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RMCC Officially Becomes Part of UA System

BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com

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Lum & Abner Special Supplement

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Honoring the Fallen

“Today was truly a historic day for Rich Mountain Community College,” said President Phillip Wilson following the announcement that Rich Mountain Community College has been officially incorporated into the University of Arkansas System after months of talks between the two institutions.

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Surge in Antique Stores Adds to Mena’s Downtown Revitalization

BY ZOIE CLIFT, TRAVEL WRITER • Arkansas Dept. of Parks & Tourism A recent influx of new antique stores is helping spur the downtown revival in Mena.

According to Gar Eisele of the Arkansas Regional Coalition of the Ouachitas, Mena stands out from other communities of similar size due to the vibrancy and diversity of its downtown.

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MRHS Purchases New Digital Mammography Equipment SUBMITTED Patients who undergo routine mammograms at Mena Regional Health System now have the latest screening and diagnostic technology available to them.

Mena Regional Health System recently installed Fugifilm’s Cristalle Breast Imaging Solution from FUGIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc., a leading provid-

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Lum & Abner Festival Features New Attractions & Unique Pine Ridge Painting

BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com

The annual Lum and Abner Festival will host a unique facet this year, in the form of an old painting with local roots, and will boast several new attractions for the enjoyment of locals and tourists alike.

The painting itself is unique and the story of how it has found it’s way back to Mena is a journey, that without the inquisitive nature of its owner, would have never happened. Gail Head’s home is in Greenville, Texas, where she likes to

[PULSE PHOTO BY SAMANTHA MAECHLER] Rainy weather conditions forced the local Memorial Day ceremonies to be moved to the Mena Elks Lodge on Monday. The event is organized each year by the Mena Emblem Club.

Above, Elks Trustee Jewell Watkins presents the Vietnam wreath remembering those that sacrificed their lives during that war. The Elks Exalted Ruler and veteran Brian Thompson, was the keynote speaker. More photos are available on page 8 inside this issue.

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Two-Mile Bridge Replacement to Begin Next Week

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settlement agreement was reached last week between AIG Insurance and Polk County Judge Brandon Ellison concerning the damage caused to the Two Mile Creek Bridge located on Polk County Road 37, near Hatfield. The bridge was damaged on January 8th by a local timber contractor who attempted to cross the bridge with a skidder that was too tall for the structure.

The top of the skidder snagged the top of the bridge, causing the collapse and destruction of the century old bridge.

“The contractor cooperated fully and responsibly and maintained adequate insurance to cover the damage,” said Judge Ellison. The settlement promises payment of $215,000, from AIG to Polk County, by June 7th.

Demolition of the old bridge is to begin this week, weather permitting. Construction of a new concrete bridge will begin immediately after the old bridge has been cleared out. Ellison said the existing abutments will be modified and retained (as they are undamaged and in good condition) for use on the new bridge.

“Having abutments in place will speed up the project considerably, hopefully opening it up to traffic by the first week of August.”

Judge Ellison said, “Although I am satisfied with the agreed upon compensation, I am not happy with the slow process of negotiating with AIG. During the negotiation we completed the engineering work, permit application, and competitive bid process so that we could go to work immediately after a settlement was reached. The old bridge was 100 years old and we can use this incident as an opportunity to better our road and bridge system, by building a more modern and stronger bridge. The agreed settlement will cover the cost of demolition and construction of the new proposed structure. The county has been made whole by this settlement and I look forward to the completion of this project, so that the traveling public can again use the portion of Polk 37 they have been deprived of.”

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he Polk County Library is excited to bring their annual Summer Reading Program each Thursday in June at 10 a.m. Studies show that summer reading programs help children and teens retain and enhance their reading skills over the summer; provide a haven and a community for readers; and are a valuable outreach tool for libraries.

Also, the more children read, the better their fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.

Join the summer reading program at the Polk County Library beginning this Thursday, June 2nd at 10 a.m., and continuing on June 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th.

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shop at local resale stores. Some time back, she was strolling through one of those stores when she came across a painting that she liked. Upon surveying the painting, she discovered that the artist had the same initials as her husband, Larry. The canvas showed the artist to be ‘L. Head.’ Wanting to have a little fun, she purchased the painting and brought it home to Larry and asked when he became an artist. The two had a laugh and, that was that. Or so she thought.

The more Gail looked at the picture, the more intrigued she became of the subjects in the picture - a couple of old buildings, a dirt road, an old car, and a collie dog. Curiosity got the best of her and so Gail began researching. The back of the painting said ‘Pine Ridge, Arkansas in the 1930’s by Lester Head.’ “I wondered if the buildings were real, or just the artist’s imagination. When I started researching, I found photos of the buildings that were in these paintings. It was exciting,” she said. “I saw photographs and realized that this old store was and still is really a place.”

It didn’t take her long before the sign on one of the buildings in the painting led her to research Lum and Abner.

“One of the buildings says Post Office and Barber Shop but the other store has a sign with pictures of two men and said ‘Pine Ridge – Town of Lum and Abner,’” she explained. After searching the internet for Pine Ridge and Lum and Abner, she soon found the place was on the backroads of Arkansas and had served as the home of Chester Lauck and Norris Goff, creators and portrayers of the radio comedy duo.

Finding out that Pine Ridge was an actual place and that the buildings housed the famous duo, she began wondering if the artwork was painted in the 1930’s or of the 1930’s. She found a tag on the back of the painting that read: Mena Art Gallery. Her next step would be a phone call there to see when the painting was sold. The only thing they could tell me is that it was painted and sold through their gallery prior to 1970 because that was before records were kept.

Gail didn’t let that stop her. She contacted the local library where librarian, Shirley Philpot, helped with the next step – finding the artist. Shirley knows the family history and recognized the name quickly. Lester Head was a local artist that still has family here. “Shirley and Mary Alice Head have helped with family history and tracking down more information,” explained Gail. Through their research, they have found the picture to be around 60 years old. During her research, she contacted the Arkansas Department of Heritage while in search of the artist. Because of the subjects of the picture and the age, Lester Head was added to their database. “I was just trying to collect information and got him honored at the same time,” she laughed.

Once the history of the picture and artist were found, Gail wanted to share her find. Her newfound Mena friends shared with her that Mena has an annual festival in honor of the radio celebrities and that is where the next step in her journey will take her, to this year’s festival. Gail and the painting will be set up at the cabin in Janssen Park on Friday and Saturday during the festival.

“What an interesting thing in time to take this painting back to Arkansas to this festival and Mena, Arkansas Admission $5 let the people there see it. As far as I know, this June 3-7, 2016 Vendors is the only painting of that area. I want them to 9am - 5pm Welcome see it and appreciate it and enjoy it, that’s why I’m making the trip.”

Be sure to stop and chat with Gail, where she will answer questions and pictures can be taken of the photo.

Also at the festival this year are several new attractions. There will be a Gyro-Extreme Ride in the Kiddie Korner area that will twist riders sideways, forwards, backwards, and all around.

This year’s Lum & Abner Car, Truck, Corvette & Motorcycle Show will host James Goad, star of the popular Discovery Channel TV show “Street Outlaws,” on Saturday. Goad stars in the Discovery Channel hit “Street Outlaws” and will be on hand for a meet-and-greet with festival-goers. Goad drives a 1968 Camaro SS he calls the “Reaper,” which he says was built for one purpose: to be the fastest street raced car in the nation.

Pony rides and helicopter rides will also be included. Helicopter rides will be provided by Arkansas Helicopters. Festival Coordinator, Donnie Crane said it’s a great way to get a “bird’s eye” view of all of Mena. The helicopter rides will be offered from the parking lot at First Baptist Church-Mena, adjacent to Janssen Park on Friday beginning at 4:30 pm and all day Saturday.

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Funding Approved for Mena Sewage Line Project

Young Releases Bobcat

BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com

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ena City Council approved the funding of a project for Mena Water Utilities to replace sewer lines where a new road will be laid soon. The unanimous decision by the council will designate $35,000 for the replacement of sewer pipes between Highway 71 (near Mena Ford) and Holly Harshman Elementary, along the line where North Morgan Street will be constructed.

Water Utilities Manager, Charles Pittman, explained that the lines are ok for now, but when the new ‘school road’ project is complete, it would make replacing the lines much more difficult in the years to come. “It’s a foresight issue. Because the new road is going in, they would have to put it over a very old, 8-inch sewer line. So, before the road is complete, we’ll replace the old with a 12-inch pipe before it is paved over.”

The sewer line project is expected to cost around $130,000. The remainder of the balance will be paid by the Water Department. Pittman said he is unsure of a start date for the project, as it has to go through Arkansas Highway Department approval. The Highway Department is funding 80% of the Morgan Street project, therefore making them the agency in charge.

In other Water Department news, the utility received a letter from ADEQ in regards to the ongoing manhole problem. During intense rains, manholes in the ‘older parts of town’ overflow and release water into the sewage system. The old pipes are mostly clay pipes that sometimes bust, causing inflow and infiltration into the system. Pittman said they have been working on the problem for 7-8 years and have corrected much of the problem.

He also said there is no cause for concern amongst residents. “They haven’t put us under administrative order or anything like that. We have been working on it for years and just haven’t gotten the numbers down to zero yet. ADEQ asked us to submit a plan of action to them and continue our work to correct the problem.”

There will be a pre-construction meeting on June 9th to discuss the ongoing sludge removal project at the sewer plant. Pittman said the first dredging of the lagoons and filling of the new geotubes is expected to begin the following week.

The next meeting of the Water Utilities Commission is set for June 27 at 5 p.m. in the Mena Water Office Conference Room.

