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Courthouse from Plunkett-Nichols building (Photo by Richard Davis, Architectural Salvage by Ri-Jo, Mena, Ar.)

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“A FREE P RESS AND A F REE P EOPLE - A N U NBEATABLE TEAM ” D ES A RC , A RKANSAS (C OUNTY S EAT ) P RAIRIE C OUNTY

P UB LI S H E D E A C H T H U R S D A Y S I N C E 1 9 0 7 THU RSD AY, MAR CH 26, 2015 Davis’ photo above taken thru opening

Removal of Plunkett-Nichols Building, 2nd & Main, continues . . . Front (North) Wall exterior & interior (2nd floor) as of 3/24/15 - More photos Pg 10

Chamber’s Annual Awards Banquet here Saturday night

ACTIVITIES CALENDAR SAT., MARCH 28, 6 PM Annual Chamber Banquet First United Methodist Church Christian Life Center

Vilonia tornado victim to speak

SUN., MARCH 29, 2 PM Sand Hill Cemetery Ass’n. Sand Hill M. Baptist Church MON.MARCH 30, 5:30 PM MPCF Meeting DeValls Bluff Admin. Bldg Discussions along with Fellowship & Refreshments

TUES., MARCH 31, 1-4 PM Retirement Reception Police Chief Darrell Turner Des Arc City Hall TUES., MARCH 31, 6 PM Parent Advisory Committee (PALS) Des Arc Elem. Cafetorium

TUES., MARCH 31, 7PM DABA Draft Night Des Arc Firestation All coaches be present

MON., APRIL 6, 6 PM Des Arc Zoning Board City Council Chambers

Search and seizure at Sand Hill residence On February 26, 2015, the Prairie County Sheriff’s Office was notified by the United States Internal Revenue Service that they were executing a search warrant on the residence of Gary and Rhonda Williams at 14114 Sand Hill Road. While executing the search warrant, several illegal items were discovered, according to Prairie County Sheriff Gary Burnett. These items were not covered by the IRS warrant and were unrelated to their investigation. Chief Deputy Bill Duerson and Detective James Medlin of the Prairie County Sheriff’s Department obtained an additional search warrant for the residence. During the execution of the second search warrant, several items were located and seized by the sheriff’s office. The case is still under investigation and formal criminal charges are anticipated after review by the prosecuting attorney’s office. Details of the investigation by the United States Internal Revenue Service are unknown, according to the sheriff’s office. The affidavits have been sealed by the U.S.Magistrate and are unavailable at this time.

Left to right, Rhonda Hambrick, Theresa Whiting and Diana Babb, Guess and Company employees, Kentaro Nishimura, president of Nishimura Shoji Shoten, Co. LTD. , Sun Jing, Production Manager for the firm, Harvey Joe Sanner, DAIDC and Paul Guess, owner of Guess and Company at Des Arc.

Executives from Japan visit local business Prairie County was fortunate to be able to host some international visitors to the area on Wednesday, March 25. Kentaro Nishimura and a young lady named Sun Jing were in Des Arc at the invitation of Paul Guess, of Guess and Company that produces candles in his Des Arc plant. Nishimura is president

of Nishimura Shoji Shoten Co., LTD. Ms. Jing is the Production Manager for the firm that is headquartered in Kyoto, Japan. A noteworthy fact about the man and his company is that it’s a family owned business dating back to 1823. They produce very high quality fabric suitable for manufacturing vintage kimonos.

Paul Guess is announcing the launch of a women’s sachet division, which is a natural extension of the Lux Fragrance products. Following a lunch meeting at Lindsey’s Restaurant Mr. Guess, Mr. Nishimura and Ms. Jing began working on a partnering agreement expected to be pubSee VISITORS - Page 10

April Smith of Vilonia will be the guest speaker at the annual Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet to be held at the First Methodist Christian Life Center at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, March 28. Tickets are still available, advises Chamber president, Bob Childers. April and family, her husband, Daniel, and two sons had just moved to Vilonia after the sale of their home in Sherwood when the tornado hit Vilonia on April 27, 2014. The Smiths were devastated as the tornado took the lives of their two young sons. April and Daniel also sustained injuries and their home was destroyed. How do you live through the loss of your children and home? As you will see by her testimony, their faith has carried them through. And what a strong faith April and Daniel have. April said,”We are broken,

but we will mend. I am holding on to the only thing I have left. The truth that God is good all the time.” Highlighting the program will be the presentation of awards to citizens who have been chosen, some by public nomination and some by their peers to be honored as outstanding in their duties as citizen, public servant, business owner, teacher and fireman. Tickets are $15.00 and are available at Merchants and Planters Bank and Farmers and Merchants Bank. The banquet this year is being held in the Christian Life Center at the First United Methodist Church at 601 Erwin street. The Awards Banquet is just one of the several annual activities sponsored by the Des Arc Chamber of Commerce.

Wilson sentenced to 15 years for 2013 Metcalf slaying About 8 p. m., Friday, March 20, at the courthouse in Des Arc, a jury of six men and six women returned a verdict in the murder trial of Edgar Wilson, former owner of Happy Times Liquor in DeValls Bluff. Wilson was charged wih first degree murder in the slaying of Dale Metcalf outside the store. The jury, drawn from the Southern District of Prairie County, found Wil-

son guilty of Second Degree Murder. After finding Wilson guilty, the jury was presented testimony on behalf of both Metcalf and Wilson before again returning to deliberate the penalty. The jury sentenced Wilson to 15 years in the Arkansas Department of Correction. The State of Arkansas was represented by attorneys with the 17th Judicial District including Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Tim

Isaac, and Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Phyllis Hendrix. Becky Reed, the newly elected Prosecuting Attorney, was also in attendance. The defendant was represented by Brannon Sloan and Lucas Rowan of Little Rock law firm Dodds, Kidd & Ryan. Thomas M. Hughes was the presiding Circuit Judge over the trial. At this time, it is unknown whether or not Wil-

son will file and appeal, according to Deputy Prosecutor Isaac. The fatal shooting occurred about 9:30 p. m. on Friday, September 14, 2013, outside the Happy Times Liquor Store in DeValls Bluff. Local police investigating at the time advised that Wilson and Metcalf had argued before the shooting took place outside the store. Metcalf was 41. Wilson was 61 at the time. Metcalf was pro-

nounced dead at the scene. Wilson was jailed at Des Arc. He bonded out while awaiting trial.

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Donald Bullard, 74, Kansas Carol A. Cripe, 64, Stuttgart Carroll Edwards, 70, Stuttgart Amanda Harrison, 90, Brinkley Alberta Montgomery,68,Stuttgart Odell Pollard, Searcy Billy Rambo, 73, Des Arc Andrew Williams, 54, Clarendon Tina Zimmerman, 46, Carlisle

Scale model of Union Gunboat during Civil War Above model was part of the opening of a special Civil War Gunboat Exhibit currently on display at Lower White River Museum State Park, Des Arc (See Pg 14)

Feb. 26 issue of the Journal incorrectly called this white-bark tree, just west of Dondie’s restaurant, a “Cottonwood”. Local resident Logan Crane chased us down recently to let us know it was a Sycamore, and to politely ask if we really knew our trees? As it’s been a long time since Boy Scout days, guess we admit to NO.

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There were eight of us at lunch. Two of us had covered Dale Bumpers from his first days in statewide politics (in 1969) and four had worked in his statehouse administration. Another began his lengthy legislative career the same year Bumpers became governor. Yet another, a pillar of the Arkansas legal establishment, had routinely kept a close eye on every state politician of note. The consensus: that was Bumpers, all right. We were speaking, of course, about the “Bumpers diaries,” memoranda purportedly dictated by Bumpers during his U.S. Senate years, which [begin ital] Mother Jones [end ital] had uncovered in the Arkansan’s archives at the University of Arkansas. Highlights from the magazine’s account -- Bumpers’ criticism of Bill and Hillary Clinton, particularly -- had been reprinted in the statewide daily and elsewhere. “Purportedly” -- Bumpers’ son Brent has challenged the authenticity of the documents, wondering if they had been concocted by some sinister force and planted in the files, to await excavation by a party not friendly to the Clintons or to other public figures given the flat of Bumpers’ blade. None of us at table smelled a rat. To the contrary, one of my companions had spotted the same clue as I had, a solitary reference in the memoranda to “Jo.” That would have been Jo Nobles, whose desk was just outside Bumpers’ Senate office in Washington. Nobles and Polly Ragon were Bumpers’ primary Washington gatekeepers, looking after his schedule and, notably, transcribing his dictation. Sure, anyone injecting bogus material into the Bumpers’ collection at Fayetteville could have learned from the index of Jo Nobles and her responsibilities. Still, it’s difficult to believe a newcomer to Arkansas politics, or a neophyte dirty-trickster, would have the savvy to embed “Jo” in the pages. Whether authored by Bumpers or an alien being intent on embarrassing the Clintons, the diary entries were, I am somewhat sorry to say, altogether predictable to anyone who knows either Bumpers or the Clintons, or any of the other dignitaries mentioned therein. The Clintons, it is revealed, are “ambitious.” Astonishing. Bill Clinton was “gifted” but had flaws in his character. Astounding. Ronald Reagan was a doddering incompetent, thenU.S. Rep. Bill Alexander of Arkansas’s First District was a bore, as was then-Rep. John Paul Hammerschmidt of the Third. Bumpers’ Senate colleague, Gary Hart of Colorado, was “a basket case.” Oh -- and “the media” stink. And so on. Reading the excerpts, I had to chuckle. I thought of a remark by author Gore Vidal: “Every time one of my friends has a success I die a little.” (Bumpers twice considered seeking the presidency; both times he backed away). Bumpers scarcely bothered to hide his disdain for Reagan (or Jimmy Carter). His dislike of Alexander (the feeling was mutual) was an open secret. Hart was a jumble of contradictions but he and Bumpers were close and ideologically attuned. Name a politician who likes “the media.” As for the Clintons, they drive even their closest personal friends to despair. Comes across as well Bumpers’ own ego, which even he acknowledged was substantial. So the extracts were fun but hardly revealing. Spend any time in a social or off-the-record situation with any politician and, if they let their guard down, as almost all of them do, you’ll be regaled. Inside gossip about compatriots of both parties, none of it flattering. Jealousies, resentments, anger. Over the years I have been in Bumpers’ company in such unguarded moments, and in sufficient number, to assert that if he did not compose the diaries he surely could have. Bumpers, who is said to have no memory of the words attributed to him, rarely leaves his Little Rock home these days. He will turn 90 this summer and it is widely understood that he struggles against afflictions not uncommon to his years. So it has been left to son Brent to speak for his father, and to act in the matter at hand. The younger Bumpers has done so not only by questioning the provenance of the diaries but by exercising a clause in the deed of the papers to the University and has directed those in question be withheld, at least temporarily, from further public review. May I suggest they be returned? For one thing, and to restate, I suspect the diaries are authentic. Second, I suspect Brent Bumpers suspects they are. Lastly, the cat’s out of the bag, assuming the [begin ital] Mother Jones [end ital] scribe isn’t holding anything back for a second article. And if he is, well, let’s hope for a meatier stew. 424 Main Street P. O. BOx 1051 DeS arc, arkanSaS 72040 OPen: M-F 8:30 aM - 6:00 PM

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After helping to ignite a firestorm over a possible nuclear agreement with Iran, Senator John McCain, a former Republican presidential candidate, is now sort of acknowledging his error. “Maybe that wasn’t exactly the best way to do that,” he said on Fox News last week. He was referring to the disgraceful and irresponsible letter that he and 46 Senate colleagues sent to Iran’s leaders that generated outrage from Democrats and even some conservatives. The letter was an attempt to scare the Iranians from making a deal that would limit their nuclear program for at least a decade by issuing a warning that the next president could simply reverse any agreement. It was a blatant, dangerous effort to undercut the president on a grave national security issue by communicating directly with a foreign government. Maybe Mr. McCain, who is chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, should have thought about the consequences before he signed the letter, which was drafted by Tom Cotton, a Republican of Arkansas, a junior senator with no foreign policy credentials. Instead of trying to be leaders and statesmen, the Republicans in Congress seem to think their role is outside the American government, divorced from constitutional principles, tradition and the security interests of the American people. The letter was the latest shot to blow up the negotiations with Iran. Earlier this month, House Republicans invited Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to denounce a pact in a speech to Congress, and a group of senators is pushing legislation that could set new conditions on a deal and force a congressional vote. Besides being willing to sabotage any deal with Iran (before they know the final details), these Republicans are perfectly willing to diminish America’s standing as a global power capable of crafting inter-

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Shilling for biggest trade flim-flam in history By Jim Hightower

By Jim Hightower All right boys and girls, gather ’round and I’ll tell you the story of the “Investor State Dispute Resolution” clause. Wait, children. Where are you going? OK, the wonkish gibberish the powers that be use to write those corporate boondoggles they call “trade deals” is tooth-achingly-boring and incomprehensible. Could that be on purpose? Of course! If they wrote these wage-destroying, environment-killing, sovereignty-sucking scams in plain English so we commoners could understand what they’re doing to us, they couldn’t get

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78° away with it. So here comes the Trans-Pacific Partnership, by far the largest trade flim-flam in history. Written in gobbledygook, it was negotiated in secret by corporate lobbyists and government lawyers. Even Congress doesn’t know what’s in it, but the White House wants to hustle the TPP into law through a super-rushed, rubberstamp process called “fast track.” No need to be suspicious, though, claims a group called the Progressive Coalition for American Jobs. They assure us that this global deal “will support hundreds of thousands of new jobs in

the United States.” Hello-do we have sucker wrappers around our heads? That’s the exact same claim that Bill Clinton made for NAFTA, which siphoned hundreds of thousands of jobs out of the United States. By the way, every progressive group I know of is adamantly against the TPP. And no progressive has stepped forward to claim ownership of this PR push for corporatizing the people’s democratic rights. So who’s in this “coalition”? Who funds it? Like so much else around the TPP, apparently it’s a secret.

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RAMBLINGS . . . by Verna Herkamp Do you know the legend of the Cherokee Indian youth’s rite of passage? His father takes him into the forest, blindfolds him, and leaves him alone. He is required to sit on a stump the whole night and not remove the blindfold until the morning sun shines through it. He cannot cry out for help to anyone. Once he survives the night, he is a man. He cannot tell the other boys of his experience because each lad must come into manhood on his own. The boy is naturally terrified. He can hear all kinds of noises. Wild animals must surely be all around him. Maybe even some humans might do him harm. The wind blew the grass and the earth, and shook his stump, but he sat stoically, never removing the blindfold. It was the only way he could become a man. Finally, after a horrific night, the sun appeared and he removed his blindfold. It was then that he discovered his father sitting on the stump next to him. He had been at watch the entire night protecting his son from harm. We, too, are never alone. Even when we don’t know it, our Heavenly Father is watching over us, sitting on the stump beside us when trouble comes. All we have to do is reach out to Him. I found the above notes among some papers I had kept over the years including the history of the Tarwater family on my mother’s side of the family. We were always told our Grandma Maggie was Cherokee Indian. She used to weave beads into beautiful designs. She made lots of beaded bracelets and gave them to her daughters. A year or two ago, my sister sent me a book to read. It was the story of the early Americans and their strange customs. It said on the Forward page, the stories were all true. It was written mainly about how the Indians used to take the Indian women to a country store where all the trading was done. They really did, at times, trade Indian women for horses. It did not say what the white men did with the Indian women. Our culture today has its faults but I’m glad I didn’t live in the frontier days!

