White river journal, july 16, 2015 by charles walls

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Above: New Horizons’ Full Trajectory - Pluto Flyby Left: NASA artist’s conception of Pluto before the New Horizons spacecraft arrived there (after a 9 1/2 year, $728 million, 3.11 billion mile trip) this Tuesday, July 14 at 6:49 am CDT More information - Pgs 2,13,14

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ACTIVITIES CALENDAR FRI., JULY 17, 6-8 PM City of Des Arc Aerial Mosquito Spraying SUN., JULY 19, 7 AM Fellowship Breakfast Gospel Mission Church MON., JULY 20, 12 NOON Chamber of Commerce F & M Bank MON., JULY 20, 6 PM 2016 Steamboat Days Membership Drive T.J.’s Kountry Kitchen MON., JULY 20, 9 AM Plea Day Hearings DeValls Bluff TUES., JULY 21, 9 AM Plea Day Hearings Des Arc Courthouse TUES., JULY 21, 7 PM Des Arc City Council Meet, City Hall WED., JULY 22, 10:30 A.M. Alzheimers Support Group Lower White River Museum SAT., JULY 24, 6 PM “Matchmaker Mary” showing at theatre DeValls Bluff SUN, JULY 26, 6 PM Fellowship Worship Methodist Church MON., JULY 27, 7:30 A.M. Cross Country Practice DAHS Gymnasium MON., JULY 27, 8AM-3PM DAHS Senior registration; Picture appointment times sent by letter

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Voters approve 1 mill increase for County libraries at DeValls Bluff, Hazen, Des Arc On a very hot Special Election Tuesday, the one mill tax increase for county libraries passed by a total vote of 349-189. Chairman Beth Rogers of Hazen expressed that the Library Board “would like to thank the voters of Prairie County for showing their support in our millage election. The outcome of the special election clearly shows that they value their public libraries and are keenly aware of how important they are to the growth of our communities”. A first priority of the library board will be to reopen the DeValls Bluff branch as soon as possible. There are several matters that must be addressed, as well as reinstalling the computers. Since the 2015 budget did not allow for the operation of the DeValls Bluff Library, budgetary concerns will have to be addressed in regard to staffing, materials, utilities, etc. However, the board hopes to have some sort of service available in the very near

future. Once the library begins to receive the full benefits from the millage increase, it is expected that the DeValls Bluff Library will return to the same level of operation as before it was closed on December 31, 2014. With the Lonoke County Library scheduled to dissolve itself from its Regional affiliation with Prairie County on Dec 31, 2015, Chairman Rogers said “that even with the millage passage, there will be new unknown expenses related to Prairie County’s losing access to various Lonoke Library functions on Dec. 31.” Both Rogers and Judge Mike Skarda estimate that annual revenue from the new one-mill tax will be between $90,000-$100,000, of which only 90% will be budgeted for the County library system. Chairman Rogers also advised that the January 2015 reduction in hours at the Des Arc Library (from five to four days) will return to five days soon as possible.

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New property evaluations, Library vote subjects of July 7 Quorum Court meeting The July Quorum Court meeting was held a week early, July 7, because of the Library Millage Election on July 14. Justice Lawrence Holloway presided over the meeting in Judge Mike Skarda’s absence. Other JPs in attendance included Doyle Sullins, Ulm; Buddy Sims and Eddie Ciganek, Hazen; Ronnie Eans, Northside Community; Matthew Sterling and Bobby Willeford, DeValls Bluff; and Mary Roe, Des Arc. Other officials present were County Clerk Vanessa Peters and Prosecuting Atty Tim Isaac. Visitors included representatives of Arkansas CAMA Technology, Rob Kinard, Kelly Beaty and Tom Scott. Beaty reminded the Court that Arkansas law requires Prairie County to reappraise property values every 5 years. - and advised that the reappraisal is now complete and has been sent to the State.

He said that notices showing new property values would be sent out July 15 to only those property owners who have an evaluation increase. Those whose values decreased or stayed the same will not receive notices. Anyone having questions or wishing to appeal their new evaluations should call the ACT office at 870-998-1333, not the County Assessor’s office. The deadline to appeal the value is August 17, 2015. Beaty further encouraged everyone to visit their website, www.actDataScout.com to find information on their property and reappraisal. Regional Library Director Deborah Moore and Prairie County Library Mgr., April Highfill were also present to encourage the Justices to help get voters out for the Library millage election July 14.

SLOW DAY AT THE POLLS: It was a slow day at the polls Tuesday for these election poll workers J. D. Babb, Richard Minton, Janice Reidhar, Janet Turnage and Jennifer Mills. This was at the polls in Des Arc located at the American Ag VOTING IS EASY: Johnnie Elam punched a button and her Building. Only 196 votes on the Library Tax issue were cast here from all of White River, Calhoun and Des Arc townships vote was cast - at the Des Arc polls Tuesday.

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DAHS Student Council, 1963-64 in front of old Elementary Building: Seated from left: Bonnie Reidhar, Freda Jenkins. Carolyn Vance, Carol Stallings, Deloris Butler, Carolyn Nichols, Ramona Carlock, Dixie Eans, Pat Provance. Standing: Louise Bone, Sissy Bell, June DeVorak, Russell Ewing, Gale Stewart, James Brown, Lorene Bone, Faye Minton

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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. -- Arkansas Republicans get a crude if quite rich buffoon with no chance for his party’s bid, let alone the White House. Arkansas Democrats get their party’s presumptive presidential nominee who, though it is still early, leads all comers. It matters not much that the state’s GOP faithful regard Hillary Clinton as an ultra-liberal (and quite rich) threat to the American way of life, to even the nation’s very existence. In what I suspect is the calculus of her presidential campaign she has already written off, or is prepared to write off, the state where she once served as First Lady. She returns to Arkansas, to address the state party’s annual Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner, to rally volunteers who might be useful in other states, and to put some money in its sagging coffers and to add some money to her plentiful campaign account, and to see some old friends, and because she would have been accused of writing the state off had she not come, and because she had an open date. In about that order. Donald Trump is speaking to the state GOP’s counterpart event, its Reagan-Rockefeller Dinner, the night before. Since none of the 200 or so Republicans running for president have any known ties to Arkansas and thus no geo-specific claim to its affections, and because our state is regarded as a cinch bet to again go Red, perhaps Trump was the best, maybe the only, speaker available of any name identification. Evidently he is quite the draw, however, since Republican officials have moved the festivities to a larger venue. We ought to be fair and acknowledge that Trump was secured as the GOP dinner’s attraction well before he uttered his coarse, racist rants about Mexicans, whether they be below our southern border or in the U.S., legally or no. And before his half-hearted “clarification” that some Mexicans might be decent people and not rapists and murderers bringing horrendous diseases to the land of the free. So it could be that state GOP officials are cringing at Trump’s arrival, fearful of what he may say next in the guise of truthtelling, just as their national counterparts are distancing themselves as best they are able without jeopardizing that portion of the Republican “base” that finds the New Yorker’s rhetoric spot on. Political operatives so frequently resemble the corporate executives upon whom they have come to rely: much as CEOs eager to appease securities analysts and nervous shareholders concentrate on the next quarterly earnings report instead of the next decade, partisans focus on the next election rather than the shape of the electorate a decade hence. Penny wise and pound foolish, too often the American way. No sooner had I arrived here than the U.S. Census Bureau confirmed what had long been anticipated : Latinos in California now outnumber, if by a fraction, whites. California, with 55 electoral votes, 20 percent of the 270 needed to win the presidency. California, regarded as in-the-bag Blue (absent a hopelessly inept Democratic nominee). Blue and likely to get bluer, thanks to demographic trends and such as Trump. Saner voices in the GOP (Senators John McCain and Lindsey Graham spring to mind) have been pleading with their party for years to embrace sensible immigration reform (and the political benefits it would produce) only to have their efforts scuttled by, primarily, their own Republican colleagues. Companion appeals by the U.S. corporate community have fallen on ears deafened by the howls of the arch-conservatives who rule in the early caucus and primary states. Latinos are but a fraction of Arkansas’s eligible voting population (51,000, or about two percent, according to a Pew study) and their political muscle negligible -- thus far. Save for a few local races they can be ignored -- thus far. Why any organization would not only ignore their potential but celebrate a candidate who has outdone his peers in blanket defamation of their ethnicity is just one of the political marvels of our age, all the more so for the social conservatism that is the bedrock of contemporary Republicanism. Latino aversion to same-sex marriage and abortion, to mention but two components, fits neatly with GOP orthodoxy. But when their ethnicity is repeatedly slurred and only mumbled apologies are offered, who can blame them for deciding their interests are better served by another entity? The Reagan that the Arkansas GOP will toast at its dinner was fond of toasting his party as “the big tent” and, a longtime Californian, was at ease in his adopted state’s ethnic mix. The Rockefeller whose name appears alongside Reagan’s broke down racial barriers in his adopted state as no other Republican or Democrat. What would they make of their party? Its dinner? And the entertainment? 424 Main Street P. O. BOx 1051 DeS arc, arkanSaS 72040 OPen: M-F 8:30 aM - 6:00 PM

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Pluto flyby could lead to big changes on Earth . . . everything from pop culture to politics

Although, ISIS gang may not be impressed By David Corn Author of best seller, “Hubris: Selling of the Iraq War) The Pluto flyby will change our politics. Wars will not end because of a tiny spacecraft flying past a distant object in our solar system. There are over seven billion people on planet Earth, and most of them may not even hear about this event. But some will hear about it, and they will realize that it is an American spacecraft doing this, just as they saw an American rover land on Mars and American spacecraft orbit Jupiter and Saturn. NASA is one of the greatest goodwill ambassadors that the United States has. NASA demonstrates American ingenuity and quality and capability. It is the ultimate example of soft power, convincing other countries that the United States is a country to be admired

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It’s not everyday we humans get to explore one of our solar system’s 9 planets for the first time. But on July 14, NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft became the first to visit Pluto. The likes of the encounter haven’t been experienced in decades. NASA explored the solar system’s rocky inner planets in the 1960s and early 70s, the gassier middle planets in the late 80s, and now is finally adding the final piece of the puzzle by probing the icy worlds of the outer solar system. Launched in January 2006, the spacecraft threaded the needle through a 36-by-57 mile window in space -the equivalent of a commercial airliner arriving no more off target than the width of a tennis ball. With its suite of optical, ultraviolet, and infrared imaging tools, the New Horizons spacecraft swept past Pluto at a distance of about 7,800 miles, qualifying as kissing distance to a planet that was then 3.11 billion miles from Earth. From there, the 1,500-mile-wide (±‚ planet would appear about as large as a basketball 4’ away. Any closer, says Stern, and the images we get back would be blurry. Any further away and we wouldn’t be able to see as many details. Pluto’s largest moon, Charon, which is half the size of the planet, will be about 3 times farther away. The flyby was timed so that Charon would be on Pluto’s dark side at that moment, so that the light reflected off the moon might light up the far side. “Nonetheless we’ll still get very good imagery,” says Stern. The spacecraft’s trajectory was specifically planned to catch glimpses of Pluto’s four tinier moons as well — Styx, Nix, Hydra, and Kerberos. After a nine-year, 3 billion mile journey, New Horizons reached its closest approach to Pluto at 6:49 am CDT Tuesday, July 14. Scientists had to wait until Tuesday night to find out if New Horizons "phoned home," transmitting to Earth a series of status updates to indicate the spacecraft survived the flyby and was in good health. A collision with a particle as small as a grain of rice could’ve incapacitated the spacecraft. The "call" was received about 8:30 pm CDT Tuesday, with first imagery received the next day, Wednesday, as it takes light 4.5 hours, traveling at 186,000 mps, the distance from New Horizons to Earth. With a temperature of 360° Fahrenheit, Pluto was appropriately given the Roman name for the god of the underworld in Greek mythology. Pluto’s average distance from the sun is nearly four billion miles, and it takes approximately 248 years to complete one orbit. Pluto has a thin atmosphere that’s a lot like Earth’s in composition, containing nitrogen, oxygen and small amounts of methane, carbon monoxide, and hydrocarbon. Pluto also has weather, including snow, and like many of the frigid worlds of the outer solar system, may

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and befriended. This is not a big thing, not a ratchet of a gear in global power politics. But this flyby, this accomplishment, adds a marker in the plus column for America’s standing in the world. The gang at ISIS might not be impressed. But this feat—the United States spending close to $1 billion so the entire world can learn more about the far reaches of the solar system we share — does convey a positive message about the nation. We're not just a country that has promoted torture, pioneered death-by-drone, and poured climate-changing emissions into the atmosphere. We're exploratory emissaries for the human race.

Earth, meet Pluto, courtesy of the USA! harbor an ocean beneath its surface. Pluto’s moon, Charon, is so large in comparison to Pluto itself, that the moon does not orbit it like Earth’s moon. Instead, like two ice skaters spinning, Pluto and Charon orbit around a center of gravity that’s somewhere in between them, forming a binary planet system. In 2006, Pluto was downgraded from a planet to a dwarf planet, which many scientists have been fighting ever since. So, When Will Humans Get To See Some Awesome Stuff? Not soon enough! The spacecraft will blast through Pluto’s system at a speed of about 35,000 mph, snapping photos and collecting data for 12 days. The information gathered will be stored onboard the spacecraft, to be beamed back bit by bit, across almost 5 billion miles of space, over the next 16 months. While there, the spacecraft will measure the surface geology and composition of Pluto and its largest moon, Charon. There will be stereo maps showing how high the mountains are and how low the valleys are. After flying by Pluto and Charon, the spacecraft will turn back and watch the sun rise and set behind

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talks to Al Tombaugh, David Pluto andShukman, Charon. Asright, the sun shines through Pluto'sleft, atwhose father Clyde discovered Pluto or Feb. 18, that 1930, as mosphere, it will highlight any clouds rings may just a faint point of light, using a telescope in Flagstaff, hover nearby, and also tell scientists what's in inside the Arizona. tiny planet's atmosphere. Al Tombaugh was pleased that a sample of his father Clyde's ashes is on board New Horizons, speeding past Pluto and now heading into the unexplored realm of the Kuiper Belt.

