage for New World colonization, a part of which would become the United States of America.

A ribbon cutting ceremony for The Outback Barn was conducted, on October 4, 2019, by the Mena/Polk County Chamber of Commerce. This family owned and operated business constructed their first building in 1998. Located at 3321 Hwy 71 South, in Mena, the Ledbetter family has expanded their operation to meet all their customers needs. They deliver all over the Arkansas and into Oklahoma and Texas. For dependable service, a quality product, and affordable prices, contact The Outback Barn at (479) 394.1200. Photo Submitted by Mena/Polk County Chamber of Commerce.

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Police Reports... The charges against those arrested are allegations and the cases are still pending in the courts. Individuals charged and whose names appear in this column may submit documentation to us at a later date that the charges have been dismissed or that they have been found innocent and we will include that information in this space in a timely manner.

Polk County Arraignment Report Andrea Main, age 30, was arraigned on four counts. Count One for Delivery Of Methamphetamine Or Cocaine. The count states that on or about June 4, 2019, the defendant did, acting alone or as an accomplice, deliver methamphetamine or cocaine to another person in a quantity of less than two grams, constituting a Class C Felony. The state intends to pursue enhanced penalties against the defendant since it is alleged she possessed methamphetamine with the purpose to deliver within 1000 feet of Janssen Park of Mena, Subjecting her to an additional consecutive sentence of ten years. Count Two for Delivery Of Methamphetamine Or Cocaine. That on or about June 14, 2019, the defendant did, acting alone or as an accomplice, deliver methamphetamine or cocaine to another person in a quantity of two grams or more but les than ten grams by aggregate weight including diluents or adulterants, constituting a Class B Felony. Andrea Main was also arraigned on two additional counts. Count One for Possession Of A Controlled Substance. The count states that on or about Oct. 1, 2019 the said defendant did unlawfully posses methamphetamine in an amount of less than two grams constituting a Class D Felony. Count Two for Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia that on or about Oct. 1, 2019 the said defendant did posses with the purpose to use drug paraphernalia to inject, ingest, inhale, or otherwise introduce methamphetamine into the human body, constituting a Class D Felony. Robert Pierce, age 41, was arraigned on two counts. Count One for Possession Of A Schedule 2 Controlled Substance. The count states that on or about September 27th, 2019 the said defendant unlawfully possessed methamphetamine in an amount less than two grams constituting a Class D Felony. Count Two for Possession Of Drug

Paraphernalia. The count states that on or about September 27, 2019 the said defendant did use or possess with the purpose to use drug paraphernalia to store, contain or conceal a controlled substance that is methamphetamine or cocaine, constituting as Class D Felony.

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Mena Police Department Report September 29, 2019 Garrett Bosley, 19, of Mena charged with criminal trespass after a call to a local retail store. Justin Chicago, 21, of Mena was charged with DWI and driving left of center. The arrest followed a call regarding reckless driving. September 30, 2019 Report was made of someone trying to run them off the road. No charges have been filed. October 1 & 2, 2019 Report was made by a local woman regarding having been harassed and attacked by an acquaintance. Case is currently under investigation. A woman reported that her vehicle had been damaged while she was shopping at a local store. Case is pending receipt and review of surveillance tape from the business. Mariah R. Wright, 26, of Mena was served an outstanding warrant from the Mena police. October 3, 2019 Jessica Fay Stepp, 18 and a 16-year-old Mena girl were charged with shoplifting after a call to a local retail store. October 4, 2019 Travis M. Dollarhyde, 30, of Mena was charged with battery after officers responded to a call reporting an altercation at a local residence. Lucas Holliday, 29, of Mena was charged with possession of a controlled substance. William Stokes, 32 of Mena was served

an outstanding warrant from the Mena police. October 5, 2019 Christopher Brown 35, of Mena was charged with public intoxication and disorderly conduct after officers observed a verbal altercation on the parking lot of a local business. Allen Henry, 30, of Mena was served an outstanding warrant from Polk County.

