September 7, 2016

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One of the largest youth events in the county, the Polk County Fair once again attracted FFA and 4H students to display and show their livestock for bragging rights and the chance to advance to state competition.

This year’s Premium Livestock Show was broadcast on 104.1FM for the first time as local business owners and supporters bid on the best of the best.

Look for our complete livestock section in next week’s issue and online at MyPulseNews. com.

[ABOVE]: Poultry exhibitors are just one of the many livestock categories shown during the fair. Photo courtesy of Michael Cate.

County Proposes Jail Safety Upgrades; Awaits Final Approval

BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com Sterling Penix, the Governor’s Appointee Over Jail Standards, paid a visit to Polk County on Thursday, September 1, 2016, to meet with county officials to hear the county’s plan of action for the future of the Polk County Detention Center. The ‘jail issue’ has been ongoing since June 2015 when Penix threatened to shut the county jail down due to non-compliance issues.

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Lea Memorial Dinner Garners Strong Community Support

[SUBMITTED] The citizens, churches, and business owners of Montgomery and Polk Counties have always been supportive of law enforcement, so it is not a surprise that they have come together to strongly support the Lea Memorial Dinner. “We really want to make this a special night for our full time law enforcement officers and their families, and the level of support that we have received has been amazing” said Andy Riner, one of the organizers of the event. Because so many churches, businesses, and individuals rallied behind the event, each full time law enforcement officer in Montgomery and Polk counties and a guest can attend the event without charge.

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17th Annual Rich Mountain Rendezvous Rolls into Town

BY MELANIE BUCK • news@mypulsenews.com

The 17th annual Rich Mountain Rendezvous is coming to town once again and one local charity benefits greatly from this long enjoyed motorcycle rally event. Cynthia Martin, Director of CASA of the Ouachitas, a child advocacy agency, said last year the event brought in a record $6,500 that helped 84 children in foster care.

She hopes this year’s event brings even more and is inviting the local community to participate in this unique event.

September 15th thru 18th, motorcycles from around the country will stay atop Rich Mountain at night to visit and enjoy motorcycle rides throughout the day, all while benefitting CASA. Some attendees stay in tent camping, while others choose RV sites or a room CONTINUED ON PAGE 6

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DABC Implements New Class Structure Under New Youth Leadership

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allas Avenue Baptist Church recently hired a new youth pastor and developed a new structure for their youth groups as well. Michael Sanchez grew up in Romance, Ark. and graduated from Rose Bud High School in 2003. “The Lord called me when I was a senior in high school to be a youth minister. My calling is not to fill the pulpit, it’s to work with students,” said Sanchez.

He said that when he was young, his grandfather, who was also a pastor, told him to never make a deal with God. It was a lesson that he would later learn the hard way. “When my little brother was six, he was shot with a pellet gun. The pellet went through his heart into his left ventricle,” Sanchez explained. “I made a deal with God that if He would save my brother, I would do whatever he wanted.”

And although he tried to skirt that deal a couple of times, God always called him back. “I wanted to play baseball. But in between my junior and senior year, I was at Siloam Springs. That’s when I realized I needed to fulfill my promise.

Sanchez would go on to attend Ouachita Baptist University to major in kinesiology and minor in youth ministries. While in college, Sanchez admits that he backslid for a time, drinking and such. He attended Arkansas State University in Beebe for welding before becoming a firefighter for the North Little Rock Fire Department for nine years.

His first stint as a youth pastor was at Highway Baptist in Sherwood as a volunteer.

Valley Baptist in Searcy served as his next step, working with junior high students. His most recent church was in Sheridan at Calvary Baptist where he served as youth pastor.

Sanchez found an ad online that led him and his family, wife Cassandra, and children, Hunter, 7, and Gracie, 6, to Dallas Avenue Baptist Church in Mena. He was hired in early May and is enjoying his new post. “It’s going great. We have a great group of students,” said Sanchez. He explained the youth building has undergone a remodel and a new classroom structure.

Sanchez is the Youth/Children’s Pastor and not only teaches his own youth group, grades 7 through 12, but also supports Clint Bell, who teaches Kindergarten through 4th grade, and Ronnie Wagnor, who teaches a new 5th and 6th grade group. They have launched a new 8-week class series also. Students have their choice of which class to take and they include theology, apologetics, topical studies, girls only, boys only, and more. The students will be able to rotate to a different subject every eight weeks.

Sanchez has a heart for the students and hopes to continue to build class participation and spread God’s love. “When a student starts gaining a knowledge of who God is, all the other things will come naturally. I want to see them come to know Jesus Christ as their personal savior; to become disciples so that they can become disciple makers.

When they come to know Christ, they’ll know true love, true peace, and true hope.”

Dallas Avenue Baptist Church has Sunday School services at 9:45 each Sunday morning and 5:30 p.m. on Sunday nights. On Wednesday afternoons, the gym is opened right after school. “Come hang out, have snacks, and have a meal,” said Sanchez. Youth services begin on Wednesday nights at 6 p.m. There is a van that will transport if needed, just call 479-394-2697.

21st CCLC Before & After School Program Beginning September 26th

About the Program: • K-12 grade students can attend • This program is a free, safe, fun place for your child before and after school • Morning time will be from 6:45-7:45 (students will be afforded tutoring if needed, homework help, and enrichment activities.)

• Afternoon time will begin at 3:30 with a snack. Tutoring/homework help will be after snack until 4:30. Enrichment time & clubs will be from 4:30-5:30 • Transportation home will be provided as soon as bus routes can be arranged.

• There will be enrichment games and activities for those that don’t need the extra help or don’t have homework.

• All snacks/meals are free to any child under 18 years of age.

• Students can come on any day they want (WE NEED YOUR STUDENTS TO COME AT LEAST 30 DAYS) but the more days they come helps the program keep funding.

• Students can join at any time during the school year if there are openings.

• Parents are welcome to attend, help with, or teach any club or activity. You are also welcome to provide suggestions for clubs and activities you want for your child.

• Students will be enrolled based on grant required priorities.

Contact Michelle McGee for High School (6-12 Grade) - 394-5544 Contact Kim Posey for Elementary (K-5 Grade) - 394-4833 ext. 305 or Debbie Posey - 394-4833 ext. 300

More than a school, we are a family!

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uddy Liles will be in concert at Salem Baptist church on September 11th at 11 a.m. Liles has been a member of the Florida Boys Quartet for more than 25 years and is in the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. He has won the Favorite Bass Award from Singing News Magazine and the Marvin Norcross Award.

Liles has also appeared in numerous Bill Gaither videos. Liles’ concert at Salem Baptist Church is titled ‘I’ll See You in Heaven Someday’. A love offering will be taken at the conclusion of the service. Salem Baptist is located 5 miles east of Mena on Hwy. 8 East. Everyone is welcome to attend.

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Twenty-Seven Groups Boomeranged Their Baby Bottles Back to Fresh Start Pregnancy Center SUBMITTED BY FRESH START PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER

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very Mother’s Day for several years now, Fresh Start Pregnancy Resource Center delivers hundreds of baby bottles to churches and organizations in Polk County who agree to help with their largest annual fundraiser. This year, twenty-five churches and two organizations filled baby bottles with coins, cash and checks. The participants had about six weeks to fill the bottles and return them on Father’s Day, June 19.

Fresh Start would like to thank all the wonderful people and organizations who took the time to give generously and return their baby bottles to help them raise $11,762.98.

Fresh Start is a 501 C-3 Non-profit Ministry that provides many services to moms, dads and babies in Polk County.

Those services are: pregnancy tests, education information on fetal development, information regarding options, risks and consequences of abortion, referrals to healthcare facilities, maternity homes, and other community resources, Family support mentoring, First Time Mom Program, Life Skills Classes and Earn While You Learn Program.

The Mission of Fresh Start is to provide compassionate mentoring, practical help and accurate information to women and men facing unplanned pregnancies or past abortions; openly sharing the love, hope and truth of Jesus Christ.

The Pregnancy Resource Center is easy to find right in the City Limits of Mena, at 1308 Hwy 71N, directly across the highway from Sun Country Inn in the Rock House. Fresh Start’s friendly, trained staff is available Monday – Wednesday from 9:30-5:30 and Thursday 1-5:30. You can reach them by calling 479-394-1186; email them at: freshstart67@ yahoo.com; check out their website: www.freshstartprc.com; or Like them on Facebook.

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Notice of Annual Meeting Polk County Farm Bureau will hold its annual meeting on Monday, September 26, 2016 at 7:00 p.m., at the Polk County Fairgrounds.

The meeting is for the election of board members, new resolutions and the recognition of the Farm Family of the Year. All members are welcome and invited to enjoy a delicious meal.

Please RSVP by September 16, 2016 by calling 479-394-3650 or mail to PO Box 1139, Mena, AR 71953 if you plan to attend.

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Acorn Alumna Selected as Outstanding State Employee Mena editor@mypulsenews.com Police Dept. to Hold Fundraiser for CASA of the Ouachitas On September 10th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Mena Police and Fire Departments are teaming up for a fundraising carwash for CASA of the Ouachitas.

CASA provides advocates for children within the foster system, giving those kids a consistent relationship with someone while they are in the system and after they go back home as well.

This carwash will be located at Fire Station #1 on DeQueen Street. All donations will benefit foster children of Polk County.

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Former Polk County resident and Acorn alumna has been selected as the Outstanding State Employee by the Arkansas State Employee Association. Carrie Pennington, daughter of Curt and Susan Boyd and a 1998 Acorn High School graduate received the prestigious honor last week.

Pennington, an administrative analyst in the Department of Industrial Engineering for the University of Arkansas, received a multitude of accolades and nominations from the faculty and is considered a favorite among faculty and students alike.

Pennington is no stranger to awards. Her exemplary service has earned her multiple awards. In 2013, she received the Golden Tusk Award that is given to members of the university community for going above and beyond. She has been twice selected by the Arkansas Academy of Industrial Engineering as Support Staff Member of the Year (2012 and 2016). And in the spring of 2016, Pennington was selected as Employee of the Semester by the College of Engineering and then later Employee of the Year. She was also selected as University Employee of the Quarter by the Staff Senate.

Pennington began her career with the State of Arkansas in 2002 with the State Highway Department. She transferred to the University of Arkansas in January 2006 and worked with the Civil Engineering Department as an Administrative Specialist.

In a press release issued by the University, John White, Distinguished Professor and Chancellor Emeritus stated, “Her devotion to the University’s ‘students first’ attitude is evident in all the things she does that are beyond what is expected of her. Carrie possesses an enormous love for people, especially students. Our students return the sentiment and consider Carrie their ‘go-to’ person.”

