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ACTIVITIES CALENDAR THURS & FRI JUNE 18,19 DABA Summer Ball Games Continue

SAT., JUNE 20, 2:30 PM Roy Thurmond Honoring First Assembly of God (6 pm last week incorrect)

SUNDAY, JUNE 21, ALL DAY Father’s Day Everywhere!

Remember Dad! SUN., JUNE 21, 7 AM Fellowship Breakfast First Assembly of God MON-FRI, JUNE 22-26,6-8 PM Vacation Bible School Morris Chapel Baptist MON., JUNE 22, 7 PM Des Arc School Board Supt’s Office SAT., JUNE 27, 2 PM-DARK “The Bottoms: DeValls Bluff, AR Grand Opening/Festival

SAT., JULY 4 Being on Saturday Expect changes in closing notices

MON,, JULY 6, 7 P.M. Des Arc Zoning Committee Meets-Council Chambers Des Arc City Hall

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Waymon Ball, 54, Carlisle Michael Booker, 63, Clarendon Elgin Bush, 83, Lake Village Sandra Kellar, 73, Des Arc Michael Lisko, 48, Humphrey Wanda Newton, 86, Des Arc John Rollins, 78, Searcy Virgie Smith, 86, Des Arc Daniel Sorum, 64, Carlisle Stan Speight, 62, Wickes Linda Spencer, 66, Clarendon Eunice Wilson, 87, Dumas

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City’s old sirens to be rebuilt, relocated Burnett spoke to council members advising that the jail’s water and sewer budget had gone over by $8,500 and requested financial assistance from the city. Judge Skarda also advised that the city had already helped with half of the gas on the jail project that was around $1,500.

Council members approved providing the county with $6,000 to help cover the out of budget costs.

Alderwoman Janice Huffstickler reported that Jerry Greenwood, maintenance supervisor, advised her they were working on leaks and they had to replace a big line and fireplug around the Carlisle area. Mayor Garth said that a big leak was also discovered in the Cross Roads area after a customer com-

Mayor Jim Garth told city council members Tuesday night, “The new sirens are up but not as loud as expected.” The council approved an expenditure of $12,600 to have the old sirens rebuilt and re-installed at different locations. Mayor Garth recommended placing the sirens placed at Dondie’s, the elementary school, and the pump station by Ray Harvey’s house, Hwy 11 north. He said, “I think that those locations would help cover the whole town.” He also shared that back in 2007 the city received $14,500 in state turn-back money that was placed in a saving account.

Council members approved the work being done on the old sirens.

County Judge Mike Skarda and Sheriff Gary

plaining of low water pressure.

Police: Chief RickParson advised that things had picked up a bit in that department this month. His report included 7 traffic tickets issued and 21 criminal charges were filed, which included 13 misdemeanors and 8 felonies.

Eleven individuals were committed to community service. He also updated the council on the property clean ups and said that all but two had complied and he expects to issue citations Monday. Mayor Garth advised that some of the old condemned pro-

plerties have been taken some of the others will be coming down shortly.

In other reports, Alderman Steve Bryan advised that gas price is remaining stead and gas is now being stored for the winter.

Rodney Adams was reappointed to another term on the Des Arc Zoning Board of Adjustment.

Street Commissioner Welton Robinson said people were pinting out potholes in the streets tohim.

Mayor Garth said, “The weather has delayed the chip sealing. We will get to it weather permits.”

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that that ambulance supervisor Christy Bell advised that mold has become a big problem in the ambulance bay area. “We are getting a carpenter in there to fix the gutter to stop rain from coming in that’s causing the mold,” Garth said.

He also advised leaving the air conditioner on.

Officer Dewayne Mayher provided a report that included only one dog picked up.

Mayor Garth advised that the person mowing had been fired for violating his contract by not keeping the park area mowed.

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Judge Skarda and Librarian report to Quorum Court The Prairie County Quorum Court met at the Courthouse Annex on Tuesday, June 9, with a short agenda.

Judge Mike Skarda advised court members that work is continuing on roads. Bids were taken on an old backhoe and only four bids were received.

The highest bidder was Caterpillar at $8,500. An account was opened to use this money toward the new backhoe leaving only 18 months of payments on it.

Skarda also stated that the air conditioning was connected at the new jail and that once the moisture is down, painting will begin. He said, “It may be Thanksgiving before we have a new jail.”

Debra Moore with the Lonoke-Prairie County Library System spoke to the Court advising that she has a person at ASU Jonesboro applying for a grant that helps libraries in small cities. The grant will be effective in 2016. She read the audit report findings for the library and Court members voted unanimously to accept her report.

Circuit Clerk Vanessa Peters advised that Apprentice was installing new computer equipment in her office. The old equipment will be donated to the Prairie County library.

All Justices were in attendance exceptEddie Ciganek of Hazen.

Dondie’s current parking Trees to be removed

Treadwell property and structure/trees removed

Google Maps satellite view of Dondie’s and Treadwell properties

Trees to be removed

Additional Parking planned for Dondie’s White River Princess Photo shows Dondie’s, left, and Leon Treadwell’s (Honest Leon) former property at SE corner of Marion & Curran Sts, right. In April this year, Mike Skarda, Dondie’s owner, purchased Treadwell’s property consisting of 3 lots to use as employee and extended customer parking.

Pat Briggs, operating backhoe, and helper Todd Angelo, began Monday demolishing the structures and removing trees on east side of the property. Skarda ad-

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vised that the additional property will be graveled, with trees and growth on the south side of the paved area (center of photo, north side of Curran) to be removed, allowing customers an unobstructed view. Skarda also said Treadwell had been given a lifetime space for his mobile home, which will remain on the property.

Because above photo is actually two stitched (combined) photos looking northeast and southeast, Marion St. in foreground appears to angle at the intersection with Curran, which it doesn’t.

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A not infrequent correspondent she is, a quite delightful lady who hails from Crossett. She attached two articles for my attention, along with her customary and, I am certain, heartfelt wishes for a good day. And added one of those little smiley faces to the bottom of her email for good measure. As it happened I already had seen the two items she passed along, one of which had set me to thinking of her days ago.

The first clipping involved the declaration by the Rev. Franklin Graham, steward of the ministry founded by his father, that he had moved the accounts of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association to a new bank. Mr. Graham’s decision was prompted by Wells Fargo’s corporate alignment with the gay rights movement, to include its announced support of same-sex marriage. We can vote with our money, the clergyman asserted, urging others of like mind to follow his example.

The second piece was from the statewide daily and its coverage of the Southern Baptist Convention and its president, the Rev. Ronnie Floyd, pastor of a northwest Arkansas mega-church (one of them, anyway), which claims 15,000 parishioners. Speaking to the denomination’s annual gathering, in Ohio this year, Mr. Floyd proclaimed that he would never consent to perform a same-sex wedding.

My Crossett correspondent informed me that she was heartily supportive of both men, but I knew that already. And it was the Rev. Graham’s shifting of bank accounts, days earlier, that had brought her to mind. You may recall that, several years ago, the late Venezuelan dictator Hugo Chavez, an avowed Marxist if one of the few remaining, nationalized the assets of U.S. oil companies. Already Venezuela had a controlling interest in one of them. She would not do business with such a man, she told me, and, regardless of the fact that her government did business with all manner of eastern European and Asian Communist governments, she had canceled her gasoline credit card with Chavez’s company and would henceforth purchase her petroleum from another firm.

As I mentioned, my Crossett friend (I consider her one) always coats her ardent conservatism with sweetness. So I could not bring myself (until now) to point out that oil is a global commodity purchased in a global marketplace on a global exchange; that she would almost certainly be burning Chavez’s (refined) crude and fattening Chavez’s wallet no matter where she filled her tank.

So, the decision by Mr. Graham to switch banks: sure enough, within hours, perhaps minutes, of his announcement, it was confirmed that his new bank was in fact a sponsor of a nearby gay pride event. If Mr. Graham may have been disheartened but he needn’t have been surprised (if indeed he was). Essentially every major financial institution in the U.S. had made the same commitment as the pastor’s previous bank. Such corporate endorsements hardly end there.

Do the Rev. Graham’s offices use Microsoft? Does he fly on commercial airlines? Does he purchase books from Barnes and Noble, or other them, and other merchandise, through Amazon? If he takes prescription medications, and if he buys them from a major chain drugstore; if his wife uses practically any brand of cosmetics, and if he uses the best known brands of toiletries, and if their home and his study is maintained with the most popular labels in cleaning supplies, well, his dollars, and those of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, are supporting corporations that not only have long supported equal rights for same-sex couples but have now petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court in support of marriage equality.

Note, also, Mr. Graham’s fellow clergyman, Mr. Floyd of Springdale: the latter scheduled a panel discussion, at the Ohio meeting, on the church and gay marriage.

Such unions are inevitable, Mr. Floyd was quoted as saying, no matter how the Supreme Court rules. If he is confident of his command of Scripture, he can read public opinion polls.

Too, boycotts can cut both ways. For example, the outrage voiced by State Sen. Jason Rapert, a financial executive, at the non-discrimination advocacy of Mayor Tab Townsell of Conway, where the city council approved a human rights code friendly to sexual minorities. Townsell responded by pulling a reverse-Graham: he withdrew his personal funds from Rapert’s firm and placed them with a broker more closely aligned with his beliefs.

As for Mr. Floyd’s resolve to never officiate at a samesex wedding, he needn’t worry. It’s difficult to envision such a couple requesting that he marry them, and impossible to conceive of any government demanding that he do so. That church-state separation principle, no?

As for my Crossett friend -- relax, dear, the world isn’t ending, though if it does I’m confident you’re well prepared.

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Government by “bagmen” . . .

By Donald Kaul When Dennis Hastert was indicted for trying to cover up some $3.5 million in hush money payments to a man he’d allegedly sexually abused decades ago, Washington was shocked. I wasn’t.

I was shocked that Hastert, who’d spent the better part of his life in public service after working as a high school teacher and wrestling coach, could afford to contemplate a $3.5 million payout.

Then I learned that the former Republican House speaker had turned into a lobbyist once he left Congress, and it all became clear. For a big-time lobbyist with low friends in high places, $3.5 million is no big deal. Multi-billion-dollar companies rush to stuff the pockets of former legislators with cash.

And lawmakers who are in Congress welcome their lobbyist former colleagues. That’s not merely because they get campaign funds, but also because they hope that they too will get cushy lobbying jobs when they leave office.

It’s called democracy, folks. Ain’t it wonderful?

Actually, not so much. I can hardly believe that our Founding Fathers wanted their experiment in self-governance to spawn a highest-bidder-take-all bazaar.

This hiring of former members of Congress as bagmen isn’t an exclusively Republican phenomenon. It’s the name of the game.

Tip of the Hastert, an OtherWords cartoon by Khalil Bendib When Tom Daschle, a liberal Senate majority leader, was defeated in 2004, he immediately set up shop in a high-powered lobbying firm for a reported $2 million salary. Former Republican Majority Leader Bob Dole led the South Dakota Democrat to the firm.

Then there are the Clintons, whom Hillary famously said were “dead broke” when Bill left office. So Bill hit the lecture circuit to put food on the table — sometimes at $500,000 a speech.

Now that she’s running for president again, Hillary Clinton has decided she’ll need $2 billion to convince voters of her worth. And people are lining up to give it to her. Republicans, meanwhile, are courting billionaire patrons.

Jeb Bush, former first brother, did not officially announce his candidacy until this week. This trick allowed him to collect mon-

ey from donors without revealing who they are and without any limits on how much they can give.

I realize our government has never been as clean as we’d like to think. In the 19th century, two of our greatest and most powerful senators, Henry Clay and Donald Kaul Daniel Webster, were openly on the payrolls of railroads while in office.

Railroads did quite well during their tenure, unsurprisingly.

The good government movement of 100 years ago was a reaction to the raging corruption of the patronage system that characterized our cities at the time. “Bosses” who ran “machines” for fun and profit handed out contracts, jobs, and public office appointments.

It was a rotten system and we’re well rid of it. But I’m not sure that this political auction we’ve got now is much better. Our system is awash in money, all of it aimed at buying power and influence. At least with political patronage people got jobs — and to keep them, they had to get voters to the polls.

Our current system discourages voting. That’s the real point of the negative campaigning that’s come to dominate our elections. It isn’t designed to convince you to vote for anyone but to make you so disgusted with your options that you stay home. Even in presidential elections, nearly half of American voters do.

Republicans are particularly good at this, by the way. They have to be. After you’ve spent two or more years alienating blacks, Latinos, immigrants, gays, teachers, union members, old people, and women, the only shot you’ve got is to discourage them from voting.

That’s why you need all that money.

Destroying reputations doesn’t come cheap.

In my next life I’m going to be a lobbyist. I’ve spent my life attacking the reputations of the rich and famous for reasons I felt were just and proper, and I have precious little to show for it. If I’d been doing this for the benefit of corporate clients rather than newspaper readers I could move to Easy Street, where I belong.

OtherWords columnist Donald Kaul lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan. OtherWords.org.

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Odd Bedfellows for Liberty . . .

By Jim Hightower Let’s now praise a threesome of odd bedfellows: a Democratic exsenator, an exiled American citizen, and a current Republican senator.

I don’t think they’ve ever met, yet their separate efforts over 14 years have now guided our ship of state away from some perilous authoritarian straits.

First came Russ Feingold of Wisconsin, a former Democratic senator who refused in October 2001 to sacrifice our fundamental liberties to the fears and rank political opportunism that fol-

lowed the horrific 9/11 terrorist attacks.

The Bush-Cheney regime was using 9/11 as an excuse to hustle their liberty-busting “USA PATRIOT Act” into law. But Feingold dared to object, pointing out that it would impose a 1984-ish secret security state over our freedoms. He was the lone senator to vote against it.

Just as he warned, the act proved to be deeply unpatriotic. But Congress, the media, and We the People were kept in the dark about it — until 2013, when a young security analyst named Edward Snowden blew the whistle.

He revealed that cyber-

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snoops were collecting and storing all of our phone records.

The spy establishment retaliated by forcing Snowden into Russian exile. Yet their dirty deeds were now exposed, roiling the public and increasing congressional opposition to this wholesale invasion of our privacy.

