White river journal, april 2, 2015 by charles walls

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Color found in yards of Des Arc this week . . . with near perfect peak timing for Easter

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ACTIVITIES CALENDAR THURS., APRIL 2, 4 PM Eagle Baseball/Softball DABA Ball Comples

THURS., APRIL 2, 4:30 PM Easter Egg Hunt (K-4) Des Arc Public Library Call 256-3003 to register

THURS., APR. 2 Report Cards go out for Des Arc Schools

GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 3 Courthouse Offices Closed Schools Out at 4:15 pm

FRI., APRIL 3, 12-1:30 Open House ARcare in Des Arc

SAT., APRIL 4 Registration Deadline DeValls Bluff 5K & 2K See Ad Page 6

SUN., APRIL 5, 7 AM Sunrise Service Church of Christ

MON., APRIL 6, 6 PM Des Arc Zoning Board City Council Chambers

MON., APRIL 6, 7 PM Donkey Basketball DeValls Bluff Gym

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Sheriff reports stabbing at Biscoe Club The Prairie County Sheriff’s Department in Des Arc was dispatched to the 202 Club in Biscoe on Saturday, March 28 in reference to a stabbing. The victim, name withheld for investigative purposes, was transported to Baptist Medical Center in Stuttgart for treatment. He was later transferred to Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff for additional medical attention. Arrested in connection with the stabbing was Calvin Burnett, Jr., 21, of Brinkley. During a probable cause hearing held on Wednesday, April 1, Burnett was formally charged with Battery in the First Degree. Bond was set at $50,000.00. He is currently incarcerated in the Prairie County Jail.

Firefighters of the Year Five fire chiefs from the local area were honored as “Firefighters of the Year” at the annual Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet. They are, from left: Keith Knupp, Des Arc Fire Department, retired; Kenneth Brannon, Cross Roads Fire Chief; Scott Barnes, Sand Hill Fire Chief; Davis Bell, Oak Prairie Fire Chief; Bill Calhoun, Northside Fire Chief and Chamber presenter, Judy Burnett. The Annual Awads Bsnquet was held Saturday evening, March 28, in the Christian Life Center at the First United Methodist Church in Des arc. Story and photos of other recipients on Page 10.

Plunkett building’s front collapses

APRIL 6-10, 7 PM Revival Services Morris Chapel Baptist Church

SAT.APRIL 10, 11AM&5 PM Miss Fort Lincoln Pageant DeValls Bluff Comm. Center

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TUES., APRIL 14, 12 NOON Des Arc Lions Club Methodist Church

TUES., APRIL 14, 6 PM Quorum Court Meets Courthouse Annex, Des Arc

SAT., APRIL 18, 5:30 PM Fort Lincoln Heritage Dinner DeValls Bluff Gym Steve Wilson, Speaker

W.N. Barger, Jr., 52, Stuttgart William Gibbs, Stuttgart J.A. Harvey, 84, Stuttgart Eleise Haliburton, 56, Lonoke Amanda Harrison, 90, Brinkley Patsy Langford, 71, Lonoke Loyce McArthur, 72, Carlisle

Uncle Jerry’s at 2nd & Main to close doors in April

Jerry Greenwood, Des Arc Utility Mgr, left, and Bill Butler, Ozark Demolition of Fayetteville, discuss closure of Main St., (Hwy 323) after heavy winds caused the front wall, which was already leaning, to collapse Thursday mornng, March 26, about 9:30 am. Mayor Jim Garth, being concerned about the two corners falling into the street, prevailed upon the State Highway Dept. to erect “Road Closed” barracades that afternoon, to replace the City’s, already in place. More photos Pgs 8 & 9

GOOD LUCK: Retiring Des Arc Police Chief Darrell Turner, right, extends a “good luck” handshake Rick Parson, the city’s new police chief and a 14-plus-years veteran officer The four front entry doors of the old First Presbyterian Church at 5th & Main have sergeant with the Des Arc Police Department. They exchanged “good luck” wishes during been recently restored and reinstalled by Arrow Construction Co. of Benton (the two a retirement reception held for Chief Turner at the Des Arc City Hall on Monday this week. west doors are pictured. The church is being converted to the Des Arc Library. As of April 1, Turner began his new duties with the Prairie County Sheriff’s Department.

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HB1228 March 31 was a bad day for Arkansas. A very bad day. I don’t “tweet” but according to someone who does, someone who follows Twitter and other social media professionally, “#Boycott Arkansas” overtook “#Boycott Indiana” for most tweeted message at approximately 6:30 PM, or about three hours after the state House of Representatives finished work on House Bill 1228 and sent it to Gov. Hutchinson. He has pledged to sign it. It took three hours for Arkansas to replace Indiana because, even in a Twitter age, a time when the Internet and cable television brings news in real time, not everyone is yet glued to their smartphones or tablets or desktop computers, awaiting word of a state anxious to shoot itself in the foot. Too, Indiana was already hobbling, and attempting to staunch the bleeding, while Arkansas had yet to pull the trigger. The “Boycott Indiana” tweet was spawned by the Hoosier State legislature’s adoption of a law that appears to give legal cover to individuals and businesses, even trade associations, which discriminate against gays and lesbians. The “Boycott Arkansas” tweet resulted from passage of HB1228, which, if not worded precisely as the Indiana statute, is a close ideological cousin. Both laws, Indiana’s and Arkansas’s, are presented by their advocates as attempts to protect religious freedom. No one is buying. The Hutchinson administration, quite cognizant of the political tumult that was turning Indiana on its ear, is said to have attempted negotiations with State Rep. Bob Ballinger (R. – Hindsville), the principal sponsor of HB1228, and his allies. Some legislative opponents of the bill were reportedly involved as well, Democrats with substantial gay constituencies and a broader social outlook, who acknowledged that passage of 1228 was assured but were as alarmed as Hutchinson that the state would about to make a huge mistake. Was there not some way to tone down the language, to make it appear less -- intolerant? Evidently not. There was tension on the House floor, flashes of temper, terse exchanges. An attempt to snuff 1228 by returning it to committee crashed. (The Democrat who attempted the maneuver said she hoped to improve it, and nobody was buying that). Four votes were needed to move the bill to Mr. Hutchinson’s desk. Ballinger & Co. won them all, and all three-to-one. Twitter traffic is the least of Arkansas’s problems, as it is the least of Indiana’s, though the volume of angry responses ought to help those who would see to focus on the remarkable change underway not only across the nation but the Midwest and the South. For a week Indiana has been wrestling with a political backlash that indisputably threatens further economic development there. Even as talks on 1228 were underway in Arkansas, in Indianapolis Gov. Mike Pence was writhing through another nationally-televised news conference, this time allowing that the bill he had endorsed might ought be augmented by another that would make clear that Indiana did not countenance the discrimination that the first bill made clear was defensible. As in Indiana there were storm clouds aplenty but 1228’s supporters spread the picnic blanket anyway. Warnings from Arkansas corporate giants including Walmart and Acxiom that thunderstorms were imminent went unheeded. Who cares what the state’s largest chamber of commerce thinks? Or Apple computer? Or Levi-Strauss? Or the NCAA? Or NASCAR? Mr. Hutchinson cares, if a little late. HB1228 was sandbagged in committee until Mr. Hutchinson, whether in exchange for support of administration bills or to placate a Republican base rather more conservative than he is, crowbarred it free. Now, like his Indiana counterpart, Mr. Hutchinson is the dog who caught the car. And, as is Pence, he is said to be open to an ameliorative, a separate bill aimed at achieving a separate peace. He may get the bill (he may not) but the peace won’t erase the damage, which is substantial. A governor who urges accelerated economic development through expanded technology must explain -if he can -- to high-tech manufacturers why they should overlook 1228, as well as a law enacted earlier in the session that prohibits local governments from adopting their own anti-discrimination ordinances. His new economic development director, a Floridian who signed on only days ago, must wonder what the heck he stepped into. His predecessor at the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, Grant Tennille, would readily tell him, and in fact has told him, in an open letter to the state released after 1228 was approved. “Arkansas finds itself once again on the wrong side of history,” Tennille wrote, “using the power of government to enforce discrimination and division based on religion.” We have an unholy mess on our hands. At least we’re not alone. Thank God for Indiana.

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Senate approves “Ten Commandments”at Capitol By Senator Jonathan Dismang

The Arkansas Senate approved legislation to place a monument of the Ten Commandments on the grounds of the state Capitol last week. It would be paid for entirely with private donations, but the Secretary of State would be responsible for its placement and design. The Secretary of State’s office is in charge of maintenance of the Capitol building and its grounds. If a lawsuit is filed that challenges the constitutionality or legality of the bill, the state Attorney General could prepare a defense or contract with a Texas company to defend the monument. The law firm, Liberty Legal Institute, has experience in lawsuits that determine the boundaries between church and state. It is specifically named in the bill as the company that can be hired to defend the monument. The bill, SB 939, was sent to the House and referred to its Committee on State Agencies and Governmental Affairs. The 2015 regular session is in its final days, so there is a sense of urgency among sponsors to expedite passage of the measure before the legislature adjourns. It has 16 Senate sponsors and 26 House sponsors. It passed the Senate by a vote of 27-to-3. In other news, the Senate passed SB 1013 to create a Voter Integrity Unit within the Secretary of State’s office to investigate reports of voter fraud and irregularities in elections. It would have members of both major political parties and would be independent of local government entities, so that its findings would be impartial. In addition to investigating election misconduct, the unit would order a recount. The House Committee on State Agencies advanced HB 1233 to require that campaign finance re-

ports be submitted electronically in a digital format. It would be easier to conduct searches if all campaign finance reports were available online. The House approved SB 472 to address the problem of prison overcrowding. It opens new prison space, sets up more drug courts and strengthens the parole and probation system. It will go to the governor for his signature. The entire House approved HB 1402 to reduce the state income tax on capital gains, by a vote of 68-to17. Currently, 40 percent of capital gains are exempt and the bill would increase the exemption to 45 percent, effective February 1. On July 1, 2016, the exemption would go up to 50 percent. Also, income from capital gains in excess of $10 million would be exempt from state income taxes. It would save taxpayers $6 million in Fiscal Year 2016 and $11.8 million in Fiscal Year 2017. In the closing days of the session, legislative leaders were working on how to reconcile the tax reduction with the need to fund vital state services. Also during the closing days, there was a push to approve tax reductions on veterans’ benefits in SB 782. It would phase in tax reductions, saving veterans $4.8 million next year and $13 million in 2018, when fully in effect. Legislators are finalizing a state general revenue budget of about $5.2 billion for next fiscal year. General revenue comes mostly from sales taxes and individual and corporate income taxes. When lawmakers determine the extent of all tax reductions and the scope of all state agency spending bills, they will consider the Revenue Stabilization Act. It is the state’s balanced budget law.

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Kissing the Koch Ring . . . By Jim Hightower

After the Supreme Court’s democracy-mugging decree that let corporations dump unlimited amounts of money into our elections, a guy named Larry sent me an email that perfectly summed it all up: “Big money has plucked our eagle!” Thanks to the court’s freakish Citizens United ruling, the Koch brothers have already amassed an unprecedented $900million electioneering fund for the 2016 cycle, making them the godfathers of tea party Republicanism. Thus, such presidential wannabes as Ted Cruz, Rand Paul, Marco Rubio, and Scott Walker are shamelessly scurrying to kiss the Koch ring

and pledge fealty to the brotherhood’s extremist plutocratic agenda. But big money isn’t only corrupting candidates. It’s also greatly diminishing voter participation in what has become a made-for-TV farce. The biggest chunk of cash spent by Koch, Inc. will go right into a mindnumbing squall of nauseatingly negative ads. They won’t explain why we should vote for so and so, but instead will trash the candidates the Koch syndicate opposes. Worse, voters won’t even be informed that the Kochs paid for this garbage, since the Supreme Court says they can run secret campaigns, laundering their

Ramblings..... by Verna Herkamp Over the years I have probably ordered twelve to fifteen items from television ads. I have been satisfied with most orders. The new cookbooks I received this week was not all what I understood the advertisement was to be selling. To me, it was just another cookbook, not that I needed one. My understanding was all a person had to do for a delicious dish was just put all ingredients in a baking dish and stick it in the oven. No pre-cooking, stirring, or mixing was mentioned. My spirits were high when I opened the book. From the list of recipes, I picked one, turned to the right page. It began with “Brown one pound of ground beef in skillet.” My spirits fell. Then I found others that called for pre-cooked meats or lots of mixing. The book itself was $10.00, postage was $6.99 and I must say, it does have some very good recipes. In my disappointment, I thought how innocent little children are. They have not yet learned in life that things are not what they always seem. It was that thought that started me thinking about my first day of school. I still can see it like it was yesterday. My seat was the second from the front and on the second row of seats. I was five years old when I had my first schoolbook that held stories I love to read. I opened the book and it began, “Baby Ray had a dog. The dog’s name was Spot. Spot liked to run”, and on it went in repetitions of “Spot likes to”. As I was back in my childhood, I realized all the early childrens stories were sad. Those of you who have been granted a long life, as I have, will remember “Old Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard was bare”, “Little Bo Peep lost her sheep”, “Humpty Dumpty fell off the wall” and “the Big Bad Wolf was huffing and puffing to blow someone’s house down.” Our Christian goes to a private school where they speak only Spanish. When he brings his lessons home and I look at them, I can’t read a word although his mother speaks Spanish. Her life began in Korea, where her parents adopted her. Her only memories of Korea are playing with the babies at the orphanage. God bless parents who adopt unwanted babies.

