White river journal, feb 4, 2016 by charles walls

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Des Arc circa 1900 -1912 (?) - view from Courthouse looking west toward 3rd & Walnut (the existing county jail sits approximately where raised water tank is in foreground) (Journal needs your help in identifying any of the structures - and will republish with ID’s if anyone can provide information on buildings they recognize)

ACTIVITIES CALENDAR THURS. FEB. 4, 9:30-11:30 Drug Takeback Day Senior Citizens Cnter

SAT., FEB. 6, 1 PM Public Logic Accuracy Test Courthouse in Des Arc

SUN., FEB. 7, 3:35 PM Super Bowl Sunday

TUES. FEB. 9, 12 NOON Lions Club Methodist Church

TUES., FEB. 9, 6 PM Quorum Court Courthouse Annex/Des Arc

THURS., FEB. 11, 9 AM PAT Training Session County Fairgrounds

FRI, FEB. 12, 6 PM Senior Night/Basketball High School Gym

SUN., FEB. 14, 3 PM SlovaK Heritage Day Sts. Cyril/Methodius Church

MON., FEBRUARY 15 President’s Day Courthouse Closed

TUES., FEB. 16, 2016 Early Voting Begins thru February 29

TUES., FEB. 16, 1 PM Retired Teachers Meet Museum, DeValls Bluff

WED., FEB. 17, 11 AM Friendship Club DeValls Bluff Methodist Church

TUES., FEB. 16, 7 PM Des Arc City Council Meet at City Hall

SAT., FEB. 20, 5:30 PM Wild Game Supper First Baptist Church

SUN., FEB. 21, 11 AM Fundraiser for Gabi Berry to attend Conference in DC American Ag Building

TUES., MARCH 1, 7:30-7:30 Primary Election See Notice, Page 14

Museum temporarily closed for repairs Lower White River Museum State Park will be temporarily closed Tuesday, February 9 through Sunday, February 14 while new flooring is being installed. Contact the park for updates: (870) 256-3711 or lowerwhiterivermuseum@a rkansas.com. The Lower White River Museum State Park is one of 52 state parks administered by the State Parks Division of the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism.

Obituaries Pg . 3

Billie J. Allen, 75, Biscoe Andrew Bookalis, 64,Hickory Plns John Boyer, 89, Griffithville Homer Choate, 73, DeValls Bluff John Cox, 97, Kansas Thomas Dixon, Cotton Plant Patrick Dudeck, 45, Heber Sprgs Jodi Ann Holmes, 51, Ulm Kira Howard, Infant, Marvell Denie Jones, 72, Des Arc La’Kaidryn Payne, Infant, Hazen W.H. Taylor, 85, Brinkley

Photo courtesy of Rick Branham

Rash of break-ins, attempted break-ins, minor thefts Include Post Office, City Hall, businesses, vehicles and residence Several known break-ins and attempts to break in occurred here between last Thursday and early Sunday morning (Jan 28-Jan 31). Police Chief Rick Parson confirmed that several break-ins have occurred over the past two weeks, but wasn’t ready to release details. However, it has been learned since that both the burglaries and damage from last weekend’s break-ins were relatively minor, as far as victims have determined. However, “Scary, and dangerous” when someone comes into your home - or is seen in your car .... is a different story altogether. Known ‘businesses’ victimized include: Des Arc Post Office, Des Arc City Hall, Sno-White Dairy Bar, A Cut Above, Hair Razors, Stitch-It and a another Main Street business where someone had tried to pry the front door open (the owner of which demanded their business name not be mentioned in this article). At least one residence was actually entered into - that of Emily McAnally. Vehicles broken into included those parked at the homes of Meletta Farrish and David Inman. The Journal first learned of the break-ins Monday when Sno-White Dairy Bar owner Stephen Mapps advised that his business had been broken into Saturday night. He said he found nothing missing or damaged - only that the back door had been left open. Postmaster Nancy Brown advised that the wood “dutch” door in the main lobby had holes knocked in it, and a metal grille in the door had been damaged. Apparently, there was no other damage or anything taken. She also advised that a security camera had caught a person wearing what appeared to be a hoody jacket and their face was partially covered. Mayor Jim Garth advised that someone had also attempted to break into the City Hall, having slightly damaged three aluminum/glass doors at the west entry, with what appeared to be some type of crowbar. At “A Cut Above”, it was reported the beauty

shop’s cell phone had been taken, and that the cabinets had been gone through (apparently looking for money). At “Stitch-It”, owner Maria Petty said the only thing she could tell that was distrubed was a Tshirt press, which was bolted down. An investigation is underway, according to Police Chief Parson. These posted Facebook comments clearly illustrate victims’ anxiety about what has been happening (and which the perpetrator(s), might want to think long and hard about before continuing their wayward ways). Anonymous business Owner Jan. 29: “Let me just go ahead and throw this out there for all the THIEFS! Whoever is trying to pry on my door at my office is going to be surprised AND CAUGHT if you ever get in. I have an alarm system that is linked to the police station AND I also have video surveillance that comes DIRECTLY to my cell phone!!! Pretty gutsy to try to break in within TWO INCHES of the surveillance STICKERS that are on my door!!!!!” Meletta Farrish Walker - Jan. 29: “I just want to let everybody know to be aware of your surroundings and keep your cars locked. I got up at 4:30 this morning to let my dog out and someone was in my son's car. They ran off and I didn't get a good look at them, but I did let the sheriff's office know.” Emily Sanderson McAnally - Jan. 28: “So... Someone came into my house last night while my family was sleeping. They opened my safety deposit box. There was nothing of value in there. There was only keepsake things. I had a dollar sitting on the microwave. They stole it. Now if they would have knocked on my door and asked for it. I would have given it to them. But whoever is doing this, I will tell you this right now. The next time you come in my house with my family in there I will do all that is necessary to protect them. Meaning you will either be behind bars or in the ground.

Damaged door in Post Office lobby

(openings covered w/plywd and 2x12’s) None of this slapping on the wrist with me honey.” Journal comments: 1. It wasn’t really necessary for somone to go to all this trouble just to see the new County Jail. An easier choice would’ve been to attend the Jail’s Open House Dec. 7 ... and as added bonus receive a free lunch. 2. “Freedom of the Press” was unfortunately compromised in this article, when after enduring one business owner’s tirade and threats yesterday to not use the name of their business, the Journal finally relinquished. The purpose of publishing something of this significance, as always, is for the benefit and welfare of the general public - to inform and try to make citizens aware of what’s happening in their community.

Primary Election set for March 1

Trial date for alleged killer of Donovan Buck delayed

Officials with the Arkansas Secretary of State’s office have released the 2016 election calendar for the state, with some changes as well as setting an 18-month campaign schedule for candidates and pundits alike. The party primary and judicial general election will be March 1, 2016 while the party runoff will be March 22, 2016. The primary has traditionally been held during May of an election year. However, the state legislature approved a change last month during a special session to allow the state to participate in the so-called “SEC Primary.” The general election will be Nov. 8, 2016 while the general election runoff for county and municipal races will be Nov. 29, 2016. The schedule officially kicks off July 19 when non-partisan judicial candidates can begin circulating petitions to run for office. Independent candidates can start circulating petitions Aug. 11, 2015 through Nov. 9, 2016, according to the calendar.

Deputy Prosecutor Tim Isaac advised this week that the setting of a trial date in the murder case of the State versus Frederick Owens has been delayed for approximately two weeks. Owens is charged with first degree murder in the stabbing death of Donovan Buck, age 29, on September 1, 2012, at Des Arc. Owens, age 29 at the time, has been held by ADC awaiting trial on the murder charge. Owens, a convicted

Dates set for election poll workers training Chairman Rita Dobson, Prairie County Election Commission, advises that required poll workers training will be held on Thursday, Feb.11, at the AAM Building in Des Arc and on Thursday, Feb 18, in the courtroom at the DeValls Blufff City Hall-all training begins at 9am.

felon, had just been released from the county jail here when the murder took place at a residence in the Hamsit Heights area. The first degree murder charge was filed with then deputy prosecutor, Keith Rhodes by State Police Investigator Jason Travis. Isaac advised that he was not aware of where Owens was currently being held. Jimmie Wilson is the defense attorney who will be representing Owens here when the trial date is set.

Frederick Owens

DeValls Bluff Heritage Run/Walk scheduled The 4th Annual Arkansas Heritage 5K and family 2K Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, March 26, at 8:00 a.m. in DeValls Bluff. Registration will be 7-7:45 am location behind Breaktime at the new walking trail which is called Rail Trail. Preregister till March 1 - $25.00. Day of the event $30.00 - no guarantee of T-shirt that day! The Family 2K walk/Run is $10.00 each/no shirt. Division by age for 5K (10-19) (20-29) (30-39) (40-49) 50+. If interested in this run contact The DeValls Bluff Community Center at 870-998-2012 or 870-581-7202 This annual event is hosted by the Arnold Family Foundation!

CORRECTION: This photo which appeared on the Jan. 21 front page incorrectly identified 2nd person from left as Robert Sisson. Correctly identified from left are: Ronald Eans, Carroll Sisson, Lester (Ozzie) Sisson, Donald DeVore and Woodrow Tipton. Each of the five gentlemen received 50 year awards at the White River Masonic Lodge #37 here Saturday night, Jan. 16.

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Of two former Arkansans, formerly of Iowa, now of New Hampshire: The announcement was terse, almost astringent, and it came fairly early in the evening. As delivered by Twitter: “I am officially suspending my campaignThank you for all your loyal support.” The first sentence was necessary only to make “official” what Republican voters in Iowa had made manifest months earlier: having taken him to their bosom eight years ago, awarding him first place in their firstin-the-nation delegate selection caucus, there was no room for Mike Huckabee in ’16. In politics, voter loyalty is conditional, even ephemeral. Huckabee admitted as much when he appeared before a cluster of his supporters, either new ones or holdovers from 2008, graciously congratulating the winners (there were three) and candidly acknowledging the numbers that almost certainly spelled the end of his career in elective politics. Ninth in a field of 12. Three-thousand, three-hundred, forty-eight votes of almost 187,000 cast, or one-point-eight percent. Zero delegates. And zero way forward. So, heading south, literally, first to Arkansas, presumably to check in with the grandkids, then quickly south-er, to Florida and the beachfront manse, the now home. Perhaps to ponder, though that shouldn’t take long. The rollout, nine months ago at Hope, was a flawless exercise in campaign theatrics -- the optics superb, his delivery polished. Cosmetics do not translate to cash, however, and as in his previous White House run, Huckabee had too little. But message was as big a problem as money. Eight years ago he zoomed to the head of the pack, carried aloft by the Christian conservatives who control the Iowa GOP. This year nearly every Republican candidate was romancing the same bloc. This year that bloc was larger than ever; almost two of every three participants was “born again.” And this year a third of them sided with Ted Cruz of Texas, who likes to quote Scripture, while as many broke for Trump, who evidently knows none. Huckabee won but three percent of them. Even attaching himself to a county clerk and cheering on her defiance of the rule of law in the name of “religious liberty,” a Sharia-style stunt that should disqualify any participant from public office, made hardly a dent among the faithful. (Huckabee was hardly alone in the shamelessness, but made certain he was her most visible advocate.) Other problems loomed even had Huckabee left Iowa still a competitor: his tax increases as governor of Arkansas (they vastly exceeded the taxes he boasted of cutting); his expansion of childrens’ health insurance (too much like Obamacare); his advocacy for the youngsters of undocumented aliens (amnesty, it would have been called). Such initiatives might strike many as sensible and humane, but they are killers in today’s Republican Party. And this: the sunny outlook Huckabee projected in ’08 (“I’m a conservative, but I’m not mad at anybody”) was completely out of sync with ’16, when fear is the metronome. When he tried getting mad this cycle it didn’t come off very well, ran against the grain. Huckabee’s endorsement might be nice to have but none of his former rivals need it or strain in seeking it. Not that Cruz, who Huckabee regards with undisguised contempt, is in much danger of receiving it. The Arkansas Republican officials who leaped on the Huckabee bandwagon and, with his campaign in mind, helped move the state’s presidential primary to March -- who’s their candidate now? Cruz or Marco Rubio likely will capture most of them. Who will Gov. Hutchinson, who (naturally) endorsed Huckabee, sign on? Cruz vows at each appearance to “repeal every word of Obamacare.” Rubio, who finished a strong third in Iowa, would abolish Obamacare, then replace it with something akin to Obamacare. Donald Trump, too, would eliminate Obamacare, but replace it with something that guarantees health care for everyone. This, as Mr. Hutchinson urges continuation of the Arkansas version of Obamacare, upon which his budget is based. So, yes, absolutely Iowa was important, not only to Mike Huckabee and to national politics, but to the debate over “Arkansas Works,” as the Hutchinson administration styles Obamacare. Huckabee, who as governor engineered the largest expansion of Medicaid since the program began, will play no part in the dialogue. In an earlier, less angry time he might have been useful. Huckabee post-campaign: The speaking circuit? More books? Well enough, though neither pays like network television. So, back to Fox, or another cable network? What’s the market for a brand diminished by two losses, the second especially crushing? He’ll get by. Now -- that other former Arkansan: Sorry; out of space. Next week.

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It’s Just Politics . . . By Glenn Mollette

Sarah Palin recently came out in support of Donald Trump for President. We hadn't heard much from Palin in awhile so this was a grand opportunity for her to get back into the spotlight. Her Alaska reality show that paid her millions of dollars is now a distant memory and most of us are glad. Palin is often referred to as Governor Palin but if you resign without finishing your term you shouldn't be able to run around the country being called Governor. Instead people should refer to her as the "former Governor who departed her office because she could make more money and obtain more fame elsewhere" or something like that. Palin jumps on the campaign wagon of Trump who referred to Senator John McCain as "...no war hero, heroes don't get captured". McCain was a prisoner of war for five years. McCain was good enough to propel Palin to the national spotlight as his Vice Presidential candidate when he ran for President. Does Palin not have any loyalty to John McCain? I'll answer that question no. She couldn't care less about McCain. McCain can no longer do anything to promote her or make her any money. Trump looks good to Palin. Trump is wealthy. Trump could recommend her to be his Vice Presidential running mate, which is what Palin hopes for, but would be suicidal to Trump. While there are Republican loyalists, many Republicans aren't going to vote for anybody involved with Palin. Zero Democrats will vote for Palin so it would be a lose, lose for the Republican Party. If Palin cannot get a VP nod from Trump and the party she might obtain other jobs from Trump. Trump might consider her for another appointment should he win. I wouldn't though because she might resign in midstream if she gets a reality show offer. If he loses he might get her a job on Celebrity Apprentice or recommend her for Dancing with the Stars or something like that.

