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Two-Mile Creek Bridge Re-Opens BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com

The Two-Mile Creek Bridge on Polk 37 is open after months of working through negotiations with AGI insurance and ﬁnding permitting weather. Polk County Judge Brandon Ellison said the crew worked until 8 p.m. on Monday night to get the asphalt set. “We started early that morning but it started raining so we held the asphalt trucks here and waited until the rain let up to get it done,” said Ellison.

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Beasley Wood Funeral Home has New Owner BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com

Beasley Wood Funeral Home has recently been purchased by a new owner that plans to keep the same caring and compassionate atmosphere that has served the Mena community since 1928. Billy Curl, a retired U.S. veteran, closed the deal this month to become the new owner of not only Beasley Wood in Mena, but also three others within the same group. “I’m excited to work with the Mena crew,” he said. Curl is a native of Newport, Arkansas, graduating high school in 1984, and immediately joining the Arkansas National Guard. “I worked my way into the mortuary business in the late 80’s,” Curl explained. He attended a mortuary school in Memphis, Tennessee and later CONTINUED ON PAGE 4

MRHS Resolves Persistent Flooding Issues BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com

Persistent drainage issues that have plagued the front entrance and Emergency Department at Mena Regional Health System have been resolved, according to MRHS Director of Plant Facilities Shawn Free. The problem began after construction was completed on the 36,000 sq. ft. women’s center, emergency department, and renovation project in October 2006. After MRHS has had several engineers research the project, the hospital secured the services of local engineer D.C. Spencer, who provided the most cost effective and optiCONTINUED ON PAGE 6

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Hundreds of meticulously restored street rods and muscle cars will roll into Mena this weekend for one of the area’s most beloved and signature events, the 41st Annual MARK CAMPBELL Queen Wilhelmina Rod Run. Cars will be on display Friday through Sunday with various events planned downtown and at Queen Wilhelmina. READ COMPLETE STORY ON PAGE 3, CITIZEN OF THE WEEK LISA CAMPBELL ON PAGE 18, AND ROD RUN SALES & SPECIALS ON PAGES 11-13.

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HSO Gains New Partnership to Find Forever Homes for Dogs

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he Humane Society of the Ouachitas has partnered with a new shelter, the Peaceful Animal Adoption Shelter out of Vinita, Oklahoma, to help find sheltered dogs forever homes. HSO has been transporting adoptees out of the area for some time as Polk County has an abundance of sheltered pets. With the new partnership, HSO transports the dogs to Oklahoma where they are then taken to Colorado, where there is a shortage of perspective adoptive pets. The Denver Dumb Friends League, or DDFL, for short, is the agency that finds new families for the dogs. HSO volunteer, Michael Povey, said they transport dogs up to four times a month and more than 45 dogs have been adopted through the program in the last four weeks. HSO volunteers are hopeful that those numbers will remain high. HSO is a 501(c)3 and is only funded through grants and donations. If you would like to help in any way, contact the shelter at 479-394-5682.

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The Humane Society of the Ouachitas (HSO) recently held a fundraiser at Silver Screen Theater and packed the house to see the new movie, The Secret Life of Pets. Silver Screen was able to donate $300 as a result of the participation and $310 was raised through donations and raffles for a total of $610. “We were very pleased that 150 people showed up to support the effort. It was a lovely event,” said HSO volunteer, Stephanie Povey. Both parties look forward to having another similar event soon. Pictured above (l to r) Deanna Ayers of Silver Screen Theater presents a check to HSO volunteers Stephanie and Michael Posey.

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Open Art Show at Mena Art Gallery BY BARBARA M. TOBIAS

n the month of September, your local gallery will host a show open to all local artists. It will accept work in any media and on any subject: painting, drawing, sculpture, pen and ink, pastel, watercolor, oils, acrylic, pottery, woodwork, jewelry, photography, ﬁber arts, and more. Artists who wish to enter the show should bring their work to the gallery, at 607 Mena Street, on Wednesday, August 31, between 10 am and 4 pm. You can ﬁnd complete details and the entry form on www.MenaArtGallery.org. This show will be on display during regular gallery hours: 11 am to 2 pm on Tuesdays, 10 am to 3 pm on Wednesdays through Saturdays, from September 2nd through the 27th. Great chance to see more work by our talented local artists. Mena and the surrounding counties have many of those. If you would like more information, please call the gallery at 479-394-3880.

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irst Christian Church of Mena, AR is featuring a live concert by singer/songwriter, Logan Lind, this Sunday, Aug 28th. The event begins at 6 pm and is free to the public. Born to perform, Logan Lind delivers a foot stomping, crowd pleasing experience that blends original songwriting with a sound created from the Bible Belt south and Nordic Folk culture. Armed only with a weathered guitar and a beat up kick drum, this Norwegian/American artist rocks venues with his dynamic stage presence and songs ﬁlled with depth, humor, and heart.

t’s time for the 41st Annual Mark Campbell Rod Run. Hundreds of hot rods, antique cars/trucks, muscle cars and street rods will roll into town to continue supporting an event that the late Mark Campbell founded more than four decades ago. This year, the event is enjoying additional community support as the Mena/Polk County Chamber of Commerce agreed to partner to host the entire event. The event will kick off with Friday night’s Show ‘n Shine. For the ﬁrst time in the event’s history, two blocks of North Mena Street are being closed so that cars/trucks may be displayed on North Mena Street up to Maple Street, a development that Mark’s widow Lisa said he would have loved to have seen. The north side of the street will be closed from Sherwood to Maple. Multiple detour options will be marked. Friday night’s activities kick off at 6 p.m. KENA will begin a live broadcast from the heart of the action beginning at 5 p.m. On Saturday, rods will be on display atop Rich Mountain at Queen Wilhelmina State Park by day and will make their way down the Talimena National Scenic Byway to South Mena Street for the Downtown Street Dance and Concert sponsored each year by the Mena Advertising and Promotion Commission. This year’s musical entertainment begins at 7 p.m. with The Night Hawk Band, a power country band offering a variety of sounds including classic country, progressive country, blues, rock, and a touch of bluegrass. The event will wrap up on Sunday with morning services and various awards and presentations.

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opened Mid-South Mortuary Service in that area. The business soon became one of the largest mortuary services in the Mid-South area and remains so to this day. He sold the mortuary service to except a full time position as an Apache helicopter Instructor for the U.S. Army Aviation Support Facility in Tupelo, Mississippi. “It came to a point where I had to decide whether I wanted to be in the military full time or in the mortuary business full time. I wanted to attend flight school and I got accepted so I went that route.” And indeed, Curl not only attended flight school, but served his country overseas. Flying Kiowa Warrior Helicopters (a scout attack helicopter) and Apache Helicopters, his last three years in the service, Curl in the first set of aviation units to be dispatched to Iraq in 2003. “I was with the 3rd Armored Calvary Regiment in 2003 at Fort Carson, Colorado before going to Iraq. We were the tip of the spear unit.” In 2004, Curl was awarded the Army Air-medal and two commendation medals for his combat service in IRAQ and received the highest award available from the state of Mississippi (The Mississippi Magnolia Cross for his service with valor in IRAQ). Billy serves on multiple veteran service committees throughout the state in support of veterans. He spent a total of 24 ½ years in the military before retiring in 2006. Having a family, his wife of 26 years, Freda, and four children from ages 5 to 30, he wanted to be close to home. While launching into military retirement, Curl decided to get back into his learned profession. “A funeral home in Blytheville, Arkansas came up for sale in April 2012. I bought it (Cobb Funeral Home) and the corporation that owned Florida Boys Quartet that also owned Beasley Wood and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . member . . . . . . for . . more . . . .than .... three others. I maintained a relationship 25 years with that company and last year, I found out they were going to sell the remaining four,” explained Curl. He would move forward with plans to purchase the four remaining and Gospel Music closed the deal in August 2016. “Everything will stay the same. We will keep the same staff,” he said. “We will Hall of Fame improve the properties and our pricing structure will be innovative. We understand the tough times the American consumer is going through and we will try to come up with Favorite Bass Award pricing plans for anyone’s budget.” He went on to say that every market area is differSinging News Magazine ent and he wants each staff to understand what is most needed in each community. “We want to identify what people want in cremation and traditional funerals in Mena.” Marvin Norcross Award Curl is a community minded man with intentions on being supportive of and involved in local civic clubs and community groups. “We want to allow the employees to be Bill Gaither Videos involved. We are going to strive for that,” said Curl. numerous “I think customer service is our number one priority. You have to have compassion and have to be able to serve these families and help them achieve their goals. A lot appearances of times, some of these funeral directors and owners want to get them in and out. We want to follow through afterword with grief counseling. We want to be able to work with local churches and give direction to that family member that’s left behind. We try to put the value of the funeral back in the business,” said Curl.

