White river journal, august 20, 2015

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Monday’s first day of school ends for mostly bright-eyed Des Arc Elementary students

City Council hears committee reports at August meeting

ACTIVITIES CALENDAR FRI., AUG. 21, 6 PM Eagle Fest 2015 Hinson-Rollins Field SAT., AUG. 22, 4 PM Fair Queen Contest DeValls Bluff Center SUN, AUG. 23, 6 PM Community Worship First Assembly of God MON., AUG. 24, 7 PM Des Arc School Board Supt.’s Office TUES., AUG. 25, 5:30 & 7 PM Scrimmage Games Riverview School WED., AUG. 26, 1 PM Alzheimer’s Support Group Lower White River Museum 2009 Main St., Des Arc

Separate photos of one of two suspects captured on surveillance video

Prescription Shop in Hazen robbed at gun point last Friday Special Agents of the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division are assisting Hazen Police officers in the investigation of an early morning armed robbery August 14 at the Prescription Shoppe, 202 South Livermore, Hazen.

Two men, covering their faces with masks, entered the drug store about 8:40

am demanding prescription drugs and money.

They made their getaway in a red Dodge Challenger with a black stripe along the side of the vehicle. One suspect is believed to be six feet tall and was last seen wearing black pants and a black Chicago Bulls hat.

The second suspect (physical description unknown) was wearing black

Rhonda Cheshier is new employee at Clerk’s Office

Obituaries Pg. 7

Frances Boyd, 84, McCrory D.W. Branham, 78, Des Arc Bertha Cullipher, 83, DeWitt Glenda Dollinger, 75, Carlisle W.L. George, 76, Stuttgart Carolyn Henard, 73, Cabot Ortheda Huguenard, 86, Texas Renee Moran, 53, Carlisle Bobby Moritz, 75, DeWitt Marjorie Roberts, 93, Stuttgart Charles Rollins, 75, Conway Jessie Weems, 71, Hazen

ambulance account was due to billing being rejected by Medicaid. Alderman Bryan also Director Christy Bell had been short-handed this month.

Alderman Bryan advise that natural gas prices wee about the same and the city is continuing to store gas.

Alderwoman Janice Huffstickler said, “Everything is going well with the water and sewer system, according to Plant Manager Paul Berry.”

Animal Control Officer Dwayne Mayher reported only two dogs had been picked up; one was reclaimed by the owner.

In other reports, council members were told that the city-sponsored Pee-Wee football program has started with practice; the Senior Citizens Center has had floors redone.

Council members were given a copy of the audit finding for Des Arc Gas Co., Des Arc Water & Sewer and North Prairie Water System for the years 2013 and 2014.

Aldermen Welton Robinson and Bruce Sutton were absent.

LaDue’s purchase of White Fish Market finalized August 6; hours extended

Rhonda Cheshier

Rhonda Cheshier is the new Deputy Clerk at the Prairie County Clerk’s Office in Des Arc. She replaces Lyndilyn Huggs who resigned.

Rhonda is married to Keith Cheshier and they have three children, Brayden, Amy (Teddy) and Amber (Greg) Fields and have five grandchildren, Alysa, Ella, Kassidy, Kizen and Lizzie.

The Cheshiers also own an automotive repair shop, Chestnut’s Garage, on Hwy. 11 North in Des Arc and live in the East Side Community, Des Arc. Rhonda is the daughter of Betty Snow of Des Arc and the late Doug Snow, Sr. Rhonda began her duties on Monday, August 17.

pants, a long-sleeve shirt, white tennis shoes and a LA Kings hat with silver bill. He also carried a black backpack.

Anyone with information, or who can identify the suspects, are asked to contact the Arkansas State Police at (870) 633-1454 or the Hazen Police Department at (870) 255-4513.

In the absence of Mayor Jim Garth, who was on vacation, the Tuesday night meeting of the Des Arc City Council was conducted by Recorder-Treasurer Chrisana Knupp. Her recording duties were handled by Carolyn Hambrick, the city’s comptroller.

Police Chief Rick Parson provided the council with a report that included 5 traffic tickets issued and 22 criminal charges filed.

Those charges were mostly drug related and included 13 misdemeanors and 9 felonies. Six individuals were committed to community service. He also advised that Officer Mitchell Weaver was on his second day at the Police Academy and should finish up Nov. 13.

It was reported that the first chip sealing began this Tuesday on 8th Street.

Known patches on streets around town were discussed.

Alderman Steve Bryan advised that money is coming in very slowly for ambulance service. Alderman Anna Beth Fisher pointedmoney not coming into the

After closing for a week of vacation, “White & Son Fish Market” on Main Street reopened June 15 with its new owner-tobe, David LaDue from Vilonia. Twentytwo-year owner Jim White and daughter/chief cook Christie Jones spent their last week at the restaurant helping LaDue assume the operations. Quickly changed were the name to “LaDue Family Fish Market”, menu items added, and personal art work added to the decor.

During these first two months of operation, the number of employees has increased to 6 in the restaurant plus 2 fulltime fisherman, camouflage tops/shirts with business logo for restaurant personnel (kacki shorts/long pants will complete “uniforms”), and extended store hours

until 8:30 pm, 4 days a week, went into effect yesterday, August 19.

A new exterior wood sign, expected to be installed this week and which incorporates the LaDue Family logo, was built by Tyler and Zak Hill, sons of Angie and Taddy Hill of Des Arc. To escape the mosquitos, the sign was painted lying in middle of the Hill’s living room floor. The “uniforms” and logo were designed by Cindy’s high school classmate, Delane Edwards who owns 4:13 Graphics in Vilonia.

Since completion of the actual sale two weeks ago on August 6; future announced plans include serving breakfast beginning in early September (with earlier-opening Continued: See LaDue Family - Pg 3

Two Beginners . . .

Timmy Baxter of Biscoe, a new bus driver for the Des Arc School District, made his first pickup of students Monday morning. He is pictured with a young student starting her first day of school at the Pre-K School in Des Arc. His expression shows complete pleasure with his new job while the beginning student shows some apprehension as she prepares to depart the bus.

Timmy is replacing Coach Jim Hurt, former driver for the Biscoe route, now retired.

The yellow buses are rolling from all parts of the school district bringing students in to the local schools. It’s time for drivers to be aware and watch for those buses that will be stopping to pick up and let off students.

Happy Birthday Time !

LaDue employees spontaneously sang “Happy Birthday” to the lady, while presenting on-the-house strawberry cake to the unidentified couple last Sat. afternoon, Aug. 15 Employees l-r: Brandy Wardwell, Kelli Carter, Ashley Grady, Kayla States and Wendy Steward

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There was some talk of a reunion, but it came to nothing. Too many of us had moved on -- to other publications, other occupations, to cities other than the ones where we were based when the editors in New York began ordering us into New Orleans and the path of a banshee called Katrina. Ten years ago.

Too, reunions almost by definition celebrate more than observe. In those weeks on the Gulf Coast we observed much but it gave us no basis for celebration.

The camaraderie we developed, that we enjoyed, helped sustain us in the long hot, humid days that followed the storm’s landfall; the story, the deadline, the adrenaline rush, the sharing of notes and anecdotes at day’s end, invariably well after nightfall. We produced the stories of the dead and the living, the survivors, some of them American refugees; stories of a city partially submerged and farmland soaked in seawater and petroleum distillates; tales of the thousands of houses left uninhabitable, dozens of cemeteries compromised, hundreds of businesses sundered and a few plundered. The madness of the Louisiana Superdome, not as horrific within as the worst accounts had it, but bad enough. Casino barges tossed on shore and splintered, fishing fleets demolished. Government ineptitude.

I would be asked, frequently, did I see any, you know, dead people? Yes, I always answered, and some of them were walking. But they didn’t say much, just stared into the distance.

Eventually we went home, we journalists, to Arkansas or Georgia or Texas or other parts of Louisiana and Mississippi, or parts north. We had homes we could return to. Many of Katrina’s displaced would soon follow, and not a few remain with us today, having fashioned new lives from the remnants of the old, which is to say what memories they cared to preserve, as memories were the sum total of their possessions. In subsequent weeks I would meet with many of the storm’s dispossessed, in shelters near Fort Smith and Pine Bluff, and for every man or woman who cared to relate their experience there was another who had scrubbed the mind free of it, or were trying to.

It remains the single worst natural disaster in U.S. history, Katrina, with some 2,000 dead or missing, and property damage exceeding $100 billion. In the decade since the winds and the saltwater surge, Washington has sent more than $70 billion in assistance to the states that bore the brunt of the hurricane. Charitable organizations contributed millions. The impact is visible, yet palpable only to those who saw the region in the hours and days after Katrina’s landfall. New Orleans is indeed back, as is much of the Gulf Coast.

The question, and it annoys too many people, is for how long?

Probably not another journalist can match author John Barry for the comprehensiveness of his reporting and the shrewdness of his analysis of the coastal dilemma pre- and post-Katrina. No one has so succinctly summarized the stakes for the nation in protecting what remains of the southern coast (nor more stoutly defended the federal dollars spent restoring its communities). The country owes New Orleans, he reminded an audience at Little Rock a couple years after Katrina; southern Louisiana’s topography, its shipping channels, were altered and engineered in no small measure to permit the steady flow of commerce from distant American farms and factories. Which is not, Barry was at pains to note, to excuse the environmental damage wrought over the decades by developers and the oil and gas industry. And certainly not to ignore rising sea levels, undeniable even as the cause remains in dispute.

So here is Barry anew, warning, in the [begin ital] New York Times Magazine [end ital], that New Orleans’ 300th anniversary, in 2018, “will most likely be the last centennial the city celebrates” unless the political class of the state and the region and the nation take action.

A plan has been drafted to rebuild some of the coast surrendered to commerce and thus increase the buffer between New Orleans and other communities and the next, certain hurricane. It will be expensive and it will not be painless; sacrificed would be livelihoods and neighborhoods, and not a little national treasure. But the alternative is to do little or nothing, and wait for the next, certain hurricane. And, under cheerier but deceptive skies, the unrelenting approach of the Gulf.

The nightmare of Katrina has faded -- happily, for its victims, perilously so for the rest of us. Its lessons extend, or should, beyond the reach of the Gulf of Mexico, to wherever catastrophe can be expected. Tornado alley, for example, which includes all of Arkansas, and to the New Madrid Fault region, which lies beneath its eastern third. In the parable there should be no celebrations, no consideration of reunions.

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Work will save this nation

By Glenn Mollette

America is only as good as our workers and doers.

Dreamers are critical. Faith is vital. However, faith and dreams without works are dead.

Everywhere I travel these days I see Nigerians, Kenyans, Egyptians, Asians and of course Hispanics doing jobs all over the United States. They seem to occupy 90% of the maid service jobs in hotels and to dominate the taxi industry. In many areas the Chinese and Mexicans appear to be the ones opening new restaurants. Two of the best restaurants in my town are the local Mexican and Chinese restaurants. Farmers desperate for workers and cheap labor bring Mexicans into America legally by the thousands on H-2 Visas.

Farmers reportedly say the Mexicans will do the cheap labor jobs that Americans won't do.

I keep hearing that these Internationals are doing the jobs that Americans won't do.

Why is this? Too many Americans are quite happy to survive on a government check and food stamps rather than work.

Disabled Social Security, SSI and food stamps are disabling this nation. Too many people are willing to survive rather than work and try to better themselves.

For all the people who truly deserve these benefits I say God bless you. I'm glad America can help. For the rest of the liars and thieves who work harder at cheating the system rather than trying to earn a paycheck then it's time that your lazy ways end and you start paying back all the money you've stolen from your country.

President Jimmy Carter, age 90, has demonstrated an ethic of hard work. The President's retirement package is generous. He could have lived in an exotic retirement spot the rest of his life but he kept working. His labor for Habitat for Humanity has been remarkable plus all of the other national and international diplomatic efforts that he has performed. Thus, Carter has remained sharp and has continued to be a working American. Carter recently announced he has liver can-

By Robert Romano

Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) recently made headlines on August 6 when he announced his opposition to President Barack Obama’s nuclear deal with Iran that critics say will help Tehran acquire nuclear weapons.

“I believe Iran will not change, and under this agreement it will be able to achieve its dual goals of eliminating sanctions while ultimately retaining its nuclear and non-nuclear power. Better to keep U.S. sanctions in place, strengthen them, enforce secondary sanctions on other nations, and pursue the hard-trodden path of diplomacy once more, difficult as it may be,” Schumer said in a press statement.

Schumer said he would vote in favor of a resolution of disapproval blocking the Iran deal. That’s great.

There’s only one problem. It won’t matter.

Schumer was one of 98 senators who voted in favor of authorizing the Iran deal before anyone had even had an opportunity to read it.

That is because the law, H.R. 1191, authored by Sen. Bob Corker (R-Tenn.), provides that “any measure of statutory sanctions relief by the United States pursuant to an agreement [with Iran]… may be taken, consistent with existing statutory requirements for such action,

Glenn Mollette is an American Syndicated Columnist and Author. He is the author of eleven books and read in all fifty states.

This column does not necessarily reflect the view of any organization, institution or this paper or media source.

if, following the period for review provided… there is not enacted any such joint resolution” by Congress disapproving of the deal within 60 days of its announcement, which the president would have to sign.

Obama has promised to veto such a resolution, and 150 House Democrats in May said they would vote to sustain it.

Meaning, the time to have blocked the Iran deal is not under the phony process created by the Corker bill — requiring two-thirds majorities in both houses of Congress to override the Obama veto — but back in May. Schumer knew all of that going into the vote.

In many ways, the Corker bill was designed precisely for elected officials like Schumer, to politically take a stand “against” the Iran deal without any real practical effect. He can then get credit for opposing the deal — much like Republicans who now claim they were against the Iran deal all along even though they voted in favor of it, too.

It’s a show vote. Nothing more.

So, why should members who voted for the Corker bill that authorized the Iran deal, including Schumer, now get any credit for “opposing” the Iran deal?

It’s a sham anyway.

Robert Romano is the senior editor of Americans for Limited Government.

CIS: US Immigrant Population at Record 42.1 Million

By Courtney Coren There is a record 42.1 million legal and illegal immigrants in the United States, according to a new analysis of data from the U.S. Census Bureau released Thursday.

America's immigration population has surged since the second quarter of 2011, when an additional 4.1 million entered the county both legally and illegally, according to a report by the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS).

