Classifieds

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. T1025

Carter’s Excavating - Licensed Contractor: Heavy and light dozer work, heavy excavation, soft ground to rock excavation, heavy off-road hauling, road design and construction 50 years in trade, 40 years in area. Subsidiary of RCI Construction (479) 394-9227

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Tree services, forestry mulching, storm cleanup, stump grinding. Signs and light replacement. Give RC Customz a call at (479) 216-2976 for Free estimate. T1101

Carter’s Excavating - Licensed Contractor: Roads, bridges, house pads, building pads, basements, land clearing, small lots to large tracks, ponds, stream crossings, farm roads, building demolition, site planning & prep.

50 years in trade, 40 years in area. Subsidiary of RCI Construction. (479) 394-9227

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Handyman Service - Electrical and plumbing. prefer small jobs. For more details, call Bill Duff (479) 216-5204. T1004

Construction, steel buildings, welding, pads, ponds, and roads. Military discounts. Insured. Give RC Customz a call for free estimates at (479) 216-2976. T1101

Mena Shuttle - Ground transportation to AR and TX airports. Doctor and emergency appointments. Also, light deliveries. (870) 490-1191 T1025

For sale - AKC English Bulldog puppy, female, standard colors, and ready for their nw home. Facebook Arklatex Bulldogs to see this beauty. Call 870-642-3104 for more information. TFN

For Sale 30-ton log splitter bought last December, garage kept $1,000. 2017 250cc dirt bike Japanese made, only 95 miles on it, like new. $1,000. Call Bill Duff (479) 216-5204 T1004

60-plus 1.5 liter reusable clean green glass wine bottles w/screw caps. Labels removed. A little dusty on outside. $1.00 per bottle or $.75 cents per bottle if you take all. (479) 394-8009 T1011

Large Family Yard Sale, Oct. 6-8, located at 115 Polk Road 107, Mena. T1004

Inside Sale, 1803 Hwy. 71 North. New items added, Christian fiction books, table-folding sides, cook books, nice children’s clothes, adult clothes, Thrusday, Oct. 5 and Friday, Oct. 6. T1004

Sale - U-Lock-It Storage, Hwy. 715, Friday-Saturday. This week: Kitchen, cookware, fabric, crafts, Christmas books, Native American, knickknacks, wooden chairs. T1004

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 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 a technical/phone sales position. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, answering technical inquiries, providing product information and recommendations, troubleshooting with potential and current customers, and processing orders in a fast-paced office setting.

Parts, automotive, and computer experience would be helpful.

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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Apartment For Rent - appliances and utilities furnished. (479) 234-1492

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ARVEST BANK PLAINTIFF vs. No. 57CV-23-95

ALICIA VILLALPANDO; ANGEL VILLALPANDO DEFENDANTS

TO THE DEFENDANTS: ALICIA VILLALPANDO AND ANGEL VILLALPANDO

On July 24, 2023, a complaint was filed against you by ARVEST BANK in the Circuit Court of Polk County, Arkansas, for the purpose of foreclosing on real property in the principal amount of $44,517.71, together with accrued interest, attorneys` fees, costs and late charges, if any. The above-mentioned real property is described as follows:

A part of the NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 19, Township 2 South, Range 30 West, Polk County, Arkansas, described as follows: Commencing at the NE corner of the NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4; thence South 0 degrees 59 minutes 54 seconds West 525.00 feet along the forty line to the Point of Beginning; thence North 89 degrees 24 minutes 00 seconds West 104.00 feet; thence South 0 degrees 59 minutes 54 seconds West 169.74 feet; thence South 87 degrees 04 minutes 06 seconds East 104.06 feet along the North right of way of Hope Avenue; thence North 0 degrees 59 minutes 54 seconds East 173.97 feet along the forty line to the Point of Beginning and containing 0.4103 acres. Also known as Lot 8 of the Harold Berg Subdivision. Subject to Protective Covenants as set out in Polk County Miscellaneous Book 90, pages 454. Subject to any public utility and roadway easements and city zoning ordinances as may now exist.

The property is more commonly known 813 Hope Circle, Mena, AR 71953. You are hereby warned to appear and defend by filing an answer or other responsive pleading with the Court within thirty (30) days from the date of the first publication of this Warning Order.

Your failure to file a written answer within thirty (30) days may result in a default judgment being entered against you for the relief sought in the complaint.

WITNESS my hand and seal as Clerk of the Circuit Court of Polk County, Arkansas on this __________ day of

Polk County Circuit Clerk

By:___________________ Deputy Clerk

Article and photo by Ethan Nahté

The clean-up at Queen Wilhelmina State Park occurred Saturday morning. The skies were clear, the temperature was in the high 60s and there was a slight breeze, making for a pleasant couple of hours to walk the trails, public areas and along the Talimena Scenic Drive within the boundaries of the park to help Keep Arkansas Beautiful for the fall clean-up. In addition to Arkansas State Park Interpreter

“twine” and how it was utilized to sew together moccasins.

Detter also spoke about how many people showed up for the Pleiades meteor shower. There seemed to be enough interest from both out-oftown visitors staying atop the mountain, as well as several local people. She felt it was promising enough that she is considering doing another meteor shower viewing party but didn’t say when. Discussion of the Geminids came up, but that’s early-to-mid-December, meaning the weather is very

Respectfully Submitted,

MACKIE WOLF ZIENTZ & MANN, P. C. Redding Building

1701 Centerview Drive, Suite 207

Little Rock, AR 72211

(501) 218-8111

By: Michael Tackett (2018110)

Attorneys for Plaintiff

Ivory Detter, there were only six other people, all park employees, to assist with the clean-up.

As Detter awaited more volunteers or for the six to return, she spoke went into ‘interpreter mode” and talked about some of the plants in the park that are very uncommon, not just on Rich Mountain, but in general. She demonstrated which ones could be eaten and the difference in their tastes. She also made a type of twine from the leaves of a plant dying off for the winter and demonstrated how to make the surprisingly strong unpredictable on the mountain and the roads could be hazardous.

All-in-all, the morning started out refreshing and, educational and informative.

You can go to the Arkansas State Parks official website and look up any of the state parks in Arkansas and find out what activities and events they have going. For queen Wilhelmina in particular, visit https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/queen-wilhelmina-state-park and click on the Events link to the right. The majority of the programs are free.

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.

September 25, 2023

Deputies responded to a report of Criminal Mischief near Iron Mountain.

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

Deputies were dispatched to a business near Wickes in reference to a theft.

Deputies responded to a walk-in complainant in reference to financial identity fraud.

September 26, 2023

Jonathon Woody, 29, of Mena was arrested to be held for another agency.

Bradley Brumfield, 33, of Mena was arrested on fifteen Failure to Appear Warrants.

September 27, 2023

Deputies were dispatched to a business near Cove in reference to an altercation.

Charles Welch, Jr., 43, of Hatfield was arrested by an officer with Probation Parole on a Felony Failure to Comply with Registration and Reporting Requirements.

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Polk 659 near Board Camp in reference to an unattended death.

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Polk 54 near Mena in reference to a physical altercation. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney for further consideration.

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Polk 76 E near Acorn in reference to harassment. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney for further consideration.

Deputies were dispatched to an ATV accident near Polk 304. Travis McCubbin, 60, of Pencil Bluff was arrested on a Failure to Appear Warrant.

Clifford Harrison, 62, of Mena was arrested on a warrant for Harassing Communications.

September 28, 2023

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on 3rd Street near Grannis in reference to vandalism.

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Sugartree Lane near Mena in reference to a welfare check.

September 29, 2023

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Polk 99 near Vandervoort in reference to an unattended death.

Deputies responded to a report of missing hikers near Caney Creek Wilderness Area.

Johnny Webb, 43, of Mena was arrested by an officer with Probation Parole on a Failure to Appear Warrant.

Vicky Fussell, 55, of Mena was ar- rested on a Failure to Appear Warrant.

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

Deputies responded to a report of an unattended death on Polk 55 near Mena.

September 30, 2023

Deputies were dispatched to a vehicle accident near Polk 656.

Deputies responded to a report of a stolen firearm.

Deputies were dispatched to Polk 71 near Yocana in reference to a report of cruelty to animals.

Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Hwy 375 E near Shady in reference to a dirt bike accident.

October 1, 2023

Timothy Murphy, 50, of Smithville was arrested by an officer with the Arkansas Game and Fish on charges of DWI, Driving on a DWI Suspended License and Additional Penalties Ignition Interlock Device.

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