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Jail Plan of Action Accepted by State’s Review Committee BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com

Polk County’s Detention Facility Plan of Action has been accepted and praised by the 18th West Judicial District Criminal Detention Facilities Review Committee and the Governor’s Appointee Over Jail Standards, Sterling Penix. I n a letter received on Monday by Polk County Judge, Brandon Ellison, the committee said, “ The County’s I mprovement Plan, past actions, ongoing work, commitment to success, dedication to public saf ety, as well as other aspects are to be commended. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

Arkansas Voters to Consider Two Medical Marijuana Issues on November Ballot BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com

Arkansas voters will have seven issues listed on the ballot come November 8th. Two issues, I ssue 6 and 7, will address the legalization and dispensing of marij uana f or medical purposes. Both were placed on the ballot through petitions and have garnered strong opposition f rom the governor, as well as locally by Polk County Sherif f -Elect Scott Sawyer and Prosecuting Attorney Andy Riner who have both been very vocal in their opposition. Governor Hutchinson issued the f ollowing statement: “ As you know, I have expressed my opposition to the two marij uana ballot initiatives based on a number of concerns, but today [ September 12, 2016] , the f ocus is on the primary concern. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8-9

Washburn’s Home Furnishings to Celebrate 77 Years in Business BY LEANN DILBECK• editor@mypulsenews.com

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2015 Miss Polk County Mckinzy McGee crowned the new 2016 Miss and Little Miss Polk County Fair Queens during ceremonies held at the Mena Performing Arts Center on Saturday, September 24. SEE PAGE 27 FOR FULL STORY AND MORE PICTURES FROM THE ANNUAL EVENT.

Washburn’s Home Furnishings, a cornerstone retailer in downtown Mena, will be celebrating its 77th Anniversary. The store was f ounded by a man who helped shape Mena, in many ways. His f ounding principles are still very much in practice today and can largely be attributed to the store’s growth and sustainability through almost eight decades. Mr. Omar Washburn began his working career as a carpenter but transitioned to repairing radios. He and Ray Liles went into partnership on a radio business in 19 3 9 and was located on what was known then as Pickering Street ( now Hwy 71

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Be100 Ministries Bringing ‘Movement’ to Mena

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ountain View Methodist Church in Mena is inviting everyone to j oin the ‘ movement’ and welcome Be100 Ministries this Saturday. Be100 Ministries is conf erence and revival ministry that began in May of 2014 and includes two pastors and a contemporary worship band of six people. They are based in Bentonville, Arkansas. Be100 Ministries Head Pastor, Jordan Hunper, originally f rom Wickes, said the group has traveled to Mississippi, Missouri, and across Arkansas since f orming more than two years ago. Scotty Malley is also a pastor in the group. “ We go around to churches and Teen Challenges and we host a night of worship and bring a message,” said Hunper. “ We want to bring revival to Arkansas and the surrounding states. We f eel like our nation needs a revival and whatever door God opens f or us to go and spread his love, that’s what we like to do.” Over the past couple of years, there have been many stories and testimonies unf old. Hunper said there is one that sticks out in his mind more than any other. “ A guy at Teen Challenge told me that he had been doing meth since he was 12, and cooking meth since he was 13 years old. He had never f elt the Holy Spirit. He said, ‘ when I got here [ Teen Challenge] , I could f eel it,’ and he said when we got there, he f elt the Holy Spirit rain down on him. He said he had never f elt that bef ore. I t’s a pretty awesome story. That story sticks out to me because that’s the whole goal is to let the Spirit lead,” said Hunper. He explained their ‘ Movement’ theme that they use to f ocus their worship time. “ Each year we try to have a theme. Last year’s was the U nashamed Tour and God put it [ Movement] on my heart when we were at Teen Challenge this time. He reminded me that this nation needs a Jesus movement. And He showed me that any time the Word of God is open and you worship Him, people’s lives can be changed f orever, changed f or eternity, and that’s something that got me. The power that rose Jesus f rom the grave still lives in us today.” Be100 Ministries will be at Mountain View Methodist Church, 1711 Sutherland Avenue, in Mena, on Saturday, October 1st, at 4 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. There will be over ow parking available at ouise urham Elementary. A love offering will be taken. To learn more about Be inistries, you can ﬁnd them on acebook or YouTube at Be100 Ministries.

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School Elections Held Last Organizers Ask for Encouraging Letters for LEOs to Present at Lea Memorial Dinner Tuesday BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com

lections were held around the county on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 f or school board positions. On the Mena School Board, Todd Aynes will sit in Position 1; Edd Puckett, Position 3 ; Clint Montgomery, Position 5 ; Kyle Cannon, Position 6; and Brian Kesterson, Position 7. Robby Hines and Judith Roberson also serve on the Mena School Board. I n the Cossatot River School District, Randy Sellers will sit f or Zone 5 and Mike Fortner, Zone 6. They j oin Rusty Y oungblood, Nick Strother, Debbie White, Mitchell Tidwell, and Mark Duggan. Ouachita River School District’s ballot had three positions open. Jason Neugent, Rhonda Anderson, and Chris Tedder will all keep their positions. They j oin Cheryl Boyd, Gene Monk, Toy Adams, and Robby Strother. All three school districts also had millage school taxes on the ballot as well. Each district held their millage rates at the same level as previous to the election. Mena School’s millage is 3 5 .9 ; Cossatot River’s millage is 4 4 ; and Ouachita River’s millage rate is the lowest in the county at 3 1.3 .

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he Lea Memorial Dinner will be hosted on Tuesday, October 4 th at the Ouachita Center on the campus of Rich Mountain Community College at 6: 3 0 p.m. The Lea Memorial Dinner is a community event to honor the memory of Polk County Deputy Sherif f Bill Lea, who was killed in the line of duty on April 29 , 19 76. “ With the negative attitude toward law enf orcement in some regions of our country, this memorial dinner gives the citizens of our counties an opportunity to show local law enf orcement that we respect and honor their service. The 4 0th anniversary of Bill Lea’s death marked a logical time to honor the service of past and present law enforcement officers. This memorial is a reminder that we need effective law enf orcement to keep our communities saf e.” 18th West Judicial Prosecuting Attorney Andy Riner said. The event will f eature a tribute to Bill Lea, and an inspirational speech by Bernie Mosley. Mosley is a K9 instructor at the Arkansas Law Enf orcement Training Academy in Camden who has worked in law enf orcement since 19 9 7. Mosley is an energetic instructor who is highly respected by his students. Mosley en oys coaching fellow officers through tough times, and loves to remind officers that the vast ma ority of citizens love and respect law enf orcement. iti ens are invited to write law enforcement officers a supportive note or a card. These notes will be displayed on the ban uet tables for law enforcement officers to read. “ think that handwritten notes from the public e pressing their support will mean a lot to the officers. know that my office keeps a scrapbook of every nice note and card we have received. I t says a lot when someone takes the time to express their appreciation f or what you do” Riner said. Encouraging notes and cards should be sent to Lea Memorial, P.O. Box 85 6, Mena, AR 719 5 3 For more inf ormation, email LMLEA@ outlook.com or contact Andy Riner.

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ueen Wilhelmina and Cossatot River State Parks will host their annual CleanU p day this Saturday. The clean-up is being held in conj unction with the Great Arkansas Cleanup ( GAC) , the annual f all statewide litter pickup campaign promoted by Keep Arkansas Beautif ul ( KAB) . Litter can leave a negative impact on our community f or years to come. By participating in this year’s Great Arkansas Cleanup, you can help make Cossatot River State Park- Natural Area a beautif ul place to share with f uture generations. CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

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Little Rock, Ark. - Governor Asa Hutchinson and Arkansas Surgeon General Greg Bledsoe oined officials with the Arkansas epartment of ealth (A ) to recogni e healthcare teams for their commitment to e cellent stroke patient care. Today, nine medical facilities received designation as Arkansas Stroke eady ospitals (ArS s) and eight Emergency edical Services (E S) agencies were recogni ed for participation in a stroke care collaborative pilot program. Stroke continues to take a significant toll on our state. The most recent data show Arkansas has the fifth highest stroke death rate in the country, with over deaths per , people every year. Although life-saving treatment is available to reverse the effects of the most common type of stroke, few patients receive medical care in time. f more Arkansas stroke patients arrive at hospitals that are able to provide stroke care within the recommended timeframe, the burden of this disease could be significantly diminished. Arkansas’s stroke system of care consists of oint ommission certified Primary Stroke enters and A designated ArS s. ospitals designated as ArS s are capable of providing time-critical care to the stroke patient, including initial emergency evaluation, real-time stroke assessment and treatment through telemedicine. ospitals recogni ed with the ArS designation partner with both E S and the Arkansas Trauma ommunications enter (AT ) to improve outcomes by helping ensure stroke patients are rapidly transported to the most appropriate hospital. E S providers screen patients with standardi ed protocols to effectively recogni e stroke and make sure patients receive the right kind of care. E S participating in the pilot contact

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the AT where dispatchers access a real-time dashboard for routing stroke patients to the most suitable hospital based on capacity and distance from the patient. After the stroke care pilot program is evaluated at the end of anuary , the A hopes to e pand the ArS designation to hospitals statewide. ospitals recogni ed with the ArSRH designation include: Baptist ealth edical enter Arkadelphia Baptist ealth edical enter - eber Springs Baptist ealth edical enter - ot Spring ounty Baptist ealth edical enter - Stuttgart ive ivers edical enter (Pocahontas, A ) ercy ospital Booneville ercy ospital ark ercy ospital Paris ercy ospital Waldron. E S agencies recogni ed for participation in the E S stroke care collaborative program include Baptist E S ranklin ounty E S ife et E S ogan ounty E S orthStar E S Pro ed Ambulance Southern Paramedic SouthWest E S. isit www.healthy.arkansas.com for more information on stroke prevention in Arkansas.

