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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. T0823

Carter’s Excavating - Licensed Contractor: Heavy and light dozer work, heavy excavation, soft ground to rock excavation, heavy off-road hauling, road design and construction

50 years in trade, 40 years in area. Subsidiary of RCI Construction (479) 394-9227

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Tree services, forestry mulching, storm cleanup, stump grinding. Signs and light replacement. Give RC Customz a call at (479) 216-2976 for Free estimate. T0830

Carter’s Excavating - Licensed Contractor: Roads, bridges, house pads, building pads, basements, land clearing, small lots to large tracks, ponds, stream crossings, farm roads, building demolition, site planning & prep.

50 years in trade, 40 years in area. Subsidiary of RCI Construction. (479) 394-9227

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Mobile lawnmower repair and repair flats. Minimum, $20 service call. For details, call Bill Duff (479) 216-5204. T0809

Construction, steel buildings, welding, pads, ponds, and roads. Military discounts. Insured. Give RC Customz a call for free estimates at (479) 216-2976. T0830

Mena Shuttle - Ground transportation to AR and TX airports. Doctor and emergency appointments. Also, light deliveries. (870) 490-1191 T0823

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F.M. Dix Foundry is accepting applications 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. Competitive 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.

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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 benefits available.

Notice to Applicants: Screening tests for alcohol and illegal drug use may be required before hiring and during your employment.

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Brodix, Inc. is accepting applications for a technical/phone sales position. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, answering technical inquiries, providing product information and recommendations, troubleshooting with potential and current customers, and processing orders in a fast-paced office setting.

Parts, automotive, and computer experience would be helpful.

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 benefits available.

Notice to Applicants: Screening tests for alcohol and illegal drug use may be required before hiring and during your employment.

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Brodix, Inc. is accepting applications for general labor positions. 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 benefits available.

Notice to Applicants: Screening tests for alcohol and illegal drug use may be required before hiring and during your employment

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Rodeo participants

The Polk County Professional Championship Rodeo belongs to various rodeo associations such as CRRA, ARA, ACRA, and UPRA. If an entrant belonging to one of those associations competes, any points they might win goes to the association.

“You don’t have to have all those cards, but you have to have a at least one,” Strother said. “The amount of prize money available per event determines how many entries we allow. If they win any event, they get one point per dollar. How much they win at the end of the year determines what position they go in for the finals.

“We’re one of the last rodeos of the season, so the competition gets tough. They are working to qualify for the end-of-the-year finals. A lot of times we get contestants who are at the borderline, maybe in 16th or 17th place, trying to burst that bubble to make it into the Top 15. They’ll come participate in our rodeo to try to qualify for the finals.”

Although there are competitors from Polk and surrounding counties, Strother said that they get many competitors from the surrounding states, as well. “They’ll be from Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas and Missouri. The American Cowboys Rodeo Association (ACRA) is around Siloam Springs, so card holders from the states around northern Arkansas show up.

“Since it’s our local Polk County Rodeo, we’ll take locals who are part of one of the organizations. We do have some locals with one of the associations that have their card. They have to present that and let us know. Otherwise, they are just riding for the money.”

The rodeo is also open to those who are not a part of any of the associations. This could be their chance to qualify.

“If they win money here, enough that they feel they could do well, they can buy their card here and compete in the rest of the events in the season to make it to the finals.”

Public support

Entrance fees are $7 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-12, and 5 and under get in for free. That money and money taken in at the concession stand helps support the rodeo.

Strother emphasized the importance of the monies raised with concessions. “What people might not understand is it takes a lot to put on the rodeo, especially getting quality stock for the contestants. What we make at the concession stand helps us bring in the rodeo each year. When they buy anything from us — burgers or drinks — it goes right back in to pay for the rodeo.”

That stock comes from Wing Rodeo Co. out of Bogata in northwest Texas. “Wing Rodeo has been with us since this thing started,” Strother said. “They do such a great job. They have award-winning stock in all of these award-winning associations we are associated with. They take their stock to the finals.”

“In addition, without all our dedicated sponsors the Polk County Rodeo would not be possible and the Polk County Fair and Rodeo Association appreciates each and everyone them.”

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.

POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S LOG

July 31, 2023

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Barrow Lane near Wickes in reference to a theft.

A traffic stop on Hwy 71 near Cove led to the arrest of Adrian King, 35, of Cove on a Failure to Appear Warrant and three charges of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Deputies responded to a report of an assault.

August 1, 2023

Christopher James, 38, of Mena was arrested on a Failure to Appear Warrant.

An altercation on Hidden Lane near Mena led to the arrest of Lacie Howell, 47, of Mena on a charge of Public Intoxication. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney for further consideration.

August 2, 2023

Vicki Ramirez, 46, of Mena was arrested on a Body Attachment.

Katelyn Enyeart, 30, of Mena was arrested by an officer with Probation Parole on an Act 570 sanction.

August 3, 2023

Deputies responded to the report of someone leaving the scene of a vehicle accident on Polk 412 near Mena.

Crystal Romine, 35, of Hatfield was arrested on a 3rd Degree Domestic Battery Warrant.

August 4, 2023

Deputies responded to a walk-in complainant in reference to a theft of property.

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Polk 306 near Acorn in reference to a property dispute. Deputies responded to a report of domestic abuse.

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Harrington Lane near Cherry Hill in reference to a property dispute.

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Stricklin Lane near Hatfield in reference to property damage.

A traffic stop on Hwy 71 near Mena led to the arrest of Braelan Goss, 20, on charges of No Insurance, Possession of a Schedule VI Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

August 5, 2023

A traffic stop led to the arrest of Joseph Ryan, 32, of Oden on charges of Public Intoxication and Careless and Prohibited Driving.

Audra Cogburn, 33, of Mena was arrested on a Failure to Appear Warrant.

August 6, 2023

Randy Hall, 44, of Lockesburg was arrested on a Body Attachment and five Failure to Appear Warrants.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked 1 vehicle accident this week.

Polk County Detention Center

Jail Population: 36 Incarcerated Inmates with 10 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.

Mena Police Reports

July 30

A report of harassment was taken from a walk-in complainant.

July 31

A report of a stolen vehicle being recovered was taken on Southerland Avenue.

August 1

Joseph Kinkaid, 35, was charged with Disorderly Conduct at a residence on Hamilton Avenue.

August 2

Debra Enis, 58, was charged with Public Intoxication, Possession of Open Container in a Motor Vehicle, Violation of Ignition Interlock Device, No Vehicle License and served with a warrant after a traffic stop on 11th Street.

Mason Moore, 19, and Josianne Griego, 19, were both charged with Theft of Property after a complaint from Walmart.

August 3

A report of domestic battery was taken at a business on Crestwood Circle.

Kountry King, 28, was charged with Domestic Battery and Public Intoxication after a disturbance call to a residence on 10th Street.

August 4 No report.

August 5

Donivan Echols, 23, was charged with Public Intoxication and Possession of Open Container Containing Alcohol in a Motor Vehicle. A report of breaking or entering and theft of property was taken from a walk-in complainant. A report of theft of property was taken from Walmart.

Volunteer Firefighter’s Weekend

By Ethan Nahté

The Arkansas Fire Training Academy announced the Volunteer Firefighter’s Weekend will take place Oct 13-15 at the Camden campus of Southern Arkansas University Tech. The course will include handson training. Attendees can stay on campus. Meals are included at the station. The training will also be an opportunity to network with firefighters around the state.

Course and registration information is due to open soon. You can keep up with the Academy’s at Facebook.com/SAUTAFTA or sautech. edu/afta/.