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Never Forget...9/11/2001 Bearcats 36 - Curley Wolves 35

By Jamie Hammack Eighteen years. It certainly doesn’t seem like it. 18 years since evil brought itself to our shores and made itself known leading to the longest war in American history. On September 11th, 2001 Islamic terrorist hit us in four coordinated attacks. Four passenger jets were boarded that day. Two would crash into the iconic World Trade Center towers in New York City. One would crash into The Pentagon in Arlington County, Virginia and one would crash into a field in Pennsylvania when passengers aboard fought back against the cowards who had hijacked the plane. 2,996 people died that day, but if you’re counting the number of dead caused by the attacks that day then the number isn’t completely accurate. To this day civilians and first responders still die from cancer and respiratory related illness caused by inhaling toxic dust from the fallen towers. The deaths will sadly continue for years to come.

What happened after the attacks is the ongoing Afghanistan War, which is a part of the larger War on Terror. It is a war that is likely to never end. You cannot easily defeat an enemy that has no standing army or capital to seize. Their leaders, once killed by our forces or allies, are simply replaced by the next terrorist in line in a global game of whack a mole. Our armed forces do the job, but the job has no end in sight.

-See Never Forget, continued pg. 8

Local Boys Get Quite A Scare In an interview with The Pulse, the mother of a Mena boy told us of a harrowing event involving her son and three others.

On the night of August 28th, a woman by the name of Louisa Marie Vidana, of Pencil Bluff, Arkansas, reportedly jumped into the back seat of the vehicle the four boys were riding in. It is alleged that Vidana forced her way into the back seat of the car and placed a knife to one young mans face and demanded the driver take her to the hospital immediately.

The frightened boys did as she demanded and drove her to Mena Regional Medical Center.

One boy says she acted really “jacked up” and was “talking crazy” along the way and this really frightened them.

Upon arrival at the hospital the young

-See Scare, continued pg. 9

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Couy House, #33, and some of his teammates grabbed onto the Curley Wolves and held on for a one-point overtime victory. Mena improves to 2-0 on the season. See complete story on page 12. Submitted photo by the Mena School District.

Polk County Under Moderate Wildfire Risk As area temperatures creep towards triple digits, and a good rain seems to be a distant memory, the Arkansas Forestry Commission would like to remind everyone that the dangers of a wildfire have increased. Currently Polk, Scott, Montgomery, Howard and Sevier counties are under a moderate wildfire risk.

According to The Weather Channel the next rain forecast is for our area is this Fri-

Louisa Marie Vidana Photo submitted by Polk County Sheriff’s Office

day with only a 40% chance. But with the weather being as finicky as it has been, who knows when the next rain will fall. If some relief doesn’t fall from the sky soon we could see a burn ban in Polk County.

Last week Ashley County in far southeast Arkansas was the lone county under a ban. Since then Drew, Ouachita, Miller,

-See Wildfire Risk, continued pg. 9

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dition and it is worth protecting,” said Attorney General Leslie Rutledge. “Whether you support the Razorbacks, Red Wolves, Bears or Boll Weevils, everyone deserves to cheer for their favorite team without worry of scammers trying to take advantage of their wallets.”

Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge issued the following tips to help Arkansans protect themselves when looking to buy game tickets during the upcoming football season.

• Research the seller or broker with the Better Business Bureau and ensure it is a member of the National Association of Ticket Brokers.

• A legitimate ticket broker will offer a refund policy. Only buy tickets from a reseller that provides clear details about the terms of the transaction.

• Always use a credit card to make a ticket purchase because credit card laws provide buyers with some recourse if the tickets are fraudulent.

• Check the seats ahead of time.

Ask for section, row and seat numbers to avoid obstructed views and purchasing

tickets that do not exist.

• Stick with well-known ticket sellers who offer guarantees and policies that protect buyers and have the ability to investigate and restrict accounts of merchants who violate the policies.

• If a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is. Refuse to be rushed.

Scam artists often try to hurry prospective buyers into making a decision.

According to AARP, nearly 5 million consumers receive fraudulent concert, sporting event and theme park tickets each year. We can all do our part by ensuring our neighbors, friends, and families are educated on the deceptive practices of scammers and ways to avoid them.

Consumers who think they may have purchased a counterfeit ticket can contact the National Association of Ticket Brokers at 630-510-4594 or the Arkansas Attorney General’s Public Protection Department.

For more information on other tips to avoid being scammed and other consumer-related issues, call the Arkansas Attorney General’s Office at 800-482-8982 or visit ArkansasAG.gov.

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REFLECTIONS FROM FAITH AND HISTORY Miracle at Philadelphia -by Jeff Olson Monday, September 17, 1787 dawned clear and cold in Philadelphia with a brisk touch of autumn in the air. For those who attended the Constitutional Convention, the time away from home and business had been costly, both in terms of family and livelihood. Each was deeply concerned for his country which was struggling through some major growing pains, economically and organizationally to name but a few.

States were functioning irrespective of one another and the freedom and unity preserved and strengthened by the blood and treasure spent in the War of Independence was in serious jeopardy. The instability was so severe that England and Spain were confidently postured to pick up the pieces of the colonies when things fell apart. Something needed to be done, as the Articles of Confederation proved to be an inadequate governing document. What was decided at the Annapolis Convention in February and what began on May 25 as an effort to revise the Articles, became four challenging months of commitment, sacrifice, debate, compromise and prayer

which culminated in a document, original and unique in the annals of human history.

As president of the Constitutional Convention, George Washington concluded, “It appears to me, little short of a miracle that the Delegates from so many different States, in their manners, circumstances, and prejudices, should unite in forming a system of national Government, so little liable to well-founded objections.” As the Constitution’s chief architect, James Madison stated “I feel it a duty to express my profound and solemn conviction, driven from my intimate opportunity of observing and appreciating the views of the Convention, collectively and individually, that there never was an assembly of men charged with a great and arduous trust, who were more pure in their motives, or more exclusively

or anxiously devoted to the object committed to them, than were the members of the Federal Convention of 1787.”

Of the 55 Constitutional Convention members who had attended at various times, 40 were present for the final day.