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he Arkansas Commissioner of Agriculture tells farmers “do not overlook the turnip crop, and begin to look around at once and select a suitable place and prepare the ground. If the surplus turnips cannot be sold, they may be fed to stock. State and city officials in Oklahoma today considered relief plans for destitute unemployed persons of Henryetta who yesterday paraded into the business district and demanded and obtained food from merchants. Yesterday’s hunger march was directed by a committee appointed by the unemployed. Approximately 560 marched from the city hall with their request for aid. Food was distributed to 196 families totaling 950 persons. “These people are hungry and something must be and will be done,” said Gov. W. B. Murray. We drove with our friend, Dr. J. H. Gipson last Sunday morning to his farm located near the river about 12 miles north of town and took a look at a real corn crop. He also has a large number of young hogs that will pasture on the peas he has planted. As we drove along the highway that has been waiting so long for gravel, we observed other crops, those of Henry Calhoun, A. Hart, R. E. Harper, D. Williams, G. W. Bullock, Clarence Jones, W. T. Hambrick and others, all in fine shape. You farmers who are behind with the Journal, will you please call around and

divide that butter, eggs and chicken money with the printer. We want some chickens or cash at once. The United States is lagging so far behind in the matter of Naval construction it now appears practically certain that the Navy will not be built up to the strength provided for in the London treaty limiting Naval armament. The U. S. has 11 vessels under construction; Great Britain has 30; Japan 17; France 60; Italy 19. Des Arc is now without a bakery shop. The patronage given other town breadwagons by the homefolks have forced the doors of an otherwise patronized institution to close its doors and retire from business. The livewire merchants live in the cities, and the good roads and automobiles are an aid to the country folk to go get what they want or need. Sleep on, and soon you’ll rest in a house by the side of the road. The dance at Hotel Kerin in this city Thursday night last, was a real nice affair and quite a number of out-oftown guests were in attendance. PEACHES: 800 bushels: Elberta peaches for sale at 75 cents per bushel. Ready about July 27. 3 miles NW of Hazen. John Kee, Newton Greenwalt and Stanley Greenwalt. Circuit Clerk W. M. McQueen was a business visitor to DeValls Bluff Monday. Judge Screeton was over from Hazen and held a term of Probate Court here Wednesday.

T h u r s d a y, J u l y 1 6 , 1 9 4 2 The Prairie County Ag-riculture Workers Club held their regular meeting in the Home Economics Building Tuesday eve-ning with Cecil E. Myers, teacher, in charge of the program. Appearing on the program were J. Elmer Berry, president of the Young Business Men’s Club; L. R. Brown, president of the Prairie County Livestock Show Association; and other state dignitaries. A very delicious meal was prepared and served under the supervision of Mrs. C. R. Murray, proprietress of the City Cafe. Officers elected were: President, Kermit C. Ross, County Agricultural Agent; Vice President, Cecil E. Myers, Vocational-Agriculture teacher; and Secretary, C. O. Bell, County AAA Administrator. The next meeting will be presented by the Farmers Security Administration, L. H. Frizzell, County Supervisor. Prairie County boys, Marvin Elmer Speight and Travis Price, both of Hickory Plains, volunteered as apprentice seamen in the U. S. Çoast Guard on July 7. Seaman Speight, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Speight, graduated from Beebe High School and attended Arkansas State Teachers College. He was a star forward on the college’s championship basketball team. Seaman Price attended Hickory Plains schools and was employed by his father, Fullwell Price before his enlistment. James C. Mullins, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Mullins of the Oak Prairie Community near Des Arc, an outstanding member of the Des Arc Chapter of the Future Farmers of America took time out from a busy State FFA Convention last week to win the State FFA Public Speaking contest. He received a gold medal and an additional $15.00 given by the state association to defray expenses in representing the state in the tri-state contest. Additional honors were brought home from the FFA convention when David Pay, John Pettey and Fred Wick-

lund were awarded the State pounds.Farmers Degree. Infantile Paralysis (Polio) which cripples hundreds annually, is on a rampage again in Arkansas and may reach epidemic proportions this year. A total of 28 cases were reported through June 10 during the first six months of 1941, an 180% increase. Selective Service boards are calling up for induction at the rate of 15% a month men who had been classified as 4F because of illiteracy. A new regulation received from Eighth Corps Area headquarters eliminated a requirement that inductees must have an equivalent of a fourth grade education. Approximately 5,000 registrants in Arkansas were classified as 4F by boards because of illiteracy. Mr. C. B. Westbrook, Prairie County Chairman for United China Relief, announces the appointment of the following Advisory Committee which will assist him in raising funds for the Chinese War Work: W. L. Morris, Biscoe; J. E. Berry, Des Arc; A. A. Moss, Btassfield; Mrs. Wm. Camm, Tollville; Mrs. John Wegs, Stuttgart; and Mr. Mode Kirk, DeValls Bluff. Among those who left for employment at Pine Bluff Sunday were Wesley Conder and J. W. Turnage of Northside. Some of those in the Northside Community reporting quite a nice catch fishing on the 4th were Messrs. Claret Brown, Virgie Brown, Homer Akins, Frank Eans, Sollie Keathley and Billy Gene Young. At least 3,000 more workers will be critically needed in war effort activities in Arkansas within the next few months, says the State Employment Service. Women, too, are included in the intensive recruitment of needed war workers. Employment offices have been authorized to recruit women for the Jacksonville plant. They must be between 18 and 45 years of age and weigh less than 150

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he schedule of the Phillips VanHeusen days has been announced by Henry L. Nichols, chairman of the publicity committee. August 5-15 will be PVH Days. Everyone is urged to buy a PVH shirt and wear it during this period. Also, badges with PVH Days on it are being furnished by the A. F. Horne Co. The Des Arc Chamber of Commerce met Wednesday, July 19, at the Des Arc High School Library. James Ford, president, explained that businesses pay the same as individuals for memberships: $6.00 for each. J. W. (Bill) Treadwell, Alvin Green and Dexter Jones of the East Side, Culotches Bay farms, made a trip to Corpus Christi, Tex., Friday to Sunday, looking into the possibility of doing some custom cotton picking. Some of the other local farmers considering this work are: L. M. Kirkland, Elza Parchman, Glen Burnside, H. D. Crye and Joe Sanner Jr. Mr. Dominique d’Herbes, International Farm Youth Exchange Student of La Gajeanne, St. Martin Lalande (Aude) France, arrived in Prairie County on July 5. He immediately went to the Tollville Community where he was received by his first host family, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Gaylon Miller. The second host family will be Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dobrovich. The new washateria being installed in the Welton brick next door to the Journal office on Main St. is nearing completion. John P. Ahrens of Stuttgart purchased the

building and has installed 20 automatic washers and 10 dryers. The U. S. Navy recruiter in Des Arc this week enlisted five Des Arc boys: Ronald Thomas, Carl Butler, Jon Roe, Larry Brock and Donnie Thomas. The boys are sons of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Roe, Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Brock, and Butler is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Alta Hambrick. Tuesday, July 25, eight 4-H Club members will leave for State 4-H Club Camp in Fayetteville. They will be accompanied by Mrs. Mark Webber, adult leader of Oak Prairie, County Agent Vernon C. Wills, and French students Dominique D’Herbes. They are Ronnie Dobrovich, Slovak Club; Carole and Doris Ward, Barbara Kirkland and Victor Gray, Watson, Club; Brenda White, Plainview Club; J. K. Minton and Phillip Eddins, Oak Prairie Club. Larty Cormack and The Vibrants will furnish music for a Sock Hop Friday, July 28, at the Des Arc Roller Rink, 8 p. m. til? 75 cents stags; $1.25 couples. Proceeds go to the PVH celebration. A 1957 Nash Rambler will be given away at the Baldwin & Goodman Esso Station in Des Arc on Saturday, Aug. 26. Chances are $1.00 each. A full page advertisement in the Journal advertises the July White Sale at Young’s Dept. Store in Des Arc. White Pillow Cases, 78 cents pr,; Pastel Pillow Cases, 98 cents pr.; White sheets, $1.67 ea.; Pastel Sheets, double fitted, $2.19; heavy weight Diapers, $1.97 doz.

Sorry for being a couple of weeks late with my payment this year. Could it be that I was a year older? I moved to Beebe six months ago where eleven members of my family live including my three children. The other nineteen are scattered from Walnut Ridge to Camden. I never get lonely and I love it. We all enjoy reading the every week. Journal Thanks to you and your staff for the great job you do. I would love to hear from my friends either by phone (501-323-4367) or by mail (100 Cedar Fence Drive, Beebe, AR 72012). Virginia Waire (Virginia is the former Virginia Thurmond and moved from the Griffithville area after the death of her husband, the late Paul Waire) --------I have now received two issues of the White River Journal by e-mail and with my son, Michael, have exposed them to all the internet tricks we know. We both found excellent results in the program and needless to say, in the paper. The picture coverage of the Plunkett-Nichols building removal was excellent in concept and in quality of pictures. I, personally, prefer newspapers to the electronic media but then I didn’t like pizza for 25 years, and then I had some. I feel compelled to comment on some recent polical happenings involving Texas and Arkansas. I have lived in Texas 53 years now but was born and grew up in Arkansas and educated in its public schools and colleges, five that I recall, and will always myself an consider Arkansan. Of late, I seem to note a contest between the two states’ political entities to

determine which can behave more stupidly. The so called “religious freedom” statute which Arkansas adopted and quickly amended, seems to be the boiler-plate for the Bill the Texas Lege is now considering. It will probably pass and I doubt that it will be amended regardless of criticism unless if it hurts business, the great god of Texas government. It is possible that with two U.S. Senators each, Arkansas may equal the stupid mark of the Texas delegation although Ted Cruz has set the bar very high. Senator Cotton’s letter to Iran is so Cruz-like I wonder if Ted collaboated. Yes, the Senate is running neck and neck but Arkansas with four congressmen cannot compete with the 37 (I believe) from Texas. In fact Gohmert, from Tyler, could probably defeat Arkansas by himself. Some are just talented. Which brings me to another subject. Since Cotton and Cruz are graduates of the Harvard Law school, there is an assumption they are wise. High I.Q.’s, maybe by rote learning, may indicate intelligence but wisdom comes from one’s attitude toward life. I have known a number of Harvard lawyers and find them a mixed bag. I once opposed a Harvard lawyer who was also president of the local MENSA chapter and soundly defeated him in a civil case. He actually asked me, in open court, what my I.Q. was. This was before the Court’s decision and was asked in a very deprecating fashion. You don’t study wisdom, you accumulate it, if you are open to the absorption. My next vote for president (should I live so long) may depend on the candidate’s pledge to make at least his or her first two

Personally Speaking Prayers are sent to the Grubbs family at this time. Darrell and Karen Grubb’s son, Jonathan, who has suffered with cancer since he was a child, has been placed under Hospice care. She is the former Karen Stallings, daughter of Martha Stallings and the late E.B. Stallings of the Oak Prairie Community. Martha is living in DeValls Bluff with Karen and family. --------Vickie Barnes, our friendly and helpful Des Arc Ambulance EMT, has returned to Unity Hospital (White County) for treatment of a previous ailment. Get well soon. --------Nola Hampton, Tony, Liz and Trevor Hampton traveled to Branson, Missouri and stayed July 9-11. They came through Fayetteville to visit son, Brandon, Cassie, Leah and Braylon Hampton and took a road trip through Mountain View to see the sights. They returned home on Monday, July 13. --------Max Henderson and wife, Wanda, have been spending some time at their home in Des Arc. They

go back and forth from their home in North Little Rock as Max continues his chemo treatments for lung cancer. His many friends here send wishes for his return to good health. Doug Price of Hickory Plains is assisting him in selling vehicles and other equipment he has accumulated over the years. ---------Darlene Goodman just returned from Michigan visiting her brother who is in declining health in Michigan. He has been diagnosed with cancer. Prayers for the family. --------Pamela Burnside of the East Side Community had the misfortune of sustaining a bad burn on the top of her foot. She has been to the doctor and strong antibiotics have been prescribed. She is in considerable pain. Sending you get well wishes. She is the wife of James Chandler, who farms. ------Several have been on vacation this week including those DAHS students attending band camp and cheer camp.

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Supreme Court appointments from Law Schools outside the Ivy League. Finally, the quality of our state and national legislatures lies fully at the feet of the voting population. While our State, Nation and the world are faced with huge problems i.e. over population, rising of the ocean due to global warming, overfishing (starvation) of the ocean, water shortages (not just in California), pandemic new diseases, the scourage of rapidly growing autism, we seem to be able to think of nothing at voting time but abortion, gay marriage, voting rights and religious freedom. The latter two items involve fixing problems that don’t exist. My late mother said on one occasion that “the only thing that would fix Prairie County politics was a large number of funerals”. I have to concede that my generation, in spite of some great accomplishments, have screwed it up good. Keep up the good work. Joe M. Pirtle Attorney and Counsellor at Law 2030 Willow Wisp Drive Seabrook, TX 77586 ------

Dear Journal, Enclosed is a check for my renewal and Shirley Sims. Her paper ran out and I forgot to renew it. I always tried to do that for Shirley and Lawrence and Melba. I think Melba has it. I always sent it for their bitthday. Sounds as if it is busy there. I don’t get out much. It is still cool. Bill is retiring in a month and Melanie is following soon. We had two more babies this year. We have no garden. BIll wasn’t able as he had to have his wrist fused. However, we had some English peas last week and I got to shell them. I always liked the spring and the smell of freshly plowed farms. If you are a farmer, you never forget that no matter how old you get. It is getting supper time but I don’t cook anymore. Melanie does and Bill is really a good cook. I told him, “If you ever need a job, go to any eating place.” He is a great chef. There is really not much to do but if I was in Des Arc, there would be. Hope all are feeling well. Florence Stine Mitchell 47923 Middle Ridge Rd. Amherst, Ohio 44001

Ramblings. . . . by Verna Herkamp Old Fashioned, Outdated and Behind the Times are phrases I would admit describe me. I am thinking the length of women’s skirts have about reached their upper limit. A couple of Sunday’s ago, I was watching a Sunday morning church service at one of the mega churches. A young lady was standing on stage singing one of the old hymns. She was wearing a mini skirt. When you read the word “mini” it is in small letters. To my old fashioned values, something just didn’t look right about that picture. On this morning’s local news, a reporter was interviewing a young lady wearing a strange looking helmet like hat. When the reporter asked her about it, she said it was part of their religious beliefs. She belonged to the “church of the flying spaghetti monster”, which had 200 members. The Bible tells us in the last days there would be strange gods, but I never pictured spaghetti as a god. Frisco, Texas, where I live, is listed as the third fastest growing town in America. It’s 30 minutes north of Dallas. It is part old and part new. The Dallas Cowboys new practice field, entertainment center and other modern places of enjoyment is now being built here. In the old part of Frisco, an old cattle trail, called Preston Trail, is now Main Street. My doctor’s office is located in that part of town. Two blocks over, is a ranch formerly known as the South Fork Ranch. Remember J.R. and the Ewings? As the crow flies, it is about one-third mile from our house. The first part of the television show was filmed there. The house burned and the last half of the show was filmed in Plano, which is between Frisco and Dallas. The framework of the new house still stands, but was never finished because the couple who owned the property divorced. Even though I was never a fan of the show, my husband was. Still, it makes me sad to pass by it. It stands so tall and is like a skeleton monument to the past. Arkansas will always be home to me but I have enjoyed some of the differences in things I have seen and learned while living here. Most of it while sitting in my rocking chaiar. Texas is known for its longhorn cattle, especially around Fort Worth. They have the annual cattle drive down the streets of Fort Worth. The old bull who use to lead the drive, has been retired. Evidently, the longhorns are a gentle breed. They followed that old bull absentmindedly as if they were going down the lane back to the pasture to graze. They have real cowboys who do real roundups after a herd has gotten out of the pasture onto unfenced land and highways. The long horns can be as much as eight feet from tip to tip. One cowboy said they are hard to get the rope about the horns due to the their wide width. They are definitely not beef cattle. They are so much a part of Texas’ past, I doubt if they will ever just be a part of history.