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“If you want to to know what God thinks of money, just look at the people he gave it to.” -Dorothy Parker

money through front groups to keep voters from knowing what special interests are really behind the attacks. We saw the impact of secret, unrestricted corporate money in last year’s midterm elections. It produced a blight of negativity and a failure to address people’s real needs. All that made for an upchuck factor that kept nearly two-thirds of the people from voting. Worst of all, it gave us a Congress owned by corporate elites. The Koch machine spent about $300 million to get those results. This time, they’ll spend three times more.

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“Letters & Calls from Readers” Thanks to Sue Brazeale Davis of Olive Branch, MS, who sends the Journal to her brother-in-law, Gary Davis of Perryville. The Davis family are originally from the Cotton Plant area. Sending best wishes to Gary as he combats some health issues. -----Newton and I have really enjoyed the paper. It not only has current news but that of “yesterday’s” years. Keep up the good work. Newton and Flossie Neighbors Stuttgart, AR -----Hi, Enclosed is my check for another year-good paper by the way. Nice to know what is happening. Stay warm and enjoy your snow and

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Laugh-In Corner THE BEST BLONDE JOKE OF THE YEAR - SO FAR A man was in his front yard mowing grass when his attractive blonde female neighbor came out of the house and went straight to the mailbox. She opened it then slammed it shut and stormed back in the house. A little later she came out of her house again, went to the mail box and again, opened it, slammed it shut again. Angrily, back into the house she went. As the man was getting ready to edge the lawn, here she came out again, marched to the mail box, opened it and then slammed it closed harder than ever. Puzzled by her actions the man asked her, 'Is something wrong?' To which she replied, 'There certainly is!' ' My stupid computer keeps saying, 'YOU'VE GOT MAIL!'

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he Town Council passed an ordinance at the meeting Tuesday night creating the Des Arc Housing Authority. This means that the town will soon be eligible for approximately $300,000 in federal funds for low income housing, on the basis of two to one or federal government paying two-thirds for necessary construction. The Town Council passing on this important project consists of: Mayor Jason W. Hull, Recorder Delcie Bell, and Aldermen Emmett Hinson, Abel Johnson, Raymond Ingram, Porter Williams and Howard Ford. Housing Authority Commissioners named are: Leo Simmons, J. E. Berry, Gilbert Smith and Tom E. Fisher. The Des Arc High School FFA Chapter judging teams did well on judging contests at Arkansas State College at Beebe on March 22. The dairy judging team won first place with an easy margin. Team is made up of Darrell Jenkins, Randol Hooper and James Smith. The livestock judging team made up of Alvin Bone, Jackie Tate and Owen Guess, placed second. R. B. Clanton won first place in the oral electrification contests Hugh Tubbs won a scholarship to attend the college this fall. Four Des Arc High School seniors have been offered academic scholarships by Arkansas State College based on their high scores made on the ACT test given to senior classes throughout the State last fall. They are Miss Wanda Carrol Livesay, Gene William Moore, Miss Lois Louise Swindle, and Donald Coe Thom-as. The State Board of Health has made available polio vaccine for the following groups: persons not yet reached 15th birthday; ex-

pectant mothers. All children under five years of age should be protected against polio as this has been and continues to be the age group hardest hit by the disease. Pictured this week are FFA and 4-H boys ready for the Fat Calf and Barrow Show in April are the Curtis Brothers ; Alvin Morris Green ; Roy Foster ; Larry Tate; Jackie Tate; Merle Evans; James Crafford; Johnny Crafford; J. R. Weatherley, James Weatherley, Jimmy Ray Weatherley, Alvin Bone, and R. B. Clanton. Joe Skarda is having a barn built back of his home on Highway 11 west by Lendell Allred, assisted by Emmett Burnett, for his sons, Mike, Britt, Pat and Scott, to raise fat calves and barrows for the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fat Calf and Barrow Show each spring. The boys also have a couple of Shetland ponies. Sunday School Attendance: First Methodist, 126; Assembly of God, 124; First Baptist, 110; Free Pentecost, 86; Church of God, 72; Lakeside Baptist, 67; Church of Christ, 66; Gospel Mission, 50; Presbyterian, 26; Fellowship Baptist, 27; Bethel AME, 9. Phillip Eddins, reporter for the Oak Prairie 4-H Club, reports 28 members, five leaders and three visitors present at the last meeting held at the community building. The devotional was read by Larry Tate. They thanked Mrs. Ruth DeVore for making the Easter cake which was won by Buddy Roach. Mary G. Smith reporter for the Hickory Plains 4-H Club said a good program was presented by Ginnie Highfill and Willie McArthur. Delese Johnson acted as president. Booklets were given out on Modern Miss and Right Eating Keeps You Swinging.

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he City of Des Arc is considering applying to the Arkansas Community and Economic Development program, AIDC for funding assistance. The State has approximately $14,780,000 that will be available to cities and counties on a competitive basis â&#x20AC;&#x153;for undertaking eligible activities. Alderman Merlin Hendricks voiced the opinion that one area the council hopes to consider is improvements at the sewage pond. The Chancel Choir of the First United Methodist Church will have its annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, April 14, 7 a. m. The public is cordially invited. Calvin Miller of Rt. 2, Des Arc, has re-opened an air strip with two Pawnee planes to serve the aerial needs of this agricultural area. Miller, one of the pioneers of this area in the aerial industry, will locate his new strip and hangar on Highway 38 west of Des Arc on land leased from William Lisko. Harold Horton, head football coach at the University of Central Arkansas, Conway, who made football history last year, will be the banquet speaker at Des Arc on April 28, advises Des Arc High School Athletic Director Jerry Hinson. Horton was on the DeWitt Dragon football team that played against the Des Arc Eagles in the early days of

the re-established football program at Des Arc High School. Senator Mike Beebe of Searcy, serving his first term in District 29, composed of Prairie County and parts of White, Woodruff and Arkansas counties, drew no opposition in his bid for re-election as the filing period closed at noon Tuesday. Darrell Saul Farms Inc. near Des Arc hosted a fish fry supper Sunday, April 8, for quarterhorse people of Arkansas. Held at the Saulsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; new 100â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 200â&#x20AC;&#x2122; indoor riding arena, it was attended by 200 of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s breeders and show people. During the business session of the Prairie County Historical Society meeting at the Prairie County Museum on Tuesday evening, Sam Weems, president presided, Mrs. Sally DeVore reported that six tapes of oral history had been recorded from the Des Arc, Hickory Plains and Cross Roads areas. New officers of the VFW Post No. 5024 in Des Arc elected at the recent meeting are: Commander, Bobby Lynn Weatherley; Sr. Vice Commander, Charles R. Brooks; Jr. Vice Commander, James Tinker; Quartermaster, Leon Chandler; Chaplain, Lester Childers; Post Surgeon, Charles Ward; Trustees, Raymond Daugherty, emmett Hagar and Bill Hayley.

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Thursday,April 9, 1931 men, G. P. Drown, C. W. Johnson, and P. G. Williams; re-elected, J. F. Loretz and V. I. Burks. The marshal and treasurer are appointed, selected by the above board. At present, Norman Kirkwood is acting as treasurer and H. M. Nall as marshal. Considerable interest was manifested, there being 232 votes polled against 35 a year ago. The election was strictly democratic and there is no ill feeling existing among any of the defeated ones. Our young friend, Guy DeVore, who has been associated with the Harris Oil Co. in Hazen the past year, has resigned and gone to Little Rock to work. Looks as though W. F. Bell of the New Bethel Community and sons intend making a crop anyhow, from t the amount of barnyard fertilizer they have been hauling out, and digging ditches. We understand that â&#x20AC;&#x153;buffalo gnatsâ&#x20AC;? which are so numerous over the country, have killed quite a number of stock in this county this week. Deaths: Vernon Osborne died at his home in this city Thursday morning, April 2 and was laid to rest in Lakeside Cemetery Friday afternoon. Members of the American Legion Post at Des Arc and six members of Arkansas National the Guard from Hazen met at the family residence and escorted the remains of their comrade to the Methodist Church where funeral services were conducted by pastor, Rev. Robert Beasley and Rev. John L. Tucker of Hazen. See us before you sell your chickens - Griggs Cash Store.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;THE PAGES TURNED BACKâ&#x20AC;? Bryan Untiedt, 13, hero of the recent Colorado blizzard in which five children perished, will be a guest of President and Mrs. Hoover at the White House in about two weeks. Impressed by the story of the boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heroic efforts to save the lives of his schoolmates, snowbound in a bus. The school bus driver froze to death trying to find help. The chief executive was convinced by the boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s actions that he would have no trouble making the trip to the capitol alone. Earl Page, Commissioner of Agriculture, said this week, â&#x20AC;&#x153;the movement of commercial fertilizer in this state is smaller this season than in any other year since 1914. Unless there is a big movement in April there will be little fertilizer used this year. The result of this will be reflected in the crop yield of cotton more than ordinary. Every state, city and town will participate in a tenmonth celebration of the two-hundredth anniversary of the birth of George Washington. It will last from Washingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Birthday, February 22, 1932, to Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 1932. The Fair Store in this city, which was bought a few weeks ago by Messrs. Burton and Griggs, later G. W. Sparks buying Mr. Griggsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; interest, has again changed hands, Mr. Sparks selling his interest to Jack Ingram. The store name will be Des Arcâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Leader, Burton & Ingram. The Municipal election held here Tuesday resulted in the election of the following officers who will take charge of the city affairs Tuesday, April 27: Mayor, Albert Erwin Jr.; Recorder, Emmett Hinson; and Alder-

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W. N. Barger Jr., dies in accident at Stuttgart Winston Neil Barger Jr., 52, of Stuttgart died Wednesday, March 25, 2015. Neil was born September 9, 1962, in Stuttgart and was a graduate of Stuttgart High School. He was a member of Stuttgart Harvest Church. Barger was killed in an accident involving horses and a carriage Wednesday afternoon. While at his place of business, which is located on Highway 79B, Winston Neil Barger, 52, was welding a horse trailer. According to the Arkansas County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department, the welding made the horses spook or the horses received some type of shock that made them move the trailer over the man. Barger became pinned under the trailer. The fatal incident happened at approximately 3 p.m. A local entrepreneur, Neil was an avid sportsman who loved hunting and fishing. He also had a passion for his horses and loved taking wagon rides with them. He enjoyed new adventures and was always looking for the next one. He was preceded in death by his parents, Winston Neil Barger Sr. and Sandra Roth Younger; and a step-brother, Rickey Younger. Survivors are his wife, Charlene Burries Barger; two sons, Winston Neil Barger III of Houston, Texas, and Nicholas Barger of Ramstein, Germany; three daughters, Christina Younger of Leesburg, Fla., Amanda Barger of Benton and Jenny Barger of Stuttgart; brother, Patrick Barger (Marcia) of Friendsville, Tenn.; step-father, Lonnie Younger of Stuttgart; step-son, Charles Edward Renfroe of Stuttgart; step-sister, Georgina Younger of Stuttgart; and seven grandchildren, Julianna Rogers, Jada Rogers, Jade Barger, Karlie Coleman, Christian Coleman, Jayden Rogers and Connor Barger. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at Victorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Empowerment Center. Interment followed in Lone Tree Cemetery by Turpin Funeral Home of Stuttgart.

Body of missing Stuttgart man found on Hartz Seed Road The body found near Stuttgart Wednesday, March 25, has been identified as William â&#x20AC;&#x153;Billâ&#x20AC;? Gibbs. The Arkansas State Police said the manner or cause of death has not been determined at this time. Special agents with the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division are assisting Arkansas County law enforcement agencies following the discovery of the body in a drainage ditch along Hartz Seed Road. This is the same area where local authorities conducted a search for Gibbs, who was reported missing on Nov. 27 last year. His vehicle was found in the area.

Marsha Eleise Haliburton, age 56, of Lonoke was born on January 31, 1959 in El Paso, Texas and died on Sunday, March 15, 2015. She was a member of Lonoke Baptist Church and was the Director of Family Resource Services of Lonoke. Eleise was a member and past President of Lonoke Lions Club. Survivors include her husband of 36 years, Randy Haliburton; son, Joshua Seth Haliburton of Stuttgart; parents, Bobby and Mary Clark; brother and sister, Brett (Pam) Clark; niece, Jaime; great-nephew, Devon, all of Lonoke; nephew, father/mother-in-law, LesLeslie and Zula Haliburton; brother/sister in-law Jeff (Sandra) Cardin, nephew Jonathan, great-nephew Jakob, niece, Megan, greatniece Lexi and niece, Danni all of DeWitt. Eleise was preceded in death by her two beautiful daughters, Lesley and Leah, and grandparents, Cliff and Syble Roe and John A. and Clara Clark and a multitude of family and friends. The family received family and friends at 11 a.m. with a Memorial Service at 12:00 p.m. Friday, March 20, at the Lonoke Baptist Church, Arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home of Lonoke.

