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BY MELANIE BUCK The county road crews are continuing to complete scheduled improvements across the Polk County. Polk County Judge Brandon Ellison reported that crews were working hard in both North and South County. Thousands of dollars and man hours have been allocated to make quality, long-term, sustaining road improvements for citizens and Ellison expressed his gratitude to everyone for their patience as they juggled heavy damage from multiple floods over the last two years. In North Polk County, the roads, or portions of roads, that received new drainage pipe where needed, asphalt leveling, and a single seal of emulsified asphalt and class 1 crushed aggregate are: Polk 76E from the Ouachita River Bridge to Polk 676; Polk 74 from Polk 75 to Polk 184 and all of Polk 184 to Polk 70 (Posey Hollow); Polk 44 (Bethesda) from Polk 42 to State Highway 375E;
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Jeff and Penny Montgomery and their 1963 Corvette have qualified in the Optima National Search for the Ultimate Street Car to be held in November in Las Vegas and featured in a new reality RV series to air on MAVTV. READ COMPLETE STORY PAGE 5.
Members of James K. Polk Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution are celebrating Constitution Week Tuesday, September 17, through Monday, September 23. Mena Mayor George McKee signs a proclamation for the weeklong commemoration of America’s most [PHOTO BY MELANIE BUCK] important document.
With an entire support team standing behind him in more ways than one, Ty Thacker stood on the start line with fellow racers surrounding him to lead off the 5K race held to benefit the Thacker family. SEE FULL PICTORIAL & STORY ON PAGE 10.
BY MELANIE BUCK Arkansas voters will get a chance at the polls this November to have their say in the minimum wage increase issue. If the proposal, submitted by Give Arkansas a Raise Now and certified by Attorney General Dustin McDaniel, passes, Arkansas will gradually increase minimum wage rates over the next 2 years to bring workers a minimum of $8.50 per hour. Currently, Arkansas’ minimum wage is $6.25 per hour compared to a federal minimum wage rate of $7.25 per hour. Arkansas’ last increase in 2006 still did not equal federal rates. In fact, at $6.25 per hour, Arkansas is one of only three states that have a rate that is less than the federal minimum wage. Georgia and Wyoming are behind Arkansas with a rate of $5.15 per hour. Employers must meet the federal rate if certain conditions apply. Although most employers meet the federal rate willingly, there are exemptions in the state that allow employers to pay less than the federal rate. If a business makes less than $500,000 per year, they are allowed to pay $6.25 per hour to their employees. There are also exempCONTINUED ON PAGE 5
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Bearcats Defeat Trojans - Victory Bell Renamed Crane’s Bell
BY LEANN DILBECK The Mena Bearcats were victorious in their first home game of the season as they hosted the Hot Springs Trojans in Friday night action with a final score of 22-21. Fan support was strong amid cool and misty conditions at Mena’s Bearcat Stadium. The Bearcats are 2-0 and are proving to be a second half team, entering half-time behind in the first two games of the season, but returning to the field and keeping fans on the edge of their seats for nail biting action before ultimately crushing the opposing team. “How about them Cardiac Cats,” said Head Coach Tim Harper following the win. “God sure is good! These kids played their hearts out! I’m so proud of everyone of them!” Prior to the game was a touching ceremony honoring Mr. Craig Crane. Former classmates, co-workers, and students lined the field as the former victory bell from Boyd Stadium was re-named “Crane Bell.” Crane lost a long but courageous battle with cancer earlier this year. P.T. Plunkett shared the following during the ceremony: “Even back to the days across town at historic Boyd Stadium, Crane loved the victory bell. He loved to hear it ring knowing it meant something good for the Bearcats. He rang the bell in October of 1986 when he helped the Bearcats upset 6th ranked Ashdown on Homecoming night in one of the biggest upsets in Bearcat history. Crane rumbled 53 yards for the game-winning touchdown and made what seemed like every single tackle from his defensive line position. He was named All-District in 1986 and will always be known as one of the fiercest linemen to ever wear the red and black.” Plunkett continued, “In recent years, he always encouraged the student-athletes to take pride in ringing the bell because it always meant good news for the Bearcats. High School activities are about tradition; and tonight with the support of the Mena School administration and the love of his co-workers, students and friends, we forever re-name the bell as Crane’s Bell. From now on, when there is a touchdown, goal, victory, graduation, or any other reason to celebrate, it will heretofore be known as ‘ringing Crane’s Bell’ and will be a high honor for any Bearcat or Ladycat.”
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[SUBMITTED] The annual 9/11 Anniversary Build for the New York Says Thank You Foundation, Stars of Hope workshop, and a 9/12 Generation Project was held September 4-7, 2014, at the 1-Day Ranch in Bethel Acres, Oklahoma. Approximately 400 volunteers from across the country and Canada came to help rebuild a barn and facilities at 1-Day Ranch, which was destroyed by a tornado on May 19, 2013. 1-Day Ranch currently serves as an animal rescue with future plans to provide therapeutic riding and animal assisted therapy programs to help children and young adults battling physical and mental ailments, and veterans dealing with PTSD. Volunteers worked to build a barn, dog kennels, sheds, perimeter and arena fencing at the facilities. A Stars of Hope project was conducted at Bethel Acres Elementary School. Bethel Acres High School students helped at the NYSTY build and Stars of Hope Workshop as part of the 9/12 Generation project. Volunteers attending from Mena were: Lambert Foster, Jason Goodner, Robert & Dolores The Mena Fire Department, Mena Police Department, and the Polk County Sheriff’s Hutcheson, Larry & Carol Johnson, Brandy Priddy, Lori Sullivan, James Earl & Ewanta Turner, Tom Department recently held their annual Guns N Hoses Blood drive held at St. Agnes & Ammie Winger, and their sons Alex and Cameron. The Wingers, who lost their home to the April Catholic Church. Arkansas Blood Institute Consultant Greg Womack reported that 2009 tornado, were recipients of the organization when over 300 volunteers came to help rebuild the drive brought in a new record. A total of 79 area residents came to the drive and Mena. The New York Says Thank You Foundation (NYSTY) was created in 2003 as a way for New 63 of those were able to donate, beating last year’s total by 3. Womack extended York to say thank you for all the help that came to Ground Zero after the 9/11 attacks in 2001. The appreciation to the area departments for their dedication to help local hospitals and Stars of HOPE program was created to empower children to transform communities impacted by patients receive the blood needed. For more information about this and other local disaster through inspiring and colorful art. The 9/12 Generation is a program to teach middle and blood drives, you can contact Womack at 479-652-2362. [PHOTO BY MELANIE BUCK] high school students to “Pay it Forward” with positive lessons of humanity, kindness, and citizenship. The NYSTY annual event is a way to bring people together to turn 4736 Highway 71, Hatfield, AR 71945 their disaster into 6 city lots and 2 buildings on west side of Highway 71 something more meaningful. An annual build 6 city lots and 3 buildings on east side of Highway 71 and a Stars of Hope event was held in Mena after the devastating 2009 tornado. For more information about New York Says Thank You visit www.newyorksaysthankyou.org.
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Montgomerys Qualify for Optima Search for Ultimate Street Car
BY LEANN DILBECK Little did Jeff Montgomery know when he bought his first Corvette 44 years ago, the miles and joy that would come from the used 1963 Corvette that he originally paid $1,100 for. Not only has he traveled thousands of miles across the country with wife Penny in this street car, being photographed in all 48 states, this local legendary car has now qualified for the Optima Search for the Ultimate Street Car to be held November 8-9 in Las Vegas. The race, now in its 6th year, has also evolved into a reality TV series featured on MAVTV. Clips of Jeff and his car, when he qualified on the Gateway Motor Speedway in St. Louis, will be aired in the coming weeks. The focus of the show is not completely about the races but the car owners and their stories. Jeff said he first competed at the Texas Motor Speedway in Dallas and had the car “sort of ready.” He returned home to the garage and put her on a diet, spending a year reconfiguring the car before returning to the track and ultimately qualifying in St. Louis with a new LS3 500 hp engine roaring under the hood. Jeff, who humbly calls himself ‘just a car guy,’ said that honestly what peaked his interest in the race wasn’t the possibility of winning, but rather, the opportunity of running on some of the country’s most legendary race tracks, including Daytona, Sebring and Laguna Seca. With his and his son’s company, MontCo. Mfg., they regularly attend the annual SEMA convention in Las Vegas, the city’s largest convention held. The Optima race is held at the conclusion. Jeff said it is a huge honor just to be included with these cars and said the entire event is a huge production that he is a bit awe struck to now be a part of. He also jokes that he is the oldest guy doing it at the age of 62 and said the thrill of going around the track at a 140 mph never gets old but admits that it’s Jeff waiting for green on Texas Motor Speedway. [PHOTO SUBMITTED] the redesigning and tweaking that he enjoys as much as the race. He’s also particularly proud to have the opportunity to promote Mena and the automotive industries that are based here. This car that has been a conversation piece wherever the Montgomerys travel and now has yet another chapter to be added to its storybook that includes magazine covers and six Best of Shows. He said Penny is as popular as the car. Many times, people want to meet the lady who has traveled the country in a car that once didn’t even have air-conditioning. “Not every lady would encourage traveling around the country in an old car.” Jeff said he and Penny never tire of visiting with folks as they travel the country with various car / Corvette clubs. “Everybody has a car story… even if they aren’t a car guy,” joked Jeff.
