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Petition postponed Jeri Borst j.borst@mypulsenews.com

A movement to bring alcohol sales to the ballot in Polk county has been postponed.

According to social media post by the Committee for Growth in Polk County, the decision to halt the petition drive was made public July 16.

“We were ready in March this year with a proven plan and volunteers to begin collecting signatures,” said Rick Chrisman, treasurer for the committee. “COVID just made us pull back we couldn’t ask our volunteers to go door-to-door.”

Because the petition can only be placed on the ballot during major and mid-term elections, the committee thought best to wait until 2022.

“The COVID19 virus caused the loss of three months of canvassing,” he continued.

“We made a very intense effort through publicized signing sites.”

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Edited Pulse file photo The Committee for Growth in Polk County has postponed collecting signatures for a petition that would place alcohol sales on the ballot.

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Rod Run yields to virus The breaks have been pressed on the 45th annual Queen Wilhelmina Rod Run, which was scheduled for Aug. 28 and 29.

The event, which brings tourist and travelers to Mena for a car-enthusiast filled weekend, is organized by the Mena/Polk County Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by local businesses.

The chamber board’s decided to cancel the scheduled event as a result of COVID-19 concerns, but with the hope the event will be able to be rescheduled this year.

FBI releases Barry Seal documents

Photo courtesy of Mena/Polk County Chamber of Commerce Mena Street is filled with activity as people enjoy live music and gaze at a variety of vehicles during a past Queen Wilhelmina Rod Run.

After a barrage of requests from media outlets, the FBI released more than 1,000 pages of its file on Adler Berriman “Barry” Seal on July 15th.

A joint investigation by the FBI, Arkansas State Police and IRS revealed that Barry Seal used the Mena airport Barry Seal in 1982 for “smuggling activity” from late 1980 until March, 1984, according to the documents released last week.

A pilot, Seal moved much of his smuggling operation from Baton Rouge to Rich Mountain Aviation at Mena Intermountain Airport, according to the May 1986 FBI memo. Seal is purported to have flown guns to South America from Mena and drugs back into the United States, according to the memo.

In February 1986, Seal was killed in a hail of machine-gun fire outside a Baton Rouge Salvation Army halfway house.

Seal’s mysterious activities have spawned books and the popular 2017 movie “American Made”, starring Tom Cruise.

A 1983 entry in the recently released documents referred to a telephone conversation between the FBI and Polk County Sheriff A.L. Hadaway. According to the document, Hadaway said an informant told him a “narcotic smuggling operation” was headquartered out of the Mena airport and that a man named Barry from Baton Rouge was in charge of it.

If you are interested in reading the FBI documents released on July 15, you can go online to: vault.fbi. gov/recently-added. Part one consists of 472 pages, while part two contains 552 pages. Only about 25 pages of the documents refer to Arkansas or Mena.

Many names in the documents have been redacted.

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tee ballot by mail is October Arkansans who may have concerns about going to the 27, though a voter can pick up an absentee ballot in person polls this November while the until November 2, the day behealth crisis continues can fore the election. make plans now to ensure All absentee ballots must their vote counts.

Arkansas law allows voters be returned by 7 p.m. on Election Day, November 3, to be to request absentee ballots counted, Thurston said. Note: if they will be “unavoidably On your application, you may absent” on Election Day or if designate how you wish to rethey have illnesses or physical ceive your ballot: by picking it disabilities. Arkansas SecreRepresentative up in person, by mail, or beartary of State John Thurston has John Maddox er. interpreted this law to allow the The absentee voting reability to vote with an absentee ballot due to the COVID-19 pandemic, an quirements are different from the univerinterpretation that Governor Hutchinson sal vote-by-mail system in place in some and both the Republican and Democratic states, which send a ballot by mail to every registered voter. In Arkansas, a voter must party leaders are in agreement.

Thurston said voters could now begin request an absentee ballot. Absentee votrequesting absentee ballots from the Ar- ers are also required to submit a copy of kansas Secretary of State’s office or their their photo ID with their ballot.

