Polk County Pulse August 19, 2020

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Manslaughter charge City’s purse hangs jury in church praised for

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Midnight deliberation returns mistrial

By Jeri Borst

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Court was held in church last week, making for an a-typical trial case environment for the murder charges against John Mitchell, 60, of Hatfield.

Jurors, who wore masks during the trial, deliberated until midnight Thursday, and returned not guilty murder verdicts.

However, the manslaughter charge hung the jury, with eight wanting to convict and four wanting to ac-

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Photo by Jeri Borst Six Mile Creek spills out onto Polk Road 34, right, and Henry Lane, underwater left, last week during a flash flood when several water rescues were performed throughout the county by first responders. Heavy rainfall caused major damage to county roads, bridges and drainage structures, Polk County Judge Brandon Ellison said. As much as 13 inches of rain was reported. Ellison said the first priority is to make sure residents can access properties and are accessible for emergency vehicles. Further repairs require areas to dry before proper repairs and maintenance can be performed. Report impassable county roads to 394-8132 or 394-8133.

Mena City Council members were in good spirits as they discussed the positive position of the city’s budget at the Tuesday, Aug. 11 meeting.

The council approved the Finance Committee’s recommendation to adopt an amended 2020 budget.

Annually, budgets are adopted in December and reviewed and revised as necessary.

Sight adjustments were made, which included funding the Janssen park playground and the Mena Fire Department.

Finance chair Andy Brown said current projections show the city will have a good fund balance and be able to accomplish everything that is needed and wanted. The good fortune was attributed to the collection of online sales tax.

James Earl Turner gave a report of the Advertising and Promotions Commission and said it was agreed that a postponed Fourth of July fireworks display would not be planned as of yet, due to COVID 19 and Governor Asa Hutchinson’s social distancing and mask orders.

The corona virus has also affected soccer at Aubrey Tapley park.

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Plans stall for sunshine house to serve as museum

Submitted by Polk County Genealogical Society -Shirley Manning, President

The Polk County Genealogical Society proposed to purchase the old Sunshine House Day Care building and move it to the back of the Polk County Library for the purpose of establishing a museum.

Work has been underway for some time to gather information and to work with those involved with moving and placement of the building on the library lot.

The building is important to the history of Mena and the county in that it was Mena’s first high school, and then the first county library. It was first located on the school lot (where the First Baptist church is located, at the intersection of Port Arthur and Eighth Street.) The old

building, was constructed by the Townsite Company in 1898, at a cost of $1,700.

The building was purchased by the Women’s Literary Society in 1904 and moved across Eighth Street to the present location of the library.

It then became Mena’s first library, opening in October, 1905. When the current library was constructed in 1970, the old school/library was

sold to Tom Coplin for $300 and moved to the corner lot at Janssen and Tenth Street. It served as a residence for several years before being converted into a day care. The Sunshine House Day Care closed in 2018 and the building was placed on the market for sale, along with the other buildings and property belonging to the owners.

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After several meetings with the quorum court, county judge, mayor, and the Library Board, it has been determined that the old school/ library building cannot be located behind the current library. The Library Board felt that the space would be too cramped and if the current library needed to expand there would not be enough space to do so. Therefore, the purchase of the building has come to a halt, unless another acceptable lot can be found that would be suitable, and issues of ownership and maintenance worked out with the city and county.

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quit, resulting in a mistrial.

Prosecuting Attorney Andy Riner said he was unsure if he will attempt to move the retrial to another district.

Riner said it is the first trial that has been held since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and was held at the Crossing on Mena Street near the court house in order to accommodate safety precautions as a result of the pandemic.

“They (The Crossing) were very accommodating and gracious,” Riner said. “It was unnerving to try a case where jurors had masks on. It was

strange and unlike anything I’ve ever done in my 20 years.”

Mitchell was charged after Polk County Sheriff ’s Office responded to a report of a body found on Mountain Fork River, near Polk Road 38, west of Hatfield on Oct. 10, 2018.

Deputies located Don Earl Smith, 60, of Hatfield, in a rocky area along the river.

The investigation, conducted by PCSO and Arkansas State Police, resulted in evidence lead to Mitchell’s arrest.

From the

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Beginning in-person Resource Call Center. The school again in Arkansas is purpose of the call center not easy. A lot has changed is to provide Arkansans since March 2020. Everywith information and reone has a lot of questions. sources regarding the reIn an effort to help answer opening of schools. The questions from educators Ready for School Resource and parents, the Arkansas Help Line: 1-833-353Department of Education 6050. has made new resources The Help Line is open available. from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., John Maddox This week, the departMonday through Friday. ment released the ArkanBilingual support is availsas Ready to Learn Healthy School able. The Help Line is made possible Guide. We have posted a copy on our through a partnership between the website www.arkansashouse.org .

