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Decades old rivalry takes to the field Mena set to battle DeQueen on the gridiron Staff Report
The Mena Bearcats traveled to Mansfield on August 18th for a pre-season benefit game. The Scrimmage consisted of one live half, with a running clock session that followed. “Overall, we were pleased with our benefit game. Our starters played a quarter and a half and controlled the game on both sides of the ball. We need to clean up penalties, we had 3 touchdowns called back. I was happy with the way we controlled the flow of the game, mixed in our different personnel packages and the physicality and energy showed on both offense and defense. Defensively we need to do a better job in scramble situations and ending drives when we get an opportunity at a turnover. It was exciting to see what we are capable of on both sides of the ball, and even in the kicking game. I was also very proud of our younger players...they got a ton of reps and moved the ball offensively and made stops on defense when they needed to. They will continue to improve!” said Mena High
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7:30 in Mena will be the 85th meeting School between the two football schools, with De coach, Craig Queen leading the all-time series with Bentley. 51 wins. Mena has 28 victories. There have The first football game ever played in been five ties over the decades. Mena was on November 23, 1912. De Queen The two schools have played annually was the opponent, and M.H.S. prevailed since 1948. Mena and De Queen on the with a 20-6 victory. To put the history of gridiron was a Thanksgiving Day tradition this rivalry into proper perspective, 1912 in the late 1940’s through most of the 1950’s. was the year that the Titanic sank! The game Beginning in 1960, the two schools opened was played at the Polk County Fairgrounds, the season for one another. That tradition which at that time was located on nine acres, ended in 1998, when the Leopards moved at Pickering Avenue and U.S. Highway 71. into the Bearcats conference. The seasonTeams had to play games near the Kansas opening tradition resumed in 2010 as City Southern railway for travel purposes, again, the Bearcats and Leopards are nonsince roads were practically non-existent in conference opponents. 1912. Last year in De Queen, the Bearcats rolled Since that initial contest back in 1912, to a 39-0 victory, scoring all their points Mena and De Queen have battled eightyin the first half. Max Montgomery threw four other times on the gridiron. So the See RIVALRY August 27th renewal of this old rivalry at continued on page 2
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RIVALRY continued from page 1 for 152 yards and three touchdowns. Gaven Hooper had three receptions for 93 yards and two scores. Jake Wiles led the rushing charts with 73 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries. The stingy Bearcat defense limited the Leopards to only 13 yards in total offense. The last time the Bearcats and Leopards played in Mena in 2019, the Bearcats shut out the Leopards 36-0. Jake Wiles rushed for 132 yards on 11 carries, including a 50 yard scoring run to get the Bearcats rolling. Quarterback Max Montgomery completed 13 of 22 passes for 182 yards and three touchdowns. Tight-end Mason Broth-
erton had four receptions for 59 yards and two scores. The stifling Bearcat defense shut out the Leopards and limited De Queen to 115 yards in total offense. Coach Bentley had this to say about the rivalry. “We are very excited to get to open the season up here at home in front of our great fans. The Mena-DeQueen game has a long and storied history. The Coaches over there do a great job and they will have them ready to play. Our guys have been putting in the time and effort each week to continue to get better and to create their own identity for this season. We are led by a great group of se-
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Dear Editor, The First United Methodist Church has a Blessing Cabinet on their front porch. To the person who decided to get into the cabinet Sunday night, August 15th, and open two jars of peanut butter and leave them uneaten, open a can of baby formula and stuff one peanut butter lid in it, AND open two cans of peaches and leave them uneaten in the cabinet as well... YOU’RE A JERK! Next time please take the stuff with you and throw it in the trash if you don’t want it. Janssen Park across the street has tables and trash cans. By the time church staff got to work the next morning, ants had taken over the cabinet and are still coming four days later. Food and other items are now ruined and had to be thrown out. The church has to have our pest control make an extra visit to get rid of the ants. Additionally, the volunteers in charge of the cabinet have to remove everything, bug spray the inside of the cabinet, clean what is still usable, wash the cabinet, and then put the still-useable items back in the cabinet, adding extra work that they don’t have time for due to personal obligations. Because of this person’s actions, people will not have access to baby items, sanitary items, hygiene products, books, shelf-stable foods, etc. for several days. The items in the Blessing Cabinet are for everyone. It’s available 24/7. Please be courteous and only take what you need temporarily and leave things for others. And don’t leave opened food in or near the cabinet. Mary Meier Mena, Arkansas
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both directions, even those with Everyone has a responsibila middle lane. Drivers cannot ity to ensure students arrive at attempt to pass in any direction and from school safely. This until the school bus vehicle has includes being mindful of stufinished receiving or dischargdent safety when approaching ing its passengers and is in moschool buses. tion again. We want to take this week In the 2021 Regular Session, to remind Arkansans to obey the General Assembly passed all traffic laws whenever they are near a school bus. John Maddox Act 264 to clarify the distance and areas where drivers must It is illegal to pass a stopped school bus whenever its red lights are stop. It states drivers must come to a comflashing, as students are present. The fines, penalties, and punishment for plete stop no less than 30 feet from anyone found guilty of illegally passing the bus when it stops to load or una stopped school bus were increased load passengers. This 30 feet perimeter dramatically by Act 2128 of 2005, also would apply to public roads, private or public property open to the general known as Isaac’s Law. The legislation was named in honor public, and any driveway or parking lot of Isaac Brian, an elementary school belonging to a public school. It is estimated that close to 350,000 student in the Bryant School District who was struck and killed when a driv- students ride a school bus. Buses make er illegally passed his school bus while stops in every Arkansas community. Remember: Flashing Red means Kids students were exiting the vehicle. The law requires drivers to stop on Ahead. To learn more about the camtwo-lane and four-lane highways in paign, visit arkansashouse.org.
