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Falling snow at Riverfront Park early last Friday morning

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EAGLE BASKETBALL 5 PM Jan. 28 @ Pal-Wheatley Jan. 29 @ Carlisle Feb. 1 @ England Feb. 2 Clarendon here

SAT., JAN. 30 9 AM Pee Wee Basketball High School Gymnasium

MON., FEB. 1, 6:00 P.M. Zoning Board meeting City Council Chambers City Hall (see page 13)

Hudson Goodman, 1st grade, on sled

MON., FEB. 1, 8-4:30 Last Day to Register to Vote March 1 (County Clerk’s Office advises that previous notice of Jan. 29 was in error.)

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

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

Hudson Goodman on sled being pulled by Jarrett Hambrick

From left: Garrett Goodman, 9th grade; Hudson Goodman, 1st grade; Eyan Holloway, 7th grade and Jarrett Hambrick, 7th grade. Garrett and Hudson are the sons of Ronnie and Amy Goodman.

Eyan is the son of Holly Holloway and Jarrett is the son of Randy and Garri Lynn Hambrick

Having lots of fun in Friday morning’s 3” snow, at the Goodman residence Commissioners meet Friday for preliminary election work Poll workers training scheduled The Prairie County Election Commissioners will meet at 12 noon on Friday January 29, for the purpose of conducting preliminary business for the upcoming Presidential and Preferred Primary Election on Tuesday, March 1, 2016.

Required poll workers training sessions will be held on Thursday, Feb. 11, at the AAM Building in Des Arc, and on Thursday, Feb.

18, in the courtroom of the De Valls Blufff City Hall.

Training sessions will begin at 9 am.

For further information, you may contact one of the following Commissioners: Rita Dobson, Chairperson, Des Arc, 501 516 7264 Stan Ferguson, Des Arc, 501 516 5156 Harvey Joe Sanner, Des Arc, 501 516 7000

Two highway projects for Prairie County include replacing I-40 bridge Arkansas Highway Commission Approves Bid for improvements to a roadway in Prairie County, according to Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) officials.

The purpose of this project is to reconstruct the Tourist Information Center facilities that service east and west bound lanes of Interstate 40, located east of Hazen.

ObituaRies Pgs. 3 & 4

Susie Collins, 83, Stuttgart Donna Eddins, 85, Hot Springs Brewer Hefner, 89, Searcy Christy Hickman, 40, Stuttgart James Joslin, 46, Stuttgart Constance Knott, 89, Stuttgart Harold Lammers, 73, Stuttgart James Lawson, 72, Searcy Mary Oliver, 92, Stuttgart Betty Plafcn, 89, Tennessee Barry Roy, 58, Brinkley Elmer Ulry, 95, Pine Bluff Thomas Whiteside, 17, DV Bluff

White River Bridge at Des Arc - Snow falling early Friday morning, January 22

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Crow Paving, INC. of Morrilton was awarded the contract at $4,826,679.88.

Construction is scheduled to begin in two to four weeks, weather permitting.

Completion is expected in mid-2017.

The Arkansas State Highway Commission has approved a bid for a larger project in Prairie County, according to AHTD. The purpose of this project is to replace the existing bridge where Interstate 40 crosses the White River.

Johnson Brothers Corporation, a Southland Company of Roanoke, TX was awarded the contract at $77,659,482.80.

Construction is scheduled to begin in two to four weeks, weather permitting.

Completion is expected in late 2019.

Freezing rain, before changing to snow, at Des Arc early Friday morning

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A Formula for More Murder

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There is much news about one of the most controversial issues of our day. Since it competes with the noise that invariably accompanies any discussion of it, especially in a presidential election year, it can be difficult to peel the details free of the decibels. The issue, yes, is abortion: a shameful if legal practice, some sincerely believe, and some more sincerely than others; though the question at hand is apportioning the shame among the political class.

A federal district judge this week effectively granted class action status to the patients of Planned Parenthood in Arkansas, which successfully challenged Gov. Hutchinson’s order denying it Medicaid reimbursement for its low-income clients. Almost certain to follow will be a permanent injunction against the state, which has failed to demonstrate that Planned Parenthood was in violation of any state or federal law.

Mr. Hutchinson, who knew, or should have known, that his order would be stayed, acted after release of those videos that purported to show Planned Parenthood “selling” fetal tissue from abortions. He knew, or should have known, that Planned Parenthood in Arkansas does not perform surgical abortions and thus has not, cannot, “sell” such material. In fact only two Planned Parenthood clinics, one in California and the other in Washington State, provided tissue to research institutions or medical schools, and the law permitted them to recover expenses. Selling? A stretch. Profit?

None.

Now a Texas grand jury empaneled to investigate whether Planned Parenthood had trafficked in fetal tissue (no, it concluded) instead has charged two individuals who produced the videos of forging the documents they used to gain access to Planned Parenthood’s representatives. The videos, edited beyond mere distortion and using grim scenes that implied, falsely, were obtained from a Planned Parenthood clinic, were long ago discredited. Or were they?

Not in today’s public arena, where there’s always room for additional outrage. Facts be damned; when they prove inconvenient to the political narrative, just keep repeating the lie.

Carly Fiorina, who famously described seeing a video of an infant “its heart beating, its legs kicking, and somebody says, ‘We have to keep it alive so we can harvest its brain,’” wouldn’t budge. (No one, including Fiorina, can find the video). Asked about the Texas grand jury’s findings, she again simply doubled-down: “Planned Parenthood has been trafficking in body parts.”

Similarly, Marco Rubio repeated the “selling” of “body parts” charge and lamented that the filmmakers were in the dock. Ben Carson, too, sympathized with the indicted, who he said had “exposed Planned Parenthood’s heinous and illegal activities.” Nor could Arkansas’s own Mike Huckabee resist; it was “a sick day when the government punishes those who expose evil.”

Fiorina, Carson and Huckabee will end their campaigns shortly and Rubio’s is increasingly troubled, so their babble will evaporate. At this writing we have yet to hear from Messrs. Trump and Cruz about the Texas backfire, or the other investigations -- “countless,” moaned a Planned Parenthood supporter.

Actually, they are not countless. Five committees -five -- of the U.S. House have undertaken inquiries, all of them led by ferocious abortion opponents who nonetheless pledged fair and impartial fact-finding.

The Judiciary Committee announced its first hearing thusly: “Planned Parenthood Exposed: Examining the Horrific Abortion Practices at the Nation’s Largest Abortion Provider.”

Five governors have formally investigated Planned Parenthood in their states. The five investigations produced nothing. Seven other states, at the behest of lower-ranking officials, looked for lawbreaking by Planned Parenthood. They found none.

Governors of yet another eight states have refused demands for investigations of Planned Parenthood in their jurisdictions for want of evidence, and because none provide fetal tissue. "We do not launch investigations in the state of New Hampshire on rumor,” said Gov. Maggie Hassan said. “We do not launch criminal investigations because somebody edits a tape."

So the investigations are countable, and all the work of public officials who might be fearful of being held accountable for squandering taxpayer money were not the passions of their supporters so inflamed and their information so selectively chosen.

The same social and political dynamic was at work in 2013 when the Arkansas legislature approved the antiabortion Heartbeat Protection Act over the veto of thenGov. Mike Beebe. Blatantly unconstitutional, Beebe warned, and a waste of taxpayer resources. This month the U.S. Supreme Court proved him correct on both counts. Attorney General Leslie Rutledge was technically correct in stating she had a duty to defend the anti-abortion law, just as she defended, thus far to no avail, Mr. Hutchinson’s directive against Planned Parenthood. Doing so will cost her no votes even among otherwise cost-conscious taxpayers.

Perhaps a bit of outrage is indeed in order. Destinedto-fail legal appeals. Witch hunt investigations intended not to investigate but to energize a political base.

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Picture a world in which most of the people you encounter — on the street or at work, in stores or classrooms, at the movies or in church — are openly carrying guns.

That’s the world Second Amendment absolutists are promoting when they repeat their mantra, “The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun,” and blame mass murder victims for not going about armed.

They’re wrong. More gun carrying is actually a formula for more murder.

To understand why, we need to look at two things — the nature of most American murders, and the nature of most American murderers.

Five mass shootings garnered the bulk of the news coverage about gun violence last year. But the 40 people slain in these well-known massacres account for a very small proportion of the 11,000 Americans who die in gun homicides each year.

President Barack Obama referred to that carnage in his recent remarks on gun violence, when he announced some modest executive orders to register more gun sellers and strengthen background checks on buyers.

“Every time I think about those kids it gets me mad,” he said of the 2012 massacre of elementary school children in Connecticut. But, he added, “it happens on the streets of Chicago every day.”

Indeed it does. And throughout the land. The bulk of America’s gun homicides happen in a slow, daily, bloody grind.

Few involve mass murders by deranged strangers or terrorists. According to FBI data, 90 percent of murders in America involve a single victim. Four out of five victims are acquainted with their killers, and over a third of murders are committed by intimate partners or family members.

“Most homicides are momentary lapses,” a Kansas law enforcement official explains. “They happen in fits of anger or fights over drugs.”

Talk about “good guys” and “bad guys” is fine for

cowboy movies. But in the real world, most killers were (more or less) good guys until they lost it and became murderers. Carrying a gun probably won’t protect you against the ordinary murderer you know.

Of course, some murderers aren’t ordinary. A handful of killers want to slay large numbers of strangers. But because random mass shootings are relatively rare, the shooters will always have the advantage of surprise — whether you’re armed or not.

Replay the Sandy Hook Elementary School murders with kindergarten teachers packing handguns.

When the murderer enters the classroom in that event, what does he do first? He shoots the teacher.

Or are teachers supposed to draw their guns whenever the classroom door opens?

Sure, you can make up a scenario in which an armed bystander might limit a mass killing. It’s far more likely, though, that a civilian “good guy with a gun” would overreact and turn a misunderstanding into a bloodbath. Or that more people will kill each other in fits of anger.

This may explain why so few people have been ready to try the absolutist solution. Outside law enforcement, barely 3 percent of Americans carry guns outside the house on a daily basis.

A recent study looked at that 3 percent. More than half of them acknowledged losing their temper and getting into fights, smashing things, or having other angry outbursts.

Armed, angry, and impulsive: People who feel the need to have their guns with them all the time aren’t a bulwark against violence — they’re more likely a source of it.

Such people are less like Gary Cooper in High Noon and more like the man in Chapel Hill, North Carolina who brought his rifle along when he went to complain to his neighbors about parking issues — and ended up murdering them.

The “good guys with guns” jingle advertises a phony fix to the real problem of gun violence in America.

A Look Ahead Groups busy gathering signatures for ballot issues Signature gathering is well underway for issues that could make the November 2016 ballot. Let us take a look ahead for important dates to keep in mind. Keep up on election dates here.

The deadline for submission of signatures for the proposed ballot initiatives is July 8.

A initiated amendment petition must contain at least 84,859 signatures and the required numbers from each of at least fifteen counties.

An initiated act petition must contain at least 67,887 signatures and the required numbers from each of at least fifteen counties.

More information can be found about the requirements through the Arkansas Secretary of State 2015-2016 Initiatives and Referenda Handbook.

Arkansans have until February 1 to register to vote in the March 1 primary elections. If you have not registered or need to change your address, go here for a voter registration form, information about registration and voter eligibility.

The deadline to submit a voter registration form to be eligible to vote on November 8 for the general election and on the ballot measures is October 10.

On Jan. 13, the Arkansas Attorney General issued an opinion on a proposed bal-

lot title to make the medical use of marijuana legal. The proposed amendment was rejected. The AG's opinion stated that, "you may, if you wish, redesign the proposed measure and ballot title, and then resubmit."

Three other petitions regarding marijuana production and consumption have been approved for signature gathering.

Other approved petitions circulating for the 2016 ballot include proposals regarding term limits for state legislators, alcohol sales, election requirements for legalizing alcohol sales, limiting the number of amendments the legislature can refer to the public, campaign finance, and the inclusion of gender identity and sexual orientation as a protected class under state law. Read more about these citizen initiatives below.

In addition to these potential measures, legislators have referred three constitutional amendments to voters. The language of those amendments can be found below.

Get engaged. Get informed. Over the next several months, the Public Policy Center will research all referred ballot issues, and will publish fact sheets and other educational materials about the issues ahead of the November 2016 election.

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Iowa Caucus, reminds me of Groundhog Day

By Glenn Mollette

I have watched the movie titled Groundhog Day with actor Bill Murray.

Looking back I'm wondering if that movie was about the Iowa Caucus.

The caucus just keeps coming back and back and it seems we just can't escape the Iowa Caucus.

Groundhog Day is coming and the best news about the annual holiday is that the Iowa Caucus will be over! There is a bad rumor though that if the groundhog sees his shadow we will have six more weeks of Iowa!

I know Iowa is a great state with great people but why must our country be pounded with the ongoing onslaught of Iowa, Iowa and more Iowa Caucus?

Personally, I'm sick of hearing about the Iowa Caucus. CNN and Fox news started talking about the Iowa Caucus over a year ago and for the last six months it seems Iowa has been mentioned every day.

I get it. Iowa is the first rung on the ladder to the Presidency. Candidates who miss this rung have further to step up to New Hampshire and with a little less momentum. Although it appears Donald Trump could lose both caucuses and still be the Republican nominee, he isn't taking any chances.

Iowa is being treated to about as much Trump as they can probably stand.

Past Presidents have gladly taken Iowa and then moved on with the

wind behind their march to victory. You remember George W. Bush in 2000 and Barack Obama in 2008. However, winning Iowa has not always been the answer. John Kerry won the caucus in 2004.

Robert Dole won it in 1988. Rick Santorum won Iowa in 2012 and it led to nothing except a life of more campaigning, raising money and speaking to hamburger joint crowds who are killing time before their next doctors' appointments.

Mike Huckabee won Iowa and had a lot of momentum in 2008. Unfortunately, Iowans hardly know who he is as he moves along in his RV speaking to crowds that he could almost assemble in an old fashioned telephone booth, if anybody remembers what those were. I actually thought Huckabee would do a little better than he is doing. He had a national television program on Fox that aired on prime Saturday and Sunday evenings. Iowans and apparently few others were paying attention to his program, or maybe they were.