Enter Rand Paul, a Republican senator and longtime libertarian opponent of PATRIOT Act madness. That law had to be renewed by June 1, and the establishment assumed no lawmaker would dare block it.

Paul did. He used 11th hour procedural moves to

force a rewrite that ended some of its worst intrusions, including the government’s bulk collection of our phone calls.

Liberty depends on people like Feingold, Snowden, and Paul daring to put themselves on the line to steer America away from authoritarianism.

That’s what patriots do.

OtherWords columnist Jim Hightower is a radio commentator, writer, and public speaker. He’s also editor of the populist newsletter, The Hightower Lowdown.

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Day will be held at the Oak Prairie School Building on June 27. This Rally Day last year was attended by 200 4-H club members. Lunch will be served picnic fashion at 12:00. Ice Cold Lemonade will be furnished free.

Use of Bibles in New York City’s public schools was approved by the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court today in ruling against an appeal made by the Free Thinkers of America, through Joseph Lewis, president.

Des Arc Mercantile Co. of Des Arc has a Special Treat for the Ladies. Regular $3.00 Facial Treatment given without charge to prove unusual results of New System of Beauty Culture. At considerable expense, they have obtained the services of Mrs. Annie McNiel, beauty expert and special represenative of Dorothy Perkins, who will be at the store June 29 thru July 3. No charge for this service.

The Little Rock District Conference of the Methdodist Church met at Des Arc Friday with about 350 delegates in attendance. The local Methodist Church thanks Mr. Vineyard and the school board and members of the Presbyterian Church for the use of the school building and church grounds and for helping to prepare the dinner.

The blackberry crop is fine, and pickers have begun to bring them in. Every family should pick all they can and can all they pick. This is a fine fruit, that grows wild, costs nothing, but time to pick them.

Judge George Screeton and several other prominent baseball fans from Hazen came over to witness the baseball game between Des Arc and Slovac.

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group of White and Prairie County citizens, headed by Congressman John E. Miller of Searcy, Mayor A. L. Erwin Jr. of Des Arc and Representative V. A. Rogers of Hazen, appeared before the State Highway Commission Wednesday to urge the importance of completing 12 miles of gravel on Highway 11, extending from the White-Prairie County line to Des Arc. Members of the party conferring with the Commissioners were: J. J. Baugh,, Searcy; G. P. Brown and L. R. Brown, Des Arc; George J. Screeton, V. A. Rogers and Jerry Screeton, Hazen; L. L. Walker, Higginson; H. E. Herring, McRae; and J. A. Neaville, Griffithville.

Senator T. H. Caraway said today at Jonesboro that America is entitled to as much consideration during depression as foreign nations and advocated suspension of foreclosures of farm mortgages on Federal Farm Loan banks to give the American farmer an opportunity to save his home.

William Randolph Hearst, in an article contributed to today’s Daily Express in London, bitterly denounces President Hoover’s proposal for a moratorium on war debts and declares for Calvin Coolidge as the next president of the United States. He said, “The American people have enough tax to pay on obligations they already have and should not be asked to pay the price of European war frenzy. The American publisher characterizes France as “the most disturbing element in the world today” asserting that “she is defaulting on her debts and building up a gigantic war machine.”

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Harvey Joe Sanner, Guest Writer My experience with the Affordable Care Act or Obamacare has been interesting to say the least, many hate it with such a vengeance that they foam at the mouth when the word is mentioned, then I have contact with people who believe that the ACA reforms are wonderful!

Many I have visited with about the ACA have a wide range of incomes. Some are very low, some are disabled or elderly and some are working families with a bit more income yet its still not sufficient to purchase health insurance for their children. I also hear from middle to upper income folks who have family members that were denied coverage due to some pre-existing condition who are now being insured and they are overjoyed that their new policies are costing less than they feared.

My early on amateur evaluation caused me to smell a rat when the Republicans/Tea Party officials put out false information about the reforms. Those claims of death panels, forced computer chip implants in everyone, predictions that the ACA was going to lead to massive unemployment and that it was going to bust the budget and lead to horrific higher deficits were false.

Not one of these criticisms proved to be true. One rather sad and heartless false claim was that health care would be denied to older residents. Another misleading claim was that patients with serious illnesses would be denied treatment or cut-off at some pre-determined level as was being done prior to the ACA. So, knowing that I had an under-educated brain, I asked myself this question; if the ACA is so very bad, as the opponents claim, why did they feel that they had to manufacture lies about it. Why not tell the people the truth and let them decide? Efforts by the administration to counter the bizarre claims faced a relentless campaign of political propaganda that can and did drown out facts. The Administration admitted that reform of something as massive and complex as our health care system could not be accomplished without some glitches and adjustments after it was introduced.

That was to be expected but every time the adjustments were made to address those unforeseen circumstances the President was labeled a liar and the program was deemed a failure.

Actual reports, not anecdotal, from actual insurance agents have told me that some customers declared with vengeance that they would never touch Obamacare but

when the ACA was explained to them, they loved it!

Obviously, much hatred of the reforms is spawned by resentment of the president. I don't think that opinion is debatable. Some, I think have their resentment grounded in a distrust of government in general and many are very resentful of seeing the working poor families receive subsidies when they don't. That is the most common complaint I hear. Many are of the opinion that the system simply has too many "freeloaders".

However, many with very low incomes or disabilities receive Medicaid benefits not related to the ACA. Those who don’t qualify for Medicaid but can’t afford health insurance can receive subsidies to help offset the costs and that irritates some people. However, even the hardest of hearts probably don’t wish to see the children of those families go un-treated when they become ill.

So, the new system isn't perfect but reforms were definitely needed. Another widespread glaring falsehood was that the government is taking over our health care. The truth is that the ACA is injecting competition into a market place that had none and private insurers are still writing policies and private hospitals are still treating the sick. There is no federal take-over. There is a new set of guidelines or standards in place designed to lower the runaway costs of health care and to bring more people into the system, which should help control costs for all.

Will society, as a whole be healthier in the future due to the reforms? One would think so, due to more emphasis on preventive measures and now we have lifesaving procedures being offered that were cost prohibitive pre-ACA. Time will reveal the outcome but at this moment, I have to harken back to the multitude of misinformation that was distributed and repeat the question; If it's so darned bad, why did they have to lie about it?

-----Ed. Note: President Obama says, “It’s not enough to hope for progress -- we have to work for it.

“The Affordable Care Act is a perfect example. Its passage was the result of years, even decades, of hard work. And it couldn’t have happened without a Democratic Senate backing me up.

“Right now my Democratic friends in the Senate are standing up to relentless attacks on the ACA, Social Security, Medicare, and women’s rights.”

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n this issue of the Journal will be found formal anthe nouncement of Mr. R. P. Rowley of Ulm as a candidate for Representative of Prairie County., subject to the will of the voters in the democratic primary election August 11, 1942. Mr. Rowley was born in this county, is a lifelong D emocrat, a businessman well known, a highly esteemed citizen, and qualified to fill the position.

A call to all citizens of Prairie County was sounded today by H. E. Erwin, Chairman of the Prairie County Oil Dealers Association urging all citizens to bring in to nearby service stations all articles of discarded rubber that may be found by a thorough search through attics, basements, garages, and barns. Service station operators are responding to a call from President Roosevelt to collect scrap rubber from June 15 to June 30. One cent per pound will be paid for scrap rubber which is needed to aid victory in the war.

Pursuant to authority contained in Proclamation of the President and Proclamation of the Governor of Arkansas, the Fifth Registration is to be held June 30, 1942. All men born on or after January 1, 1922, and on or before June 30, 1924, will be registered at Hazen, Des Arc, DeValls Bluff, Ulm and Hickory Plains per by the arrangements Prairie County Draft Board. It is estimated that there will be 375 men subject to registration in this county.

Raymond Ingram, a young man from this city, who recently went to work at the Ordnance Plant at Pine Bluff, was engaged in operating a tractor when it

was caught in a cave-in of dirt which buried him with his machine several feet.

He was soon dug out, but was so badly hurt that life was impaired of late Saturday afternoon. His family, wife and three-week old baby girl and several friends from here rushed to his bedside in Pine Bluff.

The Arkansas State Training Schools are beginning to send a steady stream of trained men into war plants to do their part in winning the Battle of Production. Typical of the results of this training was the departure this week of 35 former WPA clients, trained at the school, for Seattle, Wash., where they will work in the aircraft factory of the Boeing Aircraft Company, builders of Flying Fortresses.

If the intensive two weeks scrap rubber collection campaign turns up as much old rubber as some high officials believe, there is a possibility that civilians may be able to get retread tires much sooner than expected.

The Selective Service System has announced that potential selectees who are otherwise qualified for military service, shall no longer be rejected for illiteracy. Any registrant who is able to understand simple orders in English and who possesses sufficient intelligence to absorb military instruction rapidly, is now eligible for induction, says Brig.

Gen. E. L. Compere, state Selective Service director.

Prairie County Judge F. L. Grady advises that all County Warrants issued from January 1, 1936 up to and including those issued June 15, 1942, are now par value and will be paid when presented to the County Treasurer.

Newport facility gets $18M expansion; 100 new jobs added

By Gavin Lesnick A manufacturer of steel railcar and oil and gas components in Newport will expand its operations there, creating 100 new jobs over two years.

Southwest Steel Processing is investing $18 million to develop a new forging line in its existing facility, which currently employs about 120 people, the Arkansas Economic Development Commission said.

Gov. Asa Hutchinson, who was expected to speak at a news conference announcing the new jobs Monday morning, noted in a statement the work of the

current employees.

“This type of expansion is not possible without a strong, talented workforce already in place,” he said.

“Thanks to the existing employees of Southwest Steel Processing for their significant role in making this project a reality. We appreciate the company’s decision to continue growing in Arkansas.”

The commission said the expansion comes after it and the Arkansas Development Finance Authority in 2014 approved an $11 million bond guaranty to support the effort.

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cluded family and friends from Mr. Berry’s past. He was presented with a scrapbook compiled of past accomplishments and photos.

Charlie J. Smith has started construction on his sixth rental house on his lots formerly known as the Fred Wray property in the west end of town. Berlin Holloway is doing the carpentry work.

June 24-25 is “Cubs and Dads Weekend” at Camp Quapaw and 10 dads and 11 cubs of Pack No. 91,dens 1,2 and 3 will attend. Dads and Cubs planning to go are Merlin Hendricks and Allan; James Ford and Rocky; C. A. Calhoun and uncle, Willie B. Patterson; Ralph Greer and Ralph, and Johnnie Hooper; Bob Norman and Wesley; Francis Orlicek and Charles; Tom Wallace and David; Charles Cooper and Carlton; V. O. Calhoun Sr. and V. O. Jr.; and T. H. Gray and Gail.

Arkansas Power & Light Co., says in its weekly advertisement: “With Middle East oil supplies even more in question, Arkansas’ energy independence is more important than ever.” As late as 1978 more than half of the electricity produced by AP&L was generated by plants fueled by oil most of it foreign oil. By diversifying systems to use coal and nuclear fuels, both abundant and reliable American resources, AP&L has reduced its dependence on oil to less than 29% of its total fuel needs.

Their suppliers are: Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Turey, Syria Lebanon, Israel and Jordan.

by Verna Herkamp By the time they are middle aged, they begin to realize they had been wrong about so many things.

By middle age, we really are smarter, having learned what is really important. Our curiosity has lessened from our childhood.

I would still like to know how they get caffeine out of coffee and tea, without ruining the taste. Why do some people want to be so mean? Why do we get warts? The old story about how we got warts wasn’t true either.

When we were kids, we thought the common lizards we saw so much of were poison and if one bit you on the finger, it would rot to the bone. Later in life, I knew a kid that had one for a pet. He would catch flies and feed it.

I am from the old way of believing that we only have one life and are not reincarnated as someone else. For that, I am glad. Who wouldn’t change some things they have done in life if they could? Count me as one of those people.

It is well known that life is a journey of learning with expectations and curiosity, especially children. I can remember when I knew storks do not bring babies. I got no answer from Momma, so I figured it out.

It was about that time that I knew cats do not have nine lives. There were wild bobcats that would come out of the woods near our house and kill our cats. Once they cleaned out a whole nest of newborn kittens. We never knew what happened to the mother cat.

Once a bobcat came in our back yard in the daytime.

Daddy was gone, so Momma got the shotgun, kneeled down in the kitchen floor, pointed the gun out the kitchen window and blew the wildcat away. It almost blew Momma away, too, for she ended up on the kitchen floor with a very sore shoulder where the gun kicked from recoiling.

YES, the curiosity of small children gets less as they become teenagers and think they already know it all.

Bouquets . . .

T hur sda y Jun e 22 , 1984 . H. Gray of Des Arc is celebrating the 15th anniversary of Gray Motor Coach Lines here Saturday, June 24. Gray Motor Coach makes one round trip daily to Little Rock and two round trips daily with another bus to Searcy and Brinkley.

An emergency called meeting of the National Polio Foundation was held at DeValls Bluff on Friday evening for the purpose of re-activating the Prairie County Chapter. Mrs. John Naill Jr., county chairman, advises.

Carlis and L. B. Ross of the Ross Lion Service Station at the corner of 4th and Main Street, are having a 20x20 garage building constructed back of their station. Will Gentry and Jess Yielding are doing the carpentry work.

Mrs. Billie F. Mullen of Des Arc has been named to the Dean’s List at Harding College for the spring semester. She is a junior secondary education major.

Billy Hayley and Clarence Johnson of the Johnson & Hayley Fish Market in Des Arc were displaying a 64pound flathead catfish caught yesterday. The big fish was caught by James Kirkland in a hoopnet in White River near the King Place.

Approximately 200 persons, gathered at the Methodist Church in Des Arc last Friday evening for a “This is Your Life” honor as J.E. Berry resigned after 32 years as Church Sunday School Superintendent. Leon Coker of Pine Bluff was emcee and introduced guests which in-

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A bouquet to our policemen!

