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ACTIVITIES CALENDAR FRI., OCTOBER 7 Mayor Jim Garth has proclaimed Friday, Oct. 7, “Go Pink for the Cure Day” THURS. & FRI., OCT. 6&7 Jr. Football-6 pm at home with LR Parkview Fri-Sr. Football 7 pm at home with EPC

FRI., OCTOBER 7 Fifth Quarter after Des Arc vs EPC football game Family Worship Center

SAT., OCT. 8, 6:00PM Movie: God’s Not Dead-2 DeValls Bluff Comm. Ctr.

MON.,OCT.10, HOLIDAY Columbus Day, is a federal holiday. Courthouses and other offices closed.

MON.,OCT.10,8:30/1:00 Flu Shots administered DAES morning DAHS afternoon WED-FRI, OCT. 12-14 Nine Weeks Testing Des Arc High School

WED.,OCT. 19,7:30-5:30 Mass Flu Clinic Drive-thru or Walk-in P.C. Fairgrounds

SAT., OCT. 22, 1:00 PM Class of 1964 Reunion Amer. Ag Bldg. Evening meal at Dondies

SAT., OCT. 29 9:00 A.M. Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival Courthouse Square

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Frank Adams, 87, Searcy Marcus Davidson, 71, Searcy Scott Endres, 48, Stuttgart Terry Fields, 60, McCrory Amanda B. Harris, 31, Lonoke & Calif. John McGowan, 92, Arizona Rickey Martin, 65, Brinkley Bobby Joe Martin, Sr., 72, Stuttgart David Nelson, 57, Beebe Cherry Wilson, 67, Augusta

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School Board gives annual public report The Des Arc Board of Education met in its regular scheduled meeting on Monday, September 26 in Superintendent Nick Hill’s office. First order of business was to present the annual report to the public. The report was given by Dena Rooks, elementary principal, Bruce Guthrie, high school principal and Supt. Hill. Superintendent Hill gave the School District Financial, Federal Programs Financial, Activities Funds Financial, and Lunchroom Financial statements and the August Operating Fund Warrants. A unanimous vote followed approving the submission of the finanical report for audit. Five items were discussed and a unanimous vote carried: (1) The Board voted to approve the ACSIP plan and Statement of Assurance for Federal Programs (2) Approved contract with The Sunshine School (3) Approved the Annual Financial Report for 201516 and the budget for 201617 as presented. (4) Approved the Minority Recruitment Plan as presented. (5) The Board was reorganized for the 2016-17 school year. The following were voted in as officers: Kent Childers, President of the Board; Billy Hinson, Vice President of the Board,

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This view looking east across Howard Eans Rd, north of Des Arc and 2 miles east of Hwy 11 N, shows piles of mulched tree limbs and stumps left over from the recently begun clearing of Diamond Pipeline’s easement in nearby areas, including the King Place woods. At left are large timbers to be placed over soft ground for heavy construction equipment traffic. Also in view are overhead flags stretched between poles on either side of the road marking the 100’± easement crossing road at a NW / SE angle.

Mass Flu Clinic is set for Oct. 19

Mayor Windle Porter purchases stamps from Tina Tipton, PSE Clerk at Griffithville PO Post offices nationwide began their annual “Breast Cancer Awareness Month” October 1. When the Griffithville post office opened last Saturday at 9:00 am, the town’s mayor purchased the first sheet of twenty 60¢ first class “Stamp out Cancer” stamps. By law, 70% of the net amount raised is given to the National Institutes of Health - and 30% is given to the Medical Research Program at the Dept. of Defense. From its inception July 29, 1998 thru August 2016, the stamp has raised over $82.9 million for breast cancer research. They are available individually for 60¢ or in

sheets of twenty for $12 - at all Arkansas post offices, online at www.usps.com or by telephone at 1.800.STAMP.24. The stamp, pictured above left, has a depiction of the “Mythical Goddess of the Hunt” (note her reaching over shoulder for arrow). Mrs. Jeremy Tipton commutes daily from her home in Hazen, and is a recent new postal employee who began her first assignment as Griffithville PSE Clerk in early June this year. Windle Porter, Griffithville’s mayor for the past 10 years, was first elected in Nov. 2006 - and again in 2010 and 2014.

Prairie County’s Mass Flu Clinic will be held Wednesday, October 19. at the Prairie County Fairgrounds, advises Prairie County Health Department administrator, Rose Marie Knupp. The health department staff will be administering the flue shots starting at 7:20 a. m. and continuing through 5:30 p. m. Knupp urges everyone to take advantage of this county-wide clinic. The Fairgrounds is located on Hwy. 249 West off Highway 11 South. A drivethu and a walk-in station will be provided for your convenience. Knupp advised, “You may also stop by the Prairie County Health Department in Des Arc to get your flu shot during regular business hours, Monday through Friday. However, please call ahead so our

staff will be prepared to accommodate you.” According to Knupp, “Influenza viruses are spread person to person through coughing, sneezing and by touching objects that have the virus on them. “Infection rates are higher among school-aged youth than among adults. However, adults are more prone to develop complications. “Once infected, it takes one to four days for a person to develop symptoms. Symptoms are fever, headache, cough, muscle pain, sore throat, runny nose, diarrhea and vomiting. “For treatment, call your doctor and take antiviral medication if it’s recommended. “The best way to prevent influenza is to get a flu shot every year,” said Knupp.

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A hugh amount of newly mulched wood sits directly across Hwy 38 from the County Annex in Des Arc and is FREE for public taking, but must be self-loaded (no county equipment available for use). The mulch, which is being deposited by Excel Mulching out of Louisiana, is a limb / stump by-product from clearing nearby easements for the coming Diamond Pipeline from Oklahoma to Memphis

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And while America fiddles over Trump & Hillary, Alleppo “Burns”

What is an Alleppo, you say? Prior to July 2012 when it became a key battleground in the country’s 5-year civil war, it was Syria’s largest city with a population of over 2 million people, as well as one of the world’s oldest continually inhabited cities, being mentioned in Egyptian texts from the 20th Century BC. No one knows what the population is anymore, as the city has been devastated by government and Russian bombing.

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amer Attar, a surgeon who lives in Chicago and worked recently in Aleppo, wrote a column for the New York Times last month describing the horrors he’s seen in the city’s hospitals. Here’s an excerpt: “My weeks in Aleppo are intense. In Chicago, where I specialize in surgical oncology, I see one patient at a time. In Aleppo, I see 20 at once. You live your life one massacre to the next: of children at school, or of families sleeping at home or shopping at a market. We hear the jets screech by, the helicopters whirring in the sky, the mortars launching, then the bombs exploding ... followed by sirens and screaming. “The screaming seems never to end, some days. So many people pushing throught the entrance. There are never enough beds, so patients have to share gurneys or lie on the floor. Sometimes, there is no place to step, with patients lying on floors smeared with blood and strewn with body parts.”

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Thursday, October 12, 1950

he Korean War hit Des Arc broadside this Tuesday, Oct. 10, when Army Engineers, making a three million dollar cut in Arkansas waterway projects as part of a much larger reduction in the federal appropriations ordered by Congress, included the $228,000 levee for Des Arc. The engineers explained, “This is due to an economic move by Congress for National Defense.” Des Arc leaders have been working to get this levee built for many years as flood water quite often endangers the city’s water and sewer system in the south section of the town. This town founded in 1810 has survived many White River floods. Joe Sanner Jr. of the Sand Hill Community, five miles east of Des Arc, harvested his 1 1/3acre test plot of corn Tuesday. The result was 97 bushels from the plot. He reports this is as much as he formerly raised on three acres. Joe attends the “Veterans On the Farm Training” program held at the Cotton Plant School. The Des Arc School Chapter of FHA (Future Homemakers) was represented at the MidSouth Fair in Memphis by four girls modeling dresses they had made in the style show. They were Wanda Lee Holloway, cotton school dress; Mary Sue Gipson, wool church dress; Barbara Dean Roe, cotton sport dress; and Carolyn Wray, wool sport dress. A local man was fined $100 and six months in jail by Justice of the Peace J. B. Garth for carrying a pistol, and $50 and three months in jail for disturbing the peace at his home here Monday night.

C. M. Huggler, engineer in the Des Arc District Soil Conservation Service office, received delivery of a new twotone green four-door Styleline Chevrolet from Wray Brothers last Saturday. The Des Arc Band Boosters met Tuesday night in the band room. Among the projects for raising funds, the first will be a Sock Hop at the Edwards Skating Rink next Wednesday night, Oct. 18. Mrs. J. E. Eakin, Mrs. Ralph Greer and Mrs. Harvey Nall, Des Arc school teachers, attended the Delta Kappa Gamma luncheon and meeting at the Hotel Rusher in Brinkley last Saturday. Charles Evans, who has been assistant manager at the Des Arc Kroger Store, started Monday as manager of the Kroger Store in DeValls Bluff. He will move his family there soon. Mrs. Kermit Taylor is replacing Evans at Des Arc. Approximately 100 members were present at the regular PTA meeting Tuesday afternoon at the Des Arc School. An interesting and helpful discussion on the fundamentals of a wellrun home was presented along with a panel consisting of Mrs. Eagle Boyd,, Mrs. Robert Edwards, Mrs. L. E. Hinson and Mrs. Kermit Taylor. The PTA will sponsor the Halloween Carnival at the school again this year. H. C. (Henry Cecil) Bragg, 19, graduate of Des Arc High School in 1949, has been called by the Army Reserves. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Bragg, who own and operate the White River Grocery here. H. C. joined the ARC while attending Ark. State Teachers College last year.

Thursday, October 8, 1981

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he Ponderosa Champion-ship Rodeo out of Lamar, Colo., will be here Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17-18, for two performances Saturday and one Sunday. The rodeo will be set up south of Holloway’s Shell Station in west Des Arc. The show is being brought here by producer and manager, Fred Stewart, who is married to a former Des Arc girl, Clara Joyce Burnett. He is riding in the rodeo at the Arkansas Livestock Show in Little Rock this week. The rodeo is being sponsored by Burson Bethell American Legion Post 19 and Moore-Johnson VFW Post 5024, headed by C. J. Rister and Alta Holloway.

stock has been purchased from Homer Ridout by Oscar Tozer and Treas M. Ferguson of Beebe, effective Oct. 1. Their wives will be helping them in the business. Rita Bell, reporter for the seventh grade, announces that the class is having a “Hobo Day” on Saturday, Oct. 10. The students will do your yard work, house work, etc. for a reasonable fee to raise money for their treasury.

Members of the Des Arc Teen Club have re-elected Roger Ham-brick president. Other officers are Steve Branham, vice president, and Diana Carlock, secretary. “The Moonlighters”, a six-piece band, has been engaged for a Activities this week also Thanksgiving party and include a visit from Gover- again during the Christnor Orval Faubus, who will mas holidays. be a guest at a barbecue at Des Arc FFA Chapter the rodeo grounds. The met Monday night to elect barbecue is free to the citiand plan a hay officers zens of this community. The governor has assured ride. Officers elected were County Representative Steve Branham, president; John P. Bethell that he will Steve Sanner, vice president; Freddy Holloway, be here. treasurer; Preston AddiBill Pasley of the Oak son, secretary; Ricky HamPrairie Community on the brick, reporter; J. D. Bell, Guy Mitchell farm, has Sentinel; Calvin Baldwin is purchased the old front adviser. auditorium of the First The Des Arc Senior EaBaptist Church in Des Arc. The site is being cleared gles defeated the Beebe for a new brick auditorium Badgers 33-13 there Friday and sanctuary to be built night. Quarterback Russell Ewing and John Wayne in the near future. Cunningham, halfback, At the regular meeting sparked the offense. Also of the Des Arc School scoring for Des Arc were Board, Johnie Smith of Donnie Cobb, Tony Raney, Hickory Plains was re- and Johnny Keller. elected president. Also reSam A. Weems, presielected were Paul Eans, secretary; R. L. Morton, dent of the Des Arc Kiwasecretary-treasurer; and nis Club, said James Ford, superintendent, Mrs. Boice (Elsie) Minton, school assistant secretary. Mrs. and Jerry Turner, principal, Minton’s office was held were guests at the dinner the past year by Bob Nor- meeting last night at the man. The oath of office Cozy Cafe. The speaker was given to the two newly was Bill Cleaver, past preselected board members, ident of the Little Rock KiRayford Jenkins and Johnie wanis Club. Staff Sergeant Marvin E. Smith, by County Clerk Billy M. Garth. Evans, son of Mr. and Mrs. New Cafes: Alta Hol- Jess L. Evans of Rt 1, Grifloway Jr. is opening a new fithville, has completed cafe at his Shell Servicen- the special U. S. Air Force ter Station in west Des Arc. recruiter course at LackThe Sportsman’s One-Stop land AFB, Texas Cafe and sporting goods

crew of 12 people with a contractor out of Henderson, Texas, are at this time getting a drilling site ready for Sunmark, a major oil company out of Texas. The drilling site is located on the Pioneer Farm east of Des Arc in Prairie County, approximately one mile west of Little Dixie. A triple deck timber road has been constructed into the drilling site. The total project will continue 24 hours a day for a period in excess of three months. One CPR class has started and two more are scheduled, according to Prairie County Red Cross chairman Bob Huffstickler. Classes are being instructed by Marvin Speight, a faculty member at Arkansas State University, Beebe. Local talent in competition at the Arkansas State Fair include Lisa McFarlin, dance; Kathy Eagle, piano; Melanie Nail, vocal; and boys ensemble, Mike Nail, Billy Pearson, Doug Hambrick, Donald and Darrell Turner. Anthony Fisher is pictured with a 17 3/4 lb. buffalo caught on a trot line with minnows at Lake Des Arc on Sunday, Oct. 4. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Nathan Fisher.

daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Joe Patterson, was crowned Princess Rice V on Monday, Oct. 5, at the Hazen High School auditorium. The contest was held in conjunction with the Hazen Rice Festival. Ernest Trice, Cubmaster, met with parents in an organizational meeting of Troop 91 Cubscouts. Two troops in the process of being organized are led by Mrs. Charlene Bradford and Mrs. Mary Kay Jones. Donna Swinney and Brenda Smith will also be working with the groups. J. C. George, chairman of the Prairie County Board of Election Commissioners, which also includes Leo Simmons, secretary, and Mrs. Faye Sickel, member, met Sept. 28 for the purpose of designating Quorum Court districts. The U. S. Postal Service has ruled an increase in First Class Postage rates from 18 cents to 20 cents. Postage to mail a first class letter has increased from 3 cents in 1917 to 20 cents in 1981. R. J. Greenewood’s band “Sugar Britches” will be playing at Langley’s Restaurant in Des Arc Oct. 9 and 10, 9-1 Friday; 8-12 Saturday, Call for reservations; kitchen open after band quits playing. Narvel Felts, recording star, will present a country western dance-show Oct. 9, 9 to 1, at Sutton’s Restaurant and Lounge in DeValls Bluff. Call for reservations.

Peggy Lufkin, a student of Foothills Vocational Technical School, is recipient of the Minna Lea Norman Scholarship award for the 1981-82 Des Arc Junior Eagles school year. The tuition ran their record to 4 and scholarship is given by 1 with a win Tuesday the family of Mrs. Nornight over the Beebe Junman in her memory. ior Badgers, 14-2. RodThe Des Arc High ney Burnett was named School Stage Band was Tackle of the Week; David the attraction for Cake Treadwell, Guard and Walk participants in Nose Man, Player of the downtown Des Arc on Week; and Bryan Taylor, Saturday. Tight End and Defensive Miss Shelly Patterson, Back, Player of the Week.

Last week’s 9/29 Mystery photos Identified Special Thanks to H.K. Garth for permission to use photos and ID’s from his 2005 book, “A History of Des Arc High School” CORRECTION The “1954 Cheerleaders” photo identified here last week incorrectly stated: “Eagles didn’t become the school’s adopted mascot until football was revived in 1954 under superintendent .... “. However, H.K. Garth’s book “A History of DAHS” states on Pg 90: “It appears that the school mascot (EAGLES) was officially adopted during the late thirties when Jimmy Rogers was the coach”.