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tions that qualify employers to pay even less than the state rate. One such rate is the Arkansas Under 20 Minimum Wage. Federal law allows any employer in Arkansas to pay a new employee who is under 20 years of age a training wage of $4.25 per hour for the first 90 days of employment. Full time high school and college students that work part time can be paid as little as $5.31 per hour under the Arkansas Student Minimum Wage and most food service waiters earn $2.63 per hour in accordance with the Arkansas Tipped Minimum Wage. The proposal, billed Arkansas Issue 5, if passed, will see the state’s first increase on January 1, 2015, to $7.50 per hour. On January 1, 2016, the rate would again increase, to bring minimum wage to $8 per hour and a final increase on January 1, 2017, for a total minimum wage of $8.50 per hour. According to Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families, studies have shown that the increase would boost the incomes of at least 168,000 workers in the state. It would also increase the amount employers and employees contribute to social security and medicare. There are many exemptions for employers and employees to determine what wage is legally paid. To learn more about these exemptions, visit the Arkansas Department of Labor at www.labor.ar.gov.
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and Polk 181 from State Highway 88E to Polk 74. Road portions receiving all new drainage, elevations raised up to as much as 24 inches, widened, new road base, primer, and two layers of emulsified asphalt with class 1 crushed chips are: Polk 76E from Polk 676 to US 71N (north end); and Polk 44 from Polk 52 to Polk 56. These roads qualified as State Aid projects. Judge Ellison explained that some projects are chosen based on State Aid qualifications. To be eligible, the road must meet certain criteria including: • The road must be a through-road • Both ends must connect to a state highway or, a state highway and another state aid road •If the road has an existing hard surface, the road must be at least 18 feet wide to be eligible for re-surfacing • If the road does not have an existing hardened surface, it must be 22 feet wide for improvements. Polk County currently receives approximately $217,000 annually for state aid funds. For these State Aid projects, the Arkansas Highway Department of Transportation (AHDT) conducts the bid and award procedures for the contract work. Only AHDT approved contractors are allowed to bid and AHDT also engineers the project, sets the specifications, and monitors the contracted portion of the project. However, the Polk County Road Department performs all work except the resurfacing portion. Naturally, some roads will not qualify for state aid. In those instances, county money received from the 1-cent sales tax is used to fund the projects. In North County, Polk 44 (going east) from State Highway 375E to Polk 52, and Polk 53 from Highway 8E to the sewer plant, were roads that did not meet state criteria; therefore, county money was used. In total, the state and county shared the $537,360 expense for resurfacing. The separate contract (non-state aid) for hard surface went to Salt Creek Paving for $123,880. Polk County spent approximately $9,500 for drainage pipe. Approximately 11 miles of road were improved in this project. Since Polk County now produces most of their own gravel and has been very focused on reconstructing roads in recent years, their efficiency has improved in all areas of the trade except the final hard sur-
face. This allows the county to save money and also allows for larger projects. South Polk County is also seeing much needed road improvements. About two years ago, Judge Ellison was able to apply for and give a live presentation that gained the county a Title 2 Project grant from the United States Forestry Service for the reconstruction of Polk 36. When the project is complete, the county will receive $104,943. Judge Ellison hopes to continue to apply for, and receive the grant. Located east of Hatfield, Polk 36, also called Goat Brown Springs, will receive around six miles of reconstructed road. This project saw existing pavement removed, the road widened, new drainage ditches built, new drainage pipes were installed, the road elevation was heightened, and new road base was applied. Judge Ellison expressed gratitude to the local landowners who graciously donated right-of-ways, and also to Rich Mountain Electric and Windstream who relocated their utilities for the project. Polk 283, a portion of Polk 31, and all of Polk 91 had hard surfaces removed, new drainage pipes installed, and a new seven-
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inch layer of compacted road base applied. Polk 284, or Brewer Loop, will receive additional road base and be prepared for the final phase of hard surfacing. Polk 286 also received several new drainage pipes, drainage ditch work, and will receive some asphalt leveling in preparation for resurfacing. Costs associated with the South County project include approximately $415,000 for hard surfacing and $7,500 for drainage pipes. For both projects, Judge Ellison stated that “since fuel, equipment, payroll, and other overhead is figured into our yearly budget, and we are producing our own gravel now, the exact cost of the project cannot be easily given.” Crews have already completed two other major projects earlier in the year. One resulted in over four miles of new surfaces on sections near Wickes, Grannis, and Cove. Another, located near Cossatot River High School, allowed for a safer entrance and exit between US 71 and the new high school. Judge Ellison is very quick to brag on his crews, stating “Sometimes our county
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employees are not appreciated as much as they should be. The last few years we have experienced several natural disasters, yet, not only have they met that challenge, they have produced new quality improvements to our road and bridge system. Just because there are projects and flood repairs going on doesn’t mean regular maintenance gets to stop. They have managed to juggle all of that and keep our roads and bridges in an improved condition. They have exceeded my expectations and we couldn’t realistically ask anymore from them.” Judge Ellison also requested that those citizens still waiting on road improvements to be patient. There are 1,300 miles of road in the county. Condition and the amount of traffic on a road makes a difference in which ones get fixed first. However, he states, “The folks that can wait another year or two will be better off. At that point, I can tear a road out and start over, and do it right.” He encourages citizens to get out and drive on the newly improved roads and know that eventually those waiting will receive the same quality improvements.
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[MENA] Polk County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a threat of possible attack on a Polk County School, specifically Mena Public Schools. The threat was communicated from one Mena student to another Mena student in the early Friday morning hours of September 12. Both students are juveniles, and therefore, their names cannot be released. The second student, who received the threat, then contacted local law enforcement. Polk County Sheriff’s Office immediately made contact with the original reporting party of the threat. Through investigation, the threat was determined to be a hoax. The student was not threatening to attack the school himself. The student stated that a militant group was going to attack the school. The intent of the report was to scare the student that it was reported to. The juvenile male who originally made the report of an attack was arrested and charged with Communicating a False Alarm. He is still in custody at this time pending a meeting with the Juvenile Intake Officer and his family. This arrest took place Friday morning before the schools opened. School Administrators were notified of the threat and subsequent arrest of the reporting person. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office would like to re-emphasize that this reported attack was a hoax, and that there was never any cause for alarm. Sheriff Godfrey said, “Local law enforcement has and will continue to work with all public schools to ensure the safety of our children.”
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Rich Mountain Conservation District recently held their 1st Annual Hay Show. The competition was designed to show landowners how quality hay can cut down on needed supplements. Area producers brought hay samples to the Conservation Office in Mena where they were tagged and sent off to be analyzed through the AR Cooperative Extension Service. Upon receipt of the analysis, the judging was done by the University of Arkansas Southwest Research and Extension Center SWOB, Dr. Paul Beck. Hay samples were ranked based on RFQ (Relative Forage Quality - a calculation based on expected
DM intake and TDN) and calculated supplementation based on a 1200 pound cow with average milking ability...both lactating and gestating. The 2014 Polk County Hay King was announced during the recent Polk County Fair. The top 3 Hay producers were: 1st place - Mike Rogers 2nd Place - Jack Holland 3rd Place - Duane Webb Rich Mountain Conservation District hopes to make this an annual event. They expressed their gratitude to its sponsors: Atwoods, Farmers Coop, Mena Feed and Supply and Polk County Farm Bureau.
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September 17, 2014 MARY JO CHASE MARTIN
Mary Jo Chase Martin, age 74, of Mena, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2014 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She was born August 29, 1940 in Mena, Arkansas to the late Frank Albert Chase and the late Mary Elizabeth Emmonds Chase and was married to the late J.M. Martin. She was one of the founders of the Flea Market and enjoyed being involved with the flea market. Also, enjoyed embroidering and sewing, bingo night and loved to attend Jimmy's auctions. She enjoyed just being around family and friends. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. Mary Jo will be dearly missed. She is survived by sons Jimmy Martin and wife, Karen, of Mena, Arkansas and Lorne Martin and wife, Angelia of Hatfield, Arkansas; sister, Joyce Van Schoonhoven and husband, Virgil, of Modesto, California; brothers, Frank Chase of Sun City, California and Bill Chase and wife, Linda of Cypress, Texas; grandchildren, Lacey Cearley and husband, Jeremy of Mena, Arkansas, Kenny Brock of Mena, Arkansas, Skiliera Brock of Mena, Arkansas; greatgrandchildren Kohlea Raeigan Liberty Carmack of Mena, Arkansas, Brydon Chase
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MABEL IRENE BELL EGGER POWELL
Mabel Irene Bell Egger Powell, age 91, of Mena, Arkansas, went to be with her Lord and Savior, September 10, 2014 at Mena Manor. She was born January 16, 1923 at Hatfield, Arkansas to Arthur and Ethel Bell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Powell, and second husband Ronald Egger, her parents, Arthur and Ethel Bell, three brothers, Waymon Bell, Freeman Bell and Gene
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Bell and one sister, Mavis Bell Rice. She was survived by four sons and daughter-in-laws, Dwight and Becky Powell of Mena, Arkansas, Doug and Barbara Powell of Pine Ridge, Arkansas, Don and Pat Powell of Mena, Arkansas and Dale and Joyce Powell of Mena, Arkansas. Two step-sons and daughterin-laws, Arvin and Sue Egger, Ronnie and Sandy Egger, three step-daughters and son-in-laws, Ronell and Larry Oglesby, Ann and Junior Carter, and Virginia Ronten. Twenty-seven grandchildren, sixty great-grandchildren, seven great-great grandchildren and one brother, Hilton Bell, of Vandervoort, Arkansas and numerous nieces and nephews. Mabel’s sons were her life. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She loved having family gatherings and her cobblers were always in high demand. She always made you feel welcome and loved. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Mena. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. The funeral service was Monday, September 15, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. at Beasley Wood Chapel in Mena with Brother Daryl Hines officiating. Burial will be in Gann Cemetery at Potter under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Family and friends visitation was Saturday, September 13, 2014 at 6:00 -8:00 p.m. at Beasley Wood. Pallbearers were Doug Powell, Jr., Tony Powell, James Powell, Duane Powell, Dennis Powell and Danny Powell. Honorary pallbearer will be Darrell Powell.
