White river journal, august 6, 2015

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Above: Boy points to large photo of Hiroshima, Japan . . . The harsh reality of the “Atomic Age” revealed itself 70 years ago today on August 6, 1945

ACTIVITIES CALENDAR FRI, AUG. 7 Ark. Rice Expo Grand Prairie Research Center, Stuttgart SAT., AUG. 8, 8-10 AM Pee Wee Football signups Hinson-Rollins Field SAT., AUG. 8, 9AM-1PM Youth Car Wash Ayala’s Detail Shop SAT., AUG.8, 3-5 PM School Supply Giveaway Family Worship Center (Child must be present to receive supplies) SAT., AUG. 8, 2-5 PM Back to School Bash Biscoe Assembly of God K-Sixth grades MON & TUES, AUG. 10 & 11 Open House Des Arc Schools (See Ad Page 14) TUES., AUG. 11, 12 NOON Lions Club Meets Methodist Church TUES., AUG. 11, 6 PM Quorum Court Meets Courthouse Annex TUES., AUG. 11, 5:30 P.M. Title I meeting DAES Cafetorium THURS., AUG. 13, 6 PM First Bapt Mother’s Day Out Open House SAT., AUG. 15, 5:30 PM Faith Football Dinner First Baptist Church MONDAY, AUG. 17 School Opens for 2015-16 School Year MON., AUG. 17, 12 NOON Chamber Meets F & M Bank TUES., AUG. 18, 1 PM PC Retired Teachers meet White River Dairy Bar FRI., AUG. 21, 6 PM Eagle Fest 2015 Hinson-Rollins Field SAT., AUG. 22, Fair Queen Contest DeValls Bluff Center

Mural honoring veterans displayed at Beebe A mural honoring the men and women of the Armed forced was painted on the wall of the Wilbur D. Mills Co-op under the supervision and help from Thomas Fernandez, art instructor at ASU-Beebe.

The simplicity of the mural is provacative while the colors and message is overwhelming, according to those who have seen the large mural recently completed.

Jake Caviness, 22, Carlisle Mary Dupslaff, 79, Stuttgart J.H. Heathscott, 68, Harrisburg John Holladay, 71, Stuttgart Bonnie Hood, 90, Des Arc Phyllis McKee, 79, Searcy Connie Wilson, 75, Carlisle Brian Wood, 44, Searcy

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Farmers & Merchants Bankshares Inc. assets to exceed one billion dollars with Fayetteville Bancshares acquisition For release: July 30, 2015—The Farmers and Merchants Bankshares, Inc. (Stuttgart, AR) and Bankshares of Fayetteville, Inc. announce today they have signed a definitive agreement in which The Farmers and Merchants Bankshares, Inc. will acquire Bankshares of Fayetteville, Inc. Under the terms of the agreement, Bankshares of Fayetteville’s shareholders will receive all cash for their shares.

Completion of the transaction is subject to certain closing conditions, including regulatory and shareholder approval. Following the successful completion of these steps, it is anticipated the transaction will close during the fourth quarter of 2015. The Bank of Fayetteville will retain its name and will continue to operate in all existing

branch locations.

The announcement was made

by Farmers and Merchants Bank President and Chief Executive Officer Gary Hudson and The Bank of Fayetteville President and Chief Executive Officer Mary Beth Brooks.

“This is an important event for our bank,” said Brooks. “It will ensure that our customers continue to enjoy their relationship with their community bank and will allow them access to a broader choice of products and services and improved technology. This transaction will also provide growth opportunities for our employees, maximize value for our shareholders, and ensure a continued investment in our community.

These are two like-minded, community-focused institutions join-

ing together to make a greater impact not only on our local communities but also in the level of service and technology that we can offer our customers.”

“We are very pleased with the opportunity to add The Bank of Fayetteville to the Farmers and Merchants Bank family,“ said Hudson. “We share similar values and business philosophies of community involvement and commitment. We have full faith that combining the financial strength of our organizations will serve the customers of both institutions well,” he added.

Farmers and Merchants Bank, with approximately $701 million in total assets, currently operates in seven Arkansas communities: Stuttgart (headquarters), DeWitt, Marianna, Hazen, Des Arc, Per-

ryville and Morrilton.

The Bank of Fayetteville, with assets of approximately $343 million, has five branches in Fayetteville as well as branches in Farmington, Prairie Grove and West Fork.

“We are looking forward to becoming part of the great community of Fayetteville,” said Hudson.

“During our 70 year history, we have earned a reputation for community service and investment that fits well with the philosophy of The Bank of Fayetteville. Our board and officers have many decades of commitment to meeting the financial needs of our customers as well as our stockholders.”

Upon successful completion of the acquisition, total assets will exceed one billion dollars.

Equalization Board sworn into session Members of the Prairie County Equalization Board were sworn in and held their first meeting at the courthouse in Des Arc on Monday, August 3. County Clerk Vanessa Peters was the officiant for the swearing in.

The Equalization Board is active each year during the month of August assisting property owners who wish to discuss property assessments and other relevant questions.

All property in Arkansas is assessed at 20% of market value. The equalization process is vital to guaranteeing that properties are assessed properly as there are changes in values and ownership.

In addition to the general purpose of ensuring fair and equitable assessments, statutory requirements of County Equalization include the collection and analysis of sales data, providing assessment assis-

tance to local units, and providing the State Tax Commission with annual reports.

The purpose of this document is to provide County officials with information regarding the statutory and State Tax Commission guidelines for County Equalization. The policies can be found in the General Property Tax Act of 1893, as amended and State Tax Commission rules and publications.

The Board will be on call for appointment during the month of August. Anyone wishing to meet with the Board should call the county clerk’s office at 870-2564434 to make an appointment. Meetings are held at the Courthouse Annex Members f the Prairie County Equalization Board are: Terrell Sutton and Paul Dickson of Des Arc; James Shellman and James Gray of Hazen and Thelma Gray of DeValls Bluff.

SCHOOL REGISTRATION: A sign that a new school year is about ready to start is the studnt registration. Registration is being held this week for high school students.

Above, left to right, Audrey Crawford, Kristie Flud and daughter, Haylie, Sherry Romaine and Lindsey Romaine. Audrey and Lindsey will be in the 11th grade. Kristie is registering her son, Hayden, who is also a junior, and Sherry is completing paperwork for Lindsey.

School starts Monday, August 17

Prairie County Library Board in monthly meeting July 28 At the monthly meeting of the Prairie County Library Board in Hazen on Tuesday, July 28.

Beth Rogers, board member, in her remarks, said all the board members were delighted with the millage passage and wished to thank the voters for their overwhelming yes vote. Discussing the budget and the financial status of the library system was the first topic for discussion.

It was decided that the DeValls Bluff library would be open one day a week on Thursday until the end of this year. It is expected that a floater clerk will be placed at DeValls Bluff but will have more days there

in 2016.

April Highfill, Hazen librarian, reported on the new processing system being offered by The Library Corporation for updating the entire technical data system for the library system’s operation and cost of the software and hardware involved in the upgrading. The board was to meet August 5 to discuss the transition.

From left: Abbie Martin, Jeremiah Williams, and Aleigha Smith The Lonoke/Prairie County Regional Library Board will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 1, at Lonoke. The next meeting of the Prairie County Library Board will Members of the Hickory House 4-H club donated three bags of dog food to the Des be Thursday, Sept. 3, at the Arc Pound. This is one of their community service projects. Pictured from left to right, Public Library in Hazen.

Abbie Martin, Jeremiah Williams, and Aleigha Smith.

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[begin ital]Annals of the cyber-age, cont. [end ital.]

The news release from state Attorney General Leslie Rutledge had just arrived, by e-mail, naturally, and she was, naturally, outraged by President Obama’s energy directives. As was Gov. Asa Hutchinson, though less stridently so, his more measured statement flashing in about 70 minutes later. By e-mail, yes, though Rutledge got there first.

It would have been big news had either endorsed Mr. Obama’s initiatives. As it was, the medium brought a larger message which landed at approximately the same hour.

You own a P.C., of course you do, or a laptop. So unless you are among the fewer millions for whom there is MacIntosh and no other -- Thine Art the Apple of Mine Eye, except no substitute, Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Jobs -- then your attention was diverted by the breathtaking news that you are, in all likelihood, using an outdated computer program.

Windows 10 is here! Time -- marches on!

As do the fortunes of Mr. Bill Gates, the richest college dropout (Harvard) in the world and, along with it, and along with falling oil prices, the richest person in the world, the sheiks of OPEC having lost the race to fracking. How much richer Gates will be by the time these words reach print not even the Wall Street analysts can predict, but richer. As of August 2, Forbes, which purports to know about these things, puts it at just a hundred grand or so south of $80 billion. As measured by the International Monetary Fund, Gates’ net worth exceeds the Gross Domestic Product of 125 of the 188 nations. It exceeds the 2014 Gross State Product of 13 states, and is well more than half Arkansas’s $130 billion. As the father of Microsoft, in a sense he is his own nation-state. And, rather like Rutledge, he got there first. (If it helps, he has pledged to give away most of his swag).

The rub -- there’s always a rub in these things -- is that while all of us might like to be as wealthy as Gates, not all of us want to travel as far as fast. Which is to say, we don’t want to have to continually break stride and learn a new operating system, a new e-mail program, a new whatever; that, or risk being left behind, relying on hardware and software that serves our needs perfectly but which technicians will soon enough tell us cannot be fixed, they don’t make these parts any more, man but you’re behind the times. That sort of thing.

Your columnist upgraded (not necessarily his term) to Windows 8 (or was it 8.1?) about 20 months ago, having taken Ole Betsy in for repairs only to be regaled with sneers and snickers by the shop crew. Didn’t bother to hide it, they didn’t, their disdain. Opened the computer’s tower from a distance, as if they expected rodents to escape it. (Only dust, thank you).

“This is easy,” the tech told me, walking me through the new system. No, it wasn’t. Still isn’t, even after $25 or so for, and hours spent poring over, [begin ital] Windows 8.1 for Dummies [end ital].

Case in point: my “Print preview” function abruptly went south a few days ago, as did my wireless connection to the printer. None of the manuals that came with the new P.C. were of any help, nor was [begin ital.]

Dummies [end ital.]. Eventually an on-line “chat” with a tech got me running again, but only after he gave up trying to direct me and won my consent (readily, even enthusiastically given) to take remote control of my computer, whereupon he did the job himself.

