White river journal, july 30, 2015 by charles walls

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ACTIVITIES CALENDAR JULY 30-31, 9 AM-12 NOON Kids History Day Camp Lower White River Museum SAT., AUG. 1, 1 PM River Rat Floatilla Des Arc Boat Landing SAT., AUG. 4, 6 PM Prayer Walk from First Baptist Church FRI, AUG. 7 Ark. Rice Expo Grand Prairie Research Center, Stuttgart MON & TUES, AUG. 10 & 11 Open House Des Arc Schools (See Ad Page 14) SAT., AUG. 15, 5:30 PM Faith Football Dinner First Baptist Church MONDAY, AUG. 17 School Opens for 2015-16 School Year SAT., AUG. 22, Fair Queen Contest DeValls Bluff Center

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School Board increases substitute teacher pay; Hires new employees: Jeff Adams, Ramona Holloway, James Featherston The Des Arc Board of Education, held their regular monthly meeting Monday, July 27. Present were Superintendent Nick Hill and all seven board members: Stewart Morton, Johnny Reidhar, Charlie Brown, Billy Hinson, Eric Kennedy, Kent Childers and Sylvester Holloway. The following items were all unanimously approved by the board: 1. Increase the daily rate of substitute teacher pay to $65 for substitutes with less than a bachelor’s degree, and $70 for those with a BA or highter. 2. Hold school elections by absentee and early voting only. 3. Accept Hiland Dairy Foods’ bid for milk products and Flowers Baking’ bid for bread products for

the 2015-16 school year. 4. Accept resignation of Scott Peters. 5. Emploty Jeff Adams as head basketball /assistant football coach and ALE Coordinator; Ramona Holloway as secondary Math Teacher; and James Featherston as Business Teacher for the 2015-16 school year. 6. Renew the 3 year ASBA model policy service contract. 7. Identify personnel Des Arc Firemen inside destroyed home (additional photo - Page 14) with a salary increase of 5% or more as required by law. 8. Deny request for legal transfer of a student from the Riverview School District. The next meeting of the Board will be Monday, August 24 at 7 pm in the SuDes Arc fire trucks responded to a mo- keep “Lady” by her grandparents, Lela perintendent’s office at the bile home on fire at 10900 block of Whip- Mae and Don Rogers. However, the dog High School. poorwill Road about 3:45 pm last Saturday, soon became everyone’s pet, going riding just as a thunderstorm with heavy rain and with Steve Rogers in his truck and followstrong winds was hitting the area. The ing Lela Mae to feed the chickens every Don Rogers declared her as the mobile home belonged to Diane Taylor, day. “smartest dog he’d every known”. Also who was not home at the time. Doing remodeling work inside Diane’s shared by everyone was “Mama Kitty”, but second mobile home next door were her was mostly claimed by Diane. Diane had no insurance and lost everysister, Donna Wesson and her boy friend. When they smelled smoke, Donna looked thing in the trailer, but said her biggest loss out to see Diane’s home on fire. Thinking was “Lady” - more important than all the Diane’s pets, three dogs and her cat were material things. Lady was kept preserved inside, she ran over to open the front door. in a freezer until yesterday, when Carmen, But the force of heat pushed her back and Steve and Lela Mae took her to be crematthe fire “exploded”. It wasn’t until after the ed. Lela Mae said there had been a “flood partment for their time and fire was extinguished that the fate of the of tears” the last few days. effort during the search. Fire Chief Don Harvey was reported to animals could be known. Chief Deputy Bill DuerTwo of the dogs and “Mama Kitty” were have suggested lightning as probable son stated, “We are very found safely outside. However, ten-year- cause for the fire. proud to have so many old “Lady”, a Blue Heeler-Border Collie Many friends turned out to help in people committed to the mix didn’t make it out. Originally found at every way they could the next day, Sunday. safety and well-being of the a flea market as a pup, Carmen Rogers, Ricky McFarlin excavated a large hole in citizens of Prairie County who at that time had recently lost her their adjacent pasture and buried the moand also our visitors”. horse, was finally granted permission to bile home and its destroyed contents.

Saturday fire destroys mobile home;

10 year-old “Lady”, Blue Heeler succumbs - Mama Kitty escapes

Missing Bryant man’s body found near campsite at DeValls Bluff On Wednesday, July 22, 2015, the Prairie County Sheriff’s Department received information regarding an abandoned boat that was tied to the river bank approximately ten miles south of DeValls Bluff on the White River. It was discovered that the occupant, Charles Morgan, 61, of Bryant was missing. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission along with the DeValls Bluff Fire Department began the search of the river that evening which continued into the following day (Thursday). On day two (Thursday) of the search, the Arkansas State Police assisted with an aerial search of the White River and surrounding areas by helicopter. As the search continued, information was obtained that the son of an area fisherman had spotted the boat floating in the river and tied it to the bank so it would not float any farther. This led investigators to believe that Morgan had fallen into the river near a campsite that he was staying at near the DeValls Bluff White River landing.

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Denver Barger, 87, Austin Shirley Cunningham, 77, Des Arc Lorene Dorn, 91, Benton Thelma Griffith, 75, Des Arc Violet Haase, 88, Stuttgart Charlene Johnson, 66, Beebe Dr. J. L. Ransom, 66, Mississippi Robin Sample, 58, Lonoke James Volner, 69, West Memphis

As search efforts were being concluded for the second day, Charles Morgan’s body was found in the area of the campsite where it is believed that he fell into the river. The body was recovered and transported to the Arkansas State Crime Lab for autopsy and a ruling of the cause of death. Morgan’s family was present throughout the search and investigation. The Prairie County Sheriff’s Department urges citizens of the County to keep the family and friends of Mr. Morgan in their thoughts and prayers. This search was the first implementation of the Prairie County Sheriff’s Office Dive Operations group. The Sheriff’s office would like to thank the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission along with the Arkansas State Police Aviation Unit for their assistance. A special thanks to the DeValls Bluff Fire De-

County’s sales tax distribution for June Prairie County Treasurer Judy Burnett advises that $87,196.09 from the county’s sales and use tax in June, 2015 was distributed to cities and county as of July 23, 2015 as follows: City of Biscoe................. $ 2,421,28 City of DeValls Bluff....... 4,128.85 City of Des Arc................ 11,452.72 City of Hazen............... 9,791.84 City of Ulm.................... 1,133.94 Prairie County................, 29,202.10 Prairie County...0.125% 7,266.34 Prairie County.. 0.375% 21,799.02

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County Jailers receive Certification Five new Prairie County Detention Center employees are now "Certified" jailers ready to take their places in the new soon-to-be-open county jail. The jailers, who are on the job and working in the current county facility, recently completed the required 40 hour training course to receive certification as jailers by the State of Arkansas. The course, which consisted of various subjects including Ethics, Jail Standards and Constitutional Law was completed on Tuesday after a hands on block of instruction and practical application of defensive tactics. Left to right: Chrystal Bonner, Mallory Latch, Chelsea Hinshaw, Jail Administrator Darrell Turner, Cara Norman and Kelsea Gunn.

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I swear, if I was a Democrat running for president I would divert as much of my campaign treasury as I could to Donald Trump, Ted Cruz and Arkansas’s own Mike Huckabee. If I was any Democrat angling to see my party’s nominee win next year I would do the same. Moreover, if I was a Republican trying to set my party aright (but cantered still to the right) I would send all three money, knowing, as do the Democrats (and independents), that not Trump nor Cruz nor Huckabee has a hope of the White House and that their campaigns will serve only to soil the eventual such by Cruz on the Senate floor. HucGOP candidate and thus hasten a muchoverdue reconsideration of what the party should represent. Trump: Sen. John McCain, a fellow Republican, is a war hero because he was captured.” Yes, in the rubble of his fighter plane, his arms broken, to be broken again by his captors, who could not break his spirit. Cruz: Sen. Mitch McConnell, a fellow Republican and the majority leader, is a liar, proclaimed as kabee: The Iran agreement negotiated by President Obama’s administration would lead the Jews of Israel “to the door of the oven.” Trump’s comeuppance has been not his overdue relegation to the comic strips but a coming-up in the polls; a surge, in fact. He now leads among likely caucus participants in Iowa, the first state to choose convention delegates, and among primary voters in New Hampshire, which quickly follows. More, he is in a statistical dead heat with Jeb Bush for the lead among Republicans nationwide. Cruz has been chastised by fellow Republican senators, but their procedural rules permit him to continue to take the floor almost at will, there to again play to the distant wing of his party and to obstruct one or another reasonable compromise in the name of purity. He remains in the low single digits, but Trump is a difficult act to follow. Huckabee’s reward has been condemnation by that segment of the electorate -- Jewish voters, predominantly Democrats -- he may have hoped to entice. As yet unknown is how his immediate target audience -Christian fundamentalists -- will respond. For now, however, the most reliable polls put him in the same numerical league with Cruz. In Iowa, where evangelicals can make up 60 percent of the caucus turnout, Huckabee is in sixth place, the first choice of but seven percent of those surveyed. In New Hampshire, a less sectarian environment, Huckabee barely registers. The situation would be slightly less disconcerting were the poll results simply a sign of the times, though certainly they are that; voters of both parties in the early presidential nominating process are often eager to sit behind the rider of the white horse, the man (or woman) most prepared to tell them what they want to hear, and never more than when the nation confronts complex issues domestic and foreign: stagnant wages and health care reform at home, a rampaging band of Islamic fanatics and the remnants of two wars abroad. Ergo, large turnouts at rallies for Bernie Sanders, the self-proclaimed socialist who is challenging Hillary Clinton on the left. And for Trump, whose simplistic bombast brings howls of approval from his audiences even as his party’s serious minds, more worried about the brand than “the base,” wince. The GOP pros, those with an interest in the longterm as well as 2016, know full well that the future depends not on a base that is steadily eroding than recreating the brand. Following President Obama’s victory in 2012 Republican National Chair Reince Priebus commissioned a study of his party’s prospects in the face of changing American cultural attitudes and demographics. It urged sustained outreach to younger voters less interested in same-sex marriage and abortion than college tuition and their employment prospects; and to Latino voters, for whom social issues make them a natural fit in the GOP but who were appalled at repeated denigration of their ethnicity by prominent Republican voices. The recommendations have been ignored. Mr. Obama says he believes he could be re-elected did not the Constitution limit a president to two terms. I think he’s correct given the opposition’s present turmoil, on the stump and in the Capitol, where the two GOP-controlled chambers can’t move forward anything as elemental as a highway bill. I also think it is entirely too early to write off the eventual Republican nominee, especially when we don’t know what is on Hillary’s e-mail server. But if I was the presumptive Democratic nominee and had some politically damaging e-mails, I’d wait a few days until one of the buffoons pops off again, and release them an hour later. Who would notice? 424 Main Street P. O. BOx 1051 DeS arc, arkanSaS 72040 OPen: M-F 8:30 aM - 6:00 PM

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Getting down to business in Cuba . . . By Medea Benjamin In case you missed it, the United States and Cuba now have diplomatic relations for the first time in 54 years. Unfortunately, the outdated economic embargo is smothering the tremendous potential this opening offers. First, some background. The embargo, put in place in the early 1960s to punish the revolutionary government, has held back the Cuban economy and poisoned U.S.Cuban relations for decades. When Washington spurned Cuba, the Soviet Union became the island’s top trading partner, taking some of the sting off the embargo. But after the USSR collapsed in 1991, Cuba plunged into a deep economic crisis. Venezuela mostly replaced Russia as a reliable supplier of cheap oil years ago. Now Cubans fear that turmoil in the South American nation will knock out this lifeline too. Long-term economic distress has frayed Cuba’s impressive education and health care systems. Its heavily subsidized food rations no longer meet basic needs. And the high prices unregulated markets charge are beyond the reach of the many Cubans who earn about $30 a month working for state-run enterprises and agencies. A recent survey showed that nearly 80 percent of Cubans were dissatisfied with the country’s economic system, and 70 percent were eager to start their own businesses. This was especially true among young people, who are highly educated and fed-up with the state-run economy. Since his older brother Fidel handed him the reins in 2008, President Raúl Castro has tried to transform the island’s lumbering, top-down system. He’s pushed through Cuba’s biggest economic reforms in half a century. State companies have shed jobs, and national labor laws now accommodate more private enterprise. Today some 500,000 Cubans — almost one in ten workers — are officially self-employed. Cuba’s government wants to open up the economy while preserving social gains and guarding

against growing inequalities. It’s concerned about an increasingly two-tier economy where people with access to tourist dollars or remittances from relatives abroad live in luxury, compared to those struggling on government salaries. Racial inequalities are growing as well, partly because of the Cuban government’s tolerance of paladares — privately operated bistros. As these restaurants are located in people’s own homes, the arrangement favors the wealthier white Cubans who are more likely to have larger homes and relatives abroad who can provide start-up cash. So Cuba sees a big need to expand its economy through foreign trade. And U.S. companies are raring to do business there, with American officials flocking to the island to plead their case. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo traveled to Havana recently with the heads of MasterCard, JetBlue, Pfizer, and Chobani. U.S. Chamber of Commerce President Tom Donahue took a delegation that included the CFO of Cargill and the chairman of Amway. Senator Debbie Stabenow, a Michigan Democrat, traveled to Cuba this year to tout her state’s agricultural and lumber products. Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed trekked there to push Coca-Cola and Delta airlines. And the list goes on, even though U.S. businesses can’t offer Cuba credit or do business with government entities on this island nation just 90 miles away from Key West. They’re mostly relegated to the sidelines, watching rivals from Spain to Russia to Mexico swoop in. Ending the embargo would be a win-win for Cubans and Americans. It would allow all of us to travel freely to the island, and it would let U.S. companies trade freely with one of our closest neighbors, creating more jobs in both nations. Now that the Cuban flag waves at the re-opened Cuban embassy in Washington, Congress should lift the antiquated legislation that stands in the way of true normalized relations. Medea Benjamin is cofounder of CodePink and GlobalExchange. Her latest book is Drone Warfare: Killing by Remote Control.

