Elks to hold annual Memorial Day service

By Ethan Nahté

Mena Elks Lodge is planning for the annual Memorial Day Service held on the Polk County Courthouse lawn at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 29.

Phyllis Caldwell said, “They will accept wreaths up to approximately 10:45 Monday morning. But to be listed on the program, I need to know they are coming.”

If your business or organization would like to present a wreath to honor those made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, please contact the Lodge at 479-394-3740 or Phyllis Caldwell at 479-243-6212.

- FOR RENT -

For Rent: 3 bedroom/2 bath in City of Mena beautiful view $800 (479) 234-3335

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- YARD SALE -

Yard Sale - Downsizing 604 N. Bennett Street, De Queen, AR, Friday - Saturday, May 26 - 27, 8 a.m. - ???. Furniture, carpentry tools,purses dishes, cookware, men & women’s clothing, and more. T0524

- 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. T0531

Mobile lawnmower repair and repair flats. Minimum, $20 service call. For details, call Bill Duff (479) 216-5204. T0524

Construction, steel buildings, welding, pads, ponds, and roads. Military discounts. Insured. Give RC Customz a call for free estimates at (479) 216-2976. T0628

Daniel’s carpentry and painting and handyman service. Deck and privacy fences, gutters cleaned, etc. Call (479) 216-1101 or (479) 216-2299. T0531

Tree services, forestry mulching, storm cleanup, stump grinding. Signs and light replacement. Give RC Customz a call at (479) 216-2976 for Free estimate. T0628

Mena Shuttle - Ground transportation to AR and TX airports. Doctor and emergency appointments. Also, light deliveries. (870) 490-1191 T0531

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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Apex Home Services: Yards mowed, light home maintenance, quality work, dependable service. (479) 216-6634

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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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- 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 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 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 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 an experienced TIG Welder for a permanent day shift position. The applicant must be proficient in welding aluminum. 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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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

May 15, 2023

Timothy Palmer, 40, of Mena was arrested on a failure to appear warrant.

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Wild Rose Lane near Acorn in reference to a theft.

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Hwy 71 S near Grannis in reference to a verbal dispute.

Ebay McCain, 45, of Shreveport was arrested by an officer with the Arkansas Highway Patrol to be held for another agency.

Thomas Summers, 74, of Gillham was arrested by an officer with the Grannis Police Department on charges of 1st Degree Terroristic Threatening, 3rd Degree Domestic Battery and Possession of a Firearm by Certain Persons.

Deputies responded to a business on Hwy 71 N near Mena in reference to a stolen vehicle.

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Hwy 278 E near Wickes in response to a domestic disturbance.

Brandon Rose, 25, of Mena was arrested on charges of Possession of a Firearm by Certain Persons, Residential Burglary and 1st Degree Criminal Mischief.

May 16, 2023

Tiffany Marschall, 26, of Mena was arrested on a Failure to Appear Warrant.

David Milam, 56, of Hatfield was arrested on a Felony Failure to Appear Warrant.

May 17, 2023

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Polk 659 near Board Camp in reference to a theft.

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Polk 14 near Wickes in reference to a theft.

May 18, 2023

Johnathan Neal, 34, of Hatfield was arrested on a Felony Warrant for Aggravated Assault.

Clyde Neal, 58, of Vandervoort was arrested on a Felony Warrant for 1st Degree Terroristic Threatening and Aggravated Assault.

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Polk 136 near Cove in reference to a theft.

Deputies responded to a residence on Hwy 71 S near Hatfield in reference to an unauthorized use of a vehicle. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney for further consideration.

Deputies responded to Earth Lane near Mena in reference to an ATV accident.

May 19, 2023

Deputies were dispatched to the North Trailhead of Wolf Pen Gap in reference to an ATV accident. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney for further consideration.

Deputies were dispatched to a pedestrian hit by a vehicle on Hwy 8 W near Mena.

May 20, 2023

Benjamin Murray, 44, of Wickes was arrested on a Body Attachment Warrant as well as warrants for 1st Degree Criminal Mischief and Criminal Trespass.

Robert Bush, 40, of Mena was arrested on Felony Warrants for Breaking or Entering and 1st Degree Criminal Mischief as well as a charge of Theft of Property.

Royce Green, 47, of Mena was arrested on warrants for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Deputies responded to a report of a runaway juvenile. The juvenile was located.

An incident on Holly Lane near Hatfield led to Michelle Raven being issued a citation for contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

May 21, 2023

Randy Dill, 39, of Mena was arrested on a warrant for Possession of a Schedule VI Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Eddrick Pouncy, 22, of Shreveport was arrested to be held for another agency.

Monica Quillin, 41, of Mena was arrested on a Body Attachment Warrant.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked 2 vehicle accidents this week.

Polk County Detention Center Jail

Population: 44 Incarcerated Inmates with 14 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.