Arkansas Department of Education The guide was written and assem- and the Arkansas Department of bled by a team of medical, behavioral Health, Arkansas Bilingual Resource health, and education experts from Network, Arkansas Children’s, Rethe University of Arkansas for Medi- public of the Marshall Islands Concal Sciences, Arkansas Children’s, the sulate, and UAMS. Arkansas Department of Health, the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, and partners.

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MAGNOLIA— Four suspects have been arrested in the fatal shooting of a Southern Arkansas University student in a parking lot on the campus, according to the university’s president. Quincy Lewis, 19, Shaivonn Robinson, 19, Le’Kamerin Tolbert, 20 and Odies Wilson, 21, were arrested Friday on capital murder warrants in the Tuesday shooting death of Joshua Keshun Smith, SAU President Trey Berry said in a statement late Friday on the university’s website. Wilson, Tolbert and Robinson are students. Authorities have said Smith was killed and another student wounded in the shooting that began after they met a group of people about 12:30 a.m. Tuesday in the parking lot of the campus in Magnolia.

August 19, 2020

Kanye West qualifies as presidential candidate in Arkansas LITTLE ROCK— Rapper Kanye West has qualified to appear on Arkansas’ ballot this fall as an independent presidential candidate, Secretary of State John Thurston said Tuesday. Thurston told West’s representatives in a letter that his office had verified the rapper had submitted at least the 1,000 valid signatures from registered voters required to appear on the ballot. Thurston’s office said it had verified 1,175 of the more 1,700 signatures submitted on behalf of West’s campaign last week. West’s wife, reality TV star and beauty mogul Kim Kardashian West, asked the public on social media last month to show compassion and empathy toward her husband because he is bipolar.

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Leveling the Broadband Playing Field

COVID-19 has highlight$2 million for Hamburg; ed some of the shortcom$449,000 was granted to ings of our broadband conPremier Holdings for Nashnectivity, but the pandemic ville; Hillbilly Wireless will also has created opportunireceive $497,000 for Cotton ties for us to accelerate our Plant and another $804,000 expansion of internet serfor Cave City. Magazine vice, which I’d like to talk Telephone Company will about today. receive a little more than Gov. Asa Earlier this year, I crea million dollars in nonHutchinson ated a steering committee CARES Act money for to study our needs and Magazine. recommend the best use of federal In another of our ongoing efforts money that is returning to the state to expand broadband service, the through the Coronavirus Aid, Re- legislature created the Rural Broadlief and Economic Security Act, also band I.D. Expenses Trust Fund. This known as the CARES Act. The mem- money is being awarded as onebers of the committee recognized time grants to help service providthat many rural communities in our ers meet rigorous requirements for state are in dire need of better access due diligence for large federal grant to high-speed internet. programs with the United States Senate President Jim Hendren and Department of Agriculture and the House Speaker Matthew Shepherd Federal Communications Commisof the General Assembly advocated sion. for the expenditure of $100 million Rural Broadband I.D. is based at for Arkansas Rural Connect, a great UAMS’s Office of Digital Health and program to assist our local commu- Innovation. With Rural Broadband nities in expanding internet access.

I.D., we are deploying a broader and The coronavirus has limited many more detailed strategy for expandof our normal activities, such as at- ing broadband across the most rural tending school and visiting a doctor. parts of our state.

The internet has allowed us to adapt Broadband service must download to the difficulties. Without effective at a rate of at least 25 megabits per broadband, many Arkansans would second and upload at 3 megabits per not be able to adapt and access dis- second, which would load a normal tance learning or keep a telemedi- song in one second and a two-hour cine appointment with a doctor. movie in 10 minutes.

The state has made grants to sevBroadband at these speeds will en companies: $1.6 million to Ar- level the playing field as we compete kansas Telephone Company to serve on a global scale. Arkansans in ruparts of Fairfield Bay; $1.9 million ral communities will have access to to Pinnacle Communications for the same information and services parts of Ozark; $2 million to Cable- as people in Fort Smith and FayetteSouth Media 3 to serve Lonoke and ville.

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Reflections of History and Faith

By Jeff Olson

Out of Many, One

The year 1776 is a notable one in American History, primarily because America declared her independence from the British Crown. Fundamental in the Declaration of Independence is that all men are created equal, possessing unalienable rights which include life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. These are not conferred upon man by man, but given by God for man and they are not contingent on race, ethnicity, gender, or any other natural inherent distinctions. This principle recognized not only human equality before God and the law but also enhanced opportunity and incentive for people to come to America’s shores where individual liberty through the human spirit would unleash those abilities, gifts, and talents which could allow man to do what he was created to do through personal fulfillment and achievement in family, faith and work, and in serving the common good. This was at the heart of another event which began on July 4 of that year.

