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New Piece of Life Saving Equipment at Mena Fire Department It may not be the kind of equipment one would usually think of when we say “Life saving” and “Fire Department”, but not everything a firefighter uses in personal protection is taken to the scene of a fire or rescue situation.

Through the sharing of an expense for a mandatory new washer-extractor the Mena Fire Department has acquired a piece of equipment that will help save firefighters lives. With the help of the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and a $3,000 grant from the Western Arkansas Fire and Rescue Association, a new Dexter T400 Washer-Extractor is now available to clean the clothing of firefighters.

The machine is not only used to remove the smell of smoke from the clothing and gear, its main purpose is to wash firefighters clothing at the optimal RPM with the right soap to adequately clean the clothing of deadly carcinogens that

Submitted photo: Pictured from left to right: Polk County Judge Brandon Ellison. Mena Fire Department Assistant Chief Charles Hankins. Mena Mayor Seth Smith. Mena Fire Engineer Jason Head. Mena Fire Chief Steve Egger and OEM Coordinator Kris Lyle.

House Fire in Shady Grove...

Just before 9:30 Thursday morning a call went out of a house fire on Polk 41 in Shady Grove just west of Mena. Shady Grove Fire & Rescue along with Polk County Sheriffs office, Mena Fire Department and Southwest EMS responded to the scene along with Rich Mountain Electric to cut power. Reports are it may have been an electrical fire near the hot water heater. There weren’t any inhabitants at the time of the fire and the fire was put out quickly. There were no injuries. The home has sustained heavy smoke damage.

department personnel come into contact with on the job.

According to a press release “The city of Mena will own, house and maintain the washer-extractor equipment.” And in what will be good news for all fire departments in the county, Polk County has agreed to pay $3,498.23 for the right for all county fire departments to use the washer to clean the harmful carcinogens from their clothing.

County Judge Brandon Ellison and Mena Mayor Seth Smith signed an agreement that is in effect until December 31st, 2022 and will automatically renew every four years unless written notification is made.

Fire Chief Steve Egger, the City of Mena and Polk County have gotten ahead of a mandate. By 2022, a washer-extractor of this quality will be mandatory in each county in the state.

Arvest Bank Names Self Associate Mortgage Lender MENA, Ark. (Oct. 10, 2019) – Arvest Bank is pleased to announce Alyvia Self has been promoted to associate mortgage lender in Mena.

Self has five years of industry experience and has served in several roles at Arvest, most recently as assistant branch manager. In her new position, Self will work closely with the mortgage loan manager in the generation, evaluation, approval, processing, closing and servicing of real estate loans.

“I am excited to have Alyvia join our mortgage team,” Arvest mortgage loan manager Randy Magness said. “Her

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Arkansas Sheriff ’s Association Awards Red Ribbon Week Support Grant to Holly Harshman Elementary School Sheriff Scott Sawyer and Mena School Resource Officer, Justin Wagner presented Holly Harshman Elementary School with the Arkansas Sheriff Association award grant of $2,000.

The monies will be used to purchase incentive prizes and rewards for HHE’s positive behavior system “Bearcat Eyes Are Watching You” monthly pep assemblies and the 2019 Red Ribbon Week (RRW) activities during October 28th-November 1, 2019.

HHE will be joining the nation’s unified initiative supporting the 2019 Red Ribbon Week theme “Send A Message; Stay Drug Free!”

HHE School Counselor, Vicky Maye and Behavioral Interventionist, Ashlyn Watts have worked together in the application of the grant with the mission to share the importance of recognizing October for “Saying No to Drugs and Bullying!”

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Reflections From History & Faith The Church and Ideology By Jeff Olson When the Church was born through Jesus Christ, He gave her an identity and a mission; a mission which He knew would be a challenge and be challenged from the get-go. He also knew then that the world would continue to compete with the Church for the heart and soul of man and do so through the wily schemes of Satan (Ephesians 6:11). This challenge has not changed, but it does come through more avenues than ever before, many of which fall into some form of ideology.

Ideology has been defined in various ways, but mostly in political terms. However, it all boils down to a different kind of faith; a faith in man’s reason and ability to have all the answers to the fundamental questions and problems of life; to be the ultimate arbiter of right and wrong and truth and justice. Ideology's forms come under many names, but range from extreme nationalism to various derivatives and degrees of socialism and modern liberalism - or a combination thereof.

Ideology's abstract nature has unfortunately too often made it subject to the desires and ambitions of those who endeavor to substitute secular doctrines and goals for religious doctrines and goals on a national scale, and in some nations to the point of totalitarianism and tyranny.

Such was the case with Nazis Germany and communist Russia. Ideology places man at the center of the universe and does not recognize his imperfection and imperfectibility in this life. In other words, it does not account for the human condition - original sin. As such, ideology leaves little to no room for humanity, humility nor an appreciation of the lessons of history and our vulnerability for repeating the hard, tragic

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and costly ones. Ideology inverts Biblical doctrine in that God is not God, rather the state is god. It denies the Christian doctrine of salvation through grace, substituting collective salvation by the state here on earth and even using religious terminology to make it sound more innocuous and acceptable. Ideologues believe that human nature and human society may be improved to the point of perfection by applying the techniques of physical and biological sciences to the governance of men. Today, in America, we see this attempt at creating a celestial paradise here on earth under various labels, but most have in common a belief in moral relativism. Because religion is man’s attempt to reach God and Christianity is God’s attempt to reach man, the Church and ideology are antithetical to one another. Lack of this distinction has lead to a misunderstanding of the Church’s identity as well as a dilution of her effectiveness in her missions of evangelism and of affecting our society and culture in a powerful way for Jesus Christ.

In today’s postmodern society, we no longer see much reference or influence of Judeo/Christian core values or the lessons of history in many of our traditional institutions and forums of public and political discourse. Those values and lessons are too often considered outmoded and archaic, with little or no relevance to the current “progressive,” politically-correct counterculture. When ideology begins to replace Biblical truth as the basis for guiding a society; when a society becomes so paralyzed and polarized over opinions and ideas without a transcendent frame of reference or an overarching standard for individual freedom and the common good, then that soci-

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MyPulseNews.com news@mypulsenews.com 479-243-9600 ety unravels because there is no cohesive bond, no common value system holding it together. This divisiveness is seen profusely in the cultural tribalism and identity politics so prevalent in America today. We cannot continue on this course without losing our nation (Mark 3:25).

By rejecting the moral absolutes of the Bible and holding to a belief that there is no such thing as a truth beyond what each person defines for himself or herself, then the opportunities for reasoned, principled discourse are minimized. Thus, all that is left is differing opinions from which people disagree and clash and never arrive at a true rational consensus. This is becoming more commonplace today, as people resort to personal disparagement as a replacement for honest and frank debate, mostly because of ignorance and arrogance. It's much easier to call someone a bigot or racist than to take the time to have a civil discussion and to courteously and humbly listen and consider another's viewpoint. This is happening all about us, all the way from family, church, society, in many of our institutions of higher learning, and especially at our highest levels of government where lack of compromise and progress are seriously harming our country.

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first to recognize ideology and see it for what it is and understand that it is intended to reconstruct and perfect society and human nature and thus is hostile to enduring order and justice and freedom. It seeks to overthrow the spiritual and moral and social order, substituting human schemes and methods for revealed and transcendent truth. Therefore, the ultimate consequence is not the betterment of the people but power and control over them.

Historically, many ideologies developed from an economic and political doctrine at a time when the spiritual vitality and the influence of churches were in decline. It appears that history may be repeating itself.

Before the Church can successfully battle ideology and change the culture, she must recover her own identity and culture through re-discovering her priorities and chief mission as expressed in the Great Commission (Matthew 28:16-20). However, we must also remember that Christianity is all inclusive in its application to every aspect of our lives. Through living a Christian worldview, all of life will be under the lordship of Jesus Christ thus equipping each of us to discern truth and engage spiritually and boldly (Ephesians 6:12-17) in the battles at hand, including those that are cultural and political.

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Police Reports...

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.

Polk County Arraignment Report Cody D. Dees, age 34, was arraigned on two counts. Count one of Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia. The count states that on or about September 3rd, 2019, the above defendant did posses with the purpose to use the drug paraphernalia to inject, ingest, inhale or otherwise introduce Methamphetamine into the human body, constituting a Class C Felony.

Mr. Howard was also arraigned on an additional count of Delivery Of Methamphetamine or Cocaine. The count states that on July 16, 2019, the defendant did, acting alone or as an accomplice, deliver methamphetamine to another person in a quantity of less than two grams, constituting a Class C Felony.

James B. Stuart Jr, age 50, was arraigned on two counts. Count one Possession Of A Schedule 2 Controlled Substance. The count states that on or about October 5th, 2018, the defendant unlawfully possessed methamphetamine in an amount less than 2 grams, constituting a Class D Felony.

Mr. Stuart was also arraigned on an additional count Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia that on or about October 5th, 2018 the defendant did posses with the purpose to use the drug paraphernalia to inject, ingest, inhale or otherwise introduce Methamphetamine into the human body, constituting a Class D Felony.

Harry B. Laird Jr, age 59, was arraigned on one count for possession Of A Schedule 2 Controlled Substance. The count states that on or about October 7th, 2019, the defendant unlawfully possessed methamphetamine in an amount of more than 2 grams, but less than 10 grams constituting a Class C Felony. **The State of Arkansas hereby notifies the defendant that it intends to pursue enhanced penalties due to the fact that he has been convicted of 4 or more felonies.

Ian A. Hoffman, age 18, was arraigned on four counts. Count one for Theft Of Property, a class A Misdemeanor. The

count states that on or about August 15th, 2019 the said defendant, acting alone or as an accomplice, did unlawfully and knowingly take or exercise unauthorized control over property , valued at $1,000 or less, with purpose of depriving the owner thereof.

Count two for Theft Of Property. The count states that on or about August 13th, 2019 the said defendant, acting alone or as an accomplice, did unlawfully and knowingly take or exercise unauthorized control over property , valued at less than $5,000 bit more than $1,000, with purpose of depriving the owner thereof, a Class D Felony.

Count three and four for Breaking Or Entering. The counts state that on or about August 13th, 2019 the said defendant, acting alone or as an accomplice, did unlawfully and feloniously break or enter a building, structure or vehicle of another with the purpose of committing theft, constituting a Class D Felony.

Mena Police Department Report October 6, 2019 Christopher Sanders, 31, of Mena was served an outstanding warrant.

Christopher Brown, 35, of Mena was charged with disorderly conduct and public intoxication. The arrest followed an incident at a local laundromat.

October 7 & 8, 2019 Harry Laird, 59, of Oden was charged with possession of methamphetamine or cocaine with intent to deliver and theft of property. The arrest followed a traffic stop.

A Mena man reported that he had lost a gun. It was entered as missing into the National Crime Information Center.

October 9 & 10, 2019 Employees at a local retail store reported that someone had shoplifted several items.

Case pends further review of surveillance tapes and identification and identity of the suspect.

Report was made of a possible child abuse case. Case has been turned over to other authorities.

October 11, 2019 Report was made of someone breaking into a self-storage facility. Case pends further information.

A local woman reported that she is being harassed by a neighbor. No charges filed.

October 12, 2019 Corwin Anderson, 35, of Mena was charged with DWI (drugs) and careless driving. The arrest followed an accident.