For more information on how to downlocal county clerk. To receive an absentee ballot, you must be a registered voter. The load an absentee ballot application and how to contact your county clerk, visit arvoter registration deadline is October 5.

The deadline for requesting an absen- kansashouse.org.

52nd annual Grannis Rodeo set for July 24-25 The Grannis Trail Riders and Wing Rodeo Co. will host the 52nd Annual Championship Rodeo July 24 and 25 with a ton of events scheduled for both evenings.

Mutton Bustin begins at 7 p.m. and the rodeo at 8 p.m. both evenings. Events include calf roping, team roping, bull riding, PR Bulls, ranch bronc, saddle bronc, bar-

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Admission is $6. Kids four and under are free. Senior citizens get in half price Friday night. Negative coggins test is required for entry.

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Wednesday, July 22 • 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Shepherd’s Closet open at First Baptist Church 4802 Hwy 71 S Hatfield, AR 870-389-6412.

• 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.

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

• 12:00 p.m. – 6 p.m. Mena Boots and Badges Community Challenge Blood Drive in the Ouachita Center on the campus of UA Rich Mountain.

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

• 6:00 p.m. – Warriors for Christ will meet at the Southside Church of God. • 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Old Fashion VBS, featuring the Patriarchs at the First Christian Church at 1010 Port Arthur in Mena for ages 4 – 12 years old.

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

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

Thursday, July 23 • 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 will meet at Papa’s Mexican Café. Contact Sue Cavner at (479)234-5844 or Linda Rowe at (479)234-2575 for more info.

• 12:00 p.m. – 6 p.m. Mena Boots and Badges Community Challenge Blood Drive in the Ouachita Center on the campus of UA Rich Mountain.

• 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.

• 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

July 22, 2020 Club at 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena.

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

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

• 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Old Fashion VBS, featuring the Patriarchs at the First Christian Church at 1010 Port Arthur in Mena for ages 4 – 12 years old.

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

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

Friday, July 24 • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 368 Polk Road 50.

• 12:00 p.m. – PCDC Board of Directors will meet in the MRHS Conference Room A. • 12:00 p.m. – The Lions Meetings are held in the Lions Club House on Highway 71 South.

• 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Old Fashion VBS, featuring the Patriarchs at the First Christian Church at 1010 Port Arthur in Mena for ages 4 – 12 years old.

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

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

Saturday, July 25 • 10:00 a.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous Men’s Meeting – ABC Club, across form Chopping Block, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena – (281)3870400.

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

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

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

Sunday, July 26

• Salem Baptist Church Sunday School at 10am, Morning Worship at 11am and evening service at 6pm.

• Cove Church of Christ Bible study 10 am, worship 11 am, call 870-3878111.

• Mena First Baptist Church Sunday School at 9:30am and Morning Service at 10:30am. The Morning Service will continue to be streamed on Mena First Baptist Church Facebook page.

Wednesday Bible Study at 6pm will be in the Mena FBC Fellowship Hall.

• First Christian Church worship at 10:45 am in the Fellowship Hall.

• Trinity Lutheran Church Sunday morning services at 10am.

• The Southside Church of God Sunday Morning services at 10:45 AM, Sunday Evening services at 6 PM. • First United Methodist Church worship service at 10 am in the church parking lot.

• Faith Missionary Baptist Church Sunday morning service at 11am.

• Dallas Avenue Baptist Church worship service at 10:30am.

• Bible Believers Baptist Church Sunday morning services at 11am • Christ’s Church at Mountain Fork worship service at 10:45 am in the church’s activity center.

• Christ Community Fellowship worship service at 10:45 am • First Presbyterian church services are being filmed and put online. No in person service until further notice.

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

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

Monday, July 27 • 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Highway 71 North, Acorn.

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

• 6:00 p.m. – Home Front Warriors CMA Chapter 377 meeting at Limetree Restaurant. Meeting follows meal.

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

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

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

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

Tuesday, July 28 • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Polk County Family Mission is open in the 9th Street Ministries Building.

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

• 6:00 p.m. – The Marine Corps League - Herbert A Littleton Detachment 1261 will meet at New China Restaurant, Mena. For more information, call Commandant Anderson (281) 387-0400.

