White river journal, september 22, 2016 by charles walls

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

Left photo shows an almost direct view of clock tower’s south face, Prairie County Courthouse Des Arc. Interior photo shows view from tower’s northwest corner.

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Candidates for County offices speak at conclusion of Quorum Court meeting Tuesday night; QC Resolution #6 approved

THURS, SEPT. 22, 12-2 Commodities Distribution City Hall

FRI., SEPT. 23 4PM Homecoming Parade From Old Acco Bldg.

FRI., SEPT. 23, 7PM Homecoming Game Des Arc vs Carlisle HInson-Rollins Field

SAT., SEPT. 23 Cross Country at Russellville Cylcone meet

TUES-SAT, SEPT. 20-24 Prairie County Fair Fairgrounds between Des Arc and Hazen

SAT., SEPT. 24, 6 PM Des Arc Eagle Band ASU Band Day

Republican candidates for Justices of the Peace, Dare Saul III, left, JP District #2; and Lynn Hatcher, JP Dist #1

Fr left: Democratic candidates for County Clerk, County Treasurer and County Sheriff Gaylon Hale, Tamara Dabney, and Rick Hickman

Bruce Sutton withdraws as Republican candidate for Sheriff, name will remain on ballot; Now unopposed Democratic candidate Rick Hickman to be elected Prairie County Sheriff

SAT., SEPT. 24, 5 PM Class of 1986 reunion At Dondies

SUN., SEPT. 25, 6 PM Community Worhip Faith Outreach Church MON., SEPT.26, 6:30/7 PM Annual Report to Public Monthly Board meeting Superintendants Office

MON., SEPT. 26, 5:30 PM Parent Advisory (PALS) Elem. Cafetorium

WED., SEPT. 28 7:30AM See You at the Pole High School Campus Flag Pole

SAT., OCT. 8, 7AM-TILL Community Yard Sale Des Arc Nursing & Rehab

Obituaries Pgs. 4 & 12

Robert Barker, 26, McCrory Donald Caplener, 78, Clarendon Billy David Coburn, 69, Stuttgart Grover Dickson, 85, Rose Bud Anna Claire Jackson, 5, Brinkley Rebecca Goetz, 69, Stuttgart Bobby Gene Jones, 60, Beebe Mary Nell Joseph, 81, Searcy Dorothy Kerksieck, 95, Heber Spgs Jimmie Mapps, 77, Arizona Connor Sanders, Infant, Beebe Sue Smith, 81, Des Arc Barbara Story, 82, Stuttgart L.E. Thurman, 94, Mtn. View Luther Tyson, 88, Augusta Allean Williams, 88, Little Rock

At a very brief (30± minutes) and delayed-one-week meeting of the Prairie County Quorum Court Tuesday night, Sept. 20; the only new business was the unanimous passing of Resolution #6 to apply for a $5,492 grant for “digital imaging and recording” equipment for the Circuit Clerk’s office at the DeValls Bluff Courthouse. Chief Prairie County Sheriff’s Deputy Bill Duerson advised Court members that a grant application for $393,041 to purchase all new communication equipment for the department had been submitted last week to the Roy & Christine Sturgis Foundation. He said the response to that submittal should be known by the end of October. The above actual amount applied for is substantially less than the $500,000 estimated cost Duerson presented to the Court at their August meeting. Additionally, he advised that existing communication equipment will be transferred to a 6-wheel, 2 1/2 ton truck to serve as what will become the department’s much improved Mobile Command Post. Treasurer Judy Burnett followed by updating the Court on the status of the new telephone equipment and much faster fiber-optic internet service to be installed at the two County Courthouses, as well as the Courthouse Annex and Justice Building in Des Arc. She said CenturyLink’s final cost is “very close to $21,500” - $3500 less than the $25,000 budgeted by the Court in August. A contract with CenturyLink was signed by Judge Mike Skarda two weeks ago, after which he says the company has 60 days to actually begin work. Treasurer Burnett advised that the equipSee QUORUM COURT - Pg 2

Council members, fr left: Anna Beth Fisher, Janice Huffstickler, Ray McVay, Mayor Jim Garth, and Bruce Sutton (absent were Welton Robinson and Steve Bryan), Recorder/Treasurer Chrisana Knupp, left foreground

USPS and WRJ “Dropped the Ball” Sept 15 . . . . Some subscribers received Journal a day “late”! Still, 280 out-of-county folks

City Council approves Res. #2016-07, keeping millage tax rate unchanged

These DAHS seniors were seen on their way to lunch in their “Scrubs” for TV character dressup day for Homecoming Week on Tuesday, September 20 - and could be checking “Grey’s Anatomy” out in the “ER” someday! L to r they are: Katie Minton, Lauren Mapps, Jobie Smith, Jerrod Williams and Cierra Fisher.

In “old” business, at Tuesday night’s city council meeting, Mayor Garth advised that chip sealing of city streets for the year was completed last week. The $52,210 project performed by Cummings Chip Seal of Batesville consisted of chip-sealing approximately 25 blocks in an area bound by Main, Claire, 1st (Hwy 323) and 3rd Streets. Portions of specific streets included were: 2nd, 3rd, Erwin, Curran, Pike, Chester, Gordon and Claire. Committee reports in-

cluded Police: Officer Mayher advised that seven traffic tickets had been issued and three felony charges filed by the department. Animal Control: Mayher reported that three dogs had been picked up and reclaimed by their owners. One citation was issued and two warnings were issued. One dog was adopted. In other new business, the Water Treatment Plant Manager Paul Berry addressed the Council advising that he had to have

assistance to be able to continue the 24/7 on-call responsibilities of the plant. After lengthy discussion, the Council unanimously approved a motion 4 to 0 to provide Berry the requested assistance - with a full-time existing employee - and hire one new full-time employee for the regular utility crew. However, Mayor Garth has advised that he had vetoed that motion Wednesday afternoon, and that “the problem had been resolved”.

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unease Bill and Hillary Clinton arrived in Washington in 1993 with a declared net worth of about $700,000, including their pension assets, life insurance and personal savings. Upon leaving the White House eight years later, they were, as Hillary quite famously told an interviewer some several months ago, not merely “dead broke” but heavily in debt. True. At the moment George W. Bush took the oath of office the Clintons owed more than $11 million in legal fees, their personal tab for Whitewater (the investigation cost the taxpayers 20 times that amount) and associated travails. But how much better, how much more politic, would it have been had Hillary thought to add: “Of course, former presidents tend to do very well, so we could at least see daylight.” Not dumb, the Clintons, so surely they were already seeing the daylight, and the dough, a lot of it; as though the dawn was sweeping away the night. Within weeks the former president had received a record-setting publisher’s advance (estimates range from $9- to $14 million dollars) for his autobiography. Hillary’s book was worth about $8 million on the front end. In short order there were homes in New York and Washington that are valued today at almost $8 million. In the dozen years ending in 2013, Bill Clinton earned $100 million in speaking fees alone. In her time since leaving the State Department, Hillary earned millions more at the podium. How much the Clintons are worth today is difficult to establish precisely but the best estimates hover around the $40 million mark. By any reasonable definition they are rich. But so is Donald Trump. He claims $10 billion in assets, a declaration widely disbelieved, even ridiculed. The documents he has been required to file are so nonspecific as to be essentially meaningless. And while the Clintons’ disclosure statements, including tax returns, itemize their incomes to the penny, Trump steadfastly refuses to make public his tax papers, offering sequentially ludicrous excuses. Thus it is presumed that Trump for years has paid little or no federal taxes, almost certainly less than the $900 million in tax credits and abatements he received from state and local governments in his career in “free” enterprise. Arkansas’s per capita income: $39,000, ranking 41st among the states. Average American household income: $54,000. Trump and the Clintons are the political class writ large. The median net worth of a member of Congress today is at least $1 million (with, notably, the exception of Arkansas’s delegates). While the average net worth of an American fell 43 percent in the past decade, during which the Great Recession ravaged the U.S. economy, public records indicate that the typical U.S. representative and senator saw the value of his or her assets climb by 28 percent. Americans are more likely to admire wealth than begrudge it, largely because they aspire to it, always have. George Washington, rightly revered as the father of the nation, is estimated to have been worth a half-billion dollars in today’s money. By the same measure those men of the people, agrarians Thomas Jefferson and Andrew Jackson, were worth $212 million and $119 million, respectively. Both Roosevelts, Johnson, Kennedy, Reagan, the Bush clan: we have come to expect that our politicians are monied, or will soon enough become so. The numbers alone, then, do not explain the unrest that bedevils the nation today although they are a part of it, nourish it. Rather it is the larger matter of class, the insularity of the Haves and the lack of opportunity the Have-nots perceive. Coupled with the cultural and demographic forces that are reshaping American society at unprecedented speed, is it any mystery that both presidential candidates are regarded so poorly by so many of their countrymen? Roger Cohen, in the [begin ital] New York Times [end ital], crystalizes the unease: “Nobody, looking back at the first 16 years of this century, can suggest that the political, economic and financial elites who brought you the euro crisis, the war in Iraq, the Great Recession of 2008, growing inequality and (at least until last year in the United States) middleclass income stagnation have not made some very serious mistakes, of very enduring consequences, with very startling impunity. “No wonder experts are increasingly viewed as being in the business of bamboozling for their own ends. Ordinary folk reckon the system is rigged, that elites are not in it for the people but, rather, the money. This is the Age of Distrust.” It is an age of rebellion. When it will end? When will the national anger subside and a more sober, serious consideration of our affairs begin. And what will it take to get us there?

Harry Reid Challenges Trump to Take US Citizenship Test "Put up or shut up" says Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., in his petition for Republican candidate Donald Trump to "prove" he can pass a U.S. Citizenship exam. "Donald Trump wants to impose new tests for immigrants coming to America," Reid's website states. "Immigrants already face vigorous testing before gaining citizenship. And before Donald Trump makes it even harder for these hardworking people to achieve their American Dream, he should prove he can pass the test himself." Trump's stance on immigration has drawn criticism from both Republicans and Democrats, and he recently began to soften his rhetoric. "We want to come up with a really fair, but firm, answer," Trump said on Monday about his immigration policy, The New York Times reports. "It has to be firm. But we want to come up with something fair." Reid claims, in a letter reported by The Daily Kos, that in "more than 30 years representing Nevada, I've found no experience more rewarding and inspiring than attending naturalization ceremonies. Dozens of times," he continues, "I have had the privilege of watching new Americans raise their right hands and pledge loyalty to the United States.

County Fair in progress The Prairie County Fair is in full schedule at the fair grounds through Saturday, Sept. 24. The demolition derby begins at 7 p.m. on Saturday. The Prairie County Fair Parade was Saturday, September 17 at 4:30 p.m. in Des Arc.The weather was rather warm but all the participants were good sports. Queens, the Des Arc High School Band, clubs, political candidates and fire and ambulance were part of the parade.

QUORUM COURT - Continued from Pg 1 ment has already been ordered and that contractor representatives have been in the Courthouse this week “walking-thru” the building to check details of the work to be done. As a last item of business, Judge Skarda advised that a “fake” (practice) emergency exercise would be held on the DAHS grounds next Wednesday, Sept. 28 beginning at 9:00 am and possibly lasting several hours. Participants will include representatives from the State Police; PC Health, Road, OEM and Sheriff’s Depts; the Des Arc Police, Fire and EMS Depts; and administrators from the school. Judge Skarda announced Tuesday night that the exercise would consist of a bomb threat below the bleachers during a football game; but said yesterday that the exact type of “emergency” is now being reconsidered. He also said the public would be welcome to view the exercise. Before the meeting was adjourned, Judge Skarda invited Rita Dobson and Harvey Joe Sanner to intoduce their respective Republican and Democrat guests/candidates for County offices (pictured on Pg 1); after which the Judge also asked the candidates to address a few words to the Court.

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WHITE RIVER 6 pm Depth Readings per National Weather Service

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Sept 18 11.16’ Sept 19 10.75’ Sept 20 10.51’ Sept 21 10.58’

Sep 14 Forecast for SEP19 was: 11.80’ Sep 21 Forecast for SEPT 26 is 10.05’ For comparison, river crested here at 31.49’ on Jan 4, 2016

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FLOOD STAGE . . . . . . . . . . . 24.00’ MAY 7, 2011 CREST . . . . . 39.43’

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Of course, Megan Livesay Cain, her husband Aaron lead the parade on their horses carrying the U.S. Flag and Arkansas Flag. Megan and Aaron’s son, Layton, joined his parents on horseback. Also, Charles Kee rode along on horseback. Grand Marshal for this year’s parade was Laure Toll. Laure is active in the Prairie County 4H and was the 2014 Mrs. Merry Christmas. (See photos on Page 14)

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Laugh-In Corner Classmates ? While waiting for my first appointment in the reception room of a new dentist, I noticed his certificate, which bore his full name. Suddenly, I remembered that a tall, handsome boy with the same name had been in my high school class some 45 years ago. Upon seeing him, however, I quickly discarded any such thought. This balding, gray-haired man with the deeply lined face was too old to have been my classmate. After he had examined my teeth, I asked him if he had attended the local high school. "Yes," he replied. "When did you graduate?" I asked. "In 1952." "Why, you were in my class!" I exclaimed. He looked at me closely, and then asked, "What did you teach?"

