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Blast from the Past ! 1957 Homcoming Royalty - See Pg 14

Happy St. Patrick’s Day, March 17 What is St. Patrick’s Day ?

St. Patrick’s Day is the one day a year where everyone is a little bit Irish. In fact, almost 12 percent of Americans claim Irish ancestry and over 80 million people worldwide claim ancestral connection to the auld sod. The day is a cultural and religious celebration held on March 17, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick (c. AD 385–461), the foremost patron saint of Ireland.

Saint Patrick's Day was made an official Christian feast day in the early 17th century. The day commemorates Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland, and celebrates the heritage and culture of the Irish in general.

Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated in more countries than any other national festival.

ACTIVITIES CALENDAR THURS., MARCH 17 Des Arc Schools Report Cards go out THURS., MARCH 17, 1 PM Adult coloring & tea party Des Arc Public Library THURS., MARCH 17, Eagle Baseball-4:30pm Lady Eagle Softball-4:00 pm DABA Complex FRI., MARCH 18 School dismissed early Elem.-1:00 pm, HS 1:15 pm SATURDAY, MARCH 19 First Day of Spring SAT., MAR.19 11:30 AM-2 PM Community Easter Egg hunt Postponed to later date MON.-FRI., MAR. 21-25 Spring Break for Des Arc Schools

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Council handles numerous bid openings Tuesday night The Tuesday night meeting of the Des Arc City Council was occupied much of the time with bid openings along with the usual committee reports.

Bids were opened for numerous mowing and cleaning of city property Police: Chief Parson presented the police report that included 12 traffic tickets issued and 19 criminal charges filed that included 7 misdemeanors and 12 felonies. Chief Par-

son asked for council’s approval to begin accepting bids on the two old police cars. Alderwoman Huffstickler made a motion to allow the mayor to advertise for bids until April 19 at noon to sell the two 2010 Dodge Charger police cars that have been replaced.

Bids will be opened at the Main Street at 7:32 pm - view toward southwest April council meeting.

(Thanks to Vickie Prine for providing above cell-phone photo) Mayor Jim Garth pointNormal Sunday night television viewing was interrupted about 6:15 pm when the ed out that some repairs local Little Rock channels switched from normal scheduling to their weather personnel that were done to the backexplaining the radar, tornado warnings and projected paths of rotating storms across See COUNCIL Page 14 central Arkansas.

Although storm sirens did go off in Des Arc multiple times and there were a few tornado touchdowns in adjacent counties; there was no known wind damage or power outages here. Main impact was the 2.36”additional heavy rain on top of the 6.22” which had fallen the previous five days. The National Weather Service confirmed Monday that at least five tornadoes touched down in the state Sunday, but no injuries or deaths were reported.

Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet set for Tuesday, April 5

FRI., MAR. 25, Courtouse Closed for Good Friday ºSAT., MAR. 26, 5 PM Arkansas Heritage Wild Game Supper DeValls Bluff Gymnasium SUNDAY MARCH 27 Easter Sunday Special Church Services MON, MARCH 28, 7 PM Des Arc School Board Superintendent’s office TUES., MAR. 29, 7 PM Des Arc Baseball Draft Softball/Baseball Draw for Practice Times FRI. & SAT.,APR. 1-2, 8:30 AM Eagle Eye Archery Team State Competition Hot Springs Convention Ctr SUN., APRIL 3, 2 PM Sand Hill Cemetery Assn.

At Sand Hill Baptist Church

Storm clouds & Sirens over Des Arc Sun., Mar 13

St. Patrick, however, was not Irish. He was from Wales. Much of what is known about him comes from the “Declaration”, which was allegedly written by Patrick himself.

Patrick was a 5th-century RomanoBritish Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. It is believed that he was born in Roman Britain in the fourth century, into a wealthy Romano-British family.

According to the Declaration, at the age of sixteen, he was kidnapped by Irish raiders and taken as a slave to Gaelic Ireland. It says that he spent six years there working as a shepherd and that during this time he "found God". The Declaration says that God told Patrick to flee to

Des Arc Winner of $100,000 Another Des Arc winner in the Scholarship Lottery this week. Jerry Malone Jr., maintenance supervisor for Des Arc Schools, is a $100,000 winner. Jerry said he bought his lucky ticket at Ringlo’s Supermarket in Des Arc. He purchased a $5.00-50x Neon Instant Ticket. Malone said he told his mother first and was going to pay bills and put the rest in savings. Congratulations!

The annual Des Arc Chamber of Commerce Banquet has been set for Tuesday, April 5, at 6:00 p.m. It will be held this year at the Christian Life Center of the First United Methodist Church, advises Lana Smith, secretary.

Smith said, “We will not be putting ballots in the White River Journal this year for the Citizen of the Year vote due to time constraints.

There will be ballot boxes for your suggestions avail-

2016 will bring the earliest arrival of spring since 1896 in the northern hemisphere! Astronomically speaking, the Vernal (Spring) Equinox marks spring’s beginning in the northern hemisphere, whereas it announces fall’s arrival in the southern hemisphere.

The name equinox comes from Latin words which mean “equal night” - aequus (equal) and nox (night).

When the equinoxes occur, the sun shines directly on the equator and the length of day and night all over the world are approximately equal – but not quite. At this moment, the Sun crosses the celestial equator (the imaginary line in the sky above the Earth’s equator) from south to north and vice versa in September. The equinox happens at the same moment worldwide, even if clock times reflect a different time zone.

At the equinoxes, the sun rises exactly in the east and sets exactly in the west. The earth’s two hemispheres are receiving the sun’s rays about equally because the tilt of the earth is zero relative to the sun, which means that earth’s axis neither points toward nor away from the sun. (However, the earth never orbits upright, but is always tilted on its axis by about 23.5 degrees.)

Obituaries Pgs. 3 & 9

Betty Jo Adams, 75, Brinkley Jack Booth, 80, Jacksonville Nellie Benton-Brown, 81, Conway Ralph Danley, 92, England Patsy Harkey, 81, Stuttgart Gina Harris, 47, Romance Donna Hickerson, 61, Rison James Inman, 70, Des Arc Jane Oltmann, 65, Brinkley R.E. Tomastic, 93, Stuttgart Sarah Warner, 24, Roe

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March 21, at 12 noon at which time plans for a nominee will be chosen from the votes received.

Lunch that day will be brown bag.

Smith urged, “If anyone has questions about the online voting process, please direct them to me.”

The program and other information regarding ticket sales will be posted and advised.

Spring (Vernal Equinox) begins Saturday, March 19 at 11:30pm CDT

TUES., APRIL 5, 6 PM Chamber of Commerce Appreciation Banquet Methodist Christian Life Ctr.

21 out-of-county towns get “next-day” delivery USPS receives an “A-”

able at the Farmers and Merchants Bank, the Merchants and Planters Bank, Old Delta Rag, and ARcare.

Names for the honor will also be accepted via the Chamber's Facebook page with your private message or it may sent to our e-mail address at dacoc2013@gmail.com.”

Smith emphasized that all votes must be turned in by 12 noon on March 21.

The next Chamber meeting will be Monday,

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By Steve Barnes (Guest Writer) Long-time Print and Broadcast Journalist A Contest Ahead?

“Anything big happen with Hillary today?” a friend asked, a bit whimsically.

“Nah,” I replied. But wait: there was something worth a mention, barely, though every delegate counts.

“She won the Marianas,” I smirked.

I didn’t mean Marianna, our Marianna, the seat of Lee County; and which is spelled with two “n”s, please.

No, the Northern Mariana Islands, about a dozen atolls, way out in the Pacific. Sort of like Hawaii, except the Marianas are a U.S. territory, not a state.

Anyway. The Democrats of the Marianas had caucused earlier that day and Clinton won four of the six delegates at stake, leaving two for Bernie Sanders.

That was the last thought I gave to the Marianas until the day before Super Tuesday II (or was it really III?), with Florida and Ohio and Illinois and a couple other states. If it meant a farewell to Marco Rubio and frustration for Ted Cruz and faint hope for John Kasich, it cemented Donald Trump as the near-prohibitive favorite for the Republican presidential nomination.

Then it came to my attention that the Marianas already had certified Trump as no other GOP candidate: to this day he is the only Republican contender who qualifies for the party’s nomination.

Huh? Cruz has 395 delegates to Trump’s 621, and with 1,237 needed for the nomination and 19 primaries and caucuses ahead, it is theoretically possible, if only that, that the Texan could surpass the New Yorker.

(Given the distance to be traveled in such short time remaining, no such assumption attends Kasich).

Arkansas went for Trump, yes, though it wasn’t as kind to him as Lee County. Statewide, Trump outpaced Cruz 33 percent to 30, a plurality; Marianna and environs awarded The Donald more than half its GOP votes, a clear majority. Both men got some Arkansas delegates, 16 for Trump and 15 for Cruz; and we won’t bother here with the inside baseball of allotting the other six Arkansas Republican slots.

A plurality is not a majority. A plurality candidate wins in a federal election, including for president (see Clinton, Bill; 1992). But a plurality, or pluralities, alone not only do not win the Republican nomination, they prohibit said candidate from being nominated. And it would not matter whether, by some stretch of logic or experimental mathematics, said candidate reaches the magic 1,237 threshold.

Enter Rule 40. More precisely, Rule 40, Section B of the Republican Party rules, which require a candidate seeking the GOP nomination to have won majorities in eight -- count ‘em, eight – states, to include any territories. Thus a Republican who aspires to the presidency can roll up plurality after plurality in state after state and still not make the cut at Cleveland (the one in Ohio, where they’ll hold the GOP convention, not the one in Conway County, Arkansas, where Trump had to settle for a three-point plurality over Cruz). But Trump? It’s in the bag, courtesy of the Marianas.

On the very early morning of Super Tuesday II (or III), Republicans in the Marianas caucused and awarded all their delegates, every one, and that’s a majority, by golly, to -- Donald Trump. Trump, who already had won with majorities in seven states. So, now, eight!

Could another GOP candidate meet the eight-state minimum? (Cruz has won but four state majorities; Kasich, one). It might not matter if he does, such is the campaign’s trajectory. Trump requires an increasingly smaller share of delegates yet to be chosen -- to the dismay of the Republican establishment, what remains of it.

It was the establishment that, four years ago, changed the standard from five plurality wins to eight majority victories, a maneuver designed to freeze out fringe candidates early but mostly to ensure Mitt Romney a smooth path to the nomination and a still smoother, convivial national convention. The power brokers, not as powerful as they presumed nor as attuned to the times as they imagined, outsmarted themselves.

They may do it again. In the days before the convention the GOP’s Rules Committee will gather and, should Trump, the anti-Romney, be a few delegates shy of the nomination, or even have the 1,237 in hand, the pressure to amend the rules to permit a challenge to him will be enormous. And so would be the reaction from Trump’s supporters. A brokered, chaotic convention, the first in a half-century, promising a bloodied nominee.

Talk of an independent candidacy, a conservative alternative to Trump, will intensify. But -- who? With seven months remaining before the election?

Clinton’s seemingly inexorable march to the Democratic nomination continues, though not at the double-time she and her party’s establishment had envisioned. A lovefest of the sort the Republicans will be denied is her fondest wish when her party’s delegates meet in Philadelphia. (The one in Pennsylvania, not the ones in Arkansas, in Craighead and Columbia counties).

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Trump’s America” A shining outhouse on the hill

By Donald Kaul

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WHITE RIVER JOURNAL, THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2016

I give up.

When Donald Trump announced he was running for president, I mocked him. “Of the United States?”

I asked. (I got a C- in Mockery when I was in college, unfortunately.)

When he jumped into the lead almost immediately, I laughed. “The higher the climb, the harder the fall,” I said. (I did better in Pithy Quotations.)

When the early campaigning found him doing well in such disparate states as Nevada, New Hampshire, and South Carolina, I fell into denial. “He’ll never, ever be the Republican nominee,” I said. “Republicans are too sensible.”

Then Super Tuesday happened and Trump basically wiped the floor with his opponents, who finally paused their fights with each other to join in a pathetic mass spitball attack on Trump. They were joined by the ghostly reappearance of Mitt Romney, who as usual was a day late and a dollar short.

So I give up. I’m now convinced that Donald Trump is going to be the Republican nominee for the presidency. Yes, of the United States.

He crisscrossed the country and stitched together a diverse group of people — young and old, conservative and moderate, well-educated and “poorly educated,” Southern and Northern.

They’re united by a single characteristic: They’re no smarter than a box of rocks.

That, it turned out, was enough. I don’t know whether it will be enough to beat Hillary Clinton or Bernie Sanders (if the Vermont senator’s unexpected Michigan win portends a real turnaround), but to tell you the truth I wouldn’t be surprised. Shocked, yes. Surprised, no.

Well, you know what they say: If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em. In that spirit I would like to put forth the reasons that I, from now on, support Donald Trump.

He’s inexperienced — and good for him, I say. The two most experienced presidents we’ve elected in recent times were Lyndon B. Johnson and Richard Nixon, and what did it get us? The war in Vietnam and Watergate. The next two most experienced were

Hillary targeting NRA, gun laws The Wall Street Journal Clinton has reports teamed up with Mothers of the Movement — whose members have been affected by shootings, police overreach and racism — to hold town hall meetings to discuss the nation's gun laws.

She's confronting the NRA and promoting the

need for tougher background checks and increased regulation of firearms sales at gun shows.

The NRA has slammed Clinton on gun control in an ad mocking her understanding of the Second Amendment and gun owners.

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He's Unrecognizable And veteran conservaactivist Grover tive Norquist recently said his tax organization uncovered a 1990s plan authored by Clinton to place a 25 percent tax on gun purchases. He believes a gun tax plan could cost her the 2016 election.

Taking on the NRA is a shift from Clinton's first

Waiting and Waiting and Waiting and Waiting and Waiting for 7 years?

Following dire warnings from the National Rifle Association that President Obama would be sending someone to my door to confiscate my guns, I hunkered down and thought of little else. Now with aching haunches after 7 years of hunkering, amazingly no one has come for my guns!

In the mean time I’ve noticed that in addition to having my firearms, I’ve seen the U.S. Auto Industry revived from the dead to amass record-breaking sales numbers for 2015.

The bridge loans proposed by the Obama Administration made this possible and it is also the reason that autoworkers are receiving a $11,000.00 dollar check per employee, courtesy of a profit sharing bonus. Many in congress were very critical of the rescue plan.

I noticed too that Osama bin Laden has been sent to a place by the Obama Administration that won’t allow him to ever kill another American!

Its also been noted that the 800,000 per month job loss our economy was suffering when President Obama took office has been replaced by more than 72 months of positive private sector job growth.

Unemployment rates of nearly 10% have been lowered to less than 5%.

Some have observed that the Ebola virus is no longer in the nightly news 7 days a week. You may recall this was the virus that some accused President

Obama of being unable to handle and that he was recklessly allowing Americans to be infected.

Naysayers were wrong again!

Memories that still function may recall paying $4.00 plus for a gallon of pre-President gasoline Obama while now enjoying paying less than $1.50 per gallon. When President Obama took office and named Hillary Clinton to be his Secretary of State, according to Hillary Clinton, they were faced with Iran moving rapidly toward development of a nuclear bomb.

Secretary Clinton worked tirelessly to build a coalition of world powers and design an effective economic sanction plan that brought Iran to the negotiating table. The hard work and expertise of the White House and the State Department resulted in the “Iran Deal”--- opposed and sabotaged by many in congress--- which resulted in the removal of Iran’s uranium supplies out of their country and it is credited with the destruction of a large number of their centrifuges necessary for nuclear weapons production.

Maybe these accomplishments and other changes in the way we do business is why the annual federal deficits that were running over a trillion dollars have been reduced by more than 50%??

While I was keeping my firearms from government thugs, I heard a breaking news announcement that Americans can now travel to Cuba because the long failing U.S. policy of denying relations with Cuba is

I've learned .... That to ignore the facts does not change the facts.

-Andy Rooney

White House run in 2008, says The Journal, which writes her "calculation is that attitudes toward expanded background checks and new regulation of gun-show sales have changed enough in the aftermath of a succession of mass shootings to lower the political risks."

