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County Judge Reports Increase in County Employee Health Insurance Rates During September Quorum Court Meeting The Polk County Quorum Court met Thursday evening for their September session. All 11 Justices of the Peace were in attendance with the meeting presided over by County Judge Brandon Ellison. Several other elected ofﬁcials and visitors were present. In addition to routine business, Judge Ellison reported to the JPs that the premium for the county employees health

insurance would likely increase by as much as $337,000 for 2020, which would make the premium close to $1,000,000. Judge Ellison and County Clerk Terri Harrison have met with insurance company representatives and also consulted with others without resolution or options. The JPs and Judge all seemed in agreement that quality insurance for county employees was key to keeping good employees and attracting

new ones when needed. More information will be provided to the JPs in October so action can be taken prior to the November meeting when the 2020 budget is considered. Judge Ellison gave the JPs a report on

recently completed and current road projects and shared that he was pleased with progress his road department had made recently after a rough start earlier in the

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Myers and Allen Arrested on Drug Charges In a press release from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, two local residents of Mena were arrested on charges relating to drug offenses. On the morning of September 16, 2019, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, 18th Judicial West Drug Task Force, and the Arkansas State Police executed a search warrant at 6064 Highway 8 West in Mena. The search warrant was obtained as part of a narcotics investigation. During the search, Deputies located methamphetamines, drug paraphernalia , and several firearms, including a defaced one and a stolen firearm. Arrested at the scene were Jason Jason Myers

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G. Myers, age 42 of Mena, and Michelle R. Allen, age 47 of Mena. Jason Myers was charged with Possession of Methamphetamines with Intent to Deliver, Simultaneous Possession of Drugs and Firearms, and Maintaining a Drug Premises. Michelle Allen was charged with Possession of Methamphetamines, Simultaneous Possession of Drugs and Firearms, and Maintaining a Drug Premises. Both Myers and Allen are currently in the Polk County Detention Center with their bond set at $25,000.00. The above charges are only allegations. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Michelle Allen

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olence Prevention Section Chief Mandy Thomas says Arkansas is one of few states to have a call center funded and operated by a state government agency. Anyone in crisis or that needs to talk to someone is welcome to call the 24 hour phone number at 1-800-273-TALK. Thomas says they are working to provide resources that can continue to assist in reducing suicide deaths. "Suicide is a crisis for our state. In 2016, we had 546 deaths due to suicide. In 2017, we jumped up to 621 deaths...we just recently received 2018 data and that put us back down to 547. So we did see a decrease from 2017 to 2018, we are very proud of that and want to keep that momentum going so that it will continue to reduce." The Arkansas Department of Health Suicide Prevention Program is working to provide educational programs that encourage people from all walks of life to become knowledgeable about suicide prevention. Thomas says the education is provided free of charge to schools or other groups/ organizations. "We work very closely with the Arkan-

sas chapter of American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Our ADH ofﬁce also provides basic suicide prevention 101 and classes geared to youth in grades 7-12." According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, one person dies by suicide in Arkansas every 16 hours. Thomas says warning signs of suicide include depression, withdrawing from family, and giving away prized possessions. While teenagers are more frequently at risk of suicide, the highest numbers include middle aged men. "In our state, the highest population for suicides are white males aged 25 to 44. Our youth population increased from 2017 to 2018, so the more education we can give to schools will give them more resources to make sure the child is taken care of." If you know of someone going through a crisis, Arkansas Department of Health ofﬁcials encourage people to open a dialogue with that individual and help them seek assistance. For more information, visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

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REFLECTIONS FROM FAITH AND HISTORY The American Legion Centennial - by Jeff Olson Over a week ago, as I sat down to decide the subject for this week's column, my research uncovered the fact that America's largest wartime veterans service organization was celebrating its centennial on that day, September 16. Though you are reading about this milestone one week later, it is nevertheless important that we pay well-deserved homage to the American Legion this month. The founding of the American Legion can be traced back to a group of 20 officers who served in the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) in France during World War I. AEF Headquarters asked the officers to suggest ideas on how to improve troop morale. One officer, Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Roosevelt Jr., proposed the establishment of an organization of veterans. In February 1919, the group formed a temporary committee and selected several hundred officers who were held in high esteem. Subsequently, delegates, officers and men from all units of the AEF held an organizational meeting on March 15, 1919, establishing the American Legion. In May, the “American Legion" was adopted as the organization's official name and the Legion's draft preamble and constitution were approved. Six months later, on September 16, 1919, the U.S. Congress chartered the American Legion. In November, the first Legion convention took place in Minneapolis where a permanent constitution and preamble were adopted and delegates voted to locate the Legion's national headquarters in Indianapolis. Also, a resolution was passed in support of Boy Scouts of

America, which at that time had been in existence only for about nine years. Today, Legion posts sponsor more than 2,500 Scouting units across the country. The Legion charter was later amended to admit veterans of World War II (1942), the Korean War (1950), the Vietnam War (1966), the Lebanon, Grenada, and Panama hostilities (1990), and Operation Desert Shield/Storm (1991). Listing all of the achievements and contributions of the American Legion is beyond the scope of and space for this writing, so I will condense them to some of the more notable and consequential ones. In August 1921, the Legion contributed to the creation of the U.S. Veterans Bureau, forerunner of the Veterans Administration. In June 1923, the first "Flag Code" is drafted during a Legion conference in Washington. Congress adopted the code in 1942. In July 1925, the Legion created the American Legion Baseball program. More than 50 percent of Major League Baseball players are graduates of the program. In December 1943, the first draft of what would later become the "GI Bill of Rights", considered the Legion's single greatest legislative achievement, was completed. This lead to the passing of the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944, commonly known as the G.I. Bill. And, among its many other contributions, the American Legion remains a loyal and stalwart defender and advocate for America's veterans consistently on the front lines in helping to ensure they and their families receive the consideration, care and benefits they have earned. The Legion is also a loyal and active supporter of law enforce-

ment at all levels of service through its acts of appreciation and recognition. These are but a small but powerful sample of what impact the American Legion has contributed to the military morale, cultural bonds, and community strength of our country over the past century. From out of of a relatively small group of war-weary veterans of World War I, the American Legion has grown into one of the largest and most influential nonprofit groups in the United States. The Legion has approximately 2 million members, men