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national commitments and adhering to them. Vice President Joseph Biden Jr. was blistering in his condemnation, saying, “This letter sends a highly misleading signal to friend and foe alike that our commander in chief cannot deliver on America’s commitments — a message that is as false as it is dangerous.” But perhaps President Obama described this bizarre reality best. “It’s somewhat ironic to see some members of Congress wanting to make common cause with the hard-liners in Iran,” he said. “It’s an unusual coalition.” So far, the Iranians have largely dismissed the bumbling threat, with their foreign minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, describing the letter as “propaganda.” But there are fears it could embolden hardliners in Iran who, like the Republicans and some of the Democrats in Congress, oppose any nuclear agreement between Iran, the United States and its major allies. The Republican efforts have so infuriated Democrats that even those who might have supported legislation that would have given Congress leverage over an Iranian pact are having second thoughts. Before this, the thinking was that the two bills most in play — one that would increase sanctions on Iran and another that would force the administration to bring any agreement to Congress for a review — might draw enough Democratic support to override a veto by President Obama. Both measures would surely scuttle a deal, but the Republicans’ actions may have set back their senseless cause. The best and only practical way to restrain Iran from developing a bomb is through negotiating a strict agreement with tough monitoring. In rejecting diplomacy, the Republicans make an Iranian bomb and military conflict more likely.

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Bouquets . . . To Ray Harvey, Rodger Patterson, Jim Garth, Mike Skarda, Paul Dickson and Pat Skarda, local businessmen, who purchased a block of tickets supporting the Wounded Warriors wrestling matches at DeValls Bluff on last Saturday evening,

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Billy Rambo, 73 local resident, dies at hospital

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rganizatrion of the Home Protective Association of Arkansas was completed yesterday at a meeting of residents of Little Rock held at the First Presbyterian Church and whose purpose was to begin a movement to have petitions signed by citizens and presented to the Secretary of State requesting that the 90-day Divorce Law passed at the recent session of the legislature be referred to the people at the next general election. One of the reasons advanced was that the quick divorce law cheapens and degrades the state, making it a source for divorce hunters who wish to evade laws in their own states. In the plays presented at the Des Arc School Auditorium on the evening of March 16, the honor members as decided by the judges were: Bill Caskey and Miss Elsie Johnson, elected members of the Honor Dramatic Club at the Des Arc High School. Three-hundred and thirty-two loans have been allowed the farmers in Prairie County up to Saturday, March 28. These loans are scattered all over the county. Loans total $50,000 and vary from $28, the smallest, to $3,000, the largest. The sudden death of the Hon. Fred Heiskell, manager-editor of the Arkansas Gazette, which occurred at his home in Little Rock, Tuesday evening about 9:30, causes a feeling of gloom over the entire newspaper fraternity. Just as we go to press we learn of the death of Mr. Vernon Osborne, which oc-

curred at 1:30 this Thursday morning. He had been in bad health since the flu epidemic in 1917, when he was in service during the World War I. Bill Caskey, that tall lengthy guy you see or meet on the street each morning delivering the Arkansas Gazette to his patrons, is becoming one of the most promising young men of Des Arc. The Prairie County Track Meet was held at DeValls Bluff March 28. Sweepstakes winners: senior boys, Des Arc, 38 points; junior boys, tie, Hazen and Ulm, 25 points; High Point Medals went to Rounsavall and Skarda of Hazen. The Literary Meet will be at Des Arc April 11. The Des Arc PTA will serve lunch in the Home Economics Building. There was quite a crowd at preaching at Mr. Marshal Cross’ home Sunday night at Oak Prairie. Several boys were seen walking home with several girls Sunday night The Ladies of the Methodist Missionary Society will have an Easter Sale, Saturday, April 4, at the Brown building recently vacated by T. O. Butler. They will have for sale: dyed eggs, popcorn balls, homemade candy, potted plants, and Mrs. Swinney’s angel food cake. Earl Page, Agriculture Commis-sioner, said, the Rose City Cotton Oil Company of Little Rock will install machines for crushing soybeans for the oil and meal. They will pay $1.00 per bushel for manufacturing purposes.

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en persons have been indicted for voting irregularities by the Southern District Grand Jury. Publisher Bill Woods of Hazen, one of the persons indicted, and Jerry Screeton of Hazen, defeated for State Senator in the November General Election by a write-in vote for Charles L. George of Cabot, expressed their opinion that the Grand Jury was hand-picked for political enemies of Screeton, and considered the indictments a more-or-less joking matter. The ten persons indicted, five for misdemeanors and three for felonies, were all officials in the Hazen voting precinct. The Chicago Bridge & Iron Co. of Houston, Tex., started construction of the new 150,000 gallon water tank just west of the new shirt factory building here this week. Layne Arkansas of Stuttgart began Monday drilling the new second well for the Town of Des Arc. The new well will be 140 feet down and is located on the town lots near the other well for accessibility to the water treatment plant. The film “Operation Abolition”, the controversial film depicting the House UnAmerican Activities Committee in San Francisco in May of 1960 when some 1,000 students along with some bonafide Communist leaders caused disturbances and even open defiance of law and order, was shown at the Des Arc Lions Club meeting Tuesday night. President R. L. Morton presided; Charles Bacon, secretary, recorded the business. Guests were Henry L. Nichols, Alta Holloway Jr. and Paul Eans. The dinner meeting was held at Parks Bungalow Cafe. Charlie N. Patterson sold his 80-acre farm in the Johnson Chapel Community last

week to Wayne Shrum. Mr. Patterson bought the home of James F. Knight in town formerly known as the Bessie Meddick place. Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Fetters of Fetters West End Grocery announce winners in their recent personality contest as follows: First place winners: Kirby Roe, 5 months old; Donna Calhoun, 18 months; and Donna Tucker, 2. Each will receive an oil painting. Four others winning half-gallons of ice cream were: Robert Colvin, Pattie Livesay, Rita Ford and Ann Rhoads. The Des Arc High School choirs, under the direction of Larry Bills, entered three groups in the Central District Choral Festival Saturday at Harding College in Searcy. The 23-voice Girls Glee Club received a III rating; the 30voice mixed choir , II rating; and 10-voice Girls Ensemble, a I rating. The following businesses have agreed to close all day on Thursdays from April 5 to August 31, in order to give employees time off for personal activities: McMillen Grocery, Hinson & Son Grocery, Pay & Save Supermarket, E. L. Fetters Grocery, Stevens TV Appliance, Kloss Cleaners, Shoe Shop, and Caskey Hardware. Des Arc Cub Pack No. 91 met Friday, March 24, in the Junior High Study Hall. Several Cubs received badges signifying advancement: Mike Orlicek, Donnie Foster, and John Foster received the Bobcat badge, the first rank of Cubbing; Gary Cormack and Allen Hendricks of Den 1 and Ralph Greer and Johnny Humbert became the first Des Arc Cubs to gain the Wolf rank Paul Siitonen is Cub Master. Wilford N. Nichols Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Nichols of Des Arc, has been promoted by Rock Island Railroad at Fairburg, Nebr.

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ancy Guthrie, wi-dow of Deputy Prairie County Tax Assessor W. B. “Buster” Guthrie, who was Deputy Prairie County Tax Assessor from 1966 to 1980 when Mr. Guthrie retired, is a candidate for county clerk. Prior to 1966, Mrs. Guthrie worked part time in the county clerk’s office. Raymond E. Ingram of Des Arc, a staunch supporter of the Prairie County Democratic Party for 34 years, and secretary for 12 years, is stepping down and said, “It’s time for someone else to work for the party.” Des Arc’s street commissioners, Merlin Hendricks, R. L. Morton and Jimmy Lee, after meeting Wednesday to discuss the bad street situation, said “because of cutbacks in turnback and revenue sharing funds, we are hoping that all property owners will get involved and help collect money for the job. This system was used a few years ago to seal the then gravel streets.” Incumbents filing for re-election this week were Prairie County Judge Guyman DeVore, Sheriff Dale Madden, and Assessor Jeannie McFarlin, all of Des Arc, and drew no opposition. The county clerk’s office, being vacated by retiring Billy M. Garth, has two candidates, Nancy Guthrie of Hazen and Austin R. Moody of DeValls Bluff. Dr. Gerald M. Schumann of Des Arc will be among 57 members of

the Fifty Year Club of the Arkansas Medical Society who will be honored during the annual meeting April 1215 at the Excelsior Hotel. Kent Rorie, Extension Agent, has been appointed County Agent - Extension Staff Chairman for Prairie Co-unty succeeding William Dodgen, who resigned to go with Rice Research and Experiment Station at Stuttgart. Rorie, comes from Fulton County, and says he prefers mosquitos to ticks and chiggers.” At a meeting of the Des Arc School Board on Thursday, March 29, the Board elected Jimmy Flanagan president; Bill Burrow, vice president; and re-elected Mike Skarda, secretary. President John H. Stephens presided. The demolition of the old Junior High Building by the State Department of Corrections was approved Congratulations to the Arkansas Gazette, one of Arkansas’ ma-jor metropolitan papers that pre-emptied their front page last week for a good story on agriculture in Prairie County. As a subscriber to the White River Journal, perhaps they recognize the importance of agriculture in our state and the “good life” of rural Arkansas. Kevin Campbell, 1983 graduate of Des Arc High School where he received honors in all sports, has been assigned the position of “rotation pitcher” for the Arkansas Razorback

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Donald Bullard Services held Carol A. Cripe, at airport for Stuttgart matron, was formerly A.R. Williams died March 16 of Stuttgart Carol Ann Cripe, 64, of Stuttgart passed away from this life Monday, March 16, 2015. She was born June 19, 1950 in Rockford, Illinois to the late Robert and Mary Penticoff. Upon moving to Arkansas, she was a waitress at the country club and later worked for Lennox, where she was known for bringing extra home cooked meals to her coworkers. She was a loving mother to her son, David, and daughter, Holly. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Sarah Elizabeth Radant; and one brother, Thomas Penticoff. Carol is survived by her husband, Edwin Cripe; her son, David (Tessa) Cripe of Paragould; her daughter, Holly Goings of Fort Wayne, Indiana; three sisters, Fran (Kenny) Kincade of Cabot, Bobbye (Charles) Mathis and Jean Stanley both of Stuttgart; six grandchildren, Bella Cripe, Harper Cripe, Alexis Goings, Dylan Miller, Mackenzie Goings, Jackson Goings; and one greatgranddaughter, Lillian Harper.

Sponsor of Feed the Children dies at Stuttgart Alberta Montgomery of Stuttgart was born June 4, 1946 to the late Callie Gather and John Cravin. She was married to the late Kermit Montgomery. Alberta attended Holman School where she was well known as a drum major/majorette for the Holman Yellow Jackets. She graduated with the class of 1965. Alberta accepted Christ at an early age. Under the leadership of Pastor Scott she joined the New Bethel AME Church. Alberta was known for her acts of love, kindness and outgoing personality. Her hobbies were dancing, playing cards and fishing. Her home was a safe haven for many young adults. She loved cooking and with that passion she cooked for her church. Demonstrating love and generosity by sponsoring “Feed the Children” for many years and giving to animal shelters. Alberta was employed at Wofford and Tyree Café as a cook and catered food to various businesses, i.e., Lennox and Riceland Foods. She was also employed at Riceland FoodS Inc. and DeWitt Shoe Factory. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one brother, Calvin Cravin; and one son, Baby Walker. Alberta Montgomery, 68, passed away March 11, 2015. Alberta leaves to cherish memories her children, Dirina (Terry) Wilsonbey and Darnail Walker; one sister; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral service was held Saturday, March 21, at New Bethel AME in Stuttgart, at 11 a.m. Integrity Funeral Home,, Stuttgart, in charge of arrangements.

Donald Howard Bullard died Sunday, March 1, 2015, in Independence, Kansas, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born March 19, 1940, in Stuttgart, to Marion and Ione Bullard, Don is survived by his wife, Sharon Welch Bullard of Missoula, Montana and his nephew, Russell L. Baker of Independence, Kansas and two great-nephews. In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by his sister, Yvonne I. Baker. Don attended school in Stuttgart and moved back to Stuttgart after his service and worked in heating and air conditioning. In 1970 he moved to Jonesboro and worked in sign construction. Don enjoyed fishing, photography, hunting and target shooting, but his main joy was poking around in pawn shops and flea markets. Graveside services are to be held at the Lone Tree Cemetery in Stuttgart at a date and time to be announced.

Graveside service at Carlisle for Tina Zimmerman Tina Lou Zimmerman, 46, of Carlisle, passed away, Tuesday, March 17, 2015. Tina was born December 20, 1968 to Floyd and Betsy Marie (Robinson) Shores. Tina is survived by daughter, Sandra Chadwick (Marc), sister, Heidi Bransetter of Rosebud, Arkansas and six grandchildren of Carlisle. Graveside service was held Saturday, March 21, at the Old Carlisle Cemetery with Bro. Bill Ricks officiating.

Andrew Ross Williams was born on March 26, 1960 in Arkadelphia to Louanna Williams Smith and Joe C. Williams. Ross passed away while home with his family on March 12, 2015. He was baptized in the First Baptist Church in Clarendon and was a faithful Bible student of The Chapel in Shepherd’s Gravette. Ross was employed by Bobby Wilkerson. He was a mechanic and worked on everything from jets to race cars. He was very involved with drag racing throughout his life, but most recently with the River Rat Racing Team, his sons Drew and Joe, friend Robert Walton and wife Susie and the Stuttgart Drag Racers. He was preceded in death by his parents Louanna Williams Smith and Joe C. Williams. Ross is survived by his wife, Susan Williams of Clarendon; two sons, Andrew Reynolds Williams and Joseph Ryan Williams of Clarendon; stepfather, Harold Smith of Clarendon; uncle, Jimmy Reynolds and wife Becky Reynolds of Clarendon; uncle, Don W. Williams and wife Anne Williams of Lake Jackson, Texas; uncle, Charles E. Williams and wife Donna Williams of Dickinson, Texas; aunt, Martha Hinds and husband Ray Hinds of Nashville; aunt, Mona Moore of Asheville, North Carolina; great-aunt, Juanita Ellis of Clarendon; greataunt, Mary Shelton of Denver, Colorado. A memorial service was held Friday, March 20, at 7 p.m. at the Wilkerson Hangar at the Stuttgart Airport north of Mack’s Prairie Wings off of Highway 63.

Amanda Harrison was active in Brinkley area Amanda Alice Russell Harrison, died on March 21, 2015 at the age of 90. She was active in the community: Cub Scout den mother; Cotillion Club member; Bridge Club; Presbyterian Church-elder, clerk of session; Girl Scout cookie chairman, an avid golferparticipating and winning tournaments and teaching others to play golf. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Dr. Patrick Edward Harrison, Sr. of Brinkley; sons, Patrick Edward Harrison, Jr., retired architectural engineer, (Cosby, TN), Dr. Michael Stephen Harrison, dentist, (Hot Springs, AR); daughter, Virginia Jane Harrison, teacher, Brinkley; four grandchildren, Michael Deere Harrison, Brinkley, Dr. Stephen Harrison, dentist, Hot Springs, Kevin Harrison,Bentonville, and Kristen Harrison, Helena; and four great grandchildren, Callahan, Scarlet, Leia and Ryan Harrison Visitation: 6:00-8:00 PM, Friday March 27, Bob Neal & Sons Funeral Home, Brinkley. Funeral services: 2:00 PM, Saturday March 28, First Presbyterian Church, Brinkley. Memorials in her honor to 1st Presbyterian Church, 125 East Cloverdale Brinkley, AR 72021

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Carroll G. Edwards

C. G. Edwards, Stuttgart, lived exemplary life Saved at an early age, Carroll G. Edwards, age 70, went to be with The Lord of Sunday, March 22, 2015. A faithful father, devoted husband, quiet leader and strong Christian; Carroll lived life as an example of the verse, Proverbs 22:11 "A Good Name Is More Desired Than Great Riches." Carroll was preceded in death by his father and mother, Castle G. and Lottie M. Edwards; and brothers, Athelone Edwards, Wayne Edwards and Shelby Edwards. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Linda Newkirk Edwards; children, Tanya L. Donaldson, Phillip C. Edwards and Terri L. Buell; and his two greatest assets, grandchildren Sarah C. Donaldson and Spencer C. Donaldson. He is also survived by sisters, Elizabeth Elrod and Shirley Fread; brother-in-law, John Newkirk; and sisters-in-law, Fanelle McGee, Clytine Edwards, Lillian Edwards and Debbie Newkirk. Funeral was Tuesday, March 24, 2015, at 2:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Stuttgart. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Scholarship Fund, 2115 South Prairie, Stuttgart, Ark. 72160.