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RMCC Officially Becomes Part of UA System

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CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE The UA Board approved the measure unanimously on Thursday, May 26, 2016, which also included bringing Pulaski Technical College in North Little Rock into the mix, bringing the UA System’s community college totals to seven. Wilson continued, “This merger leaves me extremely optimistic about the future of our students and the citizens of the Ouachita mountain region. I would like to thank the RMCC Board of Trustees for their vision and forward thinking. I know that they never took this decision making process lightly. RMCC will now be able to serve Polk, Scott, and Montgomery counties with an increased ability. “ The RMCC local board of trustees had approved the merge on April 26, and with today’s UA vote, the merge is now official, as well as the incorporation of Pulaski Tech into the UA system. The merge will officially be in effect on July 1.

In 1973, the College began as Rich Mountain Vocational-Technical School serving Polk, Scott, and Montgomery counties under the Arkansas Department of Vocational Education. In the late 1970s, community leaders alongside Representative Ode Maddox began discussions about the creation of a community college. Representative Ode Maddox introduced legislation, which ultimately became Act 16 of the 1983 General Assembly that established Rich Mountain Community College on July 1, 1983.

“We are the smallest community college in the state and that will not change,” Wilson added, “This is a good relationship to have.”

Farmer’s Market Opens

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The Mena Farmer’s Market opened over the weekend for the first time this season, offering up a delectable array of fresh veggies and homemade goodies. The Farmer’s Market is located next to the historic train depot in Mena and is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 7 a.m.

Market member Kim Hughes said vendors already have kale, Swiss chard, lettuce, new potatoes, turnips, yellow squash, broccoli, cauliflower and even some green tomatoes.

You can also sometimes find homemade crafts and soaps, as well as brownies, breads and more.

There are many good reasons to shop at the market, from supporting the local economy to expanding your taste buds by trying something new. You can also join the Farmer’s Market for $25 per year with no weekly fees or dues added. Hughes explained that all produce is local, being grown within a 50 mile radius of Mena.

To become a vendor, pick up a copy of the rule book at the Polk County Extension Office and call Kim at 479-243-8981.

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“We’ve recognized that how your downtown appears reflects the health of your community,” he said. The goals are to create a downtown that is walkable and to entice visitors to stay an extra day and explore the area.

Eisele said downtown is home to an Arts District that includes outlets like the Ouachita Little Theater (a mainstay in town since the 1920s), the Mena Art Gallery, a store called Chameleon Arts that allows people to paint their own pottery, and the restaurant and gallery American Artisans, whose owner Rick Chrisman is in charge of the Ouachita Arts Celebration, a new annual fall festival held downtown that celebrates the local arts. Varied shopping options in the area include properties such as The Rage, a boutique shop that first opened in 2010 and has now become a multi-million dollar online business. The city is also in the final stages of a $1 million downtown streetscape project to renovate sidewalks and lighting.

The addition of new antique stores and flea markets is adding to the revitalization taking place.

The antique stores that have been in town the longest include the Mena Antique Mall at 617 Mena Street and Depot Antiques on Sherwood Avenue, right across from the historic Mena Kansas City Southern Depot, which currently serves as a museum of local history. Currently there has been a charge of antique shops opening downtown.

Additions to the scene include shops with interesting backstories such as The Front Porch, The Mercantile and Old Bank Antiques.

Jerry and Lori Price, who own The Front Porch at 816 DeQueen Street, took a building that had recently been remodeled for a meat market and turned it into a property where people can rent booths and sell upscale crafts and antiques. The store opened early last year.

All of the antique stores in town are within walking distance of each other and there is a spirit of camaraderie among the owners. “We are all working together,” said Judy McClara, owner of The Mercantile. “None of us are in competition with each other because none of us have the same things in our stores.” According to McClara, the allure of antiquing lies in the search. “You never know what you will find,” she said.

The Mercantile is located at 622 Mena Street, on prime real estate next door to the popular Skyline Cafe. It was in late 2014 when McClara noticed that the historic building, which was built in 1899, was vacant. The property, which had been home to numerous types of operations over the years, was put up for auction and McClara bought it, coincidentally saving it from being torn down to be made into a parking lot.

It was coincidence that brought McClara to Mena initially.

She is good friends with Jerri McCoy, who owns Old Bank Antiques locatedWeekly nearby at 812 Mena Street. They had known Publication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .each . . . . other . . . . . from . . . . their . . . . .school . . . . . .days . . . . in . . Texas. . . . . . .A . .few . . . years . . . . . .ago . . . McCoy, . . . . . . .who . . . .was . . . .living . . . . .and . . . .working . . . . . in Galveston, Texas, at the time, told her she was in the midst of renovating a building in Mena to open as an antique store once she retired. She invited her to visit and see the building over the Thanksgiving holiday. McClara came with her family and not only enjoyed the area, she ended up buying a house in town that week, the famous Lum house of Lum and Abner, and ended up moving to Mena before her friend did.

There was a buzz around town when McCoy started renovating the building that now houses Old Bank Antiques.

“Before I retired from my county government position, I sold antiques through co-op situations in Galveston,” said McCoy. “It was a hobby business and it payed for my own hobby of collecting. I thought when I retire I’ll open a shop of my own maybe. And we had already thought of moving to Mena. When this building hit the market we were still several years away from retirement. We saw it online and thought that looks about right. We came up and looked at it and bought it several years ahead of retirement.”

The historic building was originally built in 1911 as Planter’s Bank. McCoy bought the property in 2008 and did a complete renovation of the building, opening her store in late 2014.

The properties the two friends have invested in were two cornerstone buildings downtown that had sat empty or seen businesses revolve through. “We both really wanted to do something that the whole town would be proud of,” said McCoy about the renovated properties. “The more there is here in the antique business in a concentrated area, the more it helps everybody because people make you a destination spot. We are already part of a national scenic drive on top of our local trade.”

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Rotary Hosts Pulse Multi-Media The Mena/Polk County Rotary Club invited Pulse Multi-Media to present at their May 26 meeting. The club meets each Thursday at 11:30 a.m. at PaPa’s Mexican Cafe. The group is responsible for local events such as the the WheelA-Mena Bike Tour and is a chapter of Rotary International who works tirelessly to irradicate polio.

Rotary International announced on Monday that they have committed an additional $35 million in grants to support the global effort to end polio – donating a total of $70 million in 2016 alone.

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er of diagnostic imaging products. By offering women the latest technology in mammography, Mena Regional Health System hopes to increase the number of women who will be routinely screened.

“The Radiology Department at Mena Regional Health System is pleased to announce the installation of a new state of the art Fugifilm’s Digital Mammography Unit. Digital mammography means better accuracy, faster exams, increased comfort and decreased radiation over our previous film-based system. “We are excited about this step forward for our hospital and patients,” said Dr. Jonathan Welsh, Radiologist at MRHS. Fugifilm’s new imaging technology and advanced algorithms provide exceptional imaging of all breast types, including dense breasts and implants, helping to reduce the anxiety of repeat exams and higher-dose procedures. The patented Comfort Paddle is one of the many featured designed to make mammograms more comfortable and easier to endure for patients.

The new Fugi Unit also makes it easier for mammography technologists to perform exams accurately and quickly. The system combines innovative detector engineering with gentle, even compression, resulting in faster, more confident diagnosis for clinicians and provides exceptional patient comfort.

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he Leon Price Scholarship is in its 17th year of awarding $1,000 to a Polk County student for the furthering of their education after high school. The scholarship is given in honor and memory of Leon Price, who was a longtime businessman and part owner of Price Mobile Home in Mena.

The Price family has announced the 2016 recipient as Lacey Howard. Lacey is the daughter of Jeff Howard and Tracey Price and was born and raised in Polk County. She has been involved in many activities throughout her high school years. Lacey is captain of the soccer team, member of the National Honor Society, English National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Students, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Future Career and Community Leaders of America, the Spanish Club, and an officer of Jobs of America’s Graduates. Through NHS and JAG, Lacey has had many community service and leadership opportunities. She has also been an honor student throughout high school.

Lacey currently works at Myers Cruizzers Drive-In and plans to attend Rich Mountain Community College in Mena.

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Louise Durham Elementary selected there super students for the week of May 6th. Back - Kaylea Parnell, Owen Simpson, Frank Smudrick, Wesley Smith, Aiden Sandoval, Kallye Gates. Middle - Hailee Pullen, Paeyton Hostetler, Mason Gortemiller, Kylene Denton, Kyle Smith.

Front - Lillian Crider, Jaycee Jones.

Louise Durham’s Registration

January 6, 2016

Pre-K and Kindergarten registration continues at Louise Durham Elementary, Monday-Thursday from 8:00-3:30. The parents should bring their child’s birth certificate, socal security card, immunization records, and proof of a well-child physican that was completed in the last two years. The parents are encouraged to register their child even if they don’t have all of the documents needed, as they may bring the required documents any time before the school year begins on August 15th.

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Matt Thomas State Farm Agent gave a bike to all students at Louise Durham Elementary who had perfect attendance the whole year. Pictured are 2nd Grade: Riya Desai, Madilyn Dees Quaker, and Annabelle Peters; 1st Grade: Brennan Burk and Tycen Baber (not pictured); and Kindergarten: Rebecca Cude, Keira Killan and Molly Sharp.