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Republican Party chairman Rick Dobson announces Bruce Sutton’s withdrawal from the County Sheriff & Tax Collector race Prairie County Republican Party announces the withdrawal of Mr. Bruce Sutton as the Republican nominee for the office of Prairie County Sheriff /Collector. Mr. Sutton was unopposed in the March 1, 2016 Republican Preferential Party Primary. Both Rick Hickman, the Democratic nominee and Bruce Sutton, the Republican nominee’s names will

be on the November 8, 2016 Ballot. According to Republican Party chairman Rick Dobson, Mr. Sutton didn’t withdraw his name before the deadline - therefore his name will remain on the November ballot. However, Chairman Dobson said votes cast for him wouldn’t be counted. Voting machines are being programmed and absentee ballots printed with Mr.

Sutton’s name on them. However his votes will not be certified because of his withdrawal from the race. A resignation letter has been sent to the Prairie County Election Commission. Dobson says he wishes him success in his endeavors.

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“ T HE PAG E S TU R N E D B AC K ” (Compiled from White River Journal files)

Thursday,September 28, 1950

he state Board of Election Commissioners, headed by Governor Sid McMath, Wednesday, named Dr. W. M. Parker of DeValls Bluff as the third member of the Prairie County board of election commissioners. J. R. Harvey of Des Arc, chairman of the Republican committee, and John D. Thweatt, chairman of the Democratic Committee, were already automatically members of the board. At a meeting Thursday, Sept. 14, John Lurton Tucker of Des Arc, was elected Editor of the Beebe Junior Agricultural College paper “The Vanguard”. He has worked part time at the White River Journal in Des Arc and The Citizen in Brinkley In Tuesday’s school election, Des Arc School tax was increased to 28 Mills. Cuby Keathley, unopposed, was elected to a five year term on the school board. At Hazen, Ed Jackson was elected to the school board and a tax of 18 Mills was adopted. At DeValls Bluff, J. R. Foot Jr. was elected to the board over E. B. Toll, and a 26 Mill school tax was approved. W. B. Betzner was elected to the county board. The parade held in connection with the Prairie County Livestock Show and Rodeo last Friday was the best ever. The Des Arc School Band in new uniforms led the milelong parade. Some 200 fine horses and riding clubs from Lonoke, Hazen and Des Arc participated. More than 20 floats were counted. J. T. Jackson, B. E. Wray, W. W. Hill and Eagle Boyd and other leaders contributed to the success of the parade and live-

stock show. The staff for the Des Arc school paper “The Eagle” has been named as follows: Editor, Doris Sanders; Asso. Editor, James Owen; Business Mgr., Joe DeVore; Asso. Bus. Mgr., Mary Sue Gipson. Other staff members are Marian Neighbors, Mary Anne Parks, Janice Sanders, Carolyn Wray, Kathryn Fuller, Bobby Bethell, and advisor, Mrs. Mary Eakin. The first issue will come off the presses at the White River Journal office soon. The State Highway Department advises that the 2 3/4 miles of raising Highway 11 north of Des Arc would be completed if the contractor could get 21 days of fair weather. Bucton Construction Co. of Hazen is the contractor. Over 100 cars of gravel have been received at Des Arc which represents about 60 percent of the total estimate of 6,000 cu. yds. to be used on the highway north and south of the Bayou. Prairie County rates second as a rice producing area, exceeded only by Arkansas County. This important industry is evidenced by the construction of driers at Des Arc and Hazen this year. The acreage allotment this year ran something over 37,000. The Des Arc Grain Drying Cooperative was organized late in 1949 and early in 1950 by local rice producers who purchased stock at $15 per acre to raise money for the $325,000 drier construction. The board of directors are Guy DeVore, pres.; Wayne Tate, vice pres.; H. F. Chenault, Milton Ballowe, J. D. Johnson, S. R. Nichols, and E. D. Newton.

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es Arc Senior Eagles clawed the McCrory Jaguars 39 to 6 in a home game last Friday night. Coach John Rollins and assistant John L. McNeil had an opportunity to play a number of second string players which they did liberally in the last half. Scoring for the Eagles were by John Wayne Cunningham, 2 TDs in the first period; Russell Ewing, Johnny Keller, Carthel Keathley, and Tommy Felts. Arthur Dohm, executive director for the Housing Authority of Des Arc, announces that Open House will be held Sunday, Sept. 27, from 2 to 4 p. m. at the 14 units located in Hamsit Heights in the west end of town. Chancellor Murray O. Reed ruled Wednesday that Joe Dalmasso of DeValls Bluff, incumbent chairman of the Prairie County Republican Party, and C. S. Proctor of Hazen, who has been appointed chairman by the state group at a county meeting recently, should both sit in the meeting of County Election Commissioners on Sept. 23 to prepare for the Nov. 3 general election. Dalmasso had filed suit against the County Clerk and the other two Election Commissioners, J. D. Thweatt and Roger Farris, to keep Proctor from unseating him. The State Plant Board ran an article on a Des Arc native, Ralph Thomas Pay, to introduce him as an Area Inspector in Prairie, White, Lonoke, Woodruff and Monroe counties. Ralph was born and reared at Des Arc, a 1950 graduate of Des Arc High School and was active in FFA work while in high school and studied agriculture for three years at Ark. Tech in Russellville before transferring to the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. The opening game for the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Oklahoma State University played at Little Rock Sat-

urday night was won by the Hogs 14 to 10. Locals attending included: R. L. Morton, Bob Hayley, Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Nichols, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Fisher and daughter, Judy, Terrell Sutton, Les Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Roland Crow, Mrs. John Rollins, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Norman, John Wayne Cunningham, Russell Ewing and W. C. (Dub) Barlow. The following local beauty shops have announced the price of hair cuts at $1.25: Irene’s Beauty Shop, Lovie’s Beauty Shop, New Beauty Shop, Kut & Kurl Beauty Shop and Des Arc Beauty Shop. The Des Arc Bridge Committee thanks everyone for their requests for Faubus bumper stickers. Local girls will be passing them out again Saturday morning. The Arkansas Livestock Exposition and Rodeo Oct. 6-10, will have stars of Gunsmoke, Doc and Festus, as special guest stars; Hootenanny with Jimmie Rodgers is the Grandstand feature. The Mid-South Fair in Memphis will feature Lorne Greene and Dan Blocker (Ben and Hoss Cartwright 0f TV’s “Bonanza”) in person next week. The nice new home of Mr. and Mrs. John Willis in the Watson Community east of Des Arc is coming along nicely. They expect to get moved in next week. Red Tag Days at Young’s Furniture Co. store in Des Arc this week. 22 cu ft. Norge Deep Freezer for $100.00; 3piece sectional sofa, $120.00; Zenith Color TV, $300.00; 3 piece Solid Maple Bedroom Suite, $159.95; beautiful 7-piece Dinette Set, $79.95. The Pleasant Ridge Baptist ladies auxiliary had a supper and auction at the Custer Tenison home Friday night. Proceeds of $53.00 will be used for the church. The ladies said they are currently studying 53 doctrine lessons by Ben M. Bogard.

Thursday, September 24, 1981

ire damage at the doublewide trailer home of Benny Taylor, seven miles east of Des Arc on Highway 38, Monday morning, about 9 a. m., ran high, according to Assistant Fire Chief Clifford Barlow. The fire was said to have started in the kitchen area where a microwave was being used. Benny is employed on the Dick Neely farm and Ingram Brothers. His wife is the former Joyce Shirley. A shower for the family of five will be held at the home of Jim and Bobbie Sanner on Sunday afternoon. The Des Arc Drier peaked last Friday with the handling of 144 loads of rice brought in from the current harvest, according to Dryer Manager Eugene Holloway. Employee numbers have more than doubled from 20 to 42 to handle the work load. The Boards of Directors of Independence Federal Savings and Loan Association and White County Guaranty Savings and Loan Association of Searcy announced preliminary plans for a merger of the two loan companies. After the merger, all offices of White County in Searcy, Bald Knob and Des Arc will be operated as Independence Federal. Betty Hunt, assistant cashier at the Farmers and Merchants Bank in Des Arc received congratulations of Bank President R. L. Morton upon her receiving the Basic Certificate in Banking. The certificate was earned through 12 college credit hours of instruction. Manual Holcomb of the Plainview community near Des Arc, was

named director of the State Crime Laboratory. He has been the chief chemist at the crime lab since 1973. Holcomb is a 1961 graduate of Des Arc High School. He and his wife, the former Mary Patterson of Des Arc, and four children reside near Carlisle. On Tuesday, Sept. 15, at the second annual meeting of the Central Arkansas Area Agency on Aging held at the Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church in Little Rock, the DeValls Bluff site was designated as a community focal point for the elderly. A plaque was accepted by Diane Bratton, acting director, and Louise Weems, program coordinator. Mary Ann Cobb, Des Arc Site Manager, and Weems, Program Coordinator, received pins for five years service. The Church of God of Prophecy is planning a Spook House and other events for Halloween. If you have costumes for lend for this event, call the pastor, Rev. Jim Stidham. Prairie County Sheriff Mike Grady reports two arrests the past week: one for drug violation and one for burglary and theft of property. Sheriff Grady was assisted in the arrests by Deputies Russ Jackson, Troy Stallings, Larry Jones and Bruce Roe, and Hazen Police Chief Eddie Kendall. CPR Classes are scheduled at the Griffithville High School, advises Linda McIntosh, American Heart Association instructor. The Tollville Community has been awarded a $1,000 state matching grant by Governor Frank White, to purchase fire fighting equipment.

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O B I T U A R I E S Two Memorial services set for Sue Harris Smith

Anna Claire Jackson

Anna Jackson, 5, Brinkley, had relatives here Anna Claire Jackson, age 5, of Brinkley received her angel wings on Tuesday, September 13, 2016. A daughter of Nick and Detra Jackson Anna Claire was born in North Little Rock, Arkansas on September 16, 2010. She attended Lee Academy in Marianna. She is survived by her parents, Nick and Detra Jackson of Brinkley, sisters, Bailee and Addison Jackson of Brinkley, grandparents, Teri and John Pflasterer of North Little Rock, Laurie Henard of Brinkley; greatgrandparents, Milton Jackson of Brinkley, Bill and Francis Imus of Russellville, special uncles, Doug Jackson of Hunter, Kevin Willhite of Des Arc and Jacob Imus. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Denny Imus. Funeral services was at 2:00 PM, Saturday, September 17 at the First Baptist Church in Brinkley with Rev. Bubba Hoggatt officiating. followed in Burial Choctaw Cemetery, Highway 302, Choctaw RD, Brinkley.

Barbara Ann Story

Barbara Story, New York native, dies at Stuttgart The life of Barbara Ann Story began June 6, 1934 in New York. A daughter of John and Helen (Wyndabank) Pagilaro, she was joined in childhood by one sister, Peggy. At a point in time the family moved to Vallejo, California, where she attended High School. At age 17, she met and fell in love with Max Story, who recently returned from an overseas tour with the Air Force. After a short and sweet courtship, they were married on March 2, 1951. Several years later the young family moved to Monroe County, Arkansas, the birthplace of Max. They were blessed with three children and privileged to see them become adults and have families of their own. Barbara and Max celebrated 64 years of marriage shortly before his death on March 13, 2015. With Italian heritage and enthusiasm for life, Barbara had a great disposition for working with the public. After working at Wagner Electric, she gained opportunity to share her love of cooking with others. She maintained the Wayside Café near the high school and then served as a waitress at the Flames Restaurant. Many years later she managed the Old South Pancake House. For holidays and other special times Barbara often prepared meals to serve all of the police department and others who wished to join the activity. At the age of 82, Barbara passed away Saturday, September 17, 2016, at the Baptist Medical Center in Stuttgart. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and sister, Peggy Roman. Son: Casey Story and

Grover C. Dickson

Mary Nell Joseph

Grover C. Dickson Mary Nell Joseph, Donald Joe Caplener Sr. Griffithville native, Searcy resident, dies at Rose Bud dies unexpectedly Service held for Donald Caplener, Grover Dickson, 85, of Mary Nell "Snookie" Rose Bud died Friday, Sep- Joseph of Searcy passed retired seaman

tember 16, 2016. He was born April 14, 1931 in Griffithville, Arkansas, the son of Guy and Iva Dickson. Grover is survived by his wife, Freddie Dickson; four sons, Duane Dickson (Sally Jo) of Rose Bud, Guy Dickson (Wendy) of Floyd, Tim Dickson of Jacksonville, Arkansas, and Mike Maas of Romance; seven daughters, Sharon Smith (Wayne) of Punta Gorda, Florida, Crystal Engels (Chuck) of Dallas, Georgia, Marie Gatrel, of Mayflower, Rita Dodge of Searcy, Patricia Ezell (Rick) of Rosebud, Debra Ross of Newhaven, Mississippi, and Michelle Maas of Romance; a brother-in-law, Melton; 28 grandchildren and numerous greatgrandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Dean Anthony (Tony) and George Douglas (Doug) Dickson, a daughter, Theresa Lynnette Dickson, two brothers and five sisters. Grover was an electrical lineman, and a member of the NEBF (National Electrical Brotherhood Fellowship) and the IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers). Visitation will be Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home.