That number includes the 1.7 million immigrants who entered just in the past year, of which 740,000 are Mexicans. The total Mexican immigration population in the U.S. was 12.1 million as of the second quarter of this year, its highest quarterly total, CIS said.

The immigrant population now totals more than

13.3 percent of the entire U.S. population — its largest share in 105 years, CIS said of the Census data for the second quarter of 2015.

CIS cites "the significant cutbacks in enforcement in recent years, the permissive nature of the legal immigration system and improvements in the economy" as factors that have contributed to the surge.

There was very little immigration growth from 2007 to 2011, when the numbers began to spike.

According to CIS, the growth in the last four years is about equal to the growth from 2000 through 2007.

"For the immigrant population to increase by one million means that significantly more than one million new immigrants must enter the country, because some

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Ruthless! No other word comes to mind when I think of the heartbreaking poaching crisis that’s killing an elephant every 15 minutes to fuel the global black market for ivory, including illicit markets within the United States.

What’s worse, the gun lobby is working overtime in Congress to make it easier for illegal ivory to flow into our country!

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cer that has spread to other parts of his body. Our thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family as he now battles for his life.

If abled Americans would go back to work and start doing some of these jobs that Internationals are doing we could begin to take back some of our country.

Many of the illegals would go home because there would not be work for them to do. They are surviving well here because there is so much work to do!

Americans would become healthier physically and mentally. Many Americans have just enough financial support to watch television all day and then do little else with their lives. Millions of Americans are on massive amounts of medication and taking antidepressants and pain medicine each day. They know their lives are going nowhere and many become suicidal. In the meantime their eating and exercise habits are unhealthy and they become obese with declining health.

This is further dragging our nation down because it costs hundreds of millions each year to treat all the people who are on welfare. If they were working to feed themselves they would be doing something meaningful. They would be out of the house and their health would be better thus saving the nation billions in medical and other welfare costs.

Homebound welfare Americans also produce children. Many of these children become second-generation welfare recipients because that's all they have learned to do. This vicious cycle is eroding the very core of America that made us great and that core is the heart to work.

We truly need to get our good paying jobs back in America. However, we are only going to lose more if we aren't willing to work.

Schumer deserves no credit for opposing Iran deal

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immigrants already here return to their homeland each year and natural mortality totals 250,000 annually," the Center wrote in its report.

This growth will certainly add to the already heated debate in both Congress and on the campaign trail among the presidential candidates, but CIS notes that legal immigration has not been on the radar of most candidates. According to the group, about three-quarters of the total immigration population are here legally.

WEEK’S WEATHER, RAIN & RIVER Our Apologies!

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WHITE RIVER REFERENCE DEPTHS

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SUNRISES / SUNSETS THURSDAYS SUNRISE SUNSET Aug 13 6:24 am 7:57 pm Aug 20 6:30 am 7:49 pm Aug 27 UNAVAILABLE Latest Sunrise

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Editor's Note: Do You Support Trump for President? Vote Here Now. "While the impact of illegal immigration is often the subject of intense national debate, the much larger flow of legal immigrants has seen almost no discussion, even though its impact on American society is much larger," the report concluded.

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“ T H E P A G E S T U R N E D B A C K ” Prairie County Jail painting nears completion August 19 (Compiled from White River Journal files)

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eviving late Nineteenth Century political issues at a panacea for present-day economic ills William H. (“Coin”) Harvey speaking today at a convention in Monte Ne, Ark., took the preliminary step toward the formation of a new national political party with the revision of the existing monetary system as its goal. The 80-year old pioneer of Arkansas assailed the present money system as a monster that will write “an epitaph on the tomb of this civilization.” Harvey outlined new monetary system without interest and with currency redeemable only in service. It would provide for free coinage of silver, an issue he gave to William Jennings Bryan for his campaigns for the presidency.

Oscar Ameringer of Oklahoma City, editor of the American Guardian, characterized capitalism as dead and asserted President Hoover and Congress “should apply for involuntary mental bankruptcy.”

E. A. Stewart, the Beebe millman, has a large crew of men at work putting in a cotton gin at Hickory Plains. Later on Mr. Stewart will install a sawmill there, also.

The Methodist Church which was torn down at Hickory Plains sometime ago, is being rebuilt.

Miss Bonnie Willeford is assistant operator at the local exchange for the Southwestern Telephone Co., in this city, during the absence of Mrs. Chas.

Riner, who is taking a vacation.

Messrs. Ralph Greer, Q. E. McCuin, C. C. Tunstall, J. F. Loretz, and C. J. Rister attended the ball game in Little Rock on Tuesday

evening.

Prof. H. A. Vinyard, Superintendent of the Des Arc School, returned this week from a three week tour through the north and east. He reports a delightful trip.

City Marshal Duckworth of Cabot this week was investigating an attempt to poison Mr. and Mrs. Abe Sumner and their six children at their home here.

Officers found paris green in food that had been left over from the noon meal and was to have been eaten that night. The family found traces of the poison when they returned home from visiting neighbors. A large kitchen spoon was used to distribute the poison over the food. Officers said the person responsible depended on the family not being able to see the poison in the lamplight at the supper table. They are trying to trace the guilty person through fingerprints on the spoon handle. Mr. Sumner said he knew of no enemies he had.

Miss Virgie Martin of the Ulm Home Demonstration Club, in competition with six other Arkansas clubs on home remodeling, won first place and received a collection of shrubbery as her prize.

The Methodist meeting is going on now at the Johnson Chapel church with Rev. Simpson who is being assisted by Bro. Willie Bone.

Federal Judge John H. Martineau, former governor of Arkansas, began his work in “padlock court” under assignment to the New York district today by disposing of 15 cases. He eight padlocked speakeasie for six months each and three for one year.

Control Room (with direct view overlooking Day Rooms, corridors, and some cells)

T h u r s d a y, A u g u s t 2 0 , 1 9 4 2 Families, groups, and individuals available for work in harvesting this year’s cotton crop are especially urged by Mr. R. N. Rushing, Farm Placement Supervisor of the United States Employment Service for Arkansas, to make their availability immediately known at their local employment office.

Orders have already been received by the Employment Service from Mississippi County Cotton Growers for 3,000 cotton pickers to start work August 20. Pay in this area will be $1.50 per 100 lbs.

Proper facilities will be available for families, groups, men, women, both white and colored pickers.

The number of cases of diseases reported in Arkansas during 1941 increased by 18,000 over the 1940 total, it was said in the report of the Communicable Disease Control of the State Health Department. A total of 63,300 cases were reported. The number of cases of malaria reported showed a gradual decline which began in 1938. The five-year median for 1937-41 was 4,448 cases annually, approximately 30% less than in 1920-24.

Mr. J. Elmer Berry of this city, Welfare Director for Prairie County the past seven and a half years, has resigned his position and will devote his time to other business.

Governor Homer M. Adkins proclaims August 24 to 29, 1942, as Arkansas Scrap Metal Rally Week, saying “whereas, the collection of scrap and waste materials will increase our national war production

and hasten the Day of Victory.”

The ladies of Des Arc have completed 140 garments for the Red Cross during May and June. Ladies participting in this drive for infant garments are Mesdames John Gipson, John Winchester, Ira Dixon, Clee Kirk, Lois Bell, Q. E. McCuin, Chas. Walls, B. E. Wray, Ethel Loretz, Dezzie Ruff, Geo. Sparks, John Harmany, Bruce Garth, Marvin King, Will Bethell, B. E. Wray, Guy Brown, Delmas Brown, Thos. Kirkpatrick, L. E. Hinson, Henrietta Sommers, and Misses Nancy Roe, Bonnie Willeford and Vivian Buchanan. Mrs. Lewis New is chairman.

The first open boll of cotton of this season was brought to the Journal office Monday morning by Mrs. Evangeline Turner, bookkeeper in the office at Des Arc Lumber Co. The cotton was cultivated by Mr. John Tucker on the plantation of her father, Mr. W. F. Bell, one of the the county’s most successful farmers and stock raisers.

Several more boys from this vicinity are answering the army call this week and others are beginning work on defense projects at Jacksonville and Stuttgart. “Let’s Win the War!” Mr. Jack Ingram, who has operated the Bungalow Cafe in this city the past two years, has sold to a Mr. Dunn of Jacksonville.

Nat L. Walt of this city has leased the Cafeteria in the Young’s Department Store and will open same to the public in a few days.

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overnor Frank White was among the dignitaries speaking at the dedication of the Des Arc American Agriculture Movement Building in Des Arc last Saturday. The local AAM leaders, Harvey Joe Sanner, Jimmy Holloway, Bettis Campbell, Donald DeVore and O. B. Fields, thought of everything from food to tents for serving.

Mr. and Mrs. Gene Horne were hosts Monday night at an “August Christmas Party” for members of the Des Arc Christmas Parade. Those attending were Sandra Stallings, Sue Nail, Delorse Cunningham, T. A. Wallace, Lawrence and Sarah Holloway.

Farmers and other interested persons will be eligible to purchase sorghum from the Commodity Credit Corporation, starting July 31.

George Ford, chairman of the Prairie County Agricultural Stabilization Conservation Committee, said the CCC will offer sorghum for unrestricted use sale at market prices.

The Prairie County Equalization Board began its annual 30-day session Monday.

Members of the board are Mrs. Sally DeVore and Tom Wallace of Des Arc, Lamar Hall of Hazen, and James F. Patterson of Biscoe. They were meeting with officials: Sheriff Mike Grady, Assessor Jeannie McFarlin, and County Clerk Billy M. Garth.

Keith Rhodes of Cabot, who has been Public De-

fender for Lonoke and Prairie counties since April, 1980, has been appointed to succeed Atty. Randall Gammill as Prairie County Deputy Prosecutor. His duties are to assist Prosecutor Robert Edwards.

The Des Arc Public Library’s June Read-A-Thon ended July 22 with a puppet show given by Mrs. Larry DeVorak, Prairie County Librarian. Prizes were awarded to Anna Smith, 5th grade, and Wesley Whittaker, 2nd grade.

Joe Dan Fulton and Nickie Whittaker placed second in most books read.

Louis Howell, a native of Des Arc, Sherwood Police Department officer, suffered a fractured hand in a scuffle early Sunday morning while making a traffic violation arrest, according to the Sherwood Police Chief Rick Carmichael.

Elmer C. Clark of the First Presbyterian Church in Des Arc. said this week that the work of restoration of the church stained glass windows is progressing. Victorian Supply Co. of Little Rock had the contract for the work.

Mrs. Garry (Kathy) Kirk was busy registering students at the high school this week. School begins next Monday. Mrs. Kirk is a new employee in the office of Principal John Matlock. One of the first groups to get to work as the school term approaches was the school band under the direction of Johnny Nash.

Reinforced window in Control Room has view of Main Corridor (corridor provides access between old and new jail)

2-man cell, with temporary view of Day and Control Rooms (a most unpleasant prospect for living quarters)

Distribution of City Sales Tax Revenue The municipal levy of sales and use in cities for July, 2015 reports to the state is as follows: Des Arc ....................$ 19,181.77 Augusta .........................28,229.14 Bald Knob .....................53,923,21 Beebe............................116,763.04 Brinkley.................119,226.69 Cabot............................720,074.16 Carlisle ...........................47,995.43 Clarendon ................. 41,044.97 Cotton Plant ....................1,306.26 DeValls Bluff.................13,887.56 DeWitt..........................175,044.65 England..........................63,332.69 Gillett ...............................9,851.85 Hazen ............................ 51,314.09 Holly Grove......................6,516.49 Lonoke .........................148,810.88 McCrory.........................18,767.03 North Little Rock.....1,399,120.94 Searcy...........................815,154.49 Stuttgart.......................491,159.15 Ward...............................36,464.55 Municipal sales and use tax is based on retail sales and local tax. It is reported to and compiled each month by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration.

The cities of DeValls Bluff and Hazen in Prairie County collect two cents on the dollar; Des Arc ‘s sales tax is one cent on each dollar you spend locally.

Sales Tax revenue was up in several cities from the month of November. The sales tax revenue as shown here reflects the buying volume from local merchants which is reflected in sales tax reports.

For the same period in 2014, Des Arc’s tax revenue was $19,074,22, DeValls Bluff, $11,940.57 and Hazen, $58,791.46.

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.

CONTROLLED BURN: This was a controlled burn executed by local firemen at 7th and Chester Streets about 6:30 p. m. on Monday evening, August 17. They keep a watchful eye on surrounding property as the old house burns. It was the former Swaim residence.

LaDue Familystore hours) and marketing of fish nation-wide. The latter actually began with the sale of 200 lbs of buffalo and catfish in San Franciso last month.

David LaDue and wife, Cindy, just celebrated their eighth wedding anniversary July 25. Their son, Nicholas, age 12 and in 6th grade, attends Vilonia’s new Intermediate School just opened to replace the school destroyed by the April ‘14 tornado. He plays defensive tackle on the Pee Wee Football team. Cindy LaDue has been employed at the Little Rock Diagnostic Clinic for 21 years, where her mother, Lynn Claud, is Chief Operating Officer. David retired as Maintenance Field Supervisor two years ago from Cox Machine & Fabrication in North Little Rock, and has since been pursuing his interest in fishing, including selling his caught fish to Jim White, which led ultimately to seizing this new venture opportunity.

After living his first 50 years as David Sober, and his first twelve in a Children’s Home in Keller, Texas; Johnny and Barbara LaDue of Houston, who had lost two sons, one with

continued from Page 1 the same first name as David and who was also born in 1960, took their new David (Sober) home with them to adopt. David lived with them for just 4 years, until at age 16 he dropped out of school as a junior and ran away from home. He later obtained his GED and served in the Marines for 4 years (one in Japan).

Even after running away, David and his “parents” maintained a good relationship over the ensuing years.

And on his 50th birthday Aug. 6, 2010, his wife Cindy threw a surprise birthday party at their Vilonia home with David’s foster-care parents coming from Houston. It was on this 50th birthday occasion, that everyone agreed it was past time to complete David’s adoption and finally change his last name from Sober to LaDue. The LaDues returned to Vilonia two months later for the official adoption, which occurred before a judge on Oct. 29, 2010. Unfortunately about a year later, David’s new “parents”, Johnny and Barbara LaDue, both age 70, passed away Nov. 2011 and April 2012 respectively.

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Journal-Fish Connection:

That connection was established in the mid-1950s, when Clarence Johnson opened a fish market (later joined by son-in-law Bill Hayley) in the Journal’s small, white storage building next door. The main building (1915 interior of which was shown on front page of August 13 issue), was torn down circa 1955.