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The Hulk Facing Our Monster Scripture: Romans 7:15-25 Most of us are familiar with one version or another of the Hulk’s origins: they all center around a huge overdose of gamma radiation that, when triggered by some painful or angering event, turns the mild-mannered David Bruce Banner into the Incredible Hulk, a being with incredible strength, speed, agility, and a total lack of conscience. In the end, however, we see the man Bruce Banner constantly struggling for control with the Hulk. He is repulsed by the actions of the Hulk, and laments his every violent move. That is Bruce Banner’s struggle; and the reason I bring it up today is because it is our struggle as well. For inside each of us is a hulk; a monster that occasionally gets out and wreaks havoc on our surroundings. True, your beast may not be as physically violent as the big Green HULK, but violence takes many forms. It may be a harsh tongue, or gossip (cutting someone down behind their back), or slander, or bad language, or rage, or…these are all things that Paul lumps together in his writings. Not good company to keep, huh? Sure, we try to hide it, try to run off into the woods when the monster appears, we try to cover it up, or try to drown it with chemicals, but it comes out in other ways, even more destructive ways. And most interesting of all is that we try to hide it from God! He knows it all! There IS no hiding from him! The root of all of these troubles is sin. Jesus said in John 8:34: “everyone who sins is a slave to sin.” Our Scripture is a portion of the letter Paul wrote to the Romans. Paul is writing to the church at Rome, a church he did not start, and he is sharing some of his core understandings about human nature, sin, grace, and the work of Christ. In this section of Romans, Paul has been discussing the relationship of our sinfulness with our fallen human nature. In our Scripture, the argument is among faithful believers. Is Paul talking about himself or is he using a rhetorical or speech strategy of taking on the voice of someone else in order to explain objections or give examples. I could be wrong but I believe that Paul is not talking about his own struggles; it makes more sense given what he has written before this passage. New Testament professor Ben Witherington believes that Paul is taking on the voice of one who has not yet accepted Christ as Savior, but who has begun to feel a conviction about the sin in their lives. Verse 15 speaks of the tension, ambivalence, and confusion that are part of the struggle. Verse 17 is a statement of the great power it can have over a person even one who is struggling to overcome their sin. In verse 21 the use of law has the sense of a principle or euphameism. It also along with Verse 23 speaks of the battle that takes place between the law of God and the tendency toward sin that is raged in the heart of someone pushing toward belief and as we know ourselves the battle we still face sometimes as believers. So how do we face the monster within and manage and sort out the emotions that are a symptom of our struggle? My friend Carl Palmer who is the Associate Pastor of Missions and Outreach at Central UMC in Fayetteville and state representative for Celebrate Recovery Ministries has a list of steps to help us manage those emotions. Steps in managing out-of-control emotional responses (like anger): Find triggers - It's best to find out what it is that triggers your anger, and then to develop strategies to keep those triggers from tipping you over the edge. Relaxation - There are books and courses that can teach you relaxation techniques. Breathe deeply, from your diaphragm; breathing from your chest won't relax you. Picture your breath coming up from your "gut." Slowly repeat a calm word or phrase such as "relax," "take it easy." Repeat it to yourself while breathing deeply. Use imagery; visualize a relaxing experience, from either your memory or your imagination. Nonstrenuous, slow stretching can relax your muscles and make you feel much calmer. Cognitive Restructuring - Simply put, this means changing the way you think. In my experience I call it changing the soundtrack in your mind. Angry people tend to curse, swear, or speak in highly colorful terms that reflect their inner thoughts. When you're angry, your thinking can get very exaggerated and overly dramatic. Try replacing these

thoughts with more rational ones. For instance, instead of telling yourself, "oh, it's awful, it's terrible, everything's ruined," tell yourself, "it's frustrating, and it's understandable that I'm upset about it, but it's not the end of the world and getting angry is not going to fix it anyhow." Remind yourself that getting angry is not going to fix anything and that it won't make you feel better (and may actually make you feel worse). Logic defeats anger, because anger, even when it's justified, can quickly become irrational. So use cold hard logic on yourself. Remind yourself that the world is "not out to get you," you're just experiencing some of the rough spots of daily life. Do this each time you feel anger getting the best of you, and it'll help you get a more balanced perspective. Problem Solving Sometimes, our anger and frustration are caused by very real and inescapable problems in our lives. Not all anger is misplaced, and often it's a healthy, natural response to these difficulties. There is also a cultural belief that every problem has a solution, and it adds to our frustration to find out that this isn't always the case. The best attitude to bring to such a situation, then, is not to focus on finding the solution, but rather on how you handle and face the problem. Make a plan, and check your progress along the way. Resolve to give it your best, but also not to punish yourself if an answer doesn't come right away. If you can approach it with your best intentions and efforts and make a serious attempt to face it head-on, you will be less likely to lose patience and fall into all-or-nothing thinking, even if the problem does not get solved right away. Better Communication Angry people tend to jump to—and act on—conclusions, and some of those conclusions can be very inaccurate. The first thing to do if you're in a heated discussion is slow down and think through your responses. Don't say the first thing that comes into your head, but slow down and think carefully about what you want to say. At the same time, listen carefully to what the other person is saying and take your time before answering. It's natural to get defensive when you're criticized, but don't fight back. Instead, listen to what's underlying the words: the message that this person might feel - neglected and unloved. It may take a lot of patient questioning on your part, and it may require some breathing space, but don't let your anger—or a partner's—let a discussion spin out of control. Keeping your cool can keep the situation from becoming a disastrous one. Using Humor "Silly humor" can help defuse rage in a number of ways. For one thing, it can help you get a more balanced perspective. When you get angry and call someone a name or refer to them in some imaginative phrase, stop and picture what that word would literally look like. If you're at work and you think of a coworker as a "dirtbag" or a "single-cell life form," for example, picture a large bag full of dirt (or an amoeba) sitting at your colleague's desk, talking on the phone, going to meetings. Do this whenever a name comes into your head about another person. If you can, draw a picture of what the actual thing might look like. This will take a lot of the edge off your fury; and humor can always be relied on to help unknot a tense situation. Changing Your Environment Sometimes: it's our immediate surroundings that give us cause for irritation and fury. Problems and responsibilities can weigh on you and make you feel angry at the "trap" you seem to have fallen into and all the people and things that form that trap. First and most important, we need to hand these things over to God. We need to release them to God in prayer and spend time talking to God when we feel like picking them back up again. We cannot exercise total self-control; but that is a fruit of the Spirit; one of the byproducts of having Jesus as Lord of your life. Without Jesus in charge in your life, we are, as Francis Frangiopan put it, “A walking civil war” I want to invite you to lift those emotional or other “monsters” you are struggling with to God. God is the one I believe who can give us the strength and endurance to change, but we need to lay those things at his feet in order to see a difference. May God bless you this week. Brother Dee

SONS OF THUNDER DRAWS A CROWD The Sons of Thunder mens fellowship event drew a crowd to the Gospel Mission Church on Tuesday evening. Some 200 men were in attendance according to Chad Wilson, coordinator. A barbecue supper was served prior to the evening’s program in the sanctuary. Pat Skarda is pastor of the Gospel Mission Church. Music was provided by musicians of the church. This event is hosted each year by the church and is geared toward bringing the men of the community together to fellowship and worship together.

Sunday School Church Attendance Sunday, July 12 IN DES ARC First Baptist Church...195/215 Gospel Mission.....................170 Lakeside Miss. Baptist...69/107 First United Methodist.........75 Faith Missionary Baptist.38/52 Family Worship Center.........45 First Assembly of God....52/60 Fellowship Miss. Baptist....... 40 Church of Christ.............18 Church of God of Prophecy.. 17 Living Waters Full Gospel...... NR AREA CHURCHES Hickory Plains Miss. Bap 94/122 Morris Chapel Miss. Baptist..42 Pleasant Ridge Miss. Baptist.18 Hickory Plains Methodist..... 40 Hickory Plains Nazarene...... 12 Judson Memorial Baptist...... 28 Sand Hill Miss. Baptist........... 13 Reported by churches. To report Sunday School Attendance and other church news, call 870-256-4254. Also, if your church is not on this list and you wish it to be, call the number here to get it included.

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C. L. Turners marking 58th wedding anniversary C.L. and Louise (Branham) Turner were married in Arlando, Mississippi on July 18, 1957. C.L. said a Justice of the Peace married them. He said, “She is my $3.00 bride - the marriage license cost $2.00 and the Justice of Peace charged $1.00 to marry us.” They lived at Cotton Plant early in their married life while C. L. was employed in Brinkley and moved to Des

Arc over 20 years ago. They have four children, C.J. (Debbie), Darrell, Donald (Karen) and Vickie, six grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren. When asked how they will celebrate, the Turners replied, “We have celebrated three days in a row with doctor’s visits every day. We hope the rest of the week is quiet and restful.” Good luck with that!

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Waylon Edward Clay Faulkner Justin Faulkner and Jessie Crow are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Waylon Edward Clay Faulkner. Waylon was born Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at Unity (White County Medical Center) Hospital. He weighed seven pounds and one ounce and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Oak Prairie EHC holds July monthly meeting The regular monthly meeting of the Oak Prairie EHC met on Tuesday, July 7 with Joyce Hendricks as hostess. The President, Dora Holloway, called the meeting to order and read The Thought, ‘A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.” Roll Call was answered by nine members with “Name an idea for a Community Service project we should do.” There were 61 Vollunteer hours of work turned in. During the business meeting the Secretary, Janice Bell, read the minutes of the June meeting. They were approved by the group. They were reminded of a leader training meeting on Tuesday, July 28 at Farm Bureau in Hazen. The group discussed ideas for their Educational booth at the County Fair in September.

No discussion was made. They were also reminded of the Rice Expo on Friday, August 7 in Stuttgart. Those attending reported on the State EHC meeting in Hot Springs on June 2-4. The program “Attitude is Everything” was given by Janice Bell. The group discussed ideas on the program. The Eye Opener was quilt blocks with butterflies made by Mrs. Hendricks, hostess, for a quilt later. The meeting adjourned with the group repeating the Homemakers Creed in unison. During the recreational period, prizes went to Dora Holloway, Janice Bell and Idena Greenwalt. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The August meeting of the Oak Prairie Extension Homemakers Club will be Tuesday, August 4 with Dora Holloway as hostess.

Mary Hash Gardner, far left, dual member of Hazen, living in Greenwood now, met (l-r) Sue Price, Chris Weems and Carolyn Benafield in Hot Springs on Friday evening for the Multi-State meeting of Order of the Eastern Star members held at the Arlington Hotel. Nine states making up the Multi-State are Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas. Approximately 400 members attended each of the meal events. Cowboy motif was used for the table decorations as well as for all the program parts.

Hazen OES members attend Multi-state meeting Four members of Hazen Chapter #5, Order of the Eastern Star were among more than 400 OES members attending Multi-State at the Arlington Hotel in Hot Springs, Friday night through Sunday morning. Sue Price, past matron, Carolyn Benafield, Grand Representative to Idaho in Arkansas, and Chris Weems, Grand Representative to Illinois in Arkansas were met by Mary Hash Gardner in Hot Springs. The nine states making up the Multi-State are Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. The festivities beganwith Blue Jeans and Barbeque. Lois Craig, Bryant, a past grand matron of Arkansas, and general grand chapter committee member, presided for the first session. Kathy Minnie, chairman for the evening, introduced the program. Lois and her sister, “Side Kick”, Mary Sales, presented the worthy grand ma-

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tion of the Multi- State Award for the visiting state with the largest number of members: Alabama won the Multi- State Banner. Alabama will host the MultiState meeting July 14-16, 2016in Birmingham. They presented short skits of some of the places that can be visited in Alabama. Invitation and registration packets were presented to the attendees. Sue McClain, chairman of Multi-State was presented and thanked for her work and the cooperation she got from throughout the state. The program from the luncheon Saturday was in Memory and Honor of Judy Thompson, the State Chapter Sweetheart who died early in the year. Announcement was made of the Arkansas, Louisiana Friendship meeting Saturday August 1, beginning with a lunch at 12:00 noon, at Magnolia Lodge Hall in Magnolia.

