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Your DAILY News Sources: KENA 104.1 FM & MyPulseNews.com Roberts’ Appeal Rejected by Arkansas Supreme Court The Arkansas Supreme Court Thursday rejected the appeal of death row inmate Karl Roberts of Polk County who argued that he shouldn't be executed because he was diagnosed with schizophrenia. Justices upheld a lower court's ruling against Roberts, who was convicted and sentenced to death for the 1999 killing of his 12-year-old-niece Andi Brewer. Brewer's body was found near Cove. Brewer's mother, Republican State Representative Rebecca Petty, has served in the Arkansas House since 2015.

Arkansas doesn't have any executions scheduled and its supply of lethal injection

drugs expired last year. The state has said it is not actively searching for lethal injection drugs.

Roberts' attorney had argued that the inmate's schizophrenia hampered his defense during his 2000 trial in Polk County because he believed that his jailers were secretly recording him.

The court, however, said there's no categorical prohibition on sentencing a person with schizophrenia to death. It also said his claim of incompetency wasn't ready to be adjudicated since no execution date has been set.

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Cash Mob Once Again Supporting Downtown Businesses Submitted by Judy Thompson Downtown is the heart of a community. Downtown Business Liaison and Cash Mob Coordinator Judy Thompson is inviting everyone to be a part of that heart by attending the Valentine Cash Mob on Saturday, February 8, 10:00 AM. The Mob is being hosted by Wild Hare Art Glass Studio, 609 Mena Street. There will be complimentary refreshments, door prizes and games. It will be a great time to meet new friends and renew old friendships.

Cash Mobs continue to be popular throughout the country and are an entertaining way to encourage shoppers into businesses where they not only normally shop but also to stores that they are not

familiar with. The monthly Mobs provide an opportunity to shop at various businesses and promote the Buy Local effort of Downtown Partners.

Through the Mena Downtown Partners member businesses, door prizes and special incentives are given to Mob’sters.

Rules to participate are very simple… 1) Commit to spend at least $20 at each Cash Mob and 2) Have fun. Thompson reminds that you do not have to be pre-registered as a Mob member. Just show up and sign in at the door. Everyone is invited. Help the local economy and indulge in that all-American pastime of….shopping! Be a part of the community heart and have a fun time doing it on February 8.

Acorn FCCLA Members Host Game Night at Local Nursing Home Acorn FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America) began participating in a community service project in September.

They decided in August that they wanted to visit a nursing home each month because so many residents do not have family who can visit them on a regular basis.

The students decided that they would go to Peach Tree Assisted Living Facility and they began working with the Activities Coordinator at Peach Tree to asses what the needs were of individual residents.

It was decided that the residents would

love to have a game night. So members of the Acorn FCCLA have been hosting a board game night every month. In December, they played board games and sang Christmas carols. And, this past Saturday, they hosted a Senior Prom.

Students will continue to go to Peach Tree for game night through May. This project has been an amazing experience for everyone involved. The students enjoy it as much as the residents do. It has truly been an experience that has connected the generations.

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@MyPulseNews This week, the Department of Finance and Administration announced that effective February 3, 2020, all 134 State Revenue Offices will have the ability to issue a Real ID. Representative John Maddox Arkansas is taking part in the federal nationwide initiative to improve the security of state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards, which will help fight terrorism and reduce identity fraud.

Starting October 1, 2020 anyone who boards a domestic flight or enters a federal building will need a Real ID driver's license, Identification Card or other approved documentation required by the United States Department of Homeland Security.

When we previously reminded constituents of the upcoming deadline, just 25 State Revenue Offices could issue a Real

ID. Now, DFA has expanded the capability to all revenue offices to make it more convenient.

The cost to obtain a REAL ID does not differ from the cost to obtain or renew a license or ID. Current Driver Licenses (DL) can upgrade to REAL ID at any time by purchasing a duplicate license. The fee for a duplicate DL is $10.00 and expiration dates remain the same. If within one year of the expiration date, you may renew and convert to the Arkansas Real ID. At regular renewal periods, the REAL ID may be purchased for $40.00 and will not expire for eight (8) years.

Real ID will not replace a U.S. Passport or allow border crossing. A Real ID Driver’s License is optional and only required for individuals who wish to continue using their Driver’s License to board domestic flights or enter federal buildings after October 1, 2020.

Should you have any questions about the Real ID, please contact the Office of Driver Services at 501-682-7059, email questions to driver.services@dfa.arkansas.gov or VISIT www.ar.gov/realid or www.dhs.gov/real-id.

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Reflections from History and Faith - Tolerance: Genuine or Counterfeit?

By Jeff Olson English is an interesting and unique language. Not only can one word have more than one meaning, but the meanings can change over time. For instance, words such as joint, mouse, family, and even family values have changed or expanded in their meanings in recent history. Have you ever stopped to think just how and why this has happened? There can be several explanations offered, but essentially it comes down to a change in cultural/societal norms and customs which originate primarily from and survive through the religious/moral foundations and health of a culture.