Elks Lodge To benefit the Christmas Basket Program Saturday, September 10, 2016 • Elks Lodge, Mena AR

Contest

BBQ Contest Rules:

Categories to be judged: A. Pork Ribs - Must turn in four (4) full ribs, cut apart.

B. Chicken Leg Quarters - Must be fully cooked or entry will be disqualified.

C. Pulled Pork - Must turn in four (4) generous portions.

• Meat will be provided by the Elks Lodge and can be picked up at the Elks Lodge, 6am Saturday morning.

• Cook-Off Judging (Chicken 4:00pm, Pork Ribs 4:30pm, and Pulled Pork 5:00pm) • Announcement of winners will take place approximately 6 pm.

• Cost to enter is only $35.

• Prizes will be trophies & bragging rights.

DJ Music Outside • Razorback Football Inside

To enter call 479-394-3740, please leave contact information

BBQ plates will be sold starting at 6pm

Details and Entry Forms for contest can be picked up at the Elks Lodge, Hwy 375E, 124 Elks Drive or call 479-394-3740

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Rose’s Second Appeal Denied

BY MELANIE BUCK • m.buck@mypulsenews.com

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pecial Circuit Judge Ted Capeheart ruled last week to deny Lori Rose’s argument of ‘ineffective counsel’ that was made in a June 2016 relief hearing in an effort to receive a new trial or a lesser sentence.

Rose was convicted and sentenced in October 2014 to 36 years on charges of Aggravated Residential Burglary, Aggravated Assault, Domestic Battery (2nd Degree), and Terroristic Threatening (2nd Degree) for the shooting of Billy Vaught in his home in November 2013.

The relief hearing was the latest step in Rose’s attempts to have her case reheard or to receive a lesser sentence. She lost one attempt in October 2015 in the Arkansas Court of Appeals.

Rose’s new attorney is Ernie Witt, of Witt Law Firm in Ozark, Ark., argued in Polk County Circuit Court in June that Rose suffered ineffective assistance of counsel during her original trial when she was represented by Greg Klebanoff of Fayetteville. At the end of the relief hearing, Judge Capeheart requested more information from both the prosecutor and defense counsel, such as the minimum requirements of jury selection, before he was to make his ruling, and gave each three weeks to come up with his requirements. After long deliberations, Judge Capeheart ruled that Rose did receive effective counsel.

Prosecuting Attorney Andy Riner said, “It is extremely difficult to have a jury’s verdict overturned because of alleged attorney error, and this case was not a close call in my opinion.”

RMCC to Display Champion Tree Exhibit A

BY MELANIE BUCK • m.buck@mypulsenews.com

rkansas Champion Trees: An Artist’s Journey by Linda Palmer will be on display at Rich Mountain Community College from September 6th through October 26th in the Ouachita Center. Palmer’s website says her “love of the Ozark woodlands makes itself apparent in her delicate renderings…” And indeed, her tribute to the Champion Trees of Arkansas brings to life the uniqueness of each tree.

Palmer’s series, Arkansas Champion Trees: an Artist’s Journey, began in 2007 when she viewed the online list of the largest and oldest examples of each species of tree determined

by Arkansas foresters. The Champion series has entailed over 5,000 miles of travel across the state, accompanying documentary photography, and research into the history and science of the trees. Part of her journey has been to share her knowledge and artistic expertise with arts groups and institutions, and via educational programs sponsored by the Arkansas Forestry Commission.

The series was debuted at RMCC in 2015, along with her rendition of Polk County’s own Champion Tree. The tree is the largest water oak in the state of Arkansas and is located on the old Myrick homestead, which now belongs to Dr. Robert Manis and wife, Suzanne. Dr. Manis said, “This tree is named the T. Texas Tyler Memorial Tree. The land was originally owned by the Myrick family. Tyler’s real name was David Luke Myrick. This was his grandparents’ farm and Luke spent a lot of time here.” Since this was the only land in Arkansas that Tyler owned and he was the first country western star to play Carnegie Hall, the tree was named in honor of him.

An artist meet and greet with a reception will be held on September 13th from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the Ouachita Center. For more information on the event, call 479-394-7622.

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The event offers meals as well. Martin said that a continental breakfast is served on Friday and Sunday mornings, while Saturday morning is reserved for their big, country breakfast. On Friday night, grilled hamburgers will be served for supper, along with beans and homemade desserts. Saturday night, the menu will consist of pulled pork, brisket, all the fixings, and dessert. There will also be prize giveaways during the rally.

Martin said during the day, participants generally take their own rides through the scenery of the Talimena Drive and the surrounding area, sometimes in groups and sometimes in pairs. During the evenings, the participants visit with others who have been a part of the event for years, and meet new participants as well.

Martin said, “With plentiful food, excellent entertainment, a tour through a private classic car and motorcycle collection, miles and miles of beautiful scenery, the hospitality of the organizers, and camaraderie and fellowship with attendees from across the country, this Rendezvous will be remembered for a long time.”

To join the rally, contact Martin at the local CASA office, 479-243-9277 or their website, www.RMR4CASA.com. Registration is $50 per person and includes breakfast and dinner each day.

Lea Memorial Dinner CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE The Lea Memorial Dinner is a community event to honor the memory of Polk County Deputy Sheriff Bill Lea, who was killed in the line of duty on April 29, 1976. “With the negative attitude toward law enforcement in some regions of our country, this memorial dinner gives the citizens of our counties an opportunity to show local law enforcement that we respect and honor their service. The 40th anniversary of Bill Lea’s death marked a logical time to honor the service of past and present law enforcement officers. This memorial is a reminder that we need effective law enforcement to keep our communities safe.” Riner said.

The event will feature a tribute to Bill Lea, and an inspirational speech by Bernie Mosley.

Mosley is a K9 instructor at the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy in Camden who has worked in law enforcement since 1997. Mosley is an energetic instructor who is highly respected by his students. Mosley enjoys coaching fellow officers through tough times, and loves to remind officers that the vast majority of citizens love and respect law enforcement.

The organizers of the event want there to be a high level of community involvement and participation. Citizens are invited to write law enforcement officers a supportive note or a card.

These notes will be displayed on the banquet tables for law enforcement officers to read. “I think that handwritten notes from the public expressing their support will mean a lot to the officers. I know that my office keeps a scrapbook of every nice note and card we have received.

It says a lot when someone takes the time to express their appreciation for what you do” Riner said.

For those interested in attending the dinner, a limited number of tickets are available for sale to the general public at $40 each. Encouraging notes and cards should be sent to Lea Memorial, P.O. Box 856, Mena, AR 71953. For ticket sales, email LMLEA@outlook.com or contact Andy Riner.

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sure that the jail is kept open. Last Thursday, Polk County Judge Brandon Ellison, Interim Sheriff Jack Peebles, and Sheriff-Elect Scott Sawyer met with Penix and presented a plan of action that has been dubbed the ‘Safety Upgrade’ portion of the plan.

In the Safety Upgrade phase, nine main safety issues will be addressed, as long as Penix and the Jail Standards Committee approve the plan. Those issues are: installation of a smoke/ fire alarm system; maintain at or below maximum occupancy; outfitting of handicap cell; create a second exit in the west wing; encase or eliminate electric cords; expand booking area by eliminating the existing kitchen area; expand door within intake area; purchase or create a mobile or detached kitchen; and installation of a camera system. The improvements are expected to take less than 18 months.

Initially, Penix had suggested that the county “think outside the box” to implement compliance standards in the seemingly small jail, and that’s just what the county has done. To expand the booking area of the jail, the existing kitchen will have to be taken out. To compensate, the county has found that a detached kitchen (that will sit outside the jail) will be the best fit for the situation.

The county has allocated $500,000 from general funds to complete the plan of action as soon as approval is gained from the Jail Standards Committee. Ellison said that as soon as approval is obtained, the architects of SouthBuild will be able to assess the plan and begin construction. In addition to the $500,000 set aside, Ellison expects that another $500,000 can be added next year to complete the project and bring the jail into compliance. “Fresh off of a sales tax election defeat, that was negatively decisive, the Polk County Quorum Court set aside $500,000 to start a fund dedicated to jail improvement and/or jail construction. Conventional thought is that this amount can be added to this fund annually to either partially, or fully fund our eventual facility,” explained Ellison.

Once the Safety Upgrade phase is complete, future plans include either building an addition that will house 24 beds or completely build a new facility. Ellison said, “A deadline of November 30, 2018 will be set to make the decision to either fund the eventual facility with our previously saved dedicated funds, plus additional funds derived from millage, or to hold a sales tax election in the spring of 2019. In the meantime, we intend to press forward with safety improvements to our current facility as cost effective as possible, so that we can apply the most dedicated funds possible toward the permanent solution.”

One of those possible solutions includes a new regional jail system proposed by the state.

“We are hopeful that within 18-24 months a regional jail will be operational that we can utilize to help manage any numbers beyond our capacity. A regional jail would be ideal for our post-conviction ADC inmates waiting for a state bed. The regional jail concept would also provide a more desirable and economical option of “farming “out any other inmates, if necessary, while completing our eventual facility,” Ellison explained.

If the county chooses to add on to the current facility, the additional 24 beds would bring the county up to 48 beds and allow them to segregate inmates based on gender, medical status, and degree of offense. If the addition is chosen, the project will be complete by December 31, 2019. If a new facility is chosen, that project would be complete August 31, 2021.

After looking the plan over, Penix said it was “phenomenal” and thanked the county for staying on top of the situation and providing such a detailed plan. Penix said he would try to have an official letter mailed by Friday, September 9, stating whether the plan has been approved or denied.

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Further info call 479-234-2334.

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MRHS Now Offering Outpatient Infusion Therapy

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ena Regional Health System, in its effort to provide the most comprehensive medical services for our community, is proud to announce the opening of their Outpatient Infusion Center. They will provide infusion therapy services for IV antibiotics and chronic diseases in a friendly, welcoming environment that is close to home without the need to travel outside of the local community. Their registered nurses and trained pharmacists have specialized training in IV infusion therapy and are focused on patient safety and comfort. They are dedicated to making your experience a pleasant one and offer a variety of accommodating appointment options that are available Monday through Friday, and include options for daily IV therapy if needed.

Outpatient infusion therapy can save patients hundreds, if not, thousands of dollars in out-of-pocket expenses in comparison to inpatient hospitalization, emergency room services, home health services, as well as, save patients time and travel expenses.

Most major carriers are accepted including most state and federally funded plans.

