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he Mena Intermountain Municipal Airport is home to 20 to 40 general aviation planes and according to the Federal Aviation Administration, the Mena Airport is the fourth busiest airport in Arkansas. There are 18 companies at the airport, employing approximately 250 employees and contributing about $25 million to the Polk County income through direct revenue. The airport started in the 1940's when a rough flying field was started on the McBride property south of Mena. The first hanger was built in 1942. In 1946, the Civil Aeronautics Commission chose the current site as an emergency landing strip for commercial aircraft. The current site was chosen because it is about midway between Fort Smith and Texarkana, which is about 100 miles between the airports in those towns. Airport Manager Fred Ogden reported that the Mena Airport also provides take-off and landing training for Airman

Mike Sheppard of Mena owns this legendary DC-3 and houses it at the Mena Intermountain Municipal Airport.

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MENA REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM 2018 HEALTH FAIR

Karey Don Kesterson Kesterson was recently named Assistant Chief Financial Officer at Mena Regional Health System. See complete story on page 18

ena Regional Health System will host the 10th Annual Health Fair this Saturday, September 15th from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the hospital. “This is our opportunity to give back to our community while promoting health and wellness. We are very grateful to the many businesses that have donated items to be given away during the event and for the support we’ve received from our volunteers and vendors.”- Sonya Maye, Marketing, PR Director. Vendors will be set up indoors and outdoors for the event. The Arkansas Blood mobile will be present for a blood drive. All donors will receive a Go Hog Wild t-shirt. Also, be sure to visit their booth indoors for a chance to win a smoothie machine. The kids will enjoy face painting, games with prizes, balloon animals, and a huge bounce house. The Drug Task Force is sponsoring a Drug Take Back opportunity for the community to dispose of their unused medications properly. They will be located outside the entrance to the hospital, along with the police and fire department. Come hungry, the Mena Regional Relay for Life Team will be grilling burgers and hamburgers. The cost is $6.00 including water, chips and a cookie. The MRHS Lab Department will be conducting reduced cost screenings during the fair. Lipid Panels (which includes HDL and LDL Cholesterol levels and Triglycerides) will be offered for $10.00. Prostate and Thyroid Cancer Screenings for $15.00. Fasting for blood work is recom-

mended, but not required. Glucose levels will be tested at the Med/Surg booth, along with diabetes education. Blood pressure tests will also be available at the Southwest EMS booth. Air Med and Survival Flight 10 will both offer membership benefits for a very low cost, which can save you thousands if you ever have to utilize the service. Make sure and stop by the Ouachita Rehabilitation Center booth and learn about several new services they are offering, including cupping and dry needling. Visit the Sam’s Club booth for a $10 gift card and new membership discounts. A demonstration about dairy nutrition and cooking with dairy will be presented by the UA Extension Office. Mother to Baby of North Texas will provide free counseling services on exposures during pregnancy and lactation. Additionally, at the MRHS Women’s Services Department, you can find a wealth of information on the benefits of breast feeding and becoming a new mother. The lengthy vendor list includes a wide variety of services beneficial to all ages. Golf cart transportation will be available to and from your vehicle, if needed. When you arrive, just watch for the cart to pass through the parking lot. Those that visit each vendor table will be eligible to win one of the many grand prizes to be announced at the end of the fair. The Morning Walk with Shane

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THE AMERICAN CONSTITUTION, ROOTS AND RESTORATION T

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is rooted in ethical assumptions or norms; and those ethical principles are initially derived from religious perceptions or convictions. In order for the heart of American laws to endure, the source that moved them in the beginning must continue and that source was primarily natural law based in the Judeo-Christian metaphysic. American laws and social institutions rest upon the moral postulates of Christianity and are intricately woven into the fabric of our culture. The American constitution grew out of more than one hundred and ﬁfty years of colonial self-government and more than seven centuries of British experience. Ours is the oldest and the longest functioning constitution in modern history and it has maintained a balance between the claims of freedom and the claims of authority as has no other. The reasons for that are varied, but we can begin with the fact that it was born out of a culture, not created by a country. America possesses two constitutions, existing side by side yet distinct. One is the formal written constitution and the other is the older unwritten one - of customs, compromises, conventions, habits, and ways of living together in the civil social order that developed in America since Jamestown. This order is bigger than its laws, and many aspects of it are

determined by beliefs and customs rather than being created by good laws. Enduring constitutions contain provisions and assumptions which are permanent, preserving a society’s continuity through many generations. No matter how admirable a constitution may look on paper, it will be ineffectual unless the unwritten constitution reﬂects and afﬁrms a moral order of obligation and personal responsibility. As John Adams expressed it, "Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other." James Madison stated, "To suppose that any form of government will secure liberty or happiness without any virtue in the people is a chimerical [impossible/illusionary] idea." What it comes down to is our willingness to govern ourselves in accordance with those timeless and proven "moral and religious" principles and precepts which have sustained us for so long, and doing so through what Edmund Burke described as the "little platoons." These are the local/ community institutions such as our homes, churches, civic organizations, schools, and voluntary associations which serve the common good, undergird American character, strength and freedom, and represent the "unwritten" substance of our Constitution and the building blocks of our culture.

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What happens when that culture abandons its roots, its foundation, its religious heritage founded upon the transcendent? What happens to a tree when its roots cease to function in providing sustenance and stability? Does America's constitution, while still retaining its original form, still live and retain its original identity and purpose? Over time, a people can lose their Constitution even without changing its written provisions. Have we? America was founded and built from the ground up; from individuals, families, and communities and it is still here at the local grassroots level where restoration must begin if it is to be substantive and enduring. This has been happening to some degree over the past several years, but will it continue? Author Russell Kirk stated, "Great states with good constitutions develop when most people think of their duties and restrain their appetites. Great states sink toward their dissolution when most people think of their privileges and indulge their appetites freely.” The ruin or restoration of America's constitution will be determined more by choices than by circumstances." G.K Chesterton reminds us that history does not unfold like clockwork, but instead is the unpredictable unfolding of a moral tale that depends, in every moment, on what people choose to do or not do.

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By Jeff Olson his coming Monday, September 17th is the 231st anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. I would like to take this occasion to share some general thoughts on constitutions as well as some speciﬁcs on ours - including its basis, origin and restoration. Good constitutions are fundamentally organic and develop out of a moral order; and every moral order is born of religious beliefs. At the dawn of any civilization, people unite in search of communion with a higher power, and from that religious community all other aspects of culture ﬂow - including a civilization's laws. True law

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September 12, 2018 OUACHITA STRINGS ENSEMBLE HOLDING SECOND ANNUAL CONCERT IN THE PARK THIS SATURDAY

his Saturday an evening of T music and culture will be provided for the community by a 20-plus

person orchestra made up of local artists under the direction of Merribeth Christopher.