I started to say I feel sorry for Huckabee, Santorum, Rand Paul, Chris Christie and Martin O' Malley and others but I don't. I feel sorry for the people in Iowa. The good people in Iowa can't go to the local Dairy Queen without having a political candidate staring at them or trying to shake hands. I would say the people of

Iowa might be more tired of the Iowa Caucus than most Americans. At least we can turn off the television. They can't step for politicians and media people.

Groundhog Day is coming Iowa. When the day finally comes they will all be gone. Rest awhile and reclaim your lives because unfortunately in two years we will have to go through the caucus again and then again and then again.

Now, I'm starting to understand a little more what Bill Murray's character was going through in the movie Groundhog Day. Glenn Mollette is an American Syndicated Columnist and Author.

He is the author of eleven books and read in all 50 states.

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and Helen Booth, Katherine and Helen Bacon, Lena Russell, Lela Mae Livesay, Louise Green, Pauline Lumpkin, Christine and Evelyn Wicklund, Rule House, Margret Herron, Juanita Loretz, Sally Gipson and Mrs. Chas. A. Riner.

Mrs. T. W. Ragan and Mrs. Chas Riner entertained the Owl Club Saturday evening at the home of Mrs. Ragan. At the close of the games, high score prize was won by Mrs. Delmas Brown.

W. E. Witter of Des Arc, chairman of the Prairie County Republican Party, attended a meeting of the State Committee in Little Rock on Tuesday.

D. N. Misenhimer, County Superintendent of Schools, issues a notice of expenses of public schools in Northern District of Prairie County for the year of 1932-33. The school districts are Cross Roads, Plainview, Des Arc, Hodges, Brown Grove, Johnson Chapel, Hickory Plains, Aiken, Edwards, Thurman Mt. McGregor and Independence. Des Arc School District had the highest instruction cost at $14,500; the lowest was $300 at Independence.

Our old friend, J. W. Tarkington of the Johnson Chapel neighborhood, was in town trading on Saturday. He was riding a very fine mule, a pair of which he has for sale.

County Clerk B. R. Harrison attended the regular weekly luncheon of the Lions Club at DeValls Bluff yesterday.

Messrs. G. T. Hall and G. W. Sparks of the Des Arc Veneer Co., were business visitors to Memphis this week.

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he United States Employment Service of the War Management Commission is working with County Labor Sub Committees to organize each community in Arkansas into a separate farm labor unit. J. H. Davis has been instructed to work in Prairie County and select the name of one person in each community who is active in community affairs and who is interested in agriculture. These men will be designated as Volunteer Farm Placement Representatives.

Men who have thus far been appointed are J. H. Wegs, V. A. Carter, Jack Bull, L. F. Seidenstricker, Wm. Seidenschwarz, J. R. Covington, J. H. Hull E. B. Standford, L. H. Frizzell, C. E. Myers, Guy R. Clifton, J. H. Davis, N. J. Whiteside and Kermit Ross. Individuals who will perform any farm labor to help with this year’s crops are urged to leave names with these Farm Placement Representatives.

Sgt. Tollie Eans writes: I need to change my address to APO 939, Postmaster, Seattle, Wash. Here’s luck to you and your buddies, Tollie. There’s a long row to hoe, my boy, but in the end, victory is ours!

Our young friend, Lynville Buchanan, who has finished six weeks course in welding in Little Rock, is home to spend the weekend with parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Buchanan of Union Township.

L. T. Eans, W. O. Akin and S. S. Conder, prominent citizens of the Northside, were in town trading Saturday.

Frank F. Norfleet of Des Arc writes: You’d probably be interested to know that I am serving as Chaplain of the House of Representatives for this session. I am rooming right close to Beech Eddins.

He is doing a good job and he is the poor man’s friend in the legislature. He is on the Agriculture Conservation of Natural Resources, refunding, flood control, levee and drainage committees. He is sober and industrious and has the respect of his colleagues.

Our old friend, O. C. Baugh of this city informs us that he received word last week that his cousin, Mrs. E. M. Lively, died ar her home in Dallas.

Mrs. Lively was a sister to the late Editor J. J. Baugh of Searcy, and one time publisher at Des Arc. Our old friend, A. R. Hamby of the Northside, has our thanks for wood on subscription the past week.

Our friend, T. J. Jones, successful farmer near Des Arc was a pleasant caller at the Journal office while in town Monday and renewed his subscription.

Mrs. Rebecca Walthall of Biscoe, one of Prairie County’s most experienced business women has our thanks for cash on subscription.

In town shopping Saturday were Mr. and Mrs. Alta Hambrick of the Northside, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Bell of the Oak Prairie community, and Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Ballowe of the East Side.

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r. James D. Grable, who has operated the Grable Clinic at Des Arc since December 1953, has accepted a position as associate with Dr. R. S. Smith Clinic in Portageville, Mo. Dr. Grable and wife, the former Virginia White, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest White of Little Rock, and three children, are moving next Tuesday.

In the Cabot Invitational Tournament last week four basketball players on the Des Arc teams made All-Tournament: girls, Joetha Bell, Othadene Rollins and Jeannie Sue Watkins; and one boy, Sonny Wallace. Teams that beat Des Arc in the finals were Rosebud boys and Searcy girls.

Mrs. Dada Greer, president of the Des Arc Garden Club, announces that the club will sponsor a Spaghetti Supper at the school lunchroom next Monday night, Jan. 27, at 6:30 p. m. The funds will be used for improving the City Park in front of the County Seat Courthouse.

The supper fee is $1.00 per person.

In a speech, given today in the U. S. Senate, Senator J. W. Fulbright of Arkansas described the imminent danger with which America is faced today. In analogy, he compared the situation of the United States today with that of a century ago when the American people were “fast drifting toward the abyss of a tragic and disastrous war.” The cause, said Fulbright, an “incumbent Administration” which has dulled the nation’s awareness of the danger it faces.

It is handing out “the same bland diet of sugar-coated half-truths that has made us fat and immobile in the past five years.”

Billy W. Bell, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Bell of Hickory Plains, Rt. 2, Des Arc, has been awarded a letter in football for the 1957

season at the Oklahoma Military Academy in Claremore, Okla. Cadet Bell is on the military school’s high school team.

Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Kocourek of DeValls Bluff were here Sunday seeing after their farm west of Des Arc known as the Walter Williams place, occupied by the Baker family.

When his dog bayed at a bobcat in a log, he went back to Raymond Cormack’s farm. Raymond got his gun and killed the cat that weighed about 25 pounds.

The Red Onion Club, organized several years ago by Charlie Smith and Oscar Norman, is still active. They recently had a coon dinner. Last Friday night, they enjoyed a fried chicken supper put on by H. L. Pirtle, E. O. Hamilton, Dale DeVorak, James Russell Crowly and Bez Roe. Chef Ted Bures was assisted by Jack Osborne in preparing the meal but Mrs. Dale (Ernestine) DeVorak gets credit for the delicious pies. This Friday night, a turkey dinner is being supplied by Gene W. Moore, L. R. Brown, Ray Conder, Leo Simmons and Willis Eddins. Members contributed $25 each to purchase a cafe building one block south of Rock Island Depot where meetings are held.

Des Arc teams won all three games with Hazen at the local gym Tuesday night. Jr. Girls, 43-10; Barbara Bryant and Joyce Simmons taking scoring honors. Sr. Girls, 48-18, Bell was high for the Eagles. Sr. Boys, 50-30, Morton and Carlisle were high pointers. Griffithville junior boys beat Des Arc here today 26-24; Jerry Hinson made 8, Cunningham, 7 for Des Arc. Miss Wanda Dicks is a new stenographer at Des Arc Lumber Co., replacing Miss Sharon Roe, who will go to work at the First National Bank in Memphis.

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Brewer Hefner, educator/veteran, dies unexpectedly at Searcy

Thursday, February 4, 1932 merica, Great Britain, France and Italy, meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, announced at an extraordinary meeting of the League of Nations Council today that the Sino-Japanese fighting must “come to an end” and that they had decided to make further diplomatic efforts to stop it. The German delegate made a similar cordial statement.

Senator Joe T. Robinson of Arkansas is declared to be one of the distinguished lawyers and jurists of the country who is under serious consideration by President Hoover for appointment to the U. S. Supreme Court to succeed Associate Justice Holmes. The relationship between President Hoover and Senator Robinson has been friendly, despite their membership in opposing parties.

When America goes to church on the three days preceding George Washington’s birthday this year, it will be to open ‘unofficially’ a celebration never paralleled in all history - a celebration in which those who participate will honor themselves in doing honor to the nation’s founder. Those whose Sabbath begins at sundown on the sixth day will honor the memory of Washington; others will celebrate their Sabbath on Saturday; all other religious groups will pay tribute on Sunday.

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Constance Knott Services held at was secretary at Hazen Sunday for Riceland Foods Thomas L. Whiteside Constance Renken Knott, 89, of Stuttgart died Monday, Jan. 18, 2016, at Baptist Health-Stuttgart.

Mrs. Knott was born Aug. 5, 1926, to W.F. and Gertrude Erna Hemme Renken. She was retired from Riceland Foods as executive secretary to L.C. Carter. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Stuttgart.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant brother, William Renken; her first husband, G.R. Jones; and her second husband, Roscoe Knott.

Survivors are cousins, step-children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and her dedicated sitters, Lurline Moten and Diann Wofford.

Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Friday at St. John’s Lutheran Church with visitation beginning at 10 a.m.

Burial was in Lone Tree Cemetery by Turpin Funeral Home of Stuttgart.

Christy Hickman buried Saturday at Shady Grove Christy Renee Hickman, 40, of Stuttgart passed away Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016, at UAMS in Little Rock.

Christy was born Jan. 31, 1975, in Stuttgart. She was a graduate of Stuttgart High School and graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Arkansas at Monticello with a BSE. She was a second-grade teacher at Park Avenue Elementary School and loved her school kids dearly. She was a member of the Chemosabes group and Team Chickman at Park Avenue school. She was also affiliated with The Lighthouse Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Larry Wayne “Jerry” Brantley and Patsy Hurst Maddox.

Survivors are her husband, Will Hickman and their children, William Albert “Will” Hickman Jr. and Morgan Grace Hickman of the home; one brother, Eddie Wayne Kirby of Leland, North Carolina; two step-brothers, Roy Wayne Maddox of Texas and David Maddox of Stuttgart; two sisters, Michelle Kirby Hale of Mansfield, Missouri, and Jerrie Dee Brantley of Cabot; father- and motherin-law, William “Bill” and Janie Hickman of Stuttgart; step-father, Roy Maddox of Prairie Grove, Arkansas; sisters-in-law, Liz Flake of Stuttgart, Piper Ault of Ada Valley and Whitney Tibbitt of Springdale; brother-inlaw, Ray Hickman of Stuttgart; and several other relatives.

Funeral services, officiated by Bro. Steve Bushey, were at 11 a.m. Saturday at Turpin Funeral Home followed by private burial in Shady Grove Cemetery near Clarendon.

Zachary Thomas Lee Whiteside, 17, of De Valls Bluff, died Friday, January 18, 2016. Zachary was a student at Hazen High School.

It was reported that Thomas was outside in the cold too long and died of hyperthermia.

He is survived by his father and step-mother, Jason and Crystal Whiteside; his mother, Chessnie McKinney; two sisters, Alexas Whiteside of De Valls Bluff and Ashley Gibson of Oklahoma; four brothers, Seath Whiteside, Christopher Whiteside, Slayden Whiteside of DeValls Bluff and Curtis Gibson of Oklahoma; grandmother, Tresha Dickey; grandfather, Allyn Wilson; nephew, Gabriel Franks and friend, Brandy Gibson.

Funeral services were at 3:00 P.M. Sunday, January 24, at the Community Center in Hazen.

Elmer L. Ulry buried Saturday in Hazen Cemetery Elmer L. “Buddy” Ulry, 85, of Pine Bluff passed away Monday, January 18, 2016.

He was born February 27, 1930 in De Valls Bluff, Arkansas and graduated from Ulm High School in 1947. He served in the U.S. Air Force for four years during the Korean conflict. He retired from International Paper with 33 years service.

Elmer was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred James Ulry and Orphie Mae Hendricks Ulry; a brother, Henry A. Ulry and his loving friend, Alma Walker Powell.

He is survived by a brother James Earl Ulry and wife, Rosemary of Greenbrier, Arkansas and a devoted friend and caretaker, Bobby Ashcraft of Whitehall, Arkansas.

Funeral services were at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, January 23, at Westbrook Funeral Home chapel in Hazen, with Bro. Freddie Mark Wilcox officiating.

Burial followed in the Hazen Cemetery.

Mary Oliver dies at Stuttgart Mary Frances Dumond Oliver, 92, of Stuttgart, Arkansas, went to meet the Lord on Saturday, January 23, 2016. She was born September 27, 1923.

She was preceded in death by husband, R. B. Oliver; parents, Curtis Dumond and Jacie Pittman Dumond; sister, Vergie McCollum; and son-in-law, Charles Carnahan, all of Stuttgart.

Survivors are daughters, Lynne Siems (Curtis) and Karen Carnahan of Stuttgart and Brooks Holt (Dennis) of Charleston, South Carolina; six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

A memorial celebration of life service will be held Thursday, January 28, at 11:00 a.m. in the sanctuary of First Christian Church in Stuttgart.

Thank You! Words can never express our sincere appreciation to everyone for the calls, cards, flowers, gifts, food and most of all, for your prayers for our family at this difficult time.

Thank you to Brother Eddie Addison for your support and comforting words; also, to my church family, friends and relatives for your many kindnesses.

Please continue to keep us in your prayers.

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Brewer Lee Hefner of Searcy, Arkansas, died unexpectedly Friday, January 22, 2016. He was born in Antioch on June 30, 1926, to Walter Lonnie Hefner and Vela Harrison Hefner, one of eight sons and two daughters. His parents; sister, Vernell Edwards; and brothers Dueward, Vernice, Louie, Bill and Jerrell precede him in death.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Billy Jo (Josie Morton) Hefner; daughter, Angela Hefner Less and son-in-law, David, of Memphis; his adored grandchild, Emma McGraw Less; and many family members and friends. Surviving siblings are Carthel Hefner of McCrory, Dale Hefner of Beebe and Mattie Ruth Fisher (Jim) of Beebe.