Billy Joe Rambo, Sr., 73 of Des Arc died Sunday, March 22, 2015 at White County Medical Center in Searcy, Arkansas. Billy was born June 29, 1941 to John Thomas and Marie (Fox) Rambo. Survivors include two daughters, Debbie Smith and Virginia Capehart; one son, Billy Joe Rambo, Jr.; two sisters, Joyce Edwards and Betty Bush; two brothers, Herman Rambo and John Travis “Bo” Rambo; 10 grandchildren and 24 greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Virginia Turner and Freda Hogan. Graveside services were held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, at Carlisle Cemetery with Bro. Alton Evans officiating. Garth Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. www.garthfuneralhome.com.

Odell Pollard

Odell Pollard, political activist, dies at Searcy For everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under heaven: a time to be born…..Odell Pollard A time to plant….he is survived by his wife of 24 years, Imogene Huett Pollard, his children, Laura Roussel (Scott), Paula Gray (Bill), and Mark Pollard (Dana), his step children, Jamie Huett (Pam), Tommy Huett (Becky), and Mary Jane Norman (Tommy), and 10 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, a brother, Dr. Arlee Pollard, and a sister-in-law, Helen Pollard. He is predeceased by his parents, his siblings and his first wife, Sammie Pollard. A time to cast stones, and a time to gather stones together……Odell graduated from the University of Arkansas School of Law in 1950 and operated a law practice in Searcy for the next 55 years. He has made everything beautiful in his time: he has also set eternity in the hearts of men…..much of Odell's life's work was in the Arkansas political system serving as the Chairman of the Republican Party from 1966-1970 and as the National Committeeman from 1973-1976. In the words of Ed Bethune "Without his leadership in the 1960's, our state might still be in the wilderness. Against all odds, he stood firm for Governor Rockefeller and the need to develop a two-party system. Much of what has been accomplished in our state can be attributed to the work of Odell Pollard". A time to weep, and a time to laugh: a time to mourn, and a time to dance….Odell, as we mourn your passing and weep in our quiet times, we laugh and dance at the security of your eternity. Your loving family joyfully commits you to your loving God. Funeral services were March 15 at 2 pm at Searcy First United Methodist Church. Interment was at White County Memorial Gardens with Powell Funeral Home opf Searcy. Memorials can be made to Arkansas Children's Hospital or the Methodist Children's Home. Ed. Note: Obit re-run due to picture error last week. Apologies to the Pollard and David Andrews family.

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Words of Faith/Church News Ministerial Alliance schedules pre-Easter luncheons

FAITH TRACKS By Rev. Dee Harper

Pastor, First United Methodist Church Des Arc, Ar

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

”REmain” Scripture: John 15:9-17 This week we are talking about God’s steadfast and amazing love. God’s love is so awe inspiring that to contemplate is sometimes to get lost in it. I think about the truly incredible fact that the creator of the universe doesn’t just acknowledge you or looks on you with a certain fondness, but that God actually loves you with an intense and powerful love. Fredrick Lehman in his hymn writes: Could we with ink the ocean fill, And were the skies of parchment made, Were every stalk on earth a quill, And every man a scribe by trade; To write the love of God above Would drain the ocean dry; Nor could the scroll contain the whole, Though stretched from sky to sky. Love is hard sometimes - it takes effort to continue to love when those we care about hurt us. Isn’t it nice to know that we serve a God who loves us. Jesus loved us so much so constantly that he went to death on a cross to heal and save us. Our scripture is Jesus’s explanation about how love characterizes the relationship between God and between God and believers. The passage itself is really divided into two parts. The first part is made up of verses 9-12. This section describes this abiding relationship that should exist between the Father and the Son, and believers. The second part 13-17, brings into focus the self-sacrificing and empowering love of Christ. It contains the passage that no greater loves exists than the love that causes one to lay down their life for a friend. This quote foreshadows the amazing love of God. According to one commentary the phrase “Just as” maybe the most im-

portant because it is a motif that is used in the gospel to explain the relationship of Father, Son and the faith community. We are living into this understanding when we seek to love as Christ loves. Henri Nouwen in his book the Prodigal Son talks about the two sons, but then he shares that our ultimate goal is to love as the father loves in the story. That is how God loves us and how we are by the Holy Spirit to love others. Not only are we called to love others as Christ loves us, but we are called to rest in the loving abiding hands of God, just as a branch stays grafted to a vine so we are to remain grafted to God’s loving presence. It means following God’s commands and staying true to the source of all real truth, knowledge and power. We do this through prayer. Real fervent and honest prayer is what empowers that abiding. The Holy Spirit works as we commit ourselves and give up ourselves to following God. It is the Spirit that allows us to abide and remain with God, it is the Spirit that sustains us and strengthens us when we don’t feel loving or we don’t feel like loving someone who hurt us. Love truly is that which will remain forever. 1 Corinthians says that love will never fail. Do you believe that? In the contemporary praise song One Thing Remains, the writers say, “Your love never fails, never gives up, never runs out on me. Higher than the mountains that I face; Stronger than the power of the grave, Constant in the trial and the change, One thing remains. On and on and on and on it goes. It overwhelms and satisfies my soul, And I never, ever, have to be afraid, One thing remains.” I want to invite you to remember how great God’s love for us is. Also I want us to also remember are called to love others. May God bless you this week. Brother Dee

Thank You!

The Patterson family would like to express our heartfelt thanks for all your cards, calls, text messages, food and other acts of kindness but most of all, for your love and prayers. Billy Patterson Tony Patterson Family Tonya Oxner Family p Lori Patterson Family

My Eyes Are Dry My eyes are dry; my faith is old My heart is hard, my prayers are cold And I know how I ought to be. Alive to you and death to me . . . Oh, what can be done, For an old heart like mine. Soften it up with oil and wine. The oil is you, your spirit of love. Please wash me anew, In the wine of your blood. Words by Keith Green Paid by Monte Crider

Praise Concert and Revival Services to be held at local churches The First Baptist Church Praise Band will be in concert Sunday, March 29 beginning at 7 p.m. Old-Time Gospel, praise hymns and contemporary christian music and more will be featured. Brad Knupp is Music Minister at the church. The Morris Chapel Missionary Baptist Church will hold revival services April 6 through 10 each evening at 7:00 p.m. Bro. Ron Fears will be the evangelist. Everyone in the community is invited to attend these special services.

As has been the custom for several years, the preEaster luncheon/devotional hosts have been scheduled with the first worship hour on Monday, March 30. The First Baptist Church will host Monday’s luncheon/devotional, Dr. Melvin York, pastor. The hour is from 12 noon to 1 p. m. Tuesday, the host church will be Gospel Mission, Bro. Pat Skarda, pastor. Wednesday’s host church will be the First United Methodist Church,

Rev. Dee Harper, pastor. Thursday, Family Worship will host the noon worship hour, Bro. Mike Edwards, pastor. Friday, the last day for the luncheons will be First Assembly of God Church, Rev. Paul Fowler, pastor These pre-Easter daily

devotion hours which includes lunch, is open to everyone who wishes to attend. The time is especially geared for the working public. The Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday, April 5, 7 a.m., will be held at the Des Arc Church of Christ.

REVIVAL SERVICES Monday - Friday

Sunday School/ Church Attendance

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Sunday, March 22 IN DES ARC

Special Music - Starts at 7 pm

First Baptist Church...191/205 Gospel Mission......................148 Lakeside Miss. Baptist......65/76 First United Methodist............ 84 Faith Missionary Baptist....54/58 Family Worship Center............ 50 First Assembly of God........48/58 Fellowship Miss. Baptist.......... 45 Church of Christ.................14 Church of God of Prophecy.... 37 Living Waters Full Gospel........25 AREA CHURCHES Hickory Plains Mis Bap72/96 Morris Chapel Miss Baptist..... 65 Pleasant Ridge Baptist........... 26 Hickory Plains Methodist ...... 28 Hickory Plains Nazarene......... 23 Hebron United Methodist....... 27 Judson Memorial Baptist......... 35 Sand Hill Miss. Baptist............ 8

Bro. Ron Fears Evangelist Morris Chapel Missionary Baptist Church Eight Miles SW of Des Arc Bro Jesse Tosh, Pastor, says, “Welcome”

Reported by local churches. (To report Sunday School Attendance and other church news, call 870-256-4254 Also, if your church is not included, and you wish it to be, call the number here to get it in the list.

This Week’s Special at

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FOOTLONG Cold Cut Combo

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In Memory An open letter to my beloved twin brother Curly (Alvin) Cheshier, March 31, 1942 --May 6, 2014) from your twin sister, Evelyn Taylor. I miss you so much.

This March 31st will be a very sad day for me because you're not here for us to celebrate "our day" together. It was always "our" birthday---not yours, not mine, but "ours". We entered this world together, and when you left this world, you took a big part of my heart with you. Until we meet again my dear sweet Curly, I find comfort in knowing that you are with Jesus. You were well-known here on earth as a great deal maker, and I know you are now reaping your wonderful rewards from the greatest deal you ever made---the one you made with Jesus Christ to be your Lord and Savior. Rest in peace. Happy birthday my sweet twin Curly.

Band Members: left to right: Libby McMillen, Reuben McMillen, Sara Bell, Brad Knupp (FBC Music Minister), Teresa Bell, Jerry Greenwood, and Sarah McMullen, not pictured: Newton Buckner

FBC Praise Band Concert Sunday, March 29 at 7:00 pm * Special guests with the band will include Teresa Cox, Shauna Galbraith, and R.J. Greenwood

* Music genres will include Old-time gospel, praise hymns, contemporary christian music and more

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Social Announcements and Locals Elsie McCain Club collects items for Operation Smile Members of the GFWC Elsie McCain Club brought most of the things that will be sent to Operation Smile for the summer clinics in developing countries around the world. This is a partnership program between General Federation of Women’s Clubs and Operation Smile. Members brought fleece blankets, a cotton quilt, washcloths, toothbrushes, small soft toys and bags. Minutes were read and the financial report was

given. The Club conducted other routine business. Meg Miller reported on the District IV Spring Convention that the Hazen Clubs hosted March 7. Chris Weems reported that her State Report for International Outreach has been completed and sent to the International Chairman. In her discussion of club activities, she reminded members to keep a record of any donation to any scholarship fund for the Education Department

Lower White River Museum hosting String Quilt Workshop A string quilt workshop is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Lower White River Museum State Park in Des Arc, Arkansas. When people faced economic hardships in the early part of the 20th century, it was often difficult to fashion a quilt from new materials. Instead, strips of leftover fabric were sewn together to make a string quilt. Join us for a fun and creative quilting workshop that will introduce you to the string quilt technique. Bring a sack lunch or plan to visit a local restaurant. Class size is limited and registration is required. To register please contact Monica Smith at the Lower White River Museum State Park, 2009 Main Street, Des Arc, AR 72040. Phone (870) 256-3711 Fax (870) 256-9202. E-mail: monica.f.smith@arkansas.gov. The Lower White River Museum State Park is one of 52 state parks administered by the State Parks Division of the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism.

Program report. “This is one of the most forgotten activities members do that needs to be reported,”Chris said. Registration forms are available for members who wish to attend the GFWC State Spring Convention at Riverfront Wyndham Hotel in North Little Rock May 13, 2015. The next Club meeting will be Thursday, April 2 at 6:00 p .m. at Murry’s Restaurant with Carolyn Brakensiek, hostess.

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Applicants sought for 2015 Miss Prairie County Rice By Ashton Gray The purpose of the Prairie County Miss Rice Contest is to promote interest in rice cookery and rice promotion among the youth in Prairie County and to focus attention of the general public of Arkansas on the importance of the rice industry to the economy of the state. This is not a beauty pageant, but a competition in which young ladies can express their desire of cooking, innovation, and service. At the county level, as Prairie County Miss Rice, you will be promoting interest in rice cookery and rice promotion at the local level including schools, clubs, festivals and other county level events and organizations. As Prairie County Miss Rice you are sure to have a fun year of duty. You will be required to compete at the Arkansas Miss Rice compe-

tition representing Prairie County. If you are interested, please contact any member of the Prairie County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee and/or Ashton Gray 870-830-1586. Competition information will be distributed to the local schools in Prairie County. The deadline to enter is Monday, April 13, 2015. There is no entry fee. During the 2014 - 2015 school year, any person enrolled in school who is 16 years old, or turns 16 years old during the school year, to any person no more than 19 years old, is eligible. No previous county winner is eligible to succeed themselves the following year. Each county representative must reside in that county or her family must farm in the county she is representing. Deadline to Enter: April 13, 2015

Competition Date: April 19, 2015 Location: Prairie County Farm Bureau Office in Hazen, AR at 2:00 p.m. On a typed sheet of paper: - Name, address, school attended, whether you are a 4-H Club member or enrolled in home economics - 3 typed copies of the Rice recipe you are going to prepare - 50 words or less summary titled “Why I Like My Rice Recipe” Please send the required documents to: Ashton Gray P.O. Box 88 Roe, AR 72134 Or any Prairie County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee Member: Jill Lisko, Jaime Skarda, Janan Sickel, Shea Wilson or LeAnn Hooks.

William Pate of Des Arc is recovering from a knee replacement he had done in February. He said the knee (right) is doing fine and he is happy with the surgery. He did therapy at home due to the bad weather. William has worked in the area for years as a mechanic. His wife, Patsy, is an Avon representative. ---------Deanna Kennedy and children, Noah and Kirsten, spent several fun days last week at Witts Springs, Ar. with her dad, John Stallings and wife, Gail. She said they had great fun riding ATVs over the trails. They also took in a drive-in movie, John and Gail are operators of a business called “Cowboy Up Trails” that brings a lot of tourists in for trail rides over the mountainous area. ---------Pat Carter of Hazen was in Des Arc on Monday getting her drivers license. She also stopped by to renew her Journal. Pat is a former Des Arc resident, daughter of the late Denver (Red) and Mary Carter. She has a son, Jeff Carter, in Des Arc. Her daughters, Carla Nichols, is employed at a Hazen bank and Terri lives east of Des Arc. She also has four grandchildren. Pat works three days a week at Mayflower Grocery

in Carlisle. ---------Jerrod and Brandi Williams of Sheridan were in Des Arc on Monday visiting her parents, Roy and Betty Thurmond. They brought daughter, Baylor, 6, to spend the Spring Break week with her grandparents. Baylor has a brother, Judson, 3. Jerrod is superintendent of the Sheridan Schools, a

6A school with 4200 enrollment. Brandi is technology instructor facilitator at the school. ---------Continued recovery wishes are sent to Danny Childers. He underwent heart surgery to remove blockages from his heart recently. His wife, Lorinda, reports that he is doing good.

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Retirement Reception Honoring Des Arc Police Chief

Darrell Turner Tuesday, March 31 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Des Arc City Hall 107 South Third Street

Who will wear this crown - it could be you!!! If You Enter the . . .

Miss Fort Lincoln Freedom Fest Pageant Saturday April 11 DeValls Bluff Community Center TWO PAGEANTS 0-12 Yr Old Boys & Girls: 11 am 13-22 Yr Old Girls: 5:30 pm Need financial assistance, please call 870998-2012. Scholarships are available! Don't let money stop you as this is a unique pageant that promotes positive values and inner beauty. It's a great pageant for someone who has never been in a pageant before!

All girls from Arkansas, ages 0-22 and boys ages 0-6 are welcome! $30 entry fee! Teen Miss wins $250 and Miss wins $500. All queens win a crown, sash, trophy, handmade headband, necklace, crown pin, and some other goodies--and will be the face of the Fort Lincoln Festival for the year. Talent winners will win crown and sash, and will get to perform on the main stage at Fort Lincoln Fest. Interview winner will receive a trophy, as will photogenic winners. People's Choice will receive an awesome crown. My Mister winners will receive a king's crown, scepter, and some goodies! DON'T MISS OUT Message the Fort Lincoln page for paperwork!