I don't dislike Sarah Palin. It's just interesting to see the political jockeying. Unfortunately all of the candidates have mad dog tendencies, charming one minute and biting your jugular vein the next. Look at Huckabee and Santorum. They were on Fox's preliminary debate prior to the real debate last week. This is the debate for the lightweight candidates who have already lost. As soon as it's over they hightail it to Trump's fundraiser for Veterans so they appear on national television with Trump. This was Trump's answer to avoiding Megan Kelly. I wonder if Trump will send flowers to Kelly for Valentine's Day. I bet it would surprise her. Of course, all of this was in the name of supporting our Veterans. The real truth is that they both hope Trump will remember them if he comes into the kingdom of winning the election. They know they are dead in the water. So, like Palin, they are grabbing for any oxygen tank they can find to keep their names alive. Plus they might generate a few more dollars with which to travel around New Hampshire and South Carolina. After all what else are they going to do? They are both like Palin, hoping for a Fox contributing job or maybe the Travel Network will do a gig on Huckabee's beach life pad that he just recently built on the gulf coast in Florida. Actually I would be more interested in Huckabee jogging on the beach in the white sands of the emerald coast than Palin flying in and out on the lake plane that is parked behind her house. Oh well, it's just politics. When the New Hampshire primary is over we will slowly see some of these candidates run out of oxygen. Then they will be on to other things such as book deals, reality shows, radio talk shows and doing everything they can do to utilize a year of "just politics." 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

Somebody Will Win . . . BY DONALD KAUL The Iowa caucuses are upon us. Hooray, whoopee, and two cheers. The contests mark the official beginning of the 2016 presidential campaign, which already feels like it’s been going on for two years (because it has). Some polls say that Donald Trump is going to be the Republican winner, others that Ted Cruz will be. Still others advise us to keep an eye on Marco Rubio, who’s sneaking up fast. I don’t know who will win. But it would be entirely fitting if the most overhyped and fraudulent contest of the campaign season (the Iowa Republican caucuses) were won by the most overhyped and fraudulent candidate (Trump). Trump is looking good, no question. He’s won the good wishes of Senator Charles Grassley, an exceedingly shrewd Iowa politician, while Cruz has incurred the enmity of Governor Terry Branstad, the Queen Elizabeth of Iowa politicians. And it won’t matter much, except in the fevered imaginations of the political reporters covering the spectacle. They’ll write long articles on momentum and surges and trends. Which is fine, but there’s not much there there. As the irrepressible Trump told a group of Iowa Republicans the other day as he solicited their votes: “You haven’t picked a winner in 16 years.” Indeed, Indeed, the Iowa cau-

cuses are almost always wrong — at least for Republicans. So why do they draw so much attention? Well, they’re first, for one thing. And the political media, straining to justify its existence by covering something, is more than willing to go along with the gag. For another thing, the caucuses are really and truly fun to cover. Iowa is the capital of nice. The people are friendly and welcoming and helpful and pretty smart. Where else can you find a gaptoothed farmer in bib overalls with a more or less informed opinion on the Iran nuclear deal? But the fact remains that Iowa is a white bread state in an increasingly diverse nation. Its registered Republicans, who are equal in number to its Democrats, are dominated by devout evangelicals who aren’t open to challenges to their beliefs about global warming, evolution, or moral behavior. Then there’s ethanol. Ethanol is to Iowa what oil is to Texas, and not much friendlier to the environment. As if that weren’t enough, it’s a caucus state, meaning that it’s but a dim reflection of electoral democracy. Rather than just showing up and voting for the candidate of their choice, the Democratic Party’s caucus goers must listen to speeches, argue with each other, and publicly declare for a candidate. The Republican system

Letters from Readers: I enjoy reading the paper. Check enclosed for another year! Thanks. Inas Dixon Biscoe, AR -----To friends at WRJ: Happy New Year to everyone. With all the politics going on - remember, we have to show faith, hope and charity to all. I wish I could come to Des Arc more often maybe soon Sue and I can come over. Sue is doing well. She is in college

working on computer graphics and working for Eldercare. Candy and husband, Tom, are doing great in the Washington D.C. area; just bought a new home - I hope to visit them in the Spring. My love to all. Lovie Roe Andree Hot Springs, AR Ed. Note: We appreciate getting letters from readers. Please advise if you don’t want them published. Also, letters not signed will not be used.

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is less complex, but in a nation where it’s hard to get people to the polls for elections, attending a caucus is a chore and an impediment to democracy. For all of these reasons, Iowa is among the last places I’d ask for advice in choosing a president and leader of the free world. The good news, as I said before, is that it doesn’t make much difference. That’s also the bad news. We’ve already ceded our franchise to the forces of darkness — the bankers, oil men, insurance companies, and assorted con artists who finance our political system. We can make noise about injustice, but insofar as doing something about it, you can’t get there from here. Not when our Supreme Court has made it possible for people with unlimited funds to shape our elections without so much as identifying themselves. Not when Republican state officials have used redistricting and suppression of minority voting to make it all but impossible to unseat them. Not when our sacred Constitution has been interpreted to mean that a determined minority can bring the nation grinding to a halt until its unreasonable demands are met. Game, set, and match. OtherWords columnist Donald Kaul lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan. OtherWords.org.

WEEK’S WEATHER, RAIN & RIVER

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F LOOD S TAGE . . . . . . . . 24.00’ M AY 7, 2011 CREST . . 39.43’

SUNRISES / SUNSETS THURSDAYS Jan 28 Feb 4 Feb 11

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Quote of the Week I've learned .... That the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person. -Andy Rooney

Laugh-In Corner VICTORIA'S SECRET.........................?????? A husband walks into 'Victoria's Secret' to purchase a sheer negligeefor his wife. He is shown several possibilities that range from $250 to $500 in price - the more sheer, the higher the price. Naturally, he opts for the most sheer item, pays the $500, and takes it home. He presents it to his wife and asks her to go upstairs, put it on, and model it for him. Upstairs the wife thinks (she's no dummy), "I have an idea. It's so sheer that it might as well be nothing. I won't put it on but I'll do the modelling naked, return it tomorrow, and keep the $500 refund for myself." She appears naked on the balcony and strikes a pose. The husband says, "Good grief, you'd think for $500, they'd at least iron it!" He never heard the shot. Funeral on Thursday at Noon. Donations in lieu of Flowers to the National Association for Retarded Husbands (NARH)

WHITE RIVER JOURNAL, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2016

“THE PAGES TURNED BACK”

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Feb. 16. Everyone come. Admission 15 cents. AFter a week’s work here in the cause of Christianity, Mrs. Louise Bell, Jehovah’s Witness, returned to her home near Cabot on Monday. Currier Drug Co. is now located down the street in their new quarters. Have you seen Dow (Currier)? The Des Arc Community Club met at the home of Mrs. Glen Pay last Thursday. Home Agent Miss Tennyson said, many of the things needed for comfort, convenience and education require money. The farm should be so managed as to provide the living first and let money crops supplement the necessities..Each member enjoyed the exchange of garden seeds for the 1932 all year garden. Miss Ruie House, popular young lady assistant at the county clerk’s office in this city, was a visitor to homefolks in DeValls Bluff Sunday afternoon. A meeting of the Democratic State Central Committee was called yesterday by Chairman Lamar Williamson of Monticello for Friday, April 1, to elect delegates to the Democratic National Convention at Chicago in June. Arkansas will have 18 votes in the convention. A suit now is pending in the Supreme Court to the right of the county judge to change township boundary lines so as to create a vacancy on the county committee by placing the residence of various members in other townships.

Thursday, February 4, 1943

oy G. Paschal, Internal Revenue Collector for Arkansas, as usual has selected deputy collectors who will appear in at least one town in each county to assist Federal income taxpayers in the preparation of their income tax returns. Deputy Laurence F. Selig has been assigned to Prairie County. Every married person (including both spouses) whose income is $1,200 or more is liable, and married person not living with spouse must pay on gross income of $500.00. The National Headquarters Selective Service System, is notifying all high school students who have reached the age of 18 and are in the last half of the academic year regardless of what grade they might be in, will be called up for examination and blood test in order to report for induction. Mrs. Shuford Nichols has been appointed Civilian Recruiting Officer for the WAVES and SPARS in the Des Arc area. Anyone interested in joining may contact her. Mrs. Raymond Hartlieb of this city has been selected to represent the Lonoke Production Credit Association in Prairie County, according to R. G. Kirk, Lonoke, President of the organization. Production Credit Association loans are not limited as to maximum amounts, ranging from $50 upward to any amount necessary to finance the farm and are restricted to farmers with sound basis for credit. Mr. Frank Eastham, one of Hickory Plains’s most progressive farmers, and president of the new Farm Bureau

recently organized in that vicinity, was a pleasant caller at the Journal office one day since our last. We are informed that Mr. Ezra Johnson of this city has bought the Bungalow Cafe which has been closed for some time. He says he intends to operate a nice clean place and will appreciate public patronage. Mrs. R. O. Sims of the Edwards Chapel and Hickory Plains News reporter, says Will Bryant and family have moved to Beebe; also, Mr. Shock and family. Mr. Roy Campbell rented Mr. Shock’s farm. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Marsh sold their store and house to Mr. French on Monday and they reside on their farm here. The Des Arc High School Home Economics girls will call at your home for Waste Fats. The government wants 17 pounds a year from each kitchen for the war effort. One-hundred and twelve women’s blouses have been completed by the Des Arc Red Cross Sewing Group. The blouses will be distributed by the Red Cross. Our young friend, Willis Eddins, new owner and operator of the Des Arc Cleaning and Pressing Parlor, says he is enjoying a nice business. In a picture, a butcher examines horse carcasses hanging on hooks at a plant in Linden, N. J. At present, most of the meat goes to five zoos, but human consumption is in the offing. The official government approved stamp is applied to cuts of horsemeat at the Linden plant.

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. Orville Cheney of Little Rock, State Revenue Commissioner, spoke to the Des Arc Lions Club Tuesday night on the subject of “The Greatness of America”. There were 22 members and four guests for dinner at Parks Bungalow Cafe. The attendance contest for February and March got underway with the membership being divided with two captains. Joe Skarda is captain of the sheep and A. L. Berry is captain for the goats. At the end of the contest, the losing side will pay for dinners for the winners. Some people resent the name “Red Onion Club”, so the name has been changed to the Town and Country Club. A goose supper is being planned for this Friday night by J. W. Treadwell, Charlie Smith, Lester Holloway, Ernest Norman and Gene Horne. Des Arc teams won all three games with Griffithville here last Friday night. The Sr. Boys won 52 to 44 with Don Morton taking high scoring honors with 15 and Sonny Wallace with 13. Senior girls won 55 to 35. Rollins was high with 25; Bell had 24. Junior girls won 35 to 17. High pointer was Barbara Bryant with 18 and Covington with 15. Robert Edwards put a new plate glass on one of the windows at the Des Arc Roller Rink this week which has been broken for several months. He said he was too busy during the deer and duck season which is quite understandable. Leon Coker, school superintendent, said this week that all three first grades and one of the two units of the second grade got moved into the new elementary building here Wednesday. Teachers of these grades are Mrs. Emma Goode, Mrs. Thelma Gray and Miss Parthenia Pardue, first grades; and Miss Nancy W. Roe, second grade. The spaghetti supper held

Monday night by the Des Arc Garden Club netted $96 for their project of beautifying the city park in front of the courthouse. About 70 people attended. The group enjoyed playing bingo called by Howard Ford and Eagle Boyd. The food committee was Mrs. Elsie Minton, Mrs. Clara Ford and Mrs. Hester Williams; ticket committee was Mrs. Allie Wray and Mrs. Jess Corbitt; bingo committee, Mrs. Jane Manney and Mrs. B. F. Mullen. Mrs. Natalie Childress, clerk of the Prairie County Draft Board, sent Gene Holloway, son of Mr. and Mrs. Waymon Holloway of Des Arc and Floyd Schroeder, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Schroeder of Ulm to the Little Rock Induction Center this Thursday to fill the January call. Representing Prairie County at the district Farm Bureau meeting in Forrest City on Jan. 17 were Emil Hahn, Cecil Gammill, George Harr, C. L. Stipp, Paul Shimek, Wayne Rupe, Charles Weems, Herbert Clayton, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Seidenschwarz and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Clawitter. Homer Ridout went to the Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Hospital in Memphis Tuesday night where he expects to undergo a cornea grafting operation on his eye. Winners at the Saturday night bingo games at the VFW Legion Hut were Thomas Speight of the east Side. The game paid $37. Last Saturday night, Sherman Miller won the $50 jackpot. Wanted: Man or Woman or anyone of good reputation who can work four or more hours per day for $35.00 and up per week. Write 823 East 8th St., Stuttgart, Ark. Arkansas and Michigan are known as the “twin states” but Arkansas is older by better than seven months. Arkansas was admitted to the Union on June 15, 1836; Michigan was not admitted until January 26, 1837.

Andrew Bookalis, Hickory Plains resident, dies

Thursday, February 4, 1932 Congressman John E. Miller said, “Reconstruction Finance Corporation Act provides that fifty million dollars shall be available to the Secretary of Agriculture to be expended by him in making loans or advances to farmers in the several states of the United States in cases where he finds that an emergency exists as a result of which farmers are unable to obtain loans for crop production during the year 1932.” The Associational BYPU meeting will be held at the Des Arc Baptist Church on Feb. 14, 1932. The program will include a devotional by Miss Jewell Halliburton, and a talk by Mrs. Lyra Mertens of DeValls Bluff. Our young friend, Guy DeVore, one of this vicinity’s most popular young men, was in to see us Monday, and stated that he would probably be in the race for tax assessor in the coming primary election. Should Guy decide to enter the race, he will have a strong following. Cotton is cheap - yes! - but Electric Service is cheaper! Says Arkansas Power & Light Co. Cotton sold for 11.6 cents per pound in 1913; now it is around 6 cents per pound - a reduction of 48%. Electric service cost was 17 cents per kilowatt hour in 1913: the cost to our residentital customers now averages 7 cents per kilowatt hour - a reduction of 59%. STUNT NIGHT to benefit the PTA will be held at Des Arc High School, Tuesday,

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Denie Mae Jones

Services held Wednesday for Denie M. Jones Denie Mae Jones, 72, of Des Arc died Sunday, January 31, 2016 at her home. She was born May 17, 1943 at Des Arc to Carl and Birdie Mae (Weatherley) Williams. She is survived by husband, Michael Jones; one daughter, Jennifer Curry and husband Jeff; one grandchild, Trevor Curry; two sisters, Clara Bryant and Jackie Collins; and her ex-husband, Jerry Watson. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Sue Ferguson. Visitation was at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 3, at Garth Funeral Home with funeral services following at 10:00 with Bro. Jim West, pastor of the Faith Missionary Baptist Church, officiating. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Pallbearers were Brad Sample, Billy Pasley, David McMillen, Gary Evans, Harvey Joe Sanner, James Routen. Honorary pallbearers were Lawrence Holloway, Steven Green, Joey York, and Jimmy Flanagan, Jr. www.garthfuneralhome.co m

Patrick Dudeck, Heber Springs resident, dies

Andrew “Andy” Konstantine Bookalis, 64, of Hickory Plains, Arkansas, died Wednesday, January 27, 2016. He was born June 16, 1951 in Pikri, Greece. He came to the United States in 1957 to be adopted by Konstantine Andrew and Mary Juanita Bookalis. He was a jokester, a hard worker, and was very compassionate. He and his wife owned and operated a successful wholesale plant nursery business for many years, Andy’s Wholesale Shrubs in Hickory Plains. He is survived by his wife, Susan; daughter, Angela Kay Davis (Josh) and their children, Alexis Rowland, Paige Rowland, Lauren Davis and Emily Davis, of Beebe, Melissa Anne Allen (Jason) and their children Lilah Allen and Destiny Allen, of Cabot; son, Konstantine Andrew Bookalis of Hickory Plains; sisters Tammy Stillwell of Oklahoma and Amy James of Little Rock; five nieces; one nephew; and one aunt, Cloeta Miller of Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial services were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 3, at the First Western Fellowship Church in Beebe.

