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Mena PD Officers Now In New Uniforms Thanks To Arvest The Arvest Foundation has made Mena Police Officers not only more comfortable, but safer through a donation of new uniforms and vests to the department. Theresa Young and Chris Thrailkill of the local Arvest Bank reached out to Mena Police Chief Tommy Stueart regarding new bulletproof vests for the officers. “When we looked at the cost of new vests we decided to go ahead and do the complete uniforms as well”, said Thrailkill. “We want these officers to have everything they need because every day they are putting their lives on the line for us.” Mena Police Chief Stueart is very pleased with the new uniforms. He described the uniforms as “More modern, with proper pants, polo style shirts and outer vests”, which hold the plates making them bulletproof. The new uniforms are much more comfortable for officers who sometimes carry up to 25 pounds of additional equipment. The Chief noted

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Pictured at the Polk County Courthouse, the ofﬁcers of the Mena Police Department, Mayor Seth Smith and Arvest Representatives. Submitted photo.

Burn Ban For Polk County Polk County Judge Brandon Ellison has ordered a burn ban for Polk County. In a release Judge Ellison notes that “a long duration of dry weather, with lack of adequate rainfall or precipitation has created dry and hazardous conditions throughout Polk County. The order goes on to state, “The court ﬁnds that an emergency situation exists in the unincorporated areas of Polk County and the hazard to life

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Governor Hutchinson and U.S. Secretary Perdue Sign Shared-Stewardship Agreement LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson and United States Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Shared Stewardship today during a ceremony at the Arkansas Department of Agriculture. The MOU establishes a framework for the participating agencies to work more closely together to accomplish mutual goals, further common interests, and effectively respond to ecological challenges and natural resource concerns in Arkansas. A key component of the shared-stewardship strategy is to prioritize investment decisions on forest practices to protect communities and create resilient forests and landscapes. “Today more than half of Arkansas’s public and private land is covered in forest, creating a rich ecosystem that supports our

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communities, watersheds, and economy,” said Governor Hutchinson. “I am confident that this agreement with the USDA’s Forest Service and the Natural Resources Conservation Service is an important step to further support, protect, and preserve Arkansas’s most valuable resources.” The state agencies participating in the shared-stewardship strategy are the Arkansas Department of Agriculture and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. The federal participating agencies are the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. The MOU signed today marks the first such agreement in the southern United States and is the first one in the nation to include the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. “This is an important next step in our land-management efforts with the State of Arkansas,” said Secretary Perdue. “Shared Stewardship is about setting cross-bound-

ary priorities together to achieve landscape-scale outcomes. USDA looks forward to working closely with the state to improve health and conditions on both public and private lands.” The USDA Forest Service announced the new strategy of shared stewardship in August 2018 after the release of “Toward Shared Stewardship across Landscapes,” a report that outlines the agency’s plans to work more closely with states to identify landscape-scale priorities for targeted practices in areas with the highest forest health opportunities. Find a copy of the report here. A copy of the MOU can be found here. Today marked Secretary Perdue’s third visit to Arkansas since 2017. In addition to a discussion with agriculture stakeholders and the MOU signing at the Arkansas Department of Agriculture, he also visited with poultry industry leaders and conducted a precision agriculture tour.

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REFLECTIONS FROM FAITH AND HISTORY Immigration Revisited -by Jeff Olson During the past several months and years, we have been hearing and reading quite a lot about the need for immigration reform in our country. The arguments, and the passion which characterize them, are likely familiar to many of us and it has come well past the point that we are ready for the rhetoric to make way for some real and lasting solutions. Those should be the subject of principled and civil discourse, but they are not the subject of this writing. What is though is how this issue can serve as an analogy to what the Church should be concerned about on immigration – immigration of souls into the kingdom of God, that is. While the Bible does not actually employ the word, “immigration”, it certainly does have some application in the life of the Christian and of the Church. By this definition, at least analogously, the church is made up of folks who have come into a new place of residence spiritually in Christ as well as physically within the family of God through the church and eventually into a place He has prepared for us in Heaven (John 14:2-3). We have essentially then immigrated from a place in and of the world to a place in a kingdom which is not of this world; a place where we dwell in the presence of Christ and among His people. As Christian immigrants, we have crossed a border into a life carrying not just countless blessings but also personal responsibility and accountability. No VISA, no green card, and no papers of any kind

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are required. However, what is required is a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. This also carries with it a responsibility for our spiritual and leadership roles in the home, church, and community and accepting the accountability to God which we owe in living out this life in obedience to Him. These are major indicators of authenticity confirming whether or not each of us is truly a citizen of the Kingdom. Are there any among us – members of churches - who are not citizens of God’s kingdom, who are aliens to the Body of Christ? (2 Timothy 3, Matthew 7:23). Does this justify a call for immigration reform within the Church? No, of course not. God doesn’t need any of us to try to solve this issue, and He doesn’t need any of our ill-conceived brilliance to come up with a new program to re-invent or re-package what he has already instructed us to do. The folly of making all new laws to replace old ones which are not obeyed or enforced is one that our government may choose, but not one that God will accept or adopt. Reform was never in Jesus’ vocabulary, because He knew that a mere re-working of the old material, our old nature, would at best be a patch job, a quick fix. What Christ was interested in was creating new material, a regenerated new nature, a permanent change from the inside out (2 Corinthians 5:17). As people migrate into the church, it is God’s design that their citizenship originate from the new birth into the Kingdom. Much

too often folks will immigrate to and join the church having by-passed this regeneration and thus are late to (or never do) assimilate into the Body of Christ as vital functioning members. This produces a disconnect which will remain a source of frustration and discontent for these folks as they strive to serve as a body member with no connection, no power, and no relationship with the Head (Christ). Reformation cannot and will not substitute for regeneration. Reformation may close the gap, it may extend their reach, but it will bring them close enough to realize just how far it is they still have to go to cross that real border into God’s Kingdom. The only reform needed is a greater commitment and urgency on the part of the Church to share the Gospel with a lost and dying world which will not only change lives but transform our culture. We must also remember that Christ mandated the Church to make disciples, not converts (that's His

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job), during our time in this world (Matthew 28:19) so we do have a place in ensuring that new citizens in God’s kingdom are mentored and prepared to fulfill their role. In the end, it boils down to a decision that each of us will sooner or later have to make, if we haven’t already. The immigration process is simple and straightforward, but nevertheless narrow (Matthew 7:14) and specific (John 14:6). Christ is at the border, seeking lost souls and awaiting with open arms, hoping that He will see more and more of us migrating from eternal death into eternal life. His sacrifice on the Cross and His Resurrection on the third day created the entry point for you and me so that those who respond positively to Christ's invitation of salvation can cross over into a new life into a new dwelling place with Him where deportations do not exist and citizenship has no revocation.