Another such word which has undergone a transformation is “tolerance.” Webster’s definition of tolerance includes “to recognize and respect [others’ beliefs, practices, etc.] without sharing them” and “to bear or put up with [someone or something not especially liked].” In other words, respecting and protecting the legitimate right of others, even those with whom you disagree and those who are different from you. The Bible teaches this in such verses as Romans 12:16-18 and, in Romans 15:7. As the Bible illustrates, tolerance values and accepts the individual without necessarily approving of or participating in his or her beliefs or behavior. Traditional tolerance differentiates between what a person thinks or does and the person himself/herself. Scripture does not teach that what we do constitutes the whole of what we are (Isaiah 59:2). If it did, then Christ could not have separated our sins from us and thrown them into the sea of his forgetfulness (Micah 7:18-19). Hence, He loved us but hated our sin.

In its gradual transformation within the American lexicon, “tolerance” has taken on a totally different meaning and often under a platitudinous and benign stealth. When you hear “tolerance” used in its “politically correct” context, it may sound like the traditional tolerance but it is vastly different.

In the words of author Stanley J. Grenz, in this new tolerance “truth is relative to the community in which a person participates. And since there are many human communities, there are necessarily many different truths.” Another author noted, “....since truth is described by language, and all language is created by humans, all truth is created by humans.” Thus, this new tolerance finds the cornerstone of its foundation in the secularization or death of what I call true truth. With this death, no longer are right and wrong absolute and

unchanging nor are they communicated to men and women by God. Men and women, not God, become the final arbiters of truth and morality which are relative and at the discretion of their own subjective and vacillating whims and opinions. To be tolerant requires not only patience and fairness towards opposing views, but an endorsement of them as morally equivalent to all others. In the Scriptures, God revealed to mankind that there are certain absolute truths - truths that are true for all people, in all places, and for all time (Exodus 20:1217, Leviticus 19:11, Ephesians 4:32, Philippians 2:1-11), and above all; John 14:6.

Compromising God’s eternal truths at the altar of tolerance will only undermine the very foundation upon which man’s inherent value, dignity, and rights exist as well as the fundamental core from which all legitimate claims to tolerance begin.

As the late Francis Schaeffer said: if there is no absolute moral standard, then one cannot say in a final sense that anything is right or wrong. By absolute I mean that which always applies to all people at all times - that which provides a final or ultimate standard. There must be absolutes if there are to be morals, and there must be absolutes if there are to be real values.

If there are no absolutes beyond man’s ideas, then there is no final appeal to judge between individuals and groups whose moral judgments conflict. We are merely left with conflicting opinions and man, not God, becomes the final arbiter.” Schaeffer is right. In the end, it is the one(s) who has the loudest voice and the most strength and influence whose “values” will dominate. In other words, might makes right.

This new version of tolerance is fast becoming a norm of our society and it is finding fertile soil in the minds of our young, eroding the foundations of truth on which our faith and morality have been based.

F.J. Kinsman stated, “To tolerant everything is to teach nothing,” which leads us to conclude; if there is no truth, then what is there to teach? With this new brand of tolerance, we are seeing not just the death of truth but we are also seeing a decline in virtue, justice, and conviction because these can only exist when there is a universal standard to define them by. “Tolerance is the virtue of the man without convictions,” as G.K. Chesterton put it. The privatization of faith, the tyranny of the individual, and the disintegration of human rights are also victims of this counter-culture war. The great English writer Dorothy Sayers put it this

way. “In the world it is called tolerance, but in hell it is called Despair, the sin that believes in nothing, cares for nothing, seeks to know nothing, interferes with nothing, enjoys nothing, hates nothing, finds purpose in nothing, lives for nothing and remains alive because there is nothing for which it will die.” And, as one American statesman said - the new tolerance is not the opposite of intolerance, but the counterfeit of it.

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

POLK COUNTY ARRAIGNMENTS All criminal information is merely an accusation and the Defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. Prosecuting Attorney Andy Riner, within and for the 18th-West Judicial District of the State of Arkansas, of which Polk County is a part, in the name and by the authority of the State of Arkansas, on oath, do hereby accuse the defendants of committing in Polk County, Arkansas the following crimes: State of Arkansas Vs. Aaron Riley Nathaniel, White Male, age 37, Count I: Possession of Methamphetamine with the Purpose to Deliver, a Class “B” Felony.

Count II: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Class “D” Felony. Count III: Possession of a schedule I or schedule II Controlled Substance that is not Methamphetamine or Cocaine with the Purpose to Deliver, Class “C” Felony.

State of Arkansas Vs. Barbara Connell, White Female, age 25, Count I: Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance, Class “D” Felony. Count II: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Class “D” Felony.

POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT January 27, 2020 Arrested by an officer with the Grannis Police Department was Christina L. Jewell, 46, of Cove, on Charges of DWI, Careless/ Prohibited Driving and No Proof of Insurance.

January 28, 2020 Report from complainant on Polk 36 near Hatfield of being harassed by an acquaintance. Deputy responded. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Report of a one-vehicle accident on Highway 71 North near Mena. Deputies responded. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

January 29, 2020 Report from complainant on Polk 116 near Mena of the theft of a firearm, valued at $400.00. Investigation continues.

Report of disruptive behavior led to a

14-year-old male being issued a Juvenile Citation for Disorderly Conduct. The juvenile was released to the custody of a parent/guardian.

Arrested was Teresa M. Denton, 47, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear.

Arrested by a trooper with the Arkansas State Police was Enrich Hauk, 34, of Dequeen, on Charges of DWI, Reckless Driving, Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License and Obstructing Governmental Operations.

January 30, 2020 Report from complainant on Polk 277 near Vandervoort of the theft of diesel fuel, totaling losses at $106.50. Investigation continues.

Report from complainant on Diamond Rose Lane near Shady Grove of the breakin and theft of prescription medications and household items, totaling losses at $54.00.

Investigation continues.

Report of a disturbance on Highway 71 South near Cove. Deputy responded. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Arrested was Matthew E. Cannon, 39, of Mena, on a Warrant for Theft of Property and Breaking or Entering.

Arrested was Doug L. Marschall, 24, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

January 31, 2020 Traffic stop on Highway 71 South near Cove led to the arrest of Colton K. Baker, 19, of Cove, on Charges of Possession of a Schedule VI Controlled Substance and No Vehicle Insurance.

Arrested was David H. Horton, 33, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear.

February 1, 2020 Report from complainant on Muscadine Lane near Potter of the break-in and vandalism to a vacant residence. Investigation continues.

Report of a disturbance on Polk 92 near Shady Grove led to Citations for Minor in Possession and Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor being issued to Anna E. Hunter, 20, and Hattie M. Hunter, 20, both of Mena.

February 2, 2020 Request for a welfare check at a residence in Mena.

Report from a business on Highway 71 South in Cove of the receipt of counterfeit money. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Arrested was John D. T. Kahn, 19, of Ashdown, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

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

Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 22 Incarcerated Inmates , with 12 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.

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USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Accepting 2020 EQIP Applications through February 28, 2020 LITTLE ROCK, January 28, 2020 – Farmers and landowners in Arkansas have until Feb. 28, 2020, to submit applications to receive financial assistance to implement conservation activities through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) for the 2020 program year. Applicants can sign up at their local USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service field service center.

Assistance is available to help farmers and landowners plan and implement conservation practices to improve water quality, build healthier soil, improve grazing and forest lands, conserve energy, enhance organic operations, establish or improve wildlife habitat and achieve other environmental benefits on the landscape. NRCS accepts program applications continuously. However, to be considered for funding during this signup applications must be received by Feb. 28, 2020. Applications received after this date will be considered

in later funding periods, subject to funding availability.

EQIP contracts provide financial assistance to help plan and implement conservation practices to improve soil health, water quality, improve grazing and forest lands, and establish or improve wildlife habitat. EQIP can also help Arkansas farmers and landowners meet Federal, State, and local environmental regulations.

Additionally, NRCS offers special initiatives, including: • Organic Initiative - helps producers install conservation practices on certified organic operations or those working toward organic certification • On-Farm Energy Initiative - helps producers conserve energy on their operations • StrikeForce Initiative - addressing needs in 48 persistent poverty counties to more effectively use conservation programs • Seasonal high tunnel system – de-

signed to help producers extend the growing season, increase productivity, keep plants at a steady temperature, and conserve water and energy All applications will be evaluated for funding based on local, state and nationally developed criteria to optimize environmen-

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For more information, visit http://www. ar.nrcs.usda.gov/ or contact the local USDA/NRCS field service center.

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Terry Neal Griffith

Terry Neal Griffith age 71 of Denton, Texas passed away Friday, January 24, 2020 in Texas.

Terry was born on May 2, 1948 in Mena, Arkansas to the late George T. Griffith and the late Margie Lorene Hart Griffith. He worked for Dillard’s as a heating and air maintenance employee. Terry was an avid gun collector. He was a beautiful singer and talented guitar player and also a great storyteller of funny stories. Terry enjoyed being outdoors hunting and fishing. He was a loving and kind father, grandfather, brother and friend to all who knew him. Terry will be dearly missed.

He is survived by: Daughter: Sondra Valentine and husband Jay of Indianapolis, Indiana; Grandchild: Allison Clark of Indianapolis, Indiana;Step-son: Eric Flood of California; Brother: Thomas Griffith of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Sisters: Susan Regan of Sperry, Oklahoma, Barbara Griffith of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Karen Jones of Sperry, Oklahoma He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Margie Lorene Griffith and a nephew Charles Bell.

