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REPOPS Manufacturing Expanding

BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com Repops Manufacturing is exp anding their facilities by 15,000 sq. feet this summer to bring in a new line of products for their ever-growing customer base. Repops was opened in 1997 when the father/ son duo of Jeff and Clint Montgomery took their lifelong love of cars and turned it into a career.

Clint exp lained that an opportunity arose that brought them into the business and the opportunities for growth keep on arising, creating sustainability and j obs for locals. The company has gone from producing a few parts a day into thousands a day and their new line will create 94 3 more products to offer. Their parts CONTINUED ON PAGE 7

Horton Honored by State Municipal League with ‘City Above Self’ Award

BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com The Arkansas Municipal League at its 82nd Convention, held June 15-17 in Little Rock, honored B ecky Horton with the John W oodruff City Above Self Award.

The award is presented to a person who has provided lasting benefits to cities and towns of Arkansas, either collectively or individually, by being an outstanding ex ample of dedication to their improvement.

Horton began working for the city of Mena under a high school work/ study

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Hatfield Hosting Annual Jubilee in June Celebration this Weekend

BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com

[PHOTO BY MELANIE BUCK] The local Farmers Market is full of fresh vegetables and other homemade goodies each Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Located outside the Mena Depot Center on Sherwood Avenue, vendors offer their home grown fruits, vegetables, breads, jams or jellies, honey and other products that are “locally grown and harvested.” For more information on the local Farmers arket, contact the Polk County Extension Of ce at .

Hatfield will celebrate the 15th annual Jubilee in June celebration this Saturday at Hatfield City Park. The -on- basketball tournament will begin at a.m. with youth registration. Adult registration will be held at 11 a.m.

The Jubilee in June parade will kick off at 10 a.m. and musical entertainment begins at 11.

There will be vendors with arts, crafts, and food including fried pies and snocones. There will also be free kids’ games and activities throughout the day. Drawings for a Henry B ig B oy Steel 4 5 Carbine and a Rossi Rio G rande 30-30 will also be held.

The festival will end with the annual fireworks display at 9 20 p.m.

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DAR Breaks Record

BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com

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folks of Polk County, the James K . Polk Chapter, NSDAR, was able to turn in 318 letters for active duty military personnel and I’m proud to announce that we broke the record,” said local DAR First Vice Regent, K athy Haglar.

Students from Cossatot River High School wrote letters to military The letters from Polk personnel and submitted them to NSDAR through the James K. County were added Polk Chapter to be included in the record breaking 100,904 letters to letters from other written across the country. chapters across the United States at their annual Continental Congress for a grand total of 100,904 letters. The DAR now holds the world record for the most letters collected in one month for military personnel.

It was also announced at Continental Congress that the ladies of the NSDAR contributed over 14 million volunteer hours to their communities, over and above their DAR hours, in the last three years. “ W e also added 31,577 new members and 2,274 new Patriots were identified. And our new State Regent, Jerrie Townsend, was sashed,’” Haglar said.

In local DAR news, four members and one perspective member from the James K . Polk chapter recently attended the Cossatot District meeting. The new District officers were introduced, and the chapter was recognize d for bringing the most letters for the record attempt, within their district. State Regent Elect, Jerrie Townsend, also announced her proj ect, the DAR Room at the Old State House in Little Rock.

If you would like more info about the DAR, or if you’re interested in j oining, please call K athy Hagler, First Vice Regent, at 870-389-6750.

RMCC’s Annual Kids College Coming Up

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ich Mountain Community College is ready to host their yearly K ids’ College. This year’s theme is The nowledge Awakens.’

The K ids’ College staff is looking forward to offering a program of enrichment and fun for elementary students who will be completing grades K indergarten through 5th.

The curriculum has been developed to offer a variety of courses for introduction and enhancement.

K ids’ College is held July 18th thru 21st. Three class periods will be offered each morning from 8:00-12:4 5.

Enrollment forms can be picked up and returned to the RMCC Business Office in the Maddox B uilding. The fee is $ 100 per student, which includes a K ids’ College t-shirt, refreshments each day, and most classroom supplies. Some unique or personal items may be required for specific classes. Those items will be noted in the class description.

For more information, contact RMCC at 4 79-394 -7622.

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Mena Art Gallery Gives Sidewalk Demonstra- Mena City Pool Temporarily Closed Parks and Recreation Director, Nathan Fowler, met with the buildtions During the Third Thursday Downtown ers of the Mena City Pool at McMillan Park on Monday to determine Mena

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how long the popular attraction will be closed this summer after the filters failed.

The pool has had issues with the filter system that was installed in the 1970’s and the City is unsure how long it may take to address the problem. They are just worn out,” said Fowler. After meeting with the pool company, Luther Stem Pools and Spas of Fort Smith, Fowler said the filters are enclosed in steel tanks and the whole system will need to be replaced but feels hopeful that the pool will reopen sometime this summer.

The tanks work off of a sand and gravel filtering system and while newer tanks are built from fiberglass, the old 1970’s style system they have are steel. Fowler explained that the manholes on top of the steel tanks have rusted up and because of that, does not allow for someone to get into the tanks to administer preventative maintenance. “It would take someone very small to get into the tanks and busting them open would actually cause more damage. That’s why we are replacing it all instead of trying to repair it,” said Fowler. “There is nothing we could’ve done to prevent the closure.

The estimated cost of replacing the tanks and filters will be sent by the pool company within the next few days. After they are received, Mena City Council will call a special meeting to approve or deny the estimates. If approved, the proposal will then be sent to the state for approval. Once all approval is made and the company that wins the bid fits Mena’s pool into their schedule it will take just days to install the new equipment.

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he United States District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas, has granted a petition to release Jessica M. Fox from prison after pleading guilty to and being sentenced in Polk County Circuit Court in June 2015 for two counts of Introduction of Controlled Substance into the Body of Another Person. Her sentence was handed down by Judge Jerry Ryan who set each count to run concurrent, and totaled 20 years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections.

However, since the Arkansas Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Melissa McCann-Arms’ conviction on the same charge, Fox’s case, along with Amy Robertson’s case, who was also convicted of the same charge, was brought back to the courts. In McCann-Arms’ Supreme Court case, the argument was made that a fetus doesn’t count as a person until born and even though their children were born with drugs in their systems, there was no proof the drugs entered the child post-birth.