Des Arc Chamber of Commerce

Lingerie & Linen Bridal Shower

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Bride-elect of Bryan Gonzalez

Saturday, March 28

Banquet

Registered at Target Walmart

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Hair Razors Salon Main Street - Des Arc

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Housewarming Honoring Doug and Laura Estes Sunday, March 29 From two to four o’clock in the Afternoon At their New Home on Calhoun Street (Former McVey Home) Registered At Lynn’s Flowers and Gifts, Garden Gate, Home Goods, Hobby Lobby, and Kirkland’s Hostesses Michelle Calhoun, Nancy Hambrick, Robyn Hambrick and Cheryl Calhoun

Saturday, March 28 At Six O’clock in the Evening

Meal Catered by Cajun Express - Tickets: $15.00 Show Your Appreciation to the Winners by Attending. Award Recipients were selected in a Public Nomination Process: “Citizen of the Year,” “Business of the Year,” and “Public Servant of the Year.” Also receiving awards will be the “Teacher of the Year” and “Fireman of the Year,” as selected by their peers.

Hear a “Testimony of Faith” by the guest speaker, April Smith of Vilonia. April and her husband had just moved to Vilonia when the 2014 tornado struck that city. April and her husband, Daniel, lost their two young sons and were injured. How do you cope with such tragedy? You are invited to hear.

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Pictured above is interior of King Kat’s vat/storage shed with rafters collapsed. You can see the freezers (in center) are holding part of the weight of the roof. Feed and equipment were stored inside. Carter stated that he had pulled his tractor out of the shed to get around in the snow and ice and heard a loud “crack” and when he returned the shed was flat on top

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Heart of Arkansas on Face book and follow all the great things happening. Share with your family and friends. Ernest Norman & Bob Crider enjoying fishing Tuesday. Ernest brought Beth Norman & their granddaughter, Allie Hanner, over to our pond to fish. We ended up going over to the Norman’s to enjoy the fish together. Wendy & Heath Hanner were there. We enjoyed visiting & got home around 8PM. The “Ladies Drop By” will be Tuesday April (14th) at 1PM at the Hickory Plains Methodist Church. Come join us, we have FUN! Debora Carpenter & Susan Winkler went to the Pulaski Tech Culinary School, Wednesday, March 11th for lunch. They served 4 courses. It was much fun. Debora said, “I will go again!” Lunch is with reservations several days each week. Mamie Graham had story in, March 12th White River Journal that her granddaughter, Emily Clark of Charlotte, MI was to visit her & Bobby Leo Graham. Emily had a big surprise for her grandmother. She brought her 14 year old sister, Lizzie, with her. They had a good time here and have gone back already. Last Tuesday night, MY BUDDY (Brenda Evans) and I messaged each other and contacted different women. Wednesday, several of us gathered for lunch and fellowship at HPOS. We don’t do it often enough. There were ten of us, Charlotte Wrigley, Cheryl Guenther, Vicki Jenkins, Clara Clark, Mary Holcomb and her granddaughter, Savanna, Brenda Evans and grandson, Luke, myself and Vanessa Graham stopped by for little while. We had a great time together. Clara Clark didn’t feel like going, but I attended our Church, Gospel Mission Ladies Brunch Saturday morning. The ladies did an outstanding job of food, décor and all. Our Youth Pastor’s wife, Raven (Anderson) Ayala spoke a short, but strong message to us. Crystal Fouse and Leah Skarda sang a special song.

Cross Roads Volunteer Fire Dept. Annual Meeting & Fish Fry (King Kat), Saturday had wonderful weather. We have a lot more room this year (with our extra bay added, about 16 extra feet.), door prizes & silent auction. Many thought wasn’t as many there, but with carry-outs, served one more than last year, 137,2105-136,2014. Still a lot missing, but weather being so nice, some were busy, and some may have already left for trips for School spring breaks. Nick McArthur’s boys, Ashton and Hayden have enjoyed their spring break at Hickory Plains. They have got to spend time with their cousin, Graham Harrison & their Aunt Cassidy Harrison down here. 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. Come out and enjoy! If anyone needs cheap help with computers- PC repairs, virus, etc., call Nikki Kirk, 870-256-5627. 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- 2:30PM, Sat.10AM1:30PM. (REMINDER) For people to call 870-854-3703 or email me () their News. Please call or send!!! If you want birthdays in my column and you know I don’t put them in, please let me know! Have a Good Week In The Lord! Happy 7th Birthday March 29th to Kenzie White! Happy Birthday March 30th to Shirley McNeill! Happy 1st Birthday April 1st to Emmatt & Ellison McAnally! Happy Anniversary April 1st to Julie & Chuck Wrigley! Happy Birthday April 2nd to Madison Evans, Mark Livingston, & Tyler VanHouten! Happy Birthday April 3rd to MJ Livesay! For if you listen to the word and don't obey, it is like glancing at your face in a mirror. James 1:23, NLTL

Master Gardeners planning April 25 fund-raiser By Chris Weems With the theme, “The Tranquil Garden,” the Prairie County Master Gardeners are planning their fundraiser in Hazen at the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, Saturday, April 25. Plans were made at the regular meeting Tuesday, March 17, at BancorpSouth in Hazen. Janet Turnage, presided with 12 members present.

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HICKORY PLAINS The Hickory Plains United Methodist Church will have their last lunch this Sunday, March 29th. This is to raise money for Missions. It is by donation only! They have three teams, so it’s a competition to see which team raises the most money. A lot like to eat out. Why not eat with them for a donation and have good fellowship! This will be their last Sunday. MEAL PROVIDED BY KING KAT -FISH, CHICKEN, & TRIMMINGS (Early Info) Everyone is invited to a Bridal shower for Sara Beth Waller, bride elect of Mark Colton Johnson. It will be Saturday, April 11th, 2015 at 2PM at the Hickory Plains United Methodist Church. They are registered at Bed Bath and Beyond, Wal-Mart. Sara Beth is the daughter of Joe and Susan (Speight) Waller and granddaughter of Margie and the late Joe Speight of Hickory Plains. The wedding will be May 2, 2015 at 6PM at Johnson Farms in Hickory Plains(under construction, just under mile So. of the Hwy 13/38 Intersection or 14 miles North of I-40 in Carlisle. (EARLY INFO, cause everyone is so busy, need to put this Special event on your calendars) Hickory Plains Missionary Baptist Church will have a Dedication of their New Life Center, Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 5PM. There will be Special singing, Sermon , food & fellowship. We are all so proud of & for them. It is a great asset to them and our Community. (EARLY INFO)Special event Grills and Gowns, May 2nd in Carlisle @ the Carlisle Civic Center. We also have a silent auction, vendors (home based business, churches, etc.) that have booths, and bouncy houses for the kids. Event is a Competitive Grilling Competition and Miss Heart of Arkansas Pageant. All proceeds benefit Meals on Wheels and Senior Citizens for Lonoke and Prairie Counties (Carlisle, Lonoke, England, Cabot, Des Arc and Hazen). Ronnie Evans, Wayne Hamric, Yvonne Petrus and Rhonda Huggins all serve on the Board of Directors. Please like 2nd Annual Grills and Gowns and Miss

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Rhonda Betzner, secretary, read the minutes that were approved. Linda Price, treasurer gave the financial report. The activities will be from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. with lunch served at 11:00 a.m. Speakers will be Amy Carroll from Grand Prairie Garden Center and Dee Black from Hazen True Value and Jackie Johnson from Lauren’s Garden in DeWitt.

Carolyn Marek announced that she had been called that she won the gift card from River Valley Nursery at the Arkansas Flower and Garden Show in Little Rock. Tickets will be available from members and at Hazen True Value beginning the week of March 29. The next club meeting will be Tuesday night, April 21, at 6:00 at BancorpSouth in Hazen.

We need to change weather makers!! They do not think we should have a full week of sunshine!!, a couple of days then rain. White River has almost made it to Bald Knob for a visit. UGH!! Saturday, Richard and Margie Matthews of Little Rock were in Gregory and stopped and visited me. Richard grew up here and was on a Memory trip. His Mom, Mary, and my Gaither’s Mom, Ruby Lockhart, were best friends. We talked about everyone we ever knew! Those Cabot Brown boys, Carter and Tucker were back at Gregory Friday till Tuesday afternoon with Poppy Donny and Nana Michelle as they are on Spring Break---Well, Carter is and the Day Care was probably happy to let Tucker get a Break, as long as Kyle and Rebecca send the check. Tuesday, Lee Willis of McCrory came and joined Donny and the boys to go meet Matt, Kyle and Re-

becca to go to Dickey Stevens park for the Razorback baseball game. Nana got left out but ‘allows’ she might just need that ‘alone’ time to rest. O.B. and Helen Fields spent Tuesday night in Monticello with David and Gatha Oltman and their Spring Break guest , grandson Andrew Vondron of Conway and the other grands who live there. Maria Hinejosa and Jennifer are in Mission, Texas visiting relatives on their Spring Break. Dee Dee Doss of Virginia and Journe Morgan of McCrory have been guests of Robert and Tammie Doss. Gregory Homemakers Club was hostess for the monthly birthday party for those having a March birthday: (Hazel Ferrell and Hilda Givens) and some 25 resident who joined them. Those going were Laura Lessenberry, Fannie Peters, Rosetta Lockhart and Emily, Hayden and Chloe Cooper. Hayden and Chloe were

excellent hosts. ( saved this gal a lot of steps) Saturday afternoon guests of Fannie Peters were Johnny and Maryann Barnett and Phillip of Forrest City. Fannie treated them to fish at Dondie’s in Des Arc for their evening meal. Eddie Pinuel of North Little Rock came one day last week and took Bob Preston to lunch and visited. Troy Tims worked many icy overtime hours during our WINTER, which must be taken off instead of extra cash , SO, he is on Spring Break with Darlene (who works at school) this week. Reckon he feels like a youngster again? To those who did not come to the Wildlife supper at the Legion Hut last week, that fried chicken and chicken and dressing was out of this world!! You shoulda been there. Rosetta

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Rain, Rain go away. I am so tired of hearing that pitter patter. We had a lot of good preaching last week at our revival and good crowds except one night. (It was raining) We had visitors from Hazen, Des Arc, Brown Grove, Morris Chapel, Center Point, Carlisle, and Oak Grove. Brother Dennis Ingle brought the message. Taking it one day at a time, John Kelly was able to attend church most of all week. He is stronger but his

arm still bothers him a bit. School is out this week, that took some of our young ones and parents out of church services yesterday. I had a call from Charles Ingle on Sunday. He was not feeling well. I think the weather has its effects on him as he has arthritis, the bad kind. Johnny called us on Sunday evening. He was knocked out as his sugar had dropped. He was laidup all weekend. Chuck and Denise

Greenwalt had their little granddaughter in church on Sunday morning and Denise’s brother was there;also. I think he surprised his dad. We hope everyone recovers from their sickness and those traveling return safely. Danny Kelly and his daughter, Deanna, nieces Magan and little one, and Jane Brown are on a cruise and we’re hoping for safe returns and a great time.

Margaret Fisher Literacy Challenge participating in “Arkansas Gives” On Thursday, April 2, the Margaret Fisher Literacy Challenge Inc. will be participating in ArkansasGives, a one-day online giving event, according to MaryAnne Williams, coordinator. When you make a donation to Margaret Fisher Literacy Challenge Inc. on April 2, you can help us qualify for bonus dollars and cash prizes that will make your donation stretch farther Williams said. ArkansasGives is one day, one easy way to give. Between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Arkansans can go to ArkansasGives.org to make a donation to the charities

of their choice. During this one-day event, each donation you give will help your favorite nonprofit organizations qualify for additional bonus dollars from Arkansas Community Foundation. All participating nonprofits will receive a portion of a $250,000 bonus pool; the more a nonprofit raises in proportion to the other participating groups, the larger the share of bonus dollars it will receive. Your donation will enable us to continue to give a free book every month to the approximately 500 registered preschoolers in our two counties through our

partnership with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. Put gving on your calendar for April 2, 2015. On that day, visit ArkansasGives.org to make a donation to Margaret Fisher Literacy Challenge aka Imagination LIbrary of Prairie and Woodruff Counties between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ArkansasGives requires gifts to be made via credit card (including American Express, Visa, Discover and MasterCard and debit cards that bear the Visa or MasterCard symbol). The minimum gift is $25. Thank you for your support. Your help makes a huge difference!

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FARM/HoMe AGFC biologist working to improve Wattensaw WMA DEVALLS BLUFF â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mike Freeze Wattensaw Wildlife Management Area has a total of 23 miles of roads that are open to vehicle traffic. Between Sept. 1 and Feb. 28 all roads are open for public use. From March 1 to Aug. 31, four miles of road are gated off, but public access to several boat ramps and camping areas remain available. Three roads that are gated include Robinwood, Bethel Cemetery and Oil Well. During the past 10 years, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission wildlife biologists work extremely hard to create additional quality open lands on the WMA and increase the available quality habitat. The AGFC has competed for several grants to fund the work to include National Wild Turkey Federation Superfund Grants and State Wildlife Grants. Over the past 10 years, 150 acres has been identified and reclaimed through AGFCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wildlife Management Division budget, NWTF Superfund and a State Wildlife Grant. The AGFC has spent well over $100,000 in the past few years to create additional open land habitat

on this WMA to promote/enhance early successional habitat in an upland hardwood/ within an intensive agriculture dominated landscape. Currently, the AGFC has the following acreage, in open-land habitat on the WMA, being managed annually: Current conditions: 525 acres of old field habitat is currently being managed on a three-year rotation. Sweetgum and persimmon sprouts are prolific on this WMA and a three-year rotation allows the AGFC to control woody sprouts in these old fields. After each disturbance, annuals such as wheat or oats are planted as a cover crop to reduce erosion and provide browse and cover for wildlife following the disturbance. Due to many of these field systems being converted to hay pastures in the past, Bermuda grass is also a huge problem. This exotic grass chokes out native forbs and grasses that are desirable for a host of wildlife species. Current conditions: 122 acres are currently being managed as wildlife openings on the WMA and are

planted in perennials. During periods of inundation from the White River, this WMA plays a vital role as a sanctuary for a host of wildlife species due to the surrounding agriculture dominated landscape. Inundation is most common during late winter and early spring which is a critical period (food availability) for white-tailed deer and ground nesting bird species. These perennial wildlife openings provide greenery during these nutritional stress events in late winter and provide nesting and brood rearing habitat during spring floods. Current conditions: 274 acres is currently being managed as native warm season grass prairies. In 2009, 120 acres of prairies were established through a State Wildlife Grant. All prairies that have been established on the WMA since 2000 have been planted with native seed collected from local small remnant prairie sites near the WMA. The three gates (shown in the map attached) are the roads that will be closed to vehicle access

from March 1 to Aug. 31. AGFC biologists are conducting gobbler surveys and turkey permit hunter surveys to better understand the dynamics of the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s turkey population. The land behind these three gates represents some of the best turkey nesting, brood rearing and bugging areas on the WMA. AGFC biologists feel strongly that reducing disturbance in these areas during the critical times, such as nesting/brood rearing, will benefit overall turkey production on this WMA. Also, there is a limited permit hunt on this WMA and these gates will create walk-in areas for those wishing to access undisturbed areas which could result in a more quality hunt for those that have permits. The AGFC staff believes the increased emphasis on open-land habitat management, intensively managing the woods with fire and selective thinning, will help the turkey population thrive on the WMA. Deer, rabbits, quail, woodcock and other game species also will greatly benefit from this habitat work.

Hillmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Arkansas Grain Dealers Actâ&#x20AC;? is now law Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson signed Senate Bill 555 (SB555) into law at a ceremony at the state capitol (photograph attached) on Tuesday, March 23. Representative David Hillman of Almyra is a cosponsor of the legislation, lead sponsors are Senator Ron Caldwell (District 23, Wynne) and Representative Michael John Gray (District 47, Augusta.) â&#x20AC;&#x153;When Turner Grain Merchandising declared bankruptcy last fall, I immediately started working with other lawmakers, Farm Bureau, and agriculture leaders on ways to assist those affected and protect others from any similar situation in the future. It is estimated that a total of $50 million was lost by farmers, primarily in east Arkansas,â&#x20AC;? said Representative Hillman. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now the State Plant

Board will be able to better oversee grain dealers and enact actual penalties for violations. I commend those who have worked with us on drafting this bill and protecting farmers,â&#x20AC;? added Representative Hillman. Under the Grain Dealers Act, the State Plant Board shall create a public database of licensed dealers and others. Licenses are required for dealers prior to entering into a contract for purchasing grain. The Plant Board may also require a surety bond, financial reserve or other proof of creditworthiness for grain dealers. Dealers shall file annual reports with the Plant Board. The Plant Board may audit and inspect each dealer annual and as necessary. The law also provides various penalties for violations including suspension

of licenses, appointment of a receiver to take custody of the dealerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assets, or ordering a dealer to cease and desist. This law has an emergency clause, which means it goes into immediate effect. To read the full language of the legislation visit: http://www.arkleg.state. ar.us/assembly/2015/2015R/Pages/Bill Information.aspx?measureno=sb555 Representative David Hillman, a lifelong farmer and leader in Arkansas agriculture, is serving his second term in the Arkansas House representing District 13, including parts of Arkansas, Lonoke, Prairie, and White Counties. He serves as vice chair of the House Agriculture, Forestry, and Economic Development.

shed program to be able to apply for grants from ANRC and undertake projects. The meeting at McCrory will focus on the lower Cache River watershed, downstream of Grubbs, and will be held at 10 a.m., March 30, at the Chappell Civic Center, 103 North Edmonds, which is south of Highway 64, in the downtown area. The Jonesboro Upper Cache River meeting will be the same day at 2 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce, 1709 East Nettleton Ave., and focus on the Cache River watershed upstream of Grubbs. Each public meeting will last about an hour. Farmers

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Cache River public information meetings are scheduled Public information meetings have been scheduled in McCrory and Jonesboro by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission to explain the process that will be followed in the development of watershedbased management plans for the lower and upper Cache River. During the next 16 to 18 months, the agency will develop voluntary watershed-based management plans to help reduce nonpoint pollution. The purpose of these plans is to provide a framework for landowners, communities and qualifying organizations that want to voluntarily participate in the water-

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and other watershed landowners, community leaders and representatives of groups and agencies interested in the watershed are encouraged to attend either or both meetings. There will be several other public meetings during the development of the Cache River watershedbased management plans. For more information on the process or to add your name to the list to be notified of future meetings, contact Terry Horton at 501-225-7779 or email at twh@ftn-assoc.com.

Number of Days of possible field work: 0 Top Soil Moisture: 100% surplus Sub Soil Moisture: 50% surplus, 50% adequate Livestock Condition: 3-Fair Main Activities: Abundant rainfall continued the delay of field work and corn planting. Some green up of winter pastures was noted with wet soil conditions for feeding. Crop Progress: Corn: 0% planted Rice: 0% planted Soybean: 0% planted Sorghum: 0% planted Crop Condition: Pasture/Hay: 50% poor, 50% fair

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Commission hears proposals on hunting regulations During last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting, Commissioners with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission received a briefing on the public response from hunting regulations the agency has proposed. The AGFC has provided an online survey for public comment. More than 12,800 people have responded to the public input survey. During last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s public input survey period, more than 7,200 people provided online feedback on the proposed regulations. AFGC Commissioner Ken Reeves said the amount and quality of the information was impressive. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s obvious this has been a great success and we got a tremendous response,â&#x20AC;? Reeves said. Some of the proposals being considered for the 2015-16 season are: Extend archery deer season through the month of January on Freddie Black Choctaw Island WMA Deer Research Area east unit. Move muzzleloader deer season from October to January on Freddie Black Choctaw Island WMA Deer Research Area east unit. Change the boundary lines of White Rock, Piney Creek, Ozark National Forest, Lee Creek, Magazine and Sylamore WMAs. Prohibit use or possession of alcohol on AGFCcontrolled WMAs. Extend the Black River Flood Prone Zone to the Missouri state line. Move bear archery season opener to the last Saturday in September. Split the modern gun bear season in zones 1 and 2 to coincide with the modern gun deer season. Increase bear zone 1 quota from 200 to 250 bears (205 for October and 45+ for November) and remove the quota for bear zone 2. Provide youth only dates during public and private lands elk hunts. To see a complete list of proposed regulations, go to: http://www.agfc.com/en-

forcement/Documents/Ge neralHuntingRegsProposals.pdf. Comments are still being accepted. The Commission will vote on the hunting regulation proposals at its April 16 meeting. In other business, the Commission: *Approved two small land transfers to the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department. One land transfer contains a 1.45-acre tract on the Mike Freeze Wattensaw Wildlife Management Area along Interstate 40 in Prairie County. It also includes a temporary construction easement. Value of the land has been appraised at $3,925 with $600 for the easement. The land will be used for a new I-40 bridge over the White River. Another land transfer involves a 1.74-acre tract on the Freddie Black Choctaw Island WMA. The land is valued at $7,645 with a temporary construction easement at $1,100. The land is part of the land acquisition for the future Interstate 69 project. *Approved a grant of a surplus trailer to the Northeast Arkansas Affiliate of the Wounded Warrior Project. The trailer will be used to transport wheelchairs and equipment for hunting and fishing events. *Approved a budget increase $158,000 for the purchase of two new fish delivery trucks. The trucks will replace two trucks that were purchased in 1998 and have over 230,000 miles on each truck. The fish tanks on each of the older trucks will be removed and placed on the newly purchased trucks. *Honored 16 employees for their combined 270 years of service to the AGFC. *Chris Caldwell, Projects Director for Sen. John Boozman, congratulated the AGFC on its centennial by reading several remarks that were entered into the Congressional Record by the senator.

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DAHS Senior Girls Track team places Third at Panther Relays

Donation for Sign: Tyler Cox, Farmers and Merchants Bank, left, is pictured presenting Des Arc High School Principal, Nick Hill with a check in the amount of $1000.00 to go toward the purchase of an electronic sign for the high school campus. The PEP Club (Proud Eagle Parents) is raising funds to purchase the new sign. According to Mr. Hill, “We are looking to get the best sign we can with the least amount of money,”

Outstanding Athlete Award Kirby Smith, right, with Coach J.D. Babb On Thursday, March 19, the Senior Lady Eagles Track team ran in the Heber Springs Panther Relays at Heber Springs. The Lady Eagles scored 87 points to finish Third behind Batesville and Heber Springs. Kirby Smith, a Senior, earned Outstanding Athlete in the meet by scoring 52 points. She finished First in the 100m (12.98 seconds); 200m (26.91 seconds); 400m 1:01.71); Shot (34’ 4 3/4”); Discus (88’ 3”) and placed Seventh in the Pole Vault with a jump of 7’ o”. All of the above times were State qualifying times except for the Discus and

Pole Vault. “Kirby has worked very hard in the off-season and she is ready to have an outtading track season,” said Coach J.D. Babb. Alyssa Dohm had a good start in Senior High by placing Sixth in the 400m (1:06.99), Fourth in the 1600m (6:14.33) and Third the 3200m run in (13:59.83). Samantha Gonzalez placed Fifth in the 3200m Run at 14:21.91. All of the relays were handled by Shelby Hollis, Haley Malin, Alyssa Earl and Skylon Williams. “These girls did an outstanding job by placing Third in the 4x100m Relay

(57.03), 4x400m Relay (4:51.08), and Fourth in the 4x800m (11:35.85),” said Coach Babb. “Relays are a very important part of a good track team and these girls do an outtanding job. They will improve on these times as the season progresses,” he said. “We only have seven girls on this team, but they Trap Shooting: The Des Arc High School Trap Shooting teams have begun practice all have really worked hard to prepare for the 2015 season. They were seen on Saturday at the Prairie County during the off-season. Fairgrounds. DAHS Vocational Ag teacher, Con Sullivan, is the instructor They have set some imprePhoto by Ann Harrell sive goals for the upcoming season. The Lady Eagles next meet will be in Vilonia on Thursday, April 2.

Des Arc Junior Girls Track team run at Heber Springs On Tuesday, March 17, the Des Arc Junior Girls Track team ran in the Heber Springs Jr. High Panther Relays. The Lady Eagles scored 14 points and placed Eleventh out of seventeen teams. “This is a very young and inexperienced team but, I am very pleased at how everyone competed. There is six Eighth graders, and nine Seventh graders on the team,” said Coach J.D. Babb. Alyssa Dohm and Skylon Williams, two Ninth graders, ran their last Jr. High meet. They have moved up to Senior High.

Alyssa finished her Jr. High career by placing Second in the 800m with a time of 2:40.3 and placing Sixth in the 1600m with a time of 6:19.34. Skylon ran the 400m and placed Twelfth at 1:14.37. She also ran on the 4x800m Relay that placed Seventh. Also running on the 4x800m team was Haley Flud, Sara Garth and Kelcie Lightsey. “Some of these kids had some good performances but did not place. Cheyenne Hambrick had a good throw in the Shot (28’ 5 1/4 “), Madison Lewis had good runs in the 100m

(14.54) and 200m (30.35),” said Coach Babb. All the Relay teams had good performances. The 4x100m team of Emily Wrigley, Faith Gross, Jaclyn Bitner and Lewis ran a 1:03.28. The 4x400m Relay of Lightsey, Sara Garth, Bitner and Gross ran a 5:29.96 to place Ninth. “This team has a lot of talent on it and they will improve a lot as we work through the season. I think they have enough talent to make a run at the District Championship,” Coach Babb stated.

Alyssa Earl, center, running in 4x400m relay at Heber Springs

Haley Malin running all alone in 4x100m Relay Samantha Gonzalez in 3200m Run at Panther Relays

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Coty Greenwood featured in UCA’s Echo by Joe Kramer Entertainment Editor Coty Greenwood, Nashville-born, Des Arcraised UCA Sophomore, is a modern day renaissance man. Coming to UCA from the farmlands of Des Arc, Greenwood is a musician, a poet, a filmmaker and a skater. After graduating from Des Arc High School, Greenwood chose UCA as the next step in his life. “I picked UCA because it was far enough from home to be something new, but not too far so that I can’t vist home when I want,” Greenwood said. “Also, with my sister having gone to UCA, I had a bit of familiarity with Conway.” With a professional drummer father, a stay-athome mother and an older sister all transplanted from Nashville, Greenwood grew up in a tight-knit family with little to no restrictions on creative outlets and ventures. “My dad played drums professionally for about 20 years before moving us to Arkansas a year after I was born,” Greenwood said. “My parents have always been very supportive of my

creative outlets. It was really significant to have knowledgeable musicians around in my father and grandfather, as well. I got to learn things at a very young age some musicians never learn.” The farm town proved fruitful for Greenwood. “I was basically just born into music,” Greenwood said. “There have always been instruments around the house because my father and my grandfather are both musicians. My grandfather and parents have always made sure I had good instruments and anything I needed to play music.” This allowed Greenwood to progress as a musician, but the creative bus didn’t stop there. Growing up, Greenwood became an avid movie watcher and enthusiast, cultivating a love of creation that would no doubt drive him in his decision to pick UCA as his home away from home. As a film major and creative writing minor, Greenwood spends his time bouncing between the editing rooms of Stanley Russ Hall and the writing workshops of Win Thompson Hall. “I have always loved

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News from Des Arc Public Library The following books are availabe for your reading enjoyment at the Des Arc Public Library: Prodigal Son by Danielle Steel The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah Twisted Innocence by Terri Blackstock Empire by John Connolly NYPD Red 3 by James Patterson

Coty Greenwood movies,” he said. “I loved movies that transported me to a different place, and after learning UCA had a good film program, I wanted to learn how to recreate that experience.” Poetry came into Greenwood’s life the second semester of his freshman year at UCA. “I was terrified of writing for Stacy Kidd’s intro to creative writing class at first, but by the end of the semester, I felt like I had actually learned about

writing in some significant way,” Greenwood said. Greenwood is currently balancing working at Jimmy John’s, working on films, and creating poetry, while doing live shows at venues such as Blue Sail Coffee to showcase his creative roots. Coty is the son of Chet and Carla Greenwood and grandson of R.J. and Shirley Greenwood, all of Des Arc and the late Bill and Faye Seevers.

Last One Home by Debbie Macomber The Assassin by Clive Cussler

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Easter Egg Hunt The Des Arc Public Library will have an Easter egg hunt for grades k-4 on April 2nd at 4:30 p.m. Children must bring own Easter basket. Pre- register by Wednesday, April 1st. You can call the library at 256-3003 to register.

Des Arc Schools’ Snow-Day-Makeups Friday, April 3 Saturday, May 9 Tues.-Fri., May 26-29 (Out for Memorial Day)

Victoria Gonzalez performs with SAU Band MAGNOLIA, AR (03/19/2015)-Victoria Gonzalez recently performed with the Southern Arkansas University Band in their first concert of the season. Gonzalez, of Des Arc, Ark., is a junior Accounting major and is the daughter

of Reuben and Claudia Gonzalez of Des Arc and the granddaughter of Judith Horsley of California and Juan Gonzalez of Des Arc.. Victoria is a 2012 graduate of Des Arc High School. The concert was held in the band hall on Monday,

March 16. The Concert Band is a 75-piece wind and percussion ensemble. The Symphonic Wind Ensemble is a 45-piece wind and percussion ensemble that performs throughout the South during the spring semester. The SAU Concert Band

Attention Parents of Des Arc High School Seniors! A scholarship is available to seniors who will be attending Vocational Technical school upon graduation from the White River Masonic Lodge. Contact Des Arc High School counselor, Rodney Ford for an application. For more information, contact Ronald Eans at 870-256-5746. Don’t miss this scholarship opportunity! A-State Shooting Club wins Third State Championship

Haden Zirbel, Jordan Harper, and Forrest Jones JONESBORO — For the third consecutive year, Arkansas State University’s shooting sports club has brought home a state championship after winning the 2015 Arkansas Collegiate Championship at Delta Resorts and Spa in

Tillar, Ark., last weekend. The Red Wolves claimed division crowns in American trap, American skeet and bunker trap to win the “High Overall” award for the tournament. Individual placement for A-State includes Haden

Zirbel of Jonesboro, who finished second overall, followed by teammates Jordan Harper of Harrisburg and Forrest Jones of Marion who tied for third overall. Arkansas State won its first state title in 2013 with Jones and Harper taking individual champion honors and repeated as a team in 2014. The squad claimed its first national championship in April 2014 by winning the 46th Annual Association of College Unions (ACUI) International Clay Targets tournament. That victory gave Arkansas State its fifth national title including moot court (2009), men’s rugby 7s (2012 and 2013) and debate (2013). A-State also has a varsity athletics national title in football (1970) and several individual NCAA champions. The Red Wolves hope to repeat national success when the team travels to San Antonio, Texas, Tuesday-Sunday, March 24-29, to compete in the 47th annual ACUI national championship at the National Shooting Complex.

was conducted by Sarah Mickey, and the Symphonic Wind Ensemble was conducted by J.P. Wilson. To read more about Southern Arkansas University, visit http://web.saumag.edu.

