White river journal, dec 24, 2015 by charles walls

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Merry Christmas!

In the winter of 1904-1905, many record low temperatures were recorded around the country, including ARKANSAS with minus 29° in February 1905. (Photo shows the Flatiron Building in New York City. A blizzard in December 1904 dropped 21.6” snow, followed by another 18.4” in January 1905)

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The Sycamore (Fig) tree grows from 90’ to 130’ tall, and on average lives for almost 600 years. Flowers appear in spring and develop into fuzzy, round fruiting balls that hang on long stems like Christmas ornaments. They darken and ripen in October. Within each ball are tiny, seed-like fruits that disperse in downy tufts like daffodil fluff, as the

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balls disintegrate. Sycamore trees are one of the oldest species of trees on earth, and have historical significance. They are considered as a symbol of strength, protection, eternity, and divinity. (To show Sycamore Before & After, inset photos were taken Dec. 15)

Close up view of fallen Sycamore’s fruit hanging like Christmas ornaments

ACTIVITIES CALENDAR WED., DEC. 23, 7 PM Candlelight Service at First Baptist

FRI,, JAN. 8, 6 PM Turkey Federation Banquet Hazen Armory

SAT., JAN. 9, 3 & 6 PM Movie “War Room” Community Center DeValls Bluff

THURS., DEC. 31, 8-12 New Year’s Watch Night Singing, Fellowship, Food Fireworks at Midnight First Assemley of God

View North: Sycamore cut due to its leaning toward church and new parsonage

Back of “Living Waters Full Gospel Church” at Erwin & 1st (Hwy 323), where the new 24’x48’ parsonage is being built by the pastor, Brother Mike Crider. Photo was taken Feb. 18, 2015 following overnight snow.

View East: Batter boards indicate where new 24’ x 48’ parsonage being built

Obituaries Pg . 3

Alva Choate, 93, DeValls Bluff Jeffrey Davis, 56, Hazen Alice Foot, 90, Tollville Raymond Harris, 75 N.Little Rock Virginia Jackson, 78, Brinkley Hazel Martin, 64, Wabbaseka Billie Rounsavall, 87, Benton Sandra Vaughn, 52, Searcy

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Thursday, December 31, 1931 Calhoun secured his license and with his bride-elect went to McRae where Rev. G. W. McCarty, former pastor of the Baptist Church in this city, solemnized the rites of matrimony. Mr. W. Howard Thompson of the Hickory Plains neighborhood was in town trading since our last. Mr. Thompson is one of the best and most successful live-at-home farmers in the county. He always raises enough for home use and some to sell. He told us he had killed three porkers that dressed 760 pounds and had several more that would be killed later. The most important thing to be done in Arkansas in January 1932 is the election of a U. S. Senator to fill the unexpired term of Senator Caraway, deceased. There has been much said about not holding elections in every precinct over the state and such has been spoken of in Prairie County to defray the costs of judges and clerks. Let us say here - the election should be held in every precinct in the state. Democrats should show their strength and loyal Democrats will do it every time they have a chance. We believe there are enough loyal Democrats who will serve as judges and clerks without pay if it’s necessary.We know one old soldier, a dyed in the wool Democrat, A. S. Reinhardt of this city, who offers his services.

Thursday, December 2, 1942 Gains Dixon (colored) of Hickory Plains, minute man and group leader, is now operating a peanut picker. He has taken a job on one acre that will turn out about 75 to 80 bushels. He is helping a farmer harvest his Food for Victory crop. Dixon says the homemade picker does a fine job. Aaron Burr Curry, 26, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Curry of Des Arc, today completed training at the Medical Replacement Training Center in Camp Barkeley, Tex.,and received his commission as a Second Lieutenant in the Medical Administrative Corps. He was a former student at Johnson Chapel school. He won the post singles tennis championship at the army and navy general hospital at Hot Springs in 1939. Young college students at home for the holidays are: Charles Lively, James Pay, James Robinson, Misses Mary Jane McCuin, Mary Allie Pay, Gwendolyn Greer, Betty Jane Horne, Ruth and Marilyn Henning and Carolyn Caskey. In response to numerous inquiries, T. C. Parks, Chairman of the Prairie County War Price Rationing Board, announced today that extra gasoline rations will not be issued to allow individuals to make trips during the Christmas holidays. Members of the Armed Forces who are at home on leave will not be issued extra gasoline rations. Representative Joe Foster of Lonoke County said last week he was preparing a bill that would require Arkansas bus lines to add a conductor to each vehicle as a means of enforcing segregation of white and colored passengers. He said bus drivers are not enforcing a law passed by the 1937 legislature giving bus operators authority to designate seats or sections and to eject passengers who do not comply with their orders. Enlistment of 17-year-olds

has been resumed by the United States Marine Corps. Eligible Arkansans in this age group must possess average mentality, obtain their parents’ consent and pass a reasonable physical examination. Upon completion of training, they will join hundreds of other Devil Dogs from their home state who are on duty with the Marine corps throughout the world. Our old friend, S. L. Wesson, merchant, fur buyer, plantation owner and manager, stockraiser, etc., was in town on business since our last and settled his subscription. The regular meeting of the Des Arc Young Business Men’s Club was held last Friday night at the Legion Hut and the main feature was a feast on “wild duck”. Chas. Rister, president, president over the meeting. L. R. Brown offered a resolution of thanks to our young friends, Grover Gilliam and Marvin King of the Palace Drug Store who furnished the ducks. The club members were also treated to a couple of interesting talks by members of the public speaking class at the Des Arc school, Messrs. Logsdon and Horne. Mrs. William Reinhardt, teacher at Johnson Chapel, was in the city shopping Saturday. Tim Clark, one of the best farmers in the bottoms east of Des Arc, was in town trading one day since our last. The Des Arc Glee Club, organized by Prof. John P. Bethell, a member of the Des Arc School faculty, rendered to the public last Thursday night a very entertaining program which was attended by a large and appreciative audience. Our old friend, L. O. Langford and son, Ray, of the Johnson Chapel neighborhood, were in town trading yesterday. We acknowledge a nice lot of sweet potatoes and a gallon of nice sorghum applied on subscription. Thanks.

T h u r s d a y, D e c e m b e r 2 7 , 1 9 8 1 In a brief ceremony here Monday, James E. Lee was the recipient of a plaque presented to him by Mrs. Lovie Roe, in tribute to his years of service as emcee for numerous beauty pageants and programs. Mrs. Roe, chairman of the Prairie County Fair Queen Committee, said, “After 15 years of being one of our most colorful and enjoyed Master of Ceremonies, this plaque is presented in appreciation from the Fair Queen Committee.” Mr. Lee said, “I think it is time for me to take a back seat and let someone else do it. There are lots of people who would do a good job.” At the 1982 installation banquet, the Arkansas Hall of Fame will honor Ambrose (Bro) Erwin of Beebe, a native of Des Arc and one of the state’s most highly respected coaches. It was announced that Coach Erwin, along with five other sports figures, will be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Erwin, during 23 years of coaching, recruited a number of Des Arc boys, including Fay Hammond and Schuyler Reid to play on his football team at Beebe. Three Prairie County football players have been named

to the Class A All State Football Team. They are Frazier Mosby and Marty Griffith of Hazen and Verna Ray Jones of DeValls Bluff. Chris Chappell was named from Cotton Plant. At the Game and Fish Commission’s meeting in Stuttgart recently, the board voted to rename the Black Swamp WMA in Woodruff County as the Rex Hancock WMA in recognition of the Stuttgart dentist’s efforts on behalf of preserving the Cache River basin’s bountiful wildlife habitat against plans for channelization. His role as one of the leading critics of the project gained him national recognition. Kevin Campbell was the winner of a ATC Honda 3wheeler given away by the local AAM Chapter. The drawing was held at a potluck dinner held here Saturday. Guests included state and national AAMA delegates, Jack Cothran, Deloss McKnight and Odis Chapman. Des Arc senior girls coasted to a 50-28 victory over Clarendon here Friday night. Emma Saxton led the Eagles scoring with 12 points. Betty Griffith was the leading rebounder with 5.

Jeffrey Davis

Sandra Denise Vaughn

Alice Rosel Foot

Raymond Harris

Jeffrey Davis Sandra D. Vaughn Services Tuesday Raymond Harris, loses long burial Tuesday at at Tollville for Des Arc native, battle with cancer Welcome Home Alice Rosel Foot veteran, dies Jeffrey Harmon Davis,56 of Hazen, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at 11:20 P.M. in his wife’s arms at the Arkansas Hospice in St. Vincent’s Hospital in Little Rock, after a long battle with lung cancer. Jeffrey was born September 11, 1959 to John L. and Lucille Davis in Houston, Texas. Jeffrey was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Cory LaVell Davis. He is survived by his loving wife, Bamba Davis of Hazen; daughter, Ashley Elliott and husband, Daniel of Waldo, Arkansas; his sister, Linda Solice and husband, Jerry of Timpson, Texas; brother, James Davis of Aldine, Texas ; granddaughter, Madison Lynn Elliott of Waldo, that he adored and loved dearly and an unborn grandson due February, 2016 who will be Jackson LaVell Elliott. Jeffrey wanted so much to see this grandson. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins that he dearly loved. Jeffrey was married to Bamba for 35 years. He was a truck driver and a jack of all trades including being a caregiver to his son for 16 years. He loved fishing, spending time with his children and his two dogs and raccoon and hanging out with his friends. He was known by many as “Doc Jay”, Ponytail, and the Butler. He will be missed by all. A memorial visitation was held Saturday, December 19, at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. A reception will followed at the Beagle Club at Wattensaw. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that the money be donated to the family to help with expenses or donated in Jeffrey’s name to the Lung Cancer Foundation or Carti.

Billie J. Rounsavall burial Wednesday at Center Point Billie Jean Rounsavall, 87, of Benton passed away December 17, 2015. She was born July 3, 1928 in Ward, Arkansas to the late William and Clara Phillips Harkins. Billie Jean was preceded in death by her parents; former husband, Joe Bryan Rounsavall; son, Randy Rounsavall; sisters, Christine Cagle and Clarice Tygart and brother, George Harkins. She is survived by two daughters, Sherry Myers (Charlie) of Mablevale and Linda Berkemeyer (Alan) of Little Rock; one son, Bryan Rounsavall of Jacksonville; one sister, Emmilene Rounsavall of North Little Rock; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren and one great great-grandchild. A memorial graveside service will be held 12:00 P.M., Wednesday, December 23, at the Center Point Cemetery North of Hazen.