A Slick Maneuver By Emily Schwartz Greco What a relief. In exchange for Iran taking steps to guarantee that it can’t build nuclear weapons, the sanctions that have choked off its access to world markets will end without a single shot. Instead of celebrating this diplomatic breakthrough, conservative lawmakers are plotting to scuttle the pact. And despite their opposition, some Republicans are milking this accord for a pet project: ending all limits on U.S. crude sales. “Any deal that lifts sanctions on Iranian oil will disadvantage American companies unless we lift the antiquated ban on our own oil exports,” Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski declared a few weeks back. It’s an enticing argument. Why should Washington help Iran freely sell its oil while denying the U.S. industry the same liberty? Well, the ban is already punctured. The United States, which imports 7 million barrels a day of crude, also exports half a million barrels of it every 24 hours. And most of that oil goes straight to Canada by rail or gets hauled to ports by trains after getting extracted from North Dakota’s landlocked Bakken fields. Remember that oil train that derailed two years ago in the Quebec town of Lac Megantic, unleashing an inferno that burned for four days and killed 47 people? It was ferrying exported Bakken crude. Smaller accidents are happening too. Most recently, an oil train derailed near the tiny town of Culbertson, Montana, spilling thousands of gallons of oil from

North Dakota. Ramping up exports would only boost the chances of a major disaster, Oil Change International Executive Director Steve Kretzmann says. That’s why the restrictions, imposed by Congress during Gerald Ford’s presidency to boost energy independence, should remain unless the government creates better safeguards. Besides, Iranian oil won’t begin sales bouncing back until early next year at the soonest as diplomats must first verify compliance with nuclear obligations. But there’s no doubt that more crude will eventually gush from that Middle Eastern country. Prior to the 1979 revolution that brought a theocratic government to power, Iran was exporting 6 million barrels a day — quadruple current levels. By 2008, amid lighter sanctions, it was only shipping 3 million barrels a day overseas. Seven years later, that figure has been halved again. Iran’s got between 30 and 37 million barrels stored and ready to sell before it even re-starts wells that were shut down when sanctions tightened. As Iran sits atop some 158 billion barrels of oil, the world’s fourth-largest reserves, its potential is huge. Will American companies, which can freely export value-added oil products like gasoline, lose out if they can’t ship more crude overseas? Not really. Money spent beefing up infrastructure could be wasted if Iran dislodges new markets. Nixing export restrictions could boost production by half a million barrels daily, but many

North American wells won’t make financial sense if the Iran gusher adds to the global glut responsible for slashing oil prices over the past 12 months. Goldman Sachs analysts expect U.S. oil prices to hover around $50-a-barrel today’s mark for at least another year. If they’re right, many North Dakota and Texas fracking sites won’t be viable anyway. And why are prices slumping? Domestic output has nearly doubled under President Barack Obama’s leadership to 9.7 million barrels a day. The United States now drills more oil than Saudi Arabia despite the White House’s calls for climate action. While the leaky ban does chip away at U.S. prices, it’s not as if the Obama years have been a bust for oilmen. And regardless of whether the industry gets the freedom Murkowski seeks, the United States, Iran, and the rest of the world must figure out how to get by on less oil. Columnist Emily Schwartz Greco is the managing editor of OtherWords, a non-profit national editorial service run by the Institute for Policy Studies.

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rs. R. E. Harper of the Des Arc Bayou Home Demonstration Club, placed second in the egg production in the State for the month of June in flocks with from 50 to 150 birds. Her 117 White Leghorn hens produced 21.3 eggs per bird for the month. Mrs. A. H. DuPree of Lonoke County was first with 54 Rhode Island Reds, having a record of 27.9 eggs per bird. The standard production for the month is 18 eggs, says Miss Esther Tennyson, Prairie County Home Demonstration Agent. Mrs. R. R. Farris of BiscoeBrasfield Home Demonstration, is competing for the $95.00 Singer Sewing Machine being given to the club woman who has the best house dress in the house dress contest Mrs. Farris won first prize in the county clothing contest for her party dress. The Des Arc Mercantile Co. has made changes in their big store this week which adds to the attractiveness of their stock. They are located at the far east end of town. Arrangements are being made to hold the best fair ever held in Prairie County this fall. The following executive committee is in charge of planning: Albert Erwin, J. A. Wright, Mrs. Perry Bellville, Will Reinhardt, V. D Braner, R. E. Harper, S. L. Wesson, G. G. Purvis, Mrs. W. R. Deneer, A. H. White, Chris Kristetter, Forest Gray, O. J. Miller, John H. Wegs, George Screeton, Mrs. Arch Huffer, W. T. Morton, Mrs. Arthur Clayton, and Sam Stone. England, Ark. was the host today as farmers and merchants, remembering from last winter the meaning of lack of food and worries over crop failures, today paid a debt of gratitude to needy neighbors in Oklahoma. Thirteen trucks loaded with vegetables, canned fruits, and meat, were on their way

to the unemployed and needy at Henryetta, Okla. Bushels of peas, sacks of potatoes, corn, onions, cabbages, carrots, snap beans, okra, and tomatoes were loaded in the trucks by farmers. It was at Tomberlin near England that Will Rogers last winter, on his flying trip to aid drought sufferers, stopped and saw Red Cross food being served to almost starving school children. Miss Faye Loretz, stenographer in the Attorney General’s office in Little Rock, was over to spend the weekend with family and friends here. The Indians of the Sacs and Fox tribes at Tamps, Ia., on the Iowa River, are moving from the lowlands, up to the hills because they fear the river is going to flood the lowlands because of the three weeks rain they say is coming between now and August 10. The Indians have signs that guide their movement and aid them in predicting drouth and rains. They predicted the drouth last summer. Earl C. Page, the state Commissioner of Agriculture in his weekly letter says, with the good crops apparent, the next concern of the farmers will be the market value of such crops as they may find it necessary to convert into cash to pay debts and buy the other necessaries. It will take more pounds of cotton and more of most of other farm products to buy school shoes and school books this fall. President William Green of the American Federation of Labor, today said, “If President Hoover does not command the leaders of industry to join in a study and formation of plans for overcoming the unemployment situation, “the present economic structure of the country is an absolute failure,” stating that 6,000,000 people are unemployed.

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r. Wm. Seidenschwartz, President of the Prairie County Farm Bureau, announced that the executive committee of the Farm Bureau met with officers of the Prairie County Home Demonstration Club Council Tuesday afternoon, July 21, and planned an all day meeting and barbecue to be held Thursday, August 6, at Oak Prairie Dada L. Greer, Prairie County Chairman for the Navy Relief Drive, thanks everyone for supporting the USO drive and says she was able to send $87.00 to the Navy Relief from this community. Miss Norma Jean Hart did the collecting in the Hickory Plains neighborhood. She has not heard from those serving in the Hazen, DeValls Bluff, Ulm and Slovak communities Winners in the Prairie County Primary Election July 28 were John L. McClellan, U. S. Senate; Homer M. Adkins, Governor; and W. K. Oldham Jr., State Senator, 22nd District. A very quiet preferential election here - 220 votes cast out of 800 qualified voters. We think this is a good suggestion to be passed on: All motorists when driving down the highway keep a lookout ahead to observe the tires of the “fellow ahead” and if it appears that one of his tires is beginning to get low on air, give three “toots” with your horn as a signal and pull around and give him the old familiar hitchhike signal

pointing your thumb straight up; this will let him know there’s trouble underneath. It is deep regret that we chronicle the death of our old friend and former citizen, Robert J. Hodges, who died at his home in Bruce, Miss., Tuesday, July 21, 1942, at age 68. He made his home here until in 1900, he succeeded his brother as County Treasurer. In 1904, he was elected Sheriff and served two terms; in 1908, he was elected to the office of County and Circuit Clerk for two terms. He served as Deputy U. S. Marshal and State Revenue Collector. He moved to Bruce, Miss., where he was engaged in the moving picture show business. He was brought back to Des Arc for burial in Lakeside Cemetery. John P. Bethell, proprietor of the Des Arc Shoe Repair Shop and scrap iron dealer, is doing added improvements on the family residence this week. Our old friend, J. Harry Beck, one of Prairie County’s most successful rice and soybean growers, of near Stuttgart, was in the city on business yesterday and paid the Journal office a pleasant call and cash on subscription renewal. Prairie County Homemakers planning the family’s fall wardrobe were informed yesterday that new styles will not depend upon the whims of a Paris designer, but upon the orders of the War Production Board whose style motto is “Simplify and Conserve.”

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rs. Houston (Lena) Wray, home economics teacher in the Des Arc High School, announces that the Home Economics Cottage will be open from now until school starts each morning 9 to 11. Any homemaker who would like to come in and discuss homemaking problems with Mrs. Wray is invited to come any day Monday through Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Dale (Lawanna) Sisson started the construction of their new three-bedroom frame home on Curran St. between 9th and 10th Monday in Des Arc. Tom Allred and son, Lendell, are doing the carpentry work. Mr. Sisson is a mechanic here with Harvey’s Mobil Station and his wife is employed in the office of the new Phillips VanHeusen Factory. E. D. (Les) Newton and son, C. E., went fishing at Wattensaw last Saturday and caught a nice string of about 25. Two of the big ones were brought by the Journal office for our inspection. C. E. caught one that weighed 2 lbs 12 ozs. County Judge Joe H. Crowly called the Prairie County Equalization Board into special session at the courthouse in Des Arc on August 1 for their regular annual thirty-day session.The board consists of Milton Ballowe, Carroll Hall, J. W. Crigger, and George Blackwood. Assisting with deliberations

are County Clerk Billy M. Garth, Assessor John W. Booth Jr. and Sheriff E. O. Hamilton. Robert Edwards moved his rental house known as the Wicklund place from the corner of 13th & Curran to lots south of his present home across from the Burnett or Frizzel farm yesterday. He is planning to build a new Arkansas rock 3-bedroom modern home on the Wicklund lots. Rev. S. B. Echols will be the contractor. After our news article last week telling about J. H. Broadaway of Little Rock jumping off the White River suspension bridge here on July 22, seems some other folks wanted to do the same. Billy Joe Baldwin, 21, engaged in operating the Esso Station in the west end of town with his brothers and a cousin, Jim Goodman, also jumped off the bridge at 2 p. m. Sunday afternoon. His jump was witnessed by young folks including Miss Frances Owens, Alvin Morris Green, Leon Treadwell, Wayne Smith and others. Raymond Taylor said he was an eye witness to Broadaway’s jump. John Hugh Gipson, of Des Arc, who has been stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, left for a tour of duty in Vieques, Puerto Rico. Sammy Weems of Hazen was accorded the honor of being selected the most outstanding district governor of International Circle K in the United States and Canada.

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More than 55 million Americans covered by Medicare As Medicare and Medicaid celebrate their 50th anniversary protecting the health and well-being of millions of seniors, people with disabilities and low-income individuals, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today released updated Medicare state-by-state enrollment numbers, showing that more than 55 million Americans are covered by Medicare. In 1966, approximately 19.1 million Americans were covered by Medicare. In 2012, there were nearly 52 million beneficiaries covered by Medicare. Today’s enrollment numbers represent a three million person increase during the last three years as

the Baby Boom generation has started to retire. Medicare beneficiaries depend on the program to provide critical health services such as preventive services, including flu shots and diabetes screenings, hospital stays, lab tests and critical supplies like wheelchairs and prescription drugs. "Over the last 50 years, Medicare has become part of the fabric of our communities, protecting the wellbeing and financial security of millions of American families as they age or if they become disabled. In doing so, Medicare has kept up with dramatic demographic changes and led the charge toward improving health

care delivery," said Andy Slavitt, CMS acting administrator. "As we preserve and advance Medicare for future generations, we are focused on helping build a better system with smarter spending that keeps people healthier." CMS also releases state-by-state Medicaid enrollments on a monthly basis. As of May 2015, over 71.6 million individuals were enrolled in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) with 12.8 million more gaining coverage since 2013. More information is available on Medicaid.gov.

TDOT delays plan to close “Old Bridge” West Memphis, Ark. – Today, John Schroer, Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), announced plans to delay the construction of a new interchange at I-55 and Crump Boulevard in Memphis.

“Since the end of May when TDOT announced its plans to shut down the Old Bridge, almost 3,000 people from Arkansas, Tennessee and the region, signed a petition voicing their concerns with the plan. They want to explore

options,” said other Arkansas State Senator Keith M. Ingram. “I want to acknowledge John Schroer and TDOT for listening to those concerns and commend their commitment to finding a solution that is beneficial for

Arkansas Highway Department approves bids The Arkansas State Highway Commission has approved a bid for improvements to roadways in Lonoke County, according to Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) officials. The purpose of the project is to resurface 2.2 miles of County Road 76 and 2 miles of County Road 86. Additional information is listed below. Rogers Group, Inc. of Nashville, Tennessee was awarded the contract at $433,340.55. This county road project is funded through the State Aid Road Program established by the legislature and administered by the State Aid Division of the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department. This program provides approximately $20 million annually from the state motor fuels tax to assist counties with projects of their choosing on the county road system.

Construction is scheduled begin in two to four weeks, weather permitting. The project should be complete this summer. Additional travel information can be found at IDriveArkansas.com or. You can also follow us on Twitter @AHTD. Woodruff County: The Arkansas State Highway Commission has approved a bid for improvements to roadways in Woodruff County, according to Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) officials. The purpose of the project is to resurface 1 mile of County Roads 56, 57 and 230. Additional information is listed below. M & T Paving & Construction Co. Inc. of Forrest City, Arkansas was awarded the contract at $185,221.72. This county road project is funded through the State Aid Road Program established by the legislature and administered by the State Aid Division of the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department.

Construction is scheduled begin in two to four weeks, weather permitting. The project should be complete this summer. White County: The Arkansas State Highway Commission has approved a bid for improvements to a roadway in White County, according to Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) officials. The purpose of the project is to resurface 1.7 miles of roadway in Searcy. The street is listed below.

Delta Asphalt of Arkansas, Inc. of Paragould, Arkansas was awarded the contract at $249,413.55. This project is being funded through the State Aid City Streets Program approved by lawmakers in 2011 and voters in 2012. This program provides $20 million annually from the state motor fuels tax to assist cities with projects selected by a nine-member panel of Arkansas mayors. Construction is scheduled begin in two to four weeks, weather permitting. The project is scheduled to be complete this summer. White County: The Arkansas State Highway Commission has approved a bid for improvements to a roadway in White County, according to Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) officials. The purpose of the project is to resurface 1.5 mile of County Road 51. Additional information is listed below. White County of Searcy, Arkansas was awarded the contract at $119,098.59.

Construction is scheduled begin in two to four weeks, weather permitting. The project should be complete on or before September 30, 2015.

everyone.” “Throughout this process we’ve been reminded how vital the I-55 Bridge is to the people and businesses of West Tennessee, Eastern Arkansas and our nation,” said Ingram. “Although we are excited to hear today’s news, we should be cautiously optimistic as plans move forward.” According to Ingram, TDOT’s announcement is a step in the right direction. Ingram believes it is time to go back to the drawing board to develop a solution that keeps the Old Bridge open. He says residents and the business community want the bridge open and deserve a say in the process.

