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Ladycats are Back to Back 4A State Softball Champions!

AHSCA Names Hunter as ‘All Star’ Coach

[PHOTO BY DANA HARVEY] Backed by very proud Ladycat fans, the Mena Ladycats with Head Coach Ray Hunter [RIGHT] rightfully show they are NUMBER 1 in the state after defeating the Pocahontas Lady Redskins Friday at Bogle Park in Fayetteville, giving this team Mena’s first back to back state softball championships.

SEE OUR SPECIAL SECTION CELEBRATING THIS TEAM’S HISTORIC WIN ON PAGES 19-25 INSIDE THIS ISSUE!

Van Crashes Through James Super Save Foods

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No one was injured after a vehicle drove through James Super Save Foods just after 7 p.m. Monday, May 23. The vehicle broke through the brick and glass entrance to enter the store approximately 10 feet and destroyed one of the check-out lanes. The cashier who had been stationed there escaped injury after a co-worker saw the vehicle coming towards the building and screamed for her to “ R un! ” CONTINUED ON PAGE 7

Planning Commission Denies iVantage Names MRHS Among Top Rezoning, Approves Tower 100 Rural & Community Hospitals

BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com

The Mena Planning Commission met for their monthly meeting on Thursday, May 19, to discuss placement of a new radio tower and to hear a request for the rezoning of three lots.

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Mena R egional Health System in Mena, Arkansas was recently named one of iV antage Health Analytics’ Top 100 R ural & Community Hospitals in the U nited States. “ Mena R egional Health System is proud of the efforts of our physicians and staff who have contributed to our achieving this designation,” stated Jay Q uebedeaux, MR HS CE O . “ As the only rural hospital in Arkansas that made the Top 100 List, we will continue to work diligently to increase quality, patient outcomes, safety

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Dear Editor, Hello to Mena and surrounding town citizens. There is something I do not understand. The Sr. Center in Mena has a wonderful cook or cooks that cook such good meals. Where on earth can you go to have lunch for $3.00 that includes drink, food and dessert? And to boot; very tasty. Then after the meal you can shoot pool, play dominoes, play bridge or do puzzles. Everyone is so friendly. It is a great way to spend an afternoon. You don’t have to be 70 yrs. old to go. Give Sarah a call and she can answer any questions. Come on people and support your Sr. Center. You will love it there! I sure do and go daily. The phone number is 479-394-5459.

Dixie Shemwell, Mena Dear Editor, I’m sending an article about a lady, that I met here. Her name is Mona Russell. She lived in Mena, but was raised in Board Camp. We enjoyed talking about our old stomping grounds. She lived Between Mr. & Mrs. T.O. Vilt and Ethel, and Mr. & Mrs. Harold Blodgett, near Board Camp. She was hurt to hear of Ethel’s passing away. Mona is 64 yrs. old and now has cancer, and living in Alma. Her grandma was Cordelia Ellison. She knew Byron Clark and Patricia Williams. She knew where my grandpa’s, Esso Station, Mama Brown’s post office, and my great grandparents, John and Minnie Rialas general store was in Board Camp. She remembered the old Piggly Wiggly, Skyline Café, Otasco, Garmon & Thomas jewelry stores, Murray Johnson’s gas station and much more. I really enjoyed talking to her. She left Mena at age 14, but she remembered a lot about it. I hope to talk to her again. She also enjoyed going to Pete’s Malt Shop. I hope the residents of Mena will enjoying reading this.

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Beautiful Soles Owner ‘Passes the Baton’ B eautiful Soles owner, Candace R iner, ‘ passed the baton’ to her protege, E mmye R owell, at their annual Spring R ecital held at the Mena PAC on Saturday, May 21, 2016.

R owell has been a student of R iner’s for 9 1/ 2 years and encompasses the values and standards that are taught to the young ladies and toddlers in the dance company.

R owell is excited to be living her dream as the owner of a dance ministry in her hometown community. “ I’m excited to see what G od is going to do in the future of Beautiful Soles. I want to thank Candace for not only investing in me, but being a mentor and a friend.

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he Mena City Pool is set to open this Saturday, May 28th, from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., and on Sunday and Monday from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. The pool will officially open full time the following Saturday, June 4th, and be open seven days a week to the general public from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Mondays thru Saturdays and on Sundays from 1 p.m.

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ox News Analyst Jan Morgan made a guest appearance at the American Legion in Acorn last night [Thursday, May 19, 2016] in an event hosted by the Polk County Tea Party. Morgan, a gun range owner in Hot Springs, is a gun rights and 2nd Amendment activist, an NRA Certified Firearms Instructor, NRA Certified Range Safety Officer, State Police Certified Concealed Carry Instructor, founder of Armed American Woman, a national firearms training program for women.

Morgan began her speech, for the more than one hundred attendees, talking about politics, which she noted is not her favorite subject, but goes hand-inhand with the issues she is most passionate about. She stated she is quite opposed to Hillary Clinton’s views on gun control, citing that Clinton wishes to implement gun laws similar to Australia’s. Something that Morgan says any pistol-packing, red-blooded American should pay attention to.

Morgan currently backs presidential candidate, Donald Trump, and agrees with his views on gun rights.

The 2nd Amendment was Morgan’s main topic of the evening and used that time to encourage everyone to become educated and involved in today’s gun rights issues to maintain control of their firearms.

Morgan’s gun range, Gun Cave Shooting Range, in Hot Springs, came under fire after she banned Muslims from her business, citing that Muslims aren’t a religion protected by the Constitution, but a terrorist organization that aims to kill all those who do not hold the same religious values.

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In September 2014, Morgan penned an article titled, Why I Want My R ange to be a Muslim Free Z one. In the article she states, “ The K oran, which I have read and studied thoroughly and which Muslims align themselves with, contains 109 verses commanding hate, murder and terror against all human beings who refuse to submit or convert to Islam.” She lists other reasons as: having her own life threatened by Muslims in response to publishing those verses from the K oran, having 35 Islamic Terrorist Training Camps on American soil, and Muslims involved with ISIS or Al Q aeda threaten to kill innocent Americans. “ I understand that not all Muslims are terrorists. I also believe there are as many Muslims who do not know what is in their K oran as there are Christians who do not know what is in their Bible. However, I hold adults accountable for the religion or organizations they align themselves with. Since I have no way of discerning which Muslims will or will not kill Weekly Publication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .in . .the . . . name . . . . . of . . .their . . . .religion . . . . . . and ......................................................... the commands in their K oran, I choose to err on the side of caution for the safety of my patrons.”

Holly Springs Homestead was welcomed into the Mena/Polk County Chamber of That article landed Morgan on a segment of Fox Business’ The Intelligence R eport.

Commerce with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, May 19, 2016.

She has since appeared as a weekly analyst each Tuesday on Fox Business as a gun Holly Springs Homestead is located 5.5 miles down Holly Springs Road (Polk 74) and is rights activist, and has been the keynote speaker at hundreds of events across the owned by Luke and Deedee Alston. country.

C eck o t t e r B s ness of t e eek rofile on M lseNe s co After the event, Morgan said, Something happened to me tonight that was a first. It was shocking and humbling. I’ve delivered speeches at events across this nation, but tonight was the first time I was given a standing ovation efore I spo e a word... Made me tear up.”

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A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Thursday, May 19, 2016 to welcome Mountain View Clinic into the Mena/Polk County Chamber of Commerce membership. Mountain View Clinic is located at 1102 Crestwood Circle in Mena.

he 39th Annual Lum and Abner Festival is just around the corner and organizers are seeking volunteers, as well as activity participants. Donnie Crain, Festival & Marketing Coordinator with the Mena Advertising & Promotion Commission, is asking for volunteers to help with set up, clean-up, and teardown of the festival, beginning on June 1st. E ach year it takes dozens of volunteers to insure the success of the event. The final day volunteers will e needed is Sunday, une th. hether you are a le to volunteer all day or for ust a few hours, any help is welcomed. Contact Crain at .