Watching the screen as he restored my connection I think I counted 200 different mouse clicks, half of them venturing into such innards of the instrument as I could not have imagined existed.

Mr. Hutchinson, and properly so, has spearheaded a revitalization of computer science education in Arkansas classrooms, to include instruction in codewriting. I think I know what computer code is, though I’d have to check with my grandchildren to be certain; and, inasmuch as the generation now in classrooms will need to understand the logic and the schematics of computers just as those of an earlier age bracket needed to know how to shift the gears of a steering column-mounted manual transmission, let the governor’s program commence with all deliberate speed.

They’ll need all the training they can get when Windows 22 comes along, and no matter how much richer becomes Bill Gates.

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Creeping out of the Foxhole

By Donald Kaul

At long last Republican presidential hopefuls crept out of their foxholes, where they’d been cowering and maintaining radio silence, to attack Donald Trump.

With one or two exceptions, the field went AWOL as Trump trashed immigrants, calling them drug runners and rapists. But as soon as Trump said “I like people who weren’t captured,” suggesting that Senator John McCain was less than a hero, they pounced.

Senator Lindsey Graham fumed that Trump’s had “crossed a line.” Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush condemned his “slanderous attacks.” Former Texas Governor Rick Perry called on Trump to exit the race altogether.

How noble of them.

Of course, it helped having some truth on their side. As a Navy pilot, McCain was shot down and wounded during a bombing mission in the Vietnam War. The future Arizona senator spent five and a half years in a Hanoi prison, two of them in solitary confinement.

He was tortured and beaten and his injuries were allowed to go untended. Yet when his captors offered him release after discovering that his father commanded the entire Vietnam theater of the war, he refused. He was bound by military code to wait until everyone captured before him had been released.

That should settle the argument. Whatever you think of the Vietnam War, McCain showed tremendous integrity. Trump is an idiot.

But I wonder where these Republicans and their ilk were in 2004, when John Kerry was the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee. He was another hero whose patriotism was assailed. The only difference: He was a Democrat and his assailants Republicans.

The GOP built a well-financed machine to tell lies about Kerry’s war record. His opponent, President George W. Bush, raised not a hand in protest at

this slander.

As a matter of fact there was only one prominent Republican who spoke out in protest of the scummy Republican campaign: John McCain.

What’s happened to Republicans? They used to be such nice people. Sure, they favored the moneyed interests and disliked unions and taxes, but they supported good causes too — like public schools.

Some Republicans were environmentalists and internationalists. And, never forget, it was under a Republican president, Dwight Eisenhower, that we undertook the greatest public works project in our history — the interstate highway system.

And it was another Republican, Teddy Roosevelt, who inaugurated our national parks system.

That kind of Republican either doesn’t exist anymore or is sheltered in a witness protection program.

Your current brand of Republicans wouldn’t pave a road unless it ran in front of their houses. Even then they’d pay for it by cutting Social Security payments.

They’re against opening up relations with Cuba, negotiating with Iran, cutting the military budget to bring it more in line with our needs, and raising the minimum wage. They don’t believe in climate change because to do so would mean going against the oil interests that generously fund their electoral campaigns.

Look at the gang that’s running for the Republican nomination: The worst of them seem deranged and the best appear fearful that they’ll do something to raise the ire of the party’s tea party wing.

Like criticize Donald Trump when he slanders immigrants.

It’s not like the Democrats are white knights.

They have more than their share of hypocrisy and cowardice. But the Republicans are taking it to a whole new level.

Even Ronald Reagan must be spinning in his grave.

This Time Was Supposed to Be Different WEEK’S WEATHER,

By Lee H. Hamilton The most important function Congress serves is to debate and pass the federal budget. I know— it also levies taxes, imposes or relaxes regulations, and once in a while nudges our social, economic or political order in a meaningful way. But the budget tells the government what to do and makes it possible to do it. Everything else follows from that.

Even at the best of times, passing a budget is a test of Congress’s abilities.

And these aren’t the best of times. Its two houses are controlled by Republicans who don’t see eye to eye. The White House is in the hands of a Democratic president who really doesn’t agree with them.

So to get a budget enacted into law, everyone involved has to negotiate seriously. They have to make realistic political judgments about what’s possible.

They have to compromise. Given our divided government, you’d think that everyone would step up to these challenges.

Early in the year, following the GOP’s takeover of the Senate, it seemed as though they might. Gone, at least in rhetoric, were the days of shutdowns, sequestration, and the fiscal cliff. The “regular order” of committee hearings and duly marked-up appropriations bills would be restored.

In the House, Appropriations Chairman Hal Rogers accomplished something that hasn’t been managed for years: all 12 appropriations bills made it out of his committee. But that’s where the good news ended. For the bills themselves were largely political statements that had no chance of being enacted, as they contained provisions that were anathema to Democrats — including President Obama, who made it clear he had no intention of signing them.

What provisions? The appropriators voted to reverse the Affordable Care Act. They zeroed out family planning. They imposed strict rules on for-profit universities. They pulled back regulations on the environment. They resorted to longpracticed budget gimmicks: planning for faster economic growth than is defensible so they could increase projected revenues; boosting military spending then moving it off-budget, which allowed them to claim to support defense spending without actually counting it as spending.

So now Congress is headed for parti-

san gridlock, and the result is predictable, because we’ve seen all this play out before. Instead of the regular order, we’re once again pointed toward fiscal showdowns.

Last week, Congress gave up on securing a new round of transportation funding for the states — at the height of the summer construction season — instead announcing a three-month extension that saves the hard negotiating for the fall. A vote to raise the debt ceiling also looms in the fall. And, given the state of play, it seems inevitable that once again Congress will resort to the travesty known as a continuing resolution, which relinquishes Congress’s power of the purse by basically extending fiscal policy as it was the year before.

No member defends this way of budgeting, but they end up doing it year after year anyway, as if held hostage by their own worst inclinations. There are no serious negotiations at this point.

Which is a problem. Because to prepare a budget thoughtfully — especially when it requires negotiation with the other party — demands working through literally thousands of details. Yet we’re approaching adjournment with no serious talks to make mutually acceptable headway on the budget — though somehow Congress has found the time to take a recess, shutting down for the remainder of the summer.

So with Congress having left Washington and roughly a dozen working days once it returns to put a budget together, the delay we’re seeing means that Congress won’t actually be able to resolve the issues it faces. Congressional leaders seem fine with this. They rejected early negotiations, preferring a last-minute confrontation, which will lead to another fiscal impasse.

In other words, they’re punting. I can’t predict how long they’ll make their continuing resolution last, but with presidential elections looming, it may be longer rather than shorter. Instead of turning over a new leaf, as Congress promised it would do just seven months ago, it’s once again consigning us to fiscal chaos.

You should be angry. It’s a lousy way to do business.

Lee Hamilton is Director of the Center on Congress at Indiana University; Distinguished Scholar, IU School of Global and International Studies; and Professor of Practice, IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

Letter to the Editor . . . .

Enclosed is our check for our yearly subscription for the Journal. Although I was young when we moved from Des Arc, I still like to read about the churches my dad, Lemuel C. Felts pastored or preached at. He has been gone for 12 years and mother, Elsie Hambrick Felts, for 13 years.

The past has not been good for myself and my husband, Bill (a native of

DeValls Bluff ). Bill had open heart surgery and he also suffers with Alzheimers. I have been diagnosed with cancer inmy left breast, both lungs and back. Even with our problems, God is good!

Thanks for providing such a good paper. Keep up the good work.

Catherine Felts Minor 27900 S. Springlake Rd. Hensley, AR 72065

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Quote of the Week

DEAN L. WALLS, EDITOR/PUBLISHER/ADVERTISING MANAGER JOYCE TAYLOR, Mail Room Supervisor LIZ HAMPTON, Sports/Photography Becky Webb, Accounts

The 20th century was a test bed for big ideas - fascism, communism, the atomic bomb.

P. J. Rourke

A funeral procession pulled into a cemetery. Several carloads of family members followed a black truck towing a boat with a coffin in it.

A passer-by remarked, "That guy must have been a very avid fisherman."

"Oh, he still is," remarked one of the mourners. As a matter of fact, he's headed off to the lake as soon as we bury his wife."

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oe Morrison says, ”Knowing how bitter are the dregs of defeat from losing a previous race, Joe Morrison’s opponent is telling things he knows are false in a desperate effort to stem the tide of votes that is rising against him. Let’s stamp out mud-slinging.”

He has attacked Joe Morrison’s Democracy, his army record, and has criticized, penalized and lied about him because he did serve his country.” Elect Joe Morris our next Prosecuting Attorney.

J. Marion Futrell, candidate for Governor, says, “I have only one promise to make - that is to do my duty as I see it when the time comes for action. No one will be authorized to make for me any other promise.”

Messrs. Dr. J. C. Gilliam, Esq. T. C. Ballowe, Ralph Greer and Q. E. McCuin were visitors to Brinkley to hear the “Kingfish” Hon. Huey P. Long, senator from Louisiana, speak on behalf of Mrs. Hattie Caraway, candidate to succeed herself as Senator from Arkansas.

The Prairie County Democratic Central Committee met at DeValls Bluff Wednesday and selected judges and clerks for the primary election next Tuesday, August 9. Officials for White River Township are Judges: G. P. Drown, T. W. Thompson, and Coy Ingram; Clerks: James Webb and J. E. Berry. With these gentlemen serving, no candidate should fear the result of a fair count.

Mr. W. B. Hill, SmithHughes Instructor at the Des Arc High School, has proven his worth to the community. Only this week, he has vaccinated more than 100 head of cattle threatened with black leg.

Today is the Journal’s 25th birthday.

Our old friends, Leroy

Walls, J. W. Tarkington and J. F. Kirk of the Johnson Chapel neighborhood, were in town trading this week.

M. P. Castleberry, Clyde Irby, Henry Heavener and S. L. Wesson, progressive farmers of the East Side, were in town trading since our last.

The People’s Store in Des Arc has the following specials for Saturday: Good Brooms, 19 cents; Pure Coffee, 7 pounds for 95 cents; Cane Sugar, 23 pounds, $1.00; 48 lb sack Guaranteed Flour, 75 cents. and 100 pounds Shorts, 80 cents.