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corn Elementary has released their 4th nine weeks Honor Roll. 2nd Grade: All As - William Bloodworth, Michael Carbone, Isabella Fowler, Irene Gilhousen, Tazanna Haggard, Nicholas Hicks, Joshua Hobbs, Lacy McEntire, Macy McEntire, Christian Staggs, Delilah Tetro, Caleb Young, Kaden Carter, Lauren Cruz, Stephanie Ham, Ty Kesterson, Skylar Landrum, Destiny Landry, Kaitlynn Ledbetter, Michelle Lewis, Jackson Lott, Darin Maxwell, Summer Nix, Lyndsey Powell, Aidan Rogers, Kaleb Sullivan, Taylor Watts. As & Bs - Emma Clovis, Matthew Fleming, Kylee Johnson, Olivia Tedder, Zackary Willis, Eathan Caldwell, Matthew Stout, Myah Warren. 3rd Grade: All As – Rebecca Bloodworth, Christian Christiana, Damon Cruz, Rebecca Moore, Hailee Shores, Caden Tarkinton, Arayah Wharton, Kailee Branson, Duncan Dill, Zachariah Neugent, James Sullivan Jr. As & Bs – Rylee Belcher, Tara Hart, Sydney Holliday, Aiden Kimp, MaryClaire Laing, Bradley McEntire, McKenna Pippen, Paige Smedley, David Warren, Breanna Brown, Kohlea Carmack, Gabriel Lickly, Amy May, Kayleigh Noble, Konnor Odom, Tyler Pippen, Lucas Tunnell. 4th Grade: All As - Kenzie Daniels, Daisy Dollar, Christena Philpot, Kensey Rosson, Randy Dill, Sara Pippen. As & Bs – Kora Carter, Payton Davis, Noah Holland, Trinity Staggs, Sophie Strasner, Sarah Tedder, Laila Billings, Juan Gee, David Oliver II. 5th Grade: All As - Preston McGee, Kaelin Harding. As & Bs - Ryle Cole, Dakota Cunningham, Emily Holloway, Rachael Miller, Chance Smith, Gavin Strother, Lucas Watts, Jayden Willborg, Addison Wood, Johnathan Bodkin, Zacharie Bodwell, Braylan Bohlman, Elizabeth Crawford, Dakoda Echols, Kirsten Gee, Charish Hill, Westin Johnson, Michael Laing, Olivia Maechler, Lori Richardson, Braven Rodgers, Colton Tipton.

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ickes Elementary has released their 4th nine weeks Honor Roll. 1st Grade: All As – Leo Barranco, Kinnah Ferguson, Colton Finley, Gracie Linker, Nicole Martinez, Rynley Richardson, Marvin Brito, Jonas Hernandez, Axel Moreno, Alan Munoz, Liliana Gasca, Clint Hennings, Lexi McCarley, Kaleb Olalde, Braden Smith, Abigail Goethals, Alex Aguilar, Brent James, Noah Saxour, Adric Willis, Claira Morris, Jayro Campuzano, Lexi Gentry, Thomas Stover, Promise Knight, Isai Esquivel. As & Bs – Citlally Ruiz, Gregory Delgado, Kaeden Hammer, Jaxin McClendon, Nathan Ugarte, Nevah Watson, Maggie Jo Tadlock, Tylynn Robb, Alix Castillo, Allison Medina, Christian Casey, Luke Helms, Kaden Whitmire, Yesenia Vasquez-Antunez. 2nd Grade: All As – Eli Stark, Thomas Goethals, Aspen Johnson, Kenya Antunez, Diego Garcia, Aiden McKenzie, Diana Munoz, Mairany Marrufo, Nathan White, Connor McCormick, Tony Weinert, Garrett Hennings. As & Bs – Leslie Esquivel, Daniel Perez, James Davis, Abby Pinon, Raul Rodriguez, Diego Alvarado, Madalynn Benning, Vanessa Flores, Gerarado Gonzalez, Mady Dowell, William Ambriz, Sulem Lopez, Rocibel Delgado, Talon McCoy, Josie Harreslon, Nathaniel Trinidad, Grayson Farringer, Raylee Youngblood, MacKenzie Molina. 3rd Grade: All As – Easton Johnson. As & Bs – Sabera Land, Zachary McCormick, Brenna Roper, Edwin Trinidad, Bradley Thomas, David Ortiz, Gustavo Cortes, Santiago Maya, Cooper Price, Cory Diaz. 4th Grade: As & Bs – Landrey Richardson, Brandon Moreno, Mallory Farringer, Jocelyn Hernandez, Monse Salgado, Emmanuel Trinidad, Ali Thurston, Hazael Cordova, Ashton Miller, Ethan Youngblood. 5th Grade: As & Bs – Ale Rodriguez, Breonna Cecil, Kyla Ferguson, Xitlali Trinidad, Ashley Castro, Uriel Ruiz, Bria Dotson, Eric Pinon, Toby Brown, Memo Ambriz, Kylie Bailey, Reagan Bills, Yashiri Campuzano, Preston Dixon, Kevin Ocampo, Autumn Raines, Kimberly Rodriguez, Maria Salgado. 6th Grade: All As – Pate Taylor, Rendi Warren, Kalli Smith, Shelby Brewster, Laura Flores, Shannell Brito. As & Bs – Marissa Hammer, Trayton Johnston, Cole Brantley, Baylee Davis, Kelcy Frachiseur, JT Miller, Labrayla Robb, Noelia Gomez, Alyssa Wilson, Maira Arias, Sarahi Martinez, Jacob Richardson, Kyler Wilson.

SEMESTER: 1st Grade: All As – Liliana Gasca, Clint Hennings, Lexi McCarley, Kaleb Olalde, Braden Smith, Aric Willis, Alex Aguilar, Leo Barranco, Kinnah Ferguson, Colton Finley, Gracie Linker, Nicole Martinez, Claira Morris, Rynley Richardson, Noah Saxour, Kaden Whitmire, Marvin Brito, Jayro Campuzano, Lexie Gentry, Jonas Hernandez, Abigail Goethals, Brent James, Promise Knight, Axel Moreno, Alan Munoz, Thomas Stover. As & Bs – Alix Castillo, Oscar Maldanado, TyLynn Robb, Maggie Joe Tadlock, Yesenia Vasquez, Nevaeh Watson, Christian Casey, Luke Helms, Lexie Miles, Nathan Ugarte, Greogory Delgado, Isai Esquivel, Kaeden Hammer, Jaxin McClendon, Allison Medina, Citlally Ruiz. 2nd Grade: All As – Kenya Antunez, Garrett Hennings, Aiden McKenzie, Diana Munoz, Tony Weinert, Raylee Youngblood, Diego Garcia, Mairany Marrufo, Eli Stark, Nathan White, Thomas Goethals, Aspen Johnson, Maddie Johnston, Connor McCormick, Nayeli (Abby) Pinon. As & Bs – Rocibel Delgado, Josi Harrelson, MacKenzie Molina, Alexis (Jhovani) Perez, Raul Rodriguez, Mairene Ruiz, Addison Watkins, William Ambriz, James Davis, Daniel Perez, Nathanael Trinidad, Diego Alvarado, Madalynn Benning, Grayson Farringer, Vanessa Flores, Gerarado Gonzalez, Sulem Lopez, Talon McCoy, Jose Ruiz. 3rd Grade: All As - Easton Johnson. As & Bs – Gustavo Cortes, Santiago Maya, David Ortiz, Cory Diaz, Zachary McCormick, Tallan Richardson, Brenna Roper, Bradley Thomas, Edwin Trinidad, Sabera Land. 4th Grade: All As – Madison Linker, Hazael Cordova, Ashton Miller, Landrey Richardson, Ali Thurston, Ethan Youngblood, Brandon Moreno, Derek Perez, Monse Salgado, Emanuel Trinidad, Kaylee Williams, Madison Linker. 5th Grade: All As – Toby Brown, Grant Stark. As & Bs – Ale Rodriguez, Eric Pinon, Breonna Cecil, Bria Dotson, Kyla Ferguson, Ashley Castro, Uriel Ruiz, Xitlali Trinidad, Memo Ambriz, Kylie Bailey, Reagan Bills, Summer Carterby, Preston Dixon, Kevin Ocampo, Autumn Raines, Kimberly Rodriguez, Maria Salgado, Yashiri Campuzano. 6th Grade: All As – Shelby Brewster, Shannell Brito, Laura Flores, Trayton Johnson, Kalli Smith, Pate Taylor, Rendi Warren. As & Bs – Cole Brantley, Baylee Davis, Kelcy Frachiseur, Noelia Gomez, Marissa Hammer, JT Miller, LaBrayla Robb, Alyssa Wilson.

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ich Mountain Community College President’s Academic Scholarship: This scholarship is valued at $4,620 and is awarded to Lane Ferguson.

Cattleman’s Association Scholarship: This scholarship is valued at $1,000 and is awarded to Casey Falls.

Rich Mountain Community College President’s Academic Scholarship: This scholarship is valued at $4,620 and is awarded to ncer: Connor McConnell.

Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship: This scholarship has a potential value of $13,000 for students attending two year colleges and is awarded to Casey Falls. to getArkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship: This scholarship has a potential value of $13,000 for students attending two year colleges and is awarded to Hunter Myers.

ena High School Choir completed two service projects during the 2015-2016 school year. The first project served the world community. The choir students elected to donate a water buffalo through Heifer International. Heifer International is a “nonprofit working to eradicate poverty and hunger through sustainable, values-based holistic community development.” Animal donations increase a family’s access to medicine, education, food, and help provide a sustainable livelihood. The Mena choir students had a contest to see which voice section could collect the most money towards the purchase of the water buffalo. Caleigh Talamantez made canisters for each section and the singers donated their change and bills over several months. The choirs met their monetary goal in late February. The second sopranos donated the most money and were rewarded with a pizza party.