The Ouachita Strings Ensemble (OSE) will be holding their Second Annual Concert in the Park on Saturday, September 15 beginning at 5 p.m. by The Pavilion at Jansen Park in Mena. The concert is free of charge and

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from the Little Rock Air Force base. He also stated the Mena Airport has no flight school, although there a couple of flight instructors in the area. But, the Mena Intermountain is also home to a legendary airplane, a DC-3 that is owned by Mike Sheppard. Sheppard said the DC-3 was a bucket list item. He said it saw it at the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh air show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Sheppard stated when it became available, he purchased it. Sheppard said the DC-3 was the first aircraft that allowed airlines to make a profit by hauling people. Before the DC-3, airlines had to haul cargo to make air travel profitable. He said the first thing you notice about his plane is the massive size and the recognizable sound of the engines. Sheppard said his DC-3 is a 1941 Western Airliner. It was used in World War II by the Army/Air Force. War historians contend the DC-3 contributed to the allies winning the war, more than any piece of hardware. Sheppard's DC-3 was retired in 1969 and was an airliner for five or six

different companies. Sheppard flew his DC-3 and displayed it at the 2017 Thunder Over the Rock air show at the Little Rock Air Force Base. At that air show, Sheppard was approached by an Army officer and asked him fly his aircraft to St. Joseph, Missouri for the Sound of Speed air show. Sheppard reported he opened his DC-3 for tours at the air show and 1,300 people stood in line for 45-minutes to tour the legendary DC-3. He reported half the people who toured the aircraft were children and had never seen a DC-3. Sheppard said many of the people who toured the aircraft stated their first flight was aboard a DC-3. Sheppard plans to fly his DC-3 to Little Rock for the Thunder Over the Rock air show September 27th and 28th. Sheppard said he would like to help organize a fly-in at the Mena Airport in the future. He said the Mena Airport hosted a Wings and Wheels event in the past, and he would like to see the airport host one again. He said he would be willing to let area residents and interested parties take a tour of his famous aircraft.

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will be open to the public. Donations will be accepted and will go towards the OSE Studio’s students’ instruments, instrument repairs, musical supplies and scholarships. Spectators of the concert are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs, picnics and/or drinks. In the event of inclement weather, the venue will be changed to the Grace Bible Church in Mena. For the Second Annual Concert, the OSE will be joined by several local artists, faculty from the Mena High School, Mena Middle School, a member of the Mena High School Band and a member of the Fort Smith Symphony to make up the 20-plus

person orchestra. A variety of musical genres will be performed including classical, Celtic, pop, rock and folk music. Songs from movies such as The Phantom of the Opera and The Patriot will be played as well as covers from bands including Coldplay and Kansas. The OSE is a local music group that was organized in 1991 by Joanne Dyer and Mary Dixon. They meet in Dixon’s private studio under the teaching and direction of Merribeth Christopher. The OSE includes members of all ages and they perform at local and out of town events including weddings, parties, ceremonies, fundraisers, festivals and more.

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POLK COUNTY TAX-DELINQUENT LAND AUCTION NETS $69,795 auction of tax-delinThe Land Commissioner’s ofﬁce said. “In most cases, the original owncounty taxing unit just as if the money Thequentrecent properties in Polk County conducts one tax-delinquent sale per er redeems the delinquent property by had been originally collected there.

collected almost $70,000, the Commissioner of State Lands announced. The auction drew 13 bidders and sold four of the seven available parcels, for a total of $69,795.05 for county and state government.

county each year to dispose of land which has been certified with taxes past-due. “We auction only a small percentage of parcels that are certified to the office,” Commissioner John Thurston

FREEDOM AND RESPONSIBILITY When Jesus said, “you shall know the Truth and the Truth shall make you free,” did He intend for us to understand “freedom” in an absolute sense? Of course not. With real freedom comes responsibility. The old saying is “you are free to swing you arms around until they come into contact with my nose. At that point your freedom ends and responsibility, and accountability, begin.” The Bible never presents a kind of freedom that is absolute; there are always restrictions. When God said “you shall not” He was placing restrictions on freedom. And those restrictions are necessary! God’s rules never conflict with the kind of freedom that is from Him and good for us. In our own time our culture is involved in debating some of those rules and restrictions. Example: does a woman have the kind of freedom over her own body that allows her to kill an unborn child in her body? Some say yes, some say no. The answer is so simple that it is often rejected without real thought. Freedom always, always comes with moral responsibility. While freedom is not absolute, some things are, and without those things we die! Every culture that is made up of two or more people must have rules and responsibilities that govern conduct. The same rules must apply to everyone in that culture. And when someone in that culture refuses to live by those rules chaos results, unless the culture enforces those rules. God gave rules (commandments) in order to create a society in which real freedom is a reality. The Apostle, Paul, in writing a letter to a young preacher named Timothy said: “…the law is not made for a righteous person, but for the lawless and insubordinate, for the ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers…” If we were a people who lived lives with serious responsibility to those around us, if we lived lives where no one murders or steals or lies or blasphemes, then we would not need law, But unfortunately we live in a culture today, in America, where that kind of responsibility is rapidly going away from us. And we are now several generations deep in a culture that is losing the concept of absolutes, and without that we will self-destruct at some point. Without the absolutes of the Word of God every man will soon become a “law unto themselves.” Freedom, yes! Certainly, but freoedom only lives where responsibility abides. We are accountable to God, and we will give an account to Him. But for now we are also accountable to each other and to the culture in which we live. We have licenses to drive our automobiles, but if we do not observe the rules that the culture imposes, then we are in danger of losing the privilege. We are not absolutely free to break the speed-limit, or to drive into an automobile owned by someone else. “I am free in Christ cannot be used as a defense for being irresponsible.” Years ago when speaking to a youth group, one of the young people asked the question “what does it mean to be mature?” The answer is simple: maturity means taking responsibility for our actions, thoughts, and attitudes. Taking responsibility means that we do not blame someone else for the things that we do. Before God “Confession” means that “I did it and it was wrong and no one else is to blame.” A mature culture demands mature individuals. Maturity means living within the rules of the culture and accepting personal responsibility for doing so. In the Christian faith we are responsible, not only to God, but also to each other. We are responsible to encourage, to build, up to care for, to love, to pray for, and, sometimes even to rebuke (but only as the Spirit of God leads!).

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paying the back taxes.” While redemption of property is the preferred method of disposing of tax-delinquent lands, Thurston notes the important role of land sales in returning inactive parcels to the tax rolls. Registered bidders may purchase land at the auctions. Registration to bid at land sales is free. Upon sale of tax-delinquent property, the Commissioner issues a limited warranty deed to the highest bidder. Thurston’s ofﬁce returns delinquent tax and interest collected, whether through redemption or sale, to the

“Last year, we returned more than $17 million to school districts and county governments,” Thurston said. “Polk County received more than $112,000 of that amount. This is an important process, because it provides stable revenue for necessary services including public schools.” Interested Arkansas residents may visit the Commissioner of State Lands website, www.cosl.org, to view the public auction catalog, a listing of properties offered at auction, or the post-auction sales list of properties available that did not sell at auction.

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .September . . . . . . . . . . . 12, . . . 2018 ....... of different crafts and skills along the way, he Jackie was a day care owner and opserved since 1955. Lee was a loving husband, WILLIAM HUFF took pride and joy in work and play of all kinds. erator, she loved the kids she cared father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, William Huff age 82 of Watson, Oklahoma passed away Sunday, September 2, 2018 in Burleson, Texas. William was born July 11, 1936 in Watson, Oklahoma to the late Melvin Huff and Carrie Clement Huff. He worked as an Electrician for many years and proudly served his country in the United States Navy. William was very active in hunting and fishing with family and friends. He also enjoyed his animals, gardening on his farm and just being outside. He was a loving and thoughtful father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friends to all who knew him. He is survived by sons Clint Huff of South Carolina. Doug Huff of Texas. Daughter Terry Scalero of Texas. Grandchildren Brandi Wyatt, Christopher White, Andrew White, Sarah Thomas and Cory Huff. Six Great-grandchildren. Brother Lonnie Huff of Mena, Arkansas. Sisters Alene Hawkins of Winsboro, Texas. Pearlene Just of Hot Springs, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents Melvin and Carrie Huff, brother Alfred Huff, sisters Frances Blake and Minnie Oakley and Lexy Fox. Graveside service will be Saturday, September 8, 2018, 2:00 p.m. at Watson Cemetery with Speaker Ronnie Johnson under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com

LEE ASHLEY GANDY Lee Ashley Gandy, age 83 of Mena, Arkansas passed away Saturday, September 8, 2018 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Lee was born in Anderson, Missouri on November 12, 1934 to the late Raleigh Walter Gandy and the late Myrtle Florence Mason Gandy. He was married to Linda Borders Gandy for 63 happy years. Lee was a self-employed machinist, who accepted difficult jobs and took pleasure in the challenge. He was an accomplished Snooker Enthusiast and enjoyed coon hunting and fly fishing with family and friends. He enjoyed motorcycle riding with Linda and held a patent for developing a Heel and Toe Shifter for motorcycles. Lee served as past president of Mena Youth Baseball League, and a union representative for the Brotherhood of Signalman of the KCS Railroad. He served many years as an Assistant Postmaster and a union representative for postal supervisors. While working as Assistant Postmaster he accomplished 60 hours while maintaining a 4.0 GPA at Henderson’s Mena branch. Lee was Chief Architect and Carpenter on the 49 year old Gandy House on Gandy Lane. He was a generous man offering assistance to those in need. Most of all he loved God and his family. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Mena, where he

and friend to all who knew him. He is survived by Wife Linda MeLee Gandy of Mena, Arkansas; Son Brian Lee Gandy of Huntsville, Texas. Daughters Dawn Renee Jackson and husband Alan of Cabot, Arkansas; Susan Elaine Tre`an-Saor of Culpeper, Virginia. Grandchildren Neal Gandy of Huntsville, Texas; Nathan “Sweet Pea” Gandy of Arlington, Texas; Laura Warren of Lynnwood, Washington; Erinn Warren of Federal Way, Washington; Caleb Jackson of Beebe, Arkansas; Abigail de Roos of Missionary Training Center, Missouri. Great-grandchildren Matthew Taylor, Jacob Taylor, Evelyn Gandy, Naomi Gandy, Tailyn Coleman, Aubree Jackson and Sydney de Roos. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raleigh and Myrtle Gandy, twin sister, Rosa Wilfong and older sister, Hazel Conner. Funeral service will be Friday, September 14, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Mena with Brother David McCord and Brother Russell Threet officiating. Interment will follow in the Pinecrest Memorial Park under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Family and friends visitation will be Thursday, September 13, 2018 at Beasley Wood Chapel from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Pallbearers will be Nathan Gandy, Neal Gandy, Caleb Jackson, Jason Wagner, Jeff Gilchrist, James Carnathan, Ryan de Roos and John Herring. Honorary pallbearers will be Doug Powell, Weldon Curtis, Randy Carter and Richard Martin. www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com

THOMAS EUGENE EATON Thomas Eugene “Gene” Eaton, age 68 of Hatfield, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2018 at the Veterans Hospital in Little Rock. He was born on April 4, 1950 in Salinas, California. Thomas was preceded in death by his wife and mother of his children, Cannie Delores “Dee” Eaton (Youmans), and an infant daughter, Johnna Deanna Eaton. He is survived by three sons, Brandon Sean Eaton at Hatfield, Arkansas, Thomas Joshua Eaton of Russellville, Arkansas and John Mark Eaton of Fayetteville, Arkansas; daughter, Cannie Dionne Zebert, of Pierce City, Missouri; sister, Edna Linde of Harrison, Arkansas; seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren; close personal friends, Peggy and Joe Murphy along with many other family and friends. “Gene”, as he was known, was a man of good humour, ever optimistic, energetic and industrious. He lived overseas while in the military, and traveled extensively for work and pleasure. He spent years as a mechanic for the Union Pacific Railroad, and a over the road truck driver, Gene was an entrepreneur and was very adventurous. Learning a great multitude

Gene loved simple living, boats, motorcycles, dogs, science fiction, DIY projects and being near the water. As a father, he was engaged and fun, leading by example but never seeking to mold his children after himself. A unique man who carved his own path, Gene granted the same respect, tolerance, and goodwill to all whom he met, regardless of their reputation or station in life. He looked to find the good in everyone, and chose to speak of that. Gene had little regard for gossip, and ignored ridicule without effort. Fiercely individualistic, he answered to no one, though he never passed an opportunity to perform a good deed or favor. He needed to feel as though he gave more than he took from life. Gene was humble and kind during good times, stoic and helpful during adversity. He loved meeting new people and seeing new places. Gene suffered many injuries to his body and heart, and bore them without complaint. He was aware of his own shortcomings, and often too hard on himself. Adopting his spouse’s hometown and family as his own, his heart always remained true to his wife. He never remarried and loved her in her absence for over three decades. His remains will be placed with her so that they may be reunited together forever. Gene touched the lives of many many unknown to his survivors. He will be dearly missed. A memorial service and luncheon will be held in his honor at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Pleasant Grove Church of the Nazarene in Cove, Arkansas. Cremation services are under the direction of Cremation Services of Arkansas (501)313-5431 www.cremationservicesofarkansas.com

THOMAS EUGENE EATON Jacqueline Kay Turner, 80 of Vandervoort, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, September 5, 2018. She was born on July 26, 1938 Grand Rapids, Minnesota to the late David Jerald Bergstrom and Susan Margaret Johnson. Jackie was also preceded in death by her two baby boys; Todd Turner and David Turner, three brothers; Jerry Bergstrom, Jim Bergstrom and Rodger Bergstrom, and one infant great grandson; John Wayne Carver. She is survived by two daughters Katherine Johnston and her husband Rex, Katrina Hendricks and her husband Michael, and two sons Joe Turner and Kelly Turner, nine grandchildren; Larry Carver and wife Debbie, Douglas Turner, Eric Carver and wife Lucy, Jessica Turner, Krishna Turner, Nicole Carver, Cody Turner, Colton Hendricks, Conner Hendricks, Loretta Johnston and eleven great grandchildren including her great granddaughter Aubree whom she was so proud to be raising. Numerous nieces and nephews, and other family and friends.

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for and they loved her as well. She was a member at Vandervoort, First Baptist Church and proudly served on the city council for many years. She also was a volunteer at the local polling station. A family hosted celebration of life will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under the trusted direction of A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas, 72076. 501-982-3400 Her online guestbook is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com

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MENA WINS HOME OPENER AGAINST HOT SPRINGS Submitted by Easton Leonard ast Friday, September 7th, the Mena Bearcats (2-1) senior high football team hosted the Hot Springs Trojans (0-2) for their home opener at Bearcats Stadium. Going into Friday’s matchup against the Trojans, Mena had defeated DeQueen (28-14) in a week one matchup, and fell to Prescott (42-14) in week two. The Bearcats were the first team to get on the scoreboard with a thirty-five yard touchdown pass from Max Montgomery to Zane Stephens. Brodersen made the point-after-attempt for Mena, making the score 7-0 with 6:39 left in the first quarter. For their second score of the night, after a turnover by Hot Springs, the Bearcats scored on a twelve yard touchdown pass from Max Montgomery to Brock Strother over the middle. Mena missed the point-after-attempt, to make the score 13-0 in the first quarter of play. With just under six minutes left in the

first half, Cauy House picked-off the Trojans, after a nice rush of the quarterback from Torrey Voisin. Nick Linch then ran twenty-three yards to the Hot Springs one yard line, where Zane Stephens ran in for another Bearcat touchdown. Mena failed on their two-point conversion attempt, making the score 19-0 with 5:08 left in the second quarter. Neither Mena or the Trojans of Hot Springs again in the ballgame, to make the final score 19-0, in favor of the Bearcats. Max Montgomery led the Bearcats from the quarterback position with 158 yards passing and 2 touchdowns, on 11 of 27 completed passes. His primary receiver, Zane Stephens, caught the ball five times for a total of 90 yards, as Marc Wilson had one reception for 32 yards, Andrew Graves two receptions for 14 yards, Nick

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Brock Strother #35 COACHES SELECT BROCK STROTHER AS FARM BUREAU PLAYER OF THE GAME MENA VS HOT SPRINGS

Brock is the son of Stacy and Priscilla Strother. Brock’s outstanding play was very instrumental in the Bearcats win last Friday night over the class 5A Hot Springs Trojans, 19-0. Brock is a senior TE,DE and he had an outstanding touchdown catch and several key blocks for the Bearcats in last week’s game. Brock has plans to continue his football career after high school by taking his size, strength and talents to the next level and playing college football. Agent Mitch Sikes presented him with the game ball. Great Job Brock!!

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Jessie Bailey; Cossatot Achievers 4H; Grand Champion Pen of Pullets; Union Bank

Pate Taylor; Cossatot FFA; Grand Champion Hog; Union Bank

Josiah Wilson; Cossatot Achievers 4H; Grand Champion Pen of Fryer Rabbits; Mena Ford

Matti Youngblood; Straight Shooters 4H; GC County Bred Commercial Heifer; Union Bank

Harlie McCourtney; Mtn Valley 4H; Grand Champion CB Market Goat; Union Bank

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Lindy Price; Cossatot FFA; Grand Champion CB Registered Heifer; Gentry Chevrolet

Braden Smith; Off the Grid 4H; Grand Champion Dairy Goat; Tyson Foods

Rhyen Martin; Cossatot FFA; Grand Champion County Bred Hog; Kenny Miller/Shelter Insurance

Shanna Johnson; Cossatot FFA; Reserve GC Market Steer; Polk County Cattlemen’s

Lacey Floyd; Cossatot Achievers 4H; Reserve GC Market Goat; Union Bank

Aspen Johnson; Sodbusters 4H; Reserve GC CB Registered Heifer; Union Bank

Jade Watkins; All Around 4H; Reserve GC Pen of Fryer Rabbits; Union Bank

Autumn Frachiseur; Cossatot Achievers 4H; Reserve GC CB Commercial Heifer; Gentry Chevrolet

Avery Singleton; Mtn Valley 4H; Reserve GC Pen of Pullets; Union Bank

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Kyntlie Wiles; Mena FFA; Reserve GC Hog; Diamond Bank

Katy McLain; Off the Grid 4H; Reserve GC CB Market Steer; Toon Cattle Company

Braylee Jewell; Cossatot FFA; Reserve GC CB Market Goat; First Financial Bank

Cora Morgan; Cossatot FFA; Reserve GC CB Hog; Union Bank

Cooper Hayes; Hickory Creek 4H; 3rd Overall CB Commercial Heife; Gentry Chevrolet

Zaide Morgan; Cossatot FFA; Market Hog; Union Bank

Tayden Broach; All Around 4H; Market Hog; Union Bank

Colby Saddler; Cossatot FFA; Market Steer; Toon Cattle Company

Paige Evans; Mena FFA; Market Lamb; Gentry Chevrolet

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Ashlen Gonzalez; Cossatot FFA; Market Hog; Tyson Foods

Tommie Whitmire; Cossatot FFA; 4th Overall CB Commercial Heifer ; Union Bank

Gabriel Bell; Hickory Creek 4H; Market Hog; First Financial Bank

Cylie Moody; Mena FFA; Market Goat; Union Bank

Trayton Johnson; Cossatot FFA; Market Steer; Union Bank

Coy Burford; Mena FFA; Market Hog; Union Bank

Makori Gabourel; Mena FFA; Market Lamb; Union Bank

Karson Miller; Mena FFA; Market Hog; Union Bank

Landrie Tadlock; Cossatot FFA; Market Hog; Polk County Farm Bureau

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Makaya Floyd; Cossatot FFA; Market Goat; Gentry Chevrolet

Cooper Hayes; Hickory Creek 4H; Market Hog; First Financial Bank

Rendi Warren; Cossatot FFA; 5th Overall CB Commercial Heifer; Union Bank

Abygail Fortner; Cossatot FFA; Market Hog; Union Bank

Cassidy Ashcraft; Mena FFA; Market Lamb; Union Bank

Lindy Price; Cossatot FFA; Market Hog; Union Bank

Jacey Whisenhunt; Cossatot FFA; 6th Overall CB Commercial Heifer ; Toon Cattle Company

Ava McLain; Off the Grid 4H; Market Hog; Union Bank

Pate Taylor; Cossatot FFA; Market Lamb; Polk County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee

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Hannah Bell; Hickory Creek 4H; Market Hog; Gentry Chevrolet

Dalton McCourtney; Mena FFA; Market Goat; Union Bank

Lexi Miles; Cossatot Achievers 4H; Market Hog West Ark Poultry

Katy McLain; Off the Grid 4H; Market Hog; Union Bank

Braylee Jewell; Cossatot FFA; Market Lamb; Toon Cattle Company

Breanna Hendrix; Mena FFA; Market Hog; A & L Genetics

Jaci Allen; Mena FFA; Market Goat; Union Bank

Mikala Evans; Mena FFA; Market Hog; Diamond Bank

Makaya Floyd; Cossatot FFA; Market Lamb; Union Bank

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Maggie Tadlock; Cossatot Achievers 4H; Market Hog; Union Bank

Shanna Johnson; Cossatot FFA; Market Lamb; Gentry Chevrolet

Claire Walston; Cossatot Achievers 4H; Market Hog; Chambers Bank

Kailey Wade; Cossatot FFA; Market Goat; Tyson Foods

Kelcy Frachiseur; Cossatot FFA; Market Hog; Gentry Chevrolet

Lynlee Cook; Hatfield Green Team 4H ; Market Lamb; Union Bank

Jake Wiles; Mena FFA; Market Hog; Diamond Bank

Shayla Reel; Cossatot FFA; Market Hog; Union Bank

Dalton Jewell; Cossatot Achievers 4H; Market Goat; Tyson Foods

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Justin Bell; Hickory Creek 4H; Market Hog; Union Bank

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KESTERSON NAMED ASSISTANT CFO AT MRHS Karey Don Kesterson was recently named Assistant Chief Financial Officer at Mena Regional Health System. He has been serving as the Controller since May of this year, coordinating department budgets and establishing, monitoring and enforcing internal controls. Kesterson was born at Mena Regional Health System and raised in Mena. He attended Henderson State University after high school where he

Mena Elks Lodge 781 got an early start to Patriotism Week. The Lodge members thanked our local heroes - law enforcement officers, firefighters, first responders and court personnel - with a lunch cookout at the Polk County Courthouse on Wednesday September 5th. The Elks were honored to serve over 100 members of these departments who serve our community.

obtained an Accounting degree. As a junior in college, he interviewed and accepted a position with BKD CPAs in the Fort Smith office. After starting for BKD upon graduation, he passed the CPA exam and became a certified public accountant. He served as a Manager and leader for BKD during his 5 ½ years with the Financial Institution audit team. “Most importantly, this is where I met my wife, Christina. We became heavily ingrained in the Fort Smith community, but always dreamed of coming back home since both of us are from here. We visited often and shared the Mena traditions with our children. With a lot of prayer and great timing, we had the opportunity to come back home and jumped on it. Now we can use our talents and passions to be a part of this great community we have always called home.”- Kesterson.

201 Morrow St N, Mena, AR 71953

(479) 394-2671 STOP BY and SEE US at this year’s HEALTH FAIR Mena Regional Health System September 15th - 8am till Noon

Welcome Back

“Come see me at the Health Fair!” Dr. Alissa Grant

“I’m back! I miss you all so much. lease come and see me and Nurse Elaine soon!” - Dr. Grant Dr. Grant has been practicing pediatric medicine since 2012. She has worked in Mena before, and is now back with her own practice.

Mena Pediatric Center will see all children from January new born 6, 2016 babies in the hospital nursery to 18 yr olds, including:

∙ Well child checks ∙ School and all physicals ∙ Common Illnesses ∙ Continuous care in con junction with Arkansas Children's Hospital ∙ ADHD, Autism, other behavioral conditions

We accept same day appointments! We accept ARKids and most private insurance companies.

Come see us in the First Care Walk-in Building on Hwy 71 North in Mena starting Sept. 5th! Call to schedule an appointment begining Aug. 27th.

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Polk County Births Mena Regional Health System Shelby and Jesse Garcia, of Mena, Arkansas, are the proud parents of a baby girl born September 3rd.

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MENA NETTERS FALL TO NASHVILLE n September 6th, the Mena tennis teams were defeated by the Nashville O Scrappers 5-2. Mena’s Stephanie Lua and Marissa Ortiz defeated the Nashville duo of

BEARCAT FOOTBALL CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 Linch one reception for 7 yards, Brock Strother one reception for 12 yards, and Sam Eﬁrd one reception for 3 yards. Andrew Graves led Mena in rushing yards with 68 on twelves carries, while Zane Stephens rushed for 60 yards on nine carries, Jake Wiles 39 yards on thirteen carries, and Nick Linch 37 yards on three carries. On the defensive side of the ball, Jayden Castillo led the Bearcats with 14 tackles, Cauy House 12 tackles, Marc Wilson and Jonny Gunn 11 tackles each,

and Zion Barnes also in double digit numbers with 10 tackles. The Bearcats next game will be on September 21st at Ozark (1-1), after an off week this week. Up until this point in the season, the Hillbillies from Ozark were defeated by Booneville (42-20) in week one, and then defeated Clarksville (42-13) in week two. The last time Mena took on the Hillbillies was on November 16th, 2012, when Ozark defeated the Bearcats 33-12 in the second round of the 4A State Football Tournament.

Pinkerton and Gibbs by the score of 6-3, while the Mena boys’ doubles team of Payton Medlin and Zeb Wilson also defeated Backus and Howard by the score of 6-3. Mena’s Kara O’Donnal was defeated by Fant, 6-1. Mena’s doubles team of Eli Cook and David Grenier lost to Backus and Howard, 6 to 5. Nashville’s Dyer and Rhodes defeated Avery Bowling and Kyntlie Wiles 6 to 2. Chantal Sims was edged by Nashville’s Barnett 6-3 and Cogburn and Rhodes blanked Mena’s Naudia McCulley and Aliyah Ayers 6-0.

2018 MENA HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING COURT arlier this week, the 2018 Mena E High School Homecoming Court was introduced during a school pep

rally. The 2018 Homecoming Maids are: Freshman: Cassidy Ashcraft and Sarah Grenier Sophomores: Allie Martin and Marissa Ortiz Juniors: Paige Evans and Amy

Thompson Seniors: Hannah McDonald, Halie Standerfer, Caroline Morgan and Kyntlie Wiles Mena’s 2018 Homecoming is set for Friday, October 19th, with the Homecoming Ceremony scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. and the football game against Waldron is set to kickoff at 7.

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MENA POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORTS FOR WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 2ND, 2018 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 9, 2018 FOLLOWS: SEPTEMBER 2, 2018 Report was made of a breakin at a local residence. Case is

pending. Employees at a local retail store reported that someone had walked out of the business with merchandise that had not been purchased. Case is pending identification, location, and interview of suspects seen in a surveillance tape. Wesley Seals, 39, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding warrant from Montgomery County. SEPTEMBER 3 & 4, 2018 Benjamin D. Farley, 19, of Mena was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance. Bailee Christian Cook, 19, of Mena was charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor. SEPTEMBER 5, 2018 A local man reported the theft of a cell phone. Case is pending location and interview of suspect.

Deanna Pate, 35, of Glenwood was arrested on an outstanding warrant from the Mena Police Department. Report was made of the theft of campaign towns from local areas. Case pending. SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 Employees at a local fast food restaurant reported that someone had lost a bicycle from the back of a vehicle. Officers retrieved the bike and took it to the police department for safe keeping. The owner later came to the police station and recovered the bicycle. SEPTEMBER 7, 2018 Asa Reid Dixon, 20, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding warrant. Levi R. Cottman, 28, of Mena was arrested on a warrant from the Polk County Sheriff. SEPTEMBER 8, 2018 Blake Edward Caldwell, 32, of Mena was charged with drinking in public after a complaint from a local resident. SHERIFF’S LOG NOT AVAILABLE AT TIME OF PRESS. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND LOG CHECK IN AT WWW.MYPULSENEWS.COM

Concert in the Park

Ouachita Strings and Friends

CLASSICAL

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Sept. 15th at 5:00 pm Janssen Park* FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Bring your lawn chairs and iced tea (or a picnic!!!), and spend the evening listening to local ar�ist bring to life some of your favorite songs!

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CASH MOB STRIKES AGAIN! Submitted By Judy Thompson Partners to encourage the ‘Buy Local’ ick and Donna Chrisman hosted the effort. Since the monthly activity began September Downtown Cash Mob last October, over $7,000 has been spent at the mobs. Thompson advised that the Saturday morning at American Artisans with complimentary refreshments. After October Cash Mob would be a birthday celebration of the event. Anyone is invited having fun with theatrical introductions, to the Mobs. There are only two rules: memory game, trivia and door prizes, the name of the shop to be ‘mobbed’ Spend at least $20 and have fun! was drawn. The mob then proceeded to Stitch Chick to have more fun and spend money. After Lisa Brewer, Stitch Chick owner, recovered from a big group of ladies laughing, hollering and converging on her store, she welcomed the Mob and told them about her shop. Then the Mob did what they do best: shop! Judy Thompson, Downtown Business Liaison, notes that the Cash Mob is a project Photo on the left was taken at Stitch Chick. Photo above of the Mena Downtown was taken at the American Artisan restaurant. Photos

were submitted by Judy Thompson.

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................................................................................................................................ THURSDAY – 9/13/18

• 7:00 a.m. – Farmers Market at the Mena Depot on Sherwood. • 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Huge Sale at Christ Episcopal Church • .10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 366 Polk Road 50. • 10:30 a.m. – Gator & Friends will be performing at The Mena Senior Center. • 11:30 a.m. – Rotary Club of Mena/ Polk County will meet at Papa’s Mexican Café. Contact Sue Cavner at 234-5844 or Linda Rowe at 234-2575 for more info. • 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. - The Cove Branch of the Polk County Library is open. • 12:00 p.m. – The Mena Lioness Lions meet at the Limetree Restaurant. • 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Salvation Army Family Store helps families with utilities. • 1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. – The First Assembly of God distributes food at 2111 Sutherland or call 394-1229. • 5:00 p.m. - 9th Street Ministries will have a free dinner and fellowship in the 9th Street Ministries building. • 5:00 p.m. - Live gospel, old country and bluegrass music in the Daisy Room at 800 Janssen Ave. • 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 across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy, 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-243-0297. • 6:00 p.m. – Hatfield’s Lion’s Club meets at the Lions Club Field House. • 6:30 p.m. – Mena Chapter #243, Order of the Eastern Star will meet at the Masonic Temple at 701 Port Arthur. Meeting will follow a meal at 6:30 p.m. • 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-243-0297. • 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meets at the old bus barn next The Crossing Church. • 7:00 p.m. – Cherry Hill Fire Department meeting and training at the Fire Station.

FRIDAY – 9/14/18

• 8:00 a.m. – ? – Huge Sale at Christ Episcopal Church • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 366 Polk Road 50. • 12:00 p.m. – The Lions Meetings are held in the Lions Club House on Highway 71 South. • 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Fibers

Arts Group meets at Mena Art Gallery. • 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meets at the old bus barn next 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 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-243-0297.

SATURDAY – 9/15/18

• 7:00 a.m. – Farmers Market at the Mena Depot on Sherwood. • 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Mena Regional Health System “Home Run for Your Health” Health Fair. • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 366 Polk Road 50. • 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Children’s Art Class at the Mena Art Gallery, for children ages 5 to 9. Cost is $2. Call 479-3943880 to reserve spot. • 5:30 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 479216-0533. • 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn. • 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. 479-243-0297 or 479-216-4606. • The Polk County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee Chicken Cookoff due. Call 479-243-6525 for more information.

SUNDAY – 9/16/18

• 2:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-243-0297. • 3:00 p.m. – Worship service is held at Sulpher Springs Church. • 5:00 p.m. – United Methodist Youth Group at the First United Methodist Church in Mena. • 6:00 p.m. – Financial Peace University classes begin at First United Methodist Church; 501 Ninth Street. For more information call 479-394-3051.

MONDAY – 9/17/18

• 10:30 a.m. – Caregiver Meeting at Cossatot Senior Center. • 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. – The Cove Branch Library will be open. • 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Mena Seventh-Day Adventist Church Food Pantry across from the Polk County Fairgrounds. Non-perishable food, personal care items, and nutritional help. No one will be turned away. • 5:30 p.m. – Polk County Re-

publican Committee meets at Polk County Library, North Room. • 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn. • 6:30 p.m. – Boy Scouts of America Troop 92 meets at First United Methodist Church. Everyone is welcome. • 6:30 p.m. – The Lady Ouachitas will meet at the Bear State Bank Main Branch. • 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-243-0297. • 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meets at the old bus barn next The Crossing Church. • 7:00 p.m. – Ouachita Beekeepers Association meeting at Union Bank.

TUESDAY – 9/18/18

• 7:00 a.m. – Farmers Market at the Mena Depot on Sherwood. • 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 driving portion of the driver’s test will be given at the Morrow Street Housing Authority as long as road conditions are optimal, and the written 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 366 Polk Road 50. • 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – “Art Day” at Mena Art Gallery, 607 Mena St. Bring your current project and work with other artists. • 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 weighins, followed by a meeting. • 5:30 p.m. – Friends of the NRA Banquet at Ouachita Center U of A Rich Mountain. Call 479-234-5482, 479-216-

5728, 479-430-6350 for more information. • 6 – 8 p.m. – Country and Gospel music is played at the Polk County Housing Authority Community Room. • 6:00 p.m. – The Regular Hatfield Town Council will meet at the Town Hall in Hatfield. • 7:00 p.m. – VFW Post 4451 meeting at Veterans Park in Acorn. • 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Bluegrass music at Morrow Street Housing Authority Community Room. • 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at First United Methodist Church, 9th & Port Arthur. 479-234-2887 or 479-2343043.