Dorothy Kerksieck was former Stuttgart resident Dorothy Brillhart Kerksieck, 95, of Heber Springs, formerly of Stuttgart, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2016. She was born September 20, 1920, in Little Rock. She graduated from Little Rock Central High School in 1937. In 1941, Dorothy married Wayman W. Kerksieck of Ulm, Ark. They lived and raised their three daughters, Marty, Lynn and Kati, in Stuttgart and were members of St. John’s Lutheran Church. Dorothy was very active in local clubs and organizationa and was on the original board of the Museum of the Arkansas Grand Prairie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayman W. Kerksieck in 1970, and two daughters, Sara Lynn Kerksieck in 1959 and Kati Smith in 2009. She is survived by one daughter, Marty K. Kellar of Green Forest, Ark.; four grandchildren, Gene Graham of North Little Rock, Whitney Daniels of Stuttgart, Sara (Bitsy) Lafayette of Charlotte, NC, and Kirk Smith of Conway; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services, officiated by Ray Vester, were 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Lone Tree Cemetery Chapel with burial following. wife, Gayle of Chattanooga; daughters: Debbie McKenzie and hus band, Bert of Clarendon, Maxine Heep & husband, Ricky of Wheatley; seven ggrandchildren: and fourgreat-grandchildre survive her. Services were held at 10:00 A.M.Tuesday at the Wheatley Baptist Church. Wheatley, Arkansas with Rev. Ben Coulter officiating. Burial followed in Oaklawn Cemetery at Brinkley.

away unexpectedly September 13, 2016. She was born August 31, 1935 in Greenville, Mississippi to Bill and Manelle Shannon. She graduated from Central High School in Helena, Arkansas and St. Joseph School of Nursing in Memphis, Tennessee. She ran a savvy campaign to become a member of the DeQueen School Boardof Education in the early 70's. She was actively involved in the First United Methodist Church of Searcy and the Pairs and Spares Sunday school class and the PEO. So many people were the recipients of her kindness, from encouraging notes and cards to her famous chicken and spaghetti! Her grandmother skills were amazing, as she loved her grandkids so much. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Dr. Eugene Joseph and her parents. She is survived by sons, Steve Joseph of Fayetteville, Bill Joseph and wife Dawn of Conway, Tim Joseph of Maumelle, daughter Terri Langford and husband Tim of Little Rock; ten grandchildren, Nick and Brooks (Michelle) Joseph, Kylie and Courtney Joseph, Aaron, Brian and Caitlynn Langford, Hannah, Logan and Collin Joseph; and greatgrandson, Westin Joseph. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials be made to First United Methodist Church, Searcy or your favorite charity. Memorial services were held Friday at 10:00 am at First United Methodist Church in Searcy with reception following.

L. E. Thurman burial Sunday at Carlisle Lester Edward Thurman, 94, died Friday, September 16, 2016 in Mountain View. Born January 5, 1922 in Monette Arkansas to Sidney Lee and Carrie M. Thurman. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother Lance Thurman; three sisters, Bessie Aleghorn, Vera Starnes and Willie Thurman. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary B. Thurman; children Leslie Thurman and Skipper (Melissa) Thurman; grandchildren Lance (Jordan Leigh) and Jordan Thurman; great-grandchildren Anna and Brynn Thurman. Lester was a graduate of Monette High School, and the University of Arkansas. He was a registered structural Engineer, and worked for the Little Rock District Corp of Engineers for 30 years. He was involved with the Arkansas River Navigation System. While at U of A he served as president of the Methodist Wesley Foundation. He was a member of Toastmasters International, VFW, Lions Club, and a member of Mountain View United Methodist Church. Les served in the Navy in WWII and the Korean War. Services will be Sunday, September 18 at 2:00 p.m. at Boyd Funeral Home in Lonoke with burial in the Carlisle Cemetery. www.boydfunerlhome.net.

Donald Joe Caplener, Sr., was born October 1, 1937 in Clarendon, Arkansas. A son of George and Ruth Caplener, he spent childhood years with other siblings and enjoying life near the banks of White River. He attended Clarendon High School through the eleventh grade and at the age of 16 entered the US Navy. Don entered the military on August 6, 1952 and became a career seaman. After training he served in the position of Aviation Boatswain Mate Second Class. His duty stations included time in Illinois, California, and Florida. He served on approximately five ships, including the USS Saratoga, and USS Kitty Hawk. The overseas tour during the Vietnam Conflict included serving with the air support unity in Danang. After nearly 21 years Don received an honorable discharge and returned to civilian life in Monroe County. He began work at the Baird Basket Factory in Clarendon, where he served in the maintenance department. After many years of the daily work ritual he retired from public work and began enjoying a quieter side of life. He and Dorothy were married on November 26, 1957 in Aberdeen and through time raised six children. They were privileged to share 58 years of life together in and around the Clarendon community. Earlier this year on January 25, 2016, Dorothy, “the love of his life”, unexpectedly passed away. Don was an active member of the First Assembly Of God Church and always enjoyed the fellowship with his church family. For pleasure he enjoyed fishing, building paddle boats and cooking special meals for the family. At the age of 78, Don passed away Friday, September 16, 2016 in Stuttgart. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Ruth (Stewart) Caplener; two daughters, Linda Caplener and Pam Howard; three brothers, Malcom Caplener, David Brewer and Gaylon Brewer; and one sister, Donna Jean Harris. Family who remain to cherish his memory are Son: Donald Caplener, Jr. and wife, Susan of Clarendon; daughters: Debbie Caplener of Clarendon, Donna Stephenson and husband, Joe of Atoka, Tennessee, Dottie Jeter of Southaven, Mississippi; brother. Brownie Caplener of Marshall; sisters, Antenette Miller and husband, Delbert of Pangburn, Jeanette Hartzog and Mary Boshers both of Clarendon, Georgetta Jordan of Yucaipa, California; 13 grandchildren: and a host of great grand-children, many extended family and friends Graveside services with Military Honors were at 10:00 A.M. Monday September 19, at Shady Grove Cemetery, Clarendon.

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Geneva Sue Smith, 81, of Des Arc, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2016. She was born December 22, 1934 in Des Arc, to George William Harris and Annie Norene Speight Harris. She grew up in Des Arc, and moved to North Little Rock after marrying Cleon V. Smith. There, they ran a grocery store for several years, and raised their four children. Cleon sadly passed away in 1978, and Sue later cared for disabled veterans in her home for many years. She retired and moved back home to Des Arc in 2009, enjoying the company of family and friends. She loved to work puzzles, for which she displayed her ribbons. She also played dominoes extremely well, and was very active at the Senior Citizens Center. Her pride and joy was her family, and her love for the Lord would show in everything that she did. She was strong, brave, and at peace with life's challenges. She was preceded in death by her parents,

beloved husband Cleon Smith, her eldest daughter; Mildred Smith Johnson; her grandson Vincent, her brothers Jerry, Wilford, James, and her sister Martha McVay. Survivors include sisters; Velma Bivens of Anaheim California and Mary Castleberry of Des Arc; daughter Betty Hagerman (Craig) of the home; sons Val Smith (Cyndie) of North Little Rock and Eddie Smith (Misti) of Little Rock; 10 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren, and a host of other family and friends. A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 24, at Crystal Valley Baptist Church in North Little Rock at 10 a.m. Another memorial service will be held in Des Arc on Sunday, September 25. This service will be held at the Des Arc Senior Citizens Center at 1:30 p.m. Internment will be at Edgewood Memorial Cemetery in North Little Rock.

Rebecca Goetz was former employee with Riceland Jymme Rebecca “Becky” Elslander Goetz passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 14, 2016, at the age of 69. She was born March 9, 1947, in Memphis, TN, to James Morgan Elslander and Athanel Whitworth Elslander.Becky is survived by her loving husband, Harold Randolph “Randy” Goetz of Stuttgart; her sister, Cydney Elslander Smith of Little Rock; her niece Marci Henryson (Blaze) of Parker, CO; her nephews, Graham Smith (Danea) of Little Rock and Rowland Smith (Kitty) of Monument, CO; and many great-nieces and greatnephews. She also is survived by her aunts, Hope Whitworth Deen of Fayetteville, AR and Wanda Henderson Elslander of Heber Springs, AR; her uncle, Jim Whitworth of Edwardsville, IL; and many close cousins, near and far. She was preceded in death by her parents; parents-in-law, Harold Goetz and Mae Ree Harris Goetz; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Becky graduated from Heber Springs High School, attended Mississippi University for Women and Arkansas State University where she met the love of her life, Randy Goetz. Becky and Randy celebrated their forty-eighth wedding anniversary on September 1. She worked at Riceland Foods for forty-two years as administrative assistant in rice sales. She volunteered over thirty-five years for the Boy Scouts of America, Quapaw District, and recently re-

Rebecca Elslander Goetz

ceived a District Award of Merit. She served as a member of the vestry of St. Albans Episcopal Church. She held many offices, including President, of the Southland Woman’s Club, the Stuttgart Woman’s Club, St. Albans Episcopal Church Women, and the Grand Prairie Arts Council. She was a member of Chapter DU, PEO, and was secretary of the Stuttgart Country Club since 1985. Becky loved to travel, had exquisite taste, was an accomplished artist, raised her hand first to volunteer and to serve, was truly dependable, and was a lot of fun to be around. She was an avid gardener and fabulous hostess. She will be greatly missed by her many friends and her family. A Celebration of Life was held Saturday, September 17, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Albans Episcopal Church, Stuttgart, AR, with internment immediately following at Lone Tree Cemetery by Turpin Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Arts Center of the Grand Prairie or to St. Albans Episcopal Church or the charity of your choice.

Funeral Services at Cotton Plant Saturday for Allean Williams Allean Williams, 88, passed away in Little Rock, Ark. on September 16, 2016. Born August 13, 1928 in Cotton Plant, Ark., she was the eighth child of the late McCoy and JoElla Mathis. Ms. Williams was a faithful member of New Mt. Pleasant M.B. Church in Cotton Plant, Ark. Ms. Williams was predeceased by her husband, Oliver R. Williams Sr. She will be missed by 6 daughters, Mable (Farrell) Thomas, Euclid, Ohio; Catherine (Floyd) Nickelberry, San Antonio, Texas; Brenda (Joe) Hill, Little Rock; Judy (Emmanuel) Cornelious, Little Rock; Thennie (Ed) Jordan, Las Vegas, Nev. and Girtrude (Billy) Simmons, Sherwood, Ark.; three sons: Oliver R.

(Erma) Williams, Alexander, Ark.; Sherman (Cheryl) Williams, Little Rock, Ark.; Marvin (Lanie) Williams, Cotton Plant, Ark.; one sister, Josephine (William) Lee, Kansas City, Mo., one brother, Lonnie (Vernell) Mathis Sr., Milwaukee, Wis.; 38 grandchildren, 49 greatgrandchildren, three greatgreat-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held on Friday, Sept 23, 2016 from 6-8 p.m. and Funeral Services on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. (viewing from 10:30-11:30 a.m.) at the New Mount Pleasant M.B. Church, 37782 Hwy. 17, Cotton Plant, Ark. 72036. McNeal Coleman Funeral Home, Brinkley in charge.