Memorial service was Saturday, February 01, 2020 at Beasley-Wood Chapel at 2:00 p.m. under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Family and friends visitation was one hour prior to service at Beasley-Wood.

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Dillard Wayne Reed Dillard Wayne Reid age 77 of Mena, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, January

28, 2020 in Waldron.

Wayne was born on August 23, 1942 in Mena, Arkansas to the late Thaddeus Dillard Reid and the late Arvie Gladys Fleming Reid. He enjoyed working as a farmer, poultry grower and cattle rancher a career he loved. Wayne was a hard worker and would help anyone in need and was a friend to everybody. He was a loving brother, uncle and friend. He will be dearly missed.

He is survived by: Sisters: Marilyn Hogan of Waldron, Arkansas, Nancy Thompson of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Nieces and Nephews: Mike Hogan and wife Kim, Cheryl Seidel and husband Stuart, Bary Hogan and wife Christine, Annette Smith and husband David,Chris Thompson and wife Wendy, Darin Thompson and wife Jill, John Richard Reid He was preceded in death by his parents Thaddeus and Gladys Reid, a brother Arvil Alger and his nephew Mitchell Thompson.

Funeral service were Friday, January 31, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at First Christian Church in Mena with Reverend Gary Garret officiating. Interment will follow in the Owens Chapel Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Visitation was at First Christian Church in Mena from 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Pallbearers were Chris Thompson, Darin Thompson, Bary Hogan, Joseph Thompson and Jeffrey Hogan.

Honorary pallbearers will be Raymond Falls, Duane Webb, Tom Earhart, Steve Barney, Lee Pridgin and Charles Lacefield.

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Walter Charles “Charlie” Vaught Walter Charles “Charlie” Vaught, age 79, of Hatfield, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at the Earlene Howard Hospice Home in Springdale, Arkansas.

He was born on Wednesday, February 14, 1940 to Charley and Nettie Mitchell Vaught in Langley, Arkansas.

Charlie was a good man who loved his family. He was a logger for many years before working at U.S. Motors in Mena for twenty years. Charlie eventually retired from the Polk County Road Department.

He raised dogs and enjoyed spending time with his grandkids any time that he could. Charlie loved his companion, Bonnie, with all his heart. Charlie was a loving companion, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and a great friend and will be missed by all who knew him.

Charlie is preceded in death by his parents; one son, Dennis Vaught; three brothers, Rufus Vaught, Geloy Vaught, and Kenneth Vaught; and one sister, Olive White.

Charlie is survived by his loving companion, Bonnie Martin of Hatfield; one son and daughter in law, Mitch and Bobbi Vaught of Berryville, Arkansas; one daughter and son in law, Susie and Kevin Brown of Glen Allen, Virginia; one brother and sister in law, Gail and Doylene Vaught of Smithville, Oklahoma; one sister and brother in law, June and G.E. Montgomery of Mountain Home, Arkansas; sister in law, Lavelle Vaught of Malvern, Arkansas; five grandchildren, Shane Brown of Richmond, Virginia, Joshua Brown of Lowell, Arkansas, Daniel Brown of Richmond, Virginia, Chelsea Abendroth of Holiday Island, Arkansas, and Shelby Vaught of Kenilworth, Utah; four great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

A funeral service was held Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena with Brother Jefferson Mattox officiating. Interment followed at the Foote Cemetery in Cove, Arkansas. A visitation was held on Friday, January 31, 2020 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena.

Pallbearers were Shane Brown, Joshua Brown, Daniel Brown, Scott Vaught, Clifton Vaught, and Brian Vaught.

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Diversity in Agriculture Conference set for Feb. 27-28

Mena Mayor, Seth Smith signed a proclamation declaring Feb. 3-7,2020 as National School Counseling Week. The Mena School Counselors were recognized at the Holly Harshman Elementary Bearcat Eyes Are Watching Pep Assembly on Friday, Jan. 31st. for the extraordinary difference they make in our schools. Pictured with Mayor Smith from left to right: Tonya Thacker, Vicky Maye, Linda Collins & Leilani Rose. Submitted photo.

LITTLE ROCK — A Diversity in Agriculture conference has been set for Feb. 27-28 in an effort expand the awareness of the career and business opportunities that exist in agriculture. The conference will allow participants to explore opportunities through success stories and networking. It also is intended to foster an expansion of public and private partnerships within agriculture, Arkansas’ largest industry sector, accounting for more than $20 billion annually.

To be held at the Wyndham Riverfront in North Little Rock, the conference begins with registration at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27, and continues at 8 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 28, with registration and breakfast. It will feature breakout sessions for college students in agriculture, as well as beginning and experienced farmers.

“This first of a kind conference will bring together agriculture communities from across our state to network, gain knowledge of current and future practices in agriculture and give students an opportunity to explore the various fields in agriculture,” said Jason Smedley, ArFB’s assistant director of local affairs and rural development, who is coordinating the event.