According to the July 4, 1776, Journals of Continental Congress, “Resolved, That Dr. Franklin, Mr. J. Adams and Mr. Jefferson, be a committee, to bring in a device for a seal for the United States of America.” As a part of the design for this seal, they chose “E Pluribus Unum” for a national motto. They enlisted the expertise of artist Pierre Eugene Simitiere and on August 20, 1776 submitted to Congress a design which included this motto. Although the design was not accepted, E Pluribus Unum nevertheless was also chosen by the third of the three committees appointed to design the Great Seal over the course of America’s War of Independence. In June 1782, Congress turned the task over to Charles Thomson who incorporated symbolic elements from all three committees with ideas of his own to create the design.

The Latin motto E Pluribus Unum was by no means an original phrase in 1776, as its use could be traced back to ancient Roman days. It means “out of many, one” which historically had several applications. For

America, it has represented the rich contributions and assimilation of other peoples into what has been called the great “Melting Pot.” However, this was originally understood to mean not only a blending of many lives but a culture born of the coexistence of unity and individuality.

For many years this was a reality. What gave America cultural cohesiveness was not a common ethnic background but a source of common beliefs – belief in God and belief in principles such as the rule of law, the value of the individual, and the fundamental freedoms outlined in the Bill of Rights. America has depended for her very existence on the conviction that we can move beyond only our native cultures and commit ourselves to a unified national vision. Indeed, America has been unique in her character and capacity to accommodate a multitude of nationalities, ethnicities and cultures which could both co-exist and contribute to a developing and overarching American culture.

However, this has been changing and at an accelerating rate in recent history.

For some time now many educational institutions have taught that there is no single set of principles that can command allegiance from all people - that all cultures are morally equivalent - there is no such thing as absolute or universal truth - that personal autonomy trumps the common good. What happens when the very concept of truth is splintered into a multitude of ethnic and special interest fragments? Just look around, tune into the news and it becomes immediately quite apparent.

Every political order must rest on a moral order, a shared set of beliefs and values. For America, these came primarily through our foundational Judeo/ Christian roots and transcendent principles of truth and justice. When James Russell Lowell, U.S. lawyer, editor and diplomat in the mid-1800s, was asked, “How long will the American Republic last?” he replied, “As long as the ideas of the men who founded it continue dominant.”

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CITY continued from page 1 Though AP commissioners voted

to allow soccer if it was possible, after review it was determined that meeting the state’s requirements for safety would not be feasible.

Ed Gibson brought forth the planning committees recommendation to approve a new subdivision on South Mena Street, which has been planned

by Stanley Craig.

The council approved Prairie Creek Subdivision, which Craig said will initially have 15 homes and 30 acres.

The council also accepted a 2019 legislative audit report, which was positive. The audit did reveal findings, which was a result of a nation wide scam that preyed on municipalities by forging checks in the cities name. Mayor Seth Smith said the two fraudulent checks were caught by the city and were resolved by the bank.

Though the issue was handled appropriately and had a good outcome, the audit is required to document the scam as a finding.

Turner also reminded the council the fair was canceled, due to the state fair board prohibiting carnivals as a result of the safety measure needed to accommodate the state orders due to COVID-19.

Turner said canceling the carnival and fair hurts the Polk County Fair and Rodeo Association, which used the revenue from the fair to offset the costs of the fair grounds.

Association members hope to have more information this week on how the Jr. Livestock Show and Sale will proceed.

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6 Calendar Wednesday, August 19 •10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Shepherd’s Closet open at First Baptist Church 4802 Hwy 71 S Hatfield, AR (870)3896412. Accepting and distributing clothing/usable household items/and nonperishable food items.

•10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 368 Polk Road 50.

•12:00 p.m. - The Emergency Warning Sirens will be tested in Mena.

•5:30 p.m. – Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Bible Study Service.

•6:00 p.m. – Warriors for Christ will meet at the Southside Church of God at 101 Dallas Ave. All local youth is invited for games and refreshments.

•7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena. (479)216-4606 or (479)243-0297.

Thursday, August 20 •10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 368 Polk Road 50.

•10:00 a.m. – Grief Share Meeting at First Presbyterian Baptist Church in Mena.

•10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – The Board Camp Baptist Church at 107 Country Road 63 will distribute food.

•11:30 a.m. – Rotary Club of Mena/ Polk County will meet at Papa’s Mexican Café. Contact Sue Cavner at (479)234-5844 or Linda Rowe at (479)234-2575 for more info.

•12:00 p.m. – Polk County Library Board will meet in the Susanna Mosley Community Room at the Library.

•1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Salvation Army Family Store helps families with utilities.

•4:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous Women’s Meeting at the ABC Club, at 1159 Highway 71 South., Mena.

(479)216-4606 or (479)243-0297.

•5:30 p.m. – Weight Watchers meets at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Education Wing, West End. Call (479)2342297 for more information.

•5:30 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena. (479)216-4606 or (479)243-0297.

•6:00 p.m. – Acorn Water monthly meeting at the Water Office.

August 19, 2020 •6:30 p.m. – Disaster Preparedness Group meets at Assembly of God Church, 2111 Sutherland Ave. in Mena.

•7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meets at the old bus barn, next to The Crossing Church.