Medicare, Medicaid, HMO, and commercially insured patients qualify for outpatient infusion therapy. Their mission is to provide the local community IV infusion services close to home, when they need it.

Their nurse and case managers are specially trained to provide a wide range of therapies and treat disorders such as infectious disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis, CIPD, Allergic Asthma, Allergic Uticaria, Multiple Sclerosis, chronic migraine, Ulcerative Colitis, and Crohn’s Disease.

Medicare offered include: IV antibiotics, specialty injectibles, blood products, Remicade IVIG, Tysabri, Xolair, Orencia, Actemra, Benlysta, IV fluids, neupogen, Procrit, neulasta, and much more.

They are located at 311 North Morrow, Mena. “There is no need to continue to travel outside of the community simply because this is what you’ve always done. If you or a loved one is currently traveling to areas like Hot Springs, Fort Smith, Texarkana or Little Florida Boys Quartet Rock for IV infusion therapy, please call and speak to our dedicated case management member for more than and find out more about our remarkable service,” said Sonya Maye, Marketing Specialist, 25 years MRHS. Call their dedicated case management today and find out if infusion therapy is right for Gospel Music you at 479-234-4289.

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for construction of a metal awning over new ADA compliant sidewalk.

Bids will be received by the Polk County Developmental Center until 11:00 am, September 16, 2016 at the PCDC Administrative office at 201 S. Morrow, Mena, Arkansas.

Contact Dewey Lance, Maintenance Supervisor at 394-2671 for a review meeting and bid specifications.

The Polk County Developmental Center, Inc. reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

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for construction of an ADA compliant sidewalk at Jumpstart Preschool and Daycare.

The construction to include a chain link fence.

L.L.C. Bids will be received by the Polk Developmental Center Dr.County Robert S. Williams, M.D. until am, SeptemberAccepted 9, 2016 All 11:00 Major Insurance at403-E the PCDC Administrative at N. Morrow St., Mena,office AR 71953 201 S. Morrow, Mena, Arkansas.

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Contact Dewey Lance, NewSupervisor Patients Maintenance at 394-2671 for a reviewWelcome meeting and bid specifications.

The Polk County Developmental Center, Inc. reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

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BENEDICT JOSEPH OSBORNE Benedict “Joe” Joseph Osborne, Jr., age 71, of Hatfield, Arkansas died Friday, September 2, 2016 at his home. He was born Saturday, June 9, 1945 to Benedict Joseph Sr. and Orvella Mae Amos Osborne in Louisville, Kentucky.

Joe, as he was known to all, was a man that loved his family and his country. He served in Vietnam in the United States Air Force for 4 years and was honorably discharged. Joe was a patient man and had his own way of doing things. Joe enjoyed the outdoors, going deer hunting, setting on his porch enjoying the birds and squirrels in the yard, and going backroading.

He was a lifetime member of the Mena Elks Lodge #781 and was a big Arkansas Razorbacks Fan. Joe worked many years at U.S. Motors and then for over 25 years for Rose Aircraft. Joe was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend and will be missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Sheila Osborne; and two grandchildren, Joey Karstedt and Matthew Karstedt.

Joe is survived by his loving wife, Diane Osborne of Hatfield; one son and daughter-in-law, Shawn and Lori Osborne of Shawnee, Oklahoma; two brothers, Terry Osborne of Louisville, Kentucky and Mike Osborne of Sellersburg, Indiana; seven grandchildren, Kyle Karstedt of Arkansas, Brandi Karstedt of Lake Charles, Louisiana, D.J. and Katie Osborne of Travis Air Force Base in California, Tyler Osborne of Smithville, Oklahoma, Dustin Dan-

ner of Shawnee, Oklahoma and Javen Osborne of Shawnee, Oklahoma; three great-grandchildren, Abigayle Karstedt of LaGrange, Texas, Debra Broch of Cove and Conner Osborne of Travis Air Force Base in California; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Graveside Services with Military Honors was Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Six mile Cemetery in Hatfield with Brother Ron Tilley officiating. Visitation was Monday, September 5, 2016 from 6-8 p.m. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena.

Pallbearers were Butch Cecil, Greg Cecil, Shawn Osborne, D.J. Osborne, Dylan Cecil and Tyler Osborne.

Honorary Pallbearers were Lamar Martin, Felix “Bud” Davis, Carl Foster, Cecil Rose, Keith Foley, James McCulley, Ray Baker, Jim Franz, Charlie Campbell, Jamie Anderson and Henry Cogburn.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Mena Elks Lodge #781 in honor of Joe Osborne, Mena, Arkansas 71953 Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com

WILMA TALIAFERRO On September 1, 2016, Wilma Taliaferro, at the age of 89, peacefully left this earth while surrounded by loving family and caregivers. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Leslie Taliaferro. Her family would like to express our heart-felt gratitude to friends and caregivers for their loving friendship and care. Wilma and Leslie moved from Dallas, Texas to Mena in 1980. They are

survived by son, Leslie Taliaferro and his wife Susan; daughter, Virginia Topley and her husband David; granddaughter Jennifer Paradise and her husband Nash; great grandson Nash, Jr.; nieces and nephews and their families.

No services are planned with cremation services entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena.

Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh. com

R.R. “DOCK” PRICE

R.R. “Dock” Price, passed away on September 4, 2016, at the age of 99. He was born in Cove, Arkansas on October 10, 1916, and was a graduate of Cove High School.

Dock worked in the grocery business in Smithville, Oklahoma, Cove, and California. He worked at Texas Steel in Fort Worth, Texas during World War II and also worked for Exxon Pipeline until he retired in the early 1980’s.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Nettie Wise Price, wife, Billie Morgan Price, two sisters, Nell Golden and Mildred Kelley, and three brothers, Elbert Price, Fred Price and Bart Price, and a great-grandson, Josiah Wisinger.

He is survived by daughters, Jannell Wisinger of Mena, Arkansas and Becky Price of Convent, Louisiana; one grandson, John Wisinger and wife Lesley of Grannis, Arkansas; five great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be Thursday, September 8, 2016, 11:00 a.m. at Salem Baptist Church with Brother Jack Schoeppey and Brother John Wisinger officiating.

Interment will be in Pleasant Grove Cem-

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etery in Cove, Arkansas under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

Family and friend’s visitation will be Wednesday, September 7, 2016,6:00-8:00 p.m. at Beasley Wood Funeral Home.

Pallbearers are Russell Price, Bill Kelley, James Seal, Bobby Siears, Jose Hernandez, and Vernon Payne.

DAVID ALLEN MORGANSTERN David Allen Morganstern, age 83, of Mena, Arkansas passed away Friday, September 2, 2016 in Mena.

He was born July 6, 1933 in Mansfield, Ohio and was a factory worker by profession. David had an interest in everything and curiosity of everything. He enjoyed classical music and loved to argue and debate. David enjoyed making people laugh; he also was head strong and very intelligent, having a thirst for knowledge.

He was a professional con-man and would get one over you if you let him.

He is survived by wife, Linda Copper of Mena, Arkansas; children, David Morganstern, Penny Morganstern and Rebecca Morganstern of Tuledo, Ohio; brothers, George Morganstern and Joe Morganstern of Florida; and sister, Christina Shindeldecker of Missouri.

He is preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Jenny Morganstern Mr. Morganstern was sent for cremation under the arrangements of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

January 6, 2016

National Family Caregiver Support Program

Caregiver Support Meeting • September 8, 2016 at 11:15 am

If you are a caregiver of an adult 60 years and older please come join us. This information could be extremely helpful to you.

The topic will be “The Benefits of Exercise for the Elderly” presented by Kassie Strother PTA, Mena Manor.

For information call Taryn Jinks 870-385-2373.

Hope to see you there. Refreshments will be served.

The Cossatot Senior Center

7366 Hwy 71 S • Wickes, AR 71973 • Office: 870-385-2373

September 16th 10 am - 5 pm 800 Janssen Ave 479-394-8019 Please stop by for refreshments, door prizes and drawings as you browse our exciting selection of gift and fall items.

Mon. - Sat. 8am - 6 pm

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Thursday, 9/8 • 11:30 a.m. – Rotary Club of Mena/Polk County will meet at Papa’s Mexican Café. Call Lisa Martin 216-3383 or Charles Pitman 2164882 for more info.

• 11:00 a.m. - Caregiver Meeting: The Benefits of Exercise for the Elderly at Cossatot Senior Center.

• 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. - The Cove Branch of the Polk County Library is open.

• 12:00 p.m. – 3:00p.m. - The Sonlighters in Action Card Shop will be open at 3671 Highway 8 West, one mile from Louise Durham.

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

• 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Cove Library History Club meets at the Cove Library.

• 5:00 p.m. - 9th Street Ministries will have a free dinner and fellowship in the 9th Street Ministries building.

• 5:30 p.m. – Weight Watchers meets at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Family Life Center. Call 479-234-2297 for more information.

• 5:30 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous Women’s Meeting at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy, 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-243-0297.

• 6:00 p.m. – Live Country, Bluegrass and Gospel music in the Daisy Room at Janssen Ave Florist.

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

• 6:30 p.m. – Mena Chapter #243, Order of the Eastern Star meets at the Masonic Temple at 701 Port Arthur. Refreshments at 6:30; meeting at 7:00 p.m.

• 6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meeting at Saint Agnes Church Parish Hall.

• 7:00 p.m. – Polk County Genealogy Society meeting at the Polk County Library, 410 8th Street.

• 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479243-0297.

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

Friday, 9/9 • 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Road tests are given at the Morrow Street Housing Authority Community Room unless the roads are wet.

Written tests are given at 1:00 p.m.

• 12:00 p.m. – The Lions Meetings are held in the Lions Club House on Highway 71 South.

• 2:30 p.m. - Grandparents Day Celebration at Wickes Elementary with refreshments and activities.

• 5:00 p.m. – ABATE (Arkansas Bikers Aiming Toward Education) will be at Sonic Drive in for anyone interested in motorcycles. You don’t have to ride or be a member.

• 6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meet-

ing at Wickes First Baptist Church. 107 N 2nd Street, Wickes AR. • 7:00 p.m. - Gator & Friends band will play at the American Legion.

• 7:30 p.m. – Christian Brotherhood Men’s meeting at Cannanland Church, 2307 Sutherland Hwy 8 West. All men invited. 15 and older. For more information, call Brother Allen 479-216-4282.

• 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479243-0297.

Saturday, 9/10 • 8:15 a.m. – Home Front Warriors CMA Chapter 377 Breakfast Bible Study at the Lime Tree Restaurant, Public is invited.