• 7:30 p.m. – Mountain Meadow Masonic Lodge #218 will meet at the Hatfield Lodge.

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

Wednesday, Jully 29 • 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Shepherd’s Closet open at First Baptist Church 4802 Hwy 71 S Hatfield, AR (870)389-6412.

• 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.

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

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

• 6:00 p.m. – Warriors for Christ will meet at the Southside Church of God. • 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Trek and Varsity for Middle and High School students at Grace Bible Church, 1911 Highway 71 North, Mena. All Area Middle and High School students are welcome.

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

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July 22, 2020

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 defendant of committing in Polk County, Arkansas the following crimes: State of Arkansas Vs. Steven A. Weinert, white male, age 33, Count I: Possession of a Schedule VI Controlled Substance with the Purpose to Deliver, Marijuana, a Class “D” felony.

Count II: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a Class “D” felony.

POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT The following information was received from Polk County Sheriff Scott Sawyer for the week of July 13-19.

July 13, 2020 Report from complainant on Polk 193 near Cherry Hill of identity fraud.

Report from complainant on Polk 57 near Board Camp of identity fraud.

Report of a single vehicle accident on Polk 126 near Rocky. Deputy responded.

July 14, 2020 Report from complainant on Kodiak Lane near Acorn of damage done to a well.

Request for a welfare check on a family member.

Report from complainant on Polk 89 near Ink of missing firearms. Deputy responded. Firearms were later located.

Report from complainant on Polk 76E near Acorn of damage done to mail and a mailbox. Deputy responded.

Report from complainant on 8W near Shady Grove of dead livestock. Deputy responded.

Report from Polk County Detention Center of the discovery of contraband in the facility. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Report from complainant on Polk 74

near Ink of harassment. Deputy responded.

Report from complainant on Hwy 88E near Ink of a domestic disturbance. Deputies responded.

Arrested was Gregory Margraff, 64, of Mena on a Warrant for DWI and Careless and Prohibited Driving.

Arrested by an Arkansas State Trooper was Randy E. Lewis, 37, of Mena on a Charge of Domestic Battery 3rd Degree.

July 15, 2020 Report from complainant on Hwy 71S near Hatfield of a break-in. Deputy responded.

Report from complainant on Hwy 4 near Cove of a break-in and theft. Deputy responded.

July 16, 2020 Report from complainant on Polk 14 near Wickes of a break-in and theft in the amount of $570.. Deputies responded.

Report from complainant on Hwy 71N near Acorn of identity fraud.

Report of a structure fire on Hwy 375W near Shady Grove. Deputy responded.

Report from complainant on Hwy 8W near Rocky of a theft. Deputy responded.

Report from complainant on Polk 68 near Cherry Hill of an incident involving a motorcycle and a cow. Deputy responded.

Arrested by an Officer with the Game and Fish was Michele D. Curry, 29, of Mena on a Charge of Failure to Comply.

July 17, 2020 Report of possible child abuse. Deputy responded. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s office for further consideration.

July 18, 2020 Report from complainant on Hwy 375E near Dallas Valley of identity fraud.

Request for a welfare check on an individual refusing to leave a property led to the arrest of Eric Cannon, 28, of Mena on a Charge of Public Intoxication.

Report from complainant on Polk 74 near Acorn of a possible attempt at theft of livestock. Deputy responded.

Report of an altercation at Cove City Park. Deputy responded.

Arrested was Brianna Ramirez, 29, of Mena on a Body Attachment Warrant.

July 19, 2020 Report from complainant on Polk 30 near Hatfield of an individual not returning

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personal property. Deputy responded.

Report of a theft at storage units near Cove. Deputy responded.

Traffic stop led to additional information being forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration of charges.

Report from complainant on Polk 38 near Hatfield of being locked out of property. Deputy responded.

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

Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 11 Incarcerated Inmates , with 7 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.

MENA POLICE REPORT Mena Police Department Reports for the Week of July 12-18: July 12, 2020 Steven Weinert, 32, was charged with Possession of a Schedule 6 Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (F), and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M) after a traffic stop on Highway 71.