WEEK’S WEATHER, RAIN & RIVER

Letter to the Editor:

Quote of the Week JOYCE TAYLOR, Mail Room Supervisor LIZ HAMPTON, Sports/Photography BECKY WEBB, Accounts

Gerald Ford and George H. W. Bush, both duds.

And, don’t forget, George W. Bush came into office surrounded by what was described as a “dream team” of foreign policy advisers — Dick Cheney, Donald Rumsfeld, and Paul Wolfowitz. Hello Iraq invasion and endless war in the Middle East.

Experience is vastly overrated.

Trump tells it like it isn’t. And he lies, but that’s good too. Why should we be the only country that tells the truth? Does China? North Korea? Iran? Russia? Don’t be silly.

We need a leader who will match our enemies lie for lie, and Trump has shown a real genius for that.

He can tell a lie and make it sound like an unpleasant truth.

He has no respect for anyone — nor should he.

The kind of people he hangs around with don’t deserve respect. A perfect example of that is Chris Christie, the governor of New Jersey who endorsed Trump after ending his own bid.

Christie immediately made himself useful by whacking Marco Rubio in a drive-by, but did that make Trump grateful?

No, he’s too big for gratitude. He treated Christie like the lackey he’d become. For me one of the great images of the campaign was Christie standing behind Trump during a rally, wearing that 1,000-yard stare one associates with a soldier who’s survived a bombing.

Anyone who can reduce a bully like Christie to a hand-licking toady with such effortless ease can’t be all bad.

Finally, Trump flip-flops on issues — another strong point. We live in volatile times that demand constant reassessment of one’s positions on issues.

The king and queen of this technique are none other than Bill and Hillary Clinton, who are able not only to change positions on a dime but to occupy both sides of an issue simultaneously. Trump isn’t quite their equal yet, but he’s close.

Now you see why I’m for The Donald. He’ll make America great again. It will be a shining outhouse on a hill.

85° ending!! We now have an U.S. Embassy in Cuba and an opportunity to reclaim a once lucrative export market for American farm commodities; that translates into healthier rural economies. This is happening due to President enlightened Obama’s agenda toward Cuba and her people.

I keep going back to my closet and my guns are still there. I’ve checked with my neighbors and they all still have their weapons. If you give a man a gun he will hunt, but if you tell him that someone is going to take it from him, he will ignore the crucial needs of his own family and community when he goes to the ballot box because he has been led to believe that a “phantom gun grabber” is lurking nearby.

The moral of the story is this; the strategy of the Republican Party is DISTRACTION!!

The code words are “abortion”, “gay rights”, “family values”, “gun control, “illegal aliens” and “welfare.” Use these words often enough and befuddled voters will fall for trickle down economics every time!! When their standard distractions fail, they’ll throw in “Muslims” to scare everyone. A scared voter will support trickle down too.

Harvey Joe Sanner

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24-hr Temps: Midnight to Midnight

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THIS WEEK’S PRECIP: LAST WEEK’S PRECIP:

3.40” 3.40 5.61” 5.61

WHITE RIVER 6 pm Depth Readings per National Weather Service

Mar 9 18.20’ Mar 10 20.75’ Mar 11 22.16’ Mar 12 22.85’

Mar 13 23.14’ Mar 14 23.58’ Mar 15 23.61’ Mar 16 23.62’

Mar 9 Forecast for MAR 14: 26.80’ Mar 16 Forecast for MAR 22: 23.95’

By comparison, river crested here at 31.49’ on Jan 4, 2016 WHITE RIVER REFERENCE DEPTHS

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

SUNRISES / SUNSETS THURSDAYS Mar 10 Mar 17 Mar 24

SUNRISE SUNSET 6:23 am 6:10 pm 7:13 am 7:16 pm 7:03 am 7:21 pm

Latest Sunrise

Jan 15: 7:14 am

Earliest Sunrise

5:52 am 6/4/16

Latest Sunset

Earliest Sunset

8:24 pm 6/23/16

4:54 pm 12/1/16

Laugh-In Corner A Misunderstanding: Mr. Clark, I have reviewed this case very carefully,' the divorce Court Judge said, 'And I've decided to give your wife $775 a week,' 'That's very fair, your honor,' the husband said. 'And every now and then I'll try to send her a few bucks myself.'

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WHITE RIVER JOURNAL, THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2016

“THE PAGES TURNED BACK” (Compiled from White River Journal files)

Thursday, March 26, 1931

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he Illinois Senate today adopted a bill repealing the state’s prohibition enforcement laws. The measure, already approved by the House, now goes to the governor. The vote was 26 to 24. The bill would repeal the state prohibition law and the search and seizure act. It would withdraw all state support from the federal government in fighting illicit manufacture and traffic in intoxicating liquor.

The Seventy-second Congress, meeting next December, will not sizzle in an atmosphere of bitterness comparable to that under which the Seventy-first Congress labored during the long days of its existence, said Senator T. H. Caraway of Arkansas. whose reputation for political acuteness is nationwide. The new Congress will not have to deal with major issues of an extremely controversial nature, such as the tariff, farm relief, drouth relief, etc, he said. Asked to state his views on the Democratic presidential outlook, Senator Caraway said that he favors his colleague, Senator Joseph T. Robinson of Arkansas as the next Democratic standard bearer. If he is denied the nomination, he added, my preference then will be Gov. Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York.”

Today’s automobile is almost entirely an achievement of our natural resources or products. With the exception of rubber which is grown in Africa, India or South America but manufactured in this country, all the basic materials that go to make an automobile are produced in our midst. For example, there is an estimated 100,000,000 yards of mohair in cars on

the nation’s highways which comes from Angora goats.

The man who is undertaking to operate a farm of his own and knows no more than to plant, cultivate, gather and market his crop is a poor farmer indeed, and would just about as well be a farm laborer on some other man’s farm, says Agriculture Commissioner Earl Page. The dignified calling of the farmer calls for a great deal more than these simple processes.

Mrs. R. E. Harper of Des Arc has a flock of 220 birds which produced 2442 eggs in February. Lula Mae Tucker, Pleasant Point 4-H Club, reports for February 503 eggs from her 28 Buf Orpington hens. This averaged 18:11-28 eggs per hen which is above the State average of 12 eggs per hen.

Her profits for the month were 10 cents per hen.

Don’t miss seeing that line of Spring House Dresses at Bethell & Sons. Vat dyed - another dress if this one fades.

The ring of the hammer on the anvil from the shop of Bill Johnson, the village blacksmith, sounds like spring of the year.

The Fairmount Independence Home Demonstration Club held an interesting and instructive meeting at the home of Mrs. J. H. Wegs, March 20.

Twenty-two members answered the roll call by telling what vegetable they can raise best. Mrs. E. H. Whiteside, president, presided.

In case of night emergencies, go to Currier Drug Co. in Des Arc, where prescriptions and sick room necessities may be obtained any hour of the 24.

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hired to build the stands.

The Watson 4-H Club will present an Easter Hop on Tuesday evening, March 28.

The cast includes: Carole Ward, Victor Gray, Barbara Kirkland, Doris Ward, Ralph Whitlock, James A. Kirkland, Arthur McDaniel and Don Pitts. Admission is 15 and 25 cents.

Raymond R. Farris and wife of Biscoe, returned home March 14 from a trip to Washington, D. C. where he represented the Arkansas Wildlife Federation at the annual convention of the National Wildlife Federation. President John F. Kennedy addressed the group at the opening of their new headquarters building in Washington on March 3.

The Golden Wedding Anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. J. K. McArthur was observed in their home at the four-mile corner near Des Arc on Sunday, March 19. They have ten children, but due to difficulties, only eight were able to attend.

The Des Arc Garden Club met Saturday, March 18, 2:30 p. m., in the Methodist Church educational building.

Flower arrangements were brought by Mrs. Dada Greer and Mrs. Jess Corbitt. Hostesses Mrs. Bessie Clough and Mrs. Porter Williams served refreshments.

Eldon Grady and Lawrence Mushrush started construction of the new modern home of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Green at 11th and Erwin Streets this week.

Rooms For Rent: Three unfurnished rooms in rear of McKenzie Store at Johnson Chapel. Will furnish lights and water, $15 per month.

Thursday, March 29 , 1984

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he Central Arkansas Wagon Train Club will host its annual Spring Trail Ride the weekend of March 30 and 31, and April 1, announces the club’s president, Bobby Jack Burnett of Des Arc. Rides will leave from Crowly’s Barn on Highway 11 at 9 a. m. each day. Highlighting the threeday event will be a fish supper at the barn Saturday evening catered by Carter and Debbye Harrison Fish Caterers.

Congressman Ed Bethune of Arkansas endorsed on March 26, a flat-rate income tax, calling it a “fresh, innovative and bold approach” to helping America sustain economic recovery. As a result of the economic policies since 1981, the nation experienced a dramatic reduction in inflation, interest rates and unemployment.

“There is no doubt that the tax cuts have played a major role in stimulating growth in our economy , and that the critics are wrong,” Bethune said.

Miss Keri Wray of Hurst, Texas, has been designated to carry the title of Miss Hurst USA. She will compete for the title of Miss Texas USA in July. Kerri is the daughter of Charlotte and Fred Wray. Her grandparents are Alvin and Margaret Wray and George and Hilda Blackwood, all of the Des Arc community.

The Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW Post No. 5024 in Des Arc has received the national “We Care America” Award for the second consecutive year. Ladies pictured with the award are: Mrs. Bonnie Holder, Mrs. Martin Childers, Mrs. Herbert Kirkpatrick, Mrs. Pat Gray, Mrs. Corine Campbell, Mrs. Gladys Brooks, president, Ms. Sue Margrave and

Mrs. Lester Childers.

Donald Duck (Jenny Hall) and Goofy (Debbie Prine) delighted residents and guests at Des Arc Convalescent’s Open House event. On March 23, 1984, 23 nurse aides were presented pins and a certificate for completing a two-month on the job training program at DACC. The program consisted of training and group classwork given by three of the Center’s charge nurses: Tammy Berry, Keeta Schrepfer and Pearlene Barnett, LPNs. Romy Jones and Reggie Johnson, Des Arc Eagles, have been named to the 5AA South All District basketball team, according to Coach Stan Siler.

Des Arc Eagles baseball team are 2-0 after big win at Marianna, stated Coach Stan Siler. Mike Henley was the winning pitcher in both games. Coach Siler expressed appreciation for the great assistance the team is getting from Rieke Stewart, practice teacher at DAHS, and local volunteer, Terrell Sutton.

The White River Sports Association presented the “Pee Wee” SHOOTOUT in what is planned to be an annual event for DeValls Bluff and Biscoe, March 30-31.

Proceeds will go for the summer baseball activities for the two cities.

Navy Fireman Recruit Robert C. Burnside of Des Arc and Navy Airman Bobby R. Alberson of Biscoe are both currently participating in “Team Spirit ‘84”, an exercise involving military forces of the United States and the Republic of Korea. More than 210,000 people from all branches of the U. S. Armed Forces and the Republic of Korea are participating in the month-long exercise.

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Gina Marie Harris buried Tuesday at Welcome Home

John W. (Jack) Booth, 80, of Jacksonville passed away on March 13, 2016. He was born on July 12, 1935 to the late John W. Booth Jr. and Helen Towler Booth in Lake Village, Arkansas.

He was a former Des Arc resident and a 1953 graduate of Des Arc High School.

John served his country honorably, retiring with the United States Air Force. He was active and enjoyed being outdoors. His favorite activities were crappie fishing, yard work and working around the house.

He is survived by his wife, Wanda Baxley Booth of the home; two daughters, Leslie Smith (Rich), and Laura Newberger (Daniel); six grandchildren, Julie Smith, Tony Smith, Jeff Smith, Hannah Smith and Ellie Newberger and Anna Newberger; as well as other family and friends.

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service in acksonville, Arkansas. www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com

Gina Marie Harris, 47, of Romance died Saturday, March 12, 2016.

She was born in Chicago, Illinois on February 12, 1969, the daughter of Nick and Thelma Foshee Parente. She was a member of the Highway Baptist Church.

Surviving is her husband Terry Wayne Harris; sons, Troy Harris and Blake Harris; and daughter, Amanda Burmingham and her husband Randy, all of Romance; grandchildren, Landon and McKensie Burmingham, Reese and Taytam Harris; brother, Nick Parente and wife Christy of Chicago.

She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents.

Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Highway Baptist Church in Judsonia.

Burial was in the Welcome Home Cemetery with Powell Funeral Home of Searcy in charge of arrangements.

Thursday, March 23, 1961 he first Van Dual Shirts came off the production lines at the pilot plant on Main Street this week. The plant has 34 women working; two trainers, Mrs. Kathryn Miller and Mrs. Johnnye Huggins; Bob Flanagan, machinist, all working under the direction of Charles E. Cooper, manager. Production goal calls for 100 dozen shirts per day by the time the new plant building west of town is completed.

Circuit Judge W. J. Waggoner presided over the Circuit Court here Monday with his court reporter Bobby Glover transcribing.

Max Hestir of Little Rock and Delford Marsh of Des Arc have started a quail farm here. At the Marsh home, a brooder house has been constructed with facilities for keeping the quail off the ground, with a modern watering system. A. A. (Jack) Snow assisted Mr. Marsh in building the brooder house.

James Ford, principal of Des Arc High School, is in Chicago attending the annual meeting of the North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges. The Des Arc school was first admitted to the Association in 1960.

H. L. Pirtle, president of the Prairie County Livestock Show, said grounds are ready for the 21st annual Fat Calf & Barrow Show on April 12. He thanked Wayne Tate, Joe Skarda and Tom Ed Livesay for helping to move the building; Howard Ford, Bob Hayley, Don and Guyman DeVore, and Jerry DeVorak and others for helping to set up the buildings. Granville Margrave and Jack Osborne have been

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James H. Inman, local resident, dies at home

Ralph Scroggin Danley

Ralph S. Danley buried Monday at DeValls Bluff Ralph Scroggin Danley born April 14, 1923 passed away Saturday, March 5, 2016.

He was a WW11 veteran, Army Corps of Engineers and was an hour away from Berlin when the war ended.

He attended The College of the Ozarks and The College of the Ozarks Pharmacy School which was the only pharmacy school in the state of Arkansas at the time.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gay and Kate Danley; brother Garland Danley; sister Nancy Binkley; wife of 55 years, Helen Hall Danley; Ben Scroggin lifetime friend of 90 years and McGregor.

He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Mary Ann Luebke Danley; daughter, Betty Danley, Christy (Charlie) Gerren, David (Mary Jo) Luebke, Candy Chapman, three grandchildren and 10 great grand children.

He was an avid golfer, member of Toltec Baptist Church, loved college football and basketball, was a constant reader of books about history, Winston Churchill and WW11 and most of all he wasthe best daddy any daughter would ever want to have.

Pallbearers were David Luebke, Matt Luebke, Chris Luebke, Charlie Gerren, Brian Fiedler and Michael Dolan.

Graveside service was Monday, March 7, at 1 p.m. at DeValls Bluff Oakland Cemetery.

Arrangements are being handled by Roller England Funeral Home.

Memorials can be made to your favorite charity, Toltec Baptist Church or by just doing a random act of kindness for someone.

James Henry Inman, 70, of Des Arc died Saturday, March 12, 2016 at his home James was born December 29, 1945 in McCrory, Arkansas to Joe Ben and Eva (Jacobs) Inman.

He was a mechanic and truck driver.

Survivors include his wife, Sharon (Weatherford) Inman; two daughters, Tina Hanks and Leigh-Ann Robinson; two sons, Jimmy Inman and Chris Inman and wife Christy; nine grandchildren, three great grandchildren; two sisters and five brothers.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one grandThe life of Betty Jo Grady daughter.

Parchman Adams began Visitation was 6-8 Tues- March 29, 1940 in the Banner day at Garth Funeral Home. community near Brinkley.

On-line guest register www.garthfuShe was a daughter of Floyd neralhome.com.

"Dewie" Grady and Edith Carter Grady. When Betty was three years old, World War II was going strong and the family moved about to find work. They lived in Bryant, Bauxite, Russellville and Hartman. Several years later they returned to Monroe County and she began first grade at the Banner School, which consisted of two classrooms for eight grades.

Betty began work with the Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. in January 1959.

During the Berlin crisis in 1961 she was transferred to Fort Smith and later to Little Rock.