John D. Boyer, Griffithville, burial Monday

John D. Boyer, 89, of Griffithville, Arkansas, died Friday, January 29, 2016. He was a member of the Kensett Church of Christ. John served in the Army during WWII and retired from the City of Searcy. He is survived by one son, James Boyer of Florida; nephew Paul (Florence) Sowell of Vilonia; nieces Anita (William) Reynolds of Beebe and Rita (Herb) Taylor of Heber Springs; and sister-in-law Thelma of Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Albert and Mary Ann Boyer; his wife, Lillian Boyer; one brother, Albert Boyer; and Cremation arrangements by one sister, Luella Sowell. Funeral services were Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. www.Smith- held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, FamilyCares.com February 1, at Smith-Westbrook Chapel in Beebe. Burial was in Dogwood Cemetery, Griffithville.

Service Friday at Biscoe for Infant Payne

La’Kaidryn Jamal Payne, infant son of Kadijah Cain and La’Quinton Payne, of Hazen died Monday, February 1 at Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock. La’Kaidryn was born Sunday, January 31, 2016 in Little Rock, Arkansas Survivors are His parents, a sister Keiana Cain of Hazen, AR; His maternal grandparents: Sedrick Cain of Lonoke, AR; and Kengi Moore of Hazen, AR; His paternal grandparents: (Gwendolyn) Clinton Payne of Cabot, AR; and Shirley Palton of Biscoe, AR; his maternal great Janice grandparents: Moore of Hazen, AR; and Oliver Jackson of DeValls Bluff, AR; his paternal great grandparents: Mattie Palton and Bessie (Raymond) Scott both of Biscoe, AR; and Clinton (Juanita) Jones Jr. of Hazen, AR; and other relatives survive him. Graveside services will be held Friday, February 5 at 3 PM at Harrison Cemetery in Biscoe by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley (870) 734-2772 branscumbfuneralhome1928@yahoo.com & Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home.

Patrick Hunt Dudeck, loving father, husband, and friend, age 45, passed away Jan. 26, 2016 at Heber Springs. He is survived by his wife Kerri Chlapecka Dudeck, daughter Lauren, sons Seth and Rowen, parents R.F. “Bud” and Bobbi Dudeck, brother Frank (Judy), niece Cayla Henry (Michael) and countless friends. Pat was born and raised in Heber Springs, AR on Aug. 5, 1970. Pat received a B.S. Degree in Business from Arkansas Tech University at where he Russellville played basketball. He received a M.B.A. Degree from University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Pat was an Executive Broker at Crye-Leike Brock Real Estate. Pat was a devout Christian and encouraged others to grow in their faith. He was well respected by the community and had a gift of making everyone feel loved and included. “If a lake can cry, GFL is weeping today. She lost an old friend she could count on.” — Chris Kramolis Funeral services were Saturday, Jan. 30, at First United Methodist Church, Jodi Ann Holmes, 51, of Heber Springs at 2 p.m. A private interment fol- Ulm passed away Saturday, lowd at the Cleburne Coun- January 23, 2016, at Baptist Health-Stuttgart. She was ty Memorial Gardens. born June 6, 1964, in Newark, Ohio. Preceding her in death were her parents, David Allen Looker and ConKira Allyn Howard, stance Warthen Looker daughter of Dustin and Greene. Brittany (Cruthis) Howard Survivors are her huspassed from this life on Sat- band, Charles Holmes; son, urday, Jan. 30, 2016 at the Robert Holmes of Ulm; Springhill Baptist Medical daughter, Heather Holmes Center in North Little Rock. of South Carolina; brother, Survivors include: Par- Bret Looker (Carol) of ents: Dustin and Brittany Stockbridge, Ga.; sister, Lori Howard (Lonoke) Siblings: Mason ( Jody) of Ozark, Zane Howard, Alexandria Ark.; step-father, Harry Windedahl, Kimberly Greene of Lavaca, Ark.; faHoward all of Lonoke ther- and mother-in-law, Grandparents: Nancy Reece and Floy Holmes of Howard of Lonoke and Ulm; and a brother-in-law Terry and Debbie Cruthis of and sister-in-law, Jackie Roe. Great grandparents: and Amy Holmes of Ulm. Sandy and Donald Garrison A memorial service, offi(Bayou Meto),Nobie ciated by Bro. Bubba SaunHoward (Pleasant Plains), ders, was held at 1:00 p.m. Katherine Cruthis (Roe) Bill Friday at Calvary Missionand Dorothy Geater ary Baptist Church in (Leslie). Services Pending. Stuttgart.

Memorial service at Stuttgart for Jodi Ann Holmes

Kira A. Howard died Saturday

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Billie J. Allen burial Saturday at Biscoe Billie Jean Allen, 75, of Biscoe, formerly of Little Rock, died Thursday, January 21, 2016, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. She is survived by a son, a daughter, four brothers, two sisters, four grandchildren, a greatgrandchild and a host of other relatives. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 30, at 2 p.m. at St. Paul Missionary Baptist near Biscoe. Interment was in Harrison Cemetery in Biscoe by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley.

W. H. Taylor dies at Brinkley Wallace Henry Taylor of Brinkley, was born on December 30, 1930 and passed away on Friday, January 22, 2016. He was married to Dale. Funeral services were at11:00 AM Tuesday January 26 at Broadmoor Baptist Church in Brinkley, Rev. Scott Schlinder officiating. Interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery in Moro AR. under the direction of Fowler Funeral Home.

Homer Cecil Choate

Homer Choate, DeValls Bluff resident, dies Homer Cecil Choate, 73 of De Valls Bluff died Tuesday, January 26, 2016. He was born in Lonoke, Arkansas on March 18, 1942. He served in the U.S. Army with the 25th Infantry Division in Vietnam (19661968) and was awarded two purple hearts with an oak leaf cluster; lifetime member of the Illinois V.F.W. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Alva Choate. Survivors are his wife, Patricia (nee Thornton); he father of Ryan was (Melanie) Choate, Shannon Choate, Erin Mashburn (Steven); Papa of Eric, Addison, Amari and Amiah Choate; brother to, Judy Walton (Jim), Doris Davis (Ron), and James Choate. Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, February 2, at the Westbrook Funeral Home chapel in Hazen. Burial with full military honors was at 1:00 P.M. at the National Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock.

Thomas Dixon, Cotton Plant resident, dies Thomas Dixon of Cotton Plant passed away on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2015. A son of Joseph and Dannie Dixon, he was born in LePanto, Arkansas. His family moved to Arkansas in 1975 from North Judson, Indiana. He was owner and operator of Tom Dixon Excavation. Survivors include sons, Dennis (Jayma) Dixon of Hazen, David Dixon of Cotton Plant, Richard Dixon of Cotton Plant, Stacy Dixon of Cotton Plant and Thomas (Andrea) Dixon, Jr. of Ward; brother, James "Smokey" (Joan) Dixon of Augusta; sister - Leola Mayes of Texas; 12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren Services were held at 11:00 Wednesday February 3, at the First Baptist Church in Cotton Plant. Burial was in the Cotton Plant Cemetery with Bob Neal Funeral Home of Brinkey in charge of arrangements.

John Cox burial at Carlisle John Cox of Wichita, Kansas, died Thursday, January 21, 2016. He was born in the Hamilton Community, south of Carlisle, AR, to Clem and Cora Smith Cox. After serving in the Army during World War II, he moved to Wichita where he owned a private trucking company. He retired about 22 years ago. He was predeceased by his wife, Elsei Cox; his parents, one brother and two

sisters. His survivors are his daughter, Toni Cox Maib and Doug, of Wichita. He was a cousin of Chris Weems and Hazel Smith of Hazen and Roy Smith of Oklahoma City, Okla. Graveside services were held at 10 a. m. Thursday, Jan. 28, at the Carlisle Cemetery under the direction of Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen.

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FAITH TRACKS By Rev. Dee Harper

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Spiritual Revival: Revival Grows because of Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Transformational Love Luke 19:1-10 When I was a kid one of my favorite cartoons growing up was Transformers. Which, as most of you know is the story of robots, both good and evil, who come to our planet and have the power to transform into everyday vehicles and items around us. I still remember the song â&#x20AC;&#x153;Transformers more than meets the eyeâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;? Over the years they have had several different shows and several movies. My kids enjoyed Transformers Rescue Bots which is a show about transformers who help emergency personnel rescue and save people. The thing about transformers is that while the robotsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; outer appearances change it really doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t change who they are as characters. The good robots are still good whether they are a robot or a race car. In fact what vehicle they change into is often an expression of the characters personality. Today, we are also talking about a transformation. However the transformation we are focusing on is not physical but spiritual and emotional. Many of us know this story of Zacchaeus. We might also remember the Bible song, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Zacchaeus was a wee little man and a wee little man was he. He climbed up in the sycamore tree for the Lord he wanted to see.â&#x20AC;? Zacchaeus was the chief tax collector in Jericho. That meant that he was looked upon as not only a traitor, but also a thief and the boss of the other traitors and thieves. The people considered him a traitor because he was collecting taxes for Rome, who were occupying Judah. He was considered a thief because Roman tax collectors made money off of their own people by collecting and keeping whatever extra taxes they collected from the people. And he was the boss because he was the chief collector and had some authority over the other collectors in the area. The Bible said that he was wealthy and so that wealth probably came from stealing and taking from others. Scholars often speculate whether Zacchaeus had already had some knowledge of Jesus before this event. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know how much he knew about Jesus. He had to know at least enough about this young rabbi who some said was the Messiah coming through town for him to want to climb up into the tree to get a better look at him. I wonder what caused him to do it? Why did he who had wealth and authority care about

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Jesus who had no wealth and no earthly authority? I wonder what his life was like to have great resources and yet to be an outcast in some ways because of what he did? What we do know is that as Jesus passed by he saw Zacchaeus seeking him and looking for him from up in the tree. Jesus walked over to Zacchaeus and said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Zacchaeus come down immediately, I must stay at your house today. This was a great honor for Zacchaeus. The one who was an outsider and the people began to grumble among themselves. But Zacchaeus seems to be transformed from the inside by this experience. He says to Jesus that he will give half of what he has to the poor and â&#x20AC;&#x153;all those that I have cheated I will give back four times what I owe them.â&#x20AC;? Then Jesus makes this pronouncement, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Salvation has come to this house because this man to is a son of Abraham.â&#x20AC;? What I believe Jesus is saying is that Zacchaeus has been transformed and saved and he now too is part of Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kingdom. So what does this passage teach us about transformation? As Christians, we believe in the saving and transforming grace that Christ offers to us. 2 Corinthians 5:17 gives us this promise, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Therefore if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!â&#x20AC;? We call this grace that saves us through faith in what Christ has already accomplished on the cross justifying grace. It is our Good News! This work of God in our lives transforms us from the inside out. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t become cars or trucks; we become children of God. We get a new start and freedom because of Christ. What we have to do is accept it. God opens this loving work to each one of us, no matter who we are. Jesus did not tell Zacchaeus that he had to get his act together before he would come to his house. He said he was going, and it was at that moment it seems to me that Zacchaeusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; transformation took place. I want to invite you to think about your own life. Do you need transformation? Do you need a fresh start? Maybe there is sin that is weighing you down, or brokenness in your life. Come to Jesus for he is willing and able to bear that load. He promises in verse 10 of this passage that he â&#x20AC;&#x153;came to seek and save the lost.â&#x20AC;? May God bless you this week. Brother Dee

During the winter months, inclement winter weather and seasonal illnesses can keep regular donors from giving blood. Healthy donors of all blood types are needed to help maintain an adequate blood supply for patients in their own communities

as well as areas where donors were unable to give due to severe winter weather. Individuals with types O, AB, B negative and A negative blood are especially needed. Locations for donations: DeWitt: Feb. 16, 12 pm, DeWitt Hospital Cabot: Feb. 18, 12:306:30, School; Feb. 22, 3 pm,

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Sunday School Church Attendance Sunday, January 31 in DEs ARc First Baptist Church 229/248 Gospel Mission.....................168 Lakeside Miss. Baptist....67/115 First United Methodist........64 Faith Missionary Baptist.50/58 Family Worship Center........50 First Assembly of God....43/53 Fellowship Miss. Baptist....... 30 Church of Christ..................9 Church of God of Prophecy.. 23 Living Waters Full Gospel.......23 AREA chURchEs Hickory Plains Miss. Bap 71/105 Morris Chapel Miss. Baptist..39 Pleasant Ridge Miss. Baptist.21 Hickory Plains Methodist..... 26 Hickory Plains Nazarene...... 12 Judson Memorial Baptist...... 24 Sand Hill Miss. Baptist......12 Reported by churches. To report Sunday School Attendance and other church news, call 870-256-4254. Also, if your church is not on this list and you wish it to be, call the number here to get it included.

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Thank You! Words cannot express our thanks for your kind and thoughtful expressions of sympathy. They are gratefully acknowledged and appreciated. Thank you for everything. To all the churches that sent cards. Our special thanks to Pastor Paul Fowler and the First Assembly of God Church, and to Pastor Russell Penn Jr. and Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church. Special thanks to the nursing home for their kindnesses and care of our loved one. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard, but I know God will take care of me. Kevin is in a better place. He is no longer in pain. Thanks to April for taking care of Kevin and me. Again, I say thanks to everyone, The Family of Kevin Robinson Marva Jo Robinson Kenna Robinson Keith Robinson And All His Family p

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Hazen Mayor David Duch, MaryAnne Williams, and Vicki Skarda

Financial support for Literacy Challenge On January 21, 2016, Vicki Skarda, representing the Margaret Fisher Literacy Challenge, Inc., asked the Hazen City Council for financial support to help pay for books delivered to preschool children in Prairie County. The council voted to provide $600 annually for three years. Ms. Williams, project coordinator, is pictured above signing the agreement in the mayor's office.