July 13, 2020 Abram Abernathy, 23, was charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia after a traffic stop on Bethesda Road.

David Heard, 33, was charged with Criminal Trespass after a complaint on Andrys Avenue.

July 14, 2020 A death investigation report was taken on Janssen Avenue.

A report of a disturbance was taken at Simple Simon’s Pizza.

A theft report was taken on Hamilton Avenue.

Cortney Lyle, 37, was served with a warrant at the police department.

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

A report of a disturbance was taken on Sherwood Avenue.

July 15, 2020 Abram Abernathy, 23, was charged with Harassment and Criminal Trespass after a call to a residence on 9 th Street.

Robert Wallis, 39, was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance with the Purpose to Deliver, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of a Controlled Substance. Also, Dennis Stinson, 42, was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Both were charged after a probation search at Rebecca Apartments.

July 16 ,2020 A forgery report was taken at Southern Auto Supply.

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

July 17, 2020 A report of criminal trespass was taken on 7th Street. Lonnie Tyler, 51, was charged with Criminal Trespass after a call to Walmart.

A report of harassment was taken from a walk-in complainant. Anthony Robertson, 29, was charged with Disorderly Conduct after a disturbance call on 4th street.

A report of battery was taken at the Mena hospital.

July 18, 2020 Devin Turner, 27, was charged with Disorderly Conduct, Obstructing Government Operations and Public Intoxication after a call to 7th Street.

A harassment report was taken from a walk-in complainant.

A theft report was taken on Blake Drive.

(All subjects should be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law)

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Sidney Mills Miller, Jr.

Sidney Mills Miller, Jr., age 92, of Mena, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020 at his home surrounded by loved ones.

He was born July 7, 1927 in Manistique, Michigan to the late Sidney Mills Miller, Sr. and the late Addie Mae Clark Miller. He was united in marriage to Naomi Gagnon.

Mr. Miller served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. He was a self-employed carpenter contractor by profession. He also ran a community sawmill on the side for his family and friends and was a cattle farmer. After retirement, he enjoyed refinishing antique furniture. Mr. Miller was a hard worker and a loving family man who above all loved his Lord. He truly enjoyed talking about Jesus to anyone who was willing to listen. He will be dearly missed.

He is survived by sons: Aaron Mills Miller of Mena, Arkansas and Kenneth Edward Miller of Mena, Arkansas; daughters: Jannette Ruth Crowley of Claremore, Oklahoma, Genevieve Leila Larson of Clarksville, Arkansas, Beverly Kay Treadwell of Eucha, Oklahoma, Rachel Naomi Craddock of Mena, Arkansas, and Eleanor Marie Priddy of Mena, Arkansas; brother: Don Miller of Manistique, Michigan; sisters: Lilly Chaffin of Flint, Michigan and Sally Schnurer of Manistique, Michigan; step-sister: Shirley Stanley of Manistique, Michigan; 30 (plus) grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Naomi Gagnon Miller, his son Philip Sidney Miller, Sr., sisters Loraine Jenerou, Alice Brown, June Matheny and Helen Carlson and his step-brother Bill Rushford.

Mr. Miller was sent for cremation under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. No services are planned at this time.

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July 22, 2020 Marvin Lee Fryar Mr. Marvin Lee Fryar, age 86, of Mena, Arkansas passed away Monday, July 13, 2020 at his home.

Marvin was born on December 15, 1933 in Mena to Simmon and Alice (Holiday) Fryar. He was a truck driver and loved to take walks around Janssen Park. He will be dearly missed.

He is survived by: sons: Darrell Fryar and wife Linda of Mena, and Brian Fryar and wife Jennifer of Mt. Ida; daughter: Teresa Adams of Bakersfield, CA; grandchildren: Amada Fryar, Kevin Fryar, Melissa Smith, Kimberly Hunt, Vernon Adams, Melanie Adams, Nicole Daigneault, Naomi Keith, Christina Fryar, Triton Fryar, Trevor Fryar, Linda Hall, and Andy Fryar; numerous great-grandchildren.