Virginia Jackson dies at Brinkley

Raymond Harris, 75, of Alice Rosel Foot, 90, of North Little Rock passed Tollville, was born Novem- away Saturday, December ber 5, 1925 to the late Bas- 19, 2015 at the Phillips cum and Mable Beeler County Hospital in Helena, Rosel and died Sunday, De- Arkansas after a brief illcember 20, 2015. ness. She was always a Raymond was born east farmer’s wife and enjoyed of Des Arc, Feb. 8, 1940, son knitting, quilting, and of Lonnie and Jewel Castleworking in her yard. Alice berry Harris. The family was a member of St. Peter’s later moved in to Des Arc Episcopal Church in Tol- where his dad was in busilville. ness. Raymond attended She was preceded in Des Arc High School until death by her husband of 70 his senior year when he years, J.R. Foot, Jr. and two joined the U. S. Army where great-granddaughters,Han- he completed his educanah Grace Rounsavall and tion, including college. He Kay Rounsavall. was a Vietnam veteran and Alice is survived by three earned several medals. children, Barbara Roun- After he retired from the savall Rogers of Hazen, Army he had a successful Kenneth Foot and wife, Rita career with the U.S. Corp of of Tollville, and Charles Engineers. Foot and wife, Debbie of El He was predeceased by Dorado; eight grandchil- his loving wife, Beth Dean dren, Kevin Rounsavall Harris; brothers, Ralph and (Christi) of Hazen, John Ernest, and a sister, Lois Foot of Hazen, Jeanette Harrison. Petrus of Carlisle, Jeff RounHe is survived by his two savall (Andrea) of Hazen, children, Cheri Lout and Benji Foot (Shelia) of Tol- Tracey Harris; brothers, lville, Kim Key (Jason) of El Kenneth Harris and wife, Dorado, Jeffrey Foot (Selisa) Sue, of Gurdon, and of Tollville, and Tracie Jones Howard Herbert Harris and (Matt) of Brandon, Missis- wife, of Stuttgart; three sippi.; one brother, Phillip stepchildren, Ellen Bell, Rosel (Loretta) of Clarks- Curtis (Tyke) Dean, and ville; sisters, Jane Holmes of Dani Richardson. He also Fort Smith and Susan leaves behind grandchilRobinson (Mike) of Michi- dren, Samantha Smith, gan; 17 great-grandchildren Mary McElduff, Aaron Lout, and four great-great grand- Joshua Lout, Amy Webster, children. Gail Hardebeck, Kaity Funeral services were Bryant, Patrick Bell, Erin held at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, Bell and numerous greatDecember 22, at St. Peter’s grandchildren. Episcopal Church in TolA celebration of his life lville. will be held at the SmithBurial will be in Peppers North Little Rock Funeral Lake Cemetery south of De Home at a later date to be Valls Bluff with Westbrook determined and announFuneral Home of Hazen in ced in newspapers. charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers the In Lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be family requests memorials made to the Wounded Warbe made to St. Peter’s Epis- rior Project/woundedwarHazel Kathleen Martin, copal Church. riorproject.org or 877-83264, of Wabbaseka passed 6997. away Monday, December 21, 2015, at Baptist HealthStuttgart. Kathy was born June 4, Alva Lee Choate, age 93, died December 14, 2015. She 1951, in Humnoke to was a member of First Baptist Church in DeValls Bluff. Robert and Violet Earle She was preceded in death by her husband Clarence Rockwell Jones. She was a Choate; brother, Walter Henderson and a sister, Nellie homemaker and member Henderson. of Park Avenue Missionary Survivors include her children, Homer (Patricia) Baptist Church. Kathy was Choate of DeValls Bluff, Judy (Jim) Walton of Illinois, Doris the kindest person, always (Ron) Davis of Missouri and James Choate of DeValls taking care of others, hu- Bluff; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and six mans and animals alike. great great-grandchildren; siblings, Roy Henderson of She made everyone who Cabot and Ruby Young of Little Rock. knew her feel like family Funeral Service was Friday, December 18, at 2:00 p.m., and would give whatever at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. she had to anyone who Burial followed in Lonoke Cemetery. needed it. Besides her parents, she 424 mAin street telephOne: 1-870-256-4254 p. O. BOx 1051 was preceded in death by tOll free: 1-877-283-9068 des Arc, ArkAnsAs 72040 email: wrjnews1@centurytel.net her first husband, Johnny Open: m-f 8:30 Am - 6:00 pm Sharp; her second husband, At times, Office mAy Be clOsed thursdAy pm And fridAy Am; AvAilABle All dAys Howard Martin; brother, WHITE RIVER JOURNAL Willie Jones; daughter-inThe White River Journal is published by White River Journal Inc. each week law, Angela Gordon; and grandson, Matthew Gor- at 424 North Main Street in Des Arc, Arkansas. Founded in August, 1907, the White River Journal is an independent publidon. Survivors are three sons, cation. It’s policy is to print truth and facts and it is dedicated to working and serving the best interests of the people. News and advertising are welcomed, but Steve Gordon of Humphrey, before being published are subject to verification. The White River Journal Howie Martin of Wabbase- publisher reserves the right to edit all news copy and advertising, and if neceska and Jerry Sharp of sary, to reject same without recourse. Advertising rates are available upon reLonoke; two daughters, quest. Kelly Bailey of Southaven, The White River Journal welcomes responsible “Letters to the Editor”. No Miss., and Tina Conner of anonymous letters will be published. All letters must be signed and include Lonoke; three brothers, phone number. This information will be withheld at the writer’s request. In Teddy Jones of Hickory such cases, the information is confidential. We reserve the right to limit the Plains, Nathaniel Jones of length of letters and to edit for spelling, punctuation and grammar. Letters to be Biloxi and Robert Jones of published only at the discretion of the publisher. Yearly Subscription Rates (paid in advance): Humphrey; one sister, Rita $15.00 - in Prairie county . . . . . . . . . . ($29 for 2 years) Mae Jones of Wabbaseka; $25.00 - Out of county (in Arkansas) . . ($48 for 2 years) seven grandchildren, Kessi $30.00 - Out of state . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ($56 for 2 years) Pardoe, Savannah Gordon, For Change of Address, Postmaster: Please send changes to: Mariah Gordon, Sienna Tipton, Michael Vaughn, WHITE RIVER JOURNAL, P. O. BOX 1051, DES ARC, AR 72040-1051 Cass Program Used for Post Office Audit Christopher Yerby and Second Class Postage paid at Des Arc, Arkansas Mandi Martin; and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services, officiated by Bro. Heath Loftis, were 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 23, at Turpin Funeral Home chapel with burial following in Flynn Cemetery. Sandra Denise Vaughn, 52, of Searcy passed away Saturday, December 19, 2015, at Unity Health in Searcy. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 6, 1963 to Gerald and Naomi Tucker. Sandra loved her family. She treasured her grandchildren and cherished every moment with them. Sandra was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend who will be dearly missed. Left to cherish Sandra's memory are her daughter, Kimberly Williams (Wade) of Searcy; father, Gerald Tucker of Searcy; three brothers, Thomas Tucker of Cabot, Jimmy Tucker of Griffithville, and Melvin Tucker of Higginson; one sister, Anita Matthews (Dale) of Searcy; two stepdaughters, Lana Hall (James) and AbbyGale Shell (Dutch) all of Sulphur Springs, Texas; three grandchildren, Brinlee, Elliott, and Everett Williams; and six step-grandchildren. Sandra was preceded in death by her mother, Naomi Tucker; twin daughters, and former husband, Laurence Vaughn. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 22, at Revival Church with Pastor Danny Whitley officiating. Interment was in the Welcome Home Cemetery near Des Arc. All funeral arrangements by Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home of Searcy

Hazel K. Martin, sister of local resident, dies

Virginia Jackson, 78, died Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015. Survivors are her husband, Milton Jackson, children, Gerald (Rhonda) Jackson, Douglas Jackson (Holly Hunt), Laurie (Alan) Henard, two brothers, one Missionary Baptist Church, sister, six grandchildren, Brinkley. Interment was in seven great-grandchildren. Oaklawn Cemetery. Services were held at www.bobnealandsons.c 10:00 AM, Wednesday, at om

Alva Lee Choate dies at DeValls Bluff

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rkansas’ easy 90day divorce law and its effects are apparent as 37 petitioners from 19 states have filed suits since the Supreme Court declared the law effective last June. It is estimated that costs in 43 cases have added approximately $350 to county and state revenues and that Little Rock lawyers have received approximately $1,500 in fees as a direct result of the “easy” divorce law. Under the new law, a person must have been a resident of Arkansas for two months before the commencement of the divorce action. Causes of divorce in Arkansas are practically the same as in other states. They include: Desertion for one year, felony, habitual drunkenness for one year, former marriage existing, and physical incapacity. Eight states require two years residence before divorce action is allowed. Democratic congressional leaders tackled anew today the problem of slashing the federal budget by $300,000,000 with word from President Hoover that he would welcome reductions. A cut in salaries of government workers, up and down the line and including members of Congress is one of the propositions under consideration. Quite a surprise to their many friends when it was learned that Mr. Henry Calhoun and Miss Della Hart were married. On Saturday evening, December 26, Mr.

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Words of Faith/Church News First Baptist choir and youth perform

Brad Knupp, Music Minister (in plaid shirt with back to camera) conducts the First Baptist Church Chancel Choir at their Christmas Cantata “Come and Behold Him” during morning services Sunday, December 20. The Church Youth Ministry, age three up to grade six, performed the play, “An Unplugged Christmas” during evening services. “The Chancel Choir sang beautiful songs and the youth did a great job in their presentation,” stated a member of the church. The children’s play was directed by Sara Bell. Beth Hill was in charge of the stage setting. Rev. Melvin York is pastor.

FAITH TRACKS By Rev. Dee Harper

Pastor, First United Methodist Church Des Arc, Ar

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God is Faithful! Matthew 1:18-24

The Wise Guys Above are “The Wise Guys” who were performing a concert when the lights went out in the FBC play “An Unplugged Christmas. From left: Kymber Buckner, Braydon Knupp, Layla Gardner and Emma Buckner

Lil Angels These “Lil Angels” were waiting to go on stage at the FBC Youth Ministry play, “An Unplugged Christmas Sunday evening, December 20. Pictured left to right: Rossi Buckner, Emilee McDonald and Camryn Buckner

With kids getting out for the Christmas holiday I was thinking about how often kids have short days at the end of semesters. Just this week my kiddos go out three early three different days. With all the change in schedules it’s easy for us parent’s to miss the memo or the phone call. I still remember last year when Rachel and Will had one of those early dismissals and I either forgot or didn’t know about it. It was not a happy feeling when I got the call from Jennifer that she had gotten a call from the school and Rachel and Will were waiting to be picked up. I felt very bad and I know that Rachel and Will were a little nervous about it. It’s no fun to be forgotten. When we have those experiences especially on going or traumatic experiences of being forgotten or let down by people who are supposed to care about us it can cause us to pull away from others. We want to guard or emotions and we put up barriers sometimes without realizing to other people. We automatically enter into a relationship with someone else less open than we were before. Sometimes it’s us that disappoint or forget others which also can make us guarded because we don’t want to hurt anyone that we care about. This guardedness can even affect our relationship with God. As I read our Scripture this morning I began to

wonderer about all the ways that Mary must have been disappointed by people she cared about. I imagine because of the stigma of a birth before marriage she must have been ostracized from her community. They were probably beyond skeptical about how she came to be pregnant. The friends that she had had her life probably stopped talking to her. And women who watched her grow up began to gossip behind her back. What must her parents’ have thought? She was always such a good daughter how did this happen? What did we do wrong? It was probably a welcome relief to go and visit her cousin Elizabeth. Joseph also was in danger of letting Mary down. When he found out that Mary was pregnant, he was honorable in that he didn’t want to expose her to more public disgrace but he still was making plans to quietly break the betrothal. Then God entered into Joseph’s dream. Specifically an angel told Joseph not to be afraid to take Mary as his wife and also that they should name the baby Jesus. It was then that Joseph made the decision to accept and raise Jesus as his own. We see this pattern of faithfulness and unfaithfulness replay itself throughout the Bible. The Old Testament was the ongoing pattern of God calling his people, them responding, and then the people falling away. It

happened over and over again. God’s faithfulness to his people versus the people’s unfaithfulness results in him sending prophet after prophet call them back. The New Testament begins with God doing something completely new. Instead of prophets he is sending the Son. Jesus came so that we might be reconciled to God. He trusted Mary and Joseph to be the parents of this most precious child. Jesus trusted his disciples to carry on the work of spreading the good news. Even though they weren’t perfect, God still put his faith in them. God will be faithful to us not matter what. Jesus promised that not matter he would be with us. He also promised that we would be with him. God keeps his promises. God is faithful even when other humans are not or cannot be. I don’t ever want to disappoint or fail Jennifer or the kids but I will I am human. I make dumb decisions sometimes. Thankfully we serve a God who is bigger than our brokenness. I want to invite us to remember the promise found in Isaiah 41:10, “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. May God bless you and yours this Christmas.” Brother Dee

Jes us is the Reas on for t he S eas on!

Sunday School Church Attendance Sunday, December 20 IN DES ARC First Baptist Church 235/278 Gospel Mission.....................135 Lakeside Miss. Baptist..60/152 First United Methodist........98 Faith Missionary Baptist.61/77 Family Worship Center........45. First Assembly of God....39/50 Fellowship Miss. Baptist....... 50 Church of Christ............17 Church of God of Prophecy.. 34 Living Waters Full Gospel.......29 AREA CHURCHES Hickory Plains Miss. Bap 65/104 Morris Chapel Miss. Baptist..25 Pleasant Ridge Miss. Baptist.20 Hickory Plains Methodist..... 28 Hickory Plains Nazarene...... 23 Judson Memorial Baptist...... 25 Sand Hill Miss. Baptist........20

The First Baptist Youth Ministry, age three through sixth grade, performed their production of “An Unplugged Christmas” during the Sunday evening services at the First Baptist Church. Sara Bell was director.

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Club Announcements and Local News Biscoe Extension Homemakers celebrate Christmas at December meeting

This little cutie was happy to see Santa Claus at the Farmers and Merchants Bank Open House on Thursday, December 17. Santa is holding Anna Weatherley, daughter of Summer Martin and Austin Weatherley.

Ten members and four guests of Biscoe EHC gathered at the home of Rita Farris for their annual Christmas Celebration on Monday, December 14, 2015, at 10:30 am. Those attending were Rita Farris, Karen Golden, Gladys Tucker, Janice Corpier, Mitzi Osborne, Rebecca Patterson, Juanita Hutchinson, Darline Sickel, Lennie Holmes, Brenda Prince and guests Bernadette Mosby, Sadie Foster, Jeanette King, and Family and Consumer Science Agent Shea Wilson. 136 volunteer hours were reported. After President Mitzi Osborne opened the meeting, she read the Robert Louis Stevenson poem, “Christ is Born Prayer” for the inspiration. She then gave the thought of the day. For the eye opener, hostess Farris wore a Christmas apron that she had won at last year’s club gift exchange. She shared that this was the gift our late beloved member Pat Patterson had brought.