Nellie Marie Benton-Brown In 2003 she became a member of the River Of Life Worship Center and has been a faithful servant of God. At age 75 Betty Jo passed away on March 2, 2016 at the Cla-Clif Nursing Home in Brinkley.

Nellie Marie (Wright) Preceded in death by parBenton-Brown, 81 of Con- ents; grandparents, Joe & way, died Friday, March 11 Belle Carter, Will & Eula Irene at Conway Regional Med- Grady; and siblings, Floyd Grady, Nelda Burrow & Maxical Center in Conway.

Nellie was born October ine Phillips; John's parents, 3, 1934 in Mayflower (Lollie Paul & Lorene Adams.

She is survived by sons: Bottom), Arkansas to Sam Wright Sr. and Cotie Con- Douglas Parchman, Springley-Wright. She was the dale and Timothy Parchman Little Rock; step-daughters: widow of Ezell Brown.

Nellie was raised and at- Angie (Ronnie) Mullins and tended school in the Lorie (Jeff ) Hieber of MichiMayflower community. She gan; nine grandchildren; later completed her educa- seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandtion by receiving her GED children. from the Conway Adult EdServices were at 2:00 PM, ucation Center in Conway. Sunday at the River of Life As a teenager in the early Church near Brinkley. Inter1950’s, Nellie and her family ment will be 11:00 AM, Tuesrelocated to Biscoe, Arkan- day at the VA Cemetery in See OBITUARIES Page 9 Sherwood.

Betty Jo Adams dies near Brinkley

Nellie Benton-Brown, former Biscoe resident, dies

Donna S. Hickerson of Rison had relatives here Donna Sue Davis Hickerson, 61, of Rison passed away Friday, March 11, 2016.

She was born October 9, 1954 in Pine Bluff to the late J D, Jr. and Martha Branham Davis. She had worked for JRMC and she was of Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Billy Joe, Ricky Don and Jacky Davis; and sister, Mary Ann Akines.

She is survived by her husband, Harry Hickerson; sons, Lee (April) Hickerson, Joseph (Brandy) Hickerson; granddaughters, Brianna, Leslie and Kodi; grandsons, Trinton and Kriztian; one great-grandson; brothers, Bobby Gene (Leslie) Davis, Rex (Linda) Davis, Johnny (Suellen) Davis, Dickey (Brenda) Davis; sister, Laura (Arlie) Akines; many nieces and nephews.

Visitation was from 6 to 8 pm Monday at the funeral home.

Graveside services were at 10 am Tuesday at Flat Bayou Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Flat Bayou Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements were by Cranford Funeral Home of White Hall .

Martha was the daughter of Winton and Beatrice Branham of Des Arc and J. D. was a brother of the late Mrs. Bob Brazeale.

Cousins of the deceased at Des Arc are George Branham, Louse Turner and Barbara Merrell.

Services for Patsy Ann Harkey at England, AR Patsy Ann Newton Harkey, 81, of Stuttgart departed this world unexpectedly to live forever with her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 14, 2016.

She was a member of Harmony Baptist Church of Stuttgart. She played the piano, sang in the choir, gardened and loved her grand babies.

She was born October 5, 1934 in Plum Bayou to the late Hubert and Cleo Newton.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Jack Boyce “Bud” Harkey.

She is survived by daughters, Shelia Roberts of Little Rock and Dona Mulloy (Brian) of Stuttgart, and grandchildren Jocelyn Ismail (Zaid), Greg Roberts, Will Mulloy and Evan Mulloy.

Visitation will be held at Wilson Robison Funeral Home in England, Arkansas on Thursday March 17, at 12:00 p.m. services will follow at 1:00 p.m.

Memorials may be made to Harmony Baptist Church of Stuttgart.

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Service Saturday for Roe resident, Sarah E. Warner Sarah Elizabeth Warner, 24, of Roe left to be in the arms of our Lord on Thursday, March 3, 2016. She passed away at Baptist Health-Little Rock.

Mud racing was her favorite hobby. She loved deer hunting and couldn’t wait for opening day. After deer season, she couldn’t wait to put her nets out to go fishing with her little boy. She was very competitive with Byron and wanted to always catch the bigger fish and shoot the biggest deer.

She was a wonderful daughter, mother, sister and friend. She was very outgoing and lit up a room with her presence.

Her son, Asher was her world. Sarah loved him more than life itself. She gave him life, nurtured him, taught him things and loved him unconditionally.

Where she was, he was right behind her - even under the hood of her truck.

She leaves her son, Asher Anthony; fiancé, Byron Poston; mother, Donna Warner; dad, Jerry Warner; sisters, Sonia Gross (Scott) and Lauren Drummond ( Josh); favorite uncle, Michael Warner; niece, Jade Cummings; nephew, Mason Gross; and many other friends and family.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Herbert and Neva King and Thomas and Mary Alice Warner.

To celebrate her life, a memorial service, officiated

by Jim Landell, was at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Humnoke Pentecostal Church of God. The family asks in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to her son’s college fund at BancorpSouth.

Jane Oltmann

Jane Oltmann was retired teacher at Brinkley Jane Oltmann, age 65 of Brinkley passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at the Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, TN. Jane was a retired school teacher, having taught, 5th and 6th grades in the Brinkley Public School System for 18 years.

She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Brinkley for the past 40 years.

She was a Red Cross Volunteer, a member of the Brinkley PTA, the Monroe County Master Gardeners, Co-Chair of the Book Fair, a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, was Brinkley Educator of the year 1997 - 1998 and an Angel Tree Volunteer.

She is survived by her husband, Bill Oltmann of Brinkley; daughters, Lauri (James) Geater of Sherwood and Lynn Oltmann of Mayflower; sisters, Mary (Ron) Elder of Marked Tree and Cathy Williams of West Memphis, and three grandchildren Services were at 11:00 AM, Monday, at the First United Methodist Church in Brinkley.

Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery.

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By Rev. Dee Harper

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Journey to the Cross: Sacrifice Scripture: Luke 22:24-28 This week, as we move closer and closer to Holy Week - Palm Sunday is next week, we are talking about sacrifice. Now by sacrifice I mean giving of ourselves and our resources without an expectation of return. It is tied to humility and an understanding that what we have comes not from us but from God. This passage from Luke is a portion of the larger narrative of the last days and hours of Jesus life before his crucifixion. Jesus words on the last supper predicting his death and calling forth a New Covenant have just taken place.

Just has just predicted that someone is going to betray him and right after this segment he predicts Peter’s denial. In Luke’s account the disciples are still around the table arguing over who is the greatest among them.

As I think about the different accounts of this incident in this Gospel.

My thought is always what have they done that any of them would think that they are that great. None of them are all that. They also despite Jesus’ words show that they don’t really understand Jesus. Despite all the years they have been with him, despite his repeated words about him dying in Jerusalem they still don’t get that Jesus ministry is not going to morph into an earthly reign, but go out with a cry of pain.

How must their spiritual blindness even after knowing so much have broken Jesus’ heart? How much does our spiritual blindness break Jesus’ heart today?

In the Scripture Jesus begins by talking how kings and gentile rulers lord over their it over their subjects yet call themselves Benefactors. He said that you are not to be like this. He said the greatest of you should be like the youngest. The youngest would be the ones who traditionally waited or served those who were older. Also he says the one who has authority or the ability to rule must be like a servant. He says the greatest is the one at the table or has the most prominent place at the table.

In Luke’s Gospel he is again using the metaphor for dinners and tables. Jesus says though I have the greatest place at the table I am among you as one who serves. In John’s account we remember that Jesus’ went a step further and washed the disciples feet, then tells them to go a do likewise.

As we think about what Jesus is saying I want to share Paul’s words about Jesus in his letter to the church at Ceasarea-Philippi. He writes: In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature[a] God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature[b] of a servant, being made in human likeness.

And being found in appearance as a

Sunday School Church Attendance Sunday, March 13 IN DES ARC First Baptist Church 233/276 Gospel Mission....................170 Lakeside Miss. Baptist..66/88 First United Methodist........50 Faith Missionary Baptist.40/60 Family Worship Center........45 First Assembly of God..49 Fellowship Miss. Baptist....... 30 Church of Christ.................15 Church of God of Prophecy.. 18 Living Waters Full Gospel.....30 AREA CHURCHES Hickory Plains Miss. Ba67/98 Morris Chapel Miss. Baptist..20 Pleasant Ridge Miss. Bap. 27/36 Hickory Plains Methodist..... 33 Hickory Plains Nazarene...... 12 Judson Memorial Baptist...... 33 Sand Hill Miss. Baptist.....9 Reported by churches. To report Sunday School Attendance and other church news, call 870-256-4254.

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man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death— even death on a cross!

Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Paul says that Jesus is God but he did not consider this for his own advantage. He says Jesus made himself nothing, he took the form of a servant. He also says that Jesus’ humbled himself by taking on human nature, and humbled himself through his obedience even to death on the cross.

How does that challenge us this morning? Honestly it should challenge us to our very deepest core. We are at creatures that our motivated most often by our own self-interest or at least by the self-interest of our family units. We tend to invest the majority of our time in resource into taking care of ourselves and those who are one of us, whatever that looks like for individual people.

In order for us to move to a place where we actively look out for the interest of others who maybe different that ourselves it takes a dramatic shift in our perspective. It takes compassion and an ability to empathize what others are going through. It is easy to give money that we can write off on our taxes to a cause, but to spend time with someone who is homeless, or a victim of abuse, or a recovering addict is a lot harder. It also takes humility, a willingness to not think to highly of ourselves and to really appreciate the uniqueness of others. Also it take agency, an ability to do something. We might have compassion but without a real understanding or opportunity to do something it makes it a lot harder, because we might sacrifice in a way that doesn’t actually help anyone. Last it takes courage. It is an act of bravery to overcome you own self-interest and to help and even form relationships with others.

As a Christian I want to challenge us that it takes one other thing. In order for it to be a truly Christian act of sacrifice it takes the work of the Holy Spirit.

The good news it is the Spirit of God that can help us to have compassion, humility, and courage. It is also the Spirit that can enable us to have the wisdom to make good choices about how we can help others.

I want to encourage you to consider how God is moving in you to be more sacrificing. What are you being called to let go of? In what ministry are you being moved to invest in?

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What is Palm Sunday?

Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem on a donkey (early 1900s Bible card illustration) Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week and is an important Christian festival around the world. It falls on the Sunday before Easter and is therefore, like Easter, a moveable feast (i.e. a religious celebration or observance which does not occur on the same date each year). Western Christian churches often refer to Palm Sunday as 'The Sunday of the Passion', while Orthodox Christian churches may call the festival 'The Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem'.

Palm Sunday is a commemoration of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, coming in peace and riding on a donkey.

Jesus' entry into Jerusalem coincided with the Jewish festival of Passover. He was met by crowds of followers and supporters who lined the road into the city and waved branches cut from palm trees. They laid palm fronds on the road and even laid down cloaks for Jesus to ride over. This entry into Jerusalem fulfilled the Old Testament prophecies promising that the Messiah would enter the holy city and go to the temple.

Annual Holy Week luncheons scheduled Sunday, March 20, being Palm Sunday, the annual Holy Week luncheon/devotional services have been scheduled at local churches as usual, according to Rev. Dee Harper, pastor of the Fist United Methodist church and chairman of the Des Arc Ministerial Alliance.

A luncheon and devotional time will be held at local churches at 12 noon next day, Monday through Friday.

The services will be from 12 noon to 1 p. m. allowing

the working public to attend the services.

The schedule begins Monday, March 21, at the First Baptist Church, the Rev. Melvin York, pastor.

Tuesday, March 22, at Gospel Mission the Church, Bro. Pat Skarda, pastor.

Wednesday, March 23, at the First United Methodist Church.

Thursday, March 24, at the Family Worship Church, Bro. Mike Edwards, pastor.

Friday, March 25, at the

First Assembly of God Church, Rev. Paul Fowler, pastor.

Sunrise Service The annual Easter Sunrise Service will be held at 7 a. m. Sunday, March 27, hosted by The Family Worship Church. This church is located at 9th and Main Streets.

The public is cordially invited to attend these special Easter services sponsored by the Des Arc Ministerial Alliance.

The Crusaders at First Assembly of God Church Saturday & Sunday, March 19 & 20 Saturday: 2:00 pm Sunday: 11 am & 6 pm The Crusader’s Ministries are based out of Magnolia, Arkansas and began this journey 25 years ago in 1988 singing Southern Gospel Music and sharing their faith through testimony.

In the past few years, God enlarged their territory, and called them into Evangelism and Preaching the Word of God. They said, “We have been blessed beyond our biggest dreams. God has protected and lead us through the many years of traveling in a bus across the lower USA. The Crusader’s Ministries is a full time ministry supported solely by the offerings of individuals and churches that join to carry the gospel.

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Meal and Message at Noon March 21 at First Baptist March 22 at Gospel Mission March 23 at First UMC March 24 at Family Worship March 25 at First Assembly Easter Sunrise Service Family Worship Center, March 27 at 7 a.m.

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Club Announcements and Local News Janice Bell hosts March meeting of Oak Prairie Extension Homemakers The Oak Prairie Extension Homemakers Club met on Tuesday, March 8 for their regular monthly meeting with Janice Bell as hostess.

The meeting was called to order by the president, Dora Holloway and she read The Thought, “What we are is God’s gift to us.

What we become is our gift to God.” The Inspiration was given by Barbara Holmes.

She read a story “Eight gifts that we can do that does not cost us a cent.”

Roll Call was answered with “What would you do with $100.00”?

There were 91 hours of Volunteer work turned in.

During the business meeting, the minutes of the February meeting were

read by the secretary, Janice Bell and were approved by the group.

The group was reminded of an EHC Board meeting at DeValls Bluff on Tuesday, March 15 at 10:00 a.m.

The President reported there would be no leader training meeting this month with April being the Club picnic month. a discussion, After members voted to go to the Trails End Cafe near Georgetown on Thursday, April 7 for the picnic lunch.

They were also reminded of the State EHC meeting in Hot Springs June 7-9.

All members are invited to attend.

Members brought food for the Prairie County Food Bank which is the Club’s

project for the year.

The Program on “Money Saving Strategies” was given by Idena Greenwalt.

Everyone enjoyed discussing the program.

The Eye Opener was a tablecloth the hostess had purchased for her lamp table.

The meeting adjourned with the group repeating the Homemakers Creed in unison.

During the recreational period, prizes went to each member present.

Refreshments were served by the hostess.

The next meeting of the Oak Prairie Extension Homemakers Club will be the club picnic on Thursday, April 7 at Trail’s End Ten Penny Contest winners: Pictured left to right are Terri Rollins, Hazen High School Art Teacher; Mattie Owens-10th grade, Katie Priest-12th grader, Carolyn Cafe near Georgetown.

Brakensiek, GFWC Art Dept. Chairman and Chris Weems, GFWC president.

Winners of GFWC Ten Penny contest announced Three Hazen High School students have been announced as winners in the recent GFWC (General Federation of Women’s Clubs) District IV Ten Penny Art Contest. They are Mattie Owens-10th grade; Katie Priest-12th grade, and Peyton Bragg, 11th grade.

Announcing the winners were Carolyn Brakensiek, Arts Department Chairman of the Club and Chris Weems, president of the

Food Pantry donation: Members of the Oak Prairie Extension Homemakers Club brought 75 pounds of food to the Prairie County Food Bank on Tuesday, March 8. This is their annual project. Pictured left to right are Janice Bell, Gail Wallace, Idena Greenwalt, Gail Wallace or Wadena Ramsey, Barbara Holmes

Gathering for “cousins” is scheduled Terry Seevers of Paragould announces that a gathering of his “cousins” will be held here on Saturday, April 23, and he hopes to gather as many as possible for this special event.

It will be held at the AAM Building in Des Arc with a potluck dinner at 12 noon.

He said, “Keep this as your invitation or you may call him at 870-476-5446.

These will include children of Bill and Faye Seevers, Modean Sutton, Maysel Smith, Mary Wyatt, Nora Weatherley, Preston Gross and Laura Goff.

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Des Arc Public Library hosting coloring tea party for adults The Des Arc Public Library is hosting an Adult Coloring and Tea Party today, Thursday, March 17, starting at 1:00 p.m.

The library will have over 100 pictures to choose for coloring. Pencils will be provided.