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AT BIBLE SCHOOL This group of young people were participating in Vacation Bible School at Faith Missionary Baptist Church last week. The closing program was held Friday, June 12, at the church. Workers participating in the annual VBS were: Kneeling front: Stephanie Eades. Back left to right are Rebecca Howerton, Kathy Hart, Dyrek Foshee, Darlene West, Bro. Jim West and Tammy Plummer. Right middle back row is Sharlene Brinsfield, Nikita Brinsfield, Thomas Hudson, Birttany Morris, Judy Clark, Phoebe Foshee, Leanne Whittaker, Mary Richardson and Butch Hart. Front right are Susie Thompson, Freda Whittaker and Candy Kendricks. Darlene West was director.

Thank You!

FAITH TRACKS

By Rev. Dee Harper

Pastor, First United Methodist Church Des Arc, Ar

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

God’s Draft Pick!

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:34-16:13 How many of you remember what it felt like to be picked last for games when you were kid? I remember that feeling of being last or if there where uneven teams having to sit out. It is no fun.

There is one time that I know when being picked last may not be great but there is still some fun involved. Each year, at least since 1976, the last player in the NFL draft is given the moniker “Mr. Irrelevant.” The player is then invited with his family to spend a week during the summer in Newport Beach, California where there is a parade, golf tournament, regatta and other activities where he is the guest of honor. He also receives a trophy called the Lowsman Trophy based in the Heisman Trophy but with the ball being fumbled by the player.

In David’s time I kind of think he was more likely to get the Lowsman honor of the day that what God had in store through him. The Lord’s calling of David actually begins with God’s rejection of Saul as king because of his bad behavior and of not trusting in the Lord but instead seeking to manipulate fate. Also because Saul became increasingly paranoid and some would argue infatuated with his own power.

So God sends Samuel out to anoint a new king from the sons of Jesse. Now when Samuel first sees Eliab, Jesse’s first son, Samuel think he looks like a first rounder. He is tall and striking. He looked like a king. Samuel forgot that so did Saul and look how he had ultimately disappointed. So the Lord tells Samuel, “I have rejected Eliab, don’t look at his outward appearance, human beings look on the outward, but I look at the heart.

All of Jesse’s sons paraded in front of Samuel and he rejected them all. Finally Samuel, after looking over the first seven sons said, “Do you have any more?” Jesses said just the youngest he’s out in the field. Samuel said go and get him. When David came in he was fool of health, but he was the youngest and perhaps the shortest, the least experienced. Despite

that God saw into David’s heart and had Samuel anoint him instead of the others.

Now as Matthew Henry argues this was not an empty ceremony. Henry says, “A Divine power went with that instituted sign; he found himself advanced in wisdom and courage, with all the qualification of a prince, though not advanced in outward circumstances.” In other word something significant and life changing happened when God chose David.

Samuel was at first blinded by the first rounder Eliab’s height and good looks but it was Mr. Irrelevant the youngest, and probably shortest, the one not even invited by his father to the event that was ultimately chosen by God. It is sometimes easy to get down on ourselves for what we don’t have. We look around and feel like we have been passed by, like Mr. Irrelevant, but there is more to us than meets the eye.

When I think of the story of David I am also the story that was dramatized in the movie The King’s Speech. King George VI had to overcome a stammer in order to help encourage and lead his people through WW II. He was not supposed to be king but because of the choices that his brother made he was called to reign.

He didn’t feel up to it or prepared but it was his job to do and he did it.

Sometimes we look only on our outside instead of looking at how God sees us. Maybe instead of looking at what we don’t have we should give thanks for the skills, experiences, and spiritual gifts that God has given us. As professor Ralph Klein said, “When we wonder, why does God choose us or anyone else, we do well to ask, ‘What is the assignment that God would like me to carry out?” As the saying goes, God needs workers not consultants.

Let me invite you to ask God once again where are you calling me Lord?

Who would you have me to reach out to or encourage? What place is your Spirit moving and am I being called to get on board? Have a blessed week.

Bro. Dee Harper

Vacation Bible School June 22-26

Monday thru Friday

6:00-8:00 p.m.

Ranger Wrightway will lead the kids to five beautiful locations surrounding Camp Courageous: Decision Divide, Prayer Pond, Fellowship Forest, Glorify Geyser and MORE!

Morris Chapel Missionary Baptist Church 7458 Hwy. 11 North - Des Arc, Arkansas - 870-255-3265

Words will never express our appreciation for all the cards, calls, flowers and words of encouragement at the passing of our loved one, Tommy Godair.

A special “thank you” to Bro. Mike Crider for the wonderful message and to all of the pallbearers for their service.

May God bless each of you.

The Tommy Godair Family

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The Family of Virgie Smith would like to thank everyone for the food and flowers and especially your visits with her in the nursing home.

Thank you to Brother Jim West and Faith Missionary Baptist Church for conducting her service.

We will miss her dearly.

Ray and Connie Smith Audrey and Dale Swaim John Michael and Dorothy Brigham 1xp and Families

Sunday School Church Attendance Sunday, June 14 IN DES ARC First Baptist Church...210/196 Gospel Mission......................145 Lakeside Miss. Baptist.....67/97 First United Methodist.........64 Faith Missionary Baptist..NR Family Worship Center.........50 First Assembly of God........45/57 Fellowship Miss. Baptist....... 40 Church of Christ...............14 Church of God of Prophecy....22 Living Waters Full Gospel.......22 AREA CHURCHES Hickory Plains Mis Bap 68/86 Morris Chapel Miss Baptist..38 Pleasant Ridge Baptist........... 26 Hickory Plains Methodist ...... 27 Hickory Plains Nazarene...... 12 Judson Memorial Baptist...... 20 Sand Hill Miss. Bapt..15 Reported by local 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 in the list.

First Assembly of God Invites You to Help Celebrate

ROY THURMOND DAY Saturday, June 20 - 2:30-6:00 pm

Honoring Brother Roy for his life of service to Jesus Christ, the church and the community Roy Thurmond and wife, Betty

Come and Enjoy Special Singing

By The Disciples and Ransomed

Followed By A Fish Dinner With All the Trimmings

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Bryar Morden celebrated his 14th birthday on Sunday, June 14, while in Omaha, Nebraska. He traveled to Omaha on Friday with his Pop and Nana (Billy Don & Tarry Johnson) and Max and Logan Shelton. While in Omaha, they went to the college world series to see the Razorbacks play and also got to visit with Tarry Don and Jill Johnson. They returned home on Tuesday. Bryar’s parents are Stuart and Kristi Morden of Des Arc. Bryar will be in the 9th grade at DAHS in the fall.

Personally Speaking Quick recovery wishes are sent to Donald DeVore at this time. He and wife, Mary Ellen, were enroute to California to only make it to Oklahoma when Donald had an appendicitis attack and was hospitalized.

--------Louise Turner is having a Lexiscan procedure (4-6 hours) done today, Thursday, with Dr. Robinson in Searcy. She was taken to the emergency room in May and doctors found blockage while performing an echocardiogram. She will see Dr. Robinson on June 23 to see what he found in these tests. C.L. is recovering from a bout of pneumonia and will see Dr. McFarlin in Little Rock for his right eye. He had cataract surgery on this eye a while back and is needing additional treatment.

--------Oliver Dutton of Searcy was a visitor at the Journal office Wednesday evening.

He is a former Des Arc resident; however, his family moved to Carlisle two years before he graduated in 1955.

He has been in the cattle business for a number of years, but says all he does now is take care of abused and starving horses when they are brought to him by authorities. He restores them to health on his 22acre home place.

Oliver came for the John Rollins visitation at Garth

Funeral Home Wednesday evening.

---------Judy Coker of Dallas, Texas, former local resident, was here for the John Rollins visitation and service. She spent the night Wednesday with the Rollins family, including long-time friend from school here, Othadene Rollins Finney, John’s sister.

---------Max Henderson and wife, Wanda, of Little Rock have been at their home here a few days this week.

Visiting at the Journal office Wednesday, Max advised that they returned on Sunday from a two-week trip to Bakersfield, Calif.

Pulling their travel trailer, they went especially to visit his granddaughter, Melissa (and Alex) Jones, and their children, Aisling, 19 months old, and Theron, four months old. They took the visitors on a day trip sightseeing at Pismo, Calif. beach were Wanda waded in the ocean and picked up sand shells. They had an interesting visit to a “rookery” for elephant seals at Morris Beach.

Max advised that the cancer in his right lung is about gone; however, the cancer has moved to his left lung for which he is now taking chemo. They returned home Monday this week and he started chemo treatments at the VA Hospital Tuesday.

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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, Lakeside Missionary Baptist Church (Duplication of front page photos, with identifications added) Above “Funny, Funny Faces” were selected from a second photo of the same entire group pictured below. But to the photographer’s credit, came forth the above magical moments.

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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, Lakeside Missionary Baptist Church This group of happy young people and workers were participating in the Vacation Bible School held at the Lakesdie Missionary Baptist Church last week Monday through Friday evenings, June 8-12. They were led by Ranger Wrightway at Camp Courageous to beautiful locations such as Decision Divide, Prayer Pond, Fellowship Forest, Glorify Geyser, and other interesting and places that equip for life. The young people enjoyed a light snack each evening.

There were approximately 60-70 children in class during the week. Leslie Addison was VBS director.

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Social Announcements and Locals Prairie County Extension Homemakers Kenneth and Sue Harris recognized for service at state meeting observe 55th Anniversary

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Members of the Arkansas Extension Homemakers Council from throughout the state traveled to Hot Springs June 2-4 for the Council's annual state meeting. The Council is a volunteer organization associated with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service. The Extension Homemakers organization offers its members opportunities for education, leadership development and service.

Representatives of the Prairie County Extension Homemakers Council who attended included Marie Price, Janice Bell, Dora Holloway, and Mitzi Osborne along with FCS/4-H Agent Shea Wilson.

“Marching into the Future” was the theme for this year’s meeting. During the opening luncheon on Tuesday members were welcomed by keynote speaker Governor Asa Hutchinson. Milestone members – 50, 60, 70-and-above-year and members were then recognized. Marie Price of the Idlewild Extension Homemakers Club was recognized for 74 years of service and received a medallion and certificate. the On Wednesday luncheon program included awards for project book winners completed by clubs and councils, and the presentation of scholarships. The Prairie County Extension Homemakers Council along with three local clubs including Oak Prairie, Biscoe, and Busy Hands were recognized for their community service project efforts. Both the council and clubs received certificates and a check.

Throughout the meeting, members had the opportunity to attend a series of how-to, education, subject matter, and creative skills classes. In addition to the numerous classes offered, the three-day event also featured a craft show, commercial and informational booths, a cultural arts exhibition and a silent auction.

Evening activities included game night and a talent show.

The closing session on Thursday featured guest speaker Katherine Strause, Art Department Chair and Associate Professor of Painting from Henderson State University. Strause’s current art depicts the work of Home Demonstration Clubs of the early to mid20th Century and was displayed during the conference. The closing session also included a memorial service, installation of district directors, and drawing for door prizes. Those remembered in the memorial service from Prairie County included Audrey Carlin, Eloise Libby, Pat Patterson and Jean VanHouten.

Kenneth and Sue Harris of Gurdon are celebrating their wedding anniversary.

They were married on June 18, 1960.

Kenneth, son of the late Lonnie and Jewel Harris, and Sue, daughter of the late Gilbert and Eleanor Harvey, grew up at Des Arc. After 20-plus of years in the restaurant business, they are now retired and enjoying their nine grandchildren, Heather Deaton, Cadyn Cox, Dawson Cox, Micah Harper, Aaron Harper, Eric Harper, Quinn Harris, Kenny Harris, and Pencie Harris; and three great grandchildren, Gavin Rauls, Gage Harper and Adelyn Deaton.

Kenneth and Sue have four chidren: Greg Harris (lives in Benton-(Operations Manager for Shipping Company); Terri Harris Cox (lives in Texarkana, TX-

AT THE LIBRARY: Super Why visited the Des Arc Public Library on Wednesday, June 10, to start off Superhero Academy. The children and parents who attended enjoyed having their picture made with Super Why, decorating costumes and playing toss games for candy. Everyone got a goodie bag for coming!

April Highfill, library supervisor, says, “Join us June 18 at 2 pm for Superhero fun day. Parents please preregister by June 17th at 870-256-3003.”

Marie Price, center, is recognized for 74 years in Extension Homemakers activities

Top Photo: Children and parents enjoying

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Harris (LPN); Doug Harris and wife, Laura, Jacksonville, FL-(Retired Navy) and Kendra Harris Raines and

husband, Tim, live in Arkadelphia, AR. She is a Radio Personality-Entrepreneur.

toss game for candy.

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Hampton enjoy a coloring activity with Super Why.

Thank You! Thank you to all of my friends and family that attended my 90th Birthday Party.

Thank you to Archie Haynes for the entertainment and for all the phone calls, cards, gifts and happy wishes.

Thank you to each one that had a part in making my day a day to remember.

Love to you all!

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By Rosetta Lockhart

HICKORY PL AINS Come & Go!! Housewarming for Derek, Carmen, & Harper Doepel ,Sunday, July 5, at 2:00pm4:00pm. Location is at their the new house outside DeValls Bluff. Come, enjoy some fellowship and check out the house! Feel free to tell someone! Contact Leah White, Carmen Doepel, or Chelsae (Ford) McCall for directions.

They aren’t registered anywhere, so gift cards would be great!

Our daughter, Robbie Weaver, posted this on Face book, so I feel I can put it in my column. We have been praying God’s Will. She got this job fast, so we do believe, it is God’s Will! Robbie posted: “For those of you who may not know, I have accepted a job at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock and will not be returning as the secretary at DAHS this Fall. I will miss the staff and students I've come to love over the past two years.”

Please keep Bud McArthur in your Prayers. He’s been down for a good while and found that he has lymphoma in his leg.

He finally started treatments last week. He did call and talk to Clara Clark the other night. First time we’ve heard straight from him. He’s worried about Clara’s surgery. He is our double cousin and we love each other dearly.

Sympathy and Prayers to Ms. Louise Speight and family. Her son, Stan Speight, had allergic reaction Saturday, June 6th, was med-flighted from Wickes, AR to Fort Smith .