October 3, 2019 Report from complainant on Polk 63 near Board Camp of damage done to a fence by an unknown vehicle. Investigation continues. Report from complainant on Highway 71 South near Cove of being threatened by an acquaintance. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

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October 4, 2019 Report of a missing storage building from a property at Polk 614 near Mena. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. Arrested by a trooper with the Arkansas State Police was James B. Stuart, 50, of Mena, on a Warrant for Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

September 30, 2019 Traffic stop on Highway 8 East near Board Camp led to the confiscation of several suspicious items. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. Report from a complainant on Polk 93 near Potter of an altercation that had occurred earlier in the evening. Investigation continues. Report from complainant on Hamilton Street in Mena of a missing cell phone, valued at $100. As a result, a Citation for Theft of Property was issued to Marsha D. Denton, 35, of Mena. The phone was returned to the owner. Report from complainant on Polk 61 near Board Camp that their goat had been attacked by five dogs, causing damages of $150.00. Investigation continues. Arrested was Lester Warren, 38, of Texarkana, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear. October 1, 2019 Arrested was Andrea D. Main, 30, of Mena, on Charges of Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and a Warrant for two counts of Delivery of Meth or Cocaine. Report from complainant on Polk 191 near Ink of damage done to a vehicle while parked at another location. Deputy responded. Report from complainant on Polk 238 near Mena of a neighbor’s horse being on their property led to a Citation for Livestock at Large being issued to Gary Goldner, 63, of Mena. October 2, 2019 Report from complainant on Highway 8 West near Shady Grove of the fraudulent use of a credit card, totaling losses at $150.00. Investigation continues. Arrested was Cody D. Dees, 34, of Mena, on Warrants for Delivery of Meth or Cocaine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

October 5, 2019 Report of an unattended death on Polk 47 near Rocky. Deputies responded. Report from complainant on Polk 36 near Hatfield of issues with a neighbor. Deputy responded. Report from a business on Highway 71 South in Cove of a suspected shoplifter. Deputy responded. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. October 6, 2019 Report of a disturbance on The Fast Lane near Mena led to the arrest of Alan Currier, 45, of Mena, on a Charge of Disorderly Conduct. Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked two vehicle accidents this week. Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 24 Incarcerated Inmates, with 9 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.

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It’s Time for the 37th Annual Quilt Show It's time for the annual Ouachita Quilt Show! This will be the 37th annual show to be coproduced by the Polk County Extension Home Makers and the Nimble Thimble Quilt Guild, and will be held on November 1 & 2 at the historic armory on DeQueen Street in Mena. There are 32 categories to enter you quilts in-- from ﬁrst quilt to experienced quilters, and under 18, there is a category for you! If you are interested in entering your quilt(s) or other quilted items such as bags, table runners, wall hangings, etc., bring your item(s) to the DeQueen Street Armory in Mena on Tuesday, Oct. 29th, from noon to 5 p.m. Due to the judging schedule, this is the ONLY time to bring in quilts. Also, you DO NOT have to be the quilt maker to enter your quilt in this show; bring the favorite quilt Grandma made for you when you were a child, or Mom may have made for you when you got married! As long as you own the quilt, you can enter it. There will be prizes as well! Several local and national vendors have donated prize items including a sewing machine for the Best in Show winner. Other prizes include fabric, notions and gift certiﬁcates.

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This year's raffle quilt is currently on display at the Polk County Extension Office. Seven members of the Nimble Thimble Quilt Guild spent over 300 hours on this year's raffle quilt. All money raised from the raffle quilt will go to the Single Parent Scholarship Fund at UARM. Tickets are available now from any EHC member, at the Extension office, or at the quilt show. The lucky winner will be drawn on Saturday, November 2, at 4:30 p.m. While you're at the quilt show, don't forget to stop by the EHC Country Store. You'll find lots of hand made items and baked goods! The members of our Extension Homemakers Clubs have been busy making items for this year's store! Items such as homemade pillow cases, kitchen accessories, Christmas stockings and more will be available. And Christmas isn't that far away! The money raised from the Country Store goes to benefit EHC projects and scholarships. And a great big THANK YOU to all the volunteers that help make this show possible. We have groups that take in the quilts, put up the display poles, hang the quilts, etc. Without them, we couldn't do this!

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Scotty’s Receives Community Honors The long-time business, Scotty’s of Cove, Arkansas was honored with ‘Thank You’ plaques by the Cove Library and the Cove Rural Fire Department for their generosity. The Library and Rural Fire Department beneﬁt by the use of Scotty’s facility for their yearly fund raising activities. Scotty’s has long served the communi-

ty and is well known in Polk County as a business that is open 24-hours daily for the needs of food, gas, groceries, propane, and an open kitchen. The business not only caters to locals but also for those who travel the roads through Arkansas and Oklahoma.

