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Fink’s Life Sentence Upheld by State’s Highest Court BY LEANN DILBECK A Mena woman charged with the stabbing death of an 80-year-old Mena man has had her life sentence upheld by the Supreme Court of Arkansas. Cheyenne Fink, now age 20, was given a lifetime sentence after she was charged with first degree murder in the death of Loyd Cole on the morning of December 3, 2012. Fink was only 17-years old at the time of the incident but was charged as an adult in a case that shocked the local community. CONTINUED ON PAGE 7
Curve on Hwy 8 West Claims Second Life in a Week BY LEANN DILBECK A single vehicle accident in the early morning hours of September 25 has claimed the life of a Mena woman. The accident is the second fatal car crash in less than a week in the same location on Hwy 8 West, near Polk 41, commonly referred to by locals as Peach Orchard Road. Michelle Berry, age 20, was driving a 2006 Hyundai Sonata when her vehicle left the highway as she was negotiating the curve and struck a tree. The vehicle wasn’t located until approximately 3 a.m. but after interviewing neighbors, Arkansas State Trooper Bo Hayes believes the incident to have occurred close to midnight. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8
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Mckinzy McGee was crowned the new Miss Polk County and Makenna Lee was crowned the new Little Miss during the annual pageant hosted by the Lady Ouachitas held Saturday at the Mena Performing Arts Center. McGee is the daughter of Sharon McGee and Leslie Edwards. Lee is the daughter of Stefanee Lyles. FULL STORY ON PAGE 4. [PHOTO BY LEANN DILBECK]
BY MELANIE BUCK The U.S. Department of Labor awarded the Arkansas Department of Workforce Services a National Emergency Grant to support the creation of 100 temporary jobs for clean-up and recovery efforts underway in 28 counties that were affected by the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding that occurred May 7, 2015, through June 15, 2015. The grant was approved for up to $2,300,000, with $740,000 to be released initially. At the request of Gov. Asa Hutchinson, a major disaster declaration was issued in the state of Arkansas on June 26, 2015. This declaration made public assisCONTINUED ON PAGE 4
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by leann dilbeck All three county school districts were represented in the Mansfield Cross Country Meet on Saturday, September 26. Although Mena and Acorn have seasoned runners, Cossatot River is in their first season as a cross country team. Mena’s top runner, Clint Buck came in 1st in the senior boys division with a time of 18 minutes and 14 seconds on the 3.1 mile run. Robert McIntyre placed 8th, and Anthony Kennedy placed 9th. Also running for the Mena boys were Dustin Dilbeck, Drew Plunkett, Josh Swint, and Jordan Foster. Running for the Mena girls were Abbie Smith who placed 10th, Evie Smith, and Taylor Harper. Clint Buck, Robert McIntyre, Abbie Smith, and Evie Smith will all run in the elite Chili Pepper Run in Fayetteville this Saturday. Acorn had several compete as well. The junior boys placed 3rd as a team with Tyler Bates placing 2nd overall, Kenny Denley 5th, and Brady Lyle, Jeb Willborg and Leo Jacinto rounded out Acorn’s top five. The junior girls placed 6th as a team as 7th Grader, Ashlynn Bissell, placed 6th overall, and Sophie Jackson, Makenna Goss, Stormy Bodwell, and Makayla Anderson were Acorn’s top five fininshers. Acorn’s senior girls placed 3rd in team results. Morgan Fagan and Faith Hill were the Lady Tigers’ top runners going 4th and 5th, with Freshman Kendra Branson 9th, and Elizabeth Still and Harley Dearing in Acorn’s top 5. Acorn’s senior boys had runners Nathan Chaney placing 16th, with Troy Cearley, Ethan Bird and Dylan Hayner following. Cossatot River senior boys were represented by Omar Perez who placed 13th, Daniel Zuniga, Daniel Perez, Jonathan Castrejon, Jose Rios, Riley Stevenson, Alejandro Gonzalez, and Gerardo Arias.
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“For where two or three have gathered together in My name, I am there in their midst.” - MATTHEW 18:20
Gathering of the Clans this Weekend
CONTRIBUTED BY LYN DILBECK For many years the area of the Ouachita Mountains and surrounding areas were home to the native people of Cherokee Nation West. According to our Tribal Historian, at one time there were 88 of our communities across Indian Territory which consisted of, most of Arkansas, the lower portion of Missouri and a small part of eastern Oklahoma. All of these communities made up Cherokee Nation West. “Many people think we were a part of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma but this is incorrect. They came to Oklahoma from the Trail of Tears,” Lyn Dilbeck explained. The Trail of Tears was a series of forced relocations of Native American nations in the United States following the Indian Removal Act of 1830. The removal included members of the Cherokee, Muskogee, Seminole, Chickasaw, and Choctaw nations, from their ancestral homelands in the southeastern U.S. to an area west of the Mississippi River. “The people of Cherokee Nation West were here many, many years before 1830. Our people made Treaties with the US Government in 1817 and again in 1819,” said Lyn Dilbeck. Each individCONTINUED ON PAGE 4
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ual community holds its own government and traditions. The people that lived in the Ouachita Mountain area were called the Ouachita Cherokee. In the early 1800’s there were thousands of Ouachita Cherokee scattered all over Indian Territory. Many local people have heard they have Cherokee bloodlines down thru the years. “You may have searched and never found your Cherokee linage, but you must remember that our people didn’t keep rolls, we had an oral tradition,” said Lyn. Keeping rolls was something the government did. So many of the Cherokees were not on any roles. If you can trace your people being in Indian Territory in the early 1800’s odds are, in this area you are Cherokee. Also, if your ancestors ever told you that you are part black Dutch, you may also be Cherokee. That was a term used by the Cherokee people for many years that were passing as white. For many years, a native person could not own land, work in the public, or purchase food and supplies, so the silent term, black Dutch, was used by many. Dilbeck welcomes everyone to, “stop in and visit with us.” The Tribal Office is located at 616 Mena St. “We would be pleased to try to point you in the right direction. You are also invited to our fall, Gathering of the Clans on October 3rd at the Polk County Fairgrounds.”
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Health Dept. Announces Flu Clinics
BY MELANIE BUCK The Polk County Health Unit is preparing for their annual mass flu clinic that will be held on Friday October 23rd, 2015. The Health Unit will also be going into the schools again this year to provide the flu clinic on campus. Schools sent packets home with students last week to be filled out and returned if your child will be receiving their vaccine at the school. The dates for each school’s flu clinics are: Monday, October 12th, at the Acorn school campus; Tuesday, October 13th, at Mena High School and Mena Middle School; Wednesday, October 14th, at Louise Durham and Holly Harshman; Friday, October 16th, at Cossatot River campuses. There will also be a mass clinic on Friday, October 23rd, 2015 9:00-4:00 PM at the Polk County Health Unit at 702 Hornbeck in Mena. “Folks are welcome to stop by the health unit before the mass clinic and pick up a flu consent form to fill out and bring with them on the day of the mass clinic if they wish,” said Polk County Health Unit Administrator Brenda Huff.