Beebe man wounded in shooting at Beebe motel Captain Eddie Cullum of the Beebe Police Department released the following information regarding a shooting incident at a Beebe motel. According to Cullum’s report, during the evening of Monday, July 13, 2015, shortly after 10:00 p.m., an altercation erupted between several subjects in a room at a local Beebe motel. During the altercation, one of the subjects pulled a pistol and fired the weapon inside the room and additional shots were fired in the parking lot as he fled. Officers Josh Middleton and Officer Caleb Crump arrived on scene to find that Eugene Calloway, 26, of Beebe was suffering from a gunshot wound. Medical First Responders stablized Calloway, who was transported to a Little Rock hospital where he is recovering from the wound. The Beebe Criminal Investigation Section was notified and Captain Cullum along with Investigators Misty Goss and Steve Hall responded to the scene. Interviews were conducted and evidence collected which resulted in the identification of two persons of interest. Both of the men have been interviewed and charges are pending as the investigation continues.

The Grand Prairie Arts Council The Arts Center of the Grand Prairie Proudly Presents The 59th Grand Prairie Festival of the Arts Grand Prairie Center 2709 Hwy. 165 South Stuttgart, AR 72160 Schedule of Events Sept. 11th Deadline for all Creative Writing entries Sept. 15th Deadline for all Art entries Sept. 19th GPC Open10am – 2pm to receive entries Sept. 21st GPC Open10am – 6pm to receive entries Sept. 22nd Closed Sept. 23rd Closed Sept. 24th Closed Sept. 25th Festival Open 8am– 5 pm King Kat Fish Fry 5pm-7pm GPC – Dine in or Carry out Sept. 26th Festival Open 10am – 4pm Sept. 27th Festival Open 11am – 4pm Lunch Served 11am – 1pm 3pm Awards Presentation For Application and Rules go to www.grandprairiearts.com

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Words of Faith FAITH TRACKS By Rev. Dee Harper

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

“Thor: Overcoming Pride” Scripture: 2 Chronicles 32:25-26

Vince Lombardi was a famous coach for the Green Bay Packers. He had a monstrous ego, unlimited confidence and a drive that was not always healthy. One of the stories about him (there are several) tells of the time he was playing in a championship playoff game where the Packers were severe underdogs. No one thought they would win, but against all odds, they did. When Vince came home that night his wife was already asleep. He tried to slip into bed without waking her up, but when his cold feet touched her leg, she said, “God, your feet are cold.” To which the coach replied, “When we are at home, you can just call me Vince.” This week we are looking at another one of the characters from Marvel comics and the Avengers movies, Thor. If you are not familiar, Thor is a divine warrior in the myths of ancient Vikings. In the comics he is a prince from a planet of powerful beings who inspired the myths. The story goes like this: Thor was cast off of his planet for being prideful and using his power falsely. So his powers were taken from him, and he was banished to earth. The only part of his powers that remain are his hammer, which was also cast to the earth, but in a place where he had to go find it. So he set out on a quest to find this hammer, and found it stuck in a rock. Much like King Arthur’s Excalibur, only one who was worthy could free the hammer. Pride as you already know is excessive belief in one's own abilities. It interferes with the individual's recognition of the grace of God. It has been called the sin from which all others arise. Pride is also known as Vanity. The writer of Ecclesiastes after indulging in the things of this world both begins and ends his book with this pronouncement, “Vanity of Vanities…all things are vanity.” Medieval theologian Thomas Aquinas said of pride, “"inordinate selflove is the cause of every sin (1,77) ... the root of pride is found to consist in man not being, in some way, subject to God and His rule." In our scripture the King of Judah is dealing with this sin. Hezekiah had a lot of great things going for him. When others including his father King Ahaz were chasing after selfish pleasures Hezekiah at an early age learned to love the Lord. When he became king at 25 he was able to implement many changes and reforms. With Isaiah as his advisor and because of God’s power he was able to overcome the great Assyrian army. God also saved him from a serious life threatening illness. The problem was that Hezekiah became overcome with pride. Proverbs 29:23 says, “Pride goes before disaster and a haughty spirit before a fall.” Hezekiah and the nation of Judah were in trouble because of their prideful attitude, but Hezekiah was humbled and he and the nation turned to God and repented of their sinfulness. And it says God’s wrath or judgment passed over them during Hezekiah’s lifetime. In 2 Kings Hezekiah’s “epitaph”

reads, “Hezekiah put his whole trust in the God of Israel. There was no king quite like him, either before or after. He held fast to God—never loosened his grip—and obeyed to the letter everything God had commanded Moses. And God, for his part, held fast to him through all his adventures.” The problem we face is that pride is so seductive. It sneaks up on us. We may start out okay but little by little we become infatuated with ourselves versus seeking God’s desires for ourselves and others. It works for a while; we may even receive praise for our selfsufficiency or for being a self-starter but that only feeds our ego. The Travelers' Guide to Hell says that Pride is "the mother of all sins... the thin line between righteousness and self-righteousness." In the book of Judges the judgment of the writer is that “In those days Israel had no king; all the people did whatever seemed right in their own eyes.” We become judgmental and are quick to see the speck in another person’s eye, but not the log in our own. So what should we do? Proverbs 29:23 says, “Haughtiness brings humiliation, but the humble of spirit acquire honor.” This is a type of honor that comes from serving God and others instead of serving ourselves. Micah 2:6 says, “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.” The first two instructions in Micah 2:6 deal with how we treat others around us. We are to seek the best for each other and to work to bring about justice. Then we are also to love mercy, instead of judging others, we should be quick to forgive and to cut each other some slack. The last instruction is how we relate to God. We are called to be humble in interacting for God. We need to realize as the saying goes, “There is a God and you are not it.” This is in stark contrast to Vince Lombardi’s words to his wife. Some people accuse others of playing God especially as it relates to pride and how we treat others. I believe we are called to play God but not in that way. We are called to play God by seeking to walk as Jesus walked. In Philippians 2:5-8 Paul writes, “Have among yourselves the same attitude that is also yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be grasped. Rather, he emptied himself taking the form of a slave coming in human likeness; and found human in appearance, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to death even on a cross.” We should seek to reflect God by living as God would have us do, the way Jesus might if he was in our shoes and to seek to live in a way that is giving and self-sacrificing to others. I want to encourage us to think about how we might live that kind of life today. May God bless you this week. Brother Dee

School Campus Prayer Walk next Tuesday There will be a School Campus PrayerWalk at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4 beginning at the First Baptist Church and walking to the school campus to pray for our students, teachers and activities for the 20152016 school year.

This is the ninth year this annual prayer walk has been held. Prayer Walkers are asked to meet at the church at 6:00 p.m. and then proceed to the campus. Come join us!

Local pastors attend conference in Missouri Sister Thelma Ripper and Bro. Kenny Ripper attended the Church of God of Prophecy conferences held in Springfield, Missouri Thursday through Saturday, July 23-26. On Thursday, there was a ministers luncheon held welcoming everyone to the conference. On Friday, there was special singing and ministering with two sermons.

Saturday, two special guest ministers brought the message and that evening, an ordination ceremony for new ministers and appointment announcements was held. Bro. Kenny has been reappointed to the Des Arc Church of God of Prophecy. Both reported enjoying the wonderful messages and fellowship.

Sunday School Church Attendance Sunday, July 26 IN DES ARC First Baptist Church...193/205 Gospel Mission.....................132 Lakeside Miss. Baptist...63/98 First United Methodist.........62 Faith Missionary Baptist.37/48 Family Worship Center.........52 First Assembly of God....40/54 Fellowship Miss. Baptist....... 35 Church of Christ.............12 Church of God of Prophecy.. 16 Living Waters Full Gospel........ 20 AREA CHURCHES Hickory Plains Miss. Bap 69/110 Morris Chapel Miss. Baptist..39 Pleasant Ridge Miss. Baptist.27 Hickory Plains Methodist..... 27 Hickory Plains Nazarene...... 19 Judson Memorial Baptist...... 30 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.

You Are Invited to Worship EVERY Sunday with one of Des Arc’s Local Congregations!

Worshipers socialize with ice cream . . . The monthly community fellowship worship service was hosted on last Sunday evening at the First United Methodist Church. An ice cream supper has always been an annual event at the church. It was scheduled just in time for the entire community of worshipers to enjoy the many flavors of ice cream made by women (and men) of the church while socializing in the Christian Life Center at the host church. Below: Servers, from left, James Wyatt, Jackye Tackett, Judy Bone, Mona Lee Holloway, Tracy Harvey, Sandra Wyatt, Ken Hall and Daniel Hayley, take orders and handle the dipPhotos by Carmela Tackett ping.

From the Kitchen of Rev. Jaimie Alexander, Methodist Minister at Bella Vista

Hot Weather Recipes From Rev. Jaimie Alexander

When it is as hot as it has been recently I begin to think about ice cream and frozen desserts! This week's recipes are for cool and refreshing frozen treats. The recipes for both vanilla and chocolate ice cream are basic and the frozen key lime pie is a little more involved, but well worth the investment of your time. Tie on your apron and enjoy preparing this cold desserts!

Chocolate Ice Cream 1 1/2 ounces unsweetened cocoa powder, approximately 1/2 cup 3 cups half-and-half 1 cup heavy cream 8 large egg yolks 9 ounces sugar 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Place the cocoa powder along with 1 cup of the half-and-half into a medium saucepan over medium heat and whisk to combine. Add the remaining half-andhalf and the heavy cream. Bring the mixture just to a simmer, stirring occasionally, and remove from the heat. In a medium mixing bowl whisk the egg yolks until they lighten in color. Gradually add the sugar and whisk to combine. Temper the cream mixture into the eggs and sugar by gradually adding small amounts, until about 1/3 of the cream mixture has been added. Pour in the remainder and return the entire mixture to the saucepan and place over low heat. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon and reaches 170 to 175 degrees F. Pour the mixture into a container and allow to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Stir in the vanilla extract. Place the mixture into the refrigerator and once it is cool enough not to form condensation on the lid, cover and store for 4 to 8 hours or until the temperature reaches 40 degrees F or below. Pour into an ice cream maker and process according to the manufacturer's directions. This should take approximately 25 to 35 minutes. Serve as is for soft serve or freeze for another 3 to 4 hours to allow the ice cream to harden.

Vanilla Ice Cream 3 cups half-and-half 1 cup heavy cream 8 large egg yolks 9 ounces vanilla sugar 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Place the half-and-half and the heavy cream into a medium saucepan, over medium heat. Bring the mixture just to a simmer, stirring occasionally, and remove from the heat. In a medium mixing bowl whisk the egg yolks until they lighten in color. Gradually

add the sugar and whisk to combine. Temper the cream mixture into the eggs and sugar by gradually adding small amounts, until about a third of the cream mixture has been added. Pour in the remainder and return the entire mixture to the saucepan and place over low heat. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon and reaches 170 to 175 degrees F. Pour the mixture into a container and allow to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Stir in the vanilla extract. Place the mixture into the refrigerator and once it is cool enough not to form condensation on the lid, cover and store for 4 to 8 hours or until the temperature reaches 40 degrees F or below. Pour into an ice cream maker and process according to the manufacturer's directions. This should take approximately 25 to 35 minutes. Serve as is for soft serve or freeze for another 3 to 4 hours to allow the ice cream to harden.

Frozen Key Lime PIe For the crust: 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (10 crackers) 1/4 cup sugar 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted For the filling: 6 extra-large egg yolks, at room temperature 1/4 cup sugar 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 2 tablespoons grated lime zest 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (4 to 5 limes) For the decoration: 1 cup (1/2 pint) cold heavy cream 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Thin lime wedges Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. For the crust, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter in a bowl. Press into a 9-inch pie pan, making sure the sides and the bottom are an even thickness. Bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool completely. For the filling, beat the egg yolks and sugar on high speed in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment for 5 minutes, until thick. With the mixer on medium speed, add the condensed milk, lime zest, and lime juice. Pour into the baked pie shell and freeze. For the decoration, beat the heavy cream on high speed in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment until soft peaks form. Add the sugar and vanilla and beat until firm. Spoon or pipe decoratively onto the pie and decorate with lime. Freeze for several hours or overnight.

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Social Announcements and Locals Vickie Barnes was discharged from Springhill Baptist in North Little Rock on Wednesday, July 29. Doctors finally figured out what was wrong and have prescribed medication. Doctors said a few more days without a diagnosis could have presented severe problems. Best Wishes on a complete recovery. ------Linda Luck of Ward stopped by the Journal office on Wednesday to renew her subscription. She stated she was on her way to visit her brother, Donnie Covington and wife Betty of the Hickory Plains community. Donnie recently had a stint placed. Linda says he is doing better. Donnie drives a bus for the Des Arc School District. --------Prairie County Judge Mike (Karan) Skarda was released from the hospital on Tuesday, July 28 after complications with a recent back surgery. Mike PC Master Gardeners enjoyed the homemade ice cream made and served by Charles Oldham, a PCMG has a long recovery ahead member in White County L to R: Lynda Andrews, Janet Turnage, Janis Toll, Gail Norman, Linda Price, Jan- but is anxious to get back to ice Sample, Charles Oldham, Dee Black, Debora Carpenter, and Sherry Bullock work. --------Several local families are getting that last minute vacation in before school starts August 17. Some have been reported vaca-

Two Master Gardeners receive five-year pins at recent meeting Two Prairie County Master Gardeners received their five-year pin at the regular meeting Tuesday night, July 21, at BancorpSouth community room in Hazen. Janice Sample and Janet Turnage were presented their pins and certificates by Janis Toll,vice president. The pins are presented from the University of Arkansas Extension Service and the Arkansas Master Gardeners. Charles Oldham, a Master Gardener from White County, was a visitor who prepared and served homemade ice cream at the close of the meeting. Janet, president, presided for the business meeting with 11 members and one visitor. Plans are underway for the Prairie County Fair to be the week of September 20-26 at the Fair Grounds. More plans will be worked on at the August meeting. The display will be set up on Sunday afternoon, September 20 at 2:00. The regular meeting will be held Tuesday, September 22, at 6:00 p.m. at BancorpSouth. The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Rice Expo will be at Phillips County Community College in Stuttgart Au-

tioning at the beach in Florida, in Branson, MO and at Gulf Shores, Alabama. --------Nina Carter fell in her back yard recently and according to reports, she called for quite some time before anyone heard her cries for help and rendered assistance. Nina is mother of Teresa Conder, Des Arc City Utilities clerk. Wishing you a quick recovery, Nina. --------Max Henderson and wife, Wanda, were pleased to have his granddaughter Marissa and husband, Alex, of Bakrsfield, Calif., visiting them in Des Arc for a week. They left Monday returning home. ---------Gary Bullock and Rick Hickman of the Center Point Community were visitors in Des Arc on Tuesday. The Journal staff was pleased to spend a short visit with them as they renewed their subscriptions. ---------Prayers are sent to Howard (Gail) Wallace as he recovers from surgery he had on Tuesday, July 21. He is home convalescing with Gail’s help. Gail reports the Center Point Cemetery donations and memorials.

