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See BEARCATS continued on page 22 By Ethan Nahté The highly debated petition that the Polk County Growth & Ad vancement organization has been circulating throughout spring and summer 2022, was submitted to the Polk County clerk’s office. The peti tion has garnered enough certified signatures to place the issue on the November 8, 2022 general election ballot, allowing registered voters to then vote for or against the sale and manufacturing of alcoholic bever ages in Polk County. On the afternoon of Monday, August 29, Polk County Clerk Ter ri Harrison provided the following certification:I,TerriHarrison, Polk County Clerk, do hereby certify that there are 4,626 accepted signatures of reg istered voters in Polk County on the petition TO ALLOW THE SALE AND MANUFACTURE OF AL COHOLIC BEVERAGES IN POLK COUNTY, ARKANSAS. The law requires that 38% of the See ALCOHOL continued on page 18
Alcohol petition garners enough votes
Mena Bearcats No. 8 Michael Sullivan coming onto the field as No. 4 Jair Hernandez exits. Hernandez was key to the Bearcats edging out a 16-14 victory over the De Queen Leopards in the season opener. (Photo by Andy Philpot/MHS) VS.
Polk County Fair Queen Brickie Sachs (left) and Polk County Jr. Fair Queen Kenzie Daniels served Peachtree residents punch and cookies, posed for photos and brought some smiles to the room. (Ethan Nahté/Pulse) them.“We will have a Thanksgiving din ner for the families. That’s some thing that hasn’t happened for a couple of years. “We hope to participate in the Christmas parade. “That’s about as far as we are right now with making plans. It all hinges on the community or if we have a resurgence of things, then we may have to start limiting visitors again.” Sachs was also a part of the Queen Wilhelmina Rod Run later that eve ning, handing out trophies to the winners in several categories and taking photos with them. Sachs and Daniels will be in atten dance at the Polk County Fair this week.
“We appreci ate everybody that supports the commu nity and actlymayouteventsmorehopesMcFaddenresidents.”thetohavesocialthroughtheyear.“Itnotbeexlikethis,butwehopetoactivities.We’lldotrickortreatingagainforHalloween, which they had done for years but had to suspend. The kids can come here, and we can pass out candy to
By Ethan Nahté Peachtree Mena Assisted Living held a celebration Saturday, having a party with top hats and ties for the men and crowns for the ladies.
Peachtree back in bloom and fit for queens
McFadden invited the Polk Coun ty Fair queens to the event. “They were cookiesnity,forambassadorstheyDanielsQueenCountyandBrickietyjoyedresidentstertaining.beencomeenoughgracioustoandhaveveryenTheenit.”PolkCounFairQueenSachsPolkJr.FairKenziesaidwerebeingthecommuservingupandpunch.
Resident Care Director, Janice McFadden, RN, said, “Basically, to day was an opportunity for families to come back into the building and get together with the residents and celebrate—having COVID some what past us. The isolation they had to go through when COVID was really at its worse was really hard on all of them, as well as the families. It was our first oppor tunity to say we cam come back together and enjoy each other.”
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When a group of people sink so low that they have to lie and cheat to try and get the alcohol proposition put on the ballets, something has to be done. A few days ago I was approached by a person as I was coming out of China restaurant with a petition to sign. I said I was against it and he said that I could vote NO and that it would count against the alcohol being put on the ballet, so I signed.Today at church we found out that a scrupulous lawyer in Mena had written the paper in such a way that it didn’t mat ter if you checked yes or no, your name was counted as being in favor of putting the alcohol petition on the ballet. AND that person gets $10 for every signa ture they collect. There were at least 20 people just in our church that had been scammed into singing the paper. I was deliberately lied to and bluntly deceived by a group of people who will lie, cheat, and do whatever they can to get alcohol on the ballet. Who is funding this and who was the lawyer who is aid ing these kind of people. If alcohol gets on the ballet, it will be because of lies, deceit, and fraud. We cannot let people like this start ruling over our city of Mena, from the ground up. There should be a city wide outcry over fhis deliberate fraud to scam the people of RonnyMena.Henson,
In their latest act of financial lunacy, the current administration has decided it is a good idea to forgive $ 10K of student loan debt for those with incomes of less than $ 1.25K. When the area you live in has incomes far below 1.25K it is hard to be sympathetic. The cost to taxpayers is estimated to be over 300 BILLION dol lars. This was done by executive order, meaning no input from the US taxpayers or their elected officials. These are debts that students incurred they now feel are too much to repay. In summary these folks were fiscally irresponsible, incurred debt they could not repay, and whose signed contracts meant nothing to them.
I somehow get the feeling that the in mates are now running the asylum. It is my genuine hope that the names of the loan forgiveness recipients will be made public so that their future employers may have a heads up before hiring anyone so irresponsible. That will not happen, but it should. At the very least, it should be noted on their credit report. Who is to say that once your bad behavior is rewarded that you will not repeat the perpetual cy cle of broken promises.
When I see some of the news of late I wonder if there is not a move afoot to intentionally bankrupt our country or run us so far in debt we can never recover.
If you did not see the news, 87,000 new IRS agents are being employed. If you think they are only targeting the rich, you are gullible or naive. Couple that with research into a cashless society, where all transactions would be digital. Some things do not pass the smell test. Our president signed executive order 14067 on March 9, 2022. It is an interest ing read, though rather long. The order covers such things as digital currencies, their effect on climate change, financial inclusion and equity, energy demand and many other objectives. I do not know who authored the order, only that Pres ident Biden signed it. If you read it you will most likely conclude he did not come up with it. Who authored this and what is their agenda, was my question?
So many actions by this administration seem to have CONTROL as a common theme. Whether it is health care, financ es, food, immigration, firearms, welfare programs, abortion, transportation, or so many other important aspects of our dai ly lives. I ask you to read and become informed...then vote. Our future is at stake. Our freedoms can slip away if we fallAsasleep.always I thank you for a forum to express my thoughts. With respect and kindest regards.Ronald Goss, Mena, retired
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I was raised to believe if I made a promise, I should honor that promise. I cannot remember how many times I was told “ you are only as good as your word”. For all the students who repaid their debt as promised, this must be a slap in the face. For that matter, anyone who repaid any debt should be infuriated.
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Mayor Seth Smith signed a procla mation designating September 2022 as Suicide Prevention and Recovery Month in Mena, Arkansas. The proc lamation is to raise awareness that prevention is possible, treatment is effective, and people do recover.
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Idabel, Okla.- McCurtain County Com missioners agreed to allow the Hochatown Incorporation petition to advance to the No vember ballot on Monday at a public hear ing in the courthouse in Idabel. The meeting, held in a court room to accom modate a large crowd, began with a 30 minute public Diannityvote.tometHochatownreasonslengthyreviewedLizlegalHochatown’shearing.council,George,thelegalwhyhasthecriteriabeallowedtoCommuHistorian,Jordan,presented historical docu mentation and highlighted why Hochatown is a historical community. Community el ders Sue Kincaid and Vojia(VO-guh) Reed, told stories of their personal histories as longtime members of the community. And Charles Ward, resident and business own er, addressed the community’s infrastruc ture needs and benefits of incorporation in cluding adequate police and fire protection to greatly en hance safety in the fast thetionthebymouslyturnedsessionintomissionersCountycommunity.growingMcCurtainComwentexecutiveandretounanivoteyes3-0toincludeincorporaquestiononNovembergeneralelectionballet.Hochatown residents will now decide on November 8, 2022 if they wish to incorporate to become their own town. The voter registration dead line for Hochatown residents is October 14, 2022. (Ethan Nahté/Pulse)
County Commissioners Agree to Hochatown Election
The Polk County Republican Com mittee would like to invite the public to meet and greet the candidates who will be our guests at the Polk County Fair.On Friday, Sept. 2, Sen. Terry Rice will be available from 7 - 9 p.m. in the Professional Building. Rice has also donated a door prize that will be given away during his visit. On Saturday, Sept. 3, Tommy Land, candidate for commissioner of state lands, and Mark Lowery, candidate for state treasurer, will be available start ing approximately at noon, also in the Professional Building. Please come by the Republican Committee booth and help make our guests welcome. We look forward to seeing you there.
