Human trafficking awareness event coming to Mena in early November

Submitted by Rev. Timothy J. Henning

Concerned about the impacts of human trafficking and the lives devastated by this dark criminal activity?

The Mid-South District will host a free community event in Mena on Nov. 4 for anyone who wants to learn more about this growing danger and how to engage in the fight against it.

“Light in the Darkness: Uncovering the Shadow World of Human

Trafficking” will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Mena Mountain Resort, 2817 Hwy. 71 North. Representatives from local, state and national agencies will be the featured presenters.

This event is free and lunch will be provided for all attendees.

To learn more and register, please visit the Mid-South District, LCMS webpage at mid-southlcms.org or the event page at https://midsouthdistrictlcms.regfox.com/hta-eventnov2023.

Arkansas Grown Conference and Expo scheduled for January 2024

LITTLE ROCK, AR – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture will partner with several Arkansas agricultural associations and organizations to host the second Arkansas Grown Conference and Expo on Jan. 25-27, 2024, at the Hot Springs Convention Center.

The Arkansas Grown Conference and Expo is open to all parties interested in the Arkansas agriculture industry and will focus on farmers and producers who produce for the local food system. In Jan. 2023, the Department hosted the first Arkansas Grown Conference and Expo with over 450 attendees and 70 vendors.

The three-day event will consist of workshops, speakers, off-site farm tours, networking opportunities, and a vendor trade show.

Partner organizations include the Arkansas State Horticulture

Society, Arkansas Farmers Market Association, Arkansas Blackberry Growers Association, Arkansas Agritourism Association, Arkansas Association of Grape Growers, Arkansas Pecan Growers Association, Mid America Strawberry Growers Association, and the Arkansas Association of Conservation Districts.

Registration includes access to general sessions, workshops, and entrance to the expo. Opportunities for sponsorship and vendor booths are available. For more information, contact Beth Moore at beth.moore@agriculture.arkansas.gov.

To register and learn more about the Arkansas Grown Conference and Expo, visit arkansasgrown. org /arkansas-grown-conference-expo/.

Democratic Party announces candidate filing

- 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. T1025

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. T1101

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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Handyman Service - Electrical and plumbing. prefer small jobs. For more details, call Bill Duff (479) 216-5204. T1025

Construction, steel buildings, welding, pads, ponds, and roads. Military discounts. Insured. Give RC Customz a call for free estimates at (479) 216-2976. T1101

Mena Shuttle - Ground transportation to AR and TX airports. Doctor and emergency appointments. Also, light deliveries. (870) 490-1191 T1025

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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 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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- YARD SALE -

The Democratic Party of Polk County, Arkansas, announces the filing period to run for office:

• Noon to 2 p.m., Monday, Nov. 6

• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 8

• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday, Nov. 13

• 9:30 a.m. to Noon, Tuesday, Nov. 14

The offices available and party filing fees:

• Justice of the Peace - $30

• Constable - $50

They will accept cash or check for payment. No cards.

Filing for the Democratic Party will be held during these hours at the Quorum Court meeting room at the Polk County Office Complex, 606 Pine Ave. in Mena. Contact the party at 479-234-7966 for questions to do with filing.

The fee for membership on the County Democratic Committee is $20 for two years. Committee membership can also be filed at the monthly meeting of the Democratic Party, at Papa’s Mexican Café, 6:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 13.

Once a potential candidate fills out the paperwork, he or she will take their receipt showing proof they filed. They will then receive paperwork from the Polk County Clerk’s office.

PCHA newsletter receives award

Polk County Housing Authority (PCHA) is a member of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO). NAHRO serves as an advocate for housing communities. They offer training seminars, workshops and conferences to help housing agencies manage all the different aspects of housing.

At the Hot Springs conference in September, PCHA was honored to receive an award for the 2023 Arkansas NAHRO Newsletter of the Year Award.

“Rhonda Anderson creates the newsletter for us and if very deserving of this honor,” stated Dixie Shrader, executive director of PCHA. “Rhonda organizes and cre- ates each colorful edition with information relevant to those living in housing. The newsletter is distributed quarterly to our residents.”

Smithville Choctaw Community Center fundraiser called Fall Fest at the Old Smithville Road and East Loop Road, 5:30-7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 26.

There will be door prizes, a chili and soup supper, drink and a dessert for $8. The fundraiser is for the senior citizens at the Choctaw Seniors Club.