Drafted as an 18-yearold during his senior year at Beebe High School, Brewer honorably served in the U.S. Army/20th Air Force during World War II. He attended the University of Arkansas and Beebe Junior College before receiving a bachelor's degree from the University of Central Arkansas, master's degree from the University of Memphis and special 30hour school administration certificate through the University of Tennessee. He also was awarded a mathematics fellowship to the University of North Texas.

Brewer Hefner truly believed in the transformative power of education and spent his entire professional career as an educator, administrator and mentor in Mississippi County. He was a teacher and high school principal in Keiser and was West Elementary principal in Osceola. In 1963, he was named superintendent of Osceola Public Schools, retiring in 1986.

Brewer L. Hefner In retirement, he was an educational facilities consultant to The Cromwell Firm.

He served as president of the Osceola Kiwanis Club; president of the Arkansas Athletic Association; and chair of the administrative board of First United Methodist Church in Osceola. As a member of North Central Association accreditation committees, he traveled to other school districts to ensure high standards of teaching.

Brewer Hefner was a loyal supporter of the University of Arkansas and a dedicated Razorback fan. He was a faithful member of First United Methodist Church in Searcy.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church (304 North Main Street, Searcy AR 72143); St. Mary's Episcopal School Community Fund (60 Perkins Extd., Memphis TN University of 38117); Arkansas Libraries (365 McIlroy Avenue, Fayetteville AR 72701); or a charity of choice.

A Celebration of Life was held Monday, January 25, 2016, at First United Methodist Church, in Searcy.

Arrangements by SmithWestbrook Funeral Home.

Barry Roy, Brinkley native, served with Arkansas State Police Barry Roy was born the second child of Eugene and Jean Roy of Brinkley, AR, on April 18, 1957.

Barry graduated from Brinkley High School in 1975 and spent several years helping his father run the family gas station. In 1979, he married Jeanette Vaughan.

Barry’s dream was to become a trooper for the Arkansas State Police; working towards that goal, he went on to complete his Bachelor of Arts in Criminology in 1982. Barry’s desire to become a trooper was fulfilled in October of 1987 when he was hired on by the Arkansas State Police. He was assigned to Troop E, Arkansas County.

Barry and Jeanette moved their small family to Dewitt, AR. He later transferred to the Criminal Investigation Division of the Arkansas State Police and moved back to Brinkley, AR. Barry was ordained a deacon at First Baptist Church Dewitt in 1989, and taught men’s Sunday school at First Baptist Church in Brinkley for many years. Barry found joy in driving the bus for FBC Brinkley’s youth group. Some of his favorite times were the trips he took to Belize, Central America, where he cooked, cleaned, worked in church construction, and served in the villages. Barry’s greatest test of faith began when he was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in 2011.

Barry retired from the

Barry Roy State Police after 28 years of service on March 3, 2015.

He enjoyed a brief time of fellowship with his family and community before his health took another turn and he was diagnosed with a transplant related lymphoma.

Barry died Friday, January 18, 2016, surrounded by his wife and children.

He is survived by his wife Jeanette Roy; parents Eugene and Jean Roy; siblings Debra Thompson, Kathy Emerson, and Kerry Roy; son Barry Roy and wife Cynthia; daughters, Audry ( Jenna) Castleberry and husband Caleb, Kara Beth Roy, Kendra Jeanette Merritt and husband David; son Keegan Eugene Roy; daughter Kayla Michelle Roy; grandchildren Katelyn Belle Roy and William Harold Roy; and a host of nieces, nephews, and inlaws.

Funeral services were Monday, January 25, at Brinkley First Baptist Church with burial following at Oaklawn Cemetery.

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Joslin was editor of the Tri-Lakes, Three Rivers and River Valley & Ozark zoned editions of the DemocratGazette.

An Arkansas native and graduate of Arkansas Tech University, Joslin worked at newspapers in England, Stuttgart, Russellville and Pine Bluff before joining the Democrat-Gazette. He was a page designer with the Democrat-Gazette from 2007-09. He joined the zoned editions editorial staff in 2011 and was promoted to editor in 2012.

“James had a heart of gold and was always worried about the needs of everyone else,” said Staci Miller Franklin, niche publications director for the Democrat-Gazette. “On his vacation day [Monday], he texted his staff to make sure they were doing OK. James treated everyone like family, and that’s what we will miss the most.

“He was full of love, life and hunting or fishing stories. I can’t imagine anyone ever meeting James and not loving him.”

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Donna Eddins, was former Stuttgart resident Donna Burke Eddins, 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 20, 2016. She was a resident of West Shores Retirement Center in Hot Springs. She was born to A.D. and Betty Mitchell Burke on July 16, 1930, in Clarendon, Ark., later moving to Stuttgart where she was raised.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Holly Eddins Smith; her husband of 64 years, Howard C. Eddins; brothers, Claude D. Burke and Col. (Ret.) Lloyd L. Burke; and sister, Dorothy R. Burke.

She was a graduate of Stuttgart High School where she was a cheerleader and participated in the band. Her business career started in the insurance business with her receiving her license and being employed by ShieldsHorst & Company. She was a member of First United Methodist Church where she did volunteer work and later served on the parsonage committee. She was also a Girl Scout troop leader.

Donna later went to work with Howard at Eddins Sales Service where they manufactured grain carts until retirement. At that time, they moved to Hot Springs to be on Lake Hamilton which they both loved.

She is survived by daughters, Diane and David Relyea of Almyra and Tracy and Steve Zimmer of Bonnerdale; four grandsons, two step grandsons; five great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Services were Tuesday, January 26, at Turpin Funeral Home in Stuttgart.

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Stuttgart editor dies in hunting-related accident A niche publications editor with the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette died Monday, January 18, 2016 in a hunting-related accident in Arkansas County.

James K. Joslin, 46, of Stuttgart was hunting in a rural area near Lodge Corner and Bayou Meto when he fell from a hunting stand, according to Arkansas County Coroner Cooper Essex. Joslin died at the scene.

Joslin told a person about 3:30 p.m. Monday that he was going hunting, Essex said.

Joslin’s body was sent to the state Crime Laboratory for an autopsy, but Essex said Joslin’s death was accidental.

Officials with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission also are investigating the death since it occurred during a hunting activity.

Joslin’s death was at least the fifth in a hunting-related activity in Arkansas since July 1, according to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Two of the deaths, including Joslin’s, involved falls from hunting stands. The other three involved a firearm discharge.

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James "Jim" Lawson, 72, of Searcy, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Tuesday, January 12, 2016, after a long battle with Parkinson's and dementia. He was born May 12, 1943, in Beebe, Arkansas, to the late Leon Lawson and Doris Hammock.

Jim was faithful yet non denominational. He was a loving husband, father and papa. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and B.J. his dog. Jim owned his own business and was a well respected builder in the area. Jim also loved dancing with his wife.

Jim is survived by his wife of 50 years, Blanche; one daughter, Tammy Galloway (Tommy) of Garner; two sisters, Rhonda Rutledge of Pearland, Texas and Margaret Baum of Princeton, Texas; and one grandchild, Jordan Galloway and boyfriend Ryan Elmgren.

In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by two brothers, Donnie Lawson and Leland Lawson; and one grandson, Logan Galloway.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 15, at SearcyMcEuen Funeral Home, with burial following at Garner Cemetery.

Harold A. Lammers services Tuesday at Stuttgart Harold Allen Lammers, 73, of Stuttgart passed away Saturday, January 23, 2016.

He was born December 20, 1942, in Stuttgart to Harold and Allene Lammers.

He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Lammers.

Survivors are his wife of 50 years, Judy Lammers of Stuttgart; mother, Allene Lammers of Stuttgart; two daughters, Ranae Ward (Scott) and Kimberly Meek (Dusty), both of Stuttgart; one son, Brent Lammers (Alberto) of San Francisco; one brother, Johnny Lammers (Cheri) of Stuttgart; five grandchildren, Logan, Rachel and Carter Ward and Cooper and Cady Brooke Meek; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Stuttgart. Burial followed in Lone Tree Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn.

38105-1905; or St. John’s Lutheran Church, 205 E. Fifth Street, Stuttgart, Ark. 72160.

Betty Plafcan, former Brinkley resident, dies Betty Klofac Plafcan, age 89, widow of John Plafcan passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2016 in Knoxville, Tennessee. She was a member of St. John's Catholic Church, the Catholic Altar Society and a former member of the Brinkley Garden Club.

Betty is survived by one son, Dan Plafcan and wife Clare of Knoxville, TN, one daughter, Diane Oslica of Kellar, TX, four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be 6:008:00PM with Rosary at 7:00 PM Thursday at Bob Neal & Sons Chapel in Brinkley.

Funeral will be 11:00 AM Friday at St. John's Catholic Church in Brinkley with burial in Calvary Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be the Knights of Columbus.

Services for Susie Collins held at Stuttgart Mrs. Susie L. Collins was born in Crocketts Bluff, Arkansas to Joe and Minnie Amos on June 9, 1932. She departed this life on Jan. 6, 2016. Her parents, eight brothers and four sisters preceded her in death. Mrs. Collins attended Holman High School in Stuttgart and owned a restaurant in Kansas City, Kansas.

She leaves to mourn her passing: three brothers, Donald Ray Perryman, of Kansas City, Kansas, Gary L. Amos and John F. Amos, of Stuttgart and Kenneth Amos of Joliet, Illinois; two sisters Nadine Burk and Dianna Jordan of Joliet, Illinois and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 16, at Lively Stone Pentecostal Church in Stuttgart.

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

Spiritual Revival: Revival begins with God’s Unconditional Love Romans 8:31-39

This week we are beginning a new sermon series called Spiritual Revival.

It is a series that many United Methodist churches all over Arkansas are also participating in over the next three weeks.

Before we look at our scripture I want us to talk about some assumptions outlined by Bishop Gary Mueller, episcopal head of the Arkansas conference about revival that we are going to make as we journey over the next three weeks together: • Spiritual revival is a gift of the Holy Spirit.

• Spiritual revival is both a ‘me’ and a ‘we’ thing.

• Spiritual revival may offend people – including some in the church – who don’t want to take faith this seriously.

• Spiritual revival begins as we respond so passionately to Jesus’ unconditional, transformational and invitational love that we long for the church to be more than it is.

• Spiritual revival becomes a reality when the Holy Spirit so fills us that the church actually becomes the visible Body of Christ doing things we never dreamed possible.

• Spiritual revival bears fruit as we become a passionate movement of disciples making disciples who share in Jesus’ mission by rolling up our sleeves and going to work transforming lives, communities and the world.

• Spiritual revival changes things. Seriously. Deeply. Eternally.

So let’s dig in to Roman 8:31-37. This is probably a familiar passage to those of us who have studied the New Testament or even those just familiar with the Bible. It’s one of those “popular passages.” In it Paul is making some declarations based on the argument he has already laid out in the beginning of Romans and in chapter 8. We can know this because he says in verse 31, “What shall we say in response to these things?” Paul lists in this passage some “present sufferings” that believers have gone through. He then declares Christs superiority and dominion over whatever we may face. Christ has overcome the world.

In verse 37 Paul makes it clear that he expects and his own experience is that as Christ followers we will experience trials and temptations and yet in Christ we are more than conquerors through Christ who gives us strength.

Paul says something similar in 1

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Corinthians 10:12-13, “So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall! No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.”

So why would God do this for us?

Why would God go through the trouble? In Scripture it says, “we love because God first loved us.” We believe that God created us and that God made us in God’s image. God also chose us to have a special relationship with him.

Romans 5:8 says, “While we were yet sinners Christ died for us.” The good news is that God is the one that takes initiative. It is all through God’s power and love that things happen. This is what we mean by grace. And God’s grace moves and works in our lives before we have ever said yes to him. This is what we mean when we talk about prevenient grace. It’s God working in our lives before we even know. In fact we believe that without God’s initiative we would not even be able to understand or say yes to God. God’s love is unconditional. He loves his creation. He loves us. It’s sometimes one sided on his part, but it’s their just the same. He also loves us warts and all and invites us to have a relationship with us. He longs for it actually. Poet Francis Thompson described God as the Hound of Heaven, longing and actively seeking us even as we try may run away from God. Revival begins when we quit running, when we turn our eyes toward God and except the free gift of God’s grace and relationship that is already ours to accept. There are no tasks we must perform or absolutions that we must give except to accept it. The sacrifice has already been paid for us.

I want to invite you if you have never known God’s love that God does love you. Whatever you’ve done in the past God already knows and loves you anyway. If you have been running from God come home. Maybe your passion for God has died down. Maybe it’s just an ember. The good news is it’s not too late God wants to fan that spark into a flame. Spend some time talking to God this week. Talk to a pastor they would love to share with you. May God bless you this week.

Brother Dee

Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.8 Percent Labor force data, produced by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics and released today by the Arkansas Department of Workforce Services, show Arkansas’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped two-tenths of a percentage point, from 5.0 percent in November to 4.8 percent in December.

Arkansas’ civilian labor force increased 1,400, a result of 3,700 more em-

ployed and 2,300 fewer unemployed Arkansans. The United States’ jobless rate remain stable at 5.0 percent in December.

BLS Program Operations Manager Susan Price said, “Arkansas’ unemployment rate fell to 4.8 percent in December, dropping ninetenths of a percentage point since December 2014. The jobless rate has steadily declined for seven consecutive months.”

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Club Announcements and Local News Welches, married 50 years, will renew vows February 13 Iven and Pat Welch of Hickory Plains, Arkansas will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with a renewal of their wedding vows.

The ceremony will take place on Saturday, February 13, at two o’clock in the afternoon at the Union Valley Baptist Church in Beebe, Arkansas.

All family and friends are invited to attend. A reception will follow. They request no gifts - just come and share their big day with them!