He had been unconscious and was put on life support. The family had to decide to let him go to Heaven on June 11. He had been dealing with this for a year or two. He had tick bites before, but the last one was a Lone Star tick and caused anaphylactic shock. The allergist had determined this caused him to have allergies, but never figured it all out.

When I shared stories of ones that spoke highly of Stan, Ms. Louise and her daughter, Gail, enjoyed them. He was loved dearly and will be greatly missed.

This quote was sent to Cody Speight and family after Stan’s passing.“He was the best as a friend; he was a man of God who spent his life enjoying and caring for God's Creation.

Perhaps God needed someone to care for the great River of Life and He sure got the right man for the job,” by Boyd Picks Send Ms. Louise and family cards to Ms. Louise Speight and family, 10785 Evening Shade Lane, Des Arc, AR 72040. Cody and Leslie Speight, 10787 Evening Shade Lane, Des Arc, AR 72040. Cody is Stan and Shelley’s youngest son, He and Leslie and little Liam live with Ms. Louise while remodeling the front house

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which was our late Grace Speight’s. Sorry, I don’t have addresses for family in Wickes. (Obit in this edition) Aunt Robbie and Christian Weaver came over last Wednesday to see the “Cochran Seven” It had been a long time since they saw each other.

It was so good to see Mrs. Geraldine and Mr. Marvin Speight and Gene Clark at HPOS last Thursday. Also a pleasant surprise to see Kathy Thompson (she had been down for a few days already) Debbie Carpenter and Steve Wrigley. They were eating breakfast and the girls were meeting Julie Wrigley at Charlotte Wrigley’s house. They were remodeling a bedroom.

Friday, Bob and Clara voted for us to go eat lunch at the Dixie Cafe in Cabot. Bob wanted to get me away to relax. But I went to Wal-Mart so not relaxing. HA! Vanessa Graham and her Aunt Brenda Flynn invited me to their Ward Family Reunion in Carlisle Saturday. I stopped by to visit Ms. Louise Speight and her daughter, Gail, before I went to Carlisle. I really had a good time with the family at Carlisle.

They had 127 in attendance. It was their 25th Reunion.

Clara Clark had lunch Sunday at Jim and Lynda Kirk’s. The kids were all there. Clara stopped by to drop off some things to Nick McArthur. She went in to visit (first time back in Mama’s old house since she moved out, May 30).

She got to see Ashton and Haydon McArthur, too.

Mickey and Vanessa Graham with Tommy Graham, Kenneth, Lola and James Allen Brannon had a crawdad supper Sunday evening.

Sympathy and Prayers to the family of John Rollins. Send his brotherin-law, Bill and Gloria Ballowe a card, 9515 Hwy 38W, Des Arc, AR 72040.

The Hickory Plains Missionary Baptist Church is having VBS this week in the evenings. They have been having good attendance. They feed them every night and have desserts. They will have their closing program Friday evening at 7:30 PM after classes. They will have hamburgers and hot dogs afterwards.

Our niece, Sharon Logan, was back to help go thru Aunt Clara Clark’s stuff Wednesday. Lots to go, but getting closer. Bob Crider went to pick up material for her porch and ramp.

Clara Clark still needs your continued prayers.

She will have surgery June 25 at LR St. Vincent’s. Her address here by me is 8905 Graham Rd., Des Arc, AR 72040 and she got to keep our Mama’s phone number, so you can call her.

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The “Ladies Drop By” will be July 14 at 1 PM at the Hickory Plains Methodist Church. Come enjoy the fun fellowship, Good Medicine!

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 andFRIDAYS! 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.n et) 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 Father’s Day to all the Dads’ Sunday, June 21t!

Happy belated Birthday June 15 to Bobby Smith!

Happy Birthday June 20 to Gwendolyn Kemp!

Happy Birthday June 21 to Chuck Wrigley!

Happy Birthday June 22 to Brian Patterson!

Happy Birthday June 23 to Avery Gardner!

Happy Birthday June 25 to Christian Kirkland andCarly Rose Horn!

Happy Anniversary June 25 to Debbye and Carter Harrison!

Happy Anniversary June 25 to Anna and Clint Evans!

Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things he does for me. He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases. Psalm 103:2-3, NLT

This is Monday evening as I write and just heard loud thunder—but no rain-yet. Last week it thundered a lot one night and barely any rain came from it, so? Wheat is being harvested. I doubt they want any, but those planting may. I don’t know and that is probably why I am not a farmer— plus it is a bit more work than I like at this stage of my life.

BUT I wish them wellto get rain on the field where needed and not on those not needed. I just bet that happens, huh?

Fannie Peters had as visitors Saturday her daughter, Virginia Davis and her granddaughter, Jodi Davis of Caldwell.

Mickey and Billye Holder went to Springfield, Mo. last week for the 80th birthday and party for Waymon Lewellen, a special friend from the boys childhood. Some other guests were the daughters of my classmate in 1941 till 45, John William Taylor who was the son of James and

Edith Taylor. James was teacher-principal and Edith taught some of the lower grades here at Gregory. John’s daughters were Edith, Patricia and Camille. Mickey told me John and wife live in Poplar Bluff, Mo. They had a great visit, until the boys called to say ” get back here to the farm and do some of this work!!”

Jena Pfeffer spent most of last week in Portageville, Mo. for a visit with her sister, Diane and on to St. Louis for a cousin’s wedding.

The Mike Pinegars of Sherwood spent the weekend here with Della Pinegar and in Augusta with the Jim Kelly’s.

Jeff Collins of Second Chance Ministries spoke at Gregory Baptist Church last Sunday. Bro. Dan Week's was in Tenn. for a family reunion.

Another former Gregory resident, Carl H. Kittrell, died on June 9th. After retiring from the Military, Carl and Phil lived in Little Rock before moving to Fayetteville to be near

their children. He is responsible for many veterans of this area names being on the Memorial Wall in D.C. He also did volunteer work, such as driving people to doctors, etc.

The world and Arkansas lost a special person in him. He was the oldest child of John B. and Adelia Huenefeld Kittrell.

Other Kittrell children are Charles Miner, Benny, Billy and Betty Ann. Mr. John B., as he was known to all, was manager of the Gregory Store until his death.

I was at Searcy Monday in a doctors waiting room and saw a former resident of Gregory and a dear friend of mine, Stella and her husband Freelan Rice of Pleasant Plains. We visited and talked about everyone.

As you know you have plenty of time to do a lot of things while waiting, way past your appt. time!!

So much time, in fact, that I had to buzz right past Mr. Walmart to get to Bills’ for my medicine!

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NEW BETHEL NEWS Donna Kelly, Correspondent

We have had some nice weather, good drying out weather and a little on the hot side, when it reached 92.

We had a nice service on Sunday. The ladies will meet on Tuesday evening for Bible Study.

We have had request for prayers for numerous people lately.

Charlene Highfill was in the hospital a couple of days with problems with her heart. She was out of medicine for 2 or 3 days due to her company shipping and her doctor got her straightened out. Shesaid she was scared and really shook up.

We received word that Kenneth Caviness was under going therapy. We wish him well and hope to see him out again soon.

Randle celebrated a big 60 Birthday with a big party on Saturday evening. A nice crowd came out to celebrate.

We had a hard shower of rain on Sunday afternoon.

We had a long list of people ill. We wish them a speedy recovery.

Charles and Vicki Ingle dropped by one evening and brought us a bag of fresh squash. More like 2 or 3 bags, which we love.

We had prayer request for Eddie McMullen’s son after a tragic accident. We are remembering him.

Allen McElroy preached for a church in Stuttgart on Sunday. The report was that he brought a very good message. We noticed the farmers are very busy planting crops last week.

The corn crops are beautiful and will soon have ears of corn.

The rice is also pretty.

We wish everyone a good week. Hoping everyone is feeling well soon.

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The Arkansas Agriculture Department (AAD) has entered into a cooperative agreement with the USDA, Agriculture Marketing Service for the allocation of organic certification cost share funds. The USDA National Organic Certification Cost Share Program was authorized under 7 U.S.C. 6523, as amended by section 10301 Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008. Under this Act, USDA is authorized to provide cost share assistance to organic producers and handlers certified to the National Organic Program (NOP) by accredited certifying agents.

The program will reimburse certified organic producers, processors or handlers of organic agricultural products 75% of allowable expenses up to a maximum of $750 per certification or category of certification.

To qualify, a producer, processor or handler’s inspection and certification or recertification must occur between October 1, 2014 and September 30, 2015.

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Mail all documents to: Organic Certification Cost Share Program Arkansas Agriculture Department 1 Natural Resources Drive Little Rock, AR 72205 Application packets must be received by October 31, 2015 to be considered.

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2015 Basketball Camp: The Second Annual Basketball Camp sponsored by the Des Arc High School Girls Basketball program was held June 8-12 at the Des Arc High School Gymnasium. Thirty-two campers were put through several stations that included basketball shooting, one on one defense and offense, team competition and drills. Assisting DAHS Basketball girls coach, Brittany Pilcher, back row, far left, was Jim Hurt, retired teacher and coach at Des Arc and DeValls Bluff, back row, far right, and members of the Junior and Senior girls basketball teams.

Des Arc High School Second Semester and Fourth Nine Weeks Honor Roll SEMESTER Seventh Grade Jacy Adams* Riley Barksdale* Jaclyn Bitner* Angela Collins Colby Cox* Alysa Fields* Haylie Flud Emilee Johnson Dominique McCoy Zylar Taylor Emily Vent Marlaya Washington Emily Wrigley* Eighth Grade Gage Alston Jacey Berry Elizabeth Charton Karson Covington* Larkin Fouse Garrett Goodman Heather Graham Faith Gross Leeann Harrell Sloane Huddleston Kayci Kellar Callie Long Colton Long Donald McCoy Rebecca Peters Jed Reidhar Lindsay Reidhar* Taylor Richards* Hannah Sanford* Berghan Taylor Riley Voiles Dekilah Williams* Jeremiah Williams Ninth Grade Robin Bell Alyssa Davis Alyssa Dohm* Gracen Hambrick* Jacob Holloway* Lyle Leggett Beth Norman Ethan Reed* Ryan Rosel Jacob Williams Maggie Wilson* Tenth Grade Kelvin Cohen Ontario Conway* Lexi Cook

Madison Evans Cierra Fisher Trevor Hampton Lauren Mapps Eleventh Grade Colt Covington Sarabeth DeVore Bailey Greenwood Caleb Hitt Brooke Kellar Kallie Roberts* Quenton Walters Twelfth Grade Christine Bell* Kallie Garth* Cheyenne Hamric Olivia Johnson Terasha Larkin Cayla Lott Haley Malin* Kirby Smith* Abbie York AshtonYork* NINE WEEKS Seventh Grade Jacy Adams Riley Barksdale Jaclyn Bitner* Angela Collins Colby Cox Alysa Fields* Haylie Flud Emilee Johnson Will Kearby Dominique McCoy Chandler Merrell Zylar Taylor Emily Vent Marlaya Washington Hunter Whittenburg Emily Wrigley* Eighth Grade Gage Alston Nicholas Bridges Karleigh Chambliss Elizabeth Charton Blayne Cook Karson Covington* Larkin Fouse Garrett Goodman Gracie Gray Faith Gross Sloane Huddleston Kayci Kellar

Summer League Action this week. . . . .

Callie Long Donald McCoy Rebecca Peters* Jed Reidhar Lindsey Reidhar Taylor Richards* Hannah Sanford* Berghan Taylor Jessica Vent Riley Voiles Dekilah Williams* Jeremiah Williams Ninth Grade Alyssa Davis Alyssa Dohm Gracen Hambrick Jacob Holloway Lyle Leggett Ethan Reed* Ryan Rosel Maggie Wilson*

BALL! Payton Weatherley, Garth’s, at bat right, watches a low pitch go by as Cooper Childers, backcatcher for Lindsay’s, center, gloves the ball. David Walker is umpire.

Tenth Grade Ontario Conway Lexi Cook* Madison Evans Eleventh Grade Bailey Greenwood Caleb Hitt Brooke Kellar Anna Lisko Kallie Roberts Twelfth Grade Christine Bell* Sophie Cawthorn Kallie Garth Colton Goodman Cheyenne Hambric Tyler Hill Shelby Hollis Terasha Larkin Cayla Lott Haley Malin* Trevor Mapps Ashley Martin Tori Mellas Natalie Reidhar Tristan Rogers Kirby Smith* Jana Williams Abbie York Ashton York* *Denotes All A’s

Swinging like a pro: Cane Childers, Palace Drug, pictured above, swings the bat like a pro in their game against MJJJ on Friday, June 12 at DABA New Field.

Go, Go, GO! Austin Pendergrass, Dondies, center, is waived around first base by his coach in their game against Phat Daddy’s on Friday, June 12 at Millenium Field.

DAHS Football Program hosting Second workout camp today The Des Arc High School Football Program is hosting a second workout camp today,Thursday, June 18 at Hinson-Rollins Field beginning at 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Stuttgart, Barton, Wynne, Lonoke, and Des Arc will go through a series of drills on offense and defense, goal line competitions and skills.

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Football practice officially begins July 1 and these camps will improve these athletes A-game.

The public is invited to come out and watch these athletes perform according to DAHS Football Coach Drake Widener.

2015 DABA Little League/Buddy League Schedule Revised 6-1-15 Team Place Time

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Run Down: Ross Holloway, F&M Bank, second from left, runs down Braxton Tallent, Lindsay’s, third from left, for the tag in their game on Saturday, June 13 at Tony Smith FIeld. Also pictured are Jacob Roach, F&M Bank, far left and Trevion Reed, F&M Bank, far right. Umpire is David Walker, second from right.

SAFE! Jenna Brown, #6, Stealerz, slides safely across homeplate for the run in their game against Kennedy Law on Saturday. Anna Holloway, who was at bat, is pictured far back center. Bella Flanagan,Kennedy Law, second from left, retrieves the softball. Ronnie Ward, far left, is umpire.

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Stan Speight

Stan Speight was State Park Superintendent Stan Speight, age 62, of Wickes, Arkansas passed away Thursday, June 11, 2015, in Ft. Smith, Arkansas.

He was born December 10, 1952 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Walter Sherman Speight and Louise Hartsell Speight.