“Woodlawn” featured movie at the Center Liz Schwede, spokesman for the Arnold Movies at the Center, advvises that the movie “Woodlawn” will be featured in February. “Woodlawn” will be showing at the Community Center in DeValls Bluff on Saturday, Feb. 13. “We invite everyone to the Movies at the Center for this special movie showing at 3 p. m. and again at 6 p.m. Liz said, “We are focusing on our older people or anyone for 3:00 pm to watch the show and be home before dark! “ Free admission and popcorn and other concession! The story: In 1973, a spiritual awakening captures the hearts of the Woodlawn High School Football team. Lead by their coach, Tandy Geralds, and fueled by the team's dedication to love and unity in a school filled with racism and hate, the team makes an astounding run at the playoffs, leading to the largest high school football game ever played in the torn city of Birmingham, Alabama, and the rise of it's first African American superstar - Tony Nathan. Contact Liz Schwede @ 870-581-7202 or Via Facebookl Thoughts and prayers are with Gloria Ballowe of Hickory Plains, who was injured in a fall about two weeks ago. As treasurer of the First United Methodist Church, she had stopped to pick up collections and fell outside. She was found still immobile and cold sometime later and was taken by ambulance to Searcy where she had staples put in head wounds. She has been suffering with migraine headaches, but feeling better this week, according to husband, Bill.

Since 2005 books have been delivered at no cost to the children's family via the Imagination Library of Prairie & Woodruff Counties the sole project of the Margaret Fisher Literacy Challenge, Inc. Sustaining investors, like the Hazen City Council, provide funding for this program so all children entering school love books and are ready to learn.

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Lynn and Marilyn Sickel of the Tollville community, were in Des Arc on Tuesday paying taxes and taking care of business including visiting her dad, J. T. Hambrick and wife, Mary. Lynn, son of the late Pete and Faye Sickel, is active in farm-related community activities though retired. They have two sons who are engaged in farming and also live at Tollville. Mason and wife, Janan, have three children, Madison, Maci and Isaac; Andrew and wife, Brittany, have a daughter, Makayla. ---------Delores Tosh of Hazen was up paying taxes Tuesday and visiting the Journal office. She is the daughter of Ina Adams and the late Winford Adams and granddaughter of the Late Rev. Ollie (Linda) Adams, all of the Hazen and Des Arc area. Delores and husband, Pete, have a son, Shane, of the Brown Grove area, and a daughter, Camilla Knoble. Camila and husband, Tom, recently moved from Wisconson to Texas. They have two grandchildren, Morgan, 14, and Braden, 12. ---------Peggy Jones of Bradford was in Des Arc on Wednesday to spend some time

with her mother, Helen WhittakerPeggy and husband, Fred, are with API, an asphalt producing company for road construction in Jonesboro. Peggy said during the snow and cold weather, “we spend the time at our log home in the mountains near Newark. They have two daughters, Lezlie Griffin of Biscoe and Marquita Watson of Bald Knob, six grandchil-

dren and two great-grandchildren. Helen is the wife of the late Wesley Whittaker Jr. ---------Tricia(Womacks)McMillen of the Oak Prairie Community is currently dealing with some physical problems. She advised that she had foot surgery to correct a nerve ailment on Jan. 19 and is still getting around slowly. She had surgery on the other foot in August.

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Jeremy and Meredith (Hayley) Stogner of Benton announce the birth of their son, Noah Dale Stogner. Noah was born Janaury 25, 2016 at UAMS Medical Center in Little Rock. He weighed 7 pounds 6.7 ounces and was 20.87 inches long. Grandparents are Daniel and Rebecca Hayley of Des Arc, Janet Hayley of Cabot and Wanda Stogner of Magnolia. Great grandparents are Martha Stallings of DeValls Kyndall Jayde Long Bluff and the late E,B, Malcolm and Brandi Stallings and the late Bill (Kellar) Long of Searcy are and Wilma Hayley. pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Kyndall Jayde Long. She is their first child. Kyndall was born at 10:00 pm Thursday, December 24, 2015 at Unity Health in Searcy. She weighed 6 lbs and 6 ounces and was 19 inches long. Proud grandparents are Keith and Debbie Kellar and Beth Long and Jerry Williams, all of Des Arc. Great grandparents are Kathryn Kellar of Cotton Plant, Hattie Long of Des Arc and Russell Prine of Hazen and the late Wilfred Kellar, the late Robert Long and the late Calvin Prine. Great Great Grandparents are the late Kenneth and Hettie Butcher, formerly of Cotton Plant.

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WHITE RIVER JOURNAL, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2016 From the Kitchen of Rev. Jaimie Alexander, Minister at Bella Vista United Methodist Church

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Warm them Up with Soup From Rev. Jaimie Alexander

Soups on this week's featured recipes fill the bill for delicious great soups. Tomato Soup, Broccoli Cheese Soup, Chicken Tortilla Soup and Hamburger Soup will warm up those at your dinner table on a cold day. So tie on your apron and enjoy! Tomato Soup

Nineteen residents and staff of the Des Arc Nursing and Rehabiitation Center enjoyed the delicious food at Dondies White River Princess in Des Arc on Friday, January 29. Everyone, especially the residents, had a wonderful time.

De S ArC n urSing & r eh Abili tAt ion Cent er by Activity Director, teresa henley

Wasn’t the weather beautiful over the weekend! We truly enjoyed the sunshine. Nineteen residents and staff members enjoyed the evening out at Dondies White River Princess on Friday, January 29. The food and fellowship were great! The Disciples were here on Friday and were on their “A” Game bringing their great music. We had several residents stop by the DANRC General Store and pick up several items they just could not live without. We have played dominoes, had excercises, ball toss, played memory games, had a visit from Snowball, our facility pet, Bible Study, music, Bingo and of course, we have watched the news and movies on the big

screen tv. Our residents enjoyed having their nails done during our Pretty Nails hour. The BIG game is on this weekend with the Denver Broncos playing the Carolina Panthers for bragging rights of Super Bowl Champs. We will watch with anticipation as to who the winner will be and will be cheering for both teams. Maybe we will even have some popcorn to snack on during the game! The Groundhog did not see his shadow so no more winter weather. The folks in the Midwest and northeastern states have been hit hard. Prayers they come out of this safely. February is the beginning of Tornado season. Also,

February 14 is Valentine’s Day and February 22 is Washington’s birthday. February also has 29 days making this a leap year. Those having a birthday the 29th will celebrate. The days seem to be getting longer. Daylight Savings Time comes into effect March 13. The Des Arc United Methodist Church was here on Sunday morning bringing us our weekly spiritual food. Come out to visit with us. We would love to have you and volunteers are always welcome. We hope that you have a blessed rest of the week. Teresa Henley Activity Director

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

1 medium white or yellow onion 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter Two 14.5-ounce cans diced tomatoes One 46-ounce bottle or can tomato juice 3 to 6 tablespoons sugar 1 or 2 tablespoons chicken base, or 3 chicken bouillon cubes Freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley To begin, dice the onion. Melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven. Throw in the onion and cook until translucent. Now dump in the diced tomatoes and stir to combine. Add the tomato juice. Next - and this is important - in order to combat the acidity of the tomatoes add 3 to 6 tablespoons of sugar. Now, you'll want to start on the low side, then taste and add more as needed. Some tomatoes and juice have more of an acidic bite than others. Next, add 1 or 2 tablespoons chicken base to the pot. I added 3, and it wound up being a little too much. Now you can add lots of freshly ground black pepper. Stir to combine, then heat almost to a boil. Then turn off the heat. Stir in the cream. Add the basil and parsley and stir. Serve the soup warm! Broccoli and Cheese Soup 4 heads broccoli, cut into 1-inch florets Olive oil, for drizzling Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter 1 whole onion, diced 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 4 cups whole milk 2 cups half-and-half Pinch nutmeg 3 cups grated cheese (mild Cheddar, sharp Cheddar, Jack, etc.), plus more for garnish, optional 1 cup chicken broth, optional Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Remove 2 cups of the broccoli florets, cut in half, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet cut-side down and bake until the florets begin to crisp and turn slightly brown, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a pot over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle the flour on top. Stir to combine and cook until the flour is absorbed and smells lightly toasted, 1 minute or so. Add the milk and half-and half. Add the nutmeg, then the broccoli, a small dash of salt and plenty of black pepper. Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Simmer until the broccoli is tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Stir in the cheese and allow to melt. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve the soup as is, mash with a potato masher to break up the broccoli a bit, or transfer to a blender in two batches and puree completely. (If you puree in a blender, return the soup to the heat to heat back up. Splash in some chicken broth if needed for thinning.) Garnish with the toasted broccoli or grated cheese and serve. Chicken Tortilla Soup

Soup and Cornbread Supper: Pictured above are just a few of the many in attendance at the Des Arc Senior Citizens Soup and Cornbread Supper on Friday, January 30. Everyone in attendance enjoyed the meal and the special karaoke music and singing. We would like to thank everyone who attended and supported for our recent Soup and Cornbread Supper! Monday we enjoyed “Ball” exercise class. Tuesday morning started with Joke of the Day and reading our Medicare Minutes. An afternoon trip to Wal-Mart and Dollar Tree in Beebe completed a very busy Tuesday. Wednesday was filled

with our homemade Breakfast and Bingo. The quilters finished the last quilt for Margaret Fisher. Thursday we participated in a walking exercise. Friday was our recycle day. Friday evening our Soup and Cornbread supper was held to the delight of all attendees. A very special “Thanks” to Buddy and Ann Childress for their awesome Karaoke performance and

supporting our Senior Center! Don’t forget the Yard Sale room is open every Thursday morning from 811:30 am. God Bless and have a great weekend! Barbara Williams, Site Director Olivia Holcomb Osborn, Meals on WheelsHolcomb Osborn, Meals on Wheels

Beautiful quilt currently in the frames at the Senior Citizens Center

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin About 1 1/4 teaspoons chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup diced onion 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper 3 cloves garlic, minced One 10-ounce can diced tomatoes and green chiles, such as Rotel 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 4 cups hot water

3 tablespoons tomato paste Two 15-ounce cans black beans, drained 3 tablespoons cornmeal 5 small corn tortillas Garnishes: Diced avocado Diced red onion Sour cream Chopped fresh cilantro Grated Monterey Jack cheese, pico de gallo Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Start by mixing together the cumin, 1 teaspoon of the chilli powder, the garlic powder and salt. Drizzle the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Then sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of the spice mixture. Set the rest of the spice mixture aside. Bake until the chicken is cooked all the way through, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove it from the oven. Cut the chicken into cubes and set aside. Next, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Throw in the onions, green and red bell peppers and garlic. Throw in a tablespoon of the spice mixture used to season the chicken. Add a little extra chilli powder (about 1/4 teaspoon) for heat. Stir to cook the vegetables until they begin to turn golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add the cubed chicken and diced tomatoes, juice and all. Add the chicken broth, hot water and tomato paste. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Add the drained black beans. Next, mix together the cornmeal with 1/2 cup water. Add the mixture to the pot, and then simmer the soup for 10 to 15 minutes. Give it a taste and add salt or seasonings as needed; be sure to not under salt it! Cut the tortillas into uniform 2- to 3inch strips. Stir most of them into the soup just before serving. This is what makes tortilla soup tortilla soup! Turn off the heat and get ready to serve it up. Ladle the soup into a bowl, then add avocado, red onion, sour cream, cilantro and extra tortilla strips to the top. The more toppings on tortilla soup, the merrier. Hamburger Soup 2 1/2 pounds ground chuck 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 stalks celery, diced 1 large onion, diced 3 cups beef stock or broth, plus more if needed One 14.5-ounce can whole tomatoes 3 tablespoons tomato paste 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes 1/2 teaspoon ground oregano 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or more to taste 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste 5 red potatoes, cut into chunks 4 carrots, peeled and sliced on the diagonal 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced Crusty bread, for serving In a large pot over medium-high heat, brown the meat with the garlic, celery and onions. Remove the pot from the heat and drain off as much fat as you can. (Discard the fat once it cools.) Return the pot to the heat and add the beef stock, tomatoes, tomato paste, parsley, oregano, salt, black pepper, cayenne, potatoes, carrots and green, red and yellow bell peppers. Stir to combine, then bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover the pot and simmer until the potatoes are tender but not overly mushy, 15 to 20 more minutes. The soup should be somewhat thick, but if you'd like it to be more "soupy," add 1 to 2 cups more broth OR hot water and heat through. Taste and adjust the seasonings, adding more salt, black pepper or cayenne if needed. Serve with crusty bread! (Note: Rev. Alexander writes that he will be in Uganda during the first two weeks of February. This is his second time to minister in that part of Africa.)

Applications accepted for 2016 Regular Home Energy Assistance Program Mid-Delta Community Services Inc. will continue accepting Applications for the 2016 REGULAR Home Energy Assistance Program until funds are depleted. Tuesday, February 16, 2016, Mid-Delta Community Services, Inc. will be accepting Applications for the 2016 CRISIS Home Energy Assistance Program in Phillips, Monroe, Prairie and Lee Counties until funds are depleted. The purpose of the Crisis Intervention Program is to assist low-income households with home energy related emergency situations. Crisis Intervention payments will be provided for

any household, which demonstrates a crisis situation, related to residential energy, and meets the other eligibility requirements. Crisis situations are if: * The household's main heating source has been disconnected or will be disconnected within 7 days of application date. * The household's home energy supply - LPG, kerosene, heating oil is at or below 10% of tank capacity and supplier has refused delivery without payment. Verification of tank capacity is required. * The household's supply of wood is at or below

three week's supply and supplier will not deliver without payment. Applications will be processed by first come first serve basis. Applicants are asked to come to the community center location (listed below) nearest to where they live. Prairie County Locations Prairie County Community Services Center 605 Highway 35 East Suite 2, Des Arc, AR (870) 256-4696 DeValls Bluff Community Center Sycamore & Ash Streets DeValls Bluff, AR (870) 998-2005