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bilities of mix and match by changing a blouse or jacket. Visiting past grand matrons and patrons had a luncheon Saturday while the Arkansas grand officers and all other visiting members attended a Win, Place, or Show luncheon with Janice Green. AR. WGM presiding. Johnny Green, Janice’s husband gave the program. He gave a tribute to the American Flag. “Diamond in the Rough” was the theme for the banquet Friday night. Roberta Gooks, PGM of Arkansas of Magnolia, was emcee. She introduced the worthy grand matrons: Madvon Ramsey, Alabama, Betty Beasley, Florida, Margaret McCona, Georgia, Kathy Warmack, Louisiana, Carol Bradford, Mississippi, Cinda Reeder, Missouri, and Janice Green, Arkansas. The program was presented by Jerry Standridge, formerly of Booneville. He was a singer. Janice presided for the presenta-

tron and partons of the states as a representative entered contests and played several games with the WGM’s holding their own with the PGP’s. Helen Cox, the oldest surviving past most worthy grand matron of the general grand chapter, brought greetings from the General Grand Chapter. Janice Green and Arderie Ogden brought greetings from the members of Arkansas. Entertainment was presented by Greg Batterton. Response was given by Shirley Boone, pgm-LA and Most Worthy Grand Matron, Bobbi White brought greetings. All members were invited to the style show and Breakfast on Saturday. Jo Lee Bearden, West Memphis, was emcee for the first part of the program. Mary Ann Patterson, of Glam Fashions of San Antonio, TX. introduced the models and described the dresses suitable for Eastern Start Meetings. She showed many possi-

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DANRC visits DeValls Bluff Museum Residents and staff of the Des Arc Nursing and Rehabilitation Center enjoyed visiting the DeValls Bluff Museum on Monday, July 6. Those visiting the exhibits were staff, Janice Sliter, Glenda Atkins, Linda McMullen, Judy Woody, and residents Ricky Coke, Dennis Verdern, Gladene Hicks, Elveta Hanson and Hank Fischer. Not pictured is Marilyn Kelly

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Greetings from Des Arc Nursing and Rehabilitation Center! Our week has been quite full. The Des Arc United Methodist Church shared Sunday morning services followed by afternoon fellowship with Faith Missionary Baptist Church. A special thank you to you for your continued faithfulness and time. We at DANRC love and appreciate you. Those great Pancake Breakfast volunteers cooked and served those wonderful pancakes again. They are the best! Our Domino Teams visited and played at the Senior Citizens Center this week. The residents loved

getting to see local residents from the community. We have started a new activity this month. The Living Waters church comes each Monday morning. They visit everyone that requests a visit and pray with anyone who wishes them to. Our outside Shopping Trip was a great success and eating out was certainly the “crowning glory” of the day! The Disciples came to see us to “beat the heat”, visit and bring us their fine music. Jordan popped corn Saturday afternoon and shared a movie with us. It reminds us of our youth going to the movie house

and enjoying a big bag of popcorn at a Saturday matinee. Nothing better! Our trip to the Casino has been postponed to Thursday, July 23 due to a death in one of the resident’s family who wanted to go on the trip. We will have our Resident Fundraiser today (Thursday) and the Disciples will be here on Friday. Our Assembly of God friends will be here Saturday for fellowship and games. Please check on the elderly and animals in these hot temperatures. Until next time, have a safe weekend! Teresa Henley Activity Director

Aspirin is the safer choice for the millions of people who take over-the-counter pain relievers like Advil or Aleve to deal with headaches or arthritis, a top cardiologist says. “People who take these drugs to deal with the pain from inflammation need to realize that these medications are not safe for daily use,” Chauncey Crandall, M.D., tells Newsmax Health. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration last week issued a new warning regarding ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve), saying that they increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. The medications are a category of pain reliever called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs. Special: Do You Have These Alzheimer's Warning Signs? Rate Your Memory Now. The new warnings will apply to prescription NSAIDs as well as over-thecounter drugs. Aspirin is also an NSAID, but it is not included in the warning because it is safer for heart health, the FDA said. “Aspirin is the safer choice for those suffering from chronic pain,” said Dr. Crandall, author of the Heart Health Report newsletter. “We’ve had hundreds of years of experience with aspirin and its precursors, going back to ancient times, and it has a good safety profile.” Doctors are concerned about people with chronic pain who use NSAIDs on a regular basis, even if they have good heart health, said Dr. Mark Creager, president of the American Heart Association and director of vascular medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. "Even after just several weeks of use of an NSAID, the risk of heart attack or stroke goes up,” said Dr. Creager. “The risk is high with regular use, and it’s likely that the risk is greater when higher doses of these drugs are used.” The new warnings are the result of recent studies of the heart effects of NSAIDs, but ibuprofen and naproxen have other detrimental effects as well, said Dr. Crandall.

Watermelon Cucumber Salad 8 cups cubed seedless watermelon 2 English cucumbers, halved lengthwise and sliced 6 green onions, chopped 1/4 cup minced fresh mint 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper In a large bowl, combine watermelon, cucumbers, green onions and mint. In a small bowl, whisk remaining ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to

Choose Aspirin for Pain Relief to Avoid Heart Risks, says M.D. By Charlotte Libov, Cardiologist

1 cup shredded zucchini, unpeeled and drained 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon thyme 8 tablespoons butter or 1 stick or 1/2 cup 1/4 cup chopped green onion 1 cup buttermilk 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, garlic powder and thyme. Cut butter in small pieces and mix with flour until resembles small peas. Add the green onion, shredded zucchini and buttermilk and mix well with a spoon. Fold in the shredded cheese and mix. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Drop mixture by spoonfuls onto baking sheet or you can flour your hands and roll into balls about the size of a walnut. Bake in preheated 450 degree oven 12 to 15 minutes until brown on tops. Makes about 2 dozen biscuits.

Special: New Probiotic Fat Burner Takes GNC by Storm “These drugs are hard on the kidneys and make people vulnerable not only to heart attacks, but to kidney failure as well," he said. While aspirin is safer than other NSAIDs, there are alternative ways to deal with chronic pain, according to Dr. Crandall. "We are a society in which people think they can just pop a pill whenever something bothers them instead of looking into non-drug methods,” he said. Current labeling on over-the-counter ibuprofen and naproxen warns patients to take the lowest dose possible for the least amount of time possible, and to not use them for longer than 10 days. The new warnings go further by stating that people with high blood pressure or heart disease should consult a doctor before using the pain relievers. They also state that while risk increases the longer the drugs are taken, people can suffer a heart attack or stroke in the first few weeks of use. The labeling will also note that NSAIDs increase a person's likelihood of heart failure, and that in their first year after a heart attack, patients treated with such medications are more likely to die than heart attack victims who do not take them. Here are Dr. Crandall’s tips for nondrug relief from chronic pain: If you suffer from arthritis or other types of joint pain, lose weight. As the rate of obesity has gone up, so has that for arthritis. Losing weight takes stress off joints. Special: The One Thing You Should Do for Your Prostate Every Morning Try eliminating gluten from your diet, as gluten can result in inflammation, which translates to chronic pain. Products that contain milk protein also have been linked to inflammation-caused pain. •Drink a small glass of cherry juice or eat a handful of cherries daily. Multiple studies have found that antioxidant-rich cherries can also help lower pain-causing inflammation.

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Old Fashioned Potato Salad 3 pounds red potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces ½ cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard 1 teaspoon salt ½ cup chopped celery 3 tablespoons chopped green onion 3 tablespoons dill pickle relish Garnish: chopped green onion Place potatoes in a large stockpot. Cover with water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until fork tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and let cool. In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, cream, mustard, and salt. Pour over potatoes, stirring gently to combine. Add celery, green onion, and relish, stirring gently to combine. Garnish with green onion, if desired.

Strawberry Pie 1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches) 3/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 cup water 1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin 4 cups sliced fresh strawberries Fresh mint, optional Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack. In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in gelatin until dissolved. Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes or until slightly cooled. Meanwhile, arrange strawberries in the crust. Pour gelatin mixture over berries. Refrigerate until set. Garnish with mint if desired. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Recently Completed Quilt at the Senior Citizens Center

seNior citizeNs ceNter DES ARC, ARK By Barbara Williams, Site Director

We hope everyone is staying cool this summer. Monday, we had a ball exercise and the quilters had a meeting about the next quilt. They just finished with Betty Liska’s quilt. Tuesday, the occupants of the Des Arc Nursing and Rehab Center came and played Bingo with us, and we had Joke of the Day. Jim Sanner donated fresh corn to the Center and WR Petty was kind enough to bring it to us. Wednesday, we had our homemade Breakfast and Bingo with singing and

piano music. Thursday, we had a special treat. Monica from the Lower White River Museum came and taught a Quill and Ink Class. Friday, we had Bean Bag Baseball practice and had our barrel outside for recycling.

Sponsoring Barbecue Supper July 24th, we will be hosting a BBQ Supper and will have Elvis Impersonator Butch Dicus, The King of Hearts, at the Des Arc Elementary School Cafetorium. We will serve dinner

from 4:30-5:30. The entertainment will start at 6 pm. $10 per plate, 8 and under $5, 3 and under free. Purchase tickets at the Des Arc Senior Center or tickets will be $12 at the door. We will be serving Smoked BBQ, Coleslaw, Baked Beans, Homemade Desserts and Drinks. Proceeds will go toward the Prairie and Lonoke County Meals on Wheels. We hope to see you there! Barbara Williams, Site Director Olivia Holcomb Osborn, Meals on Wheels

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Willa D. McKee, Biscoe native, dies at DANRC

Memorial service at McCrory for Lester Ray Bush

Willa Dean McKee, 71, of Des Arc died Saturday, July 11, 2015 at Des Arc Nursing and Rehab. She was born December 8, 1943 in Biscoe, Arkansas to Abner and Ethel (Cook) Weatherley. Survivors include one daughter, Rita Kaye Newby; two sons, Joe (Jessica) Nowell and Brian (Yvonne) McKee; one brother, Lloyd (Barbara) Weatherley of Des Arc; three sisters, Helen (Jack) Sitzes, Louise Heller, and Debbie Curtis; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, one sister, one grandson, her first husband, Joe Nowell, and her second husband, William McKee. Graveside services are 10:00 a.m. Thursday July 16, at McBee Cemetery with Bro. Jack Sitzes officiating. Pallbearers are Jimmy Don Weatherley, Floyd Eugene Weatherley, David Weatherley, Dewayne Weatherley, Phillip Cook and Albert Harrell.

Lester Ray Bush, 58, of McCrory, Arkansas passed away Sunday, June 21, 2015. Lester was born to Willie “Bill” Bush and Ernestine Lock Bush on January 17, 1957 in Little Rock. He was a veteran of the United State Army. He spent his childhood years with his paternal grandparents, John Sr. and Beatrice Bush, along with his siblings, Virgie, Billie, Ruth, Johnnie and Carolyn Sue. Lester grew up fishing on the White River, a love he had all of his life. His beloved Uncle Albert Bush, taught him most of what he learned about the White River. Lester also farmed for many years - he preferred being outside any time. Lester was preceded in death by his father, Willie “Bill” Bush; his grandparents, John Bush Sr. and Beatrice Bush; his first wife, Betty Bush, and their son, Lester Ray Bush, Jr. and another son, Eric Hill; sisters, Virgie B. Kelly and Carolyn Sue Bush. He is survived by one son, William Ray Bush of Hickory Ridge; two daughters, Michelle Hill of Pumpkin Bend and Samantha (Bryan) Stevens of Mount Vernon; four grandchildren; three sisters, Billie R. Staas, Mary Culpepper and Barbara Martin of Texas; three brothers, Delbert Osborn, David Keener of Texas and John Henry Bush of Oklahoma; and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews. Lester was cremated. A memorial service was held at Rhodes & Son Funeral Home in McCrory on Thursday, June 25, with his cousin, Gerald Hobbs, officiating. Relatives from the local area attending the memorial service included his beloved aunt, Betty Bush; cousins, Beverly and Tommy McIntosh, Malinda Plummer and Christy Angelo along with Tina Weatherley, Mary Holt Pagan of Sherwood, and Pastor Pat Skarda of the Gospel Mission Church in Des Arc.

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Syble Williams, Northside resident, burial Tuesday

Syble Geneva Williams, 88, of Griffithville died Saturday, July 11, 2015 at Unity Health-White County Medical Center in Searcy, Arkansas. She was born August 23, 1926 in Griffithville to William and Lena (Long) Voiles. Survivors include four daughters, Janice (Lynn) West, Joyce Williams, Delores (David) Winfrey, and Tonya Tacker; three sons, Paul (Doris) Williams, Carlos (Debbie) Williams and On-line guest register at Danny (Brenda) Williams; ten grandchildren; nine www.garthfuneralhome.com great grandchildren; two brothers, Clyde Voiles and Linville Voiles, both of Des Arc; three sisters-in-law, Jo Jones, Helen Foley and Tiny Wright. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Arlie Lee Williams; one grandson, Brad West, and two sisters, Jessie Avants and Lorene Gage. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a. m. Tuesday at the First Assembly of God Church in Des Arc with former pastor, Bro. Fred Dover, and Bro. Alton Evans officiating. Interment was in Welcome Home Cemetery with Garth Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Jeanette Martin Pallbearers were Troy Churchwell, Steve McIntosh, Dwight Holloway, Drew Widener, Robert Voiles, James Walicki and J. J. Walicki.

Jeanette Martin, was mother of Stuttgart resident

Jeanette Martin, age 77, died at her home in Clarendon on July 4, 2015. A daughter of Erman and Emma Chastain, she was born in Brighton, Tennessee on December 12, 1937. She was born during the days of the great depression and although her parents lived in Clarendon they followed work where ever it was available. Being the oldest of eight children, she left school early to help work in the fields and care for younger siblings. As time passed she met and married James Martin and into their marriage was born eight children. After living in Houston for several years, she and the children returned to Clarendon, where she worked hard to care for all of their needs. She was owner of the Bent-N-Nail Restaurant in Holly Grove and later the Dairy Bar, where many came from far and near to enjoy her special BBQ. Later she worked at the Clarendon Mad Butcher and then began retirement years. She was preceded in deathby her parents, Erman and Emma Chastain; husband: James E. Martin, Sr; and four children. James Martin, Jr., Sherry Martin, Bridgette Briggs andWilliam Martin; two siblings; Charles Chastain and Wanda Chastain. Survivors are: four children, Robert Martin, Sr. of Spartanburg, SC., Thomas Martin of Arkansas; Rhonda (Anthony) Norton of Mary Ester, FL.and Susan (Dewayne) Lammers of Holly Grove; five siblings: J.T. ( Joyce) Chastain of Stuttgart,Larry (Jan) Chastain of Searcy, Patricia (Mike) Chastain of Ragtown, Phyllis (Johnny) Holliday of Stuttgart and Betty Chastain of Clarendon; 19 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren; Memorial services were held at 5:00 P.M. Friday, July 10, at First Assembly of God Church in Clarendon.