• 8:30 a.m. - The Ouachita Amateur Radio Association will have their monthly meeting at the Queen Wilhelmina Lodge Conference Room. Testing will begin at 9 a.m.

• 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.- Cossastot River State Park Cooking Iron Demonstration Meeting Place: Sandbar Picnic Area • 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Mena Police Department will host a fundraiser carwash to benefit CASA of the Ouachitas at Mena Fire Station #1. All donations benefit foster children of Polk County.

• 10:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m. – Cossatot River State Park The Bear Facts Meeting Place: Legacy Room in Visitor Center.

• 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Children’s art classes at the Mena Art Gallery.

• 2:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.- Cossatot River State Park Animal Tracks Meeting Place: Legacy Room in Visitor Center.

• 2:30 p.m. – Old Lyric Players (Seniors Readers’ Theater) meets at Subway on the highway. Participants 50 years of age and older are welcome. For further info, contact Janelle Baldwin 479-243-6486.

• 3:15 p.m.- 4:15 p.m.- Cossatot River State Park PEAK! Meeting Place: Visitor Center’s Amphitheater.

• 4:00 p.m. - The Elks BBQ Contest. Judging begins at 4 p.m. Call 479-394-3740.

• 6:00 p.m. - BBQ Dinner Fundraiser for the Dwayne Morris Scholarship program at the Polk County Fairgrounds in the Commercial Building.

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

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

• 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. 479-243-0297 or 479-2164606.

Sunday, 9/11 • 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.- Cossastot River State Park Cooking Iron Demonstration Meeting Place: Sandbar Picnic Area.

• 10:45 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. Cossatot River State Park Meet a Tree Meeting Place: Legacy Room in Visitor Center

• 11:00 a.m. - Salem Baptist Church hosts Buddy Liles in concert.

• 2:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479243-0297.

• 2:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m.- Cossatot River State Park Feed the Critters Meeting Place: Visitor Center • 3:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m. Cossatot River State Park Kick & Pick Snorkel equipment provided. Minimum age 6. Meeting Place: Sandbar Parking Lot. • 5:00 p.m. – United Methodist Youth Group at the First United Methodist Church in Mena.

• 6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous meeting at Saint Agnes Church Parish Hall.

Monday, 9/12 • 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – God’s Feeding Hands Mission Center will serve free groceries & free toiletry to the needy at 1200 Reeves Ave, Mena.

• 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. – The Cove Branch Library will be open.

• 3:00 p.m. – The Airport Commission’s meeting will be held at the RMCC Boardroom in the Spencer Building, 1100 College Drive.

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

• 6:00 p.m. - Polk County Democrats will meet at Papa’s Mexican Cafe. All are welcome.

• 6:30 p.m. – Boy Scouts of America Troop 92 meets at First United Methodist Church.

Everyone is welcome.

• 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479243-0297.

• 7:00 p.m. – Mena Elks Lodge meeting. All Elks are invited to attend.

• 7:30 p.m. – Mountain Meadow Chapter #22 Order of the Eastern Star will meet at the Mountain Meadow Masonic Lodge Hall in Hatfield.

Tuesday, 9/13 • 8:00 a.m. – The Reynolds Gardner Community Men’s Breakfast at the First United Methodist Church in Mena.

•10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Polk County Family Mission is open in the 9th Street Ministries Building.

• 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – “Art Day” at Mena Art Gallery, 607 Mena St. • 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Free lunch at Vegetarian Soup Kitchen at Mena Seventh Day Adventist Church, 149 Polk 43 (Fairground Road), Mena. 479-394-7404. TakeOut available. All are welcome.

• 12:00 p.m. - Polk County Library Board will meet in the Susanna Mosley Community Room.

• 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – The Sonlighters in Action Card Shop will be open at 3671 Highway 8 West, one mile from Louise

Durham.

• 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.

• 5:30 p.m. – Second Tuesday Book Club meets at Christ Episcopal Church, Annex Building, 809 Church Street. For more info and details call 394-1482 or 394-6221.

• 5:30 p.m. – The American Legion Board of Trustees and Auxiliary will meet at the American Legion Building at Veterans Memorial Park. Potluck will be served at 6:00 p.m., meeting will follow.

• 7:00 p.m. – The Dallas Valley R.V.F.D. meets for maintenance at the Firehouse.

• 7:00 p.m. – The Rocky Fire Department will meet. All members are encouraged to attend.

• 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Bluegrass music at Morrow Street Housing Authority Community Room.

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

Wednesday, 9/14 • The Emergency warning sirens will be tested in Mena at noon.

• 11:30 p.m. - The MHS Class of 1959 will meet at the Limetree Restaurant. For questions, call 479-394-6221.

• 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – The Polk County Library Cove Branch is open.

• 12:00 p.m. – Mena Lioness Lions Club meeting at Limetree. For more information, call 243-3752. Guests welcome.

• 12:00 p.m. – Quality of Life Outreach meeting at Lavilla Restaurant.

• 5:45 p.m. – The Mena First United Methodist Church Kidz will meet.

• 6:00 p.m. – Warriors for Christ will meet at the Southside Church of God. • 6:00 p.m. – Regeneration Youth Ministries “Regenerating this Generation” at Mena Church of God Hwy 88 East.

• 6:15 p.m. – Discovery Kids – Kindergarten Thru 5th Grade; Collide Youth Ministry – 6th Thru 12th Grades; and Adult Bible Study at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church.

• 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Trek and Varsity for Middle and High School students at Grace Bible Church, 1911 Hwy 71 N. Mena.

All Area Middle and High School students are welcome.

• 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479243-0297.

• 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Inquiry classes into the Catholic Faith begins in the Parish Hall of St. Agnes Catholic Church at 203 8th St. No cost or obligation. Call 394-1017.

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Call us to set up a tour.

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Good Luck Polk County Fall Sports!

MENA, Hatfield & Wickes 479-394-2211 www.unionbankofmena.com

Have a winning season!

• Meals and medication assistance • Weekly housekeeping • Transportation • Activity Programs

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1341 Mena Street, Mena www.theoaksatmena.com

T.J.’s Country Store Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Hot Deli Items, Hamburgers, Chicken, Soft Serve Ice Cream, Ice, Milkshakes & Snacks of all kinds

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POLK COUNTY FALL SPORTS PROGRAM: CROSS COUNTRY GIRLS ROSTER JOSEY WEBB KENDRA BRENSON MAKENZIE GOSS HARLY DEARING BREANNA JONES MORGAN FAGAN FAITH HILL BRITTANY WILHITE

September 7, 2016 SCHEDULE 9/13 • All Teams @ Acorn 9/14 • All Teams @ Mansfield 9/27 • All Teams @ Magazine 10/4 • All Teams @ Mena/Acorn 10/10 • Sr. Only @ Idabell 10/22 • Sr. Only @ Lake Hamilton 10/27 • TBA

BOYS ROSTER DYLYN HAYNER MASON STOUT KENNY DENLEY LOGAN FROST

NATHAN CHANEY JOSHUA SWINT TYLER BATES

11/2 • All Teams • Regional @ Acorn 11/12 • Sr. Only • State @ Hot Springs GIRLS ROSTER

LILIANA TRINIDAD • 12 JENNIFER ESQUIVEL • 11 PRICILA MONSIVAIS • 11 SISSY ALARCON • 10 NATALIA ALARCON • 10

GILBERTO CERVANTES • 12 ALEJANDRO GONZALEZ • 12 GERARDO ARIAS • 12 YAIR VALENCIA • 12 JONATHON CASTREGON • 12

BOYS ROSTER

DANIEL ZURIGA • 11 RYLEE STEVENSON • 10 RUBEN TRINIDAD • 9 JOHAN HERNANDEZ • 9 ALEXIS BRITO • 9

KATYA GONZALEZ • 10 CRYSTAL SALGADO • 9 LIZBET DELGADO • 9 BELEN VASQUEZ • 9 ESPERANZA ORTIZ • 9

SCHEDULE ENTERING

MANIEL ESQUIVEL-AMADO • 9 SIXTO AGUILAR • 9 JORDY AGUILAR • 9 MALACHI HARPER • 9

GIRLS ROSTER

MEETS ONE WEEK AT A TIME BOYS ROSTER

CLINT BUCK • 12 ABBIE SMITH • 12 BREANNA SANDERS • 12 DENNIS VIRSCH • 12 FREDRIK GUDIM • 12 EVELYN SMITH • 12 WILL SHANEAR • 11 BREANNA ELLIOT • 10 TRAVEN LANE • 11 AUTUMN HILL • 9 NICK MYERS • 10 KATIE MESKO • 9 JULIANNA KENNEDY • 9 CONNOR HARVEY • 10 ROBERT MCINTYRE • 10 JUSTINA SMITH • 9 JOSEPH LOONEY • 10 ALEX HARPER • 7 CURTIS CURRY • 9 DANIELLE HILL • 7 MATHEW CRAVENS • 8 ASHLEY SMITH • 7 LOGAN MYERS • 8

SCHEDULE 9/13 @ ACORN 9/24 @ MANSFIELD 9/27 @ MAGAZINE 10/1 @ CHILE PEPPER NATIONALS 10/4 @ ACORN/MENA @ MENA 10/10 @IDABEL 10/22 @ LAKE HAMILTON 10/27 @ TBA 11/2 @ NATIONAL MEET @ ACORN 11/12 • STATE MEET

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POLK COUNTY FALL SPORTS PROGRAM • Light & heavy duty • New & used tires

FULL SERVICE GARAGE 109 South 5th Street, Cove

• All major tire brands • 4-wheel alignment • Balancing • Interstate batteries • Welding • Roadside assistance

(Located in the old Cove High School Gym)

MILLER’S PAINT & BODY LLC 870 387 5271

hail dent repair windshield repair and replace collision repair all work guaranteed Free estimates 5594 Hwy 71 S Owners Lonnie and Deanna Miller Cove AR 71937 Over 30 Years Experience

Ryan Ozanich Oz

We believe in you and the 2016 Bearcats!

Love, Luke, Mom, Drey, Nanny & Papa

Matthew Bowser

Play Hard and Give God the Glory!

