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“A FREE P RESS AND A FREE P EOPLE - A N U NBEATABLE TEAM ” D ES A RC , A RKANSAS (C OUNTY S EAT ) P RAIRIE C OUNTY

THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2015 Photo courtesy of Rick Branham

Des Arc circa 1904 - Looking southwest from Courthouse

Two story building in foreground was Farmers & Merchants Bank located at 3rd & Main; columns on east side mark entrance to Merchants Hotel on second floor.

A fenced vacant lot across street from the bank (bottom left) is where the Sparks building, constructed in 1924, still thrives and is occupied by several businesses.

Tucker dog team assists local officers in apprehension of burglary suspects

ACTIVITIES CALENDAR

On Friday, April 24, the Prairie County Sheriff’s Department responded to a burglary in progress on Hwy. 38 west of Des Arc, according to Chief Deputy Bill Duerson.

Upon arriving at the scene, Prairie County deputies found that suspectts had left but had gained entrance into a residence.

A neighbor witness advised deputies that two black males in a white Ford Crown Victoria that had been backed into the driveway.

Area law enforcement officers were notified and were able to locate the suspect vehicle. Upon first contact, the suspects fled in the vehicle and a pursuit followedr The pursuit traveled from Hwy. 86, across New Bethel Road into Lonoke County. The pursuit ended at the westbound I-40 onramp at Carlisle where the suspect vehicle wrecked.

The suspects were attempting to enter I-40.

The driver of the vehicle who was apprehended at the accident scene was identified as Reginald McCarter of Little Rock. A pas-

THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 11-1 Lions Club Lunch Riverfront Park Area

FRI., MAY 1, 7:30 PM Community Prayer Service Rhodes Park DeValls Bluff

SAT., MAY 2, ALL DAY Fort Lincoln Freedom Fest DeValls Bluff

SAT., MAY 2, 9AM - 2PM Free Mammograms Fort Lincoln Fest DeValls Bluff

SUN., MAY 3, 11 AM Decoration Day Walter’s Chapel Cemetery

SUN., MAY 3, 11 AM Decoration Day Johnson Chapel Louise Bone Ross, Speaker

SUN., MAY 3, 3 PM DAHS Spring Band Concert Elementary Cafetorium

WED-FRI, MAY 6-8 DAES Fifth graders at Space Camp

SAT., MAY 9 8AM Des Arc Schools in Session for snow makeup day Field Day for Elementary

MON., MAY 18, 9 AM Plea Day Hearings DeValls Bluff Courthouse

TUES., MAY 19, 9 AM Plea Day Hearings Des Arc Courthouse

senger identified as Cody Edwads also of Little Rock fled on foot.

The Arkansas Department of Correction’s track dog unit was dispatched to search the area. After a very brief search by the tracking team, Edwards was apprehnded in a neighborhood on the east side of Carlisle.

Both suspects were transported back to the Prairie County jail in Des Arc to await a probable cause hearing on April 25.

Officers reported that several pieces of family heirloom jewelry were taken from the residence along with a few watches.

They were spooked by the alarm system that had been installed at the residence.

Deputy Duerson said, “This is a perfect example of people watching out for their neighbors. Had the witness not known that the suspects’ vehicle did not belong there and not called 911, we would not have been able to get the jump on them. All area law enCounty Sheriff’s Department, Hazen and Carlisle police and Lonoke County Sheriff’s Department were

“We’re looking for pies,” says MPCF chairman

TUESDAY, MAY 19, 9 AM Kindergarten Graduation Elementary Cafetorium

MAY 20-22 Kindergarten Testing at Elementary School

THURS., MAY 7, 12 NOON National Day of Prayer Courthouse Lawn Ministerial Alliance, Sponsor

TUES., MAY 12 6:00 P.M. DAHS Athletic Banquet Elementary Cafetorium Don Campbell, speaker

Harvey Joe Sanner, Moving Prairie County Forward chairman, was soliciting “pie cooks this week. “We are going to have a pie booth Saturday, May 2, at Trees can do the CRAZIEST things! the Ft. Lincoln Freedom This old magnolia tree on the Nichols, Orsi, DAHS proper- Fest as a fund-raiser.” ty between 7th & 8th on Main has a large limb which has He asked that anyone grown into the opposite trunk. Thanks to Jerry Greenwood willing to make a pie for calling the Journal’s attention to it. should contact Janice Huff-

stickler, 870-256-5223 or him at 501-516-7000 and advise.

Sanner said, “We hope to raise some funds for the organization along with getting some publicity.

Sanner will be emceeing some of the activities at the Ft Lincoln Freedom Fest.

School Board in called meeting

THURS., MAY 14 6:00 P.M. DAHS Academic Banquet Elementary Cafetorium

THURS., MAY 21, 6 PM Sixth Grade Graduation Elementary Cafetorium

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Fred Amos, 62, Stuttgart Harry Buffalo, 71, Cabot Jane Cunningham, 71, Des Arc Nancy Hayes, 80, Stuttgart Robert Shores, 82, Beebe Travis Tedford, 86, Conway Gertrude Weaver, 116, Camden

The Des Arc School Board met in a called meeting Wednesday evening.

According to High School Principal Nick Hill, the purpose of the meeting was discuss new hirings.

Several teachers, along with Supt. Rick Burns will be retiring at the end of this school year.

Announced teacher retirements include Diane Tate Brumley, Angela Dohm RE-ENACTMENT: This re-enactment was held at last year’s Ft. Lincoln Freedom Fest. and Brenda Wlilliams. The The Fifth Annual Freedom Fest is being held this Saturday, May 2, at DeValls Buff. See teachers have all spent their advertisement 16 with listing of the many activities planned for the event on Page 16. The teaching years in the Des Arnold Foundation is sponsoring this event as well as other events throughout the year in Arc Schools an effort to promote the City of DeValls Bluff and its history

on their “A” game. Everyone was where they needed to be at the right time.”

Deputy Duerson continued, “We could not have had a better outcome, thanks to a person’s love for their community and dedication to its protection.”

Chief Deputy Duerson expressed his special thanks to the Arkansas Department of Correction ir dog team for their assistance. He said, “Their professionalism and expertise is greatly appreciated.”llllll

Distribution of City Sales Tax Revenue The municipal levy of sales and use in cities for March, 2015 reports to the state is as follows: Des Arc ....................$ 17,724.82 Augusta .........................24,343.16 Bald Knob .....................45,957.61 Beebe............................111,236.98 Brinkley..................97,311.51 Cabot............................629,739.26 Carlisle ...........................45,154.12 Clarendon ................. 44,561.49 Cotton Plant ....................1,608.84 DeValls Bluff..................13,651.02 DeWitt..........................181,638.62 England..........................63,229.86 Gillett..............................10,395.50 Hazen ............................ 52,743.51 Holly Grove......................5,392.44 Lonoke .........................129,353.76 McCrory.........................18,433.33 North Little Rock.....1,276,281.19 Searcy...........................726,372.74 Stuttgart .......................549,103.28 Ward...............................16,492.41 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.

Des Arc ‘s sales tax is one cent on each dollar you spend locally. Hazen and DeValls Bluff collect a slightly higher city sales tax.

Sales Tax revenue was down in several cities from the month of February. 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 $16,862.57, DeValls Bluff, $13,145.51 and Hazen, $52,158.70.

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.

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By Steve Barnes (Guest Writer) Long-time Print and Broadcast Journalist Copyright 2000: Editorial Associates, Inc.

“Huckabee”

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“How many people passed ninth grade civics?”

Mike Huckabee wondered aloud, engaging with a radio jabber.

The former governor of Arkansas is launching his second presidential campaign, months, even years, aborning; and the issue upon which it has thus far centered is same-sex marriage. There are some Pax Israel foreign policy pronouncements from time to time -mostly condemnations of the nuclear accord President Obama is attempting with Iran. Other complaints, vague or specific, about administration policies. But mostly stuff designed to fire up religious conservatives, already aflame.

One example, from a chat with the aforementioned “family-oriented” broadcaster: "This administration has had an open hostility toward the Christian faith.” In the same conversation, or “interview,” Huckabee suggested that Christian men and women contemplating military service would be well advised to wait until the Obama administration ends before enlisting lest they “be in a military that would be openly hostile and not just simply bring some scorn to their faith, but would punish them for it?"

In another recent forum: “Christian convictions are under attack as never before. Not just in our lifetime, but never before in the history of this great nation. We are moving rapidly toward the criminalization of Christianity.”

And a warning for not only the bakers and florists, but the clergy: “If the courts rule that people have a civil right not only to be a homosexual but a civil right to have a homosexual marriage, then a homosexual couple coming to a pastor who believes in biblical marriage who says 'I can't perform that wedding' will now be breaking the law.”

This is nonsense, gibberish, intended to win not the highest office in a pluralistic republic based on secular, civil law but the Republican caucus in tiny Iowa, and then to whatever other regional victories it might beget before the national nominating convention chooses someone else, or the campaign’s treasury is depleted, whichever comes first. And after that, presumably, back to television and radio and the speechmaking circuit, or simply lazy days on the Florida coast.

There was a certain quirky charm about Huckabee’s 2008 campaign.

As a Baptist pastor turned politician Huckabee could hardly hide his theology and didn’t attempt to, and if it was always at the surface it shared space with a broader range of issues. “I’m a conservative, but I’m not mad at anybody,” he often said.

Now, eight years later, he is mad. (Gone mad, some would say). He has seen the future of marriage, or what it seems to most observers to include, which means it will include same-sex couples, and he is so distressed he seems to have very little else in his platform.

Huckabee did indeed win the Iowa caucus in ’08, and, before the John McCain organization asserted itself and shot past him, went on to score other contests in southern and Midwestern states in which cultural conservatives play an outsized role in the nominating process.

But this year Huckabee isn’t alone in courting Iowa’s evangelicals. Candidates named Santorum and Cruz and Carson, especially, are telling the crowds what they want to hear, and a dozen others what they think they can get away with and not spook mainstream voters elsewhere.

Huckabee’s lurid warnings of impending imprisonment of Christians and their clergy are reason sufficient to consign him to that category of candidate that might charitably be labeled idiosyncratic. But his understanding of American law, American history, pushes him still farther down when one considers his take on American government, framed by the same-sex marriage case heard only days ago by the U,S. Supreme Court.

In his own words: “Getting a decision from the court, it's not tantamount to saying 'well that settles it. It's the law of the land.' We don't like it if the executive branch overreaches and pretends that it can act in difference to the other two. And neither can we sit back and allow the court, one branch of government to overrule the other two. … [I]f the legislature agrees with that court decision and the representatives of the people -- the elected officials -- if they then put that into legislation and it is signed and enforced by the executive branch, then you have same sex marriage. But until those other two branches act, what you have is a court opinion and nothing else.”

Who, pray tell, did not pass ninth grade civics?

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Sen. Cotton takes helm of GOP Senate “brat pack” with Iran letter In a generational flip-flop, the Senate's direction is being led by a bunch of "young guns," first-termers who are stirring up a hornets' nest of divisiveness between the GOP-controlled Congress and the Obama administration, and Sen. Tom Cotton is currently in front of what could be termed the Republican "brat pack."

With his authorship of a letter warning Iran's leaders that any nuclear agreement they sign with Obama could be revoked with "the stroke of a pen" — a letter signed by 46 other Republican senators — Cotton, 37, of Arkansas, was catapulted to overnight fame.

"First there was Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky who held up bills, conducted an anti-drone talk-athon and generally annoyed his colleagues. Next was Senator Ted Cruz of Texas, who whipped up a campaign that shut down the government," The New York Times said.

"Now comes Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas, another Republican freshman, whose letter to the leaders of Iran warning against a nuclear deal with the Obama administration has caused an international uproar."

Cruz, Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida and Paul, all touted as possible Republican candidates for the 2016 presidential election, signed on to Cotton's letter and, in the firestorm which followed, all three have defended their action.

Paul told Glenn Beck that statements that he regrets signing the letter are "kind of crazy.

“Do I have any regrets about informing another country of how our Constitution works?” Paul asked.

"I would send another one tomorrow. I think the risk of a nuclear Iran is so great that we need to do everything possible to keep us from finding us in a situation where we are going to have a nuclear Iran."

Cruz said he wishes the Obama administration "showed even a fraction of the seriousness and backbone toward Iran that they should manifest in terms of hostility to Congress," CNN reported.

He added, "The Constitution requires that any treaty be submitted to the Senate for ratification. Unfortunately, President Obama has repeatedly defied the law and defied the Constitution. And this Iran deal, I believe, is a historic mistake. I believe it endangers the national security of this country."

However, it was Cotton who wrote the letter, who wrangled 46 GOP senators into signing it, and who is taking the majority of the heat for it, and he has refused to back off.

Bill Kristol, editor of the Weekly Standard, told the Times, "Tom Cotton is ahead of the mainstream of Republicans on foreign policy thinking. Most of those running in 2016 will sound a lot more like Cotton than Rand Paul."

From Readers:

The Road to Ruin . . .

By Donald Kaul That harsh whine you hear in the background — like a buzzsaw getting ready for a log to come down the chute — is the vast right-wing conspiracy revving its engines.

America Rising, an opposition research Super PAC that lives to trash the Clintons, dashed off a press release challenging the notion that Hillary was going to “drive to Iowa” to start her campaign as she said she would. Hillary doesn’t drive, it said. Someone would have to drive her.

Not exactly the Teapot Dome on the scandal meter. But it’s a start.

Observers say that the main thrust of the Republican strategy will be an effort to make her into a Democratic Mitt Romney — rich, privileged, and clueless as to how real people live.

“How can she relate to the cost of gas?” asked Republican strategist Kevin Madden. “How can she relate to rising food prices when she doesn’t shop herself?”

And Rand Paul, a libertarian Republican hopeful, is about to run a series of ads accusing Clinton of “representing the worst of the Washington machine” that’s “destroying the American dream.”

In contrast, the former Hillary Rodham seems to be in a Mr. Rogers mood.

She’s wandering around Iowa, meeting people, and saying, “It’s a lovely day in the neighborhood. Will you be my friend?”

Her announcement, by way of a video, was so low-key as to be boring. She made the obligatory genuflection to hardworking American families who are “struggling to get ahead.” She promised to be their champion. Ho hum.

Expect all of this to change in the coming months. The Republicans say they’re not going to get personal, but they won’t be able to help themselves. That conspiracy won’t let them.

You’re about to be inundated by a veritable tsunami of campaign garbage coming from the dozens of right-wing organizations that have been collecting ammunition for just such an assault.