Des Arc Schools Event Calendar Monday, March 30School Board Meeting 7pm Superintendent’s office Monday, March 30Band Booster meeting 7 pm Band Room Tuesday, March 31PALS meeting 6 pm Elementary Cafetorium Friday, April 3School in Session for Snow day Makeup Thursday, April 16Progress Reports Saturday, April 25DAHS Prom Elementary Cafetorium Friday, May 1District 6-2A Jr. and Sr. High meet. Heber Spgs. Wednesday, May 6 2A State Track Meet Gurdon May 8-11Regional Softball/Base ball Tournament Palestine-Wheatley May 14-16State Softball/Baseball Tournament-Baseball @ Marked Tree, Softball @ Norphlet Friday, May 15High School Graduation Saturday, May 16Meet of Champions Russellville, 1 p.m. Tues., May 19Kindergarten Graduation, 9:00 a.m. Elementary Cafetorium Thursday, May 21Sixth Grade Graduation 6 p.m. Elementary Cafe torium

Also, according to school officials, (1) hour will be added to the end of each of the following days to make up for the missed snow days beginning

March 30 thru April 22

DABA Summer Program Draft March 31 The Des Arc Baseball Association Summer baseball/softball program will meet to hold the draft and to choose practice times for teams beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Des Arc Firestation on Tuesday, March 31. Date and time was changed due to Board of Education meeting on Monday, March 30. Coaches or their assistant need to be in attendance for the draft. If you have not registered your child, please contact Kent or Stacy Childers or you may come to the meeting Tuesday evening. Registration fee is $25.00.

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Joyce Major, lunchroom supervisor at the Des Arc Schools, advises the following menus are scheduled for Monday-Friday, March 30-April 3:

Elementary Lunch

High School Lunch

MONDAY: Pizza, Coin Carrots, Tossed Salad with Dressing, Pears, Milk TUESDAY: Beef Taco, Tomato, Lettuce, Cheese Cup, Pinto Beans, Apples, Milk WEDNESDAY-Easter Dinner: Sliced Ham, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Green Beans, Roll, Apples, Milk THURSDAY: Chicken Nuggets, Corn, Sweet Potato Crunch, Peaches, Milk FRIDAY: Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Steamed Broccoli, Cookie, Fruit Cocktail, Milk

MONDAY: Pizza, Green Beans, Great Northern Beans, Fresh Fruit, Peaches, Milk TUESDAY-Easter Dinner: Sliced Ham, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Green Beans, Baked Apples, Fresh Fruit, Roll, Milk WEDNESDAY: Chicken Strips, Sweet Potato Crunch, Steamed Broccoli, Cookie, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Cocktail, Milk THURSDAY: Beefy Nachos, Pinto Beans, Pears, Fresh Fruit, Milk, Tea FRIDAY: Cheeseburgers, Breakfast French Fries, Baked Beans, MONDAY: Pop Tarts or Cereal Sandwich Fixings, Pineapple, Fresh Fruit, Milk, Tea and Toast, Fruit

Breakfast TUESDAY: Eggs and Toast or Cereal & Toast, Fruit MONDAY: Pop Tarts or Cereal WEDNESDAY: Pancakes with & Toast, Fruit Syrup or Cereal & Toast, Fruit TUESDAY: Super Donut or THURSDAY: Biscuit and Cereal & Toast, Fruit Gravy or Cereal & Toast, WEDNESDAY: Pancakes with Syrup or Cereal & Toast, Fruit Fruit FRIDAY: Breakfast Pizza or Ce- THURSDAY: Biscuit and Gravy or Cereal & Toast, Fruit real & Toast, Fruit FRIDAY: Breakfast Pizza or Served with Milk & Juice Cereal & Toast Meals are subject to change/ Served with Milk & Juice USDA is an Equal Opportu- Choice of Hot Line, Chef Salad or Cold Cut Sandwich

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Visitors - continued from Page 1 licly launched by June 1, 2015. Guess and Company has already received an order for 7000 sachet pieces. This new venture, according to Guess could become as large as the candle making division. Guess and Company is currently employing 21 people. Guess’ contracted seamstress team includes Sharon Castleberry, Angie Hill and Eileen McFarlin.

Diane Babb, Supervisor and Teresa Whiting have already begun the assembly line preparation for the sachets. Guess says, “I owe a debt of gratitude to Mrs. Bibbles DeVore and Mrs. Gail Guess for helping perfect this new product line. The work skills required to manufacture this product are considered to be an age-old craft.” Harvey Joe Sanner,

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and Ms. Jing is in her early 30’s. As they explained that he liked to practice his English by singing, he entertained with a couple of choruses of the classic country song, Green, Green, Grass of Home!! It was delightful, and then the young Ms. Jing suggested that he should find a more modern song!! Some of us told him the old classic was fine with us! Since his company is international in scope with stops

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in Chicago and New York and Des Arc on this trip, Sanner suggested that during his next time here he might sing Willie Nelson’s “On the Road Again.” :”It would be nice if he can return someday and we could hear his Japanese accented version of Willie!” I think we commented earlier when Paul Guess decided to locate his company here that he was likely to go beyond making candles and since then his

import and distribution business has grown and this new venture is another example of his drive and talents being used to create jobs and economic activity in Prairie County and for that we are very thankful. We want to wish both Paul and Mr. Nishimura the very best in what we hope is a lasting partnership that provides benefits to each of them. Harvey Joe Sanner, DAIDC

Recent view of Prairie County Courthouse from Wm. Plunkett Building, 2nd & Main - in foreground are 2nd floor ceiling joists, w/rafters removed Photo by Richard Davis, Architectural Salvage by Ri-Jo, Mena, Ar

March 1951: West side of Plunkett-Nichols Building, 2nd & Main, Des Arc - Standing are Edith (sister of local resident Addie Ewing) and F. P. Baney

May 1955: Offices on west side of Nichols (Plunkett) Building Employees l-r: Inas Overturf, Jacqueline Bradford and Betty Sue Pay

The White River and its tributaries represent the most ecologically intact watershed in the continental United States. Over a million people inhabit it, living in 234 communities in 60 counties. For the past two years, Chris Engholm has traveled its length in a cedar-strip canoe, listening to people connected to it and collecting the artwork of 25 fine artists who maintain a special relationship with the White River.

a chris engholm exhibition

May 1949 circa: Front of Nichols Bldg, with reflection of Young’s in windows ? Humphries presented City prize from Nichols employee, Betty Harvey (Ross) Above old photos courtesy of Betty Ross, Nichols employee 1948-1967

WHERE: Butler Center Galleries 401 President Clnton Ave., Little Rock WHEN: Reception on April 10, 5-8 pm. WEB:

On display to July 25

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Honey Mustard BBQ Sticky Chicken, Mashed Cauliflower Au Gratin, Pina Colada Fruit Salad, and Strawberry Delight combine together to make a delicious meal for a warm Spring day. Tie on your apron and enjoy preparing these appetite satisfying recipes!

Honey Mustard BBQ Sticky Chicken 3 pounds chicken legs and thighs (skin-on) 1 (18-ounce) bottle barbecue sauce (I used Kraft Original) 3 tablespoons honey 4 tablespoons Dijon mustard 3 tablespoons vinegar ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Just a Trim, please: Pictured at right is Jimmy Bryant who asked for “just a trim” from Shawna Lewis, local beautician, who comes to DANRC on Wednesday’s to do hair for the residents. Shawna is operating out of A Cut Above salon in Des Arc. Jimmy is a DANRC resident.

Add the chicken pieces to a gallon size zip-top bag.In a small bowl, mix together the barbecue sauce, honey, mustard, vinegar, and garlic powder. Pour the sauce over the chicken and seal the bag. Shake gently to coat the chicken and allow it to marinate in the refrigerator the longer, the better. I usually allow mine to marinate for about 3 hours, but the marinating time isn't necessary, it just gives the chicken more flavor.Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly spray the inside of a large Dutch oven with nonstick cooking spray. Pour the chicken and sauce into the pot and bake uncovered for about 1 hour or until the chicken is cooked through.

Mashed Cauliflower au Gratin Recipe

Donation: The Des Arc Nursing and Rehabilitation Center received a very nice donation of a hair dryer for the beauty shop at DANRC this week from Sue Berry’s family. Pictured are, left to right, Sarah (Berry) Ward, DANRC Administrator Molly Walker and, Susan (Berry) Winkler. Sarah and Susan are Sue’s daughters.

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It looks like Spring is here! The forsythia, daffodils and Bradford Pear trees are all in bloom. The weather on Monday and Tuesday was beautiful. St. Patircks Day, March 17, was the day to research your family tree to see if you just might have a little “Irish” blood in your background. We celebrated the day everything “green”. We certainly had to wear something green or you might be in for a good old fashioned “pinch” and walk around with a bruise all week! Several holidays call for a celebration. We have enjoyed National Pancake Week and what better way to celebrate with a good breakfast and a Pancake Supper set for Thursday, March 26. Yum, Yum! The Volunteer Gang will be getting together to prepare those pancakes and all the trimmings. A little pampering came our way this week with Pretty Nails and Hair. It is relaxing and makes us feel good about ourselves. Worship and fellowship was provided Sunday by the Des Arc United Methodist Church and Faith Missionary Baptist Church. The Disciples highlighted the end of the week on Friday with their great music. We have missed them. They were unable to be here last week due to the heavy rain. We were excited to see the folks from the Assembly of God Church on Saturday. They always bring snacks, music and games for the residents to enjoy. We had our Candlelight Memorial on Tuesday evening at Gospel Mission Church. There were lots of family and friends in attendance. The Memorial is for those residents who have gone on to their heavenly reward in 2014. The schools are out for Spring Break the rest of the week. They will have to get back to work on Monday, March 30 with the school day extended an hour to make up for snow and ice days. Easter is Sunday, April 5

and it is just around the corner. We are decorating the facility with Easter and Spring decorations and doing the final prep work for an Easter Egg Hunt here. We can’t wait to see all the “little ones” running around looking for eggs and goodies. We hope you take advantage of the pre-Easter lunches starting Monday at the First Baptist Chuch, Tuesday at Gospel Mission, Wednesday at the Des Arc First United Methodist, Thursday at Family Worship and Friday at the Assembly of God. All luncheons are held from 12:00-1:00 p.m. so those attending may return to work. We hope you get a chance to attend one of these luncheons. We celebrated our March birthdays this week with birthday cake and all the

trimmings. Happy Birthday to all the residents and staff with birthdays in March. We hope you enjoyed your day. We have been keeping our eye on the White River this week. It is suppose to crest by Friday but we are to have more rain. We are praying the water does not get any where near the flood reading of 2011. Lots of homes damaged or destroyed and several lost a lot of personal items like photos, heirlooms, etc. That is all for this week. We hope you come by and visit with us. We have games, crafts, reminiscing, Bingo and other interesting activities. Volunteers are welcome! So, until next time, have a blessed rest of the week. Teresa Henley Activity Director

ARKANSAS GOVERNOR’S DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COUNCIL NOTICE OF FUNDS AVAILABLE The Arkansas Governor’s Developmental Disabilities Council (DDC) announces the availability of funds for activities and projects in the areas of Inclusive Education, Customized Employment, and Education-Family Support. Funding is available to support customized employment efforts that would promote employment opportunities and trainings and transition plans for individuals with ID/DD including vocational environment job coaches and documentation of transition planning from the beginning of the process to the end for future replication; to develop relationships with members of the business community. Funding up to $30,000.00 is available to fund project (s) over a one year period of time contingent on the availability of funds. Funding is available to promote the education and awareness of guardians, parents, other caregivers and families to ensure that they have access to educational choices for individuals with ID/DD. Choices include the awareness of options in educational settings; agency programs and other education related opportunities and programs. Funding up to $25,000.00 is available to fund project (s) over a one year period of time, contingent on the availability of funds. Funding is available to promote trainings for inclusive education in schools statewide, especially in rural areas; to encourage Positive Behavior Support training in schools; support data collection of the adult service system to identify gaps in the system, identify needs of emerging adults; and/or to support the development of an action plan to promote individualized transition from high school to adulthood; including the advocacy of systems change when needed. Funding up to $25,000.00 is available to fund project (s) over a one year period of time, contingent on the availability of funds. Applicants must complete and submit a detailed application. Funding is awarded annually on a matching basis for up to three (3) years, unless otherwise stipulated, and based on successful completion of yearly goals and objectives that are documented to be in compliance with DDC policies governing sub-grantee activities. Proposals must be submitted in accordance with the Request for Proposal and include a completed application packet. Completed applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, May 4, 2015. The Council reserves the right to reject any or all proposals based on the availability of federal funds, failure to submit a complete application, quality of the application and/or non-compliance with DDC policies. Fax and email transmissions ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE and applications received AFTER the closing time and date will not be accepted.

For more information and to obtain a copy of the detailed Notice of Funds Available and an Application Packet, contact: Arkansas Governor’s Developmental Disabilities Council, Freeway Medical Tower, Suite 805, 5800 West 10th Street • Little Rock, AR 72204 • Phone: (501)280.4946 Website: www.ddcouncil.or • E-mail: Renita.Bennett@arkansas.gov

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2 large heads cauliflower, broken into florets 1-1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese 1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese 6 tablespoons butter, cubed 3/4 teaspoon garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon Montreal steak seasoning Topping: 1 cup (4 ounces) Italian-style panko (Japanese) bread crumbs 1/4 cup butter, melted •Preheat oven to 350°. Place cauliflower in a stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10-12 minutes or until very tender. Drain; transfer to a large bowl. Mash cauliflower; stir in cheeses, cubed butter and seasonings. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. or 13x9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, mix bread crumbs and melted butter until evenly coated; sprinkle over cauliflower mixture. Bake, uncovered, 40-50 minutes or until heated through and topping is

golden brown. Yield: 12 servings (3/4 cup each).

Pina Colada Fruit Salad 1-1/2 cups green grapes 1-1/2 cups seedless red grapes 1-1/2 cups fresh blueberries 1-1/2 cups halved fresh strawberries 1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained 1/2 cup fresh raspberries 1 can (10 ounces) frozen non-alcoholic pina colada mix, thawed 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup pineapple-orange juice 1/8 teaspoon almond extract 1/8 teaspoon coconut extract In a serving bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the pina colada mix, sugar, juice and extracts until sugar is dissolved. Pour over fruit; toss to coat. Chill until serving. Yield: 9 servings.

Strawberry Delight 1 (16-ounce) container fresh strawberries ¼ cup sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1½ cups all-purpose flour ¾ cup firmly packed light brown sugar ½ cup butter 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 cup powdered sugar 2 (8-ounce) containers frozen whipped topping, thawed (I use Cool Whip) Wash, hull, and slice the strawberries. Place them in a small bowl and add the sugar and lemon juice. Mix well and set aside.Preheat the oven to 350° and lightly spray a 9X13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.In a medium bowl, combine the flour and brown sugar. Cut the butter into the flour and sugar mixture using a pastry blender or two forks until the butter resembles small peas. Pour the flour mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, spread evenly, and press flat to form the crust. Bake the crust for 10 to 12 minutes or until firm. Allow to cool completely. In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 1 container of the whipped topping. Stir well to combine. Spread the mixture evenly over the cooled crust.Next, drain the strawberries. (Be sure to save that delicious syrup for something - even if it's just to drink it all by itself. It's my favorite part of this recipe. :) Layer the drained berries evenly on top of the cream cheese mixture. Top with the remaining container of whipped topping. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Two first-time donors give at local blood drive According to Louise Merrell, coordinator for the monthly Red Cross Drive there were two first-time donors among the 20 donors at the First Baptist Church Fellowship hall on Monday, March 23. Jacqueline Rogers and Sophie Cawthorn, mother

and daughter, gave for the first time on Monday. Merrell said three would-be-donors were turned down for one reason or another. Others giving the Gift of Life were: Harold Kirk, Ronald Eans, Butch Calhoun, Matt McCoy,

Rachel Rigney, Jim West, Kenneth Inman, Cory Tallent, Gerald Bone, Wanda Swaim, Ryan Bell, Jeremy Knight, Carl Kilgore, Kristi Jones, Joey York, Dixie Eldridge, Chrisana Knupp and Merrell.