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The number of people who ulation. live in Arkansas increased by The largest gains were about 95,600 over the past 10 in Benton County, whose years, a growth rate of 3.3 perpopulation grew by 28.5 cent that brought the state’s percent, and Washington population to more than County, which grew by three million people. 21.1 percent. Both counties The population of the entire are in northwest Arkansas, United States grew by 7.4 perwhere the local economy cent, to more than 332 mil- Larry Teague has consistently thrived lion people. over the past few decades. After months of delay, the U.S. CenIn central Arkansas, Pulaski Counsus Bureau finally released a prelimi- ty grew by 4.3 percent, Saline County nary version of its new census report by 15.2 percent, Faulkner County by last week. The Bureau conducts a cen- 11.3 percent and Lonoke County by sus every 10 years. 7.2 percent. The new population count is imIn northeast Arkansas, Craighead portant because it will be the basis County grew by 14.4 and Greene for distributing almost $10 billion in County by 7.7 percent. federal funding, through 55 U.S. govCensus data affects more than a reernment programs. For example, five gion’s government funding, but also years ago almost $500 million in Med- its political influence. The legislature icaid funding went to Arkansas based will use the new data to draw new on the previous census from 2010. maps of the state’s four Congressional Federal matching funds are distrib- Districts. The total population of Aruted to the 50 states through a formu- kansas remained relatively stable over la that takes into account population the past 10 years, therefore we continand per capita income, as derived ue to be represented in Washington from census data. by four members of Congress. Census data is a factor in federal Texas grew in population so much funding for highway construction, that it will gain two Congressional public housing, foster care, assistance seats. Florida, North Carolina, Colowith utility bills, school lunch pro- rado, Oregon and Montana will add grams, senior citizens centers, grants one Congressional seat. for vocational rehabilitation and welNew York, California, Illinois, fare. Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan and That’s why local elected officials West Virginia will each lose one Conworked so hard last year to make sure gressional seat, which means those everyone responded to census sur- states will lose some political influveys. Undercounts are worse in iso- ence in Washington. lated, rural areas and in low-income The state Board of Apportionment, neighborhoods. consisting of the governor, the atThe financial impact of population torney general and the secretary of loss is one the reasons that some local state, will use the new census data to elected officials are trying to generate draw new maps of legislative districts. support for a recount in areas where There are 35 Senate districts. There population declines have been the are 100 districts in the state House of most dramatic. However, the odds are Representatives. strongly against a recount by the CenWhen the redistricting process is sus Bureau. complete, probably by the end of the In Arkansas, cities gained popula- year, all House and Senate districts tion and rural areas lost population. will have roughly the same number of Of the state’s 75 counties, 53 lost pop- voters.
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Barbara Armstrong
On 20, August 2021, Barbara Armstrong went to join her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Barbara was born on 22, December 1936 in Los Cruces, New Mexico. She graduated from Yuma High School in Yuma, Arizona. On 3, November 1955 she married her lifetime love, Del Armstrong in El Centro, California. They have three children, Susan, Roger and David; seven grandchildren, Shannon, Crystal, April, Kyle, Eyan, Katie and Ryleigh; five great-granchildren, Cassady, Jacob, Dominique, Drake, Devon, and Kalista; two great great grandchildren, Marcie and Zeke. Barbara and Del moved to Mena in March of 1980 where they lived a peaceful and happy life until her quiet passing. Barbara lived a full and happy life living in Portugal, Japan and many states within the U.S. creating many memories for and with her family. Barbara was always amazed at the simple beauty of God’s creation. She loved the beauty of a cardinal in the snow as much as she loved looking at a snowcapped Mt. Fuji. She loved to draw and paint and always looked forward to Bible study and church. Barbara was an eternal optimist and conveyed that feeling to all she met. She never met a stranger and never denied a friend. Barbara always believed the best of humanity was in each of us. She will be missed by all who knew her and remembered her for her graciousness, kindness and infectious laughter. Graveside service will be Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. in the Pinecrest Memorial Park under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Online obituary at beasleywoodfuneralhome.com
Danny Joe Hurst