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mum solution. Spencer began by standing in the rain and watching the how the water flowed from one area to the other before he began drawing plans in December 2015. “He has been really nice to work with,” said Free. Spencer’s proposal was approved in January by the Hospital Commission and Glennaire Construction began work in April 2016. Since then, excess rainwater is being diverted and a remarkable improvement has already been noted by hospital officials. Free explained that water entered the main entrance at least a dozen times over the last few years and up to three inches of standing water could be found in the ER waiting room at times. The flooding caused not just water issues, but created a reoccurring expense. Free explained that many times, the hospital was forced to seek professional help to remove the water promptly for the safety of patients and staff as well as dry the floors before permanent damages occurred. To correct the issue at hand, the project has consisted of installing 16-inch drainage pipes, three additional catch basins, a retaining wall, and more to ensure that the flooding is no longer an issue. Free said the project is around 75% complete and, weather permitting, it will be complete in the next couple of weeks. The project cost for the hospital is $31,341.

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for construction of an ADA compliant sidewalk at Jumpstart Preschool and Daycare. The construction to include a chain link fence. Bids will be received by the Polk County Developmental Center until 11:00 am, September 16, 2016 at the PCDC Administrative office at 201 S. Morrow, Mena, Arkansas. Contact Dewey Lance, Maintenance Supervisor at 394-2671 for a review meeting and bid specifications. The Polk County Developmental Center, Inc. reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

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The bridge was damaged on January 8th by a local timber contractor, who attempted to cross the bridge with a skidder that was too tall for the structure. The top of the skidder snagged the top of the bridge, causing the collapse and destruction of the century old bridge. “The contractor cooperated fully and responsibly and maintained adequate insurance to cover the damage,” said Judge Ellison. The settlement from AIG paid $215,000 to Polk County. Ellison is glad to see the end of the project and said the only portion left is painting the stripes. Although the bridge was widened slightly to 17 feet, it will remain a one-lane bridge. The original abutments were used in the construction of the new bridge. The previous bridge was 15 feet wide, leaving little leeway on the abutments to build the new one much wider. The new bridge won’t have any height restrictions but will have weight restrictions that will be determined by the Arkansas Highway Department. There is a smaller bridge that sits just yards away that has a 10-ton limit. That bridge also received a touch-up while crews were in the area. The steel has been painted red and new signs were being hung on Monday. Ellison said they also laid asphalt between the bridges. “Last time we came out and laid asphalt in this area, we were unable to bring our equipment in between the bridges because of the weight restrictions. This time, we were able to come across the new bridge to bring that section up to date.”

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One Hundred Years of Growing Men: Camp Pioneer’s Centennial – Part II I n Part I of this series in last week’s edition, we took a stroll down memory lane with some personal observations, anecdotes and experiences from Camp Pioneer’s impact on the lives of those who were a part of the Camp’s century of influence. In Part II, we will highlight some early history of Camp Pioneer and touch on how that history has unfolded into an institution which is still revered and relevant, and is looking to the future in continuing to meet the needs of new generations of boys and young men. As with much other early development and growth in Polk County, the railroad was the driving force. Prior to the railroad’s arrival here in our area, the Texas & Pacific and the Cairo & Fulton Railroads spurred the establishment of Texarkana, Arkansas and Texas in 1873. As a railroad hub,Texarkana served the north and northeast through Arkansas and the southwest through parts of Texas. The railroads came to realize that they needed to provide their men wholesome activities in which to spend their leisure time as well as places to stay and eat during the layovers at the end of their runs. Here they turned to an organization which had already been around for a while, the YMCA. The first traces of YMCA work on the railroad can be traced back to 1868 and the first Railroad YMCA was organized in 1872. The railroad Ys provided practical things such as clean beds, good meals, and hot showers, but also addressed the educational, spiritual, and recreational needs of the workers with Bible study, instructional courses on a variety of subjects, organized sports, and other activities. The railroads partnered with each other to construct “Railroad Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) buildings at the hub cities around the country. The Railroad YMCA building in Texarkana was constructed on Front Street near Union Station in 1899. The Railroad YMCA in Texarkana owned a camping area in Polk County near the small village of Potter, approximately one hundred miles north. Located at the conflu-

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ence of the Mountain Fork River and Two Mile Creek, the site was ideal for summer camping, hiking, swimming, boating, and nature study. Subsequent to Chicago businessman and publisher W.D. Boyce bringing Boy Scouting to America from England in 1910, Scout troops began springing up all over the country. One of those, Troop 1 in Texarkana, was chartered in 1914. In the summer of 1916, Scoutmaster William H. Riley and 20 boys from Troop 1 boarded a Kansas City Southern (KCS) train in Texarkana for a 10-day adventure at the Railroad YMCA camping area near Potter. Upon arrival, they loaded their equipment onto a wagon for a 5 mile trip to the camp site. They named this first encampment, “Camp Patterson” after one of their own Scouts. In the summers of 1917 and 1918, Scoutmaster Riley and Troop 1 returned to the camp area, which they named “Camp Woodrow Wilson” and “Camp General Pershing, respectively for each year. Other troops from Texarkana began to use the area for their summer encampments. By 1919, the Railroad YMCA campground here in Polk County was widely known, well-used and a popular destination for Scouts in the Texarkana 5 key facts about Prostate Cancer: area. In the fall of 1919, Council, BSA was chartered, and George W. Pow1. Affects 1 in The everyTexarkana 6 men 2. Deadlier than breast cancer ell was hired as their first Scout executive. Mr. Powell was very active in Scout outdoor 3. Detectable in early stages growth and improvements of the council. events and oversaw the expansion, 4. NOT an old man’s disease By the 5.spring of 1920, the Railroad YMCA had granted a 99-year lease of their campDoes NOT go away if you avoid ing property in Polk CountyWe to the Boy Scout Mr. Powell named the property testing. Gentlemen: encourage you tocouncil. get “Camp Pioneer” and test. the first council encampment was held there June 1-14, 1920. a PSA blood LOOK FOR THE CONCLUSION IN NEXT WEEK’S EDITION OR FIND THE FULL STORY AT WWW.MYPULSENEWS.COM

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Christine Diane Reed Hahn, age 64, of Hatfield, Arkansas passed away Monday, August 15, 2016 in Mena. Christine was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 15, 1952 to Terrence Reed and the late Loretta Smith Reed. She was born into a large family and had a large family of her own. She was a loving and kind mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and a friend to all who knew her. Christine will be missed by all who love her. She is survived by, children, Donald Thomas, David and Sarah Thomas, Daryl Thomas, Daniel Howard, Deanna and Matthew Andrews, Dennis Richardson, Darcie Richardson; brothers, John Reed, Joe Reed, Allen Blackwell, Dennis Reed, Jacob Reed; sisters, Teresa Henderson, April Reed, Laura Perez, and Leslie Rawlins, and 18 grandchildren, She was preceded in death by, her mother Loretta, and brothers, Mike Reed and Pat Reed. Mass of Christian Burial was Friday, August 19, 2016, 10:00 a.m. at St. Agnes Catholic Church with Father John Tran. Interment followed in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Visitation was Thursday, August 18, 2016 at St. Agnes Catholic Church from 6:00-7:00 p.m. with Rosary at 7:00 p.m.