MID-DELTA COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. Mid-Delta Community Services, Inc. Summer Regular Home Energy Assistance Program closed July 24, 2015 for the following counties listed below due to depletion of funds. Therefore, no further applications will be accepted for the Regular Program after this date. Phillips Prairie Lee Monroe

Free Movie Showing Aug. 8 at the Center

Janis Toll, center, PC Master Gardeners vice president, presented five-year certificates and pins to Janice Sample and Janet Turnage. She thanked each one for their work and dedication over the five years. gust 7. Pre-registration is required. Register at www.uaex.edu/riceexpo. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m., with Exhibits open, Rice Centerpiece contest begins, Rice Recipe contestants check in. The activities will close with

catfish lunch. Dee Black thanks members for helping her with the greenhouse and her plants at the store when she couldn't “dig in the dirt” because of her chemotherapy. Linda Price and Lonna

Rhodes reported on the progress of the work at Rhodes’ Park in DeValls Bluff. Work sheets were filled out and turned in. The next meeting will be Tuesday August 11, at BancorpSouth.

Fair Queen Pageant set for August 22 at Center

Chandler Family Reunion

On Saturday, August 22, the Prairie County Fair Queen Pageant will be held at the DeValls Bluff Community Center. Entry Forms can be found at (County Banks) Farmers and Merchants Bank, Planters and Merchants Bank, BancorpSouth, Hazen Florist and Gifts and County Schools (Des Arc and Hazen). The divisions for this year are Toddler Mister (1-2

The Chandler Family Reunion will be held Saturday, August 1, gathering at 10:00 a.m. at the American Agriculture Building in Des Arc. A potluck lunch will be served at noon.

years), Little Mister (3-4 years), Baby Miss (0- 12 months), Wee Miss (12- 23 months), Toddler Miss (2-3 years), Little Miss (4- 6 years), Young Miss (7-9 years), Junior Miss (10-12 years), Teen (13-16 years), Miss (17-21 years) and Mrs. (40+ years Married). Categories of the competition will be $10.00 for photogenic, $30.00 for pageant only and $35.00 for pageant and photogenic.

Baby Shower

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For more information contact Sheila Tosh at 870255-5008. Prairie County Fair Queen Pageant 2015, August 22

By Liz Schwede We would like to invite everyone to the Movies at the Center, on Saturday, August 8, at 7:00 p.m. at DeValls Bluff Community Center. Free Popcorn!! "Do You Believe" is a story about a dozen different souls all moving in different directions, all longing for something more. As their lives unexpectedly intersect, they each are about to discover there is power in the Cross of Christ ... even if they don't yet believe it. When a local pastor is shaken to the core by the visible faith of an old street-corner preacher, he

is reminded that true belief always requires action. His response ignites a faithful journey that powerfully impacts everyone it touches in ways that only God could orchestrate. This stirring new film from the creators of God's Not Dead arrived in theaters in the Spring of 2015. More than a movie, it's a question all must answer in their lifetime: DO YOU BELIEVE? The movie is sponsored by the Arnold Foundation. For more information contact Liz Schwede 870 581-7202 Or via Facebook, Movies at the Center

Lizzie August 3

Hazen True Value Wedding Registry

With Much Love, Papa, MeMe and Mama

Corinne Pullen & Ross Skarda of Hazen

Wedding November 7, 2015

Happy 17th Birthday

“Squirrel Butt”

You will always be our “little redneck”

Oak Prairie Fire Station

We Love You Very Much!

Adrianne & Tyler VanHouten

Sunday, August 2 From two to four o’clock in the afternoon

Highway 11 Eight Miles Southwest of Des Arc Registered at Walmart and Target

FREE GIFT WRAP AND DELIVERY

Behind Every Project Is A

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Scenes from Senior Citizens’ BBQ Supper July 24 Des Arc Senior Citizens Center Director Barbara Williams reported last Friday’s BBQ Supper / Elvis Entertainment event at the Des Arc Elementary Cafetorium a success, with donations as large as $50 still coming in this week. Helping the bottom line was Elvis’ giving the Center a large discount (less than half what he normally charges). Cooks and food preparers included Marcia Kazmark (slaw), Ada Kunkel (baked beans), Barbara and Tommy Williams (barbeque). The wide variety of homemade desserts were contributed by Des Arc members. Butch Dicus, the well known, Arkansas grown Elvis impersonator, began his singing and personal engaging with individuals from the audience at 6 pm. Butch began his Elvis impersonating at age 12, when Elvis Presley died in 1977. His website shows his having over 4000 per-

formances in the last 15 years, and that he was ordained in April 2014 and now performs wedding ceremonies. In 2014 the Des Arc Center became part of LCCA, the Lonoke County Council on Aging, which name is to be changed to include Prairie. The organization includes five Senior Centers in Lonoke, Cabot, Carlisle, England and Des Arc ... with all lunches prepared daily at Lonoke. Director Williams advised that at this year’s Annual Fund Raiser in May, “Grilles & Gowns”, Des Arc was by far the most supportive of the five towns. She also advises that the next public event at the Des Arc Center will be PIZZA NIGHT on Thursday, August 13. Other plans for the public’s participation within the upcoming month include the Center’s first “InHouse YARD SALE”, which is hoped will become a regular event.

Ray McVay, Mary Sue Roe, Bobbie Livesay

Tommy Williams, Janice Huffstickler and Anthony Crowder

Timothy Bordelon, right, claps along with the music

Ray McVay and Tommy Williams selling tickets

Table of Des Arc Senior Citizen Center members

Wide variety of homemade desserts prepared by Des Arc Center members We hope everyone has been having a great summer! Monday we had a Ball exercise, the quilters were finishing up a quilt and we played dominoes. Tuesday we had Joke of the Day. Wednesday we had our homemade breakfast and Bingo with great piano music and singing. Thursday we went to the Elementary school and

decorated for our BBQ Supper event. Friday we had a great time with our benefit supper and singing with Elvis. We really appreciate everyone who came out and supported our Prairie and Lonoke County Meals on Wheels. God Bless and have a great weekend! Barbara Williams, Site Director Olivia Holcomb Osborn, Meals on Wheels

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OOPS! In the caption under last week’s photo of the young ladies traveling to Alma to participate in the Mrs. Senior Arkansas Pageant, we misidentified Mrs. Linda Petty as Judy Petty. Please accept our apologies.

D es Arc Nur s iN g & reh A bil itA tio N ceN t er by Activity Director, teresa henley

5 month old Lillian and her family enjoying Elvis

Guests from Lonoke Senior Citizens Center

Butch Dicus, alias Elvis, “The King of Hearts” doing his own singing (not lip-syncing), sounds as near to Elvis as does his appearance

Ada Kunkel brought up to front by Elvis to show folks”how he looked 15 years ago” - Ada’s shirt, acquired at a 2000 performance which she attended, had his image at that time printed on it

Celebrating 80th Birthday at DANRC: Celebrating her 80th birthday at Des Arc Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Thursday, July 23 was Hilda Waymack, center. Helping her celebrate were her husband, William, left, and her brother, Milton Hardin. DANRC’s Resident BIrthday party is today, Thursday at 2:00 p.m. Hello to everyone from Des Arc Nursing and Rehabilitation Center! We hope you have been keeping cool and checking on the elderly and pets this week. With the hot weather of July, we are seriously thinking of joining the “Sandwich Generation”. There is nothing like a good sandwich in the evening joined by a warm bowl of chicken and noodle soup. Top this meal off with a tall glass of cold iced tea and for dessert a cool piece of fruit and ice cream. Yum! Yum! Sounds like a great summer supper and you don’t have to turn on that hot oven! We will have to keep our eye on the crops in the area and the Arkansas Delta. We are hoping the farmers will

get some relief with rain and lower humidity soon. We were unable to go to the Casino last week due to circumstances beyond our control. The Heat! However, we will try later in the year when temperatures are not quite so high. We did get to go to the movies at Cabot though. It was lots of fun and we enjoyed the outing. The Resident Council squeezed in their monthly meeting this week. This is a good group of residents who help plan activities for the residents here at DANRC. Wonder what they have planned for August? The resident fundraiser this week was nachos and chips. The Des Arc United Methodist Church and

Faith Missionary Baptist Church led our Sunday Services. Living Waters church visited on Monday and the Disciples gave our Friday a big boost. We enjoyed Kool Pops one afternoon and had watermelon on Tuesday. Jordan came on Saturday and popped popcorn for us with a movie in the afternoon. Our resident Birthday Party will be today, Thursday. That is all for this week. Please come out to visit. Looks like we will get some relief from the heat this weekend. Have a safe weekend and please check on the elderly and the animals. Teresa Henley Activity Director

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Thelma Babb Griffith was lifelong Des Arc resident Thelma Lee (Babb) Griffith, age 75, of Des Arc passed away on July 26, 2015 at her home surrounded by family who cared for her while she endured a courageous battle with cancer. Thelma was born on September 30, 1939 in Des Arc to Alfred and Carrie Belle Babb. Thelma married Max Griffith and together they raised five daughters. She was a faithful and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, employee, and friend. She retired in 2002 from Remington Arms and just enjoyed staying home. She loved mowing and raking her yard (whether it needed it or not). When she could not work outside, she enjoyed reading and putting together one of her many puzzles. She also loved her church and missed attending services as her health declined. And to know Thelma, was to know her great fondness of anything animal print! Thelma is survived by her five daughters, Pam (Miles) Patton, Rita (Scott) Mitchell, Lorie (Lynny) McFarlin, Sandra Madar, Betty Jo Huffstickler; 12 grandchildren, Tracy Blaylock, Marsha Burnett, Drew Mitchell, Carrie Mitchell, Luke Mitchell, Carrie Post, Zach Payne, Samantha Ethridge, Laura McFarlin, Morgan Shepard, Tyler Huffstickler, Dane Huffstickler, and 15 great grandchildren. She is also

Thelma Lee Griffith survived by three sisters, Marie Richards, Linda (Bob) Crymes and Kay (Charles) Sims;, two brothers, J. D. (Diana) Babb and Charles Babb; a brother-inlaw, Bobby (Suzanne) Griffith, and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two sisters, Lorene (J. C.) Harlan and Ida Belle Wentworth, and two brothers, Leon Martin, and Jimmy (Gwen) Babb. Funeral services were Wednesday 10:00 A M at Gospel Mission Church in Des Arc with the pastor, Bro. Pat Skarda Interment was in Lakeside Cemetery with Garth Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were her grandsons. Memorials can be made to the Gospel Mission Church, American Cancer Society, or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

Dr. J. L. Ransom burial at Slovak is planned for later date Dr. Jack Lawrence Ransom, DPM, loving husband, father, son and friend, passed away at his home on July 17, 2015 at the age of 66 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, where he had resided for the past 15 years. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Deborah (61); daughter, Jami Raper (28) and husband Matthew of Conway; son, Jake Ransom (24) of Hattiesburg, Mississippi; daughter, Jacki Ransom (20) of Hattiesburg, Mississippi; mother, Dorothy Ransom of Tucson, Arizona; and sister, Karen Johnson of Michigan. He is also survived by son David Wolfe (48), his wife, Kristin, and their three children: Elizabeth, Christopher, and Thomas, who reside in England; and daughter Julie Schneider (45) from San Pedro, California. He was preceded in death by his father Lawrence O. Ransom in 2004 and an infant daughter, Aimee Michelle in 1985. Jack was born in Big Rapids, Michigan and attended several universities

in that state, obtaining both an accounting and business degree. He then attended the American Academy of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago, Illinois from which he graduated in 1978 with a Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine. He met his wife on a blind date there while attending school. They relocated to Long Beach, California where they were married and where he maintained a podiatric practice for many years. For reasons unknown, Jack was hooked on watching many of the Food Network shows featuring Gordon Ramsey. His family found great humor in this as Jack did not like to, nor could he cook very well. He readily demonstrated this through the cooking of his now infamous "cheeseblock." He did however, finally master his mother's recipe for goulash. He shared his wit and wisdom with anyone who would listen, and this he could do for hours. Services will take place at a future date in Slovak, where his remains will eventually be interred.