First Beta Club at DAHS . . . 1941-42

Senior Cheerleaders, 2002-2003

Front row, from left: David Pay, Mary Brown Gattinger, Emogene Morrison, Ellen Morrow (Sponsor), Charles Calhoun, Colene Outlaw, James Pay and Gene Horne Back row: R. L. Morton, Charles Bacon, Emma Jene Calley, Carolyn Caskey, Ellen Bess Caskey, Lurlyne Greer and Billy Logsdon

From left, sitting in front: Kristen McBride and Megan Wallace; Kneeling in middle: Kelcie Skarda, Hannah Moon and Chelsae Ford; Standing in back: Rosalyn Hourston, Shaquisha Mosby, Beth Ann Mullen, Britteny Baxter, Libby Furnell, Latoya Williams and Shawna Cook

Original photo courtesy of Charles Bacon

and New Mystery photos for October 6 .... Individuals identified next week

Football Cheerleaders - 1950’s

DAHS Paper Staff - 1990’s

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O B I T U A R I E S Cherry Wilson dies at Augusta Cherry Elaine (Webb) Harlan Wilson of Augusta, Arkansas departed this life Monday, September 26, 2016 at Unity Health Hospital in Searcy, Arkansas at the age of 67. She was born April 27, 1949 in Chowchilla, California the daughter of George Jefferson and Ruby May (Everett) Webb. Cherry’s family moved to Arkansas when she was of a young age. She began working at Phillips Van Heusen in Augusta in the early 1960’s until 1986 when she began work at Van Heusen in Brinkley. Cherry moved to Tuscon, Arizona in September 1989 and established a career as a Veterinarian Technician. She and her second husband, Brian Wilson, bought a home in Augusta, Arkansas in 1997. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, and taking them to all of their sporting events, including cheerleading, track, football, and basketball. She loved watching the Augusta Red Devils play, no matter if it was hot, cold, win, or lose. Cherry loved her cats and dog Lollie. She enjoyed attending church and singing in the choir. Cherry was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, William Webb, George Webb, Terrance Webb, and Charles Webb; two sisters, Florence Webb and May (Webb) Newell; two sons, Robert Allan Harlan and Billy William Harlan Survivors include one daughter, Shelly Ann Harlan of Maumelle, Arkansas; four grandsons, one granddaughter, two great-grandsons; one bro-ther, John Allan (Kay) Webb of Bristol, Florida; two sisters, Patricia Hodge of Berryville, Arkansas and Sandy (Autry) Arnold of Evening Shade, Arkansas; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 29, at the First Baptist Church in Augusta with Lary Tidball officiating. Interment followed in Augusta Memorial Park at Augusta by Wilson Thompson Funeral Home. Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Clifton Arnold, Austin Wilson, Caleb Smart, James Hitt, Caleb Hitt, Curtis Hitt, and William Harlan.

David Nelson was employee with City of Beebe David Nelson, age 57, went to be with his Lord September 24, 2016. David worked for the city of Beebe for the last 38 years. He served in just about every capacity within the city, currently working for the Beebe Police Department and served on the Beebe Fire Department. He was a member of the Mt. Arrat Baptist church. He was also a Blackbelt in karate and loved playing baseball, football and volleyball. David was an avid wrestling fan. David is survived by the love of his life, Deidra; one son, Christopher David Nelson; brothers and sisters; O.C. (Becky) Jackson of Beebe, Harold (Mae) Welch of Beebe, Phyllis Johnson of Beebe, Clara (Jerry)Saxton of Little Rock, Patsy Nelson and Virgil Nelson both of Beebe, Garland (Debra) Nelson of Sherwood, Larry Nelson of Hawaii, and Eric Nelson of Beebe. He was preceded in death by his parents; Garland and Gertrude Nelson and one brother Bobby Joe Jackson. In lieu of flowers Memorials may be made to Smith – Westbrook Funeral Home in memory of David. Funeral service were 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 1, at Beebe School Auditorium. Arrangements by SmithWestbrook Funeral Home.

Services held at Cotton Plant Bobby Joe Martin Amanda B. Harris, Terry Fields dies at Stuttgart Lonoke resident, dies at McCrory Saturday for John M. McGowan, Bobby Joe Martin, Sr., 72, Terry Calvin Fields of farmer, lawyer, statesman had relatives here McCrory, of Stuttgart, went to be with Arkansas dethe Lord Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016. He was born in Little Rock July 6, 1944 to Amos M. Martin and Alma Thompson Martin. Bobby loved his family, trains, gardening and the outdoors. He was a member of the Pentecostal Church of God. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers and one sister. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Linda Whittlow Martin; one son, Bobby Joe Martin, Jr. (Jana) of Stillwater, Oklahoma; one daughter, Melinda Tucker (Billy Joe Mitchell, Sr.) of Dewitt; four grandchildren, seven greatgrandchildren; two sisters, Siretha Huffstutlar of Stuttgart and Mary Hafily (Jay) of Dover, Arkansas; three brothers, Thomas Martin (Lois) of Jacksonville, Kenneth Martin of Coy and Jimmy Martin (Barbara) of Hector, Arkansas. Also several nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. Services were Thursday, Sept. 29, at Roller England Funeral Home at 10 a.m. Bro. Herman Edens officiating. Burial followed in Mulberry Cemetery in England.

Scott L. Endres, EMS trainer, dies at Stuttgart Scott Lynn Endres, age 48, of Stuttgart, gained his angel wings on Oct. 1, 2016. He was born on Nov. 13, 1967 to Roland and Lynette Endres, of Stuttgart. He was a loving and caring son, father, medic, friend, teacher and colleague. Scott was a 1986 graduate of Stuttgart High School. After graduating, he chose a field to help others, which was his passion. He did this in so many ways. He was a member of the Governor’s Advisory Council EMS Training Committee, Arkansas Paramedic Society and International Association of Flight Paramedics. He was on the board of directors of National Association of EMS Educators, coordinator for the South Central Arkansas Infant/Child review, the chairman for the Arkansas EMS Training Committee’s Best Practice and Critical Care sub-committee. He was the current president of Arkansas EMS Instructor Society, co-chair for the Arkansas EMS symposium and currently directing the Arkansas Trauma System Educational Video. He was an Arkansas licensed paramedic, adjunct instructor for EMS program at National Park and Critical Care EMT Paramedic. He was also an ACLS/PALS/BLS instructor and a nationally known speaker and educator. Leaving behind years of med-flight, he began work for Survival Flight 7 in Russellville, Arkansas as a flight medic. His love of helping others was second, only to the love he had for his family, especially his children, Ashley and Hunter, and his parents and sister. His job might have kept him busy, but he was very involved with his children and family. Scott was preceded in death by his sister, Sonya Endres; and his grandparents, Fred and Beulah Endres and Ottis and Nell Rogers. He is survived by his parents, daughter Ashley (Jordan) and son, Hunter, all of Stuttgart, numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephew and cousins; and, of course, his extended EMS family. Funeral services were 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5 at Grand Avenue United Methodist Church, with EMS honors. Burial followed at Lone Tree Cemetery.

Amanda Beth Harris, 31, resident of San Francisco, Calif., passed away on Friday, died September 23, 2016. She is the granddaughter of former Des Arc resident, Wanda Pitts, and granddaughter of the late Herbert and Ethel Pitts of the East Side. Amanda will be remembered for her giving spirit, intelligence, and exploration for life. Her ambitions in life took her from coast to coast by working and living in New York City, NY to San Francisco, CA; however, she always called the South, especially Lonoke, Arkansas home. Amanda had many accomplishments in life; 2003 Lonoke High School Salutatorian, an honor graduate from the University of Central Arkansas, as well as an honor graduate from the Clinton School of Public Service. Amanda had a passion for helping others and supporting causes for which she believed in. She used her talents in web design, photography, and communications to create social media outlets to help others. Her greatest passion in life was breaking barriers in the LGBT community by helping others explore their identities and claim their place in society. Most recently, Amanda was named one of the Bay Area's Women to Watch in July 2016 by KQED. They noted “she aims to foster safe and creative spaces for marginalized communities through her strikingly intimate photographs.” She is survived by her mother, Sharon Kay Harris of Little Rock, father and stepmother, Jimmy and Michele Harris of Cabot, brother, Michael Harris of Lonoke, grandparents, Walter and Wanda Harris of Lonoke, and Jim and Ruby Haney of Atlanta Georgia, three aunts, one uncle, and five cousins. She had relatives at Des Arc including aunts, Christine Pitts and Betty Newton. Memorial services wereheld at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 1, at Boyd Funeral Home, in Lonoke.

parted this life Monday, September 26, 2016, in the comfort of his home surrounded by family and friends. He was born January 25, 1956 at Newport, Arkansas, the son of Calvin Terry and Ruth Ellen (Williams) Fields. Mr. Fields graduated from McCrory High School in 1974, and began work on the family farm. Terry and Patti (Roth) Fields were united in marriage July 24, 1982. He retired after serving 28 years as a Rural Post Carrier for the United States Postal Service. He was very active in the McCrory Church of Christ where he served as a deacon, then as an elder for 16 1/2 years. Terry enjoyed many hobbies through the years. He raised bees and goldfish. He enjoyed woodworking, bottle collecting, Native American artifacts, and baling hay. He raised ducks, turkeys, chickens, sheep, and animals of all kinds. dHis favorite hobby of all was fishing. He was very fond of his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Calvin Terry and Ruth Ellen Fields; one brother, Tom Fields; and one nephew, Dusty Fields. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Patti Fields; two sons, Seth and wife, Amalie, Fields of Paragould, Arkansas and Matthew and wife, Caley, Fields of McCrory; one brother, Mark and wife, Debbie, Fields of McCrory ; one sister-in-law Beth Fields of McCrory; two grandchildren, Allie Brooke Fields of Paragould and Wyatt Calvin Fields of McCrory, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 29, at the McCrory Church of Christ with Brother Matt Clifton officiating. Interment was in Fakes Chapel Cemetery at McCrory. Those honored to serve as pallbearers were Larry Winston, Sam Miller, Don Graves, Tommy Fields, Stephen Fields, and Nathan Dabbs.

Rickey L. Martin, Marcus Davidson, Tri-County driver, Searcy resident dies at Brinkley Marcus Dewayne Rickey Lynn Martin, age 65, of Brinkley passed away in Little Rock, Arkansas on Sunday October 2, 2016. A son of the late John E. and Viola Martin, Rickey was born in Brinkley on November 13, 1950. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church, where he served as a member of the Worship Choir, was a former Sunday School teacher, the Men’s Fellowship Committee and a Youth Group Volunteer. Rickey served his country in the United States Army National Guard and was employed as a truck driver for Tri-County Farmers Association in Brinkley. He formerly worked in farming, Boots Miley Minnow Farm, Arkla Gas and self-employed Antique Business. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Jennifer Oltmann Martin of Brinkley; son, Kane (Emily) Martin of Little Rock, daughter, Hannah (Mat-thew) Catlett of Marvell; grandson, Casher Catlett of Marvell; brother, Phil (Arlene) Martin of Brinkley; sister, Barbara (Howard) Miller of Forrest City. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, John E. Martin, Jr., Samuel E. Martin and Jerry D. Martin; sisters, Vera McGraw, Ethel Faye Martin and Virginia Jackson. Services were at 2:00 PM, Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Brinkley. Burial followed at Johnson Cemetery in Wheatley.

“Butch” Davidson, 71, of Searcy, died Friday, September 30, 2016. He was born November 10, 1944 in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Marcus Dean Davidson, Sr. and Lilly Morris Davidson. Marcus is survived by his wife, Carolyn; a son Michael Wayne Davidson and wife Carrie; a daughter Rhonda Feather and husband Scott; one stepson, Bryan Weeden two stepdaughters, Laurie Swain and Cheryl Burnham and husband Jerry; a sister, Martha Cachola and husband Gordon; 11 grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home in Searcy.

John Meehan McGowan II peacefully passed away on September 22, 2016, in Phoenix, Arizona, surrounded by his friends. He was born on February 16, 1924, in Cotton Plant, Arkansas. John was, and was known as, a farmer, lawyer, statesman and, most of all, philanthropist. John attended Gulfport Military Academy in Mississippi, and then graduated from Vanderbilt University. He began his studies of law at the University of Virginia, but due to eye surgery that required a lengthy period of recuperation, he completed his study of law at the University of Arizona from which he received his Juris Doctor degree in 1959. John served on the Washington, D.C., staff of Arizona Congressman John J. Rhodes, Sr. and the staff of Arizona Governor Paul Fannin. He also was Chief of Staff for Arizona Attorney General Gary Nelson. Later, he specialized in government relations for the interests of several banks and other financial institutions. Maintaining his interests in farming and politics, John spent his later years traveling between Phoenix and Arkansas, always making sure to keep up on both. John also was a devoted member of the Knights of Columbus for more than 50 years, a member of the Phoenix Art Museum’s Men’s Art Council, one of the founding members of the St. Vincent de Paul Dining Room in Phoenix, and an active member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Parish in Phoenix. John was preceded in

John M. McGowan death by his brothers Calvin McGowan and James McGowan. He is survived by nieces and nephews; Ann (Curtis) Schooler of College Station, TX, Calvin (Cora) McGowan of San Angelo, TX, Elizabeth (Jim) Blount of Edmond, OK, Jane (Fred) Brigman of San Angelo, TX, James (Joyce) McGowan of Fayetteville, Mary Sue (Stan) Ferguson of Des Arc, John McGowan, II of Fayetteville, and Robert McGowan of Brinkley. Visitation was Friday, September 30 from 6-7 PM, with Rosary at 7pm at Bob Neal & Sons Funeral Home Chapel-Brinkley. Funeral Mass was at 10 am, Saturday, October 1, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church at Brinkley. Burial followed at Cotton Plant Cemetery, where his family began their farming and dry-goods businesses in 1843. You may sign the guestbook at www.bobnealandsons.com In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in John’s memory to St. Vincent de Paul, 420 West Watkins Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85003, or to a charity of your choice.

Searcy businessman, Frank Adams, dies Frank Curtis Adams was called home to Heaven Thursday morning, Sept. 29, 2016 at his residence atProvidence Assisted Living. He was with his wife of 45 years, Kamolia Adams and daughter Lyndee Reed (Dale) of Searcy. Frank is also survived by a stepson, Mike Long (Loretta) of Winfield Alabama and their children, Carter Long (Angie), Alison Stewart (Dan) and Addie Franks also five greatgrandchildren of Alabama; two sisters-in-law, Mary Louise Adams and Beth Adams. Frank was born December 8, 1928 in Turrell, Arkansas to the late Elbert and Cora Teeters Adams. He was also preceded in death by his step-son, Don Long; five brothers, Lewis, Paul, Lamont, Jerry and Tommy Adams; sister, Ann Ora Fildes. He graduated from Garner, Arkansas High School in 1946; then served his country with honor and pride for 20 years active duty and retired as a United States Air Force Master Sergeant in 1969. He married Kam and moved to Searcy where he owned and operated Searcy Winnelson until retirement. He had a passion for golf and enjoyed many years

being an active Sr. Golf member of River Oaks Golf Course. As a founding member he created his joy with best of friends. In celebration of his life, a visitation will be Monday, October 3, 2016 from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at 3:30 p.m. at White County Memorial Gardens. Bro. David Crouch his minister of First Baptist Church, Searcy where Frank was a member will be officiating. Frank loved, lived and gived. Good Samaritan, Jacob House and needs of children were among the few things he wanted to help support. He experienced God’s presence in every caring act. In lieu of flowers the family request memorial donations be made to the charity of your choice in honor of Frank.

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Sermon: Doors: Open the Doors Scripture: Colossians Just as farmers prepare their fields before they plant, so Paul gives us a good word about how we must prepare to share the Gospel with others. Our scripture this week, Colossians 4:2-6, comes from Paul’s letter to the church at Colosse. Several hundred years before Paul’s time Colosse had been a leading city in Asia Minor, located on the Lycus River. By the first century it was a smaller market town that had been eclipsed in importance by other neighboring cities. Paul did not begin the church in Colosse, however his fellow worker Epaphras had been converted during Paul’s three year ministry in Ephesus and he carried the Gospel to Colosse. The young church that started there became a target for false teachings. Epaphras came to Paul for guidance and this was the letter that Paul sent to instruct the church there. Paul wrote the letter during the period of his house arrest in Rome. Acts 28 talks about this time period where Paul was incarcerated waiting for the Roman authorities to decide what to do with him. During this time he wrote four of the letters that are in our Bible today called the prison epistles. The verses that we read are commonly given the heading Paul’s final instructions. The five verses can be divided by two imperative statements, “Devote yourselves to prayer” and “Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders.” The rest of the section fleshes out these two instructions. Pastor Alistair Begg, of Riverside Church in Cleveland, labels these two instructions; how to talk to God about people and how to talk to people about God. How do we talk to God about people? As Paul enlarges on the first instruction he talks about both the manner and matter of prayer. Paul instructs the church that the manner of prayer is to be devoted in our prayer. To be devoted means to apply our-

selves wholeheartedly, to continue steadfastly, and to be unrelentingly persistent in our prayer life. Paul models this for the church when he says to them in verse 1:15-16, “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God’s people, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.” This I believe is a great challenge for us today. There are so many things that can and do distract us from having a well ordered habit of prayer. We are easily distracted; we fail to be persistent, we often stop and start. Paul says that as we pray we should do it “keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving.” Keeping alert means to pray clear headed with an open mind to what God might be doing around us. Passion is good, but devotion is more than passion - it is also commitment. We should also be quick to give thanks for the ways in which God has blessed us. Paul also instructs the church on the matter of prayer. Paul is specifically asking for the doors to be open and barriers to be removed for the spreading of the Gospel. It is especially meaningful that this is Paul’s prayer request since he is physically under house arrest. He isn’t asking for the doors of the jail to be open, but for the doors of people’s hearts to be open. He also asks as a pastor that how he preaches and shares the Gospel will be clear and that it would bear fruit. Paul asks this because he knows as a missionary and preacher that it is not what he says that moves people but only the power of God working within them. Paul then instructs the church on how to talk to people about God. Paul believes and so do I that the church, the community of faith, has just as much responsibility to share the Gospel as a traveling missionary, or evangelist, or preacher. We are part of the priesthood of all believers; each person has the calling to be a witness.