Whitewater, Troopergate, Vince Foster (If you don’t remember that White House aide, look up the name. Hillary Clinton was supposed to have killed him), sex in

the White House, sex out of the White House, Travelgate, Benghazi, email-gate, her jet-setting ways.

All of this baggage and paranoia will come flooding back in its rancid glory.

Lies will be mixed with truth, truth with exaggeration. There will be a lot of outright fantasy.

My own personal favorite anti-Clinton story is Bill’s former lover who claimed that the Clintons had killed her cat.

It’s the Republican way. Before, during, and after an election they attempt to delegitimize the opposition. Carter, Dukakis, Kerry, Clinton, and Obama all got the same treatment. It’s the only arrow in the Republican quiver.

At some point, however, Hillary will have to come out of her shell and go on the counter-attack. And I think she can do that. For one thing, she’s got a shot at amassing a reported $2.5-billion war chest.

So what if she’s rich? Pretty much all presidential candidates are rich. So what if she’s out of touch? Do you think Jeb Bush shops for his own dinner or washes the dishes every night? And if he did, how much better would he be able to deal with Iran?

The thing that this campaign will demonstrate yet again is that the way we choose U.S. presidents is broken.

We require our candidates to go around with a tin cup begging for money, promising this to that group and that to this other one. And then we expect them to be honest and principled once in office.

That’s unrealistic. If you’re lucky, you get a semi-honest, semi-principled person who campaigns for high-minded goals, without conviction.

Although I will never understand how the Republicans figure that getting rid of health insurance for millions of people qualifies as high-minded.

The ultimate result is either Republican presidents who favor the rich or Democrats who also favor the rich, but not as much.

I just don’t think that’s what the framers of the Constitution had in mind.

At least I hope not.

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So thankful our two sons, Drew and Drake, and their families live in such a great town.

Looking so forward to Eagle football season.

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Ramblings . . .

by Verna Herkamp Since I have to depend on others to take me shopping, I do a lot of ordering from catalogs. I usually get the order in about eight days.

Recently, I made an order on the fifth. It wasn’t in until the twenty-first. When Fred brought the mail in, with it came a foot-long and one and one-half foot wide box.

I assumed it was the order I had made.

When I opened it, there was a lot of crumpled paper to keep the items from bumping around. I took the paper out and there lay six dish clothes, a pair of sunglasses and a pack of four AAA batteries. Where was the clock radio I had ordered the batteries for?

I looked for a paper with an apology, and a promise the other items were on back order and I would get them soon. All I found was the statement of the partial order sent. When I was growing up living in the country, we ordered a lot from the old Sears and Roebuck catalog. We always got what we ordered. But time changes everything.

Maybe the word “bleep” has been in the dictionary a long time. But I can’t remember it being used until recent years. Politicians get bleeped out. Public people you wouldn’t expect it from. I don’t go to the movies anymore or watch them on TV, but I hear they are often pretty bleepy.

The long ago movies were not like real life was. The women were not really that pretty without the makeup as is still true today. The Crooners, Bing Crosby, Perry Como and Vic Damon, made life seem so romantic.

What you see is not what you get.

I was given a new TV for my bithday even though there was nothing wrong with my old one. It just didn’t have all the updated features. The problem is the more you get, the more you have to do. Instead of punching in two numbers, you have to punch in three.

I’m not sure if my aged mind can remember all the new things that the old TV didn’t have. For everything you get a bargain, you have to pay for by buying in the bulk or some other way of getting more out of your pocket.

Abraham Lincoln didn’t know he had it so good, even though he had to walk through the woods to go to school.

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­Quote­of­the­Week “But man is a part of nature, and his war against nature is inevitably a war against himself.” ― Rachel Carson

Laugh-In Corner The other day I went over to a nearby CVS Pharmacy. When I got there, I went straight back to the back of the store to where the Pharmacists' Counter is located and took out my little brown bottle along with a teaspoon and laid them both onto the counter.

The Pharmacist came over, smiled and asked if he could help me.

I said, "Yes! Could you please taste this for me?"

Being I'm a senior citizen...I guess the Pharmacist just went along with me, and picked up the spoon and put a tiny bit of the liquid on his tongue and swilled it around. Then with a stomach-churning look on his face he spit it out on the floor and began coughing.

When he finally was finished, I looked him right in the eye asked, "Now, does that taste sweet to you?"

The pharmacists, shaking his head back and forth with a venomous look in his eyes yelled, "HELL NO!!!"

So I said, "Oh thank God! That's a real relief! My Doctor told me to get my Urine tested for Sugar!"

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“THE PAGES TURNED BACK” (Compiled from White River Journal files)

Thursday,May 7, 1931

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ambling in every form whether as domino, raffle, dice, cards, billiard, pool or snooker games will be taboo in pool halls of Arkansas after June 10 when Act No. 158 of the 1931 General Assembly becomes effective, if the strict provisions of the new statute designed to raise money for payment of pensions to the indigent blind are enforced. Representative Walter W. Raney of McCrory, author of the Act, and himself a pool hall operator, said it is hoped by the new law “to lift the game of pool and billiards from their usual drab and questionable surroundings to the realm of clean, wholesome sport and recreation.”

Arkansas’ common school reorganization and consolidation plan, which has attracted nationwide attention the past several months, is to be made the basis of similar reorganizations in the states of Kentucky, West Virginia and Oklahoma, which states have sent educational research workers here to study the new system in this state.

The Prairie County Livestock Shippers Association will start the shipping season Saturday, May 17. They will ship one car of hogs and two cars of cattle. Last year the farmers shipped eight railroad cars of cows.

The “flogging” of Bud Ralls by two ministers as a lesson in sobriety tonight at Mena, Ark., had the endorsement of the county sheriff and the prosecuting attorney as a “righteous act”.

The flogging took place last month after the man had repeatedly been told by the Apostolic ministers to keep away from liquor while the Red Cross was feeding his family last winter. The whip-

ping took place on a Sunday morning at the man’s home when the ministers learned that Ralls had been drinking again and abusing his family. Sheriff John E. Joplin and Prosecutor J. M. Jackson said they believed it was “a Christian act”; in fact, if the ministers were fined, the sheriff said he would raise the money to pay their fines.

Prof. W. B. Hill, SmithHughes instructor at the Des Arc School, took his class to Scott this week where they were instructed in pecan-budding and grafting by the Smith-Hughes instructor at the school in Scott, Prof. Phil Anderson.

The class is composed of Bill Caskey, Al Richardson, V. O. Purvis Jr., Roy Sparks, Jeff Holmes Jr., Rueben Patton, Boyd Wray, Merle Caskey, Vernon Thompson, Manuel Suitt and honorary member Ross Holmes.

Our old friend, Mr. J. W. Tarkington of the Johnson Chapel neighborhood, one of our most progressive and successful farmers, was in town trading Friday. He remarked that he had a real good team of mules he could sell.

S. S. Conder, R. E. Harper, W. T. Hambrick and Amos Hart were among our North Side friends in town trading Saturday.

School districts in the county have posted estimates made by boards for money needed for the school year 1931-32: Estimates from Des Arc Special District No. 5: General Control: $2,800; Instruction, $18,160; Operation, $2,128; Maintenance, $400; Transportation and Auxiliary Agencies, $4,080; Fixed Charges, $849.35; Captal Outlay, $400; and Debt Service, $7,700.

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amed top graduates of the 1961 class at Des Arc High School are Wanda Livesay, Valedictorian, and Manuel Holcomb, Salutatorian.

Des Arc juniors brought home third place in the District 6A Track Meet held last Friday at Stuttgart. They lost second place by one point.

DeWitt dominated the meet scoring 70 points. Marianna was second with 23 1/2; Des Arc, with 22 1/2. First and second place winners in individual events will go to the State Track Meet. Representing Des Arc will be Jerry Smith, Russell Ewing, John Wayne Cunningham and Freddie Rogers.

The Des Arc High School Choir made a one-day tour of singing engagements Tuesday. The group sang at Cabot High School and Harding Academy. They sang an informal program for the Harding College Chorale, closing the day’s activities with an assembly program at Des Arc. They go on tour again May 8 to DeValls Bluff and Cotton Plant.

The choirs are directed by Larry Bills.

The Des Arc Garden Club held a special call meeting Tuesday night in the educational building of the Methodist Church for the purpose of formulating plans for their community-wide beautification and clean-up campaign. Mrs. Ralph Greer, president says committees are being appointed.

Two local grocerymen, Ervil L. Fetters and Lester McMillen, announce they have purchased the Champion Show calf, shown at the Prairie County 4-H & FFA Fat

Calf & Barrow Show held here April 20. The Champion Calf, enJtered by Jackie Tate, was purchased by Uncle Charley with the Little Rock Packing Company. You can buy steaks and roasts from the champion this weekend at Fetters West End Supermarket and McMillen’s Grocery.

Twelve local artists had their work on display this week at the Arkansas Power & Light Co. Office in observance of National Art Week. The artists include Mrs. Alice Woodward, Mrs. Etta Blankenship, Miss Gale Stewart, Miss Judy Fisher, Mrs. Pearl Calhoun, Mrs. Thelma Gray, Mrs. Dada Greer, Mrs. Farrell Ford, Mrs. Jewel Eddins, Mrs. Sallye DeVore and Miss Carolyn Wray. The art show was sponsored by the Des Arc Garden Club.

W. R. Lee, owner of the Rice Theatre in Des Arc, announces that he has secured the movie “All Hands On Deck” starring Pat Boone and Buddy Hackett for the late show Friday night, May 5. This showing was arranged especially for the juniors and seniors at Des Arc High School.

Justice of the Peace Henry Brown had the following cases in his court the past two weeks: Two local men fined $5 each and costs for disorderly conduct and being drunk on highway; Local man fined $25 and costs for no drivers license, second offense; Two local men fined $10 each and cost for being drunk on the highway; two East Side young men fined $10 each and costs for disturbing the peace and using abusive language.

T hur sda y Ma y 3, 19 84 Central Arkansas Rabbit Club of Des Arc will hold a rabbit show at the AAM Building on Saturday, May 12, at 9 a. m. Rabbit breeders from nearby states are expected to attend. Glen Carr of Illinois will be the visiting judge.

Senator Mike Beebe of Searcy has been announced as the Commence-ment Speaker for the 1984 graduation exercises at Des Arc High School on Friday evening, May 18. The Rev. Jack Bledsoe, pastor of First Baptist Church, will deliver the Baccalaureate. Addresses will be delivered by Miss Kathy Eagle, valedictorian, and Mr. Pat Bruce, salutatorian.

Two girls and one boy from Des Arc High School have been chosen to attend the 42nd session of Girls State and Boys State in June. They are Becky Gales, Cherie Vincent and Cary DeVore.

Unemployment in Prairie County dropped from 14.0% in February to 13.3% in March 1984, according to the Arkansas Employment Security Division.

Lakeside Missionary Baptist Church held its fourth annual MotherDaughter Banquet on Tuesday evening. Mothers who were recognized were Mr. Mayzel Smith with the most daughters, four, present; Mrs. Lena Young, oldest mother; and Mrs. Dennis Kerr and Mrs. Cletus Kirk, for being the youngest mothers present.

Mrs. Lila Pearson and daughters, Mrs. Beth Hambrick, Karen and Sondra, presented a skit and a spe-

cial song.

Thirty-five seniors are set for graduation at DeValls Bluff High School on May 11. Six seniors have been named honor graduates: DeAnna Carin Prince, valedictorian; Barbara Ann Randleas, salutatorian and class president; Amanda Marie Bell, Lisa Morden Graham, Christopher Hall and Tonya Annette Patterson.

Des Arc track teams set new school records at the recent 5AA South District Track Meet at Carlisle last week. The junior boys won the tournament and set new school records. In the 400m Relay, first with 46.49, setting a new school record, were Andy Saxton, Patrick McDonald, Cornelious Earls and Dwayne Jones. The old record, 46.7, was held by Mike Branham, Jerry Saxton, Alan Hayley and Wayne Loving.

In the 800m Relay, 1st 1:39.75- a new school record set by Corey Patterson, Cornelious Earl, John Pool and Patrick Mcdonald (old record, 1.39.9, was held by Charles Allen, Tony Crye, Paul Franklin and Mitchell Saxton). Dwayne Jones set a new school record in the high jump, 6’1”; also in the 100 yd. dash. Senior Romie Jones set a new school record in the high jump, 6’5”. Junior Nichole Blango set new school records in the 800m run, high jump.

New interest rates advertised by Independence Federal Bank in Des Arc, range from 10.50% to 12.25% on Certificates of Deposit. Money Market Accounts: 8.75% and 9.00 %

R. L. Shores Sr., former Stuttgart resident, dies Robert Lee Shores Sr., 82, of Beebe, went to be with the Lord April 21, 2015. He was born in Stuttgart on March 7, 1933 to William Shores and Velma Cooper Shores.

Robert was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was an avid sportsman who loved to bird hunt and duck hunt.

Robert earned his Bachelor of Science at UAM. He worked as an educator for 41 years. He coached football and basketball for 37 years. During his coaching career his Harrisburg athletic teams won state championships in football, basketball and track. He was of the Baptist faith and was a veteran.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 50 years, Ruth Shores in 2009; and three brothers, Thurell, Tommy and Leon Shores.

He is survived by one son, Robert Lee Shores Jr. and his life partner Victor Herec of Atlanta, Georgia; Sharon two daughters: Essex (Stewart) of Coy and Karen Black ( Johnny) of Beebe; four grandchildren, Nicholas Eichler of Columbus, Ohio; Justin Eichler of Bull Head City, Arizona; Tiffany Black of Conway and Dusty Black of Beebe; and one brother, Willie Shores of Stuttgart.

Services were Saturday, April 25, at 10 a.m. at Roller England Funeral Home.

Bro. Mark Quick officiated.

Interment was in Stoney Point Cemetery in Beebe.

The family requests that memorials by made to the Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.

Fred Amos

Fred Amos was Job Corps graduate Fred Amos, born Oct. 18, 1952 in Stuttgart, departed this life Friday, April 17, 2015. Fred confessed Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and was a committed member of Allen Temple M.B. Church under the leadership of Rev. Gilbert Byrd.

Fred attended Holman High School and graduated from Job Corps of San Marcos, Texas in 1969. He served 15 years in the United States Armed Forces Navy and was honorably discharged in 1998. During his military career he received numerous awards.