Lorene Dorn buried Saturday at New Hope

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Lorene Hutson Dorn, 91, of Benton, Arkansas, was born October 1, 1923 at Milvid, Texas to Wesley W. and Minnie Jane (White) Hutson, and she went to be with the Lord Monday, July 20, 2015. She is survived by five children, Otha Irwin Dorn, Jr., (Jeannie), Rosalie DornDouglass (David), Laura Nell Dorn-Butler ( Jack), Jack Edward Dorn (Carol), and John Earl Dorn, Sr. (Elisa); and numerous grandchildren, greatgrandchildren and greatgreat-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Otha Irwin Dorn, Sr.; her son, Billy Robert Dorn; grandson Larry Allen Dorn; and great-great-granddaughter Angel Grace Wyatt. Family will received friends beginning at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 25, at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe, with funeral following at 11:00 a.m Interment was in New Hope Cemetery.

was native of Woodruff County Mrs. Charlene Skelton Johnson, resident of Beebe and former resident of McCrory, died Friday, July 17, 2015. She was 66 years of age. Charlene was born in Woodruff County on February 4, 1949 to Clifford Raymond and Bessie Jewell Holleman Skelton. She was a graduate of Cotton Plant High School and went on to earn her LPN degree at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock. She was married to James Johnson and together they traveled from Arkansas to California to Texas and back to Arkansas and at one point owned Johnson’s Cabinets in Maumelle before settling in Beebe. Charlene was a very versatile person and could talk to anyone she met. She will be remembered by her great smile and outgoing personality. She was a member of the Crystal Hill Baptist Church in North Little Rock. Survivors include her husband James Johnson of Beebe, two daughters, Kim Barnett and Danna Cotton

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Denver Doyle Barger, 87, of Austin, Arkansas, laid down his tools and called it a life on July 23, 2015. After growing up on a family farm, he spent the better part of his adult life working in all phases of road construction and heavy equipment operation. During these working years, if the right parts or equipment weren’t available, he and his crews simply built it. He is preceded in death by one son, Timothy Lynn Barger; sisters, Lois Sentell, Lorene Guyot, and Mae Faulkner; and brothers, J. L. Barger and Darrell Barger. He is survived by two sons, Dr. Denver L. Barger (Malinda) and Danny Doyle Barger (fiancé Suzanne); and sister, Louise Whaley. Grandchildren include Kaitlin Barger, Dr. Tara Scallion, Toni Bahn (Chris), Bryan Barger; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral was at 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 27, at SmithJames Robert Volner, age Westbrook Chapel, with 69, of West Memphis, burial in Sixteenth Section Arkansas went to his heav- Cemetery. Arrangements by Smith-Westenly home on Sunday, July brook Funeral Home, a certified 26, 2015. He was a member Veterans Care provider. of Cypress Avenue Baptist Church in Marion, Arkansas. James was born July 1, 1946, the son of John Allen Volner, Sr. and Verona (Ripley) Volner. He served his country in the Navy during the Vietnam War. He loved hunting and fishing and enViolet Mae Haase, 88, of joyed going to Biscoe to visit all his friends there. Stuttgart, widow of Eugene That was one of the high- Henry Haase, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2015, at lights in his life. James was preceded in her home. Mrs. Haase was born death by his parents and a brother, John Allen Volner, Nov. 12, 1926, in Bartlett, Illinois, to Edward and SerJr. He is survived by his ena Jensen. She was a wonderful wife of 46 years, homemaker and member Willa (Cook) Volner ;his son, of Grand Avenue United Jeff Volner and wife, Penny Methodist Church. An avid of West Memphis, and one swimmer, she loved to garbrother, Don (Patricia) Vol- den and was a very artistic painter. She was also very ner of Atoka, Tennessee. He will be greatly missed active in her church. Besides her parents and by lots of relatives and her husband, she was prefriends. Funeral services were at ceded in death by her sister, 3:00 P.M., Wednesday, July Elaine Atchison; a grand29, at the Westbrook Funer- son, Timothy Haase; and al Home Chapel in Hazen, son-in-law, Jim Sides. Survivors are her son, Arkansas. Interment was in the Brian Haase of Stuttgart; two daughters, Rita Sides of Hazen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memo- Stuttgart and Diane Perrials may be made to the rone and husband Jerry of Cypress Avenue Baptist Minnesota; one brother, Church Building fund in Wayne Jensen of Florida; six Marion, Arkansas or the grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. charity of your choice. A memorial service, officiated by Dr. David Bush, and her husband Todd, was held at 10 a.m. Saturthree grandsons, Josh, Jacob and John Rooks, three day, July 25, at Grand Avbrothers: Terry, Clifford enue United Methodist Dale and Larry Morris Skel- Church. Her family requests meton, eight sisters: Johnnie McElroy,Vicki Skelton, Pat morials be made to Grand Coates, Alice Taylor, Glenda Avenue United Methodist Horner, Sandra Henry, Church, 803 S. Grand Ave., Janet Stracener lland Mary Stuttgart, Ark. 72160. Harper. She was preceded Cremation arrangeby her parents, and one sisments were handled ter, Debbie Holder. In lieu of flowers, the through Turpin Funeral family has requested me- Home of Stuttgart.

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Thank You! I would like to thank my church family, neighbors and friends for their prayers, visits, calls and food sent during my surgery and stay in the hospital. Words cannot express my gratitude to you all. I love and appreciate all of you. Without a doubt, it was your prayers and encouragement with your thoughtful acts that got me through. I pray God will bless you! Faye Carlisle

Julie “Robin” Sample, of Lonoke, beloved daughter, sister, mother, “BeBe” and friend left here and entered Beulah land on Sunday, July 26, 2015. Robin was born on March 9, 1957 to J.E. and Julia (Taylor ) Sample. She was the third of six children. Robin graduated from Lonoke High School and several years later decided to go to nursing school. She worked at Wal-Mart for several years and at Golden Years Manor for a great many years, but has spent the last 14 years working for Dr. Les Anderson. She was many things to many people, but the one thing she was to everyone was a woman who stood strong in her faith. She loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and was always glad to share her personal testimony with others. Robin loved to work for the Lord and was always busy with something in the church. Robin was a member of New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church near Hazen where she served faithfully in many areas, from teaching the children, to blessing and touching all with her

music. She had the voice of an angel here and is now singing her praises to the King in person. Robin was preceded in death by her father, J.E. Sample and a sister, Debbie (Sample) Shreve. She is survived by her mother, Julia Hart of Lonoke; three brothers, Curtis Sample of Milton, Florida, John Sample of Bonney Lake, Washington, and Tracy (Mary) Sample of Shertz, Texas; one sister, Patti Hart of Jacksonville, Arkansas; three children, Jennie (Todd) Cole of Hazen, Joe (Sarah) Mills of Hazen and Sara (Seth) Justice of North Little Rock; two grandchildren, Carlee and Laycee Mills of Hazen; six step - grandchildren, Britney (Rob) Jackson of Stuttgart, Shelia Thompson of Stuttgart, Darius Cole of Hazen, Alanais and Kalib Cole of Lonoke, and Marquelle Cole of Furlow; six six step-great grandchildren, all of Stuttgart; 10 nieces and nephews and 16 great nieces and nephews and a host of other family and friends. Funeral services were at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, July 29, at Calvary Baptist Church in Hazen.

Thank You Words cannot begin to express the heartfelt gratitude that we feel at this time. We live in not only a community, but a county filled with wonderful, caring people. We are truly Blessed. We are so overwhelmed by the HS Graduation - 2001 outpouring of love and support that has been shown to us over the years, and especially over the last few weeks. We want to Thank all Fire Departments and personnel, EMT’s, law enforcement officers, pallbearers, Bro. Sam Parker, Garth Funeral Home, and everyone who sent their prayers, food, flowers, cards and phone calls. We know Jonathan is in Goin’ Western - 2007 Heaven smiling down on every one of you who made his send-off so extraordinary.

The Jonathan Grubbs Family

Jonathan: A Life to Inspire In recent conversations with the Journal, Jonathan’s parents, Derrell and Karen (Stallings) Grubbs, have graciously shared these personal and intimate details about Jonathan’s life full of physical challenges. Born Aug. 25, 1983, he was diagnosed with leukemia at age three ... the luekemia was the recurring type, changing between active and in-remission. Finally in 1998 at age 15, he underwent a bone marrow transplant, at which time doctors gave him two years maximum to live. Determined to prove that diagnosis wrong, he graduated from DeValls Bluff High School in 2001 and Foothills Vocational School, Searcy in 2002, where he earned a Diesel Mechanic Diploma. Driving himself to Little Rock daily, he worked 4 years as a mechanic for Barlow World Freightliner from 2002-2006. In 1999 Jonathan had joined the DeValls Fire Department at age 16 and gone thru extensive fire-training two years later. He served on the fire department continuously for 14 years, despite all his physical problems and was still going on fire calls until three weeks ago, when he fell at home July 5. He had been promoted to the rank of Captain earlier this year. For about ten years following his bone transplant in 1998, Jonathan was basically free of cancer until 2008, when doctors discovered a tumor on his tongue. It was subsequently removed, but the tumor returned later. With a new diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma, major surgeries followed in 2008-09 which included complete removal of his tongue, voice box and esophagus. These left Jonathan unable to eat or speak normally and barely able to open his mouth - not enough to brush his teeth. Food intake was in liquid form thru a peg tube connected to his stomach; speaking was via telephone text messaging. From 2008 to 2012 there were additional surgeries. His mother, Karen said that since 2008, “they had had basically 3 good years - those from 2012 until April 2015”. In April this year, Jonathan noticed a pain in his lower jaw. Doctors found a tumor in his jaw bone, and the decision was made at that time to remove half his jawbone, as well as his lower teeth to allow them to view into his mouth. About a week before he fell July 5, inoperable tumors were found on his cervical (neck) vertebrae. Chemotherapy treatments were started but discontinued after three because of their ineffectualness. His mother, Karen said that Jonathan “knew no fear” when it came to so many things ... whether it was fighting fires, or doing something like going out in a boat. The latter was strictly “off-limits” because his 2008 surgeries had included a tracheotomy which required breathing thru his throat - making him subject to easily drowning in water. Jonathan passed away Thursday, July 16 at the age of 31. Per his request, the county fire departments honored their comrade with “A Fireman’s Funeral” Saturday, July 18.

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family. Can send cards to, Griffith family at her address, PO Box 434, Des Arc, AR 72040. Our local, Pam Patton, is the oldest of her five daughters; her address is 8041 Patton Lane, Des Arc, AR 72040. There was a large attendance at visitation Tuesday night. Miles Patton, Pam’s husband, wasn’t able to be there. He was in the hospital dealing with kidney stones. Prayers for him and send him a card. I want to thank Ted and Jewel Ashmore for cantaloupes they dropped off to us Sunday. Thanks to James and Faye Carlisle for giving us and Clara centuples Tuesday. YUMMY! It was good to see Bill and Gloria Ballowe at HPOS Tuesday. I got a call from Faye Carlisle on Tuesday. I went to visit her and James for a little while. I was so excited to know she was home. She had doctor’s appt., so was dressed and looked beautiful after all she’s been through. She had been in LR Baptist Hospital and Rehab for at least five weeks. She got to come home later last week. The next “Ladies Drop By” will be Tuesday, August 10, 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 & FRIDAYS! Come out & enjoy! Please support Hickory Plains Post Office by purchasing stamps, mailing packages & etc.

there.. Support our OWN local Postmaster, Tammy Bruce. The Hickory Plains Post Office hours are Mon.-Fri. 12:30 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 know! Have a Good Week In The Lord! Happy Birthday August 1 to Rossie Buckner, Tommy Graham and Chad Edwards! Happy Anniversary August 2 to Nell and Bully Price! Happy 26th Anniversary August 4 to Robbie and Rick Weaver! Happy Birthday August 5 to Liz Norman and Erica Horn! Happy 1st Birthday August 6 to Jaxton Jones! Happy Anniversary August 6 to Mary Lou and Leon Miles! Happy Anniversary August 6 to Judy and JW Gore!

Happy 63rd Birthday August 8 to Bob Crider! Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in you. Psalm 25:5, NLT

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closing of Bible School Sunday evening at the Center Point Missionary Baptist Church. Our little great grand children were among the children who attended. They had a great service. We were glad to have Robin and Dr. Phlippen visit church last week. Robin is Dale Greenwalt’s daughter. Our thoughts and prayers are with Gary Weems and wife, Shirley, during this time. Gary, di-

If you must get anything special done in July you must do it this week !!! Gregory Baptist Church had a special guest Sunday: Kyle Brown ! He grew up in our church and like all young’uns he grew up ,married and moved away. They attend church in Cabot, where they live. Rebecca was away on business ,so he and Carter and Tucker came for the weekend with Donny ,Michelle and Matt Brown and the Mickey Holder’s. Joining them on Sunday were Jeff and Tracye Nick and Lee Willis of McCrory. afternoon Saturday guests of Fannie Peters were Virginia and Jodi Davis of Caldwell and Mary Ann and Phillip Barnett of Forrest City. Fannie Peters and Rosetta Lockhart ,plus Rusty Copeland of Cotton Plant were treated to Friday lunch at Pizza and Moore’s by Billy Duncan of Greenbrier. Jason Jones and Rowland and Peyton Clark joined them for visiting after eating was over.( they didn’t run us out) Karla Clark spent Friday at Stuttgart helping with a wedding shower of a friend. Her mom, Kaye

Swint joined her there. Karla reported that her Dad , Brent McNight, who is in Houston at M.D. Anderson’s is not doing well. They have been at his farm near St. Joe taking care of his hay for him. The rain finally let up and let them get done. (while we were needing rain) Sunday guests of Troy and Darlene Tims were Jared Cooper and the Brian Cooper family of Judsonia and Jason Cooper of Gregory. Emily Cooper ,Hayden and Chloe spent the weekend with Leisa Watkins and Cassidy and son, James Smith of Tulsa joined them for fun and visiting. Eddie Pinuel of No. Little Rock visited with Bob Preston last week and took him to lunch. Saturday Johnny and Dee Matlock of Cameron ,Texas invited me to come to Western Sizzlin in Searcy where the Augusta School class of 1953 met and ate. Another former Gregoryite, Don Brady was there, along with his wife, Beverly of Hot Springs. Little Miss Journe Morgan of McCrory was a happy one Sunday as she got to come to Nana and Papa’s, ( the Robert Doss’). She loves coming

to Gregory. On a sad note: Reba Cato Watts of Bryant called me to say her sister,Oleta Cato Duncan had died and was buried Monday July 27th. She grew up here and married a native boy, Ray Duncan. They soon moved to Little Rock. Her parents, Alvin and Myrtle Cato and brother, Harrell Cato predeceased her in death. Brenda Holler Taylor told me Sunday of the death of another former Gregorian. June Byars ,who lived here as a child before the family moved to California. Her parents were Jay and Susie Holler Byars. She is Brenda’s cousin as Susie and Buddy Holler were brother and sister. We are sad with these families. Many people have been telling me to stay in out of the heat( because I am old, thinking I must be daft, too) and they are wasting their breath, because I never liked being in the hot sun. I did mow Thursday and Saturday afternoon ,or rather night. I had to use the lights to finish. But I appreciate all the concerned warnings. Rosetta

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NEW BETHEL NEWS We are still experiencing extreme heat, weather wise. We had a nice serviceand a great dinner and good singing for our homecoming at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church last Sunday. We were sad to hear that Robin Sample passed away last Sunday afternoon. We will really miss her beautiful voice when we sing. Our prayers go out to the family. John and I attended the

