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Airport Developing New Master Plan

BY MELANIE BUCK A new ‘master plan’ is in the works at Mena Intermountain Municipal Airport. The airport has become a hub for the county, bringing in visitors from around the country, to this small neck of the woods.

Opened in the early 1940’s as a ‘rough flying field’ it has grown by leaps and bounds since then. It now has several businesses that offer services in maintenance, CONTINUED ON PAGE 9

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Bearcats to Host 4A State Semifinals

A first in Bearcat history, Mena will host the 4A State Semifinals this Friday, December 5. Kick-off is at 7 p.m as the Bearcats seek to skin the Malvern Leopards for an opportunity to play and return with the State Championship title, which is to be played on December 13th at noon in War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock. MyPulseNews TV will live-stream the game with surprise guest hosts from Mena’s 1976 Championship team joining Todd Aynes & P.T. Plunkett. [© PHOTO COURTESY OF TOM WHITE]

Jones Duo to Cheer in Disney’s World Christmas Extravaganza FULL STORY ON PAGE 3

Christmas Parade & Festival Rescheduled

BY LEANN DILBECK The Bearcats earning Mena the distinct privilege of hosting the semifinals of the State 4A Football Championship forced Christmas Parade & Festival organizers to the table on Monday morning to consider how best to handle the schedule conflict of what is considered to be the biggest local football game hosted in Bearcat Stadium.

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Unpaved Pilot Project Underway in Polk County CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

BY MICHAEL DOUGHERTY | COUNTY LINES Unpaved roads play an important role in Polk County.

Making up about 1,000 of the county’s 1,300 miles of road, they are essential to transportation. They also provide the path to a number of recreational sites for residents and thousands of visitors who come to the western Arkansas county for recreation.

That’s why Polk County Judge Brandon Ellison is among the county officials participating in the Arkansas Unpaved Roads Program, an association of a number of governmental and private groups working to prevent damage and erosion to the roads, CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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Christmas Festival Rescheduled (CONT. FROM FRONT PAGE)

Advertising and Promotion Commission, the City of Mena, and the Chamber of Commerce met independently, as well as collectively, and concluded to keep the original date but move the 2014 “Christmas in the Ouachitas” Parade from its traditional time of 6 p.m. to 5 p.m. to be followed by the Christmas performance of Lana Gail & Gail Force, the lighting of Janssen Park and the spectacular fireworks display at 6 p.m.

Because the event has grown beyond the parade to include a host of other activities, a new date would mean losing many of the vendors and create hardships for many of the non-profit organizations and churches that would be unable to participate in the transformation of Maple Street to “Memory Lane,” serving holiday snacks and warm winter beverages. Officials recognized that no rescheduling decision could be made that would please everyone but felt compelled to accommodate and honor the Mena Bearcat Football team and their momentous accomplishment.

The parade route has also been shortened to ensure the parade concludes on time for the Janssen Park festivities. The parade will begin on north Mena Street and proceed south, making a right turn onto Martin Street (at the corner of Herod’s Dept. Store) and then another right onto DeQueen Street; a left onto Hwy 71, then another right onto 7th Street and will then conclude at the entrance of Janssen Park and then disassemble.

An inclement weather plan was also determined. Chamber Executive Director Paula Bailey said that if severe weather remains in the forecast on Thursday afternoon, all parade and festival activities will be rescheduled to Saturday, December 6th with the parade at 5 p.m. Some parade participants and vendors will be lost as a result but weather is, unfortunately, beyond anyone’s control.

Announcements will be made late Thursday if necessary. City Councilwoman and A&P Commissioner Terri Neugent remained positive and added, “Cold weather and rain has not stopped the festival before and will not again this year unless it is heavy or severe.”

The Armory activities scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. will remain unchanged. A jump house, 30-ft. slide, and an array of Christmas games and crafts will proceed as scheduled. Organizers say that Santa will also take time out of his busy holiday schedule to attend along with Mrs. Claus. The dynamo duo in red will be in the DeQueen Street Armory beginning at 4 p.m. for pictures by photographer Rita Keener.

After an afternoon of fun, officials hope everyone will pack Bearcat Stadium to cheer on the Mena Bearcats as they seek to skin the Malvern Leopards for their chance to play in the 4A State Championships to be held on December 13th at noon in War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock.

Cove Welcomes Santa & the Holidays

The Town of Cove welcomes the holiday season on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014 with their 21th Annual Christmas Xtravaganza.

The Christmas Parade will start at 2:00 P.M. with special guest Santa Claus.

A reception will follow in the Community Center next to Town Hall at 5568 Hwy 71. At the reception the children will be able to talk with Santa Claus, and trophies will be awarded to the parade winners.

For additional information, please contact Cove Town Hall at 870-387-5791 during business hours.

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[SUBMITTED] Dr. J. Richard Carver will be retiring December 31, 2014. Dr. Carver devoted his life to taking care of the vision of this community, but, after 50 years in practice, it will be the people behind those eyes that he will miss the most.

Dr. Carver said, “I’m sad to leave. I never said I couldn’t wait until I retired but now I am looking forward to what the future will bring. What I’ll miss most is the interaction with my patients. I’ve been blessed to have the very best patients in the world. It’s the friendships I’ve made that I will miss when I retire. I have enjoyed caring for my patients and their families and providing their eye care needs over these many years. You have been more than patients to me; you are extended friends and family. My wonderful staff and I thank you for your trust and confidence in us all these years.”

Dr. Carver will be featured as an upcoming Pulse Citizen of the Week.

Chief Doster Set to Retire at Year’s End

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BY MELANIE BUCK After being in law enforcement for decades, Mena Police Chief Jimmy Doster, is ready to retire, again. Chief Doster will make his retirement official on December 31, 2014.

Doster came to Mena more than seven years ago to lead the Mena Police Department as their Chief. Mayor George McKee said, “He’s done a great job, I really respect him.” Mena PD wasn’t the first department for him to head up. Before coming to Polk County, Doster was the Chief in Waldron for more than nine years and then, in Farmington, Arkansas, for several years. He retired from Farmington, however, after about six months, he decided to give Mena a try.

“Law enforcement has been good to me, a good career. I’m just thankful I could end it here in Mena. Great community, great people, and a great department.” He added, “I’d like to thank the citizens for allowing me to be a part of their community. Hopefully we’ve made some good changes to the department to make it better for the citizens.”

Mayor McKee said he expects it will probably be after the first of the year before a new chief is sought after and, “I have some great ideas, I just don’t want to release them until Doster is officially retired.”

Jones Duo

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BY MELANIE BUCK This year, the annual Disney World Christmas Extravaganza in Orlando, Florida will include Mena High School Cheerleaders, Keeley and Marley Jones. The sibling duo was selected as NCA (National Cheerleaders Association) All-American Cheerleaders this past summer, which qualified them to be a part of the festive winter celebration. Both girls are first-year cheerleaders and admit it’s more fun than they originally thought.

The pair will travel to Florida on December 4th and return home on December 7th. While on the trip, the girls will be a part of the parade and enjoy all that Disney World has to offer, including riding the rides, playing at water parks, and eating breakfast with Disney characters.

The girls lost their dad, Chris Jones, earlier this year after a courageous battle with brain cancer. He is always in their hearts and they continue to live each day to make him proud.

Keeley, a junior at MHS, said, “I’m honored because this is something that our Dad would have loved for us to do. I’m also pretty excited about being on TV. I hope to someday become part of the NCA staff. I’ll be able to meet some of them on the trip and hopefully someday, I’ll get to work for them. ” A sophomore at MHS, Marley said, “I’m honored to do it. I think it’s a great opportunity and I’m really excited. I think this will help me to step outside my comfort zone and to meet new people.”

The girls also have the option to go to London to cheer in the New Year’s Day parade but are declining that trip for now.

Watch the Pulse’s Facebook page for updates and pictures of the girls’ once-in-a-lifetime trip.

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Countdown Continues Young Releases Two More Hawks

BY MELANIE BUCK Now only 57 animals away from 80,000 releases, wildlife expert Tommy Young, released two hawks over the last two weeks to bring his total releases to 79,943 in 30 years, a feat that not many can claim.

Young, of the Arkansas Native Plant and Wildlife Center, released a rehabilitated juvenile Red-Tailed Hawk, at the Visitor’s Center on Rich Mountain on Friday, November 21. The hawk had been hit by a car near Ft. Smith about six weeks ago. The accident had fractured the hawk’s wing. By law, Young only has 180 days to nurse birds of prey back to health before he either has to release them, or destroy them. Destroying animals is not the way Young likes to handle any case so fixing the wing became priority.

With the help of Dr. Schnetzler, an orthepedic surgeon in Mena, who donated the line-up tool (pin), Young was able to perform surgery, placing a pin inside the wing, until it fully healed. At that point, the pin is removed and the bird began rehabilitation. Upon getting well, the hawk was released.

Young released a Cooper’s Hawk on Friday, November 28. This hawk, sponsored by Ginger Sterner of Edward Jones Investments, was found by Skyline Café and was also released at the Visitor’s Center. Young said, “Skyline Café called and said it was beating around between the café and art gallery. It had flown into a window, which is common because they are bird hunter only.” Young said the hawk had a concussion, a common injury among the bird of prey. Treatment is the same as for a human with the same condition.

If you would like to sponsor one of Young’s animals or make a donation, contact Young at the Center or mail to Arkansas Native Plant and Wildlife Center, P.O. Box 1881, Mena, AR 71953.

Sometimes the Center gets as many as 500 hawks during the winter months.

Young expressed that he needs leaves and acorns to help some of the animals during these next few cold months and also meat, such as chicken. If you have some you would like to donate, you can drop them off at the Center, located on Hwy. 270 West, at the base of Rich Mountain. The leaves and acorns help housed wildlife with the hibernation process while in the rehabilitated stages.

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BY MELANIE BUCK Rocky resident Steve Bell has a piece of art in his yard that is not the most common form of art found, a chainsaw carving. But this isn’t just any chainsaw carving. This is a razorback, formed by artist Scott Winford of Hackett, Arkansas, around 4 years ago.

You still may be thinking that it’s not that rare. What makes this piece more special than most, is that it isn’t just carved from a log that can be scrapped if it doesn’t work out how you wanted it. This piece, which stands around 7 feet tall, is actually carved from a still-standing tree stump.

The large pecan tree was over 100 years old when it was struck by lightning and Bell wanted a way to preserve it. “I didn’t just want to cut the tree down. I wanted something up there,” said Bell.

After some thought, he decided to show his Arkansas Razorback pride, and preserve the tree at the same time.

Winford spent around 8 hours creating the piece. Bell said Winford used “six or seven chainsaws” to make the intricate cuts and to add fine detailing. “He used chainsaws that I’d never seen before,” Bell said.

“He had a little figurine he set up there after I’d told him what I wanted and he carved the whole thing from that little figurine,” said an amazed Bell. He also said that many people stop and ask to take a picture with the razorback, to which Bell obliges.

Once the stump was transformed, Bell knew he had a special piece, “Scott told me ‘there are a lot of wood carvers with chainsaws, but there’s very few stump carvers with chainsaws.’ You only get one chance.” Which was all Hackett needed. The detail of the razorback is second to none.

Dream Spinners Christian Dance Company is thrilled to once again host New Creation Dance Company as they present their uplifting Christmas performance. “The Gift of Joy” is a show featuring dances that illustrate the beauty of the Advent season, in proclaiming the arrival of Jesus Christ as Savior Dream Spinners will open the show with a special set of dances by their teen and adult students. The young students of Dream Spinners will close the show with their performance of “Jesus, The Sweetest Gift”. Come join us this holiday season as we celebrate the most wonderful, priceless Gift of all.

Local CNA Recognized on State Level

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BY MELANIE BUCK Heather Manley, a CNA (Certified Nurse’s Aide) at Rich Mountain Nursing and Rehabilitation Center received a great honor from her peers when she was nominated for the Arkansas Health Care Association CNA of the Year Award. Not only was she nominated, she won, and was recognized in October at a ceremony held in Little Rock.