Fox is set to be released from ADC as soon as possible. Prosecuting Attorney Andy Riner, who prosecuted all three landmark cases, said, “I am still working with advocacy groups to try to come up with a Legislative fix to this issue. It is a tragedy that many children are affected by their mothers’ controlled substance ingestion, and it now appears that there is no legal remedy for prosecutors.”

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MENA, OUACHITA RIVER, MT. IDA and COSSATOT RIVER SCHOOLS

State and federal guidelines require that all special education due process forms and records be destroyed after seven (7) years after a student leaves the special education or speech therapy program. If your child was dismissed, graduated or found to be ineligible for special education services or speech therapy during the school year 2009-2010, you have the right to review and request copies of your child’s due process records before they are destroyed.

Your child also has the right to review these records providing he or she is 18 years old or older. If you wish to see these records they will be available at your local school Superintendent’s office beginning Monday June 27th until July 25th from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Records will be destroyed on August 1st 2016. These records are not your child’s permanent school records.

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Downtown pedestrians were not only able to enjoy the many sales, discounts, and longer hours provided by last week’s “Third Thursday Downtown” event, but they were also able to enjoy artists who were on the sidewalk providing demonstrations for spectators.

[LEFT]: Victoria Dempsey began with a blank canvas and brought it to life with her painting skills. [RIGHT]: Jane Brace is shown explaining her art of making pine needle baskets.

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Downtown Streetscape Nearing Completion

Sheriff’s Office Responds to Rollover

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he Mena City Council approved the purchase of benches and trash receptacles for the completion of the Downtown Streetscape proj ect at their monthly meeting held at Mena City Hall on Tuesday, June 14 .

The council voted to waive competitive bidding in order for the new items to match benches and receptacles that were purchased 13 years ago. The cost is more than $ 22,000 and will be purchased from Victory Stanley in Dunkirk, Michigan.

Resolution number 1330 was approved by the Council authorizi ng a conditional use permit for the installation of a 110-foot self-supported radio tower in G randview Heights. The tower will be used by the water department and fire department for communications.

Mena City Council also voted to authorize an agreement with Ouachita Little Theatre for the exe cution of a 99-year parking lot lease agreement, costing the city one dollar. Debra B uschman was appointed to the Mena W ater Commission to fill the unexpired term of Steve Rook.

The next meeting of Mena City Council will be 6 o’clock at City Hall on July 12th.

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one-vehicle accident occurred j ust after 1 p.m. on Monday, June 20, on Ransom Road. Polk County Deputy Sheriff Scott Sawyer and Deputy Randy Jewell worked the accident after a call came through 911 at approxi mately 1:20 p.m.

The 2008 Chevrolet full size pickup truck was traveling westbound on Ransom Road when the driver lost control. The truck overturned on its side into the opposite ditch, rolled twice, and landed on its top. There were no inj uries to either the driver or passenger. B oth were wearing seat belts at the time of the accident.

City of Mena to Host Public Meeting

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ark your calendars for June 28th when the City of Mena is hosting a public meeting to identify potential outdoor park and recreation needs and priorities for 2017. After the meeting, City officials will select priorities and submit them to the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism for a matching grant application. Ethnic minorities, persons with special needs, the elderly, youth, and special interest groups are encouraged to attend and participate.

The meeting will be held June 28th at 5:30 p.m. at Mena Fire Station 2. For those unable to attend the meeting, you can submit a written comment to City of Mena, 520 Mena Street, Mena, AR 71953 or, you may phone 4 79-216-8171 or 394 -314 1.

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Terrell Retires From Polk County Housing Authority

City of Hatfield Receives Grant

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atfield’s City Street Project request submitted to the State Aid City Street Committee at the June 15, 201 meeting has been approved, reports Hatfield Mayor Linda Denton. The $ 250,000 proj ect will overlay streets with leveling, patching, base repair, rehab, and some surfacing. Mershon Drive by Hatfield Lumber Co., Smith Pallet Co., and Rich Mt. Lumber Co. and part of Mullins Street are set to receive the improvements.

Denton received the news from Steve Morgan, Senior Design Engineer, State Aid Division, Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department, while attending the Arkansas Municipal League Annual Convention in Little Rock June 15-17. The project is expected to begin in 2017.

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Larry and Linda Dunaway will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, June 25th.

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They have one son, Darrin, who resides in Mena.

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Penney Terrell was honored with a retirement reception last week. Terrell has served the citizens of Polk County for over 3 decades. She said she is looking forward to no schedule and working in her garden!

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he annual MASH camp is being hosted this week at Mena Regional Health System. B elow, students were instructed on the dissection of the human heart by Dr. Thomas Sullivan, MRHS Surgeon. Each student was given the opportunity to work on a pig’s heart. Additionally, the students continued j ob shadowing throughout departments within the hospital. The group will be traveling to Little Rock this week for a visit at UAMS.

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Lions Club Hosts Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission Director

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he Mena Lions Club hosted Chris Colclasure, Director of the Arkansas atural Heritage Commission, recently to hear more about Polk County’s natural areas and the unique creatures that inhabit them. There are 79 endemic species in Arkansas, meaning they are specific to the state, and 20 of those live in the Ouachitas. Rich Mountain is home to a two-foot long earthworm called Diplocardia meansi and streams in the area house Fourche Mountain salamanders that are only found in Polk and Scott Counties. Colclasure said that it takes just the right temperature and moisture to sustain the salamanders and worms, and Polk County is just the right fit. “Rainfall patterns and geology determine what happens here and what lives here,” he said. There are also many birds that are found only in this area and they bring in avid birders from across the country that are itching to capture sight of them.

Colclasure explained that birders bring in millions of dollars to Arkansas’ economy each year.

The area has some endangered species as well, such as the Red-cockaded oodpecker that lives in live pine trees that are softened by hardwood rot. The Leopard Darter is a threatened fish species that lives in the creeks of Polk County. The orthern Long-Eared Bat is another threatened species that calls Elks Members the area home, as well as the threatened Arkansas Fatmucket, a mussel found in mountainous streams. “Rare species don’t adapt well and require specific conditions,” & Guests said Colclasure. He added that is why the area has such unique species. “Most of the time, mountain tops get dryer the higher you go. That’s not the case on Rich Mountain and the rest of the Ouachitas. They stay moist.”