GRAHAM TAYLOR HENNINGS Funeral Services for Graham Taylor Hennings, age 16 months, who entered into rest August 9, 2016, were conducted Friday afternoon at 3 o’clock from Stevens Creek Church. Dr. Marty Baker officiating. Interment in Sunset Memory Gardens. Graham Hennings was diagnosed at six months old with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1, but with the love, care and support of his family he far out lived his diagnosis. He was dedicated at Stevens Creek Church and his family is active within the church. Graham packed a world-changing legacy into his short time on earth. With a boundless joy and contagious smile that couldn’t be contained or defined by his physical limitations, Graham inspired all who met him. He enriched the lives of his family, his church, his caregivers and countless others who were somehow touched by his story. Graham truly made the world a brighter place, and now,

Mike and Paula Williford, Fitzgerald, GA; paternal grandparents, Richard and Reginna Hennings, Mena, AR; maternal great-grandmother, Evelyn Parker, Valdosta, GA; aunts and uncles, Jenny and Justin Kennedy, Rutledge, GA; Lanie and Levi Hibbard, Valdosta, GA; paternal great-aunts and uncles, Donna Sloan, Joyce Bissell, Donald Hennings, Sr., and Cassius Hennings, Jr., Mena, AR, along with many cousins from Mena, AR. Memorials may be made to Stevens Creek Church, www.stevenscreekchurch.com The family would like to thank all of the Doctors, Nurses, Therapists and Caregivers for their kind, compassionate and loving assistance. Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803.278.1181). Visit the registry at www.poseycares.com

JESS WALLACE BUCK Jess Wallace (Dick) Buck, age 90, of Mena, passed away August 10, 2016, at the Veterans Center in Talihina, Oklahoma. He was born on March 20, 1926, in Alf, Arkansas, and lived at Old Forrester, Arkansas, until joining the U.S. Navy. He lived many years in Oregon where he had a trucking business before retiring and moving to Mena. He enjoyed traveling, exploring and seeing new places, was an avid reader, and liked telling stories of growing up at “Old Forrester”, a small community built around a large sawmill operation. He was preceded in death by, his parents, John Jess Buck and Myrtle Wehunt Buck. Also, two of his children, Julie Buck and John Buck. He is survived by, his son, Robert Buck of Florida, Jeanette Buck of Payette, ID, and his companion of 28 years, Willis M. Newbolt of Mena, Ar. He has four grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; two nephews, and several cousins. He was sent for cremation by Beasley-Wood Funeral Home, with a memorial service to be announced at a later date.

DANIEL “DAN” R. PARMENTER Daniel “Dan” R. Parmenter was the most vibrantly alive person anyone could know, overflowing with energy, fearless ability, raw strength and crazy humor. Dan left us on August 17, 2016 at age 50 which was quite

live by the rules. Dan served in the Army Corps of Engineers where he developed his vocation in building and carpentry while perfecting the art of digging holes and doing pushups. Skilled in all aspects of construction he particularly enjoyed working with wood and timber as displayed in his grand finale log home, which he proudly and stubbornly built with his own

of flip flops and shorts, honed his amazing balancing skills while surfing, and missed an ADHD diagnosis by a few dozen years. Being a Navy brat he developed a deep-rooted distaste for canned ham and American cheese although he often told the story of his mother carving a block of luncheon loaf

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into the shape of a turkey which could have contributed to his later woodcarving creativity. As an adult on the mainland he determined that if a meal did not include beef or bacon he would prowl around until his carnivorous cravings were satisfied. He enjoyed animals, playing pied piper to his chicken and duck minions and spoiling the dachshunds aka “empty nest snooters.” His sister-in-law noted if she came back as a dog she would want to be one of Dan’s wiener dogs. The gardener of the family, he planted a fruit orchard and cultivated a lawn in the midst of a wilderness, no small feat, which will probably turn back into forest due to a lack of interest from his family. A self-proclaimed dominoes champion, he was confident that anyone who beat him was obviously cheating. He loved kids probably because he was a big kid himself and once he had one of his own, he wanted 20, most likely for the free labor. No doubt his wit came from his Mom, Claudette (Roy), while his stubbornness could have been from his Dad, Wm. David. His off color humor and salty language were developed over years of living in the moment running from the law while listening to Motown jams. Although he was born in Groton, CT, he claimed he was not a Yankee since he was born on a military base.

Due to a misguided belief that finishing his house would be his last accomplishment, he refused to finish construction, possibly to lengthen his life, a strategy that did not pay off. An addiction to cigarettes which he enjoyed so very much like only a smoker could understand did what he swore “wouldn’t happen to me” and developed into an advanced lung cancer diagnosis in April 2016. After successfully avoiding doctors for years he was subjected to batteries of tests, needle pokes, procedures, surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and medical testing fit for a guinea pig. Dan was fiercely loyal to his surviving family; his long suffering, chief hand holding, wife of 22 years, Missy, and his greatest achievement, his pride & joy, his son, Jack. While at one time his wife accused him of having the heart of a little black ant and divorced him, after it appeared to have grown at least 3 times, she agreed to remarry him. His family asks that you get regular medical checkups, hold hands, learn to forgive, put down your phone, get to know Jesus, laugh often, stop smoking/dipping/chewing, forego the gamble that it won’t happen to you, and truly cherish and relish each moment of God’s creation and the life He has given you because that’s what Dan would have wanted.

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The Family of James Downs would like to thank the following: Mena Regional Hospital • the nurses on the regular floor • nurses in ICU • Doctor Henderson • Doctor Buschman • Beasleywood Funeral Home • Brother Jeramy Jones • the military men who served at the funeral • John Boren and Landon Anglin for cleaning the Eagleton Cemetary • Polk County road crew for clearing the brush from the roadway • Ruthie Turner for her devoted time spent with James and the family • to all others who have shown acts of kindness during this trying time in our lives! Joe and Fay Downs, Dexter and Dakota Downs, Jerry and Karen Carter, Jared Williams, Tony and Margaret Baker, Tom, Brenda Downs, Lacey Cole, Tommy and Rita Lawrence, Jimmy Downs

Family and friends are invited to a Home-Going Celebration in Dan’s honor. Bring your favorite side dish, memory of Dan, and a carnivorous appetite for brisket. Saturday, August 27 at Noon in the Grace Bible Church Fellowship Hall, 1911 US 71 N, Mena, Arkansas 71953. In lieu of flowers please consider a contribution of ‘Jesus Loves Me’ Lambs for Operation Christmas Child which go to many hurting children around the world to bring a smile to their faces and the message of God’s love to their hearts. Send to: Samaritans Purse, “Dan Parmenter Memorial,” PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607, or online at http://bit.ly/2aZVLzD. Arrangements by Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena.