Johnson and Hayley later remodeled and expanded the small building they initially rented for $10/month.

In 1993 Jim White bought the Johnson-Hayley business, and then two years later the building they remodeled, plus both 25’ lots from Journal owner, Dean Walls. White expanded the fish market to include a restaurant, with the drive-thru and kitchen area taking the 25’ space where the Journal, with its oily, wavy floor, had been located.

Side note: Next door and east of the Journal in 194050’s, was Bethell’s ( John) Cleaners and Barnum’s Shoe Repair Shop.

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Words of Faith/Church News Faith and Football event at First Baptist Church well attended

FAITH TRACKS

By Rev. Dee Harper

Pastor, First United Methodist Church Des Arc, Ar

Work: 870-256-3757 - Cell: 501-593-8978 e-mail: cdharper1979@yahoo.com

Elisha: “Get Your Call On” Scripture: 1 Kings 19:15-21 Recently I read a testimony by a pastor in New York named Michael. He was sharing about how he felt called to become a pastor. He was working as an accountant at the time and he was part of a men’s choral group. The group toured around to churches and shared a ministry of music and the director of the group asked Michael to be the narrator.

At first Michael used the script that was prepared by the group’s director, but later as he felt God’s nudge he began to use his own words.

The members of the group affirmed Michael’s speaking and encouraged him that maybe he had a gifts for teaching and preaching. As he was ministering with this group and also the nursing home ministry he did with his family he said he began to get really dissatisfied with the idea of the career in accounting.

It came to a head one night after the baquet at the conclusion of the tour that they had been going on. Michael drove to a little chapel in a cornfield near his home and began to pour out his feelings toward God and then he felt God direction to begin the process that led to becoming a pastor. In order for Michael to respond to that call it required talks with his wife Linda, and for him to give-up the steady reliable work of his business to embrace an unknown future.

It’s interesting that what began the journey for Michael was his interaction and a word from other people.

God can call us in amazing and unexpected ways. Sometimes God can call us through a burning bush like Moses, or a reassuring word like God did with Jeremiah, or sometimes he can work through others like he did with Elisha.

The first leg of Elisha’s journey toward the calling that God gave him was first to become the student of the prophet Elijah. In fact it is Elijah that God uses to call Elisha from his work as a farmer in his families fields.

The moment of Elisha’s anointing comes not with oil but with Elijah wrapping his cloak around Elijah. This mantel is later picked up by Elisha when Elijah is taken up in to heaven. This is the beginning of Elisha’s ministry as prophet in Israel.

The reason that Elisha breaks his plow and barbecues the oxen is that it is a

The Faith and Football Event for men and boys of the community hosted by the First Baptist Church in Des Arc, Saturday, August 15, was well attended.

Special guest speaker was Jacob Skinner (right) former Arkansas Razorback punter.

The Junior and Senior Eagle football teams and coaches were served dinner in the fellowship hall prior to the special program.

powerful sign of his commitment to turn from his old calling as a farmer and to follow in this new calling that God has given him. He is almost literally burning his bridges on his old life.

One of the things that this episode in Elisha’s life can teach us is about calling.

In the book of Jeremiah we hear this familiar verse, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” God’s calling on Elisha’s life was real but as far as we know it was not what he expected would happen. How often do our lives take unexpected turns. Even when we don’t understand fully God still wants us to obey immediately. We often think that we have to have the whole picture, but we don’t. We just have to be faithful to what we do understand.

Another thing that Elisha’s story teaches us is that God will be able to use the most those who hold on to the least.

We spend a lot of time worrying about security or comfort. Frank Powell writes, “The church is not immune to blind spots either. And the greatest hole, the greatest blind spot, in American Christianity today is the widespread pursuit of comfort.” Do we love comfort more that Jesus?

You might say no but what if God called you to do something completely out of your comfort zone, for instance preaching, or starting some kind of nonprofit, or teaching children’s Sunday school. What if that calling meant you had to let something else go? Would you choose to do it?

I am amazed at Elisha’s willingness to completely cut himself off from his old way of life. He got rid of the things that might tempt him to go back to farming.

Elisha’s story remind me of Jesus’ calling of his disciples. He called them to leave everything they knew and follow him.

What are we willing to let go of in order to serve Jesus?

I want to invite you to ask God what to see what he is calling you to do? What might you need to let go to serve God? May God bless you this week.

Bro. Dee

Velvet Ridge Singers Will Be Singing at the Community Service Fire Department Chaplain Dee Harper and Fire Chief Don Harvey

Fire Department’s chief and chaplain receive training in crisis management Fire Chief Don Harvey and Fire Chaplain Dee Harper recently received training peer support and individual crisis management through the ICISF, the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation. This organization is one of the leading organization in training for critical incident stress management in the world. The two day training was designed to help participants be able to assist first responders deal with the emotional issues involved in respond-

ing to very stressful emergency calls. Specifically how to help someone manage after the first hours and days after a call.

The ICISF offers trainings in helping with crisis incidents for both the individual and groups. The training was led by Dr. Sterling Claypoole who serves as Senior Chaplain for the El Dorado Fire and Police Departments and is Lead Chaplain for Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.

Harvey and Harper said,

“We believe this training will help us better serve our fellow firefighters, and other first responders in the community.”

In addition to this training, Chaplain Harper, who is pastor of the Des Arc First United Methodist Church, also attended a chaplain's training course in May sponsored by the International Conference of Police Chaplains and the Mission Board of the Arkansas Baptist Convention.

Sunday August 23 at 6:00 PM Everyone Invited!

First Assembly of God Church Des Arc, Arkansas

Scenes from the Back to School Bash at First Assembly of God - Sat., Aug. 15 Photos by Mary Weatherley

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Social Announcements and Locals Corinne Pullen and Ross Skarda engagement and forthcoming marriage announced Mr. and Mrs. Robert Blanton Pullen of Austin, Texas would like to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Corinne Carter Pullen to Ross Martin Skarda.

Corinne is the granddaughter of the late Corinne King Laughlin, formerly of Fort Smith and the late Robert Wayne and Clarice Pullen, formerly of Richardson, Texas.

Corinne is a 2013 graduate of the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and graduated with her Masters in 2014.

While attending the University, Corinne was a member of the Chi Omega Fraternity. She is currently in her second year of teaching Fifth grade at Lakewood Elementary in the North Little Rock School District.

Ross is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Randall Skarda of Hazen. He is the grandson of the late Rowena Ridout Wood DeVore, formerly of Des Arc, the late Floyd Wood, formerly of Little Rock and the late Joe and Ruby Skarda, formerly of Hazen. He is the great grandson of the late Rupert

Mr. Skarda and Miss Pullen and Irene Ridout, former Des Arc residents Ross is a 2011 graduate of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and graduated with a degree in Agricultural Business. He was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity.

Ross currently farms with his dad and brother at R & S Skarda Farms in

Hazen.

Corinne and Ross will exchange vows Saturday, November 7 at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Little Rock.

The reception will be held at Noah’s Event Center. Invitations will be sent.

They will make their home in Hazen.

Prairie County Officials attend conference in Springdale More than 600 members of Arkansas’ “county government family” learned the latest information about workplace violence, conflict resolution, interacting with state legislators and more when the Assocition of Arkansas Counties convened at its 47th Annual Conference August 5-7 at the Northwest Arkansas Holiday Inn and Convention Center.

Attending from Prairie County were Circuit Clerk Vanessa Peters, Assessor Jeannie Lott, Treasurer Judy Burnett and Deputy Collector Melinda Richards.

Special guest speakers included Governor Asa Hutchinson and University of Arkansas Vice Chancellor and Athletic Director, Jeff Long.

One highlight of the convention was the opportunity for Clerk Peters to have her photo made with Governor Hutchinson.

The Governor spoke of his strategies for growing the State’s economy and his intention to focus on small towns and communities.

He gave the example of

Geraldean (Hollis) Odell and daughter, Brenda Williams enjoyed a three-day visit to Nashville last week.

They went especially for the Inka & Iron Convention and to enjoy the music of Sonny Burgess and The Pacers band.

---------Craig Fisher advises that his dad, Athen Fisher, has been hospitalized at St. Frances - Bartlett Hospital at Memphis the past week with blood clots in his legs.

Athen will be going to Mayo‘s Clinic in Rochester, MN, next week for hip replacement.

Athen moved back to Des Arc a few years ago from Memphis but his Bayou home was destroyed in the 2011 flood.

He moved back to Memphis recently and is with Craig.

---------Dewayne and Nancy Chappell are now occupying the Paul Siitonen home in Hamsit Heights. The Chappells lost their nice home on Hwy. 33 east of Des Arc in the 2011 flood.

They did restore the residence but recently sold it to Kevin Wilhite.

Nancy is the daughter of Jhnie Mae Hamilton Siitonen and the late Paul Siitonen. They advise that Johnie Mae, who is now residing in a retirement home in Cabot, is doing well and very content in her new environment.

---------Recovery wishes are sent to Lela Rogers who is recovering from bladder repair surgery she had a week ago at St. Vincent’s.

She is in a lot of pain. Lela said she is not to pick up anything heavier that five pounds. She will be returning to the doctor next week for a checkup.

--------Prayers are with the family of Viola ( James) Baxter of the Biscoe Community. She was taken to the hospital for kidney failFamily has been ure. called to her bedside. Viola is the mother of Timmy (Vicky) Baxter of Biscoe

and grandmother of Amanda (Mike) Kearby of Des Arc. Mr. James always grew a large garden and also sweet potatoes.

--------Inas (Overturf) Dixon of Biscoe had the misfortune of falling and breaking her leg. Inas is a 1954 graduate of Des Arc High School.

Her parents were the latOscar and Syrena Overturf of the Watson Community, Des Arc. Her husband was the late Vernon Dixon. Sending best wishes for a complete recovery.

--------Jacob Easley lost his fight with a combine last week resulting in a serious injury to his arm. He was working on the combine and the header fell on him.

He is in a cast and will have exrays done to see if he will

need surgery. Jacob is the son of Shelly Easley of Des Arc and the late Mitch Easley. He is the grandson of Guylene Easley and Jimmy Cunningham of Des Arc, Delores Perry of Hazen and the late Roy Easley. Jacob is a 2010 DAHS graduate.

--------Prayers are sent to Jalene DeVorak, wife of Jerry DeVorak, of the Oak Prairie Community as she recovers from a dislocated elbow she suffered in a fall about three weeks ago.

She is doing some better but has a long road of recovery.

--------Prayers all goes well for Shawn (Annabeth) Fisher as he has hernia surgery today, Thursday. Hope you are up and about soon.

Bridal Shower honoring

Cara Norman Bride-elect of Ken Whiting

Sunday, August 23 2:00-3:30 p.m. at the home of

Reuben and Libby McMillen 2013 Main Street Des Arc

Hosted by the Marriage Enrichment Sunday School Class - First Baptist Church

Wedding Shower

honoring

Tiffany Mayher Bride-elect of Aaron Fisher

Saturday, August 22 Two to Four O’clock in the Afternoon

First Baptist Church Registered at Walmart, Lynn’s Flowers & Gifts

Adrianne VanHouten, Beginners Class and Odds and Ends Sunday School Class 8/13/2c Hosts

Need a New In-home Care Agency?

Vanessa Peters with Gov. Asa Hutchinson the small town of Magness, with a population of less than 200, acquiring a feed mill. “There is no town or community too small.

Small towns can do things,” Hutchinson said.

In conjunction with the AAC conference, the Senate and House City, County and Local Affairs committees conducted meetings

Wednesday afternoon.

Those committees met jointly with the Legislative Blue Ribbon Committee on Local 911 Systems on Thursday morning.

All Prairie County attendees agreed that the most informative sessions were the legislative workshops and the Governor’s speech.

Sara Toll 2015 Miss P rairie County Rice Broccoli, Chicken and Rice 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 1/2 half pounds boneless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch cubes 1 cup uncooked long grain rice 1 (10 3/4- oz) can of condensed cream of mushroom soup 1 cup water 1 10 ounce package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed Directions: Sara Toll with Brown chicken in hot oil over high heat in large sauce pan or special cake Dutch oven. Add rice, soup, water, and broccoli; Bring to a boil.

Cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Makes six servings Calories: 349 per servingings

Remember When. . .. .

Guess Who? These two youngsters were seen at fthe Des Arc baseball fields most any day there was baseball being played. The young man standing in back is a Senior Music Major at ASU-Jonesboro today and the young man sitting on the toy tractor is a freshman at the University of Arkansas. They both still have a passion for the game.

ID’s next week.

60 Years of Sonny Burgess and the Pacers Ward Country Dance Saturday night, Aug.22 Potluck Supper & Free CDs

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Recipes Using Fresh Vegetables From Rev. Jaimie Alexander

Corn, Fresh Tomatoes, and Zucchini are fresh vegetables that are used in the this week's featured recipes.

Fresh Corn and Tomato Fettuccine, Bacon and Tomato Spaghetti, Zucchini Drop Biscuits, and Grilled Corn Dip are wonderful selections for a Summer evening light meal, so tie on your apron and enjoy spending time preparing these recipes using summer's fresh vegetables.

Fresh Corn & Tomato Fettuccine 8 ounces uncooked whole wheat fettuccine 2 medium ears sweet corn, husks removed 2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper 4 green onions, chopped 2 medium tomatoes, chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 cup crumbled feta cheese 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

“Queen Marilyn” Mrs. Marilyn Kelly is Des Arc Nursing and Rehabilitation’s Queen for 2015. She lived in Carlisle, AR prior to moving to DANRC. She has seven daughters. Mrs. Kelly attended the District Queen’s pageant in Trumann on Thursday, August 13.

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by Activity Director, teresa henley

Hello to everyone in the community from Des Arc Nursing and Rehabilitation Center! We hope you have had a wonderful week.

Temps are still high and we are needing some rain for the crops and what little gardens there are left. That high humidity is really getting to folks.

On Thursday, August 13, Molly Walker, Administrator and I (Teresa) took Mrs. Marilyn Kelly to the District Queen’s Pageant competition in Trumann. After the pageant, we ventured over to Jonesboro and ate lunch at Ta Molly’s Mexican food in and returned home. Mrs. Kelly was very tired and ready to rest when we returned.

Thanks to everyone who purchases items at our fundraisers. This money is used for activities here at DANRC. Thanks to Janice and Nina for doing Mrs. Kelly’s hair and makeup. We all had a good time.

