White river journal, oct 22, 2015

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ACTIVITIES CALENDAR THURS., OCT. 22 Des Arc Schools Report Cards sent home THURS., OCT. 22, 11-1 Lunch with Lions Riverfront Park FRI., OCT. 23, 11-3:30 Fundraiser Bake Sale Elementary School FRI., OCT. 23, 5:45 PM Daybreak TV Show High School Gym FRI. OCT. 23, 7 PM Battle of the Prairie Eagles vs Hornets Hinson-Rollins Field SAT., OCT. 24, 10-4 Grand Opening Old Delta Rag 1901 Main Street SUN., OCT. 25, 6 PM Fellowship Worship Church of God of Prophecy MON., OCT. 26, 3:30 PM PALS Meeting Elementary School

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

PRAIRIE COUNTY B URN BAN EFFECTIVE OCT. 14 UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

BY ORDER OF COUNTY JUDGE MIKE SKARDA Total Des Arc rainfall from Aug. 23 to Oct. 22 (61 days) has been only 1.64” (1.51” - Sept 9) + (.13” - Oct. 9)

State Highway 38 improvements requiring lane closures this week Improvements to State Highway 38 will require lane closures in Prairie according to County, Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) officials.

Crews will seal the highway with Bituminous Surface Treatment (liquid asphalt and pea gravel). The work will include the section of State Highway 38 between the Lonoke County Line and Hickory Plains.

The lane closures will start on Monday, October 19th between 7:00 a.m. and

MON., OCT. 26, 6:30 PM Facilities Planning Meeting Des Arc High School MON-WED,OCT 26-28, 7 PM Revival Services Morris Chapel Baptist Church

P U B LI S HE D E A C H T H U R S D A Y S I N C E 1 9 0 7 TH UR SDAY, OCTO BE R 22, 2015

Candidate filing period early, November 2-9 Committees set filing fees The filing period for county candidates is earlier this year, beginning at noon on Monday, November 2, and ending at noon on November 9, 2015.

The Preferential Primary and Non-Partisan Judicial Election is March 1, 2016.

Candidates must furnish written evidence of payment of all party filing fees and of the filing of all party pledges to the County Clerk before Monday, November 9.

On Monday, November 2, the County Clerk’s office located at the courthouse in Des Arc, will be open for candidate filing from 12 noon until 4:30 p. m. and continue until 12 noon on Monday, November 9.

Election Commissioner Rita Dobson advises that filing fees for Republican candidates are: Prairie County Judge, Sheriff, Clerk, Assessor, and Treasurer, $200.00, and for JPs and constable, $50.00.

Commissioner Harvey Joe Sanner advises that the Prairie County Democratic Committee set filing fees for this (2015-2016) election cycle at 1% of the salary allotted for that position. Fees are: Judge . . . . . . . $421.02; Sheriff . . . . . . . 421.02; County Clerk . . 377.03 Circuit Clerk . . 377.03; Assessor . . . . . . 360.58 Treasurer . . . . . 360.58 Quorum Court 100.00 Coroner . . . . . . .100.00

5:00 p.m. and last for several days, weather permitting. surface Bituminous treatment is a proven method of sealing cracks and providing a durable wearing surface utilizing local materials at an economical cost. It usually takes from four to eight days from the time the material is placed until the loose material is swept off the roadway. The time varies with the length of the As all cities are, Des Arc is proud of the new businesses that have been and or being section being surfaced and established here, Two new businesses are advertising Grand Openings and another is weather conditions. celebrating a first year anniversary in Des Arc. Tri-County Farmers recently acquired Sanner Oil Co. and announces its Grand Opening on Wednesday, October 28; another new business at 1901 Main Street, Old Delta Rag, owner Lindsie Taylor, is having its Grand Opening, this Saturday, Oct. 24.

City Market established its grocery business here one year ago today and is celebrating its first year anniversary.

New businesses planning events, celebrating

Flu vaccine clinics set at two locations

TUES., OCT. 27, 9-6 Com’ity Carnival Cookout Des Arc Nursing & Rehab WED., OCT. 28,10:30 AM Alzheimer Support Group Museum in Des Arc

The Prairie County Health Department advises that Flu Vaccine Clinics will be held on Tuesday, October 27, at the Hazen Community Center from 8 to 5, and at the Biscoe City Hall on Thursday, October 29, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.

WED., OCT. 28, 11-1 Grand Opening Tri-County Farmers SUN., NOV. 1, 2 AM Daylight Savings Time Ends - Fall Back 1 Hour

Pageant entry deadline Oct. 23 Deadline for entry in the Miss Merry Christmas Pageant is Friday, October 23.

The pageant is sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and will be held Saturday, November 7, at the Des Arc First United Methodist Church Christian Life Center, Sixth and Erwin Street, Des Arc.

October temperatures set records Little Rock and North Little Rock have had hottest October days on record.

Temperatures in central Arkansas continued to climb Thursday, Oct. 15, with some cities setting their all-time highs for October.

Obituaries Pg . 3

George Brown, 75, Carlisle Clarice DePriest, 92, Lonoke Louise England, 85, Beebe Dollie Mae Hodges, 81, Searcy Ethel Howard, 70, Brinkley Edward Jasie, 74, Stuttgart Margaret Maronay, 69, Lonoke James Teague, 67, Brinkley Lauretta Tedford, 68, Austin

Week’s Weather - Pg 2 “KEEP HATS ON” (See Pg 15 for latest results on USPS delivery)

Coveted trophy goes to winner!

The battle is on this Friday night as Des Arc and Hazen vie for this coveted “Battle of the Prairie” trophy at Hinson-Rollins Field at 7:00 p.m. Jimmy Rollins of Hazen presented the idea of Prairie County schools having a trophy similar to the Arkansas/LSU Battle of the Boot. The wood base is made from wood reclaimed from the Nichol’s Building in Des Arc which is said to be 130+ years old. Those instrumental in completing this project were Jimmy Rollins, Amy Carroll, Hunter Mathis, Johnny Hambrick, James Rowton, Tyler Hill, Terri Taylor-Rollins and Shawn Fisher. Come out and see who wins the “Battle of the Prairie” trophy and bragging rights for the year! Good luck to both teams!

FALL FEST FUN: A large crowd was out to enjoy the Annual Fall Fest held in the Courthouse Square on Saturday. Games and slides were provided for the young while the older fest participants enjoyed other competitions. The event is sponsored in October every year by the Des Arc Chamber of Commerce.

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Political Carnival

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The State Fair, blessed by wonderful weather, set an attendance record this year. The Indian summer may have had less to do with the turnout than the yearnings of 473,000 Arkansans for respite from the real world. So they traded one carnival for another, and willingly paid to do so.

It’s become this nutty: the political party that governs the U.S. House of Representatives spent days beseeching one of its own to accept (or at least stand for election to) the highest office in the legislative branch.

Rep. Paul Ryan became the consensus candidate for Speaker because there wasn’t a consensus candidate.

Ryan knew it, too, ergo his demand that he wouldn’t bother with the headaches certain to come unless the three dozen or more ultra-conservatives in the Republican conference agreed to provide some aspirin -- to play nice. To accept leadership. To not abandon their principles, no, but to recognize that a minority that doesn’t get what it wants, or all of what it wants, can only burn the house , and the House, down when it demands its way or the highway. To realize that half a loaf is better than none. And above all, to jettison the backbiting and backstabbing they employed in driving from the speakership, and the House itself, John Boehner, frustrated to exhaustion by his own caucus.

Poor fellow -- he has surrendered, wants out, but can’t leave because his fellow Republicans, who wanted him gone so fervently, can’t agree on a successor. And by saying nice things about Ryan, he may only have muddied the water, even doomed him: Boehner endorsing Ryan is akin to President Obama endorsing Mike Huckabee.

Did the Freedom Caucus, as the angry contingent styles itself, hear the message, and will it consent? Or instead did it hear the refrain its members despise: “To get along, go along”? And will they force upon their colleagues and their country another government shutdown over budgets? Over the debt ceiling?

And do so over the protests of a majority of their own conference, not to mention the larger House?

It would have been impossible to imagine short years ago: the chair occupied by Henry Clay and Sam Rayburn, Tip O’Neill and Newt Gingrich; the office third in line for the presidency -- and the leading contender is a reluctant candidate, has to be talked into even considering it.

From the great beyond an Arkansan named Wilbur Mills is smiling, a little, at Ryan’s dilemma. In his 17 years as chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee (still a record tenure) Mills arguably had more influence than any speaker and as much or more power over the nation’s fiscal affairs than any president.

Not only did his chairmanship grant Mills authority over tax legislation but afforded him an outsized role in making committee assignments, and thereby a serious voice in other aspects of the congressional agenda. He wouldn’t have had the speakership if it was offered him; he could herd the cats almost at will and without the attendant headaches. The Arkansan drove more than one president to tear his hair out but the nation’s business proceeded without chaos.

As Ways and Means chairman, Ryan has significant influence but rather less raw power than his storied predecessor. The House reform (I am always attempted to put “reform” in quotes) movement of the early 1970s, led by Democrats, weakened the muscle of committee chairs, a diminution that continued after the “Gingrich Revolution” gave the GOP control of the chamber in the mid-1990s.

At about the same hour, however, other changes were taking place, many of unsettling, even frightening, to Americans craving stability. Some of it was generational, some of it geopolitical. The tempo of change has only increased and, with it, American angst. A steady recovery from a near collapse of the economy means little to the un- or under-employed.

Fresh Russian adventurism and a Middle East strewn with corpses along its rivers of fleeing refugees. The global and domestic dynamics cry out for answers, and open the door to those with easy answers.

Ryan knows this. So does Gov. Asa Hutchinson, who has spent rather a bit of his first year in office trying to bring order to his party’s majorities in the Gene4ral Assembly and advance his program. He has thus far been successful but health care -- preserving the Private Option, under whatever name -- was a close call.

We need the State Fair to come back, soon, with all its attractions. Especially the Fun House. The one we have to live with the rest of the year isn’t fun at all.

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What's Behind the Benghazi Hearings?

From Huffington Post Remember Whitewater and the "travel office" non-scandals of the 1990s? The Republicans and certain media outlets wasted the nation's time and millions of dollars in pursuit of alleged wrongdoing

by First Lady Hillary Clinton. It was all sound and fury signifying nothing. Two decades later, the same script is being revisited about the attack on the American consulate in Benghazi, Libya, which the president and Secretary Clinton clearly labeled a "terrorist act."

If the Republicans want to revisit tragic acts of terrorism, shouldn't we go back to 9/11/2001? The nation later found out there was massive incompetence on the part of the Bush Administration leading up to 9/11. President Bush received repeated warnings from Richard Clarke, the National Coordinator for Counter-terrorism, regarding an impending terrorist threat. Furthermore, while vacationing on his Texas ranch on August 6th, the president received a CIA briefing stating that Osama Bin Laden was determined to strike in the United States. President Bush dismissed the briefer saying he had "covered his ass" and went fishing.

In the aftermath of this horrific attack that killed almost 3,000 people, the Democrats didn't spend months trying to politicize the tragedy by asking, "What did the president know and when did he know it?" Sometimes in the face of national tragedy, politics should take a backseat. The hypocrisy of turning Benghazi into a deliberate cover-up scandal is preposterous at a time when the nation faces so many serious problems. The budget sequester, sponsored by Republicans, is al-

ready cutting back security at U.S. embassies around the world. Why don't the Republicans deal with the very real effects of the sequester at home and abroad?

But the Republicans are intent on politicizing the tragic deaths of four Americans last September 11th in Benghazi. Despite Secretary Hillary Clinton's answering questions at Senate hearings into the matter, the Republicans in the House are trying to drum up a scandal with little new factual evidence. Could it be because they're afraid Secretary Clinton might run for President in 2016? The report that came out of the The Accountability and Review Board, headed by seasoned diplomat Thomas Pickering, along with former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Mike Mullen, absolved Secretary Clinton of wrongdoing, yet the Republican refuse to let this issue go.

The public should demand that the Republicans get on with the nation's business and not spend their time and money undermining the current administration and former Secretary Clinton.

It is beyond hypocritical that Karl Rove, who was referred to as "Bush's Brain," should be running ads through his super PAC, American Crossroads, attacking Hillary Clinton now and accusing her -with no proof -- of a "cover up." This established lie is nothing but a smear and character assassination.

As Army lawyer Joseph Welch said to Republican Senator Joseph McCarthy on June 9, 1954, "Have you no sense of decency?" You could still ask the same question today.

America should stay out of Syria

By Glenn Mollette

America does not need another nation wrapped around our necks.

We can't afford to pay our retirees their Social Security checks. Rumors abound that congress is working to cut Social Security benefits and raise the retirement age even higher. American people have paid years into Social Security while the fund has continued to be robbed and spent other places. Let's think really hard. I wonder where those places might have been.

How about Iraq and Afghanistan? Both wars have cost over four trillion plus dollars and over six thousand lives.

Americans do not want to waste another trillion dollars on a Middle East country. We certainly do not want to lose another thousand lives or even one life in Syria. Why would we want to go to Syria? Who would we fight? Syria's President? Bashar al-Assad? I grant you he is a bad guy and there are plenty of people in Syria and the Middle East who do not like him.

Would this be America's job to fight his army and take him out? Then what happens? Do we set up twenty thousand troops in Syria to patrol the country and do we try to establish order in this already crazy part of the world? We've done such a great job in Iraq and Afghanistan - not!

How could we fight Assad in Syria without fighting ISIS? They are crawling all over the country of Syria. They would love to overthrow Bashar al-Assad and take control of Syria's oil

wealth. But wait, ISIS hates America.

They behead our people and they want to get into America to bring about any kind of disaster possible.

Why would we ever want to do anything to help ISIS? I don't. I know you don't.

Do we want to be in Syria to fight Russia? That is just what we need two superpowers who are both struggling economically to engage in warfare over Syria. Russia supports Bashar al-Assad and they want to maintain their only Middle Eastern Navy base in that area. Syria is their only port and they do not want to give up that port.

Is America afraid that Russia will establish more of a Syrian presence and have more control of Syrian oil?

Personally, I wish we would quit killing our men and women over Middle Eastern oil. We have natural gas.

We have oil. We have coal and wind and solar energy. Canada and the United States have plenty enough energy for here and even to export around the world.

The countries of the Middle East need to work out their problems.

America has gone broke in the Middle East with nothing to show for it. Let's not repeat the same mistakes in Syria.

Glenn Mollette is an American Syndicated Columnist and Author. He is the author of eleven books and read in all fifty states.

This column does not necessarily reflect the view of any organization, institution or this paper or media source.