“It’s more than an education. It’s an experience. Come experience it with us!” Mena Public Schools would like to congratulate the Homecoming Queen, Jordan Ward, and the Homecoming Court of 2015-2016.
Upcoming T.E.A.M. MENA Events: • Tuesday, October 6th - Louise Durham Fall Carnival • October 5th - 9th - Fire Prevention Week • Monday, October 12th - Fall Break / No School [top L-R] 1st runner-up & Most Photogenic Brooke Hines, Miss Polk County Mckinzy McGee, 2nd runner-up Nayeli Basilio. [BELOW L-R]: 1st runner-up Desirae Flores, Little Miss Makenna Lee, 2nd runner-up Sophie Kate Myers, 3rd runner-up Kinley Wren Cox. Aria Crider won Most Photogenic in the Little Miss division. Both Hines & Crider will receive modeling contracts from Avalon Keep Botanical Gardens. [PHOTOS BY LEANN DILBECK]
• Tuesday, October 13th - Flu Clinic at Mena Middle School and Mena High School • Wednesday, October 14th - Flu Clinic at Louise Durham and Holly Harshman Elementary • Friday, October 16th - First Grading Period Ends • Saturday, October 17th - 1st FlashCats Field Trip to Clinton Library • October 18th - 23rd - Bus Safety Week • Tuesday, October 20th - Holly Harshman Elementary Parent Teacher Conference Night and Family Book Fair • Thursday, October 22nd - Louise Durham Elementary Parent Teacher Conference Night and Family Book Fair • October 26th - 30th - RED RIBBON WEEK & State Volleyball • Friday, October 30th - Louise Durham and Holly Harshman Fall Parties
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4H Building Dedication this Saturday
Fink’s Life Sentence
BY MELANIE BUCK A dedication ceremony was held last Friday, September 25, at Holly Harshman Elementary for Donna Seals, a cherished and deeply missed teacher that lost her life in a car accident on May 18, 2015. Principal Tamara Smart and staff of HHE said many kind words to those in attendance at the dedication, including Seals’ family, close friends, and students. A bench has been placed on the playground at Holly Harshman Elementary in her honor. In addition to the bench dedication, a balloon release was also held. As 5th grade teacher, Holly Montgomery, told the story of why they
chose a bench to honor Seals, there were a mixture of smiles and tears. Montgomery told of
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According to the opinion issued by Associate Justice Rhonda K. Wood on September 24, Fink had argued that the Polk County Circuit Court had “erred by not granting her a directed verdict for acquittal on her affirmative defense of mental disease or defect.” She also contended that the “State had failed to introduce substantial evidence that, given her mental condition, she acted with the purpose of causing death to Cole.” The victim had been stabbed 36-times while he took his routine morning walk. She also argued that the State had violated her right to a fair trial. Fink will continue to serve her life sentence in the Arkansas Department of Corrections.
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BY MELANIE BUCK There will be a dedication ceremony for the new 4-H Building on DeQueen Street next to the Polk County Extension Service and The Pack Shack Feed the Funnel party will be held to pack much needed meals for county food programs on Saturday, October 3rd. The dedication ceremony will include dignitaries from across the state, and nation, to celebrate the 10-year long project that has included numerous large donations from area businesses, as well as help from the New York Says Thank You Program. Local 4-H Clubs will take part in The Pack Shack as their One Day of Service project to kick-off National 4-H month. Assistant 4-H Organizer, Loren Frost explained, “Our goal was originally to pack 10,000 meals to be distributed locally. We have since been challenged to increase our goal to 20,000 meals.” Each meal costs just .25 cents. The events start at 2 p.m. and all are invited to celebrate. A ribbon cutting ceremony will also be performed. Look for the full story of how the building went from just an idea to coming to full fruition in next week’s edition of the Polk County Pulse.
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it being the end of the school year and that she and Mrs. Smart took their kids to the playground for extra recess and Mrs. Seals was already outside with her class. Mrs. Seals ask some of the children to go around the building and get ‘the bench’ so the teachers could sit while the students played. The ladies remember Mrs. Seals commenting how she wished the bench had a back. “Mrs. Seals was amazed that day at how green the grass and clover was. She actually commented that she wished she could bring her horses up here to let them graze and enjoy it. She then proceeded to tell us how beautiful and fluffy the clouds looked, how blue the sky seemed, and just how tired she was,” Montgomery explained. “We asked her when she was going to retire and she said, ‘why would I? I love teaching!’ She added that when she did retire, she would love to live with her sister and bring all of her family with her.” The day of the dedication, Friday, September 25, marked the birthday of Mrs. Seals and her twin sister, Vonda Browning, who was also in attendance. Montgomery went on, “This same beautiful, breezy, fluffy cloud day was the day that Mrs. Seals left us for her eternal home in heaven. Our hearts were broken but the legacy she left was immeasurable. She truly left us with so many happy memories, with words of wisdom, and her spark for life lives on in her students, friends, and family. Today we dedicate this bench, with a back, in honor and memory of our dear friend, Mrs. Seals. When WE sit down, may we always remember her shining light, smile, funny sense of humor, and her love for US!”
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Berry was laid to rest Tuesday, September 29. She is survived by her daughter, River Grace Baker of Mena; her parents, Mike and Kathy Burks of Mena, Jack Berry Of Bee Branch, Arkansas, Sarah Daugherty of Mountain Home, Arkansas, and Fred Brewer of Oklahoma and Cheryl Haury of Fort Smith; brothers and sisters, Kiowa Berry, Robert Berry, Corbin “Jason” Herrell, Julie Brewer, Nancy Taueteoli, Journey Byrd, Aaron Burks and wife, Lindsay, Ashley Turner and husband, Jacob, Chaise Burks, Mason Burks and Susan Burks; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Lee Burdon was killed in the same location in a separate accident on the afternoon of September 20. An account has been established at Bear State Bank to assist his family with funeral expenses.
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Students from Mena High School EAST (Environmental and Spatial Technology) volunteered their time after school to come and teach our elders about tablet use. EAST National Project theme this year is “Connecting Communities”. The students taught our residents how to use the tablets, set up Facebook accounts, and access other apps. Facebook allows residents to better connect with their families and a younger generation on a whole new level. It was very inspirational to watch multi-generations come together and learn new things. The residents enjoyed having a younger generation teach them something new from their era. Rich Mountain Nursing & Rehabilitation residents and staff would like to give a big thank you to Tyra Hobson and her students, words can never express what this meant.