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Makenzie and Luke White, children of Ryan and Leah White, were more than happy to share their Christmas Wish List with Santa at the Farmers and Merchants Bank Open House

Continued prayers are sent to Thomas Neely who is improving slowly with the possibility of being moved to Des Arc Nursing and Rehab. Thomas has a long recovery ahead but has good caretakers seeing after him. --------Carmen Lee has greatly improved since last report. Her family states she is eating and is able to speak. Continued prayers are sent her way. --------George Branham will be seeing doctors this week to consult with them on heart surgery. He could possibly have three or four bypasses. Doctors have stated everything is looking good for the surgery. Prayers for a complete recovery. --------It is reported that Mike Livesay is doing well but has been quite sore from his heart surgery he had a couple of weeks ago. Mike said he was a little scared having the surgery because he had not had surgery in his life. Mike, you were missed at the Christmas Parade. His wife, Rhonda is making sure Mike does not do anything he is not suppose to. Get well soon! --------Linda (Ed) Alverson of the Sand Hill Community has been under the weather with a viral infection. She says she is feeling better. --------Nola Hampton was pleased to have her daughter-in-law, Jeannie and Jeannie’s daughter and granddaughter visit with her on Saturday, Dec. 19. They live in Fouke, Ar. and were at Heber Springs on their way back to FoukeJeannie was married to Nola’s son, Gerald, who passed away 17 years ago. Also visiting were Nola’s sister and brother-in-law, Mae Ann and Wayne Luebker of Romance. They had been to see Irene Hampton at Biscoe.

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Next on the agenda was a brief business meeting. Secretary Janice Corpier presented copies of the November minutes which were approved. Treasurer Juanita Hutchinson gave the financial report which was filed for audit. Osborne gave a report on the club’s community service projects, ‘Sowing Seeds of Kindness’ and ‘Helping Seniors Save.’ The club is still assisting senior citizens and disabled persons apply for Extra help and Medicare Savings. Qualified applicants receive help to pay their premiums and help on medicine costs. You may qualify! Call 870 734 7010 and let us help you save. With no unfinished business, new business was discussed. Members voted to make a donation to the Biscoe Cemetery in memory of Karen Cox Sanderfer, daughter of former member June Cox, purchase gifts for several who had surgery and a love donation to a cancer patient.

After the business meeting, members’ memory of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas was tested in a fun activity. Rebecca Patterson then led members in a blessing for our meal which consisted of tacos, dip and chips, fruit punch/hot apple cider, and German chocolate cake for dessert. Members and guests reassembled in the living room for another activity, a matching game with ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas.’ Then everyone enjoyed receiving an exchange gift. Though no member had a December birthday, we celebrated the birth of Jesus. Osborne delivered the December LOVE boxes. Biscoe EHC meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 10:30 am. at the Biscoe First Baptist Fellowship Hall. Visitors and new members are always welcome! Contact President Osborne at 870-734-7010. Reported by Mitzi Osborne

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Senior CitizenS Center DES ARC, ARK By Barbara Williams, Site Director

The Des Arc Senior Citizen Center will be closed Thursday, December 24 and Friday, December 25 to observe the Christmas Holidays. The Des Arc Senior Citizens held their Christmas Play “The Christmas Story” on Friday, December 18 before a large crowd. Pictured back, left to right are Marsha and grandson, Isaiah - shepherds; Herndon Barnes, Jimmy Jackson and W.R. Petty-Wise Men; Nola Hampton-Angel; Tommy Williams, Mary Sue Roe and Linda Petty-Choir. Front row are Don Kunkel-Joseph ;Ada Kunkel-Mary; Sandra Webber, Ann Newkirk, Levern Barnes and Micki Barlow, Choir. Everyone played and sang their parts very well!

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The Des Arc Nursing and Rehabilitation Center would like to wish everyone in the Community a very Merry Christmas! We hope you have a joyous and blessed holiday and remember “Jesus is the Reason for the Season!” We have enjoyed shopping at the DANRC General Store for that special something for our loved ones. We also had a VIP come by for a visit. Can you guess who he is? SANTA CLAUS of course! He stopped by to check to see if the residents and staff were naughty or nice and to get that special Christmas Wish list. Everyone had a great time along

with the good food. We will be celebrating again next week with New Year’s approaching. We will enjoy watching the parades and just maybe some of us will be able to stay up to see the mirrored ball drop at midnight. We can’t believe it is already almost January, Better get those 2016. blackeyed peas and hog jowl ready! Also, we will celebrate our December birthdays with cake and all the trimmings. Come out and wish our birthday honorees a “Happy Birthday”. Looks like the weather is going to be spring-like this week as temperatures climb.

Storms are predicted for the area. Please be safe. Our light show will continue to New Years. If you have not seen the display, come out and check it out. We are honored to receive the Chamber of Commerce Business Decoration award.. Thank you to everyone who voted for us. That is all for this week. Please come by for a visit. Volunteers are always welcome! From our home to yours, have a blessed Christmas. Teresa Henley Activity Director

Well, Merry Christmas again and again. This bunch of folks who now want it to be Happy Holidays, ugh on them. If they want to do Happy Holidays on another day ,I won’t go about them saying Merry Christmas, so I want them to bug off! Now on with what little stuff I know about or on people: Son Stan from Conway came Monday to get rid of some more of these Oak leaves. He and his brother ,Steve, moved tons at their visit during Veteran’s Day week, but those two trees really had the leaves this year. I cooked him some Pinto beans, with some ham, fried potatoes and cornbread, washed down with sweet iced tea. How good can life be? Ted Holder of Virginia visited a few days last week here with his brother, Mickey Holder, and other family members. Folks, I believe some kind of FORCE came thru Gregory on Tuesday of last week. My cell phone battery went blank and I had not used it hardly any. I had to take a friend to Searcy for Chemo on Wednesday morning and I ran to Walmart’s while she was busy and saw my neighbor, Robert Doss, there because his phone

burned up that same night AND my land line phone quit ringing. I called and reported as Sherry had emailed me that my answering machine did not work- somehow I found that it was the phone not ringing in. Then I found the Holders was doing the same as mine. When Jamie called me that he was on the way on Thursday I told him about the Holders. Well, it was in the little telephone building on road

752 and it got fixed. Makes me wonder!!! What? I have a BUM knee and have been using a cane because it wants to fold up on me. I told you that because if you see me with the cane, don’t think it is because I am old, just my knee that is old! Clean your glasses before my after Christmas news hits your mailbox!! I should have tons of news. Goodnight. Rosetta

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A visit with Santa Claus Billy Jones, left and his wife, Nadey, who is a resident at DANRC, visit with Santa Claus on Thursday, December 17 at the Des Arc Nursing and Rehabilitation Christmas Party.

Christmas Visitors Mrs. Delilah Odom, fourth from left, back row and her class from Stuttgart Elementary visited the residents and staff at Des Arc Nursing and Rehabilitation Center one day last week to sing Christmas Carols. The residents really enjoyed seeing the children and listening to them sing. Delilah is a Des Arc resident and daughter of the late Betty (Edwards) Love. Ms. Betty was dietician at DANRC several years ago.

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IN THE QUORUM COURT OF PRAIRIE COUNTY, ARKANSAS

ORDINANCE NO. 2015-8

ORDINANCE NO. 2015-7

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR AND ACCEPTING A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT FOR THE PRAIRIE COUNTY, ARKANSAS SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR AND ACCEPTING A CONTRACT FOR THE LEASE OF EQUIPMENT FOR THE PRAIRIE COUNTY, ARKANSAS ROAD DEPARTMENT; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AN FOR OTHER PURPOSES Whereas, Prairie County desires to acquire equipment necessary for the use of the Prairie County Road Department, and enter into a Contract for the lease of two (2) road graders from Riggs Caterpillar, Little Rock, Arkansas; specifically, 1) Used Caterpillar model 140M3, Serial Number ON9MOO134 for $225,000.00; and 2) Used Caterpillar model 140M3 LRRP, Serial Number ON9MOO180 for $225,000.00 before deduction for trade-in value; with both road graders covered by a 60-month or 5,000 hour extended warranty; and to finance the same pursuant to Arkansas Amendment 78 and Act of Arkansas No. 1808 of 2001; and, Whereas, Riggs Caterpillar can provide financing in the amount of $225,000.00 plus a document fee of $350.00 on each road grader, before deduction for trade-in value and including all applicable taxes at the rate of 3.38% per annum for 36 months, with payments on each road grader in the amount of $1,276.00 per month, beginning January 10, 2016; and, Whereas, pursuant to Arkansas Amendment No. 78 and Act of Arkansas No. 1808 of 2001, the best interests of the county would be served by entering into this lease and financing agreement; and, Whereas, in compliance with Arkansas Amendment No. 78 and Act of Arkansas No. 1808 of 2001, this acquisition is for tangible personal property having an expected useful life of more than one (1) year; the term and interest rate are lawful; the Quorum Court has appropriated funds sufficient to service said lease; the Quorum Court, by this Ordinance, specifies the principal amount and the purposes of the lease; and, Whereas, these road graders are used equipment, pursuant to Arkansas Code Annotated §14-22-106 (11), no bids are required; Whereas, the aggregate principal amounts for short-term financing obigations incurred by Prairie County, including the leasing of these road graders, is less than 2 1/2% of the assessed value of taxable property located within the county as determined by the last tax assessment completed; and, Whereas, pursuant to Arkansas Code Annotated §14-22-113 the Prairie County Road Department is going to trade two (2) 2012 Caterpillar 140M-2 road graders with a trade allowance of $175,000.00 each for the above-mentioned items of equipment; NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF PRAIRIE COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: Section 1. Pursuant to Arkansas Amendment 78, Act of Arkansas No. 1808 of 2001, and Arkansas Code Annotated §19-11-201 and following, the County Judge and County Clerk are hereby authorized and empowered to execute a contract with Riggs Caterpillar, Little Rock, Arkasnas, for the lease of two (2)2015 Caterpillar road graders, Model 140M3, from Riggs Caterpillar, Little Rock, Arkansas; Section 2. Pursuant to Arkansas Amendment 78 and Act of Arkansas No. 1808 of 2001, the County Judge and County Clerk are hereby authorized and empowered to execute a lease agreement for said equipment in the amount of $225,350.00 each plus any applicable taxes, before application of trade-in value of two (2) 2012 Caterpillar model 140M road graders, each in the amount of $175,000.00, at the interest at the rate of 3.38% per annum, with monthly payments in the amount of $1,276.00 for each road grader beginning January 10, 2016, and continuing monthly for 36 months. Section 3.The County Clerk is responsible for making these payments. Section 4. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the Ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions or application, and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be severable. Section 5. EMERGENCY CLAUSE. The proper and appropriate use of the funds of the county and the acquisition of equipment is of great importance to the health and welfare of its citizens. An emergency is therefore declared and this Ordinance being necessary for the preservation of the public peace health safety and welfare shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage.

Whereas, Prairie County desires to purchase equipment, via the State Procurement Law, for the Prairie County Sheriff’s Department, and enter into a Contract for the purchase of two vehicles, specifially, 1) 2015 Dodge Ram 1500 4WD crew cab pickup truck, VIN 1C6RR7XT4FS760586, for the price of $23,474.00; and 2) 2015 Dodge Ram 1500 4WD crew cab pickup truck, VIN 1C6RR7XT9FS760583, for the price of $23,474.00; from Landers Chrysler Dodge Jeep (hereafter, “Landers”). Benton, Arkansas, for a total of $46,948; and to finance same pursuant to Arkansas Amendment No. 78 and Act of Arkansas No. 1808 of 2001; and, Whereas, Landers, Benton, Arkansas, through the State Procurement Law, has made available for purchase the above-described vehicles for the amounts as set forth above, plus applicable taxes; and, Whereas, Farmers and Merchants Bank, Des Arc, Arkansas, can provide financing in the amount $46,948.00, plus applicable taxes, at the rate of 4.125% for 36 payments, with payments in the amount of $1,395.93 per month beginning February 15, 2016; and, Whereas, pursuant to Arkansas Amendment No. 78 and Act of Arkansas No. 1808 of 2001 the best interests of the County would be served by entering into this purchase contract and financing agreement; and, Whereas, in compliance with Arkansas Amendment No. 78 and Act of Arkansas No. 1808 of 2001, the purchase is for tangible personal property having an expected useful life of more than one (1) year, the term and interest rate are lawful, the Quorum Court has appropriated funds sufficient to pay for said purchase; the Quorum Court, by this Ordinance, specifies the principal amount and the purposes of said purchase; and, Whereas, the aggregate principal amounts for short-term finanicing obligations incurred by Prairie County, including the financing of these vehicles, is less than 2 1/2% of the assessed value of taxable property located within the county as determined by the last tax assessment completed; and, Whereas, these are vehicles purchased via the State Procurement Law, no bids are necessary. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF PRAIRIE COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: Section 1. Pursuant to Arkansas Amendment 78, Act of Arkansas No. 1808 of 2001, and Arkansas Code Annotated §19-11-201 and following, the County Judge and County Clerk are hereby authorized and empowered to execute a contract with Landers, Benton, Arkansas, for the purchase of two (2) 2015 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup trucks for a total of $46,948.00 plus applicable taxes. Section 2. Pursuant to Arkansas Amendment 78 and Act of Arkansas No. 1808 of 2001, the County Judge and County Clerk are hereby authorized and empowered to execute a financing agreement for said equipment in the amount of $46,948.00 plus applicable taxes and interest at the rate of 4.124% per annum, with monthly payments in the amount of $1,395.93 beginning February 15, 2016 for 36 payments. Section 3. The County Clerk is responsible for making these payments. Section 4. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid such invalidity shall not affect any other provisions or applications of the Ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions or application and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be severable. Section 5. EMERGENCY CLAUSE. The proper and appropriate use of the funds of the county and the purchase of equipment is of great importance to the health and welfare of its citizens. An emergency is therefore declared and this Ordinance being necessary for the preservation of the public peace health safety and welfare shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage. DATED: December 8, 2015 APPROVED: Mike Skarda, Prairie County Judge ATTEST: Sharon Brown, Deputy County Clerk

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 Monday, December 21, 2015:

Land Transfers Warranty Deed Edna Gunter, Grantor, hand paid by Spencer Reddin, Grantee, the following lands lying in the Northern District of Prairie County: A part of the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 lying North of Highway 38 in Section Nine, T4N, R7W containing 29.43 acres, more or less LESS AND EXCEPT 1.00 acre parcel comencing at the NE corner of the NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section Nine, T4N, R7W; Thence N 89 degrees 20’ 40” W for 233.64 feet to a point; Thence S 00 Degrees 00’ 00” W for 2896.98 feet to the point of beginning; Thence S 30 degrees 34’ 44” E for 208.71 feet to a point; Thence S 59 degrees 25’ 16” W for 208.71 feet to a point; Thence N 30 degrees 34’ 44” W for 208.71 feet to a point; Thence N 59 degrees 25’ 16” E for 208.71 feet returning to the point of beginning.