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Prairie County Courthouse News The following information was obtained from the records in the County Clerk’s office at the Prairie County Courthouse in Des Arc on Tuesday, March 24, 2015:

Divorce Decrees Jimmy C. Eldridge vs Dixie A Eldridge

Land Transfers Warranty Deed Vicky Hunt, Grantor, hand

paid by Victoria Keel and Madison Keel, Grantees, the following lands lying in the Northern District of Prairie County: A Part of the NW 1/4 and part of the SW 1/4 of Section 28, T5N, R4W containing 1.10 acres in the NW 1/4 and 1.11 acres in the SW 1/4 of Section 28, T5N, R4W. Quitclaim Deed Dennis E. Ferguson and Susan Ferguson, Grantors, hand paid by Ryan Bell and Sara Bell, Grantee, the following lands lying in the Northern District of

Prairie County: Lot Seven and the W 1/2 of Lot Eight in Block Two, Moore and Hays Addition to the City of Des Arc. Warranty Deed Ryan Bell and Sara Bell, Grantors, hand paid by Charles D. Stanley and Terra Stanley, Grantees, the following lands lying in the Northern District of Prairie County: Lot Seven and the W 1/2 of Lot Eight in Block Two, Moore and Hays Addition to the City of Des Arc.

District Court Hearings The following cases were heard before District Judge Robert Abney in District Court Hearings held on Monday, March 23, 2015: City Cases Lesli C. Wine, DeValls Bluff, charged with DWISecond. Continued to March 30, 2015. Randy J. Shepard, Cabot, charged with Failure to Pay and Failure to Appear on a Written Summons. Continued to March 30, 2015. Raymond B. Peace, Des Arc, charged with DWIThree or More. Case review March 30, 2015. Corey R. Lovett, Beebe, charged with Drove left of Center, DWI-First, and No Seat Belt. Continued to April 13, 2015. Patrick Seth Lantrip, Des Arc, charged with Careless/Prohibited Driving, Driver License Suspended for DWI, DWI-Second and Contempt of Court (Probation Violation). Plead Not Guilty by Attorney. Hearing set for July 9, 2015. Joshua W. Sanders, Des

Arc, charged No Driver License, Careless/Prohibited Driving, and DWI-First. DWI-First sentenced to Fine and Cost $755.00, Alcohol Education and MADD Classes. No Driver License and Careless/Prohibited Driving merged. Jonathan Crider, Beebe, charged with Theft of Motor Fuel-Class A Misdemeanor. Failed to Appear. Issue Letter. Jeffery C. Treadwell, Des Arc, charged with Public Intoxication/Drinking in Public. Continued to March 30, 2015. Orlando D. Burton, Biscoe, charged with Failure to Pay. Continued to April 13, 2015. Camara P. McDonald, Des Arc, charged with Failure to Pay. Continued to April 13, 2015. State Cases James T. Griffin, Des Arc, charged with Hunting from Road. Defendant paid in full. Asked for gun to be returned. Granted. Donald W. Barnhart,

Lonoke, charged with Exceeding Posted Speed 71 MPH/55 Zone. Bond Forfeited. Six months probation. If no further violations, charge dismissed. Brooks Wayne Felts, Carlisle, charged with Failure to Register Vehicle, Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and DWIFirst. Plead Not Guilty by Tim Blair. Hearing set for July 9, 2015. Daniel W. Peterson, Flanksville, WI, charged with Violation of Permit. Failed to Appear. Issue Letter. Reginyl L. Dorsey, Moss Point, MS, charged with Exceeding Posted Speed 65 MPH/55 ZOne. Bond Forfeited. Shane C. Wise, England, charged with Criminal Trespass. Continued to March 30, 2015. Terry Gore, Hickory Plains, charged with Domestic Battering-Third Degree. Plead Not Guilty. Hearing set for May 14, 2015.

Prairie County Jail Count The following inmates are currently incarcerated in the Prairie County Jail at Des Arc, according to Sheriff Gary Burnett, as of Tuesday, March 24, 2015: Johnson, Eric Dewayne, 29, Intake date October 7, 2013. Thresher, Jason, 43, ADC 309. Intake date March 6, 2013. Spencer, Demetrius Lamont, 40, ADC 309. Intake date June 12, 2013. McGee, Rodney Tiawan, 35, charged with DWI #2, No Seat Belt, Driving without Insurance, Driving on Suspended Driver License, No Child Restraint, Endangering the Welfare of a Minor, and Refusal to Submit. Hold for PC Hearing. Intake date November 19, 2014. Whittenburg, Phineas E., 20, Commitment. Intake date November 28, 2014. Lovett, Dominique, 24, charged with Possession of Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver, Simultaneous Possession of Drugs and Firearms, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Intake date December 12, 2014.

Pollard, Domonic Jamal, 24, charged with Possession of Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver, Possession of Firearms by Certain Persons, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Inatke date December 11, 2014. Taylor, Ron Janquel, 20, charged with Possession of Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver, Possession of Firearms by Certain Persons, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Intake date December 11, 2014. Whiting, Kenneth Hadley, 42, Hold for ADC. Intake date December 28, 2014. Holloway, Lyne C., 47, charged with Terroristic Threatening-Felony. Intake date January 12, 2015. Herrera, Elias, 40, charged with Sexual Assault. Intake date February 7, 2015. Logan, Justin Wayne, 26, charged with Probation Revocation. Commitment. Intake date February 10, 2015. Robinson, Jamieson Bernard, 30, charged with Warrant Service Fee, NonSupport. Intake date February 25, 2015.

Jones, Terry Dale, 38, charged with Failure to Appear. Intake date March 1, 2015. Wise, Calvin Lynn, 50, Commitment. Intake date March 10, 2015. Knox, Jonathan, 22, Commitment. Intake date March 13, 2015. Turner, Larry, 31, Commitment. Intake date March 14, 2015. Dorathy, David J., 36, charged with Possession of Firearms by Certain Persons. Intake date March 20, 2015. Thompson, Amin, 32, Commitment. Intake date March 10, 2015. Adair, David M., 24, Commitment. Intake date March 17, 2015. Brewer, Christopher Towone, 33, Commitment. Intake date March 18, 2015. Putrino, David Anthony, 27, charged with Theft by Receiving. Intake date March 16, 2015. Wilson, Edgar L., 64, charged with Murder-Second Degree. Intake date March 20, 2015. Treadwell, Jeffery Carol, 45, Hold for PC Hearing. Intake date March 19, 2015.

Notice is hereby given that in accordance with Act 626 of 1983, as amended, the Commissioner of State Lands will hold a public auction to dispose of the tax delinquent lands which are listed below, all located in Prairie County, Arkansas. The auction will be held at the Prairie County Courthouse in Des Arc, Arkansas, at 10:00 a.m. on April 28, 2015. Bidder registration will commence at 9:30 a.m. The land will be sold to the highest bidder, provided that such bid is equal to at least the total amount of taxes, penalty, interest, and costs due as certified to the Commissioner of State Lands. The full purchase price must be paid immediately following the sale, with the first $100.00 of each parcel paid in cash, cashier’s check or money order. The balance may be paid by personal or corporate check. The owner of record may redeem the property during a 10 business day period following the date of the sale. If the property is not redeemed during that 10 day period, the purchaser will receive a Limited Warranty Deed for the property from the Commissioner of State Lands. The title conveyed by the Commissioner of State Lands is not clear title nor a fully warranted title. The Commissioner of State Lands does not guarantee or warrant clear or merchantable title to the property sold. The original owner, assigns, or heirs have a ninety (90) day period during which the validity of the sale may be contested in court. The Commissioner of State Lands strongly suggests that potential bidders perform their own research on the property listed below to determine its suitability for their uses, the status of the title, the existence of liens, and other tax assessments that may be due, but not collected by the Commissioner of State Lands. The sale of the land does not extinguish any lien for delinquent improvement district assessments or relieve the purchaser of liability for delinquent improvement district assessments. Copies of the complete rules and regulations for the sale of tax delinquent lands are available from the Commissioner of State Lands Office, 500 Woodlane Street, Suite 109, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 or www.cosl.org. JOHN THURSTON COMMISSIONER OF STATE LANDS Prairie County April 28, 2015, 10:00 a.m. 1603. BECKWITH, RICHARD PT SW1/4 NW1/4 2 2N 4W 0.35 ACRE UNPLATTED BISCOE PARCEL #701‑00199‑000 CODE: 4‑2 2010 TAX DUE $337.69 1604. CLARK, JOHN %ALBERT MATTHEWS PT BLOCK 9G AYDELOTTS ADDITION BISCOE 2 2N 4W 0.17 ACRES INTERESTED PARTIES: CAROLYN CLARK PARCEL #701‑00187‑000 CODE: 3‑10 2010 TAX DUE $283.00 1605. CLARK, JOHN %ALBERT MATTHEWS LOT 7 BLOCK 9 65' X 330' ORIGINAL TOWN BISCOE 2 2N 4W 0.49 ACRES INTERESTED PARTIES: CAROLYN CLARK PARCEL #701‑00099‑000 CODE: 3‑4 2010 TAX DUE $384.00 1606. CLARK, JOHN %ALBERT MATTHEWS LOTS 2‑3 BLOCK 9 ORIGINAL TOWN BISCOE 2 2N 4W 0.40 ACRES INTERESTED PARTIES: CAROLYN CLARK PARCEL #701‑00097‑000 CODE: 3‑3 2010 TAX DUE $409.00 1607. CRAIG, ROBERT PT SE1/4 SW1/4 NE1/4 19 2N 4W 1.06 ACRES UNPLATTED DEVALLS BLUFF PARCEL #711‑00674‑001 CODE: 4‑10 2010 TAX DUE $495.61 1608. CRAIG, ROBRELLE & JESSMERE %ROBERT CRAIG PT SW1/4 NE1/4 19 2N 4W 0.55 ACRES UNPLATTED DEVALLS BLUFF INTERESTED PARTIES: BARONICA CRAIG PARCEL #711‑00652‑000 CODE: 4‑9 2010 TAX DUE $2,165.00 1609. CRISP, CHARLES M. LOTS 4‑9 & S1/2 LOT 10 BLOCK 5 FAWN ACRES ADDITION RURAL 32 3N 5W 1.40 ACRES PARCEL #002‑00643‑000 CODE: 2‑10 2010 TAX DUE $714.09 1610. FSE, INC. S1/2 NE1/4 21 5N 7W 80.00 ACRES PARCEL #001‑07176‑000 CODE: 2‑7 2010 TAX DUE $553.96 1611. W.M. & WILLA HALL GREEN ESTATE BLOCK 7E AYDELOTTS ADDITION BISCOE 2 2N 4W 0.37 ACRES INTERESTED PARTIES: EUGENE HALL, EUGENE HALL, JR. PARCEL #701‑00185‑000 CODE: 3‑8 2010 TAX DUE $347.00 1612. W.M. & WILLA HALL GREEN ESTATE BLOCK 8F AYDELOTTS ADDITION BISCOE 2 2N 4W 1.24 ACRES INTERESTED PARTIES: EUGENE HALL, EUGENE HALL, JR. PARCEL #701‑00186‑000 CODE: 3‑9 2010 TAX DUE $371.00 1613. W.M. & WILLA HALL GREEN ESTATE BLOCK 11H AYDELOTTS ADDITION BISCOE 2 2N 4W 2.48 ACRES INTERESTED PARTIES: EUGENE HALL, EUGENE HALL, JR. PARCEL #701‑00190‑000 CODE: 4‑1 2010 TAX DUE $371.00 1614. ENTRY CANCELLED 1615. ENTRY CANCELLED 1616. ENTRY CANCELLED 1617. JENNINGS, JAMES, JR. LOT 14 NEWBY ADDITION RURAL 35 5N 5W 1.83 ACRES INTERESTED PARTIES: LODY & ARNOLD ATTORNEYS AT LAW, TINE & COBB LAW FIRM, EARL R & BEVERLY NEWBY PARCEL #002‑00896‑000 CODE: 2‑11 2010 TAX DUE $588.00 1618. LIBKIE, JEFF LOTS 1‑5 & LOTS 20‑21 BLOCK 139 ORIGINAL TOWN DEVALLS BLUFF 18 2N 4W 0.45 ACRE PARCEL #711‑00282‑000 CODE: 4‑6 2010 TAX DUE $342.78 1619. MURRAY, ELNORA A. MATTHEWS LOT 11 BLOCK 6 (W1/2) ORIGINAL TOWN BISCOE 2 2N 4W 0.06 ACRE PARCEL #701‑00060‑000 CODE: 3‑1 2010 TAX DUE $206.88 1620. 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Through the eyes of a young sailor, his diary recollections provide us with historic records and insight into the past. Following are a sampling of his almost 380 daily entries written between Mary 14, 1863 and May 27, 1864: May 14th 1863: Found a handbill in a farmer's wagon. It said recruits were wanted for the 113th O.V.I . The recruiting office is in Cleveland, Ohio. I spoke to Will Deal and Leo Bruner and they promised to run away and enlist. We will go tomorrow night if we can raise the spondulics.

May 16, 1863: Left home on the twelve o'clock train, arrived at Cleveland at half past three on the afternoon. (Did not find Will or Leo at Clyde or anywhere else. I guess they backed out.) Went to Uncle Marshal's office and got directed to 4½ Bank street. Tried to enlist in the 113th Ohio Infantry. Officer wouldn't take me. I am not big enough for a soldier, they have all drummers they want and my lips are too thick to play the bugle. I went and enlisted in the Navy anyhow, as a first-class boy and we are going to Vicksburg to take the place.

May 17, 1863 (Sunday) Today is Sunday and it is awful lonely. I have been loafing aound all day watching the girls. Did not even look at a church and got tight in the bargain. Bought a plug of tobacco which I am going to chew because all sailors chew tobacco. There is about twenty other fellows enlisted. We get our grub at the City Hotel. I slept there last night.

June 8, 1863: Joined my mess at breakfast this morning. Officer gave me the devil when I was reported to him. Had to roll a 68 lb ball on a crack for four hours. Nothing when used to it.

June 9, 1863: My back is nearly bro-

ken. I had to roll the blamed old ball four hours more today for missing inspection last Sunday. Besides, the officer of the deck would not let me go in swmming this evening.

wounded. Let him go. Pretty cold but getting Started up again. wamer. Had a dance last night. Oct. 17, 1863:

Stated up this A.M. convoying transports Champion No. 4, Wheeling, Lady Franklin and Doane No. 2. A company Aug 27, 1863: of actors and actresses On guard on Hurri- en route to Little Rock cane deck last night. are on the Lady Franklin. Bush-wackrs fired at Oct. 18, 1863: boat. Had my gun at Guerrilas attached support when a ball struck the Enfield and transports, right below glanced off just burning Lawrenceville. We fired my left forearm. Lamed into and speedily disby wrist some. At post persed them. Two men shot on Lady Franklin. again. Theatrecompany came Sept. 10, 1863 on Tawah this evening. Battle of Lake Erie. Oct. 19, 1863: Wonder what is going on Officers had a dance at home. Do they miss in the ward room last me. My! What heaps and heaps of fun I would night and everlastingly have. Weighted anchor hustled the actresses and started up White around. One of them is River this A.M., bound a good singer. She sang “The Long, Long Weary Bluff. for Duval’s Days” so feelingly that it Awful croked river. Just made us all homesick. passed Clarendon. General quarters were Sept. 19, 1863: called at three o’clock Went up river to Lit- am and we were dressed tle Des Arc to get lum- at our stations in no ber for soldiers’ barracks time at all. It was no atat the Bluffs. Fired at tack, only Capt. wished As we from the village while to show off. taking on lumber. Land- rounded the bend below ed 65 armed men and Bluff, we let fly our eight drove the buhwackers guns as a salute. This out of the village, drop- made the boats on post ping several of them on call to quarters and raise the way. Jim Rooney steam - thinking it was wounded slightly in arm. an attack. Cut wood. Returned to the Bluff. Oct. 30, 1863: Cut wood all day long. Oct. 10th, 1863: Started down river at Part of the Hastngs crew Got to St. were ashore at the Bluff 10 am. Charles at 3:30 pm. working on a new fort. Were fired on and had a Nov 4, 1863: skirmish. Did not last Got to Des Arc at long. Tawah struck by a 10:00 pm. Took on shot or a shell on star- about 8000 feet of lumboard forward case- ber. Broke into a numment. No damage. A ber of stores. I got a supsplinter, loosened by a ply of envelopes and musket ball or a canister writing paper for my shot, pierced my cheek share. Started down this and had to be cut off and afternoon. pulled through. It loosened a tooth and cut my Dec. 25, 1863 tongue. Dr. pulled (Christmas): On dirty, nasty, mean, tooth. Sent squad slobbering, ashore. The found four stinking, dead rebs and one snotty, rotten post duty.