He was married to Shelly Speight for a loving 32 years and was a retired Arkansas State Park Superintendent at the Cossatot River State Park Natural Area.

He was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, great uncle and friend to all who knew him.

He will be dearly missed by all.

He is survived by his wife, Shelly Speght of Wickes; children: Jennifer Eaton and husband, Ransom, of Elkins, Arkansas; Montana Speight and wife Jacki of Grannis, Arkansas; Cody Speight and wife Leslie of Hickory Plains, Arkansas; grandchildren: Asher, Addy, Raeleigh, Jake, Kambri and Liam Hoyt; his mother, Louise Speight of Hickory Plains, Des Arc; sister, Gail Evans-Jones, and numerous cousins, uncles, aunts, brothers-in-laws, sisters-in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Walter Sherman Speight, grandparents, David and Grace Speight and Jewel Edward and Desie Hartsell.

Mr. Speight was sent for cremation under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 20, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the Holbert Auditorium at the Wickes School with Brother Jon Newlin and Brother Randy Frazier officiating In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Stan Speight-Cossatot River State Park Natural Area Memorial Fund at the Union Bank of Mena, 303 Highway 71 North, Mena, Arkansas 71953, (479) 394-2211.

Eunice Wilson burial Saturday at Stuttgart Eunice Irene McGraw Wilson, 87, of Dumas passed away Saturday, June 6, 2015 in Dumas.

She was born March 1, 1928 in Crocketts Bluff to Ray Allen and Mary Parker McGraw.

Ms. Eunice was a member of First United Methodist Church of Dumas, Women’s Circle 4 and American Legion Auxiliary.

She loved gardening and was said by many to have a green thumb and was a great cook. Her parents; husband, Ray Wilson; a grandson; three brothers, Bill, Parker and Allen McGraw; and two sisters, Elizabeth Brazill and Dorothy Owens preceded her in death.

Survived by one son, William “Bill” McGraw of LaHarbor, California; three daughters, Helen Annette Edwards of Stuttgart, Carolyn Hughes of Belton, Texas and Barbara Finn of Olive Branch, Mississippi; one brother, Arthur McGraw of Humnoke; six grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Saturday, June 13, at the Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church at 2 p.m. in Stuttgart, with Rev. Glenn Larsen and Rev. Tandy Hanson officiating.

Burial was in the Buerkle Cemetery in Stuttgart, Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church Bereavement Committee, Dumas.

Virgie Smith

Wanda Newton

Sandra Sue Kellar

Virgie Smith, Wanda Newton, Sandra Kellar mother of local local resident interment at residents, dies 25 years, dies Cotton Plant Virgie Mae Smith, 86, of Des Arc died Friday, June 12, 2015 at Springbrook Health and Rehab in Hazen, Arkansas.

Mrs. Smith was born July 12, 1928 in Biscoe, Arkansas to R. Q. and Bessie (Ridge) Avants.

Survivors include two sons, John Brigham and wife, Dorothy and Chester Smith and wife, Connie; one daughter, Audrey Swaim and husband, Dale; ten grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Chester Smith, three brothers and two sisters.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p. m. Sunday at Faith Missionary Baptist Church in Des Arc with Pastor Jim West officiating.

Interment was in Lakeside Cemetery by Garth Funeral Home.

Pallbearers were James Scott, Jimmy Minton, Roy Nelson, Kevin Swaim, James Swaim and Robbie Avants.

Honorary pallbearers were Jeremy Brigham and Chris Smith.

Wanda Lorraine Newton, 86, of Des Arc died Thursday June 11, 2015 at Des Arc Nursing and Rehab.

Mrs. Newton was born October 21, 1928 in St Louis, Missouri to Morice and Madge Brown. She came to Arkansas in 1947 and for the last 25 years, she had been a resident of Des Arc. She was an avid reader and kept up with local, state and national news. She spent her leisure time working crossword puzzles.

For ten years, she was employed with Dollar General.

She suffered a broken pelvic bone in a fall two months ago. It healed but it also hastened failing health and dementia. She was a Baptist and active in the Des Arc Senior Citizens Center for several years.

Wanda is survived by two sons, Larry Patterson and Roger Patterson and one daughter, Kathi Alday, all of Des Arc, and one grandchild.

Garth Funeral Home was in charge of cremation arrangements.

Services held at Slovak for Michael Paul Lisko

Sandra Sue Kellar, 73, of Des Arc died Monday, June 15, 2015 at Des arc Nursing and Rehab.

Sandra was born September 14, 1941 in Cotton Plant, Arkansas to Bruce and Irmadean (Smith) Tarkington.

She graduated at Cotton Plant High Schol in 1959. In August of 1960, she married J. W. Kellar and was employed as the school superintendent’s secretary at Cotton Plant High School.

In 1972, she moved to Des Arc where she worked two years at Farmers & Merchants Bank before going to work as a bookkeeper at Des Arc High School where she was employed until her retirement in 2008. In failing health the past three years, she was a resident at Des Arc Nursing and Rehab the past 18 months.

Sandra loved animals and always had a pet cat or dog. She was a member of the First Baptist Church.

Survivors include one daughter, Dawn Verkler and husband, Mike, two grandchildren, Morgan Verkler and Jay Verkler; two nieces, Brandi Davis and husband, Stephen and Candi Smith.

Sandra was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, J. W. Kellar, and one sister, Brucene Jumper.

Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, at the First Baptist Church in Des Arc with the pastor, Dr. Melvin York, officiating.

Interment was in the Cotton Plant Cemetery with Garth Funeral Home of Des Arc in charge of arrangements.

Pallbearers were Keith Kellar, Cody Davis, Hunter Davis, Jay Verkler, Mike Verkler and Stephen Davis.

Michael Paul Lisko, 48, of Humphrey passed away Monday, June 8, 2015, at Conway Regional Medical Center.

Michael was born Sept.

6, 1966, in Stuttgart to Paul and Betty Randolph Lisko.

He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Lisko; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Randolph and Mr. and Mrs. George Lisko.

Survivors are his parents, Paul and Betty Lisko of Humphrey; his sister, Kathleen Elam and husband Paul of Stuttgart; nieces and nephews, Whit-

ney White, Natalie White, Kimberly Jackson and Alec Lisko; and several greatnieces and great-nephews.

Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 11, at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church at Slovak.

Interment followed atSts. Cyril and Methodius Cemetery by Turpin Funeral Home of Stuttgart.

The family requests meOn-line guest register morials be made to Sts. Cyril and Methodius www.garthfuneralhome.com.

Catholic Church-Slovak, 1852 Hwy. 86 West, Stuttgart, AR 72160.

Waymon Ball dies at Carlisle

Elgin Bush, Korean War Veteran, dies

Waymon “Man” Ball, 54, of Carlisle, moved to Heaven on June 14, 2015.

He was preceded in death by his loving father Waymon Ball and baby brother John Tillman Ball.

“Man” is survived by his three daughters, Ashley Van Gorden and husband David, Emilea Ball and Hannah Ball; grandchildren, Bailea J. Wilson and Haylea M. Van Gorden; his loving mother Retha Graves and stepfather Tommy Graves; sisters, Tonita Laird and husband Bill, Lesa Dierks and husband Wayne, Shannon Ball, and Crystal Davis and husband Mickey, as well as several nieces and nephews. “Man” is also survived by his constant companion, his faithful black Lab Drake.

“Man” loved to work and play outdoors and especially enjoyed fishing.

Graveside Service will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 17 at Mulberry Cemetery, England, Arkansas, arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke.

In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to Humane Society of Pulaski County, 14600 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock, AR, 72210. www.boydfuneralhome.net

Please go to www.turpinco.com to sign the online guestbook.

Elgin Monroe Bush, lifelong resident of Lake Village, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2015. Elgin was born Dec. 29, 1931, in St. Louis, Missouri. He was a Korean War veteran and heavy equipment operator by trade.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary Bush. He was preceded in death by his mother, Bea Bush, and father, Bob Bush. He is also survived by one brother, Tommy Bush, and one sister, Shirley Bush Smith.

Mr. Bush will be sorely missed by his six children, Eddy Bush of Lake Village, Karen Anderson of Marion, Donna Coulter of Crossett, Donald Bush of Lake Village, Brenda Bush of Marion and Marion Bush McDermott of Brinson, Georgia. Mr. Bush also has nine grandchildren, including Beverly Bush and Amy Bush Saunders and husband Brent, all of Stuttgart, and eight great-grandchildren, including Collier Ennis Bush and Jack Hilton Saunders and Sophie Virginia Saunders, all of Stuttgart.

Visitation was held Friday, June 12, from 10-11 a.m. with memorial service to immediately follow at Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service in Lake Village.

John Thomas Rollins, 78, of Searcy, long-time teacher/coach at Des Arc High School, died Monday, June 15, 2015 in Searcy, Arkansas. He was born May 14, 1937 in Marshall, Arkansas to Otha and Billie Ratchford Rollins.

John moved to Des Arc when his father established the Rollins Butane Gas Co. here. His mother, Billie, was a long-time clerk in the Des Arc Utilities office.

He was a 1955 graduate of Des Arc High School. After college, he returned to Des Arc High School where he taught history and coached football and track.

His teams won numerous championships and players set records in football.

He coached the Des Arc Eagles to two undefeated seasons, 1965 and 1976 (there were no state playoffs in 1965). His 1976 team went on to win the state championship after a disappointing runner-up position the year before. His Eagles were in the state playoffs four times with a 7-3 record.

He received State Championship Awards at the National Coaches of the Year Clinic in 1965 and 1976 Three of his players were named All-American: John Wayne Cunningham, Jerry Saxton and Ronnie Elam.

Also, coached by Rollins, Elam was All Time Passing Leader for Arkansas.

He coached one All-Pro Defensive Back at Des Arc High School: Cliff Harris, quarterback on the undefeated team in `1965. Harris went on to play professional football with the Dallas Cowboys but always maintained a connection with his former coach at Des Arc. Rollins helped coach the University of Arkansas at Monticello to the Arkansas Intercollegiate Championship in 1979 His public service career included 23 years as a volunteer firefighter in Des Arc and Monticello; served as fire chief for Des Arc; was a 50 year Mason, and vol-

John Thomas Rollins unteered for countless community services throughout his years.

John always said, “Des Arc will always be my home” where he loved the hunting, fishing, and most of all the people whose lives he touched.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara Ballowe Rollins; two daughters, Kathy (Roger) Helmle and Jamie (John) Rayburn, of Searcy; three grandchildren, Leigh Campbell (Jace) Johnson, Kyle Campbell and Laura Beth (Logan) Vickery; two great granddaughters, Lynlee and Langley Vickery; one sister, Dene (Jim) Finney, other family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p. m. today, Thursday, June 18, at Garth Funeral Home Chapel in Des Arc officiated by Rev. Jim Gilliam, Methodist minister, of Searcy, and Bro. Scott Skarda of Des Arc, pastor of Family Christian Fellowship in Hazen.

Interment will be in the Lakeside Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Kyle Campbell, Jere Finney, Kyle Finney, John Finney, John Rayburn and Roger Helmle.

Honorary pallbearers are all former football/basketball players and students.

On-line guest register www.garthfuneralhome.co m.

Michael Booker dies at Baptist Health Michael Douglas Booker, age 63, died Tuesday June 9 at Baptist Health in Little Rock. He was born May 14, 1952 at Clarendon the son of John Wesley and Joyce Mae Deaton Booker.

Mike is survived by his wife; Kay Coleman Booker of Clarendon, one son; Chris Booker (Sunni) of Jonesboro, his mother; Joyce Mae Booker, one brother; Randy Booker (Rita) of Clarendon, two grandchildren; Emery and Grady Booker.

Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Friday June 12 at Bethlehem MB Church.

Burial will be at McCurley Cemetery, Holly Grove.

Daniel Sorum, Carlisle, dies Daniel Jay Sorum, 64, of Carlisle, Ar. passed June 9, 2015.

He was preceded in death by; Father; Darryl Sorum; Mother Marvyl Jeffers; Brother; Jeffrey Sorum.

Survivers include; Daughter; Marvel ( Jason) Stovesand, Son’s; Scott (Tina) Sorum, Michael (Helena) Sorum; Grandchildren; Jayson, Traven, Meyah & Zoey. Online guest book at www.weemsfamilyfuneralsevices.com

Linda Kay Spencer, was former Clarendon teacher Linda Kay Spencer,age 66, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2015 at St Vincents Hospital in Little Rock. A daughter of Walter "Rudy" and Catherine Henderson, she was born in Forrest City. Linda graduated from college with a BSE in education and completed 31 years of teaching, with 28 years in Clarendon and 3 in Forrest City.

She was a member of CEA, AEA & NEA-AEA executive committee board member, Kiwanis Club secretary and was instrumental in the Memorial Scholarship Program for Clarendon High School. Linda was a great sports enthusiast in general and greatly supported the CHS teams.

She and Joseph Woody Spencer were married June 13, 1971 and were privileged to share 37 years together before his death on May 4,2008. Favorite hobbies included photography, singing, travel and without question...being with the grandchildren !!

Linda was an active member of the Clarendon United Methodist Church She was preceded in death by her parents, Rudy & Catherine Henderson and husband, Joe Spencer.

Survivors are daughters, Katherine S. Nichols (Clarendon), and Heather S. Clawitter and husband, Dustin (Norphlet); Sister: Betty Medford & husband, Lonnie (Brinkley); Grandson: John Spencer-Schiele (Hot Springs);Granddaughters; Taylor Spencer (Arkadelphia) Kira and Ayden Nichols (Clarendon) andmany beloved neices,nephews, cousins and extended family and friends.

Visitation was 6-8 p.m.

Tuesday, June 16 at the United Methodist Church inClarendon Funeral services were held 2:00PM Wednesday June 17 at the United Methodist Church, Clarendon Interment was in Shady Grove Cemetery.

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Div of Ag expands non-GMO soybean trials LONOKE, Ark. -- The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is expanding its research into conventional or non-GMO soybean varieties as growers eye them as a way to combat escalating production costs and slipping commodity prices.