Iven is retired from Bancroft Cap Company and Pat is retired from Remington Arms. They have one son, Dewayne (Tracy) of Ward, Arkansas and five grandchildren, Sarah, Hannah, and Hunter of Sherwood, Arkansas and Michael and Jessica of Ward.

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Exhibition on black women in history opens at Cotton Plant Public Library They introduced the Charleston and the Cakewalk to American audiences wrote stories, poems and songs; fought both personal a nd ntional battles for for freedom, constributed to fields as varied as art, laboy and medicine, and their achievements wwent virtualy unnticed.

“Black Women” Achievements against the odds,” an exhibition on black women and thir contriution to American history, culture, and society, is on display at the Coton Plant Public Library.

Examples of women featured in the exhibition are Madame C. J. Walker, the first female back American millionaire who worked her way from washwoman to head

Prairie County Master Gardeners meet The Arkansas Flower and Garden show will be held at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock February 2628, 2016, Janet Turnage, Prairie County Master Gardener president said at the regular meeting Tuesday evening, January 19 at BancorpSouth in Hazen.

President Turnage went over some of the parts of the program with 14 members attending.

Some of the special attractions at the Flower and Garden Show will be Friday morning at 10:00 a.m. with Billy Goodnick giving a talk on “Designing Like a Pro.” Friday afternoon, Lois Chaplin, author of the “Book of Lists”, will talk about “Crimes Against Horticulture.”

A new attraction will be a Floral Art class at 4:15-5:15 Friday afternoon “3-D Floral Canvas Painting”, and a class at 5:30-6:30, “Fusion Stanga Arrangement.” These classes require a special advanced sale ticket.

Saturday morning’s special speakers will be P. Allen Smith on the topic,”Connect: Health, Home and Happiness,” and Janet Carson will speak about “Silver Plants Make Color.”

Tickets may be obtained on-line or at the door, except for the special classes.

Lonoke and Prairie

County Master Gardeners are joining to sponsor a Master Gardener training course in March and April.

The sessions will be held Saturday, March 19, Thursday, March 24, Saturdays, March 26, April 2 and Thursday, April 7 and Saturday, April 9. The Saturday activities will be from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and Thursdays will be from 5:00-9:00 p.m.

There will be a “Meet the Masters” get acquainted get-together for the prospective stu-

dents to meet Master Gardeners in both counties to see a slide show, discuss the projects and ask questions.

Registration for the training course is to be done by February 5.

Turnage announced the State Master Gardeners Conference for June 3-4 at Eureka Springs. The deadline to register is Monday, February 1.

The next regular meeting will be 6:00 p. m. Tuesday, February 16, at BancorpSouth in Hazen.

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of her own cosmetics manufacturing company; Katherine Dunham, an anthrop9ologist who studies African, Caribbean, Centrl European and classical ballet dances and formed her own troupe to perform a unique combintion of these dance traditions, and Harriet Tubman who is familiar fr her work in the underground railroad, and was also the only woman in American History to plan and lead a military raid.

“Black Women: Achievements Against the Odds” os made possible by a grant to SITES from the Smithsonian Institution Office of Equa Opportunity and the Women’s Committee of the Smithsonian Associates.

SPSF awards scholarships to students, Jennings and Fisher One new applicant and one repeat applicant each received a scholarship from the Prairie County Single Parent Scholarship Fund on Wednesday, January 20, when meeting with the interview committee at the Prairie County Department of Health in Des Arc. Jalisa Jennings, majoring in accounting at Phillips Communty College in Stuttgart, is a graduate of Hazen High School and

lives in DeValls Bluff. She is the new recipient and is beginning her second semester of work.

Cortney Fisher, a Hazen graduate who resides in Hazen, is receiving her second semester scholarship for Baptist Health School of Nursing.

The next deadline for applying for scholarships is Friday, April 15, 2016 for those attending summer school and Monday, Au-

Personally Speaking accompanied to Arkansas by daughter, Judy Birt of Auburn, OR. Velma, born and raised at Des Arc, and husband the late Floyd Bivens, were long-time residents of California. She has three sons, Larry, Frank and Tim, and another daughter, Mary Burton, all residing on the West Coast. Velma also has 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Velma and Judy met in Los Angeles and flew out of there together.

Velma’s parents were the late Bill and Norene Harris of Des Arc. ---------Mary Sue Roe of Des Arc attended the Memorial Service held in Springdale on Monday for her cousin, Donald (Buddy) Wray. She is visiting with Buddy’s sister, Carolyn Shanks also of Springdale.

---------Frank Thomason is recovering slowly after health issues have gotten him down. He is up and walking and improving every day.

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Jeff Fry and wife, the former Tammy McFarlin of Des Arc, have recently moved to Quitman from Greenbrier. The Frys lived in Wisconsin for several years while he was in the trucking business. However, Tammy said, they tired of the cold weather and moved back to Arkansas last August.

They have two sons still in Wisconsin: Brett, a welder, and Ryan, a student at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. They have an eight year old daughter, Katie.

Tammy, daughter of the late Alvin McFarlin of Des Arc, is a teacher’s aide at the Mt. Vernon-Enola School. Jeff is with Conway Freight in Little Rock.

---------Velma Bivens of Anaheim, Calif., left Tuesday returning home after a week’s visit with family and friends in Des Arc. including sisters, Sue Smith and daughter, Betty Sue Hagerman, and Mary Castleberry and brother-in-law, Ray McVay and family. She was

gust 15, 2016 for those applying for the fall semester.

Applications may be received on-line or by contacting Vicki Stephens, chairman of the application committee or Donna Speight at the Prairie County Health Department.

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History of mussels is subject at January meeting of Hazen Study Club

Sherry Bullock, Virginia Lisko, Donna Coleman, Reta Chlapecka

Beverly Wood, Connie Swaim, Carolyn Marek, Sherry Bullock

The Hazen Study Club held its first 2016 meeting on a cold night, Monday, January18, at the BanCorp South Community Room.

Hostesses were Virginia Lisko and Connie Swaim.

The best way to describe the setting for the meeting is “Simple Elegance”. The tables were all covered with white, with seafoam blue appointments. The banquet table centerpiece was a pearl tree accented with a pouf of white at the base.

Surrounding this were globes holding a flameless candle sitting on a mound of faux pearls, accented with a speck of blue crystals. Strings of pearls were scattered between the globes. Gift bags of blue, tied with pearl rope, marked each place setting and held a glittery flower pot ornament. Matching globes were also placed on the buffet table.

Connie Swaim gave the invocation before inviting members to enjoy the bufFrom the Kitchen of Rev. Jaimie Alexander, Minister at Bella Vista United Methodist Church

Donna Coleman, Reta Chlapecka, Gloria Strohl

Senior CitizenS Center DES ARC, ARK

By Barbara Williams, Site Director

We hope everyone enjoyed the day off for Martin Luther King Day. Monday we had Joke of the Day. Tuesday we had our Breakfast and Bingo and a ball exercise that afternoon.

Thursday we had a walking exercise and our yard sale room open.

We enjoyed our first snow day Friday, and the center was closed.

Ray McVay’s sister-in-

law and niece, Velma Bivens from Anaheim, CA and Judy Burk from Washington State came down to visit their sisters Sue Smith and Mary Castleberry. They had a wonderful time visiting with the seniors, and Ray took them to Dondies for Velma’s birthday. Have a safe trip back home.

Friday, January 29th we are having a Homemade Soup and Cornbread Supper here at the Senior Center singing starting at 5:30

pm. We will also have homemade desserts and Karaoke music with Buddy and Ann Childress and other guests.

Tickets are $6 a plate and children 3 and under are free. We look forward to seeing everyone! God Bless and have a great weekend!

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

fet of black bean soup, Mexican chicken, avocado slices, chips and broccoli salad. Dessert was coconut cream pie and chocolate pie.

In the absence of President Louise Mangum, Vice-President Beverly Wood called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Eight members answered roll call with their “dream”. Louise and Marilyn Burroughs were absent because of the snow and cold weather. Gloria Strohl read the minutes of the December meeting and they were approved as read.

Donna Coleman gave the treasurer’s report.

Beverly relayed information concerning the club’s January project which is the January Nursing Home Birthday Party.

Connie Swaim presented a very interesting program about pearls. She discussed cultured, natural, fresh water and salt water pearls. She com-

Winter Day Recipes From Rev. Jaimie Alexander

Impossible Chili Pie, Bacon and Mandarin Orange Simple Spinach Salad, and German Chocolate Cake combine to make a delicious meal on the winter day. These recipes are simple and I hope you will enjoy preparing them. So tie on your apron and enjoy!

Impossible Chili Pie 1 pound lean ground beef 1/2 cup onion, chopped 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped (Optional) 1 (15.5 ounce) can chili beans, drained 1 cup frozen corn 1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, drained 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon chili powder Pinch cayenne or few drops hot sauce 1/2 cup chunky salsa 1 cup shredded cheese, divided (I used cheddar and Monterey Jack. Can you whatever you like) 3/4 cup bisquick 3 eggs 1 cup milk Green pepper rings for garnish, Optional Brown ground beef, onion and green pepper in a skillet on top of the stove. Drain and return to pan. Add drained chili beans, corn, green chilies, pepper, salt, garlic, chili powder, hot sauce and salsa.

Mix all ingredients together and heat for about 5 minutes. Spray a 10 inch pie plate or can use a 9 x 9 square baking dish. Pour ingredients into dish and sprinkle 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese on top. Whisk together the bisquick, eggs and milk. Pour over the cheese. Add the remaining cheese and green pepper rings. Bake in preheated 400 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Makes about 8 servings. Enjoy!

Bacon and Mandarin Orange Simple Spinach Salad

Enjoying a game (or two) of Dominoes: Mary Ann Cobb, right, is enjoying a friendly (competitive) game of Dominoes with her son, Jimmy Cobb. Mary Ann enjoys playing dominoes at the Senior Citizens Center, also. She is a former Site Coordinator at the Senior Citizens Center and has many friends wishing her a speedy recovery.

pared pearl farming practices with in-vitro fertilization of mammals, using a similar technique to attach a parasite in an oyster.

Pearls are lustrous and hard. And, the way to tell a real pearl is the tried and true bite test. Pearls are white, black and pink. She said the most expensive pearls are pink. Also, the more luster, the higher the price in white pearls.

She related the pearls to an old White River industry - mussels shells. In the 1930’s a major button factory was located in DeValls Bluff. Mussel shells from the White River were a major source of income for a lot of people in the area at the time.

Entertainment was Card Bingo and winners were Carolyn Marek and Donna Coleman.

After enjoying dessert, the meeting was dismissed at 9:30 p.m.

-Gloria Strohl, reporting

5 pieces bacon, cooked, drained and crumbled (save drippings) 1 (15 ounce can mandarin oranges in light syrup, drained, reserve syrup (You could use fresh oranges in the salad and orange juice in the dressing) 2 to 3 cups fresh baby spinach 1/3 cup purple onion, cut up or chopped (could use green onion or just regular onion) 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds (could use toasted almonds or just about any kind of nuts you like) DRESSING

3 to 4 tablespoons bacon drippings 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/3 cup light mandarin orange syrup 2 tablespoons water 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 teaspoons sugar, Optional Combine salad ingredients and toss to mix well. Combine dressing ingredients and heat until warm. Pour dressing into a small pitcher and let each person add the amount they want at the table. Salad will keep in the fridge for a couple days without dressing.

Makes 4 to 6 servings

German Chocolate Cake 4 ounces or 1/4 pound package German’s sweet chocolate 1/2 cup water 1 3/4 cups sugar 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 4 eggs 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Melt chocolate and water on top of the stove in a pot and cool. Cream butter, sugar and eggs; beat well. Add cooled chocolate and water, flour, salt, soda, buttermilk and vanilla extract mixing well with mixer. Spray three 9 inch cake pans. Divide the batter between the 3 pans (comes out to about 2 cups per cake pan). Bake layers in preheated 350 degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool about 10 minutes and remove from pans.

Frost with Pecan Frosting.

Coconut Pecan Frosting 1 cup sugar 1 cup evaporated milk 1/2 cup butter or margarine or 8 tablespoons 3 eggs 1 1/2 to 2 cups coconut 1 cup pecans, chopped (can use walnuts, too) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Beat eggs and add to milk, sugar and butter. Cook on medium heat about 12 minutes until bubbles and begins to thicken.

Stir constantly because it will burn easily.

Remove and add nuts, coconut and vanilla extract. Mix well and let cool. Spread on tops of cake layers. You can double this frosting if you like a lot.

Wild Game Supper at First Baptist February 20 De S ArC n urSing & reh AbilitAt ion Cen ter

by Activity Director, teresa henley

Boy, wasn’t the snow beautiful? This is the kind of snow we like-here today, gone tomorrow.

We enjoyed reminiscing about our past experiences in the snow. Some said they had very competitive snowball fights back in the day.

The Des Arc First United Methodist Church came for morning services and the Lakeside Missionary Baptist Church came in the afternoon for fellowship.

Monday, we played memory games, Bingo, watched the news and Snowball, our facility pet, paid everyone a visit.

Tuesday, we went shopping for the residents. We watched a movie on our big screen tv. We also had games and Snowball visited

with us again.

Wednesday, we had Pretty Nails for all the ladies, and gents! We played Bingo in the afternoon and watched the news.

Today, Thursday, residents will be able to shop at the DANRC General Store and purchase goodies. We will also have games and excercises.

The Disciples will be here on Friday bringing their wonderful music. Snowball will also be visiting.

We will be having some competitive games of dominoes going on here Saturday.

Come out and jump in a game. Be careful, though.

There are some very good domino players here at DANRC! We will also have music and memory games.

Last Thursday, we all had a great time celebrating everyone’s birthday in January.

The Groundhog will come out of his burrow on Tuesday to tell us whether we will have another six weeks of winter weather or not. We are ready for spring and are hoping he doesn’t see his shadow!

Valentine’s Day is just a couple of weeks away. We have decorated the Facility and will select a King and Queen.

That is all for this week.

We hope you enjoy the warm weather over the weekend.

Have a safe and blessed rest of the week.

Teresa Henley Activity Director

The annual Wild Game Supper sponsored by the Men’s Fellowship at the First Baptist Church, will be held on Saturday, February 20 beginning at 5:00 p.m.