The festival, which will e held on une th and th this year, is also see ing registrants for their annual activities. The um A ner al -Run registration is now open. The cost is per participant. New this year, all participants will receive a um A ner al Run t-shirt. First, Second and Third place winners in each division will e awarded medals. The race will egin at a.m. on Saturday, une th.

Registrations will e accepted until am on race day. Registration forms are availa le on line at www.

V isitMena.com and click on the Lum & Abner link. Additionally, forms are available at several locations in the community, to include Non-Stop Fitness, Hi ett Sports, City Hall, Tapley Par , and the ighthouse Fitness Center for omen.

This year’s on as et all Tournament will egin at am on Saturday, une . Registrations will e honored until am on the day of the tournament. Registration forms are availa le online at www. isitMena.com under the um A ner lin . Registrations received prior to Thursday, une nd will receive a discounted registration fee of only . Registrations received after that date will e .

The tournament will e conducted in dou le elimination fashion with the following divisions offered oys Men - , - , - , , Girls omen - , - , . The tournament will e played rain or shine, with the e ception of lightning. ach player will receive an official th Annual um A ner Festival t-shirt and the winners of each division will receive individual medals. Officials will e provided on site.

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AGFC Reminds Citizens to Leave Baby Animals Where They Are

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t’s the time of year when many people in Ar ansas are finding new orn wildlife, which is not uncommon during spring and summer. The Arkansas G ame and Fish Commission receives many calls about abandoned animals and what to do with them and local Wildlife R ehabilitator Tommy Y oung also receives those same calls, and many times, the animals as well.

Many people find what they feel to e lost or a andoned wildlife and ta e them in, thinking they are doing the right thing. However, according the Arkansas G ame and Fish, this always does more harm than good.

E arly in life, fawns and other baby animals lay very still so they don’t attract predators and are frequently mistaken for being in distress or abandoned. More often than not, their mothers are usually within hearing or visual range.

In addition to being removed from their mother’s care, many people try to care for the fawns, which is illegal under the Arkansas G ame and Fish Code of R egulations as of uly , , and carries a heavy fine.

R emember, wildlife are just that - wild. If you feel that a fawn is in immediate danger by lying in, or very near a road, or in the path of haying equipment, pick it up and move it over a few feet. However, you should never remove it from the immediate area. The mother will periodically check on her young. Most wild animals don’t spend very much time at their young’s side in order to not attract predators to the area. Arkansas G ame and Fish says the best thing to do is to just leave them alone.

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ena R egional Health System recently celebrated Hospital Week. Throughout the week, departments were challenged to a friendly competition involving the collection of food items for the R ice Depot Backpack for K ids program. The program provides backpacks of food for the less fortunate children in local schools. “ All departments exceeded expectations and collected a tremendous amount of food for the cause,” said Sonya Maye, MR HS Public R elations Specialist. A total of 3,683 items were collected. The usiness Office and Medical Records Office teamed up and won the challenge by collecting a total of 1,042 items of food.

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The 2001 Ford Windstar was driven by R alph Wahl, age 93, who refused medical treatment. No other details on the cause are available at this time.

Store owners, James & Jennifer Womble stated crews have already been called in and the store expects to re-open by noon Tuesday. E arly estimates indicate the damage to be near $ 50,000. The Wombles added that all of the produce on display would be replenished with new.

The Wombles said they are very grateful that no one was injured.

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Words can not express the gratitude our family feels for the community and the great folks who live in it. We were so humbled by the generosity of everyone who came out to support Monte. We are so blessed to live in an area where people love their neighbors when they are in need. We want to thank everyone who donated, and also to those who made special hand crafted items, and all the awesome baked items. We want to give special thanks to all those who came together to make this event possible, Dale Toon for roasting a whole hog and also auctioneering the event, Jonathan Vaught who smoked brisket and chicken and also donated the Henry rifle for drawing. Shanea Floyd for coordinating the event, Lisa Nichols, Ashley Vaught, Jewlea Romine, Todd Webb, Clifford Johnston, Kane Webb, and Kenny Romine for helping with the auction. Special thanks to the Pinky Williams and Dixie Grayson family who donated all the drinks, and also the ladies from the Hatfield Lions Club, Barbara Charlton, Cathy Taylor, Shirley Gross, Carol Fields, Jeannie Justice and Ruby Jo Titsworth. We pray God’s blessings on everyone!

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Mena Schools Present Annual Awards and Honor Retiring Faculty

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n a ceremony held at Mena High School, five faculty mem ers were honored efore their retirement officially ta es root.

Principal Mi e Ho son was awarded Administrator of the ear at a an uet held y the Mena ducation Association on Thursday, May th, to give annual awards for employees of the year. Also awarded at the an uet were arlene Hoo er - Mena High School Teacher of the ear li a eth Thomp ins Mena Middle School Teacher of the ear Cindy revi Holly Harshman Teacher of the ear renda Ro ins - ouise urham Teacher of the ear ennifer McCauley Secretary of the ear isa Sorge Maintenance Person of the ear Sheryl arfield Paraproffessional of the ear ames avis Transportation Person of the ear Mona avis Food Service Person of the ear Mary Turner Person of the ear Pulse Multi-Media - usiness of the ear.

Mena High School recently honored their retiring faculty who have more than a combined ears of e er ence n t e fiel of e cat on err oster Coac arlene Hooker Sc ence at lan an B s ness ro L brar an an M tc Lankfor Sc ence all sa t e r final oo b es to t e classroo s an st ents t at fille t e last eek

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sits on Hwy. 7 1 North, at the forefront of the R ogers Housing Addition, also known as Lakeside Addition, and was inherited by G olden who wishes to sell the property.

In anuary, Golden as ed the commission for the reclassification of the property from R 1 to C2, but was denied and later brought an appeal before the full Mena City Council. U pon hearing concerns from homeowners, the Council also denied the request. Concerns ranged from traffic in ow into the housing addition, as well as not nowing what type of structure may be constructed on the property. Trying to find a middle ground, Golden changed his re uest to R , which would allow for ‘ one or two family dwellings, churches, doctor and dental clinics, or any other use permitted by the R 2 Two-Family R esidential District designation.”

The council room was packed with opponents of the request, all of which live in the housing addition. O ne homeowner, G ary Floyd, submitted a petition that was signed by 37 residents of the neighborhood, opposing the rezoning. “ Most of us moved there because of the quality of the neighborhood and we’d like it to stay that way,” said Floyd. David Alley said, “ I’ve lived in the addition for 20 years and I like it the way it is.”

G olden was unable to attend the meeting and was instead, represented by his attorney, Larry McCredy, of Fayetteville. McCredy said the new rezoning would be consistent with the properties surrounding Golden’s, including the Farm Credit office and Grace i le Church, among others. O ne vocal resident in attendance replied, “ We don’t want consistency, we want it the way it is.”

After hearing from McCredy and residents, E d G ibson, chair of the Planning Commission said they usually have an idea of what is to be built on a property before approving a rezoning request. McCredy responded saying the commission has taken so long that any prospective buyers aren’t willing to wait and continue to move on to other properties. “ We requested this meeting in February and are just now meeting. My client lost his prospective buyer because of the delays.” McCredy also contends that the R ogers Addition’s protective covenants remain and would bar any unwanted businesses or structures from being constructed. However, residents in the room made it clear that they want no changes in the property.

After hearing from both sides, the commission voted unanimously to deny the rezoning request. The property will remain zoned under R 1.