•7:30 p.m. – Dallas Masonic Lodge #128 meets at the Mena Lodge located in the Old Post Office by Janssen Park.

Friday, August 21 •10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 368 Polk Road 50.

•12:00 p.m. – The Lions Meetings are held in the Lions Club House on Highway 71 South.

•7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meets at the old bus barn, next to The Crossing Church.

•8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena. (479)216-4606 or (479)243-0297.

Saturday, August 22 •10:00 a.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous Men’s Meeting – ABC Club, across form Chopping Block, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena – (281)387-0400.

•10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 368 Polk Road 50.

•6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Highway 71 North, Acorn.

•8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena. (479)243-0297 or (479)216-4606.

Sunday, August 23 •2:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena. (479)216-4606 or (479)243-0297.

•3:00 p.m. – Worship Service is held at Sulphur Springs Church.

•10:00 a.m. - Salem Baptist Church Sunday School open. 11, Morning worship and 6 p.m. evening services begin.

•10:00 a.m. -Hatfield First Baptist Church Sunday School and 11, Morning Services. 6 p.m. Evening Services.

•10:00 a.m. - 11 Cove Church of Christ invites you to worship with us.

(870)387-8111 •9:30 a.m. - Mena First Baptist

Church Sunday School and Morning Service at 10:30 a.m. Morning service will be streamed on Mena First Baptist Church Facebook page.

•10:45 a.m. - First Christian Church worship in the Fellowship Hall.

•10:00 a.m. - Trinity Lutheran Church Morning Service.

•10:45 a.m. - Southside Church of God Morning services. Evening services at 6 p.m.

•10:00 a.m. - First United Methodist Church worship services.

•11:00 a.m. - Faith Missionary Baptist Church morning services.

•10:30 a.m. - Dallas Avenue Baptist Church worship services.

•11:00 a.m. - Bible believers Baptist Church morning services.

•10:45 a.m. - Christ’s Church at Mountain Fork morning services.

•10:30 a.m. - Christ Community Fellowship morning services •First Presbyterian Church services are being filmed and put online. No in person services until further notice.

•2:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Hwy 71 S, Mena.

(479)216-4606 or (479)243-0297.

•3:00 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous (GTAL group) meets at the old bus barn, nest to The Crossing Church, 106 Mena Street •3:00 p.m. – Worship Service is held at Sulphur Springs Church.

Monday, August 24 •6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Highway 71 North, Acorn.

•6:00 p.m. - Clarice’s Room of Hope group gathering will be held at 403 North Morrow St., Suite C, Mena.

•6:00 p.m. – We The People Tea Party meets at Papas Mexican Restaurant.

•6:30 p.m. – Boy Scouts of America Troop 92 meets at First United Methodist Church, Mena. Everyone is welcome.

•7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena. (479)216-4606 or (479)243-0297.

•7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meets at the old bus barn, next to The Crossing Church.

• 7:00 p.m. – Mena Elks Lodge meeting. All Elks are invited to attend.

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Tuesday, August 25 •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.

•10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 368 Polk Road 50.

•6:00 p.m. – American Legion Post 18 Potluck Dinner, at Veteran’s Park in Acorn, with meeting to follow at 7 p.m.

•6:30 p.m. – Shady Fire and Rescue District 10 will meet at the Shady Community Center.

•7:00 p.m. – The Dallas Valley R.V.F.D. will meet for training at the Firehouse.

•7:00 p.m. – The Acorn Fire and Rescue will meet at the Fire Department.

•7:00 p.m. – Ross-Tunnell Post #249 will meet at the Wickes Community Center.

•8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at First United Methodist Church, 9th & Port Arthur. (479)2342887 or (479)234-3043.

Wednesday, August 26 •10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Shepherd’s Closet open at First Baptist Church 4802 Hwy 71 S Hatfield, AR 870-3896412.

Accepting and distributing clothing/usable household items/and nonperishable food items.

•10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 368 Polk Road 50.

•12:00 p.m. - The Emergency warning sirens will be tested in Mena.

•5:30 p.m. – Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Bible Study Service.

•6:00 p.m. – Warriors for Christ will meet at the Southside Church of God at 101 Dallas Ave. All local youth is invited for games and refreshments.

•6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Trek and Varsity for Middle and High School students at Grace Bible Church, 1911 Highway 71 North Mena. All Area Middle and High School students are welcome.

•7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena. (479)216-4606 or (479)243-0297.

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August 19, 2020

Mr. Henry David Howard

Carolyn Sue Lawrence

Mr. Henry David Howard, age 66, of Broken Bow, Oklahoma passed away Friday, August 14, 2020 at his home in Mena.

Henry was born June 26, 1954 in Joplin, Missouri to Virgil Howard and the late Willa Ryals Howard. Mr. Howard was raised in Broken Bow, Oklahoma; and after graduating from high school he embarked on his 21-year Naval career. Henry retired from the United States Navy in 1996.