Danny Joe Hurst, 61 of Mena, Arkansas, passed away August 17, 2021 at his home in Mena, Arkansas. He was born September 16, 1959, in Tucson, Arizona to the late Edsel Dean Hurst and Margie Ruth (Dowell) Alston. After graduating from Mena High School Danny moved to Duncan, Oklahoma where he worked for Getty Oil for seven years before moving back to Mena and started Hurst and Sons Trucking. After that, he became the Fleet Manager at Hatfield Lumber Company. Danny was a sports enthusiast, particularly enjoying golf, hunting, and above all else he was a diehard Oklahoma Sooners fan. One of his greatest joys in life was coaching his children and grandchildren in baseball and many other athletic activities. Danny is survived by his loving wife of forty years, Kimberly Sue (Philpot) Hurst; sons Adam Hurst and wife Caitlin, Mark Hurst and wife Ashley, Tyler Hurst and wife Samantha, Austin Hurst, and Alex Hurst; eight grandchildren: Raylee Hurst, Raelyn Ashcraft, Brantley Phillips, Daxen Hurst, Brady Hurst, Sutton Hurst, Kendall Hurst, and Asher Hurst; brother Luke Alston and wife DeeDee; sisters Carolyn Tanner, Debbie Dilbeck and husband Larry; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law David and Bernice Philpot, Dane and Shelly Ward, Vicki Hurst, Stan and Amanda Bean, Frank and Stephanie Fluitt, and J.D. and Heather Barron. In-laws Buddy and Sue Bean and Leon and Monta Philpot; and as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. And special friend and caregiver Linda Boggio. Danny was preceded in death by his father Edsel Dean Hurst; mother and step-father Margie and Fred Alston; brother Eddie Lee Hurst; brothers-in-laws Richard Philpot and Al Tanner. Visitation will be Thursday night from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Services will be held Friday, August 20, 2021 at 10 a.m. at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church with Brother Luke Alston and Brother Ronnie Wagner officiating. Interment will follow in the Pine
Ridge Cemetery under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Pallbearers are Gary Ward, Avel Mendoza, Gary Sisk, Gary Miner, John Boggio, and Roger Bryan. Honorary Pallbearers are Bodie May, Charles “Pinky” Williams, Ronnie Graves, Lee Collins, Kevin Hale, Ronnie Bradshaw, and Ron Ezell. All employees of Hatfield Lumber, HLC Transportation and Hurst & Sons Trucking Online obituary at beasleywoodfuneralhome.com
Shelton Cordell Bohlman
Shelton Cordell Bohlman, age 67, passed away Tuesday August 17, 2021, in Mena, Arkansas. He was born on May 24, 1954 to the late Cordell and Rosemary (Garrett) Bullock. Shelton was the owner and operator of Shelton’s Cone n’ Cue, if you grew up in Polk County in the 70’s – 80’s there was a good chance you were a loyal patron of his. After selling the Cone n’ Cue, Shelton made a name for himself all over the county as a premier florist. He took great pride in his beautiful arrangements and would often go to extreme measures to ensure his arrangements were the best in the county. Shelton was a devoted member of the Christ Community Fellowship. He enjoyed baking delicious pies for friends and fundraising events, and more than that, he loved to talk about how much people paid for his pies at said events. He often visited nursing homes, worked in his yard, and could be found keeping up with the “goings on” in Polk County. If you wanted to know anything going on, your best bet was to call Shelton. He seemed to know before anyone else did. Sometimes it seemed like he knew before it even happened. Shelton is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Joe Bohlman, and sister, Lorna Deramus. He is survived by his brothers, Kent and wife Sandy Bullock, Donald and wife Kimberly Bohlman, Fred Bohlman, and Roy Joe Bradley; brotherin-law, Doyle Deramus; sisters, Deborah Roza, Lynn Ashley, “Ro” Rosemary and husband Dean Stallings, and Patricia and
husband Jim Parker; sister-in-law, Gladys Bohlman; numerous nieces and nephews, and too many friends to mention!! Graveside services will be held August 21, 2021, 10:00 a.m. at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Mena, Arkansas. Brother Bobby Blasingame will be officiating, under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. The family of Shelton would like the public to note that while pants are optional, masks and shorts are greatly encouraged, but please be clothed for the ceremony.
Virginia Ruth Barnes Cooke
Virginia Ruth Barnes Cooke was born December 25, 1947 and went to be with her husband James on August 17, 2021 in Mena, Arkansas. Virginia loved making cream drop fudge and pies, she enjoyed canning and cooking and doing any sort of craft project. She was an artist who painted pictures for her friends and family and loved to like and be outdoors. She was a nurse’s aide, a preschool teacher and a foster grandparent for Acorn Schools. Her father was a minister for The Church of God of Prophecy and she was active in the church and sang gospel, played guitar and played the spoons in her younger days. Listening to her elders sing and play music was always something she looked forward to each year. Her love of gardening showed in her weedless flower beds and she had plants all over her house. Virginia loved country
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music, singing karaoke and dancing with her husband James. She had a total of 12 children, biological, foster, step and adopted and loved them all…she loved all her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was proud of each of them. She liked to go to the lake and sit in the sun and draw pictures while pretending to fish! She was a fan of Apple Crown and cinnamon gummy bears and collected teddy bears and Christmas decorations. Virginia enjoyed an occasional trip to the casino and playing quarter slots and was a member of the Eagles and enjoyed her time with her friends at the club. She loved all her family and friends at the cottages, they each had a special place in her heart. Our family is grateful to all the nurses, nurse’s aides and all the staff at the cottages for all they have done for our mother and our family, they are more than just a nursing home they are family whom she love dearly. Virginia will be missed by all her family and friends. She was preceded in Death by her Husband James Cooke, Mother Inez Herndon, Step Father Dan Herndon, Father Hubert Barnes, Sister Carolyn Reed, Brothers Roger
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James Linzey Fletcher, Sr..
