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There will be an HSO Monthly Meeting tonight 02/16 at 5 p.m. The meeting will take place at La Villa Mexican Restaurant in the Banquet Room. Below is the meeting agenda for this month and the minutes from last month. For more information you can contact Cheryl Murphy @ Mailing: PO Box 845, Mena, Arkansas, 71953 Shelter Location: 368 Polk 50 (south of Mena) Shelter Phone: 479-394-5682, Call or Text Me: 479-234-0992 WEB: www.hsomena.org EMAIL: info@hsomena.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hsomena/

Access Medical Urgent Care, located at 1805 US-71 South, Mena, AR 71953, is the Mena/Polk County area’s newest urgent care facility. The clinic opened on January 18, 2023. Currently, Access Medical Urgent Care has a staff of seven employees, all managed by Renate Nelson. Access Medical has been serving the state of Arkansas for many years and just in recent years, has expanded to Oklahoma, North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, and Indiana. The first Access Medical urgent care clinic was opened in Northwest Arkansas to fill the need of a rural area their owner/operator was from. After opening his first clinic he realized the need for urgent care clinics in rural areas, and ultimately across rural America. Access Medical Urgent Care is not only a well-established Urgent Care business, but also has strong ties in family practice and strives to provide special care for their patients. They have experienced physicians and nurses to provide exceptional care for their patients and look forward to serving this area. Access Medical Urgent Care is open seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. They accept walk-ins anytime during business hours and are also able to schedule appointments. They accept Medicare, Medicaid, and most commercial insurances. If you need to schedule an appointment you can go to their website at: www.myaccessmedicalclinic.com/mena, or call them at (479) 385-2826. They also can be found on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/accessmedicalclinic/

Do you have room in your heart and home for one of our shelter pets? Meet Jax! Hi! My name is Jax. I am a handsome purebred black and white boxer. I am leash and crate trained, know my basic commands, and am good with kids and other dogs. I am hoping to find my fur-ever family! Please come meet me in person, or you can also call the shelter at 479-394-5682 to find out more about me.

Do you have room in your heart and home for one of our shelter pets? Meet Boots! Hi! I am Boots, I'm a dashing Tuxedo with four white paws and glowing golden eyes! I love to cuddle and I'm just excellent as a lap-warmer. I am a big boy so I do an excellent job of keeping you warm. I'm almost 2 years old and I've spent my whole life inside along with another cat. Please come meet me to see if it is love at first sight. Breed and age are determined based on observable physical traits. Actual lineage and birth date are rarely known. Adoption Fees: -$60 for cats -$60 for dogs over 6 years -$80 for dogs 6 months old to 6 years -$100 for puppies up to 6 months Come visit our pets Tuesday-Saturday 10am-2pm. Visi hsomena.org and facebook.com/hsomena Humane Society of the Ouachitas Tues. through Sat. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 368 Polk 50 Mena, AR 71953 (479) 394-5682 www.hsomena.org

DLR Offroad and Offroad Rentals is located at 1142 Highway 71 South, Suite E, in Mena, Arkansas, and is owned and operated by Daniel and Naomi Ryals. DLR Offroad and Offroad Rentals is a UTV and ATV repair shop, and they also rent offroad UTVs. They have been in business for three years in the Mena/Polk County area and currently employ two individuals plus Daniel, who does the repairs and Naomi, who is the manager of the business aspect of the company. Daniel got started in the ATV/UTV repair business after attending four years of college in Orlando and then having over ten years of experience in the field. With this experience they have brought a wonderful addition to the Mena/Polk County area. Their business has become known for offering services to farmers, the state and local forestry services, surrounding schools, and local individuals to keep their ATVs working properly and on the trails, for both work and play. Daniel and Naomi would like for the residents of Polk County to know they care about their customers’ needs and will provide the best services they can for their customers. They also rent excellent ATVs in exceptional condition. Daniel and Naomi take great pride in their business and so do their employees. Their rentals are always clean and reliable and their repair jobs are done in a timely manner and are affordable for the residents of Polk County. If you are interested in contacting DLR Offroad and Offroad Rentals, they can be reached at: (479) 385-5041 or found on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/DLROffroad/

Jarrod Yarnell, CEO for Union Bankshares Inc., has announced the addition of Mena native LeAnn Dilbeck as Senior Vice-President for Marketing and Engagement. Union Bankshares serves as the holding company for Union Bank of Mena, which is under the leadership of President Kevin Williams, with branches in Hatfield and Wickes, as well as First National Bank at Paris with branches in Waldron, Booneville, Caulksville, Ozark and Clarksville. Dilbeck is a graduate of Henderson State University with a degree in marketing and a minor in communications. Her 25 plus year career actually started at Union Bank and she is thankful that her career path has brought her full circle. “The banking industry has been ever-changing but Union Bank has always stayed true to its roots and that’s what I think sets community banks apart. It’s local people making local decisions for local markets. Union Bank is a major and integral part of this community’s history and the same can be said of all the other branches in their respective communities. The commitment to its customers is unparalleled. It’s in the bank’s DNA,” joked Dilbeck, “it’s who we are.” Dilbeck is a board member of CASA of the Ouachita Region (Court Appointed Special Advocates), has served numerous terms on the Mena Polk County Chamber of Commerce, serving as president in 2022, a member of the Arkansas Regional Coalition of the Ouachitas, and The Crossing. Her past community involvement includes serving on the Mena Depot Commission, Mena Lioness Club, consulting for the Mena Advertising/Promotion Commission, Mena Regional Health System Foundation, and Arkansas Community Colleges (ACC). She was honored as the B.P.O.E 2007 Citizen of the Year, 2006 AHA Diamond Award, 2015 RMCC/ACC Alumnus of the Year, and is a 2019 graduate of the ACC Leadership Institute. She was most recently the Vice-Chancellor for External Affairs at the University of Arkansas Rich Mountain. She and her husband, David, previously owned and operated The Polk County Pulse before selling to Bunyard Media Group in 2015. “It’s been a privilege to have represented a variety of industries, locally and nationally, throughout my career. I am humbled to be able to use all that experience at a bank that is not only financially invested but firmly entrenched in our local communities.” The Dilbecks have two children. Their son Dustin will graduate the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in May and will be commissioned as a Lieutenant in the United States Air Force as a nuclear missileer. Lexi is currently a freshman at UA Rich Mountain and will transfer to UA Fayetteville in August to pursue a degree in Ag Communications. “We are excited to add LeAnn to our growing team,” Yarnell said. “She understands who we are and our commitment to our team as well as our local communities. She brings with her a wealth of experience and a contagious energy and enthusiasm as we plan for the future.”