WEEK’S WEATHER, RAIN & RIVER

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NWS Forecast for OCT 26: 13.25’ WHITE RIVER REFERENCE DEPTHS

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

SUNRISES / SUNSETS THURSDAYS Oct 15 Oct 22 Oct 29

SUNRISE SUNSET 7:12 am 6:31 pm 7:18 am 6:23 pm 7:24 am 6:15 pm

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FOR A WONDERFUL JOB WITH THE “COMPUTER PAPER” !!!

I also "LOVE" reading the personal stories of persons who were "FORTUNATE!!" enough to have grown up there & experienced one of the absolute "BEST !!!" communities we were ever privileged to live in...

But the thing is that there are many in that area that I could name that are simply "The Salt of the Earth !" kind of people.... and Ginger and I are "SOOOOO FORTUNATE, BESSED TO HAVE LIVED IN THAT “FANTASTIC COMMUNITY WITH SO MANY WONDERFUL PEOPLE! You two are doing a great job.... just keep up the good work....

Crystal Fouse, Hickory Plains I haven't even read the current edition, yet. But, I wanted you to know that I most definitely enjoy the online version. With it, I can plan ahead for which days my kids will take their lunch to school. And, I'll know what events are going on throughout the weekend, rather than reading about what I missed, when I get the print edition the following Monday or Tuesday. Thank you for making this available to us!

My late father often commented that the White River Journal is the best paper, around. He received several area newspapers (Lonoke and Prairie County), each week, and yours was his favorite.

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Frieda (Dennis) Patton, Alexander, Ar The on-line version is very user friendly. I just haven't figured out how to print a page or article.

Judith Toll-Booher, Tollville David Johnson, Chicago I can tell you one thing (Page 3): Chicago needs a bigger jail (ref: Prairie County Jail photos on Pg 3 last week)

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Jeff (Cindy) Roe, San Ramon, Ca Reading the paper online is very easy and I would like to switch over to the digital format. I will miss the physical feel of the paper, but timeliness of delivery wins out.

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­Quote­of­the­Week You will never find anybody who can give you a clear and compelling reason why we observe “Daylight Saving Time.”

It ends at 2 am Sunday, Nov. 1.

Laugh-In Corner Good News & Bad News: Tom was at the hospital visiting with his best friend Larry who was dying.

Tom asked, "If there is baseball in heaven will you come back and tell me?" Larry nodded yes just as he passed away.

That night while Tom was sleeping, he heard Larry's voice in a dream, "Tom..."

"Larry! What is it?!" asked Tom. "I have good news and bad news from heaven."

"What's the good news?" "There is baseball in heaven after all, but the bad news is you're pitching on Tuesday."

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to chancery clerks late next week to be distributed. Of 1,950 applicants, 1,050 were qualified.

On next Sunday evening at 7:00 o’clock at the Methodist Church in Hazen, there will be a special service for the members of the Masonic Order of Prairie County.

Our fellow townsmen, Schuyler Reid, received a newspaper clipping informing him of the serious hurt of his two sons, Jack and John Reid, who were employed by the Callahan Construction Co. in bridge work in Colorado, in an automobile wreck one day this week.

Our young friend, Jack Flinn, who lives near the river east of Letchworth Station, five miles south of Des Arc, brought in a big black eagle he had killed Tuesday morning. The bird measured 7 feet and 9 inches from tip to tip of its wings. He wants to mount the eagle.

Coach Tillman’s lineup of the Des Arc football team is as follows: Owen Walls, Cecil Clough, ends; DeVore and Ford, tackles; Thompson and Wray, guards; Caskey, center; Jas. Walls, quarterback; Bill Walls, fullback; Webb and Richardson, halfbacks. The Des Arc team is young but full of pep. They lost to Carlisle last Friday here 45 to 0. They play Heber Springs there tomorrow. We wish them luck.

Thursday, October 22, 1942 A Farm Transportation Committee has been organized by the War Board in Prairie County to assist farmers and others hauling by truck in filling out certificates of war necessity as required under order by the Office of Defense Transportation. All commercial motor vehicles, including farm trucks, are required to carry certificates of war necessity after November 15. The county committee is composed of E. H. Whitehouse, chairman, Rt. 1, Stuttgart; J. M. Seward, Ulm; John D. Naill, Biscoe; Buford Wray, Des Arc; and L. P. Aycock, Hazen.

The October meeting of the Des Arc Sesame Club was held Friday evening at the home of Mrs. L. E. Hinson with Mrs. E. B. Garland, assisting hostess, and Mrs. J.W. Watson, leader of a “Patriotic Program”. Others on the program were Mrs. Henry Nichols, Mrs. G. P. Drown.

Fresh apples will again be featured as a Victory Food Special October 22 through 31, by all local food outlets, Mr. F. L. Grady, Prairie County Food Industry Chairman, said. Local stores will feature fresh apples during the period.

The Arkansas Livestock Show this year may be the last during the war but it is hoped the show will be revived after the emergency, Col. T.. H. Barton of El Dorado, president of the Arkansas Livestock Show Association, said.

An advertisement says: Vote Tuesday November 3, against Initiated Act No. 1. Do not open the door to the bootlegger, and keep over $3 million in tax money for the state each year. The bootleg-

ger pays no taxes but spend large sums on bribery, ‘fixing’ prosecutions, on murderers who got rid of his enemies.

Do your remember 13 long years of organized underworld vice on a scale never seen before or since prohibition days? Vote Against Act No. 1 that is for prohibition.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Romunder were among the attendants rom Des Arc to the Arkansas Livestock Show in Little Rock this week.

Messrs. L. R. Brown and C. J. Rister, aggressive members of the Des Arc Young Business Men’s Club, were among invited guests for breakfast at the Hotel Marion in Little Rock on Thursday morning.

Mrs. Sarah Humphries of the Johnson Chapel neighborhood was in the city trading Monday. While here, she called at the Journal office and settled her subscription account. Thanks.

Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Ballowe of the East Side, were in the city trading Saturday. Mr. Ballowe is one of our best cotton growers, and reports his yield this year to be about fifty bales.

In the Delinquent Tax List that appears in this issue from the Northern District of Prairie County, the largest amount that appeared was for Total Taxes, penalty and cost for 640 acres, valuation $3600, in in School District 29, was $143.11.

To Our Subscribers: We are real late in getting this issue to you on the scheduled time.

The main reason why is, we hand-set all our type and the delinquent tax list as you see it is a slow tedious job. Then we have our worries. -the Publisher

Thursday, October 22, 1981 Prairie County and local state officers have been involved in the phony “fence” store front called a major “sting operation” in Pulaski County, Sheriff Mike Grady said today. News broke over the state Wednesday that stolen goods taken from the theft ring in Little Rock was estimated at $1,200,000.

Other local officers working on the sting were Sgt. Troy Stallings and State Trooper Randy Lewis of Des Arc. Maintaining conservation practices is just as important as maintaining a tractor, according to Charles L. Tucker, district conservationist with the USDA-Soil Conservation Service at Des Arc. The SCS office is located at 3rd and Main Streets in Des Arc. Des Arc High School’s annual homecoming will be Friday, Oct. 30. Homecoming royalty includes: Anna Beth Guess, queen; Shelley Patterson, maid of honor; Jane Ann Morton, senior maid; Cindy Stallings, junior maid, and Michelle Livesay, sophomore maid.

The Des Arc School Board with President George Ford presiding, voted to employ the architectural firm of Cromwell, Neyland, Truemper, Levy and Gatchell of Little Rock to develop plans and drawings for the new high school complex. Clay Hinson, former Des Arc resident, will be the on-the-job architect during construction.

Postmaster Bill Eagle said this week that 220 new customer boxes are being added at the post office bringing the total to 892. To create space for the added boxes, the lobby was pushed east and also provides more space in the lobby.

Last Wednesday afternoon, in the Center Point Community, near Hazen, officers from the Prairie County Sheriff’s Department confiscated two large marijuana plants. Sheriff Mike Grady

said the plants had a street value of $700 each.

More than 5,000 lives have been touched by Thomas H. Crye in almost nine years with the State Police in the Jonesboro area. Crye said Tuesday his last day as a State Police officer would be Oct. 24. After serving two years with the U. S. Navy, Crye returned to Des Arc and was looking for work when he “stumbled across an opening for city marshal”. He said most of the 2 1/2 years spent at the job was “just a lot of door shaking”. A short time later, he was a candidate for Arkansas State Police.

Des Arc’s senior Eagles dropped a 34-22 decision to the Pulaski Oak Grove Hornets last Friday night at Eagle Field. Romie Jones, sophomore tailback, was the leading Eagle rusher. Keith Kellar, linebacker, led the defense for the Eagles.

Eddie Newton said this week that plans are shaping up for a chess tournament in the near future. Newton said a checker tournament and ping pong tournament are also possible. Proceeds will go for tennis court lights.

The Des Arc Junior Eagles saw their record drop to 4-2 after a 6-0 loss to the Carlisle Junior Bison last Thursday night. Mike Henley, fullback, was the leading Eagle rusher.

Kevin Harvey, linebacker, led the defensive charts.

The local rice industry salutes Congressman Bill Alexander with a fish fry at the Stuttgart War Memorial Auditorium on Monday, Oct. 26, 5:30 p. m. Congressman Alexander has long been a supporter of the Rice Indusdry in Arkansas. Local coordinators are Bob Norman, Eagle Boyd, James (Red) Sparks, Bob Chandler and V. O. Calhoun Sr. Des Arc Bayou Lots, 1 1/2 acre lot: $5,750 up. Call Hopkins & Associates, North Little Rock.

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Thursday, October 22, 1931 Additional briefs were filed in the Arkansas Supreme Court the past week by several Hot Springs attorneys defending the legality of the 90day divorce act passed by the 1931 legislature. The attorneys presented new angles asking that the law be declared unconstitutional or permit it to be submitted to a vote by the people.

The three big political prizes of 1931 - control of the House of Representatives and governorships in New Jersey and Kentucky - appeared tonight to have fallen into the lap of he Democratic Party, already militantly organizing to bid for the presidency in 1932.

Payment of warrants on the state’s general revenue fund, from which most departments in the capitol and several institutions are supported, was suspended yesterday by State Treasurer Roy V. Leonard because the fund was depleted. The balance in the fund on Saturday was $2,000 and that was taken up soon when October salary warrants were presented.

President Hoover today proclaimed Thursday, November 26, a day of national thanksgiving for the advantages enjoyed despite a “measure of passing adversity”.

The State Pension Board announced Wednesday that pension warrants for indigent blind persons will be mailed

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Dollie Mae Hodges

Louise D. England

Lauretta Jean Tedfod

Dollie Mae Hodges, Louise D. England former local resident, was related to Des Arc family dies at Searcy

Lauretta Tedford was long time Austin resident

Dollie Mae Hodges, 81, of Searcy died Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at her home.

Mrs. Dollie was born May 27, 1934 in Augusta, Arkansas to Wirley and Helen (Lamar) Neeley. She a;so was a Des Arc resident for several years.

Survivors include one sister-in-law Ernestine Neeley of Des Arc; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Homer Hodges, and four brothers.

Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at Garth Funeral Home Chapel in Des Arc with Bro. Jim West, pastor of Faith Missionary Baptist Church, Des Arc, officiating.

Interment was in Lakeside Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Hal Fancher, Heath Fancher, Miles Lowery, Jackie Reaper, Bill Brinneman, Roger Mulherin, active, and honorary pallbearers were Jimmy Allen Neeley, Thomas Albert Neeley, employees at Reaper Physical Therapy, Dr. Duke Heath’s office, and Dr. Durham’s office.

Lauretta Jean Evans Tedford was born July 31, 1947 to Dennis and Lorene Evans of Austin, Arkansas, and died Saturday, October 17, 2015.

She was a life long resident of Old Austin community. She retired from Regions Bank after spending many years in the banking industry.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dennis and Lorene and her brother, Charles D. Evans.

Lauretta is survived by her husband, Jackie Tedford; her daughter, Jacqueline Tedford Giambalvo and spouse Phillip of Cabot; her son Wayne Tedford and spouse Darren Sanderson of Austin; her granddaughters, Erika Sisson of Lonoke, Jennifer Inns of Beebe and Laura Stewart of Oklahoma; and her great-grandchildren, Marshall, Evan, Easton, Kolt, Kimber, Abel and Sawyer.

Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 23, at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe.

Burial will be in Old Austin Cemetery.

James C. Teague

Service Saturday for James C. Teague, Brinkley resident James Clifton "Lindsey" Teague, 67 of Brinkley, died Tuesday October 6, 2015 in Brinkley.

He was a longtime employee of Arkansas Concrete Company and Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley.

His wife Sandra K. Teague, two sons, two sisters, five grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends survive him.

Funeral services were held Saturday, October 17 at 1 p.m. at Mount of Olive Ministries, Interment was in the Haven of Rest Cemetery by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley.

Louise D. England, 85, of Beebe, Arkansas, died Saturday, October 17, 2015.

She was the widow of Walter England.

Louise was a member of Beebe First Baptist Church, and taught public school home economics in Alton, Missouri for many years.

One of her favorite gathering places was early mornings at McDonald’s with friends.

She is survived by three daughters, Cindy Wright of Rogue River, Oregon, Janie Byard of Beebe, and Abbie Huffstickler and husband Shane of Des Arc; seven grandchildren, Diana Porter and husband Jason and Natasha Werner both of Grants Pass, Oregon, Jason Byard of Beebe, Carissa Gullett of Beebe, Mackenzie Kooyer of Atlantic Beach, Florida, Marcus Covington of Manhattan, New York, and Malorie Taylor and husband Joe of Beebe; 17 great-grandchildren; brother, J. C. Horner and wife Marge of Dexter, Missouri; sister Betty Meredith and husband Wayne of Jonesboro, and other extended families; special nephew and niece, Don Smith and Susie Center, and their families; and special friends, Bill and Judy Alexander.

Family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at SmithWestbrook Funeral Home, Beebe.

Funeral will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 23, at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, with burial in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens.

Edward J. Jasie, Vietnam veteran, dies at Stuttgart Edward James Jasie, 74, of Stuttgart passed away Friday, October 16, 2015, at John L. McClellan Veterans Health Hospital in Little Rock.

Ed was born May 18, 1941, in Boston, Mass. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War and a truck driver. He was of the Catholic faith.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy Bennett Jasie; one daughter, Shawna Wilson and her husband Danny; and two granddaughters, Alexis and Bennett Grace Wilson.

His family requests memorials be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675; or the donor’s choice.

Cremation arrangements are through Turpin Funeral Home.

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George O. Brown

George O. Brown, former Hazen EMT, firefighter, dies George Oather Brown,75, of Carlisle passed away, Thursday, October 15, 2015.

He worked as a Police Officer for the City of Carlisle, he was also a Firefighter and EMT in Hazen and retired from the Lonoke Road Department.

He is preceded in death by: father, Fred Brown; mother, Charity Brown, and sister, Novella Cheek.