Patsy Langford dies at Lonoke Patsy Lucille Langford, 71, of Lonoke passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2015. She was born September 20, 1943, in Lovington, New Mexico to the late Jay Abshier and Jessie O. Thurman. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Mary Abshier. Mrs. Langford is survived by her husban d of 53 years, Charles Langford, and son, Dale Langford both of Lonoke; two sisters, Shirley Matthews and Carolyn Walls both of Lonoke; also many other loving family members and friends. Graveside service was at 1 p.m., Saturday, March 21, at Crestlawn Memorial Park in Conway with Brother Larry Grubbs officiating. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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.J. A. Harvey, Loyce McArthur, Rison native, Hickory Plains dies at Stuttgart native, dies Jimmy Andrew Harvey, age 84, of Stuttgart, formerly of Pine Bluff, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, March 23, 2015. Mr. Harvey was born Dec. 14, 1930 in Rison, a son of the late Carl Newton Harvey and Mildred Shelby Harvey. He was a 1949 graduate of Rison High School where he played football and a member of Oak Park Freewill Baptist Church. Mr. Harvey enjoyed hunting, fishing and most of all, spending time with his family. He retired from the Pine Bluff Arsenal with over 25 years of service and previously worked for Arkansas Power and Light and The Classic Touch. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Kathleen, who died Jan. 27, 2015, and a sister, Sallie Sue Harvey. Left to cherish his memory are, one daughter, Patty Harvey Riddick and husband, Charles of Stuttgart; two grandchildren, Chris Riddick and wife, Vicki of Stuttgart, Dana Bateman and husband, Tony of Stuttgart; five great-grandchildren, Kaylan, Karly and Kaleb Riddick of Stuttgart and Sydney and Brayden Bateman of Stuttgart. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 28, at White Hall Freewill Baptist Church in White Hall with Bro. Bryan Kesterson and Bro. Bill Money officiating. Burial will follow at Prosperity Cemetery in Herbine. Pallbearers were Jimmy Williams, Jerry Spakes, Jimmy Beckwith, Mark Duke, Randy Riddick, Tony Bateman and Darran Kea. Honorary pallbearers were Charles Harper, Willy Jacks, Jimmy Davis and Sammie Sawyer.

Amanda Harrison dies at Brinkley Amanda Alice Russell Harrison of Brinkley died on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at the age of 90. She was active in the community: Cub Scout den mother; Cotillion Club member; Bridge Club; Presbyterian Church-elder, clerk of session; Girl Scout cookie chairman, an avid golfer-participating and winning tournaments and teaching others to play golf. She is survived by her husband of 70 years Dr. Patrick Edward Harrison, Sr. (Brinkley, AR) Sons: Patrick Edward Harrison, Jr., retired architectural engineer, (Cosby, TN) Dr. Michael Stephen Harrison, dentist, (Hot Springs, AR) Daughter: Virginia Jane Harrison, teacher, (Brinkley, AR) Four grandchildren: Michael Deere Harri-

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son, (Brinkley) Dr. Stephen Harrison, dentist, (Hot Springs) Kevin Harrison (Bentonville) Kristen Harrison (Helena) Four great grandchildren: Callahan, Scarlet, Leia and Ryan Harrison Funeral services: 2:00 PM, Saturday March 28 First Presbyterian Church Brinkley Memorials in her honor First Presbyterian Church 125 East Cloverdale, Brinkley, AR 72021

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Loyce K. McArthur, age 72 , and a long time resident of Carlisle, went to be with the Lord, Monday, March 30, 2015. He was born August 7, 1942 in Hickory Plains, AR. to the late K.J. and Annie Belle (Stell) McArthur. He drove the school bus from the Hickory Plains area while in high school at Des Arc and was known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Motorâ&#x20AC;?. He graduated from DAHS in the class of 1962. He was preceded in death by his parents, K.J. and Annie Belle McArthur, two sisters: Mary Davis and Luella Thomas, as well as his baby brother, Kenneth McArthur. After serving in the U.S. Air Force, Loyce returned to Hickory Plains for a while before moving to Carlisle. He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Carlisle and a volunteer Chaplain for Springhill Baptist Hospital in North Little Rock. He worked with Arkansas Southern Baptist Convention Disaster Relief in the food unit and was also the Unit Chaplain. Altogether, he worked four hurricanes in the early 2000â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Florida as well as working to help after Hurricane Katrina. In 2010 he had a brain aneurism and God spared him. It changed his whole life though due to suffering with vertigo afterwards. He was not able to fly and was very limited on traveling very far in a car. However, he continued to minister from home, praying and keeping in touch with others mostly over the phone. In the later part of 2014, he was diagnosed with liver cancer that took its toll on him . He is survived by wife, Charlotte Scallion McArthur; children, Diane (Michael) Uhiren of Houston, Mississippi, Debbie (Dennis) Mayher and Cheri (Gary) Henderson of Carlisle, Dena Bradley of Florida and Cecil Snider of DeValls Bluff; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; three siblings, Doyce Lee (Barbara) McArthur of Gravel Ridge, Clara Mae Clark of Hickory Plains and Opal (Bob) Crider of Cross Roads community near Des Arc. Funeral Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, at Immanuel Baptist Church, Carlisle, with visitation one hour prior to service. Officiating at the service were Pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church, Bro. Bill Ricks, and former Pastor, Bro. Chad Brandon. Interment was in the Old Carlisle Cemetery. Pallbearers were Brad Mayher, Brian Wicklund, Tanner Leatherman, Gary Henderson, Garrett Hurst, and Jamie Sledd, active; Bill Ricks Sr. and Ray Glover, honorary. Arrangements were by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. www.boydfuneralhome.net

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Words of Faith/Church News Church of Christ to host Annual Sunrise Service The Rev. Dee Harper, president of the the Des Arc Ministerial Alliance announces the Easter Sunrise Service will be hosted this year by the Des Arc Church of Christ. Starting at 7 a.m. on Easter Sunday, April 5, the service will include singing, a message brought by the minister of the church, Joseph Chavarria, and a reception hosted by the church following the benediction. Other ministers and congregations participating in this annual service include Dr. Melvin York, pastor, First Baptist Church; Rev. Dee Harper, pastor, First United Methodist Church; Rev. Paul Fowler, pastor, First Assembly of God Church; Rev. Mike Edwards, Family Worship Center, Rev. Kenny Ripper, Church of God of Prophecy; Rev. Russell

Penn, Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, andJesse Lindsey, Faith Outreach Ministries. Others are welcome. This union service has been a tradition in Des Arc for more years than most residents can remember. The Church of Christ is located on Highway 11 North. Good Friday Service Rev. Dee Harper invites everyone to attend a Good Friday service being held at the First United Methodist Church on Friday, April 3, at 6 p. m. Easter Egg Hunts The First United Methodist Church will host an egg hunt for children Saturday, April 4, at 10 a. m. At 7 p. m. Saturday, the Gospel Mission Church will host an egg hunt for children of the community.

Pre-Easter Luncheon at Methodist Church: The First United Methodist Church hosted Wednesday’s PreEaster Luncheon/Devotional at its Christian Life Center. An entrée of chicken spaghetti, green beans, fruit salad and desserts were served. Thursday’s luncheon will be hosted by the Family Worship Center and the last luncheon on Friday will be at the Assembly of God Church. The annual luncheon/devotional gatherings held from 12 to 1 pm Monday through Friday at local churches the week before Easter Sunday has been a tradition for many years in Des Arc. It is held during the noon hour to allow the working public to attend. Each host church provides lunch and a devotional

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”REnounce” Scripture: John 12:20-27 One of our favorite family movies is Cars. The story as many of you know is of a racecar called Lightning McQueen. Lightning at the beginning of the movie is consumed with winning the Piston Cup trophy and becoming famous. He doesn’t care about other people and he doesn’t have friends. He takes an unexpected detour and ends up in a small town and learns about friendship and putting others first. At the end of the movie he is only a few feet away from winning the cup but the retiring older champ The King is in an accident. Instead of winning he helps him finish his last race. Lightning in one sense renounces his own wants and desires for someone else and for something more important than himself. Our Scripture today is Jesus’ announcing to his followers about his intention to renounce his human desire for safety or notoriety to embrace the calling he has to give his life as an offering for others. Some Greeks come to see Jesus and the disciples tell Jesus. Then Jesus gives them this parable of the seeds and then tells them about giving of their own lives. Or renouncing their lives for Jesus’ sake. Then he says he is troubled about what he must do, dying in such a manner on the cross, but he will not forsake his mission. Jesus’ willingness to renounce that human desire to stay safe. to do what he needed to do and his call for us to die to ourselves so that we can follow him challenges us on a deep level. We want to hold on. Some of you were blessed to hear the pastor at Concord preach a few weeks ago. One of the stories he told that really stuck with me was about his dog. I liked it so much because one of my dogs is just like it. His dog loved to play fetch. It is absolutely her favorite. She is always wanting to play and brings her toy over to play. The problem is that she doesn’t want to let go of the toy to let Larry

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throw it to her. She growls and will not let it go. The same thing can happen to us as we try to renounce our selfishness and give our lives over to God. We can’t seem to let go of everything. Maybe it’s something that keeps us from serving God, a need for security or a sense of being settled. Maybe it’s old hurts or pain that we haven’t forgiven in others or in ourselves. Maybe it’s bad habits, like gossip. Whatever it is we want to hold on and we don’t want to really get rid of it. But if we don’t it can keep us from following God. Now as I thought about that I also thought of my other dog. He is great at chasing things but he doesn’t really know how to play fetch. We have given him toys and other things but he’s never really been that interested. Maybe that’s your struggle . You have been going it alone, being self-sufficient for so long that you don’t know how to renounce the world and give control over to someone else. God will be faithful if you only allow him to be. In the process of learning to play “fetch” so to speak we have to realize that it really isn’t about us anyway. As one commentator put it, “the point of faith in Jesus isn’t just faith, or comfort, or satisfying spiritual desires. No, the point of following Jesus is that we might be drawn more deeply into the kingdom of God through our love for, service to, and sacrifice on behalf of those around us.” We can’t do that unless we are willing to give up control to our Lord. I want to invite to remember the call that we have on our lives to, in the words of our United Methodist liturgy for making an affirmation of faith, renounce the spiritual forces of wickedness and put our whole trust in Jesus Christ. He gave of himself completely, even to death on a cross. Let us seek to follow him and serve him. May God truly bless you this Easter weekend and may your hearts be filled with the love of Christ. Brother Dee

Rushing Wind Rushing Wind, blow through this Temple Blowing out the dust within; Come and breathe Your breath upon me; For I’ve been born again Holy Spirit, I surrender’ Take me where You want to go; Plant me by Your Living Waters. Plant me deep so I can grow . . . Separate me from this world, Lord; Sanctify my life for You. Daily change me to Your image Help me bear good fruit. Every day, You’re drawing closer. Trials come to test my faith; But when all is said and done, Lord, You know it’s been worth the wait. Jesus, You’re the one who set my spirit free Use me Lord . . . Glorify Your Holy Name through me! Words by Keith Green Ad paid by Monte Crider

Prairie County Health Unit to observe Public Health Week The Prairie County Health Unit of the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) will observe Public Health Week April 6-12, according to Rose Marie Knupp, Public Health Nurse and Administrator at the local office in Des Arc. “The public is encouraged to visit the health unit during the week to learn about Prairie County health and the services the Health Department provides,”said Knupp. “Public Health Week is observed during the first full week of April each year. During the week, health professionals connect with individuals and communities to show them how public health helps Arkansans improve their own health, protects them from epidemics and provides preventive health services in their communities. “This year’s theme, “Healthiest Nation in One Generation – by 2030,” focuses on the steps it will take to ensure that our youngest generation will be the healthiest American generation yet. “Public Health Week is a time for us to recognize opportunities for us to be healthier—we encourage everyone to move a little more, eat more fruits and vegetables, and be healthy role models for our children. “If we make little improvements in our health

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as individuals, we’ll make a big impact on the overall health of Prairie County residents, and make a healthier place for our children to grow. “Prairie County’s Hometown Health Coalition is currently planning a prom event for the week of prom. “According to the 2015 County Health Rankings, Prairie County ranks the 22nd healthiest out of 75 counties in Arkansas. The major factors contributing to this ranking include: tobacco use, obesity, physical activity, lack of access to

healthy foods, lack of access to health care, low education level, high child poverty and unemployment. “ For more information about National Public Health Week 2015 in Arkansas, visit www.healthy.arkansas.gov and click on the ‘Healthiest Generation 2030’ banner. You can also learn more about public health by connecting with the Arkansas Department of Health on Facebook or Twitter and search for the hashtag #NPHW.

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Social Announcements and Locals Snider-Walters engagement and approaching wedding announced Aaron Walters and Maggie Snider of Waikoloa, Hawaii would like to announce their engagement and approaching marriage. Aaron is the son of Danny and Sherry Walters of Hazen, Arkansas. He is the grandson of Don and Velda Templeton of Sturgis, Kentucky and the late Gladys Templeton, and the late Alvin and Gwen Walters of Des Arc. Maggie is the daughter of Scott and Jami Snider of North Little Rock, Arkansas. She is the granddaughter of Barbara Wells and the late Richard Wells, of North Little Rock and the late Henry and Shirley Snider of Irving,Texas. Aaron and Maggie are employed as private chefs in Kona, Hawaii. The wedding will be a private ceremony and will

Manager April Highfill advises the following new books available at the Des Arc Public Library: “Prodigal Son” by Danielle Steel “The Nightingale” by Kristin Hannah “Twisted Innocence” by Terri Blackstock “Empire” by John Connolly “NYPD Red 3” by James Patterson “Last One Home” by Debbie Macomber “The Assassin” by Clive Cussler “Where Trust Lies by Janette Oke “An Amish Cradle” by Beth Wiseman “An Amish Clockmaker” by Mindy Clark “The Love Letters” by Bev3, 2015. The couple will erly Lewis “Decision” by Wanda make their home in Kona. Brunstetter

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The Des Arc Public Library will have an Easter egg hunt for grades k-4 on Thursday, April 2, at 4:30 pm. Children must bring own Easter basket. You can call the library at 256-3003 to register.

A string quilt workshop was held on Saturday, March 28, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Lower White River Museum State Park in Des Arc, Arkansas. Seven participants learned to make string quilt blocks from instructors Eva Howard of McCrory and her daughter Denise. Participants included Tina Hayley, Joyce Hendricks, Dora Holloway, and Martha Harrell of Des Arc; Shirley Raper of Hazen; Shelley Barber of Stuttgart; Nola Ballinger of Little Rock; and Diana Kelley of McCrory. Lower White River Museum State Park will host a GPS\Geocache workshop on Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. For more information please contact Monica Smith at the Lower White River Museum State Park, 2009 Main Street, Des Arc, AR 72040. Phone (870) 256-3711 Fax (870) 2569202. E-mail: monica.f.smith@arkansas.gov.