He served time in the Navy as an aircraft mechanic some of which was in Desert Storm. Henry loved his time in the Navy and serving his country. He was a loving son, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who will be dearly missed by all that knew him.

He is survived by; son, Jonathon Howard; daughters: Jennifer Wood and Amy Howard; grandchildren: Chris Wood, Rebecca Wood, Kaylie Wood, Ashlyn Belk, Brayden Belk, Scarlet Howard, Caden Howard, Grant Howard, Colten Howard, and Weston Howard; father, Virgil Howard; brother, Randy Howard and wife Cheryl; sister, Lanelle Brand and husband Stephen; numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of relatives and friends.

Henry was preceded in death by his wife; Carolyn Howard and his mother; Willa Howard.

Mr. Howard has been sent for cremation under the direction of Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Henry will be buried at sea at a later date.

Carolyn Sue Lawrence, age 66, of Mena, Arkansas passed away Thursday, August 13, 2020 in Ft. Worth, Texas. She was born January 24, 1954 in Lebanon, Oregon to Wayne and Jessie Lee Kesterson.

Carolyn worked as a nurse. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, and bargain shopping. She was also an excellent cook. She will be dearly missed.

She is survived by; her son, Chad Lawrence and fiancé Elizabeth; mother, Jessie Lee Kesterson; grandchildren: Jacob Bane Lawrence and Brody Lawrence; brothers: Bobby Kesterson and Keith Kesterson; in-laws: Jimmy Lawrence and wife Majel, Jeanette Kesterson, Doris Kesterson, and Cliff Lawrence; uncle, Henry “Dink” McCauley; aunt, Mary Lou McCauley; and nieces and nephews: Becky, Kristy, Billy, Trena, Jason, Jimmy, Brad, William, Tammy, and Jennifer.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Darrell Lawrence; father, Wayne Kesterson; one brother; and in-laws, Gloria and Jackie Jones, and Lonnie Lawrence.

A graveside service for Mrs. Lawrence will be held 2:00 pm Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Cove, Arkansas. A visitation for family and friends is scheduled from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Saturday, August 15, 2020 at the funeral home. The family requests that social distancing and mask guidelines be followed.

Arrangements are entrusted to Beasley-Wood Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas.

Online obituary at beasleywoodfuneralhome.com

Graveside service will be held Maurice Tuesday, August 18, 2020, 10:00 Primm a.m. at Rocky Cemetery with

Maurice Primm age 85 of Mena, Arkansas passed away Thursday, August 13, 2020 peacefully at his home.

He was born on December 6, 1934, in Stephens, Arkansas to the late Lester and Edith Primm.

He was married to Lynn Campbell Primm for 18 years. He was an auxiliary officer in Springhill, Louisiana and later in Mena. He owned and operated Primm’s Texaco and Northside Auto for many years.

Maurice was an avid outdoorsman. He loved camping, hunting, fishing, and anything outside. He raised cows, donkeys and horses and was known as work-a-holic.

Maurice was also known for generously helping those in need. If he could help, he would. He was a loving father, grandfather, great-great grandfather, brother, and friend and will be dearly missed by all.

He is survived by; wife, Lynn Campbell Primm of the home; daughters: Diane Smith and husband Larry of Ft. Smith, Arkansas, Linda Rowe and husband Ricky of Mena, Arkansas, and Tonya Warrington of Mena, Arkansas; son, Art Warrington and wife Amanda of Mena, Arkansas; grandchildren: Justin Bowen, Denette Taylor, Marcus Stevens, Rebeca Stewart, Warren Rowe, Jennifer Youngblood, Eric Rowe, Ryan Rowe, Travis Warrington, and Tara Lynn Davis; brother, Larry Joe Primm and wife Loretta of Maumelle, Arkansas; sister, Pat Post and husband Bill of Kingsland, Arkansas; numerous great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; and special friend, Tim Kelton.

He was preceded in death by his Parents, Sister Betty Jo Cassidy, and Daughter Susan Kay Bowen.

Brother Stacey Strother officiating.

Visitation will be general.

Pallbearers will be Larry Smith, Justin Bowen, Warren Rowe, Eric Rowe, Ryan Rowe, Jeried Youngblood, Travis Warrington, Ethan Davis. Honorary pallbearers will be Marcus Stevens, James Taylor, Art Warrington, and Tim Kelton.

Services under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Online obituary at beasleywoodfuneralhome.com

Kevin T. Heard

Kevin T. Heard was born August 17, 1983 and passed away June 30, 2020.

A beautiful life that came to an end, he died as he lived, everyone’s friend. In our hearts a memory will always be kept, of one we loved, and will never forget.

A memorial will be held at the daisy room at Janseen Avenue Florist on August 20, 2020 from noon until 5:00 p.m.

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James his father, Morris Dale Watkins; and brother, Phill Watkins.