Fred is preceded in death by his parents Joe and Emmer Amos; sisters, Vivian McAllister, Alice Wyatt, Lizzie Releford and Lucille Robinson; brothers, Alton Amos, Jimmie Amos, Ernest Amos, Louis Amos, Joe Amos Sr., and Joe Amos Jr. Memories will be cherished by sons Omar (Nicole) Amos and Fredrick Amos; daughter, Felisa (Richard) Martell: stepdaughter, Donelle StewartBarrett; grand-daughter, Naiki Amos; grandsons, Dantae and Camron Barrett; brothers, Ralph (Virginia) Martin, Gary (Joann) Amos and John Amos, Donald Ray Perryman, Kenneth Amos; three sisters, Diane Jordan and Nadine Burks and Susan Collins; a dear, devoted friend Joyce Hill; and a host of other relatives Funeral services were Saturday, April 25, at 11 a.m. at Allen Temple M.B. Church, Stuttgart.

Interment was a Meto Cemetery in Humphrey by Integrity Funeral Home.

Jane Cunningham, Des Arc resident, died Saturday

Harry John Buffalo Travis K. Tedford

Memorial Service Travis K. Tedford at Lonoke for interment in Harry Buffalo Salem Cemetery Harry John Buffalo, age 71, of Cabot , passed away on April 29, 2015 surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born in Carlisle on March 18, 1944 to Adolph and Martha Buffalo, In 1969, he began working at DePriest Insurance Agency in Lonoke. He later bought the company changing its name to Buffalo Agency, Inc., and expanding into Cabot.

He served on many insurance company counsels.

He also served on the Lonoke Chamber of Commerce, the Lonoke Zoning Commission, and coached football, softball, and baseball teams for many years.

He loved being with his family and was so proud of his children and grandchildren.

Harry was a longtime member and deacon of Lonoke Baptist Church where he served on two building campaigns and other numerous committees. He was an avid hunter and sportsman. He loved riding and showing his cutting horses.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy, of almost 50 years, and his sons, John David (Tracy) of Cabot, and Matthew of New York City.

He was the loving grandfather to three grandsons, Jett, Blake, and Garrett all of Cabot. Harry is also survived by his mother: Martha Buffalo of Carlisle; two brothers: Marvin Buffalo (Hannah) of England, Bob Buffalo (Joy) of Little Rock; three sisters: Miriam McCallie (Tommy), Judy Moran (John), Marsha Ball all of Carlisle, and sister-inlaw Brenda Buffalo of Cabot.

He was preceded in death by his father, Adolph, and his beloved twin, Larry.

Harry was blessed with many nieces and nephews that he loved dearly.

A Memorial Service will be Friday at 6:30 pm at Lonoke Baptist Church, 406 West Front Street. Visitation will follow immediately after the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are to be made to the Arkansas Alzheimers Association, in memory of Harry Buffalo, 201 Markham Center Drive, Little Rock, AR 72205.

Arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke.

Travis Kelly Tedford, age 86, of Conway, died Saturday, April 25, 2015.

He retired after fifty years as a manager in cotton warehousing. Travis was an Army Veteran of the Korean War and a Methodist.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia “Pat” Tedford, of Conway; son, Stephen Tedford of Conway, Arkansas; daughter, Gloria Woods of Safety Harbor, Florida; sister, Juanita Perkins of Hot Springs, Arkansas; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were at 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 28, at the Smith-Westrook Funeral Home in Beebe.

Interment was in the Salem Cemetery at Austin.

Decoration Day events at two area cemeteries Sunday, May 3, will be the Annual Decoration Day at two local cemeteries.

The Johnson Chapel Decoration Day will include a 11 a.m. service in the church with “dinner on the ground” following.

This has been held each year for over 100 years.

This is the same schedule for the Walter’s Chapel Cemetery north of Carlisle and south of Hickory Plains. This event was reactivated a few years ago.

Elizabeth Jane Cunningham, 71, of Des Arc died Saturday, April 25, 2015 at her home.

She was born November 22, 1943 in Gracemont, Oklahoma to Lyndell and Alice (Morgan) Roach.

Mrs. Cunningham is survived by her husband, Harvey Cunningham; three sons, Mike Garner, Matt Garner and Allen Garner; two daughters, Shari Manzano and Tina Garner, ten grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and one sister, Bertha Butler.

There are no services announced at this time. www. garthfuneralhome.com.

Nancy L. Hayes was retired Stuttgart teacher Nancy Leone Greer Hayes, 80, of Stuttgart went to be with her Lord Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at her home.

Mrs. Hayes was born Jan. 12, 1935, in Brinkley, the only child of Prentiss and Evelyn Barret Greer. She was a speech pathologist in the Stuttgart Public Schools for 38 years and member of First Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors are her husband of 56 years, Garland Hayes; their two children, Danny Hayes and Denni Esquivel, both of Stuttgart; three grandchildren, Tiffany Hargrave (Adam), Jennifer Esquivel and Cody Hayes ( Jona); and four great-grandchildren, Greer, Annalise, Kaelyn and Bella.

A celebration of her life will be held at First Baptist Church at a later date.

World’s oldest person dies at Camden, Ark. Gertrude Weaver, who was named the world's oldest person last week, died in Camden on Monday morning, April 6, a nursing home official confirmed.

Weaver, 116, died at the Ouachita County Medical Center in Camden at 10:12 a.m. from complications from pneumonia, Silver Oaks Health and Rehabilitation Center administrator Kathryn Langley said.

Weaver became the world's oldest person on Wednesday after the death of Misao Okawa, a Tokyo, Japan resident who was 117.

Her designation as the world's oldest person was confirmed by Los Angeles-based Gerontology Research Group.

Weaver was born July 4, 1898, according to Social Security documents, but U.S. Census records from 1900 show a birthdate of April 1898, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette previously reported.

She was born near Lewisville to Charles and Ophelia Gaines and was the youngest of six living children.

Weaver married husband Gennie Weaver on July 17, 1915 and the couple, who had four children, moved to Camden in the early 1930s.

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“Chasing the Light - Prayer” Our Scripture this week is 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 it reads, “16: Rejoice always, 17: pray without ceasing, 18: give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”

I want to ask you this, honestly, how are you doing with that? Paul writes this letter, perhaps the first letter that Paul wrote, to the church in Thessalonica. He wrote it as an encouragement to a young church with new believers who are facing persecution because of that belief.

He wants to reassure them but in Chapter 5 he is also instructing them in ways that they should live as followers of God. In verses 16-18 one of the messages that Paul gives to these Christians is to pray, whatever is going on pray. And don’t just pray, but pray continuously.

Prayer is something I believe we all do whether we are aware of it or not. There is a need deep within the heart of human beings to be connected to something bigger and greater that ourselves.

Phillip Yancey in his book on prayer calls this the “universal cry” and tells a story that during the height of Soviet Communism during the 1950’s party stalwarts created “red corners” with pictures of Lenin where orthodox Christians would have kept their icons. And the newspaper Pravda ran advice to readers in 1950: “If you meet with difficulties in your work, or suddenly doubt your abilities, think of him-of Stalin-and you will find the confidence you need. If you feel tired in an hour when you should not, think of him-of Stalin-and your work will go well. If you are seeking a correct decision, think of him-of Stalin-and you will find that decision.”

Sounds kind of like Christian WWJD bracelets, except that it was WWSD what would Stalin do?

Even the soviet communists, who were also atheists, identification with their leaders, we find the seed or hint of prayer.

For those of us who profess Jesus as our Lord and seek to follow him, prayer is even more important. Jesus was a man of prayer. All of the Gospels witness that Jesus prayed. Matthew, Mark, and Luke all say that Jesus would spend hours out in the wilderness or on top of a mountain praying to his Father. In Luke 6, it says that before Jesus chose for his disciples the 12 who would be his Apostles and his inner circle he prayed all night to God. The disciples knew that Jesus was a man of prayer, that’s why they asked him to teach them to pray, which is where we get “The Lord’s Prayer” today. Even on the night that he was betrayed after the Last Supper, Jesus took his disciples to the garden of Gethsemane to pray.

Jesus’ prayer life was so important that after His resurrection and ascension, the early church modeled their own devotion to prayer after Him. Before the disciples chose someone to replace Judas as one of the twelve they prayed. When Pentecost and the coming down of the Holy Spirit occurred the disciples were praying. When Peter saw his vision about what was clean and unclean he was praying. When Paul received his sight back after the Damascus road experience he was praying. When Barnabas and Paul were commissioned as missionaries by the church in Antioch they prayed to see if it was God’s desire.

When Peter was in prison the church prayed. When Paul and Silas were in prison they prayed. In fact half of the chapters in the book of Acts contains at least one reference to prayer. It is safe to say that prayer was one of the main tasks of the early church and was, I believe, through the Holy Spirit a main way that God strengthened and empowered the early church.

So, what happened to us? How did prayer become an afterthought? How did we go from a people who believed that one of the main things they did was pray to a people who make excuses why they are too busy to pray. And what today are the obstacles to prayer?

I think maybe the biggest obstacle for Americans is that we are undisciplined.

This goes back to how we spend our time but it’s more than that. We are always looking for the next feel-good experience. We want something that pleases our human desires instead of God’s. We are waiting to be in the right “spirit” to pray, but in reality talking to God is like talking to a friend or a spouse. If we only talked when we felt in the right mood we would hardly talk at all.

Another obstacle related to being undisciplined is that most of our prayers are pretty shallow. Most of us don’t pause to silently listen to what God might say. A lot of the time our prayers sound like a list of complaints or a Christmas shopping list than it does being in relationship to God. It’s not that God doesn’t want to hear us talk about what’s going on. But again if you had a spouse that only talked about themselves, what they wanted, or complained about their life how much relationship would you have. You’d probably be on your way to divorce court.

Another obstacle to prayer is unrepented of sin in our lives. Jesus says in Matthew 5:23 So. when you are offering your gift at the altar, if you remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother or sister, and then come and offer your gift.” While we don’t lay gifts down at the temple any more our whole lives are to be a living sacrifice to God. So when we go to pray if there are ways that we have been fooling ourselves or not following the example of Christ we ought to take care of those things so that we can truly be atuned to what God is saying. Also, quite frankly. when I am doing my own thing and not following God there is a pull in my own self away from prayer. I don’t want to pray, because I don’t want to have to change.

Which brings me to my last obstacle of prayer this morning, although there are more, and that’s this: There is an obstacle to prayer because we are not listening. Sometimes we just don’t want to hear what God has to say, because he might be calling us to do things out of our comfort zone. But when you are a Christian and you are trying to follow God and pray, the comfort zone starts expanding in really interesting ways and we just have to roll with it.

I want to end this by sharing a story from the Washington Post about a man named Howard Green who for over ten years has driven through rain and snow four and a half hours twice a month from a retirement home in North Carolina up to Washington DC on Saturdays. And he has done this nine hour trek in order to attend a prayer meeting. Green is retired from the Washington area and moved down to North Carolina to be closer to family. But the man has felt so strongly about the need for prayer that he goes back twice a month just to pray with others as part of this prayer group.

I encourage you to make prayer a priority in your life. If you are only praying three minutes a day, move it up to ten and work your way up. Don’t close your prayers with amen, but keep them open until you go to bed at night and talk to God throughout the day and as Paul encourages, pray without ceasing. Begin to ask God to remove some of the blinders that you have and ask Him to make you aware of your own barriers to prayer.

And when you pray set aside time to listen to what God might be saying to you.

Your friend or spouse doesn’t want you to dominate the conversation - neither does God. I want to invite you to join other Christians next Thursday, May 7, in saying special prayers for our nation. We will have a National Day of Prayer Service on the Courthouse Lawn on May 7 at Noon. I hope you can be there.

Have a blessed week.

Brother Dee

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Beebe, Ark. – Students in the Comparative Religion classes at Arkansas State University-Beebe took a cultural enrichment field trip to the Dallas Metro area, March 20-22.

Ten students participated in the three-day field trip, visiting several religious places, such as the Jain Temple Swaminarayan Mandir in Dallas, the Hindu Temple and Mosque in Irving, the International Buddhist Progress Society in Richardson, the Chua Dao Quang Buddhist Temple and the Sikh Temple of North Texas in Garland, and the Baha’I Faith Center in Plano. The Comparative Religion classes are taught by instructor Eddie Supratman.

Supratman said the trip was a success. “Our students were able to converse well with various religious leaders. They asked deep thoughtful questions and presented themselves in a professional manner.”

The primary goal of the Comparative Religion course is to engage students and guide them in their consideration of intellectual, ethical, and sociopolitical issues in the world’s religions. The students are challenged to compare similarities and distinctions among world religions through the study of history and the moral

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principles that govern a person’s or group’s behavior.

Several students commented on their experiences during the trip.

Gale Tanner, of Searcy, said the trip ‘informed her how to interact with the variety of people that you will encounter throughout your life.’

Kasey Lindsey, of Heber Springs, was ‘introduced to many individuals of several religions, and discovered that some of the things I thought I knew were in fact not the way it was.’

Jessica Jongekryg, of Beebe, added ‘We learned each place we visited of how they showed hospitality and often fed us food.’

Keith Harper, of Ward, commented that ‘the function of college is supposedly to produce well-rounded individuals, tolerant and understanding of society.

This trip did this.’

Dorothy Bell, of Beebe, said ‘What a wonderful way to learn about other people and develop tolerance for their customs and beliefs.’

Megan Williams, of Cabot, added ‘Seeing the religions of all parts of the world, and the people who

follow those religions is far more eye-opening than anything that can be read in a book, or online.’

Sunday School/ Church Attendance Sunday, April 26 IN DES ARC First Baptist Church...221/217 Gospel Mission......................165 Lakeside Miss. Baptist.....64/99 First United Methodist...........71 Faith Missionary Baptist..45/52 Family Worship Center.........62 First Assembly of God........50/53 Fellowship Miss. Baptist....... 35 Church of Christ................17 Church of God of Prophecy.... 19 Living Waters Full Gospel.......26 AREA CHURCHES Hickory Plains Mis Bap 75/100 Morris Chapel Miss Baptist..36 Pleasant Ridge Baptist........... 28 Hickory Plains Methodist ...... 20 Hickory Plains Nazarene...... 17 Hebron United Methodist...32 Judson Memorial Baptist...... 30 Sand Hill Miss. Bapt .. 9

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Fisher-Minton announce May 8 wedding date Michael and Tangie Fisher as well as Jimmy and Minton are Amanda pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their children, Ariel Nichole Fisher, and Jacob Dalton Minton.

The upcoming wedding ceremony will take place on May 8, 2015, at six o’clock in the evening at the Church of God of Prophecy with the groom’s uncle, Pastor Kenneth Ripper, conducting the ceremony.

Grandparents of the bride-elect are Pat Fisher and the late George and Marrie Weatherley, all of Des Arc. Grandparents of the prospective groom are Roy and T.J. Nelson, Robert and the late Earlene Crafford as well as Jimmy Jackson, all of Des Arc and James Minton of Greenbrier.