Biscoe E.H. Club reports variety of club activities On Monday, March 16, 2015, eight members of the Biscoe Extension Homemakers (EHC) met at 10:30 am. at the Biscoe First Baptist Fellowship Hall. Those in attendance were Rita Farris, Juanita Hutchinson, Barbara Williams, Lennie Holmes, Darline Sickel, Brenda Prince, Janice Corpier and Mitzi Osborne. President Osborne presided over the meeting beginning with the Thought of the Day and an inspirational reading in memory of our beloved member, Pat Patterson, whose picture and a candle were set in her place. Secretary Sickel read the February minutes and they were accepted as presented. Treasurer Hutchinson presented the financial report which was filed for audit. Since there was no unfinished business, next on the agenda was new business. Members voted to purchase a tree in memory of Pat to be planted in the yard of her son, Tony Patterson’s new home. Brenda Prince volunteered to purchase the tree which will bloom red since that was Pat’s favorite color. In memory of Brenda Prince’s father, Alvin McFarlin of Des Arc, who died recently, the club made a monetary donation to Project: Wounded Warriors. Another donation went to purchase a gift certificate for meals for a family with serious medical issues. Osborne volunteered to purchase and deliver this one.

The Love Box of useful household items and canned goods was delivered by Williams and Osborne to a local family who lost a family member the previous week. The community service project of ‘Helping Seniors Save: Medicare and Prescription Drug Help’ was updated. This project has been extended for several more months. Please contact Osborne at 870-7347010 or any club member if you would like for us to assist you at no cost in applying for this. Barbara Williams presented a very informative program on ‘Eating Glutenfree.’ She shared a personal story as well as information from a hand-out. She explained what gluten is, what products contain it, and the effects on someone who can not tolerate it or is sensitive to it. Next month’s program presented by Janice Corpier will be a creative skill: wreaths. Afterwards members participated in a pencilpaper word activity in which all answers to the clues were body parts. After adjournment, Hutchinson shared Pecan Pralines made by her husband Danny--yum-m-my! Biscoe EHC meets the second Monday of each month at 10:30 am. at the Biscoe First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. We always welcome visitors and new members. For more information contact or text President Osborne at 870-734-7010. Reported

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Miss Fort Lincoln Freedom Fest Pageant Saturday April 11 DeValls Bluff Community Center TWO PAGEANTS 0-12 Yr Old Boys & Girls: 11 am 13-22 Yr Old Girls: 5:30 pm Need financial assistance, please call 870998-2012. Scholarships are available! Don't let money stop you as this is a unique pageant that promotes positive values and inner beauty. It's a great pageant for someone who has never been in a pageant before!

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All girls from Arkansas, ages 0-22 and boys ages 0-6 are welcome! $30 entry fee! Teen Miss wins $250 and Miss wins $500. All queens win a crown, sash, trophy, handmade headband, necklace, crown pin, and some other goodies--and will be the face of the Fort Lincoln Festival for the year. Talent winners will win crown and sash, and will get to perform on the main stage at Fort Lincoln Fest. Interview winner will receive a trophy, as will photogenic winners. People's Choice will receive an awesome crown. My Mister winners will receive a king's crown, scepter, and some goodies! DON'T MISS OUT Message the Fort Lincoln page for paperwork!

James Wyatt was in the hospital recently for blood transfusions due to low blood count.. He is feeling much better but is awaiting word from tests. His many friends with him well. ---------Bill Morgan of Chicago was in Des Arc Monday and Tuesday checking on the Cederlund farm south of town. Bill’s wife, Diane, and her sister, Carol, als of chicago, did not come down. They are daughters of the late Carl Cederlund who acquired the acreage here several years ago. (Thanks to Bill (and Diane) who always bring by a few items for our ‘rescue cats when they are

here. There are a lot of cats out there that need rescuing. Of course, you have to have a humane heart about care of animals and passionately opposed to animal abuse to be a rescuer). ---------Prayers go out to Paula Landry who is nursing a busted blood vessel in her eye. She said, “It looks worse than it is and is not painful”. Her daughter, Peyton, is a sophomore at Des Arc High School. --------Ray McVay was seen at the Des Arc Senior Citizens Center sporting a new ride. He has purchased a white Ford pickup letting go of his reliable red Ford F150. We bet this one won’t per-

form like the red one did! --------Several youth and chaparones for local churches traveled to Verizon Arena to be a part of the 2015 Winter Jam concerts. This is an annual christian concert geared toward youth and young adults. Some of the acts featured were Newsong, Skillet, and Jeremy Camp. --------Steve Martin, owner of Martin’s Grocery in Biscoe, has sold his business to Johnnie McCool, a former business owner in Des Arc. Martin’s Grocery burned in 2014 and Martin rebuilt the store in the same location.

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HICKORY PL AINS Last Wednesday Bobby Leo & Mickey Graham ate fish at Kenneth Caviness’s . Fish Barn. It was a Riceland meal. While they were gone, Vanessa Graham went with Lola & Kevin Brannon to Searcy to do errands and they went to Kensett to visit Dennis and Anita Ingle. Thursday Mickey Graham and grandsons, James Allen and Kevin Brannon ate fish at a Riceland meal at the Ag Building in Des Arc. They ran around to do errands. Brenda Evans (Nana), Anna, Madison, Gracey and Elijah & Evie Evans , Leah, Makenzie and Luke White went to see Cinderella Thursday. It was Evie’s (2 year old) first time to go to the movie. The Hickory Plains United Methodist Church wants to thank everyone that supported them during their meals (for six Sundays) to raise money for Mission teams and other worthy organizations. King Kat fed Sunday and they fed around 100. They have enjoyed all the people that have come and the fellowship during the meals. Bob and I had our kids ,Rick and Robbie, Carl and Weaver and Christian Chad and Tracy Cochran and “Cochran Seven” here for lunch Sunday. We try to do this every month that has a Fifth Sunday, Cochran’s don’t have Sunday night church. Clara Clark joined us for lunch and Uncle Monte Crider came later to visit. Our brother, Loyce McArthur, (most knew him as “Motor”. He drove school bus during his school years at DAHS) went to be with the Lord, Monday, March 30, 2015. He will be missed, but he is better off than we are. Thanks for your Prayers! (obit in this WRJ edition) Clara Clark and I went to our sister-in-laws, Charlotte McArthur, Monday evening to visit. We had not seen her since went to see her and Loyce at LR VA Hospital on Saturday. Tracy, Emily, Caleb , Casey and Madie Cochran met us there at her house .

Cross Roads Volunteer Fire Department had two fires Monday and burned a field off that evening. Please be careful burning, DO NOT BURN IF WINDY! I had some errands to do in Des Arc Tuesday, so Clara Clark and I attended Holy Week lunch at our Church, Gospel Mission. It was good to be with our Church family and friends from other churches. Want to thank Monte Crider for bringing Bob and I enchiladas Monday night and to Vanessa Graham for bringing us chicken & dumplins Tuesday afternoon. Everyone is invited to a Bridal shower for Sara Beth Waller, bride elect of Mark Colton Johnson. It will be Saturday, April 11th, 2015 at 2 p.m. at the Hickory Plains United Methodist Church. They are registered at Bed Bath and Beyond, Wal-Mart. Sara Beth is the daughter of Joe and Susan (Speight) Waller and granddaughter of Margie and the late Joe Speight of Hickory Plains. The wedding will be May 2, 2015 at 6PM at Johnson Farms in Hickory Plains(under construction, just under mile So. of the Hwy 13/38 Intersection or 14 miles North of I-40 in Carlisle). The “Ladies Drop By” will be Tuesday will be April (14th) at 1 p.m. at the Hickory Plains Methodist Church. Come join us, we have FUN! (EARLY INFO, cause everyone is so busy, need to put this Special event on your calendars) Hickory Plains Missionary Baptist Church will have a Dedication of their New Life Center, Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 5PM. There will be Special singing, Sermon , food & fellowship. We are all so proud of & for them. It is a great asset to them and our Community. (EARLY INFO)Special event Grills and Gowns, May 2nd in Carlisle @ the Carlisle Civic Center. We also have a silent auction, vendors (home based business, churches, etc) that have booths, and bounce houses for the kids. Event is a Competitive Grilling Competition and

Miss Heart of Arkansas Pageant. All proceeds benefit Meals on Wheels and Senior Citizens for Lonoke and Prairie Counties (Carlisle, Lonoke, England, Cabot, Des Arc and Hazen). Ronnie Evans, Wayne Hamric, Yvonne Petrus and Rhonda Huggins all serve on the Board of Directors. Please like 2nd Annual Grills and Gowns and Miss Heart of Arkansas on Face book and follow all the great things happening. Share with your family and friends. HPOS wants to let everyone know that Tracy will serve breakfast on Sunday mornings. She will also have a Sunday lunch special for $4 .99. Come out & enjoy! If anyone needs cheap help with computers- PC repairs, virus and etc, call Nikki Kirk, 870-256-5627. Please support Hickory Plains Post Office by purchasing stamps, mailing packages, etc. there.. Support our OWN local Postmaster, Tammy Bruce. The Hickory Plains Post Office hours are Mon.-Fri. 12:30 PM- 2:30 p.m., Sat.10 a.m.1:30 p.m.. (REMINDER) For people to call 870-854-3703 or email me () their News. Please call or send!!! If you want birthdays in my column and you know I don’t put them in, please let me know! Have a Good Week In The Lord! Happy Birthday April 4th to Alves Bonner and Allie Hanner ! Happy 63rd Anniversary April 5th to Ernestine and Tommy Bradley! Happy Anniversary April 7th to Mamie and Bobby Graham! Happy Birthday April 8th to Elijah Evans and Ethel Mae McCall! Happy Birthday April 9th to Tracy Norman, Jeremiah Williams and Hannah Hamric! Happy Birthday April 10th to TJ Ashmore and Curtis Hamric! Light shines on the godly, and joy on those whose hearts are right. Psalm 97:11, NLT

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Watch out for April Foolers!! Happy Easter!! Those who know our LORD should be happy galore!! Let me tell you about the grandchildren of Della Pinegar (and the late James Pinegar): Michaela Pinegar, Mike and Shantell’s daughter, who is a 2nd year student at ASU Jonesboro, traveled to Wayne, Neb. last Friday with her Rugby team to play in a tournament. I hear she is rugged, too. She is a happy camper, too, having gotten her first car!! Here’s FIVE to you ,M!! Another Pinegar granddaughter, Lauren, who belongs to Jamie Pinegar Godfrey and Bill,

along with husband ,Shane Patterson had their first child last week. She came early due to some complications and only weighed 3 lbs. Mother and daughter are doing okay as of today (Monday). All babies should be so happily welcomed! Miss Brady Holder, on Spring Break, of Des Arc came to visit last week with Mickey and Billye Holder and Donny and Michelle Brown and their Spring Break guests, Carter and Tucker Brown of Cabot. Rosetta Lockhart spent Tuesday till Friday with Sallie Dollar. Her sons, Jerry and Johnny came to visit on Thursday. Rosetta stopped Friday in East End (Little Rock) to visit

Pete and Jill Burk and Sue Chaney. Folks, the deer are still crossing Hwy. 33, north of Gregory, for sure. I hit one March 16th at night and the little devil ran off and no venison to eat! Then at 1:30 pm last Saturday five crossed in front of me just south of Bill Lindsey’s. So, be careful day and night! Folks, I don’t know any more that happened here, probably not printable with me gone!! Go to church Sunday and every week after that!! You are very welcome at GREGORY BAPTIST!! Rosetta

NEW BETHEL NEWS Donna Kelly, Correspondent

Sunday was a beautiful day. We had several out of church, entertaining kids that were out of school. We had a good sservice at New Bethel. It has been a quiet week for us. We did have Cooper visit for a while. Johnny and Sandy Kelly and Ronnie and Linda Loudermilk spent a weekend in Branson, Missouri. It was good to see Joyce Taylor feeling a little better and back in church.

Carol Sue was back after being laid up with knee surgery. Vicki Foster was not feeling well on Sunday evening. She was in the morning service. I received a phone call Sunday evening from Henry Birdsong. Henry lives in Texas and grew up in New Bethel. He plans to come back for a visit. We had a nice visit over the phone. He will call if things get

worked out for the trip. We look forward to seeing him because it has been a long time since his last visit. I had a call from Charlene Highfill last week. Her husband is not well. She had talked to Walsie and she was not feeling well and is with a cold. I had a sore throat for a few days. I am not great company! We hope everyone has a nice Easter.

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Registration behind BreakTime at the new walking trail (Rail Trail) Pre-register until April 4 for $25.00 to guarantee a t-shirt for 5K ($30.00 day of race and no guarantee of t-shirt) Division by age for 5K: 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+

Family 2K walk/run $10.00 each (no shirt) If interested in either of these activities, contact Ashli Smith at 870-830-6463 Hosted by the Arnold Family Foundation

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FARM/HoMe Farm Bureau’s Veach appreciates Senate budget action Arkansas Farm Bureau President Randy Veach took note of the Senate budget resolution that passed late Thursday night, specifically the inclusion of two amendments impacting Arkansas agriculture. Veach was pleased to see an amendment that would require federal agencies to determine full economic impact of critical habitat designations and another that would provide financial support to efforts to help control avian influenza outbreaks that have been traced to migratory waterfowl. “Both of those items are front-and-center issues for

Arkansas agriculture,” said Veach, a cotton, soybean and corn farmer from Manila (Mississippi County). “We appreciate the fact that Sens. John Boozman and Tom Cotton were cosponsors of those amendments. “Avian influenza outbreaks have been managed effectively at the state level, but the possibility of a major outbreak could spell disaster for our poultry growers in Arkansas and across the country. Last fall, Veach testified at a House Committee on Natural Resources hearing – at the request of Rep. Rick Crawford – about the po-

tential impact to agriculture of critical habitat designations. “We appreciate our senators’ continued efforts in support of our state’s largest industry, agriculture,” Veach said. “They continue to take every opportunity to highlight issues critical to our state’s farmers and ranchers.” Arkansas Farm Bureau is a nonprofit, private advocacy organization of more than 190,000 families throughout the state working to improve farm and rural life.