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Violet Louise Smedley, age 84, of Mena passed away Sunday, September 14, 2014 in Mena. She was born September 18, 1929 in Prescott, Arizona to the late Cody Frank Cheek and the late Eunice Emma Wilson Cheek. Louise was married to the late Frank Smedley. She lived in Polk County since 1939 and was a loving and kind homemaker. Louise loved to travel, sing, quilt and enjoyed life to the fullest. She was a loving mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, and friend to all who knew her. She will be missed dearly by all. She is survived by her children, Larry Kesterson and wife, Dola, of Mena, Arkansas; and Linda Saferin and husband, Steve, of Atlanta, Georgia; grandchildren, David Kesterson of Atlanta, Georgia; Adam Kesterson of Van Buren, Arkansas; Matthew Kesterson of Fayetteville, Arkansas; Kenya Kesterson of Kansas City, Missouri; Jimmy Kesterson of Kansas City, Missouri; Traci Kesterson of Kansas City, Missouri; several great-grandchildren; and daughter-inlaw, Sandy Kesterson of Kansas City, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cody Frank and Eunice Emma Cheek, son, Gary Kesterson, husband,
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JAMES “JIM” ROBBINS
James “Jim” Robbins, age 82 of Mena, died Monday, September 8, 2014 at the Peachtree Assisted Living in Mena. He was born on Saturday, October 17, 1931 to Elmo and Leona Sellers Robbins in Flint, Michigan. Jim was a minister in the Freewill Baptist Churches for over 40 years in the states of Arkansas, Michigan, and Oklahoma. He enjoyed playing Gospel and Blue Grass music on his guitar and piano. He also worked for 24 years at General Motors in Flint, Michigan. Jim served his country in the United States Army ranked PFC Infantry during the Korean Conflict and was honorably discharged. Jim enjoyed the great outdoors, hunting and fishing. Jim was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Alvin and Calvin Robbins and one sister, Doris Kirby. Jim is survived by his wife Sharon Robbins of Mena; two sons, Tony Robbins of Hatfield and Troy Kirt of Smithville, Oklahoma; five daughters, Joann Robbins, Leona Wesley, and Vonetta Blevins all of Irvine, Kentucky, Tracey
Lurie of Stockton, California and Tami Davis of Siloam Springs; one sister, Darlene Shockey of Mena; nineteen grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, September 20, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. at the First Freewill Baptist Church in Mena with Tony Robbins officiating. The burial will be a private ceremony with family in Muse, Oklahoma at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Damascus Road Ministries in C/O Diamond Bank, P.O. Box 1199, Mena, Arkansas 71953.
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Sultana, California, Illene Nodal of Tulare, California, Lawana Shirey of Riverside, California, and 26 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren She was preceded in death by her parents, Milburn and Lilly Crawford, her first husband, Carl Pack, son, Roger D. Pack and brother, R.M. Crawford. Funeral services were Tuesday, September 16, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. at Beasley Wood Chapel in Mena, with Brother Ronnie Tilley officiating. Interment followed in the Pinecrest Memorial Park under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Family and friends visitation was Monday, September 15, 2014, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena Pallbearers were Jim Pack, Bob Pack, J.D. Pack, Ricky Pack, Matthew Tucker, and Nicholas Schurman. Honorary pallbearers were Billy Fitzgerald and Gary Lance.
SHARON ELAINE EDWARDS Francis E. Walston, age 74 of Mena, Arkansas passed away Friday, September 12, 2014 in Mena, Arkansas. She was born August 8, 1940 in Paola, Oklahoma to the late Milburn Crawford and the late Lilly V. Boyd Crawford. She was married to Lester Walston and was a loving and kind homemaker. Francis was a vocalist and loved music. She was a loving wife, mother, stepmother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to all who knew her. She will be dearly missed by all. She is survived by her husband Lester Walston of Mena, Arkansas; children, Kathi McFarland and husband, Robert, of Denver, Colorado, Wayne Pack and wife, Sheila, of Booneville, Arkansas, Jim Pack of Mena, Arkansas, Bob Pack and wife, Sharon, of Mena, Arkansas, Jeannean Gilbert and husband, Rod, of Bakersfield, California, Melani Delgadillo and husband, Mario, of Dinuba, California; step-daughters, Adina Rodriquez and husband, Ruben, of
Sharon Elaine Edwards, age 73, of Big Fork, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on September 11, 2014. She was born to the late Millard Vernelle “Tommy” Thompson and the late Illa Christine Thompson Peck on May 9, 1941 in Monticello, Illinois. Sharon lived a full, exuberant life. She loved living in Big Fork and always said it was the prettiest place on earth. She enjoyed her family, her dog named Doc Holiday, traveling, reading and sitting by the creek that ran in front of her house. She also was a great help in caring for many of the sick and elderly throughout her lifetime. She was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She will be greatly missed.
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She is survived by one son and two daughters, John T. Lueck of Big Fork, Arkansas, Samantha Lueck of Boston, Massachusetts, and Serena E. Williams and husband Jimmy of Big Fork, Arkansas. Four grandchildren, Chance Mitchell of Boston, Massaschusetts, Nicholaus Lueck of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Christina McElveen, and Elijah Williams, both of Big Fork, Arkansas. Three greatgrandchildren, Riley, Carter and Adalynn McElveen of Big Fork, Arkansas. Also, cousins, extended family and what she called adopted family and a host of friends. A memorial service will be held at the Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Big Fork on Thursday, September 18, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. Arrangements are under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Online obituary available at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com
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Frank Smedley, brothers, Dale Cheek, Frank Cheek, Clint Cheek, Bill Cheek and sister, Pauline Chism. Funeral services will be Saturday, September 20, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. at Beasley Wood Chapel with Pastor Beverly Thomas officiating. Mr. Steve Saferin will speak at the service. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Cove, Arkansas under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Honorary pallbearers will be David Kesterson, Matthew Kesterson, Adam Kesterson, Darrell Loar, Brian Cheek and Kenneth Hughes.
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MARY LOUISE WILLIAMS Mary Louise Williams, age 60, of Mena passed away September 14, 2014 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She was born February 28, 1954 in Chandler, Arizona to the late Harry Broderick and the late Marie Helmold Broderick. She was a factory worker in the clothing industry and loved nature, gardening and being outdoors. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, and friend to all who knew her. She will be missed dearly. She is survived by her child, Jerry Richey of Mena, Arkansas; brothers, Kevin Broderick of Scottsdale, Arizona, Joe Broderick of Phoenix, Arizona, and Dennis Broderick of Phoenix, Arizona; sisters, Susie Teisl of Carlsbad, California and Michaela Topolski of Phoenix, Arizona; grandchild, Trysten Richey of Mena, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Marie Broderick. Mrs. Williams was sent for cremation under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com
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BY MELANIE BUCK On Saturday, September 13, the Ty Thacker 5K and Family Fun Day was held to benefit the Thacker family and was a “tremendous success” according to Event Organizer Shanea Floyd-Baker. Ty was diagnosed on July 13 of this year with Luekemia and has begun a 3year treatment plan that includes chemotherapy and other treatments. Ty is the 7-year old son of Ron and Tonya Thacker. The day began at 8 a.m. with a 5K run and then a 5K walk/jog event. There were several participants in both events, including Ty himself participating in the walking/jogging portion of the race. Event-goers were able to enjoy live music, A watermelon seed spitting contest, dunking booth, bouncy houses, and more. They also had their choice of hot dog lunch plates or grilled chicken with all the fixins’. Local vendors set up booths that sold ‘Ty gear’ and an auction was held as well. All-in-all it was a great day that again shows how supportive Polk County citizens are for each other, raising $17,000 to help with medical expenses for Ty’s treatments. Ty’s family is thankful for all who were involved in organizing, donating, and attending. Tonya Thacker, Ty’s mother, stated, “We are humbled, thankful, and in awe of the love, support, and prayers. The best thing about Saturday was even if no money had been raised, Ty considered it one big party in his honor, and he absolutely enjoyed every second. It was wonderful. We would like to thank all the people who organized, donated, supported, ran, walked, attended. We truly appreciate it, and we had a great time.” Standing steadfast in their faith, Tonya also said, “Ty is responding to treatment amazingly well and we credit that to prayer. We have a Facebook page called Praying for Ty for anyone who wants to keep up with his progress. Again, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.“
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Health Fair Provides Benefits to Polk County Citizens
September 17, 2014
BY MELANIE BUCK Mena Regional Health System held their 6th Annual Health Fair this past Saturday much to the delight, and benefit, of Polk County citizens. Many businesses of various enterprise set up booths at the health fair to educate citizens on various ways to keep healthy and fit. Tables were covered with charts, brochures, and examples of how things such as smoking can deteriorate health so quickly. One booth educated folks on the benefits of a living will and had legal paperwork to help people to get theirs started. In addition to the booths, hamburgers were sold outside and a bouncy house was set up for children and face painting and balloon animals were also available. Free health screenings, performed by MRHS staff, were given to visitors of the health fair. Screenings for heart attack risk, PSA, thyroid, and glucose were performed, as well as, EKGs. Some vendors gave demonstrations on the health benefits of their products such as a ‘biomat’ and massage therapy. Car seat safety checks were performed and the Mena Police Department made personal ID cards for kids. MRHS CEO Tim Bowen expressed how well the fair benefits the community by saying, “The 6th Annual MRHS Health Fair proved to be a huge success. We had a record number of exhibitors that provided a wealth of information and education promoting Health and Wellness in our community. Visitors enjoyed a day of free and low cost screenings, family fun, food and numerous door prizes provided by the vendors and local businesses. We would like to thank our contributors, exhibitors and the community for your continued support and look forward to offer an even larger event in the upcoming year.”
