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Queen is Now Hiring

Spring has Sprung!

BY LEANN DILBECK A job fair is scheduled this Saturday, March 28, for part-time job openings at Queen Wilhelmina State Park Lodge that is expected to reopen in early summer.

Progress on the renovation is “advancing quickly,” as Arkansas State Parks Director Greg Butts told The Pulse. The lodge wing is complete with only minor CONTINUED ON PAGE 3

Business Community Gathers for Annual Chamber Celebration

BY MELANIE BUCK There was record attendance during last Tuesday night’s annual Mena/Polk County Chamber Banquet as the county’s business sector gathered to celebrate together in the Ouachita Center at Rich Mountain Community College. The evening began with a silent auction and ‘Heads or Tails’ game. While the crowd was catered by Paisano’s Italian from Scratch restaurant Hunter’s Auction Service presented a live auction.

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RMCC to Host Mock ‘Shark Tank’ Competition

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Mother Nature has officially declared that spring has sprung as some of the season’s earliest arrivals are in full bloom around the county. Many of the county’s public parks were bustling with activity Monday as all area public school students are enjoying the much anticipated Spring Break.

(MENA, Ark.) Rich Mountain Community College (RMCC) has been awarded another “Operation Jumpstart- First Step” (OJS) grant. This program is funded in part by the U.S. Department of Agriculture with the support of the Arkansas Women’s Business Center, a Project of Winrock International and the U.S. Small CONTINUED ON PAGE 7

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Southwest EMS Endows Scholarship

[MENA, Ark.] Through the generosity of Robby and Sherri Hines, the Southwest EMS Endowment Scholarship Fund was established through the Rich Mountain Community College Foundation.

Both Robby and Sherri are graduates of the EMT program at Rich Mountain Community College and started the SWEMS Ambulance Service years ago. Southwest EMS is a locally owned ambulance service that serves the residents of Crawford County, Alma, Scott County, Montgomery County, Polk County, and Sevier County with ALS Ambulance Care.

The Hines’ are firm believers in education and passionate about providing exceptional patient care. Through the endowment, they have established scholarships to assist students in Polk, Scott, and Montgomery counties who aspire to have a career in the health care field as an EMT, CNA, or LPN and are passionate about providing a high level of quality care to patients. The recipients of the Southwest EMS Endowment Scholarships for the spring 2015 semester are: Brittany Dulany, Janet Marcentel, and Debra Drye.

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punch list items remaining, said Butts, citing that the lodge room furnishings are arriving this week. The park administrative offices and the highly anticipated 2nd floor conference room are also complete, with the exception of minor punch list items.

The extensive renovation of the kitchen and restaurant areas are progressing very well and are expected to be completed within the next few weeks. The new kitchen equipment installation is actually scheduled to commence mid-April.

The crown jewel to the local tourism industry is an integral part of the local economy and many are grateful to see new job opportunities accompanying the reopening. Part-time job openings to be filled will include front desk clerks, cooks, wait staff, housekeepers, and maintenance staff. Benefits include training, competitive pay, and a professional work atmosphere. Human Resources Director David Flake reiterated the department’s commitment to maintaining its tradition, “The Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism is seeking dependable, hard-working, customer conscious individuals dedicated to making Queen Wilhelmina State Park a premier destination in the region.” The job fair will be held from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Rich Mountain Community College and Flake encourages those interested to take the opportunity to come. “Meet the park management team to discuss your skills and how you can become a part of this state park’s legacy.”

Staff will be on hand to assist applicants fill out applications and will also hold screening interviews that day. Participants may complete a state application in advance online at www.arstatejobs.com and print a copy to bring to the job fair, or visit the local Workforce Services Office to fill out an application there and have it printed to bring to the event.

Queen Wilhelmina State Park is on Ark. 88 (the Talimena Scenic Drive) 13 miles west of Mena. It is one of the 52 state parks administered by the State Parks Division of the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism.

For additional information, contact: David Flake, Human Resources director, Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism, 1 Capitol Mall, Little Rock, AR 72201.

Phone: 501-682-6888.

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Curiosity of Nanotechnology Leads Local Man to RMCC

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BY MELANIE BUCK Jonathan Fosdick, a sophomore at Rich Mountain Community College, has been experimenting with nanomaterials for a quite a few years now, being completely fascinated and amazed by the concept of building new, amazing materials on the atomic level and nanometer scale. Nanomaterials are ultra-energy efficient, and use very little resources to produce, and it takes only a small amount of these nanomaterials to do some incredible things. The benefits of nanotechnology are far-reaching.

Fosdick says he’s been playing with nanomaterials since long before he began attending RMCC. “It’s my own project that I’ve been researching for years, even before I started taking classes. That’s what encouraged me to go back to college,” said Fosdick. He added, “Basically, it’s a brand new technology. It has applications in the medical field, it’s environmental, and I just see all the benefits and I want to be a part of the research that’s going on.

Nanotechnology is best described as “great things out of small things.” Nanotechnology is the preparation, control, and use of matter on the atomic scale. In other words, making structures and devices that can be measured in nanometers (one billionth of a meter). These tiny building blocks can be assembled together in new ways to do some rather remarkable things. Nanomaterials, built at the nanoscale, have shown tremendous progress and application in many fields including medicine, industry, The Annual Board Camp Rural electronics, and aviation, just to mention a few, and it is just the beginning of what this next revolution in technology Volunteer Fire Department will bring.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST Recently, Fosdick has been making what are known as “quantum dots,” of various origin and types. Quantum dots will be conducted at the fire house are minute, two-dimensional semiconducting crystals, which are useful for improving solar cells, making LEDs, superon Saturday, March 28, 2015 capacitor batteries, energy-efficient flat-screen TVs and displays, and fuel cells. They also have amazing benefits for from 7am to 11am. biotechnology, and even for medical applications such as drug delivery, targeted chemotherapy, and NMR imaging.

Pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, Graphene, made from only one type of element carbon in one atomic layer thick, has been proven useful for its coffee and orange juice will be served. remarkable properties. It makes plastics stronger and lighter. A sheet of graphene can remove salt from seawater when small pores There will be no charge for the breakfast, are made in it. When used in batteries, graphene boosts the time it takes to charge a lithium-ion battery and delivers more power, but the “donation boot” will be out. All longer. Graphene is able to convert the entire spectrum of light into electricity, which makes it promising for new energy-efficient Board Camp residents and others are solar cells. Graphene has the potential to make flexible transparent devices. The list goes on. No other material in the world includes invited to attend. Remember the date: all of these properties, which makes it truly unique. Last year, graphene was dubbed as the “wonder material of the 21st century” by Saturday, March 28, 2015 the American Chemical Society, the world’s largest scientific community. from 7am to 11am.

Fosdick has been exploring some new ways to produce quantum dots out of other chemicals too. “I work on making these materials and try making new methods,” explained Fosdick. One example is using citric acid, the acid commonly found in oranges and lemons. The green graphene quantum dots are the results of heating with citric acid.

He has also been working on making nanoparticles using gold-based compounds.

Gold nanoparticles are sub-microscopic crystals of gold. They have been shown useful for treating various forms of cancer, by entering tumor cells, and when the tissue is exposed to mild near IR-light, they destroy cancerous cells while leaving healthy cells unaffected. Early studies have shown it safely eradicates tumors and is currently unOctober 31, 1957 – January 30, 2015 dergoing stage one clinical trials.

Fosdick is also working on a new method that involves using a simple and readily Wayne came back to Mena, May of 2014, suffering from stage 4 available hydrocarbon as a precursor, forming graphite quantum dots directly in a wacancer. We want to thank a special group of Angels in Mena that we ter-based solution as an alternative environment-friendly method. couldn’t have make it without. These Angels made Wayne’s last As far as his future goes, Fosdick is seeking an Associate of Arts at RMCC with an months as pleasant as they could be: Mr. and Mrs. Darrell eventual major in Chemistry that he hopes to finish at the University of Arkansas. Beyond that, he says, “I hope to better the world through any effort or innovations I may Titsworth, Mark Lyle, all of the staff at Ouachita Regional have to make the world a cleaner and safer place to bring tomorrow closer to today.”

Hospice, his friends at Holiday Motel, Mike, Billy, Junior, Junior

Hubert W. Barnes

We would like to thank our friends, neighbors and family, who helped us during Carl’s last days, we give a special thanks to pastor Todd Webb, also Garland Owens and Debbie Fairless for their music. We also thank Dr. Buschman and the ICU nurses who let our family be with him until the end.

Also, we thank the Bowser Funeral Home.

The Carl Fairless Family Sue, Floyd, Bub, Carla, Tony and Reta

and Russell, Mathew and Elaine, Mary and the late Ted Friend, Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.

Also we would like to thank everyone for all of the love and prayers.

We will always be grateful to all of you.

God bless you always, The family of Wayne Barnes

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In Honor of Doctor’s Day‌Mena Regional Health System recognizes the medical staff serving this region!

Jimmy Barrow, M.D. Family Medicine 479-437-3449

Ronald W. Beckel Jr., M.D. Pediatrics 479-394-7301

Terrell Bishop, M.D. Psychiatry 479-394-7400

Richard Eccles, M.D. Internal Medicine/Pediatrics 479-394-1414

John H. Finck, M.D. Family Practice 479-394-4703

Steve Forrest, M.D. Family Medicine 479-394-3887

Carl Leding, M.D. Cardiology 1-800-264-5722

Richard M. Lochala, M.D. Family Practice 479-394-7301

Kent A. Schnetzler, M.D. Orthopedic Surgery 479-394-1414

Lonnie H. Sessler, M.D. Family Practice 479-437-3449

Thomas Wallace, M.D. Ophthalmology 1-800-794-5600

Stephen Luker, D.O. Family Medicine 479-394-1414

Bradley Short, D.O. Physical Medicine/Rehabilitation 479-243-2303

Sherilyn Webb, M.D. Family Medicine 479-394-3887

Eric Bowen, M.D. Cardiology 877-625-3403

Patrick Fox, M.D. Family Practice 479-437-3300

Robert J. Manis, M.D. Family Practice/Retired 479-394-3887

Humberto Sosa, M.D. Cardiology 479-394-6100

Jonathan Welsh, M.D. Radiology 479-394-6100

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David Brown, M.D. Family Practice/Geriatric 479-394-3718

Rafael Gomez, M.D. Emergency Medicine 479-394-6100

John D. Mesko, M.D. OB/GYN 479-394-4595

Thomas Sullivan, M.D. General/Colorectal Surgery 479-394-1414

Robert Williams, M.D. Family Practice 479-243-9024

Paul Buschman, M.D. Hospitalist 479-394-6100

Alissa Grant, M.D. Pediatrics 479-437-3449

Marshall Newcity, M.D. Emergency Department 479-394-6100

John Sweat, M.D. Emergency Medicine 479-394-6100

Victor Castro, M.D. Cardiology 501-625-3400

Fred Divers, M.D. Oncology 1-800-952-1248

David Henderson, M.D. Hospitalist 479-394-6100

Jeffrey Holt, M.D. Ophthalmology 877-625-3403

Carlos B. Rocha, M.D. OB/GYN 479-394-2534

Gregory St. John, M.D. Cardiology 877-625-3403

Jeffrey Tauth, M.D. Cardiology 877-625-3403

Jerry R. Troy, M.D. Emergency Medicine 479-394-6100

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Register Now for 2nd Annual MAPP Pageant

BY MELANIE BUCK

Amber Brewer has announced the second annual Melanoma Awareness & Prevention Program Pageant (M.A.P.P.) will be held Saturday, April 4, at The Crossing Center in Mena. The pageant benefits Relay for Life’s Glow Worms team and all proceeds will be used to find a cure for all cancers.