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“This year’s recipes really do span the meal spectrum,” said Dianna Bowen, Lonoke County extension agent for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. “This is going to be a tough one for our judges.” The panel of judges will include KTHV’s Meredith Mitchell, station meteorologist and reporter who grew up in Arkansas. This year’s finalist recipes are: Chicken Taco Rice - Marsha Heien - Arkansas County Rice Coconut Pecan Squares - Violeta Hayes - Cross Rice Cheeseball - Carolyn Wynn - Lincoln Elegant Wild Rice Salad - Kim Free - Jackson Rice Casserole - Royce Downs - Lincoln Karen's Brunch Sausage Casserole - Karen Kirkpatrick - Clark Over the Border Rice - Lynne Sharp - Cleburne Pineapple Fried Rice with Ham - Lacy Smith - Lonoke Early Spanish Rice - Sharon Traylor - Union Cumin Rice- Dorthy Hahn - Arkansas In addition to being palate-pleasing, each recipe and its cook, should demonstrate safe food handling skills, advanced cooking skills and showcase rice growing in Arkansas -- which is the nation’s No. 1 rice grower. Last year’s winner was Tiffany Aaron's grilled rice and black bean burritos with creamy cilantro dipping sauce. For more information about the Rice Expo, visit http://www.uaex.edu/rice-expo/.

agnosed with lung cancer a few weeks ago, went in for a procedure and one lung collapsed. He was in the VA Hospiral overnight. Gary is the son of the late Eli Weems of the Center Point Communty. Shirley is the daughter of the late Tad Holt of Des Arc. News is a little short this week - not much going on in this hot weather

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The hymn I would like to write about today is one much loved by all Christians ”Blessed Assurance”, written by Fanny Crosby. She was born in 1880 and lived for 95 years. It is estimated she wrote 8000 gospel songs and she was blind. When under contract, she wrote three songs a week. Her hymns are still being sung more than any other gospel song writer. Many of her writings are still being uncovered today. The Doxology was written by Thomas Ken, born in 1637. He lived to be 74. The Doxology has been the most frequently sung words of any known song for 300 years. Still today, most Protestant congregations still sing this song each Sunday. Our Methodist Church uses it as a benediction. Ken was left an orphan in early childhood. He was raised by his sister and became a minister. “Come Thou Fount” written by Robert Robinson (1735-1790) is a story I read in the Readers Digest. As the story is told, the author and a young lady were riding in a stagecoach and the young lady began humming the song “Come Thou Fount” from a hymn book she was carrying with her. Mr. Robinson began to cry. The young lady apologized and Mr. Robinson said, “I wrote that song and I have wandered away from God.” As the last verse reads, he did return to God. When I read these old hymn stories, I remembered Sunday School and the little cards we used for our lesson. They had a Bible picture on one side and scripture on the other. My husband had kept one of his cards and when I moved to Texas, I gave the card to one of his sisters. I thought it should be kept in the family. Our Christian was telling me their Sunday School class studies one word a month. This month, the word is “friend”. My how times have changed.

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FARM/HOME First week of August declared “National Farmers Market Week” Tom Vilsack, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, has declared August 2-8, 2015, "National Farmers Market Week." This year marks the 16th annual celebration that honors the important role farmers’ markets play in local economies. There are more than 8,200 farmers’ markets in the United States, a 76 percent increase since 2008. The numbers continue to rise, along with their collective impact on communities across America. Arkansas is among the top 10 states with the sharpest increase in farmers’ markets, and is one of five states included in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s StrikeForce for Rural Growth and Opportunity, a program that has increased investment in rural communities through intensive outreach and stronger partnerships. The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture estimates that approximately 100 markets are operating across the state. “This summer, I’ve traveled the state and provided support to at least 10 small rural communities, all wanting assistance in forming new markets,” said Beverly Dunaway, Arkansas MarketMaker Representative at University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service in Little Rock. Evidence is also growing that farmers’ markets are becoming effective at increasing food access to underserved populations around the country. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) sales at Arkansas farmers’ markets have increased 300 percent since April 2014. Michele Rodgers, Arkansas Department of Human Services SNAP Outreach Manager, said her office had approximately 60 farmers and farmers’ markets registered to participate in SNAP. “We would like to see all Arkansas farmers’ markets have the ability to accept SNAP and other food incentive programs,” Rodgers said. She said her office was partnering with other agencies to apply for a Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI) grant to fund SNAP ‘Double Dollars’ programs for participating markets. “This program will assist in making fresh, local food even more affordable,” she said.

Some Arkansas markets have become significant contributors to institutions wanting local food, such as The Fayetteville Farmers’ Market CO-OP, established in 2014. Teresa Maurer, Fayetteville Farmers’ Market vendor coordinator, said co-op used information gleaned from volunteers at previous markets to identify what produce items remained unsold most often. Trudy Redus, President of the Arkansas Farmers’ Market Association, said the association sought to provide valuable resources and networking opportunities for market managers to support markets and farmers throughout the state in any way it could. “We believe one way for farmers markets to grow and sustain themselves is through the work of market managers,” Redus said. As part of a contest to promote farmers markets, AFMA is inviting its members to participate in National Farmers’ Market Week by submitting summaries of their planned activities prior to August 2 and pictures of actual events by August 10. An independent panel will judge entries according to their impact. The market with the winning entry will receive a $250 cash prize. Second- and third-place entries will receive $100 and $75, respectively. To learn more about the contest, contact Beverly Dunaway at bdunaway@uaex.edu or call 501-650-0981. The Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service 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 County Extension office (or other appropriate office) as soon as possible. Dial 711 for Arkansas Relay. The Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Sales Tax Holiday From Senator Jonathan Dismang

Arkansas will hold its annual sales tax holiday on Saturday, August 1, and Sunday, August 2. Clothing and footwear that cost less than $100 per item will qualify for the exemption. Keep in mind that if you buy an item that costs more than $100 you must pay the state and local sales taxes on the entire amount. Here’s an example provided by the Department of Finance and Administration: a person buys two shirts for $50 each, a pair of jeans for $75 and a pair of shoes for $125. The sales tax will only be collected on the shoes. Even though the total price of the shirts and the jeans added up to $175, no sales tax will be collected on them because each individual item cost less than $100. Accessories costing less than $50 qualify for the exemption. Examples include wallets, watches, jewelry, sun glasses, handbags, cosmetics, briefcases, hair notions, wigs and hair pieces. School supplies also qualify, including binders, book bags, calculators, tape, paper, pencils, scissors, notebooks, folders and glue.

Textbooks, reference books, maps, globes and workbooks will be exempt from sales taxes. Supplies needed for art class, such as clay and glazes, paint, brushes and drawing pads, also are exempt. Bathing suits and beach wear will be exempt as long as they cost less than $100 per item. Diapers and disposable diapers will not be taxed. Boots, including steel toed boots, slippers, sneakers and sandals will be exempt from the sales tax as well. The legislature created the sales tax holiday by approving Act 757 of 2011. The intent of the act is to help families with children in school, and is commonly known as the “Back to School” sales tax holiday. However, everyone benefits from the holiday, whether or not they have children of school age. Sporting goods are not exempt from the sales tax and neither are cleats and spikes worn by baseball, soccer and football players. Recreational items such as skates, shoulder pads, shin guards and ski boots will be taxed. Computers, software and computer equipment are not exempt and you will have to pay sales taxes if you purchase those items

CROP REPORT Brent Griffin CEA-Staff Chair Prairie County Cooperative Extension Service P.O. Boxll 388 DeValls Bluff, AR 72041 (Office) 870-998-2614 (Mobile) 870-351-54616

Week of July 20 Days of field work: 5 Top Soil Moisture: 50% short, 50% adequate Sub Soil Moisture: 75% short, 25% adequate Condition: Livestock Fair Main Activities: Scattered rainfall benefited producers in slowing demand for irrigation, where rainfall failed to occur, irrigation continued at peak demand. Rice stink bugs continue to disperse as more fields reach heading. Rice sheath blight and blast continue to increase in pressure at a slow pace. Larger acreage of corn has reached physical maturity (black layer). Sorghum continues to be scouted for sugar cane aphid and head worms. Cotton is blooming out the top. Increased insect pressure is occurring within soybean fields. Second cutting of hay is beginning. Growing Progress: Corn: 95% Dented, 15% Mature Cotton: 75% Setting Bolls Soybean: 90% Blooming, 50% Setting Pods Sorghum: 80% Color Rice: 75% Headed Crop Condition: Rice: 10% Poor, 60% Fair, 30% Good Sorghum: 25% Poor, 75% Fair Soybean: 20% Poor, 75% Fair, 5% Good Corn: 15% Poor, 65% Fair, 205 Good Cotton: 25% Poor, 75% Fair Hay/Pasture: 25% Poor, 75% Fair

on the holiday. Act 757 provides that the sales tax holiday will be the first weekend of August Alaska every year. All retail stores Master are required to participate Gardeners and may not legally collect Alaska Master Gardeners any state or local sales taxes on qualified items are volunteers for the University of Alaska Fairbanks during the tax holiday. Cooperative Extension Service located in commuNew Laws nities throughout the state. Many of the bills passed To become a Master Garduring the 2015 regular dener, you must complete session officially became 40 hours of horticultural acts on July 22. The Gener- training and in return, volal Assembly adjourned on unteer 40 hours of time. The training provides a April 22 and in general, broad horticultural backbills take effect 90 days after the final day of the ground and includes the topics of botany, soils, vegsession. However, appropria- etable production using ortions bills took effect on ganic and conventional July 1, which was the first techniques, Integrated Pest day of the new fiscal year. Management, greenhouses, houseplants, Also, numerous bills had lawns, emergency clauses. That trees/shrubs, flowers and made them go into effect invasive plants. The prerequisites for beimmediately when they were signed by the gover- coming a Master Gardener nor during the session ear- include familiarity with Alaska gardening condilier this year. tions and a commitment to Some bills have effective dates written into them. An 40 hours of volunteer time . Face-to-face Master example is a change in edGardener training is only ucation and curriculum standards. In order to give available in some locations. schools time to prepare, Alaska Master Gardener those bills often have lan- Online is offered statewide. guage saying they will be in The course is ideal for those effect in a school year sev- who live in a location where the classroom Master Gareral years in the future. dener course is not offered

“Rice College” in-service training offered at Research Center All persons interested in “rice college” training are invited to join a group on Thursday, August 6, at the Rice Research and Extension Center near Stuttgart for the 2015 “Rice College” training session. This session will be a “boots only” hands-on training in many critical areas of rice production where attendees will be expected to get out in the rice and look at plots and demonstrations up close and personal. University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture faculty will provide in-depth training and discussions on a variety of topics. Registrtion will be at 7:30 a. m. with the training tours beginning at 8 a. m. and concluding with lunch provided at the Center. There is no cost to attend, but please send an e-mail to ihardke@uaex.edu so estimates of attendance can be made for the tours and lunch. Topics to be covered: Gus Lorenz: Insect Sampling the Right Way Bob Scott: New Herbicide Technologies Trent Roberts & Rick Norman: Using Greenseeker to Make Midseason Decisions Yeshi Wamishe: Correctly identifying Rice Diseases Karen Moldenhauer & Xueven Sha: New Rice Cultivars and Rice Crossings Chris Henry: Irrigation Technology & Basics including Flow and Energy Measurement Nathan Staton: Phosphorus and Potassium Fertilization of Rice

Arkansas teams make first trip to 4-H nationals GRAND ISLAND, Neb. – The first trip by an Arkansas state team to the 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships resulted in six top 10 placements - including three first-place finishes – and some head-scratching from surprised competitors. In years past, Arkansas sent teams from Lonoke and Sebastian counties, but had not previously fielded a statewide team for this event. “It is a rare thing for a state to come into this level of competition, with seven teams in their first year of attendance, and bring home this kind of hardware,” said Rex Roberg, Arkansas 4-H Shooting Sports Coordinator. “The comment, ‘Where in the world did this Arkansas bunch come from?’ was heard many times during the week. “I am so happy for and proud of these 4-H youth and their coaches,” he said. “ I can't say enough about the character, sportsmanship, and skill level of our youth and coaches. This is the finest bunch of youth and 4-H volunteer leaders I've ever been around.” Roberg also thanked “our two National 4-H Shooting Sports Ambassadors, Graycen Perkins and Kyle Russell. They are the cream of the crop, and represented Arkansas 4-H with class. Hats off to both of them!” He said that both were heavily involved in the presentation of daily and overall awards, assisting the National 4-H Shooting Sports Committee with coordination of the week’s events, and conducting activities at the Teen Social, which was the highlight of the week’s extracurricular activities. The members of the Arkansas 4-H team were among 635 registered competitors from 32 states – a

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record number -- at that the National Championships, held June 21-26 at Heartland Public Shooting Park in Grand Island, Nebraska. The teams competed in nine disciplines: Compound archery, recurve archery, air rifle, air pistol, .22 rifle, .22 pistol, shotgun, muzzleloading and hunting skills. Arkansas’ seven teams and 28 competitors scored high in air rifle and muzzleloader. The air rifle team of Avery Hannah, Asa Cox, James Kidd, and Mikaela Phillips won first place. Phillips won first overall individual and Cox took seventh place overall. The air rifle team was coached by Joanie Hannah of the Washington County 4-H Shooting Sports Club. Arkansas also won the muzzleloader competition with the team of Tristan Eike, Regan Puryear, Felecia Secrist and Matthew Harris. Puryear earned second place and Harris sixth place overall. Coached by Doug Secrist and David Joyner, both of Benton County. For more information, contact your county extension office or visit http://www.uaex.edu/4hyouth/activities-programs/shootingsports.aspx. To see the full results of the 4-H National Shooting Sports championships, visit http://4h.unl.edu/4hshoot ingsportsnationalchampionships.