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and women, in nearly 14,000 American Legion Posts worldwide. These posts are organized into 55 Departments – one each for the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, France, Mexico and the Philippines. The American Legion motto is “For God and Country.” The past 100 years have bore that out, especially as we have seen first-hand from the contributions of our own local post, Frank Fried Post #18. Thank you, American Legion!

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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. CRYSTAL L. DAVIS White Female / DOB: 01/08/1984 Date of Offense: September 9, 2019 COUNT I: FAILURE TO APPEAR, the said defendant, did unlawfully fail to appear to answer a felony charge in CR 2019-0126, without reasonable excuse, subsequent to having been lawfully set at liberty upon condition that she appear at a specified time, place, and court, constituting a Class “C” Felony. STATE OF ARKANSAS vs. DAVID R. BURRIS Black Male / DOB: 11/26/1967 Date of Offense: May 3, 2019 COUNT I: POSSESSION OF A SCHEDULE I OR II CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, the above named Defendant did unlawfully possess HYDROCODONE, a Schedule I or Schedule II controlled substance that is NOT METHAMPHETAMINE or cocaine with an aggregate weight, including an adulterant or diluent of less than two grams (2g), constituting a Class “D” Felony. COUNT II: POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, the Defendant 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. JASON MYERS White Male / DOB: 07/17/1977 Date of Offense: September 16, 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 (2g) or more but less than ten grams (10g), constituting a Class “B” Felony. COUNT II: SIMULTANEOUS POSSESSION OF DRUGS AND FIREARMS, the above-named defendant unlawfully committed a felony violation of Ark. Code Ann. § 5-64-420(b)(2), while in possession of a

firearm, a Class “Y” Felony. COUNT III: POSSESSION OF DEFACED FIREARM, the Defendant did knowingly possess a firearm with a manufacturer’s serial number or other identification mark required by law that has been removed, defaced, marred, altered, or destroyed, a Class “D” Felony. COUNT IV: MAINTAINING A DRUG PREMISES, the said defendant did knowingly to keep or maintain any store, shop, warehouse, dwelling, building, or other structure or place or premise that is resorted to by a person for the purpose of using or obtaining a controlled substance, conduct constituting a Class “C” Felony. STATE OF ARKANSAS vs. MICHELLE ALLEN White Female / DOB: 12/14/1971 Date of Offense: September 16, 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 (2g) or more but less than ten grams (10g), constituting a Class “B” Felony. COUNT II: SIMULTANEOUS POSSESSION OF DRUGS AND FIREARMS, the above-named defendant unlawfully committed a felony violation of Ark. Code Ann. § 5-64-420(b)(2), while in possession of a firearm, a Class “Y” Felony. COUNT III: POSSESSION OF DEFACED FIREARM, the Defendant did knowingly possess a firearm with a manufacturer’s serial number or other identification mark required by law that has been removed, defaced, marred, altered, or destroyed, a Class “D” Felony. COUNT IV: MAINTAINING A DRUG PREMISES, the said defendant did knowingly to keep or maintain any store, shop, warehouse, dwelling, building, or other structure or place or premise that is resorted to by a person for the purpose of using or obtaining a controlled substance, conduct constituting a Class “C” Felony. STATE OF ARKANSAS vs. JOHNNY HEAD, JR. White Male / DOB: 10/09/1997

Date of Offense: September 9, 2019 COUNT I: FAILURE TO APPEAR, the said defendant, did unlawfully fail to appear in CR 2015-166-1, without reasonable excuse, subsequent to having been lawfully set at liberty upon condition that he appear at a specified time, place, and court for a revocation hearing, constituting Class “D” Felony. STATE OF ARKANSAS vs. AUDREY M. SIMMONS White Female / DOB: 07/19/1986 Date of Offense: September 16, 2019 COUNT I: COUNT I: POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, the above defendant 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. ERIC REVELS White Male / DOB 04/26/1984 Date of Offense: September 17, 2019 COUNT I: POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE WITH THE PURPOSE TO DELIVER, in violation of Ark. Code Ann. § 5-64-420(b)(2), the said Defendant, unlawfully possessed methamphetamine with the purpose to deliver in an aggregate weight of ten grams (10g) or more but less than two hundred grams (200g), constituting a Class “B” Felony. COUNT II: POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, the said defendant 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. COUNT III: MAINTAINING A DRUG PREMISES: said Defendant did knowingly to keep or maintain any store, shop, warehouse, dwelling, building, or other structure or place or premise that is resorted to by a person for the purpose of using or obtaining a controlled substance, conduct, constituting a Class “C” Felony. COUNT IV: POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, the said defendant did possess with the purpose to use the drug paraphernalia to INJECT, INGEST, INHALE, orotherwise introduce METHAMPHETAMINE. into the human body, 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.