GENE MCKINNEY SHUTTLESWORTH Gene McKinney Shuttlesworth, age 84, of Mena, died Thursday, August 11, 2016 at her home. She was born on Friday, March 11, 1932 to Michael and Helen Perry McKinney in Edinburg, Texas. Gene excelled in everything she accomplished; she was a high school English teacher, a caseworker for the retired senior volunteer program, an accomplished musician, decorator/designer, genealogist and pencil artist. She was a Mensa and did not suffer fools lightly. Gene held high standards for her behavior and proud of it. She visited Ireland on several occasions and was well educated in Irish history. Gene also traveled extensively in the United States, Canada and Europe. Her home was decorated with antiques, which she loved. Gene was of the Methodist Faith and those fortunate enough to know her will remember her well. Although she was a private person, her influences were an inspiration to all who knew her. Gene was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend and will be missed by

all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her parents, and her son, Mike Stanberry. Gene is survived by her husband, Dr. Guy E. (Doc) Shuttlesworth of Mena; two daughters, Jenna Shaunessy of Lakewood, California and Melissa McKinney of New Hampshire; three stepchildren, J.R. Shuttlesworth and wife, Glenda, Jean Klein and husband Larry of New Braunfels, Texas and Dr. Bill Shuttlesworth and wife of Victoria, Texas; her granddaughter, Meghan Leithead of Norfolk Virginia; several nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. Gene will be sent for cremation by Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas and at Gene’s request no services will be held. Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com

LYLE MCBEE Lyle McBee, age76, of Mena, Arkansas died, Friday, August 19, 2016 at the Mena Regional Health System in Mena. He was born on Sunday, November 19, 1939 to Lyle McBee Jr. and Verla McBee in St. Louis, Missouri. Lyle was a devoted husband and loved his family very much. He attended St. Agnes Catholic Church with his wife, Maria. Lyle was a college professor at the University of Davis in Davis, California for 32 years. He loved traveling all over the world, reading and hiking. He was preceded in death by his parents. Lyle is survived by his wife of exactly 23 years, Maria McBee of Mena; his daughter, May McBee; and his sister, Linda. A memorial mass was held Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. with Father John Tran as celebrant. Cremation services entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena. Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com

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he Cossatot River School District hosted its entire staff Monday, August 8, 2016, for professional development as well as to review various items for the beginning of the 2016-17 school year. They were treated to a tasty lunch sponsored by Tyson Foods. Employees shared professional and personal conversations as they awaited their lunch during their break from professional development. Cossatot River employees travel from as far east as Glenwood, as far west as Smithville, OK, as far north as Mena, and as far south as Horatio. CRSD Superintendent Donnie Davis said, “Most of our staff are local residents and many of these are of second and third generations within Polk County. CRSD is a very diverse family of educators. Each one brings something special to our school system. We are very thankful and proud of all our staff as we begin our new school year.” Pictured to the right are Tyson employees, who are also Cossatot River School District parents, Nick Strother, Scott Chambers, and Tim Lambert. “These fellows endured the heat of the weather as well as the heat from the cookers,” said Superintendent Donnie Davis.

Cossatot River FFA Collecting Items Cossatot FFA is collecting the following items for Louisiana flood victims. For convenience, if you would like to drop any of these items off at the Polk County extension office prior to this Thursday, they will make sure they are picked up and added to the collection Cossatot FFA will be delivering next Saturday. Baby formula Diapers Gloves Bleach Shovels Trash bags Face mask due to mildew Can goods NON perishable foods Water Hygiene products Wipes Dog and cat food Clean towels, rags, etc. Batteries and flashlights • School supplies-wide-ruled paper, lined index cards, pencils, highlighters, etc. • Toiletries (travel or full size)-Deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, toothbrush, toothpaste, etc. • Storage Containers-preferably medium size with lids

Mena High School Spotlight Singers The Mena High School Spotlight Singers will hold their annual elementary choir camp Tuesday, September 6 through Friday, September 9. The camp is for students in 2nd-5th grades. Cost is $25. Pre-registration ends August 30. Pick up registration forms at Louise Durham or Holly Harshman Elementary. For more information contact Tammy Taylor at 394-1144.

South County’s Open Houses WICKES CAMPUS [PICTURED TO THE LEFT]: Staff and volunteers welcomed parents and students with refreshments at Wickes Elementary School on August 9th as they toured the classrooms and visited with teachers.

VANDERVOORT CAMPUS [PICTURED TO THE RIGHT]: Staff and parents enjoy hot dogs and drinks on the lawn at Vandervoort Elementary School during Open House held on August 9th.

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Mena Barracudas Swim for Team Arkansas at the 50th Annual 2016 AAU Junior Olympics SUBMITTED

his year marked the 50th anniversary of the AAU Junior Olympic Games. Over 540 swimmers traveled to the Pearland Natatorium, located outside of Houston, Texas. Swimmers came from all over the United States to complete in the 2016 AAU Swimming National Championship portion of the games. Team Arkansas was well represented by over 110 swimmers from all around the state and they were very competitive throughout the four-day meet. Seven of the Team Arkansas swimmers were from the Mena Barracuda Swim Team and each swimmer represented both our community and state very well throughout this ultra-competitive meet. There can be as many as 50+ swimmers competing in the same individual event, at times only separated by less than a second. Swimmers are awarded points for placing in positions 1-8 (medal) and 9-16 (ribbon) in both individual and relay events. 8 & Under Boys – Auden Wood placed 4th in the 200m freestyle relay and 10th in the 200m medley relay. 9 & 10 Boys – Brenden Ricker placed 11th in the 50m breaststroke, 11th in the 100m breaststroke, 13th in the 200m IM, 14th in the 100m butterfly, and 5th in the 200m medley relay. 11 & 12 Girls – Josie Scott placed 6th in the 50m breaststroke, 6th in the 100m breaststroke, 8th in the 400m freestyle, 2nd in the 200m freestyle relay, 3rd in the 400m freestyle relay, 4th in the 200m medley relay, and 9th in the 400m medley relay. 13 & 14 Girls – Tabitha Levering placed in the 400m, freestyle relay and 13th in the 400m medley relay. 13 & 14 Boys – Matthew Nance placed in the 400m medley relay, 7th in the 200m freestyle relay, 8th in the 200m medley relay & 8th in the 400m freestyle relay. 15-18 Girls – Emiley Sorge placed 12th in the 200m medley relay, 12th in the 400m freestyle, and 14th in the 200m freestyle relay. 15-18 Girls – Taylor Heifner placed 8th in the 200m butterfly, 9th in the 1500m freestyle, 10th in the 400m freestyle relay, 12th in the 400 medley relay, 12th in the 200m freestyle relay, and 12th in the 200m medley relay. Team Arkansas finished 2nd over all out of 20 teams that were named 2016 AAU Swimming National Champion runner-up. This concludes another outstanding season for the entire Mena Barracuda Swim Team and all are looking forward to next season and the positive experiences swimming will bring each summer.

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Lady Eagles Win at Nashville

Cossatot River High School Lady Eagle Mya Gillaspy came in ﬁrst place at the Nashville Country Club Monday, August 22nd.