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Suicide Prevention and Recovery Month
Senior Behavioral Health, Cedar Haven and New Vision urge all Mena residents to play a role in suicide pre vention and promoting health and wellness. We encourage you to rec ognize signs of a problem and guide those in need to appropriate services and support.
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John (870)Nashville,P.O.Larry.Teague@senate.ar.govCall:Mena,520arkansashouse.orgJohn.Maddox@MaddoxChurchAvenueAR71953(479)394-6060LarryTeagueBox903AR71852845-5303
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Recovery is a process of change through which people improve their health and strive to reach their full po tential. This process may include clini cal treatment, medications, faith-based approaches, and peer support. There are 148 treatment centers across Arkansas and several peer support groups.
Phone: (479) 573-0189 Fax: (479) Bruce575-0553Westerman 101 Reserve St. Suite 200 Hot Springs, AR 71901
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The General Assembly continues to look at ways to prevent and treat sub stance abuse.
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In the 2021 Regular Session, the Gen eral Assembly passed Act 651 which requires healthcare providers to co-pre
In 2021, more than 200 Ar kansans died from opioid-re lated causes. And 37% of in mates admitted to the Division of Correction had a drug offense. Medical researchers now consider dependence on alcohol or drugs to be a chronic disease, characterized by drug seeking and use that is compulsive or difficult to control, despite harmful con sequences.However, people can and do recover.
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A shooting spree occurred in Little Rock over the week end of August 13 and 14. Three people were killed and four people were wounded. In the most recent tally, there were 18 shootings that also damaged buildings and motor vehicles. The State Police activated a helicopter and brought in 32 troop ers to help Little Rock police and the Pulaski County sheriff. The joint operation was success ful and a suspect was arrested and charged with multiple violent of fenses, including capital murder. He was a convicted felon who had been out on parole for a year. He is 31 years old, and first got in trouble with the law when he was 16. It was one example of coopera tion between state agencies and lo cal law Anotherenforcement.example was a recent “saturation effort” in Pulaski Coun ty, when officers made 295 home visits to parolees over four days. They made direct contact with 172 parolees and arrested seven of them. They confiscated five firearms. In July seven parolees were ar rested and 18 weapons were seized. Their sentences will reflect the stronger penalties imposed by Act 946 of 2021, which enhances pen alties for repeat offenders who use a firearm to commit felonies. The act prohibits them from be ing released on parole. Also in response to public con cerns about crime, the legislature has approved funding for the De partment of Community Correc tion to initiate intensive supervision of parolees in central Arkansas. At a press conference, the gover nor provided an example of the ef fectiveness of intensive supervision in five counties in central Arkansas. During the first four months of the year, six pa role officers made 28 arrests and confiscated four guns. In April, 10 parole officers were added and the number of ar rests went up sharply. Since April 109 parolees have been arrested for violations and 48 firearms seized. Troop A of the State Police cov ers Pulaski, Lonoke, Faulkner and Saline Counties in central Arkan sas. According to the director of the State Police, since the beginning of 2021Troop A has confiscated 310 firearms, of which 30 were fully au tomatic.Athis press conference the gov ernor noted that the state Board of Correction has approved a $75 mil lion expansion of state prisons, and in early September will consider an additional expansion of $50 mil lion.The backlog of state inmates in county jails was about 2,600 in Jan uary and it has gone down to about 2,000.The governor has proposed to legislators the addition of a fifth Crisis Stabilization Unit, to be lo cated in south Arkansas. It would cost $3 million. The four existing units are in Fay etteville, Fort Smith, Jonesboro and Little Rock. Police can take people there who are experiencing a men tal health crisis, rather than locking them in jail. To clear the backlog of court cases created by the pandemic, the gover nor already has allocated $1 million for prosecutors and public defend ers. He has requested that the leg islature approve funding of an ad ditional $9 million, divided evenly between prosecutors and public defenders. scribe an opioid antagonist, such as Naloxone, when pre scribing opioids under certain conditions.In2019, the General As sembly passed Act 964 which prohibits a healthcare insurer, including the Arkansas Med icaid Program, from requiring prior authorization for medi cation-assisted treatment of opioid ad diction.Thelegislature also passed Act 951 which allows individuals with prior drug-related offenses to work with indi viduals receiving substance abuse treat ment as peer support specialists. Individuals who have served jail time can often have the most success in reaching individuals struggling with substance abuse addiction. This legisla tion removed a barrier giving providers a necessary resource to combat drug abuse.There are millions of Americans whose lives have been transformed through recovery. If you or a loved one is struggling with substance abuse we encourage you to look at the resources available in our state. You can find the information at www.artakeback.org.
September is National Re covery Month. It is a national observance held every to pro mote and support new evi dence-based treatment and re covery practices.
Waldron,24,onpassedStacks,Helen87,awayAugust2022,inAr kansas. She was born to the late D.A. Patterson Sr. and Helen Goldberger Patterson November 24, 1934, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
Pallbearers are Mike Thomas, Danny Miner, Chisum Vasseau, Jeremy James, Randall Watts, and KeithHonoraryNichols.pallbearers are Wayne Suddeth, Ted Dunn, Johnny Her ring and Richard Loyd. A very special thanks of gratitude to the medical professionals and support staffs of Mena Regional
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She prayed for the civil goodwill and common unity to return as an American attribute. Rhonda is survived by her son, Jeffrey D. Myers of Hawaii; stepson, James W. Myers and stepdaugh ter, Julie R. Hartsel both of Arkan sas; and her brother Myron “Keith” Nichols, his wife Marsha Ann Nich ols; nieces, Makayla Grace Nichols and Mary Alice Nichols of Acorn, Arkansas; grandchildren, Kasey Justus of Oklahoma, Nichole Hart sel and Aaron Hartsel both of Ar kansas; cousins, Cheryl Combs and Debbie Smith of Watson, Oklaho ma; and many cousins, family mem bers and friends across the country. Rhonda was preceded in death by her husband, Terry Warren Myers; mother, Lajunta Grace (Nichols) Cleveland; father, Jack Hall Cleve land; grandfather, Robert Adrian Nichols; grandmother, Mary Alice (Fox) Nicols; father-in-law, James Myers; and by her mother-in-law, LuraRhondaMyers.will be deeply missed by all who knew her as she touched the lives of so many throughout her life. Condolences may be made to the family at Beasley-Wood Funeral Home, Mena, Arkansas. Graveside services for Mrs. Myers will be held on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at the Nichols Cemetery in Hatfield, Arkansas.
Arkansas,ofers,NicholsRhondaMyage73,Mena, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2022, at 11:16 a.m. Born Sunday, December 26, 1948, at the Army Navy Hospital in Hot Springs, Arkansas, Rhonda lived much of her life in Arkansas. Rhon da was a 1966 honor graduate of Francis C. Hammond High School, Alexandria, Virginia. She was well versed in corporate administration having served in several key posi tions in Arkansas, Tennessee, and Virginia. Her greatest love was to our Lord Jesus Christ and her fam ily. She was married to husband the late Terry Warren Myers of Hot Springs, Arkansas, for 37 years. Rhonda was of the Christian faith, her devotion and beliefs allowed her life to be joyful, fulfilled with strength, courage, and wisdom, al lowing God to guide her daily life. Rhonda shared a positive view of life with all those she met; Always remembering you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think, and loved more than you know. Rhonda was an accomplished art ist who enjoyed canvas portraits, scenic views, and specialty items. Teaching artistic techniques was a favored passion for her. Her favor ite color was blue. Rhonda found peace in sharing, believing, there were more good people than bad in the world. And forgiving those who violated her trust and confidence.