Registration fee of $10 is being charged for the event and will include a networking reception on Feb. 27 along with breakfast and lunch on Feb. 28. Students will be admitted free.

Visit https://diversityinag.eventbrite.com for registration, ticket purchasing, hotel information and more. To learn more about the conference, contact Smedley at 501529-0076 or jason.smedley@arfb.com.

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Mena to Host ArDOT Meeting Feb. 11 Mena will be he site of of a public meeting hosted by the Arkansas Department of Transportation on Feburary 11 at the Ouachita Center on the campus of the Uinversity of Arkansas Rich Mountain at 5:30 p.m.

The meeting is one of 12 across the state.

The purpose of the meetings which began on January 21 in Monticello, is to give feedback to ArDOT on the proposed extension of the half-cent sales tax and the projects that will be funded by the tax.

Attendees will have the opportunity to

Jodie Jennings, Worthy Matron; Judy Olmstead, Secretary; and Rolinda Allen presented a check for $300 from Mena Chapter 243 Order of the Eastern Star of Arkansas to Jeri Ashcraft, Nursing Instructor at UARM. The scholarship will be used to assist UARM nursing students with their education costs. “The nursing profession is one of the fastest growing job sectors. We are grateful for generous donations from our local community that enable students to pursue their nursing education,” said UARM Chancellor Dr. Phillip Wilson. If you would like to join the Eastern Star in supporting the nursing programs or are interested in supporting a different educational program at UARM, contact Dr. Diann Gathright, Director of Development - 479.394.1212 or by emailing foundation@uarichmountain.edu. The UA Rich Mountain Foundation is a 501c3 and all gifts are tax deductible.

take a look at displays, speak with ArDOT staff, as well as interact with ArDOT Director Scott Bennett. The meeting will include a frief formal presentation on the condition of the state highway system and how extending the sales tax would impact the state highway system.

The existing tax generates nearly $300 million annually. ArDOT receive $205 million of the $300 million while $43 million is allocated to cities and $43 million to counties.

The tax extension will be on the November ballot.

UA Rich Mountain to Host ‘Fat Tuesday’ Fundraiser to Benefit Polk County Relay for Life The UA Rich Mountain Relay for Life team has announced their Fat Tuesday Fundraiser for February 18, 2020 which will include a ‘to go’ meal of authentic Cajun cuisine: jambalaya, white beans, greens, King cake, and bottled water for $7.50. Orders must be placed by February 14.

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Bucks concession trailer on February 18 from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. in front of the Ouachita Center on the main campus. Delivery is only available for orders of 10 or more inside city limits.

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The Mena senior teams traveled to De Queen Thursday night for conference action heard live on KQOR 105.3. The Bearcats pulled out a thrilling 43-41 victory, while the LadyCats fell to the Lady Leopards in the opening contest 42-28.

David Grenier, The Comfort Center Player of the Game, poured in 30 points to lead the Bearcats. Grenier was 12 of 14 from the charity stripe, including eight straight free throws down the stretch to seal the win. Marc Wilson added eight for

Mena as the Bearcats improved to 2-6 in league play and 5-13 overall.

The LadyCats led by as many as seven points in the first half and took a 17-13 lead into the locker room at half. But the Lady Leopards, who are undefeated in conference play, roared back in the second half to pull away for the 42-28 win. Gracie Lyle, The Comfort Center Player of the Game, paced Mena with 10 points. The LadyCats are 5-3 in conference play and 10-11 overall.

In Area Basketball Action Friday Night The Acorn senior teams played well at home Friday night as the Tigers and Lady Tigers posted big wins over Murfreesboro.

The Lady Tigers remained undefeated in conference play at 12-0 with a 71-57 win over the Lady Rattlers. The Acorn girls are 22-4 overall. Meanwhile, the Tigers defeated the Rattlers in senior boys action 68-58.

The Acorn boys improved to 10-2 in the league and 18-8 overall.

Cossatot River also protected the home floor Friday night against Gurdon. The Lady Eagles jumped out to a 22-4 lead at the end of the opening quarter and cruised to a 57-28 victory. The Cossatot River girls are 10-2 in the conference and 19-8 on the season. The Eagles won their fourth game of the year by turning back the Go Devils 48-40 in senior boys action.

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Commissioner of State Lands Office introduces online tax payments

Property owners who have delinquent real estate taxes can now pay online, the Commissioner of State Lands Office announced.

“We’re working to accommodate property owners and modernize the office,” Commissioner Tommy Land said. “As part of that, we’ve begun accepting online payments for delinquent real estate taxes.”

It’s the latest step the COSL office has taken to simplify the process of redeeming tax-delinquent real estate.