He is survived by: daughters: Donna (Brown) Manuel of Jacksonville and Beth (Mike) Butler of North Little Rock; brother: Beecher (Faye) Brown of Shreveport, Louisiana; sisters, Hazel (Charles) Rumble and Margie Wilson both of Sheridan; grandchildren: Tiffany (Erek) Balentine of Beebe, Marc Hambrick of Des Arc; great grandchildren, Kalab Cox and Trent Balentine both of Beebe.

A memorial service has been set for Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 2 p.m. with Bro. Randy Wallace officiating.

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Margaret Jane Maronay, 69, of Lonoke passed away October 16, 2015. She was born January 12, 1946 in Lonoke to the late James Clee Mashburn and Mary Ella DeVinney.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Thomas Lee Mashburn, and one sister, Myra Lois Mashburn; a grandson and one great-granddaughter.

Survivors include her children, Bobby Legate (Sandra) of Carlisle and Rhonda Roberts of Lonoke; brothers, James Mashburn (Margaret) of Ward, Bobby Mashburn (Bernice) of Stuttgart; sisters, Lynn Lockie of Greenbrier, and Betty Pruitt of Lonoke; two grandsons, Derrick Spires (Jessica), and Blake Spires (Tammy) all of Lonoke, and granddaughter, Tamara Freeman (Michael) of Carlisle; six great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Graveside services were held at 3 pm, Monday, October 19, at Oakland Cemetery, DeValls Bluff with Boyd Funeral Home of Lonoke in charge of arrangements.

Graveside service held Monday for Brinkley resident Ethel Howard, age 70, passed away Wednesday evening at her home in Brinkley.

She was a daughter of the late Walter and Irene Smith.

Survivors include her husband Same Howard; son, Walter Howard of Dyersburg, TN; daughter, Samanthe (Oliver) Broadway of Brinkley; sister, Linnie Joyce Boyd of McCrory; two grandchildren, Sammy Howard Jr. and Kathy Howard.

She was preceded in death by her brothers, Kimsey Lovell and Benny Dooley; sister Deloras Willhite and grandson, Caleb Howard.

Graveside services were held at 2 pm Monday at Oaklawn Cemetery at Brinkley.

Clarice DePriest, Woman of the Year, Lonoke, dies Clarice Edna DePriest, 92, passed away October 17, 2015. She was born March 7, 1923 in Malvern to the late Edward Steven and Clarice Webster Boyle.

Also preceding her in death were her husband, Robert I. ‘Joe’ DePriest,Jr., sister, Bessie J. Montgomery, and brother, Edward Boyle.

Mrs. DePriest retired after 30 years with the Agricultural Stabilization & Conservation Service. After retirement in 1979, she volunteered over 1000 hours at the Veterans Hospital. She was an active member of Concord United Methodist Church, always willing to help those in need, a 50 year member of Eastern Star, and voted Woman of the Year by Lonoke Chamber of Commerce in 1983.

Survivors include two sons, Robert DePriest (Debbie), Jim DePriest (Karol), and a daughter, Janie Raper (Ronnie) all of Lonoke; 9 grandchildren and 8 greatgrandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, October 20, at Concord United Methodist Church Arrangements weree by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke.

Thank You! I wish to express my sincere thanks to all of my friends and family for their concern for me over the past months and appreciate especially your prayers for my recovery.

It is hard to accept being handicapped with health problems but knowing that people care and inquire is very much an important part of recovery.

It’s great to live in a place where people are never too busy to show concern for those who find themselves in need of prayers.

I appreciate you more than I can ever express.

Phillip Mapps and Family

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Social Announcements Tiffany Mayher and Aaron Fisher to exchange wedding vows Saturday

FAITH TRACKS

By Rev. Dee Harper

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

Meaning of Some Words Lost!

There are some words that we read in the Bible that I believe the fullness of their meaning is lost on us.

A covenant is a solemn promise. The root of the word literally means “to cut.”

One of the reasons that a covenant was called to cut was that often an animal would be cut in half as part of the agreement with the understanding that if anyone broke the covenant a similar fate would occur to them.

In the Ancient Near East there were different types of covenants, with different expectations, just like there are today. Most of us have never thought or have not thought too much about covenants today, but our marriage vows are considered covenantal in nature.

Also for those of us who have been part of small groups, many of us have signed covenants.

The type of covenants that we find in the Old and New Testament are a very specific type of covenant. It was called a Suzerain-vassal code. It was made between two parties who were not equally powerful. For instance an Emperor and a vassal king of a small country might make a covenant like this one. In this type of covenant as Dr. Ben Witherington explains, “In a suzerain vassal treaty/covenant, it is the suzerain who dictates all the terms, lays down the law, makes certain promises, and explains the sanctions if the covenant is violated.

It is entirely at the discretion of the suzerain whether he cuts a new covenant with his people if they have not kept the old one. He is under no obligation to do so. It is also true, that if the covenant is basically kept by the people in question, then the suzerain has the option to renew it on the same terms, or on different terms, if he wishes. The point is, it is entirely at his discretion what happens in such matters.”

In the case of the Old and New Covenants it is the Lord-God who is the suzerain and it is his people who are the vassals. God first dictated the terms of the Old Covenant to Abraham and it was through his heirs that this covenant transferred.

Remember the story about Jacob and Esau. Esau is the older brother and by birthright he is entitled to a double portion of his father Isaac’s inheritance and in addition he is by right heir to the promise that God made with his grandfather Abraham.

So we see this story unfold. Esau, a hunter, a man of the open country, has been hunting we don’t know for how long and his brother Jacob, the schemer, the grasper, has been cooking some lentil stew. Esau who was famished said give me a bowl of your stew. Jacob said not unless you sell me your birthright.

Esau says what do I care about my birthright if I starve to death? So the Bible says that Esau despised his birthright. As one commentary put it, “He had no appreciation for true values and was profane in his outlook for life.”

This is really reflected in what Paul says in Philippians 3:19 it says, “Their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, and their glory is in their shame. Their mind is on earthly things.”

Esau despised his birthright because he valued food for his stomach, one single day’s food at that, over the inheritance that his father had provided and that included in some way the covenant that God had made with his family. So not only did he despise his birthright, he really showed disdain for God who as “suzerain” made the covenant and was in charge of it. Esau really sold to Jacob what he had no business selling. In Hebrews 12:16 it reads, “See that no one is sexually immoral, or is godless like Esau, who for a single meal sold his inheritance rights as the oldest son.” You can say a lot of negative things about Jacob especially at this time in his life, but Jacob valued the birthright and he valued God’s promise.

So what about us? Do we value the covenant that Christ has made with us or do we like Esau value the profane things of this world more than the promises of God? In Revelation 3:14-20 we read about the church at Laodicea. The church at Laodicea is very much like us - they were wealthy compared to many communities and countries, prosperous, and proud of their community. God warns them through John’s Revelation that they are lukewarm. They were neither hot nor cold. They lacked passion for God, their prosperity became a hindrance to their following Christ.

In our time there are a lot who claim to follow Christ, but in reality they do the bare minimum when it comes to following Christ. They want to enjoy the grace that God gives without really having a relationship with God or seeking to follow him. It’s what Dietrich Bonhoffer called cheap grace.

Francis Chan in his book Crazy Love paints a powerful picture of what our commitment to God looks like. I want to share it with you. I want you to imagine that you have invited someone really important to dinner. You have set the table. You have everything ready. Now I want to ask you what would you serve to this guest.

Most of us would serve something really delicious, we would think about what our guest would like and either make it ourselves, or have it catered.

Now imagine that the guest is Jesus.

What would you offer to the one that has saved you and redeemed you, the one that gives us grace?

The truth is that many of us offer God our leftovers. Whatever is left over of our time, or our talents, or our finances that’s what we give to the Holy God who created the universe and we somehow think that God’s alright with that. Yet if you look through out Scripture God calls us to give to him first. He is our first priority.

I want to really challenge us to ask what are we really giving to God? Are we honoring the covenant, the promise that God has made to us; are we his priests serving him with all that we have, or are we serving him leftovers? And are we willing to sacrifice in order to serve God? May you have a blessed week.

Baby Shower Honoring

Leigh (Brad) Garth Sunday, November 1

Sunday, October 18 IN DES ARC First Baptist Church221/229 Gospel Mission.....................154 Lakeside Miss. Baptist...50/90 First United Methodist........64 Faith Missionary Baptist.32/46 Family Worship Center.........50 First Assembly of God....40/53 Fellowship Miss. Baptist....... 40 Church of Christ............16 Church of God of Prophecy.. 17 Living Waters Full Gospel....... 23 AREA CHURCHES Hickory Plains Miss. Bap 63/98 Morris Chapel Miss. Baptist..53 Pleasant Ridge Miss. Baptist.20 Hickory Plains Methodist..... 27 Hickory Plains Nazarene...... 20 Judson Memorial Baptist...... 24 Sand Hill Miss. Baptist..........9 Reported by churches. To report Sunday School Attendance and other church news, call 870-256-4254. Also, if your church is not on this list and you wish it to be, call the number here to get it included.

Attend the church of your choice this Sunday

REVIVAL SERVICES Monday thru Wednesday

Two to Four O’clock in the Afternoon

First Baptist Church Annex Shawna Parnell and Melissa Cook Hostesses

Sunday School Church Attendance

Brother Dee

Diaper and Gift Card

Jon Brady Garth

Dewayne and Jodie Mayher of Des Arc is pleased to announce the upcoming wedding of their daughter, Tiffany Leigh Mayher to Calvin Michael Aaron Fisher.

Tiffany is the granddaughter of Lavern and Herndon Barnes of Des Arc, and Jo Rechkemmer of Ashdown and the late Dale Ward, the late Adrian Mayher and the late Bill Rechkemmer.

Tiffany is a 2011 graduate of Des Arc High School and is employed with Prairie County as a Deputy Tax Collector.

Aaron is the son of Michael and Tangie Fisher of Des Arc and is the grandson of Pat Fisher of Des Arc and the late Calvin and Marie Weatherley. Aaron is a 2009 graduate of Des Arc High School and is employed with Taylor Flying Service in Des Arc. The couple will exchange vows on Saturday, October 24 at 2:00 o’clock in the afternoon at the First Baptist Church in Des Arc. A reception will imme-

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diately follow in the church fellowship hall.

Invitations were sent to out of town and out of state guests.

All family and friends are invited to attend the celebration of their marriage.

Personally Speaking Margaret Purvis spent last Friday thru Sunday in Little Rock with her son Jamie and daughter-n-law Cathy. Saturday, she accompanied them to a fish fry at The Waverly Heights Retirement Center in Benton, owned by Cathy’s sister and husband, Tammy and James Ballew. During and after the meal, the 120 or so residents and guests were treated to some good country music provided by the local Benton Senior Citizens band.

Sunday, she joined them for church at East End Baptist where as a surprise for his mother and in honor of what would have been his father, James’ 94th birthday, Jamie played Beulah Land on harmonica accompanied by the church pianist, Carla Luttman.

After a nice lunch at El Chico, Jamie and Cathy brought Margaret back home to Des Arc just in time for the NASCAR race and some much needed R & R after a very busy weekend.

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Shurley Weems of Hazen stopped by the Journal Office on Tuesday this week to renew her subscription.

Shurley said that her husband, Gary, was diagnosed with the first stages of lung cancer in June. He has just finished his fourth round of chemo and will be consulting with his doctor to see what the next step will be.

Prayers that you receive good news.

--------Prayers are sent to Artie Dohm who is having health issues and is consulting doctors for medical treatment. He is the son of Elsie (Hambrick) Dohm of the Northside Community, Des Arc and the late Art Dohm.

--------Please keep Deborah Hollis, Des Arc School Nurse, in your prayers. She is taking treatments at M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston, Texas. She and her husband, Michael drive to Houston and return back to Des Arc after her treatment. Praying for safe travels for the Hollis’.

OLD DELTA RAG Saturday, Oct. 24 Hours: 10 am - 4 pm Please join us for our We have: Grand Opening in Des CC Beanies and Arc. Baby Moccasins We will have refresh- Monogramable Jewelry ments, door prizes, and Flipped Bird Handbags lots of fun stuff to see. Trick or Treat Bags Christmas is coming and Santa Bags quickly, so go ahead * Personalized and get your orders in - School Spirit hope to see you there! * Personalized just for Lindsie Taylor, your player, cheerleader Owner or fan.

With

FUND-RAISER

Bro. Joe Ryan Mills

BAKE SALE

Evangelist

Morris Chapel Missionary Baptist Church

Benefitting

Deborah Hollis Des Arc School Nurse

Friday, October 23 11:00 am - 3:30 pm Outside At

7458 Hwy. 11 N. Des Arc

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l-r: Jo Ann Hall, Bud Meins, Sue and Harry Weddle, Ken Hall

MEMBERS OF 1962 CLASS: From left: Harry Weddle, Jo Ann Tacker Hall, Phyllis Dixon Goshien, Bud Meins, Gloria Hall Strohl, Jimmy Price, Lynda Cook Hall, Clara Mae Kerr Pasley and Sam Alexander.

Not pictured: Bill Sayger

l-r: Lori Andrews Cannady with ‘traveled farthest’ Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Weare of Santa Rosa, CA

Musician Jerry Wright, and Alumni President Brenda Simpson, under arch

High School best friends - (1962) Lynda Cook Hall and Jo Ann Tacker Hall

l-r: Former coach, Don Butler, and Gloria Strohl

Some 300 gather for DeValls Bluff School reunion A beautiful, crisp fall day was perfect for the DeValls Bluff Alumni Association biennial meeting at the former DeValls Bluff High School Gym on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

Approximately 300 people from 14 states gathered to renew old acquaintances and visit with former classmates, as well as make new friends.

In addition to many places in Arkansas, states represented were California, Connecticut, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas.

At the outside entrance of the gym, purple and gold welcome signs featured Scrappers, gold mums and bundles of rice.

The lobby showcased a display of DVB Scrapper letterman jackets, sweaters and memorabilia.

The meeting began at 10:00 a.m. with registration tables at both entryways to the gym floor. Registrants were Darlene Cook Mertens Sickel, Kelly Mertens Gilmore, Barbara Blackwell Hutchens and Linda Kerksieck Dillingham.

Round tables covered in purple and gold were scattered across the gym floor.

Centered on each table was a circle of opposite colored glittering mesh centered with a decoupaged square of DVB

memories - i. e.student pictures, principals message to students, and pictures of former school buildings. Programs were printed in purple and gold and marked each seating.

Arches of glittering purple and gold mesh marked the dugout entrances with the west one serving as the backdrop for the speaker’s podium.

Vases of rice and cotton, tied with a large purple mesh bow, stood on each side of the podium.