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BY MELANIE BUCK The Community Nativity Festival will again be a prominent event of Mena’s Christmas festivities. It will feature a display of family nativity sets, also called manger scenes, cribs (England), krippe (Germany), crèches (France), presepio (Italy), nacimiento (Spain), szopka (Poland), and a host of other names around the world.

Portraying the circumstances of Jesus’ birth at Bethlehem, the sets include figures of the Holy Family, with various combinations of angels, shepherds, magi (wise men), local visitors and attendant animals. Small personal displays like these have been a part of Christmas celebrations in private homes since the 1700’s.

Although a number of major churches and museums around the world have permanent collections, the Mena display is a bit different, as it is neither permanent nor based on the collection of a single individual, church, or institution. All the sets are lent by local families, of all faiths, who bring them in for a few days to share as a Christmas gift to their neighbors. Last year, the oldest participant was in her 90’s, the youngest only 3, with one family providing sets from 3 generations of collectors.

The exhibit includes sets from many different countries (some with the costumes, accessories and animals of the local culture).

Some are mass-produced, others professionally hand-carved or hand-painted, still others lovingly crafted at home. They range in age from vintage pieces of the 1940’s to the newest collectibles, and in complexity from single pieces to a set with 40 separate figures.

Materials include metal, stone, glass, crystal, porcelin, paper-mache, pottery, clay, resin, wood, wax, felt, fabric, and paper. The smallest figures are about 1 inch tall, the largest about 2 feet tall. Last year the exhibit displayed over 275 sets.

This will be the 11th year for the festival, which will be held this year at the Fellowship Hall at First Presbyterian Church. The display, which features refreshments and seasonal music will be open to the public, admission is free, on Friday, December 5, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., and later that evening after the parade. Also on Saturday, December 6, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., and again on Saturday, December 13, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., before the KCS Christmas Train arrives.

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insures that her team treats the last shower of the day just like the first shower of the day.” Hughes is referring to Manley’s idea of implementing new processes and shower team practices that make the task easier, not just on employees, but on the residents.

Showering can make residents uneasy and uncomfortable, a task that Manley has improved.

Some of the comments from recommendation letters were: “Residents talk of the compassion she has,” and “maintains absolute dignity for each resident, no matter what the disease process, when performing personal care.”

Manley said of becoming a CNA, “I just wanted to give back to all of the ones that gave to us. They deserve to have someone to take care of them like they’ve taken care of us. It’s my passion.”

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History of Mena’s Spectacular Christmas Lighting Display

BY LEANN DILBECK The City of Mena and its visitors have been enjoying the elaborate Christmas Lights of Janssen Park for 18 years now but few may know the history of how the extensive display found its way here.

On any given night following the 19th official lighting of the park in early December, cars are seen steadily streaming up and around the circle to view the spectacular display. It was through the work of Mena native and former Mena City Clerk/Treasurer Regina Walker that the display became a reality in 1996.

Jennings Osborne, the man who, in 1995, had the huge and yet controversial display of Christmas lights at his home in Little Rock made the decision to “downsize” and share it with communities throughout Arkansas.

Jennings was a personal friend of one of Walker’s brothers, and he had ties to Mena, so Walker approached him about Mena being one of the Christmas display sites and he was delighted. Jennings brought in an extraordinary display and he had a crew that brought the components in, working with the City of Mena Parks Department.

The City of Mena made the necessary electrical upgrades to handle the large capacity of electricity needed.

For the first “official lighting,” Jennings wanted to do something very special for the people of Mena and facilitated bringing the real “Mickey and Minnie” from Disney World to serve as the grand marshals for the annual Christmas Parade. Jennings paid for their transportation and wages, besides an elaborate $25,000 spectacular fireworks display.

Jennings also provided frames and lights for additional figures for the display, which led to a continued effort for the following two years of assembling frames, adding lights to them and expanding the holiday display.

Each year since then, the Mena Parks Department has created and designed their own displays to add to the park. Their crews have to begin work in late October and early November each year to assemble the thousands of twinkling lights.

The Mena Advertising & Promotion Commission began sponsoring the fireworks display and has combined the parade and park activities into an annual Christmas Festival that local residents and tourists can look forward to each December.

This year, the parade and festival have been moved up to accomodate for the Mena Bearcats State Semifinal game, which is to be played in Mena. The annual parade, Grand Marshaled by Gar Eisele, will begin at 5 p.m. on Friday, December 5, followed by the Lighting Ceremony and Fireworks Display in Janssen Park at 6 p.m. Santa Claus and Arkansas’ Holiday Hog will also be in attendance.

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‘Patriots Pen’ & ‘Voice of Democracy’ Essay Winners Named

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[SUBMITTED ] The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #4451, hosted the contestants of the annual ‘Patriots Pen’ and ‘Voice of Democracy’ Essay contests at the Frank Fried American Legion Facility in Acorn on November 17.

Dinner was served by the Post’s Ladies Auxiliary.

Each year more than 100,000 students in grades 6-8 enter the VFW's Youth Essay Contests. This contest encourages our youth to examine America's history by writing a 300-400 word essay based on a theme chosen by the VFW Commander-in-Chief. This year's theme was "Why I Appreciate America's Veterans."

Local winners of the ‘Patriot Pen’ contest were all in the 6th grade from Mena Middle School. First place went to Alexia Howard, winning $300.

Second place was awarded to London Copelin, winning $200. Third place was given to Micah Smith winning $100.

Winners of the ‘Voice of Democracy’ contest were Katelin Haines, from Mena, winning first place and $500; Alyson Nichols, of Acorn, second place, winning $400; and third place went to Nickalaus Soler, of Mena, who won $300.

The winning essays will now be entered into the VFW District Level, with the possibility of winning larger prizes, and advancing to the VFW Department of Arkansas. Winners of that contest will move on to the national level. The yearly contest is open to all school districts. ‘Patriots Pen’ is open to grades 7-9 and the ‘Voice of Democracy’ is open to grades 10-12. Total prize money exceeds $25,000.

Cove Library Hosts Otter Drum Circle

[SUBMITTED] The Otter Drum Circle, a women's multi-cultural drum

group, gave a special music program to participants at Cove Branch of Polk County Library on Wednesday, November 12.

The six women of the circle, Emily Chapman, Carolynne Cook, Lyn Dilbeck, Charlie Grozrano, Joyce Tinsley, and Denie Westphal, played drum and sang Native American songs. Children and adults took part in a dance. The construction of the drum was described, and drum lore was explained. Bear, otter, deer, and mink pelts, as well as samples of drums were on display. Cove Branch of Polk County Library hosts special programs such as this (sponsored by Cossatot River State Park) on the second Wednesday of every month at 4 p.m.

[PHOTO SUBMITTED] - Katelin Haines, Alexia Howard, Nickalaus Soler, Alyson Nichols, London Copelin, and Micah Smith.

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repair, and overhaul for small and mid-sized planes. According to their website, Mena Airport is, “Located in the geographical center of the United States, Mena is situated to serve you regardless where you are located. Whether you are in need of aircraft painting services, engine repair or rebuilding, airframe repair, upholstery, or avionics repair, Mena Airport is the right spot.”

In order to keep up with the air traffic it receives and to keep up with today’s best, the airport is in need of upgrading their master plan. The master plan is a long-range planning document used to review existing conditions and prepare forecasts that will define future aviation and non-aviation needs of the community. These needs guide the master plan process and are the basis for determining the appropriate role for the airport.

To ensure their master plan is updated appropriately, the airport has consultants from Kimley-Horn helping with the task. At present time, the consultants are reviewing the airport facilities and developing a list of needs and concerns for now and for the future, forty years in the future to be exact. One of the first steps is a survey that any pilot or tenants that use the airport can complete with their own concerns.

Once the surveys are complete, a FAA-defined process will determine airport development for the next 20 years. This will provide the framework to guide the airport into meeting FAA and state standards. The plan will include cost-effective planning and will consider potential economic, environmental, and financial impacts on the airport and the surrounding area.

One facet of the Mena Intermountain Municipal Airport is that the owner, the City of Mena, has not had to incur any financial burdens of the airport. Most of the land is available for commercial lease. The lands currently under lease provide the funds for the operations at the airport, allowing the airport to operate without financial burden on the City of Mena and the local taxpayers. In fact, the airport provides approximately $2000 worth of economic benefit for every resident in Polk County annually to the local marketplace according to the Arkansas State Aviation System Plan.

Any developments needed to satisfy the FAA mandated plan, will need to be funded.

This will be done through FAA grant monies, usually a 90/10 ratio, meaning 90% will come from the FAA and 10% from the airport, which is reimbursed by the state. Some of the concerns seen already are the runway line of sight and visibility zone and taxiway pavement conditions. Airport Manager Will Robbins said, “None of the runways need improvement at this time, just regular maintenance.”

It will take six months to a year to completely update the master plan. Once updated, the plan will guide the airport toward its goals over the next 20 to 40 years.

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surrounding lands, and rivers and creeks where the sediment sometimes settles.

Program partners include the Association of Arkansas Counties; County Judges Association of Arkansas; U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service; The Nature Conservancy; Farm Bureau of Arkansas; and nine other public and private groups.

Ellison and Stone County Judge Stacey Avey are co-chairmen of the organization.

Members chose as the group’s pilot project the replacement of a center-tier bridge where Polk County Road 61 crosses Macks Creek, a tributary just off Board Camp Creek, about three miles south of state Highway 8, southeast of Mena, the county seat. Board Camp Creek flows into the Ouachita River, which is the home of the Arkansas fatmucket mussel. It is on a federal list of threatened species.

Ellison said the gravel road is a key part of the Wolf Pen Gap system of trails in the county. That trail system in the Ouachita National Forest was ordered closed to off-highway vehicles and all-terrain vehicles 32 weeks of the year by the U.S. Forestry Service to prevent damage to the environment.

“As hard as it is to believe,” Ellison said, “we have 35 to 40 couples who regularly visit our county just to use the trails for off-road vehicles and all-terrain vehicles. Those people and other visitors to Polk County that make up our tourism industry represent a substantial part of our economy.”

A 2010 economic impact study by UALR’s Institute for Economic Advancement estimated the potential loss of tourism to be $58.6 million annually.

Ellison said the project has gone well, with construction crews pouring the foundations for the bridge, which has no center pier, in early October.

“We were waiting on those foundations to cure,” he said, “and the pre-fabricated bridge arrived October 17. We closed

the road that day for about four or five hours to use a giant crane to install the bridge. Once that set, we needed to do some dirt work to the road.”

November 14 was the estimated date for finishing that phase of the project. It will include raising the road level, relocating some springs away from the road and replacing some rock that will help water run away from the road rather than stand on its surface. Ellison said soil stabilizer can be added to the road after that.

When the project is complete, county crews should not have to grade the road for a year. Ellison said that stretch of CR 61 before improvements might have needed grading three to four times in the same period.

He noted that the new road-improvement methods being taught as a part of the Unpaved Roads Program eventually will mean a substantial savings in funds to Polk County. Those economic savings, he said, are one reason why he believes that the program will be successful — as more county officials see what the training for better methods to road and construction crews mean to them economically, more counties will sign on.

Scott Simon, state director of The Nature Conservancy, said his group has been pleased with the prospects of working with other members of the group, especially in connection with its pilot project.

“We are all excited about the latest pilot project … in Polk County,” he said. “Judge Ellison and the county staff are just great to work with.”

Jim Boggs, field supervisor of the Arkansas Ecological Office for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, based in Conway, said the Wolf Pen Gap bridge project was an excellent choice for a pilot program for the Arkansas Unpaved Roads Program.

“It shows what this group can do by working together,” he said. “Judge Ellison and his crew are showing what can be done to address the problem of sedimentation in a way that helps his county stretch its maintenance funds, helps the U.S.

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Forest Service and The Nature Conservancy protect the national forest there and helps us protect a species before it is placed on the endangered list.”

Ellison noted that by building a short bypass around the old bridge, the Polk County crews have been able to keep CR 61 open during the bridge replacement project. The only time the road was scheduled to be closed is the four- to five-hour window on the day the pre-fab bridge is set on its foundation.

The large crane must be located on the bypass as it moves the bridge into place.