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Brooke L. Goodner, age 34, of Pine Ridge, Arkansas passed away Friday, September 25, 2015 in Mena. She was born September 28, 1980, in Mena, Arkansas to her loving parents Jim and Cindy Goodner. Brooke was a devoted mother to her daughter, Izabella, and loved spending precious time with her. Brooke loved celebrating life with her family doing Razor riding, four wheeler riding, deer hunting, watching basketball, and spending quality time outdoors with family and friends. She was a loving, devoted, and kind mother, daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt, and friend to all who knew her. She will be dearly missed by all. Brooke fought a good three-year battle against Breast Cancer with a very positive attitude. She is survived by daughter, Izabella Lozier of Pine Ridge, Arkansas; parents, Jim and Cindy Goodner of Pine Ridge, Arkansas; twin sister, Chastity Goodner of Pine Ridge, Arkansas; nieces, Jadelynn and Abree Goodner; grandparents, Robert and Rita Mayo; grandmother, Elizabeth Mayo; nephew, Blake Seals; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins; and a host of friends, too great to mention. She was preceded in death by brother, Aaron Goodner, and grandparents June Goodner and O. F. Goodner. Graveside services were Saturday, September 26, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Pine Ridge Cemetery in Pine Ridge, Arkansas with Brother Randy Deramus officiating under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.
Katie Wachtman Katie Wachtman, age 71, of Mena, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2015 in Mena, Arkansas Katie was born in St. Louis, Missouri on June 15, 1944 to Arnold H. Ritzheimer and Roberta E. Raith Ritzheimer. She was married to Chuck Wachtman and
Amanda Lee Bissell Watts Amanda “Mandy” Lee Bissell Watts, age 37, of Fort Smith, formerly of Mena, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2015 at the Peachtree Hospice in Fort Smith. She was born on Monday, November 28, 1977 to Samuel Leon and Belinda Lee (Thomas) Bissell in Mena, Arkansas. Mandy was a loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. She was very kind hearted and got along with everyone she met. She went to Acorn High school until she was 17, and then got her GED, but throughout school she was in the Gifted and Talented program. Her favorite past-times included hanging out with her friends and family, listening to music, riding motorcycles, and enjoying the night sky. She spent a lot of time reading when she was younger, and also loved animals; cats, not so much. She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Sam Bissell and Naomi (Bissell) Self; maternal grandparents, William and Betty Thomas; aunt, Pam (Thomas) Wise, and her cousins, B.J. Thomas and Allen Harper, also by her sister in law Cecilia “CC” Bissell. Mandy is survived by her parents, Sammy and Belinda Bissell of Acorn; her grandma, Sue Bissell; her daughter, Morgan (Bissell) McAdams of White Hall;
son, Andrew Watts of Mena; brother, Samuel “Basil” Bissell Jr. of Mena; her niece, Brooklyn Bissell of Talihina, Oklahoma; a sister-in-law Shanna Bissell of Mena; and a host of other relatives and friends A memorial service will be held Friday, October 2, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. at the Bowser Family Funeral Chapel with Brother Victor Rowell officiating. Cremation services are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas. Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh. com.
Michelle Skye Berry Michelle Skye Berry, age 20, of Mena, died on Friday, September 25, 2015 in Mena. She was born on Thursday, June 22, 1995 to Jack Berry and Sarah Lee Daugherty in Hutchinson, Kansas. Michelle lived her life as a free spirit, following her heart and making the best out of life with an awesome attitude towards everything she set out to accomplish in life. She poured her life into her baby girl, River, raising her as best as she knew how; she was her special little angel. Michelle was attending Rich Mountain Community College in Mena working toward her degree as a Physical Therapist. She enjoyed oil painting, and was very artistic with making crafts. She attended the Anointed Faith Tabernacle in Mena. She was very kind hearted and got along with everyone she met. Michelle was a loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend and will be missed by all who knew her. Michelle is survived by her daughter, River Grace Baker of Mena; her parents, Mike and Kathy Burks of Mena, Jack Berry Of Bee Branch, Arkansas, Sarah Daughtrey of Mountain Home, Arkansas, and Fred Brewer of Oklahoma and Cheryl Haury of Fort Smith; brothers and sisters, Kiowa Berry, Robert Berry, Corbin “Jason” Herrell, Julie Brewer, Nancy Taueteoli, Journey Byrd, Aaron Burks and wife, Lindsay, Ashley Turner and husband, Jacob, Chaise Burks, Mason Burks and Susan Burks; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends Funeral services were Tuesday, Sep-
tember 29, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Gary Wilson and Pastor Brandon Mize officiating. Interment followed in the Rocky Cemetery under the direction of Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas. Visitation was Monday, September 28, 2015 from 5-7 P.M. at the Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Arkansas. Pallbearers were Colson Tester, Blake Bryant, Aaron Burks, Chaise Burks, Jacob Turner, Robert Berry, Tyler Minniear, and Mason Burks. Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh. com.
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attended Union Mission Pentecostal Church in Mena. She was a volunteer with Humane Society of the Ouachitas for a number of years and also active with Clarice’s Room of Hope. Katie was a faithful and continuous Prayer Warrior for many years, witnessing and praying for many people, until the end. She was a loving and kind wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend to all who knew her. Katie will be missed by all. She is survived by husband, Chuck Wachtman of Mena, Arkansas; son, Mark A. Pippin and wife Julie of St. Petersburg, Florida; daughter, Marsena L. Pippin of Old Town, Florida; sister-in-law, Frances Ritzheimer of Florida; nine grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and three nephews. Mrs. Wachtman was sent for cremation under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.
Ronald Dean “Ronnie” Wood Ronald Dean “Ronnie” Wood, age 76, of Texarkana, Texas, died Friday, September 18, 2015 at his home. Mr. Wood was born July 7, 1939 in Monroe, Michigan. He was retired from International Paper Co. and member of Family Word Church in Texarkana. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was preceded in death by his father, Tellus Wood and his mother, Juber Wimberly Wood and one brother, Jimmy Wood all of Mena, Arkansas. He is survived by his wife: Betty Wood of Texarkana, Texas; four sons and three daughters-in-law: Chris Wood and Curtis and Kimber Wood of Texarkana, Texas; Wade and Mickie Wood of Taylor, Arkansas; Pat and Debbie Wood of Simms, Texas; ten grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; two brothers and one sister-in-law: Maurice and Tommye Wood of Ft. Smith, Arkansas; Byron Wood of Harrison, Arkansas; three sisters and one brother-in-law: Donna Stipe, Lynda Settle, Julia and R. C. Gilbert all of Mena, Arkansas; one brother-in-law and two sisters-in-law: Mike and Pasty Rybiski; Judy Rybiski and a host nephews, nieces , family and friends. Funeral services were held Sept. 21, 2015. Graveside services were at Pinecrest Cemetery in Mena, Arkansas.