Amber Brewer was diagnosed with Melanoma at age twenty-two. She said it was shocking and scary, but Amber was always at peace with it. She said she knew everything would work out as God had planned because she knew he had plans for her that she didn’t even know about yet.

The Melanoma Awareness and Prevention program was created by Amber after thinking of the best way to spread the word about Melanoma to raise people’s awareness and hopefully prevent what Amber has gone through. M.A.P.P is presented anywhere from school classrooms to community clubs/organizations.

Amber has used her experience with her Melanoma diagnosis to go out and make others aware of the dangers of using tanning beds; how to properly take precautions while out in the sun to protect their skin and hopefully avoid skin cancer; show people it’s okay to be fair skinned because that is how God made them; and educate people on their skin type so they know how vulnerable they are to the sun’s rays. She encourages everyone to “choose to own their skin’s natural glow.”

The 2015 Queens and King will join Amber for public appearances promoting M.A.P.P., parades, and pageant coaching during their year of reign. Age divisions are: Tiny Miss, 0-2 years old; Little Miss, 3-5 years old; Petite Miss, 6-9 years old; Junior Miss, 10-12 years old; Teen Miss, 13-15 years old; Miss, 16-21 years old; and Ms., any age married, divorced, or has kids. There will also be a Little Mister division for boys 0-5 years old. Prizes include crown, ribbon sash, and prize bags.

The entry fee for the pageant is $35 and contestants will compete only in Beauty.

The deadline to enter is March 31. Registration the day of the pageant is at 12 p.m. with the pageant following at 2 p.m. For more information, call 479-243-5083. Amber will hold a sign up night on March 31, at The Fair Lady, 609 Mena Street, from 5 pm to 7 pm. Forms can be picked up there anytime.

Amber is currently Miss Polk County International 2015 and will compete on April 19, for Miss Arkansas International. If she wins, Amber said, “I will have a huge platform to be able to take the Melanoma Awareness and Prevention Program statewide.”

The family of Edward Wilson wishes to thank the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home staff who took such good card of Edward and his family. The Wickes Nazarene Church who has always been there when our family needed them.

Thanks for the prayers, the flowers, and the food.

And thanks to everyone who came and those who wanted to, but couldn’t come.

Chamber Welcomes Lakeside Metal Fab

Mena/Polk County Chamber of Commerce welcomed Lakeside Metal Fab into the Cham-

ber membership, Thursday, March 19, with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Lakeside Metal Fab is located at 2610 Hwy. 88 East in Mena and is owned by Johnny Herring.

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Shark Tank

Chamber Welcomes Main Street Shoppe The Main Street Shoppe was welcomed into the Mena/Polk County Chamber of Commerce membership with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, March 19. Main Street Shoppe is located at 821 Main Street in Mena and is owned by Tate and Kaela Mendoza and Tracy Hensley.

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Maureen C. Keese, RMCC Director of Lifelong Learning said, “We are extremely fortunate to have once again been included as a host school.”

RMCC was able to offer this course in the Fall of 2013. OJS is one of America’s leading entrepreneurial training programs today. The course is a practical, hands-on, microenterprise development program designed to help entrepreneurs test the feasibility of their business ideas and plan to launch new ventures. OJS contributes to building and sustaining strong, vibrant communities and economies.

Operation Jumpstart familiarizes students with concept development, market research, market analysis, financial projections, case studies and network opportunities.

“I am hoping that each of you, will once again, participate in the delivery of the RMCCOJS experience. As a judge in the culminating Shark Tank Competition, as a subject matter expert, or business person with a wealth of experience to share with budding entrepreneurs, your participation is invaluable,” Keese said. This six-week course meets on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in room 325 at RMCC from 5:30-8:30 p.m., beginning on March 31st and ending on May 7th.

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#1694 ENJOY THE WARM SPRING EVENINGS RELAXING on the porch of this large mobile home with 2 custom built additions. 4 private acres m/l, completely fenced. Easy drive to Hot Springs & Mt. Ida. Features include 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, with 2-person shower, handicap accessible, welcoming living room, comfortable den with handcrafted wood work, graceful dining room with gas fireplace, open kitchen, appliances included, breakfast area. Back up generator. Large 30x30 shop with electric., 10x12 storage. Great landscaping including: peach, pear, magnolia trees, and muscadines. $85,000

#1705 ~ SIT ON THE Screened in PORCH and enjoy the 10 acres surrounding this 3 bedroom home . Has a welcoming living room/dining combination with hardwood floors, sunny kitchen with custom cabinets, appliances included and laundry. There are lots of great outdoor places with several outbuildings, including 24x32 garage, 20x20 shop with electricity and a 9x11 shop + chicken coop. Fenced & cross fenced for a horse or two and much more! $95,000

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Oversized living room. Kitchen has antique china cabinet with glass doors There is a nice fenced back yard and garage.Vinyl siding makes it neat. $23,500

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DAR and Local History Teacher Receive State Awards

Bearcats Leave Tracks at Ashdown Relay

BY MELANIE BUCK

[PICTURED LEFT FROM L-R]: Principal White, Cossatot High School; ASDAR State Historian, Allison Holland; Reggie Fryar, History Teacher of the Year; Sandy Fryar; ASDAR State Regent, Mary Dere; Chapter Regent, Dotty Kinnon.

Arkansas Game & Fish Commission Wildlife Field Biologist Jason Mitchell spoke to a group of around twenty on Wednesday, March 18, in the Cove Community Room. Biologist Mitchell described the habits and motives of the Arkansas black bear and how to reduce bear/human conflicts. He related some of his most memorable experiences in the field while tagging, radio collaring, and collecting data on the black bear. A power point presentation and an exhibit of various tools, including darts and a rifle used to immobilize the bear, rounded out the entertaining and informative event.

Residents of Polk County are invited to Cove Branch Library’s April 15th event, at 4 p.m. when Geologist Sandra Chandler will present “Arkansas Rocks and Minerals.”

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Mena High School Track and Field traveled to Ashdown last Thursday to compete in the Ashdown Panther/Domtar Relays where as a team, the high school girls took 4th and the boys took 6th. Head track coach Aaron Pennington, and athletic director Tim Harper said that the girls and boys both did very well and they were pleased with the performance of their athletes.

The following shows individual placing that helped to bring total team points up to place 4th and 6th in the team division.

Zach Jewell placed 2nd in 100m dash, 1st in 200m dash, 2nd in long jump, and 3rd in triple jump.

Clint Buck placed 8th in 1600m, 6th in 3200m, and 8th in pole vault. Anthony Kennedy placed 6th in 800m, 7th in 1600m. The boys’ 4x800m relay team took 8th place.

In the girls division, Marley Jones placed 5th in 200m dash and 3rd in 400m dash. Jacquelyn Johnson placed 4th in 400m dash. Abbie Smith placed 1st in 800m, 2nd in 1600m, and 3rd in 3200m.

Taylor Harper placed 7th in 800m. Macey Baucum placed 6th in 300m hurdles. The girls’ 4x100m relay team took 3rd place, the 4x400m relay team took 4th place, and the 4x800 relay team took 4th.

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James K. Polk Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution hosted guest speaker Bonnie Lyda at their monthly meeting on March 18. Lyda gave the history of military background in her family, going back several generations. Lyda has traced her family military history back to her great (times 6) grandfather, Samuel Campbell Clegg, who fought in the American Revolution and died being hung as a ‘tory’ in 1779.

Other happenings in the meeting included Kathy Hagler being inducted as the 1st Vice Regent for the chapter and the Chapter receiving awards from the Arkansas State DAR. Those awards received were for the Chapter’s work in the Celebrate America Project and also a Chapter Achievement, Level 1 for Outstanding Accomplishments.

On March 19-21, Regent Dotty Kinnon, First Vice Regent Kathy Hagler, and Secretary Era Looney, from the James K. Polk Chapter, DAR, attended the Arkansas Society Daughters of the American Revolution State Conference in Little Rock. The conference consisted of workshops, guest speakers, and special recognition for local teacher, Reggie Fryar.

The first speaker was doctor and author, Sam Taggart, with “Two Steps Forward, One Step Back,” a history of medicine in Arkansas.

Part of his lecture included the importance of women in Arkansas medicine. The second speaker was, author, actress, play-write, and doctor, Dr. Nancy Hendricks, who presented a program in character, on Senator Hattie Caraway, who was first woman to be elected to the U.S. Senate; and she was from Arkansas. The final speaker was Cliff Hudson, a retired Marine Sargent and member of the Arkansas Freedom Fund, who spoke of his battle experiences and the importance of the Arkansas Freedom Fund.

Fryar was awarded the DAR History Teacher of the Year Award. He was one of only five finalists for the honorable award. During his comments after the presentation, Fryar described some of his teaching techniques, spoke of the teachers who influenced him, and thanked his wife and family for their support.

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Hatfield EHC Honors Three Charter Members

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SUBMITTED BY RUBY MURPHY The Hatfield Extension Homemaker Club is one of five clubs located in Polk County. Hatfield Extension Homemaker Club members recently honored three of their charter members, Betty Varner, Lois Curl Deramus, and June Fudge, who helped with the organization of the club in October of 1982. Betty, Lois, and June are still members of the now existing club, which meets at Hatfield City Hall the second Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m.