In this week’s Political Announcements are: For Congress, Second Congressional District, Hugh Williamson of Newport and Hon. Jon. E. Miller of White County; For Prosecuting Attorney, 17th Judicial District: Joe Morrison of Stuttgart; For County Judge: J. J. (Jeff ) Holmes of White River Township and J. F. Sims of Hazen Township; For Sheriff: J. H. Beck of Belcher Township, B. R. (Rube) Harrison of White River Township, A. M. Burnett of Hazen Township, and Beech Eddins of White River Township; For County Treasurer: McIver Reid of White River Township; For County Clerk: W. M. (Mauk) McQueen of White River Township; For Tax Assessor: Guy DeVore of White River Township, subject to the Democratic Primary on August 9.

Earl Page, Arkansas Commissioner of Agriculture, says, “This is the month in which to plant turnip patches and they should not be neglected. It is better to sow two patches, one of which should be winter turnips to supply turnips and turnip greens after frost. The surplus can always be fed to the cattle and hogs.

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n the Primary Election on July 28, 1942, Prairie County went for John L. McClellan in the U. S. Senate race, with 439 votes to his closest opponent, Jack Holt with 315. The county’s vote for Governor was 747 for Homer M. Adkins to 248 for Fred Keller, his closest opponent.

For the first time, the famous Passion Play in a Talking Motion Picture, Golgatha showing before your very eyes the crucifixion of Christ, is coming to Des Arc and will be shown at the Temple Theatre in the Masonic Temple next Thursday, August 13.

William Donald “Billy” Horton, son of the late W. D. Horton and Mrs. Nora (DeVore) Horton of Des Arc, serving aboard the USS Enterprise, has received the following Citation from his Commander: “You are commended for gallantry in action, was at all times in keeping with the highest tradition of the service. Billy participated as an aircraft radioman gunner in aerial attacks on enemy ships and air base installations at Kwajelein and Wotja Atolls on February 1, 1942. Your coolness in action, efficiency and devotion to duty contributed to the severe damage inflicted on the enemy with no planes on the Enterprise lost.”

Mr. Emmett Eans, supervisor of mails in the Postoffice at Pine Bluff, with his family spent several days visiting with relatives in this vicinity the past week.

Congressman Wilbur

D. Mills of the Second District, is home for a few days looking over the political field, and who has opposition in the coming primary election, was in Des Arc visiting Wednesday afternoon. He has a record on War Measures: Voted for the 5th Supplemental National Defense Bill, representing a step nearer the President’s objectives laid down on January 6, 1942, 60,000 planes, 45,000 tanks, 20,000 anti-aircraft guns and 8 million tons of new ships for 1942; 125,000 planes, 75,000 tanks, 35,000 anti-aircraft guns and 10 million tons of shipping for 1943.

R. P. Rowley tells the voters of the Northern District of Prairie County: “I am the only candidate for any county office living south of the Rock Island Railroad. I believe you will agree that this section is entitled to at least one man in office. I will appreciate your vote in the Primary on August 11, 1942.”

Mrs. Sid Kloss and children, who spent the past month with Mr. Kloss, who is employed in Pine Bluff, have returned to their home in this city.

A red-haired farm youth from Summit, Miss., and a member of the Mars Hill FFA Chapter, speaking on “Soil Erosion in the United States,” defeated the Arkansas champion FFA speaker, James C. Mullins of Des Arc FFA Chapter by a small margin. Speaking at the Peabody Hotel, out of a possible 3000 points, Mullins scored 2520 points below his opponent with 2625.

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he White River Journal published a record 18-pages special edition with the news of the Grand Opening plans for the Phillips-VanHeusen Shirt Factory on Tuesday, August 15. Among the dignitaries attending will be Governor Orval Faubus, along with officials from the company from New York City, and Pottsville, Pa. The Arkansas Power & Light Co. will be represented by vice president W. M. “Bill” Shepherd, and R. E. Ritchie, chairman of the Board. Charles E. Cooper, plant manager and his family have already established themselves as Des Arc residents and are occupying the Presbyterian Manse in Des Arc. Coaches Gilbert Smith, John Rollins, and Jimmy Adams of the Des Arc High School will be taking about 50 athletes to Little Rock next week to attend the All-Star basketball game at Barton Coliseum and the All-Star footbal game at War Memorial Stadium. Athletes must pay $2.00 for the games before leaving on the bus.

Prairie County will send four Home Demonstration Club members to the 33rd Annual Arkansas Council meeting at the University of Arkansas August 8-11. They are Mrs. William Bell of Oak Prairie, Mrs. LeRoy VanHouten of Wylie Club; Mrs. James Purvis, Watson Club, and Mrs. Thayne Wrigley, Hickory Plains. They will be accompanied by Neva Lou Ewing, H. D. Agent.

The Des Arc Housing Authority, represented by J. R.

Berry, chairman; Charles R. Walls, acting executive director; Edward F. Breuggeman, architect; Ray Schneller, engineer; and Cecil Tedder, attorney; presented results of a preliminary housing survey of Des Arc and filed an application for low-rental housing with the Regional Office of the Housing and Home Finance Administration in Dallas, Texas, Tuesday of ths week.

S-Sgt. Marvin Evans, wife, Myrtle, and children left Sunday after visiting here with parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse (Aliene) Evans of the Northside Community. The Jesse Evans formerly lived on the John Gipson farm but now live down Raft Creek Road at a home and acreage they purchased last year from Jeff B. Burnett.

The Prairie County Farm Bureau monthly meeting was held August 3 with C. L. Stipp, president, presiding.

George Skarda gave a report on the officers and leaders meeting held in Hot Springs last week. Assisting Melvin Hula, membership chairman, will be Wayne Tate, John Naill Jr., Gene Milton and Cecil Gammill. The board voted to begin handling fire extinguishers for members who want them.

Will D. Gentry and Jesse Yielding started the construction of two new cabins with a breezeway at the fishing camp of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Person on Spring Lake last Thursday. This will add to the facilities the Persons already have at the camp formerly known as the Smith and Ames Camp.

Young Entrepreneurs heading to Atlanta

Prairie County Youth Entrepreneurs heading to Atlanta for Advanced Training The Arnold Family Foundation in partnership with Elevate Entrepreneurship Systems is pleased to announce the implementation of another phase of their strategy to empower the youth of Prairie County and to create real economic opportunities for DeValls Bluff and surrounding communities. A broader end goal is to make a real impact in the lives of the youth of the county.

Four young adults, Deangelo Buchanan, Karina Swanigan, Brittany Jones, and Faithe Hussey of DeValls Bluff and Hazen will be heading to Atlanta in the near future to work with the Elevate team and the Allen Entrepreneurial Institute at a 150 Acre ranch dedicated to helping build young entrepreneurs and leaders.

All four students have won a scholarship to attend Elevate’s Founder House Accelerator, where they will continue to work on a business that they developed recently entitled "DeValls Bluff Delights". The creation of DeValls

Bluff Delights was the result of an intense 48 hour period of entrepreneurial training recently held at the DeValls Bluff Community Center. Other businesses options will be explored as well.

Elevate Entrepreneurship Systems is dedicated to entrepreneurship education with a focus on youth. The Elevate System engages youth in practical activities that teach how to recognize opportunity, problem solving skills, decision making, and team building and also encourage confidence, leadership, independence, personal & social responsibility, and an overall entrepreneurial mindset.

The Allen Executive House is the official home of Camp Exposure and Allen Entrepreneurial Institute (AEI). This 55,000 square foot hotel / dormitory is located just 15 minutes from downtown Atlanta.

Dentist Who Killed Beloved Lion in Hiding, Has US Poaching Record The wealthy American dentist who killed Zimbabwe's beloved lion Cecil is a trophy-seeking bow hunter with a poaching conviction in the United States.

Walter Palmer, 55, boasted that he is a bow hunting purist who doesn't carry a gun as backup when pursuing big game.

A figure of some renown in hunting circles, he made the claim in a New York Times article on trophy hunting published in 2009.He told the paper he learned to shoot at age five and said at the time he had slain all but one of the 29 trophy animals recognized by the bow hunting group Pope and Young.

His kill list of 43 different animals also includes a polar bear, mountain lion, an elephant and an African lion he killed in 2005, according to club records obtained by the Minneapolis Star Tribune.

Images of Palmer grinning over his dead prey -- a limp leopard held up like a plush toy in his shirtless arms, a rhino, an elk, a big horned sheep, a cape buffalo -- circulated widely on the Internet and fed criticism, finally unleashing death threats and a global firestorm of hate messages on social media.

About 200 people protested on Wednesday outside Palmer's suburban Minneapolis office, calling for him to be extradited to Zimbabwe to face charges.

Palmer said in a statement on Tuesday he regrets killing Zimbabwe's most famous lion on July 1. He said he had hired professional local guides who secured hunting permits and believed the hunt was legal.

Cecil, a rare black-maned lion, was lured out of Hwange National Park using a bait and was wounded with a bow and arrow, and not shot dead until 40 hours later.

Cecil was fitted with a GPS collar for a research project by scientists from Oxford University and was one of the oldest and most famous lions in Zimbabwe.

The lion's death has spawned half a dozen petitions on Change.org and calls by animal rights groups for U.S. laws to protect big game animals and prevent hunters from bringing trophies back to the United States.

Bloomington Police are investigating threats against Palmer, whose location is not known. Because many of the threats were made online, police are having difficulty determining their origins and credibility.

Survey of Facebook Users: A survey of 2000 people in the US who use Facebook regularly has found that a majority are worried that their use of Facebook is compulsive.

Of those that responded: 56% described their Facebook use as compulsive.

Of these, 68% were worried by their inability to control their use of Facebook.

Signs that their use of Facebook was compulsive included: 45% said they had made an excuse to leave a social occasion to use Facebook.

Examples include: Leaving a restaurant meal with friends or their partner to visit the bathroom or toilet to check Facebook.

Checking Facebook at the cinema during a film.

Commenting on a post at their own wedding or a friend’s wedding.

Updating their Facebook page while taking a shower or bath.

Using Facebook while reading a bedtime story to their children.

36% of respondents said they had become angry or irritated because they had been prevented from updating their Facebook page when they wanted to.

Respondents also revealed where they had updated their Facebook page or liked or commented on a post.

56% on the toilet.

32% in the bath.

15% in the shower.

76% in bed when they should be asleep.

11% on their first date.

Walter Palmer, left, after killing Cecil the lion in Zimbabwe, a photo that has sparked a backlash against the Minnesota dentist on social media.

Demonstrators called for Palmer's arrest and asked people not to use his dental practice.

Palmer illegally shot a black bear outside a designated hunting zone in Wisconsin in 2006, court records showed.

He pleaded guilty to lying to federal authorities about the location of the kill in 2008, paid a nearly $3,000 fine and was required to forfeit the bear's remains.

Cecil, a popular attraction among many international visitors to the Hwange National Park, was reportedly lured outside the park's boundaries by bait and initially shot with a bow and arrow.

But the arrow is said to only have wounded him and a conservation charity said it took 40 hours before Palmer and his guide tracked Cecil down and shot him dead with a gun.

Officials in Zimbabwe -- who are pursuing poaching charges against professional Zimbabwean hunter Theo Bronkhorst and local landowner Honest Ndlovu -- said Palmer paid $50,000 for the hunt.

12% at their own wedding.

17% during their friend’s wedding speeches.

14% at a funeral.

33% during a film in the cinema.

22% after an operation in hospital.

26% in the sea.

9% outside during a storm instead of taking cover.

72% when they should be working or studying.

11% while talking to their cat.

16% while driving.

Commenting on the survey, Tim Rollins, Director at Stop Procrastinating, said: “It is no wonder then that some users may feel that their use of Facebook is compulsive. It reveals that Facebook is becoming an every more central part of our lives when we feel the need to use it during any social occasion as our survey shows.”

Bouquets . . .

Bouquets go to the Prairie County Sheriff’s Work Release program for painting the city’s fire hydrants.

They are painted a bright red and everyone can see them.

Also, to Marjorie West and son, Clay Bell for bringing the Journal office a delicious supper two weeks in a row. Thanks guys! The food sustained us through the early morning hours getting the paper out, Now that is being neighborly!

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Words of Faith/Church News FAITH TRACKS

By Rev. Dee Harper

Pastor, First United Methodist Church Des Arc, Ar

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

“For the Common Good” Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 I love music because it helps to communicate meaning both through lyrics, but also through the music itself. There are great pieces of music that can move you to tears without a word being said. And also I believe that when people work together to make music it is a living picture of the way in which God created us to be.

Several years ago when I was working in Searcy I was invited to talk to one of the small groups on campus at Harding. They were looking at different Christian denominations and their beliefs. After the presentation one of the members of the group asked me, why do United Methodist’s always seem to have hand bell groups? I laughed and said I didn’t know. I am sure there is a cultural reason or musical reason for it but as I thought about it as a pastor one of the things that I love about hand bell groups is that the members have to work together to play the song. It is one of the most interconnected forms of music and as Methodists that is often how we view the work of Christians in the world we are called to be connected, working together.

I am reminded of one of the lyrics of the folk song made famous by Peter, Paul, and Mary: All God’s Critters Got A Place in the Choir. In one line they sing: Everybody here is a part of the plan We all get to play in the great critter band From the eagle in the sky to the whale in the sea It's one great sym-pho-ny All God's critters got a place in the choir Some sing low, some sing higher Some sing out loud on the telephone wire And some just clap their hands, or paws or anything they got now The context of Paul’s writing that we are looking at is an example of when there was not harmony in the church.

To extend the metaphor a bit, the church was full of divas and it was ripe with discord. There was jealousy, strife and groups and individuals trying to one up each other to claim the title of most spiritual. Paul is writing to discipline the church and to help them to have a better understanding of what it means to be a part of the body of Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit.

While people often want to focus on is the description or the list of gifts. For this sermon I want to focus in on the purpose of the gifts. In verse 7 Paul says it this way, “Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.” When Paul uses the words we translate as manifestation of the Spirit we are to paraphrase John Piper talking about an “active connection between a person and God.” It is a specific way that others can see God working in us. We are empowered by the Holy Spirit and not by any natural work or our own force of will. This is important because at Corinth people were ranking gifts, but Paul in effect is saying that each one is

different but equal.

In the translation of this passage it also says that each one is given at least one gift. This means that both men and women are given gifts of the Holy Spirit. Paul also does not split the list up and says that men have one list and women have another. All receive gifts from the Holy Spirit as the Spirit sees fit. Peter quoting Old Testament prophet Joel says in Acts 2:18, “Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy.”

In the verse, Paul also says that these gifts or manifestations are given for the common good. Some English translations use the word withal. The sense is that this gift should have a common benefit to others. The one who has the Spirit working in them in this way should not use it for personal gain or self-adulation but as a way of building up the community. In the same way that Acts 2 talks about the early Christ followers having sharing everything in common after Pentecost, so as Christians when God gives us something we are called to share with others.

So how might that work in our fellowship today? The first application is that you have a spiritual gift, it is something that is supernaturally given. What you do have responsibility over is how you will use it. The expectation as a Christian is that you will use this gift to build up the body of believers and nurture one another in the faith. That is part of our mission to sharpen and help to grow one another as disciples.

Unfortunately we hijack that in at least two ways. First is when we do use gifts for our own glory or selfishness.

This sometimes does happen, but maybe the more common way that we hijack the manifestations of the Spirit given to us is by simply not showing up. The temptation in our country is to fill our time with so many activities that we are either too busy or too exhausted to show up regularly to times of worship and fellowship. Some might say that they don’t get anything out of church. Respectfully often it is not about you. It is about worshiping God and being used by God to build up others. Someone may miss a word or a teaching or an encouragement that God wants them to receive because you are not present. You may think it doesn’t matter but it does.

Benjamin Franklin is credited with saying: “For the want of a nail the shoe was lost, For the want of a shoe the horse was lost, For the want of a horse the rider was lost, For the want of a rider the battle was lost, For the want of a battle the kingdom was lost, And all for the want of a horseshoenail.”

I want to invite you to receive this encouragement. You have a gift that God has given to you. It is needed; don’t be afraid or too busy to share it.

Bro. Dee

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Sunday School Church Attendance Sunday, August 2 IN DES ARC First Baptist Church...205/215 Gospel Mission.....................177 Lakeside Miss. Baptist...59/104 First United Methodist.........86 Faith Missionary Baptist.30/57 Family Worship Center.........48 First Assembly of God....40/51 Fellowship Miss. Baptist....... 35 Church of Christ.............14 Church of God of Prophecy.. 22 Living Waters Full Gospel........ 26 AREA CHURCHES Hickory Plains Miss. Bap 77/97 Morris Chapel Miss. Baptist..39 Pleasant Ridge Miss. Baptist.20 Hickory Plains Methodist..... 25 Hickory Plains Nazarene...... 19 Judson Memorial Baptist...... 21 Sand Hill Miss. Baptist........... 10 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.

“End of Summer” Bash for youth at Biscoe church The Biscoe Assembly of God Church located at Hwys 70 and 33 intersection is holding an End of Summer Back to School Bash on Saturday, AUgust 8 from 2-5 p.m.

Children Kindergarten through Sixth grades are welcome to attend. Hot Dogs and drinks will be served.

There will be water relays, face painting and two huge blow-up water slides.

Pre-School Open House at 1st Baptist The First Baptist Church Mother’s Day Out program is hosting an Open House Thursday, August 13 beginning at 6:00 p.m.

The church is located at Fourth and Erwin Streets in Des Arc. Parents whose children are enrolled in the program and those who are interested in enrolling their child are invited to attend.

Billy Graham's Prayer (at 95 years old) From a man the media has never been able to throw dirt on.....amazing! He has certainly hit the "world" on the head!

Billy Graham's Prayer For Our Nation 'Heavenly Father, we come before you today to ask your forgiveness and to seek your direction and guidance.

We know Your Word says, 'Woe to those who call evil good,' but that is exactly what we have done.

We have lost our spiritual equilibrium and reversed our values.

We have exploited the poor and called it the lottery.

We have rewarded laziness and called it welfare.

We have killed our unborn and called it choice.

We have shot abortionists and called it justifiable.

We have neglected to discipline our children and called it building self esteem.

We have abused power and called it politics.

We have coveted our neighbor's possessions and called it ambition.

We have polluted the air with profanity and pornography and called it freedom of expression.

We have ridiculed the time-honored values of our forefathers and called it enlightenment.

Search us, Oh God, and know our hearts today; cleanse us from sin and set us free.

In Jesus name, Amen!

“Mother’s Day Out”

Open House Thursday, August 13 6:00 P.M.

All Persons Interested in this Program Invited to Attend First Baptist Church 4th and Erwin Streets Des Arc, AR Biscoe First Assembly of God Church is Hosting An

“End of Summer”

Upcoming Revivals announced Two local churches have announced they are hosting revivals in the coming weeks.

Lakeside Missionary Baptist in Des Arc will hold a revival Monday through Friday, August 10-14 at 7:00 p.m. each evening.

Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church North of Griffithville is holding a revival Sunday through Wednesday, August 16-19.

Services begin at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday and 7:00 p .m.

Mon-Wed. Everyone is invited to attend these services.

Saturday, August 8 - 2 to 5 p.m.

Come and enjoy two HUGE Blow-Up Water Slides, Water Relays, Face Painting, and Balloon Animals K - 6th Grade Students Welcome!

Hot Dogs and Drinks Will Be Served!

Please wear Shirts & Shorts Appropriate for Water Activities!

If You Need A Ride, Please Call 501-516-5878 Located at Hwy. 70/33 Intersection in Biscoe

We Invite You To

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Lakeside

Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church

2308 Main Street - Des Arc, Arkansas

August 16-19

Missionary Baptist Church

Located Three Miles North of Griffithville on Hwy. 385

August 10-14

Evangelists: Sunday & Monday: Bro. Jerry Miller Tuesday & Wednesday: Bro. Mike Churchwell

Evangelist: Brother Jackie Richardson

5 pm on Sunday - 7 pm Monday-Wednesday

7:00 PM Each Evening

Pastor of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Woodlawn, Arkansas Pastor: Eddie Addison Music Director: Dennis Johnson

EVERYONE WELCOME

We will also be having “Friend Day” for our Sunday Morning Services on August 16 Sunday School starts at 10 a.m. - Worship Services at 11 a.m.

Bro. Shannon Fennell, Pastor - 870-321-7078

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Social Announcements and Locals Locals Tiffany Mayher and Aaron Fisher Pat Cunningham is doing welll after having cataract surgery on Tuesto exchange wedding vows in October day, August 4, in Searcy.

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

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

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

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

She will return in a couple of weeks for a check up.

Her daughter, Tammy Rogers, took her for the surgery. Best wishes for continued health.

--------Prayers are sent to Martha Ann Childers, wife of Bob Childers, of the Oak Prairie Community, as she seeks medical advice and treatment from her onocologist.

--------Prayers are sent to Prairie County Judge Mike Skarda at this time. Problems continue to plague Mike’s recovery from back surgery he had a few weeks ago. Mike has had to be readmitted to St. Vincent’s Hospital in Little Rock twice recently due to extreme pain.

--------Tammy Crisel is hospitalized at this time. Doctors have determined that she has stenosis of the right coronary artery. She is unM r. Fi sh er an d M is s M a yh er dergoing further testing according to her family.

All family and friends diately follow in the church --------fellowship hall. are invited to attend the Prairie County Clerk Invitations will be sent celebration of their mar- Vanessa Peters is out of the to out of town and out of riage.. office at Des Arc this week state guests. while attending a meeting for Arkansas’ county clerks.

New Arrivals

Steven Robert Heitman Blake and Ashley (Eagle) Heitman are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Steven Robert Heitman.

Steven Robert was born on Saturday, July 4 at 9:33 a.m. at White County New Life Center in Searcy. He weighed 6.2 pounds and was 18 1/2 inches long.

Retired Teachers meet Aug. 18 The Prairie County Retired Teachers will meet at the White River Dairy Bar on Tuesday, August 18 at 1:00 p.m. as announced by Kathy Ewing, Unit president.

Plans will be made for attending the Arkansas Retired Teachers Association Convention in September.

Grandparents are Steve Rogers and Sheila Eagle of Des Arc and Robert and Evelena Heitman of Batesville.

Step Great grandparents are Don and Lela Rogers of Des Arc and Buck and Dorothy Lynn of Texarkana, Arkansas.

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There is a Small Fee of $7.00 for All Social Photos used in the White River Journal These include engagements, weddings and anniversaries

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Pictured above are Hazen’s Grand Representatives: Chris Weems-Illinois; Marsha Snyder-Utah; Carolyn BenafieldIdaho and Sandi Tarter, Hazen Associate Conductress. Mary Hash Gardner, Past Matron, and her husband, Dan Gardner, also attended.

Five Members of Hazen OES attend event in Magnolia Five members of Hazen Chapter #5 Order of the Eastern Star, attended the Arkansas-Louisiana Friendship event held at Columbia Chapter, Magnolia on Saturday, August 1.

Arkansas members won the “Boot” with 81 members attending and Louisiana had 47 members.

Janice Green and Arderie Ogden, Worthy Grand Matron and Patron of Arkansas and Kathie Warmack and “Rocky” Schexneider, Worthy Grand Matron and Patron of Louisiana, were honored guests.

The theme of the meeting was “Flip-flops and Fun”. It was a celebration of the Arkansas group who will be going on a cruise to Hawaii September 9-15.

Most of the attendees wore something to remind them of Hawaii.

Thea Pearson and Rita Rhea were co-chairmen for the event. They presided

for the introductions and conducted games between the Grand Officers of ARLA. The meeting began with lunch.

Tom Dixon, Arkansas Past Grand Patron, gave the invocation.

An announcement was made of the death Saturday morning of Paul Goings, Arkansas Past Grand Patron, from Pocahontas.

The funeral has been announced for Wednesday morning in Pocahontas with military and Masonic honors.

The festivities ended with remarks from the Worthy Grand Matrons and Worthy Grand Patrons, announcements and the group repeating the Mispeh benediction.

MOVIE SHOWING Saturday, August 8 at the

Community Center DeValls Bluff, AR

FREE MOVIE - FREE POPCORN MOVIE STARTS AT 7:00 PM

Starring Mira Sorvino, Cybill Shepherd, Sean Astin, Madison Pettis, Ted McGinley

Housewarming Party Sunday, August 16 2:00-4:00 p.m. for

Stelina Buck 102 W. Pike St. Des Arc, Arkansas

A dozen different souls-all moving in different directions, all longing for something more.

As their lives unexpectedly intersect, they each are about to discover there is power in the Cross of Christ ... even if they don't yet believe it. When a local pastor is shaken to the core by the visible faith of an old street-corner preacher, he is reminded that true belief always requires action. His response ignites a faith-fueled journey that powerfully impacts everyone it touches in ways that only God could orchestrate. This stirring new film from the creators of God's Not Dead arrived in theaters Spring of 2015. More than a movie, it's a question we all must answer in our lifetimes: DO YOU BELIEVE?

Hosted by: Shauna Parnell, Tonya Johnson, Charlie Green,Crystal Dunlap and Amanda Buck

Registered at Lynn’s Flowers & Gifts, Tonya Johnson’s Tupperware, and Walmart 8/6/2c

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Herndon Barnes celebrates 80th birthday at party with family and friends On Saturday, July 25, the family of Herndon Barnes hosted an impromptu party to celebrate his 80th birthday. The party was held at the Des Arc Senior Citizens Center. Lavern, his wife, was joined by his children, their spouses, and other family members. A few friends also came by. A Mexican meal, one of Mr. Barnes' favorites, was served. After the meal, there was some dominoes,

puzzle working, bean bag baseball and some usual family silliness. The birthday cake proved that it is possible to get 80 candles on one cake. The "birthday boy" also proved he still had enough breath to blow out all 80 candles in one attempt. Everyone enjoyed the celebration in anticipation of his actual birthday, Monday, July 27.

Below: Pictured with family and friends

Herndon says, “It’s a perfect fit.” (son, Tom at right)

Herndon, left, with brother-in-law, Max Henderson

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

Herndon Barnes to attempt blowing out 80 candles?

Fresh Peach Recipes From Rev. Jaimie Alexander

It is peach season and I am enjoying the fresh Arkansas peaches!

I have made several peach cobblers and pies this summer but these recipes have helped me to discover great new ways to use peaches.

So tie on your apron and start peeling peaches for Peach Cobbler Bars, Fresh Peach Cake, Peach Tart, and Grilled Peaches. Enjoy!

Peach Cobbler Bars

Children, Loretta Underwood, Connie Williams and Tom Barnes, of Tennessee, joined the family at Des Arc for the celebration

Des Arc Nu rs iN g & re hA b il i tA ti o N ce N t e r

by Activity Director, teresa henley

Hello from Des Arc Nursing and Rehabilitation Center! We hope you enjoyed your weekend. There are lots of activities happening here.

We had those delicious pancakes on Tuesday and boy were they good! Our volunteer cooks sure know how to prepare and serve a feast!

The DeValls Bluff Museum was here on Tuesday with an exhibit for the residents to see. We served punch and cookies. Everyone enjoyed their visit.

Today, Thursday, several will be heading to the casino to try their luck and some will be going to the Lower White River Museum to see the exhibits.

The Des Arc United Methodist Church and Faith Missionary Baptist Church fed our spiritual needs this week. Thank you so much for sharing your

time with us.

The Disciples will be here on Friday with their great music and Jordan will be here popping her delicious popcorn on Saturday to serve along with a good movie in the afternoon.

Next week, we will be shopping for the residents and the Resident’s fundraiser on Wednesday is Hot Dogs.

We will be heading to Trumann for the Queen’s Pageant on Thursday, August 13 and we will be making Elvis Sandwiches and music in the afternoon.

Of course we will have games, reminiscing, visits from Snowball, movies, excercise, watching the news and playing lots of Bingo!

Come out and see us if you are looking for a competitive game of dominoes or cards. The residents love to play Bingo and would

enjoy having you come by.

That is all for now.

Please check on the elderly and pets while it is so hot.

Have a safe and blessed rest of the week.

Teresa Henley Activity Director

Mid-Delta’s Energy assistance program Mid-Delta Community Services, Inc. Crisis Home Energy Assistance Program will open August 3, 2015 until funds are depleted.

The Regular Home Energy Assistance Program closed July 24, 2015 therefore, no further applications will be accepted after this date.

2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar, divided 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger 8 cups peeled, pitted, and diced fresh 1 tablespoon orange zest 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup old-fashioned oats 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup cold butter, cubed 1 large egg 1⁄2 cup sour cream 1 1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla extract Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 13x9- inch baking pan with aluminum foil; spray with nonstick baking spray with flour. Set aside. In a large bowl, stir together 1 cup brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Stir in peaches and orange zest and juice until combined.

In another large bowl, whisk together remaining 1 cup brown sugar, flour, oats, baking powder, and salt. Using a fork or pastry blender, cut in butter until crumbly.

In a small bowl, whisk together egg, sour cream, and vanilla until smooth. Add egg mixture to flour mixture, stirring until combined.

Using the bottom of a measuring cup, press three-fourths of flour mixture into bottom of prepared pan. Stir peach mixture; spread evenly in pan. Sprinkle with remaining flour mixture.

Bake until browned and set, 40 to 45 minutes.

Peach Tart Crust: 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, room temperature 2 tablespoons sour cream Filling: About 6 medium peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced 3 large egg yolks 3/4 cup sour cream 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup all purpose flour 1/2 cup peach preserves or jelly 1 tablespoon frozen orange juice concentrate Mint, for garnish Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F To make the crust:

Place the flour, butter, and sour cream in a food processor and pulse to combine.

When the dough has formed a ball, pat with lightly floured hands into the bottom and sides of an ungreased 10-inch tart pan with a removable bottom and 1/2inch sides, or a round au gratin dish.

Bake for about 15 minutes, until the is set but not browned. Let cool while preparing the filling. Lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F.

Yes, we love a competitive game of dominoes: Pictured left to right are Brother Paul Fowler, pastor of the Assembly of God Church in Des Arc, Darrell Baxter, Dot and Jack Burroughs and Lanier Eades enjoying a competitive game of dominoes recently at the Des Arc Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Darrell, Jack and Lanier are residents at the Center

To make the filling: If using fresh peaches, peel and thickly slice the peaches.

Arrange the fresh peach slices in overlapping circles on top of the crust, until it's completely covered. Overfill the crust, as peaches will shrink during cooking.

Combine the egg yolks, sour cream, sugar, and flour and beat until smooth.

Pour the mixture over the peaches.

Place the tart pan on a baking sheet and bake for about 1 hour, until the custardsets and is pale golden in color. Cover with an aluminum foil tent if the crust gets too dark. Transfer the tart pan to a wire rack to cool. When cool, remove the side wall of the pan.

Glaze

To make the glaze: Combine the preserves or jelly and orange huice. Spread with a pastry brush over the top of the warm tart. Serve the tart warm, at room temperature, or chilled. Garnish with fresh mint.

Fresh Peach Cake 1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 1/2 cups sugar, divided 2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature 1 cup sour cream, at room temperature 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 large, ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced 1/2 cup chopped pecans Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.

In the bowl of an electric fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and 1 cup of the sugar for 3 to 5 minutes on medium-high speed, until light and fluffy.

With the mixer on low, add the eggs, one at a time, then the sour cream and vanilla, and mix until the batter is smooth. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

With the mixer on low, slowly add the dry ingredients to the batter and mix just until combined. In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and the cinnamon.

Spread half of the butter evenly in the pan. Top with half of the peaches, then sprinkle with two-thirds of the sugar mixture. Spread the remaining batter on top, arrange the remaining peaches on top, and sprinkle with the remaining sugar mixture and the peaches.

Bake the cake for 45 to 55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Grilled Peaches!

1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 teaspoon cinnamon sugar 2 tablespoons granulated sugar Pinch salt 4 ripe peaches, halved and pitted and slices Canola Oil Mint leaves, for garnish In a small bowl, add the butter and stir until smooth. Add cinnamon sugar, granulated sugar, and salt and mix until combined.

Heat grill to high. Brush peaches with Canolaoil and grill until golden brown and just cooked through. Top each with a few teaspoons of the butter and garnish with mint leaves.

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Bonnie Hood

Bonnie Hood was lifelong local resident Bonnie Jean Hood, 90, of Des Arc died Monday, August 3, 2015 at Arkansas Hospice Inpatient Center, St. Vincent Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas.

She was born August 12, 1924 in Des Arc to Hugh and Lorene (Gillis) Anderson.

She was survived by three sons, Hugh Hood and wife, Lois, Tommy Hood and wife, Sue, Kenneth Hood and wife, Kathy, several grandchildren, several great grandchildren, and several cousins.

Mrs. Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Harry Anderson and one son, James Anderson.

Visitation is 10:00 A M Saturday at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in Des Arc Funeral services following at 11:00 A M. with the pastor, Rev. Russell Penn officiating.

Interment will be in Lakeside Cemetery with arrangements by Garth Funeral Home of Des Arc. Pallbearers are Moses Holloway, Adam Holloway, Luther Anderson, Michael Chambers, Raymond Peace and Charles George.

Phyllis McKee, Mary Ruth Dupslaff was relative of local residents Mary R. Dupslaff, Stuttgart resident, Phyllis Ann McKee, 79, of Searcy was born to Claude burial at DeWitt A. and Alice Keaton Inman on December 21, 1935 in Kensett, Arkansas and passed away on Friday, July 31, 2015 in Judsonia, Arkansas.

She was a member of the Kensett Baptist Church and a retired nurse working at Harris Hospital in Newport and White County Medical Center in Searcy. She was an avid Cardinals fan.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Richard and Donald Inman;, two sisters, Velma Collins and Frances Johnston.

She is survived by her daughter, Laura Coe and son-in-law, Shane Coe of Newport; a sister-in-law, Bessie Inman, of Kensett; a brother-in-law, Norris Johnston of Searcy, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services were held in the Roller Daniel Funeral Home Chapel, Searcy, on Tuesday, August 4, at 2 PM. Interment followed at the Kensett Cemetery.

Relatives attending from Des Arc were a double-first cousin, Bea Norman and her nephew, Butch Calhoun.

Mary Ruth Maddox Dupslaff, 79, of Stuttgart formerly of DeWitt, passed away Thursday, ,July 30, 2015, after fighting a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was born March 21, 1936, in DeWitt to Elmer and Laura Edna Miller Maddox.

Mary Ruth is survived by her three children LaDonna (Lee) Young of Stuttgart, Lee Denise (Glen) Coit of Lake Wood, Colorado, and Billy Eugene Carver of Stuttgart; five grandchildren, Hope, Kris and Hunter Weaver and Steven and Douglas Coit; 11 greatgrandchildren, Bailey, Logan, Cory, Gage, Hank, Tanner, Hutton, Lilly, David, Bodie and Skylar; and one great-great grandchild, Brantley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edward Dupslaff; parents; and three brothers, Elmo, Earl and Burt Maddox.

Mary Ruth loved to cook and feed a crowd, and enjoyed estate sales and shopping. She was an excellent seamstress, and made most of her daughters’ clothing.

Mary Ruth was a member of the Maguire Extension Homemakers Club and received a 50 years of service award from the Arkansas Extension Homemakers Council.

Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Luke Lutheran Church with burial in DeWitt Cemetery

by Essex Funeral Home. beautiful.com or call toll- Memorials may be made to free 888-742-8701. Coordi- St. Luke Lutheran Church, nators may visit 903 E. Second St., DeWitt, AR 72042.

KeepArkansasBeautiful.co m to access free promotional tools such as a cleanup instructional video, printable materials and online materials.

Once a community signs on to host a Great Arkansas Connie Ruth Branch WilCleanup event, Keep son would like to let you Arkansas Beautiful will know that her work here is help organize and publi- done. She received a call, a cize the event. KAB can al- sort of an offer you can’t reso provide cleanup materi- fuse, for an appointment als and supplies, such as T- from which she will not be shirts, trash bags, gloves returning. This assignment and safety vests to volun- came with a huge sign-on teers. bonus, a reunion with famAbout the Great ily and friends she has not Arkansas Cleanup seen in a long time. Job seThe Great Arkansas curity is exactly 110 perCleanup grew out of an ef- cent. Her new mission takes fort that began more than her to a wonderful place 45 years ago as the Greers where she will be socializFerry Lake and Little Red ing, writing, singing, paintRiver Cleanup. In 1985, ing, crafting, worshiping U.S. Sen. Dale Bumpers and praising to her hearts guided legislation requir- content. Music, Laughter ing an annual pickup event and love are guaranteed during the weekend after and the food is delicious.

Labor Day on all federal She left detailed instruclands. This law, the Carl tions for her family and friends to celebrate her Garner Federal Lands earthly mission which has Cleanup Act, honors the now been completed. founder of the event. KAB Connie Ruth Branch Wilorganized the first son of Carlisle died Tuesstatewide GAC in 1989. day, August 4, 2015 after a long battle with colon cancer. She was born on March 29, 1940, the daughter of the late W.H. and Erma Branch. Connie’s memory will be cherished by her loving husband Bobby Gene Wilson; two handsome children, Dennis Keith Wilson of Carlisle and Douglas Bryan (Carol) Wilson if Bryant; two precious granddaughters, Katy Louise Wilson (Chris) Smith and Lauren Elizabeth Wilson (Daniel) Hawthorne, both of Bryant; two adorable great-grandchildren, Karsyn Elizabeth Smith and Cooper Keith Hawthorne; a brother, Dan (Renee) Branch, and her sister, Elsie “Bud” Branch (Jerry) Willis; as well as many nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.

Graveside Service will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 6 at the Carlisle Cemetery and will be officiated

by Chaplain Rocky Shelton.

Arrangements are by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke.

Annual statewide campaign promotes litter-pickup Each year, thousands of Arkansans volunteer to pick up litter along the state’s roadways and waterways during the Great Arkansas Cleanup (GAC), a Keep Arkansas Beautiful (KAB) initiative. This year’s fall litter-pickup campaign will begin Sept. 12 and continue through Oct. 31.

All Arkansans are encouraged to get involved in this effort focused on improving the environmental quality and standard of living in communities across the state. Last year’s GAC featured 132 local events across the state involving nearly 16,000 Arkansans who picked up more than 190,000 pounds of litter from roughly 1,700 miles of roadway and waterway.

“Together we can build and sustain clean and green communities across Arkansas,” said Robert Phelps, executive director of KAB. “We encourage all Arkansans to participate in a local Great Arkansas Cleanup event.”

Those who would like to coordinate an event in their community or volunteer for a local event can email info@keeparkansas-

Graveside service today at Carlisle for Connie Wilson

Jake Harlan Caviness

Brian Wood

Services Monday at Carlisle for Jake Caviness, 22

Brian Wood of Searcy interred at Butlerville

Jake Harlan Caviness, 22, of Carlisle was born June 6, 1993 and received his angel wings and went to be with the Lord in heaven on July 31, 2015.

Jake was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Rosie DeWitt and Mary and Mon Cochran.

He is survived by his parents, Harlan and Monica Caviness and brother, Zachary all of Carlisle; grandparents, Jerry and Marilyn Miller of Carlisle and Joe and Verda Mae Caviness of Hazen; aunts and uncles, John and Missy Hillman, Neal and Jennifer Sheets, and Jason and Jill Caviness and David and Rhonda Martin of Huntsville, Alabama; cousins, Clayton, Sydney, and Callie Hillman, Cole Sheets, John and Mark Martin and Luke and Lilly Caviness and many more family and friends.

Jake graduated from Carlisle High School in 2012. He was a multi-sport athlete and participated in football, basketball and baseball. He was a member of both the baseball and football teams that went to the state finals and he was proud to call himself a “Bison”. He was attending Arkansas Tech University and was a member of the Sigma Pi fraternity. He was so proud to call them his “brothers”. He was a member of the St. Rose Catholic Church and worked at Atwoods in Russellville while attending college.

Jake was loved by so many people and his bright and beautiful smile will be missed.

Rosary was at 8:00 P.M. Monday following visitation in St. Rose Catholic Church.

Funeral services were at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, August 4, at St. Rose Catholic Church in Carlisle.

Interment was in the Carlisle Cemetery witharrangements by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen.

Brian Wood, 44, of Searcy, Arkansas, died Monday, August 3, 2015.

Family received friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home in Beebe.

Funeral was at 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday, August 5, at Smith-Westbrook Cha-pel.

Burial was in the Butlerville Cemetery.

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J. H. Heathscott, burial Friday at Georgetown James H. Heathscott, 68, of Harrisburg, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord, Friday, July 31, 2015. He was born March 23, 1947 in Inrite, Arkansas to the late Hubell Heathscott and Beatrice Moore.

James is survived by his wife of 48 years, Bobbie Heathscott; two sons, Jim Heathscott (Donna) of Smithtown, NY and Steven Heathscott (Sara) of Holbrook, NY; and five grandchildren, Justin Heathscott, Kelly Heathscott, Amanda Heathscott, Joey Heathscott and Delaney Heathscott.

Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 6, at Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home in Searcy.

Funeral services will be Friday, August 7, at 2 p.m at Kensett First Baptist Church.

Interment will be at Georgetown Cemetery.

All funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home.

John Wesley Holladay

Services Friday at Clarendon for John W. Holladay John Wesley Holladay Jr., age 71, longtime resident of Stuttgart, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2015 in Ripley, Tennessee.

A son of John and Lovis Holladay, he was born in Houston, Mississippi, grew up in Houlka, Mississippi and later in Memphis, Tennessee. After high school John enlisted in the U.S. Army and served a tour of duty in Vietnam. Upon returning to civilian life he and wife, Phyllis (Chastain), enjoyed the security of home and family, raising four children.

John was preceded in death by two sisters, Glenda Lovelace and Debby Bryan.

He is survived by wife, Phyllis Holladay of Stuttgart; two sons, John (Sharla) Holladay of Ward, Phillip (Ginger) Holladay of Stuttgart; two daughters, Vickey (Gary) Stuckey of Benton, Angela (Ed Hawkins) Bryant of Atwood, Tennessee; one brother, Larry Holladay of Ripley, Tennessee; 10 grandchildren, Nickey Chastain, Josh Chastain, Emma Mason, Alicia Ketron, Caitie Holladay, Marissa Holladay, Daniel Holladay, Sophie Holladay, Jack Holladay and Travis Bryant; and one greatgrandchild on the way.

Visitation with family will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday with funeral services at 10 a.m. Friday, both at the Bob Neal & Sons Funeral Home in Clarendon.

Help available for pharmaceutical drug abusers Narconon reminds families that abuse of addictive pharmaceutical drugs is on the rise. Learn to recognize the signs of drug abuse and get your loved ones help if they are at risk.

Call Narconon for a free brochure on the signs of addiction for all types of drugs. Narconon also offers free screenings and referrals. 800-431-1754 or Prescription-abuse.org Narconon can help you take steps to overcome addiction in your family. Call today for free screenings or referrals. 800-431-1754

To “The Uncle”

Kenneth Cheshier (June 6, 1939 - August 8, 2014)

(I had planned for someone to read something of this nature at your beautiful service, but I knew I would have really broken down.)

The Lord blessed me by giving you to me as my uncle. However, He took you from me way too soon. He knows what is best.

We always had this very special bond which most people knew, and also knew that you were and always will be my favorite uncle. The two things we most shared was love and admiration for each other. I'm so grateful that we really were able to get to know each other, even better over those last 14 years. Even though I was your niece, you treated me as your equal, and I felt like we had a very close friendship. I'll always treasure the talks we had over our first cup of coffee, just the two of us...not nearly as many as I would have liked it to have been. Loved hearing about when you were in the Navy. I admired you for serving in the Armed Forces, for becoming an Ag Pilot, for your fun-loving personality, and so much more. Also, I have to admit that I admired your determination and stubbornness. (I have been told that is where I get a little of mine.) With divine intervention, I know you could hear me that last time I talked to you. Until you get to see my smiling face again, and I see yours dearest Uncle Ken, may you Rest In Peace.

I love you more, The Niece (Kacee Taylor)

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Good Ole Days - - by Lou Keathley Speed Someone said, “Do you see that man over there? I know him and he grew up with nothing and we grew up with less.”

Guess that could be us. We had nothing, but wasn’t aware of it. We had plenty of food because Mother and Daddy both hunted. It is a wonder rabbits and squirrels aren’t extinct as many as they brought home.

Each child had to have a squirrel brain-yes, that is what I said. Now, I don’t want any part of a squirrel. I would eat a rabbit IF I ran out of hamburger meat. Times do change or I should say that we change with the time.

Hog killing wasn’t my favorite day, but it sure was good once it was in the smokehouse. Daddy killed hogs as long as he lived and felt like it. He called my oldest son to come help him and my two brothers to kill a hog. When Pappaw called, you came. But one of my brothers didn’t show up for some reason. My son did not know what a hard day he was in for.

For supper, Mother had cooked biscuits and gravy, a big bowl of fried potatoes and scrambled eggs. He said he was so hungry and it looked like Mammaw had scorched the eggs.

They were so good that he went back for seconds and as he was finishing, Pappaw said, “Boy, I didn’t think you would eat brains and eggs.” He stopped eating then but still smiles when he tells us the story.

We also had a fruit house. About the same size, but with shelves from top to bottom. Mother’s goal was 1200 jars and she most always made it. I fussed because we had to carry the jars to the fruithouse not thinking of how hard mother had worked to can them all. We would go berry picking for her to can or make jams and jellies. I would get busy picking, Irma and Carlton would hide and when I couldn’t see them, I would run and scream. Don’t know why because we weren’t far from home. Was fun for them and torture for me. That’s what brothers and sisters do.

Some of my favorite memories was when we would go to the Bayou on weekends with Mr. Tom Dew and his family. Mr. Dew built the fire to fry potatoes and fish. He would make a pallet for the little one’s and watch the kids as the adults would go fishing. When they came back with fish, he would have tea and coffee made and potatoes frying along with pickles, onions and extra’s. After eating, the adults would clean up and go back out to catch fish to take home. Mr. Dew would take a nap on the pallet with the little ones.

Area Community News

by Verna Herkamp This morning, I went in Christian’s room to put his laundry away and I noticed a rock lying on

his dresser. I picked it up and laid it on a book so it wouldn’s scratch the furniture. I noticed the rock looked like a tool the Indians use to chisel out of rocks to use as their tools.

When Jack and I were nine through eleven years old, we lived northwest of Beebe on a farm that had a lot of Indian artifacts. Jack and I would venture into the edge of the woods near our house and look for what we called Indian Rocks. They had obviously been chiseled into a kind of tool the Indians used.

One large field had a lot of arrowheads.

Jack and I would take a bucket and follow Daddy as he plowed the field and pick up the arrowheads he uncovered. Across the fence was a wild plum thicket where many more arrowheads were on top of the ground. We would take the arrowheads and pile them at the root of a tree in our front yard. When we moved, we left the arrowheads there. Little did we know fifty years later, they would become valuable. Jack, in his sixties, began hunting arrowheads. He had some framed against a red velvet background hanging in his living room.

Even as a kid, I thought Indians were our enemies, when in fact, we were theirs. The movies about cowboys and indians didn’t help our acceptance of the first Americans. I don’t know how it came to be a general belief that without the white man, the Indians would not survive.

I have no idea how many Americans are offspring of the red man that our forefathers warred against. My oldest sister, Bonnie, married a man from Muskogee, Oklahoma. She said there were many Indian tribes who stlll practice their old culture.

Please report your news to the Correspondent in your local Community

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By Rosetta Lockhart

HICKORY PL AINS Last Tuesday, Anna Evans took time out of house work from their move. She took, Madison, Gracey, and Elijah Evans and Kenzie and Luke White to a movie.

Jeremy, Deidra, Hunter and Hadley Whittenburg went to St. Louis ,MO last Wednesday. They went for Hadley’s 11th birthday.

They got to see the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Rockies.

They went to Grant’s Farms, the Mall, American Girl, Cabelas. They came home Sunday. Hadley birthday was July 28th, so she had birthday cake on that day with her ball team, the Stealerz, along with their end of year party.

Debbye Harrison and Cindy Stallings spent several days in Dallas with Carter and Debbye’s daughter, Shana last week.

They had a great time.

Clara Clark had a busy week. She went to see Bully and Nell Price Thursday.

Got to see lots of their family, while there. She went to Mrs. Pat Jones Friday to get a perm.

Bob and I took Carter Harrison to Riggs Friday afternoon to pick up his Peterbilt truck. It was not much further to Benton, so we surprised the Cochrans.

Was sitting in front of their house when they got home. Bob hooked up their ice maker for them and then he beat Josie in a game of Cribbage. We left there at 7:30 and ate supper at Logan’s Steak House and got home at 9:30, was tired and went straight to bed.

Saturday afternoon, Tracy Cochran and six of the “Cochran 7” came down for a while. Chad & Emily Cochran had gone to Magic Springs with Emily’s Church group. Aunt Clara Clark enjoyed the twins, Casey and Madie, staying at her house next door a long time with Caleb and Carly Sue. She said they loved on her and talked the whole time they were there. They have their moments. Annie Grace always makes a bee line to Aunt

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We would go swimming. I couldn’t swim then and can’t swim now. I stepped in a hole and thank goodness, Carlton was close. I crawled up his back and he tried his best to get me off. You can believe I had a death grip and he didn’t get me off until he got to the edge. I didn’t go back in. I have always heard the Good Lord takes care of kids, fools and old folks.

Guess I fit all of that now.

Our wagon had a coupling pole and that was more fun to ride. When it was my turn, I would get off and let Daddy get down the road and then I would run and catch up and jump on to rest for a while and do it again. Well, I told you we lived a simple life.

We had to cut our yard with a hoe. Carlton collected marbles, so when it was Irma’s turn to cut, she got a hand full of his marbles. She would hoe a while and holler, “Oh, look! I found a marble.” Well, after two or three times, Carlton grabbed the hoe and told her he would finish. He didn’t find any marbles and didn’t know for a long time what she had done. He sure got tired of hearing that story.

As soon as we could, we would go barefoot. When we started, we kept it up all summer. We stumped toes, had stone bruised heels, and mother picking out thorns and splinters.

We had several small country stores. I think because we had to walk everywhere. I will start with Mr. Happy Holloway’s store. I rarely got that far then you came on down to George Blackwood’s store and another mile or so was Paul Eans’ store.

A couple of more miles on down or maybe more, was Cleo Holloway’s store. In all those store’s were old straight back chairs. That is where all the country’s problems were solved by the gentlemen that sat around.

My cousin, Bob from Oklahoma, called to remind me that Kaleta (Uncle Cuby) was the Matriarch of the cousins and his sister, Jackie, was the youngest (Uncle Leo). However, he had her ten years younger, but I’ll bet she wouldn’t mind that. We are few and far between now.