USDA issues proposed rule on what it means to be “actively engaged in farming” Lyons, Nebraska - Today USDA issued their proposed rule to define what it means to be “actively engaged in farming,” and therefore eligible to receive federal farm payments. “The purpose of revising the actively engaged definition was to make farm payment limits more effective,” said Traci Bruckner, Senior Associate at the Center for Rural Affairs. “USDA is, however, clearly more interested in defending the interests of mega-farms by preserving loose definitions that will continue to allow the nation’s largest farms to avoid meaningful payment limits.” “This is not reform,” added Bruckner. “In 2007, while campaigning in Iowa for his first election, President Obama promised to close these loopholes, and so did Vice President Biden. But when given yet an-

other opportunity to fulfill that promise, the White House and Secretary Vilsack took a pass, again.” “The lack of effective payment limitations has resulted in federal farm programs financing farm consolidation and the elimination of many midsize family farms….Barack Obama and Joe Biden will close the loopholes that allow mega farms to get around the limits by subdividing their operations into multiple paper corporations. They will take immediate action to close the loophole by proposing regulations to limit payments to active farmers who work the land….Every President since Ronald Reagan has had the authority to close this loophole without additional action by Congress, but has failed to act." President Barack Obama, writing as a candidate for President in his rural platform -

Obama-Biden: Real Leadership For Rural America According to Bruckner, Secretary Vilsack has said since the passage of the 2014 Farm Bill that the bill ties his hands and he can not apply any new rule to farms structured solely of family members. “We have disagreed with that premise from day one, and this rule does nothing more than say the largest and wealthiest farms structured solely of family members are not subject to this new rule or any payment limitation,” argued Bruckner. Most of the few farms this rule would impact, those structured as nonfamily member operations, will surely work with an attorney to reorganize their operations to be structured solely of family members to evade any payment limitations, Bruckner concluded.

CROP REPORT Brent Griffin CEA-Staff Chair Prairie County Cooperative Extension Service P.O. Boxll 388 DeValls Bluff, AR 72041 (Office) 870-998-2614 (Mobile) 870-351-54616

Week of Mar. 23 Number of Days of possible field work: 0 Top Soil Moisture: 50% Adequate, 50% Surplus Sub Soil Moisture: 100% Adequate Livestock Condition: 3-Fair Main Activities: Producers continue to prepare equipment for upcomeing spring planting. Burndown applications of herbicid continue. Supplemental feeding continues for livestock as winter pasture greens. Crop Progress: Corn: 0% planted Rice: 0% planted Soybean: 0% planted Sorghum: 0% planted Crop Condition: Pasture/Hay: 100% Fair

basic botany, principles of horticulture, soils and fertilizers, vegetables, home fruit production, ornamental plants, lawns, pest control and pesticide use. Upon completion of the program, participants must volunteer 40 hours of their time in their local county Master Gardener program over the course of one year, and pursue an additional 20 hours of learning in their respective county Master Gardener program. Participants must comply with their respective county Master Gardener program guidelines. Enrollment is limited. The application can be downloaded at http://www.uaex.edu/yard -garden/master-gardeners/2015%20MG%20Saturday%20training%20applicaton.doc The application deadline is May 11. Completed applications should be

LITTLE ROCK — Forest land owners will have the opportunity to learn how forest management practices can affect water quality in their area at the 2015 Forestry Workshop and Field Day. The daylong event, hosted April 16 by the Southwest Research and Extension Center in Hope, opens at 8:30 a.m. and runs through 3 p.m. The cost is $10, which includes lunch and program handouts, for participants who register by April 10. After the deadline, the cost is $15 at the door, and does not include lunch. Attendance is capped at 50. Assistant Professor of Forestry Jon Barry, an extension forester with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture in Hope, said each year’s forestry workshop focuses on a different aspect of forest management. Past workshops have focused mailed, emailed or faxed on forest diseases in both to: wildland and urban forests, and how to both thin and Janet Carson regenerate pine stands. U of A Cooperative Barry said this year’s Extension Service theme — forest manage2301 S. University Ave. ment practices and their Little Rock, AR 72204 Jcarson@uaex.edu Fax: 501-671-2303

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There is an $85 fee for the training, which covers participants’ book, snacks and training supplies. Applicants SHOULD NOT mail payment with the application — the fee is due only upon acceptance to the program. Additional county fees may apply. For more information, contact Janet Carson at 501-671-2174, or at jcarson@uaex.edu. The Cooperative Extension Service is part of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. The Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action institution. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate or need materials in another format, please contact your County Extension office (or other appropriate office) as soon as possible. Dial 711 for Arkansas Relay. The Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

March 30, 2015 By Christine Stebbins, www.reuters.com U.S. farmers will have another week to enroll in the government's new subsidy programs under the five-year farm bill, with the deadline extended to April 7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Friday. The final day for farmers to update their crop acreage and yield history, the first step to qualify for the new subsidies, will be extended to April 7. The farmers had already had the deadline to update their acreage data extended by one month to March 31. Participating grain farmers must choose between one of two new programs, a price average formula called Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and a fixedprice formula called Price Loss Coverage (PLC). Farmers need to commit to one or the other for the next five years. "This is an important decision for producers because these programs help farmers and ranchers protect their operations from

unexpected changes in the marketplace," USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a statement. "Nearly 98 percent of owners have already updated their yield and base acres, and 90 percent of producers have enrolled in ARC or PLC," he said. Enrollment numbers are strong and continue to rise, Vilsack said, and the additional week will give producers more time to make their final decisions. University economists who have been teaching farmers about the complicated new programs in recent months say ARC is a big favorite among corn and soybean farmers while PLC will likely be more popular with crops like wheat, sorghum, barley, rice and peanuts. Covered commodities include barley, canola, chickpeas, corn, crambe, flaxseed, sorghum, lentils, mustard seed, oats, peanuts, dry peas, rapeseed, rice, safflower seed, sesame, soybeans, sunflower seed and wheat. Upland cotton is no longer a covered commodity.

Forestry workshop to focus on forest management effects on water quality

Master Gardeners training program accepting applications through May 11 LITTLE ROCK — If you’re looking to take your green thumb to the next level, the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service Master Gardener program is now accepting applications to become a trained volunteer. Participants will be given the training to sharpen their horticultural skills, and the mission to share their knowledge with others. Applicants who are selected into the program will receive 40 hours of horticultural instruction and a notebook. The instruction will take place over the course of five Saturdays, from June 13 to July 18, skipping July 4. The training will take place at the Grace United Methodist Church, located at 1075 Hogan Lane in Conway. Each session is scheduled to last from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The training will cover

USDA says extend farm bill signup another week to April 7

effects on water quality — is crucially important for residents throughout the state. “We all use water around here,” Barry said. “A lot of people get their water from wells, but plenty of folks depend on reservoirs, and a lot of folks like to fish. How folks approach the management of forests on their land can affect all of these things.” He said that one aspect he planned to focus on was the appropriate approach to streamside management zones, which are zones of forest around lakes or other bodies of water. “Some people think of them as ‘exclusion zones,’ that you’re not allowed to touch them,” Barry said. “But you still need to manage those areas — not always the way the rest of the forest is managed, but still managed.” The morning portion of the workshop will feature presentations from several experts representing the Cooperative Extension Service, the Arkansas Forestry Commission and the Arkansas Forest Resources Center. After a field

tour and lunch, attendees will hear from Barry and George Rheinhardt, the Natural Resources ConserService State vation Forester for Arkansas. Those interested in attending should contact Barry at 870-777-9702, ext. 112, or at jbarry@uaex.edu for further information or to register. The Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action institution. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate or need materials in another format, please contact your County Extension office (or other appropriate office) as soon as possible. Dial 711 for Arkansas Relay. The Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

AgHeritage hires Leslie Brown Human Resources VP

Leslie Brown has been hired as Vice President Human Resources for AgHeritage Farm Credit Services, according to Greg Cole, AgHeritage FCS President and CEO. Leslie has nearly 20 years of experience in Human Resources with an emphasis in administration of total rewards and compensation management concepts, having previously worked for Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield and the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service. "Leslie brings a tremendous amount of knowledge to the table and as part of the AgHeritage FCS team, we are confident that her expertise will benefit our association," said Greg Cole. Leslie is a graduate of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. She is a member of the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans, where she obtained her Group Benefits Associate and is working toward her Certified Employee Benefit Specialist Certification. She is also a member of Society of Human Resource Management and the Arkansas Compensation Association, currently serving as Treasurer. Leslie and husband, Mike, reside in Little Rock. The Browns have two

children, Jacob and Juli. AgHeritage Farm Credit Services is a financial cooperative with managed assets of approximately $1.1 billion as of December 31, 2014 that provides credit and related services to

more than 3,100 farmers and ranchers in 24 Arkansas counties. Branch offices are located in Batesville, Brinkley, Dermott, Lonoke, Newport, Pocahontas, Searcy, Star City and Stuttgart.

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Landmark 1881-82 William Plunkett (Nichols) building - demolition completed this week

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Chamber of Commerce Banquet honors local business, citizens The Des Arc Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards banquet to honor citizens and local business for their contribution to the Community of Des Arc on Saturday, March 28, at the First United Methodist Church Christian Life Center. Special guest speaker was April Smith, who lost her two sons and home in the deadly Vilonia tornado of April 27, 2014. April gave a video presenttation showing photos of her two sons and the devastation after the tornado. She talked about the events that led up to the moment when she awoke some 300 feet away from her home and family, covered in mud. Her husband, Daniel, was found under a pile of debris, unresponsive. Her two sons were at a neighbor’s house and were killed. Her home was completely blown away. She said, “It all seemed like a dream and I was waiting to wake up.” Her husband was in intensive care, she had injuries, her boys and her home were gone. How was she to go on? But by her faith in God, April said she did come through it all and

says, “I feel that speaking to others about my faith is what God has led me to do.” April has been speaking at churches and banquets telling her story of how faith in God pulled her through. Banquet tables were decorated in white tablecloths with a swatch of burlap centered with a glass hurricane globe holding white candles. A delicious meal of fish, chicken and trimmings was catered by Cajuns Express of Wheatley. John Stephens gave the Chamber Report. He thanked Joe Bob Robinson for taking care of the banners along Main Street and in other areas of the city. He detailed many Chamber activities. The first award of the evening was Public Servant of the Year. Des Arc School Superintendent Rick Burns was the recipient of this award presented by John Stephens. Other nominees were Jerry Greenwood and Paul Berry. Chamber member Kelli Morton presented the Citizen of the Year award to Ronnie Ward for his work with the youth of Des Arc

and special projects. Other nominees were Rodney Adams and Kay Garth. Business of the Year selected was Des Arc Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Administrator Molly Walker accepted the award on behalf of DANRC. Chamber Secretary Lana Smith, made this presentation. Other nominees were MTriple-J Sanitation and Garth Hardware. Des Arc Elementary Principal Cheryl Holland, presented the Teacher of

the Year award. Stacy Childers, First Grade teacher at Des Arc Elementary, received the award. Other nominees were Cindy Stallings and Brenda Williams, who is retiring at the end of this school year. Five local fire chiefs were nominated for the Volunteer Firefighter of the Chamber Year Award. member, Judy Burnett, stated that each of these men have contributed to their department and the community in some way,

shape or form. She said, “They are all deserving because they are dedicated to their job and leave their home and families to serve others. It is hard to choose just one because they each deserve an award and are important to the community, so an award is presented to each of you.” Receiving the awards were Keith Knupp, retired, Des Arc Fire Department; Bill Calhoun, Northside Fire Chief; Scott Barnes, Sand Hill Fire

Chief; Davis Bell, Oak Prairie Fire Chief and Kenneth Brannon, Cross Roads Fire Chief. Knupp, Calhoun and Bell have a combined total of nearly 100 years in service. Each recipient spoke briefly and all agreed that it was a pleasure working together and that each was dedicated to their job. president, Chamber Bob Childers welcomed guests and gave the benediction after the final award. Over 100 were in attendance.

Part of the more than 100 guests at Des Arc Chamber of Commerce Banquet Dressed for Easter! The limbs are bare but for the Easter eggs that hang on them. Rose Golleher, as it has been a tradition for many years, this year, four small dormant trees in her yard bear the fruits of her labor. Some 275 colorful Easter eggs hang from the limbs. She said, “I had help getting them hung up.” See them at 15th & Curran.

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Raven Walton working to get her story to Ellen Show Raven Walton

Raven Walton, owner/operator of “Spotlight Dancers” at Des Arc, is trying to get on the Ellen TV show to have Ellen DeGeneres (huge star) dance with her for Gastroparesis awareness. Gastroparesis is a paralyzed digestive tract. It takes hours to digest small amounts of food. Raven has a stomach pacemaker which has kept her off feeding tubes so far. There is no cure, very little research, and few treatment options. Many die from malnutrition. Many live on a feeding tube or TPN. Raven’s mother, Stacy Sawyer of DeValls Bluff, said, “I have had 44 stomach surgeries and I was on TPN and feeding tubes for three years until I got my pacemaker .Raven has had seven and will average a surgery every two to three years for pacer replacements. Raven is using the hashtag #ellendancewithraven on Twitter and tagging the Ellen show. We now how celebri-

ties retweeting our cause. Raven was made MVP of the week for NFL player DJ Williams here is video link of him Announcing it https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v= 446710035479372 . Here is a video that is also targeting Ellen. People from all over the world have been sending Raven pictures of themselves and tubes and all. Raven comprised this into a video plea to ...please watch Ellen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0uL zxfa49Y&index=1&list=LLups9IsXq8K4Ql DMJiiQtjg “We have people from everywhere getting on Twitter and tweeting for her to dance on the show. I don't know if they will ask or not. But the awareness Raven has garnered for us is amazing . Raven is also all over the Ellen nation website where people can vote for her story.”