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By Rev. Dee Harper

Pastor, First United Methodist Church Des Arc, Ar

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Come In and Shut the Door Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-29 Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8, 7:7-11 This week we are starting a sermon series called Doors. The metaphor of a door was used in many ways in the Old and New Testament. In this sermon series we are going to look at some of the ways that Doors were used as a metaphor by Jesus and his followers. What can these ideas teach us about being a follower today? The first metaphor this morning is used in relationship to prayer. Prayer is one of the primary ways in which we grow our relationship with God. My friend Andrew Thompson in his book The Means of Grace writes. “The urge to reach out to others is one of our strongest instincts…We need to communicate with other people. We need to connect with others and to be understood. We reach out to other people to love and be loved because all of us have an innate desire for relationship. When we begin to talk about prayer, we are really just talking about finding this same kind of personal connection with God.” Prayer is amazing because we believe that God is personal and desires a connection with us in the same way that we desire to connect also. We also believe that God works through our prayers. Watchman Nee said, “Prayer is the rail for God’s work. Indeed, prayer is to God’s will as rails are to a train.” The Holy Spirit we believe moves in unseen ways when we pray. Today we read two passages from the Gospel of Matthew. Matthew, the tax collector turned disciples of Jesus, is recording Jesus teachings on prayer. What Jesus says and what Matthew records is even more important when you remember the emphasis that Jesus placed on prayer. One of the most important characteristics that people noticed about Jesus was his prayer life with the Father. Jesus words on prayer in chapter 6 begin with a warning. Don’t pray like this. The things that Jesus warns his disciples about are two-fold. They are mistakes or sins that some of the religious elite whom Jesus calls hypocrites make and also the pagan’s who worshipped other gods. The mistake of the hypocrites is vain glory. They pray publically in a very self-righteous way. They want to be seen and be admired for their piety. They are looking for the respect and admiration of other people versus God. Jesus’ teaching in this passage reminds me of the parable that he told about the Pharisee and the tax-collector. The Pharisee in this parable is the prototypical hypocrite who goes to the temple to pray, but the way he prays is designed to exalt himself above others. He talks about what a great person he is and how

he follows all the rules. But then Jesus tells about a tax-collector who stand off to the side and says, “Lord have mercy on me a sinner.” And Jesus says that it is the tax-collector who is forgiven. I do not think Jesus is saying that we should never pray out loud publically but when we do our words should be focused on talking to God, even if we are praying with and for others. There is a story about that is told about Bill Moyers. He was a young staffer in the Lyndon Johnson administration. LBJ asked Moyers to pray over a meal that the staff was having. And Moyers began to quietly pray. He was interrupted by President Johnson who said, “Speak up Bill so I can hear what you are saying.” Moyer replied, “I wasn’t speaking to you Mr. President.” We should pray like God is the only one listening. The other mistake we can make is through vain words. Jesus said to go to our prayer space and shut the door. And when we pray don’t use meaningless words, don’t babble on. When Jesus was on Earth at that time pagan’s when they prayed would recite long lists of different deities. They thought that if they just praised or invoked the right one then they would get help for whatever problem they had. When we pray to go we don’t need to go on for trying to use pretty words to impress God who created speech itself. I would encourage us to just speak plainly and honestly to God. Use the same language you would when you talk to a friend or family member. In verses 7:7-11 Jesus talks about asking, seeking, and knocking when we bring our petitions before God. While God wants our words to be plain and honest Jesus emphasizes our need to be persistent in prayer. This passage doesn’t mean that if we keep asking God for a new BMW God is going to make it appear. Prayer is about relationship. God is not Burger King; it is not about having it “our way.” God is talking about our real needs. We should be persistent when seeking God. E.M. Bounds wrote, “Faith does not grow disheartened because prayer is not immediately honored; it takes God at his Word and lets him take what time he chooses in fulfilling his purposes and in carrying out his work.” The things that we have talked about today are some of the basics of prayer. So many seem to be intimidated when it comes to prayer and we don’t need to be. Even people who are experiencing deep need often feel inadequate to pray. I want to invite us to just talk, just share, God is listening and God desires connection with you. May God bless you this week. Brother Dee

Class of 1986 holding reunion The Des Arc High School graduating Class of 1986 will be in reunion this weekend, Friday and Saturday, September 23 and 24. Friday evening, classmates will have the opportunity to sit together to watch the Des Arc versus Carlisle Homecoming game at 7:00 p.m.

A picnic for classmates and their family will be held around 1:00 p.m. at the American Ag Building located on Highway 11 North, Des Arc for visiting and fellowship. Classmates will meet at 5:00 p.m. at Dondies White River Princess for a delicious buffet dinner and

more fellowship. After dinner, Classmates are invited back to the American Ag Building to visit, reminisce and continue with the fellowship. Contact Dewayne Mayher if you will be attending any or all of these activities. Dewayne said, “We would love to see everyone!”

Bruce and Kathy Cook of Des Arc, parents of the bride, and Juanita Perry of Hazen, mother of the groom, would like to announce the marriage of their children Kirby Cook of Des Arc to Damien Wood of Hazen. Kirby is the granddaughter of the late Roland and Lottie Jenkins of Hazen and the late Kenneth and Dorothy Cook of Enola. Damien is the son of the late Charlie Wood of Hazen and the grandson of the late Kenneth Wood of Hazen, and the grandson of Mary Wood of Hazen, Shirley Weems of Hazen, and Robert and Cheryl Perry of Norfolk. and Damien Kirby would like to request that family and friends attend their joyous occasion on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 5:00 in the evening at

Miss Cook and Mr. Wood Lakeside Missionary Baptist Church in Des Arc, Arkansas with a reception to follow in the fellowship hall.

“God is Not Dead 2” showing October 8 at Center Theatre This is a movie about a high school history teacher Grace Wesley (Melissa Joan Hart) who comes under fire for answering a student's (Hayley Orrantia) question about Jesus. When Grace refuses to apologize, the school board votes to suspend her and threatens to revoke her teaching certificate. Forced to stand trial to

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save her career, Grace hires young lawyer Tom Endler (Jesse Metcalfe) to defend her in court. Endler devises a powerful strategy to show the jury the historical significance of Wesley's classroom discussion. For More info: Call Liz Schwede 870-581-7202 also Via Facebook Movies at the Center!

ADEM urges Arkansans to prepare for emergencies September is recognized as National Preparedness Month to encourage families and communities to make an emergency preparedness plan. Arkansans should be prepared for emergencies like flooding, tornadoes, straight-line winds and earthquakes. A recent survey conducted by FEMA determined that less than half of Americans have discussed or developed an emergency plan with their household. “National Preparedness Month is a great time for families to prepare for an emergency,” said A.J. Gary, Director of the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management. “Plan now how you will communicate with separated family members and how you will care for those family members who are children, older adults and those with disabilities when an emer-

Kirby and Damien have a wedding gift registry set up with Walmart. Only out of town invitations will be sent.

gency occurs.”This year’s theme is, “Don’t Wait, Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan Today.”

First Baptist Church 242/271 Gospel Mission....................180 Lakeside Miss. Baptist..68/135 First United Methodist........84 Faith Missionary Baptis62/86 Family Worship Center........48 First Assembly of God50/62 Fellowship Miss. Baptist....... 1 5 Church of Christ................15 Church of God of Prophecy. 19 Living WatersFullGospel....NR Faith Outreach Ministry......25 AREA CHURCHES Hickory Plains Miss..59/79 Morris Chapel Miss. Baptist..28 Pleasant Ridge Miss. Bap19/25 Hickory Plains Methodist..... 22 Hickory Plains Nazarene...... 15 Judson Memorial Baptist...... 26 Sand Hill Miss. Baptist 7 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.

Babyhonoring Shower Bart and Laura Calhoun

Sunday, October 2 Two to four o’clock in the Afternoon

At Home of Butch Calhoun 610 W. Curran Des Arc Registered at Walmart, Babies R Us and Target

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Preventing Medicare fraud is topic for study at Biscoe E.H. Club meeting Reported by Mitzi Osborne Nine members of the Biscoe EHC met at 10:30 am in the Biscoe First Church Fellowship Hall on Monday, September 12. Those in attendance were Janice Corpier, Rita Farris, Irene Singleterry Hampton, Juanita Hutchinson, Clara Lightsey, Mitzi Osborne, Rebecca Patterson, Brenda Prince, Gladys Tucker and guest Lula McDonald. ‘The gift of Friendship’ by Helen Steiner Rice was read by Juanita Hutchinson to begin the meeting. It is based on Ecclesiastes 4: 9,10, and the opening line and closing lines are ‘Friend is a priceless gift that cannot be bought or sold’ ‘So when you ask God for a gift, be thankful if He sends not diamonds, pearls, or riches, but the love of a real true friend.’ Members answered roll call telling how many chil-

dren and grandchildren each has. Several members had great-grandchildren and one member has greatgreat grandchildren! 134 volunteer hours were reported. After the minutes read by Secretary Janice Corpier were approved and the financial report was given by Treasurer Juanita Hutchinson and filed for audit, members discussed several items of business: Prairie County Fair Week September 19-24 4-H Fish Fry at fair building Thursday, September 22 at 5:30 Fair Gospel Sing Thursday, September 22 at 6:00 4-H donation Fall Council October 18 Delta District Meeting October 20 in Stuttgart Council board meeting Tuesday, September 27 at 10:00 at the DVB Courthouse Leader Training Tuesday, September 27 in Hazen at 1:00 pm Leader Juanita

Hutchinson is to attend. The community Service Project ‘Sowing Seeds of Kindness’ continues with LOVE boxes and Medicare Help. The September Box will be delivered by Hampton and Osborne. The Eye Opener by Osborne was the 50th Anniversary Certificate given to the Biscoe EHC in 1986 from the Federal office. Members learned the club formed in 1936 and is 80 years old. The September birthdays were Brenda Prince and Rita Farris. They received several lovely birthday cards from members. October birthdays are Mitzi Osborne and Darline Sickel. The meeting adjourned with the EHC Creed. The next meeting is October 10 at 10:30 am at Biscoe Baptist. Everyone is invited to visit/join us for fun, fellowship, and learning.

Senior Citize nS Center D ES A RC , A RK By Barbara Williams, Site Director www.facebook.com/desarcseniorcitizencenter

Good luck Des Arc Eagles on your Homecoming game Friday night! Monday, we had Bean Bag Baseball practice. Tuesday was a real treat for us because The Disciples came and played and sang! We plan to have them come every month. Thanks for coming and doing this for us. We really love it! Wednesday, we enjoyed our homemade Breakfast and then left out in the van to Brinkley and played a Bean Bag Baseball game. We lost 12-19.

Thursday, we left out again to Beebe and shopped at the Dollar tree. Friday, we had Bean Bag Baseball practice. Saturday, the Prairie County Fair Parade came by the Center. Ms. Sandra Webber looked great as she rode by. Next week, we have speakers coming in on Monday and Tuesday. Next Thursday, we will travel out to a Bean Bag Baseball game early. Friday, will be our monthly birthday recogni-

tion. Our yard sale room is open every Thursday from 8-11 am. Sunday, September 25, we will have a Memorial for Ms. Sue Smith here at the Center at 1:30pm. Everyone is invited and can bring food donations for a luncheon following the service. God Bless and have a great weekend! Barbara Williams, Site Director Olivia Holcomb Osborn, Meals on Wheels

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

This week, I was happy to get a half bushel of pears to make preserves for the church bazaar as well as a few Glazed Pear Cakes. As I worked in the pears I found two wonderful recipes I enjoy preparing. The recipes are for a Crumb Pear Pie and Pear Dumplings. I am actually canning old fashioned pear preserves for the church bazaar but the quick pear preserves are great for a small amount. So tie on your apron, peel pears and enjoy preparing these recipes.

Crumb Pear Pie 1/2 cup sugar 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 6 cups sliced peeled fresh pears 1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches) CRUMB TOPPING: 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons cold butt e r In a large bowl, combine sugar and flour; add the pears and toss gently to coat. Spoon into pastry shell. In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar and cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over pie. Bake at 400° for 45-50 minutes or until pears are tender and topping is golden brown. Cover edges loosely with foil during the last 30 minutes to prevent overbrowning. Cool on a wire rack. Glazed Pear Cake

DeS ArC nurSing & reh AbilitAt ion Ce nter by Activity Director, teresa henley

Greetings everyone! We are on our way to the Senior Olympics this morning, Thursday. Wish us luck. The residents have trained very hard for each event that they will be competing in. We are so proud of them! Will have pictures next week. Our Community Yard Sale is coming up fast. It is Saturday, October 8. If you are interested in a booth it is $20.00. Contact me, Teresa Henley at 870-2564194 by October 5 to reserve your space. The Des Arc United Methodist Church and Faith Missionary Baptist Church were here for our Sunday services and fellowship. Monday, Mr. Carroll Denton came by to limber those muscles up and get us jump started for the day. We played Bingo in the afternoon. Tuesday, we enjoyed some delicious punch after

our Olympic games practice. We had our Resident Council meeting in the afternoon and Kayci Greenwood stopped by for Story Time. We enjoyed some yummy Pecan Cookies after our practice for the Olympics. Several members of our staff were at InService workshops on Wednesday. We enjoyed Story Time with Kayci in the evening. The Disciples will be here this Friday. We will have Bingo and the Ice Cream Truck will be here in the afternoon. We will enjoy a little outside time watching the Homecoming Parade. Saturday, will be Memory Games, a little music, Dominoes and some TV. Next Monday, we will have a Pancake Breakfast followed by Excercises with Carroll. We are going to need those excercises after we eat all that delicious

food! Our DANRC General Store will be open next Wednesday and our September Birthday celebration is Thursday. It is almost the end of September. This month has gone by fast. Soon it will be Halloween, then Thanksgiving and Christmas! We thought Fall was here but Summer fooled us all. The temperatures have been mighty warm. But we might want to relish the warm weather because according to the spoon shape of the persimmon, we are going to have to dig our way out this winter! Come out any time. Volunteers are always welcome and the residents enjoy the company. Wishing everyone a blessed rest of the week. Teresa Henley Activity Director

Toss together pears and 1 tablespoon sugar; let stand 5 minutes. Beat eggs, 2 cups sugar, and oil at medium speed with an electric mixer until blended. Combine flour, salt, and baking soda, and add to egg mixture, beating at low speed until blended. Fold in pears, chopped pecans, and vanilla extract. Pour batter into a greased and floured 10inch Bundt pan. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until a wooden pick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Remove from pan, and drizzle Caramel Glaze over warm cake. Caramel Glaze 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup butter 1/4 cup evaporated milk Stir together brown sugar, butter, and evaporated milk in a small saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil, and cook, stirring constantly, 2 1/2 minutes or until sugar dissolves.