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Dewey Floyd Carroll age 68 of Hatfield, Arkansas passed away Thursday, October 3, 2019 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He was born on December 28, 1950 in Johnson City, New York to the late Dewey Charles Carroll and the late Ada Ross Carroll. Dewey was married to Marie Barnes Carroll until his passing. He was a truck driver and carpenter by profession. He also was talentedwith leather, making rodeo gear. Dewey enjoyed hunting and fishing with family and friends. Above all he loved his family and grandchildren and would always say, “I love you to the moon and back!” He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friendto all who knew him. He will be dearly missed by all. He is survived by his wife, Marie Carroll of Hatfield, Arkansas; sons: Rick Carroll of New York, Jason Neer of Mena, Arkansas, Josh Neer of Hatfield, Arkansas, and Eric Fairless of Hatfield, Arkansas; daughters: Bonnie Carroll of New York, Darlene Marcum of New York, and Linda Neer of Mena, Arkansas; many grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; and a sister, Bonnie Bergman of New York. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Charles Carroll; and a grandson, Dante Carroll. Mr. Carroll was sent for cremation under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Vonetha Jo Rostollan age 51 passed into eternal life Saturday, October 5, 2019 at the age of 51. Vonetha was born July 09, 1968 in Mena Arkansas, but was raised in Texarkana, Arkansas. She graduated from Texarkana College School of Nursing and worked for Christus-St. Michael Hospital many years before becoming a travel nurse specializing in labor and delivery. Vonetha was a travel nurse by profession, serving the Indian Reservations over the United States. Vonetha loved working in the family vineyard and named many of the muscadine vines as” Vonnie’s Vines”. She was an avid Harley Davidson motorcycle fan and loved riding with her beloved Ron. Vonetha is survived by the love of life and soul-mate Ron Carlile of Mena, Arkansas; her mother and father Mike and Sharon Rostollan of Texarkana/Mena, Arkansas; her children: Christopher Pierce USN – Charlotte, NC, Jacob Pierce of Texarkana, AR, and daughter, Samantha and husband Jon Edmonds of USMC - Camp Pendleton, California; granddaughter, Sophia of Dallas, TX; her sisters: Rene’ and husband Kevin Matthews of Texarkana, AR, Julie Ann and husband Tim Cowgill of Atlanta, TX, Lynda and husband Billy Arterbury of Texarkana, AR, and Michelle Hamlin Grumbles and husband of Dublin, Texas; brothers: Micheal and wife Stephanie Rostollan of Mena/Texarkana, AR and Kelley Holt and wife of Rison, AR; several neices and nephews; and loyal German Shepard, “Lucy”. Cremation Services are entrusted to Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena AR. Private Family Interment will be at a later date for Vonetha and her Aunt, Judy Lehmann, in the Lehmann-Rostollan Family Plots at Mount Gilead Cemetery, Rocky, Arkansas. Donations in Vonetha’s Memory can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or to St. Agnes Catholic Church, Mena AR, or St. Edwards Catholic Church, Texarkana, AR.

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Acorn High School Senior, Makenna Goss and her advisor, Mindy Lyle, took part in the Capitol Leadership experience last week Washington, DC. Makenna is President of the Acorn Chapter and Arkansas Vice President of Parliamentary Law. The Arkansas delegation met with Senator Tom Cotton’s office and the Representative offices of French Hill, Rick Crawford, and Bruce Westerman to advocate for CTE funding. “I am amazed at the opportunities FCCLA offers its members. Capitol Leadership was an incredible experience. These students were able to see their government in action,” said Mindy Lyle, Acorn FCCLA Advisor. Washington, D.C.— Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) youth leaders and Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) professionals traveled from across the country to participate in FCCLA’s annual Capitol Leadership meeting held in Washington, D.C. September 30—October 3. FCCLA members converged on Capitol Hill proudly wearing the official FCCLA red blazers to advocate for Family and Consumer Sciences education and funding of Career and Technical Education (CTE) by showing policymakers how their support for education impacts teens in preparing to be college- and career-ready. FCCLA members were encouraged to share their story when meeting with congressional leaders to promote the need to double the funding for CTE. “The commitment, dedication, and passion Capitol Leadership youth advocates have for FCCLA, FCS, and CTE

is inspiring,” said Sandy Spavone, Executive Director of FCCLA. “Through meeting with legislators, sharpening leadership skills, and advocating for important education policy issues, I am confident these youth leaders will take all that they have learned from Capitol Leadership as they go back to their respective home states to positively change our country.” Capitol Leadership is the first of many FCCLA national gatherings held throughout the 2019-2020 school year. FCCLA members and advisers are also invited to attend FCCLA’s upcoming National Fall Conference in Dallas, TX, Industry Immersion in Chicago, IL, and the 2020 National Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. Photo provided of the Arkansas State Officer Delegation with Makenna Goss (front row, far right) and Advisor Mindy Lyle representing her accomplishments.