Everyone is cordially invited to come celebrate the union and to bless this

MaryAnne Williams, Charlotte Wrigley and Debbye Harrison

Hickory Plains United Methodist Church supports Literacy program with fundraisers Mr. Minton and Miss Fisher The Hickory Plains at the American Ag Building on Hwy. 11 in Des Arc. United Methodist Church made a $1,370 donation to the Imagination Library on Tuesday of this week.

Rev. Debbye Harrison, pastor, and Charlotte Wrigley, made the presentation to MaryAnne Williams of Des Arc, coordinaTimmy Roach is doing tor for the Dolly Parton brother Manuel (Mary) Holcomb. Ernestine at- better after doctors adjust- Imagination Literacy protended Des Arc High ed his meds. It was first gram in the local area.

School. She and her hus- thought he had a stroke.

The Imagination Litera--------band, the late Carl Boston, cy Library is a reading proSteve Harvey had knee gram started by Dolly Parhave two sons and one daughter, six grandchil- replacement surgery this ton. “It is a service that prodren and seven great past Friday. He is home vides books monthly to grandchildren.

Manuel and convalescing nicely. children 0-5 years,” said and Ernestine are the chil- He was to begin physical Williams. dren of the late Mabel Hol- therapy on Tuesday.

Rev. Harrison advised Also having knee re- that the money raised comb. placement surgery was Jan --------Prayers are sent to York. According to family Jan came Fonda English who is hos- members, pitalized with staff infec- through the surgery great and is getting back to her tion. old chipper self.

----------------Linda Horn had to have Jerry and Shirley Mcseveral staples applied to a cut she received in a recent Neill of Beebe were in Des fall involving her walker. Arc on Wednesday afterRecovery wishes are sent noon. They stopped by the her way. She is the wife of Journal office to renew Skin cancer is the most the late Benny Horn and their subscription.

Jerry is the son of the common cancer in the US, the mother of Fonda Englate Norm and Ora McNeill and each year there are lish. and a brother of John Mc- more new cases of skin --------Barbara White is in St. Neill, Margaret Hansmann cancer than the combined of breast, Vincents hospital where and Lela Rogers of Des Arc. incidence Jerry suffers with severe prostate, lung and colon she is having complications with her colon. Doc- arthritis and has been cancer. Skin cancer can aftors tried one method of wheelchair bound for eight fect anyone, regardless of treatment that did not years. Shirley said, “We just skin color, gender or age. In work and was getting came over for the ride fact, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in worse. Prayers Barbara is today.” the course of a lifetime. better soon.

These facts may be alarming, but because skin cancer is mainly a behavioral disease, it is highly preventable.

"About 86 percent of melanomas and 90 percent of nonmelanoma skin cancers are associated with exposure to the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays," said Perry Robins, MD, president of The Skin Cancer Foundation. "That's why embracBride-elect of Lane Huggins ing proper sun protection couple.

A wedding reception will be held after the ceremony

Personally Prayers are sent to Glenda Churchwell who has been having various health issues recently. She had to go to the hospital on Tuesday for blood work and was until the early morning hours on Wednesday returning home.

--------Anna Johnston, the Journal’s faithful Morris Chapel Church attendance reporter, will be having rotator cup repair surgery May 7. Doctor’s report that there are a couple of small tears and want to repair them now before they worsen.

---------It has been reported that Chuck Hanson was released from the hospital on Wednesday this week after being treated for COPD. His wife, Teresa Hanson, was traveling back and forth staying with Chuck and working at the Des Arc Nursing and Rehabilitation Center where she is Director of Nurses. Continued get well wishes are sent your way, Chuck.

--------Ernestine (Holcomb) Boston of Humnoke visited the Journal office on Tuesday to renew her subscription. She came to visit her

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came from Sunday lunches cooked and served by church members for people of the community.

According to Williams, each $30 donation provides one year's subscription for monthly books for a child.

"Recent 'report card' scores for Des Arc Schools proves that this program is effective. Best of all it is free to every parent who enrolls their child. Students' ability and eagerness to read has greatly increased since this program began in the county," said Mary Anne Williams, the county spokesperson.

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the importance of literacy.

"Teaching children to read began with the church in the Middle Ages when the Bible began to be available to individuals. The church made reading a priority so that all people could read the Bible for themselves."

Anyone interested in making a donation can do so by contacting either of the banks in Des Arc. In honor and in memory gifts can be made and the person or families will be notified.

"Literacy is the responsibility of everyone," Williams said.

Skin Cancer Awareness Month Tips from the Skin Cancer Foundation

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Apply 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) of sunscreen to your entire body 30 minutes before going outside.

Reapply every two hours or immediately after swimming or excessive sweating.

Keep newborns out of the sun. Sunscreens should be used on babies over the age of six months.

Examine your skin head-to-toe every month.

See your physician every year for a professional skin xam.

For more information, visit the Foundation's website, SkinCancer.org, which features more than 600 pages of medically-reviewed content on skin cancer prevention, early detection and treatment.

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To the People of Des Arc: *********** I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you who helped Rick and me when we had our recent vehicle accident.

The food, prayers, visits and just total concern were and are still amazing.

I have said it many times and I will say it again, Des Arc is the best place to live and work. Had I lived in a larger city, Shawn or Chris Fisher would not have known me. I can’t recall a lot of that day, but I do know that they were among the first ones there and calmed me when I was scared to death.

There are too many of you to mention, but I thank each and every one of you.

I also want to thank Cami Cox. You got me where I needed to be. Mary King and Mary Tallent, we couldn’t have gotten along without you.

Just know from the bottom of my heart, I thank you all.

Rick Brumley and Diane Tate-Brumley

is critical year-round. You'll reduce your skin cancer risk and help prevent wrinkles, leathery skin and brown spots."

Follow The Skin Cancer Foundation's Prevention Guidelines to stay sunsafe: Seek the shade, especially between 10 AM and 4 PM. Do not burn.

Avoid tanning and never use UV tanning beds.

Cover up with clothing, including a broadbrimmed hat and UVblocking sunglasses.

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FInally! A few hours of sunshine! We’ll take the cooler weather as long as the sunshine stays!

We would like to acknowledge a couple of Natioanl celebrations this weeek. There was Administrators and Professionals week. We hope you had the chance to say “thank you” to those who keep the everyday paperwork flowing in your job place.

Second, we celebrated National Jelly Bean Day. Jelly Beans have been around a very long time and now come in so many flavors!

Our week began with worship services led by the Des Arc First United Methodist Church and Faih Missionary Baptist Church. We truly enjoy hearing the Gospel.

The Resident Council met this week for their monthly meeting. We appreciate their hard work and depend on

them working for the good of the residents.

The DANRC General Store was opened this week so that the residents could shop for gifts for others and items they felt they couldn’tt live without.

We enjoyed the Resident birthday party this week with cake and all the trimmings.

Our friends, the Disciples, are a wonderful part of our Friday’s here at DANRC. They are very dependable and a talented group.

Jordan popped and served delicious popcorn on Saturday just before we settled in for a good movie.

We will be going to DeValls Bluff to the Fort Lincoln Fest to raise money for our activity fund.

Residents are hoping to be able to go to the Memphis Zoo on May 14. It will depend on the weather.

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10 and we will be honoring our Mother’s here at DANRC on Tuesday, May 5 at 2:00 p.m.

We will be celebrating National Nurses Day Wednesday, May 6 and National Nursing Home Week May 1016.

Of course, we have had games, Ball Toss, movies, keeping up with the local and national news, crafts, visits from Snowball, several competitive games of cards and played Bingo.

We would to invite the community to stop by for a visit. Volunteers are always welcome.

That is all for now. So until next time, have a great rest of the week and enjoy the sunshine!

Teresa Henley Activity Director

Free Eye Exams available to Qualified Seniors NORTH LITTLE ROCK, ARK. (April 27, 2015) – Older people 65 plus who have not had an eye exam in three years may qualify for a medical eye exam and care for up to one year at no out-of-pocket cost through EyeCare America.

To apply, visit www.EyeCareAmerica.org or call 877-887-6327 weekdays between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

EyeCare America, the public service program of the Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, represents 6,000 volunteer ophthalmologists across the United States. Since 1985, the program has helped 1.8 million people through free eye exams promoted at senior centers and by social workers at organiza-

tions like CareLink.

The program is made possible because participating ophthalmologists accept Medicare and/or other insurance reimbursement as payment in full, and patients without insurance are treated at no charge.

Those who are determined to be at increased risk for glaucoma and have not had an eye exam in 12 months or more may be eligible to receive a free glaucoma eye exam if they are uninsured. Those with insurance are billed for the glaucoma portion of the exam. Eyeglasses are not covered.

“If you or a family member are 65 years or older and it has been three years or more since you received

an eye exam or if you are at high risk for glaucoma, you could be eligible for free services,” said Debbie Gillespie, CareLink Outreach Manager. “It is well worth your time to visit www.EyeCareAmerica.org or make a call today to determine eligibility.”

Last year more than 18,000 people in Faulkner, Lonoke, Monroe, Prairie, Pulaski and Saline counties were CareLinked with information and resources to help them stay active and in their own homes, avoiding more costly care. Older people and their caregivers can get the information and assistance they need from CareLink at 501-3725300, toll-free 800-4826359 or by visiting carelink.org.

H U R S D A Y From the Kitchen of Rev. Jaimie Alexander, Methodist Minister at Bella Vista

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Easy to Make Recipes From Rev. Jaimie Alexander

Easy - that is sometimes my favorite word in a recipe.

I constantly hear people say that they like to prepare easy recipes.

Easy is the connecting word for this week's recipes.

The recipes for Easy French Onion Hamburger Steaks, Pineapple Walnut Salad, Balsamic Green Bean Salad, and Sour Cream Chocolate Muffins are all easy!

So tie on your apron and enjoy these easy recipes!

Easy French Onion Hamburger Steaks 1.5 pounds ground beef ½ teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon ground mustard 1 small onion thinly sliced 1 (10.5-ounce) can French onion con densed soup - undiluted 1 (.75-ounce) packet brown gravy mix ½ cup water 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Crumble the ground beef into a large bowl and sprinkle with the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and ground mustard. Blend well. Divide the mixture into 4 equal amounts and form them into patties.

Place a nonstick skillet over mediumhigh heat. Once the pan is hot, place the steaks in the skillet and allow them to cook without touching them for about 4 minutes. Flip them over and cook them for an additional 4 minutes. (You want to get a nice dark brown color on them - that's where the flavor is.) Remove the steaks from the pan and allow them to rest on paper towels.

Drain away all but about 2 tablespoons of the grease from the pan. Put the pan back on the heat and add the sliced onions. Cook until just translucent (about 3 minutes). Add the undiluted onion soup, gravy mix, and water and stir well. Bring to boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, and stir in the Worcestershire sauce. Add the hamburger steaks back to the pan and cook until they are done to your liking.

Pineapple Walnut Salad (actually makes a great dessert also!)

2 – 15 to 20 oz cans of crushed pineapple in juice 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 8 oz Cool Whip frozen whipped top-

ping, thawed ½ cup powdered sugar 1½ cup walnuts, coarsely chopped Drain pineapple well in a mesh strainer.Combine pineapple, cream cheese, and vanilla; mix well.Gently fold in Cool Whip.Stir in powdered sugar and walnuts.Chill several hours and serve cold.

Balsamic Green Bean Salad 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces 1/4 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons lemon juice 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 large red onion, chopped 4 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese Place beans in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cook, covered, 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender.

Drain and immediately place into ice water. Drain and pat dry.

In a small bowl, whisk oil, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, garlic powder, mustard and pepper. Drizzle over beans. Add onion; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in tomatoes and cheese. Yield: 16 servings (3/4 cup each).

Sour Cream Chocolate Chip Muffins 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2/3 cup sugar 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 egg 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream 5 tablespoons butter, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup mint or semisweet chocolate chips In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Combine the egg, sour cream, butter and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in chocolate chips.

Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Yield: 1 dozen.

SORRY! No News from Senior Citizens Center this week “Meals on Wheels” in British Columbia

General questions asked about Social Security....

GENERAL Question: Now that my husband and I have a large family, we’ve hired a housekeeper that comes once a week. Do we have to withhold Social Security taxes from our housekeeper’s earnings?

Answer: It depends on how much you’re paying the housekeeper. If you pay a housekeeper or other household worker $1,900 or more in cash wages throughout the year, you must deduct Social Security and Medicare taxes. This holds true for a cleaning person, cook, gardener, babysitter, or anyone else who provides services for you. In addition, you must report these wages once a year. There are exceptions, for example, when you are hiring a company or independent contractor and paying them a fee for services instead of wages to an individual. You can learn more about household workers and tax deductions by reading our publication, Household Workers, at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs.

RETIREMENT Question: Although I stopped working a few years ago, I had additional seasonal earnings after my retirement. Will my monthly Social Security retirement benefit increase?

Answer: Possibly. And, you can get Social Security retirement or survivors benefits and work at the same time. Each year, we review the records for all working Social Security recipients to see if additional earnings may increase their monthly benefit amounts. If an increase is due, we calculate a new benefit amount and pay the increase retroactive to January following the year of earnings. You can learn more about how work affects your benefits by reading our publication, How Work Affects Your Benefits, at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs.

Question: I served in the military, and I’ll receive a military pension when I retire. Will that affect my Social Security benefits?

Answer: You can get both Social Security retirement benefits and military retirement at the same time. Generally, we don’t reduce your Social Security benefits because of your military benefits. When you’re ready to apply for Social Security retirement benefits, go to www.socialsecurity.gov/applyonline. This is the fastest and easiest way to apply. For your convenience, you can always save your progress during your application and complete it later. And thank you for your military service!

DISABILITY Question: I have been collecting disability benefits for a few years, but I’m getting healthy enough to work again. Can I return to work while getting Social Security disability benefits?

Answer: Yes, you can return to work while receiving Social Security disability benefits. We have special rules to help you get back to work without lowering your initial benefits. You may be able to have a trial work period for nine months to test whether you can work. If you get disability benefits and your condition improves or you return to work, you must report these changes to us. Call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) or contact your local Social Security office. You can find your local office by visiting www.socialse-

curity.gov/locator.

Question: My father collects disability benefits, but he is interested in trying working again. Is there a program that helps disabled people find work while they’re collecting Social Security disability benefits?

Answer: Social Security’s Ticket to Work program can help beneficiaries go to work, get a good job that may lead to a career, save more money, and become financially independent.

This program doesn’t affect your disability benefits—you can keep collecting your benefits while participating. Ticket to Work is a free and voluntary program that gives beneficiaries real choices to help them create and lead better lives. You can learn more about our Ticket to Work program at www.socialsecurity.gov/work or www.socialsecurity.gov/work/home.html.

SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME Question: My father receives Supplemental Security Income. He recently moved, but he hasn’t reported his new address to Social Security yet. What’s the easiest way to do that?

Answer: You can check your address online by using your personal my Social Security account at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. It is very important that Social Security has your father’s most up-to-date information, including any change in income, resources, or living arrangements. This will guarantee that he is getting the benefit amount to which he is entitled. You can learn more about the rights and responsibilities of Supplemental Security Income recipients at www.socialsecurity.gov/ssi Question: I am about to get married, and I currently receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Will getting married affect my payments?

Answer: Yes, getting married can change your SSI benefits, and you need to report it to us. If you marry, your spouse's income and resources may change your SSI benefit. If you and your spouse both get SSI, your benefit amount will change from an individual rate to a couple’s rate. Although getting married won’t usually affect your Social Security disability or retirement benefits, that is not the case if you receive SSI payments. Learn more by reading our publication, Supplemental Security Income, at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs.

MEDICARE Question: I need proof that I receive Medicare benefits. Where can I get a letter proving that?

Answer: If you need proof that you get Social Security benefits, Supplemental Security Income, or Medicare, get an instant benefit verification letter online by using your personal my Social Security account. If you don’t receive benefits, your letter will serve as proof that you don’t receive benefits. If you recently applied for benefits, the letter will make that clear as well. The information on your benefit verification letter will include information that applies to your situation. You can set up your secure, personal my Social Security account at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount.

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Area Community News GrEGory GLEaNiNGS even imagine how his Mom Rebecca and Dad Kyle and all the grandparents felt at this meeting where all the contestants were honored and he was FIRST PLACE WINNER? Wish I had been there!

-----Rev. Dan Weeks is getting better and trying to stay off of the pain pills.

His wife, Kristie, called me Monday and reported he hoped to be back this Sunday. I hope so, because Mickey Holder spoke Sunday and it is gonna be my time and no one wants that—I talk too much. Holder Boy did good, though.

Jena Pfeffer spent the weekend in Searcy with the Lynn Tranums.

Son, Stan, came Thursday from Conway and did lots of things—plowed the garden to “ready to plant” stage- but rain came Friday, but I was too tired to do anything anyway.

Granddaughter Anne of Little Rock came, too. Then we all three joined Raymond and Barbara Bowen, Rick and Mary Ann Thomas and Danny and Belinda Pentecost of Marquette, Mich. at The BOAT in Des Arc for fish AND? Those folks chose Thursday night because it is Senior Night there and a little cheaper—so! I went to see how to act when I get to be a Senior! Stan, Belinda, Mary Ann and Bar-

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bara were in the same class—so we held that table for 2 hours!!

Fun, it was.

Danny and Belinda left Friday for Little Rock for their visit with Sue Chaney and Pete and Jill Burks. Saturday I picked up Roseanne Fisher in Des Arc and then Debbie Butler and granddaughter, Danica at Cabot, to join the Burks, Sue Chaney and the Pentecosts for a visit.

Miss Brady Holder of Des Arc came down with the stomach virus last week. Billye Holder went for her as her Mom, Nicole, is in Minnesota. with her Mom who had a stroke. Then Billye got it.

Hopefully that will be all that does get it, in our neck of the woods!

Rowland and Karla Clark and Peyton spent several days last week at Harrison with her father, Mr. and Mrs. Brent McKnight. Monday, Peyton was taken to the doctor and had an ear infection.

Troy and Darlene Tims visited Mrs. Ruth Canard at Tupelo during the weekend. Her son and caregiver, Toby Canard, died last week.

Journe Morgan of McCrory spent Sunday night with Robert and Tammie Doss.

Rosetta

If you're an older senior citizen and can no longer take care of yourself, the government says there's no Nursing Home care available for you.

So, what do you do? You opt for Part G .

Our plan gives anyone 65 years or older a gun (Part G) and four bullets. You are allowed to shoot four politicians. This means, of course, that you'll be sent to prison where you'll receive three meals a day, a roof over your head, central heating & air conditioning, cable TV, library, and all the Health Care you need. Need new teeth? No problem.

Need glasses? That's great. Need a hearing aid, new hip, knees, kidney, lungs, sex change, or heart? They're all covered.

As an added bonus, your kids can come and visit you at least as often as they do now!

And, who will be paying for all of this? The same government that just told you they can't afford for you to go into a nursing home. And....you can get rid of 4 useless politicians while you're at it.

Is this a great country or what?

Now that we've solved your senior financial planning, enjoy your weekend...

Entries for Rice Recipe Contest due June 12 tronic copy of their recipe as well as a hard copy of the entry form and three copies of 8.5 x11 inches, typed recipe for the judges.

The recipe should be in standard format including the ingredients with measurements in order of use, followed by step-by-step preparation and cooking methods.

The number of servings as well as the cost per serving should also be included. Example: (Total cost of dish divided by number of servings = cost per serving) Mail entry forms to: Dianna Bowen, Lonoke County P O Box 357, Lonoke, AR 72086. Electronic copies should be sent to dbowen@uaex.edu.

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Think of that rice in your pantry as a blank canvas on which to create a dish that could win the 2015 Arkansas Rice Expo Recipe Contest.

“This contest is an opportunity to show off your kitchen creativity and showcase a grain that’s a staple worldwide,” said Dianna Bowen, Lonoke County extension agent for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. Bowen chairs the rice contest committee for the Cooperative Extension Service.

The deadline for receipt of entries is June 12 and winners of the preliminary round will be notified by July 1.

The fourth annual contest will be held Friday, Aug. 7, in conjunction with the Arkansas Rice Expo at the Grand Prairie Center in Stuttgart.

In addition to showing off the versatility and benefits of rice, the contest is also meant to encourage safe food handling skills, advance cooking skills and showcase rice growing in Arkansas -- which is the nation’s No. 1 rice grower, Bowen said.

How to enter Rice in any form must be the prominent ingredient in the recipe and ingredients should be easily obtained in any local grocery store.

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By Rosetta Lockhart I wanted to share with you the accomplishment of an offspring of one of Gregory’s finest - Kyle Brown. As you will read it is an art contest that is educational, the quotations where it is explained what his art piece is about are the words young Carter told Dad Kyle to write underneath. All of the writing below was on the pamphlet given guests.

“Carter Brown, age 6, son of Kyle and Rebecca Brown of Cabot and grandson of Donny and Michelle Brown of Gregory, won first place in Kindergarten division of the Arkansas Attorney General's 2015 Child Safety Poster Contest, "Bring Our Missing Children Home." Brown's description of his winning poster: "A boy and his dad are separated because the child is tricked by a stranger. The father loves his son, so he searches for his son. The boy loves his father, and hopes to be back with his father. He wishes he had stayed by his father instead of talking to the stranger.

The hearts stand for love. One for the father's love, one for the son's love, and the third for the love they have once back together in their home."

Rosetta says ”This makes me so proud to know Carter”. Can you

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Entry forms and complete contest rules may be downloaded from http://www.uaex.edu/riceexpo/ or by contacting your county extension office.

Winners must be present at the awards presentation to receive prizes. Winners who fail to appear at the presentation will automatically forfeit all awards.

The winner will earn $200, with $150 going to second place and $100 for third place.

The first place winner’s recipe will be highlighted in the 2016 Rice Expo Cookbook.

For more information or a complete list of the rules contact your local County

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A big thank you to Kristi Flud for mowing the Community Building yard last week.

Happy Mother’s Day to all Mother’s, May 10. Hickory Plains Cemetery Decoration is that day, too. Mr. Doyne Turner is out there on Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Everyone appreciates the yearly donations for the upkeep of the Cemetery.

Recently, I heard a great story on CBS about a couple that had been married for 81 years. When she was asked how they stayed together that long, she said,” Always let him have MY way!” They told Sunday on CBS, this precious lady died last week . What a treasure they shared together.

I took Ethel and HL McCall to LR St. Vincents last Wednesday for Ethel to have a CT. They wanted to buy my lunch, so we enjoyed a good meal at Jacksonville Western Sizzlin.

Please pray for Ethel to get good results. She has to have heart tests done soon also.

Christian and Carl Weaver and Adrienne were here for Supper, turkey strips and French fires Wednesday night. They were in and out, Christian stayed few nights. Christian beat Papaw 5 games in Cribbage last week. Papaw won the sixth game, so played a 7th to see if Papaw’s luck was changing, but Christian won that one, too.

King Kat Crew was at Ashdown, AR for 4 meals (2)Thursday and (2) Friday.

They were there during all the rain, thunder and lightning Friday. Glad they made it home safe, late Friday night, around midnight.

Papaw met Tracy Cochran in Lonoke last Thursday to get Casey & Madie Cochran. They spent the night with us..

Aunt Clara Clark came to see them Thursday night.

Uncle Monte got to see them Friday morning. Tracy came to get them Friday.

She had to pick up fish and chicken and meal mix at King Kat for a fish fry they were going to enjoy at a friends’ house Friday night.

Bob & I ate at Coco’s at Austin Friday night. It was our first time and we really liked it.

Jerry Whittenburg cooks every year in King Kat’s little kitchen for the Whittenburg Reunion. Jerry was at Carter Harrisons’ Saturday morning to get the kitchen, fish, etc. They always had it in Carlisle, but this is their 2nd year to have it at Hebron Church. They had fifty-eight in attendance.

Hulen, Joe, Buddy & Lillie Mae Gibbons were able to attend along with family

from Iowa, TX and Nebraska. Years ago, we spent time with that family. I know they have a good time and know they were thankful for nice weather.

Bully & Granny Nell Price had a WHOLE gang at their house for her 83rd birthday Saturday. They had different kinds spaghetti, salads, etc.

Some of the grandkids didn’t get to come. Their son, Rodney, didn’t get to come, but was to come in Wednesday for a few days.

Clara Clark and I along with a lot of Evans families attended the wedding of Sheila (Evans) Bare & Steve Lee Saturday. It was at Landmark Baptist Church in Carlisle. It was a beautiful wedding and reception.

Hope all had a good, but safe time at DAHS Prom this past weekend.

Clara Clark and I went to the Community Service at our church Sunday night. The Praise and Worship was great. The two testimonies were FAITH BUILDERS, Talley Sanner and Glenda Churchwell.

Chuck & Barbara (Walters) Miller came in form NM late last week. The family was in and out at Ms. Maxine’s to visit.

Chuck and Barbara left early Monday morning. It is always so hard on Ms. Maxine when they leave, so she just has to enjoy their treasured time together.

Ms. Madeline Holland can’t walk good enough or take care of herself. She had fallen Monday and has gotten worse.They were to take her to her doctor Wednesday, then was to be checked in to the Des Arc, Nursing and Rehab. Please keep her and the family in your Prayers!

The wedding Sara Beth Waller, bride elect of Mark Colton Johnson will be May 2, 2015 at 6 p.m. at Johnson Farms in Hickory Plains. (It is under con-

struction, just under mile So. of the Hwy 13/38 Intersection or 14 miles North of I-40 in Carlisle.)

The next “Ladies Drop By” will be Tuesday will be May 12th at 1PM at the Hickory Plains Methodist Church. Come join us, we have FUN! (EARLY INFO DAHS CLASS OF 1970) Class of 1970 will meet for their 45th Reunion, May 30, 2015. Gather at Dondie’s in Des Arc, around 6:30PM, eat around 7PM. Banquet room upstairs. PLEASE SPREAD THIS INFO! 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. Dinner SPECIALS on TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS! Come out & enjoy!

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- 2:30PM, Sat.10AM1:30PM. (REMINDER) For people to call 870-854-3703 or email me (OpalCrider@centurytel.ne t) 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 May 2nd to Justin White & Dennis Tipton!

Happy Birthday May 3rd to Sissy Hill & Jim Kirk!

Happy Birthday May 4th to Mary Holcomb & Evan Martin!

For the kind of sorrow God wants us to experience leads us away from sin and results in salvation. 2 Corinthians 7:10, NLT

Need to ask if anyone knows where the dance was held and for sure who is leaning against door???

NEW BETHEL NEWS Donna Kelly, Correspondent

Another rather unsettled week, weather-wise.

We have had a lot of sick folks with colds and coughs.

John did not feel like going to church on Sunday. He had aches and pains in his feet and also coughs.

John and I have a doctor’s appointment next week.

I visited Mamie Guess

on Saturday afternoon.

I had a phone call on Sunday afternoon from Charlene Highfill. She was making plans to make a trip to Texas to see family members.

We missed Joyce Taylor in church. She has not been feeling well lately.

The ladies and men’s Bible Study classes have enjoyed getting together again.

We have missed Robin Sample. She has not been feeling well lately. We are remembering her and others.

We are glad to have Randal Mills back. He had to work nights for a few weeks. He seems to be recovering from his hip surgery real well.

We wish everyone good health and better weather in weeks to come.

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Master Gardeners have crowd for Sixth Annual Fundraiser

Prairie County Master Gardeners: Pictured left to right are: Debora Carpenter, Sherry Bullock, Janice Sample, Idena Greenwalt, Linda Price, Carolyn Marek, Patsy McMullen, Lonna Rhodes, Larry Anthony, Dee Black, Janet Turnage, Janis Toll and Chris Weems. Not pictured: Lynda Andrews, Rhonda Betzner and Gail Norman.

The Prairie County Master Gardeners held their Sixth annual “Gardening on the Grand Prairie” session Saturday, April 25 at the Hazen United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall with 60-70 participants.

The program for “The Tranquil Garden” started at 10:00 a.m. with Dee Black presenting “Success with Succulents.”

Dee, the owner of Hazen True Value, is a retired teacher and a member of the Prairie County Master

Gardeners. She is also the grandmother of “six adorable grandchildren”, Dee showed the basics for planting and caring for the succulents and then gave each person a small pot with a plant in it.

Amy Carroll, the second speaker, received a Master of Science of Agriculture degree from Arkansas State University in 2003. She worked for the U of A Cooperative Extension Service for five years in plant pathology.

Amy talked about “Com-

mon Plant Diseases” and gave some remedies to take care of them. She had a power point presentation that showed some symptoms of infestation.

Carroll opened the Grand Prairie Garden Center in September, 2014.

She is a Master Gardener and has two young daughters.

Jackie Johnson, Master Gardener in Arkansas County, is owner of Lauren’s Garden in DeWitt.

She spoke about, “Adding Color to the Garden in Pots

and Landscape Plantings.”

She showed many examples during her talk.

Jackie and her husband run the Garden business.

They have a daughter in her second year of college at the University of Arkansas at Monticello.

