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Regional Chambers Meet to Push for Completion of Arkansas’ Portion of I-49 SUBMITTED

FORT S M ITH, Ark. - Delegations from the Texa rkana US A Chamber of Commerce, M ena/ Polk County Chamber of Commerce, and the Fort S mith Regional Chamber of Commerce met to discuss the final stages of completion of Interstate 49 from Texa rkana to Fort S mith. S lightly over 200 miles of interstate highway development remain to complete the mile corridor from ew rleans to CONTINUED ON PAGE 7

Jewell Named GATORADE Track & Field Athlete of the Year SUBMITTED C ICA June , In its st year of honoring the nation’s best high school athletes, The atorade Company, in collaboration with SA T DA igh School Sports, today announced ach Jewell of Mena igh School as its atorade Arkansas Boys Track ield Athlete of the ear. Jewell is the first atorade Arkansas Boys Track ield Athlete of the ear to be chosen from M ena High S chool.

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Council Approves Bid for City Pool Repairs

BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com

The M ena City Pool has been closed for two weeks due to mechanical issues and will remain closed for a bit longer. Mena City Council met in a special called meeting on Monday, June , to create an ordinance to waive the competi tive bidding process in an effort to expedite the process.

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Celebrate Independence - Polk County Style!

BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com

Three Mena High Seniors were the only students from Polk County selected to accompany 430 fellow FFA students from Arkansas to attend the prestigious FFA (Future Farmers of America) Washington Leadership Conference. Pictured L-R are: Kaleb Reeves, Marley Jones and Clint Buck. SEE FULL STORY ON PAGE 2.

There will be several chances to celebrate the Independence Day holiday around the county beginning this Friday. The M ena Advertising and Promotion Commission will host their annual celebration on the th at Aubrey Tapley Park on Saturday, July nd. The fun begins at p.m. with bouncy houses, cotton candy, and concessions. At pm, the band armony will perform. armony is a Christian band comprised of three members Retta Smith on

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Mena FFA Trio Attends WLC in D.C.

BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com

hree M ena FFA students were given the opportunity of a lifetime when they were selected to attend the National FFA Washington Leadership Conference held in Washington, D.C. July 21st thru 25th. M ena’s Kaleb Reeves, M arley Jones, and Clint Buck were the only students from Polk County that attended the prestigious conference held for the nation’s future leaders.

During the conference, the students were able to gain leadership skills that will be carried with them for life and also had a chance to see our nation’s history and how the government works first hand. The trio enjoyed sessions that covered topics such as Community M atters, Living to S erve, Diversity, and Advocacy.

Touring the nation’s monuments was a highlight of the trip, which included seeing Arlington Cemetery, the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown S oldier, the Lincoln M emorial, the Newseum, the Washington M onument, and much, much more.

An M HS graduate, Tori Bell, who works for Arkansas Congressman Bruce Westerman, was able to give the local students a tour of the Capitol, bringing light to leadership full circle.

The exp erience is second to none as Buck stated, “It is the best leadership conference I’ve ever attended.” The three students were able to attend the conference via scholarships they received through local FFA Alumni. Reeves and Jones were given the Dr. M ax Cress Leadership Award and Buck received the Allbaugh M emorial S cholarship Award.

SCAM ALERT Issued: SUBMITTED LITTLE ROCK — The Association of Arkansas Counties has become aware of a telephone scam in which someone who said he worked for a county clerk’s office contacted an accounting firm on Monday. Caller ID wrongfully indicated the caller was calling from the county clerk’s office. The scammer stated that the accountant owed money to the county, and then the caller requested credit card information. To our knowledge, this has occurred in only one county so far.

County officials and county offices will V R contact a resident or business via telephone or e-mail to request credit card information. If you receive such a phone call, do not give the caller any information, particularly credit card or other financial information. ang up immediately and contact your local law enforcement officials. We also encourage you to contact the county office that was impersonated to make them aware of the scam. The phone number for the Arkansas Attorney General’s Consumer Protection hotline is (8 00) 48 2-8 9 8 2.

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Local Senior Arrested on Felony Drug Charges

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63-year old Mena woman was arrested last week for allegedly selling prescription drugs.

Barbara Davis, of Mena, was arrested and booked in the Polk County Detention Center on June 24, 2016, on nine charges.

Those charges include three counts of Delivery of a Schedule I or II Controlled Substance not Meth or Cocaine; three counts of Delivery of a Schedule IV or V Controlled Substance; and three counts of Use of a Communication Device.

Davis was released on a $25,000 bond and is scheduled for court later in the year.

All persons within this report are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Rose Petitions Circuit Court, Arguing ‘Ineffective Counsel’

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ori Rose appeared in Polk County Circuit Court last week [Thursday, June 23, 2016], with her new lawyer, Ernie Witt, of Witt Law Firm in Ozark, Ark., who argued ‘ineffective counsel’ in an effort to receive a new trial or a lesser sentence. Rose was convicted and sentenced in October 2014 to 36 years on charges of Aggravated Residential Burglary, Aggravated Assault, Domestic Battery (2nd Degree), and Terroristic Threatening (2nd Degree) for the shooting of Billy Vaught in his home in November 2013.

After losing in the Arkansas Court of Appeals in October 2015, Rose now brings the case back to Polk County Circuit Court for a Relief Hearing. Although Rose hired attorney Greg Klebanoff of Fayetteville to defend her during the original trial, Rose is now represented by Witt.

In Polk County Circuit Court on June 23, 2016, Witt argued that Rose suffered ineffective assistance of counsel during her original trial. Judge Ted Capeheart, who presided in the original case, also heard arguments on Thursday. Witt listed nine alleged reasons of ineffective assistance, in which he questioned Klebanoff on the stand. The reasons included failure to investigate the case; failure to file a Motion to Suppress; failure to move for mistrial after the use of the word ‘victim’ which was denied during trial by a Motion in Limine to prevent the use of the word; failure to introduce evidence; failure of adequately discussing the facts of the case and trial strategy with the defendant; failure to move for a directed verdict; failure to interview all witnesses; failure to call witnesses; failure to obtain and utilize jury questionnaires; failure to object to sentencing forms in the case.

Some of the points that Witt cited while Klebanoff was on the stand were his failure to send all documentation to her current attorney (Witt), saying he had to retrieve the information from Prosecuting Attorney Andy Riner. According to Witt, the word ‘victim’ was used to describe her estranged boyfriend, Billy Vaught, four times during the trial. Witt asked why Klebanoff didn’t move for a mistrial after the use of the word ‘victim’ after the judge prohibited the word. Klebanoff responded, “It never occurred to me that that would be sufficient reason for a mistrial.” The use of the word ‘victim’ was not allowed during trial due to Vaught’s then alleged sexual assault of a family member of Rose. Vaught later pled guilty to those charges under Special Prosecutor Jason Barrett of Little Rock who was brought into the case. Prosecuting Attorney Andy Riner was unable to handle that case due to being the prosecutor in the Rose case.