Extension Homemaker clubs were started in the late 1800s and included activities that were developed by men, women, and children to provide learning experiences in all levels of home and family living. The purpose of the early clubs was built around the need of providing food, clothing, and shelter during the early American war years for soldiers and for women and children left alone in those times.

Over the years, many educational programs regarding home needs and agricultural needs continued to grow. The term ‘Victory Garden’ became a prevalent word familiar to us today.

Victory gardens were vegetable, fruit, and herb gardens that were planted at private residences and public parks during World War I and World War II. They were used along with ration stamps to reduce pressure on the public food supply. Besides indirectly aiding the war effort, these gardens were also considered a civil “morale booster” in that gardeners could feel empowered by their contribution of labor and rewarded by the produce grown. This made victory gardens a part of daily life on the home front.

The Hatfield Extension Homemaker Club provides educational programs in sewing skills, cooking skills, quilting, canning, child care, gardening, home living skills, crafts and art skills, crocheting and knitting techniques, volunteering for worthy causes, and any other program that involves home and family living skills.

One of the planned projects of the Polk County Extension Homemaker is to build a safe sidewalk around the educational building at the Polk County Fairgrounds. The Happiness Extension Homemaker Club members provide help for other needed causes. If you are Yes, real Sunday School where interested in joining, you will truly be welcomed. For information regarding joining the Hatfield Extension Homemaker Club, call Ruby Murphy at 479-216-1947. kids and adults are learning Each Extension Homemaker club works under the auspices of The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture and the local Polk County Extension office. The Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service offers its program to all eligible person regardless of race, the Scriptures. Visit us at national origin, religion, gender, age, Bible Believers Baptist Church, color, disability, marital status, or any other legally call for a ride protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Mena Resident Discovers Orchid Named After Her

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BY MELANIE BUCK Mena resident Meda Ballard got a big surprise when she decided to ‘Google’ her name online about a month ago, just out of curiosity.

Little did she know that an orchid shared her name.

Ballard, a former resident of Arlington, Texas, could only think of one person who would name an orchid after her, Ken Avant. Ken is the son of Ballard’s late friend, Betty. “Ken and I both loved orchids and we used to go to shows together and to the Fort Worth Orchid Society,” recalls Ballard. She explained that she was friends with both of Betty’s boys, Ken and Mark, but that she and Ken shared a love for orchids and both grew many of them. “He had a huge greenhouse with something like a baby incubator and was cutting and crossing many of the orchids. Ken was good at making hybridized orchids. He wrote papers and articles on orchids also.”

Having lost touch with Ken over the years, Ballard contacted Mark when she found the orchid online. “When I found the one with my name, I called Mark and asked if he knew anything about it.”

Mark told Ballard that Ken often named his creations after people he considered special. It was in the late 1970’s that he created the orchid and had Ballard not gotten curious, she may never have known that he honored her in such a way.

The ‘Paphiopedilum Meda Ballard’ is described by Carter and Holmes Orchids as the, “perfect blend of complex and sequential breeding. Chartreuse green and soft yellow blooms with white dorsal halos will appear on plants with dark glossy foliage.” Ballard said they are a ‘lady slipper’ type orchid with a little white halo and she plans to order as soon as possible. Ballard now spends her days making ‘reborn baby’ dolls but will always have a passion for orchids. “It was a happy surprise. I am honored,” smiled Ballard.

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Memories will be forever present of our precious dad who was laid to rest in the arms of God to live again.

He will be missed very much. The words “thank you” hardly seem enough, but they’re coming from our hearts, hearts uplifted by the kindness we received. Thank you to our friends and family who called, prayed, brought food, stopped by to say a comforting word, and were with us through the final years of Clifford Deramus, our precious dad and papaw’s life. A special thank you to Beasley-Wood Funeral Home for their compassionate and caring, professionalism, nurses, aide and staff of Peachtree, Bro. Roger Bishop for praying with the family during his final days and his ministry at the service, Bro. Dennis Philpot for his caring spirit and speaking at the service, Sue Egger for providing the music he so loved, Iona Deramus for her daily calls, Arvin Egger and Lee and Ethel Fountain for their frequent visits, Western AR Home Care and Ouachita Regional Hospice for their care, to the ladies of the Cherry Hill Methodist Church and Acorn Baptist Church for providing the family meal.

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Sandra Ann NigroGage, age 75, of Mena, Arkansas, died Thursday, March 19, 2015 at the Ranchwood Nursing Center in Yukon, Oklahoma. She was born on Thursday, October 19, 1939 to John Dixson and Evelyn Marie LaPatra Hovanus in Rochester, New York.

Sandra was a woman of many loving attributes by which she lived her life. She was a Godly woman and lived her life in such a way that her family always had a wonderful example of how to love life. Sandra was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many positions over the years. She enjoyed making people laugh and she had a great sense of humor and loved to tell stories. Sandra was a wonderful cook, and made many different dishes that her family loved; with everyone having their own favorites. She worked as Holly Harshman Elementary Cafeteria Manager from 1984 to 1999 with 21 years of service. Sandra enjoyed quilting, knitting, crocheting and reading. Sandra was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend, and will be missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Robert Nigro; and one grandson, Lucus O’Roake.

Sandra is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Vildan Nigro of Clermont, Florida; two daughters and son-in-law, Doreen O’Roake of Tuttle, Oklahoma and Carrie and Edward Peikert of Tuttle, Oklahoma; seven grandchildren, Elizabeth Peikert of Tuttle, Oklahoma, Katie Peikert of Tuttle, Oklahoma, Courtney Nigro of Atlanta, Georgia, Alara Nigro and Ilayda Nigro of Clermont, Florida, Amber O’Roake of Yukon, Oklahoma, Steven O’Roake of Denver, Colorado; and great-granddaughter, Savanah O’Roake, of Denver, Colorado; special daughter of the heart, Tamara Dunn of Rogers, Arkansas and her children, Shelby Benefield and Aiden Dunn of Rogers, Arkansas; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were Monday, March 23, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with President Bob Ferrell officiating. Interment followed in the Six Mile Cemetery under the direction of Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena. Visitation was general at the Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena.

Pallbearers were Richard Nigro, Edward Peikert, David Thomas, George Davis, Ricky Davis, and Mick Nelson.

Honorary Pallbearers were George Davis and Raymond Witham.

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Steven James Green Steven James Green, age 76, of Mena passed away Sunday, March 22, 2015 in his home in

Board Camp.

He was born on April 25, 1938 to the late James Green and Eleanor Hayward Green in Lowell, Michigan. He was married to Carol Bender Green on September 17, 1972 and was happily married for the last 43 years. Steven and Carol have resided in Board Camp, a home of love and care, for 27 years. As a young man Steven was a carryout boy at Alto Grocery in Alto, Michigan. On July 13, 1956 he joined the United States Air Force where he learned Radar and Communications and was later stationed in Japan. Mr. Green was later honorably discharged in 1962. Following his enlistment in the military, he worked for North American Aviation for a period of 3 years. Soon following, Mr. Green worked for General Electric/Honeywell for 27 years as an Electronic Technician and Multi-System Card Reader. Mr. Green greatly enjoyed motorcycles, guns, hunting, camping, computers, and reading. He also enjoyed taking care of the 20 acres that he considered God had blessed him with to watch over.

He is survived by wife, Carol Green of Board Camp, Arkansas; son, Scott Allan Green of California; daughter, Kitti Green Taylor of Mississippi; grandchildren, Kiera, Christian and Maddyson; sisters, Lila Lee Green Grummet and her deceased husband Robert of Alto, Michigan, Linda Lou Green Hawk and husband Dennis of Alto, Michigan; one great granddaughter; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and one son, Steve J. Green.

Mr. Green was sent for cremation under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. There will be a Family Memorial Service at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, send memorials to either Alto United Methodist Church, 11365 64th Street S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302, or to the Polk County Library.

Linda Beth Putman Doughty Linda Beth Putman Doughty, age 75, of Mena, Arkansas passed away Friday, March 20, 2015 in Mena.

She was born November 21, 1939 in Big Fork, Arkansas to the late Lester and Ester Bates Putman. She was married for 55 years to Bill Doughty. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, and crocheting for family and friends. She was a loving and kind wife, mother, grandmother,

great-grandmother, and friend to all who knew her. She will be dearly missed by all.

She is survived by husband, Bill Doughty of Mena; sons, David Doughty and wife Pam of Beaufort, South Carolina, Douglas Doughty of Mena, Dalton Doughty and wife Lisa of Mena; grandchildren, Alyssa Carter and husband, Jeff of Russellville, Arkansas, Morgan Doughty of Bentonville, Arkansas, William Doughty and wife Laura of Little Rock, Arkansas, Ryan Doughty of Mena, Arkansas, Nicole Fryar and husband Josh of Spokane Valley, Washington, Robby Tillman and wife Amber of Bentonville, Arkansas, Polly McBride of Columbia, South Carolina; great-grandchildren, J. C. Carter of Russellville, Arkansas, Ford Carter of Russellville, Arkansas, Turner Doughty of Little Rock, Arkansas, Hudson Fryar of Spokane Valley, Washington, Meredith Tillman of Bentonville, Arkansas; special friends, Alana Rotter of Helena, Montana, Debbie Alley of Hatfield, Arkansas.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and a sister, Alta Sue Putman.

Graveside service was Monday, March 23, 2015, 10:00 a.m. at Pine Ridge Cemetery with Brother Andy Kennedy officiating under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Little Hope Baptist Youth Fund, 2997 Southside Road, Oden Arkansas 71961.

Dale ponder Dale Ponder, age 79, of Mena passed away Friday, February 20,

2015 in Mena.

He was born February 19, 1936 in Norman, Arkansas to the late Alvin Ponder and the late Etta Jane Driggers Ponder. He married Janet (Jett) Petty in 1956. After their three children were born, Dale and Janet moved to Washington State where they resided for the next forty years, with the exception of a short stint back in Arkansas. While in Washington, Dale worked hard and eventually had his own underground cable construction company.

His wife Janet passed away in 2001. After much consideration Dale dissolved the business and decided to move back to Arkansas.

He later met and married Opal Zedlitz from Mena, Arkansas. They were able to travel to Washington State every summer until Dale’s health began to deteriorate finally disabling him completely.

Dale loved life and had a great sense of adventure. His family meant the world to him.

He loved people and if you weren’t smiling after an encounter with Dale, well, you just weren’t listening.