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Cathy McArthur, Grantors hand paid by Everett McArthur and Cathy McArthur, Grantees, the following described lands situated in the Northern District of Prairie County: All that Fractional part of the S 1/2 of the SW 1/4 Section Four, T4N, R4W lying North and West of Arkansas Highway 38.

General Partner, John Jackson Corporation, Grantor, hand paid by Sims Heritage Farms, LLC, Grantee, the following described lands located in the County of Prairie, State of Arkansas: All of Section 20, T4N, R5W; AND SW 1/4 and the S 1/2 of the SE 1/4 of Section 17, T4N, R5W.

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Herbert E. Davis, Grantor, hand paid by Harrison Lynn Gladish, Grantee, the following described lands situated in the Southern District of Prairie County: Starting at the SW Corner of the E 1/2 of the SE 1/4 of Section 35, T2N, R4W AND Starting at the SW corner of the E 1/2 of the SE 1/4 of Section 35, T2N, R4W AND Part of the NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 35, T2N, R4W.

Samuel Parham and Rebecca Parham, Grantor, hand paid by Randy Odom, Grantee, the folowing described parcel of land in the County of Prairie, State of Arkansas: A part of the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 18, T3N, R5W containing One Acre, more or less. Warranty Deed Sims Farm General Partnership, Grantaor, hand paid by John Jackson Corporation and the Pamela J. Britt Trust, its General Partners, Grantors, hand paid by Sims Heritage Farms, LLC, Grantee, the following described lands located in the County of Prairie, State of Arkansas: The NW 1/4, S 1/2 of the NE 1/4 and N 1/2 of the SE 1/4 all in Section 17, T4N, R5W. Warranty Deed Jane S. Lauck Farms Limited Partnersip, Grantors, by its

Warranty Deed

Warranty Deed Richard Gene Taylor, husband of Inez Taylor and Richard Dean Taylor, Attorney in Fact for Inez Taylor and Richard Dean Taylor, Individually, Grantors, hand paid by Kenneth W. Foot, and Rita L. Foot, Benjamin B. Foot and Shelia D. Foot, Grantees, the following described lands situated in the Southern District of Prairie County: W 1/2 SW 1/4 and SE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 18, T1N,

Dated: December 8, 2015 APPROVED: Mike Skarda, Prairie County Judge ATTEST: Sharon Brown , Deputy County Clerk R4W. LESS AND EXCEPT A part of the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 18, T1N, R4W containing .74 acres, more or less AND NW 1/4 of Section 19, T1N, R4W LESS AND EXCEPT A part of the SW 1/4 of Section 18 and a part of the NW 1/4 of Section 19, T1N, R4W containing 1.00 acre, more or less AND E 1/2 NE 1/4 of Section 23, T1N, R5W.

Warranty Deed Richard Gene Taylor, husband of Inez Taylor and Richard Dean Taylor, Attorney in Fact for Inez Taylor and Richard Dean Taylor, Individually, Grantor, hand paid by Kenneth W. Foot and Rita L. Foot, Benjamin B. Foot and Shelia D. Foot, Grantees, the following described lands situated in the Southern District of Prairie County: A part of the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 18, T1N, R4W containing .74 acres, more or less.

Prairie County Jail Count The following inmates are currently incarcerated in the Prairie County Jail at Des Arc, according to Sheriff Gary Burnett, as of Mon. , December 21, 2015: Palton, Mario Markell, 22, Commitment. Intake date November 3, 2015. Hood, Paul Anthony, 42, charged with Rape and Sexual Assault. Intake date November 8, 2015. Riggins, Cleophis Oliver, 32, Commitment. Intake date November 4, 2015. Carpenter, Matt Leo, 35, charged with Possession of Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Commitment. Intake date November 4, 2015. Minton, Eric B., 37, charged with Disorderly Conduct. Intake date December 7, 2015. Harris, Samuel, 26, charged with Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver License, Possession of Con-

trolled Substance (Felony), No Seat Belt and Failure to Pay Registration Fee. Intake date December 14, 2015. Hambrick, Seth A., 27, Commitment. Intake date December 10, 2015. Randleas, Robert Edward, 44, charged with Criminal Trespass, Disorderly Conduct and Public Intoxication. Intake date Dec. 20, 2015. Dulany, Malary L., 31, charged with Kidnapping and Attempted Murder Intake date Dec. 19, 2015. Grady, Bethany Ann, 24, charged with Theft of Property x2. Intake date Dec. 17, 2015. Sagy, Juana, 31, Commitment. Intake date Dec. 15, 2015. Earl, Clifford, 55, charged with Probation Violation. Intake date Dec. 15, 2015. Colony, Michael, 45, Commitment, Intake date Dec. 16, 2015.

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Journal’s apologies to Griffithville subscribers ! *12/17 Journals were delivered by WRJ staff to Griffithville PO on Sat. 12/19 (instead of Friday) by 9:30 am (the PO was notified at 9:00 am that the papers were on their way). In the past, this timing has worked well - thus both boxes & routes were expected to receive their papers 12/19. Even though the carrier and WRJ passed each other just blocks from the post office, an apparent decision had been made by PO to delay the routes until Mon., 12/21. Because of this coordination difficulty, plus the improved service by the USPS; future Journals will no longer be delivered directly to the post office - but will instead be mailed thru the NLR Mail Terminal for USPS delivery.

The USPS Mail Terminal in North Little Rock achieved 95%+ “next-day delivery” for 4 consecutive issues in November: 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26 - and again for last week’s 12/17 issue (exceptions shown in Red). USPS officials at NLR committed to improving delivery service with following two November 18 emails to the Journal: 1. “We are planning on making this (next-day-delivery) a trend”. 2. “No misinterpretation. We are utilizing your (Journal’s) emails and positive comments to build synergy around our flat clerks and not only improve your service but provide the service that everyone deserves”. Tracking chart at left no longer shows the 8 weeks of “LATE” deliveries which occurred between 9/10 and 10/29. (For clarity, later than “next-day” deliveries are indicated in RED color online - red may appear as light gray in print version)

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Nativity scene in foreground with lighted front door of the Don and Tracy Harvey residence in backround on Hwy 11 N

Corrine DeVore Vincent residence - Resembling paintings on a wall, her windows reveal separate artistic Christmas glimpses into her home

Randy and Garri Lynn Hambrick Residence at 13th & Erwin

Rick and Rochelle Johnson Residence at 1905 Hickory (Below right is closeup of lighted fence on east side of driveway - Hickory Square apartments in left background)

Ann and Donald Guess Residence at 1106 Main (Closeup of deer and lighted trees below left) Ann & Donald Guess Residence

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Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to All and to all a Goodnight!

Bradley Ward Electric Bradley and Jennifer Maddox and Ava Kate

Signed â&#x20AC;˘ Sealed â&#x20AC;˘ Delivered Our very best wishes for a happy holiday season to all of you.

From the Prairie County Democratic Party Harvey Joe Sanner, Chairman

Just dropping in to wish our friends and neighbors here a string of good luck at the holidays and all year. May each day deliver an abundance of happiness, prosperity, friendship, love and fun! Thanks for hanging out with us this year. Your visits are always a pleasure!

Prairie County Farm Bureau Hazen, Arkansas Bobby Lott, Agency Manager - Luke Hooks, Board President Sue Price - Tammy Hamric - Kourtney McIntosh Neil Schafer and Ronnie Bednar

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Merry Christmas

May you rejoice in all the gifts of this splendid season with the ones you love. For the gift of your patronage, we are sincerely grateful.

Car City USA

P a la l ac e D r u g S t o r e Des arc, arkansas

Donald Guess Family Dondie Guess Family and Employees

Ray and Kristen Harvey and Family Lisa Mullen, Tasha Shumaker, Leah Eans

Main St., Des Arc, AR Ronnie (Ward), the Lion-hearted, waves at the crowd watching the Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 5. He was part of the Lions Club float that participated in the parade.

May the spirit of the season fill you with joy and contentment.

Love, Light & Heavenly Peace

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Merry Christmas!

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Keith and Brad Knupp and Families and Employees Des Arc, Arkansas

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Merry Christmas

In a happy mood, waiting on the parade to arrive are Ainsley King and Zoey Prince

PARADE WATCHERS: Waiting for the Des Arc Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade procession to go by on Saturday evening, December 5 were l-r Colleen Chorba, Donna Hampton, Zachary Hampton, Nola Hampton and neighbor, Joyce McGarrity at the Nola Hampton Hampton residence at 10th and Main. Nola had her house decorated for the holidays.

Thinking Of You At The Holidays Poinsettias are red Holly is green You’re the best bunch of folks We’ve ever seen! With sincere thanks for your loyal support. Have a great holiday.

Lynn’s Flowers & Gifts

Why is Christmas Day on December 25? Christmas is celebrated to remember the birth of Jesus Christ, who Christians believe is the Son of God. The name 'Christmas' comes from the Mass of Christ (or Jesus). A Mass service (which is sometimes called Communion or Eucharist) is where Christians remember that Jesus died for us and then came back to life. The 'Christ-Mass' service was the only one that was allowed to take place after sunset (and before sunrise the next day), so people had it at Midnight!

Lynn Sanner and Family Des Arc, AR

One more Christmas . . . By Glenn Mollette

hen I was a child I remember my grandfather suffering chest pains. He kept putting nitroglycerin tablets under his tongue to help with the pain. My mother and I along with grandma and a couple of others sat with grandpa in the family dining room area. After his heart pain subsided he sighed, "I'll probably never live to see another Christmas." Looking back I remember that he did have one more Christmas. After grandpa and mamaw died Christmases were never quiet the same. During those special times together we thought they would never pass. It seemed that life and Christmas were frozen in time. To a child Christmas had always been this way and I could never imagine Christmas being any different. We can never comprehend tomorrow. We hope and wish for tomorrow but we don't fully understand all the changes that tomorrow will bring. We hope for good jobs, paid off mortgages, graduation from school, retirement security and on and on. However as one Christmas after another rolls by so do the years and so does life's scenery and the people around us. Some people this year will spend their first Christmas in a nursing home. Some this year will spend their first Christmas without a parent or a spouse. Some will try to get through this season without them. Others will try to make it through the season unemployed or with a recent terminal health diagnosis. My wife and I were talking tonight but

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how better it would be if her father and my parents and others that we loved were still alive. Christmas without them is different. I don't know what you are going through today. Our nation is dealing with a lot. We have terrorism, financial struggles, and people experiencing lots of stress. Many American families are hoping to just survive the Christmas season and make it to January 1. Hopefully you and I will have one more Christmas. If we do let's savor each moment. Whatever and whoever you have in your life please take the time to embrace them and love them. Next year could be very different. Take the time to personally enjoy Christmas. I realize Christmas is about giving. We want to see our loved ones smile. However, in the days ahead recharge your battery a little. Read some Christmas stories. Watch some Christmas movies. Reflect on the message of peace and love delivered to the world in the baby Jesus through a peasant couple in Bethlehem. Visit some people in the nursing home, the jail, or those who are aged and lonely. Also connect with some people through visits or just the telephone and say Merry Christmas. It will do them and you a lot of good. May you have many more Christmases, but at least one more, and may it be one of your best ever. 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. Find out more at www.keepourfreedom.com

So we get the name Christ-Mass, shortened to Christmas. Christmas is now celebrated by people around the world, whether they are Christians or not. It's a time when family and friends come together and remember the good things they have. People, and especially children, also like Christmas as it's a time when you give and receive presents!

May the spirit of Christmas fill your heart and home with peace, joy and contentment. Our thanks and best wishes for a happy holiday reside with you, our customers and friends. Merry Christmas!

Des Arc, Auto & Ag Bruce Stevens Family Des Arc, AR

Behold the Miracle For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6

May the miracle of His birth fill your heart with light at Christmastime and all year. Rejoice!