StacksHelen ren Stacks and wife Kelly; daugh ter, Brenda Branch and her hus band Terry Joe; grandchildren, Joey Branch and wife Jennifer, Bri an Branch, Kristin Newbury and husband Ian, Lauren Stacks, Ryan Stacks, Rachel Stacks-Dees and hus band Austin; great-grandchildren, Josie Branch, Tate Branch; brothers, D.A. Patterson Jr., and James Patter son.Services for Helen will be Satur day, August 27, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at the Beasley-Wood Chapel in Mena, Arkansas, with Brother Mark Lyle officiating. Interment will follow at Owens Chapel Cemetery in Acorn, Arkansas, under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday, August 26, 2022, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Bea sley-Wood Funeral Home. Pallbearers are Terry Stacks, War ren Stacks, James Patterson, Bri an Branch, Joey Branch, and Ryan StacksHonorary Pallbearers are Terry Joe Branch, and Austin Dees. Online obituary at beasleywood funeralhome.com Health System, Baptist Health Med ical Center, Little Rock, The Green House Cottages of Homewood, Mena, CARTI Cancer Center, Rus sellville, ELITE Home Health and ELITE Hospice of Mena, Durable Medical Equipment and Supply of Mena, and Beasley-Wood Funeral Home for the many acts of kindness, and professional support provided during a time of great struggle and loss. God Bless. Online obituary at beasleywood funeralhome.com
Helen was an award-winning cook, who baked excellent bread and cheesecakes. Additionally, she was a seamstress; she taught her daughter and granddaughter how to sew, which would be instrumental in both of their careers. Helen loved to read and could often be found studying her Bible. Throughout the duration of Helen’s life, she devoted her support to her husband’s min istry and loved to work in her yard, all while trying to develop a “green thumb.” She loved her family and friends, but above all else she loved the Lord, Jesus Christ. She is survived by her loving hus band, Edward Stacks; sons, Terry Stacks and wife Alison, Dr. War
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A graveside service will be held on Friday, August 26, 2022, at 10:00 AM at the Cox Cemetery in Norman, Ar kansas, with Robbie Loudermilk offi ciating under the direction of Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Ar kansas.Online
Guestbook: bowserffh.com Eddie Frederick
Mr. Brown is preceded in death by his parents, Will S. and Lucy Alice Brown; son, William Darrell Brown; grandson, Cameron Brown; brothers, Raymond Brown, George Brown; sis ters, Edna Carter, and Dorris Nelson.
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He is survived by his wife Char lotte Dillon; son, Joe Brown; grand children, Mecina Craven, Joe Brown, William Brown, Jason Brown and Holly Casey; many great-grandchil dren, nieces, nephews and a host of other family too great to mention.
RoseLeaBeck great- and great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be Saturday, September 3, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at the Beasley-Wood Chapel. Interment will be at the Six Mile Cemetery in Hatfield, Arkansas, under the direc tion of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday, Sep tember 2, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Online obituary at beasleywoodfu neralhome.com
field,98,Brown,ShermanWilliamageofHatArkan sas, passed away August 23, 2022, at hisHehome.was born May 24, 1924, in Stonewall, Oklahoma, to Will S. Brown and Lucy Alice Brown. Bil ly was plant manager for Campbell’s Soup Factory. He served his country as a Medic in the United States Army and Air Force during World War II. Billy enjoyed golfing and fishing when he was not working his cattle business. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend and will be dearly missed.
Rose is survived by two sons, Ken neth Beck of Eureka Springs, Noel Beck of Mena; two daughters and son-in-law, Sharon Redmon of Mena, Lynn and Jerry Cogburn of Caddo Gap; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Charles and Betty Holmes of Mena, Glen and Lori Holmes of Russellville; twelve grandchildren, numerous
Funeral Home. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 31, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Pallbearers will be Adam Gunn, Jonathan Gunn, William Long, Jeff Brewer, Adrian Gunn and Jacob Long.Online obituary at beasleywoodfu neralhome.com
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Rose Lea Beck, age 92, of Nor man, Arkan sas, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at Montgomery County Nursing Home in Mt. Ida, Arkansas. She was born on Tuesday, March 11, 1930, to Ora Holmes and Cora Bates in Alf, Ar kansas.Rose was a gentle spirit, very quiet, and never really got upset at anyone or anything. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Norman for many years and took great joy in wor shiping the Lord. Rose was a wonder ful caring mother who always kept a loving home for her children and grandchildren. She loved to garden and cook and could make the most amazing pies and homemade yeast rolls you ever ate. Rose’s family loved Sunday dinners at her house eating all of her delicious food. Rose was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-greatgrandmother, aunt, and friend and will be missed by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her par ents; her husband; David “DM” Beck; one daughter, Jan Graves; one grand son, Colby Graves; and seven broth ers and sisters.
Services for Carmen will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Grace Bible Church with Brother Lamar Austin officiating. Interment will follow at Mollie Gann Cemetery under the direction of Beasley-Wood
Mr. Eddie Frederick, age 68, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born August 2, 1954, in Des Moines, Iowa, to the late Floyd and Opal (Keithley) Frederick.Eddieserved in the Army as a kitchen supervisor, but his favor ite thing to do was scratching the scratch offs. He enjoyed watching TV, spending time with his friends and family, and working on lawn mowers. He also loved giving his sis ters and his family a hard time and also being an avid handwasher. Eddie is survived by his two sisters, Willa Holliday and Pam Hicks; his nieces; Wenona Dixon, Jessica Tay lor, Marcie Hennings, Tina Hens ley, Sherry Land and Billie Aurther; Nephews, Gerry Rose, James Rose, and Floyd Frederick; and special friends Nancy and John Wilson. He is preceded in death by his par ents; sister, Maxine Rose; brothers, Bill Frederick, Rex Keithley, Loyd, Floyd, James, Ricky and Dicky Fred erick.Afamily hosted graveside services will be held at a later date at Oak Grove cemetery in Wickes, Arkan sas.Cremation is under the direction of Beasley Wood Funeral Home. Online obituary at beasleywoodfu neralhome.com
Carmen was an excellent seam stress and loved helping others but above all she loved God and her church and with a servant’s heart, en joyed making quilts for donation. She also enjoyed gardening and canning. She is preceded in death by her parents Henry A. Kinnerson Jr. and Ella Mae Hart Kinnerson and step father Earl Lovil. She is survived by husband Don Smith; her sons, John Henry William Long and Jacob Tylor Long; daughter Delta Dawn Gunn and husband Adam; grandchildren Ivy Gunn, Jonathan Gunn and Mad dison Gunn; brother Martin Douglas Kinnerson and wife Denise.
Smith,DarleneCarmenLong68, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She was born to the late Henry A. Kin nerson Jr. and Ella Mae Hart Kinner son on February 13, 1954.