WHITE RIVER JOURNAL, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2016

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Slovak Heritage Day planned for Feb. 14 By Leigh Hahn Stuttgart Daily Leader successful reunion of sorts sprang to life after a trip to Slovakia by Dan and Paula Hooks. The couple wanted to share their photos from their trip so they they invited their church congregation and others to meet so they could present their slideshow. Now the second annual Slovak Heritage Days will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church Parish Hall, located next to the church at 1852 Highway 86 in Prairie County. The time scheduled to eat has been set at 3 p.m. and there is no time that the event will end as individuals can dance into the night. “The turnout for the Slovak Heritage Day was much more than we expected,” Paula Hooks said of the inaugural event held in January of 2015. “It was evident on so many faces how emotional it was to see pictures of their ancestors' homeland.” The idea for guests to bring handed-down family recipes, photographs, other memorabilia and stories sprang to life from the first gathering. The couple is asking individuals to bring their own items to share with others. The Hookses expected only about 50 at their first event, but knew there was interest from other Slovakian families when the crowd grew to approximately 200. A wonderful surprise that they hope to relive each year as they want to see the event become an annual tradition. The Slovak couple says they are inviting anyone that would like to attend. They are asking individuals to bring family memorabilia, pictures, clothing, books and family Bibles to the event to share with others. They also invite them to bring pot-luck type Slovakian, or handed down family favorite, recipes to share. The event will boast a live band, which that will include Al Bednar on the accordion. The band will play traditional Slovakian songs, including the famous Polka. Named by early

colonists in 1894, Slovak, Arkansas has the distinction of being the only town in America named after the eastern European country of Slovakia, according to history. Nearly 122 years since first established, the community is very much alive and well, the Hookses explained after the first Slovak Heritage Day event. On Jan. 25, 2015 the first ever Slovak Heritage Day was held at the church's parish hall. American and Slovakian flags hung over tables filled with memorabilia that included needlework, folk dress, pottery, photo albums, cookbooks, maps, woodcarvings, folk art, antiques and more, according to organizers from the 2015 event. Nearly 200 parishioners and visitors browsed items — old and new — displayed as they swapped memories and family connections. Bednar and Charly Crittenden, with the Arkansas Accordion Association, played lively music in the background throughout the event, which included a potluck of authentic Slovak cuisine. Residents, visitors and former classmates from the yellow brick school house reconnected and swapped stories as they fondly remembered Slovak past and present. Family ties and connections were shared and explored. True to tradition, the Slovak dishes were made from scratch and many from heirloom were recipes. Holubky (stuffed bobalky, cabbage), goulash, kielbasa, halushki (cabbage and noodles), potato-filled pirohy, kolachy, Easter cheese, Christmas bread, pagac and more filled several tables topped by colorful runners and glass lamps. A “Beranek” cake shaped like a lamb offered a nostalgic centerpiece surrounded by apricot, nut, poppy seed and prunefilled kolachies baked by The Slovak Bakers. The bakers are a group of both men and women who come together to make the traditional pastries. The group bakes twice a year — in July for the annual parish fish fry and in

Potluck dinner at last year’s event October and November for holiday fundraisers. A slide presentation by Dan Hooks featured a 2014 Treasures of Slovakia tour taken by Hooks, his wife Paula and sister, Beth Hooks Lewis. As part of the tour, the three visited the ancestral village of their great-great-grandfather, Jozef Huk, whose son Jan Huk (John Hook Sr.) migrated to the United States in 1882 from Oreske, Zemplen, a town in eastern Slovakia, first documented in 1358. Pictures of Slovakia from East to West included castles, markets, craft/folk festivals, mock folk weddings, wooden churches, musical events, museums and fields of sunflowers and wheat that looked much like those on the Grand Prairie in Arkansas. “It was plain to see that farming in Slovakia had been a tradition for generations. Seeing the similarities to Arkansas was pretty impressive, even down to hunting and shooting for a hobby,” Dan Hooks said of their trip during last year's event. “We were overwhelmed by the hospitality of our village family. They enjoyed us and we enjoyed them — we hated to leave. During the trip, we also came across names common to Slovak, like Hiryak, Bednar, Lorinc and Kocourek.” One of their biggest dis-

GreGory GleaninGs By Rosetta Lockhart The West Woodruff Water District held it’s annual meeting for all USERS last Tuesday evening. All were notified and not one attended except the board members. We (board members) took it that all of you are pleased with the system—SO we were pleased , also. The Duck Hunting season closed as of Sunday evening. I heard no trucks leaving at 4 am Monday morning. I told Buster Cooper that I was going to go once next year as it must be lots of fun, to get up that early, no matter what the weather—snow-ice or just plain COLD. So, he said he’d take me. I hope he knows I joke a lot. Mickey Holder called me last week with the news of yet another former Gregory resident’s death. His friend , Waymon Leullen of Springfield called him with the news that John William Taylor had died. John was Waymon’s brotherin-law and the son of James and Edith Taylor. James and Edith were teachers at Gregory in the early 40’s before moving to McCrory. John was 85 years old. He was my boyfriend at one time, I thought. When I called Marie Hosmer Hollingsworth to tell her she said one day he told her to close her eyes and he kissed her on the cheek. So, that’s why I say ’thought’. We were about

12 or 13. Son Stan spent last Thursday night with me. He was bored, I guess, he said “Mom, I haven’t done much work”. He only picked up limbs and filled my wood rack. So, I let him play with my Ipad. Helen Fields visited on Monday with her aunt, Hilda Givens, at the Woodruff County Health Center. Fannie Peters and Rosetta Lockhart visited Virgil Turner and Pearl Preller and their families Sunday afternoon at the hospital in White County. I believe they want us to call it Unity, now. (tough luck! Changing the names of it, my bank and the airport is lost on me. I am a creature of habit). My Bank has 2 places in Augusta and 2 in Searcy and I’m waiting one to be launched in Gregory. ( are you listening, Bill?) Shelby Collins spent 2 nights in the hospital last week. (kidney stones, ugh!) Paul Collins ( with

bronchitis) has been to ER and so many doctors that I can’t keep account. He is finally getting better and was at church Sunday. Don’t you bet Rosemary is glad? Guys ‘be’ sicker than we gals.???? Tucker Brown of Cabot spent the weekend here ALONE with his Poppa and Nana Brown. That is what he has been wanting (he is almost 3 yrs. old). The Browns went to Carter’s basketball game on Friday night, Saturday morning and Monday night. That is a lot of ‘playing’ for 7 and 8 yr. olds, it seems to me. (But the school did NOT ask me.) Some folks are so ‘dated up’ that I am going to tell you a couple dates to put on your calendarNOW! The Hypsion Club has set their annual Spaghetti Supper for Feb. 26th and the American Legion- Auxiliary Wild Life Supper is March 10th. So, I’ll see you then. Rosetta

coveries by way of their tour genealogist was their great-great-grandfatheJozef Huk. Lewis noted that he was Greek Catholic, a farmer and a widower who remarried. From 1875-1878, Huk was an authorized elector of representatives to the Hungarian parliament. His oldest daughter, Maria Hukova, was big sister to Jan Huk and it was her line that they found in Oreske. “This Slovak Heritage Day is a nice culmination to our journey,” Beth Lewis said. “Before our trip, I kept bumping into the history of Slovak as I

worked on a family tree. And Father George Franko out of Youngstown, Ohio shed a lot of light on our heritage both here and in Slovakia. Plus, he speaks the language and translated what we found when we got home.” The Hookses and Lewis visited the Greek Catholic church (now Russian Orthodox) that their greatgrandfather attended in Oreske. Because of extreme persecution, over 90 percent of the Greek Catholic population in Slovakia relocated to other countries. “Seeing similarities and

finding family bonds was like finding hidden treasure. We're still searching,” Lewis said. Some of their trip souvenirs on display included a hand-crafted embroidered marriage cap, an embroidered apron and a wedding shawl. "It was wonderful seeing everyone — especially the old school house gang," Janet Duch Smith, a former Slovak resident and parishioner,s aid after last year's event. "Slovak Heritage Day will be an event I will look forward to attending again and again."

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HICKORY PL A INS Opal Crider, Correspondent

Sympathy and Prayers to the family of Andy Bookalis. Mr. Andy has been real bad for a good while. He passed away last Wednesday morning on the way to the hospital. His Service was Wednesday at Beebe. Their adis Susan dress Bookalis,13729 Holland Rd. Lonoke, AR 72086. Sherry Jones was walking one day last week and stopped by to visit a while. We really enjoyed our time together. Last Wednesday, Vanessa Graham, Lola and James Allen Brannon went to Carlisle. Aunt Brenda Flynn fixed lunch for them. They had a good time together. I went out EARLY for coffee time at Ms. Maxine Walters Friday. I even beat Curtis Hamric. HA! He only comes early, 5:30AM Mon.- Wed., days he works, so I was glad to see him. I enjoyed seeing Jeff (Lori’s hubby) and others, but was very surprised when Ms. Dortha Bone came in. She came to play dominoes. She’s afraid she might not get to drive a while after her surgery. Clara Clark drove herself (1st time that far) to her son’s work to have him change her oil in the car, few others stops and to PT. She got to go see her sister–in-law and had a good visit. It made her feel better that she was able to get out on her own. Ethel McCall visited Clara Clark a little while Friday. Ludene Treadway finally got to attend her great granddaughter, Hadley Whittenburg’s basketball game at Des Arc Saturday. Between the bad weather and her knee she’s not got to attend one before. The Cochran’s were here for lunch Sunday. One of the “Cochran 7” was missing, Annie Grace, who stayed with a friend. We had fried chicken and trimmins, apple pie and ice cream. Tracy and her Dad played Cribbage. She beat him and she squealed so loud it was a wonder it didn’t burst eardrums! Christian Weaver came back to his 2nd home (here) Sunday. We won’t even mention how bad he’s been making Papaw feel with the Cribbage games HA!.Papaw did bet-

ter Tuesday night! Ms. Dortha Bone had skin cancers removed Tuesday at LR Baptist Hospital. They said she did fine. One was real close to her eye. Please keep her in your Prayers. Send her a card, PO Box 192,Griffithville,AR 72060. Bob and Monte Crider went to Des Arc Tuesday to help their brother, Mike Crider start putting a metal roof on his Church parsonage. Prayers weather permits them to finish the roof Thursday. Ethel McCall was by to see Clara Clark Tuesday evening. I walked over to get to see her, too. She and HL needs our Prayers. Class of 70 Super Bowl Party Sunday, Feb.7th at Brenda Buffalo's in Cabot. Come an hour before the game with finger foods! The next “Ladies Drop By” will be Feb.9, 2016 and will be at the Hickory Plains Methodist Church. Put it on your calendars! Come join us. Just fun, food and fellowship! (EARLY INFO) the 30th Annual CR Fire Dept. Meeting and King Kat fish fry will be Sat., March 19th. You will receive bills soon for dues, but you are welcome to wait to pay at meeting, eat good fish, fellowship, silent auction and win door prizes. (REMINDER) People to call 870-854-3703 or email me (OpalCrider@centurytel.net) their News. Please call or send!!! If you want birthdays in my column and you know I don’t put

them in, please let me know! I know people do things that we would all enjoy reading about. Not many let me know, so that’s why many weeks is about Me and Mine! HPOS wants to let everyone know that Tracy will serve breakfast on Sunday mornings. She will also have a Sunday lunch special for $4 .99. Dinner SPECIALS on TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS! Come out and enjoy! Please support Hickory Plains Post Office by purchasing stamps, mailing packages, etc. there. Support our OWN local Postmaster, Tammy Bruce. The Hickory Plains Post Office hours are Mon.-Fri. 12:30 PM2:30PM, Sat.10AM-1:30PM. Have a Good Week In The Lord! Happy Birthday Feb. 6th to HL McCall! Happy Birthday Feb. 7th to Robbie Weaver ( our daughter)! Happy Birthday 86th Feb. 9th to Ms. Madeline Holland! Happy Birthday Feb. 9th to Mike Edwards! Happy Birthday Feb. 10th to Jake Price! Happy Birthday Feb.11th to Grace King & Beverley Waters! But those who drink the water I give will never be thirsty again. It becomes a fresh, bubbling spring within them, giving them eternal life. John 4:14, NLT

ESTATE SALE - FINAL RELEASE FROM THE ORIGINAL LARGE OFFERING

1) Model # 101 Carolina $40,840…BBALANCE OWED $17,000 2) Model # 305 Biloxi $36,825…BBALANCE OWED $15,000 3) Model # 403 Augusta $42,450…BBALANCE OWED $16,500

WHITE RIVER JOURNAL, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2016

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From Eagles to Tigers, Adams and Conway sign Letter of Intent with Ouachita Baptist

Pictured above left is Jacob Adams with his parents, Amy Terry of Paragould, left and Rodney Adams of Des Arc and pictured at right is Daylon Conway with his mother, Tangelia Loving, far right and his grandparents, Sylvester and Shirley Holloway all of Des Arc, signing their Letter of Intent to play football, before family, friends and the DAHS student body, with the Tigers of Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia on Wednesday, February 3, 2016. Jacob’s grandparents are Malinda (DeVore) Bell of Des Arc and Bobby and Ava Measles of Carlisle. Daylon’s other grandparents are Wayne Loving of Des Arc. Congratulations to both of these talented young men!

Eagles play Augusta Red Devils at Eagle Fieldhouse today Jr. & Sr. Eagles, Lady Eagles lose to Clarendon The Des Arc Junior and Senior Eagles have been in conference action this week with games at McCrory on Monday, Feb. 1 and hosting Clarendon on Tues., February 2. Jr. Girls The Jr. Lady Eagles defeated the Jr. McCrory Jaguars 45-41. The Jr. Lady Eagles will travel to Midland on Friday, Feb. 5 to play in an exhibition game and will begin District Tournament action at McCrory Feb. 6-13. Jr. Boys The Jr. Eagles were defeated by the Clarendon Jr. Lions 53-30 at Eagle Fieldhouse on Tues., Feb. 2. They will play their last regular season game today,

Thurs., Feb. 4 hosting the Augusta Jr. Red Devils. They will begin District Tournament play Feb. 613. Sr. Girls The Senior Lady Eagles dropped two games this week with McCrory and Clarendon The Sr. Lady Eagles traveled to McCrory on Mon., Feb. 1. They were defeated 71-45. The Lady Eagles hosted the Clarendon Lady Lions on Tues., Feb. 2. The Sr. Lady Lions shot out to a 60 lead in the first couple of minutes of the game. pivoted Ingle Lexi around and shoots but was both making fouled freethrows. Cierra Fisher’s

three point shot was in and out of the basket with Ingle on the put back attempt and was fouled making both freethrows. Kallie Roberts forged her way through traffic to score a basket. Jade Bell hit Cook at the hoop for two. Clarendon kept the net hot capitalizing on the Lady Eagles mistakes. By the end of the first period, the Lady Eagles were down 188. Fisher hit a trey in the second period and stole the basketball for an easy layup for two. Fisher intercepted a Clarendon pass and put up the trey for three. Bell was fouled and made one of two freethrows.

Roberts scored two points and Ingle was fouled going to the hoop and made both freethrows. But the Clarendon Lady Lions answered with two’s and threes all during the game pushing their score further away. Final score Clarendon 56, Des Arc 32. The Lady Eagles will play the Sr. Lady Red Devils at Eagle Fieldhouse today, Thurs., Feb. 4 and will be in action on Tues., Feb. 9 at Hazen. Sr. Night is Fri. Feb. 12 with Kipp Delta. District Tournament play begins at Palestine-Wheatley Feb. 15-20. Sr. Boys The Sr. Eagles were in action at McCrory on Mon., Feb. 1. They perse-

Senior Night to be held February 12 The Des Arc Eagle Basketball schedule is winding down and a highlight of the year will be honoring those seniors who participate in basketball and wrestling

and their parents. The ceremony will be held prior to the Sr. Girls game. Those being honored are Jade Bell, Shelby

Evants, Kallie Roberts, Jacob Adams, Colt Covington, Daylon Conway and Quentin Walters. The Senior Eagles and Senior Lady Eagles will

take on Kipp Delta. Games begin at 6:00 p.m. There are no wrestling seniors this year.

vered over the Jaguars in a last seconds game winning three point shot by LaDarius Spencer 45-43. The Sr. Eagles hosted the Clarendon Lions on Tues., Feb. 2 at Eagle Fieldhouse and were defeated 69-48. The Eagles scored first with a basket inside. Jacob Adams rejected a Lion Colt Covington shot. picked up a steal and pulls up to set up their game plan. Shawn Cohen pulled down a rebound and the Eagles looked for an open shot. Dillon Conway scored a basket with a layup. Covington drove into the lane around the Clarendon defenders for two.