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by jaclyn rose Renee Hendrix’s favorite motto is, “do unto others as you would have them to do unto you.” She tries very hard to live that motto every day. As the Assistant Director for CASA, which stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates, she has the opportunity often to spend time encouraging children in the foster system, a group very much in need of love. Born and raised in Polk County, Hendrix graduated from Mena High School and then married her husband, Jason, 20 years ago. “In our marriage we give God all the credit for our success, a sense of humor is also necessary, and I think you have to be able to have your own space and your own hobbies,” said Hendrix. The couple has one son, Ethan, a junior at Acorn High School and according to Hendrix, being a mother is her best accomplishment. “I love seeing myself in my son, both the good and the bad. I feel like mothering is what I was made to do,” Hendrix said. Years ago, Hendrix went to work as a receptionist at Mountain View Clinic for Pediatrician Doctor Ron Beckel. During that time, several foster children came in and they touched her heart. She then went on to work for the Department of Human Services (DHS) for the Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS) for four years, before moving to CASA five years ago. CASA is an organization made up of volunteers, who undergo extensive training, and serve as advocates for children in the foster system. The local CASA office serves Polk, Montgomery, and Sevier counties and are always in need of volunteers who will spend time with and serve these children in foster care. “I love what I do, I see people at their darkest and then there are days when a child who was withdrawn, sad, and depressed lights up with a smile when I walk in. I want to leave my mark on the world, not in a ‘hey, look at me’ way, but through the lives I’ve touched, poured into, and made a positive difference,” explained Hendrix. “CASA is hosting a fundraiser at the Severe County 4-H Rifle Range in DeQueen on the 10th of October. It’s a good ole fashion shoot out, Turkey Shoot. We want to raise awareness of what CASA is in that area and we hope to make it an annual thing. I have been doing my job long enough to see CASA come in and be the difference. DHS is so overworked; bless their hearts. I know; I worked for them. We want to be the one in these kids’ corner, fighting for their lives,” said Hendrix. Hendrix also serves as the Children’s Pastor for the Mena First Assembly of God, where she also sings on the praise and worship team, another one of her passions. She also loves to travel, hike, hunt, and call the Hogs. She also enjoys photography and scrapbooking. Most of all, Hendrix likes to serve and encourage all those she comes in contact with throughout her busy days. “I think it’s so important to treat our fellow man with respect. The main reason we are here is to reach down and help those in need and help lift them up. I am an avid encourager. I love to help build self-esteem and I feel like how you treat people is very important. Children are our future, let’s invest in them. There are a lack of male role models, those who can teach boys to become men, we need to be able to teach the next generation general life skills, we need to step up as a community and be that for them. We have been called to help those in need, who better to help than those who will be deciding our future,” said Hendrix. “One of the things I appreciate about Mena is that you know everybody, there is a sense of comradery. I like the little things: Lum and Abner, the Christmas Parade, the Christmas lights in the Park and even Black Friday here. I love to see people I went to school with and get to know their kids. We are one big community and I love it so much that I wanted to raise my son here. I love seeing the world but these mountains call you right back home,” said Hendrix.
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BY JACLYN ROSE In a fast paced and busy society, where time is never on one’s side, it is very easy to let personal health and fitness go to the wayside. Dustin and Shawna Powell saw a need for a fitness facility in Polk County that would allow its members to work out anytime they can fit it into their schedule, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, three hundred and sixty-five days a year. In January of 2015, Non- Stop Fitness opened at 1142 Highway 71 South, Suite A in Mena and the crowd was waiting for them. “That first night, I had a line to the door. I think we signed up at least 150 that night. The response has been amazing and we are thankful,” said Shawna. Dustin and Shawna are high school sweethearts who married in July of 2006, just after they graduated from Acorn High School. Together they have a 20 month-old daughter, Albany. “The best way to describe our marriage is that old saying, ‘don’t cry over spilled milk,’ we pick our battles and laugh as much as possible. Albany has made life even better, I couldn’t imagine it without her,” said Shawna. Dustin and Shawna are a true team, with Dustin running the fitness and people part of the gym, while Shawna, who also works for Union Bank of Mena, runs the business side. Dustin comes from a family dedicated to fitness and planned for years to open a 24-hour fitness center. “We have a spacious weight room with full cardio, a MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) room, stretch room, locker rooms with showers and towels that we provide, a tanning bed, and my sister offers spray tans that members receive a discount on. We sell supplements and offer personal training with custom made workout plans,” explained Dustin. Non-Stop Fitness also works with Sarah Renick, ISSA Personal Trainer and Award Winning Figure Competitor, to offer a high intensity interval training class to members, for an additional fee. Currently, Renick’s class meets on Monday and Wednesday mornings at 8:15 and on Tuesday and Thursdays at 5 am, 4 pm, and 5 pm. Each class lasts for one hour. “I incorporate strength training and cardio, with high reps and low weight. We burn calories and create lean muscles to lose weight,” explained Renick. In addition to her group classes, Renick offers one-on-one personal training, which she tailors to the exact need of her client. “I meet with each individual and base their training on what they are looking for, whether weight loss, or to build muscle, or to become faster, stronger, and be able to jump higher. I try to figure out what they want and make sure they want it for the right reasons, for themselves and no one else, and determine how to train them. I believe that if something doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you. Non-Stop Fitness is such a nice facility with a quiet atmosphere. I love that about it and they have given me the opportunity to teach my classes and do what I’ve always wanted to do, which is to help people,” said Renick. To reach Renick, call 479.234.3620 or email rahrah10@hotmail.com. “We want to help our members reach their personal health and weight loss goals and we want them to think of us as a family and know that we want to be a part of their fitness journey and that we are going to stick with them throughout it,” explained Shawna. “Yes, too many gyms have a select few real members that they really work with and the rest kind of fall to the wayside, we try to keep everyone talking and keep the atmosphere friendly, that’s such a big part of the gym for me,” added Dustin. “We think Polk County is a great place to raise a family. Mena has a great school system and we know that Albany isn’t going to lack any opportunity. It’s a great area,” said Shawna. Non-Stop Fitness is open 24 hours a day, with sign up hours on Monday through Friday from 9 am until 6 pm. Call 479.216.4915 or visit their Facebook page.