We celebrated Elvis Pres-

ley’s favorite Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich plus a really good Elvis Movie. A great way to share a summer afternoon.

The Des Arc United Methodist Church shared their Sunday morning with us in services. We appreciate you giving your time to bring us the Word of God and look forward to Sunday Services each week.

Our faithful Disciples visited and played their muscicon Friday morning. They are always welcomed folks.

We had a fine refreshment party with our friends from the Assembly of God Church.

They came after their Back to School Bash held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

We will be having our Pancake Breakfast today, Thursday. Our Volunteer Staff sure knows how to cook up a feast!

We always look forward to this delicious breakfast meal!

The Disciples will be here on Friday and the United Methodist and Lakeside Mis-

sionary Baptist Church will be here for services and fellowship.

Next Thursday is our Resident Birthday Party for those residents who have August birthdays.

We will also have other activities such as card games, memory games, Bingo, Reminiscing, Ball Toss, Excercise, Snowball the Facility Pet visits, Teresa’s visits, Dominoes and the facility General Store will be open.

We would like to send our prayers to the families of loved ones who have passed on to greater rewards.

Please come out and visit when you can. Volunteers are always welcome!

Please check on the elderly and animals in this high heat and humidity.

We hope you have a great rest of the week.

Teresa Henley Activity Director

In a Dutch oven, cook fettuccine according to package directions, adding corn during the last 8 minutes of cooking.

Meanwhile, in a small skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Add red pepper and green onions; cook and stir until tender.

Drain pasta and corn; transfer pasta to a large bowl. Cool corn slightly; cut corn from cob and add to pasta. Add tomatoes, salt, pepper, remaining oil and the pepper mixture; toss to combine. Sprinkle with cheese and parsley. Yield: 4 servings.

Bacon & Tomato Spaghetti 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti 1/2 pound thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 3 cups fresh baby spinach 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Grated Parmesan cheese Cook spaghetti according to package directions.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Saute tomatoes in drippings until tender. Drain spaghetti; stir into skillet. Add the spinach, bacon, vinaigrette, salt and pepper; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 4 servings.

Zucchini Drop Biscuits 3/4 cup shredded zucchini 1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons finely chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, patted dry 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil 1 cup 2% milk Preheat oven to 425°. Place zucchini in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and toss. Let stand 10 minutes. Rinse and drain well. Squeeze zucchini to remove excess liquid. Pat dry.

In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and remaining salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in zucchini, cheeses, tomatoes and basil.

Add milk; stir just until moistened.

Drop by 1/3 cupfuls into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake 22-26 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. Yield: 1 dozen.

Corn Dip 6 medium ears sweet corn, husks removed 1 large onion, chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped 2 tablespoons butter 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained 2 tablespoons sliced green onions Tortilla chips Grill corn, covered, over medium heat for 10-12 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally.

Cut corn from cobs. In a large skillet, saute the onion and jalapeno in butter for 2-3 minutes or until almost tender.

Add corn and garlic; saute 1-2 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Remove from the heat.

In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream and chili powder. Stir in cheese and corn mixture. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish.

Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.

Sprinkle with olives and green onions; serve with chips. Yield: 5 cups.

Something the opponents of the ACA seem to have overlooked!

Something the opponents of the ACA seem to have overlooked!

The percentage seniors will contribute for all prescriptions will decrease annually until it reaches 25% in 2020.

Since the ACA was enacted in 2010, more than 7.3 million Americans with Medicare who reached the donut hole have collectively saved $8.9 billion on prescription drugs, or $1,209 per person on average, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The average Medicare-covered patient will save approximately $5,000 from 2010 to 2022,

while those with high prescription drug costs will save as much as $18,000.

CVS Caremark is committed to ensuring that customers are able to make informed decisions about their health care and this includes helping them understand their insurance options. Health Insurance Information Centers are now available at more than 7,600 CVS/pharmacy stores and 800 MinuteClinic locations nationwide to help them navigate the complex health care system. Information is also available online atwww.cvs.com/insurance.

And God Looked Down...

Most seniors never get enough exercise. In His wisdom, God decreed that seniors become forgetful so they would have to search for their glasses, keys and other things, thus more walking. And God looked down and saw that it was good.

Then God saw there was another need. In His wisdom he made seniors lose coordination so they would drop things requiring them to bend, reach & stretch. Get some exercise. And God looked down and saw that it was good.

Then God considered the function of bladders and decided seniors would have additional calls of nature requiring more trips to the bathroom, thus providing more exercise. And God looked down and saw that it was good.

So if you find as you age, you are getting up and down more, remember its God's will. It is all in your best interest even though you mutter under your breath.

Anonymous

Alzheimer’s program scheduled An educational program providing information and resources on Alzheimer’s, or Dementia, detection, causes and risk factors, will be held Wednesday, August 26, at 1 p. m. at the Lower White River State Park, 2009 Main Street, Des Arc. If you or somone you know is affected by this disease or other dementia, you are invited to attend.

Corn Husk Doll Workshop: Monica Smith from the Lower White River Museum came to the Des Arc Senior Citizens Center on Thursday, August 14 to present a workshop on how to make corn husk dolls. Valina Osborn, daughter of Olivia Osborn who works at the Center, is displaying two of the many dolls made.

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By Barbara Williams, Site Director

We had a great week last week!

Monday, Ray Morris came by and played Bingo with us.

Tuesday we had Joke of the Day and a ball exercise.

Wednesday we had our homemade Breakfast and Bingo.

Thursday was a busy day. Monica from the Lower White River Museum came and taught us

how to make homemade corn husk dolls. Valina Osborn is modeling them.

Thursday night the Disciples came and sang while we had a pizza party with homemade dessert.

The Cabot Senior Center also came and enjoyed the fun with us.

Friday we had Bean Bag Ball practice, and our barrel out front for recycling cans. We also need good re-

saleable items to add to our yard sale room which will be open soon.

Just call us and we can come pick up anything locally also. God Bless and have a great weekend!

Barbara Williams, Site Director Olivia Holcomb Osborn, Meals on WheelsHolcomb Osborn, Meals on Wheels

A full house at Des Arc Senior Citizens Center this week

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Services held W. L. George, Wednesday for Stuttgart D. W. Branham native, dies D.W. Branham, 78, of Des Arc died Sunday, August 16, 2015 at Des Arc Nursing & Rehab Center.

He was born on January 16, 1937 in Des Arc to B.W. and Lucielle “Walters” Branham.

He is survived by his wife Joy; two daughters, Tammy Britt and husband, David, and Tiffany Mack and husband, Charles Ray; his brother, George Branham, two sisters, Louise Turner and Mary Kay Kirk, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Pete Branham.

Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at Garth Funeral Home Chapel.

Interment was in the Sand Hill Cemetery.

Sign online guestbook at www.garthfuneralhome.com

Bobby L Moritz, Slovak native, dies at DeWitt Bobby Lynn Moritz,age 76, died August 8, 2015.

He was born July 19, 1939 at Slovak, AR (Prairie County) to Edgar August and Mary Opal Powell Moritz.

He farmed for over 30 years then became a truck driver. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Eddie Shawn Moritz.

Survivors include his wife, Lynda Dickson Moritz; children: Dixie Lynn Alter (John), Randy Lyle Moritz (Regail), Shonda Kai Cruz (Jose) all of DeWitt; sister, Jeanie Wellworth of Stuttgart; grandchildren: Brittany Briggs (Cole), Rourke Hunter Moritz, Maci Moritz, Lexa Moritz, Kristen Keller, Rachel Moritz, Taylor Dickson Roush, Allie Roush, Spencer B. Alter, Natalie Cruz and Mia Cruz; great-grandchildren: Blake Briggs and Greenley Moritz.

Funeral services were at 3 pm Thursday, August 13 at the First Assembly of God Church with burial at DeWitt Cemetery by Essex Funeral Home.

Glenda Dollinger dies at Carlisle Glenda Faye “Sider” Dollinger, 75, of Carlisle died Wednesday, August 12, 2015.

She was born May 26, 1940 in Leachville to the late Durward E. and Glen Dora Rowe Bridges.

Mrs. Dollinger was a longtime member of Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Cabot and more recently a member of First Baptist Church in Carlisle. She was dedicated to her family and as she liked to say her “grandchildren were the middle of her universe”.

She is survived by her son, Robin Bruce Dollinger (Lori) of Carlisle; her grandchildren, Olivia and Eli Dollinger; her sisters, Marcelle Squire ( Jim) and Madeline Beal (Bob); nieces; Karen Norton, Dana Simmons, Kristen Boswell and Monica Ring and a host of great-nieces and greatnephews.

Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Mount Carmel Baptist Church with Brother David Lee officiating.

Interment was at Mount Carmel Cemetery.

Arrangements were by Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home.

Woodrow Lee George went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 12, 2015.

He was born January 7, 1939, in Stuttgart, son of the late Gertrude Pack George and William A. George Sr. He was preceded in death by his brother, Prentice Mathis of San Jose, Calif.

He is survived by his brother, William A. George Jr. of Vidor, Texas; a nephew, Bobby George; and several nieces.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a graduate of Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, obtaining a degree in Business Administration. He was retired from the state of Arkansas.

He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Ulm. First and foremost a Christian, he is best remembered for his perpetually cheerful spirit and sense of humor which he shared selflessly with those around him. One could not help but be lifted up and encouraged when in his presence.

His request to you would be to live your life in joy, with gifts of your time, lots of laughter, love and encouragement to all you know.

Funeral services were at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 15, at Zion Lutheran Church in Ulm with Pastor Johnny Graham officiating.

Interment will be in Lone Tree Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church, 252 East Second St., Ulm, Ark.

Ortheda Huguenard was mother of Stuttgart resident Ortheda C. Huguenard, 86, died on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015, in Harlingen, Texas.

She was a longtime resident of Indiana, born in Noble County a daughter of the late Vaughn and Iva Brunson. She was a 1946 graduate of Elmhurst High School and retired from Lincoln National Corp. She enjoyed traveling plus visiting family and friends.

She is survived by her children, Kathryn Wilkin of Pigeon Forge, Tenn., Kenneth Huguenard of Stuttgart, Ark., Ruth Jacobs of Terrell, Texas, David Huguenard of Fort Wayne, Thomas Huguenard of Wewoka, Okla., Barbara Huguenard of Larwill, Ind., William Huguenard of St. Joe, Ind., Roberta Brackin of Clearwater, Fla. and Chris Huguenard of Fort Wayne; 11 grandchildren; 18 greatgrandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Huguenard; and son, Robert; her sisters, Doris Scribner, Margaret Hade and Sandra Sommers.

Funeral service was at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, New Haven.

Burial was in St. Louis Besancon Catholic Cemetery, New Haven.

Marjorie Roberts dies at Stuttgart Marjorie Leola Edwards Roberts, 93, widow of Donald Roberts, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2015, at Crestpark in Stuttgart.

Mrs. Roberts was born August 27, 1921, in Vilonia, Ark., to Walter and Lelah Stevens Edwards. She was a homemaker and member of Humphrey United Methodist Church. She

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He was born to Ray E. Rollins and Lena McCollum Rollins on January 19, 1940 at Hickory Plains. He later moved with his parents to Des Arc. Charles graduated from Des Arc High School in 1957. Shortly after graduation he joined the Army National Guard. He was a master plumber by trade.

On November 15, 1997 he married the love of his life, Camilla Hale Goad.

They were married happily for 17 years 9 months.

He is survived by his wife Camilla Hale Rollins; a son Richard (Ricky) Rollins and wife, Sherri, of Carlisle; his brother, Ronnie Rollins and wife, Donna, of Des Arc, step-children, Lisa Barron and husband, Mike, and Stephen Goad and wife, Kim, all of Maryland; eight grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and his beloved dog, Bella.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Victoria Rollins, and his parents.

Visitation followed by a memorial service was held at the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway at 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 11.

Special thanks to Hospice Home Care.

Online Guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

Frances Boyd, age 84, passed away August 12, 2015 in McCrory.

A daughter of Jefferson and Evelyn Davis, she was born July 22, 1931 in Cotton Plant. She became a graduate of Cotton Plant High School and worked many years as the secretary/bookkeeper for the local auto dealer in Cotton Plant.

Frances was a member of the Temple Baptist Church in Searcy.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Jefferson and Evelyn (Little) Davis; her husband: Leslie Boyd; and brother, Billy Jeff Davis Survivors are sons: Ronnie and Christine Parnell (Letona); Paul and Jan Parnell (Camden) Dennis and Hannah Boyd (Dallas, GA) and Rick Boyd (Forest, MS); daughters, Joyce and Charles Reeves (McCrory) Patricia Marshall (Bryant) and Kim and Vernon Sterling (Birmingham, AL); sister, Deanna and Charles Dalton (Marianna); 16 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren Visitation was held at Bob Neal & Sons Funeral Home in Brinkley, Saturday morning, 9:30-10:30 followed by graveside services at 11AM at the Johnson Cemetery in Wheatley.

Memorial may be given to the Woodruff County Health Center.

Services held Saturday at Carlisle for Renee Moran, 53 Renee Moran, age 53, of Carlisle passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2015.

She was preceded in death by her father, Tommy Davidson.

She is survived by her loving husband of 33 years Walter Moran; her children, Shawn (Lori) Moran, Thomas (Michelle) Moran and Ashley (Josh) Seely. She was MiMi to 10 grandchildren. Survivors also include her mother, one brother, two sisters, cousins, nieces, nephews, and many friends.

Renee was a member of First Baptist Church of Carlisle. She was Nae Nae for 25 years to the children of Carlisle where she gave

her loving care to many daycare centers. She enjoyed her many road trips with Walter and watching her grandchildren participate in their many activities. Renee was an avid supporter of the Carlisle Bison Sports. She had a great passion for Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee where she visited once a year and enjoyed listening to Elvis music. Renee will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 15, at Carlisle First Baptist Church, with burial in Carlisle Cemetery.

loved her family, her church and her cat, Daisy.

Besides her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Marilyn Roberts; sonin-law, Kenneth Wessels; two sisters, Flossie Bishop and Evanell Bryant; and a brother, William “Dub” Edwards.

Survivors are a daughter, Donna Wessels of Humphrey; two granddaughters, Dana Arledge and husband

Jerry of White Hall and Melissa Robinson of Humphrey; and one greatgrandson, Ryan Robinson of Humphrey.