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MRHS Hosts Annual Health Fair Foster Grandparent Program Beneficial to Adults and Students BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com

Mena Regional Health System recently hosted their annual Health Fair at the hosptial on Saturday, September 24. “The event was a great success. The annual Fair is an opportunity for us to say “Thank You” to our community and surrounding areas for your loyal support. The event hosted approximately 70 vendors, including many activities for the kids. We appreciate all of the volunteers, vendors, business donors and community for making this such a success. We look forward to hosting again next September,” said Health Fair organizers.

he Foster Grandparent Program celebrated its 5 0th year in the nation last year and this year marks its 19 th year in Polk County. The Foster Grandparent Program has workers in several of the county’s schools including Acorn Elementary, Louise Durham, Holly Harshman, PCDC Adult Wellness and preschool, and Van-Cove and Wickes Elementaries. Terry Williams of the DeQ ueen/ Mena Educational Co-Op heads up the program. Williams said the program not only helps the students learn to read or be more attentive in class, but it also helps the f oster grandparent, giving them something to do and a purpose. “ I t gives the grandparents meaning and they tutor at-risk students,” said Williams. “ The school picks the child and places the grandparent with them. I t helps both the child and the grandparent.” The program is a f ederally f unded program that is based out of the DeQ ueen/ Mena Educational Co-Op. Williams said more f oster grandparents are needed and adults 5 5 and over are encouraged to apply. The f oster grandparent helps the student read and they also do things like help keep the student in their seat if they are a little antsy that day, and provides emotional support as well. “ They can’t discipline them but they can talk to them or comf ort them,” Williams explained. The f oster grandparents are considered volunteers, working around 15 hours per week, but they do receive a little pay. Williams said what little the grandparent makes, does not count against their social security, disability, or retirement income, which is a concern of many. I f you’re interested in becoming a f oster grandparent, contact Terry Williams at 870-3 86-225 1, or talk to your local school.

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Cossatot River State Park will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, October 1st, with sign-ups at the Visitor Center. Participants are encouraged to bring water, snacks, and pick-up sticks or grabbers. Volunteers will be transported to where they will be working throughout the park. Saf ety vests, trash bags, gloves and other supplies will be provided. They also highly recommend wearing boots and insect repellant f or the event. Lunch will be provided to those who participate. At Q ueen Wilhelmina State Park, volunteers are invited to help pick up trash along the Talimena Scenic Drive, Wonder House, trails, and around the park lodge. Registration begins at 8: 3 0 a.m. at the Amphitheater beside the Wonder House. This is where you pick up trash bags, gloves, saf ety vests, and receive cleanup location assignments. Volunteers will meet back at the Amphitheater at noon to conclude and gather all bags of trash. The ﬁrst volunteers to register receive a free t-shirt. Pri es will be given at the end. Bring your snacks, water, and pick-up sticks or grabbers, which are highly recommended.

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he last legally held f awn in the State of Arkansas has been released by wildlif e rehabilitator, Tommy Y oung, and Arkansas Game and Fish Warden, Ray Hines. On Monday, September 19 , surrounded by supporters, the f awn was released back into the wild af ter being rehabilitated over the summer by Y oung. The f awn was brought to Y oung by Hines back in early ay. t was the ﬁrst of almost two dozen that Y oung would care f or this year, and the last to be released. I n 2012, AGFC ( Arkansas Game and Fish) made it illegal to catch a eMa Mena held a ndraiser or r ansas Children’s Miracle et or last f awn white-tailed deer to keep as a ee and raised , that ill ene t amilies rom ol Co nt that ha e children in r ansas Children’s Hospital. Miracle eans a , as it as called, pet. Y oung was one of the only people in the state that could still legally possess a deer, and only as part as enco ra ed amon local sinesses, to allo their emplo ees to pa of his rehabilitative services. However, this year, more laws were passed as Chronic Wasting Disease per person to dress o t in eans and a a or ac shirt or the occasbegins to spread in Northwest Arkansas, prohibiting even a rehabilitator f rom possessing them. I t is all in sion. ro nd a do en sinesses participated in the e ent., incl din lse an ef f ort to manage the spreading of the disease. Chronic Wasting Disease is a contagious neurological M lti Media, pict red a o e. disease af f ecting deer, elk and moose. I t causes a characteristic spongy degeneration of the brains of inf ected animals resulting in emaciation, abnormal behavior, loss of bodily f unctions and death. Hines and Y oung warn others not to pick up f awns, speciﬁcally. Too many times, both said, the fawns are seen alone and picked up by people who think they have been abandoned by their mothers, when in f act, the maj ority of the time, the mothers are within hearing distance of the f awn. I n May 2016, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Deer Program Coordinator Cory Gray said, “ We get q uite a f ew calls about people thinking f awns have been abandoned by their mothers. Early in lif e, f awns lay very still so as not to attract predators, and are f req uently mistaken f or being in distress or abandoned. That deer has a much better chance of surviving if you simply walk away and let its mother tend to it like it knows how to do. And seeing a doe that died f rom a car collision nearby doesn’t necessarily mean the f awn’s mother was killed.” Also released that day was a Barred Owl that Y oung rehabilitated. The 2-year old owl was released by Clint Buck. And count on me to help. When it comes to affordable, reliable health, dental and vision insurance plans, there are two names you can count on: Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield and LaDon Copelin.

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South) . That same year he married Julia Gunn. The couple went on to raise three daughters, Kathy, Sue and Debby. While serving his country in World War I I f rom March 19 4 2 to October 19 4 5 , his expertise in radios earned him a position as Chief Technician with the U nited States Naval Air Corps with assignments in Af rica, Gibraltar, and the Azores. When he returned f rom the war, he became the sole owner of the store and expanded into f urniture and appliances. I n 19 5 6, the new store was built and Julia lef t teaching to j oin her husband in the day to day operations of the store. The main part of the present store located at 1020 Mena Street was completed in 19 69 with warehouses being added through the years. The store is now owned by two of his daughters, Debby Eisele and Sue Maddox. Debby and her husband, Gar, manage the store. The f amily has seen the business go through its share of changes through the years but the f ounding principle instilled by Mr. Washburn himself is still at the center of the store’s success today – customer service. The f amily said they still have customers routinely share “ Mr. Washburn” stories that range f rom generous credit/ payment plans to loading his merchandise and driving through the very rural areas to sell ref rigerators and washers when electric lines were being expanded. Gar and Debby were special guests at the Mena/ Polk County Rotary Club in the spring and displayed some restored radios that were sold by her f ather during those very early years. Mr. Washburn also believed strongly in investing and serving his community. He served as a city alderman, past president of the Mena Lions Club, a board member of the First Christian Church, a Chamber of Commerce member and a member of the Tri-Lakes Regional Water Board. He also emerged as a leader in his industry by serving as a past president of the Arkansas Furniture Association. And as busy a man as he was, all will tell you that “ he lived lif e to the f ullest” and yet, never seemed rushed or harried. Debby described him as the “ ultimate people person. I don’t think ever heard him say anything bad about anyone. e ust did his best to ﬁnd the good in everybody.” Today, the store is a member of the Brand Source buying group and of f ers f urniture, accessories and appliances. They credit much of the store’s success to wonderf ul employees through the years. The store has a total of eight employees, including Gar and Debby. All are very experienced and all are very valued members of the store. David Dutton is a salesman that has been with them f or over 4 5 years. They also have Jeremiah Hall who has been a salesman f or the store f or 20 years. Charlotte Crump has been a bookkeeper f or Washburn’s f or 15 years. They have three on their delivery and set-up crew, Sam and Jay Horn and Wesley Seals and as Debby explained to the Rotarians in the spring – these are crucial members of their staf f because they are the last person the customer will see and interact with. The business has remained progressive in an ever-changing business world but the f ounding principles are as solid as their reputation. The Washburn’s name is synonymous with q uality and customer service. A f ormula that has proven to be successf ul f or over seven decades and shows no sign of changing course any time soon.

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The initiatives do not lead to good medical practice and is not best f or patients. Those who stand with me today are in the medical prof ession because they care and they want the best f or their patients. I f there is new medicine or a new product to alleviate suf f ering they want it available. “ We all want those who are ill or suf f ering to have the right kind of medicine, but there is a reason we have an FDA approval process f or new medicines. We don’t vote on cancer cures and we should not set a new pattern of determining what is good medicine at the ballot box.” Arkansas Surgeon General, Dr. Greg Bledsoe, issued the f ollowing statement: “ I f you like Big Tobacco, you’ll love Big Marij uana, because Big Marij uana is simply Big Tobacco painted green. The data coming out of other states that have legalized marij uana have shown that it increases motor vehicle crashes and f atalities, causes dependency in 1 out of 6 adolescents who use it, increases the risk of psychiatric disease among those with predispositions towards them, and reduces cognitive ability and brain f unction in adolescents. I n f act, current research is showing that f or adolescents who use at least once a week, these cognitive deficits are permanent, even if they stop using mari uana at a later time. “These mari uana proposals are written with broad language that would open the oodgates f or marij uana use in our communities. I ndividuals could obtain marij uana f or diagnoses such as ADHD, insomnia, and migraine headaches, allow the growing of marij uana in and around our neighborhoods, and even provide marij uana f or minors with parental consent. I n addition, the language of these proposals would allow the selling of edible marij uana products in our state, products that have been packaged to appear like candy and sold in sodas, cookies, and brownies with cartoon marketing attractive to children. “ Because of all these reasons, my colleagues and I cannot support the current marij uana proposals that will be on the ballot in November. To do so would not be in keeping with the best of modern medicine, and a violation of our ippocratic oath to first do no harm.’ We love and respect our patients and their f amilies too much to tell them anything but the truth.” While the two issues have drawn opposition, there is significant support for the measures. Arkansans f or Compassionate Care are supporters of the Arkansas Medical Cannabis 1114A Hwy 71S Mena, AR Act, or I ssue . On their website, they said: “ Cannabis is a medicinal plant with dozens of Toll Free: 1-888-394-4200 peer-reviewed studies demonstrating its many uses. I t is non-toxic, non-addictive, and Keith’s Cell: 479-243-5341 works when all other medicines f ail. Cannabis may be ingested via pills, ointments, tinctures, edible f oods, and via vaporization or smoking. Patients suf f ering with HI V/ AI DS, glaucoma, cancer and chemotherapy, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, and other illnesses find that cannabis relieves their symptoms—so metimes when nothing else will.” Arkansans f or Compassionate Care also said on their website: “ A 2005 national survey of physicians f ound that 73 % approve of cannabis use to alleviate symptoms such as chronic f atigue, nausea, and pain commonly associated with AI DS, cancer and glaucoma; and 76% approve of state laws allowing the use of cannabis to alleviate chronic f atigue

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and pain. Af ter analyzing existing data on cannabis’s therapeutic uses, the National Academy of Sciences’ nstitute of edicine concluded in a report funded by the White ouse drug policy office that his is the second year that “ there are some limited circumstances in which we recommend smoking cannabis f or medical uses.” Matt Thomas State Farm “ The American College of Physicians, American Public Health Association, American Nurses Associhas sponsored a coloring contest ation, American Academy of HI V Medicine, Lymphoma Foundation of America, Leukemia & Lymphoma f or the Polk County Fair. There Society, and many other medical institutions support saf e and legal access to medical cannabis f or were 3 dif f erent age brackets that patients whose doctors recommend it.” children participated in. The age I n detail, I ssue 6 is the The Arkansas Medical Marij uana Amendment of 2016. The issue is a proposal brackets were pre-kindergarten to legalize medical marij uana, create a Medical Marij uana Commission, and place no limit on the cost – kindergarten, 1st grade – 2nd for patient card fees. ore specifically, ssue would set a cap on the fee re uired to ac uire a dispengrade, and rd grade th grade. sary or cultivation license, but no limit on the cost f or patient card f ees; establish a Medical Marij uana The winner of each bracket wins Commission; dictate that the state’s Department of Health must set rules f or patient cards and medical a bike. They had a local award conditions that ualify a patient for medical mari uana use dictate that the state’s Alcoholic Beverage winning artist j udge the pictures. ontrol establish operating rules for dispensaries and cultivators and re uire sales ta revenue to be The winner of the youngest age divided up in the following way to the medical mari uana program to the Skills evelopment bracket is kindergartner, Stradden und to the state’s eneral und and to the state’s ocational and Technical Training Special House. The winner of the middle Revenue Fund. age bracket is 2nd grader, Tessa I ssue 6 would also create an amendment to the Arkansas State Constitution as an “ initiated conWilliams, who is a repeat winner in this age bracket. She opted f or a gif t stitutional amendment,” which is created by allowing citizens to initiate legislation through the petition card since her bike from last year still fits her. The winner of the oldest process. Supporters of I ssue 6 presented 72,3 09 signatures in July, which allowed them 3 0 days more to age bracket is 3 rd grader, Sydney Jones. collect the rest of the re uired signatures. The group turned in , more signatures in August , “ I n the f uture I believe we will give away trophies in each age bracket giving them enough petitioners to have the amendment added to the ballot. giving a trophy f or 1st, 2nd, and 3 rd places. I t is very hard f or our j udge to I ssue 7 also deals with medical marij uana but dif f ers f rom I ssue 6 in several ways. I nstead of being pick j ust one picture with such talented kids participating. We have a great an amendment to the state’s constitution, it is an Act, or an initiated state statute. The official title is the time sponsoring this event getting to see all of the kids that participate Medical Cannabis Act. An initiative statute is a new law that is adopted by a state through the petition and their talented work,” said Thomas. process. There are dif f erences between an initiated state statute and an initiated constitutional amendment, although they are not always clearly distinguished, and of ten both are ref erred to as simply “ initiatives” or “ propositions.” With ssue , medical mari uana would set a cap on the fees re uired to get dispensary and cultivation licenses and the fees re uired for patient cards dictates that the Arkansas Polk County Developmental Center, Inc. epartment of ealth must set rules for patient cards, medical conditions that ualify a Dedicated to serving individuals with disabilities patient f or medical marij uana use, and operating rules f or dispensaries and cultivators; permit some patients, who live more than 20 miles f rom the nearest dispensary, to grow their own marij uana f or medical purposes and create a payment system f or low income patients to afford their medication patients would be re uired to obtain a prescription from The Preschool director is responsible for the supervision of the daily operations an Arkansas physician as well as an A identification card re uires that all sales ta of Jumpstart Daycare and works directly under the supervision of revenue goes back into the medical marij uana program; and thirty-eight medical marij uathe Executive Director. na dispensaries were specified in the full te t of the initiative, but the A would retain the authority to increase that number. 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The eview ommittee applauds Polk ounty officials, leaders, and citi ens as they work to bring about a detention enterprise that will well serve the community,” eliminating the once looming threat of ail closure. The letter also said the committee “is pleased to accept the Polk ounty mprovement Plan Update as presented,” and that Polk ounty “will continue full detention operations,” during the implementation of the plan. The plan, as presented to Peni on September , , by udge Ellison, along with nterim-Sheriff ack Peebles and Sheriff-Elect Scott Sawyer, outlines two phases of the pro ect. n phase one, dubbed the safety upgrade’ phase, updates and improvements will include the installation of a camera system, creation of a mobile detached kitchen, intake area door e pansion, book-in area e pansion, encasement and or elimination of electrical cords, creation of a second e it within the west wing, creation of a handicap cell, maintenance of a proper inmate population, fire safety code compliance, and the creation of an outdoor e ercise area. The county is currently working with an architect through SouthBuild, , out of ollierville, Tennesse, who are well versed in building corrections facilities. nce the architectural designs are created, the ounty is prepared to implement the plan. The county has allocated , from general funds to complete phase one. n addition to the , set aside, Ellison e pects that another , can be added ne t year to complete the pro ect and bring the ail into compliance. “ resh off of a sales ta election defeat, that was negatively decisive, the Polk ounty uorum ourt set aside , to start a fund dedicated to ail improvement and or ail construction. onventional thought is that this amount can be added to this fund annually to either partially, or fully fund our eventual facility,” e plained Ellison. Phase Two of the plan will be announced by ovember , . At that time, Polk ounty will be prepared to either build a new facility or e pand the current facility. Either way, the plan will bring several factors, including the creation of sufficient space re uired for an indoor activity room, sufficient storage space, sufficient space for administrative operations, ooding plumbing issues, long-term food service component, housing plan, sufficient number of cells, as well as the other items and concepts as provided by the Arkansas riminal etention acility Standards. With Phase Two, the county will have a compliant -bed ail designed to efficiently meet local needs. n the meantime, there are other plans in the works that could help alleviate Polk ounty’s insufficient space for the ail population. udge Ellison spoke of a regional ail that could be completed in less than two years. “We are hopeful that within - months, a regional ail will be operational that we can utili e to help manage any numbers beyond our capacity. A regional ail would be ideal for our post-conviction A inmates waiting for a state bed. The regional ail concept would also provide a more desirable and economical option of farming’ out any other inmates, if necessary, while completing our eventual facility,” Ellison e plained. Phase ne is e pected to be completed by ecember , . Phase Two completion dates are dependant on which plan is chosen. f an e pansion of the current facility is chosen, it is e pected to be completed by ecember , . f a new ail facility is chosen, it is e pected to be completed by August , . “ oals play an important part in the strategy of accomplishing pro ects, even when dealing with unknown factors such as the vagaries of weather, legislative bodies, disasters, and economic cycles. believe these goals and timetables can be achieved,” said Ellison.

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Parents, students, and community are invited to hear Derek Clark at our Free Parent Involvement Night at the Mena High School PAC at 7:00pm.

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of Mena, AR passed away September 20, 2016. She was born April 16, 1926 in Echo, Minnesota to the late Elmer Chapman and the late Enola Melcher Chapman. She attended grade and high school in Echo, Minnesota, and in 1946 graduated from Waldorf Junior College in Forest City, Iowa. It is written in Philippians 4:6-7, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Granny’s prayer was answered; today she is in her eternal home with her Heavenly Father. Granny said on September 20, 2010, “It was such a joy to pray on behalf of my now grown children, grandchildren, and now great-grandchildren. After all, the best investment and the greatest legacy I can leave my family is the gift of my prayers.” She married Delbert Paskewitz on October 13, 1947 in Echo, Minnesota. She was a housewife and mother, and she loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren very much. The family moved from Vesta, Minnesota February 1, 1963. They owned a cattle ranch near Board Camp for a number of years, and then moved to Mena August 1978. Survivors are her six children. One son, Gary Paskewitz and wife Beckie of Mena; ﬁve daughters, Becky Gortemiller and husband Bill of Hatﬁeld, Connie Newbolt and husband Buddy of Mena, Peggy Wright and husband Bob of Spencer, OK, Julie House and husband Stan of Mena, and Ruth Howell and husband Tracy of Mena; twelve grandchildren, Ginger and Troy Lunsford of Mena; Ladonna and Gene Malone of Cabot, AR; Jonathan and Jennifer Wright of Yukon, OK; Elizabeth and

Josh Craig of Raleigh, NC; Jennifer and Derek Winchester of Prague, OK; Brandy and Tim Deck of Cabot, AR; Brian and Lori House of Mena, Brad and Brianne House of Mena, Clayton and Jill Newbolt of Mena, Amanda and Ben Epperson of Mena, Evan and Erin Newbolt of Little Rock, AR; Michael and Monica Paskewitz of Melbourne, AR; and 25 great-grandchildren, Trey, Kaylee, Conner, Casey, Cara, Zach, Gavin, Cole, Maddie, Maylee, Brent, Travis, Alida, Wyatt, Collin, Brittney, Ashley, Cassidy, Josi, Landon, Truett, Eli, Cauy, Ryder, and Stradden. She was preceded in death by her husband, Delbert Paskewitz, her parents, her in-laws, Peter and Martha Paskewitz, a sister and brother-in-law, Anola and Don Anderson, a sister-in-law, Terry Chapman, sons-in-law Charles McCully and Lloyd Self, and one grandson, Jeremy Newbolt. A memorial service was held Friday, September 23, 2016 at 2:00 pm at the Beasley Wood Chapel with burial being held in the Nunley Cemetery under the direction of Beasley Wood Funeral Home. In lieu of ﬂowers, memorials can be made to any local church. Pallbearers were her grandsons and honorary pallbearers were her sons-in-law and great-grandsons.

MAE BELLE SHADDON Mae Belle Shaddon, age 74 years, 2 months, 10 days went to her eternal home Sunday, September 25, 2016. She was born July 15, 1942 in Lincoln, Arkansas to Orphus York Evans and Maggie Belle Harrah Evans. Mae Belle was married to Grady “Leon” Shaddon and

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had one daughter, Leona Mae Shaddon Skaggs. She was a long time resident of Mena, Arkansas and attended Cherry Hill school and graduated from Mena High School. She played basketball and was known as “legs” by her teammates. She worked for many years at Renova, then at Cowdens, and eventually Alfs Manufacturing. Later in life, she worked with the Grandparents Program at Acorn Elementary School. She is survived by daughter, Leona Shaddon Skaggs and husband Tim Skaggs; granddaughters, Leana Hobbs and husband Josh Hobbs and Kristina Johnson and husband Josh Johnson; six great-grandchildren, Westin Johnson, Clayton Hobbs, Kylee Johnson, Chase Hobbs, Dalaney Hobbs, and Landen Johnson, all of Mena; and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Orphus York and Maggie Belle Evans, two brothers, Carl Evans and Herbert Evans, and one sister, Joyce Ann Evans Dunigan. Funeral service will be Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Chant Pentecostal Church of God in Y-City, Arkansas with Brother Mike Shaddon ofﬁciating. Interment will follow in the Chant Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Family and friends visitation was Tuesday, September 27, 2016 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Pallbearers will be Josh Hobbs, Josh Johnson, Westin Johnson, Clayton Hobbs, Chad Place, and Robbie Shaddon.

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n an effort to show support and appreciation for the local branches of law enforcement, the Wickes Elementary campus hosted its first annual Back the Blue program on Tuesday, September 20, 2016. Each student in grades PreK-6th was given a blue glow stick, the lights were turned out, and the students waved them as they sang along to “ One Call Away” and “ I n the Eye of the Storm” videos. Each officer, beginning with Sheriff-Elect Scott Sawyer, gave the students a brief description of his/ her j ob and how he/ she helps the community. Others in attendance were Mark Cannon, Matthew Marks, Justin Wagner, Steve Fortner, Clint Bell, Mike Farringer, Davey Ashcraf t, Elaina Cannon, and TJ Frachiseur. The officers of the different branches were presented with “Thank You” letters from the 5 th and 6th grade classes, Back the Blue cupcakes, and a gif t bag of goodies f rom the students. The gym was also decorated with signs made by the individual classes as well as a banner in which every student f rom the elementary added a blue handprint. After the program, the officers mingled with the students, took pictures, signed autographs and made sure each student received a high-five! ACORN SCHOOL’S BREAKFAST “ The Wickes Elementary Campus was honored to be able to show recognition and MONDAY 10/3 Cereal, toast, whole grain waffle w/ syrup, diced peachsupport for our local law enforcement officers in an effort to build community relations. es, yogurt & graham crackers, juice, milk We thank each and every one of the men and women who proudly serve Polk County T ES A / Cereal, toast, bagel & cream cheese, sausage link, raiin order to keep us safe,” said school officials. sins or banana, juice, milk

Lucas Head Appointed as SAU’s President’s Ambassador

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MAGNOLI A, AR - Lucas Head, of Mena, Arkansas, was recently selected to serve as a Southern Arkansas U niversity’s President’s Ambassador f or the 2016-17 academic school year. Head is a senior Agriculture Business maj or. The President’s Ambassadors (PAs) are the ofﬁcial student representatives f or Southern Arkansas U niversity. Their purpose is to promote and serve SAU . PAs serve as student hosts at various U niversity events and provide tours f or prospective students, parents, and other distinguished guests. They also assist the division of Enrollment Services in contacting prospective students by telephone and by mail. A req uirement of being part of this organization is the ability to proj ect a positive and out-going personality, speak in f ront of large groups of people, and maintain an enthusiastic attitude about SAU . Students must complete 3 0 academic hours and have a cumulative GPA of 2.85 . Selection to the President’s Ambassadors includes a completed application and an interview. Head, along with the other 26 PAs, receive a $ 1,600.00 scholarship per semester to serve under this organization. To ﬁnd out more about SAU or to schedule a personal tour with one of this year’s President’s Ambassadors, call 870-23 5 -4 04 0 or visit https: / / web.saumag.edu/ admissions/ campus-tours/ .

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Acorn Announces Harvest Festival Royalty

he 2016 Acorn Harvest Festival Royalty has been announced: 12th grade Q ueen Jasmine Emry; King Ethan Hendrix; 11th grade Q ueen Bridgette Magness; King Josh Leach; 10th grade Q ueen Kendra Branson; King Mason Stout; 9 th grade Q ueen Mindy Hibbs; King Jack Y oung; 8th grade Q ueen Emmy Goss; King Brady Hair; 7th grade Q ueen Lexi Dilbeck; King Colten Philpot; 6th grade Q ueen Jayden Willborg; King Zacharie Bodwell; 5 th grade Q ueen Nichole Philpot; King Samuel Walker; 4 th grade Q ueen Rylee Belcher; King Tyler Pippen; 3 rd grade Q ueen Kylee Johnson; King Caleb Y oung; 2nd grade Q ueen Tatelyn Wood; King Treyton Philpot; 1st grade Q ueen Chloe Blair; King Jacob Hostetler; Kindergarten Flower Girls: Elizabeth Smith, Avery Singleton, Bailey White, Temperance Mabry. Kindergarten Escorts: Samuel Strasner, Ryder Laughlin, Tucker Garner, Kyle Ziemniak. Each member was voted on by their class of peers. The long-standing tradition will continue as each class will begin f undraising ef f orts Friday, September 3 0, by each class to raise the most money f or the honor of having their Class King and Q ueen be named the overall Festival King and Q ueen. The Festival event is scheduled f or Friday, October 7, and is a f un f amily event that is open to the public. The event is held in the “ old” restored gym and each class will of f er a variety of games and prizes f or participants of all ages. The Royalty ceremonies will be held at the conclusion of the event.

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andervoort Elementary School will host the annual Fall Festival f rom 6: 00-8: 00 p.m. on Friday, September 3 0, 2016. There will be games with prizes, door prizes, and a cake walk. Everyone is welcome to attend and help make this annual even a success!

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ext week will mark Homecoming Week in Mena. I n anticipation of the Friday night f ootball tradition, there will be several activities that lead up to the honored crowning of the q ueen at Bearcat Stadium. This year’s court is: Freshman maids- Page Evans and Macy Maddox; Sophomore maids- Hannah McDonald and Ashley Y oung; Junior maids- Madison Maddox and Mackenzie Martin; Senior maids- Avenlea Furr, Marley Jones, Natasha Ortiz and Reagan Sikes Spirit Week will begin next Monday, October 3 rd, and local businesses are encouraged to decorate their storef ronts in support of the Mena Bearcats. Bearcat Foundation will give 1st thru 3 rd place honors f or small businesses and also 1st thru 3 rd place honors f or large businesses. All decorations must be complete by this Friday, September 3 0th, in order to be j udged. On Wednesday, October 5 th, the 8th annual Homecoming Parade will hit downtown Mena at 6 p.m. Homecoming shirts are available by checking out the Bearcat Foundation Facebook page. Homecoming will be held on October 7th at Bearcat Stadium when the Mena Bearcats f ace the Bauxite Miners.

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Brianna Timms has been making pillowcases to donate to patients in Arkansas Children’s Hospital. She hopes the pillowcases will add some color and happiness to the children in the hospital rooms. If you would like to donate fabric to help her make more pillowcases for this cause, please send fabric to Ms. Smith, at Mena Middle School.

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Acorn National Honor Society Inducts New Members

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he Acorn National Honor Society, sponsored by Colby Singleton, voted in Morgan Fagan as President, Brooke Bates as Vice President, Brittany Wilhite as Secretary, Harley Dearing as Treasurer, Elizabeth Hachtel as Reporter, and Josey Webb as Historian. On September 8, 2016, 10 students were inducted. Zane Barr and Makenzie Goss, both 11th graders were inducted as well as 10th graders, Makayla Anderson, Emilee Harvey, Leo Jacinto, Mekinzie Kyle, Tessa Kesterson, Braxlie Strother, Mason Stout, and Jeb Willborg.

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corn Elementary celebrated Grandparents’ Day on September 17. The students read books and ate lunch with their grandparents. Students loved having their grandparents come to school to read to them.

MONDAY 10/3 Elementary: Pizza stick w/ marinara, cheese burger, corn broccoli, apple, fruit juice. Middle School: Mac Snax Pizza stick, marinara sauce, pizza choice, sausage pizza, chicken soft taco, corn, fruit blend juice. High School: Pizza sticks, marinara sauce, chicken soft taco, BBQ chicken melt, chicken tenders w/ roll, hamburger, BBQ chicken Rolette TUESDAY 10/4 Elementary: Salisbury steak w/ gravy, noodles, pork rib patty, green beans, red pepper strips, oranges, apple juice. Middle School: Salisbury steak w/ gravy, noodles, rib patty sandwich, pizza, green beans, apple juice. High School: Salisbury steak w/ gravy, noodles, pork rib patty sandwich, hot dog, chicken sandwich, lime-chipotle chicken burrito, BBQ chicken pizza WEDNESDAY 10/5 Elementary: Orange chicken w/ broccoli, chicken nuggets, rice, breadstick, sweet potato tots, zucchini squash, banana, grape juice. Middle School: Orange chicken w/ broccoli, cilantro rice, chicken nuggets, breadstick, quesadilla. High School: orange chicken w/ broccoli, cilantro rice, been quesadilla, Mexican pizza, popcorn chicken parmesan flatbread, chicken tenders w/ roll, hamburger THURSDAY 10/6 Elementary: Chicken penne rose pasta, breadstick, hot dog, black beans, cantaloupe, orange juice, milk. Middle School: Chicken penne rose pasta, breadstick, pizza, chicken fajita, black beans, applesauce. High School: Chicken penne rose pasta, breadstick, chicken fajita, cheese pizza, jerked chicken flatbread, hot dog, chicken sandwich FRIDAY 10/7 Elementary: Pepperoni pizza, sloppy joe melt, baby carrots, coleslaw, fruit, fruit blend juice, milk. Middle School: Nachos, pizza, chef salad, hot roll, spinach, baby carrots, mandarin oranges. High School: Chili, cinnamon roll, beef nachos, beef & pepperoni pizza, sloppy joe w/ cheese, chicken tenders w/ roll, hamburger This weekly info proudly sponsored by:

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Kyle Cannon - A Hometown Banker BY RICK WRIGHT • r.wright@mypulsenews.com

yle annon works for the Union Bank of ena, he’s the A oan fﬁcer and the Branch anager at the Wickes Branch. yle has been with the bank a little over four years and has been at Wickes right at three

years. yle was born in Arkadelphia and his family moved to ena when he was five years old. “So, yes ’m from ena,” said annon. “ ’m a Bearcat!” annon came up through the ena School system and played defensive tackle and offensive tackle for the Bearcats, graduating from ena igh School in before attending the University of Arkansas at ayetteville. “ ma ored in Ag Ed,” said annon. yle’s family owned and operated the landmark restaurant on the hill in Potter, The ish et. The annon’s built the ish et in . “ grew up there, was there all the time,” said annon. “ started washing dishes, then bussing tables when was or years old. Then at or years old started cooking. Even during college ’d come home on the weekends and work a lot of the time. After coming back from the University of Arkansas, my dad was down for a while and kind of started managing the restaurant. That led to me being the full time manager for probably eight years.” yle is married to retchen. They ust celebrated their th anniversary this year. “While we were still at the restaurant we had arson. Then we had ason. kind of reali ed wanted to get out of the restaurant industry, ust because of the weekends and nights. wanted to be involved with the kids, with their sports and everything that they had going on.” annon discussed the long hours involved with owning or managing a successful restaurant. “People think you open at p.m. and close at p.m. and ust go in and open the door. Well, was there at or every morning, leave for a couple of hours in the afternoon and go back. Being tied to the restaurant every weekend didn’t give you much of a life outside the restaurant,” said annon. “ left The ish et and went to work at Smith Pallet in sales for eight years. After that, came to work for Union Bank.” “ y son arson is a year old unior, ason is year old freshman, and then aroline is years old,” said annon. e t month yle will have served on the ena School Board for years. “ t’s the most thankless ob ’ve ever done, but en oy it and serve on the Board to see that all kids get the opportunities they would have in bigger schools that we compete with,” said annon. “ think we have a great administration and staff at our school. f it wasn’t for them wouldn’t want to do it. Superintendent Benny Weston is great. e works with the Board great. think highly of r. Weston and our faculty and staff. r. Weston has done great thing for us. hope he’ll stay around for a while.” yle plans to stay with Union Bank forever. “ love it,” said annon. “And e pect to continue to serve on the ena School Board till at least my children are out of school, then might hand it off to someone else. But en oy the school, ’m a very big supporter of the Bearcat oundation. They do a lot to benefit all students, all activities. t’s not ust football, in fact they spend more on the girls activities than they do the boys. We need the Bearcat oundation to grow. We need more members, more dollars because every dollar goes back to the school.” yle’s son ason likes to go fishing. As busy as yle is, he takes time to go with him when he can. “We’re so busy with football, basketball, aroline is doing some volleyball, practicing a couple days a week,” said annon. “ arson plays soccer in the spring, so we stay busy.” “Through the summer our hobby is going to ake uachita,” said annon. “We go every chance we get, ust about every weekend. t’s the one thing that we can all do at all ages and everybody en oys it. We’ve got a boat over there, some ride the tube, some use the wake board, or knee board. There is plenty to do for everybody. Everybody wants to take a friend along. t’s ust a good family outing.”

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iller Veterinarian Services, with Veterinarian Teresa Miller, is located at 2616 Highway 88 East of Mena in what use to be Dr. Pitchf ord’s Animal Clinic. Teresa graduated f rom Cove High School in 19 84 . “ I originally received a degree in Business Managment,” said Dr. Miller. “ I worked f or Tyson Foods in the accounting department f or several years. Then, I decided to go to vet school, and here I am.” Miller graduated f rom Oklahoma State U niversity in Stillwater Oklahoma in 2002. She practiced at Broken Bow Animal Clinic until this opportunity became available. iller e plained the difficulties of competition in being accepted into a veterinarian medicine program. “ I think there were around 700 applicants,” said Dr. Miller. “ They accepted 70-something when I applied.” Miller explained that an applicant almost has to have a 4 .0 grade point average to get in. “ The clinic is going very well,” said Teresa. “ Everybody has been super nice, we’ve met a lot of people. A lot of them were long time Dr. Pitchf ord clients and they’ve all j ust been really f antastic. We’ve enj oyed them and they’ve welcomed us.” “ We are a small animal clinic,” said Dr. Miller. “ We see cats and dogs, no exotic animals.” The iller eterinarian Services office hours are onday through riday a.m. until p.m. The office phone number is . Teresa is married to Rusty Miller. Rusty drives a log truck. “ My f amily helps me at the clinic; my sister and my niece, and I have a girl f rom Watson, Oklahoma that helps me, Jenna Pearl.” Teresa’s sister runs the gas station in Vandervoort.

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Thursday, 9/29 • 8:30 a.m. - St. Agnes Food Distribution will take place out of the Knights of Columbus hall across from the church. Parish hall is under construction. • 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 apa’s Me ican Caf . Call Lisa Martin 216-3383 or Charles Pitman 2164882 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. – 3:00 p.m. - The Sonlighters In Action Card Shop will be open at 3671 Highway 8 West, one mile from Louise Durham. • 5:00 p.m. - 9th Street Ministries will have a free dinner and fellowship in the 9th Street Ministries building. • 5:30 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous Women’s Meeting at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, Hwy, , S., Mena. 216-4606 or 479-243-0297. • 5:30 p.m. – Weight Watchers meets at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church amily Life Center. Call 479-234-2297 for more information. • 6:00 p.m. – Live Country, Bluegrass and Gospel music in the Daisy Room at Janssen Ave lorist. • 6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meeting at Saint Agnes Church Parish Hall. • 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-2430297.

Hope Baptist Church near ine Ridge with dinner following. • 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Hwy N., Acorn. • 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, Hwy 71 S., Mena. 479-243-0297 or 479-2164606. Sunday, 10/2 • 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.- Unnatural Hike meet at the amphitheater at Queen Wilhelmina State Park. • 2:30 p.m. – ABATE Arkansas Bikers Aiming Toward Education meeting at Limetree Restaurant. fficers meeting at 2 0; general meeting at 00 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Non-profit organi ation. • 2:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-2430297. • 5:00 p.m. – United Methodist Youth Group at the irst nited Methodist Church in Mena. • 6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meeting at Saint Agnes Church Parish Hall. Monday, 10/3 • 8:30 – Close – The Union Bank of Mena Purple Onions will be having a bake sale at the Main ffice and the Hatfield Branch. • 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. – The Cove Branch Library will be open. • 6:00 p.m. – Polk County Fair & Rodeo meets at the airgrounds. • 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Hwy N., Acorn. • 6:30 p.m. – Boy Scouts of America Troop 92 meets at irst nited Methodist Church. Everyone is welcome. • 6:30 p.m. – Shady Grove RVFD business and training meeting. • 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-2430297. • 7:00 p.m. – Potter RVFD will meet at the ire Station. • 7:00 p.m. – Acorn RVFD will meet at the ire House. • 7:00 p.m. – Mena Emblem Club will meet at the Elks Lodge. Tuesday, 10/4 • 8:00 a.m. – The Reynolds Gardner Comm nit Men’s rea ast at the irst nited Methodist Church in Mena. • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Polk County Family Mission is open in the 9th Street Ministries Building. • 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – “Art Day” at Mena Art Gallery, 607 Mena St. • 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Free lunch at Vegetarian Soup Kitchen at Mena Seventh Day Adventist Church, olk airground Road , Mena. - 0 . Take- ut available. All are welcome. • 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – The Sonlighters In Action Card Shop will be open at 3671 Highway 8 West, one mile from Louise Durham. p.m. p.m. he Hat eld Branch Library will be open.

• 5:00 p.m. - T.O.P.S. will meet in the nion Bank Community Room for weigh-ins, followed by a meeting. • 6:00 p.m. – Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp meets at the Limetree. or more info, contact Henry/Hank Todara at 870-3342638. • 7:00 p.m. – Dallas Valley RVFD will meet for training at the ire House. • 7:00 p.m. – Acorn Fire & Rescue will meet at the ire epartment. • 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at irst nited Methodist Church, th ort Arthur. 479-234-2887 or 479-234-3043. Wednesday, 10/5 • The Emergency warning sirens will be tested in Hatﬁeld, ickes, Grannis, andervoort, Cove, and Mena at noon. • 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Charm Quilters will meet at the ree ill Baptist Church on the corner of Petros and Cherry St. • 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – The Cove Branch Library is open. • 5:45 p.m. – The Mena First United Methodist Church Kidz will meet. • 6:00 p.m. – Mena Bearcats Homecoming Parade downtown Mena. • 6:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous Meeting, 812 Hwy 71 S., Mena. • 6:00 p.m. – Warriors for Christ will meet at the Southside Church of God. • 6:00 p.m. – Regeneration Youth Ministries “Regenerating this Generation” at Mena Church of God Hwy East. • 6:15 p.m. – Discovery Kids – Kindergarten Thru th Grade; Collide outh Ministry th Thru 2th Grades; and Adult Bible Study at allas Avenue Baptist Church. •6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Trek and Varsity for Middle and High School students at Grace Bible Church, Hwy N. Mena. All Area Middle and High School students are welcome. • 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-2430297. • 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Inquiry classes into the Catholic aith begins in the arish Hall of St. Agnes Catholic Church at 20 th St. No cost or obligation. Everyone is invited. Call 0 or for more info.

SHOW YOUR LADYCAT AND BEARCAT SPIRIT by decorating your business for Spirit Week for Mena’s Homecoming on ctober . QUEEN WILHELMINA STATE PARK will be hosting wagon rides Sat., Oct 22nd and Sat., Oct 29th. There will be storytelling, hot chocolate and marshmallow roast. Space is limited to per ride. Call 479-394-2863 for reservations.