Now how should we be a witness? Paul says that we are to act with wisdom toward outsiders, those who have not yet come to a relationship with Christ. I want to say that one of the biggest put offs to people who are not Christians are the way in which some Christians behave. When we think about the way we live we need to show kindness and graciousness to others. Micah 6:8 says, “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Matthew 5:14-16 says,” 14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” Paul also instructs the church in the way in which to speak when they are called on to do so. They should speak graciously out of love and caring for the other person. Salty in these verses does not mean with profanity, salt was something that preserved food and made it taste better. When Paul says our words should be full of salt he means that we should speak in a way that is attractive, humorous, in a way that is easy to relate to. And we also should be prepared to answer why we believe and questions another person might have. It does not mean that we should have all the answers it just means we should be prepared. I want to encourage us to pray for the doors to be open for revival and for people coming to Christ. I want to also encourage us to seek to act and speak in a way that opens doors to hear the Gospel instead of keeping them shut. May God bless you this week.

See You At The Pole was well attended with over 75 students and adults in attendance on Wednesday, September 28. This is the twenty-third year for the See You At The Pole event. The First Baptist Church provided breakfast prior to meeting at the flag pole on the high school campus to pray for our schools, city, state and nation.

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First Baptist Church 240/248 Gospel Mission....................155 Lakeside Miss. Baptist..68/121 First United Methodist........88 Faith Missionary Baptis58/71 Family Worship Center........54 First Assembly of God34/59 Fellowship Miss. Baptist...... 15 Church of Christ................7 Church of God of Prophecy. 23 Living WatersFullGospel... ..30 Faith Outreach Ministry......25 AREA CHURCHES Hickory Plains Miss.60/85 Morris Chapel Miss. Baptist..28 Pleasant Ridge Miss. Bap23/31 Hickory Plains Methodist..... 30 Hickory Plains Nazarene...... 23 Judson Memorial Baptist...... 36 Sand Hill Miss. Baptist 12 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.

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Delicious Anytime Recipes From the kitchen of Rev. Jaimie Alexander, Senior Pastor at United Methodist Church, Bella Vista, Ar Jaimie Alexander

Bacon and Mushroom Stuffed Mushrooms, Hamburger Steak and Gravy, Oven Roasted Potatoes, and Pineapple Banana Pound Cake combined to make a delicious anytime meal. These recipes are easy and do not have many steps all, so tie on your apron and enjoy!

Bacon and Mushroom Stuffed Mushrooms Senior Citizen Day at the Fair: Pictured left to right: Janice Bell, Shirley Overturf and Dora Holloway, Extension Homemakers Club members, serving up delicious goodies to senior citizens who were at the Prairie County Fair on Senior Citizens Day, Wednesday, September 21. They were served inside the commercial building at the fairgrounds.

DeS ArC n urSing & re hAbil it Ation C ente r by Activity Director, teresa henley

Don’t forget our Community Yard Sale this Saturday, October 8 at Des Arc Nursing and Rehabilitation. Money will go to the Activities Fund. We have enjoyed this cooler weather. But our bones are aching from the fronts that are moving through. Rain is expected

this week. We enjoyed our church services with the Des Arc United Methodist Church and others for fellowship. Monday, Mr. Carroll Denton stopped by for our weekly excercises. Man, did he ever give us a good workout! Whew! Kayci Greenwood was

here for Story Time in the evening. We always enjoy her stories. The Disiples made their weekly visist with their wonderful music. We are still recuperating from our Senior Olympics at Paragould. Everyone had such a good time.

6 slices bacon 1 pound button mushrooms 4 ounces cream cheese, softened ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon onion powder ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese Preheat the oven to 350°. Lightly grease a jelly-roll pan. In a large skillet cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. While the bacon cooks, use a clean dish towel to wipe the mushrooms clean. Remove the stems and coarsely chop them. Place the caps on the baking sheet. Once the bacon is crispy, drain it on paper towels and then crumble it. Pour away all but 2 tablespoons of the remaining bacon grease. Return the skillet with the remaining bacon grease to the heat. Add the chopped mushroom stems and cook until they are tender. Pour the cooked mushroom stems into a large bowl, and add the crumbled bacon, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and Parmesan cheese. Stir gently to combine. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the filling into each of the mushroom caps. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until the filling is heated through

1 teaspoon ground mustard 1 small onion thinly sliced 1 (10.5-ounce) can French onion condensed soup - undiluted 1 (.75-ounce) packet brown gravy mix ½ cup water 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Instructions Crumble the ground beef into a large bowl and sprinkle with the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and ground mustard. Blend well. (I like to use a fork for this. It keeps you from overworking the mixture - which can produce a tough hamburger steak.) Divide the mixture into 4 equal amounts (or more if you want smaller steaks) and form them into patties. Place a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, place the steaks in the skillet and allow them to cook without touching them for about 4 minutes. Flip them over and cook them for an additional 4 minutes. (You want to get a nice dark brown color on them - that's where the flavor is.) Remove the steaks from the pan and allow them to rest on paper towels.Drain away all but about 2 tablespoons of the grease from the pan. Put the pan back on the heat and add the sliced onions. Cook until just translucent (about 3 minutes). Add the undiluted onion soup, gravy mix, and water and stir well. Bring to boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, and stir in the Worcestershire sauce. Add the hamburger steaks back to the pan and cook until they are done to your liking

Oven Roasted Potatoes

2 lbs small red skin new potatoes 3 tablespoons olive oil ½ teaspoon salt 11/2 pounds ground beef ¼ teaspoon black pepper ½ teaspoon garlic pow1 teaspoon garlic powder der Instructions 1 teaspoon onion powder Preheat the oven to 400 ½ teaspoon salt degrees F. Line a large bak¼ teaspoon black pepper

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Sisters Together Again: Joyce Childers, center, a DANRC resident, with her sisters, Debbie Martin and Lucy Ferrendio, both of Chicago, Illinois. It has been three years since the sisters were together. They spent the day laughing and reminiscing. “Side by side or miles apart, sisters will always be connected by heart!”

Senior Citize nS Center D E S A R C , A R K By Barbara Williams, Site Director www.facebook.com/desarcseniorcitizencenter

We are welcoming in October this week. Sunday, we had a really good turnout at the Memorial for Ms. Sue Smith. She will be greatly missed. It was hosted by Ray McVay, his sister, Velma Bivens and family. Monday, Theresa Hamilton came and spoke to us and brought word puzzles. Tuesday, Ray Morris came and played Bingo with us and answered any questions that we had

about Wellcare. Wednesday, we enjoyed our Homemade Breakfast and played Bingo again. Thursday, we left out for Little Rock to play Bean Bag Baseball against Good Shephards. We won 20-18. It was close call! Great job Bobcats! We ate out in Jacksonville at New China for lunch. Friday, was our recycle day and the quilters started a new quilt. Next week we are going

to Beebe to shop Monday. Tuesday, we will be having The Disciples starting at 10:30. Thursday, we have a Bean Bag Baseball game at Bowker House and will leave out early. God Bless and have a great weekend! Barbara Williams, Site Director Olivia Holcomb Osborn, Meals on Wheels

The Cat’s Meow: This beautiful Cat quilt depicts just a few scenes of a cat’s daily routine. Any cat lover would enjoy having this quilt in their home.

ing tray with parchment paper or lightly coat it with non-stick cooking spray. Scrub the potatoes thoroughly and pat dry. In a large bowl drizzle the potatoes with the olive oil. Toss to coat. Sprinkle the salt, pepper, and garlic powder and toss again to coat. Pour the potatoes out onto the prepared pan and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife.

Pineapple Banana Pound Cake 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups sugar 3 bananas diced 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple (with the juice) 1½ cups vegetable oil 3 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract For the icing: 4 ounce cream cheese, softened ½ teaspoon vanilla 1 cup powdered sugar 2 teaspoons (or more) milk or heavy cream Instructions Preheat the oven to 350° F. Grease and flour a Bundt pan. In a large bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt together. Add the sugar and mix well. Add the bananas, pineapple with the juice, oil, eggs, and vanilla and stir until combined. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes to 1 hour and 20 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Cool completely in the pan before removing. For the icing: Combine the softened cream cheese, vanilla, sugar, and 2 teaspoons of milk or heavy cream in a medium bowl. Stir until combined adding more milk or cream to get the icing to the consistency you want. It should be thick but pourable. Drizzle the icing on the cake once it has cooled and been removed from the baking pan.

Time again to check your Medicare health and drug plans By Bob Moos/Southwest public affairs officer U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Now’s the time for Arkansas residents with Medicare to check their health and drug coverage for 2017. Medicare’s open enrollment period runs from Oct. 15 until Dec. 7. Open enrollment is the best time to make sure your health and drug plans still meet your individual needs, especially if you’ve had any changes in your health. By now insurers should have notified you of any adjustments in your health or drug coverage or any changes in your out-ofpocket costs for next year. The average monthly premium for a Medicare Advantage plan will drop by $1.19 to $31.40, while the average monthly premium

for a basic drug plan will inch up $1.50 to $34. Medicare Advantage remains a strong alternative for people who prefer to receive care through a private insurer rather than through Medicare’s original fee-forservice program. Enrollment in the private Medicare Advantage plans is expected to grow by 1.2 million to 18.5 million people in 2017 – about 32 percent of Medicare beneficiaries.

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S o c i a l E v e n t s a n d A n n o u n c e m e n ts ts Togeth er with th eir f am ilies, Rivers Mote an d Donovan Gilmore invite you to celebrate th eir marriag e Satur day, Novem ber 5, 2016 Two O’clock in the Af ternoon At the Home of Donnie and K elly G ilm ore 5554 Beeler Rd. DeValls B luf f, Mr. Gilmore and Miss Mote AR A reception to follow.

Prairie County Food Pantry needs donations The Prairie County Food Pantry located at the Courthouse Annex in Des Arc, is always needing food items for distribution, advises Coordinator Mikki Barlow. If your club or group can donate food, please bring to this location in Des Arc.

Wedding Shower for Abbie Jones Sunday A wedding shower honoring Abbie Jones, bride elect of Jaylon Snow Sunday, October 9, 2016 at 305 East Pike in Des Arc. The couple is registered at Walmart.

Personally Speaking Prayers are sent to Charlotte Wrigley. She has had a setback in her recovery from colon surgery. She has been in rehab but had to go to the hospital for extra attention. Charlotte was Des Arc School nurse for many years. She is the wife of the late Thayne Wrigley. --------Prayers are sent to Carrie Lee Polite. She is in ICU at Springhill Baptist Hospital in North Little Rock. --------Hershel Alford of Cabot stopped by the Journal office on Tuesday with his daughter, Susan (Terry) Maxey of Olive Branch, MS. Hershel had just been released from the hospital from an overnight stay for observation for high blood pressure. He especially wanted to get his Journal subscription renewed along with daughter as a new subscriber. Hershel’s wife was the late Mary Jean Alford. --------Hayley Lightsey received some encouraging news from her doctors that the chemo is working on the cancer. Continued prayers

are needed for this young wife and mother. --------Joshua Harrell returned to Texas last Thursday after visiting a few days with parents, Dennis and Martha Harrell, and other relatives. He and his brother, Tony, also of Texas, made the trip especially to attend the 90th birthday celebration on Friday, Sept. 23, of their grandmother, Hope Dean Harrell of Beebe. Tony returned home the following evening because he had to work the next day. While here, Josh and his parents enjoyed a leisurely trip sightseeing around Heber Springs, where they used to go camping. ---------Barbara Ingle will appreciate prayers of friends. She has suffered heart problems recently and was hospitalized last Sunday ight at the Heart Hospital in Little Rock. She had to have a stent placed for a 95 percent blocked artery.She goes back to the hospital Octobert 17 to check on another blocked artery that may require a stent. ----------

Applications now available for 2016 Miss Merry Cnristmas Pageant The Des Arc Chamber of Commerce announces the date for the the annual Miss Merry Christmas Pageant. This event will be held ay 10 a. m.on Saturday, November 19. at the Des Arc United Methodist Church Christian Life Center, advises Lana Smith, spokesman for the Chamber of Commerce. Age divisions will include the following: Baby Mr. (0-11 months); Wee Mr. (12-23 months); Tiny Mr. (2-3 years)and Little Mr. (4-6 years) for boys. For girls, the categories

are: Baby Miss (0-11 months); Wee Miss (12-23 months); Tiny Miss (2-3 years); Little Miss (4-6 years); Petite Miss (7-9 years); Pre-Teen (10-12 years); Teen Miss (13-15 years), Miss (16-21 years). The fee for “Beauty only iz $35.00 for each contestant. This includes one tiara for each contestant and 0-9 registered BEFORE Novemb er 4, 2016. For photo only, the fee is $10.00 and for both beauty and photogenic, the fee is $40.00. Checks for payment may be made payable

Annual Princess Rice Pageant entry deadline is October 21 Hazen, Arkansas - The GFWC of AR Ruth Barrett Fox Club of Hazen announces the 40th Annual Princess Rice Pageant. The pageant is open statewide to girl’s ages 3 through the 12th grade and boys ages 35 years old. Deadline for the entry is Friday, October 21, 2016. Late applications will not be accepted this year. Practice will be held at the Hazen Community Center on Front Street at the time indicated on the entry form. There will be a Photogenic contest for ages 3 up to 12th grade for a $10 entry fee. The traditional “Pretty Baby” photogenic contest will be held in conjunction with the pageant. All babies 0 - 36 months are invited to enter. This year’s pageant will be held on Saturday, Octo-

ber 22, 2016 at 6:00 pm at the Hazen Community Center on Front Street in Hazen. If you are interested in entering the pageant or Pretty Baby Contest, you may pick up entry forms at the following locations. You may also contact Judy Foot at (870)830-3733. Hazen - Hazen Schools, Gail’s Beauty Shop, and Westbrook Funeral Homes Carlisle - The Big Tweeze Stuttgart - Maynard and Company DeWitt - DeWitt Public Schools Des Arc - Des Arc Schools Clarendon - Clarendon Schools Gillett - Gillett Schools England - Delbert’s Searcy - Reba’s Lonoke - Lonoke Community Center

BOARD - Continued from Page 1 and Johnny Reidhar, Secretary of the Board. The Board entered into Executive Session on a motion by Stewart Morton and Billy Hinson and returned out of Executive Session. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned Board members present were Charlie Brown, Kent Childers, Billy Hinson, Eric Kennedy, Stewart Morton, Johnny Reidhar and Superintendent Hill. Board member Sylvester Holloway was absent.

Visitors present were Principal Rooks and Principal Guthrie. The next regular scheduled School Board meeting will be on Monday, October 24, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in Superintendent Nick Hill’s office on the High School campus. The school board meets the fourth Monday night in the month at 7 p. m. in the superintendent’s office unless otherwise announced. The public is always welcome to the open meetings.

to the Des Arc Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 845, Des Arc, AR 72040. Application, Photogenic photo and entry fee(s) are due no later than Saturday, November 19, at 9:00 a.m. Applications are available at the Merchants and Planters Bank and Farmers and Merchants Bank. Applications, fees and photos may be mailed to the Des Arc Chamber of Commerce or taken to Molly Calhoun at the Des Arc Elementary School or to Lana Smith at ARcare in Des Arc.

The 2016 Miss Merry Christmas queens and runnersup will be invited to participate in the 20a6 Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade to be held on Saturday, December 3. The Miss Merry Christmas Pageant, the Christmas Parade are one of the events sponsored by the Des Arc Chamber of Commerce each year. Your support of the Chamber and these activities are encouraged.