Funeral services, officiated by Bro. George Crumbly and Bro. Spencer Branch, were at 2:00 p.m.

Thursday at Turpin Funeral Home.

Burial followed in Lone Tree Cemetery.

www.boydfuneralhome.net.

Thank You! The family of Thelma Griffith would like to say “THANK YOU” to the people of this community for the outpouring of love and support shown to her and to her family This community is filled with wonderful caring people! We are thankful for each one of you.

The visits, cards, phone calls, and prayers have been a blessing to each one of us. We appreciate all of you who brought food and other items to her home.

We also appreciate those who spent time with us and helped to make this sad time somewhat easier for us.

May God bless you The Griffith Girls and Families Pam Patton Rita Mitchell Lorie McFarlin Sandra Madar Betty Jo Huffstickler

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Jessie Wynona (Taylor) Weems, 71, of Hazen, Arkansas went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 17, 2015.

She retired after 21 years of service at the Des Arc Nursing & Rehab Center as a CNA. Jessie was a member of the Center Point Baptist Church near Hazen.

Jessie was preceded in death by her father, Jesse A. Taylor.

She is survived by her husband, Dorris J. Weems; her mother, Vivian Godwin of Lonoke; three daughters, Patricia Diane (Alan) Hendrix of Malvern, Lisa Ann (Mark) Mangum of Haskell and Chestina Renna Brown of Tennessee; two step-children, Teddy (Kathleen) Weems of Carlisle and Mandy Weems of Stuttgart; 11 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Jimmy (Julia) Taylor and Terry Taylor, both of Lonoke.

A memorial service will be held at the Center Point Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 21, 2015.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to to www.curepsp.org.

Arrangements are by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen.

Carolyn Ann Dozier Henard, 73, of Cabot went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, August 17, 2015.

She was born on June 27, 1942 to the late William and Lillian Dozier at Big Dixie, near Des Arc. Carolyn was preceded in death by four sisters; Josie Eileen Dozier, Lela Mae Bogard, Alvera "Bedy" Bogard, and Barbra Dozier; one son, Mike Shaw, and one daughter, Terry Shaw.

She is survived by three brothers; Billy Dozier of Searcy, Walter Dozier of North Carolina, and Robert Dozier of Searcy; two daughters, Theresa Dozier Benevides of Sherwood and Janice Henard Jones of Cabot; three sons, Tracy Henard of Ward, Leon Wayne Henard and Kevin Henard both of Cabot as well as 14 Grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Visitation will be held at A Natural State Funeral Service Chapel on Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 5 p.m. with the funeral service immediately following at 6:30 p.m.

Burial will be on Friday, August 21, 2015 at 11 a.m. at the Welcome Home Cemetery near Des Arc.

Bertha Pace Cullipher was lifelong Arkansas County resident Bertha Elizabeth Pace Cullipher was born in Ethel, Arkansas, on September 12, 1931. She remained an Arkansas County resident her entire life.

She departed this world on Sunday, August 9, 2015, for her heavenly journey.

She was the daughter of Lowen Everett Pace and Mae Brandenburg Pace.

Bertha loved her life as a farm wife and mother. She enjoyed working in her yard, cooking and caring for her ever expanding family. She had been a member of Unity Baptist Church for over 40 years and had recently become a member of First Baptist Church in Stuttgart. She had been a member of the DeWitt City Park Commission when the park was first created.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Cullipher; her parents

and two brothers, Floyd and Freddie Pace.

Survivors include her son, Jimmy (Becki) Cullipher of Stuttgart and daughter, Dale (Scott) Goetz of Stuttgart. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Carrie (Brian) Simpson, Heath (Amy) Holbert, Casey (Michal) Cullipher, Cody Holbert and Sulliver Goetz along with 11 great-grandchildren.

The family requests that memorials be made to Unity Missionary Baptist Church, P.O. Box 627, DeWitt, Ark. 72042 or Forks LaGrue Cemetery at DeWitt Bank and Trust, c/o Forks LaGrue Cemetery, P.O. Drawer 71, DeWitt, Ark. 72042.

Memorial service was at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 11th at Unity Missionary Baptist Church by Essex Funeral Home, DeWitt.

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By Rosetta Lockhart

RENEWAL: Marcia Hinson Kelly of Little Rock, a few months ago, had these three gravestones in the Hickory Plains Cemetery sandblasted. Though very old, the work has given them a like-new appearance. The stones mark the burial spot of Marcia’ ancestors, LE Hinson, DOD, 1877, (Marcia and our late Jerry Hinson’s great-grandfather), Sallie Davie DOD,1904, and AJ Thomas, DOD, 1892. They look beautiful, so pure white. Marcia is the daughter of the late Gene and Virginia Hinson of Des Arc.

Congratulations to Nathan and Maegan (Holcomb) Tarkington on the birth of their beautiful baby girl, Macie Lynn, born Friday, August 14, 2015.

Grandparents are Jon and Vanessa Holcomb and Maegan’s Mom, Melissa Price, Great grandparents are Manuel and Mary Holcomb.

Vanessa Graham was glad to see her Aunt Brenda Flynn Saturday. Brenda’s late husband, Gary Flynn’s headstone was set at Carlisle Cemetery Saturday. Aunt Brenda came back by to see Vanessa and get some fresh vegetables.

Brenda Graham had a lot of company at the hospital Sunday, Mickey and Vanessa Graham, Sherry, Teddy, Jeff, Kylie and Jaxton Jones, and later Tracy Rouelle and her kids.

I pray everyone has a great school year. Most of the time we can choose to have a good or bad day.

Pray daily for God to help you.

I took Clara to an appointment. with her hip surgeon Tuesday. She will have surgery Sept. 3. Pray all goes well and no infection. She will only have to stay overnight this time. I had gone by Sam’s before appointment but had a late lunch at Red Lobster after seeing Doctor.

Bob Crider hurt his back Monday, so was not able to do much. He had big plans of getting Clara Clark’s porch finished and water sealed and repairing our deck.

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Seems most kids off to school were okay with going. Bored, I guess. I never knew that word was alive!! My Papa never let us be without something to do!! Was not what we would have chosen-but !

Carter and Tucker Brown of Cabot spent Saturday with Donnie and Michelle Brown— their holiday before school, maybe, No, their parents (Kyle and Rebecca) had something to do best done without two young men helping. They came for them Saturday night.

Helen Fields accompanied Doyle and Earline Fowler of McCrory to Little Rock last Thursday.

Doyle had a meeting and dropped the ‘girls’ at the Mall and I will leave that to you as to----.

Fannie Peters and me (Rosetta) went to Brinkley last Thursday joining other Hypsion Club members at a TEA at the home of Louise Miller.

The group then planned the club yearbook programs.

You former Cotton Plant people may as well go put Feb. 27th on your calendar right now for the annual Spaghetti Supper.

It is a fund raiser—but also an opportunity to meet up with and visit with others who have moved away, like you!!

Son, Stan Lockhart of Conway spent Monday

By” will be Tuesday, Sept. 8 at the Hickory Plains Methodist Church at 1 p.m.

Come join us! We have FUN! 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 and 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 () their News.

Please call or send!!! If you CORRECTION: There will want birthdays in my column and you know I don’t be a Kelly FAMILY Reunion put them in, please let me on SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, at Carlisle Civic Center. We know!

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“The recipes were very good this year,” Bowen said. “The winning recipe, a rice cheeseball, was something many of us involved with the contest had never seen before, and it was delicious.”

The panel of judges included KTHV station meteorologist Meredith Mitchell, former Stuttgart Daily Leader editor Stephanie Fischer Prislovsky and Sync Magazine food critic Steve Shuler.

“The top dishes all featured creative ways to use rice while still keeping good taste in mind,” Shuler said. “We saw rice used in ways we'd never seen before, and the final products were impressive.”

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night with me (Rosetta).

He has been busy cutting and baling hay for his cows for the coming winter. His Mama has not been holding up her end of the work here, so he worked till LATE. Mickey and Billye Holder and Matt Brown spent last week in Branson. Billye came home with a sinus infection— sorry , Billye.

Our Church prayer list is quite long, so those of us who can get up and get our own drink of water need to be very THANKFUL!! I try my darndest not to complain, but that is a full time job—NOT complaining at every ache.

Guests during the weekend of Penny Stanley have been Patrick and Lee Phillips and sons David, Andrew and Griffin of Austin ,Tex. and Patrick’s Mom and Sister of Houston. They were all here for Griffin’s christening on Sunday at The First Methodist Church in Augusta. Penny and George fed lunch afterwards to some 70 plus friends at The Tamale Factory.

Sally Peebles and friend, Pat Brooks, of Memphis spent a few days here at their Gregory House. I visited with them and we had Friday evening dinner at The Tamale Factory. I saw a lot of people I know and care about that our paths don’t

cross often enough anymore. (Jack and Carolyn Caperton of Cotton Plant and her sister and husband ,David Kloss of Beebe. David is the nephew of Myrtle Brady; and I saw several others of our area).

The news above has been mostly happy happenings.

On a sad note—two former residents have left families to mourn.

Lavelle Owens Moore, only about 50-52 years old lived here as a child.

Her father was Charles Owens. Lavelle has one aunt who lives here now—Rose Owens Pree and one in Augusta—Carol Owens.

Margie Allen, 80 years old, died last week. The late Troy and she lived here several years before moving to Pleasant Plains. Troy and Margie had Robert, Barbara, twins Terry and Jerry, and Donny are all I can remember. I can’t remember her parent’s names, (it will come to me at midnite, probably) but they were from Minnesota and did not have our ‘Southern’ drawl. Ima Jean Lindsey was my sub at the Post Office and she told me he would come in and say ’the slow one is on’! A lot of people have gone away from Gregory in just my ‘few’ years here.

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look forward to seeing some of the family we have not Have a Good Week In seen for so long. There will The Lord! be pot luck lunch and visiting - hope to see you there.

Happy Birthday August Hoping to see everyone 26th to Holly Holloway & there! THE TIME WAS ANNOUNCED IN ERROR LAST Spunk Ingle !

Happy Anniversary Au- WEEK. We had another nice size gust 27th to Janet & Russell crowd for services on SunPatterson! day at New Bethel MissionHappy Birthday August ary Baptist Church.

28th to Kymber Buckner!

Johnny, Sandy, Cody, Happy Birthday August Allen, Cooper and Kylee 29th to Audrey Crawford & came over for dinner with us Mary Lou Miles! on Sunday. Kim, Josh and Jase were not able to be with O Lord, you are so good, us as they had a Birthday so ready to forgive, so full of dinner for family members, unfailing love for all who Jason Simmons and the ask for your help. Psalm twins.

Scott Greenwalt brought 86:5, NLT the evening message for us at New Bethel Sunday evening.

I suppose there is a lot of excitement and wonder with school starting again.

Our news from Des Arc from Charles Ingle. Sympathy to the family of D.W. Branham.

Charles received a phone call from Cletus and Mary Kirk, who live in Florida and an equal were on their way to Des Arc

Rice Ball earns top honors in Expo recipe contest STUTTGART — A panel of three local celebrity judges chose a Lincoln County woman’s rice recipe as their top winner from 10 finalists competing in the 2015 Arkansas Rice Expo rice recipe contest last week.

Carolyn Wynn took the top honors with her rice cheeseball. Karen Kirkpatrick of Clark County won 2nd place with a dish named “Karen’s Brunch Sausage Casserole,” and Sharon Traylor of Union County won 3rd place with a dish called “Early Spanish Rice.”

Dianna Bowen, family consumer science agent for the Lonoke County Cooperative Extension Service office, said judging between the 10 final entries — which were chosen from an initial field of 15 — was “very

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(Correction- I left Ms. Martha Jean’s name out this last week, please forgive me.) Sympathy and Prayers to family and friends, and also to her caregiver, Melinda Tennison, for the passing of Ms. Martha Jean Hamric. She went to be with the Lord, Aug. 5. Her Service was really nice and the community fed the family at the Methodist Church after the burial at Hickory Plains Cemetery.

Glad to see our great nephew, Hayden McArthur, made the light magazine, Arkansas Living (August edition). He’s holding a big stringer of fish. He is the son of Nick McArthur of Hickory Plains.

Monte Crider has been home a couple of weeks.

He spent five weeks in Colorado with his son, Charles Crider and family, his wife Yuki, son, Collin and daughter, Kyla. They love their Papaw Monte. Monte visited some other family while out there.

Brenda Graham’s appendix ruptured a few weeks ago and she has been hospitalized. However, due to the many prayers offered up, a miracle occurred and she was able to come home Tuesday without IV antibiotics. Keep her in your Prayers. Mail cards to her at: 818 Church St., Lonoke, AR 72086.

James Thomas came down to visit Clara Clark and me Thursday, since I was at Clara’s HA! Clara and James went to Cabot to have lunch at the Dixie Café.

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as Mr. Brahamn was her brother. Cletus and Mary are former neighbors of Charles.

I received a call from Bruce Ingle on Saturday evening. I was glad to hear from him, he said he got to go to church last week as they had a revival meeting.

We could do with a good rain. Grass is turning brown in our yard. However, the farmers may think different.

They are getting into harvest of rice and corn.

The major news was the robbery at the Prescription Shop in Hazen. Our daughter-in-law, Sandy Kelly was caught up in it as a customer. So much fear. We are thankful no one was injured.

This will be hard for Byrum.

Gail and Sandy to forget.

We wish everyone a good week.

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FARM/HOME NASS projects big numbers on Arkansas soybeans, corn and sorghum Just as combines begin to scratch the surface of the 2015 harvest, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service on Wednesday projected record high yields for Arkansas soybeans, sorghum, corn and cotton.

Soybeans were projected to yield 53 bushels per acre, which would be a new state average record, up three bushels from last year. Arkansas growers planted 3.2 million acres of soybeans, down 1.2 percent from the previous year. A 53-bushel-an-acre yield would tie Arkansas with Illinois, second only to Nebraska’s projected 56 bushels per acre.

Jeremy Ross, extension soybean agronomist for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, said the 53-bushelper-acre forecast took him by surprise.

“We had record yields the last two years, but July and August 2015 were much, much hotter and drier than they were the last two years and that’s affecting yields,” he said.

“And a large percentage of acreage in the northern part of the state was planted extremely late — a lot later than the last two years. That’s two strikes against us for high yields.”

Ross said he was “predicting in the mid- to upper-40s for the state yield. I just don’t see us hitting 53 bushels an acre.”