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Thursday, 10/1 * 7:00 a.m. - Until Sold Out - Polk County Farmer’s Market at the Historic Mena Depot. Come enjoy meeting local famers and providing your family with fresh healthy seasonal fruits and vegetables, as well as baked goods, eggs jellies and crafts. * 11:30 – Rotary Club of Polk County /Mena meets at Papa’s Mexican Café. Contact Lisa Martin at 216-3383 or Charles Pitman at 216-4882 for more info. * 12 Noon - 5:00 p.m. - Cove Branch Public Library is open to the public. * 12:00 Noon – 3:00 p.m. – Son Lighters In Action Card Shop, 3671 Hwy 8 West. For more information call 216-0719. * 5:00 p.m. - 9th Street Ministries will have a free dinner and fellowship in the 9th Street Ministries Building. * 5:30 p.m. - Ouachita Regional Hospice’s “Growing Through Grief” Support Group will meet at 1106 South Mena Street. * 5:30 p.m. – Weight Watchers – meet at
LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS
Weekly Publication * 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo, American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn. * 6:00 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous Meeting, 812 Hwy 71 S., Mena. * 6:30 p.m. - Shady Grove RVFD business meeting and training at the station. * 6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. - AWANA Clubs meet at Grace Bible Church, Highway 71 North, Mena. * 6:30 p.m. – Boy Scouts of America Troop 92 meets at First United Methodist Church, Everyone is welcome. * 7:00 p.m. - Potter RVFD meeting at the Fire Station. * 7:00 p.m. - Acorn RVFD meeting at the fire house. * 7:00 p.m. - Mena Emblem Club meets at the Elks Lodge. Tuesday, 10/6 * 7:00 a.m. until Sold Out - Polk County Farmer’s Market, at the Historic Mena Depot, come and enjoy meeting local farmers and providing your family with fresh healthy seasonal fruits and vegetables as well as baked goods, eggs, jellies and crafts. * 8:00 a.m. - Y’all Come Men’s Breakfast at the First United Methodist Church in Mena. * 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Polk County Family Mission will be open in the 9th Street Ministries building. * 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Art Day at the Mena Art Gallery, 607 Mena Street. * 11:00 – 2:00 p.m. – FREE Delicious Lunch at Vegetarian Soup Kitchen, Mena Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 149 Polk Rd. 43 (Fairground Road), Mena. 479-394-7404. Take-out is available. All are welcome! * 12:00 Noon – 3:00 p.m. Son Lighters in Action Card Shop, 3671 Hwy 8 West. For more information call 216-0719. * 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Louise Durham Fall Carnival at LD School. Games, prizes, and more, all are invited. * 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. TOPS meeting in the Union Bank Community Room for Weigh Ins. Meeting follows from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. * 6 p.m. - Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp 646 meet at the Limetree. * 6:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous Meeting, 812 Hwy 71 S, Mena. * 7:00 p.m. - Dallas Valley RVFD meets for training at the Fire House. * 7:00 p.m. - Acorn Fire & Rescue meet at the Fire Department. * 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Bluegrass music at Morrow Street Housing Authority Community Room. * 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous, First United Methodist Church, 9th Street & Port Arthur. For information call 479-234-2887 or 479-234-3043.
Wednesday, 10/7 * 12 Noon - 5:00 p.m. - Cove Branch Public Library is open to the public. * 1:00 p.m. - The Windy Wednesday Quilters Guild meets at the Mena First Baptist Church. For more information call, 479-2169041. * 5:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Mena First United Methodist Kidz will meet. * 6:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous Meeting, 812 Hwy 71S, Mena. * 6:00 p.m. - Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Celebrate Recovery will meet in Room 112. * 6:15 p.m. - Dallas Avenue Baptist Church’s Discovery Kids - Kindergarten thru 5th grade; Collide Youth Ministry - 6th thru 12th grades and Adult Bible Study meet. * 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Southside Church of God Warriors for Christ meet at the church. * 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Mena Church of God Regeneration Youth Ministries will meet at the Church at Hwy. 88 East. * 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Bible Study with Minister/Teacher Steve Stillwell, Oden Methodist Church, Hwy 379 South. Studying the Book of Revelation - End Time Prophecy. For more information, call 479-394-5058. * 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - Trek and Varsity for middle and high school students at Grace Bible Church, 1911 Hwy. 71 North.
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Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Family Life Center. Call 479-234-2297 for more information. * 6:00 p.m. - Country, Bluegrass and Gospel Music at the Daisy Room behind Janssen Avenue Florist. * 6:00 p.m. - Disabled American Veterans and Auxiliary meeting potluck. Meetings to follow at the American Legion at Veteran’s Park in Acorn. * 6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous – meeting at Saint Agnes Church Parish Hall. * 7:00 p.m. - Big Fork RVFD business meeting and training at the fire station. * 7:00 p.m. - Ink RVFD business meeting and training at the community building. * 7:30 p.m. - Dallas Masonic Lodge #128 will meet at the Lodge located in the old Post Office by Janssen Park. Friday, 10/2 * 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Driver’s License Tests will be given at the Morrow Street Housing Authority Community Room. Road tests begin at 1:00 p.m. * 7:00 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous Meeting – 812 Hwy 71 South, Mena. * 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. – Dance to Don Thompson & Talimena Drive Band at the American Legion at Acorn. Admission is $6. Saturday, 10/3 * 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - Pancake breakfast at Wickes Masonic Lodge. All proceeds go to scholarship program. * 7:00 a.m. until Sold Out - Polk County Farmer’s Market at the Historic Mena Depot. Come and enjoy meeting local farmers and providing your family with fresh health seasonal fruits and vegetables as well as baked goods, eggs, jellies. * 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Benefit Bake Sale for Jack Sickles in the Tobacco Store Parking Lot. * 1 p.m. - M.S.A.A. Support Group meeting held in Room 156 of RMCC. * 6:00 p.m. - Little Hope Baptist Church near Pine Ridge will have gospel singing with dinner to follow. * 2:30 p.m. - The Old Lyric Players will meet at Subway on the Highway. * 6:00 p.m. PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn. Sunday 10/4 * 2:00 p.m. - ABATE of Arkansas District 6 will hold their monthly board meeting at the Limetree. General meeting will follow at 3 p.m. * 6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meeting at Saint Agnes Church Parish Hall. Monday, 10/5 * 12 Noon - 5:00 p.m. - Cove Branch Public Library is open to the public. * 5:00 p.m. – Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) – Hatfield City Hall, For more information call 870-389-6678.
* Win Razorback football tickets. One pair of tickets will be given away for each home game. Non- winning tickets will remain in the drawing for future games. Tickets are $1 each. Chances are on sale now from the Knights of Columbus at the Neighborhood Barber Shop. Proceeds Benefit Knights of Columbus. * FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH REVIVAL with Evangelist Bobby King, Sept. 29 thru Oct. 2, at 7 p.m. nightly. Everyone is welcome. * PCDC Jumpstart preschool & Daycare serving those with developmental delays. Questions please contact Saly Smith or Carolyn Burnside at 479-394-7572.
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Elise and Zackery Benson, of Mena, are the proud parents of a baby girl, born on September 26th.