Bunge North America Rick Ford, Manager and Employees Des Arc, Arkansas

Des Arc Realty & Tax Service Janice Huffstickler and Family

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Holiday cookies are a delight, when prepared right By Benjamin Waldrum

U of A System Division of Agriculture Baking cookies is a time-honored holiday tradition, but it can be difficult to get that recipe just right. For cookies that family, friends and neighbors will ask for every year, take some tips from the pros, said Carla Hadley, Miller County Extension agent with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. “Many families have a tradition of baking cookies at this time of year,” she said. “My children and I have carried on this tradition since they were old enough to stand up in a chair. I used to get frustrated when my cookies didn’t turn out right, until I figured out some tricks the pros use.” For example: skimping on some recipes can work, but not when it comes to baking. “Quality ingredients are important,” said Hadley. “You can’t produce quality cookies if you’re not using top-quality ingredients. Don’t skimp and use a low-fat spread in place of butter or margarine in baking recipes, as this will produce a very soft cookie dough.” Other tips come in handy in certain sit-

uations. Here are some of Hadley’s best tips:

When rolling out cookies: It can be frustrating when the dough sticks to the rolling pin. This is easily solved by lightly dusting the rolling pin and rolling surface with flour to prevent sticking. This may need to be repeated. When the dough is too soft: Refrigerate for one hour. If cookies spread and become flat after baking: Try refrigerating the dough until well-chilled, about 1-2 hours. If the dough is too soft, stir in 1-2 tablespoons of flour. Greasing the cookie sheet: Never do this unless the recipe asks for it. Greasing a cookie sheet when the recipe does not call for it can cause the cookies to spread too much and brown too quickly. Most cookies have enough fat to prevent sticking. To get evenly browned cookies: Use a baking stone or a shiny, aluminum cookie sheet at least two inches narrower and shorter than the oven. The sheet may be open on one, two, or three sides. When using a darker-colored cookie sheet, watch it carefully – these may cause the cookies to brown more quickly.

To ensure a perfect bake: For best results, place one cookie sheet in the oven at a time in the middle of the center rack. Baking on the bottom rack can burn the cookies or cause them to bake unevenly. Leave about two inches of space around the cookie sheet to allow for good air circulation. Once the cookies are baked and cooled, they can be frozen for later use. Both frosted and unfrosted cookies can keep for up to two months in the freezer. “It’s best to freeze them unfrosted, as sometimes frosted cookies become moist under the frosting,” said Hadley. When preparing cookies for freezing, arrange them in a container lined with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. For best results, wrap each cookie individually in plastic wrap and separate them with layers of aluminum foil. Store in airtight containers, labeled and dated. Allow frozen cookies to thaw, loosely covered, on a serving plate for 20 minutes before frosting or serving. “The trick is being able to resist waiting that long before eating them,” she said.

Make It Merry! Rejoice… It’s Christmas!

Cheers to you, our friends and neighbors, and best wishes for a season that’s as wonderful as you are!

We’re sending out a batch of warm wishes to let you know just how much we appreciate the good Folks of Des Arc!

TJ’s Kountry Kitchen TJ and Roy Nelson Family and Employees

Parts City Chet and Carla Greenwood Des Arc

O Come Let Us Adore Him May your holiday recall the great joy of that first Christmas in Bethlehem. Please accept our gratitude and best wishes for a blessed season.

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Prairie County Clerk’s Office

At The Holiday Season It may be cold outside, but our hearts are warmed as we recall the many kind people who’ve visited us this year. We’re deeply grateful for your support and wish you all a very merry season.

Robert Abney, P.A. Barbie and Charley and Families

Prairie County Health Dept. Rose Marie Knupp, Administrator and Staff

Hallelujah— He Is Born!

At this holy season, we want to acknowledge our friends, neighbors and customers who have been so good to us. Have a blessed holiday.

Hayley Plumbing Dan and Rebecca 501-322-1807

Prairie County treasurer’s offiCe

Garth Hardware Garth Funeral Home

Treasurer Judy Burnett Deputy Becky Johnson

Jim and Amelia Garth Brad and Leigh Garth and Employees

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Christmas song is a complex organism. At their best, our classic yuletide anthems always seem to find that impossible balance between timelessness and nostalgia -- tapping into a sort of greater, collective memory of a warm and fuzzy feeling. On the unfortunate flip side, though, Christmas has also inspired more silly, grating, novelty songs than the other 364 days of the year combined. And so we're left with the annual wintertime conundrum -- can we continue listening to and loving a genre of music that consists largely of bubblegum, Biebers and "Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer"? The answer, of course, always seems to be yes. And it's not just because you've forgiven Paul McCartney for "Wonderful Christmas Time." The truth is, no matter how many hokey Christmas songs send you racing for the shopping mall exits, there will always be those pristine, unmistakable, permanently enjoyable classics that keep you coming back and feeling the spirit all gendary Bing Crosby-David Bowie duet that sits in the pantheon of eternally listenable Christmas tunes. 19. Christmas Time is Here Originally written and performed by the Vince Guaraldi Trio for 1965's A Charlie Brown Christmas, this melancholy melody falls on the listener like a light snow -- a lovely, welcome distraction. 18. What Christmas Means to Me There are plenty of great Motown Christmas classics that have been radio staples for decades, but it's hard to top this bouncy 1967 Stevie Wonder track. That's probably why it's been covered by everyone from Hanson to Cee Lo Green. 17. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Talk about staying power! The original Latin roots of this beautiful Christmas hymn may date as far back as the 8th century. The widely known English version was cotranslated in the 1850s by the Anglican priest John Mason Neale -- equally famous for penning his own original carol, "Good King Wenceslas." 16. Merry Christmas (I Don't Wanna Fight Tonight) At a mere two minutes and six seconds, this energetic 1989 single by punk icons the Ramones is a welcome antidote to those seemingly never-ending, "12 Days of Christmas" types of holiday songs.

15. Please Come Home For Christmas It's hard to turn the dial when a broken-hearted man is pleading his holiday heart out. First recorded by R&B singer Charles Brown in 1960, a cover by the Eagles climbed the charts almost 20 years later. 14. Carol of the Bells It might be the most difficult Christmas song to sing along with, but that doesn't stop millions from trying, even if they're alone in their car and hopelessly lacking in harmonizers. 13. 2,000 Miles A hit for the Pretenders in 1983, this dreamy ballad was written as an ode to the band's late guitarist James Honeyman-Scott, but its lasting appeal seems to be for listeners spending the holidays far away from someone they care about. 12. Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy No Christmas is complete without sold-out performances of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker, and no portion of that ballet captures that magical innocence of the season quite like this one -- immortalized in roughly 8,000 TV commercials, and yet still easy on the ears! 11. Santa Claus Go Straight to the Ghetto Christmas music could use a little more funk, and James Brown was kind enough to provide it. When the Godfather of Soul addresses St. Nick directly, we all win. 10. You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch Stink! Stank! Stunk! One of the funniest and most-imitated songs of the season, the original version featured the voice of the great Thurl Ravenscroft -- the same man who made Tony the Tiger say, "They're Grrrrrreat!" 9. It Came Upon a Midnight Clear "Peace on the earth, goodwill to men" is not a sentiment that's likely to outlast its welcome, no matter how many people you had to elbow your way around to get your kid the new Elmo doll. 8. Christmas Wrapping It might stand in stark contrast to the majestic tone of some other entries on this list, but this playful 1981 single by the Waitresses -- a little-known New Wave band from Akron, Ohio -- has stood the test of time largely thanks to singer Patty Donahue's relatable, down-to-earth telling of a girl looking for a holiday love. 7. We Three Kings Just another in a long line of "holiday hits" written by clergymen in the mid 19th century. Hundreds of beautiful

renditions have been recorded over the years, but just try to listen to the Beach Boys' 1964 version without getting goosebumps. 6. Santa Claus is Coming to Town Sure, at its core it's a silly kids song. But whether it's the boundless enthusiasm of a pint-sized Michael Jackson & the Jackson 5 or a jean-jacket-era Bruce Springsteen having fun with the E Street Band, this one never gets old. 5. I'll Be Home for Christmas While the original Bing Crosby recording captures the heartbreaking daydreams of a GI in World War II, this song remains the gold standard for the experience of Christmas in any wartime, whether it's a soldier in 1940s Germany or 2013 Afghanistan. 4. Fairytale of New York One of the most beloved and oft-recorded Christmas songs of the past 30 years, "Fairytale of New York" keeps its charm after 100 listens, thanks to the unbridled folk energy and unorthodox, rough-and-tumble characters created by the Pogues and Kirsty MacColl. 3. O Holy Night When it comes to the non-secular brand of Christmas standards, it seems like just about everyone is united in their undying admiration for "O Holy Night" -- a legitimately moving epic adapted from a French poem in 1855. 2. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas From the moment Judy Garland first warbled it in 1944's Meet Me in St. Louis, we were hooked. No other Christmas song combines joyous lyrics and a somber, wistful tone in quite the way this one does. 1. White Christmas But of course, if you're going to name the one Christmas song that nobody ever has gotten sick of, it might as well be the number one selling song of all-time. And yes, that's "#1 selling song, " not "#1 selling Christmas song." Written by Irving Berlin, "White Christmas" has been covered by everyone from Bob Marley to Bette Midler, and Kenny Rogers to Taylor Swift. While it is hard to live up to the inimitable Bing Crosby, this harmonious rendition by the famous Australian Motown cover band Human Nature does justice to Bing, capturing the aching and beautiful sentiment of the song -- and in doing so fully realizes the combination of joy and memory that makes Christmas what it is.

Happy Holidays With warm wishes and thanks to our neighbors and friends this season.

Kennedy Law Office

Lynn’s Flowers & Gifts at 1509 Main

Eric and Deanna Kennedy and Family Des Arc

Kennedy Law Office Eric and Deanna Kennedy Kirsten and Noah

Des Arc, Arkansas

A STRING OF GOOD TIDINGS We wish you all the best at Christmastime and always! Thanks for your faith in us.

WESTBROOK FUNERAL HOME Hazen, Arkansas

Wishing You a Jolly-Good Christmas As we dash toward Christmas Day, we’d like to wish you and yours a very happy holiday! Hope it’s merry and bright with just the right amount of excitement. Thanks for everything you’ve done to make us smile this year. We appreciate your patronage, and we wish you all the best!

Crow Builders Supply Inc. Carlisle, Arkansas

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Miss Kimberly McMullan’s Kindergarten Class Dear Santa, My name is Makenzie Adams. I have been good this year. Please bring me a reindeer for Christmas. I will leave you cookies and milk. I will leave the reindeer corn. Love,

Makenzie Dear Santa, My name is Sydney Atkins. I have been good this year. Please bring me a new Elsa dress for Christmas. I will leave you chocolate chip cookies and milk. I will leave the reindeer corn. Love,

Sydney Dear Santa, My name is Case Bell. I have been good this year. Please bring me a snowboard for Christmas. I will leave you cookies and milk. I will leave the reindeer carrots. Love,

Case Dear Santa, My name is Trevor Bush. I have been good this year. Please bring me a Nintendo DS for Christmas. I will leave you bacon and eggs. I will leave the reindeer ice cream. Love,

Trevor Dear Santa, My name is Paisley Davenport. I have been good this year. Please bring me an Easy Bake Oven for Christmas. I will leave you cookies and milk. I will leave the reindeer carrots. Love,

Paisley Dear Santa, My name is Alexis Eades. I have been good this year. Please bring me some toys

for Christmas. I will leave you cookies and milk. I will leave the reindeer corn. Love,

Alexis Dear Santa, My name is Eastyn Estes. I have been good this year. Please bring me a snowboard for Christmas. I will leave you cookies and bacon. I will leave the reindeer corn. Love,

Eastyn Dear Santa, My name is Mary Kate Kearby. I have been good this year. Please bring me a scooter for Christmas. I will leave you cookies and milk. I will leave the reindeer some reindeer food. Love,

Mary Kate Dear Santa, My name is Brylee McIntosh. I have been good this year. Please bring me an American Girl doll for Christmas. I will leave you cookies and milk. I will leave the reindeer carrots. Love,

Brylee Dear Santa, My name is Lena Moore. I have been good this year. Please bring me a doll set for Christmas. I will leave you cookies and milk. I will leave the reindeer carrots and water. Love,

Lena Dear Santa, My name is McKenzi Parker. I have been good this year. Please bring me a toy Elsa with a castle for Christmas. I will leave you ice cream and milk. I will leave the reindeer

cookies. Love,

Mrs. Amanda Smith’s Kindergarten Class

McKenzi Dear Santa, My name is Annaston Pate. I have been good this year. Please bring me some face paint for Christmas. I will leave you Oreos and milk. I will leave the reindeer magic oats. Love,

Annaston Dear Santa, My name is Callie Prince. I have been good this year. Please bring me a unicorn toy for Chirstmas. I will leave you cookies and milk. I will leave the reindeer corn. Love,

Callie Dear Santa, My name is Camp Skarda. I have been good this year. Please bring me a four wheeler for Christmas. I will leave you cookies and milk. I will leave the reindeer rice. Love,

Camp Dear Santa, My name is Jaxson Smith. I have been good this year. Please bring me a pet spider. I will leave you cookies and milk. I will leave the reindeer corn. Love,

Jaxson Dear Santa, My name is Kaylee Towell. I have been good this year. Please bring me an Elf on the Shelf for Christmas. I will leave you cookies and milk. I will leave the reindeer carrots. Love,

Kaylee

Dear Santa, My names is Benne. I have been good this year. Please bring me an Xbox One for Christmas. I will leave you cookies and milk. I will leave the reindeer carrots. Love,

Benne Dear Santa, My name is Eden. I have been good this year. Please bring me a secret box for Christmas. I will leave you cookies and chocolate milk. I will leave the reindeer carrots. Love,

Eden Dear Santa, My name is Brady. I have been good this year. Please bring me an Itunes card for Christmas. I will leave you cookies and milk. I will leave the reindeer food. Love,

Brady Dear Santa, My name is Kalli Jo. I have been good this year. Please bring me a journal for Christmas. I will leave you milk and cookies. I will leave the reindeer some carrots, broccoli and peas. Love,

Kalli Jo Dear Santa, My name is Braylee. I have been good this year. Please bring me a mermaid doll for Christmas. I will leave you milk and cookies. I will leave the reindeer some sweet carrots. Love,

Braylee

Let It Snow Let It Snow Let It Snow

Dear Santa, My name is Lilly. I have been good this year. Please bring me a SEW COOL Sewing Machine for Christmas. I will leave you chocolate chip cookies and strawberry milk.