Arkansas is a diverse natural state with Polk County being in the center of the is proud to present a Patriotic and fun highest bio-diverse area. “ e don’t reali e how fortunate we are in Arkansas. e are the only state that has an elk permit and an alligator permit that’s pretty unique,” said filled evening for the whole family.

Colclasure. To learn more about Arkansas’ unique natural heritage, visit www.naturalheritage.com.

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line will now offer more than 4 ,000 different products, all geared towards antique cars.

Clint also said that there are few companies that offer the products they manufacture, yet the interest in antique cars keeps rising and demand for parts does as well. “ It has longevity and it j ust keeps growing. W e are ex tremely fortunate,” he said.

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(ASP – Little Rock) Polk County authorities requested the Arkansas State Police review reports and statements of Polk County sheriff’s deputies and an agent of the local drug task force in connection with a shooting incident last W ednesday (June 15, 2016) outside a residence at 4 589 Highway 8, west of Mena.

Local law enforcement officers had gone to the residence of David Nodes following allegations of harassment involving a minor age child.

As the deputy and drug task force officer approached the residence, they observed Nodes, age 5 , outside the house with a firearm.

Multiple commands were made by the officers ordering Nodes to drop the gun. Nodes complied, but as a deputy approached to remove the firearm, odes reportedly picked-up the gun and allegedly shot himself. The wound was fatal.

Information from the collective reports of the local law enforcement officers were provided to Prosecuting Attorney Andy Riner for his consideration.

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RMCC Talent Search Program Hosts “Rock-It” Camp

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he Educational Talent Search program at RMCC held a special STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Career event at the Ouachita Center on June 7th. The “ Rock It” day camp was attended by participants completing grades 6 - 8 who attend area high schools from Polk, Scott, and Montgomery Counties. Seventy students interacted with a group of teamwork specialists employed by an organiz ation called, “ Paradigm Shift” . Through games, presentations, and activities, the students were engaged to think critically and work together to solve problems in a fun and lively atmosphere. The afternoon offered opportunity to construct and launch model rockets propelled by small engines that reached heights of 300 feet in the air. Students calculated MPH and altitude of their rockets using altimeters and stopwatches. Acorn teacher Michelle McG ee assisted the students in understanding the technology and scientific theory behind the activity.

Talent Search is a TRIO program designed to assist students in achieving academic success and preparation for postsecondary education. For more information, please contact the ETS Director, Jeff Neufeld at 4 79-394 -7622,

Public Notice of RFQ Food Services Consulting Services for the 2016-17 School Year.

T he O uachita R iver S chool D istrict is req uesting q ualification statements for professional food service consulting to help with nutritional analysis, planning and design of K - 1 2 food services. I nterested parties should send a list of q ualification statements to: Ouachita River School District Superintendent Jerrall Strasner 143 Polk 96 • Mena AR, 71953 R eq uest for q ualification statements will be received by the O uachita R iver S chool D istrict through J une 2 4 th 2 0 1 6 at 1 2 : 0 0 pm C entral S tandard T ime.

ORSD reserves the right to reject any or all submissions

The Honorable Judge Ryan recently swore-in two new CASA volunteers for Polk County, Jack Candy Schult . CASA is a non pro t organi ation whose volun teers are appointed by the Judge to be the voice for foster children. Contact the CASA of the Ouachitas of ce if you are interested in becoming a volunteer at 479-243-9277.

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County Road Crew Completes One Project and Moves to the Next

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ounty crews have completed the construction of a bridge on Polk County Road 630 in the Shady community. County Judge B randon Ellison said that the old bridge was constructed of all wood and was j ust simply, ‘ worn out.’

The new bridge is a 30-foot long structure that is 12-foot wide concrete and steel low maintenance model. The bridge will be single lane traffic only. Ellison also said the bridge was constructed exclusively by the County Road Crew. The cost was $ 25,500 for labor, materials, and equipment. ext on the schedule for the County Road Crew will be placing primer on Polk 5 between, Hwy and Hwy 75 Polk 1 South, between Hwy and Hwy 75 Polk , Polk 70 , and small portions of Polk 70. The primer will be laid on those roads on Friday, June 2 , 201 .

Primer is a very messy oily substance that will cling to your vehicle and dry. It is removable with D- 0 but is unpleasant to deal with. Primer is necessary for a quality hard surfacing proj ect. If you must travel these roads before the primer cures, please drive 5 MPH or less to avoid inging the oil on your vehicle and degrading the proj ect. Primer generally requires one day to cure.

After the primer is dry, Ellison will have his crew begin the hard-surfacing of the roads. County Roads 1, 5, , and 70 will receive a double seal of hard surface. Polk Road 70 will receive hard-surfacing in two small areas.

Pictured Far right: County Road Crews constructed a new bridge on Polk Road 630 in the Shady community. Inset: County workers widen Polk Road 41 South in the Shady Grove community.

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The award is named in honor of W oodruff, the League’s communications coordinator and editor of City & Town from 1992 until his death in 2007. B efore that John covered the North Little Rock beat for the Arkansas G aze tte for 21 years.

John worked tirelessly and unselfishly for the cities of Arkansas.

The Arkansas Municipal League is a service and advocacy organiza tion for the municipalities of Arkansas. The League has a voluntary membership comprised of all 500 cities and towns in the state and was created to assist cities with information and representation in the public affairs of our state and nation. To find out more, please visit www. arml.org.

Students Step Up to Help Mentor

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here are many giving hearts in this world and there is no exce ption when it comes to children. Some third graders at Holly Harshman Elementary showed their giving spirits when they decided to help a teenager after an accident.

Nathan Donelson was involved in an accident earlier this year where he received several burns. Donelson is part of JAG at Mena High School and spends time with third graders at HHE as part of the program. W hen Donelson was suddenly absent from his weekly visits, the students began asking questions and learned of his inj uries.

Paula Cox teaches third grade literacy at HHE and exp lained how the idea to help came up. “ The kids in my three classes got to talking among themselves and wanted to do something for him, too. W e discussed several options and they decided on the coin drive,” Cox exp lained.

Several classes made posters that were hung all over the school and coin j ars were placed around as well.

The students presented Donelson with the donation, much to his surprise, at the end of the school year. He is pictured with the top raising students, Taliyah Defrenchie, Addison Thomas, Lauren B eck, Cody Hemphill, and B riar Lance.

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FRANCES JOYCE COOK Frances Joyce (Peggy) Cook, passed away on June 6, 2016, in Powell, WY. She was born in Clinton, OK on August 4, 1931. She resided in Elreno, OK, Garden City, KS, Hatfield, AR, Mena, AR, Harlowton, MT, Powell, WY. She is survived by, son, John; and two daughters, Debbie and Carolynne; four grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by, the love of her life (husband), Olen W. (Buddy) Cook. She loved the Lord, her family, her church, her friends and even strangers with all of her heart.

Anyone that knew her was touched by her and her commitment to the Lord. She taught us all to love the Lord and to love each other, “That’s what lasts forever.”

Memorial to be announced at a later date.

Willa Mae Howard age 81, of Mena, Arkansas passed away Sunday, June 12, 2016

in Paris, Texas.

Willa was born March 17, 1935 to the late Hugh Ryals and Era Fryar Ryals in Cherry Hill, Arkansas. Willa was married to Virgil Howard for sixty-two years and was a homemaker and raised chickens.

Willa enjoyed sewing, canning, and flowers. She loved to read, shop and travel with family and friends. Most of all she loved and enjoyed her family. She was a loving and kind wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend to all who knew her. Willa will be dearly missed by all.

She is survived by, husband, Virgil

DAVID JOSEPH NODES David Joseph Nodes, age 58, of Mena passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2016 in Mena, Arkansas.

He was born June 11, 1958 in Plainsville, New Jersey. Mr. Nodes worked in the security business. He was married to Linda Guerrero Nodes. He was an amazing man, who loved his wife. He enjoyed his job, fishing, boating, collecting memorabilia, playing video games, karate, riding his Harley and working with the military and law enforcement. David also loved to help others and had the kindest heart. His most cherished times were spending time with his loved ones and barbequing. He always believed life was too short to not be with the ones you loved. David was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to all who knew him.

He is survived by, wife, Linda Sue Nodes of Mena, Arkansas; son, Mike J. Nodes; brothers, Kenny Nodes and Michael S. Nodes; mother-in-law, Virginia Lunger; adopted mother, Catherine McDonald, and a host of other family and friends.

Memorial visitation will be Wednesday, June 22, 2016, 2:00-5:00 p.m. at Beasley Wood Chapel. Arrangements under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

BEN EDWARD REDMAN Memorial services were held June 12, 2016 for Ben Edward Redman, 61, of Roswell, New Mexico who died June 9.

He was born August 1, 1964 in Mena to Ben and Bette Ann Redman. He was a graduate of Mena High School and the Spartan College of Aeronautics in Tulsa, OK. He was an accomplished pilot and an avid traveler.

He was preceded in death by, his father, Ben Alan Redman; maternal grandparents, Edward and Helen Watkins; and paternal grandparents, Dr. Pierre and Marjorie Redman. He is survived by, his wife, Lyn Redman, of the home; one son, Edward Redman of Tulsa, OK; mother and step-father, Bette Ann and Ken McRee of Mena; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Jennie and Tom Kuhnke of Campbellsport, WI, Tracie and Teddy Bissell of Mena, and Suzanne and Randy Harris of Norman, OK; and a host of nieces and nephews.

A local memorial service will be held in Mena at a later date.

BENJAMIN LEE ALLEN Benjamin Lee Allen, age 21 of Van Buren, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2016. He was born December 25, 1994 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Benjamin served in the National Guard.

Benjamin was survived by his parents, Ge Young Yi and Phillip Allen of Lewisville AR; and brother, Corey Lynn Allen of Mena, Ar. Graveside Services will be held at noon on Friday, June 24, 2016 at Wilson Cemetery in Lewisville, AR with Bro. John Buehler officiating under the direction of Smith Funeral Homes of Stamps, AR. Online registration is available at www.aosmithfuneralhome.com.

GLADYS MCBRIDE REED Gladys McBride Reed age 88, of Mena passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2016 in Mena. Gladys was born on April 17, 1928 in Mt. Fork, Arkansas to the late Andrew J. McBride and the late Ozie Cummings McBride. She was married to the late K. B. Reed and was a loving homemaker. Gladys enjoyed fishing, crocheting, gathering and growing flowers and making candy. She was a loving and kind sister, and friend to all who knew her.

She is survived by, sister, Faye Elder of Mt. Fork, Arkansas; special friends, Judy Davis, Karen Davis, Jolena Davis, and Roy Anderle, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by, her husband, K. B. Reed and infant son, Billy Don. Graveside service was Thursday, June 16, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. in the Mt. Fork Cemetery with Brother Roy Anderle officiating under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Visitation was general.

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WILLA MAE HOWARD

Howard; sons, Henry Howard and wife Carolyn of San Angelo, Texas, Randy Howard and wife Cheryl of Hugo, Oklahoma; daughter, Lanelle Brand and husband Stephen of Greenville, Texas; grandchildren, Jennifer, Amy, Jonathon, Melissa, Chris, Michael and Melanie; sixteen great-grandchildren; brothers, Leon Ryals and wife Mary of Mena, Arkansas, and Clayton Ryals and wife Nona of Lockesburg, Arkansas.

She was preceded in death by, her parents; a sister, Civilene Ford, and a brother, Gene Ryals.

Funeral services were Thursday, June 16, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. at Cherry Hill Methodist Church in Cherry Hill with Brother Mark Lyle officiating. Interment followed in the Highland Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Visitation was General.

Pallbearers were, Michael Brand, Chris Howard, Jonathon Howard, Tim Gregg, Russell Ryals and John Ryals.

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Pam Chamberlain – A Lifetime of Loving and Caring for her Extended Family

BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com am Chamberlain has spent the maj ority of her life caring for others and plans to spend many more years doing the same. Chamberlain has been a nurse at Rich Mountain Nursing and Rehab for 35 years and has been a part of 5,398 residents’ lives during her tenure. “ The people I work with and my residents make it a gratifying j ob,” Chamberlain smiled.