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Hoy Barksdale “Speedy” Speer, WWII Airman, dies at Stuttgart Hoy Barksdale “Speedy” Speer, 96, of Stuttgart passed away Friday, July 10, 2015, at Crestpark in Stuttgart. Mr. Speer was born September 8, 1918, in Tandy, Miss., to James Walter and Flourney Barksdale Speer. He attended Louisiana Northeast Junior College at Monroe where he graduated from the aviation program. He then enlisted in the Army Air Corp where he served from 1942-1946 in the U.S. as an aviation instructor, Ferry Command and later in North Africa as transport senior pilot. He was able to nearly circumvent the globe with trips to China and later to Japan post war. He was retired from Farm Bureau at age 65 as an adjuster. Much of his later life was spent in his church work as a teacher, deacon and supporter of his church. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Lee Howell Speer; brother, James Walter Speer Jr.; and sister, Ina Claire Anderson. Survivors are his son, Dr. Hoy B. Speer and

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Azell Cohen, 56, of DeValls Bluff, died Friday, July 10, 2015, at his home. Azell was born December 8, 1958 in Biscoe, Arkansas to Willie Cohen and Glenn Ewing. Azell was raised in Biscoe. He attended school in Biscoe and DeValls Bluff. Azell was a member of Meredith Memorial Church of God in Christ in Hazen, Arkansas, under the leadership of Elder Ronnie Mosby, for more than 14 years. He served as a member of the Usher Board. Azell was employed for many years as a cook with Craig’s Bar B Que in DeValls Bluff. He was also a former employee of Lennox Industries in Stuttgart, Arkansas for more than six years. He was also a former employee of Little Rock Construction Company in Little Rock. A man of many talents, Azell enjoyed cooking and fishing. He also enjoyed watching wrestling events and old western movies on television. He also enjoyed helping Senior Citizens throughout the community, a quality he possessed and was truly praised for having. Survivors are his mother, Willie Cohen of DeValls Bluff; four daughters: Stacey Cohen-Humbert of Biscoe, Whitteny Gray and Bridgette Gray both of Hazen, and Shavonne Gray of Jonesboro; a son Kelvin

Azell Cohen Gray of Hazen; a brother Odis (Janet) Cohen of DeValls Bluff; an aunt Beulah Barnett of DeValls Bluff; two special cousins: Nora Jean (Reverend Sylvester) Swanigan and Dennis Neal all of DeValls Bluff; eleven grandchildren, four great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 18. at 11 AM at the DeValls Bluff High School Auditorium, 710 East Sycamore Street in DeValls Bluff with Elder Ronnie Mosby officiating. Internment will take place at Oakland Cemetery by Branscumb Johnson & Gilchrest Funeral Home of Brinkley. Pallbearers are: Thurman Penn Jr., Vernon Harris, Benny Cohen, Jermaine Penn, Sareno Cohen and DeCarlos Bonds.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History and the Arkansas History Commission will host a half-day symposium on Saturday, August 1, from 10 a.m. until 12 pm. at the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History at 503 E. 9th St. in Little Rock. The theme of the symposium is “Researching Modern Military Records” and will feature presentations by Arkansas History Commission staff April Goff and Mary Dunn. Topics will include “Tracking My Father’s Footsteps: Tracing Service in Vietnam with Alternate Resources” and “Citizen Soldiers: Researching Arkansas National Guard Records.” The event is free. Coffee and refreshments will be provided. Teachers can earn up to two professional development hours through attendance. Registration is limited. Deadline for registration will be July 29. To register, please contact Rachel Miller, rmmiller@littlerock.org or 501.376.4602. The MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History relates the military heritage of Arkansas and its citizens to a diverse and widespread audience. Located in the historic Arsenal Building in MacArthur Park – one of central Arkansas's oldest surviving structures and the birthplace of one of this country's foremost military heroes

Sons of Thunder Fellowship Men of the community came together to worship at the Sons of Thunder fellowship and dinner hosted by the Gospel Mission Church Tuesday evening, July 14. Pictured above are Master Chefs Wesley Hambrick, left, and David Treadwell taking care of the barbequing duties. Chad Wilson, not pictured, was supervising. Approximately 200 were in attendance.

Hoy Barksdale Speer wife,Dr. Marolyn Speer, of Stuttgart; granddaughter, Dr. Christine Buono and husband Dr. Lawrence Buono of East Ouogue, N.Y.; two great-grandchildren, James and Christopher Buono; sister-in-law, Joyce Howell Ford; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services, officiated by Bro. Gregg Greenway, were at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Southside Baptist Church in Stuttgart with burial later that day at Memorial Park in Bastrop, La.

Thank You! The family of Syble Geneva Williams would like to express their heartfelt thanks for the love and support during the passing of their loved one. The flowers, food, visits, calls, and most of all your prayers were greatly appreciated. A special thanks to Fred and Montra Dover, Alton Evans, and Roy Thurmond for conducting a memorable service with the word and songs. Also, thanks to the ladies of the Northside Community for serving food to the family after the service. Again, thanks for lifting our family up during our time of sorrow. We are truly blessed! c

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Good Ole’ Days . . . By Lou Speed grew up in a very simple way - no computers, no I-phones, Ipads, Tweets etc. We were not even allowed to use calculators in class at school. We made our own fun. One fun thing was to bend a lard can lid and nail it to a stick, then you rolled a barrel ring for miles. We had bag swings, tire swings and even board swings. Then, there was the ‘flying jenny’ - I sailed off it one time and needed stitches - but it was taped together. We had no choice but to walk everywhere and thought nothing of how far it was. We would walk to McGee Lake to fish and swim. I understand it is no longer even there. We would look for arrowheads on Billy Young’s place near the lake - I found lots of them but don’t know where they are now. On the way to the lake, we would cross the Barlow Bridge (only people who have lived around there know where that is) and to my little legs, it was really something. On one of our trips back home, my sister and I sat on the edge of that bridge, our feet touched the ground. Did it change that much, or did I?

Everyone says, “the world is changing,” but as James’ wise grandmother said, “It isn’t the world; it’s the people in it.” James grew up right here on this dairy farm, and would you believe that he has never seen a rattlesnake? Daddy had a Prince Albert can full of rattlers from snakes he had killed. My brother had that and I don’t know where that is either. When the Holy Woods got under water, Mr. Holloway would drive the school bus through but when it went down, we had to get out and walk in that gumbo mud. He was afraid the bus would slide. His wife, Mrs. Lilly, would not get off - one time my older sister decided if Mrs. Lilly didn’t get off she wouldn’t either. She stubbornly refused to get off. I thought for sure, Mr. Holloway would make her get off, but thank goodness, he didn’t. She didn’t try it again though. The water also got over our two-mile road between Mr. Troy Boggan’s and Mr. Blackwood’s. Daddy and some more men went down and put a plank up to the first fencepost, across the top of the fence and down on the other side. Don’t know of anyone who ever fell off and it was fun for us. We didn’t want the water to go down because we enjoyed it.

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“Do you mean pulp wood?” Guess I did like ‘chiggers’ - they have red bugs here and they still itch, no matter what they are! When I was born, Irma was 4; Carlton was 2. My grandfather was a doctor but he was in Little Rock or somewhere. Mother sent Irma and Carlton to get Aunt Cecile and that was a mile away. It was a hot July day when those two went out on their way. Mr. Lori Eans lived between us and Uncle Cuby. When they got to Mr. Lori’s, his cows were napping in the road. Irma said she was so scared but Mother told her how important it was to hurry. So, she took Carlton’s hand and got through the cows. It all worked out. I’m here, thanks to an aunt and two little ones. I can’t imagine. Sure wish they were all still here today. Must go for now. Lou Speed (Louella Keathley) 861 Curtis Chapel Road Starkville, MS 39759 (Lou is a native of the Northside Community, Des Arc)

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Our late Robert and Jimmie Sue Covington would be pleased to know their house was moved instead of torn down. Jimmie Sue’s granddaughter, Sheila Marie Ball, bought the house and it was moved on Cross Roads Road last week. Jimmie Sue always told me (Opal) that Cross Roads stopped right before their house because they never knew stuff. So now, the house is very close to the Cross Roads intersection. Looks so odd at the old homeplace with the house gone. (Photo taken in front of Bob and Opal Crider home)

Ted and Jewel Ashmore made a trip to North Mt. Juliet outside of Nashville TN last week. Their son, Jerry Ashmore was having the Grand Opening for his new auto shop (European Motor Works). Several people from the Chamber of Commerce were there to do the ribbon cutting and opening. While there they enjoyed dinner out with blue grass music and also Cory's Hot Dogs and car show. Hansel and Robbie Veazey stayed at Brad and April Veazey’s to keep their kids. Brad and April got to go to Jamaica for five days. Last Wednesday, Papaw, Aunt Robbie Weaver and I went to Sherwood to move two truckloads of things to the Cochran’s new rent house in Benton. They were really glad to see Aunt Robbie. We looked like the Beverly Hillbillies going on the road, two trucks and Tracy’s van. They have to do some work on the house in Sherwood to be able to get it on the market. Tracy and “Cochran Seven” were down for the night Thursday. We had apple pie and ice cream for late dessert. Papaw was honored to take Josie Cochran to Des Arc to take driver’s part of her driver’s test. She passed and it’s another great memory for them. Then Papaw beat Josie in a game of Cribbage before she took her Cribbage board home finally. Tracy had to take Annie Grace to Carlisle to get two teeth pulled. They all left after lunch Friday. Our house was getting warmer, our air went out. Bob and I spent Friday night at Monte Crider’s. Thanks to Carter Harrison and Ernest Norman for loaning us two window units Saturday. Donnie Covington had stints for his heart put in

I remember going to see Melba Boggan and every time we sat down at their table and looked at each other, we would get the silly giggles. Mr. Boggan would tell us if we didn’t stop we would have to leave the table. Needless to say, we almost always had to leave the table. Still don’t know why we did it, but still get tickled when I think of it. Marjorie West, Juanita and Naomi Eans would come on weekends to spend the night which meant pallets on the floor in front of the door - usually the coolest place. We didn’t even have fans and wiring for electricity. It stopped at Uncle Cuby Keathley’s - that was a mile from us and it was a long time later that they finally made it to our house. Kathleen Turnage would stay with Irma and we loved to tag along because they were older. But they would usually run us off. As you get older, four years doesn’t seem so much difference, but it was then. A lot of things were different then. They stacked cords of chemical wood on the side of the road as it was cut. Don Eans came by each cord and did something - I still don’t know what. The first time I said “chemical wood” in Mississippi, they really laughed at me, and said,

Friday and one artery cleaned out. He came home Saturday. He is doing great. Send him a card, 8885 Hwy 38W., Des Arc, AR 72040. Janet Patterson had a mastectomy and seven lymph nodes removed Friday. She will have other side done later. They did chemo to shrink the cancer before surgery. Keep her in your Prayers. She came home the next day and will have other side soon. Pray it is gone and she doesn’t have to have more treatments. Her FAITH is such an inspiration; she says God has given her PEACE. Send her a card, 12717 Holland Rd., Ward, AR 72176. Our niece, Sharon McCoy, came to help Aunt Clara Clark on Friday. This time, we needed her to take Aunt Clara to LR St. Vincent’s. Clara’s pick line (for her antibiotic fusion) fell out Thursday night. The on call team got a new one put in, (we sent a bag of antibiotics,) so they could give it while there). I stopped by the Hickory Plains Methodist Church on Sunday (they had lunch) to tell Debora Carpenter something. I was so glad to get to see them all, but especially Tommy and Ernestine, Joey and Kim Bradley, Everett and Willie Evans, Randi Marie Youngblood and Abigail Whittaker, Paul Gault and his three kids from Colorado. Want to thank Kristi Flud for mowing the Cross Roads Community Building yard again. We could not do without her. We need a young or old man to cut some limbs from some of the trees before she puts an eye out. Please call me, if you are willing. Bob has a tool to use to cut them. James and Peggy Rettig brought fish Sunday

evening to Mickey and Vanessa Graham’s. Mickey got out of the field in time to cook it. Also there were Kenneth, Lola, James Allen and Kevin Brannon and Austin Wolfe. Bob and I are glad our daughter, Robbie Weaver, chose and got to take her job back as DAHS Secretary. She’s good at that job, plus we didn’t want her on that freeway every day. Brenda Evans, Kenzie and Luke White went to visit Brenda’s brother, WH and Linda Cochran on Monday. Brenda met Norma Cochran there to take Norma her dog. (Brenda kept her dog while Norma went to OK) Sad to hear Norma and Clifton had gone to OK to her niece’s funeral last week. Sympathy and Prayers to Billy Hunt of Enid, OK. His 38 year old daughter was found dead (probably medical problems) Billy was DAHS, Class of 70. Send him a card, 1314 N. Garland, Apt.#101, Enid, OK 73703. Bob is very close to finishing Clara Clark’s porch and ramp. He lacks the balusters and putting water seal on all of it. It has been a long job but she’s worth it . So glad to have her in our yard HA! Christian Weaver came over Tuesday morning to help (he did most of work) Papaw put shingles on the roof. I had eye Doc appt. Tuesday morning at Searcy so Bob took Clara Clark for followup appt, with her surgeon in Little Rock, plus we added Lonoke Clinic for another stop on their way, she checked out ok there. She got staples out at surgeon’s and got a great report. Bob and Clara ate lunch at Cracker Barrel. Clara said she enjoyed the day with my husband. I know she enjoyed getting

I try to keep you up on the now Gregory folks and the ones who grew up here So: Today July 15th is a former Gregorian’s birthday. Minor Gregory is 60 years old!!! His daughters of Dallas and Los Angeles, Margaret and Abby, are flying in to help Mom, Emily, with all the trimmings for a special birthday honoring!! Happy Birthday from me, Minor. (Rosetta) Nathan Gregory called me to check on Gregory and I asked about his Mom, Margaret. He told me she is doing good, has had some congestion, but better there. Helen Fields had Sunday lunch at Riverside with Bob and Pat Horner. In the afternoon she and Pat went to Church at the

Nursing Home and visited with her Aunt Hilda Givens. Hayden Cooper went to Magic Springs on Saturday with his Memaw, Darlene Tims, and Aunt Reginia and grandson of Bald Knob. I may not be able to write ever again but I want to warn you not to go to sleep while on the commode. My dear friend, Rusty Copeland of cotton Plant did at 3:30 ish Saturday morning and landed in the ER. She fell off, nearly broke her nose and twisted her ankle and probably hurt other places. I have heard her face is so black and blue I’d not know her. They checked her over and sent her home. Homer and Sue Reeves accompanied her and drove her home

and are keeping check on her. Monday, Billy and Carletta Duncan of Greenbrier checked on her. Our Bro. Dan and Kristie Weeks went to Siloam Springs last week on request from a friend to help with the Baptist Church Camp. This is Monday night as I write and—if I can make me get up before noon I have been invited to Conway and Stan and Betty Lockhart’s. Their Lee Morton was on her way there from Fayetteville today and called me to see if I could come and see her and the 4 greatgrands on Tuesday— D.L., Roe, Libby and Will. So? We shall see ! That’s all I know, Folks! Rosetta

NEW BETHEL NEWS Donna Kelly, Correspondent

Another hot week. Our members who went to church camp last week returned home safe. They reported a good gathering and a great week. We have a busy future with Revival meetings and etc. New Bethel Church will have Homecoming on July 26, and revival Monday evening, July 27 thru 31. We are looking forward to having Brother Christian VanHouten bringing the

messages. Come out and enjoy the services with us. We hear Robin Sample is gaining a little strength. She has a long way to go. Our prayers are with her. Barbara Ingle remains in the hospital also and is on our prayer list. We have had membersz away on vacation last week. Hoping they have a nice trip and return home safely. We have had a bad week with our water

heater going out. Looking forward to having a new one installed the first of the week. I drove over to Hazen on Saturday evening to see my granddaughters and great grand children, Cody and her two children went to Church camp and Kim and Jase went to Branson for 2 or 3 days. They all had a nice trip. Wishing everyone a good week. God Bless.

out, 2nd time she’s been off her porch since day she came home from hospital, June 29th.We will see Infectious Disease doctor on the 23rd, so Pray for good news then too. The “Ladies Drop By” was Tuesday at Jewel Ashmore’s. There were 17 ladies there, Jewel Ashmore, Faye Martin, Charlotte Wrigley, Louise Speight, Margie Speight, Susanne Bell, Mary Lou Miles, Mary Grace Smith, Barbara Ingle, Mary Holcomb, Debora Carpenter, Lynwood Neaville, Dora Holloway, Vanessa Graham, Dessle Covington, Janice Bell and Opal Crider. I was so glad to get to go, haven’t been in several months. Had a delicious spread of food. Clara Clark hates missing, so I brought her a yummy plate. Next month will be Tuesday, August 10th at the Hickory Plains

Methodist Church at 1 PM. Come join us, we have FUN! HPOS wants to let everyone know that Tracy will serve breakfast on Sunday mornings. She will also have a Sunday lunch special for $4 .99. Dinner SPECIALS on TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS! Come out & enjoy! Please support Hickory Plains Post Office by purchasing stamps, mailing packages and etc. there.. Support our OWN local Postmaster, Tammy Bruce. The Hickory Plains Post Office hours are Mon.-Fri. 12:30 PM2:30PM, Sat.10AM1:30PM. (REMINDER) For people to call 870-854-3703 or email me (OpalCrider@centurytel.net) their News. Please call or send!!! If you want birthdays in my column and you know I don’t put them in, please let me

them in, please let me know! Have a Good Week In The Lord! Happy belated 14th Anniversary July 14th to Karen and Brian Patterson! Happy Birthday July 18th to Angelo Coppola! Happy Anniversary July 19th to Willie and Everett Evans! Happy Birthday July 20th to Tina Hanks! Happy Anniversary July 21st to Grace and Bill King! Happy Birthday July 22nd to Larry Lendorman! Happy Birthday July 23rd to Ms. Dortha Bone and Ryan Clark! Happy 10th Birthday July 23rd to (our grandson) Caleb Cochran! I took my troubles to the Lord; I cried out to him, and he answered my prayer. Psalm 120:1, NLT

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“Pride of the Prairie” camp another success Cyle’s Kids featured on KATV Seven’s evening news The “Pride of the Prairie” Pee Wee football camp was held at Hinson-Rollins Field at the Des Arc High School Campus on Saturday, July 11. It was another success for the record books with 65 campers attending according to coordinators. Campers were put through agility stations, offensive and defensive drills and one-on-one instruction from Dallas Cowboy great and Cyle’s uncle, Cliff Harris; former Razorback and Cyle’s father, Tommy Harris; Cyle’s cousin and Cliff’s son, Matt Harris, former Razorback safety; Lucas Miller, former Razorback receiver and current Razorback offensive guard Adam Deacon along with Ouachita Baptist standouts, Des Arc’s own Brent Calhoun and defensive back Waymon Johnson, Pee Wee coaches and the Des Arc Eagle Coaching staff. There were plenty of hydration stations for the campers during the hot temperatures and lunch

was served at the conclusion of the camp. Coordinator, Cyle Harris watched from the sidelines but would rather have been on the field taking part in the action. Cyle has ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) and is fighting the disease the only way he knows howgiving these campers the best instruction from great teachers on how to excel on and off the field. Adam Deacon has something in common with Cyle. His mother passed away in 2009 from the disease. Camp award winners were: Seth Lisko-Lineman Award; Jake Reidhar-Outstanding Offensive Camper; Trevion ReedOutstanding Defensive Camper; Jack Kearby-Harris Hustle Award; Gabe Berry-Camp MVP Grades 2015 “Pride of the Prairie” Pee Wee Football Camp 1-3 and Hunter WicklundThis group of campers and instructors participated in the 2015 “Pride of the Prairie” Pee Wee Football Camp held at Camp MVP Grades 4-6. Kudos to all the coordi- Hinson-Rollins Field on Saturday, July 11. A total of 65 campers participated. Dallas Cowboy great, Cliff Harris, and nators, instructors, par- brother, Tommy Harris, former Arkansas Razorback are both DAHS Alumni. Tommy is “Pride of the Prairie” coordinaents, coaches, sponsors tor, Cyle Harris’ dad and Cliff is Cyle’s uncle. and campers for making this year’s camp a success.

Camp Instructors Camp Award Winners Winners of awards for “Pride of the Prairie” Pee Wee Football camp were left to right: Hunter Wicklund-Camp MVP Grades 4-6; Seth LiskoLineman Award; Jack Kearby-Harris Hustle Award; Jake Reidhar-Outstanding Offensive Camper; Gabe Berry-Camp MVP Grades 1-3 and Trevion Reed-Outstanding Defensive Camper.

This group of “young” men were on hand Saturday, July 11 to lend “Cyle’s Kid’s” a helping hand during the “Pride of the Prairie” Pee Wee Football camp held at Hinson-Rollins Field on the Des Arc High School Campus. Pictured left to right are: DAHS Coach Jeff Adams; Chad Avants (friend of Cyle’s from Rugby Club); Matt Harris,Cyle’s cousin and former Razorback Safety; Lucas Miller, former Razorback wide receiver; Brent Calhoun, All American Ouachita Baptist standout; Randy Pickrell, Pee Wee Coach; Waymon Johnson, Ouachita Baptist standout defensive back; Jimmy Flanagan, Jr., Pee Wee Coach; Tommy Harris, Cyle’s father and former Razorback; Adam Deacon, former Razorback offensive lineman; DAHS Head Coach Drake Widener and DAHS Coach Doug Milholen.

Off to Cheer Camp at UCA

State Championship rings with “bling”

The Junior and Senior Des Arc High School Cheerleaders were off to UCA Cheer Camp at the University of Central Arkansas campus in Conway for a week of instruction in cheers, chants, stunts and tumbling. The girls left on Tuesday, July 14 and will return on Friday, July 17. Good luck girls and bring home the “Spirit Stick”! Krissy Covington is sponor for both squads.

Coach J.D. Babb, left and the 2015 State Champion Lady Eagles Track team celebrated with “bling” when they received their 2015 State Track Championship rings on Saturday evening, July 11 at Dondies White River Princess.

Photo Above: Representing the Senior High Squad are left to right: Skylon Williams, Jade Bell, Brooke Kellar, Madison Evans, Lauren Mapps, Gracen Hambrick and Lexi Cook. Photo Below: Representing the Junior High Squad are front, left to right: Lindsey Reidhar, Kelby Huddleston, Faith Gross and Caroline Harris. Back Row, left to right are Karson Covington, Taylor Richards, Kayci Kellar and Riley Voiles

Pictured left to right are Coach J.D. Babb, Alyssa Earl, Skylon Willams, Alyssa Dohm, Haley Malin, Shelby Hollis, Samantha Gonzalez and Kirby Smith. Haley, Shelby, Samantha and Kirby all graduated from Des Arc High School in May.

Cross Country practice begins Monday, July 27 Des Arc High School Cross Country coach, J.D. Babb announces that Cross Country practice for the 2015 season will begin on Monday, July 27 at 7:30 a.m. Girls seventh through twelfth grades interested in

High School Registraton dates 8 am-3 pm Seniors: Mon., July 27

running Cross Country are advised to meet at the Des Arc High School gymnasium. For any questions, please contact Coach Babb at 501-350-3472.

Juniors: Mon. Aug. 3 Sophomores: Tues., Aug. 4 Freshmen: Wed., Aug 5 Eighth Grade: Thurs. Aug. 6

Upcoming Band Events Flag/Majorette/Drum Major Camp at UAM Flag/Majorette/Drum Major Yard Sale(DAHS Band Room) Flag/Majorette Practices Section Leader Meeting Band Room Closed Summer Band (8-12) Summer Band (8-12) Band Car Wash DAHS Band Room Band Booster Meeting (All Parents 7-12 grade)

July 13-16 Sat., July 25 July 21, 24, 28, 31 July 27 (9-11 a.m.) July 29-Aug. 1 Aug. 3-7 (8-11:30 a.m and 1-3 p.m.) Aug. 13-14 (8-11:30 a.m. and 1-3 p.m.) Sat., Aug. 15 (8 a.m.- 1 p.m.) Aug. 17, 7:00 p.m.

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Local enthusiast ready to make her mark in the racing world By Brian Wagner Posted on Jul 9, 2015 in News (0) Comments

Drag racing is a family affair at all levels, from the local bracket racing family, all the way up to the nitroburning Force clan. In the LSX racing world there’s a multi-generational family that’s been making some noise, and things are getting even louder in 2015. The Rounsavall racing family has experienced success over the years in the LSX Challenge Series, and now young Haley Rounsavall is looking to make a statement that girls can race just as well as the guys. Rounsavall’s addiction to speed can be traced back to current Chevy Performance Stock class ace, her grandfather Ronnie Hackelton, who has been racing since the 1960’s and owns an NMCA title wheeling his blown fifth-gen Camaro. If that wasn’t enough, Rounsavall’s father, Kevin, is a two time LSX Real Street Champion and was the first to crack the sevensecond barrier in the class. It goes without saying that this family has race gas in their veins. Rounsavall reminisces fondly about what got her really hooked into racing. “When I was younger I watched a movie about Erica Enders’ life, and immediately after watching I told my parents that I wanted to be like Erica when I grew up, that I wanted to race like she did.” After getting her license and a fifth-gen Camaro, Rounsavall hit the track and began making passes. But don’t think for one second she was just a test-ntune hero — Rounsavall was in it to win it. “In the fall of 2011, the Arkansas High School Drag Racing League was started and I raced in the series for points that year. I won the first-ever High School Drag Racing League race at Prescott, Arkansas and went on to win four more races and the Championship Race at Centerville Drag way that year.” Last year Rounsavall wheeled her grandfather’s C7 when she could get away from her studies at the University of Arkansas. In 2015 she turned things up a notch, stepping bethe wheel of hind grandad’s blown Camaro and competing in the NMCA Street King class, and has already been in the nine-second zone. Despite her reserved nature, Rounsavall is there for the competition. “My main goal for my racing career is of course to win, but that’s not all. I want to prove to all the boys that a girl can race, too. “ “Being a female in what is mostly considered a “guy

sport” always makes me feel like the underdog in a race, which I wouldn’t change, because the look on a guy’s face when he loses to a 21-year old girl is priceless. “ “I may not always win,

but if by just getting in my car and trying, I can inspire other girls to get out there and compete too, then it’s all worth it to me.” So be warned, if you see a certain orange fifth-gen blown Camaro pull up be-

side you in the lanes, don’t discount the female driver, because she’ll take the stripe and the win light without thinking twice. Haley is the daughter of Kevin and Christi Rounsavall of Hazen.

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2015 DES ARC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST KINDERGARTEN 1 Back Pack 1 Nap Time Mat $25.00 will Cover All Supplies FIRST GRADE 1 Backpack $25.00 will Cover All Supplies SECOND GRADE 1 Back Pack $25.00 will Cover All Supplies THIRD GRADE (all Classes) 1 Backpack $25.00 will Cover All Supplies FOURTH GRADE (All Classes) # 2 Pencils (NO Pump Pencils) 1 Composition Notebooks Backpack Pencil Pouch Notebook Paper 1½ Binder

Haley Rounsavall with her Street King ride

FIFTH GRADE 1 black/white composition notebook Colored pencils 2 highlighters 1 – 1 inch 3 ring binder 4 expo markers 1 pack of write on tab dividers 1 pack of wide ruled notebook paper 1 pack 3x5 notecards 2 glue sticks 2 – 10 pack # 2 pencils 1 pair scissors 1 pencil bag SIXTH GRADE 1 pkg. expo markers 2 pkgs. notebook paper 2 inch binder (preferably one that zips) Divider tabs (8 in a pack) 2 glue sticks 1 pkg. of colored pencils 2 ink pens (any color) # 2 Pencils 1 pair scissors 1 composition notebook Assignment book 2 Spiral notebooks

U.S. Rice Industry United in Efforts to Open Chinese Market

Family Time at the Track Ronnie Hackelton, Haley and Kevin Rounsavall

Kids Movie showing July 24 ar DeValls Bluff

Bryar Morden at the Hollywood Cars Museum in Gatlinburg Stuart, Kristi and Bryar Morden, accompanied by their miniature schnauzer Bella recently returned from a trip to the Smoky Mountains in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. They enjoyed fireworks in Gatlinburg on the Fourth of July. While there, they also took in the beautiful scenery and visited the Christ in the Smokies Museum and Gardens, Cooter’s Garage, the Hollywood Cars Museum, the Guiness Book of World Records Museum, as well as shopping and lots of good food. The weather was perfect for a white water rafting trip, zip-lining and riding extreme go-karts and they also traveled to Ashville, North Carolina to visit the Biltmore Estate before returning home.

The movie “ Matchmaker Mary” will be showing at the theatre in DeValls Bluff on Saturday, July 24, at 6 p. n. The story: After getting an “A” on her sixth grade final exam, Mary (Katherine McNamara) is rewarded with a puppy. Experiencing the love of this little puppy, and seeing several of her adult friends single and unhappy, Mary believes that placing two people together with the assistance of some loveable puppies will result in a happy relationship. With the help of her Aunt Karen (Dee Wallace) and Cameron Banks, ( Jeff Fahey), the three of them become self described matchmaking angels Along the way, Aunt Karen and Cameron, not only become accomplices in their scheme but they get “matched” too! As her success ratio continues, Mary utilizes her new matchmaking angels to carry out the biggest and most important plan: to bring her own parents back together again.

Brantley wants a reasonable agreement DALLAS, TEXAS -- At a meeting here July 9 the USA Rice Producers' Group unanimously passed a motion urging the conclusion of negotiations between the United States and China to establish a phytosanitary agreement that would pave the way for U.S. rice to be exported to China. The group, representing rice farmers in all six rice states covering close to 90 percent of the U.S. rice crop, offered guidance to U.S. negotiators to help them finalize a deal that would be acceptable and manageable to the U.S. industry. The negotiations, between USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and their Chinese counterparts (AQSIQ), have dragged on for years and hit snags recently when the Chinese made demands the U.S. industry felt were not based on sound science. "The Chinese are demanding our industry set traps for insects that do not exist in the United States, and that we set a totally unreasonable number of traps per square foot of storage space," said John Owen, a Louisiana rice farmer and chairman of the USA Rice Producers' Group. Chinese negotiators are also demanding very specific package labeling that is both unprecedented and many felt unfeasible. The three organizations came together under the industry's national organization, USA Rice, to adopt the joint resolution. Dow Brantley, an Arkansas rice farmer and chairman of USA Rice, was pleased with the industry's unity and strong statement that both supports, and guides, U.S. negotiators. "There's no question we'd like to participate in the Chinese market, but these ever-evolving demands being made by the Chinese government were making it ever-less likely we were going to actually gain access to the market," Brantley said. "We appreciate the efforts of the U.S. negotiators on our behalf, and are happy to provide input as a united industry." Brantley said the market has great potential for the U.S. industry, and that his group has been working for years to establish trade relationships and line up customers for the day the phytosanitary deal is complete. However, he says if the final deal is based on unreasonable, unscientific demands that can never be truly satisfied, there's little point to agreeing. "The notion that you can agree to something with the Chinese government now and fix it later is very naïve," he said. "Once the ink dries on that deal, the Chinese are going to hold us to it, so it needs to be a deal we all can live with today and that actually allows us to start sending our rice over there."

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By Mary Hightower U of A System Division of Agriculture STUTTGART, Ark. – Gov. Asa Hutchinson will deliver the keynote at this year’s Arkansas Rice Expo, set for Friday, Aug. 7, in Stuttgart. The half-day event opens at 8 a.m. at the Grand Prairie Center, 2709 U.S. 165 in Stuttgart. There is no cost to attend and the event ends with a catfish lunch. Field tours of research plots, food demonstrations and family fun are all part of the expo, a salute by the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture to rice production in Arkansas. “Arkansas is America’s No. 1 rice state, growing more than half of the rice produced in the United States,” said Mark Cochran, head of the UA System’s Division of Agriculture. “The Rice Expo is our opportunity to celebrate the successes of the farmers who make agriculture the state’s largest industry and share some of the exciting developments from our research and extension programs. “We also see the Rice Expo as our open house – an invitation for the community to meet our researchers and extension educators and see their work first-hand,” he said. “We are very pleased that Gov. Hutchinson will be our keynote speaker this year.” The governor is scheduled to speak at 11 a.m. Hutchinson is no stranger to the Arkansas Rice Expo, having attended the last two years. Rice industry issues This year’s event features breakout sessions that focus on issues looming large in the rice industry, including the implica-

tions of rice trade with Cuba, marketing rice and managing barnyardgrass. Expo-goers will get an up close and personal look at the work being done for the rice industry by Division researchers, who will be leading field tours. Event attendees with problems in the garden or landscape can take advantage of the plant disease clinic by bringing samples for diagnosis. There will also be a feral hog exhibit, food preservation clinic, equipment display and an update on crop application technologies. Staff from the Arkansas 4-H Youth Development program will be there with activities for youngsters. And don’t miss the cooking demonstrations and tastings, and see the finalists in the rice recipe contest and the creativity on display in the rice tabletop centerpiece competition. For more information, visit http://www.uaex.edu/rice-expo/. The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers all its Extension and Research programs and services without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 your (insert appropriate office) as soon as possible. Dial 711 for Arkansas Relay.

Days of field work: 5 Top Soil Moisture: 50% short, 50% adequate Sub Soil Moisture: 25% short, 75% adequate Livestock Condition: Fair Main Activities: Irrigation increased for all crops during the week. Heading rice was being scouted for rice stinkbug. Corn was denting with starch layer developing. Sorghum was beginning to show color. Cotton was nearing early bloom. First hay cutting was complete. Growing Progress: Corn: 80% Dent Rice: 35% headed Soybean: 100% planted, 99% emerged, 65% Bloom Sorghum: 99% headed, 10% color Cotton: 5% bloom Crop Condition: Corn: 15% Poor, 70% Fair, 15% Good Rice: 15% Poor 85% Fair Soybean: 20% Poor, 80% Fair Sorghum: 10% Poor 90% Fair Hay/Pasture: 100% Fair

Webinar series to focus on drone use in agriculture By Lisa Lakey For U of A System Division of Agriculture A webinar series that begins July 15, produced through the eXtension Learning Network, may show that the future of unmanned aerial systems could just touch down in agriculture. “It’s certainly a very emerging area of technology,” said Jim Robbins, professor and extension specialist for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. “Our focus is going to be the connection between the UAS and its use in agriculture. That’s where it’s projected the greatest potential use is going to be.” A 2013 report by the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International predicts the UAS global market to reach $140 billion over the next decade. The report also said that agriculture would

make up 80 percent of the potential commercial market for the devices. “We know that people in agriculture have a lot of questions right now,” Robbins said. “How are they going to be used? How may I use them? What types of platforms are available? What types of sensors are available? That’s what this group is going to try to address to help people better understand what the technology is, how it is regulated and various aspects related to agriculture.”The webinars will introduce the world of unmanned aircraft systems and their potential uses, along with how to use the devices and any legal issues that could apply. As seen in other fields, the sky is the limit for UAS use in agriculture. “A lot of farmers will likely use these devices in the future for crop monitoring,” Robbins said. “Whether it’s a nutrient or a pest issue, they’ll use

them routinely for monitoring. They may use them to correct certain issues also. Our efforts over the past couple of years have been for inventory purposes. We’re trying to find a quick way from the air to count the number of plants, which can be a fairly difficult and expensive task.” While the webinar series will be targeted to extension agents taking the information to the fields, Dharmendra Saraswat, associate professor of geospatial technology for the division, said that the webinar series also targets the farmer and those wanting to learn more about the technology. “It is not restricted to extension agents alone,” he said, “rather, it will target farmers who are technology savvy. Our target is also youth. We would like to engage 4H youth and any other youth groups who would like to learn about

Farm Bureau leaders to be vocal in Hot Springs The Arkansas Farm Bureau’s 67th annual Officers and Leaders Conference is set for July 20-21 at the Hot Springs Convention Center. The conference theme is #BeVocal, and it will feature speakers such as Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward and Greg Peterson of the Peterson Farm Brothers, a YouTube sensation and advocate for farming. Sec. Ward will speak Monday afternoon, July 20, along with Arkansas Farm Bureau President Randy Veach. Peterson will discuss “Advocating Agriculture Through Social Media” at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Workshops at the conference will cover topics such as commodity trends, the state water plan, genetically enhanced crops and state and federal legislative

issues. About 500 Farm Bureau leaders are expected to attend the mid-summer conference. “Following last year’s theme of ‘Engage,’ we will continue to encourage our enthusiastic volunteer leaders to advocate for farming and farm issues,” said Veach, a cotton, soybean, corn and wheat farmer from Manila (Mississippi County). “Our members have shared their excitement about the opportunity to hear Greg Peterson, an exciting and entertaining young voice in agriculture who will discuss how farmers and supporters of agriculture can spread the word about farming through social media.” At the conference, the organization will also rec-

ognize its Young Farmer and Rancher Achievement Award finalists as well as recipients of the Romeo E. Short, Farm Bureau Foundation and Marvin Vines Memorial scholarships.

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this technology.“ The webinar series begins with an overview and intro to UAS on July 15 at 2 p.m. CST. The remaining installments will be released on a near monthly basis over the next year. “Once we get this going, our aim is to cast a wider net,” Saraswat said. “To bring in people that are engaged in providing service to agriculture to be a part of this effort, to be an active contributor, and thus help promote safe and responsible use of this promising technology through proper education.” The Unmanned Aircraft Systems webinars, offered at no charge to the viewer, can be found at https://learn.extension.or g/events/2153#.VZVc9KM o6Uk

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Sugarcane aphids expanding rapidly Sugarcane aphids are rapidly expanding in Arkansas, quadrupling the number of counties in which they’ve been confirmed just two weeks earlier. Back on June 20, sugarcane aphids were confirmed in three counties, all in southeastern Arkansas: Desha, Ashley and Chicot. (See: http://www.uaex.edu/med iaresources/news/june2015/ 06-24-2015-Ark-Sugarcane-Aphids.aspx) “We now have the aphids confirmed in 12 counties,” said Nick Seiter, extension entomologist for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. The aphids have been reported as far north as Crittenden and White counties and as far west as Logan County in the Arkansas River Valley.The full list: Arkansas, Ashley, Chicot, Crittenden, Desha, Lee, Lincoln, Logan,

Lonoke, Phillips, St. Francis and White counties. “In most cases we are seeing isolated spots, especially along the edges of fields, with high numbers, with the rest of the plants having few to no aphids,” he said. “There are lots of natural enemies feeding on the aphids, especially lady beetles.” At the moment, the aphids aren’t at levels high enough in most spots, to prompt insecticide applications, but Seiter said treatments for sugarcane aphids are being applied in some fields. Aphids exude honeydew that can grow black mold that inhibits photosynthesis on the leaves and the stickiness of the honeydew can gum up harvesting equipment. For more information about managing sugarcane aphids, contact your county extension office or visit or www.uaex.edu http://arkansascrops.com.

Southern Rust returns to Arkansas T. R. Faske, Extension Plant Pathologist Southern rust was detected last week (July 6, 2015) near Lonoke, Altheimer, and Tupelo, which are located in Lonoke, Jefferson, and Jackson Counties, respectively. These are the first confirmed reports of southern rust for the 2015 cropping season. Disease severity in these fields ranged from 50 pustules on one leaf to 1% on two to three leaves. Corn growth stages in these fields ranged from dough to dent. Though disease severity was low, the current weather forecast of scattered showers and warm temperatures will provide good environmental conditions for rust development. Given the favorable conditions, distance spores can spread by wind during rain storms and distribution of these reports across the state, it is very likely rust will be found this week in other fields. This report is a recommendations to scout and assess the benefit of a fungicide to protect yield potential on a case by case basis rather than a justification for wide spread use of corn fungicides across the state.

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Prairie County Clerk’s News The following information was obtained from the records in the County Clerk’s office at the Prairie County Courthouse in Des Arc on July 14, 2015:

Land Transfers Warranty Deed Naill Family Holdings, LLC, an Arkansas Limited Liability Company, by John D. Naill III as manager, Grantor, hand paid by United States of AmericaU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Grantee, the following certain land situated in Prairie County containing 1,275.89 acres, more or less: Tract 908: A part of the NW 1/4 of Section 27 and a part of the NE 1/4, SE 1/4, SW 1/4 and NW 1/4 of Section 28 and the NE 1/4. the NW 1/4 and part of the SE 1/4 and SW 1/4 of Section 29 and the NE 1/4 and the SE 1/4 East of the White River in Section 30, and a part of the NW 1/4 of Section 32, all being in T3N, R4W and lying North of U.S. Interstate 40, East of the White River. Tract 908c: A part of the NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4, lying South and East of Arkansas State

Highway 33 and the S 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of Section 22, T3N, R4W containing 106.84 acres, more or less.

General Warranty Deed Shannon Greenawalt, as executor of the Tommie Tippitt pursuant to an affidavit of Small Estate, Grantor, hand paid by Sebrina Tippitt, Grantee, the real property situated in Prairie County, Arkansas: A part of the N 1/2 of Lot One of the SW 1/4 of Section 31, T5N, R7W containing 2.50 acres, more or less.

General Warranty Deed Shannon Greenawalt, as executor of the Tommie Tippitt, pursuant to Affidavit of Small Estate filed, Grantor, hand paid by Shannon Greenawalt, Grantee, the real property situated in Prairie County, Arkamsas: A part of the N 1/2 of Lot One of the SW 1/4 of Section 31, T5N, R7W containing 2.50 acres, more or less.

General Warranty Deed Shannon Greenawalt, as ex-

ecutor of the Tommie Tippitt, pursuant to an Affidavit of Small Estate filed, Grantor, hand paid by Sarah Tippitt, Grantee, the real property situated in Prairie County Arkansas: A part of the N 1/2 of Lot One of the SW 1/4 of Section 31, T5N, R7W containing 2.50 acres, more or less.

Quitclaim Deed Robert Buckles and Kathryn Buckles, Grantors, hand paid by Robert W. Buckles and Kathryn O. Bucklest, Grantees, the following lands lying in the County of Prairie, State of Arkansas: The Fractional N 1/2 of the NW 1/4 , the S 1/2 of the NW 1/4 and the SW 1/4 of Section One, T4N, R6W containing 281.60 acres, more or less AND The N 1/2 of the NW 1/4 , the W 1/2 of the NE 1/4 , the SE 1/4 ; the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 One AND EXCEPT LESS Sq;uare Acre in the NE corner and all of the NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 except the SW corner lying south of the Rock Road and containing 4.5 acres, more or less, previously conveyed to W.T. New, all in Sction 12, T4N,

R6 West AND The NE 1/4 of Section 13, T4N, R6W containing 160 acrers, more or less.

Warranty Deed James A. Burton and Peggy J. Burton, Grantors, hand paid by John A. Burton and Heather Burton, Grantee, the followed described lands in Prairie County: South 330 feet of the North 660 feet of the NW 1/4 of Section 21, T4N, R7W containing 20 acres, more or less. And also a Part of the NE 1/4 of Section 21, T4N, R7W containign 360 square feet, more or less.

Quitclaim Deed Cory M. Tenison, Grantor, hand paid by Gregory R. Tenison, Grantee, the following described lands situated in the Northern District of Prairie County: A part of the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Sectoin 4, T3N, R6W together with an easement for ingress and egress.

Quitclaim Deed Richardson, Patricia Grantor, hand paid by Michael W. Richardson, Grantee, the following described property

located in Prairie County, Arkansas: Tract A: A part of the Fractional NW 1/4; a part of the Frattional N 1/2 of the NE 1/4; a part of the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4; a part of the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 and a part of the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 all in Section 20, T5N, R4W lying Wsest of the Right of Way of the New White River Levee and the Left bank of the White River containing 95.29 acres, more or less. Tract B: Part of the SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 20, T5N, R4W; part of the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4; part of the SE 1/4 of the NW 1/4; and a part of the Fractional W 1/2 of the NW 1/4 all in Section 29, T5N, R4W containing 96.14 acres, more or less. AND Tract C: Begin at the NW corner of Section 29, T4N, R4W; Thence South 89 degrees, 52 min. 19 sec. West along an existing painted and marked line a distance of 2531.34 feet to a point on the left bank of White River; Thence Southerly along the left bank of White River the following courses and distances: South 38 deg. 13 min. 52 sec. West, 217.46 feet; South 09 deg. 51 min. 12 sec. East,

361.06 feet; South 44 deg. 48. min 09 sec. East,182.82 feet; South 79 deg. 18. min. 41 sec. East, 961.73 feet; South 79 deg. 49 min. 29. sec East, 230.40 feet; South 87 deg. 36. min. 09 sec. East, 703.65 feet; South 70 deg. 09 min. 43 sec, East 576.96 feet and South 48 deg. 29 min. 05 sec East a distance of 489.69 feet to a pont on the meander line of Whtie River along Section 29 as shown on the plat of the original government survey; thence along said meander line of the original government survey the following courses and distances: North 22 deg. East 343.64 feet; North 279.84 feet; thence North 23 deg. 30 min. West, 310.20 feet; North 14 deg. West 56.10 feet; North 29 deg. West 363.00 feet; and north 35 deg. West 216.48 feet returning to the point of beginning including 1.45 acres desinated on original government township plat as the North part of Section 30, T5N, R4W area of accretion lands 58.94 acres more or less, total rea including 1.45 acres in North part of Section 30, T5N, R4W 60.39 acres, more or less. Tract D: A tract of land lying in the SW 1/4 of Section 20, T5N, R4W containing 11.27

District Court News The following cases were heard before District Judge Robert Abney in District Court Hearings held on Thursday, July 9 andMonday, July 13: July 9, 2015 Jeremiah L. McMillen, Des Arc, charged with Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver LicenseClass A Misdemeanor. Trial held. Defendant found guilty. Jelicia M. Jackson, North Little Rock, charged with Violation of Protection Order and Violation of No Contact Order. Guilty. Sentenced to 60 days Prairie County Jail with credit for 28 served. Franklin Darby, Jr., Des Arc, charged with Domestic Battering. Public Defender appointed. Continued to August 13, 2015. Thornell Williams, Des Arc, charged with Contempt of Court and Perjury. Continued to July 13, 2015. Brooks Wayne Felts, Carlisle, charged with Failure to Register Vehicle,

Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and DWI First. Continued to September 9, 2015. Terry Gore, Hickory Plains charged with Domestic Battering-Third Degree. Affiant dropped charge. Jay Steven Dietrich, Des Arc, charged with Exceeding Posted Speed,Violation of Restricted Driver License, Possession of Controlled substance Schedule VI, Public Intoxication and Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver LicenseClass A Misdemeanor. Possession of Controlled Substance guilty. Sentenced to One Year Probation and $755.00. Violation of Restricted Driver License, Public Intoxication/Drinking in Public continued to July 13, 2015 for sentencing. Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver License Guilty. Senenced to Seven days Prairie County Jail with credit for one served and 6

days Community Service. DWI-Second Plead guilty. Jeremy Smith, Ward, charged with Refusal to Vacaste. Failed to Appear. Joshua A. Petty, Des Arc, charged with Failure to Pay Registration Fee and No Liability Insurance. Trial held and found Not Guilty on both charges. July 13, 2015 City Cases Madison Gschend, Holly Grove, charged with Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver LicenseClass A Misdemeanor. Continued to July 20, 2015. Kathy Alday, Des Arc, charged with Careless/Prohibited Driving, DWIDrugs. Plead Not Guilty by Public Defender. Hearing set for August 13, 2015. Billy Joe Childers, Des Arc, charged with Failure to Pay. Bond Forfeited. Kevin Richards, Griffithville, charged with Violation of Arkansas Hot Check Law. Continued to July 20, 2015. Wilbert Thomas, Mari-

anna, charged with Contempt of Court (Probation Violation). Failed to Appear. Issue Letter. Teresa Earl, Des Arc, charged with Public Intoxication/Drinking in Public, Disorderly Conduct-Class C Misdemeanor and Obstructing Governmental Operations. Plead Not Guilty. Hearing set for September 10, 2015. Quan Dontek Jones, Conway, charged with Fleeing on Foot and Public Intoxication/Drinking in Public. Guilty. Sentenced to Fine and Cost $575.00. Lashaunn Jamel Jones, Hazen, charged with Fleeing on Foot and Public Intoxication/Drinking in Public. Plead Not Guilty. Hearing set for September 10, 2015. Jeremiah L. McMillen, Des Arc, charged with Discharge of Firearm City Ordinance violation. Guilty. Sentenced to Fine and Cost of $200.00. Continued. Thornell Williams, Des Arc, charged with Con-

tempt of Court. Time Served. State Cases Christopher Scott King, Lonoke, charged with Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver License-Class A Misdemeanor and Failure to Appear on a Written Summons. Failed to Appear. Issue Warrant. Shania Rachelle Ward, Beebe, charged with Failure to Pay and Failure to Appear on a Written Summons x2. Continued to July 20, 2015. Jay Steven Dietrich, Des Arc, charged with Exceeding Posted Speed 70 MPH/ 55 Zone, Violation of Restricted Driver License, Possesson of Controlled Substance Schedule VI, Public Intoxication/Drinking in Public, Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver License-Class A Misdemanor and DWISecond. DWI-Second sentenced to Fine and Cost of $1155.00, Alcohol Education II and MADD Classes and seven days Communi-

ty Service. Possession of Controlled Substance Schedule VI Sentenced to Fine and Cost $755.00. Case review September 14, 2015. All other charges merged. Jeremy Smith, Ward, charged with Refusal to Vacate. Failed to Appear. Issue Warrant. William Collins, Poplar Grove, charged with Exceeding Posted Speed 68 MPH 55 Zone. Failed to Appear. Issue Letter. Trevar D. Bidwell, Knoxville, TN, charged with Violation of Permit after Hours. Failed to Appear. Issue Letter. Lee Ann Rogers, Des Arc, charged with Possession of Controlled Substance. Continued to July 20, 2015. Kathy Alday, Des Arc, charged with Theft by Receiving. Plead Not Guilty by Public Defender. Hearing set for August 13, 2015.

Prairie County Jail Count The following inmates are currently incarcerated in the Prairie County Jail at Des Arc, according to Sheriff Gary Burnett, as of Tuesday, July 14, 2015: Thresher, Jason, 43, ADC 309. Intake date March 6, 2013. Spencer, Demetrius Lamont, 40, ADC 309. Intake date June 12, 2013 McCraney, Vernist Pete55, ADC 309. Intake date June 8, 2015.. Holloway, Lyne C., 47, charged with Terroristic Threatening-Felony. Intake date January 12, 2015.

Herrera, Elias, 40, charged with Sexual Assault. Intake date February 7, 2015. Lovett, Dominique R., 24, charged Possession of Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver, Simultaneous Possession of Drugs and Firearms and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Intake date December 12, 2014. Modlin, Jonathan, 18, charged with Probation Revocation, Fleeing-Misdemeanor, Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest, Criminal Mischief-First Degree, Terrorisstic Threaten-

ing, Pobation Violation and Disorderly Conduct. Commitment. Intake date May 27, 2015. Jackson, Jelecia M., 23, charged with Battery-Second Degree and Violation of Protection Order. Intake date June 15, 2015. Brazzell, Jerry Wayne, 51, Commitment. Intake date June 20, 2015. Hunt, Jeremy D., 40, Commitment. Intake date June 17, 2015. Anderson, Demonte, 21, charged with Delivery/Manufacture of Cocaine. Intake date June 23, 2015.

Freemon, Eshon N., 31, Commitment. Intake date July 4, 2015. Linam, Jeffery, 20, charged with Theft of Property. Intake date July 6, 2015. Smith, Bruce Andrew, 45, charged with Possession of Other Drug. Intake date July 2, 2015. Brown, Tracy, 18, charged with Driving without Insurance, Driving on Suspended Driver License, Hazardous Driving and Endangering Welfare of Minor-First. Intake date July 14, 2015. Hunt, Andrew, 26,

charged with Drinking on Highway and Failure to Appear. Intake date July 9, 2015. Linam, Jeffrey, 20, Commitment. Intake date July 6, 2015. Metcalf, Nicoe Jerel, 27, charged with Delivery/Manufacture of Cocaine. Intake date June 23, 2015. McMillen, Jeremiah, 35, charged with Warrant Service Fee. Intake date July 9, 2015. Williams, Thornell, A., 30, Hold for PC Hearing. Intake date July 9, 2015. Matlock, Trinity L., 28,

charged with Possession of Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver. Intake date July 7, 2015. Franklin Wayne Darby, 40, charged with BatteryThird Degree and Parole Violation. Intake date June 29, 2015. Woods, Julius, 46, Hold for PC Hearing. Intake date July 12, 2015. Jett, Melissa, 38, Hold for PC Hearing. Intake date July 13, 2015.

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JOB OPE NINGS Des Arc Housing Authority has an opening for a maintenance position. Job includes taking care of 92 apartments. Skills needed include: plumbing, some carpentry, electrical knowledge, various other skills and ability to work well with the public. Bring or mail resume to the Housing Authority office at 505 South Second Street, Des Arc, AR 72040 no later than 10:00 a.m. July 24, 2015. 7/16/2c LPN: ARcare is accepting applications for an LPN position in Des Arc: Clinic Nurse, M-F, 8 to 5, Possible Sat. a.m. rotation. Must be willing to travel. Qual: Current AR license and CPR. Duties: Assist providers in primary health care, pt. education, E.M.R., direct pt. contact. See details and apply @ www.arcare.net. EOE 7/16/1c

JOB OPENING: Prairie County Road Department. Job Requirements: Must have Valid Arkansas Driver’s License, CDL License or in process of obtaining CDL License; must perform pre-trip/post trip safety inspections of truck and or equipment; ability to load and unload heaving items, ability to move and operate heavy equipment, physical labor necessary, knowledge of local roads a plus, ability to follow directions, ability to work without supervision; must be punctual and dependable, free from alcohol and drug abuse. To apply contact the County Judge’s Office at 870-256-3741 for an application or you may submit a resume to Prairie County Road Department, 605 Hwy. 38 E, Des Arc, Ar 72040. 7/16//2c

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NASA shared this new image Wednesday showing icy mountains on Pluto’s surface. The mountain range is as high as 11,000 feet above Pluto's surface. Scientists predict the mountains, near the dwarf planet's equator, formed no more than 100 million years ago, a relatively short time in the solar system's 4.56 billion-year history.

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Greenwalt Farm among Century Farms of Arkansas The Greenwalt Company farm, located three miles northwest of Hazen, was designated an Arkansas Century Farm in 2014 by the Arkansas Agriculture Department. Robert E. Greenwalt purchased the initial portion of the farm in 1911 after moving from Illinois to Arkansas. Robert and his wife Rena's three sons, Charles, Stanley, and C. N. (Newton), all farmed. Charles and his family also operated a blacksmith shop and grist mill in the 1930s and 40s. Stanley Greenwalt, his wife Bessie, and their son, Ralph, formed a partnership and in the early 1960s were early adopters of precision land leveling, underground irrigation pipelines, and surface water conservation. In 1978 Ralph and his sons, Bert and Eric, planted

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the first no-till soybeans in Prairie County and the farm received the Arkansas Outstanding No-Till award in 1985. Ralph Greenwalt, who died in 2013, was recognized as the 1984 Soil Conservationist of the Year by the Arkansas Wildlife Federation and the Prairie County Outstanding Conservation Farmer in 2002. The farm is currently managed by Ralph's widow Idena, her sons Bert and Eric, and her grandson, Chad. Idena is the daughter of the late John Rayford DeVore and Lucy Eddins DeVore of the Oak Prairie community near Des Arc. Pictured above (L to R): former Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Butch Calhoun, who made the Century Farm presentation, Eric Greenwalt, Idena Greenwalt, and Bert Greenwalt.

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Pluto and Charon. As the sun shines through Pluto's atmosphere, it will highlight any clouds or rings that may hover nearby, and also tell scientists what's in inside the tiny planet's atmosphere. The mission's chief scientist, Alan Stern, said: “Pluto has strong atmospheric cycles with snows on the surface which sublimate back into the atmosphere - every 248 year orbit." On NASA’s TV channel Tuesday morning, there was a computer simulation showing, in real time, New Horizons approaching Pluto and positioning itself to collect images and information. Coordinated, also in real time, was an odometer/clock whirling at 8.56 miles per second (30,817 mph - too fast to get a fix on) showing distance between Pluto and New Horizons’ closest approach point (7767±

Image showing relative sizes of Earth, Pluto and its moon, Charon miles). Also shown were whirling minutes/seconds remaining to reach it. Between one minute before and one minute after its closest approach, the spacecraft was still no further away from Pluto

than 7780± miles. At two minutes before and after, it was 7830± miles away, and at 3 minutes before & after only 7900± miles. The craft, unable to orbit Pluto or linger, could only fly by at 30,817 mph.

First of many “Love Letters” coming from Pluto to Earth Unlike the artist’s concept on Page 1, this is an actual image of Pluto taken Tuesday morning, just before the flyby. It is 1000 times the resolution of anything ever seen from the Hubble telescope. Images taken during the flyby of Pluto are expected to be even better with 10,000x the resolution of Hubble.

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