Sweet Sixteen Colton & Callie Long

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Couples Wedding Shower honoring

Rivers Mote and Donovan Gilmore Sunday, October 16 2:00-4: oo p.m.

First Baptist Church 444 N. Dixon Street Biscoe, AR

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Adults assist Cloverbud 4-H Club members in practice shoot at recent meeting Now that school is back in session, so is The Little 4-Hers Club! This Cloverbud Club (for youth ages 5-8) meets the first Tuesday of the month at 3:30 p.m. at Gospel Mission Church. During the October meeting, the educational program was Gun Safety. Chris McDonald, with the National Wild Turkey Federation, brought an inflatable range and allowed members to shoot BB guns at paper targets while providing one-on-one instruction. This was a great practice round for the BB gun target-shooting contest held each year during County 4-H O-Rama. Micah Smith and Chad Wilson also assisted with the BB range. To learn how your child can get in-

volved, 0join us for the next meeting Tuesday, November 1. The group is expanding and will be adding a junior club for youth ages 9-13. They will meet the same day and time as the cloverbud group but will have club officers and choose a 4H project to work on. For more information, contact club leaders – Kourtney McIntosh, Danielle McDonald, Tania Johnston, or Cara Whiting or call the Prairie County Extension Service at 870-998-2614. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/prairicoarkansas4h. 4-H is the youth development program of the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service.

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Oct. 6 hotline to focus on deer, duck and hogs Keep up with the latest changes to fall hunting seasons with the AGFC’s Outdoor Hotline, airing 7 p.m., Oct. 6 on AETN. The live, call-in program offers hunters the chance to hear the latest changes to hunting regulations and season structures and even call-in with specific questions to a panel of experts. Much of the program will focus on new regulations in place for Arkansas’s first hunting season since the detection of chronic wasting disease in deer and elk. Keith Stephens, AGFC chief of communications, says the addition of the call-in show hopefully will reach a different audience than those already reached through the agency’s previous radio and television updates, press releases, social media efforts and guidebooks.

Arkansas hunters set alligator record at 64

FARM FAMILY - President Luke Hooks, right, introduced the John Petrus family at the Sept. 27 Farm Bureau meeting and presented recognition plaques from the Grand Prairie Herald and White River Journal. The Petrus family was this year’s Farm Family of the Year. The Farm Family program is sponsored statewide by the Arkansas Farm Bureau and locally by the Prairie County Farm Bureau.

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The 2016 alligator season ended just before sunrise Sept. 26. As the fog lifted from the waters of south Arkansas on the 10th season of alligator hunting in recent history, a record 64 alligators had been harvested in two weekends of hunting. According to Mark Barbee, AGFC wildlife biologist at the Monticello Regional Office, the record number doesn’t necessarily mean the population is growing, but has a lot to do with the availability of water during survey periods and the efforts of the hunters. “We issue the number of permits each year based on surveys done in spring,” Barbee said. “If there’s a lot of water, we can access a lot more areas and our count may go up, allowing us to increase permits. However, higher water levels can also have a negative impact, in that alligators can disperse into new areas we can’t access, so it’s not a sure thing.” Barbee says this year, 116 permits were available for the drawing, and out of those drawn, 111 hunters attended the mandatory orientations to receive their permit. Although no alligators this season broke the state record of 13 feet, 10 inches, both zones had some gators longer than 12 feet turned in. The largest of the season came from Zone 3 (southeast Arkansas) and measured 12 feet, 10½ inches. The largest from Zone 1 (southwest Arkansas) was 12 feet, 4 inches.

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NEWBETHELNEWS

CRO SS ROAD S/ HICKORY PL AI N S

Donna Kelly, Correspondent

Opal Crider, Correspondent

The McArthur Family Reunion will be Saturday, Oct. 8. This year it will be held at Hickory Plains United Methodist Church. Gather around 10 a.m., eat potluck at 11:30 a.m. (due to some have to leave). Can bring lawn chairs. There is a park there for little kids. Donations will be taken to give to the church for them letting us use their fellowship hall. Beverley wants us to bring pictures of parents, and grandparents, etc. Friends, come by and visit our family! We are having a Community Fellowship Group get together on October 18 at 6:30 @ the park at Methodist Church. Everyone is invited to attend. We have refreshments and someone to give a devotion [Tony Crye] . Tonnie (Covington) Wiley gave devotion last month and they had 20 -25 in attendance. Come as you are! They have been having this for a long time, but I have never made one yet. I know it’s good. I encourage all to attend. Charlotte Wrigley is still at Cabot Health and Rehab near Colton’s. She is making slow progress from colon surgery. You may send cards of encouragement to 10006 Highway 38 W. Des Arc, 72040. She also enjoys afternoon visitors in Room 410! Ludene and Bobby Treadway enjoyed watching the Des Arc Junior High football team last Thursday at Des Arc. They enjoyed watching the game but, especially watching Hunter Whittenburg play. HA! I went out to Ms. Maxine Walters Friday morning for coffee time. I got to see Curtis and Tammy Hamric and Lori Beard. Ms. Maxine will be 95 in January. She is the sweetest lady and a joy to spend time with. I was glad to see our grandson, Carl Weaver Friday afternoon. He came to see us and talk to Papaw, but Papaw wasn’t here. That’s only the 3rd time he’s come and didn’t get to see Papaw. Carl starts his new job at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Oct. 10 in MRI Dept.. They are glad to have him for what he can do. Carl loves kids. All our

grandkids latch on to him, so what better place for him to work than at ACH. They were all told, Carl is Bob Crider’s grandson. They still miss Bob working on their equipment. Mickey and Vanessa Graham, Kenneth, Lola and James Allen Brannon and Cheryl Guenther had fresh catfish and all the trimmings Sunday night for supper. They enjoyed the food and fun time together. I stopped by Margie Speight’s Monday evening . I got to see her and Dessle Covington. Stopped to see Margie’s two rooms of hardwood floor and it is beautiful Got new ceilings in those two rooms, too. It wasn’t something Margie had planned. She had a leak and water damage in ceiling and floor. Please pray for Barbara Ingle. She‘s been having trouble but ended back at Heart Hospital Sunday night. They had to put a stint in. She came home Tuesday evening. She will have another stint put in later. Send her a card at 10948 Cross Roads Rd., Carlisle, AR 72024. Haley(Moore)Lightsey got good news this week. The chemo is working. They are thankful for all the Prayers, food, cards, and love during this difficult time for them. James Carlisle was picked up during the night. Monday with high temperature. Pray for him and send him cards to PO Box 343, Hickory Plains, AR 72066. Clara Clark had been sick since Sunday after Church. We thought she had some type of infection. She was nauseated and couldn’t drink or eat much. She was suppose to go to the Clinic at Lonoke Tuesday morning, but didn’t feel like driving. I was at appointment in NLR. I had our dear friend, Liz Norman drive her to Clinic. To save some time, I met them there, so Liz could come back home. Clara was dehydrated. After they gave her Saline IV, she felt better and had her smile back. We were glad Mrs. Joan came in before we left. Always a joy to see her to get and give hugs.

So proud of our Des Arc football teams. Please go out this Thursday to support the Junior team, play a 5A team, at 6PM! They have beat a 4A already. Several of our local Des Arc High School students participated in the Powder Puff Football game on Tuesday. The Seniors won. The next “Ladies Drop By” will be Tuesday, Oct. 11th at HP Methodist Church at 1PM. Come join in on the good food, fun fellowship and GOOD MEDICINE for all! We sure miss Charlotte Wrigley. She’s the one that said this meeting is, ”Good Medicine.” HPOS wants to let everyone know that Tracy will serve breakfast on Sunday mornings. She will also have a Sunday lunch special for $5 .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! I know people do things that we would all enjoy reading about. Have a Good Week In The Lord! Happy Birthday Oct. 9th to Tracy Graham,& Danny Gunter! Happy Birthday Oct. 10th to Ludene Treadway & Vanessa Holcomb! Happy Birthday Oct 11th to Linda Horn! Happy Birthday Oct. 12th to MY BUDDY, Brenda Evans! Happy Birthday Oct. 12th to Hunter Crawford! For the LORD your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs. Zephaniah 3:17, NLT

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Sunday morning and Sunday evening, we spent more time singing as we have some new books and want to learn some of the new songs. There was fellowship after. We missed Tommy Martin and Jennifer Jones as they were not feeling well. We were glad to see Dale and Evelyn Greenwalt as they have had some bad days this year. Dale celebrated a Birthday this week. Linda Loundermilk, Sandy Kelly, Cody McElroy and Kylee and Cooper enjoyed singing at Walters Chapel Saturday evening. We went to the eye doctor where he was fitted with glasses, however they are not working well. John and I went to the Ingle reunion Saturday in DesArc. Was a very nice get together and we had a nice dinner. It’s October now and I can’t believe how fast the year has gone. We have been so busy going and coming to the doctors. We wish everyone a nice ending of the year and would like to see everyone back in church. Johnny came over and

mowed our yard. He has been quite busy lately, going to his work, and has helped Josh and others get their crop out by driving truck’s for them late in the evening. He also keeps up mowing three yards. It is about time to go

back to church so until another week, wishing all well. We enjoyed being with Charles and Vicki Ingle and Bruce Ingle at the reunion as we don’t get together that often.

BRING YOUR PETS FOR THEIR

Rabies Vaccination State Law Requires Annual Vaccinations

Saturday, Oct. 15

Des Arc Administration Bldg. Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Dr. Scarlett White Oak Tree Animal Clinic Crossett, AR 1 yr. Rabies Shot - $12 3 yr. Rabies Shot - $20 City Tags - $3.00 Other medicines available

Tax Deadline October 17 Have you paid? Prairie County: Real Estate and Personal Property If you are paying by mail and would like a receipt please include a self-addressed stamped envelope. Pay online @ www.arkansas.gov

Prairie County Collector’s Office Open from 8:00 am to 4:30pm Courthouse - Des Arc Phone #: 870-256-4764 Please Pay by Close of Business, by echeck, credit card, or postmarked no later than midnight Monday, October 17, 2016. to avoid a 10% late penalty and costs.

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GO EAGLES! BEAT THE WARRIORS! Des Arc Eagles

E. Poinsett County

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HinsonRollins Field

Friday, Oct. 7

TIME: 7:00 pm Des Arc

E. Poinsett

QUICK FACTS

Coach: Drake Widener Record at School: 11-2 ‘15 Record: 11-2 ‘15 Conf. Finish: Second Returning Starters: 3/5 Offense: Wing T Defense: 4-2 Playoff Record: 27-21 Last Appearance: 2015 Mascot: Eagle

Coach: Brandon Powell Reord at School: 0-0 ‘15 Record: 3/7 ‘15 Conf. Finish: Sixth Returning Starters: 8/8 Offense: Multiple Defense: Multiple Playoff Record: 18-16 Last Appearance: 2014 Mascot: Warrior

STRENGTHS: Senior Leadership. Skill Positions

Austin Weatherley

Jeffery Harrell

Kelvin Cohen

Spencer Wrigley

Senior Football

WEAKNESSES: Lack of experience on both lines

STRENGTHS: Backfield Linebakcers

and

WEAKNESSES: Lack of Size Strength

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Robert M. Abney, P.A. Attorney at Law

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Lynn’s Flowers & Gifts West Main St., Des Arc 870-256-3191

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Good Luck, Band! Bell’s Ag Service Hwy. 11 West, Des Arc • 870-256-4700 Donald and Kelli Morton & Family

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Harvey’s Garage Lamar Harvey Family • Don Harvey Family 1905 Main St., Des Arc, AR

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830-6137 • 256-3378 Shawn, Anna Beth & Cameron Matt, Sarah Jane & Saylor Grace Laura, Doug, Eastyn,Emersyn. Everett & Eloise

Lindsay’s Pizza & Grill Hwy. 38 W., Des Arc, AR 870-256-4400

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Shelter Insurance 501 Main Street, Des Arc, AR 870-256-4406 Lawrence Holloway, Agent

Main St., Des Arc • 870-256-4144

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Garth Hardware & Funeral Home Main St., Des Arc • 870-256-4676

PALACE DRUG Main Street, Des Arc, AR 870-256-4317 Ray & Kristin Harvey, Owners And Employees

Riceland Foods

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Jr. & Sr.Lady Eagle Basketball “Pumping for Tips” Saturday

Senior Eagles are 4-0 in Conference play/defeat Augusta 38-8 Junior Eagles are 5-0 in Conference/win big 40-0 against Jr. Red Devils

The Des Arc Junior and Senior Lady Eagle Basketball teams will be “Pumping for Tips” this Saturday, October 8 from 7:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Big D’s, Harvey’s Garage and Chunky Munky. “These girls have worked hard preparing for the 201617 basketball season, said Coach Brittany Pilcher. The Des Arc community has been very supportive of everything we do and we are very appreciative. We are asking for your support again.”

Food Fight 2016! We are Family!!! The Des Arc Senior Eagles are pictured above breaking through the new Eagle tunnel in the Eagles vs Carlisle game at Hinson-Rollins Field. The Eagles won their conference matchup with Augusta on Friday, Sept. 30 by a score of 38-8. The Des Arc Junior and Senior Eagles improved their record in conference play to 5-0 and 4-0 respectively by defeating Augusta. The Junior Eagles rolled over the Jr. Augusta Red Devils at home on Thursday, September 29 by a score of 40-8. The Senior Eagles were full throttle in scoring against Augusta winning the matchup 38-8. A highlight of the evening was the game ball being flown in by a helicopter that landed on the field prior to kickoff. The Eagles won the toss and elected to receive. The Eagles were up 30-0 by the half. Augusta made a run at the goal line just before the half. The Red Devils ran the ball for a touchdown but was called back for a penalty. The Des Arc defense held Augusta from scoring. The Red Devils had possession of the football to start the third quarter. Augusta carried the football down to the 16 yard line of the Eagles. A holding penalty against the Red Devils and a Des Arc defensive tackle put Augusta at Second and 25 yards.

Augusta’s pass was incomplete and the Red Devils were forced to turn the ball over on downs. The Eagles scored one more time bringing the score to 38-0. In the last minutes of the game, Augusta threw a long pass completion and would score a touchdown and the two point conversion. Final score Des Arc, 38, Augusta 8. The Eagles will take on the East Poinsett County Warriors this Friday, October 7 beginning at 7:00 p.m. The Junior Eagles will play at home this week in a non-conference matchup against Little Rock Parkview beginning at 6:00 p.m. Come out and support your Eagles! The Eagles are halfway through their 2016 season schedule. Now is a great opportunity to come out and watch some great football, visit the concession stand and help our cheerleaders and band cheer the Eagles on to victory! Augusta Offensive and Defensive Stats Hayden Flud-Five tackles, One Fumble Recovery Isaiah Williams-Seventeen Tackles, Eight Carries

Gotcha! Peyton Weatherley, #9 for the Seventh Grade Eagles, left, brings down the Stuttgart ballcarrier in their game Monday, Oct. 3

DES ARC SCHOOLS

LUNCH MENU

Joyce Major, lunchroom supervisor at the Des Arc Schools, advises the following menus are scheduled for Monday-Friday, Oct. 10-14:

Elementary Lunch

High School Lunch

MONDAY: Sloppy Joe, Slaw, Corn, Oranges, Milk TUESDAY: Turkey Deli Sandwich on Whole Wheat Hoagie, Carrot and Celery Sticks with Ranch, Blackeyed Peas, Cantaloupe, Milk WEDNESDAY: Chicken Nuggets, Yams, Steamed Broccoli, Tropical Fruit, Milk THURSDAY: Hamburger Steak with Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Whole Wheat Roll,, Grapes, Milk FRIDAY: Hot Dogs on Bun, Carrot Sticks, Apples, Milk

MONDAY: Chicken Fajitas, Steamed Broccoli, Yams, Strawberries, Fresh Fruit, Milk TUESDAY: Chicken Spaghetti, Green Beans, Pineapple, Fresh Fruit, Milk WEDNESDAY: Stromboli, Corn, Great Northern Beans, Mixed Fruit, Fresh Fruit, Milk THURSDAY: Crispitos, Blackeyed Peas, Sweet Peas, Peaches, Fresh Fruit, Milk FRIDAY: Hamburger or Cheeseburger, French Fries, Baked Beans, Lettuce,Tomato, Pineapple, Fresh Fruit, Milk

Breakfast MONDAY:

Pancakes with Syrup or Cereal & Toast, Strawberries TUESDAY: Sausage and Biscuit or Cereal & Toast, Pears WEDNESDAY: Pancake on a Stick or Cereal & Toast, Oranges THURSDAY: Pop Tarts or Ce-

real & Toast, Tropical Fruit FRIDAY: Donuts or Cereal & Toast, Pineapple

Served with Milk & Juice

Breakfast MONDAY: Breakfast Pizza or Cereal & Toast, Peaches TUESDAY:Pancake on a Stick or Cereal & Toast, Fresh Fruit WEDNESDAY: Biscuit and Gravy or Cereal & Toast, Pears THURSDAY: Sausage or Chicken Biscuit or Cereal & Toast, Peaches FRIDAY: Eggs, Toast and One Slice Turkey Bacon or Cereal & Toast, Pineapple

Meals are subject to change/ USDA is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

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Band Boosters hold September meeting Attends Band Day at ASU-Jonesboro

Des Arc School District Annual Report to the Public The Des Arc Eagle Marching Band traveled to Jonesboro to participate in the Arkansas State University Band Day held on Saturday, September 24. The Band performed with the Sound of the Natural State Redwolves Band during halftime of the ASU vs UCA game. The DAHS band is pictured very front row from right to left in light shirts. The Des Arc Eagle Marching Band Boosters met at the band room on the Des Arc High School campus Monday, September 19. Topics of discussion were after school practice, Homecoming activities, ASU-Band Day, new uniforms and fundraisers. Mr. Yarbrough stated that he would be going to the Des Arc Board of Education whenever he received the third bid for new uniforms for the band. The Band began a Beef Sticks fundraiser and will

also be selling blankets and yard signs. The blankets will be school color green with either an Eagle or DAHS on them. They will be sold for $20.00. The Band will be going to West Memphis for a marching competition on Saturday, October 8 and will be in Forrest City on Saturday, October 15. The Region Marching contest will be held at Searcy High School on October 18. Mr. Yarbrough stated that High School band is going well and the beginner band is doing great. He

Seniors Win! The Senior Girls won bragging rights as winners of the annual Powder Puff Football game. The Seniors won 13-12 over the Sophomores.

advised parents of their Homework Practice Sheet that the students have to turn in each week. The Band will be performing a Fifth Quarter after each ball game. They will be encouraging fans to stay and sing the Alma Mater to help promote school spirit. The next meeting of the Band Boosters will be Monday, October 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the band room located on the Des Arc High School campus.