According to Bobbie Merrell, Library assistant, “If you prefer, you may bring your own supplies. We hope to see you there”!

The Library is located at 408 Curran Street in Des Arc.

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Elsie McCain Club.

Bragg, who was taking a test and couldn’t be present for the awarding, did a creation using multi-medium for his work named, “Boot”.

All three students used multi-medium for their original work. Each received a $20.00 check and a blue ribbon from the District as First Place in each of their three grades.

Mattie used multi-medium to create her work she

named, “Inner Panda-Monium”. Katie named her creation “Lamp”. Both girls live in DeValls Bluff.

Peyton, who lives in Biscoe, used graphic prisma color for his monochromatic creation.

All three works will be entered in the State Ten Penny contest at the GFWC Spring Convention in North Little Rock, April 28-May 1.

Personally Speaking Rev. Paul Fowler, pastor of the First Assembly of God Church, is able to get out and about but still recovering from back sugery he had in January. He has a six-inch scar where several vertebrae were removed and replaced with cadiva bone.

Two other men in the community are also recovering from back surgery.

Paul Berry, manager of the Des Arc Water Plant, is back at work.

Steve Sanner had to go back into the hospital but is back home.

---------Sandra (White) Wyatt is recovering at home from knee surgery. The surgery was done in Little Rock last Tuesday and she came home on Wednesday.

Sandra and husband, James, retired a few years ago after serving the community at the James’ Service Shop for a number of years.

--------Joe DeVore and wife, Jean, of Middleton, Wisc., were in town the past week visiting with family including brother, Donald DeVore and wife, Mary Ellen.

They were here two nights before going on to Texas.

Other family they spent some time with were sis-

ters, Corinne Vincent and Malinda Bell, and cousin, Mary Sue Roe. Joe and Jean were en route to Austin, Texas to stay with two granddaughters while their parents, Lars and Sarah DeVore vacationed in New Orleans.

They also have two grandsons, who belong to daughter, Megan and husband.

Joe has resided in Middleton for a number of years where he was city manager before retirement.

The late Guy and Sally Gipson DeVore were parents of Joe and his siblings including the late Guyman DeVore, former Prairie County Judge. Guy DeVore was also a retired county clerk.

---------Charles and Lynwood (King) Neaville, both retired teachers with the Des Arc School District, were in Hot Springs a few days last week enjoying some basketball.

Charles was guidance counselor and assistant coach; Lynwood taught 4th Grade.

---------Erma Jackson of the Biscoe community was in Des Arc on business Tuesday of this week and stopped to

renew her Journal subscription.

It was her birthday and the subscription renewal was a birthday gift from her daughter, Dena Moore. She said, “ I got a lot of gifts including a cell phone but the Journal is the best gift of all.”

Erma and her family raise goats with some 50 on hand right now. She said, “We cut their toenails and all the rain water made them softer and easier to cut.” (Well, well!)

--------Prayers are sent to Teresa (Jude) Henley, Activity Director at Des Arc Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, who will be having gall bladder surgery this week.

She will be away from her duties around two weeks.

--------Billy Joe Ferguson of the Johnson Chapel Community paid a call to the Journal office on Wednesday to renew his subscription. He said his knees don’t work too good but he still gets around. He said he wasn’t too keen on going under the knife to repair them so he would just keep them.

He can just sit back now and remember the good ole’ days when he and his dogs went coon hunting.

Community Calendar

by Chris Weems Thurs., March 17, 6:00 p.m., GFWC Elsie McCain Club, Murry’s Restaurant, Hazen

Ramblings . . .

by Verna Herekamp Other than religious scholars, few people in today’s society probably never heard of the Geneva Bible. In the Anglo Saxon Period, only Psalms and the New Testament was allowed to be translated into English. Anyone attempting to translate the entire Bible was martyred, usually burned at the stake.

Unless a person is familiar with scripture, and I am, it would be very hard to read the Geneva Bible. The letter “s” is not used unless it is the beginning of a proper word. Instead of the letter “s”, they use the letter “f” The letter “e” is added to four-letter words like “goode”. Sometimes I get my Geneva Bible out and read it and I always end up with a feeling of sadness for those who were martyred.

The Pilgrams read the Geneva Bible on the decks of the Mayflower. If we remember our history right, they landed at Plymouth Rock and had the first Thanksgiving. They ate wild turkey and whatever they could forage or maybe brought with them. Maybe I am repeating myself, but I recently read America is getting less religious and African-Americans are more religious than white people. There are five translations of the Bible in my bookcase. When I read any version other than the King James version, my eyes are seeing the words as written but my mind is reading the Old King James version. That is the Bible I have known all my life.

The more modern versions were necessary because some people who were not familiar with scripture could not understand it. I admit I have books to help me understand-a commentary, a concordance and a Bible dictionary.

If a person wanted a Geneva Bible, they might have trouble finding one and they are rather high priced. My Geneva Bible came from the Christian Book distributor. Most likely, any bookstore could order one for a person.

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

Easter Dinner Recipes From Rev. Jaimie Alexander

Easter is a week away and maybe you have been thinking about the Easter dinner you will prepare.

I would like to suggest a few simple recipes to add to your menu: Bacon Ranch Potato Salad, Pineapple Walnut Salad, Fresh Strawberry Diabetic Pie, and Banana Pineapple Pound Cake.

These are great salads and desserts to add to your special meal, so tie on your apron and enjoy!

Bacon Ranch Potato Salad

Three Generations of Strong Women: Pictured above is three generations of strong women. They are Bernice McGovern, at left, Bernice Mansfield, center and Louise Merrell. Mrs. McGovern is Bernice’s grandmother and Louise is her mother. They are pictured making St. Patrick’s Day crafts. Today is St. Patrick’s Day.

De S ArC n urSing & r eh Abili tAt ion Cent er

by Activity Director, teresa henley

Well, guess everyone who forgot to set their clocks forward was late getting to church Sunday.

We enjoy the Daylight Savings Time because we can sit outside and enjoy the sunshine.

Jordan was here on Saturday popping that delicious popcorn.

Sunday, the Des Arc First United Methodist Church for morning services and The Hickory Plains Missionary Baptist Church for fellowship in the afternoon.

I know everyone was scared to death hearing the sirens Sunday evening. The rain came down in torrents!

Don’t know how much it rained in that short period of time but I know it was a lot.

The streets and ditches were flooded. Prayers for those who were affected by the tornadoes and flood waters.

We wemt shopping for the residents on Monday.

The water was up in the

deep curve at the county line.

Only one side was open. We had to go around

by Griffithville.

Our Candlelight Memorial was very nice and several wer in attendance. We remembered those residents who have passed on to greater rewards.

We had our Resident Council meeting on Tuesday. We had In-Service workshops on Wednesday.

Today, Thursday, is our St. Patrick’s Day party at 2:00 p.m. Come out and celebrate. Be sure to wear green or you just might get pinched!

The Disciples are to be here Friday. We love their music.

Saturday, our Assembly of God Friends will be here for games, snacks and fellowship.

We have had Bingo, Memory Games, Dominoes, visits from Snowball, crafts, reminiscing, movies and watched the news and

weather.

The Community Easter Egg Hunt had to be postponed again due to the wet ground, my surgery, and the cooler temperatures on Saturday. We are looking at a weekend in April to have it.

We are disappointed but we are ready when we do have it.

I, Teresa, will be having surgery at the end of the week and will be out for two weeks. Gonna miss everyone but it is one of those cases that it has to be done to keep any future problems from occurring.

Please come out and see us. The residents and staff would love to have you come visit. Volunteers are always welcome.

The kiddos will be out on Spring Break next week. We hope everyone has a safe and fun filled week.

Teresa Henley Activity Director

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Instructions Wash and cut potatoes into about 1-inch chunks. Place the potatoes in a large pot with just enough water to cover them. Add enough salt to make the water taste like ocean water. Place over medium high heat. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife, but not mushy.

Meanwhile, make the dressing by combining the mayo, sour cream, and ranch dressing mix.

Once the potatoes are cooked through, drain them well. If you like your potato salad cold, spread the potatoes on a baking sheet and and chill them in the refrigerator. (If you find that you may have cooked them too long, this also helps firm them up so when you toss them with the dressing, they won't all fall apart.)

Combine the potatoes, dressing, green onions, and bacon in a large bowl and toss to coat. Serve immediately or refrigerate until served.

Pineapple Walnut Salad • • • • • •

We hope everyone is enjoying the warm up, drying out and getting adjusted to the time change.

Monday, Herndon Barnes spoke to us about his mission trip to Guatemala, and we had Bean Bag Baseball practice that afternoon.

Tuesday we played dominoes, had our “Walking Exercise,” and Joke of the Day. Wednesday was our delicious homemade Breakfast and Bingo, and Mrs. Linda sang and played piano for us.

Since we had so much

Blueberries can improve memory As a superfood already prized for its antioxidant properties, new American research has now highlighted the benefits of blueberries on memory and cognitive function. This wonder berry could help combat the devastating effects of forms of dementia such as Alzheimer's disease.

Already known for their potential to cut the risk of cancer and protect the heart, blueberries have now been studied for their effects on brain aging.

Previous studies have shown that daily consumption of the fruit can reduce blood pressure in just eight weeks. As for the brain, a study published in April 2013 found that the polyphenols contained in blueberries encourage autophagy, the cellular selfcleaning process removing toxic proteins that build up in the brain.

This latest study monitored 47 American adults aged 68 and older with mild cognitive impairment. Over a period of 16 weeks, researchers from the University of Cincinnati, USA, gave participants either freeze-dried blueberry powder, equivalent to a cup of berries, or a placebo powder once a day.

Those given blueberry powder saw their memory improve

rain on Thursday, we stayed in and watched the movie “The Pledge.”

Friday we put puzzles together, had Bean Bag Baseball practice and was our recycle day.

If you would like to donate anything for our yard sale room, please bring to the Center, or we can come and pick up.

Congratulations to our own Mary Sue Roe for winning her position for Justice of the Peace.

Next Thursday we will be celebrating Easter with a potluck for lunch and will dye Easter eggs after lunch.

Our 3rd Annual Grills and Gowns fundraiser will be May 14th at the Cabot National Guard Armory. We will be posting flyers and anyone can come by and pick up a registration form for the Miss Heart of Arkansas Pageant from ages birth to 99 years.

God Bless and have a great Spring weekend!

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

THE WITNESS

2 – 15 to 20 oz. cans of crushed pineapple in juice 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 8 oz. Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 1/2 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped

Drain pineapple well in a mesh strainer.

Combine pineapple, cream cheese, and vanilla; mix well.

Gently fold in Cool Whip. Stir in powdered sugar and walnuts.

Chill several hours and serve cold.

Fresh Strawberry Diabetic Pie • • • • •

1 2 1 1 1

( it is a good pie for non-diabetics also!)

(12-ounce) can diet lemon-lime soda teaspoons corn starch (3-ounce) box sugar free strawberry jello (16-ounce) container of strawberries (9-inch) low-fat prepared pie crust (regular or graham cracker)

Instructions In a medium pot, bring the lemon-lime soda and cornstarch to a boil. Boil until the liquid is clear, about 3 minutes. Remove from the stove and add the jello, mix well.

While the mixture cools, wash, hull, and cut the strawberries in half. Stir the strawberries into the gelatin mixture and pour into the prepared pie crust. Chill until set.

Serve with fresh whipped cream or thawed sugar-free frozen whipped topping.

Senior CitizenS Center DES ARC, ARK

By Barbara Williams, Site Director

3 lbs small red potatoes salt ½ cup mayo ½ cup sour cream 1 (1-ounce) packet ranch salad dressing mix 4 green onions, sliced thin 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled (about cup crumbled)

Banana Pineapple Pound Cake • • • • • • • • • • • • •

3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups sugar 3 bananas diced 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple (with the juice) 1½ cups vegetable oil 3 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract For the icing: 4 ounce cream cheese, softened ½ teaspoon vanilla 1 cup powdered sugar 2 teaspoons (or more) milk or heavy cream

Preheat the oven to 350° F. Grease and flour a Bundt pan.

In a large bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt together. Add the sugar and mix well. Add the bananas, pineapple with the juice, oil, eggs, and vanilla and stir until combined.

Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes to 1 hour and 20 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Cool completely in the pan before removing.

For the icing: Combine the softened cream cheese, vanilla, sugar, and 2 teaspoons of milk or heavy cream in a medium bowl. Stir until combined adding more milk or cream to get the icing to the consistency you want. It should be thick but pourable. Drizzle the icing on the cake once it has cooled and been removed from the baking pan.

ARKANSAS’ MUSICAL PASSION PLAY The Bible comes to life as The Witness tells the ageless story of the birth, life, ministry, death and glorious resurrection of Jesus Christ as witnessed by the Apostle Peter.

Saturday, March 19, 2o16 3:oo pm & 7:oo pm Ozark Folk Center

For more information or tickets visit our Facebook page: The Witness at the Ozark Folk Center in Mountain View

2016 VOLUNTEER RESPITE TRAINING

Free Respite Training for Volunteer Respite Providers, Family Caregivers, and Community and Faith-based Groups.

Approved for 7.5 CEUs.

An all-day training is being offered at the eight locations listed below: Texarkana – April 15 Springdale – April 22 El Dorado – April 26 Little Rock – May 4

Jonesboro – May 17 Pine Bluff – May 24 Hot Springs – August 8 Fort Smith – August 10

This is a free event, but you must register.

Registration forms available at: www.choicesinliving.ar.gov/alrc.html Submit registration form via mail, fax, or email.

For more information, please call The Choices in Living Resource Center at 1-866-801-3435.

This project is supported, in part, under a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Aging. Grantees undertaking projects under government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. These contents, however, do not necessarily represent the policy of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and endorsement by the Federal Government should not be assumed.

Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Pie Ingredients 3 cups shredded cooked chicken 1 cup prepared jarred salsa 1 (1.0 ounce) packet taco seasoning 8 ounces sour cream 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of chicken soup 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies 1 teaspoon granulated garlic 6 to 8 small corn tortillas (about 5.5 inch) 2 cups Mexican blend shredded cheese Instructions In a medium bowl combine the cooked chicken, salsa, and taco seasoning; mix well and set aside.

In another bowl stir together sour cream, cream of chicken soup, chilies, and granulated garlic.

In a greased 9 inch deep dish pie plate, spread a few tablespoons of sour cream sauce in the bottom. Top with a layer of tortillas, cutting some in half if necessary to make them cover the bottom of the dish. Top the tortillas with half of the chicken mixture. On top of the chicken mixture, spread half of the sour cream sauce, then 1 cup of Mexican cheese blend. Add another layer of tortillas, then repeat layers with remaining chicken, sour cream sauce, then cheese.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 to 30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly and pie is heated through.

Serve topped with your favorite salsa or enchilada sauce.

- See more at: http://southernbite.com/2013/01/30/sour-cream-chicken-enchiladapie/#sthash.A2g16xG1.dpuf

Happy Easter!

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Please report your news to the Correspondent in your local Community

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CROSS ROADS/

HICKORY PL A INS

By Rosetta Lockhart

Opal Crider, Correspondent

Do I need to come and help you irrigate your farm land? I mean now, not in July. Ha My niece, Mary at Revel, had her house struck by lightning Sunday night in the storm. It struck the propane pipe going into her house and set the wall on fire, I guess the pilot being lit did it. She was at home and called 911 and then remembered baking soda would put it out, so she sprinkled it on the fire and had it out when the wonderful Firemen of Augusta and her friends, Manuel and Maria Hinejosa, arrived.

Pouring down rain and all!!!! Monday her wonderful Farm Bureau agent, Bobby Bowen, was out early and got Preston Clark and the group of electricians he works with, out to rewire her electric wires.

Woodruff County is the best place!!

Remember me ‘hounding’ you to come to the Wild Life Supper?

Well, some 92 did.

My cousins, Rose and Kenneth Altom, Dorothy and Doyle Ball of Wilburn, way over there near Heber Springs, came—partly to see me(I say).Plus a man who is BIG in American Legion of Heber came.(I don’t recall his name or position, nor would you) SO? Several from McCrory and Hometown folks came even as rainy as it had been—it ‘let up’. So,

THANKS to all who came.

Right now I don’t know a thing to bug you about doing—you are on your own!