James Linzey Fletcher Sr., age 71, of Mena, Arkansas died on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at Baptist Health Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born on Sunday, June 11, 1950 to Joseph Bernard Ledet and Imogene Williams Ledet in Houma, Louisiana. James was a loving man who loved God and his family. He was united in marriage to his wonderful wife Dorothy for 48 years. James loved to take care of his wife and did everything he could for her. They enjoyed raising their family together and later getting to spend time with their precious grandchildren. James loved to tell his grandchildren as well as nieces and nephews the many stories he had about growing up in Louisiana. He was a big kid at heart and loved to play with the grandkids. James was a hard worker who loved to preach God’s word. He was passionate about the Lord. James liked to sing and play gospel songs on the guitar and even wrote his own songs from time to time. He worked as a CNA with Veterans at the Oklahoma Veterans Center in Talihina for over twenty-four years and thoroughly loved his job. James took pride in his home and enjoyed exercising as well as fishing, hunting crystals, collecting lighthouses, shrimp boats, and tugboats. James was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend and will be missed by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his parents;
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two brothers, Joseph Ricky Fletcher and Lloyd Wayne Fletcher; infant twin brothers; step father, George Fletcher; and one grandchild, Ethan Matthew Ledet Burgess. James is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy Fletcher of Mena, Arkansas; one son, James Linzey Fletcher Jr. of Mena; one daughter and son in law, Rebecca Johnson and husband Tim “Gerry” of Mena; two brothers, Billy Fletcher of Rocky and Bobby Fletcher of Mena; one sister, Betty Jo Crochet of Mena; and three grandchildren, Kyah Johnson, Kailyn Johnson, and Cameron Johnson of Mena; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 10:00 AM at the Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Cove, Arkansas with Brother Bradley Dick officiating. Visitation will be general. Services are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas. Honorary Pallbearers are Marcus Bass, Stephen Bass, Michael Meredith, Aaron Meredith, Quentin Meredith, Cameron Johnson, B.J. Fletcher, Lloyd Wayne Jr. and Terry McBride. Online Guestbook: bowserffh.com
Mike Melvin Huff
Mike Melvin Huff passed away Sunday, August 22, 2021, in Mena, Arkansas. He was born February 5, 1949, in Wichita, Kansas, to the late Alfred Melvin and Gladys Marie (Hladik) Huff. He was united in marriage to Janie McLellan, his wife of 53 years. Mike worked for the United States Forrest Service for 30 years and served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was wounded at which he received a purple heart and bronze star for his bravery. He was known to be an avid hunter, who loved to work on his place, and being outside. Mr. Huff was a hard worker who also taught Sunday School at the New Beginnings Church. He was a loving husband, father, grand-father, and friend. Mr. Huff is survived by his wife Janie (McLellan) Huff; son, Michael Harold Huff, Jr., and wife Crystal; grandchil-
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dren, Clayton Cearley, Whitney Bunyard; great-grandchild, Noah Bunyard; brother, Rick Huff, and wife Rose; sister, Linda Miles; as well as a host of other family and friends. Michael is preceded in death by his parents. Services will be held at Beasley-Wood Chapel Thursday August 26, 2021, at 10 a.m. With Brother Ron Tilley officiating, under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Gann Cemetery in Potter, Arkansas. Online obituary at beasleywoodfuneralhome.com
Thomas Edward Bauman
Thomas Edward Bauman, age 68, of Mena, Arkansas died on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at the VA Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born on Saturday, November 8, 1952 to John Bauman and Rita Bauman in Cleveland, Ohio. Thomas was a loving man with a great sense of humor. He loved to make others smile and wanted to spread good throughout the world. Thomas was a member of the Cherry Hill Baptist Church and enjoyed singing gospel music and playing his guitar on Sunday mornings at church. On Thursday nights he would play with the other musicians at the Daisy Room. Thomas loved the Lord and wanted to glorify him through his music and songs. Thomas served in the Navy where he was a Quartermaster. He drove the ship and if the steering messed up, he would go in the back to fix the rudders. He later became a Financial Advisor and enjoyed helping people out with tough situations while counseling them and helping make a difference in their financial standings. Thomas loved his family and was married to his wonderful wife for 17 years. He loved watching the beauty that God surrounded us with. The sunrises and sunsets were among his favorite of Gods creations. Thomas loved to make knick nacks for everyone during Christmas time as he was a talented and crafty man. He was passionate about collecting guitars, building custom guitars, and supporting the Disabled Veterans of America. Thomas was a loving husband, son, brother, uncle and friend and will be missed by all who knew him.
Thomas was proceeded in death by his parents, John and Rita Bauman. Thomas is survived by his loving wife of 17 years, Patricia Bauman; two step daughters, Tina Kay Mitchell and Samuel Cecil III of Waxahachie, Texas and Shelia Diane Kerby and husband Darwin of China Springs, Texas; one brother, J Robert Bauman of Washington, North Carolina; four sisters, Barbara Smith of Leesburg, Florida, Nancy Mahoney of Akron, Ohio, Rita Jan Rothacker of South Euclid, Ohio, and Joanne McDonald and husband Jack of Titusville, Florida; five grandchildren, Paige Mitchell, Justin Kerby, Jessica Kirby, Darwin Kerby Jr., and Brittany Kerby; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas. In Lieu of Flowers the family asks that memorial contributions be made to Disabled American Veterans at secure.dav. org. Online Guestbook: bowserffh.com Serving Our Community One Family at a Time…
Steven Ferguson
Steven Ferguson, age 66, of Mena, died Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at his home. He was born on Thursday, December 31, 1953 to Fred and Mildred Morris Ferguson in Mena, Arkansas. Steven was saved at the Big Fork Baptist Church and attended the First Assembly of God in Mena. He was a painter and worked construction throughout his life. Steven loved to deer hunt and spend time with his grandkids and family. He was a member of Narcotics Anonymous and his sobriety was very important to him. Steven was a loving father, brother, uncle and friend and will be missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Carol Roberts; one son, James Pomraning; and one sister, Ellen Swycaffer. Steven is survived by one son and daughter in law, Jon and Melissa Pomran-
ing of Mt. Ida, Arkansas; three sisters and brother in law, Betty Wagner of Greenwood, Patricia Barrett of Mena, and Linda and Darrell Fryar of Mena; three grandchildren, Paisley Pomraning, Everly Pomraning, and Treven English of Mt. Ida, Arkansas; special friend, Gail Langford; several nephews and nieces and a host of other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 10:00 AM at the First Assembly of God Church in Mena with Brother Ron Tilley officiating. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas.