"Scrapper" pallets were placed at several vantage points throughout the gym. All the "Welcome" and "Scrapper" pallets Barbecue. were the artwork of Pam As everyone finished Lightsey Chandler. Mesh their meal, President Brenwreaths in purple and gold da introduced Chad Simpwere also artistically scat- son and asked him to give a tered around the wall. report on the Conway and These were all the handi- Margaret George DeValls work of of Janice King Cor- Bluff Alumni Scholarship. pier and Margie Alexander He stated that Michaela Saul.

Wine received the scholarPresident, Brenda Hall ship in 2014 and then inSimpson, extended a for- troduced the 2015 scholarmal welcome and invited ship recipient, Haley everyone to just enjoy visit- Chapman. She summaing. She introduced Allan rized her essay “Living in a Broussard, DVB Alumni, Small Town” that won her and Jerry Wright who en- the scholarship, stated that tertained the Alumni with she was attending ASUseveral gospel songs.

Beebe and thanked the Shortly after 12 noon, Alumni for supporting her Brenda asked Boyd Riba, through this scholarship.

Class of 1970, to give the In other business, Presiinvocation.

After the dent Brenda Simpson precrowd’s singing of the DVB sented a slate of nominees Alma Mater, Brenda asked for the Alumni Scholarship that everyone form a line Committee. Those Alumni to enjoy the buffet catered are Lori Andrews Canada,

by King Kat and Craig’s Donna Hawkins Alberson, Bill Sayger Photos Below:

Cross section of Alumni at dinner Chad Simpson, Margie thest.

Alexander Saul, Brenda All Alumni who are or Hall Simspson, Tomi Mot- had been teachers were ley Evans and Shirley recognized and briefly deSharp Goff. They were scribed their careers. elected by acclamation.

There were several Alumni Also elected by acclama- who had returned to Detion was a roster of officers Valls Bluff as teachers. for 2017. These are: PresiNext, all coaches were dent: Lori Andrews Can- asked to stand and share President: their coaching memories nady, Vice Donna Hawkins Alberson, of the Scrappers. Those Secretary: Gloria Hall present were Joe Gasaway, Strohl and Correspondent Don Butler, Jim Hurt and and Treasurer: Maxine Jim Smith. Jim Hurt was Cook Brown. the only Alumni who had Brenda then recognized also coached at DeValls Alumni by their decade of Bluff. Ron Higgins, a coach graduation. The earliest during the late 60s, attendgraduate present was Ollie ed the Alumni Meeting but Mae Corpier Simmons, left before the program was DVB Class of 1939. The lat- presented. est graduate present was Door prizes were awardRyan Moody. ed throughout the busiMr. and Mrs. Virgil ness part of the meeting.

Weare from Santa Rosa, Brenda then relinquished California received the the podium to Lori Anaward for traveling the far- drews Canada, the DeValls

Bluff Alumni President for the 2017 meeting. She encouraged everyone to return and enjoy reminiscing again in two years.

The Classes of 1962 and 1970 had planned their class reunion to begin immediately following the Alumni Meeting.

Several Alumni toured the Civil War Museum housed in the former DVB High School Auditorium and issupported by the Arnold Foundation.

As Alumni departed for their homes, they expressed appreciation to President Brenda Simpson and the committee that organized the meeting. Also, everyone expressed appreciation to Allen Childress for use of the gym which is owned by Childress.

(Photos and Report by Gloria Strohl)

LUNCH WITH THE

LIONS Thursday, October 22 11:00 – 1:00 Riverfront Park – Drive Thru

Bobby Lee Sample greets a former classmate

Mrs. Jim Sperry

DAHS CLASS OF 1964 Will Hold Its

51st Class Reunion Saturday, October 24 Startng at 1 PM at the

American Ag Building Bonnie and Austin Nail and Jim Hurt

It will be Potluck and Classes of 1963 and 1965 are Invited to Join Them!

$6.00 Lunch Special Includes Hamburger, Chips & Bottled Water

Local Delivery Available For additional information contact John Stephens at 830-6182 or Paul Dickson at 256-5274 10/15/2c

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Recipes From Rev. Jaimie Alexander

Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings, Layer Salad, Pumpkin Gooey Cake and Easy Caramel Sheet Cake are this week's recipes. They are great recipes to prepare for a any meal in the Fall, so tie on your apron and enjoy!

Making Halloween Decorations: These Des Arc Nursing and Rehabiliation Center residents are busy making Halloween decorations in preparation for those Trick or Treaters Saturday, October 31. Pictured left to right are: Cara Bradshaw, Sue Berry, Leeroy Murphy and Darrell Baxter.

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by Activity Director, teresa henley

Autumn Greetings from Des Arc Nursing and Rehabilitation Center!

The weather is a little cool but warms up quickly in the afternoons. All of the fall colors are beautiful.

The Des Arc United Methodist Church started our week off spiritually Sunday morning.

Tuesday, we were on the road to the Sonic Drive-in for those delicious shakes and ice cream sundaes. We had a beautiful mild day to have fun and travel.

We have worked on a couple of our Senior Olympic events this weekHorsehoes and Bean Bag Toss. They are similar, but yet are different. We enjoy them both.

Our Residents Fund project was Frito Chili Pies this week. Just the kind of treat for a mid-day “Pick me up”.

One of the best things about autumn is planting and picking fresh spinach, and of course those turnip, mustard and collard greens and kale.

Did you know that Arkansas has its own canning company that specializes in Popeye’s Spinach?

Allen’s Canning Company is located in Springdale.

October is the month for having and maintaining a “Positive Attitude”.

We had a great Friday as the Disciples made their visit and morning of music.

Satuday, we were quite busy. The morning started off with a good Bible Study with Brother Fowler. In the afternoon, our friends from the Assembly of God Church came for their monthly visit and refreshments.

Several were in Little Rock to walk in the Alzheimers Walk and in downtown Des Arc for the Fall Festival.

In our article last week regarding our Administrator Molly Walker and Teresa attending the company conference in Louisiana, it was Teresa Hanson that accompanied Molly to the meeting, not Teresa Henley. Sorry for the mix-up.

We are busy beavers here at DANRC preparing for the Carnival/Community Cookout that is scheduled for Tuesday, October 27 from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. There will be a hayride, door prizes photo booth, silent auction, delicious caramel apples and much more. Come out and enjoy the day with us.

The Des Arc Eagles will take on the Hazen Hornets here Friday evening, Oct. 23. The teams will be competing to win bragging rights as champions of the “Battle of the Prairie” trophy. Good luck to the Eagles!

The holidays are quickly approaching and our mouths are already watering for that tasty turkey and dressing and those delicious cakes and pies.

That is all for this week.

Come and visit with us.

You will be glad you did.

So, until next time, have a blessed rest of the week!

Teresa Henley Activity Director

Senior CitizenS Center DES ARC, ARK

By Barbara Williams, Site Director

Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 cans cream of chicken soup (I used the 98% fat free to lighten it up a bit) 1 can chicken broth (14.5 oz.)

1 small onion, chopped 2 tablespoons of butter ½ cup self rising flour 5 tablespoons of ice cold water Turn the slow cooker on low and add the butter, 2 cans of cream of chicken soup, chicken broth plus one can of water, chopped onion, and chicken breasts. Make sure the breasts are covered with liquid.

Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.

About an hour before serving, crank the slow cooker up to high and break up your chicken. (I used a potato masher and just mashed it up. It should be very tender and easy to piece up.)

Combine ½ cup self rising flour with 5 tablespoons of ice cold water. You may have to add a little more water or a little more flour to get to the right consistency to roll out.

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and roll thin (about ⅛″). Cut into 1″ squares with a pizza cutter or knife.

Drop the dumplings around the side of the slow cooker where it is the hottest and stir.

Cover and cook for at least 45 minutes.

Layer Salad 2 heads iceberg lettuce, chopped 4 tomatoes, cut into wedges 8 ounces baby spinach 8 Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs, recipe follows, chopped Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 pound bacon, cooked and chopped 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced 8 ounces grated sharp Cheddar One 10-ounce bag frozen peas, partially thawed Dressing: 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup sour cream 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 8 eggs hard boiled Dressing: For the salad: In a clear glass bowl, layer the salad ingredients in the order they appear above, concentrating the ingredients around the perimeter of the bowl and filling in any gaps in the center with lettuce as needed. Start with a good layer of iceberg on the bottom, followed by the tomato wedges, spinach and Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs. Sprinkle the egg layer generously with salt and pepper.

Layer on the bacon, green onions and Cheddar, and end with the peas.

For the dressing: Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream and sugar in a small

Arkansas’s unemployment rate falls to 5.2%

Linda Petty Such a nice cool down we’re having in the mornings this week.

Monday we had a ball exercise and that afternoon Bean Bag Baseball practice.

Tuesday we had Joke of the Day and had a Pot Luck that evening followed with a Bingo game.

Wednesday we enjoyed our homemade Breakfast and Bingo with singing and piano playing.

Thursday we signed everyone up for our Balance Class starting next week and took the van out to Walmart and Dollar Tree in Beebe that afternoon.

Friday, Ray Morris came by that morning and talked about the new plans in Well Care, and we had our barrel out front for recycled cans.

Our yard sale room will be open soon, please bring anything by that you would like to donate for us to sell to benefit the Meals on Wheels.

God Bless and have a great weekend!

Pictures here are from the Jacksonville Senior Center for the 1st Annual CareLink Talent Show: Ms. Sandra Webber

Ada Kunkel

Sandra Webber

Dancing to “Be a Cowboy’s Sweetheart” Mrs. Linda Petty Singing “He Touched Me”

Mrs. Ada Kunkel Signing to “Love in Any Language”

Labor force data, produced by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics and released this week by the Arkansas Department of Workforce Services, show Arkansas’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped two-tenths of percentage point, from 5.4 percent in August to 5.2 percent in September.

Arkansas’ civilian labor force declined 1,400, a result of 2,500 fewer unemployed and 1,100 more employed Arkansans. The United States’ jobless rate remained stable at 5.1 percent.

BLS Program Operations Manager Susan Price said, “Arkansas’ unemployment rate dropped to 5.2 percent in September. The size of the civilian labor force declined slightly, as the decrease in the number of unemployed more than offset the gain in employment.”

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Population Survey.

Notes: Unemployment rates were computed from unrounded data.

Data for Metropolitan Statistical Areas and minorities and youth will be available online October 28, 2015.

Arkansas Nonfarm Payroll Job Summary: Arkansas’ nonfarm payroll employment rose 12,300 in September to total 1,219,400. Five major industry sectors added jobs, more than offsetting declines in six sectors. Government increased 12,900.

bowl and mix well.

Pour the dressing over the top of the peas and spread evenly, bringing the dressing all the way out to the edges of the bowl. Sprinkle with the dill and parsley. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs: Place the eggs in a saucepan, cover with water and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat and allow the eggs to sit in the water for 20 minutes. Drain off the water and add ice to the pan on top of the eggs.

Set aside to chill.

Pumpkin Gooey Cake Cake 1 (18 1/4-ounce) package yellow cake mix 1 egg 8 tablespoons butter, melted Filling: 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 8 tablespoons butter, melted 1 (16-ounce) box powdered sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon nutmeg Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine the cake mix, egg, and butter and mix well with an electric mixer. Pat the mixture into the bottom of a lightly greased 13 by 9-inch baking pan.

To make the filling: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and pumpkin until smooth. Add the eggs, vanilla, and butter, and beat together. Next, add the powdered sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and mix well. Spread pumpkin mixture over cake batter and bake for 40 to 50 minutes. Make sure not to over bake as the center should be a little gooey.

Serve with fresh whipped cream.

Easy Caramel Sheet Cake 1⅓ cups sugar ½ cup (1 stick) butter 2 eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour 3 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 9x13 baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.

In a bowl with a hand mixer or in a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar. Add the eggs and mix well.

In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add ½ of the dry mixture to the butter mixture and mix well. Add ½ of the milk and mix well.

Add the other half of the dry mixture and mix well. Add the other half of the milk and mix well. Add the vanilla and mix well.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 25 t0 30 minutes or until set and the cake starts to pull away from the sides. You can also check the doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of the cake. If the toothpick comes out clean, the cake is done. Cool completely before icing.

It’s a Boy!

Be n tl e e A la n C ook Kirby Cook of Des Arc and big sister, Braylee Claeys would like to announce the birth of son and baby brother, Bentlee Alan Cook. Bentlee weighed eight pounds and one ounce and was 20 3/4 inches long He was also welcomed by his grandparents, Bruce and Kathy Cook of Des Arc and Aunt Misty Carnahan of Roe.

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Congratulations, Linda!

Named

“Employee of the Year”

By Prairie Elder Care Services

Known As Des Arc Nursing & Rehab Center Making a Difference Nomination from Des Arc Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 2015

Linda McMullen, Medical Records

by Molly Walker, DANRC Administrator I don’t even know where to begin. Linda is such an asset to our facility. She keeps our Medical Records in “Tip Top Shape”, and double checks, follows up, anything undone to ensure everything is completed. Jokingly, the nurses say she is our “Medical Record Bulldog”.

She is responsible for ordering all supplies for this facility and is good about making sure she gets the best price and is very persistant about not being wasteful and always makes sure our elders have what they need.

She will stay and help nurses make sure they have everything they need when we have admissions, no matter how late they come in.

We have had a difficult time with C.N.A. staffing and she will work the floor as a C.N.A. or Restorative C.N.A. to ensure our elders receive the care they deserve.

She helps get weights done when needed and helps keep the weight documentation in order along with the dietary manager.

During the ice storm, she helped cook breakfast while Administrator Walker went to get staff in to work.

She helps pass trays, feed elders and clean up the dining room any time she is needed above her regular scheduled time.

In saying all of this, I hope I have painted a picture that shows you just the kind of employee Linda McMullan is. She has such a Great Attitude and is willing to help out whenever and wherever needed. I wish I had a 100 more like her. She is truly and asset to the elders and staff of Des Arc Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Linda McMullan, left, and DANRC Administrator Molly Walker, with 50-inch TV presented to Linda by the parent company in honor of her recent achievement

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Please report your news to the Correspondent in your local Community

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Opal Crider, Correspondent

By Rosetta Lockhart

HICKORY PL A INS

TJ Ashmore of Cross Roads is a senior at the Pulaski Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute. He is the son of Ronnie and Stacy Ashmore and grandson of Ted & Jewel Ashmore of Cross Roads. Tressia Roberts, Dee Milton and Mary Grace Smith had lunch at the school on Wednesday and were able to see him at work.

We are all so proud of TJ (Teddy) Ashmore of Crossroads. (Picture above) He has worked hard to do this.

He put in a lot of hours working at King Kat until this semester. He worked at a waffle house learning short order cooking, but didn’t get enough hours.

He got a new job, but will tell that later when have all info!

(EARLY INFO) Nov. 1st we will set our clocks BACK one hour!

