Easter weekend services and events

First Baptist Church of Mena

You are invited to join us on Easter Sunday!

Service times:

• Sunrise Service - 7 a.m.

• Breakfast - 7:30 a.m.

• Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

• Worship Service - 10:30 a.m.

Calvary Baptist Church

All are welcome to the weekend events:

• Good Friday, Apr. 7

7 p.m.- Free Showing of “The Jesus Film Movie.” Refreshments offered.

• Easter Sunday Service, Apr. 9.

Sunrise Resurrection Celebration Service, 7 a.m. followed by a free Easter Celebration Breakfast .

• Easter Morning Worship Service - service starts at 10:30 a.m.

Mena Area Ministerial Alliance is hosting The Community Easter Sunrise Service, Sunday, Apr. 9, at 7 a.m. at the first overlook on the right going up Rich Mountain. There will be prayers, music and a message of hope. For more information, please call 479-280-8245.

First United Methodist Church

501 Ninth St., Mena

Easter Sunday, Apr. 9.

• Fellowship Time - 8:30 a.m.

• Sunday School - 9:00 a.m.

• Worship - 10:00 a.m.

Mountain View Methodist Church

Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt will be the first Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt. Friday, Apr. 7, 7:45 p.m.

The first 300 kids will receive a flashlight. Four age groups: Toddler - 3, 4 - 7, 8 - 12, “Special” teen hunt 13 - 18. Golden Egg for each group. Refreshments following. If the weather is bad, the event may be canceled.

Mt. View Methodist Church

1711 Sutherland

• Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

• Services - 11:00 a.m.

Performance Realty

First Easter Egg Hunt At Janssen Park, Mena

Saturday, Apr. 8, 1 - 3 p.m.

Event is free but families should RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/Easter-PerformanceTeam

Thousands of eggs, for children ages 0-12

Healthy Connections, Inc

2nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt, 10 a.m., Friday, Apr. 7 at Healthy Connections, 136 Health park Lane, Mena. The free event is for ages 0-12. There will be snacks and refreshments, and prizes donated by local businesses. A grand prize if you find the HCI Egg.

The Elks Lodge

Annual Easter Egg Hunt

124 Elks Lane, Hwy. 375 East Saturday, Apr. 8 at 10 a.m.

Age groups 0-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12. Lots of prizes, open to the public, rain or shine.

Temporary one lane closure across Gillham Lake Spillway Bridge

GILLHAM LAKE – Officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have announced one lane across the Gillham Lake Spillway Bridge in Polk County is scheduled to be closed from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Apr. 12 for a routine bridge inspection.

Flaggers will be present to assist with the flow of traffic, but motorists may want to plan alternate routes and allow extra time to reach their destinations.

The closure is being coordinated with emergency services and law enforcement agencies.

Officials at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers say they regret any inconvenience this may cause and ask for the public’s cooperation until the work is complete.

Classifieds

- FOR SALE -

Beautiful recliner swivel rockers. Sturdy leather-like cover, dark brown w/saddle stitching trim. Like new condition $400 each o.b.o. (479) 234-5281 T0412

- ESTATE SALE -

- SERVICES -

Wendell’s Tree Service - Tree Removal and Trimming. Experienced and fully insured for ALL your tree-trimming needs. Call (479) 394-0227 or (479) 216-4328. T0405

Mobile lawnmower repair and repair flats. Minimum, $20 service call. For details, call Bill Duff (479) 216-5204. T0405

Construction, steel buildings, welding, pads, ponds, and roads. Military discounts. Insured. Give RC Customz a call for free estimates at (479) 216-2976. T0426

Daniel’s carpentry and painting and handyman service. Deck and privacy fences, gutters cleaned, etc. Call (479) 216-1101 or (479) 216-2299. T0426

Tree services, forestry mulching, storm cleanup, stump grinding. Signs and light replacement. Give RC Customz a call at (479) 216-2976 for Free estimate. T0426

Mena Shuttle - Ground transportation to AR and TX airports. Doctor and emergency appointments. Also, light deliveries. (870) 490-1191 T0405

- HELP WANTED -

Brodix, Inc. is accepting applications for an experienced CNC Machine Operator. Applications may be picked up at the Brodix office, located at 301 Maple Avenue in Mena, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Competitive starting wages with benefits available.

Notice to Applicants: Screening tests for alcohol and illegal drug use may be required before hiring and during your employment.

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Brodix, Inc. is accepting applications for general labor positions. Applications may be picked up at the Brodix office, located at 301 Maple Avenue in Mena, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Competitive starting wages with benefits available.

Notice to Applicants: Screening tests for alcohol and illegal drug use may be required before hiring and during your employment

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F.M. Dix Foundry is accepting applications for general labor positions. Applications may be picked up at the office, located at 301 Maple Avenue in Mena, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Competitive starting wages with benefits available.

Notice to Applicants: Screening tests for alcohol and illegal drug use may be required before hiring and during your employment.

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Brodix, Inc. is accepting applications for an experienced TIG Welder for a permanent day shift position. The applicant must be proficient in welding aluminum.

Applications may be picked up at the Brodix office, located at 301 Maple Avenue in Mena, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Competitive starting wages with benefits available.

Notice to Applicants: Screening tests for alcohol and illegal drug use may be required before hiring and during your employment.

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Legal Notice

Kevin Williams; Jason Sullivan; Emily Bevill of UNION BANK OF MENA and Theresa Young of Arvest Bank; you have less than 30 calendar days upon receipt of the four Affidavit of Status and the Affidavit of Complaint to controvert and overcome them IN WRITTEN SWORN AFFIDAVIT FORM UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY to the correct address submitted. Your silence stands as consent to, and tacit approval of, the factual declarations therein contained being established as fact as a matter of law.

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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.

POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S LOG

March 27, 2023

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Polk 647 near Mena in reference to a physical domestic dispute leading to the arrest of Joseph Stubbs, 46 of Mena on a charge of 3rd Degree Domestic Battery and Charles Shelton, 41 of Mena on a charge of 3rd Degree Domestic Battery and 3rd Degree Battery.

Clayton Kesterson, 29 of Wickes was arrested on a Violation of Suspended Imposition of Sentence.

Deputies were dispatched to an area on Hwy 71 S near Hatfield in reference to Harassment. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney for further consideration.

Deputies responded to a report of a break-in at a residence on Oak Street near Wickes.

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Polk 47 near Mena in reference to a hit and run.

March 28, 2023

Deputies responded to a residence on Polk 74 near Acorn in reference to a structure fire.

James Jewell, 32 of Vandervoort was arrested on multiple Failure to Appear Warrants.

Anastasia Jennings, 38 of Waldron was arrested on a Body Attachment Warrant.

March 29, 2023

Michael Thomas, 36 of Mena was arrested by an officer with Probation Parole on a Body Attachment Warrant as well as warrants for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Martin Dollarhyde, 48 of Mena was arrested on a Failure to Appear Warrant.

Rebekah Stanley, 39 of Mena was arrest- ed on a Failure to Appear Warrant.

Deputies responded to a walk-in complainant in reference to a theft.

Deputies responded to a report of littering at a campground near Shady.

March 30, 2023

Shannon Smith, 58 of Cove was arrested on warrants for Harassment and Disorderly Conduct as well as charges of Video Voyeurism and to be held for another agency.

Hunter Sheeley, 21 of Mena was arrested on a Failure to Appear Warrant.

March 31, 2023

Christopher Cox, 39 of Mena was arrested on a Body Attachment Warrant and three misdemeanor warrants.

Joshua Bolton, 52 of Mena was arrested on a Failure to Appear Warrant.

Christopher Chesser, 37 of Hatfield was arrested on a Body Attachment and a Failure to Appear Warrant.

Kara Bone, 37 of Cove was arrested on a Hold for Another Agency and two Failure to Appear Warrants.

A traffic stop led to the arrest of Laura Flores, 19 of Wickes on charges of Driving Left of Center and Possession of a Schedule VI Controlled Substance.

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Hwy 8 E near Mena in reference to a Break-In.

Bradley Verba, 25 of Mena on ten Failure to Appear Warrants.

Dawnylle Boutwell, 53 of Cove was arrested on four Failure to Appear Warrants.

Jesse Cheshire, 57 of Mena was arrested on a warrant for Criminal Contempt, two Failure to Appear Warrants and a Felony Failure to Appear Warrant.

Deputies responded to a report of a theft of property.

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Polk 42 near Mena in reference to a possible Domestic Dispute leading to the arrest of Bradley Brumfield, 32 of Mena on charges of Public Intoxication, Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Arrest.

April

1, 2023

Garet Tadlock-Wilson, 20 of Cove was arrested on charges of DWI, Careless and Prohibited Driving and Refusal to Submit to Arrest.

Deputies were dispatched to the West Trail Head in reference to an ATV Accident.

A traffic stop on Hwy 8 W near Mena led to the arrest of Jeffrey Parnell, 62 of Mena on warrants for Possession of a Schedule I or II Controlled Substance, Careless and Prohibited Driving and Driving on a Suspended Driver’s License, five Felony Failure to Appear Warrants and a Misdemeanor Failure to Appear Warrant.

Colby Miles, 33 of Mena was arrested on a Felony Warrant for Theft of Property by Deception.

Jennifer Johnson, 45 of Grannis was arrested on a Body Attachment Warrant.

A traffic stop led to the arrest of Jeffrey Murphy, 56 of Mena on charges of DWI, Driving Left of Center and Open Container.

Loyd Bolton, 52 of Mena was arrested on a warrant for 2nd Degree Terroristic Threatening.

April 2, 2023

William Copelin, 28 of Hatfield was arrested on a warrant for Disorderly Conduct and 1st Degree Criminal Mischief.

Mark Blehm, 36 of Mena was arrested on charges of Criminal Trespassing and Disorderly Conduct.

Bobby Peek, 46 of Hatfield was arrested on a Felony Warrant for Violation of Suspended Imposition of Sentence and Bond Revocation.

Johnathan Falkner, 38 of Grannis was arrested on two Failure to Appear Warrants.

Bradley Roberts, 24 of Cove was arrested on charges of DWI and Open Container.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked 0 vehicle accidents this week.

Polk County Detention Center Jail

Population: 37 Incarcerated Inmates with 18 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.