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Purvis Receives Award at National Training Seminar
Karen Purvis was recognized by National JAG at the National JAG Training Seminar as a 2014 Outstanding JAG Specialist for Outstanding Achievement in fully implementing the JAG model and achieving extraordinary outcomes for the JAG program participants. Mena was also recognized by the National JAG for exceeding the “5 of 5” Performance Outcomes Standards for the Class of 2013, including graduation rate, employment rate, positive outcome rate, full-time jobs rate, and full-time placement rate. These awards were presented at the JAG National Training Seminar July 2014.
Watch DOG Dad Mr. Brett Smith served as a Watch D.O.G. (Dad of Great Student) this week at Holly Harshman Elementary. Mr. Smith's daughter, Abby, is a fourth grader in Mrs. Riley's class. The students enjoyed having Mr. Smith spend time with them this week. If you are interested in becoming a part of the Watch DOG team for Mena Public Schools, contact the school counselor on your child's campus.
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Mena Public Schools Breakfast Menu Monday: 9/22 Breakfast Pizza, Pear Slices, Juice, Milk Tuesday: 9/23 Cereal, Toast, Diced Peaches, Juice, Milk Wednesday: 9/24 Super Donut, Sausage Link, Applesauce, Juice, Milk Thursday: 9/25 Maple Burst Pankcake, Banana, Juice, Milk Friday: 9/26 French Toast, Grapes, Juice, Milk Mena Public Schools Lunch Menu Monday: 9/22 Main: Hot Ham & Cheese, Broccoli & Carrots, Frito’s, Peanut Butter Cookie, Fruit, Milk; Choice: Turkey Bacon Club Sandwich, Broccoli & Carrots, Frito’s, Peanut Butter Cookie, Fruit, Milk Tuesday: 9/23 Main: Pepperoni Pizza, Tossed Salad, Orange Wedges, Baby Carrots, Milk; Choice: Stromboli, Tossed Salad, Orange Wedges, Baby Carrots, Milk Wednesday: 9/24 Main: Cheeseburger on a bun, Lettuce & Tomato, Pork & Beans, French Fries, Sliced Pears, Milk; Choice: Chicken Sandwich, Lettuce & Tomato, Pork & Beans, French Fries, Sliced Pears, Milk Thursday: 9/25 Main: Turkey Roast, Great Northern Beans. Baby Carrots, Hot Roll, Applesauce, Chocolate Chip Cookie, Milk; Choice: Corn Dog, Great Northern Beans, Baby Carrots, Hot Roll, Applesauce, Chocolate Chip Cookie, Milk Friday: 9/26 Main: Chicken Patties, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Green Beans, Banana, Milk; Choice: Steak Fingers, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Green Beans, Banana, Milk Acorn Breakfast Menu Monday: 9/22 Morning Sausage Roll, Fruit, Juice, Milk Tuesday: 9/23 Muffins, Fruit, Juice, Milk Wednesday: 9/24 Cereal, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thursday: 9/25 Super Donut, Fruit, Juice, Milk Friday: 9/26 Sausage Biscuit, Fruit, Juice, Milk Acorn Lunch Menu Monday: 9/22 BBQ on a bun, Potato Wedges, Fresh Broccoli & Carrots, Chocolate Chip Cookie, Fruit, Milk Tuesday: 9/23 Chicken Spaghetti, Garlic Bread, Tossed Salad, Corn, Fruit, Milk Wednesday: 9/24 Chicken Patty, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Beans, Sliced Bread, Fruit, Milk Thursday: 9/25 Pizza, Tossed Salad, Fruit, Milk Friday: 9/26 Hamburgers, Sandwich Cup, Chips, Cookie, Fruit, Milk Cossatot River School Breakfast Menu Monday: 9/22 Ham & Cheese Combo, Craisins, Juice, Milk Tuesday: 9/23 Sausage Buscuit, Cantalope, Juice, Milk Wednesday: 9/24 Breakfast Bagal, Apple Wedges, Juice, Milk Thursday: 9/25 Sausage Roll, Pineapple, Juice, Milk Friday: 9/26 Super Donut, Orange Wedges, Juice, Milk Cossatot River School Lunch Menu Monday: 9/22 Chicken Strips, Macaroni & Cheese, Tossed Salad w/ Dressing, Mandrain Oranges, Milk Tuesday: 9/23 Soft Taco, Lettuce/Tomato, Cheese/Salsa, Refried Beans, Fruit Cocktail, Banana Bread, Milk Wednesday: 9/24 Country Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Steamed Vegetables, Pears, Milk Thursday: 9/25 Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Lettuce/Tomato, Pickles, Sweet Potato Fries, Strawberries/Bananas, Milk Friday: 9/26 Chicken Spaghetti, Green Beans, Tossed Salad w/ Dressing, Peaches, Roll, Milk
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Griffin Visits Polk County, Attends County Fair in Mena Discusses common sense ideas to grow jobs and compete with other states
[SUBMITTED] Second District Congressman Tim Griffin, candidate for Lieutenant Governor, today stopped in Polk County as part of his commitment to visit all 75 counties--Every County Counts: My Plan to Grow Jobs Now and Help Arkansas Compete. Griffin visited with folks at the Polk County Fair. Griffin released the following statement: “Every county in Arkansas counts, and I have common sense ideas to grow goodpaying jobs for hardworking Arkansans, including the folks in Polk County. Arkansas must adopt policies and laws that will make the state a leader in job creation: We need bold tax reform to help us lower the tax burden on Arkansas families and job creators; a top-to-bottom review of each and every state agency and regulations; and, development of an alternative path of excellence that educates and trains highly skilled workers, starting as early as junior high and high school and continuing in a two-year college or technical school. Other states are working hard for the same jobs: we can and must
do better!” As a Member of Congress, Griffin has worked hard to stop President Obama’s misguided agenda, including: Obamacare, higher taxes, burdensome regulations and more spending. As a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, he has advocated for lower taxes for Arkansans and all Americans and has consistently pushed for comprehensive reforms to fix the broken code. A former federal prosecutor and small business owner, Griffin is an NRA Life Member and has an “A” rating along with a 100% pro-life voting record and a 100% NFIB small business voting record. A fifth generation Arkansan who grew up in Magnolia, Griffin has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 18 years, was deployed to Iraq with the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and holds the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth, a Camden native, and their two children.
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BY STATE REPRESENTATIVE NATE BELL October 5 is the last day you can register to vote and be legally permitted to cast a ballot in the November general election. Because the deadline this year falls on a Sunday, applications will be accepted if filed prior to the close of business on October 6th. The Secretary of State’s office reports that 1.6 million Arkansans are registered voters. This means that over a half million eligible voters have not registered. Your vote this election will determine who will serve as our next Governor, Lieutenant Governor, our Congressman, one of our United States Senators, our Attorney General, our State Treasurer, the State Auditor, the Secretary of State, State Representative and numerous county & local offices. There are also several ballot initiatives and referred amendments which could impact everything from regulatory overreach to the sale of alcohol. To register to vote in Arkansas you must be a U.S. citizen, reside in Arkansas at least 30 days prior to the first election in which you will vote, and be at least 18 years old prior to November 4. Young voters whose 18th birthday will occur before Election Day may register now. There are several ways to register. You can apply by mail by obtaining an application from your county clerk or the Secretary of State’s office. You can also fill out an application in person at: •County clerk’s office •State Revenue office •Public library •Public assistance agency •Disability agency •Military recruiting office •Arkansas National Guard You should not consider yourself registered until you receive acknowledgement from your county clerk. If you do not receive acknowledgement in the mail within two weeks, you should call your county clerk and check on the sta• tus of your application. You can check your voter registration status online by visiting www.voterview.org Please remember to have your photo identification ready to present at the voting booth. If you do not have an identification card, you can obtain a voter ID free of charge at your local county clerk’s office. Early voting begins October 20. I encourage you to study the races and the issues before heading to the polls. You can find more information on voting regulations and sample ballots at www.votenaturally.org.
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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 7, 2014 No reports filed. September 8, 2014 A local woman reported that she is being harassed. Case is under investigation. Stephen Ray Goins, 39, of Mena was charged with criminal trespass and theft of property. An abandoned bicycle was located near the hospital. It was put into storage until such time as the owner is located. September 9, 2014 City workers reported the theft of a hedge trimmer. Case is under investigation. Mitchell Priddy, 49, of Mena was served a warrant for residential burglary. September 10, 2014 Eric Thacker, 26, of Mena was charged with inhaling intoxicants after officers were called to a local residence. Kenneth Weisinger, 25, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding warrant. September 11, 2014 No reports filed. September 12, 2014 A 15-year-old Mena youth was charged with felony possession of schedule I or II controlled substance and possession of intoxicating liquids by a minor. Eric W. Thacker, 26, of Mena was charged with public intoxication after a call to a local residence. September 13, 2014 A local couple reported that while they were away from their residence, someone had gained entry into their house and had stolen cash from a bedroom drawer. Case is pending. A Mena woman reported that someone had stolen cash and prescription medication from her residence while she was shopping. Case is pending interview of suspect. Officers completed an additional seven reports and worked three accidents. Polk County Sheriff’s Department September 8, 2014 Report of unattended animals on Jennie
Lane near the Potter community. Officer fed and watered the animals. Investigation continues. Report from complainant on Mena Street in Mena of the theft of a vehicle, valued at $3,500.00. Investigation continues. Report from complainant of five forged checks. Investigation revealed no criminal intent. Complainant refused to press charges. Report from complainant on Polk 185 near the Ink community of two forged checks, totaling losses at $300.00. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. Report from complainants on Polk 23 near Cove of vandalism to mailboxes, causing losses of $90.00. Investigation continues. Report from a business in Hatfield of a theft of fuel, causing losses of $53.17. Investigation continues. Report from complainant on Polk 720 near the Shady Grove community of the theft of prescription medication from their mailbox. Investigation continues. Arrested was Jessica Y. Siler, 30, of Mena, on a Warrant for Probation Violation. September 9, 2014 Report from complainant on Highway 8 West near the Rocky community of being assaulted by a family member. Complainant refused to press charges. Report from a business on Highway 71 South near Hatfield of the theft of a lawn mower, valued at $13,000.00. Investigation continues. Arrested by a trooper with the Arkansas State Police was Matt Cannon, 34, of Mena, on a Warrant for 13 counts of Violation of the Arkansas Hot Check Law. September 10, 2014 Report of a disturbance on Polk 10 near Wickes led to the arrest of Earl S. Evans, 45, of Grannis, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear. Report from complainant on Polk 44 near Mena of the theft of a tent, valued at $50.00. Investigation continues. Arrested was Gary M. Czarnetzki, 21, of Mena, on a Warrant for Probation Violation. Arrested was Beth E. Wright, 51, of Texarkana, on Warrants for Failure to Appear and Failure to Comply with a Court Order. September 11, 2014 Report from complainant on Polk 659 near the Board Camp community of an ongoing issue concerning a county road. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. September 12, 2014 Report from complainant on Sanders Lane near the Potter community of persons trespassing on their property and leaving gates open. Investigation continues. Report from a Mena woman of a threat
made towards a local school, which was determined to be a hoax. A 17-year-old Mena male was issued a Juvenile Citation for Communicating a False Alarm. The juvenile was transported to a Juvenile Detention Center. Report of a domestic disturbance on Rogers Drive in Cove. Suspect left before officers arrived, complainant refused to press charges. Arrested was Timothy D. Bass, 34, of Mena, on a Warrant for Possession of a Schedule VI Controlled Substance and two counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Report from complainant on Polk 47 in the Shady Grove community of a missing bull, valued at $3,000.00. The animal was later located and returned to the owner.
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Report from complainants of problems regarding child custody exchange. Officer advised parties of legal options. Arrested was Justin M. Cannon, 26, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear. Report of a one-vehicle accident on Polk 147 near the Rocky community, causing damage to a fence. Report of a disturbance on Polk 34 near Hatfield led to the arrest of Elise M. Sparks, 18, of Mena, on a Charge of Disorderly Conduct. Report from complainant of purchasing a stolen cell phone, valued at $400.00. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.
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Thursday, 9/18 * 7 a.m. – Polk County Farmers Market - Mena Depot, 520 Sherwood Street, Mena, Stop by for local produce in season, baked goods, jams, soaps, and other crafts. Vendors will stay until sold out. * 11:30 a.m. – Rotary Club of Polk County/Mena meets at Papa’s Mexican Café. Contact Lisa Martin at 216-3383 or Charles Pitman at 216-4882 for more info. * 5:30 p.m. - Weight Watchers - meet at Dallas Avenue Baptist church Family Life Center. Call 479-234-2297 for more information.
equipment needed for the tour. Meet at the Visitor Center. * 3:00 p.m. – Wonder House Tour – Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Meet at the Wonder House. * 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo- American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn. * 6:30 p.m. – Ice Cream Social at the Big Fork Community Center. Everyone is welcome to bring sandwiches and an ice cream freezer with your favorite flavor. 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous, ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena, For info call 394-7396 or 234-5419. Sunday, 9/21 * 2:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous, ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S. For information call 3947396 or 234-5419. * 6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meeting at Saint Agnes Church in the basement. Monday, 9/22 * 5:00 p.m. – Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), Hatfield City Hall. For more information call 870-389-6678. * 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo, American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn. * 6:00 p.m. – FREE Weightloss Warriors – First National Bank across from Depot. For information call 4373560. * 6:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous Meeting – 812 Hwy 71 S., Mena. * 6:30 p.m. – Boy Scouts of America Troop 92 meets at First United Methodist Church. Everyone is welcome to attend. * 7:00 p.m. – Home Front Warriors CMA Chapter 377 monthly meeting at the Limetree Restaurant in Mena. * 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous – 12 +12 Study at ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. For information call 394-7396 or 2345419. Tuesday, 9/23 * 7:00 a.m. – Polk County Farmers Market, Mena Depo , 520 Sherwood Street, Mena. Local produce in season, baked goods, jams, soaps. Vendors stay until sold out. 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Polk County Family Mission will be open in the 9th Street Ministries building. * 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. –“Art Day”, Mena Art gallery, 607 Mena Street. Come join other artists, from beginners to pros, working on their individual projects in the gallery classroom. For more infor-
mation, call 479-394-3880. * 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – FREE Delicious Lunch at Vegetarian Soup Kitchen, Mena Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 149 Polk Rd 43 (Fairground Road), Mena,, 479-394-7404. Take –out is available. All are welcome! * 5:15 p.m. – Cyclists and Walkers: The Ouachita Cycling Club meet at the Visitor’s Information Center on Earthquake Ridge. Please come join us. Everyone is welcome. * 6:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous Meeting, 812 Hwy 71 S, Mena. * 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Mena Community Chorus meets at the First United Methodist Church, 501 9th St., Mena. For more information, please call Vicki at 479-234-1109. * 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous, First United Methodist Church, 9th & Port Arthur. For information 479-2342887 or 479-234-3043. Wednesday, 9/24 * 6:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous Meeting, 812 Hwy 71 S., Mena. * 6:00 p.m. – DABC Celebrate Recovery, Room 112, 300 Dallas Avenue, Mena. A Christ centered, biblical approach to breaking free of addictive and dysfunctional behaviors. Join us. For more information call 479-394-2697. * 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous – Book Study, ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. For information call 394-7396 or 2345419.
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* RED HAT HOTTIES are volunteering at Mena Manor the 1st Monday of each month for BINGO sessions with residents. They also hold BINGO at Rich Mountain Nursing on the 2nd Monday of each month. Additional volunteers are needed for each of these activities. For more information call Charlie at 870-334-3010 or Connie at 479-437-3766. * MENA HEAD START is taking applications for preschool children 3-5 and Early Head Start Children, birth – 3. The program is free to those who qualify. For an application come by Mena Head Start at 606 Pine Avenue., 8:00 – 3:00 Monday thru Friday. For more information, call 479-437-3733 * STOP LITTERING! Call Humane Society of the Ouachitas today to see how you might qualify for a low-cost spay or neuter for your dog or cat! 479-394-5682, 10 am-2 pm Tue-Sat. Please leave a message. * WICKES MASONIC LODGE 548 fish Fry at Wickes Methodist Church (next to Post Office) September 27th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. All proceeds go to replacing rood on the Lodge. Adults $7.00 Children under 12 $5.00.
* 5:30 p.m. – Polk County Cancer Support Group meets at the Union Bank Community Room. Cancer patients, survivors and caregivers are invited to come. For more information, please call 479-394-1801. * 6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous – meeting at Saint Agnes Church in the basement. * 7 p.m. – Al-Anon – a support group for anyone affected by someone else’s drinking, meets at the First United Methodist church, 9th & Port Arthur, Mena. Call Dotty at 479-437-3111 or Sarah 479-234-3620 for more information. * 7 p.m. – Polk County Genealogy Society meeting at the Polk County Library, 410 8th Street, Mena. Felicia Wilson will present a program about “The Orphan Train.” Friday, 9/19 * 9:15 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Arkansas Blood Institute and Cossatot River High School blood drive at Cossatot River High School. * 3 p.m. – Wonder House Tour at Queen Wilhelmina State Park. Meet at the Wonder House * 7 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous Meeting - 812 Hwy 71South, Mena. * 8 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71S, Mena, For info call, 394-7396 or 234-5419. Saturday, 9/20 * 7:00 a.m. – Polk County Farmers Market – Mena Depot, 520 Sherwood St., Mena, Local produce in season, baked goods, jams, soaps. Vendors will stay until sold out. * 8:30 a.m. – Breakfast in the Park Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Meet at the picnic tables by the meal trolley in the campground. * 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Clarice’s Room of Hope will be holding a fundraiser at Atwoods. Two hotdogs and a drink for $1 plus a bake sale. * 10:00 a.m. – Nature Quilting – Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Meet at the Wonder House. * 11:30 a.m. – Spring Trail Hike – Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Meet at the Amphitheater. * 12:00 p.m. – 3 p.m. – Cossatot River Weekend Adventures. Contact he park to register for your adventure – 870-3852201. Fee ($95) covers kayak and tent rental, food, guides, the adventure and
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Lori Sullivan - Rebuilding Lives One Community at a Time
BY JACLYN ROSE Lori Sullivan is the daughter of an FBI Agent and an educator. Though born in Fresno, California, her family moved to Polk County so Sullivan and her brother and sister could be raised outside of the city. As a young child, Sullivan knew she wanted to do something to help people. “I always wanted to join the Peace Corp and even as a very small child I always wanted to watch the Save the Children commercials and would beg my mom to adopt one or two children,” said Sullivan. After graduation, Sullivan went on to start her family and is blessed with two children, Jackson and Sarah. She also earned her teaching degree and began her career as an elementary teacher, a field she worked in for 14 years. “I loved being a teacher. My mother was a teacher and I really think I gained my love for helping people from her and my dad who always believed you helped anyone that needed it simply because it’s the right thing to do,” explained Sullivan. Sullivan was teaching during the tornado that devastated Polk County in April of 2009 and two of her students, one from the previous year and one from the current year lost their home. New York Says Thank You (NYSTY), a non-profit based out of New York City, selected them to be the recipients of a new home that the organization built as a service project. “I have seen a lot of good causes come in and out but I saw how NYSTY really brought together the community. They went above and beyond a basic project. Jeff Parness, the founder, talked me into volunteering during my breaks from school and I did that for one year. During this time NYSTY was working on developing their 9/12 Generation Project, which is geared toward 11-22 year olds and works to inspire, educate, and activate youth through service,” explained Sullivan. Sullivan was extremely drawn to the project, even as a volunteer, and in 2011 became the Program Manager for the 9/12 Generation Project. “We work with middle schools, high schools, and universities and allow youth to identify smalls needs in their communities; the youth then do service projects. It really educates the community on the value of service and I learn every single day with what I do. If I will stop talking and listen to this age group, I can learn so much through their creative thoughts. They are unfiltered and they can find what needs to be done and do it. It seems like they can find a way to solve a problem so much easier than adults,” explained Sullivan. The 9/12 Generation Project is co-sponsored by KPMG LLP and the KPMG Foundation and works with some fun sponsors, such as the NFL, as well as a lot of local community sponsors and partners with teachers to allow the community to lead in their projects. “It is important to us to allow the communities to take ownership of their projects. We are there to support them and help them in any way but they are the leaders. Doing the actual service projects is the best part of my job. Getting my hands dirty with the kids and seeing them grow is worth all of the hard work. I am very, very blessed. I believe that God puts opportunities and risks in our paths and there are times in life when you know something is just right and this was one of those times for me,” Sullivan explained. “I love the serenity of the land in Polk County. There is a definite sacredness about the mountains and the waters and the fields. Its not just home but it’s also the people. There was a time when I did not realize that but that has changed, as I’ve grown older and wiser over the years. Every time I go away for work, when I land in Little Rock and drive home, there is a peace that I’ve never found anywhere else and I not only want that for myself, I want that for my children,” said Sullivan.
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ARTS
September 17, 2014
Auditions at OLT
BY MARILYN BROWN The final OLT play for 2014 is Louisa May Alcott’s 1868 family classic, Little Women, which will be running Dec. 5-7 and 12-14. Director Mike Martin will be holding auditions Saturday, September 20 (9 a.m.—noon) and Monday, September 22 (6 p.m.—9 p.m.) at the theater. If you would like to try out for this play, pick up an audition scene for your favorite role at the Polk County Library or send a message to Assistant Director Marilyn Brown at twinbridgie@gmail.com and request that the scene be emailed to you. The play follows the four March teenage daughters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy—as they face life’s challenges and grow into young ladies, guided by their idealistic father and gentle mother Marmee. The male lead is Laurie, the boy next door, with supporting roles for his young tutor and his elderly grandfather, the girls’ rich crotchety Aunt March, and Jo’s New York mentor Professor Bhaer. In addition, there are several other small but important characters. Volunteers are also needed to work backstage and to help with costume and set construction. For questions, contact Mike at 870-490-0362 or gnort88@sbcglobal.net or his assistant Marilyn Brown at 479-394-3646 or twinbridgie@gmail.com. This production of Little Women will be using the play script adapted by Cody Daigle, originally commissioned by The Playhouse Tulsa (Courtneay Sanders, Artistic Director), and world premiered by the company in July 2013 at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center. OLT members and season ticket holders may use their 2014 tickets for all three of these upcoming plays. Season Tickets for 2015 will go on sale October 15 and may also be used for these plays as well as for the entire 2015 season.
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Ouachita Expression Show Winners By Barbara M. Tobias Following is a list of the winners of this year's Ouachita Expressions competition at Mena Art Gallery, together with comments of the judge: Best of Show: Jim Brace; Judges comments: Powerful Composition Works on Paper 1st Place: Tiffany Lane --Judges comments: Powerful impact, especially from a distance. 2nd Place: Gilda Meyers-Judges comments: Excellent design. 3rd Place: Susan Gibson-- Judges comments: Great use of value. Honorable Mention: Gilda Meyers-- Judges comments: Imaginative use of light and texture. Works on Canvas 1st Place: Sandra Davis-- Judges comments: Wonderful sense of 3 dimensional space. 2nd Place: Judith Cantrell-Judges comments: Excellent use of texture and color. 3rd Place: Judith Cantrell-Judges comments: Strong composition. Honorable Mention: Sandra Davis -Judges comments: Charming depiction of
flowers 3-D 1st Place: Carolyn McCullough -Judges comments: Elegant Design. 2nd Place: Sharon Chambers-- Judges comments: Whimsical use of pattern and color. 3rd Place: Carolyn McCullough -- Judges comments: Great use of texture. Honorable Mention: Carolyn McCullough-Judges comments: Great color and composition Photography 1st Place: Ben Campbell --Judges comments: Compelling image, good composition. 2nd Place: Jo Eldridge. 3rd Place: Betty Acheson. Honorable Mention: Patricia Trulock-- Judges comments: Engaging subject This show will be up through the end of October. If you missed the opening reception, be sure to drop by the gallery during regular hours: 11 am to 2 pm Tuesdays, 10 am to 3 pm Wednesdays through Saturdays. It's a great exhibit.
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September 17, 2014
Prostate Cancer
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SUBMITTED TO THE PULSE BY DR. JIMMY BARROW Prostate cancer affects the tissues of the prostate. It is the most commonly diagnosed non-skin cancer in men in the US. Prostate cancer tends to grow slowly compared with most other cancers. Cell changes may begin 10, 20, or 30 years before a tumor gets big enough to cause symptoms. Arkansas averages approximately 1,980 prostate cancer cases per year with 300 associated deaths. Unlike many other types of cancer, prostate cancer does not have concrete recommendations for prevention, screening and treatment. There are side effects of prostate cancer treatment, as well as questions of whether and for whom treatments are effective or necessary. These are recognized as risk factors: • Age - as men get older, the greater their risk for getting prostate cancer. • Family history - a man whose father, brother or son had prostate cancer is two to three times more likely to develop the disease himself.
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Dr. Jimmy Barrow • Race - prostate cancer is more common among Healthy Connections, Inc. African American men than among Caucasian men, and it is less common among Hispanic, Asian, Pacific A family practice trained provider with 39 years in the healthcare field and Islander and Native American men. retired from 26 years in US Military Symptoms: Prostate cancer can sit quietly for Service. years. But as the cancer grows, common symptoms may include: • Trouble passing urine return for screening in 6 months • Frequent urge to pass urine, especially at night or 5 years based on the results. • Weak or interrupted urine stream After the age of 50, all men • Pain or burning when passing urine should have a complete prostate checkup (including a • Blood in the urine or semen digital rectal exam and a PSA blood test) every year. • Painful ejaculation Even more important than the actual score is whether it is • Pain in the back, hips, or pelvis going up and by how much. If there is an increase, the It is recommended that men start their annual rate and amount of increase within a given period of time Prostate Specific Antigen Test (PSA) and Digital Rectal may indicate a more aggressive cancer, especially in Exam (DRE) screening at age 40. younger men. Frequently Asked Questions Q: Does diet play a role in prostate cancer? Q: How often should I have a prostate exam? Answer: Yes, studies have shown that diets high in fat Answer: The National Comprehensive Cancer (especially meat and dairy products) somehow stimulate Network and The Arkansas Prostate Cancer Foundation the growth of cancer cells. On the other hand, high-fiber Medical Advisory Committee recommend that men estab- diets along with fruits and vegetables have been shown to lish a baseline PSA at age 40 with recommendation to have some anticancer effects.
