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Resurfacing Project Underway on County Roads BY MELANIE BUCK Polk County Judge Brandon Ellison has released a tentative schedule on the 2015 Spring Surface and Re-Surface projects that are currently being worked on. Last Thursday, county road crews worked on Polk Roads 652 and 54 and Ellison said that the set up for primer is complete and primer is applied on both of those roads. Also, the set up on Polk 41 North was in progress. On Friday the set up continued on Polk 41 North and crews completed that portion of the project by noon and then applied CONTINUED ON PAGE 7
Queen is Looking to Hire
BY MELANIE BUCK The Queen is getting close to opening and she needs help! Paula Magers, Park Superintendent at Queen Wilhelmina, said there are positions left to fill at the newly remodeled Lodge at the top of Arkansas’ second highest peak, Rich Mountain. Magers said they are still hiring for seasonal/part time positions in housekeeping for the Lodge, and they also need wait staff, bus persons, dishwashers, and cooks in the restaurant. She also said most of their full time positions had already been filled but that it would be “a great place to work.” If interested, pick up an application at the front desk of the Lodge.
The Maye Family Named Polk County’s Farm Family of the Year
The Bryan and Sonya Maye Family have been named Polk County’s Farm Family of the Year and join the prestigious list of other Polk County families who have received this honor. See our special section, PAGES 15-21, inside this issue. [PHOTO COURTESY OF RITA KEENER]
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ATV Fatality Claims Life of Oklahoma Rider
BY MELANIE BUCK An Oklahoma man was fatally injured in an ATV accident last Wednesday, June 3, evening. A call was received by the Polk County 911 Dispatch Center at 8 p.m. that a possible fatal accident had occurred on Polk Road 61, approximately 1.7 miles east of the intersection of Polk Roads 61 and 612. The driver was identified as David Dale Roberts, age 51, of CONTINUED ON PAGE 14
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Reisig Releases More Caribbean Gold
Local author Michael Reisig has just released the third book in his Caribbean Gold Series. Titled Caribbean Gold -- The Treasure of Margarita, the novel has already soared to the top of amazon.com rankings, hitting number one in the “Historical Caribbean and Latin American Adventure” category, and presently, number two in “Sea Adventures,” and “Travel Adventures.” Reisig says this new one is his favorite of this series, but readers will have to decide. Filled with historical and modern adventure, sizzling romance, and Caribbean intrigue, The Treasure of Margarita spans three centuries of high adventure. Beginning in 1692 in the pirate stronghold of Port Royal, it carries the reader across the Southern Hemisphere in a collage of rip-roaring escapades. Then it soars forward five generations, into modern day intrigue and romance in Key West and the Caribbean. A staggering fortune of Spanish black pearls and a 300-year-old letter with a handful of clues set the course that Travis Christian and William Cody embark upon. But it’s not an easy sail. Seasoned with remarkable women and bizarre villains, including a Barbadian treasure-hunting gangster, a duo of persistent South Florida scoundrels, and last but not least the Russian mob, the adventure ricochets from one precarious situation to the next. Reisig’s book is available for preview or purchase on amazon.com in ebook form for $2.99 and paperback for $12.95.
KENA radio personality, Mark Hobson, recently took part with other local celebrities in Mena Walmart Supercenter’s annual Tipping the Tank Fundraiser. Various local individuals and businesses dontated their time to sit on toilets in the front of Walmart and encourage shoppers to tip the tank with their donations. Each ‘throne-sitter’ sat for one hour each. The fundraiser has provided funding for Arkansas Children’s Hospital for many years. Arkansas Children’s Hospital is close to the hearts of Mena Walmart employees and they enjoy being able to have fun fundraisers to give to such a worthy cause.
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Holman Makes History & Enjoys VIP Status During AR State Special Olympics
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BY MELANIE BUCK Lyle Holman is a unique guy and he was given a very unique opportunity. Lyle was selected as the first ever athlete to get the chance to emcee at the Arkansas State Special Olympics. The 2015 competition was recently held in Searcy, Arkansas and Lyle was an instant hit. At the VIP dinner, held for the event’s celebrity staff, Lyle was honored to sit by and have dinner with none other than Miss Teen Arkansas, Jewels Fletcher. “Miss Teen Arkansas’ representatives came and asked if we minded them sitting with us,” said Lyle. He also got to meet Cody Kelley, a pro-fisherman who donates much of his time and his winnings to Special Olympics. “He donated a check to Special Olympics at the VIP dinner and I went to talk to him and he asked me if I would get in the picture with him with the big check, so I did,” smiled Lyle. Lyle was a most important person at the event, being the announcer for Opening Ceremonies. He, and his newfound friend and fellow athlete, Jacob James from Corning, Arkansas, shared the duties of announcing the March of the Athletes. As each team arrived, they would give a background of the area teams and highlight the athletes as well. They also introduced notable citizens and sponsors of the event. Some of the other highlights of his trip were meeting members of the North Little Rock Police Department who gave of their time to award event winners with medals, and watching girls play with hulla-hoops and fire while listening to live entertainment play Johnny Cash’s Ring of Fire. He also danced the night away at a special dance held for the athletes. Lyle also gained some awards for his hard work on the field. After fulfilling his honorable duties, it was back to the grind for Lyle as he competed in the 100-meter Dash where
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Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Members
Several new members have been welcomed into the Mena/Polk County Chamber of Commerce with ribbon cuttings recently. Beginning with the above picture, and moving clockwise: Citizens and business leaders celebrated the merger of Mena Radio and The Polk County Pulse, creating Pulse Multi-Media, located at 1168 Hwy. 71 South in Mena. Martin Marietta is a concrete company and is located on Fairgrounds Road. Hawks Overlook, an ATV/UTV rental business, is located at 714 Polk County Road 61 in the Wolf Pen Gap area. The Mercantile is Mena’s newest flea market style business but also offers many new and vintage item. The Mercantile is located on north Mena Street next to Skyline CafÊ and is owned by Judy McClara. Home Grown is a new southern clothing boutique located on Mena Street next to Ouachita Little Theatre. To learn more about how your business could become a Chamber Member, contact the Chamber office or stop by the depot on Sherwood Street in Mena.
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Acorn’s Brody Webb Places in National Archery Competition
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BY MELANIE BUCK Thirteen-year old Acorn student, Brody Webb, recently took 4th place in the National Archery Competition held in Louisville, Kentucky amongst the best in the nation. Webb has been shooting bows for just two years and shows to have a promising future in the sport. Webb said he took an interest in archery after watching his sister and the rest of the Acorn Archery Team for a year. Webb took first place at the Arkansas State Archery shoot in the middle school division, which qualified him for Nationals. The middle school division consists of shooters in the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. During Nationals, Webb said that he was aware of how many points he needed to maintain a place in the winners circle and that he was a bit nervous. His nerves didn’t win however, he made it through competition and had to go through a shoot-off and grabbed 4th place. In his competitions, Webb won a Matthews Compound Bow, a trophy, and plaque and looks forward to making it back to state next year, and on to nationals again after that. Webb said he practiced every day after school for months before entering the competitions. He also said that others on the Acorn Archery team did well in competition. Acorn Archery is coached by Sean Couch.
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MRHS Exploring Non-Taxable Bond to Purchase Mena Medical Associates Property
BY MELANIE BUCK Mena Regional Health System’s Board of Directors met on Monday in a special session to discuss new insurance policies and also, to approve the exploration of a non-taxable bond that would enable them to buy a new building and address new IT equipment. New insurance policies were discussed that could save the hospital thousands of dollars a year by combining or doing away with some of their current policies. For example, one of the existing policies costs the hospital $4,000 per year to insure the aboveground and underground tanks used for their emergency generators. However, one of their agents was able to discover that the tanks are actually covered under a policy through the state. After discussion of the issue, it was decided to look further into the matter and others in an effort to save money and become more efficient. The second item on the agenda was the discussion of a bond that would allow the hospital to purchase the new Mena Medical Associates Building. MRHS CEO Jay Quebedeaux said that the payment on the building would be very close to the same amount per month as the lease payment so it “makes for a very good decision.” “It was built last year and is a future stepping stone for the hospital. “It’s going to meet our needs for family practice for a long time,” said Quebedeaux. He also said that the board would have a more exact figure at their next meeting. “We’re exciting about purchasing the building. The bond would pay for the purchase of the building and will address the future IT needs as we move forward with our electronic medical records. Everything is electric now and we are addressing that in our five-year plan.” Quebedeaux also explained that the bond will not create a tax for citizens to pay, that it is just another form of borrowing money. The land and building are actually owned by Longhorn Landholdings and they constructed the building to the specs provided by the hospital. The hospital has a lease arrangement with the option to purchase at fair or market value on day 366.
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he took 5th place and Softball Throw where he placed 4th. He was excited to have received his awards from officers of the law. “The first person that gave me my ribbon was a State Trooper and the last person to give me a ribbon was the Chaplain of the North Little Rock Police Department,” beamed Lyle. Something most special to Lyle was a t-shirt made for good luck by his classmates at PCDC’s Adult Wellness and Education Center. PCDC teacher, Eve Strother, said, “We wanted to send something with him for good luck but we didn’t want to send forty little things so we did the shirt. We spent a week on the shirt and not one student told the secret. It’s hard to keep a secret when there’s fifty people in the building.” The students all signed the -LYLE HOLMAN shirt and presented it to him before he left for Searcy. Lyle was proud to wear his new shirt and had athletes at the state event sign it as well. “By the time he got done, Lyle came home with over 300 signatures on his shirt. His mom is going to get it framed,” said Strother. Lyle plans to continue to compete in the Special Olympics, serve on the Special Olympic Leadership Committee, and the PCDC Board of Directors, although TV might be calling soon. “Right before I had to go out onto the field, one of the guys from THV11 had a camera and said I should be on TV.”