The current enrollment of Des Arc School District is 532, up 18 students from last year’s 3 quarter average of 514. The district is financially sound and has been experiencing growth in its legal ending balance for the past five years. There were no audit findings issued at the last audit of our financial records. The school has had a free and reduced lunch rate of 70% for the past five years resulting in additional NSLA funding. NSLA funds are used to provide supplemental services such as instructional aides, curriculum coaches, technological equipment, and consumable supplies. The district also receives federal funding that assists with funding similar supplemental services. A more detailed list of those expenditures is available in the ACSIP. The district has recently been approved by the Division of Academic Fa-

Sophomores give it their all: The Sophomore girls gave the Seniors a run for their money in the Powder Puff Football game on Tuesday, Oct. 4. The Sophomores tried to score but was denied the two point conversion to put them over the top.

cilities for several projects. The district is awaiting the funding award status of those projects. Projects will be awarded on May 1, 2017. Projects included on the Facility Partnership Application are: 1. New roof on the high school building 2. Upgrade the electrical at both campuses 3. Install a security system at the high school 4. HVAC system in the high school gym. The Des Arc School District buildings contain some asbestos materials; however, the district has a management plan to safely control the asbestos. This plan can be reviewed at the administration office during normal business hours. School Superintendent Nick Hill

Juniors lose to Sophomores: The Junior Girls came out firing on all cylinders scoring a touchdown right out of the gate on Tuesday evening. However, the Sophomore young guns were just a little too much for the Juniors to handle with a score of 18-12.

Sr. Lady Eagles run in Chile Pepper Festival

Karson Covington, Alyssa Dohm and Helin Wolstein The 28th annual Chile Pepper Festival Cross Country meet was held in Fayetteville on Saturday, October 1. The Chile Pepper is one of the premiere cross country Each homeroom teacher chooses a student that goes above and beyond in the area of attitude, citizenship, attenmeets in the country. Every year colleges and high schools dance, participation, leadership, and effort. from throughout the country compete in the Chile PepEach month a Staff of the Month is chosen based on the same criteria. September's Staff of the Month: Kristen per. This year, Alyssa Dohm, Karson Covington and Helin Wrigley- She makes our "DAES" brighter. Mrs. Kristen always keeps the best interests of our students at heart. Wollstein ran in the Senior Girls open race. “It was a disShe does whatever it takes to help everyone she meets. She is described by her co-workers as motherly, loving, tance of 5k and had 585 participants competing in it,” said kind, and caring. Coach J.D. Babb. Pictured are- (grade level in parenthesis) Alyssa placed Fifty-third with a time of 22:07.77. KarTop back- Kristen Wrigley, Landon Dobbins (6), Daviyon Bell (4), Emily Whaley (6), Emilee Huggins (5), Jacob son ran a time of 25:33.09 to place Three hundred fifth and Stephens (5) Helin was Four hundred Sixty-seventh in 29:16.27. Sitting left to right: Vanessa Lattourrette (1), Sawyer Covington (2), Paisley Davenport (1), Kyra Hughes (4), McKayThe Junior and Senior Lady Eagles will run in the la McVay (3), Tanner Spain (2), Christian Lemoine (3), Brooklyn Ripper (k), Linley Reid (k) Bryant Invitational this Saturday, October 8.

September Students of the Month

We’re Number One at DAES: The students and faculty members of Des Arc Elementary School and school administration and parents were holding up the No. 1 on Thursday afternoon, September 29 at a pep rally to celebrate the national recognition of Des Arc Elementary School as a Blue Ribbon School. The students were treated to games and special events including a teacher donut eating contest. All of the students and staff are to be commended for their hard work in receiving this award. CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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Taxes What a coincidence: Donald Trump and I are having tax problems at the same time. As in every year I am scurrying to find receipts and cancelled checks, the dolt who drives his accountant nuts. The last-minute filer, annually, practically begging the I.R.S. to audit me. Which it has, on occasion, done. Procrastination, my problem. The Donald has a different problem. He has to explain why he apparently hasn’t paid any federal income tax in rather a few years. I want his problem. I would happily explain, or try to, why I don’t pay taxes. Except I do pay. Late, almost always, but I pay. And since the aforementioned accountant tacks on the necessary penalty and interest, I pay more than I might have. On reflection, however, I have another problem: I don’t lose money. That is, I don’t lose enough. Or perhaps I don’t know the smart way to lose it. Did I mention that The Donald and I have experience as landlords? That’s how we both lost money. Me, I once owned a rental duplex and deducted the cost of maintenance and repairs and the like against the rental income. The property was, naturally enough, appreciating in value. Thought I was smart. Until I sold it. And was hit with a tax bill for capital gains that wiped out my plans for a vacation in Europe. All the sums involved, sale price of the apartments and the tax owed, plus accounting fees, totaled less than $150,000. Then there was the time some guys wanted me to work for them and offered me a bonus, a share in an office building, a gift that would, they said, keep on giving: it would produce losses that would eliminate essentially all of my taxes for years, decades. Great! But I had enough sense to ask my then-accountant to meet with the partners, have them explain it to him. When he returned his hair had gone white and he could barely speak. “Don’t go near it,” he gasped. “It will ruin you.” The I.R.S. would be all over me, now and forever more; something about “phantom income” and “artificial losses.” These guys, wealthy men including a real estate developer, were in Tax Court all the time, could afford it, regarded it as a cost of doing business, he explained, adding: “You’re not in their league.” All this was during precisely the period that The Donald was claiming a loss of nearly a billion dollars and, if the experts are correct, wiping out his federal tax liability for as long as 21 years. It probably helped him on his state and local taxes, I’d guess. And allowed him to keep his penthouse, his jets, his golf courses. And make his alimony payments. As I said, I’m a dolt and The Donald is smart. Has good lawyers, good accountants. Knows the tax code. As his campaign surrogates insist, The Donald’s tax maneuvers prove he is a “genius.” I’m not in his league. Just a day or so ago, frustrated, I e-mailed my C.P.A. and asked her if we could find some tax losses that would make me a genius. “No,” she replied. But then came to mind (mine, not hers) that Broadway play, and movie -- [begin ital] The Producers [end ital]. You know, the one about two con men who persuade rich people to underwrite a musical entitled “Springtime for Hitler.” The script, the production, the entire premise, is so distasteful, so disgusting, that the play is assured of failure after opening night, leaving the investors to eat their losses. Then, having deliberately oversold the project, the producers will take the excess money and flee the country. Problem is, the audience and the critics mistake “Springtime” for deep social commentary. It’s an instant smash -- but as such it cannot yield the returns its investors were promised. Success meant failure, whereas failure would have meant success, of a sort. Get it? Trump does. But wait: unlike the showmen of [begin ital] The Producers [end ital], Trump evidently has done nothing illegal. They were mere bunco artists while he is a genius. I suppose I’m something in between in proposing that you and I create some losses that will zero out our taxes. Get some investors, sell shares, fractional ownership, partnerships, that sort of thing. I’m thinking a 40story skyscraper in Des Arc, or a citrus orchard in Mountain Home. Morrilton is a can’t-miss for a surfboard shop, Pine Bluff could boast an assembly plant for eight-track stereo players and Forrest City is a natural for a gleaming new, high-tech hamster hospital. Geniuses, together. Our taxes, our tax problems, will vanish. Springtime for Hitler.

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Letters & e maiLs WHY VOTE ? I Googled the population of the United States of America and it showed in 2014 the pop. was 318.9 million. We live in a wonderful country that The Lord has given us to live in. We all have families, children, grandchildren. We want them to grow up and have the same freedoms and lifestyle that we have had. So, we need to get serious about our country’s situation. "As God's people go, so goes the country." With our country on the brink of destruction, we need to wake up, look at our own lives and hearts and not looking for fault in others. Be willing to seek God's will and change. God watches all people, but His people, He holds accountable for their actions. He will chasten His people. It seems Satan has a firm grip on our country and also on God's people. In the end time, the Bible says there will be a falling away from service to God by His people, and His churches will grow cold and luke warm towards Him and His service. There is certainly a falling away of attending church and, you hear people, who profess being a child of God, using cuss words and vulgar insinuations, as easily as the lost people do. You can't tell the difference between God's people and the lost when God's people are out mixed in with the lost. Our young people are spewing out terrible, ugly words, as a normal way of talking. America has had some dark days in her history, with the wars that killed so many. The country seemed to unite in an effort to recover from World War II and it's aftermath, and the great depression. Up until the Viet Nam War, it seemed our country stood united and held up our soldiers as brave for defending her. It seemed the attitude changed with the Flower Children, The Hippies and The Bleeding Hearts that made fun of the soldiers that came home from that war, not recognizing them as heroes. Whether the war should or should not have been, these brave men and women went when they were called for service. This is one time that I cried, hearing what people were saying about our brave soldiers. I wanted to hold them and tell them how brave they were to go and defend our country. I cried again for the people in Iraq (the common every day people who always suffer the most when there's war in their country) were being killed and running for their

lives, after President Bush decided to go to war with them after 9/11. Then people have used the freedom of speech to say and find fault with our government. Statements like, "clean out Washington and get someone else in there." Who would you put in their place? Someone off the street? Also, "Those Dummies in Washington." I can assure you those people in Washington, who are holding offices of our government, aren't dummies. Some of the most well educated and smartest people hold those offices. They aren't perfect, but with our freedom to speech, someone will hunt out their problems, any wrong they are doing is soon brought to the light. It's said that if you want to trace your family tree, fast and without costing you anything, just run for a government office. Someone is always watching and exposing those who are in the wrong. Regardless, God knows all. You can't lump all the people in Washington together and call them crooks. The biggest majority of office holders are doing their job and are concerned about the country. The United States of America was built on a good foundation of faith in God, being thankful for God's blessings and were willing to defend the freedoms that it stands for. Starting with the Government in city halls in the smallest of USA towns, on to county government in the courthouses, to our state government and on to our national government, they are all bonded together and interwoven from the foundation up. A strong bond that will hold together, if the American people will stand together. We need to quit making fun of our leaders and pray for them. God's word says in I Timothy 2:1-3,"to pray for all in authority that we might lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty." His word also has the answer for the healing of our nation in II Chronicles 7:14, "if my people will humble themselves and pray and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then God will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and will heal their land." We need to believe God and His promise. We see war-torn countries burning, it's people fleeing the invaders, little children, cold, hungry, in all kinds of weather, taking just what they can carry, lots of them sick and dying, trying to survive. So far our country hasn't been subject

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readers pay attention to what's happening in our country, in our churches and in our lives. Pray for our leaders, pray for our Pastors, our families, our brothers and sisters in Christ, pray about everything, even if we feel weak and unimportant. God can make them good leaders if we are concerned enough to pray for them. I really believe whichever candicate wins, they can be a good president if we all pray for them.

to this kind of an invasion. If the strong bond of our government is ever broken, it will be broken from within with it's people indifferent and uncaring, making fun, name calling and going about their own way. This could be our children, grandchildren, mothers and fathers, trying to find a safe place. Also, where would our people flee to, Canada, Mexico? It just doesn't seem possible here in our country, but it can. As we become greedy, thinking of our own selves and what we can gather up, ignoring God, being unthankful. In conclusion, if the United States of America survives, it will depend on God's people turning back to God and seeking His way again. Will we keep substituting and watering down the Gospel or ignoring it all together, hardening our hearts to the convicting of God's Holy Spirit, going our own way. Saved people, who say the reason they don't go to church is because, maybe years ago, they got their feelings hurt and quit attending. Do they not see how their families are going? Are their wife/husband, children, grandchildren saved? Would it be worth them swallowing their pride and go back to church and serve the Lord and see their families saved? We need to get serious about this, it could make a difference in the survival of our country. God uses individual people to carry out His plans. You might think you, as one person, could not be that important. With God and one person seeking to do His will, is the majority. We should all try to be that one person. We need to go vote and pledge to ourselves and to God that we will pray for that person and their office even if we don't like them. After all, we should respect the office they hold, even if we can't respect them. We need to get back to God with our whole heart, believing He is able to turn our country around, knowing our continuing government depend on Him. So, we need to go vote,

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2016 Prairie County Fair Winners By Shea Wilson Prairie County Extension Agent – FCS/4-H

Educational Adult Division 1st Place: Prairie County Master Gardeners 2nd Place: Biscoe Extension Homemakers 3rd Place: Busy Hands Extension Homemakers Youth Division 1st Place: The Little 4-Hers Club 2nd Place: Hazen High School FFA 3rd Place: Prairie County Teen Leaders 4-H Club Judge’s Award Winners: Adult & Youth Division Food Preservation Doris Wallace Sara Beth Toll Confections Gail Wallace Needle/Fabric Crafts Lynda Andrews Knit/Crochet Articles Carlee Fisher Photography Nicole Smith Aleigha Smith Quilts Dora Holloway Crafts Ada Kunkel Brylee McIntosh Hobby Charles Shuck Floriculture Lynda Andrews Art Vi Gresham Peyton Bragg Clothing Lynda Andrews Horticulture Sara Perry Field Crops Vickie Holmes Kemmer Gurley Eggs Laure Toll Sara Beth Toll Best of Show Winners: Adult & Youth Division

Food Preservation Ada Kunkel Ketrina Wallace Confections Rebecca Bell Needle/Fabric Crafts Marie Price Knit/Crochet Articles Shirley Overturf Photography Nicole Smith Shayleigh Smith Quilts Lynda Andrews Crafts Stacy Weatherly Luke McIntosh Hobby Connie Smith Floriculture Yvonne Williams Art Ronald Mosby Kayla Robinson Clothing Terri Taylor Horticulture Paul Osborne Field Crops Janice Bell Garrett Greenwalt Eggs James Gray Jenna Holland Livestock Grand Champion

Winners Adult & Youth Division Goats Open Dairy – Hunter Hoover Open Nubian Doe – Hunter Hoover Open Toggenburg Doe – Hunter Hoover Open Nubian Buck – Hunter Hoover Open Toggenburg Buck – Hunter Hoover Open Dairy Doe – Hunter Hoover PeeWee – Kendall Berry Jr. Dairy – Carley Lopez Poultry Hunter Hoover 4-H Poultry Chain – Jenna Holland Horse Nicole Smith Pee Wee – Layton Cain Cattle Jr. Dairy - Sara Beth Toll Jr. Heifer – Sara Beth Toll Jr. Bull Calf – Sara Beth Toll Rabbits Kendall Berry Livestock Reserve Grand Champion Winners Adult & Youth Division Goats Open Dairy – Hunter Hoover Nubian Dairy – Hunter Hoover Pee Wee – Layton Cain Poultry Caroline Bokker Rabbits Kaitlyn Tosh Best of Show Winners: Adult & Youth Division Cattle Dairy – Sara Beth Toll Heifer – Sara Beth Toll Bull – Sara Beth Toll Goats Dairy – Hunter Hoover Yearling – Hunter Hoover Buck – Hunter Hoover Poultry Bantam - Hunter Hoover Turkey – Courtney Randall Large Breed – Hunter Hoover Waterfowl Megan Cain Horse Nicole Smith Rabbits Kendall Berry Youth BB Shoot Ages 5-8 1st Place – Bradley Bokker 2nd Place – Wesley Bokker 3rd Place – Jase Simmons Ages 9-13 1st Place – Wesley Rogers 2nd Place – Ethan Simmons 3rd Place – Owen Simmons PET SHOW WINNERS Cutest Dog – Adysen Johnston Trickiest Dog – Jenna Holland

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Agriculture Hall of Fame solicits nominations The Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame is seeking nominations from the public for its class of 2016. The nomination deadline is Nov. 4. The Agriculture Hall of Fame recognizes Arkansans who are or have contributed significantly to the state’s largest industry, while spotlighting their

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contributions to the state’s economic development. Since its first class was selected in 1987, a total of 153 men and women have been inducted. Butch Calhoun of Des Arc, chairman of the Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame, says anyone can nominate a person believed worthy of the honor. “Arkansas agriculture is a wonderful reflection of the resourcefulness and ingenuity of business in our state,” said Calhoun, Arkansas’ former Secretary of Agriculture.