I will leave the reindeer special magic reindeer food. Love,

Lilly Dear Santa, My name is Wya. I have been good this year. Please bring me a NERF gun for Christmas. I will leave you milk and cookies. I will leave the reindeer carrots. Love,

Wya Dear Santa, My name is Camryn. I have been good this year. Please bring me a Barbie Dream House for Christmas. I will leave you stockings and cookies. I will leave the reindeer some reindeer food. Love,

Camryn Dear Santa, My name is Dominic. I have been good this year. Please bring me a NERF gun for Christmas. I will leave you candy and cookies. I will leave the reindeer some more magic. Love,

Dominic Dear Santa, My name is Allison. I have been good this year. Please bring me a toy horse and a Barbie for Christmas. I will leave you a present and cookies and milk. I will leave the reindeer a picture of Santa Claus. Love,

Allison

Dear Santa. My name is Baehr. I have been good this year. Please bring me a Minecraft game for Christmas. I will leave you a king cobra and corn. I will leave the reindeer carrots. Love,

Baehr Dear Santa, My name is Preslee. I have been good this year. Please bring me my own headphones for Christmas. I will leave you a picture of one of the Princess Pets and a leer from me. I will leave the reindeer a picture like yours. Love,

Preslee Dear Santa, My name is Keylee. I have been good this year. Please bring me a doll house for Christmas. I will leave you a picture. I will leave the reindeer food. Love,

Keylee Dear Santa, My name is Carleigh. I have been good this year. Please bring me a doll house for Christmas. I will leave you milk and cookies. I will leave the reindeer carrots. Love,

Carleigh Dear Santa, My name is Xaidakay. I have been good this year. Please bring me a snake for Christmas. I will leave you a present and a lizard. I will leave the reindeer a present. Love,

Xaidakay Dear Santa, My name is Valina. I have been good this year. Please bring me a toy duck for Christmas. I will leave you cookies and milk. I will leave the reindeer some corn. Love,

Valina

Dear Santa, My name is Sam. I have been good this year. Please bring me a real four-wheeler for Christmas. I will leave you gold coins and a Christmas tree. I will leave the reindeer chocolate cake. Love,

Sam

Hope Christmas Delivers Everything on Your Wish List We know how good you’ve been to us this year, and we hope all the kindness you’ve shown comes back to you this Christmas. Please accept our deepest thanks and best wishes for a happy and healthy holiday.

Wishing You a Classic Christmas! May your holiday be filled with friends, family, tradition and everything that makes the season special. We appreciate your business, and we look forward to serving you in the New Year!

Bell’s Ag Service, Inc. Donald Morton Family and Employees Des Arc

Merry Christmas!

City of Des Arc Mayor Jim Garth Council Members & Employees

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Ms. Kaitlynn Burchfields’ First Grade Class

Mrs. Stacy Childers’ First Grade Class

Dear Santa, My name is Emma Buckner. I am Six Years old. I live in Des Arc. I have been a very good girl. Will you please bring me an xbox, an American Girl doll, and jewelry. I will leave you cookies and milk. Love,

Emma

Dear Santa, My name is Alicia Lemoine. I am Six Years old. I live in Des Arc. I have been a good girl. Will you please bring me ABC Alphabet Christmas and a phone? I will leave a bunch of stuﬀ for you. Love,

Dear Santa, My name is Vince Smith. I am Eight Years old. I live in Des Arc. I have been a nice boy. Will you please bring me a bike and a puppy? I will leave a horn for your reindeer. Love,

Vince

Alicia

Dear Santa, My name is Jamie Collins. I am Seven Years old. I live in Des Arc. I have been a nice boy. Will you please bring me a Madden 2016 game and Minecraft. I will leave some snacks for you. Love,

Jamie

Dear Santa, My name is Rakyah McGee. I am Six Years old. I live in Des Arc. I have been a good lile girl. Will you please bring me a phone? Say hello to the elves and the reindeer. Love,

Dear Santa, My name is Hayden Stuckey. I want an xbox One, Race Car Legos, a bow and arrow. I will leave cookies and milk for you and carrots for your reindeer. Love,

Hayden

Rakyah

Dear Santa, My name is Conner Fulmer. I am Six Years old. I live in Des Arc. I have been a good boy. Will you please bring me an iPad, Minecraft and an Ipod? I will leave some cookies, Santa. Love,

Conner

Dear Santa, My name is Reagan Kittler. I am Six Years old. I live in Hickory Plains. I have been a lile good girl. Will you please bring me an American Girl doll, TV and a Tablet. I will leave you some cookies. Love,

Reagan Dear Santa, My name is Brayden Knupp. I am Six Years old. I live in Des Arc. I have been a good boy. Will you please bring me some new clothes, an iPhone and a computer? I will leave you some milk. Love,

Dear Santa, My name is Gabriel Sullivan. I am Six Years old. I live in Biscoe. Will you bring me a bike, a tool box and a lunch box? I will leave you cookies and milk. Love,

Gabriel

Tyler

Dear Santa, My name is Addison Gehring. I am Six Years old. I live in Des Arc. I have been a good girl. Will you please bring me an American Girl doll bed, toy bakery set and a toy phone that looks real? I will leave you cookies and milk. Love,

Addison

Dear Santa, My name is Tyler Pasley. I am Seven Years old. I live in Des Arc. I have been kind of bad. Will you please bring me a TV, an xbox and a bowl of cookies? I will leave you milk and cookies. Love, Dear Santa, My name is Jada Robinson. I am Six Years old. I live in Des Arc. I have been a nice girl. WIll you please bring me a Wipe Oﬀ Beard? I will leave you some reindeer food. Love,

Jada Dear Santa, My name is Hunter Sanner. I am Seven Years old. I live in Des Arc. I have been a good boy all year. Will you please bring me a Playstation 3 and a terrain twister? I will leave you cookies and milk. Love,

Hunter Dear Santa, My name is Joe Skarda. I am Seven Years old. I live in Des Arc. I have been a super good boy. Will you please bring me a Transformer, a taser gun and a Air Hogs Jump Jet? I will leave your reindeer some food. Love,

Joe

Dear Santa, My name is Mark Tenison. I am Seven Years old. I live in Hickory Plains. I have been a good boy. Will you please bring me a iPad and Minecraft II? I will leave you some cheese. Love,

Mark Dear Santa, My name is Jacob Vent. I am Six Years old. I live in Des Arc. I have been a good boy. Will you bring me some presents? I hope you have a nice time at Christmas. Love,

Jacob

Dear Santa, My name is Gabe Tipton. I live in Biscoe, Arkansas. This year, I have been good. On my Christmas Wish list is a xbox 360, a Wii Game and a phone. Love,

Gabe Tipton Dear Santa, My name is Madison Norman. I live in Des Arc, Arkansas. I have been good. On my Christmas Wish list is a Zoomer Kite, chalkboard and Lile Live Pets. Love,

Madison Dear Santa, My name is Sawyer Covington. I live in Hickory Plains, Arkansas. This year, I have been good. On my Christmas Wish list is a dog, presents and a horse. Love,

Sawyer Dear Santa, My name is Baylee Partain. I live in Des Arc, Arkansas. This year, I have been good. On my Christmas Wish list is a Frozen coloring book, Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Long Haul and DS games. I have the Christmas Spirit! Love,

Baylee Dear Santa, My name is Jacoby Tallent. I live in Des Arc, Arkansas. This year, I have been good. On my Christmas Wish list is a xbox and a Nin-

tendo DS. Love,

Jacoby Dear Santa, My name is Layla Gardner and I live in Des Arc, Arkansas. This year, I have been good. On my Christmas Wish list is a cat, phone and a car. Love,

Layla Dear Santa, My name is Skyler Robinson and I live in Des Arc, Arkansas. This year, I have been good. On my Christmas Wish List is a xbox One. Love,

Skyler Dear Santa, My name is Tanner Spain and I live in Des Arc, Arkansas. This year, I have been good. On my Christmas Wish list is a Halo5 game, mat, and xbox One. Love,

Tanner Dear Santa, My name is Hudson Goodman and I live in Des Arc, Arkansas. This year, I have been terrible. On my Christmas Wish list is a drum set, Segway, and xbox One. Love,

Hudson Dear Santa, My name is Kendall Berry and I live in Des Arc, Arkansas. This year I have

been good. On my Christmas Wish list is jewelry and a playhouse. Love,

Kendall Dear Santa, My name is Lainey McVay and I live in Des Arc, Arkansas. This year I have been good. On my Christmas Wish list, I want a magic kit, a notebook and a lunch box. Love,

Lainey Dear Santa, My name is Aiden Payne and I live in Des Arc, Arkansas. This year I have been good. On my Christmas Wish list is a Scooby Doo airplane, a cat and a black Megazoid. Love,

Aiden Dear Santa, My name is Braylon Hudson and I live in Des Arc, Arkansas. On my Christmas Wish list is a phone, a clubhouse and a Spy kit. Love,

Braylon Dear Santa, My name is Joshua Martin. On my Christmas Wish list is anything that you think I would like. Love,

Joshua

Below is an example of actual letters Mrs. Burchfield’s students wrote (selected because of Aiden Payne’s colored Santa)

Dear Santa, My name is Bobbi Jo Whaley. I am Seven Years old. I live in Des Arc. I have been a prey good girl. Will you please bring me a crossbow and a puppy? I will leave some carrots for your reindeer. Love, Bobbi Jo

Brayden

More Letters to Santa

Grand Prairie Veterinary Service Dr. and Mrs. Jeff Dulaney and Staff Hazen, Arkansas

Dear Santa, My name is Kaylee. I have been prey good this year. Will you bring me shopkins and a Vtech Smart watch for Christmas. The elves have been doing silly stuﬀ this year. Thanks for leing them visit. I will leave you cookies in the living room. Fly home safe. Love,

Kaylee McDonald (8 years old)

Dear Santa, My name is Mollee Kate. I have been prey good this year. I want a dinosaur, robots, transformers, shopkins and rescue bots for Christmas. I will leave carrots for your reindeer and leave milk and cookie for you! Love,

Mollee Kate McDonald (5 years old)

Dear Santa, My name is Emmee. I have been a prey good girl. I want a baby doll and diaper

bag for Christmas. I will make you some cookies and leave some milk. Love,

Emmee McDonald (3 years old)

Dear Santa, This is Reed's big sisters making his Christmas list. He has been a good boy. Please bring him bouncy balls, Paw Patrol toys, and cars for Christmas. Love,

Reed McDonald (1 year old)

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Mrs. Sunny Morton’s Second Grade Class Dear Santa, My name is Justin Legge. I am Seven Years old. I want to know how Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeeer and Mrs. Claus are doing. The things that I want for Christmas are a Leap Pad and Muck Boots. I am going to leave some hot chocolate with some chocolate chip cookies with some milk. I love Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, Rudolph and the elves. Am I on the nice list? Merry Christmas! Your friend,

Justin Dear Santa, My name is Alyssa Faye Ladner. I am Eight Years old. This leer is for you. What I want for Christmas is a JC baby and a Shopkins Ice Cream Van. Also, tell Mrs. Claus she is nice and tell the reindeer I have carrots for them. I think the elves are cool. I am on the nice list because I treat others well. I will leave you hot chocolate and milk. Thank you for coming last year and I hope you have a great time. I loved seeing you this year and I hope you have an awesome Christmas. Yours truly,

Alyssa My name is Caeden Lee Buckner and I am Seven Years old. I am in the second grade at Des Arc Elementary. I think if you ask my teacher, Mrs. Sunny, she would agree that I have been a very good boy this year. I know that everyone makes mistakes but I have really behaved this year and I hope to find that I am on your nice list. My best behavior of the year includes working hard at school and being a good big brother. I am also reading a lot beer in school! My top three items on my Christmas list are Star Wars, Legos, a fast toy train and a remote controlled boat. Merry Christmas to you and Mrs. Claus. I will leave you cookies and milk and a scarf for Mrs. Claus. I will leave carrots for the reindeer. Love,

Caeden Dear Santa, My name is Daejon Washington and I am Seven Years old. I am in the second grade at Des Arc Elementary. Mrs. Sunny is my teacher. She would agree that I have been good. I know that everyone makes mistakes, but I have really been on my best behavior this year that includes being a good listener and have the best manners. My top three items for my Christmas list are Elf on a Shelf, an elephant and a big dog. I hope that you have had a fun and warm year and the elves and reindeer are geing ready for the big day! Merry Christmas to you and Mrs. Claus. Love,

Daejon Dear Santa Claus, My name is Jacques Thomas Reidhar. I am Seven Years old. This is what I want for Christmas. I want a coloring train book. But not Thomas the Train. I also want Legos and Thomas the Train set Misty Island. Here’s a question. Does Rudolph have a wife and kids? I’m leaving you chocolate chip cookies and milk. I love you. I’ll put up the Christmas train I have. Chugga, chugga, toot toot. Ho, Ho, Ho! Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays,

Jacques

Dear Santa, My name is Michael Je Hutchings. I was wondering how does your awesome sleigh go around the world in one whole day? I have been prey good this year. Thank you so much for the wonderful presents you gave me last year. My three things I would like for Christmas is a Box of Minecraft Mini figures, a Bounce-Oﬀ game and Mario Kart 8. Why I feel like I’m on the nice list is because I’ve tried to be good at school and be a very good friend. Merry Christmas! You’re the best! I will leave you sugar cookies and hot chocolate. Your friend,

Je Dear Santa, My name is Bailey Kessler. I am Seven Years young. How are the reindeer? My mom is going to have a little girl. My favorite song is Silent Night. What is your favorite song? I would like a real Rainbow Rocket scooter with a rocket. I also want some Shopkins. Lastly, I want a Barbie Dream house. I love you. Ho, Ho, Ho! Merry Christmas.