Ticket prices will be announced All men and boys of the community are invited to come and enjoy tasting all sorts of wild game such as deer, turkey, elk, fish, and other delicious dishes as well as all the trimmings.

After the meal, everyone will assemble in the sanctuary of the church to hear a devotional message.

A special guest speaker will be announced and door prizes will be awarded.

“Everyone is invited to come and enjoy the meal and hear the message,” said the pastor, Dr. Melvin York.

The church is located at Fourth and Erwin Streets.

For information, contact the church at 870-256-4230

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WHITE RIVER JOURNAL, THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2016

February 1 last day for livestock producers to enroll in USDA disaster program USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Archie Haynes reminds livestock producers who suffered grazing losses that occurred throughout 2015 due to drought or wildfire that they have until Feb. 1, 2016, to report their losses and to enroll in the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP).

LFP provides compensation to eligible livestock producers who suffered grazing losses for covered livestock due to drought on privately-owned or cashleased land or fire on federally-managed land.

Producers in Prairie County are eligible to apply for 2015 LFP benefits on small grain, native pasture,

improved pasture, annual ryegrass or forage sorghum.

Livestock producers are encouraged to contact the Prairie County FSA Office with any questions regarding specific forage crops that are eligible.

"Prolonged drought or wildfire conditions have created a need for livestock disaster assistance programs in Prairie County," said CED Haynes. "I encourage all affected livestock producers to contact the Prairie County FSA Office to schedule an appointment to enroll in the program before the Feb. 1 deadline."

Livestock producers must complete the LFP ap-

plication and required supporting documentation no later than Feb. 1, 2016, for that occurred losses throughout 2015. Producers who already have appointments scheduled require no additional action to meet the deadline.

Eligible livestock includes alpacas, beef cattle, buffalo, beefalo, dairy cattle, deer, elk, emus, equine, goats, llamas, poultry, reindeer, sheep or swine that have been or would have been grazing the eligible grazing land or pastureland.

For more information about LFP, contact the Prairie County FSA Office at 870-255-3573.

WHITE RIVER JOURNAL

Area Community News

The United States and China have agreed on a phytosanitary protocol that could finally allow the first commercial imports of American milled rice to that country.

"Arkansas rice farmers recognize that this highly anticipated agreement has been well worth the wait," Steve Orlicek, Arkansas Rice Council Chairman, said "We are optimistic about this market opportunity and will provide safe, high-quality rice to China's consumers."

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) officials have provided new details on how they intend to turn the phytosanitary protocol into actual export opportunities for U.S. rice. Last week, USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) laid out a series of steps on the path toward opening rice exports to China. They include separate inspections by APHIS and its Chinese counterpart of U.S. mills and storage facilities, Chinese publication of a list of ports eligible to receive U.S. rice, and then, if no other hurdles arise, issuance of a decree by the Chinese government authorizing imports. If there are no interruptions, imports could be permitted by this spring, according to APHIS. "Although this protocol is significantly more complex than any other inspection procedure, we know that it can be effectively implemented with the proper time and efforts," Danny Kennedy, CEO of Riceland Foods in Stuttgart, said. "While we recognize there is still work to be done, we look to reach new markets and commend USA Rice for their persistence and diligence in this process."

Arkansas is the largest rice-growing state in the nation, producing over 50 percent and nearly 9 billion pounds annually. Arkansas rice farmers and millers contribute over $6 billion each year to the state's economy and employ over 25,000 Arkansans.

Learn more at . l arkansasrice.org.

Please report your news to the Correspondent in your local Community

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Opal Crider, Correspondent

By Rosetta Lockhart

HICKORY PL A INS We want anyone that might know who took the 50-60 flags from the Hickory Plains Cemetery to please get them to return them. The Busy Hands Ext. Club bought these to put out on Veterans graves during special times of the year. The ladies work hard for the money they spend.

Please return them to the Hickory Plains Post Office.

No questions asked. Can leave them, when Tammy is not there. God will Bless you for doing what they ask!

Every 4th Sunday the HP Baptist Church has potluck lunch after the morning Service. Then they gather around 2PM??? and sing.

That Sunday, they don’t have a night service. This Sunday afternoon, Eli Loyd and Spencer Blackwood will speak. They both recently have been called to Preach.

Lola Brannon hurt herself at work last week. She shifted her kneecap and bruised it all up real good inside. She thankfully doesn’t have to have surgery. She will start 3 days a week PT next week. Keep her in your Prayers. Send her a card, 13161 Hwy.13N, Ward, AR 72176.

I enjoyed visiting Wednesday afternoon (Carter Harrison asked me if I had time to deliver fish after our lunch fish fry).

First stop, Ms. Maxine Walters. Enjoyed getting to see Bill Walters. Bill took a little home for him and Betty for supper after he and Mimi ate a few pieces. Granny Nell and Bully Price. Got to see Katie and Jessica. They had cleaned that morning for Granny. Then went bought groceries for her. I then went to take fish to Cathy McArthur’s. Got to visit with Russell Patterson there and Margie Speight and Dessle Covington brought food. We all had a good visit. I got the blessing from taking the fish because I enjoyed seeing them all.

Granny Nell Price’s sister, Aunt Polly and her son and grandkid got here Wednesday night. They enjoyed their time together.

They were leaving Wednesday.

I want to Thank all that have and are praying for our granddaughter, Kennedy. She had her ACL surgery Thursday. I know she prayed for snow. She has not missed a day of school and still hasn’t.

Randy even pulled her on a sled in the snow. With the weather, school was out and I think they were to go back Wednesday. They take care of her at school. If you want to send her a card(I know this is abnormal, out of state) Kennedy Crider, PO Box 122, Vanleer, TN 37181 We all had a good visit, coffee time at Ms. Maxine Walters’ last Thursday. She was anxious for Chuck and Barbara Miller to come in the next day, but was a little

China, U.S. Reach Agreement to Potentially Bring American Rice to World's Most Populous Country

concerned about the weather.

Chuck and Barbara (Walters) Miller got to Ms. Maxine Walters Friday night from New Mexico.

They are having a great time. Mimi’s birthday was Friday. They plan to head home Wednesday.

The McArthur family would like to Thank Joe Waller for clearing the HP Baptist Church parking lot and Cemetery for Bud McArthur’s Service Friday.

The HPOS, especially Katie McNeil, also thanks him for clearing their parking lot.

Katie had been shoveling by hand until Joe came with tractor. A Thank You to Jim Hamric for helping, too. Mr. Doyne Turner thanks them also.

Thanks to all for the Prayers, visits, cards, flowers, attendance of Services and all the Love shown for our dear late Bud McArthur. God Blessed us.

The weather didn’t stop the beautiful service. Bud at first didn’t want people to know he had cancer but then he enjoyed the visits from the ones that knew they could visit. You all know who you are. That meant so much to him for your time with him the last months before God took him home. There were a few things he didn’t get done that he wanted to do.

All loved Bud, but all knew what a stinker he could be.

I wish all could have known the BUD these last months after he gave his heart back to the Lord. He was full of Love for God and people.

He hurt because he wanted be able to fix everyone that suffered physically-his daughter-in-law , Shannon McArthur, his cousin, Clara (McArthur) Clark, and many others. If you need the addresses, call me, not putting them all in here.

A big bunch gathered at Doe’s Saturday night to celebrate Dina Harrison’s birthday. They had a great time together.

There were thirty one gathered at Ms. Maxine Walters for her 94th birthday. All of her kids, and some younger ones. They had a great time together.

There are 100 in Ms. Maxine’s family. She is a blessed woman and is A Blessing to all!

Thanks for continued Prayers for the Kimbrough family of Hickory Plains.

Nekoda got to come home Sunday. He still has a long recovery ahead, but thankful, with Prayers, all Things Are Possible With God! Mail cards to PO Box, 302 Hickory Plains, AR 72066.

Bobby and Mamie Graham and Condary and Pat Johnson went to Heber Springs Monday. They went to see the Trumpeter Swans. They were beautiful. They had lunch at Mack’s. and all enjoyed shopping.

I went out extra early to Ms. Maxine Walter’s Tuesday morning. I wanted to see Chuck and Barbara

Miller. I got to see Curtis Hamric and Donna Loyd.

They have to come by earlier because of work. Later, Tammy Hamric, Jeff and Lori Beard. Barbara always makes delicious cookies, had birthday cake left, then, Jeff and Lori brought donuts. HA! I took Clara Clark to PT at Cabot Tuesday. We came by and our nephew, Nick McArthur’s little pigs were in the ditch, so we went back and I called Nick. He and his friend, Shannon came out. We got to see his dog, Sadie. She jumped in Clara’s car-loveable, beautiful dog. Nick said she usually keeps the pigs back, but didn’t this time.

Our grandson, Christian Weaver came back home (his 2nd home, here with us) Tuesday. He came to play cribbage and eat deer steak.

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 will be at the Hickory Plains Methodist Church. Put it on your calendars! Come join us, just fun, food and fellowship!

(REMINDER) People to call 870-854-3703 or email me () their News. Please call or send!!! If you want birthdays in my column and you know I don’t put them in, please let me know! 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. 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 Jan. 27th to Savannah Osborn!

Happy 21st Anniversary Jan. 27th to Lola and Kenneth Brannon!!

Happy Birthday Jan.28th to Leslie Blackwood!

Happy Birthday Jan. 29th to Doyne Turner!

Happy Anniversary Feb. 1st to Barbara Ingle!

Happy Birthday Feb. 3rd to Cathy Jones!

Happy Birthday Feb.4th to Edna Gunter and Pat Welch!

Happy Birthday Feb. 5th to Bill Ballowe!

Instruct the wise, and they will be even wiser.

Teach the righteous, and they will learn even more.

Proverbs 9:9, NLT

First off: Electrical workers: Thank you for getting our power back on in 1 hour and 15 minutes last week and about the same time this Monday!!!! I had my wood stove going and found my lamp and flashlight and had my I pad charged, so I was oaky for that short time.

Ronnie Ladd got my mail, life is good.

Back to the ELECTRICITY: We have our own homegrown expert in that field, Mark, son of Mickey and Billye Holder, but his bosses won’t let him fix our problem unless he is assigned here. We are going to have to have a talk with them, I guess!! (I can guess it won’t fix that!)

Saturday I went for my mail on my golf cart and on down to the church, on my way back this truck turned left in my path just like he thought I wouldn’t run over him, he turned into Jerry Billy’s and I whipped in ,too. Was about to scold them good( figuring Jerry would have my back) But out stepped Mickey Waddington of Mountain View and Perry Galloway. So, I gave them

‘what-for’ and they shook in their boots !

Besides his guest hunter, Mickey, he has had David Hula and son, Craig of Charles City , Va.. David currently holds the world record corn yield-532 bushel per acre.( think I will check to see if he and Perry will grow me some sweet corn-with their expertise my little garden will grow me plenty)(Perry, did Charles come to check out your land and growing expertise?)

Our Perry is no slouch in growing corn, either, he was named the 2015 corn grower of the year

by Mid America Farmer Magazine. He was featured (had his picture)on the front page of the Arkansas page of the DemoGazette a week or so ago for the great yield of his soybeans. We are proud of him and other farmers, because their products don’t just come from stores. (like the little girl who was asked if she knew where milk came from, ”Sure, the store.”)

Master Carter Brown’s last Friday night’s basketball game was cancelled because of you

know what—SNOW. But Poppa Donny and Nana ‘Chelle Brown took off Tuesday for Cabot and that game.

Hayden Cooper, (9 yrs.) is playing basketball at McCrory. I have not seen him yet, but plan to do so.

George Eldridge was in Oklahoma last week for a horse sale. He told me the sale barn had no heat and he’d have to go warm up in his truck. He and us are so much better off than the east coast, huh?

I always wanted to go to New York and didn’t have the money and now I have enough to get me there and back (might have to sleep in Central Park) BUT now I don’t have the energy and certainly not now.

I’d shiver to death.

That’s all, folks!!don’t know ’nuttin’ else. I could make up some stuff and see if those I chose to do that to, read my news, huh?

I’d better not as I don’t have any hankering to go to jail and have no money I want to spend for a lawyer.

Rosetta

NEW BETHEL NEWS Donna Kelly, Correspondent

The snow was beautiful however it caused us a little trouble, having nurses coming was thrown a curve. I had to get out and get medicine.

John did get a good report. Things are looking much better.

We had a nice crowd out for Church on Sunday.

John and I drove over to Kim and Josh’s Saturday for

“Rock in the Garden” event showcases local flavor at AFGS Live music, local food vendors, cooking demos and a garden walkabout are on the menu for ‘Rock in the Garden’, an event benefiting the Arkansas Flower & Garden Show and the Dunbar Community Garden Project.

AFGS, celebrating its 25th anniversary, is Feb. 2628. ‘Rock in the Garden’ caps off the first day, Friday, Feb. 26, from 5-7 p.m. at the Governors’ Halls of the Statehouse Convention Center.

“Arkansas is well-known for its natural beauty and its growing support of locally produced food,” said Holly Wyman, horticulturalist at the Arkansas Governor’s Mansion.

For ticket information and a full schedule of events, visit www.argardenshow.org.

a Birthday party for Jase. 7 years old, and a large group gathered and his little friends and parents.

We had a young gentleman come for membership this morning. He has been coming for quite a while.

Johnny was in Mississippi for a couple of days and had to drive home in the bad weather. He did make it safe.

We show on TV where the young man Adams was killed. He is a cousin of the Adams in Hazen, Sandy’s family.

Sorry that the news is so scarce, as we are staying close to home due to the weather. We did go to the wound Center last Tuesday.

We hope everyone stays safe and well.

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See these Photos in COLOR - WRJ Online Arkansas Tech announces Fall 2015 Dean’s List

UAMS Dean & Chancellor’s List Fall 2015 Semester

Photo above: The Beaver Man, aka Steve Houtz, the Critter Getter of Landisburg, PA stopped by Des Arc Elementary to visit Mrs. Sunny Morton and the Second Grade bringing his many different beaver and animal pelts for the students to see. “The students always enjoy seeing the Beaver Man and learn about the beaver and animals, trapping and touching the pelts,” said Mrs. Morton.