Morris A funeral service for Mr. Watkins Watkins will be held 10:00 am Saturday, August James Morris Watkins, age 65, of Vandervoort, Arkansas passed away Monday, August 10, 2020 in Texarkana, Texas. He was born on March 8, 1955 in Mena, Arkansas to Morris Dale Watkins and Bertha Lillian (Daniels) Watkins.

Morris was a kind, gracious, and humble man, who lived life full and blessed with a large loving extended family, especially his beloved Cindy, Luke, and Clay. He was a logger, farmer, and avid outdoorsman who loved camping and cooking outdoors. He and Cindy built their family home on the site where his grandparents lived.

They exceled in welcoming family and friends throughout their 47 years. He will be dearly missed.

He is survived by; his wife Cindy, of the home; sons: Lucas Wade Watkins and wife Lindsey of Vandervoort, and Clayton Lee Watkins and wife Debra of Vandervoort; grandchildren: Levi, Kaylee, Landon, Kensleigh, Easton, and Talynn; mother, Bertha “Tinker” Watkins of Vandervoort; sister, Mary Leandra “Tooter” Putty of Hico, Texas; brother, Larry Watkins of Vandervoort; exchange students: Marzena, Michael, Ninja, Edward, and Hani; and a host of friends.

Morris was preceded in death by

15, 2020 at the First Baptist Church in Cove, Arkansas with Bro. Ron Ladd officiating. Interment will follow in Center Cemetery in Vandervoort.

Pallbearers are Frank Hoyle, Ray Bailey, Bill Barrett, Randy Milam, Chuck Bell, and Raymond Dees.

Honorary pallbearers are Terry Scott and Tim Scott.

Visitation at the funeral home will be general. A scheduled visitation will begin at 9:30 am at the church prior to the service on Saturday.

Arrangements are under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas.

Online obituary at beasleywoodfuneralhome.com

Joyce Ann Westbrook Joyce Ann Westbrook, 78, of Fletcher, OK died August 4, 2020 at Integris Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City.

She was born July 30, 1942 in Dalton, Georgia to Edward Lee Dunn and Annie Laura (Cobb) Dunn.

She is survived by her husband, Russell Westbrook, of the home; one daughter, Jennifer Camperud of Fletcher; two sons, Richard Hood of Atlanta, GA; Chuck Wickess of Williamsburg, VA and 15 grandchildren.

There is no service scheduled at this time.

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The Polk County Fair and Rodeo Association announced the winners of the Rodeo Royalty contest during the rodeo Saturday night. 2020 Rodeo Royalty winners are: Polk County Rodeo Queen - Abygail Fortner; Polk County Rodeo Senior Queen - Victoria Barrett; Polk County Rodeo Princess - Ava Ruth Fields; Polk County Rodeo Little Miss - Avery Singleton.

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School environment evolves due to pandemic

By Jeri Borst

When schools closed in March due to concerns of a COVID-19 pandemic, much was out of the control of local school districts. Mandated by the state to close schools to the public and only allow essential personnel in, teachers, students and parents were tasked with shifting the learning environment overnight.

Leaders at Mena Public School District and Ouachita River School District said the learning curve to facilitate education for the 2020-2021 school year has been boldly met by each districts dedicated teams who are striving to provide quality education in the safest manner possible.

Mena school superintendent Benny Weston said the process has been like no other he has seen in his years of education.

“We had a task ahead of us, and it was arduous,” he said. “We brought in the state facilities inspector and set out to sanitize and clean above and beyond so that we were ready to return.”

Ouachita school superintendent Jerry Strasner shared similar sentiments.

“We’ve worked together better than ever,” Strasner said. “Not just our staff but schools in general. are coming together to overcome these challenges and we are all better for it.”

“The essential personnel have done a tremendous job and worked tirelessly to meet the state mandates that have been handed down to us,” Weston said.

Mena assistant superintendent Lee Smith said every member of the staff has embraced the responsibility necessary to keep campuses as sanitized as possible.

“Everyone is a custodian and has been trained in the sanitation process,” Smith said.

In addition to traditional communication methods such as calling, sending letters and distributing news

updates, both school districts are utilizing digital tools to communicate with parents through videos explaining new procedures and social media to keep the community informed of changing directives.

“Our learning plan is a living document, it changes as the situation changes,” Weston said.

Both superintendents are sensitive to the stress, worry and discomfort felt by students, parents and staff and hope communicating in a timely, transparent manner eases sensibilities.

“Through this process we have been able to contact the vast majority of our students’ parents,” Strasner said. “During the shut down when we delivered meals, we had the opportunity to be more involved than ever before. In a way, this has brought us closer to the families and I feel we are a closer district because of it.”

Strasner said the transition to offer a digital learning option has forced the district to pursue the use of tools not fully utilized before.

“This has really been an opportunity to grow and our team has really embraced it and I couldn’t be prouder of our teachers who are learning new ways to teach and taking on more than they ever have.”