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30th Annual Arkansas Book & Paper Show August 8-9, 2015

Rare & Collectible Books Postcards, Maps, Documents & Photos Arkansas Ephemera Jacksonville Community Center 5 Municipal Drive, Jacksonville Admission $5.00 Students $2.00 Saturday 9am - 5pm | Sunday 10am - 4pm Call 501-985-1663 or email mcintrcoll@aol.com for more info. Sponsored by the Arkansas Antiquarian Booksellers Association

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Sales Tax Holiday this weekend School starts Monday, August 17 and parents and their school age children will be shopping for school supplies and clothing. The Arkansas Sales Tax Holiday is this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, August 1-2. Act 757 of 2011 provides for a sales tax holiday during the first weekend in August each year. A sales tax holiday is a temporary period when state and local sales taxes are not collected or paid on the purchase of certain products. Clothing, School Supplies, School Art Supplies and Instructional materials are defined as: Clothing-Any article of human wearing apparel suitable for general use with a sales price of less than One Hundred dollars ($100.00). School Supply-An item commonly used by a student in a course of study

such as binders, book bags, calculators, compasses, composition books, crayons, erasers, folders, glue, highlighters, index cards, lunch boxes, markers, notebooks, paper, pencils, scissors, rulers, writing tables, pens, and protractors. School Instructional Material is written material commonly used by a student in a course of study as a reference and to learn the subject being taught such as Reference Books, Reference Maps and Globes, Textbooks and Workbooks. McCain Mall officials have extended their shopDAHS Class of 1990 ping hours. They are: Aug. 1 (9 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.) and The Des Arc High School Class of 1990 met for their 25-year reunion on Sat., July 25 at the American Agriculture Bldg. Aug. 2 (11:00 a.m.-7:00 p Seated Front, l-r: Jamie Smith Pool, Julie Pendergrass Spratt, Joni York Thomas, Lynne Kelly Moore, .m.) Lori Ray DeVore, Tabatha Walters Toll, and Jamie Kirkland Jenkins Go to Back Row, l-r: Tim Stith, Tracy Sutton, Myron Robinson, Wesley Hambrick, Brian DeVore, Jerrod Harness, Phillip Bell, www.arkansas.gov/salestax Elmer Graham, Lee Merrell, David Rollins, Stewart Morton. to view a complete list of There were 47 graduates in the class (Scott Neaville, David Gentry, SueAnn Hamp and John Hood are deceased.) items included and excluded during the Sales Tax Holiday weekend.

Special guests visit Des Arc Public Library

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Mrs. Shawna from the Natural History Educational Company of the Midsouth visited the library with some of her furry & not so furry friends. Children & adults enjoyed learning about special abilities these animals have. Among the animals she brought were a Pygmy Goat, African turtle, Black Headed Python, Legless Glass Lizard, fox, hedgehog & a chinchilla.

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

Mrs. Shawna, with the Natural History Educational Company is pictured above with BlackHeaded Python around her neck. The children are amazed and a little scared of the snake

ASU-Beebe making it easy to register for Fall Semester BEEBE, Ark. – Arkansas State University-Beebe is making it easy for new, transfer and returning students to register for the Fall 2015 semester, which begins August 17 with day and night classes. Registration events at the Beebe and Searcy campuses will be held as follows: ASU-Searcy Back to School Information Expo, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., in the Main Building. ASU-Beebe Open Registration, Thursday, Aug. 13, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Business and Agriculture Building. Students can enroll to attend classes on any of the four ASU-Beebe campuses, located at Beebe, Heber Springs, Searcy, and the Little Rock Air Force Base. Classes are also being offered at Cabot High School and at the new Cabot Public Library. Admissions, advising, and financial aid personnel will be available to assist students in completing their registration. Students

should bring some form of photo ID. Questions about admissions or financial aid should contact those areas ahead of time. Academic advisors from all divisions will be on hand to help students set their schedule. If students have questions about transfer credits, financial aid, or their bill, representatives from those areas will be there as well. For more information, call 501.882.3600 or visit the ASU-Beebe website at . Arkansas State University-Beebe is an operationally separate, two-year institution of the Arkansas State University System. With campuses located in Beebe, Heber Springs, Searcy, and Little Rock Air Force Base, the university offers associate degrees, certificates, and non-credit training for business and industry. The Beebe campus also collaborates with Arkansas State, a four-year university in Jonesboro, to offer baccalaureate and graduate degrees on the Beebe campus.

This young library visitor is just a little hesitant as Mrs. Shawna lowers the Glass Lizard for him to get a better look.

School Supply Giveaway for Students in Des Arc Schools Saturday, August 8 1-5 p.m. at Family Worship Center Ninth and Main Street Des Arc Children must be present to receive supplies If you would like to donate supplies contact Lana Smith-870-919-0599 or Tammy Hughes-501-993-6348

Second Annual Faith and Football dinner August 15 The Second Annual Faith and Football dinner for men and boys will be held on Saturday, August 15 at 5:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall at the First Baptist Church in Des Arc. Special guest speaker will be Jacob Skinner, former Arkansas Razorback Punter.

High School Registration Dates 8 am-3 pm Juniors: Sophomores: Freshmen: Eighth Grade: SeventhGrade: Orientation-

Mon. Aug. 3 Tues., Aug. 4 Wed., Aug 5 Thurs. Aug. 6 Mon., Aug.10 5 pm

High School Open House

Mon., Aug. 10 6-8 pm

Pre-K Open House

Tues., Aug. 11 5-6 pm

Elementary Open House

Tues., Aug. 11 K-2nd at 6:00 pm 3rd-6th at 7:00 pm

All men and boys of all ages from Des Arc and the surrounding communities are invited to spend the evening enjoying the food, fellowship and special message. Door prizes will be given away at the conclusion of the evening.

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

Enjoy the rest of summer break! School Starts August 17, 2015

Des Arc High School Eagles Football Practice Begins Monday, August 3 7:00 a.m.

Upcoming Band Events Flag/Majorette Practices 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 31 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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Center Point Cemetery Donations July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015 Donations Nancy Gerren Mr. & Mrs. John Pettey Mr. & Mrs. Carlton Measels Young’s Farms, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Conley Taylor Lamar Raper Dorothy Folts Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Raper Mr. and Mrs. James Agee Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Shook Mr. & Mrs. Larry Anthony Mr. & Mrs. Danny Kelly Mr. & Mrs. Benny Floyd Mr. & Mrs. Earl Peeples Mr. & Mrs. Tommy Lawson Tom and John Wheatley Mr. & Mrs. Gary Weems Mr. & Mrs. Morris Pettey John and Sherry Pettey Mr. & Mrs. Frank Duke Mr. & Mrs. Roy Greenwalt Mr. & Mrs. Eddie Addison Mr. & Mrs. Shirrell Floyd Mr. & Mrs. Warren Edge Mr. & Mrs. Curtis Adams Mr. & Mrs. Bobby Brown Mr. & Mrs. Dwight Saunders Mr. & Mrs. Tommy Holmes Dana Shook Mr. & Mrs. Larry Booth

The Wheatley Family Idena Greenwalt Norma Brewer Kaye White Mary Dean Skarda Audrey Ingle Dorris Weems Kim Hudson Marie M. Weems Martha Dawson Phylis Wujs Carolyn Ferrel Sally Ward Samuel Gates Margie Vail Iva Flossie Neighors Mamie Guess Kenneth Raper Joyce Floyd Elmer Floyd’ Evelyn Bullock Evelyn Gentry Jimmye Colclasure Elvis Cullum Chester Key Mary Shainberg Betty Tyson Doug Perry John Kelly

Memorial Gifts In Memory of E.H. Cullum Family By Geraldine Woodiel In Memory of Bobby Mashburn By Bernice Mashburn In Memory of Jerry Raper By Shirley Raper In Memory of Kyler McElroy By Mr. & Mrs. Johnny Kelly By Mr. & Mrs. Josh Simmons In Memory of Bob and Alpha Cunningham and Luther and Irene Horton By Donnie & Dorothy Holmes In Memory of Donnie & Emilee Gracen Holmes By Betty Rose Holmes In Memory of Merlin Hendricks By Judy Bone & Joyce Hendricks In Memory of Bud McMullen and Loved Ones By Margaret McMullen By Mr. & Mrs. Rick Hickman In Memory of Tommy and Mary Edge and Charlie Perry By Dale and Sara Perry In Memory of Wanda Sue Hamilton By Kimberly Griffin In Memory of Loved Ones By Katherine Seilheimer In Memory of Charles and Ruby Greenwalt By Mr. and Mrs. Leon Holmes In Memory of Donald and Dorothy Jones By Chris Flynn In Memory of James and Hazel Holmes, Donnie Holmes and Newt and Alf Holmes By Mr. and Mrs. Joe Foster Mr. and Mrs. Freddie Holmes Mr. and Mrs. Gayle Holmes Betty Rose Holmes Mr. and Mrs. Joe Foster In Memory of Buster and Ollie Thompson By Russell and Betty Thompson In Memory of Robert McFadden III by Ave Measels In Memory of Leta Pearl Perry By Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wallace Peggy Schwede Mr. and Mrs. Conley Taylor Lucille Vail Mr. and Mrs. Henry Strohl Tina Bokker Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Adams Margie Vail Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Saunders Phyllis Edge Mr. and Mrs. Eric Greenwalt Tim and Tracie Vail Mrs. Geraldine Rhodes Doug and Carol Vail Mr. and Mrs. Billy Booth Terry and Carol Vail Donnie and Dorothy Holmes First Baptist-Beebe Carolyn and Earl Peeples Prairie County Sheriff Patrol Tanya and Donny Underwood Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Simmons Russell and Shelly Williams Joyce Williams In Memory of Marguerite Greenwalt By Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Simmons In Memory of Loved Ones By Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Simmons By Marion Simmons In Memory of Kenneth L. Floyd By Bob Adams Realty In Memory of James A. and Nettie Dozier and Kenneth and Enos Floyd By Floyd Brothers Joyce, Benny and Jerry In Memory of Larry Allred By Lavada, Sam and Rebecca Ingle & Family By Marvin and Theresa Kreimeier & Family In Memory of Tressie Cushinery By Mr. and Mrs. John Meadows Mr. and Mrs. Billy Booth Donnie and Dorothy Holmes Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Simmons In Memory of Guy and Ruth Ewing, Harold Ewing and Troy and Lela Ewing By Travis Ewing In Memory of Ruth Raper By Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Adams By Mr. and Mrs. Billy Booth In Memory of Tommy and Mary Edge and Loved Ones By Mark and Sara Edge In Memory of Bessie Swaim By Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wallace Phyllis Edge Mr. and Mrs. Billy Booth Chambers Nursing and Rehab Center Donnie and Dorothy Holmes Mr. and Mrs. Nagel Champlin In Memory of Dorothy Gates By Mr. and Mrs. Billy Booth By Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wallace By Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Adams In Memory of Jean West Laster By Linnie West In Memory of Rogers’ Family Members By Roger and Becky Taylor In Memory of Buddy, John and Taygen Putt By Maxine Putt Reported by Gail Wallace Anyone wishing to make a contribution to the Center Point Cemetery may send it to: Center Point Cemetery 2826 Highway 249 N Hazen, Arkansas 72064

4-H Members pictured left to right in the group pic: Isaiah Williams, David Norman, US Congressman Rick Crawford, Mallory Perkins-4-Her from Lonoke County and Aleigha Smith.

4-H group in Washington for civic leadership study Shea Wilson Prairie County Extension Agent – FCS/4-H Prairie County 4-H members Aleigha Smith, David Norman, and Isaiah Williams were selected to attend Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) July 4-11 as part of the Arkansas 4-H Delegation. All three members received a full-paid trip funded by Citizenship program funds. CWF is an intensive 4-H civic engagement program for high-school youth held at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center in Chevy Chase, MD. The CWF program helps participants concentrate on what it means to be a good citizen and how to be a strong civic leader for their community, country and world. Washington, DC becomes a living classroom, where 4-H members learn about the history of the nation, the leaders who have shaped it and their role in civic affairs both nationally and locally. Youth learn essential civic leadership skills and leave with the tools that will allow them to bring about real change in their communities. According to Aleigha Smith, “Citizenship Washington Focus was certainly the most rewarding trip I have ever been on. During the trip, I had the opportunity to learn so many things: the history of the nation’s capital, how the legislative process works, and how strong the 4-H community is when we join together. This trip will always mean a lot to me because of the memories and bonds I formed there.” Educational workshops included exploring the Citizenship Toolbox, focusing on Congressional Issues, learning about Bill Writing and Strategy and then putting all of these into action. For more than 50 years, National 4-H Youth Conference Center has invited 4-H members from across the country to travel to Washington, DC and participate in civic workshops, committees, and field trips before returning home to make positive changes in their own communities. “I think CWF was a good opportunity to get out of your comfort zone. It gave me a chance to learn what other people think about issues going on and to see how I can use those ideas along with my own ideas. It’s a really fun trip where I met a lot of new people and made new friends,” said Isaiah Williams. CWF not only strengthens young people's understand-

ing of the government's civic process, but it also boosts their leadership skills, communication skills and overall confidence. During CWF, youth get a behind-the-scenes look at the nation's capital while meeting with members of Congress to learn more about how their government works. At the end of the program, youth draft step-by-step action plans to address important issues in their communities, implementing 4-H's national theme of Joining the Revolution of Responsibility. "CWF is a great opportunity for young people to come together, talk about the problems they see in their communities, and identify solutions to make their communities stronger," said Donald T. Floyd, Jr., National 4-H Council President and CEO. "The experiences these young people gain during CWF gives them the proper tools and confidence to become successful, articulate leaders in the future." Tours included the signature "Nightview" event featuring the most famous DC monuments and memorials, a day on Capitol Hill where delegates saw the U.S. Capitol, met with elected officials from their state, and toured the Library of Congress and Supreme Court. Youth delegates also toured Arlington National Cemetery, Mount Vernon, and the Washington National Cathedral. During delegation day, a day unique to each state delegation they visited the Smithsonian Institute Museums, cultural events, and other notable sites in and around the District. Youth attending Citizenship Washington Focus are participating in the largest national citizenship education program in the country. 4-H is the youth development program of the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service and is open to all youth between the ages of 5 and 19 years of age without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. For more information about the Prairie County 4-H Youth Development Program, contact the Prairie County Extension Service at 870-998-2614 or 870-256-4204 or “like” us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/prairicoarkansas4h.

Shayleigh Smith

Aleigha Smith

4H members earn awards at District Horse Show by Shea Wilson Prairie County Extension Family and Consumer Sciences/4H Prairie County 4-H Equine Science project members competed in the 2015 Delta District 4-H Horse Show on June 16 at the White County Fairgrounds in Searcy. Aleigha Smith and Shayleigh Smith competed in various individual and

team events and their placings are as follows: Aleigha Smith Senior Horse Judging – 2nd place Senior Hippology – 3rd place Senior Poles - 4th place Junior/Senior Flags – 3rd place Junior/Senior Keyhole 3rd place Shayleigh Smith

Junior Hippology - 6th place For more information on the 4-H Horse Show Program, or the general Prairie County 4-H Program, contact the Prairie County Extension Service at 870-998-2614 or 870256-4204, email smwilson@uaex.edu, or “like” us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/prairicoarkansas4h.