The second service project was for the school. Members of the Bearcat Chorus and Spotlight Singers worked in the flowerbeds in the front of the Performing Arts Center and in front of the school entrance weeding and removing dead plants.

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ena High School has announced their Distinguished Honor Graduates for the 2015-2016 school year. The requirements for this accomplishment are to have a GPA (grade point average) of 3.92 or above, including AP or college courses in the 4 core subjects of English, History, Math and Science.

Brooke Hines, Daryan Torix, Andrew Plunkett, Macy Brotherton, Kaleb Posey, Rachel Stacks, Trevor Voisin, Kaylee Williams, and Katie Beth O’Rear all qualified for the honor of being Distinguished Honor Graduates.

To be a High Honor Graduate, students are required to have a GPA of 3.76 or above, including AP or College courses in the 4 core subjects.

Nayeli Basilio Sanchez earned High Honor Graduate.

Honor Graduate requirements are to have a GPA of 3.25 or above and meeting the Arkansas Challenge requirements. This year, 44 graduates out of 122 seniors have qualified as Honor Graduates.

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Thursday, 6/2 •10:00 a.m. - Polk County Library Summer Reading Program. On your mark, get set...read. All children are welcome.

•11:30 a.m. – Rotary Club of Mena/Polk County meets at Papa’s Mexican Café. Contact Lisa Martin at 216-3383 or Charles Pitman at 216-4882 for more info.

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

•12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. - The Sonlighters In Action Card Shop will be open at 3671 Highway 8 West, one mile from Louise Durham.

•5:00 p.m. - 9th Street Ministries will have a free dinner and fellowship in the 9th Street Ministries building.

•5:30 p.m. – Ouachita Regional Hospice’s “Growing Through Grief” support group meets at the Hospice office, 1106 South Mena Street. For more info call 394-1134.

•5:30 p.m. – Weight Watchers meets at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Family Life Center. Call 479-234-2297 for more information.

•5:30 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous women’s meeting ABC Club across from Chop-

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Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. 479-243-0297 or 479-2164606.

Sunday, 6/5 •2:30 p.m. – ABATE (Arkansas Bikers Aiming Toward Education) meeting at Limetree Restaurant. Officers meeting at 2:30; general meeting at 3:00 p.m. You don’t have to ride to attend or be a member.

•2:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479243-0297.

•5:00 p.m. – United Methodist Youth Group at the First United Methodist Church in Mena.

•6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meeting at Saint Agnes Church Parish Hall.

Monday, 6/6 •12:00 – 5:00 p.m. – The Cove Branch Library will be open.

•6:00 p.m. – Polk County Fair & Rodeo meets at the Fairgrounds.

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

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

Everyone is welcome.

•6:30 p.m. – Shady Grove RVFD business and training meeting.

•7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479243-0297.

•7:00 p.m. – Potter RVFD meeting at the Fire Station.

•7:00 p.m. – Acorn RVFD meeting will be at the Fire House.

•7:00 p.m. – Mena Emblem Club meets at the Elks Lodge.

Tuesday, 6/7 •8:00 a.m. – The Reynolds Gardner Community Men’s Breakfast at the First United Methodist Church in Mena.

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

•11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – “Art Day” at Mena Art Gallery, 607 Mena St. •11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Free lunch at Vegetarian Soup Kitchen at Mena Seventh Day Adventist Church, 149 Polk 43 (Fairground Road), Mena. 479-394-7404. TakeOut available. All are welcome.

•12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – The Sonlighters In Action Card Shop will be open at 3671Highway 8 West, one mile from Louise Durham.

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

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

•6:00 p.m. – Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp 646 meet at the Limetree. For

more info call Henry/Hank Todara 870-3342638.

•7:00 p.m. – Dallas Valley RVFD meets for training at the Fire House.

•7:00 p.m. – Acorn Fire & Rescue meets at the Fire Department.

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

Wednesday, 6/8 •The Emergency warning sirens will be tested in Mena at noon.

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

•12:00 p.m. – Mena Lioness Lions Club meeting at Limetree. For more information, call 243-3752. Guests welcome.

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

•5:45 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. – The Mena First United Methodist Church Kidz will meet.

•6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – The Southside Church of God Warriors for Christ will meet.

•6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – Regeneration Youth Ministries “Regenerating this Generation” at Mena Church of God Hwy 88 East.

•6:15 p.m. – Discovery Kids Kindergarten Thru 5th Grade; Collide Youth Ministry – 6th Thru 12th Grades; and Adult Bible Study at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church.

•7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479243-0297.

•7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Inquiry classes into the Catholic Faith begins in the Parish Hall of St. Agnes Catholic Church at 203 8th St. There is no cost or obligation and anyone interested is invited to attend. Call 394-1017 or 394-5655 for more information.

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•6:00 p.m. – Live Country, Bluegrass and Gospel music in the Daisy Room at Janssen Ave Florist.

•6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meeting at Saint Agnes Church Parish Hall.

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

•7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479243-0297.

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

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

Friday, 6/3 •8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Road tests are given at the Morrow Street Housing Authority Community Room unless the roads are wet.

Written tests are given at 1:00 p.m.

•10:00 a.m. – Gator & Friends will play at the Cossatot Senior Center in Wickes, AR. •12:00 p.m. – The Lions Meetings are held in the Lions Club House on Highway 71 South.

•4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Order of the Eastern Star in Hatfield will have an Indian Taco Dinner on Friday, June 3rd from 4pm to 8pm at the Masonic Hall. A $5.00 donation will get you all the fixings plus a drink & dessert.

Baked items will also be available to purchase.

•6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meeting at Wickes First Baptist Church. 107 N 2nd Street, Wickes AR. •7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. – Dance to Don Thompson & Talimena Drive Band, American Legion, Acorn, $6.00 admission.

•7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meeting at 812 Highway 71 South, Mena.

•8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479243-0297.

Saturday, 6/4 •7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - Wickes Masonic Lodge will host a Pancake Breakfast.

•1:00 p.m. – There will be an M.S.A.A. Support Group meeting in Room 156 at RMCC. •2:30 p.m. – Old Lyric Players (Seniors Readers’ Theater) meets at Subway on the highway. Participants 50 years of age and older are welcome. For more info contact Janelle Baldwin 479-243-6486.

•6:00 p.m. – Gospel Singing at the Little Hope Baptist Church near Pine Ridge with dinner following.

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

•8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous ABC

•PCDC is not accepting recycle plastic of any kind at this time due to commodity market trends.

•TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH at 1010 DeQueen Street will not hold its regularly scheduled Sunday, May 29 service.

The service will be held on Saturday, May 28, at 6:00 pm with guest Pastor, John Treude.

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The History of the Legendary “Lum & Abner”

BY LEANN DILBECK Mena has become well-branded with the very down home humor that has withstood over 80 years known as Lum & Abner.

“Lum Eddards” and “Abner Peabody” were characters created by Chet Lauck and Norris Goff.

Lauck was born in 1902 in Aleene, Arkansas but moved with his family in 1911 to Mena. Goff was born in 1906 and also moved within blocks of Lauck in the same year and the two enjoyed growing up together, sharing a natural “comedic” talent. Imitating “Amos and Andy” the two entertained anyone that would allow them.

Taking their act on the road, the duo was scheduled to appear in Hot Springs on April 26, 1931. A last minute decision to appear as old-time Arkansas “philosophers” proved to be history making when the two debuted as “Lum and Abner.”

By July that same year, the duo made their national radio debut on NBC from Chicago with the Quaker Oats Company as their sponsor. Radio audiences enjoyed a break from war, the Great Depression, and the other challenges of life to tune into the continuing saga of the happenings at the Jot ‘em Down Store.

By 1940, Lauck and Goff were on their way to Hollywood to make the first of seven motion pictures. In 1948, the radio format was changed from a 15-minute show to a 30-minute program.

The new show used special guest stars, a live orchestra, and a studio audience. This new format was too different from the original and not a popular choice with the listeners.

By 1953, television was the new rage in America. Lauck and Goff considered trying the new medium and a pilot show was taped. However, Norris’ MEDI SHOP PHARMACY health problems were just too much to allow him to stand the rigorous schedPharmacy for Your Health ules of performing on early TV. “Lum & Abner” retired. And, thus, ended another era of the “Golden Age” Bob Geyer, Pharm. D. of radio when listeners changed their focus from “the two loveable old charPharmacist acters from Pine Ridge” and welcomed Goober and Andy from Mayberry.

204 Hwy. 71S at 2nd St. Lauck and Goff performed over 5,000 live radio programs and entertained countless millions of fans. For the next ten years, Lauck and Goff each made Phone: 479-394-3254 several appearances on various TV programs but the humor of the Lum & Toll Free: 866-575-9594 Abner fame was never revived.

Norris “Tuffy” Goff (Abner) passed away on June 12, 1978 and Chester “Chet” Lauck (Lum) joined him on February 21, 1980. Gone but definitely Welcome to the NOT forgotten!

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8:00 am - Seniors (55+) Fishing Derby 9:00 am - Ouachita Quilt Show Opens (Historic Armory) 9:45 am - Physically Challenged Fishing Derby 10:00 am - Opening Ceremonies Vendor Booths Open 10:30 am - The Outlaws Gunfighter Group 12:00 pm - The Outlaws Gunfighter Group 12:30 pm - Live Music - The Leon Page Band 1:00 pm - All American Lumberjack Show 2:00 pm - The Outlaws Gunfighter Group 2:30 pm - Live Music - Gator & Friends 3:00 pm - All American Lumberjack Show – Kid’s Lumberjack Camp 3:30 pm - The Outlaws Gunfighter Group 4:30 pm - Live Music - Richie Owens 4:45 pm - All American Lumberjack Show 5:00 pm - Quilt Show Closes 5:30 pm - The Outlaws Gunfighter Group 6:30 pm - Live Music - The Crumbs 8:30 pm - Live Music - Billstown 10:00 pm - Meet & Greet - Billstown

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8:00 am - L&A Car Show Registration (Port Arthur) L&A 5K Run/Walk 9:00 am - Quilt Show Opens (Historic Armory) L&A Softball Tournament (Tapley Sports Complex) Fishing Derby (ages 5-12) 10:00am - Opening Ceremonies L&A 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament (Mena Depot) Vendor Booths Open RE/MAX Baby Crawlin’ Contest 10:30 am - The Outlaws Gunfighter Group 11:00 am - RE/MAX Baby Crawlin’ Contest 11:30 am - The Outlaws Gunfighter Group 12:00 pm - All American Lumberjack Show 12:30 pm - Live Music - Dual Carb 1:00 pm - The Outlaws Gunfighter Group 2:00 pm - All American Lumberjack Show – Kid’s Lumberjack Camp 2:30 pm - Live Music - Partners In Christ 3:00 pm - L&A Car Show Awards The Outlaws Gunfighter Group 3:30 pm - All American Lumberjack Show 4:00 pm - The Outlaws Gunfighter Group 4:30 pm - Live Music - Highway 31 5:00 pm - Quilt Show Closes 5:30 pm - All American Lumberjack Show 6:30 pm - Live Music - Lana Gail & Gail Force 8:30 pm - Live Music - Pamela K. Ward & The Last Call Orchestra 10:00 pm - Meet & Greet - Pamela K. Ward & The Last Call Orchestra

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39th Annual Lum & Abner Festival Music Lineup

The Mena Advertising & Promotion Commission is proud to announce the live entertainment lineup that will be performing at the 39th Annual Lum & Abner Festival June 3 & 4 on the Aleshire Electric Entertainment Stage in Mena’s Janssen Park. Variety is the keyword for this year’s entertainment lineup, with something for everyone including rock, country, blues, gospel, bluegrass and more. Best of all, entry to the festival is free.

Friday, June 3rd The live musical entertainment fun begins on Friday at 12:30 pm with Don Thompson & The Talimena Drive. At 2:30 pm that day, Gator & Friends Cajun Country/Gospel Band takes the stage, followed by Richie Owens at 4:30 pm.

For Friday evening performances, the opening act will be The Crumbs, a great Fort Smith-based The Crumbs, a Fort Smith-based band will be the openband featuring Americana, ing act on the evening of Friday, June 3rd. bluegrass, and modern folk music who will take the stage at 6:30 pm. The headliner act for Friday night will be Billstown, a group featuring 3 generations of band members and music variety. Named for Friday night’s headline performer is Billstown. the small community in Pike County many of the band members are from and the home of Arkansas’ own Glen Campbell, Billstown was formed in 2008 by reuniting members of the Campbell Family Band along with some new additions.

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Saturday, June 4th The live musical entertainment fun continues on Saturday, beginning again at 12:30 pm with the band Dual Carb from Hot Springs. At 2:30 pm that day, Partners In Christ takes the stage, followed by Highway 31 at 4:30 pm. For Saturday’s evening performances, Lana Gail and Gail Force will be the opening act. Lana Gail, Nashville Recording Artist, along with her band promise to entertain the crowd with their unique upbeat treatment of songs from yesterday and today.

Headlining Saturday’s musical festivities will be Nashville-based Pamela K. Ward and The Last Call Orchestra, a versatile band playing music from rock classics to country favorites.

Both Friday and Saturday nights, following the headliner performances, there will be a “Meet and Greet” session so that festival-goers can meet and visit with these talented performers.

Live entertainment is just part of the fun at the Lum & Abner Festival…

While many will visit the 39th Annual Lum & Abner Festival and enjoy the live musical entertainment, there is still much else to see and do at the festival. Both Friday and Saturday of the festival feature the All American Lumberjack Shows, performances by The Outlaws Gunfighter Group, fishing derbies, Lana Gail and the Gail Force Band will be the Kiddie Korner, helicopter rides, the LoCoMotion Trackless Train, the Big Saturday evening’s opening act. Arts and Crafts Tent sponsored by Union Bank, wonderful vendors, and – of course – great festival food! Additionally, on Saturday, June 4th there will be the Lum & Abner Car, Truck, Corvette & Motorcycle Show, a 5K Walk/Run, a 3 on 3 Basketball tournament, a softball Pamela K. Ward and The Last Call Orchestra tournament, a baby crawlin’ contest, and the Union Bank Firefighter’s Challenge. I-doggies – it should be a great time will headline Saturday’s musical lineup. to be in Mena, Arkansas!

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Lum & Abner 5K Walk/Run to be held on June 4, 2016 Mark your calendars for the the Mena Advertising & Promotion Commission’s Lum & Abner 5K Walk/Run to be held on June 4, as part of this year’s Lum & Abner Festival.

This year’s 5K Walk/Run, sponsored by Non-Stop Fitness, will both start and end at Janssen Park. The event will kick off at 8 a.m. on Saturday, June 4. Registrations will be accepted until 7:30 am on race day. Registration forms are available online at www.VisitMena.com and click on the Lum & Abner link. Additionally, forms are available at several locations in the community, to include Non-Stop Fitness, Hibbett Sports, City Hall, Tapley Park, and the Lighthouse Fitness Center for Women. The early registration fee is only $26 and must be received before May 23, 2016. Registrations after that date will cost $30. New this year, all participants will receive a Lum & Abner 5K Walk/Run t-shirt. First, Second and Third place winners in each division will be awarded medals.

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Lum & Abner 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament

Get ready to get your “hoop on” at this year’s Lum & Abner Basketball Tournament to be held on June 4 in downtown Mena on Sherwood Street as part of this year’s 39th Annual Lum & Abner Festival.

This year’s 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament, sponsored by Mena Regional Health System, will begin at 10 am on Saturday, June 4.

Registrations will be honored until 9:00 am on the day of the tournament. Registration forms are available online at www.VisitMena.com and click on the Lum & Abner link. Registrations received prior to Thursday, June 2nd will receive a discounted registration fee of only $50. Registrations received after that date will be $60.

The tournament will be conducted in double elimination fashion with the following divisions offered: Boys/Men 7-10, 11-13, 1416, 17+, Girls/Women 7-10, 11-14, 15+. The tournament will be played rain or shine, with the exception of lightning. Each player will receive an official 39th Annual Lum & Abner Festival t-shirt and the winners of each division will receive individual medals.

Officials will be provided on site.

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39th Annual Lum & Abner Festival - Fun for the Whole Family Mena, AR, May 13, 2016 — The Mena Advertising & Promotion Commission would like to invite you to join the fun at the 39th Annual Lum & Abner Festival June 3 & 4. Voted “Best New Festival in Arkansas” in 2006 by the Arkansas Festival & Events Association and “Top 20 Events in the Southeast” in 2010 by the Southeast Tourism Society, the festival has received statewide publicity in various newspapers, specialty publications, and television. 2016 promises many of the festival’s favorites - and promises a few new ones.

Presented by the Polk County Developmental Center. Registration is from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 4. No pre-registration is required. Enjoy a great selection of beautiful cars, trucks, corvettes and motorcycles displayed in the historic Janssen Park. Registration fee is $20. All proceeds go to Polk County Developmental Center. Free t-shirts to first 75 entries. Dash Plaques & Goodie Bags for first 100 entries. Door prizes – 50/50 Pot – Wipe Out Board – Music. Awards at 3 p.m.

The All American Lumberjack Show is a festival favorite. The Lumberjacks are a must see! There will be multiple All American Lumberjack Shows & a Kid’s Lumberjack Sport Camp with chain saw carving between each day of the festival. The fun will begin at 1 p.m. on Friday.

The Outlaws Gunfighter Group will thrill the audience with their comical, yet authentic, old west cowboy show! The group will entertain from their own Old West Town set up in historic Janssen Park. The family and kid friendly shows will take place throughout the day on Friday and Saturday and have become a Lum & Abner favorite.

Live Entertainment is a hallmark of the Lum & Abner Festival and this year’s lineup is diverse and impressive. Live entertainment will be provided both Friday and Saturday of the festival from 12:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m on the Aleshire Electric Entertainment Stage. See schedule of events for the list of entertainment acts. Live music includes something for everyone including rock, country, blues, gospel, bluegrass and more.

Vendors from nearby states, as well as, local crafters, artisans, and more will be offering their items at this year’s festival. Vendors include arts & crafts and a great variety food concessions. Items range from quilts, wood crafts, birdhouses, garden décor, to honey, turkey calls, jewelry, soaps, and unique creations. Food vendors will offer some tasty treats, such as, bar-b-que, hamburgers, homemade fried pies along with festival favorites like funnel cakes, corn dogs, nachos and kettle corn.

The famed Texas Twisters will return with the festival favorite drink along with great homemade soda selections.

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This year’s 5K Walk/Run, sponsored by Non-Stop Fitness, will both start and end at Janssen Park. The event will kick off at 8 a.m. on Saturday, June 4. Registrations will be accepted until 7:30 am on race day. Registration forms are available on line at www.VisitMena.com and click on the Lum & Abner link. Early registration fee is only $26 and must be received before May 23, 2016. Registrations after that date will be $30. New this year, all participants will receive a Lum & Abner 5K Walk/ Run t-shirt. First, Second and Third place winners in each division will be awarded medals.

Always a popular event of Lum & Abner is the 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament held on Sherwood Street. This year’s tournament is sponsored by Mena Regional Health System and Festival t-shirts will be included with the registration fee.

The winning teams with receive medals. Registrations will be honored until 9 am, June 4 and are available online at www.

VisitMena.com just click on the Lum & Abner Featured Event link. The tournament begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 4.

Once again being organized by the local B.P.O.E. (Elks) with assistance by the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission, the derbies will offer 3 different categories: Seniors (55+), physically challenged and children ages 5-12. See schedule for exact times for each division. The derbies will be held at the ponds in Janssen Park. There is no need to pre-register and no cost to participate. Bring your own tackle and bait.

This year’s softball tournament will take place at Aubrey Tapley Complex. For more information on how to participate, contact Nathan Fowler at 479-234-5883.

The festival that claims “something for everyone” holds true to the claim! Mena RE/MAX sponsors this event which is held on Saturday of the festival. Registration is on-site and race times are at 10:00 am and 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 4. For additional information, contact Mena RE/MAX at 479.394.5000.

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The Kiddie Korner will be located near the playground area of Janssen Park. Besides the playground, children can also enjoy inflatables including a slide, obstacle course and bounce house. Returning for 2016 is the LocoMotion Trackless Train and the rock climbing wall. New this year will be Gyro-Extreme ride; if you like going upside down, sideways, forward and backwards, and around and around, this is the ultimate ride for kids and adults alike! Other activities will be available for children throughout the park including face painting and kids’ games.

New to the festival this year will be helicopter rides – a great way to get a “bird’s eye” view of all of the Lum & Abner fun! The helicopter rides will be offered from the parking lot at First Baptist Church-Mena, adjacent to Janssen Park on Friday, June 3 beginning at 4:30 pm and all day Saturday, June 4. This is a unique opportunity to fly in a helicopter and get a “bird’s eye” view of Mena and all of the Lum & Abner fun!

The festival “office” will be in the cabin. Souvenir t-shirts will be on sale and maps and brochures on the area will be available. Other Mena and Lum & Abner souvenirs will also be available. Festival staff will be wearing YELLOW staff shirts and be throughout the park during the festival to offer assistance.

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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: FOR OVER 55 YEARS I have been moving under the assumption that Christian people truly want to know all that they can about the new life in Christ that they now have by faith in Him. I have spent years of my life trying to help in that understanding. Two times with a family I have sold what I had and moved in order to learn more myself of who and what we are and what is available to us in Christ. That has been my life for many, many years. After those years I have finally come to the conclusion that I was fundamentally wrong: only a few professing Christians really want what I have given my life to preparing for them. I thank God for that few. But my experience has been that those who are really serious about it are just a few.

It was true for our Lord and it is, and will continue to be, true for all of those who try to do it His Way. What I am saying to you sounds very negative. I know that. And this is a part of the situation that we face today: there are Truths that many do not want to hear, and many simply will not hear them. But whether anyone listens or not those of us who preach or teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ are bound by our call to go all the way in His Word.

In Germany just before, during, and close-by after WWII there lived a preacher whose name was Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Bonhoeffer believed the Book, taught it and wrote about it. His most notable work was a book called “The Cost of Discipleship.” Look at the title! There has always been a cost involved in following Christ in the narrow way! Always!

Bonhoeffer was executed because his voice could not be silenced.

But in America we have invented a new thing: a “Christianity without cost.” We have invented a kind of prayer that requires no real confession and no real repentance. We have invented a “church membership” that requires no real surrender, no real cost, just “walk the aisle” and get your name on the membership roll.” But, as the old saying goes “the birds have come home to roost.” We are about to experience the cost that our new kind of Christianity will pay. And it will be severe. God is not mocked! Whatever we sow, we shall surely reap. The cheap grace that Bonhoeffer wrote about has become the dominant form of “Christianity” in America.

In our Lord’s prayer for us (see John 17), He prayed for our sanctification, that is, our “growing up” in Him and in His life. “Sanctify them in Truth; Thy Word is Truth.” Our sanctification is important to Him, and it is accomplished only through the Word of God. Because this is true, it is imperative that Christians move beyond infancy into maturity.

It is the call and the job of every preacher/teacher of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to present truths that move believers past infancy and into maturity! It is the duty of every called person to take advantage of every opportunity to get deeper into the Word of God. And believers must EXPECT this of their leaders! And leaders must expect this of believers!

I remember a friend who wore a hat upon which were printed these words: “Lead, follow, or get out of the way.” Sounds harsh, doesn’t it? Leaders are called to lead! Be at the front of the line! Take the bullets! Followers are called to follow! Walk in the footsteps of those who have gone ahead! Don’t turn to the side, don’t stop, follow! No matter where it goes, follow! OR “get out of the way.” The sad, sad truth is that many professing “believers” are not believers at all! There is no New Birth, no Fruit of the Spirit…in short, no Christian life, no life of Christ in them. And because of the mis-labeling, they evoke comments like “well, if that guy is a Christian, I don’t need it.” Or, “my life is just as good as his.” Or, “if you are the best that God can do, then I will stay where I am.”

Mature believers see the fallacy and foolishness of these “excuses,” but, to those who are looking at us and cannot see Christ in us, they are all-too real!

II Timothy 2:15 still applies. No excuses. No excuses. No excuses. None. Never. Don’t just READ the Bible, STUDY! Here is a literal translation of this verse: “Be eager to present yourself to God a workman (who is) not ashamed, (who) cuts straight the Word of Truth.” Do it! So that anyone looking on or walking behind will be in good shape with God! And believe it or not someone is watching every one of us! Our children, our friends, our neighbors…and many whom we do not know at all! “Cut it straight!” No excuses! No excuses! Never! On this day, and all of the days to follow, make sure that those who may be looking on see who you are and to Whom you belong…no excuses…none…never. Get it right.

Please, please, read what I am saying! There are spiritual forces watching us! The battle is raging. Business as usual just doesn’t make it anymore. Jesus is coming! Lazy “believers” will be left behind when it happens!

THE MIDNIGHT CRY comes! And many virgins (believers) are not ready! “And the foolish said to the prudent (those who are ready!) give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out” (Mt. 25:8). Now listen brothers and sisters to what follows: “And as they were going away to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with Him to the wedding feast. And the door was shut.” (Mt. 25:10). We cannot go into the Kingdom on somebody else’s ticket!

“And now little children abide in Him, that when He appears we may have confidence and not be ashamed before Him at His coming.” (1 John 2:28).

This is what will happen at the end, when the return of Christ is “at the door” (as it seems to be right now). Many who have been lazy and careless will be running in every direction, trying to get ready! HEAR ME! THOSE WHO WAIT WILL WAIT TOO LONG! There is a time to “get it right,” and that time is now. No more “church game,” no more “religion,” no more “I am just as good as the next guy.” Anyone who ever intends to get things right with God needs to do it now.

In Christ for the Consummation of the Kingdom, Even So, Come Lord Jesus My name is Gene Stacks and I approve of this message.

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Sarah and Frank Gibson, of Mena, are the proud parents of a baby boy, born on May 20th.

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Maria and Jimmy Dilbert, of Mena, are the proud parents of a baby girl, born on May 24th.

Mika and Josh Harry, of Mena, are the proud parents of a baby boy, born on May 25th.

Kaylan and Justin Simmons, of New Hope, are the proud parents of a baby boy, born on May 26th.

Gahr Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary

Wayne and Charmaine Gahr were married in Wynne, Arkansas June 4, 1966. They will celebrate 50 years together on Saturday. As they wished, the Gahrs will celebrate at their home on the river in Pencil Bluff with their three children, one daughter-in-law, two son-in-laws, ten grandchildren, two granddaughter-in-laws, two grandson-in-laws and three great grandchildren.

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Kesterson Turns 80 Years Old The family of June Kesterson would like to invite friends and family to her 80th birthday party. The celebration will be on Saturday, June 4th from 2 pm to 4 pm at the Pleasant Grove Church of the Nazarene at Cove, AR (199 Polk 288).

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Mitch Lankford – An Educator of Life and Science M

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itch Lankford graduated Dierks High School in small town Arkansas in 1966. Becoming an educator was far from his mind when he attended college at Henderson State and after two years of being undeclared, he chose chemistry as his major. “I went to college with the idea of majoring in art. I was kind of good at it. It didn’t take me but about two days in the fine arts building to know that’s not what I wanted,” laughed Lankford.

He was enlisted in a registered officer training program with the Army but his entry was delayed while he attended college. After college, Lankford went to work in the research and development sector of Weyerhaeuser before going back to finish up a few classes. “I went back in the fall and got those classes and worked as a math tutor. I wouldn’t have met my wife if I hadn’t gone back to school,” he smiled.

In fact, Lankford met his future wife, Rae, when she was his roommate’s blind date. “We first met and she sang Big Spender to me because I told her she couldn’t have a voice. She proved me wrong. When she left, I called a friend of hers and said ‘I want to date that girl.’” Later that night, Rae would also express to her friend that she wanted a date with him as well.

“After we met, three months later we were engaged and three months later, we were married. I knew when I first met her that’s who I was going to marry. It was one of those God things,” Lankford explained. Four decades, two daughters, and six grandchildren later, Mitch and Rae are still young at heart and full of love for each other.

The year the Lankfords were married was his first year of teaching. He explained that teaching was far from his mind, but on the last day of testing in college as he was walking across campus, he saw his advisor that asked if he had checked into teaching. “I had no desire to do that but the last words he said were, ‘have you checked into teaching placement yet?’ I told him no and he just looked at me and stared me eye to eye with a funny look and says ‘let me just remind you that final grades aren’t in yet’ and he walked off.’” After hearing that, Lankford went to the placement office and applied, just to make his advisor happy.

He thought because it was the middle of the school year, he would be safe applying, but didn’t expect to actually start a career in teaching. Little did he know, there was a school in desperate need of a science teacher and he was hired almost immediately. “I didn’t really want it but I took it. That’s when I realized that that’s what I wanted to do. But after that semester, I went into the Army, active duty. That put a halt to teaching,” he explained.

He spent two years on active duty when his father passed. His mother owned an insurance agency and needed his help so he moved his family to Dierks. The family would spend nine years there, during which time, Lankford took a few more classes to get his certification to teach.

On a Friday, he applied for a teaching position at Wickes and decided to take a drive on up to Mena, just to check it out. He met with then superintendent, Bill Abernathy, who told him to speak with Mr. Taggart at the high school. “I asked if he was Quinton Taggart and it was. He used to be my high school football coach,” he smiled. Although they told him there were no positions open, they called him on Monday and said there was an opening for a science and math teacher. “I took it and have been here ever since. That was in 1981.” And there he would remain for the next 35 years.

His love for the Mena School District came quickly. “When I first came here, being accepted was a big question mark for me. I could tell quickly it was a family atmosphere but when you’re the new one coming in, you don’t know how you’re going to be accepted. But when I got here, it didn’t take long to realize that becoming part of the family wouldn’t be hard. The The Mena/Polk County family is ever evolving but the atmosphere remains the same.”

Though he didn’t know it in the beginning, teaching was what he was meant to do and Chamber of Commerce his love of sharing knowledge stretched much further than just science. “I tried to go beyond is excited to congratulate their formal education. I tried to give them helpful advice on their future plans, what to look for down the road, and how to prepare for it; always have a Plan B because Plan A doesn’t the 2016 Chamber always work,” he said.

Scholarship Recipients He described his “crowning moment” in 1989, when he was selected as Teacher of the Year by the honors college at Henderson. “One of my students, Alisha Geiger, recommended me and wrote up an article and sent to them. They selected from the nominations and I won.

That was a highlight I was very proud of.”

Lankford retired this month and is looking forward to more time with his family and for traveling to indigenous countries. “When I knew I was leaving insurance, I was looking for a place with a small town feeling and I wanted a good school district for my kids. Mena fit the bill… activities for the kids, the school was good, the people were friendly all over Polk County. When you know your superintendent and principals and teachers are involved in church, I felt pretty safe in coming here and raising my family here.”

Allie Sessler Elizabeth Baker Kara Richardson National Family Caregiver Support Program Mena High School Acorn High School Cossatot River High School

Caregiver Support Meeting • June 9, 2016 at 11:15 am

If you are a caregiver of an adult 60 years and older please come join us. This information could be extremely helpful to you.

The topic will be “Senior Hoarding” presented

by Kassie Strother PTA, Mena Manor.

For information call Taryn Jinks 870-385-2373.

Hope to see you there. Refreshments will be served.

The Cossatot Senior Center

7366 Hwy 71 S • Wickes, AR 71973 • Office: 870-385-2373

Jacob Sawyer Home School Student

Adam Gunn Non-Traditional Student

A Special Thank You to all the Chamber Membership and Supporters who made these scholarships possible.

Ouachita Little Theatre – Decades of Live Action Entertainment

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he Ouachita Little Theatre has provided decades of entertainment for Mena and the surrounding communities through live action plays and musicals. The Theatre, known as the OLT, was founded in 1979 by Leda Benson and until 1985 provided plays and other performances in the Mena Middle School Auditorium. In 1985 the group took possession of the old Lyric building, which was built in 1923 and housed a movie theatre. It was converted to produce live performances.

Over the years, dozens of shows have played in the venue, featuring hundreds of members of the community, from the smallest child to the aging adult.

Commercial An Affordable Rudi Timmerman, who is serving his second stint as President of the OLT and Residential Plan for Everyone Board, said, “The theatre provides serious quality entertainment and well-esTermites • Household Pests tablished musicals for the community’s enjoyment. I believe we enhance the Bed Bugs • Fire Ants overall culture of the area by exposing folks to an array of serious plays. We Polk County 479-234-2038 also provide a venue for other organizations to promote their projects and Scott County 479-637-6064 benefit fundraisers.”

5 Year No Price Increase Guarantee Throughout the years, the theatre has shared its ups and downs with the community as well. On November 13, 1993 a devastating tornado wreaked havoc on downtown Mena and swept the back third of the OLT away. For two years, OLT again performed in the Mena Middle School Auditorium. OLT was able to move back into The Lyric building in 1995.

OLT is a unique facet in Mena as Timmerman explained, “There are not many towns the size of Mena with an ongoing community theatre.

We’ve been in operation for 39 years.” And, as he also explained, the theatre provides a draw for visitors to come to Mena as another tourist attraction.

“We also provide opportunities for members of the community to participate and develop communication skills and give folks a chance to experience life onstage,” said Timmerman. Some, he said, have gone on to pursue degrees in college in theatre and communications and a few of those have come back to enjoy their hometown stage once again. Currently, Logan Sweeten, who began his theatre experiences as a member of JOLT, is directing a show that he wrote, bringing his stage life to full circle. “We make hammers out of people so they’re not all CALL 479-243-9600 nails,” smiled Timmerman.

“We recognized that we needed to provide the same opportunities for the kids as we did for the adults.” That’s when JOLT was launched, which is the junior branch of the theatre begun by longtime OLT member, Judy Kropp. JOLT produces a play each summer and every other Christmas. The program provides a chance for younger children to bring their talents on stage, and teaches them responsibility and skills that can be used in all facets of life.

There are also jobs off stage that teach life skills as well. Learning how to work the lights and sound“Serving your families with boards provide electrical experience, while costuming provides sewing, and stagehands learn carpentry Dignity & Care for over 80 years” and more.

Selected Funeral & Life Insurance Agent On March 14, 2009, the OLT won a statewide community theater competition sponsored by the AmerMember of the National Funeral ican Association of Community Theaters (AACT), and was named the 2009-2010 Arkansas State ComDirectors Assoc.

Manufacturer 611 Janssen, Mena, AR munity Theater Champion. They took Best Costumes, Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Director, and Best of Quality CNC Parts Play Performance awards. In February 2013, the OLT regained its American Association of Community (479) 394-1310 479.394.4248 Theaters Arkansas Community Theater Championship, for 2013-14.

104 Port Arthur Avenue Being a completely volunteer organization, OLT, which is a 501(c)3 organization, they rely solely on Mena, AR 71953-3344 the support of the community. “We are totally volunteer, nobody gets paid. We have a lot of expenses as far as maintaining the building and paying for royalties. We always need contributions,” said Timmerman.

However, he added, “We can have all the money in the world, but if no one shows up to the shows, it doesn’t do any good. So as much as anything, we need people to participate; to come to the programs FULL ATV and be in the shows and to realize that we are a community theatre and so all the things that we do, it all SERVICE works as a package, we can’t do one thing without the other.”

If you are interested in learning more about the OLT or becoming a member, supporter, or would like to & REPAIR help with a show, visit www.oltmena.com. You’ll find season ticket information and pricing on their website.

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Jewell Continues to Collect a String of Prestigious Awards

BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com

he most decorated Bearcat in school history, Mena graduate, Zach Jewell, continues to be honored for his record-breaking career in high school track and field. Today [May 25, 2016], Jewell, in his typical winning fashion, was named the Arkansas Activities Association Wendy’s Player of the Year in the Track Division for the 20152016 school year.

Jewell was the state’s sprint champion winning both the 100 and 200-meter dashes on the state level, and duplicating the feat at the Meet of Champions. Jewell powered Mena to a fifth place finish at the Class 4A state meet. He won the 100 in 10.84, the 200 in 21.78 and the long jump with a leap of 23.04.25. He won all three events at the Meet of Champions with times of 10.70 in the 100, 21.37 in the 200 and a jump of 22-10.75 in the long jump.

A total of 22 athletes, representing 23 sports, have been selected from the sports of golf, tennis, volleyball, cross country, dance, cheer, football, swimming, wrestling, bowling, basketball, softball, baseball, soccer and track. Each winner will receive a certificate and a medallion from Wendy’s. The awards will be presented at Wendy’s Day of Champions luncheon at the Holiday Inn Presidential Hotel in downtown Little Rock on Wednesday, June 1, 2016.

Jewell is also set to be honored at the Arkansas Hall of Fame Banquet on June 3, 2016 in Little Rock. He was also recently named the All-Arkansas Preps Boys Outstanding Player of the Year for which he will be honored at a banquet on June 18, 2016.

Even though his high school career is over, Jewell continues to bring home the gold and will attend the University of Central Arkansas in the fall with the same intent in mind – to keep winning.

Mena Well Represented in All-Star Leagues

BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com

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he All-Star Team players and coaches have been selected in the sports of softball and soccer for Class 4A, and Mena is well represented in both categories.

Macy Brotherton and Jordan Ward were selected to play on the West Girls Softball Team where Coach Ray Hunter has been selected to serve as Head Coach. The selections come on the heels of the Mena Ladycats winning their second consecutive Arkansas Class 4A State Softball Championship.

Mena Head Soccer Coach Craig Bentley has been selected as Assistant Coach of the West Boys Soccer All-Star Team and Jordan Strickland has been selected as an All-State player.

The Mena Bearcats Soccer team placed as Runners-Up in the 2016 Arkansas Class 4A State Soccer Championship.

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Horticulture Education Featured in June by U of A T

BY CARLA VAUGHT, COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT

cvaught@uaex.edu

here are lots of educational opportunities during the month of June with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture. Of all the possible business enterprises out there, some of the greatest potential for Polk County residents lies in horticulture operations like those that will be presented at each of these field days. If you are curious or would like to have input and research based information to get you started, these events are for you.

The first is hosted by the Fruit Research Station at Clarksville on June 9th. This program focuses on blackberry production in Arkansas. There will be several guest speakers that will give updates on blackberry production and postharvest issues. In addition, there will be a display of blackberry cultivars and selections developed at this facility and a tour that will emphasize the Division’s blackberry breeding program. Whether you are thinking about expanding your existing planting of blackberries, changing to newer cultivars, establishing a planting, or looking for marketing opportunities, this is a great opportunity! The Fruit Substation at Clarksville is about a 2 hour drive from Mena.

The program will begin at 2 pm and conclude with a field tour from 6:30 to 7:30. Dinner will be served. Participants need to preregister no later than June 1. Cost per person is $20. Online registration and payment is available at https://commerce.cashnet.com/ FDSCTEST or you can complete a registration form available at the county extension office.

This workshop is partially funded by the Arkansas Agriculture Department Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.

The horticulture field day at the Southwest Research and Extension Center in Hope will be the next event on the schedule. This one is scheduled for Thursday, June 16th and begins with breakfast at 7:30 am. You will have to rise and shine to make it in time for the first event. The drive takes about two hours and 20 minutes from Mena. Make a “staycation” out of it and visit Old Washington State Park the day before or on the way home.

An overnight on June 15th will make your travel a bit easier.

The horticulture field day will focus on agritourism and even features Polk County residents, DeeDee and Luke Alston and their newly formed Holly Springs Homestead as one of the panel guests. You will see the latest in research at the station as well as be introduced to new cultivars from the U of A. Vegetable management and insect control as well as the latest on insects in fruit will be topics of discussion. Lunch and door prizes will be part of the program. This event will conclude around 2 pm.

You can also bring plant samples from your home garden or orchard for identification and control recommendations. The Plant Health Clinic with Sherrie Smith will be set up and running.

The SWREC Horticulture Field Day costs $17 per person in advance or $20 at the door to attend. This includes breakfast at 7:30 and lunch at noon. The registration brochure is available at the county extension office at 211 DeQueen Street in Mena.

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The following information was received from Polk County law enforcement agencies. The charges against those arrested are allegations and the cases are still pending in the courts.

Individuals charged and whose names appear in this column may submit documentation to us at a later date that the charges have been dismissed or that they have been found innocent and we will include that information in this space in a timely manner.

Mena Police Department May 22, 2016 Darren Turner, 51, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding warrant from Montgomery County.

Jeffrey Wood, 28, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding warrant.

Michael Eric Wilson, 32, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding warrant for non-payment of child support.

Ronald Dean Staggs, 53, of Mena was arrested on two outstanding warrants for failure to pay fines and court costs.

Elinei Z. Serrano-Llanos, 19, of Mena was charged with theft of property (shoplifting) after officers were called to a local retail store.

Amber Thomasson, 33, of Mena was charged with criminal trespass.

May 23, 2016 Johnny Wheeler, 22, of Mt. Ida was charged with felony simultaneous possession of drugs and firearms, possession of a schedule II controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia, as well as misdemeanor DWI (drugs), obstruction of governmental operations, and driving on a suspended license. Also charged in the incident with simultaneous possession of drugs and firearms, possession of a schedule II controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia was Lauren Duvac, 18, of Mena.

Katie Rochelle Montelongo, 24, of Mena was charged with criminal trespass after officers were called to a local retail store.

May 24, 2016 Ronald Dean Staggs, 53, of Mena was arrested and charged with public intoxication after officers were called to the parking lot of a local shopping center.

Michale Kelley, 23, of Mena was charged with DWI, disorderly conduct, refusal to submit to a BAC, and careless driving after a call to an accident on a Mena street.

Report was taken of someone trying to pass a counterfeit $100.00 bill at a local antique store. Case is pending.

Report was taken of a burglary at a local pharmacy. Case is pending.

May 25, 2016 Samuel Perez, 22, of Mena was charged with DWI, driving left of center, and having no driver’s license after he was observed driving over the centerline by officers.

Report was made of a local couple having a verbal altercation at their residence.

Neither wished to press charges.

Employees at a local antique store reported that a counterfeit $100.00 bill had been taken as payment for goods. Case is pending.

May 26, 2016 A local woman reported that while she was out, someone entered her apartment.

Case is pending.

Celest Angelique Branson, 18, of Mena was charged with criminal trespass, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and two counts of breaking or entering after a call to a local apartment complex.

May 27, 2016 A 15-year-old Mena girl was charged with theft of property (shoplifting) after officers were called to a local retail store.

May 28, 2016 William Kenneth Foster, 42, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to pay child support. After booking it was determined that he had two additional warrants for failure to pay fines and court costs. An Arkansas State Police officer served these warrants.

Wayne Daniel, 40, of Mena was served an outstanding warrant.

Two separate incidents of vandalism to a car (keying) had occurred on the parking lot of a local assisted living facility. Cases are under investigation.

Report was taken of two counterfeit $100.00 bills being taken at a local retail store. Case is under investigation.

Officers responded to a call at a local residence where a Mena woman had been attacked by an unknown assailant. There were contusions and knots on her face.

Case is pending interview of suspects.

Polk County Sheriff’s Department May 23, 2016 Report from complainant on Polk 169 near the Potter community of being harassed by an acquaintance. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Report from the Arkansas Highway Department of the theft of batteries, valued at $1,200.00, from a piece of equipment parked on Highway 8 East near the Board Camp community. Investigation continues.

Report from complainant on Trailwood Lane near Mena of the theft of a chainsaw, valued at $260.00. Investigation continues.

Traffic stop on Highway 71 South near

Mena led to the arrest of Danen D. Davis, 23, of Hatfield, on Charges of DWI and Obstructing Governmental Operations.

Arrested by an officer with the Drug Task Force was Jerrid A. McMillan, 33, of Mena, on Charges of Possession of a Schedule VI Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

May 24, 2016 No reports were filed.

May 25, 2016 Deputies harvested 730 marijuana plants from an area near Vandervoort.

Report from a Mena woman that her 16-year-old son was missing. The juvenile was located and returned to the custody of the parent.

Arrested was Randy D. Washer, 56, of Mena, on an Indiana Warrant.

May 26, 2016 Report from a Mena woman of being sexually assaulted. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Report from complainant on Polk 23 near Cove of the theft of a weedeater, valued at $100.00. Investigation continues.

Arrested was Brooklin M. Taylor, 27, of Mena, on a Warrant for Probation Violation.

Arrested was Jordan D. Garcia, 21, of Mena, on Charges of Theft, Breaking or Entering and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

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Humane Society of the Ouachitas PET OF THE WEEK

January 6, 2016

My name is Tempest. I'm a kitty waiting for a new home. I even had to pose for this photograph even though I would have rather been playing with my cat toys. But a cat does what he has to so someone will adopt them. My fur is black with a lighter shade underneath. Really classy! Of course I use a litter box and they gave me shots.

Neutered me too so I won't be bothering any Miss Kittys in your neighborhood. I'm 3 years old and a chatty catty. I am super friendly and the best cat in the whole world. Vote for me as your new kitty!

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.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 30 Arrested was Jordan D. Garcia, 21, of Mena, on Charges of Theft, Breaking or Entering and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Arrested by an officer with the Drug Task Force was Jessie A. V. Heath, 26, of Mena, on Charges of two counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

May 27, 2016 Report from complainant on Polk 674 near the Board Camp community of the break-in and theft of binoculars and a knife, all valued at $610.00. Complainant refused to press charges.

Report from complainant on Polk 32 near Cove of an unauthorized person on their property led to the arrest of Jesse S.

T. Lively, 22, of Mena, on Charges of Violating an Order of Protection, Residential Burglary and Endangering the Welfare of a Minor 2nd Degree.

Report from complainant on Polk 88 near the Ink community of the theft of vehicle rims, valued at $1,800.00. Investigation continues.

Arrested by an officer with the U. S. Forest Service was Robert I. Owens, 39, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

May 28, 2016 Traffic stop on Highway 71 South near the Potter community led to the arrest of Christopher M. Baucom, 40, of Hatfield, on two Warrants for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

May 29, 2016 Arrested was Nikita M. Polk, 28, of Mena, on a Warrant for Violation of Suspended Imposition of Sentence.

Report from complainant on Highway 246 West near Hatfield of $200.00 in damages done to a window by a vehicle.

Report from an officer in Paris, AR of finding a stolen vehicle in their jurisdiction that had been taken from Polk County.

Owner refused to press charges.

Report of a disturbance on Switchback Lane near the Opal community. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Traffic stop on Highway 71 North near Acorn led to the arrest of Clifford W. Bau-

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man, 69, of Mena, on Charges of DWI and Driving Left of Center.

Report from complainant on Highway 4 West near Cove of finding suspicious items. The contraband was turned over to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Report of a disturbance on Shady Oaks Lane near Acorn led to the arrest of Celest A. Branson, 18, of Mena, on a Charge of Disorderly Conduct.

Arrested was Kerstan L. Willis, 23, of Wickes, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 23 Incarcerated Inmates, with 1 Inmate currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.

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