Witt said that even if the judge would’ve denied a mistrial, an attorney could’ve moved to have the jury instructed to disregard the word. Klebanoff argued he doesn’t remember the word being used in the trial.

Also pointed out by Witt was a text message from Vaught to Rose stating that she was always welcome in his home. The text message was received just days before the shooting incident occurred. This point is key to the defense of the case because the failure to introduce the referenced text as evidential proof before the jury provided opportunity for the prosecution to call Rose’s testimony of the aforementioned text to be ‘self serving testimony.’ Witt asked Klebenoff why he didn’t enter the text as evidence, as well as other texts made that day by both parties, and he responded by saying that Vaught himself said it on the stand. However, Witt argued, that because it was not presented as actual evidence, it was considered not credible, and caused the charge of Residential Burglary, which carried the longest sentence for Rose. Witt said in the Petition for relief that the introduction of the text in question, as well as others, “would have bolstered the defendant’s credibility. This credibility was challenged by the state, when it argued that the defendant’s ‘self-serving testimony’ concerning the alleged text message was not worthy of belief.”

Witt also questioned Klebanoff on the lack of communication with Rose. In the

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RMCC School of Nursing Pinning Ceremony to be Held

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ich M ountain Community College’s S chool of Nursing will hold a pinning ceremony on June 30, 2016 at the Ouachita Center at 6 p.m. The LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) Class of 2016 has 24 graduates who have completed the eleven-month program.

Nursing Instructor and Allied Health Division Chair at RM CC, Charla Hollin said, “These graduates have completed a very intense program and now have a wide variety of career options available to them.” Other instructors include Jeri Ashcraft and S ada Wilson.

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petition, Witt states, “He [Klebanoff] met with the Defendant three times prior to trial. The first was when she retained him… the second was when trial counsel and his wife met the defendant at defendant’s residence The final meeting was the date of trial.” He goes on to say that Klebanoff denied Rose’s phone calls and failed to adequately discuss the case with Rose. “This attitude of trial counsel toward the Defendant is best exemplified by various letters he sent to the Defendant after the trial in which he profaned her and indicated he would have done more for her had he been paid according to his wishes. Trial counsel essentially admitted he was ineffective due to lack of payment of some of his fee.” Klebanoff did admit that Rose had paid him $7 ,000 but that was not his entire fee.

After hearing the cross-exa mination of Klebanoff by Riner, Judge Capeheart requested more information from both the prosecutor and defense counsel, such as the minimum requirements of jury selection, before he makes his ruling.

The two have three weeks to submit the information requested.

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Luther S tem Pools and S pas of Fort S mith was approved through Ordinance # 2263 to replace the two old filters that were installed in the ’s with six smaller filters. The cost will be at least $18 ,400, but the City has anticipated such repairs for a few years now and has been saving money just in case. The City has budgeted accordingly, with $30,000 set aside to complete the project. The M ena Parks Department will assist in removing the old filters, resulting in additional cost savings to the city.

Luther Stem Pools and Spas originally placed the filters in the ’s and have the new filters needed to restore service on hand. They also carry expertise knowledge of the system and will only take one day to install the new filters. owever, the plan must meet state approval, which is the nex t step. There is not a timetable on how long the state approval will take, but officials are hopeful it will be a quick turnaround.

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Zinc Poisoning Leaves Young Bald Eagle Swimming for Life

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Z inc poisoning is the cause of injuries to the latest Bald Eagle that was brought to Wildlife Rehabilitator Tommy Y oung this week.

The 2 ½ month old baby eagle was found swimming in Lake Ouachita with many damaged feathers and brought to Y oung in hopes of saving the endangered national bird.

Y oung exp lained that zinc, which is found in many bodies of water due to using the substance in water treatments plants and more, entered the bird’s system via fish. e said the mother of the eagle was probably getting ‘sucker fish’ from the lake and feeding it to her young. The fish eat off the bottom of the lake, where zinc collects, and passes it on when the bird digests their meal. Y oung will have to re-feather the eagle, which takes much time, and many feathers, but is quite possible. e explained that the young bald eagle probably just left the nest. verything in her body was saying, ‘you’re ready, it’s time to y,’ but when she did, she just fell to the lake because her feathers are so damaged.”

This is Y oung’s busiest time of year when dozens of animals are brought daily for rehab services. To help, some of his supporters are hosting a live remote to raise funding for the Arkansas Native Plant and Wildlife Center on July 9 th on KENA 104.1FM from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Donations will be accepted by stopping by Pulse M ulti-M edia Studios that day at wy.

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ANTS Ants. My bathroom sink. Ants, for whatever reason, seem to love my bathroom sink. And they come there, sometimes large numbers of them. But a strange thing happens when, in the night, I wander into my bathroom and turn on the light. Ants run in every direction. I suppose they are trying to hide from me. They run to the left, they run to the right, they seem to bump into something and turn again…it is almost as if they panic when I come into their little world. Ants running, hiding…but, to no avail. They just do not really know who I am.

It reminds me of a passage that I have read many times over the years, found in the Revelation chapter six. “And the Heaven departed as a scroll when it is rolled together; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places. And the kings of the earth, and the great men, and the rich men, and the chief captains, and the mighty men, and every bondman, and every free man, hid themselves in the dens and in the rocks of the mountains; and said to the mountains and rocks, fall on us, and hide us from the face of Him that sitteth on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb: for the great day of His wrath has come…” (Revelation 6:14-17).

Ants! Ants! Just like ants! Running in every direction, begging that the rocks and mountains would fall on them and hide them! Why? The Christ has come and they had refused to be ready! And it would have been so simple, now it has become impossible. The door is finally closed. Now it will be “depart from Me; I never knew you.” There will be “weeping and gnashing of teeth” (Mt. 25:20).

The pain will be unbelievable. To hear from the One who loves us more than we could ever imagine, to hear from Him “depart from Me” the pain will be beyond description. Words cannot get it…And we can hear it now “would a loving God really do this?” Remember this: God did not reject us; we rejected Him (Romans 1:19,20). And the only way back to Him is through His Only Begotten Son! There is no “plan B.” And The Time is getting very close!

“All have sinned and fallen short of the Grace of God…the wages of sin is death, but the Gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord” (Romans 3:23; 6:23). He will never reject those who call upon Him…and who come to Him in surrender and faith in what He has done for us…never! “That if thou shall confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shall believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” (Romans 10:9).

Ants cannot call on me to “save” them. But we can call on the Lord Jesus Christ, and, if we mean it, He will hear! Know this: it will get too late in the twinkling of an eye. Don’t wait. Today is the day to call upon Him. For some tomorrow may never come. My name is Gene Stacks and I approve of this message.

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Law Enforcement on the Watch During 4th of July Holiday

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

(LITTLE ROCK) – Every year Americans hit the road headed for destinations to celebrate the Fourth of July at picnics, parties, parades and many other events. Unfortunately the celebrating includes drinking alcohol followed by drunk driving on streets and highways during this most heavily traveled holiday period.

Nationwide there were 39 7 people killed in motor vehicle crashes in 2014 over the ourth of July holiday period that covered five days. Among those deaths, people (41 percent) died from crashes involving a driver or motorcycle operator with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 grams per deciliter or higher.

Arkansas law enforcement officers will be out in full force this July th holiday cracking down on drunk drivers by aggressively targeting those who put lives in danger.

“Don’t even think about drinking and driving this Fourth of July, or you risk being arrested,” said Colonel Bill Bryant, Arkansas S tate Police Director and Governor’s Highway S afety Representative. “The ‘Drive S ober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign means zero tolerance for drunk driving – no excu ses.”

The crackdown on drunk driving during the coming holiday period will involve state, city and county law enforcement officers devoting additional patrol hours beginning today and continuing through July 4th. The objective is to minimize the risk of fatalities.

If you’re caught driving drunk, you will be arrested and the consequences of drunk driving are serious. Not only do you put your life and the lives of others at risk, but a DWI arrest could result in a court sentence diminishing driving freedom, attorney fees, court fines and a spike in driver insurance rates.

In every state it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 grams per deciliter or higher, yet people continue to break the law and drive drunk.

The Arkansas ighway Safety ffice recommends these simple tips to prevent drunk driving: • Plan a safe way home before the fun begins.

• Before drinking, designate a sober driver.

• If you have been drinking, call a taxi or someone who is sober to get you home.

• If you happen to see a drunk driver on the road, call 9 11.

• If you know someone who is about to drive or operate a motorcycle while impaired, take their keys and help them make other arrangements to get to their destination safely.

For more information on the “Drive S ober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, visitTrafficSafetyMarketing.gov or contact the Arkansas ighway Safety ffice at . or more on the ongoing Toward ero Deaths campaign, visitT Darkansas.org.

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keyboards and vocals, Rodney Provence on bass, rhythm, and vocals, and Lynn S mith on drums and vocals. armony has been performing concerts for several years in churches, benefits, and other community events. Their first CD, Weathering the Storm,” was released in March of this year.

The annual fireworks display will begin at the park around p.m. dark . veryone is invited to enjoy the family friendly night of entertainment and fireworks to celebrate America and Independence Day. Be sure to bring your lawn chairs. Visit www.visitmena.com or call for more information.

Vandervoort will hold their 127 th 4th of July Celebration on Friday and S aturday, July 1st and nd. n riday, the annual Pie and Cake Walk and Cake Auction will begin at p.m. along with the Prettiest Woman and gliest Man Contest. A dance will be held at p.m. to the tunes of Ronnie Bear & Band. n Saturday, July nd, registration for the annual k Run Walk will begin at the picnic grounds at 7 a.m. Registration for the 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament will begin at 8 a.m. for youth (grades 9 and under) and high school girls and women. High school boys and men’s registration will begin at 9 a.m. The cost is $10 per person or $40 per team.

Parade line-up will start at 9 a.m. at the school with the parade beginning at 10 a.m. Immediately following the parade will be the Baby Crawl Contest, Cutest Baby Contest, kid games and much more. The Lil’ Miss Mister Vandervoort crowning will begin at p.m. A dance will begin at 8 : 30 p.m. with Ronnie Bear & Band playing. The 127 th Annual Vandervoort Fireworks display will be held at 10 p.m.

The Mena lks Lodge will also host a celebration. rom p.m. until midnight on Monday, July th. The lks will have a patriotic, family friendly event with an in atable water slide, bounce house, obstacle course, and bungie cord racing. A pie eating contest, hot dog eating contest, and kids games are scheduled as well. All games, contests, entertainment, and in atables are free. ntertainment will be provided by Mike Mayberry and the Slowhands Band. The lks will also serve pulled pork, hamburger, and hot dog meals. A fireworks display will be held at dusk.

There will also be a celebration at the Wickes School Ball ield on Monday, July th. The od and Country 4th of July Celebration will start at 7 p.m. with music by Harmony. There will be concessions open and you are encouraged to bring a lawn chair. ireworks will begin at p.m.

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Pictured from left to right: Fort Smith Regional Chamber President, Tim Allen; I-49 International Coalition member, Curt Green, President of I-49 International Coalition; Billy B. Dooly of Fort Smith; Texarkana Chamber Chairman, Cory Floyd; Fort Smith Mayor Sandy Sanders; Sebastian County Judge David Hudson; Texarkana Chamber President, Michael Malone; and Gard Wayt, Executive Director I-49 International Coalition. Not pictured was Carl Geffken, City of Fort Smith Administrator and Gar Eisele, Vice President of Interstate 49 International Coalition and the Mena/Polk County Chamber of Commerce, both participating in additional meetings.

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Winnipeg, Canada. The highway, providing a safer transportation network and directly affecting 12 states, is exp ected to exp and economic development including jobs, business opportunities and tourism development.

The Chambers met to discuss the next stages to complete the highway. Attending from Fort S mith were Tim Allen, Fort S mith Regional Chamber of Commerce President, S ebastian County Judge David Hudson, Fort S mith M ayor S andy S anders, Billy B. Dooly, Fort S mith, Carl E. Geffken, Fort S mith City Administrator, Cory Floyd, Texa rkana Chamber Chairman of the Board, Tex arkana US A Chamber of Commerce, Curt Green, Interstate 49 International Coalition, Gard Wayt, Exe cutive Director, Interstate 49 International Coalition, M ichael M alone, President, Texa rkana US A Chamber of Commerce, and Gar Eisele, Vice President of the Interstate 49 International Coalition and the M ena/ Polk County Chamber of Commerce from M ena, Arkansas. The productive meeting resulted in a common agreement to encourage forward actions on the project. Focus is on the Interstate – 49 bridge over the Arkansas River at Fort S mith and the initiation of acquiring right of ways to further the highway through Arkansas.

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his year’s national Christian M otorcyclists Association rally was a huge success that raised more than $4 million dollars for their Run for the S on fundraiser, helping to spread the word of God across the globe.

Run for the S on is the only fundraiser held for CM A to fund their international efforts and in total they raised $4,49 1,668 .55, a 0.7 % increase over last year. M embers raise money throughout the year by incorporating sponsors and hosting smaller fundraisers such as selling hot dogs at Atwoods. CM A’s Holly Ogden exp lained that they give away 60% of the money raised through Run for the S on to their three ministry partners, which each receive 20% . The Jesus Film Project which translates The Jesus Film into indigenous languages, Open Doors which supports the persecuted church, and M issionary Ventures, who provides transportation for pastors and evangelists.

The remaining 40% goes towards home missions, evangelist training, and CM A international efforts.

There were 8 32 members in attendance at the rally from across the U.S . During the rally, event goers were able to see the fruits of their labor first hand by seeing the first motorcycle that was given away through Missionary Ventures in .

Pastor Tomas, as he is known, brought the motorcycle and presented it back to CM A. He has since received a second motorcycle to continue his ministry in the remote regions of Guatemala. “Pastor Tomas was able to attend and say thank you. It was amazing to see what God has done through him and that motorcycle through M issionary Ventures,” said Ogden.

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J ubilee in J une H eld in Hatfield

The town of Hatfield celebrated community and their heritage during their annual Jubilee in June on Saturday. More photos are available on the POLK COUNTY PULSE Facebook page.

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Charles Ray Boren Charles Ray Boren, age 75, of Mena, Arkansas, died on June 5, 2016 at John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas.

He was born on July 27, 1940, and was a lifelong resident of Mena, other than time served in the Air Force. He also served in the Army National Guard. Ray was a carpenter & painter by trade. He

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The family of Phillip Sloan would like to offer heartfelt thanks for your unending support during this difficult time. Special thanks to Beasley Wood Funeral Home, especially Allen Walker, for the remarkable care and concern for our family; to Bro. Justin Leonard, Bro. Mike Shaddon, Bro. Paul DeHaan, and Ross Goodner for their kind and anointed words spoken at the funeral and graveside; to Donna Hendricks and Ronnie Johnson for the beautiful music; to First Baptist Church, Dallas Avenue Baptist Church, and Union Mission Pentecostal Church of God for the wonderful dinner and for the love and support shown to us; and to the Veterans and active military who participated in the service. We also thank all those who brought food and supplies; came to visit; sent flowers, cards, or texts; donated to Bethel Christian School; or just called to check on us. We are overwhelmed by the outpouring of love shown by our community. Saying thank you doesn’t seem sufficient enough for all you’ve done.

Phillip Sloan completed nearly 7,000 surveys in this area. His footprint has been left all over Polk County, as well as in our hearts.

He has always been our hero and he left this world a hero. He loved this community and we thank you for the return of love that you’ve shown to us.

was preceded in death by, his parents, Charles E. and Epsie L. Boren; a brother, Andrew Jackson Boren; a sister, Jeanne B. Davis; as well as a special friend, Rose Hatfield.

He is survived by, his nephew, Steve Davis; his wife, Connie of Mena; niece, Sherry Harper and husband Jerry of Mena; niece, Sandra Porter of Fort. Worth; nephew, Jack Boren of Bossier City, LA; a host of great nieces and nephews, and close friends, Tony Rexroat and Toni Collum.

There will be a private memorial at a later date.

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Nate & Amie Renard – Being ‘hands and feet’ in Uganda N

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ot everyone finds themselves wanting to move halfway across the world, with not much else than faith, to live in humbleness to spread the word of od, but such is the case with ate and Amie Renard. The Renard family will leave this week for months of missions training in klahoma City before heading across the Atlantic to ganda, in Africa where they will make their home.

The couple has chosen Beautiful eet out of Choctaw, klahoma to train under. We did research on missions organi ations. We were really drawn to them because firstly, they believe in taking the whole family. The kids will go through their own little training. Their primary goal is to go to unreached people groups, which is less than of the population,” said Amie. A lot of agencies just focus on the parents and it’s a beautiful thing that they train the whole family,” said ate.

The Renards have five children between them and the youngest three will make the trek with them. Skyllar, age , Cadyn, age , and Brynlee, age , will know life a bit differently than most American children their age but look forward to the new experiences they will have. Brynlee has said she’s going to Africa to tell people about Jesus.” The girls have already made friends at the training center and the closer the trip gets, the more excited they become. ick, age , has several commitments currently and is unable to go at this time but both he and atalie, age , a senior this fall at Mena igh School, are hopeful to follow the family at some point. ow does one pick up their family and move so far from all they’ve ever known ate explained, We are the hands and feet of Jesus and we’re all called to missionary work in one sense, whether that’s being the tip of the spear or local support. According to Matthew , we are to go and make disciples of all nations. It’s one of the most overlooked scriptures that Jesus was most bold about. Being the arms and feet of od, you meet the needs of the people whether that’s a physical need or spiritual need. Amie has been extremely encouraging. I’ve always known that a little town in Arkansas wouldn’t be able to hold me.”

Amie has always known this would someday be her path. I’ve known I was going to be a missionary since I was . My dad traveled a lot internationally as a pastor when I was a child. I always wanted to be a missionary in a medical capacity.” A dream that is certainly coming to fulfillment. Amie will receive certification to be a midwife, interning with a ministry called oMidwife, and will complete a two year apprenticeship. ate will be working with sustainable and agricultural living techniques, meeting the physical needs of the locals in ganda. ver the next eight months, the Renards will train for anything from adjusting to village life to practical life skills, language acquisition, team building, and globali ation. So much will be different.

Things like, there are no hospitals there. ou are the hospital and the ambulance. ou have to know how to handle those situations,” said ate. nce training is complete, they will have a few weeks for fundraising before making the journey to ganda next May. An important part of the process is sustaining the family while there. The couple won’t have ‘normal paying jobs’ and will have to rely on the funds they raise to survive. Part of that process has been to sell everything they own, literally, everything but their clothes. We’ve been preparing for this for a year,” ate explained. We literally have no possessions left accept for a van and a Tahoe that I’m trying to sell. othing holds us we have no possessions left. It’s scary and beautiful at the same time. I recommend doing it at least once in life,” he smiled.

The family will need continued support while there. We’ve received ama ing support from our church race Bible Church in Mena . This is collective of a community far and wide. People like my dad and people from here in Mena have committed to sending us residual checks we can’t do it on our own. People have partnered with us with funding and in prayers. ou can’t make it without support. The heart behind the giver is what we would love to partner with,” ate said.

If you would like to partner with the Renard family or make a one time donation, Beautiful eet makes it really simple by navigating to the donate page on their website http www.beautifulfeet.us. rom the website, a tax exempt donation can be electronically given by locating their account ate Amie.” A tax deductible receipt will be emailed. The second option is to use postal mail and send a check to Beautiful eet, South iwassee Road, Choctaw, K . Make checks out to Beautiful eet” and in the memo line put ate Amie”. A tax deductible receipt will be mailed to the returning address.

If you would like to keep up with their journey, the family will be gone at least two years and will update their blog weekly, which can be found at www.thebeautifulwounded.missionsplace.com. ou can email thebeautifulwounded gmail.com.

This isn’t a ate and Amie recognition thing, it’s a Kingdom of od thing that e’s using us as is hands and feet. It sounds so churchy and clich but it’s true, we want od to receive the glory, not us,” said ate.

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ifelong M ena residents are living out their dream at the Country Cat Café & S weet S hop.

Tamara Purcell is known in her circle of family and friends for her southern style food that is second to none and her daughter, S arah, who co-owns the café with her mom, has her mom’s are, but on the sweet side. The combo of this mother daughter duo will bring you a delicious meal with a dilectable sweet treat that will make you feel right at home.

Sarah explained that the restaurant was born after a conversation last aster. She had wanted a caf for a long time but instead, she took on the role of being a mom and raising us kids. But we’re grown Commercial An Affordable and Residential Plan for Everyone now,” smiled Sarah. aster last year, we were at the dinner table Termites • Household Pests everyone comes to her house on the holidays and they always tell Bed Bugs • Fire Ants her how good her food is. S omeone said, ‘I think you should open a Polk County 479-234-2038 restaurant, I think this would sell.’ M om said, ‘you know what, I think Scott County 479-637-6064 I’m going to;’ and that’s how it started.”

5 Year No Price Increase Guarantee After finding a building to house her dream, the family began ren ovating in ovember . They enjoy their location at wy South in Mena as Sarah stated, We love being close to downtown.

We have a lot of street appeal.” After months of preparation, Country Cat Caf Sweet Shop opened their doors the day before Memorial Day on Sunday, May , . Little did they know, the next day would bring in more than they could have ever imagined.

We didn’t really think about all the other restaurants being closed on Memorial Day, so our second day, our doors busted wide opened,” explained Sarah. The community has been so gracious to us and so understanding. We’re a brand new restaurant and it’s hard to gauge when you don’t have any sales records to go off of, no projections.

CALL 479-243-9600 The community has been extremely understanding while we’ve been getting our system down.”

With the early surge of customers, the caf needed more employees quickly so they began incorporating friends and family to help out. Sar ah’s brother, echariah, has stepped in as kitchen manager, while his wife, Tori, is the wait staff manager.

They serve large portions, but with standard pricing, and the atmosphere is co y. People’s faces when we walk to the table is priceless,” said Tori. Everything is made from scratch, including a rich and creamy alfredo sauce, that would stand up to the “Serving your families with best, and homemade mac and cheese, all with fresh, raw ingredients. ur menu is based off of southern Dignity & Care for over 80 years” comfort cooking. They are mom’s recipes. It’s things that your grandmother would serve on S unday afterSelected Funeral & Life Insurance Agent noons,” Sarah smiled. The homemade scratch biscuits really do taste like your grandmother’s, along with the Member of the National Funeral cream gravy served with them.

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BEAVERS BEND S TATE PARK – It took former Eagletown student Clint Buck, who is now a senior at M ena High S chool, a few minutes to catch his breath after the conclusion of the Owa-Chito 5K race S aturday morning [June 18 , 2016].

But Buck had good reason, as he sprinted the last quarter of a mile to beat Nashoba’s Q uartermain Briggs by less than one second in tightest finish at the race in at least years.

Buck, who is heading into his senior year at M ena High S chool, and Briggs, who will be a freshman at Clayton High S chool, were literally shoulder to shoulder as they galloped down the slope and across the Lower Mountain ork River for the final time.

They were still even when they made their last right handed turn, with just yards left to the finish line in the powerhouse area of the park.

Buck, who was on the outside of that turn, gained a small advantage at that moment and motored in with a time of 19 : 10.101.

Briggs was a whisker behind at 19 : 10.335.

Buck said his time was pretty good for a run “in the summer.”

How long were he and Briggs shoulder to shoulder?

The entire race we didn’t get more than five to six feet from each other,” Buck replied.

His dead sprint at the end is customary.

“Every time,” said Buck. “I try to give it my all when God gives it.”

S hay Tisho, from23 Cherokee, N.C., won the women’s division by close to a minute.

January 2016 finished at Tisho, who will be a junior in high6, school, . ........................................................

“It was kind of hard, pretty challenging,” said Tisho. “The hills got me.”

Tisho, who lives in the western portion of North Carolina, said the humidity is a Clint uck finishes the race ust steps in front of big adjustment. Her father’s family (S teven his tightest competitor at the annual Owa Chito k un. Tisho) is from Broken Bow and she visits here about once a year.

PHOTOS BY MELANIE BUCK Q uartermain Briggs, who was third at the ORES state track meet in the mile in the spring, has been training in the last month and cut off his time on the same course. e thought a small bump on that final turn may have been the difference, but he plans to win it next year.

Jenny llison, from ew Boston, Texas, received a medal for being the oldest participant.

S he had a time of 46: 49 and enthusiastically waved to the crowd during the awards ceremony.

Buck, who went to elementary and middle school at Eagletown, started running in the ninth grade. Those legs helped take him on a trip to Australia, where he represented Arkansas in a K and the S in the old Coast marathon. e placed nd overall in a field of , in that marathon down under.

This was Buck’s third appearance in the Owa-Chito. Buck’s late father, Robert Buck, was an annual winner in the canoe races at Owa-Chito with his brother, Brian.

Clint Buck would later team up with his best friend, Anthony Kennedy of M ena, Arkansas to Clint Buck and Anthony Kennedy gave it their all to win the Owa-Chito Canoe Races win one of the canoe races later S aturday. Kennedy also ran in the 5k and placed 3rd in the at eaver s end State Park in Hochatown Oklahoma after both ust finished the K 16-19 age division. race claiming medals in both events for both boys.

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Local Athletes Take Part in All-Star Week

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Mena was well represented last week as the Arkansas State All-Star players and coaches gathered in Conway for a full week of the best of the best. Coach Craig Bentley was chosen as assistant coach for the West Boys Soccer Team where senior Bearcat Jordan Strickland played out his last career game. rooke Hines played for the est irls ollyeball Team in her final career game as well. ay Hunter was selected as the coach for the irls est Softball Team.

Daryan Torix, who continues to heal from an eye injury, was honored as manager of the team. Ladycats Jordan Ward and Macy Brotherton were selected for the team but bowed out of the game due to prior obligations.

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The award, which recognizes not only outstanding athletic exce llence, but also high standards of academic achievement and exe mplary character demonstrated on and off the track, distinguishes Jewell as Arkansas’s best high school boys track field athlete. ow a finalist for the prestigious atorade ational Boys Track ield Athlete of the ear award to be announced in June, Jewell joins an elite alumni association of state award winners in sports, including Ryan all , Big Bear S, Calif. , Meb Ke e ighi , San Diego S, Calif. , Derek Jeter , Kalama oo S, Mich. , Candace Parker , aperville Central S, Ill. , Mark Sanche , Mission Viejo S, Calif. and Lolo Jones , Roosevelt S, Ia. .

The foot , pound senior sprinter and jumper won three individual titles at the Class A state meet this spring, leading the Bearcats to a fifth place finish as a team. Jewell notched victories in the meter dash with a time of . , the meter dash in . and the long jump, soaring feet, . inches. e also took third in the triple jump with a leap of feet, . inches. The All Arkansas Prep Male Track Athlete of the ear, he earned Meet of Champions victories in both the . and the . to cap off an undefeated season in the sprints this spring. or good measure, he took gold in the Meet of Champions long jump with a leap of . .

Jewell has maintained a .

PA in the classroom. A member of the ational onor Society, he is an avid hunter and fisherman and has participated in competitive archery. ach Jewell is an extremely motivated young man,” said Mena igh head coach Aaron Pennington. is ability to consistently perform at the highest level has set him apart. e has improved tremendously over the last couple of years and he will continue to improve thanks to his work ethic.”

Jewell has signed a ational Letter of Intent to compete on an athletic scholarship at the niversity of Central Arkansas this fall.

The atorade Player of the ear program annually recogni es one winner in the District of Columbia and each of the states that sanction high school football, girls volleyball, boys and girls cross country, boys and girls basketball, boys and girls soccer, baseball, softball, and boys and girls track field, and awards one ational Player of the ear in each sport. The selection process is administered by the atorade high school sports leadership team in partnership with SA T DA igh School Sports, which work with top sport specific experts and a media advisory board of accomplished, veteran prep sports journalists to determine the state winners in each sport.

Jewell joins recent atorade Arkansas Boys Track ield Athletes of the ear enri Murphy , Dollarway igh School , Brandon Workman , Rogers igh School , Mark uffin , Little Rock Christian Academy , Chase Lamers , Rogers igh School , Andrew Irwin , Mt. Ida igh School , Caleb Cross , ewport igh School , Jason Pelletier , Bryant igh School , and Spencer McCorkel , Bryant igh School among the state’s list of former award winners.

Above: Jewell lands in the sand on a triple jump attempt this season in e ueen. Left Jewell comes in first in the meter earlier in the season.

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he Declaration of Independence, in the words of John uincy Adams, first organi ed the social compact on the foundation of the Redeemer’s mission upon earth. It laid the cornerstone of human government upon the first precepts of Christianity. rom the day of the declaration, the American people were bound by the laws of od, which they all, and by the laws of The ospel, which they nearly all, acknowledge as the rules of their conduct.... Why is it that, next to the birthday of the Savior of the world, your most joyous and venerated festival returns on this day, July4th? ” ifty six men came together, not focused on separate agendas or personal gain nor even with a deep sense of treason. The twenty seven grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence re ected the American colonist’s legitimate claim to their natural and chartered rights as nglishmen. They pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor with a firm reliance on Divine Providence to preserve the civil social order developed and experienced in the colonies over the previous years. Twenty seven of these fifty six men had seminary degrees and many were leaders in their local churches, so they understood what faith and commitment were. Theirs was a generation in uenced by the reat Awakening which rejuvenated America’s spiritual roots and would soon rekindle her passion and resolve for freedom’s cause. If America won her independence, the best that the signers could hope for was years of toil in a struggling nation and if America lost, they fully expected to face, at the very least, years in prison or a hangman’s noose. In the words of Benjamin ranklin, We must all hang together, or assuredly we shall hang separately.” The fate of some of those signers follows here Carter Braxton of Virginia, wealthy planter and trader saw his ships swept from the seas. To pay his debts, he lost his home and all of his properties, and died in rags.

Thomas Lynch Jr. was a rd generation rice grower and large plantation owner. After he signed the Declaration, his health failed and he and his wife set out for rance and their ship was never heard from again. Thomas McKean of Delaware was so harassed by the enemy that he was forced to move his family five times in five months. e served in Congress without pay with his family in hiding. Vandals looted the properties of llery and Clymer and all and Wynette and ayward and Walton and Rutledge. Thomas elson of Virginia raised two million dollars on his own signature to provision our allies. After the war, he personally paid back the loans, wiping out his entire estate and he was never reimbursed by his government. In the final battle for orktown, elson urged eneral Washington to fire on his own home which was 6,part 2016 occupied by Cornwallis. is home was thus destroyed, so he tooJanuary fulfilled his of the pledge. The essions sei ed the home of rancis opkinson of ew Jersey.

Francis Lewis’s home was destroyed and his wife imprisoned and she died within a few months. Richard Stockton was captured and mistreated and his health broken to the extent that he died at age and his estate was pillaged. Thomas ayward Jr. was captured when Charleston fell. John art was driven from his wife’s bedside while she was dying. Their children ed in all directions for their lives. is fields and grist mill were laid waste and for more than a year he lived in forests and caves.

After the war, he returned home to find his wife dead and his children and properties gone and he died weeks later of exhaustion and a broken heart. Lewis Morris saw his property destroyed and family scattered. Philip Livingston died within a few months from the hardships of the War. John ancock, one of the wealthiest men in ew ngland, stood outside Boston one terrible night of the War and he said, Burn Boston though it makes John ancock a beggar, if the public good requires it. f these signers, few lived very long afterwards. ive were captured by the British and tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes looted and occupied or burned by the enemy. Two lost their sons in the army, and one had two sons captured. ine of the fifty six died in the war from the hardships or from its more merciful bullets.

In the words of John Adams, the nd day of July the day that the Congress adopted Richard enry Lee’s resolution will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America.... I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary estival. It ought to be commemorated, as the Day of Deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to od Almighty...” As we approach this th of July”, what will be our acts of devotion, of remembrance, of celebration Perhaps we should give this some thought....

The text of the Declaration of Independence was published in a Philadelphia newspaper on July , . The Declaration had its first public reading on July W H AL E W AT CH : ATLANTIC • BALEEN • BARNACLES • BEHEM OTH • BLOWHOLE • at noon in the State ouse ard. According to John Adams, writing the following BLUBBER • BREACH • CALF • CEACEAN • DORS AL FIN • ENDANGERED • day The bells rang all day and almost all night. ven the chimes of Christ Church FLIPPERS • FLUKE • HABITAT • HARPOON • HUM PBACK • HUNT • KRILL • chimed away.” What a great cause for celebration it was, and still is in M AM M AL • M ARINE • M IGRATION • OCEAN • ORCA • PACIFIC • PLANKTON • PODS • PREDATOR • PREY • RES EARCH • S EAWEED

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Thursday, 6/30 •7:00 a.m. - Until Sold Out - Polk County Farmer s Market at the Mena Depot. Meet local farmers and provide your family with fruit, veggies, baked goods, and more.

•10:00 a.m. – Polk County Library Summer Reading Program. On your mark, get set…read. All children are welcome. a.m. otary Club of Mena Polk County eets at a a s e i an af . onta t isa artin at or arles itman at 216-4882 for more information.

•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. p.m. th 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 t e l a ross fro o in lo , H , , ., ena.

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

•5:30 p.m. – Weight Watchers meets at Dallas en e a tist r a il ife enter. all for ore infor ation.

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

•6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meet-

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•8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at t e l a ross fro o in lo , H ., ena. or 479-216-4606.

Sunday, 7/3 •2:30 p.m. – ABATE (Arkansas Bikers Aiming Toward Education) meeting at Limetree Resta rant. ffi ers eetin at eneral eetin at . . o don t a e to ride to attend or e a e er. non rofit or anization.

•2:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at t e l a ross fro o in lo , H , ., ena. or 479-243-0297. p.m. United Methodist Youth roup at t e irst nited et odist r in ena.

•6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meeting at aint nes r aris Hall.

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Midnight The Mena Elks Lodge will host a family friendly event with a pie & hot dog eating contests, kids games, obstacle course, and much more for free. The Elks will serve pulled pork, hamburger, and ot do eals. ire or dis la ill e eld at dusk.

•6:00 p.m. – Flag Retirement Ceremony at eri an e ion ost ne t to orn School.

•7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at t e l a ross fro o in lo , H , ., ena. or 479-243-0297.

•7:00 p.m. - God and country 4th of July Celebration at i es ool all ield. si Har on . . rin o r la n airs, on ession o en. ire or s at . .

Tuesday, 7/5 •7:00 a.m. - Until Sold Out - Polk County Farmer s Market at the Mena Depot. Meet local farmers and provide your family with fruit, veggies, baked goods, and more.

•8:00 a.m. – The Reynolds Gardner Community Men s reakfast at t e irst nited et odist r in ena.

•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 d entist r , ol air ro nd Road), Mena. 479-394-7404. Take-Out 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 Hatfield Branch Library will be open.

•5:00 p.m. - T.O.P.S. ill eet in t e nion an o nit Roo for ei ins, followed by a meeting.

•6:00 p.m. – Sons of Confederate Veterans

Camp 646 eets at t e i etree. or ore information, contact Henry/Hank Todara at 870-334-2638.

•7:00 p.m. – Dallas Valley RVFD meets for trainin at t e ire Ho se.

•7:00 p.m. – Acorn Fire & Rescue meets at t e ire e art ent.

•8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at irst nited et odist r , t Port Arthur. 479-234-2887 or 479-234-3043.

Wednesday, 7/6 •The Emergency warning sirens will be tested in Hatfield, i es, rannis, anderoort, o e, and ena at noon.

•11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Charm Quilters ill eet at t e ree ill a tist r on t e orner of etros and err t.

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

The Mena First United Methodist r id ill eet.

•6:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous Meeting, 812 Hwy 71 S., Mena.

•6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – The Southside Church of God arriors for rist ill eet.

•6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – Regeneration Youth Ministries “Regenerating this Generation at ena r of od H ast. inder arten •6:15 p.m. – Discovery Kids r t rade ollide o t inistr t r t rades and d lt i le t d at allas en e a tist r .

•7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meetin at t e l a ross fro o in lo , H , ., ena.

4606 or 479-243-0297.

•7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Inquiry classes into t e at oli ait e ins in t e aris Hall of t. nes at oli r at t St. There is no cost or obligation and anyone interested is in ited to attend. all or for ore infor ation.

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•7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at t e l a ross fro o in lo , H , ., ena. or 479-243-0297.

Friday, 7/1 •8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Road tests are given at the Morrow Street Housing Authority o nit Roo nless t e roads are et.

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

• p.m. The Lions Meetings are held in t e ions l Ho se on Hi a o t . p.m. p.m. Ouachita eaders riters group will meet at Mena Art Gallery, 607 Mena Street.

•6:30 p.m. - Vandervoort will hold their 127th 4th of July Celebration - Annual pie/ a e al and a e a tion. ollo ed prettiest woman and ugliest man contest. A dance will be held at 9:00 p.m.

•6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meeting at i es irst a tist r . nd 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 meeting at t e l a ross fro o in lo , H , ., ena. or 479-243-0297.

Saturday, 7/2 •7:00 a.m. - Vandervoort 127th 4th of July annual 5k Run/Walk registration at the picnic grounds. Registration for the 3-on-3 basketball tournament will begin at 8 a.m. for youth (grades 9 and under) & high school girls and o en. Hi s ool o s and en s re istration ill e in at a. . ost er erson or $40 per team. Parade line-up will start at 9 a.m. at the school, parade beginning at 10 a.m. Baby crawl contest, cutest baby contest, kids games, and more will follow the parade. il iss ister ander oort ro nin will begin at 6 p.m. A dance will begin at 8:30 . . ire or s dis la ill start at . .

•7:00 a.m. - Until Sold Out - Polk County Farmer s Market at the Mena Depot. Meet local farmers and provide your family with fruit, veggies, baked goods, and more. p.m. There will be an M.S. . . Support Group eetin in Roo at R .

•1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Reception for Sam and arbara Tobias Member Show at the Mena Art Gallery, 607 Mena Street.

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The Mena dvertising and Promotion Commission will host their 4th of July celebration at Aubrey Tapley Park with bouncy houses, cotton candy, and concessions. The band Harmony will perform at . . nn al ire or s dis la ill e in aro nd . .

•6:00 p.m. – Gospel Singing at the Little Ho e a tist r near ine Rid e it dinner following.

•6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American Le-

•VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL at ander oort irst a tist r , l t t , . re t grade. Supper will be served fro .

•VAN-COVE HIGH SCHOOL YE CLU EUN ON will be Satrda , l , at t e ossatot Ri er ool, H . o t of o e, a. . to 2 p.m. Please come out and reminisce with us.

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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 19, 2016 Report was taken of items missing from a rented apartment in Mena. Case is pending.

June 20, 2016 David Vespie, 27, of Mena was charged with public intoxication and speeding.

A 15-year-old Mena youth was charged with theft of property (shoplifting) after an investigation and review of surveillance tapes from a local retail store. Case has been forwarded to juvenile authorities.

June 21, 2016 Bobby R. May, 27, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding warrant. He was also charged with possession of a prohibited weapon (metal knuckles).

William R. Pate, 44, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding warrant from Montgomery County for failure to appear. Montgomery County authorities traveled to Mena to transport him to Mt. Ida. ffi ers res onded to a er al alter ation at a local motel. One party left the scene and no ar es ere filed.

Employees at a local convenience store reported a gas skip. Case is pending.

June 22, 2016 Mikel Edward Thunder Thomas, 27, of Mena was charged with commercial burglary and theft from a building (felony charges) after an investigation into the incident.

Report was made of a verbal altercation and “name calling� in a local neighborhood. No arrests were made.

June 23, 2016 David Sage, 20, of Mena was charged with eein in a e i le, o str tin o ern ental operations, having no vehicle tags and having no vehicle insurance.

June 24, 2016 ffi ers ere alled to a lo al residen e where two adult brothers were having a verbal altercation. The residence belongs to their mother. She asked that they both leave the area. o ar es ere filed.

June 25, 2016 Richard Rice, 20, of Mena was charged with underage DUI and running a stop sign. Also charged in the incident with obstructing governmental operations was Derrick P. Lester, 41, also of Mena.

Zackery Benson, 23, of Mena was charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, obstructing governmental operations, and third degree escape. Also charged in the incident with public intoxication was Michael Webb, 30, also of Mena.

Jamie Lee May, 34, of Mena was arrested and charged with theft of property (shoplifting) after a call to a local retail store.

Report was made of a gas skip in the amount

of $47.00 at a local convenience store. Case is pending.

A Mena woman reported the theft of a weed eater from a trailer she uses for a lawn care business. Case is pending.

A local man reported the theft of prescription medication from his residence. Case is pending further investigation.

Polk County Sheriff s epartment June 20, 2016 Report of a physical disturbance on Polk 191 near Ink led to the arrest of Michael R. Sandquist, 57, of Mena, on a Charge of Domestic Battery 3rd Degree.

June 21, 2016 Report of a domestic disturbance on Highway 8 West near the Rocky community. Complainant refused to press charges.

Report of a disturbance on Polk 282 near Hatfield. s e t left efore de t arri ed. nformation has been provided to the Prosecuting ttorne s ffi e for f rt er onsideration.

Arrested was James M. Wright, 36, of Mena, on two Warrants for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

June 22, 2016 Arrested was Stephen C. Willis, 34, of Mena, on a Charge of Probation Violation and a Montgomery County Warrant.

Report from complainant on Highway 71 South in Cove of the theft of tools and cash, totaling losses at $250.00. Investigation continues.

Arrested was Zeke W. Jones, 23, of Mena, on a Body Attachment Warrant.

June 23, 2016 Report from complainant on Polk 42 near the Potter community of someone attempting to break into a residence. Investigation continues.

Report from complainant on Polk 414 near Hatfield of andalis to a arden and a trailer, totaling losses at $200.00.

Arrested was Isaiah Threadgill, Jr., 51, of Dardanelle, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

Report from complainant on Polk 169 in the Potter community of being harassed by an acquaintance. Information has been provided to t e rose tin ttorne s ffi e for f rt er onsideration.

Report from complainant on Polk 282 near Hatfield of t e rea in and t eft of res ri tion medication, all valued at $555.00. Investigation continues.

Report from complainant on Polk 151 near Hatfield of ein assa lted an a aintan e.

Complainant refused to press charges.

June 24, 2016 Report of an ATV accident on Polk 164 near the Rocky community.

Report of a disturbance at a business in Cove led to Citations for Disorderly Conduct being issued to Maurice Monasco, Jr., 44, Michael W. Thomas, 35, and Jessica A. Simmons, 31, all of Cove.

Arrested was Barbara Davis, 63, of Mena, on Charges of three counts of Delivery of a Schedule I/II Controlled Substance not Meth or Cocaine, three counts of Delivery of a Schedule IV/V Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and two counts of Use of a Communication Device.

June 25, 2016 Arrested was Hannah L. White, 33, of Mena, on Charges of Fleeing, Resisting Arrest, Pos-

session of Drug Paraphernalia, two Warrants for Failure to Appear and three Warrants for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

Report from complainant on Polk 151 near Hatfield of t e t eft of a allet and a redit ard.

Information has been provided to the Prosecutin ttorne s ffi e for f rt er onsideration.

Arrested was Daniel J. Vela, 47, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

June 26, 2016 Report from complainant on Polk 76 near Mena of being harassed by an unknown individual. Investigation continues.

Report from a Mena man of problems with his 15-year-old daughter.

Report from complainant on Polk 71 near the Yocana community of unauthorized persons on their property. Investigation continues.

Arrested was Evan P. Miller, 19, of Mena,

on Charges of Fleeing, Faulty Equipment, No License Plate, No Liability Insurance, Driving it a s ended ri er s i ense, str tin Governmental Operations, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of a Schedule VI Controlled Substance and Warrants for Failure to Appear and Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

Report from complainant on Highway 270 in the Acorn community of suspicious persons on their property.

Report of a disturbance on Polk 13 near Wickes. One of the parties left the residence.

Request of a welfare check near Lake Wilhelmina. ol o nt eriff s ffi e or ed one e icle accident this week.

Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 24 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.

Call 479-216-5204.

6/29 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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Yard Sale – Saturday, July 2nd, 8:00 -? Rain cancels – Hwy 71 N., turn left at Hill Crest onto Polk 76 W, go ½ mile, on left.

6/29 Mature local lady offering professional cleaning services for o e and sinesses. all or te t for a oint ent. atas a Adams 832-506-9520.

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Housecleaning and more. Call Winnie Cotter at 2343418.

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OOKS n STUF 704 Mena Street, Mena, Arkansas. We have all kinds of books and a great selection. Come see.

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Harris Fence locally owned serving Mena & surrounding areas chain link, privacy and vinyl no job too small, reairs all o er ears e .

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Truck river eeded lat ed e weekends. 479-243-4524.

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Responsible local lady offering care giver services for elderly and or disa led ersons. all or te t atas a .

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For Sale et of olf l 216-0526.

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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 professionals. 479-234-2699.

6/29 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. Come join our Team.

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Large Multi Family INSIDE Sale at Polk County Fairgrounds Commercial Building on Friday, July 1st, 7 a.m.

– 7 p.m. Kids clothes for all ages, adult clothes, plus size clothes, shoes, housewares, home décor, patio furniture, indoor furniture, bikes and scooters, toys, power tools, garden items, books, dog houses, and MUCH, MUCH MORE. Come shop in the comfort of air conditioning.

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will be closed Monday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. EARLY ADVERTISING DEADLINE:

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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THE POLK COUNTY PULSE

June 29, 2016

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