The End of a Journey

BY MELANIE BUCK A Pulse story that captured our readers’ hearts has reached its ‘Happy Ending.’ The Long Trail Home reached their destination after riding coast to coast, from Camp Lejeune, North Carolina to Camp Pendleton, California, on horseback to raise awareness for veteran’s hard road back home from war stricken areas which often lead to suicide. Matt Littrell, a former Marine, and his team of horses began their journey on May 1, 2013 at the Atlantic Ocean and met the Pacific on November 30, 2014. “There are 22 veterans a day committing suicide, every single day. There’s only 22 states out of the union that report veteran suicides, not including Texas or California so we can assume that the number is much higher than that, around 50 to 70,” stated Littrell.

Littrell and friend, Ray Avery, both of Elbert, Colorado, made their way through Mena in late July. Ray was unable to complete the trip, however, Littrell did meet his new life partner, Kristen, while on the ride, who completed the journey with Littrell and his Mustang, Crow, and the rest of their four-legged friends. Littrell chose to ride a mustang because they have to fight everyday in the wild to survive, like a soldier. “They have a hard edge to them and that’s what it takes to get across the country. They are rough and edgy like me,” stated Littrell.

Littrell will be the first to admit the ride has changed his life, however, wanting no fanfare, he said, this ride “is not for us, it’s for the guys that are suffering. Everyone who has seen us and brought us a cold drink of water during the heat of the day, or put us up, we want them (veterans) to see that those people are not doing it for us, they are doing it for the veterans.”

Donations can still be made to this worthy cause, the Semper Fi Fund, at https://fundraising.semperfifund.org/fundraise?fcid=249300 For original story, visit MyPulseNews.com/thelongtrailhome

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John A. Bender, age 71, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2014, at his home in Nunley.

He was born December 22, 1942, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to the late Clifford A. Bender and the late Alice Molon Bender. He was an Aircraft Engineer by profession. He was married to Marilyn (Dede) Swaty Bender for forty-eight happy years and has resided in Nunley for the last forty-four years.

John was a man of many talents. His first job was in a machine shop, Cedarburg, as a boy in high school. In 1960 after moving to Phoenix, Arizona, he went to work at A J Bayless until entering the Air Force in 1961. He served in the United States Air Force Security Service (USAFSS) on the NSA Comint Intelligence Team during the Cold-war years. He was one of the airmen selected from the cream of the Air Force's enlisted recruits (the top 1/2 of 1 percent). The USAFSS was a secretive branch of Air Force cold warriors tasked with monitoring, collecting, and interpreting military voice and electronic signals.

He honorably served four years.

Following his discharge, he began employment with General Electric in Phoenix. He married the love of his life, Dede, on April 30, 1966. They lived in Phoenix where their first two daughters were born. Moving his family in 1970 to Mena, Arkansas, he began employment with US Motors; he was blessed with his third daughter a couple of years later. In 1980, he and Chet Friend bought and operated the Mena Ambulance Service.

Following his heart, he returned to his love for aircraft in the late 80’s and began work at the airport. He worked for different individuals until he opened his own business, Advanced Aircraft Cylinders. John specialized in cylinder porting until his health required him to close his business.

He loved his family. He especially enjoyed having them around him during

JUDY MAY WILSON Judy May Wilson, born March 16, 1946, passed away on November 15, 2014. She is survived by her husband Ray of 46 years marriage and their children, Tammy Lawrence and Tommy, Kevin, and Ken; her brother Bobby Garrison, of Mena, and sister, Ann Titus, of Tollhouse, California.

“She and I (her husband Ray) accepted Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior in 1984 and she is with him now, but I will sure miss her.”

JUDITH L. SAULSBURY Judith L. Saulsbury, age 72, of Mena passed away November 23, 2014 in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

She was born December 14, 1941 in Vigo, Indiana to Leva Sargent and was a loving housewife. She was a dedicated and active member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness. Judith was a loving and kind mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend to all who knew her. She will be missed dearly.

She is survived by son, Roger Saulsbury, Jr. and wife Michelle of Mena, Arkansas; grandchildren, Krystal Saulsbury and Kyle Saulsbury of Mena, Arkansas; sister, Renee Peterson of Corke, Ireland; father, Jim Mitchell and wife Karen of Mena, Arkansas; brother-

in-laws, Frank Saulsbury and wife Vickie of Batavia, New York, and Loren Saulsbury of Batavia, New York; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by husband, Roger Saulsbury, Sr., and mother, Lee Mitchell.

Mrs. Saulsbury was sent for cremation under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

No Memorial services are planned at this time.

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holidays. He was a loving and kind husband, father, brother, grandfather, greatgrandfather, and friend to all who knew him. He will be dearly missed by all.

He is survived by wife, Marilyn (Dede) of the home; daughters, Deborah Ann Todd and husband, Kyle, of Mena, Arkansas, Gwen Lynn York and husband, Mike, of Hooks, Texas, Andre Lea Fountain and husband, Brad, of Mena, Arkansas; sisters, Carol Green and husband, Steve, of Mena, Arkansas, Celeste Price and husband, Roger, of St. Augustine, Florida; grandchildren, Robert W. Todd, Jackie N. McLellan, Shelby Arceneau, Colton Phillips, Bo York; great-grandchildren, Rustin Wade Todd, Keeli Jo Arceneau.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Alice Bender.

Funeral services were Tuesday, December 2, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. at the First Assembly of God in Mena, Arkansas, with Pastor Ron Tilley officiating.

Interment followed in the Nunley Cemetery under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.

Family and friends visitation was Monday evening, December 1, 2014, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Beasley Wood Funeral Home.

Pallbearers were Kyle Todd, Mike York, Brad Fountain, Robert Todd, Colton Phillips, and Ralph Hobbs.

Honorary Pallbearers were Brandon McLellan, Danny Arceneau, Gary Albright, and Roy (Pee Wee) Gilbert.

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Wayne Dean Wayne Dean, age 72, of Mena passed away November 28th, 2014 at home.

He was born in Lansing, Michigan and moved to Tampa, Florida where he taught experimental machining at the University of Florida. In 1977, he and his family moved to Mena and started Dean’s Construction and then opened Mountain Archery. He taught many kids the skill of bow hunting and archery tournament shooting for many years. He worked for Arkansas Diamond Bank and retired after several years of service. He was a former member of Christ Church at Mountain Fork.

He was preceded in death by his parents Kenneth and Gladys Dean and daughter Vicky Dean.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years Joyce, daughter Rhonda and husband BB Tims of Texas, sons David of Mena and Wayne Jr., of Tampa Grandchildren Kendra, Kristine, Clayton of Texas, Courtney of Hatfield, one great-grandson, Blade, of Texas, cousins Dixie Arndt and Dave and Doris Arndt and families of Michigan.

There will not be any services, but the family has requested in lieu of flowers to donate to the cure of Parkinson’s at www.parkinsons.org or www.michaeljfox.org/donations or Ouachita Regional Hospice (1106 South Mena Street, Mena, AR 71953 | 479-394-1134).

Arrangements under the direction of Beasley Wood Funeral Home.

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Continuing our Christmas Tradition...

You are invited to participate in our Christmas Remembrance Trees to honor the memory of your loved one at this time of year. For our twelfth year, we invite you to bring a Christmas ornament with your loved one’s name on it, and place it on the Christmas Tree located in the foyer of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.

Each year as the holiday season comes around, the tree will be set up with the ornament from years past and the new additions as a special remembrance for the individuals that we have lost. This opportunity is not restricted to our customers or to deaths from this year but is open to memorialize anyone whom you may have lost at any time.

You may bring your ornament by the funeral home beginning December 3rd.

Our hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

It is our sincere wish that all families find peace and comfort this holiday season.

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BY STATE SENATOR LARRY TEAGUE LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas School Recognition and Reward Program has awarded monetary grants to 215 schools that have been deemed “high performing” based on test results and other criteria from last school year.

The awards were made to 109 schools that placed in the top 10 percent and 106 schools that were ranked in the top 20 percent. Arkansas has more than 1,100 schools from kindergarten through grade 12.

About $7 million, available from the governor’s portion of the state General Improvement Fund, was distributed among the award-winning schools. A school in the top 10 percent category received $90 per student and a school ranked from the top 11 percent to the top 20 percent category was eligible to receive $45.10 per student.

Each school is to form a committee to determine the best way to spend the award money. The committee is to be composed of the principal, a teacher selected by the faculty and a parent selected by the local PTA or other parental involvement group.

Schools are able to use the money for staff bonuses or to hire temporary personnel to improve or help maintain student performance. Also, the schools may use the money for additional equipment and materials.

The most recent criteria for determining school performance were set out in Act 1429 of 2013, and they include not only the results of standardized tests but also improvement on those tests from one year to the next. For high schools, graduation rates are a factor.

Schools are ineligible to receive the awards if they are in the categories of “Needs Improvement-Focus” and “Needs Improvement-Priority.”

New Prison Space Legislative staff submitted a comprehensive study on prison funding to the Senate Committee on State Agencies and Government Affairs. The report will be a starting point for the legislature’s work on prisons, sentencing, parole and probation during the 2015 regular session.

The operating budget for state prisons has grown immensely in the past 10 years because of the surge in the inmate population. In Fiscal 2004 the Department of Correction, which operates prison units, had a general revenue budget of $202 million, with special revenues of $6.6 million. Last year, in Fiscal 2014, the operating budget received $313 million from the state’s general revenue fund. The department had $15 million in special revenue.

The Department of Community Correction is a separate agency that oversees drug courts, parole and probation, work release programs, boot camp and drug rehabilitation in a secure facility. Its general revenue budget has grown from $44 million in 2004 to $77 million last year.

Another perspective is that the Correction and the Community Correction Departments’ budgets now account for 7.76 percent of the state’s general revenue spending. In 2004 they amounted to 6.83 percent of general revenue spending. In other words, the state now allocates money for housing inmates that used to be spent on other services.

The inmate population has doubled in the past 20 years and is approaching 18,000. More than 2,300 of those were being housed in county jails last week because of a lack of space in state prison units.

Almost 28,000 offenders are on probation and another 22,000 are out of prison on parole. There are more than 2,200 going through drug court programs. Almost 2,000 inmates are in Community Correction centers going through drug counseling or job training.

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BY U.S. REPRESENTATIVE TOM COTTON WASHINGTON, D.C. – In the Weekly Republican Address, U.S. Sen.-elect Tom Cotton of Arkansas delivers a Thanksgiving message that recognizes the many blessings bestowed upon America and its citizens while offering special thanks and gratitude to our troops and their families during the holiday season. “For many, there will be no homecoming this week,” Cotton says. “From Afghanistan to Iraq to Korea, our troops continue to patrol the world to bring peace and security for us all. From Marines in Liberia to sailors across the oceans to airmen over the Asian skies to the sentinels standing guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery, these troops will sacrifice the comforts of family and home so we can enjoy them.

To each of you, on behalf of the people of a grateful nation, I extend our deepest thanks for your honorable and faithful service.”

“Hello, I’m Tom Cotton, Senator-elect from Arkansas.

I want to wish you and your family a blessed Thanksgiving holiday. For nearly as long as we’ve been a people, Americans have set aside a day for public thanksgiving for our many blessings.

“Many trace our modern Thanksgiving back to the Pilgrims at Plymouth. Despite the hardships of the coming New England winter, the unforgiving terrain and climate, and the dangers of settling a new land, these Pilgrims celebrated a feast to thank God for his provision and protection.

“In the earliest days of our new and untested government, President Washington established a day of

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December 3, 2014

A Nation Under Siege

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BY MICHAEL REISIG On a daily basis now, and recently, with the dynamic explosion of Ferguson, Missouri, this nation is realizing that it is under siege. Liberals and conservatives try their best to ignore the burgeoning indignation of black communities – the time bombs and land mines of inner city blacks who have been molded and motivated by race-baiting charlatans like Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson, and vetted by agenda-ridden power brokers like Attorney General Eric Holder, but we have reached the point where ignoring the situation is actually enabling it.