Dale is survived by wife, Opal Ponder of the home; son, Dennis Ponder and wife Ro-

setta of Longview, Washington; daughters, Tammy Epperson and husband Alan of Longview, Washington, Terri Magazine and husband Rick of Paradise, California; step-sons, Scott Zedlitz and Ricky Zedlitz of Tyler Texas; grandchildren, Kevin, Kristen, Bryan, Derrick, Jason, Justin, and Rachel; step-grandchild, Logan Zedlitz; several greatgrandchildren; brother, Jimmy Ponder and wife Iva of Norman, Arkansas; sister, Lucille Varnell of Norman, Arkansas; sister-in-law, Louise Ponder of Norman, Arkansas; numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Ray Ponder; sisters, Billie Jo Scott and Nelex “Sis” Ponder.

Memorial service will be Saturday, March 28, 2015, 10:00 a.m. at Polk County Housing Authority Community Room. Family and friends are welcome.

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Virgil A. Justice, Jr., age 87, of Mena, Arkansas passed away Sunday, March 15, 2015 in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

He was born July 17, 1927 in Wheat, Tennessee to the late Virgil A. Justice, Sr., and the late Mary Pickle. He was married to Mae Anderson Justice, Jr. Mr. Justice was a member of Christ Church since 1966. He was a truck driver by profession and enjoyed farming and fishing with family and friends. He was a loving and kind husband, father, father-in-law, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to all who knew him. He will be missed dearly by all.

He is survived by wife, Mae Justice of Mena, Arkansas; children, Deborah Parish of Knoxville, Tennessee, Willis Strickland and wife Carolyn of Mena, Arkansas, Rose Morales and husband Carlos of Corinth, Texas, Peggy Cunningham of Lone Tree, Colorado, Susan Wilson of Mena, Arkansas, Dawn Wessels and husband Brian of Iowa, Andy Justice and wife of Roby Missouri; brother, Bobby Justice and wife Gwynn of Lake City, Tennessee; sisters, Mary Ellen Justice, Willa Dean Justice; twenty grandchildren and twentyeight great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Ray Frank “Butch” Justice, sisters, Connie and Norma Jean Justice.

Funeral services were Thursday, March 19, 2015, 2:00 p.m. at Christ’s Church in Mountain Fork, with Brother Dino Weingarten officiating under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

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State to See Overhaul of Education for Job Skills

BY STATE SENATOR LARRY TEAGUE LITTLE ROCK – The Senate passed and the governor publicly endorsed legislation to overhaul the state’s system of vocational, technical and occupational education.

Legislative leaders have been working for at least two years on broad changes to how the state offers job training. Currently, students and people in established jobs navigate a mix of courses offered by state agencies, universities and two-year colleges, vocational schools, adult education centers and high schools.

Senate Bills 368 and 371 are two of the measures that accomplish the overhaul. After they were approved by the Senate the governor held a press conference in the state Capitol to endorse them and to announce that $15 million for new job training was available from funds at the Arkansas Economic Development Commission.

The business community also supports them and has been actively involved in their preparation.

Corporate executives have gone on record saying that Arkansas employers have good and wellpaying jobs available, but there is a lack of people with the jobs skills needed to fill them.

SB 368 creates a 13-member board on which all the major industries of Arkansas will be represented. They will determine which job skills are most in demand in the modern global economy, and they will coordinate course offerings among various government entities so that funding is spent as efficiently as possible.

SB 371 allows school districts to partner with local two-year colleges so that high school students can take concurrent courses in technical fields.

The bill clarifies that the school district can use its state funding for the concurrent courses and that they qualify as an alternative learning environment.

Essentially, the bill removes a potential obstacle to students’ taking the college courses by ensuring that schools don’t lose any state funding.

Another bill of importance to school districts is HB 1377 to allow school districts to be granted the same waivers from state regulations as any charter schools that draw students from the district. Even though they are public schools that receive state aid, charter schools don’t have to comply with all of the same rules as regular schools.

The House approved HB 1377 and it was then sent to the Senate Education Committee.

The governor signed Act 393, which allows school district personnel who have a concealed carry permit to bring a handgun to school facilities. This will help smaller schools that don’t have sufficient revenue to hire security officers The Senate passed SB 600 to create a two-year pilot project in which new applicants for welfare would be tested for illegal drug use. About 10 percent of all recipients will be tested in two years.

When the General Assembly convenes in regular session in 2017, legislators will have a year’s worth of data on the costs of testing all adults who apply for benefits. SB 600 will not affect minors, unless they are minors who are also parents of children receiving benefits. It was sent to the House Committee on Public Health, Welfare and Labor.

The Senate also passed SB 757 to set up a legal process for landowners to seek compensation when a government regulation causes the fair market value of their property to fall by 20 percent or more. After passing in the Senate, it was referred to the House Committee on City, County and Local Affairs.

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BY STAte REPRESENTATIVE NATE BELL House members are working very long hours this week as we try to wrap up the Regular Session by the end of next week.

The last few days of session are always extremely busy as we try to get final passage of important measures.

This week, I’ll be pushing hard for HB1662 which local business owners tell me will result in 20-25 new jobs at the Mena airport. HB1662 simply codifies and clarifies current state sales tax policies that are currently vague and confusing. The changes in the bill will allow our local businesses and others like them around the state to attract substantial additional work for their employees and provide a significant economic benefit to local communities and to the state.

I’m also pushing hard for election reforms that limit special elections. I’ve met stiff opposition from county clerks and large banking firms and it appears likely that my efforts will not be successful. I’m disappointed that those who seek low turnout elections as a means of maintaining their power on profits are winning and I intend to continue this fight after I leave office.

My HB1006 to enact the Compact for a Balanced Budget will be heard this week in Senate Committee.

If passed by 38 states it will place a balanced budget amendment in the US Constitution. I’m working hard on this bill and I’ll report to you next week on the results.

The regular session is currently on schedule to end next Thursday. I’m looking forward to spending more time at home and less time in Little Rock.

I appreciate your input on the bills we are hearing.

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Learning From Our Mistakes I must protest the article in this paper, and the picture showing men in women’s clothing. This is abomination and wickedness and mockery in our faces.

Such things will bring the judgment of God upon our city. Read Deut. 22:5 .

James Payton Mena, AR Letters to the Editor Policy - The Polk County Pulse reserves all rights to reject submissions. Anonymous letters are not permitted. All letters to the editor must be signed, include author’s town of residence, and be free of the threat of libel. Letters must be 300 words or less. We prefer they stay in the bounds of sensibility and good taste. We reserve the right to authenticate letters before publishing.

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BY MICHEAL REISIG Those people who know it all have a hard time learning from their mistakes. Those who are afraid of taking a chance or two and learning any of it are equally disappointing. Ultimately, we would learn more from our occasional blunders if we weren’t so occupied denying them.

Mistakes are the dues we pay for an interesting life. Boring people make less mistakes but they become proportionately more tedious with each failure to take a chance. I’d rather be interesting and have screwed up once or twice, and learned a thing or two. I love the expression by the Nobel Prize winner, Niels Bohr: “An expert is a person who has made all the mistakes that can be made in a very narrow field.” If you’re making a mistake here and there, it probably means you’re learning faster than the next person.

Most mistakes aren’t painless. It’s okay to forget the pain in the process of learning, but don’t forget what it taught you. Don’t live like Don Quixote, chasing windmills that you can’t control. Exercise your God-given gift of discretion, and fix only what can be fixed. Mistakes are sort of a magic thing – they have the power to turn you into something better than you were before. Some of the learning process comes through contact with other people – good and bad.

Try not to make yourself bitter from the particularly poignant mistakes. Buddha says: “Holding onto anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die.”

If you’re really an astute person you’ll learn from the mistakes of others. Let’s face it, you don’t have enough time to make them all yourself. Then comes the art of not duplicating – make the mistake once, move on. You can’t let your mistakes define you, but rather guide you. George Bernard Shaw said, “Success does not consist in never making mistakes, but in never making the same one twice.”

Bobbles and fumbles in life are not to be so feared – they are the great professors, the portals of discovery. So go out there and take some chances. Dance on the cusp of challenge, breathe in the rare air of chance. The result may not always be exactly what you want, but you will walk away with a broader spirit and a better mind than you initially brought to the table.

I have, without question, made my share of mistakes, but I have learned so much in the process, I’m thinking of making a few more.

I’ll leave you with a quote I really like, by the author, Roy H. Williams: “Follow a trail of bold mistakes, and at the end of it you will find a knowledgeable man.”

Huckabee Comments on Netanyahu Victory in Israel’s Election

BY MIKE HUCKABEE Huckabee: “The people have spoken and it is time for the U.S. government to stand with Israel once again.”

Little Rock, Ark. - Former Arkansas Governor and 2008 Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee issued the following statement in response to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s outcome in Israel’s election: “Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coming out on top proves that not even Obama’s team could do the magic when Israelis know their existence is on the line. Netanyahu is a Churchill in a world full of Chamberlains and I applaud his victory today and hope that it will result in the formation of a strong government. As an American, I am embarrassed that the Obama Administration trusts Iran yet undermines and undercuts Israel. The polls have closed, the people have spoken and it is time for the U.S. government to stand with Israel once again.”

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Elizabeth Tompkins - A Special Heart for Special Needs

BY JACLYN ROSE Elizabeth Tompkins found her calling in life at an early age. “Growing up I had a cousin that was special needs and all through school the teacher would come and get me and I would help him with his work. This showed me that the population of special needs children needed help. I knew that this was my calling and where I would spend my life. I knew he could do the work, he just did it differently than me and needed to be shown how to do it differently. During that time, many of the teachers would put the special needs students in classrooms and give them coloring sheets and I thought, he can do so much more than coloring sheets. My goal as a special needs teacher was to never make them sit and do coloring sheets. Each one is an individual and sees things in a different way and when you acknowledge that, you can see them thrive and make improvements,” explained Tompkins.

After graduating from DeQueen High School in 1987, Tompkins spent two years at Rich Mountain Community College (RMCC) before transferring to Henderson State University to complete her Bachelor’s Degree in Education with an emphasis in Special Education. “RMCC was a good transition between high school and a major university. Going from a small high school to a big college would’ve been hard but going to RMCC enabled me to stay home and save money and pay to complete my education,” Tompkins said.

Tompkins married her husband, Jimmy, in 2008 and she has two children, Ashley and Patrick, and one grandbaby.