Conway put up an acrobatic one hander for two. LaDarius Spencer drove the baseline for two. But then the Lions began their barrage of three point baskets and pressed the Eagles causing turnovers. At the half the score was Des Arc 21, Clarendon 42. The Eagles did not pull any closer in point deficit. Final score Des Arc 48, Clarendon 69. The Eagles will host Ausgusta today, Thurs., Feb. 4 and will travel to Hazen Tues. Feb. 9. Senior night is Fri. Feb. 12 with Kipp Delta and will begin District Tournament play at Palestine-Wheatley Feb. 15-20.

2016 Des Arc High School Basketball Schedule Thurs., Feb. 4 Tues., Feb. 9 Fri., Feb. 12

Augusta* @Hazen Kipp Delta (Sr. Night)

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2016 Pee Wee Basketball Saturday, February 6, 2016 Pistons vs Sixers Comets vs Shock Heat vs Pistons Storm vs Shock

9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.

DES ARC SCHOOLS Berghan Taylor, #25 with back to camera, center for the Jr. Eagles, shoots the basketball from outside the lane against the Jr. Palestine-Wheatley Patriots. The Jr. Eagles will play today, Thursday, hosting the Augusta Jr. Red Devils and will be in District Tournament action at McCrory Feb. 6-13. Good luck to all of the Des Arc Eagle teams in Tournament play!

LUNCH MENU

Joyce Major, lunchroom supervisor at the Des Arc Schools, advises the following menus are scheduled for Monday-Friday, Feb. 8-12:

Elementary Lunch

High School Lunch

MONDAY: Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Blackeyed Peas, Fruit Cocktail, Milk TUESDAY: Mini Corn Dogs, Macaroni and Cheese, Green Peas, Apples, Ketchup, Mustard, Milk WEDNESDAY: Sloppy Joe, French Fries, Slaw, Peaches, Milk THURSDAY: Pizza, Coin Carrots, Steamed Broccoli, Grapes, Milk FRIDAY: Chicken Nuggets, Tossed Salad with Dressing, Green Beans, Pineapple, Roll, Ketuchup, Mustard, Milk

MONDAY: Pig in a Blanket, Blackeyed Peas, Corn, Fresh Fruit, Pears, Ketchup, Mayonaise, Mustard, Milk TUESDAY: Chicken Spaghetti, Sweet Potatoes, Broccoli, Pineapple, Fresh Fruit, Milk WEDNESDAY: Chicken Strips, Seasoned 1/2 Baked Potato, Sweet Peas, Fresh Fruit, Peaches, Roll, Ketchup-, Mayonaise, Mustard, Milk THURSDAY: Lasagna, Green Beans, Coin Carrots, Fresh Fruit, Peaches, Milk FRIDAY: Cheeseburger, French Fries, Baked Beans, Sandwich Fixings, Pineapple, Fresh Fruit, Breakfast Ketchup, Mayonaise, Mustard, MONDAY: Pop Tarts or Cere- Milk

al & Toast, Apple

Breakfast

TUESDAY: Donut or Cereal & MONDAY: Donut or Cereal & Toast, Oranges Toast, Apples WEDNESDAY: Pancake on a TUESDAY:Breakfast Pizza or Stick or Cereal & Toast, Apple- Cereal & Toast, Pineapple sauce WEDNESDAY: Biscuit and THURSDAY: Biscuit and Sausage Pattie or Cereal & Gravy or Cereal & Toast, Toast, Peaches Pears THURSDAY: Biscuit and Gravy FRIDAY: Breakfast Pizza or Ce- or Cereal & Toast, Oranges real & Toast, Pineapple FRIDAY: Pop Tarts or Cereal & Toast, Fresh Fruit Served with Milk & Juice Meals are subject to change/ Served with Milk & Juice USDA is an Equal Opportu- Choice of Hot Line, Chef Salad or Cold Cut Sandwich

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Sponsored Each Week by Pep Band Appreciation: The Des Arc High School Screamin Eagle Pep Band and Director David Yarbrough traveled to Little Rock on Thursday, Janaury 28 to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) for Pep Band Appreciation Night. The Screamin Eagles joined UALR’s Pep Band and performed during time-outs and breaks at the men’s UALR Trojans vs Georgia Southern Eagles game. The Screamin Eagles will be performing at the Des Arc vs Augusta game tonight, Thursday, February 4 during the Senior Girls and Boys games.

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Des Arc Elementary students getting Organ-Wise

Gabi Berry

Shea Wilson, Extension Service-Family & Consumer Science/4H agent, speaking with Des Arc Elementary School students on good health

Prairie County Extension has partnered with Des Arc Elementary School to provide nutrition and health education to students as part of the SNAP Ed program. Kindergarten through second grade students learned some valuable health lessons from the OrganWise Guys (OWG), a program presented by Shea Wilson, Prairie County Extension Agent. This curricula-linked, interactive, fun program uses clever, engaging characters that personify the major organs of the body such as Hardy Heart, The Kidney Brothers, Sir Rebrum (the brain), and Madame Muscle. “This program really works. The OrganWise Guys empower children to be "smart from the inside out" by teaching them about the negative impact of poor nutrition and lack of physical activity on each, individual organ (wise guy). If a program is-

n’t fun, kids will tune out. This is definitely fun for both the students and for me and it also respects teachers’ valuable time by linking nutrition and physical activity concepts to classroom curricula standards,” says Wilson. “Children, don’t understand that eating plenty of high-fiber fruits and vegetables will make their intestines and other organs perform better. But if you tell a story and illustrate how their intestines work like a fluffy sponge that can easily ’clean out the garbage’ from the side of your intestinal wall, they get it.” The OWG is the only program in the published, peer-reviewed literature to show significant weight and blood pressure improvements, as well as higher standardized test scores, in children who participated in the program as compared to children who did not participate.

SNAP-Ed provides nutrition education to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients, and those individuals and families who are eligible to receive nutrition assistance. As a result of a partnership between the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, the Arkansas Department of Human Services, and the USDA Food and Nutrition Service, SNAP-Ed is helping Arkansans eat better so they can live better. For more information contact the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, Prairie County Extension office. E-mail smwilson@uaex.edu or call 870-998-2614. You can also get great tips on Facebook at https://www.facebook.co m/UAEX.PrairieCounty or by visiting us at www.uaex.edu/prairie.

ARcare hosting Players & Pros Football and Cheer Camp at Augusta On April 23, 2016, Clinton McDonald, defensive tackle of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, will join ARcare in hosting the Players & Pros Skills & Drills Football and Cheer Camp in Augusta, AR. This unique camp will be held at Augusta High School’s football field, located at 1011 Main Street, Augusta, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and is open to all boys and girls ages 8-18. Last year’s inaugural camp was held in McDonald’s hometown of Jacksonville, AR, and proudly featured local college players and prominent NFL players, including McDonald, Demetrius Harris (Kansas City Chiefs), Michael Johnson (Cincinnati Bengals), Pep Livingston (Seattle Seahawks), and former Arkansas Razorback greats, Joe Adams and DJ Williams. These

players didn’t just show up for autographs; they worked hard on the field to improve campers’ game knowledge, skills and sportsmanship, and encouraged them to aim high, set goals and achieve their dreams through education, athletics and perseverance. This spring, ARcare will join McDonald in hosting the Skills & Drills camp in Augusta and hopes to draw campers of all skill levels from all over the region. “Our campers will have the opportunity to participate in competitions while learning lessons of teamwork, consideration of others, self-discipline, and how to attain their potential in sports and in life,” said Margie Mosby, camp organizer, “Our camp will provide a rare opportunity for area youth to meet and

learn from NFL players in an environment created to inspire and motivate.” ARcare is still finalizing the details for the coinciding cheer camp and hopes to have more information to share with parents in the coming weeks. Interested parties must complete and return the registration form by March 1, 2016. ARcare says it will only be able to accommodate the first 500 campers, so parents and coaches are encouraged to contact Mosby as soon as possible to reserve their children’s place. The cost of camp is $40 per player or cheerleader and lunch will be provided. For more information or to request a registration packet, please contact Margie Mosby by calling 501-7244252.

2016 Des Arc Eagle Baseball Schedule Thurs., Mar. 3 @ Riverview V, JV Fri., Mar. 4 McCrory* ** V Mon., Mar. 7 Abundant Life V, JV Fri., Mar. 11 @Clarendon* ** V Mon., Mar. 14 @ England V, JV Thurs., Mar. 17 Brinkley* ** V Mon. Mar. 28 Conway Christian V, JV Tues., Mar. 29 England V, JV Fri., Apr. 1 @Pal-Wheatley* ** V Mon., Apr. 4 Barton V, JV Fri., Apr. 8 @ Carlisle * ** V Fri., Apr. 15 @ Hazen * ** V Tues., Apr. 19 @ Conway Christian V, JV Regional Tournament @ Poyen May 5-7 State Tournament @ Parkers Chapel May 12-14 * Denotes Conference Games

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Gabi Berry nominated to attend Young Leaders Conference in Washington, DC Gabi Berry, a fifth grader at Des Arc Elementary School, has been nominated to attend the Junior National Leaders Conference in Washington, DC in June, 2016. Gabi is in the Gifted and Talented program at Des Arc Elementary. She is a cheerleader, plays basketball and softball, attends Awana’s at Lakeside Missionary Baptist Church and maintains a 4.0 GPA. She was nominated by Mrs. Lori DeVore, Fifth grade teacher at DAES A fundraiser luncheon is being held at the American Agriculture Building on Sunday, February 21 beginning at 11:00 a.m. to help raise funds to send Gabi to DC. A menu of chili, crackers, drink and dessert will be served. You may dine-in or carry outs will be available. Donations only. There will also be a silent auction. Come out and support Gabi with your donations and help send her to Wash-

ington, DC. If you are unable to attend the fundraiser, and would like to make a donation, contact Amanda at 870-256-5431. Gabi says, “Thank you in advance for your support!” Gabi will be joining other middle school students from around the country for the educational experience of a lifetime. Students attending will explore leadership through the lens of American history at the National Museum of American History and the U.S. Capitol building. Students will also visit the Lincoln, Vietnam Veterans, Korean War Veterans Memorials, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and an evening at the Maryland Science Center. Special guest speaker will be Anthony Robles, a three-time All-American wrestler and the 2011 NCAA National Wrestling Champion. The Envision Programs (Career, Technology and Leadership) are developed by educators and subject-

matter professionals. Activities mirror real-world challenges and facilitate critical thinking and communication among the groups. Advisors are highly trained teachers and subject-matter experts who love making an real impact. Many are nominated by teachers, others are selected via a national student talent identification program and others are selected based on their GPA, test scores and passion for a specific area of career or leadership interest. The admissions team also accepts applications and often awards scholarships to high-caliber kids who need assistance. The Envision experience has been deliberately designed to Engage, Equip, and Empower and is designed around cognitive learning and active engagement, project-focused and based around problem solving and leadership.

Des Arc Elementary Fall Semester Honor Roll Second Grade All A’s Ella Fields Kaylee McDonald Presley Hill Michael Hutchins Will Spratt MaKenzie White A&B Cane Childers Chandler Dobbins Maya Hamilton Dalton Hunt Madison Keith Bailey Kessler Justin Leggett MaKayla McVay Lucas Price Kaydin Randall Jacques Reidhar Devin Sullivan Maddox Ward Marley Widener Makenzie Williams Third Grade All A’s Toby Buck Kymber Buckner Oakley Davenport Willliam Harris Zachary Hill Kyrsten Horton Ben Kearby Grace Knight Alana Lee Tami-Jo Parker Jayda Renfro Brooklyn Smith Jurnee Washington A&B Daviyon Bell Brent Boyer Aiden Davis Alyxis Green

Logan Green Bradley Hagar Marlee Hogue Miles Hogue Kyra Hughes Isaiah Keller Evan Kittler Jack Manek MiKeyah McGee Hayden Nichols Ethan Pendergrass Corbin Smith Michael Tenison Fourth Grade All A’s Mallory Baxter Aden Berry Payton Bitner Hayden Brown Cache Flanagan Emilee Huggins Adysen Johnston Aubrey Willhite A&B Elliette Covington Lizzie Elam Connor Ingle Jacen Kloss Jacob Mullet Emma Petty Ty Pickrell Rachel Reidhar Lulamae Thompson Fifth Grade All A’s Brooke Adams Gabi Berry Isabella Flanagan Brady Holder Harleigh Holloway Lucas Meredith Zoey Taylor Emily Whaley

A&B Harli Davis Cami Eldridge Kallie Gullett Mason Hogue Ross Holloway Connor Hunt Jack Kearby Chelsa McCoy Trevion Reed Jyllian Smith Gracie Weatherley Sixth Grade All A’s Cheyenne Berryhill Jenna Brown Cooper Childers Zackery Holloway Matt Kearby Gage McCombs Kyndal Morton Mason Sherman A&B Bailey Brown Nicolas Cashin Taniya Chapple Halle Cox Chance Eldridge Elijah Evans Laura Fouse Matthew Hill Seth Lisko Aaron Madar Michael McCoy Lucas Nichols Jake Reidhar Jaymison Renfro Dalton Sears Braxton Tallent Hadley Whittenburg Kirsten Wiggins Seth Williams

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Candidates for County Offices speak at regular meeting of PC Democratic Women Three candidates for County Offices spoke at the regular meeting of the Prairie County Democratic Women Tuesday evening, January 27, in the private dining room of El Amigo Restaurant in Hazen. Chris Weems, president, presided and introduced the speakers. There were 20 persons attending. Tamara Forrester Dabney, candidate for County Treasurer, Gaylon Young Hale, candidate for County/ Circuit Clerk and Phyllis Worley, candidate for District Court Judge in Prairie and White Counties each spoke about their training and qualifications for the office each seeks. They each gave a brief biographical sketch of herself. Mrs. Weems said she was impressed with all three of them. “They just got up there and spoke as if they

do that type of speaking all the time. All three have work experience in the fields they are pursuing,” she said. The meeting began with the devotional and invocation by Jerry Aycock. Harvey Joe Sanner, chairman of the Prairie County Central Committee, spoke to the group about the Primary election coming up soon. He told that the deadline to register to vote in this election is January 31. The fundraiser for the Democratic Women will be in April or May. Committees will be appointed at the next meeting. The next meeting will be Tuesday, March 22, 6:00 p.m., at Murry’s Restaurant in Hazen. -Chris Weems

In front of ship Woody Hill, Jo Ann Hall, Cindy Hill, Ken Hall, Henry and Gloria Strohl

Infections cause many falls, study shows People arriving at the emergency room for a fall may be there due to an underlying infection rather than clumsiness, a new study suggests. Infection-related falls usually affect older people but can happen to anyone, researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital warn. "Over the years I've been struck by the fact that some of the more serious infections I treated were in people who came to the hospital because they fell," said the study's principal investigator, Dr. Farrin Manian, a clinician educator in the hospital's division of general medicine. "Even though many of the patients had vague early signs of an infection, such as weakness or lethargy, it was the fall that brought them in," Manian said in a news release from Infectious Diseases Week, the annual meeting of specialists in infectious illness. The new findings were presented at this year's meeting in San Diego. Other research suggests between 20 percent and 45 percent of falls are caused by infection, the study authors said. They noted, however, that many relatives, health care workers and caregivers don't associate falls with possible illness. Infections can lower blood pressure and lead to dizziness and lightheadedness, increasing the risk for a tumble. Illness can also increase confusion in older people with dementia, the study authors said. The study involved 161 patients treated in the ER for a fall who were later diagnosed with an underlying infection. Urinary, bloodstream and respiratory infections were the most common culprits. Initially, infection wasn't suspected in four out of 10 patients. This may have been because many of the patients had only one or no common signs of infection, such as fever, abnormal white blood cell count and rapid heart rate, the researchers said. The falls were most common among older people, but 20 percent of the patients were younger than 65, the study found. Health care providers, family members and caregivers should consider how patients felt before the accident, and not assume they tripped, Manian and colleagues said in the news release. Until published in a peer-reviewed medical journal, data and conclusions presented at medical meetings should be considered preliminary.