Congrats to all our Des Arc Eagles for all their games, Win Or Lose. They are having a great year. You do your best, play fair and enjoy. Good luck (I don’t really believe in luck). Sorry you might have to play Hazen Friday night in the rain. Prayers for both teams safety in play and travel.

Margie Speight and daughters, Marilyn, Susan and Nancy went on a tenday road trip to the New England States. They covered 16 states, traveling over 4000 miles. Some of the highlights were Niagara Falls and toured by boat the 1000 Islands on the St Lawrence River in New York. In Vermont, they took a Hot Air Balloon Ride, visited Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory and searched their way out of a 16 acre corn maze. They drove thru the White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire, seeing beautiful fall foliage, waterfalls and covered bridges.

Traveling up to Maine they visited Bar Harbor, where they enjoyed sightseeing through the Acadia National Park and drove to the top of Cadillac Mountain, which is the highest point on the Atlantic Coast. Finishing up in Maine with a boat tour out on the Atlantic ocean doing lobster trapping, seal watching and viewing lighthouses.

Traveling down the coast, they toured Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts. In Pennsylvania, they toured the Hershey Chocolate World and drove the back roads thru the Amish Country. Finishing up their trip with a stop in Nashville, TN at the American Pickers Antique Archaeology Store. A great time was had by all.

Debbye Harrison left Thursday to spend a few days in Dallas, TX with their daughter, Shana Harrison. Shana is excited to get to buy her first home. I saw pictures and it is Shana. It is unique and cottage looking. Homes sell fast there and Debbye said,

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It was “A God Thing.” That is only way she got it. One couple out of about six wanting it, offered cash, but it was God’s Will for Shana to have it. Debbye came home Saturday evening.

I finally went to see Tommy and Ernestine Bradley one morning this week. Kim got there to take him for his last PT visit. He is doing well with his knee replacement. He even showed me his pretty knee HA! It was good to see them. I don’t go often enough, but they know I love them.

It was good to visit on Facebook with Brenda Halijan one night. I wanted to ask about (Preacher) Mr. Jerry White. He is 92 and Carter Harrison and I miss seeing him. Brenda said he likes reading the WRJ and my column. A Big Howdy to you Preacher. We love you!

Carl and Christian Weaver spent Friday night & all weekend with us. Papaw made homemade pizza & we had brownies and ice cream for Carl’s 23rd bday. Carl only spent his 23rd b-day with us, to hunt with Papaw all weekend.

We had a good time Friday night. I was gone all day Saturday. I asked Sunday what they had for supper Saturday, Christian said cereal. Papaw was too tired after all the walking. I think (know) they missed Mamaw. HA! No deer, but Papaw and Carl had a great, long day Saturday and part of Sunday together. Christian doesn’t hunt but he’s the game player. He made out like the chief of Cribbage all weekend.

Clara Clark’s son, Brad was down to visit Saturday and did a few things under her trailer that Uncle Robert needed him to do.

Chad Cochran had come down to hunt another place than Papaw and Carl, so they never got to see him. He thought they might be in soon before he left to go home. He and Aunt Clara had a good visit on her porch.

I stopped Saturday morning to visit a few minutes with my dear friend Ludene Treadway. She’s having a rough time with her knee replacement,soreness, etc. She will see light at the end of the tunnel soon because of Prayers and she’s a trooper.

Tracy, Casey and Madie Cochran were here Tuesday. Tracy went to Cabot to the chiropractor,. She came back, had lunch with us. Christian Weaver beat

her in a game of Cribbage.

We enjoyed the twins. The twins went over to see Aunt Clara Clark. She gave them both a box of juice. Uncle Monte Crider and Ernest Evans were here and got to see the girls. They love to see Mr. Ernie’s horses.

Clara Clark will finally get her permanent hip replacement, Oct 29th. She will stay one night at Little Rock St. Vincent’s and come home by that afternoon. Please continue to pray for her and can send her a card, 8905 Graham Rd., Des Arc, AR 72040 Vanessa Graham’s sister, Bonnie Myers & her son, Michael came in from Las Vegas Saturday.

They stayed at the home of Wendell & Sue Walker in Lonoke. Mickey & Vanessa Graham went Sunday afternoon to enjoy a cookout at her brother’s Wendell with them & Wendell & Sue’s kids.

The next “Ladies Drop By” will be Tuesday, Nov. 10th at the Hickory Plains Methodist Church at 1PM. Come join us, we have FUN! HPOS wants to let everyone know that Tracy will serve breakfast on Sunday mornings. She will also have a Sunday lunch special for $4 .99. Dinner SPECIALS on TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS! Come out and enjoy!

Please support Hickory Plains Post Office by purchasing stamps, mailing packages & etc. there.. Support our OWN local Postmaster, Tammy Bruce. The Hickory Plains Post Office hours are Mon.-Fri. 12:30 PM- 2:30PM, Sat.10AM1:30PM. (REMINDER) For people to call 870-854-3703 or email me (OpalCrider@centurytel.ne t) 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 14th Birthday Oct.25th to Hunter Whittenburg!

Happy Birthday Oct. 27th to Dianne Tipton!

Happy Birthday Oct.28th to Haylie Flud, Abby Grace Patterson, & Tammy Hamric!

Happy Birthday Oct. 30th to Sherry Jones & Everett Evans!

Happy Birthday Nov. 1st to Matt Whittenburg!

A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need.

Proverbs 17:17, NLT

Listen up McClelland gang: The DAY is October 31st and it is soon here— next week. Get your shoes shined and cook what you cook best and meet me at the Gregory Baptist Fellowship Hall. We will eat about ‘noonish’. We will do some visiting then home for a nap by 2 pm, for me.

Jena Pfeffer and Ed Gregory did the soccer routine again Saturday, cheering for Kristen and Avery Tranum.

Jena spent Sunday afternoon with the Tranums in Searcy.

Sunday visitors at Gregory Baptist were Paul Collin’s cousin Jennye and Porter Pate of San Diego, Calif. and Greers Ferry.

Helen Fields and Rosetta Lockhart visited in Cotton Plant Saturday afternoon with Rusty Copeland. She was having visitors, Roy and Vondeen Crouch of League City, Tex. with orders for one of her famous coconut cakes to be waiting. SO! we thought we might get a sample, but they were not to ar-

rive till Monday and no cake yet. Needless to say we didn’t tarry long!!

Fannie Peters and Rosetta Lockhart joined Kristie Weeks at Kensett Baptist Church on Tuesday evening to represent the church as delegates to the Calvary Assoc. ‘s annual meeting. Dan served in some higher up deal. Ha (I don’t remember what he told the church he’d been asked to help with— since it didn’t butter my bread - I forgot.)

Our cotton farmers are making me tired just seeing them working so fast.

AND just so you know: Perry Galloway, who has been shown on Facebook and in a Farm magazine and reported to have cut 104 bu. soybeans per acre, lives in Augusta but he is OURS!! He grew up here, farms here and loves us and we love him. We are proud of you and for you, Perry. That takes a lot of somethingsmarts, I guess.

Billye Holder and Michelle and Matt Brown

went to Hazen to watch Lee Willis and the Jaguars play football and WIN. Last week I heard of the auto accident killing Joey and Sherry Christmas Hicks in Washington State. To those in this area, remember Joe Bob and Jean Day Hicks had 3 sons, Joe, Jr (aka ,Joey)Terry and Bobby. Bobby’s son, Joe lives with his granddad, George Neldon, so I called to Joe to learn more about Joey and Sherry and he told me about them and then told me this shocker: His Dad, Bobby who lives in Conway went deer hunting last Monday, Oct. 12th and fell out of the deer stand dead from a heart attack.

Terry who lives at Heber Springs, had been to Washington about Joey and came home to find his other brother gone, too. Bobby’s memorial service will be Saturday, Oct.24, at 10 am in Conway.

Rosetta

NEW BETHEL NEWS Donna Kelly, Correspondent

We woke up to a cool temperature. I actually turned the heat on for a while.

I got to go to church on Sunday morning, we had a good service and a nice crowd.

We went back to the wound center on Friday morning. We have a nurse coming three days a week to dress John’s foot. It is a slow recovery. We do see progress.

Some of our people had sickness in their families and were at home attending to them.

Burn Bans in effect in 50 counties Dry conditions in Arkansas have worsened since last week, with much of the state experiencing at least a severe drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor released Thursday.

The monitor, which reflects conditions through Tuesday morning, shows that 45.19 percent of the state is under a severe drought.

That's up from 32.88 percent a week earlier. Read more.

County judges had issued burn bans in 50 Arkansas counties as of Thursday, Oct. 15: Arkansas, Ashley, Bradley, Calhoun, Chicot, Clark, Cleburne, Cleveland, Columbia, Conway, Cross, Dallas, Desha, Drew, Faulkner, Franklin, Garland, Grant, Hempstead, Hot Spring, Howard, Independence, Jefferson, Johnson, Lafayette, Lee, Lincoln, Little River, Logan, Lonoke, Miller, Monroe, Montgomery, Nevada, Ouachita, Perry, Pike, Polk, Pope, Prairie, Pulaski, St. Francis, Saline, Scott, Sevier, Stone, Union, Van Buren, White and Yell.

Brother Fred, Chuck Greenwalt and Tommy Martin attended an associate church meeting at Morris Chapel on Saturday.

They reported a good meeting.

We have another appointment with the doctors and nurses at the Wound Center on Friday of this week, This keeps us on the go. We appreciate your thoughts and prayers. We need that.

We extend sympathy to the family of Sue Rogers.

We hear that the Rice Festival went over real well.

Sorry our news is rather short. The Bible Studies are going on strong. They report good attendance and are enjoying their studies each time they meet.

Cody and Allen McElroy were baby sitters over the weekend.

They had cousins Lindsay’s twins and older brother, Fisher, also Jase Simmons Cody’s nephew and Kylee andCooper. She took all of them to Church on Sunday.

We were thrilled to get to see them.

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FARM/HOME Check for burn bans before lighting that campfire When you’re packing up for this weekend’s muzzleloader season, check for county burn bans. Currently, 51 Arkansas counties are under burn bans. Visit the Arkansas Forestry Commission burn ban website at www.arkfireinfo.org for a current list of burn bans by county.

According to Arkansas State Forester Joe Fox, this weekend’s prediction of low humidity and high winds makes for a dangerous mix. “Extreme caution should be used with campfires, even in the non-burn ban counties.”

“If the county has a burn ban in effect, it’s also in effect on our WMAs,” said Brad Carner, chief of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s wildlife management division. “Prolonged dry conditions have created a situation where embers from a campfire could allow it to escape a fire pit and create an uncontrolled blaze. Wildfire not only poses a risk to hunters and campers on an area, but it also can damage the infrastructure of the WMA, and neighboring landowners’ property.”

If you are camping in a county without a burn ban, remember to leave the fire-

wood at home as well. Transporting firewood to or on any Commission-owned WMA was banned in October 2014 to help prevent the spread of the emerald ash borer, an invasive insect which is killing native ash trees throughout the eastern United States.

Firewood can easily transport harmful foreign pests and diseases causing other problems to our forests, according to AGFC forester Martin Blaney. “Wood that looks clean may actually be concealing insects like the emerald ash borer,” Blaney says.

Cutting wood is prohibited on WMAs, but plenty of dead and downed branches and trees can be found and used at campsites for your campfire where no burn ban exists. On all WMAs, it is illegal to use or possess chainsaws, handsaws, hatchets, axes, weed trimmers or other cutting devices outside of designated campgrounds.

Chemical defoliants also are prohibited.

Visit www.dontmovefirewood.org to learn more about the emerald ash borer and other pests being spread through the transport of firewood.

County 4-H Clubs re-organizing Shea Wilson County Extension Agent – FCS/4-H

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

Week of Oct. 12 Days of field work:7 Top Soil Moisture: 100% Very Very Very Short Sub Soil Moisture: 100% Very Very Very Short Livestock Condition: Fair Main Activities: Soybean harvest is at full speed. Good to Excellent yield reports. Supplemental feeding of livestock has begun due to recent drought conditions.

Crop Progress: Rice Harvest: 99% Complete Soybean Harvest: 100% Mature, 85% Harvested Crop Condition: Soybean: 50% Fair, 50% Good Rice: 100% Poor Hay/Pasture: 100% Very very Poor

The Prairie County 4-H clubs are reorganizing and seeking new members. The purpose of these clubs is to give youth ages 5-19 an opportunity to participate in the youth development educational program of the University of the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service. Youth in 4-H clubs will learn life skills, enhance leadership skills, and increase self-esteem while serving in a number of community service projects. Youth in 4-H clubs have an opportunity to compete in a number of competitive activities, attend camps and earn scholarships for education.

The following is a list of the Prairie County 4-H clubs, where and when they meet: 1. Hickory House 4-H Club meets first Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in Hickory Plains.

2. Trailblazers 4-H Club meets the first Saturday of the lmonth at 10:30 a.m. at the Prairie County Fairgrounds.

3. Teen Leaders 4-H Club meets the last Monday in the month at Prairie County Fair Grounds at 5:00 p.m.

4. The Little 4-H’ers meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Gospel Mission Church in Des Arc @ 4:00 p.m.

5. The Grand Prairie 4-H Club meets one Saturday a month as scheduled 10:00 a.m. at the Fairgrounds.

6. Rhythm Wranglers meets after school as scheduled in the Hazen High school Band Room.

For more information about meetings, 4-H club membership or program benefits, contact the Prairie County Cooperative Extension office located at 183 E. Prairie St. in DeValls Bluff (870-998-2614) or 200 Courthouse Square, Suite 201 in Des Arc (870-2564204).

Arkansas Rice Producer Members Explore California Rice Industry SACRAMENTO, CA -- Session three of the Rice Leadership Development Program recently concluded, providing participants with an overview of California's rice marketing and production practices, crop diversity, conservation and environmental issues, and a close-up look at the state's rice harvest.

Rice producers Derek Haigwood from Newport, Jeremy Jones from England, and Clay Schaefer from Hunter are members of the 2014-16 Rice Leadership Class. They were happy to share their impressions of the week-long learning session that included tours of the Glenn Colusa Irrigation District, an aerial audit of the Oroville Dam, Lake Shasta, and the Salinas Valley water systems, and a research update from Dr. Kent McKenzie, director of the California Rice Research Station in Biggs.

"The drought really jumped out at us when we saw the low water levels in these major water systems in California," Haigwood said. "I gained a new respect for growers out here as they continue to produce a high quality crop despite the exceptional drought and intense regulation."

Nicole Van Vleck, a 2010 class member, spoke about conservation practices at Montna Farms, and USA Rice Asia/Turkey Promotion Subcommittee Chairman Chris Crutchfield discussed marketing California medium grain rice around the world.

Class members also got to experience rice harvesting on Leo LaGrande's ranch before traveling to Lundberg Family Farms to observe their operation. Sun Valley Rice Company showed the class how they process brown sprouted rice, and they toured PGP International to see the many ways rice is used as an ingredient.