“Jimmy is the love of my life. He keeps me focused and grounded and centered. When my children were growing up I really enjoyed being involved in their lives and going to their activities. Watching them play sports and watching my daughter play in the band kept me running, but I loved it,” said Tompkins.

Tompkins taught Special Education in Hartford and Mansfield before moving back to Polk County and teaching at Vandervoort for two years. Six years ago, she was hired by Mena Public Schools and has worked in the Special Education department of Mena Middle School (MMS) since then.

Aside from working with school-aged students, Tompkins is the Area 14 Director for the Special Olympics. She coordinates the fundraising, event planning, transportation, and equipment supply for Polk, Scott, Yale, and Logan Counties. This event is not only for school age students but also adults. On May 1, 2015 this event will be held at Bearcat Stadium and Tompkins is in need of volunteers to help move the athletes from events, to help serve food, and to photograph the event. If anyone is interested in volunteering for this tremendous event, please call her at 870.784.3822.

Project Unify is another event that is close to Tompkins’ heart. “With Project Unify the general population come and support the special needs students. We have done this the last two years at Mena High School and the last year at Mena Middle School.

Friday night we played in AAA State Tournament in Hot Springs and took 2nd place.

This just gives the special needs students the opportunity to perform in from of their peers and for their peers to see that we do have limitations but that we can overcome and we can contribute to society. It is such a fun event,” explained Tompkins. Tompkins also works with the BEYOND program at MMS, a before and after school program that covers tutoring and enrichment to the students.

“Everything I do goes back to my students. I don’t want them sitting in a home, I want them to be productive and to be able to communicate their needs. I just have a special place in my heart for them. The people I work with are so wonderful and why I will stay at Mena until I retire. I love the school system and the support of the parents and my co-workers,” Tompkins said.

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Your Satisfaction is Our Goal After moving to Arkansas, Wolfe worked in Arkadelphia where he met local citizen, Buddy Bean. “Buddy told me about Mena and that there were no pizza places like mine here so in 1980 we moved and opened our first Il Primo Chicago Pizza across from the movie theater,” explained Wolfe. The Wolfe’s have a son with cerebral palsy and have been in and out of town working with specialists, but as often as they can, have continued to make pizza for local residents.

Il Primo Chicago Pizza recently moved to their newest and nicest location on Main Street and Highway 71 South within the State Farm Building. There they continue to make their pizzas along with a large menu, which includes items such as lasagna, spaghetti, fettuccini, a variety of sandwiches, cheese bruschetta, as well as, taco salad, meat nachos and burritos.

Every ingredient that Wolfe uses must meet his very high standards. “I use nothing artificial, everything is packed in the United States and I don’t buy Manufacturer 811 4th Street, Mena my food from a grocery store. I lived through the Depression and I believe we ate better food during of Quality CNC Parts 479-385-2136 or 479-385-1085 Mon.-Fri. 8:30 am - 5 pm • Sat. 8:30 am - 1 pm that time than we do now. We use 3% whole milk cheese, it is real and not made from oil or skim 479.394.4248 104 Port Arthur Avenue milk. We use beef and Italian sausage with no fillers and we don’t buy anything from foreign countries. I have been making pizza for 53 years and I am a good pizza maker because I use quality Mena, AR 71953-3344 products and never compromise. Each pizza starts from the very beginning in an 80 quart bowl,” explained Wolfe. Though Wolfe lost one leg in an injury that stems back to the Korean War, he moves around his kitchen on a converted shower chair and is dedicated to making the best pizza “Serving your families with possible. In fact, Wolfe was given the title of Best Pizza in Arkansas in Pizza Today Magazine eight Dignity & Care for over 80 years” times and his son, Richard, was named Selected Funeral & Life Insurance Agent Member of the National Funeral the Best Pizza in the United States in Directors Assoc.

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turnouts. Bring your turnouts to get them checked out and marked. It also will be clean up for Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, the 28th. * 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting – ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Highway 71 S., Mena. For information call 394-7396 or 216-4606.

Friday 3/27 * 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Writer’s Guild Meeting in the classroom at the Mena Art Gallery, Admission is free. * 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Fiber Group Meeting at the Mena Art Gallery. Come and bring your project. * 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous Meeting - 812 Hwy 71South, Mena. * 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting – ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. For information call 394-7396 or 216-4606.

Saturday 3/28 * 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. – Christian Motorcyclists Association, chapter, The Home Front Warriors, Pancake Breakfast and bake sale for missions at Grace Bible Church, Hwy 71 N. Cost is by donation only. Everyone welcome. * 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn. * 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena, For info, call 394-7396 or 2164606.

Sunday 3/29 * 2:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous, ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S. For information call 394-7396 or 216-4606. * 6:00 p.m. – Rose Family will be singing at Cornerstone Church, Hwy 71 S., Mena, Scott Jones, Pastor. * 6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous

meeting at Saint Agnes Church Parish Hall.

Monday 3/30 * 5:00 p.m. – Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), Hatfield City Hall. For more information call 870-389-6678. * 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo, American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn. * 6:00 p.m. – FREE Weightloss Warriors – First National Bank across from Depot. For information call 4373560. * 6:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous Meeting, 812 Hwy 71 S., Mena. * 6:30 p.m. – Boy Scouts of America Troop 92 meets at First United Methodist Church, Everyone is welcome to attend. * 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous – 12 +12 Study at ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. For information call 394-7396 or 216-4606.

Tuesday 3/31 * 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Polk County Family Mission will be open in the 9th Street Ministries building. * 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. –“Art Day”, Mena Art gallery, 607 Mena Street.

Bring your current project and join other artists working in the classroom at the gallery. * 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – FREE Delicious Lunch at Vegetarian Soup Kitchen, Mena Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 149 Polk Rd 43 (Fairground Road), Mena,, 479-394-7404.

Take –out is available. All are welcome! * 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Son Lighters in Action Card Shop, 3671 Hwy 8 West.

For more information, call 216-0719. * 6:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous Meeting, 812 Hwy 71 S, Mena. * 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous, First United Methodist Church, 9th & Port Arthur. For information 479-

* High School Art Show Check In April 8th, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. for students from grades 9 through 12, Mena Art Gallery or visit www.menaartgallery.org for more information and entry forms. * Mena Head Start is taking applications for preschool children 3-5 and Early Head Start Children, birth – 3. The program is free to those who qualify.

For an application, come by Mena Head Start at 606 Pine Avenue, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday.

For more information, call 479-4373733. * Every Monday 3:30 – 5:00 pm, learn American Sign Language for free, Cove Branch Library with teacher Casey Kelley. * Every Thursday 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.- Learn to knit or crochet with teachers Patricia Ruskauff and Mollie Thomas, Cove Branch Library.

BEATS

Thursday 3/26 * 11:30 a.m. – Rotary Club of Polk County/ Mena meets at Papa’s Mexican Café. Contact Lisa Martin at 2163383 or Charles Pitman at 216-4882 for more info. * 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Son Lighters In Action Card Shop, 3671 Hwy 8 West. For more information, call 216-0719. * 5:30 p.m. - Weight Watchers - meet at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Family Life Center. Call 479-234-2297 for more information. * 6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous – meeting at Saint Agnes Church Parish Hall. * 7:00 p.m. – Board Camp RVF Department will be doing inventory of

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234-2887 or 479-234-3043.

Wednesday 4/01 * 6:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous Meeting, 812 Hwy 71 S., Mena. * 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous – Book Study, ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. For information call 394-7396 or 216-4606.

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2015 Community Award Honorees PRESENTED BY:

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Volunteers of the Year

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Business of the Year

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(Award Accepted by RMCC President, Phillip Wilson)

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2014 Chamber President Chris Benner Presented by 2015 President Cindy Long 2015 Vice President Tammy Young

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2015 Mena/Polk County Chamber of Commerce Banquet CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE As the county’s business leaders and volunteers filled the room and enjoyed their meal, TV Personality Craig O’Neill provided entertainment as the night’s guest speaker and was well received by the crowd. O’Neill not only kept guests rolling with laughter, but also said he had never seen such a ‘front porch’ community until he saw what happened on April 10, 2009, the day after an EF3 tornado ripped through Mena, leaving a path of devastation behind. O’Neill said he was in Mena that day to report the damage the tornado had caused and was astounded at the community effort to help each other without expectation of getting anything in return. O’Neill said Mena has a ‘front porch’ mentality, neighbors helping neighbors no matter what the cause, and knowing one another as well as they know their own families. “This town was on the front porch to make a concerted effort to bond here, to go out on the front porch to be with one another. Mena is at the very center of the front porch of Arkansas.”

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 Vice President Tammy Young voiced the Chamber’s appreciation of O’Neill as guest speaker, “A sincere thank you to Mr. Craig O’Neill for the entertaining and inspiring presentation you gave at the Mena/Polk County Chamber Banquet. Your genuineness is evident in your interaction with people. We are grateful that you shared your time, talents, and treasures with each one of us. I watched so many of our community members walk up to you to share a treasured memory they had of you, many of which included events and time you spent in Mena and Polk County over the years. Thank you again for reminding us what makes our community and county such a wonderful place to live and work. We welcome you with open arms to come back, stay awhile and visit on our ‘front porch.’”

The 2014 Mena/Polk County Chamber of Commerce Community Awards, all of which (with the exception of Business of the Year) were voted upon by Chamber membership, were presented by Chamber President Cindy Long, and assisted by Chamber Board of Directors and members.

Chamber Secretary LeAnn Dilbeck kicked-off the awards with the Volunteer of the Year category. Dilbeck said, “Volunteers are vital to a community’s success and are essential to making Polk County as supportive a community as one can be. They can be found on any given day at any given location, extending their talents doing what they do best… give.”

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The Mena/Polk County Chamber of Commerce would like to say “Thank You” to all that helped to make the attendance of this year’s Chamber Banquet & Membership Celebration a great success. Without you, we would not have the pleasure of making this event happen.

We would like to thank Craig O’Neill for making the evening more entertaining and fun.

Our caterer this year was Paisano’s Restaurant, and we appreciate the wonderful food and excellent job you did.

Thanks to RMCC for the use of the Ouachita Center Facility and to those who helped set up as well as the RMCC Media Team for all their support.

Stewman’s Flowers decorated the facility in a very elegant manner which highlighted the St. Patrick’s Day theme.

Caveman Engraving beautifully created the Community Awards, tickets were creatively designed by Pony Express and Union Bank of Mena printed the programs. Thank you to each of you for all your support.