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Friday, 9/30 • 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Road tests are given at the Morrow Street Housing Authority Community Room unless the roads are wet. Written tests are given at 1:00 p.m. • 12:00 p.m. – The Lions Meetings are held in the Lions Club House on Highway 71 South. p.m. p.m. achita eaders’ riters’ group will meet at Mena Art Gallery, 607 Mena Street. • 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. -Wonder House Tour at Queen Wilhelmina State Park. • 3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.- Pinecone Bird Feeders- make these feeders at the Amphitheater at the Queen Wilhelmina State Park. • 4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. - Bird Bingo- Learn about the birds of Arkansas. Meet at the Amphitheater at Queen Wilhelmina State Park. • 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Knights of Columbus ish ry at 20 th Street. Adults 0, Children . • 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. - Vandervoort Elementary School will host the annual all estival There will be games with pri es, door pri es, and a cake walk. Everyone is welcome to attend and help make this annual even a success! • 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Art of the Heartland Award Ceremony and Reception at the Mena Art Gallery, 607 Mena Street. • 6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meeting at ickes irst Baptist Church. 0 N 2nd Street, Wickes AR. • 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. - Gator & Friends will play at The American Legion in Acorn, admission . p.m. Christian rotherhood Men’s meeting at Cannanland Church, 2307 Sutherland Hwy est. All men invited. and older. or more information, call Brother Allen 216-4282. • 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-2430297. Saturday, 10/1 • 8:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Operation Great Arkansas Cleanup at Queen Wilhelmina State Park. a.m. p.m. Cossatot i er’s all Cleanup Meet at the Visitor Center at Cossatot River State Park. • 1:00 p.m. – There will be an M.S.A.A. Support Group meeting in Room at RMCC. • 2:00 p.m. - First United Methodist Churchbring your pets for a time to visit new people and praise the Lord. • 2:30 p.m. – Old Lyric Players (Seniors eaders’ heater meets at Subway on the highway. articipants 0 years of age and older are welcome. or further info, contact Janelle Baldwin -2 . • 4:00 p.m. - Mountain View Methodist at 1711 Sutherland Ave. is bringing the “Movement” to Southwest Arkansas, presenting worship and word. Love offering is appreciated. ver ﬂow parking available at Louise urham School. • 6:00 p.m. – Gospel Singing at the Little

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he unior Bearcats shutout the unior Panthers - Thursday, September nd, in Bearcat Stadium. Mena place kicker Mark Wilson got the game underway with the kickof f . Ashdown returned the kick to their own 3 5 -yard line. The unior Panthers went three and out on their first possession, punting the ball on f ourth and six to the Mena 4 2. ena picked up a pair of first downs before punting the ball into the end one on f ourth and 12. With seven seconds to play in the first uarter, the unior Panthers attempted a pass. Wilson intercepted the ball at the Mena 4 6-yard line ena drove yards in four plays to score on a ane Stephens to hris Bollmeyer yard touchdown pass with to go in the second uarter. The two-point conversion attempt f ailed, leaving the score Mena 6, Ashdown 0. Ashdown started their next possession at their own 3 5 . Two plays later, the Junior Panthers f umbled and Devin Adams recovered the ball at the Ashdown 23 . On the next play, Stephens threw a 23 -yard touchdown pass to Adams with 5 : 3 6 lef t in the half . The two-point conversion attempt was unsuccessf ul, leaving the score Mena 12, Ashdown 0. The Junior Panthers started their next of f ensive series at the own three-yard line. Ashdown advanced the ball to their own 29 , where they came up short on a f ourth and f our yards to go, turning the ball over to Mena on downs. The Junior Bearcats picked up a first down at the Ashdown . Stephens handed off to acinto Pere on first down. Pere battled his way through the Ashdown defenders, refusing to go down and rumbled into the end one for a 20-yard touchdown run with 2: 24 to play in the half . The two-point conversion f ailed, leaving the score at Mena 18, Ashdown 0. ate in the fourth uarter, ena took over on downs at their own -yard line. Stephens handed off to ake Wiles who gained five yards on first down. Second down saw Wiles gallop f or 22 yards to the Ashdown 4 4 . On the next play, Stephens handed the ball to Wiles who sprinted 29 yards down the sideline to the Ashdown 15 -yard line where the Panthers drew a horse collar tackle ag that advanced the ball to the unior Panther seven. An offside ag gave ena a first and goal from the four-yard line. Stephens handed of f to Wiles who scored on a f our-yard touchdown run with 2: 08 to play. Stephens passed to Jeremiah Swint f or the two-point conversion to make the final score ena , Ashdown .

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ill Webb won the 2016 Ouachita Men’s Golf Association Championship Tournament, a 3 6-hole individual stroke play with handicap tournament, held September 10th and 11th at the Ouachita Country Club Golf Course. Webb came in first place with a total net score of . andy artin finished second with a . Roy Gilmore, Danny Miller and Doug Roberts tied f or third with 13 4 . George Rousseau came in sixth with a 13 5 . David Y oung took seventh place with a 13 7. Ed Glover and Chuck Rummel tied f or eighth with . im Shook finished th with . Bob Sanders took th with a . hris idolo and Bob Tilman tied for th with . avid unningham finished th with a . Terry Ward came in th with a . oug oberts won Saturday’s rd or th hole losest to the Pin. Bob Sanders won Saturday’s 5 th or 14 th hole Closest to the Pin. Doug Roberts won Sunday’s 3 rd or 12th hole Closest to the Pin and David Cunningham won Sunday’s 5 th or 14 th hole Closest to the Pin.

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Ladycats Sweep Hackett Lady Hornets, 3-0 BY RICK WRIGHT • r.wright@mypulsenews.com

he Mena Ladycats cruised past the Hackett Lady Hornets three games to none Tuesday, September 20th in U nion Bank Center on the Mena High School Campus. The Ladycats won game one 25 -15 and game two 25 -12. I n game three, it was all Mena as the Ladycats powered past Hackett 25 -8. The Ladycat volleyball team includes: Addison Smith, Reagan Sikes, Kyntile Wiles, Alicia Barrett, Sealy Thigpen, Ashley Y oung, Lexi Brooks, Sarah Lynch, Tateli Thacker, Maddison Maddox, Grace Wagner, Brandie Harrison, Haley Montgomery, Breanna Price, Courtney Milam, Jayzlee Bahr, Aliyah Ayres, Alex Y ang, Hattie Hunter, Hallee Shelton, Anna Beth Hunter and Ansley Simmons. The Ladycats are coached by Head Coach Brad Lyle and Assistant Coaches Rhonda Thigpen and Tia Fryar. Team managers are Delaney Amason, Hailey Tackett, Kennedy Downen and Ashlyn Soliz. I n Ladycat Junior Varsity action, the Mena JV took game one 25 -10 and dominated game two 25 -7. The Junior Ladycats sq uashed the Junior Lady Hornets 25 -13 in game one and 25 -13 in game two. The Seventh rade unior adycats suffered a - loss in their ﬁrst minute period with ackett. ena came back to take the second 10 minute period 17-14 . However, the Seventh Graders f rom Hackett edged Mena 17-16 in the third 10 minute session.

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7th & 8th Grade Jr. Bearcats Suffer Loss BY RICK WRIGHT to Ashdown r.wright@mypulsenews.com

he Mena Bearcat Seventh and Eighth Grade Junior Bearcats f aced the Ashdown Panthers on Thursday, September 22nd in Bearcat Stadium. Ashdown scored on a 4 2-yard touchdown run with 4 : 4 1 to play in the first minute half. A completed two-point conversion pass put Ashdown up 8-0. Mena took over on downs at their own 27-yard line late in the second half. n first and , the snap from center sailed over the Bearcat q uarterback’s head. Mena recovered the ball at their own 12-yard line. Second down saw an incomplete pass to bring up a third and 23 . The ball sailed over the q uarterback’s head on the snap and was recovered by Ashdown in the endzone f or a saf ety with 7: 25 to play to make what turned out to be the final score Ashdown , ena . The Junior Bearcats travel to Malvern Thursday, September 29 th with the kickof f set f or 5 : 3 0 p.m.

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he Bearcats battled the highly f avored Panthers to the last second Friday night bef ore suf f ering a one-point loss at 13 -12 at Ashdown. Ashdown is loaded with talented D1 players and are expected to contend f or a state championship this season. The Bearcats did not back down an inch, in f act they gave the highly ranked Panthers all they wanted and more. Two big pass plays, out of a game f ull of plays, was the dif f erence. Ninety-eight percent of the game, the Bearcats stood toe to toe with one of the best in the state. Bearcat Head Coach Tim Harper and his staf f have the 2016 Bearcats going in the right direction. Bearcat sophomore place kicker Christian Lua got the game underway when he sent the kickof f to the Panther’s goal line. Ashdown returned the opening kick to their own 22-yard line. The mighty Panthers went three and out and punted to the Mena 4 9 yard line. Mena’s first series was also a three and out as unior uarterback arson annon was sacked for a five yard loss on third and five, forcing a senior andon Stidman punt. Stidman’s punt was muf f ed but recovered by Ashdown at the Panther 17 yard line. Both schools traded possessions and punts throughout a scoreless first uarter. Three plays into the second uarter, the Panthers punted to unior Bearcat ustin ean who returned the kick to the Ashdown 3 6 yard line. Mena drove to the Ashdown 14 , however, a holding penalty and a uarterback sack backed the Bearcats up to the where they f aced a f ourth and 18. Mena attempted a -yard field goal, but the Panthers blocked the kick. Five plays later, the Panthers completed a medium range pass that turned into a 5 6-yard touchdown play with 5 : 19 to go in the first half. Ashdown missed the e tra point, leaving the score - . Af ter a Bearcat punt, Ashdown f aced a third and 13 f rom their own 3 3 , when the Panthers completed another pass that turned into a yard touchdown play with left in the second uarter. With the e tra point, Ashdown led - . The Bearcats picked up a first down on their ne t possession, but were forced to punt facing a fourth and si . Stidman’s punt was muffed by the Ashdown return man and recovered by the Bearcats at the Panther yard line, where four plays later ua kicked a yard field goal, with seconds left in the first half, to cut Ashdown’s lead to 13 -3 . unior ross ughes returned the second half kickoff to the Ashdown yard line. owever, ena ust could not get anything going and turned the ball over on downs at the Ashdown 4 0. The Panthers went three and out and sent their punter out on f ourth and 14 . The center snap went over the Ashdown punter’s head and was recovered at the Panther nine-yard line, setting ena up with a first and goal from the nine. Cannon took the direct snap and went around the lef t side to score on a nine yard touchdown run at the 8: 5 9 mark in the third uarter. ua added the e tra point to make the score ena , Ashdown . With to play in the game, ena downed a punt at the Ashdown one-yard line. n the following play, the Bearcats tackled the Panther running back in the endzone f or a saf ety to make the score Mena 12, Ashdown 13 . ena’s final offensive series ended on an interception. Ashdown downed the ball on the remaining snaps to run the clock out. Ashdown survived. The Bearcats had opportunities. Ashdown was f avored by two touchdowns in this 4 A-7 conf erence matchup and f ound themselves holding on, to edge the Bearcats by one point.

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he Mena Ladycats soundly thumped the Lavaca Lady Arrows three games to none Monday, September 26th at Mena High School. The Ladycats def eated Lavaca 25 -15 in game one, and clobbered the Lady Arrows 25 -4 in game two. Mena put the match away in game three, smashing Lavaca 25 -10. Last week, the Ladycats knocked of f Charleston three games to none Thursday, September 22nd at Charleston High School. Mena won game one 25 -8, game two 25 -7 and game three 25 -12. The Ladycats also def eated the Hackett Lady Hornets three games to none Tuesday, September 20th at Mena High School. Mena took game one 25 -15 , game two 25 -12 and game three 25 -8. The Junior Ladycats def eated the Lavaca Junior Lady Arrows two games to none, Monday, September 26th at Mena High School. Mena won game one 25 -17 bef ore taking game two 25 -10 The Ladycats travel to Booneville to take on the Booneville Ladycats Thursday, September 29 th with games set to begin at 4 p.m.

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Bearcat Senior Clint Buck Wins Back-to-Back Cross Country Meets BY RICK WRIGHT • r.wright@mypulsenews.com

ena Bearcat Clint Buck f ollowed up his cross-country win at Acorn by taking first place at the ansfield nvitational Cross-Country Meet Saturday, September 24 th. Buck ran a 17: 5 8.3 1 to take first place, while obert c ntyre of Mena took eighth with a 19 : 5 6.03 . Kenny Denley of Acorn placed 10th with a 20: 28.4 4 . Joe Looney of Mena came in 12th with a 20: 4 4 .5 0. Nathan Chaney of Acorn came in 14 th with a 21: 08.4 1, while William Shaner of Mena finished th with a . . redrick Gudim of Mena placed 3 5 th with a 23 : 5 7/ 06, while Dennis Kirsch of Mena came in 3 6th with a 24 : 01.22. Gary Boehler of ena finished th with a 25 : 11.78, while Q uan Ha of Acorn came in 4 7th with a 27: 06.3 4 and Mason Stout placed 5 3 rd with a 29 : 3 4 .5 9 . Waldron High School won the team competition. Mena High School came in second, f ollowed by Alma High School and ort Smith Southside igh School. High Schools that competed at the ansfield nvitational eet included CONTINUED ON PAGE 26

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e’ve got to win three out of the seven conf erence games to go to the playof f s,” said Mena’s Head Football Coach Tim Harper. “ I t’s a harder chore than it sounds. I f eel like we should win Bauxite and Fountain Lake… that means you have to beat Arkadelphia, Malvern or Ashdown. We let Ashdown go. We let them of f the hook,” ref erencing the Bearcats’ loss last Friday 13 -12. “ We’re not as athletic as any of them. So when we make mistakes like 5 0 yards in penalties on the of f ensive line, you j ust can’t win that way,” said Harper. “ No matter if it’s a holding penalty or we’re j umping of f -sides, whatever it may be.” “ arson annon finished of for yards. Ty ole had three catches for yards. ustin ean had five catches for yards and ross ughes had three catches for yards. t’s probably the first time in yan anich’s career he didn’t have a catch.” “ They did some things that were spooky to us,” said Harper. “ They j umped up and pressed us all the way across. I t caught us of f guard. We go to the line of scrimmage then I called the play. This particular time, we get all lined up and I called the play based on how they lined up and they changed or walked up and killed the play. So I had to call a time out early.” Feeling the weight of the loss, Harper added. “ We had 105 yards rushing, it was a bad day.” arper is proud of the resilience of his young team, “ ur kids are great kids, they work hard,” said arper. “ ur kids will be fine. They are tougher than all of us.” Harper conveyed that other than two big pass plays, the Bearcat def ense contained Ashdown pretty well. “ ur defense held them to total yards of offense. onsidering yards came on two plays, the def ense more than stood up to the challenge. They ran 61 plays and only had 13 0 yards, 5 9 out of 61 plays we held them in check. 0ur coverage was good all night, even on the two plays they scored on. We ust missed two tackles. We had people in position, we ust didn’t finish it. That happens.” The Bearcat def ense played better than was expected considering the talent level on the Ashdown of f ense, Harper was keenly aware of the predictions going into the match, “ We were picked to loose by two touchdowns,” said arper. “And we should have won. ur kids are resilient. They reali e they have to play one play at a time. I f you make a mistake or you don’t do well, get up and do it again, don’t give up, and don’t q uit, everybody is counting on you still. We’re getting better. We’ve got some kids that are pretty happy j ust to be a part of it. And we have a handf ul of kids that are j ust going through the motions. We’ve got to challenge them this week to get to doing their j obs as hard as they can. A play away is not . . . a. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . play of f .” “ alvern is probably run, very fast, very elusive with good speed. They have four backs that can take it the distance at any point,” said arper. “We’ve got to be very sure tacklers, we’ve got to be physical and we’ve got to be very disciplined because they run a lot of one read with their uarterback. So if we all run after the back, the uarterback will go out the back door and he may be the best one.” “ ffensively, alvern is probably not uite as good defensively as they’ve been the last couple of years,” said arper. “ ’d say not uite as good defensively as Ashdown, but they are very good. I f eel like it will be a great f ootball game. The atmosphere will be great. Whoever wants it the most will get it.”

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Acorn, Alma, edarville, harleston, t. Smith Southside, eavener, avaca, aga ine, ansfield, ena, ark, Scranton and Waldron. n the Senior irls ivision, Barbara ohnson of eavener igh School won the senior girls division with a . , while aith ill of Acorn came in second with a . . organ agan of Acorn finished fourth with a . , while endra Branson of Acorn came in seventh with a . . Evelyn Smith of ena placed th with a . , while Brittany Wilhite came in th with a . . Abbie Smith of ena finished th with a . , while Breanna Sanders of ena came in nd with a . . osey Webb of Acorn placed th with a . , while acken ie oss finished th with a . and arley earing of Acorn came in nd with a . . Acorn igh School won the team competition followed by ark igh School in second place. n the unior Boys ivision, Tyle emley of an Buren unior igh won the unior boys division with a . . ogan yers of ena came in eighth with a . , while ordan Ward of Acorn finished th with a . . atthew haney of Acorn placed th with a . , while Brady yle came in th with a . . had Sutton of Acorn finished in th place with a . , while Adam ughes came in th with a . . Thaddaeus ance of ena placed st with a . , while Brady air of Acorn finished th with a . . ustice eufield of Acorn came in th with a . , while urtis Short of Acorn placed rd with a . . Tyler yle of Acorn took th place with a . , while T

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ayzlee Bahr was crowned as the 2016 Miss Polk County Fair Q ueen on Saturday night, September 24 , at the Mena Perf orming Arts Center and Harper Bentley was crowned as the 2016 Little Miss Polk County Fair Q ueen. The competition was ďŹ erce as both groups had great competitors. Spencer Thrailkill was named 1st Runner-U p in the Q ueen division. April Rose was named 2nd Runner-U p and Aimmee Williams was named 3 rd Runner-U p. I n the Little Miss division, Sophie Myers was named 1st Runner-U p and Kennedi Plunkett was named 2nd Runner-U p. Awards were also given f or Miss Congeniality and I nterview. There was a three-way tie in the Miss Congeniality category with Olivia Lockhart, Savannah Brown, and Aimmee Williams. Top 4 in I nterview were ( no order was given) : April Rose, Spencer Thrailkill, Savannah Brown, and Jayzlee Bahr. The Miss Polk County Fair Pageant is sponsored each year by the Lady Ouachitas.

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Pictured left to right are: Miss 2nd Runner-Up, April Rose; Little Miss 2nd Runner-Up Kennedi Plunkett; Miss 1st Runner-Up Spencer Thrailkill; Little Miss 1st Runner-Up Sophie Myers; Miss Polk County, Jayzlee Bahr; Little Miss Polk County, Harper Bentley; and Miss 3rd Runner-Up, Aimmee Williams.

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e t week is the first onday in ctober, the day that the U.S. Supreme ourt convenes following its summer recess. n this occasion, and also in light of the upcoming elections, will brie y address the role of udges, from the perspectives and parallels of the Bible and American istory and how this relates some to the Supreme ourt. saiah states, “ or the ord is our udge, the ord is our lawgiver, the ord is our king he will save us.” This verse is not only a personal testimony and teaching of saiah, but it succinctly summari es an eternal truth about the sovereignty and wisdom of od in the personal and civil affairs of man. This verse also represents a ma or part of the biblical foundation for America’s state and national governments as manifested in the separation of powers through the udicial, legislative, and e ecutive branches. ur nation’s ounders implemented this design for government because they understood the fallen nature and depravity of man ( eremiah ), and that for power and authority to reside in any one person or small group of persons would invite corruption and tyranny. Thus, a system of checks and balances was built into America’s national government to minimi e the danger of any one branch dominating the others ( ederalist o. ). This was truer for the udges od appointed than for anyone else in leadership because they represented is moral authority as well as is laws ( hronicles ). n E odus , od set in place principles for a framework of government and its leaders, which included the role of udges - their ualifications and the decentrali ation and distribution of their authority. The Biblical references for separation of powers and checks and balances cited above were most effectively conveyed to our ounders through Baron harles ouis oseph Secondat ontes uieu, the most uoted and cited man during the onstitutional onvention in . ontes uieu looked upon law as the protector of freedom, and understood that “Society...must repose on hristian principles that do not change.” e saw the need for a “depository” or guardian of laws instituted in an independent, non-political entity within a constitution. This need would eventually be designed in the United States through the formation of a Supreme ourt. ontes uieu’s philosophy had taken form in the American colonies of the th century and thus served as a ustification for and confirmation of America’s national framework for government. Since then, the United States has e perienced much growth and change and has in this process drifted far from her original moorings, much like the nation of srael did. uring the period of the udges, srael had no capital and no fi ed government, so each tribe acted independently which made her a nation of instability, anarchy, and confusion for much of those years. The choice srael made of personal disobedience and having no government accountable to od proved to be a dark period of her history. s there a lesson to be learned here s this where we are in America today s the udiciary still the branch of our government “least dangerous to the political rights of the onstitution” ( ederalist o. ) Are our udge’s persons who uphold our constitution and subscribe to the rule of law s their compass the original intent of the onstitution and the urisprudence and precedents established thereof With a vigilant citi enry and properly functioning legislative branch, udges should be held accountable to the provisions of our onstitution, including the conseuences for failing to “ old their ffices during good Behaviour” (Article , Section ). f all the factors which should be taken under most serious consideration in the presidential election of , the udicial philosophy and records of Supreme ourt nominees are among the most important given the fact that the ne t president will very likely be nominating at least one candidate and perhaps more. The conse uences of this are monumental and will affect our nation for a generation or more. od e pressed a desire to restore the nation of srael of whom her udges were a vital key. Today e has the same desire to restore America, but repentance is still re uired ( hronicles ). n osea , we are reminded, “ y people are destroyed for lack of knowledge....since you have forgotten the law of your od.” n the words of ames adison, “There are more instances of the abridgment of the freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations.” And, as ohn andolph of oanoke observed in reference to the tendencies of the federal courts in his own time, “ can never forget that the Book of udges is followed by the Book of ings.”

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ena Art allery’s second annual Art of the eartland e hibit will open riday evening, ctober , with a reception and awards ceremony at the gallery, ena Street, from to pm. This summer, artists from all parts of the United States submitted entries of the best have been selected for the e hibit. This is a rare opportunity to see world-class paintings right here in ena, and many of the artists will be attending the opening. The ﬁrst, second, and third place winners have been selected by Andre Pater, an internationally acclaimed artist, whose work has been recogni ed by art lovers and collectors around the world. is oils, pastels, gouaches and charcoals can be found in many private and corporate collections. rom the time he ﬁrst landed in the United States in , the Polish-born artist has come a long way. Strong Polish traditions in the breeding of the Arabian horse made Pater initially interested in that as a sub ect matter. t wasn’t until he moved to entucky in that his interest shifted from Arabian horses to powerful Thoroughbreds. n addition to the three awards selected by Pater, there is a special , award for the most outstanding painting by an Arkansas artist. This award was contributed by oe and a onna an Wolf. The e hibit will be open at the gallery with special hours during ctober am to pm Tuesdays, am to pm Wednesdays, am to pm Thursdays through Saturdays, and noon to pm on Sundays. ome take advantage of this once a year opportunity.

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( StatePoint) Parents care f or and guide children into adulthood. But as parents age, sometimes the roles are reversed. Establishing a plan will help everyone f eel more at ease about the years ahead. Here are f our common concerns you may f ace with aging parents and tips to manage each conversation. Plan Living Arrangements ulti-level homes and complicated oor plans can make everyday living difficult and dangerous f or seniors. However, convincing parents to move into a more manageable home or assisted living may be tough. Suggest the transition early, while parents are still active to help them ease into the idea. f they insist on staying put, consider homecare and installing assistive e uipment, like handrails. Focus on the Road riving can be a sensitive topic because for many, it’s a key part of remaining independent. Take -year-old ivian ash who started driving in . While always priding herself on her saf e driving -- in f act, she’s never had an accident -- she recently pulled into her driveway and stopped too close to a telephone pole, ultimately needing help moving her car. That was when she decided it was time to stop driving. “ I f I ’m driving and I had a problem, I could hurt someone or myself . I t j ust isn’t worth it,” explained ash. f course, not everyone will be willing to hang up their keys, so approach the topic before noticeable problems surf ace, such as with vision or dexterity, and agree to certain warning signs that might indicate it’s time to rethink transportation. When it is time for parents to stop driving, help them map out ways to get to all their activities. U pdate I mportant Documents ost people don’t like discussing wills and life insurance. As a result, they’re often written and not revisited. owever, both need to be updated periodically, especially when ma or life changes take place, like marriage, death or divorce. One of Arkansas’ newest assisted living retirement communities. This state-of-the-art Ensure your parents have a will that’s been updated in the past five years. f not, it should be revised to re ect their current wishes. Establish who will be in charge of e ecuting retirement complex offers numerous the details, and determine where documents will be stored. amenities that you are Any updates to wills need to bespecialized re ected in life insurance policies, since beneficiaries while bringing together take precedence over whatever theseeking will specifies. onsider working with a trusted adviall of the comforts home. sor who of f ers both lif e insurance and retirement planning,ofsuch as an Erie Family Lif e insurance agent, to ensure parents and f amily members are covered f or the f uture every step of the way. Gather Financials Finances need to be discussed -- f rom retirement planning, debt consolidation and “The Good Life Starts Here” payment to logistics like where important documents are placed (digital and hard copies). Even if parents don’t want to divulge all their inf ormation, getting a general sense of the situation will make things easier when decisions need to be made. elp your parents create a list of bank, benefits, pension and other accounts, as well Affordable, Comfortable, Secure as usernames and passwords. eep this information in a safe place, such as a fire-resistant safe. now where items like ta files, car titles and the key to the safe are kept. Aging isn’t easy. Address everything now to leave your f amily at ease f or the changes ahead.

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September 28, 2016

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The following information was received from Polk County law enforcement agencies. The charges against those arrested are allegations and the cases are still pending in the courts. Individuals charged and whose names appear in this column may submit documentation to us at a later date that the charges have been dismissed or that they have been found innocent and we will include that information in this space in a timely manner.

Mena Police Department September 18, 2016 Report was made of an iPhone being stolen from a local residence. The phone was later returned to the owner and no charges were filed. September 19, 2016 A Mena woman reported that her vehicle had been vandalized. Case is pending interview of suspect. Justin Ivan Taylor, 28, of Mena was charged with battery, refusal to submit to arrest, and obstructing governmental operations. September 20, 2016 Lynea Chandeen Wright, 28, of Mena was arrested on two outstanding warrants for failure to appear. September 21, 2016 Melvin Shane Bell, 44, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear to pay fines and courts. Bell had been incarcerated in Sebastian County, and Mena police personnel traveled there to bring him back to Polk County. Report was taken of a verbal altercation between a local man and woman who are going through a divorce. No charges were filed, and the man left the area. A 15-year-old Mena girl was charged with disorderly conduct and was transported to a juvenile facility. Report was made by employees at a local pharmacy regarding a counterfeit $50.00 bill that had been received on a purchase. Case pending. Kelly J. Charlton, 31, of Mena was charged with theft of property (shoplifting) after officers were called to a local retail store. September 22, 2016 No reports filed. September 23, 2016 Billy Randall Powell, 34, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding felony warrant. Michael Thomas Rethore, 58, of Mena

was charged with possession of methamphetamine or cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of schedule VI controlled substance, possession of schedule VI controlled substance with intent to deliver, simultaneous possession of drugs and ﬁrearms, and possession of schedule I or II controlled substance. September 24, 2016 Report was taken of an altercation between a local man and a friend of his estranged wife. Case is pending. ol Co nt Sheri ’s epartment September 19, 2016 Report from complainant on Windmill Lane in Board Camp of the break-in and theft of electronics, personal documents and medical equipment. Investigation continues. Report from complainant on Polk 33 near Vandervoort of the theft of an ATV, valued at $400.00. Investigation continues. Report from a Dierks woman of a missing 14-year-old female that was believed to be in Polk County. The juvenile was located and returned to the custody of a parent/guardian. Arrested was Shawn A. Long, 40, of Mena, on a Warrant for Forgery. Also arrested was Jennifer K. Williams, 45, of Mena, on a Warrant for Forgery. September 20, 2016 Arrested was Lonnie G. Tyler, 47, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order. September 21, 2016 Report of a 17-year-old female being issued a Juvenile Citation for Intent to Defraud a Drug Test. The juvenile was released to the custody of a parent/guardian. Report from complainant on Polk 168 near Potter of being harassed by an acquaintance. Report from a Mena woman of vehicle damage done by an unknown person while parked at a business on Highway 71 North near Mena. Investigation continues. Report from a Mena woman of ﬁnding suspicious items while at a storage facility on Highway 71 South in Mena. Deputies recovered items from the individual. September 22, 2016 Report from complainant on Polk 71 in the Yocana community of the break-in and theft of prescription medications and personal documentation. Investigation continues. Report of a domestic disturbance on

Polk 115 near Acorn led to the arrest of Michael J. Harvey, 42, of Mena, on Charges of Domestic Battery 2nd Degree, False Imprisonment 2nd Degree, Terroristic Threatening 2nd Degree, and Criminal Use of Prohibited Weapon. September 23, 2016 Traffic stop on Highway South near Hatfield led to the arrest of Lester . Groves, 58, of Yukon, OK, on Charges of DWI and Careless/Prohibited Driving. Arrested was Pat-Sand Barber, 36, of Hatfield, on a arrant for iolation of Suspended Imposition of Sentence. Report from complainant on Highway 88 East near Mena of the theft of heat/air units and tools. Investigation continues. Arrested was Billy R. Powell, 34, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear. September 24, 2016 Report from complainant on South Golden Lane near Mena of vandalism

done to an unoccupied residence. Investigation continues. Report from complainant on Polk 227 near Cove of $1,000.00 in vandalism done to a gate. Information has been provided to the rosecuting Attorney’s fﬁce for further consideration. September 25, 2016 Report of an unattended death on Polk 6 near Wickes. The scene was released to the Polk County Coroner. Arrested was Rebecca A. Smedley, 50, of Alma, on a Warrant for Violation of the Arkansas Hot Check Law. olk County Sheriff’s fﬁce worked one vehicle accident this week. Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 22 Incarcerated Inmates, with 3 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.

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J&N Dozer- Trackhoe, Backhoe, Dump Truck, Ponds, Pads, Clearing, Roads, Hauling, Rich Top Soil, Fill Dirt, Shale, Gravel. o er operator Randy Egger, over 0 years’ e perience. We appreciate your Business! Call 479-234-1357 TFN

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The Family of Mary Hampton would like to thank everyone for all the prayers, beautiful cards and food. 9/28 We want your hide!! Hunters and Deer camps donate your deer hides to your local Elks Lodge #781 to help disabled eterans at the A. on’t throw them away or leave them on the ground. Help a diable Veteran by calling 479-394-3740 9/28 and we’ll arrange to pick them up.

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