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Rebirth of Mena Community Choir Stephanie Tapley lead a recent meeting at the United Methodist Church in Mena to develop a new version of a Mena community choir. Stephanie Tapley also leads a choir at the University of Arkansas Rich Mountain and the United Methodist Church. A previous version of a Mena choir dissolved when their director moved away. Several of those attending were members of the previous Mena choir.

The new group discussed basic organizational items including what their official name should be, possible performances, and the time and location for rehearsals. It was agreed that Mondays at 6:30 pm at the United Methodist Church would work. This is just the beginning of this community effort. It is hoped that many more will come and be part of this joyful choir.

-Jewel, from pg. 1 Recipients were selected based on recommendations for their dedicated service to Arkansans and can hold law enforcement positions at a college or university, municipal, county, federal or State level.

Nominations were provided to Attorney General Rutledge from police chiefs, county sheriffs, county judges, mayors, prosecutors and other State law enforcement leaders from across Arkansas.

-Main, from pg. 1 Detention Center. She is currently facing charges of two counts of Delivery of Methamphetamine, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Possession of Drug Parapher-

nalia. Main’s bond was set at $15,000.00. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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-Trinity, from pg. 1 community. Elizabeth Lahr was the great grandmother of current and past members of Trinity, Dorothy and Henry “H.G.” Sunderman, both who still live in Mena today. Rev. Kaiser visited Mena to hold the first Lutheran service which was held in a public school building in January 1900. His second and third visits was in March/May of 1900 when he baptized several children and brought with him Rev. J. K. E. Horst of First Lutheran, Ft. Smith who held monthly services in Mena at the First Presbyterian Church on Sunday afternoons. Rev. Christian Frederick Rittman was called to be Missionary of Western Arkansas and the Indian Territory in the Fall of

1900. Mena was one of several communities he visited and was encouraged to focus his ministry there where he organized St. Trinity Lutheran Church and School in the Fall of 1900, with 14 baptized members! The church and school/teacherage were built in 1901 and dedicated to the glory of God on January 5, 1902. Many Pastors have served the congregation over the years and is currently served by Rev. Timothy J. Henning. We give thanks to God for His grace showered upon our congregation in the past 120 years and seek His direction for the future as we share the Gospel with our friends and neighbors!

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Wheel A’ Mena Cycles To The Top The Wheel A’ Mena Tour To The Top gets going this Saturday in Mena, across the top of Rich Mountain to Queen Wilhelmina State Park and beyond. The ride is seen as a tune up event each year to the Big Dam Bridge 100 mile race in Little Rock and will challenge riders with their choices of 30, 50 and 70 mile routes through the Ouachita Mountains and on the Talimena Scenic Drive. While the ride can be difﬁcult, 2,681 feet to the top of Rich Mountain and 10% steep grades over some of the

route, participants will be afforded beautiful views of the mountains and valleys below. To alleviate some of their fatigue riders will have the opportunities to stop and rest at pre-determined stops where they can also fuel up on food to build energy for the climbs. Those of us who will drive on 4 wheels are asked to be watchful for the bicyclist on the tour as they will travel on our roads during the event. The Wheel A’ Mena Tour To The Top is organized by the Rotary Club of Polk County/Mena. BY JAMIE HAMMACK • news@mypulsenews.com

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Bearcats Fall to 0-2 in Conference Play The Mena Bearcats football team fell in conference play for the second time this season in a loss Friday night to the Pottsville Apaches at Bob Carver Mena Bearcat Stadium. Pottsville was first to score with just over three minutes remaining in the first half on a 6 yard run. Pottsville’s kicker Emiliano Torres made the point after attempt and Pottsville looked to go into the half with a 7-0 lead but the Bearcats bounced back on a 35 yard Zane Stephens’ pass to Jake Wiles for a touchdown. The flurry of late second quarter scoring didn’t end there. With 44 seconds left in the half Pottsville scored again. This time on a 45 yard pass with PAT to put the Apaches up 14-7. Mena answered quickly with a long

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range ﬁeld goal and both sides went into the locker room at the half with Pottsville up 14-10 over Mena. At the just under 4:30 remaining in the third quarter Pottsville scored on a 2 yard rush to take the score to 21-10, then the Apaches quickly scored on another short yardage rush of 2 yards and the score jumped to 28-10. Mena scored two more touchdowns, but it wasn’t enough to over come Pottsville and the game ended with a 34-22 with Mena falling 0-2 in conference play with a 3-2 loss win record so far on the season. This Friday the Bearcats travel to Dover for a conference matchup against an 0-5 Pirates team that look to shake off a 55-0 drubbing at the hands of Elkins last week.