Special congratulations to this year’s Community Award recipients as well as all of the nominees. Our community is honored to have such outstanding citizens, volunteers and businesses. Thank you for everything you do to make Mena/Polk County such a wonderful place to live and work.

Special thanks to Shannon Hunter with Hunter’s Auction Service for helping make the auction entertaining and a record breaking fundraising success.

This year’s Heads or Tails Game Sponsor was Polk County Farm Bureau. Their sponsored selfie stick prize made for lots of fun.

To all those that sponsored auction items for our fundraiser auction, we say a special “Thank You”. This is always the highlight of the evening and this year we were overwhelmed with donations and support.

Silent Auction Items Sponsors: ACCI Restoration & Resources Arvest Bank Bear State Bank Branding Iron Coast to Coast Edward Jones James' Super Save Foods Matt Thomas – State Farm Mena Sonic Drive-In Ouachita Little Theater Rich Mountain Community College Shelter Insurance Shop at the Foot of the Hill Union Bank

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American Artisans Atwoods BOLD Body Bronzing Caveman Engraving Country Express BBQ Farmer's Co-op Janssen Ave. Florist Mena Art Gallery Old Bank Antiques Paisano’s Sears Hometown Store Shoe Craze Sweet Peas Photography Washburn's Furniture

Angie’s Therapeutic Massage Baywash Car Wash Boyd Interiors Chameleon Arts Crystal Musical Festival Healthy Connections, Inc. La Villa Restaurant Mena Regional Health System Open Door Salon Polk County Pulse Senator Larry Teague Stewman’s Flowers Tim's Yamaha Yvonne Siribouth

Thank you again to everyone for all your continued support!

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2015 Mena/Polk County Chamber of Commerce Banquet CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 Larry and Linda Dunaway were honored as the Chamber’s 2014 Volunteers of the Year. The Dunaways “use their talents helping churches, rural volunteer fire departments and families all across Polk County in their time of need. They also own and operate R&D Industries, Inc. in Mena,” said Dilbeck. On the nomination submission form, it was said, “The Dunaways not only have a big cooker they have an even bigger love for their community and its people.”

Next up was Chamber Board Member Sonya Maye presenting the Citizen of the Year award, which was given to Tammy Young. “Recipients of this prestigious award are cornerstones in our community. They represent our area and give of their time and talents to make Polk County a better place to live, work, and play,” said Maye. “This year’s recipient was best described in the nomination we received for her: … she is ‘undeniably an asset to the community. She gives so freely of her time with such a positive outlook on all situations. Her ideas are always so thought out and very well planned. It is very evident that she loves this community and works very diligently to make an impact in all areas where she is involved. Her positive outlook is contagious!’”

Tammy works at RMCC as the Community Relations Director and was instrumental in much of the organization for the banquet. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce as well as the Mena Regional Hospital CONCLUDED ON PAGE 25

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2015 Mena/Polk County Chamber of Commerce Banquet CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 Commission and is also an active Rotarian and member of the Mena Lioness Club. She is active in several civic organizations and serves on a variety of boards, including the hospital board.

Board Member Katrina Rowe presented Sonic Drive-In with the Best Renovation/Beautification. “Thank you Mena Sonic Drive-In for all your community support and congratulations on being our 2014 Best Renovation/Beautification,” Rowe said.

Best New Construction was presented to RMCC for the Ouachita Center. The 13,000+ sq ft. facility opened in August 2014 and is a state-of-the art conference/community center located on the main campus of Rich Mountain Community College. The Ouachita Center is the premier place to host events and provide opportunities that support community and economic initiatives in west central Arkansas and the Ouachita Mountain Region. Arts and culture play a major role in community development and redevelopment because they enhance quality of life, which is central to the mission of the College.

The Chamber Board selected Herod’s Department Store as Business of the Year award. Herod’s was a family owned and operated retailer that served as a cornerstone in downtown Mena for almost 4 decades. “They were the epitome of customer service,” said Young.

As the ceremony concluded the Chamber recognized Chris Benner as the Chamber’s Past President, Cindy Long as Current President, and Tammy Young as PresidentElect.

The Chamber banquet was successful in raising almost $15,000 through the annual celebration with $5,500 raised specifically for the Chamber’s growing scholarship program.

Chamber Executive Director Paula Bailey said, “Everyone has commented that the venue was great and it was very timely. We have received great feedback that the flow of the event was nice, the facilities, food, and decorations were great and Mr. O’Neill was excellent. I couldn’t have done it by myself. Every piece of the program was put together flawlessly and we greatly appreciate everyone who contributed to the event.”

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2015 Mena/Polk County Chamber of Commerce Banquet

President Cindy Long

Executive Director Paula Bailey with Steve Bradley

Vice-President Tammy Young with husband David

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Secretary LeAnn Dilbeck with husband David

Treasurer Jennifer Maechler

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Sonya Maye with husband Brian

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Mena High School Senior Bearcat Justin Castor signed a letter of intent today to play football for Avila University in Kansas City, Missouri. In his senior season, Castor played an important role in the path that led to the State Championship game. Justin is the son of Richard and Robin Castor. Castor (center) is shown with his parents; brothers, Rodney and Blake; and the MHS football coaching staff.

The 2015 Mena Bearcats Soccer Team prepare for a corner kick against the Van Buren Pointers last Thursday.

The Bearcats fell to the Pointers, 7-1.

Visitors to the Mena Senior Center were delighted to be served by some of the mighty Mena Bearcats during their lunch Thursday, March 20th.

The Mena Ladycats Softball Team improved to 7-0 on the season as they won the Fayetteville/Farmington Tournament for the second straight year, going 5-0 in the tourney. The Ladycats outscored their five opponents 33-5, with three shutouts. The Ladycats defeated Siloam Springs 12-0, defeated Greenbier 4-0, defeated Conway 6-3, defeated Fayetteville 5-0 and defeated Conway 6-2 to claim the 2015 Championship. “We faced some tough and stressful situations and showed a lot of heart by overcoming the mistakes that we made and pulling out the victories,” said Ladycats head coach Ray Hunter. “Winning this tournament back-to-back was a great achievement considering all the really good teams that played in the tournament.”

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IN LOVING MEMORY OF CHRIS JONES

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FEMALE RUNNER OVERALL 1. SARAH BLICKENSTAFF 2. MADI SHERRER 3. MARLA MILLIGAN

WOMEN 20-29 1. LAUREN DAVIS 2. HANNAH KNITTING 3. NIKKI BAHR MEN 20-29 1. RICKY DAVIS 2. REED MENDOZA

MALE RUNNER OVERALL 1. ANTHONY KENNEDY 2. SHAWN BLICKENSTAFF 3. KENNETH BUTLER GIRLS 12 & UNDER 1. NICOLE MEDLIN 2. AVERY POWELL 3. LEXI DILBECK

Female Walker Overall Winners: 1st Place: Leilani Rose, 2nd Place: Callie Powell, 3rd Place: Andy Fountain

Male Walker Overall Winners: 1st Place: Pete Rose, 2nd Place: David Jones 3rd Place: Jason Parnell

WOMEN 30-39 1. SARAH BLICKENSTAFF MEN 30-39 1. SHAWN BLICKENSTAFF

BOYS 12 & UNDER 1. AUSTIN ROSE

WOMEN 40-49 1. MARLA MILLIGAN 2. SADIE WHORTON 3. LINDA COLLINS

WOMEN 13-19 1. MADI SHERRER 2. NATALIE ROSE 3. HAILEY KNITTING

MEN 40-49 1. KENNETH BUTLER 2. DANNY BUTLER 3. LAMBERT FOSTER

MEN 13-19 1. ANTHONY KENNEDY 2. HEATH SCHNELL 3. DREW O’BRIEN

WOMEN 60+ 1. TINA BENTLEY

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MHS Spotlight Singers Earn ‘Superior’ Rating The Mena High School Spotlight Singers earned a Superior in Performance and in Sight Reading at the Region Choral Performance Assessment held at Henderson State University on Friday, March 13.

The Spotlight Singers earned State Sweepstakes and Best in Class honors in 2014 and will compete for the state titles again on April 17, 2015, in Conway. The auditioned ensemble will also be the opening act for ‘Legends in Concert’ at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater in Branson on Saturday, March 21. The Spotlight Singers expressed generosity to all of the community businesses, organizations, and individuals who helped fund the opportunity to perform in Branson.

MMS 7th Graders Raise $500 on ‘Turban Tuesday’ Mena Middle School 7th grade students met their goal of raising $500 on Turban Tuesdays to support Mrs. Karen Larson in her victory over cancer. The reward of meeting the goal was getting to watch Mr. Sherrer, Coach Alexander, and Mr. Johnson get their heads shaved.

Mr. Sherrer was a good sport and was encouraged by a lot of cheering from the MMS students to sport a mohawk. Mrs. Larson sends out a big thank you for all of the support from TEAM Mena faculty and students.

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Acorn High School’s February Students of the Month Acorn High School has announced their February Students of the Month. Pictured: Back row (left to right): Ashton Pardun, Sky Jackson, Eduard Morales, and Morgan Fagan. Front row (left to right): Jeb Willborg, Drew Philpot, Dylyn Hayner and Sarah Wallace.

The students were chosen based on the following characteristics: performing at ability level, participating in the classroom, respectful to faculty and peers, demonstrating a good work ethic and demonstrating all-around good citizenship. Students receive an academic plaque as well as have their lunch furnished by Nidec at a local restaurant.

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MENA PUBLIC SCHOOL’S BREAKFAST MONDAY 3/30 Poptart, fruit, juice, milk TUESDAY 3/31 Cereal, toast, diced peaches, juice, milk WEDNESDAY 4/01 Super donut, sausage links, applesauce, juice, milk THURSDAY 4/02 Maple burst pancake, banana, juice, milk FRIDAY 4/03 No School MENA PUBLIC SCHOOL’S LUNCH MONDAY 3/30 MAIN: Hamburger, french fries, lettuce, tomato, pickles, side kicks, milk; CHOICE: Chicken patty on bun, french fries, lettuce tomato, pickles, side kicks, milk TUESDAY 3/31 MAIN: Pork rib patty on bun, Fritos, baked beans, mixed fruit, milk; Choice: Hot dog, tater tots, baked beans, mixed fruit, milk WEDNESDAY 4/01 MAIN: Baked ham, garden spinach salad, green beans, Fritos, apple, milk; CHOICE: Mini corndogs, garden spinach salad, green beans, Fritos, apple, milk THURSDAY 4/02 MAIN: Roast, mashed potatoes with gravy, steamed broccoli, baby carrots, oatmeal roll, sliced peaches, milk; CHOICE: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, steamed broccoli, baby carrots, oatmeal roll, sliced peaches, milk FRIDAY 4/03 No School ACORN SCHOOL’S BREAKFAST MONDAY 3/30 Breakfast burrito, fruit, juice, milk TUESDAY 3/31 Super buns, fruit, juice, milk WEDNESDAY 4/01 Cereal, fruit, juice, milk THURSDAY 4/02 Pancake on a stick, fruit, juice, milk FRIDAY 4/03 Super Donut, fruit, juice, milk ACORN SCHOOL’S LUNCH MONDAY 3/30 Pork rib on bun, sweet potato puffs, romaine lettuce & tomato, tropical fruit, milk TUESDAY 3/31 Chicken fajita salad, pinto beans, tortilla chips, salsa, peaches, milk WEDNESDAY 4/01 Cowboy cavatina, roll, corn, tossed salad, applesauce, milk THURSDAY 4/02 Beef vegetable soup, crackers, tossed salad, pineapple, milk FRIDAY 4/03 Hot dog, tater tots, California blend vegetables, assorted fresh fruit, milk COSSATOT RIVER SCHOOL’S BREAKFAST MONDAY 3/30 Pancake on a stick, applesauce, orange juice, milk TUESDAY 3/31 Vanilla wafers, yogurt, craisins apple juice, milk WEDNESDAY 4/01 Poptart, apple wedges, cherry juice, milk THURSDAY 4/02 Biscuits & gravy, pineapple orange juice, milk FRIDAY 4/03 Cinnamon bun, orange wedges, apple juice, milk COSSATOT RIVER SCHOOL’S LUNCH MONDAY 3/30 Country fried steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, mandarin oranges, milk TUESDAY 3/31 Chicken crispito, cheese stick, tossed salad w/ dressing, peaches, cake, milk WEDNESDAY 4/01 Soft taco, lettuce/tomato, cheese, salsa pinto beans, fruit cocktail, milk THURSDAY 4/02 Chicken strips, macaroni & cheese, tossed salad w/ dressing, pears, roll, milk FRIDAY 4/03 Ham & cheese sandwich, potato wedges, carrots w/ dressing, raisels, milk

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March 25, 2015

HOME IMPROVEMENT Time-Saving Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Home’s Outdoor (StatePoint) It’s time to prep your home’s outdoor spaces for the season ahead. From the yard to the garage to the deck, getting these areas tidy is all part of a thorough spring clean.

Here are some tips to make the process faster and easier.

De-Clutter Your Workspace Your shed, your garage, your toolbox -- it’s time to take stock of what you’re storing in these key areas. Broken tools, piles of junk – these are items that will get in your way and slow you down all season long. So before you get to the nitty gritty of your outdoor spring clean, take the time to organize your workspace.

Throw out what is junk, donate what you aren’t using, and organize the rest into categories. Vertical storage can save crucial room, so install tall shelves and use walls and the ceiling to install organizational systems. Now is also a great opportunity to perform routine maintenance on your lawn equipment and tools to improve their efficiency.

Identify Multitasking Tools Check out innovations on old tools that can make your versatile workload easier. For example, you can upgrade your conventional pressure washer for a newer model with more diverse functionality. For example, Briggs & Stratton’s new POWERflow+ Pressure Washer technology has one pump with two separate cleaning modes -- high pressure and high flow, which work for different tasks.

Remember, different surfaces require different cleaning techniques. Whether you’re cleaning up tough mold and mildew stains from your deck or patio or washing the more delicate surface of your car, you can switch modes or apply soap directly from the nozzle. This feature eliminates the need for switching attachments or walking back to the pressure washer, making an afternoon of diverse to-dos manageable. Just be sure you’re using the proper mode for the task. Tips and instructional videos can be found at www.PowerFlowPlus.com.

Do Smart Yard Maintenance If you have a larger yard, consider a riding mower to save time and energy on lawn maintenance. Remember not to over mow your lawn. Not only is it not healthy for the grass, it can be a time suck and increase your carbon footprint needlessly. Likewise, only water your lawn and garden when necessary. During periods of rain, you can LICENSED RESIDENTIAL ease up on this chore. The most efficient times of day to water your lawn are morning.

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While working outdoors can be fun, don’t spend more time than you need to on your household spring cleaning tasks. Finding simple ways to be more efficient will give you more time to enjoy your home’s outdoor spaces.

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Anne Marbury Hutchinson

HISTORY

Moments From American History

BY JEFF OLSON America has been known, among other things, as a haven for religious freedom. She is still unique in the world as a nation which has successfully balanced the claims of authority and the claims of freedom in such a way that our nation has never become a theocracy or autocracy. Much of this is due to the principles embedded in our founding documents but, lest we forget, our Constitution is in great part a reflection of prescription learned and precedent applied from 150 years of colonial experience through the growth of religious/moral mores and customs, and social and civic institutions.

We often refer back to our forefathers to render credit for America becoming the great nation she has been. However, along with our “forefathers” there have also been women who not only supported their husbands and raised families but who’ve made contributions in their own right. One such woman was Anne Marbury Hutchinson.

Anne Marbury was born in Alford, Lincolnshire, England in 1591. In 1612, she married William Hutchinson and eventually became a mother of 15 children. In 1634, they moved to the Massachusetts Bay Colony which was establishing political freedom and a representative form of government, but the Puritans permitted no religion except their own. In Boston, Anne served as a midwife and sought to serve God through the Church but she disagreed with some tenets of Puritan theology, one of which claimed that people could communicate with God only through the aid of church officials. She was an outspoken person and well-versed in Biblical theology, espousing a “covenant of grace” as opposed to a “covenant of works.” Hutchinson made her views known and led Bible studies in her home which attracted a considerable number of people, including both women and men.

Disagreement with the established church would not be tolerated by Puritan leaders and especially from a woman. This quarrel over religious doctrine, known as the “Antinomian Controversy,” eventually escalated to the point that Hutchinson was ordered to leave the colony. She refused and was brought to trial in 1637, accused of betraying the laws of church and state. Her response was that the church’s edicts were “for those who have not the light which makes plain the pathway.” She believed that colonial officials were not needed to tell a person how to practice his or her faith. Three hundred seventy-seven years ago, March 22, 1638, she was banished from the colony after which she and her family moved to Rhode Island where she helped establish the settlement of Portsmouth. Threats of Massachusetts taking over Rhode Island compelled her and her family to move further away from Boston and into the lands of the Dutch, where she settled in what is now The Bronx in New York. In August 1643, she was among 15 of the 16 members of her household killed in an attack by the Siwanoy tribe.

Anne Hutchinson should be remembered as a pioneer who took a stand for freedoms which more than a century later would be championed by the likes of George Mason, James Madison, and Thomas Jefferson and which would be enshrined in our Constitution. In front of Boston’s State House, there is a statue of Hutchinson with the inscription, “In Memory of Anne Marbury Hutchinson.....Courageous Exponent of Civil Liberty and Religious Toleration.”

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Charlie Brown is Coming to Life at OLT

by Judy thompson If you happen to be in the Ouachita Little Theatre these days, you can probably hear bossy Lucy giving Charlie Brown a hard time or listen to her as she is giving advice to other characters. Then you’ll hear the delightfully catchy music. Charles Schulz’s beloved comic ‘Peanuts’ comes to life in Clark Gesner’s classic musical, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown at OLT beginning April 16.

Many of the six-member cast have performed at OLT previously. Chris Benner spends his working days at Christian Motorcyclists Association offices. He portrayed the Candy Man in last year’s Willie Wonka and will play the blockhead Charlie Brown. Poor Charlie Brown goes from wild optimism to utter despair. Playing bossy Lucy will be Chris’ wife, Brandy Benner. Nearly anyone who visits The Friendship House is familiar with Brandy as are the patrons of OLT. Brandy has appeared in numerous productions, including Willie Wonka, The Sound of Music, Annie Get Your Gun and the Quilters.

Zane Sherrer is a senior at Mena High School and will pursue musical theatre. He has been in Willie Wonka twice! The first time, Zane was only three years old when he played a squirrel. Last year, he played Charlie Buckett. In addition, he has performed in several productions at Mena High. Zane will play the blanket-toting Linus.

Paulette Sherrer, principal at Holly Harshman Elementary, will portray Sally who loves to make fun of Linus. Paulette is also a veteran of OLT and has been in such OLT hits as Oliver, Guys & Dolls, and Man of LaMancha.

Snoopy, that dog with the vivid imagination who is always in the doghouse, will be played

by Kelsey Wiggins, a sophomore at Mena High School. Kelsey was an Oompa Loompa leader in Willie Wonka. She has also appeared in high school productions.

Mena High student, Brandon Zacharias is a ‘newbie’ at OLT, but has theatrical experience from high school productions. He will finish out the cast as the piano prodigy Schroeder.

Performance dates are April 16, 18-19 and April 24-26. For more information, go to www. ouachitalittletheatre.org or call 243-0186.

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Avian Influenza Not a Risk in Properly Cooked Poultry

by kim hughes, extension office agent, fcs Fast Facts: • Proper cooking of poultry destroys avian influenza virus • Poultry should always be cooked to an internal temp of 165 degrees • Basic hygiene can prevent contraction, spread of bird flu There is no danger of contracting the current strain of avian influenza from eating properly cooked chicken because heat destroys pathogens.

“This is not a food-borne disease – period,” said John Marcy, extension poultry processing specialist with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. “When poultry – whether chicken or turkey or other bird -- is cooked properly, the virus is easily destroyed by the heat.”

Marcy said human infections from this strain of avian influenza were due to direct contact with sick birds and their fluids.

Earlier last week, the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic H5N2 avian influenza in a commercial turkey flock in Boone County. The turkey flock is located within the Mississippi flyway where this strain of avian influenza has previously been identified.

The disease was probably spread by wild birds flying over the area.

“To date, this strain of bird flu has not been shown to cause any illness in humans,” said Dr. Dirk Haselow, State Epidemiologist at the Arkansas Department of Health. “There is no risk to the public and there are no food safety concerns. No one is ill and turkeys from this farm are not entering the food supply.”

“Because influenza viruses can evolve rapidly, and in the past other avian influenza viruses have evolved to infect other species including people, we believe the potential for human illness is tiny, but not zero. As a precaution, we are monitoring exposed workers at the involved farm for any signs of illness,” Haselow added, “but viruses like these have not spread person to person so what limited risk does exist is limited to the farm.”

Information on biosecurity tactics is available in English and Spanish at http://uaex. edu/farm-ranch/biosecurity/default.aspx.

Friends of Polk County Master Gardeners Recognized

SUBMITTED BY ANN GLENN Polk County Master Gardeners Vice President, Patricia Roberts, presents a certificate of appreciation to Paul Stanley, as representative of the Polk County Farmers Association Co-Op., which was voted 2014 Business Friend of Master Gardeners. Shown with them is “Doc” Sorge, well known as the “go-to-guy” for answers to all manner of gardening questions. Kathy Russert receives a certificate of appreciation designating her a Friend of Master Gardeners from Patricia Roberts, Vice President of the organization. The certificate describes her as “a concerned individual, focused on our community who has been beneficial to the growth of our organization.”

Mrs. Russert, who retired last year from full-time teaching at Acorn School, has been coordinator of the Junior Master Gardener program in Acorn for several years.

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Grisier’s Golden Anniversary

at Mena Regional Health Systems

Sarah Pleitner and Jerry Cox, of Waldron, are the proud parents of a baby girl, born on March 15th.

Teddi and Jason Sullivan, of Mena, are the proud parents of a baby boy, born on March 19th.

Jessica and Timothy Harwoord, of Cove, are the proud parents of a baby boy, born on March 19th.

Howard and Donna Grisier will be celebrating their Golden Anniversary. Please join their children in celebration on April 4th, from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m, at Christ Church at Mountian Fork, 5696 Hwy 8 West.

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A hunter raised his rifle and took careful aim at a large bear. When about to pull the trigger, the bear spoke in a soft soothing voice, “Isn’t it better to talk than to shoot? What do you want? Let’s negotiate the matter.”

Lowering his rifle, the hunter replied, “I want a fur coat.”

“Good,” said the bear, “that is a negotiable item. I only want a full stomach, so let us sit down and negotiate a compromise.”

They sat down to negotiate and after a time the bear walked away, alone.

The negotiations had been successful.

The bear had a full stomach, and the hunter had his fur coat!

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POLICE

March 25, 2015 The following information was received from Polk County law enforcement agencies. The charges against those arrested are allegations and the cases are still pending in the courts.

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

Mena Police Department March 15, 2015 No criminal reports filed.

March 16, 2015 No criminal reports filed.

March 17, 2015 Jason Dee Rosson, 33, of Mena was charged with third degree battery. The arrest followed a call to a disturbance at a local residence.

A Mena woman reported that she is being harassed by her sister-in-law’s boyfriend. Case is pending.

A local man reported that a prescription medication was stolen from his vehicle by a woman to whom he gave a ride. He was unable to provide a name for the woman. Case is pending.

A local business owner reported that his mailbox had been knocked down twice recently.

No suspects at this time.

Shane Martin Tillery, 20, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding warrant.

March 18, 2015 No criminal reports filed.

March 19, 2015 Officers responded to a disturbance at a local residence. The parties involved reported that they were arguing, but neither wished to pursue charges.

Michael Wayne Laws, 28, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding felony warrant from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Vicky L. Fussell, 46, of Mena was arrested on five outstanding warrants from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and from the Mena Police Department.

Gerald E. Thomas, 55, of Mena was arrested on four outstanding warrants for violation of Arkansas’ hot check law.

March 20, 2015 Richard Earl Stiltner,75, of Oden was arrested for violation of an order of protection.

Micah Steffler, 29, of DeQueen was charged with harassment, following too close, and having no driver’s license. The arrest followed a call from Polk County dispatch.

A local man reported that one of his roommates’ visitors stole his RCA tablet. Case is pending.

Loss prevention personnel at a local retail store reported the theft of merchandise from their store. Case is pending review of surveillance tapes and interview of suspects.

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

March 21, 2015 Personnel at the local hospital reported a

Weekly Publication patient in the emergency department having been beaten. The victim stated that he did not know who his attacker was, and did not wish to press charges.

Kevin Burns, 33, of Van Buren was charged with disorderly conduct, public intoxication, and refusal to submit to arrest. The arrest followed a call to a local motel. Also charged in the incident with disorderly conduct and impairing operation of a vital facility was Austin Mitchell Odell, 25, also of Van Buren.

Officers completed an additional eight reports and worked six accidents.

Polk County Sheriff’s Department March 16, 2015 Report of a disturbance on Polk 18 near Vandervoort led to the arrest of Kenyon C. Smith, 43, of Vandervoort, on a Charge of Disorderly Conduct.

Arrested was Leatha L. Robey, 42, of Cove, on a Warrant for Bond Revocation.

Report from complainant on Highway 88 East near Mena of being harassed by an ex-employee. Complainant refused to press charges.

Report of a domestic disturbance on Highway 71 South near Cove. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Arrested by a law enforcement officer with the U.S. Forest Service was Zachary A. Lunsford, 27, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear.

March 17, 2015 Report from walk-in complainant of the unauthorized use of their identity. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Report from complainant on Stage Coach Lane near Mena of the unauthorized use of a credit card, totaling losses at $5,500.00. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Report of an accident on Highway 246 West near Hatfield led to a citation being issued to Trent A. Kimbrell, 40, of Mena, on a Charge of Disorderly Conduct.

March 18, 2015 No reports were filed.

March 19, 2015 Report from complainant on Polk 230 near Cove of mail being removed from a mailbox and thrown on the road. Investigation continues.

Report of a recliner, valued at $40.00, set on fire on Polk 47 near the Shady Grove community. Investigation continues into the origin of the fire.

Arrested was William R. Pate, 43, of Mena, on a Charge of Public Intoxication.

Report of a domestic disturbance on Polk 90 near the Acorn community led to the arrest of Christopher L. Ridley, 52, of Mena, on Charges of Aggravated Assault on a Family/Household Member, Domestic Battery 2nd Degree and False Imprisonment 2nd Degree.

Arrested by a trooper with the Arkansas State Police was Ernest B. J. Richardson, 35, of Vandervoort, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

March 20, 2015 Arrested was Shane M. Tillery, 20, of Mena, on Perry and Pike County Warrants.

Report from complainant on Polk 75 near the Acorn community of the theft of a gaming system, valued at $646.14. Investigation continues.

March 21, 2015 Report from complainant on Highway 375 East in the Old Dallas community of shots being fired in the proximity of their residence. Investigation continues.

Report from complainant on Highway 71 North in the Acorn community of unauthorized person(s) on his property. Investigation continues.

Arrested was Stephen C. Willis, 32, of Mena, on a Montgomery County Warrant.

Traffic stop on Polk 38 near the Potter community led to the arrest of Jonathan D. Woody, 39, of Mena, on Charges of Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License, No Liability Insurance, No License Plate and a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

March 22, 2015 Report from complainant on Polk 164 near the Rocky 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 169 near the Potter community of being harassed by an acquaintance. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Arrested was Tyler R. Head, 19, of Mena, on Warrants for four counts of Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

Report from Mena Regional Health System of an assault victim. Victim refused to press charges.

Report from complainant on Polk 136 near Cove of the break-in and theft of two pit bull puppies, which also caused damage to a door.

Investigation continues.

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

Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 20 Incarcerated Inmates; 9 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility, of which 3 are currently out of jail on a monitoring system.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID The Polk County Judge is soliciting bids for the construction of a concrete bridge located on Polk County Road 657. A copy of bid documents and specifications may be obtained at the Polk County Judge’s Office at 507 Church Avenue in Mena, Arkansas. Bids are due and will be opened at 9:00 AM on April 10th, 2015 in the basement of the Polk County Courthouse. Each bid must be accompanied by a 5% surety or cashier’s check drawn upon a bank or trust doing business in the state of Arkansas. Polk County reserves the right to reject any or all bids or waive any formalities. Polk County encourages the participation of small, minority, and woman’s business enterprises. Questions can be directed to Polk County Judge, Brandon Ellison, at 479-394-8133. 4/01

Queen Wilhelmina State Park Job Fair – In anticipation of our lodge re-opening scheduled for this summer, Queen Wilhelmina State Park (QWSP) will be holding a job fair on March 28, 2015 at the Rich Mountain Community College Student Center in nearby Mena from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. We have multiple job openings to fill including cooks, wait staff, housekeepers, customer relations/frontdesk clerks, and maintenance positions. We offer training, competitive pay, and a professional work atmosphere.

We are seeking dependable, hard-working, customer conscious individuals dedicated to making QWSP a premier destination in the region. Staff will be on hand to assist applicants fill out applications and will also hold screening interviews that day. You may complete a state application in advance online at www.arstatejobs.com, or you may go to your local Workforce Services Office to fill out an application to print there and bring with you. Come meet the park management team to discuss your skills 3/25 and how you can become a part of the QWSP legacy. See you at the job fair March 28th.

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The Polk County Judge is soliciting sealed bids for sealing and resealing selected Polk County roads. A copy of locations and specifications may be obtained at the Polk County Judges Office at 507 Church Avenue in Mena, Arkansas.

Bids are due and will be opened at 9:00 AM on March 27, 2015 in the basement of the Polk County Courthouse. Each bid must be accompanied by a 5% surety or cashiers check drawn upon a bank or trust doing business in the state of Arkansas.

Polk County reserves the right to reject any or all bids or waive any formalities. Polk County encourages the participation of small, minority, and woman’s business enterprises. Questions can be directed to Polk County Judge, Brandon Ellison, at 3/25 479-394-8133.

Publisher’s Notice: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

The Publisher reserves the right to refuse any advertising, including the right to do so after the ad has been accepted for publication but before the publication occurs. The Advertiser’s sole remedy for such refusal shall be the refund of the funds paid to purchase the ad.

Advertisements are accepted by the Publisher upon the representation that the agency and/or Advertiser is authorized to publish the contents and subject matter of the advertisement and that it is no libelous or does not infringe on the privacy of the individual or entity. All advertisements are accepted and published by the Publisher upon the representation that the agency and/or Advertiser will indemnify and hold harmless the Publisher from any loss or expense, including the cost of defense and settlement and/or judgment resulting from claims based upon the contents of any advertisement including claims or suits for defamation, libel, violation of right of privacy, plagiarism or copyright infringement.

All advertisements created by the Publisher are not considered a “work made for hire” and the Publisher retains the copyright to all advertisements created by the Publisher for the Advertiser. The advertisement may not be reproduced without the written permission of the Publisher.

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THE POLK COUNTY PULSE

March 25, 2015

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