Both districts will be utilizing a digital learning management software that will offer the core education requirements to both traditional in school students and those using a

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Weston stressed it is imperative students and families realize that completing learning objectives will be just as stringent for students learning at home as it is for students on campus.

For blended or virtual students in rural areas who do not have access to high speed internet, he said the burden would be incumbent upon parents to insure students are able to meet their educational responsibilities.

“There will be a rigor to the core components and students and parents will be held accountable for meeting the learning responsibilities, while the school will be held accountable at the state level,” Lee said, noting a smart data dashboard program was purchased to monitor students progress.

Strasner said ORSD also has monitoring programs and teachers will

be building their own digital content this year while utilizing supplemental learning program.

“We will be able to monitor students digitally, see their time on task, what they are working on,” he said.

Both districts have received a 20 percent or better response from parents who said their students will be educated in the classroom.

Though much effort and progress has been made to see this school year begin, both superintendents agreed that teachers face an unusual environment as they look to reassure and encourage students.

Both superintendents noted it will be difficult for teachers to refrain from hugging and assuring students with a pat on the back for a job well done.

Editors Note: Messages left for Cossatot School Superintendent were not returned at press time.

We wish the best for all our area students, teachers and school staff this new school year!

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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.

POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT August 10, 2020 Report from complainant on Polk 87 near Ink of a disturbance. Deputy responded.

Report from complainant on Polk 95 near Rocky of being harassed.

Deputy responded.

Report from complainant on 3 rd Street near Mena of a forged check.

Investigation continues.

Arrested was Kenneth L. Smith, 30, of Mena on a Warrant for Failure to Appear.

Arrested was Jennifer L. Caswell, 36, of Horatio on a Warrant for Failure to Appear.

August 11, 2020 Report from complainant on Polk 15 near Vandervoort of a domestic dispute led to the arrest of James D. Cochran, 36, of Cove on a Charge of Disorderly Conduct and three Warrants for Failure to Appear.

Report from complainant on Polk 37 near Potter of a domestic dispute. Deputies responded. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Report of items missing from a towed vehicle. Deputy responded.

Report from complainant on Hwy 88E near Ink of a break-in and theft.

Investigation continues.

August 12, 2020 Report from complainant on Polk 36 near Hatfield of being harassed.

Deputy responded.

Report from complainant on Polk 26 near Hatfield of checks being forged. Investigation continues.

Report of a dog bite victim. Deputy responded.

August 13, 2020 Report of a problem retrieving a vehicle from an individual. Deputy responded. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting At-

torney’s Office for further consideration.

Request for a welfare check from the Child Abuse Hotline. Deputy responded.

Report from complainant on Andrys Street near Mena of identity fraud.

August 14, 2020 Report from complainant on Polk 280 near Vandervoort of an attempted break-in. Deputies responded.

Report of a travel trailer being sold by an individual who was not the owner. Deputy responded.

Report from complainant on Alley Lane near Board Camp of identity fraud.

Report from complainant of identity fraud.

Report from complainant on Polk 703 near Shady Grove of problems with a family member. Deputy responded.

Report from complainant on Polk 178 near Acorn of identity fraud.

Report from complainant on Polk 181 near Acorn of problems involving child custody exchange. Deputy responded.

August 15, 2020 Report from complainant on Polk 26 near Hatfield of a disturbance between family members. Deputies responded.

Report of a disturbance between family members on Kodiak Lane near Acorn.

August 16, 2020 Report from complainant on 3 rd Street near Grannis of a domestic altercation led to the arrest of Jonathan E. Trotter, 26, of Grannis on a Charge of Domestic Battery 3 rd Degree.

Report of a person refusing to return an iPhone. Deputy responded.

Traffic stop led to the arrest of Donald L. Darden, 56, of Mena on Charges of DWI, Careless and Prohibited Driving, No Drivers License,

and Refusal to Submit.

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

Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 22 Incarcerated Inmates , with 4 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.

MENA POLICE REPORT August 9, 2020 Michelle Bice, 42, was charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and served with four warrants after a traffic stop on Reine Street.

Travis Parker, 39, was served with a warrant and Misti Arceneaux, 41, was served with two warrants after a traffic stop on Highway 71.

Conner Hannaman, 18, was served with a warrant after a traffic stop on Reine Street.

A report of a disturbance was taken on Rodgers Avenue.

August 10, 2020 A report of theft of property (shoplifting) was taken at the Family Dollar.

A report of disorderly conduct was taken on Andrys Avenue.

A report of financial identity fraud was taken from a walk-in complainant.

A theft of property report was taken at Ron’s Car Wash.

Dennis Stenson, 42, was served with a warrant after a traffic stop on Fourth Street.

A report of theft of property was taken from a walk-in complainant.

A report of littering was taken at Salvation Army.

August 11, 2020 Garrett Johnson, 35, was charged with DWI and Careless Driving after a call to an accident at Morrow and Dallas Avenue.

A report of financial identity fraud was taken from a walk-in complainant.

