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City of Mena Designates March 29th As VIETNAM WAR VETERANS DAY (MENA) --- Mena Mayor Seth Smith signed a proclamation on Monday, March 25th, designating March 29th as National Vietnam Veterans Day in the City of Mena. This holiday will be observed annually on March 29th. In a ceremony attended by various veterans from the area, including representatives from the Polk County Veterans Honor Guard; the Mayor noted that the American Legion Post 18 of Mena, will place American flags on Mena Street to honor Vietnam Veterans and to also promote American Patriotism. President Donald J. Trump signed the Vietnam War Veteran Recognition Act, into law on March 28, 2017, designating March 29th of each year as the National
BY SAM JORDAN, NEWS EDITOR
Vietnam War Veterans Day. The State of Arkansas appropriately designated the day, on March 29, 2018. Mayor Smith added that, “the City of Mena, are proud and honored to hereby proclaim this Friday, March 29th, as “Vietnam Veterans Day” and we would like to say “Welcome Home” to these honorable men and women who served in the Army, Navy, Marines and Air Force, during this war to protect our freedom and the sacrifices they and their families have made for us and our great nation.” Smith concluded that if you know a Veteran , man or woman; regardless of their age, please tell them “Thank You for your service… Welcome Home!”
Green Murder Trial Set Ouachita River School For August Court Dates District Board Meeting (MENA) – Polk County Circuit Judge Jerry Ryan heard the arraignment of Adam Matthew Green, 27, of Mena, in regards to the alleged murder of Calvin “CJ” Goforth Jr. of Mena, on March 9th. Goforth was found dead in his vehicle, as a result of a gunshot, on a road East of Mena, during the early morning hours by a passerby. Authorities searched the area and worked clues until they were notified by law enforcement officials in Broken Bow, Oklahoma of their arrest of Green, at an area motel. Polk County Sheriff Scott Sawyer said that Green is accused of First Degree Murder, Felony Theft and Illegal Gun Possession, according to the charges filed last week. Green pleaded innocent to each of the charges and awaits an August 12th pre trial hearing and a
court date slated for August 25th. However, those dates may get pushed backed due to the nature of the case. Until then, Green sits in the Polk County Detention Facility on a $1 million bond.
(ODEN) The Ouachita River School Board met on Monday, March 25th and discussed various items of importance. One of which was to consolidate the district’s Activity Checking Account and the Operating Account that are both with the Union Bank. The merging of both accounts into one account was unanimously approved by a vote of 6-0. After a near thirty minute Executive Session, the board returned to handle a few personnel items. The first was to accept the resignation of Sherri Powell, as the Acorn Campus – Yearbook Sponsor, effective at the end of the current school year. Superintendent Jerry Strasner then presented the opportunity of rehiring all licensed staff of the district for the
2019 – 2020 school year and also the 2019 – 2020 Licensed Salary Schedule with Stipends and Indexes. Both measures passed unanimously as well. Kathy Medford gave a presentation on the Federal Grants Management Procedures Manual, with the board approving the manual. The board also approved the bid from Appetgy, for the 2019 – 2020 district website, mobile app and Alert System. Superintendent Strasner updated the board on three current bills that cold negatively affect public education, and also reported that the district enrollment was currently at 735 students.