Betty McBryde
Betty McBryde, age 81, of Mena, Arkansas passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021. She was born July 19, 1940, in Itta Bena, Mississippi to Johnnie Hamilton Dunn and Willie Rae Dunn. Betty worked in the medical field as a professional office manager in Mississippi. She also worked
as a professional medical transcriptionist for Mena Home Health for 10 years. Betty was an exceptional baker and loved baking wonderful desserts for everyone. Her chocolate pies were a true favorite. She enjoyed traveling and camping and just spending time with her friends and family. Betty is survived by her sister, Vivian R. Dunn Orr; step-sons, Andrew P. McBryde and wife Allison K. and their children, Ellery R. McBryde and Duncan T. McBryde, Robert McBryde and wife Stephanie S. and their children, James P. McBryde and Henley C. McBryde; grandson, Jonathan Wynne; granddaughter, Samantha Wynne. She is preceded in death by her parents, Johnnie H. and Willie Rae Dunn; husband Andrew P. McBryde; son, Jeffrey B. Wynne; brother, William H. Dunn. The family would like to express their gratitude to Betty’s caregiver, Lisa Bradley of Pencil Bluff, Arkansas. Graveside service will be Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at the Cherry Hill Cemetery in Cherry Hill, Arkansas with Brother Stan House officiating. Interment will follow under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.
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8 News After two successful summer musicals, BIG and Little Women, Ouachita Little Theatre will be taking a short break during the month of September. Due to Covid19 concerns, the monthly Wednesday Night at the Lyric event showcasing free classic films will be postponed in September. Hopefully the community response to the Covid numbers will indicate a safer environment for indoor gatherings for October and the popular “movie night” can return October 13. Toward the end of October, OLT’s “Just
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Fall Announcements from Ouachita Little Theater 4 Fun Players” will present performances of “The 39 Steps.” Part spy mystery and part humorous “whodunit”, this fastpaced show will provide audiences with laughter and suspense. Shows will be at two venues, Mena Mountain Resort and the OLT stage. Details regarding times and dates will be announced shortly. Reserve Saturday evening November 13 or Sunday afternoon, November 14, for a special global event in which OLT will be participating. This event is entitled “All Together Now” and it is a celebration
sponsored by Music Theatre International (MTI) that will be taking place simultaneously with hundreds of theaters all over the world. MTI has granted special permission to schools and local theaters to locally produce and perform an exclusive musical revue featuring songs from their beloved shows without having to pay royalties or other expenses. It is intended to encourage theaters attempting to “come back” from the darkened theaters of the pandemic. Directed by musical veteran Judy Kro-
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Reflections from History and Faith: “The Nation’s Attic”
By Jeff Olson A nation’s history is so much more than just a compilation of facts, names, and events. In America, it is a story of humanity’s challenge, struggle, defeat and victory to learn, institute and preserve liberty under law and successfully reconcile the claims of authority with the claims of freedom. Capturing this magnificent epic and preserving it for future generations has been done through many books and other documents as it has through the collection of artifacts, artwork and other items which reflected America’s historical, cultural, religious and scientific heritage. No organization, no entity has excelled at this achievement more than has the Smithsonian Institution. What was behind the beginnings of such an institution? It originated from a relatively unknown British scientist by the name of James Smithson (17651829). Smithson had been a fellow of the Royal Society of London since he was 22 years old, publishing numerous scientific papers on mineral composition, geology, and chemistry. In 1802, he overturned popular scientific opinion by proving that zinc carbonates were true carbonate minerals. The carbonate “calamine” was re-named smithsonite in honor of Smithson by Francois Sulpice Beudant, British chemist, minerologist, and benefactor of the Smithsonian Institution. When James Smithson died, he left behind a will with a peculiar footnote. In the event that his only nephew died without any heirs, Smithson decreed that the whole of his estate would go to “the United States of America, to found at Washington, under the name of the Smithsonian Institution, an Establishment for the increase and diffusion of knowledge among men.” Smithson’s curious bequest to a country that he had never visited aroused significant attention on both sides of the Atlantic. Since Smithson had never been to America nor corresponded about this with anyone here, American officials were quite surprised and perplexed by
this will. Six years later in 1835 his nephew, Henry James Hungerford, died and without any heirs. On July 1, 1836 Congress accepted Smithson’s gift to the nation and pledged the faith of the United States to this charitable trust. President Andrew Jackson sent diplomat Richard Rush to England to negotiate for transfer of the funds, and two years later Rush set sail for home with 11 boxes containing a total of 104,960 gold sovereigns, 8 shillings, and 7 pence, as well as Smithson’s mineral collection, library, scientific notes, and personal effects. In September 1838, Smithson’s legacy was delivered to the mint at Philadelphia. After the gold was melted down, it amounted to a fortune worth then the equivalent of just over $515,000, or just over 15 million in 2021 dollars. Seven years later Smithson’s bequest became a reality. On December 1, 1845, the U.S. Senate passed “An act organizing the Smithsonian Institution for the increase and diffusion of knowledge among men.” Provisions of the act included a “suitable” building with rooms for the “reception and arrangement” of natural history objects, a library, and an art gallery. Other provisions stated that all objects of art and natural history belonging to the United States should be transferred to and held within the Smithsonian. One hundred seventy-five years ago this month, August 10, 1846, President James K. Polk signed the act into law, officially establishing the Smithsonian Institution. Since then, the Smithsonian Institution has become the world’s largest museum complex and research organization. It is a federally chartered nonprofit corporation of scientific, educational, and cultural interests composed of 19 museums and galleries, 9 research centers, the National Zoological Park, and 168 affiliate museums around the world. Its collection includes over 137 million items. The Smithsonian’s funding comes from several sources.