According to James Madison, “Whilst the last members were signing it, Doctr. [Benjamin] Franklin looking towards the Presidents chair, at the back of which a rising sun happened to be painted, observed to a few members near him, that painters had found it difficult to distinguish in their art a rising from a setting sun. I have, said he, often in the course of the session, and the vicissitudes of my hopes and fears as to its issue, looked at that behind the President without being able to tell whether it was rising or setting: But now at length I have the

happiness to know that it is a rising and not a setting sun.” When asked by a curious citizen after the adjournment of the Convention what kind of government had been structured by the Founding Fathers, Franklin is said to have answered: “...A Republic, if you can keep it.” The French historian, Guizot, once asked James Russell Lowell, “How long will the American republic endure?” Lowell replied: “As long as the ideas of the men who founded it continue dominant.”

Catherine Drinker Bowen, author of the classic book from which the subtitle of this article was borrowed, stated in her text, “Miracles do not occur at random...Every miracle has its provenance, every miracle has been prayed for..., so with the Miracle at Philadelphia.”

UAMS Receives Grant for Rural Primary Care Physician Recruitment Program The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences received a grant of $4.6 million to boost its program to encourage primary care physicians to practice in rural areas.

UAMS, the state’s main medical school, has eight regional campuses around the state. They will partner with the UAMS College of Medicine and its Department of Family and Preventive Medicine.

The state Health Department consid-

ers 50 of the 75 counties in Arkansas as meeting the definition of an under-served area, due to the lack of health professionals available to serve the population. More than 500,000 people, or a sixth of the states’ total population, live in those areas.

Legislators working on health care recently heard a presentation from officials at UAMS and the Arkansas Hospital Associ-

ation. There are 23 counties in Arkansas that do not have a local hospital and there are 39 counties with only one hospital.

Of the 105 hospitals in Arkansas, 17 are at the highest level of financial risk. The number used to be 18 until the hospital in De Queen, which was on the list, closed.

Twenty-five counties and cities levy a tax to support their local hospital.

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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 STATE OF ARKANSAS vs. DOUGLAS R. GROSS White Male / DOB: 01/14/1959 Date of Offense: September 1, 2014 COUNT I: POSSESSION OF FIREARMS BY CERTAIN PERSONS, the above-named defendant, being a convicted felon, unlawfully possessed a firearm, and all against the peace and dignity of the State of Arkansas constituting a Class D Felony.

STATE OF ARKANSAS vs. JOSEPH A. CHAPMAN White Male / DOB: 04/13/1985 Date of Offense: August 29, 2019 COUNT I::MAINTAINING A DRUG PREMISES, Defendant did knowingly to keep or maintain any store, shop, warehouse, dwelling, building, or other structure or place or premise that is resorted to by a person for the purpose of using or obtaining a controlled substance, conduct constituting a Class C Felony.

COUNT II: POSSESSION OF A SCHEDULE VI CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE WITH THE PURPOSE TO DELIVER, MARIJUANA, Defendant, unlawfully possessed marijuana with the purpose to deliver more than fourteen grams (143) but less than four ounces (4 oz.) by aggregate weight, including an adulterant or diluent, of a Schedule VI controlled substance, a Class D Felony.

NOTICE: The State of Arkansas hereby notifies the defendant that it intends to pursue enhanced penalties pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. § 5-4-501 due to the fact that he has been convicted of more than one (1) felony but fewer than four (4) felonies.

STATE OF ARKANSAS vs. MATHEW M. EVANS White Male / DOB: 06/28/1966 Date of Offense: August 30, 2019 COUNT I:: POSSESSION OF A SCHEDULE II CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, defendant, unlawfully pos-

sessed METHAMPHETAMINE, a Schedule II controlled substance, in an amount of less than Two grams (2g), a Class D Felony.

COUNT II: POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, defendant did possess 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.

STATE OF ARKANSAS vs. PATRICIA L. JACKSON White Female / DOB: 01/22/1968 Date of Offense: September 3, 2019 COUNT I: POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE WITH THE PURPOSE TO DELIVER, Defendant, unlawfully possessed methamphetamine with the purpose to deliver in an aggregate weight of less than two grams (2g), constituting a Class “C Felony.

COUNT II: FURNISHING, POSSESSING, OR USING PROHIBITED ARTICLES, Defendant did knowingly introduce Methamphetamine, a controlled substance, into the Polk County Detention Center, constituting a Class “C” Felony.

COUNT III: USE OF A COMMUNICATION DEVICE, defendant, did unlawfully and feloniously and knowingly use a communication device, a telephone, in committing or causing or facilitating the commission of an act constituting a felony violation of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, constituting a Class “C” Felony.

NOTICE: The State of Arkansas hereby notifies the defendant that it intends to pursue enhanced penalties pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. 8 5-4-501 due to the fact that she has been convicted of more than one (1) felony but fewer than four (4) felonies.

STATE OF ARKANSAS vs. VICKY L. FUSSELL White Female / DOB: 03/25/1968 Date of Offense: September 2, 2019 COUNT I: POSSESSION OF A SCHEDULE II CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE,

defendant, unlawfully possessed METHAMPHETAMINE, a Schedule II controlled substance, in an amount less than 2 grams, said possession constituting a Class “D” Felony.

STATE OF ARKANSAS vs. SEAN D. BURNS White Male / DOB: 08/08/1991 Date of Offense: September 3, 2019 COUNT I: DOMESTIC BATTERY IN THE THIRD DEGREE, SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE, defendant with the purpose of causing physical injury to a FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD MEMBER, constituting a Class “D” Felony.

COUNT II: TERRORISTIC THREATENING IN FIRST DEGREE, Defendant did unlawfully and feloniously, with the purpose of terrorizing another person, threaten to cause death or serious physical injury or substantial property damage to another person, constituting a Class “D” Felony.

COUNT III: RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY, defendant, did unlawfully enter a residential occupiable structure of another person with the purpose of committing in the residential occupiable structure any offense punishable by imprisonment, constituting a Class “B” Felony.

COUNT IV: REFUSAL TO SUBMIT TO ARREST, Defendant did refuse to submit to arrest by knowingly resisting a person known by him to be a law enforcement officer effecting an arrest, constituting a Class “B” Misdemeanor.

Mena Police Department Report

August 25, 2019 Tommy Kinnniard, 29, of Mena was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.

Daniel Roberts, 26, of Mena was arrested for two warrants from the Mena Police.

Andrea Main, 30, of Mena was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.

Jimmy Don Davis, 43, of Mena was served an outstanding warrant from Montgomery County.

August 26, 2019 Dyllon Brown, 27, of Mena was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.

Richard Ingram, 24, of Mena was charged with public intoxication.

Richard Young, 53, of Mena was served an outstanding warrant from the Polk County Sheriff. The arrest followed a traffic stop.

August 27, 2019 Chris John Thomas, 29, of Mena was charged with internet stalking of a child, sexual indecency with a child, and posses-

sion of child pornography. The arrest followed an investigation.

Kaleb Rushin, 18, of Mena was served an outstanding warrant from Polk County.

August 28, 2019 Louise Vidana, 35, of Fort Smith was charged with assault, theft of property, disorderly conduct and criminal trespass.

The arrest followed a call from the hospital.

Phillip James Dean, 44, of Colorado Springs, Colorado was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. The arrest followed a call regarding a man who was acting strangely.

Rocky Daugherty, 29, of Mena was served an outstanding warrant for failure to pay fines and court costs from the Polk County Sheriff’s office.

Christine Smallwood, 41, of McCurtain, Oklahoma, was arrested on outstanding warrants from Oklahoma.

David Fraser, 51, of Mena was served an outstanding warrant for failure to appear from the Polk County Sheriff’s office.

August 29, 2019 A local woman reported that she is being harassed by her boyfriends’ former girlfriend. Case sent to prosecutor for review.

A local man reported that a watch he was selling on consignment at a local antique shop had been stolen from the display case. Case is pending statements from the victim and the owner of the shop.

Thomas M. Adams, 50, of Mena was charged with DWI. The arrest followed a traffic stop.

Laine Barber, 24, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding warrant from the Polk County Sheriff’s office for failure to pay fines and court costs.

August 30 and August 31, 2019 Kristie Weber, 39, of Mena was cited for public display of obscenity after a complaint regarding a sign in her yard.

Matthew M. Adams, 53, of Mena was charged with possession of methamphetamine or cocaine and possession of drug paraphenalia. The arrest followed a traffic stop.

Andrew Daniel Stewart, 19, of Mena was charged with DWI after a traffic stop.

September 1, 2019 A Mena businessman reported that someone had stolen a utility trailer form his property. Case is pending identification and interview of suspects.

Stephanie Abbott, 39, of Mena was charged with disorderly conduct and communicating a false alarm after officers had responded to calls from her residence five times during their shift.

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Police Reports from page 5 September 2, 2019 Tristan Chaney, 23, of Mena was charged with criminal trespass, driving on a suspended license, and having no proof of liability insurance on his vehicle. The arrest followed a call from employees at a local retail store.

Vicky Franz, 51, of Mena was charged with possession of methamphetamines and was served an outstanding warrant from the Polk County Sheriff’s office for failure to appear.

Sarah Mitchell, 25, of Mena was charged with disorderly conduct after officers responded to a call at the local hospital regarding a belligerent woman.

Dax Wood, 21, of Mena was served an outstanding warrant from the Mena Police Department for failure to appear.

September 3, 2019 Sean Burns, 28, of Covington, Louisiana was charged with battery, terroristic threatening, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, fleeing, and carrying a weapon.

The arrest followed a call to a local residence.

Patricia Jackson, 29, of Mena was charged with possession of methamphetamine or cocaine with intent to deliver and furnishing prohibited items. She was also served four outstanding warrants. The arrest followed a traffic stop.

Jeremiah Brown, 38, of Mena was charged with public intoxication after officers responded to a call regarding a man acting suspiciously.

Matthew Paul Owen, 23, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding warrant.

September 4 & 5, 2019 Zachary Lunsford, 32, of Mena was charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, fleeing, and failing to use a signal when turning. The arrest followed a traffic stop.

September 6, 2019 Thomas Wayne Duncan, 30, of Mena was arrested and charged with possession with methamphetamine or cocaine with intent to deliver and possession of drug paraphernalia.

William M. Hale, 58, of Mena was charged with possession of marijuana.

Nora Taylor, 39, of Mena was served an outstanding warrant from Polk County.

September 7, 2019 Patricia Tice, 52, of Clarksville was served two outstanding warrants.

Polk County Sheriff’s Report

August 26, 2019 Report from complainant on Highway 71 South near Vandervoort of the theft of electronics, valued at $3,000.00, led to a 16-year-old male being issued a Juvenile Citation for Theft of Property. The juvenile was released to the custody of a parent/ guardian.

Report of a disturbance on Polk 31 near Cove. Deputies responded. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Report from complainant on Polk 42 near Potter of problems with a neighbor concerning a property dispute.

August 27, 2019 Arrested was Gregory A. Rivera, 30, of New Caney, TX, on a Harris County, Texas Warrant.

Traffic stop on Highway 71 South near Wickes led to the arrest of Lurlin Leger, 52, of Omaha, NE, on Charges of DWI, Careless/Prohibited Driving, Improper Passing and No Proof of Insurance.

August 28, 2019 Arrested was David E. Bunyard, 24, of Mena, on Warrants for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

August 29, 2019 Report from complainant on Highway 88

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Report from a local clinic of a dog bite victim. Deputy responded.

Report from complainant on Polk 43 near Mena of the theft of a phone, valued at $450.00. Investigation continues.

Arrested was Joseph A. Chapman, 34, of Mena, on a Charge of Possession of a Schedule VI Controlled Substance.

August 30, 2019 Report from complainant on Ryder Lane near Acorn of the attempted break-in to a residence. Investigation continues.

Report from a Mena woman that her 15-year-old daughter was missing. The juvenile was later located.

Arrested was Doug R. Gross, 60, of Mena, on a Warrant for Possession of a Firearm by Certain Person.

Arrested was Jason Kirkendoll, 42, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

Arrested was Michael G. Reding, 57, of Mena, on a Warrant for Failure to Appear.

August 31, 2019 Report from complainant on Polk 18 near Cove of the break-in and theft of two

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firearms and electronics, all valued at $500.00. Investigation continues.

Report from complainant on Polk 61 near Board Camp of an ongoing issue with a neighbor. Deputy responded. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

September 1, 2019 Report from a Conway woman of custody issues with a Polk County man. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Report from complainant on Polk 301 near Cherry Hill of the break-in and theft of a chainsaw, valued at $750.00. Investigation continues.

Report from complainant on Highway 71 South near Hatfield of the discovery of illegal items. Investigation continues.

Arrested was Jarrod L. Wafford, 31, of Mena, on a Warrant for Harassment.

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

Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 31 Incarcerated Inmates, with 18 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.

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SHANNA HANSBROUGH

BISSELL Shanna Hansbrough Bissell, 46, passed away Saturday August 31,2019 in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Shanna was born July 21, 1973 in Mena, Arkansas to her parents Danny and Beverly Hansbrough. Shanna was a loving daughter, mother, sister, granddaughter, niece, and cousin and was loved dearly by all who knew her.

Shanna loved her flowers and her horses, she loved her parents, daughters, and family dearly.

She is survived by her grandmother, Anna Faye Miner of Acorn, Arkansas; parents, Danny and Beverly Hansbrough of Ink, Arkansas; daughters: Victoria Tackett of Mena, Arkansas and Brice Maxwell of Fort Smith, Arkansas; sister, Dana D. Egger of Mena, Arkansas; nephews: Lane and Ty Keene; many aunts, uncles, cousins; and a dear and special friend, Sean Horn.

Shanna was preceded in death by Loyd A Hansbrough, Clarice (Katie) Hansbrough Holland, and Jimmy Lee Miner.

Graveside services were Friday, September 6, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Concord Cemetery with Brother Mark Lyle officiating under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Visitation was Thursday, September 5, 2019 from 6-8 at Beasley-Wood Chapel.

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EILEEN

BARRETTTUTTLE Eileen Barrett-Tuttle, age 50 passed away peacefully on Friday, September 6, 2019 at CHI St. Vincent Hospital in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Eileen was born, February 5, 1969 in Mena, Arkansas to Elton Doyle “Doc” Barrett and Shirley Milam-Scott. She was a graduate of Van-Cove High School Class of 1987 and went on to receive a Masters Degree in Education from the University of Arkansas. She then taught at Lockesburg High School for 10 years. After leaving her teaching career, she traveled all over the United States and world, working various jobs. Eileen truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures, being with friends and family and spending time with her grandchildren. Eileen had an uncanny ability to reach people in a deep and positive way.

She is survived by her mother, Shirley Milam Scott of Vandervoort, Arkansas; daughters: Shelby Albright and husband Christopher of Ashdown, Arkansas, and Emily Moore and husband Cole of Nashville, Arkansas; grandchilldren: Avery and Holland Albright of Ashdown, Arkansas and Treston and Eli Moore of Nashville, Arkansas; brothers: Bill and Sandy Barrett and Dwight and Darla Barrett; sisters: Peggy and Jim Sherrouse and Gale Kuykendall; and sisters in Spirit: Frances Jewell, Shannon Young and Leona Scott.

She was preceded in death by her father, “Doc” Barrett; step-father, Jerry Scott; and nephew, Billy Barrett.

Graveside services were Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Witherspoon Cemetery with Brother Don Youngblood officiating under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Honorary Pallbearers were Jimmy Smith, Timmy Scott, Leon Gibbons, Brian James, Rodney Winger, Keith Jewell and Derek Sunderman.

Visitation was Monday, September 9, 2019 from 6-8 at Beasley-Wood Funeral Home Chapel.

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Bradley Neil Thornton age 46 of Cove, Arkansas passed away September 4, 2019 in Midland, Texas.

He was born on January 01, 1973 in Murfreesboro, Arkansas to Clayton Woodrow Thornton and Barbara Ruth (Harlan) Thornton. He worked as a welding inspector. He was a loving son, brother, boyfriend, uncle and friend to all who knew him.

He is survived by his mother, Barbara Ruth Thornton of Cove, Arkansas; brothers: Billy Wayne Thornton of Cove, Arkansas, Daniel Jay “Pete” Thornton and wife Virgeina of Cove, Arkansas, and Jimmie Darren Thornton of Cove, Arkansas; sisters: Connie Pate and husband Ted of Langley, Arkansas, Renita Sharp and husband Lance of Dierks, Arkansas, and Kathy Hill and husband LaDale of Hot Springs, Arkansas; girlfriend, Heidi Baille; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by fathe,r Woodrow Thornton.

He was sent for cremation under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Online obituary at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com

James Louis Abbess, Jr. age 67 of Mena, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2019 in Little Rock.

James was born on June 4, 1952 in Hallettsville, Texas to the late James Louise Abbess and the late Alice Ruth Nichols.

He served his country in the United States Air Force. James enjoyed working at U.S. Motors. He also liked listening to music and was a “Ford” guy. He was a loving brother, uncle and friend to all who knew him.

He is survived by brother, Buddy Barron of Muse, Oklahoma; sister: Janice Barron Wright of Muse, Oklahoma; and nephews: Wes Wright of Mena, Arkansas and Jason Wright of Watauga, Texas.

He was preceded in death by parents, and a brother Gaylord Barron.

Mr. Abbess was sent for cremation under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Online obituary at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com

Several States Report Lung Illness In People Who Vape [Little Rock] The Arkansas Dept. of Health is warning Arkansans who use an electronic smoking device, e-cigarette, or vape about the risk of a potential lung illness.

Other states have reported over two hundred cases of a vaping-related lung disease and one death. The reports reach across the country. Arkansas currently has four suspected cases under investigation. The products consumed could include a number of substances, including nicotine, flavorings, THC, synthetic cannabinoids, or a combination of these. Further investigation is ongoing to determine the possible cause of the illnesses by testing patients and vaping products.

Symptoms may include shortness of breath, chest pain, coughing, and fatigue. A few patients also reported fever, nausea, and diarrhea. The symptoms may worsen over days and weeks. Of the confirmed cases, all patients had vaped in the weeks and months leading up their hospitalization. People who experience any type of chest pain or difficulty breathing after vaping should seek medical attention.

“We are encouraging clinicians from across the state to reach out to ADH if they encounter patients with this illness and a history of vaping to help us better track, treat, and understand these illnesses,” said Dr. Appathurai Balamurugan (Dr. Bala), ADH Deputy Chief Medical Officer and State Chronic Disease Director. “We suspect there are cases that have not been reported yet.”

Vaping is still relatively new and the longterm side effects are being researched. Nicotine commonly used in vapes is highly addictive and vape cartridges can contain the same amount of nicotine as a pack of cigarettes. Nicotine harms the developing brain, which is not fully developed until a person is in their mid-20s. Vapes create substances that harm the body by producing tiny particles that can reach deep into the lungs.

If interested in quitting tobacco and nicotine call Be Well Arkansas at 833-283-WELL (9355). Wellness counselors help through coaching and providing nicotine replacement therapy at no cost. Wellness counselors are available M-F from 8 am to 4:30 pm.

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Governor Hutchinson Announces Expansion of Computer Science Teacher Stipend Program LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson announced today the expansion of the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) Computer Science Teacher Stipend Program, which will allow each high school computer science teacher to apply for up to $10,000 in stipends over a five-year period.

In 2015, Governor Hutchinson provided $5 million to ADE to begin the Arkansas Computer Science Initiative. The Governor directed ADE to use a portion of this fund-

ing to establish and maintain a one-time $2,000 teacher stipend program for high school teachers who add the computer science endorsement to their licenses and teach courses in this field. The expanded program will provide additional support for the development of computer science programs year after year for up to five years.

The stipends will come from the $2.5 million in annual funding the governor has allocated for ADE to support his computer science initiative.

ASP Is Runner-up for Arkansas Digital Pioneer Award The Arkansas State Police Highway Patrol Division, Driver License Testing Section has been recognized as a runner-up for the Arkansas Digital Pioneer Award.

The award is presented each year by the Arkansas Information Network.

The state police was nominated for the award based on its development of a driv-

er license practice app and the voice-controlled intelligent personal assistant (Amazon Alexa & Google Home).

Since the practice test app and voice-controlled assistant went live this year, more than 21,000 Arkansans preparing to take their driver test have used the app and voice software.

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“The expansion of this stipend program will continue our efforts to ensure that our students have access to quality computer science courses in our schools,” Governor Hutchinson said. “Since the creation of the program, our state has added more than 225 fully certified computer science teachers and has awarded over $200,000 in stipends directly to high school teachers.

This expansion will motivate educators who have been considering teaching computer science to start, and it will also challenge

our computer science teachers to continue developing in their field.”

Under the expanded program, the requirements for each additional year will evolve, placing an increased responsibility on the teacher and school to ensure the continued improvement and development of the computer science education programs in Arkansas.

ADE will provide more information about the application process for this program later this semester.

OF FOOTBALLS AND FAITH The University of Alabama usually has a “pretty good” football team. Victory is not an unusual thing for them. But victory only comes after the game is played, never before.

Even if the game is with an inferior opponent. Even Alabama has to play the game to enjoy the victory. The surest way to defeat is to take the game for granted. The game must be played. The war must be fought in order to win.

As Christians we do have the victory. Our opponents (the world, satan, our own flesh, and the apostate “church”) are always weaker than us, for our strength lies in Jesus Christ, and the chorus is correct, “greater is he that is in us, than he that is in the world.” (I John 4: 4). But the fact that because of Him we walk around in victory, having never faced the enemy, is foolishness. There is a war on this little planet, and ever born-again Christian is, like it or not, involved in it. True, some are sitting on the sidelines while others suffer pain and scars, but they need to know that the Coach is watching, and there will be an account given.

Point: there is no victory except those that come after the conflict. And, often, the conflict comes in areas that are not well defended. We never know if we have a winning team until we are tested! It is true for Christians! We do not know much faith we have until major problems come our way. And when they do come many of us realize that what we had called faith was nothing more than “feelings.” God Himself will put situations in our lives that will enable us to see if we are living by “feelings” or real faith.

One of my favorite Christian authors is C.S. Lewis. Lewis married in middle-age. He loved his wife deeply. She had cancer when he married her, but it went into remission.

It came back. Lewis was devastated and angry with God… very angry. He had been living on small faith and big feelings. The situation with his wife forced him to look closely at his “faith.” He saw where he was, turned away from it, and turned in complete faith to the God with Whom he had been angry. He had the victory, but not without the war. Many “believers” want the victory who disdain the war. It doesn’t work that way!

What is true for individual Christians is also true for the Churh of Jesus Christ. We of the church have a very determined enemy. He has come to steal, kill, and destroy, and the two things that he works hardest on are (1) the family, and (2) the Church of Jesus Christ. And the truth is that he has won many encounters with each of these, when he should have won none. In the home the husbands/fathers are on the front line of the battle. In the Church those whom God has called to lead His Church are on the front line. Yes, satan has lost the war, but Christians have surrendered many of the battles.

The Resource is the same, home or church, and that is a REAL faith in Jesus Christ as our Redeemer, our Hope, our Courage, indeed, our lives. And that requires of us much time spent in the Word of God (the “sword of the Spirit” remember), and time spent in prayer.

Lewis watched his wife die. He (and she) had come up against the enemy of life, death. How he or she felt about it became irrelevant, for the only thing that would bring them through it was real, real, faith in Jesus Christ. Everything else fell away. Everything else MUST fall away.

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After the attacks here on home soil our country was swept up in a beautiful wave of patriotism. We were one. We consoled one another. We cried together. We were angry together. We sought revenge, and through our military for the most part, found it. What we cannot do is forget who it is that attacked us and why they attacked us. Every year at this time we post on social media to “Never Forget”, but we should look deeper not forget who attacked us and why. Islamic terrorist attacked us. They did so because they hate what we stand for. The terrorist despise our laws. Our freedoms. To the terrorist it is unconscionable women are free and can do as they please. They hate our way of life and that we do not worship as they do. They hate Israel and our relationship with the Israeli’s. They hate the influence we have on the world. These are just some of the things Islamic terrorist hate about us. Are these things all Muslims hate about us? No. There are thousands of Muslims who have fought with us in the war on terror. Some from the Middle East. Some are natural born Americans from our shores that signed up as a part of what they see is their patriotic duty. Some because they have seen their home country torn apart by the likes of Saddam Hussein and they wished to help Iraq better itself.

But let us not forget we were attacked because of who we are. Let us not forget our allies have been attacked because they share our values. Britain, France, Spain. All have felt the sting of losing innocent people in senseless, cowardly attacks. When you read a paper, social media news post or watch a news program on television, if they do not name who attacked us and why, then they are being politically correct. It was Islamic terrorist with al-Qaeda that killed innocent people. Innocent people of all races, religions and political stripes. Ordinary people just like you and me who were simply going to work that day, never to return. Firemen, paramedics and citizens who, when others were terrified for their lives ran out, ran in. People died that day who never thought they would make a decision to jump from a thousand feet in the air to their deaths because they felt it a better way to die than burning to death or suffocating on the smoke. Never forget these people.

Never forget the men and women who have died since that day so that we can remain free. Our military members and their families have sacrificed for us. They fought. Died.

And some have carried the burdens of the battlefield with themselves ever since. Never

forget them. Never forget our allies in this war who have done the same as our military in ensuring freedom. British, German, French, Polish, Italian, Australian, Czech, Hungary and others. All have sacrificed. Never forget. Never forget those who died. Those who lived through the carnage. Those who continue to keep us free. And never forget who we were on September 12th, 2001. One country. One nation. One people. Americans.

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She then exited the vehicle and the boys called 911.

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Bearcats Win In OT Against Prescott In Non-Conference Match-up The Mena Bearcats improved to 2-0 on the season with a nail biter of a game against the Prescott Curley Wolves Friday night at Bob Carver Bearcat Stadium. Mena charged ahead with 12 unanswered points in the first quarter on two touchdowns. The first Mena TD was a 7 yard pass from Max Montgomery to Cauy House. After the first TD the point after attempt was no good, but that didn’t stop Mena from scoring a second TD with just over two minutes left in the quarter on a 3 yard TD pass from Montgomery to Zane Stephens. A pass play for the 2-point conversion failed. The first quarter ended with Mena ahead 12-0.

In the second quarter Mena kicker Luis Pessoa added 3 to the tally with a 27 yard field goal as Mena kept the defense strong until a Prescott touchdown with 26 seconds left in the half when the Curley Wolves scored on a 39 yard pass. The score after a hard fought half of football was Mena 15, Prescott 7. Into the 3rd quarter Prescott wasted no time in scoring within 4 minutes on a 4 yard TD run by Jacobi Nolen, but failed to convert the 2 points they wanted

on a run that went nowhere.

With just under 5 minutes remaining in the 3rd quarter Mena scored on a 33 yard pass from Montgomery to last weeks player of the game, Marc Wilson. Pessoa nailed the extra point, which like all PATs in this game proved vital. Prescott for the second time in the game left it to the end of a quarter to score when with .29 seconds left scored on a 5 yard pass from Nolen to Derriun Thompson.

The fourth quarter was more high powered offense from both sides as Mena reached the endzone first on a Stephens 4 yard TD run with 9:24 remaining followed soon after by a 9 yard Prescott touchdown run by Alex George. Luckily for Mena, Prescott missed the point after attempt.

Though Prescott would later kick a 24 yard field goal with 2 seconds remaining on the clock to tie the game at the end of regulation, this miss would possibly cost Prescott the game.

As the game went into overtime Mena scored on a 25 yard TD run by Zane Stephens and a Pessoa extra point. Prescott’s Jacobi Nolen scored on a 1 yard TD run,

but the Curley Wolves failed on their 2-point conversion earning Mena a 36-35 win. Senior Zane Stephens was chosen by the Mena Radio crew as the Comfort Center Home Furnishings Player of the Game with 10 carries for 117 yards and two rushing touchdowns. Stephens also had 6 receptions for 83 yards and 1 touchdown from a

pass. A stellar performance.

Next up the Bearcats travel to Hot Springs this Friday night at 7pm to take on the Trojans. Be sure to tune in to Classic Hits 105.3 with Phillip Wilson and Todd Aynes for all the action from Hot Springs as the Bearcats look to go 3 and 0 on the season!

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Mena Bearcat and Lady Cat Tennis Teams Show Promise for the Season The Mena tennis teams began this years season with matches against the De Queen Leopards and Nashville Scrappers. Mena is off to an impressive season with victories in singles and doubles in the men’s program and a victory for the women’s doubles team of Marissa Ortiz and Stephanie Lua against De Queen in a tie-breaker 7-6. The men’s doubles team of Austin Rose and

Bearcat doubles team of Will Davis and Wilson Hughes are pictured above. The Bearcat and Lady Cat tennis teams are pictured right. Photos submitted by the Mena Public School.

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Will Davis came out on top 7-5 along with a Wilson Hughes and Luke Montgomery victory. Bearcats also dominated in the three single’s matches of Wilson, Davis, and Eli Cook.

The Bearcats followed their initial performance against the Leopards in winning matches against the Scrappers. In the appearance of doubles Davis and Hughes

proved successful with a 6-3 victory last Thursday as they hosted the Nashville teams. Also victorious was the doubles team of Hughes and Cook 6-1 along with wins in single play for Rose 6-3 and Davis 6-1.

The Bearcats played Malvern on Tuesday. Check out our website for updates occurring after print.

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Mena High School Named to ESPN Honor Roll for Special Olympics Program Mena High School is named in the prestigious ESPN Honor Roll as a part of the cable channels Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools National Recognition Program. Mena High School is listed with 34 other schools around the country and on September 6th ESPN will whittle down the number to 5 schools that will be announced as Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools. These schools will receive a national banner presentation.

According to the ESPN website, “the purpose of Unified Champion Schools is to

incorporate Special Olympics sports, leadership and related activities that empower the youth to be the agents of change in their communities. Thus, the focus shifts from the events to that of a whole school movement for inclusion. Special education and general education students -- along with educators and administrators -- are encouraged to work together to create supportive classrooms, school-wide activities and opportunities for growth and success for all�.

Mena Ladycats Volleyball Takes Trophy at 2019 Ladycat Classic

The Mena Ladycats won the 2019 Ladycat Classic at the Union Bank Center on the campus of Mena High School. The Ladycats defeated Ashdown in finals to claim the championship.

Senior, Kiara Kesterson sets for a scoring shot. Photo submitted by Mena Public School.

New Fire Station Coming to Ink

Ink Fire and Rescue will soon have a new home on Hwy 88 east.

In a post on the department’s social media page it was announced that the new location will be next to the Graves Propane tank. The new location will give Ink first responders easier access to the highway than the previous location and it will provide a much clearer visibility to oncoming

traffic.

The department is asking for donations from individuals and businesses to help build and finish out the new department building.

Donations can be mailed to Ink Fire Department, P.O. Box 84, Mena, Arkansas.

71953. Please write “building fund” in the memo line.

Tax Delinquent Property Auction The Commissioner of State Lands office will hold an auction of delinquent property Thursday, September 12th at 10am at the extension office, 211 De Queen Street in Mena.

Anyone who would like to bid on these properties is asked to arrive by 9:30am for

registration where you will be asked to provide a drivers license as I.D. For more information and an auction catalog please visit the Arkansas Commissioner of State Lands website at www.

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Cleanup Scheduled for Gillham Lake Arkansas State Parks and the Corp of Engineers is seeking help for a shoreline cleanup is scheduled for this Saturday at Gillham Lake.

Volunteers are welcomed to join.

Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. at Big Coon Creek.

Gloves and bags will be provided.

Volunteers are asked to bring their own trash grabbers and life jackets.

Lunch will be provided to volunteers at 12:30 p.m.

For more information please contact Cossatot River State Park at 870-3852201.

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MRHS Hosts Wellness Fair Saturday__Submitted by MRHS

Mena Regional Health System is gearing up for the Treasure Your Health and Wellness Fair to be held on Saturday, September 14 at Mena Regional Health System. The annual event provides an opportunity for MRHS to show their gratitude to the local community and surrounding areas for entrusting the facility to provide for their health care needs. The fair offers a day of free health and wellness education, numerous free and reduced cost health screenings, glucose, blood pressure, diet and nutrition, supplements, cosmetics, skin care, free chair massages, exciting activities and games for the whole family, concession stand, inflatables, Defender’s Boxing area for the kids, Air Evac and Survival Flight helicopter tours and membership opportunities. Police, Sheriff, Fire Dept., Drug Take Back, Facebook Live and Radio Remote, Blood Drive, vendor freebies, numerous door prizes and grand prize drawings. Golf cart transportation to and from the parking lot will be available. Fasting is recommended for those participating in the free or reduced cost screenings. Juice and fruit will be available following screenings.

A few of the participating vendors: Survival Flight, Air Evac, Life Net Air- Texarkana, TX, Elite Home Health, Healthy Connections, Arkansas Health and Wellness, ArbonneKayla Phillips, UA Cooperative Extension, Zurvita - Megan Cook, Mena Head Start, The Shop, Mena Pediatric Clinic, New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, Patrick McDaniel, Andy Riner, CASA, C-Vet, Elite Hospice, Health and Wellness Hereditary Screenings - Muskogee, OK, ARVAC, Inc., Rich Mountain Nursing and Rehab, UARM RN Program, UARM Massage Therapy Program, Valley Behavioral Health – Berling, AR, Amedisys Home Health – De Queen, AR, Hospice Home Care- Hot Springs, AR, First Care Family Health & Walk In, Health Quest- Barbara Klutts, Dr. Carmen Jones- Good Tree Natural Health- Paoli, OK, Kindred Community Care- Waldron, AR, Cooper Anthony Mercy CAC, Kindred at Home – Waldron, AR, Fresh Start Pregnancy Center, Dalton’s Place – Waldron, AR Saves, Stop the Bleed, Southwest EMS, Defenders Boxing Club, Mena Police/ Fire/Drug Take Back/Sheriff’s Dept., MRHS Radiology, Mena Medical Associates, Ouachita Rehabilitation Center, Mena Rehabilitation Center, Mena Surgical Clinic, Senior Behavioral Health, Cedar Haven, Hog Wild Events – Inflatables, Relay For Life, Mary Kay, and Essential Oils.

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Moana is such a lovely girl! She has fur in pastel colors. Beautiful in shades of pale cinnamon and silver. Moana is good with children and cats. Get her some cat toys for her birthday in April (BD 04/30/16). Moana is litter box trained and would love for you to meet her at HSO! All animals at the Humane Society of the Ouachitas are current on

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their vaccinations and spayed/neutered prior to adoption.

OFFICE PHONE NUMBER: (479) 394-5682 • WEB SITE: www.hsomena.org • HSO is a 501(c)(3) organization. Please consult your tax advisor to see if your donation is tax deductible.

Weekly Publication THURSDAY, SEPT. 12TH – • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 368 Polk Road 50.

• 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)2342575 for more info.

• 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.

• 12:00 p.m. – The Mena Lioness Lions meet at the Limetree Restaurant.

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

• 1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. – The First Assembly of God distributes food at 2111 Sutherland or call (479)394-1229.

• 5:30 p.m. – Weight Watchers meets at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Education Wing, West End. Call (479)2342297 for more information.

• 5:30 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous Women’s Meeting at the ABC Club, at 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena.

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

• 6:00 p.m. – Hatfield’s Lion’s Club meets at the Lions Club Field House.

• 6:00 p.m. – Acorn Rural Water Association will hold a Special Board meeting in the Water Office located at 121 Polk Road 114.

• 6:30 p.m. – Mena Chapter #243, Order of the Eastern Star will meet at the Masonic Temple at 701 Port Arthur, Mena.

Meeting will follow a meal at 6:30 p.m.

• 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meets 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 toThe Crossing Church.

• 7:00 p.m. – Cherry Hill Fire Department meeting and training at the Fire Station.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 13TH – • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Humane Society of the Ouachitas is open at 368 Polk Road 50.

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

Highway 71 South.

• 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.

• 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena. (479)216-4606 or (479)2430297.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 14TH – • 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.

• 12:00 p.m. – Ouachita Amateur Radio Association monthly meeting at the Limetree Restaurant.

• 5:00 p.m. – Ouachita Strings and Friends holds their 3rd Annual Concert in the Park. Bring your lawn chair to the pavilion area of Janssen Park in Mena.

Free and open to the public; in lieu of rain it will be moved to the Ouachita Little Theater.

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

• 7:00 p.m. – Holly Grove Church in Grannis will have Gospel Music.

• 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena. (479)243-0297 or (479)2164606.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 15TH – • 2:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club, 1159 Highway 71 South, Mena. (479)216-4606 or (479)2430297.

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

MONDAY, SEPT. 16TH – • 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

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• 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)2430297.

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

• 7:00 p.m. – Ouachita Beekeepers Association meeting at Union Bank Community Room.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 17TH – • 8:00 a.m. – The Reynolds Gardener Community Men’s Breakfast at the First 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 Regular Hatfield Town Council will meet at the Town Hall in Hatfield.

• 7:00 p.m. – Polk County Cattlemen’s Association Meeting at the Polk County Fairgrounds Commercial Building.

Sponsor is Farm Credit of Western Arkansas and the speaker is Dr. Shane Gadbury.

• 7:00 p.m. – VFW Post 4451 meeting at Veterans Park in Acorn.

• 7:30 p.m. – The Regular Cove Town Council will meet at the Town Hall in Cove.

• 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at First United Methodist Church, 9th & Port Arthur. (479)234-2887 or (479)234-3043.

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WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 18TH – • 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Shepherd’s Closet open at First Baptist Church 4802 Hwy 71 S Hatfield, AR (870)3896412. 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. 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. - Grid Iron Gang Show on KENA and broadcasted live from the Chopping Block Steakhouse.

• 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)2430297.

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Independence Hall in Pennsylvania is where the Constitution was written. It is also where the Declaration of Independence was signed and where George Washington received his commission as Commander of the Army. It was originally the Pennsylvania State House.

Even though it was written in 1787, the Constitution wasn’t ratified by the necessary 9 states until 1788.

There were 55 delegates to the Constitutional Convention. Of those 55, 39 signed the Constitution while 3 delegates dissented. Thomas Jefferson was the ambassador to France and John Adams was ambassador to Great Britain at the time of

the signing of the Constitution; therefore, they were unable to sign the document that meant so much to them.

The first national ‘Thanksgiving Day’ was created by George Washington on November 26, 1789. It was to ‘give thanks’ for the Constitution.

Ben Franklin at 81, was the oldest delegate. At 26, Jonathon Dayton was the youngest.

The original Constitution is on display at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. It was moved to Fort Knox for safekeeping when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor.

More than 11,000 amendments have been introduced in Congress. 33 have gone to the states to be ratified. Only 27 have received the necessary approval from the states to actually become amendments to the Constitution.

To learn more about our Constitution, or to READ our Constitution, just enter ‘U.S. Constitution’ in your favorite search engine.

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Mass Flu Vaccine Clinic Announced by the Polk County Health Unit

(Little Rock, Ark.) – On Tuesday, September 24, 2019, the Polk County Health Unit of the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) will offer flu vaccinations at Polk County Health Unit from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. People should bring their insurance cards with them to the flu vaccine clinic. If they do not have insurance, or the insurance does not cover flu shots, the vaccine will be available at no charge.

“We want Polk County residents to stay healthy this flu season, and getting a yearly flu vaccination is the best line of defense,” Tresa Craig, Polk County Health Unit Administrator, said. “We encourage everyone to come to the mass clinic or the local health unit to get their flu shot.”

Annual flu vaccination is recommended for most adults and children six months and older. The flu virus changes from year to year, and this year’s vaccine protects against the flu viruses that are expected to cause the most illness this flu season.

“The flu should not be taken lightly,” said Dr. Jennifer Dillaha, Medical Director for Immunizations at ADH. “We are encouraging everyone to get a flu shot to protect

themselves and their families, because it is hard to predict in advance how severe the flu season is going to be.”

People of all ages can get the flu. Certain people are more likely to have serious health problems if they get the flu. This includes older adults, young children, pregnant women, people with chronic health conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease), people who smoke, and people who live in nursing homes. Therefore, ADH strongly recommends that people in these groups get a flu vaccine. It is also recommended that friends, family members and people who provide care to people in these groups also get a vaccine—not only to protect themselves but also to decrease the possibility that they might expose the people they love and care for to the flu.

The flu vaccine is safe and does not cause the flu. Some people may have mild soreness and redness near the site of the shot and a low fever or slight headache.

There are very few medical reasons to skip the flu vaccine. These include life-threatening allergic reactions to a previous dose

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or sneezing and by touching something, such as a door knob, with the virus on it, and then touching their nose or mouth.

Good hand washing habits are important in preventing the flu; however, the best way to prevent the flu is to get the vaccine.

Summer is the Season for Forest Health

Periodic inspection of timber is needed to check for insect and disease damage. Summer months are the perfect time to look for any disease, infested, or dead vegetation because it can be easily seen in the green foliage. If you find something that may be an issue, give your forester or a member of the Arkansas Department of Agriculture - Forestry Division a call to see if it is something that needs to be addressed or positively identified. Office locations and contact information can be found at https://www.agriculture.arkansas.gov/arkansas-forestry-commission-contacts.

Recently, personnel in Polk County investigated a large area of dead foliage, which was spotted from an aerial detection flight survey for insect and disease infestations. Upon arriving to the site, numer-

ous maples were identified as dead and/ or dying. After investigating and consulting Chandler Barton, Division Forester with the Arkansas Department of Agriculture, the conclusion is it could be a case of bacterial leaf scorch. Samples were sent to the University of Arkansas Plant Health Clinic for confirmation.

Forest Health Calendar for this month and next (courtesy of Chandler Barton, Arkansas Department of Agriculture - Forestry Division): September: • Fall defoliators of hardwoods, like walking sticks, may be abundant • Hypoxylon canker spreads between oaks (Aug.-winter); drought makes trees more vulnerable to hypoxylon, avoid wounding them

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