4-H is the youth development program of the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service and is open to all youth between the ages of 5 and 19 years of age without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

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District Court Hearings The following cases were heard before District Judge Robert Abney in District Court Hearings held on Monday, July 27: City Cases Marshelle L. Crisco, Cabot, charged with No Liability Insurance, Failure to Appear on a Written Summons x2. Guilty. Sentenced to Fine and Cost of $600.00 and 20 days Prairie County Jail with credit for six days served. Second to Appear Failure charge merged. Jelecia M. Jackson, Des Arc, charged with Failure to Appear on a Wr i t t e n Su m m o n s. Defendant Incarcerated. Kayla Marie States, Des Arc, charged with Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver License-Class A Misdemeanor, Public Intoxication/Drinking in Public, Violation of Restraining Order, and Failure to Submit to Arrest. Failed to Appear. Issue Letter. Orlando D. Burton, Biscoe, charged with Failure to Pay. Case Review. James Kevin Henard, Des Arc, charged with Contempt of Court. Bond Revoked. Tracy Leighann Robinson, Des Arc, charged with Failure to Pay. Failed to Pay. Issue Warrant. Madison Gschend, Holly Grove, charged with Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver License-Class Misdemeanor. A Failed to Appear.

Issue Warrant. Thomas, Wilbert charged Marianna, with Contempt of Court (Probation Violation) Continued to August 3, 2015. Ja m i e s o n R o b i n son, Des Arc, charged with Disorderly Conduct-Class C Misdemeanor, Violation of Restraining Order and Failure to Submit to Arrest. Guilty on Disorderly Conduct and Failure to Submit to Arrest charges. Sentenced to Fine and Cost of $500.00 and Five Days Prairie County Jail. Violation of Restraining Order plead Not Guilty. Hearing Set for September 10, 2015. Royce Wade Bell charged with Failure to Pay. Continued to August 3, 2015. Newton W. Buckner, Des Arc, charged with Violation of Arkansas Hot Check Law. Bond Forfeited. Curtis L. Mansfield, Des Arc, charged with Refusal to Vacate. Transfer Case to Hazen. STATE CASES Bobby W. Brooks, Ward, charged with False ImprisonmentSecond Degree, Third Degree Assault on Family or Household Member and Interference with Emergency Communication. Defendant provided proof of Anger Management class. Charges dismissed. Lisa A. Anderson, Griffithville, charged with Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver License-Class

A Misdemeanor. to Appear. Failed Issue Letter. Johnny R. Thrasher, Haleyville, Alabama, charged with Violation of Permit. Failed to Appear. Issue Letter. Kenneth D. Fitzhugh, Brinkley, charged with Exceeding Posted Speed 64 MPH/55 Zone. Bond Forfeited. Gary G. Wallis, Lutz, Florida, charged with No Seat Belt. Bond Forfeited. Jimmy Holland Jr., Des Arc, charged with No Seat Belt. Bond Forfeited. Dusty R. Thornton, Hot Springs, charged with No Personal Floatation Device. Bond Forfeited. April Dawn Zuber, Ward, charged with Fictitious Tags, Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver License-Class A Misdemeanor, Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Expired Vehicle License and No Liability Insurance. Expired Vehicle License merged. Guilty on all other charges. Sentenced to Fine and Cost of $1435.00 and 25 days Prairie County Jail and 10 days Community Service. Wendi R. Stock, Hazen, charged with Exceeding Posted Speed. Bond Forfeited. Terry Lee Russell, Des Arc, charged with No Seat Belt. Bond Forfeited.

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 28, 2015: Thresher, Jason, 43, ADC 309. Intake date March 6, 2013. Spencer, Demetrius Lamont, 40, ADC 309. Intake date June 12, 2013 McCraney, Vernist Pete55, ADC 309. Intake date June 8, 2015. Lovett, Dominique R., 24, charged Possession of Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver, Simultaneous Possession of Drugs and Firearms and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Intake date December 12, 2014. Modlin, Jonathan, 18, charged with Probation Revocation, Fleeing-Misdemeanor, Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest, Criminal Mischief-First Degree, Terrorisstic Threatening, Pobation Violation and

Disorderly Conduct. Commitment. Intake date May 27, 2015. Brazzell, Jerry Wayne, 51, Commitment. Intake date June 20, 2015. Anderson, Demonte, 21, charged with Delivery/Manufacture of Cocaine. Intake date June 23, 2015. Smith, Bruce Andrew, 45, charged with Possession of Other Drug. Intake date July 2, 2015. Linam, Jeffrey, 20, Commitment. Intake date July 6, 2015. Metcalf, Nicoe Jerel, 27, charged with Delivery/Manufacture of Cocaine. Intake date June 23, 2015. McMillen, Jeremiah, 35, charged with Warrant Service Fee. Intake date July 9, 2015. Darby, Franklin Wayne , 40, charged with BatteryThird Degree and Parole Violation. Intake date June 29, 2015. Crutchfield, Merron Lee,

51, Commitment. Intake date July 15, 2015. Holmes, Trevis Terell, 24, charged with Failure to Pay Fine and Cost. Intake date July 18, 2015. Wiggins, Justin Dallas, 28, charged with Probation Revocation. Intake date July 15, 2015. Kilgore, James Oriley, 26, charged with Theft of Property. Intake date July 16, 2015. Smith, Jamye Lynn, 22, Hold for ADC. Intake date July 21, 2015. Scott, Harold Christopher, 50, Hold for PC Hearing. Intake date July 27, 2015. Cohen, Robert Lewis, 33, charged with Failure to Pay Fine and Cost, Non-Support, Terroristic Threatening-Misdemeanor and Disorderly Conduct. Intake date July 26, 2015. Smith, Latasha, 32, Hold for Another Department. Intake date July 22, 2015.

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Prairie County Courthouse News The following information was obtained from the records in the County Clerk’s office at the Prairie County Courthouse in Des Arc on Tuesday, July 28, 2015:

Land Transfers Quitclaim Deed Floyd W. Hoke, Grantor, hand paid by Mattie Lovion Nenninger and Floyd W. Hoke II, Grantees, the described lands situated in the Northern

District of Prairie County: The SE 1/4 of SW 1/4 of Section Eight, T3N, R5W containing 40 acres, more or less.

Quitclaim Deed Kelly Sanner, Grantor, hand paid by Lynn Sanner, Grantee, the following lands lying in Prairie County: East 66’ Lots One, Two and Three and East 66’ of the North 33’ Lot Four, Block Four, Moore and Hayes Addition to the City of Des Arc

AND West 124’ of Lots One, Two and Three, Block Four, Moore and Hayes Addition to the City of Des Arc AND West 124’ of the North 33’ of Lot Four, Block Four, Moore and Hayes Addition to the City of Des Arc AND South 17’ of Lot Four and the E 1/2 of Lots Five and Six, Block Four, Moore and Hayes Addition to the City of Des Arc.

Arkansas History Commission to feature archives from World War I in August The Arkansas History Commission and State Archives and the North Little Rock History Commission will be hosting a symposium on Saturday, August 29, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Patrick Henry Hays Senior Center, 401 West Pershing Boulevard, North Little Rock. The theme of the symposium, "The Great War: Service on All Fronts," will feature presenters Bryan McGraw, Access Coordinator at the National Archives, St. Louis & Midwest region, Sandra Taylor Smith, Director of the North Little Rock History Commission, Cary Bradburn, NLR History Commission Historian, author Elizabeth Hill, and Arkansas History Commission Archival Assistant Amanda L. Paige. Topics will include, The

Personnel Records at the National Archives in St. Louis, Fort Roots and Camp Pike in World War I, Arkansas's Women and the Great War, and World War I Records at the Arkansas History Commission. The event will also feature a scanning booth. Participants are invited to bring in material pertaining to Arkansas during World War I for digitization. An AHC archivist will scan and save to CDs copies of scanned material for the participants, who will be asked to share the digital copies with the Arkansas History Commission and North Little Rock History Commission for research, exhibits and publication. The symposium is free and lunch will be provided. Teachers can earn up to four professional develop-

ment hours through attendance. Registration is limited. The deadline for registration will be Monday, August 24, so be sure to register soon. Check-in for registration will begin at 9:15 a.m. The Arkansas History Commission and State Archives, located in Little Rock, is the official state archives of Arkansas and maintains the largest collection of historical materials on Arkansas in the world. The North Little Rock History Commission's mission is to collect, keep, and care for materials pertaining to the history of North Little Rock. For more information about the symposium or to register, please call 501682-6900 or email history.commission@arkan sas.gov.

Historic Climate Action Coming . . . Monday night, July 27, The New York Times reported that the Obama administration is expected to unveil its long-awaited Clean Power Plan to set the first national climate pollution limits on America's power plants. The final plan could come as soon as next Monday. “We're going to be busy reviewing the details, but one thing is clear: We are on the verge of history,” said President Obama. “This plan will end the era of unlimited climate pollution from America's largest source of carbon emissions. A strong plan will accelerate clean energy innovation and improve energy efficiency. And most importantly, it can send an unambiguous signal to the energy industry, investors, and the international community that America is committed to climate action. “We will have much more to say about this next week. And will need your continued support as the final pieces of the plan get put together, to ensure we get the strongest possible plan. We will also need your support to help defeat the inevitable political and legal attacks (the Times reports: "Several coal-producing states and business groups like the United

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Investigation into former Searcy police chief nears end SEARCY — Prosecutors say an investigation into the ex-police chief in Searcy is nearing an end. Assistant U.S. Attorney Chris Givens said the investigation of Jeremy Clark by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives could be turned over in a couple of weeks to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Arkansas. A federal agent has said that an arson investigation into Clark has led to eviover possible dence firearms violations, abuse of power and controlledsubstance infractions. He said all of the evidence will be submitted to the U.S. attorney's office. The Daily Citizen reported that Clark resigned as police chief in March after ATF agents served search warrants at his home and for his city vehicle. His attorney says Clark isn't guilty of the alleged violations.

Fire Department personnel in front of Diane Rogers Taylor’s mobile home destroyed by fire Saturday, July 25 (see Pg 1)

Chris Engholm’s White River Memoirs exhibit opens in Bentonville on August 1 The White River and its tributaries represent the most ecological intact watershed in the continental United States. Over a million people inhabit it living in 234 communities in 60 counties. For the past two years, Chris Engholm, author, photographer and curator, has traveled its length in a cedar-strip canoe, listening to people connected to it and collecting artwork of 25 fine artists who maintain a special relationship with the White River. Many local people were fortunate to share Chris’ interest in White River as he was a frequent visitor here during his two years of prepration for the White River Memoirs exhibit that has been on exhibit at the Delta Culture Center in Little Rock since April. Before the exhibit closed Saturday, July 25, in Little Rock and packed up for its next exhibition in Bentonville at Cave Springs starting Saturday, August 1, a number of local people were viewers. One viewer said, “It’s a step back in

time and the time is being lost to future generations.” Chris extends an invitation to the White River Memoirs reception in Cave Springs on Saturday, August 1. He said, “A number of the artists will be on hand, so please come by the Illinois Watershed Nature Center, see the show, walk the lake, and have a glass of wine with us.” White River Memoirs is the personal project of Chris Engholm. In 2012, he built a cedar strip canoe and began a journey down the 720-mile long river. Finding no published oral history , he partnered with The Shiloh Museum of Ozark History and won a grant from the Arkansas Humanities. Council to publish White River Memoirs. The Spoken History of a Liquid Legend. While collecting interviews for the book, Engholm met ecologists, commercial fishers, and river rats from bygone days, as well as artists who had interpreted the river in paintings and photographs. In 2013, Engholm mounted

thing to see in 2015, in Arkansas by AY Magazine. That exhibit will come to Little Rock in 2016. The White River Memoirs exhibit travels to Bentonville to open at Cave Springs on August 1. The exhibit is dedicated to Engholm’s friend and co-author, Gayne Preller Schemidt of Augusta.

Chris Engholm the first version of this traveling exhibition at the Art Center of the Ozarks in Springdale, Arkansas. It then traveled to Bentonville, Foresyth, Branson and DeValls Bluff. When he paddled into Augusta, Arkansas, Engholm met the descendants of the photographers Hugo and Gayne Preller, who had a studio there from 1910 until 1952. Giving White River Memoirs a rest, Engholm won another grant to mount Hugo and Gayne Preller’s House of Light, named the “number” one

New laws passed by Arkansas Legislature By State Representative David Hillman “Many of the laws we passed during the Regular Session went into effect this week. Among those are several pieces of legislation designed to reduce the amount of prescription drug abuse in our state,” advised State Representative David Hillman. Overdose fatalities are now the leading cause of accidental deaths in America. According to the Center for Disease Control about 44 deaths per day involve prescription painkillers. Act 1114 is known as the Joshua Ashley-Pauley Act provides immunity for anyone in possession of a controlled substance if that individual is seeking his or her own medical assistance or seeking medical assistance for an individual experiencing a drug overdose. This act was named after a 20 year old Conway man who died of an overdose. Those with him at the time said they were afraid to call for help for fear of

prosecution. Also passed was legislation providing immunity from civil liability and professional sanctions to any health care professional who administers Naloxone to an individual experiencing an opiate overdose. Naloxone is a prescription drug that can counter the effects of an opiate overdose. The same immunity is provided for any person acting in good faith who believes that another person is experiencing an overdose as long as that individual obtained the drug through a prescription from a health care professional. “This year the General Assembly strengthened the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program. Act 1208 allows the Department of Health to develop a database program that would alert a physician if his or her patient is being prescribed pain medication by more than three physicians within a 30 day period. It

directs hospitals to adopt guidelines concerning prescribing in the emergency rooms. This legislation also includes an education component, directing prescribers to obtain at least 2 hours of prescribing education within the first two years of being granted a license,” said Hillman. “You also have an opportunity to limit abuse. Since many times abusers steal prescriptions from individual medicine cabinets, the Arkansas Drug Directors office along with law enforcement from across the state team up twice a year to create secure drop-off locations for individuals who need to dispose of no longer needed medication. The next Arkansas Take Back event has been scheduled for Saturday, September 26 from 10am to 2pm. To find the drop-off location nearest you, visit www.artakeback.org .”

DeValls Bluff library on temporary one day a week schedule At a meeting of the Lonoke-Prairie Counties Regional Board on July 21, in Lonoke, it was decided that with the recent election approving a one cent tax increase, in time, the DeValls Bluff Public Library would re-open. The DeValls Bluff library will be open one day a week, according to April Highfill, who is getting the library ready for opening

today, Thursday, July 30. The Des Arc Library will eventually resume its fiveday a week schedule. The Prairie County Library Board director, Deborah Moore, will meet with the Prairie County Quorum Court to discuss the future of county libraries and the impact recent passage of the one-cent library tax will have on the library system in the county.

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