NASS is projecting a record Arkansas’ corn yield at 195 bushels per acre

from 470,000 harvested acres, well up from last year’s 187 bushels per acre.

The 195 bushels would make Arkansas second only to Washington State’s projected 220 bushels per acre.

Arkansas’ cotton crop was projected to yield 1,226 pounds of lint per acre, up 81 pounds from last year, and a new record.

However, cotton acreage was projected to be down 95,000 acres from last year, to 235,000 acres. “If realized this would be the lowest harvested acres on record in the state,” according to the NASS report.

Arkansas’ sorghum yield is projected at a record 105 bushels an acre on 480,000 harvested acres. If realized, Arkansas would have the nation’s second highest state average yield to Illinois’ projected 109 bushels per acre. That compares with last year’s 97 bushels per acre over 165,000 harvested acres.

Rice production was forecast down from 112 million hundredweight last year to 105 million this year.

“Traders were shocked by the bearish numbers and the USDA’s higher yield and production estimates,” said Scott Stiles, extension economist for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. “Grain bulls were steers by the end of today’s trading.”

November soybeans finished 61½ lower at $9.10. September and December corn futures were

both down a shade over 19 cents. September rice lost 8 cents to finish at $11.71. Next July wheat was down 15½ cents settling at $5.12 ½. Cotton was the only winner today with December contract up 288 points to close at 64.70.

Ahead of today’s report the average trade guess had U.S. corn yield dropping 2.4 bushels per acre from July. The soybean yield estimate was projected drop to 44.6 bushels, down from 46 last month. The August report pegged the U.S. corn and soybean yields at 168.8 and 46.9 bushels per acre respectively.

“With expectations for lower yields, ending stocks for both corn and soybeans were also expected to decline,” Stiles said. “That didn’t happen either.”

Soybean ending stocks for the 2015/16 marketing year increased from 425 million bushels last month to a projected 470 million bushels. Corn ending stocks increased from about 1.6 billion bushels to more than 1.7 billion—well above the pre-report guess of 1.427.

“After the release of these numbers, both markets sold off dramatically with soybeans nearly trading limit down,” he said.

“Corn prices held up better but still finished the day lower.”

Stiles said wheat report numbers were actually close to pre-report expectations, but price direction followed that of corn and soybeans.

America’s Farmers making a positive impact in Arkansas ST. LOUIS (Aug. 18, 2015) – America’s Farmers Grow Communities will partner again with farmers to award more than $3.3 million to community nonprofits across the country.

In Arkansas, 29 organizations will receive donations in 2016. Sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, the program’s purpose is to make a positive impact in rural communities by giving farmers a chance to direct $2,500 donations to eligible nonprofit organizations of their choice.

Farmer enrollment for Grow Communities kicks off on Aug. 1 and runs through Nov. 30, 2015.

Since the program’s inception, farmers have directed donations to help fire departments purchase equipment and complete training, send FFA and 4-H groups to contests and conventions, provide food pantries with meals to serve those in need and

boost agriculture curriculum in rural school districts. Other beneficiaries of the program have included health care organizations, youth and community centers, state parks and economic development programs, among many others.

“Thanks to the participation of farmers from across the country, more than 7,000 nonprofit organizations have received donations through Grow Communities in the past five years,” said Deborah Patterson, Monsanto Fund president. “We are excited to team up with farmers once again to help support the causes that mean the most to them and strengthen rural America.”

Arkansas farmers can enroll in the program and find a complete list of program rules and eligibility information at www.GrowCommunities.com or by calling 877-267-3332 toll-

free. Program winners will be announced in January.

Follow Grow Communities’ new Facebook page to learn more about the program and connect with past winners at facebook.com/AmericasFarmersGrowCommunities.

America’s Farmers Grow Communities is part of the America’s Farmers initiative. Since 2010, the America’s Farmers campaign and programs have advocated on behalf of farmers and their efforts to meet society’s needs through agriculture. Today, consumers are more interested than ever in agriculture and how food is grown. Farmers and others in the industry are joining in on the conversation to help raise awareness about agriculture and share their stories with their communities. Learn more at cfiengage.org.

Fall Army Worms marching across pastures, lawns and soybeans

By Mary Hightower The Cooperative Extension Service U of A System Division of Agriculture

Fall armyworms are on the march again, making lawns and pastures seem to disappear overnight.

Kami Marsh, Faulkner County extension agent for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, spent a good part of Monday fielding calls about this annual caterpillar plague.

ADVANCING — Armyworms are on the move in Arkansas, and have recently been noticed in multiple counties, (Photo by Photo

by Jeff Ingram.)

“Anyone with a lawn, plus cattle and hay producers, should be scouting for these worms,” Marsh said.

“They will feed on a variety

of forage crops, but often prefer lush bermudagrass.”

Morning and evening are the best times to scout for fall armyworms, since those are the times they are most active.

Newly hatched fall armyworms are light green or cream-colored with a dark head and measures about one-sixteenth of an inch long. As it grows, it becomes darker in color and the head has a light colored “Y”-shaped mark down the front. In addition, the nextto-last abdominal segment has four small dark dots. A fully grown fall army worm is about 1.5 inches long.

For more information on controlling armyworms in pastures, see Extension fact sheet FSA 7083 “Managing Armyworms in Pas-

tures and Hayfields” http://www.uaex.edu/publ ications/PDF/FSA7083.pdf.

Information about managing fall armyworms can also be found: http://www.uaex.edu/cou nties/prairie/fall%20armyworm%20sheet%202015.p d The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

FIRST MILO AT BUNGE: The first milo of the current season arrived at Bunge North America for unloading on Monday, August 17. Greg Addison, driver, brought the milo load from the Kent and Karen Smith farm in the Biscoe area. Bunge reports Test weight 59.2; Moisture 14.3; Foreign Material 1.9

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

Extension hosting local forums to identify priorities in White River Watershed

People who live, work, sion of an annual stakerecreate or own property in holder meeting that the the Beaver Reservoir- Public Policy Center holds Upper White River water- each year in Little Rock in with the shed are invited to partici- partnership Week of August 10 pate Natural Rein an August 25 forum Arkansas Days of field work: 7 on water quality. The sources Commission, the Top Soil Moisture: forum, hosted by the Uni- state agency responsible 100% Short versity of Arkansas System for developing and impleSub Soil Moisture: Division of Agriculture, is menting programs to ad100% short an opportunity for the pub- dress nonpoint source Livestock Condition: lic to identify water quality water pollution. Extension Fair issues or concerns, and is hosting forums across their community’s priori- the state as an additional Main Activities: Farmers continued irri- ties for addressing water opportunity for people to get involved in local water gation of rice and soy- pollution.

Protecting the water issues. bean. First harvest of corn This year’s annual stakeand rice is occurring with quality of local creeks and rivers isn’t a task completed holder meeting is schedno yield reports.

Sorghum harvest will overnight and then done uled for Sept. 23-24 in Little begin this week, weather with forever. It requires Rock. For more informacontinued participation tion on the meeting, visit permitting. and oversight from the www.uaex.edu/ppc.

This watershed has been people living, working, Growing Progress: Corn: 90% Mature, 10% recreating or owning prop- impacted by the effects of urban development and erty in a community.

Harvested The Beaver Reservoir- agriculture. Streambank Soybean: 100% Bloom, 90% Setting Pod, 1% Ma- Upper White River water- erosion has been an issue shed includes communi- in some areas, as has excesture Rice: 95% headed, 2% ties Benton, Boone, Carroll, sive silt entering waterCrawford, Franklin, John- ways, but phosphorus levHarvested Sorghum: 99% Color, son, Madison, Newton and els have decreased in reWashington counties. The cent years. The Arkansas 1% Harvested forum is scheduled to Department of EnvironCotton: 20% Boll Open begin at 8:30 a.m. and con- mental Quality has also Crop Condition: cludes at 12:30 p.m., and found higher levels of bacCorn: 10% Poor, 70% will be held at the Clifty terial pathogens in several Fair, 20% Good Community Center at 182 streams.

Rice: 10% Poor, 80% Madison 8248.

The long-term goal of Fair, 10% Good The forum is an oppor- ANRC’s priority watershed Sorghum: 20% Poor, tunity for the public to program is to reduce pollu80% Fair identify water quality is- tants to levels that will reSoybean: 15% Poor, sues or concerns, and their store all of a waterway’s 75% Fair, 10% Good community’s priorities for designated uses. ComCotton: 25% Poor, 75% addressing water pollution. ments or strategies identiFair “It’s important for peo- fied during the four-hour Hay/Pasture: 50% Poor, ple who live or work in the forum could help commu50% Fair Beaver Reservoir-Upper nities begin to address White River watershed to local water quality issues. get engaged and partici- The forum is open to the pate in conversations public. RSVP by e-mail to about local water quality publicpolicycenter@uaex.e priorities,” said Kristin Hig- du or call 501-671-2228.

The Arkansas Cooperagins, a program associate with the Public Policy Cen- tive Extension Service is an ter at the University of equal opportunity/equal Arkansas Division of Agri- access/affirmative action culture, Cooperative Exten- institution. If you require a sion Service. “Improving reasonable accommodaand maintaining water tion to participate or need quality requires the com- materials in another formitment of people from mat, please contact your different perspectives and County Extension office (or organizations working to- other appropriate office) as Twenty-seven county gether.” soon as possible. Dial 711 judges in Arkansas have isThe forum is an exten- for Arkansas Relay. sued burn bans as south and central portions of the state continue to face a moderate wildfire danger.

Three counties were added Thursday: Cleveland, Nevada and Pike.

Other counties already have burn bans in effect as of this earlier this month.

The counties are Ashley, Bradley, Clark, Chicot, Columbia, Dallas, Faulkner, Garland, Grant, Hempstead, Howard, Hot Spring, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lincoln, Little River, Miller, Montgomery, Ouachita, Polk, Pulaski, Saline, Sevier and Union.

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Join the Arbor Day Foundation and get Free Trees Everyone from Arkansas who joins the Arbor Day Foundation in September will receive 10 free trees as part of the Foundation’s Trees for America program.

Everyone joining this month will receive an eastern redbud, white pine, sugar maple, white flowering dogwood, pin oak, red maple, river birch, silver maple, northern red oak, and Colorado blue spruce.

“This group of trees was carefully selected to yield year-round benefits in Arkansas, including beautiful spring flowers, cool summer shade, spectacular autumn colors, winter berries, and nesting sites for songbirds,” said Matt Harris, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation.

“These trees will also add to the proud heritage

of Arkansas' 34 Tree City USA communities,” Harris continued. “For the past 39 years, Tree City USA has supported effective urban forestry management across Arkansas, and planting these trees will enhance the state’s treeplanting tradition.”

The trees will be shipped postpaid at the right time for planting between Oc-

tollber 15 and December 10. The 6- to 12-inch trees are guaranteed to grow or they will be replaced free of charge. To receive the 10 free trees, send a $10 membership contribution to Ten Trees, Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City, NE 68410, by September 30, 2015, or join online at arborday.org/september.lll

Local residents among graduates at UALR The University of Arkansas at Little Rock announces its graduating class of Spring 2015.

Kara Williams of Des Arc, a Nursing Major, received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Sandra Horton of Des Arc, an American Sign Language Studies Major, received an Associates Degree.

Latisha Burnett of Hazen, a General Studies Major, received an Associate of Arts.

EAST SIDE FIRE - Property formerly owned by Cassie and Glen Burnside burned to the ground Sunday August 16 around 8:30pm. It was located on Sand Hill Road east of Des Arc and had been given to their great granddaughter Vicky Hunt. She later sold it to current owners, Bryan and Madison Gonzalez. The house did not have electricity and was vacant. No clear cause for fire.

Sanner testifies before Mississippi River Commission

by Harvey Joe Sanner, Executive VP White River Coalition I was on board the Motor Vessel Mississippi docked at Mud Island Landing at Memphis, TN Monday, August 17, 2015, to present a statement on behalf of the White River Coalition to the Mississippi River Commission. There is a paragraph in the testimony in bold/italic font which dramatically sums up why some residents in the White River Basin have long supported an improved navigable shipping channel on the White River. We've always been secure in the belief that by using the latest engineer-

ing and design technology a plan to protect and enhance the river environment is doable alongside increased dependability.

Unfortunately, many disagreed with that assumption and opposed a plan designed to accomplish those two goals. Even more unfortunately, the opposition was formed before the scientific research could be completed. So the total facts of what research could have revealed has not been completed.

This new idea being considered is simply to try and return the river to its

condition before the major flood damages of 2008 and 2011. Facts supporting the area needing employment opportunities and additional investments along the river that could provide additional economic activity are still very much present. White River is a great resource to this part of the world and is without doubt the envy of people in thousands of communities in America and around the world. But some feel that it's terribly under-utilized and under appreciated for the potential it has to create increased economic ac-

TESTIMONY CONTENT: I bring gratitude from the White River Coalition for today’s opportunity to once again board the Motor Vessel Mississippi and to present our statement. We are also very grateful for the work that Colonel Jackson and the Memphis District Corps team accomplish in this region.

Recently, individuals representing the White River Coalition, the Arkansas Waterways Commission, staff members from the congressional offices of Senator John Boozman, Representative Rick Crawford and several Jackson County citizens met with officials from the Memphis District Corps of Engineers. The topic at hand was how should we proceed to return navigability on the White River to its authorized level. The Memphis District team advised us that a three-year plan is the approach we should follow: Year One (1) would focus on conducting environmental and cultural surveys.

Year Two (2) would involve clearing and snagging with some dredging necessary to return the channel to its former condition.

Year Three (3) would require dredging, repair work to bank cavings and cut-offs.

tivity as well as improved recreational activity. The future is just around the bend, I would hope that calm and reasonable voices could find common ground in the coming days and have serious discussions about just what we would like the White River of the future to mean to this vast area that covers many counties in the basin.

At right: Harvey Joe Sanner delivering message from White River Coalition The Arkansas Waterways Commission is working to secure funding for Year I and it has some funding committed as it continues to work with the Governor and legislature to develop a solution that will increase shipping dependability on the White River.

A paragraph from a previous WRC statement I think explains why this work is so vital to this region of our state: Recently, Mr. Jon Chadwell serving as Director of the Newport Arkansas Economic Development Commission was visited by an industrial prospect wishing to locate a facility in Newport that would create 800 to 1000 new jobs. The firm required highway, rail and water transportation infrastructure. When they completed their survey, the only lacking feature was a waterway with sufficient dependability. Those new good paying jobs went elsewhere! This disappointment is not the only one we have suffered. We’ve missed other opportunities.