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Jennifer Hicks and Justin Martin of Wickes are the proud parents of a baby boy, born September 2nd. Hannah Anderson and Ryan Miller of Mena are the proud parents of a baby boy, born September 2nd. Ashley Skipper and Shannon Maritt of Mena are the proud parents of a baby boy, born September 6th. Ashley Franklin and Patrick Burns of Cove are the proud parents of a baby boy, born September 6th. Susanna and Kenny Lee of Wickes are the proud parents of a baby boy, born September 7th. Rhanda Stripe and Joshua Vaughn of Mena are the proud parents of a baby girl, born September 9th.
The Tipton Triplets The Tipton Triplets (from left to right): Rebekah, Colton, and Faith were born at Mena Regional Health System on September 9, 2004. They recently celebrated their 10th birthday.
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Automobiles began to appear in Polk County early in the twentieth century when The Mena Star proudly announced in 1905, Dr. Cochran was driving the first horseless carriage in Mena. By 1907, The Star was running automobile ads and by 1910, Mena boasted five cars and Dr. Sanford was motoring one in the Board Camp Area. Cherry Hill’s first car is shown in the photograph with “Buster” Wimberly and Judy Harmon in the front seat and Frank Norris and Beulah Harmon in the back seat. We don’t know the exact year, but we are told the Ford Model T is of the 19101914 vintage models. Wimberly is buried in the Ouachita Cemetery and Norris is buried in the Norris Cemetery, both near Cherry Hill.
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HISTORY
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Moments from America’s History
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BY JEFF OLSON While this week marks the 227th anniversary of LOCAL the signing of our Constitution, we will address that in our next column. This week I want to highlight the 1. Alleged Drug Trafficker 200th anniversary of our national anthem, The Star Tinker Combs Waives Jury Spangled Banner, and touch on its history and that Trial of its author. Francis Scott Key was born on August 1, 1779 2. Roberts to Appear in Polk at the family plantation "Terra Rubra" in what was Frederick County Circuit Court County, Maryland. He studied law at St. John's College in 3. Peachtree Residents Annapolis, and married Mary Tayloe Lloyd in 1802. The couple would go on to have 11 children. By 1805 Key had set up his legal Remember 9/11 Anniversary practice in Georgetown, part of Washington, D.C. He was a with Act of Service deeply religious man, so much so that at one time he almost gave up his law practice to enter the ministry. Instead, he resolved to become involved in the Episcopal Church. NATIONAL During the first decade of the 19th century, the United States was at odds with Great Britain over its attempts to restrict U.S. 1. Ex-Sailor’s Rampage Leaves trade with France, the Royal Navy’s impressment of American seamen, and America’s desire to expand its territory. Though opposed to what would become the War of 1812, due to his religious convictions and believing that the disagreement could be Dozen Dead, Stuns Capital settled without armed conflict, Francis Scott Key nonetheless served in the Georgetown Light Field Artillery. 2. Obama Economic Speech: British forces captured Washington, D.C. in August 1814. Dr. William Beanes, an elderly and much loved town physician Worry Persists, Overshadowed who was also a colleague of Key's, was taken prisoner. A well-known lawyer, Key was approved by President James Madison to help in the negotiation of Beanes' release which required him to travel to Baltimore. There, British naval forces were located along by Gun Attack Chesapeake Bay where Beanes was held captive aboard the British flagship Tonnant. Key, along with Colonel John Skinner, was 3. “Vice President Joe Biden able to secure Beanes' freedom, though they were not allowed to return to land until the British completed their bombardment of Sparks 2016 Speculation with Fort McHenry. On September 13, 1814 the three men watched the 25 hour-long assault, but the British failed to destroy the fort. Sometime Visit to Iowa Steak-Fry in the night the British ceased their attack and left the area, estimating that Baltimore was too costly a prize. The next morning Key noticed with pride a U.S. flag still flying above the fort, a large (30 by 42 feet) flag sewn by Mary Young Pickersgill at the request of the fort commander, Major George Armistead. Having been so inspired, Key began to write on the back of a letter he had in his pocket. While sailing back to Baltimore, he composed more lines and finished the poem in his lodgings at the Indian Queen Hotel. The work would come to be known as the Defence of Fort M'Henry and was printed in handbills and newspapers, including the Baltimore Patriot. The poem was later set to the tune of a song composed by John Stafford Smith, "To Anacreon in Heaven," and came to be called The Star-Spangled Banner. After the war, Francis Scott Key continued working in law and became Washington, D.C. District Attorney in 1833. He served as Vice President of the National Bible Society from 1817 until his death in 1843. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson declared The Star-Spangled Banner should be played at official events. On March 3, 1931, by an official act of Congress, this treasure became the national anthem of the United States. Postscript: As I awoke on this cool brisk morning of September 14, 2014, my imagination took me back 200 years to “dawn’s early light” when a patriot and amateur poet was so inspired. I then re-visited his artistry and found myself so inspired all over again. The first verse of our anthem ends with a question. The last verse ends with the same words as the first, but as an exclamatory statement preceded by: "Blest with vict'ry and peace, may the heav'n-rescued land Praise the Pow'r that hath made and preserv'd us a nation.....And this be our motto: In God is our trust."
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Missy Self Going to work at Bost hand in Hand on 74th st. I heard it on the radio as I was going underneath the overpass on Pheonix Ave. It was a crazy feeling walking into the day care. We were told to stay calm. It was hard to do.
Diane Crain Simmons Getting ready for work watching Good Morning America. Charlie Gibson thought it was some sort of a joke (didn't we all) for a few seconds!
Catelin Maye Watkins Third grade class room. Mrs dees, I've never heard that school so quiet and silent.. we all wrote an essay on what america ment to us, and what it means to be an America. Ill never forget coming home to see those twin towers fall on television and all I could do was cry. I could not believe someone would do such an act, and in that moment I literally felt a piece of myself break inside. It made me realize at such a young age what lengths hatred will take people, and make them do. It was a horrible event that will never be forgotten and will always mark our history. Everyone involved and effected by this tragedy was and still is in my prayers.
Kryn Hamelink Freshman homeroom in South Haven, MI.. I even remember where I was sitting and etc.
Kimberley Davis-Wise I was a senior in high school in Little Rock. They brought tv's into the classrooms to watch what was going on. I left school early to be with my family. Glenn Morrell Working at Aalfs. I'll never forget that day. Sherry Parker Hughes In a Freightliner truck west of Phoenix when my daughter called with the news. Remember we were thankfully, close enough to Phoenix to get a tv signal. It was interesting and still somewhat surreal being out on the road. American flags were flying from almost every truck out there. Some were not, of course, because they are owned and operated by foreign entities. Pro-American sentiment was the talk of the day in every truck stop and we seemed to pull together as a nation unlike anything I'd ever seen in my lifetime. Joy Elizabeth Cogburn At home and my sister called to tell me. All I felt was fear because my son was in the army and I just knew whatever happened , it would not be good. Thankfully my son came home safe and is still serving in the military. Barbara Harrison Golden At home. My daughter called and asked if my tv was on and it wasn't. She started telling me what was going on. I just didn't believe her, I guess, so I turned the set on and the second plane was hitting the tower. I thought I had to be dreaming. Could not believe that was actually happening.. Martha Grunwald Koelemay At home, sleeping after a night shift at the hospital. My mom called and woke me up, told me to turn on the TV. Needless to say, I didn't get back to sleep, watched in horror and outrage with the rest of the country. Stacy Smith-Frost Babysitting my niece when the phone call came in that I had to turn my tv on. I turned the tv on to see the first tower go down! I just sank into the couch! Leslie Sims Reed Cooking breakfast at the lake when it came on the news. Justin Isurdad wondering how building 7 fell when no plane or fire touched it Felicia Huff High school! Brandie Jo Alexander In my 7th grade English class in Owosso, Michigan.
Jessica Austin Hospital grandma had a wreck.
Chris Henderson Didn't know about it till five days after it happen I was in the woods camping Helga Jordan I was at work..New it had happened but want able to see anything until later that night and I remember being stunned and scared and I stayed scared for weeks thinking that if they could do that they could do anything even drop a bomb on us...it took me along time not to be afraid.. Cheryl Vaughn Just brought home my baby girl from the nicu the day it happened. Also my great nephew was born right after it happened.. Josh Mclellan On leave about to report to fort hood Texas. Tried to get on post that morning but the lines of traffic was unreal. Luann Barton Nogle I was in the break room at Wal-Mart. when it happened and it came on the tv. Everyone was in shock. Then, before we knew it, another plane hit. It was horrible! Leah Sherrouse Nicole I was in the 5th grade and the teachers gatherd all of us into one classroom with the radio on!!!! Scary! Randy C. Lindsey Teaching English at MHS as usual, but during the class break I went to the library to pick something up, and Kay Mannon had it playing on the TV. Sondra Owens Hoobler On my way to class at RMCC. Did not do much work that day! Lorrie Beth Glover Working at Sunshine House Daycare Center...with Carla Varner Broussard.. Jessie Foster Barr and Kasey Schnell...we were all in shock of the events taking place. Cindy Standridge I was in Arkadelphia at college. I remember thinking that night how badly I wish I would have driven home. I thought if the end was near, I wanted to be home with my family. Angel Fairless Was stationed in Okinawa Japan, when it happen, they put us on lockdown for several hours, we were not allowed to leave the base at Camp Hansen!