Love, Mom & Dad

Wishing a great season to the

Ladycats & Bearcats! ~ NaNa & Powelly

515 Janssen, Mena

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POLK COUNTY FALL SPORTS PROGRAM: MENA LADYCAT VOLLEYBALL Addison Smith Reagan Sikes Sealy Thigpen Lexi Brooks Brandie Harrison Ansley Simmons Alicia Barrett Sarah Lynch Madison Maddox Grace Wagner Haley Montgomery Breanna Price Courtney Milam

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SENIOR HIGH ROSTER 12 Jayzlee Bahr 30 11 12 Hattie Hunter 34 11 12 Anna Beth Hunter 43 11 12 Kyntlie Wiles 4 10 12 Ashley Young 11 10 12 Tateli Thacker 14 10 11 Aliyah Ayers 31 10 11 Alex Yang 33 10 11 Hallee Shelton 35 10 Head Coach: Brad Lyle 11 Asst. Coaches: 11 Rhonda Thigpen & Tia Fryer 11 Managers: Hailey Tackett, Delaney 11 Amason & Ashlyn Soliz

SENIOR HIGH VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE DATE 9/8 9/12 9/12 9/13 9/15 9/17 9/20 9/20 9/22 9/26

OPPONENT Mulberry* Hackett* TBA* Mansfield* Lavaca* Charleston** Hackett* TBA* Charleston* Lavaca*

LOCATION Away Away Away Home Away Home Home Home Away Home

TIME 6:00 4:00 6:00 4:00 6:00 TBA 4:00 6:00 6:00 6:00

9/27 9/29 10/4 10/6 10/8 10/10 10/10 10/11 10/11 10/13

Waldron* Booneville* Paris* Jessieville Paris ** Russellville TBA* Mulberry/Pleasent View Mulberry* Mansfield

Away Away Home Home Away Away TBA Home Home Away

6:00 4:00 6:00 6:00 9:00 am 6:00 6:00 4:00 6:00 4:00

*CONFERENCE GAME Lila Chapman Cara Driggers Marissa Grafton Sierra Grimsley Reagan Hansard Ariana Hicks Madi Linch Macy Maddox Molly Schnell Reigha Smith Kaitlyn Titsworth Breanna Aynes Anna Baker

9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 8 8

JUNIOR HIGH ROSTER Madison Blair 8 Brianna Crane 8 Addi Gibbs 8 Haley Hooper 8 Alex Hunter 8 Kyleigh Johnson 8 Ciara Lance 8 Summer Loar 8 Stephanie Lua 8 Andrea Maechler 8 McKenzie Maddox 8 Allie Martin 8 Cylie Moody 8

Marissa Ortiz 8 Morgan Puckett 8 Madison Parnell 8 Erica Settle 8 Lauren Sikes 8 Mercedes Southern 8 Hannah Stockton 8 Emily Wagner 8 Destiny Westbrook 8 Ally Wright 8

September 7, 2016

THE POLK COUNTY PULSE

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We love you and are so very proud of you!

Mom, Keeley, Bobby, Taylor, Papa Ed, Nanny & Papa Jones

Good Luck, Acorn

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and all area schools!

Have a winning season!

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Complete Care for the Entire Family

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Good luck to all Polk County Teams on a winning season!

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ROSTER

NAME

Jeremiah Swint Curtis Curry Dakota Looney Zane Stephans Hunter Waters Hunter Montgomery Austin Johnston Mark Wilson Jayden Castillo Caleb Holmes TJ Kiser Brendon Catlett Jacinto Perez Seth Martin Cason Cannon Austin Kuakahela Tristen Beck Iaza Ingoglia Kade Garrett Isaac Clark Shaun Bass Cody Curry Eli Cook Brock Hemphill Andrew Graves Devin Adams Drew White Logan Fairless Bryce Fairless Eli Henderson London Copeland Shane Brown Jake Short Riley Gilbert Kolbe Smith Cameron Terwilliger

POLK COUNTY FALL SPORTS PROGRAM: JR HIGH FOOTBALL

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September 7, 2016 POLK COUNTY FALL SPORTS PROGRAM: SR HIGH FOOTBALL

# GRADE

44 45 50 4 51 53 6 7 55 8 10 60 14 61 65 67 71 21 76 23 79 80 84 41 42 43 1 2 3 5 54 56 9 57 58 13

9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

NAME

Max Montgomery Liam Hastey Eli Hernandez Taylor Strother Dalton McCourtney Jetzai Hernandez Gavin Hooper Indy Lewis Micah Smith Andrew Davis Jake Wiles Damon Clark Jacob Flemens Austin Shears Sam Efird Chris Bollmeyer Blake Castor Cauy House Dylan White Zac DeHart Mason Brotherton

15 62 16 64 17 19 20 73 22 77 24 26 27 82 29 32 88 33 34 36 40

8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

We are proud of the winners and proud to be a part of the Chamber!

JR High Football HEAD COACH: TRENT WILSON ASSISTANT COACHES: JONATHON BENNETT, TIM HARPER, RYAN LUTTMER, AARON PENNINGTON, & GREG TIBBITT

SCHEDULE DATE 9/8 9/15 9/22 9/29 10/6 10/13 10/20 10-27

OPPONENT Open Waldron Ashdown* Malvern* Bauxite Arkadelphia* Nashville* Ft Lake*

LOCATION TBA Home Home Away Away Home Away Home

TEAMS 7-9 7-9 7-9 8-9 7-9 8-9 8-9 8-9

TIME 5:30 5:30 5:30 5:30 5:30 5:30 5:30 5:30

SCHEDULE DATE 9/9 9/16 9/23 9/30 10/7 10/14 10/21 10/28 11/4

OPPONENT Hot Springs Waldron Ashdown* Malvern Bauxite** Arkadelphia* Nashville* Ft. Lake* Robinson*

LOCATION Home Away Away Home Home Away Home Away Home

TIME 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00

JONATHON BENNETT, KEVIN BLEDSOE, RYAN LUTTMER, AARON PENNINGTION, & TRENT WILSON

DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR: GREG TIBBITT

Jonny Gunn Brock Strother Christian Lua Noah Swall Matthew Bowser

27 35 42 51 77

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*CONFERENCE GAME **HOMECOMING GAME 2642 Hwy. 71 N., Mena, AR 71953 (479) 243-9494 Open Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sat. 8 a.m.-Noon

24/7 Access Facility Leaders in:

Love, Mom, Dad & Flannery

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479-394-7979

400 F Crestwood Circle Mena, AR 71953

• The Wellness & Fitness Industry • Senior Fitness & Wellness • Athletic Sports Training

We sell the best and work on the rest!

Good Luck to all area Fall Sports!

Have a great season!

ROSTER

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GRADE

Taylor Redding 2 12 Anthony Kennedy 3 12 Ryan Ozanich 6 12 Landon Stidman 8 12 Boston Butterfield 11 12 Brennan Ayres 19 12 Elijah Snider 21 12 Abraham Anton-Cameselle 34 12 Matthew Shelley 36 12 Andres Chiriboga 41 12 Conner Hendricks 43 12 Elias N’tidham 46 12 Joohwan Lee 58 12 Kaleb Reeves 61 12 Van Rigby 65 12 Jackson Sullivan 67 12 Trevan Penney 68 12 Donovan Barrett 74 12 Marcos Roggero 80 12 David Odom 85 12 Austin Wagner 88 12 Josh Graves 7 11 Cross Hughes 9 11 Carson Cannon 10 11 Austin Terwilliger 13 11 Ty Cole 15 11 Christian Kieren 20 11 Shawn Young 22 11 Nick Kent 54 11 Nick Phelps 55 11 Isaac Buckley 57 11 Zac Wyatt 82 11 Zion Barnes 1 10 Nick Linch 4 10 Camden Bordersen 5 10 Torrey Voisin 14 10 Devin Belknap 26 10

Kenny Miller - Agent 4772 Hwy. 71 S. Hatfield, AR 71945 KMiller@ShelterInsurance.com ShelterInsurance.com/KennyMiller

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Phone 870-389-6632 Cell 479-243-3056 Toll Free 800-905-4170

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POLK COUNTY FALL SPORTS PROGRAM: MENA CHEER

SENIOR HIGH CHEER

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ROSTER

MARLY JONES - CAPTAIN KELSEY WIGGINS - CO-CAPTAIN NATALIE RENARD JAYZLEE BAHR ALICIA BARRETT CHARITY CAMERON HALEY CASTILLO MACKENZIE MARTIN COURTNEY MILAM HALEY MONTGOMERY BREANNA PRICE TELISSA SMITH SPENCER THRAILKILL RAYCHEL WOODY MARKEL LINDSEY HANNAH MCDONALD ANSLEY SIMMONS - BEARY Head Coach: ANDREA HUGHES

ROSTER FAITH CHANEY - CAPTAIN HALEY HOOPER - CO-CAPTAIN ABBIE ALVAREZ HALEY CALDWELL HANNAH CHILDRESS MACY MADDOX ANGEL RAMIREZ MILIA SIBBETT CHANTAL SIMS SKYLAR SMEDLEY KAITLYN TITSWORTH TORI EVANS MCKENZIE MADDOX MARISSA ORTIZ JUSTICE QUILLIN Head Coach: TRACY GRAY

JUNIOR HIGH CHEER

September 7, 2016 POLK COUNTY FALL SPORTS PROGRAM: MENA BAND

SENIOR HIGH BAND

JUNIOR HIGH BAND

FLUTE: DANIELLE CLEGG CHARITY CAMERON EMILEY SORGE KATLIN LOONEY TYRA DOLLARHYDE ALEXIS PAYNE JOCELYN PARSON MACIE JOHNSON CLARINET: KARLEY CLINE TELISSA SMITH SAMANTHA GORDEN TANISHA JAMES ASHLEY PAYNE TERESA CUDE JENNY LAXAMANA FAITH CHANEY OCTAVIA HOWARD HANNAH CHILDRESS SAXOPHONE: DAVID CHANEY ARIANA KELLEY JIMMY DILBERT JACKSON EFIRD PETE FLOYD HORN: JACKIE MINTON AVANLEA FURR BRYNN HARVEY

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POLK COUNTY FALL SPORTS PROGRAM: TENNIS

September 7, 2016

ROSTER SYDNEY CRAWFORD MARTHA INGRAM BRAXLIE STROTHER FAITH HILL JOSEY WEBB GRACIE HILL SOPHIE JACKSON MORGAN FAGAN HARLY DEARING BRITTANY WILHITE

Head Coach: Keith Willsey ROSTER Haley Castillo 11 Autumn Liles 11 Rachel McCullen 11 Kaylee Rogers 11 Brad Bates 11 Brynn Harvey 11 Robert Johnson 11 Peyton Medlin 10 Payton Tomblin 10 Zeb Wilson 10 Braxton Bahr 9 Eli Cook 9 David Grenier 9 Head Coach: Thomas Powell

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Good Luck, Brennan!

Congratulations and best of wishes to you and all you do in the upcoming future.

Love, Mom & Dad

It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure.

He makes my feet like the feet of a deer; he causes me to stand on the heights.

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POLK COUNTY FALL SPORTS PROGRAM: GOLF

September 7, 2016

BOYS ROSTER ZAC ABBOTT JEB WILBORG ADAM MCDANIEL DYLYN HAYNER LEO JACINTO TYLER BATES

GIRLS ROSTER

HARLY DEARING BROOKE BATES SOPHIE JACKSON GRACIE HILL

Head Coach: Mike Jackson

MYA GILLASPY Head Coach: Brian Richardson

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CAMDEN BRODERSON AUSTIN JOHNSTON Head Coach: Ray Hunter

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Paris Lady Eagles Edge Ladycats in Tiebreaker

Acorn Cross Country Acorn Competes in Golf & Tennis

BY RICK WRIGHT • r.wright@mypulsenews.com

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he Mena Ladycat volleyball team traveled to Paris High School Thursday, September 1st.

The last time the Ladycats and the Lady Eagles faced one another, Mena defeated Paris in the semi-finals of the 2016 Ladycat Classic in a 15-point tiebreaker game. This would be another battle that had to be decided in tiebreaker game.

The Lady Eagles won the first game of the five set battle, 25-19.

Mena answered with a 25-22 victory in game two.

Game three saw Paris defeat Mena 25-16.

The Ladycats battled back to edge the Lady Eagles 2927 in Game four to force a 15-point tiebreaker game.

Paris edged Mena 15-13 in the tiebreaker game to win the match three games to two.

The Ladycats travel to Mulberry to take on Pleasant View Thursday, September 8th with games scheduled to begin at 4 p.m.

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Junior Bearcats Smash DeQueen

BY RICK WRIGHT • r.wright@mypulsenews.com

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he Mena Junior Bearcats crushed the De Queen Junior Leopards 40-6 Thursday, September 1st at Bearcat Stadium.

Chris Bollmeyer jump started Mena with a 45 yard punt return to the De Queen 2-yard line where Andrew Graves ran the ball into the endzone on the next play. A successful two-point conversion put Mena in front 8-0.

De Queen answered moments later with a 65 yard TD run to cut the Bearcat’s lead to 8-6.

With 1:38 to play in the second quarter, the Leopards had the ball at their own 48 yard line, facing second and three. De Queen attempted a pass deep down the middle. However, Curtis Curry picked off the pass and returned the pick to the Leopard 24 yard line to set up the Junior Bearcats for another scoring opportunity.

Mena quarterback Zane Stevens scored touchdowns on runs of two-yards, seven-yards and again two-yards to power the Bearcats to a 26-6 lead at the half.

Stevens threw a nine-yard touchdown pass to Devin Adams in the third quarter to extend the Bearcat’s lead to 32-6.

Mena’s Mason Brotherton owned the Leopards on their next possession, as the Bearcat defensive lineman blew up consecutive plays in the Leopard backfield and forced a fumble that was recoverd by Mena deep in De Queen territory.

Andrew Graves powered into the endzone from the 2-yard line a few plays later.

Max Montgomery ran in the two-point conversion to make the final score Mena 40, De Queen 6.

In Junior Bearcat JV action, the Mena eighth grade Bearcats thumped De Queen 28-0 in the first game of the evening.

On Mena’s first offensive play from scrimmage, quarterback Max Montgomery dropped back and threw a deep pass down the near sideline to Chris Bollmeyer who caught the ball over his shoulder and sprinted to the endzone for a 74 yard touchdown play. Jake Wiles ran in the two-point conversion to put Mena on top 8-0.

Moments later, De Queen threw a pass over the middle. Jake Wiles intercepted the pass and rumbled 34 yards for another Bearcat touchdown to lift Mena to a 14-0 ncer: advantage.

In the second quarter, Montgomery handed off to Wiles who broke a tackle in the backfield, reversed field and sprinted 77 yards for a touchdown. Montgomery completed a pass to Blake Castor for the two-point conversion to extend Mena’s lead to 22-0. to get Finally, Montgomery completed a five-yard touchdown pass to Castor to make the final score Mena 28, De Queen 0.

The Mena Junior Bearcats have an open date September 8th before hosting the Waldron Junior Bulldogs at 5:30 Thursday, September 15th.

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NOTICE OF ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION IN OUACHITA RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT OF POLK COUNTY, ARKANSAS In accordance with the requirements of Ark. Code Ann. §6-14-109, notice is hereby given that the annual school election in the above named school district will be held on September 20, 2016, for the following purposes: To elect 3 members to the Board of Directors for a term of 5 years; To submit the question of voting a total school tax rate (state and local) of 31.3 mills on the dollar of the assessed value of taxable property located in this School District.

The proposed tax includes the uniform rate of tax (the “Statewide Uniform Rate”) to be collected on all taxable property in the State and remitted to the State Treasurer pursuant to Amendment No. 74 to the Arkansas Constitution to be used solely for maintenance and operation of schools in the State. As provided in Amendment No. 74, the Statewide Uniform Rate replaces a portion of the existing rate of tax levied by this School District and available for maintenance and operation of schools in this District. The total proposed school tax levy of 31.3 mills includes 25.0 mills specifically voted for general maintenance and operation and 6.3 mills for debt service previously voted as a continuing levy pledged for the retirement of existing bonded indebtedness. The surplus revenues produced each year by debt service millage may be used by the District for other school purposes.

The total proposed school tax levy of 31.3 mills represents the same rate presently being collected.

The school has chosen to hold their election with Absentee and Early Voting only. No polls will be open on Election Day. The School has no candidates with opposition and there will be no change in millage. Absentee and Early Voting will be held in the Polk County Courthouse, Polk County Clerk’s Office, 507 Church Avenue, Mena, Arkansas beginning Tuesday, September 13, 2016 through Friday, September 16, 2016, and Monday, September 19, 2016, during the hours of 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF OUACHITA RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT OF POLK COUNTY, ARKANSAS By

Gene Monk Secretary

NOTICE OF POLLING SITES FOR ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION IN OUACHITA RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT OF POLK COUNTY, ARKANSAS In accordance with the requirements of Ark. Code Ann. §6-14-106, notice is hereby given that: The school has chosen to hold their election with Absentee and Early Voting only. No polls will be open on Election Day. The School has no candidates with opposition and there will be no change in millage. Absentee and Early Voting will be held in the Polk County Courthouse, Polk County Clerk’s Office, 507 Church Avenue, Mena, Arkansas beginning Tuesday, September 13, 2016 through Friday, September 16, 2016, and Monday, September 19, 2016, during the hours of 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF OUACHITA RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT OF POLK COUNTY, ARKANSAS Gene Monk Secretary of the Board

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Bearcats Suffer Loss at DeQueen

BY RICK WRIGHT • r.wright@mypulsenews.com

MENA PUBLIC SCHOOL’S MENUS NOT AVAILBALE AT PRESS TIME ACORN SCHOOL’S BREAKFAST MONDAY 9/12 Cereal variety, toast, french toast sticks, yogurt, apricots, juice, milk TUESDAY 9/13 Cereal variety, toast, cheese omelet, yogurt, oranges, juice, milk WEDNESDAY 9/14 Cereal variety, toast, waffle with syrup, yogurt, diced peaches,juice, milk THURSDAY 9/15 Cereal variety, toast, pancakes with syrup, sausage link, diced peaches, juice, milk FRIDAY 9/16 Cereal variety, toast, bagel & cream cheese, sausage link, raisins, bananas, juice, milk ACORN SCHOOL’S LUNCH MONDAY 9/12 Country fried steak, chicken tenders, pizza, green beans, mashed potatoes, wheat roll, apple slices or juice, salad bar TUESDAY 9/13 Oven roasted chicken, brown rice, beefy macaroni, pizza, crinkle carrots, fresh apple slices, juice, salad bar WEDNESDAY 9/14 Chicken enchilada, beef taco, pizza, cilantro lime rice, charro beans, mixed fruit, juice, salad bar THURSDAY 9/15 Meatloaf, lemon pepper chicken, mashed potatoes, pizza, green beans, wheat roll, oranges or juice, salad bar FRIDAY 9/16 Pizza, spaghetti, chicken alfredo, breadstick, green beans, sliced pears, juice, salad bar COSSATOT RIVER SCHOOL’S BREAKFAST MONDAY 9/12 Breakfast bites, orange wedges, apple juice, milk TUESDAY 9/13 Biscuit with sausage, applesauce, juice, milk WEDNESDAY 9/14 Cereal, banana orange juice, milk THURSDAY 9/15 Breakfast bagel, apple wedges, juice, milk FRIDAY 9/16 Super donut, raisels, apple juice, milk COSSATOT RIVER SCHOOL’S LUNCH MONDAY 9/12 Chicken crispito, cheese stick, tossed salad w/ dressing, peaches, cupcake, milk TUESDAY 9/13 Country friend steak mashed potatoes, gravy, steamed vegetables, roll, pears, milk WEDNESDAY 9/14 Soft taco, lettice, tomato, cheese, salsa, pinto beans, fruit, cocktail, milk THURSDAY 9/15 Chicken strips, macaroni & cheese, tossed salad w/ dressing, roll, mandarin oranges, milk FRIDAY 9/16 Hot ham & cheese sandwich, potato wedges, ranch beens, strawberries & bananas, milk

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he Bearcats led all but the final 6:26 Friday night at De Queen as the Leopards came from behind to win the season opener 25-21.

Mena won the toss and elected to take the ball to open the second half.

The Bearcat kickoff went out of bounds, setting De Queen up at their own 30 yard line.

Senior Bearcat Ryan Ozanich ended the Leopards first series with a big hit, forcing De Qeen to turn the ball over on downs.

Mena drove the ball 63 yards in seven plays to score the game’s first points on a five yard touchdown run by junior, Justin Dean who scored at the 7:00 minute mark in the first quarter. Mena missed the extra point to leave the score 6-0.

De Queen’s next possesion ended in a punt that rolled to the Mena 14 yard line.

The Bearcats fumbled on the next play and the Leopards recovered the ball at the Bearcat eight yard line. On first down and goal the Leopards fumbled the ball back to Mena at their own two. Three plays later, facing a third and nine-yards to go, the Leopards picked off a Mena pass and returned the ball 15 yards for a De Queen touchdown. The Leopards extra point went wide left, leaving the score tied at 6-6 with 3:59 left in the opening quarter.

Junior Cross Hughes put Mena back in business by returning the Leopards kickoff to the Mena 45 yard line.

Junior quarterback Carson Cannon completed a pass to Dean for a five yard gain, then kept the ball two plays later gaining 17 yards to the Leopard 13 yard line. With 16 seconds left in the quarter, Dean took a handoff coming around the near side and powered his way into the endzone from nine yards out for a Mena touchdown. Dean carried the ball across the goal line on the 2-point conversion to put Mena on top 14-6.

The Leopards engineered a nine play, 70 yard drive on their next possession, scoring on an 11 yard touchdown run with 8:58 to play in the first half. The 2-point conversion failed, leaving the score 14-12.

De Queen put together a 65 yard drive early in the third quarter, utilizing their power/ball control running attack. However, on second and eight, inside the Mena 10 yard line, Justin Dean picked off a Leopard pass on the one yard line.

On third down and five yards to go on Mena’s next possession, Cannon threw a short pass in the flat to junior wide receiver Cross Hughes, who spun out of trouble at the line of scrimmage and raced 74 yards to the De Queen 20 yard line. Three plays later, facing second and 16 yards to go, Cannon rolled to the near side of the field and threw a pass into the endzone where Ozanich made a leaping grab, over the De Queen defenders, for a Bearcat touchdown with 4:05 to go in the quarter. Camden Bordersen booted the extra point through the uprights to extend Mena’s lead to 21-12.

The Leopards drove 68 yards in eight plays to score on a 13 yard running play as the third quarter horn sounded. Dean batted down the 2-point conversion pass to leave the score at Mena 21, De Queen 18.

Dean ran the Leopard kickoff all the way back to the De Queen 25 yard line, giving Mena a short field. However, the Bearcats failed to take advantage of the field position and turned the ball over on downs.

Moments later, De Queen completed a long pass to the Mena 36 yard line. The Leopards continued to use their power running attack, advancing the ball to the Mena nine yard line where they scored on a 10 yard touchdown run up the middle. With the extra point the Leopards took their first lead of the game with 6:26 to play up 25-21.

The Bearcats began their final possession at their own 45 yard line. Ozanich gained three yards on first down, Cannon added three yards on second down and threw an incomplete pass on third down to bring up a fourth and four yards to go. The Bearcats lined up in a short punt formation with Dean taking the snap. The Bearcats attempted to run the ball around the right side, however, a Leopard defender broke through and dropped Dean in the backfield, turning the ball over to De Queen.

The Leopards held the ball for the final 2:44 of the contest, to set the final score at De Queen 25, Mena 21.

Mena generated 300 yards of total offense, 160 yards rushing on 38 attempts and 140 yards passing completing eight of 13 attempts. The Bearcats earned 11 first downs on 51 offensive plays and held the ball 23:11 minutes.

De Queen generated 311 yards of total offense, 123 yards rushing on 40 attempts and 123 yards passing completing seven of 13 attempts. The Leopards earned 18 first downs on 53 offensive plays and held the ball 24:49 minutes.

The Bearcats host Hot Springs Friday at Bearcat Stadium with the kickoff set for 7 p.m.

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Cove Supply - Farm Supply You Can Count On

BY LEANN DILBECK • editor@mypulsenews.com ove Supply, located on the corner of Highway 71 South and Highway 4 in Cove, has been serving the people of this community and the surrounding area for over seven years. The store is owned by Terry Scott and managed by Edwin McIntyre.

“This is a good place to be,” said McIntyre. “I was born and raised here and fortunate to be able to have a good job in a place that I love, so it works out pretty well.” McIntyre and his staff know just about everyone that walks in their doors, though there are several new faces in the area.

“I’ve been in retail pretty much my whole life,” said McIntyre. “I enjoy it.”

“Terry and his family have been wonderful to me,” said McIntyre. “Because of him, I’ve had the opportunity to work two miles from home at a great job and get to be around people that I’ve known all my life. It just fits with what I like to do. He has sure done a good thing for me. I don’t have to go off to make a living. I get to be here with my family and that says a lot.”

Cove Supply carries a full line of feed through Shawnee Feed, Oakley Feed and a couple more brands coming soon. They carry feed for just about all animals, including horses, cattle, goats, sheep, rabbits, chickens, pond fish, dogs and you name it. If they don’t have what the customer needs, McIntyre can get it through his many feed dealers.

They can order custom lumber and just about any type of hardware. “We sell hardware, lumber, doors and windows. A lot of building supplies, electrical motors and they have a good supply of PVC, gas and water line fittings” said McIntyre. “We cut and thread pipe. We are just about the only one’s around that cut and thread pipe that I’m aware of,” said McIntyre.

Cove Supply also sells a small amount of fishing supplies, including live bait, minnows and worms.

McIntyre has been the manager at Cove Supply for a little over four years, this past May. The store has four employees. “We have a pretty good crew,” said McIntyre.

“Some of them are new, Cathy has been here even before this was Cove Supply, so she’s been here seven plus years.”

Cove Supply is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Cove Supply also rents the storage units behind the store by calling 870-387-2125.

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Jack Peebles - Leading Polk County’s Finest

BY RICK WRIGHT • r.wright@mypulsenews.com

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ith the early retirement of Polk County Sheriff Mike Godfrey, who is taking a position in the Arkansas Sheriff’s Association, Jack Peebles, of Cove, was recently selected to finish Godfrey’s term of office before Sheriff-Elect Scott Sawyer takes over.

Sheriff Peebles has been married to his wife Aleta for 30 years and they have six children, 13 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. He has an extensive background in law enforcement, is an army veteran, and has worked for the Polk County Sheriff’s Department for many years.

“My law enforcement background began after I retired,” said Peebles. “I was 53 years old when I retired. I came to Polk County because my wife was born and raised here. She brought me up and introduced me to my new in-laws and I loved it up here. We bought a place, built a home, and stayed. That was about 1989.”

“Around 1992, I asked Sheriff Mike Oglesby if I could be a reserve deputy,” said Peebles. “He looked at me kind of strange like and said he’d let me know. I knew his brother Steve; we were good friends. So after Mike talked with Steve, he called me and said, ‘yes, you can be a reserve’ or what they called them back then, an auxiliary deputy. I went to work and helped with their Drug Task Force at that time. About six months after I went to work for them, Mike asked me if I’d like to be full time. I said, ‘Mike, I’m 53 years old. I can’t run, dodge, and jump like I used to,’” laughed Peebles. “Mike said come on so I went and talked with my wife and she finally agreed to that, so I went to work for Mike full time in about 1993.”

Peebles was the oldest guy in the Academy, he says. After the Academy, he worked as a road deputy on the night shift with Buck Bailey. “I worked as a court bailiff for Judge Gale Ford,” said Peebles. “I still handled court on certain days for Judge Ford, he was a good judge and it was a good experience working for him. When Tommy Hubbard retired, Mike asked me if I’d be his Chief Deputy. I worked in that capacity until I actually retired.”

“I like serving the public,” said Peebles. “It’s interesting. You get to know a lot of people. The biggest thing was that I get to try to help them more than do anything else.” Helping people is the side of law enforcement that most people miss, law enforcement is here primarily to help. “I tried to help the good and the bad,” said Peebles.

After that, Peebles stayed on as a reserve deputy. “I worked embezzlement cases and cases like that. When Andy Riner got into office as the prosecutor, he asked me if I’d go to work for him as an investigator. I worked for him for over a year.”

Peebles finally told Riner that he had done about all he could do for him. “I don’t see anything coming up that’s bad,” said Peebles. “I think I worked as many as six cases for him that were bad cases. So I went back as a reserve deputy and worked until Mike Oglesby got appointed as U.S. Marshal. I came in as an appointed sheriff to fill out his term. I enjoyed that because I was pretty well up to date on what all was going on in the department. Godfrey was the Chief Deputy at that time. And of course he was elected as sheriff. We worked really good together. I knew Godfrey when he first showed up over here, and he couldn’t wait to get into the sheriff’s office. He is a good man.”

“Oglesby was probably one of the best men I’ve ever worked for,” said Peebles. “Mike Godfrey and I had a good relationship, so he took me back on as a reserve deputy, then I got a call from the Mayor at Grannis asking me to take over, like an interim Police Chief and help train our new guy who wanted to be chief. I helped him get the department up to date, and showed him how to do a lot of things that he had to do as an administrator.”

About that time Mike Godfrey took over and Peebles went back into the reserves. “Mike came down and told me he was going to retire at the end of this term. He said Scott’s running for sheriff. When Scott got elected and Mike started preparing for his future, the job as assistant director of the Arkansas Sheriff’s Association, and asked me if I’d fill out his term. I told him I’d be glad too. The Quorum Court voted to except me, so I came in as the Interim Sheriff for the rest of this term.”

“Scott’s a good guy and he’s Chief Deputy and I’m going to help him get through this thing,” said Peebles. “I Manufacturer know a lot of things he will need to do administratively to get everything smoothed out before he takes office. of Quality CNC Parts I told Scott, ‘I’ll do anything I can to make this transition smooth for you.’ Scott and I went to work in law en479.394.4248 forcement about the same time. He went to work for Grannis. We have five or six deputies here that went to 104 Port Arthur Avenue work through Grannis and a lot that’s come and gone, come through Grannis. They hire good people, get them trained up.”

Mena, AR 71953-3344 “I just love it here at the Sheriff’s Department, and probably right now, with all the officers he’s got right now, it’s probably the best I’ve seen as far as mixed personalities and traits and they work real good together,” said Peebles. “I just love these guys.”

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Mint Weed Can Kill Livestock

CONTRIBUTED BY CARLA VAUGHT

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erilla mint is an annual plant in the mint family that is toxic to livestock. This weed is very common in Arkansas pastures. Tennessee extension says that Perilla mint kills more livestock in TN than any other plant. Although cattle, horses and other livestock usually will not eat perilla mint if other forages are available, the chances of consumption increase if this plant is baled in hay or harvested in green chop or other similar forages. It also becomes more dangerous in late summer and fall when other forages may be declining in availability, especially in overgrazed pastures. Most often perilla mint occurs in shaded areas of pastures and along forested edges, rather than in full sunlight. According to “Poisonous Plants of the Southeastern United States,” seeds of perilla mint are often found in stomachs of deceased animals.

This weed is an erect herb with distinctive green or purplish-green leaves with toothed margins. These plants emit a distinctive peppery-minty odor, especially when mature or crushed. This plant is extremely toxic to all kinds of cattle, sheep, and horses. The leaves are arranged oppositely along the stem, green in color, most often with a distinct purple tinge. Individual leaves are oval-shaped, coming to a pointed tip, approximately 2 to 5 inches long, 1 1/2 to 4 inches wide. Leaves occur on petioles, have distinctly toothed margins and emit a peppery-minty odor when crushed.