Also at the meeting, the commission approved the construction of a new tower on Lot 13 of St. Johns G randview Addition, as requested by the Mena Water and Sewer Department. The 110 ft. tower will assist in reading water meters, as well as give Mena Fire Department a tower to relay from. An old tower on the site will be removed before erecting the new one.

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DAR Attempts to Break Record

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In recent weeks, the James K . Polk Chapter, NSDAR , has been collecting letters to active duty military personnel. They joined DAR chapters across the U .S. in an effort to support the military, and possibly set a new world record. To set a new record, at least 10,000 letters need to be sent to active duty military personnel in one month. The James K . Polk chapter has gathered approximately 300 letters from school children and adults in the county.

Polk County letters will be delivered to the DAR State Contingent going to Continental Congress. Continental Congress is the annual, national meeting of the DAR . Daughters from across the country will meet in Washington, D.C., in June. There, a judge from G uinness World R ecords will inspect and count all the letters collected from across the U .S. O nce counting is over, volunteers at the AR national offices will then seal and mail all the letters collected.

Pictured top right: Cossatot River School str ct st ents art c ate n AR’s conquest of a world record by writing letters to soldiers.

Pictured left: Members of the local DAR chapter put letters to the military inside envelopes to be mailed this summer from the annual Continental Congress in Washington D.C. in an attempt to break a world record.

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and satisfaction while achieving that value with reduced costs and charges. Without the support of our local community, these accomplishments would not have been achievable.”

Mena R egional Health System scored in the top 100 of rural and community hospitals on iV antage’s Hospital Strength Index. The Index is the industry’s most comprehensive rating of rural and critical access hospitals. The results recognize that the Top 100 R ural and Community Hospitals play a key role in providing a safety net to communities across America - measuring them across more than 7 0 different performance metrics, including quality, outcomes, patient perspective, affordability, population ris and efficiency.

The list of the Top 100 R ural & Community Hospitals and more information about the study can be found at www. iV antageINDE X .com. “ R ural healthcare encompasses more than 60 million Americans and the facilities which comprise our Top 100 R ural and Community Hospitals play a vital role in ensuring the long-term sustainability of the rural health safety net,” said Michael Topchik, senior vice president of iV antage Health Analytics. “ O ur data analysis shows that this group of top performers exhibits a focused concern for their community enefits and needs, regardless of scale, reim ursement and people’s a ility to pay.

Sandy Fryar has taught for a combined 35 years at Van-Cove High School and Cossatot River High School and will be retiring at the end of June. She has enjoyed shaping young minds and educating future generations and she will be greatly missed by fellow faculty members and students.

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Presbyterian Church in Mena. She was many things he was good at was “telling Rock High School class of KRISTIE a loving and kind sister, aunt and special stories” to family and friends, which kept 1957 and enjoyed going to his ANGELA friend, and will be missed by all. their interest. He was an avid Oklahoma class reunions. Gene served She is survived by, brother, Daniel Thunder and OU Sooner fan. Most of all in the United States Navy and JEPPESEN Kristie Angela Jeppesen age 45, of Mena passed away Thursday, May 19, 2016 in Mena.

She was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 1, 1971, to Richard Stiman and Patricia Mittlesteadt. Kristie worked as a housekeeper at Queen Wilhelmina State Park. She was a good Godmother and a great aunt and (TT) to her nephews and nieces. Kristie was a loving and kind mother, daughter, sister, aunt and cousin.

She will be dearly missed.

She is survived by, son, John Bowers of Wisconsin; daughter, Amber Dawn Kossow of Crystal Lake, Illinois; parents, Richard and Patricia Stiman; sisters, Tracy Culen and husband Rick of Chicago, Illinois; Jaclyn Ziolkowski of Chicago, Illinois, Mandie Kazi and husband Nihad of McHenry, Illinois, Cindy Looney, Michael and Rickey of Mena, Arkansas, and many nieces and nephews.

Memorial visitation was Monday, May 23, 2016 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Beasley Wood Chapel with Brother Mark Lyle officiating. Arrangements under the direction of Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

MARIA G. JONES Maria G. Jones, age 83 of Mena, Arkansas passed away Thursday, May 19, 2016 in Mena.

Maria was born in New Boston, Texas on March 28, 1933 to the late James Henry Golihar and Evie Turner Golihar. She was married to the late Ray Jones and together they owned J Ray and Maria’s Mobile Homes Park in Mena, until her death. Maria was a member of the First

J. Golihar and wife Margaret of Dallas, Texas; nieces, Claudia Parks Mitchell and husband Clay of New Port Richey, Florida, Sharon Golihar of Dallas, Texas, AnneMarie Golihar of Cleveland, Ohio, and Janet Womack of Houston, Texas; nephews, Michael Golihar and wife Charlotte of Forney, Texas, and Bobby Golihar of Arlington, Texas; and special friends and care takers, Chris and Jackie Midolo of Mena, Arkansas She was preceded in death by, her parents, James and Evie Golihar; husband, J. Ray Jones; sister, Pauline (Polly) Golihar Parks; brother-in-law, Claud Parks and niece, Rebecca Bartlett Reynolds.

Graveside service was Sunday, May 22, 2016, 2:00 pm at Pinecrest Memorial Park under the direction of Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Family and friend’s visitation was Saturday, May 21, 2016 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Beasley Wood.

Pallbearers were, Chris Midolo, Jimmie Jewell, Bobby Martin, Clay Mitchell and Don Hovator.

Honorary pallbearer was, Harley Boyd.

JOHN W. “SHERIFF” SAMUEL John W. “Sheriff” Samuel age 81, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away Monday, May 16, 2016 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

He was born on March 1, 1935 in Beachton, Oklahoma to the late Lawrence Austin Samuel and the late Nora Cusher Samuel. John proudly served his country for 15 years in the United States Navy.

Also was in the Landscaping profession for 30 years. He loved just being outdoors, hunting, fishing, and rodeo. One of the

he loved spending time with family and friends. John was a loving brother, uncle and friend to all who knew him. He will be dearly missed.

He is survived by, Brothers, Richard Samuel and wife Leona of Smithville, Oklahoma, Ray Samuel and wife Betty of Bixby, Oklahoma; 13 nieces and 8 nephews; Numerous great-nieces and great nephews and great- great nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by, his parents, Lawrence and Nora Samuel; brothers, Lawrence W. Samuel, Raymond Samuel, Robert Samuel, and Randall Samuel.

Funeral service was Thursday, May 19, 2016 at Beasley Wood Chapel at 2:00 p.m. Interment followed in the Beachton Cemetery with Brother Ray Samuel officiating under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Family and friend’s visitation was Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at Beasley Wood Funeral Home from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Pallbearers were, Aryln Samuel, Randall Samuel, Anthony James, Christopher Samuel, Michael Shoemake, Daryl Samuel and Jason Blair.

Honorary pallbearers were, Jack Sparks, Elton Carney, and Ralph Klump.

HERMAN “GENE” EUGENE WENZEL Herman “Gene” Eugene Wenzel, age 76, of Mena, Arkansas died Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at his home in Mena. He was born on Wednesday, August 30, 1939 to Herman Harold and Eunice Bessie Rhodes Wenzel in Nashville, Tennessee.

Gene was a graduate of North Little

was Honorably Discharged.

He also served his church for many years in the First United Methodist Church in Mena as an usher and a trustee. Gene greatest passion in life was serving as a Scout Master in the Boy Scouts of America for 58 years. He enjoyed every aspect of scouting and taking the boys on their yearly float trip to the Buffalo and White Rivers. He retired from Rockwell International as an Electrical Engineer for 37 years before retiring to Mena. He was involved in the Republican Party hosting the Mr. Rockefeller when he came to Mena to speak. He enjoyed his HAM Radio.