Chamberlain was born in San Jose, California and was raised in Oregon before moving to Mena in 1976. Her nursing career began after she played caregiver to a local man whose wife said to Chamberlain that she was so good at caregiving that she should become a nurse. She took that advice and received her LPN license in 1981 from what was then Rich Mountain Vo-Tech. “ I worked, raised my children, and went to school all at the same time – I don’t know how I did it,” said Chamberlain.

She began her first nursing job at Leisure Lodge, now Mena Manor, and moved over to Rich Mountain Nursing and Rehab. Those are the only two ‘ j obs’ she has had in her lifetime. And she wouldn’t want it any other way. “ The residents are like family.

One of our residents, a little lady, comes to our office and j ust sits there. Another sits and waits for us to come in every day. It makes my day.”

Not only are the residents like her family, her actual family has played co-worker to Chamberlain as well.

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Vicky Hughes, Director of Rich Mountain Nursing and Rehab said that Chamberlain is an invaluable employee that ‘ has a wealth of knowledge from best practices, which is always changing, and Pam is a constant in that system. She’s very old school,” said Hughes.

Over the years, Chamberlain has worked with so many co-workers. She ex plained that in nursing and caregiving, it’s a revolving door with many coming and going often. However, she said, “ the longer I stay here, they sometimes come back and I can see the difference, the growth.” She ex plained that she enj oys seeing them turn from CNA’s to LPN’s and RN’s and feels she’s a part of their growth. “ I like seeing them stepping up and moving positions.”

As for her legacy, Chamberlain hopes Friday, June 24th that people remember her laughter and at tears and love for her residents who give her more than she could ask for. “ I get a Faith Baptist Church lot of love and hugs. A lot of nurses want 1 mile east of to j ust work in hospitals and doctors ofW atson, O K on H wy. 4 fices and I know they’re needed but they And count on me to help. When it comes to affordable, reliable health, don’t see the need in facilities like ours.

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Chamberlain plans to continue to keep her staff and residents motivated ( if weather permits) for years to come, and is proud to call Bring your lawn chairs Polk County her home. “ hen I first moved here, it was a very quiet town and still is. It’s still fun to go swimming Soliciting agent for Arkansas Blue Cross, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and to catch a movie. I wouldn’t trade and Blue Shield Association. Plans available only to residents in Arkansas. my life here.”

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arm House Health Food and Herbs is not your average store. It’s filled with organic, non- MO, and gluten-free, products that will either quench your hunger or fix your ailments.

Farm House was originally opened by Mary Ables and later purchased by Dwayne Morris, owner of Mena Feed, in 200 . He moved the store to a property on Hwy. 71 South and hired eri Medley to manage the store.

They have now moved once again to 22 South Mena Street, and their customers like the new convenient location.

Medley is well versed in their products and can help you find just what you need. Medley has had Commercial An Affordable many years of experience in the world of herbs and and Residential Plan for Everyone organics and offers a vast knowledge of tinctures, ermites • House old Pests extracts, essential oils, and homemade’ remedies.

Bed Bugs • ire nts A natural,’ or holistic,’ doctor visits the store once Polk County 47 234 2 3 a month. Holistic healthcare is a form of alternaScott County 47 37 4 tive medicine that employs a wide array of natural 5 Year No Price Increase Guarantee treatments, including homeopathy, herbalism, and acupuncture, as well as diet and lifestyle counseling, something that Medley has employed in her life as well as her children’s lives.

She raised six children in Houston, Texas, whom never went to the doctor. “The schools and I used to go around and around because I treated my children instead of taking them to doctors,” she smiled. Her happy and healthy children have since gone on to provide her with 1 grandchildren, and most of them have never seen a modern medicine’ doctor either.

So what does organic, non- MO, and gluten-free products mean How are they different ell, Medley explains the difference. Organic CALL 479-243-9600 products, including meat, poultry, eggs, veggies, and dairy, come from plants and animals that are not given antibiotics or growth hormones and are produced without using most conventional pesticides, fertili ers made with synthetic ingredients or sewage sludge, bioengineering, or ioni ing radiation. Organic is as close to all natural as one can get.

MO’s are laboratory created products. on- MO products are grown without the use of genetically modified organisms. There is much debate on whether MO’s have health risks, however, there is no argument that non- MO products are healthy. luten-free products are becoming more popular as many people are allergic to gluten. Farm House has a wide variety of gluten-free products, including our and cobbler and cake mixes.

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he Mena Art G allery j oined the Downtown Merchant Partners for the opening “ Third Thursday” in Mena on June 16, 2016, and kept the gallery open until 8 p.m.

Vickie Dempsey set up her easel on the sidewalk in front and painted a street scene looking up Mena Street toward the Talimena Drive going toward Rich Mountain. Jane B race j oined her there making some of her beautiful pine needle baskets and ex plaining how they are done to the people stopping by. And inside there were people enj oying the annual Photography Show.

This is going to be a regular event on the third Thursday of each month, so those of you who are working during the day (or j ust don’t want to get out in the Arkansas mid-day sun) will have a chance to stop by, see what is going on, and shop for art.

W e are looking at several options for coming “ Third Thursdays.” W e’re considering having more art demos, very short “ introductory” classes on how some art mediums work, live music, or possibly short programs about famous artists.

W e’d love to hear from you about what you would like. G ive us a call at 4 79394 -3880 and let Julie Vande Z ande, our Ex ecutive Director, know what you would like to see.

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POLK COUNTY BIRTHS

Laxamana & Cabello to Wed

AT MENA REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM Kasey Brumfield, of Mena, is the proud mother of a baby girl, born on June 10th.

Together with their families, Chelsea Laxamana and Michael Cabello would like to announce their upcoming wedding. The ceremony will take place June 25, 2016 at 2:00 pm in the Queen Wilhelmina State Park Lodge. Dinner and reception will follow.

Family and friends are welcome to attend.

Shennel and Brandon Deer, of Dierks, are the proud parents of a baby boy, born on June 10th.

Nikata Polk and Daniel Sneed, of Mena, are the proud parents of a baby girl, born on June 10th.

Amber and Aaron Brink, of Waldron, are the proud parents of a baby girl, born on June 11th.

Jennifer and Clay Philpot, of Mena, are the proud parents of a baby girl, born on June 12th.

Tiffany Murphy and Rogelio Gomez-Santiago, of DeQueen, are the proud parents of a baby girl, born on June 14th.

Dinora and Dustin Avila, of Waldron, are the proud parents of a baby girl, born on June 14th.

K ayla B lanton, of Mena, graduated from Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas on May 13, 2016 Cum Laude with a B achelors of Science in B iology with minors in Chemistry and Psychology. K ayla is the daughter of K ristina & Don Cloud Davis, and Joe & Deann B lanton.

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Reeves & McCormick to Wed Together with their families, Kennedy Reeves and Alex McCormick would like to announce their upcoming wedding. The ceremony will take place July 2, 2016 at 6:30 pm at the home of Gene and Sandra Slaton, 2988 Southside Road, Oden, Arkansas 71961. Dinner and reception will follow. Family and friends are welcome to attend.

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Thursday, 6/23 •10:00 a.m. – Polk County Library Summer Reading Program. On your mark, get set…read. All children are welcome.

•10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – Queen Wilhelmina State Park Wonder House Tour will meet at the Wonder House.

•11:30 a.m. – Rotary Club of Mena/Polk County meets at Papa’s Mexican Caf . 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.

•1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. – Queen Wilhelmina State Park Discovery Hike – ½ mile guided walk along the Spring Trail. Meeting at the Amphitheater.

•3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Queen Wilhelmina State Park Water Ball Volleyball – Be prepared to get wet. Meeting at the Volleyball Court.

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

•5:30 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous women’s meeting at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy, 71, S., Mena.

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

•8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. 479-243-0297 or 479-216-4606.

Sunday, 6/26 •First Christian Church will host guest speaker Mike Armstrong, founder of Christ on Campus, a non-denominational Christian Ministry, at 9:45 a.m. and again at 10:45 a.m.

•2:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-243-0297.

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

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

Monday, 6/27 : a.m. : p.m. God’s Feeding Hands Mission Center will serve free groceries free toiletry to the needy at 1200 Reeves Ave, Mena.

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

•6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn. : p.m. Clarice’s Room of Hope group “The Gathering” will be held at 403 North Morrow St., Suite C. •6:30 p.m. – Boy Scouts of America Troop 92 meets at First nited Methodist Church.

Everyone is welcome.

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

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

•7:00 p.m. – Home Front Warriors CMA Chapter 377 meeting at Limetree Restaurant.

Tuesday, 6/28 •8:00 a.m. –The Reynolds Gardener Community en’s Breakfast at the First nited 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 3671 Highway 8 West, one mile from Louise Durham. : p.m. : p.m.

The Hat eld Branch library will be open.

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

•7:00 p.m. – The Marine Corps League Detachment will meet at Lighthouse Fitness.

•7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Bluegrass music at Morrow Street Housing Authority Community Room.

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

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

Wednesday, 6/29 •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.

•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 meeting at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-243-0297.

•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 info.

•THE 14TH ANNUAL PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW will be displayed at the Mena Art Gallery until Tuesday, June 28.

•MENA ART GALLERY July Exhibit will be the work of Samuel and Barbara Tobias. All of the work is for sale; all proceeds go to the gallery.

The exhibit goes up on June 29 and will be on display until August 2. The reception will be on Saturday, July 2 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

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

•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. – Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-243-0297.

Friday, 6/24 •8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Extension Homemakers Clubs will have a rummage/bake sale at the Fairgrounds Education Building.

•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.

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

•1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – The Book/Club Writers Group will meet at Mena Art Gallery, 607 Mena Street.

•2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. – Queen Wilhelmina State Park - A Lifetime Dream Meeting at the Wonder House.

•6:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. – Queen Wilhelmina State Park Nature Hike learn to look for clues about our native animals. Meeting at North Lovers Leap Trailhead.

•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.

•7:30 p.m. – Celebrate Independence Day at Faith Baptist Church, 1 mile east of Watson, OK on Hwy 4. There will be hamburgers and hotdogs, live music, and fireworks if weather permits. Bring your lawn chairs.

Everyone is welcome.

•8:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. – Queen Wilhelmina State Park Sunset Art in the Park Meeting at the Picnic Area.

•8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-243-0297.

Saturday, 6/25 •8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Extension Homemakers Clubs will have a rummage/bake sale at the Fairgrounds Education Building.

•2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. – Queen Wilhelmina State Park - Wonder House Tour will meet at the Wonder House.

•3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Queen Wilhelmina State Park Crafty Kites Craft up a kite and see if it will fly. Meeting at the Amphitheater.

•4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Queen Wilhelmina State Park Critter Signs Tracks short hike to look for critter signs and track to see

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he bald eagle has been a national emblem of the United States of America since June 20, 1782.

This is the day Congress adopted the G reat Seal of the United States, which featured a widespread eagle. The idea for including an eagle can be credited to W illiam B arton, a young lawyer with artistic skill and well versed in heraldry. His choice was a small-crested white eagle but Charles Thompson, feeling that the new nation' s symbol should be strictly American, replaced B arton’s crested Imperial eagle with the native American bald eagle. The 23 bald eagle' s maj estic beauty, great strength, courage, freedom and long life made it January 6, 2016 an ideal emblem for our nation. Since then the bald eagle has become an American institution, with its image on most official seals of the U.S. government, on the presidential ag, and in the logos of many U.S. federal agencies as well as on some of our currency and on the Mace (symbol) of the U.S. House of Representatives. Even though thrust into national prominence and fame, the bald eagles ight over much of the past 234 years has been one of survival more than celebrity and respect. B y the mid-twentieth century, most of the bald eagle population had been eradicated by hunting, trapping, loss of forestland, and pollution from pesticides. The species was first protected in the U.S. and Canada by the 191 Migratory Bird Treaty, later extended to all of orth America. In 19 0 the Bald Eagle Act was passed which reduced their endangerment by humans and made it possible for eagle populations to begin to recover. A 19 2 amendment added the golden eagle, and the law became the Bald and olden Eagle Protection Act. In 19 the lower states were home to less than 500 nesting pairs. As public awareness and activism increased, many states placed the bald eagle on their lists of endangered species in the 19 0s and early 1970s. Bald eagles were officially declared an endangered species in 19 7 in all areas of the United States south of the 4 0th parallel, under a law that preceded the Endangered Species Act of 197 . On July , 197 the U.S. Fish and ildlife Service officially listed the bald eagle as a national endangered species.Since then, much has been done in many sectors to restore and protect the bald eagle and the habitat needed for this magnificent bird to live and ourish. The less than 500 nesting pairs of 50 years ago have since grown to nearly 9, 00 as of 200 . On June 28, 2007 the U.S. Fish and W ildlife Service announced the recovery of our nation’s symbol and removal from the list of threatened and endangered species.Legend has it that the eagle was chosen as a national emblem because, at one of the first battles of America' s W ar of Independence (early in the morning), the noise of the struggle awoke the sleeping eagles on the heights and they ew from their nests and circled about over the heads of the fighting men, all the while giving vent to their raucous cries. " They are shrieking for Freedom," said the patriots. Perhaps they were - and hopefully still are, for the preservation of America' s freedom as much as for their own.