Marvin was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ellis Fryar, Gerald Fryar, and Burl Fryar; sisters, Maggie Fryar, and Lois Fryar; daughters, Glenda Fryar, and Tina Fryar; and granddaughter Cristi Fryar Bissell.

Funeral service will be held at the Beasley Wood Chapel on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery in Sulphur Springs, AR. Pallbearers will be Teal Bissell, Stetson Bissell, Bradlee Bissell, Trenton Fryar, Trevor Fryar, and Brian Smith.

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

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Barbara Hanks

Barbara Hanks, age 73, of Poteau, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at home with family and went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. Barbara was born on June 3, 1947, in Mena, Arkansas, to the late Loyd Tibbs and Martha Burnette Tibbs. She started working as a young girl in nursing, then she worked at US Motors in Mena for 15 years. She did in-home babysitting for a while then she started a business that included her love for animals and raised beautiful dogs that included English-French Bulldogs and Yor-

kies. She was a dedicated homemaker and had a passion for making and selling jewelry, sewing, gardening, canning, cooking, and decorating for every holiday and hosting big family get-togethers at Christmas in which she would have a huge spread of homemade chocolates and candy apples.

She was an excellent cook and you never walked into her home without the smell of cornbread in the oven and you sure did not leave hungry. She was also known for her sage dressing at the holidays and was always happy to make a huge pan for anyone who requested it. She loved her family and lived for her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was known as “Granny Barbara” to anyone who came to visit.

The last few years of her life she sewed clothes for all them great-grandbabies as they were what gave her a reason to get up each day.

Barbara was of the Pentecostal faith and believed strongly she would be with Jesus in Heaven one day. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend to all who knew her.

She is survived by daughter, Samantha Jane Kiger and husband Lundy of Poteau, Oklahoma and Martha Carol Mattingly and husband Darrell of Van Buren, Arkansas;her grandchildren, Miranda and H Palmer, Hailey and Bobby Geren, Mya Hess, Jakob Braun and Brenna Cox, Ethan and Amelia Braun, and Andrew Braun and Hannah Lindsay; her great-grandchildren, Kennedy Braun, Jocelynn Braun, Havyn and Hudsyn Palmer, Cameron Braun, Kade Geren and Jaxon Braun; her sisters, Imo Little and Jane Mourton.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Loyd and Martha Tibbs; her children’s father, Sherman Hanks; three brothers, Billy, Othel, and Loyd Lee Tibbs; and one sister, Lourrine Lance.

A celebration of life get-together with singing, a short word, and a fellowship potluck lunch will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday August 15, 2020, at Shepherd’s Heart Church in Poteau.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Cremation Services in Fort Smith, 914 N. 32nd St. Fort Smith, AR 72903. (479) 434-3901 To pay an online tribute visit brothertonbrothersfuneralhomes.com.

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Wanda May Thomas Wanda May Thomas, lovingly known as Penny, age 88 of Mena, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020 in Mena.

She was born April 6, 1932 in Potter, Arkansas to the late Alvin Powell and Annie Horton Powell. Mrs. Thomas loved to babysit in the 60’s and 70’s and later moved on to buying and selling at her flea market. Penny enjoyed baking, fishing, and going to yard sales. She loved being outside, especially going on drives through the country looking for muscadines. Penny enjoyed playing games in her free time, Yahtzee and Skipbo were two of her favorites.

She was a faithful member of the Union Mission Pentecostal Church of God and she loved giving back to people. She was the most loving, caring, trusting person you would ever want to meet and will be dearly missed by a host of friends and family.