Polk County Disabled American Veterans and Auxiliary will have their monthly meetings on Thursday, November 2, at Veterans Park in Acorn. There will be a potluck beginning at 6 pm with meetings to follow.

GriefShare at First Presbyterian Church Mena has moved to a new day and time. They now meet every Wednesday at 1 p.m. for anyone in the community who is grieving the loss of a loved one.

GriefShare at The Crossing in Mena meets every Thursday from 6-8 p.m. for anyone in the community who is grieving the loss of a loved one.

OLT’s “CLUE” will be performed Oct. 27-29. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 2:30 p.m. Purchase tickets in advance at the OLT office, 610 Mena St. OLT business hours are Thursdays and Fridays from 2-6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for students and senior citizens.

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 polkarhousing.com.

Around Town

Christ’s Church of Cove, 5234 Hwy. 71 S, Cove gathers every Tuesday, 8:30-9:30 a.m., for free coffee and conversation.

Come play Pickleball! Open play Wednesdays and Saturdays at 8:30 a.m., Aubrey D. Tapley Park, 2562 U.S. Hwy. 71, Mena. Bring your own equipment and come have fun. All levels are welcome. Unsure or interested? Come watch before purchasing equipment.

The Back Country Extension Homemakers Club meets the second Friday of each month at 1 p.m. at the UA Extension’s Education Building, 211 DeQueen St., Mena. We are a service organization affiliated with UA’s Division of Agriculture with a mission to have fun and learn new things while enriching our community and creating a more contented family life. We believe the greatest force that molds character comes from the home. Come join new friends and old as we together grow. For more info, contact Ginger at Gingerkm@protonmail. com.

Narcotics Anonymous meet at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Monday, noon - 1 p.m. on Wednesday, 7 p.m. on Thursday, 7 p.m. on Friday, and 6 p.m. on Saturday at the old bus barn at The Crossing church. For information call Erica at (479) 234-5289 or Candice at (501) 356-8300.

Jam session every Tuesday night, 6-9 p.m. at Shady Mountain Events, 428 Hwy. 375 East, Mena. No charge, everyone is welcome. All genres of music. Bring your own instrument, come watch or dance. Call (479) 2347174 with questions.

First Presbyterian Church will be presenting a series on the Book of Revelation in its Adult Sunday School class on Sunday mornings beginning at 9:45. Earl Harrell will be the presenter and will focus on the titles of Jesus as revealed in the Book of Revelation. The public is invited to attend. Classes will be in the Helen Barham Room at the church, 904 Church Avenue, Mena.

The Ouachita Beekeepers Association is now meeting on the second Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. in the Education Building of the UA Extension Office, 211 DeQueen St., Mena. Come early and enjoy refreshments and bee talk with other beekeepers.

The Hatfield Branch Library is open every Tuesday and Friday from noon-4 p.m. The library is located at 121 Cemetery Rd. (old Agri building) in Hatfield.

The Cove Branch Library is open Monday and Thursday from noon-5 p.m. The Library is located next to Cove Town Hall at 5568 Hwy. 71 S.

The Mena/Polk County Senior Center will have The Gator and Friends band performing in Mena every Thursday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

The Center has an exercise class on Mondays and Thursdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Contact Trena Looney with questions, (479) 394-5459.

The Cossatot Senior Center in Wickes has meals and activities for seniors.The hours are 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Tuesday-Friday. If you need to make delivery arrangements or changes call (870) 3852373.

Hatfield First Baptist Church “Shepherd’s Closet” Open Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-noon. Large selection of good, used clothing & a limited supply of non-perishable food items. Free to anyone in need.

Alcoholics Anonymous meet at The Crossing Church, 3 p.m., Sundays; at 5 p.m., Tuesdays; and at 8 p.m. Saturdays at the old bus barn. For information call (479) 234-8366 or (479) 216-3786.

American Legion meets every 2nd Tuesday 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 a.m. (full breakfast for small donation). All men from the community are invited to attend.

Alcoholics Anonymous meet at 7 p.m. Fridays at the First United Methodist Church, Ninth Street and Port Arthur. Discussion/Book Study for information call (479) 243-0297.

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!

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

October 16, 2023

Deputies responded to a walk-in complainant in reference to a stolen license plate.

Deputies responded to a walk-in complainant in reference to a stolen trailer from a location on Polk 74 near Acorn.

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Trailers Inn Lane near Cove in reference to a Domestic Disturbance leading to the arrest of Justin Abbott, 41, of Mena on a charge of 3rd Degree Domestic Battery.