In the last half century, America has spent billions and billions of dollars on minorities. We have lowered our educational standards, rewritten our history, and in many cases clearly diminished the quality of our manufacturing and production apparatus, all to accommodate minorities in this country. But there is never enough – never enough historical augmentation, special privileges, enough race conscious grants and scholarships, neighborhood programs and government subsidies, or civil liberties attorneys.

Somehow, America has been cleverly reconstructed on the foundation of white guilt, and in the process, minorities are no longer looking for equality, they are seeking a rock-solid maneuverability of conscience and perspective fueled by the antiquated prejudices of 1800s and 1900s America (which hardly exist anymore). There is less demand for equality now, and more demand for control, and we are seeing a profound social movement toward a concept this administration is so fond of: “Never let a good crisis go to waste.” But the worst in all this, as we have seen rising in the smoke and ashes of Ferguson, is a distinct statement by angry minorities. It’s a clear and present danger to the continuity of America, and it says, “Each time you fail to satisfy us, we will destroy, we will hurt, and we will fill you with fear.”

The most disconcerting element in all of this is the lack of interest in truth. The elements that the cultural rabble-rousers apply are passion, indignation, and at the peak of it all, racial injustice. It’s always racial injustice – as if it has to be an integral part of everything that is wrong in their world. They hardly ever look inward, or seek the possibility of those tiresome elements like self-sustained poverty, innate tendencies toward violence as a solution to problems, epidemic single parent homes, educational foundering, and almost zero interest in birth control. These are components that promote frustration and reduce the ability to resist the rabble-rousers bent on riots and destruction for the sheer pleasure of anarchy.

A grand jury of nine whites and three blacks met weekly for almost two months, to consider evidence in the fatal shooting of Michael Brown by policeman Darren Wilson.

(They had been chosen for jury duty months before the incident, so there was no collusion in this determination). The panel met for 70 hours and heard from 60 witnesses. It is apparent now, in the aftermath, that the majority of the witnesses for Michael Brown either exaggerated or flat-out lied regarding what they saw, presenting conflicting statements that ultimately were inconsistent with the physical evidence.

Gradually, the CNN/CBS/Daily KOS image hype of Brown, (the man they called Letters to the Editor are not edited for grammar or spelling and are printed “The Gentle Giant”) came apart at the seams. According to the actual police reports exactly as they are received. collaborated by security video, “The Gentle Giant,” who was imaged as “too timid to Dear Editor, play football and had never been in a fight” had just body-slammed a small store attendant into a display case, and snatched a handful of cigars before leaving and encountering officer Wilson. Brown’s autopsy also showed he was chocked full of This is a THANK YOU note from two very surprised residents of the THC at the time of the incident.

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gentleman knocked on our door and announced that he had a box for us-the box contained a HUGE amount of groceries for our Thanksgiving dinner--actually he brought TWO boxes of groceries. Turns out the groceries were from the Mena Elks Club. We are new to Mena--having moved here from Texas--and are constantly amazed at the Sincerity and Kindness of the people, the beauty of the culture and scenery! The Elks Club gift is just one more thing that makes us proud to be a part of this community.

David & Norva Jane Coles

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But none of this mattered to the people burning buildings and cars in Ferguson. Charged with a false sense of racial indignation and aware that blind political correctness was on their side, from the President to the Attorney General (both of whom leaned on the Governor of Missouri and forced him to initially keep back the National Guard, who would have prevented much of this disaster), they made their statement to the nation: “Each time you fail to satisfy us, we will destroy, we will hurt, and we will fill you with fear.”

Truth and justice are the foundations of this country. When we reach the point that our press will no longer offer the truth because of burgeoning political correctness, and we allow innocent people to watch their homes and their businesses go up in flames in order to satisfy the sentiments of looters, liars, anarchists, and racial agitators, all Americans should be ashamed.

Until we stand up and say, “enough is enough.” Until we require all races in America to become responsible for their actions and live within the boundaries of social decorum, we will continue to be a nation under siege.

The views and opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the ownership and staff of The Polk County Pulse. Michael Reisig is a freelance writer and published author whose works are reproduced throughout the globe.

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To Voters in Cove, Vandervoort, Wickes and Grannis: The election of 2016 beginning with the primary is a crucial one. Because of delays in the election of 2014, communication to remedy this has started between interested citizens of these four precincts and the Polk County Election Commission which has expressed a great interest in alleviating this situation. There are two goals to be achieved. The first goal is for each of these four precincts to have separate polling sites. The second goal is for these four precincts to have a combined early voting facility somewhere within the geographical area of these precincts that is fair to all voters. It will be imperative to have the necessary number of poll workers for each precinct.

Please consider if you would be interested in being a poll worker. In late 2015 and early 2016 there will be more communication about this matter.

None of this concerns school elections.

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December 3, 2014

Thanksgiving for Americans to, in his words, acknowledge ‘with grateful hearts the many and signal favors of Almighty God.’ “In the depths of the suffering and deprivation of the Civil War, President Lincoln proclaimed the last Thursday of November as a single Letters to the Editor Policy - The Polk County Pulse reserves all rights to reject submisday for a nationwide Thanksgiving, to help unify a deeply divided nation. sions. Anonymous letters are not permitted. All letters to the editor must be signed, “And just days after the shock of Pearl Harbor, President Roosevelt include author's town of residence, and be free of the threat of libel. Letters must be 300 signed a congressional resolution establishing the fourth Thursday of words or less. We prefer they stay in the bounds of sensibility and good taste. We reserve the right to authenticate letters before publishing.

November as our national day of Thanksgiving, a practice which continues today.

“A constant among these Thanksgivings and the one we celebrate today is gratitude for the blessings of a beneficent and loving Lord no matter the adversity of the times. Today, we as nation no doubt face many challenges – too many of our fellow citizens out of work, too many families struggling to make ends meet, too many enemies plotting to do us harm. But we have faced graver challenges and not simply survived, but thrived.

“It’s tempting to be consumed with these challenges – as individuals, as families, as a people – and neglect our many continued blessings. The bountiful harvests from our fields and the amazing fruits of our industry and commerce we all too often take for granted. Nor do we always cherish the even more valuable blessings of our natural rights, civil and religious freedom, and the rule of law. And we can overlook the blessings of family and the love for our children.

“On this day of Thanksgiving, then, let us once again pause and reflect on these blessings, and also remember that we are not their author nor are they the work of our own hands. Rather, they are the gifts of a just and merciful God who loves us in spite of our failings. In deepest gratitude, we thank the Lord for these gifts and humbly petition for His continued Providence.

“And, finally, we prayerfully commend to His care two groups of our fellow Americans in particular: our troops and their families.

“For many, there will be no homecoming this week. From Afghanistan to Iraq to Korea, our troops continue to patrol the world to bring peace and security for us all. From Marines in Liberia to sailors across the oceans to airmen over the Asian skies to the sentinels standing guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery, these troops will sacrifice the comforts of family and home so we can enjoy them.

“To each of you, on behalf of the people of a grateful nation, I extend our deepest thanks for your honorable and faithful service.

“And to your families, I extend similar thanks, and this personal assurance. Nine years ago, I was at Ranger School for Thanksgiving; six years ago, it was Mehtar Lam, Afghanistan. While we deeply missed our own families, we also celebrated together as a second, surrogate family.

“As you see the empty seat at your table this Thanksgiving, please know that your sons and daughters, husbands and wives, moms and dads miss you dearly, but are enjoying the next best thing to home: the camaraderie and love of their brothers and sisters in arms.

“God bless them, God bless you, and may God continue to bless the United States of America.”

Faith Lynch, Wickes, Arkansas

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Ryan Gilbert - Drilling and Coaching

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BY JACLYN ROSE Ryan Gilbert attended the University of Arkansas immediately following his graduation from Mena High School in 1994, but moved home when his father purchased Gilbert Hard Rock Drilling, a locally based company that travels around the state of Arkansas and Eastern Oklahoma drilling, “basically if it has to do with water, wells, septic systems, we do it,” explained Gilbert.

In 1996, Gilbert was introduced to his wife, Angela, through mutual friends. The couple fell in love and was married six months later. “Angela is a wonderful person. She is always doing for others,” said Gilbert. The couple now have two children, Riley, an eleven year old, sixth grader at Mena Middle School, and Alaina, a six year old, first grader at Louise Durham Elementary. “There are a million things I enjoy about being a father, but teaching my kids to have a good work ethic is so important to me, if you don’t have that in life, you won’t be successful at anything,” said Gilbert.

When Riley was in the third grade, Gilbert, along with Clint Montgomery, began coaching the Mena Youth Football Little League Team. Four years later, these men have put in at least 850 hours with this talented group of young men. The incredible dedication of the coaches, athletes, and parents allowed them to go all the way to the state finals this season. “Our association is run so well and Greg Aleshire, who heads it up, is the reason. He does a wonderful job at not only maintaining everything but also keeping it functioning properly,” explained Gilbert.

Through the last four years both the team and coaching staff developed and matured into a well-oiled machine. Aside from Montgomery and Gilbert, Ray Hunter, Dr. Bill McCourtney, Logan McCourtney, and Brad House each contributed to the coaching staff, bringing their individual areas of expertise.

“Clint and I were already good friends but I gained so much respect for the other coaches as I got to know them and see what they brought to the table.

Logan is very spiritual and was really good at motivating the boys, Brad played football in college and was great at improving the defensive line, Bill and I worked together a lot and the fact that he had coached a team in years prior brought so much knowledge to the table, he’d been through it before. Ray, as an assistant high school coach in the past, knew how to teach the kids properly and was able to teach them more advanced skills. He was the offensive coordinator but had veto power in most areas. And Clint did a great job facilitating and keeping everything going in the right direction as the head coach. It was a really good time. We started coaching almost out of necessity, they needed help and parental involvement, and we really wanted to be there for each of the boys and ensure they got good guidance and a good foundation. Every single one of the kids on the team brings something different and I can’t wait to see how they continue to grow together as a team. The fun is about to start now with them entering school athletics,” explained Gilbert.

In addition to coaching Mena Youth Football, Gilbert also coaches a Dixie League Baseball Team that also made it to the finals of the state playoffs in their last season. “I really enjoy baseball and this next season we are going to get past the hump and hopefully make it all the way to the World Series,” Gilbert said.

“I also love to wake board. I got Riley his first wake board when he was two years old and he was up on it by the time he was four. We enjoy snowboarding and Alaina has started to ski, so pretty much all year long we are active in something,” said Gilbert.

“Polk County is a wonderful community. It’s been my family’s home for the last 100 years or so, everybody is from here and it’s a wonderful place to raise your family. It’s comfortable,” Gilbert said. “We work everywhere else so I see what it’s like and I can’t imagine living anywhere else, its home.”

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BY JACLYN ROSE Vickie Smith and Brittanie Willis, a charming grandmother – granddaughter team, have taken on a fun new business venture in the Northside Shopping Center on Highway 71 North in Mena. At the beginning of November, Smith purchased Movie Town and brought over Beatnik’s Boutique, a fun women’s clothing store, run by Willis, which was formerly located on Highway 71 South in Mena.

Willis, a 2012 graduate of Mena High School, has been interested in fashion as long as she can remember. “I’ve always loved fashion since I was a little girl. I loved playing dress up and when I went to market the first time, I knew this was what I wanted to do,” explained Willis. “We currently have a large selection of ladies’ junior clothing and some footwear and we are adding accessories and plan to add plus sizes and little girls clothing. We go to some of the largest markets in the world and try to get things that other people don’t already have. We try to be very unique with our styles and trends,” added Smith.

Smith grew up in the 1970s and has seen a rebirth of the clothing styles she wore in today’s culture. “All of the hippie clothes are back in, so I feel like I have a good knowledge of current fashion because I wore it. We wanted a name for the store that fit that style so that’s where we came up with Beatnik’s and we both really liked it,” explained Smith.

With their previous location being somewhat small in size, Beatnik’s was looking for room to grow. “We were limited in space before and we knew we wanted to move to the Northside Shopping Center and when Movie Town came up for sale we knew there would be room for both. We have done some renovations and have more plans to Jones Fence make some additional changes. We added dressing rooms and relocated the movies so there is plenty of CUSTOM BARB & NETWIRE room for both. We have laid new flooring and plan to do some more painting. Our tanning beds are in better shape than ever, we cleaned and serviced them and have plans to decorate each room in a different Brush Hog Work theme. Hopefully all the renovations will be complete by the first of the year. We have really had a super response already. We are very blessed with all the local support and the good comments we’ve received.