Quick Pear Preserves 8 pears, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices 3 cups sugar 2 lemons, thinly sliced Cook pears, sugar, and lemons in a heavy 3-qt. saucepan over medium heat, stirring often, 5 to 7 minutes or until sugar dissolves. Increase heat to medium-high; cook, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes or until mixture is thick and golden and pears are tender. Cool 10 minutes. Spoon into 3 (1pt.) wide-mouthed jars. Store in refrigerator up to 3 weeks.

4 ripe Bartlett pears, peeled and diced Pear Dumplings (about 3 cups) 1 tablespoon sugar 3 cups all-purpose flour 3 large eggs 2 teaspoons baking 2 cups sugar powder 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil 1 teaspooon salt 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup shortening 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup milk 1 teaspoon baking soda 6 ripe pears 1 1/2 cups pecans, 1/4 cup firmly packed coarsely chopped light brown sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 1/2 cup chopped Caramel Glaze macadamia nuts

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar Rind of 1 medium orange, cut into strips 1 (3-inch) piece fresh ginger 1 tablespoon butter

1. Preheat oven to 375°. Stir together first 3 ingredients; cut shortening into flour mixture with a pastry blender until crumbly. Gradually add milk, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. 2. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead lightly 4 to 5 times. Shape into a 12inch log. Cut log into 6 (2inch) pieces. Shape each into a disk, and roll each into an 8-inch circle on a lightly floured surface. 3. Peel pears, reserving peels. Core each pear from bottom, leaving top 2 inches and stems intact. 4. Stir together brown sugar and next 2 ingredients; spoon about 1 1/2 Tbsp. brown sugar mixture into each pear cavity, pressing firmly. Sprinkle remaining sugar mixture in center of pastry circles (about 1 1/2 Tbsp. each). Place 1 pear in center of each pastry circle. Dot pears with 1/4 cup softened butter. Press dough around pears with palms of hands, sealing around stem. Place in a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. 5. Bake at 375° for 40 to 50 minutes, shielding with aluminum foil after 30 minutes to prevent excessive browning, if necessary. 6. Bring granulated sugar, next 3 ingredients, reserved pear peels, and 1 1/2 cups water to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Boil, stirring constantly, 1 minute or until sugar is dissolved. Reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Pour through a wire-mesh strainer into a bowl; discard solids. Pour syrup over dumplings. Serve immediately.

Food hardship especially high in Arkansas In their June 2016 report, How Hungry is America, the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) found that food hardship had declined nationally from 18.3 percent in 2009 to 16.0 percent by 2015. Improvements in the employment picture, increases in the share of eligible families receiving SNAP benefits, the impact of the Medicaid expansion and the Affordable Care Act were among the causes sited for the nearly three point drop in food hardship. The June report showed Arkansas dropping

from 7th to 9th in the national ranking of most food insecure states. Despite the decline in overall food hardship in the United States and Arkansas in 2015, a closer look at the plight of families with children continues to show they are disproportionatly effected by food insecurity. On Tuesday, FRAC released their analysis of the Gallup data looking specifically at households with and without children. The report showed that 24.9 percent of Arkansas households with children-compared to 16.6

percent of households without children- reported there had been times in the past 12 months when they did not have enough money to buy food. That shocking figure shows that almost one out of every four Arkansas families with children could not always afford to buy the food they needed. So while Arkansas ranks 9th overall, we are third-behind the District of Columbia and Mississippiin food hardship for families with children.

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Traveling with Philip and Lorraine . . . . Dear friends and relatives, Other than “We’re so glad to be here” – compliments of the Grand Ole Oprey, our summer – almost fall – is going along quietly. We have received many calls regarding the motor home that is for sale and a few actual visits. One couple seemed interested enough that Philip took them for a ride and had Fred, the potential buyer, drive it back. They loved it, but, unfortunately, must sell a trailer that they bought and can NOT use (unless they buy a bigger and heavier truck to pull it with) first. One man from the Atlanta area has called several times, and we hope to rendez-vous with him next week. The highlight (for Lorraine) of August was the Black Mountain Children’s Home concert. Our small Presbyterian choir joined forces with the huge Mountain Voices choral group, and we sure sounded good! The concert was about one hour long, with piano solos, etc. The Presbyterian choir (15 strong) sang “Fill-A-Me-Up” a capella; this is the song, but this is NOT our choir: https://vimeo.com/71277292 . The opening number was “Wake Up, Church, Wake Up!” Here is that link, again our combined choirs NOT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yaHrsZb5Q . Instead of inviting the audience to clap, a tambourine was played – wonderful touch. Lots of food was prepared for the reception afterwards; it was a very good day! One of our neighbors was so impressed by our Presbyterian choir director/organist’s playing abilities that she asked me to ask Anne if she had attended Julliard. Anne replied, “Usually people ask

me if I used to play in bars!” She loves bouncy Gospel songs and jazz. The following Sunday the Presbyterian Church again hosted an annual event – Land of the Sky Chorus Barbershop Group - http://www.ashevillebarbershop.com/ . The highlight of that show was getting the audience to stand and dance the “HokeyPokey” with them. It was hilarious! Our Nikwasi Dulcimer Group played at a local event – the Franklin Folk Festival http://www.franklinfolkfestival.com/. Weather was overcast and drizzly in the late morning, but it turned out to be a lovely day and the day was a great success. We also played aT the Macon County Airport Fly-In: Lorraine has seen two movies with friends from the campground – “Florence Jenkins Foster” and “Sully”. Both are excellent; “Sully” should get an Academy award, as well as Tom Hanks. Love this! Our beloved pastor, Tempe' Fussell, was installed as our "forever" (we hope) pastor. Remember, we enjoy hearing back from you. Happy September! Love, Philip and Lorraine 954-618-9948 and 954-830-5190 Ed. Note Phllip Fuller, former Des Arc resident, and companion, Lorraine Blair, retired educators, who reside in Hollywood, Fla. but spend their summers in the Carolinas. They pull their motor home to the same campground each year and are actively involved in community life in the area.

Dutch Oven Cooking workshop coming to Lower White River museum in October Lower White River Museum State Park September 17, 2016 A Dutch Oven Cooking Workshop is scheduled for Saturday, October 22 from 10 a.m.-1-p.m. at Lower White River Museum State Park in Des Arc, Arkansas. Join workshop instructor Rick Brumley to discover

the art of cooking in cast iron over a coal fire. Learn new recipes and cooking techniques and enjoy a delicious prepared meal at the end of the workshop. Class size is limited and registration is required. For more information contact Monica Smith at Lower White River Museum

State Park, Phone (870) 2563711 Email:monica.f.smith@ark ansas.gov . Lower White River Museum State Park is one of 52 state parks administered by the State Parks Division of the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism.

Walk Across Arkansas begins Sept. 26 Grand Prairie Quilt Society meets at Stuttgart Public Library The Grand Prairie Quilt Society met September 14 at the Stuttgart Public Library with 9 members present. Glenda opened the meeting with the Thought for the Day, "Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy fabric; which is pretty much the same thing." Happy Birthday greetings were extended to Alean and Glenda...Happy Birthday, Alean and Glenda. Old business: Sherrye, Maeola and Marsha attended the Stitching Circle on August 27 at the Plantation Museum at Scott. Everyone learned to make the Diamond block and the "fold and sew" block. Becky and Debbie also made their first quilt block in the pinwheel pattern. The next Stitching Circle will be September 24. Registration is still open for the Country Quilt Camp III, June 2-4, 2017. For registration information, call Marsha at 673-1430. New Business Winnie will bring the

prepared 10" blocks to the October Sit 'n Sew. Members will make quilt tops for the Dorcas quilt group. In January, members will make pillowcases for Arkansas Childrens Hospital. Show and Share: Ann and Glenda shared many photos of past quilt happenings of the club. Many had fond memories of past events. Ann also showed her strip quilted wall hanging. Shelley shared that her niece, Kaitlyn, had won a blue ribbon at the White

County Fair for her first sewing project--a bluejeans tote. Sherrye had a stuffed doll for her nephew with a matching pillowcase. Glenda had an interesting fish motif quilt top and also asked the members for their input on her quilting dilemma...whether to continue stipling her Xmas quilt. We all thought it was lovely and for her to continue. The next meeting will be a Sit 'n Sew on October 12 at the Stuttgart Public Library.

that first step,” said Lisa Washburn, associate professor-health for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. “With Walk Across Arkansas, you have the inspiration and influence of teammates, officemates and friends to get you going.” Last year, Walk Across Arkansas participants racked up more than a 1.57 million minutes of exercise time with an estimated healthcare cost savings of $157,400 for the entire state. “Of course, people aren’t walking across the state from border to border, but there are people – some 5,000 of them – walking all over the state to be part of this,” Washburn said. “And over eight weeks, people

get into the habit of exercising and connecting with people – and many have said this has put them on the road to making exercise a regular part of their lives.” To register, go to www.uaex.edu/walk. For more information about taking steps to lifestyle changes, visit www.uaex.edu/health-living/personalfinance/small -steps-health-wealth.aspx. The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is an equal acopportunity/equal cess/affirmative action institution. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate or need materials in another format, please contact your county extension office as soon as possible. Dial 711 for Arkansas Relay.

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EPA Settlement DALLAS – (Sept. 20, 2016) Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) annou nced a settlement with Whole Foods, Inc. over violations of hazardous waste regulations. During a year-long investigation, EPA found Whole Foods improperly identified or mishandled hazardous waste at company facilities throughout Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico and Oklahoma. In addition to correcting the violations, Whole Foods will also pay penalties totaling more than $3.5 million and promote hazardous waste compliance in the retail industry as part of a supplemental environmental project, or SEP.

Walk Across Arkansas returns to its twice-a-year format with the fall 2016 edition beginning Sept. 26. The eight-week effort to encourage people to get off the couch or away from the desk is one of the largest public health initiatives in Arkansas. Participation is easy. Gather a team of two to 10 people and register at www.uaex.edu/walk. Be ready, come Monday, Sept. 26, to start hitting the pavement. Record the number of minutes you walk or do other exercise for eight weeks. Participants who report their minutes all eight weeks of the event will earn an incentive. The event winds up Nov. 18. “The hardest thing about making exercise a regular part of your life is taking

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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 STRENGTHS: Senior Leadership. Skill Positions WEAKNESSES: Lack of experience on both lines

Coach: Mark Uhiren Reord at School: 0-0 ‘15 Record: 0-11 ‘15 Conf. Finish: Ninth Returning Starters: 8/8 Offense: Diamond T Defense: 4-4 Playoff Record: 45-27 Last Appearance: 2015 Mascot: Bison STRENGTHS: Backfield Seated front are Junior Maid Skylon Williams, Senior Maid Madison Evans, Senior Maid of Honor Cierra Fisher, Sophomore Maid Lindsey Reidhar Back row are Hayden Flud, Senior Maid’s escort. Dillon Conway, Junior Maid’s Escort, Spencer Wrigley, Queen’s escort, 2016 Homecoming Queen Lexi Cook, Jerrod Williams, Queen’s Escort, Kelvin Cohen, Senior Maid of Honor’s Escort and Jed Reidhar, Sophomore Maid’s Escort

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Dillon Conway, #14 (left) for the Sr. Eagles, stayed inbound by his toenails on a reception at Brinkley. Homecoming activities Jr. Raiders 12-6 in the last line. will begin at 2:30 p.m. Fri- minutes of the fourth quarCaleb Jobe and Roberts day, September 23 with the ter. Des Arc won the toss caught the Riverview quarCoronation ceremonies in- and elected to receive. terback in the back field for troducing 2016 HomecomThe Raiders scored first a six yard loss. ing Queen Lexi Cook and putting six points on the Roberts catches the her court to the student board. The Jr. Eagles scored Raider quarterback again in body in the Des Arc High in the fourth quarter after the backfield for a big loss. School gymnasium. Will Kearby roared through Riverview punted the footImmediately following the Raider offensive line to ball away to the Eagles. the coronation is the Pep nail the quarterback in the Roberts scored the go aRally to cheer the Senior backfield for a loss. head touchdown on a Eagles on to victory over Eyan Holloway recov- keeper to bring the score Carlisle. ered a Raider fumble to give Des Arc 12, Riverview 6. At 4:00 p.m., the Home- the Jr. Eagles possession. With 28 seconds left in coming Parade will proceed The Morton Brothers, Jack- the fourth quarter, the east down Main Street from son and Luke, pushed their Riverview Raiders returned Old Acco to Dondies. way down the field for the punt to the their 49 yard At 6:15 p.m. the crown- yardage. C.J.Conway car- line. The Des Arc defense ing ceremony with 2015 ried the football down to a shut down the Raider ofHomecoming Queen third and one. An offside fense taking the win 12-6. Brooke Kellar begins fea- penalty against Riverview The Jr. Eagles will travel turing Queen Lexi and her gave the Jr. Eagles a First to Carlisle today, Thursday, court before Eagle fans as and Ten at the Raider 23 September 22 with the Sevthey are escorted across yard line. enth grade at 5:30 p.m. and Hinson-Rollins Field. The Jackson was tackled at the Varsity at 7:00 p.m. A time was changed due to the one yard line for a sec- win tonight will give the Jr. time constraints. ond and goal. Quarterback Eagles a 4-0 conference At 7:00 p.m., the Des Arc Cooper Roberts scored a record. Eagles will take on the touchdown on a keeper to The Junior Eagles will Carlisle Bison. tie the game 6-6 with 5:53 host the Junior Augusta Red The Des Arc Eagle left in the game. Devils Thursday, Sept. 30. Marching Band will be Luke intercepted a Good Luck, Eagles!!! rocking the night with the Raider pass and returned Senior Eagles help of the Alumni band the football down to inside The Senior Eagles travand the Des Arc High the 13 yard line. eled to Brinkley for a conSchool Cheerleaders will be Riverview called a time ference game on Friday, assisted by Alumni cheer- out with 4:05 left on the September 16. The Eagles leaders. clock. Des Arc turned the won the conference Fans are encouraged to football over on downs matchup 30-6. come out and support the after officials called for the The Tigers won the coin Eagles to push their confer- chains and signaled the Ea- toss and elected to defer to gles were short for a first the second half. ence record to 3-0. down. Isaiah Williams scored a Junior Eagles The Raiders took over on touchdown with O.C. ConThe Junior Eagles were at home this week, Thursday, downs at the four-yard line. way for the two point conSeptember 15, in a rematch Will Kearby and Eyan Hol- version to put the Eagles in with the Riverview Raiders. loway stopped the Raider the lead 8-0. O.C. Conway scored six The Jr. Eagles defeated the ballcarrier at the 35 yard