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Throughout the month of October, Mena Regional Health System will celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness month with several activities and fundraisers. MRHS Marketing Director Sonya Maye said that employees have a lot of fun while raising money for such an important cause. Crazy Pink Day will be held at the hospital on October 8th. Everyone is encouraged to dress in pink that day. Maye said that some departments throughout the hospital will have themes and the winning department will receive a traveling trophy. During the week of October 12th through 16th, money will be raised for Relay for Life with the annual Penny Wars where departments will collect Pennies for a Cure. Part of what makes the event fun is that any silver coins placed in the jars will subtract from the pennies, causing departments to fill their neighbors’ jars with lots of silver coins! On October 13th, there will be a Hospital Employee Chili Cook-off. Maye said that last year there were more than 40 pots of chili with recipes that included bison, bear, beef, lobster, and crab. The money from this event will be used for special events such as the Angel Tree at Christmas time. The MRHS Foundation Employee Appreciation Cook-Out will be held on October 16th. For $6, you will get a hamburger, chips, cookie, and drink. Businesses are welcome to order for their whole crews ahead of time and have them delivered, said Maye. October 20th marks the Pink Bake Sale day. Hospital employees come up with many pink baked goodies to raise money for Relay for LIfe. Maye said the public is welcome to attend and participate in the events so that all can become more aware of the effects that breast cancer has on patients and caregivers alike.
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Louise Durham’s August 31st Heroes of the Week
Super Students for the week of August 31, at Louise Durham Elementary were: Top row - Averly Massey, Mallori Brotherton, Sky Floyd, Kylene Denton, Adam Hughes, Denton Warner, Julianna Posey; Middle row - Wyatt Kinkaid, Kaylea Parnell, Mylee Sharp, Alayna Chaney, Noah Sexor, Wayne Hinson, Ty Thomas; Bottomrow - Sam Hopper, Jordyn Gilchrist, Ravyn Wilson, Thad Sexton, Jimmie Payne, Makenna Lee, Ryan Walston.
Mena Public School’s Breakfast Monday 10/5 Pizza bagel, fruit, juice, milk Tuesday 10/6 Breakfast chicken biscuit, fruit, juice, milk Wednesday 10/7 Cereal, fruit, juice, milk Thursday 10/8 Sausage & biscuit, fruit, juice, milk Friday 10/9 Waffles, fruit, juice, milk
Mena Public School’s Lunch Monday 10/5 Main: Hot ham & cheese sandwich, french fries, lettuce, tomato, cookie, fruit, milk; Choices: Chicken bacon ranch, french fries, lettuce, tomato, cookie, fruit, milk, or Chef Salad Tuesday 10/6 Main: Beef & cheese nachos, salad, baby carrots w/ ranch, fruit, cookie, milk; Choices: Cheeseburger, lettuce, tomato, pickles, baby carrots w/ ranch, pretzels, cookie, fruit, milk, or Chef Salad Wednesday 10/7 Main: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, gravy, green peas, hot roll, fruit, milk; Choices: Turkey roast, mashed potatoes, gravy, green peas, hot roll, fruit, milk, or Chef Salad Thursday 10/8 Main: Beef stroganoff, salad, corn on the cob, bread stick, fruit, milk; Choices: Crispy chicken wrap, lettuce, tomato, corn on the cob, fruit, milk, or Chef Salad Friday 10/9 Main: Crispitos w/ cheese, salad, refried beans, fruit, milk; Choices: Burritos w/ cheese, salad, refried beans, fruit, milk, or Chef Salad Acorn School’s Breakfast Monday 10/5 Pancake on a stick, fruit, juice, milk; Choice: cereal Tuesday 10/6 Super donut, fruit, juice, milk; Choice: cereal Wednesday 10/7 Cereal, fruit, juice, milk Thursday 10/8 Biscuit, gravy, fruit, juice, milk; Choice: cereal Friday 10/9 Super bun, fruit, juice, milk; Choice: cereal
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Cossatot River School’s Breakfast Monday 10/5 Graham crackers, Go-Gurt, craisins, apple juice, milk Tuesday 10/6 Biscuits & gravy, applesauce, orange juice, milk Wednesday 10/7 Cereal, orange wedges, grape juice, milk Thursday 10/8 Breakfast pizza, grapes, apple juice, milk Friday 10/9 Super donuts, apple wedges, orange juice, milk
Cossatot River School’s Lunch Monday 10/5 Pizza, tossed salad w/ dressing, peaches, marshmallow treat, milk Tuesday 10/6 Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, pears, roll, milk Wednesday 10/7 BBQ sandwich, baked beans, broccoli w/ cheese, fruit cocktail, roll, milk Thursday 10/8 Beef nachos, lettuce, tomato, salsa, pinto beans, mandarin oranges, milk Friday 10/9 Chicken sandwich, lettuce, tomato, pickles, potato wedges, carrots w/ dressing, strawberries/bananas, milk
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Moments From America’s History First Monday in October
BY JEFF OLSON Next week is the first Monday in October, the day that the U.S. Supreme Court convenes following its summer recess. I would like to take this occasion to briefly address the role of judges, from the perspectives and parallels of both the Bible and American history. Isaiah 33:22 states, “For the Lord is our judge, the Lord is our lawgiver, the Lord is our king; he will save us.” This verse is not only a personal testimony and teaching of Isaiah, but it succinctly summarizes an eternal truth about the sovereignty and wisdom of God in the personal and civil affairs of man. This verse also represents a major part of the Biblical foundation for America’s civil government as manifested in the separation of powers through the judicial, legislative and executive branches. Our nation’s Founders implemented this design for government because they understood the fallen nature and depravity of man (Jeremiah 17:9), and that for power and authority to reside in any one person or small group of persons would invite corruption and tyranny. Thus, a system of checks and balances was built into America’s government to minimize the danger of any one branch dominating the others (Federalist No.51). God’s design was and still is for those who serve in government leadership capacities to do so as extensions of His authority (Romans 13:1-7). This was more true for the judges God appointed than for anyone else in leadership because they represented His moral authority as well as His laws (II Chronicles 19). It is especially true for those judges in our federal government since they serve by appointment rather than as elected servants. In Exodus 18:21, God set in place principles for a framework of government and its leaders, which included the role of judges, their qualifications, and the decentralization and distribution of their authority. Since God himself was a judge, He knew how important this role was and he expected only those to be chosen who: loved, respected and worshiped Him (Psalm 2:10-11), who were honest, who knew His laws and who would be accountable to Him (Ezra 7:25-26). As a matter of fact, judges were so important that in His great mercy He raised them up to deliver the people of Israel from disobedience and rebellion (Judges 2:16-18) through seven apostasies over about a 350 year period of their history. These judges were not ruling governors but were great leaders whom God sent to deliver His people during bout after bout of disobedience. Israel had no capital and no fixed government then, so each tribe acted independently which made her a nation of instability, anarchy and confusion for much of those years. There was confusion in the religious life of the nation (Judges 17,18) and there was confusion in the moral and political life of the nation (Judges 19). Does this ring with any familiarity? It should because the history of the Church, the biography of many Christians, and the history of America has often paralleled this pattern. The choice Israel made of personal disobedience and having no government accountable to God proved to be a dark period of her history. Although the Judges served out God’s purpose, this was not according to His original plan and design. Is the Judiciary still the branch of our nation’s government “least dangerous to the political rights of the Constitution” (Federalist No.78)? Are our judges functioning in their service according to the Founders’ original plan and design? Are they persons who uphold our constitution and subscribe to the rule of law? Is their standard the