“We spent much of 2019 significantly reducing red tape for owners trying to redeem real estate,” Land said. “A major part of that was reducing the paperwork required and expanding the payment options we could accept. We appreciate the Arkansas General Assembly for approving the legislation that cleared the path for this.”

In the past, only the property owner or the owner’s heir could redeem tax-delinquent real estate from the COSL office.

Heirs seeking to redeem were required to submit documentation of their claim to the land.

Changes implemented mid-2019 allow anyone to redeem real estate back into the owner’s name. “What we’ve done simply streamlines the redemption process,” Land said. “It does not change the ownership; it just gets the property out of our office and back onto the county’s tax rolls.”

Accepting payments online expands that simplification process.

“Our office will still have some in-house work to do after receiving payment, so this is not instant redemption,” Land said. “But it will be faster and easier. Now taxpayers can redeem property at their convenience, without worrying about mail delivery or office hours.”

The COSL accepts online payments at its website, https://www.cosl.org.

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Mena School District was represented proudly at the 6th grade quiz bowl at UA Rich Mountain on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020. Our 6th grade Gifted and Talented students won 1st place after a long eventful day. We are very proud of our students and their hard work definitely paid off. These students were not only able to display their vast array of knowledge but they also encouraged each other throughout the day. They truly displayed the Bearcat pride. Pictured are: Eli Swall, Kate Wilson, Dax McMellon, Lynnlee Cook, Elliott Dugan, Sydney Jones, Levi Neufeld, Jackson Thompson, Max Rocha, Mackenzie Vega, Jayden Cox, Chloe Hooper, Brandon Dong, Tripp Hensley, Vally Reppo, Andrew Erickson, and Beck Vacca. Submitted photo.

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Louise Durham Elementary is thankful to donate $861.43 to the Polk County Humane Society in honor of Kindness Week last week! Our Heroes were so excited to present this check to Tina Monday during Rise and Shine! Pictured from left to right: LDE Counselor Linda Collins and Tina of the Polk County Humane Society. Submitted photo.

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

• 11:30 a.m. – Rotary Club of Mena/ Polk County meets at Papa’s Mexican Café. Contact Sue Cavner at (479)2345844 or Linda Rowe at (479)234-2575 for more info.

• 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. – St. Agnes Church will distribute food at the church office, 203 8th Street in Mena.

• 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Good Vibes Art Day at the Mena Art Gallery. All mediums welcome, from fiber art, painting and crafting. Open to public.

• 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. - The Cove Branch of the Polk County Library is open.

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

• 4:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous Women’s Meeting at the ABC Club, at 1159 Highway 71 South., Mena. (479)216-4606 or (479)243-0297.

• 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – LIVE Country & Gospel Music. Open to the public at the Daisy Room, Janssen Florist in downtown Mena.

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

• 6:00 p.m. – Disabled American Veterans & Auxiliary Meeting and Potluck.

Meeting follows dinner, American Legion at Veteran’s Park at Acorn.

• 7:00 p.m. – Big Fork RVFD Business Meeting & Training will be at the Fire Station.

• 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena. (479)216-4606 or (479)2430297.

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

• 7:00 p.m. – The Ink RVFD Business Meeting & Training will be at the community building.

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

Friday, February 7th

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

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

• 2:00 p.m. – Wonder House Tour

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• 3:00 p.m. – Reservoir Hike at Queen Wilhelmina State Park • 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meets at the old bus barn, next to The Crossing Church.

• 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. – Hatfield Auditorium Country-Western Dance Admission is $6 and 50/50 drawing.

• 7:00 p.m. – Black Bears discussion at Queen Wilhelmina State Park.

• 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena. (479)216-4606 or (479)2430297.

• 9:30 p.m. – Karaoke Contest at Fraternal Order of the Eagles, 3091 Hwy. 71 North. $5 Entry fee. Must be 21 years old.

Saturday, February 8th

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

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

• 11:00 a.m. – Hike Through History at Queen Wilhelmina State Park.

• 12:00 p.m. – Ouachita Amateur Radio Association monthly meeting at the Limetree Restaurant.

• 1:00 p.m. – 3 p.m. – Mena Art Gallery 2020 Young Artist Show reception.

Youth artists and parents invited. Awards presented at 2 p.m.

• 2:00 p.m. – Wonder House Tour at Queen Wilhelmina State Park.

• 5:00 p.m. – 7 p.m. – Special Needs Prom will be held at CMA Iron Mt. • 5:45 p.m. – Sunset Hike at Queen Wilhelmina State Park.

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

• 7:00 p.m. – Holly Grove Church in Grannis will have Gospel Music.

• 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena. (479)243-0297 or (479)2164606.

Sunday, February 9th

• 10:00 a.m. – Wonder House Tour at Queen Wilhelmina State Park.

• 2:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena. (479)216-4606 or (479)2430297.

• 2:00 p.m. – Dutch Oven Demonstration at Queen Wilhelmina State Park.