A missing persons report was taken from a walk-in complaint.

James Pierce, 33 was served with two warrants after a suspicious person complaint on Morrow Street.

A report of theft of property (shoplifting) was taken at Family Dollar.

Law & Order 11 James Cochran, 36, was served with a warrant at the jail.

Devin Turner, 27, was charged with Public Intoxication and Obstructing Government Operations after a disturbance call at Executive Inn. A report of sexual assault was taken from a walk-in complainant.

A report of sexual assault was taken from a walk-in complainant.

August 12, 2020 No reports taken.

August 13, 2020 Abram Abernathy, 23, was charged with Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Arrest, and Chelsea Roba, 24, was charged with Disorderly Conduct, Obstructing Government Operations, Possession of Schedule 6 Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and served with a warrant. Charges were made after a trespassing complaint on Ninth Street.

A report of breaking or entering was taken at James’ Food.

August 14, 2020 David Egger, 31, and Kaitlyn Mos, 22, were charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Minor, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Meth with the Purpose to Deliver, Possession of Meth, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of Schedule 6 Controlled Substance at the Budget Inn after a complaint.

Laurie Pecora, 22, was charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Minor after a disturbance call to Rodgers Street.

Kaitlyn Mos, 22, was served with a warrant at the Jail.

A report of financial identity fraud was taken from a walk-in complainant.

A report of illegal burning was taken on Armour Street.

Mykos Pierce, 20, was charged with Theft By Receiving after a theft of a bicycle complaint on Janssen Avenue.

August 15, 2020 A theft of property (shoplifting) complaint was taken at Mena Short Stop.

A death investigation report was taken on Hickory Avenue.

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Cossatot students offered Monday program Cove First Baptist Church will have a program, Kids Under Construction on Sept. 14 for children of the Cossatot River School District, preK- 6th grade, held each Monday during the school year.

The program will be held 8 a.m.-3 p.m. and will include breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack. There will be an open house and information to the parents. Contact Cove First Baptist Church at 870-387-6631 for more information.

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Trump to pardon women’s suffrage leader Susan Anthony WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Tuesday he will pardon Susan B. Anthony, a women’s suffrage leader arrested for voting in 1872 in violation of laws permitting only men to vote.

Trump said he would sign “a full and complete pardon” later Tuesday, the 100-year anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, which ensured women the right to vote. It’s also known as the Susan B. Anthony Amendment.

Anthony is best known for her role in the movement to secure voting rights for women, but she also was a strong anti-slavery and voting rights pioneer.

Anthony was arrested for voting in her hometown of Rochester, New York, and convicted in a widely publicized trial. Although she refused to pay the fine, the authorities declined to take further action.

The 19th Amendment states that “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.” Congress passed it in 1919, and the amendment was ratified on Aug. 18, 1920.

Visiting Anthony’s grave site in Rochester on Election Day has become a popular ritual in recent years. Thousands turned out in 2016 for the presidential match-up between Trump and Hillary Clinton.

In 2018, voters showed up by the dozens to put their “I Voted” stickers on her headstone.

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OLT entertains while keeping patrons safe Submitted by Julie Ulmer- OLT Ouachita Little Theatre board members have been working hard behind the scenes trying to come up with ways to provide entertainment to the community while respecting CDC guidelines and mandates. While “movie nights” and online videos have met with success, it is most difficult for live theater to be performed, and this is the heart and soul of OLT. Rehearsals alone present multiple social distancing problems. Performances also have many hurdles that seem too difficult to manage. However, they have come up with a solution to give the community a live performance worth attending that will provide as healthy an environment as possible during the pandemic.

OLT, in conjunction with the Just 4 Fun Players, has selected “12 Angry Jurors” to be produced on August 21-23.

Friday and Saturday evening performances will be held at 7:30 PM and the Sunday matinee will be at 2:30 PM. Directed by Scotty Jenkins, the play will be performed in a modified readers theater format. The actors onstage will be masked and set up with sound equipment to make sure the audience can hear every word. Likewise, patrons are required to wear masks for the entire performance, which will be a little shorter than usual, and include an intermission.

Concessions will be available to purchase at the theater.

Attendance for each show is limited to 50 audience members. Tickets may be purchased at the door, and season tickets will be accepted as well. If you would like to purchase advance reserved seating, please utilize the OLT email oltwamembs@gmail.com to request your preferred performance and seats. Staff will assign seating in accordance with social distancing guidelines and requests will be honored as much as possible, and tickets will be picked up at the door. The theater continues to be sanitized and professionally disinfected between every event held there.

The cast for “12 Angry Jurors” includes Bill Hayes, Brad Storey, Will Hose, Jackie Baird, Tara Cornelius, Larry Kropp, Lamar Austin, Denni Longoria, Scotty Jenkins, Mike Moe, Gayle Krahn, Tim Hesse, Rudi Timmerman, Christiana Moe, and Angelina Moe.

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