Janet Turnage, president of PCMG, was the emcee for the day. She was assissted by Janis Toll and Lonna Rhodes, who handled the door prizes and raffle.

Mrs. Betty Henderson of Stuttgart won the award

and recognition as the oldest Master Gardener present. She will be 97 years old in May and belongs to the Arkansas County club.

Lunch was served between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

Patsy McMullen was chairman for the luncheon. Linda Price and Carolyn Marek were in charge of the decorations.

After the program, most of the attendees went to the home and garden of Lonna and Jim Rhodes for a tour of the gardens all

around their home.

Debora Carpenter’s comment of the tour was, “This is fantastic and represents so much work and planning.”

The Greater Little Rock Garden Clubs will host their Garden Tour May 2-3, in Pleasant Valley. Some members plan to attend.

The next regular meeting of the Prairie County Master Gardeners will be Tuesday evening, May 19 at 6:00 p.m. at BancorpSouth.

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Prairie County Extension Homemakers Clubs hold Spring Council meeting

2015 Spring EHC Council Meeting The Prairie County Extension Homemakers Spring Council meeting was heldThursday, April 23, 2015 at the Prairie County Fairgrounds. The theme for the meeting was " EHC Volunteers plant seeds of kindness". Oak Prairie and Couponistas Clubs hosted the meeting, providing morning refreshments and decorating the tables.

The meeting opened

with a welcome from Barbara Holmes, followed by a response from Faye Carlisle.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice President, Janice Bell. Members then recited the Homemakers Creed and President, Mitzi Osborne shared the thought of the day.

Mitzi Osborne acknowledged members that have passed away in the year.

They are Pat Patterson,

Jean VanHouten, Eloise Libby, and Audrey Carlin.

Biscoe Club distributed door prizes .

Barbara Ingle and Faye Carlisle led the group in a song, "Sunshine, Sunshine".

The guest speakers were: Melissa Fumell from The Call, She told how we can help and encourage foster and adoptive parents by providing food and support.

Mitzi Osborne, County EHC president, left with Melissa Furnell of “The Call”.

Each Club in the county present brought items of support for the organization that included cake mixes, frosting, marshmallows, graham crackers, Hershey bars, bubbles, pails and water guns for foster and adoptive parents.

Amy Carroll from Grand Prairie Garden Center talked about plants and showed how to make container gardens. One which was to repel mosquitoes.

After a delicious potluck lunch, the business meeting was called to order by Mitzi Osborne, Council president.

Roll call was answered by 26 members, one visitor, FCS/4H agent Shea Wilson, and 6 children.

Minutes from the fall council were distributed and approved. Thelma Gray, Council, presented the treasurer's report.

The rolling storage cart for tables was there for all to see.

The clubs all brought items for our service project which included cupcake pans, cake mixes, frosting, marshmallows, graham crackers, Hershey bars, pails, bubbles, and water guns. This was all for

The Call.

We were reminded to elect club officers, collect dues, and complete membership forms at our May club meetings.

Following the business meeting, Shea Wilson installed the new-old council officers. They are: President, Mitzi Osborne, VicePresident, Janice Bell, Secretary, Dawanna Keys, and Treasurer, Thelma Gray.

Janice Bell, Vice President, leads the EHC Council group in the Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting was held at the Prairie County Fairgrounds.

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Hazen Study Club meeting ruse for surprise “Grandma Shower” The Hazen Study Club held its last meeting of the club year Thursday night, April 23, at 6:30, at the BanCorp South Community Room. Instead of the traditional Ladies Night Out, the members opted for a Pot Luck Salad Dinner with a surprise Grandma Shower for Donna Coleman. A corsage of Pink was pinned on her left shoulder.

Donna’s son and daughterin-law, Caleb and Becca Coleman, are expecting their first child in August.

In celebration of this upcoming event, club members created a room of pink for the meeting.

Tables were covered with several different shades of pink. And, in consideration of Donna’s obsession for bunnies, they were placed

Grandma’s Rules were read

by Gloria StrohL and are: If I’m home, you are always welcome.

If you’re hungry, help yourself to anything.

If I don’t have what you are hungry for I will cook it or go get it.

If you break something, it’s alright.

If you need anything, I’ll buy it for you.

If you make a mess, help me clean it up. It’ll be o.k.

When you leave, give lots of hugs and kisses.

Wherever you go, no matter how old you are, ALWAYS remember that your Grandma loves you!

President Louise Mangum asked the blessing before everyone en-

Clubs Scholarship. Marilyn Burroughs confirmed a change in another club’s status and Hazen Study Club voted unanimously to increase their contribution to this fund.

The banquet table, covered in pink, also had pink appointments. Serving as the centerpiece, all game prizes were placed in the middle. Donna, who wasn’t aware of the shower, had the first game and Carolyn Marek was the winner of Donna’s prize. After that, all the games were grandma/baby-oriented.

They were totally entertaining and varied.

A “Price Is Right” game was all about baby products.

An artistic competition was drawing a baby on a paper plate that was on top

Mother-to-be, Becca Coleman at strategic places.

The serving table was centered with a white lace overlay with a hot pink umbrella spread at one end and a wire white bunny standing by a hot pink poster of “Grandma’s Rules” at the other. The

joyed the impressive array of salads - chicken, spaghetti, corn, broccoli/cauliflower, lime jello, cherry pink fluff and a delectable cheese ball.

The only business discussed at the meeting concerned the Hazen Women’s

of your head. Two nursery rhyme games had seasoned grandmas wracking their memory to recall the lines. Word games included “Baby/Grandma related words starting with the first letter of all the letters of “Congratulations”, sug-

Honoree Donna Coleman, left and daughter-in-law Becca Coleman gested names for the new baby, Baby Trivia and “Tips for Grandma”.

Three games of chance were also played. Some of the most interesting things were learned during this game time: Disposable diapers were invented in 1942.

Newborns use an average of 8 to 10 diapers a day.

The Muffin man lives on Drury Lane . And even though we spent HOURS reading nursery rhymes when our kids were young, most members would be hard pressed to correctly recite one in its entirety!

All game prizes were awarded to Donna. A partial list includes a changing pad. lotion, a night light, powder, a Daily Devotional book, pacifiers, thermometers, baby wipes, books, bibs and towels.

Reta Chlapecka was presented with a gift of a “4 Generations” picture frame in honor of her Great-Granddaughter.

The shower table, underlaid with pink, was

draped white iridescent.

An Ivory angel-winged bunny sat on a pillow of pink sparkling mesh in an antique two wheeled cart on one end of the table.

Beside it a silver frame displayed a poem written especially in Donna’s honor.

A crystal bubbled bowl filled with raspberry punch, a Strawberry cake with “Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice” piped on top with raspberry icing, and chocolate fudge and carmelized pecans in crystal compotes completed the tablescape.

Gloria Strohl read the poem: Grandma, Nana, Nonna- no matter what the name.

You will come just-aruning to this little girl just the same.

“Yes” will be your answer to her, most of the time.

No matter what the question - whether reason or rhyme.

Grandbabies are so special - they captivate your

heart.

Donna - the best times of your life are about to start.

We are so happy to share with you this wonderful event.

We can’t wait to see this baby who is truly heaven sent.

You can brag to us ANYTIME about how amazingly smart and beautiful Is this sweet little Coleman girl.

Get Ready, Donna!! All of us know that this precious girl is going to ROCK YOUR WORLD!!

Your Hazen Study Club Members After taking pictures, Donna opened gifts and club members enjoyed the cake, punch, nuts and fudge.

Club members gave Donna strict orders to have lots of pictures for the next club meeting in September.

Meeting adjourned at 10:15.

PCSPSF Board’s “Meet and Greet” reception Elsie McCain Club completes held Saturday at Des Arc United Methodist year with final meeting “The mission of the Single Parent Scholarship Fund is to enable single parents to attain self-sufficiency through post-secondary education,” Gail King, vice-chairman of the Prairie County SPSF Board stated at the meeting and reorganization of the Board.

Gail presided for the discussion of recruiting possible students, the application form to be filled out, the interview, the followup and re-application. The students can receive a full scholarship for 12 semester hours or a pro-rated one for less than 12 semester hours. She or he may get scholarships for up to eight semesters as long as the grade point is met and other criteria is fulfilled.

Other topics of discussion were fundraising and grants the Board can receive. Gail explained that the scholarships are available to men or women students and can be used by the student for just about any legitmate expense, as long as the application is correct.

Kelly Chapman is chair-

man for Out-reach. She works with School Counselors to inform graduates of the program.

Chris Weems, secretary of the Board, will be assisted by Jennifer Lee with the Public Relations. Donna Parchman, treasurer and Donna Speight will work on incoming grants.

The group discussed a fundraiser in the near futrer-a smoked chicken project by Bob Childers with helpers, Carroll Denton and John Stephens.

The group is divided into committees and the committee will meet as the need arises.

Gail said, “Many students who receive assistance through our efforts are non-traditional, first generation college students who may work full or part time and care for active families without the support of a spouse while maintaining excellent grades, may be a high school dropout who completed the secondary education with a G.E.D. and may be from an abusive background, now living in a shelter or is homeless.

PC Retired Teachers attend meeting at Woodland Heights Prairie County Retired Teachers Unit attended the Area VI Conference at Woodland Heights, Little Rock, on Wednesday, April 30.

Those attending met infront of Calvary Baptist Church in Hazen at 7:00 a.am to carpool. Registration was from 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Kathy Ewing, president, presided with eleven members present.

June Whiteside, secretary, read the minutes and Vivian Novak, treasurer gave the financial report.

Vivian reminded members that dues are to be paid at the next meeting.

Kathy said that the volunteer hours should be

turned in about June 1, for the report to the State office. Youth hours should be listed separatel.

Having a welcome party for the teachers retiring in 2015 was discussed.

Debora Carpenter is to get a list of those retiring at Des Arc and Chris Weems will see about the ones retiring at Hazen.

The socks for the Des Arc Nursing and Rehabilitation Center were brought to be distributed.

The February meeting was cancelled due to the weather.

The next meeting will be Tuesday, June 16 at 1:00 p.m. at Lindsay’s Pizza and Grill in Des Arc.

But all are single parents looking for a way to break the cycle of poverty and secure the future for their families.”

“These are reasons the Board can ask for donations and have fundraisers to support this worthwhile endeavor, because we believe in these students who put forth the effort to better themselves,” she said.

Members attending the PC Scholarship Board meeting Saturday morning, April 18 at the First United Methodist Christian Life Center were Donna Speight, Vicki Stephens, Sharon Morton, Gail King, Martha Ann Childers, Donna Parchman, Jennifer Lee, Chris Weems, Bob Childers and Jaime Eans.

Other members are James Bradford, Kelly Chapman, Carroll Denton, Thelma Gray, Erika Hall, Carolyn Holloway, Helen Holloway, Kimberly McMullan, Joyce McNeill, Mike Skarda, Vicki Skarda, John Stephens, Gloria Strohl and Dinecia Zeps.

Members of the General Federation of Womens Clubs, Elsie McCain Club, Hazen, held their final meeting on Thursday evening for this club year.

Rita Farris was hostess for the meeting.

Chris Weems, president, presided. Members discussed the current events and routine business.

Minutes were read and approved and the financial report was given.

Chris reported that she had received a letter of

“thanks” from Operation Smile for the items the Club sent about two weeks ago.

Rita gave the lesson on her department, Conservation. She centered her comments on “re-cycling” that members can do without too much trouble to themselves.

“Re-using stuff does help us to have less trash to dispose of,” Rita said.

The International GFWC Convention is in Memphis, Tennessee June 12-15.

President Weems stated, “I would like the Club to attend one day, at least, since it is so close to us this year.

We will go over the program outlined in the magazine and try to select the most interesting day.”

The summer program will be after the International Convention.

The Annual GFWC-AR convention is May 1-3 in North Little Rock. President Weems plans to attend.

Reported

Mid Delta presents program to increase awareness in financial well-being Mid-Delta Community Services, Inc. has been approved for Assurance 16 funding in Lee, Monroe, Phillips, and Prairie Counties.

This program will increase awareness, provide encouragement, and allow participants to have an active role in strategizing and improving their financial well-

2015 Steamboat Days June 4,5, & 6

being.

Interested participants for this program may apply while openings are

available by contacting Marilyn Burrell at (870) 338-3411.

BRING YOUR PETS FOR THEIR

Rabies Vaccination State Law Requires Annual Vaccinations

Saturday, May 9

Des Arc Administration Bldg.

Time: 12:00 - 2:00 pm 1 in 4 children in Arkansas don’t know where their next meal is coming from.

Help feed hungry children around Arkansas.

Contact the Department of Human Services to see how your school, government agency or non-profit can help feed hungry children in Arkansas.

For more information, call

(501) 682-8869 USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Dr. Scarlett White Oak Tree Animal Clinic Crossett, AR 1 yr. Rabies Shot - $10 3 yr. Rabies Shot - $20 City Tags - $3 Other medicines available

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Scenes from 2015 DAHS Prom “An Elegant Affair”

Senior Lady Eagles Track team place Third at Heber Springs Eagle Bank Relays Four members of the Des Arc Senior Lady Eagles Track team ran in the Heber Springs Eagle Bank Relays on Saturday, April 25. The meet had been scheduled for Friday, April 24, but was rained out and rescheduled for Saturday.

The Lady Eagles scored 89 points to finish Third behind Heber Springs and Vilonia Kirby Smith scored 52 1/2 points to win the Outstanding Athlete Award.

“This was the last meet of the year before the District Track meet Thursday, April 30”, said Coach J.D. Babb.

The Lady Eagles set five new State pre-qualifying standards during the meet.

Alyssa Dohm set a new personal time in the 1600m and ran a pre-qualifying time of 5:51.47.

Kirby Smith set new qualifying times in the 100m Hurdles (17:03, the Shot (35’5”) and the Discus

(104’ 3”).

The 4x400m Relay team of Haley Malin, Skylon Williams, Alyssa Dohm and Kirby Smith ran 4:30.13 to run a State pre-qualifying time and the second best time in the State.

Following is a list of how the Lady Eagles finished in the rest of their events: 100m-Kirby Smith12.93-First Place; 200m-Kirby Smith26:51-First Place.

400m: Alyssa Dohm1:05.49-Third Place; Haley Malin-1:12.27-Fifth Place; Skylon Williams-1:12.82Sixth Place.

800m: Alyssa Dohm3:02.01-Sixth Place; Skylon Williams-3:16.33-Seventh Place; Haley Malin3:24.39-Eighth Place.

The Lady Eagles will run at Heber Springs today, Thursday, April 30 in the District 6-2A Track Meet at 1:00 p.m.