Gene was known for his generous spirit, integrity, honesty, dependability, steadfast personality, and above all his love for the Lord and his love for his family.

Gene is survived by, his wife of 43 years, Johnnie Wenzel of Mena; his sons, Brad Wenzel of Dallas, Texas, Wayne Fletcher of Irving, Texas and Gene Fletcher of Billings, Montana; his daughter, Juanell Montoya of Kerens, Texas; one sister, Carol Smith of Great Bend, Kansas; seven grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; eight nieces; nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by, his parents.

A celebration of Gene’s life was held Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. at the First United Methodist Church in Mena. Cremation services entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Gene’s memory were made to First United Methodist Church at 501 9th Street, Mena, AR 71953 and Caddo Area Council – Boy Scouts of America, 24 Lynnwood Drive, Texarkana, Texas, 75503.

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Rex Burns – A Veteran and World Traveler R

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ex Burns is a man who has lived a lot of life, being a citizen, a husband, a father, and a veteran. Born in 1928, in Herrick, South Dakota, he comes from a father and grandfather that worked for the CCC building roads with mules, and grew up with a value of hard

work.

U pon graduating high school, Burns enlisted in the Navy and attended boot camp in San Diego, California. While waiting in Long Beach for his Naval ship, he witnessed history when the famous Spruce Goose too ight, which was the largest ever airplane at the time, made all of wood, and owned by Howard Hughes.

During his time in the service, Burns lived in Japan for a few months. “ We toured where the bomb had gone off. In one place, the smokestacks that had blown over were pulled back towards the bomb from the repercussion,” he explained.

Burns was a radar man and “ never carried a gun” during all his years in the service. He was stationed in places like Singapore and Washington State, San Francisco, and ansas. hile stateside, he too more classes and ecame certified in Ground Control Approach GCA .

After four years in the Navy, he enlisted in the Air Force where he ecame a Master Sergeant and served an additional years. uring that time, he served in ietnam for months. Although he failed the ight physical, he did pass the pilot’s test in and went to Florida.

As a GCA operator, he was sent to Milo, apan where he supported - ’s in orea. It was a eautiful assignment, he said. After two years there, he moved to ance AirForce ase in nid, O lahoma. It was there that he met his first wife, who had three children that R ex raised as his own.

Saudi Ara ia would e his ne t assignment efore going to Taiwan, and then to Germany. It was m issle went j ust over the there that he switched roles and Data Services became his career. Little did he know that data serfi e e ere i hit vices was where the world was headed. He was sent back to V ietnam in 197 0 for 18 months. “ We used key punch cards for computers s h r . he fi e s the that were larger than houses,” he explained.

It was there that he had a close rush with death. A missile went ust over the office we were in and hit a school yard, urns e plained. The t r et t it hit the s h i ste .” office was the target ut it hit the school instead.

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He came home from Saigon in , and was on one of the last airplanes out. e had to go through a riefing and many of the Army and Air Force had set their ags outside the hangar. I carried my duf e ag in. eing a Master Sergeant, they didn’t uestion it. hen we came out after the riefing, all their ags were gone, the V ietnamese had stolen them,” he said. “ I still have mine.” hen he came ac to the states, urns was transferred to Omaha, Ne ras a as a ata Service Technician where he logged officers in and out of a golf course until his retirement. He first moved to his sister’s and ran her hog farm until .

It was then that he started traveling, not as a mem er of the military, ut ust for fun, and egan dancing life away on the s uare dancing circuit with his wife. He found that Mena had the cheapest property of all of his travels so in , he ought acres east of Hatfield and ecame a real estate agent. Once he ecame a ro er, he found a place in Mena that he couldn’t resist. He ought it and encircled it with a foot fence and it was filled with wild game of all sorts. uring the emu’ cra e of the ’s, he too on several of the unwanted irds. urns married his current wife, Carolyn, in Octo er , and has settled into the uiet life.

Helping people has een my most important role in life, he said. His wife confirmed his generosity. hen we’re out to eat, we’ll see a family eating, and he’ll ust pic up the ta without anyone knowing who did it,” Carolyn smiled.

He spends his days now volunteering for various organi ations in the community. He’s a mem er of the isa led American eterans, where he served as ad utant for years and is now the chaplain. He also held the title of chaplain for several years in the F and American egion. He attends the Men’s rea fast each Tuesday morning. urns has also een a memer of the Masonic odge since oining in Germany in . He remains active in the Mena allas odge and is a Shriner, a nights Templar mem er, Scottish Rite, and involved with the K nights of Columbus, as well.

At the tender age of , he still continues to travel and has een to several countries in the last seven years and has no ideas of slowing down anytime soon, even though Polk County will forever hold his heart. “ Polk County reminds me of the foothills of South Dakota where I grew up. There are activities here for me and I can go to any civilian or military hospital here.

It’s a eautiful place to live.

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t an early age, K eeley Jones learned what cancer is, what it does, and that much more research is needed for a cure. Turning her life experience and research into a passion, Jones has been part of a team that has raised over $ 25,000 for the cause in the last three years; a fete that not many high schoolers have accomplished.

I now that I can’t find a cure so the est thing I can do is e an advocate and raise money that I can donate so that someone else can find a cure.

In 2013, she, along with her mother, Leslie, and sister, Marley, launched Team Chris after her father, Chris, was diagnosed with glioblasCommercial An Affordable toma, a rapid moving brain cancer with a three year survivor rate. “ He and Residential Plan for Everyone made it to right at the three year mar efore he passed, said eeley. AfTermites • Household Pests ter researching her father’s diagnosis, she began to learn through books, Bed Bugs • Fire Ants and through real life, what cancer does to the patient, and the surrounding Polk County 479-234-2038 loved ones. “ When I realized they weren’t going to be able to do anyScott County 479-637-6064 thing, my hope was that somehow I can make sure this doesn’t happen to 5 Year No Price Increase Guarantee another little girl. If we help just one person, we know we’ve done what we were suppose to do.

In late 2013, Team Chris was melded in with Bearcats for a Cure, the Mena High School R elay for Life team. K eeley has led that group as Team Captain for the last two years. “ Mrs. G ordon is the sponsor and she is the greatest sponsor ever, she said. ith her guidance, eeley and other students have wor ed tirelessly to raise money and awareness throughout their school and community.

Fundraisers for the group have varied from yard sales and 5K runs to cupcake sales and ‘ E gg My Y ard,’ a fundraiser where she dressed as the E aster Bunny and ‘ egged’ yards with plastic eggs. “ We did a fundraiser my junior year for Mrs. Larson, who had breast cancer. We did a cupca e fundraiser for her it was one of my favorites. e love to help everyone ut she’s the only single individual that we’ve gotten to help, Jones explained.

Through those fundraisers, Bearcats for a Cure raised over $ 10,363 this year and since 2013, over $ 25,000. “ It makes me really happy and ma es me feel li e I’ve accomplished something. My first year, I made a goal of , and raised , , so the last year we upped the goal CALL 479-243-9600 to $ 8,000 and fell just short. “ This year, we wanted to exceed our goal so we did so much. We had a lot of little fundraisers to raise as much as we could and we did well. Surrounded y many helpers, she said Am er rewer donated her pageant proceeds this year and ayla Mendo a launched a girls night fundraiser at her shop. She also said that Amanda arrett went a ove and eyond for her. She has done so much and has donated it all. ags of candy and eggs, tutus for relay for life, she has een a tremendous help. She also received help from Tim i er, Stacy Nash, and Steve R ichie, who all sponsored her for R elay night. “ The money they gave, provided food, decorations, and everything we needed for our ooth.