In closing, this proposal should not be met with opposition from any of the stakeholders because it’s basically updating an un-met maintenance schedule. I do appreciate your time and consideration and I would welcome any questions you may have.

Inkle weaving taught here . . .

An inkle weaving workshop was held Saturday, August 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Lower White River Museum State Park in Des Arc. Five participants assembled their own inkle looms and then learned how to use them for weaving.

Inkle looms are used to weave straps or narrow pieces of material. Chris Smith instructed the workshop, explaining how to warp the loom, weave, and finish straps.

Lower White River Museum State Park will host a fall crafts workshop on Saturday, ,September 19 at 10 a.m.

For more information, contact Monica Smith at the Lower White River Museum, 2009 Main Street, Des Arc, AR 72040. Phone (870) 256-3711 Fax (870) 256-9202.

E-mail: monica.f.smith@arkansas.gov.

Inkle weaving class with finished product with instructor Chris Smith Lower White River Museum State Park is one of 52 state parks administered by the State Parks Division of the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism.

John McGregor, former Eagle coach, dies after fall John McGregor, who coached on every level, died Monday, August 17, 2015 after a fall at his residence in Roanoke, VA. He died after suffering a fall early Sunday mrning at his home. He was 76.

John McGregor, who coached the Des Arc Eagles in 1967 and 1968, spent most of his life passing on football knowledge.

The former William Fleming High School head coach had an extensive background that included a stint as an assistant coach in the NFL. He was nationally renowned as an expert in the passing game.

McGregor’s wife, Leesa, said her husband experienced trouble sleeping late Saturday night and he went to another room in the house to do some reading.

While returning to the bedroom after midnight, he fell down a flight of stairs.

McGregor also had been

undergoing treatment for prostate cancer, which had limited his recent work in a business he and his wife had operated since 1998 called “Quarterback Training and Development.”

McGregor tutored quarterbacks on the finer points of playing the position, many of whom came from out of state to tap into the coach’s storehouse of expertise.

“He had quarterbacks coming from all over the country to Roanoke,” said former William Fleming coach George Miller. “It’s amazing how far away some of them came from.”

McGregor was known largely in the Roanoke Valley for serving as Fleming’s head coach from 1976-85.

Miller was an assistant for most of McGregor’s tenure before becoming the Colonels’ head coach in the 1990s.

“He was a great guy to

work for,” Miller said. “For the most part, he gave you a job and just wanted you to carry it through. He didn’t interfere with your stuff.

He had confidence in you.

“Now if you weren’t doing what you were supposed to though, you would hear about it.”

McGregor was a native of Cotton Plant, Arkansas, who went to Mississippi State on a baseball scholarship and graduated from Memphis State.

He did not play college football, but he had a lengthy list of coaching jobs. His first was as a graduate assistant at Florida State from 1968-70 where the coaching staff included future NFL head coaches such as Joe Gibbs, Bill Parcells, Joe Bugel and Dan Henning.

McGregor was an assistant coach at Ohio University, the head coach of the Richmond Ravens of the

Continental Football League and was an assistant with the Albany Firebirds in the Arena Football League.

He also coached professionally in Germany and Finland.

McGregor’s last official coaching stop was one year as an assistant under Frank Miriello at Washington and Lee in 1997.

McGregor also is survived by two daughters, Debbie Good of Jackson, Mississippi, and Amanda Jennings of Mocksville, North Carolina; and five grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, Aug. 22, at 3 p.m. at Oakey’s Roanoke Chapel, preceded by a visitation at 2 p.m.

A private interment ceremony will take place in Arkansas.

2015 Des Arc High School Cross Country Schedule Sat., Sept. 5

Bob Gravett Invitational Arkadelphia Ouachita Baptist University

Sat. Sept. 12

Lois Davis Invitational Magnolia Southern Arkansas University (Senior High Only)

Tues., Sept. 15

Josh Park Memorial

Sat., Sept. 19

Conway Wampus Cat Conway Invitational-Beaverfork Lake

Sat., Sept. 26

Russellville Cyclone Invitational

Sat. Oct. 3

Chile Pepper MeetFayetteville (Senior High Only)

Sat. Oct. 10

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Hot Springs

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Cabot Jr. Panther Inv. Central Elementary.

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Football Season is here!!!

School started Monday, August 17, and the Junior and Senior Eagles have hit the practice field hard this week preparing for the first game of the 2015 football season.

The Eagles will travel to Riverview for a scrimmage game on Tuesday, August 25. The Jr. Eagles game is at 5:30 p.m. and the Sr. Eagles game kicks off at 7:00 p.m. The Senior Eagles will begin their regular season on Friday, Septem-

ber 4, at Bald Knob. The Jr. Eagles will host the Clarendon Jr. Lions in their opener of the 2015 season with Seventh grade at 5:30 and Jr. Varsity on Thursday, Sept. 3 at 7 p.m.

The Annual Eagle Fest event is Friday, August 21, beginning at 6:00 p.m., with fun, food and games. Price of admission is $5.00 for just games or meal and $10.00 for Games and Meal. There will be blowup slides, dunking

booth, and the 2015 Eagle football teams will be introduced. Head Coach Drake Widener and the Eagles will run through play drills. Meal is Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Chips and Drink. This event is sponsored by the Des Arc Eagle Booster Club. Come out and support your Eagles!

The 2015 Sr. and Jr. High Football schedule is posted elsewhere on this page.

2015 Senior Eagles Roster Seniors: Daylon Conway-RB/LB Johnny Gray-WR/DB Noah Kennedy-QB/DB Jacob Adams-TE/DE Colt Covington-RB/DB Trey Lee-FB/DL Andrew Ingle-OL/DL ClaytonNickelsonOL/DL Jamie Norman-OL/DL Mathew Tate-OL/DL

Juniors: Hayden Flud-RB/DB

Isaiah Williams-WR/LB Jerrod Williams-RB/DB Ontario Conway-RB/LB AustinWeatherley-FB/LB Jeffery Harrell-OL/DL Kelvin Cohen-OL/DL Spencer Wrigley-OL/DE

Sophomores: Hunter Hill-WR/DB Carlin Jones-WR/DB Tanner Estes-RB/DB Kyle Creppel-TE/DE Ricky Parson-OL/DL

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Isaiah Williams, member of the Hickory House and Teen Leader 4-H Clubs recently returned from the Arkansas 4-H High Adventure Backpacking trip to the Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina where he camped and backpacked for 5 days and 4 nights before taking a white water rafting trip and a mountain top zip line tour to finish off the week.

Isaiah attended with 47 other 4-H members/leaders/staff from across the state and was required to attend two trainings prior to the trip. Thanks to all of our local donors who support the Prairie County 4-H Program. Because of you, we were able to provide a scholarship to pay half of his trip. (Isaiah is pictured at far left)

Jr. Eagle Roster

2015 Des Arc Senior Eagle Football Schedule Aug. 25 Sept. 4 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 5

Riverview Bald Knob McCrory* Brinkley* Carlisle* Augusta* (Homecoming) Strong Marvell* Hazen* (Senior Night) Palestine Wheatley* Clarendon*(Thursday)

Aug. 25 Sept. 3 Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29

Riverview Clarendon* McCrory* Brinkley* Carlisle* Augusta* Bye Week Marvell* Hazen* Palestine Wheatley

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Seventh Grade: Luke Morton-RB/LB; Kizen Holland-RB/LB; Eyan Holloway-QB/DB; Peyton Weatherley-TE/DE; Braydon Pickrell-TE/DE; Jacob Dobson-RB/DB; Cade Smith-OL/DL; Jarrett Hambrick-OL/DL Joseph BaileyOL/DL; Hunter CrawfordOL/DL; Cody CreppelOL/LB; Payden HammOL/DL; Garrett WilliamsOL/DL Eighth Grade: Cooper Roberts-QB/DE; Jackson Morton-TE/DE; Chandler Merrell-RB/DB; Hayden Sanchez-RB/DB; Will Kearby-RB/LB; Hunter Whittenburg-OL/DL; Caleb Jobe-OL/DL; Kale DormanOL/DL Ninth Grade: Donald McCoy-RB/LB; Jacob Moody-RB/DB; Blayne Cook-RB/DB; Bryar Morden-RB/DB; Garrett Goodman-QB/TE/DB; Gage Alston-TE/DL; Jeremiah Williams-RB/DB; Ty York-OL/DL; Sloane Huddleston-OL/DL; Berghan Taylor-OL/DL; Chuck Crawford-OL/DL; Jed Reidhar-OL/DL.

Joyce Major, lunchroom supervisor at the Des Arc Schools, advises the following menus are scheduled for Monday-Friday, Aug. 24-28:

Elementary Lunch MONDAY: Vegetable Beef Soup, Cheese Sandwich, Fruit Cocktail, Crackers, Milk TUESDAY: Fajitas, Pinto Beans, Pears, Lettuce, Tomato, Cheese Cup, Milk WEDNESDAY: Chicken Strips, Sweet Potato Tots, Great Northern Beans, Oranges, Graham Crackers, Milk THURSDAY: Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Tossed Salad with Dressing, Corn, Raisins, Milk FRIDAY: Hamburger, French Fries, Sandwich Fixings, Fruit Cocktail, Milk

High School Lunch

MONDAY: Chili Pie, Cheese Cup, Pears, Fresh Fruit, Milk, Tea TUESDAY: Chicken Fajitas, Lettuce, Tomato, Cheese, Steamed Broccoli, Sweet Potatoes, Fruit Cocktail, Fresh Fruit, Milk, Tea WEDNESDAY: Grilled Chicken Nuggets, Sweet Peas, Mashed Potatoes, Pineapple, Fresh Fruit, Roll, Milk, Tea THURSDAY: Beef Taco, Lettuce, Tomato, Cheese, Pinto Beans, Spanish Rice, Peaches, Fresh Fruit, Milk, Tea Breakfast MONDAY: Biscuit & Sausage FRIDAY: Cheeseburger, French Pattie or Cereal & Toast, Or- Fries, Baked Beans, Sandwich Fixings, Pineapple, , Fresh Fruit, anges Milk, Tea TUESDAY: Funnel Cake with

Breakfast Powdered Sugar or Cereal & MONDAY: Pancakes or Cereal & Toast, Peaches

WEDNESDAY: Pancakes or Ce- Toast, Peaches TUESDAY: Egg and Toast or Cereal & Toast, Pineapple real & Toast, Pineapple THURSDAY: Pop Tarts or CeWEDNESDAY: Pop Tarts or Cereal & Toast, Apples FRIDAY: Donut or Cereal & real & Toast, Peaches THURSDAY: Breakfast Pizza or Toast, Pears Cereal & Toast, Oragnes Served with Milk & Juice FRIDAY: Donuts or Cereal & Toast, Fruit Meals are subject to change/ Served with Milk & Juice USDA is an Equal OpportuniChoice of Hot Line, Chef Salad ty Provider and Employer or Cold Cut Sandwich

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District Court Hearings The following cases were heard before District Judge Robert Abney in District Court Hearings held on Monday, August 17: City Cases Wilbert Thomas, Marianna, charged with Contempt of Court (Probation Violation). Failed to Appear. Issue Letter.

Latrice Banks, Little Rock, charged with Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver License-Class A Misdemeanor. Sentenced to Fine and Cost of $285.00 and Two Days Community Serivce Suspended.

Gary Couch, Brinkley, charged with Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver License-Class A Misdemeanor, Criminal Impersonation, and Obstructing Governmental Operations. Failed to Appear. Issue Letter. Criminal Impersonation Bond Forfeited.

Tyler J. Paulman, Forrest City, charged with Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver License-Class A Misdemeanor, No Liability Insurance and Failure to Pay Registration Fee. Guilty. Sentenced to Fine and Cost of $715.00.

Tangela Loving, Des Arc, charged with Contempt of Court for Failure to Appear on a Subpoena. Defendant Appeared. Sentenced to 24 hours Community Service.

State Cases Leon Demarz Holder, Clarendon, charged with Careless/Prohibited Driving, Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver LicenseClass A Misdemeanor,

DWI-First, Failure to Appear on a Written Summons x2. Sentencing set for August 24, 2015.

Shania Rachelle Ward, Beebe, charged with Failure to Pay and Failure to Appear on a Written Summons x3.. Failed to Apppear. Issue Warrant.

Shane C. Wise, England, charged with Improper Window Tinting. Bond Forfeited.

James Ray Tinkle, Cotton Plant, charged with No Liability Insurance. Bond Forfeited.

Rhonda Jo Livesay, Des Arc, charged with No Liability Insurance. Proof Shown. Charge Dismissed.

Jim F. Vent, Hazen, charged with MotorcycleRiding Without License.

Continued to August 24, 2015 by Motion of Defendant.

Utevia L. Nunn, Des Arc, charged with Driver of Motor Vehicle Failure to Register-First. Guilty. Sentenced to Fine and Cost of $165.00.

Gary Lynn Strawn, Des Arc, charged with Drinking on Highway/Drinking in Public. Bond Forfeited.

Robert Lynn Tracy, Bald Knob, charged with No

Seat Belt, No Liability Insurance, and Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver License-Class A Misdemeanor. Failed to Appear. Issue Letter.

Richard H. Biggadike, Augusta, charged with Motorcycle Riding Without License. Continued to August 24, 2015. by Motion of Defendant.

Charles E. Walls, Stuttgart, charged with Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver LicenseClass A Misdemeanor and No Seat Belt. Guilty. Sentenced to Fine and Cost of $335.00.

James Tapp, Clarendon, charged with Failure to Pay. Failed to Appear. Issue Letter.

Willie A. Washington, Forrest City, charged with Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver LicenseClass A Misdemeanor, Endangering the Welfare of a Minor-Third Degree, DWIFirst, Refusal to Submit to Chemical Test, Expired Tags, Drove Left of Center and Fictitious Tags. Defendant Advised of Rights. Defendant Waived Rights and Plead Guilty. Sentencing set for August 24, 2015.

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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, August 18, 2015: Thresher, Jason, 43, ADC 309. Intake date March 6, 2013.

Spencer, Demetrius Lamont, 40, ADC 309. Intake date June 12, 2013 McCraney, Vernist Pete55, ADC 309. Intake date June 8, 2015.