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, College of Health Professions has announced the following students who have been included on the Dean and Chancellor’s Lists for the Fall 2015 Semester.

Students must have completed a minimum of 12 semester credits in an undergraduate program or nine semester credits in a post bachelors program and earned a GPA of 3.70 or better for the semester.

Those students included on the Dean’s List are: Carl Weaver, Des Arc

Jr. Lady Eagles win 43-11 against Brinkley Sr. Eagles/Sr. Lady Eagles defeated The Des Arc Junior and Senior Eagles were in action at Eagle Fieldhouse on Tuesday, January 27 against the Brinkley Tigers.

The Jr. Lady Eagles came out fast and furious and took care of business defeating the Jr. Lady Tigers 43-11.

The Senior Lady Eagles were defeated by one point in a down to the last second game 50-51. The Lady Eagles were down five

points at the 2:29 mark of the fourth period. The Lady Eagles gained favor of the possession arrow driving into the basket for two.

Des Arc picked up a steal and drove the basketball all the way downtown for two putting the Lady Eagles in the lead by one point over the Lady Tigers with 41.0 seconds left in regulation.

With 15.8 seconds left, the Lady Tigers muscled their way inside for the two

point basket. The Lady Eagles threw up a last seconds shot but came up empty. Final score Des Arc 50, Brinkley 51.

The Senior Eagles were defeated by the Senior Brinkley Tigers 52-40.

Jacob Adams tipped off for the Eagles.

The Tigers were flying high with their acrobatic three point shots and inside baskets.

Brinkley pressed at every opportu-

nity causing turnovers.

The Eagles fought back with all they had and then some but came up short in the points department.

The Eagles were in the deficit 18-28 at the half.

The Eagles will be in action tonight at Palestine Wheatley (7B, Jr. & Sr. Girls, Sr. Boys) for a make up game and at Carlisle on Friday, January 29 (7G, Jr. Boys, Sr. Girls and Boys.

Lady Eagles Banquet: Despite the inclement weather, over 65 Lady Eagles and their moms were in attendance at the Lady Eagles Appreciation Banquet on Sun., January 24 at the First Baptist Church. Special guest speaker was Laura Tucker, Softball Coach at Williams Baptist College. Laura is the daughter of Billy and Tonya (DeVore) Tucker of Beebe. Tonya is a former Des Arc resident.

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. (January 11, 2016)--Arkansas Tech University has announced its Dean’s List for undergraduate students on the main campus in Russellville for the fall 2015 semester.

A student must achieve a 3.5 grade point average or higher and complete at least 12 hours of college-level coursework to be named to the Dean’s List.

A total of 1,888 Arkansas Tech students achieved that distinction during fall 2015, an increase of 4.83 percent over fall 2014. Included in the fall 2015 Dean’s List are 718 students that achieved a 4.0 grade point average.

The members of the fall 2015 Arkansas Tech University Dean’s List, listed alphabetically by the town of their permanent address, are: COTTON PLANT --- Shakeena Racquel Johnson (4.00); DE VALLS BLUFF --- Adam Kincaid Alexander (4.00); HAZEN --- Cory Lynn Fisher

ASU-Beebe: Fall Chancellor’s and Vice Chancellor’s Lists BEEBE, Ark. – Two hundred fifty-three students earned academic distinction during the Fall 2015 semester at Arkansas State University-Beebe.

Students named to the Academic Chancellor’s and Vice Chancellor’s Lists were announced by Dr. Ted Kalthoff, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.

Students with 15 credit hours or more completed during the semester must have a 4.0 grade point average to be named on the Chancellor’s List. Students included on the Academic Vice Chancellor’s List must have a 3.5-3.99 GPA. The lists are composed of students attending classes at Beebe, Heber Springs, Searcy, and the Little Rock Air Force Base campus locations.

Chancellor’s List Area students named to the Chancellor’s List were: Des Arc- Cameron Fisher, Abigail York DeValls Bluff-Veronica Booth, Shanna Childress Vice Chancellor’s List Area students named to the Vice-Chancellor’s List were: Des Arc-Ashton York Arkansas State University-Jonesboro announces Fall 2015 Semester Dean & Chancellor’s Lists Members of the Chancellor’s and Dean’s Lists for the 2015 Fall Semester have been announced at Arkansas State UniversityJonesboro. Combined the group has 2,193 students.

Prairie County students named to the Chancellor’s List are: Alarie Overturf-Biscoe Tori Bell-Des Arc Mildred Harrell-Des Arc Savanna Mote-Des Arc Taylor Strohl-DeValls Bluff Alexandra Davis-Hazen Madison Hill-Hazen Cameron Vail-Hazen

Kirby Smith named to Dean’s List at McKendree University McKendree University has announced that Kirby Smith of Des Arc has earned a place on the McKendree University Dean’s List for the Fall 2015 Semester.

The Dean’s List honors full-time McKendree University Students whose grade point average (GPA) demonstrates outacademic standing achievement. This honor represents a significant accomplishment, and reflects ability and sustained effort.

DES ARC SCHOOLS

LUNCH MENU

Joyce Major, lunchroom supervisor at the Des Arc Schools, advises the following menus are scheduled for Monday-Friday, Feb. 1-5:

Elementary Lunch

Going for the Trey: Kyndal Morton, Shock far right, releases a three-point shot in their game on Sat., Jan. 23.

Harleigh Holloway #22 Comets, goes for the block.

Trapped: Jyllian Smith, Comets second from left, traps Kacie Estes, Shock left, during their game on Saturday, January 23 at the DAHS Gymnasium

High School Lunch

MONDAY: Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Sun Chips, Corn, Fruit Cocktail, Mustard, Mayonaise, Milk TUESDAY: Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Broccoli, Peaches, Roll, Milk WEDNESDAY: Taco Salad, Lettuce, Tomato, Pinto Beans, Applesauce, Milk THURSDAY: Chicken Strips, Green Beans, Yams, Pears, Oatmeal Cookie, Ketchup, Milk FRIDAY: Hamburger, French Fries, Sandwich Fixings, Pineapple, Ketchup, Mayonaise, Mustard, Milk.

MONDAY:Chili, Cheese Sandwich, Carrot Sticks with Ranch, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Cocktail, Milk TUESDAY: Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Tossed Salad with Dressing, Green Beans, Fresh Fruit, Pineapple, Roll, Milk WEDNESDAY:Crispitos, Coin Carrots, Cookie, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Cocktail, Milk THURSDAY: Mini Corn Dogs, Blackeyed Peas, Steamed Broccoli, Fresh Fruit, Peaches, Mustard, Ketchup, Mayonaise, Milk FRIDAY: Cheeseburger, French Fries, Baked Beans, Sandwich Breakfast Fixings, Pineapple, Fresh Fruit, MONDAY: Whole Grain Pop Ketchup, Mayonaise, Mustard, Tarts or Cereal & Toast with Milk

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Farmers & Merchants Bank Lil Bouncers: Pictured above are the Lil’Bouncers (1-3 grades) who performed prior to the Comets vs Shock Pee Wee Basketball game on Saturday, January 23. They did a fantastic job showcasing their “basketball fundamentals” in dribbling, weaving the ball behind their back, neck and in and out of their legs. They also performed during half-time on Tuesday evening, January 25 at the Sr. Lady Eagles basketball game. Great job kids and coaches!

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Slain Sherwood firefighter, Lt. Jesse Adams, had relatives in Des Arc and Hazen Lieutenant R. Jason Adams, 29, who died January 22, 2016 in the line of duty while responding to a medical call had numeroud relatives in Prairie County.

He was a great grandson of the late Rev. Ollie Adams, former Hazen resident. He is also a cousin of brothers Rodney Adams (Des Arc), Randy and Ricky Adams.

Other relatives include Curtis Adams of Hazen.

He was preceded in death by his beloved grandmother, Carrie Adams; his sister Tamara Adams Stearns, and his father Ronald Bruce Adams.

He is survived by the love of his life, Jeannie De Meyere; his mother Phylis Stroud Farley, and grandparents Frances and David Miles, sister Amanda Stroud, brothers Dakota and Colton Adams and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Jason Adams was born on May 21, 1986 in North Little Rock, Arkansas. A lifetime resident of North Little Rock, Jason was a 2005 graduate of Sylvan Hills High School. Following graduation, he worked

for Kroger, Direct TV and Philander Smith College before graduating from the Arkansas Fire Training Academy, Firefighter Standards in April 2012. Following graduation, he was immediately hired by the Sherwood Fire Department.

What many don’t know about Jason is the fact that he was a two-time cancer survivor. While undergoing chemotherapy treatment for his second battle with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, his interest in the fire service was sparked when he was assisted by a volunteer firefighter who responded to his home. The spark developed into a fully-involved 10-year love affair with the fire service as he went on to become a member of East Pulaski County Fire Department, where he served as training officer. He also was a member of Sherwood Fire Department, and Scott Fire Department.

Additionally, he was a member of Arkansas Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 1, served as an adjunct instructor for the Arkansas Fire Training academy, and was a trustee

Lt. R. Jesse Adams of Sherwood Firefighter’s Association-Local 4756.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lt. Jason Adams Memorial Fund, c/o of US Bank, benefiting Arkansas Volunteer Fire Departments and Firefighters. Memorials for this fund may also be mailed to Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 6689, Sherwood, AR 72124.

Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., today, Thursday, at McArthur Church in Jacksonville.

Burial will be in Arkansas Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home.

Ice and snow scenes Friday, Jan. 22 New Flags dsiplayed : Des Arc Utilities worker Billy Pirtle was seen on Tuesday, raising new flags at the Des Arc City Hall. Woodmen of the World representatives from Carlisle visited Mayor Jim Garth and brought the new flags. Several other flags were placed in the city.

Des Arc School Board hires Supt. Hill thru next term The Des Arc Board of Education met in a regular scheduled meeting Monday, January 25, at 7:00 p.m.

Board members present were Johnny Reidhar, Charley Brown, Billy Hinson, Eric Kennedy, Kent Childers, Stewart Morton, Sylvester Holloway and Supt. Nick Hill.

Visitors were Dena Rooks, Joshua Kessler, Robbie Weaver and Billie Ford.

The following regular reports were given by the Superintendent: a. School District Financial Statement b. November/December Operating Fund Warrants c. Federal Programs Financial Statements d. Activities Funds Financial Statement e. Lunchroom Financial Statement A motion to approve submission of the financial report for audit was made by \Reidhar, seconded byKennedy, and the vote was unanimous.

The business included the following items: ITEM I: A presentation of the district student assessment data was made. No action was needed.

ITEM II: A motion was made to approve the renewal proposal for school board legal liability insurance from Bancorp South Insurance Services. The motion was made

by Childers and seconded by Reidhar. The vote was unanimous.

ITEM III: The board voted to approve the purchase of new football uniforms from BSN Sports. The motion was made by Reidhar and seconded by Childers. A unanimous vote followed.

ITEM IV: Kennedy made a motion to approve the hire of a long-term substitute, Isaac Muggy, for the remainder of the 2015-2016 school year. The motion was seconded by Holloway, and a unanimous vote followed.

ITEM V: The board voted to extend the Superintendent contract for another year to run through June of 2018. The motion was made by Kennedy, and was seconded by. Morton. A unanimous vote followed.

ITEM VI: A motion was made to add Nick Hill as a disbursing officer for the school online lunch account. The motion was made by Reidhar, and seconded by Holloway.

A unanimous vote followed.

ITEM VII: A motion was made to remove former disbursing officers, Rick Burns and Martha Childers, from the online lunch account. The motion was made by Reidhar, seconded by Holloway, and followed with a unanimous vote.

Natasha Richards, Recording

Distribution of City Sales Tax Revenue The municipal levy of sales and use in cities for December, 2015 reports to the state is as follows: Des Arc ....................$ 18,937.89 Augusta ......................... 28, 232.74 Bald Knob .....................60,025.94 Beebe............................109,762.43 Brinkley................143,355.72 Cabot............................715,008.24 Carlisle ...........................53,484.17 Clarendon ................. 48,597.83 Cotton Plant ....................1,272.20 DeValls Bluff.................13,048.75 DeWitt..........................190,875.16 England..........................75,441.34 Gillett ...............................9,199.97 Hazen ............................ 51,918.57 Holly Grove......................6,024.97 Lonoke .........................159,317.01 McCrory.........................17,454.78 North Little Rock.....1,345,535.13 Searcy...........................849,848.92 Stuttgart .......................607,010.54 Ward...............................44,015.98 Municipal sales and use tax is based on retail sales and local tax. It is reported to and compiled each month by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration.

For the same period in 2014, Des Arc’s tax revenue was $19,298.57, DeValls Bluff, $15,087.88 and Hazen, $57,352.49 The new county tax approved by the voters in Prairie County went into effect in April, 2014. The new tax added .5% to the already 8.5 % in the local area. The local tax rate is 9%. The local tax rate in both Hazen and DeValls Bluff is higher.

Ice-covered limbs at Beine Creek, new Hwy 323 bridge (view southwest)

Ice-covered trees at Riverfront Park (looking south from White River Bridge) Photo by Rodney Adams

Mineral lease workshop scheduled March 3 at Unity Health in Searcy SEARCY, Ark. – The energy industry’s boom-bust cycle means Arkansans with mineral leases need to know their options and answers to the question: “what now?”

“Mineral leases: What you need to know about lease end and your estate plan” will be held from 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at Unity Health, formerly the White River Medical Center, 3214 E. Race in Searcy. There’s no cost to attend.

Rusty Rumley, staff attorney for the National Agricultural Law Center, will be the presenter. The workshop is sponsored by Unity Health and University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. His topics will include: • Lease termination and re-leasing.

• Basics of estate planning and why you need it.

• Dying without an estate plan.

• Estate planning tools of the trade.

• Mineral leasing and estate planning.

• Estate planning tips and things to consider.

Sherri Sanders, White County extension agent for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, said a similar workshop held in November proved so popular, her office scheduled a second

one.

“Like other sectors, the energy industry has its ups and downs and people with mineral lease agreements need to be prepared to deal with the future,” said Sanders. “This workshop is meant to help lease owners understand what their options are when it comes to lease end, lease termination and your estate.”