“Serving your families with With K eeley now graduated from Mena High School, her next trek will take her to the U niversity of Central Dignity & Care for over 80 years” Arkansas in Conway this fall to work on her Bachelors Degree in Special E ducation and her Masters in O cSelected Funeral & Life Insurance Agent cupational Therapy. She also plans to advocate for Alzeimer’s disease, which took her grandmother. “ There Member of the National Funeral Directors Assoc. isn’t a lot of awareness for this in Arkansas and so I would like to start doing something for that. I’ll still raise Manufacturer 611 Janssen, Mena, AR of Quality CNC Parts awareness for cancer but I’d like to do that for my Mimi as well. It’s just as sad and heartbreaking as cancer.

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479.394.4248 The reigns of Team Captain of Bearcats for a Cure will be handed over to her younger sister, Marley, who 104 Port Arthur Avenue also knows all too well the pain of losing a loved one to cancer and shares the same passion as her sister.

Mena, AR 71953-3344 Marley and Mom have helped out a lot and I will continue to help as much as I can.

As for the money raised by their team and others, Jones knows that research is where the funding is needed most. They’ve started finding different things to help slow cancer down ut new studies are needed.

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he largest program of its kind, participants in the Duke TIP 7 th G rade Talent Search identify academic strengths, develop abilities and interests, and celebrate their achievements at a crucial time when they are forming their identities and looking ahead to the future. TIP assists families in determining how advance their students’ academic abilities are and what level of educational challenge is appropriate.

As part of the talent search enrollment, Duke TIP registers eligible 7 th graders to take wither the ACT ( no writing) or SAT as an above-level test. This allows students to have greater insight into their abilities and it gives them the opportunity to preview a college entrance exam.

The u e niversity TIP sponsored its first talent search in , attracting over , th grade participants. This year, they attracted over , . Since its inception, over . million students have ta en part in a u e TIP talent search.

Duke TIP’s talent searches provide these academically talented students with advanced learning opportunities, challenging resources, and special recognition of their achievements. The talent searches also serve as the entry point to our renowned summer residential programs for students in grades 5 through 12.

London Copelin is a 7 th grade student at Mena Middle School. London was eligible to participate in the Duke TIP because he achieved a ualifying score at or a ove the th percentile on a recent grade-level test. He has een identified as part of a select group who would enefit from participation in the u e TIP program for academically talented students. ondon ualified and attended the Ar ansas Recognition Ceremony at the sity of Arkansas in Little R ock on May 5, 2016.

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There are only 14 students selected from the state of Arkansas to go on the all-expenses paid trip. During the trip, Maya will be able to visit Washington’s famous monuments, memorials, and institutions, and attend meetings with their Congressional delegation on Capitol Hill. Close- p students get a first-hand loo at the American political system and consider what role they play in our democracy.

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he DeQ ueen Mena E ducation Service Cooperative’s 2016 Science Destination Challenge was held Friday, May 6th at the CMA’s Iron Mountain facility. Approximately 300 students competed in the event and represented 13 consortium schools.

The event was created to promote interest in science and engineering in a competitive, hands-on atmosphere. In recognition of those students in grades 4-12 whose school-level competition scores earned them the opportunity to compete at the DME SC area level, top finishers received medals for first, second, and third place in each of the nine categories catapult, egg drop, electric car, paper airplane, paper rocket, rollercoaster, sailboat, toothpick bridge, and multimedia ( with four subcategories) .

In addition, students meeting the college’s criteria were eligible for scholarships from Cossatot Community College of the U niversity of Arkansas and R ich Mountain Community College.

M SC said the following organi ations and usinesses assisted with the event Christian Motorcyclists Association, CCCU A, Chance Lyle and the Arkansas Army National G uard, Scott Davis and the E lectric Cooperatives of Arkansas, R MCC, and the U nion Bank of Mena.

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Acorn Graduating Class of 2016 Scholarships & Awards The following scholarship information was provided by the O uachita R iver School District. The following scholarships have been awarded to the Acorn High School Senior Class of 2016. The total potential value of scholarships awarded is $ 591,450.

scholarship valued at $ 13,000.

Selena Maechler has been awarded the E lmer R ainwater Family Scholarship valued at $ 500, the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship valued at $ 13,000, and the Lloyd Lee Lott Memorial scholarship valued at $ 7 50, for a total of $ 14,250.

Macie Adams has been awarded the Herman E . Davis scholarship valued at $ 500, the Acorn Alumni scholarship valued at $ 7 50, a Farm Credit scholarship valued at $ 1,000, the U niversity of Arkansas at Fort Smith Academic E xcellence Award for a potential value of $ 14,000, the Arkansas Academic Challenge scholarship valued at $ 14,000, and the Anna Cress Memorial scholarship valued at $ 500, for a total value of $ 30,300.

E lizabeth Baker has been awarded the Arkansas Academic Challenge scholarship valued at $ 14,000, the Polk County Farm Bureau scholarship valued at $ 600, the Mena/ Polk County Chamber of Commerce scholarship valued at $ 1,000, and a Southern Arkansas U niversity Blue and G old Presidential scholarship valued at $ 44,000, for a total of $ 59,600.

Connor McConnell has been awarded the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship valued at $ 13,000.

Hunter Myers has been awarded the Central Baptist College Music Scholarship valued at $ 20,000.

Ashton Pardun has been awarded the Arkansas Academic Challenge scholarship valued at $ 14,000, the Felicia Drake Huff Memorial scholarship valued at $ 400, for a total of $ 14,400.

Catelyn R eynolds has been awarded the R ich Mountain Community College Caroll G . & Louise Davis E ndowment scholarship valued at $ 2,000, the Arkansas Academic Challenge scholarship valued at $ 13,000, and the R obert L. Morrow scholarship valued at $ 400, for a total of $ 15,400.

E than Bird has been awarded the Arkansas Academic scholarship valued at $ 13,000.

Daric E chols has been awarded the U niversity of Arkansas at Fort Smith Boreham E ngineering scholarship valued at $ 44,000, and the Arkansas G overnor’s Distinguished scholarship valued at $ 40,000, for a total of $ 84,000.

Lane Ferguson has been awarded the Arkansas Academic scholarship valued at $ 13,000, and the R ich Mountain Community College John & Lillie Faulkner E ndowment scholarship valued at $ 1,000, for a total of $ 14,000.

Bethany R owell has been awarded the R ich Mountain Community Blasberg Memorial E ndowment G rant valued at $ 1,000.

Charissa Shelly has been awarded the Arkansas Academic Challenge scholarship valued at $ 14,000, the Arkansas Tech Distinguished Scholars Award valued at $ 36,000, and the O uachita Arts & Crafts G uild scholarship valued at $ 500, for a total of $ 50,500.

Shawn G oss has been awarded the Arkansas Academic Challenge scholarship valued at $ 14,000, and an Arkansas Tech Distinguished Scholars award valued at $ 36,000, for a total of $ 50,000.

Caleb Tilley has been awarded the Central Baptist College Music Scholarship valued at $ 40,000.

Z ephrey Harvey has been awarded the Arkansas Academic Challenge scholarship valued at $ 14,000, and a Southern Arkansas U niversity Blue and G old scholarship valued at $ 26,400, for a total of $ 40,400.

Blake Head has been awarded the Arkansas Academic Challenge scholarship valued at $ 13,000.

Travis Huff has been awarded the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship valued at $ 14,000, and the U niversity of Central Arkansas Distinguished scholarship valued at $ 34,000, for a total of $ 48,000.

Ty Langley has been awarded the Arkansas Academic Challenge scholarship valued at $ 13,000.

Ashlee Long has been awarded the R ich Mountain Community College Trio E ducation Talent Search scholarship valued at $ 500, and the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship valued at $ 13,000, for a total of $ 13,500.

Taylar Loyd has been awarded the Arkansas Academic Challenge

16,550.

R achel Wallace has been awarded the R ich Mountain Community College Nachtrieb Tuition scholarship valued at $ 1,000, the Arkansas Academic Challenge scholarship valued at $ 13,000, the Mary Davis Memorial scholarship valued at $ 1,400, the E .L. “ Chief” Simmons scholarship valued at $ 350, the Felicia Drake Huff Memorial scholarship valued at $ 400, and the Jason R ichmond Art scholarship valued at $ 400, for a total of

Jamie Z iemniak has been awarded the R ich Mountain Community Collage E d & Dorothy Stevenson E ndowed Tuition G rant valued at $ 1,000, and the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship valued at $ 13,000, for a total of $ 14,000.

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Memorial Day 2016

May 25, 2016

THE POLK COUNTY PULSE

We Salute All Military Men & Women and Their Families!

The Mena Emblem Club will present the Veteran’s Memorial Day Service at the Veteran’s Monument on the Polk County Courthouse Lawn on Monday, May 30, at 11 a.m. All civic organizations and businesses are invited to participate by placing a wreath during the ceremony. If you are a new participant, please contact Beth at 394-1372 so that your organization can be placed in the program.

Memorial Day Tributes will be played daily through May 30th on 104.1 KENA FM, 105.3 KQOR FM & KENA 1450 AM

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REMEMBERING THESE 152 POLK COUNTY SOLDIERS WHO PAID THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE PROTECTING OUR FREEDOMS! World War I Feaster Bailey Robert Bard George Bates Joel Baugh Charles Bennett Arthur Boerstler George Carper George Cook William Cook Will Daniels Claude Eddleman Lawrence Farley Frank Fried Wyatt Gann Lee Graves William Guinn Robert Hilton Lemuel Loftis Ben Matteson Douglas McDaniel Baxter Melton Wesley Miller Murtchie Mitchell Gentry Nesbest Joseph Norton Steel Ramsey Barney Sammons

Samuel Schell Harold Shetley Ross Standridge Sam Suit Wagoner Trow Frank Ward Jr. William Ward Herbert Woodell Runie Wooley World War II Hollis Almonrode Glenn Anderson Frank Bainum Leon Baker Thomas Bass William Bennett Arbie Bills Samuel Blanton Robert Bobb William Brock Thomas Burgess Jack Burnett Ervin Calicott Howard Cameron James Emory Cole Paul Combs Henry Cooper Waldo Cummings

James Dandridge Grover Davis Walter Derris Charles Ellison Sig Foley William Ford John Forsyth James Fulks Ray Gambol A. Dewitt Gilbert Lester Gillaspy William Gregory Theodore Guinn Chelsea Hall Virgle Hamock Lester Hankins James Hansard Herbert Hardin A.V. Harrison Clyde Harrison Robert Hillard Freeman Hodges Robert Holmes Algia Hoskinson Ralph Howard Teal Hughes Olen Johnson Josephine Kearney

Lincoln Kesterson Odes Lawrence John Lewis Robert Lewis John Lichlyter William Malone Jack Marlar William Martin Robert McCauley Raymond Moore John Musgrave Ernest Oats Eugene Parks Edward Payne Jr. Eugene Philpot Morden Plunkett Clifton Putman John Rabb William Rackley Henry Richardson Harvey Richmond John Roberts Fred Ruddell Foy Rush Eugene Ryan Charles Schott Haskell Simpson Vernon Simpson

Harold Smith Hollis Smith Jesse Smith William Springs W.L. Standridge John Standridge Elmer Stewart George Thirkill Thadeus Tunnell Eddie Terrell Jodie Upchurch George Vaughn Ulysses Webb Clifton White Odis Wilkins Joe Wimberly Richard Wiseman Emmitt Wooley Enoch Wright Korea Bennie Barron Robert Batey Jr. Robert Caudle Everitt Elmore Deltis Fincher George Foshee Elzie Hughes Miles Kidd

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Thursday, 5/26 •11:30 a.m. – Rotary Club of Mena/Polk County meet at apa’s Me ican Caf . Contact Lisa Martin at or Charles itman at for more information.

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

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

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

•5:30 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous women’s eet n ABC Cl b across from Chopping Block, wy, , S., Mena. or .

•5:30 p.m. – Weight Watchers meet at allas Avenue Baptist Church Family Life Center.

Call for more info.

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

•6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meeting at Saint Agnes Church arish all.

•7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous ABC Club across from Chopping Block, wy , S., Mena. or .

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•2:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous ABC Club across from Chopping Block, wy S, Mena. or .

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

•6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meeting at Saint Agnes Church arish all.

•7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Cossatot River State Park Evening Stroll Meeting lace Sandbar Campground nformation Board.

Monday, 5/30 •9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Cossatot River State Park Guided Kayak Tour he cost for the trip is . per person. Cancellations need to be given hours in advance. ayment re uested at arrival, prior to trip. uestions call . Meeting lace isitor Center.

•10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Cossatot River State Park Snorkeling Exploration Snorkel e uipment provided. Wear appropriate clothing for swimming. Minimum age is .

Meeting lace Sandbar arking Lot. •12:00 – 5:00 p.m. – The Cove Branch Library will be open.

•2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Cossatot River State Park Snorkeling Exploration Snorkel e uipment provided. Wear appropriate clothing for swimming. Minimum age is .

Meeting lace Low Water Bridge below isitor Center.

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

•6:30 p.m. – Boy Scouts of America Troop 92 meets at First nited Methodist Church. veryone is welcome.

•6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – AWANA Clubs meet at Grace Bible Church, ighway orth.

•7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous ABC Club across from Chopping Block, wy , S., Mena. or .

Tuesday, 5/31 •8:00 a.m. – The Reynolds Gardner Comn t Men’s Breakfast at the First nited Methodist Church in Mena.

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

•11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – “Art Day” at Mena Art Gallery, Mena St. •11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Free lunch at Vegetarian Soup Kitchen at Mena Seventh ay Adventist Church, olk Fairground Road , Mena. . ake Out available. All are welcome.

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

T e Hatfiel Branch Library will be open.

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

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

•8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at First nited Methodist Church, th ort Arthur. or .

Wednesday, 6/1 •The Emergency warning sirens will be tested in atfield, Wickes, Grannis, andervoort, Cove, and Mena at noon.

•11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Charm Quilters will meet at the Free Will Baptist Church on the corner of etros and Cherry St. •12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – The Cove Branch Library is open.

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

•6:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous Meeting, wy S., Mena.

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

•6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – Regeneration Youth Ministries Regenerating this Generation at Mena Church of God wy ast.

•6:15 p.m. – Discovery Kids indergarten hru th Grade Collide outh Ministry th hru th Grades and Adult Bible Study at allas Avenue Baptist Church.

•7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous ABC Club across from Chopping Block, wy , S., Mena. or .

•7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Inquiry classes into the Catholic Faith begins in the arish all of St. Agnes Catholic Church at th St. here is no cost or obligation and anyone interested is invited to attend. Call or for more information.

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

•ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR in atfield will have an ndian aco inner on Friday, June rd from pm to pm at the Masonic all. A . donation will get you all the fi ings plus a drink dessert. Baked items will also be available to purchase.

•2016 CURETON/FAIR REUNION Saturday, May , at the andervoort Community Center in andervoort, AR, from am bring potluck dish and beverage please no alcohol Contact .

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Friday, 5/27 •8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Road tests are given at the Morrow Street ousing Authority Community Room unless the roads are wet.

Written tests are given at p.m.

•9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Cossatot River State Park Guided Kayak Tour he cost for the trip is . per person. Cancellations need to be given hours in advance. ayment re uested at arrival, prior to trip. uestions call . Meeting lace isitor Center.

•12:00 p.m. – The Lions Meetings are held in the Lions Club ouse on ighway South.

•3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Cossatot River State Park Snorkeling Exploration Snorkel e uipment provided. Wear appropriate clothing for swimming, Minimum age is .

Meeting lace Low Water Bridge below isitor Center.

•6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meeting at Wickes First Baptist Church. nd Street, Wickes AR. •7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Cossatot River State Park Dutch Oven Dessert Bring a bowl and spoon if you can. Meeting lace Sandbar icnic Area.

•7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. – Dance to Don Thompson & Talimena Drive Band, American Legion, Acorn, . admission.

•7:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. - Interact (of Rotary) is hosting a irty hirties s uare dance at the Fair Grounds Commercial Building. Admission is for ages to .

•8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous ABC Club across from Chopping Block, wy , S., Mena. or .

Mt I a Goo l’ a s est al On the Montgomery County Courthouse S uare. For more information call .

Saturday, 5/28 •9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Cossatot River State Park Guided Kayak Tour he cost for the trip is . per person for the trip.

Cancellations need to be given hours in advance. ayment re uested at arrival, prior to trip. uestions call . Meeting lace isitor Center.

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

•8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous ABC Club across from Chopping Block, wy S., Mena. or .

•Mt I a Goo l’ a s est al On the Montgomery County Courthouse S uare. For more information call .

Sunday, 5/29 •9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Cossatot River State Park Guided Kayak Tour he cost for the trip is . per person for the trip.

Cancellations need to be given hours in advance. ayment re uested at arrival, prior to trip. uestions call . Meeting lace isitor Center.

•2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Cossatot River State Park Feed the Critters Meeting lace isitor Center.

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he Mena adycats stormed the niversity of Ar ansas’ ogle Par field on Friday, May , in Fayetteville amid a large crowd of loyal Ladycat fans and pulled out all the stops to bring home the Class 4A Arkansas State Softball Championship trophy for the second consecutive year. In a seven-inning, - game, the adycats were ust as great on the field as they were in the atters o .

Playing the Pocahontas ady Reds ins, oth teams played tremendous defense and ept the game scoreless, many times leaving runners stranded on ase. e hit the all pretty well. e had runners on ase in every inning, we ust couldn’t get that twoout hit to get someone across the plate, said Head Coach Ray Hunter. It wasn’t until the si th inning when Sealy Thigpen made it across home plate, than s to a hit y Reagan Si es to claim the first scoring run of the day.

That rallied the adycats to another level and when the top of the seventh inning rolled around, a renewed spirit launched the team into victory. ordan ard noc ed the all out of the par , ringing the score to - . en i Spurgin made it to first ase on a hit to center field and was rought home y a sacrifice unt from risten esterson, sealing the score at - . hen the Reds ins too the field in the ottom of the seventh, the adycats ept them at ay and ultimately shut them out to ring home the gold once again. uring the game, the adycats had a total of twelve hits with an overall team atting average of . .

Pitcher ordan ard had stri eouts, wal ed none, had her first ever high school home run, and was named Most alua le Player of the game. ou could see the oy on her face as she rounded the ases, said Coach Hunter of ard’s seventh inning homer that went sailing over the fence. Of course, as the ultimate team player, she went and congratulated every ody else for eing a part of it, he continued.

In the last four years, the adycats have won games and have lost an average of only - games per year. Coach Hunter said, This is the most successful group of seniors that we’ve ever had. They’ve had help from several teammates along the way. Five of the si seniors are committed to various colleges to continue their careers in softball.

As Coach Ray Hunter put it last wee , This team doesn’t now what it’s li e to not play in a state championship game. The senior players on the adycats, ordan ard, en i Spurgin, risten esterson, Macy rotherton, Madelyn rotherton, and aryan Tori , have een in the state finals all four of their high school years, placing runner-up the first two years, and claiming the ultimate title the following two years. It’s o vious to their fans that their e perience and dedication made for an un elieva le high school career and many stories for the history books.

Ladycat Kenzi Spurgin #11

We are so proud of you and your team and all you have accomplished as Ladycats.

This team will forever be remembered!!

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11 Love you! Dad, Mom, Kaitlyn, Meme and Pops

Words cannot express how proud your dad and I are of you and your teammates. Eleven years of countless hours of practice, many thousands of miles, different hotels every weekend (and none were on the beach), too many restaurants to mention. You have made some of the best friends you will ever have and your memories will last a lifetime. The lessons you have learned are tremendous and will help you with life’s experiences.

You have learned that you get out of life exactly what you put into it. You had an awesome support system, family, church family, a community, many friends, lots of coaches and all of them never doubting you could do anything you put your mind to.

We are honored to call you our daughter and we thank you for always giving everything you had. “We will always be your biggest fans!” We can’t wait to watch you play for Crowder College!

Love, Dad & Mom

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Congratulations, Ladycats!

Congratulations, Ladycats!

Team Teamwork makes the Dreamwork!

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It was a pleasure representing Mena.

Thank you to the Mena High School Family and the community for all of your support over the years.

Thanks to our family and friends!

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We are so proud of you, Kenzi and all the girls!

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Bearcats Earn Runner-Up in State Championship

BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com

he Mena Bearcat Soccer team made history when they brought home the Arkansas Class 4A State R unner-U p trophy last Saturday, May 21. Bearcat fans made the trek to R azorback Field at the U niversity of Ar ansas to cheer on the team who made it to the final dance for the first time in Mena’s school history.

Led by Coach Craig Bentley, the boys gave it their all as they battled the Dardanelle Sand Lizards for the title. The game was 1-0 when the second half began with the Sand Lizards ahead. Dardanelle was able to keep their rhythm going until the end, taking the top spot after defeating the Bearcats 5-0.

Although, they brought home the R unner-U p trophy, their fans and school could not be more proud of the season they have had. Coach Bentley said, “ These kids have earned everything they have gotten all year. We had a great mix of upperclassmen, foreign exchange students, and younger players who really meshed well together. We made it our goal to win the conference championship and we knew if we did that, the rest would take care of itself.” ith a Conference Championship and a State Runner- p title, the earcats’ record this year stands at - , with a - conference record. I’m really proud of how our ids represented themselves throughout the year. It didn’t end li e we had hoped, ut there was a lot to cele rate from this year. It wasn’t always easy, ut they found a way to win the conference championship and play through the state tournament and earn a state championship game birth. They helped put Mena soccer back on the map, now we just hope to keep it going in the coming years.”

Coach Bentley also explained how the support system of family and fans help boost the team and are always there to comfort them no matter what. “ I especially want to thank my wife, Sarah. It is not easy eing a coach’s wife, plus eing usy with her own o and running our two ids around to their multiple activities. She does an awesome job. I know win or lose she is always there to support me 110% .”

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corn Lady Tiger, Tori Barrett, lead them to 4th place in team competition with a 1st place in Shot Put and 3rd in Discus at the Class 1A State Track and Field Meet, held at Harrison High School, May 2, 2106. Tori also represented Acorn at the Meet of Champions held at R ussellville High School on May 14, 2016. Tori earned All State Honors with her victory. Morgan Fagan placed nd in the meter run. In the meter relay, Acorn finished nd with endra ranson, Autumn Rice, Faith Hill, and Morgan Fagan. In the meter relay, endra ranson, rittany ilhite, Faith Hill, and Morgan Fagan placed 2nd, earning All State Honors in both relays. In the 3200 meter run, Morgan Fagan placed th and endra ranson th.

The Acorn Jr. Tigers were Conference Champions with a dominating 184 points to Caddo Hills and Trinity Christian’s 134 and 131, respectively, and the Lady Tigers were Conference R unner-U p.

In Acorn Sr. oys Trac action, Acorn finished rd in the conference meet and th at the State Championships held May 2nd. Nathan Chaney, E than Bird, Aaron Bissell, and Tyler Bates placed 2nd in the 400 meter relay earning All State Honors. Nathan Chaney was also 4th in 100 meters and th in meters. than ird was th in .

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How to Make Your Dream Home a Reality StatePoint Spring is pea home- uying season, ut for some, a low credit score may ma e it difficult for their dream home to ecome a reality.

Nearly a third of millennials ( ages 18 to 34) hope to purchase a home within the next year, but more than 40 percent may not have the credit to do so, according to a survey from Trans nion, a leading credit ureau.

In contrast, the survey found older people’s intent to purchase a home etter aligns with their financial standing. For e ample, percent of those ages to said they plan to buy a home within the next year -- the same percent that has a super prime credit score -- an attractive trait for mortgage lenders.

As you start house hunting this spring, what markets are heating up?

The Northeast is a hot mar et, according to Trans nion findings, with percent of respondents indicating intent to purchase a home in the region. The est was a close second, with percent, followed y the South with percent and percent of people in the Midwest.

If you’re planning to purchase a home this year, TransU nion offers several important tips to consider to help make your dream home a reality: Chec your credit report Applying for a mortgage Mortgage lenders will loo at your credit score and report when you apply for a mortgage, so ma e sure your information is up to date. It’s est to check your report three months before you start looking at new homes to make sure your score is in a healthy range.

Start planning early our credit score is uilt over a lifetime of spending. eep an eye on your score and trac how your spending ha its affect it. uild credit Consumers with low or no credit should ta e steps to uild a healthy credit score.

How? Paying bills on time, making sure you’re keeping a low credit utilization ratio ( the amount of credit you’re using out of your available credit) , and even asking your landlord to report rent payments to a credit bureau such as Trans nion are all ways you can uild credit.

• Shop around: R esearch mortgages and interest rates to receive a competitive offer. our credit score is of the utmost importance since lenders will check your score and report to make sure you will be able to responsibly pay ac the mortgage loan.

Ma e a financial plan Putting down a larger down payLICENSED RESIDENTIAL ment will lower your monthly mortgage payment, but don’t AND COMMERCIAL put down more than you can afford. Also eep in mind that CONTRACTOR you will need funds for closing costs, including a home inspection, efore you can purchase your home. eep an open mind It may ta e time to uild credit and save enough money for a down payment. ven if your finances aren’t in shape for a home now, it doesn’t mean homeownership isn’t a realistic possi ility for the future.

More home- uying tips can e found at www.transunion.com

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Cureton/Fair Family Reunion 2016 Cureton/Fair Reunion Saturday, My 28, 2016 at Vandervoort Community Center in Vandervoort, AR, from 11 am - ? Bring potluck dish and beverage (please no alcolhol) Contact: 870-334-2610.

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Coon’s Celebrate 50th Anniversary

Rev. Roger and Janice Coon will be celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at Harvey Assembly of God, 25955 E. Hwy 28, Harvey, Dr. 72841. RSVP: Barney 281-309-8448.

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Cor a a nd Cheyene K i ng , of Mena , a r e the p r oud p a r ents of a b a b y b oy, b or n on Ma y 1 7 th.

Monta na a nd B enj a mi n S ter ner , of Mena , a r e the p r oud p a r ents of a b a b y g i r l, b or n on Ma y 1 7 th.

A shley Ca i n a nd L og a n D a v i s, of Cov e, a r e the p r oud p a r ents of a b a b y b oy, b or n on Ma y 1 7 th.

J essi ca a nd J oshua S house, of Cov e, a r e the p r oud p a r ents of a b a b y b oy, b or n on Ma y 1 8 th.

CUTEST PET PIC A Collie named Tucker and a Papillon named Colt. Owned by Linda Harris 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

Wayne and Judy Fryar will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, May 29, 2016.

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#LOL 5 key facts about Prostate Cancer:A little boy was kneeling beside his bed with his mother and grandmother 1. Affects 1 in every 6 men and softly saying his prayers, “Dear God, please bless Mummy and Daddy 2. Deadlier than breast cancer and all the family and please give me a good night’s sleep.”

3. Detectable in early stages Suddenly he looked up and shouted, “And don’t forget to give me a bicycle 4. NOT an old man’s disease 5. Does NOT go away if you avoid for my birthday!!” testing. Gentlemen: We encourage you to get “There is no need to shout like that,” said his mother. “God isn’t deaf.” a PSA blood test.

“No,” said the little boy, “but Grandma is.”

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

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

Mena Police Department May 15, 2016 Report was taken of a family dog biting a local man.

May 16, 2016 David Heard, 29, of Mena was arrested on several outstanding warrants for failure to pay fines and court costs.

A Mena woman reported that someone had stolen a television set from a closet in her home. Case is pending interview of suspect.

Employees at a local retail store reported a shoplifter. Case is pending further investigation, review of surveillance tapes, and interview of suspect.

Report was taken of an altercation at a local fast food restaurant. Case is pending.

May 17, 2016 Report was taken of an altercation between two local people. Case is pending.

May 18, 2016 o criminal reports filed.

May 19, 2016 o reports filed.

May 20, 2016 Robert Samuel Bush, 33, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding warrant.

May 21, 2016 Amber Thomasson, 33, of Mena was charged with criminal impersonation, theft of property, obstructing governmental operations, and fraudulent use of a credit card.

Michael Trivette, 24, of Mena was arrested and charged with theft of property.

olk Co nt S er ff’s e art ent May 16, 2016 Arrested was Aaron F. Ollar, 28, of Mena, on two Warrants for Failure to Appear.

May 17, 2016 Report of a domestic disturbance on olk near atfield. One of the parties left the residence for the night.

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

Report from Polk County Detention Center of damage done to the facility by an inmate. Information has been provided to the rosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Arrested was Johnny A. Myers, 47, of Cove, on ten Warrants for Violation of the Arkansas Hot Check Law. Arrested was Charlie R. Scott, 24, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

Arrested was Greg D. Brewer, 47, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear.

May 18, 2016 Report from complainant on Polk 77 near Mena of a missing trailer, loaded with equipment, valued at $8,450.00.

Investigation continues.

May 19, 2016 Report of a gunshot victim on Muscadine Lane near the Potter community led to the arrest of Lilly J. Henry, 43, of Mena, on Charges of Aggravated Assault on a Family Member and Domestic Battery 2nd Degree.

Report from complainant on Bunyard Lane in the Ink community of a missing laptop, valued at $314.99.

May 20, 2016 Arrested was Crystal L. Davis, 32, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear.

Report of an unattended death on Polk 44 near Mena. The scene was released to the Polk County Coroner.

Report from Polk County Communication Center of an unauthorized person transmitting on the law enforcement radio.

Report of a domestic disturbance on Polk 41 South near the Potter community. Information has been provided to the rosecuting Attorney’s Office for

further consideration.

May 21, 2016 Report from complainant on Highway 375 West near Mena of the breakin to a storage building and theft of antiques, equipment and electronics, all valued at $1,955.00. Investigation continues.

Report of a disturbance at Wilhelmina Lake near the Rocky community led to the arrest of Jeromy C. Mulanax, 36, of Mena, on a Charge of Disorderly Conduct.

Report of a domestic disturbance on Roach Avenue in Mena led to the

arrest of Jesse S. Lively, 22, of Mena, on a Charge of Domestic Battery 3rd Degree.

May 22, 2016 Report from complainant on Highway 88 East near Mena of being harassed by an acquaintance. Information has been provided to the rosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. olk County Sheriff’s Office worked one vehicle accident this week.

Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 25 Incarcerated Inmates.

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