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the primer in the afternoon. On Monday and Tuesday, crews layed the first layer of asphalt emulsion and aggregate on Polk 652, Polk 54, and on Polk 41 North. Ellison said that the asphalt level is already complete and single layer of asphalt emulsion and aggregate have been applied on Polk 88 and Polk 680. On Wednesday, the asphalt leveling should already be complete with a single layer of asphalt and aggregate applied to Polk 89, 644, and 649. The second and final layer of asphalt emulsion and aggregate will be applied on Polk 652. Continuing on Thursday, the second and final layer of asphalt emulsion and aggregate will be applied to Polk 54 and 41 North. Polk Road 689 was also a part of this project and is complete. A two-inch asphalt overlay was applied and compacted on this short, 1400 foot long road. Ellison also said that the resurfacing portion of this project takes the least amount of time however, the preparation for the
final surfacing is very labor intensive. Judge Ellison said, “Polk 54 is definitely the showcase road when you consider the before and after. It was very narrow and in disrepair. There was not a fix without going to extraordinary measures to turn this route into a satisfactory road. We had to widen and elevate the entire length as well as install all new drainage.” He pointed out that almost every road on this project has received some new drainage work. Weather has been an issue on the timeliness of the work, “The project began back in the winter and the frequent rain has hampered the crew the whole way. The timing has been terrible with the flood damage and final surfacing coming at the same time,” Ellison said. Ellison was able to obtain a commitment from the U.S. Forestry Service to help pay for the improvements on 41 North. The Judge asked citizens to please avoid these roads if possible. Primer is a very messy oily substance that will cling to your vehicle and dry. It is removable with WD40 but is unpleasant to deal with. Primer is necessary for a quality hard surfacing project. If you must travel these roads before the primer cures, please drive 5 MPH or less to avoid flinging the oil on your vehicle and degrading the project. Primer generally requires one day to cure.
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RMCC & DWS Partner for Job Fair
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Rich Mountain Community College and the Department of Workforce Services (DWS) recently hosted its 5th annual Job Fair in the Ouachita Center. 35 employers from across the region were represented including Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Healthy Connections, Inc., Nidec Motors, Tyson Foods, Union Bank and many more. Over 100 job seekers attended throughout the day and met with prospective employers about career opportunities available. The DWS mobile unit was available for participants who needed to complete online applications. Prior to the Job Fair, RMCC’s Career Pathways partnered with DWS to offer a Job Search Workshop on April 21st. The workshop covered resume building, successful interview tips, and job search assistance.
Badger & Woods Qualify for World Competition The Combat Wrestling US Team held their trials for the 2015 US Team to represent the US in the World final in Bulgaria. Combat wrestling is best described as a combination of Sambo, Brazillian Jui-Jitsu, and Wrestling. Two people from the Polk Country area competed against the best in the nation. Nick Badger trains at Ouachita Mountain Martial Arts and Cody Woods is an instructor at Southern Impact Martial Arts and helps instruct the kids’ class at Ouachita Mountain Martial Arts. Cody lost his first match against a UFC veteran but won the consolation bracket against a Judo black belt to place third overall. “This was a huge step up in competition for both individuals in a martial art we have not competed in before,” said Woods.
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Arvest Bank has earmarked all of their fundraising dollars in 2015 to benefit the local Area 14 Special Olympics athletes. The most recent fundraiser, a Pie in the Face event held last week, garnered $630 to be donated. Last month, Arvest held a root beer float fundraiser that generated almost $1,000 and another event is being planned for this summer. Arvest Branch Manager Jennifer Graves said, “The Arvest team plans to be washing windshields in the drive-thru soon - all to be donated to the local Area 14 Special Olympic athletes.”
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38th Annual Lum and Abner Event Winners Graves, “American Flower Garden” CHIEF OF POLICE: Debra Lay, “Kays Kreation” CIRCUIT JUDGE: Debra Lay, “Timeless Treasure” CITY CLERK: Susan Carter, “Bee in my Bonnet” COUNTY JUDGE: Ray Grasso, “Patriotic” COUNTY SHERIFF: Wyona Abbott, “Double Wedding Ring” COUNTY CLERK: Francis Hilton, “Bargello Heart” KENA RADIO: Susan Carter, “The Grand Illusion” MAYOR OF COVE: Sharon Chambers, “Sharon’s Quilt” MAYOR OF MENA: Susan Carter, “Radiant Star” MENA SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS: Erin May, “LadyCat T-Shirt Quilt” PROSECUTING ATTORNEY: Rebecca Romine, “Floating Nine Patch” RICH MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Sharon Chambers, “Curved Log Cabin” THE POLK COUNTY PULSE: Roxie Moll, “The Peacock” OTHER AWARDS: 1ST JUDGE OF SHOW: Louise Oates, “Pink Breeze” 2ND JUDGE OF SHOW: Rebecca Romine, “Funky Chickens” NIMBLE THIMBLE QUILT GUILD: Polk County Fair, “Trail Mix” SHOW COMMITTEE: Rebecca Romine, “Autumn Nite” VENDORS CHOICE: Alice Skumatz, “Dresden Plate with Scalloped Border” QUILT CATEGORY WINNERS: HAND PIECED/HAND QUILTED: 1st Place, Rebecca Romine, “Roman Blocks”; 2nd Place, Mary Sheba Graves, “American Flower Garden”; 3rd Place, Dola Kesterson, “Dola’s Quilt” MACHINE PIECED/HAND QUILTED: 1ST Place, Louise Oates, “Pink Breeze”; 2nd Place, Anne Dahm, “Snow Flake”; 3rd Place, Louise Oates, “Hunters Star” MACHINE PIECED/MACHINE QUILTED: 1ST Place, Dola Kesterson, “Rolling Prairie”;
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EMBROIDERY QUILT: Kent Schnetzler, “Cat Quilt” HOME DÉCOR: 1st Place, Sandra Hartley, “Bali Bed Runner”; 2nd Place, Alice Skumatz, “Cherry Basket”; 3rd Place, Alice Skumatz, “Victorian Star” OTHER: 1st Place, Rebecca Romine, “Raspberry”; 2nd Place, Judy Mills-Smith, “Yo-Yo” The always popular Lum and Abner 5K had quite a few entries this year. The winners were: Clint Buck – won 1st place as the overall winner, followed by Alexis Wood as 2nd, and Kenneth Butler won 3rd. In the individual age categories: Males age 10-19: 1st place, Noah Swall; 2nd place, Eli Swall; 3rd place, Dakota Sullivan Females age 10-19: 1st place, Krysten Fagan; 2nd place Morgan Fagan; 3rd place, Katelyn Wells Males age 20-29: 1st place, Levi Ellison; 2nd place, Tyler Riley; 3rd place, Kyle Rowland Females age 20-29: 1st place, Emily Emerson; 2nd place, Samantha Russert; 3rd place, Chanley Young Males age 30-39: 1st place, Phillip Lance; 2nd place, Matt Hecke Females age 30-39: 1st place, Stephanie Hecke; 2nd place Jennifer Sullivan; 3rd place, Dawn Lea Males age 40-49: 1st place, Kenneth Butler; 2nd place, Danny Butler; 3rd place, Steve Swall Females age 40-49: 1st place, Tammy Payne; 2nd place, Sadi Whorton; 3rd place, Julie Lane Males age 50-59: 1st place, Kenneth Sayers; 2nd place, Glenn Erickson; 3rd place, Joseph Rickmon Females age 50-59: 1st place, Lisa Falls Males age 60 plus: 1st place, Bill Dyer; 2nd place Wayman Bell; 3rd place, Charles Pitts Females age 60 plus: 1st place Tina Bentley; 2nd place, Susan Lancaster
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Janssen Park was the place to be this past weekend with several competitive events taking place at the Lum and Abner Festival. In the Lil’ Miss and Mr. Lum and Abner pageant, 3-year old Aria Alexis Crider, daughter of Daymon Crider and Lil’ Mr. went to 3-year old Diesel Easton Page, son of Bryan and Mamie Page. In the 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, Team All-In won the 7-10 boys/girls division; Team Cannon/Dean won the 14-16 year-old boys division; Team Swiss Rolls won the Men’s Open division; and Team Flying Fighting Frogs won the Women’s Open division. At the BBQ Cook-Off, Gregg Goss of Bear State Bank took the Grand Champion Prize and Jim Stroope of Nidec won Reserve Grand Champion. Four teams showcased their talents, skills, and determination in the high heat and humidity at the Annual Lum & Abner Firefighter Challenge last Saturday. Ink, Dallas Valley, Pine Ridge, and Booneville Fire Departments participated this year. Ink took 1st place honors as their scores in the four events topped the others. Results in each event were: Booneville Fire Department won Personal Protective Equipment Donning; Ink Fire Department won Speed Hose Connect; Dallas Valley Fire Department won the Wild Hose Recover; and Ink Fire Department won the Water Ball Fight. The Ouachita Quilt Show Committee has announced the winners of their annual Quilt Show that took place in the Historic Amory in downtown Mena. DONATION QUILT WINNER: Sandra Hartley. Hartley won an heirloom style quilt by participating in a raffle that benefits the Polk County Single Parent Scholarship Fund. BEST OF SHOW: Dola Kesterson, “Rolling Prairie” PEOPLES CHOICE: Louise Oates, “Pink Breeze” VIP AWARDS: A&P COMMISSION: Kent Schnetzler, “Cat Quilt” ART GALLERY: Niki Dempsey, “Folk Art” CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Mary Sheba
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BY MELANIE BUCK Will Rios has given something of himself to help a child, in a big way. Rios, a combat veteran, hasn’t cut his hair since 2008, until now. Rios said, “I was deployed with C Co.,1-153rd Infantry in 2004 and 2005. While I was deployed in Iraq, LaShay, my daughter, was diagnosed with leukemia. Tammie my wife took care of her and spent countless nights at the hospital with her. She received several blood transfusions and chemo. She was just five-years old and my wife was very strong dealing with the illness, and I was fighting two wars; the one in Iraq and her illness at home. God provided me with the strength to deal with it.” At the age of 11, LaShay had beaten the odds and was ready to help others. She decided to cut her hair and donate her long blond curls to Locks of Love. “We are very proud of her,” Rios said. Inspired by the courage and compassion in his young daughter, Rios felt he needed to do something as well. “It’s time for me to do the same as our daughter. I will be donating my long black curls to Wigs for Kids. This will help kids with cancer feel better when they wear the wig.” And so he did. On Thursday, June 3rd, after seven years of growing his hair out, Rios walked into Salon DaJon where his stylist, Tosha Bissell, waited. After combing and braiding, Bissell cut the braid, and Rios joined the long list of those who have spent so much time growing to insure someone else gets the reward and became not only a soldier for America, but also a soldier for children in need. Wigs for Kids has been providing hair replacement and support to children for more than 30 years. They never charge the families and rely on hair and monetary donations. On their website, they state, “The effects of hair loss go deeper than just a change in a child’s outward appearance. Hair loss can erode a child’s self-confidence and limit them from experiencing life the way children should. With an injured self-image, a child’s attitude toward treatment and their physical • Commercial/Residential response to it can be negatively affected also. Wigs for Kids helps children suffering from • Contract Work hair loss look themselves and live their lives.” • Service Work For more information on how you can help, visit www.wigsforkids.org. • Provide Bucket Truck and Backhoe Work • Generac Generator Dealer • 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICES
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Flood Waters Reek Havoc at the Center
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Wildlife Center Fundraiser is a Success
June 10, 2015
BY MELANIE BUCK American Artisans hosted a fundraiser for the Arkansas Native Plant and Wildlife Center Saturday night. Guests enjoyed a meal prepared by American Artisans and also listened to Master Falconer and Animal Rehabilitator, Tommy Young, talk about his work at the Center and how much things are out of balance ecologically. The fundraiser was a great success and fundraiser coordinator Lyn Dilbeck of Four Winds Trading Post, told event go-ers about a new program that she has launched to help the Center keep up with the cost of feeding the animals. “Fundraisers are great but they are short lived. The money we made will only pay for about a month’s worth of food for the animals. I’ve been trying to find a way to support the Center and be easy on people’s budgets,” Dilbeck explained. Through the new program, any person banking at Union Bank or Bear State Bank, can go to their bank and ask that $5 per month be automatically transferred into the Wildlife Center’s account. The Center has accounts at both Union Bank and Bear State Bank. Dilbeck explained that if they could get 200 people to commit to $5 per month, it would cover food costs for almost an entire month and would help lessen the load for Young who spends much of his time trying to raise funding. Dilbeck also explained that it only takes about 10-15 minutes to set up the transfer. “Thank you to everyone that came and supported the Center, it really makes a difference,” said Dilbeck. “A special thank you goes to Rick and Donna Chrisman at American Artisans for sponsoring the event. Rick, Donna, and Don Stockinger did all the cooking, that was a big deal. We’d also like to thank Janice Schull, Pat Brown, and Cake by MaryAnn, James SuperFoods, and Walmart.” Dilbeck said to look for donation jars that she has scattered around town at various businesses. As floodwaters raged through the county reeking havoc and causing damage, the Wildlife Center was no exception. Tommy Young explained that the area where the alligator is kept, had a 10 ft. tall wall of the pond washed away, and by luck, the alligator stayed put. In order to fix the damage, volunteers came in and added two culverts, at a higher elevation than before and added more dirt. The water also came into the main building and about a foot up the walls inside. Fortunately, none of the animals were hurt. Young is looking for a golf cart style vehicle to help carry feed and grain around to the one hundred animals currently at the Center. “It would be a huge help to not have to tote Polk County Farm Bureau has designated Friday, June it all around by hand so if someone has a food cart they could donate, it would be greatly 12th as “Law Enforcement Appreciation Day”. We honor appreciated. Young explained that during this time of year, two to ten animals are brought to him our local, county and state law officers for the jobs they everyday to rehabilitate. There is a baby otter at the Center that needs a sponsor as well do. In a day and time when our officers are being as many other babies including raccoon, owls, hawks, fox, and more. During the visit, treated in a disrespectful manner, we express our helpers were catching fish out of the pond to feed the baby otter. One fish gets filleted and the other gets thrown in “Ollie’s” pool so that he can learn to catch them on his own. gratitude and respect for our local family of law officials. They also dig mussels for Ollie as well. “You can’t buy a lot of the stuff that he eats, makThey have chosen to serve and protect us, while putting ing feeding him a bit more work,” said Young. their lives in harm’s way every day. If you are interested in helping around the Center, Young is planning four Show your support for the law officers of Polk County by workdays for volunteers thanking them for the dedication they have to serve to assist him with much needed work. Beginning and defend us. on June 20th and running for four consecutive Saturdays, Young will welcome volunteers from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. “There’s a lot of work to be done, so come out, and join in,” said Young.
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Robertson Honored as iCARE STAR Employee of the Year by MRHS
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SUBMITTED BY SONYA MAYE Kyle Robertson, MRHS Respiratory/Cardiopulmonary Therapist, was recently named the Mena Regional Health System iCARE STAR Employee of the Year for 2014. Upon receiving his Bachelor of Science in Cardiopulmonary Care from UAMS/AHEC-SW, Kyle worked in the Texarkana and Tyler areas. He has been a part of the MRHS respiratory team for 6 years. In addition to working the evening shift at MRHS, Kyle is a certified instructor for BLS, ACLS and PALS. He is very passionate about teaching others and writing about unique cases. He finds education to be very rewarding and loves to read and instruct others about topics relating to the health care industry. In 2014, Robertson served as Chairman for the South District of Arkansas Society for Respiratory Care. He is married to Jenny Robertson. The couple has two daughters, Finley and Briggs. Kyle values the iCARE philosophy and demonstrates exemplary patient-centered care. “Kyle is an exceptional employee who takes the time to personally connect with his patients. He is dependable, knowledgeable and provides excellence in quality patient care. He is very deserving of this recognition,” stated Russell Lockhart, Director of Respiratory. As the recipient of the award, Kyle received a cash bonus, personal iCARE plaque and his name on the progressive plaque displayed on the iCARE wall in the hospital. The community is encouraged to nominate an MRHS employee for the iCARE Star Employee of the Quarter by visiting www.menaregional.com, click on the iCARE icon and submit your anonymous nomination.
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BY MELANIE BUCK U.S. Senator John Boozman and U.S. Congressman Bruce Westerman visited Rich Mountain Community College on Thursday, May 28. RMCC President Dr. Phillip Wilson led the two on a tour of the facilities and expressed the impact that a community college has on those in the area around them. Wilson addressed the legislators by explaining how the Federal PELL grant impacts our student populations to gain access to higher education. “A vast portion of our students qualify for the PELL grant. Our tuition runs about $72 a credit hour and the College does not provide student loans.” Wilson explained that RMCC is about serving the needs of the students and community and referenced that “community is not only in the name of this College but it is about who we are and why we exist.” Wilson continued the dialogue, “RMCC provides associate degrees for students who plan to further their education through an advanced degree and technical programs to equip students to be skilled for the workforce. “We have programs that change lives…many of which are technical programs.” He explained that the technical programs have significant costs associated with the output. “We run a thin operating budget to keep costs for students low. This allows our students to walk across stage and graduate debt free.” Dr. Wilson referenced many positive effects that higher education has on the local economy by stating, “The way to change people from tax consumers to tax producers is through higher education or technical programs.” Congressman Westerman believes manufacturing is one key to solving the issue of losing some of the younger generation to bigger towns. “We need to get back to more manufacturing, that solves a lot of that. A kid going to college says ‘I’m going to get an education but what am I going to do’ but if you have the jobs here for them to come back, it builds the community,” Westerman said. Polk County Judge Brandon Ellison was also there and expressed his concern over issues such as the federal governments’ lack of decision making when it comes to Payment in Lieu of Taxes or PILT payments. Polk County has one of the states’ largest areas of federal land within the county and the federal government is not required to pay taxes on it. PILT is supposed to compensate for the lack of land tax payments from the federal government however in recent years those payments haven’t been guaranteed leaving counties vulnerable to less funding. Judge Ellison explained part of the hardships, “$300,000 in Polk County is a big deal for us and it causes us to panic a bit to think we may not get that. If we could get a real budget and know how much we’re going to get, that’s what we want,” Ellison said. He added, “The federal government owns land in our county and nobody is paying taxes on it. Our Sheriff’s Department is rescuing people on it, our Emergency Management is rescuing people, we’re putting out fires, we’re keeping up the roads, we’re taking care of the land, so I think it’s an obligation and if the federal government can’t do that then maybe it’s time for them to return that land back to the people.” “We’re with you 100% and as far as the budget, we’ve actually got one now,” said Senator Boozman. “Hopefully we can get this completed in a timely way.” Congressman Westerman pointed out that the federal government owns one-third of the country.
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Yukon, Oklahoma. According to a press release sent by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Roberts was pronounced deceased at the scene. The release also stated, “A blood sample has been sent to the Arkansas State Crime Lab to determine if alcohol was involved.” Deputies from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Medics from Southwest EMS, and First Responders from the Board Camp Fire Department all responded to the scene.
Mena Home Health Agency Undergoes Name Change West Arkansas HomeCare now called Elite Home Health of Mena
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[MENA, Ark.] – In continuing its commitment to provide quality home health care to the people of Mena and the surrounding region, West Arkansas HomeCare has changed its name and is now operating as Elite Home Health of Mena. The agency will continue to deliver excellent patient care with the same local staff of highly trained home health professionals under the direct supervision of patients’ physicians. The agency will continue to serve patients from its location at 1201 South Mena Street, Suite 2 in Mena. Home health care is an effective and affordable solution for many patients’ post-acute care needs and situations. Home health professionals treat a wide range of medical conditions, allowing patients to rest and recover in the comfort of home. Elite Home Health of Mena is part of LHC Group, a national provider of post-acute care services.
Nathan Victor Bates
Nathan (Nate) Victor Bates, age 31, went to be with our Lord and Savior on May 31, 2015. He was born February 4, 1984 in Mena Arkansas. Nate was loved by so many, he was a loving husband, son, brother, nephew, and friend. Nate was a bright star among us taken too soon. He had a passion for music and a talent for guitar that nobody could hold a candle to. He was a very compassionate and loving man who would drop anything to help anyone. He was great at everything he attempted to do. His life will never be for-
gotten, his soul will live on through his wife, family, and friends. Until we meet again. He is survived by his loving wife and soul mate Lea Kay Isabella Bates; their fur babies; his mother, Marilyn Kay Shields; stepfather, Jimmy Shields; grandfather, Jack Allen; brother, Zach Bates; nieces, Kailey Faith Wade, Abbigale Augustine Cook, and Zoey Jule Bates; sister-in-law, Amanda Bates; sister, Alanah Allen; aunt, Barbara Allen; uncle, Doug Allen; father-in-law, Dale Sedbrook; mother-in-law, Julia Sedbrook; brother-in-law, Jordan Cardwell; niece, Candace Cardwell; and so, so many friends. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Julia Jeanne Allen, and our two sweet babies that never made it to this world. He was a truly unique individual that will never be forgotten for he was loved by so many. He will always be in our thoughts and hearts. A memorial service was held on Friday, June 5, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena with cremation services entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas. Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com
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2015 Polk County
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BY MELANIE BUCK
Bryan and Sonya Maye and their Maye Club Lambs Farm have been chosen as the 2015 Polk County Farm Bureau District Family of the Year. The Mayes have been raising and selling show lambs for 18 years and are honored to have been selected to represent Polk County for the prestigious award. Bryan was raised on a small cattle farm in Oklahoma and grew up training calf-roping horses. His passion for livestock is apparent and he is passing that same passion on to his students. He said that he idolized his Ag teacher in high school and that’s what made him choose to be an Ag teacher. He has been teaching Agriculture to the next generation for 27 years; 16 of those years he spent at Hatfield Public Schools and for the last 11 years, he has called Mena High school his home. Bryan has three children, Chism, age 17, Megan, age 23, and Lauren, age 24. They are no exception when it comes to winning. Their showcase of awards proves their passion for the agriculture industry is as big as their father’s. Chism, still in high school, helps in the business whether it’s cleaning out lambing jugs, vaccinating baby lambs, or anything else that needs to be done. Chism won Reserve Grand Champion at the Arkansas State Fair in 2014, among his numerous other awards. “My wife is an amazing homemaker and provides home cooked meals and assists with the preparation and photography for our online selling accounts,” said Bryan. Besides caring for the family at home, Sonya works full-time as the Public Relations/Marketing Specialist for Mena Regional Health System. Megan attended Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia and while there, she was active in Enactus/SAU, sorority, and was the SAU Mulerider. Megan and SAU Mule, Molly Ann, turned heads and gained social media fame as the duo galloped around the state in celebration of SAU’s record enrollment in the fall of 2013, even visiting a Starbucks in Texarkana, via the drive-thru, or ride-thru, as it became that day. She is currently employed as the manager of Story Arena on SAU campus. Lauren is married and has two children, Trip and Mabree, and is an RN at Western Arkansas Home Health Care. “All three children have been active in the National Honor Society, numerous sports activities, and showing sheep off of the family
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farm during their school years,” smiled Bryan. His love for sheep came from his first teaching job. “When I moved to Hatfield, the Ag teacher that preceded me had already bought all the kids’ show animals and I had never dealt with sheep, so I had to learn. I enjoyed it and we had a lot of success. My students started winning in 1995 at the State Fair and we won it every year until two years ago. I traveled all over the country buying those lambs… Kentucky, Iowa, Indiana, Texas, all over,” said Bryan. When he began his Maye Club Lambs venture, he had only ten head of ewes and one ram, but he has built the business to a whopping 60 ewes and four rams that produced 74 babies this year on his 40 acre farm in Hatfield. Those babies are sold around the country to 4-H and FFA Clubs to be shown by students at various fairs and shows. Although his lambs go outside of his area, Bryan said that many of his buyers have had success and he likes that he has been able to produce high quality club lambs that can win shows nationwide. “We have been fortunate enough to have bred and raised club lambs that have won shows in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, Kansas, and Indiana,” said Bryan with a smile. Efficiency and conservation are also key to his operation. The Mayes constructed a farm pond in an eroded area of the property to use as a water source for the animals. “We also clean out the sheep manure from the barn and the lots and spread it as the sole source of fertilizer on the hay meadow according to our Nutrient
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“It is certainly an honor to be recognized as the Polk County Farm Family of the Year. My husband has a great passion for raising sheep and observing their successes as they are shown across the country. Maye Club Lambs has provided Bryan with such a rewarding career, in addition to teaching which allows him to follow, encourage, and support so many students and their families. Our life together on the farm is such a blessing and we give God the glory for it all.”
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Management Plan,” Bryan explained. Bryan and Sonya said that Rita Keener and Cathy Singleton have also been a huge help. “Rita has been the nurse and caretaker when I have to be gone. Cathy has just started this year. When we’re at work, they’re here delivering babies, feeding when I’m gone to an FFA function, they’re a lot of help,” said Bryan. “We couldn’t have done it without them,” said Sonya. In addition to farming sheep, Bryan also hauls hay, and, in his spare time, travels the country as a Professional Livestock Judge and teaching at Show Clinics. He is also a Polk County Fair Association Advisee, Mena FFA Alumni, in the Polk County Cattlemen’s Association, member of the Hatfield First Baptist Church, and has several state level activities as well including Ark. Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association, Ark. State Fair Livestock Committee Member, and Ark. State Sheep Council Member/President, and a Livestock Judge on the national level. Sonya is also civic minded, serving on the Mena/Polk County Chamber of Commerce, a member of Rotary Club, and the Mena Regional Hospital Foundation Board. When asked how they seem to balance their jobs, their children, and the farm, Bryan said, “It gets hard. From February to May, it’s really tough. You basically work all day and come home and work until about 10:30.” Sonya added in, “If you’re lucky. It’s usually later than that. And sometimes you’re up in the middle of the night and then up before daylight doing chores.” However, they both agree, they wouldn’t have it any other way. Sonya summed it up well by saying, “It is certainly an honor to be recognized as the Polk County Farm Family of the Year. My husband CONCLUDED ON PAGE 21
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“We have been fortunate enough to have bred and raised club lambs that have won shows in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Louisana, Kansas, and Indiana.” - Bryan Maye
has a great passion for raising sheep and observing their successes as they are shown across the country. Maye Club Lambs has provided Bryan with such a rewarding career, in addition to teaching, which allows him to follow, encourage and support so many students and their families. Our life together on the farm is such a blessing and we give God the glory for it all.” You can learn more about the Mayes and their operations at www.mayeclublambs.com The Arkansas Farm Family of the Year program has been going strong for 68 years. Along with Farm Bureau, other program sponsors include Farm Credit Services of Western Arkansas, Ag Heritage Farm Credit Services, Farm Credit Midsouth Associations, and Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas. Program partners include Arkansas Press Association; University of Arkansas, Division of Agriculture; Cooperative Extension Service; Arkansas Department of Workforce Education; USDA, Farm Service Agency; USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service; and USDA, Rural Development.
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Elizabeth Denny - Woman of Resources & Collections
BY JACLYN ROSE As a child of the depression, Elizabeth Denny, “Liz” to her friends, was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi in 1932. The youngest of five children, her family traveled to different cities around the Florida panhandle and Southern Alabama following her father’s job. Denny graduated from Flomaton High School in Flomaton, Alabama in 1950 in the top 5% of her class right before her father was transferred to Hammond, Louisiana. Denny spent almost two years at the two year college there, but wasn’t totally happy with her education experience, and transferred to Baton Rouge Business College where she obtained a degree in Accounting. “I enjoyed Business College, it was just what I needed,” explained Denny. Denny had a career working at Allen Parker Finance Company and Capital Bank and Trust while living in Louisiana. “I used to make loans for Pete Maravich. One time he came in barefoot with holes in the legs of his jeans. We sent him home because he was not dressed properly,” said Denny with a laugh. Eventually Denny moved with her children, Rebecca and Terrell, to Illinois for a change of pace. There she began working in quality control for General Mills and met the love of her life, Horace Denny. “Horace was such a nice man and he got along real well with my children. He was very generous, not just with finances but with his time and with my children. We dated for two years and I was leery of men, but my son (Bud) was about to join the Navy and Horace went to talk to him at his job, at the bowling lanes, and told him I was a nice lady and he always tried to be a gentleman to me and wondered if we could get married before Bud joined the Navy. Bud said, ‘well, have you asked her?’ and Horace told him that he wanted his permission first. So we were married on the 30th of August, my birthday. I always joked that he married me on my birthday so he only had to buy me one present,” Denny said. “Horace was 91 when he passed on and we never had cross words. He was the most generous man you would ever want to be around, we had the most wonderful life together.” Denny is a kind lady, with a sweet disposition and her face lights up when she begins talking about her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She is very humble and never wanted to brag until she mentioned her babies, and then she was quick to remind that she is allowed to brag because she is their mother. “I have two of the most wonderful and generous children, a lot of people can’t say that, but I can. My daughter is generous with her time and talents, she has a catering business and loves to cook. I was sick recently and she spent two weeks with me and we just laughed and laughed, she lives in Knoxville, Tennessee. My son spent 16 years in the Navy and now works for the government. He just recently moved back to Germany and he is my baby. I don’t want for anything. I get along with all my children and grandchildren. They take good care of me,” Denny said. After retiring, the Dennys moved to Mena, a place they had visited when driving back to Broken Bow, Oklahoma, Horace’s hometown. “We wanted to retire in a small town and we came through here and stopped at the lodge on the mountain. It was so cold we came down to Wal-Mart to buy sweaters and drove around the town and it was the best thing we ever did! We found the people here to be very friendly,” Denny explained. The Denny’s traveled all over the United States before settling in Mena. They visited every one of the states in the Union except New York and Washington State, but Denny explained when they came to Mena they just knew, this was it. Denny collects teapots and has a beautiful collection with over 150, she also collects ceramic roosters and has 42, and an impressive collection of dolls. She also plays the harmonica and loves singing in the choir of her beloved First Baptist Church in Mena. “The people there have been so nice to me. I have to say that E. Wayne McDaniel is one of the finest people I’ve ever met. He and his wife, Belva, and my neighbor, Sue Rowe, take such good care of me. When I got sick and had to go to the hospital by ambulance, they were right there with me. They brought me food and they helped me when my husband got sick. They are always there when I need them. And when I am well, I love to help people too. When Horace passed (in September of 2010), Jeff Ulmer was just so wonderful, he would call to check on me every couple weeks. That is over and above. The people here are just so kind, that’s why I could never leave Mena. If I die here, I’m going to die happy,” said Denny with a smile.
“We wanted to retire in a small town and we came through here and stopped at the lodge on the mountain. It was so cold we came down to Wal-Mart to buy sweaters and drove through the town and it was the best thing we ever did!”
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BY JACLYN ROSE When Jeanne Sterner first picked up a crochet hook it was simply to make a couple of hats for a soon-to-be-born niece. As she sat at her computer watching YouTube videos on how to crochet, Hippity Hoot Notions, the incredible business she would build was not even in her mind, rather she just wanted her niece to have some adorable accessories for her newborn photography shoots. Sterner was born and raised in Mena and graduated from Mena High School in 1998. She married her husband Billy, an Insurance Broker who recently opened a Farmer’s Insurance Office in Polk County, in 2008 and they have two children, Samantha, age 15, and Gavin, age 11. “Billy and I have a little farm with miniature horses and we both love it. He’s very encouraging of my business. We are a great team. I really enjoy being a mom and I love seeing who the kids are becoming as they get older. When they are young it’s all about the cuteness and how much you love them but growing up it’s so fun to hear their thoughts, they are so different than mine and I want to encourage them to be themselves. They are becoming such interesting people,” said Sterner. Around 2010-2011, Sterner began making hats for her newborn niece, which grew into a couple of friends wanting them, which grew into strangers wanting them, so Sterner opened her store on Etsy, an online store for homemade and repurposed items. Her owl and Arkansas Razorback hats took off, and at their peak, Sterner was shipping out stacks of packages every day. “I was 8-9 weeks out on my hats and was making Razorback hats night and day, I thought, ‘I’m going to get arthritis,’” said Sterner with a smile. Sterner enjoyed seeing the photos of her clients in the hats and through that evolved into making other photo props, such as her signature tutus with a crocheted waist to her current top sellers, handmade couture sewn and gathered special event dresses. Through the course of Hippity Hoot Notions, Sterner has seen the industry change, her store went from being one of a few stores with similar items, to one in a sea of competitors, but she has managed to stand out through her ability to stay ahead of the current trend, a task that requires both creativity and dedication. “I encourage my customers to customize their orders, from hats to dresses, this allows each person to have a unique look. My designs are special occasion, over-the-top dresses with lots of silks and chiffons,” explained Sterner. Running a business with very set deadlines, while being a wife and mother, is a lot for anyone to manage, but 811 4th Street, Mena 479-385-2136 or 479-385-1085 Sterner has been successful because of her dedication to her family and her job. “It’s 100 times harder than any Mon.-Fri. 8:30 am - 5 pm • Sat. 8:30 am - 1 pm job I’ve had because I can’t just ‘leave it at the office,’” Sterner explained. “I tried to set hours for myself, because it was consuming my time, and I knew if I’m going to make it, I had to create some separation. I try to only work while the kids are at school, from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm, and I try to not work weekends, if I can help it.” With much of Sterner’s business being online, she has shipped her products to 63 countries and all over the United States. “I have a strong following in Australia and ship there a lot, I have customers from Europe, who tell me they can’t find dresses like this there, it’s almost like I’m somewhere exotic,” Sterner said with a smile. One of the areas that Sterner has learned throughout her journey so far is photography. Though she has en“Serving your families with joyed photography as a hobby since her children were little, she began setting up stylized whimsical photo shoots Dignity & Care for over 80 years” to model her dresses for her website and her knowledge and expertise began to grow. These lifestyle themed Selected Funeral & Life Insurance Agent Member of the National Funeral modeling sessions became such a hit that she Directors Assoc. has expanded her business to provide photogra611 Janssen, Mena, AR phy to her clients. “I don’t work in a studio, these (479) 394-1310 are lifestyle themed, and I try to capture that feeling of childhood. We have our miniature horses and a miniature donkey and the picture I am most drawn to was looking at the face of the child when they see the animal for the first time. Or if you put a little girl in a fancy dress and put her in a swing full of flowers, she thinks she is a princess, or give a little boy a fishing pole and it’s magical. I tell my clients to not expect their child to sit and pose, I want to photograph them just being children,” Sterner explained. You can visit Sterner’s online store at www.hippityhootnotions.com or can reach her by emailing Like us on Facebook! at jeanne.sterner@yahoo.com.
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Thursday 6/11 * 7:00 a.m. -Until Sold Out Polk County Farmer’s Market at the Historic Mena Depot. Come Enjoy meeting local famers and providing your family with fresh healthy seasonal fruits and vegetables, as well as baked goods, eggs jellies and crafts. * 10:00 a.m. - Super Hero’s Summer Reading Program, Polk County Library, continuing June 18th and 25. * 11:30 –Rotary Club of Polk County /Mena meets at Papa’s Mexican Café. Contact Lisa Martin at 216-3383 or Charles Pitman at 216 for more info. * Noon to 1:00 p.m. - Physical Fitness Principles & Exercises, combination of yoga, Dance and Fitness elements; instructor is Henry Neilson, Maddox Building, Room 127, RMCC. To register, call Maureen Keese at 479-RMCC, x1311. * 12:00 – 3:00 p. – Son Lighters In Action Card Shop, 3671 Hwy 8 West. For more information call 216-0719. * 5:00 p.m. - 9th Street Ministries will have a free dinner and fellowship in the 9th Street Ministries Building. * 5:30 P.m. – Weight Watchers –meet at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Family Life Center. Call 479-234-2297 for more information. * 6:00 p.m. - The Hatfield Lions Club will meet at the Lions Club Field House. * 6:00 p.m. - Country, Bluegrass and Gospel Music at the Daisy Room behind Janssen Avenue Florist. * 6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous – meeting
LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS
Weekly Publication mile guided hike along the Waterleaf Trail. Meeting Place Visitors Center, Cossatot State Park. * 2:00 p.m. - Live Vegetarian Performing Arts Cooking Show with Chef Mark Anthony. Limited Seating, come early. Seventh Day Adventist Church Fairgrounds Road. * 2:00 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S.. For information call 243-0297 or 2164606. * 6:30 p.m. –Narcotics Anonymous meeting at Saint Agnes Church Parish Hall. Monday 6/15 * 5:00 p.m. – Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) –Hatfield City Hall, For more information call 870-389-6678. * 5:30 p.m. - Polk County Republican Committee Monthly meeting at the Polk County library, North Room. * 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. - Lifelong Learning Recreational Culinary Cake Decoration: Piping, Writing, Borders & Sugar Molding - $25.00, RMCC. Classes are limited to 6. Call Maureen Keese at 394-RMCC x 1311 for more information and to register. * 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo, American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn. * 6:00 p.m. – FREE Weightloss Warriors – Bear State Bank across from Depot. For information call 437-3560.6:00 pm. * 6:00 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous Meeting, 812 Hwy 71 S., Mena. * 6:30 p.m. – Boy Scouts of America Troop 92 meets at First United Methodist Church. Everyone is welcome to attend. * 6:30 p.m. - The Lady Ouachitas will meet at Bear State Bank main branch for its regular monthly meeting. * 7:00 p.m. Ouachita Beekeepers Association monthly meeting at Union Bank. * 7:00 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous – 12 +12 Study at ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. For information call 243-0297 or 216-4606. Tuesday 6/16 * 7:00 a.m. until Sold Out - Polk County Farmer’s Market, at the Historic Mena Depot, come and enjoy meeting local farmers and providing your family with fresh healthy seasonal fruits and vegetables as well as baked goods, eggs, jellies and crafts. * 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. Bring your current project and join other artist working in the classroom at the gallery. * 11:00 – 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! * Noon to 1:00 p.m. - Physical Fitness Principles, RMCC, Maddox Building, Room 127. For more information and to register call Maureen Keese at 479-394-RMCC x 1311. * 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Son Lighters in Action Card Shop, 3671 Hwy 8 Wes. For more information call 216-0719. * 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. TOPS meeting in the Union Bank Community Room for Weigh Ins. Meeting follows from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. * 6:00 p.m. We The People Tea Party Monthly meeting at the Polk County Library, North Room * 6:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous Meeting,
812 Hwy 71 S, Mena. * 6:30 p.m. - Shady Fire & Rescue District 10 Monthly meeting at the Shady Community Center. * 7:00 p.m. Wickes VFW Post #10484 will meet at the Wickes Community Center. * 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Bluegrass Music at Morrow Street Housing Authority, Community Room. * 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous, First United Methodist Church, 9th Street & Port Arthur. For information call 479-234-2887 or 479234-3043. Wednesday 6/17 * Noon - Polk County Sociable Seniors - at Janssen Park in the Pavillian. Covered dish, bring anything you want, and what you want to drink. Anyone over 50 is welcome to join for lunch. For more information call Diane at 479243-0191. * Noon - Quality of Life Outreach Meeting at the Branding Iron Restaurant. * 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Windy Wednesday Quilters Guild meets at Mena’s First Baptist Church. Call 216-9041 for more information. * 6:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous Meeting, 812 Hwy 71S, Mena. * 7:00 – Alcoholics Anonymous, - Book Study, ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. For information call 2430297or 216-4606. * 6:15 p.m. - Dallas Avenue Baptist Church’s Discovery Kids - Kindergarten thru 5th grade; Collide Youth Ministry - 6th thru 12th grades and Adult Bible Study meet.
* The Mena Fire department is having a benefit drive through a car wash for one of their own who suffered a broken leg while training fellow firefighters in an auto extrication class. He will be unable to work his full-time job for 6 weeks. All donations will go to help him with is expenses. The car wash will take place Saturday, June 13th at Mena Fire Station 1 at 603 Dequeen St. from 9-2 p.m. Firefighters will be handwashing your vehicle by donation only. * 9:30 - Noon - Little Cats Cheer Camp June 15 -18, K-6th Grades, $50 per student, Union Bank Center -High School Gym. Applications can be picked up in the High School Office. For more information, call Andrea Hughes at 234-0292. * 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Little Cats Cheer Camp June 15 - 18, 7th - 9th grades, $50 per student. Applications can be picked up in the High School Office. For more information, call Andrea Hughes at 234-0292. * Every Monday 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Learn American Sign Language for free. Cove Branch Library with teacher Casey Kelley. * Every Thursday 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Learn to knit or crochet with teachers Patricia Ruskauff and Mollie Thomas, Cove Branch Library.
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at Saint Agnes Church Parish Hall. * 7:00 p.m. - The Polk County Genealogical Society meets at the Polk County Library. * 7:00 p.m. - The Ouachita Valley Al-Anon Family Group will have their weekly Meeting at the First United Methodist Church, 501 9th Street, Mena. * 7:00 p.m. –Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting – ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Highway 71 S. For information call 243-0297 or 216-4606. * 7:30 p.m. - Mena Chapter #243, Order of the Eastern Star meets in the Masonic Temple at 701 Port Arthur; refreshments served at 6:30 p.m. Friday 6/12 * 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 Driver’s License Tests will be given at the Morrow Street Housing Authority Community Room. Road tests begin at 1:00 p.m. * 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Writers Guild will meet in the classroom at the Mena Art Gallery, 607 Mena Street. Admission is free. * 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous Meeting – 812 Hwy 71 South, Mena. * 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 South, Mena, For information call 2430297 or 216-4606. Saturday 6/13 * 7:00 a.m. until Sold Out - Polk County Farmer’s Market at the Historic Mena Depot. Come and enjoy meeting local farmers and providing your family with fresh health seasonal fruits and vegetables as well as baked goods, eggs, jellies and crafts. * 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Cossatot Senior Center Fundraiser “Breakfast at the Center”, located North of Wickes, AR. Good food, door prizes, donations only. Any questions, call 870385-2373. * 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a. m. - Harris Creek Trail hike, starts at the Low Water Bridge. Meet at the Low Water Bridge below the Visitors Center. Cossatot State Park. * 10:00 a.m. - 12 Noon - Ouachita Photography Club meets at the Mena Art Gallery. * 12 Noon - The Ouachita Amateur Radio Association monthly meeting at the Cove Fire Station. The radio trailer will be worked on. Potluck will be served. For more information, call 243-4537 * 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Children’s Art Class at Mena Art Gallery for children 6 t0 12 years old. There is a $2 per child charge, call to reserve a space at 479-394-3880. * 5:00 p.m. Black Fork Volunteer Fire Department Fundraiser at the Fire Dept. $7.00 per plate; children under 10, $3.00. For more information, call 479-923-4535. * 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Team Rock a USA National Champion Extreme Breaking Ministry will be giving a Public Performance in Janssen Park. In the event of rain, the performance will take place in the First Baptist Church All Purpose Building. This is a free performance; Team Rock relies solely on voluntary offerings to support their ministry. * 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 243-0297 or 216-4606. Sunday 6/14 * 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Morning Stroll 3/4
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AT MENA REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM Cassandra Walker and Mark Clayton, of Mena, are the proud parents of a baby boy, born on May 28th. Casey and Caleb Parker, of Mena, are the proud parents of a baby girl, born on June 1st. Rebecca and Jerry Morris, of Waldron, are the proud parents of a baby girl, born on June 3rd.
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The Taxman The local bar was so sure that its bartender was the strongest man around that they offered a standing $1000 bet. The bartender would squeeze a lemon until all the juice ran into a glass, and hand the lemon to a patron. Anyone who could squeeze one more drop of juice out would win the money. Many people had tried over time (weightlifters, longshoremen, etc.), but nobody could do it. One day this scrawny little man came in, wearing thick glasses and a polyester suit, and said in a tiny, squeaky voice, “I’d like to try the bet.” After the laughter had died down, the bartender said OK, grabbed a lemon, and squeezed away. Then he handed the wrinkled remains of the rind to the little man. But the crowd’s laughter turned to total silence as the man clenched his fist around the lemon and six drops fell into the glass. As the crowd cheered, the bartender paid the $1000, and asked the little man, “What do you do for a living? Are you a lumberjack, a weightlifter, or what?” The man replied, “I work for the IRS.”
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The children of Jerry and Wanda Singleton are proud to announce their 50th Wedding Anniversary on June 13th 2015. Through the years of their union they have been blessed with 3 children, 11 grandchildren, and 3 greatgrandchildren.
Mr. and Mrs. Tim Philpot and Mr. and Mrs. Andy Kennedy wish to invite you to the up coming wedding of their children. Ashley Nicole Philpot to Colby Andrew Kennedy. The wedding will be held at Little Hope Baptist Church at Pine Ridge on July 20th at 5:00 p.m.
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HEALTH
June 10, 2015
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Risk of Diabetes Could Lessen Through Healthy Lifestyle
BY LARRY WOOD The most recent National Diabetes Statistics reports that 29.1 million people have diabetes in the United States. Of that number, 21 million are diagnosed and another 8 million are undiagnosed. Pre-diabetes is estimated to affect 37% of U.S. adults 20 years and older, and prevalence goes up 65 years or older. As incidence of diabetes goes up, mortality rates decline meaning living with this condition has improved. According to the International Diabetes Federation the incidence of diabetes has gone up in every country with the greatest increase occurring in ages 40 to 58 years. The latest estimate is there are 387 million people who have diabetes and another 175 million undiagnosed. Did you know that someone dies every 7 seconds from diabetes? Here is a scary statistic… If things don’t change, it is estimated that by the year 2035 there will be 592 million with Type 2 Diabetes. Does this not scare you to death? Well what is interesting about all of these scary numbers is they can be drastically lowered and even taken to zero if people would simply give their body what they need to allow it to take care and prevent this disease from killing it. Did you also realize that childhood obesity is at an all time high and is creating a life of poor health for the ones we love the most. Here is this other side of the coin… Each of us can prevent this from happening to ourselves or our family and friends just by giving the body the tools it needs to prevent this disease from taking hold. Do you know your current blood sugar level? If you do not please get it checked through your local doctor to make sure everything is the way it should be. Pre-diabetes is listed as having a fasted blood sugar anywhere from 100mg/dl to 125mg/dl. Diabetes is listed as having a fasting blood sugar from 126mg/dl to 200mg/dl. The following are risk factors for Type 2 Diabetes: overweight or obesity, family history of diabetes, being a member of a high risk population such as Latino, African American, Asian American, Alaskan Native, and Pacific Islander. Now, just because Caucasians are not listed does not mean this population group need not worry about diabetes because the number of Caucasian Americans contracting diabetes is way up from, say, 30 years ago. We all have got to be aware of this killing disease that is ruining the lives of millions of people every day. Can we do anything to prevent Type 2 Diabetes from happening? It is so simple and, yes, I do have the answer and it is exercise and appropriate nutrition. Weight training exercise has been proven in the science world and the practical world to be the answer for preventing Type 2 Diabetes. I know every time you here from me, weight training is always my answer but it has been proven over and over again to help beat most disease processes and at least keeping a high level of function with disease processes. Weight training burns a lot of blood sugar and also makes the receptors in the cells more sensitive to the effects of insulin. It doesn’t have to be extremely hard weight training to do the trick but it can’t be lightweight training either. Also, weight training has to be performed correctly to protect against injury. I am aware that a lot of you will say you are too old to weight train but I will tell you there is no truth to that statement. Instead of making excuses and living a poor functional life why don’t you come • Grass Fed Beef down and visit with our professionals and learn why you should be participating in a • Gluten Free good exercise program. If diabetes is left Breads & Flours untreated you could lose life and/or limb. • Herbs and Essential Please don’t be a diabetes statistic because you deserve to live a disease free Oils and highly functional lifestyle. We at Oua479-385-2151 chita Wellness and Sports Center are the 3080 Hwy 71 S, professionals you need to be the best you Mena can be. See you soon.
Walk Across Polk County Celebration Thursday, June 12, 2015 at 5:15 p.m.
Walk Across Polk County has announced the winners of their 8week long competition. The number of minutes each person and each team walked over the allotted period are shown. The top ten individuals were: 1. Robert Coleman • 12,100 • Hillbilly Healers 2. Jordon Mings • 11,355 • Hillbilly Healers 3. Lori Barber • 11,180 • Hillbilly Healers 4. Eddie Kennedy • 11,085 • Nidec-Doodle Bug Wobblers 5. Courtney Lawrence • 11,038 • Nidec-Doodle Bug Wobblers 6. Tyler Smith • 10,950 • Nidec-Doodle Bug Wobblers 7. Ruth Donaldson • 10,420 • Hillbilly Healers 8 Jolee Wilson • 8,960 • Hillbilly Healers 9. Jay Heard • 8,280 • Nidec-Doodle Bug Wobblers 10. Eric Yeager • 7,130 • Nidec-Doodle Bug Wobblers Top Teams were: 1. Nidec-Doodle Bug Wobblers (66,023 minutes) 2. Hillbilly Healers (63,374 minutes) 3. Acorn-Young & Restless (33,994 minutes)
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AGRICULTURE
Summer Humidity has Hit Plants
BY CARLA VAUGHT - COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT Arkansas has long been known for its hot, humid summers and this one is looking like it may be a real winner! Our humid conditions make growing plants a real challenge. Just when we get the ground dry enough to actually plant our garden or get back in there to try to beat the weeds back, the fungal diseases are hitting hard. It makes one wonder just why we enjoy America’s number one past time so much. Warm, humid conditions make fungal diseases flourish. If today’s office calls are any indication, everyone is having trouble. I have had calls about tomatoes, shrubs, dogwood trees, squash, and grapes. Early blight is hitting tomatoes and causing the lower leaves to get spots, turn yellow, and fall off. Red Spot is hitting the Red Tip Photinia really hard this year. This plant is always in jeopardy but this may be the year that Red Tip is removed from our landscape in large numbers. Dogwood trees always suffer from anthracnose and this year seems to be harsher than normal already. Squash seem to be getting hit by two problems – anthracnose and bacterial wilt. All fruits will be affected if growers are not following a pretty strict spraying schedule. Using a multipurpose fruit spray to control insects and fungal issues is very important if you want to have fruit at harvest time. So what do you do to win the war on fungi in your garden and landscape? First of all, let’s make sure exactly Southwest Research and Extension Center what the problem is before we start guessing about 362 Highway 174 North * Hope, AR 71801 what to do. If I don’t know Phone: (870) 777-9702 * FAX: (870) 777-8441 the answer when you bring $17 Pre-Registration cost by June 17, 2015 in a plant sample, the U of A has a plant pa$20 Registration cost - at the door thology lab and technician that is second to Contact Sherri Pote at (870) 777-9702 ext. 100 to pre - register or fill out the form available at the website listed at the end of none. We have digital service which means this flier and return with payment to: SWREC 362 Highway 174 North Hope, AR 71801 by June 17. Make checks payable to U of that I can submit a photo in most instancA Cooperative Extension. Please call by June 12 to make accessibility arrangements. es and have an answer in a few minutes. 7:30-8:15: Registration and Check-in Minutes are important in the plant disease 8:15-8:30: Welcome - Dr. Vic Ford, Center Director, Southwest Research & Extension Center world. Once we get a confirmed diagnosis, 8:30-8:45: Research and Extension in the Department of Horticulture - Dr. Wayne Mackay, Department Head-Horticulture, Uniwe can talk about products to use. Homversity of Arkansas, Fayetteville eowners are limited on the types of products 8:45-9:30: Wings over Arkansas: An Insight into the Birds of Arkansas - Linda Goodner, Southwest Arkansas Regional Educathey have access to, but with diligence you tion Coordinator, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission can make a difference. Always make sure 9:30-10:15: Gardening for Birds and Butteries - Janet Carson, Extension Horticulture Specialist, UofA Division of Agriculture to read the label to make sure that it is approved for use on the plant in question. Us10:15 to noon - Field Tour (walk to microplots) or Cooking with Greens (in the auditorium) ing products off-label is against the law and 10:25-10:45: Nematodes - Potential for Biological Control of Small Hive Beetles - Jon Zawislak, Extension Entomology Instruccan be unsafe. tor, UofA Division of Agriculture Plant and garden sanitation is one of the 10:45-11:00: Kaolinite Clay (Surround®) - Keeping Plants Cool Under Pressure - Jessica LeFors, Horticulture Intern, Texas best preventatives out there. If you have Tech University & University of Arkansas Load on trailers to continue tour leaves falling off plants with fungal spots on 11:10-12:00: New small fruit varieties from the UofA; The Arkansas southern pea breeding program; Grow your own birdseed; them, rake them up and burn them. If you IPM needs for pumpkins in Southwest Arkansas - SWREC Staff leave them laying on the ground, that just Lunch at noon serves as an incubator for another outbreak. *Afternoon activities include beekeeping and colony maintenance with Jon Zawislak Use mulch under your plants to prevent rain*On site Plant Health Clinic with Sherrie Smith fall or overhead watering from splashing soil For flier and registration form go to the Southwest Research and Extension Center website http://swrec.uark.edu/ up onto the leaves. All fungi are present in our soil. Splashing spores up onto the leaves is a common way to have an outbreak. Always water your plants by flooding your plants instead of sprinkling overhead. This also minimizes splashing fungi up onto leaves. If you need help diagnosing a disease problem in your garden or landscape, give Feed, Fence, me a call. You can bring samples into the Chemical office or I can make visits to look at your Dog Food, Cat Food plants. 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HISTORY
June 10, 2015
Moments From American History “...Tear Down This Wall.”
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IN THE NEWS One Year Ago
BY JEFF OLSON On June 8, 1982, President Ronald Reagan, in the first address by a U.S. president to a joint session of the British Parliament, predicted that Communism would end up “on the ash heap of history.” Twenty eight years ago this week, June 12, 1987, the president gave another speech, this time at the Brandenburg Gate 1. New Superintendent & near the Berlin Wall (Iron Curtain). Here is an excerpt: “In the West today, we see a free world that has achieved a level of prosperity and well-being unprecedented in all human history. In the Communist world, Elementary Principal we see failure, technological backwardness, declining standards of health.... [T]here stands before the Search Underway for Cossatot River entire world one great and inescapable conclusion: Freedom leads to prosperity. Freedom replaces the anSchool District cient hatreds among the nations with comity and peace. Freedom is the victor. There is one sign the Soviets can make that 2. “Mystery Shopper” Scam Targetwould be unmistakable, that would advance dramatically the cause of freedom and peace. General Secretary Gorbachev, if you seek peace, if you seek prosperity for the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, if you seek liberalization: Come here to ing Seniors & Unemployed this gate. Mr. Gorbachev, open this gate. Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!” 3. Acorn Campus Applying for In November 1989, more than two million people from East Berlin visited West Berlin to participate in a celebration that Grants for Tornado Safe Room was, one journalist wrote, “the greatest street party in the history of the world.” People used hammers and picks to knock away chunks of the wall – they became known as “mauerspechte,” or “wall woodpeckers”—while cranes and bulldozers pulled down section after section. The opening of the borders between East and West Berlin, which also symbolized the end of the Cold War, began on June 13, 1990. The reunification of East and West Germany was made official on October 3, 1990. 1. VA Audit Finds 57,000 Vets Waited As bold and historic as President Reagan’s speech was, it would be naive to believe that the policies and reforms of one president or one secretary general, or both, could be solely responsible for the demise of the Berlin Wall. History has shown Three Months for that socialist and totalitarian states (where most cultural, economic, and political power is vested in a centralized government) Appointments are not sustainable and eventually self-destruct in a suicidal death. The reasons for this are numerous, but fundamentally 2. Olympic Swimming it comes down to the reality of what is inscribed on the Jefferson Memorial in Washington D.C... “...Almighty God hath creChampion Amy Van Dyken Rouen ated the mind free...” Even within the darkest depths of despair, whether in prison or depression, the freedom God planted in the heart of man seeks Severs Spine in Accident release to live, to love, to 3. “Friendly fire” Kills Five U.S. discover, to prosper, and to Special Operations Troops in Affulfill the destiny for which he/she was created. The ghanistan faith, courage and resolve of the human spirit were a primary and sustained force for seventy years in the collapse of the communist empire and destruction of the “Iron Curtain.” A good example of this was Aleksandr Goldovich, a physicist who was caught trying to escape the Soviet Union by rowboat. For that, he was sentenced to fifteen years of hard labor in the notorious prison Perm Camp 35 in the Ural Mountains, surrounded by miles of frozen Siberian wasteland. Above the door of his prison cell (a dark concrete hole that was more like a cave than a cell), was etched a cross - a symbol of the spiritual power that had sustained him through years of torture and abuse. Goldovich was but one of many thousands who stood for truth and were willing to pay the ultimate price, undermining communism at its foundations. While national leaders can and do strongly influence and lead in the directions of freedom (or tyranny), it eventually and ultimately comes down to what the people choose; Servitude or Liberty? In America, what will we choose? Will we preserve our remaining freedoms and reclaim those lost, or will we be held hostage to the ideology of those who think that freedom for more means less power for the few?
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by kim hughes, extension office agent, fcs There is no clear information on when or how ice cream was created. One story is that in 1744, Colonists brought over recipes from Europe, or that in 1782 Martha Washington left a bowl of cream outside one night at Mt. Vernon and the next morning discovered ice cream. There are a myriad of ice cream recipes out there and many use raw eggs in the mixture. This is a food safety issue due to the risk of the food borne illness Salmonella. Salmonella isn’t a new illness. It was first discovered by, an American scientist named, Dr. Salmon over 125 years ago. Most people with Salmonella develop diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps within 12 and 72 hours after infection. It usually lasts 4 to 7 days and most individuals recover without treatment. Although you may have prepared homemade ice cream before using raw eggs, you may have been one of the lucky ones. It is estimated by the CDC that 1.2 million illnesses and approximately 450 deaths occur due to non-typhodial Salmonella annually in the U.S. A quick tip for preventing Salmonella is not to eat or drink foods containing raw eggs. You can still enjoy homemade ice cream without the risk of Salmonella by making cooked custard as your base. Custard that is heated to an internal temperature of 160 degrees and then cooled will kill Salmonella, if present. Quality homemade ice cream starts with quality ingredients. The creaminess you will get depends upon the type of milk you use. Skim or low-fat milk will be similar to ice milk; using whole milk, half and half, light cream or heavy whipping cream for any part of the milk will produce a creamy, decadent, gourmet ice cream. The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture in Polk County offers information on summer food safety to help you keep your summer food activities safe. For your free copy of ice cream recipes and tips, contact me at 479-394-6018 or visit the Extension Service at 211 DeQueen Street in Mena.
By Barbara M. Tobias
HEAVY EQUIPMENT: BACKHOE • BALER • BULLDOZER • CHERRY PICKER • CRANE • DREDGER • DUMP TRUCK •EXCAVATOR • FORKLIFT • GRADER • HARROW • HARVESTER • LOADER • MOWER • PAVER • PILE DRIVER • PIPE LAYER • PLOW • REAPER • ROLLER • SCRAPER • SKIDDER • STEAM SHOVEL • TILLER • TRACTOR • TRENCHER • YARDER
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Cynthia Thanos-Wade to Present Watercolor Techniques
HOME & GARDEN
Don’t Put Raw Eggs in Your Homemade Ice Cream
On Tuesday, June 16, at 5:30 pm in the Mena Art Gallery, 607 Mena Street, Cynthia Thanos-Wade will demonstrate some techniques she uses to create watercolor paintings. She will show how she uses masking to retain light colored areas, how she uses “mask and pouring” techniques to move the paint across the page, and how these can be combined. She started doing this years ago, mostly for flowers. She found this same technique could be applied and used with dancers, so she began doing paintings and commissions of American Tribal Belly Dancers. She sometimes works from photos sent to her to create paintings and has created a book of the paintings. This presentation is a part of the gallery’s ongoing monthly “Art Awareness” programs featuring local artists showing us how they create their work. It is open to the public and admission is free.
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POLICE
June 10, 2015 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 May 31, 2015 Report was taken of a vehicle being vandalized while the driver was working at a local retail store. Case is pending interview of suspects. Report was taken of a shoplifting incident at a local farm store. Report is pending further investigation and review of surveillance tapes. Report was taken of the theft of a Nabi tablet from a local residence. Case is pending identification of a suspect. Report was taken of the theft of $24.98 worth of fuel from a local convenience store. Case is pending identification of suspect. A local woman who has a newspaper route reported that papers from machines at a local convenience store were being stolen. She was able to ascertain names of suspects, and they are being interviewed. Daniel Chaney, 19, of Mena was charged with felony residential burglary, theft of a firearm, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. June 1, 2015 Report was taken from the caretaker of a local cemetery of someone breaking into the donation box. Case is pending. June 2, 2015 Report was taken regarding young children playing with knives and an ax in the yard of a local residence. The knives were taken by police for safekeeping and the parent of the children was notified. Employees at a local medical office reported that two checks had been intercepted from certified mail. They were payment to suppliers of items used in the office. Case is pending further investigation. Joshua Ellis Harper, 21, of Mena was charged with possession of schedule VI controlled substance (marijuana) with intent to deliver. June 3, 2015 A local man reported that he had been attacked as he got into his vehicle to go to work. He sustained several injuries to his
Weekly Publication head and face. Case is pending location and interview of suspect. June 4, 2015 No reports filed. June 5, 2015 John T. Puckett, Jr., 41, was arrested on a warrant for failure-to-pay fines and court costs. June 6, 2015 Joshua Anthony Bates, 25, of Mena was charged with public intoxication and obstructing governmental operations. The arrest followed an incident on a local street. Viveca Blanchini, 57, and Ashley Cathey, 26, both of Wickes, were charged with theftof-property (shoplifting) after a call to a local retail store. Officers completed an additional seven reports and worked seven accidents. Polk County Sheriff’s Department June 1, 2015 Arrested was Thomas J. Posey, 40, of Mena, on a Charge of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and a Warrant for Probation Violation. Report from complainant of an alleged hit-and-run accident on Polk 72. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. Report from complainant on Polk 136 near Cove that someone had ran over a mailbox, causing $50.00 in damages. Investigation continues. Arrested was Brandon Riddle, 23, of Cove, on Warrants for Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card and Domestic Battery 3rd Degree. June 2, 2015 Traffic stop led to the arrest of Justin C. Davis, 22, of Mena, on Charges of Driving on a Suspended Driver’s License and No Liability Insurance. Also arrested was Van L. Holman, Jr., 22, of Mena, on a Warrant for Probation Violation. June 3, 2015 Arrested was Robert D. Oden, 46, of Cove, on a Warrant for Probation Violation. June 4, 2015 Report from complainant on Polk 407 near Cove of donkeys tearing up their property led to the arrest of Joe L. Robinson, 46, of Cove, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order and a Citation being issued for Permitting Livestock to Run at Large. Arrested was Sheldon R. McEntire, 42, of Mena, on Charges of Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Report from walk-in complainant of being threatened by an acquaintance. June 5, 2015 Report from complainant on Walker
Farm Lane near Mena of someone dumping trash and junk on their property. Suspect advised that they would clean up the mess. Report from a Hatfield man of problems with child custody. Deputy advised complainant to contact his attorney as the matter was a civil issue. June 6, 2015 Report from complainant on Anders Avenue in Hatfield of the theft of specialty items, change and medication, all valued at $500.00. Investigation continues. Arrested was Rachel D. Crow, 35, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order. Traffic stop on Polk 39 near the Potter community led to the arrest of Jon C. Mesamore, 38, of Mena, on Charges of Faulty Equipment, Fleeing, Driving on a Suspended Driver’s License and No Seatbelt. June 7, 2015 Report from complainant on Polk 15 near
the Hatton community of the theft of a mower and compressor, valued at $2,000.00. Investigation continues. Report from complainant on Polk 54 near Mena of an unauthorized person and dogs on their property. Deputy advised suspect to not return to the property. Report from a Mena woman of a missing 15-year-old girl. The juvenile was located and returned to the custody of a parent/ guardian. Report of a one-vehicle accident in a driveway on Polk 152 near Hatfield. Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked four vehicle accidents this week. Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 20 Incarcerated Inmates; 17 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility, of which 9 are currently out of jail on a monitoring system.
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Clean & Comfortable housing since 1969, J. Ray & Maria’s MH Park and Rentals. Hwy 71 North, Mena, AR. TFN 479-394-1252. Books & Stuf, 704 Mena Street - Books on cassette tape are 50% off, Star Trek books $1.00, check us out 6/27 Daniel’s Carpentry and Painting. Home repair and painting. Small to medium jobs. Also lawn and garden 7/1 work. Call 870-334-2068 I buy gold jewelry, scrap, dental and sterling silver. Also buying U.S. pre 65 Silver Coins one ounce silver and gold rounds and bars. Check with the rest, but sell to the best. Dan’s Cash-N-Gun. 100 Hwy 71 S at 1st Street, Mena. TFN 479-394-5515. 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. For Rent: 2 bed 1 bath Mobile Home for rent. No Pets TFN 394-4037 or 234-6062. To the gentleman who tried to help us Saturday at the gas station at Wal Mart. We locked our keys in our Dodge Caravan May 30. Please call Jerry or Imelda at 6/10 479-437-3122 .
J & N 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. Yard Mowing, weed eating, bush hogging, handyman services, power washing. Have own equipment and tools. 6/10 Call 479-216-5204
4 Rent - 2Br, 2BA Brick in Mena. Has Central H/A, stove, fridge, WD Connection. No pets or indoor smoking. Rent $500.00, 6/10 Deposit $400.00. 394-4634.
Yard Sale - 808 Blake Street., lots of household items, kids’ books, lg. dog crate, comic books, Friday & Saturday 8-2.
Polaris Sportsman H0500 4x4, excellent condition. Includes wench, front & back racks, fully serviced, $4500 obo. For more information, 479-394-2815.
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Summer Classes start first week of June, Boys and Girls Gymnastics (pre-schoolers thru teens) Dance-Ballet, Tap, jazz/hip-hop, Baton Twirling/LADIES BALLET CLASS/ jump rope skills/mommy and me class. Fassler Academy, 819 Mena Street, Mena, AR. Call 394-4330 or 394-5102 6/17 or 234-1975. Scott’s Lawn Care - Small, Medium and Large properties. Reasonable rates and Friendly service. 394-7599 or 7/15 234-3707. Mena Manor is accepting applications for part time RN. 6/10 Must apply in person at 100 9th Street.
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Multi-Family Yard Sale! Saturday, June 13, 2015 at 7:30 a.m. located in the parking lot next to Terminix and Double D ATV on Hwy 71 South, Mena. Baby furniture, stroller, walker, high chair, lots of clothes & misc.
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1994 Olds 88 Royale LSS 4 Dr Sedan, 6 cyl. 3.8 ltr. New Headliner, battery, fuel pump and filter, throttle housing and linkage, coil, vac hoses, and w/s wipers. Clean leather seats, A?C and heater w/passenger comfort controls, elec. Windows and front seats with ctr console, am/fm radio, disc/tape players. Good transportation or use while restoring. $2,100. Cell 6/10 417-536-5133, Mena.
Humane Society of the Ouachitas Pet of the Week for the Week of June 10, 2015
Minksy H has that WOW! factor. His tail is like a rabbits! Such a handsome cat too! Beautiful markings. Minksy likes other cats and is wary of strangers. However he warmed up quickly during his photo session and enjoyed getting petted. Minksy is neutered, litter box trained, and has his shots. If you have been looking for a unique and charming kitty then Minksy would be perfect! Give us a call. You’ll be glad you did! 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. Please consult your tax advisor to see if your donation is tax deductible.
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