For more information or to RSVP for the event, contact Sanders at ssanders@uaex.edu or 501-268-5394.

Please RSVP by March 1.

This workshop is intended for educational purposes only and cannot be construed as legal advice. There is no cost to attend.

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action institution. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate or need materials in another format, please contact the White County Extension Office as soon as possible. Dial 711 for Arkansas Relay.

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers all its Extension and Research programs and services to all people.

Ice-covered trees provide backdrop for American Flag (Des Arc city limits, Hwy 11 W) Photo by Rodney Adams

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Muscle-man Barrett Ward

Barrett Ward places second at All South Muscle Competition Barrett Ward, formerly of Des Arc, won Second place in the Physique Novice Class D and the Physique Open Class D competitions in the National Qualifying All South Muscle Physique Competiton at the State House Convention Center in Little Rock on October 10, 2015. This was Barrett’s first ever competition.

Each class is decided based on height according to Barrett. By finishing second in his class in the Open Division, he qualified for a National Show where he will compete for his Pro Card. “There are six shows nationwide in 2016 that I can choose from. Your nutrition and training consume you during the process,�

Barrett said. “It was definitely a crazy experience. I learned a lot about myself and how to go about preparing for the event.

Now, I just have to pick a National Show, create a plan and go to work.�

Barrett said the judges feedback was very positive. He has to decide which competitive route he will take in the fu-

ture. He has his National Qualification but is a little too muscular for the Physique Division. “The NPC just created a new division called the Classic Physique that could fit my body and goals. Each class is decided on your height and weight,� Barrett said. “I really like the aspect of the new class. It fits me and my body a lot better-small waist yet muscular,� he says.

The division is kind of the in-between of the physique and bodybuilding. He says,�

I would like to do the National Show and then, at the end of the year, compete in the Classic Physique Division.�

Barrett currently resides in Benton and is a 2000 graduate of Des Arc High School.

He is a Senior Oncology Sales Specialist for Takeda Oncology. He is the son of Ronnie and Sarah (Berry) Ward of Des Arc and is the grandson of Sue Berry of Des Arc and Evelyn Ward of Carlisle and the late A.L. Berry and Edgar “Pop� Ward.

Community Calendar

by Chris Weems

Sat., Jan. 30, 12 Noon: District 10 hosting Official Visit of Worthy G. Matron and G. Patron of Arkansas Eastern Star, Cabot Masonic Hall, 705 S. Locust St. Thurs., Feb. 4, 6:00 pm, GFWC Elsie McCain Club, Chris Weems home Tues., Feb. 9, 6:30 p.m., Over 55 Valentine Banquet, Calvary Baptist 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

Hello to all and a Happy Healthy New Year, I received and read the facts about the large sycamore tree in the Christmas edition of the Journal. I always enjoy reading the letters children write to Santa Claus.

My thoughts turned back to the year 1944. I started to school at Brown Grove (Hazen). Mr. Ben Crowder’s store was next door.

Ms. Zula Raper taught me the ABC’s at the bench and occasionally, she would share her penny peppermint stick candy if I could convince her I had left my bucket lunch at home. The squrrels and birds in the woods enjoyed my biscuit of potted meat and peppermint, to me, was a favorite treat.

Gasoline, sugar and oleo margarine was rationed and Mamma was worried.

She would say, “I need sugar to preserve these fruits so we can eat this winter�.

A new baby sister, Margaret, was born and daddy, Henry Hervy Oliver, was called to the war. Our hearts were broken as he kissed us goodbye before daylight one morning.

Daddy said, “I have to go to San Diego and ride a big boat in the ocean.� He did not have to stay there very long because the war ended. He was glad to be back home with his wife and five children.

I was five years old when Daddy emptied his duffle bag onto the floor. It contained oranges, nuts and candy for us to eat. I became confused. There is no bucket of dirt holding a Christmas tree and we had not gathered balls from the sycamore tree to decorate it with. It’s warm outside and I know it snows when Santa Claus visits our home. I began to wonder.

What was that thing called “war�? I asked Daddy, “Could you go get us some more? Are you really Santa Claus, Daddy?�

We worked in the harvest and before long Daddy said, “We’ll go to Des Arc tomorrow to get a few things we need. I don’t remember how we got there because I don’t think we had a car. Inside Young’s Department store, I saw a little treasure. I begged, I cried and I tried to reason but Daddy just said, “No, you have to ask Santa Claus.� That was not what I wanted to hear, so Daddy escorted me out the door and applied his hands of love where I didn’t want him to. On our way home, no matter how I wanted to be quiet, a snub or two was made audible.

Christmas morning had finally come and sure enough, there against the wall under that scruffy little tree, was my treasure I had dreamed of. That little corn broom with the bright red handle was calling to

me. There were apples, oranges, English walnuts and candy. Mamma had unravelled some old socks and made us a ball to play with.

I swept the floor over and over and we pitched the ball to each other. Mamma made us a big meal of squirrel and dumplings and a big chocolate pudding piled high with baked meringue. What a Christmas feast! We were all feeling joy and Christmas peace as we sat down on the bench to eat. Just one more time to throw the ball before Daddy asked God’s blessings over the meal.

The ball went up and hit the ceiling. As you have heard, the Law of Gravity took over. What goes up, comes down and it did.

That ball hit and landed in the center of the Chocolate pudding!

My little broom leaned against the wall for the rest

of the day while my little hands wanted so bad to use it.

Enclosed is payment for another year’s subscription for my favorite reading material.

Gladys “Oliver� Murray Hempstead, Texas -----Didn’t get to come home this summer as planned.

However, I did get a trip of a lifetime.

My granddaughter, Brittany Alexander, gave me a trip to Hawaii for my 81st birthday. Others who contributed were my grandson, Adam Alexander, my stepson, Hal and granddaughter, Jordan., and my sister, Jane Reynolds. Had a wonderful time. (Brittany and mother, Kimberly Richmond were with me).

Hope to see you this summer.

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FARM/HOME Researchers on long push for cover crops

By Ryan McGeeney Researchers with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture have been spreading the gospel of cover crops for more than three years now — and they aren’t about to give up anytime soon.

Trent Roberts, assistant professor of crop, soil and environmental science for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, spoke to a crowd of about 70 people Jan. 20 at the 2016 Arkansas Crop Management Conference in North Little Rock. Over the course of about 45 minutes, he addressed the positive aspects of planting cover crops between production cycles, including nutrient retention and reduction in erosion, leaching and runoff.

“The use of cover crops in Arkansas is definitely still in its infant stages,” Roberts said. “We have a few producers who have introduced cover crops, have been using them for several years and taken their whole farm under cover crops. And their success stories are leading to other interest.”

Roberts said that the primary impediment to the widespread adoption of cover crop use in Arkansas and throughout the mid-South is primarily a matter of timing.

Given that the state’s leading crops — rice and soybeans — are harvested at year’s end, growers are left with a relatively short window to plant, grow and terminate cover crops during the fallow period.

Roberts said the potential benefits of cover crops can more than make up for the effort, however.

“I think a lot of people don’t realize what we’re losing when we lose topsoil to erosion,” he said. “A lot of what makes a given soil well-suited for planting one crop over another is right there.

Using cover crops can also simultaneously reduce input costs and nutrient runoff by depositing nitrogen in the soil without the application of fertilizer.

“A lot of these cover crops, they’re just like soybeans,” Roberts said. “We grow soybeans and they fix nitrogen from the atmosphere. But we haul a lot of that nitrogen off with the seed during harvest.

With a cover crop, it’s fixing that nitrogen from the atmosphere, but we’re not harvesting it. We’re putting it back into the soil.”

Roberts said cereal rye has been the best cover crop for soybeans in Arkansas research plots.

“It’s far and away the king,” he said. “It’s a workhorse. It’s cheap to establish, in terms of seed costs; it’s easy to kill, as far as

termination, and it’s going to be a huge tool for us in our herbicide-resistant weed fight.”

Roberts said the large amount of biomass that the rye creates and maintains on the soil surface helps prevent and eliminate pigweed and other weed seeds from emerging.

“Pigweed in particular relies heavily on sunlight to germinate and when adequate residue is on the soil surface, it will not germinate,” he said. He said some research indicates cereal rye has some allelopathic effects on pigweed seed — releasing a chemical into the soil, preventing pigweed seed emergence.

For corn and rice acreage, Roberts said the Austrian winter pea is a strong choice, and that tillage radish is useful in some crop systems.

The implementation of cover crops in Arkansas hasn’t been without its setbacks.

In 2014, soybean growers in Marvell and Phillips counties detected pea weevils, an invasive pest believed to have been brought to Arkansas along with the Austrian winter pea. The weevils were found to stay in fields after the cover crop’s termination, and then attack soybeans. Additionally, use of the peas in corn fields was found to attract stinkbugs.

Roberts said the pests shouldn’t be an issue with proper cover crop management, including terminating the crops at least two weeks prior to planting.

In addition to ongoing research, partially funded by the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board, Roberts and his team are currently involved in two demonstration projects with cooperating producers. One project is organized through the Arkansas Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the other through the Arkansas Natural Resource Commission.

“The purpose of those two projects is actually to cooperate with producers, doing field-scale demonstrations, to introduce them as to how cover crops fit into their systems, and see the benefits of what those cover crops give them,” Roberts said.

“So it’s not research, it’s a true field-scale demonstration project.”

Roberts said his research, which began by determining which cover crops were best-suited for Arkansas, and is now focused on determining best planting and termination dates for cover crops, will eventually shift toward residue management and other aspects of cover crop management.

For more information about cover crops, contact your county extension agent or visit www.uaex.edu.

Non-federal oil and gas drilling encroaching on wildlife refuges The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has proposed new regulations to manage and control non-federal oil and gas development on national wildlife refuges.

They are urgently needed.

FWS Director Ashe is being asked to strongly support the adoption of badly needed rules to control oil and gas drilling on national wildlife refuges and to protect natural resources.

Uncontrolled oil and gas drilling, mostly by private parties, is a significant threat to the National Wildlife Refuge System.

Past drilling in wildlife refuges has resulted in avoidable toxic spills, massive habitat destruction, air and water pollution, and wildlife mortality.

There are currently over 5,000 oil and gas wells on more than 100 refuges across the country. Approximately one-third of all national wildlife refuges are dealing with

the destructive impacts of non-federal oil and gas drilling, including wells, pipelines, storage tanks and other facilities. These activities have occurred on refuge lands with virtually no oversight or control by FWS due to horribly outdated and inadequate wildlife refuge regulations dealing with oil and gas development.

The proposed rule makes critical changes to woefully inadequate existing regulations that have not been updated for over 50 years.

“Please tell FWS to finalize the strongest rule possible to ensure the protection of our National Wildlife Refuge System! National wildlife refuges are critical to America’s wildlife. It’s time to safeguard these treasured lands for wildlife conservation!” sayd Don Barry, Defenders of Wildlife group.

Trapper Houtz on annual trapping visit here Steve Houtz of Landisburg, PA, was on his annual trapping excursion to the Des Arc area in January. Steve and his wife, Tereasa, were guests of Donald and Kelli Morton during their stay here. This was Tereasa’s first visit to the area. She said, “We had a wonderful time.” They were late heading back to Pennsylvania due to the blizzard conditions. “We got 30 inches of snow here in Pennsylvania,” Tereasa said.

During his three-week stay here, Steve trapped a total of 97 animals and one 4wheeler during his recent hunting/trapping trip to Des Arc. The catch included 36 beaver, 26 coon, 7 coyotes, 3 bobcats, 16 otter, 5 skunk, 2 N.rats, 1 swamp rabbit and 1 tire.

Steve’s activities included a visit with the second graders at Des Arc Elementary School and delighted the students with animal gifts. Teresa said, “Steve had a awesome time trapping and visiting with good friends, the Mortons, along with his time with the visit at the school.”

Steve Houtz visits school, shares trapping stories, presents animal gifts

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District Cour t Hearings January Plea Day 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, January 25, 2016: City Cases Traci Monroe, Hickory Plains, charged with Contempt of Court and Failure to Appear on a Written Summons x3. Plead not guilty. Hearing set for February 11, 2016.

Camara P. McDonald, Des Arc, charged with Failure to Pay x2. Failed to Pay. Issue Warrant.

Aaron D. Robinson, Des Arc, charged with Contempt of Court/Failure to Complete Community Service x2 and Failure to Appear on a Written Summons. Failed to Appear.

Issue Letter.

Jeffery C. Treadwell, Des Arc, charged with Contempt of Court/Failure to Complete Community Service. Defendent to appear February 1, 2016.

Trenterrious Arevon Stidum, Brinkley, charged with Failure to Pay. Failed to Appear. Issue Warrant.

Barney Holmes, Des Arc, charged with No Driver License. Guilty. Sentenced to Fine and Cosst $165.00.

Joe W. Pettis, Des Arc, charged with Public Intoxication/Drinking in Public.

Transfer Case to Hazen.

Reba Robinson, Des Arc,

charged with Left Scene of Accident. Continued to February 1, 2016 by Motion of Defendant.

Bradley T. Sanner, Des Arc, charged with Contempt of Court/Failure to Complete Community Service. Transfer Case to Hazen.

Douglas L. Caruthers, Des Arc, charged with Failure to Pay. Continued to February 1, 2016.

Todd E. Angelo, Des Arc, charged with Assault-Third Degree-Class C Misdemeanor and Disorderly Conduct-Class C Misdemeanor. Plead Not Guilty.

Hearing set for March 10, 2016.

Lori Gosha, Memphis, TN, charged with Possession of Controlled Substance. Plead Not Guilty by Attorney Eric Kennedy.

Hearing set for May 12, 2016.

Frederick B. Plante, Beebe, charged with Disorderly Conduct-Class C Misdemeanor.

Plead Not Guilty. Hearing set for March 10, 2016.

Leslie Plante, Beebe, charged with Disorderly Conduct-Class C Misdemeanor. Plead Not Guilty.

Hearing set for March 10, 2016.

State Cases Traci Monroe, Hickory Plains, charged with Domestic Battering-Third Degree and Endangering Minor. Sentenced to 120

days in Prairie County Jail.

Anthony S. Sanner, Des Arc, charged with Failure to Pay. Time Pay Review.

Jennifer M. Mitchell, Lonoke, charged with Failure to Pay. Failed to Pay. Issue Letter.

Walker, Nelson, Jr., Boyce, LA, charged with Child Protection Act. Bond Forfeited.

Andrew R. Gonzalez, Costa Mesa, CA, charged with Exceeding Posted Speed 79 MPH/55 Zone.

Failed to Appear. Issue Warrant.

Billy Joe Plummer, North Little Rock, charged with Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver LicenseClass A Misdemeanor.

Failed to Appear. Issue Letter.

Douglas L. Caruthers, Des Arc, charged with No Liability Insuranceand Exceeding Posted Speed 67 MPH/55 Zone.

Guilty.

Sentenced to Fine and Cost of $407.00.

Douglas L. Caruthers, Des Arc, charged with No Seat Belt and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Plead Not Guilty. Hearing set for February 11, 2016.

Whitley Treadwell, Des Arc, charged with No Liability Insurance and Drinking on Highway. Guilty.

Sentenced to Fine and Cost of $550.00.

Shane Price, Lonoke, charged with Failure to Pay. Bond Forfeited.

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The following cases were heard before Judge Tom Hughes in Plea Day Hearings held at DeValls Bluff and Des Arc for the Northern and Southern Districts in Prairie County: Northern District Hambrick Willie charged with Possession of Firearms by Certain Persons. Pre-trial March 22, 2016.

Cassie Evans charged with Aggravated Assault/Corrections Law Enforcement Officer x2.

Plead Guilty. Sentenced to Three Years Probation plus Fine and Cost $1000.00.

Kelvin Walker charged with Possession of Controlled Substance Schedule I, II excluding Meth Cocaine. Plead Guilty. Sentenced to Three Years Probaton and $1,000.00 Fine and Cost.

Vickie Hunt plead Not Guilty. Waived Arrangement.

Hearing set for March 22, 2016.

Jeremiah McMillen Appoint Public Defender. Set for Plea March 22, 2016.

Gerald Young Reset for February 17, 2016.

Alec Huffstickler-Attorney Eric Kennedy appointed. Plea and Arraignment set for February 17, 2016.

AndersonMichael Plead Not Guilty. Waived Arraignment.

Pre-trial February 17, 2016.

Paul Hood-Denied Reduction in Bond. Attorney Eric Kennedy appointed.

Plea and Arraignment set for February 17, 2016.

Tracy Robinson-Attorney Eric Kennedy appointed. Plea and Arraignment set for February 17, 2016.

Shane Holland-Continued to February 17, 2016.

Jarrod Felkins-sentenced to 20 years ADC with credit for 277 Days.

Charles Cobb-Continued.

Alday-Plead Kathi Guilty. Sentenced to Three Years Probation and Fine and Cost of $500.00.

Courtney Dorman-Continued to February 17,

2016.

Amanda Capshaw-Reset for February 17, 2016.

Dennis Atkins-Reset for March 22, 2016.

Brennan Cross-Failed to Appear.

Sarah Ripper charged with Theft of Property and Forgery. Continued.

Vanessa Peters-Pre-trial set for February 17, 2016.

Trial Date set for April 2729, 2016.

Bethany Grady-Attorney Eric Kennedy appointed.

Plea and Arraignment set for February 17, 2016.

James Kilgore-Attorney Paul Petty appeared. Continued.

Gary Williams-Attorney Hubert entered Not Guilty plea. Waived Arraignment.

Hearing set for February 17, 2016.

Terry Linam-Failed to Appear. Issue Warrant.

Hayden Newton charged with Theft of Property. Plead Not Guilty.

Waived Arraignment. Waiting on admittance to John 3:16-Sheppards Ranch.

Clifford Earl-Pre-Trial set for February 17, 2016.

Southern District Tricia Larkin charged with Intimidating a Jury, Witness or Informant.

Reset for Febrary 16, 2016.

Samuel Marice Harris charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance.

Issue Warrant.

Marcus Leo Gardner charged with Possession of Substance.

Controlled Issue Warrant.

Samantha Jo Harrison charged with Theft of Property x2 and Breaking or Entering x2. Reset for February 16, 2016.

Ryan Travis Booth charged with Theft of Property and Breaking or Entering. Reset for February 16, 2016.

Terry R. Linam charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Reset for January 20, 2016.

Earl Lee Washington, Sr. charged with Criminal Mischief-Waived Counsel.

Order Act Three Evaluation.

Dennis Scott Reitz

charged Probation Revocation. Continued to February 16, 2016.

Branson Ellis charged with Possession of Schedule VI Controlled Substance with Purpose to Deliver, Possession of Methamphetamine or Cocaine with Purpose to Deliver. Possession of Schedlule I or II that is not Meth or Cocaine x2, Possession of Controlled Substance.

Sentenced to 60 months ADC plus Court Costs and Fines.

Michael Jerome McAdoo charged with Possession of Firearms by Certain Persons and Possession of Controlled Substance.

Sentenced to 12 months Probation plus Court Costs and Fines.

Matt Carpenter charged with Possession of Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Plead Not Guilty.

Waived Arraginment. Pretrial set for February 16.

2016.

Patrick Keith Hill charged with Possession of Substance, Controlled Fraudulent Practices, Fraud or Deceit. Reset for February 16, 2016.

H. Walker Madison charged with Theft and Criminal Trespass. Sentenced to Supervised Probation plus Court Costs and Fines.

David Swartz charged with Fleeing. Reset for February 16, 2016.

Victor Penn charged with Theft of Property, Lost, Mislaid or Delivered

by Mistake. Reset for February 16, 2016.

Jason Howell charged with Delivery of Methamphetamine or Cocaine x2.

Reset for February 16, 2016.

Necko D. Langhorn charged with Rape, Sexual Assault-Second Degree.

Failed to Appear. Issue Warrant.

Roger Dale Wallace charged with Probation Revocation. Continued to March 21, 2016.

Arkansas Highway Commission Approves Bid for Improvements in White County

Prairie Coult y Cour thouse 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, January 25, 2016:

Warranty Deed

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D.H. Kreimeier and Paulette Kreimeier, Grantors, hand paid by Cruise Brinker and Anna Brinker, Grantees, the following described lands in the County of Prairie, State of Arkansas: Lots Eight and Nine, Block Three, Kreimeier Addition to the City of Ulm.

The Arkansas State Highway Commission has approved a bid for improvements to a roadway in White County, according to Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) officials.

The purpose of this project is to widen 3 miles of U.S. Highway 64 from two to five lanes between Turner Road and County Road 5. pany of Quitman was awarded the contract at $8,024,792.14.

Construction is scheduled to begin in two to four weeks, weather permitting. Completion is expected in mid-2017.

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CLASSIFIEDS, SERVICES, LEGALS Real Estate

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing will be held on Monday, February 1, 2016, at 6:00 p. m. by the Des Arc Zoning & Planning Commnission, in the Des Arc City Council chambers.

The First Baptist Church is requesting a variance with no set-back lines on Lots 1,2,3,4,5, and 6, Block 37 of Watkins Survey. The current set-back line is 25 feet from the property line to the proposed structure. The church anticipates taking off the West side of the existing facility and replacing with a brand new building. With the proposed variance request, no individual property owners should be materially affected by this change.

The purpose of the Hearing is to receive public comments from the citizens of the City of Des Arc. All interested persons are urged to attend.

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OFFICE BLDG. 102 Hamilton Des Arc, AR For Lease

FOR SALE FOR SALE BY OWNER: 16X80 Ft. Trailer, 3 Bdr 2 Ba, Central Heat/Air, new carpet, new metal roof, and underpinning, on 1 1/2 acres with shed and garage. Located six-miles, Hwy. 11 North. Evelyn Smith, 1/28/2p 870-256-3409.

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a LARGE Quality estate from SE Ar, plus 4 Semi loads of Great Merchandise from around the World!

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POSTED: Strohl Reservoir, located in Prairie County - Section 24, Township 1N, Range 5W, is posted against all fishing and hunting, effective immediately. Any prior permission is hereby revoked and cancelled.

Only those with written permission from partners of Strohl Reservoir, LLC will be permitted. Trespassers will be prosecuted.

Strohl Reservoir partners: Patti Strohl Cogdell, Richard Gene Taylor, Dean Taylor, Newsom Family Trust, Steve Mathis, Jeff Isbell (Becky Isbell), Howard Strohl, Henry Strohl, Margaret Strohl McVey 1/21/2c

Week of 01-25-16

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Last week’s Jan 21 issue delivered “Next-Day” on Friday, to 13 locations (348± subscribers)

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In the Circuit Court of the Northern District of Prairie County, Arkansas Susanne Bell and The Estate of Jerry L. Bell .............Petitioners Susanne Bell, Administratrix vs 59N CV-15-27 Heirs of Joseph L. Rascoe; ....................................Respondents Heirs of Martha Rascoe: Heirs of Willie Rascoe; Heirs of Frances Outillye Scott Schiltz; Heirs of Ruth Whyte Manning; Heirs of Willie Rebecca Rascoe; Ora Marion Scott Love; Ray Mack Jr.; Mary S. Gray Spence; Marilyn Jean Rascoe; Leslie Rascoe Shelton; Erin Rascoe; Judy Rascoe Davis; and All Persons having an interest in following described Real Property located in the Northern District of Prairie County, Arkansas, to-wit: The West 3/4 of the NW1/4 of the SW1/4 of §2, T4NR7W; The NW1/4 of the SE 1/4 of §3, T4N-R7W, SW1/4 of the SE1/4 of §3, T4N-R7W, Fractional Part of NW1/4 of the NE1/4 of §10, T4N-R7W. WARNING ORDER The Defendants, Ora Marion Scott Love, Marilyn Jean Rascoe and Erin Rascoe, are hereby warned to appear in Court within thirty (30) days and answer the Petition, to Quiet Title of the Plaintiffs, Susanne Bell and the Estate of Jerry L. Bell. Susanne Bell, Administratrix, and upon failure of Respondents to do so, the complaint filed herein will be deemed to be admitted and a default judgment will be entered against you.

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Prepared by: Robert M. Abney, P.A. Attorney at Law P.O. Box 246 Des Arc, AR 72040 870-256-4183

CIRCUIT CLERK By: Rhonda Cheshier Deputy C;erk

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TUES., Dec 22 TUES., Dec 29 SAT., Jan 2 MON., Jan 11 WED., Jan 20 TUES., Jan 26 Alma TUES., Jan 12 TUES., Jan 19 TUES., Jan 26 Anaheim, CA TUES., TUES., Jan 19 MON., Jan 25 Carlisle, PA ” MON., Jan 11 WED., Jan 20 WED., Jan 27 Chicago, IL TUES., Jan 26 Dallas, TX SAT., Jan 2 FRI., Jan 8 SAT., Jan 16 FRI., Jan 22 Edgemont MON., Jan 25 Houston, TX Dec 18, Dec 19 SAT., Dec 26 SAT., FRI., TUES., Jan 19 FRI 1/22 - MON 1/25 Little Rock ” ” Dec 18, Dec 19 SAT., SAT., FRI., TUES., FRI., Jan 22 North Little Rock ” ” ” ” TUES., Jan 12 MON., Jan 25 Salem, OR SAT., 12/19 SAT., Dec 26 SAT., Jan 2 FRI., Jan 8 TUES., Jan 19 FRI., Jan 22 Sherwood MON., Dec 28 TUES., Jan 5 FRI., Jan 15 TUES., MON., Jan 25 Springfield, MO ” WED., Jan 27 Springfield, OH FRI., Dec 18 SAT., Dec 26 SAT., Jan 2 FRI., Jan 8 SAT., Jan 16 Not rcvd as of Jan 27 Ulm (Above 14 locations, plus 158 others, are mailed in mixed containers - “co-mingled” with miscellaneous locations) = Notable deliveries (both Good

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Exceptional delivery to Carlisle, PA (see photo at right)

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As shown for the 10 locations in upper group, the USPS Mail Facility in North Little Rock has proven their ability to deliver the White River Journals on “next day after mailing”. 46 of the 60 dates shown are “nextday” delivery. The Jan 14 issue only was delivered “late” to all 10 locations.

It’s not expected that out-of-state subscribers will receive papers “next-day” - and thus more red italic text in the lower group of 12 locations. Next-day deliveries are shown in black text; later than next-day are shown in red italic (seen in color online). Blank spaces indicates delivery dates unavailable.

N O T E ! The “workaround” for late postal delivery is to receive the Journal “ONLINE”.

It’s FREE with your paid subscription . . . . plus it allows you to read “Journal” early (even before it’s mailed) - and see photos on inside pages in COLOR, instead of black & white !

Home of subscribers, Randall & Montine (McDaniel) Nichols, Carlisle, PA (Photo taken Sunday morning, Jan 24 - More photos Pg 14) To appreciate the “US mail getting thru”, consider Randall and Montine who got 32” snow last weekend - but still received their Journal this Monday, Jan. 25. Their Toyota 4x4 sits just left of the garage, looking something like an “armadillo”, says Randall (See Carlisle, PA in chart at left)

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Blizzard of 2016 leaves added beauty in Carlisle, PA, home of former Des Arcian Randall and Montine Nichols, daughter of the late Henry & Bobbye McDaniel and 1971 DAHS graduate, provided these photos taken Sunday, Jan. 24

Montine measured the snow depth at 32” - “armadillo-looking” hump left of garage is buried truck

Front of the Nichols residence

Closeup of Richard’s buried 4x4 Toyota in foreground - picnic table beyond truck at left

Richland Road in front of the Nichols home - their mailbox sticking up from snow at right

In Des Arc, two large icicles hang down in front of iced tree limbs in background Friday morning

Mary Bryan, who lives on 10th St, built this snowman in anticipation of her grandaughter’s visit last Friday afternoon. Facebook comments included: “You’re never too old to build a snowman”

32” snow surrounds and covers table on the Nichols’ rear deck

In Des Arc, limbs covered first with freezing rain - than coated with snow early Friday morning Photo by Rodney Adams