DES ARC SCHOOLS

LUNCH MENU Joyce Major, lunchroom supervisor at the Des Arc Schools, advises the following menus are scheduled for Monday-Saturday, 4-9:

Elementary Lunch

High School Lunch

MONDAY: Pizza, Coin Carrots, Tossed Salad with Dressing, Pears, Milk TUESDAY: Beef Taco, Tomato, Lettuce, Cheese Cup, Salsa, Pinto Beans, Apples WEDNESDAY: Chicken Strips, Green Beans, Fruit, Roll, Milk THURSDAY: Chicken Nuggets, Corn, Sweet Potato Crunch, Peaches, Milk FRIDAY: Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Steamed Broccoli, Cookie, Fruit Cocktail, Milk SATURDAY (Field Day): Sack Lunch-Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Sun Chips, Baby Carrots, Fruit Cup, Cheese Stick, Fruit Roll-up, Milk

Outstanding Athlete Award Kirby Smith, left with Coach J.D. Babb

MONDAY: Chicken Nuggets, Macaroni and Cheese, Green Peas, Pears, Fresh Fruit, Milk, Tea TUESDAY- Taco Salad, Lettuce, Tomato, Cheese Cup, Pinto Beans, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Cocktail, Milk, Tea WEDNESDAY: Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Green Beans, Fresh Fruit, Pineapple, Milk, Tea THURSDAY: Chicken Strip Sandwich, Sandwich Fixings, Sweet Potatoes, Steamed Broccoli, Fresh Fruit, Peaches, Milk, Tea FRIDAY: Cheeseburgers, French Fries, Baked Beans, Sandwich Fixings, Pineapple, Fresh Fruit, Breakfast MONDAY: Pop Tarts or Cereal Milk, Tea SATURDAY: Pizza, Green Beans, & Toast, Fruit TUESDAY: Eggs and Toast or Coin Carrots, Fresh Fruit, Mixed Fruit, Milk, Tea

Cereal & Toast, Fruit

Breakfast WEDNESDAY: Pancakes with MONDAY: Pop Tarts or Cereal & Syrup or Cereal & Toast, Fruit THURSDAY: Biscuit and Gravy Toast, Fruit TUESDAY: Super Donut or Ceor Cereal & Toast, Fruit FRIDAY:Breakfast Pizza or Cere- real & Toast, Fruit WEDNESDAY: Pancakes with al & Toast, Fruit SATURDAY: Pop Tarts or Cereal Syrup or Cereal & Toast, Fruit THURSDAY: Biscuit and Gravy & Toast, Fruit or Cereal & Toast, Fruit Served with Milk & Juice FRIDAY: Breakfast Pizza or Cereal & Toast, Fruit Meals are subject to change/ USDA is an Equal Opportuni- SATURDAY: Super Donuts or Cereal & Toast, Fruit ty Provider and Employer Served with Milk & Juice Choice of Hot Line, Chef Salad or Cold Cut Sandwich

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Farmers & Merchants Bank Alyssa Dohm, right, gets ready to take the baton handoff from Haley Malin in the 4x100m Relay

Skylon Williams takes the baton and runs hard for the Lady Eagles in the 4x100m relay

Member FDIC Des Arc, Arkansas

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Don Campbell, “The General” Hall of Fame coach to be guest speaker at Athletic Banquet Kent Childers, president of the Des Arc Eagle Booster Club is pleased to announce that “The General” Don Campbell, 2008 Coaches Hall of Fame inductee, will be the guest speaker at the 2015 Des Arc High School Athletic Banquet on Tuesday, May 12 at the Des Arc Elementary Cafetorium. Athletes served at 5:30 p.m. with guests served at 6:00 p.m.

Campbell, a long time High School football coach was inducted into the Arkansas High School Coaches Hall of Fame in 2008.

Don graduated from Henderson State University and was head coach at Corning for 10 years, Sheridan for five years and Wynne for 16 years With an overall record of 257-98-6, he guided his teams to 16 District Championships, and two State Championships at Wynne in 2001 and 2004.

In 1987 he was awarded the Lowell Manning Award as the State’s Outstanding Coach.

He was the recipient of the first Paul Eells award from the Arkansas Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame and selected for the Arkansas High School Coaches Hall of Fame in 2008.

Don has served on the All Star Football coaching staff nine times, five of which he was the Head Coach for the East Squad.

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Baseball Eagles win conference doubleheader against Clarendon; play Carlisle today in district tournament

Don “The General” Campbell S-T-R-R-R-I-i-i-K-E! Trey Lee, at right, gets a strike call from the homeplate umpire in the game against Clarendon at DABA Big Field on Tuesday, April 21. The Eagles runruled the Lions in both conference games.

He also contributed to the game with his antics on scoreboard shows every Friday night that left any and everyone who saw or heard him chuckle to themselves.

But perhaps his greatest

accomplishment is his being cancer free. In 2008 he was diagnosed with Colon Cancer. He retired in 2006 to Vilonia and says “Every day is a blessing.”

Yes, Scooby Do, too! Senior Chase “Scooby” Hambrick catches a Clarendon fly ball in center field in a doubleheader. Allen Treadwell comes from right field on backup.

The Eagles won both games.

Lady Eagles Softball travel to McCrory for two games

Begin tournament play Friday, May 1 at 4:00 pm

Throw it Home! Lady Eagles second baseman Shelby Evants turns to throw the ball to homeplate in the game against Rosebud. The Lady Eagles and Lady Ramblers split the non-conference doubleheader contest. The Lady Eagles split two conference games with McCrory on Monday. The Lady Eagles finished Third in the conference.

Back-up! Senior Tyler Hill grimices as a pitch sails outside a little too close in the game against Clarendon recently. The Eagles will play Carlisle today, Thursday, April 30 at Palestine Wheatley beginning at 6:30 p.m. The Eagles go into the tournament as a fourth seed. Good Luck, Eagles!

Athletic Banquet

Photo at Left: Lady Eagle Cierra FIsher, center, slides safely into second base during the game against Clarendon. The Lady Eagles won both conference games.

Photo at Right: Lizzie Sutton catches a Lady Lion fly ball for the third out of the inning in centerfield in the Lady Eagles win over Clarendon.

Photo below: Beth Norman avoids the tag and makes it safely back to third base in the game against Clarendon. The Lady Eagles will begin Tournament play, Friday, May 1, at Palestine Wheatley at 4 p.m.

Des Arc Elementary Cafetorium

GOOD LUCK, LADIES!

Des Arc High School

Tuesday, May 12 Special Guest Speaker Don Campbell “The General” Coaches Hall of Fame Tickets: $7.00 Menu Ham, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Roll, Tea, Dessert Athletes-5:30 p.m. Guests-6:00 p.m.

Sponsored by the Des Arc Eagle Booster Club

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Mid-Delta’s Head Start Accepting Applications Mid-Delta Community Services, Inc. is accepting enrollment application for the 2015-2016 school year. Ages considered for Head Start children ranges from 3-5 years old.

Children must be at least 3 years old by August 1. MidDelta’s Head Start also accepts children with severe disabilities and special needs. The Head Start Program will provide your child with a learning environment and a comprehensive, age appropriate curriculum that leads to School Readiness. To add, Mid-Delta also provides transportation for each child. Application are available at: Mid-Delta Community Services, Inc. 610 South Biscoe Street Helena, AR 72342 Applications can also be picked up at your local Head Start Centers (located in Phillips, Monroe and Prairie Counties) or downloaded at www.middeltacommunityservices.org. The following documents must be submitted with applications: Birth Certificate Immunization Record Social Security Card Proof of Income Physical Examination/Wellness Exam For more information call Brian Eaton at (870) 3386406 Ext, 1005 or Delores Speed or Latasha Dodd at (870) 338-3444 Visit online at: www.mideltacommunityservices.org

Special meeting for parents on “gifted/talented” program Des Arc's Gifted and Talented program will be holding a meeting for all parents who are interested in learning more about the proidentification gram's process.

The meeting will be held in the elementary school in the GT room (room 2) on Tuesday, May 5th at 3:30 pm.

If there are any questions, please contact Chad Roberts at 870-256-4128 or robertsc@desarc.wmsc.k12. ar.us. Hope to see you there!

AP End of Course Exam Schedule AP-US History May 8

Meet the 2015-16 Des Arc High School Junior Cheerleaders

AP Biology May 11

Front, left to right: Kelby Huddleston, Lindsey Reidhar, Emily Vent, Caroline Harris and Faith Gross Back, left to right: Jessica Vent, Riley Voiles, Taylor Richards, Kayci Kellar, Skylar Wilson, mascot, Karson Covington

AP Language/Comp May 13 All tests begin at 8:00 a.m.

Please do not schedule any doctor, dental, etc. appointments on these days.

Please see that your student gets plenty of rest the night before.

School Band and Choir in Spring Concert on May 3 The Des Arc High School Band and Choir will be presented in concert this Sunday, May 3, at 3:00 p.m. in the Des Arc Elementary Cafetorium, according to Director David Yarbrough.

The choir will sing new choral pieces they have been working on since the Christmas concert and are excited for everyone to hear their performance, according to Director Yarbrough.

The band members have also been working hard to

bring the audience new selections and will give everyone a taste of a show they will be presenting this fall.

Also, guest director, Joey York, will be leading the band in his directorial debut.

“The public is cordially invited to come listen to some great music performed by our talented students. Come out and enjoy the afternoon with us,” said Director Yarbrough.

Class of 1967 in ‘mini’ gathering for dinner at Dondie’s Several members of the Des Arc High School Class of 1967 met for a ‘mini reunion’ on Saturday, April 11, at Dondie’s, According to Gail Green King, a class member, “The main topic for discussion at this meeting was making plans for our 50-year reunion which will take place at Dondie’s on June 10, 2017. It’s hard for any of us to believe it’s been almost 50 years since our graduation from Des Arc High School, but it’s time to celebrate the occasion. We’re hoping everyone will start making plans now to attend. We will be meeting at Dondie’s White River Princess, which is owned by one of our classmates, Mike Skarda.”

Class members at the recent gathering were (pic-

tured at right): Back row, from left: Lyn Highfill Whalin, Gail Green King, Marilyn Turnage Highfill, Willie McArthur Sutton, Greta Eans Seward, Janet Madar Blackwood, Jill Luck Patterson, and Pat Orlicek Holloway.

Front row, from left: Mike Skarda, Ed Gage, Leslie Gross, Steve Sanner, and Doyle Burnett.

There were approximately 23 people at this gathering of graduates, spouses, and others.

The evening was spent visiting, eating and just enjoying being together.

Eight of the graduates attending were local residents.

There were 73 graduates in the 1967 Des Arc High School class of seniors.

Call In

Monday & Tuesday, May 4 & 5 To Set Up Appointment to Register and Test Your Child

870-256-4128 or 870-256-4776 Registration and Testing on Same Day Dates are May 20, 21 and 22

Things to Remember: On Registration Day, You MUST Bring the Following: Copy of Birth Certificate Copy of Social Security Number Copy of Shot Records PHYSICAL (by first day of school)

If these items are not brought on Test Days, we cannot register or test your child.

Thanks, Kindergarten Teachers Des Arc Elementary School

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FARM/HOME $2 million will benefit ultra-modern Foundation Seed Facility at Stuttgart The Arkansas Rice Research and Promotion Board has directed $2 million to help construct an innovative Seed Foundation Facility at the state’s Rice Research and Extension Center in Stuttgart. The facility will assist scientists and researchers to bring new higher yielding, high quality rice varieties to market so Arkansas farmers can profitably grow rice that meets worldwide demand.

The center, along with the new Foundation Seed Facility, is operated by the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. The new facility is expected to cost $8.6 million, and construction will begin this summer and be completed in 12 months.

“The Rice Research and Promotion Board has always been forward-thinking in how it applies research to advance Arkansas agriculture, and we sincerely appreciate their commitment to ensuring Arkansas will remain the epicenter of rice production and rice research,” said Mark Cochran, vice president for the UA System’s Division of Agriculture. “The board has been a valuable partner with us for more than 30 years now, and our united partnership means better results for our state’s economy and all Arkansans.”

The Arkansas Rice Research and Promotion Board consists of nine rice producers nominated by industry organizations and appointed by the governor.

"The cooperative relationship between the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, the Rice Research and Promotion Board and the rice farmers of Arkansas is alive and well, as evidenced by the construction of this new Foundation Seed Facility," said Marvin Hare, chairman of the Arkansas Rice Research and Pro-

motion Board. "This commitment is an excellent example of the great things we can accomplish when the entire rice industry works together toward the common goal of sustainable rice production in Arkansas.”

The $2 million for the new facility will come through tariff rate quota funds generated for domestic rice research from the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement, which established an annual tariff rate quota for U.S. rice exported to Colombia. The funds are reserved only for research efforts and are allocated by the Arkansas Rice Research and Promotion Board. The Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board and the Arkansas Wheat Promotion Board have both previously made contributions to the new facility as well.

SEED FACILITY WILL SUPPORT ARKANSAS FARMERS The facility will contain both seed cleaning and storage capabilities with the ability to serve more than 25 rice, soybean and wheat varieties each year. Along with the ability to clean seeds to Plant Board-specified guidelines, the facility will be able to handle both genetically modified and non-genetically modified seeds. Cold storage will also be available for long-term seed storage.

The new facility will continue cooperative research efforts between the promotion board and the Division of Agriculture that have already resulted in the development of new technologies related to fertility, pest control, irrigation, and weed control, in addition to the development of new rice varieties.

BOARD CONTINUES SUPPORT FOR AGRICULTURE RESEARCH The Arkansas Rice Research and Promotion Board was formed in 1985 by the General Assembly to administer the rice checkoff program. Under the program, rice farmers contribute 1.35 cents per bushel for rice research and the first buyer of rice contributes 1.35 cents per bushel for promotion and market development efforts. The program provides approximately $2.5 to $3 million annually for research efforts conducted by the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. ### The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture makes a positive impact for that key industry through the research done by the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station and the teaching done by the Cooperative Extension Service. Its mission is to advance the stewardship of natural resources and the environment, cultivate the improvement of agriculture and agribusiness, develop leadership skills and productive citizenship among youth and adults, enhance economic security and financial responsibility among the citizens of the state, ensure a safe, nutritious food supply, improve the quality of life in communities across Arkansas, and strengthen Arkansas families. You'll find the Division in all 75 Arkansas counties, on five university campuses, at five research and extension centers and at eight branch experiment stations. The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action institution.

Soybean Board promotes ag essay contest

Chatting with Wes Ward, the new Arkansas Agriculture Secretary, are David Hardke, left. President of Farmers & Merchants Bank at Hazen, Secretary Ward, and farmers Robert Seidenstricker of Hazen and Lynn Sickel of Tollville.

Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture. Wes Ward, was visiting with farmers in Prairie County on Saturday Secretary Ward met with farmers across the county discussing matters of interest. The Reidhar farm east of Des Arc was his last stop on his tour of Prairie County farms.

Secretary Ward succeeds Butch Calhoun of Des Arc who served as Secretary for 2 1/2 years before retiring.

At right: Secretary Wes Ward, talking with Robert Seidenstricker, at extreme right.

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

Photos by Rita Dobson

Week of Apr. 20 Number of Days of possible field work: 2 Top Soil Moisture: 100% Sub Soil Moisture: 100% Adequate Livestock Condition: Fair Main Activities: Rainfall limited planting progress. Several corn fields will be replanted along with sorghum.

Crop Progress: Corn: 80% planted 60% emerged Rice: 75% planted 40% emerged Soybean: 2% planted 1% emerged Sorghum: 50% planted 40% emerged Crop Condition: Corn: 50% poor 50% fair Rice: 25% poor 75% fair Soybean: 100% fair Sorghum: 50% poor 50% fair Pasture/Hay: 100% Fair

Attention, Prairie County Farmers: Prairie Co. Extension Service is requesting your input for the upcoming 2015 Rice Expo.

A brief survey link is at the bottom of this message. Your response will help in creating the program to meet your needs. Appreciate your time, Brent Griffin, Staff Chair The 2015 Rice Expo planning committee is asking for your direct input into this year's event.

This is a BRIEF survey. Please click on the survey link below to help set the priorities for the 2015 program.

All of the results will be combined into one planning survey summary report.

We appreciate your input.

Please copy and paste the link to your browser. https://uaex.co1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_4VEcOFGEhYglD6J Brent Griffin, County Cooperative Extension Chair

The Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board invites all FFA high school seniors in the state to participate in the 2015 Ag Career Essay Contest.

The contest requires students to spend a day on the job with a professional in the agriculture industry.

Each student will document their experience in an essay to be considered for a scholarship.

“We look forward to this contest every year. We know it’s important to continue the heritage of agriculture in our state. We support that effort by showing these students the abundance of opportunities to work in agriculture right here at home,” said board chairman West Higginbothom.

The board will read and consider all submissions and choose a winner from each of the three state FFA districts. Each student will receive a scholarship in the amount of $750, which will be presented at the FFA state convention in June.

“Career success is included in the mission of the Arkansas chapter of FFA. It’s great to see our farmer leaders lead the way

in showing these students how they can make a difference in our state by working in agriculture. In addition, they make great connections while working on this project. We’re really proud to be a part of the soybean board’s student outreach,” said FFA program advisor Jenna Guidry.

The contest, which is funded by the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board, kicked off on April 20 . Details for the contest are available through local FFA advisors or staff at the state office. Essays should be submitted via email no later than May 1 .

About the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board: The Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board was established to improve the sustainability and profitability of the soybean industry in Arkansas. The Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board consists of soybean producers nominated by various producer organizations within Arkansas and are appointed by the governor.

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Marriage Licenses Timothy M. Eddins, 50, Des Arc, and Ivadean Hubbard, 50, Des Arc Dylan Paul Lisko, 23, Hazen and Kingslei Jo Brady, 27, Lonoke Mark Colton Johnson, 26, Hickory Plains and Sara Beth Waller, 26, Hickory Plains

Land Transfers Trustee’s Deed Simmons First Trust Company, successor to Delta Trust & Bank as Trustee of the Pat Briley Family Trust, Grantor, paid

by Tammy Briley Beck, Lisa Ann Taylor and Paula Lynn Price, Grantee, the following described real property situated in Prairie County: SE 1/4 NE 1/4, E 1/2 E 1/2 SE 1/4 and E 1/2 W 1/2 E 1/2 SE 1/4 ; W 1/2 of the SE 1/4 ; 20 acres off West side of E 1/2 SE 1/4 Section 11, T4N, R7W containing 200 acres, more or less.

N 1/2 NW 1/4 , SE 1/2 NE 1/4; NE 1/4 SE 1/4; W

Special Warranty Deed Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation, An Arkansas non-profit corporation, Grantor, hand paid by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, Grantee, the real property situated in Prairie County: The S 1/2 of the N 1/2 of the SW 1/4; the S 1/2 of the SW 1/4 ; the Fractional SE 1/4 West of River, all in Section 7, T3N, R4W. The S 1/2 of the NE 1/4 and the SE 1/4 in Section 13, T3N, R5W. The Fractional NW 1/4 West of the River, Section 17, T3N, R4W. The NW 1/4; Fractional NE 1/4; the SW 1/4 of Section 18, T3N, R4W. The Fractional NW 1/4 Section 19, T3N, R4W LESS AND EXCEPT part of the W 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of Fractional Section 19.

The Fractional N 1/2 of the SE 1/4 and the SW 1/4 of the E 1/4. Fractional SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4, all West of River, all in Section 18, T3N, R4W. The Fractional NE 1/4 West of River Section 19, 3N, R4W.

Special Warranty Deed The Farmers and Merchants Bank, Grantors, hand paid by Carlton Wortman, Brad Wortman and Chad Wortman, Grantees, the following described lands situated in the Northern District of Prairie County: Tract One: A part of the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 18, T4N, R4W. Tract Two: A tract of land lying in the NE 1/4 of Section 18, T4N, R4W

Warranty Deed Timothy D. Gibbs and Amy E. Gibbs, Grantors, hand paid by Aaron K. Nelson, Grantee, the following lands lying in the County of Prairie, State of Arkansas: A part of the SE 1/4 of Section 30, T5N of the Baseline, R7W containing 6.02 acres, more or less.

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, April 28, 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.

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.

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.

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.

Treadwell, Jeffery Carol, 45, DWI #3, Drove Left of Center, Refusal to Submit and Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver License.

Intake date March 19, 2015.

Briggs, Bobby Charles, 32, charged with Possession of Controlled SubstanceFelony, Possession of Cocaine, Posession of Drug Paraphernalia, Simultaneous Possession of Drugs and Firearms, Possession of Firearms by Certain Persons, Obstructing Governamental Operations, Speeding and Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver License. Intake date March 27, 2015.

Bourrage, Jeffery, 33, charged with Theft by Receiving. Intake date March 30, 2015.

Harper, Lavonta T., 31, charged with Failure to Appear. Intake date April 9, 2015.

Nelson, Steve, 60, Commitment. Intake date April 7, 2015.

Powell, Daniel Wayne, 50, charged with Possession of

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1/2 SE 1/4; SE 1/4 SE 1/4; SW 1/4 NE 1/4; S 1/2 NW 1/4; SW 1/4 Section 12, T4N, R7W containing 560 acres, more or less.

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Firearms by Certain Persons, DWI-First, No Headlights, Refusal to Submit and Driving Left of Center.

Intake date April 13, 2015.

Smith, Tommy Lynn, 40, Commitment. Intake date April 14, 2015.

Adams, Reginald D., 26, Hold for ADC. Intake date April 20, 2015.

Felkins, Jarrod Alan, 21, charged with Rape. Intake date April 20, 2015.

Smith, Earnest McDonald, 24, charged with Failure to Pay Fine and Cost and Possession of Marijuana.

Intake date April 27, 2015.

Hillhouse, Justin David, 32, Commitment. Intake date April 21, 2015.

Edwards, Cody Allen, 22, charged with Burglary-Residential, Theft of Property, Fleeing-Felony and Parole Violation. Intake date April 23, 2015.

McCarter, Reginald Lenard, 29, charged with Burglary-Residential, Theft of Property, Fleeing-Felony and Parole Violation. Intake date April 23, 2015.

The following cases were heard before District Judge Robert Abney in District Court Hearings held on Monday, April 27, 2015: City Cases Randy J. Shepard, Cabot, charged with Failure to Pay, Failure to Apear on a Written Summons x2. Hearing set for May 4, 2015.

Orlando D. Burton, Biscoe, charged with Failure to Pay Continued to July 27, 2015.

Camara P. McDonald, Des Arc, charged with Failure to Pay. Continued to May 25, 2015.

Vicky L. Hunt, Des Arc, charged with No Vehicle License. Transfer Case to Hazen.

Aaron Robinson, Beebe, charged with Failure to Obey Police Officer, Fleeing on Foot, Failure to Appear on a Written Summons and Public Intoxication. Guilty.

Sentenced to Fine and Cost of $285.00 and 10 days Community Service. Failure to Appear on Written Summons charge dismissed.

Daniel Powell, Little Rock, charged with Public Intoxication, Drove Left of Center, Refuse Breathalizer, one or no headlights and DWI-First. Defendant appeared. Public Defender appointed. Plea set for May 4, 2015.

Jimmy Lee Chase, Des Arc, charged with Public

Intoxication/Drinking in Public. Continued to May 4, 2015.

Delissa Johnson, Beebe, charged with Failure to Pay. Continued to May 4, 2015.

Ortavious Desmen Dunlap, Des Arc, charged with DWI-First. Defendant Appeared and Advised of Right. Defendant waived rights. Plead guilty. Sentencing set for May 11, 2015.

Cindy D. Price, Des Arc, charged with Failure to Pay. Nolle Prossed.

State Cases Bobby W. Brooks, Ward, charged with False Impriosonment-Second Degree , Interference with Emergency Communication and Third Degree Assault on Family of Household Member. Serve Subpoena.

Kevin W. Garrett, Cabot, charged with No Driver License, Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver License-Class A Misdemeanor , Improper Display Tage (Fictitious Tags), Failure to Appear on a Written Summons x2. No Driver License, Improper Display Tag guilty. Sentenced to Fine and Cost of $305.00.

Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver License and second Failure to Appear merged. Failure to Appear on a Written Summons sentenced to 10 Days Community Service.

Debra A. Brewer, Beebe, charged with Exceeding Posted Speed 73 MPH/55 Zone. Sentenced to Fine and Cost of $148.00 and Six months probation.

Melissa Barbee, Des Arc, charged with Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver License-Class A Misdemeanor and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Failed to Appear. Issue Letter.

Kenneth Moore, Little Rock, charged with Child Protection Act. Continued to May 4, 2015 by Motion of Defendant.

Tiffany A. Warren, Des Arc, charged with No Seat Belt. Bond Forfeited.

Michael Eugene Fikes, Augusta, charged with Obstructing Governmental Operations and Public Intoxication.

Case taken under advisement for Six months.

Bryan N. Gonzalez, Des Arc, charged with Exceeding Posted Speed 78 MPH/55 Zone. Bond Forfeited.

Thomas B. Bradshaw, Jacksonville, charged with Failure to Pay. Failed to Appear. Issue Letter.

Jennifer Mitchell, Lonoke, charged with Failure to Pay Registration , Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver License and Failure to Appear. Sentenced to Fine and Cost of $350.00.

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Arnold Foundation schedules multi-events for 5th Annual Freedom Fest The Arnold Family has anFoundation nounced that the Fifth 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 familyfriendly atmosphere.

The Third Annual School Days Thursday, April 30 and Friday, May 1 will take place at the old DeValls Bluff School Grounds from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. All schools are invited.

Fifteen “living history stations” will present living lessons in history. Over 1200 kids attending!

Prayer Service at Rhodes Park at 6:00 p.m. will be followed by a Civil War Documentry at the Community Center.

A carnival by Star Amusements will be open Thursday and Friday nights and Saturday, all day.

Tours to the Fort “A” original location will occur throughout the day.

The Arkansas Arts Center will be at the Community Center through Saturday, May 2.

The Fifth Annual Fort

Lincoln Freedom Fest is expected to grow significantly in size and in attendance this year.

Event organizers are rolling even more things for festival-goers to do.

Included are two-musical stages featuring six musical acts, (Preservation Theory headliner), a Car and Motorcycle Show ending with the People’s Choice Award for the best car and motorcycle to be held at the First Baptist Church parking lot, A Bass

tournament on the banks of the White River to start at sunrise on May 2, the annual 5Krun/family 2K walk with start time at 8:00 a.m., Shuttle rides all day to actual Fort Lincoln, arts and crafts, vendors, food vendors, a rock climbing wall, the UAMS Mammo Van, Arkansas Women’s Resource and many other things for the entire family.

This year’s festival will also extend it’s hours from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and the festival is free to enter.

The heritage and history of DeValls Bluff back to the Civil War days will begin at 9:00 a.m. with Gospel music by Cheerful Right Band (Metcalfs) and Prais-

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Miss Arkansas will be on the Main Stage to perform along with the Fort Lincoln queens and Kings will perform.

The Mercy River Boys will perform at 2:15 p.m. and the Prison Band at 3:15 p.m.

Come out and join in all the fun!

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3 Divisions MEN WOMEN CHILDREN 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Plaques in Men’s and Women’s Divisions. Men and Women’s first place will also receive $50 cash. 1st place in Children’s Division: Medal and $25.00 cash prize.

$25.00 Per Person - T-Shirt Included

Registration Deadline is FRIDAY, RIDAY, MAY 22 (to receive T-shirt) You may register after deadline for $25 but no tee-shirt guaranteed. Applications available at Merchants & Planters Bank, 870-256-3600, Farmers & Merchants Bank and T.J.’s Kountry Kitchen

5th ANNUAL ALL DAY EVENTS

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Speakers will cover the heritage and history of DeValls Bluff back to the days of the Civil War 10:30 Cheerful Rights Band (Metcalfs) 11:30 Praises by Marcia Smith 12:30 Miss Arkansas Ashton Campbell and the Ft Lincoln Queens/King perform 1:15 Stanley Young Band 2:15 Mercy River Boys 3:15 The Prison Band 5:15 Jeremy Prine Band 7:00 (HEADLINER) PRESERVATION THEORY

Throughout the day Saturday 8:00 5k Run/2k Family Walk at the Rail Trail located behind Breaktime Daylight till 2 pm Bass Tournament 10-2 Car Show and Motorcycle Show at First Baptist Church parking lot

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2:00 Hot Dog and Pudding Eating Contest

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Carnival by Star Amusements Thursday and Friday night, Saturday all day

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Tours to the Fort "A" original location throughout the day

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EVERYONE WELCOME!

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Puppets/Folklore Magician Hazen Elementary Recorder Ensemble Puppets/Folklore Magician The Kinders Hazen Elementary Recorder Ensemble Puppets/Folklore Magician Hazen Elementary Recorder Ensemble Puppets/Folklore Magician

Arkansas Arts Center will be at the Community Center Tuesday-Saturday

DeValls Bluff Community Center & Museum Billy White, Director - Cell 501-516-6064