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Manning was born on Monday, Oc tober 23, 1944, in Mena, Polk Coun ty, Arkansas, to Marvin & Dora Shewmake. She was the third child of this union and the only girl of the couple’s five children. Shirley lived in Mena for the first ten years of her life but after her mother divorced and remarried, Shirley and two of her brothers were enrolled in Cad do Valley Academy (CVA) in Nor man, Montgomery County, Arkan sas. CVA was a home for children operated by the Presbyterian Synod of Arkansas. Shirley was a resident of CVA during much of her forma tive years and attended the Norman Schools from 1954 to 1961. Later in life Shirley would become instru mental in rescuing the abandoned Norman High School and organiz ing the Norman High School Pres ervation Program, Inc. (NHPP). She spent twelve years as the force behind raising funds to restore the building and it was added to the Na tional Register of Historic Places on May 16, 2002. The old school and its campus continue to be a center piece in the town of Norman. Shirley was a prolific writer and a dedicated genealogist compos ing more than 20 books. She loved to visit with residents of Polk and Montgomery Counties to get their stories and she relayed many of these stories in a magazine she pub lished for several years called the Mountain Signal. Some of her pub lished works include “Caddo Valley
Academy 1921-1930,” “Snapshots,” “Montgomery County Newspaper Abstracts,” “Family Scrapbook of Montgomery County, Arkansas,” “Pike County: A Glimpse at the Past,” “Mena, Arkansas: A Diamond in the Rough.” Her latest book was titled “Mountain Folks” that gave the family stories of many early Polk CountyShirleyresidents.issurvived by her son, Ar vis (Trey) Cannon III, and wife Gay le of Indiana and daughter, Angela Smith and husband Steven of Arkan sas; grandsons, Andrew Long and wife Casey, Arvis Cannon IV, Sage Cannon, Danny Smith; granddaugh ters, Michele (Long) Perkins and husband Kenny, Lauren Cannon, Al lison (Smith) Peoples and husband Jason, and Amanda (Cannon) Neal and husband Michael; great-grand children, Cayden Perkins, AvaGrace Long, Eros Cannon, AnaBelle Long, Ava Peoples, Rylee Luna and Clau dia Neal; brothers, Bob Shewmake, Wayne Shewmake; half-siblings, Clarine Wilson Smith, Charles Mc Lemore and Elaine McLemore and many nieces and nephews. Shirley is preceded in death by her husband, Joe Manning, parents and brothers Eugene Shewmake and Ar thur Lee Shewmake and many halfand stepsiblings. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation arrange ments are entrusted to Bowser Fami ly Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas. We are all wanderers on this earth. Our hearts are full of wonder, and our souls are deep with dreams. ~ Gypsy Proverb
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By Clet Litter as told to Bob Simpson Hank Ring, country singer in Nashville, originally from Hog spore, has himself a gal friend. She’s a country singer too. Her name is Lady Sanger. Her lat est offering is “All My Giving is Gone.”Rabbit Season in Arkansas starts today. Them rabbits are gonna be skittish through Feb. 28, 2023. You can get up to eight a day. That’s a stew pot full of goodness, specially if you don’t shareRabbitsit. can’t be shot with ri fles or handguns larger than .22 calibers or muzzle loaders, more than .40 calibers. You can’t har vest, (blast), with shotguns larg er than T shot. Don’t try duct taping two guns together to in crease your firepower. Morton Trubletoof, Muleberry County’s top tracker and guide, can tell you what happened to him. Up to eight box traps, with in terior dimensions up to 8 in wide and 10 in tall, are legal. Hunters: Just because it says 8 in wide, don’t mean the box can be 6-feet long. If you argue with the game warden that the regulations don’t say all sides of the box are to be 8 in or less, you’re gonna lose, and you’ll be walking out of the woods in handcuffs … without eight bunnies or 32 good luck paws.Iheard this phrase again yes terday. I know what it means, but it could have many mean ings. The guy who said it was de scribing a TV and movie actress, (You’re probably wondering, “What phrase?” Well, I’m gonna tell you, but I was just building suspense for it). He started his talk by saying, “I might be dating myself by telling you this.” His claim to fame was that Christine Baranski walked by him in the Los Angeles International Air port in 1998. I offered up this phrase for dis cussion before the Barbershop Think Tank, and here’s what we come up with about dating your self. When you date yourself, there’s no arguing over where to go. You know the type of movie to see. Hold your own tub of pop corn. You can spend the saved money to buy more concession snacks. Nobody asks you annoy ing questions about the film. Go to the restaurants you like. You don’t walk into every booth at arts and craft shows. You don’t watch your language at a tractor pull or school bus demolition derby. And best of all, when you date yourself, you don’t worry about when to make your move. Hank Ring told me some trivia about Johnny Cash. Hank said, “Do you know why Johnny Cash always wore black? Johnny said, ‘Cause it’s more slimming.’”
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10 THE POLK COUNTY PulseAugust 31, 2022Faith
Today I learned that it takes three sheep to knit a sweater.
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An Arkie’s Faith The James Webb Space Telescope
While attending grade school during the 1960s, I had two passions that consumed me. I loved baseball. I chewed lots of awful gum to collect baseball cards. As much as I loved baseball, space exploration intrigued me. My heroes were the astronauts in NA SA’s space program, and I read everything about them that I could get my hands on. In 1969 my interest in space was at a fever pitch. Everyone was talking about the race to land on the moon. The entire world was captivated when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon. Every news paper covered the story. I soaked it all in. While I went through high school, I stayed interested in space, but there were many other things to interest me and take up my time. By now, there had been six moon landings and one near disaster. In just a few years, astronauts on the moon had gone from the most exciting and talk ed about thing on the planet to ho-hum, you can drive a vehicle on the moon. I wasn’t the only one less excited about the space program. The Apollo 17 mission in December 1972 was the final mission of NASA’s Apollo program. With the end of moon exploration, public interest in space exploration waned. NASA didn’t recapture the interest of most Americans until 1981, when the Space Shuttle Columbia made the first flight of a space vehicle that returned to Earth and was reusable. Once again, hu mans seemed on the verge of conquering the heavens. One of the exciting new di rections in space exploration was the Hub ble Space Telescope. In 1979 work was started on this new project. After many delays, it launched in 1990. Once again, NASA captured the interest of the Ameri can public. I remember sitting at my new Windows 95 computer with a dial-up modem and waiting several minutes for high-resolution Hubble Telescope images to download. The photos that Hubble produced were breathtaking. When I first saw the pictures, I thought of the words of David found in Psalms 19:1 (AMP), “The heavens are tell ing of the glory of God; And the expanse of heaven is declaring the work of His hands.” In 1989, even before the Hubble Space Telescope launched, NASA scientists started asking, “What’s next?” But it wasn’t until the mid-1990s that the idea of an infrared telescope, the Next Generation Space Telescope, was formally proposed and approved. In 2002, the Next Generation Space Telescope project was officially named the James Webb Space Telescope. James Webb, who ran NASA from February 1961 to October 1968, did more for space explo ration than any other government official. He shepherded the agency from the first American manned space flight to circling the moon. By the time Webb retired just a few months before the first moon landing in July 1969, NASA had launched more than 75 space science missions to study the stars and galaxies, our own sun, and the as-yet-unknown environment of space above the Earth’s atmosphere. As early as 1965, Webb also had written that a ma jor space telescope, known as the Large Space Telescope, should become a signif icant NASA effort. In September 2003, NASA awarded the $825 million contract for James Webb Space Telescope with a planned launch date in 2007. But engineering problems, political hesitancy, and project manage ment issues caused countless delays. In July 2011, Congress threatened to pull funding for the project. After a tense few months, Congress funded the telescope project in November 2011. By 2017, the telescope was complete, but NASA delayed the launch due to tech nical issues. In 2018, an independent re view board recommended that the launch be moved to March 2021. But the global pandemic created problems for NASA, and delays kept coming. Finally, the James Webb Space Telescope was successfully launched on Dec. 25, 2021. On July 12, 2022, NASA released the first full-color images from the telescope to the public. Although the release of the pictures barely made a blip in the news media, the magnificent photo of the Carina Nebula took me back to my childhood and the excitement I felt about space explora tion. Isaiah 40:26 (VOICE) tells us, “Look at the myriad of stars and constellations above you. Who set them to burning, each in its place? Who knows those countless lights each by name? They obediently shine, each in its place, because God has the great strength and strong power to make it so.” The universe staggers our imagination. It is humbling to realize that our planet Earth is simply a speck of cosmic dust in the grand universe God created. David was amazed by God’s creation. In Psalms 8:3,4 (NLT), he wrote, “When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars you set in place, what are mere mortals that you should think about them, human beings that you should care for them?” When I first became excited by space exploration as a boy, the 200-inch tele scope at the Palomar Observatory in Cal ifornia was the most famous in the world. It was a far cry from the telescope built by Galileo in 1609. With each new telescope, from Galileo to the James Webb Space Telescope, we can see more and more in theTheuniverse.effectwas awe-inspiring when I ex perienced the night sky in the Big Bend area of Texas with its almost nonexistent light pollution. There were so many stars visible than I could typically see. There are over two thousand stars visible in a dark night sky. But starting with Galileo, with each improvement in telescope technol ogy, more and more stars have become visible to astronomers. Gentle Reader, it is the same with the Bible. I have been reading and studying the Bible since I was a boy, but there are still new discoveries. Paul wrote to Tim othy, “Since you were a child you have known the Holy Scriptures which are able to make you wise. And that wisdom leads to salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is inspired by God and is use ful for teaching, for showing people what is wrong in their lives, for correcting faults, and for teaching how to live right.” 2 Timo thy 3:15,16 (NCV). Keep studying the Bible; you don’t know what discoveries are still waiting for you.