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For 46 years, the Queen Wilhelmina Rod Run has attracted car enthusiasts from all over the country. Started in 1976, by the late Mark Campbell, owner of Street and Performance, Inc., the event continues to grow in popularity and attendance. Join us as more than 200 hot rods and street rods rumble through downtown Mena and the Queen Wilhelmina State Park. Discover the majesty and panoramic views of the Talimena National Scenic Byway, as you travel along the winding roads of the beautiful Ouachita Mountains, one of the highest mountain ranges between the Appalachians and the Rockies. This three-day event includes a parade, poker run, street dance, three chances to show and shine, and awards in 17 categories. Our Kids Corner offers fun and entertainment for children of all ages, including games of corn hole and a canine agility course. There will also be food and unique vendors at the Mountain Market to satisfy your need for eats, treats, sweets and retail therapy. Join us at the Mark Campbell Memorial Queen Wilhelmina Rod Run for Friday night’s Hot Rod Parade and Show-N-Shine, located on North Mena Street. The Hot Rod Parade begins at 5:30pm on North Mena Street. They’ll make their way
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Mena demands order on the court The Junior Ladycats were firing on all cylinders in the season opener on Monday afternoon. Mena defeated Waldron 25-20 & 25-17 at the Union Bank Center. The girls are back in action on Tuesday when they host Lake Hamilton. Photo courtesy Mena Public Schools
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Hogspore News Another Winslow’s Holler Wedding By Clet Litter from the Ozarks Me and Punkin took in a wedding down in Winslow’s Holler. We witnessed Duncan Winslow’s third cousin, Helen Merkins and Robert (Bucky) Northbucket, Duncan’s second cousin, say the Double-I-Do’s. Robert hails from Mountain View, Arkansas. The new Northbucket’s told us how they met. Helen does most of the talking, so she said, “We met last October at the Mountain View Annual Beanfest and Great Arkansas Championship Outhouse Races. We shared the same table whilst eating beans and cornbread. We both knew before we come to our third helpings that we was in love. This was even after the beans had kicked in. Later that day, we watched the outhouse races and found out that we had a lot in common, like we both finished most of high school and had ourselves jobs. I was a clerk at Smartins Grocery Store in Hogspore and my Boo Buck is a superintendent at the City Sewage Plant in his hometown.” She took a breath and continued. It didn’t look like Bucky had anything to offer. “I’m so proud of my husband. He has a dream that if he works long and hard, someday the only outhouses in Mountain View will be at the town races. Our first meeting was what inspired the theme for this shindig.” Punkin and me shed a few tears lis-
tening to their story. It reminded us of how much we was in love when we got married, and I guess we sorta still are. We might not have been crying for the same reason. Now I can relate to you what the dead man walking party theme was. They hitched up in Duncan’s backyard, halfway between the barn and the house …. in front of the outhouse. When her old pappy walked out of that barn arm in arm with his daughter, she was the prettiest thing that ever come out of that barn since Duncan’s own son’s 2010 blue ribbon prize-winning 4-H sheep project. Helen was wearing her older sister’s never-worn bridal dress since Lilly ran off to join the Navy for six years. The bride sported a beautiful bouquet of corncobs. Her Pappy had himself a face-wide grin, cause the wedding hadn’t cost much, what with the potluck reception dinner. He was grinning even wider when he found out that she was moving to live in her husband’s town. Pappy can buy that bigger bass boat cause Helen will be gone, and if Lilly came back after six years, he would either be dead or wouldn’t care anymore. Morton Trubletoof was trying to quote President George Bush, the second, “You can fool some of the folks all of the time and all of the folks some of the time, but you can’t pick your family.” Contact Clet Litter at bobsimpson1947@yahoo.com .
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Taurus when you seek you shall find. Now is a time of enlightenment. Ask all the questions. Search to find the valid truths. Be emboldened by the divine feminine and embrace that you KNOW Scorpio this is a time of rebirth. Let go more than you know. Connection is key! of judgment and allow yourself to align Connect to your creator and the with your true calling. Absolution is feminine within, men too. yours if you'll allow yourself to let go. Gemini you're the only one that can Sagittarius it’s been a rough chapter for handle your mess. Work in isolation and you. You have been drained and beat up remember you have family that will go by life. I see you. Now it's time to to battle with you when needed. But recover. Take time to feed your spirit. once you do the work, release it. Trust Focus of your spiritual journey. You are yourself to handle it as needed and when in a time of recovery. you're done, WASH YOUR HANDS. Capricorn I know you've had a few set backs and things can look very bleak. Know that the universe honors your struggle and is bringing about the best for you at this very moment. Forgiveness is for you. Forgive yourself and move on. Aquarius there must be integration to find harmony. Balance home and work can be tough but you got the stuff to make it work. Find a flow that works for you. Your life, your rules. Pisces you are feeling confident, successful. As you should! You've put in the hard work and pushed thru the bs the world handed you and healed and thrived anyway. Be proud!
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Hello! My name is Cherry and I am a beautiful housepet! I am good with children. Plan for my birthday in January (01/12/2020). You can't find a better puddycat than me. I came to the shelter pregnant and had my kittens at a foster home. I was a great momma! However, I can be very selective when it comes to other adult cats. I kind of want to be the boss. I am about a year old and weigh in at about 8 pounds. I am housetrained and I am super loving and affectionate. I enjoy being held and cuddled. I love to meet new people too. So, come by and meet me today! All selected Pet of the Week animals come with a special gift package. All animals at the Humane Society of the Ouachitas are current on their vaccinations and spayed/neutered prior to adoption.
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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.
MENA POLICE REPORTS August 15, 2021 A report of domestic battery was taken from a person at Mena Regional Health System. A report of harassment was taken from a walk-in complainant. A report of cruelty to animals was taken at a residence on Lincoln Avenue. August 16, 2021 Bobby May, 33, was charged with Theft of Services at a residence on Locust Street after a complaint from the water department. Bobby May, 33, was served with a warrant at the county jail. Matthew Miller, 36, was served with two warrants at the county jail. August 17, 2021 Jessie Zamora, 38, was served with a warrant and Trevor Johnson, 23, was charged with Possession of Meth and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia after a traffic stop on 1 st Street. August 18, 2021 A report of fraudulent use of a debit card was taken from a walk-in complainant. A report of forgery was taken from a walk-in complainant. A report of theft was taken from a walk-in complainant. August 19, 2021 A report of criminal mischief was taken from a walk-in complainant. A report of possession of drug paraphernalia was taken at the Corner. August 20, 2021 Donavan Hunt, 30, was charged with Fleeing in a Vehicle, Endangering the Welfare of a Minor, Driving on a Sus-
pended License, and Careless or Prohibited Driving after an attempted traffic stop on Mena Street. A report of a dog bite was taken from a person at Chopping Block Steakhouse.
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S LOG August 16, 2021 A deputy responded to a report on Hwy 8 East near Nunley of a complainant being cut off and punched. Deputies responded to a walk-in complaint of harassment. Matthew Austin, 65 of Pryor, Oklahoma was arrested by an officer with the Arkansas State Police on a charge of DWI. Ronald Wagner, 41 of Waldron was arrested on a charge of breaking or entering. Deputies responded to a possible burglary at a business on Hwy 71 north of Mena. August 17, 2021 Deputies responded to a report of a vehicle on fire on Hwy 71 north of Acorn. Deputies responded to a walk-in complaint of harassment. Deputies responded to a walk-in complaint of harassment. Timothy Hutson, 55 of Mena was arrested on a charge or driving on a suspended license. Chad Lowder, 46 of Fort Smith was arrested on a charge of probation violation. Report of a dog bite victim. Owner was advised to quarantine the dog for ten days. August 18, 2021 A report of a domestic disturbance
on Polk 42 near Potter led to the arrest of Kyle Martin, 39 of Mena on a charge of domestic battery. August 19, 2021 No reports were filed. August 20, 2021 Joseph Stubbs, 45 of Mena was arrested on a body attachment and two failure to appear charges. Teresa Davis, 62 of Mena was arrested on a charge of public intoxication. Deputies responded to a report of a physical altercation on Hwy 8 E near Big Fork. Information was forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney for further consideration. August 21, 2021 Deputies responded to a physical domestic on Polk 24 near Cove, leading to the arrest of Michael Jones, 23 of Cove on a charge of domestic battery 3 rd degree. August 22, 2021 Deputies responded to a report of an altercation on Polk 178 near Acorn. Deputies responded to a walk-in complainant of a stolen vehicle. Deputies responded to a verbal altercation on Stone Lane near Acorn. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney for further consideration. Polk County Sheriff ’s Office worked 0 vehicle accidents this week. Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 12 Incarcerated Inmates, with 5 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.
POLK COUNTY ARRAIGNMENTS Jereme L. Baughman, white male, age 44, is accused of one count of possession of a schedule II controlled substance, a Class ‘D’ felony and one count of harassment, a Class ‘A’ misdemeanor, on July 23. Austin Tyler Nickles, white male, age 23, is accused of one count of crim-
Police Reports 17 inal mischief in the 1st degree, a Class ‘B’ felony, on July 23. Michelle D. Bice, white female, age 43, is accused of one count of possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class ‘D’ felony, on July 23. Tina M. Richey, white female, age 34, is accused of two counts of failure to appear, a Class ‘C’ felony, on July 29. Christopher A. Jackson, white male, age 36, is accused of one count of probation violation in which the original offense was domestic battering in the third degree, terroristic threatening, and criminal mischief in the 1st degree, on July 26. Tyler Joseph Cornelius, white male, age 27, is accused of one count of carrying a weapon, a class ‘A’ misdemeanor and one count of aggravated assault, a class ‘D’ felony, on July 23. Carrie Lydell Garza, white female, age 51, is accused of one count of possession of a schedule II controlled substance, a class ‘D’ felony and two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, a class ‘D’ felony, on July 23. Robert Schmidt, white male, age 27, is accused of one count of delivery of methamphetamine or cocaine, a class ‘C’ felony, on July 23. Zachary M. Abner, white male, age 29, is accused of four counts of possession of a firearms by certain persons, a class ‘B’ felony; two counts of possession of a schedule II controlled substance, a class ‘D’ felony; and two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, a class ‘D’ felony, on July 28 and 29. Shelby K. Maddox, white female, age 29, is accused of one count of furnishing, possessing, or using prohibited articles, a class ‘C’ felony, on July 29. Leon Carlton Jordan, white male, age 35, is accused of one count of failure of appear, a class ‘C’ felony, on July 29; and one count of possession of firearms by certain persons, a class ‘B’ felony, on August 2. Isiaha Tylor Sipe, white male, age 24, is accused of one count of possession of drug paraphernalia, a class ‘D’ felony, on August 3.
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Hatfield First Baptist Church “Shepherdʼs Closet” Open Wednesdays, 10 am - Noon. Large selection of good, used clothing & a limited supply of non-perishable food items. Free to anyone in need. We kindly ask that non-vaccinated individuals wear masks. Reynolds Gardner Community Menʼs Breakfast every Tuesday, Mena First United Methodist Church, 8:00 am (full breakfast for small donation). All men from the community are invited to attend. The Mena Art Gallery is hosting its annual Folk & Fiber Show through August 27. The Gallery is open Wed – Sat from 10am - 3pm. Come by and see the show! 607 Mena Street, across from the Ouachita Little Theater. Alcoholics Anonymous meet at 8pm Fridays at the First United Methodist Church, 9th & Port Arthur. Discussion/Book Study For information call 479-243-0297
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continued from page 9 Sixty-two percent of its funding comes from the U.S. Government, with the remaining thirty-eight percent from contributions from private sources (endowments; donations from individuals, corporations and foundations; and memberships) and revenues from the Smithsonian Enterprises operation (magazines, mail-order catalog, product development, entertainment, shops, restaurants and concessions). There were about 22 million visitors at the museums and the National Zoo in 2019. In 2021, the Smithsonian Institution continues its mission of increasing and diffusing knowledge among the people. The enormous assortment of its holdings has earned the Smithsonian the nickname “the nation’s attic.” To this day, the world’s greatest collection of exhibits, artwork, artifacts and scientific specimens is on display for all to see and to remind us of America’s rich history and heritage and of the legacy that we need to carry forward.
August 25, 2021
Around Town
The Cossatot Senior Center in Wickes will be temporarily closed for the entire month of August due to the increase in Covid cases. We will still serve hot meals daily, starting at 11:45am, via drive-thru only. Home Deliveries will continue as normal. The Food Pantry at the Mena Seventh Day Adventist Church is open every first and third Monday of each month, 4pm - 6pm, located at Fair Grounds Road. For more information, call 479-4374018. Narcotics Anonymous meet at 7pm Monday, at 7pm Thursday, at 7pm Friday, and at 6pm Saturday at the old bus barn at the Crossing Church. For information call Erica at 479-216-7249. Walkers & Runners, Women Run Arkansas, 10-week free clinic beginning August 31, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30pm, Mena High School Track. Sign-up@ womenrunarkansas.net, Mena WRA 5k Training Clinic on Facebook, for more info contact: teddi_sullivan@ yahoo.com
Polk County Births Mena Regional Health System AUGUST 13, 2021 TO AUGUST 20, 2021 Itzel Bautista & Jonathan Francisco Torres of DeQueen, Arkansas are the proud parents of a baby boy born Aug. 14th Laura Salas & Antonio Ruiz of DeQueen, Arkansas are the proud parents of a baby boy born Aug. 17th Amanda Collins & Weldon Beaty of Mena, Arkansas are the proud parents of a baby boy born Aug. 17th Justice & Ridge Sachs of Mena, Arkansas are the proud parents of a baby boy born Aug. 19th
Polk County Republican Committee meets the 3rd Monday of each month, 5:30pm in the Polk County Library. The next meeting is August 16. GriefShare continues to meet every Thursday from 10am -noon at First Presbyterian Church Mena for anyone in the community who is grieving the loss of a loved one. Alcoholics Anonymous meet at 3pm Sundays, at 5pm. Tuesdays and at 8pm Saturdays at the old bus barn at the Crossing Church. For information call 479-234-8366 or 479-216-3786
Thursday Night Thunder, Bring out your classic cars, muscle cars, rat rods, etc. Free Event the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of each month, 5 pm-until whenever, weather-permitting at Soloʼs Speed Paint & Marine, Corner of 11th and US Hwy 71. Bring a cooler and a chair. Bringing the car community back together. (631) 276-2482 for more info. Ouachita Little Theaterʼs Little Women
Around Town 19 the Musical will have performances Friday and Saturday at 7:30 PM, Sunday at 2:30 PM. More shows next week, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:30 PM. Advance tickets on sale at the OLT office Thursday and Friday from 2-6pm and Saturday from 10am-2pm. Unfortunately, there will not be any exhibits in the education building at the fair this year. With the spread of the corona virus, volunteers and judges are not comfortable coming to check in exhibits, judge exhibits or hostess in the education building at this time. There will be animal exhibits, some displays in the commercial building and the carnival. Itʼs 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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August 25, 2021
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