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Days of field work: 7 Top Soil Moisture: 100% Short Sub Soil Moisture: 50% Short 50% Adequate Livestock Condition: Fair Main Activities: Rice and corn harvesting was nearing completion. Soybean harvesting began with yield reports of 18 to 80 bushel per acre. Final cuttings of hay were made. Cotton was being picked. Crop Progress: Corn: 100% Harvested Rice: 95% Harvested Soybean: 100%; Turn 40% harvested Cotton: 60% Picked Crop Condition: Soybean: 50% Very Poor 50% Good Hay/Pasture: 50% Poor 50% Fair

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE FOR AMENDMENTS REFERRED TO THE PEOPLE BY THE ARKANSAS GENERAL ASSEMBLY Issue No. 1 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Pursuant to Article 19, Section 22, of the Arkansas Constitution, the 90th General Assembly refers the following constitutional amendment to a vote of the people on November 8, 2016, and will appear on the ballot as Issue No. 1. Each elector upon voting his/ her ballot shall vote for or against this amendment. Underlined language would be added to the present Constitution. Stricken language would be deleted from the present Constitution. This Amendment was proposed in the Regular 2015 Session by Representative J. Ladyman and filed as HJR 1027. ISSUE NO. 1 Popular Name PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING THE TERMS, ELECTION, AND ELIGIBILITY OF ELECTED OFFICIALS. Ballot Title PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING ELECTED OFFICIALS; PROVIDING FOR TERMS OF OFFICE FOR CERTAIN COUNTY OFFICIALS FOR FOUR (4) YEARS; PROVIDING THAT CERTAIN COUNTY OFFICERS SHALL NOT BE APPOINTED OR ELECTED TO A CIVIL OFFICE DURING THEIR ELECTED TERM; ALLOWING A CANDIDATE FOR AN OFFICE TO BE CERTIFIED AS ELECTED WITHOUT APPEARING ON THE BALLOT WHEN HE OR SHE IS THE ONLY CANDIDATE FOR THE OFFICE AT THE ELECTION; AND DEFINING THE TERM “INFAMOUS CRIME” FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING THE ELIGIBILITY OF ELECTED OFFICIALS TO HOLD OFFICE. Subtitle PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING THE TERMS, ELECTION, AND ELIGIBILITY OF ELECTED OFFICIALS. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETIETH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND BY THE SENATE, A MAJORITY OF ALL MEMBERS ELECTED TO EACH HOUSE AGREEING THERETO: That the following is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Arkansas, and upon being submitted to the electors of the state for approval or rejection at the next general election for Representatives and Senators, if a majority of the electors voting thereon at the election adopt the amendment, the amendment shall become a part of the Constitution of the State of Arkansas, to wit: SECTION 1. Arkansas Constitution, Article 3, is amended to add an additional section to read as follows: § 13. Procedures for elections with one candidate. (a) As used in this section, “election” means: (1) A primary election; (2) A special primary election; (3) A general election; and (4) A special election. (b) The General Assembly may enact laws providing that if there is only one (1) person qualified as a candidate for an office after all deadlines for filing as a candidate have passed so that there will be only one (1) name listed on the election ballot for the office and no write-in candidates qualify to appear as candidates for the office on the election ballot: (1) The one (1) candidate for the office shall be declared elected and his or her name shall not appear on the election ballot; (2) The name of the candidate declared elected shall be certified as elected in the same manner as if the candidate had been voted upon at the election; and (3) The election shall not be held if no other office or issue is on the election ballot. SECTION 2. Arkansas Constitution, Article 5, § 9, is amended to read as follows: § 9. Persons convicted ineligible. (a) No person hereafter convicted of embezzlement of public money, bribery, forgery, or other infamous crime, shall be is eligible to the General Assembly or capable of holding any office of trust or profit in this State state. (b) As used in this section, “infamous crime” means: (1) A felony offense; (2) Abuse of office as defined under Arkansas law; (3) Tampering as defined under Arkansas law; or (4) A misdemeanor offense in which the finder of fact was required to find, or the defendant to admit, an act of deceit, fraud, or false statement, including without limitation a misdemeanor offense related to the election process. SECTION 3. Arkansas Constitution, Article 7, § 19, is amended to read as follows: § 19. Circuit clerks — Election — Term of office — Ex-officio Ex officio duties — County clerks elected in certain counties. The clerks of the circuit courts shall be elected by the qualified electors of the several counties for the term of two four (4) years, and shall be ex-officio ex officio clerks of the county and probate courts and recorder; provided, that in any county having a population exceeding fifteen thousand (15,000) inhabitants, as shown by the last Federal federal census, there shall be elected a county clerk, in like manner as the clerk of the circuit court, for the term of four (4) years, and in such case the county clerk shall be ex-officio ex officio clerk of the probate court of such county until otherwise provided by the General Assembly. SECTION 4. Arkansas Constitution, Article 7, § 29, is amended to read as follows: § 29. County judge — Election — Term — Qualifications. The Judge of the County Court judge of the county court shall be elected by the qualified electors of the county for the term of two four (4) years. He or she shall be at least twenty-five (25) years of age, a citizen of the United States, a man an individual of upright character, of good business education, and a resident of the State state for

two (2) years before his or her election; and a resident of the county at the time of his or her election, and during his or her continuance in office. SECTION 5. Arkansas Constitution, Article 7, § 46, is amended to read as follows: § 46. County executive officers — Compensation of county assessor. The qualified electors of each county shall elect one (1) Sheriff sheriff, who shall be ex-officio ex officio collector of taxes, unless otherwise provided by law; one (1) Assessor assessor, one (1) Coroner coroner, one (1) Treasurer treasurer, who shall be ex-officio ex officio treasurer of the common school fund of the county, and one (1) County Surveyor; county surveyor for the term of two four (4) years, with such duties as are now or may be prescribed by law: Provided, provided that no per centum shall ever be paid to assessors upon the valuation or assessment of property by them. If a separate collector of taxes has been created by law for a county, the qualified electors of that county shall elect one (1) collector of taxes for a term of four (4) years, with duties as provided by law. SECTION 6. Arkansas Constitution, Article 7, is amended to add an additional section to read as follows: § 53. County officers ineligible to civil office. A person elected or appointed to any of the following county offices shall not, during the term for which he or she has been elected, be appointed or elected to any civil office in this state: (1) County judge; (2) Justice of the peace; (3) Sheriff; (4) Circuit clerk; (5) County clerk; (6) Assessor; (7) Coroner; (8) Treasurer; (9) County surveyor; or (10) Collector of taxes. SECTION 7. Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 41, is amended to read as follows: Election of county clerk. The provisions for the election of a County Clerk county clerk upon a population basis are hereby abolished and there may be elected a County Clerk county clerk in like manner as a Circuit Clerk, circuit clerk for the term of four (4) years, and in such cases, the County Clerk may be ex officio Clerk of the Probate Court clerk of the probate court of such county until otherwise provided by the General Assembly. SECTION 8. EFFECTIVE DATE. (a) This amendment shall be effective on and after January 1, 2017. (b) Persons elected to the following offices at the 2016 general election shall serve terms of two (2) years: (1) County judge; (2) Sheriff; (3) Circuit clerk; (4) County clerk; (5) Assessor; (6) Coroner; (7) Treasurer; (8) County surveyor; and (9) Collector of taxes. (c) Persons elected to the following offices at the 2018 general election shall serve terms of four (4) years: (1) County judge; (2) Sheriff; (3) Circuit clerk; (4) County clerk; (5) Assessor; (6) Coroner; (7) Treasurer; (8) County surveyor; and (9) Collector of taxes. SECTION 9. BALLOT TITLE AND POPULAR NAME. When this proposed amendment is submitted to the electors of this state on the general election ballot: (1) The title of this joint resolution shall be the ballot title; and (2) The popular name shall be “PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING THE TERMS, ELECTION, AND ELIGIBILITY OF ELECTED OFFICIALS”. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I HAVE HEREUNTO SET MY HAND AND FIXED THE OFFICIAL SEAL OF THE OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE ON THIS 1ST DAY OF MAY, 2016. MARK MARTIN SECRETARY OF STATE STATE OF ARKANSAS Issue No. 2 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Pursuant to Article 19, Section 22, of the Arkansas Constitution, the 90th General Assembly refers the following constitutional amendment to a vote of the people on November 8, 2016, and will appear on the ballot as Issue No. 2. Each elector upon voting his/ her ballot shall vote for or against this amendment. Underlined language would be added to the present Constitution. Stricken language would be deleted from the present Constitution. This Amendment was proposed in the Regular 2015 Session by Senator E. Williams and filed as SJR 3.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETIETH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, A MAJORITY OF ALL MEMBERS ELECTED TO EACH HOUSE AGREEING THERETO: That the following is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Arkansas, and upon being submitted to the electors of the state for approval or rejection at the next general election for Representatives and Senators, if a majority of the electors voting thereon at the election adopt the amendment, the amendment shall become a part of the Constitution of the State of Arkansas, to wit: SECTION 1. Section 4 of Amendment 6 to the Arkansas Constitution is amended to read as follows: § 4. Lieutenant Governor acting as Governor. In case of the impeachment of the Governor, or his or her removal from office, death, inability to discharge the powers and duties of the said office, or resignation or absence from the State, the powers and duties of the office, shall devolve upon the Lieutenant Governor for the residue of the term, or until the disability shall cease. But when When the Governor shall, with the consent of the Legislature, be out of the State, in time of war, at the head of a military force thereof, he or she shall continue commander-in-chief of all the military force of the State. SECTION 2. BALLOT TITLE AND POPULAR NAME. When this proposed amendment is submitted to the electors of this state on the general election ballot: (1) The title of this Joint Resolution shall be the ballot title; and (2) The popular name shall be “A Constitutional Amendment to Allow the Governor to Retain His or Her Powers and Duties When Absent From the State.” IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I HAVE HEREUNTO SET MY HAND AND FIXED THE OFFICIAL SEAL OF THE OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE ON THIS 1ST DAY OF MAY, 2016. MARK MARTIN SECRETARY OF STATE STATE OF ARKANSAS Issue No. 3 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Pursuant to Article 19, Section 22, of the Arkansas Constitution, the 90th General Assembly refers the following constitutional amendment to a vote of the people on November 8, 2016, and will appear on the ballot as Issue No. 3. Each elector upon voting his/ her ballot shall vote for or against this amendment. Underlined language would be added to the present Constitution. Stricken language would be deleted from the present Constitution. This Amendment was proposed in the Regular 2015 Session by Senator J. Woods and filed as SJR 16. ISSUE NO. 3 Popular Name An Amendment to the Arkansas Constitution Concerning Job Creation, Job Expansion, and Economic Development. Ballot Title AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS TO ENCOURAGE JOB CONSTITUTION CREATION, JOB EXPANSION, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; REMOVING THE LIMITATION ON THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS THAT MAY BE ISSUED UNDER AMENDMENT 82 OF THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO ATTRACT LARGE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS; AUTHORIZING A CITY, COUNTY, TOWN, OR OTHER MUNICIPAL CORPORATION TO OBTAIN OR APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR ANY CORPORATION, ASSOCIATION, INSTITUTION, OR INDIVIDUAL TO FINANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND TO PROVIDE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS UNDER AMENDMENT 62 OF THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS; AUTHORIZING THE TAXES THAT MAY BE PLEDGED TO RETIRE BONDS ISSUED UNDER AMENDMENT 62 OF THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS; REMOVING THE REQUIREMENT OF A PUBLIC SALE FOR BONDS ISSUED UNDER AMENDMENT 62 OF THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS; AND AUTHORIZING COMPACTS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AMONG CITIES OF THE FIRST AND SECOND CLASS, INCORPORATED TOWNS, SCHOOL DISTRICTS, AND COUNTIES. Subtitle AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO ENCOURAGE JOB CREATION, JOB EXPANSION, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

Ballot Title AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO ALLOW THE GOVERNOR TO RETAIN HIS OR HER POWERS AND DUTIES WHEN ABSENT FROM THE STATE.

Subtitle AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO ALLOW THE GOVERNOR TO RETAIN HIS OR HER POWERS AND DUTIES WHEN ABSENT FROM THE STATE.

SECTION 2. Arkansas Constitution, Article 12, § 5, is amended to read as follows: § 5. Political subdivisions not to become stockholders in or lend credit to private corporations — Exceptions. (a) No county, city, town or other municipal corporation,

ISSUE NO. 2 Popular Name A Constitutional Amendment to Allow the Governor to Retain His or Her Powers and Duties When Absent From the State.