Stems are erect, from 1/2 to 2 feet in height, square or 4-sided, usually some degree of purple in color. Flowers occur in terminal clusters giving the mature plant a ‘bottle-brush’ appearance. Individual flowers are small, white to whitish-purple in color, hairy, with an upper lip that is 3-toothed and a lower lip that is 2-toothed. The plant can be positively identified by the distinctive minty odor and oval, and green to purple leaves with toothed margins. It can appear similar to some of the nettles and false nettles, but these lack the minty odor and purple coloration.

To avoid toxicity problems, avoid harvesting forages in areas contaminated with perilla mint. Mow perilla mint plants before seeds are produced to avoid livestock grazing and prevent weed population growth. Mowing has limited effectiveness because clipped plants are able to resprout and still produce seed, and mowing when seed has set can spread it to new areas.

Several of the broadleaf pasture herbicides, such as Weedmaster, Grazon P+D, 2,4-D, Banvel, Remedy, Crossbow, etc. should provide excellent control if applied timely and at the correct rate. If you are using PastureGard for control of other broadleaf weeds such as Sericea lespedeza, it is not effective on Perilla mint by itself, but if you add 2,4-D at 1 – 2 pints (16 - 32 oz.) per acre, you should get good control. Best time for control is April thru June before plants begin to set seed. Use lower rates April thru June before flowering, and higher rates July thru October after flowering and seed set has begun.

If you need help identifying perilla mint or would like to discuss control options, contact Carla at the County Extension Office at 211 DeQueen Street in Mena or call or email cvaught@uaex.edu Phone number is 479-394-6018.

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POLK COUNTY BIRTHS AT MENA REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM

Getz Celebrates 50 Years of Marriage

Ashley and Jacob Stipe, of Mena, are the proud parents of a baby boy, born on August 26th.

Kayla and Leonel Arce, of Mena, are the proud parents of a baby girl, born on August 26th.

Jessica Justice, of Mena, is the proud mother of a baby girl, born on August 29th.

Amanda Stanley and Daryl Castillo, of Hatfield, are the proud parents of a baby boy, born on August 29th.

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Bids will be received by the Polk County Developmental Center until 11:00 am, September 16, 2016 at the PCDC Administrative office at 201 S. Morrow, Mena, Arkansas.

Contact Dewey Lance, Maintenance Supervisor at 394-2671 for a review meeting and bid specifications.

The Polk County Developmental Center, Inc. reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

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The following information was received from Polk County law enforcement agencies. The charges against those arrested are allegations and the cases are still pending in the courts. Individuals charged and whose names appear in this column may submit documentation to us at a later date that the charges have been dismissed or that they have been found innocent and we will include that information in this space in a timely manner.

Mena Police Department August 28, 2016 A local woman reported that she is being harassed by her former father-in-law. Case pending.

Shawn A. Long, 39, of Mena was charged with driving on a suspended driver’s license.

August 29, 2016 Kyle Williams, 21, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding warrant.

Report was made of a bus being vandalized. Case is pending.

August 30, 2016 Pat Sand-Barber, 35, of Mena was arrested on two outstanding warrants.

Crael Rode, 44, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding failure to appear warrant.

Eric Thacker, 28, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding warrant.

August 31, 2016 A Mena woman reported that she is being harassed by a former boyfriend. Case is pending.

Report was taken of a verbal altercation between a Mena man and woman. No charges were filed.

September 1, 2016 Jason Kirkendoll, 39, of Mena was charged with possession of a schedule VI controlled substance and possession of an instrument of crime.

September 2, 2016 A local woman reported that someone had stolen her wallet from her car. Case is pending.

Report was made of a woman shoplifting

from a local retail store. Case has been sent to the prosecutor for review.

September 3, 2016 Ernest Allen Pennell, 40, of Mena was arrested on an outstanding warrant from LeFlore County, Oklahoma.

Kyle Williams, 21, of Mena was arrested and charged with felony possession of cocaine or methamphetamine and felony possession of drug paraphernalia.

Polk County Sheriff’s Department August 29, 2016 Report from a business on Highway 71 South near Mena of the theft of a vehicle, valued at $3,000.00. Investigation continues.

Traffic stop on Highway 375 West near Mena led to the arrest of Gage D. Lambert, 25, of Mena, on Charges of DWI and Careless/Prohibited Driving. Also arrested was Taylor R. Gabriel, 22, of Mena, on Charges of DWI and Careless/Prohibited Driving.

Report of a disturbance at a facility on Morrow Street in Mena led to the arrest of Donita M. Smith, 47, of Hatfield, on a Charge of Disorderly Conduct.

August 30, 2016 Arrested was Jason T. Hoyle, 46, of Cove, on a Body Attachment Warrant.

Report from a Wickes woman of being threatened and harassed by an acquaintance.

Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Report from complainant on Polk 42 near Potter of an unauthorized person on their property. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

Report from complainant on Polk 24 near Cove of vandalism to vehicles. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

August 31, 2016 Request for assistance in serving a Federal Criminal Warrant on Bernardo Jaramillo, 51, of Wickes.

Report from complainant on East Depot Street in Cove of suspicious behavior regard-

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September 1, 2016 Report from Polk County Detention Center of vandalism to jail property led to a Citation for Criminal Mischief 2nd Degree being issued to Lana V. Guinn, 29, of Mena.

Traffic stop on Polk 141 near Cove led to Citations for No License Plate and No Liability Insurance being issued to Neisha Wikel, 23, of Cove.

Report of a vehicle washed into a creek in Vandervoort. Deputies and Fire Department Personnel responded.

Request for a welfare check on Trailers Inn Lane in Cove.

September 2, 2016 Report from complainant on Highway 71 South near Mena of the theft of $600.00 cash.

Investigation continues.

Report from a Grannis woman of the theft of electronics led to a Juvenile Citation for Theft by Receiving being issued to a 17-yearold male. The juvenile was released to the custody of a parent/guardian.

Report from a Mena man of being threatened by acquaintances. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

September 3, 2016 Report from Polk County Detention Center of contraband in the facility led to the arrest of Kyle D. Williams, 21, of Mena, on a Charge of Furnishing Prohibited Articles.

Request from a Hatfield man of assistance in retrieving personal property. Deputy advised matter was a civil issue.

Arrested was Cheyenne N. Smith, 22, of Cove, on a Tarrant County, Texas Warrant.

September 4, 2016 Report of a disturbance on Trailwood Lane near Mena. Deputies responded. Information has been provided to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further consideration.

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

Polk County Detention Center Jail Population: 24 Incarcerated Inmates, with 1 Inmate currently on the Waiting List for a State Facility.

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INVITATION FOR BIDS The Housing Authority of the County of Polk, Arkansas, hereinafter called the “Public Housing Agency”, or PHA, will receive bids for reroofing of approximately 23 buildings, (48 apartments), until 2:00 PM on Thursday, September 22, 2016, at the office of the PHA located at 509 South Morrow St., Mena, Arkansas, 71953, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Any bid received after the closing time will be returned unopened.

Copies of bidding documents may be obtained from the Architects Office by depositing $100.00 for each set of bid documents up to a maximum of two sets. Such deposit will be refunded to each person who submits a bona-fide bid and returns the bidding documents complete and in good condition within seven (7) days after the bid opening.

Additional sets for Prime Bidders and all documents for nonprime bidders such as material suppliers and subcontractors may be purchased at their own expense by sending their check for $50.00 to the Architects office at the address below.

For viewing prior to making plan deposit, Bidding Documents may be examined at McGraw-Hill Construction- Dodge Plan Room, 3315 Central Ave, Hot Springs, Arkansas 71913, (501) 851-1438, and at the following additional places: Jim McKenzie, Architect, PA 106 Ashbrook Ln Russellville, Arkansas, 72802 (479) 968 5481 Housing Authority of the County of Polk 509 South Morrow Street Mena Arkansas 71953 (479) 394 1565 Burris Reprographics, Inc. 113 South Arkansas Avenue Russellville, AR 72801 479 968 4888

date and time of bid opening. Bidders must conform to the requirements of the Arkansas State Licensing Law for General Contractors and are required to have a current Arkansas DOCUMENT 00001 - INVITATION FOR BIDS Housing Authority of the County of Polk, Arkansas, 2016 Page 2 of 2 Contractor’s License in accordance with current Arkansas State Statute 71-701 et seq.

There will be a mandatory “Pre-Bid Conference and walk through” prior to Bid Date, at 10:00 AM, on – Thursday, September 15, 2016. Bids received from contractors not attending the Pre-Bid Conference and Walkthrough will be returned unopened.

Each bid submitted must contain the following items.

1. Bid Form included in the Project Manual, with all blanks filled in, signed by bidder 2. A cashiers check, certified check, or acceptable bidders bond payable to the Owner in an amount not less than 5% of the largest possible total for the bid submitted must accompany each bid as a guarantee that, if awarded the contract, the bidder will promptly enter into a contract and execute such bonds and insurance as may be required.

3. A fully executed Non-Collusive Affidavit as included in the Project Manual 4. A fully executed Previous Participation Certification, HUD2530 included in the Project Manual 5. A fully executed Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Bidders, HUD- 5369-A included in the Project Manual, including: A. Bidders Section 3 Clause Certification B. Certification of Bidder regarding Section 3 and Segregated Facilities C. Certification of Prime Bidder regarding Equal Employment Opportunity D. Certification of Prime Bidder regarding Non-segregated Facilities E. Contractors Certification regarding Labor Standards and Prevailing Wage Rate Requirements.

Prime bidder’s returning documents prior to the bid date and/ or not submitting a bona-fide bid, shall forfeit their deposit unless documents are returned seven (7) calendar days before opening of bids, with notification in writing that a bid will not be submitted. Prime bidders who have not returned the documents by the seventh day after bid date shall forfeit their deposit.

The successful bidder shall be required to furnish an Arkansas Statutory Performance and Payment Bond or Bonds in the amount of 100 percent of the Contract Bid for contracts that exceed $25,000.

The attention of each bidder is called to the requirements as to conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates (included in this Project Manual) to be paid under the contract. Participation of small, minority and women owned enterprises is encouraged.

No Bidder may withdraw his bid within sixty (60) days after the actual date of the bid opening.

All bids must be submitted on forms furnished by the PHA as bound in the Project Manual, submitted in duplicate and submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked to show the name and address of the bidder, contract job number, and

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