The Basscats had four teams compete in the Arkansas Youth Fishing Associations tournament on Millwood Lake last Sunday, October 6. The Basscats had two teams; Austin Johnston and Cason Cannon and Austin Rose and Evan Graves tied for 2nd place in the high school division and one team; Brynten Rose and Cody Beck placed 4th in the Junior division. Pictured from left to right: Cason Cannon, Austin Johnston, Austin Rose, Evan Graves, Brynten Rose, Cody Beck. Submitted photo.

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Defenders Boxing Club of Mena Hosts Female Fury 1 Boxing Event Saturday’s Female Fury 1 event was a success featuring eighteen fights promoting thirty-six female boxers from ten states. This event saw the attendance of twenty-one gyms from various areas pouring into Mena for the day event. With this type of influx, Female Fury 1 event saw large crowds attending the bouts, approximately 300 throughout the day, as family and sponsors accompanied the fighters. The Attitude Angels Female boxing team from Defenders Boxing did not disappoint. Ciara Self, 13 years old, from Wickes made her successful debut with a unanimous win over her opponent. She is the daughter of Melissa and David Self. Kathryn Davison, age 15, fought a very tough and older opponent losing by a third tko. Her record now stands at 2-2. Sally Davison moved her record to an impressive 4-0 with her unanimous win over her

MOVE WITH EASE Movements that Aid in Crhonic Pain Management The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends exercise regimens as a treatment for self chronic pain management. The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service in Polk County is currently participating in a CDC grant and is offering the restorative movements class, Move with Ease. This class has been designed to help adults with chronic pain improve flexibility, increase joint mobility, and practice deep breathing. This 12-session program is structured to provide a safe and low impact physical activity option for individuals with chronic pain. Sessions will meet two to three times weekly beginning on October 29 from 1011 a.m. at the First Baptist Church located at 811 Port Arthur Avenue. The class will be instructed by Bridgett Martin, County Extension Agent-Family and Consumer Science. To participate in the program, you must be 18 years or older and participants are

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opponent from North Dakota. Kathryn and Sally are the daughters of Zieka and John Davison. Defenders Boxing acknowledges the training and support from the following states and gyms where the participants haled from to attended Saturday’s show: Missouri- Heartland Boxing , Texas-Blas Boxing , Troup Boxing, Team Bragg, Popeyes Gym, Nebraska-Jackson Boxing Club, Massachusetts-KO Boxing, Indiana-SRG Boxing Florida-Davie PAL, Louisiana-Sparkys, North Dakota-Chase, Oklahoma-Engine Room, Arkansas-Silverback, Straight Right (Little Rock and Siloam Springs), Central Arkansas Boxing, Gillispe Boxing, South Arkansas MMA, TKMO, Off the Chain MMA, Defenders Boxing of hometown Mena, as well as a few unattached females.

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Born in June, Aloha would love a catnip mouse as a birthday gift (06/04/2019). She is litter box trained. Aloha likes children and cats. Aloha wants a ride home to your place! ALL ANIMALS AT HSO ARE SPAYED/NEUTERED AND ARE CURRENT ON THEIR VACCINATIONS PRIOR TO ADOPTION. OFFICE PHONE NUMBER: (479) 394-5682 • WEB SITE: www.hsomena.org • HSO is a 501(c)(3) organization. Please consult your tax advisor to see if your donation is tax deductible.

Weekly Publication THURSDAY, OCT. 10TH – • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 368 Polk Road 50. • 10:00 a.m. – GriefShare will meet at the First Presbyterian Church, 904 Church Ave., Mena. Meetings open to anyone who has experienced the recent death of a loved one. Call 785-320-1652 or 479234-3419 for more information. • 11:30 a.m. – Rotary Club of Mena/Polk County will meet at Papa’s Mexican Café. Contact Sue Cavner at (479)234-5844 or Linda Rowe at (479)2342575 for more info. • 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Good Vibes Art Day at the Mena Art Gallery. All mediums welcome, from fiber art, painting and crafting. Open to public. • 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. - The Cove Branch of the Polk County Library is open. • 12:00 p.m. – The Mena Lioness Lions meet at the Limetree Restaurant. • 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Salvation Army Family Store helps families with utilities. • 1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. – The First Assembly of God distributes food at 2111 Sutherland or call (479)394-1229. • 4:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous Women’s Meeting at the ABC Club, at 1159 Highway 71 South., Mena. (479)216-4606 or (479)243-0297. • 5:30 p.m. – Weight Watchers meets at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Education Wing, West End. Call (479)2342297 for more information. • 6:00 p.m. – Hatfield’s Lion’s Club meets at the Lions Club Field House. • 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Remembering Hearts Forever will have a potluck get together at the Union Bank community room (located in back of the building). We are a healing group for broken hearts in passing of a child/sibling. Form information call Rosanna 216-9977 or Diane 243-0191. • 6:30 p.m. – Mena Chapter #243, Order of the Eastern Star will meet at the Masonic Temple at 701 Port Arthur, Mena. Meeting will follow a meal at 6:30 p.m. • 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena. (479)216-4606 or (479)243-0297. • 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meets at the old bus barn, next toThe Crossing Church. • 7:00 p.m. – Cherry Hill Fire Department meeting and training at the Fire Station. FRIDAY, OCT. 11TH – • Tootsie Roll Campaign by the