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ITTLE ROCK – Today, G overnor Asa Hutchinson announced the Learning B lade initiative, supported through a $ 4 00,000 grant from the Arkansas Department of Education to the Arkansas Public School Resource Center, to increase student awareness and interest in computer science and STEM careers.

Learning B lade challenges students to take on game-based proj ects that exp ose them to different aspects of science, technology, engineering, and math education – commonly referred to as STEM. Arkansas is the second state to implement Learning Blade statewide and, at the overnor’s request, Arkansas is the first ever state to deploy Learning Blade with a computer coding aspect.

In the program, students are taught computer science skills through engaging academic exe rcises. Lessons are self-guided, allowing students to work on STEM-based activities at their own pace in the classroom or during after-school programs at no cost to Arkansas’s middle schools. The program will be implemented across Arkansas beginning in the 2016-2017 school year.

G overnor Asa Hutchinson issued the following statement: “ The Learning B lade’s focus on STEM education will offer Arkansas’s students new and exci ting opportunities to learn real-world computer science concepts. This program will help our young learners master the fundamentals required for an array of specialize d and highly-competitive STEM careers. “ This effort, along with my computer science initiative, is putting Arkansas’s students in an even better position to land tech-driven j obs. As the computer coding movement in Arkansas continues to gain momentum, I look forward to even greater numbers of students taking on the skills needed for these challenging and rewarding fields.”

The Learning B lade program will coordinate with the governor’s computer science initiative to offer coding classes at every Arkansas public high school by exp osing middle school students to STEM education concepts. “ Learning B lade will help Arkansas educators provide student-focused interactions that exp ose students to possible career paths and connect students with the relevance of learning,” said Arkansas Department of Education Commissioner Johnny ey. “It is a powerful tool that will ignite a spark in the minds of students.”

“I am excited that Learning Blade is being made available to teachers and students across Arkansas,” said Anthony Owen, ADE Coordinator of Computer Science. “Building interest in STEM subjects and awareness of related career opportunities, including jobs in the field of computer science, is crucial in ensuring that Arkansas graduates have the knowledge and skills that technology-based industries are seeking for their workforce.”

B y 2024 , there will be more than 126,000 computer science and STEM j obs in Arkansas, which opens up opportunities for Arkansas’s upcoming workforce to pursue high-paying career paths in these fields. “ The Arkansas Department of Career Education (ACE) sees the Learning B lade online program as an opportunity to further demonstrate the importance of STEM education and bring awareness and interest to STEM careers in Arkansas,” said Dr. Charisse Childers, Director of the Arkansas Department of Career Education. “Learning Blade will provide the gateway to current ACE Career and Technical programs such as Proj ect Lead the W ay and G ateway to Technology, High Schools that W ork, Tech Centers that W ork, Advanced Careers curriculum, Mobile Applications Development, Engineering Technology Education and Computer Engineering and Computer Programming. W e believe this program can play an important role in our mission at ACE which is to prepare a job-ready, career-bound workforce to meet the needs of Arkansas employers.”

Several benefits for students who have participated in the Learning Blade program include · Increase in student awareness of STEM careers and technologies – 71 percent of students say they learned about new careers after using Learning B lade. · Increase in student interest to follow STEM career paths – 37 percent of students say they are more likely to pursue STEM careers and 57 percent are more interested in taking advanced math in high school. · Increase in perceived relevance of student academic skills – 69 percent more students recognize what they learn in school will be useful later in life after graduation.

The cost to implement the Learning B lade Program is $ 4 00,000, which is being provided through a grant from the Department of Education to the Arkansas Public School Resource Center (APSRC). APSRC will work to implement the program throughout the state beginning in the 2016-2017 school year at no cost to Arkansas’s middle schools.

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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 June 12, 2016 Carol S. Poor, 58, of Waldron, and Tanya Lynn Poor, 40, of Mena were both charged with criminal trespass after a call to a local retail store.

Justin Taylor, 27, of Mena was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.

Report was made by employees at a local convenience store of a counterfeit $20.00 bill being passed at the store. Case is pending interview of suspect.

A local woman reported that her estranged husband is harassing her by texting and driving by her residence. Case is pending.

June 13, 2016 Mary E. Spears, 25, of Mena was charged with obstruction of governmental operations and was served an outstanding warrant for failure to appear.

June 14, 2016 Ronda Suzanne Castillo, 39, of Mena was arrested and charged with driving on a suspended driver’s license.

Report was made of the theft of a guitar from a local residence. Case is pending interview of suspect.

June 15, 2016 Jessica McDaniel, 22, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding warrant.

June 16, 2016 A local woman reported that her estranged husband is harassing her.

June 17, 2016 Michael Tyrail Higgins, 30, of Mena was cited for harassing communications.

A local man reported that his neighbor is harassing him, trespassing on his property, and threatening bodily harm. Case is pending.

Michael Bullock, 41, of Mer Rouge, LA was charged with third degree battery after an incident in Mena.

June 18, 2016 Two Mena youths, ages 16 and 17, were charged with possession of a controlled substance and curfew violation. Case forwarded to juvenile authorities.

Polk County Sheriff’s Department June 13, 2016 Report of an unattended death on Highway 270 near Acorn. The scene was released to the coroner.

Report from complainant on Polk 191 near the Yocana community of the theft of cash and

prescription medication. Complainant refused to press charges.

June 14, 2016 Report from a business on Highway 71 South in Cove of the receipt of a counterfeit $20 bill. Investigation continues.