‘Unknowns’ Win the 2016 Powder Puff Game

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he Unknowns took on Hot Flash in the 2016 Bearcat Foundation, Inc. 7-on-7 Powder Puff games held between the junior high and high school Bearcat football scrimmages Friday, August 19th at Bearcat Stadium. Event organizer Gretchen Cannon said this is the third year for the event and it provides a great opportunity for BFI to raise money. BFI is hopeful that the event will become a yearly tradition at MHS. The first game saw the Unknowns take command early, on a long touchdown pass, to go up 6-0. The two point conversion attempt failed, leaving the score 6-0. An interception ended the Hot Flash first drive. The Unknowns moved the ball down field steadily utilizing short passes, and eventually crossed the goal line again to go up 12-0. The one point con-

version attempt was successful, making the score 13-0. Hot Flash was unable to get anything going, completing a couple of passes over the middle before turning the ball over on downs. The Unknowns scored again late in the contest, and with the one point conversion set what turned out to be the ﬁnal score at 20-0. Hot Flash completed a couple of passes as time ran out on Game One. CONTINUED ON PAGE 17

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Bearcats Score Only Points in AAA Benefit Scrimmage T

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he Mena Bearcats hosted the Jacksonville Titans and the Dierks Outlaws for a three team Arkansas Athletic Association Benefit scrimmage Monday, August 22nd at Bearcat Stadium. The only score in the scrimmage with Jacksonville came on Mena’s first possession when Bearcat quarterback Carson Cannon (PICTURED RIGHT) completed a short pass to running back Justin Dean who rumbled 19 yards, running over Titans at the goal line, to get into the end zone. Abraham Anton Cameselle added the extra point. The Bearcat defense did not allow Jacksonville anything on their first offensive possession, leading to a punt to the Titan’s 48 yard line. Cannon gained four yards on the first play of Mena’s second possession before Ryan Ozanich (PICTURED BOTTOM LEFT) picked up 14 yards to the Titan 30 yard line. However, a holding penalty on the following play backed the Bearcats up 10 yards, then a sack put Mena in a second and 22 yards to go situation. Cannon gained nine yards on second down to bring up third and 13. Cannon completed a pass to Josh Graves who was tackled for no gain. Cannon was sacked on fourth and 13 yards to go to turn the ball over to the Titans. Jacksonville picked up one first down on their next offensive series. However, Ozanich ended the Titans offensive possession by sacking the Jacksonville quarterback, senior Rowdy Weathers, forcing a Titan fourth and 23 yards to go punt. With 52 seconds to play on Jacksonville’s next offensive possession, with the Titans facing a third and 10 yards to go, Ozanich came on a blitz, got a hand up and batted down a Weather’s pass to force another Jacksonville punt. The Bearcats more than stood up to a Class 6A opponent. For much of the scrimmage Mena did a good job of controlling the line of scrimmage and did not allow Jacksonville to get much of anything going on offense. The Dierks Outlaws took the field and scrimmaged the Mena second team/junior varsity to conclude the evening.

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Bearcat Golf Team Wins at Nashville BY RICK WRIGHT • r.wright@mypulsenews.com

he Mena Bearcat Golf team won their season opening match held at the New Haven Golf Course in Texarkana. Austin Johnston fired a 38 to win the match. The team traveled to Nashville on Monday, August 22nd where Austin Johnston and Daniel Davis led the Bearcats to team score of 115, to take first place at Nashville Country Club. Johnston and Davis tied for low round, both firing a 38 to lead the way. Host Nashville came in second with a 143. Bear-

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MENA PUBLIC SCHOOL’S LUNCH MONDAY 8/29 ELEMENTARY: Pizza sticks, corn, broccoli, apple, juice, milk; CHOICE: Cheeseburger, corn, broccoli, apple, juice, milk. MIDDLE SCHOOL: Pizza stick, corn, broccoli, apple; CHOICES: Sausage pizza, pepperoni pizza, or Chicken soft taco. HIGH SCHOOL: Pizza stick, pizza choice, beef, chicken or cheese nachos, beef or chicken taco, BBQ chicken melt, chicken tenders, or cheeseburger. TUESDAY 8/30 ELEMENTARY: Salisbury steak, noodles, green beans, red pepper strips, orange, apple juice, milk; CHOICE: BBQ rib patty sandwich, green beans, red pepper strips, orange, apple juice, milk. MIDDLE SCHOOL: Salisbury steak, noodles, green beans, red pepper strips, orange; CHOICES: BBQ rib patty sandwich, cheese pizza, or pepperoni pizza. HIGH SCHOOL: Salisbury steak, pizza choice, beef, chicken, or cheese nachos, beef or chicken taco, BBQ rib patty sandwich, hot dog, chicken sandwich, popcorn chicken burrito. WEDNESDAY 8/31 ELEMENTARY: Orange popcorn chicken, cilantro rice, broccoli, breadstick, sweet potato tots, banana, grape juice, milk; CHOICE: Chicken nuggets, breadstick, sweet potato tots, banana, grape juice, milk. MIDDLE SCHOOL: Orange popcorn chicken, broccoli, cilantro rice, breadstick, banana, grape juice, milk; CHOICES: Chicken nuggets breadstick, sweet potato tots, banana, grape juice; or bean quesadilla. HIGH SCHOOL: Orange chicken w/ broccoli & cilantro rice, popcorn chicken parmesan on ﬂatbread, chicken tenders, hamburger, pizza choice, beef, chicken, or cheese nachos, beef or chicken taco, bean quesadilla. THURSDAY 9/1 ELEMENTARY: Chicken penne rose past, breadstick, black beans, cucumber/tomato salad, cantaloupe, orange juice, milk; CHOICE: Hot dog, black beans, cucumber/tomato salad, cantaloupe, orange juice, milk. MIDDLE SCHOOL: chicken penne rose pasta, breadstick, black beans, celery sticks w/ ranch, cantaloupe; CHOICES: Cheeseburger pizza, pepperoni pizza, chicken fajitas. High School: Chicken penne rose pasta, jerk chicken & cheddar on ﬂatbread, hot dog, chicken sandwich, beef or chicken taco, beef, chicken, or cheese nachos, chicken fajitas, pizza choice. FRIDAY 9/2 ELEMENTARY: Pepperoni pizza, baby carrots, coleslaw, fruit salad, juice, milk; CHOICE: Sloppy joe, baby carrots, coleslaw, fruit salad, juice, milk. MIDDLE SCHOOL: Cheese pizza, chef salad, hot roll, spinach, baby carrots; CHOICES: pepperoni pizza, chef salad, hot roll, spinach, baby carrots; or nachos. HIGH SCHOOL: Vegetarian bean soup, sloppy joe, cheeseburger, chicken tenders, pizza choice, beef & bean nachos, beef, chicken, or cheese nachos, beef or chicken tacos.

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After a short break, the second 15 minute game began. Both teams were feeling the effects of Game One as neither squad was able to do much, however the Unknowns did score a touchdown. The conversion was unsuccessful. The Unknowns won Game Two 6-0. The winning Unknowns Powder Puff team members include, Teresa Warner, Jill Burger, Ashley Sullivan, Nikki Bahr, Darcy Dollar, Sondra Rosson, Sam Rusert, Sarah Renick, Brandi Wimberly, Marty Peters and the team was coached by former Bearcat Chris Burger. BFI was founded in the summer of 2006 with goals of supporting the Bearcats and Ladycats in the areas of equipment, facilities, and special projects. With the help of members, supporters, and alumni, more than $320,000 has been contributed to programs and scholarships at Mena High School.

Ladycats Host AAA Benefit Vollyball BY RICK WRIGHT r.wright@mypulsenews.com Nashville 4A Mena Ladycats hosted the Class 7A Southside Lady Mavericks Tin aClass preseason Arkansas Athletic Association Beneﬁt volleyball match Thurshe

day, August 18th. The Lady Mavericks swept Mena in all four games, defeating the Ladycats 25-16 in game one; 25-16 in game two; and 25-11 in game three. The fourth game was a junior varsity matchup that saw Southside outscore Mena 25-7.