Curtis Parnell, 35, of Mena was charged with shoplifting. The arrest followed a call to a local department store.

Polk County Sheriff’s Report October 7, 2019 Arrested by an officer with the Arkansas Game & Fish was Joshua R. Neer, 34, of Hatfield, on two Warrants for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

October 8, 2019 No reports were filed.

October 9, 2019 Discovery of an illegal substance led to a 14-year-old male being issued Juvenile Citations for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The juvenile was released to the custody of a parent/guardian.

Report from complainant on Polk 93 near Rocky of an unauthorized person on their property led to a Citation for Criminal Mischief being issued to Tracy Norwood.

October 10, 2019 Traffic stop on Polk 37 near Potter led to the arrest of Brenda Watson, 53, of Mena, on a Dallas County, Texas Warrant. Additional information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Report from complainant on Polk 302 near Cherry Hill of the theft of a mailbox. Investigation continues.

Report from complainant on Highway 375 West near Shady Grove of the break-in and

vandalism done to a residence, causing $1,275.00 in damages. Investigation continues.

Report from complainant on Highway 375 West near Mena of damage done to a vehicle window. Deputy responded.

Arrested was Michael R. Elmore, 35, of Gillham, on Charges of Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License, No Vehicle License, No Proof of Insurance, Obstructing Governmental Operations and a Sevier County Warrant.

Arrested was Jennifer A. M. Emfinger, 34, of Mena, on a Warrant for Felony Failure to Appear.

October 11, 2019 Report from complainant on Polk 136 near Cove of items missing from a rental property. Deputy responded.

Arrested was David H. Horton, 33, of Mena, on a Charge of Possessing an Instrument of Crime.

October 12, 2019 Report from a business on Highway 71 South in Hatfield of vandalism done to a sign. The suspects were located, and then made repairs to the sign.

Report of a disturbance on West Boundary Road near Mena. Deputies responded.

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

October 13, 2019 Request for assistance for a hiker on the Athens Big Fork Trail. Officers from the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission and the U.S. Forest Service responded.

Request for welfare check on Highway 8 West near Rocky. Deputy responded.

Arrested was Nathaniel A. Riley, 36, of Mena, on a Charge of Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License.

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

Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 29 Incarcerated Inmates , with 11 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.

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Renick Honored with Patriot Award Mena, Arkansas – Arkansas Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense operational committee, announced today that Mary Renick, Polk County Librarian, was honored with a Patriot Award in recognition of extraordinary support to her employee Sgt. Mike Moe serving in the US Air Force Reserve.

According to Dolly Henley, volunteer for ESGR, “the Patriot Award was created

by ESGR to publicly recognize individuals who provide outstanding patriotic support and cooperation to their employees, who like the citizen warriors before them, have answered their nation’s call to serve. Renick was nominated for being highly supportive of the Air Force by their Reserve Component employee, Sgt Malcomb “Mike” Moe. Supportive supervisors are critical to maintaining the strength and readiness of the nation’s Military and Reserve units.”

Sgt. Moe nominated Renick for the award for her commitment to go above and beyond to support him as a member of the Arkansas US Air Force Reserve, 913th Airlift Group. Moe said she understands what

it means to be a member of the US Armed Forces.

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense operational committee, seeks to foster a culture in which all employers support and value the employment and military service of members of the National Guard and Reserve in the United States. ESGR facilitates and promotes a cooperative culture of employer support for National Guard and Reserve service by developing and advocating mutually beneficial initiatives, recognizing outstanding employer support, increasing awareness of applicable laws and policies, resolving potential conflicts between employers and their service members, and acting as the employers’ principal advocate within DoD. Paramount to ESGR's mission is encouraging employment of Guardsmen and Reservists who bring integrity, global perspective and proven leadership to the civilian workforce.

For more information about ESGR Outreach Programs, or ESGR volunteer opportunities, please call 1-800-336-4590 or visit www.ESGR.mil.

Photo L to R: ESGR Volunteer Dolly Henley, Polk County Librarian Mary Renick and Sgt. Mike Moe US Air Force Reserve

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Marie Janice DahleTilley, 72, of Hatfield, Arkansas died Sunday, October 6, 2019, at her home. Marie was born on December 27, 1946, to Horace Dahle and Ester Dahle in Montpelier, North Dakota.

Marie graduated from Montpelier High School in 1964 and from North Dakota State University in 1968. Before moving to Hatfield, she had lived in Rochester, Minnesota; Byron, Minnesota; Bear, Delaware; Chamblee, Georgia; and Norcross, Georgia.

Marie was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend and will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

Marie is survived by her loving husband, Bill Tilley of Hatfield; two sons, Brian Ekblad of Rochester, Minnesota and Steven Ekblad of Boerne, Texas; three brothers, David Dahle of Ithaca, New York, Donovan Dahle of Westfield, North Carolina, and Darron Dahle of Palm Springs, California; five grandchildren; and a host of other extended family and friends.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 26 at 2pm at Mena First Assembly of God church located at 2111 Sutherland Ave. Mena, Arkansas. Cremation arrangements entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas.

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Vonetha Jo Rostollan age 51 passed into eternal life Saturday, October 5, 2019 at the age of 51.

Vonetha was born July 09, 1968 in Mena Arkansas, but was raised in Texarkana, Arkansas. She graduated from Texarkana College School of Nursing and worked for Christus-St. Michael Hospital many years before becoming a travel nurse specializing in labor and delivery. Vonetha was a travel nurse by profession, serving the Indian Reservations over the United States.

Vonetha loved working in the family vineyard and named many of the muscadine vines as” Vonnie’s Vines”. She was an avid Harley Davidson motorcycle fan and loved riding with her beloved Ron. Vonetha is survived by the love of life and soul-mate Ron Carlile of Mena, Arkansas; her mother and father Mike and Sharon Rostollan of Texarkana/Mena, Arkansas; her children: Christopher Pierce USN – Charlotte, NC, Jacob Pierce of Texarkana, AR, and daughter, Samantha and husband Jon Edmonds of USMC - Camp Pendleton, California; granddaughter, Sophia of Dallas, TX; her sisters: Rene’ and husband Kevin Matthews of Texarkana, AR, Julie Ann and husband Tim Cowgill of Atlanta, TX, Lynda and husband Billy Arterbury of Texarkana, AR, and Michelle Hamlin Grumbles and husband of Dublin, Texas; brothers: Micheal and wife Stephanie Rostollan of Mena/Texarkana, AR and Kelley Holt and wife of Rison, AR; several neices and nephews; and loyal German Shepard, “Lucy”.

Cremation Services are entrusted to Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena AR. Private Family Interment will be at a later date for Vonetha and her Aunt, Judy Lehmann, in the Lehmann-Rostollan Family Plots at Mount Gilead Cemetery, Rocky, Arkansas.

Donations in Vonetha’s Memory can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or to St. Agnes Catholic Church, Mena AR, or St. Edwards Catholic Church, Texarkana, AR.

Onetta Mae Gentry age 91 of Grannis, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2019 in Mena.

Onetta was born on March 03, 1928 in Wickes, Arkansas to the late Mark Roberts and the late Florence Sullivan Roberts. She was married to Oden Anderson Gentry for 72 years until his passing on August 27, 2017. Onetta was a wonderful cook and enjoyed preparing meals for her family. She was very talented with her hands and excelled in skills such as quilting, knitting and crocheting. Onetta was also a very accomplished seamstress and a dedicated member of the Wickes Church of Christ and Northside Church of Christ in Mena. Above all, she loved her family and her church deeply. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great great grandmother, sister and friend.

She is survived by her sons: Larry Gentry and wife Glenda Gaye of Grannis, Arkansas, Steve Gentry and wife Pat of Grannis, Arkansas, Monte Gentry of Sherman, Texas, and Terry Gentry and wife Melanie of Texas; daughter, Anna McClane and husband Mike of Houston, Texas; grandchildren: Brett Gentry of San Anto-

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She was preceded in death by her parents, Mark and Florence Roberts; her husband, Oden Gentry; brothers: Albert Roberts, Alton Roberts, and Jerry Roberts; her sister, Maudie Pinkerton; and daughter-inlaw, Vickie Gentry.

Funeral service was Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Wickes Church of Christ with Brother David Jacobs officiating. Interment followed in the Grannis Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Pallbearers were Larry Gentry, Steve Gentry, Monte Gentry, Terry Gentry, Mike McClane, and Brett Gentry.

Honorary pallbearers were her Grandchildren.

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Survivors are her son, Steve Egger and wife, Cindy of Mena, Arkansas; daughter, Vicki Lyle of Mena, Arkansas; two granddaughters; numerous nieces and nephew; and a host of friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Elvira Standridge; her husband, Odell Egger; her brother, Dale Standridge; her sister, Ellie Hoover; her infant daughter, Terri Egger; and a granddaughter.

Funeral services were 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 14, 2019 at Beasley-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Justin Leonard officiating. Interment followed at Pinecrest Memorial Park under the direction of Beasley- Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Visitation was general.

Iva Leah Egger, age 88, of Mena, Arkansas passed away Friday, October 11, 2019 in Mena.

She was born October 10, 1931 in Opal, Arkansas to the late Cooper Samuel Standridge and the late Osie Elvira Bates Standridge. She was united in marriage to Odell Egger until his passing. Mrs. Egger was a housekeeper for various businesses in Mena over the years. She enjoyed reading and was a member of Dallas Avenue Baptist Church. Always a happy person, she dearly loved her grandchildren, great grandchildren and family. She was a loving wife, mother, aunt, sister and friend and will FIND UP-TO-DATE

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Ethel Jane Donica passed away Thursday, October 3rd, 2019, in Franklin, TN, just south of Nashville, after a battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Mrs. Donica is survived by her four children, seventeen grandchildren, and thirty great-grandchildren.

“Jane” to those who knew her, Mrs. Donica was born on August 28, 1933, to Buddy Moses and Annie Fortner, two field hands who lived in McKinney, TX, north of Dallas.

She was the second of three children.

Jane was raised in the cotton fields of Depression-era Texas where her classical voice and arresting beauty made her a belle of the community. Swept o� her feet

by Riley Donica, a young preacher from Oklahoma, she married and moved to the hamlet of Zafra in the Kiamichi Mountains in December 1957, to join Riley in his work as a missionary.

Jane soon became a pillar of the mountain territory, feeding hungry visitors— whether friends or strangers—nursing the sick, visiting the families of prisoners and those recently deceased, and caring for neglected children, many of whom came to regard her as a second mother. She taught Sunday School and spread the light of Christ wherever she went, both in her words and in her deeds.

Though she had taken few piano lessons due to her childhood poverty, her passion for music and her remarkable voice added sparkle to revival meetings across the country and inspired a similar artistry in her children.

Jane made it her work to change lives for the better. She is admired and beloved, and her presence graced the world as it now graces heaven.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to John 3:17 Ministry, Att. Suzanne Rudd, 431 Hwy 145 So, Newport, AR 72112. Donations can be made online by going to www.john317ministry.org .

Funeral services will be directed by Beasley-Wood Funeral Home, at the First Christian Church of Mena, Arkansas, on Wednesday, October 16th, 2019, at 2:00 P.M. Viewing will begin at 1:30. Interment will follow in the Pinecrest Memorial Park Cemetery in Mena.

Visitation was held Tuesday, Oct.15, 2019, from 5:30-7:30, at the Beasley-WoodFuneral Home.

Sarah “Sally” Frances Nystrom, age 78, of Mena, Arkansas, died Saturday, September 28, 2019 at the Mena Regional Health System in Mena. She was born on Friday, February 14, 1941 to Joseph and Frances King in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Sally had a servant’s heart and loved helping anyone in need. She was a friend to many and loved her family and spending time with them. Sally enjoyed the holidays where she loved to cook everyone’s favorite dishes. Sally worked for 11 years at Disney World in Orlando, Florida before her and her husband, Rodger retired to Mena. Sally was a member of the Catholic Church. Sally was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend and will be missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her adopted mother, Ann King and her sister, Jean King.

Sally is survived by her husband of 59 years, Rodger Nystrom of Mena; three sons, Joseph Nystrom of Fort Worth, Texas, R.D. Nystrom of Okmulgee, Oklahoma and Dean Nystrom of Cabot, Arkansas; one daughter, Sandra Elfo of Frendale, Washington; two sisters, Shirley Shaffer and Carol Hostetler both of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be Sunday, October 20, 2019 at the family home located in Mena. Arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas.

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GREGOR Geraldine M. Gregor, age 83, of Hatfield, Arkansas, died Thursday, October 10, 2019 in Pencil Bluff, Arkansas. She was born on Thursday, July 30, 1936 to Lester Wittig and Alice Lenhardt Wittig in Erin, Wisconsin.

Lester and Alice were married on November 11, 1933 and after Alice passed away shortly after Geraldine’s birth in 1936. Lester lived with his parents until he married Velda Foelske and were married April 29, 1939. Geraldine was a social worker for many years. She loved her family and church family. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Mena.

Geraldine was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend and will be missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, William Albert Affeld and her second husband, Ray Maywald.

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She is survived by her loving husband, Stephen Gregor of Hatfield, Arkansas; two sons, Gary Affeld of Juneau, Wisconsin and Jim Affeld of Juneau, Wisconsin; three daughters, Cheryl (Arthur) Wakeman of Chesapeake, Virginia, Wendy (Donald) Peschl of Reeseville, Wisconsin, and Michelle ( William ) Kroll of Sherwood, Wisconsin; one brother, Vernon Lester ( Yvonne ) Wittig of New Berlin, Wisconsin; five grandchildren, William Wakeman, Mary Wakeman, Megan Kroll, Jessica Bloom, and Emily Kroll; four great grandchildren, Lola Wakeman, Braxton Wakeman, Brody Wakeman, and John Bloom; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral service was held Monday, October 14, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Mena, Arkansas with Pastor Timothy Henning officiating. Visitation was Sunday, October 13, 2019 from 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena, Arkansas.

Interment will be in the Juneau City Cemetery in Juneau, Wisconsin under the direction of Berndt-Ledesma Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Frank Profrock, Paul Krehmeyer, Ronnie Petty, Virtus Kruse.

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They’re here! Riders are descending on the area for the Christian Motorcyclist Association (CMA) Changing Of The Colors Rally! Everywhere you look motorcycles will be seen. And that’s what I’m writing here about. Seeing them! Sure, we see lots of motorcycles here every day, but as we know this is the one time of the year when we have more than usual on the roads of Polk County.

Be observant when changing lanes and make sure there isn’t a motorcycle in your blind spot. Highway 71 is a very narrow road in Grannis, Wickes, Cove and Hatfield. It only gets more constricted and congested as it becomes the four-lane in Mena. Taking that extra second or two before changing lanes or making a turn and making sure the coast is clear can be the difference between life or death.

Keep your distance if a motorcycle is ahead of you. The rock or roadkill you can drive over in your car or truck is a major obstacle to a bike. The operator may have to hit the brakes or swerve to avoid the object. The same goes for potholes. While we may know where some of the larger ones are because of our daily drives, these visitors to our area do not. A bike my need to swerve or even hit the brakes to avoid having an accident. Distance can mean safety for you and the motorcyclist. Motorcycles are affected by road surfaces more so that cars and trucks. Weather can play a large role in the road surface condition. Hot and dry outside could mean a greasy road that brings oils to the surface. And of course if the weather is wet out then that can bring a new set of conditions for motorcyclist to deal with.

Defensive driving is always the best course. Be vigilant to surroundings. Be patient as well. Many of the people coming to our area are not familiar with its roads and where their to Mena destinations may be. That motorcycle going slower than all normal in front of you may simparticipants! ply be a rider trying to find their way. Patience.

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Lynn Foster, Mena Regional Health System Mammography Technologist, recently met the requirements for certification under the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA). MQSA certification authorizes a facility to lawfully perform mammography including operation of x-ray equipment to produce mammograms, processing of imaging, interpretation of mammograms, medical record keeping, reporting and patient notification, outcomes data collection. Lynn has been a valued technologist at Mena Regional Health System for 26 years.

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Tips for Saving on Winter Electric Bills The weather is changing and cooler temps are here. When the weather changes outside we begin to change our thermostats inside and that can mean higher a cost on your electric bill. According the US Department of Energy, the typical family spends at least $2,200 per year on energy bills. So, what can you do to keep from spending more when the temps drop? To help you this fall and winter, here are 10 tips from Rebecca Gramuglia, Personal Finance Expert at TopCashBack.com • Bundle up on warm accessories. The cheapest, easiest and coziest way to stay warm this winter without a spike in your heating bill is to wear warm socks and sweaters while inside. You can also cuddle up in extra blankets while sleeping and lounging! If you feel that your floors are cold, consider purchasing an area rug to

insulate the floor.

• Install blackout curtains. Keeping your electricity bill low can be tricky, but it is possible with the necessary items at hand.

Save up to 25 percent off home heating and cooling this year by swapping out your regular curtains with Blackout Energy-Efficient curtains that blackout 99 percent of outside light and up to 40 percent of unwanted noise.

• Adjust the thermostat. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, homeowners can save money when they are sleeping or not home. When you are asleep or out of the house, turn your thermostat back 10° to 15° for eight hours and save around 10 percent a year on your heating and cooling bills. Install a programmable thermostat to

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Testimony of a Survivor

My name is Carol Sickles and I am a breast cancer survivor. I had a lumpectomy when I was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma. Which is a form of breast cancer. I had a mastectomy, but once again it came back. Even though my breast was removed, the cancer had developed in my lungs and ribs. As you can imagine the journey through the treatment was not an easy one.

Along with my family I was lucky to have a wonderful doctor and staff to help me along the way. The feeling of being all alone is often a reality and my case was no different, but I wasn’t as lonely as others. Sadly, I have learned that many cancer patients have no one to lean on during treatment. No one to talk to. To confide in. If remission is going to happen, not only is patience much needed when going through cancer treatments, but the power of being positive is important as well.

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fortunate to be clear of cancer. But my journey is not over. Even a cancer survivor has to endure follow up doctors appointments.

One hard fact my husband and I have had to learn is this. If a person has a bad toothache you go to the dentist and have the tooth pulled. A broken bone gets a cast.

With cancer, if you are blessed with remission, doctors tell you about the percentages of the cancer returning. If you want to stay a step ahead of these pains please do not forget to have your mammogram. It may well save your life.

Carol Sickles is a volunteer at Clarice’s Room of Hope, a local provider to cancer patients. Clarice’s helps with gas cards, wigs, utilities and information about doctors and facilities in Hot Springs, Fort Smith and Little Rock.

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Bearcats Make Pirates Walk the Plank and Improve to 4-2 Overall and 1-2 in Conference Friday the Mena Bearcats made the trek up highway 27 north of Russellville to take on the Dover Pirates and were rewarded with a big 43-13 win in conference play.

The Bearcats started off strong keeping the Pirates off the board and scoring often in the first half with Dover never really having a chance to topple the Bearcats.

In the first quarter #24 Jake Wiles had an impressive touchdown run on the right side of the Dover defense when he put his head down and drove through a defender, taking the ball into the end zone for a Mena Bearcat touchdown.

Wiles would go on to score two more touchdowns in the route of the pirates contributing to the teams 273 total yards on the night with 183 of those being rushing yards and 90 in the air.

Not only was the bearcats offense firing, but the defense was particularly tough with five different Bearcats getting sacks and three more getting fumble recoveries.

Sophomore Linebacker Bobby Wallis showed promise for Mena’s defense beyond this year as he led the defense with six tackles on the night. Dover fell to 0-6 on the season while Mena improved to 4-2

overall with a 1-2 record in conference play.

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This past Saturday, October 12th, the Bearcat Band competed in the 2019 Arkansas Showcase of Bands in Little Rock at War Memorial Stadium. The MHS Band did not disappoint with the Overall Band, Percussion Section, and Drum Major receiving a 1st Division Superior rating. Pictured left are Summer Loar, Faith Chaney (Drum Major) and Teresa Cude holding the bands hardware. The Color Guard received a 2nd Division Excellent rating during their performance of this year’s half-time show- A Tribute to Santana. The MHS band competed against eight other schools in Class 4A. Pictured right is Esmerelda Johnson who received Outstanding Soloist for her amazing tribute with a trumpet solo during the piece ‘Novus’. Congratulations to the marching band on an outstanding job representing the Mena schools.

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A Look Back to What Was...Fond Memories of Hatfield Public Schools The afternoon of October 8, 2019 was spent visiting with friends, four members of the Hatfield High School graduating class of 1950.

They were Dorothy (Floyd) Southern, Erma (Dilbeck) Wize, Johnie Faye (Ross) Craig, and Lucile (Richards) Lance- all in their late eighties.

Mr. Bernie Mize was the kind chauffer.

Much of the talk began with ‘do you remember’ and ‘this is what happened to me’. All remembered our school days with pleasure. We took pictures, and parted with plans to keep in touch.

Submitted photo. Pictured (left to right) Lucile Lance, Johnie Craig, Dorothy Southern, and Erma Mize.

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Elementary King & Queen John Wood and Ryder Taylor of Second Grade

High School King & Queen Austin Davis and Ally Bissell of Ninth Grade

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Eighth Graders Ava Smith-Hawley and Sean Rios

Seventh Graders Sydney Holliday and Braxton Page

Sixth Graders Starla Carrillo and Nicholas Bedford

Fifth Graders Josey Dollar and Landon McAdams

Fourth Graders Jacee White and Beau Rodgers

Third Graders Bailey White and Drew Mabry

First Graders Brylin Clark and Truitt Strother

Kindergarteners Kiersten Cameron and Oakley Shores

Flower Girl Marley Craft and Escort Ryan White

Flower Girl Emma Hulliberger and Escort Ace Bryan

Flower Girl Brooklyn Bard and Escort Rylan Zakin

Flower Girl Amelia Tedder and Escort Chisum Myers

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AG Sues Online E-Cigarette Retailers

online that are dangerous to Arkansas children, and it’s time to take a strong stance to stop this practice in our state,” She went on to say “It is unacceptable for retailers to exploit our youth by selling vaping products to them illegally.”

The companies facing suit are Mystic Juice USA, The Vape Company and BuyVapor.com. The AG claims Mystic Juice also sold products through Ebay.com to avoid minimum age to purchase requirements and used deception to skirt Ebay’s policy of not selling tobacco products.

Fatal Accident Claims Three Lives in Sevier County Saturday just before 4:30pm a fatal accident occurred when two vehicles struck one another on Highway 41 near De Queen.

According to Arkansas State Police, Jessica Baig, 32, and Mirza Baig, 35 both of Horatio, and a minor died when their southbound 2013 Buick Enclave was struck by a northbound 2016 Ram truck driven by Justin Williams, 25, of Taylor, Texas.

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Reports state that Williams crossed the centerline and struck the Buick. Upon impact the Buick overturned several times and came to rest upright.

A surviving minor girl that was in the Buick with the Baigs was transported to Wadley Regional Medical Center in Texarkana, Texas.

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Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge is tackling teen vaping and its dangers by going after companies who violate state laws. The AG has filed lawsuits against three online e-cigarette retailers for violating Arkansas state laws for selling nicotine products and devises to children without having gone through an age verification process. Rutledge says this put the companies in violation of the Arkansas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (ADTPA).

In a press release from the AG’s office Rutledge says “These out-of-state retailers are illegally selling vaping products

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Sally is dreaming of a loving adult home!

Sally is a nice larger medium sized shepherd hound mix. This beautiful girl has a gorgeous patterned fur coat. She is best suited as an only dog because she guards her food (or fed separately) but otherwise gets along with other dogs. Sally uses a dog door. Celebrate her birthday in April (04/09/15). Visit HSO and see if Sally is the girl for you!

ALL ANIMALS AT HSO ARE SPAYED/NEUTERED AND ARE CURRENT ON THEIR VACCINATIONS PRIOR TO ADOPTION. HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE OUACHITAS TUES. THROUGH SAT. 10 A.M. TO 2 P.M. 368 POLK 50, MENA, AR (479) 394-5682 WWW.HSOMENA.ORG

Weekly Publication THURSDAY, OCT. 17TH – • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 368 Polk Road 50.

• 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – The Board Camp Baptist Church at 107 Country Road 63 will distribute food.

• 10:00 a.m. – GriefShare will be meeting at the First Presbyterian Church, 904 Church Ave. in Mena. Open to anyone who has experienced the recent death of a loved one.

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

Contact Sue Cavner at (479)234-5844 or Linda Rowe at (479)234-2575 for more info.

• 12:00 p.m. – Polk County Library Board will meet in the Susanna Mosley Community Room at the Library.

• 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Good Vibes Art Day at the Mena Art Gallery. All mediums welcome, from fiber art, painting and crafting.

Open to public.

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

• 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Salvation Army Family Store helps families with utilities.

• 4:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous Women’s Meeting at the ABC Club, at 1159 Highway 71 South., Mena. (479)2164606 or (479)243-0297.

• 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – LIVE Country & Gospel Music. Open to the public at the Daisy Room, Janssen Florist in downtown Mena.

• 5:30 p.m. – Weight Watchers meets at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Education Wing, West End. Call (479)234-2297 for more information.

• 6:00 p.m. – Acorn Water monthly meeting at the Water Office.

• 6:30 p.m. – Disaster Preparedness Group meets at Assembly of God Church, 2111 Sutherland Ave. in Mena.

• 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena.

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

• 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meets at the old bus barn, next to The Crossing Church.

• 7:00 p.m. – The Feast of Tabernacles Campmeeting held at the Noble Learning Center in Cove to celebrate the Birth of Jesus the Messiah. For more info contact Pastor Steve 479-343-7133 • 7:30 p.m. – Dallas Masonic Lodge #128 meets at the Mena Lodge located in the Old Post Office by Janssen Park.

FRIDAY, OCT. 18TH • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 368 Polk Road 50.

• 11:15 a.m. – Fall Foliage Walk at Queen Wilhelmina State Park – meet on the north side of Lover’s Leap. (approx.. 1 hr) • 12:00 p.m. – The Lions Meetings are

held in the Lions Club House on Highway 71 South.

• 2:00 p.m. – Wonder House Tour at Queen Wilhelmina State Park – Join Park Interpreter Melissa and step back into the 1930s. (approx. 30 min) • 4:00 p.m. – Touch Table at Queen Wilhelmina State Park – Join Park Interpreter Melissa in the Hearth Room for a discovery session and interactive way to explore things in the park. (approx. 1 hour) • 7:00 p.m. – Slithering Snakes at Queen Wilhelmina State Park – Join Park Interpreter Melissa in the Hearth Room learn a few of the venomous and non-venomous snakes we have in the park. (approx. 30 min) • 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meets at the old bus barn, next to The Crossing Church.

• 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. – Hatfield Auditorium Country-Western Dance Admission is $6 and 50/50 drawing.

• 7:00 p.m. – The Feast of Tabernacles Campmeeting held at the Noble Learning Center in Cove to celebrate the Birth of Jesus the Messiah. For more info contact Pastor Steve 479-343-7133 • 7:30 p.m. – Four One Act Comedies by Chekhov at the Ouachita Little Theater, 610 Mena St., Mena.

• 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena.

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

SATURDAY, OCT. 19TH – • 6:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Cossatot River State Park Trail Run – registration at Visitor Center with shuttle to start at 7am; Half marathon begins at 8am; awards at 11:45am. For more info call 870-385-2201.

• 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Special Olympics Hot Dog Fundraiser in front of Atwoods.

• 10:00 a.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous Men’s Meeting – ABC Club, across form Chopping Block: 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena – (281)387-0400.

• 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 368 Polk Road 50.

• 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Trailer Rides meet at the Amphitheater. Rides will start every hour on the hour. Join us for a time of storytelling, hot chocolate and marshmallow roast!

Space limited to 15 people per ride. Tickets must be purchased for rides at the Lodge.

• 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – 3rd Saturday Gospel Singing to be held at Janssen Park.

Bring a lawn chair and cold drink. Musicians and singers welcome. For more information, contact Stanley or Jeanette Dreyer at (479)216-0533.

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

• 7:00 p.m. – The Feast of Tabernacles Campmeeting held at the Noble Learning Center in Cove to celebrate the Birth of Jesus the Messiah. For more info contact Pastor

OCTOBER 16, 2019 MyPulseNews.com news@mypulsenews.com 479-243-9600 Steve 479-343-7133 • 7:30 p.m. – Four One Act Comedies by Chekhov at the Ouachita Little Theater, 610 Mena St., Mena.

• 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena.

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

SUNDAY, OCT. 20TH – • 8:30 a.m. – Reservoir Hike meet at the Reservoir Trailhead; hike to old water system used by the hotel in 1898. (approx. 1 hour 15 min) • 10:30 a.m. – Wonder House Tour at Queen Wilhelmina State Park – Join Park Interpreter Melissa and step back into the 1930s. (approx. 30 min) • 2:00 p.m. – Ouachita Walk meet at west side of Ouachita Trail and enjoy a serene fall walk on top of the mountain with Park Interpretor Melissa. Easy hike for all ages. (approx. 1 hour 15 min) • 2:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena.

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

• 2:30 p.m. – Four One Act Comedies by Chekhov at the Ouachita Little Theater, 610 Mena St., Mena.

• 3:00 p.m. – Worship Service is held at Sulphur Springs Church.

• 7:00 p.m. – The Feast of Tabernacles Campmeeting held at the Noble Learning Center in Cove to celebrate the Birth of Jesus the Messiah.

MONDAY, OCT. 21ST – • 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. – The Cove Branch Library will be open.

• 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Mena Seventh-Day Adventist Church Food Pantry across from the Polk County Fairgrounds. Non-perishable food, personal care items, and nutritional help.

No one will be turned away.

• 5:30 p.m. – Polk County Republican Committee meets at Polk County Library, North Room.

• 6:30 p.m. – Mena Community Choir practice at the First Methodist Church.

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

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

• 7:00 p.m. – Ouachita Bee Association meeting at Union Bank of Mena.

• 7:00 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena.

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

• 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meets at the old bus barn, next to The Crossing Church.

• 7:00 p.m. – The Feast of Tabernacles Campmeeting held at the Noble Learning Center in Cove to celebrate the Birth of Jesus the Messiah.

TUESDAY, OCT. 22ND • 8:00 a.m. – The Reynolds Gardener Community Men’s Breakfast at the First

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United Methodist Church in Mena.

• 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. The written portion of the drivers test will be given at the Morrow Street Housing Authority, and as long as road conditions are optimal the driving portion of the test will be given.

• 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Polk County Family Mission is open in the 9th Street Ministries Building.

• 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 368 Polk Road 50.

• 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – The Hatfield Branch library will be open.

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

• 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Polk County Housing Authority Community Room live country and gospel music.

• 6:00 p.m. – The Marine Corps League - Herbert A Littleton Detachment 1261 will meet at New China Restaurant, Mena. For more information, call Commandant Anderson (281) 387-0400.

• 7:00 p.m. – The Feast of Tabernacles Campmeeting held at the Noble Learning Center in Cove to celebrate the Birth of Jesus the Messiah. • 7:30 p.m. – Mountain Meadow Masonic Lodge #218 will meet at the Hatfield Lodge.

• 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting at First United Methodist Church, 9th & Port Arthur. (479)234-2887 or (479)2343043.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 23RD – • 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Shepherd’s Closet open at First Baptist Church 4802 Hwy 71 S Hatfield, AR 870-389-6412. Accepting and distributing clothing/usable household items/and nonperishable food items.

• 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 368 Polk Road 50.

• 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Mena Art Gallery Art Group meeting.

• 12:00 p.m. - The Emergency warning sirens will be tested in Mena.

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

• 5:30 p.m. – Dinner at Christ Community Fellowship followed by services at 6:15 p.m. services for Youth, Children’s Activities, Young Adult and Adult Bible studies.

• 5:30 p.m. – Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Bible Study Service.

• 6:00 p.m. – Warriors for Christ will meet at the Southside Church of God. • 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Trek and Varsity for Middle and High School students at Grace Bible Church, 1911 Highway 71 North Mena. All Area Middle and High School students are welcome.

• 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena.

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

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Act 1029 states the Department of Education shall require 2 hours of professional development for licensed public school personnel in bullying prevention and recognition of the relationship between incidents of bullying and the risk of suicide.

This General Assembly also passed Act 190 which requires school counselors to spend at least 90% of his or her working time providing direct and indirect services to students.

The legislature will continue to study the issue of bullying but there are things we can all do.

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Arvest continued from pg. 1 knowledge of the market and the community will be invaluable here in Mena.

Additionally, she will cover our branch in Waldron and those in Idabel and Broken Bow, Oklahoma. Her track record speaks for itself and I am confident she will be a tremendous asset not just for the bank, but more importantly, our customers.”

A native of Mena, Self earned an associate degree in business administration at the University of Arkansas Rich Mountain.

-Electric Bills continued from pg. 10 make it easier to control the temperature while you’re away from home or catching some zzz’s.

• Perform regular maintenance on your furnace. Winterizing a home is a great way for homeowners to prepare for the cold months. Keep your furnace and vents properly maintained and cleaned to reduce energy consumption.

• Take shorter showers. Don’t waste your time in the shower. Focus on getting in and out. If you can take cold showers, even better! You will ultimately reduce the expense of heating up water.

• Don’t let the water run while doing dishes or brushing your teeth. Letting the water run is a waste of time and money.

Make it a habit of turning the sink off between brushing, and washing dishes.

• Turn down your water heater. There’s no point in heating the water if you’re not home to use it! About 14-25 percent of the energy consumed in your home is due to running a water heater. Lower the temperature 10-20 degrees or turn the knob to “vacation mode” to save energy while you’re not home.

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