We are always ready to listen to suggestions and comments and will do our best to accommodate everyone,” said Smith.

With the addition of Beatnik’s, the movie rental portion of Movie Town will continue as always. “We are planning to keep as many movies as we have always had and we are not going to downsize at all. We are hoping with the improvements we have made and a focus on customer service, that we can grow Movie Town and really rejuvenate movie rentals,” explained Smith.

“Serving your families with The grandmother – granddaughter team work very well together. “It’s really easy for us to work together, Dignity & Care for over 80 years” though it’s not always perfect,” said Willis. “We make a really good team. When we are shopping for clothes, Selected Funeral & Life Insurance Agent one of us will go through and put our choices Member of the National Funeral Directors Assoc. in the shopping cart and then the other will go 611 Janssen, Mena, AR through and put her choices in a cart and we (479) 394-1310 work through it all. If we both like it, it’s a go and if one of us feels very strongly that we should get it, we usually will, but if one doesn’t like the item, we don’t purchase it,” added Smith.

“I really enjoy the people in Polk County and the scenery. It’s home and I’m really proud of it. The lifestyle here is so easy and the people are so friendly and you just don’t get that anywhere. We are so thankful for the opportunity we have been given and we are excited about, and looking forward to, Like us on Facebook! the future,” said Smith.

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Road to the Rock Travels Through Mena; Bearcats Defeat Badgers, 34-27

BY NORM BETZ Who would have thought the road to the 2014 4A State Championship would go through Mena? Second-year Head Coach Tim Harper and his Bearcats never doubted it all season. Mena hosted Arkadelphia in the thirdround of the playoffs and sent the Badgers home with a 34-27 loss to end their season. Now the Bearcats will host fellow 4-7A opponent Malvern on Friday in the 4A State Semifinals.

The Bearcats defense shut down the Badgers at every pivotal point during the quarterfinal game on Friday night. The Badgers won the toss and elected to go on offense, which played right into the Bearcats defensive strengths. Mena held Arkadelphia to a three-and-out on their first possession, essentially nullifying any advantage the Badgers thought they had by winning the coin toss.

The Bearcats drove 88 yards on 13 plays to put the first points on the board and keep the packed stadium of fans excited and vocal. Senior Sage Kesterson connected on four-of-five passes for 37 yards, with completions to senior Jackson Daugherty, three catches for 23 yards, and senior Justin Castor, one catch for 14 yards. Daugherty also added 33 yards on the ground, sophomore Ryan Ozanich added five-yards, and Kesterson rushed for the final 13 yards on two carries, including the final two-yard dash for the Bearcats first touchdown of the contest. Junior Justin Godfrey added the point after the touchdown (PAT) and Mena led 7-0 with 6:36 to play in the opening quarter.

Arkadelphia drove 57 yards on nine plays but had their drive abruptly stopped when Daugherty intercepted a pass in the end zone, halting the Badgers drive and returning possession to his Bearcats.

Despite picking up one first down on an 18-yard sweep by senior Brady Davis, the Bearcats were forced to punt facing a fourth-and-nine from their own 24-yard line.

Kesterson’s punt was partially blocked and Arkadelphia started their next possession

Kesterson pushes off a Badger with a play, the "Kesterson Keep", that has earned the Bearcats multiple first-downs through-out the season. [Š PHOTO COURTESY OF TOM WHITE]

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Holly Harshman’s Presents “Mom and Me Night Out”

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Mena Public Schools Breakfast Menu Monday: 12/08 Super Donut, Yogurt, Pineapple Tiblets, Juice, Milk Tuesday: 12/09 Cereal, Toast, Diced Pears, Juice, Milk Wednesday: 12/10 French Toast Sticks, Sausage Link, Peaches, Juice, Milk Thursday: 12/11 Breakfast Bar, Bread, Mixed Fruit, Juice, Milk Friday: 12/12 Poptart, Grapes, Juice, Milk Mena Public Schools Lunch Menu Monday: 12/08 Main: Pig in a Blanket, Potato Wedges, Broccoli & Cheese, Side Kicks, Milk; Choice: Cheeseburger, Potato Wedges, Broccoli & Cheese, Side Kicks, Milk Tuesday: 12/09 Main: Chicken Nuggets, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Green Beans, Orange Wedges, Hot Roll, Milk; Choice: Breaded Pork Chops, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Green Beans, Orange Wedges, Hot Roll, Milk Wednesday: 12/10 Main: Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce, Garden Spinach Salad, Garlic Bread Sticks (9-12), Fruit, Milk Choice: Pizza, Garden Spinach Salad, Garlic Bread Sticks (9-12), Fruit, Milk Thursday: 12/11 Main: Taco Salad w/ Salsa, Whole Grain Tortilla Chips, Refried Beans, Chocolate Chip Cookie, Pineapple, Milk; Choice: Burrito w/ Cheese Sauce, Salsa, Refried Beans, Chocolate Chip Cookie, Pineapple, Milk Friday: 12/12 Main:Chicken Wrap, Letuce & Tomato, Spanish Rice (6-12), Steamed Carrots, Tropical Fruit, Milk Choice: Soft Taco, Lettuce & Tomato, Spanish Rice, Steamed Carrots, Tropical Fruit, Milk Acorn Breakfast Menu Monday: 12/08 Poptart, Sausage Link, Fruit, Juice, Milk Tuesday: 12/09 Muffin, Fruit, Juice, Milk Wednesday: 12/10 Cereal, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thursday: 12/11 Super Donut, Fruit, Juice, Milk Friday: 12/12 Sausage Biscuit, Fruit, Juice, Milk Acorn Lunch Menu Monday: 12/08 Hot Dogs, Chips, Broccoli & Cheese, Fruit, Milk Tuesday: 12/09 Chicken Fajitas, Spanish Rice, Romaine Lettuce, Tomato, Okra, Fruit, Milk Wednesday: 12/10 Taco Salad, Tortilla Chips, Salsa, Refried Beans, Fruit, Milk Thursday: 12/11 Spaghetti, Garic Bread, Green Beans, Garden Salad, Fruit, Milk Friday: 12/12 Chicken & Noodles, Roll, Mashed Potatoes, Carrots, Fruit, Milk Cossatot River School Breakfast Menu Monday: 12/08 Mini Donuts, Craisins, Orange Juice, Milk Tuesday: 12/09 Sausage Roll, Cantalope, Apple Juice, Milk Wednesday: 12/10 Cereal, Apple Wedges, Grape Juice, Milk Thursday: 12/11 Breakfast Burrito, Pineapple, Orange Juice, Milk Friday: 12/12 Super Donut, Orange Wedges, Apple Juice, Milk Cossatot River School Lunch Menu Monday: 12/08 Chicken Strips, Macaroni & Cheese, Tossed Salad w/ Dressing, Fresh Strawberries, Milk Tuesday: 12/09 Country Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Seasoned Broccoli, Orange Wedges, Milk Wednesday: 12/10 Taco Casserole, Lettuce/Tomato, Refried Beans, Salsa, Fruit Cocktail, Suger Cookie, Milk Thursday: 12/11 Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Sweet Potato Fries, Carrots, Celery Sticks w/ Dressing, Watermelon, Milk Friday: 12/12 Chicken Spaghetti, Green Beans, Tossed Salad w/ Dressing, Pineapple, Roll, Milk

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Holly Harshman Elemenatary School and Rich Mountain Community College team up to sponsor "Mom and Me Night Out!" Over 105 HHE girls enjoyed family time with mom or a special guest as they were pampered like a princess with manicures from the RMCC Cosmetology Team on Thursday evening, November 20, 2014. This was the first time for this event, but parental involvement coordinator, Vicky Maye shares, "The turn out was amazing and the responses from the families has been a huge consensus of ‘We loved it and please make it happen again.' We are SO blessed to have Tonya Boydstun and her RMCC School of Cosmetology here in Mena. For them to join us in sponsoring this event was huge. To see our students' faces light up as they entered the shop and to see the pep in their step from their personal pampering was awesome! Together We Continue to Make Great Things Happen in Mena!" Rich Mountain School of Cosmetology provided the door prizes for the Holly Harshman Elementary girls and moms at our recent Mom and Daughter Event.

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On Thursday, November 14, Vandervoort held their annual school spelling bee. The following students will go on to represent the school at the County Spelling Bee. First grade: 1st Place - Wyatt Gunn. 2nd Place - Blane Brett. Second Grade: 1st Place - Laci Dixon. 2nd Place - Jayden Johnson. Third Grade: 1st Place - Ben Tooker. 2nd Place - Ethan Williams. Fourth Grade: 1st Place - Kylie Owens. 2nd Place - Hunter Burke. Fifth Grade:1st Place - Christina Gragg. 2nd Place - Cody Beck. Sixth Grade: 1st Place - Abby McIntyre. 2nd Place David Hogue.

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Mena Middle School’s Quiz Bowl Winners

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On Friday, November 14, Mena’s 5th grade Quiz Bowl Team won 2nd place in the Polk County Quiz Bowl Tournament. A total of 6 teams from Acorn, Cossatot River, and Mena participated in the tournament. Their only losses through 4 rounds were at the hands of Mena’s 6th grade team.

They will now advance to the DMEC Tournament to be held at the DeQueen Mena Educational Cooperative in Gillham in January. Team members include Zachary Medlin, Alex Young, Sarah Grenier, Alex Harper, Hunter French, Nathaniel Jewell, Leilani Knight, Tyler George, Whitney Dilbert, Annika Thompson, Aryana Carter, and Emily Liles.

Mena Regional Health System Presents Auxiliary Scholarship

On Tuesday, November 11, Mena’s Jr High Quiz Bowl Team The Mena Regional Health System’s Auxiliary Department brought home a 2nd place trophy recently awarded two recipients with a $1000.00 scholarfrom the Ashdown Invitational Quiz ship. In order to be eligible for the scholarship, students Bowl Tournament. A total of 12 must be currently majoring in the field of medicine and teams from Ashdown, Blevins, maintain a 3.0 grade point average. The two selected Caddo Hills, Dierks, Genoa Central, were; Adam Gunn, majoring in Physical Therapy at the Lafayette County, Mena, Mt Ida, University of Central Arkansas and Mica Ezell, completing Murfreesboro, Nashville, Prescott, the Registered Nursing program at Rich Mountain and Spring Hill participated in the Community College. Presenting the scholarships are; tournament. After loosing 2 of their 3 Ewanta Turner and Kathy David, Auxiliary Members. qualifying rounds, they were seeded 7th into the single elimination bracket. They won 3 straight matches against Murfreesboro, On Friday, November 14, Mena’s 6th grade Quiz Bowl Team won 1st place in the Polk County Spring Hill, and Nashville before loosing to #1 seed Genoa Central in the finals. Quiz Bowl Tournament. A total of 6 teams from Acorn, Cossatot River, and Mena participated in 5 This is the first time in many years that Mena has put together a team of 7th – 9th the tournament. Mena’s 6th grade team graders. Team members include Caleb Holmes, Payton Medlin, Torrey Voisin, was undefeated through all 4 rounds.

Christopher Thompson, Robert McIntyre, D’Kota Odom, Daniel Green, Shreetika They will now advance to the DMEC Gyanwali, Morgan Fairless, Ryan Sullivan, Brendon Catlett, and Emiley Sorge.

Tournament to be held at the DeQueen Mena Educational Cooperative in Gillham in January. Team members include Brenna Aynes, Allie Martin, Mason Brotherton, Gracie Lyle, Tad Eccles, Levi McIntyre, James Taylor, Jack Hunter, and Maddison Gunn.

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One touchdown at a time, Daughtery and the rest of the Bearcat team, stay focused as victory after victory, the road to the Rock gets shorter and shorter. [© PHOTO COURTESY OF TOM WHITE]

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Bearcats Defeat Badgers

on the Mena 40-yard line. It took the Badgers six plays to score, capped off with an 11-yard run to the left side.

Arkadelphia locked the score at 7-all with just :08 to play in the opening quarter.

After a 12-yard gain from Davis on the last play of the first quarter, Kesterson galloped 44-yards on the first play of the second quarter to keep the momentum on Mena’s sidelines. Kesterson completed his next pass to Castor who hit the “B” button on his controller twice, for a pair of spins on the way to an eight-yard gain. Kesterson picked up 10-yards on a pair of runs and then hit Daugherty on a seven-yard completion for a TD. Godfrey split the upright and Mena led 14-7 with 9:24 to play in the first half.

The Badgers did muster a first down on their ensuing drive, courtesy of a Bearcat penalty, but the Mena defense bowed up and shut down Arkadelphia on a fourth-and-three from the Mena 28-yard line, turning the ball back over to the Bearcats offense.

Mena drove 51-yards on 10 plays but the drive ended when Kesterson’s pass was intercepted in the Arkadelphia end zone.

Each team traded three-and-out possessions before the first half ended, and the Badgers put three points on the board on a 23-yard field goal. Mena took a 14-10 lead to the locker room, knowing they would receive the second half kickoff.

After a 32-yard kickoff return by Davis to start the second half, the Bearcats ultimately gave the Badgers possession after losing a fumble.

Prior to the fumble, Daugherty busted his way right up the middle for a 43-yard gain to the Badgers 15-yard line.

Mena’s defense shut down Arkadelphia again forcing a punt after just three plays, but

the Bearcats lost another fumble in as many possessions.

The Badgers capitalized on this turnover, giving them their first lead of the contest 17-14, on an 11-yard TD catch.

Senior Greg Craig provided the Bearcats good field position, when he returned the ensuing kickoff 22 yards. Six plays later Mena reached the endzone when Kesterson faked a pitch on an option and turned it up field for a 31-yard touchdown.

Kesterson also led off the drive with a 20-yard scamper right up the middle. Godfrey’s PAT was blocked, but Mena regained control with a 20-17 lead with 7:14 to play in the third quarter.

Mena shut down the Badgers offense, only allowing Arkadelphia to complete three-of-seven passes for 28-yards on their next possession, forcing them to punt on fourth-and-23 from the Mena 38-yard line.

Mena’s offense sputtered on their next possession, only picking up two yards on three plays, and after a motion penalty were forced to punt on fourth and 12 from their own three-yard line.

Kesterson’s into the wind punt traveled just 29-yards giving the Badgers a first-and-10 on the Mena 32-yard line. Three plays later, Arkadelphia capitalized on the turnover and scored on a 12-yard completion. The Badgers added the PAT and grabbed their second lead of the game, 24-20 with :28 left in the third quarter.

Mena opened the fourth quarter with an 80-yard drive that was highlighted by runs of 15-yards, 12-yards and 10-yards but Daugherty, Davis and Kesterson, respectively. Daugherty added 14 more yards when he crossed the plane on a 14yard run with 8:15 to play in the contest. Godfrey added the PAT. Arkadelphia responded with a 55-yard drive that included a 42-yard pass completion and ended with a 32-yard field goal with 5:45 to play. The Badgers TD knotted the score at 27-all.

Mena answered with a 11-play 66-yard touchdown that ate up over four minutes off the clock. Senior Kevin Harris provided a few key blocks on the drive, especially on the 11-yard wide-receiver screen to Castor. Daugherty ended the drive with a 13-yard run that included a tight-rope walk to the end zone. Godfrey split the uprights and Mena regained the lead 34-27 with 1:11 to play in the contest.

Arkadelphia was gifted another first down on their final possession via a Mena 15-yard penalty, but this time the defense was lights-out, forcing the Badgers to turn the ball over on fourth and three from the Bearcats 35-yard line.

Mena lined up in the “Victory Formation,” took a knee and sealed the deal, defeating Arkadelphia, 34-27, and thus opportunity to host the 4A State Semifinal game next week to be played against Malvern.

The Mena Bearcats will now host fellow 4-7A opponent Malvern on Friday night with the kickoff slated for 7:00 p.m.

Brady Davis dodges a tackle in style as he makes his way down the field Friday night in the Quarterfinals of the state playoffs. [© PHOTO COURTESY OF TOM WHITE]

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OLT’s Production of Little Women Opens Friday Night

BY MIKE MARTIN When OLT’s production of Little Women graces the stage December 5-7 and 12-14, it will feature many veterans of past OLT productions and will also introduce some amazing new talent. The play’s large cast is sixteen members strong and provides a lot of opportunity for new actors, as well as more seasoned ones.

The OLT has a rich history of providing an artistic and nurturing environment for the members of our community that want to express their creative skills and various talents. Whether it’s on the stage itself as an actor or behind the scenes working on stage construction, costuming, or lights and sound, the OLT has a place for everyone.

Little Women focuses on the four daughters of the March family and their journey from youngsters to young ladies. Katelin Haines, fresh from her successful role in the recent OLT production of The Glass Menagerie, will lead the cast as the adventurous writer Jo March. Caroline Ezell, in her first OLT speaking performance, will play Beth March. Newcomer Gladys Chaney and her understudy, Jessia Moe, will play the soon-to-be wed Meg March, and Katie Mitchell will make her debut as the often unruly, young Amy March.

Along for the dizzying ride are Kailas Hearn as Laurie Laurence, the boy next door, and Katie O’Rear, another recent veteran of The Glass Menagerie, as his tutor John Brooke. Also making their first appearance on the OLT stage will be Roxie Wallace and her understudy Genesis Howard as Dora.

Shepherding these newer thespians will be several stars of past OLT productions: Tim Hesse as kind Professor Bhaer; Julie Moe and her understudy Deanna Andrews as the lovable March family matriarch, Marmee; Jeffery Matthews as Mr. March, the head of the family; and Ann Glenn as the force of nature that is Aunt March. Rounding out the cast will be Linda Johnson as Mrs. Gardiner; Bea Watkins as Mrs. Kirke; Wayne Johnson as Mr. Laurence; and Marvin Glenn as Dashwood.

Mike Martin makes his directorial debut with this production. He will also be playing the role of the Reverend. Behind the scenes, Faith Amidei is stage manager, her fourth time this year for the OLT, assisted by Heather Sickles. Costuming is under the purview of Tim Hesse and Assistant Director Marilyn Brown. Tony Habeger designed the lighting.

Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 and Sunday Matinees at 2:30. Tickets are available at the Box Office one hour before show time. For further information about the performances, call 479-243-0186.

Back row from left: Beth March (played by Caroline Ezell), Marmee (played by Julie Moe), and Jo March (played by Katelin Haines). Front row from left: Amy March (played by Katie Mitchell) and Meg March (played by Gladys Chaney).

Membership in Mena Art Gallery

BY BARBARA M. TOBIAS Perhaps the first question that springs to your mind is “Why should I?” Yes, there is no admission fee to the exhibits and most of the activities that Mena Art Gallery provides to the community are free. But the answer has to do with the fact that there is still no free lunch. Someone, probably your friends and neighbors, is providing the support that makes it possible to keep the doors open.

Just like any business, your non-profit (we are a tax-deductible 501(C)3 corporation) local gallery must pay the utility bills, the telephone charges, and find the money to offer the awards that are the incentive for many artists to enter their work. We are grateful to the local businesses and individuals who make this possible and to our volunteers who are there every afternoon the gallery is open, greeting you with a smile, answering your questions about the work on display, and helping you make the occasional purchase.

But a large part of our general operating expense is met by membership fees, and membership does come with some pretty nice perks, among which is a monthly newsletter to let you know what is coming up and to give you insight into what goes on behind the scenes to make the gallery work. But the most satisfying reward is just knowing that you are doing your part to keep this gallery open to the public and bringing art to our small town.

And had you thought that a gift membership would give that same pleasure to a friend who appreciates the skill and talent of our local artists? You may find more information at the gallery (607 Mena Street during gallery hours of 10 am to 2 pm on Tuesdays and 11 am to 3 pm on Wednesdays through Saturdays) or online at www.MenaArtGallery.org.

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Christmas The Polk County Pulse will be publishing Baby’s First Christmas in the Wednesday, December 17th Christmas 2-week issue. If this is your baby’s... or grandbaby’s first Christmas, reserve your spot in this section and make a lifetime memory.

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Cossatot Senior Center Honors Veterans

The Cossatot Senior Center honored Veterans on Tuesday, November 11, 2014. The Senior Center wishes to say ‘thank you all for serving our country.’

Pictured are John Craig, Eddie Frederick, Mitchell Kanna, Steve McEntire, Alvin Baker, Melvin Sullivan, John Hill, Don Seeyle, Joe Kariker, and Hugh Ladd.

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December 3, 2014

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The HEDGE (Home Educators Devoted to Godly Education) Home-School group recently worked with the residents of Peach Tree Assisted living stuffing teddy bears for children who are taken out of their homes. Girls, ages 4-17, traced patterns, cut, stuffed, and sewed teddy bears. The bears will be given to DHS case managers to distribute to children that are put into foster care.

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LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS

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.

Friday, 12/05 * 1:00 –3:00 p.m. – Fiber Group will meet a Mena Art Gallery, 607 Mena Street. Come and bring your project and join this group working with a variety of fibers. * 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Writer’s Guild meeting at Mena Art Gallery in the classroom, 607 Mena Street. * 7:00 p.m. – Overeaters Anonymous – meets At Christ Episcopal Church, 803 Church Avenue. No dues, no fees, no weigh-ins, no diets, call 501-413-4498 or 479-394-4240. * 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous Meeting - 812 Hwy 71South, Mena * 8:00 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, 12/06 * 2:30 p.m. Olde Lyric Players (Seniors Readers’ Theater) meets at the OLT, 610 Mena St. Participants 50 years of age and older are welcome. * 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn. * 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena, For info, call 394-7396 or 234-5419.

Sunday, 12/07 * 2:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous, ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S. For information call 3947396 or 234-5419. * 2:30 p.m. – A.B.A.T.E. (Arkansas Bikers Aiming Towards Education) monthly meeting at the Limetree Restaurant. Officers meeting at 2:30, general meeting a 3. You don’t have to ride to attend or become a member. We are a non-profit organization. * 6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meeting at Saint Agnes Church in the basement.

Monday, 12/08 * 5:00 p.m. – Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), Hatfield City Hall. For more information call 870-389-6678. * 6:00 p.m. – Polk County Republican Committee will be meeting at the Polk County Library, North Room, corner of 8th & Port Arthur Streets. All are welcome. * 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. * 6:30 p.m. – Boy Scouts of America Troop 92 meets at First United Methodist Church, Everyone is welcome to attend. * 6:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous Meeting – 812 Hwy 71 S., 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, 12/09 * 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 information, 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! * 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Son Lighters in Action Card Shop, 3671 Hwy 8 West.

For more information, call 216-0719. * 5:15 p.m. – Cyclists and Walkers: The Ouachita Cycling Club meets at the Visitor’s Information Center on Earthquake Ridge. Please come join us.

Everyone is welcome. * 5:30 p.m. Second Tuesday Book Club will meet at Christ Episcopal Church, Annex Building, 809 Church Street. If you enjoy reading good books, The Second Tuesday Book Club is looking for additional members. For more information and details, call 394-1482 or 394-6221 * 6:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous Meeting, 812 Hwy 71 S, Mena. * 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous, First United Methodist Church, 9th & Port Arthur. For information 479-2342887 or 479-234-3043.

Wednesday, 12/10 * 12 Noon- Mena Lioness Lions Club will be having their annual Christmas Party. For more information, please call 243-3752. * 6:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous Meeting, 812 Hwy 71 S., Mena. * 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.

* DECEMBER 5TH, is the deadline for organizations to submit their 2015 events and dates so they can be published in the new Advertising & Promotion Commission brochure. Please e-mail candance@visitmena.com or call 479-394-8355. * 4:00 P.M. DECEMBER 13TH - Calvin Taylor, recording artist will be appearing in a free live concert of sacred piano music, Mena Seventh Day Advenitst Church, 149 Polk Road, Mena, AR. * 1:00 P.M. RECORDING ARTIST CALVIN TAYLOR will be appearing in a free live concert of classical organ music at Trinity Luthern church, 1212 DeQueen Street. * 5:30 P.M. DECEMBER 14TH Remembering Hearts Forever - invites parents, grandparents, siblings and their family and friends to our annual candle lighting ceremony at the Union Bank, 303 Hwy 71 N, in the community room. This is a special way for us to remember our children who have passed any age, any cause and to honor their lives. Candles will be provided for everyone attending and there will be a table for a picture or memento to share of your child. For more information, call Diane 243-0191 or Rosanna 394-6392 * MENA HEAD START is taking applications for preschool Children 3-5 and Earl 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 479437-3733. * THROUGH DECEMBER 30, view the Gift of Christmas Show at the Mena Art Gallery. The show includes painting, photography and three-dimensional work.

Gallery hours are Tuesday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. & Wednesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Thursday, 12/04 * 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. * 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Son Lighters In Action Card Shop, 3671 Hwy 8 West. For more information, call 216-0719. * 5:30 p.m. - Weight Watchers - meet at Dallas Avenue Baptist church Family Life Center. Call 479-234-2297 for more information. * 6:30 p.m. Mena Community Chorus will be practicing for their Christmas Program, First United Methodist Church; 9th and Port Arthur Sts. For more information, call Vicki at 479-234-1109. * 6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous – meeting at Saint Agnes Church in the basement. * 7:00 p.m. – Al-Anon – a support group for anyone affected by someone else’s

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December Schedule December 10 issue:

Final Week of the SHOP MENA FIRST Holiday Shopping Guide

December 17 issue:

SPECIAL 2-WEEK CHRISTMAS ISSUE to include business' Christmas Greetings ads, Baby's 1st Christmas ads and area 2nd graders answer "What Christmas means to me..."

December 31 issue:

"Reader's Choice" 2014'S TOP HEADLINES as determined by the MyPulseNews.com readership 2014 Pulse Citizen of the Year 2014 Pulse Business of the Year

Lots of new SURPRISES coming in 2015!

Including serving you in our NEW LOCATION at 1168 Hwy 71 South beginning January 12!

HOME AND GARDEN

Poinsettia

December 3, 2014

By Kim Hughes, County Agent -FCS This tropical flower in the spurge family is native to Mexico and has become the symbol of Christmas the world over.

Like many of our common plants, it is largely an invention of the 20th Century even though it was first introduced to the United States in 1829.

The poinsettia carries the common name of the person introducing it to the U.S., the first ambassador to Mexico, Joel R. Poinsett (1779-1851) from Charleston, S.C. Poinsett was an important figure in American history prior to the Civil War, serving not only as ambassador, but also as senator for South Carolina and Secretary of War during the Van Buren administration. Poinsett County, Arkansas, established in 1838, is named after Joel Poinsett.

As senator, Poinsett led a group of politicians and founded an organization known as the "National Institute for the Promotion of Science." This group eventually led to the establishment in 1846 of the Smithsonian Institution.

The adoption of the common name "poinsettia" is due to a botanical tugof-war that occurred between 19th Century botanists as they struggled to classify and name the plants that were coming to them from throughout the world.

After the Civil War, the poinsettia began to appear sporadically in East Coast greenhouses around the Christmas season. It was not until the turn of the century, when the Ecke family in California began growing poinsettias as a cut flower, that it really took off and became the floral symbol of Christmas. Today, the poinsettia is the largest single floricultural crop, with between 40 and 50 million pots sold each season.

The popularity of the modern poinsettia is due -- in part -- to its almost complete indestructibility. It should have as much light in the home as possible and be kept moist, but never standing in water. Allowing the plant to dry out will cause the leaves to drop.

Poinsettias should be kept above 55 degrees.

Article By: Gerald Klingaman, retired, Extension Horticulturist – Ornamentals.

If you haven’t picked up your poinsettia yet, there may still be some at the Extension Service Office. Please help support this annual fundraiser for Polk County 4-H members to help pay for their educational activities.

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There's Plenty of Sparkle with the Arkansas Trail of Holiday Lights

By Kerry Kraus, Travel Writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism December means the Trail of Holiday Lights in Arkansas. More than 60 communities around the state take part annually, brightening the holiday season for all to see. Plot your course now to see as many of the sparkling communities as you can.

The Trail of Holiday Lights brochure is available both online at www.Arkansas.com and in printed version. Printed copies are available at all Arkansas Welcome Centers and at participating Shell, Subway, Bank of America and Best Western locations. You can also request a copy by calling 1-800-NATURAL or e-mailing info@arkansas.com.

Whichever version you prefer, get a copy and start planning your trip or trips. New this year in the electronic copy is a promotion where we need your input, and suggested travel itineraries for the different areas of the state. Take one trip or take them all. There’ll be lights, lights, and more lights waiting for you. Watch our winter wonderland video, and then come up with a name for our Holiday Hog. You can even see him in person at several celebrations around the state.

Suggested Itineraries These suggested routes include one day and overnight trips so you have a variety to choose from. Not only will you see the lights of Christmas shine, there are also suggestions for additional things to do while you’re in the area.

Northwest Arkansas Twenty-one communities in the Northwest Arkansas area are participating in the Trail of Holiday Lights and the events run the gamut from the huge Lights of the Ozarks in Fayetteville, complete with live camel rides, to ice skating at the outdoor rink in Bentonville. In Jasper you can get a look at “Arkansas Reindeer” -- the elk living around the Buffalo National River. Fort Smith offers miniature train rides, while Ozark has horse and buggy rides.

North Central Arkansas In North Central Arkansas, Batesville shines with over a half-million lights throughout downtown. Ark. 178 and the city limits of Bull Shoals will be twinkling, as will Cotter and Gassville. The striking Cleburne County Courthouse in Heber Springs is decked out again this year, as is the historic court square in Mountain View. If you’re in town on the appropriate dates in Mountain View, available in the brochure, you can listen to the glorious sounds of Caroling in the Caverns at Blanchard Springs.

Northeast Arkansas One of the largest light displays in The Natural State is based in the Northeast corner of Arkansas. The Lights of the Delta are Blytheville’s contribution, with six-million sparklers and more than 48 major motion displays. The drive-thru covers 40 acres; hayrides are also offered. Santa will have bags of candy for every good little boy and girl in Corning that comes to see him during their holiday celebration. Newport will be welcoming performers from the historic Palace Theatre in Manchester, New Hampshire, as they present “A Christmas Carol.”

Southwest Arkansas The Southwest area boasts 13 events along the trail. Courthouses, town squares, parades, city parks, and streets will be glowing for the season. Historic Washington State Park lights its preserved cityscape with luminaries and offers candlelight tours. Hot Springs festoons its historic downtown with lights, while Garvan Woodland Gardens features more than four-million lights. A 50-foot-tall rose tree stands as the garden’s focal point. In Prescott you can have breakfast with Santa, while in El Dorado you can drive under one of the largest man-made Christmas trees in Arkansas.

Central Arkansas The Arkansas State Capitol lighting is a tradition dating back 75 years. The Big Jingle Jubilee Parade ends at the capitol for the throwing of the switch by Secretary of State Mark Martin. New in Little Rock is the light show at the First Security Amphitheater in Riverfront Park that will be choreographed with animation and music. The River Lights in the Rock will once again be in holiday colors. Both Sherwood and North Little Rock’s Burns Park have drive-through displays. Conway’s 54-foot community tree will be glowing again this year in the downtown area along with special sales offered by the merchants. Sherwood’s annual lights through Sherwood Forest feature a mile of displays and the Santa Express while Jacksonville offers its annual setting downtown aglow. The Saline County Courthouse in Benton is lighted for the season and offers a gazebo for visits with Santa.

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New Insights from Expectant Parents

(StatePoint) There are a lot of items parents don’t necessarily know they will need before their new bundle of joy comes. Preparing for baby is exciting, but the pregnancy journey also can be overwhelming. Mom is expected to tackle big to-do’s before baby comes -- including making a baby registry.

It’s not always clear what to include on the registry. How many diapers and wipes will baby need in that first year? Nearly half of moms don’t realize that on average they will change 2,200 diapers in baby’s first year, according to a new survey conducted by Huggies Little Snugglers Diapers, which focus on offering outstanding skin care with a gentle absorb liner.

Even with countless resources available online, nearly 80 percent of moms report their friends are a primary influence on their baby registry choices.

Is there something you wish you could add to your registry, but simply can’t? Parents can now register their wishes -- such as a dream nursery, help with hospital bills, or a year’s supply of diapers. If you’re selected as a winner, Huggies will do everything they can to make your wish come true. For more information and to enter, visit huggies.com/registerwish.

FAMILY

Basil and Penny Kesterson of Wickes, Arkansas recently celebrated their 30th wedding The anniversary. couple was wed on November 25, 1984 at the First Presbyterian Church in DeQueen. Their children are Tony, Travis, and Brandon and the couple enjoy 18 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

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Sarah and Randall Horton, of Mena, are the proud parents of a baby boy, born on November 24th.

Christina Moss and Eric Knop, of Wickes, are the proud parents of a baby boy, born on November 26th.

Destinie Miller and Victor Morrales, of Waldron, are the proud parents of a baby girl, born on December 1st.

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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 November 23, 2014 A Mena woman reported that she is receiving inappropriate text messages and photos from an individual. Case is pending review by the prosecuting attorney for issuance of a warrant.

A local man reported his concern for the way his 8-year-son is acting out his aggressions. Most recently, the boy had broken a window at a neighboring house. The case was turned over to juvenile authorities.

Branden Allen Foster, 23, of Mena was charged with 2nd degree battery, resisting arrest, fleeing on foot, and obstructing governmental operations. The arrest followed an attempt to serve an outstanding felony warrant for theft by receiving. The warrant was served.

November 24, 2014 Kyle Steven Gobsby, 25, of Cove was charged with 3rd degree battery and public intoxication after a local woman came to the police department to make a complaint.

November 25, 2014 Report was taken from a local woman regarding a physical altercation with another Mena woman. The suspect was contacted and the case awaits a statement from the second woman.

James Wilkinson, 48, of Hatfield was charged with driving on a suspended license and having no proof of insurance.

The arrest followed a traffic stop.

November 26, 2014 A local man reported that while he was away from his residence someone broke in and stole several items. Case is pending.

Michael Williams, 43, of Mena was charged with driving on a suspended driver’s license. The arrest followed a traffic stop.

November 27, 2014 A Mena man reported that while he and his family were away from their residence

at a dinner, someone broke into the house and stole several tools. Case is pending.

November 28, 2014 A local woman made a complaint that her former husband left their 10-year-old son with a teenage relative and no adult supervision. No criminal activity was committed.

November 29, 2014 No reports filed.

Officers completed an additional eight reports and worked four accidents.

Polk County Sheriff’s Department November 24, 2014 Traffic stop on Highway 88 East near the Ink community led to the arrest of James M. McComack, 45, of Kingston, OK, on Charges of DWI and Driving Left of Center.

Report from complainant on Lloyd Lane near Hatfield of the theft of a transmission and an engine block, all valued at $300.00.

Investigation continues.

Report from complainant on McQuarrie Lane near Cove of $300.00 in damages to an entry door caused by a hunter’s stray bullet.

Report from complainant on Polk 117 near Mena of being harassed by an acquaintance. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

November 25, 2014 No reports were filed.

November 26, 2014 Report of break-in and thefts of equipment and household items at storage units in Cove, totaling losses at $311.00.

Investigation continues.

November 27, 2014 Report from complainant on Polk 29 near Hatfield of the break-in and theft of a firearm, knife and television, all valued at $1,800.00. Investigation continues.

November 28, 2014 Report from complainant on Highway 8 East in the Big Fork community of the break-in and theft of a television and cash, totaling losses at $806.00. The television was later returned to the residence.

Investigation continues.

Report from walk-in complainant of being harassed by an acquaintance.

Officer advised both parties of legal options, and that all harassment needed to cease.

Report from complainant on Highway 71 South near Vandervoort of an unauthorized person on their property.

Report of a domestic disturbance that caused $378.19 in damages to a vehicle.

Information has been provided to the

Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Report from complainant on Polk 39 near the Potter community of the theft of a television, valued at $768.00. Investigation continues.

Report from walk-in complainant of being harassed by an acquaintance.

Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Report from a Mena man of problems with child custody exchange.

November 29, 2014 No reports were filed.

November 30, 2014 Report from complainant on Polk 38

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near the Potter community of an unattended death.

Report from complainant on Polk 53 near Mena of the break-in and theft of prescription medication and two knives, all valued at $50.00. Investigation continues.

Report from complainant of problems with child custody exchange.

Arrested was Jason E. Tomblin, 36, of Mena, on a Charge of Public Intoxication.

Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 30 Incarcerated Inmates; 12 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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Moments from America’s History Remembering Pearl Harbor

HISTORY

IN THE NEWS One Year Ago:

December 3, 2014

BY JEFF OLSON Year after year, many of us can probably remember a date from America's history which is significant 1. Sterling Machinery Honored by from the standpoints of both country and family. This is certainly true for me. It was seventy-three years ago this Sunday, December 7, 1941, that the Japanese Empire launched a surprise attack on the American Global Giant GE naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii which launched the U.S. into World War II. The attack commenced at 2. Weather Threatens Postponement of about 7:50 am and by morning's end there were approximately 2,400 people dead, 1,300 wounded, and 19 Mena Christmas Festival ships and more than 300 airplanes destroyed or damaged. These losses were devastating, dealing a huge 3. Cove Welcomes Santa & The blow to America's Pacific fleet and to our national morale, but fortunately our aircraft carriers were not at Pearl Harbor. They would sail to fight another day, and those days came six months later when they would hand the much Holidays larger Japanese naval force a stunning and decisive defeat in the Battle of Midway.

As a boy, I can remember asking my father more than once about his military service and to see his medals and one question that I asked him was where he was on that Sunday morning of December 7th. He replied that he NATIONAL was duck hunting and heard the news about the attack after returning home. The next day, the United States 1. Obama Tells Youth Obamacare declared war on Japan and within six months my father was drafted into the U.S. Army. He subsequently served for Cheaper Than Cell Phone Bill nearly two years in combat in the southwest Pacific theater before being seriously wounded in June 1944.

2. Obama Turns Attention to Income Much has been written about this date which in the words of President Franklin Roosevelt, "will live in infamy."

While not all accounts of that day tell Inequality the exact same story about its history 3. Budget Negotiators Seeking to Avoid and root cause(s), there is no quesShutdown Near Deal tion that it unified America as she had rarely (if ever) been, before or since.

World War II was the most costly war in history; in lives, destruction, and far-reaching consequences. America's "Greatest Generation," fought World War II on the combat front and home front, and it took commitment and sacrifice on both to achieve victory - a victory which is one reason I have the freedom to write this and you to read it on this day. Ours may not be the greatest generations, but we must be great enough to make our own commitments and sacrifices needed on all fronts to preserve a free America; a nation which needs to achieve greater unity and a return to good old-fashioned patriotism without relying on our enemies to give us the impetus to do so. Let us not have to experience another "Remember Pearl Harbor" or "Remember 911" to once again come together as one nation, perhaps even One Nation Under God. I would like to close with an excerpt from President Roosevelt's address to Congress in the House Chamber on December 8, 1941, as war was declared against Japan. "No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory.... There is no blinking at the fact that our people, our territory and our interests are in grave danger. With confidence in our armed forces - with the unbounding determination of our people - we will gain the inevitable triumph - so help us God."

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SELECTED RESPONSES TO OUR RANDOM QUESTIONS OF THE DAY:

WHAT IS YOUR ALL TIME FAVORITE CHRISTMAS SONG? Glenn Morrell White Christmas

Terri Ann Floyd Armijo Mary did you know!

Lorea Fairless Silent night.

Susan Vaught It can upon a midnight clear, & Oh Holy Night. #canihave2?

Debby R Odom Mary Did You Know Joy Elizabeth Cogburn Mary did you know? And the Pentatonic is the best.

Also I heard the bells. Not sure that is the name but it starts out that way Cindy Watkins Silver Bells Kristopher Lyle Oh Holy Night Leah Nicole Burt Holly jolly christmas burl ives Paula Perry Sayers Mary Did You Know. The version by Pentatonix is awesome!!

Naomi Elder What child is this.

Jim Ruggerio This spelling will do zero justice to it but here we go....."me lee kaliki mucka" Bing Crosby Hawaiian Christmas song Michael Cassell Wonderful Christmas Time By Paul McCartney.

Beth Hendrix Silver Bells, I always love the Christmas movies that show the busy sidewalk scenes, with the Christmas lights and the people are happy and smiling and greeting each other and joyful in the season, I have never experienced that kind of Christmas!!

Katie Perez One King by Point of Grace Lawana Howard Callahan Drummer Boy by Pentatonix

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Three handsome male dogs are walking down the street when they see a beautiful, enticing, female Poodle. The three male dogs fall all over themselves in an effort to be the one to reach her first, but end up arriving in front of her at the same time. The males are speechless before her beauty, slobbering on themselves and hoping for just a glance from her in return.

Aware of her charms and her obvious effect on the three suitors, she decides to be kind and tells them "The first one who can use the words "liver" and "cheese" together in an imaginative, intelligent sentence can go out with me."

The sturdy, muscular black Lab speaks up quickly and says "I love liver and cheese." "Oh, how childish," said the Poodle. "That shows no imagination or intelligence whatsoever."

She turned to the tall, shiny Golden Retriever and said "How well can you do?" “Um. I HATE liver and cheese," blurts the Golden Retriever.

"My, my," said the Poodle. "I guess it's hopeless. That's just as dumb as the Lab's sentence." She then turns to the last of the three dogs and says, "How about you, little guy?"

The last of the three, tiny in stature, but big in fame and finesse, is the Taco Bell Chihuahua. He gives her a smile, a sly wink, turns to the Golden Retriever and the Lab and says, "Liver alone. Cheese mine."

December 3, 2014

The Online Shopping Experience

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BY MELANIE BUCK With Christmas upon us, many of us are scrambling to find the perfect gift for those we love.

Some of you probably braved the Thanksgiving Day specials or Black Friday and got the deal of the century. I decided to skip most of it this year. When shopping becomes more of a chore than a fun outing, I tend to want to stay home.

One thing I love about technology and the world wide web is that we now have the option to stay home, missing the excitement of grown adults rolling on the floor, throwing profanities and punches, over the astronomically low sale price of that flat screen TV that they want so badly.

I decided to do most of my shopping from the comfort of my couch, with my feet propped up, sipping my hot chocolate, watching my big screen (that I payed too much for last year), and browsed the internet for the same deals that I would’ve dodged punches for in the store.

Shopping online was something I tried to ‘buck’ at first. I believe in the experience of looking, feeling, and touching the product over before I buy. However, in recent years, the online experience has gotten to be quite a bit easier.

You can view the product, see what sizes or colors are available, email the picture to your sister to make sure that’s what your niece really wants, and add it to your cart, all with just the movement of your mouse and the click of your finger. No bags to carry, no car to load, just you, your computer, and the FedEx truck.

Online specials are sometimes better than those in the store. When you sign up for an account on most sites, you’ll begin to receive emails with extra special deals and coupons. This insures that you save the maximum. From department stores to restaurants, my email fills up daily with the best deals. It’s also easier to compare prices.

If you haven’t tried online shopping yet, you should do so soon. It saves time, gas, energy, (and sometimes, your sanity) and gives you a peaceful shopping experience.

Until next week, Happy Shopping!

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December 3, 2014

Weekly Publication

UP TO 20 WORDS - $4 PER WEEK, $0.25 EACH ADDITIONAL WORD BORDER $1 I buy Sterling Silverware forks, knives, and spoons. May be damaged but must be marked ‘sterling.’ I buy pre-1965 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.

TFN For Sale: Solid Wood Espresso Console/Sofa Table with drawer and bottom shelf. In good condition. Asking $200.

TFN/INH Call or text 479-216-3091.

There has been an account set up to help with the funeral expenses for Debbie Bass at Union Bank. Any donation would help and be greatly appreciated.

12/3 Thank you very much.

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.

Clean & Comfortable Housing since 1969, J Ray & Maria’s MH Park and Rentals, Hwy 71N, Mena, 479-394TFN 1252.

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

12/17 RICH MOUNTAIN CONSERVATION DISTRICT will be accepting applications and/or resumes for a temporary position of Conservation Aide. This position will consist of office and field work. Requirements include: Clean Driving Record and must pass Background Check. Applications may be picked up and turned in at the office of Rich Mountain Conservation District between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday at 508 7th Street in Mena. If you have questions, call 479-394-1782 ext. 3. Application 12/10 Deadline is December 15, 2014.

Garage Sale! 303 Gary Drive in Mena. Lots of good stuff. Small furniture, appliances, kitchenware, electronics, books, men and women’s clothing, household things. All priced to sell! Sale is inside, rain or shine!

Thursday and Friday, December 4th and 5th.

12/3

Joe Bill Ward: Specializing in Concrete. Septic Tanks, Gravel, Backhoe, and Dump Truck Services. Over 40 12/10 years of experience. 479-883-9298.

Notice: This is the final notice to Amy Pajuodis and Michael Harvey that the trailer located at 3948 Hwy 8 West, Mena, AR will be considered abandoned along with all content 21 days from Nov. 26, 2014 and will be disposed of accordingly unless you contact Edith Ruth with final moving arrangements at 870-389-6311 or 479234-1166.

12/03 I wonder if you wonder that my heart is broken, if you do and do nothing then the wells of sorrow will be eternal.

12/03

The Family of LJ Posey would like to express their sincere thanks for all the expressions of sympathy during our recent loss. Thanks for all the cards, calls, texts, food, the beautiful flowers, your prayers, and for all the love and kindness shown to our family. A special thanks to the ladies at the Southside Church of God for the wonderful meal. May God bless you! The 12/03 LJ Posey Family.

Humane Society of the Ouachitas Pet of the Week for the Week of December 3, 2014 Quigley is an awesome looking big boy! This handsome dog is friendly and well behaved on leash. Alert, smart, is neutered, large sized, has his shots, and is house trained with a dog door. Quigley has beautiful deep gold and white fur and golden eyes. Quigley was the hit at a shelter event recently. He happily greeted everyone he met, be they person or dog. He loved the activity and energy of all the people saying hi to him. Well socialized and good natured. He even gets along with cats! This is a guy you can take out on the town with you. He will also look striking riding in your passenger seat. He really has unique and attractive looks. Come meet him and see for yourself!

Give us a call. You’ll be glad you did!

OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday through Saturday 10 AM until 2 PM 368 Polk Co. Rd. 50, Mena, AR OFFICE PHONE NUMBER: (479) 394-5682 WEB SITE: www.hsomena.org HSO is a NO KILL Shelter HSO is not affiliated with any other local, state or national animal rescue organization. HSO is a 501(c)(3) organization and your donations are tax deductible.

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THE POLK COUNTY PULSE

2014 Ford Mustang GT Gentry Price: $26,400

2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Gentry Price: $2,900

2011 Nissan Cube Gentry Price: $12,900

Pmt based on $13,900 sales price with $500 down at 3.29% APR @ 72 months w.a.c.

2012 Chevy Sonic LTZ Gentry Price: $205/month*1

December 3, 2014

2012 Suzuki SX4 Gentry Price: $144/month*2

2003 Ford F-150

2002 Ford Mustang GT Convertible Gentry Price: $7,990

2014 Chevy Cruze LT Gentry Price: $263/month*3

Very nice truck, must come drive this clean truck

Gentry Price: $7,999

2008 Chevy Trail Blazer Gentry Price: $10,900

2009 Chrysler Town & Country Gentry Price: $160/Month*4

* Payment based on 3.29% APR @ 72 Months TTDL Not Included. 1. Based on $13,900 sales price. 2. Based on $9,900 sales price. 3. Based on $17,700 sales price. 4. Based on $10,950 sales price.

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