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original intent of the Constitution and the jurisprudence of their early predecessors? With a vigilant citizenry and properly functioning legislative branch, they can and should be held accountable to the provisions of our Constitution as well as the consequences for failing to “hold their offices during good behavior” (Article III, Section 1). As with the nation of Israel during the period of the Judges, America is (in a sense) also in a period of judges; a period of disobedience and of confusion in her moral, religious and political life. However, unlike in Israel then, God has not raised up judges to deliver us. Rather, He has allowed us to be delivered by judges raised up and given free reign out of our own ignorance, apathy and complacency. It may very well be that, like Israel, we will turn to God only when we’ve reached rock bottom in our spiritual bankruptcy and moral decadence. In Isaiah 1:26, God expressed a desire to restore the nation of Judah of whom her judges were a vital key. Today He has the same desire to restore America, but He still requires repentance (II Chronicles 7:14). In Hosea 4:6, we are reminded, “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge....since you have forgotten the law of your God.” Carved above the main entrance of the Supreme Court building in our nation’s capitol are the
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BY ROBBY BURT Opening Friday, October 17, at the Ouachita Little Theatre is the rip-roaring comedy, The Foreigner, written by Larry Shue and directed by Robby Burt. It will be presented for two weekends. The plot revolves around Charlie Baker, The Foreigner. He is an Englishman visiting America with his friend staying at a Fishing Lodge in Georgia. Guests believe that Charlie is from an exotic country and cannot understand a word of English so they speak freely around him. Charlie is soon privy to secrets and scandals of the other guests. To see how all this plays out, mark your calendar now and plan to attend OLT’s production of The Foreigner. Opening night, October 16 at 7:30 pm. Other performance dates are October 17th thru 18th and October 23rd, 24th, and 25th. All performances, with the exception of Sundays, are at 7:30 pm. Sunday Matinee is 2:30 pm. This is a joint effort between the RMCC Theater Department and the Ouachita Little Theatre. Both organizations hope that this is the start of something big. Tickets are now on sale at the following locations: Arvest Bank, Union Bank of Mena, and other local banks. Tickets are $8.00; $5.00 for students and seniors. Be sure to check on the bottom of the posters around town. Tear off the coupon for $1.00 off the ticket price and present it when you buy your ticket.
How Much Does Your College Student Know About Food Safety? BY KIM HUGHES As college students are now living on their own, they may have carried a microwave, tabletop grill, mini-fridge, and toaster-oven. Unfortunately, many do not know the food safety concerns that need to be considered when cooking with these appliances. Most college students eat whenever and whatever is convenient. Even if that means eating pizza from the box that was left out overnight the next morning for breakfast. Perishable food should never be left out of the refrigerator more than two hours, one hour in very hot temperatures. Foodborne bacteria that may be present on these foods grow fastest at temperatures between 40 and 140 °F and can double in number every 20 minutes. If your student lives in a dorm, they may have trouble getting their food hot enough when using a microwave. This could be due to the fact that in a large building like a dorm, electrical equipment such as computers, toaster-ovens, hair dryers, and irons compete for current and reduce the electrical wattage of a microwave. To compensate, set the microwave for the maximum time given in the instructions. Avoid using an extension cord with the microwave because power is reduced as it flows down the cord. Most college students love to receive “care packages” from home. Include shelf-stable, micro-
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wavable entrees. These foods are not frozen and will stay fresh without refrigeration for about 18 months. Canned and dried meats and fish are safe to mail. Bacteria can’t grow in foods preserved by removing moisture. Preparing safe food takes just four basic principles to keep in mind. These include: Wash hands and surfaces often, before you begin to cook or reheat something, and after you handle any raw foods. Also clean the surfaces often where you are preparing the foods. Separate raw meat, poultry, and egg products from cooked foods to avoid cross-contamination. Never place your cooked hamburgers on the same plate that you used to carry them to the grill. Use a food thermometer to ensure foods have reached a high enough temperature to kill any harmful bacteria that might be present. And lastly, refrigerate everything promptly. If you have additional questions, or would like to receive free information with food thermometer guidelines and temperatures, contact the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture in Polk County by calling 479-394-6018 or coming by 211 DeQueen Street in Mena.
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POLICE
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.
Mena Police Department September 20, 2015 Robert L Wallis, 34, of Mena was charged with battery, false imprisonment, violation of a no contact order, obstructing governmental operations and criminal trespass after officers were called to a local residence. All charges have been transferred to the county prosecutor as felonies. Report was taken of a woman shoplifting at a local convenience store. Case is pending. September 21, 2015 Amy Harrison, 25, of Mena was charged with theft of property (shoplifting) after a call to a local retail store. Robert Wells, 27, of Mena was arrested on four outstanding warrants for violation of Arkansas’ hot check law. September 22, 2015 Joshua Fernandez, 29, of Mena was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of brass knuckles after a call to a local residence. Also charged in the incident with possession of drug paraphernalia was Angela Goins, 39, also of Mena. Kia Cottman, 29, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to pay fines and court costs from the Mena police department. September 23, 2015 A Mena woman reported that she is receiving harassing telephone calls from an unknown individual. Case is pending identity of suspect. A local woman reported that an acquaintance is using her address and telephone number to harass her. Case is pending. Jason James Johnson,36, of Mena
Weekly Publication was arrested for felony possession of methamphetamine or cocaine with intent to deliver and felony possession of drug paraphernalia after officers were called to a local motel to assist in a probation search. Wesley James Weeks, 25, of Mena was charged with DWI after a call to a local convenience store. September 24, 2015 A Mena woman reported that someone had “keyed” her vehicle. Case is pending location and interview of suspect. Report was taken of a gas drive off from a local convenience store. The suspect later realized he had not paid and returned to the store and made restitution. Employees at a local retail store reported that a woman was caught shoplifting items, and that when authorities were called, the suspect ran out of the store and left in a vehicle. Case is pending location of suspect. Stephen C. Willis, 33, of Mena was charged with public intoxication, driving on a driver’s license suspended for DWI, and impairing operation of a vital facility. September 25, 2015 A Mena woman reported that someone had stolen a barrel from her yard. Case is pending. September 26, 2015 Shawn Allen Holliday, 28, of Mena was charged with public intoxication after a call to a disturbance at a local residence. Officers completed an additional four reports and worked 10 accidents. Polk County Sheriff’s Department September 21, 2015 Arrested by an officer with the Grannis Police Department was Jennifer S. Hale, 21, of Wickes, on a warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order. September 22, 2015 Report of a disturbance on Peaceful Lane near Mena. Deputy advised parties to cease all contact. Report from complainant on Polk 38 near the Potter community of being injured by an acquaintance. Investigation continues. September 23, 2015 Arrested was Thomas E. Blume, 21, of Hatfield, on a warrant for Probation Violation. September 24, 2015 Report from a Hatfield man of problems with child custody. Deputy responded, both parties were advised to
seek attorneys. Arrested was Kenneth A. Alexandria, 22, of Mena, on a warrant for Failure to Appear. September 25, 2105 Report from walk-in complainant of being harassed by an acquaintance. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration. Arrested was Logan E. Pitts, 36, of Mena, on a warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order. September 26, 2015 Report from complainant on Polk 269 near Vandervoort of the break-in and theft of tools, valued at $1,100. Investigation continues. Arrested was Roy L. Patterson, 25, of DeQueen, on Sevier County warrants. Report of a disturbance on W. Johnson Street in Hatfield led to the arrest of Torri M. Veal, 22, of Cove, on a charge of Disorderly Conduct.