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

• 4:00 p.m. – Touch Table at Queen Wilhelmina State Park.

Monday, February 10th

• 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. – The Cove Branch Library will be open.

• 1:30 p.m. – Polk County Genealogical Society will meet at the Polk County Library.

• 3:00 p.m. – The Airport Commission Meeting will be held at the UA-Rich Mountain Boardroom in the Spencer Building, 1100 College Drive.

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

• 6:00 p.m. – Democratic Party of Polk County meets at Papa’s Mexican Café. Anyone interested is welcome. You do not have to be a member.

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

• 6:30 p.m. – Mena Community Choir practice at the First Methodist Church.

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

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

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

Tuesday, February 11th

• 8:00 a.m. – The Reynolds Gardner Community Men’s Breakfast at the First United Methodist Church in Mena.

• 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. The written portion of the drivers test will be given at the Morrow Street Housing Authority, and as long as road conditions are optimal the driving portion of the test will be given.

• 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Polk County Family Mission is open in the 9th Street Ministries Building.

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

• 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – The Hatfield Branch Library will be open.

• 12:00 p.m. – Socialable Seniors will meet at the China Restaurant.

• 5:00 p.m. – T.O.P.S. will meet in the Union Bank Community Room for weigh-ins, followed by a meeting.

• 6:00 p.m. – Home Front Warriors CMA Chapter 377 Bible Study at the Limetree Restaurant. Public is invited.

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

• 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Polk County Housing Authority Community Room LIVE Country and Gospel music.

• 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Hatfield Jam Session at the Hatfield Auditorium. All muscians/singers and listeners welcome.

Refreshements served, cookies or fingerfoods accepted.

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

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

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

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

• 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at First United Methodist Church, 9th & Port Arthur. (479)234-2887 or (479)234-3043.

Wednesday, February 12th

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

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

• 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Mena Art Gallery Art Group meeting.

• 11:30 a.m. – MHS Class of ‘59 will meet at The Branding Iron • 12:00 p.m. - The Emergency Warning Sirens will be tested in Mena.

• 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – The Polk County Library Cove Branch is open.

• 12:00 p.m. – Quality of Life Outreach meeting at Lavilla Restaurant.

• 12:00 p.m. – Retired Public School Employees will meet at The Chopping Block.

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

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

• 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena. (479)216-4606 or (479)2430297.

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The 2020 WICKES SCHOOL REUNION will be July 4, 2020 at the Cossatot Senior Citizens Center.

Any person who ever attended school at Wickes even if for a short time or even if in one of the one-room rural schools you are welcome. Wickes School District closed in 2013 and in September 2013 students from Wickes, Grannis, Vandervoort, Cove, and Umpire started attending the new Cossatot River School District.

The Cossatot Senior Citizens Center is located a mile north of Wickes. Alumni are welcome to come when the gate opens at 10am. Lunch will be 11am1pm and will be sandwiches. Visiting will follow then dinner from 4pm-6pm.

The center is a large spacious air conditioned building with plenty of seating inside and outside and plenty of parking.

It has a large kitchen where dinner will be prepared.

The center will close at 8pm and alumni can go to the annual fireworks display at Wickes or the 135th Vandervoort Picnic.

For both meals and to register in advance send $10 per person to Dood Baker, P.O. Box 301, Wickes, Arkansas 71973. Other organizers are Pat Stewart, Pat Hill and Faith Lynch Faith’s phone # 870-870-9909 T020520

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Tuesday, February 11, 2020 U of A Rich Mountain Ouachita Center 1100 College Dr., Mena, AR 71953

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ATTORNEY GENERAL ALERT: Tax Season is Prime Time for IRS Scammers

LITTLE ROCK – Tax season is like hunting season for con artists. Between the fear of making a mistake on your taxes, and the increased sophistication of scammers, opportunities are endless for bad actors looking to line their pockets during tax season. Each year, many scammers pose as agents with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) by sending emails with fake tax bills and transcripts to Arkansans. The malicious emails often include an attachment that is not a document from the IRS, but instead infectious malware. The email may even threaten arrest if payment is not received immediately using a gift card, prepaid debt card or wire transfer.

“No matter how convincing an email from an IRS employee may seem, even using your name and home address, no government entity will ever ask for payment from an untraceable source,” said Attorney General Rutledge. “This is just another shameful attempt at playing with

Arkansans’ emotions and stealing their hard-earned money.”

The increase in data breaches has given criminals more access to sensitive information than ever before, helping make their schemes more believable.

Attorney General Rutledge issued the following tips for anyone who receives an email from someone claiming to be from the IRS: • Do not reply to the email.

• Do not click on any links.

• Delete the original email.

Consumers who receive this scam via email should forward it to the IRS at phishing@irs.gov and file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission.

For more information and tips to avoid scams and other consumer-related issues, contact the Arkansas Attorney General’s Office at (800) 482-8982 or consumer@arkansasag.gov or visit ArkansasAG.gov or Facebook.com/AGLeslieRutledge.