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

Elementary Lunch

High School Lunch

MONDAY: Chicken and Rice, Sweet Peas, Carrot and Celery Sticks with Ranch, Strawberries, Fresh Fruit, Milk TUESDAY: Crispitos, Blackeyed Peas, Steamed Broccoli, Tropical Fruit, Fresh Fruit, Milk WEDNESDAY: Popcorn Chicken, Yams, Pinto Beans, Peaches, Fresh Fruit, Milk THURSDAY: Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Green Beans, Whole Wheat Roll, Mixed Fruit, Fresh Fruit, Milk FRIDAY: Hamburger or CheeseBreakfast burger, Tater Tots, Baked Beans, MONDAY: Pop Tarts or Cereal Lettuce, Tomato, Pineapple, Fresh Fruit, Milk & Toast, Tropical Fruit Breakfast TUESDAY: Whole Grain Baked Funnel Cake or Cereal & Toast, MONDAY: Waffles or Pancakes with Syrup or Cereal & Toast, Peaches WEDNESDAY: Breakfast Pizza Peaches or Cereal & Toast, Mandarin Or- TUESDAY:Egg, Toast and One Slice Turkey Bacon or Cereal & anges THURSDAY: Yogurt and Gra- Toast, Tropical Fruit ham Crackers or Cereal & WEDNESDAY: Whole Wheat Funnel Cake or Cereal & Toast, Toast Grapes FRIDAY: Egg and Toast or Cereal Pears THURSDAY: Sausage or & Toast, Pineapple Chicken Biscuit or Cereal & Served with Milk & Juice Toast, Peaches FRIDAY: Pop Tarts or Cereal & Meals are subject to change/ Toast, Pineapple MONDAY: Chicken Nuggets, Yams, Baked Apples, Milk TUESDAY: Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Steamed Broccoli, Grapes, Milk WEDNESDAY: BBQ Turkey Sandwich, Slaw, Great Northern Beans, Pears, Milk THURSDAY: Chili with Beans, Carrot Sticks and Broccoli with Ranch Dressing, Pineapple, Whole Wheat Crackers, Milk FRIDAY: Hamburgers, Tater Tots, Sandwich Fixings, Bananas, Milk

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UP) The (HEADS 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 around noon. Can bring some lawn chairs. There is a park there for little kids. Donations will be taken to give to church for them letting us use their fellowship hall. Beverley wants us to bring pictures of parents, grandparents, etc. Evie Jane Evans, daughter of Clint and Anna Evans celebrated her 4th birthday, Sunday, Sept. 11 at her house with a Disney character party. There were seventeen people present. The kids enjoyed the bouncy house. The adults enjoyed seeing Evie open her gifts, the food, and the fellowship. Last Wednesday, I went to my orthopedic doctor. He told me my bad knee has arthritis, but really worse in right knee. He wants me to take physical therapy because it’s making my leg hurt so bad. Heart doctor keeps setting me up for more tests. Prayers are appreciated! Bob Crider left for Colorado on Aug. 27 and finally came home Sept. 15. He went to work on Charles Crider’s basement. He got stud walls, electric run, all he needed to do. Charles and Yuki enjoyed Uncle Bobby Wayne and glad he came to do that for them. Ernest Norman and Monte Crider sure was glad he got home. Tracy Cochran brought Papaw and me four of the “Cochran Seven” Saturday, Tracy was going to Florida to Universal Studios for her travel agency. Chad and Carly Sue Cochran went to the Razorback game. Josie Cochran went to Arkadelphia with the Choir and spent the night with a friend. Caleb Cochran had his first camping trip with his Boy Scouts. Emily, Annie Grace, Casey and Madie Cochran had a good time with us and we sure enjoyed them.

Never a dull moment with the twins! I was so glad the kids got to go to Church with me. Papaw grilled hot dogs for lunch. Aunt Clara Clark ate with us and got to see the four kids. Uncle Monte Crider got to see the four kids, too. Chad Cochran and kids came Sunday afternoon to get the ones here. They all enjoyed apple pie and ice cream. I sent plenty of fish, chicken, slaw and beans home with them from Mr. Carter Harrison. He takes care of them when able. They love his fish. Tracy was coming home last Wednesday night. Vanessa Graham went to Carlisle Monday and visited her Aunt Brenda Flynn. Congratulations to Clinton and Jessica (Coleman) Crye, on the birth of their little bundle of joy, Luella Jane Crye. She was born, Sept. 20, 2016. Grandparents are Tony and Trena Crye and Zachary and Bonnie (Forrester) Coleman. I kinda love her name, Luella, Go figure! The AR Highway Dept. is busy mowing Hwys 38 and 13. It sure makes it look better. Congratulations to Jessica Eads. She had a little boy, Kam, Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2016. Grandparents are Danny and Teresa Eads. Aunt Kristi Flud and her daughter, Haylie are so excited. (Saw pictures and big smiles on Facebook HA!) The Hickory Plains Baptist Church is in Revival all this week. They’ve had good turnout and great WORD. The most important thing is Souls were saved. Two ladies each night prepared supper for them and served them at the church. They now know there are lots of good cooks around here. HA! Congratulations to all the DAHS Homecoming Royalty, but a special Congrats to our locals Madison Evans (Sr. Maid) and her escort, Hayden Flud and Spencer Wrigley, Queen’s escort.

Did you hear on the TV about the bicycle ride over the Big Dam bridge this Saturday? I thought I’d go and join them but then they said the MAGIC words---starts at 6:30 am!!! So, I cancelled. Ha! B.Q. Creel of Revel (he grew up here) spent Wednesday till Sunday at Unity Hospital with what the doctors deemed a heat stroke. He and brother , Charlie, was loading wood they had cut. His orders now are to stay out of the Sun. Fannie Peters and Rosetta Lockhart visited him Saturday afternoon. Donny and Michelle Brown and Billye Holder were in Cabot Saturday for Carter and Tucker Brown’s ball games. These games are just getting started and I’d guess their car will soon know the way there and back well enough that they can nap on the way home. Mine lived too far away. Let me tell you of Stan’s youngest grand-one of my greats—Clay and Lee had all four children’s birthday party at the city pool in Fayetteville

Wishing the best to our Senior High football team, especially the Seniors because this will be their last Homecoming game. The next “Ladies Drop By” will be Tuesday, Oct. at Hickory Plains 11 Methodist Church at 1 p.m.. 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.” Hickory Plains One Stop 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 () 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 Sept. 26 to Ann (Holcomb) Quattlebaum! Happy Birthday Sept. 28 to Amos Fricker! Happy Birthday Sept. 29 to Eric Evans and Julie Ballard! Happy 78th Birthday Sept. 30th to Bobby Bell! Happy Birthday Sept. 30 to Katie (Boggs) Miller!

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Aaron Barker’s tragic accident and the death of Sue Pegg (those are the 2 that I know of. That is plenty.) Dyllin Collins of McCrory spent the weekend here with Dane and Shelby Collins. Fannie Peters and Rosetta Lockhart visited Calvin and Barbara Luck at Searcy last Tuesday. I saw in the Democrat a picture of the effects of the terrible rain in Louisiana. The street in Denham Springs was piled high with the furniture, ruined and waiting for the city to pick up. Well, I talked with Roger Wedgworth,whose sister, Sandra, lives in Baker and showed me a picture on his phone of her street and her furniture in the same shape. Roger and Donna and his sister, Sheryl and daughter, Jennifer of Conway went down when it happened. Sandra has come here to live in her Mom’s house till hers is repaired. Her son, Ronnie Pendergist lives near, but on a bit higher ground and is taking care of her place. Rosetta

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on same day as they are close together. This is Will’s story to all who would listen: I had a birthday party at the pool, I swimmed, I ate my cake and took my blood sugar.(Will is 3 and they found him to have diabetes at age 2 and Clay or Lee takes his ‘blood sugar’ several times a day.) Lola Osier has as guests for supper Monday Trey, Hillary and Brett Taylor and Sharon Lewis of Augusta. Rosetta Lockhart visited Marie Hollingsworth at the Rehab Center in McCrory and visited with Mary Vincent at Revel last Thursday. I had a call last week from Sue Berkshire Nelson in Nevada. There are people scattered around this County that think I know a lot more than I do, as someone told her to call me. The Berkshire’s had left here before I was old enough to be a “Know it all”. I told her about The Tamale Factory being at the Eldridge House property-they are related, so all is well! Sad days in McCrory with

Johnny came over also. We visited until it was too late to go to church. We hated to miss but we enjoyed our company. We are still treating John’s eye. We go back on the 26th just hope things work out. Had a call from Charles Ingle. He is feeling a little better. We hear from Bruce also about a couple of times a month. Always glad to hear from him. I had a call from Charlene Highfill. She wasn't

feeling well. There will be a family Reunion of the Ingle Family on Saturday, October 1, at the Fellowship building at Lakeside Baptist Church in Des Arc. Potluck lunch. Everyone please come. Thanks for the gifts, phone calls, and visits on and around my Birthday. Kim Simmons and her little helper came over and had lunch with us one day last week. We wish everyone a very good week.

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Prairie County Courthouse News The following information was obtained from the records at the Prairie County Courthouses in Des Arc and DeValls Bluff on Tuesday, September 20, 2016: Land Transfers Warranty Deed Gloria Heard, f/k/a Gloria Burke, Grantor, hand paid by Justin Smith, Grantee, the following lands lying in Prairie County: The NE 1/4 of the NE

1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 32, T5N, R7W containing 10 acres, more or less. Quitclaim Deed Bobby Smith and Jackie Smith, Don Justice and Wanda Justice, Grantors, hand paid by Justin Smith, Grantee, the following lands lying in Prairie County: The NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 32, T5N, R7W containing 10 acres, more or less.

Warranty Deed James B. Harvey and Peggy Harvey, John Oakley Bohannon and Willa Bohannon, Grantor, hand paid by Shannon E. Flowers, Grantee, the following described lands in the County of Prairie, State of Arkansas: Lots Five, Six, Seven and Eight in the Town of Ulm, Southern District of Prairie County, Arkansas.

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, September 19, 2016: City Cases Anthony S. Sanner, Des Arc, charged with Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver License-Class A Misdemeanor. Failed to Appear. Issue Letter. Royce Wade Bell, Des Arc, charged with Failure to Appear on a Written Summons. Failed to Appear. Issue Letter. Marcus D. Smith, DeValls Bluff, charged with Failure to Pay. Failed to Appear. Issue Letter. Jeffery Carter, Des Arc, charged with No Li-

ability Insurance. Guilty. Sentenced to Fine and Cost of $265.00. Jacob Clem, West Memphis, charged with No Driver License. Failed to Appear. Issue Letter. Reba Robinson, Des Arc, charged with Failure to Pay. Failed to Appear. Issue Letter. Lashaun Jamel Jones, Hazen, charged with Failure to Pay. Guilty. Sentenced to Fine and Cost of $380.00 and 22 and 1/2 days Community Service. State Cases Whitley Treadwell, Des Arc, charged with Failure to Pay. Guilty. Sentenced to Fine and Cost of $380.00 and 13 days Community Service.

Prairie County Jail Count The following inmates are incarcerated in the Prairie County Jail at Des Arc as of Tuesday, Sept. 20, 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. Dulaney, Malary L., 31, Hold for ADC. Intake date May 5, 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 Appear-Felony. 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. Pritle, Ernest (Billy) Wilford, 61, charged with Resisting Arrest and Possession of Controlled Substance. Hold for PC Hearing. Intake date August 1, 2016. Sweatt, Tyler Wayne, 26, charged with Residential Burglary, Theft of Property. Hold for Another Department. Intake date July 26, 2016. Bullock, Jason Blake, 37, charged with Theft of Property x2, Criminal Mischief, Criminal

Trespass, and Residential Burglary. Intake date July 26, 2016. . Williams, Thornell A., 31, Commitment. Intake date August 26, 2016. Reese, Holli Michelle, 28, charged with Probation Violation. Intake date September 2, 2016. Calhoun, Justin Adam, 31, charged with Failure to Pay Fine and Cost. Intake date August 30, 2016. Carpenter, Matt Leo, 36, Commitment. Intake date August 31, 2016. Cobb, Ronny, 53, charged with Theft of Leased or Rented roperty. Intake date August 30, 2016. Mathis, Montrell Rashuad, 21, charged with Robbery and Aggravated Assault. Intake date August 30, 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. Inman, Sandra Michelle, 43, Hold for ADC. Intake date August 16, 2016. Roberts, Brittney, 28. Commitment. Intake date September 5, 2016. Burton, Ray Ramello, 21, Commitment. Intake date September 6, 2016. Mason, Randal Lee, 22, charged with Failure to Pay Fine and Cost. Intake date Septem-

ber 11, 2016. Peace, Raymond B., 53, Commitment. Inatke date September 12, 2016. Travis, Christopher Lee, 27, Commitment. Intake date September 12, 2016. Huertas, Abel J., 26, Hold for Another Department. Forgery. Intake date September 9, 2016. Graham, Johnell Delacy, 19, charged with Aggravated Assault, Theft of Property, Theft by Receiving, Breaking or Entering and Contributing to the Delinquency of Minor. Intake date June 6, 2016. Marcum, Ronnie, 33, Hold for Circuit Court. Intake date September 19, 2016. Hardy, Linda Faye, 35, Hold for Another Department. Intake date September 19, 2016. Smith, Dennis O., 56, Commitment. Intake date September 11, 2016. Tatum, Maurice, 37, charged with Disorderly Conduct, Assault-Third Degree, Terroristic Threatening and Criminal Mischief. Intake date September 15, 2016. Towell, Nicholas Allen, 28, charged with Domestic Abuse and Terroristic Threatening. Intake date September 19, 2016. Hurt, Aaron M., 27, charged with Arson. Intake date September 15, 2016. Dennis, Eric, 42, charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Other Drug and Possession of Firearms by Certain Persons. Intake date September 14, 2016.

Alyssa Dohm places Third at Josh Park Memorial Cross Country Meet On Tuesday, September 13, the annual Josh Park Memorial Cross Country meet was held at Greer’s Ferry Lake in Heber Springs. Alyssa Dohm, a Junior, for the Senior Lady Eagles Cross Country team, participated in the event. Alyssa ran a time of 22:44.5 over the hilly 5k

course. She placed Third in the 1A-4A Division winning a Top Ten t-shirt and medal for her effort. There were 97 runners in the 1A-4A division. Alyssa also traveled to Saltillo, Mississippi and ran in the Saltillo Cross Country Invitational. She ran 21:53.7 to place Eighth out

of 1563 runners in the Sr. Girls Division. The Jr. and Sr. Lady Eagles Cross Country teams next meet will be this Saturday, September 23 when they participate at the Russellville Cyclone Invitational.

September Plea Day Hearings The following cases were heard by Judge Tom Hughes in Plea Day Hearings held at Des Arc and DeValls Bluff for the Northern and Southern Districts: Northern Holli Michelle Reese charged with Forgery. Continued to November 22, 2016. Thomas Alan Gregson charged with False Imprisonment-Second Degree, Battery-Second DegreeCertain Victims and Assault-Third Degree-Family or Household Member. Plead Not Guilty. Pre-trial set for November 22, 2016. Michael Aaron Whittaker charged with Schedule I,II Controlled Substance-Meth Cocaine x2 and Possession of Drug ParaphernaliaMeth Cocaine. Sentenced to $1000.00 fine plus court costs and fees and 36 months Supervised Probation. Ernest Wilford Pirtle, Eric Kennedy appointed as counsel. Plea set for October 18, 2016. Released on own recognizance. Russell Danile King charged with Criminal Mischief-First Degree, Furnishing Prohibited Articles, and Probation Revocation. Plead Guilty. Sentenced to 36 months Supervised Probation. Laura Anne Chance charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia-Meth Cocaine. Plead guilty. Sentenced to $1,000.00 fine plus court costs and fees and 36 months Supervised Probation. Ronnie J. Marcum Jr., charged with Theft of Property-Debit/Credit Card and Theft of Property. Plead Guilty. Sentenced to 24 months ADC with credit for 130 days served. Gary H. Williams charged with Possession

with Purpose to Deliver Schedule I, II Controlled Substance-excluding Meth Cocaine, Possession with Purpose to Deliver Schedule IV, V Controlled Substance, Possession with Purpose to Deliver Schedule VI Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia to Manufacture Controlled Substance and Simultaneous Possession of Drugs and Firearms. Continued to November 22, 2016. Jason C. Thresher charged with Furnishing Prohibited Articles. Continued to November 22, 2016. Marchall Blake Rose charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia-Meth Cocaine x2. Failed to Appear. Issued Warant. Continued to October 18, 2016. David Neal Rhyne charged with Terroristic Threatening-First Degree, Theft by ReceivingFirearm,Felony Resisting Arrest and Public Intoxication. Plead Guilty. Sentenced to 12 months Supervised Probation. Thornell Williams charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia-Meth Cocaine. Continued to October 18, 2016. Southern John Travis Puckett charged with Terroristic Threatening-First Degree. Hearing set for October 17, 2016. Joshua Brian Walker charged with Theft by Receiving. Forfeit Bond. Issue Warrant. Jason Bullock charged with Theft of Property x4, Residential Burglary x2 and Criminal Mischief. Pre-trial set for November 1, 2016. Samantha Lynn Easton charged with Theft of Property. Reset pre-trial to November 21, 2016.

Jason Howell charged with Possession of Firearms by Certain Persons. Reset for November 21, 2016. Johnell Graham charged with Theft of Property x2, Aggravated Assault, Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor, Breaking and Entering. Reset for November 21, 2016. Jenifer Bullock charged with Theft by Receiving, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Instrument of Crime. Reset for November 21, 2016. Charles Johnston charged with Possession of Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Hearing set for October 17, 2016. Tyler Wayne Sweatt charged with Theft of Property x2, Criminal Mischief and Residential Burglary. Reset for November 1, 2016 Necko Langhorn charged with Rape and Sexual Assault-Second Degree x2. Reset for September 20, 2016. Micheal Spencer Davis charged with False Imprisonment-First Degree, Assault-Second Degree. Set for Jury Trial February 7 and 8, 2017. Johnnie Joe Walls charged with Possession of Controlled Substance x3, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia x2, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia-Meth and Manufacture of Controlled Substance x2. Reset for October 17, 2016. George W. Mitchell Jr. charged with Possession with Purpose to Deliver Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Reset for November 21, 2016. Roberto Sanchez charged with Sexual Assault-First Degree. Reset for November 21, 2016.

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Service held for J. H. Mapps was brother of Luther J. Tyson, local resident Augusta resident Jimmy Harold Mapps of Globe, Arizona was born in Little Dixie, Arkansas, near Des Arc, on Feb. 8, 1939 to Charlie and Myrtle Mapps. As a teenager he left home, moving to Chicago where he learned the auto body repair trade. He later moved to Southern Illinois where he remained for several years before going to Globe, Arizona in the summer of 1974. He was hired by Cobre Valley Motors and soon assumed the role of Body Shop Manager where he was very successful during his employment there. He retired in the summer of 2000. Jimmy was very family oriented -, kids and grandkids were always in his plans. For many years there were vacations in the motorhome to Arkansas, Illinois, Mississippi and Tennessee to visit family. Granddaughter Cassie was on board for many of those trips; in later years it was Laci on board. Jimmy had speed in his blood, be it on a race track, the water or the sand. He built and drove race cars for a number of years, mostly at the track in Wheatfields. Jet skis took over for a few years after that but then he got involved with what would become his greatest form of pleasure. About 30 years ago he and his buddy Bob got into building and running sand rails. Not sure just how many Jimmy built, it was his favorite pastime. He finally had to give it up when muscular dystrophy took over his body. Prior to that though there were many, many wonderful trips to the sand dunes at Yuma and the Cinder Mountains at Flagstaff, even made a couple trips to the sand dunes up in Idaho. He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, two brothers and a daughter. He is survived by his wife Charlene; son Jimmy Jr. (Sarah) of Tennessee; daughter Robin West (Darrell) of Mississippi, daughter Cheryl Tyler (Dan) of Kingman, Ariz.; brother Willie (Patsy) oF California, brother Phillip (Glenda) Mapps of Des Arc,Arkansas, 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Services on Sunday, Sept. 25, includes 3:00 p.n.visitation,and a e celebration of life following at 3:30 at Living Waters Community Church, 125 Haskins Rd. Globe, Arizona. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Muscular Dystrophy Asso. 4500 S. Lakeshore Dr. #440, Tempe, Arizona 85282 or American Cancer Society, 4550 E. Bell Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85032.

Luther James Tyson was born April 27, 1928 to the late Benny and Sylvester Tyson. He departed this life on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at the age of 88 years old at 1:30 p.m. at Unity Hospital of Searcy, Arkansas. Luther James confessed a hope in Christ and joined New Holly Grove Baptist Church (formerly Holly Grover Baptist Church in Fitzhugh, Arkansas) where he served as a faithful member all of his life. He served on the Deacon Board and sang with New Holly Grove Men’s Choir. He truly loved his church family. Luther James was a hard working man. He was employed until retirement by Nibco/Sloan of Augusta for over 25 years. After several years of retirement, he decided to return back to work at the Augusta Post Office until his health began to fail. Luther James was a man of strength and integrity. He absolutely loved going to church, singing, praying, working in his garden and spending time with his family. Later in his life he was joined in holy matrimony to Willie Bee Cunningham in 1950. To this union there were five children. On Wednesday, September 7, he left this earthly world, leaving behind his wife Mrs. Willie Bee Tyson of Augusta; sons, James *Dorothy* Tyson, Sr. of Little Rock, Bobby *Christie* Tyson and Harold Ward, both of Augusta; 14 grandchildren: 23 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, church family and friends. Luther James was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Dorothy Ann Tyson; son, George Henry Tyson; sister, Evelyn Tyson; brothers L.B. Tyson and George Lee Biggers. Funeral Service was Saturday at 1 p.m. at New Holly Grove Baptist Church. Burial was at New Quiet Cemetery. Arrangements by Rhodes & Son Funeral Home, Augusta & McCrory

Robert Aaron Barker, age 26 of McCrory, passed away Thursday morning, September 15, 2016. Robert Aaron Barker was born on January 9, 1990 in Memphis, TN to Stacy and Peggy (Roberson) Barker. Aaron married Megan Green on October 17, 2015. Aaron was a Patrolman for the McCrory Police Department and was responding to a call when he left us. He also worked part time for the Woodruff County Sheriff’s Department and the Augusta Police Department. He was a Volunteer Firefighter for McCrory. As a McCrory Native, Aaron attended the McCrory School District where he was extremely involved in the schools athletics program. He continued to support the McCrory Jaguars after graduating in 2008 by attending several games. He loved to duck & deer hunt every year. Aaron enjoyed riding back roads with friends just listening to music and making jokes. He loved watching the Razorbacks play football on Saturdays with his wife Megan and family & friends. Aaron was a member of the First Baptist Church of McCrory where he was baptized at an early age. Aaron was known for his beautiful smile and loving demeanor. He loved his job more than life itself and was always prepared to give the ultimate sacrifice to keep his hometown safe. Aaron is preceded in death by his father, Stacy Barker; grandfather, Henry Barker; grandparents, Leroy & Agnes Roberson; Greatgrandparents, Robert & Alma Taylor; uncle, Jess Barker. He is survived by his wife, Megan Barker; mother, Peggy Barker of McCrory; sister, Amanda Barker of McCrory; grandmother, Sarah Barker of Patterson; uncles, aunts and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral service was Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the McCrory High School Gym. Burial followed at Fisher Cemetery in Fisher, Arkansas. Arrangements by Rhodes & Son Funeral Home, Augusta & McCrory. Pallbearers are Joe Hicks, Will Baker, Joseph Crossett, Garret Harrison, Trevor Little & Matthew Roberson. Honorary Pallbearers are all of the Woodruff County Sheriffs Deputies, McCrory Police Department, Augusta Police Department, Patterson Police Department, Charles Roberson, Kyle Jones, William Jones, Lee Jones & Zach Green.

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Billy David Coburn

Services today at Stuttgart for Billy D. Coburn Billy David Coburn, 69, of Stuttgart was carried away by a band of angels to his heavenly home on Sunday, September 18, 2016, at Baptist Health-Stuttgart. Billy was born August 2, 1947, in Little Rock to John E. and Effie C. Harris Coburn who preceded him in death. He was a graduate of Humnoke High School and retired as a truck driver for Prislovsky Ag Service. He was a member of St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Slovak and a 4th Degree Knights of Columbus. He was a Vietnam veteran with the U.S. Marine Corps. Survivors are his wife of 20 years, Paula K. Drotar Coburn; step-son, Kyle (Brandy) Griffin; three daughters, Angie (Mark) Davis of Humphrey, Jeannie Dyce of Tucson, Arizona, and Crystal Coburn of Stuttgart; three brothers, Jack (Linda) Coburn of McRae, Paul (Doris) Coburn of Evanston, Wyoming, and Tommy Coburn of Stuttgart; one sister, Patti (Bob) McIlroy of McRae; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, at St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Slovak with burial following in St. Cyril and Methodius Cemetery. The family requests memorials to be made to St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church.

Evelyn Jeanette Love Williams, 68, of Stuttgart went to be with her Savior Sunday, September 27, 2015. She was born June 9, 1947 in Little Rock to the late Robert and Inez Love. She was a member of Park Hill Baptist Church in North Little Rock. Jeanette, a former choir member and church accompanist, loved to play the piano and sing beautiful hymns to and with her family. Jeanette's other passion was her family, never missing a holiday, event or opportunity to shower her grandkids with gifts, cards and notes of encouragement. A former kindergarten teacher, Jeanette was dedicated to teaching her grandkids about kindness, faith and generosity. She lived as an example of these values, always returning even the smallest act of kindness with a beautiful hand-written thank you not. Jeanette is survived by her three sons, Jay and wife, Tish of Little Rock; Dr. Jeff Wisener and wife,

Connor G. Sanders, Beebe , dies at 2 months old Connor Gentry Sanders, two month old son of Zach Sanders and Lauren Patrom of Beebe, went to be with the Lord on September 20, 2016. He is also survived by one sister, Raegan Jeffress; grandparents, Chris and Missy Patrom, Dean and Melissa Sanders; greatgrandparents, Alice Hughes, Doug and Kay Riley, James Patrom and Nita and Chip Patrom; great-great grandmother, Daisy Sanders; two uncles, Austin Patrom and Cole Sanders; and one aunt Heather Johnson. Family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 26, 2016, at SmithWestbrook Funeral Home, with burial in Grissard Cemetery. Arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares.com

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Bobby Gene Jones, Beebe resident Bobby Gene Jones of Beebe, Arkansas, age 60, went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 12, 2016. Bobby was born to Noah Eugene Jones and Geneva Lee Davis Jones on January 26, 1956 in Fayetteville, Arkansas at the Fayetteville City Hospital. A 1974 graduate of Sylvan Hills High School, Bobby enjoyed watching Razorback football and St. Louis Cardinals baseball. Bobby graduated from United Electronics Institute in 1976 with an associate’s degree in electronics and was an electronic design engineer for CAE USA Inc. at the Little Rock Air Force Base. Bobby was a trained square dance caller and called dances in Arkansas and Texas. A member of DaySpring Baptist Church in Ward, Arkansas, Bobby liked worshipping and spending time with his church family. His dedication to the Lord and his family was an inspiration to those who knew him. Bobby was preceded in death by his dad, Noah Eugene Jones, his Grandmother and Grandfather Jones, and his Grandmother and Grandfather Davis. Bobby is survived by his mother, Geneva Jones of Cabot, his wife, Stacy Ann Linson Jackson Jones of the home; sons, Chris (Christina) Jones of Van Alstyne, Texas, Cory (Amber) Jones of Butlerville, Arkansas; stepsons Ian Jackson and Garret Jackson, both of Beebe; and five grandchildren. Services were held at DaySpring Missionary Baptist Church at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, with Brother Carroll Taylor officiating, with interment following at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Arrangements by Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home.

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

Week of Sept. 13 Days of Field Work: 6 Top Soil Moisture: 80% Short 20% adequate Sub Soil Moisture: 100% Short Livestock Condition: 3 Fair

Main Activities: Farmers continued harvest of corn, soybean, and rice. Cotton was opening with harvest aides being scheduled. Stinkbugs continue to plague bean fields. Final hay cuttings were being made. Crop Progress: Corn: 90% Harvested Rice: 85% Harvested Soybean: 80% Turning Color, 1% Harvested Cotton: 90% Bolls Open Crop Condition: Corn: 30% Poor 70% Fair Rice: 65% Very Poor 35% Fair Soybean: 50% Poor 50% Fair 50% Hay/Pasture: Poor 50% Fair Cotton: 25% Poor 75% Fair

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Journal Delivery Tracking Chart 18 of 30 tracked Ark. locations received last week’s SEPT 15 issue next-day, on FRI., 9/16 USPS gets “C+” for delivery of SEPT 15 issue Arkansas’ next-day-delivery reaches 23 consecutive weeks ! 1. Group A: 6 of 10 post offices have received WRJ on 23 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 20 of last 22 Fridays (2 exceptions: Sat, 5/28 and Sat, 9/3) 3. Hot Springs (Village) has received WRJ on 20 of last 21 Fridays (1 exception: Sat, 7/30). 4. Edgemont, Ar has received WRJ on 22 of last 23 Fridays (1 exception: Saturday 5/14) 5. Greenbrier, Ar has received WRJ on 20 of last 23 Fridays (3 exceptions: Sat, 5/14, Sat, 8/6, Sat 9/3) 6. Arkadelphia, Ar has received WRJ on 18 of last 19 Fridays (1 exception: Sat, 7/30) - began tracking 5/20 7. Bald Knob, Ar has received WRJ on last 15 consecutive Fridays (ever since first started tracking) 8. Midvale, ID has received WRJ on 19 of the last 23 Mondays (4 exceptions: All Tuesdays, 5/31, 7/5, 8/3, 9/6) 9. Anaheim, CA has received WRJ on 17 of last 23 Mondays (6 exceptions: Sat., 4/9; Tues, 5/31, 6/14, 7/5, & 9/6 7/21 issue never received)

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

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

The 170± other locations, including the 34 listed below, are all mixed together in 7 containers.

GROUP “B” (20 ARKANSAS LOCATIONS) (1) (1) (1) (1) (2) (1) (1) (2) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (2) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1)

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

MON, 8/29 FRI., 8/26 FRI., ” FRI., ” MON, 8/29 FRI., 8/26 FRI., ” MON, 8/29 FRI., 8/26 FRI., ” FRI., ” ?

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

FRI., 8/26 TUES, 8/30 FRI., 8/26 TUES, 8/30 FRI., 8/26 FRI., ” FRI, ” FRI, ”

(2) (1) (1) (1) (6) (2) (1) (5) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (5) (1) (1) (2) (1) (1) (1)

SAT, 9/3 FRI., 9/2 FRI., ” FRI., ” WED, 9/7 SAT, 9/3 FRI., 9/2 TUES, 9/6 FRI, 9/2 FRI, ” FRI, ” FRI, ” FRI, ” TUES, 9/6 FRI, 9/2 FRI, ” SAT, 9/3 FRI, 9/2 FRI, ” FRI, ”

(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, ”

(4) MON, 8/29 (4) MON, ”

(6) WED, 9/7 (5) TUES, 9/6

(2) SAT, 8/27 (4) MON, 8/29 (5) TUES, 8/30 ?

(4) MON, 8/29 (4) MON, 8/29 (5) TUES, 8/30 (4) MON, 8/29 (6) WED, 8/31 (5) TUES, 8/30 (8) FRI., 9/2

COLUMN TOTALS: (71) (93) actual days

USPS Grade

A+

NEW Record-Early-Delivery

(2) SAT, 9/3 (5) TUES, 9/6 (6) WED, 9/7 (6) WED, ” (5) TUES, 9/6 (5) TUES, ” (5) TUES, ” (5) TUES, ” (6) WED, 9/7 (5) TUES, 9/6

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

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

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

(4) MON, 9/12 ?

(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, ”

(84) actual days

(4) MON, 9/19 (4) MON, ” (4) MON, ” (2) SAT, 9/17 (5) TUES, 9/20 Not rcv’d as of 9/21

(5) TUES, 9/20 (4) MON, 9/19 (4) MON, ” (5) TUES, 9/20 (6) WED, 9/21 ?

(4) MON, 9/19

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C+ POOR Delivery

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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FLEA MARKET SALE Friday and Saturday, September 30 and October 1, 7:00 a.m.-till?. Fishing innertube, rod & reels, tools, furniture, dishes, clothing-infants sizes and up25 cent racks, toys, antiques, hundreds of books (some old). Eleven miles South on Highway Eleven toward Hazen. Turn West on Highway 249, South One Mile, Second house on left. Watch for signs. Rain date to be announced later.

(1) FRI., 9/9

A+

FL EA M A RKE T S A LE

(4) MON, 9/19

(105) actual days

B+

2007 Luxury by Design 40-foot Fifth Wheel Camper. Tri-axle, washer & dryer, TV, electric fireplace, stove with oven, excellent tires, power hitch, 2BR, sleeps eight, three roof airs, rear hitch, 20-foot awning, one Super Slide and two other slides. $11,900.00. Call Sherry Curtsinger at 501-940-8458 3xc

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

TUES, 9/20 FRI, 9/16 FRI, ” FRI, ”

GROUP “C” (14 OUT-OF-STATE LOCATIONS) (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 W. Melbourne, FL (4)

Thompson Center Arms Encore 50-caliber Pro Hunter Muzzleloader. Pistol grip, Bushnell Scope 3x9. Like new. $600.00. Browning .22 long rifle Buck Mark Sport. Bushell 3x9 scope, like new. $550.00. Also, lots of hunting clothes, jackets, pants, rain gear, boots, back packs, mostly XL. Very good condition. Call Sherry Curtsinger at 501-940-8458. 3xc

CNA’s & PCA’s

* The 10 locations above are mailed in 10 proprietary containers, one for each location. 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

1995 Holiday Rambler 30-foot Class C Gas Burner Ford with 55,000 miles. Excellent Condition. Great tires, two TV’s, two roof airs, backup camera, lots of storage. Large awning, awning on every window, electric step, microwave, stove with oven. $15,900.00. Call Sherry Curtsinger at 501-940-8458. 3xc

thru Sept.p.

Black ink/White Paper

Record Fewest #Days

FOR SALE

“thumbs down”.

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

WHITE RIVER JOURNAL, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

Prairie County Fair Parade - Sat, Sept 17

Grand Marshal, Laure Toll, left (in green) and company

Little Miss Prairie County, Jaylee Ingle

First Alternate & Photogenic Teen Miss Prairie County, Abby Richardson

Miss Prairie County, Larissa Harrison, left

Here comes the Parade! Leading on horseback l-r are: Charles Kee, Megan, Layton and Aaron Cain

Baby Miss Prairie County, Eden Weems

Miss Prairie County Rice, Ketrina Wallace

Toddler Miss Prairie County, Matily McAnally

Senior Mrs. Prairie County, Sandra Webber

Miss Arkansas Heritage, Megan Stock

Mrs. Prairie County, Tina White, right

Tess

Remembered

Aaron

Jamie Andrew Ricky & Me, in my room

A year or so after I was adopted at Pets Mart in August 2013 and brought to reside at the Dean Walls residence in Des Arc; I escaped my confines for a whole two weeks of freedom before being “rescued” once again at the Des Arc-Clarendon football game Nov 6, 2014 by Aaron and Andrew Madar and Trevor Harrell. They took me up to Jamie Parson in the bleachers who kept me warm under her blanket until the game ended, and then on to her home. Jamie, her son Ricky, along with Aaron and Andrew Madar returned me to my ‘owner’ a week later, after seeing an ad describing me in the paper. (You may’ve read all about me, as the “Miracle on 7th Street” in the 11/20/14 WRJ.) For sometime now, I’d been confortably sleeping at night on the kitchen counter even though being a really sound sleeper, I’ve occasionally fallen off. Well, wouldn’t you know it ..... Monday night this week I was again sleeping soundly, when I fell off and broke my neck about 1:00 am. And I was only 6 years old .... I will miss being cuddled, getting to dig my claws into soft skin and having a warm lap to lie on; but on the other hand fixing breakfast, and cleaning up after me, won’t be near as big a chore for Ms. Dean .... nor will I be demanding my usual bowl of good stirred, uncooked egg.

First Alternate Little Miss Prairie County, Camryn Buckner

Des Arc High School Marching Band, Des Arc Main Street

P lease V ote D ARE S AUL for JP District #2 A VOTE FOR THE FUTURE OF PRARIE COUNTY “If you live West of 14th Street and/or North of Main Street to the Bayou Bridge all the way to the East of Pirtle Road that runs beside the Four Mile Corner, I sincerely ask for your Vote. I have a vested interest in the Future of Prairie County. My first and foremost goal is to have clear communication with you, the Voters of my district. I want you involved in the county's business. We all have a part in making our local government the best it can be. I will be out and visiting as many of you as possible before the election. Early Voting begins October 17th and I hope you give me a chance to serve you”.

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