Knights of Columbus kicks off and will be Friday thru Saturday. • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 368 Polk Road 50. • 12:00 p.m. – The Lions Meetings are held in the Lions Club House on Highway 71 South. • 2:00 p.m. – Polk County celebration of 175 years. Gather on the courthouse lawn for ceremony and birthday cake. • 5:00 p.m. – Doggie Fashion Show fundraiser hosted by MMS EAST will be in the front lawn of the Mena Middle School. Items for purchase, small entry fee, prizes to be awarded. Bring blankets or chairs and donations of cat/dog food accepted- to benefit the local pet shelters. • 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meets at the old bus barn, next to The Crossing Church. • 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. – Hatfield Auditorium Country-Western Dance Admission is $6 and 50/50 drawing. • 7:30 p.m. – OLT present the Four One-Act Comedies by Chekhov at the OLT Theater, 610 Mena Street. • 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena. (479)216-4606 or (479)2430297. SATURDAY, OCT. 12TH – • 10:00 a.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous Men’s Meeting – ABC Club, across form Chopping Block: 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena – (281)387-0400. • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 368 Polk Road 50. • 12:00 p.m. – Ouachita Amateur Radio Association monthly meeting at La Villa Restaurant. • 4:00 p.m. – Black Fork VFD Fundraiser/Fish Fry at 34655 Black Fork Trail in Mena. • 5:00 p.m. – Faith Missionary Baptist Church will host a Fish Fry at 2407 Sutherland, Mena, AR. Donations accepted and all moneys will go to help two families in Mena. • 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Highway 71 North, Acorn. • 7:00 p.m. – Holly Grove Church in Grannis will have Gospel Music. • 7:30 p.m. – OLT present the Four One-Act Comedies by Chekhov at the OLT Theater, 610 Mena Street. • 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena. (479)243-0297 or (479)2164606.

OCTOBER 9, 2019 MyPulseNews.com news@mypulsenews.com 479-243-9600 SUNDAY, OCT. 13TH – • 10:00 a.m. – 120th Anniversary Service at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1010 DeQueen St. in Mena. • 2:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena. (479)216-4606 or (479)2430297. • 2:30 p.m. – OLT present the Four One-Act Comedies by Chekhov at the OLT Theater, 610 Mena Street. • 3:00 p.m. – Worship Service is held at Sulphur Springs Church. MONDAY, OCT. 14TH – • 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 Meeting will be held at the UA-Rich Mountain Boardroom in the Spencer Building, 1100 College Drive. • 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Jr. OLT auditions for ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” at 610 Mena St., Mena. • 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Highway 71 North, 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. • 6:30 p.m. – Mena Community Choir practice at the First Methodist Church. • 6:30 p.m. – Polk County Genealogical Society will meet in the Polk County Library. Kay Dye will present the program “Scanning and Organizing Pictures”. • 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-243-0297. • 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meets at the old bus barn, next to The Crossing Church. • 7:00 p.m. – Mena Elks Lodge meeting. All Elks are invited to attend. TUESDAY, OCT. 15TH – • 8:00 a.m. – The Reynolds Gardener Community Men’s Breakfast at the First United Methodist Church in Mena. • 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. The written portion of the drivers test will be given at the Morrow Street Housing Authority, and as long as road conditions are optimal the driving portion of the test will be given. • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Polk County Family Mission is open in the 9th Street Ministries Building.