Sunday visitors of Troy and Darlene Tims were all three sons, Brian and Jared Cooper of Judsonia and Jason Cooper ,and their grands, Hayden and Chloe of Gregory.

Jena Pfeffer spent Saturday night in Searcy with John, Kristen and Avery while their parents, Lynn and Carrie Tranum celebrated their anniversary.

Bill Gregory and L.J. and Erline Sawyer and I see each other often and is always somewhere eating. We are famous for ‘eating’. Well, Ima Jean and Vickie Lindsey out done us last week.

Tuesday they went to Patterson to their Chili Supper, Thursday to the Wild Life Supper (so did we) but here is where they out did us. Friday they went back to the Fairgrounds to the Cache/ White River National Wild Turkey Federation banquet. Saturday they were off to Forrest City for The Oak Ridge Boys concert. And people think we Gregorites are just sitting out here doing ‘nothing’!!!!

Monday Fannie Peters and I went to Cotton Plant for the Hypsion Club meeting—the speaker was Gloria Montgomery of Brinkley

and a member of the Lion’s Club, who is blind and told us there is a life for anyone who goes blind. She was upbeat and a joy to get to know.

We stopped back by O.B. and Helen Fields.

Their daughter, Gatha and David Oltmann was there. They were here for the funeral of Jane Oltmann of Brinkley.

Jane was Gatha and my Sherry’s college friend and married David’s cousin, Bill. The Fields and Oltmann’s had been to the funeral Monday morning.

Last week was a busy one for Nana Michelle and Poppa Donny Brown. They got a call” to come to Cabot and get Tucker Brown—he was up-chucking and did so the better part of the week. They took him home for Kyle to take him to their doctor and Carter Brown came home with them.

Saturday the church sponsored a Pizza lunch, a children’s Christian movie and an Easter Egg Hunt. Seems there were about 14 children,12 or so of us big kids. It was a good day even if they had to “hunt” inside.

Linda Clark, of St. Augustine, Fla.is due in here next Monday March 21st to visit the Rowland Clark family-or at least one, Master Peyton!! and me and Preston.

Rosetta

­ EW­ BETHEL­ NEWS N Donna Kelly, Correspondent

I am sitting here listening to the rain coming down this Tuesday eve. I am sorry I was not able to write news, but we had to be in Little Rock at 8:30.

We went to church Sunday. Had a nice crowd out and good fellowship.

We are sorry to hear of the death of Mrs. Maxine Weems. Our sympathy goes out to the family.

I wasn’t able to go see Roy Greenwalt. I did hear he was taking therapy; wishing him the best.

John and I went to the Wound Center on Monday morning. Was really expecting them to dismiss John. They were real pleased, but wanted us to continue having nurse come three day a week for three more weeks.

Saturday afternoon, we had a tea party in honor of Robin Sample. We met

at the Fellowship Building to visit and decorated hats. This was something Robin had planned for her birthday. It was fun for all of us and Robin would have laughed and sang with us. She actually did as her son Joe got up some records of her singing.

We had a Gospel on Saturday Singing Evening in a church memorial service for those former members of New Bethel who meant so much to us. Joe Mills and the men of Brown Grove Church sang several specials and congregation singing.

We will be in Revival Meeting this week. Josh Drye will be bringing the message each evening Monday-Friday.

We were sorry to hear that Jarrad and Wendy

Greenwalt’s baby girl is in the hospital with pneumonia. She is in our prayers.

We went to church Sunday evening, while the sun was shining, but when we were ready to come home when the thunder storm struck. I don’t think I ever saw the rain and hail so bad. We were afraid the car would drown out, but we made it through water over our road from Highway 70, Caviness Corner to New Bethel Church. granddaughter, Our Kim, came over last week and she brought this darling little baby girl which she babysits. We enjoyed them so much.

Johnny came over Sunday evening to check on us after the rain.

Jarrett and Allison Gurley and daughter, Kemmer

Allison Gurley, Prairie County farmer, featured in Arkansas farm publication Allison Gurley, who farms alongside her husband, Jarrett, was featured in a publication about “Arkansas Women in Agriculture” by Jessica Mozo.

The article was first published in 2014 but has recently re-circulated on Facebook.

Growing up in the Brinkley area, Allison worked with her parents, Bob and Sandra Kemmer, on their farm. However, seeking another vocation, she got her master’s degree in speech pathology with plans to leave the farm. She is working today with the Monroe County Human Development Center but is

very much still involved in farm work with her husband, Jarrett. They farm some 1300 acres of rice and soybeans in Monroe County.

“I’ve heard people say farming gets in your blood, and it does,” Gurley says.

“It’s very rewarding to see the process from seed to harvest and to know you’ve done it with your own hands. It’s not an easy lifestyle though, not knowing how much money you are going to make and leaving the house at 5:30 a.m. and not getting home until 10:30 p.m.”

“Agriculture is not just a man’s world anymore, al-

though it was for a long time,” she says. “There are plenty of women who work out in the fields, too. I feel responsible to grow the business end of our farm because my name is on the paperwork along with Jarrett’s, and I’m just as responsible to pay off our crop loan as he is. I lose sleep over things just like he does, and I hope for the biggest crop yield like he does.”

Allison and Jarrertt have a four-year old daughter, Kemmer. and they live in Biscoe.

His parents are Ernest and Bonnie Gurley.

Celebrating March Birthdays: Celebrating their birthdays together at the Hickory Plains One Stop on Tuesday, March 15 were left to right, Condary Johnson, Tracy Sisk, and R.J. “Bud” Polk. We want to wish Mr. Bud a Happy 90th Birthday!

The Cross Roads Fire Dept. has been in Service for 30 years. Annual CRV Fire Dept. Meeting & King Kat fish fry will be Sat., March 19.

I know you received your bills and it says wrong date they are to be paid by. It is April 1st. If you come to meeting, we’d rather you pay there.

You don’t have to belong to our fire district to attend this fish fry! You can eat good fish ,enjoy fellowship, silent auction & win door prizes. Carry outs are available!

(EARLY INFO) The Hickory Plains School Reunion will be Saturday, June 4. It will be held at the Hickory Plains United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall and in the Park.

Lunch will be catered by King Kat (our own local homegrown, Carter Harrison). More info later.

I hope no one local flooded out in all that rain. We need to pray for states that did. Then we were blessed to have summer weather early this week.

Weather (temps) changing back and forth, sure makes people sick.

My sister-in-law, Charlotte McArthur of Carlisle had her second and last back surgery last week.

She had to stay overnight this time. The surgery was two hours long. She has to wear a back brace for three months, except to sleep.

Please keep her in your Prayers. Her goal is to be back on her mower this summer. She mows for some others too. Send her a card, 602 So. Greenlaw Ave., Carlisle, AR 72024.

I went with Carter Harrison last Thursday for a meal at W. Memphis. We were so glad to see Aunt Joy Faye (Walters) Sample, her son Steve and a friend of hers, sorry I didn’t remember her name.

Friday. Bob and I, and Ernest and Liz Norman went to Western Sizzlin in Searcy for lunch. We went to celebrate Ernest’s birthday that was Thursday, the 10. We had a great time.

Clara Clark went to PT Tuesday and went visiting. She had a good day, out of the house.

Saturday, Papaw and I went to Benton and spent most of day with the Cochrans. We haven’t seen them in a long time.

Papaw and Josie played cribbage, Annie Grace, Josie and I played UNO. I played Leggos and bowling in the floor with Casey and Madie. Had donuts

for late breakfast with the kids.

Tracy cooked delicious lunch, baked chicken breast with bacon and cheese, potatoes spiced and baked and a delicious salad. The kids were having to do their Saturday chores while we were there. They have a schedule.

Even Carly Sue, dust, unloads and loads dishwasher, and other chores, she is 10 years old. With a family of nine, lots of laundry and dishes. HA! Sunday, I got up from a short nap in time to see Carl Weaver. He was only here for a short time. He had to get back to UAMS. We haven’t seen him in two months. He’ll be free some after this month.

He brought Christian Weaver back over to our house. Christian hasn’t stayed with us in two weeks. He and Papaw had fun fishing and some cribbage.

Christian worked here Tuesday afternoon picking up limbs all in the lot. He went home around 6PM. Clara Clark went to PT Tuesday & went visiting.

She had a good day, out of the house.

I was asked to come make the birthday picture at HPOS Tuesday, but Christian was with me.

He made it for Mrs. Pat. It was great to see Mr. Bud Polk at HPOS. Mr. Bud and Helen Polk, Pat and Condary Johnson Tracy Sisk (cook at HPOS) celebrated their birthdays. Pat had a pretty cake.

Dessle Covington and Mamie Graham joined them. Others came in to say hi. (Picture above) Mamie and Bobby Graham had Pat and Condary Johnson for supper Tuesday night. They were celebrating Condary’s 69th

birthday.

Come enjoy time with us at the next “Ladies Drop By”, Tuesday, April 12, at Hickory Plains Methodist Church. Lots of good laughter, food and it helps us to relax just to be together!

(REMINDER) People to call 870-854-3703 or email me (OpalCrider@centurytel.net) their News. Please call or send!!! If you want birthdays in my column and you know I don’t put them in, please let me know! I know people do things that we would all enjoy reading about.

HPOS wants to let everyone know that Tracy will serve breakfast on Sunday mornings. She will also have a Sunday lunch special for $4 .99.

Dinner SPECIALS on TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS! Come out and enjoy!

Please support Hickory Plains Post Office by purchasing stamps, mailing packages, etc. there. Support our OWN local Postmaster, Tammy Bruce.

The Hickory Plains Post Office hours are Mon.-Fri. 12:30 PM- 2:30 PM, Sat.10 AM-1:30 PM. Have a Good Week In The Lord!

Happy Birthday March 22nd to Ronnie Ashmore!

Happy Birthday March 23rd to Monte Crider!

Happy Birthday March 23rd to Terry Bell and Cherri (Bell) Walker !

Happy Anniversary March 25th to Lynda andJim Kirk!

Happy Birthday March 26th to Leon Miles!

And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.

Philippians 1:6, NLT

90th Birthday Party for

Raymond "Bud" Polk on

Sunday, March 20 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at

Hickory Plains Methodist Church Fellowship Hall

Come Celebrate With Us!

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FARM/HOME Kourtney McIntosh joins staff at Prairie County Farm Bureau Kourtney McIntosh of Des Arc has joined Arkansas Farm Bureau Insurance as a career agent effective January 1, 2016.

Kourtney is licensed in many areas of insurance including Auto, Home, Life Insurance and Farming.

“She can help take care of many of your insurance needs,” said Bobby Lott, Agency Manager.

She is a long time resident of Des Arc. Kourtney and her husband, Jeremy, have two children, Brylee (6) and Luke (5). As a family, they Keith Gresham, Dallas County extension agriculture agent, welds a sturdy fence are active members of and gate for display at the April 5 feral hog workshop in Fordyce. The Arkansas Gospel Mission Church in Game and Fish Commission will also demonstrate a cellular-activated gate. “Feral Des Arc where Kourtney is hogs have become an issue for forest owners in the area,” Gresham said. the Media Director and Jeremy is a Deacon as well as drummer on the praise

Control feral hogs with ingenuity

By Dave Edmark, U of A System Division of Agriculture

Farmers and landowners need to use their wits when trying to control feral hogs because the animals are certainly using theirs. Feral hogs are among nature’s smarter animals and will use their brains to stay a step ahead of potential captors.

To show some ways around the animals’ savvy ways, a feral hog control workshop is set for 6:30 to 9 p.m. April 12 at the Fordyce Civic Center sponsored by the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. Registration is free by calling your local county Extension office or signing up by April 5 at http://www.uaex.edu/feralhogs. Workshops and field days elsewhere in the state will be scheduled later and announced on the web page.

“Feral hogs are popular for sport hunting, but their expanding range and increased numbers are destroying native wildlife habitat, polluting streams and damaging pastures and crops,” said Becky McPeake, extension wildlife specialist for the Division of Agriculture.

The workshop will cover strategies such as corral trapping, in which multiple hogs are captured at once. McPeake recommends against single trapping or shooting

one or two feral hogs because those methods do little to control their numbers and warns other hogs in the area to avoid humans. “Hunting with dogs is sometimes used to catch stragglers, but isn’t the way to go if you want to trap many hogs at once,” McPeake said.

“Using single trapping results in trapshy hogs reproducing and problems returning,” McPeake said. “Snaring can also be used to supplement corral trapping.

Snares can be placed around corral fences and along trails.”

The workshop will also discuss strategies to place traps where the hogs are present by using trail or game cameras that reveal how many hogs are in a group and their size.

Prairie County Extension Service chairman Brent Griffin commented: A population of feral hogs have been identified here in Prairie County. I have heard of trapping methods along with hunting to control. No exact location has been identified due to their mobility and movement when confronted by humans. A general known area is north of I-40 between Hwy. 11 and Hwy. 86 toward the Johnson Chapel area. Quite a large area to say the least. I have no real dollar value as to the crop or habitat losses incurred.

team. Kourtney enjoys being involved in the community as leader of the Prairie County Lil 4-H’ers, member of the Couponistas’ Extension Homemakers club, and serves on many committees throughout the community.

“We are very excited for Kourtney to join our office; we have confidence she will be a great asset and help us to better serve our customers’ needs,” says Lott.

Prairie County Farm Bureau is located at 107 S. Hazen Ave, Hazen. We invite you to come by and say hello to Kourtney or call her at (870) 255-4596.

Kourtney McIntosh

Time is Running Out to Sign-up for CSP

By Traci Bruckner, tracib@cfra.org, Center for Rural Affairs

Time is running out for farmers and ranchers to participate in the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) this year.

This year’s deadline for producers to apply at their local Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) office is March 31.

The CSP is a voluntary stewardship incentives program that rewards farmers, ranchers, and foresters for maintaining existing conservation and adopting additional conservation measures that provide environmental benefits. CSP rewards producers for improving water quality, enhancing wildlife habitat, reducing soil erosion, increasing energy efficiency, and other natural resource benefits. Since the program began in 2009, nearly 70 million acres of farm and ranch land have been enrolled in the program.

CSP is a continuous sign-up program, and producers can apply to enroll at any

time of the year. NRCS applies a cut-off date for applications to be considered during a particular fiscal year. Once the cutoff date is past, producers may continue to apply, but they will not be considered for entry until the following year. To enroll in 2016, you must file your application by March 31.

March 31 is also the deadline by which initial applications are needed from farmers with expiring 2012-2016 contracts if they want to renew them for another five years. Some 12 million acres already in the program are eligible for renewal this year.

To sign up, farmers and ranchers should visit their local NRCS center. To find a local service center visit: http://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/ap p?agency=nrcs To learn more about the program visit: http://sustainableagriculture.net/wpcontent/uploads/2015/02/CSP-FarmersGuide-2015-final.pdf

Rice acreage projected to increase 20 percent over 2015 Don’t push beyond 1.6 million acres, says rice agronomist Despite receiving more than a foot of rain in four days in some portions of the state, the steady downpour isn’t likely to impact an overall increase 2016 rice acreage, University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture experts said this week.

Jarrod Hardke, rice agronomist with the Division of Agriculture, said grower surveys indicate Arkansas farmers will be planting between 1.5 and 1.6 million acres of rice this year, a 20 percent jump from 2015. And although heavy rains across the state — especially pronounced in the southeastern third of Arkansas — could potentially push planting dates back into early April, they’re not likely going to impact growers’ longrange plans, he said.

“Obviously, what hap-

pens before planting determines a lot,” Hardke said.

“Anywhere there are heavier clay soils are going to take this a lot harder. But lighter soils in the north, where they’re getting less rain, may end up in a better situation.

“But nothing currently suggests we’ll deviate from our current acreage projection,” he said. “Even as we reach eventual yield declines that happen as planting is pushed to late April or early May, when you look at the current price situation in rice, compared with other commodities, it still ‘pencils out’ better.”

Hardke said some growers will likely plant slightly more rice than they typically do, using acreage otherwise set aside for soybeans, due to commodity market considerations.

In the year’s first edition of the Arkansas Rice Update, published Feb. 26, Hardke urged growers not to push the state’s rice acreage beyond 1.6 million.