WEDNESDAY – 9/19/18

• 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 366 Polk Road 50. • 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. • 5:45 p.m. – The Mena First United Methodist Church Kidz will meet. • 6:00 p.m. – Warriors for Christ will meet at the Southside Church of God. • 6:15 p.m. – Dallas Avenue Baptist Church hosts Discovery Kids – Kindergarten Thru 5th Grade; Collide Youth Ministry – 6th Thru 12th Grades; and Adult Bible Study. • 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Trek and Varsity for Middle and High School students at Grace Bible Church, 1911 Hwy 71 N. Mena. All Area Middle and High School students are welcome. • 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-243-0297.

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Daniel’s Carpentry and Painting, home repair, decks, privacy fences, fence rows, underpinning, etc. Also lawn and garden work. Call 479-2161101 or 479-216-2299 Books & Stuff (479) 234-5568, 410 Sherwood Ave. Mena, AR Clean and comfortable housing since 1969, No Pets. J. Ray & Maria’s MH Park and Rentals. Hwy 71 North, Mena, AR. 479-216-3085 Dugan Lawn Care & Landscaping is Polk County’s go to lawn care and landscape maintenance company. Let us do the work for you this fall getting your property cleaned up and ready for next year. We offer leaf clean up, fall fertilization, seeding mulch work, seasonal planting, brush hogging, tree/shrub/hedge trimming, light construction, drive way repair, and brush hogging. See what we can do for you. 479-394-2699. 9/12 GET RICH AND FAMOUS open the restaurant you have always wanted to own. Former restaurant space now available. No equipment. Water/Gas/Electric/ Trash all paid, three months free rent to help you get started. Great Location, 410 Sherwood, State Farm Insurance Bldg. George S. Davis 479-243-5049 TFN

The Polk County Road Department will be accepting sealed bids for (2) new Ford 2019 F250, extended cab, 4x4 pickups. Bids are to be opened in the Polk County Judge’s office at the Polk County Courthouse at 507 Church Avenue in Mena, Arkansas at 9:00 a.m. September 20, 2018. All interested parties should contact Polk county Judge Brandon Ellison at 479-394-8133 for complete specifications and instructions.

Dugan Lawn Care and Landscaping is a team of fully licensed, insured, and uniformed professional. Let us get your lawn in shape for Fall with our seasonal services. Flower bed/landscape construction, light drive way repair, seasonal planting, pre-emergence, hedge/shrub/tree trimming, property clean up, and much more. Call for a free estimate 479-394-2699. We are lawn care done right HUGE SALE – CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 803 Church Street, Thursday Sept. 13th 8am-5pm; Friday Sept. 14th 8am-? Sale items include: electric roaster oven, small iron patio table and chair, multi-function office machine, ab scissor workout machine, coats, clothing, jewelry, household items, books, linens, and much more!! Proceeds go to support local charities. 9/12

Yard mowing, weed eating, bush hogging, handyman services and repairs, light carpentry and power washing. Have a tractor with implements for larger jobs. Bill Duff 479-216-5204 MENA MIC NIGHT, Saturday, September 22, 6:30 pm, 600 block Mena Street. Do you have talent to share with others? Do you have a child who enjoys performing? Mena Downtown Partners will liven up Saturday night- music, dance, poetry, comedy. No fee. To be on the lineup text 479-216-7644 or send e-mail to scootiejudy@gmail.com. Mic and speaker provided. Starting a monthly event. Those interested in providing sidewalk fun such as face painting, caricatures, balloon animals are invited to participate. You may charge for your services. One food fundraiser per event allowed. Anyone interested in participating in any way must express that interest by texting or e-mailing. Seating not provided. Lawn chairs welcomed. 9/19

Need a painter? Call Chuck , 35+ years experience. Residential, commercial, brush, roll, spray, water blasting, stain cabins. Dry wall repair, epoxy floors, wallpaper striping, cabinets, no job too small. Home 479-385-9320 Cell 505414-0302.

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2018

MSRP MSRP

$44,430 $44,430

Cheverolet Cheverolet Silverad Silverad oo 1500 1500

Gentry Dscnt -5,636 Gentry Dscnt -5,636 Consumer cash -1,000 Consumer cash -1,000 GMF DPA -1,000 GMF DPA -1,000 Increment/Cash -2,000 Increment/Cash -2,000 Bonus Cash -2,000 Bonus Cash -2,000 ____________ ____________

2018

Cheverolet Silverado Cheverolet Silverado 1500 1500 $48,140 Crew Cab Short Box 4WD

MSRP MSRP

$48,140

Gentry Dscnt -5,165 Gentry Dscnt -5,165 Consumer cash -1,000 Consumer cash -1,000 GMF DPA -1,000 GMF DPA -1,000 Increment/Cash -2,000 Increment/Cash -2,000 Bonus Cash -2,000 Bonus Cash -2,000 ___________ ____________

Crew Cab Short Box 4WD

2018Chevy Silverado 2018Chevy Silverado

P7659

$32,794 $32,794

$11,636 $11,636 Off Off MSRP MSRP

1500 P7317 P7317

** must GMF must finance finance with with MSRPGMF $50,420

Gentry Discount -$2,902 Consumer Cash -$1,500 INC Consumer Cash -$2,000 Bonus Cash -$ 500 BONUS CASH ENDS 9-10-18 Crew Cab Short Box GMF Short Cash -$1,500 Crew Cab Box MUST: MSRP $50,535 GM LT Trade Allow. -$1,750 4WD LT Z71 TX Ed 1.MSRP OWN & TRADE A $50,535 99 or NEWER GMC VEHICLE 4WD Z71 TX Ed 2. BE APPROVED & ACCEPT BUYPOWER CARD BuyPower Cash -$ 250 Gentry Dscnt -5,573 -5,573 3.Gentry FINANCEDscnt WITH GM FINANCIAL Consumer cash cash -1,000 -1,000Gentry Price: Consumer

2018

Cheverolet Cheverolet Silverad Silverad oo 1500 1500

$41,941

GMF -1,000 GMF DPA DPA -1,000 Increment/Cash Increment/Cash -3,000 -3,000 Bonus -2,000 Bonus Cash Cash -2,000 ___________ ___________