Report from complainant on Polk 266 near Cove of being threatened by an acquaintance.

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

Report of a domestic disturbance on Polk 290 near Cove. One of the parties left the residence before deputies arrived. Investigation continues.

Report from complainant on Walnut Lane near Mena of a possible prowler. Noone was found on the property.

June 15, 2016 Report from a Mena woman of harassing phone communications towards her 15-yearold daughter.

Report of a small child in the roadway on Highway 8 West near Mena. Deputies returned the child to a parent/guardian.

Report from a business on Highway 71 South in Cove of shoplifters led to the arrest of Seara S. Trammel, 20, of Cove, and Laurie A. Roberts, 52, of Grannis, each on Charges of Theft of Property and Criminal Trespass.

June 16, 2016 Report of a disturbance on Heritage Lane near Hatfield led to the arrest of Megan R. Frederick, 26, and Floyd T. Frederick, 42, both of Hatfield, each on a Charge of Domestic Battery 3rd Degree.

Report of a domestic disturbance on Calico Rock Lane near the Hatton community led to the arrest of Mark V. Andrus, 32, of Wickes, on a Charge of Domestic Battery 2nd Degree.

Arrested was Jody L. Carter, 31, of Mena, on Warrants for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

Traffic stop in Hatfield led to the arrest of Roger A. Burton, 27, of Cove, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

June 17, 2016 Arrested was Alton R. Self, 38, of Mena, on Charges of Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Also arrested was Martha M. Tucker, 34, of Mena, on Charges of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of an Instrument of Crime.

June 18, 2016 Report from complainant on Polk 92 near the Shady Grove community of problems with neighbor’s dogs. Deputy responded.

Report of an accident on Polk 44 near Mena led to the arrest of James A. Jennings, 36, of Mena, on Charges of DWI, Careless/Prohibited Driving and two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Minor 3rd Degree.

Report of an accident on Polk 24 near Cove led to Citations for No Driver’s License, Careless/Prohibited Driving, No Seatbelt and No

Liability Insurance being issued to Brandon Stowe, 18, of Smithville, OK. Arrested was Richard L. Maish, 40, of Gillham, on three Warrants for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

Arrested was James D. Nelson, 55, of Cove, on a Body Attachment Warrant.

Report of a disturbance on Highway 71 North near Acorn. Deputy responded. Investigation continues.

Report from complainant on Avalon Lane near the Shady Grove community of being harassed by an acquaintance. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Report from complainant on Polk 35 near Hatfield of finding suspicious items at a rental property. Deputy retrieved items for proper

disposal.

June 19, 2016 Report of an accident on Polk 99 near Vandervoort led to the arrest of Christina L. Jewell, 42, of Cove, on Charges of DWI and Careless/Prohibited Driving.

Arrested was Zackery W. Benson, 23, of Mena, on a Charge of Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License.

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

Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked one vehicle accident this week.

Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 20 Incarcerated Inmates, with 6 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.

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Yard Mowing, Weed Eating, Bush Hogging, Handyman Services, Power Washing, Garden Plowing & Tilling. Have Tractor with Implements for larger jobs. Also Chainsaw Work. Bill Duff.

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Stainless steel wedding bands $20, add a name for $1 per letter. Dan’s Gun-n-Pawn, 100 Hwy 71 S, Mena. 479394-5515.

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Dugan Lawn Care & Landscaping offering residential and commercial lawn care and landscape maintenance for over 10 years. We are your fully insured, uniformed lawn care profes6/29 sionals. 479-234-2699.

Montgomery County Nursing Home and Assisted Living are looking for a part-time LPN. Great work environment and great pay. Please call 870-867-2159 or 870-867-2156. Apply within.

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The Mena/Polk County Chamber of Commerce is seeking bids for the design and production of the 2016 Commerce Connection Chamber Membership Directory Magazine. Contact Paula at 479-394-2912.

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Harris Fence locally owned serving Mena & surrounding areas chain link, privacy and vinyl no job too small, repairs all 501-388-7195 over 20 years exp.

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Truck Driver Needed Flat bed experience. Home most weekends. 479-243-4524.

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Squeaky Clean Mobile Dog Wash, Dry Nails, Ears, Brushing, Clipping, Deanna Boyd 479-234-1866, I will come to you. Like Facebook.

7/20 Yard Sale: Dorm size refrigerator, dinette set, Polaris helmet, fabric, household items, name brand kids, junior and adult clothes. Friday, June 25, 8:30 – 4:30 and Saturday, 9:00 – 12:00. Smithville Community Center Hwy 259.

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Webbers Falls Sweet Corn will be at 3080 Hwy 71 S, Friday-Sunday, June 24-26 ¼ mile south of town.

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Desk Clerk, Position #: 22092208, Salary: $19,798, Grade: C107, Location: Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Mena, AR, Closing date: 07/01/2016. This position functions as a lodge desk clerk and the relief night audit position with an emphasis on customer service. Job duties include greeting, assisting, and providing information to guests and visitors, routing phone calls, making reservations and registering guests. Other job duties include operating a cash register, completing reports, stocking supplies, cleaning and maintaining the front desk and common areas, and other duties as assigned. Applicant must be able to work a varied shift, including nights, weekends and holidays. A criminal background check is required. Full benefit package included. Applicant must meet or exceed the following qualifications: the formal education equivalent of a high school diploma, plus one year of experience in customer service or a related field. EOE ADA AA. Applications accepted online ONLY: www.arstatejobs.com.

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Ads must be submitted by Friday, July 1st at 12 pm to be included in the July 6th issue of THE POLK COUNTY PULSE.

KENA 104.1 Swap Shop will not air Monday, July 4th. It will be back on Tuesday, July 5th.

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There will be a benefit yard sale, also bake sale June 24th 25th 8 AM to 5 PM at the Pleasant Grove Nazarene Church, 193 Polk Rd 28 in Cove, AR. All Proceeds go to Baby Owen Riles & family for traveling and other needs. All help is appreciated. Thank you.

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Lost 2 horses May 31st in Fourche Mountain Range, Bay leopard appaloosa gelding and white buckskin paint mare, contact Blake Hughes 817-832-9825.

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Gymnastics – monthly $35.00. Dance – monthly $30.00.

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