“It’s largely a supplyand-demand issue,” Hardke said. “Rice acres have increased in all of the rice producing states within the United States. High acreage throughout the mid-south can be its own problem, but imagine combining that with a really high yield.”

In addition to depressing commodity prices, Hardke warned that once Arkansas growers pass the 1.6 million acre mark, they’re left to plant rice in increasingly poorly suited areas.

“There are a lot of agronomic reasons, including soil type and water avail-

ability, why rice shouldn’t be planted in various places,” Hardke said. “And when we get past that 1.6 mark, that’s really what’s left. We get into ground that has traditionally not been in rice production for good reason.”

In 2010, Arkansas growers planted nearly 1.8 million acres of rice, often to disastrous ends. Bacterial panicle blight wiped out yields, and high temperatures made wlater management in atypical rice acres even more difficult.

“Some argue that we’re still recovering from the poor quality year that was 2010,” Hardke said. “Some of it was going to happen, no matter what — the heat and some of the disease.

But when you have that kind of record acreage, and you’re expanding acreage into new areas, it makes it

that much worse.”

Hardke said he was also concerned that medium grain rice acreage may also to increase to as much as 300,000 acres, despite a lack of contracts in 2015.

“In 2014, we had 215,000 acres of medium grain rice,” Hardke said. “In 2015, there were no contracts being offered for medium grain, and it still went up to 240,000 acres.

When there are contracts being offered and price guarantees, that’s usually a good driver to ensure we’re planting enough medium grain. But when growers plant that in spite of there being no contracts, they’re taking a gamble.”

Hardke said that if medium grain plantings increase this year in keeping with overall rice acreage increases, the market could be flooded.

“We would get into the acre 280,000-300,000 range, which we absolutely do not need,” Hardke said.

“I want to be wrong about that.”

Governor helps mark Ag Day at event in Benton County Gov. Asa Hutchinson, who grew up on a Benton County farm, helped celebrate National Ag Day on Tuesday in his home county.

The event, organized by the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture’s Cooperative Extension Service, kicked off at 1 p.m. at White Hall at the Arkansas Community College campus in Bentonville.

The governor was the afternoon speaker.

Tax Rates higher in Blue States It’s no secret that tax bills aren’t created equal. But while most of us understand that some states don’t charge income or sales taxes, we might not realize how state-by-state tax differences result in paying considerably more or less than our neighbors in other states. To answer that question, WalletHub today released its report on 2016’s States with the Highest & Lowest Tax Rates.

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Yo-Yo quilting at Lower White River Museum in Des Arc

Spring Break activities scheduled at Museum A yo-yo quilting workshop was held Saturday, March 12, at 10:00 a.m. at Lower White River Museum State Park in Des Arc. Seven participants learned to use a yo-yo maker to create puffs of fabric useful in quilting and other crafts. Eva Howard of McCrory instructed, and participants included Tina Hayley of Des Arc, Cindy Emfinger of Searcy, Denise Reynolds of McCrory, Teresa Hudson and Betsy Otwell of Little Rock, and Julie Crew of Conway.

Family-friendly Spring Break activities are also scheduled each day next week at 2 p.m. at Lower White River Museum State Park: Tuesday, March 22: Kick off Spring Break with historic toys and games.

Wednesday, March 23: Step back in time as you make a cornhusk doll.

Thursday, March 24: Try writing with a feather quill pen and learn to make berry ink.

Friday, March 25: Decorate an apron to take home.

Saturday, March 26: Explore women’s role in the home as you participate in wash day.

Craft activities are recommended for children ages six and up. Class size is limited; registration is recommended.

Come one day or come all week!

For more information on events, contact Monica Smith at the Lower White River Museum, 2009 Main Street, Des Arc, AR 72040. Phone (870) 256-3711 E-mail: monica.f.smith@arkansas.gov.

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.

Society members at Cross Heirs Lodge...Glenda, Alean, Maeola, Shelley, Sherrye, Marsha

Origin of lace subject at March 9 meeting of Grand Prairie Quilt Society

By Marsha Heien The Grand Prairie Quilt Society met March 9 at the Cross Heirs Retreat Center in Humphrey for their regular March meeting with six members present .

Glenda opened the meeting with the thought for the day...."I cannot call my day complete, til needle, thread, and fabric meet."

The February minutes and treasurer's report were read and approved.

Old Business: Shelley reported that 87 breast cancer post-surgery pillows were made at the February workshop at her church. She thanked Marsha and Sherrye for participating in this project.

The June Quilt Camp registration is still open.

Call Marsha at 870-6731430 for more info and to register.

Maeola gave a report on the February 27 Stitching Circle meeting held at the Plantation Museum at Scott. Lydia talked about the origins of lace. She said, "Early references to 'lace' in English texts almost certainly refer to 'ties' as this was the primary meaning of the word lace until well into the seventeenth century. Lace was brought to Zurich from Italy in about 1536. It was created with a needle and single thread (needle lace) or with multiple threads (bobbin lace). Bobbin lace evolved from braids and trimmings used as surface decoration for both dress and furnishings. Three forms of embroidery provided the origins of needle

lace: (1) little loops and picots decorating the collar and cuffs of shirts; (2) open-work seaming, linking widths of fabric; and (3) cutwork which started as decorative stitching worked within small spaces cut out of linen.

Bobbin lace is generally quicker to work than needle lace, and skilled workers were soon able to copy needle lace designs.

The city whose name was first associated with lace is Venice. It was there that the first known lace pattern books were printed. Travelling noblemen and intermarriage between royal families ensured that new fashion ideas were disseminated widely: lace makers displaced by political upheavals often arrived as refugees in areas and were able to enhance their own skills.

By the middle of the seventeenth century, lace makers produced some extremely intricate work, with the raised needle lace known as Gros Point and the flowing forms of Milanese bobbin lace being among the greatest achievements of the period. Through the eighteenth century French needle laces and Flemish bobbin laces began to dominate the market.

The industrial revolution in Britain brought with it a profound change in lacemaking. In 1809 John Heathcoat was able to produce the first machine lace that did not unravel when cut. By 1870 virtually every type of handmade lace had

its machine-made copy. In England most of the handmade lace industry had disappeared by 1900. Increasingly through the twentieth century, lacemaking became a craft undertaken for pleasure.

Miss Catherine Channer toured the East Midlands learning from the old lace makers and collecting patterns and equipment. She built up a large following of students and gained a reputation as a designer and writer of lace books. The Lace Guild, an educational charity formed in 1976, has worked to encourage excellence in both the making and design of lace. Its headquarters, The Hollies in Sturbridge, is now home to a museum with over 15,000 items of lace and lace-related artifacts and a library with a comprehensive collection of lace books."

New Business: The April 13th Sit 'n Sew will be at the Fellowship Hall of First Christian Church from 9:00 til 4:00.

We will be making teaching dolls for Arkansas Childrens Hospital. We will be cutting, stitching and stuffing, come bring your lunch and join us.

Coming event: Pumpkin Seed quilt hanging workshop March 19 at the Plantation Museum at Scott.

Call Lydia to register...501961-1409.

Show and Share: Marsha showed the pattern for the Pumpkin Seed quilt hanging that will be made at the quilt workshop on March 19 at the Planta-

tion Museum. She also had a photo of Nola's quilt from the stitching circle on Feb 27 made of a nine-patch pattern.

Maeola showed her pink sample quilt top and pillow.

Sherrye asked for help with her doll patterns.

Shelley showed two vintage rag rugs that her mother had made years ago. She also had the rug she started at the rag rug workshop she attended last month at the Lower White River State Park at Des Arc. She explained the process and how they braided with 4 strands of fabric.

Glenda also had her rag rug sample she had made at the workshop. They both said they learned a lot and had a great time with lots of laughs.

After the meeting, everyone toured the Cross Heirs lodge and looked at the rooms. Plans were made for utilizing the great room to the best advantage for the quilt retreat in June.

There is still time to register for a great weekend in the country. Come join us!

Call Marsha for more information, 870-673-1430. You can also go to www.crossheirs.org to see the lodge.

The April 13 meeting will be a Sit 'n Sew at the 1st. Christian Church Fellowship Hall from 9:00 to 4:00. We will be making teaching dolls for Arkansas Children's Hospital. Bring your lunch and join us.

Raymond E. Tomastic, 93, of Stuttgart passed away Monday, March 14, 2016, at Crestpark in Stuttgart.

Raymond was born August 9, 1922, in Slovak, Ark., to John and Mary Garrich Tomastic.

He was known as Romeo in high school because of his black hair and light green eyes. Following graduation from Stuttgart High School in 1940, Raymond joined the Army and was a veteran of World War II. He was active in the 575th Army Air Force band playing the clarinet. He worked as a purchasing agent at Layne Arkansas for 46 years.

Raymond was a quiet man but very humorous.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing and loved and adored his family. He believed in God and Heaven and never missed Mass until he could not walk anymore. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Elaine Tomastic Mooring.

Survivors are his wife of 66 years, Jennie Gray Tomastic; one daughter, Rae Stough of Sherwood;

and three grandchildren, Danny Lee Stough Jr., Wendi Stough Smith and Jason Allen Stough.

Funeral mass, officiated

by Father Phillip Reaves, will be at 11:00 a.m. today, Thursday, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Stuttgart.

Interment will follow in in Holy Rosary Cemetery.

Rosary was said at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday at Turpin Funeral Home with visitation following.

His family requests memorials be made to Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 1815 S. Prairie St., Stuttgart, Ark. 72160; or Holy Rosary Catholic School, 920 W. 19th St., Stuttgart, Ark. 72160.

BROWN - continued sas where she lived and worked for many years. She returned to Conway in the mid 1960’s, where she continued to work and raise her family.

After returning to Conway in 1963, Nellie became a member of the Greater Pleasant Branch Baptist Church in Conway, under the leadership of the late Revered J.R. Raynor. She remained a faithful and active member for more than 50 years, until her health begin to fail. She served as a member of the church’s Women’s Ministry and also volunteered over the years with the Youth Department. Final Farewell Also after returning to Conway, “Brown” as Nellie was affectionately known, began working as a cook at the Arkansas State Teachers College (now UCA) and Conway Country Club both in Conway. She was later employed at Arkansas Children’s Colony (now Conway Human Development Center) from January 1969 until her retirement December 14, 1996.

Her parents, a son Albert Matthews Jr., a daughter Patsy Ann Matthews a great-grandson Nash C. Matthews, six brothers; Carlton Wright, Sylvester Wright, Otha Wright, Loyce Wright Sr., Walter Lee Wright and Richard Wright;

three sisters: Myrtis Wright, Lillie Mae Wright and Lorraine Swinners all preceded Nellie in death.

Survivors are: two sons: Dwight (Lavonne) Benton of Hampton, VA and Danny (Sheryl) Matthews of Symrna, DE; four daughters; Charlene Benton, Glennetta Greenlaw, Janice Brown all of Conway, AR, and Tena Byrd of Houston TX; aone brother Sam (Martha) Wright, Jr. of Biscoe, AR; two sisters Lenora Mattison of Conway, AR and Corrine (Vincent) Wright of Minneapolis, MN; eighteen twentygrandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, and a host of sistersin-law, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 19 at 11 AM at Greater Pleasant Branch Baptist Church, 601 Spruce Street in Conway with Reverend Artee Williams officiating. Internment will take place at Robinson Cemetery by Branscumb Johnson & Gilchrest Funeral Home of Brinkley (870) 734-2772 branscumbfuneralhome192@yahoo.com & Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home Pallbearers are: Louis Ambers, Anthony Brown, Robert Crenshaw, Brian Hunter, Robert Glenn, and William Thomas.

Raymond E. Tomastic

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Little Rocker Kids Marathon winner: Grace Knight, left, was the winner of the Little Rockers Kids Marathon for Des Arc Elementary students in grades Second through Sixth. She ran/walked the rest of her 26.2 miles at the DAES track located on the front campus. She was supported by the DAES student body who cheered Grace on to finish the race. Grace received a t-shirt and a medal for her efforts. DAES Physical Education teacher, Francine Dickson, pictured above at right, said, “ The Little Rockers Marathon is an innovative endurance building running/walking program. The goal is to build physical endurance while teaching valuable lessons on making health and fitness a regular part of life.� Grace is the daughter of Jeremy and Dena Knight of Des Arc. Great Job, Grace!

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Top Archers: Amber Norman, left and Cooper Childers, right, members of Team Eagle Eye, received medals for Fourth and Third place honors, respectively, overall at the Region Seven Archery competition for Middle Schools held at Maumelle High School on Saturday, February 27 with a score of 263. Team Eagle Eye will be competing in Hot Springs on Friday, April 1 at the State level.

Amber is the daughter of Michelle Cooper and Steve Norman, Jr. and Cooper is the son of Kent and Stacy Childers, all of Des Arc.

Band Students receive Superior and Excellent ratings at Solo Ensemble: The band students pictured above traveled to Cabot on Thursday, March 3 to the Region IV Solo/Ensemble contest. Pictured left to right are: Destiny Howell-Superior; Justin Canell-Superior; MaKayla Dunlap-Excellent (2); Anna HollowaySuperior and Excellent; Treasure Durden-Superior; Audrey Crawford-Superior; Emilee Johnson-Excellent; Colton Long-Excellent; Drelon Hunter-Excellent; Callie Long-Superior; Larkin Fouse-Excellent and Colby Cox-Superior. David Yarbrough is Director. The band is currently selling Yankee Candles as a fundraiser to go toward new uniforms until April 1.

Donation for Girls State Delegate: Pictured at right is Lexi Cook, a Junior at Des Arc High School and a Girls State Delegate, accepting a check from Tyler Cox of Farmers and Merchants Bank. Girls State is held at Harding University in Searcy May 29 through June 3. Also attending Girls State is Lauren Mapps.

Family Fun Night Highlights . . . . .

Basketball Shoot

Chicken Toss

Face Painting

Just Clowning Around

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Baseball/Softball games set for today

The Des Arc Eagles Baseball and Des Arc Lady Eagles Softball teams are slated to play today, Thursday, March 17 at the DABA Ball Complex. The Lady Eagles are to play a conference doubleheader with the Hazen Lady Hornets beginning at 4:00 p.m. at Millenium Field. The Eagles will play the Brinkley Tigers in a conference doubleheader at the DABA Big Field. Game time is 4:30. Come out and watch some baseball or softball, enjoy a hot dog, drink or popcorn from the concession stands and the great weather to play ball.

Photo left: Senior Colt Covington, left, for the Eagles crosses First Base to beat the tag during the Eagles versus Abundant Life game.

Photo right: Junior Cierra Fisher swings the bat in the Lady Eagles game against Midland on March 7.

February Star Patrons Des Arc High School Calendar for Spring

Sadie York

Jarrett Hambrick

The Des Arc High School library has named the two students to receive the star patron awards for the month of February. The winners of the “Keep Calm & Read On” digital bookmark/reading timer and the Star Patron pen/stylus are Sadie York and Jarrett Hambrick.

Sadie is in the 7th grade. Her favorite book, I Was Here, is by her favorite author, Gayle Forman. The book setting where Sadie pictures herself in is “a forest like The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe because there are mysteries and strange animals.” The best book she ever read was her favorite book, I Was Here, “because it was interesting and got better as I read it. It was full of surprises!”

Jarrett is also in the 7th grade. He chose The Best NFL Defenses of All Time as his favorite book by his favorite author, Will Graves. Jarrett says that he “would want to go back to see Cliff Harris get drafted and play his first NFL game” as the setting he would like to go. He selected his favorite book, The Best NFL Defenses of All Time as the best book he has ever read “because of Cliff Harris. He played for the Dallas Cowboys which is my favorite team and he is from Arkansas.”

Des Arc Lady Eagles Softball Schedule Mar. 17 Mar. 19 Mar. 29 Apr. 5 Apr. 7 Apr. 8 Apr. 14

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March 17 Report Cards Go Home March 17 Baseball-Brinkley Softball-March 18: Cheerleader Tryouts March 21-25 Spring Break April 9 ACT Test April 14 Progress Reports April 15 School Out (Snow Day) April 22 Majorette & Flag Tryout April 23 Jr./Sr. Prom May 1 Band Spring Concert May 3 Band Banquet May 5 Band Recruitment at DAES May 9 Academic Banquet May 10 Athletic Banquet May 13 High School Graduation

Academic Banquet Donation: The Farmers and Merchants Bank of Des Arc made a donation to the Des Arc High School Academic Banquet to be held Monday, May 9 at the Des Arc Elementary Cafetorium. Pictured are Brooke Kellar, left and Bailey Greenwood, right accepting a check for $1,000 on behalf of the Senior Student Council from Farmers and Merchants Bank Loan Officer Tyler Cox.

Have a fun and safe Spring Break!

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WE NEED YOUR HELP! The Des Arc High School Band is holding a Yankee Candle Fundraiser March 14-April 1 Proceeds to benefit purchase of new band uniforms Contact any 7-12 grade band member or Mr. Yarbrough to make a purchase To purchase online, download the FREE Yankee Candle app from the Apple Store or Google Play.

Type in the DA Bands code 990094587 for the app or the website and the band will receive credit for your purchase.

Thank you for your support!

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Family Fun Night Highlights . . . .

Over $21,000.00 was raised at Family Fun Night held at the Des Arc Elementary School on Friday, March 11. The event was well attended as evidenced at the dinner, playing of games and silent auction participants. The Silent Auction boasted of lots of nice gifts and the Chick-fila dinner was great.

Des Arc High School students were on hand to assist with the games and other duties This event is sponsored by the PALS (Parent Advisory Committee).

Funds raised benefit the students at Des Arc Elementary such as the recent purchase of the new water fountains , teacher instructional materials and playground equipment.

Shooting Gallery

Dance Revolution

Tu-Tu much fun!

Ball Toss

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District Court Hearings and Failure to Appear on a Written Summons. Failed to Appear. Issue Letter.

Jeremiah L. McMillen, Des Arc, charged with Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver License-Class A Misdemeanor, Public Intoxication/Drinking in Public x2, Discharge of Firearm City Ordinance Violation and Disorderly Conduct.

Continued.

Jelecia Jackson, Des Arc, charged with Failure to Pay, Contempt of Court/Failure to Complete Community Service and Disorderly Conduct-Class C Misdemeanor.

No Payments Made. Continued.

Jeffery C. Treadwell, Des Arc, charged with DWIThird and Contempt of Court/Failure to Complete Community Service. Continued to March 21, 2016.

Tracy Leighann Robinson, Des Arc, charged with Failure to Pay. Continued.

Tommy S. Barbee, Des Arc, charged with Contempt of Court/Failure to Complete Community Service and Failure to Appear on a Written Summons. Continued to March 21, 2016.

Ladarius Spencer, Des Arc, charged with No Driver License. Guilty. Sentenced to Fine and Cost of $165.00.

Christopher Scott Whittaker, Des Arc, charged with Failure to Pay. Failed to Pay. Issue Warrant.

Jesmine L. Pickens, Searcy, charged with Exceeding Posted Speed 77 MPH/55 Zone. Bond Forfeited.

Robert L. Dixon, Ward, charged with Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver License-Class A Misdemeanor, Careless/Prohibited Driving, and No Seat Belt. Failed to Appear. Issue Letter.

Carma T. Dougan, Des Arc, charged with No Driver License. Bond Forfeited.

James Ricky Kilgore, Des Arc, charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Controlled Substance. Defendant Appeared and Advised of Rights.

Defendant Waived Rights and Plead Guilty. Sentenced to Fine and Cost of $655.00 and 20 days Prairie County Jail suspended upon No Further Violations.

Joe Dietrich, Des Arc, charged with Animal Control Violation/At Large/No License. Transfer Case to Hazen.

Paul J. Lucas, Hensley, charged with Public Intoxication/Drinking on Highway and Contributing to a Minor. Plead Not Guilty by Attorney Ray Baxter. Hearing set for May 12, 2016.

Jordan T. Lott, Cabot, charged with Exceeding Posted Speed 63 MPH/40 Zone, DUI and DUI Refusal.

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Prairie County Jail Count The following inmates are currently incarcerated in the Prairie County Jail at Des Arc, according to Sheriff Gary Burnett, as of Tues., March 15, 2016:: Hood, Paul Anthony, 42, charged with Rape and Sexual Assault. Intake date November 8, 2015.

Dulany, Malary L., 31, charged with Attempted Capital Murder, Kidnapping and Terroristic Threatening Intake date Dec. 19, 2015.

Shearer, Megan Leann, 26, Hold for Another Department. Intake date January 14, 2016.

Monroe, Traci, 23, charged with Failure to Appear. Intake date January 23, 2016.

Humbert, Lawrence James, 34, charged with Battery-Second Degree and Assault-Third Degree. Intake date January 21, 2016.

Winkowski, Jeremy Joseph, 47, charged with Probation Violation. Intake date February 5, 2016.

Wardwell, Eddie, 41, charged with Parole Violation, Commercial Burglary x2, Residential Burglary, Breaking or Entering, Habitual Offender and Theft of Property. Intake date February 3, 2016.

Washington, Earl, 47, charged with Criminal Mischief. Intake date December 28, 2015.

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IRS has refunds for Arkansans who did not filed in 2012 DALLAS- The Internal Service anRevenue nounced today that Federal income tax refunds totaling almost $9 million may be waiting for more than 10,000 Arkansas taxpayers who did not file a federal income tax return for 2012.

To collect the money, these taxpayers must file a 2012 tax return with the IRS no later than this year's April tax deadline.

Nationally, the IRS estimates the midpoint for potential refunds for 2012 to be $718, with half being worth more than $718 and half being worth less.

"Some people may not have filed because they had too little income to require filing a tax return, even though they had taxes withheld from their wages," said Clay Sanford, an IRS spokesman.

"In cases where a return was not filed, the law provides most taxpayers with a three-year window of opportunity for claiming a refund."

If no return is filed to claim a refund within three years, the money becomes the property of the U.S. Treasury.

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Oglesbee, Lisa Carol, 53, charged with Probation Revocation. Intake date February 13, 2016.

Dearen, Angie M., 32, charged with Failure to Appear. Intake date February 19, 2016.

Pruitt, Leslie, 24, charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Controlled Substance-Felony and Endangering the Welfare of a Minor-First. Intake date February 18, 2016.

Sanders, Teddy Ray, 40, charged with Delivery/Manufacture of Cocaine. Intake date January 8, 2016.

Jones, Alandis Jerrell, 26, Intake date February 25, 2016.

Allen, Wallace, 69, Commitment. Intake date February 24, 2016.

Johnston, Charles Richard, 62, charged with Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Parole Violation. Intake date March 1, 2016.

McGee, Rodney Tiawan, 37, charged with Possession of Firearms by Certain Persons, Non-Support and Parole Violation. Intake date March 1, 2016.

Burks, Demarkus Dreshawn, 20, charged with Failure to Appear. Intake date March 4, 2016.

Enzor, David Mark, 56,

charged with Failure to Appear. Intake date March 7, 2016.

Jones, Bobby Joe, 55, charged with Forgery, Theft of Property and Habitual Offender. Intake date March 3, 2016 Rush, Rita Kathaleen, 60, charged with Obstructing Governmental Operations, Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia-Class A Misdemeanor, DWI-First and Careless Driving. Intake date March 14, 2016.

Cindy Denise Norman, 37, charged with Failure to Pay Fine and Cost. Intake date March 14, 2016.

Campise, Victoria Leigh, 36, Hold for Another Department. Intake date March 13, 2016.

Reed, Nyshaunda, 22, Commitment. Intake date March 8, 2016.

Davis, Eddie Lee, 26, charged with Failure to Appear. Intake date March 10, 2016.

McMillen, Jeremiah, 36, Commitment. Intake date Marchs 10, 2016.

Pate, Taylor R., 29, Hold for PC Hearing. Intake date March 14, 2016.

Jones, Kevin Lamont, 22, Hold for Another Department. Intake date March 12, 2016. l

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Shad A. Ingle, Hazen, charged with Failure to Pay. Continued to April 4, 2016.

Keri L. McIntosh, Des Arc, charged with Violation of Arkansas Hot Check Law. Bond Forfeited.

Jacob Collins, Des Arc, charged with Contempt of Court/Probation Violation.

Continued to March 21, 2016.

Teresa Earl, Des Arc, charged with Failure to Pay. Continued to March 21, 2016.

State Cases Jelecia Jackson, Des Arc, charged with Possession of Controlled Substance.

Failed to Appear. Issue Letter.

Billy Lynn Cummings, Mayflower, charged with Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver LicenseClass A Misdemeanor, Improper Display Tag, and No Liability Insurance. Failed to Appear. Issue Letter.

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

Roy Miller, Jr., Des Arc, charged with Failure to Pay. No Payments Received.

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Tommy S. Barbee, Des Arc, charged with Failure to Pay. Continued to March 21, 2016.

Calandra Caldwell, Des Arc, charged with Exceeding Posted Speed 76 MPH/55 Zone. Continued to March 21, 2016.

James Houghtlen, Jr., Beebe, charged with No Liability Insurance, Exceeding Posted Speed 74 MPH/55 Zone and DWI-First. Plead Not Guilty. Hearing set for May 12, 2016.

Leon Demarz Holder, Clarendon, charged with Failure to Pay. Failed to Appear. Issue Warrant.

Melissa Barbee, Des Arc, charged with Failure to Pay. Failed to Appear. Issue Letter.

Zachary D. Contrell, Austin, charged with No Seat Belt and Contributing to Minor. Plead Not Guilty.

Hearing set for May 12, 2016.

Molly K. Walker, Cabot, charged with Exceeding Posted Speed 75 MPH/55 Zone and No Liability Insurance. Continued to March 21, 2016.

Tamara L. Richards, Des Arc, charged with Exceeding Posted Speed 81 MPH/55 Zone. Sentenced to Fine and Cost of $175.00 and Six Months Probation. If No Further Violations, Charge Dismissed.

Dana Lyons, West Point, charged with No Liability Insurance. Failed to Appear.

Issue Letter.

Billy Lynn Cummings, Mayflower, charged with Failure to Appear on a Written Summons. Continued to March 21, 2016.

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The following cases were heard before District Judge Robert Abney in District Court Hearings held in the courtroom at Des Arc City Hall on Thursday, March 10 and Monday, March 14, 2016: Thursday, March 10 Jay Steven Dietrich, Des Arc, charged with Driver License Suspended for DWI and Public Intoxication/Drinking in Public. Continued to March 14, 2016.

Reba Robinson, Des Arc, charged with Left Scene of Accident. Changed plea to Guilty. Sentenced to Fine and Cost of $265.00 Todd E. Angelo, Des Arc, charged with Assault-Third Degree-Class C Misdemeanor and Disorderly Conduct. Trial Held. Found Guilty. Sentenced to Fine and Cost of $350.00.

Frederick B. Plane, Beebe, charged with Disorderly Conduct-Class C Misdemeanor. Guilty. Sentenced to Fine and Cost of $350.00. No Contact Order extended for Six Months.

Leslie Plante, Beebe, charged with Disorderly Conduct-Class C Misdemeanor. Trial held. Found Not Guilty.

Christopher Scott Whittake, Des Arc, charged with Obstruction of Governmental Operations. Bond Forfeited.

Jeremiah L. McMillen, Des Arc, charged with Domestic Battering-Third Degree. Defendant Appeared and Advised of Rights. Defendant Waived Rights and Plead Guilty. Sentenced to Fine and Cost of $300.00, Ten Days Prairie County Jail and No Contact Order for 30 days.

Bryan D. Bowden, Benton, charged with Drove Left of Center and DWIFirst. Continued to May 12, 2016.

Gary D. Gustin, Cotton Plant, charged with Violation of Arkansas Hot Check Law x3. Guilty. Sentenced to Fine and Cost of $1609.18.

James R. Tinkle, Cotton Plant, charged with Domestic Battering-Third Degree.

Defendant Appeared and Advised of Rights. Defendant Waived Rights and Plead Guilty. Sentenced to Fine and Cost of $500.00 and 60 days Prairie County Jail.

Andrew R. Gonzalez, Des Arc, charged with No Driver License and Exceeding Posted Speed. Failed to Appear.

Issue Warrant.

Able Gutierrez, Green Briar, charged with Driving on Suspended Driver License. Trial Held. Found Guilty. Sentenced to Fine and Cost of $285.00.

Monday, March 14 City Cases Lucas J. Hood, Des Arc, charged with Failure to Pay

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CLASSIFIEDS, SERVICES, LEGALS Real Estate

OFFICE BLDG. 102 Hamilton Des Arc, AR For Lease

Now Is the Time to Buy!!

INTEREST RATES ARE LOW! 3 Bdr. 2 Ba. 1612 sq ft, .73 acre, Hwy. 38 E. ......... NEW LISTING....... $45,000.

3 Bdr, 1.5 Ba, 2306 sq. ft, 411 Pike..............................REDUCED ....... $75,000.

2 Bdr. 1 Ba, Remodeled, Storm Shelter, 108 Whippoorwill.................. $44,000.

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.

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See these listings at www.ezmls.com

LAWN CARE

LIST WITH US - FOR SURE SALE!

FOR LAWN MOWING AND WEED EATING - CALL WILLIAM PATE, 870-256-5091.

Janice Huffstickler,Broker

DES ARC REALTY

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UPHOLSTERY

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

NEED UPHOLSTERY WORK DONE? Furniture, Tractor, Motorcycle,Truck, or other upholstered seats? Call 1-501-6061599 for all your upholstery needs.

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HOUSE FOR SALE IN DES ARC: 2011 Maple St., Des Arc. 3/4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, 1,946 sq. ft. heated/cooled; swimming pool.

Call for appointment: 501-516-9761. Possibly No Money Down.

Low Interest (2.75%) thru USDA/RD Program. Applications Available.

LOST DOG LOST DOG, MOLLY: Chocolate Lab missing on Wednesday, March 15, from the Welcome Home Cemetery area north of Des Arc. Has white chest and paws; wearing brown collar. If you find Molly, or see her, please call 501-388-7560.

INVITATION TO BID Sealed bids will be received no later than 10:00 a. m.

March 29, 2016 for Yard Maintenance at Des Arc Housing Authority Apartments. Specifications are on file at Des Arc Housing Authority Office, 505 South 2nd Street, Des Arc, AR 72040.

Bids will be opened at 10:00 a. m. March 29, 2016. The Housing Authority reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

Mary Huddleston, Director Des Arc Housing Authority

PAY CASH WILL PAY CASH - For Non-running Lawn Mowers. Call 501827-6771. Thomas Goodwin, Kensett, AR 3/17/2c

WANTED CLEAN 5-GALLON water bottles. Will pay $10 each for up to 10. No chips, no cracks, no plastic. Call 870-256-5088

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Historic Home For Sale Century-plus old landmark home in Green Forest, Arkansas. 3BR, 2BA, 3-car attached garage and gazebo lawn building, unfinished upper level and partial basement. Newer roof and generator.

21 out-of-county locations (record number) received Mar 10 WRJ “Next-Day”, Mar 11

In the Circuit Court of the Northern District of Prairie County, Arkansas Susanne Bell and the Estate of Jerry L. Bell...............Petitioners Susanne Bell, Administratrix vs 59N CV-15-27 Heirs of Joseph L.Rascoe, Heirs of Martha Rascoe: Respondents Heirs of Willie Rascoe, Heirs of Frances Outillye Scott Schiltz; Heirs of Ruth Whyte Manning; Heirs of Willie Rebecca Rascoe, Ora Marion Scott Love; Ray Mack, Jr., Mary S. Gray Spence, ; Marilyn Jean Rascoe; Leslie Rascoe Shelton; Erin Rascoe; Judy Rascoe Davis; And All Persons having an Interest in the Following Described Real Property Located in the Northern District of Prairie County, Arkansas, To-Wit: The West 3/4 of the NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of § 2, T4N-R7W: the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of § 3, T4N-R7W, SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of § 3 T4N-R7W, Fractional Part of the NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of § 10, T4N-R7W

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For more information on this beautiful home, go to www.mwrrealty.com, call Larry Montgomery at Montgomery Whiteley Realty, 870-423-2997, or email lamonty44@gmail.com.

MOLLY

INVITATION TO BID The City of Des Arc will be begin accepting bids on two-2010 Dodge Charger police cars on March 17, 2016. The cars can be seen at the Des Arc City Shop located at 108 N 4th St. in Des Arc. All bids should contain the bidder’s name, phone number and the Vin number of the car being bid on.

These cars are being sold AS IS. Bids must be turned in to the Mayor’s Office located at 107 S. 3rd St., by April 19, 2016 at 12:00 Noon. All bids are subject to rejection.

Rick Parson, Chief Des Arc Police Department

NOTICE OF QUIET TITLE ACTION Comes the Circuit Clerk of Prairie County, and gives notice that a Complaint to Quiet Title was filed in the Court on the 14 day of October 2015, in which the Plaintiffs, Susanne Bell and the Estate of Jerry L. Bell, Susanne Bell, Administratrix, were seeking to quiet title in property described as follows, to-wit: W3/4 of the NW1/4 of the SW1/4 of §2, T4N-R7W, containing 30.00 Acres More or Less; NE1/4 of the SE1/4 of §3, T4N-R7W, Containing 40 Acres, More or Less; SW1/4 of the SE1/4 of §3, T4N-R7W, Containing 40 Acres more or Less; the Fractional Part of the NW1/4 of the NE 1/4 of §10, T4N-R7W, Containing 6.5 Acres more or Less.

All Persons claiming any interest in the land or a lien thereof are hereby notified to appear in court or file an objection and show cause why the title of Petitioners should not be quieted and confirmed.

Given this 8 day of January 2015.

Vanessa Peters by Rhonda Cheshier, D.C. SEAL COUNTY CLERK PRAIRIE COUNTY, ARKANSAS 3/3/4c

LATE MODEL JOHN DEERE TRACTOR & HAY EQUIPMENT RETIREMENT

UCTION A Sat., March 26 10am •

13495 STATE HIGHWAY J CAMPBELL (GLENNONVILLE), MO

800-223-4157 • birdsongauction.com

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

* Hats off to USPS, but gets “A-”

Display Ad this Size: $15.00 (in County) Week of 03-14-16

* NOTE: NOTE: Edgemont & Pine Bluff, usually received “next-day”, not rcv’d until Sat., Mar. 12 All 43 locations below DATE MAILED sent to and distributed THRS., Feb 25

by USPS Mail Facility, THRS., Feb 18 (Leap Day 2/29) North Little Rock

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FRI., Mar 11 FRI., ” FRI., ” FRI., ” FRI., ” FRI., ” FRI., ” FRI., ” FRI., ” FRI., ”

* Above 10 locations are mailed in 10 proprietary containers. Another 175± locations, including the 33 below, are mixed & mailed in a total of 7 containers - then sorted in NLR. Alma Benton Edgemont Fayetteville Flippin Forrest City Greenbrier Hot Springs Jonesboro Little Rock North Little Rock Rose City, NLR Pine Bluff Rogers Russellville Sheridan Sherwood Tichnor Ulm

MON., Feb 22 FRI., Feb 19 FRI., ” MON., Feb 22

WED., Mar 2 SAT., Feb 27 MON., Feb 29 WED., Mar 2

TUES., Mar 8 SAT., Mar 5 SAT., ” MON., Mar 7

MON., ” FRI., Feb 19 FRI., ” MON., Feb 22 FRI., Feb 19 FRI., ” FRI., ” SAT., Feb 20 MON., Feb 22

THRS., Mar 3 SAT., Feb 27 MON., Feb 29 THRS., Mar 3 MON., Feb 29

WED., Mar 16 FRI., Mar 4 SAT., Mar 5 THRS., Mar 10 FRI., Mar 4 FRI., ” FRI., ” FRI., ”

FRI., Feb 19 FRI., ” FRI., ”

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WED., Mar 2 SAT., Feb 27 MON., Feb 29 MON., ” MON., ”

SAT., Mar 5 FRI., Mar 4 FRI., Mar 4 SAT., Mar 5 FRI., Mar 4

SAT., Mar 12 FRI., Mar 11 SAT., Mar 12 SAT., ” WED., Mar 16 SAT., Mar 12 FRI., Mar 11 FRI., ” SAT., Mar 12 FRI., Mar 11 FRI., ” FRI., ” SAT., Mar 12 SAT., ” FRI., Mar 11 FRI., ” FRI., ” FRI., ” FRI., ”

OUT OF STATE TUES., Feb 23 Anaheim, CA Chicago/N Aurora, IL MON., Feb 22 SAT., Feb 20 Dallas, TX MON., Feb 22 Enid, OK Houston/Seabrook,TX FRI., Mar 4 WED., Feb 24 Madison, AL Memphis, TN Midvale, ID Ogden, UT MON., Feb 22 Salem, OR MON., ” Springfield, MO TUES., Feb 23 Springfield, OH MON., Feb 22 St Louis, MO W. Melbourne, FL

THRS., Mar 3 FRI., Mar 4 THRS., Mar 3 THRS., ” FRI., Mar 4 THRS., Mar 3 SAT., Mar 5 THRS., Mar 3

MON., Mar 7 THRS., Mar 10 TUES., Mar 8 TUES., ” TUES., ” THRS., Mar 10 FRI., Mar 11 MON., Mar 7

THRS., Mar 3 FRI., Mar 4 FRI., Mar 4

TUES., Mar 8 MON., Mar 7 WED., Mar 9 TUES., Mar 8 SAT., Mar 12

EXCEPTIONAL Delivery

USPS Grade

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MON., Mar 14 MON., ” MON., ” SAT., Mar 12 WED., Mar 16 Not Rcvd as of 3/16

SAT., Mar 12 MON., Mar 14 TUES., Mar 15 WED., Mar 16 MON., Mar 14 Not Rcvd as of 3/16

TUES., Mar 15 Not Rcvd as of 3/16

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Call Eva or Neil at 1-800-569-8762 to place your ad here!

HELP WANTED

DATE DELIVERED

LOCATION * Beebe * Cabot * Carlisle * Conway * Griffithville * Jacksonville * Lonoke * Searcy * Stuttgart * Ward

STATEWIDE CLASSIFIEDS

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A-

Re: Arkansas locations, “Next-Day” deliveries are shown in BLACK text - later than “next-day” shown in RED italic.

Re: Out-of-state locations, “acceptable” deliveries shown in BLACK text - less than acceptable shown in RED italic.

Exceptional deliveries include black “thumbs up”. Poor deliveries include RED “thumbs down”.

10 or more days late include heavy black frame (See Forrest City - Mar 3 WRJ rcv’d 13 days late on Mar 16)

Subcontractors needed for work on bank foreclosed properties. $1,000 a week possible.

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All positions require manual labor including frequent use of a hand shovel up to 8 hours per day. Travel is Required for All Positions.

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MISCELLANEOUS

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WIN or Pay Nothing! Contact Bill Gordon & Associates at 1-800893-6175 to start your application today!

WANTED 10 Homes needing

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Stanley Home Products/Fuller Brush Distributors Needed.

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SAWMILLS from only $4,397.00 - MAKE & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock - ready to ship. FREE info/DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com 1-800-578-1363 ext: 300N. TORNADO Storm Shelters Steel Safe Rooms, & Above/ Below Ground Shelters 6 Person (4x6x6) $3,499.00, 12 Person (8x6x6), $4,199.00, 16 Person (10x6x6), $4,699.00. 10 Yr. Warranty, www.ProtectYourLoved1s. com, For more info. Call 870997-1053, Accredited BBB, Registered w/Angie’s List.

AUCTION

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GUNS & AMMO

CONWAY, AR - GUN SHOW March 19th - 20th. Faulkner Co. Fairgrounds Expo Center, Sat, 9am - 5pm, Sun, 9am - 4pm.

Guns, Knives, Ammo, Militaria, Lg. Selection new/used rifles, shotguns,& handguns. G&S Promotions, 1-918-659-2201. $2.00 OFF admission with this ad. $2 OFF for Active Duty & Retired Military w/ id.

MAIN STREET HARDY SPRING GUN & KNIFE SHOW - 103 School Street, Hardy, Arkansas.

March 26th and 27th 2016.

For more info 870-257-2783 or Facebook/MainStreetHardy.

TRAINING/EDUCATION MOBILE/ MANUFACTURED HOMES

Mobile Homes with acreage.

Ready to move in. Lots of room, 3Br 2Ba. Quick and easy owner financing (subject to credit approval). No renters. 501-5883300.

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B LAST FROM THE P AST . . . 1957 H OMECOMING R OYALTY

L-R: Laura Conder (North), Beverly Eans (?), Judy Coker (Andrews), Barbara Eans (Clay), Joetha Bell (Garth), Janie Hudson (Rogers) in center - Homecoming Queen, Helen Nichols (?), Frieda Thomas (Bell), Linda Sue Eans (?), Janice Bell (Newton), and Linde Roe (Jenkins).

(Joetha Bell and Linde Roe are known to be deceased) The Journal thanks Judy Coker Andrews of Dallas and Janie Hudson Rogers of Cabot for their help with identifications and their personal memories about this special experience.

Judy remembers her escort was Jimmy (James) Walls, and that the ride on the float in the Homecoming parade was so cold that “those really dated-looking gloves and wool suits sure felt good!”

Janie remembers that her two escorts were Lloyd Keathely and Roy Rogers (her future husband). And that the Homecoming game was played on a beautiful, but COLD Thanksgiving afternoon - and Des Arc lost to Hazen by one point. “Those were some of the most wonderful times of my life and I really cherish them.”

Although the original photo appeared in the 1957 Eagles Nest Annual, the scanned and enhanced photo above was provided by H.K. Garth, author of “A History of Des Arc High School”, Copyright 2005

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hoe. There was a problem with the hydraulics in the lift and boom.

Mayor Garth reported that he spoke with Randy Rosel about the Raymond Rosel property and that he was about ready for the city to get a letter issued so that the property could be cleaned up.

Animal Control Officer Dwayne Mayher;s report included 4 dogs picked up with 2 being reclaimed by the owner; 2 citations issued, and 3 warnings issued. Four dogs were rescued and one was adopted.

He mentioned that he was going to get with the owner of two of the rescued dogs and see if he would surrender them over so they could be adopted out up North.

Alderwoman Anna Beth Fisher said she spoke with Ronnie Ward, the Parks & Recreation Director, and he advised that the basketball season was over and that with good weather, he would look into moving some of the picnic tables in the riverfront area.

It was unanimously approved to draw up a contract with the Des Arc Senior Citizens Center for a $200 per year donation for their Grills and Gowns program to be renewed anually.

Bids were opened for the cleaning of the park bathrooms, the mowing of the park and walking trail, and the mowing of the water tanks, pump stations, and booster stations. There were two bids for the cleaning of the park bathrooms.

Cindy Kilgore bid $300 per month; Marcella Angelo bid $150 per month to do the work. Kilgore’s bid was accepted unanimously.

There were two bids for mowing the walking trail and the riverfront park area. Dallas Taylor and Edward Dunlap bid $600 per month for the job. Taylor’s bid was accepted unanimously.

There were four bids for mowing the water tanks, pumps, and booster stations: Blake Richards for $550 per month; Dion Williams for $380 per month; Jesse Tackett for $450 per month; Dallas Taylor for $400 per month.

Tackett’s bid was accepted unanimously.

Paula Campbell was reappointed to serve on the Parks and Recreation committee and Brad Knupp was appointed to serve on the City Planning Commission.

Chrisana Knupp, Recorder

WARNING The Des Arc Police Department has received numerous complaints about drivers going the wrong way on a one-way section of East 7th Street by the Des Arc High School.

This is a warning that citations will be issued to all persons caught in violation of the posted signs in the future.

Des Arc Police Department

Government Loan Program Congress has set aside up to $25,000 to homeowners for qualified home improvement.

Metal Roofing • Sun Room Siding • Bath • Windows Walk-In Jacuzzi Safety Tubs

Low Monthly Payments

800.364.1510

Distribution of City Sales Tax Revenue The municipal levy of sales and use tax returned to area cities by the state in February, 2016 is as follows: Des Arc ....................$ 18,519.80 Augusta ..........................32,590.79 Bald Knob .....................40,708.06 Beebe............................129,462.14 Brinkley..................163,795.9 0 Cabot............................791,865.87 Carlisle ...........................46,438,80 Clarendon ................. 43,411.61 Cotton Plant ....................1,580.37 DeValls Bluff.................16,723.55 DeWitt..........................177,922.79 England..........................83,927.02 Gillett ...............................1,696.21 Hazen ............................ 52,072.50 Holly Grove......................5,612.44 Lonoke .........................162,140.37 McCrory.........................17,291.93 North Little Rock.....1,877,267.69 Searcy...........................887,477.26 Stuttgart .......................729,995.55 Ward...............................38,482.73 Municipal sales and use tax is based on retail sales and local tax. It is reported to and compiled each month by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration. A 3% levy is kept by the state.

For the same period in 2015, Des Arc’s tax revenue was $16,654.71, DeValls Bluff, $15,994.01 and Hazen, $54,347.30 The new county tax approved by the voters in Prairie County went into effect in April, 2014. The new tax added .5% to the already 8.5 % in the local area.

Abandon pesticide collection events being scheduled The Agricultural Abandoned Pesticide Program has scheduled Abandoned Pesticide Collection Events for nine locations in SW/W Arkansas counties from March 18-30. Since the program began in 2005, 2.3 million pounds of unwanted pesticide have been collected.

Participation in a collection event is free and anonymous to farmers and landowners.

Commonly collected items include old/outdated pesticides such as calcium arsenate, 2,4,5-T, sodium cyanide, lindane, and chlordane, as well as registered pesticides unusable because they have been exposed to the elements or have been held over from previous growing seasons such as glyphosate products and 2,4-D. The first event will be in Sebastian County on March 18.

Events in Arkansas, Lonoke and Prairie counties will be held in the fall of 2018.

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the coast, where a ship would be waiting to take him home. After making his way home, Patrick went on to become a priest.

According to tradition, Patrick returned to Ireland to convert the pagan Irish to Christianity. The Declaration says that he spent many years evangelising in the northern half of Ireland and converted "thousands". Patrick's efforts against the druids were eventually turned into an allegory in which he drove "snakes" out of Ireland (Ireland never had any snakes).

Tradition holds that he died on March 17 and was buried at Downpatrick. Over the following centuries, many legends grew up around Patrick and he became Ireland's foremost saint.

On St Patrick's Day it is customary to wear shamrocks and/or green clothing or accessories (the "wearing of the green").

St Patrick is said to have used the humble shamrock, a three-leaved plant, as a

teaching tool to explain the Holy Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) to the pagan Irish. This story first appears in writing in 1726.

Aside Facts: 1. The first St. Patrick’s Day parade took place in New York in the 1760s.

2. In 2010, the Sydney Opera House went green to mark the 200th anniversary of St. Patrick’s Day there.

3. In Chicago every year, the “Kelly River” is dyed green, which lasts for about five hours.

Opera House, Sydney, Australia

Final Totals Summary for March 1 Election Prairie County Clerk Rebecca Hayley provides the final summary of the March 1 Democratic Preferential Primary Election in Prairie County.

Votes Percent 100% Precincts Counted (of 24) . . . . . . . . . 24 Ballots Cast - Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,413 Ballots Cast - Democratic. . . . . . . . 1,306 54.12% Ballots Cast - Republican . . . . . . . . 1,103 45.71% Ballots Cast - Nonpartisan . . . . . . .

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Faith Outreach Ministries Church Salutes Women Veterans March is National Women’s Month. We have chosen to honor our female veterans in Prairie County and the surrounding areas. We salute and honor the courageous women who have served and continue to serve, so that our nation can remain the land of the free and the home of the brave.

We can’t thank you enough for risking your lives in order to protect the freedom we hold so dearly. We call you all heroes! A very special thanks to our very own, Pastor Alice Lindsey, U.S. Army retired. Thanks again for your time, bravery and sacrifice.

Faith Outreach Ministries Women’s Department

To the Voters in Prairie County My sincere thanks to the voters in Prairie County for your support in the March 1 Primary Election. I am so grateful that you gave me the vote that allows me to be a candidate for the office of Prairie County Circuit & County Clerk in the November General Election.

I am asking you again to come out and support me in November. I have experience and understand the duties that are necessary to run the Clerk’s Office efficiently.

I will appreciate your support.

Rhonda Cheshier Pol Ad Paid By Rhonda Cheshier

Community Easter Egg Hunt POSTPONED NEW DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED