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Homecoming Royalty to be Crowned at Bearcat Stadium Friday

PULSE PHOTO BY ILANA BURK THE MENA 2015 HOMECOMING ROYALTY HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED: Front row, L-R Freshman Alex Yang, Sophomore Mackenzie Martin, Junior Marley Jones, Senior Beth Coogan, Senior Jordan Ward, Senior Brooke Hines, Senior Keeley Jones, Junior Lexi Brooks, Sophomore Madison Maddox, and Freshman Ashley Young. The community is invited to be a part of the week’s Homecoming festivities which begin Wednesday with a downtown parade at 5:30 p.m. The pep rally will be held Friday morning, September 18, at the Union Bank Center with the official Homecoming Ceremonies beginning at 6:30 p.m. when the court is escorted onto the field by Senior Bearcats at which time the Queen will be crowned. Bearcat fans are hopeful the new Queen’s reign will bring the Bearcat’s first victory of the season as they host the Mansfield Tigers. Kick-off is at 7 p.m. The game will be broadcast on KQOR 105.3 FM with play by play action by Phillip Wilson and Todd Aynes.

Record Cyclists Expected Businesses Experiencing Acorn School Planning for Addition of ‘Safe Room’ for Annual Wheel-A’Mena Counterfeit Wave

BY MELANIE BUCK A record number of cyclists are expected for this weekend’s annual Wheel-A’ Mena Tour to the Top hosted by Rotary Club of Mena and Polk County.

The race will begin at 8 a.m. on Saturday, September 19. There are three distances to choose from, a 30mile race, 50-mile race, and a 70-mile race, all of which will begin and end at Janssen Park in Mena. Rotarian James Earl Turner recently co-hosted Mena Morning Show with Mark Hobson on KENA 104.1 FM and discussed the influx of tourism money that the event generates each year.

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BY MELANIE BUCK Polk County has recently seen an uptick of counterfeit bills at local businesses. Mena Police Investigator John Logan said, “We have taken in several counterfeit bills over the past month. We do have some leads and are working with the secret service. We have interviewed several people during the investigation.”

Walmart Supercenter Manager Scott Brown said counterfeit bills generally “come in waves.” Brown further explained, “When we start getting counterfeit bills we start checking and marking bills regularly. They [counterfeit money producers] have started making smaller CONTINUED ON PAGE 8

Closing at 1 pm on Wednesday, September 23rd, in preparation of a special event!

BY MELANIE BUCK The Acorn campus of Ouachita River School District may be getting a tornado shelter/safe room by next spring. School Superintendent Jerry Strasner said that FEMA has approved a grant that will pay for 75 percent of the project while the rest will have to come out of the school’s pocketbook. Bids on the project will open next week pending approval from the Ouachita River School Board to pay their portion of the cost.

Strasner said that school architect Craig Boone and Ashley Garris at Western Arkansas Planning wrote and submitted the grant and that the project could cost approximately CONTINUED ON PAGE 7

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Mena Regional Health System has celebrated more success in performance. The Emergency Department, Nursing, Radiology and Registration Clerks are collectively responsible for exceeding the 98 percent goal for EKGs (electrocardiogram) performed within 15 minutes upon patient arrival.

When patientsarrive in the Emergency Department with chest pain, immediate diagnosis is crucial. During the month of August, the team reached 100 percent. The Mammography Department received an evaluation from Radiation Control, Arkansas Department of Health. Lynn Foster and LeAnn Fryar, mammography technologists, were presented the evaluation following the inspection and no state violations or items of noncompliance were identified.

Foster and Fryar are very compassionate about the early detection of breast cancer. Throughout their combined years of mammography experience, they have seen many lives saved by routine mammograms, which detect tumors and abnormal tissue in the breast. Often times, tumors are too small or too deep to be found by breast examination.

The Mena Elks Lodge #781 recently made a generous donation to the Mena Fire Department and the Polk County Courthouse. Elks’ Secretary Cheryl Smith said they purchased a special taser for the courtroom in the Polk County Courthouse. Smith explained that it is specifically for courtroom use and along with the taser they purchased a holster and cartridges costing approximately $1,400 in total.

The Elks’ Esteemed League Knight Brian Thompson said, “We’ve been helping the infrastructure of our County for more than 100 years. Each year we try to find something to help sponsor the local law enforcement or rural and city fire departments. We decide how much we can spend and vote on what we can do.”

The Fire Department received several new pieces of gear to outfit on their engines costing around $700. Three new wrench bags that will attached to the hoses were purchased so that firefighters can have quicker access to the tools they need while running a hose. Also purchased were three new poles that will aid the firefighters during salvage operations.

Mena Fire Chief John Puckett thanked the Elks for their support. “We’re thankful to the Elks for helping their community out. They gave us money last year and again this year and everything helps. That’s the way we keep up with new ideas that we want to try.”

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DAR Promotes Constitution Week Mayor Signs Proclamation

September 17, 2015 begins the national celebration of Constitution Week, the weeklong commemoration of America’s most important document. This landmark idea that men had the inalienable right as individuals to be free and live lives under their own governance was the impetus of the American Revolution.

“Constitution Week is the perfect opportunity to read and study this great document which is the safeguard of our American Liberties,” states DAR President General Lynn Forney Young. “We encourage all citizens across the country to take time this week to reflect on our heritage of freedom and come together to Celebrate America!’

Known as the largest woman’s patriotic organization in the world, DAR has served America for 125 years to preserve American history and support better education for our nation’s children. To learn more about the work of today’s DAR, visit www.DAR.org.

KENA 104.1FM will incorporate “Constitutional Minutes” as part of its news casts during the week with interesting facts surrounding the creation of the Constitution and the men who framed the document that became the legal foundation of our country and to encourage all to protect and defend the U.S. Constitution.

The local James K. Polk Chapter of the DAR garnered a Mayoral Proclamation observing Constitution Week in Mena. Joining Mayor George McKee (seated) from L-R are DAR members Marlene Ashman, Era Looney and Kathy Haglar.

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Laws Sentenced to 10 Years in ADC

Two Mena Men Arrested in Marijuana Growing Operation

BY MELANIE BUCK Michael Laws, age 29, of Mena was sentenced to 10 years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections by presiding Polk County Circuit Judge Jerry Ryan on Monday, September 14, 2015. The sentence comes after a string of probation violations on behalf of Laws, specifically of the condition of having no contact with the victim in the original case.

Law was convicted by a jury of his peers on July 16, 2015 in Polk County Circuit Court of felony sexual assault of a minor in the 1st degree. He was sentenced by the jury to 10 years probation. At that time, Prosecutor Andy Riner recommended to Judge Ryan that he also impose a permanent no contact order with the victim, who is now 18 years of age, which he did, as well as added to the jury’s recommended sentence that the probation be supervised. Laws was also required to register as a sex offender.

However, after multiple times of being caught with the victim after being convicted, including an incident that stemmed last week in a Fort Smith motel, and being arrested for criminal trespass last Friday, Laws was brought back before Circuit Court on Monday for a probation violation hearing. ACC Probation Officer Frank Gibson testified at the hearing that he has been unable to successfully supervise Laws, “It’s clear watching his body language today that he finds probation to be a joke. He’s laughing and talking to his wife earlier and talking to [the victim] now, making verbal gestures. During incarceration he’s had several incident reports from the Sheriff’s office where he’s had contact with females. He does not take probation seriously. He does not listen to me when I say, ‘do not have contact,’ he does not listen to this court when it says, ‘no contact.’ He is not going to listen; this is not going to stop. This has happened over and over again, it’s repetitive.”

Judge Ryan told Laws, “What bothers me is that the jury, on July 16, saw some sympathy for you and you have just thrown your nose up. The jury is a laughing stock to you as well as this court. I have never in the 27 years that I have been a judge, ever seen anybody that tried so hard to get to the penitentiary.”

After sentencing Laws was remanded to the Polk County Detention Center while awaiting a transfer to the Arkansas Department of Corrections. Laws will be eligible for parole upon completion of ¼ of his sentence, and he will receive credit for time already served.

BY LEANN DILBECK A joint investigation of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department, 18th West Judicial Drug Task Force, the Polk County Sheriff’s Department, and law enforcement of the U.S. Forest Service, resulted in the arrest of two Polk County residents for a marijuana growing operation near the Polk and Montgomery County lines near the Edwards Cemetery.

Montgomery County Sheriff David White told The Pulse that LEO of the U.S. Forest Service came to them, after the initial discovery of the patch, to launch a multi-agency investigation. After an initial 7+ week investigation, and a search warrant being issued by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office for the Hamilton residence, warrants were issued for the arrest of 28 year old Robert A. Hamilton and Forrest K. Crowley, age 26, both of Mena on a Charge of Manufacture of a Schedule VI Controlled Substance.

White commended the efforts of all of the agencies involved, “This was a good combined effort by all of the agencies involved.

Everybody did their part and we got two solid arrests.”

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Mena City Council Approves Measures at Monthly Meeting

BY MELANIE BUCK Mena City Council met last week at City Hall and introduced two new resolutions, approved the purchase of equipment, and appointed members to various committees.

The Street Department was approved to receive a new roller that will be purchased from the low bidder, Scott Equipment, for $16,500. Mayor McKee explained the advantage the new roller will bring. “With all the patching we’re doing, the roller works a lot better than driving back and forth with a truck to pack it down.

We can pull the roller behind our regular trucks and it’s going to make it a lot better.”

Resolution #1320 was passed by the Council authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk/ Treasurer to enter into an engineering services agreement with Vaughn Engineering, Inc., a local engineering firm owned by Greg Vaughn. Vaughn explained that approximately 40 miles of water distribution lines will be installed in some areas, including Big Fork, Sulpher Springs, Hog Jawl, and Polk Road 42.

Mena Water Utilities Manager Charles Pittman said that funding the project has been a 10-year process but they have finally seen fruition to all of the work. Pittman said the funding is split into four parts. The Utility received a USDA loan in the amount of $425,000, the USDA Rural Development is giving a $1.25 million grant, a second grant is funded from state agency, CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) for $1,115,200, and the Water Department is responsible for only $9,800. The cost of the project is an estimated $2.8 million dollars and will have the ability to supply water for up to 250 potential customers.

Resolution #1321 was also passed by City Council. It will allow the submission of an application for a Trails for Life grant that will benefit Aubry Tapley Park. Parks and Recreation Superintendent Nathan Fowler explained that a quarter-mile walking trail will be built upon approval of the $35,000 non-matching grant. Fowler will make a presentation to the state in February and hopes to know whether the grant is approved or not by the end of March 2016.

In other matters, the Council approved the appointment of Ron Tilley to the Mena Planning Commission, his term is set to expire on October 31, 2018 and the re-appointment of Austin Emery to the Mena Hospital Commission, set to expire on August 31, 2020. The ordinance review committee reported that they tabled a request to allow the sale of fireworks inside the city and will revisit the subject pending further questions and research.

In department reports, Fire Chief John Puckett reported that the Mena Fire Department responded to 15 calls, one auto extrication, four airport stand-bys, two grass fires, and one unauthorized burn. Mena Regional Health System Administrator Jay Quebedeaux said that the hospital had 188 admissions in August, 725 emergency room visits, 33 babies delivered, 1,732 clinic visits, and 77 surgeries. Parks Superintendent Jerry McKee said a new electric motor was purchased for the pump at Mena City Pool after the old one went out at the end of the swimming season. Police Chief Brandon Martin reported that Mena Police Department Officers worked 24 accidents, several arrests, and 137 reserve officer hours were donated during August. Martin also said that they have seven people in their reserve officer training class, four of which will remain in Mena, and three will volunteer at other agencies.

The next Mena City Council meeting is slated for October 13 at 6 p.m. in Mena City Hall.

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The Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary Unit #46 visited Rich Mountain Nursing and Rehab Center recently to distribute Veteran’s door plaques. Those receiving the door plaques were William Stokes who served in the United States Air Force and Robert Medcalf and T.C. Horn who both served in the U.S. Army. “They were excited to receive them and we appreciate their service to our country,” said Carol Burns, DAV Adjutant.

Presenting the plaques with Burns were DAV Commander Margaret Scott and member James Scott.

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“Craig and Ashley have done several safe rooms. Craig was Mena and Cossatot River’s architect and has done several in the area. That’s how we were able to get the grant,” explained Strasner. He continued, “I knew from previous history that they were able to seize funding for safe rooms. There was some money available in our area through emergency management so it made it possible for us to get the funding.”

During the day, when there are no storms in the area, the safe room will be utilized as an elementary P.E. Room. It will also be available to the community in the afternoons and weekends. “If the tornado sirens go off, it will automatically open the doors on the safe room,” said Strasner, providing extra safety to the community during hours when the school is closed. The safe room will hold around 600 people, and will fit all students and employees of the Acorn campus.

“We’re continuing to try to provide a safe and caring environment to our kids so we’re really excited that we’ve been blessed with these funds to do something like this with,” Strasner said.

Riders Saddle Up for St. Jude

SUBMITTED Trail riders will Saddle Up for St. Jude at an event on Saturday, September 26, 2015. The event gives horse lovers the opportunity to raise funds to help support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, one of the world’s premier pediatric cancer research centers.

The ride begins at 2:00 p.m. at the Posey Hollow Horsecamp located at 243 Polk 306. Riders will enjoy a 4 hour guided ride followed by a bonfire and hot dog/marshmallow roast. Participant forms are available at Polk County Farmers, Mena Feed, Ouachita Equine Clinic, the Polk County Extension Office and Country Express. Participants can also register online at: http://fundraising. stjude.org/polkcounty. St. Jude provides prizes for individuals who raise funds. In addition, those who raise the most funds will win locally donated items and all participants will be eligible for door prizes.

Since opening in 1962, St. Jude has treated children from all 50 states and around the world. No child is ever denied treatment because of a family’s inability to pay. With a daily operating cost of $1.7 million, St. Jude depends mostly on public contributions and fundraising events like Saddle Up for St. Jude.

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bills and trying to get it passed. Some of the ones we’re getting are really good. Some of them have even passed the ladies in the accounting office, and they are good at what they do. We are marking the smaller bills as precautionary measure.”

Brown also said that counterfeit bill producers are changing up the way they make the fake money and using a process to bleach out a real bill, such as a one dollar or five dollar bill, and printing a larger bill on top. Because the paper is “real” the bill will mark as a real bill when hit with a counterfeit marker, however, when held up to the light, the real value can usually be seen. “A lot of times, the ones that mark right, we don’t have time to check them all. But the bank, their money counting machine finds them. So when we take our deposits, they find them and let us know. We make it right with the bank and the counterfeit bill hangs in the cash office and the police will come and collect them,” said Brown.

Logan said that the public needs to examine their bills closely. “They need to pay attention to the security details that are built into the bills. Don’t put a whole lot of faith into the counterfeit markers and if you think you have a fake bill, call the Mena PD or Sheriff’s Department and they will assist you with making a report.”

The security features that are built into real bills include a 3D security ribbon, color-shifting ink, portrait watermark, security thread, raised printing, and microprinting. The features can be searched for online, or call local law enforcement. The phone number for Mena Police Department is 479-394-1212 and the Polk County Sheriff’s Department is 479-394-2511.

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To register, visit BikeReg.com prior to the race for a $50 pre-registration fee, which includes a t-shirt. Late registrations will be accepted on Friday, September 18, from 5 -7 p.m. and Saturday, September 19, from 6:30 – 7:30 a.m., for a $65 fee. For more information, go to www.wheelamena.org or contact one of the Rotary members. Snacks will be provided before the race and at rest stops throughout the course, with hamburgers being served at the finish.

In recent years, there have been more than seventy cyclists from more than five states enter the race that is quite unique due to it’s long trek over Arkansas’ second highest peak, Rich Mountain. The ride has become very popular with avid cyclists for the challenge of the steep hills and the scenic views that the Ouachita Mountains provide through the Talimena Scenic Drive.

It’s 4-H Mum Fundraiser Time

It’s time for the annual Polk County 4-H Fall Mum Sale. Each year, Polk County 4-H clubs hold the sale that raises funds to support their educational programs for members.

The mums are grown by Arkansas’ largest greenhouse grower and are $20 each.

The pots are 12 inches with 22 – 24 inch plants. There are only 250 available and you are encouraged to order early to get your choice of color. The six colors available are bronze, purple, yellow, red, white,

and tri-colored.

You can contact the Polk County Extension Office, located on DeQueen Street in Mena, by calling 479-394-6018. All orders must be prepaid and the plants will be available for pickup the week of September 15.

Mena FBC welcomes new Pastor First Baptist Church of Mena is delighted to welcome our new pastor, Bro. Russell Threet, his wife Sarah, and their boys to our church family. Bro. Russell comes from Buckingham County, Virginia where he was the pastor of the Chestnut Grove Baptist Church. He is a graduate of Bellevue University and Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary. He is a dedicated minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and is passionate about prayer, biblical preaching, teaching, evangelism and community outreach.

First Baptist Church is excited about calling Bro. Russell and cannot wait to see what God has in store for His church! Join us this Sunday morning for breakfast at 9:00 am, Sunday school at 9:30 am and Bro. Russell’s first Sunday Morning Worship Service at 10:30 am.

Mena FBC is a place where families are welcome and the truth is taught! First Baptist Church is located at 811 Port Arthur Ave. For more information call the church office at 479.394.2541.

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Leslie Ross Dollar, age 92, of Pine Ridge, Arkansas died Thursday, September 10, 2015 at the Montgomery County Nursing Home. He was born on Friday, April 6, 1923 to Roy Ernest and Stella Pearl Allen Dollar in Huron, Texas.

Leslie served his country in the United States Air Force during World War II for 3 years and was honorably discharged. Leslie was a great provider for his family and loved spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren. He worked many years as a mechanic and was a partner in D&H Garage in Mena in the 1960’s.

He enjoyed fishing and hunting, horseback riding, playing cards and dominoes. Leslie was a member of the Northside Church of Christ for many years. Leslie was a loving father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend, and will be missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Myrna Roberta Dollar; three brothers, Earl, Horace, and Charles Dollar; six sisters, Bertha Dollar, Verna Roberts, Alzena Armstrong, Alene Whinery, Mary Ruth Jenkins Armstrong, and Annette Swan Whitworth.

Leslie is survived by his two sons and daughters-in-law, Travis and Kathy Dollar of Pine Ridge and Alton and Betty Dollar of Pine Ridge; four grandchildren, Toy Adams and husband, Neil of Pine Ridge, Dusty Dollar of Pine Ridge, Rex Dollar and wife, Amy of Pine Ridge and Ricky Dollar and wife, Darcy of Yocana; nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and

Rosie Heltsley Rosie Heltsley, 50, went home to be with the lord August 30, 2015 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. She was born to Richard and Judith Heltsley March 10,1965 in Hillsboro,Il. We are having a Memorial Service on Sept. 26, 2015 to honor her at 2:00 at Cove Town Hall Community Center. She will be missed by all of her friends. Come to share stories about Rosie.

Ollie S. Smith Musick Ollie S. Smith Musick, age 89, of Watson, Oklahoma passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at her home.

She was born February 6, 1926 in Oologah, Oklahoma to the late Harris Nute Smith and the late Ethel Siglar Smith. Ollie was married to the late Vernon Musick and worked in production in the chicken plant.

She was a loving and kind mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to all who knew

her. She will be dearly missed by all.

She is survived by children, Gary Hartin of Grannis, Arkansas, Joyle Hartin of Dierks, Arkansas, Polly Metcalf of California, Jimmy Hartin of Watson, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Eugene Hartin of Dierks, Arkansas, Krista Hartin of Dierks, Arkansas, Ramona Burrola of California, Naomi Roper of California, Esther Stacey of Ohio, Johnnie Hartin of Mena, Arkansas; ten great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; brother, Vernon Smith of Wichita, Kansas; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harris and Ethel Smith; Fred Hartin, father of Ollie’s children, second husband Buck Smedley, and third husband Vernon Musick; sisters, Mary Woods and Christine Dunhean; and brothers, Claud Smith, Elmer Smith, Milton Smith, Freddie Smith, Eddie Smith, Al Smith, and Charlie Smith.

Funeral services were Saturday, September 12, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Sulphur Springs Baptist Church in Watson, Oklahoma with Brother Max Deaton officiating.

Interment followed in the Watson Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Family and friends visitation was Friday, September 11, 2015 at 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Pallbearers were Randy Smith, Gary Hartin, Joyle Hartin, Jimmy Hartin, Johnnie Hartin and Eugene Hartin.

Mary Jane Hunter Tipton Mary Jane Hunter Tipton, age 72, of Benton, AR, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2015 at Bryant, AR. She was born July 11, 1943, at Cove, AR, the third child of Kelsey and Stella George Hunt-

er. She graduated from Wickes High School in 1962. She was married to Harold Tipton on Dec. 22, 1962, at Hugo, OK. They moved to Benton, AR in 1965 and she spent the remainder of her life there. She loved flowers and birds above all else, and was famous for her beautiful yard full of flowers, and for the bluebird and martin houses, always overrun with birds.

She is survived by her husband, Harold Tipton of Benton; one daughter, Kandyce and her husband Rodney Miller of Benton; one son, Kerrick Tipton, of Benton. She is also survived by grandsons, Seth Turbyfill of Oklahoma City, OK, Stefen Turbyfill of N. Little Rock, AR, and Dalton Tipton of Benton; by granddaughters, Ariel Tipton of Hot Springs and Brittney Tipton and two sons of Benton. Also survived by one sister, Joyce and her husband Bob Tipton of Cove, and two brothers, Jerry Hunter and wife Barbara of Whitesboro, OK and Jimmy Hunter and wife Shelley of Wickes.

She is also survived by one aunt, Earline Smith of Sherwood, AR, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents and by one sister, Wanda Jean Winfield.

She was sent for cremation, and following her wishes, there will be no memorial service. Her request: “Family and friends wishing to memorialize me may do so by thinking of me with a smile when they see a yard full of flowers or hear the soft song of a blue bird.” Those who loved her will certainly do this.

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a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be Saturday, September 12, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. at the Northside Church of Christ in Mena with Ken Sayers officiating. Interment will follow in the Pine Ridge Cemetery under the direction of Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena. Visitation will be Friday, September 11, 2015 from 6-8 P.M. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena.

Pallbearers will be Rex Dollar, Ricky Dollar, Dusty Dollar, Neil Adams, Dennis Lott and Billy McClain.

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Logan & Thacker Ranking Gold in National FCCLA Event

Lindsey Logan and Tateli Thacker recently participated in the FCCLA 2015 National STAR Events Competition.

They scored the ranking of gold in Life Event Planning at the FCCLA National Convention in Washington DC. Earlier in the year Logan and Thacker placed first at district and then at state, which qualified them to compete at nationals. They competed in the Life Event Planning where they planned a sweet sixteen birthday party. Logan and Thacker are 9th graders at Mena High School and plan to compete again this year. The pair expressed their gratitude to the school and businesses who supported them on their trip to DC.

RMCC Science Fair

Rich Mountain Community College’s Science Club will be hosting a Science Fair on September 25th & 26th. On Friday, September 25th area schools will attend from 9 a.m. until 12 noon and on Saturday, September 26th the exhibits will be open to the public from 10 a.m. until 12 noon.

The competition is open to homeschool students, middle and high school students, and college level students. The Science Fair is open for non-competitive exhibits as well.

For participation in the competition by group or individual or to exhibit your project, contact RMCC at 479-394-7622 ext.1339 by September 18th. Participants will be awarded in Best Presentation, Most Creative Project, and Public Choice Award. Winners will be announced at noon on the 26th.

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MENA PUBLIC SCHOOL’S BREAKFAST MONDAY 9/21 Breakfast pizza, fruit, juice, milk TUESDAY 9/22 Mini donuts, fruit, juice, milk WEDNESDAY 9/23 Breakfast bites, fruit, juice, milk THURSDAY 9/24 Cereal, fruit, juice, milk FRIDAY 9/25 Pancakes, fruit, juice, milk

MENA PUBLIC SCHOOL’S LUNCH MONDAY 9/21 MAIN: Chicken ranch wrap, lettuce, tomato, pinto beans, fruit, milk; CHOICES: Tacos, lettuce, tomato, pinto beans, fruit, milk, OR Chef Salad TUESDAY 9/22 MAIN: Frito chili pie, salad, green beans, fruit, milk; CHOICES: Cheeseburger, lettuce, tomato, pickles, french fires, fruit, milk, OR Chef Salad WEDNESDAY 9/23 MAIN: Sloppy Joes, tator tots, carrot sticks w/ ranch, cookie, fruit, milk; CHOICES: Corndogs, tator tots, carrots w/ ranch, cookie, fruit, milk, OR Chef Salad THURSDAY 9/24 MAIN: Ham & cheese on flatbread, lettuce, tomato, Fritos, pickle spear, fruit, milk; CHOICES: Crunchy chicken enchilada sandwich, lettuce, tomato, pickle spear, fruit, milk, OR Chef Salad FRIDAY 9/25 MAIN: Grilled chicken, mashed potaotes w/ gravy, broccoli & cheese, hot roll, fruit, milk; CHOICES: Steak fingers, mashed potatoes w/ gravy, broccoli & cheese, hot roll, fruit, milk, OR Chef Salad ACORN SCHOOL’S BREAKFAST MONDAY 9/21 Breakfast burrito, fruit, juice milk; CHOICE: Cereal TUESDAY 9/22 Super donut, fruit, juice, milk; CHOICE: Cereal WEDNESDAY 9/23 Cereal, fruit, juice, milk THURSDAY 9/24 Biscuit w/ gravy, fruit, juice, milk; CHOICE: Cereal FRIDAY 9/25 Super bun, fruit, juice, milk; CHOICE: Cereal

ACORN SCHOOL’S LUNCH MONDAY 9/21 Chicken strips, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, roll, mixed fruit, milk TUESDAY 9/22 Soft taco, pinto beans, lettuce, tomato, cheese salsa, peaches, milk WEDNESDAY 9/23 Turkey and cheese sandwich, chips, lettuce, tomato, broccoli, apple, milk THURSDAY 9/24 Hamburger, french fries, lettuce, tomato, onion, banana, milk FRIDAY 9/25 Pizza, salad, fresh fruit, rice crispy treat, milk COSSATOT RIVER SCHOOL’S BREAKFAST MONDAY 9/21 Vanilla wafers, Go-Gurt, craisins, apple juice, milk TUESDAY 9/22 Pancake on a stick, pineapple, orange juice, milk WEDNESDAY 9/23 Cereal, orange wedges, cherry juice, milk THURSDAY 9/24 Breakfast bagel, cantaloupe, apple juice, milk FRIDAY 9/25 Super donut, apple wedges, orange juice, milk

COSSATOT RIVER SCHOOL’S LUNCH MONDAY 9/21 Pizza, tossed salad w/ dressing, peaches, marshmallow treat, milk TUESDAY 9/22 Chicken strips, quick baked potato, broccoli w/ cheese, strawberries/bananas, milk WEDNESDAY 9/23 Beef taco, lettuce, tomato, cheese, salsa, pinto beans, fruit cocktail, milk THURSDAY 9/24 Chicken spaghetti, tossed salad w/ dressing, mandarin oranges, roll, milk FRIDAY 9/25 Hot ham & cheese sandwich, pickle spear, potato wedges, ranch beans, pears, milk

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AT MENA REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM Cortney Johnson and Jessy Churchwell, of DeQueen, are the proud parents of a baby girl, born on August 31st.

Bridget and Freddie Alexander, of Wickes, are the proud parents of a baby girl, born on August 31st.

Fauntella Passmore and Ronald Wegner, of Waldron, are the proud parents of a baby girl, born on September 1st.

Brandy and John Terrell, of DeQueen, are the proud parents of a baby girl, born on September 1st.

Karesha Horton, of Waldron, is the proud mother of a baby girl, born on September 1st.

Morgan Howard, of Lockesburg, is the proud mother of a baby girl, born on September 8th.

Samantha and Travis Halderson, of Mena, are the proud parents of a baby girl, born on September 10th.

Gail Perez and Edgar Velazquez, of Waldron, are the proud parents of a baby girl, born on September 10th.

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Jake heard a rumor that his father, grandfather and great-grandfather had all walked on water on their 21st birthdays. So, on his 21st birthday, Amanpreet and his good friend Brian headed out to the lake.

“If they did it, I can too!” he insisted.

When Jake and Brian arrived at the lake, they rented a boat and began paddling. When the got to the middle of the lake, Jake stepped off of the side of the boat... and nearly drowned. Furious and somewhat shamed, he and Brian headed for home. When Jake arrived back at the family farm, he asked his grandmother for an explanation.

“Grandma, why can I not walk on water like my father, and his father, and his father before him?”

The feeble old grandmother took Jake by the hands, looked into his eyes, and explained, “That’s because your father, grandfather, and great-grandfather were born in January... you were born in July, dear.”

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Jessie Curry - Protecting the County’s Future, One Child at a Time

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Patrolman and Mena Public School’s new School Resource Officer, Jessie Curry, began his career with U.S. Motors, now Nidec, immediately after graduating from Acorn High School. “I worked there for 33 years and when I left I was a tool room machinist. I enjoy working with my hands and building things and I’m very proud of my career at U.S. Motors,” explained Officer Curry.

In 2000, Curry went to work as a Reserve Officer for the Mena Police Department and in 2009 was given the opportunity by then Police Chief Jimmy Doster, to work full time as a Patrolman. “I’ve always liked the idea of helping people and I didn’t know that much about the law, with the exception of traffic laws, and I was interested in it and decided to get involved more extensively,” Officer Curry said.

Curry met his wife, Nelda, a Registered Nurse, while still in high school and they married 39 years ago. “One of the things we decided on the first evening we were married, is to never go to bed mad. We’ve seen a lot of sunrises come up, because everyone has problems, but we determined to work it out. I worked two jobs to put her through nursing school and then she pushed me to do something to make me happier, to go into law enforcement. We’ve been together longer than we have been apart,” said Curry with a smile. The couple also has one son, Sean.

Recently, Officer Curry took over the position as School Resource Office for the Mena Public School District, a job of utmost importance for the local community. “I patrol and walk through all four of the schools and I talk to the teachers. If there is a problem at any school I am the guy they call. I help out security and do any threat assessments. I also go through lesson plans with teachers on what to do in an emergency. I will also be at all of Mena’s home football games and two of the away games, and I make a presence at all volleyball and basketball games. There is a lot to this new job and I’m taking classes to get the training I need in different areas, and I’m happy to do this and help the schools and the students in Mena,” Officer Curry explained.

“It is an unnerving time to be a police officer but I’m thankful to work in Mena. We don’t have the trouble in our community that we have seen in other areas. My family got me to Mena, but the longer I stay here it’s the people that keep me here. They are the best people and it is a wonderful place to raise children. I enjoy riding my motorcycle and fishing and hunting, also. Being here for me is a godsend because of the community and becoming a police officer is my way of giving back to this great community,” said Officer Curry.

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BY JACLYN ROSE Wendy Scott, Licensed Massage Therapist at Sacred Touch Massage and Bodyworks, moved to Mena from Las Vegas, Nevada after living there for 15 years and being raised in Southern California. “In 2007 I moved to Mena, I had family here and it was time for a change, time to slow down,” explained Scott. After moving to Arkansas and working as the Manager for Subway in Wal-Mart, Scott began working on what area she might be able to really help people. She had started working on massage therapy while still living in Las Vegas and with the blessing of her family and her boss, she left her job at Subway and put all her focus into her calling in life, massage. “I had started doing some soul searching and really wanted to do something that could make an impact and change lives. For me, God is first and foremost and He is a God of second chances and He opened doors for me that shouldn’t have been opened. My family really believes I have a gift of touch and healing and they stood behind me as I went to school full time.

I get to now be in the perfect will of God for my life and live my purpose. If I can help change someone’s painful way of living into a wellness way of living and help them feel better, and have a better quality of life, then that’s what I want to do,” explained Scott.

Scott married her husband, Bill, or Buffalo to his friends, six years ago. Bill has four children and Scott has the honor of being able to help parent them alongside him. He also has his own business teaching martial arts at Ouachita Society of Martial Arts. “In our marriage communication and the willingness to not always be right is very important, we also work hard to be selfless. He is a wonderful husband and a great father,” said Scott.

When Scott completed massage school she went to work for Indulgence Salon for a year before relocating to her current location at Ouachita Wellness and Sports Center which is located at 400 F Crestwood Circle, beside Mena Regional Health System. With a primary focus on pain relief, Scott’s motto is, “creating wellness in you – one massage at a time,” and is working towards her master’s in massage with the belief that the higher her level of learning, the more people she can help. She works with TMJ patients, Myofascial Release, Orthopedic Medical Massage, Trigger Point, Swedish, Hot or Cold Stone, Cupping, Cellulite Massage, Aroma Touch Technique, Chair Massage, Facials, Heat CALL 479-243-9600 Therapy and Paraffin Wax. Scott works on several local doctors and often they send their patients to her for pain relief.

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Scott enjoys horseback riding, jet skiing, and learning, and hopes to impact more people in the future by becoming a certified personal trainer.

Scott and her husband are highly involved with their church, Penuel Assembly of God. “The people in Polk County are awesome. I kind of feel like I fit in here, from the city to the country, how bizarre,” said Scott with a laugh. “I had to move to Mena to find my purpose and my husband.” To make an appointment with Scott call 479.394.7979 Like us on Facebook! or 479.234.5464.

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Thursday, 9/17 * 7:00 a.m. - Until Sold Out - Polk County Farmer’s Market at the Historic Mena Depot. Come enjoy meeting local farmers and providing your family with fresh healthy seasonal fruits and vegetables, as well as baked goods, eggs jellies and crafts. * 10:00 a.m. - Noon - Board Camp Baptist Church distributes food at 107 Polk 63. * 10:00 a.m. - Noon - Ann Dahm will hold a two day Realistic Glazed Ceramic Flower Workshop at Mena Art Gallery. Cost is $25 per person and there is a 10 person limit for the class. Please call 394-3880 to sign up. The second class will be held on September 24. * 11:30 –Rotary Club of Polk County /Mena meets at Papa’s Mexican Café. Contact Lisa Martin at 216-3383 or Charles Pitman at 216 -4882 for more info. * 12 Noon - 5:00 p.m. - Cove Branch Public Library open. * 12:00 Noon – 3:00 p.m. – Son Lighters In Action Card Shop, 3671 Hwy 8 West. For more information call 216-0719. * 5:00 p.m. - 9th Street Ministries will have a free dinner and fellowship in the 9th Street Ministries Building. * 5:30 p.m. - Polk County Cancer Support Group meets at the Polk County Library, 410

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Weekly Publication *8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S. Mena. For info call 243-0297 or 216-4606.

Sunday 9/20 * 8:30 a.m. - First United Methodist Church (FUMC), 501 Ninth Street will be celebrating “Back to Church” Sunday. Hospitality Hour begins at 8:30 a.m. with Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. followed by Worship at 11:00 a.m.

Come join us to share in this opportunity to “come back home” to worship. We are an “Open Hearts, Open Doors, Open Minds and Open Arms” congregation. Pastor Ann Ferris can be reached at 394-3051. * 2:00 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S.. For information call 2430297 or 216-4606. * 6:30 p.m. –Narcotics Anonymous meeting at Saint Agnes Church Parish Hall.

Monday, 9/21 * 12 Noon - 5:00 p.m. - Cove Branch Public Library is open to the public. * 5:00 p.m. – Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) – Hatfield City Hall, For more information call 870-389-6678. * 5:30 p.m. - The Republican Party meets at the Polk County Library. * 6:30 p.m. - The Lady Ouachitas meet at Bear State Bank main branch for their monthly meeting. * 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo, 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. * 7:00 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous – 12 +12 Study at ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. For information call 243-0297 or 216-4606. * 7:30 p.m. - Ouachita Beekeepers Association monthly meeting at Union Bank.

Tuesday, 9/22 * 7:00 a.m. until Sold Out - Polk County Farmer’s Market, at the Historic Mena Depot, come and enjoy meeting local farmers and providing your family with fresh healthy seasonal fruits and vegetables as well as baked goods, eggs, jellies and crafts. * 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Polk County Family Mission will be open in the 9th Street Ministries building. * 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Art Day at the Mena Art Gallery, 607 Mena Street. * 11:00 – 2:00 p.m. – FREE Delicious Lunch at Vegetarian Soup Kitchen, Mena SeventhDay Adventist Church, 149 Polk Rd. 43 (Fairground Road), Mena. 479-394-7404. Takeout is available. All are welcome! * 12:00 Noon – 3:00 p.m. Son Lighters in Action Card Shop, 3671 Hwy 8 West. For more information call 216-0719. * 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. TOPS meeting in the Union Bank Community Room for Weigh Ins. Meeting follows from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.

* 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - Lorraine Timmerman will teach a six week drawing class at the Mena Art Gallery. The cost will be $40 per person. There is a limit of 12 people. Please call 394-3880 to sign up. Additional classes will be Sept. 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20 and 27. * 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Bluegrass music at Morrow Street Housing Authority Community Room. * 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous, First United Methodist Church, 9th Street & Port Arthur. For information call 479-234-2887 or 479-234-3043.

Wednesday, 9/23 * 12 Noon - 5:00 p.m. - Cove Branch Public Library open. * 6:15 p.m. - Dallas Avenue Baptist Church’s Discovery Kids - Kindergarten thru 5th grade; Collide Youth Ministry - 6th thru 12th grades and Adult Bible Study meet. * 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Southside Church of God Warriors for Christ meet at the church. * 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Bible Study with Minister/Teacher Steve Stillwell, Oden Methodist Church, Hwy 379 South. Studying the Book of Revelation - End Time Prophecy. For more information, call 479-394-5058. * 6:15 p.m. - Dallas Avenue Baptist Church’s Discovery Kids - Kindergarten thru 5th grade; Collide Youth Ministry - 6th thru 12th grades and Adult Bible Study meet. * 7:00 – Alcoholics Anonymous, - Book Study, ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. For information call 243-0297or 216-4606.

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Chances are on sale now from the Knights of Columbus at the Neighborhood Barber Shop.

Proceeds Benefit Knights of Columbus. * Saturday, Sept. 26, Dallas Valley Rural Volunteer Fire Department will be having their Annual Business Meeting and BBQ dinner at 229 Polk 52 (Airport Rd) starting at 5:00 p.m. A donation boot will be available for any non-members who wish to attend. * PCDC Jumpstart preschool & Daycare serving those with developmental delays. Questions please contact Saly Smith or Carolyn Burnside at 479-3947572.

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8th Street. * 5:30 p.m. – Weight Watchers – meet at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Family Life Center.

Call 479-234-2297 for more information. * 6:00 p.m. - Country, Bluegrass and Gospel Music at the Daisy Room behind Janssen Avenue Florist. * 6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous – meeting at Saint Agnes Church Parish Hall. * 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meeting – at ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Highway 71 S. For information call 243-0297 or 216-4606. * 7:00 p.m. - Dallas Masonic Lodge #128 meets at the Mena Lodge located in the Old Post Office by Janssen Park.

Friday, 9/18 * 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Driver’s License Tests will be given at the Morrow Street Housing Authority Community Room. Road tests begin at 1:00 p.m. * 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. – Dance to Don Thompson & Talimena Drive Band at the American Legion at Acorn. Admission is $6. * 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 South, Mena, For information call 243-0297 or 216-4606.

Saturday, 9/19 * 7:00 a.m. until Sold Out - Polk County Farmer’s Market at the Historic Mena Depot.

Come and enjoy meeting local farmers and providing your family with fresh health seasonal fruits and vegetables as well as baked goods, eggs, jellies. * 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Victoria Dempsey will be teaching acrylic painting to the Young Artist Class at Mena Art Gallery, 607 Mena Street for children ages 13 to 17 years old.

Adults are also welcome. There is a fee of $2 per person. Please call 479-394-3880. * 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Remembering Hearts Forever a support group for families who have lost a child, grandchild, or sibling, meet in the community room at Union Bank (in rear of the bank) to discuss and plan for their annual candle lighting to be held on December 13 as well as what they will do in 2016. We invite everyone to bring a finger food, (or not) and become acquainted with others that understand. For more info call Diane at 243-0191. * 6:00 p.m. - Play Day hosted by Polk County Riding Club, Mena Rodeo Arena, Negative Coggins required. For questions or more information call 479-234-8325 or 479-2163294. * 6:00 p.m. - Witness Quartet will be having an evening of worship in song and fellowship at Hatfield Free Will Baptist Church, 171 Johnson Avenue, Hatfield. A love offering will be received and refreshments will be served. * 6:00 p.m. PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn. * 6:30 p.m. - Big Fork Community Center will have finger foods, sandwiches, and homemade ice cream. Everyone is invited.

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Abby Taylor - Cossatot FFA Grand Champ Market Goat Union Bank - $1,300

Travis Mos - Mena FFA Grand Champion/Grand CB Champion Reserve Champion/ Res. Grand CB Lamb Union Bank - $1,200

Garrett Watkins - Cossatot FFA CB Registered Bull/Res. Grand CB Reg. Heifer Union Bank - $1,200

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Braylee Jewell - All Around 4-H Grand CB Market Goat Union Bank - $1,400

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Karson Miller - Mena FFA Grand Champion Market Hog T & S Land & Timber - $900

Jacie Wilkerson - Cossatot FFA Res. Grand Champ Market Hog Farm Credit - $800

Shanna Johnson - Cossatot FFA Market Lamb Gentry Chevrolet - $850

Cora Morgan - Go Getters 4-H Grand CB Market Hog Broach Farms - $350

Trayton Johnson - Go Getters 4-H Grand County Bred Steer Gentry Chevrolet - $1,200

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Abby Taylor - Cossatot FFA Market Lamb Toon Cattle Company - $450

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Thomas Bowen - Cossatot FFA Grand Champion Dairy Goat Union Bank - $400

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Kaitlin Whorton - Mena FFA Market Goat Bear State Bank - $400

Coy Frachiseur - Go Getters 4-H Market Hog Anthony Frachiseur - $2,500

Paris Stricklin - Mena FFA Market Lamb Union Bank - $1,200

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Kasie Miles - Go Getters 4-H Market Hog Stevenson Tree Farm - $450

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Zachary Pierce - All Around 4-H Market Hog Tyson Foods - $700

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Cassidy Ashcraft - Mtn. Valley 4-H Market Lamb Mena Regional Health System- $450

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Keeley Jones - Mena FFA Market Hog Diamond Bank - $2,000

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McKinzy McGee - Mena FFA Market Goat Bear State Bank - $900

Konnor Miller - Mena FFA Market Hog Union Bank - $1,700

Tommie Jo Whitmire - Go Getters 4-H Market Steer Polk County Cattlemens - $1,100

Hannah Bell - All Around 4-H Market Hog Gentry Chevrolet - $1,250

Brooke Howell - Cossatot FFA Market Hog Tyson Foods - $500

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SPORTS

September 16, 2015

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Bearcats and Tigers Take High Honors at Rattler Run

BY MELANIE BUCK The Mena Bearcats and Acorn Tigers Cross Country teams traveled to Magazine, Arkansas on Tuesday, September 8, for their first meet of the season, the Magazine Rattler Run. The Mena High School boys took 3rd as a team with seven members running in the Rattler Run. Mena’s seasoned long distance runner, Clint Buck, took top honors at the meet, coming in first in the high school boys division with a time of 7 minutes and 52 seconds on the 1.5 mile run, just beating Waldron’s stand-out runner, Alex Her. Jordan Foster came in 13th place, while Robert McIntyre took 14th, and William Shanear came in 16th.

Mena’s senior girls were represented by Abbie Smith who grabbed 6th place and Evelyn Smith took 16th.

The Acorn Tigers placed well also, with junior girls’ placing 3rd in team standings and runners Kendra Branson earned 5th place and Ashlynn Bissell snatched 10th. Kenney Denley was Acorn’s top junior boy with a 3rd place finish and Tyler Bates placed 13th.

As a team, the junior boys placed 4th.

In team standings, the senior girls took 2nd while runner Faith Hill grabbed 3rd in with Morgan Fagan taking 4th. In senior boys, Logan Frost was Acorn’s top finisher with Nathan Chaney coming in next.

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Mena Police Department September 6, 2015 Officers responded to a call regarding a vehicle stopping and putting a woman out on the street and driving away. Officers have checked into the incident.

Completion of the report is pending interview of all suspects, witnesses, and the victim.

September 7, 2015 Report was taken of someone entering a Mena man’s apartment and stealing his prescription medication. Case is pending.

A local woman reported that all four tires on her vehicle had been slashed.

Case is pending further investigation and interview of suspect.

September 8, 2015 Officers responded to a call regarding a hit-and-run driver damaging a fence at a local fast food restaurant. After an investigation, Evan Miller, 18, of Mena was cited for leaving the scene of an accident.

Report was taken of a gas-skip at a local convenience store. Case is pending identification of a suspect.

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A Mena woman reported that her purse was stolen from her front porch.

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Owner of a local business reported that someone had entered his home, stolen keys to his pickup, and took a bank bag and several items from the vehicle. Case is pending.

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Report was taken from a local woman of someone trying to pry a window on her house open. Entry was not made into the residence. Case is pending.

September 10, 2015 Report was taken of a local couple having a verbal dispute near their residence. The man agreed to leave and no charges were filed.

September 11, 2015 No reports filed.

September 12, 2015 Report was made of a divorced couple arguing in a local store regarding visitation of their shared children. No charges were filed.

Officers completed an additional eight reports and worked eleven accidents.

Polk County Sheriff’s Department August 31, 2015 Report from complainant on Polk 35 near Hatfield of being bitten by a neighbor’s dog. The owner was advised to keep the animal quarantined for ten days.

Arrested by an officer with Arkansas Probation/ Parole was Joshua D. Fernandez, 29, of Mena, on Warrants for Violation of Suspended Imposition of Sentence and Failure to Appear.

Arrested by an officer with the Grannis Police Department was Windal D. Loyd, 34, of Watson, OK, on a Charge of DWI. September 1, 2015 Report from complainant on Polk 31 near Cove of problems with a former tenant. Investigation continues.

Report of two assaults in the Polk County Detention Center. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

September 2, 2015 Report from a business on Highway 71 South in the Hatton community of a break-in and theft. Investigation continues.

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The following information was received from Polk County law enforcement agencies. The charges against those arrested are allegations and the cases are still pending in the courts.

Individuals charged and whose names appear in this column may submit documentation to us at a later date that the charges have been dismissed or that they have been found innocent and we will include that information in this space in a timely manner.

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HISTORY

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Moments From America’s History

The American Constitution, Ruin or Restoration?

BY JEFF OLSON September 17th is the 228th 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 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 150 years of colonial self-government and more than 7 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 larger 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 inef-

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fectual 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.

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 the American 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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OPINION

Divine Intervention

by MICHAEL REISIG As a society, we are gradually moving away from the direction of spirit and the concept of divine intervention. More and more, we have begun to entertain the perception that science and intellect are the primary elements in perfecting a species – that faith and the power of spirit are not nearly as important as social intimidation and weapons of mass destruction. Maybe the folks who harbor this philosophy are right, but I’m still going to argue the point.

The truth is, everything has its place. You can’t fight terror and wholesale mayhem simply by preaching love and kindness. History is rife with the bones of those who tried. But history is also filled with absolutely remarkable “coincidences” that changed the course of man, from the almost impossible, miraculous victory at The Battle of Tours in 732 AD (which is commonly heralded as the decisive conflict that forced back Muslim advancement across Europe and the Former Western Roman Empire), to the breaking of the German’s almost indecipherable Enigma code machine by a handful of English patriots, which is considered, along with the incredible success of D-Day and Normandy, and the historical rescue of allied troops at Dunkirk, to be nothing short of miracles. But the truth is, there have been dozens, even hundreds of absolutely miraculous events throughout history, recorded in the Bible and other authoritative historical documents from the Far East and the Middle East, to Colonial America. Many of these, if not most, occurred in eleventh-hour situations that often changed the course and the history of mankind.

It’s easy for the pessimist to regard these events as coincidences, luck, or accidents in the rift of time and fate. But the truth is, many of us, the simple folks of this earth, have experienced events that have saved our lives, changed our fates, or redirected our existences, and we have no logical explanations for these happenings, other than divine intervention. I know it can be argued that if there is such a divine control, why aren’t things better than they are on this planet? I would argue that I think God is doing the best He can, with what He has to work with.

We must all learn to listen to that small, quiet voice. God will orchestrate events as we align ourselves to the plan He has for us. The less arrogant and blindly egotistical we are, and the more we listen rather than complain, the more likely it is that, like the blind pig, we will occasionally be delivered an acorn. I love the expression: “Breathe in the rare air of peaceful certainty. You may find it addicting.”

I think it’s odd, how often those folks who scoff at divine intervention will fall to their knees the moment their futures are challenged by hazard and uncertainty. Truth is, there are no atheists in foxholes, just resurrected believers.

The views and opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the ownership and staff of The Polk County Pulse.

Michael Reisig is a freelance writer and published author whose works are reproduced throughout the globe.

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Ouachita Art Celebration Coming in November

BY BARBARA M. TOBIAS Mark your calendar for Saturday, November 7, 2015. That’s the day when Mena will have the second annual Ouachita Art Celebration (OAC): a festival centering on the arts. Ten businesses in Mena’s downtown Arts District are bringing together as many artists and artisans as possible to display their work on Mena Street. The street will be closed to motor traffic so you can safely walk between all the artists’ booths and the featured businesses. This year we expect even more artists and artisan booths than last year.

Here are some of the things you can plan to enjoy: Artists and artisans showing and selling fine arts and crafts Hands-on creative learning opportunities for both children and adults Special presentations by the Ouachita Little Theatre A fashion show with local models Special displays by the sponsoring merchants Artists demonstrating at Mena Art Gallery Live Music, Culinary Arts, Flint Knapping Tommy Young from the Arkansas Native Plant and Wildlife Center will have some of his hawks there. The birds will be flying free between Tommy and one of his assistants, and Tommy will talk about the hawks and his animal rescue work. You may also have your photo taken with one of the birds.

This is one more step in the progress Mena is making toward establishing the area along Mena Street just northwest of Highway 71 as an Arts District. Each year we see more businesses opening here featuring some aspect of the arts, from the long-time anchors of the Ouachita Little Theatre and Mena Art Gallery to the Cherokee Trading Post, clothing boutiques, antiques, and much more.

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POLICE

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September 3, 2015 No reports were filed.

September 4, 2015 Arrested was Justin L. Stafford, 35, of Mena, on two Warrants for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

Arrested was Timothy J. Robertson, 28, of Mena, on two Warrants for Failure to Appear.

Report from complainant on Polk 14 near Wickes of the break-in and theft of firearms, ammunition, crossbow, tools and clothing, all valued at $1,450.00.

Investigation continues.

Traffic stop on Highway 71 led to Citations for Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License, No Liability Insurance and Expired Tags being issued to Scott A. Terwilliger, 51, of Mena.

Arrested was Jason R. Hadley, 39, of Mena, on Warrants for Failure to Appear and Violation of the Arkansas Hot Check Law. Arrested by an officer with Arkansas Probation/Parole was Kenneth A. Alexandria, 22, of Mena, on a Warrant for Probation Violation.

September 5, 2015 Report from complainant on Polk 169 near the Potter community of being harassed led to the arrest of Robert J. Stine, 50, of Mena, on a Charge of Disorderly Conduct.

Traffic stop on Polk 35 near Hatfield led to a Citation for Operating an ATV on a Highway being issued to Hollie M. Casey, 39, of Hatfield.

Arrested were Robert A. Hamilton, 28, and Forrest K. Crowley, 26, each of Mena, both on a Charge of Manufacture of a Schedule VI Controlled Substance.

September 6, 2015 Arrested by an officer with the Arkansas State Parks was Cord D. Olsen, 29, of Mena, on Charges of Possession of a Schedule I/II Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of a Schedule VI Controlled Substance. Also arrested was Julian L. Craig, 32, of Hatfield, on Charges of Possession of a Schedule I/II Controlled Substance, Possession of a Schedule IV/V Controlled Substance and Posses-

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Arrested was Robert E. McElveen, 23, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked one vehicle accident this week.

Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 21 Incarcerated Inmates; 4 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility, of which 3 are currently out of jail on a monitoring system.

September 7, 2015 Report from complainant on Cokeal Lane near Mena of the theft of a gocart and game camera, and vandalism to vehicle windows, totaling losses at $3,150.00. As a result, five Mena males, ages ranging from 14 to 17, were each issued Juvenile Citations for Criminal Trespass, Theft and Criminal Mischief 1st Degree. The juveniles were each released to the custody of a parent/ guardian.

Report of an accident on Highway 88 East near Mena led to Citations for DWI and Careless Driving being issued to Hannah M. Head, 21, of Mena.

Report of a domestic on Polk 71 near the Yocana community led to the arrest of Justin L. Wray, 33, of Mena, on Charges of Domestic Battery 3rd Degree and Aggravated Assault on a Family Member.

September 8, 2015 Report from a Wickes woman of problems with custody issues.

Report from a Cove man of a family member being threatened by an acquaintance. Investigation continues.

September 9, 2015 Report from a Mena woman of a runaway 16-year-old female. The juvenile was located and returned to the custody of a parent/guardian.

Arrested was Kenny G. Wedge, 32, of Mena, on a Warrant for Probation Violation.

September 10, 2015 No reports were filed.

September 11, 2015 Arrested was Crystal D. L. Menefee, 26, of Mena, on a Warrant for Probation Violation.

Arrested was Carrie E. Carter, 50, of Mena, on a Warrant for Probation Violation.

September 12, 2015 Report of an accident involving a vehicle and a motorcycle on Polk 81 in the Shady community. Arrested by an

officer with the Grannis Police Department was Kerstan L. Willis, 22, of Wickes, on Charges of Faulty Equipment, Criminal Use of a Prohibited Weapon and Possession of Meth or Cocaine.

September 13, 2015 Traffic stop on Highway 246 West near Hatfield led to the arrest of Susan D. Bryant, 52, of Mena, on Charges of DWI and Driving Left of Center.

Report from complainant on Polk 45 near the Shady Grove community of receiving harassing phone calls. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Report from Polk County Detention Center of finding contraband in the facility. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Report from complainant on Heritage Lane near Hatfield of being threatened by an acquaintance. Investigation continues.

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

Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 23 Incarcerated Inmates; 7 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility, of which 2 are currently out of jail on a monitoring system.

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I buy gold jewelry, scrap, dental and sterling silver. Also buying pre-1965 U. S. Silver coins, one ounce rounds and bars. Top prices paid. Check with the rest but sell to the best. Dan’s Cash –N-Gun. 100 Hwy 71 S at First Street, Mena. 479-394-5515.

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2 Bedroom Mobile Home for rent. All electric, Mena/ Acorn School Districts, no pets - 479-394-4037 or 479234-6062.

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Clean & Comfortable housing since 1969, J. Ray & Maria’s MH Park and Rentals. Hwy 71 North, Mena, AR. 479-394-1252.

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Joe’s Chicago Pizza formerly Il Primo’s Pizza is under 11/4 new management. Call 479-243-2020.

Yard mowing, weed eating, bush hogging, handyman services, power washing. Have own equipment and tools. Call 479-216-5204.

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J & N Dozer - Trackhoe, Backhoe, Dumptruck, Ponds, Pads, Clearing, Roads, Hauling. Rich Top Soil, Fill Dirt, Shale, Gravel. Dozer Operator Randy Egger, over 30 years experience. We appreciate your Business! Call 479-234-1357.

TFN Daniel’s Carpentry and Painting. Home repair and painting. Small to medium jobs. Also lawn and garden work. Call 870-334-2068.

10/14 Black 2011 Ford Fiesta, 5600 miles, standard transmission, 38-40 miles per gal. $6,800 OBO. 234-0570 9/16 Happy Birthday, Shayla Vaught. I hope you have a good one. Keep up the good Basketball playing! Love, Grandma Wagner.

9/16 The Cossatot River School District is currently accepting bids on two metal cover projects for existing walkways. One project is at the Cossatot River High School Building and the other is at the Wickes Middle School Building. Inquiries for specifications are to be directed to Superintendent Donnie Davis at 870-385-7101 ext.

1104. Any and or all bids may be refused.

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Yard Sale - 154 Polk 614, Holly Spring area, Sept. 19, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Lots and lots of kid’s clothes 9/16

Books & Stuff 704 Mena Street, Mena, Arkansas.

Open 10:00 - 4:00 Monday - Thursday; 10:00 - 5:00 Friday - Saturday. Check us out!

9/23 Bargains Galore For Sale: Clarinet, Olds in top condition; cost $395, yours $149. Daisy Powerline 880 BB gun and BBs like new; cost $54, yours $30. Archery set for youth, New 15 lb. bow and 12arrow quiver; cost $33, yours - $15. Child’s Strong 32 in. huntng bow; cost $9, yours - $4. 3 Camper Axes: New 1 1/4 lb. 14 in. Truper Camp Axe; cost $15, yours - $8. New 1 lb. 12 in. SOG blk. Tomahawk axe; cost $17, yours - $9. New 1 1/4 lb. 16 in.

Estwing blk. Tomahawk axe; cost $27, yours - $14.

Chaps for cowboy or girl, 5 1/2 - 6 ft. tall, New, high quality and beautiful decorative brown and tan leather; cost $146, yours - $75. Men’s Wolverine pull on boots, size 11, New and beautiful medium tan leather; cost $132, yours - $69. Ranch lariat rope; 40 ft., good quality; new, cost $44, yours $22. Suitcases and Travel Bags; A variety of assorted sizes and colors, $2-5 each. Poulan 16 in. Chainsaw for parts with bar and chain, model 88cc, needs carburator; cost $170, yours - $39. Telephone: 479-2349/16 6459.

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Thurs., Fri. & Sat. September 17, 18, & 19 No sales before 8 a.m. Large moving Sale. 195 Polk 28, Hatfield, AR. Side by side refrigerator, dormsized refrigerator, electric welder, 18000 BTU Window Unit A/C, small window A/C, saddles, saddle blankets, halters, above ground swimming pool with large capacity sand filter, bedroom suite with mattress & box springs, very nice bistro table & chairs, area rugs, 32” TV, numerous small kitchen appliances, DVD/VCR players, vacuum cleaners, carpet steam cleaner, new bench grinder, large vice, radial saw, welding rods, grinder discs, small trash trailer, slide in livestock hauler for 16 ft flatbed trailer, flatbed for cab & chasis and too many other items to list. 9/16 The Polk County Judge is soliciting sealed bids for sealing and resealing selected Polk County roads.

A copy of locations and specifications may be obtained at the Polk County Judges Office at 507 Church Avenue in Mena, Arkansas. Bids are due and will be opened at 9:00 AM on October 5th, 2015 in the basement of the Polk County Courthouse.

Each bid must be accompanied by 5% surety or cashiers 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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Publisher’s Notice: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

The Publisher reserves the right to refuse any advertising, including the right to do so after the ad has been accepted for publication but before the publication occurs. The Advertiser’s sole remedy for such refusal shall be the refund of the funds paid to purchase the ad.

Advertisements are accepted by the Publisher upon the representation that the agency and/or Advertiser is authorized to publish the contents and subject matter of the advertisement and that it is no libelous or does not infringe on the privacy of the individual or entity. All advertisements are accepted and published by the Publisher upon the representation that the agency and/or Advertiser will indemnify and hold harmless the Publisher from any loss or expense, including the cost of defense and settlement and/or judgment resulting from claims based upon the contents of any advertisement including claims or suits for defamation, libel, violation of right of privacy, plagiarism or copyright infringement.

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