She is survived by: son: Terry Ketchum of Mena, AR; daughters: Glenda Lambert and husband Buddy of Mena, AR, Beverly Sudermann and husband James of Cocoa, FL; grandchildren: Brandy Sparks, Cade Lambert, Tyse Lambert, Gage Lambert and wife Sarah, and Peter Sudermann; Great Grandchildren: Willow, Ayden, and Owain Sparks and Alice Lambert; sisters: Betty Myers of Mena, AR, Bonnie Matthews of Pinon, CA; brother: Tommy Powell of Rollin Heights, CA; stepchildren: Rose Fairless and husband Calvin, Anita Thomas, Candace Casey, Jean Dohrn, Marion Thomas, and Tom Thomas and wife Linda.; step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren and a host of friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin Powell and Annie Horton Powell; husband, Alfred Thomas; and brothers, Ray, Marvin and Joe Powell, sisters, Mildred McLain and Lorene Cagle.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, July 25th at 10 a.m. at Union Mission Pentecostal Church of God in Mena, Arkansas with Brother Lewis Martin officiating. Interment will follow in Pinecrest Cemetery under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Dale McLain, Billy Joe McLain, Buddy Lambert, Tyse Lambert, Gage Lambert, and Cade Lambert. Honorary Pallbearer is Roger Myers.

There will be a scheduled visitation Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the Beasley Wood Chapel.

Mask and gloves will be provided by the family and must be worn if attending the service.

Online obituary at beasleywoodfuneralhome.com

Joseph Raymond Fields, Jr. Mr. Joseph Raymond Fields, Jr., age 78, of Cove passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020 in Waldron,

Arkansas.

Joseph was born in Bell, CA on January 22, 1942 to the late Joseph Raymond Fields, Sr., and the late Ella Mae Brown Fields. Joseph was married to his wife Mary Hurst Fields for 34 years. Mr. Fields was a mason by profession and loved his work. Joseph liked to do things that involved using his hands, such as woodworking, working on lawn mowers, motors, and even splitting wood. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to all that knew him and will be dearly missed by all.

He is survived by: Wife: Mary Fields of Cove, Arkansas; grandson: Andrew C. Rogers and wife Kayla of Leesburg, Georgia; brother: Mark Fields.

Also survived by many church friends and family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a daughter, Corrina Shay Rogers.

Mr. Fields was sent for cremation under the direction of Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. A celebration of Life service will be held at First Baptist Church in Hatfield, Arkansas at a later date.

Online obituary at beasleywoodfuneralhome.com

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“After careful consideration regarding the health and safety of our community, our sponsors, vendors, volunteers and attendees, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the due to the uncertainty and concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic,” Pasha Watson, chamber director, announced July 17.

“Out of an abundance of caution, we’ve decided that this is in the best interest of all concerned. We are very disappointed that we are unable to hold the event as nor-

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July 22, 2020 Mary Helen Stalcup Valdois Mary Helen Stalcup Valdois, age 92, of Mena, Arkansas passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020 in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

She was born December 15, 1927 in Tennessee to the late Gerald and Lucille Stahlkuppe. Mary was an Architect for Bowing Aircraft and she was a Captain of the Civil Air Patrol. She hobbies included crocheting, fishing and she enjoyed talking politics with anyone who would listen. She also enjoyed singing and loved the Lord.

She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.

She was survived by: grandchildren: Chris Webb, Charles Webb and wife Elizabeth, Abbie, Annie and Gracie Baker, Starla Crump, great-grandchildren: Liberty and Justice Webb, Gracie Baker; brothers: Gerald “Joe” Stahlkuppe and wife Cathie, Jack Stahlkuppe, Dr. Gene Stalcup and wife Patsy; sisters: Charlene Askew, Susan Snead.

Her service dog Jax and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, 3 husbands and her son Lloyd Kromka.

Graveside service will be Saturday, July 18, 2020 at 10 a.m. at the Nunley Cemetery in Nunley, Arkansas with Brother Joe Stahlkuppe officiating. Interment will follow under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.

Honorary pallbearers are Gerald “Joe” Stahlkuppe, Jack Stahlkuppe, Dr. Gene Stalcup, Charles Webb, Chris Webb and Michael Jacoby.

Online obituary at beasleywoodfuneralhome.com.

mally scheduled, but believe it is the right decision based on the information available to us at this time.

“The Mena/Polk County Chamber of Commerce is constantly monitoring the situation and plans are being discussed for rescheduling the event as restrictions on gatherings ease,” Watson said.

For additional information about the Queen Wilhelmina Rod Run, go to queenwilhelminarodrun.com or call the chamber at 479-394-2912.