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BY MELANIE BUCK Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve talked about some disadvantages of our ‘age of technology.’ This week, I’d like to talk about an advantage. How many times have you asked a question, or been asked a question, but couldn’t find the answer? Or it was just too much work to look for it? I am, by nature, as curious as a cat about everything. I can’t help myself. I crave knowledge from the silliest to the most serious subjects and now, thanks to technology my cravings are filled no matter where I am. I’m talking about Google, the company that turned itself from a noun, into a verb. Google was created in 1996 as a dissertation project of Stanford students, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, and officially launched in 1998. Since that time, Google has gone from 3.6 million searches per year to 2,161,530,000,000 (that’s trillion) searches in 2013. No longer does one have to wonder about the wonders of life… just Google it! When your 4-year old asks why the sky is blue, you can now answer her / him truthfully. I Googled it and here’s what I learned… “A clear cloudless day-time sky is blue because molecules in the air scatter blue light from the sun more than they scatter red light.” Who won the World Series the year my mom was born? The New York Yankees. When was the light bulb invented? In 1800, by Humphry Davy, an English Scientist. How do you make a spinach quiche? Or what type of flowers are those in my neighbor’s yard? Just Google it! I’ve gobbled up Google’s answers for years and expect to Google until I’m full of answers, or until I’m too senile to care. Until next week, Just Google It!
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BUSINESS & FINANCE How to Turn Personal Obstacles into Triumphs
(StatePoint) Everyone faces setbacks in life. While those personal obstacles can lead to disappointing outcomes, they can also be harnessed into personal motivators, say experts. “When it comes to success, setbacks can be used to motivate one to action, rather than the alternative,” says five-time New York Times best-selling author and journalist Josh Young, who has studied this concept intimately. As author of “And Give up Showbiz?” the new biography of illustrious personal injury lawyer Fred Levin, Young documents the rise and success of someone to whom life handed lemons. Levin is listed in every edition of “Best Lawyers in America,” and is inducted into the Trial Lawyers Hall of Fame. But his still-thriving legal career that spans over a halfcentury wasn’t written in the stars. Levin grew up the son of a pawnbroker and dog track manager at the end of the Great Depression. Barely passing college, his success was certainly against the odds. Having closely studied and tracked Levin’s exponential rise to success, Young is offering insights into how to turn your impediments into assets. • When a door is closed, open a window: When your limitations are beyond your control, view them as opportunities. As a Jewish lawyer, few doors were open to Levin in the early 1960s, especially in the particularly profitable area of corporate law. Levin leveraged this anti-Semitism that was prevalent at the start of his career to forge a path for himself as a personal injury lawyer -- a profession that was then in its infancy and distained by the established, but would eventually become wildly lucrative. Levin also harnessed his own personal experiences with discrimination to become an open advocate for African Americans and gays, and has been honored by the United States Congressional Black Caucus and the United Nations for his efforts. • Don’t get silo-ed: The skills that have served you well in one arena can be applied to others, as well. So don’t get stuck on a narrow path. Levin, for example, has successfully pivoted into worlds unrelated to trial law, tackling such diverse challenges as founding the first reality cable TV station, managing the boxing career of one of the greatest boxers to ever live, and even running a chain of women’s dress shops and barbecue joints. Discover what it is about you that helped you succeed and find ways to apply those skills in new ways. • Turn insult into victory: Not everyone with power and influence over your future is going to be your advocate. Rather than let naysayers’ prophecies become reality, succeed in spite of their beliefs about your potential. When Levin entered law school, he had a reputation as a party boy, gambler and lousy student. Having barely skidded through college, the dean of his law school predicted he would never graduate. Even while dealing with the death of his brother, Levin proved the dean wrong, graduating third in his class. Information about Young’s new book can be found at www.AndGiveUpShowBiz.com. Even when obstacles abound, so do opportunities. With some creative thinking, you can triumph over setbacks.
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ALL CLASSIFIEDS MUST BE PREPAID. Ad deadline is 5 p.m. on Monday. Payment is due with ad. Publishing and distributing 8,000 copies weekly. ABATE Yard Sale & Bake Sale Sat. September 20 9/17 at CarQuest at 7:30. Vacation Rental, Nightly or weekly rates. 1 bedroom cabin suite, centrally located across from City Park, Mena, 9/17 479-216-5770. LPN: Full-time LPN Position available at The Oaks Assisted Living. Sun, Mon, Tues nights, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Apply in person at 1341 S. Mena Street, Mena, AR. 9/24
The Ouachita River School District has the following job openings: Paraprofessional on the Acorn Campus. All applicants should their resume to: Ouachita River School District C/O Judy Schuller, 143 Polk 96, Mena AR 71953. 9/17
Brown’s Starter and Alternator Repair in Hatfield will be moving soon. New phone number: 479-234-0841.
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Clean & Comfortable Housing since 1969, J Ray & Maria’s MH Park and Rentals, Hwy 71N, Mena, 479-394TFN 1252. For Sale: Solid Wood Espresso Console/Sofa Table with drawer and bottom shelf. In excellent condition. Asking TFN/INH $300. Call or text 479-216-3091. Huge Sale: Elk’s Pavilion behind the Elks Lodge 9/17 Thursday through Friday 7:00 am - ?. I buy Sterling Silverware forks, knives, and spoons. May be damaged but must be marked ‘sterling’. I buy pre1965 U.S. Silver Coins. Top prices paid for pre-1935 U.S. Silver Dollars and also one ounce rounds and bars. Dan’s Pawn, 100 Hwy 71S at 1st Street, Mena. 479-394-5515
Notice: The Mena Public School District buildings contain some asbestos materials, however the district has a Management Plan to safely control the asbestos. This plan can be viewed at the Administration Office during 9/17 normal business hours. For Sale: Wood dining room table with 6 chairs, stur9/17 dy. $100. J & N Dozer – Dozer, Trackhoe, Backhoe, Dumptruck, Ponds, Pads, Clearing, Roads, Hauling. Rich Top Soil, Fill Dirt, Shale, Gravel. Dozer Operator Randy Egger, over 30 years experience. We Appreciate your Business! Call TFN 479-234-1357. Wanted for use in OLT’s next production, Bell, Book & Candle: 1950s-60s Art Deco style furniture and decorations including, but not limited to: Couch, Console Table, Liquor Cabinet, End Tables, Lamps, Small Dining Table and Chairs, Wall decorations, Old Paint, Silver Tinsel Christmas Tree. Pieces need not match, the brighter or more eccentric the better. Director will pick up all items and return items that are not fully donated. All donors will receive one free ticket to the show. Please call or text Melanie at 580314-8994 or email melaniebuck62@yahoo.com.
Ronny Hinson will be singing, with 2 groups Sept 27- 1:00 10 miles east of Alma 64 Highway. Call 4799/17 276-9875. Try Acupuncture – conditions treated: weight loss, fibromyalgia, smoking reduction, migraine/tension headaches, joint pain – shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee, neck/back pain. Dr. Max DeLee D.C.F.I., AMA, 1142 D Hwy 71S (Inside Dr. Simpson D.C., Office), Mena, 9/24 AR. For Appt., call 501-282-6754.
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THE POLK COUNTY JUDGE IS SOLICITING SEALED BIDS for sealing and resealing selected Polk County roads. A copy of locations and specifications may be obtained at the Polk County Judges Office at 507 Church Avenue in Mena, Arkansas. Bids are due and will be opened at 9:00 AM on September 29, 2014 in the basement of the Polk County Courthouse. Each bid must be accompanied by a 5% surety or cashiers check drawn upon a bank or trust doing business in the state of Arkansas. Polk County reserves the right to reject any or all bids or waive any formalities. Polk County encourages the participation of small, minority and woman’s business enterprises. Questions can be directed to Polk County Judge, Brandon Ellison at 9/17 479-394-8133.
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2012 Toyota Tundra Silver Pickup, crew cab SR5 package, leather upholstery, lots of extras. Pay off balance or refinance. 479-394-3479 or 479-2349/17 1145.
Farmers Market: Kids going back to school? Feed them healthy, local produce. Fall items coming soon. Mena Depot T, Th, S, 7 a.m. 9/17
JOB OPENING – Part-time ATV mechanic. Apply in person. Must have experience. Double D ATV Service & Repair, Junction of Hwy 88E & 71N. behind Terminix. 9/17
Garage Sale – Corner 7th and Church streets. Friday and Saturday. (Across the street from Bob Keeter’s Law Office). An abundance of 9/17 stuff from three households. 479 234-0801.
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Arrested by an officer with the Grannis Police Department was Charles G. Polly, 44, of McAlester, OK, on a Charge of Public Intoxication. September 14, 2014 Traffic stop on Highway 246 West near Hatfield led to the arrest of Willard D. Gordon, 25, of Kiowa, KS, on Charges of DWI and Driving Left of Center. Report from complainant on Polk 122
near the Shady Grove community of being harassed by an acquaintance. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. Arrested was Juston M. Wikel, 29, of Cove, on Warrants for Criminal Mischief 1st Degree, Criminal Trespass and two counts of Theft of Property. Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked
two vehicle accidents this week. Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 24 Incarcerated Inmates; 8 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility, of which 1 is currently out of jail on a monitoring system.
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September 13, 2014 Arrested was Steven T. Green, 33, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear. Report from walk-in complainant of being threatened by an acquaintance. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. Arrested was Brian W. Peters, 42, of Mena, on a Warrant for Harassment.
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