Ag groups sponsoring school garden contest LITTLE ROCK – Entries are being accepted for the second annual Arkansas Grown School Garden of the Year contest sponsored by the Arkansas Agriculture Department and Farm Credit. Applicants can be any Arkansas school, grades pre-K through 12, that had a school garden open during the 2014-15 school year and can provide documentation through photos or video of its uses and existence. Entries will be judged by a committee. Farm Credit is providing funding for the following award categories: • xixixixixixixiBest Nutrition Education Based Garden - $500 • xixixixixixixiBest Community Collaboration Award - $500 • xixixixixixixiBest Environmental Education Focused Garden - $500 • xixixixixixixiOverall Winning Arkansas Grown School Garden of the Year Award - $1,500 “We are looking forward

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to receiving applications from schools across the state, stated Wes Ward, Arkansas’s Secretary of Agriculture. Ward noted “research shows that students, teachers and communities benefit from the many learning opportunities school gardens offer such as responsibility, team work, hands on science and math instruction, along with improved nutrition education and behavior. The AAD appreciates Farm Credit’s partnership and support in making the financial awards possible”. Applications must be submitted online by August 31, 2015 at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ARKSCHOOLGARDEN For more information, please contact Cynthia Edwards at cynthia.edwards@aad.ar.gov , 501219-6362 or Zachary Taylor, Director of Marketing, at 501-219-6324, email Zachary.Taylor@aad.ar.gov.

History Commission hosting digitization clinics

Little Rock - In commemoration of the 110th anniversary of the Arkansas History Commission and State Archives, the agency will host digitization clinics each Friday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in its conference room. For the April digitization clinics, AHC staff invites the general public to bring in material appropriate for scanning on flatbed scanners or for photographing, such as documents, maps or photographs. AHC archivists will scan and save to CDs copies of scanned material for the public. Members of the general public who choose to take advantage of this free scanning service will be asked to share the digital copies with the History Commission for research, exhibits and publication. "The digitization clinic is a modern twist on the way the History Commission built its collections from the beginning," said Commission Director Dr. Lisa Speer. "Through the years, our collections have grown thanks to the foresight of historically minded citizens across Arkansas and the U.S. We still like receiving donations of historical manuscripts and records, but we recognize that not everyone is ready to donate their family papers and memorabilia. This digitization clinic provides them with an option to share the content, while maintaining the originals during their lifetime." The Arkansas History Commission was created during the 1905 session of the Arkansas General Assembly for the purpose of collecting and preserving Arkansas's significant wealth of historic material. For additional information on the Arkansas History Commission and these clinics, please phone 501-6826900 or email state.archives@arkansas.gov<mailto:state.archives@arkan sas.gov>.

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The Pat Helgen family would like to express sincere and heartfelt thanks for all of your cards, flowers, visits, calls and for all your acts of kindness. Most of all, remembering us with your love and prayers. May God bless each of you. James H. Wyatt family Leta and Bob Garrett Family Christine Hairston Family p

The municipal levy of sales and use in cities for February, 2015 reports to the state is as follows: Des Arc ....................$ 16,654.71 Augusta .........................43,178.03 Bald Knob .....................51,666,37 Beebe............................121,259.74 Brinkley.................107,548.43 Cabot............................778,394.98 Carlisle ...........................40,706.99 Clarendon ................. 43,834.18 Cotton Plant ....................1,372.05 DeValls Bluff..................15,994.01 DeWitt..........................195,095.18 England..........................80,191.65 Gillett..............................12,494.90 Hazen ............................ 54,347.30 Holly Grove......................7,127.74 Lonoke .........................153,020.61 McCrory.........................19,507.09 North Little Rock.....1,751,834.22 Searcy...........................866,849.21 Stuttgart .......................753,095.90 Ward...............................19,556,10 Municipal sales and use tax is based on retail sales and local tax. It is reported to and compiled each month by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration. The cities of DeValls Bluff and Hazen in Prairie County collect two cents on the dollar; Des Arc ‘s sales tax is one cent on each dollar you spend locally. Sales Tax revenue was up in several cities from the month of November. The sales tax revenue as shown here reflects the buying volume from local merchants which is reflected in sales tax reports. For the same period in 2014, Des Arc’s tax revenue was $16,515.40, DeValls Bluff, $14,526.65 and Hazen, $50,641.56. The new county tax approved by the voters in Prairie County went into effect in April, 2014. The new tax added .5% to the current 8.5 % in the local area. The local tax rate is 9%. Des Arc collects 1 Percent; DeValls Bluff, 3 Percent, and Hazen collects 3 Percent.

EAST CHINA SEA (Mar. 10, 2015) Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Trent Wiggins, from Hazen, Ark., whips line on the fantail of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is currently deployed in the U.S. 7th Fleet Area of Operations. (U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cameron McCulloch/ Released) "Why Being There Matters" On our planet, more than 70 percent of which is covered by water, being there means having the ability to act from the sea. The Navy is uniquely positioned to be there; the world's oceans give the Navy the power to protect America's interests anywhere, and at any time. Your Navy protects and defends America on the world's oceans. Navy ships, submarines, aircraft and, most importantly, tens of thousands of America's finest young men and women are deployed around the world doing just that. They are there now. They will be there when we are sleeping tonight. They will be there every Saturday, Sunday and holiday this year. They are there around the clock, far from our shores, defending America at all times.

ATTENTION: 1967 DAHS CLASS And Friends Come join us for a class get-together Saturday, April 11 5:00 p.m. at Dondie’s White River Princess Restaurant On the River at Des Arc Gail King: 501-516-6711

Arkansas’ Unemployment rate declines to 5.5 percent Labor force data, produced by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics and released today by the Department of Workforce Services, show Arkansas’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined one-tenth of a percentage point, from 5.6 percent in January to 5.5 percent in February. Arkansas’ civilian labor force gained 4,900, a result of 5,800 more employed and 900 fewer unemployed Arkansans. Also reaching 5.5 percent, the United States’ jobless rate decreased two-tenths of a percentage point between January and February. ADWS Communications Director Becky Heflin said, “Arkansas added 5,800 employed this month, a gain of 42,900 since February 2014. Employment has steadily increased each month since December 2013.”

2015-2016 Des Arc Preschool Registration April 8, 2015 The Des Arc Preschool is a licensed Early Childhood Education Center for 25 children. There are 20 ABC slots and 5 non-ABC-slots. All slots are based on age and income. All applications for both 3 and 4 year olds will be accepted. The slots will be filled according to age. All 4 year olds will be accepted first, and then other slots will be filled according to age.

Documents required: *Birth Certificate *Social Security Card *Immunization Record *Proof of Income Contact Beth Calhoun, Director at 870-256-1118

Feral hog population expanding our of southern bottomlands Arkansas farmers are resorting to combat analogies when describing damage done by rooting and wallowing feral hogs. “We've had feral hogs in Arkansas for more than a 100 years,” said Becky McPeake, professor and extension wildlife specialist for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. “Feral hogs generally kept to the southern bottomlands, but today, feral hogs are found in every county of the state.” “We can only speculate why they have moved so rapidly across the state, which seems faster than what we would expect normally from a naturally dispersing population,” she said. “Many experts guess that sports hunters have released domestic hogs in other areas of the state to expand their hunting opportunities, which is an illegal practice today.” Hogs love Arkansas Arkansas provides an ideal place for the highly adaptable hog to thrive, with plenty of water, food and shelter. McPeake said a pregnant feral sow can produce an average litter of six, and thanks to rapid maturity rates, within a year, “you could potentially have 31 pigs on your property from just one sow.” McPeake said feral hogs have recently been seen north of the Arkansas-Missouri border, and that extension agents in northwest Arkansas have reported a significant increase in calls regarding feral hogs. Skip Armes, Searcy County extension agent for the Division of Agriculture, said feral hog sightings and damage reports have become a daily event. “One Searcy County producer described it as World War III,” Armes said. “At this particular farm small craters dotted every pasture like mortar fire on a battlefield and three to five acres around the home and even the yard, was completely devastated.” Armes said he’s been working to raise awareness of the problem and impress on farmers the need to find an efficient way to control the hogs. “In Boone County, the feral hog issue has risen dramatically in the past two years,” said Mike McClintock, Boone County extension agent for the Division of Agriculture. “This past fall I received calls about hogs ruining entire 20-acre plantings of summer forages and ruining hay/pasture fields. I would say it is becoming epidemic in certain areas of Boone County. Hunting the feral

hogs is not getting it done.” A 2013 study done by Texas A&M estimated the cost of feral-hog damage to Texas farmlands to be $52 million plus another $7 million for repairs and control methods. (http://overton.tamu.edu/files/2013/0 6/Wild-Pig-DamageAbatement-Education-Applied-ResearchActivites.pdf ) May 9 hog workshop The Cooperative Extension Service and the Arkansas Forest Resources Center are working together, and with support from a USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service grant, to provide materials and workshops for landowners interested in alleviating damage to their property. The first workshop is set for May 9 at the Durand Center in Harrison. "Removing feral hogs isn't easy,” McPeake said. “It takes planning and developing a strategy; in other words, preparing a course of action based on what we've learned from science and research, adapting it to your circumstance, and sticking to it." Although shooting and hunting can remove a few hogs, the primary strategy discussed at the conference is corral trapping. Representatives from the Division of Agriculture, USDA Wildlife Services, and Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will give presentations and set up trapping demonstrations. Registration is $5 to cover lunch. Seating is limited, so attendees are encouraged to register early. Contact the Boone County Extension Office to register, 870-741-6168. A publication titled "Feral Hog Control in Arkansas" can be found on our website by searching for "feral hogs” or by downloading from: www.uaex.edu/publications/pdf/MP534.pdf. Oth Otherr publications about feral swine brucellosis, and feral hog laws and regulations, are also available. To learn more about wildlife management, contact your county extension office or visit http://uaex.edu/environment-nature/wildlife/default.aspx# or http://uaex.edu/environmentnature/wildlife/feralhogs.aspx. Many people will remember that Gale StewartNunn of Little Rock and Des Arc had a big problem with feral hogs on her wooded lands in the Hickory Plains area.

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Baseball, Softball see action this week after delays due to weather

Baseball vs Barton-Des Arc Eagle Colton Goodman, #21, left cruises into second base for a double on Tuesday, March 31 against Barton at Des Arc Baseball Big Field. The Eagles traveled to White County Central in Searcy on Monday, Mar. 30. The WCC games were their first games of the season.

Softball vs Augusta-Des Arc Lady Eagle, Jade Bell, #5, center, throws the heat against the Augusta Lady Red Devils on Tuesday evening, March 31. Fielding at third base is Abbie York, pictured at top.

Baseball vs Barton-Des Arc Eagle Noah Kennedy, center, rounds first base heading to second off his double against the Barton Bears on Tuesday. The Eagles will play a conference doubleheader with Palestine Wheatley on Thursday, April 2. Des Arc had scored two runs in the inning when this photo was taken.

Softball vs Augusta-Lady Eagle Gracen Hambrick puts the metal to the leather in the Lady Eagles game against Augusta on Tuesday, March 31. The Lady Eagles will host the Palestine-Wheatley Lady Patriots on Thursday, April 2. The Lady Eagles won the doubleheader contest.

Local 4H groups (above) visit Heifer International:

On March 2526, eighteen 4-H youth and 6 adult volunteers from Lonoke and Prairie County participated in a Teen Leader Global Citizenship Workshop where they learned about sustainable solutions toward ending poverty across the world. Through hands on activities such as ‘The Paper Bag Game,’ ‘World Water Supply Experiment,’ and ‘The Poverty Challenge Simulation’ youth learned more about how our everyday actions affect both the global environment and people across the world. The workshop concluded with a guided tour through Heifer Ranch in Perryville that showed how Heifer has been improving millions of lives around the world for 70 years. Participants were able to experience the sustainable agricultural practices that Heifer supports as they explored the gardens, livestock areas and Global Village sites. “Heifer does so many great things. They help people who are struggling learn how to be successful in their homes and businesses,” said Sara Beth Toll, Prairie County 4-H Teen Leader President. As a result of the program two service projects were planned. Prairie County Teen Leaders organized a county-wide food drive and Lonoke County Teen Leaders plan to raise money for Heifer International to purchase a cow and a goat for families in need. “The spring break workshop was an enriching experience. We are very fortunate to live the way we do and learning how others live really made me appreciate my life,” said Aleigha Smith, Vice-President of the Hickory House 4-H Club in Hickory Plains. 4-H is the youth development program of the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service. For more information, contact the Prairie County Extension Service at 870-998-2614 or or 870-256-4204 or “like” us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/prairicoarkansas4h. You can also email smwilson@uaex.edu

2015 Jr. High Track Schedule DATE

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Fri., May 1

District 6-2A Jr. & Sr. High Track Meet

Heber Springs

*MEETS AND DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

2015 Sr. High Track Schedule Senior High DATE Thurs., April 2

MEET NAME Jerry Roberts Relays

LOCATION Vilonia

Thurs., April 9

Sara Low Relays

Batesville

Des Arc High School 2015 Baseball Schedule April 2

Palest’-Wheatley*

4:00 p.m.