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Pirate Lane near Acorn in reference to a stolen vehicle. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney for further consideration.

An incident in the jail led to Cody James being issued a citation for Disorderly Conduct.

Tawana Shores, 44, of Cove was arrested on a charge of Obstructing Governmental Operations.

October 17, 2023

An incident in the jail led to Derek Tarkinton being issued a citation for Disorderly Conduct.

An incident on Hwy 8 E near Mena led to the arrest of Albert Pfeiffer, 51, of Mena on charges of Public Intoxication and Disorderly Conduct.

October 18, 2023

No reports.

October 19, 2023

Derrek Harner, 18, of Mena was ar- rested on a Failure to Appear Warrant.

Sarina Floyd, 47, of Mena was arrested to be held for another agency.

Thaddeus Nance, 20, of Mena was arrested by an officer with the Arkansas State Police on a 2nd Degree Sexual Assault Warrant.

October 20, 2023

Isaiah Kelley, 20, of Mena was arrested on a 3rd Degree Assault Warrant.

Deputies responded to a walk-in complainant in reference to financial identity fraud.

Ronald Wagner, Jr., 43, of Waldron was arrested on a warrant for Breaking or Entering and Failure to Appear.

Samuel Henley, 41, of Wickes was arrested on four Failure to Appear Warrants and a 3rd Degree Battery Warrant.

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Polk 44 near Mena in reference to trespassers.

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Polk 44 near Mena in reference to an attempted break-in.

Deputies responded to a residence on Polk 93 near Rocky in reference to a break-in.

Deputies responded to a report of computer fraud.

October 21, 2023

Deputies responded to a report of a trailer in the ditch on Hwy 375 E.

Jairo Monroy, 27, of Wickes was arrested on a warrant for Possession of Methamphetamine or Cocaine and to be held for another agency.

Humberto Delgado, 43, of Grannis was arrested on a warrant for 3rd Degree Domestic Battery.

October 22, 2023

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Anders Avenue near Hatfield in reference to an assault. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney for further consideration.

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

Mena Police Reports

October 15

Shannon Shaw, 43, was served with a warrant after a traffic stop on Mena Street.

October 16

Yavonne Miller, 59, was served with a warrant at the court house.

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

October 17

Sterling Bowen, 25, was served with a warrant at municipal court.

October 18

No reports.

October 19

A report of theft and criminal mischief was taken from a walk-in complainant.

A report of disorderly conduct was taken at a residence on 12th Street.

October 20

A report of harassment was taken from a person at Jumpstart Day Care.

Dustin Chenoweth, 34, was served with a warrant at Walmart.

A report of theft was taken from Walmart.

October 21

A report of theft was taken from Walmart.

Umpire woman charged for alleged cancer fundraising scheme

NASHVILLE – A December trial date has been set for a Howard County woman accused of faking a cancer diagnosis and collecting tens of thousands of dollars through a fundraiser held in her benefit.

Nancy Myers, 38, has been charged with a single count of theft of property greater than $25,000 for what authorities say was a scheme to raise money through a false cancer diagnosis.

Myers, whose address is in Umpire according to court records, was initially charged Apr. 19 in Howard County.

Myers was scheduled to appear for a jury trial in the Howard County Circuit Court on Oct. 17. In September, the court granted a continuance motion by her defense to reschedule the trial to Dec. 12.

According to the arrest affidavit, beginning in 2021 Myers claimed she was diagnosed with cancer. Numerous people in her community reportedly provided Myers money to assist with medical expenses. A benefit held in June 2022 raised approximately $32,000.

In early 2023, numerous concerned citizens reported that they did not believe Myers actually had cancer. The Howard County Sheriff’s Department opened an investigation and Myers was interviewed.

“During the early stages of the interview Myers stated that she had been diagnosed with cancer and had received several cancer treatments,” according to case information. Myers eventually told investigators that she had not been diagnosed with cancer and had not received any chemotherapy treatments, a fact she said she knew before the benefit was held for her cause.

Myers allegedly admitted to still possessing some of the money that was raised for her but that she had spent around $10,000 on car payments and other normal expenses.

Crystal

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“I’ve only got to experience it a couple of times, but I thought it was pretty cool. I was amazed at literally feeling the vibrations through my body,” Mullins said. “Like, even into my bones. I thought it was just a hearing experience. I didn’t realize it was really a whole-body physical thing. I didn’t realize how loud the bowls got, either. I think you can sit anywhere in the store and hear it. It really sounds cool when she plays the different bowls together.”

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