"Seeing all of the regulations that California producers are facing makes me afraid of what's coming down the pipeline for Arkansas. We need to keep working together to make the U.S. rice industry as strong as possible for future generations," Schaefer said.

The program is sponsored by John Deere Company, RiceTec, Inc., and American Commodity Company through The Rice Foundation and managed by the USA

Announcing Our

Grand Opening In Des Arc Wednesday, Oct. 28

Cajun’s Express Will Be Catering 11:00 am- 1:00 pm Everyone Invited to Come Out for Lunch Visit and Meet Our Crew - Door Prizes

Tri-County Farmers 2310 Main Street - Des Arc (Former Sanner Oil Co.) Kevin Willhite, Manager

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Outright possession of Second on the line Friday night Senior Night and “Battle of the Prairie” trophy will go home with the winner

Senior Eagle, Johnny Gray, #8 at left, is brought down after a six yard gain against Marvell Fri., Oct. 16. Junior Jerrod Williams is at top center.

Guest Cheerleaders: The Senior High Des Arc Eagle Cheerleaders had special guests to cheer with them during the Des Arc vs Marvell game on Friday, Oct. 16. Featured as flyers are Kyrstin Horton, top left and Presley Hill, top right, Des Arc Pee Wee Eagle Cheerleaders. Presley and Kyrstin want to become DAHS Sr. High Cheerleaders. Great Job, Girls!

CANNED FOOD DRIVE The Canned Food Drive competition between Des Arc Hazen will wind down at noon on Friday, October 23.

Des Arc and Hazen are in competition to see who can gather the most canned goods and win the Food Fight trophy for 2015.

If you would like to donate, please bring canned food donations before noon Friday, Oct. 23 in order for them to be counted.

All proceeds will benefit the Prairie County Food Bank. Winner of the food drive will be announced during Friday’s game.

KATV DAYBREAK HERE FRIDAY MORNING The KATV Channel Seven “Daybreak” morning show crew will be televising live at 5:45 a.m. from the Des Arc High Gymnasiium.

All Eagle Fans are encouraged to be at the gymnasium by 5:30 a.m. Come out and show Arkansas how much we love our Eagles!

SENIOR NIGHT It is Senior Night this Friday and those seniors who participate in Football, Cheerleading and Band and their parents will be recognized prior to the game at 6:30 p.m. Parents and seniors need to be at the field at 6:15 to line everyone up and ready at 6:30 p.m.

Seniors being honored

are Football: Jacob Adams, Daylon Conway, Colt Covington, Johnny Gray, Andrew Ingle, Noah Kennedy, Trey Lee, Clayton Nickelson, Jamie Norman, Mathew Tate.

Cheerleaders: Jade Bell and Brooke Kellar Band: Maeve Boyer, Drelon Hunter and James Hambrick Eagles versus Hornets The county rivalry continues as the Des Arc Eagles host the Hazen Hornets at Hinson-Rollins Field on Friday, October 23 beginning at 7:00 p.m.

The Eagles are looking for a win to take outright posession of second place in the Conference and a home playoff game.

Come out and support these athletes as they continue conference play. This will be the last home game of the regular season for the Eagles.

They will travel to Palestine-Wheatley on Friday, October 30 and will play the Clarendon Lions on Thursday, November 5.

Playoff matchups will be posted.

JUNIOR EAGLES The Junior Eagles traveled to Marvell on Thursday, Oct. 15 defeating the Jr. Mustangs 36-6.

The Junior Eagles will travel to Hazen today, Thursday, October 22 beginning at 5:30 and 7:00 p.m.

The Junior Eagles will finish out their season at

Look out, here I come! Carlin Jones, #17 and a Sophomore for the Eagles left, waits for the Mustangs to snap the ball in the Senior Eagles game against Marvell on Fri., October 16.

home against the Junior Palestine-Wheatley Patriots on Thursday, October 29 at 5:30 and 7:00 p.m.

If the Jr. Eagles win out they will share the conference championship title.

“Battle of the Prairie” The Senior Eagles will be at home this week to take on county rival Hazen Hornets at Hinson-Rollins Field at 7:00 p.m.

New this year is the “Battle of the Prairie” trophy that is up for grabs to the winner. The trophy will remain with the winning team until the next season when the two teams meet again.

SR. EAGLES vs MARVELL

The Des Arc Eagles hosted the Marvell Mustangs on Friday, October 19.

Final score was Des Arc 4812.

The Eagles won the toss and elected to defer to the second half defending the West goal.

The Eagle defense forced Marvell to kick the ball away after three downs of no gain of yardage.

Colt Covington was back to receive for the Eagles and returned the football to the 33 yard line.

Daylon Conway gained six yards and on a break away run Covington carried the football to the eleven yard line before being brought down.

Trey Lee scored on a second and eleven at 8:33 left in the first quarter. The PAT was no good.

Marvell scored on third and 13 yards but was called back for a delay of game penalty. The Mustangs scored on the retry. The two point conversion was no good.

The Eagles began to roll putting points on the board with the score 48-6 at the half.

Marvell scored once more late in the fourth quarter. Final score Des Arc 48, Marvell 12. Everyone on the Eagles team saw some playing time on the field

Hooten’s Arkansas Football Rankings © Hooten Publishing, Inc. Hootens.com Rankings Class 2A, Week 8, 2015 Copyright Hooten Publishing, Inc. 1. Rison (5-1) 2. Junction City (4-2) 3. McCrory (7-0) 4. Mount Ida (7-0) 5. Earle (6-1) 6. Hector (7-0) 7. Des Arc (6-1) 8. England (7-0) 9. Conway Christian (4-3) 10. Hazen (4-3) 11. Gurdon (4-3) 12. Lafayette County (6-1) 13. Spring Hill (4-3) 14. Brinkley (3-3)

15. Cross County (6-1) 16. Marked Tree (4-3) 17. Dierks (4-3) 18. Hermitage (2-3) 19. Strong (3-4) 20. Parkers Chapel (3-4) 21. Hackett (6-1) 22. Walnut Ridge (3-4) 23. Bearden (2-4) 24. Salem (3-4) 25. Murfreesboro (2-5) 26. Mountainburg (5-2) 27. Carlisle (3-4) 28. Augusta (3-4) 29. E. Poinsett County (3-4) 30. Magnet Cove (2-5) 31. Quitman (4-3) 32. Poyen (4-3)

33. Woodlawn (1-4) 34. Palestine-Wheatley (3-4) 35. Mineral Springs (0-6) 36. Foreman (1-6) 37. J.C. Westside (4-2) 38. Bigelow (0-6) 39. Clarendon (0-7) 40. Midland (1-6) 41. Union Christian (1-5) 42. Mountain Pine (1-6) 43. Magazine (1-5) 44. Decatur (1-5) 45. Marvell (0-7) 46. W. Yell County (0-7) 47. Cutter M. Star (0-7) 48. Rector (0-7)

GAME OF THE WEEK No. 10 Hazen at No. 7 Des Arc This rivalry now boasts its own hardware, the Pride of the Prairie trophy. The winner also takes sole possession of second place in the 6-2A. Des Arc running back/linebacker brothers Daylon and Ontario Conway and playmaker Colt Covington (1,000 all-purpose yards) make the Eagles soar. Physical senior QB Noah Kennedy operates behind a line anchored by senior OT/DT Matthew Tate (6-1, 350). Des Arc owns a plus 12 turnover margin, and its defense allows just 15 points per game. Covington has six interceptions and senior DE Jacob Adams has seven sacks. Hazen counters with senior RB Logan Penn (1,094 yards), who rushed for 230 yards last week in a blowout of Augusta. Hard-driving senior linemen Donovan Gurley (6-1, 320) and Khalid Mills open and shut holes up front.

Gurley leads Hazen with 74 tackles. Senior RB/LB Dakota Aycock gains strength weekly after an early-season injury. Aycock ran for 100 yards last week vs. Augusta. Hazen won this matchup 20-0 last year. Des Arc won 8-0 in 2013.

LAST WEEK Hootens.com picked 20 of 21 games (95 percent) involving Class 2A teams. It has correctly picked 164 of 197 (83 percent) for the season.

WEEK 8 PREDICTIONS (favore 6-2A Hazen at DES ARC (1): See 2A Game of the Week.

MCCRORY (39) at Augusta: Senior RB Kaigen Rogo rushed for 108 yards and two TDs and returned an INT for a TD last week in a 53-0 win over Clarendon.

McCrory led 41-0 in the second quarter. Junior backup QB Ken Dewitt completed two of two passes for 70 yards and two TDs. BRINKLEY (3) at Carlisle: Brinkley has had two weeks to prepare after an open week. Carlisle just edged Palestine-Wheatley 27-26 a week ago. Brinkley shut out P-W 25-0 Week 2.

CLARENDON (12) at Marvell: Clarendon wins for the first time since beating Marvell 48-8 one year ago.

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Des Arc School District

Facility Planning Community Meeting

The Citizens of the Des Arc School District are Invited to Participate in an Open Meeting in the School Superintendent’s Office on:

Monday, October 26 - 6:30 p.m.

Holding His Own: The Marvell offensive lineman tries to hold Ricky Parson, #51 left for the Eagles, to keep him from going after the Marvell ball carrier in last Friday’s game, October 16. The Eagles won the game 48-12.

The purpose of the meeting is to report on the current condition of our facilities, facility improvement projects, possible additional facility projects, and funding.

Comments from the public are welcome and encouraged.

Please make plans to attend this important meeting about future plans for the facilities in the Des Arc School District.

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TIME: 7:00 pm

Hinson-Rollins Field

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QUICK FACTS Coach: Drake Widener Record at School: 0-0 ‘14 Record: 10-3 ‘14 Conf. Finish: Second Returning Starters: 9/8 Offense: Wing T Defense: 4-2 Playoff Record: 25-20 Last Appearance: 2014 Mascot: Eagle

QUICK FACTS Coach: Joe Besancon Reord at School: 71-23-1 ‘14 Record: 14-1 ‘14 Conf. Finish: First Returning Starters: 4/7 Offense: Multiple Defense: Multiple Playoff Record: 19-22 Last Appearance: 2014 Mascot: Hornet

STRENGTHS: Linemen and Skill Players

STRENGTHS: Team Speed Strength WEAKNESSES: Lack of Depth

WEAKNESSES: Lack of Depth

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Cross Country teams run at Lake Hamilton and Harding Academy

DAHS Marching Band in Competition: The Des Arc High School Marching Band competed in the Forrest City Invitational Marching Contest on Saturday, October 17. Competing in Class C Division, the group earned an Excellent rating in Division One for Flag Majorette and Overall Band. Drum Major, Drelon Hunter earned a Superior rating which is the highest rank that can be achieved. The DAHS Marching Band traveled to Searcy on Tuesday, Oct. 20 to participate in the ASBOA Marching Assessment. Des Arc received an Excellent rating. Great job, everyone!!

2015-16 DAHS Basketball Schedule Date

Opponent

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Nov. 6 Nov. 9-13 Nov. 17 Nov. 19 Nov. 23 Nov. 30 Dec, 1 Dec. 4 Dec. 5-12 Dec. 8 Dec. 11 Dec. 14 Dec. 15 Dec. 18 Dec. 28-30 Jan. 5 \Jan. 8 Jan. 11-16 Jan. 12 Jan. 15 Jan. 19 Jan. 22 Jan. 26 Jan. 29 Feb. 1 Feb. 2 Feb. 4 Feb. 9 Feb. 12 Feb. 6-13 Feb. 15-20 Feb. 24-27

Green and White Game Riverview Tournament Glen Rose @Pangburn @Barton @Barton Marvell* @McCrory* Midland Tournament Palestine-Wheatley* @ Brinkley* Carlisle* @Woodlawn @Clarendon* Lonoke Tournament @Augusta* Hazen* Bradford Tounament @Kipp Delta* @Marvell* McCrory* @Palestine-Wheatley* Brinkley* @Carlisle @England Clarendon* Augusta* @Hazen* Kipp Delta* ** (Senior Night) District Tournament District Tournament Regional Tournament

7G, 1, 3 1, 2 1, 3, 4 7G, 7B, 1, 2 7G, 1, 3 7B, 2, 4 2,3,4, 7G, 1, 3, 4 3, 4 7G, 2, 3, 4 2, 3, 4 7B, 1, 3, 4, 1, 2, 3B, 4 1, 3, 4 3, 4 2, 3, 4 1, 2, 3, 4 1, 2, 1, 2, 3, 4 1, 3, 4 7B, 2, 3, 4 7B, 3, 4 1, 3, 4 7G, 2, 3, 4 7G, 7B, 1, 2 2, 3, 4 2, 3, 4 3, 4 3. 4 1, 2 3, 4 3, 4

2-Junior Boys 3-Senior Girls *Conference Game **Senior Night

4-Senior. Boys

1-Junior Girls

Des Arc Eagle Pee Wee teams in playoffs this weekend The Des Arc Eagle First through Sixth grade Pee Wee football teams will be in playoff action this Saturday, October 24 at Beebe.

The Pee Wee Eagles have had a successful season.

They began the playoffs at Clarendon on Monday and Tuesday October 12 and 13.

With the win at Clarendon, Des Arc earned the right to participate in the second round of the playoffs at Beebe.

The Championship games will be held at DeWitt on Saturday, October 31.

Good Luck, Pee Wees!!

We are proud of you!

The Des Arc Cross Country teams ran two meets during the past week.

On Tuesday, October 13, the Sr. and Jr. High Lady Eagles ran in the Harding Academy High School Bison Stampede.

The meet was held on the Bald Knob Country Club Golf Course.

The Senior Girls ran a 5k course and the Jr. Girls ran a 1.55 mile course. “The course was very hilly and was very challenging”, said Coach J.D. Babb.

In the Sr. Girls division, Alyssa Dohm placed Second out of 39 runners with a time of 21:48.

There were 72 runners in the Jr. Girls race. Tristan Richards ran 10:04 to place 14th. Tristen was followed

by Haylie Flud in 19th place with a time of 10:35.

Lee Ann Harrell was 27th in 10:50.3, Meredith Reidhar was 28th in 10:50.9 and Jacey Adams was 54th in 13:15.

As a team, the Jr. Lady Eagles placed Sixth out of Nine teams with 136 points.

On Saturday, October 17, the Lady Eagles traveled to Hot Springs to run in the Lake Hamilton Invitational at the Oaklawn Race track.

“This is one of the largest Cross Country meets in the State every year. There was appoximately 2000 runners in six different races,” Coach Babb said.

There was 247 runners in the Sr. Girls division and

Alyssa Dohm of the Senior Lady Eagles placed 32nd with a time of 21.20.75.

“This race had most of the best runners in the state of Arkansas competing in it. Alyssa competed very well after having a hard race on Tuesday,”stated Coach Babb.