Arkansas soybean breeder Dr. Pengyin Chen and program technician Tina Hart evaluate soybeans in a test plot for desirable breeding traits. (U of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture photo) Jeremy Ross, extension soybean agronomist for the Division of Agriculture, said his trial plots are being seeded with nine conventional varieties, including four developed by the U of A System Division of Agriculture’s soybean breeder, Pengyin Chen: Ozark, UA5213C, UA5612 and UA5014C. In addition to a couple of private company varieties, this year’s trial includes two other public varieties: Virginia Tech’s highly adaptable Hutcheson and University of Tennessee‘s Ellis.

Ross began the trials last year at the request of the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board. The first year’s trials were relatively small because of the scarcity of seed.

This year, he had enough seed for growth trials in five counties: Lafayette County in southwest Arkansas, White and Prairie counties near the center of the state, Clay County in northeastern Arkansas and Crittenden County on the Mississippi River. “This spreads us out across the state,” Ross said.

The interest in non-GMO varieties comes from the growers, who find they have some key advantages: The seed is cheaper, since there are no proprietary technology fees to pay. “A good Roundup Ready variety might cost $65 to $70 a bag, our conventional varieties are $30 to $35 a bag. So there’s a cost-savings up front,” Ross said.

In some markets, there is a premium paid for non-GMO beans. “Depending on the time of year and how they’re used, farmers are getting 75 cents to $1.50 premium over Chicago Board of Trade prices.”

SOYBEAN UPDATE -- Jeremy Ross, extension soybean agronomist for the U of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, talks to a group on a field tour during the 2013 Arkansas Rice Expo. (U of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture photo by Fred Miller) “The biggest reason, in the last year or so, is the demand for non-GMO beans for

the poultry industry. Some of the companies coming into northeast Arkansas are starting the demand for chickens raised with non-GMO feed,” Ross said.

Then there’s the option to save seed to use for the next growing season. Farmers using non-conventional, privately bred varieties are forbidden from saving seed for their own use the next season.

The rise of herbicide resistant weeds such as pigweed has also been a factor, said Prairie County Extension Staff Chair Brent Griffin.

“The resistance issue has really changed people’s mindset,” he said.

“There are seven glyphosate resistant weeds now and other weeds that are resistant to other herbicides.”

Griffin said farmers in his county who have been growing non-GMO soybean varieties are finding they perform just as well as the non-conventional ones.

“They’ve been able to use conventional weed control to control the resistant weeds and still make 55- to 60-bushel soybeans,” he said. With falling commodity prices and profit margins at the razor’s edge, “They’ve got their backs against the wall” and saving on the technology fees, plus getting a premium, make non-GMOs a good bet.

Griffin said of the non-GMO market, ”Growers are watching it. It’s not a niche or specialty crop anymore. People are willing to spend the money for it.”

The growers pursuing non-GMOs most aggressively, whether soybean or corn, are those who have on-site storage. In addition to a premium for delivering after harvest, those growers who can harvest, dry and hold their grain for delivery when the poultry companies need it earn more.

This year’s trial varieties are clustered in maturity groups 4.9 and 5.6. “We tried to have varieties with similar maturity groups so growers did not have to go back in the field two or three times to didn’t want the growers to have to go back to the field two or three times to harvest.”

“With this variety testing program, we are hoping to get more information on how these varieties will perform in field situations,” he said.

Ross said he expects his non-GMO trial to expand next year to 10 counties.

For more information about soybean production, contact your county extension office or visit www.uaex.edu or http://Arkansascrops.com.

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Week of June 8 Days of field work: 7 Top Soil Moisture: 50% short, 50% adequate Sub Soil Moisture: 100% adequate Livestock Condition: Fair Main Activities: Dry weather allowed for accelerated planting of soybeans.

Rice, sorghum and corn are being irrigated. Hay was being cut and baled.

Timely rainfall would be welcomed as soil have rapidly dry from wind and heat.

Growing Progress: Corn: 50% tasseled Rice: 100% planted, 98% emerged Soybean: 90% planted, 75% emerged, 10% blooming Cotton:100%emerged 100% Sorghum: emerged Crop Condition: Corn: 20% Poor, 75% Fair Rice: 30% Poor, 80% Fair Soybeans: 20% Poor, 80% Fair Cotton: 50% Poor, 50% Fair Sorghum: 25% Poor, 75% Fair Hay/Pasture: 100% Fair

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2015 Looks to Be a Pivotal Year While current land values have generally trended lower this past year in comparison to the sharp increases of recent years, results of farm and ranch income at year’s end could shift land market dynamics, according to Farmers National Company, the nation’s leading farm and ranch real estate company.

“Harvest results of 2015 will make it a pivotal year, which could impact the land market for several years,” said Randy Dickhut, AFM, Vice President of Real Estate Operations of Farmers National Company. “Farm and ranch income will drive the direction. A great deal could happen between now and November.”

Dickhut says margin compression is occurring as a result of lower grain prices and steady input costs. He believes higher grain prices this fall would stabilize land values; however, lower prices could push values downward.

While farm and ranch profits are forecast to be lower in 2015 affecting annual cash flows, agriculture overall remains financially strong due to past prolfits. Operators working to shore up financial stress brought on by overextending cash flow may be looking for strategies to improve their finances. This could lead to a boost in sales as property owners work to right balance sheets, according to Dickhut.

Location and quality of land continue to be the main drivers of pricing for individual tracts. The stability of this market is maintained by a lower supply of land for sale, contrasted with a continued demand for quality properties.

Farmers National Company statistics show the volume of properties for sale is down 40 percent over the past six months, as compared to the past two years. “The current level of available land is having a real impact on farm and ranch operations looking to expand,” said Dickhut. “Demand is still good for quality land. The market just isn’t as aggressive as in the past few years, so values are drifting sideways to lower.”

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The market slowdown can, in some ways, be blamed on the absence of tax policy changes, which helped prompt sales this past year to some degree. While land values are down nearly 10 percent in most areas, price softening is happening at different rates in each region.

For example, sales in the Northwest have been brisk, as the California drought is driving activity north. The Southern Delta region hasn’t seen much decline, while parts of the Midwest are experiencing significant drops in value.

While current buyers are predominantly active farmers and ranchers adding land to their operations, interest from investment funds and individuals is on the rise. In addition, generational land transfers continue to play a large role in market movements, as many inheriting land choose to sell.

“With the softening of land values, some investors are looking at this as an opportune time to buy,” said Dickhut. “Land is considered a low risk long-term investment, so we will see these types of buyers jumping into the land market more and more over the next several years.”

Demand for cropland and grazing land from owner operators remains good, but buyers are being more realistic in what they will pay given lower grain prices. Land professionals are recommending that sellers be more realistic in evaluating the quality of their land and the expected selling price in order to have a successful sale.

According to Dickhut, long term economic trends look positive in relation to land values and ag markets.

Demand for feed grains and protein sources by China and other world markets will remain strong long term as the growing world population has a desire to eat better.

“Demand for our products creates a positive outlook,” said Dickhut. “Any adjustments to values and sales activity are likely to be slow and steady so the impact won’t be overwhelming.

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June 30 webinar to discuss legal status of UAVs in agriculture FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -While having a remotely controlled eye in the sky has proven useful for the police and military and by private citizens for entertainment, developing regulations for use of these unmanned aerial systems in commercial settings has been difficult at best.

On June 30, the National Agricultural Law Center will host a webinar: “Unmanned Aerial Systems in Agriculture: Preparing for Legal Issues.”

The webinar “will address the current legal and future status of Unmanned Aerial Systems and vehicles -- commonly known as drones,” said Rusty Rumley, senior staff attorney for the law center. “Many in the industry see agricultural use of UAVs to have enormous potential; a potential that’s already a reality overseas.

“We’ll be discussing the current rules for UAV operation, as well as proposed regulations for small commercial UAVs that the Federal Aviation Administration released in February,” he said. “We’ll also examine several state laws meant to deal with concerns over privacy, nuisance and tres-

pass.”

Rumley added, “we will also look at specific examples of how these statutes have tied in with what is commonly known as ‘ag gag’ statutes that aim to prevent surveillance of private farm operations, and with instances where UAVs may be used to interfere with hunting and fishing.”

For registration information, visit http://nationalaglawcenter.org/consortium/uavwebinar/.

The webinar speakers are: Peggy Kirk Hall, Ohio State University Agricultural Law and Taxation Program. She is an assistant professor and field specialist in agricultural and resource law.

Rusty Rumley, National Agricultural Law Center.

Rumley serves as a senior staff attorney at the National Agricultural Law Center.

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Conservation, Crop Insurance and Tax Dollars By Rachael Meyer, rachaelm@cfra.org, Center for Rural Affairs The federal crop insurance program provides an agricultural safety net, and crop insurance premium subsidies were created to increase usage of these risk management tools. The federal government subsidizes, on average, 62 percent of crop insurance premiums annually.

Crop insurance guarantees income year after year, but does not require much at all in terms of good soil and water conservation.

And nothing in the federal crop insurance program prevents or discourages the increased planting of marginal land or land that is unsuitable for row cropping in order to increase insured acres. And crop insurance policies will ultimately guarantee revenue on every acre, regardless of how large the operation grows.

Congress took money out of programs that support conservation such as the Conservation Stewardship Program, all in the name of budget cuts. But,

at the same time, they spent $58.7 billion (from 2003-2012) on crop insurance premium subsidies and administrative and loss reimbursements for insurance companies like Wells Fargo, which had $1.4 trillion in assets in 2013, and Ace, which had a $2.7 billion net income in 2012.

It begs the question, why put money toward conserving the soil and water we rely on for food when so much money goes into a crop insurance system that neither requires nor encourages efforts to protect and conserve our soil and water.

America needs to reexamine the federal crop insurance subsidy program, and call for reforms that protect the soil and water we all depend upon.

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Oven Denver Omelet, Honey Kissed Fruit, Breakfast Berry Crepes, and Lemon Quick Bread are on the menu for a summer brunch.

Serve these recipes along with juice and coffee and your brunch will be a huge hit!

Tie on your apron and enjoy preparing a brunch for your family and friends!

Food for Pantry: Janice Bell, secretary for the Oak Prairie Extension Homemakers Club, is pictured above with the Club’s food donation to the Prairie County Food Pantry for the month of June that was brought to the pantry last week. A total of 78 pounds of food was donated. This is Oak Prairie EHC’s annual project.

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By Barbara Williams, Site Director

We are grateful to have Barbara back with us while she was on vacation last week. Monday we played dominoes. Tuesday we had Bean Bag Baseball practice.

Wednesday we had Breakfast and Bingo, and Mrs. Linda Petty sang and played wonderful gospel music. The quilters finished a quilt and started a

new one. Don’t forget to bring your aluminum cans on Friday. We hope all of our seniors are staying cool. Come inside the center and beat the heat this summer. We always need help working on new quilts, puzzles, and practicing Bean Bag Baseball between the domino game breaks. There is always

something going on. Like our Facebook page Des Arc Senior Citizen Center to get our daily lunch menu. Stay tuned for Elvis news in July!

God Bless and have a great weekend!

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Oven Denver Omelet 8 eggs 1/2 cup half-and-half cream 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup finely chopped fully cooked ham ( or crumbled sausage) 1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper 1/4 cup finely chopped onions 1. In a large bowl, whisk eggs and cream. Stir in the cheese, ham, green pepper and onion. Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking dish.

2. Bake at 400° for 25 minutes or until golden brown.

Honey Kissed Fruit Salad 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained 1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained 1 cup green grapes 1 cup halved fresh strawberries 1 medium firm banana, sliced 3 tablespoons honey 2 teaspoons lime juice 1/4 teaspoon grated lime peel 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon poppy seeds Fresh mint, optional In a large bowl, combine fruit. In a small bowl, combine the honey, lime juice, peel and vanilla. Pour over fruit; gently toss to coat. Sprinkle with poppy seeds. Garnish with mint if desired.

Breakfast Berry Crepes 1/3 cup 2% milk 2 tablespoons beaten egg 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1-1/2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar 1/4 teaspoon baking powder Dash salt 2 teaspoons butter, divided FILLING: 2 ounces cream cheese, softened 3 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon confectioners' sugar, divided 4 teaspoons 2% milk 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/3 cup each fresh blueberries, strawberries and raspberries In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. In an 8-in. nonstick skillet, melt 1 teaspoon butter. Stir batter; pour about 2 tablespoons into the center of skillet.

Lift and tilt pan to evenly coat bottom.

Cook until top appears dry; turn and cook 15-20 seconds longer. Remove to a wire rack. Make 3 more crepes, adding remaining butter to skillet as needed. For filling, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth.

Spread 1 rounded tablespoon on each crepe; top with 1/4 cup fruit and roll up.

Sprinkle with remaining confectioners' sugar.

Lemon Quick Bread 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1 egg 1 cup (8 ounces) lemon yogurt 1/3 cup canola oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking soda and baking powder. In another bowl, combine the egg, yogurt, oil and lemon juice. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.

Pour into an 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 325° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

QUILTERS AT WORK: Ladies at the Des Arc Senior Citizens Center, who are proficient at quilting, help raise money for use at the Center with their quilting project. Shown above are, from left: Ruby Moon, Nola Hampton and Audrey Ingle working on a flower quilt for Betty Liska. If you want quilting done, call the Center at 256-3751.

IN MEMORIAM: EARNEST L BEST My great grandmother, for whom I was named, passed away when I was five. I clearly recall the day of her funeral in northern Michigan. It was gray, verging on rain, and so hushed. Even the windmill was still. After the service, we stood in line for the viewing. My mother lifted me so that I could press a kiss on grandma's cold cheek. It was then I understood what death meant.

But I did not understand what forever meant.

In January, 2015, my father Earnest Best, a native of Rosebud, Arkansas, stepped into eternity. It was one small step for a man who had traveled widely in his 103 years. He lived the last 12 of those years with my husband and myself, in Jacksonville, Florida and lastly in Huntsville, Alabama.

And now I know what forever means.

Forever means setting the table for two instead of three. Forever is not having someone to answer a question about the 1920's. Forever is never again having someone whisper, "Pitty pat pitty pat, don't tell nobody" when a secret is shared. Forever is not having a reason to keep a bottle of Jim Beam in the house. Forever is not having someone to listen as you read the morning paper aloud. Forever is never again rescuing a centenarian from a concerted attach from four-year old twins who want to possess his cane. Forever is a lot like never.

My father left his legacy in his books, recounting his days as a sharecropper, a student, a moonshiner, an itinerant worker, a hobo on the trains, a commercial laundry manager and a father of five. One small book is a retelling of a favorite bedtime story.

Another expresses his beliefs and his hopes for his country. Enriching his experience was his travel through 36 states, Costa Rica and Singapore. At the age of 80, he climbed and walked the Great Wall of China. He regaled thousands with his tales of hoop snakes, whitewashed mules, mountain bootleggers, pretty girls and brotherly conflicts.

It is my belief that his greatest legacy was to give five children a firm background in ethics, honesty and hard work, to have encouraged them to educate themselves, to accept those they chose to marry and those they adopted into their families. He loved children. His grandchildren and great grandchildren delighted him no end. They loved him back. The twins who routinely stole his cane also went to his room to bring him to the table when dinner was called.

In the end, he was weary of so much living. He longed for rest. It was granted him and we had to say good-bye. So it was that he stepped off this earth to continue his travels elsewhere. In my mind, I see him on the golden streets, stopping to chat with Lew Hooks or some other old friend, a tear in his eye when he catches up to his brothers, leaning over a cloud to relate a joke to an angel and then whispering, "Pitty pat, don't tell nobody."

Farewell, Old Hobo. Safe travels on those new roads. And, oh yes....I love you forever.

By Daughter, Karen de Howell Ed. Note: Earnest Best, a former Des Arc resident. is buried in Lakeside Cemetery.

Good Gospel Singing: Kasha Watson from Arnold Tabernacle Church in Kensett, center and her children were visitors to Des Arc Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Friday, June 12 bringing their sweet voices and gospel singing.

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by Activity Director, teresa henley

Hello from Des Arc Nursing and Rehabilitation Center! We hope you are staying cool.

Our garden is looking great and our mouths are watering for a taste of those veggies when they are ready.

We had visitors on Friday afternoon. Kasha Watson from Arnold Tabernacle Church in Kensett and her children sang for the residents. Their sweet gospel voices were wonderful.

Thank you and come again!

We are continuing to celebrate National CNA Week. On Thursday, we will have a “Bad Hair Day”.

We will be recognizing our

Resident Fathers for Father’s Day at 2:00 p.m.

The Disciples will be here on Friday. We will have Bingo and Snowball will make her afternoon visits at 3:00 p.m.

The Assembly of God friends will be here on Saturday at 2:00 p.m.

Father’s Day is Sunday, June 21. Give your Dad, Brother, Uncle, Grandfather or someone you admire who is a father a hug and say thank you.

Next Thursday, we will be having our resident’s birthday party for the month of June. Come out and help us celebrate. We will have cake and all the trimmings.

Next week, we will have shopping for the residents, play games, watch movies, excercise, listen to the news, play Bingo and Snowball will make her visits.

Come out and visit with us. We would love to have you come and play games, help us with crafts and even call a Bingo Game! Be careful!

We have some competitive Bingo players.

Until next time, we hope you have a great rest of the week.

Teresa Henley Activity Director

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June Plea Day Hearings The following cases were heard before Judge Tom Hughes in Plea Day Hearings held at Des Arc and DeValls Bluff for the Northern and Southern Districts: NORTHERN Bradley Sanner charged with Possession of Controlled Substance-Class D Felony. Motion to Suppress granted.

Marilyn Sue King charged with Theft of Property-Class A Misdemeanor, Lottery Fraud-Class D Felony x3 and Tampering with Physical EvidenceClass D Felony. Entered Plea of Guilty. Sentenced to 60 months Supervised Probation plus Court Cost, Fines and Fees. Theft by Receiving Nolle Prossed.

Jessica Lanell Duke charged with Probation Revocation-Class D Felony and Probation RevocationClass U Felony Reset for July 21, 2015.

Vicky Leigh Hunt charged with Failure to Appear-Class D Felony, Theft

by Receiving-Class D Felony and Criminal Mischief-First Degree-Class D Felony. Reset for August 18, 2015.

Scott Eric Sponsler charged with Sexual Assault-Fourth Degree-Class D Felony. Reset for August 18, 2015.

Angela C. Mackey charged with Possesson of Controlled SubstanceSchedule I, II Meth Cocaine-Class D Felony and Furnishing Prohibited Articles-Class B Felony. Reset for July 21, 2015.

Justin Dallas Wiggins charged with Probation Revocation-Class U Felony and Attempt to Defeat a Drug Screening Test Required by Terms of Probation-Class B Misdemeanor.

Reset for July 21, 2015.

Steven Sanders charged with Possession of Schedule IV or Schedule V Substance with Purpose to Deliver-Class D Felony x2, Possession of Depressants or Stimulants-Class U

Felony x2. Entered a Plea of Guilty. Sentenced to 60 months Supervised Probation plus Court Costs and Fees.

Denna Lynn Wyatt charged with Theft of Property-Class D Felony. Reset for August 18, 2015.

Brennan J. Cross charged with Possession of Controlled Substance Schedule I, II Meth Cocaine-Class D Felony, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia-Class A Misdemeanor, Simultaneous Possession of Drugs and Firearms-Class Y Felony.

Entered Plea of Guilty.

Sentenced to Six Months Probation plus Court Costs, Fines and Fees.

Sarah Nicole Ripper charged with Theft of Property-Class D Felony x2 and Forgery-Second DegreeClass C Felony. Reset for July 21, 2015.

Tommy Pickel charged with Possession of Meth Cocaine with Purpose to Deliver-Class C Felony and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia-Manu Meth/Cocaine-Class B Felony. Entered Plea of Guilty. Sentenced to 66 months ADC. David Dorathy charged with Possession of Firearm

by Certain Persons-Class B Felony. Nolle Prossed.

Jarrod Allen Felkins charged with Rape-Class Y Felony. Reset for July 21, 2015.

Cody A. Edwards charged with Residential Burglary-Class B Felony, Theft of Property-Class D Felony and Fleeing-Class D Felony. Reset for July 21, 2015.

Ethan D. Reaves charged with Furnishing Prohibited Articles-Class C Felony.

Reset for July 21, 2015.

Ramona Kay Clendenin charged with Furnishing Prohibited Articles-Class C Felony-x2. Reset for July 21, 2015.

Donald Dewayne Kirkland charged with Revocation. Reset for July 21, 2015.

Charles Cobb charged

with Sexual Indecency with a Child-Class D Felony.

Reset for August 18, 2015.

Jelecia M. Jackson charged with Revocation and Battery-Second Degree-Class D Felony. Reset for July 21, 2015.

Johnathan Taylor Modlin charged with Revocation. Reset for July 21, 2015.

Cassie Evans charged with Aggravated Assault upon Certified Law Enforcement Officer or an Employee of a Correctional Facility-Class D Felony.

Reset for Juy 21, 2015.

Willie Ray Hambrick charged with Possession of Firearms by Certain Persons-Class D Felony. Reset for August 18, 2015.

SOUTHERN Rafe Hollander charged with Probation Revocation. Withdraw Petition.

Elbert Jones III charged with Probation Revocation. Set for July 20, 2015.

Necko Lanhorn charged with Aggravated Assault.

Sentenced to 60 months Probation plus court cost and fines.

Ron J. Taylor charged with Possession of Schedule VI Controlled Substance with Purpose to Deliver, Simultaneous Possession of Drugs and Firearms x3, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia x3. Sentenced to 84 months Supervised Probation plus Court Costs and Fines.

Dominique Lovett charged with Possession of Schedule VI Substance with Purpose to Deliver, Simultaneous Possession of Drugs and Firearms x3 and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia x3. Pre-trial July 20, 2015. Jury Trial September 15, 2015.

Dequincy Wilson charged with Possession of Schedule VI Controlled Substance with Purpose to Deliver. Reset for July 20, 2015.

Carl E. Burnett, Jr., charged with Battery-First Degree. Sentenced to 60 months Supervised Proba-

gree. Guilty. Sentenced to Fine and Cost of $700.00 and 20 days Prairie County Jail suspended upon payment of Fine and Cost and Five days Community Service. Disorderly Conduct charge merged.

Amanda G. Capshaw, Des Arc, charged with Public Intoxication/Drinking in Public. Bond Forfeited.

Frenchelle J. King, Brinkley, charged with Child Protection Act x2.

Continued to June 22, 2015.

Paul Fenning, Little Rock charged with Driving on Suspended or RevokeddDriver License. Continued to June 22, 2015.

Anthony Darren Burnett, Des Arc, charged with Public Intoxication/Drinking in Public and Disorderly Conduct-Class C Misde-

meanor. Bond Forfeited.

Jelicia M. Jackson, North Little Rock, charged with Violation of No Contact Order. Plead Not Guilty.

Hearing set for July 9, 2015.

Johnathan Modlin, Des Arc, charged with Criminal Mischief and Terroristic Threatening. Guilty. Sentenced to 45 days Prairie County Jail.

Demario Andrew Lindsey, Conway, charged with Disorderly Conduct-Class C Misdemeanor and Obstructing Governmental Operations. Guilty. Sentenced to 30 days Prairie County Jail.

Justin Dallas Wiggins, Des Arc, chargerd with Attempt to Defeat Drug Screen. Bound to Circuit Court.

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Kenneth Anderson charged with Aggravated Assault and Battery-Third Degree x2. Set for July 20, 2015.

Marilyn Sue King charged with Lottery Fraud x3 and Tampering with Physical Evidence. Sentenced to 60 months Probation plus Court Costs and Fines.

Crystal Danielle Larkin charged with Domestic Battering-Third Degree.

Reset for August 18,2 015.

Angela Herrera charged with Permitting Abuse of a Child. Pre-trial set for June 21, 2015.

Victor Penn charged with Theft of PropertyLost, Mislaid or Delivered

by Mistake. Reset for July 20, 2015.

Madison H. Walker charged wtih Theft and Criminal Trespass. Reset for July 20, 2015.

Jason Edward Holmes charged with Possession of Methamphetamine or Cocaine with Purpose to Deliver and Drug Paraphernalia. Set for Pre-trail July 20.

Roger Wallace charged with Probation Revocation.

Reset for July 20, 2015.

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

Failure to Appear. Issue Warrant.

Jacob Daniel charged with Possession of Schedule I or II Controlled Substance that is not Meth or Cocaine with Purpose to Deliver, Possession of Schedule VI Controlled Substance with Purpose to Deliver and Drug Paraphernalia x2. Reset for Pretrial July 20, 2015.

Carl Stewart charged with Fleeing. Reset for July 20, 2015.

The following information was obtained from the records in the County Clerk’s office at the Prairie County Courthouse in Des Arc on June 9, 2015:

Marriage License Alexander Daniel Wyatt, 26, DeValls Bluff and Alysa Dawne Russell, 26, DeValls Bluff

Land Transfers Quitclaim Deed Carolyn Sanner DeGunion, Grantor, hand paid by the Carolyn Sanner DeGunion Revocable Trust, Grantee, the following lands lying in the Northern District of Prairie County: Lot 2 in the Norman Addition to the Town of Des Arc. Warranty Deed John L. Wilkins, surviving spouse of Hilary A. Wilkins, deceased, Grantor, hand paid by Mike McDaniels, Grantee, the following described real property in the Northern District of Prairie County: LESS AND ACCEPT a Part of the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 28, T4N, R7W being more particularly described as Beginning at the NW Corner of the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4; Thence East Along the Right of Way of Pryor Road, a Distance of 420 feet; Thence South 520 Feet; Thence West 420 Feet; Thence North 520 Feet to the Point of Beginning containing 5.014 Acres, more

or less.

Warranty Deed John L. Wilkins, surviving spouse of Hilary A. Wilkins, deceased, Grantor, hand paid by Carolyn Diane Hanks, Grantee, the following described real property situated in the Northern District of Prairie County: The South Part of the E 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of Section 21, T4N, R7W containing 30 acres, more or less and the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 28, T4N, R7W containing 40 acres, more or less.

LESS AND EXCEPT a Part of the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 28, T4N, R7W in the Northern District of Prairie County being more particularly described as Beginning at the NW Corner of the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4; Thence East along the Right of Way of Pryor Road a distance of 420 feet; Thene South 520 feet; Thence West 420 feet; Thence North 520 feet to the Point of Beginning containing 5.014 acres, more or less.

Warranty Deed Mari Beth Henderson (by Jamie Pool, her attornney in fact), Jamie Pool and John Pool, Grantors, hand paid by Abbey Eans and Benjamin Eans, Grantees, the following land lying in the County of Prairie, State of Arkansas: Lot 65 of Hamilton-Siitonen to the City of Des Arc.

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District Court News The following cases were before District Judge Robert Abney in District Court Hearings held on Monday, June 16: CITY CASES Jimmy Lee Chase, Des Arc, charged with Public Intoxication/Drinking in Public x2. Failed to Appear.

Douglas L. Caruthers, Des Arc, charged with Failure to Pay. Failed to Appear. Issue Letter.

Jeremiah L. McMillen, Des Arc, charged with Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver License/Class A Misdemanor. Plead Not Guilty.

Hearing set for July 9, 2015.

Cassie Evans, Des Arc, charged with Resisting Arrest-Class A Misdemeanor, Disorderly Conduct-Class C Misdemeanor and Domestic Battering-Third De-

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Clarendon, charged with Careless/Prohibited Driving, Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver LicenseClass A Misdemeanor, Failure to Appear on a Written Summons x2 and DWIFirst. Sentencing set for June 22, 2015.

Brian T. Sanner, Des Arc, charged with Display of Lighting Devices. Bond Forfeited.

Lisa A. Anderson, Griffithville, charged with Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver LicenseClass A Misdemeanor.

Failed to Appear. Issue Warrant.

Johnny Lynn Baty, Ward, charged with Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver License-Class A Misdemeanor.

Guilty.

Sentenced to Fine and Cost of $285.00.

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Tel: (870) 256-3104 (870) 256-3070 Hwy 11 (4 miles north of Des Arc) Bill and Shaley Calhoun, Owners

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Irrigation System Installation & Repairs

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CLASSIFIEDS, SERVICES, LEGALS Real Estate Now Is the Time to Buy!!

INTEREST RATES ARE LOW! 2 Bdr, 1 Ba, Remodeled, Storm Shelter, 108 Whippoorwill.................$ 47,500.

5 Acres, Near Lake Des Arc, Bayou - Owner Finance........................$ 21,000.

3 Ac Trac near Lake Des Arc & Bayou Des Arc (Owner Finance) $9,000 to $13,000.

NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE: In accordance with Act 576 of Arkansas, Garth Mini Storage, 512 Anderson St., Des Arc, Ar intends to sell the contents of its leased space #15 J Eans, # 28 N Buckner, on June 27, 2015. Auction beginning at 8 a. m. Lien is enforced to satisfy operator’s claim of delinquent rent.

Charges may be paid before sale.

Terms Cash; unit sold as one lot.

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ESTATE SALE

Janice Huffstickler,Broker

Betty Love Residence 412 Pike St - Des Arc, AR

DES ARC REALTY 1304 Main Street - Des Arc, Ar 72040 - 870-256-5223

Need to . . .

BUY IT! SELL IT! FIND IT! We Can Help!

Up to 25 Words: $6.00

8 am - 5 pm -

EVERYTHING PRICED TO SELL! For Information, contact Delilah Odom, 501-516-6456

Call 870-256-4254 Before 5:00 PM Tuesday White River Journal Des Arc, AR

Need Your CDL? Don’t Just Drive. Drive the Best. Drive Maverick.

Maverick Transportation is now offering sponsored CDL training • Paid tuition, housing, meals, transportation and more during CDL school & at Maverick once CDL school is complete • 1st year students are averaging well over $50k ¿rst year • 21 years old and stable work history a must.

• Arkansas residents needed now for local openings.

Call 844-371-8500, visit www.drivemaverick.com or email recruiting@maverickusa.com

W E BU Y SCR AP WILL REMOVE OLD VEHICLES, scrap metal, batteries, etc., for fair price. Call Steve Sanner at 870-256-5178.

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ANIMALS Catahoula/Great FREE: Pyrenees: 2 males, 3 females. Call 256-3307 or 501-516-6633.

1f FOR SALE: Blue Heeler Dogs; 3 females, 1 male; $100 each. Call 870-2565645.

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STATEWIDE CLASSIFIEDS Call Eva or Linda at 1-800-569-8762 to place your ad here!

HELP WANTED Full-Time Computer Graphics Position - The Saline Courier, located in Benton, is offering an excellent opportunity for the right individual. Fast paced, detail and deadline oriented, computer graphics full-time position. Must be adept at Adobe CS3, specifically In Design and Photoshop. Good design skills with creativity an absolute. IT ability a plus.

Mon-Fri 8-5, benefits include; paid holidays, sick days and vacation. Good group insurance plan and 401k. Email resume – adbuilder72018@ gmail.com.

OMP Warren is Hiring!

Various positions for day & night shifts

OPEN POSITIONS INCLUDE: • Experienced Production All Departments • Production Trainers

Star ng pay is equivalent to $10.00 an hour Interested Candidates should apply at your local

Department of Workforce Services.

Ozark Mountain Poultry, Inc is a privately held company specializing in premium poultry products that offers a competitive compensation and benefits packag to all employees. Our mission is to provide our customers better value, employees better opportunities and investors better returns.

HELP WANTED TRUCK DRIVERS DRIVERS - DILLON TRANSPORT INC LOCAL DRIVERS - Class A CDL, 18 mos. experience. Average $900/week.

Raises every 90 days. New Petes, KW's w/automatic, Sirius, GPS, E-logs, More! 901612-3939 www.dillontransport.com DRIVERS- AVERITT EXPRESS Start Pay: 40 to 43.5 CPM + Fuel Bonus! Get Home EVERY Week + Excellent Benefits. CDL-A req. Recent T/T Schools Grads Welcome.

Call 888-602-7440 or apply @ AverittCareers.com. Equal Opportunity Employer - Females, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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To advertise our Life Time Warranty PREMIUM SIDING, WINDOWS OR METAL ROOF For our upcoming

brochure. Save Hundreds.

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TRAINING/EDUCATION

MEDICAL BILLING SPECIALISTS NEEDED! Train to become a Medical Office Specialist at Ayers Career College! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED!

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866-668-8681 AUCTION

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ESTATE AUCTION

Sat. June 27, 15 @ 10 a.m.

117 Camellia St. Hot Springs, AR.

Nice 3 BR Brick, 1 1/2 Bth, Corner Lot, Landscaped, Auto, Household Info-Pict-Auctionzip.com ID 19078 Neal Davis Auction & Realty Co. AALB #1 PB 6564 501-940-2138 Jason Davis, AALB 1202 SA 72536 501-454-3382

8 am - 12 Noon

June 18, 19, 20

PAYING FAIR PRICE FOR SCRAP METAL - Call Leon Inman, 870-659-0873 or 501858-9367. No amount too large or too small. We can load.

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DRIVERS: $3,000 Orientation Completion Bonus! $3,000 Driver Referral Bonus! Great Pay (New hires min 800/wk guarantee)! CDL-A OTR Exp. Req. 1-888-335-1785 6/4/cc

AUCTION 9:00 a.m.

Items on sale include: lift chair, 4-pc. bedroom suite, curio cabinet, end table, household items, chair cushions, Corelleware, women’s clothes (10-12), shoes (size 9), purses, flower arrangements, throw pillows -

WE BUY SCRAP ES T AT E S AL E

Drivers: Dedicated, Regional, Local and OTR. $3,000.00 Orientation Completion Bonus!

Great Pay (New hires min 800.00/wk guarantee)! CDL-A 1 yr. Exp. Call Today: 1-855-3505572 6/18/4p

Saturday, June 27

Thursday, Friday & Saturday 4 pm - 6 pm

NEED DRIVERS

Martha Johnson Estate 204 Hamilton Des Arc, AR

See these listings at www.ezmls.com

LIST WITH US - FOR SURE SALE!

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Auctioneer's note: Sat. we will sell at public auction the estate of Mrs. Martha Johnson. It will consist of but not be limited to: 2 nice bedroom suites, nice pitcher pump, double door frig., upright freezer, washer/dryer, living room suite, roll top desk, flat screen tv, drop leaf tables, glider rocker, wooden rocking chair, coffee tables, end tables, silverware, oil lamps, microwave, china cabinet, Christmas dishes, pots & pans, weed eater, lawn mower, possibly some guns from private collection, '97 Ford ext cab P/U and many other items too numerous to mention. 10% Buyers Premium on all items sold. View pictures on our website.

McPherson Auctions 470 Ricusky Road Stuttgart, AR 72160 870-672-2647 AALB #1609 www.mcphersonauctions.com 6/18/2c

Des Arc High School is seeking a Secretary for the Principal’s office for the 2015-2016 school year.

Job Requirements: Strong computer skills and ability to work with the public. Experience preferred. Applications may be downloaded at http://desarc.wmsc.k12.ar.us/ or picked up at the administrative office. Applications may be emailed to kesslerj@desarc.wmsc.k12.ar. us or brought to the office.

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Notice of Public Hearing A Public Hearing is scheduled for July 6, 2015, at 6:00 p. m.

The Hearing will be held at the Des Arc City Hall Council Chambers. The purpose of the Hearing is to receive comments from the citizens of Des Arc concerning an amendment to the official zoning map.

The proposed amendment will change a part of the South part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 11, Township 4 North, Range 5 West, from commercial to R-1, single family residence.

This Hearing is being held at the request of Janice Huffstickler.

A regularly scheduled meeting of the Des Arc Zoning & Planning Commission will immediately follow the meeting.

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CLASSIFIED AD RATE $6.00 Minimum 25 Words Or Less Extra Words: 15c Ea.

DON’T BE A VICTIM OF MEDICARE FRAUD! Billions of dollars are stolen from seniors every year.

The Arkansas Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) wants every beneficiary in Arkansas to understand that PREVENTION is the most cost-effective way to stop Medicare fraud.

Be proactive by following three simple steps: (1) Protect your personal information (2) Detect errors and fraud by reading your Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) (3) Report any suspicious billing on your MSN to the Arkansas SMP

REPORT FRAUD! It’s YOUR money!

1-866-726-2916

Paid for by a grant from the Administration for Community Living (ACL).

The Arkansas SMP grant is administered by the Arkansas Department of Human Services Division of Aging & Adult Services www.daas.ar.gov/asmp.html | www.facebook.com/arsmp

If You had a HOMEOWNER’S PROPERTY DAMAGE CLAIM While insured by any of the following Insurance Companies in the last 5 years, YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO COMPENSATION American Family • Liberty Mutual Federal Insurance (Chubb) Nationwide • State Farm Farmers Fire Ins. Exchange Farmers Insurance Company, Inc. Allstate • Safeco

Please contact: CASEY CASTLEBERRY Murphy, Thompson, Arnold, Skinner & Castleberry

for a FREE CONSULTATION 1-888-902-5580 Batesville, Arkansas

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2015 Steamboat Days Winners

Chili Cookoff Winner: Winner of the 2015 Steamboat Days Chili Cookoff was Billy Hinson, right. Bobby Joe Brooks, chairman, left, presented Hinson with a $100.00 First Place prize. With Billy is his daughter, Lily.

BBQ Winners: Pictured are Kiss My Q BBQ of North Lit- Bass Tournament Winner: Wade Allwhite was the Photo Below: Placing Second in the Steamboat Days tle Rock-Exotic Winners and Overall 2015 Steamboat Days winner in the 2015 Steamboat Days Bass Tournacookoff were Kent Childers, center and Kyle DeVore, right. BBQ Contest Grand Champions ment held on Saturday, June 6, at Des Arc Bayou.

They received $50 for their efforts from Bobby Joe Brooks.

Wade was also the Big Bass winner.

Bobby Joe and wife, Mary Lou sponsored the cookoff.

Contributions were made by Jan McFarlin and Chet Greenwood

Museum plans activities for “Outdoor Month” “By Presidential proclamation, June is Great Outdoors Month, a time to be active outside and enjoy some of our natural resources,” says Monica Smith.

Smith says, “Celebrate Great Outdoors Month at Lower White River Museum State Park with a free historic games program on Saturday, June 27, at 10 a.m. Enjoy a bit of yesteryear as you make great outdoor memories!”

For more information,

Best of Ribs: Austin McDaniel presents Best of Ribs award to Slappin Butt BBQ of Little Rock

contact Monica Smith, Museum Program Assistant at Lower White River Museum State Park, 2009 Main Street, Des Arc, AR 72040.

Phone (870) 256-3711 Fax (870) 256-9202. E-mail: monica.f.smith@arkansas. gov.

The Lower White River Museum State Park is one of 52 state parks administered by the State Parks Division of the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism.

Kocourek Building at Hazen on National Historic Register The Kocourek and Son Hardware building at Hazen in Prairie County is one of nine Arkansas properties that have been listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the country’s official list of historically significant properties, Arkansas Historic Preservation Program Director Frances McSwain announced today.

Kocourek and Son Hardware at 110 East Front Street was built in 1906 and housed a prominent Hazen business.

“Kocourek and Son Hardware operated in this building from the time of the building’s construction in 1906-1907 until the business closed in 2002,” according to the National Register nomination. “The business opened during

Hazen’s commercial prime in the late nineteenth century when Hazen was the leading commercial center in Lonoke County, and when it closed it claimed to be the longest continuously operating business between Memphis and Little Rock.”

The AHPP is the Department of Arkansas Heritage agency responsible for identifying, evaluating, registering and preserving the state’s cultural resources.

Other agencies are the Arkansas Arts Council, the Delta Cultural Center in Helena, the Old State House Museum, the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission, the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center and the Historic Arkansas Museum.

Teenagers arrested at McCrory for bomb threat

By Sara Janak Two teenage boys were arrested in connection to threats made against a Woodruff County school, Arkansas State Police say.

Students were evacuated from the school Thursday, May 25, after threats of an explosion. State police took two teenagers into custody, according to police spokesman Bill Sadler said in a news release.

“Both have been students at McCrory High School,” Sadler said.

The two teens, whose names haven't been released because of their age, are being held in a juvenile facility and will be brought before a juvenile court, Sadler said.

Class of 1959 held June meeting Members of the DAHS Class of 1959 are holding monthly meetings and all classmates are invited.

The June meeting was held t the Sno-White Dairy Bar on Tuesday, June 16, 12 noon with only three class members attending: Kay Garth, Ed Smith and Barbara Branham Merrell

This Week’s Special at

Chunky Munky Footlongs $ 00 * Meat Ball * Ham * Cold Cut * Veggie * Spicy Italian

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SPECIAL Begins Thurs., June 18 - Good thru Wednesday, June 24 WATCH FOR OUR SPECIALS EACH WEEK 13th and Main Street - Des Arc - 870-256-4847

Duck Calling Winner: Mathew Wallace, right, first place winner in Duck Calling competition. Radius Baker, left, presenting Mathew his prize

THE BOTTOMS Festival & Grand Opening

CELEBRATION! That’s right . . . we are opening the WHOLE store!!

51 N. MAIN ST. - DE VALLS BLUFF, AR 72041 - 870-998-7000 (at the intersection of North Main St (Hwy 70) & Brinkley St)

SATURDAY) JUNE 27 The festival will start at 2pm and end at dark

FREE Catfish Dinner will be provided by The Bottoms!! (from 5pm-7pm) (Must come inside to get dinner coupon) (Soft drinks will be only $1.00)

Live music by

The Sugar Creek Band from 5pm to 8pm

Shaved Ice by SNO-DAZE * Arkansas Children’s Hospital Fire Safety House Sponsored by the DeValls Bluff Fire Department

* Cake Walk (For Donations) Starting at 2:30 p. m.

Sponsored by DeValls Police Department

* Bouncy House, Obstacle Course, Rock Climbing Walls, Huge Slide, Castle, * Miniature Horse Riding Arena

BRING THE KIDS! The store will be open to purchase all your Bottoms shirts, logo shorts, yoga pants, hats and all your sporting goods needs.

BRING YOUR APPETITE AND LAWN CHAIR COME CHECK US OUT!