By Richie Lawry
The first James Webb Space Telescope NIRCam image released to the public is of the Cosmic Cliffs in Carina Nebula. The edge of the gaseous cavity, 7,600 light years from Earth, is on the edge of a young star-forming region. (Photo courtesy of NASA)
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By Patrick Massey KING – Area art lovers are notified, the region’s premier art show is now just around the corner. The Cossatot Arts and Crafts Asso ciation will present the “King Arts and Crafts Festival” Oct. 7-8. This event includes the always popular King Art Show as well as a number of other ac tivities.This year the “King Art Show” cel ebrates its 50th year of providing the public with the opportunity to enjoy artwork from local and regional art ists. This year’s golden celebration will include the art show as well as food vendors, outside craft booths, a live art contest, live music, artist demonstra tions and more. The art show and sale will return this year as well. All artists and photographers aged five to 115 are invited to present their work at the show. Art must be two-di mensional as well as photography and will be divided into both adult and youthRulescategories.forentry can be found on the Cossatot Arts & Crafts Facebook page or at the website by ingion’sation’sartinp.m.foronjustHouse,fromOct.totartsandcrafts.comvisiting www.cossa.Art-checkinwillbeheldonSaturday,1,fromnoon-5p.m.andOct.49a.m.-5p.m.attheKingSchoollocatedonKingSchoolRoadsouthofGillhamoffHighway71.TheshowwillbeopentothepublicOct.7-8,from10a.m.-5p.m.andafinaldayonOct.9,fromnoon-4Organizersinviteanyoneinterestedbecomingasponsorforthisyear’sshowtocall479-216-1537.TheCossatotArtsandCraftsAssociartshowinKingisoneoftheretopartshowsandannuallydrawshundredsofartistsandartlovers.
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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (Aug. 23, 2022) –Arvest Bank is pleased to announce it now offers Braille debit cards for consumers, another sign of its intentional inclusion ef forts.The cards function the same as a tradi tional debit card, but feature Braille on the front of the card. Two lines of Braille provide the card number and a third line features the card’s expiration date and three-digit security code. “We strive every day to create the best experience possible for all our customers,” said Amy Gleason, Arvest’s diversity, equi ty and inclusion program manager. “We be lieve these new cards reflect that commitment, as well as our com mitment to financial inclusion.” Braille debit cards for consum ers can be ordered at any Arvest branch or by calling (856) 9529523 and are the latest example of the bank’s efforts to serve the visually impaired. Arvest also of fers Braille account statements and ATMs designed with the visu ally impaired in mind. Arvest ATMs feature Braille at every touchpoint to help guide visually impaired customers through their interactions. Addi tionally, headphones ports are available to provide voice guidance through menu and transaction options until completion. Arvest was named to Forbes magazine’s “Best Employers for Diversity 2022” list ear lier this year and remains committed to in tentionally integrating diversity, equity and inclusion efforts as part of the bank’s on going transformation in terms of its people, processes, technology and banks.
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12 THE POLK COUNTY PulseAugust 31, 2022Rod Run 47th Annual Queen Wilhelmina
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The Polk County Housing Authority has Rental Vouchers available. They are also in need of Applicants and Landlords. Contact them at 509 S. Morrow, Mena, (479) 394-1565 or polkar housing.com
Come one, come all to the Woodturning Carnival
Hatfield First Baptist Church “Shep herd’s Closet” Open Wednesdays, 10 a.m. - Noon. Large selection of good, used clothing & a limited supply of non-perishable food items. Free to any one in need.
Polk County Farm Bureau will hold its annual meeting at the Polk County Fairgrounds, Monday, Sept. 19, 6 p.m. The meeting is for election of Board Members, new resolutions and recognition of the Farm Family of the Year. All members are welcome and invited to enjoy a delicious meal. Please RSVP by Sept. 9, by calling (479) 3943650 or mail to P.O. Box 1139, Mena, AR 71953 if you plan to attend.
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Most of the artisans will have items for sale, so this would be a great time to get Christmas shopping done ear ly.This event is the sixth in our series of 1st Saturday Activities. We are de lighted to host so many local talents and hope that community members and tourists alike join us for this ex citing day. Take a break from hiking the trails and treat yourself or some one you love to one-of-a-kind art pieces.Formore information about this event or other museum activities, contact the Forest Heritage Center at 580-494-6497 or email fhc@ag.ok. gov (Ethan Nahté’/Pulse)
Ouachita Pride Alliance is holding the: Queer Inclusive Dessert Social at Janssen Park, Sat urday, Sept. 3, 3 - 5 p.m. All are welcome to visit and mingle. Alcoholics Anonymous meet at 8 p.m. Fridays at the First United Methodist Church, 9th & Port Arthur. Discussion/Book Study for information call (479) 243-0297. The monthly Disabled American Veterans and auxiliary, chapter #46, meeting will be held on Thursday, September 1, at Veter ans Park in Acorn. Potluck will start at 6 p.m. with meetings to follow.
GriefShare continues to meet every Thursday from 10 a.m. - noon at First Presbyterian Church Mena for anyone in the community who is grieving the loss of a loved one.
Alcoholics Anonymous meet at The Crossing Church, 3 p.m., Sundays; at 5 p.m., Tues days; and at 8 p.m. Saturdays at the old bus barn. For information call (479) 234-8366 or (479) 2163786.
The Mena/Polk County Senior Center will have The Gator and Friends band performing in Mena every Thursday, 10:30 a.m.11:30Thea.m.Center will also start having an exercise class on Mondays and Thursdays, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Contact Trena Looney with questions, (479) 3945459.
Born Again Recovery Ministries is accepting donations of gently used items at the old bus barn at The Crossing on Saturday, September 3, from 9 a.m. – noon. Donations will be in support of an upcoming yard sale, held at the same location, to help benefit the ministry. For more information call (479) 437-2202.
American Legion meets every 2nd Tues day at the Legion Hall in Acorn. Potluck at 6 p.m., meeting follows. Come play Bingo, Saturdays and Mondays, starts at 6 p.m., doors open at 4 p.m.
Reynolds Gardner Community Men’s Breakfast every Tuesday, First United Methodist Church, Mena, 8:00 a.m. (full breakfast for small donation). All men from the community are invited to attend.
OKL.—Please join us at the Forest Heritage Center for a day of woodturning demonstrations and see a vast array of wood art. On Saturday, Sept. 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., visit the Forest Heritage Center Museum to see artisans demonstrat ing various types of woodworking. There will be individuals showing how segmented turnings are made and another demonstrating how laminated rolling pins and char cuterie boards are done. In addition, a woodturner will show visitors how wooden beads are transformed into beautiful jewelry.
The Cossatot Senior Center in Wickes has re-opened. All meals and activities have revert ed to their original schedules. If you need to make delivery arrangements or changes call (870) 3852373.
Narcotics Anonymous meet at 7 p.m., Monday; at 7 p.m., Thursday; at 7 p.m. Friday; and at 6 p.m. Saturday at the old bus barn at the Crossing Church. For information call Erica at (479) 216-7249.
It’s easy to have your event listed in Around Town, which will be read on radio stations KENA and KQOR daily. Simply send your Around Town announcement to news@ mypulsenews.com or call (479) 243-9600 and let us know about your event! To have it in the Polk County Pulse newspaper, we need to know by FIVE on FRIDAY. We look forward to continuing to serve the community!
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The local high school wood shops will be turning custom wooden ink pens. Customers can pick out their wood and watch the pen being made. There will also be demonstrations of chip carving, chainsaw carving, and duck call turning. As a special activity, free tops will be available for little ones to decorate and take home.
The First United Methodist Church in Mena, at 501 9th street, across from Janssen Park, will be having an Ice Cream Social to cele brate Rally Sunday on Sunday, Sept. 11 at 11 a.m. Rally Sunday celebrates the beginning of the fall season when people recommit to attending church after summer vacations are over and school and other regular activities have resumed. Please join us for Fellowship Time at 8:30 a.m, Sunday School at 9, Worship Service at 10, and the Ice Cream Social at 11 in our Fellowship Hall. Everyone is welcome.
(l-r)Pat Irish, Amanda Baker, Jack Schultz, Arlene Kesterson, Tabitha Schulze, Candy Schultz, Cynthia Martin, Randy Martin, Cheri Curtis, Gail Watkins, WC Watkins, and Jodi Croft. (Jodi Croft/Pulse)
Pulse Multi-Media’s Jodi Croft was the guest speaker at CASA’s quar terly-in-service meeting, held at The Crossing. Gail and WC Watkins are foster parents. The remainder are CASA members. Croft spoke about bio logical children growing up in a foster home setting.
Roles still open for ‘Silas Marner’
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Open auditions for “Silas Marner” continue at the OLT. This is a large cast that will require all ages and genders. No previous acting ex perience is necessary. There is a special role to play a little girl, age 4-5 years old. Remaining audition times are Thursday, Sept. 1, from 6 - 9 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 3, from 9 a.m. - noon. Director Brad Storey has adapted the novel “Silas Marner” for the stage.
United Shows presents the Polk County Fair, Aug. 31 – Sept. 3. Submission of art, photography, livestock, flowers canned goods and more has begun. A few of the rides were already parked on the lot this past weekend, waiting to be erected. Following details are from the Polk County Fair and Rodeo Asso ciation’s Facebook page: Ride Coupons • Individual Coupons: $1.25 each • Discount Coupons: 20 Coupons for $20 • Super Discount Coupons: 50 Coupons for $45 • All Rides take 3 or more cou pons Armband Specials • $25 per per son - unlimited rid •ing Weeknights: 6 - Close • Saturday: 12 - 5 PM and 6 - 11 PM (Two separate jectpermittingcialsandandare•sessions*)*(Armbands$25perpersonpersession)Carnivalhoursarmbandspeareweatherandsubtochange
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17 THE POLK COUNTY Pulse August 31, 2022 Puzzles
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Brodix, Inc. is accepting applications for an experienced CNC Machine Operator. 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 with bene fitsNoticeavailable.toApplicants: Screening tests for alcohol and illegal drug use may be required before hiring and during your employment.T0907
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Classifieds - SERVICESLand Management, Tree Service, RC Customz can handle your construction needs, mulching and more. Military discounts available. Insured. Call (479) 216-2976 for Free estimate. T0831 Tree services, storm cleanup, stump grinding. Signs and light replacement. Give RC Customz a call at (479) 216-2976 for Free estimate. T0831 Mena Shuttle - Ground transportation to AR and TX airports. Doctor and emergen cy appointments. Also, light deliveries. (870) 490-1191 T0914 Wendell’s Tree Service - Tree Removal and Trimming. Experienced and fully insured for ALL your tree-trimming needs. Call (479) 394-0227 or (479) 216-4328. T0921 Mobile lawnmower repair and repair flats. Minimum, $20 service call. For details, call Bill Duff (479) 216-5204.
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- RELIGIONUpcoming Event! Inquiry classes into the Catholic Faith begin Wednesday, September 21, 2022, from 6:45 - 8:30 p.m. in the St. Thomas House at St. Agnes Cath olic Church, 203 Eighth St. and continues through Easter 2023. There is no cost or ob ligation. Anyone is invited to attend. Call 3941017 for more information between 9 a.m.noon, Monday -Friday T0831 and privacy fences, etc. Call (479) 216-1101 or (479) 216-2299T0907 & shep lbs. Both full-blooded. Call (325) 812-5396 or (479) 234-9076 T831 - FOR SALEBig material sale Sept. 2-3, 9-10 & 16-17. at 9 a.m. at Page Storage Unit No. across from Big D’s. T0907 For Sale - small with 2 and house, inflatable Santa reindeer, double mattress, flute, 5x7 Call (479) 322-8245 or come by 1410 Amsterdam in Mena. T0907 never been with a baddie. - Jey Bird T0831 - ESTATE SALEEstate Sale,last week New items added. September 3, 113 Peaceful Lane, Mena, from 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Everything must go!T831 eligible voters in Polk County as of June 1, 2022, had to sign said peti tion to be allowed on the November 8, 2022, ballot. Polk County had 11,913 eligible voters at that time. Therefore, the minimum number of eligible signatures on this petition is 4,527. The petition submitted ex ceeds the minimum signatures re quired.Said petition was submitted to Polk County Clerk’s Office on July 10,The2022.”petition was circulated at events, on the street, and a few restaurants, gas stations, and other businesses.Residents debated on social me dia, via letters to the editor, and face-to-face, sometimes heatedly. There was a combination of factbased arguments, backed by statis tics. There were other arguments argued more through pure emotion. Those seeking to prohibit the sale expressed thoughts as to the poten tial downfall of the local society, a decrease in morality, an uptick in vehicular accidents, and ruining the lives of individuals and families. Those in favor of the issue believe the sales will benefit Polk County due to the fact that the area is los ing revenue, not only because peo ple travel to other counties or into Oklahoma to purchase beverages, but people also going to cities such as Fort Smith or Hot Springs to en joy a drink with their meal, catch a movie, for example, providing reve nue for places outside of Polk Coun ty.Voters on November 8 will decide whether alcohol will be available for purchase or not in Polk
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F.M. Dix Foundry is accepting applica tions for general labor positions. Applications may be picked up at the office, located at 301 Maple Avenue in Mena, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Com petitive starting wages with benefits available. Notice to Applicants: Screening tests for alcohol and illegal drug use may be required before hiring and during your employment.T0907
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August 22, 2022 No reports. August 23, 2022 Deputies responded to a walkin complainant in reference to missing property.
August 26, 2022 No reports.
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.
August 24, 2022 Ashley Casey, 36 of Mena was arrested by an officer with Proba tion Parole to be held for another agency.Heather Franklin, 46 of Clay ton, OK was arrested on Felony Warrants for Possession of a Fire arm by a Certain Person and 1 st Degree Domestic Battery. August 25, 2022 Windal Loyd, 41 of Cove was arrested on a charge of Disorder lyDeputiesConduct.responded to a walkin complainant in reference to a violation of an order of protec tion.
Windal Loyd, 41, was charged with Violation of Protection Or der at a residence on 12 th Street.
“While charges are still pending against the suspect in this case, the investigation shifted from the focus of crimes being committed to lifesaving measures when it became obvious that the suspect was in distress,” Barrett continued. “Today, as so many people see the negative actions of a few law enforcement officers, I think it is important for the citizens of Polk County and Montgomery County to know that the officers that serve them are, first and foremost, dedicated to protecting them from harm. We have good men and women who work hard every day to represent our citizens with honor and integrity.”
On August 23, officers with the 18th West Judicial District Drug Task Force, Grannis Police Department, and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle for numerous traffic violations. During the stop, the driver of the vehi cle, whose name is being withheld at this time, allowed officers to conduct a search of the vehicle. The search produced methamphetamine, marijuana, and several tablets of hydrocodone, and the individual was placed into custody.Atthat time, officers noticed that the suspect appeared to be in medical distress. He had slumped over and was unresponsive to any attempt to revive him. Officers immediately retrieved a supply of Narcan and administered it to the individual who then regained consciousness and began breathing. Southwest EMS transported him to Mena Medical where his condition continued to improve. “This is the third time that officers of the 18th West Judicial District have saved a life using Narcan in the last year,” Prosecuting Attorney Jason Barrett said. “Each time we have used Narcan in Polk or Montgomery Coun ty, we have saved a life. Narcan is an essential tool that our officers carry and are trained to use.
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Joshua Hulliberger, 36, was served with a warrant on 4 th Street.Areport of battery and disor derly conduct was taken at At woods. August 27 A report of possession of Meth amphetamine was taken after a traffic stop on Bethesda Road.
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Krysten Crain, 32, was served with a warrant at the police de partment. rested by an officer with the Ar kansas State Police on charges of DWI, Failure to Register Vehicle and No Driver’s License. An incident on Polk 14 near Cove led to the arrest of Jake Miller, 21 of Cove on charges of Public Intoxication and Disor derly Conduct. Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked 0 vehicle accidents this week. Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 21 Incarcerated Inmates, with 10 Inmates cur rently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.
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August 21 Meagan Fenstermacher, was charged with Disorderly Conduct and refusal to Submit to Arrest after a disturbance call to Exec utive Inn. August 22 No reports. August 23 A report of criminal trespass and theft was taken at Walmart. August 24 Linda Miller, 72, was charged with Dog Running at Large after a complaint on Smith Avenue. Daryl Ray, 38, was charged with Criminal Trespass in the Northside Shopping Center. Christopher James, 38, was served with a warrant at a resi dence on Gary Drive. A report of forgery was taken from a walk-in complainant. August 25 A report of a found firearm was taken from a walk-in com plainant. Contact the police de partment if you are missing a firearm.Areport of theft was taken from a walk-in complainant. August 26 Michael Wing, 39, was served with a warrant on 4 th Street.
My favorite though was Casey Kasem’s “American Top 40” which debuted in 1970 and is still being broadcast. For me though it will never be the same without Casey. If any of you spent much time com muting to and from work, then you know how big a role radio played in those years. Sure, you could pop in a cassette tape or CD and play some of your favorites, but it was the radio that most likely played a dominant role in keeping you company and perhaps even giving you a stage with an audi ence of one (two if you count God) to sing along. It wasn’t Karaoke, but it did pass the time and reminded you to be sure and keep your day job. One of my fondest memories was being able to listen to “Paul Harvey News” on the radio during my lunch break at work— that is when I was in my truck, and I could get a strong enough signal.
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History Reflections from History and Faith: Heard it on the radio
Of course, that included his “Rest of the Story” stories as well. I could go on and on with stories and memories involving radio, but then so could each of Andyou. we surely can’t forget how many times we have been abruptly awakened out of a deep sleep by the unwelcome sound of a local well-meaning disc jockey reminding us through the clock radio how much time we have until we have to leave for work. How many times have we thrown that radio on the floor or against the wall (or want ed to) in a temporary state of shock prior to our first cup of coffee or other source of caffeine? Thank you, radio, for helping to keep us employed and the wheels of progress turning one morning at a time. I think the most sobering and may be enduring role radio has played is that of giving people hope. This has come in many forms, but one that stands out in my mind the most is what Anne Frank said during World War II while in hiding trying to avoid capture: “Our blessed radio. It gives us eyes and ears into the world. We listen to the German station only for good music. And we listen to the BBC for hope.”Ican still remember some of the radio stations from my childhood years, including KOMA in Oklahoma City - “1520 on your radio dial” - and later on such stations as KENA in Mena and KVRE in Glenwood and Hot Springs Village. And, it wasn’t just about the music and the news. The commercials could be as entertaining as they were informative – but we remember them and that’s the point - and it is also the summary point of this writing. In our remembering, let’s take a moment to recognize an im portant anniversary in radio history. One hundred years ago this week, August 28, 1922, the first radio com mercial hit the airwaves from New York City’s WEAF radio. The commer cial was for a real estate development called Hawthorne Court Apartments in Jackson Heights, a neighborhood in the borough of Queens. A fat sum of $50 was paid plus a long-distance fee for five days of sponsorship. The com mercial broadcast at 5:15 pm and was a live read 10-minute sales pitch deliv ered by an official from the Queens boro Corporation. Radio historian Bill Jaker says after the success of this commercial a new business model for radio started— and the rest is history. In these few paragraphs, I could not begin to scratch the surface of radio and its impact on our history and cul ture. However, if I have only sparked even a little reminder and appreciation for this indispensable medium then for that I count my time here well spent.So,the next time you turn that dial, or actually push that button or what ever else, think about what life would be like without our friends on the air. It’s really not a pleasant thought— for radio has made the world smaller but more importantly a much brighter place.
By Jeff Olson
Several years ago, the 100th anniversary of news radio was recognized. The first radio news program was broadcast August 31, 1920, by station 8MK in Detroit, Michigan, but the first broad cast from a licensed radio station oc curred at 8 pm on November 2, 1920. It was Pittsburgh’s KDKA, and the station was broadcasting the results of that year’s presidential election. Only about 100 people were listening but hey...it was a start! When Frank Conrad flipped the switch for the first time, he couldn’t have envisioned just how profoundly broadcast media would transform not only political life but all of life over the next century. You and I can certainly attest to that, but even more so could our parents and grandparents. Their generations grew up and lived prior to the advent of television as a popular media. I can still remember my parents talking about radio shows of old and the news of major world events. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, the end of World War II, and the assas sination of President John Kennedy come to mind as does 9/11. These last two occurred during the television age, but nevertheless radio played a vital role and does so to this day. And, on the lighter side, radio spurred kid’s active imaginations as they would have to listen to the dia logue and visualize the actions of their favorite heroes...and villains! All the way from “Amos and Andy,” Mena’s very own “Lum and Abner,” “The Adventures of Lassie,” “Dick Tracy,” “Little Orphan Annie,” “Howdy Doo dy Time,” “The Lone Ranger,” “Tom Mix”—and to the world of music and sports.Families tuned in to their favorite actors, singers and athletes, nestled around that wooden or plastic box lis tening, cheering, learning, laughing... and sometimes even crying. Alistair Cooke once said that he preferred radio to TV because the pictures are better. Think about it. In later generations, radio became a greater source of music and a variety of music genres. From “Let’s Dance,” “Make Believe Ballroom” to “American Bandstand” to the “Louisiana Hay ride,” “The Grand Ole Opry” and “Bill board’s Top/Hot 100,” Americans have been tuned in and been made the boss of what would and would not succeed.
Eastern Men’s Soccer took a moment of silence before their match Wednesday, August 24. The men’s soccer team at Blinn College also sent thoughts and prayers to the UARM Bucks community via so cial media. The two teams were to play Wednesday, but the game was canceled.
By Ethan Nahté
The Arkansas Department of Public Safety reports there have been 375 fatali ties as of August 25, 2022. The summaries obtained from the ASP fatal crash summa ry represents only the initial findings by an investigating law enforcement officer and are not considered official reports…but a summary of preliminary information.
The men’s team was scored on at 78:57 of their game, losing 1-0.
Autry, No. 25 defenseman for the Bucks men’s soccer team, had one assist during his second game of the season with the Bucks as they played University of the Ozarks on Monday, August 22, helping the team to a 3-3 tie.
Cpl. Bo Hayes of the Arkansas State Police (ASP) reported Autry’s vehicle was eastbound on Highway 88 West when Au try attempted to make a right-hand curve, lost control and traveled off the highway. His vehicle overturned as it was going down a steep embankment. Road con ditions were dry and weather conditions cloudy.Hewas a graduate of Ray Braswell High School and a UA Rich Mountain sopho more. In May, Autry had made the spring 2022 Chancellor’s List, completing 12 semester credits or more, excluding de velopmental coursework, and earning a grade point average of 4.0 or higher.
UARM Bucks soccer player in fatal crash
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The Bucks played Sunday against the Rose State Raiders, whose men and wom en’s teams had several members who wore No. 25 wrist bands in honor of Autry. The women’s game was tied 1-1 after 78 min utes, but the Bucks fell 2-1 at 104 minutes during the second overtime.
A fatal wreck involving UA Rich Moun tain student Brayden Wayne Autry, 19, of Aubrey, Texas, occurred Tuesday, August 23, around midnight. Autry was the lone occupant of the vehicle.
Bearcats’ Brody Peters pumped up during the season opener against the Leopards. (Photo by Andy Philpot/MHS)
Mena Bearcats’ No. 33, Jayden Felix, making his way past De Queen Leopard’s No. 32, Kayden Ahumada. (Photo by Andy Philpot/MHS)
By Jay Bunyard
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Eisayah Day had a recep tion for 67 yards, and Davis had a Hernandezlivan,SeanCrane,Tristanwithleledsively,forreception28yards.DefenDavisthetackchartseight.Suland were credited with seven stops each. Michael Escobar had an in terception. Michael Sullivan was credited with a fumble recovery. Corcoran, was chosen as the Farm Bureau Insurance Player of theHernandezWeek. was chosen as the Wendy’s/Exxon/Basking Robbins Player of the Game. The Bearcats host the Center point Knights for their home opener in Mena Friday night at 7:00. Airtime with “The Voice of the Bearcats” Phillip Wilson is set for 6:30 on KENA 104.1 FM.
The 86th meeting all-time between Mena and De Queen was decided on the game’s final play. Jair Her nandez kicked a 22-yard field goal as time expired to lift the Bearcats to a 16-14 victory over De Queen to open the season Friday night at Leopard Stadium in action heard live on KENA 104.1 FM. The Leopards had taken a 14-13 lead with 49 seconds to play on a touchdown and two-point con version. Mena quarterback Gabe Corcoran began the game-win ning drive at the Bearcat 40-yard line after the ensuing kickoff. Corcoran passed 13 yards to Ka lib Cox, before connecting with Hernandez for gains of 11 and 23 yards to move Mena to the Leop ard 13-yard line. After Coach Craig Bentley took a time-out to line out the strategy, Jayden Felix placed the ball in the center of the field after an eight-yard run. After another timeout, Hernandez calm ly drilled the 22-yard field goal to begin a tremendous celebration as the Bearcats knocked off the Leop ards for the sixth straight season in this storied rivalry that dates back toMena’s1912. first score actually oc curred on the final play of the first half on a four-yard pass from Corcoran to Felix as the Bearcats took a 6-0 lead into the locker room at halftime. The other Mena tally came on a 28-yard run by Colby Davis to answer a Leopard’s score.On the night, Corcoran com pleted 11 of 18 for 190 yards and a touchdown. Felix was the work horse for Mena, carrying 15 times for 46 yards. Davis rushed for 47 yards and a score on only four carries. Michael Sullivan added 18 yards on three car ries.The lead ing receiver was Her nandez with four recep tions for 47 yards. Fe lix forthreegrabbedpasses37yards.Coxhadtwocatchesfor11yards.
Hernandez kicks game-winning field goal
Mena Public Schools and UAMS partner to provide healthier meals to students
The Mena School District is partnering with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Office of Community Health & Research to increase access to healthy, nutritious foods for schoolchildren across Arkansas.School districts serving ru ral Arkansas communities are engaging with UAMS’s Creat ing Healthy Environments for Schools (CHEFS) program to implement operational changes to their food service programs to improve nutrition without raising school dis trict costs. In this program, school districts work together with research staff and dieti cians from the UAMS Community Health & Research Healthy Food team to increase student access to fresh, healthy produce and to lower sugar, saturated fat, and sodi um in school meals.
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The Mena Public Schools will share data to UAMS researchers about the nu trition quality of foods served, the num bers of students participating in school meals, and students’ preferences for and consumption of healthy school food items. UAMS will work with school administra tion, the district child nutrition director, the district food service team, teachers, and students to identify low-cost approach es to managing school food service pro grams that will provide healthier food to the district’s students. The partnership among Mena Public Schools, UAMS, and five other Arkansas school districts is antic ipated to last through at least 2026. “Without these school partners, this work wouldn’t be possible,” said Dr. Christopher Long, an assistant professor in the Office of Community Health & Research. “Their willingness to participate in this project is invaluable, and with it, we hope to have lasting effects on the accessibility and availability of healthy school meals across Arkansas and in rural schools across the U.S.”Arkansas ranks 7th in the United States for childhood obesity, with more than 20% of Arkansas youth ages 10-17 reportedly obese. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), empty calo ries from added sugars and solid fats con tribute to 40% of daily calories for children ages 2-18. Many of these empty calories come from soda, fruit drinks, dairy desserts, grain desserts, pizza and whole milk. School food programs are a vital source of nutri tious food for millions of children every day across the United States. Eating a health ier diet can help children perform better in school and can greatly reduce their risk of developing several health issues, such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, den tal cavities, and more. To learn more about the UAMS Office of Community Health & Research, visit nwa. uams.edu/chr
Pulse August 31, 2022 23 THE POLK COUNTY Education Mena 2022 Homecoming Court selected Submitted by Mark Hobson Congratulations to the 2022 Homecoming Court! Freshmen Maids: Jayden Cox Kate JuniorSophomoreWilsonMaids:ReeseMontgomeryIsabelVaccaMaids:ShantalTecsonSophiaVacca Senior Maids: Addi Dollar Sara QueenTheAlyssaAshleyCarmenPatienceDozierFergusonPuckettTitsworthWilson2022Homecomingwillbecrownedon
Fri day, September 16, in a ceremo ny prior to the Mena vs. Pocola football game at Bob Carver Bearcat Stadium. courtesy of Mena Public Schools)
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