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Arkansas Extension gardening guru Janet Carson is joining the lineup for the Oct. 29 4-H Fall Festival Arkansas Extension gardening guru Janet Carson is joining the lineup for the Oct. 29 4-H Fall Festival, an event to help raise funds for education activities for Arkansas youth. The 4-H Fall Festival is being held at the C.A. Vines Arkansas 4-H Center in Ferndale, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Her presentation, “Fall Gardening with Janet Carson,” begins at 11 a.m. and will be in Room 6 of the 4-H Center. “We are thrilled to have Janet join us,” said Ewell Welch, executive director of the Arkansas 4-H Center. “Over her decades of work with the Cooperative Extension Service, she has become the face of gardening across Arkansas.” The 4-H Fall Festival admission is free and the festival features plenty of no-cost family friendly events, such as pumpkin decorating, canoeing, and even a chance to whip up a smoothie using a bicycle. There will also be a chili luncheon, archery and trap shoot events and a silent auction providing fundraising opportunities to support the program.

shall become a stockholder in any company, association, and or corporation; or obtain or appropriate money for, or (2) “Infrastructure” means: loan its credit to, any corporation, association, institution (A) Land acquisition; or individual. (B) Site preparation; (b) However, a county, city, town, or other municipal (C) Road and highway improvements; corporation may obtain or appropriate money for a (D) Rail spur, railroad, and railport construction; corporation, association, institution, or individual to: (E) Water service; (1) Finance economic development projects; or (F) Wastewater treatment; (2) Provide economic development services. (G) Employee training which may include equipment for (c) As used in this section: such purpose; and (1) “Economic development projects” means the (H) Environmental mitigation or reclamation. land, buildings, furnishings, equipment, facilities, (e) The General Assembly, by a three-fourths vote of infrastructure, and improvements that are required or each house, may amend the provisions of subsection (d) suitable for the development, retention, or expansion of:of this section so long as the amendments are germane to (A) Manufacturing, production, and industrial facilities; this section and consistent with its policy and purposes. (B) Research, technology, and development facilities; SECTION 5. Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 62, § (C) Recycling facilities; 3, is repealed. (D) Distribution centers; § 3. Sale of bonds — Procedure. (E) Call centers; The bonds described in Section 2 hereof shall be sold (F) Warehouse facilities; only at public sale after twenty (20) days advertisement (G) Job training facilities; and (H) Regional or national corporate headquarters facilities; in a newspaper having a bona fide circulation in the municipality or county issuing such bonds; provided, (2) “Economic development services” means: (A) Planning, marketing, and strategic advice and however, that the municipality or county may exchange counsel regarding job recruitment, job development, job such bonds for bonds of like amount, rate or interest, and length of issue. retention, and job expansion; (B) Supervision and operation of industrial parks or other SECTION 6. Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 62, § such properties; and (C) Negotiation of contracts for the sale or lease of 5, is amended to read as follows: § 5. Special tax constitutes special fund — industrial parks or other such properties; and Disbursement of surplus. (3) “Infrastructure” means: The special tax for payment of bonded indebtedness (A) Land acquisition; authorized in Sections 1 and 2 hereof shall constitute a (B) Site preparation; special fund pledged as security for the payment of such (C) Road and highway improvements; indebtedness. The special tax shall never be extended for (D) Rail spur, railroad, and railport construction; any other purpose, nor collected for any greater length of (E) Water service; time than necessary to retire such bonded indebtedness, (F) Wastewater treatment; (G) Employee training which may include equipment for except that tax receipts in excess of the amount required to retire the debt according to its terms may, subject to such purpose; and covenants entered into with the holders of the bonds, be (H) Environmental mitigation or reclamation. (d) The General Assembly, by a three-fourths vote of pledged as security for the issuance of additional bonds each house, may amend the provisions of subsections if authorized by the voters. The tax for such additional (b) and (c) of this section so long as the amendments are bonds shall terminate within the time provided for the germane to this section and consistent with its policy and tax originally imposed. Upon retirement of the bonded indebtedness, any surplus tax collections which may have purposes. accumulated shall be transferred to the general funds of SECTION 3. Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 62, the municipality or county. § 1(b), concerning local capital improvement bonds, is SECTION 7. Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 62, § amended to read as follows: (b) The limit of the principal amount of bonded 9, is amended to read as follows: indebtedness of the municipality or county which may § 9. Joint project of various governing bodies — be outstanding and unpaid at the time of issuance of any Compact agreement elections. bonds secured by a tax on real or personal property, except (a) Whenever two or more cities of the First or Second for bonds issued for industrial development purposes Class, or incorporated towns, and/or one or more counties economic development projects pursuant to Section 2 and the school districts therein, desire to join together hereof, shall be a sum equal to ten percent (10%) for a in a combined effort to secure and develop industries county or twenty percent (20%) for a municipality of the economic development projects within one or more of total assessed value for tax purposes of real and personal such cities, towns, counties, and share in the increased property in the county or municipality, as determined by revenues estimated to be received by the city, town, the last tax assessment. or county, or school district, in which the industry or industries economic development project or projects are SECTION 4. Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 62, § to be located, they may, upon adoption by the governing 2, is amended to read as follows: bodies of each such city, town, school district, or county, § 2. Issuance of bonds to secure and develop industry enter into a compact setting forth the terms by which each — Levy of tax — Suspension of collection — Limit on of the participating cities, towns, school districts, and tax levy. counties is to share in the revenues to be derived from (a) In addition to the authority for bonded indebtedness the location of an industrial plant economic development set forth in Section 1, any municipality or county may, project within the compact area through the combined with the consent of the majority of the voters voting on efforts of the various participating cities, towns, school the question at an election held for that purpose, issue districts, and counties. Upon adoption of such compact bonds in sums approved by such majority at that election by the governing bodies of the participating cities, towns, for the purpose of financing facilities for the securing and school districts, and/or counties, the county court of each developing of industry economic development projects of the counties involved shall cause a special election to within or near the county or municipality holding the be called within not more than forty-five (45) days from election. the date of the filing of such compact with the county (b) To provide for payment of principal and interest of court. At such special election, the qualified electors of the bonds issued pursuant to the section, as they mature, each of the cities, towns, school districts, and counties the municipality or county may levy a special tax, not to shall vote on whether to approve the compact and the exceed five (5) mills on the dollar of the taxable real and method of sharing in increased revenues to be derived personal property therein. However, the municipality or by the city, school district, and/or county in which the county may, from time to time, suspend the collection of proposed industry economic development project is to such annual levy when not required for the payment of its be located among the various participating cities, towns, bonds. In no event shall any parcel of real and personal counties, and school districts. The ballot at such election taxable property be subject to a special tax levied under shall be in substantially the following form: the authority of this Section in excess of five (5) mills for “FOR the establishment of an industrial economic bonds issued under this Section. (c) Other taxes may be authorized by the General development compact and the sharing of revenues to be derived from additional taxes to be generated by new Assembly or the legislative body to retire the bonds. industries economic development projects ____ (d) As used in this section: (1) “Economic development projects” means the AGAINST the establishment of an industrial economic land, buildings, furnishings, equipment, facilities, development compact and the sharing of revenues to be infrastructure, and improvements that are required or derived from additional taxes to be generated by new suitable for the development, retention, or expansion of:industries economic development projects ____” (A) Manufacturing, production, and industrial facilities; Said election shall be conducted in accordance with (B) Research, technology, and development facilities; the election laws of this State, and the results thereof (C) Recycling facilities; tabulated and certified to the County Clerk in the manner (D) Distribution centers; now provided by law. 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the compact area, the said compact shall be implemented in accordance with the terms thereof. If a majority of the qualified electors voting on said issue vote against issue at said special election, no additional election on said issue may be held within one (1) year from the date of said election. The results of said election shall be proclaimed by the county court of each of the counties in which the county and/or cities and towns, or school districts, are located. The results of said election shall be conclusive unless attacked in the courts within thirty (30) days. (b) As used in this section: “Economic development projects” means the (1) land, buildings, furnishings, equipment, facilities, infrastructure, and improvements that are required or suitable for the development, retention, or expansion of: (A) Manufacturing, production, and industrial facilities; (B) Research, technology, and development facilities; (C) Recycling facilities; (D) Distribution centers; (E) Call centers; (F) Warehouse facilities; (G) Job training facilities; and (H) Regional or national corporate headquarters facilities; and (2) “Infrastructure” means: (A) Land acquisition; (B) Site preparation; (C) Road and highway improvements; (D) Rail spur, railroad, and railport construction; (E) Water service; (F) Wastewater treatment; (G) Employee training which may include equipment for such purpose; and (H) Environmental mitigation or reclamation. (c) The General Assembly, by a three-fourths vote of each house, may amend the provisions of subsection (b) of this section so long as the amendments are germane to this section and consistent with its policy and purposes. SECTION 8. Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 82, is amended to read as follows: (a) In order for the State of Arkansas to effectively compete for large economic development projects, the Arkansas General Assembly, meeting in special or regular session, may authorize the Arkanas Arkansas Development Finance Authority to issue general obligation bonds to finance infrastructure or other needs to attract large economic development projects. (b) Bonds may be issued for an amount up to five percent (5%) of state general revenues collected during the most recent fiscal year. (c)(b) Infrastructure needs may include, but are not limited to: (1) Land acquisition; (2) Site preparation; (3) Road and highway improvements; (4) Rail spur, railroad, and railport construction; (5) water Water service; (5)(6) Wastewater treatment; (6)(7) Employee training which may include equipment for such purpose; (7)(8) Environmental mitigation or reclamation; and (8)(9) Training and research facilities and the necessary equipment therefore. (d)(c) The General Assembly may authorize the issuance of bonds bearing the full faith and credit of the State of Arkansas if the prospective employer planning an economic development project is eligible under criteria established by law. (e)(d) The bonds shall be paid for in full by general or special revenues appropriated by the General Assembly until the bonds have been retired and all obligations associated with the issuance of the bonds have been met. (f)(e) Bonds may be issued under this amendment pursuant to an act of the General Assembly without voter approval. SECTION 9. SEVERABILITY. The provisions of this amendment are severable, and if any should be held invalid, the remainder shall stand. SECTION 10. BALLOT TITLE AND POPULAR NAME. When this proposed amendment is submitted to the electors of this state on the general election ballot: (1) The title of this Joint Resolution shall be the ballot title; and (2) The popular name shall be “An Amendment to the Arkansas Constitution Concerning Job Creation, Job Expansion, and Economic Development.” IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I HAVE HEREUNTO SET MY HAND AND FIXED THE OFFICIAL SEAL OF THE OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE ON THIS 1ST DAY OF MAY, 2016. MARK MARTIN SECRETARY OF STATE STATE OF ARKANSAS

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Prairie County Jail Count The following inmates are incarcerated in the Prairie County Jail at Des Arc as of Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016, according to Sheriff Gary Burnett: Graham, Johnell Delacy, 19, charged with Aggravated Assault, Theft of Property, Theft by Receiving, Breaking or Entering and Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor. Intake date June 6, 2016. Monroe, Traci, 23, Commitment. INtake date May 5, 2016. Earl, Teresa, 36, charged with Aggravated Assault. Intake date June 8, 2016. Langhorn, Necko Damein, 26, charged with Failure to AppearFelony. Intake date June 30, 2016. Johnson, Daymeun D., 18, Commitment. Intake date July 6, 2016. Langhorn, Courtney Deontea, 32, Commitment. Intake date July 9, 2016. Jackson, Jelecia M., 25, Commitment. Intake date July 14, 2016. Carpenter, Matt Leo, 36, Commitment. Intake date August 31, 2016. McDonald, JoArthur Clinton, 29, charged with Driving without Insurance, Possession of Controlled Substance, Reckless Driving, Endangering the Welfare of Minor, Fleeing-Felony, and Theft by Receiving. Intake date September 3, 2016. Puckett, John Travis, 33, Probation Revocation. Intake date September 6, 2016. Mason, Randal Lee, 22, charged with Failure to Pay Fine and Cost. Intake date September 11, 2016. Peace, Raymond B., 53, Commitment. Inatke date September 12, 2016.

Huertas, Abel J., 26, Hold for Another Department. Forgery. Intake date September 9, 2016. Smith, Dennis O., 56, Commitment. Intake date September 11, 2016. Hurt, Aaron M., 27, charged with Arson. Intake date September 15, 2016. Worley, David Wayne, 27, charged with Probation Revocation. Intake date September 22, 2016. Dunbar, Barbara K., 54, charged with Failure to Pay Fine and Cost. Intake date Spetember 26, 2016. Harris, Ebony Denise, 31, Commitment. Intake date September 20, 2016. Swift, Crystal D., 34, Commitment. Intake date September 20, 2016. Chitman, Stephen Latrealle, 33, charged with Failure to Pay Fine and Cost. Intake date September 21, 2016. Goldsberry, Edwin Moses, 26, charged with Failure to Pay Fine and Cost. Intake date Sepember 26, 2016. Jones, Qwan Dontek, 25, charged with Domestic Abuse, Terroristic Threatening, False Imprisonment-Second Degree and Criminal Mischief-Second. Intake date September 24, 2016. White, Stacey A., 20, charged with Disorderly Conduct. Intake date September 22, 2016. Williams, Thornell A., 31, Commitment. Intake date August 26, 2016. Roquemore, Andre Bernard, 48, Hold for Another Department. Intake date September 22, 2016. Addison, Anthony Dewayne, Hold for Another Department. Intake date September 30, 2016.

Brannen, Thomas Dillian, charged with Failure to Pay Fine and Cost. Commitment. Intake date September 28, 2016. Bullock, Jennifer Rebekah charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Controlled Substance. Intake date September 28, 2016. Caroppoli, Ashton, charged with Failure to Appear. Intake date September 30, 2016. Chitman, Stephen Latrealle charged with Failure to Pay Fine and Cost. Intake date September 21, 2016. Cohen, Robert Lewis charged with Non-Support. Intake date October 1, 2016. Darby, Franklin Wayne, Jr., Commitment. Intake date October 3, 2016. Denson, Troy Lester, Commitment. Intake date October 3, 2016. Evans, Cassie, charged with Possession of Controlled Substance. Intake date September 30, 2016. Gray, Bryce charged with Theft by Receiving. Intake date September 30, 2016. Mathis, Montrell Rashuad charged with Robbery and Aggravated Assault. Intake date September 28, 2016. Miller, Donald Ray charged with Possession of Controlled Substance and Posession of Drug Paraphernalia. Intake date September 28, 2016. Moore, Napoleon charged with DWI-Second, Drinking on Highway, Littering, Careless Driving, Refusal to Submit, Driving on Suspended Driver License and All other offenses. Intake date September 30, 2016. Seaton, Lisa charged with Assault-Third Degree. Intake date September 30, 2016.

Prairie County Courthouse News White River Journal The following information was obtained from the records at the Prairie County Courthouses in Des Arc and DeValls Bluff on Tuesday, October 4, 2016: Land Transfers Warranty Deed Charlotte Wrigley, Grantor, hand paid by Charlotte Wrigley and Debora Carpenter, Grantees, the following lands lying in Prairie County, Arkansas: A part of the NE 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 10, T4N, R7W containing approximately two (2) acres, more or less. Quitclaim Deed Lisa J. Churchwell and Troy Churchwell, Grantors, hand paid by Smith Family Revocable Trust, Grantee, the following lands lying in the Northern District of Prairie County: Tract One: A fractioanl part of Lot Two, Section 18,

T5N, R5W containing 0.87 acre. Tract Two: A fractional part of Lot Two Section 18, T5N, R5W containing 1.06 acres. Quitclaim Deed Betty R. Addision, formerly known as Betty R. Fort and Verlin Addison, Grantors, hand paid by Verlin Addison and Betty F. Addison, Grantees to the following lands lying in the County of Prairie, State of Arkansas: Tract One: A part of the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 21, T3N, R6W containing 0.39 acre, more or less. Tract Two: A parcel of land lying in the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 21, T3N, R6W containing One Acre, more or less. Warranty Deed Verlin Addison and Betty

F. Addison, Grantors, hand paid by Johnny Steve Raper and Becky Faye Raper, Grantees, the following lands lying in the County of Prairie, State of Arkansas: Tract One: A part of the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 21, T3N, R6W containing 0.39 acre more or less. Tract Two: A parcel of land lying in the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 21, T3N, R6W containing One Acre, more or less. Warranty Deed Naill Family Holdings, LLC, an Arkansas Limited Liability Company, Grantor, hand paid by the United States of America, Grantee, the lands situated in Prairie County, Arkansas containing 797.73 acres, more or less.

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District Court Hearings The following cases were heard before Judge Robert Abney in District Court Hearings held in the Courtroom at Des Arc City Hall on Monday, October 3, 2016: City Cases Thomas D. Brannon, Lonoke, charged with Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver License-Class A Misdemeanor and Failure to Appear on a Written Summons. Guilty. Sentenced to Fine and Cost of $285.00 and Five Days Prairie County Jail. Traacy Leighann Robinson, Des Arc, charged with Failure to Pay. Case Review. Continued to October 17, 2016. Anthony S. Sanner, Des Arc, charged with Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver License-Class A Misdemeanor. Failed to Appear. Issue Warrant. Royce Wade Bell, Des Arc, charged with Failure to Appear on a Written Summons. Failed to Pay-Probation Revocation. Continued to October 12, 2016. Marcus D. Smith, DeValls Bluff, charged with Failure to Pay. Continued. Lori McDonald, Des Arc, charged with Child Protection Act. Nolle Prossed by Motion of Officer. Joshua Paul Berry, Des Arc, charged with Child Protection Act and Improper Window Tinting. Bond Forfeited. Lashaun Jamel Jones, Hazen, charged with Failure to Pay. Case Review. Bradley J. Ward, Des Arc, charged with Following too close. Bond Forfeited. Cory Wayne Stallings, Des Arc, charged with Harassing Communications. Plead Not Guilty. Hearing set for November 10, 2016. Eli M. Loyd, Hickory Plains, charged with Possession by Minor (Liquor). Guilty. Sen-

tenced to Five Days Community Service. Judgment suspended for Six Months. Kimberly M. Darby, Des Arc, charged with Shoplifting. Guilty. Sentenced to Fine and Cost of $250.00 and ten days Prairie County Jail with seven suspended and credit for one day served. Suspended from Dollar General premises for Six Months. Franklin Darby, Jr. Des Arc, charged with Shoplifting. Guilty. Sentenced to Fine and Cost of $250.00 and ten days Prairie County Jail with seven suspended and credit for one day served. Suspended from Dollar General premises for Six Months. State Cases Tracy Leighann Robinson, Des Arc, charged with DWI-First. Case Review October 17, 2016. Brandon Rashad Esters, Little Rock, charged with Exceeding Posted Speed 73 MPH/55 Zone and Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver License-Class A Misdemeanor. Guilty. Sentenced to Fine and Cost of $285.00. Quence E. Walters, Des Arc, charged with Exceeding Posted Speed 93 MPH/55 Zone. Bond Forfeited. Elisha Donell James, Jonesboro, charged with Drove Left of Center, Refuse to Submit to Chemical Test, Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver License-Class A. Misdemeanor Public Intoxication/Drinkng in Public and DWI-Second. Defendant Appeared and Advised of Rights. Plead Not Guilty. Hearing set for November 10, 2016. Troy L. Denson, Cabot, charged with Failure to Pay. Guilty. Sentenced to Fine and Cost of $380.00 and twelve days Prairie County Jail with credit for one day served.