• 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 368 Polk Road 50. • 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – The Hatfield Branch library will be open. • 5:00 p.m. – T.O.P.S. will meet in the Union Bank Community Room for weigh-ins, followed by a meeting. • 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Jr. OLT auditions for ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” at 610 Mena St., Mena. • 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Polk County Housing Authority Community Room LIVE Country and Gospel music. • 6:00 p.m. – The Regular Hatfield Town Council will meet at the Town Hall in Hatfield. • 7:00 p.m. – VFW Post 4451 meeting at Veterans Park in Acorn. • 7:30 p.m. – The Regular Cove Town Council will meet at the Town Hall in Cove. • 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at First United Methodist Church, 9th & Port Arthur. (479)234-2887 or (479)234-3043. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 16TH – • 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Shepherd’s Closet open at First Baptist Church 4802 Hwy 71 S Hatfield, AR (870)389-6412. Accepting and distributing clothing/usable household items/and nonperishable food items. • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 368 Polk Road 50. • 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Mena Art Gallery Art Group meeting. • 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. • 5:30 p.m. – Dinner at Christ Community Fellowship followed by services at 6:15 p.m. for Youth, Children’s Activities, Young Adult and Adult Bible studies. • 5:30 p.m. – Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Bible Study Service. • 6:00 p.m. – Warriors for Christ will meet at the Southside Church of God. • 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Trek and Varsity for Middle and High School students at Grace Bible Church, 1911 Highway 71 North, Mena. All Area Middle and High School students are welcome. • 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena. (479)216-4606 or (479)2430297.

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Brodix, Inc. is accepting applications for a full-time office position. Applications may be picked up at the Brodix office, located at 301 Maple Avenue 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. T100919

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PICKIN’ ON THE PORCH - Saturday , Oct. 12, 4:00 p.m. until... Bring your lawn chair and sit a spell - CMA Pavilion on Iron Mountain. Warm-up musical for CMA’s Changing of the Colors Rally. Everybody is invited. Pickers who want to join the pickin’ and singin’... Music lovers who want to hear some old-fashioned camp meeting music. T100919

- LISTING 38 Acres at Opal, joins National Forrest in back. Timberland only. Road into property- great for 4-wheeling and plenty of deer and turkey. Call 479-243-8886. T103019

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Front Row (L-R) Avery Watkins, Jake Speight, and Daniel Gonzalez. Middle Row (L-R) Leo Peña, Carson Price, Jessie Bailey, Yeremi Martinez, and Jesus Ruiz. Back Row (L-R) Ethan Ashcraft, Kaydince Gray, Kenya Antunez, Isai Esquivel, Jacqueline Teodoro, and Leidy Martinez. Photo submitted by Wickes Elementary.

Forest Service Reminds Hunters - Safety First HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — Forest Service managers are reminding hunters to be safe and follow State and Federal law as hunting season begins on the Ouachita and Ozark-St. Francis National Forests. Before embarking on a hunting trip, hunters should inform others of their hunting locations, and when they will be returning. It is also important to and check weather forecasts. All state wildlife regulations are in effect on national forests in Arkansas and Oklahoma. State and federal law enforcement officers work with forest officials to reinforce rules relating to issues that occur year after year. These illegal activities include: • Baiting game species on the national forests • Shooting from or across a county, state or federally maintained road • Possessing or consuming alcohol during any hunting activity or while operating a motorized vehicle, including off-highway vehicles. • Traveling off designated routes for motorized vehicle use • Additionally, campsites may be in place for up to 30 days as long as they are occupied. At the end of the 30-day period, campsites must be completely dismantled and moved at least 1 mile from the original campsite. The 30-day period begins the first day any item is placed at the campsite.

Campers may camp up to 90 days in a calendar year. Campsites may not be reserved. • Hunters should also be aware of additional legal requirements that apply specifically to the individual national forest or wildlife management areas on the forest. Ouachita National Forest (Arkansas and Oklahoma) • Hunting stands may be erected for up to 14 days at a time and must be moved to another location more than 200 yards away if the hunting trip continues. All stands must have the owner’s name and address permanently affixed. Remove stands from the forest at the end of the hunting season. • Motor Vehicle Use Maps are available which show all designated routes for motorized travel. OHVs are allowed on designated routes only or in game retrieval corridors while retrieving legally downed large game. Note: not all Forest Service roads are designated as routes. OHV operators may pick up a free map at the nearest Ouachita National Forest office or from www.fs.usda.gov/ouachita. • Oklahoma forest visitors should remember that riders ages 18 and under must wear a safety helmet while operating an OHV, and only one person at a time may ride an OHV, unless the vehicle is specifically designed for two riders.