April 7

Riverview

V, JV

4:00 p.m.

April 9

@Carlisle*

4:00 p.m.

Des Arc High School 2015 Softball Schedule April 2

Palestine-Wheatley*

4:00 p.m.

April 6

Rosebud

V, JV

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@Carlisle*

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Des Arc Schools Event Calendar Friday, April 3School in Session for Snow day Makeup (No Early Dismissal) Thursday, April 2: Baseball/Softball home against Pal/Wheatley Report Cards go out Thursday, April 16Progress Reports go out Saturday, April 25DAHS Prom Elementary Cafetorium Friday, May 1District 6-2A Jr. and Sr. High meet. Heber Spgs. Wednesday, May 6 2A State Track Meet Gurdon May 8-11Regional Softball/Base ball Tournament Palestine-Wheatley Saturday, May 9: School in session Snow Day Makup May 14-16State Softball/Baseball Tournament-Baseball @ Marked Tree, Softball @ Norphlet Friday, May 15High School Graduation Saturday, May 16Meet of Champions Russellville, 1 p.m. Tues., May 19Kindergarten Graduation, 9:00 a.m. Elementary Cafetorium Thursday, May 21Sixth Grade Graduation 6 p.m. Elementary Cafe torium

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Joyce Major, lunchroom supervisor at the Des Arc Schools, advises the following menus are scheduled for Monday-Friday, April 610:

Elementary Lunch

High School Lunch

MONDAY: Pizza, Green Beans Tossed Salad with Dressing, Oranges, Cookie, Milk TUESDAY: Hamburger, French Fries, Sandwich Fixings, Pineapple, Milk WEDNESDAY- Pig in a Blanket, Great Northern Beans, Slaw, Raisins, Milk THURSDAY: Chicken Strips, Corn, Green Beans, Applesauce, Milk FRIDAY: Chicken Nuggets, Sweet Potatoes, Green Peas, Peaches, Milk

MONDAY: Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Tossed Salad with Dressing, Green Beans, Fresh Fruit, Pears, Roll, Milk TUESDAY:Chicken Fajitas, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Cheese Cup, Great Northern Beans, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Cocktail, Milk WEDNESDAY: Grilled Chicken Nuggets, Corn, Mashed Potatoes, Fresh Fruit, Pineapple, Milk THURSDAY: Beef Taco, Lettuce, Tomato, Cheese Cup, Pinto Beans, Fresh Fruit, Breakfast Peaches, Milk MONDAY: Pop Tarts or Cereal FRIDAY: Pizza, Green Beans, and Toast, Apples Pineapple, Fresh Fruit, Milk TUESDAY: Eggs and Toast or

Cereal & Toast, Oranges WEDNESDAY: Pancakes with Syrup or Cereal & Toast, Applesauce THURSDAY: Biscuit and

Gravy or Cereal & Toast, Pears FRIDAY: Breakfast Pizza or Cereal & Toast, Pineapple

Served with Milk & Juice Meals are subject to change/ USDA is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

Breakfast

MONDAY: Biscuit and Sausage Pattie or Cereal & Toast, Oranges TUESDAY: Donuts or Cereal & Toast, Applesauce WEDNESDAY: Pancakes with Syrup or Cereal & Toast, Fruit THURSDAY: Breakfast Pizza or Cereal & Toast, Pineapple FRIDAY: Pop Tarts or Cereal & Toast, Apple Served with Milk & Juice Choice of Hot Line, Chef Salad or Cold Cut Sandwich

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Farmers & Merchants Bank Member FDIC Des Arc, Arkansas

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From the Kitchen of Rev. Jaimie Alexander, Methodist Minister at Bella Vista

Easter Dinner Recipes From Rev. Jaimie Alexander

Easter Dinner is a wonderful meal to experience cooking. This week's recipes for Glazed Spiral Cut Ham, Roasted Asparagus, Sharp Cheddar Scalloped Potatoes, and Butterhorn Rolls combined with a favorite salad or dessert like a Coconut Cake or Lemon Pie are wonderful to serve for this special dinner. Have a Happy Easter!!!!

Glazed Spiral Cut Ham

George Weatherley 2014 DANRC Employee of the Year George Weatherley, pictured at right, is a Long Term Employee in the Dietary Department at Des Arc Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. “He comes in and does his work with a good attitude. He loves and cares for our residents and goes above and beyond to ensure their needs are met. He knows what they want and do not want before their tray goes out the window, and that is incredible,” said Molly Walker, Administrator, pictured at left. DANRC loves and appreciates you, George. Congratulations!

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by Activity Director, teresa henley

Hope everyone had a wonderful Spring Break. The flowers and shrubs are really starting to show their colors. This warm weather is great! In previous articles, we have said that plans were being made for a Easter Egg Hunt for the kiddos. Due to circumstances beyond our control, there will be no Easter Egg Hunt at DANRC this year. Instead, we will have an inside Scavenger Hunt for the Residents. We apologize and will prepare for a egg hunt next year. Our week started Sunday with worship services by the Des Arc United Methodist Church and Lakeside Missionary Baptist Church. We had a good Sunday lunch and even later, visits from family and friends. Shopping was on the agenda this week. On Tuesday was shopping for the residents on and on Thursday, the residents were able to shop at the DANRC General Store. We are never too young or old for a little shopping, right? An important highlight of the week was our Resident Birthday party for the month of March. As we have said in the past, we always love a good party! Ending our week was the Disciples bringing their good music on Friday and Jordan’s popcorn on Saturday. What a great evening we

had at the Chamber of Commerce Banquet held at the First United Methodist Church Chrisitan Life Center on Saturday evening at 6:00 p.m. We heard April Smith give her testimony of the events that led up to the tragic tornado in April, 2014 that took the lives of her two young sons. We were pleased to learn that Des Arc Nursing and Rehabilitation Center received the Business of the Year Award. Molly Walker, our administrator, accepted the award. Other citizens were recognized for their contribution to the Des Arc community: Public Servant of the YearRick Burns-Superintendent of Des Arc Schools, retiring; Ronnie Ward-Citizen of the Year; Stacy Childers-Teacher of the Year, and Firefighter of the Year-Keith Knupp, Des Arc Fire Chief, retired; Scott Barnes, Sand Hill Fire Chief; Ke n n e t h Br a n n o n - C r o s s Roads Fire Chief; Davis BellOak Prairie Fire Chief, and Bill Calhoun-Northside Fire Chief. Molly accepted DANRC”s Award stating, “ It is on behalf of the support of the community, current and longtime employees and wonderful support of the residents and their families, that I accept this award. Thank you so very much.”

The Candlelight Memorial was great with Brenda Williams, Bro. Alton Evans Bro. Elbert Pool and Molly Walker providing music and Bro. Jim West delivered the message. Attendance was low due to spring break and out of town relatives unable to attend. Thursday is Peanut Butter and Jelly Day. I am sure we will be making some of those wonderful Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches that we enjoyed so much as kids. Our Pancake Breakfast will be next Thursday, April 9 and we will have a Volunteer Banquet on Friday, April 10 at 12 Noon. We are pleased to announce that George Weatherley has been selected as Des Arc Nursing and Rehabilitation’s Employee of the Year for 2014. Congratulations, George! We have also had Bingo, crafts, memory games, excercise, ball toss, movies and have been able to get outside just a little to enjoy the warm sunshine. That is all for this week. Come out to visit. We would love to see you and the residents enjoy your visits so much. Volunteers are always welcome! Until next time, have a great rest of the week. Teresa Henley Activity Director

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1 spiral-sliced fully cooked bone-in ham (7 to 9 pounds) 1/2 cup pineapple preserves 1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves Preheat oven to 300°. Place ham directly on roasting pan, cut side down. Bake, covered, 1-1/4 to 1-3/4 hours. In a bowl, mix remaining ingredients. Spread over ham. Bake, uncovered, 2030 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 140° (do not overcook). Yield: 12 servings.

Roasted Asparagus 1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed 1-1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved 3 tablespoons pine nuts 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel Preheat oven to 400°. Place the asparagus, tomatoes and pine nuts on a foillined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Mix 2 tablespoons oil, garlic, salt and pepper; add to asparagus and toss to coat. Bake 15-20 minutes or just until asparagus is tender. Drizzle with remaining oil and lemon juice; sprinkle with cheese and lemon peel. Toss to combine.

Sharp Cheddar Scalloped Potatoes 1/4 cup butter, cubed 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard 1/2 teaspoon white pepper 2 cups half-and-half cream 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded sharp

white cheddar cheese 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese 6 cups thinly sliced peeled Yukon Gold potatoes (about 2 pounds) 2 small onions, finely chopped Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt, mustard and pepper until blended; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned. Gradually whisk in cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. In a small bowl, combine cheeses. Layer a third of the potatoes, a third of the onions and 3/4 cup cheese mixture in a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Repeat layers twice. Pour sauce over top; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, covered, 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 25-30 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender and top is lightly browned. Yield: 8 servings.

Butterhorn Rolls 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast 1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°) 2 cups warm milk (110° to 115°) 3/4 cup butter, melted 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon salt 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour Additional melted butter In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine the milk, butter, sugar, egg, salt, yeast mixture and 3 cups flour; beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). Do not knead. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Roll each into a 12-in. circle; cut each into 12 wedges. Roll up wedges from the wide ends. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets, point side down. Cover with kitchen towels; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately brush with additional melted butter. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Yield: 2 dozen.

New Roof for Living Waters: Workers were seen on Tuesday, March 31 lifting up long pieces of tin to repair the roof of Living Waters Full Gospel Church located just south of the WOW Pavilion on Main Street. Pastor Mike Crider and the congregation have put many hours of hard work and sweat into bringing the building to its current condition. The building was the former Three Rivers Title Company.

Arkansas seniors asked for input on future services

Retirement Reception held for retiring Police Chief Darrell Turner: A retirement reception was held on Tuesday, March 31 at City Hall honoring Des Arc Police Chief Darrell Turner. Tuesday was Turner’s last day as Chief. Rick Parson has been promoted to take over as Chief of Police. Many friends and family were in attendance to wish Darrell good luck. Turner will be working at the Prairie County Jail and will be available if needed. Photo at top: Mayor Jim Garth presented Chief Turner with a plaque in appreciation of his service to the City of Des Arc and its citizens. Bottom photo: Several of Chief Turners family were in attendence that included, left to right, Vickie Whitiing, sister; father and mother, C.L. and Louise Turner; great nephew, Knox Eans; Carrie Weatherley, Turner and daughter, Kylee Elam.

The Arkansas Department of Human Services Division of Aging and Adult Services wants Arkansas seniors to tell it how the division can serve them in coming years. The division is seeking input from senior Arkansans age 60 and older through an online survey until April 17. Their responses will be used in the development of the Arkansas State Plan on Aging for the next four years. The plan determines how the division will allocate its finances to best serve the more than 600,000 seniors who live in Arkansas.

To gather this information, DAAS has developed a short survey to help identify the needs and challenges of seniors. The responses will be used to shape areas of focus and initiatives which may be undertaken through 2019. Please visit the DAAS webpage at http://humanservices.arkansas.gov/ daas and click on the survey link on the left column called Arkansas Senior Survey to answer questions about senior needs. Even though the survey asks for the participant’s name, it is not required and those who take it can remain completely anony-

mous. The Division of Aging and Adult Services has an annual budget of approximately $50 million. In state fiscal year 2014, DAAS served more than 152,000 seniors and adults with disabilities through more than a dozen programs including a variety of Medicaid programs, Adult Protective Services, which investigates suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation of adults and supportive services administered by local Area Agencies on Aging. For more information on the survey, contact Gwen McLarty at 501-3206557.

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Weather delays planting plans Heavy rain from Tuesday’s storms have prompted some delays just as Arkansas’ row crop planting season is getting underway, Cooperative Extension Service personnel said Wednesday. The National Weather Service at Little Rock received reports of 2.75-inch hail, high winds and issued tornado warnings for Arkansas, Desha, Jefferson and Lincoln counties Tuesday afternoon. The weather service reported a funnel cloud near Gould, damage to a mobile home near Gillett and a shed blown across a field near Arkansas Post.

The weather service also forecasts storms for Wednesday evening and Thursday, listing hail and damaging winds as the primary threats. In Stuttgart, an isolated but intense storm rolled through, putting the kibosh on plans to plant a test plot at the Rice Research and Extension Center. “It was one cell and it just came a downpour,” Jarrod Hardke, extension rice agronomist for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, said Wednesday morning. “We have standing water. My crews are not

going to be able to plant this morning, and there’s more rain expected this afternoon and again on Friday. However, Hardke said that at farms north and south of the center, planters were still rolling. Wednesday’s forecast storms were not expected to affect the second day of the two-day agricultural aviator fly-in at Carlisle airport, said Keith Perkins, Lonoke County extension agent for the Division of Agriculture. Abundant rain has slowed planting activity in his county, but not stopped it.