Arkansas Tourism traveling photo exhibit receives award from AAA Southern Traveler

Arkansas Tourism’s first traveling photo exhibit has been recognized by the AAA Southern Traveler as an official Southern Travel Treasure.

“Arkansas’s Scenic Tourism Landscapes” debuted at the Ritz Theater in Blytheville in November and will be on display until February 15. It will then move to the Fort Smith Convention Center on March 1 and will coincide with the annual Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism. Admission to view the exhibit is free.

“For decades, photographers with [Arkansas Tourism] have been capturing

amazing sights across the state,” said AAA Southern Traveler. “From lofty mountains to deep caverns, and rugged trails to roaring rivers, Arkansas is brimming with natural wonders, and now Arkansas Tourism is presenting a photographic look at why The Natural State’s nickname is so apropos.”

Featuring the work of Arkansas Tourism photographers past and present, the exhibit is an accumulation of decades of work showcasing The Natural State.

For more information, contact Leah DiPietro at leah.dipietro@arkansas.gov or 501-682-7606.

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Matthew 25:1-13 Fact: Jesus Christ came to this planet almost 2,000 years ago Fact: He died on a cross, was buried, and resurrected Fact: In His death He took the penalty of our sin upon Himself Fact: By Faith in Him, and Him only, we can be forgiven Fact: Heaven is real; hell is real Fact: Each of us must choose: Jesus Christ or…

Fact: Knowing what we know it doesn’t take much thinking to make this decision.

Fact: In spite of the truth, some still choose to reject Life through Jesus!

Having said all of this we must also know that there is a time period in which we are free to decide, one way or the other in the matter of eternal life. It shouldn’t be a very tough choice, but for many it seems to be.

There will be a time in the door to life and Heaven will be eternally shut. Jesus explained it in this way: ‘At that time (when the freedom to choose has run out) the Kingdom of Heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridge groom. Five of them were foolish and five were wise.’ (Mt. 25:1).

Jesus is coming again! For His bride (the true Church) but many looked like the real thing, but had no ‘oil’ in their lamps. These are church people who look good, outwardly, but have no personal relationship with Jesus Christ; nothing of the Holy Spirit inside.

‘At midnight the cry rang out: here’s the Bridegroom! Come out to meet Him!’ The “cry” comes from those who believe we are close to the time, and are looking expectantly for His return. ‘Jesus is coming! Get ready!’ God has said it; I will happen!

In short, Jesus is coming back! Some will rejoice when that happens, others will be in absolute panic! What the prophets have said will happen! And there is a picture of them in the Revelation: ‘Then the kings of the earth, the princes, the generals, the rich, the mighty and every slave and every free man hid in caves and among the rocks of the mountains. They called to the mountains and the rocks ‘fall on us and hide us from the face of Him who sits on the throne and from the wrath of the Lamb! For the great day of their wrath has come AND WHO CAN STAND!’ (Rev 6:15,16). Only those who know Jesus!

John saw it and wrote about it; we are living it! The signs of the times are upon this generation, and many are simply oblivious to it.

But they will wake up, but, for many, it will be eternally too late.

The Truths of the Word of God, the Bible, are more certain than the breath that we took. Prophecies are being fulfilled as of the very moment. If you are one of those who ‘look good’ but do not know Him in a personal relationship then please turn to Him. Don’t wait like the five foolish virgins did; don’t wait until the door is shut!

‘Those who were ready went in with Him to the wedding banquet, and the door was shut!’ And once these things happen it will be only unending agony.

Get it right. Turn to the Lord Jesus Christ. Ask Him to forgive you, to come into your life and make you his child. If you ask, He will. Unless you wait to ask after the door is shut. “..That if you confess with your mouth Jesus Christ is Lord, and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead. YOU WILL BE SAVED.’ (Romans 10:9) ‘Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord WILL BE SAVED’ (Romans 10:12). Please, don’t wait too late My name is Gene Stacks and I approve this message.

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§Inventory Reduction Sale. *2010 Kia Forte, sales price $2,600 STK#T8467, $99 monthly payment based on $99 down and 30 monthly payments at 10% APR, credit approval required. Sales tax & doc fee ($130) due at signing. **2003 Dodge Durango Stk#xxxxxx $2,995. ØOn select models. $3,000 Trade Guarantee, pre-owned autos priced at $10,000 or greater, is on Pre-Owned Auto Only, and cannot be used in conjunction with any previous advertised, written, or verbal offer. Vehicle must be in driving condition. Dealer reserves the right to sell any vehicle prior to the sale. Offers on this mail piece cannot be combined with any other offers. All offers require approved credit. Vehicles are for illustrative purposes only. Dealer & Marketing Firm not responsible for typographical errors and late delivery by U.S. mail. All offers expire 2/9/2020.

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