2018Chevy Colorado

B7374

$37,962

$12,573 Off MSRP

DEMO

P7574 P7574 * must finance with GMF

2018

MSRP $35,960 Gentry Discount -$2,294 Bonus Cash -$ 500 LABOR DAY CASH ENDS 9-10-18 Labor Day Std CashBox -$ 500 Double Cab MUST: Conquest -$2,000 MSRP $47,670 1. BE APPROVED & ACCEPT BUYPOWER CARD 4WD LT Z71 All Star Ed 2. OWN & TRADE A 99 or NEWER NON-GM PRODUCT BuyPower Cash -$ 250 -5,779 Gentry Dscnt Consumer cash -1,000Gentry Price:

Cheverolet Silverad o 1500

$30,416

-1,000 GMF DPA Increment/Cash -2,000 Bonus Cash -2,000 M7717 ____________

2018Chevy Malibu $35,891

$11,779 Off MSRP

P7239 * must finance with GMF

$36,975 $36,975

P7546

$11,165 $11,165 Off Off MSRP MSRP

1500 P7605 P7605

** must GMF must finance finance with with GMF MSRP $44,150

Gentry Discount -$1,721 Consumer Cash -$1,500 INC Consumer Cash -$1,000 Bonus Cash -$ 500 BONUS CASH ENDS 9-10-18 GMCab TradeShort Allow. Box -$1,750 Crew Cab Short Box Crew MUST: MSRP $51,335 MSRP $51,335 4WDBuyPower TX Ed Ed Cash -$ 250 1. OWN & TRADE A 99 or NEWER GMC VEHICLE 4WD TX GMF DPA Cash -$1,500 2.Gentry BE APPROVED Dscnt -5,358 Gentry Dscnt & ACCEPT -5,358BUYPOWER CARD

2018

Cheverolet Cheverolet Silverad Silverad oo 1500 1500

3. FINANCE WITH GM FINANCIAL

Consumer Consumer cash cash -1,000 -1,000 Gentry Price: GMF DPA -1,000 GMF DPA -1,000 Increment/Cash Increment/Cash -3,000 -3,000

$35,929

2019Chevy Equinox

Bonus -2,000 Bonus Cash Cash -2,000 ____________ ____________

N7745

$38,977

$12,358 Off MSRP

P7607 P7607 * must finance with GMF

2018

MSRP $28,195 Gentry Discount -$1,241 GMF DPA -$ 750 GM Trade Allow. -$1,000 Double Cab Std Box BuyPower Cash -$ 250

Cheverolet Silverad o 1500 4WD LT

4WD LT $44,760 Gentry Price:

MSRP

Gentry Dscnt -5,507 MUST BE APPROVED & ACCEPT BUYPOWER CARD Consumer cash -1,000 MUST OWN & TRADE A ‘99 or NEWER GM PRODUCT

$24,954

GMF DPA -1,000 Increment/Cash -2,000 Bonus Cash -2,000 ____________

C7144

2018Chevy Camaro $33,253

$11,507 Off MSRP

2018

Cheverolet Cheverolet Silverado Silverado www.GentryChevyInc.com 1500

P7382 * must finance with GMF

1500

Crew Cab Box CrewHwy Cab Short Short70 Box E 1027 4WD TX Ed 4WD TX Ed Gentry Dscnt -5,280 Gentry Dscnt -5,280 De Queen, AR Consumer cash -1,000 Consumer cash -1,000 GMF DPA -1,000 1-800-649-9929 GMF DPA -1,000

MSRP MSRP

$47,715 $47,715

2018Chevy Silverado

Increment/Cash -3,000 Increment/Cash -3,000 Bonus Cash -2,000 Bonus Cash -2,000 ____________ ____________

P7531

$35,435 $35,435

$12,280 $12,280 Off Off MSRP MSRP

1500 P7552

P7552 ** must finance with GMF must finance with GMF MSRP $44,150

Gentry Discount -$3,521 Consumer Cash -$1,500 INC Consumer Cash -$1,000 Bonus Cash -$ 500 BONUS CASH ENDS 9-10-18 DPABox -$1,500 Crew Cab Short MUST: Crew CabGMF Short Box 1.MSRP OWN & TRADE A$49,450 99 or NEWER GMC VEHICLE4WDGM Trade Allow. -$1,750 TX Ed MSRP $49,450 2. BE APPROVED & ACCEPT BUYPOWER CARD4WD TX Ed Buying Power Cash -$ 250 Gentry Dscnt -5,155 3.Gentry FINANCE WITH GM FINANCIAL Dscnt -5,155 Consumer Consumer cash cash -1,000 -1,000 Gentry Price:

2018

Cheverolet DEMO Cheverolet Silverad Silverad oo 1500 1500

$34,379

GMF DPA DPA -1,000 GMF -1,000 Increment/Cash -3,000 Increment/Cash -3,000 J7359 Bonus Cash Cash -2,000 Bonus -2,000 ____________ ____________

2018Chevy Trax

$37,295

$12,155 Off MSRP

P7480 P7480 * must finance with GMF MSRP $21,985 Gentry Discount -$1,294 Consumer Cash -$2,250 GMF DPA -$1,250 Double Cab Std Box BuyPower Cash -$ 250

2018

MSRP

DEMO

Cheverolet Silverad o 1500 $44,760 4WD LT 4WD LT

Gentry Dscnt -5,507 Gentry Price: MUST BE APPROVED & ACCEPT BUYPOWER CARD Consumer cash -1,000

$16,941

MUST FINANCE WITH GMF

-1,000 GMF DPA Increment/Cash -2,000 Bonus Cash -2,000 ____________

X7753

2018Chevy Cruze

$33,253

$11,507 Off MSRP

P7381 * must finance with GMF

entry 1-800-649-9929 www.GentryChevyInc.com hevrolet $26,402 $18,102 26,490

MUST: 1. BE APPROVED & ACCEPT BUYPOWER CARD 2. OWN & TRADE A 99 or NEWER GMC VEHICLE 3. FINANCE WITH GM FINANCIAL

MSRP $31,610 Gentry Discount -$1,120 Consumer Cash -$2,250 GMF DPA -$ 750 GM Trade Allow. -$ 750 BuyPower Cash -$ 250

Gentry Price:

MUST OWN A ‘99 OR NEWER MUSTANG LABOR DAY CASH ENDS 9-10-18 MUST FINANCE WITH GMF

MSRP $31,495 Gentry Discount -$1,093 Consumer Cash -$ 500 Labor Day Cash -$ 500 GMF DPA -$1,000 Mustang Conquest -$2,000

Gentry Price:

MSRP $22,795 Gentry Discount -$ 693 Consumer Cash -$2,250 GMF DPA -$ 750 GM Trade Allow. -$ 750 BuyPower Cash -$ 250

1027 Hwy 70 East De Queen, AR

MUST OWN & TRADE A ‘99 OR NEWER GM VEHICLE MUST BE APPROVED & ACCEPT A BUYPOWER CARD MUST FINANCE WITH GMF

Gentry Price: