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I am writing this in hopes that others will follow suit. I am new to Polk County and I was having terrible problems with my 16-year-old son who has mental health problems (ODD, ADHD and severe depression). I asked police dispatch to send me a hard-ass no-nonsense cop to handle him. While waiting, things escalated with my son and he put his hands on me. I called 911 and told them to step on it. Within what seemed to be seconds I could hear the sirens coming down the road.

The officer who first arrived was Grannis police officer Janet Sitzes, badge No. 402. I could not have gotten a more professional, straight forward, take-charge, calm, cool and collected officer. She was able to keep my son calm and talk with him, (and he does not talk to anyone, hates women and despises cops).

Officer Sitzes went above what was expected of her and her work. That was a very long night but she stayed long past her shift and into the next morning at the Mena Police Department to make sure that my son got the help that he desperately needed.

Since we have been here, I have tried to get him mental health help, but being as we are from out of state, no one would take him because our insurance is still for Georgia.

Officer Sitzes didn’t even get to eat dinner, instead she offered her pizza to my son & I because we had not eaten. She didn’t hesitate to help that whole night with anything that we needed and she was a comfort for me after what I have been dealing with. That night I called a cop to help me and I walked away with a new friend and a whole new outlook toward police officers.

My son is now getting the help he needs, the help I have tried desperately to get him since we moved here. Had she not been the one to show up to my home, there is no telling what could have happened.

I want to thank Janet Sitzes for her kindness and professionalism and her talks with both he and I. It has made a huge impact on us both.

My son is now admitted and finally getting the help he needs. It wasn’t her duty to stay long after her shift, offer her dinner, or to talk to me to keep me calm and in the right state of mind. I am usually always hesitant about calling the police. This officer has changed that. So, this is not much but I think she deserves a huge Thank You from one desperate mother and her son!

Tammi Leigh Page, Wickes

Pulse Editor:

I must say that of all articles written in the Pulse, “Lonesome mountain region seeks love and attention” (Pulse, July 19) about Mena & Polk County is the best one.

Since Mena & Polk County is small compared to little Rock, Hot Springs & Ft. Smith, we get little (if any) recognition.

I’m ashamed to admit that it’s been probably two years since I’ve been on Rich Mountain. There are many other places I’ve never been! I’m no longer able to attend the Lum & Abner festivities (due to being physically handicapped).

Everyone needs to encourage people they know to try to come visit Mena & Polk County. We are growing in size & opportunities.

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Gratefully submitted, Donna

Lay, Mena