CACA King Art Show set for October 13-14

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By Patrick Massey

KING – The Cossatot Arts and Crafts Association will present the 51st annual King Arts and Crafts Festival Oct. 13-14. This event includes the always popular King Art Show as well as a number of other activities.

This year the King Art Show celebrates its 51st year of providing the public with the opportunity to enjoy artwork from local and regional artists.

All artists and photographers aged 5 to 115 are invited to present their work at the show. Art must be two-dimensional as well as photography and will be divided into both adult and youth categories.

Rules for entry can be found on the Cossatot Arts & Crafts Facebook page or at the website by visiting www.cossatotartsandcrafts.com.

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

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Art-check in will be held on Saturday, Oct. 1 from 12-6 p.m. and Oct. 4 from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. at the King School House, located on King School Road just south of Gillham off Highway 71.

The show will be open to the public on Oct. 13-14 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Organizers invite anyone interested in becoming a sponsor for this year’s art show to call 479216-1537.

The Cossatot Arts and Crafts Association’s art show in King is one of the region’s top art shows and annually draws in hundreds of artists and art lovers.

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.

August 21, 2023

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Polk 266 near Vandervoort in reference to a camper trailer fire.

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Polk 414 near Hatfield in reference to an unwanted person there leading to the arrest of Kris Vandeest, 49, of Hatfield on a charge of violation of a no contact order.

Deputies responded to a report of theft.

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Polk 710 near Potter in reference to a break-in.

August 22, 2023

Carla Cooper, 58, of VanBuren was arrested on a Theft of Property Warrant.

Daniel Chaney, 27, of Cove was arrested on misdemeanor warrants for Criminal Contempt, Violation of a Protection Order, Harassing Communications, and Failure to Appear as well as a felony warrant for Violation of a Protection Order and Stalking.

Donivan Echols, 23, of Mena was arrested on warrants for 1st Degree Criminal Mischief and two counts of Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor.

Anthony Martinez, 18, of Mena was arrested on a warrant for 1st Degree Criminal Mischief and Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor.

A vehicle accident on Polk 44 near Mena led to the arrest of Cody Schmidt, 28, of Mena on charges of DWI, Possession of a Schedule VI Controlled Substance, Careless and Prohibited Driving and Driving Left of Center.

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Polk 70 near Cherry Hill in reference to a trespasser.

August 23, 2023

Rhonda Hogarth, 59, of Mena was arrested on a Criminal Trespass Warrant.

Wade Jackson, 61, of Mena was arrested on a Criminal Trespass Warrant.

Adrian King, 35, of Cove was arrested by an officer with the Arkansas State Police on a Theft by Receiving Warrant.

Dustin Chenoweth, 33, of DeQueen was arrested by an officer with the Grannis Police Department on a Parole Hold.

Deputies responded to 140 S Tilley Road near Hatfield in reference to an altercation.

August 24, 2023

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Polk 76 East near Acorn in reference to a trespasser.

Jeffery King, 44, of Mena was arrested on a charge of Contempt of Court.

Johnathon White, 37, of Mena was arrested by an officer with the Arkansas State Police on three Felony Failure to Appear Warrants.

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Hwy 375 W near Mena in reference to a report of a stolen gun. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney for further consideration.

August 25, 2023

Deputies responded to a residence on Stone Lane near Mena in reference to an altercation. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney for further consideration.

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

Virginio Perez, 39, of Dardanelle was arrested by and officer with the Arkansas State Police to be held for another agency.

Kaitlin Horner, 47, of Mena was arrested on a 3rd Degree Domestic Battery Warrant.

Spencer Powell, 34, of Mena was charged with Impairing the Vital Operations of a Public Facility after an incident in the jail.

Coby Butler, 22, of DeQueen was arrested by an officer with the Grannis Police Department on a charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance.

Charles Solo, 51, of Mena was arrested on a Failure to Appear Warrant.

Jamie Arce, 40, of Hatfield was arrested on a warrant for 3rd Degree Battery.

August 26, 2023

An incident on Hwy 71 S near Potter led to the arrest of Casey Adams, 31, of Mena on a charge of 3rd Degree Battery. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney for further consideration.

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

Deputies responded to a walk-in complainant in reference to an altercation. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney for further consideration.

August 27, 2023

Deputies responded to a residence on Polk 144 near Hatfield in reference to an altercation leading to the arrest of Joshua Barker, 35, of Hatfield on a charge of 2nd Degree Battery.

A traffic stop on Bethesda Road near Mena led to the arrest of Audra Cogburn, 33, of Mena on a warrant for Possession of Methamphetamine or Cocaine with Purpose to Deliver, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of a Schedule I or II Controlled Substance.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office worked 2 vehicle accidents this week.

Polk County Detention Center Jail

Population: 44 Incarcerated Inmates with 10 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.

August 20

Anthony Robertson, 33, was served with a warrant at a residence on Maple Avenue.

A report of theft of motor fuel was taken at The Corner.

Timothy Hobbs, 18, was charged with Possession of Marijuana after a traffic stop on Grandview Hights.

August 21

A report of theft was taken from Mena Short Stop.

A report of theft was taken from Walmart.

August 22

A report of theft was taken from Walmart.

Martin Henry, 56, was served with warrants at the county jail.

Audra Cogburn, 33, was served with a warrant at the police department.

August 23

A report of sexual assault was taken from a walk-in complainant. Spencer Powell, 34, was served with warrants after a traffic stop on Tyler Street.

A report of commercial burglary and criminal trespass was taken from Walmart.

A report of terroristic threat and harassment was taken from a walk-in complainant.

August 24

A report of criminal mischief was taken from the Polk County Health Department.

A report of criminal mischief was taken from Washburn’s Home Furnishings.

Osmar Diaz Perez, 18, was charged with DUI, Endangering the Welfare of a Minor, and No Drivers License after a motor vehicle accident on Highway 71.

August 25 No report.

August 26

Jason Lovett, 49, was served with warrants at the county jail.

Derone Lepeter, 36, was served with a warrant on Evans Circle.