Bailey Dear Santa, How are you doing? I was wondering how Mrs. Claus was doing. My name is Makenzie Lynn White. I am Seven Years old. I am in second grade at Des Arc Elementary. Thank you for sending Ralph back this year. He is very naughty. The three thngs that I want for Christmas are new pink headphones. I also want a Shopkin Ice Cream bus. The last thing that I want is more Shopkins. I will leave you chocolate chip cookies . I will leave the reindeer shiny carrots. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Your friend,

I love you. I think I should be on the nice list because I have been good this year. I’m going to leave you cookies and milk. I am going to leave Rudolph and the other reindeer some food, too. I love you, Santa. Merry Christmas! Ho, Ho, Ho! Love,

Ambria Dear Santa Claus, My name is William Eugene Spra. I have some questions. One: How do your reindeer fly? Two: What is the reindeers favorite food? By the way, I am Eight Years old. Thank you for last years toys! Now, I’ll tell you what I want for Christmas. I want a Playstation, Zoomer Kiy, and a Minecraft Lego set “The Ender Dragon”. Happy Holidays,

Will

Dear Santa Claus, My name is Jolie Christen Spra. I am Eight Years old. I go to Des Arc Elementary School. Now, I’m going to tell you what I want for Christmas. I want a cat, a pink phone and an American Girl doll.

Dear Santa, Do you have to know if I’ve been good or bad? I want presents that are an xbox One, a Tablet, and a TV. I want some glow rings and the last thing I want is an iPad. Have a great Christmas! Love,

Alex Green

Jolie Spra Dear Santa Claus, My name is Nevaeh Berry. I am Seven Years old. I am going to put my Christmas stuﬀ and that means I’m going shopping this weekend. Also, I will leave you some hot chocolate, milk, cookies and candy. I love the elves, Rudolph and the other reindeer. I love you, Santa Claus. Thank you! Santa Claus, I want an American Girl doll, an iPhone and a Shopkins in a Van. I would also like an iPad and iPod. My sweet cupcake, thank you for last years presents. Love,

Nevaeh Dear Santa, My name is Jazmin Gray. I am Eight Years old. I will leave you hot chocolate and cookies. I want some Shopkins and a baby doll. I also want a lile Elf on the Shelf. I will have fun with my Elf, if I get one. Thank you for last years Christmas presents. I hope I’m on the nice list. Love,

Jazmin Dear Santa, My name is Cane Childers. I am Seven Years old. Santa Claus, please give me a real Lego comupter. I will leave cookies too and I will leave some hot chocolate. One more thing. Am I on the nice list? Love,

Cane

Makenzie White Dear Santa, My name is Ambria Wya. am Eight Years young. Are you really good? Thank you for making the toys for us. I have been really good at school. I am on the nice list. I have been a nice girl. How has Mrs. Claus been doing? How are the reindeer? I will leave some cookies and milk for you. I want some makeup because it is my favorite of all. I want a bike because my Dad won’t buy me one. I also want a furry bed. I love you so much, sweety pie! Ho, Ho, Ho! Love,

Mrs. Tammy Roberts’ Second Grade Class

Dear Santa, My name is Kaden Hughes. I am Eight Years old. I wish I could have a toy 18wheeler, a train, a bike and a watch. I think I have been a good boy. I hope you have a Merry Christmas. I will leave you some chocolate cookies and milk. Ho, Ho, Ho! Merry Christmas. Love,

Kaden

Dear Santa, I want a Minions set. Can you bring me a kite? Please bring me a basketball, a real puppy, and a pet rabbit? I will leave you some cookies. Sincerely,

Baley Robinson Dear Santa, Please get me a toy gun, a remote controlled plane, a toy robot and a Minion DVD. Thank you. Love,

Bradley Sanner Dear Santa, I think Rudolph is cute. So, I want a go-cart, please. I want some trucks, a robot and I would like to have a toy four-wheeler. I will leave you cookies and milk. I love you, Santa. Sincerely,

Brayden Baxter Dear Santa, Hello! I hope your reindeer like the food my brothers and sister and I made. Oh, these are the things I want for Christmas. I want Shopkins, Zoomer Kiy and please get me a new Hello Kiy bike with no training wheels. I also want a Zoomer dog and please get me a new American Girl doll. Thank you for giving the world such wonderful things. We all love you. Sincerely,

Maya Hamilton Dear Santa, Am I on the naughty list? Can I have a phone and a iPad? I would like to have an xbox One and xbox games. I hope you have a safe trip. I will leave you cookies and milk in front of my Christmas tree. Sincerely,

Zachary Hampton Dear Santa, I hope you get me Shopkins. I also want a basketball and a basketball hoop. I will need some sweats and I really want an American Girl doll. Thank you for coming to my house. Sincerely,

Kaydin Randall Dear Santa, My name is Skylar Smith and I am Seven Years old. I love you so much. I think you are a good Santa. Please get me a safety bed and a grizzly bear. If I get these, I will be on my best behavior. Santa, happy holidays. I like you so much. I am your kid and I think you can do it. Ho, Ho, Ho! Love,

Skylar

Dear Santa, My name is Presley Hill. I am Eight Years old. How have you, Mrs. Claus, and the elves been doing? I think I’m on the nice list. I’ve tried my best to be nice to my sister and classmates. I want a new hula-hoop, real school stuﬀ, and science stuﬀ for Christmas. Thank you for last years candy canes and presents. Ho, Ho, Ho! Love,

Presley

Mrs. Sunny Morton’s Second Grade Class (continued at right)

Dear Santa, Hello! How are you? This is what I want for Christmas. I want a drum set and an electric guitar. I also want an iPad and a Dino Zip Sack. I love you so much. I will leave you some milk and cookies and reindeer food for the reindeer. Sincerely,

Bryson Duerson Dear Santa, If you could, please get me these things. I would be greatful. I really want a plush Minion Bob. Also, I would like Legos, Jurassic World for xbox 360 game. I like Star Wars but I want an X-Wing Star Fighter RC. Last but not least, I want Disney Infinity 3.0 . Fly safely! Sincerely,

Lucas Price Dear Santa, Am I on the naughty list? I want a Zoomer Cat and a xbox 360. I want an Ipad One. Can you please bring me the game Pie in the Face? Can you bring me some Shopkins? I will give you eight cookies. Sincerely,

Madison Keith Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus? Can you bring me these things? I would like to have a baseball game and a football game. Also, I would like a go-cart and I would like a basketball ball game, too. Please give me these things. I will leave you cookies and milk. Sincerely,

Ty Tallent Dear Santa, Hello! How are you doing? Can I please have a Nintendo 3 DS or 2 DS? Can you bring me a remote controlled race car, a remote controlled robot and an iPhone? Merry Christmas! Sincerely,

Cole Hunt Dear Santa, I love you, Santa. May I have some Shopkins for Christmas? Oh, and a Nintendo DS, too? And I want three more things: a real elf, balloons and a Wii U. I will leave you cookies in the living room. Sincerely,

Karly Woodall Dear Santa, I really like your reindeer. We sing your songs at school. Am I on the naughty list? Santa, can I have an American Girl doll for Christmas? I was

helping decorate our Christmas tree and we will have fun when Christmas comes. Hope you get this leer. Sincerely,

Makenzie Williams Dear Santa, Merry Christmas! Is it ok if I could get a six-foot Ninja Turtle that tears into the entire hideout? I hope you can bring me a flatball. My sister, Andi would like a pink bird. Could you bring me a basketball laundry basket? Have a great day. Sincerely,

Maddox Tallent Dear Santa, How are you? Can I please have a new Nail Studio. Think about it. I really want 89 new hand sanitizers from Bath and Body Works. Can you bring me 80 Shopkins? I really want them. I need an iPhone 6 so I can call my friends, please. Sincerely,

Makayla McVay Dear Santa, I like your elves. Please, can I have a pet dog? May I have a bell? I want a toy Santa. Can I have an iPad. Have a great Christmas and I love Christmas. Love,

Chandler Dobbins Dear Santa, Am I on the nice or naughty list? Santa, will you bring me Shopkins and the movie, Dinosaur Island? Can you bring me a baby cat and an iPad. Please bring me a cuddly bear. I will leave you cookies in the living room. Sincerely,

Kaylee McDonald Dear Santa, Am I on the nice or naughty list? Can I please have an iPad case, iPod case and computer case? Also, I would like a skateboard and American Girl doll clothes. I will leave cookies and milk for you. Sincerely,

Ella Fields Dear Santa, Am I on the naughty list or the nice list? Can I please have a skateboard and a Nintendo 3DS? I also want a Skydrone and some shoes. I have been waiting for Christmas so I can have an ice cream maker. I love you and Rudolph! Love, Devin Sullivan

Mrs. Sunny Morton’s Second Grade Class (continued) Dear Santa, My name is Christian Lemoine. I am Seven Years old. I am going to leave you some hot chocolate, milk and cookies and candy. I want a Robot boxer, a dart gun and a flying helicopter. I’ve been good this year. Am I on the good list or naughty list? How are Rudolph and the other reindeer? Ho, Ho Ho! Merry Christmas! Love,

Christian Dear Santa, My name is Maddox Achser Ward. I am Seven Years old. Guess what, Santa? Remember the cookies from last year? Mama is making those this year, too. What I want for Christmas is a mini four-wheeler, a real one with an air conditioner. I want a .223. gun, a real one not a toy and a very big sack of dinosaurs. One more thing. How do your reindeer fly? Ho, Ho, Ho!

Love,

Maddox Dear Santa, My name is Marley Elaine Widener. I am Seven Years young. I was wondering how Mrs. Claus and the reindeer are doing? I am going to leave you some milk, cookies and reindeer food. Thank you so much for bringing Bojangles back. Me and Kanaan want toys. I want an American Girl doll, Grace, KInetic Sand, Shopkins and Kanaan wants a toy tractor for Christmas. Ho, Ho, Ho! Merry Christmas! Yours truly,

Marley Widener Dear Santa, My name is Jesse Vent. I am Seven Years old. I was wondering how Rudolph and the other reindeer are? I hope they are well fed and taken care of. I hope you and Mrs. Claus are having a happy holiday and a joyful Merry Christmas. I want a Wii and

an iPad for Christmas. How do you fly all around the world? Ho, Ho, Ho! Merry Christmas! Love,

Jesse Dear Santa, My name is Norman Gabriel Berry. I am Seven Years old. Thanks for the nice toys you and your reindeer gave me and my sister. You gave Des Arc Elementary toys and thanks for all you have done. Also, how is Mrs. Claus? Do you need some hot chocolate? You are the best, Santa Claus. I will leave some cookies and milk for you. You are the best, that is why I love you. I thank you and Mrs. Claus. I love Mrs. Claus. I will keep an eye on the elves I love my Santa ornament! Love, Gabe

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Mrs. Teresa Cox’s Third Grade Class Mrs. Brynn Kiefer’s Third Grade Class Dear Santa, I would like a sewing machine and horse stuﬀ and stuﬀ to make coon candy and a picture of the reindeer hooked up to the sleigh and a Merry, Merry Christmas. Your friend,

Avery Richards Dear Santa, I want a shotgun for Christmas. That is what I really want so I can hunt ducks, rabbits and bears. It is so awesome to do and is really fun. I am excited. It is going to be the best time. Sincerely,

Bradley Hagar Dear Santa, I want some good things this year. I would like an xbox One at my Dads and some Zombie games. Oh, Mr. Jingles and Mr. Christmas has been good and funny. I also want a Call of Duty Black Ops III for my Xbox One at my Dads, please, please! I have been a good boy. Sincerely, Jack Manek Dear Santa, I wish I can see your reindeer in Branson this year I hope it snows this year. I like your reindeer, Rudolph. I want a new Tablet and a ball like last year. Sincerely, Ethan Pendergrass Dear Santa, How do you fly around the earth? Your reindeer must be fast. How do you know which present is whose? What I want for Christmas is a new bike, a new baby sister and some new boots. Sincerely, Ben Kearby Dear Santa, How is your reindeer and how is your elves? Can I have

a dirt bike, a Tablet, a remote controlled truck. I hope you have a good Christmas. Sincerely, Your Friend, Dalton Weatherley Dear Santa, Hi! It’s Jayda Renfro. How is it going up there? Tell Rudolph I said “Hi” and to the rest of the reindeeer. Are some of the elves cleaning your sleigh for Christmas Eve night? My boyfriend, you know who I am talking about, is the best. My boyfriend and I wish you and everyone else there a Merry Christmas. All I want for Christmas is for my gram, Aunt Sana, Uncle Marty, my cousin, Bella and my other cousin, Davari and oh, I can’t forget my baby cousin, Mar-lo. (She is only one year old and this will be her second Christmas) to visit. Sincerely, Jayda Renfro Dear Santa, I want some dolls, a computer, and MP3 player and some clothes and shoes. I want a new bike, art stuﬀ and books so I can read. I want some pants and a dog so I can play with it. Sincerely, Marlee Hogue Dear Santa, I want a set of LP’s. I also want a chocolate pen. There is still a lot to go. Another thing I want is some Beats headphones. I want a gymnastic leotard, a new makeup kit and the last thing I want is a designer outfit and accessories to go with the outfit (make sure they are fashion). Love,

Brooklyn Smith

Dear Santa, I would like to have a skateboard. I really want a Tablet or phone, please and thank you. Also, how do you ride all around the world in one night? The world loves you Santa! Sincerely, Alana Lee Dear Santa, I hope you get this leer. I want a Green Bay Packer hoodie. I hope it is green with the logo in the middle of it. I know some people say you are fake. But I believe in you. My brother thinks you are fake. Have a very good Christmas and tell Mrs. Claus thanks. Rudolph is my favorite reindeer. What is yours? Merry Christmas! Cole Eldridge Dear Mr. C, How many elves do you have? All I want for Christmas is some baeries. Sincerely, Evan Kiler Dear Santa, I want a new phone. I want to ride on the sleigh. I want a new Green Bay Packers clock. I want a binder for paper, a mat, and a Moroccan Flag. Sincerely, Toby Buck Dear Santa, I wish it was Christmas night right now. Why can’t it be Christmas? I like your songs, Santa. I like your red sleigh and your reindeer fly very high. I love you, Santa. You are great. Maybe you can come to my house. Can I come to yours? I love the presents. Sincerely, Alyxis Green

Dear Santa, Hey, what’s up with the elves and Rudolph? I have been good. Can I talk to God, please? It is about Isaiah. Isaiah says he is good and that is good because he was bad. I want an iPad because I have an iPod and when I am sixteen, I will get an iPhone. Sincerely,

Kyrstin Horton Dear Santa, Santa, I have been good. I want an iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Camo Case and a ripstick. I want an iPhone because my mom won’t get it. I want the case to protect my iPhone. I want the ripstick to have fun. I will leave cookies and milk for you and carrots for your reindeer. Sincerely,

Oakley Davenport Dear Santa, This is what I want for Christmas: a sled, two trucks, Elf on a Shelf and anything else you think I need. Sincerely,

Hunter Harrell Dear Santa, I would like a new bike and a car set and some snow. Surprise me with some other presents and cool stuﬀ. Love,

Mikey Tenison Dear Santa: These are some of the things I want. I need an amplifier and cord for an electric guitar and I also want a lefthanded bow for Christmas. Also, a .22 gun and some ammo. I have been good/bad this year. Sincerely,

Hayden Nichols Dear Santa, I have been really good this year. I hope you will bring me a present. Here they are: 1. I want an American Girl Doll 2. I want another Tablet 3. A Nintendo D.S. Sincerely,

Mikeyah McGee Dear Santa, I want 30 cans of Silly String. I want to make a web with it. My dog is not smart. He gets stuck in it. I also

want some wallpaper and carpet for my playhouse and a lock for my playhouse door. Sincerely,

Aiden Davis Dear Santa, I want these things for Christmas. I want an iPad Touch Six in blue. I also want some Beats headphones. I want a chocolate pen, an xbox One, Shopkins, Plush Water Bots and a spy set with gadgets. Your good kid,

Jurnee Washington Dear Santa, I have been great. I want a diary with a key, a NERF gun, a baby dog (PLEASE!), a new jacket and a Nintendo DS. Love,

Luke Pasley Dear Santa, I have been good this year. I want a Wii U, Minecraft, computer, Yoshi’s World game and any Pokemon Monster Mystery Dungeon and a game for my DS. That is all. Sincerely,

Zachary Hill Dear Santa, I have been good this year. I want all of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books, an xbox One with a lot of games. Sincerely,

Isaiah Keller Dear Santa, I have been good and nice. This is what I want for Christmas: Clothes (I want them to be from Justice, Hays and J.C. Penney’s), a trampoline, a new backpack from Hays and an American Girl Doll, Grace. I hope I get these things from you with a lot of candy. I will leave you some cookies. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Sincerely,

Logan Green Dear Santa, I have been good this year. How are your reindeer? Have they been helpful? There are presents I would like to have. A soccer ball, football, basketball, sleigh and a Playstation 3. Your friend,

Corbin Smith

Dear Santa, I want an American Girl doll. I want one because they are fun. I have been really good this year. If you do not believe me, ask my elf, Ginger. She is the best elf ever and is so funny. I love what she did this morning. Sincerely,

Kyra Hughes Dear Santa, I have been really good and my sister, Caroline, too. I want a phone, Beats headphones, and a NBA2k 2016 game, a Madden 2016 game and another xbox, four wheeler and a golf course. How is your reindeer especially Rudolph? I will have reindeer food for your reindeer. Sincerely,

Walker Harris Dear Santa, I have been very good this year and this is what I want for Christmas: a helicoper, xbox One, PSU, Flarp, a pet lizard, Madden 2016 game, and a Cam Newton Jersey. Sincerely,

Daviyon Bell Dear Santa, For Christmas, I want these things: Shopkins, Huge Plush Pug that is as big as my bed. Oh, Yeah! I want lots and lots of water animals that glow. Merry Christmas,

Grace Knight Dear Santa, For this Christmas, I want and Ipad Touch 2, Michael Jackson game because I think he is cool and his songs are on the game. I was also wondering if could you get me a Michael Jackson calendar. Hope you write back. You may hear me screaming “Thank You! Sincerely,

Tami-Jo Parker Dear Santa, I want a computer, a Call of Duty Black Ops III, and one more thing I want is an iPad. That is all I want for Christmas. Sincerely,

Miles Hogue

When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. And when they were come into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshiped him… –Matthew 2:10-11

At Christmas and always, may your heart and faith in God lead you down the road to peace, joy and contentment. We feel blessed to be a part of this community, and we thank you for your friendship and support.

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Merry Christmas It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year ...And do you know why? It’s because we get to thank you for your stopping by! Merry Christmas!

Chestnut’s Garage Keith and Rhonda Cheshier Hwy. 11 N - Des Arc

Mayor Jim Garth, wife, Amelia and their grandchildren, (l-r) Hudson Felts, Jay Garth and Elizabeth Felts were among onlookers on Main St. anticipating the Christmas Parade Sat. afternoon, Dec. 5

Candy canes are not religious

As we gear up for Christmas, we’d like to share our thanks and best wishes with you, our valued customers and friends here in the community. Your support and goodwill have really made our year special, and we sincerely appreciate your patronage. Happy Holidays!

From Everyone At

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There are a few popular myths that claim candy canes are a Christian candy, but this is not the case. One myth says there was an Indiana candy-maker who invented the candy cane in the shape of a "J" for Jesus (alternately a shepherd staff) and colored it white for the purity of Jesus' virgin birth and red for the blood shed on the cross. This story seems to be false, because candy canes appeared during the 17th century, which also debunks claims that the candies were used as secret identifiers for early persecuted Christians. The closest possible religious connection that Snopes could find in unpacking this myth was a legend from 1670, alleging that the Christian Church appropriated an already popular Christmas candy -originally in stick form -and reshaped it as a shepherd staff to give to children at mass to keep them quiet.

Wishing You a Season of Splendor May your holiday bring with it all the unique joys that make this season so very special. Thanks to our treasured friends and customers for making our year a soaring success. We greatly appreciate your kindness and support.

Faith. Joy. Peace.

Happy Holidays!

Smith-Taylor Insurance Tony Smith Family 106 N. 3rd St., Des Arc, AR

Hope It’s Filled With

May this holy season bring happiness and contentment to your heart and soul.

Good Stuff

Thanks for contributing so much to our success and enjoyment this year. It’s the kindness of good friends and neighbors like you that makes it all worthwhile!

Wishing you a holiday that overflows with happiness, love, friendship and good fortune. Thanks for hanging in there with us this year. We greatly appreciate your business!

Merry Christmas! From Management and Employees At

Des Arc Housing Authority

Chambers Nursing & Rehab Center

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We hope your holiday is all-around wonderful! Thanks for keeping us on course this year. We really appreciate your support!

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CHUNKY MUNKY After the Christmas Parade Dec. 5, after the children’s visit with Santa Claus, after the drawing for the TV; Festivities end with the remaining folks in front of the Courthouse bowing in prayer given by Kenny Ripper

Steve Reed and Employees

‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS In 1822, Clement Clarke Moore, an Episcopal minister, wrote a long Christmas poem for his three daughters entitled “An Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas.” Moore’s poem, which he was initially hesitant to publish due to the frivolous nature of its subject, is largely responsible for our modern image of Santa Claus as a “right jolly old elf” with a portly figure and the supernatural ability to ascend a chimney with a mere nod of his head! Although some of Moore’s imagery was probably borrowed from other sources, his poem helped popularize the now-familiar image of a Santa Claus who flew from house to house on Christmas Eve–in “a miniature sleigh” led by eight flying reindeer–leaving presents for deserving children. “An Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas” created a new and immediately popular American icon. In 1881, political cartoonist Thomas Nast drew on Moore’s poem to create the first likeness that matches our modern image of Santa Claus. His cartoon, which appeared in Harper’s Weekly, depicted Santa as a rotund, cheerful man with a full, white beard, holding a sack laden with toys for lucky children. It is Nast who gave Santa his bright red suit trimmed with white fur, North Pole workshop, elves, and his wife, Mrs. Claus.

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Jim and Amelia Garth residence at 6th and Curran

Celebrate The Miracle! As we watch the holiday season unfold, We recall the greatest story ever told; And join our friends in adulation Marked by joy and celebration As we honor our Savior’s birth, We send this prayer for peace on earth And pray that every one of you Receive His many blessings, too! With heartfelt thanks for your valued business this past year.

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Christmas Legends . . . . The legends of Christmas are more than just amusing and entertaining; they either convey a strong message or teach us an important lesson of life. Both ways, they tell us about certain simple yet significant values of life. Children especially, are immensely benefitted through these tales. The fun and entertaining parts are capable of grabbing the attention of the children, thereby conferring upon them the ethics or morals which these legends hold. Almost every Christmas tradition has a legend behind it. In fact, it will not be wrong to say that most of the legends have become traditions. Christmas tree, for instance, is often associated with the legend of thunder oak. The story narrates how the evergreen fir tree replaced the thunder oak (Thor's Tree) and was chosen as Christmas tree. The legend of Santa Claus is perhaps the most popular of all the legends. Every child awaits the arrival of Santa on Christmas, with much eagerness. In some places, children hang their stockings and in others, gifts are inconspicuously placed beneath the Christmas tree. Santa Claus's origin has often been associated with Saint Nicholas, the Bishop of Myra in the 4th century. With so many traditions related with Christmas, there is bound

to be a large number of legends as well. To observe all the traditions religiously is

important, but more important is to understand the principles on which

they are constructed, which is their very purpose.

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Arlene C astleberry CPA Hwy. 11 South - Des Arc, AR

Cousins Reed McDonald, left, and Peyton Whiting are not so sure about giving Santa Claus their wish list at the Fireman’s Dinner. Peyton is the daughter of Boog and Cara Whiting. Reed is the son of Chris and Danielle McDonald

Rhonda Cheshier Ready for Christmas: Tucker, left, and Wesley Parnell tell Santa they will have some goodies waiting for him at their house on Christmas Eve. They are the sons of Kade and Shawna Parnell of Des Arc.

Candidate for Prairie County Clerk “I Will Apprec iate Your Vote ”

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Prairie County Judge’s Office and Road Department

State Representative - District 13

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