MENA POLICE REPORTS

June 25

A report of a disturbance was taken at a residence on Faye Street.

A theft report was taken from a person at Bunch’s Laundromat.

June 26

Dianna Morgan, 49, was charged with Theft at Walmart.

A death investigation report was taken at a residence on 1st Street.

A report of theft was taken from Walmart.

June 27 No report.

June 28 No report.

June 29

A report of harassment was taken on Wertz Ave.

A report of a break in was taken at 1108 10th Street.

A report of fraudulent use of a credit card was taken from a walkin complainant.

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

Stacey Rudder was served with at warrant at the Polk County Detention Center.

June 30 a constant 60-70 dB hum. Her nonverbal son, who is on the autism spectrum, is having a difficult time coping with the noise, literally causing headaches.

Jamie Dane Richardson was served with a warrant after a traffic stop on Hwy 71.

July 1 No report.

Crypto mining was actually banned in China in September 2021, which is one of the reasons Chinese-owned companies are seeking other locations around the world. According to Investopedia, the United States is the largest country for Bitcoin mining, accounting for 37.84% of Bitcoin’s mining activities.

Noise Barrier Walls, a company that provides noise reduction systems for crypto mining facilities, claims a single bitcoin mining rig can produce 70-90 dB of sound. Most crypto and data mining facilities have multiple data centers housing hundreds, if not thousands of computers. Those computers need plenty of fans spinning at top speeds to provide enough cool air to keep the machines cool. A washing machine is generally around 70 dB while 90 dB is a high noise level equivalent to the noise made by a leaf blower or a concert. Now, imagine that running nonstop, day in and day out.

In addition to the dB level, there could also be concerns with transient high-frequency oscillations that may affect certain people prone to particular types of epileptic seizures.

Polk County’s ordinance

Polk County’s ordinance is quite lengthy, but describes the problems:

Whereas, the equipment associated with the cooling systems and generators required to operate data centers generate broadband noise and low-frequency hums that result in noise disturbance. Noise disturbance is the cause of degradation and may produce negative impacts on public health, property and the environment.

Whereas, noise attenuation should be an integral part of the design and construction of data centers in order to prevent noise pollution and noise disturbance.

Whereas, the county finds that the public interest is served by the prevention of unreasonable noise emanating externally from the Data Centers and the provisions of this Ordinance are enacted for the purpose of preserving and protecting the public health, safety, welfare and property of the citizens of Polk County, Arkansas.

Requirements

Several requirements went into the ordinance, including all data centers constructed within this jurisdiction shall be designed and built to incorporate external noise attenuation measures in order to minimize the impact of noise disturbance on the residents of Polk County, Arkansas.

The property owner and operator must notify all residents within a halfmile radius of the parcel, including any affiliated homeowners’ association operating within the half-mile radius, that the property owner and operator intends to build and operate a Data Center on the property… proof of notification shall be filed with the county clerk’s office within 30 days of providing notice. The property owner and operator must notify the County Judge that the property owner and operator intends to build and operate a Data Center. The notification must include the location for the proposed data center.

There are Noise Study requirements which the property owner of the lands upon which the Data Center is to be located shall conduct a sound study performed by a third-party acoustic engineer to document baseline sound levels in the area of the proposed Data Center, including noise levels measured at the property line in eight locations (north, south, east, west, northeast, northwest, southeast, southwest.) The report of the study must include sound mitigation recommendations based on the results of the sound study. The property owner must provide a copy of the report of the study to the county judge and file with the county clerk within 30 days of completion of the report.

Noise Attenuation Plan Requirements state the property owner must

- PUBLIC NOTICEINVITATION TO BID

PCDC Administrative Offices and Adult Wellness Center 100 9th Street (formerly Mena Manor) Mena, AR 71953

Front Awning/Pavilion and Bus Drop-off, Also, Sidewalks with Covered Seating Areas

Licensed and bonded contractors who are interested may pick up a Scope of Work packet at 100 9th Street beginning Thursday, June 29, 2023, from 9:15 a.m.5:00 p.m.

See Bethany Hughes or Angie Graves for more information.

Bidding closes Thursday, July 27, at 4:00 p.m.

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- SERVICES -

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. T0726

Mobile lawnmower repair and repair flats. Minimum, $20 service call. For details, call Bill Duff (479) 216-5204. T0705

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

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: 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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Mena Shuttle - Ground transportation to AR and TX airports. Doctor and emergency appointments. Also, light deliveries. (870) 490-1191 T0726

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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- YARD SALE -

- HELP WANTED -

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 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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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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- FOR SALE -

For sale by owner - 40 acres, mostly pasture land with home. West of Cove, Ark. $260,000. Call (870) 571-7858 (cell) or leave message at (870) 387-3049.

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