Lovett, Dominique R., 24, charged Possession of Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver, Simultaneous Possession of Drugs and Firearms and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Intake date December 12, 2014.

Brazzell, Jerry Wayne, 51, Commitment. Intake date June 20, 2015.

Smith, Bruce Andrew, 45, charged with Possession of Other Drug. Intake date July 2, 2015.

Linam, Jeffrey, 20, Commitment. Intake date July 6, 2015.

Metcalf, Nicoe Jerel, 27, charged with

Delivery/Manufacture of Cocaine. Intake date June 23, 2015.

McMillen, Jeremiah, 35, charged with Warrant Service Fee. Intake date July 9, 2015.

Wiggins, Justin Dallas, 28, charged with Probation Revocation. Intake date July 15, 2015.

Kilgore, James Oriley, 26, charged with Theft of Property. Intake date July 16, 2015.

Smith, Latasha, 32, Hold for Another Department.

Intake date July 22, 2015.

Childress, Carla Renee, 41, Commitment. Intake date July 28, 2015.

Wilson, Clay Webster, 46, charged with Non-Support.

Intake date August 3, 2015.

Shepard, Randy J., 33, Commitment. Intake date August 5, 2015.

Clendenin, Ramona Kay, 50, charged with Failure to Appear. Intake date August 4, 2015..

Chandler, Nicholas Alan, 23, charged with Possession of Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Commitment. Intake date August

10, 2015.

Robinson, Aaron, 52, charged with FleeingFelony. Commitment. Intake date August 4, 2015.

Loving, Owen W. 57, charged with Public Intoxication, Residential Burglary and Aggravated Assault. Intake date August 8, 2015.

Holder, Leon D., 28, charged with Failure to Appear. Intake date August 12, 2015.

Couch-Harger, Rani, 32, charged with Battery-Third Degree. Intake date August 16, 2015.

Holmes, Jason Edward, 34, Hold for Circuit Court.

Intake date Augsut 16, 2015.

Paulman, Tyler Jacob, 24, charged with Possession of Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver, Failure to Pay Registration Fee, Driving on Expired Driver License, and Driving Without Insurance. Intake date August 15, 2015.

Gurley, Marvin Henry, 38, charged with Delivery/Manufacture of Cocaine. Intake date August 17, 2015.

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Prairie County Courthouse News The following information was obtained from the records in the County Clerk’s office at the Prairie County Courthouse in Des Arc and DeValls Bluff on Tuesday, August 18, 2015:

Marriage License Kelly Andrew Riggs, 45, Hazen and Ava Marie Reyes, 42, Pine Bluff.

Land Transfers Quitclaim Deed Cody McCabe, Grantor, hand paid by Laura McFarlin, Grantee, the following lands lying in the County of Prairie and State of Arkansas: A part of the NW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section Three, T5N, R5W

Warranty Deed Robert Love and Joan Love, Grantor, hand paid

by David Varnell and Amy Varnell, Grantees, the following lands lying in the County of Prairie, State of Arkansas: Lot 61 of Brown Acres Subdivision in the Northern District of Prairie County.

Quitclaim Deed George Anthony Stallings and Carol Janis Stallings, Grantors, hand paid by White River Land Conserving Company, LLC, an Arkansas Limited Liability Company, Grantee, the following described propery lying in the County of Prairie, State of Arkansas: All of the Fractional NE 1/4 of Section 36, T2N, R4W and all of the East 16.2 acres of the E 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 36, T2N, R4W

Warranty Deed Anthony Geroge Stallings and Carol Janis Stallings, Grantors, hand paid by White River Land Conserving Company LLC, an Arkansas Limited Liability Company, Grantee, the following described property being situated in the County of Prairie, State of Arkansas: Tract I: A part of the Fractional NE 1/;4 and part of the Fractional NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 36, T2N, R4W lying West, North and East of the White River containing 75.70 acres, more or less.

Quitclaim Deed George Anthony Stallings and Carol Janis Stallings, Mary EvelyneStallings Dolan, Christa Stallings Moore and Timothy Moore, Grantors hand paid by White River Land Conserving Company, LLC, an Arkansas Liimited Liabiity Company, Grantee, the following described property situated in the County of Prairie, State of Arkansas: All of the SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 25, T2N, R4W and all of the Fractional NE 1/4 of Section 36, T2N, R4W lying south and west of the White River as it runs through said Fractional NE 1/4; and all of the Fractional NW 1/4 of Sec-

tion 36, T2N, R4W lying North and East of the White River as it runs through said Fractional NW 1/4 LESS AND EXCEPT The East 16.2 acres of the E 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 36, T2N, R4W lying North of the White River; and all of the Fractional NW 1/4 of Section 36, T2N, R4W lying South and East of the White River as it runs through the said Fractional NW 1/4 and all of the Fractional NW 1/4 of Section 36, T2N, R4W lying West and North of the White River as it runs through said Fractional NW 1/4.

Warranty Deed George Anthony Stallings and Carol Janis Stallings, Mary Evelyn Stallings Dolan, Christa Stallings Moore and Timothy Moore, Grantors, hand paid by White River Land Conserving Company, LLC, an Arkansas Limited Liability Company, Grantee, the following described propery situated in the County of Prairie, State of Arkansas: Tract 2A (Siblings): That part of the Fractional NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 36, T2N, R4W lyiing North and West of the White River containing 11.24 acres, more or less AND Tract 2B (Siblings): A part of the Fractional NW 1/4 of Section 36, T2N, R4W lying both East and West of the White River containing 71.67 acres, more or less AND Tract 2C (Siblings): A part of the Fractional NE 1/4 of Section 36, T2N, R4W lying both East and West of the White River and a part of the Fractional SE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of said Section 36 lying East of the White River containing 45.30 acres, more or less AND Tract 2D (Siblings): The SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 25, T2N, R4W containing 39.35 acres, more or less.

Warranty Deed Kelly H. Moore and Ariel Christine Moore, Grantors, hand paid by Betty Long, as Trustee of the Betty Long

Irrevocable Trust, Grantee, the following lands lying in the Southern District of Prairie County: Lot Nine and Ten, Block Five, Grady Addition to the City of Hazen.

Warranty Deed Joyce Williams, Grantor, hand paid by Russell Williams, Grantee, the following lands lying in the Southern District of Prairie County: The S 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 18, T2N, R4W LESS AND EXCEPT Two Hundred Seventy-Six Feet off the West end of said tract of land. Approx. 2.91 acres.

The N 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 18, T2N, R4W. Approx. 3.8 acres.

The SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 18, T2N, R4W. Approx. 10 acres.

Warranty Deed Herbert Davis, widower of Patricia Davis, Grantor, hand paid by Keith A. Gladish and Judy C. Gladish, Grantees, the following described lands situated in the Southern District of Prairie County: The W 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 35, T2N, R4W.

Warranty Deed Robert F. Lee and Estelle Lee, Grantors, hand paid

by Jeffery Petty and Jennifer Petty, Grantees, the following described lands situated in the Southern District of Prairie County: A tract of land lying between the C.R.I. and P. RR and US Highway No. 70 situated in the S 1/2 of Section 3, T2N, R4W containing 1/2 acre of land, more or less.

Warranty Deed Idena Greenwalt, as trustee of the Ralph L. Greenwalt Surviving Spouse’s Trust, Grantor, hand paid by Chad Greenwalt and Summer Greenwalt, Grantees, the following lands lying in Prairie County, Arkansas: A part of the SW 1/4 of Section 12, T2N, R6W containing 10.01 acres, more or less.

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WILL REMOVE OLD VEHICLES, scrap metal, batteries, etc., for fair price. Call Steve Sanner at 870-256-5178.

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Notes from Subscribers A change of address this week from Carolyn Wray Shanks, Carolyn, daughter of the late Buford and Allie Bacon Wray of Des Arc and a House Mother at a sorority house on the U of A campus for a number of years, has recently moved from her long-time residence at Bella Vista to Springdale.

Her brother, Donald (Buddy) Wray, retired executive with Tyson Foods, and wife, Linda, are Springdale residents.

-----Louis H. Roe of Irving, Texas, writes: Thanks for another great year of the WRJ. Enclosed check for another year.

PS: In December, I had my 90th birthday, Louis Howard is a native of Des Arc, son of the late Mrs. Minnie Roe, and brother of the late Nancy Willie Roe. -----Larry Rowland of Pocahontas writes: Please check our subscription to see if we are paid - can’t do without the paper.

Larry is a retired manager for Randolph County. He is the son of Mrs. Ruth Rowland. His wife, Joyce, is the daughter of the late Leo and Mae Simmons of Des Arc. Ed. Note: We are always glad to hear from you!

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INTEREST RATES ARE LOW! 3 Bdr, 1.5 Ba, 2306 sq. ft, 411 Pike.....................NEW LISTING...........$87,500.

3 Bdr, 1 Ba, 1276 sq. ft., Hwy. 38 West,, 3.66 ac NEW LISTING...........$67,000.

2 Bdr, 1 Ba, Remodeled, Storm Shelter, 108 Whippoorwill.................$ 47,500.

5 Acres, Near Lake Des Arc, Bayou - Owner Finance........................$ 21,000.

3 Ac Trac near Lake Des Arc & Bayou Des Arc (Owner Finance) $9,000 to $13,000.

NEEDED: Person to dig trench at private home in Brown Grove area. Call 870-2554047.

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FOR SALE: 4 X 8 Sheets 3/8” Blandex, $6.00 each; 4 X 8 Sheets 3/8” Plywood, $10.00 each. Steve Rogers, 870-2568/20/1p 5069.

LIST WITH US - FOR SURE SALE!

STONE CARVING

Janice Huffstickler,Broker

DES ARC REALTY 1304 Main Street - Des Arc, Ar 72040 - 870-256-5223

HOUSE FOR SALE FOR SALE: 3 BD/1BA Home Hwy 11 Griffithville, rock home on acre with extras (shop).

Central heat/air and wood/gas heat. Move in Ready. CALL (501)278-0245.

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JOB OPENINGS

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POSITIONS OPEN: Persons needed for Jailer and Dispatcher in Prairie County Sheriff’s Department. Applications available at the Sheriff’s Office in the Prairie County Jail at Des Arc.

STONE CARVING SERVICE. For adding or placing names, dates or portraits, minor repairs, on gravestones, leveling (resetting), and cleaning; in local area, call 662-394-1475.

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WHITE RIVER JOURNAL

Housekeeping Supervisor Part-time Housekeeper Part-time LPNs Weekend RN Supervisor Full-time CNAs

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WILL REMOVE OLD VEHICLES, scrap metal, batteries, etc., for fair price. Call Steve Sanner at 870-256-5178.

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W E BU Y SCR AP PAYING FAIR PRICE FOR SCRAP METAL - Call Leon Inman, 870-659-0873 or 501858-9367. No amount too large or too small. We can load.

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Salary dependent on experience.

Full time positions include benefits.

For information call 870-367-5317.

Apply at 728 W. Patton St. Monticello, AR SeaArk is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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CLASSIFIEDS, SERVICES, LEGALS

Copies of the White River Journal from August 15, 1907 - March 2, 1944 are on microfilm and available for research here

Can You Dig It? Heavy Equipment Operator Career!

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School Election Notice In accordance with Election Law 6-14-102 (2) (A) and since there are no contested races or millage increases on the ballots, the Des Arc School District has recommended to the Prairie County Election Commission that the upcoming election for positions on the Des Arc School Board be conducted

by Early and Absentee Ballots only.

Candidates who have filed for the Des Arc School District are: Zone 2 – Charles Brown.

Early Voting will begin on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 and end on Monday, September 14, 2015 during regular office hours of 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM at the Clerk’s Office in the Prairie County Courthouse in Des Arc. Applications for absentee ballots can be requested by calling the Clerk’s office at 870-256-4434.

Prairie County Election Commission: Rita Dobson (501)516-7264 Harvey Joe Sanner (501)516-7000 Stan Ferguson (501)516-6156

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AUCTION LARGE PUBLIC AUCTION

PONDER’S AUCTION GALLERY

Sunday August 23rd, Starting At 10-am Located at 1504 South Leslie st.

Stuttgart AR 72160.

Multiple Estates From The U.S. and European Countries.

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For more info. contact J.E. Ponder, Auctioneer at 1-870-673-6551 or cell 870-672-1731 • ALB#787

Fri., Aug. 28th @ 11am 1825 Missile Base Road (Just North of Searcy, Ar) Beautiful 3 BR, 3 BA, 3500 Sq. Ft., Spanish Style 2 story home with pool, and 4500 Sq. Ft. All Purpose Event Center, all on 40 AC m/l. Offered in 3 tracts, combinations and whole.

Shown by Appointment.

Tractors, Personal Property and Consignments to follow Real Estate Auction.

FOR INFO:

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FOR SALE: Beautiful log cabin on the Little Missouri River, 100ft of river frontage, 15’x30’ with loft and furnished on 2 acres get away. Septic and good water. 80K firm, contact for pics at fhwiggins@outlook.com, or call 318-949-8807.

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Of 56 students who were in the DAHS Class of 1970, 15 of those former classmates (right) attended the 45th class reunion at Dondie’s May 30.

Deceased classmates include Randy Price, Ben Winkler, Carol Snyder, Debbie Stith, Joyce Galloway, Yelder Hood.

Hosea Williams and Barney Vaughn, who was the class up until the 11th grade.

Seated Front Row, l-r: Debora Wrigley Carpenter, Rita Bell Smith Dobson, Judy Walters Burnett, Terry Holloway Vaughn and Brenda Banton Buffalo.

Second Row, l-r: Bob Crider, Terry Seevers, Eddie Castleberry, Jerry Tallent, Gary Odom and Carlos Williams.

Back Row, l-r: Billy Holland, Homer Wayne Collins, Mike Madar and Mickey Graham.

DAHS Class of 1970 meets at Dondie’s for 45th class reunion

L aD ue ’ s F amiLy F ish m arket NEW EXTENDED EVENING HOURS!

LaDue Family

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kitCheN 10:00 am - 5:30 pm: Monday & Tuesday 10:00 am - 8:30 pm: Wed thru Saturday

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LaDue Family Fish Market Employees and Associates Sitting l-r: Ashley Grady, Kayla States, Brandy Wardwell Middle l-r: Wendy Steward, David LaDue, Nicholas LaDue, Cindy LaDue Back: Eddie Wardwell and Kelli Carter (Not pictured: Fishermen Jimmy Scott and Nicky Lacy)

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