Jan. 1., 1864: Stood guard on forecastle last night. Froze nearly to death, could hardly hobble after being relieved. Timmy O’Keefe, who relieved me, was slow about turning out. He has, therefore, to do extra duty for a week. Anderson roasted my chicken and I had a bully meal. I can not walk.

Feb 29, 1864: Leap Year day. If I was at home, maybe some girl would propose to me. Got a letter from Also to mother. Telegraphs and two Messengers. Answered mother’s letter. Boys holystoned guards. I am on sick list. Key West and Robb came down.

May 25, 1864: Cairo Arrived here about one o’clock yesterday. Stayed until 4 o’clock and then went up to Mound City. Stayed there all night and in the morning went to Paymaster Dun on the wharf boat and got my transportation and twelve dollars in money. I amnow waiting to go off on the Cass then, ho, for home. I shall see my Dear mother once more, she who has suffered for me. I did not know what a mother was until I went away from her, and oh, it is many a time I have wished she was by my side. Well, must close for today. I have procured a ticket for Cleveland by the way of Chicago and Toledo, but I shall most certainly stop at Fremont. am now in the lodgeroom of the Saint Charles Hotel. I shall be on the two o’clock train tomorrow morning and then for Fremont.

From photocopy of watercolor portrait painted sometime 1863-64 James Alpheus Dickinson, son of Ohio Congessman Rudolphus Dickinson and Marguerite Beaugrand Dickinson was born May 22, 1849, two months after his father’s death in Washington. At age 13, Dickinson ran away from home in Fremont, Ohio, intent on joining the U.S. Army. However, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in May of 1863 as a first class cabin boy and spent most of his one-year service aboard the U.S.S Tawah. Because this ship operated with the Mississippi River Squadron on inland rivers, which often had muddy waters, and Dickinson hauled black powder for the ships naval artillery guns, he was commonly known as a “brown water powder monkey”. During Dickinson’s time on the Tawah, it also went up the White River in Arkansas, visiting DeVall’s Bluff, Des Arc and Clarendon. Dickinson was discharged from the Navy May 18, 1864 and returned to his home in Ohio. In 1869, Dickinson earned a law degree from the University of Notre Dame and returned to Fremont, Ohio to practice law. Dickinson took a position with the Treasury Department in Washington, D.C. around 1880, and later worked for the Department of Labor and Commerce. While in Washington, Dickinson also studied medicine at Howard University. He earned his degree in 1889, and practiced medicine in North Carolina. In 1886, Dickinson married Hattie Platt in Washington, D.C., and they had two daughters, Mrs. Areme Bennett and Mrs. Marguerite Bruckner. James Alpheus Dickinson died in Washington, D.C. November 12, 1922 and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

One Boy’s View of Every Man’s War The Dickinson diary is that of a bright, young boy seeking adventure as well as his manhood amidst the chaos of war. His daily entries (May 14, 1863 to May 27, 1864) provide an excellent perspective of a sailor’s life aboard a gunboat during the Civil War. He offers factual data about crew size, armament, duties, combat, food, equipment, living conditions, other vessels, and stops along the Mississippi, Cumberland, Tennessee (and White) rivers. Dickinson chronicled his life aboard the gunboat, providing a rich narrative history of the U.S. Navy on western waters during the Civil War. As a young man, Dickinson also detailed his work aboard the ship, his adjustmnt to the life of a sailor, and various adventures both aboard the ship and on land. A few selected diary entries which mention activities at DeValls Bluff and Des Arc are included in left panel. This and other panels are part of an extensive Gunboat Exhibit now on display at the Lower White River Museum

State Park on West Main, Des Arc (Open daily except Mondays, Tel: 870-256-3711) For those wanting to read more of Dickinson’s diary entries, the complete diary is available at the following internet link:

http://www.rbhayes.org/hayes/mssfind/285/dickinsonjames.htm

War on the Water Gunboats on the White River The White River was strategically important for moving troops and supplies, giving Union forces an advantage once they gained control. Confederate resistance came mostly in the form of shore batteries, fortified points along the river capable of firing upon gunboats as they passed. The Union Western Gunboat Flotilla, later known as the Mississippi River Squadron, converted and commissioned a variety of vessels for use on the Mississippi River and its shallow tributaries. Over one hundred vessels served in the Union flotilla over the course of the Civil War, including light-draft tinclads, hulking timberclads, and ironclads designed specifically for riverine warfare. The White River converged with the railroad line from Little Rock at DeValls Bluff, making it an important transfer point for Union forces. Many of theMississippi River Squadron’s vessels operated between DeValls Bluff and Memphis, Tennessee, including the tinclad carrying James Alpheus Dickinson.

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Battle between Carnival and Lent - 1559 Oil painting by Pieter Bruegel II the Elder, a Flemish artist

Christian Carnival Carnival was originally an European Pagan spring festival, with an emphasis on role-reversal and suspension of social norms. The feast became assimilated by the Catholic Church and was celebrated in the three days preceding Ash Wednesday and Lent. In the Christian tradition the fasting of Lent is to commemorate the 40 days that Jesus fasted in the desert according to the New Testament - and also to reflect on Christian values. Pope Gregory the Great (590-604) decided that fasting would start on Ash Wednesday. The whole Carnival event was set before the fasting, to set a clear division between the pagan and the Christian custom. It was also the custom during Carnaval that the ruling class would be mocked using masks and disguises.

Modern Day Carnaval in the Southern Netherlands

On November 11 (the eleventh of the eleventh), at exactly 11:11 am, Carnaval (Dutch spelling) season begins. In the Netherlands the start of the season is celebrated in almost every carnaval celebrating town with some kind of ceremony. The reason for this date is the number 11, which is traditionally the number of fools and madmen. For centuries, November 11, was the day that the year's work was deemed to be done. The barns were filled for the winter, the selected livestock would have been slaughtered and very importantly: the lease, property taxes, interests, and tithe were to be paid. The number eleven in Dutch and German is translated as Elf. Carnival is not only a feast of eating and drinking, but also serves as social role reversal feast which allows people to behave Modern Day Carnival outside the usual acceptable social norm. (Mardi Gras) in United States People will dress up as a character, much Mardi Gras arrived in North America in as seen during the feast of halloween. the late 17th century, when King Louis XIV During the Dutch carnival people will sent the LeMoyne brothers to defend often dress colorful and take on roles like France's claim on the territory of jesters, occupations, objects, animals, Louisiane, which included what are now other genders and sexes, archetypes or the states of Alabama, Mississippi, and fairytale characters, well known people, subcultures, historical figures or foreign Louisiana. The expedition entered the mouth of cultures. Masks and face paint are often the Mississippi River on the evening of used in combination with the costumes. March 2, 1699, and proceeded upstream Carnival costumes offer an opportunity to to a place about 60 miles downriver from temporarily change identity and express oneself freely. where New Orleans is The costume protoday, This was on vides protection when March 3, 1699, French criticizing and ridiculMardi Gras day; so in ing others because the honor of the holiday, the wearer can either not spot was named "Mardi be recognized or the Gras Point". There were criticism can be at3 successive capitals of tributed to the role the French Louisiana: Mowearer assumes durbile, Ala.in 1702, Biloxi, ing the Carnival rather Miss in 1720, and New than to the wearer Orleans in 1723. With the himself. Because of growth of New Orleans as this the wearer can a city and the creolizasafely express his critition of different cultures, cism and opinion the celebration of Mardi without having to fear Gras became the event for consequences in most strongly associated his daily life. with the city. "Mardi While the Carnival gras" means translated season in southern from the French : "fat Holland began 11-11, tuesday" Miriam and Peter Meijers, 2014, the peak of the in Carnival costumes celebration didn’t occur until the week before Ash Wednesday (Feb 18, this year). The celebration included carnaval processions in Kerkrade on the Sat, Sun, Mon before, and a “Kloonekonkoer” (Clown Contest) on Tues., Feb 17. On Ash Wednesday it’s traditional for people to attend church, where they receive an “ashcross” (priest rubs his fingers across their foreheads with Silke Meijers, left, and friends Esther and Dina an ashy substance in in Carnival costumes, Kerkrade Holland the form of a cross).

Carnival vs Lent Painting above This 46” x 65” painting, by Pieter Bruegel, depicts a common festival of the period, as celebrated in the Southern Netherlands. It presents the contrast between two sides of contemporary life, as can be seen by the appearance of the inn on the left side - for enjoyment, and the church on the right side - for religious obEnlargement: “Carnaval”, sitting on barrel, battles Lent servance. The busy scene depicts well-behaved children near the ures emerge from their prayers. Lady Lent church and a beer drinking scene near the in the foreground, garbed like a nun, is sitinn. At the center is a well, showing the ting on a cart drawn by a monk and a nun, coming together of different parts of the and looks gaunt and thin, with her followcommunity, and other scenes show a fish ers feeding on bread and biscuits. Lady Lent's wagon contains traditional Lenten stall and two competing floats. foods, pretzels, waffles, and mussels. Just Bruegel's painting is rich in allegories and symbolisms that have been long stud- inside the entrance to the church a veiled ied. It is often read as the triumph of Lent, statue is visible - it was customary in since the figure of Carnival seems to bid Roman Catholic churches to cover up all farewell with his left hand and his eyes lift- works of art at Lent until Easter Sunday ed to the sky. A more generalized meaning when the carved and painted figures of may be the illustration of Bruegel's belief saints would be unveiled once more, that human activities are motivated by "brought back to life like the Saviour himself." In Bruegel's time, when the Protesfolly and self-seeking. The painting defies any linear narrative, tant Reformation was surging, many of the but one may divide it into two sections: old customs were under threat. The the popular and the religious. The scene is Roman Catholic attachment to Lenten set in a town's market square (a tradition- rites was heavily criticized by the Protesal setting for the Carnival), with the figure tant reformers and the spirit of carnival of Carnival impersonated by a fat man was viewed with suspicion on both sides who led a procession through the town of the religious divide. The background is dominated by peoand presided over a large feast. In some ple working, primarily with food: women traditions an effigy of the Carnival figure was burned at the end of the celebrations. preparing Lenten fish, men carrying wine In Bruegel's painting the figure is a from the inn and a woman making waflarge man riding a beer barrel with a pork fles. At the very back of the picture, other chop attached to its front end. He is wear- festivities are going on with a bonfire, ing a huge meat pie as a head-dress; he is dancing figures and beggars spread across wielding a long spit, complete with a pig's the whole scenery. Bruegel produced this head, as a weapon for the fight. The painting from a bird's eye view, as if he pouch of knives at his belt indicates that wished to stay out of any polemic of the he is a butcher - the guild of butchers tra- time, but he was in the habit of placing a ditionally provided the meat for the carni- symbolic detail in the middle of the picval feast so his place at the procession's ture, and in this case it is a married couple heart is apt. The man behind the barrel is with their backs to the viewer, guided by a dressed in yellow, which is connected with fool with a burning torch. Many critics deceit, and he is followed by a female fig- have identified this couple as a symbol for ure who is carrying on her head a table the common masses. The man carries a strange bulge under with bread and waffles on it. In one hand his clothes, giving the impression of a she holds a tumbler and in the other a candle, again allegorical symbols for de- hunchback or a hidden sack. This is assoceit. Beside her is a lute-player, which was ciated with the allegorical figure of Egoa frequent symbol of Lutheranism. The tism, who was usually represented as carLutherans had abolished Lent but still cel- rying a sack on his back, this meaning to ebrated the Carnival. A tavern filled with express man's own faults and weaknesses. drinkers and onlookers watch the per- It is often read as how the masses caused formance of a popular farce known as The intolerance towards dissenters because of Dirty Bride. At the street crossing a group their inability to think objectively. The woman's main characteristic is the of cripples have come out to beg, while behind them, led by a bagpiper, a proces- unlit lantern hanging by her belt. She is guided by a fool, and not by reason. The sion of lepers walks past. burning torch the latter carries is also Lent's half of the picture is dominated symbolic of dispute and destruction. Beby abstinence and piety, with people side the trio is a rooting pig, also connotdrawing water from the well, giving alms ing damage and destruction. to the poor and the sick, and going to church. The church itself is the dominant This article compiled from wikipedia.org pages building from which queues of black figand info from Silke Meijers, Kerkrade, Holland

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Prairie County 4-H’ers join hundreds more for 4-H Day at Capitol Hundreds of Arkansas 4H members from across the state filled the halls of the state Capitol on Wednesday, March 18, learning about leadership from members of the Legislature, the state auditor and Gov. Asa Hutchinson. Prairie County 4-H’ers were in the large group. Hutchinson proclaimed March 18 to be Arkansas 4H Day and recognition of the work done by the 4-H Youth Development program was made in the House and Senate as 4-H members filled the galleries. Some 400 4-H members, volunteers, parents and staff took part in the day’s events. In an address in the rotunda, Hutchinson, himself a 4-H alumnus from Benton County, told the group that “I’ve been there in your shoes. I grew up on a farm. I might not remember the 4-H pledge very well, but I do remember my 4-H project.” The governor applauded 4-Hers for their commitment to the organization. “4-Hers are so vital to the civic responsibilities of our state,” Hutchinson said. “4-Hers are twice as likely to be civically involved. 4-Hers are twice as likely to be engaged in STEM education. 4-Hers are twice as likely to do

betlllter in life in terms of education and contributions to our society.” The 4-H group opened its day with an orientation hosted by the Arkansas Association of Counties. There, Auditor Andrea Lea addressed the youth, asking them to vote on a series of issues that faced lawmakers in the current legislative session. After they voted, she walked them through the background of the bills in question and the result of the votes in the Legislature. The group was also addressed by state Sen. Missy Irvin of Mountain View, whose children were involved in 4-H. She urged members to take their leadership roles seriously. Sen. Bruce Maloch of Magnolia gave state 4-H leaders a tour of the Senate chamber. State Rep. Nate Bell of Mena sponsored HR1023 “To recognize the positive impact of the Arkansas 4-H program on our youth and to celebration 4-H Day.” Irvin introduced and recognized 4-Hers from the floor of the Senate. The 4-Her’s took a tour of the Capitol before ending their day with a rainsplashed group portrait on the Capitol steps. For more information about 4H contact your county extension office or visit www.uaex.edu.

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Children, lawmakers come together for Pre-K Day at the Capitol Advocates urge governor to consider $16 million cost-of-living increase On March 17 the Invest Early Coalition and Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families were at the Capitol to make the case for a cost-of-living increase for high-quality preK programs. Lawmakers will join pre-K students for story time with Clifford the Big Red Dog. Advocates will attend committee meetings, have lunch with legislators, and visit with them about how important investment in pre-K is to our kids and our communities. “The cost of operating high-quality Pre-K programs has increased yet funding has been flat since

2008,” says Elizabeth Scudder, executive director at Western Arkansas Child Development, Inc. “To get the full benefits we know quality early education provides, we need to adequately fund it. There are facilities around the state that are in jeopardy of closing; what a tremendous loss for those communities and children.” Rich Huddleston, executive director at Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families, says the benefits of high-quality pre-K are well known. “Quality pre-K helps our youngest learners get a good start on their educa-

tions, especially kids from low-income families,” Huddleston says. “The research is in. It’s proven. We really need a funding increase here in Arkansas. New federal money the state recently received does nothing for our existing spots. Program directors across the state have to make tough choices about reducing staff, cutting corners on quality, or even closing up. Governor Hutchinson has said funding pre-K is a priority, but these children need to see that reflected in the state budget.”

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