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March 8, 2017
Weekly Publication
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Senior Center Honors Nonagenarians T
BY MELANIE BUCK
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he Mena/Polk County Senior Center honored their 90-something clients on Thursday, March 2nd, with cake and music. Gator and Friends provided music while several danced and others clapped along and visited. Although there are many more, eight somethings, or nonagenarians as they are o ficially considered, ere present on Thursday. When asked what they attributed to living such a long life, there was an array of responses, but mostly laughter. Malcolm Wade, the oldest there, turned 96 on March 3, 2017. He danced the most and always wears a smile. He said, “bad women and good whiskey” are what’s kept him going. Stan Y oung, age 94, laughed and said, “Selling horses, fast women, and good whiskey.” However, on a serious note, he said, “I had a school teacher that lived to be 97. When we asked her that question, she said, Contentment Being satisfied and secure, and that’s what I believe too.” Ladurl Knight, who will be 90 in September, was also present, as well as Tex Baker, age 91. Both men enjoy coming to the Senior Center for the fellowship and music. Ina Gadbury, age 91, attributes ‘ hard work’ to living a long life. Pictured left to right: Ladurl Knight, Ina Gadbury, Stan Young, Malcolm Wade, and Tex Baker. Robin Weddle, age 95, wondered why he should tell anyone what the secret is, with a long laugh! Also in attendance were Robert and Twila Schanink, ages 90 and Pictured left to right: Robert and Twila Schanink and Robin Weddle. 92, respectively. The couple has been married for 22 years. Robert said he walks a mile and a half a day. “I have to walk my little dog and she keeps me healthy,” he smiled. He also said he takes a lot of vitamins, eats right, and does cardio for a healthy heart. Whatever the reasons, these seniors have lived long, seen much, and love to fellowship with one another about it all. If you or someone you know would like to enjoy the same fellowship, Mena/Polk County Senior Center is located at 401 Autumn Drive in Mena (just off Racetrack Road behind Walmart). They serve meals Monday – Friday and have an assortment of activities. For more information, call them at 479-394-5459 or visit them today.
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POLK COUNTY BIRTHS AT MENA REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM
CUTEST PET PIC
Lauren and Richard Davis, Jr, of Mena, are the proud parents of a baby boy, born on February 27th. Kristen Philpot, of Mena, are the proud parents of a baby girl, born on February 28th.
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Katelyn Strother’s 8 yr old sorrel gelding Barrel and Rope horse named IRS. Please share your favorite photo of your pet. You may drop it off or mail it to: The Polk County Pulse | 1168 Hwy 71 S. Mena, AR 71953 or email: e.rowell@mypulsenews.com
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Angela and Marcus Looney, of Mena, are the proud parents of a baby boy, born on March 1st.
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A rookie police officer was assigned to ride in a cruiser with an experienced partner. A call came over the car’s radio telling them to disperse some people who were loitering. The officers drove to the street and observed a small crowd standing on a corner. The rookie rolled down his window and said, “Let’s get off the corner.” No one moved, so he barked again, “Let’s get off the corner!” Intimidated, the group of people began to leave, casting puzzled glances in his direction. Proud of his first official act, the young policeman turned to his partner and asked, “Well, how did I do?” “Pretty good,” replied the veteran, “especially since this was a bus stop.”
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Please share your favorite photo of your pet. You may drop it off or mail it to: The Polk County Pulse | 1168 Hwy 71 S. Mena, AR 71953 or email: e.rowell@mypulsenews.com