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Police Reports... 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 Arraignment Report STATE OF ARKANSAS vs. ZACHARY A. LUNSFORD White Male / DOB: 08/18/1987 Date of Offense: September 6, 2019 COUNT I: POSSESSION OF A SCHEDULE II CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, the said defendant, unlawfully possessed METHAMPHETAMINE, a Schedule II controlled substance, in an amount of less than two grams (2g), constituting a Class D Felony. COUNT II: POSSESSION OF A SCHEDULE IV OR SCHEDULE V CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE WITH THE PURPOSE TO DELIVER, said Defendant unlawfully possessed, ALPRAZOLAM, a Schedule IV or Schedule V controlled substance with the purpose to deliver the Schedule IV or Schedule V controlled substance in an aggregate weight, including an adulterant or diluent of less than two hundred grams (200g), constituting a Class D Felony. COUNT III: POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, the above named Defendant did unlawfully possess a Schedule VI controlled substance, namely Marijuana with an aggregate weight including an adulterant or diluent, of less than four ounces (4 oz.), constituting a Class A Misdemeanor. COUNT IV: FLEEING ON FOOT, the defendant, knowing that his immediate arrest or detention was being attempted by a duly authorized law enforcement officer, did flee by means of any vehicle or conveyance, constituting a Class A Misdemeanor. STATE OF ARKANSAS vs. NORA WALLACE TAYLOR White Female / DOB: 05/17/1980 Date of Offense: May 3, 2019 COUNT I:: POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, in that on or about May 3, 2019, did use or possess with the purpose to use drug paraphernalia to, store,, contain, or conceal a controlled substance THAT IS METHAMPHETAMINE or cocaine,, conduct constituting a Class D Felony. STATE OF ARKANSAS vs. THOMAS

WAYNE DUNCAN White Male / DOB: 06/13/1989 Date of Offense: September 6, 2019 COUNT I:: POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE WITH THE PURPOSE TO DELIVER, the said Defendant, unlawfully possessed methamphetamine with the purpose to deliver in an aggregate weight of two grams (28) or more but less than ten grams (10g) of methamphetamine or cocaine, including an adulterant or diluent, constituting a Class B Felony. COUNT II: POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, on or about September 6, 2019 did use or possess with the purpose to use drug paraphernalia to, store, contain, or conceal a controlled substance THAT IS METHAMPHETAMINE or cocaine, conduct constituting a Class “D” Felony. **NOTICE** The State of Arkansas hereby notifies the defendant that it intends to pursue enhanced penalties pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. § 5-4-501 due to the fact that he has been convicted of more than one (1) felony but fewer than four (4) felonies STATE OF ARKANSAS vs. CANDI M. BROWN White Female / DOB: 10/12/1982 Date of Offense: June 24, 2019 COUNT I: POSSESSION OF A SCHEDULE VI CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE WITH THE PURPOSE TO DELIVER, MARIJUANA, the said Defendant, unlawfully possessed marijuana with the purpose to deliver more than fourteen grams (14g) but less than four ounces (4 oz.) by aggregate weight, including an adulterant or diluent, of a Schedule VI controlled substance, , constituting a Class “D” Felony. **NOTICE** The State of Arkansas hereby notifies the defendant that it intends to pursue enhanced penalties pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. § 5-4-501 due to the fact that she has been convicted of four (4) or more felonies.

Polk County Sheriff’s Report September 9, 2019 Arrested was Sandy M. Sharp, 40, of

Mena, on a Warrant for Probation Violation. Arrested by a trooper with the Arkansas State Police was Dana D. Egger, 43, of Mena, on a Montgomery County Warrant. Arrested was Candi M. Brown, 36, of Mena, on a Warrant for Possession of a Schedule VI Controlled Substance with Purpose to Deliver. September 10, 2019 Report of a structure fire on Polk 91 near Hatfield. Deputy responded. Investigation continues into the origin of the fire. Report from complainant on Burls Hill Lane near Cove of an attempted scam via social media. Report from complainant on Morgan Lane near Mena of the theft of two trailers, valued at $1,750.00. The trailers were later recovered and returned to the owners. September 11, 2019 Report of a domestic disturbance on Polk 73 near Ink led to the arrest of Shawn A. Holliday, 32, of Mena, on Charges of DWI and Refusal to Submit. Additional information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. Report of a vehicle in the ditch near Lake Wilhelmina led to the arrest of Andrew Blackwell, 25, of Mena, on Charges of DWI and Refusal to Submit. Additional information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. Arrested was Matthew B. Parnell, 26, of Cove, on two Warrants for Failure to Comply with a Court Order. September 12, 2019 Report of an abandoned wrecked vehicle on Polk 95 near Rocky led to Citations for Reckless Driving and No Proof of Insurance being issued to Caleb Fairless, 23, of Mena. September 13, 2019 Report of a rolling domestic disturbance led to the arrest of Allen Timothy Starr, 46, of Mena, on a Charge of Disorderly Conduct. Report of an unattended death on Highway 246 West near Hatfield. Deputies responded. Arrested was David R. Burris, 51, of Eagletown, OK, on Charges of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of a Schedule I/II Controlled Substance. Arrested by a trooper with the Arkansas State Police was Seth Singleton, 29, of Mena, on a Body Attachment Warrant. September 14, 2019 Report from a Mena man of an animal that had been left unattended. Report from complainant on Polk 18 near Cove of the break-in and theft of a cell phone. Investigation continues. September 15, 2019 Report of a domestic disturbance on Highway 375 East near Mena led to the arrest of Allen R. Henry, 30, of Mena, on a Charge of

Domestic Battery 3rd Degree. Report of a car on fire on Highway 246 West near Hatfield. Deputy responded. Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked one vehicle accident this week. Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 25 Incarcerated Inmates , with 8 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.

Mena Police Department Report September 8, 2019 • A Mena woman reported that someone had vandalized her vehicle. Case is pending. September 9 and 10, 2019 • Officers responded to a local residence regarding a man who was trespassing on her property. No charges were filed. • Report was made of a stolen trailer. It was later located and returned to the owner. September 11, 2019 • Aaron Ollar, 31, of Mena was served an outstanding warrant. • Tony Pike, 40, of Mena was arrested on three outstanding warrants for failure to pay fines and court costs. Two were from Mena Police Department and one from Polk County Sheriff. • Jamie Odom, 21, of Mena was arrested on a warrant from the probation/ parole office. September 12, 2019 • Officers responded to a local fast food restaurant regarding several checks on an unknown account. Case is pending further investigation and location and interview suspect. • Curtis Parnell, 39, of Mena was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. He was also served an outstanding warrant from Polk County. • Stacie Shores, 29, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding warrant. September 13, 2019 • Officers responded to a call at a local restaurant regarding a trespasser. The case has been forwarded to the prosecuting attorney for possible issuance of a warrant. September 14, 2019 • Crystal Davis, 35, of Mena was served with four outstanding warrants. Three were from Mena Police and one from Polk County Sheriff. The arrest followed a traffic stop. News at WWW.MYPULSENEWS.COM

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Polk County Murder Case Used as Example For Need To Resume Death Penalty Justice Served: Resuming Death Penalty Is Right Thing... Op-Ed By Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge and Senator Tom Cotton LITTLE ROCK - This summer, President Trump and Attorney General Bill Barr resumed the federal death penalty for five brutal murderers, including a white supremacist who murdered a family of three right here in Arkansas. The federal death penalty has been in a de facto moratorium since 2003. Attorney General Barr's announcement will end this misguided moratorium and align the federal capital-crimes process more closely with the policy of our state and many others. Though we understand some Arkansans have principled objections to the death penalty, we believe the ultimate punishment is warranted for the most heinous murderers. Capital punishment can help bring closure for victims' families, deter other would-be murderers, and express the moral outrage of our society for the most atrocious crimes. Consider the case of Daniel Lewis Lee, one of the five convicted murderers whose execution will now proceed. Lee belonged to a white-supremacist group called the Aryan People's Revolution. According to court filings, "the group believed that whites were the chosen race, [and] that Jews were the devil's children and should die." After a crime spree, Lee and a companion robbed the home of William Mueller in northern Pope County. It was early January 1996, just a few weeks after Christmas. When Mueller returned home with his young wife and their 8-year-old daughter, Lee and his companion overpowered them. But it wasn't enough to take their loot and leave.

They duct-taped the family's hands and tortured them, repeatedly shocking them with stun guns until they passed out. Then they duct-taped their heads in plastic garbage bags, suffocating them to death. After murdering the Mueller family in cold blood, they tied rocks to their corpses and dumped them in a bayou. Lee later joked that he had put the Muellers "on a liquid diet." For such a barbaric crime, simple justice demands that Daniel Lewis Lee and murderers like him face the ultimate punishment, which truly ﬁts the crime. Further, the death penalty in this case warns criminals to stop short of murder, lest they face execution. The death penalty also ends a horriﬁc and prolonged period of pain and justice delayed for a victim's loved ones--in a case where Lee doesn't even deny his guilt. In 1999, 12-year-old Andi Brewer--a beautiful and joyful young girl--was raped and murdered by Karl Roberts of Polk County. Roberts confessed to the crime. Even his attorneys don't claim that he's innocent. Yet 20 years later, Andi's family is still waiting for justice. Her mother, state Rep. Rebecca Petty, was shocked to learn that Roberts was even selling prison art from death row while his case dragged on. Resuming federal executions will relieve at least a few families of the pain that Representative Petty has endured for years. A decent society must respond decisively to crime in order to preserve law and order. For the most severe crimes, where innocent life has been stolen, even life in prison can be an inadequate punishment. As we know from too many cases, prisoners can escape (or get parole), murder prison guards, or enjoy from behind bars some of life's pleasures that their innocent victims

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will never enjoy again. The decision to reinstate the federal death penalty will ensure that justice is served in ﬁve terrible, bloody cases. It will reassure law-abiding citizens that our government has the will to protect them from

violence. And it will remind criminals that justice may be delayed, even for years, but it cannot be avoided. That's why we welcome the decision by the president and Attorney General Barr.

Tax-Deliquent Property Auction Raises Money For Polk County LITTLE ROCK – The recent auction of tax-delinquent properties in Polk County raised over $15,000, the Commissioner of State Lands announced. The auction drew 17 bidders, who purchased 11 of the 14 available parcels for a total of $15,012.21 for county and state government. The Land Commissioner’s office holds one auction in each county each year to return tax-delinquent land to active status. “Most property certified to our office does not go to auction,” Commissioner Tommy Land said. “The vast majority of owners redeem their property by paying the delinquent taxes. Of course we always prefer that property be redeemed, but it is vital that the parcels return to the county’s ac-

tive tax rolls.” Delinquent owners have 10 business days after the auction date to redeem the property, before the COSL office issues a Limited Warranty Deed to the buyer. The COSL office forwards taxes and interest to the county, whether that money is collected through redemption or sale. “Last year, this office sent more than $16 million to school districts and county governments,” Land said. “Of that, $69,161.71 went to Polk County, helping fund everything from roads to schools.” Property that did not sell at auction will be available after 30 days and can be reviewed through the Post-Auction Sales List at www.cosl.org

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CANNON Debra K. Cannon age 62 of Mena, Arkansas passed away Monday, September 9, 2019 in Mena. Debra was born on January 13, 1957 in Dumas, Arkansas to the late Ottis Levi Ouzts, Jr. and JoAnn Wood Ouzts. She was married to Darrin Cannon. Debra was a dedicated and loving caregiver and homemaker. She loved to be outdoors enjoying nature, hiking and floating the river. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, niece and friend to all who knew her. She is survived by her, husband, Darrin Ray Cannon of Cherry Hill, Arkansas; sons: Jack Ray Cannon of Cherry Hill, Arkansas and Darrin Dwayne Cannon of Cherry Hill, Arkansas; grandchild, Layton Cannon of Mena, Arkansas; mother: Jo Ann Ouzts of Gould, Arkansas; sister, Tammy Lynn Owen of Eagle River, Alaska; nieces: Kristian Owen and Courtney Owen; aunt, Dotty Fox of Hot Springs, Arkansas; uncle, LeRoy Wood of Jacksonville, Arkansas; and numerous friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Ottis Levi Ouzts and a son, Jessie Landon Yarbo. Graveside was Friday, September 13, 2019, 1:00 p.m. at Rock Springs Cemetery in Acorn with Brother Lynn Giles officiating under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Visitation was General. Online obituary at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com

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Addie Doice Kuykendall Hedge was born February 15, 1925, in Wickes, Arkansas, to Permelia Adeline Seigler Kuykendall and John Frank Kuykendall. She married William Thomas Hedge on February 1, 1943, shortly before he was to go to Europe as a member of the Army Air Force. She always said he was the love of her life, and they were married for sixty-seven years. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, and two sons, William Robert Hedge and James Dennis Hedge. Her surviving children are Sharon Nettles of Wickes; Marilyn Blair of Wickes; John Larry Hedge and wife, Paige of Wickes; Patricia Jean Goethals and husband, David of Bonney Lake, Washington; Karen Robbins and husband Mark of Mena; and daughters-inlaw Deborah Hedge of Wickes and Marsha Ann Hedge of Lincoln. Addie had fifteen grandchildren, twenty-eight great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. She was a woman of faith who read her Bible every day. She was a devoted wife and a dedicated mother who loved cooking for her family and friends, and enjoyed raising a large garden and tending her flowers. An accomplished painter and watercolorist, and she taught private art lessons for a number of years. Addie also served her community. She and her husband donated countless hours to the Wickes-Daniel Cemetery, which she served as secretary for thirty years. Graveside services will be held at Wickes-Daniel Cemetery, Wickes, Arkansas, on September 13 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Wickes Daniel Cemetery, P.O. Box 123, Wickes, Arkansas 71973. Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com

James W. “Jake” Ralls, 90, of Mena is now fishing in his Creator’s private pond by personal invitation. Jake was born on September 23, 1928 to Oscar J. and Estelle Golden Ralls in Athens, Arkansas. Jake enlisted in the United States Army and served during the Korean War and spent most of his tour of duty in Japan. He married in 1958 to Myrna Loy Jones and worked as a carpenter in the Mena area for J.W. Crawford Construction Company. He was an over 50-year member of the Buffalo Gap #484 Masonic Lodge and a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Mena Lodge 781. Jake took great delight in spending time with his family, all of whom he loved very much. He excelled at gardening, small engine repair, fishing, playing snooker, and really enjoyed hunting. Jake was of the Church of Christ faith. He is preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, Myrna Ralls; and one sister, Odessa Risner. Jake is survived by one son, Stacey James Ralls of Guy, Arkansas; one daughter, Fina Carole Ralls of Mena; one granddaughter, Megan Marie Ralls of Guy, Arkansas; three nephews, two nieces, and a host of extended family and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the National Elks Foundation at www.elks.org. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2019, at 1:00 P.M. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena, Arkansas followed by a brief graveside service at Athens Cemetery in Athens, Arkansas. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, from 6-8:00 P.M. at Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena. Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com

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I’ve already had a few cases of these brought in to the ofﬁce, so I thought I would tell the tale of the twig girdler. Let me start….About this time every year, homeowners report that their pecans, hickory, and other hardwood trees are losing branches, sometimes several every day. Is it a squirrel? Is it an overzealous gardener with pruning shears? NO. It’s the handy work of the twig girdler (Oncideres cingulata). Pecan, hickories, and persimmon are the preferred hosts but other hardwoods, including oak and honeylocust, may be attacked. In late summer and early fall, after mating occurs, female twig girdlers select a small twig with about a 3/8 of an inch in diameter and covered with just a thin layer of bark. The female beetle chews around the entire outside of the twig until the twig is almost separated from the tree. This causes part of the twig to die and this process is called girdling. The female beetle then gnaws a V-shaped small notch in the dead or dying part of the twig and lays her eggs in the notch. The twig usually falls to the ground. When the eggs hatch, the emerging larvae continue to live in the twig, feeding on the dead wood of the twig. The larvae grow and eventually construct a mass of frass in which they pupate. After they pupate, the larvae have changed into adult beetles and they chew their way out of their twig. Adult beetles ﬂy away to new host trees. Initially, the foliage at the ends of the twigs turn brown prematurely and the damage can be scattered throughout the crown of the tree. Shortly afterwards, especially after a windy day, the twigs fall to the ground. The dropped twigs look like they’ve been neatly cut from the tree with a pruning shear. The injury will have slightly rounded edges and will feel a little rough from the beetles chewing on it. Trees damaged by the twig girdler will usually recover. Older, larger trees might have smaller twigs damaged resulting in minimal damage to the crown. However, in young trees damage can be severe from the resulting deformed stems and reduced vigor. No control is recommended although gathering and destroying the damaged twigs will help reduce future infestations. For more information contact the

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Molly Lindsey Named Executive Director of Arkansas ACTE

Molly Lindsey named Executive Director of Arkansas ACTE. Arkansas Association for Career and Technical Education is dedicated to providing leadership opportunities, CTE updates and best practices, professional development, networking, and award recognition to outstanding members. Molly Lindsey is a National Board Certified Teacher who has taught Business Education for 32 years at Mena High school after earning her BSE from Henderson State University. After only a few years of teaching, she was tasked by her area educational cooperative with bringing local teachers into the world of educational technology and continued teaching professional development there for over 20 years. In 2017, Molly taught Louisiana teachers how to prepare students for and administer the Adobe Certified Associate exams for the Louisiana Department of Education when they began requiring all

students to earn a certification in order to graduate. Over the years, Molly has taught adjunct classes at her local community col-

proud to be able to contribute to the advancement of career and technical education in Arkansas. Molly and her husband of 30 years (Randy) have two daughters, two sonsin-law, and two precious grandchildren, Brentley and Sutton. She enjoys reading in her free time, as well as crocheting, cross-stitching, and quilting, but her favorite pastime is being with her family.

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Blood Drive And Flu Shots Scheduled for MHS

October 1st a blood drive is open to all MHS students and staff. It will be in the Bearcat room in the gym. All 16yr olds must have a Parent signature and weigh at least 110lbs. 18 yrs old and older must weigh 125lbs. Signup sheets and forms are available in the school Nurse office. All donors must have a picture ID the day of blood drive. International Exchange Students or anyone who has lived out of country for more than 5 years are not eligible to give blood. On October 8th flu shots are available for Mena High School students, staff and staff's spouses. This service is offered free of charge. All students must have a signed FERPA and ADH flu shot

lege and professional development at her school district. For six years, she administered and coordinated the Perkins program for Mena Public Schools. In her years of advising FBLA, Molly has had numerous district and state officers and enjoyed many FBLA national trips in addition to the district and state conferences. She has always been a proponent of career and technical education and is

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Pilate asked the question “what is truth?” And now a lost world is asking “is there truth?” We have moved significantly from one question to the next, and the question itself tells us a lot about ourselves. Theories abound. And as long as we continue to ask the question there is hope for us, that is, if we truly want the real answer. Sometimes, it seems, we have our minds made up and the only “truth” that we can accept is that which affirms our theories. Get hold of this: real Truth can stand any real test! Real Truth will stand when real honesty prevails. Sometimes it seems that we Christians are just a bit slow to say, out loud, what we believe to be the Truth about ourselves and about God and about Jesus and about death and about eternal life and… If we are hesitant to say “I believe in Jesus Christ” then why? Is it because we are not as certain as we would like to be? If we have lost the Truth about the fundamental issues of life, what is left? Honest evaluation is required of us. Do we believe? What do we believe? Fact: when faith is real it changes us. Fact: when faith is real it will change us in the direction of that which we truly believe. Fact: when our faith is placed in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior our lives will become more and more like His. “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things have become new” (II Cor. 5: 17). Here it is! Right out on the table for all to see! Here it is, to believe or not to believe! “… In Christ…New Creature!” God requires honesty and He knows, always, if our profession is real or if it is mere pretension. “Walk the aisle and be saved!” Really? If it is real it will change a life. If the life does not change then our “profession” has not been what it must be. When we disregard the Lordship of Jesus Christ we have disregarded the whole thing. We must not call ourselves “Christians” if we have not yielded to Him as both, Lord and Savior. In the very first sermon of the Church, Peter speaking to mostly Jews, said this, “Therefore, let all the house of Israel know FOR CERTAIN that God has made Him both, Lord and Christ, this Jesus Whom you have crucified” (Acts 2: 36). But “I am not a Jew.” Read the Book. Over and over the Lordship of Jesus Christ is emphasized, such as in Philippians 2: 11 “And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father.” Not Jews only. Jesus is Lord. Jesus is Lord? Theory or fact? The word that is used in the Originals and is translated by the English word “lord” is “kurios.” “Kurios” is a word that speaks of someone who is owner of something with no “strings” attached. “Kurios” speaks of the farmer who owns the land with no lien attached. We do not come to Jesus Christ with conditions; we come in surrender or we do not come at all. And we must remember that He is the One Way, the Only Way, into the family of God. We do not go to Heaven on the basis of our lives no matter how good they may be; we go to Heaven on the basis of the perfection of Jesus Christ in His life and in His sacrifice. When Truth is lost, what then? We “join the church.” No real surrender. No confession. No real repentance. No real faith. Just a sense of “I ought to do this.” Not enough! MY NAME IS GENE STACKS AND I APPROVE OF THIS MESSAGE. PROIVED AND PAID BY G.STACKS

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-Uniforms, continued from pg. 1 ed that having a more comfortable uniform helps make carrying some of that weight more manageable. Mena Mayor Seth Smith was on hand when the new uniforms were displayed Friday. He thanked The Arvest Foundation for their generosity in helping support the Mena Police Department. According to

their website, “The primary purpose of the Arvest Foundation is to support local organizations doing outstanding work to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.” The new uniforms are worn by all 13 full time officers of The Mena Police Department.

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Mena Elks Lodge BBQ Cookoff Raises Funds For Holiday Meals For Those in Need

Saturday afternoon people gathered under the shade trees at the Mena Elks Lodge for a BBQ cook off. Teams took part competing in categories such as, showmanship, best side dishes, best BBQ chicken, pork ribs, pulled pork, and overall champion. The overall winners were the Junkyard Dogs BBQ Team. After the winners for all categories was announced patrons bought plates of BBQ. Proceeds of the cook off will go to feeding nearly 500 kids this Christmas, an Elks tradition that helps feed Polk County families in need during the holiday season. The Elks would like to thank everyone who participated and came out to support this worthy cause.

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Bucks Finish Fourth In Bob Gravett Invitational XC Meet At OBU UA - Rich Mountain finished fourth in the 2019 Bob Gavett Invitational XC meet on the campus of Ouachita Baptist University by outpacing Central Baptist and University of Arkansas at Monticello. Jordan Foster paced the Bucks by finishing 17th with a time of 28:12.1. Foster earned 17 oints for UA - Rich Mountain. Asael Sanchez and Robert McIntyre crossed the finish line seconds apart with times of 29:53.6 and 29:59.5, respectively. Sanchez earned 22 points and McIntyre earned 23 for the Bucks. Carl Hughs finished the race in 31:18.3 and earned 24 points. Ethan Sanders, Clint Buck and Michael Tenorio crossed the line with times of 31:25.8, 31:55.0, and 31:58.7. The trio earned 25,26, and 27 points for the Buck. Juan Rojas and Osman Flores finished nine-seconds apart to place 40th and 41st. Tarleton State won the meet with a score of 15, followed by Southern Arkansas University with a score of 51 and Harding University with a score of 57.

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The Bucks finished in fourth with a score of 111. Central Baptist earned a score of 162 and the University of Arkansas-Monticello

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Farm House Invests In Family and Community Health For 35 Years

For over 35 years the Ole Farm House has served Mena and the surrounding communities by providing herbs, supplements, and health food options. Having been through three previous owners, the Farm House has once again changed ownership–and location! In early August, the Farm House was purchased by Mena Mission Ministries for HEALTH, a non-profit health and wellness education retreat center. Soon afterward, the Farm House was relocated to 819 Mena Street in downtown Mena. Kevin and Christine Byrne currently operate the Farm House on behalf of Mena Mission Ministries. The products, health food, and bulk items sold at the store are being expanded each week. In addition, a kitchen area is being installed at the new location to allow for cooking classes, and recipe demonstrations and sampling. That’s not all, though! Health and wellness education are very important initiatives for the Farm House. The new location will include four consulting rooms. Community members will be able to make appointments to meet with one of the consultants and professionals collaborating with the Farm House. One consulting room will be designated for massage therapy and Bowen manipulative therapy. Other consultants and professionals will include a nutritionist, dietician, herbalist, chiropractor, and naturopath. As a community, let’s welcome the new Farm House and make the most of what is being brought to us! Be sure to stop in, meet the Byrnes, and find out more!

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Mena Bearcats Improve to 3 - 0 Against Hot Springs Trojans On a hot balmy night in Hot Springs the Mena Bearcats won a hard fought game where defense shined. Mena beat the Hot Springs Trojans improving their record to an unbeaten 3-0 with Zane Stephens taking over at quarterback for the injured Max Montgomery. Hot Springs was ﬁrst on the board with a touchdown when Trojans quarterback Isaac Shelor hit Malik Brewer for a 36-yard pass with just over four minutes remaining in the opening quarter. Hot Springs failed to make the extra point and the ﬁrst quarter ended with the Bearcats trailing by 6. As both defenses dominated, the Bearcats offense broke free scoring a touchdown with seconds remaining before the

half on a 24 yard Zane Stephens pass to Gaven Hooper. The extra point was good and Mena went into the half ahead 7-6. After the half it was more of the same with strong defensive showings by both sides with Mena getting the last score of the game in the 3rd quarter on an Evan Graves ﬁeld goal to take the score to 10-6 and win for Mena over the 5A Hot Springs Trojans. The Bearcats have this week off before taking on the Ozark Hillbillies in conference play at 7pm in Bob Carver Bearcats Stadium on September 27th. Tune in to Classic Hits 105.3 with Phillip Wilson and Todd Aynes for live coverage of the game.

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Blue Ribbon Campaign Promotes Prostate Cancer Awareness in Arkansas Little Rock, Ark – For the 6th year in a row, the Arkansas Prostate Cancer Foundation (APCF) is sponsoring the Blue Ribbon Campaign. Over 200 high school football teams from across the state will feature blue ribbon decals on the back of their helmets to raise awareness of the disease. The Campaign, which has been approved by the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA), hopes to raise awareness of the second leading cause of cancer related deaths in men in the state of Arkansas. “When you see the blue ribbon decals on the helmet remember September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month” said Bill Johnson, Director of Development and Media Relations with the Foundation. On August 6th, Governor Asa Hutchinson officially declared September to be Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in Arkansas. This Tradition was started by Governor Mike Beebe as early as 2012. By using the platform of high school and college football, the Foundation is

reaching out to men and their families all across the State of Arkansas in both rural and urban communities, Johnson stated. Thanks to funding from the Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable Trust, the Foundation will sponsor the Scoreboard Show with host Rex Nelson on 40 radio stations around the state. Also, in conjunction with the Campaign, the Foundation is sponsoring or promoting over 20 prostate screens, awareness, and educational events around the State. Those dates and locations can be found on the Foundations website www. arprostatecancer.org According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 2,680 men in Arkansas will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year and 280 men will die from the disease. 1 in 7 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime – and it is predicted to be the leading cause of new cancer diagnosis in the state of Arkansas in the coming year. APCF Executive Director Chris Collier said “Men need to be educated about their risk and options regarding

Fire Suppression Kit Grant Applications LITTLE ROCK, AR – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division is now accepting applications for the Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant for Wildfire Suppression Kits until October 4, 2019. More than 80 Wildfire Suppression Kits will be awarded this year across the state to rural volunteer fire departments. More than 300 kits have been distributed since 2014. Volunteer Fire Departments are the Forestry Division’s primary partner in wildfire response and suppression. The kits will provide volunteer fire departments the specialized equipment needed for safe suppression, including up to ten wildfire-resistant coveralls, ten pairs of wildland gloves, two backpack leaf blowers, two collapsible

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screening and treatment. Men who have a father, brother or close male relative diagnosed with prostate cancer have a higher risk of diagnosis themselves. Also African-American men are in a high-risk pop-

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Mena Man Charged With Negligent Homicide Mena resident, 21 year old Chance Austen Manasco, was charged Tuesday with two felony counts in a Nashville, Arkansas courtroom. The charges stem from a motor vehicle accident that occurred in Howard County in February of this year. Manasco is charged with Negligent Homicide and First Degree Battery. Arkansas State Police report Manasco was driving a Chevrolet Traverse on Highway 84 outside of Umpire, where he lost control of the vehicle. 19 year old Rachel Norman of Wickes, a passenger in the Traverse, died at the scene from her injuries. Manasco and three minors in the vehicle were injured. Further in their report, Arkansas State troopers said they detected the smell of alcohol from Manasco. During testing the state crime lab found that Manasco had a blood alcohol level above the legal limit for operating a motor vehicle. In their in-

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The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is releasing the following information pursuant to Act 1353 of 1999, the Sex and Child Offender Registration and the Community Notification Guideline promulgated by the Commission on Abuse, which authorized law enforcement agencies to inform the public of a sex offender’s location. The release of such information is only to enhance public safety and protection. The individual who appears on this notification has been convicted of an offense that requires registration with the Arkansas Crime Information Center. Douglas Ray Gross is a level 4 sex offender. He was found guilty of Guilty o fIndecent Exposure. Furthermore, Gross’ previous criminal history places him in a classification level that reflects the potential to re-offend. Gross has informed the Polk County Sheriff’s Ofice that he will be living at 228 Polk Road 302 in Mena. Gross is 5’9”, 160 pounds with red hair and brown eyes. Gross is not wanted by law enforcement at this time. This notification is not intended to encrease fear, but rather, it is the belief of law enforcement agencies that an informed public is a safer public. Citizen abuse of this information to threaten, intimidate or harass registered sex offender will not be tolerated. Further, such abuse could potentially end law enforcement’s ability to do community notifi-

cation. Law enforcement officials believe the only person who wins if the commuiity notification ends, is the sex offender since sex offenders derive thier power through secrecy. For more information, contact Polk County Sheriff Scott Sawyer at the Polk County Sheriff’s Office at 479-394-2511.

Douglas Ray Gross is a level 4 sex offender. Gross resides at 228 Polk Road 302, Mena.

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University of Arkansas Rich Mountain Sees Enrollment Growth [September 13, 2019 | MENA, Ark.] UA Rich Mountain Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Chad Fielding released the final enrollment numbers for Fall 2019 and as was anticipated, enrollment is up. The largest jump is in first-time entering freshman, 56.7%. “I believe what we are experiencing is the direct result of the announcements we have been making over the last few months with our expanding athletics program and the ground-breaking of new on-campus housing. That was always the goal behind the strategic planning. The added bonus for us was Dr. Steinmetz’s announcement during our graduation ceremonies in May.” Fielding was referring to the Arkansas Transfer Achievement Scholarship announced by UA Fayetteville’s Chancellor Dr. Joe Steinmetz that allows UA Rich Mountain Associate of Arts degree graduates to transfer to the flagship campus on the hill but continue to pay UA Rich Mountain tuition rates. Full-time enrollment is up 16.31% and retention rates are at a 5-year high of 65% for degree seeking students. Fielding cred-

ited his staff and the advisors who have been extremely pro-active in this area. While he’s proud of these numbers, they will continue to strive to improve. Another area of growth is Student Semester Credit Hours (SSCH) which increased 12%. This number is particularly important in regards to the way colleges are funded by the state of Arkansas. In year’s past, colleges were funded strictly on head-count. Today’s complex formula is designed to measure the college’s overall performance in getting students graduated within a certain time-frame, among other criterion. Chancellor Dr. Phillip Wilson said everyone is beginning to see a shift in the perception of the college by local juniors and seniors. Kim Bass, mother of a local Mena High School senior, said after he attended Senior Day this week, Brendon has re-evaluated his options. Bass said her son had always planned to attend a four-year university to pursue a degree in Forestry but after learning he could save $30,000 by staying home his first two years and then transferring, he thought it was a ‘no-brainer’

to start as a Buck. “We’re hopeful that students are beginning to recognize that we can offer the ‘full collegiate’ experience that many are looking forward to at this stage in their lives. We have impeccable faculty and staff who are committed to our students’ success… and on a very personal level. And, if we can save them an average of $15,000 per year as opposed to the average cost of a fouryear university, it’s a win-win for everyone. This is what community colleges do and I believe no one does it better than UA Rich Mountain,” said Chancellor Wilson. “What

we are seeing this Fall 2019, I believe, is only a small taste of what we will be seeing this same time next year. We will have added two additional sports [baseball and softball] and on-campus housing will be open. More and more students, locally and beyond, are recognizing the full experience of UA Rich Mountain. You can comb the Bucks Athletics Facebook page and see post after post by parents and student-athletes that are blown away by the caliber of our facilities, the friendliness of our staff, and the beauty of our part of the Ouachitas. This is only the beginning.”

News From Cossatot River High School Cossatot River High School would like to let parents know that Flu Shots are scheduled for the morning of October 16th. Forms must be filled out before the shot is given. Forms can be picked up in the office and are due by September 24th.

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Do you love Autumn? Well, consider adding Pumpkin to your house! Pumpkin is an orange-colored tabby. His next birthday is in February ( BD 02/04/19 ) and Pumpkin would love cat toys. Pumpkin is loving, sociable and easy-going in style. He likes other cats too if you have siblings for him. Pumpkin wants to pose in your next family portrait! ALL ANIMALS AT HSO ARE SPAYED/NEUTERED AND ARE CURRENT ON THEIR VACCINATIONS PRIOR TO ADOPTION. OFFICE PHONE NUMBER: (479) 394-5682 • WEB SITE: www.hsomena.org • HSO is a 501(c)(3) organization. Please consult your tax advisor to see if your donation is tax deductible.

Weekly Publication Thursday, Sept. 19 – • 10:00 a.m. – GriefShare at the First Presbyterian Church – 904 Church Avenue in Mena. Meetings open to anyone in the community who has experienced the recent death of a loved one. For more information call Pastor Bill at 785-320-1652 or Serena at 479234-3419. • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 368 Polk Road 50. • 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – The Board Camp Baptist Church at 107 Country Road 63 will distribute food. • 11:30 a.m. – Rotary Club of Mena/Polk County will meet at Papa’s Mexican Café. Contact Sue Cavner at (479)234-5844 or Linda Rowe at (479)234-2575 for more info. • 12:00 p.m. – Polk County Library Board will meet in the Susanna Mosley Community Room at the Library. • 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Good Vibes Art Day at the Mena Art Gallery. All mediums welcome, from fiber art, painting and crafting. Open to public. • 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. - The Cove Branch of the Polk County Library is open. • 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Salvation Army Family Store helps families with utilities. • 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – LIVE Country & Gospel Music. Open to the public at the Daisy Room, Janssen Florist in downtown Mena. • 5:30 p.m. – Weight Watchers meets at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Education Wing, West End. Call (479)234-2297 for more information. • 5:30 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous Women’s Meeting at the ABC Club, at 1159 Highway 71 South., Mena. (479)216-4606 or (479)243-0297. • 6:00 p.m. – Mena City Council meeting • 6:00 p.m. – Acorn Water monthly meeting at the Water Office. • 6:30 p.m. – Disaster Preparedness Group meets at Assembly of God Church, 2111 Sutherland Ave. in Mena. • 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena. (479)216-4606 or (479)243-0297. • 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meets at the old bus barn, next to The Crossing Church. • 7:30 p.m. – Dallas Masonic Lodge #128 meets at the Mena Lodge located in the Old Post Office by Janssen Park.

Friday, Sept. 20 • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 368 Polk Road 50. • 12:00 p.m. – The Lions Meetings are held in the Lions Club House on Highway 71 South. • 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meets at the old bus barn, next to The Crossing Church. • 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. – Hatfield Auditorium Country-Western Dance Admission is $6 and 50/50 drawing. • 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena. (479)216-4606 or (479)243-0297. Saturday, Sept. 21 – • 10:00 a.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous Men’s Meeting – ABC Club, across form Chopping Block: 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena – (281)387-0400. • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 368 Polk Road 50. • 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. – Wild Hare Cares Fundraiser for the Humane Society of the Ouachitas – each Create Your Own Sun Catcher sold allows $12.50 to be given to the HSO. • 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – 3rd Saturday Gospel Singing to be held at Janssen Park. Bring a lawn chair and cold drink. Musicians and singers welcome. For more information, contact Stanley or Jeanette Dreyer at (479)2160533. • 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Highway 71 North, Acorn. • 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena. (479)243-0297 or (479)216-4606. Sunday, Sept. 22 • 10:30 a.m. – Homecoming Sunday at Christ’s Church at Mt. Fork -5696 Hwy. 8 West. Rose Family Singers will be singing and Minister Dr. Mark Berrier speaking. Come out and join us. Pot luck lunch to follow. • 2:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena. (479)216-4606 or (479)243-0297. • 3:00 p.m. – Worship Service is held at Sulpher Springs Church. • 6:30 p.m. – Revival at The Mena Church of God 2771 Hwy 88 East. Evangelist Chris Owensby preaching. Everyone is welcome to join us!

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019 MyPulseNews.com news@mypulsenews.com 479-243-9600 Monday, Sept. 23 – • 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. – The Cove Branch Library will be open. • 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Highway 71 North, Acorn. • 6:00 p.m. - Clarice’s Room of Hope group gathering will be held at 403 North Morrow St., Suite C, Mena. • 6:00 p.m. – Home Front Warriors CMA Chapter 377 meeting at Limetree Restaurant. Meeting follows meal. • 6:00 p.m. – We The People Tea Party meets at Papas Mexican Restaurant. • 6:30 p.m. – Boy Scouts of America Troop 92 meets at First United Methodist Church, Mena. Everyone is welcome. • 6:30 p.m. – Revival at The Mena Church of God 2771 Hwy 88 East. Evangelist Chris Owensby preaching. Everyone is welcome to join us! • 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena. (479)216-4606 or (479)243-0297. • 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meets at the old bus barn, next to The Crossing Church. • 7:00 p.m. – Mena Elks Lodge meeting. All Elks are invited to attend. Tuesday, Sept. 24 • 8:00 a.m. – The Reynolds Gardener Community Men’s Breakfast at the First United Methodist Church in Mena. • 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. The written portion of the drivers test will be given at the Morrow Street Housing Authority, and as long as road conditions are optimal the driving portion of the test will be given. • 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – ARVAC Inc. will distribute commodities at the Polk County Fairgrounds. Proof of income, dates of birth, and social security numbers are required for all household members. • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Polk County Family Mission is open in the 9th Street Ministries Building. • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 368 Polk Road 50. • 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – The Hatfield Branch library will be open. • 5:00 p.m. – T.O.P.S. will meet in the Union Bank Community Room for weigh-ins, followed by a meeting. • 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Polk

County Housing Authority Community Room live country and gospel music. • 6:30 p.m. – Revival at The Mena Church of God 2771 Hwy 88 East. Evangelist Chris Owensby preaching. Everyone is welcome to join us! • 7:00 p.m. – The Marine Corps League Detachment will meet at The Limetree Restaurant, Mena. For more information, call (479)234-0769. 7:30 p.m. – Mountain Meadow • Masonic Lodge #218 will meet at the Hatfield Lodge. • 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting at First United Methodist Church, 9th & Port Arthur. (479)234-2887 or (479)234-3043. Wednesday, Sept. 25 – • 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Shepherd’s Closet open at First Baptist Church 4802 Hwy 71 S Hatfield, AR 870-389-6412. Accepting and distributing clothing/usable household items/ and nonperishable food items. • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 368 Polk Road 50. • 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Mena Art Gallery Art Group meeting. • 12:00 p.m. - The Emergency warning sirens will be tested in Mena. • 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – The Polk County Library Cove Branch is open. • 5:30 p.m. – Dinner at Christ Community Fellowship followed by services at 6:15 p.m. services for Youth, Children’s Activities, Young Adult and Adult Bible studies. • 5:30 p.m. – Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Bible Study Service. • 6:00 p.m. – Warriors for Christ will meet at the Southside Church of God. • 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Trek and Varsity for Middle and High School students at Grace Bible Church, 1911 Highway 71 North Mena. All Area Middle and High School students are welcome. • 6:30 p.m. – Revival at The Mena Church of God 2771 Hwy 88 East. Evangelist Chris Owensby preaching. Everyone is welcome to join us! • 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena. (479)216-4606 or (479)243-0297. For Your News Check Out

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