Prairie County Courthouse News The following information was obtained from the records in the County Clerk’s office at the Prairie County Courthouse in Des Arc on Tuesday, March 31, 2015: Marriage License Andy Kizen Holland, 34, Des Arc and Brandy Michelle Partain, 25, Des Arc. Land Transfers Warranty Deed Amber Irwin and surviving spouse of Gerald Irwin, now deceased, Grantor, hand paid by Joyce E. Williams, Grantee, the following lands lying in the County of Prairie, State of Arkansas: West 65 feet of Lot 86, Hamilton Siitonen Addition to the City of Des Arc. Beneficiary Deed Kearney M. Blalack and Vada L. Blalack, Grantors, hand paid by Lacey A. Beard, Hannah K. Blalack, and Julie D. Blalack, Grantees, the following described real estate property in Prairie County, Arkansas: TRACT 1: A parcel of land lying in the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of

Section 12, T3N, R4W LESS AND EXCEPT a parcel of land lying in the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 12, T3N, R4W TRACT 2: Part of the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 12, T3N, R4W lying South of the Cache River LESS AND EXCEPT the land formerly owned by Vinton Cazer. Special Warranty Deed BancorpSouth Bank, by its Executive Vice President duly authorized to do so, Grantor, hand paid by Samuel Parham and Rebecca Parham, Grantees, the following described real property situated in the Northern District of Prairie County: Part of the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 18, T3N, R5W AND A part of the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 18, T3N, R5W containing One (1) acre, more or less. Quitclaim Deed Michael Kalee Puckett, heir at law of Jame Michael Puckett, Grantor, hand paid by Michael Kalee Puckett, Grantee, the following lands lying in the Northern District of Prairie County: The S 1/2 of Lot 3, Block 15, Moore and Hayes Addition to the

City of Des Arc. Warranty Deed JBW Company, An Arkansas Company, Grantor, hand paid by Jackson County Farms, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, Grantee, the following described land situated in Prairie County: Part of the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 15, T5N, R7W Part of the S 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of Section 13, T5N, R7W. Part of the SE 1/4 of Section 18, T5N, R6W. Quitclaim Deed Modean Thomas Gertsch, Grantor, hand paid by David Alan Gertsch, Grantee, the following lands lying in Prairie County, Arkansas: The North 330 Feet of the NE 1/4 of Section 21, T4N, R7W containing 20 acres, more or less. Quitclaim Deed Modean Thomas Gertsch, Grantor, hand paid by David Alan Gertsch, Grantee, the following lands lying in Prairie County, Arkansas: The S 1/2 of the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 21, T4N, R7W.

The White River and its tributaries represent the most ecologically intact watershed in the continental United States. Over a million people inhabit it, living in 234 communities in 60 counties. For the past two years, Chris Engholm has traveled its length in a cedar-strip canoe, listening to people connected to it and collecting the artwork of 25 fine artists who maintain a special relationship with the White River.

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District Court Hearings The following cases were heard before District Judge Robert Abney in District Court Hearings held on Monday, March 30, 2015: City Cases Lesli C. Wine, DeValls Bluff, charged with DWISecond. Driver License permanently suspended. Probation through March, 2015. Randy J. Shepard, Cabot, charged with Failure to Failed to Appear. Pay. Issue Warrant. Raymond B. Peace, Des Arc, charged with DWIThree or more. Case Review. Jeramy Pate, Des Arc, charged with Contempt of Court. Completed Classes. Jonathan Crider, Beebe,

charged with Theft of Motor Fuel-Class A Misdemeanor. Failed to Appear. Issue Warrant. Jeffery C. Treadwell, Des Arc, charged with Public Intoxication/Drinking in Public, Drove Left of Center, DWI-Three or more and Refuse Breathalizer. Defendant Appeared and Advised of Rights. Public Defender Appointed. Set for Plea April 6, 2015. Aaron Robinson, Beebe, charged wih Failure to Obey Police Officer, Fleeing-On Foot, and Public Intoxication. Defendant in White County Jail. Alec Huffstickler, Des Arc, charged with No Driver License. Bond Forfeited.

State Cases Mary J. Walls, Searcy, charged with Exceeding Posted Speed 75 MPH/55 Zone. Bond Forfeited. Six months probation. Ashley D. Sorrels, Brinkley, charged with Exceeding Posted Speed 75 MPH/55 Zone. Bond Forfeited. James W. Clites, Des Arc, charged with Exceeding Posted Speed. Bond Forfeited. Shane C. Wise, England, with Criminal charged Trespass. Bond Forfeited. Matthew Delpherd Owens, Beebe, charged with Failure to Pay. Case Review May 5, 2015.

Prairie County Jail Count The following inmates are currently incarcerated in the Prairie County Jail at Des Arc, according to Sheriff Gary Burnett, as of Tuesday, March 31, 2015: Johnson, Eric Dewayne, 29, Intake date October 7, 2013. Thresher, Jason, 43, ADC 309. Intake date March 6, 2013. Spencer, Demetrius Lamont, 40, ADC 309. Intake date June 12, 2013. McGee, Rodney Tiawan, 35, charged with DWI #2, No Seat Belt, Driving without Insurance, Driving on Suspended Driver License, No Child Restraint, Endangering the Welfare of a Minor, and Refusal to Submit. Hold for PC Hearing. Intake date November 19, 2014. Whittenburg, Phineas E., 20, Commitment. Intake date November 28, 2014. Lovett, Dominique, 24, charged with Possession of Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver, Simultaneous Possession of Drugs and Firearms, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Intake date December 12, 2014. Pollard, Domonic Jamal, 24, charged with Possession of Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver, Possession of Firearms by Certain Persons, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Inatke date December 11, 2014. Taylor, Ron Janquel, 20, charged with Possession of Controlled Substance with

Intent to Deliver, Possession of Firearms by Certain Persons, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Intake date December 11, 2014. Whiting, Kenneth Hadley, 42, Hold for ADC. Intake date December 28, 2014. Holloway, Lyne C., 47, charged with Terroristic Threatening-Felony. Intake date January 12, 2015. Herrera, Elias, 40, charged with Sexual Assault. Intake date February 7, 2015. Logan, Justin Wayne, 26, charged with Probation Revocation. Commitment. Intake date February 10, 2015. Jones, Terry Dale, 38, charged with Failure to Appear. Intake date March 1, 2015. Wise, Calvin Lynn, 50, Commitment. Intake date March 10, 2015. Knox, Jonathan, 22, Commitment. Intake date March 13, 2015.

Turner, Larry, 31, Commitment. Intake date March 14, 2015. Thompson, Amin, 32, Commitment. Intake date March 10, 2015. Adair, David M., 24, Commitment. Intake date March 17, 2015. Brewer, Christopher Towone, 33, Commitment. Intake date March 18, 2015. Treadwell, Jeffery Carol, 45, Hold for PC Hearing. Intake date March 19, 2015. Briggs, Bobby Charles, 32, charged with Possession of Controlled SubstanceFelony and Possession of Cocaine. Intake date March 27, 2015. Heard, Antonio, 33, charged with Failure to Appear. Intake date March 26, 2015. Bourrage, Jeffery, 33, charged with Theft by Receiving. Intake date March 30, 2015. Burnett, Carle E., 21, Hold for PC Hearing. Intake date March 30, 2015.

John Paul Hammerschmidt, former U. S. Representative dies at 92 in Springdale Former Republican U.S. Rep. John Paul Hammerschmidt died Wednesday, April 1, 2015, at age 92 at Regency Hospital in son John Springdale, Arthur Hammerschmidt said. Born in 1922, Hammerschmidt won a race for Congress in 1966, taking office in January 1967. He

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Strong increase in milo planting, decline in wheat, cotton forecast Department of Agriculture report forecasts strong increase in milo, declines in wheat, cotton Arkansas growers are doubling down on grain sorghum in 2015, while pulling back sharply from wheat and cotton, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture released Tuesday. The USDA published its annual Prospective Plantings report online Tuesday morning, forecasting the intentions of growers across the country. The producers were contacted by mail, Internet or phone, or interviewed in person, according to the report. With a projected planting of 250,000 acres, grain sorghum (also known as milo) is expected to boom in Arkansas in 2015, representing a 47 percent increase over acreage planted in 2014. Nationwide, growers are projected to plant 7.9 million acres of milo, an 11 percent increase over 2014 Jason Kelley, the wheat and feed grains agronomist with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture in Little Rock, said the increase is largely due to export demand from China. “Historically, Mexico has been the largest purchaser of exported grain sorghum, but China hands-down exceeds anyone else buying the grain from Arkansas right now,” Kelley said. He said the 2015 projections are the state’s highest in more than 20 years. Most Arkansas milo is grown in the eastern portion of the state, making export via river barge an obvious choice.co. Kelley said that if March rains continue through April, Arkansas growers may shift yet more acreage away from other crops, especially corn, toward milo. “In the end, I’m not sure we won’t have even more than what was listed,” he said.

Projected acreage for both cotton and wheat fell significantly for 2015, according to the report. . Growers projected planting about 230,000

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FORT LINCOLN FREEDOM FEST 2015

Adding new attractions while building on tradition The Arnold Family Foundation has announced that the 5th Annual Fort Lincoln Freedom Fest will be held this year on Saturday, May 2, at the DeValls Bluff Community Center and Museum in DeValls Bluff, Arkansas. The festival began in 2011 in honor of the historic significance and pivotal role that DeValls Bluff, along with the surrounding area, played during The Civil War. It attracts people from all over the state, as well as out of state, each year with its historic representations, exhibits and its family-friendly atmosphere. The 5th Annual Fort Lincoln Freedom Fest is expected to grow significantly in size and in attendance this year. Event organizers are rolling out even more things for festival-goers to do. Included are two musical stages featuring six musical acts [Preservation Theory headline], a Car and Motorcycle Show ending with the People’s Choice Award for the best

car and motorcycle to be held at First Baptist Church parking lot, a Bass Tournament on the banks of White River to start at sunrise on May 2, the annual 5K run/family 2K walk, start time 8:00 a.m., shuttle rides all day to the actual Fort Lincoln site, arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, a rock climbing wall, the UAMS Mammo Van, Arkansas Women’s Resource and the Arkansas Arts Center Artmobile and many other things for the entire family. This year’s festival will also extend its hours from 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., and the festival is FREE to enter. Other Fort Lincoln Freedom Fest planned events beginning April 2015 include: The Miss Fort Lincoln Beauty Pageant will take place on Saturday, April 11, at the DeValls Bluff Community Center. You can find more information at facebook.com/Miss Ft. Lincoln, or call Hannah Jones at (501) 951-4027. The 2nd Annual Southern Heritage Wild Game

Dinner will be held at the former DeValls Bluff School Gym on Saturday, April 18, 5:30 PM. Tickets (only $10) are going fast for this wild game supper, which will feature deer, duck, and wild turkey. Special guest speaker Steve “Wildman” Wilson with Arkansas Game and Fish. The 3rd Annual School Days on April 30 and May 1 will take place at the old DeValls Bluff School Grounds from 9-2. All schools are invited. 15 “living history stations” will present living lessons in history. Space is limited so please RSVP. The DeValls Bluff Community Center & Museum is located at 715 East Sycamore Street, in DeValls Bluff, Arkansas just 50 miles east of Little Rock on Highway 70. For more information regarding these events, go to please Facebook.com/FortLincolnFreedomFest, or contact DeValls Bluff Community Center at (870) 998-2012 or Billy White, Festival Director at (501) 516-6064.

AT GARVIN GARDENS: Hickory Plains ladies explore the end of the tulips in Garvin Gardens at Hot Springs. A group of 13 ladies traveled to Hot Springs on Tuesday this week to tour Garvin Gardens. Above, from left: Barbara Ingle, Sandra Webber, Robbie Veasey, Sheila Harris, Pat Johnson, Dessle Covington, Margie Speight, Julie Wrigley, Marinell DeVore. Pat Welch is kneeling. Not pictured, Susan Winkler, Charlotte Wrigley and Debora Carpenter.

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Community Service Program Underway: Prairie County Sheriff Gary Burnett is pleased to announce that his office has initiated a new Community Service Program. Nonviolent inmates at the Prairie County Jail will be working to pay off fines on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday each week in local areas. Phil Rushing is the full-time Specialized Service Officer in charge of the program. A van that will transport workers and equipment to work areas in the county was donated for the program by the DeValls Bluff Fire Department. The inmates will be picking up trash, weed-eating, etc. along state and rural highways. The program began here Monday, March 30. Sheriff Burnett said, “ It will take a couple of weeks to get a schedule down.” District Judges J.R. Rhodes of Hazen and Robert Abney of Des Arc are on board and will begin to use the program as an option in their court. This can also alleviate overcrowding at the County Jail, according to Burnett.

Steve “Wild Man” Wilson is featured speaker at Fort Lincoln Heritage Dinner The Fort Lincoln Heritage Dinner at DeValls Bluff is scheduled for April 18 at 5:30 p.m. in the DeValls Bluff gym. Tickets are $10 for over age 7. Age 7 and under are free. Steve “Wild Man” Wilson of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is the featured speaker, advises Billy White, Director for the Ft. Lincoln Freedom Fest. Special music will be provided by Allan Broussard and Jerry Wright. Steve “Wild Man” Wilson earned his nickname in 1984, when he became the Ark. Game and Fish Commission’s coordinator of Project WILD, a conservation education program. He began his career with Game and Fish as a hunting safety training officer in 1978, and was named chief of the Information and Education Division in 1987. He now serves as AGFC Public Affairs Coordinator. Along the way, Wild Man has earned the Game and Fish Employee of the Year Award twice, and was the Arkansas Wildlife Federation’s Conservation Communicator of the Year in 1998 and 2009. He also received the Ducks Unlimited Jerry Jones Sportsman of the Year award in 2011. He is the host and co-producer of “Talkin’ Outdoors at the Corner Cafe’,” a 30minute weekly television program. He’s also the host and producer of “Call of the Wild,” a weekly , statewide radio broadcast. Born in 1950, Steve grew up in southwest Little Rock. He holds a bachelor’s

degree in speech, business administattion and education from Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, Oklahoma and a master’s degree in business administration from the Univ. of Central Oklahoma in Edmond. Steve enjoys having time with his wife, Gail, his daughter, Celeste, her hus-

band, Nathan, and grandson, Luke. He’s an avid deer and turkey hunter, likes competitive sports and collects hats and turkey calls. A meal of duck, deer, elk, turkey, fish and pork will be served. This event is sponsored by the Arnold Family Foundation.

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