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Michael Povey: A Right Honorable Gentleman many. Always looking for a way to better his career and support his family, Michael moved into the sales and marketing of electronic components for use in military and space applications world-wide. Before moving to our side of the pond Michael lived in Germany for 10 years. In his work and leisure he has travelled to most regions of the world except for Russia and South America. In 2007 Michael married his lovely wife, Stephanie, and later the same year they moved to Mena. The inﬂuence of his wife with her care for animals rubbed off on him. Both have volunteered for 11 years, and have served as Presidents for the Humane Society of the Ouachita’s. For 3 years Michael also volunteered as a vet tech for a Mena veterinarian. Deciding that humans could use help as well as dogs and cats, he began volunteering for CASA, as a Court Appointed Special Advocate, helping kids in foster care. Along with all of this he sets aside time for weekly visits to nursing homes, with his support dogs, to bring smiles to the resi-

dents therein. With his busy volunteering schedule it is amazing that Michael has room for hobbies but he ﬁnds time for reading, fostering puppies, exercising and trips to Fort Smith to go bowling. He supports the football (soccer) club Tottenham Hotspur in the English Premier League. He has 5 dogs and lives with his best friend, his wife. As Michael says, he “loves where he lives and who he lives with.” It’s in such words as these which show you the grace and giving he has within himself. Michael Povey is a true gentleman. The world could use a few more like him.

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-Pain, from pg. 13 asked to participate in at least 12 sessions of the program. Space is limited, so sign up now by contacting Bridgett Martin at the Polk County Extension Ofﬁce at 394-6018 by the Friday, October 25 deadline. The University of Arkansas System Divi-

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Once in a while you meet someone who stands out from the rest. Someone who, though they may not be a part of your every day life they make your life better just by knowing them. Michael Povey has done that for me, and if you have met him he has likely done the same for you. He usually arrives at the KENA studios just before the noon hour swap shop program on Wednesday’s and has a seat with me and we have a conversation about a few things. Our health, local news and life in general. I look forward to these talks because I always learn something new. Let me tell you a little bit about our favorite Brit. As you can tell from his accent Michael isn’t from these parts. Our Wednesday Swap Shop mainstay is from London, England. He Joined the Royal Air Force (RAF) at the age of 17, serving 12 years as a Radar Technician. After leaving the RAF Michael worked as a Senior Research Engineer on missile programs. Next he looked to the stars and the space industry was his next step as a Program Procurement Manger in the UK and Ger-

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Mena Water Utilities Conducting Water Main Flushing Mena Water Utilities will again be conducting our bi-annual water main flushing program during the week of October 14, 2019 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; October 18, 2019. 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. Flushing of your home 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 program please call Mena Water Utilities at 479-394-2761.

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4 One Act Plays One hundred and seventy-five years ago, Polk County became the 48th county of Arkansas. Please join us as we celebrate this milestone in Polk County history!

FRIDAY - OCTOBER 11, 2019 COURTHOUSE LAWN 2:00 PM Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s honor the ones who came before us, their sacrifices and accomplishments, with a ceremony and birthday cake.

Hosted by the Polk County Courthouse

COMEDY

Ouachita Little Theatre

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The Anniversary The Proposal The Bear The Harmful Effects of Tobaco

Directed by John Puddington

& Performances Oct. 11th-13th Oct. 18th-20th Friday & Saturday at 7:30 pm Sunday Matinee at 2:30 pm

Tickets:

Reserved Tickets for purchase at OLT Monday - Friday 10am-2pm

Adults

$12

Seniors & Students

Downtown Cash Mob Celebrates 2nd Birthday

On October 12th, the Downtown Cash Mob will celebrate its Second Birthday. In observance of this, the Mayor signed a proclamation recognizing their efforts to promote downtown. Since the first Mob in October, 2017, there have been 24 Mobs. The Cash Mob has met on every second Saturday; there have been no cancellations or rescheduling. Because of the Mob activities, downtown has received a great amount of free publicity and continues to do so. Patrons who show up for the Mob differ somewhat each month with dozens participating in this activity. During the 24 Mob shopping events, over $20,000 has been spent by these dedicated shoppers. In addition, after the Mobs these participants frequently shop or eat downtown which benefits Mena. Pictured from left to right: Judy Thompson, Mena Downtown Partners Liason; Mayor Seth Smith; Jackie Palmer, Mena Downtown Partner member with The Pulse; and cash mobster - Shelia Prestenbark.

ACTIVITY DIRECTOR Horizon health, the nation's leading psychiatric contract manager, seeks full-time Activity Director for our behavioral health unit located at Mena Regional Health System in Mena, AR. RESPONSIBILITIES: tx planning, group and individual tx, functioning as member of multidisciplinary team and participating in 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 average $15 - $18 per hour with benefits. Send Resumes to Sue Cavner at sue.cavner@horizonhealth.com or fax to 479-394-2668.

We are a support group for families who have lost a child, grandchild, or sibling. A POTLUCK GET TOGETHER WILL BE HELD Oct. 10th â&#x20AC;˘ 6p-8p UNION BANK COMMUNITY CENTER Bring a dish if you like.

We are a healing group for broken hearts. For More Information Please Call Rosanna @ 216-9977 or Diane @ 243-0191

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