“Traveling Buddies” travel from Prairie County to Bahamas in January The Prairie County Traveling Buddies from Hazen and Des Arc returned Sunday, January 31, from a Carnival Dream Cruise to the Bahamas. Ports of Call were Key West, Florida; Freeport, Bahamas; and Nassau. The weather was cooler than normal, but everyone had a great time! Points of interest in Key West included the Ernest Hemingway House and legacy as stated by tour guide, Southernmost Point of the U.S.A., a walk inside the iconic Sloppy Joe's Restaurant with a waiting line circling the inside perimeter of the building, and Conch Fritters and Key Lime Pie at Two Friends Restaurant. A private narrated taxi tour of Freeport included a drive by many multi-million dollar estates with oceanfront views and a beach stop affording an opportunity for Ken and Henry to get their feet wet in the Atlantic. Another private taxi tour of Nassau revealed similar estates with Atlantic Oceanfront views, glimpses of everyday life in Nassau, and a quick tour of the magnificent Atlantis. An interesting stop was a harbor landing where conchs were being cleaned and a conch salad was pre-

At Southernmost Point, Florida: Left: Dale and Sara Perry; right front: Gloria and Henry Strohl, Jo Ann Hall and Woody and Cindy Hill; back: Stephanie and Richard Prine of Ft. Walton Beach, Fla., and Ken Hall

pared for tasting right on the spot. Henry, Stephanie, Woody and Cindy all sampled it. Also, another beach stop was breathtakingly beautiful with white sand and clear blue, turquoise seas. Several shows onboard ship were enjoyed. But the

Hazen OES members at meeting in Cabot hosting Worthy Matron, Patron visit Members of Hazen Chapter #5 Order of the Eastern Star, were among more than 120 persons attending the official visit of the Worthy Grand Matron and Patron of the Grand Chapter of Arkansas. Mrs. Vickie Staggs is from Benton and Richard Olmstead is from Mena. The meeting was held at Cabot Masonic Lodge. District IV, AR OES, hosted the meeting. Gwen Pluskett, Beebe, Deputy Grand Lecturer, served as mistress of ceremonies for preliminaries of the meeting. Chapters in the district are Beebe, Cabot, Hazen, Jacksonville and McRae. The program was presented by Joseph Logue, a student from McRae. He sang and accompanied himself on the guitar. Jon Roberts, Grand Sentinel, from Jacksonville

gave the invocation and Jim Pluskett, a Past Grand Patron, Beebe, gave the welcome. The response was given by Nelma Bailey, McRae, Grand Adah. Secretaries of each chapter presented monetary gifts and honorary memberships to Mrs. Staggs and Mr. Olmstead. Andrea White, Worthy Matron of Cabot and officers gave the ritualistic opening. The star points represented each chapter. Sue Price served as Adah for Hazen. Lollie Price, Worthy Matron of McRae, and officers made introductions. Erna Hester, Worthy Matron of Jacksonville presided for the announcements, good of the order and floral offering. The Hazen Worthy Matron, Carolyn Benafield, presided for the ritualistic closing. Beebe officers had

charge of the preliminary ceremonies. The Worthy Grand Matron made special appointments to each chapter: John Warnock is assistant to the Grand Sentinel; Chris Weems, Choir Member; Sue Price, Escort to the Flag Bearer and Sandi Tarter, Escort to Distinguished Guests. Mrs. Staggs talked about her projects. A special project is Camp Aldersgate, Camp C, that is for Autistic children. A special project of the General Grand Chapter is the Guide Dog project that trains dogs to serve those who are blind and she is adding this project to the AR special projects. Announcement was made of the Valentine OES Fundraiser for Heart Research, Saturday evening, February 13, at the Ward

fun from table conversations, Stephnie's daily random envelopes for Ken to share and the comradarie of this group is priceless! Those on the cruise were Ken and JoAnn Hall of Des Arc, Henry and Gloria Strohl of DeValls Bluff, Dale and Sara Perry and

Woody and Cindy Hill of Hazen. Richard Prine, a native of the Biscoe/DeValls Bluff area and a cousin of Gloria and Henry, and Ken’s, joined the group in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida.

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Country Music Hall in Ward, AR. A Barbeque dinner is at 5:00 p.m. with music by Sonny Burgess and the Legendary Pacers at 7:00 p.m. A Queen and King contest will be at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are available by calling Carolyn Benafield or Chris Weems. The next official visit will be with District Seven, Saturday, February 6 at the Second Baptist Church, 709 Oak Street, Clarksville, AR. -Chris Weems

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Public Notice Prairie County Election Commission Public Logic and Accuracy Test

Saturday, February 6, 2016, 1 PM Prairie County Courthouse

Community Calendar by Chris Weems

Thurs., Feb. 4, 6:00 pm, GFWC Elsie McCain Club, Chris Weems home Mon., Feb. 8, 6:15 p.m., Hazen Chapter #5 OES, Hazen Lodge Hall Tues., Feb. 9, 6:30 p.m., Over 55 Valentine Banquet, Calvary Baptist Tues., Feb. 11, 7:30 p.m., Hazen Masonic Lodge, Hazen Lodge Hall Fri. Feb. 12, 6:30 p.m., Under 55 Valentine Banquet, Calvary Baptist Tues., Feb. 16, 1:00 p.m., PC Retired Teachers meeting, Place TBA Tues., Feb. 16, 6:00 p.m., PC Master Gardeners, BancorpSouth, Hazen Sat.-Sun., Feb. 26-27, Arkansas Flower & Garden Show, LR Convention Center

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The Commission members will conduct the Public Logic and Accuracy test on the Voting Machines for the March 1, 2016, Preferential Primary and Non Partisan Election. Rita Dobson Chairperson 501 516 7264 Stan Ferguson-501 516 5626 Harvey Joe Sanner -501 516 7000

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FARM/HOME Crop production down for most commodities in 2015 By Ryan McGeeney U of A System Division of Agriculture

Amy Greenwalt Carroll

Amy Greenwalt Carroll joins Cooperative Extension office Prairie County Extension Agent Brent Griffin advises that Amy Greenwalt Carroll of Hazen has joined the staff in the extension office as Ag Agent. He said, “We are pleased to welcome Amy as our new AG Agent in Prairie County. She will be out in the field soon meeting everyone.” Amy was born and raised in Prairie County on a row crop farm north of Hazen. She is a 2000 graduate of Hazen High School, attended Arkansas State University where she obtained a Bachelor’s in Agricultural Business and a Master of Science in Agriculture with emphasis in Precision Agriculture. Amy resides on the family farm with her two daughters, Addie Beth and Ella Grace.

She said, “I am excited to be back in my home county; to be able to serve the people and give back to a county I love. I look forward to closely working with the producers, Master Gardeners, and 4Hers of Prairie County.” Amy is the daughter of Eric and Angie (Shanks) Greenwalt and granddaughter of Idena Greenwalt, all of Hazen and the late Ralph Greenwalt and Herbert and Charlene Shanks. Angie is a former Des Arc resident and a 1976 DAHS graduate. Amy’s great-grandparents included former Oak Prairie residents, the late Rayford and Lucy Eddins DeVore, and Stanley and Bessie Greenwalt of Hazen, all former Prairie County farmers.

Overall production numbers for most Arkansas crops fell in 2015 compared to the previous year’s record yields, and wet weather was the prime suspect, said Scott Stiles, extension economist for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. The National Agricultural Statistics Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued its Crop Production 2015 Summary and for Arkansas, growers saw decreases in acres harvested, average yield and total production in corn, cotton, long grain rice and soybeans. In 2014, corn, rice and soybeans all saw record high yield numbers. “We had more than 707,000 acres of prevented planting,” Stiles said. “Given the weather we had, that makes perfect sense.” By the numbers CORN -- Arkansas corn production fell almost 20 percent, from about 99.1 million bushels to about 80.5 million. Nationally, the crop dropped 4 percent from 2014 production numbers. Corn was harvested from 445,000 acres, down 16 percent from last year. Yield was estimated at 181 bushels per acre, down six from the previous year’s record high. COTTON -- Arkansas

Residential neighborhoods attract coyotes By Dave Edmark U of A System Division of Agriculture If a coyote shows up in the backyard of your urban or suburban home, the question isn’t what the animal is doing in town. With all the resources that a city has to offer, why wouldn’t coyotes take up urban life? “Residential areas provide a yearround habitat for coyotes,” said Rebecca McPeake, an extension wildlife specialist at the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture and the Arkansas Forest Resources Center. “Backyards contain mice, rabbits, squirrels and voles for prey, and ample water is available in parks, green spaces and backyards.” Also, coyotes aren’t hunted or trapped in urban areas, which helps them survive. Coyotes’ liking for cities was made clear in January when a resident in the Little Rock suburb of Cammack Village discovered a coyote in his basement. A local police officer and an Arkansas Game and Fish Commission officer successfully removed the animal from the basement, which likely entered through an open garage door. The Cooperative Extension Service has reported receiving more calls lately from people raising issues about coyotes in the Little Rock area. Even the nation’s largest urban areas have become coyote habitats. A study and resource organization known as Urban Coyote Research has compiled basic information on the topic at

http://urbancoyoteresearch.com with an emphasis on the situation in the area around its Chicago home base. Coyotes in Arkansas are about the size of small collie dogs, according to the Game and Fish Commission. They’re reddish gray and look like tall foxes from a distance, weighing from 22 to 37 pounds. They can be found in all Arkansas counties. If coyotes are lurking in the neighborhood, residents should react appropriately. That means not running away. “If approached, yell, wave your arms or throw something at it,” McPeake said. “Running from a coyote may engage its predator-chase response.” Coyotes should generally flee when people see them, but if they show aggressive behavior by growling, stalking or chasing then it’s time to notify city animal control or the Game and Fish Commission. Small pet cats and dogs are potential prey for coyotes and should be kept indoors at night as coyotes are usually nocturnal animals. Pet food should also be kept indoors and bird feeding areas should be kept clean with no more than a few extra seeds available. Extra seeds not eaten by birds will attract small mammals such as mice and squirrels, which in turn will attract coyotes. Just as it’s not a good idea to feed stray dogs, don’t feed coyotes that come around. An Ohio State University study said coyotes that are fed in residential neighborhoods or that find

scraps to eat can lose their fear of people and begin testing humans or pets as possible prey. To keep food away from coyotes, put meat scraps and other leftovers in secure garbage cans instead of compost piles. Homeowners can take preventive measures to keep coyotes away from their property. Coyotes are skilled climbers and jumpers, so fencing should be at least five feet high with roll bar or electric wire at the top (if local regulations permit electric fencing). If a coyote does get into the backyard, motion detection lights can potentially scare it away. For more information about wildlife, contact your county extension agent or visit http://uaex.edu/environmentnature/wildlife/default.aspx.

Farm program. Applications are open to any landowner that meets program qualifications. Landowners may submit 2016 applications electronically or by mail. Find application documents at aad.arkansas.gov, or call 501-683-4851. Applications must be postmarked by May 31, 2016 to be eligible for designation in 2016. Arkansas currently has over 44,000 farms on 13.8 million acres with the average farm size of 314 acres, according to the 2014 State Agriculture Overview from the USDA National Agri-

cultural Statistics Service. Find a full list of all certified Century Farms from across Arkansas at aad.arkansas.gov. The Arkansas Agriculture Department is dedicated to the development and implementation of policies and programs for Arkansas agriculture and forestry to keep its farmers and ranchers competitive in national and international markets while ensuring safe food, fiber, and forest products for the citizens of the state and nation.

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half bushel from the previous year’s record high. RICE -- Overall Arkansas rice production, which includes both long grain and medium grain rice, fell 16 percent from 2014 numbers to 94.3 million hundredweight. While medium grain rice increased from 214,000 acres harvested in 2014 to 240,000 acres, long grain rice dropped about 20 percent from about 1.27 million acres to about 1 million acres harvested in 2015. Nationally, rice production fell 13 percent from 2014. Jarrod Hardke, extension rice agronomist for the division, said that although production has fallen, and U.S. rice stocks are reportedly the lowest they’ve been in eight years, the commodity price will likely continue to remain relatively low, and will not likely change Arkansas growers’ current decisions regarding acreage allocations one way or the other. “We’re probably looking at about the same projection number we had for last year — which we didn't fulfill because of the weather,” Hardke said. “But 1.5 million acres is probably a reasonable projection going into this year." For more information on crop production, visit www.uaex.edu or contact your county extension office.