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Lisa Campbell – Carrying on the Family Legacy BY LEANN DILBECK • editor@mypulsenews.com

Hundreds of people will once again enjoy an annual tradition… and what some refer to as a ‘family reunion.’ They will pour into our community from all parts of the country and all walks of life to share a passion. They will cruise into our community this week to proudly display their meticulously restored antique street rods and muscle cars… to enjoy our people, our hospitality and our scenery. For locals, it’s also ‘tradition’ and has become one of the most popular local events hosted each year… and it’s all been made possible by the vision of one man… one man with a passion for car shows and a desire to promote our beautiful area. That event now appropriately carries his name… and his family now carries the peace of mind of knowing that his legacy will be continued. The 41st Annual MARK CAMPBELL Rod Run event will be held this weekend. His wife, Lisa, and a crew of devoted friends simply known as the ‘Mena Bunch’ worked alongside Mark each year hosting the event that during its peak in the mid-90’s brought in over 300 cars to the area. Mark passed from pancreatic cancer in 2015 just before seeing his 40th Rod Run event. When sitting down to interview Lisa for Citizen of the Week, I explained my regrets that I didn’t ever feature her and Mark as a couple before he passed and that I hoped it would be ok if we laced Mark throughout her feature. Lisa said simply, “It wouldn’t be my story if it weren’t for him,” a testament of the love and respect she continues to hold for him. Lisa helped to host the event for 35 years and shared that Mark’s sudden diagnosis and passing made it difficult to consider doing it without him. “Mark made us promise we would host the 40th so we knew no matter how hard it was, we had to… it was for him.” The couple met on a blind date after being “set-up” by a mutual friend. Lisa spent her childhood in DeQueen before moving to Hatfield in 1973 and graduated. Mark’s family moved to Mena from California. In fact, Mark drove a Model A Roadster that he had rebuilt at the age of 14 from California to Mena. A car that was later sold and then repurchased and restored again, so that the couple’s son, Cobry John, could drive to the 40th Annual Rod Run in honor of his dad. Mark’s love affair and knowledge of cars led the couple to opening Street & Performance in 1985. With Mark’s knowledge and connections in the industry, the company soared and during the mid-1990’s became global and employed just over 100 people. “We went to conventions and shows all around the country, and everywhere Mark went, he was promoting Mena. He was a great ambassador for Mena,” said Lisa. The 40th Rod Run was huge with many pouring in to memorialize Mark. Lisa said you could tell that everyone seemed a bit anxious, wondering if it would be the last. During the Sunday morning memorial service, Lisa explained that the Rileys were getting ready to announce that it would be the final event. Lisa said, “I saw the look in everyone’s eyes… and I knew how important it was to Mark and I just couldn’t do it. I stood up… sort of surprised the Rileys and everyone else because we thought it was our last… and announced that the family would continue [hosting the event.]” Lisa then began actively seeking partnerships and community support that would ensure that this 40-year tradition would continue, even beyond their family’s time. She expressed her gratitude that the Mena A&P several years back began hosting a Saturday night event on South Mena Street for spectators and participants. She’s also very grateful that the Mena/Polk County Chamber of Commerce has stepped up in partnership to assist with the entire event. She is also excited that for the first time in the event’s history, cars will be allowed to line a portion of North Mena Street on Friday night, “That’s something Mark would have loved to have seen.” From watching years of hard work by her husband, family and friends, Lisa said she just couldn’t bear the thought of a ‘last’ Rod Run. “It meant so much to Mark. It was something he loved… and it is so good for the community.” With Lisa’s tenacity to secure the future of the event, and thus, a part of the legacy left behind by her husband, the Rod Run will forever bear his name and be an annual event for generations to come. 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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BY RICK WRIGHT • r.wright@mypulsenews.com he Cossatot Senior Center just north of Wickes, about one mile from the Lighthouse, delivers meals to the homebound, Monday through Friday, and serves lunch at the center at 11:45 a.m. The Center has music three days a week, played by local musicians. Bingo is held twice a week and they play dominos and build puzzles every day. And, of course, there is plenty of socialization for people over 60 years old. Doctors say that getting senior citizens out of the house to a place they can socialize may extend their lives as much as 15 years or more. “We do a shopping trip once a month, “ said Taryn Jenkins, Director of the Cossatot Senior Center. “We hold caregiver seminars twice a month.” “I’ve been here at the center for seven years,” said Jenkins . “I’ve been the Director for three years. We’ve been up here on the hill since 2004. The Cossatot Senior Center January 6, 2016 started out in the blue CALL 479-243-9600 building down at Wickes.” Cossatot Senior Center serves about 30 people at the Center every day. They also deliver somewhere between 30 and 40 meals to homebound senior adults from the edge of Hatﬁeld to the Sevier County line. “The suggested donation for anyone 60 years and older is $3.00 and anyone under 60 years of age is $5.00,” said Jenkins. “We don’t turn anyone away, we pick people up at their homes and bring them to the center and take “Serving your families with them home after lunch.” Dignity & Care for over 80 years” The family atmosphere at the cenSelected Funeral & Life Insurance Agent ter draws south Polk County folks Member of the National Funeral Directors Assoc. together, taking the place of the Manufacturer 611 Janssen, Mena, AR of Quality CNC Parts screened-in porch conversations (479) 394-1310 of years ago. 479.394.4248 “We love our people here at 104 Port Arthur Avenue Cossatot Senior Center and enjoy Mena, AR 71953-3344 bringing them together for food, music and games,” said Jenkins. ............................................................................................. “The January 6,Center 2016 operates on federal and state funds; however, those 23ATV FULL SERVICE funds only cover about 60 percent, so we rely on the suggested donations to make up the differ& REPAIR ence.” Cossatot Senior Center, a place for the elderly to gather, eat and enjoy being around people who Hwy 71N/Hwy 88E Junction care about them. (Behind Terminix)

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Thursday, 8/25 • 11:30 a.m. – Rotary Club of Mena/Polk County will meet at Papa’s Mexican Café. Call Lisa Martin 216-3383 or Charles Pitman 216-4882 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, 1159 Hwy, 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-2430297. •5:30 p.m. – Weight Watchers meets at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Family Life Center. Call 479-234-2297 for more info. •6:00 p.m. – Live Country, Bluegrass and Gospel music in the Daisy Room at Janssen Ave Florist. •6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meeting at Saint Agnes Church Parish Hall. •7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous

place: Sandbar Parking Lot. •2:00 p.m. – Cossatot River State Park Feed the Critters – Meeting place: Visitor Center. •2:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-2164606 or 479-243-0297. •2:00 p.m. - 4 p.m. - Mt. View United Methodist Church will host a Christian music event with local talent. Light refreshments will be served afterword. •3:15 p.m. – Cossatot River State Park Night Sounds – Meeting place: Legacy Room in Visitor Center. •5:00 p.m. – United Methodist Youth Group at the First United Methodist Church in Mena. •6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meeting at Saint Agnes Church Parish Hall. Monday, 8/29 •12:00 – 5:00 p.m. – The Cove Branch Library will be open. •6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn. •6:30 p.m. – Boy Scouts of America Troop 92 will meet at First United Methodist Church. Everyone is welcome. •7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-2164606 or 479-243-0297. Tuesday, 8/30 •8:00 a.m. – The Reynolds Gardner Community Men’s Breakfast at the First United 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, 149 Polk 43 (Fairground Road), Mena. 479-394-7404. Take-Out available. All are welcome. •12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – The Sonlighters in Action Card Shop will be open at 3671Highway 8 West, one mile from Louise Durham. •12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – The Hatfield Branch Library will be open. •5:00 p.m. – T.O.P.S. will meet in the Union Bank Community Room for weighins, followed by a meeting. •7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Bluegrass music at Morrow Street Housing Authority Community Room. •8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous

meeting at First United Methodist Church, 9th & Port Arthur. 479-234-2887 or 479234-3043. Wednesday, 8/31 •The Emergency warning sirens will be tested in Mena at noon. •10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – The Mena Art Gallery will be accepting entries for their Open Art Show. Members and non-members can enter items in this show. Go to our website at www.menaartgallery.org for rules and requirements or stop by the gallery to pick up forms. •12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – The Polk County Library Cove Branch is open. •5:45 p.m. – The Mena First United Methodist Church Kidz will meet. •6:00 p.m. – Warriors for Christ will meet at the Southside Church of God. •6:00 p.m. – Regeneration Youth Ministries “Regenerating this Generation” at Mena Church of God Hwy 88 East. •6:15 p.m. – Discovery Kids – Kindergarten Thru 5th Grade; Collide Youth Ministry – 6th Thru 12th Grades; and Adult Bible Study at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church. •6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Trek and Varsity for Middle and High School students at Grace Bible Church, 1911 Hwy 71 N. Mena. All Area Middle and High School students are welcome. •7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-2164606 or 479-243-0297. •7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Inquiry classes into the Catholic Faith begins in the Parish Hall of St. Agnes Catholic Church at 203 8th St. No cost or obligation. Everyone is invited. Call 394-1017 or 3945655 for more info.

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at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-2164606 or 479-243-0297. Friday, 8/26 •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. •9:00 a.m. – The Polk County Election Commission will meet in the basement of the Polk County Courthouse. Meetings of the County Election Commission are open to the public. Candidates and interested parties are welcome to attend. •12:00 p.m. – The Lions Meetings are held in the Lions Club House on Highway 71 South. •1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Ouachita Readers’ & Writers’ Group will meet at Mena Art Gallery, 607 Mena Street. •6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meeting at Wickes First Baptist Church. 107 N 2nd Street, Wickes. •7:00 p.m. – Leon Page Band will be playing at the American Legion. •7:30 p.m. – Christian Fellowship Meeting at Cannanland Church, 2307 Sutherland Hwy 8 West. For more information, call Brother Allen at 479-216-4282. •8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-2164606 or 479-243-0297. Saturday, 8/27 •9:00 a.m. – Cossatot River State Park Kick & Pick – Snorkel equipment provided. Minimum age is 6. Meeting place: Sandbar Parking Lot. •10:00 a.m. – Cossatot River State Park Meet and Greet – Meeting place: Legacy Room in Visitor Center. •2:00 p.m. – Cossatot River State Park Firewood Fugitives – Meeting place: Sandbar Picnic Area. •3:15 p.m. – Cossatot River State Park the Nature of Fire – Meeting place: Legacy Room in Visitor Center. •6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn. •8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. 479-2430297 or 479-216-4606. Sunday, 8/28 •9:00 a.m. – Cossatot River State Park GPS Scavenger Hunt – Meeting place: Visitor Center. •10:45 a.m. – Cossatot River State Park Sneaky Snorkeling – Meeting

•DERAMUS FAMILY REUNION to be held September 4th at McMillian Park Pavilion from 10 till 2. Come bring a dish and enjoy family.

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POLK COUNTY BIRTHS

AT MENA REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM Kristen and Jacob Thew, of Mount Ida, are the proud parents of a baby girl, born on August 12th. Jordan Dodds and Joseph Gonyea, of Mena, are the proud parents of a baby girl, born on August 14th. Teresa Barba Villegas and Isauro Gonzalez, of DeQueen, are the proud parents of a baby boy, born on August 15th. Brittany May and James Cooke, of Mena, are the proud parents of a baby boy, born on August 16th. Alma Gamez Garcia and Rubissel Martinez, of DeQueen,

Welcome Baby Edna Ruth Christopher

Matthew and Elizabeth Christopher would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Edna Ruth Christopher. She was born at home on July 16th, 2016 at 7:16 pm. She weighed 9 1/2 pounds and 21 1/2 inches long.

are the proud parents of a baby girl, born August 16th. Emily Phillips, of Mena, is the proud mother of a baby boy, born on August 17th. Skiliera Brock and Jonathan Blaine Higgins, of Mena, are the proud parents of a baby boy, born on August 17th. Jennifer Millsaps and Ryan Taylor, of Mena, are the proud parents of a baby boy, born on August 17th. Sarah and Clinton Hale, of Lincoln, are the proud parents of a baby boy, born on August 18th.

CUTEST PET PIC Tinker

This is Tinker. Nena Land’s English Bulldog. Please share your favorite photo of your pet. You may drop it off or mail it to: The Polk County Pulse | 1168 Hwy 71 S. Mena, AR 71953 or email: e.rowell@mypulsenews.com

Conatsers Celebrate 50 Years of Marriage

Brother Roy and Janice Conatser will have a celebration to honor their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Sunday, September 4th, 2016 January 6, 2016 from 3 pm to 5 pm. The celebration will be held at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Connections Cafe. Special music will be presented by daughters Stephanie and Nicki. The renewing of vows will be ofﬁciated by Brother Victor Rowell, pastor of The Crossing. Brother Roy served as pastor of Dallas Avenue Baptist Church from 1982-1988.

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for construction of a metal awning over new ADA compliant sidewalk. Bids will be received by the Polk County Developmental Center until 11:00 am, September 16, 2016 at the PCDC Administrative office at 201 S. Morrow, Mena, Arkansas. Contact Dewey Lance, Maintenance Supervisor at 394-2671 for a review meeting and bid specifications. The Polk County Developmental Center, Inc. reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

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for construction of an ADA compliant sidewalk at Jumpstart Preschool and Daycare. The construction to include a chain link fence. Bids will be received by the Polk County Developmental Center until 11:00 am, September 9, 2016 at the PCDC Administrative office at 201 S. Morrow, Mena, Arkansas. Contact Dewey Lance, Maintenance Supervisor at 394-2671 for a review meeting and bid specifications.

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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 August 14, 2016 William Scott, 18, of Mena was charged with possession of a schedule VI controlled substance and possession of an instrument of crime after a traffic stop. August 15, 2016 Report was taken of a local woman refusing to release a child to the father during a court mandated visitation period. Case is being reviewed by the prosecuting attorney. Report was made of someone breaking a window in a Mena man’s truck sometime last week. Case is pending. August 16, 2016 A local man reported that someone had stolen his bicycle. Case is pending further investigation. August 17, 2016 No reports completed. August 18, 2016 Jason D. Rosson, 34, of Mena was charged with violation of an order of protection. August 19, 2016 Melissa Harrison, 20, of Mena was served an outstanding warrant. August 20, 2016 Glen W. Cecil, 60, of Mena was charged with DWI, driving left of center, refusal to submit to a chemical test, resisting arrest, and impairing the operations of a vital public facility. The arrest followed a traffic stop. Eric Cearley, 23, of Mena was charged with DWI, driving on a suspended driver’s license, driving left of center, and running a stop sign. Report was taken of an altercation between a local man and his former girlfriend. Case information will be forwarded to the prosecuting attorney for further action.

Polk County Sheriff’s Department August 15, 2016 Traffic stop on Highway 88 East in the Yocana community led to a 17-year-old female being issued a Juvenile Citation for Public Intoxication. The juvenile was released to the custody of a parent/ guardian. August 16, 2016 Report from complainant on Maechler Lane near Board Camp of $800.00 in damages done to a garage door by an unknown person. It was later determined that damage was done by a utility employee. Report from complainant on Polk 76 East near Mena of the break-in and theft of tools, all valued at $220.00. Investigation continues. Report from complainant on Kidron Valley Lane near Mena of the theft of a chainsaw and prescription medication, all valued at $150.00. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. Report from complainants on Holly Lane near Hatfield of being threatened by an acquaintance. All involved parties were told to cease all contact. August 17, 2016 Arrested was Heath A. Sanders, 24, of Mena, on a Warrant for Probation Violation. Arrested by officers with the Drug Task Force was Domingo P. Perez, 27, of Hatfield, on Charges of Parole Violation, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Resisting Arrest. August 18, 2016 Report from complainant on Polk 92 near the Shady Grove community of problems with a neighbor. Deputy advised complainant of legal options. Traffic stop on Highway 71 South near Hatfield led to the arrest of Shawn A. Long, 39, of Mena, on Charges of Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License, No Seatbelt, and a Montgomery County Warrant. August 19, 2016 Report from walk-in complainant of the theft of prescription medication. August 20, 2016 Arrested was Erica Phillips, 19, of Mena, on Warrants for Failure to Appear and Failure to Comply with a Court Order. Traffic stop on Polk 28 near Hatfield

led to a Citation for Careless Driving being issued to Jordan L. Newman, 22, of Hatfield. Report from complainant on Polk 42 near Potter of $400.00 in damages to a garage door caused by a runaway vehicle. Report of a disturbance on Polk 35 near Hatfield. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. August 21, 2016 Report from complainant on Polk 127 in the Rocky community of a barn on fire, causing $8,000.00 in losses. Investigation continues. Report from complainant on Polk 238

near Mena of an unwanted person on their property. Deputy advised subject to not return to the property. Report of a dog bite at a residence on Highway 71 North near Mena. Owner was advised to quarantine the animal for ten days. Arrested was Dalton D. Nelson, 25, of DeQueen, on a Body Attachment Warrant. Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked one vehicle accident this week. Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 28 Incarcerated Inmates, with 10 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.

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Ad deadline is 5 p.m. on Monday. Payment is due with ad. Publishing and distributing 8,000 copies weekly. NOTICE OF ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION IN OUACHITA RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT OF POLK COUNTY, ARKANSAS In accordance with the requirements of Ark. Code Ann. §6-14-109, notice is hereby given that the annual school election in the above named school district will be held on September 20, 2016, for the following purposes: To elect 3 members to the Board of Directors for a term of 5 years; To submit the question of voting a total school tax rate (state and local) of 31.3 mills on the dollar of the assessed value of taxable property located in this School District. The proposed tax includes the uniform rate of tax (the “Statewide Uniform Rate”) to be collected on all taxable property in the State and remitted to the State Treasurer pursuant to Amendment No. 74 to the Arkansas Constitution to be used solely for maintenance and operation of schools in the State. As provided in Amendment No. 74, the Statewide Uniform Rate replaces a portion of the existing rate of tax levied by this School District and available for maintenance and operation of schools in this District. The total proposed school tax levy of 31.3 mills includes 25.0 mills specifically voted for general maintenance and operation and 6.3 mills for debt service previously voted as a continuing levy pledged for the retirement of existing bonded indebtedness. The surplus revenues produced each year by debt service millage may be used by the District for other school purposes. The total proposed school tax levy of 31.3 mills represents the same rate presently being collected. The school has chosen to hold their election with Absentee and Early Voting only. No polls will be open on Election Day. The School has no candidates with opposition and there will be no change in millage. Absentee and Early Voting will be held in the Polk County Courthouse, Polk County Clerk’s Office, 507 Church Avenue, Mena, Arkansas beginning Tuesday, September 13, 2016 through Friday, September 16, 2016, and Monday, September 19, 2016, during the hours of 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF OUACHITA RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT OF POLK COUNTY, ARKANSAS By

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NOTICE OF POLLING SITES FOR ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION IN OUACHITA RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT OF POLK COUNTY, ARKANSAS In accordance with the requirements of Ark. Code Ann. §6-14-106, notice is hereby given that: The school has chosen to hold their election with Absentee and Early Voting only. No polls will be open on Election Day. The School has no candidates with opposition and there will be no change in millage. Absentee and Early Voting will be held in the Polk County Courthouse, Polk County Clerk’s Office, 507 Church Avenue, Mena, Arkansas beginning Tuesday, September 13, 2016 through Friday, September 16, 2016, and Monday, September 19, 2016, during the hours of 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF OUACHITA RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT OF POLK COUNTY, ARKANSAS Gene Monk Secretary of the Board

Lost 2 horses May 31st in Fourche Mountain Range, Bay leopard appaloosa gelding and white buckskin paint mare, contact Blake Hughes 817-832-9825. TFN J & N Dozer – Trackhoe, Backhoe, Dump Truck, Ponds, Pads, Clearing, Roads, Hauling, Rich Top Soil, Fill Dirt, Shale, Gravel. Dozer Operator Randy Egger, over 30 years’ experience. We appreciate your Business! Call 479-234-1357. TFN

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Dugan Lawn Care & Landscaping offering residential and commercial lawn care and landscape maintenance for over 10 years. We are your fully insured, uniformed lawn care professionals. 479-234-2699. 8/31 Clean & Comfortable housing since 1969, J. Ray & Maria’s MH Park and Rentals. Hwy 71 North, Mena, AR. 479-216-3085. TFN

3 bed 2 bath house for sale or rent. Built in 2011. Price $118,000. Call or text (870)4901112. Located at 1204 12th Street, Mena. 8/31

First Step, Inc. Medicaid Waiver Department has part time positions open in the Mena & Wickes area working as a caregiver for people with developmental disabilities. Requirements: Must be 18 yrs. or older: have a high school diploma or GED: a clean driving record: reliable transportation. For more information, call Tricia at 501-620-5432 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. EOE 8/31

For all your housecleaning needs. Call or text 479-234-1909. 8/31

AKC Lab puppies, black. Will be 6 weeks old August 25th. 870-490-1457 8/24

Bakers Longarm Quilting. Computerized Designs. Competitive Pricing. Quick Turnaround. nancyjoquilting@gmail.com 479-2340773. 8/31 Yard Mowing, Weed Eating, Bush Hogging, Handyman Services, Power Washing, Garden Plowing & Tilling. Have Tractor with Implements for larger jobs. Also Chainsaw work. Bill Duff. Call 479-216-5204. 8/24

For Rent: Remodeled Historic 1650 sq. ft. commercial space 711 N Mena Street; open floor plan, display windows, some shelving Call: 479-216-2724 for more information. 8/31

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Concrete and backhoe work. Licensed- Dependable, 30 years’ experience. William J. (Jack) Barnes. 479-394-6175 or 234-2608. 8/24

House cleaning and more. Call Winnie Cotter at 234-3418. 9/7

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Humane Society of the Ouachitas PET OF THE WEEK Is it true? asks North. That someone seeing this might adopt me? North is a handsome young guy and perfect age for training. North is a combo of smart herding dogs. No matter what direction life leads you be sure to travel with North by your side! ...neutered... shots...house trained with a dog door Give us a call. You’ll be glad you did! OFFICE PHONE NUMBER: (479) 394-5682 • WEB SITE: www.hsomena.org HSO is a NO KILL Shelter. HSO is not affiliated with any other local, state or national animal rescue organization. HSO is a 501(c)(3) organization. Please consult your tax advisor to see if your donation is tax deductible.

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