Mena Police Department Report September 15, 2019 Report was made of a gas-skip at a local convenience store. Case is pending. Manager at a local grocery store reported having received a forged check. Case is pending. Kenneth Clements, 56, of Mena was charged with disorderly conduct. The arrest followed a call to a local residence. September 16, 2019 Officers responded to a prowler complaint at a local residence. No suspects at this time. Zack Cochran, 23, of Mena was charged with criminal trespass. The incident followed a call to a local retail store. Audrey Simmons, 33, was charged with possession of methamphetamine. Also charged in the incident with driving on a suspended license was Veronica Maddox, 22. A warrant was served on Benito Munoz, 50. All three individuals are from Mena. Deborah Oneal, 53, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to pay fines and court costs from the Polk County sheriff’s office. Eric Revels, 35, of Mena was served an outstanding warrant from the Mena police. Arrest followed a traffic stop. September 17, 2019 Employees at a local convenience store reported a gas skip. Case is pending. Johnny Head, 21, of Mena was served an outstanding warrant. Joni McKee, 38, of Mena was served an outstanding warrant. September 18, 2019 A Mena woman reported that she is being harassed by her former boyfriend and his new girlfriend. Case pending. Nathan Yates, 46, of Smithville, Oklahoma was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, littering, and speeding following a traffic stop. September 19, 2019 Veronica Maddox, 22, of Mena was charged with criminal trespass after officers responded to a call at a local retail store. Lake Richards, 60, , of Mena was charged with shoplifting and criminal trespass at a local retail store. September 20, 2019 William Robison, 36, of Mena was charged with battery, interference with emergency communications, and failure

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Polk County Sheriff’s Report SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 Report from complainant on Amber Lane near Mena of a scam, totaling losses at $16,000.00. Investigation continues. Report from complainant on School Street in Cove of the theft of a vehicle and a hitch, all valued at $700.00. Investigation continues. Report from complainant on Mustang Lane near Shady Grove of stolen and forged checks, totaling losses at $3,700.00. Arrested was Jason G. Myers, 42, of Mena, on Charges of Possession of Methamphetamine, Simultaneous Possession of Drugs and Firearms, and Maintaining a Drug Premise. Also arrested was Michele R. Allen, 47, of Mena, on Charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance, Simultaneous Possession of Drugs and Firearms, and Maintaining a Drug Premise. Request for assistance from complainant on Polk 195 near Ink. Deputy responded. Arrested was Shannon L. House, 52, of Grannis, on two Warrants for Failure to

Appear. SEPTEMBER 17, 2019 Report from complainant on School Street in Cove of being threatened by an unknown individual. Investigation continues. Report of a disturbance led to a 17-yearold male being issued a Juvenile Citation for Battery 3rd Degree. The juvenile was released to the custody of a parent/guardian. Report from complainant on Highway 375 East near Mena of the violation of a No Contact Order. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. Report from the Polk County Detention Center of a disturbance in the facility. Deputies responded. Report of a disturbance in the Polk County Detention Center led to Citations for Impairing the Operations of a Vital Public Facility being issued to each Crystal L. Davis, 35, of Glenwood and Stacie L. Shores, 29, of Mena. Arrested by an officer with the Drug Task Force was Eric D. Revels, 35, of Mena, on Charges of Possession of Meth/Cocaine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Maintaining a Drug Premise and a Warrant for Failure to Appear. Also arrested was Candi Revels, 36, of Mena, on Charges of Possession of Meth/Cocaine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Maintaining a Drug Premise. SEPTEMBER 18, 2019 Report from the Polk County Detention Center of the discovery of a suspicious material. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. Report of an unattended death on Atlans Lane near Potter. Deputies responded. Arrested by an officer with the Grannis Police Department was Jeffery D. Parnell, 58, of Mena, on a Warrant for Domestic Battery 2nd Degree. Arrested by an officer with Arkansas Probation/Parole was Timothy W. Perales, 35, of Mena, on Warrants for Probation Violation, Failure to Appear and a Body Attachment Warrant. SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 Arrested was Lee E. Wisnoski, 45, of Mena, on a Charge of Possession of Meth-

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019 MyPulseNews.com news@mypulsenews.com 479-243-9600 amphetamine and Warrants for Failure to Appear, Failure to Comply with a Court Order, Saline County Warrant and two Benton PD Warrants. Also arrested was Traci E. Todd, 27, of Hatfield, on a Charge of Possession of Methamphetamine, Warrant for Battery 3rd Degree, a Sevier County Warrant and a Hot Springs PD Warrant. Report from complainant on Polk 89 near Mena of an unauthorized person on their property. Investigation continues. Arrested was Douglas L. Carney, 51, of Wickes, on three Warrants for Failure to Comply with a Court Order. SEPTEMBER 20, 2019 Report of a disturbance led to the arrest of Johnathan M. McBee, 18, of Mena, on a Charge of Disorderly Conduct. Traffic stop on Highway 8 East near Board Camp led to the arrest of Colby A. Miles, 30, of Mena, on a Charge of DWI. September 21, 2019 Traffic stop on Polk 44 near Mena led to the arrest of Donnie E. Jennings, 41, of Waldron, on a LeFlore County, OK Warrant. Additional information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. Report from complainant on Polk 35 near Hatfield of an individual that had been ran over by a vehicle. Deputies responded.

Traffic stop on Polk 71 in Yocana led to the arrest of Darrin R. Cannon, 51, of Mena, on a Charge of DWI. Report from complainant on Polk 71 near Yocana of suspicious gunfire. Deputies responded. Investigation continues. September 22, 2019 Report from a Cove man that his 16-year-old daughter is missing. Investigation continues. Report from complainant on Highway 71 South near Cove of the break-in and theft of a vehicle and a generator. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. Report from complainant on Lil George Lane near Yocana of unauthorized persons on their property. Deputies responded. Investigation continues. Arrested was Timothy S. Woods, 43, of Hatfield, on a Charge of Theft of Property. Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked three vehicle accidents this week. Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 28 Incarcerated Inmates , with 9 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.

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The Polk County Judge is soliciting bids for the modification of existing abutments and construction of a concrete bridge deck located on Polk County Road 285. A copy of bid documents and specifications may be obtained at the Polk County Judge's Office at 507 Church Avenue in Mena, Arkansas. Bids are due and will be opened at 9:00 AM on October 1st, 2019 in the basement of the Polk County Courthouse. Each bid must be accompanied by a 5% surety or cashier’s check drawn upon a bank or trust doing business in the state of Arkansas. Polk County reserves the right to reject any or all bids or waive any formalities. Polk County encourages the participation of small, minority, and woman's business enterprises. Questions can be directed to Polk County Judge Brandon Ellison, at 479-394-8133.

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Jeffery Alan Tedder age 59, of Acorn, Arkansas passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Jeff was born on April 30, 1960 in Murfreesboro, Arkansas to the late Bobby Jack Tedder and the late Erma Faye Mack Tedder. He worked in the Logging Business for many years. Jeff enjoyed traveling around the country. He liked to farm and spend time with his adored grandchildren. He was a loving father, grandfather, step-son, brother, and friend to all who knew him. He is survived by his wife of almost forty years, Diane Tedder of Acorn, Arkansas; sons: Greg Tedder and wife Jerusha of Acorn, Arkansas and Chris Tedder and wife Tawaynea of Acorn, Arkansas; a daughter, Pamela Brown of Colorado Springs, Colorado; grandchildren: Donevin, Kaylee, Isaac, Sarah, Bella, Christian, Olivia, and Amelia; step-father, Gene Lance of Cabot, Arkansas; brothers: Bobby Ray Tedder and wife Rosie of Acorn, Arkansas and Joe Tedder and wife Gale of Madisonville, Texas; step-sister, Jeannine Higgs of Yorktown, Texas; step-brother, Tony Lance of Cabot, Arkansas; and a large and loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bobby Jack and Erma Tedder and sister, Sherry McNeill. Funeral service will be Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at The Crossing Church with Brother Joey Pittman, Brother Bill Dunahoo, and Brother Victor Rowell officiating. Interment will follow in the Owens Chapel Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Pallbearers will be Bobby Tedder, Joel Tedder, Dusty Tedder, Cameron Wagner, Ricky Sirmon and Gene Whisenhunt. Family and friends visitation will be Tuesday, September 24, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Beasley-Wood Chapel. Online obituary at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com

Are You Registered To Vote? By Linda Lee Denton News@MyPulseNews.com National Voter’s Registration Day just passed, Tuesday September 24th. If you are not registered, you still can by mail or in person. For information and materials on the process, visit the Polk County Clerk’s Office in the courthouse. May I impress upon you your right, as provided by the U.S. Constitution and following Amendments, to vote! Once registered as a voter you accept your role in the process that makes our country, my country, great. The United States can only truly be great when we all do our role to the best of our ability. Not one person makes America great; instead our greatness is harnessed by all residents and our beliefs, our actions, our ability to unite, and our trust in the democratic government constructed by our nation’s first leaders and those following. I challenge each registered voter to get involved. Educate yourselves, it is imperative for the process, in my opinion. As a side note, Socrates did not like democracy. He knew the quality of the democratic process depended on the constituents comprising the vote. Seeing as most did not have the time to learn about the issues, he knew they could be easily taken advantage of. Is this or could this be happening today? Voter registration increases during presidential election years but I am not speaking of just the ability to participate. Arm yourself with knowledge- knowledge concerning the candidates and their platforms. Don’t just listen to the news albeit news tv or newspapers. Look into a candidate or proposed bill for yourself by verifying a statement or release by cross-checking it with another source. I ask you to watch the debates, read the party materials, look at the history of candidate while they have been in politics. This applies not just to candidates

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but for legislation also. Ask yourself who is the bill’s initiator, are they aligned with a group or organization; if so, what is that group’s beliefs? Read the proposed bill and see if the bill (which you might be behind) is ‘tagged’ with additional issues by lobbyist. What is the effect of the whole bill proposed? Remember, this applies to local elections all the way up the chain. For those of us who have been registered voters for quite some time… do we know or remember the branches of our government? The function of these branches? Are we familiarized with our constitution and the amendments? I am not asking

that we all become lawyers and can recite these forwards and backwards. Our job is to try and understand all issues, vote based on what we know, question representatives when needed, and vote based on this. Don’t be caught blindsided and find yourself reading a bill for the first time while standing behind the voting podium. As the year progresses, I ask we all stay alert. Participate when and where we can. Volunteer for local debates and/ or campaigns or to work polling booths. Get involved in the process. We all have a lot to learn and we each can benefit from becoming involved.

THE COST OF DISCIPLESHIP The Bible is our guide, always. Opinions must never be substituted for Biblical Truth. And in the Bible those who have come to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior are called Christians two times; we are called, or referred to, disciples almost two hundred and fifty times. The difference is critical, for the word “Christian” has come to mean something far less than the word “disciple.” A German pastor/preacher named Dietrich Bonhoeffer who served Christ in Germany during the Hitler regime, and who was executed for his outspoken beliefs about Christianity, wrote a book called “The Cost of Discipleship.” And in his book Bonhoeffer commented that “once people have tasted of cheap grace they are forever barred from costly grace.” “Cheap Grace” is grace without discipleship, without confession, without repentance, without obedience. In short “cheap grace” is a words-only kind of thing. It is “Christianity” without the cross. It is “Christianity” without the Presence of Jesus Christ. It is “Jesus loves me” without following Him in the Narrow Way. Jesus said “If anyone would come after Me let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me.” (Mt. 16: 24). Mixed in with His Words of love and forgiveness is “go and sin no more.” Not optional! It is true that the message of the Bible is the love of God for His creation… no question about that. But love without discipline is indulgence and indulgence without discipline is encouragement to bad behavior. And the same Bible that speaks of His love makes it very clear that discipline to Christ is inseparable from Biblical Christianity. Real love, God’s kind of love, always endeavors to correct bad behavior; it does not indulge it. See the Word of God: “For whom the Lord loves He disciplines (chastens) and He chastens every son whom He receives. It is for discipline that you endure; God deals with you as with sons. For what son is there whom the father does not discipline? But if you are without discipline, of which all sons have become partakers, then you are illegitimate and not sons” (Hebrews 12: 6-8). Real love always includes discipline. God’s kind of love never, never includes indulgence! Cheap Grace tells us that God loves us, and that He would never punish us, after all “I’m under Grace.” Understand this: Grace is not a license to sin, it is God’s call to those who could never earn the privilege, to come, and walk in the footsteps of Jesus Christ. And there is no better life than that. And, like it or not it is a “narrow way.” How can it be more clear? Love is not indulgence; indulgence is not love. It is because He truly loves us that He sometimes has to discipline us. And when He does it is far better on our part to receive it as it is intended, rather than to get angry with God. But then, no one ever gets angry with God, do they? Biblical Christianity is not a “pick and choose” thing. It is clearly laid out in the Word of God, and always includes surrender to Jesus Christ, not only as Savior, but also as Lord (Phil. 2: 11 and Rom. 14: 11). “Every knee shall bow, every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.” MY NAME IS GENE STACKS AND I APPROVE OF THIS MESSAGE. PROIVED AND PAID BY G.STACKS

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Weston Named 2020 Superintendent of the Year

Mena Superintendent of Schools Benny Weston is the 2020 Superintendent of the Year. Weston received the award from the Arkansas Association of School Administrators during the annual Report to the Public Meeting at the administration office. Dr. Richard Abernathy, Executive Director for the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators, along with former Arkansas Superintendents of the Year and lo-

cal legislators, surprised Weston with the award mid-meeting. Weston is a long-term member of the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators (AAEA) and is in his third year of serving on the AAEA board of directors. Weston is also the current President of the Rural Education Association and Vice-President of the Arkansas Activities Association.

Insurance continued from pg. 1 year due to weather. Judge Ellison announced that there would be a celebration for the 175th birthday of Polk County in October. The event will be at the Polk County Courthouse on October 11th at 2:00 p.m. and include a brief history of the county by local historian Michael Cate and comments by State Representative John Maddox. The public is encouraged to attend the special event.

Polk County became the 48th Arkansas county on November 30, 1844 and was previously a part of Sevier County. The next Quorum Court meeting will be October 22, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the Quorum Court Meeting Room located in the Polk County Office Complex (old hospital) on Pine Street in Mena. Quorum Court meetings are open to the public.

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2nd Couple Arrested On Drug Charges In another drug bust by the Polk County Sheriffs Office, two individuals were

18th Judicial West Drug Task Force, and Officers from Arkansas Community Correction. Arrested was Eric D. Revels, age 35 of Mena, and Candi Brown-Revels, age 36 of Mena, at 112 Sarah Way in Mena. The arrests were the result of a continuing investigation into narcotic sales. Seized at the scene was approximately 20 grams of methamphetamines and a large quantity of drug paraphernalia. Eric D. Revels and Candi Brown-Revels were transported to the Polk County Detention Center. Both are currently charged with Possession of Eric Revels, left, Candi Brown-Revels, right Methamphetamines with Intent to Deliver, Possession of Drug arrested Tuesday, September 17, 2019, Paraphernalia, and Maintaining a Drug in an investigation by the Sheriff’s Office, Premises.

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CRHS Announces 2019 Homecoming Court

Cossatot River High School announced Homecoming will be held on October 3rd and 4th, 2019 in conjunction with their traditional Black and Silver Basketball Games and Spirit Week festivities. Presentation of the court to the community will be on October 3rd, while the crowning of the queen and princess will be held on October 4th. The Homecoming Court includes: Xitlani Trinidad, Shelby Brewster, Ashley Castro, Marissa Hammer, Katelyn Baker, Sosha Richardson, Kalie Smith, Kaylee Williams, Lizbet Delgado-Delgado, Laci Dixon, Brenci Marrufo, Jayden Johnson, Chelsea Carterby, Kayla Youngblood, Lily McIntyre, Johana Gutierrez, Esperanza Ortiz and Gracie Smith. Spirit Week activities include: ‘Yee Yee’ ‘Merica Monday, Twinkie Tuesday, Color Wheel Wednesday, Out of this World Thursday, and Black and Silver Day Friday. For more information on the schedule of events, check out their post in the live feed on the Cossatot River School District website cossatot.us.

Front Row (left to right): Xitlani Trinidad, Shelby Brewster, Ashley Castro, Marissa Hammer, Katelyn Baker, Sosha Richardson, Kalie Smith, and Kaylee Williams. Back Row (left to right): Lizbet Delgado-Delgado, Laci Dixon, Brenci Marrufo, Jayden Johnson, Chelsea Carterby, Kayla Youngblood, Lily McIntyre, Johana Gutierrez, and Esperanza Ortiz. Not pictured: Gracie Smith. Photo courtesy of CRSD

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Ouachita Center to Host Acclaimed Outdoor Artist Duane Hada Reception to be Held Oct. 9

[September 23, 2019 | MENA, Ark.] Duane Hada’s ’Scenes of the Arkansas Ozarks’ collection lined the walls of a gallery in the Arkansas’ Governor’s Mansion in July and will now be on exhibit in Ouachita Center on the campus of UA Rich Mountain. Hada is no stranger to Mena. He was an art instructor at Mena High School from 1985-1989 but now owns his own fly-fishing guide service and art studio, Rivertown Gallery, in Mountain Home. “We’re thrilled to be able to feature Duane’s work in the Ouachita Center. With all of the outdoor enthusiasts that we have in this area, we know his art will have a captive audience who will have a deep appreciation for his talent and even deeper appreciation for what inspires his work. His landscapes are exquisite representations of the beauty of Arkansas’ outdoors,” said LeAnn Dilbeck, Director of Marketing and Community Relations for UA Rich Mountain. “Credit goes to Dr. Wilson’s wife, Kristi, who saw his work featured at the Governor’s Mansion. Knowing his connection to

Mena, she recognized what an opportunity it would be for us to host this collection.” Duane’s passion for Arkansas’ mountain, for fishing, and for the outdoors are reflected in his magnificent art. He grew up in the Ozarks but has a deep appreciation for the Ouachitas as well. The natural beauty of Arkansas’ outdoors stir his creative side and translates to brush strokes on canvas that reel the viewer in upon first glance. And speaking of reeling, a common thread in his artwork is water. “One thing I do is usually use the water directly out of the stream,” he explains. “I do that out of convenience but also… I think that there is something about the lifeblood of that stream that gets captured in that painting. The sights, the sounds, the smells, out here just somehow translate… I hope… into the painting.” The exhibit will be featured in the Stephenson Gallery of the Ouachita Center on the campus of UA Rich Mountain. A reception and opportunity to meet the artist himself will be held from 10 a.m. until Noon on Wednesday, October 9. The event is free and open to the public.

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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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View Fall Foligae from the Glory Train Atop Rich Mountain

A warmer than normal September means leaves will be changing colors across the United States about a week later than usual this year. That means here in Arkansas, the fall foliage peak should occur in mid to late November. Planning a fall foliage trip to coincide perfectly with peak fall colors is a difficult task. If you go too early, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see more green than orange and red. Too late? You might risk being greeted by a forest full of brown leaves. For a great opportunity to catch a glimpse of the peak this year, you and your family should plan a weekend excursion to the top of Rich Mountain for a ride on the Glory Train at the Mountain Glory Station. The Mountain Glory Station will be open every weekend in October and November from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visitors to Queen Wilhelmina State Park and the Mountain Glory Station can enjoy a trip around the one and a half mile track to observe the changing of the colors. Even if you have visited the Mountain Glory Station in the past, you and your family can make some amazing memories while enjoying the fall scenery. The Mountain Glory Station features a miniature golf course where you can win a scoop of Blue Bell ice cream from the ice cream stand by beating the days low score. And, check out The Sisters Gift Shop that offers train caps, trains, train whistles and inspiration signs. This fall, quests can also plan their birthday party, family reunion or business gathering at the Mountain Glory Station and Glory Train. If you are looking for a beautiful site to take your engagement

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U.S. Forest Service Proposes Recreation Fees at Wolf Pen Gap HOT SPRINGS, Ark– The U.S. Forest Service is proposing to change recreation fees at Lake Sylvia Group Use Site and propose initiating recreation fees at Wolf Pen Gap OHV Trail Complex and Little Missouri Falls on the Ouachita National Forest. These sites have had additional amenities added to improve services and experiences. Fees are assessed based on the level of amenities and service provided, cost of operation and maintenance, market assessment, and public comment. Funds from fees would be used for the continued operation and maintenance of these recreation sites. Improvements have been made to the picnicking area at Little Missouri Falls Day Use Site and a new access bridge, with new hardended trail surface, has been installed to the unique geological features and small wading pools below the series of waterfalls

along the Little Missouri River. The proposed new fees to help maintain the Little Missouri Falls Day Use Site would be: $5 per motorized vehicle, including Off Highway Vehicles and All-Terrian Vehciles. The public is invited to provide input to these proposed fee changes. Proposed fee changes include: *Increasing the camping fees per night at Lake Sylvia Group Use Sites by $10 per night (proposed fee would be $35 per night) *Implement new use fees at Wolf Pen Gap OHV Trail Complex, $5 per OHV/ATV for a 1-day pass or $40 for an annual yearly pass beginning in March 2021, increasing the use fees to $8 per OHV/ATV for a 1-day pass or $50 for an annual yearly pass beginning in March 2023 and increasing the use fees to $10 per OHV/ATV for a 1-day pass or $60 for an annual yearly pass beginning in March 2025

*Implement new use fees for Little Missouri Falls to be comparable to other Day Use Sites on the Forest at $5 per vehicle. Golden Age, Golden Access, America the Beautiful Senior Pass and America the Beautiful Access Pass will be honored for applicable discount as posted. The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act of 2004 allows the Forest Service to keep a percentage of fees collected at recreation sites to use locally in the operation and maintenance of these sites. For more information, or to provide comments about this fee proposal for the Recreation Resource Advisory Committee to consider, please contact Bill Jackson at 501-321-5253, or by email at SM.FS. ONF_rec@usda.gov. The deadline to provide comments is March 1, 2020.

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City of Mena Fall Clean-Up Scheduled The City of Mena’s 16th Annual Fall Clean-Up is scheduled to begin on Monday, October 14, 2019. Only yard waste items will be picked up (tree limbs, shrubs, leaves, grass, etc.). Due to state law, we can not pick up construction debris and lumber. Please place items at curb side PRIOR to Monday, October 14 to insure they will be collected. It is required that smaller items, such

as small limbs, gum balls, and leaves, be placed in garbage bags. This service is free for the residents of Mena. The Mena Street Department will begin collection in the Northwest part of the city and work their way across town following the same routes as Southern Disposal. This pick-up is scheduled for one week only and it is not necessary to call City Hall in order to receive this service.

Emergency Personnel Respond to Motorcycle Accident About 9:56 on the morning of Thursday, September 19, Mena officers responded to a one-vehicle motorcycle accident on Highway 71 North. According to witness statements, the driver lost control and was thrown from the

motorcycle. Due to the riders injuries, the driver was transported to the Mena hospital then airlifted to Fort Smith. The accident is still being investigated at this time.

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UA - Rich Mountain Ladies Soccer Take First Win Over Redlands Community College Last Wednesday the University of Arkansas Rich Mountain ladies soccer team travelled to El Reno, Oklahoma to take on Redlands Community College and came away with a 3-1 win. Scoring was started early by UARM on a Madison Zamudio goal in the 2nd minute of play.

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Austin Johnston shot a total of 79 and was the runner up medalist at the 7-4A District Match at Degray Wednesday. Austin is All-conference and has qualified for the state golf match. Photo courtesy of Mena High School.

The UARM ladies didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let up with their intensity of trying to score again. Tatum Moore took a shot on goal in the 6th minute, but the Redlands keeper made the save. It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t long until Moore found the back of the net when she scored the second UARM goal in the 17th minute on an assist from Maria Diedrick. Moore was subbed out in the 30th minute and replaced by Kateya Jacobz who wasted no time in testing the keeper with a shot on goal that was saved. The half ended with UARM up 2 nil. Redlands came out firing in the 2nd half with a shot on goal that keeper Briana Salinas saved to keep their opponents goaless until the 54th minute when Redlands scored on an Honor Sagebiel goal. The Rich Mountain ladies kept up the offensive, peppering the Redlands defense with shots until the reintroduced Tatum Moore scored the 3rd goal in the 79th ending Redlands hopes of a comeback and sealing the first win for the UARM ladies program. Submitted photos by UARM.

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Results from the Acorn Cross Country Meet 2400 METER RUN Jr. Girls were 3rd in team competition with Kensey Rosson as 2nd over all and Bella Tedder with a top 10 performance in 9th. 11:15.60 SB Kensey Rosson 2nd 12:38.50 SB Bella Tedder 9th 13:15.50 SB Sophie Strasner 14th 13:38.70 SB Daisy Dollar 18th 13:57.00 SB Kenzie Daniels 21st 15:34.50 SB Sydney Holiday 36th 15:38.90 SB Rylee Belcher 37th 5000 METER RUN The Sr. Girls were lead by Ashylnn Bissell in 10th and Kim Strasner 12th. 25:57.80 SB Ashylnn Bissell 10th 26:18.40 Kim Strasner 12th 35:53.10 SB Makenna Goss 38th 38:54.10 SB Kayla Curry 39th 2400 METER RUN The Jr. Boys Issac Tedder was individual Champion for the 2nd strait week, leading the Tigers to a Runner Up in Team competition. Caden Tarkinton was 8th, with Dakota Sullivan 10th and Sky Carmack 11th. 8:28.00 SB Issac Tedder 1st 9:40.80 SB Caden Tarkinton 8th 9:43.20 SB Dakota Sullivan 10th 9:44.00 SB Sky Carmack 11th 10:43.10 Noah Holland 25th 14:16.80 Aiden Kimp 46th 14:55.30 Aiden Metcalf 49th 5000 METER RUN Sr. Boys Tom Stuthard Stampede Acorn Sr. Boys Runner Up in team championship to De Queen. Sophmore Justice Neufeld was winner by almost a minute, his second victory in two weeks. 18:19.00 Justice Neufeld 1st 20:10.00 Brady Lyle 7th 20:42.40 Damian Bohlman 12th 21:05.20 Matthew Chaney 15th 21:34.00 Brady Hair 23rd 22:42.50 Daniel Norman 30th 23:06.90 Curtis Curry 33rd 27:27.80 John Fagan 54th

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Recognition Given to Dean & June Wiles as the 2019 Polk County Farm Family...

Polk County Farm Bureau presented plaques of appreciation and recognition to Dean & June Wiles for being selected as the 2019 Polk County Farm Family at the Polk County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting on Sept. 16th. Items of business were the re-election of 4 board of directors, approval of 5 resolutions to be presented to the state level for consideration, status update on their Mash Camp program and membership. Polk County Farm Bureau currently has 3132 members. Polk County Farm Bureau also contributed an additional $6250.00 to the Jr. Livestock Show.

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The Mena/Polk County Chamber of Commerce would like to announce the new team at the Chamber. Pasha Watson has been named the new Executive Director and Marisa Johnson is the new Administrative Assistant. The Mena Polk County Chamber of Commerce is the oldest and largest business organization in Polk County and exists to unite the efforts of business and professional individuals to promote and advance the economic, civic, industrial, professional, cultural, and social welfare of the Mena/Polk County Area. It enables its membership to accomplish collectively what no one can do individually.

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Weekly Publication THURSDAY, SEPT. 26TH – • 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 479-234-3419. • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 368 Polk Road 50. • 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. – Mena Hospital Commission Finance Committee meeting in the MRHS Board Room. • 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. • 5:30 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous Women’s Meeting at the ABC Club at 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena. (479)216-4606 or (479)243-0297. • 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. – Mena Hospital Commission meeting in the MRHS Board Room. • 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. FRIDAY, SEPT. 27TH • 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Gathering of friendly folks for coffee and games at the Hatfield Town Hall. • 10:00 a.m. – Veteran’s Café at Peachtree Assisted Living Facility. Free coffee and doughnuts for any vet-

erans in the community. • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 368 Polk Road 50. • 12:00 p.m. – PCDC Board of Directors will meet in the MRHS Conference Room A. • 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. 28TH – • 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (noon) – Queen Wilhelmina State Park Cleanup. Volunteers appreciated, meet at the Wonder House. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Bring water and snacks, pick sticker/grabbers highly recommended. • 10:00 a.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous Men’s Meeting – ABC Club, across form Chopping Block, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena – (281)3870400. • 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. – Annual Benefit & Memorial Service for Arkansas Families of Fallen Officers, Inc. at the Nashville City Park. Memorial Service for AR 1st Responsding Personnel killed in the line of duty at 2:00 p.m. Dinner/Auction/Raffles: don’t forget your lawnchair. • 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. 29TH – • 2:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena. (479)216-4606

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or (479)243-0297. • 3:00 p.m. – Worship Service is held at Sulpher Springs Church. • 7:00 p.m. – Day of Trumpets Special Service In Celebration of The Future Return of Yeshua (Jesus) Messiah! Service held at The Noble Learning Center, 327 Polk Road 23, Cove, AR. For info call 479-2437133. MONDAY, SEPT. 30TH – • 12:00 p.m. – 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. • 6:30 p.m. – Boy Scouts of America Troop 92 meets at First United Methodist Church, Mena. Everyone is welcome. • 6:30 p.m. – Community Choir Organizational Meeting to be held at the First United Methodist Sanctuary. • 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. TUESDAY, OCT. 1ST – • 8:00 a.m. – The Reynolds Gardner 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 driver’s 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. – 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. – Sons of Confederate Veterans meet at the Limetree Restaurant for their monthly meeting.

• 7:00 p.m. – Dallas Valley RVFD meets for training at the Fire House. • 7:00 p.m. – Acorn Fire & Rescue meets at the Fire Department. • 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at First United Methodist Church, 9th & Port Arthur. (479)2342887 or (479)234-3043. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 2ND – • 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Shepherd’s Closet open at First Baptist Church 4802 Highway 71 South. 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 Hatfield, Wickes, Grannis, Vandervoort, Cove, and Mena. • 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – The Cove Branch Library is open. • 5:30 p.m. – Dinner at Christ Community Fellowship followed by services at 6:15 p.m. 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. • 6:00 p.m. – First Christian Church in Mena host Mike and Sue Filisky in their Christian music ministry ‘Journey for Jesus’. Come enjoy an evening of easy listening music and fellowship. • 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. • 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South., Mena. (479)216-4606 or (479)243-0297.

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Cove Man Leads Cops On High Speed Chase Cove resident Logan Seth Jacobs made a run from the Polk County Sheriff’s Department Monday evening in a high speed chase that had speeds reaching 100 miles per hour. Sheriff Scott Sawyer reports that Deputy Jeremy Miller attempted to stop Jacobs on highway 71 north of Cove. Jacobs did not stop and sped northward on Hwy 71 at speeds reaching 100 mph. Jacobs made several turns within Hatfield city limits accelerating to high speeds and taking no mind for the safety of others. He failed to make a turn, left the road and hit a tree. Jacobs was taken into custody and currently resides in the Polk County Detention Center on the charge of fleeing in a vehicle.

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Williams Appointed President of The Union Bank of Mena; Yarnell Named CEO of Union Bankshares The Boards of Directors of the Union Bank of Mena and Union Bankshares, Inc. are pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Williams as President of the Union Bank of Mena and Jarrod Yarnell as Chief Executive Officer of Union Bankshares, the holding company which owns the Union Bank of Mena and the First National Bank of Paris. In their new roles, Williams and Yarnell will succeed Philip Hensley, who will continue his involvement with the organization as Senior Advisor to the Union Bank of Mena. Williams joined the Union Bank of Mena in 2003 and has held a variety of roles throughout the organization including lending, internal audit, finance, risk management and compliance. Prior to joining the Union Bank of Mena, he worked as a Bank Examiner in the Arkansas State Bank Department. He is a native of Mena and graduated from Mena High School and the University of Central Arkansas with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. He is actively involved in the community, currently serving as Chairman of the Mena Intermountain Airport Commission, and he formerly served as President of the Mena Lions Club. As part of his new role, Williams will also be appointed to the Boards of Directors of the Union Bank of Mena and the First National Bank of Paris. Yarnell has served as President of the First National Bank of Paris since 2007, shortly after its acquisition by Union Bankshares. During that time, he has overseen the growth of the Paris bank from $100 million in assets to $180 million today, and has led the recent successful opening of branches in Clarksville and Ozark. Prior to that, he served in various lending roles for Summit Bank of Arkadelphia and Superior Bank of Fort Smith, and as a Bank

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2002, and became Chief Executive Officer of Union Bankshares in 2002. During this time, he presided over the growth of the organization from $110 million to $260 million in total assets. Additionally, he oversaw the acquisition of the First National Bank of Paris in 2005. During his tenure, both banks have consistently ranked as two of the top performing community banks in Arkansas. "We are extremely excited about the appointments of Kevin Williams and Jarrod Yarnell to their new roles with the Union Bank of Mena and Union Bankshares," said John Stevenson, Chairman of Union Bankshares. "Over the past 15 years under Philip's leadership, our organization has enjoyed tremendous growth and recognition as the leading bank in each of our home communities. During that time, Jarrod and Kevin have been key contributors to that success and have demonstrated that they are among the brightest and most capable young bankers in the state. We are highly confident in the ability of this team to continue to lead our organization going forward."

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