Technology still awaiting China trade approval LBy Ryan McGeeney

Arkansas Agriculture Department Opens 2016 Century Farm Program The Arkansas Agriculture Department (AAD) has opened the 2016 Century Farm program year to qualifying landowners. Century Farm families have owned and farmed the same land for at least 100 years. The Century Farm program honors Arkansas’ rich agricultural heritage; since its beginning in 2012 under the AAD, 297 farms and families have been certified. To qualify as a certified Century Farm, farms must meet the following criteria: The same family must have owned the farm for 100 years by December 31, 2016. The line of ownership from the original settler or buyer may be through children, grandchildren, siblings, and nephews or nieces, including through marriage and adoption. · The farm must be at least 10 acres of the original land acquisition and make a financial contribution to the overall farm income. There is no cost to apply for the Arkansas Century

cotton production dropped 40 percent to 475,000 bales, a record low. Nationally, cotton production dropped 21 percent from 2014. Acres harvested dropped to 205,000 acres, down 40 percent from the previous year, and an alltime low. The crop yield was estimated at 1,112 pounds per acre, down 33 pounds from the previous year. SORGHUM – The state’s grain sorghum production experienced a gain of 169 percent to about 43.1 million —reflecting the 167 percent increase in acres planted over 2014 to 440,000. Stiles said that as market prices for grain sorghum have collapsed over the last year, growers were likely reduce their sorghum acreage back to 2014 levels, when growers harvested 165,000 acres of the grain. Sorghum yield was pegged at 98 bushels per acre, up one bushel from 2014. SOYBEANS -- Arkansas soybeans did not meet NASS forecasts of another record year for yields, fell slightly from 2014 in acres harvested, average yield and production. Growers produced about 155.3 million bushels of soybeans, down 2 percent from adjusted 2014 numbers. Nationally, soybeans production increased slightly. Yield was estimated at 49 bushels per acre, down a

A federal court’s decision to deny a petition from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to vacate registration for a new herbicide technology in corn and soybeans could prove a boon to Arkansas growers — but not for a while, University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture experts said Wednesday. This week, the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals denied the EPA’s motion to vacate the registration of Dow AgroSciences’ Enlist Duo in corn and soybeans. The motion, filed in November, was based on then-recent information from Dow that “suggests two active ingredients could result in greater toxicity to non-target plants,” according to an EPA statement issued in late November. While the decision puts the technology back in the hands of Arkansas growers, producers around the state are still holding their breath for trade approval with one

of U.S. agriculture’s biggest customers: China. Tom Barber, extension weed science with the Division of Agriculture, said field use for Enlist Duo is still a year away. “With soybeans, we really need China to agree on trade with this technology before we use it on a wide spread of acreage,” Barber said. “There will still be ‘seed beans’ grown for seed production, to be used in 2017. But unless something changes, I think 2017 will be the big launch year for Enlist Duo in beans, if not later.” Both Barber and Bob Scott, extension weed scientist for the Division of Agriculture, said it was difficult to tell if the legal backand-forth over the technology will ultimately affect the “China approval” process. The process has taken three to five years for trade approval on other technologies, including Bayer’s Liberty Link LL55 beans.

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District Cour t Hearings The following cases were heard before District Judge Robert Abney in District Court Hearings held in the courtroom at Des Arc City Hall on Monday, February 1, 2016: City Cases Camara P. McDonald, Des Arc, charged with Failure to Pay. Fees paid. Wyatt Covington, Des Arc, charged with Exceeding Posted Speed 58 MPH/35 Zone. Case Review. Defensive Driving School. Jeffery C. Treadwell, Des Arc, charged with Contempt of Court/Failure to Complete Community Service. Continued to February 22, 2016. Reba Robinson, Des Arc, charged with Left Scene of Accident. Plead Not Guilty. Hearing set for March 10, 2016. Douglas L. Caruthers, Des Arc, charged with Failure to Pay. Continued to February 8, 2016. Christopher Scott Whitiaker, Des Arc, charged with Obstruction of Governmental Operations. Plead Not Guilty. Hearing set for March 10, 2016. Jeremiah L. McMillen, Des Arc, charged with Domestic Battering-Third De-

gree. Failed to Appear. Issue Letter. Tracy Leighann Robinson, Des Arc, charged with Domestic Battering-Third Degree. Guilty. Sentenced to Fine and Cost of $300.00 and 10 days Prairie County Jail suspended. Louis Polk, Brinkley, charged with Public Intoxication/Drinking in Public, Domestic Battering-Third Degree, Fleeing on Foot, and Criminal Mischief. Guilty. Sentenced to Fine and Cost of $1035.00. and Thirty days Prairie County Jail with 20 days suspended and credit for four served. No Contact for Six Months. Fleeing on Foot merged with other charges. Bryan D. Bowden, Benton, charged with Drove Left of Center and DWIFirst. Defendant Appeared and Advised of Rights. Defendant asked for Time. Granted. Continued to February 15, 2016. James A. Norman, Des Arc, charged with Failure to Pay. Guilty. Sentenced to Thirty-two days Prairie County Jail with Credit for Seven Served. Bradley T. Sanner, Des Arc, charged with Criminal Mischief. Plead Not Guilty. Hazen trial date.

State Cases Dshawn Nathan Harris, North Little Rock, charged with Failure to Maintain Control, Refuse to Submit to Chemical Test, Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver License-Class A Misdemeanor, Failure to Appear on a Written Summons x2 and DWI-First. Plead Not Guilty by Public Defender. Hearing set for February 11, 2016. Shane C. Wise, England, charged with Improper Window Tinting. Bond Forfeited. Billy Joe Plummer, North Little Rock, charged with Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver LicenseClass A Misdemeanor. Guilty. Sentenced to Fine and Cost of $285.00. Chase Dwayne Benson, North Little Rock, Charged w i t h P u b l i c Intoxication/Drinking in Public. Transfer Case to Hazen. Jesse James Billings, Searcy, charged with Exceeding Posted Speed 84 MPH/55 Zone. Bond Forfeited. Darrell T. Love, Pine Bluff, charged with Failure to Pay. Bond Forfeited.

Prairie County Courthouse News The following information was obtained from the records in the County Clerk’s office at the Prairie County Courthouse in Des Arc and DeValls Bluff on Tuesday, February 2, 2016:

Land Transfers Warranty Deed Carolyn Sanders, Grantor, hand paid by Gary Owen and Justin Owen, Grantees, the following lands lying in the County of Prairie: Part of the NE 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 35, T2N, R4W, Southern District .

Warranty Deed

The date and location for the PAT training in Prairie County is as follows: Thursday, February 11, 2016 at the Prairie County Fairgrounds near Hazen at 9:00 AM Thursday, March 10, 2016 at the Prairie County Fairgrounds near Hazen at 9:00 AM Note: You must be on time and be there for the whole training in order to be certified. If you have any questions feel free to call us at (870)

998-26314 in De Valls Bluff The Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national

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Wildlife officers with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission are investigating a video circulated on Facebook showing a deer being beaten with a textbook. The investigation began after AGFC officers were contacted by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources on Thursday of last week. Further investigation by AGFC officers revealed that the video was made in Arkansas by three Georgia males and one female from Arkansas. The individual seen beating the deer could be charged with a misdemeanor, fined up to $1,000 and receive up to a year in jail under Arkansas’s criminal animal cruelty law. He also could be charged with an AGFC violation of wanton waste of the deer and fined up to $2,500. Col. Todd Callaway, AGFC Chief of Enforcement, said he was disgusted by what he saw in the video.

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3) Model # 403 Augusta $42,450…BBALANCE OWED $16,500

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Lisa Carle and Brent Carle, Stuart Morden and Kristi Morden, Grantors, hand paid by Timothy Honeycutt and Minnie Honeycutt, Grantees, the following lands in Prairie County, Arkansas: A part of the N 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 34, T2N, R4W containing One Acre, 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 Tues., Feb. 2, 2016:: Hood, Paul Anthony, 42, charged with Rape and Sexual Assault. Intake date November 8, 2015. Carpenter, Matt Leo, 35, charged with Possession of Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Commitment. Intake date November 4, 2015. Hambrick, Seth A., 27, Commitment. Intake date December 10, 2015. Dulany, Malary L., 31, charged with Capital Murder, Kidnapping and Terroristic Threatening Intake date Dec. 19, 2015. Harrison, Samantha Jo, 31, charged with Breaking or Entering and Theft of Property x2. Intake date December 21, 2015. Clark, Ronnie Lee, 59, charged with Failure to Appear. Intake date January 6, 2016.

Shearer, Megan Leann, 26, Hold for Another Department. Intake date January 14, 2016. Harris, Nathan Dshawn, 38, charged with Failure to Appear. Intake date January 15, 2016. Cohen, Robert D., 34, Intake date January 21, 2016. Monroe, Traci, 23, charged with Failure to Appear. Intake date January 23, 2016. Johnson, Malcom J., 23, charged with Failure to Appear. Intake date January 23, 2016. Norman, James Andrew, 36, Commitment. Intake date January 25, 2016. Humbert, Lawrence James, 34, charged with Battery-Second Degree and Assault-Third Degree. Intake date January 21, 2016. Vandiepen, Frank N.J., 45, charged with Driving Without Insurance, Defective Equipment, Obstructing Governmental Operations and Failure to Pay Registration Fee. INtake date Janaury 30, 2016.

Ward, Shania Rachelle, 20, charged with Failure to Appear., Failure to Pay Registrationi Fee and No Driver License. Intake date February 1, 2016. Washington, Niesha L., 24, charged with Failure to Appear x3 and Driving with License Suspended. Intake date January 31, 2016. Drones, Cornell, James, 34, charged with Failure to Appear. Intake date February 1, 2016. Metcalf, Nicoe Jerel, 27, charged with Failure to Appear. Intake date January 30, 2016. Polk, Louis, 36, Commitment. Intake date January 29, 2016. Sweatt, Tyler Wayne, 25, charged with Failure to Pay Fine and Cost. Intake date January 26, 2016. Wiley, Issic Gregory, 47, Commitment. Intake date January 27, 2016.

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Does the future include Eagles chasing Drones ? Speaking of Drones and such: (recall the drone photos of downtown Des Arc in the Jan 21 Journal ?) It’s been recently reported that the Dutch National Police agency is working with a Hague-based company that trains eagles and other birds of prey to swoop down and pluck rogue unmanned drones out of the sky if the aircraft are being flown over restricted areas. Who knows ... how Amazon and Walmart will respond to that startling development - now that at least those two companies plan on utilizing drones to deliver purchases to customers’ doorsteps in the near future ?

A BEAUTIFUL BIRD: This eagle in flight was seen and captured on film by Newton Buckner of Des Arc.

Activities taking place here today The Attorney General’s office advises the following activities here today, Feb. 4: Attorney General Mobile Office: The mobile offices assist constituents with consumer-related issues in filing consumer complaints and providing information about scams, identity theft, fraud and other protections. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Des Arc Senior Center Prescription Drug Take Back: Authorities will be collecting prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, pet medicines, medicated ointments and lotions, inhalers, liquid medicines in glass or leak-proof containers and medicine samples. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Des Arc Senior Center Prescription drug take back partner: Sheriff Gary Burnett Digital You is a comprehensive, interactive educational program created by AT&T and Common Sense Media to offer tools, tips, apps, guidance and community education events for people of all ages and levels of online experience to learn more about how to have a safe and secure online experience. Digital You Teen Presentation: Teenagers will be taught how to safely and responsibly navigate their digital lives. 1:45 to 2:30 p.m. Hazen Elementary School Digital You Senior Presentation: Seniors and older adults who are digital newcomers will be given tips and tricks to learn how to use mobile devices, navigate the Internet, recognize scams, keep private information secure, back up data and more so that they can be empowered online. 10:30 to 11 a.m. Des Arc Senior Center Prairie County Parent/Teacher Child Safety Resource Educational Booth: Resources will be available for parents and teachers to educate children about Internet safety and provide Child ID kits, ID bracelets and more. 2 to 3 p.m. Hazen

Powerball ticket wins $100,000 for Beebe man Kenneth Rettig of Beebe is $100,000 richer after winning the prize in the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery ‘s Powerball game. Kenneth purchased the ticket at Aha Enterprises on W. Center Street in Beebe. Fot selling the winning ticket, the store is eligible to receive a $1,000 retailer bonus. Rettig said he told his wife first. He plans to pay off his home with his prize money.

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Presidential and Preferential Primary Election

MARCH 1, 2016

EARLY VOTING February 16, 2016 - February 29, 2016 Voters wishing to cast an Early Voting Ballot beginning on Monday. February 16, 2016, hours are 8 AM to 6 PM at the Des Arc and DeValls Bluff Courthouses. Saturday voting hours will be 10 AM to 4 PM. Last day for casting an Early Voting Ballot will be Monday, February 29, 2016, at 5 PM.

MARCH 1, 2016 Polls Open at 7:30 AM - Close at 7:30 PM POLLING SITES

1. Belcher /Tyler-----Slovak Community Center 2. Bullard/Hickory Plains---Hickory Plains Methodist Church 3. Calhoun-----Sand Hill Fire Station 4. Center/Union----Prairie County Fairgrounds 5. Des Arc------Northside Community Center 6. Hazen City, Ward 1---Hazen Municipal Courtroom 7. Hazen City, Ward 2---Farm Bureau Building 8. Hazen City, Ward 3---Hazen Civic Center 9. Hazen Country------Hazen Fire Station

10. Lower Hill City---Biscoe Fire Station 11. Lower Hill Country/Upper Hill ----Biscoe Fire Station 12. Roc Roe City----Ulm Community Building 13. Roc Roe Country----Ulm Community Building 14. Wattensaw City----DeValls Bluff City Hall 15. Wattensaw Country----DeValls Bluff City Hall 16. White River, Ward 1----Des Arc Assembly of God Church 17. White River, Ward 2----Des Arc Courtroom 18. White River, Ward 3----Des Arc City Hall 19. White River Country----Courthouse Annex

After the polls close, the precinct ballots will be tabulated at the Prairie County Courthouse in Des Arc. The Prairie County Election Commission along with the Prairie County Clerk’s office and the Prairie County Treasurer’s office will tabulate the unofficial results from the voting machines. The Prairie County Election Commission will certify the official results within 10 days after the election to the Arkansas Secretary of State’s office. Prairie County Election Commission Rita Dobson Chairperson----501 516 6061 Stan Ferguson 501 516 5696 Harvey Joe Sanner----501 516 7000

Republican Candidates 2016 Presidential Candidates Jeb Bush Ben Carson Gov. Chris Christie Ted Cruz Carly Fiornia Lindsay Graham Mike Huckabee Bobby Jindal John R.Kaisch Ron Paul Marco Rubio Rick Santorum Donald J.Trump US Senate Senator John Boozman Curtis Coleman Circuit/County Clerk

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Additional Information Prairie County Clerk Des Arc 870-256-4434 Prairie County Clerk DeValls Bluff 870 998-2314

Non-Partisan 2016

Democratic Candidates 2016 Presidential Candidates

State Supreme Court Chief Justice Position 1 State Supreme Court Justice Courtney Goodson Judge Dan Kemp

Hillary Clinton Roque “Rocky”De La Fuente Martin J.O”Malley Bernie Sanders James Valentine John Wolfe

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Prairie County Sheriff/Collector

Clark W. Mason Judge Shawn A. Womack

James “Jim” Hamric Rick Hickman

State District Court District 23 Division 2

Prairie County Treasurer

Judge Mark Derrick Phyllis Worley

Tamara Dabney Becky Johnson

Justice of Peace District #3 Judy Hinson Mary Sue Roe