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Des Arc Arkansas 72040 Prairie County Election Commission will conduct the Public Logic and Accuracy test on the Voting Machines for the Nov.8, 2016 General Election. The public is invited to attend.

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Journal Delivery Tracking Chart 24 of 30 tracked Ark. locations received last week’s SEPT 29 issue on next-day, FRI., 9/30 USPS gets “A+” for delivery of SEPT 29 issue Arkansas next-day delivery reaches 25 consecutive weeks ! 1. Group A: 6 of 10 post offices have received WRJ on 25 consecutive Fridays (6 Exceptions: Searcy on 2 Saturdays plus 1 Tues, 9/6; Griffithville on Sat., 8/13); Carlisle on Sat., 9/17; and Stuttgart on Sat., 9/17 2. Sherwood, Ar has received WRJ on 22 of last 24 Fridays (2 exceptions: Sat, 5/28 and Sat, 9/3) 3. Hot Springs (Village) has received WRJ on 22 of last 23 Fridays (1 exception: Sat, 7/30). 4. Edgemont, Ar has received WRJ on 23 of last 25 Fridays (2 exceptions: Saturday 5/14 and Wed, 9/28) 5. Greenbrier, Ar has received WRJ on 22 of last 25 Fridays (3 exceptions: Sat, 5/14, Sat, 8/6, Sat 9/3) 6. Arkadelphia, Ar has received WRJ on 20 of last 21 Fridays (1 exception: Sat, 7/30) - began tracking 5/20 7. Bald Knob, Ar has received WRJ on last 17 consecutive Fridays (not missed since started tracking) 8. Midvale, ID has received WRJ on 20 of the last 25 Mondays (5 exceptions: All Tuesdays, 5/31, 7/5, 8/3, 9/6, 9/28) 9. Anaheim, CA has received WRJ on 18 of last 25 Mondays (7 exceptions: Sat., 4/9; Tues, 5/31, 6/14, 7/5, 9/6, 9/28

Yard Sale: Friday. Oct. 7, 9 am-?; Saturday, Oct. 8, 8am-1pm; old Acco Building, Des Arc. Come see our many items at low prices. 1c Large Flea Market Sale: Friday & Saturday, Oct. 7 & 8, 7 am-5 pm. Owens Auction has purchased building at 316 N. Main Street. Des Arc for storage. Selling Out. Household Items and lots of other stuff. Jerry Owens 1c

In the Circuit Court of Prairie County, Arkansas Northern District PROBATE DIVISION In the Matter of Ronnie D. Goodman Sr., Deceased No. PR2015-12 Notice of Appointment of Executrix and Filing of Claims Estate of Ronnie D. Goodman, Sr., Deceased. Last Known Address of Decedent: 2010 Maple Street, Des Arc, AR 72040 Date of Death: January 3, 2014 The undersigned was appointed executrix of the estate of the above-named decedent on the 7th day of April, 2016. 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 6th day of October, 2016. Eric R. Kennedy, P.A. Darlene Goodman By: Eric R. Kennedy Executrix Attorney for the Estate 2010 Maple Street P. O. Box 1113 Des Arc, Ar 72040 Des Arc, Ar 72040 (870) 256-4144 10/6/2c

In the Circuit Court of Prairie County, Arkansas Northern District - Third Division In the Matter of George Marion Mack Sr., Deceased No. PR2016-5 Notice of Petition for Appointment To all persons interested in the estate of George Marion Mack Sr.: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in this court to admit to probate the will of George Marion Mack Sr. , and for the appointment of a personal representative for said estate; that said petition will be heard at 9:30 a. m. on the 27th day of October, 2016 in DeValls Bluff, Arkansas or at such subsequent time or other place to which said hearing may be adjourned or transferred. Date October 5, 2016 Rebecca Hayley, Clerk By Rhonda Cheshier, Deputy Clerk Prepared by: Eric R. Kennedy, P.A. Attorney for the Estate P. O. Box 1113 Des Arc, Ar 72040 (870)256-4144 10-6/2c

To our Appreciated Subscribers Thank you for regularly checking your subscription expiration date on the mailing label at top right of the paper you receive each week. A sample label is illustrated below. A 6-digit expiration date showing month, day and year (01-20-11) is the second set of numbers encircled on the 2nd line. The first 4-digit number is your ID# in our computer system. As subscriptions are expected to be paid in advance, they should be renewed prior to the expiration date. (1) Yr Renewal Rates: In County - $15; Out of County (in Arkansas) - $25; Out-of-State - $30. (2) Yr Discount Rates: In County - $29; Out-of County (in Arkansas) - $48; Out of State - $55

- 7/21 issue never received)

10. 2nd column shows, in parenthesis (1-4 days), Record Fewest # Delivery Days taken at each location. Next 4 columns show, also in parenthesis (varies), Actual # Delivery Days taken for each of previous 4 issues.

DAT E M A I L E D

USPS Mail Facility in NLR receives / distributes Journals to these 43 tracked locations

LOCATION (GROUP “A”) * Beebe * Cabot * Carlisle * Conway * Griffithville * Jacksonville * Lonoke * Searcy * Stuttgart * Ward

Thursday, SEPT 8

ISSUES )

Week of 10-03-16

Thursday, SEPT 29

Thursday, SEPT 22

Actual #Delivery Days (in parenthesis) & Date Received

Record Fewest #Days

(1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1)

( PREVIOUS 4

Thursday, SEPT 15

(1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1)

FRI., 9/9 FRI., ” FRI., ” FRI., ” FRI., ” FRI., ” FRI., ” FRI., ” FRI., ” FRI., ”

(1) (1) (2) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (2) (1)

FRI., 9/16 FRI., ” SAT., 9/17 FRI., 9/16 FRI., ” FRI., ” FRI., ” FRI., ” SAT., 9/17 FRI., 9/16

(1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1)

FRI., 9/23 FRI., ” FRI., ” FRI., ” FRI., ” FRI., ” FRI., ” FRI., ” FRI., ” FRI., ”

(1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1)

FRI., 9/30 FRI., ” FRI., ” FRI., ” FRI., ” FRI., ” FRI., ” FRI., ” FRI., ” FRI., ”

* Journals mailed to 260± subscribers in 10 proprietary containers going to above post offices.

170± other locations, including Group “B” below, are mixed together in 7-only total containers.

GROUP “B” (20 ARKANSAS LOCATIONS) Alma Arkadelphia Bald Knob Edgemont Forrest City Greenbrier Hot Springs Jonesboro Little Rock Mabelvale North Little Rock Rose City, NLR Pine Bluff Rogers Romance Russellville Sherwood Tichnor, Gillette PO Ulm Vilonia

(1) (1) (1) (1) (2) (1) (1) (2) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (2) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1)

(2) (1) (1) (1) (2) (1) (1) (2) (1)

SAT, 9/10 FRI., 9/9 FRI., ” FRI., ” SAT, 9/10 FRI., 9/9 FRI., ” SAT, 9/10 FRI., 9/9

(5) (1) (1) (1)

(1) FRI, 9/16 (1) FRI, ” (7) THRS, 9/22 (4) MON, 9/19 (1) FRI, 9/16

(1) FRI., 9/9

(1) (4) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1)

TUES, 9/20 FRI, 9/16 FRI., ” FRI, ”

FRI., 9/9 MON, 9/1 FRI, 9/9 FRI, ” FRI, ” FRI, ” FRI, ” FRI, ”

(2) (2) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1)

SAT, 9/17 SAT, ” FRI, 9/16 FRI, ” FRI, ” FRI, ” FRI, ” FRI, ”

(5) TUES, 9/27 (1) FRI., 9/23 (1) FRI., ” (6) WED, 9/28 (4) MON, 9/26 (1) FRI, 9/23 (1) FRI., ” (4) MON, 9/26 (1) FRI, 9/23

(4) MON, 10/3 (1) FRI, 9/30 (1) FRI, ” (1) FRI, ” (2) SAT, 10/1 (1) FRI, 9/30 (1) FRI, ” ?

(1) FRI, 9/30 (1) FRI, ” (1) FRI, ”

(1) FRI., ” (1) FRI., ” (4) MON, 9/26 (2) SAT, 9/24

(1) FRI, 9/30 Not rcv’d as of 10/5

(2) (1) (1) (1)

SAT, 9/24 FRI, 9/23 FRI, ” FRI, ”

(1) (1) (1) (1) (1)

FRI, FRI, FRI, FRI, FRI,

9/30 ” ” ” ”

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Mid-South Health Systems, the leader in community mental health, is currently searching for a Community Intervention Specialist for the Forrest City Adult Outpatient Clinic. Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, sociology or related field. Provides services including interventions and collaterals. Maintain updated knowledge of sources available in the community. MSHS offers competitive wages, an outstanding benefits package which includes a 5% employer contribution to a 401k plan plus match, paid vacation, sick, personal, birthday and holiday time and employer paid life and LTD. We serve 13 counties in Arkansas and offer opportunities for advancement! Please fax or email resume to: 870-972-4973 or

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GROUP “C” (13 OUT-OF-STATE LOCATIONS .... W. Melbourne, FL dropped this week) (2) Anaheim, CA Chicago/N Aurora, IL (2) (2) Dallas, TX (1) Enid, OK Houston/Seabrook,TX (4) (4) Madison, AL Memphis/Bartlett, TN (1) Memphis/Millington (2) (4) Midvale, ID (4) Salem, OR Springfield, MO (4) (4) Springfield, OH (2) St Louis, MO

(4) MON, 9/12

(4) MON, 9/19 (4) MON, ” (4) MON, ” (2) SAT, 9/17 (5) TUES, 9/20 (9) SAT, 9/24 (5) TUES, 9/20 (4) MON, 9/19 (4) MON, ” (5) TUES, 9/20 (6) WED, 9/21

(4) MON, 9/12 (2) SAT, 9/10 (4) MON, 9/12 (5) TUES, 9/13 (6) WED, 9/14 (2) SAT, 9/10 (4) MON, 9/12 (5) TUES, 9/13 (4) MON, 9/12 (5) TUES, 9/13 (5) TUES, ”

A+

NEW Record-Early-Delivery

(4) MON, 10/3 (5) TUES, 10/4 (4) MON, 10/3 (2) SAT, 10/1 (4) MON, 10/3 (5) TUES, 10/4 (4) MON, 10/3 (4) MON, 10/3 (4) MON, 10/3

(4) MON, 9/26 (5) TUES, 9/27 ?

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(4) MON, 9/19 (100) actual days

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Re: Arkansas locations (Group A): Friday deliveries shown in BLACK text - later than “next-day” in RED italic. Re: Arkansas locations (Group B): Fri/Sat deliveries shown in BLACK TEXT - Monday or later shown in RED italic. Re: Out-of-state locations, “acceptable” deliveries shown in BLACK text - less than acceptable shown in RED italic. Exceptional deliveries include black

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(4) MON, 10/3 (5) TUES, 10/4 (4) MON, 10/3

C+

“thumbs up”. Poor deliveries include RED

“thumbs down”.

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(4) MON, 9/26 (4) MON, ” (4) MON, ”

COLUMN TOTALS: (69) (84) actual days

USPS Grade

(6) WED, 9/28 (5) TUES, 9/27 (6) WED, 9/28 (2) SAT, 9/24 (7) THRS, 9/29 (7) THRS, 9/29

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FARM/LIVESTOCK

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AUCTION

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HOUSES FOR RENT

Lease Specials for New MoveIns! Rent a three bedroom and take $500 off the first month’s rent. Little Rock Family Housing, 101 Arkansas Blvd., Jacksonville, AR 72076. littlerock-family-housing.com. Make your reservation! 501-983-9044 All specials available for new move-ins in select units for 12-mo. lease and will be given on approved credit or HMO referral. Excludes move-overs and those already assigned a home.

MOBILE/ MANUFACTURED HOMES

Repossessed mobile homes. Move in ready. No rent option, but buying could be cheaper than rent! Owner financing on select homes with approved credit. 501588-3300.

ADOPTION

ADOPTIONLoving couple promises your baby the best in life. Expenses paid. Paula & Christopher, 1-800-298-1964.

WHITE RIVER JOURNAL, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2016

Reminder issued to property owners of tax payment deadline Commissioner of State Lands John Thurston issued a public reminder today of the upcoming deadline to pay personal and real property taxes. “It sounds odd to say we don’t want your business, but we encourage all Arkansas property owners to avoid having delinquent property taxes,” Thurston said. “The deadline to pay personal property or real estate taxes in Arkansas is Oct. 15 each year, and we hope everyone will meet that deadline by paying in their county collector’s office.” Since Oct. 15 is a Saturday this year, the deadline is extended to Monday, Oct. 17. Property taxes help fund public schools, libraries and emergency services that are essential to Arkansas counties. Failure to pay those taxes on time will result in additional costs. “These taxes are vital to the counties across this state, and without your tax dollars, your communities will suffer,” Thurston said. Additionally, if taxes are not paid within the following year, real estate taxes

may be certified to the Commissioner of State Lands office for collection. Please contact your county collector’s office for their hours on the deadline day. Several counties offer online payment options; you may contact the collector’s office to see what options are available in your area. If your taxes are delinquent, the Commissioner’s office will accept payment in office until 4:30 p.m. Oct. 17. Please contact us at 501683-3053 for information on how to redeem delinquent real estate taxes.

DES ARC HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1964

REUNION

Saturday, October 22 At 1:00 pm

American Ag Building Hwy. 11 North - Des Arc Bring Finger Foods Evening Meal at Dondie’s

Agriculture Hall of Fame solicits nominations The Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame is seeking nominations from the public for its class of 2016. The nomination deadline is Nov. 4, according to Butch Calhoun of Des Arc, chairman. The Agriculture Hall of Fame recognizes Arkansans who are or have contributed significantly to the state’s largest industry,

BENEFIT BBQ SUPPER for Glenn, Haley, Eli and Trace Lightsey

Saturday, October 8 5:00 - 8:00 pm ALSO: SILENT AUCTION

Des Arc Elementary School DONATIONS ACCEPTED, PLEASE!

A “Lightsey Donation” account has been set up at Farmers & Merchants Bank LET’S FIGHT THIS CANCER TOGETHER!

For Further Information Call Donna Uland Rollins

Big Winner! Bobby Joe Cochran of Des Arc won $250.000.00 playing a $10.00 Neon 100x instant ticket purchased from ASL retailer Big D’s in Des Arc. Bobby Joe is a frequent lottery player and first told the store clerk about the win and said he was going to pay off his home with the prize.

while spotlighting their contributions to the state’s economic development. Since its first class was selected in 1987, a total of 153 men and women have been inducted. Butch Calhoun, chairman of the Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame, says anyone can nominate a person believed worthy of the honor. “Arkansas agriculture is a wonderful reflection of the resourcefulness and ingenuity of business in our state,” said Calhoun, Arkansas’ former Secretary of Agriculture. “Agriculture has a profound effect on every county and community in our state. The role of the Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame is to honor the worthy individuals who made an impact on Arkansas agriculture.”Additional information and online nomination forms are available at www.arkansasaghalloffame.org. Forms can also be requested by calling Cindra Bell at 501-2281609. The induction ceremony for the next class will be March 4, 2017 in Little Rock.

870-509-0477

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E lEct DARE SAUL fOr JP District #2 * Conservative * Team Builder * Masters Degree in Business Administration * Small Business Owner in Prairie County * Experienced in Creating, Maintaining, and Servicing a Budget Daily * I look forward to Bringing My Business and Budget Experience to the Prairie County Quorum Court I Would Greatly Appreciate Your Vote!

VOTE FOR DARE SAUL IN THE GENERAL ELECTION Pol Ad Paid by Dare Saul

democratic rally ad

It’s Rally Time In Prairie County Hazen City Park Tuesday, October 11 anytime after 5:00 PM Bring your family and your lawn chairs Come and enjoy grilled hot dogs, chips, drinks and meet a great line-up of

Democratic Candidates and/or their surrogates who serve voters

from the Courthouse to the White House

The Democratic Party is determined to put qualified candidates in office who are dedicated to serving everyone equally. Don’t forget that early voting begins on

October 24th

and Election Day is

Tuesday, November 8th There is no charge but donations are appreciated. The rally is hosted by the Prairie County Democratic Committee

If the weather is unfavorable, the rally will be held in the Community Center.