Studio 293 Guesthouse is owned by Sandra Thomas, who took over the AirBnB in September of 2021. It is a quaint guesthouse in the Mena/Polk County area. Located at 3005 Polk County Road 293, Mena, the guesthouse is very accessible to visitors who may want to stay close to town, but still get away from the noisy streets at night. Studio 293 Guesthouse was built in 2017 and in May 2021 the family who built the home moved and Sandra took the opportunity to turn it into a fun getaway house with an artistic flair. Also available when you stay at the Studio 293 Guesthouse, are massage therapy services. Sandra employs herself the owner/manager and a housekeeper. Sandra wants the Mena/Polk County area to know that she is hoping to contribute to the community effort to keep tourism thriving in our area, by offering the guesthouse for visitors. To book this guesthouse you can go to https://airbnb.com/h/studio293-guesthouse or you can book on VRBO by using: property #2766639. If you know anyone wanting to get away or that will be visiting the Mena/Polk County area, recommend Studio 293 Guesthouse to them. If you need more information you can contact the Mena/Polk County Chamber of Commerce at 479-394-2912.

MEET NOLA! Hi! My name is Nola. I am an Australian Cattle Dog-Blue Heeler mix. I am a gentle and sweet girl looking for a quiet home. I LOVE people and am very affectionate. I will be your loyal best friend! Please come meet me, or you can also call the shelter at 479-394-5682 to find out more about me. Breed and age are determined based on observable physical traits. Actual lineage and birth date are rarely known. Adoption Fees: -$60 for cats -$60 for dogs over 6 years -$80 for dogs 6 months old to 6 years -$100 for puppies up to 6 months Come visit our pets Tuesday-Saturday 10am-2pm. Visi hsomena.org and facebook.com/hsomena Humane Society of the Ouachitas Tues. through Sat. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 368 Polk 50 Mena, AR 71953 (479) 394-5682 www.hsomena.org

Mena Public Schools would like to improve attendance at their Parent-Teacher Conferences, and they are seeking help from the community by inviting you all to promote your business at their upcoming conferences. The next Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on February 15th from 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at Mena Middle School and Mena High School. The set-up will be informational booth style. There are around 850 students between MMS and MHS, and that number doesn’t include their parents. That’s a broad marketing/promotion range for your business! This would allow your business to be promoted and advertised 850 times for free. It's also a great way to show our future generation what services, jobs, etc., are available in their hometown area. The event will also give businesses an opportunity to recruit future part-time interns and/or employees. If you are interested in participating, please contact Shanda Craig at 479-216-0160.

Deana Dixon at Select Realty Deana Dixon has been a resident of the Polk County area her entire life. She obtained her Real Estate License in 2017 and currently works on the Select Realty team here in Mena. Deana was introduced to the idea of becoming a real estate agent by a friend. She has worked very hard at her career and holds a GRI Designation, which provides her with more knowledge of the business, helping her to be a more well-rounded real estate agent. Deana works hard every day for her clients to ensure that their dreams can become a reality. She represents buyers and sellers and can assist in buying and selling commercial and residential properties, along with vacant land. If you are interested in using realty services in the Mena/Polk County area reach out to Deana today. Her contact information is below. Cell: 479-234-7572 Office: 479-394-7676 DeanaDixonSelectRealty@gmail.com 1161 Hwy 71 S Mena, AR 71953

The Humane Society of the Ouachitas will be hosting their first meeting of the year on January 19, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be at La Villa Mexican Restaurant. Humane Society of the Ouachitas... where your Best Friend is waiting! A No-Kill animal shelter and non-profit 501(c) organization, serving pets in need since 1978! Mailing: PO Box 845, Mena, Arkansas, 71953 Shelter Location: 368 Polk 50 (south of Mena) Shelter Phone: 479-394-5682, WEB: www.hsomena.org EMAIL: info@hsomena.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hsomena/ "From Sick and Forsaken to Healthy and Loved... helping pets in need is what we do!" "Over 40 years of service because of HSO's faithful supporters!" Help them to all have homes; PLEASE SPAY AND NEUTER YOUR PETS! Call the shelter to find out about our low-cost S/N program! See our healthy, happy pets at: https://hsomena.org/site/http-hsomena-org-site-pets/