The Jr. Lady Eagles only had four runners to compete in this race. There was 262 runners in the Jr. Girls Division.

Tristan Richards led the way for the Jr. Lady Eagles over the 2.1 mile course with a time of 15:43.62 to place 73rd.

Meredith Reidhar was second for the Lady Eagles with a 114th place finish in 16:37.6.

Haylie Flud was 115th at 16:39.31 followed by Jacey Adams at 236th in 20:40.68.

The Jr. Lady Eagles fintheir season at ished Batesville on Tuesday, October 20.

“All of these girls have really worked hard this year.

They have come a long way from where they started at the beginning of the season. None of them had ever run Cross Country before, but they have a chance to become very good Cross Country runners. I am very proud of the progress they have made,” Coach Babb said.

Alyssa Dohm will spend the next 2 1/2 weeks preparing for the Arkansas State Cross Country meet on November 7 to be held at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs.

Red Ribbon Week will be observed at Des Arc Schools Oct. 26-30 Red Ribbon Week will be observed at Des Arc Schools Monday, October 26 through Friday, October 30. The following is a list of activities for the week: Monday-”Team Up Against Drugs”-Wear favorite team’s jersey or shirt Tuesday-”Won’t See Me Doing Drugs”-Cammo Day Wednesday-”Too Smart to Do Drugs”-Nerd Day Thursday-”Sock’it to Drugs”-Crazy Sock Day Friday-”Eagles are Drug Free” Green and White Day The National theme is “Respect Yourself-Be Drug Free”.

DES ARC SCHOOLS

LUNCH MENU

Joyce Major, lunchroom supervisor at the Des Arc Schools, advises the following menus are scheduled for Monday-Friday, Oct. 26-30.:

Elementary Lunch

Grandparents Breakfast Kindergarten-Second grade: Pictured above is Hayden Stuckey, left, with grandmothers, Angie Hill, center, and Teresa McFarlin, right, at the Grandparents Breakfast on Monday, October 19 at the Des Arc Elementary School Cafetorium. Hayden is the son of Aaron and Janna Stuckey.

High School Lunch

MONDAY: Pizza, Tossed Salad with Dressing, Green Beans, Pears, Milk TUESDAY: Hamburger, French Fries, Beans, Sandwich Fixings, Pineapple, Milk WEDNESDAY: Chicken and Noodles, Great Northern Beans, Steamed Broccoli, Grapes, Milk THURSDAY: Chicken Strips, Corn, Applesauce, Cookie, Milk FRIDAY: Chicken Nuggets, Yams, Green Peas, Peaches, Milk

MONDAY: Chicken Nuggets, Macaroni and Cheese, Yams, Pears, Fresh Fruit, Milk TUESDAY: Taco Salad, Lettuce, Tomato, Cheese, Pinto Beans, Spanish Rice, Fruit Cocktail, Fresh Fruit, Milk WEDNESDAY: Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Green Beans, Pineapple, Cookie, Fresh Fruit, Milk THURSDAY: Chicken Strip Sandwich, Lettuce, Tomato, Seasoned 1/2 Baked Potato, Steamed Broccoli, Peaches, Fresh Fruit, Milk Breakfast FRIDAY: Cheeseburger, French MONDAY: Pop Tarts or Cereal Fries, Baked Beans, Sandwich Fixings, Pineapple, Fresh Fruit, & Toast, Apples Milk TUESDAY: Egg and Toast or

Cereal & Toast, Oranges WEDNESDAY: Pancakes or Cereal & Toast, Applesauce THURSDAY: Yogurt and Gra-

ham Crackers or Cereal & Toast, Pears FRIDAY: Breakfast Pizza or Cereal & Toast, Pineapple

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Breakfast

MONDAY: Donut or Cereal & Toast, Apples TUESDAY: Breakfast Pizza or Cereal & Toast, Pineapple WEDNESDAY: Sausage and Biscuit or Cereal & Toast, Peaches THURSDAY: Biscuit and Gravy or Cereal & Toast, Oranges FRIDAY: Pop Tarts or Cereal & Toast, Fruit Served with Milk & Juice Choice of Hot Line, Chef Salad or Cold Cut Sandwich

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District Court Hearings The following cases were heard before District Judge Robert Abney in District Court Hearings held in the courtroom at Des Arc City Hall on Monday, October 19, 2015, There will be no court on Monday, October 26: Raymond B. Peace, Des Arc, charged with DWI-Three or more. Defendant owes Probation fees. To schedule Alcohol Education and MADD Classes.

Patrick Seth Lantrip, Des Arc, charged with Careless Prohibited Driving, Driver License Suspended for DWI x2, DWI-Second, Contempt of Court (Probation Violation), No Liability Insurance, and Failure to Pay Registration Fee. Defendant appeared.

Reset PSSR October 26, 2015 and Sentencing set for November 2, 2015.

Curtis L. Mansfield, Des Arc, charged with Criminal Mischief. Failed to Pay Restitution. Issue Letter to Appear November 2, 2015.

Utevia L.Nunn, Des Arc, charged with No Liability Insurance. Case Review November 2, 2015.

Jeremiah L. McMillen, Des Arc, charged with Violation of Discharge of Firearm City Ordinance. Failed to Appear.

Issue Letter.

Jay S. Dietrich, Des Arc, charged with Public Intoxica-

tion/Drinking in Public. Defendant Appeared. Case Review.

Jamieson Robinson, Des Arc, charged with Contempt of Court/Failure to Complete Community Service. Defendant has completed.

Robert L. Trouten, Des Arc, charged with Failure to Pay. Case Review November 2, 2015.

Donald Laray McCoy, Des Arc, charged with Contempt of Court/Failure to Complete Community Service and Failure to Pay. Owes 17 hours Community Service. Sentenced to 16 1/2 days in Prairie County Jail in lieu of fine. Credit for three days served. Case Review November 16, 2015.

Thomas D. Brannon, Lonoke, charged with Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver License-Class A Misdemeanor. Failed to Appear.

Issue Warrant.

Dennis G. Atkins, Humphrey, charged with Criminal Mischief. Plead not Guilty. Hearing set for November 12, 2015.

Carl Roland, Des Arc, charged with Failure to Pay. Bond Forfeited.

State Cases Utevia L. Nunn, Des Arc, charged with No Liability Insurance and Failure to Pay. Continued to November 2,

2015.

Shania Rachelle Ward, Beebe, charged with Failure to Pay and Failure to Appear on a Written Summons x4. Failed to Appear. Issue Warrant. No Bond.

Patrick Seth Lantrip, Des Arc, charged with Failure to Register Vehicle/Expired Tags and Driving on DWI Suspended License. Continued to November 2, 2015.

Kyle Shane Griffin, Des Arc, charged with Exceeding Posted Speed. Plead Not Guilty.

Hearing set for November 2, 2015.

Justin G. Hollis, Des Arc, charged with Exceeding Posted Speed 78 MPH/55 Zone.

Bond Forfeited. Six months probation. If no further violations, charge will be dismissed.

Roy Miller, Jr., Des Arc, charged with Failure to Pay. Continued to November 2, 2015.

Gary J. Bass, Des Arc, charged with Contempt of Court/Failure to Complete Community Service. Continued to November 2, 2015.

April Dawn Zuber, North Little Rock, charged with Contempt of Court/Failure to Complete Community Service. Plead Guilty. Continue to November 23, 2015.

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 and DeValls Bluff on Tuesday, October 20, 2015:

Land Transfers Heirs Deed Mark Meiner, sole heir at law of Gerald F. Meiner and Nye R. Meiner, Grantor, hand paid by Mark Meiner, Grantee, the following described real property situated in the Southern District: Lots Seven, Eight and Nine of Block Five Hud-

speth Addition to the City of Hazen.

Quitclaim Deed Glynnis Johnson, widow of Rob Johnson, Grantor, hand paid by Billy Don Johnson and Ricky Lynn Johnson, Grantees, the following lands lying in the Northern District of Prairie County: The North 85 feet of Lot 18, LESS AND EXCEPT the North 13 feet thereof, Hamilton-Siitonen Addition to the City of Des Arc. Warranty Deed Billy Don Johnson and Tarry Johnson and Ricky Lynn Johnson and Rochelle

Johnson, Grantors, hand paid by Jaime Lea Eans, Grantee, the following lands lying in the Northern District of Prairie County: The North 85 feet of Lot 18, LESS AND EXCEPT the North 13 feet thereof, Hamilton-Siitonen Addition to the City of Des Arc. Warranty Deed Curtis Horn, Grantor, hand paid by Millie Horn, Grantee, the following lands lying in the Northern District of Prairie County: Part of the SW 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 12, T4N, R6W containing 5.0 acres, more or less.

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, October 13, 2015: Smith, Bruce Andrew, 46, charged with Delivery/Manufacture of Other Drug x2 and Possession of Other Drug. Intake date July 2, 2015.

Linam, Jeffrey, 20, Commitment. Intake date July 6, 2015.

Loving, Owen W. 57, charged with Public Intoxication, Residential Burglary and Aggravated Assault. Intake date August 8, 2015.

Paulman, Tyler Jacob, 24, charged with Possession of Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver, Failure to Pay Registration Fee, Driving on Expired Driver License, and Driving Without Insurance. Intake date August 15, 2015.

Larkan, Johnathan W., 37, charged with Contempt of Court. Intake date September

12, 2015.

Williams, Thornell A., 30, Bond Surrender. Intake date September 16, 2015.

Langhorn, Necko Damein, 25, charged with Rape and Sexual Abuse-Second Degree.

Intake date September 15, 2015.

Washington, Earl, 47, charged with Criminal Trespass and Resisting Arrest. Intake date October 8, 2015.

Capshaw, Amanda Deshe, 37, charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Expired Driver License, No Turn Signal, Possession of Controlled Substance and Possession with Intent to Manufacture. Intake date Spetember 25, 2015.

Atkins, Dennis Gene, 31, charged with Probation Violation. Intake date September 22, 2015.

Moore, Antonio Sirdell, 27, charged with Failure to Appear. Intake date October 4, 2015.

Reitz, Dennis Scott, 52,

charged with Burglary-Residential. Intake date October 4, 2015.

Jones, Qwan Dontek, 24, Commitment and Failure to Pay Fine and Cost. Intake date October 6, 2015.

Baker, Jamarsae D., 22, Commitment. Intake date October 3, 2015.

Basart, Amber Dawn, 27, Commitment. Intake date October 6, 2015.

Ballard, Thomas Glen, 42, Weekend Commitment. Intake date October 19, 2015.

Felkins, Jarrod Alan, 22, charged with Rape. Intake date October 19, 2015.

Humbert, Antroine Terrell, 30, charged with Domestic Battery-Third Degree, No Contact Order, and Parole Violation. Intake date October 16, 2015.

Powell, Daniel Wayne, 50, charged with Possession of Firearms by Certain Persons.

Intake date October 19, 2015.

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Augusta farmer, Perry Galloway breaks 108+ bushel of soybeans

Perry Galloway of Augusta stands in a field of soybeans that yielded nearPhoto by Delta Farm Press ly 109 bushels of soybeans.

Perry Galloway of Augusta is making news in the North Central Arkansas farming community. He harvested nearly 109 bushel of soybeans per acre in one field. See article below by David Bennett, Delta Farm Press: How does Galloway approach crop management? ”The thing with cotton, of course, is it’s a crop you must manage daily. I was use to that and as we started planting more corn and beans I thought, “ Well, what if we use the same daily management practtices on these step-child crops?”

Perry said, “We soil test every year and try to do it in January if it’s dry

enough. We have lighter, sandier cotton soils.”

“We’re about as close to being fully irrigated as you can get-probably 95 percent. Irrigation is a necessity because of the lighter soils. We’ve got around 30 center pivots and it is a fultime job keeping those running. There’s also a fair share of furrow-irrigated, leveled land.

The first year, Galloway got back into corn and got serious about the crop. “Pioneer talked me into entering a yield contest. The yield was 279 bushels. That didn’t mean anything to me until they told me I’d won,” he said.

“This is the first year since that I haven’t entered

October Plea Day Hearings The following cases were heard before Judge Tom Hughes in plea day hearings held in DeValls Bluff on Monday, October 19 for the Southern District. Due to the implementation of a new computer program at the Clerk’s office in Des Arc, the Northern District Plea Day Hearings will be published next week.

Southern District Roger Wallace charged with Probation Revocation.

Hearing set for January 30, 2016.

Victor Penn charged with Theft of Property-lost, mislaid or delivered by mistake. Failed to Appear.

Issue Warrant.

Madison Walker, charged with Theft of Property and Criminal Trespassing. Failed to Appear. Issue Warrant.

David Swartz charged with Fleeing. Reset for November 16, 2015.

Castleberry Brooks charged with Delivery of a Schedule VI Controlled Substance.

Jason Howell charged with Delivery of Methamphetamine or Cocaine x2.

Reset for November 16, 2015.

Timothy Eddins charged with Theft of Property. Jeffery Linam charged with Theft of Property x 4. Reset for November 16, 2015.

Necko Langhorn charged with Rape, Sexual Assault, Sexual AssaultSecond Degree x2. Plea and Arraignment set for November 16, 2015.

Bruce A. Smith charged with Possession of

Methamphetamine or Cocaine with Purpose to Deliver x2 and Probation Revocation. Hearing set for October 20, 2015.

Harold C. Scott charged with Possession of Firearms by Certain Persons. Failed to Appear.

Issue Warrant.

Mcadoo Michael charged with Possession of Firearms by Certain Persons and Possession of substance.

Controlled Reset for November 16, 2015.

it. This year was just disappointing since we didn’t hit over 3oo bushels.

Although we didn’t get it this year, we hit 100-bushel wheat for three consecutive years-2012 through 2014” In 2014, Galloway set a dryland grain sorghum record at 179 bushels.

As for soybeans, Galloway said that they always make good yields. I’ve entered the Grow for the Green contest every year and was on the podium.

But never hit that magical 100 bushels. Last year, Galloway cut 99.63 bushelsright on the cusp. “That really made us want to bear down and get it done this year,” Galloway said.

They planted soybeans a bit earlier this year. “People ask all the time what the secret is for high yields.

There are no silver bullets but one thing we did this year was used an inoculant. I feel that paid bigger than I realized,” Galloway said.

This year, Galloway hit nearly 109 bushels with Pioneer 46T21. They were planted on April 29, 2015.

“We planted 140,000 and ended up with a final population of 120,000. They were planted twin-row on 38 inches,” Perry stated.

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In the Matter of Charles Franklin Stallings, Deceased No. PR2015-013A NOTICE OF FILING OF ESTATE AND FILING OF CLAIMS Estate of Charles Stallings, deceased Last known address of decedent: 244 South Charles Street, Hazen, Ar 72064 Date of Death: September 6, 2014.