September 27, 2015 Report of an accident on Polk 44 near Mena led to the arrest of Charles P. Romero, 25, of Mena, on charges of DWI, Careless/Prohibited Driving, No Liability Insurance, and No License Plates. Also arrested was Michaela C. Vanpelt, 45, of Mena, on a charge of Public Intoxication. Report from complainant on Polk 89 near Mena of vandalism to vehicle windows, causing $300 in damages. Investigation continues. Report of a suspicious vehicle on Polk 38 near the Potter community. EMS transported the driver to Mena Regional Health System. Polk County worked on vehicle accident this week. Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 21 Incarcerated Inmantes; 9 Inmates currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility, of which 2 are currently out of jail on a monitoring system.
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I buy gold jewelry, scrap, dental and sterling silver. Also buying pre-1965 U. S. Silver coins, one ounce rounds and bars. Top prices paid. Check with the rest but sell to the best. Dan’s Cash –N-Gun. 100 Hwy 71 S at First TFN Street, Mena. 479-394-5515. Clean & Comfortable housing since 1969, J. Ray & Maria’s MH Park and Rentals. Hwy 71 North, Mena, AR. TFN 479-394-1252. Yard mowing, weed eating, bush hogging, handyman services, power washing. Have own equipment and 9/30 tools. Call 479-216-5204.
J & N Dozer - Trackhoe, Backhoe, Dumptruck, Ponds, Pads, Clearing, Roads, Hauling. Rich Top Soil, Fill Dirt, Shale, Gravel. Dozer Operator Randy Egger, over 30 years experience. We appreciate your Business! Call TFN 479-234-1357. Indoor Sale Friday, Oct. 2; 8 am to 5 pm Saturday, Oct. 3. 8 am to noon. Christ Episcopal Church. Church and 8th Sts. Something for Everyone! Household goods, books, clothes, linens, bicycle and many treasures. Proceeds go to support local charities.
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Professional, attentive, compassionate, in-home elder care by an experienced, Licensed Practical Nurse. Will also do housekeeping. Affordable rates. Excellent care! References available. Missy Cost, LPN - 479-216-8993. 10/14 Joe’s Chicago Pizza formerly Il Primo’s Pizza is under 11/4 new management. Call 479-243-2020. State Sale – 128 Bonnor Circle. Friday & Saturday Oct. 2 & 3rd 9am – 5pm. 9/30 For Sale: NORDIC TRACK CX990. Like New - $300.00. 9/30 479-394-5364.
Assistant Restaurant Manager, Position #: 22092238, Salary: $26,531, Location: Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Mena, AR, Closing date: 10/02/2015 This position functions as the Assistant Restaurant Manager, with an emphasis on managing the dining room and handling group functions and customer service operations. Job duties include monitoring preparation of salads/desserts, hosting, coordinating restaurant group functions, ordering food and supplies, staff training, supervising and scheduling employees, and serving as the Manager on Duty in the absence of the Restaurant Manager. Applicant must be able to work a varied shift, including weekends and holidays. Full benefit package included. Applicants must meet or exceed the following qualifications: The formal educational equivalent of a high school diploma; plus three years of experience in restaurant management or a related field, including two years of cooking experience and two years in a supervisory or leadership capacity. We are an EOE/AA/ADA employer. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. Applications ac9/30 cepted online ONLY: www.arstatejobs.com. Yard Sale: Sat. Oct. 3rd 8:00 a.m. - Lots of men, women, boys and girls clothing – Med. – Lg. sizes, purses, shoes and a small kitchen island. 1 mile down Ransom Rd on 9/30 left. Moving Sale: Oct. 1-2-3 2938 Bethesda Rd Polk – 44. 1 9/30 mile from Hwy 71. Watch for signs Garage Sale Sat. Oct. 3rd. 2804 Jerry Lee Dr. Gas edger/trimmer, 2 TVs, video tapes (movies), Die-cast trucks, foot massager, VCR, Desk, Toys, Child’s Rocker, 1930’s Doll house & Furniture, Doll House Furniture, Halloween Décor, Christmas Décor, Boy clothes 0-4T (Good Condition), Baby Bike carrier, Computer Desk. Something for 9/30 everyone.
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Cossatot River School District will accept sealed bids for the following buses and/or vehicles during the regularly scheduled board meeting to be held on Thursday, October 8, 2015, beginning at 6:00 pm in the Administration Building. Contact Greg Ricks for details on any vehicle at 870-557-3077. For Sale: 1992 Blue Bird (BB) TC 2000, 72 passenger #22; 1998 BB TC 2000, 71 passenger #23; 1998 BB TC 2000, 72 passenger #25; 2001 BB Chevy 71 passenger #13; 1992 Ford F150 pickup; 1994 Ford F150 pickup; Homemade 9/30 16 ft tandem axle trailer.
Multi Family First Time Sale, 2011 Bethesda, Mena. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 2 & 3, 7 am. Home décor, house-hold, clothes, jewelry, appliances, tools, much 9/30 more. 3 Family Yard Sale Allen Const. Across from Papas. Oct. 2, 3, 4. Guns, Bows, Hunting Equip., Clothes 9/30 kids and adults, Household items, etc. Dilbeck/Bates Cousin Reunion - Pavilion in Janssen Park at 1 pm until dark. Saturday, Oct. 3rd. No re9/30 freshments provided.
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