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OLT Entertains with Socially Distant Shows Ouachita Little Theatre has been studying the practicalities of producing shows that will safely fall within the guidelines of the Governor’s proclamations. Due to the expense and challenges producing the musical “BIG”, that show is still postponed until it can be executed safely. However, it would be possible to do some dramatic “Reader’s Theatre” type of performances live on stage, and the board of directors have come up with their first offering.

Scotty Jenkins has agreed to direct the classic tale of a person who perseveres toward justice against all odds in “Twelve Angry Jurors.” As this play does not require a lot of movement, and ac-tors can be socially distanced, this is an excellent choice for actors to show their skills and emotional range. He has chosen a cast and will begin rehearsals immediately.

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June Lottery Ticket Sales $51.5 Million In Arkansas Lottery ticket sales in June totaled $51,543,067.50.

The highest sales were in Pulaski County at $9,603,124.50 according to the Department of Finance and Administration's report to the Governor.

The lowest sales were in Montgomery County with $42,501.00.

Polk County sales were $229,168.00.

OLT CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 Performance dates are August 21,22, and 23. Only 50 tickets can be sold to each performance to ensure proper social distancing and adherence to our Covid19 Phase 2 restrictions.

The OLT office is currently closed, but information on how to obtain tickets will be announced shortly. For more information, visit ouachitalittletheatre.org for information on how you can help.

Face coverings are required to be worn at all times in the Ouachita Little Theatre.

Submitted photos Left: Riley Gilbert of Mena, pitched and played outfield for the Legendz baseball team. The Legendz baseball team, featuring players from Mena, Smithville and Horatio, took third place honors this weekend at the U.S.S.A. 18 and under World Series at Burns Park in North Little Rock. Mena athletes participating on the team included: Riley Gilbert, Blake Brown, Sam Efird, and Connor Efird. The team is coached by Ryan Gilbert and James Estep. The World Series trip wrapped up a successful summer season for the Legendz squad.

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mittee for Growth in P olk County has been adhering to stipulations in order to be sure once the signatures are collected, the paper work is in order. “ For 37 months we have been filling out financial reports, along with crossing our T’s and dotting our I’s so the county clerk and state approve of the petition before we begin circulating

it,” Chrisman said.

Though the petition movement has been postponed, Chrisman said he believes the req uired number of signatures could have been collected had it not been for CO V ID 19 related issues.

In 2014 P olk county voters said they were in favor of state-wide alcohol sales, with 50.85 percent for and

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49.15 against, though the measure failed to gain the votes needed in the statewide general election.

At that time, 38 counties, or 51 percent, were wet. In November 2018 voters in Little River and Arkansas counties voted in favor of legaliza tion, which brought the total of wet counties to 40 out of 7 5, or 53 percent.

‘For God so loved The world that he gave His only begotten son, that whoever believes in Him might be saved,’ John 3:16

This March 2019 map of alcohol sales legalization is courtesy of University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, Community and Economic Development.

PETITION CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 door was ineffective. “ It became obvious this method alone would not be successful, given the time left to get the approximately 4500 plus signatures needed,” Chrisman said.

With hopes to renew petition efforts in 2021, Chrisman said he and John V acca hope to find additional volunteer support and elect officers for the committee. “ We are willing to advise and support the continued operations of the committee for the 2022 election” Chrisman said, noting that

beginning canvassing in early 2021 may allow for additional time to gather signatures.

Though the committee was able to gather more than 1,000 signatures, approximately 3,000 additional signatures were needed to meet req uirements. “ With only three weeks left to get those signatures... it just wasn’t going to happen,” Chrisman said.

According to state law, 38 percent registered voters in the county must sign the petition, which amounts

to 4,500 in P olk County. “ With many of our residents living outside city limits, door- to-door canvasing is critical to meeting the demand the state places on alcohol sales petitions – where other types of ballot q uestions only need 15 percent, this req uires a significantly larger campaign.”

The decision to postpone the petition comes after a stalled attempt in 2018 and 2016, when the committee faced organiza tional obstacles.

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