The undersigned filed an affidavit for collection of small estate by distributees on the 1st day of June, 2015.

All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate. Provided, that claims for injury or death caused by the negligence of the decedent shall be filed within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate.

This notice first published the 15th day of October, 2015.

Eric R. Kennedy, P.A. By: Eric R. Kennedy Attorney for the Estate P, O, Box 1113 Des Arc, AR 72040 (870) 256-4144

Ruth Ann Stallings Affiant 244 South Charles St. Hazen, AR 72064 10/15/2c

In the Circuit Court of Prairie County, Arkansas SOUTHERN DISTRICT THIRD DIVISION In the Matter of Augustine F. Melkovitz, Deceased No. PR2015-020 NOTICE OF FILING OF ESTATE AND FILING OF CLAIMS Estate of Augustine F. Melkovitz, deceased Last known address of decedent: 17 Nob View Circle, Little Rock, Ar 72205 Date of Death: August 4, 2014.

The undersigned filed an affidavit for collection of small estate by distributees on the 14th day of October, 2015.

All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate. Provided, that claims for injury or death caused by the negligence of the decedent shall be filed within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate.

This notice first published the 22nd day of October, 2015.

Eric R. Kennedy, P.A. By: Eric R. Kennedy Attorney for the Estate P. O. Box 1113 Des Arc, AR 72040 (870) 256-4144

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Keep hats on; don’t raise glasses; USPS delivery stays inconsistent, late The front page article in the Sept. 10 issue of the Journal complemented the US Postal Service (with a “Hats Off ” headline) for its achievement of “next-day delivery” of the Sept. 3 Journal on Sept. 4 to ten towns, including Alma in northwest Arkansas. (see first column below).

However, chart shows that delivery of the 9/10, 9/17 and 9/24 Journals became progressively worse each week; followed by some improvement with the 10/1 Journal. But then the 10/8 Journal wasn’t delivered to Cabot, Carlisle, Lonoke, Stuttgart and Ward until Tues., 10/13 (3 days later than the previous week). Worse yet was Jacksonville, which didn’t receive 10/8 Journal until a whole week later (Oct. 15). Deliveries requiring 4 days or longer are shown in RED (online paper only) . . . the more Red, worse the deliveries.

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In spite of a “commitment” from the USPS North Little Rock Distribution Center, McCain Blvd. to improve delivery to Beebe, Cabot, Carlisle, Conway, Jacksonville, Lonoke, Searcy, Stuttgart and Ward; it has not happened as of this date. However, there was improvement for the following eight zip codes (delivery of 10/8 issue on Fri., 10/9 was confirmed with individual subscribers): Little Rock 72204 72207 72205 72118 72206 72223

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3. Jacksonville subscribers received Oct. 8 paper Thurs., Oct 15 (7-day delivery) 4. At least one North Little Rock subcriber had not received his Oct. 1 paper as of 10/21 (20 days and counting) !

NOTE: To avoid slow postal delivery . . . Receive the Journal “ONLINE” and read the paper on Thursdays. In meantime, be assured that we ARE still pursuing improved delivery with the USPS!

D ES ARC & G IFFITHVILLE D ELIVERIES It is only fair that the Journal accept its responsibility for papers delivered locally. Several factors, including actual time paper is completed Wednesday night or early Thursday morning, mechanical problems during printing, or delay in vehicular trip from Stuttgart where paper is printed - all impact on when printed papers are delivered to the post office and local stores. A 30-60 minute delay in delivery impacts everything from papers placed in postoffice boxes to subscribers on routes maybe not receiving their papers until Friday, instead of the Thursday objective. (An extremely tight schedule and tightened postal requirements are leaving absolutely no margin for error).

To circumvent any slow USPS delivery, or compensate for late printing; Griffithville papers are now being delivered directly by Journal staff before Thursday’s 1:00 pm closing, or by NLT 10:00 am Friday morning.

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Monitor editor sharesWoodruff County history at October meeting of Hypsion Club Club plans Veterans program in November

Doug Estes, center, with commendation. Also pictured is State Police Commissioner Frank Guinn, at left and Colonel Bill Bryant at right

Doug Estes receives commendation from Arkansas State Police Corporal Doug Estes, of Des Arc, received a commendation during the Arkansas State Police Commission meeting held in May of this year.

Captain Steve Coppinger gave an overview of the incident for which Corporal Doug Estes was nominated for an Official Commendation.

He stated between January 2012 and May 2014, Corporal Doug Estes, the lone special agent assigned to the Cyber Crimes Unit managed and/or investigated 146 cases of internet and other technology-facilitated crimes against children, executed 42 state and federal search and seizure warrants in those cases, secured 33 federal indictments against predators creating, possessing, and distributing videos and photographs horrifically memorializing the rape and sexual assault of children and recovered digital evidence substantiating the rape and sexual assault

of children from 147 smartphones and other digital storage devices.

Corporal Estes' investigative efforts are responsible for the identification and rescue of ten child rape and sexual assault victims, both male and female, ranging in age from 6 to 16. Eight of the children lived in Arkansas, one lived in Texas and the other lived in Missouri.

Since first being assigned to the Cyber Crimes Unit, Corporal Estes has acted as field coordinator for other detectives, investigators, and special agents from various federal, county and local law enforcement agencies throughout the Eastern District of Arkansas.

This is a huge responsibility as Corporal Estes does not hold a supervisor's rank or receive that level of compensation for his work efforts. Corporal Estes expends all of his investigative efforts on rescuing these victimized chil-

dren and arresting and prosecuting the predators responsible for the victimization. Colonel William J. Bryant presented an Official Commendation to Corporal Doug Estes.

Doug and wife, Laura, have 5 boys, Drew, Tanner, Eastyn, Emersyn and Everett and are expecting a girl, Eloise Dailey, in the coming weeks.

Doug is the son of David and Norma Estes of DeWitt.

The Hypsion Club of Cotton Plant had their October meeting on the 12th at the clubhouse.

The meeting was called to order by President Jerry Lacefield. Following a short business meeting the program was turned over to program leader Rosetta Lockhart. Rosetta introduced Paula Barnett, Publisher and Manager of the Woodruff County Monitor ,weekly newspaper at McCrory.

Paula spoke on behalf of the Woodruff County Historical Society, of which she is editor, and the yearbooks they publish each year of the history of Woodruff County.

Paula and sister, Maryln were raised in the Wiville community by parents Upton and Nellie Harmon.

She stated that from an early age she loved to read.

She said she spent a lot of time on the school bus, and she spent that time reading. Throughout her school years, she believes she read all the books in both elementary and high school libraries including the classics. Paula said she was influenced by so many people, and Mrs. Pat Stewmon really stood out to her as someone who always encouraged her to write.

Paula is a 1968 graduate of Cotton Plant High School.

The Historical Society of Woodruff County has published a yearbook for a number of years, and she

has worked on it for the last 13 and number 14 is in the works. This yearbook should be ready for purchase in February 2016.

The books are available for $15 if picked up at the Monitor or $20 if mailed.

She said, “Woodruff County has a wealth of information from old newspapers and people sharing pictures and stories from the past.� The books, like the newspaper, cover the county and all the communities present and past.

Paula said she enjoys doing research and has written a number of books with historical background.

She said her husband has always supported her in her work and writing and without him there behind her, it would be difficult to have accomplished so many good things in her life.

People are asked to become involved with the making of the books by sharing stories, family pictures, scrapbooks from the past of families and friends. “There is always a need for church pictures and histories, along with Veterans’ stories for those who have served their country through the years,�

Paula stated, “if you have information you would like to share contact me at the Monitor (870)731-2263 and I will scan your treasures and give you back the original right there.�

Paula Barnett

This was a very interesting program to all those in attendance and to learn how you can share your family's history with others for generations to come.

Following the program, hostesses Helen Fields and Rosetta Lockhart served delicious refreshments of sweets and non-sweets to members and guests. The clubhouse was beautifully decorated in the fall harvest theme. As members and guests enjoyed the refreshments, they shared stories of the past.

The next meeting will be November 9. It will be a Veterans program at 2 pm at the Cotton Plant Cemetery, weather permitting, and the public is encouraged to attend ant take part in the special time of honor and remembrance. Refreshments will be served at the Clubhouse following the program.

Highway Commission approves bid for Monroe County project The Arkansas State Highway Commission has approved a bid for improvements to roadways in Monroe County, according to Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) officials and Monroe County Judge Larry Taylor.

The purpose of the project is to surface 1.3 miles of County Roads 38 and 61, east of Clarendon.

Salt Creek Paving & Construction Company, Inc. of Benton was awarded the contract at $176,260.16.

Construction should begin in two to four weeks, weather permitting. Completion is expected in late 2015.

This county road project is funded through the State Aid Road Program established by the legislature and administered by the State Aid Division of the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department. This program provides approximately $20 million annually from the state motor fuels tax to assist counties with projects of their choosing on the county road system.

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Eldridge pledges honesty to run Michael R. Wickline Arkansas Democrat-Gazette AUGUSTA — Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Conner Eldridge has called for increasing federal tax credits for small businesses to provide health insurance and said both Republicans and Democrats are wrong about the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The former U.S. attorney for the Western District of Arkansas said the national debt had tripled from $6 trillion to $18 trillion since Republican U.S. Sen. John Boozman assumed federal office in 2001.

Boozman of Rogers served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2001-2011 and has been in the U.S. Senate since then.

“We are going to be crystal clear in this campaign. There is not going to be any finesse,” Eldridge told about 80 people as he stood on a truck trailer in front of his family’s Eldridge Supply Co. during what was billed as the formal launch of his campaign. He announced his bid to oust Boozman in a news release and in interviews on Sept. 9.

“You’re not going to have to wonder where I stand on an issue. There is not going to be any talking out of both sides of our mouths. We are going to be clear. We are going to be unequivocal, and we are going to set out what we are going to go get done,” he said.

Eldridge of Fayetteville said people in Washington and in politics “act like you’ve got to be either completely for every part of the [Affordable Care Act], or you’ve got to be completely against it.

“We’ve got to reject that because the truth is we need legitimate debate. We need results. We need honesty in this, and we don’t need to be painted with somebody else’s words,” he said.

President Barack Obama, a Democrat, signed the federal law in 2010. Boozman voted against the law, which is often referred to as “Obamacare,” and has since voted to repeal it.

Eldridge said many people in both political parties are wrong.

“Republicans are wrong to insist on repeal and offer no solutions to what they would do with the problems in our health-care system,” he said.

About 200,000 low-income Arkansans have health insurance as a result of the work of former Gov. Mike Beebe, a Democrat, and Democratic and Republican leaders on the private option, which uses federal Medicaid dollars to purchase private insurance for low-income people under the federal law, Eldridge said.

But, he said, “Democrats are just as wrong to insist that the law is perfect.” Eldridge said small businesses have had to bear tremendous costs as a result of the federal law.

“We should increase the tax credits that small businesses get so health insurance can be provided without having to cut jobs,” he said. “Those are the kinds of things we’ve got to dig into issues on and find common-sense solutions that get things done and makes sense to all sides and makes sense to our state and our country.”

Boozman’s campaign manager Chris Caldwell said increased tax credits for small businesses to provide health insurance “will do nothing to stop the jobkilling regulation, reckless spending, and reduced access that Obamacare has created.”

“I am not surprised that a person who spent the last five years serving the President is supporting this failed plan,” Caldwell said in a written statement. “Senator Boozman will continue to fight for real healthcare reform that empowers Arkansans, reduces healthcare cost and get our economy working again. That starts with a full repeal of Obamacare.”

Afterward, Eldridge declined to say whether he would have voted for or against the Affordable Care Act. “I wasn’t in the Senate in 2010, and I think the focus of this campaign needs to be on where we are today,” Eldridge said, reiterating that he opposes repealing the law.

He declined to say whether he favors eliminating federal funding for Planned Parenthood, which has become a contentious topic since anti-abortion group Center for Medical Progress released edited clips of conversations with Planned Parenthood executives, doctors and staff members in other states discussing how much money the organization would receive for providing various fetal parts for medical research.

The U.S. House voted in September to halt the federal dollars Planned Parenthood receives, but Democrats blocked similar Senate legislation in August. Some conservative lawmakers had demanded that a stopgap spending bill be used to strip Planned Parenthood of federal money, but the bill passed without that provision.

Eldridge said Saturday that the federal government doesn’t need to be shut down over the issue. He said he supports the federal Hyde Amendment that bars federal funding of abortions except in limited cases and said “services provided to women, and particularly to poor women, need to continue.”

Boozman has voted to eliminate federal funding for Planned Parenthood.

Eldridge also said Saturday that “in Washington, they brag the budget deficit has declined [and that] we should have a big party.”

He said the federal government’s budget deficit is about $600 billion this year, and “in Washington, they say we wouldn’t complain as much about them if we knew all the great things they were doing to help us.

“In Arkansas we know better. We know that we’ve got $18 trillion in debt and that debt has tripled from the time my opponent took office,” Eldridge said. “It is time we start doing something about it now.”

He said both political parties are to blame.

“The facts are that somebody who has been there for over a decade does bear responsibility for much of what has happened,” he said.

But, Caldwell said, “It’s rich with irony that a former Obama appointee would blame someone else for the president’s unprecedented escalation of debt.”

“Sen. Boozman has continually worked to reduce the debt that Obama has [racked] up. He supports the balanced budget amendment, authored an appropriations bill that [reins] in spending at rogue agencies like the IRS and voted in favor of the Senate-passed budget that balances in ten years without raising taxes.

Obama and the Democrats in Washington have no ground to stand on when it comes to fiscal responsibility,” Caldwell said in a written statement.

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Rita Dobson addresses crowd at Gumbo Gala

Republican Gumbo Gala well attended On Saturday evening, October 17, the Prairie County Republican Party hosted a Gumbo Gala fundraiser. It was held at the elementaty school cafetorium in Des Arc with good attendance and great food, Chairman Rita Dobson of Des Arc said.

Due to illness, Congressman Rick Crawford, scheduled as the guest speaker, was unable to attend. Cong. Crawford contacted Chairman Dobson on Monday to give his apologies and will make plans to attend an event here at a future date.

In the absence of Cong. Crawford, Tommy Land, Chairman of the Republican Party from the First Congressional District, was there and gave a report on the progress being made in the First District.

A special guest was Ms. Karilyn Brown, Republican State Representative from Sherwood. Ms. Brown spoke about the work of the state representatives at the Capital. She also told of her connection to Des Arc from her younger years.

The Republican Prairie County Clerk, Vanessa Peters and Matt Sterling, a Republican Justice of the Peace in Prairie County, were also in attendance.

Dobson expressed a big thanks to Stan Ferguson of Des Arc and several others who helped to make the event a success. A special Thanks to Mrs. William Anderson who baked several desserts to complete the meal catered by Cajun’s Express.

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