Want to tell you something I read the other day. “Today, you are the oldest that you have ever been and you are the youngest that you will ever be. Now, I want to say that I really appreciate all the notes, cards, letters and phone calls that I have gotten. I have heard from people that I haven’t heard from in years and from some I didn’t even know. So, thanks again. It means a lot.

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Kenneth, Lola, James Allen and Kevin Brannon.

Macy Burnett, Cheryl Guenther, Austin Wolfe and his girlfriend left Friday for the Buffalo River. They got up Saturday and floated and had a great time. The kids stayed in the cabin all weekend. Lola Kenneth and Cheryl came back Saturday.

Papaw, Carl and Christian Weaver went fishing Saturday morning. They have fun being on the White River in the boat.

They caught a few, but Papaw caught a few more Tuesday, so that the boys could have a fish lunch with him Tuesday. Carl had a break last week and this week, before getting geared up at UAMS. Christian will go back to Beebe, ASU. Mary Holcomb, and her granddaughters, Valina and Savannah Osborn came to see Clara Clark one day. Mary brought her a gift card (a housewarming gift) from the Busy Hands Ext. Club.

Margie Speight and Dessle Covington visited Clara Clark on Sunday and brought her gifts. Sunday evening, our nephew, Alan Thomas brought his two nieces, Sierra and Lily Thomas to spend three days with Aunt Clara Clark.

We enjoyed seeing them, too. Lily brought Uncle Robert and me a piece of cake Tuesday night. YUMMY! Their dad picked them up Wednesday.

James and Peggy Rettig had BBQ ribs for supper with Mickey and Vanessa Graham Sunday evening.

Of all times Clara and I were late getting our First Electric magazine (Arkansas Living). Our great nephew,, Hayden McArthur’s picture is in it with a big stringer of fish.

He is the younger son of Nick McArthur of Hickory Plains. I want to thank Vanessa Graham & Liz Hampton for letting me know. I give mine to Shirley Briggs and usually never look at it.

Papaw, Carl and Chris-

tian Weaver went fishing again Wednesday morning.

We cooked homemade biscuits and sausage Monday night, so they would have breakfast . They came back early with boat problem, No fish. Papaw enjoys spending time with them.

They are the oldest two of our 13 grandkids and are almost out growing us. Just busy with other stuff. Papaw will see Carl more again when hunting season comes. Christian will come over once in a while to help Papaw do things, when asked.

The “Ladies Drop By” will be Tuesday, August,11th at the Hickory Plains Methodist Church at 1PM. Come join us, we have FUN! HPOS wants to let everyone know that Tracy will serve breakfast on Sunday mornings. She will also have a Sunday lunch special for $4 .99. Dinner SPECIALS on TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS! Come out and enjoy!

Please support Hickory Plains Post Office by purchasing stamps, mailing packages & etc. there.. Support our OWN local Postmaster, Tammy Bruce. The Hickory Plains Post Office hours are Mon.-Fri. 12:30 PM- 2:30PM, Sat.10AM1:30PM. (REMINDER) For people to call 870-854-3703 or email me () their News.

Please call or send!!! If you want birthdays in my column and you know I don’t put them in, please let me know!

Have a Good Week In The Lord!

Happy Birthday August 9th to Lukus White, Carter Harrison, Will McArthur, Chad Cochran, and Nikki Graham !

Happy Birthday August 13th to Tommy Bradley, Mason Millerd, McKayla and MaKenzi Oakley !

Happy Birthday August 14th to Breanna Oakley!

Don't let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. John 14:1, NLT

I was so proud of myself last Thursday When my Monitor did not come, I did NOT ask my Postmaster, “Didn’t my paper come?” I remembered!!! How about you?

David and Gatha Oltmann of Monticello spent the weekend here with O.B. and Helen Fields. On Monday they all visited in Memphis with O.B.’s sister, Thelma McClure and

family.

Visitors at the Pfeffer house last week were granddaughters, Kristen and Avery Tranum of Searcy. Jena visited the Tranum’s on Sunday afternoon.

Fannie Peters spent several days last week in Forrest City being caregiver to granddaughter ,Jodi Davis, who is recovering from back surgery.

My friend and neigh-

bor, Hayden Cooper became a 9 year old last Friday, July 31st. He spent the day in Searcy with his grandmother ,Leisa Watkins.( That is the best that it can get).

Karla Clark flew to Houston Tuesday to be with her dad, Brent McKnight , who is at M.D. Anderson’s for treatment.

NEW BETHEL NEWS Donna Kelly, Correspondent

We enjoyed the services last week, with Brother VanHouten preaching.

We had nice crowds with several churches visiting each evening.

It was a hard week as there was several day’s working through the death of Robin Sample, she will be missed among us.

We extend our love and sympathy to the Caviness family in the loss of their son and grandson.

We had a nice crowd out on Sunday. Our grandchildren and great grands were busy last week with Bible School at Bethlehem in DeValls Bluff.

There are several revival meetings this week.

Center Point and Lakeside in Des Arc were two of them.

John and I have an appointment with the foot doctor today (Monday) at 3:00 p.m.

Tommy Jasper was taken to SpringHill Hospital Saturday night. He was experiencing problems with his heart. He is scheduled for surgery later this week. Our prayers are with him.

We have noticed a few fields of rice turning quite yellow. I can’t believe it is Harvest time again.

We wish everyone a good week. Maybe the weather will be a little cooler.

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FARM/HOME FSA targets funds for Farmers The Prairie County Farm Service Agency (FSA) Farm Loan Programs has announced the availability of funding for the Socially Disadvantaged (SDA) individuals who want to purchase or operate a family-size farm.

This special financing is for people who have been subjected to racial, ethnic, or gender inequality without regard to their individual qualities. SDA members include women, African Americans, American Indians, Hispanic, Asians, Pacific Islanders, and Alaskan Natives.

This program provides direct and guaranteed assistance in the form of farm operating and farm ownership loans.

Direct loans are made to applicants for FSA. Guaranteed loans are issued by lending institutions, but typically 90 or 95 percent of the loan is guaranteed by FSA if the loan fails.

Operating loans may be used to purchase livestock, equipment, feed, seed, and other business related expenses.Repayment terms run from one to seven years.

Ownership loans provide capital to purchase or enlarge a farm, construct or improve buildings, promote soil and water conservation, and to pay closing costs. Direct ownership loan terms are up to 40 years. Guaranteed loan terms are established by the lender.

Qualified candidates are provided information and assistance to develop sound management practices, analyze problems and utilize available resources essential for successful farming operations to cope with

the changing agricultural environment.

SDA applicants do not receive automatic approval. Individuals must be U.S. citizens with a satisfactory history of meeting credit obligations, have sufficient education, training or experience managing or operating a farm, possess legal capacity to incur debt, and be unable to obtain credit elsewhere.

The FSA Farm Loan Programs Service office is located at 1600 Industrial Street, Hazen, AR 72064.

For more information call 870-255-3573.

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of races, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of individuals’ income is derived from any public assistance programs. (Not all prohibited basis apply to all programs).

Persons with disabilities who require alternate means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audio tape and so forth) shouldcontact Target Center 202-720-2600 (voice andTDD) To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Arkansas Rice Expo this Friday Gov. Hutchinson guest speaker STUTTGART — The Arkansas Rice Expo will take place at the Grand Prairie Center in Stuttgart Friday, Aug. 7, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., and will feature keynote speakers Gov. Asa Hutchinson, Sen. Jonathan Dismang and Rep. David Hillman.

The Grand Prairie Center is located at 2709 U.S. 65.

Media and other attendees are invited to join any one of three 90-minute field tours, which depart from the center on buses at 8:15, 8:45 and 9:15 a.m.

Field tours will provide photo opportunities for presentations on rice breeding, flood-tolerant soybeans and weed control techniques.

Activities inside the Grand Prairie Center include the rice centerpiece contest, food preservation demonstrations, horticul-

ture seminars, rice cooking demonstrations and an irrigation demonstration.

There are several scheduled breakout sessions: 9 a.m.: Rice marketing with a Cuban flavor, Terry Harris of Riceland Foods 9 a.m.: Walk-in plant disease clinic, UA System Division of Agriculture plant pathologists 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.: Barnyardgrass, Bob Scott, Division of Agriculture weed scientist 9:45 a.m.: Market outlook, Keith Glover of Producers Rice The expo’s keynote speaker, Gov. Asa Hutchinson, will speak at 11 a.m.

Remarks from Dismang and Hillman will follow at 11:30 a.m.

Lunch will be provided at 12:30.

See full schedule at http://www.uaex.edu/riceexpo/docs/7-

23%20Rice%20Expo%20ha ndout.pdf.

The Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action institution. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate or need materials in another format, please contact your County Extension office (or other appropriate office) as soon as possible. Dial 711 for Arkansas Relay.

The Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

School “Garden of the Year” contest closes August 31 The Arkansas Agriculture Department and Farm Credit remind potential applicants that entries are being accepted for the second annual Arkansas Grown School Garden of the Year contest till August 31, 2015. Applicants can be any Arkansas school, grades pre-K through 12, that had a school garden open during the 2014-15 school year and can provide documentation through photos or video of its uses and existence. Entries will be judged by a committee.

applications from schools across the state, stated Wes Ward, Arkansas’s Secretary of Agriculture. Ward noted “research shows that students, teachers and communities benefit from the many learning opportunities school gardens offer such as responsibility, team work, hands on science and math instruction, along with improved nutrition education and behavior. The AAD appreciates Farm Credit’s partnership and support in making the financial awards possible”.

Farm Credit is providing funding for the following award categories: • Best Nutrition Education Based Garden - $500 • Best Community Collaboration Award - $500 • Best Environmental Education Focused Garden - $500 • Overall Winning Arkansas Grown School Garden of the Year Award - $1,500

Applications must be submitted online

by August 31, 2015 at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ARKSCHOOLGARDEN For more information, please contact Cynthia Edwards at cynthia.edwards@aad.ar.gov , 501-2196362 or Zachary Taylor, Director of Marketing, at 501-219-6324, email Zachary.Taylor@aad.ar.gov.

Brian and Bradley Sanner

Cantaloupes by the ‘hundreds’ . . .

Brian Sanner said his quarter-acre cantaloupe patch has produced over 500 of the melons so far this year. “We have given them to the county’s food pantry, the nursing home, and jails in Prairie and Woodruff counties.

Sanner and his son, Bradley, have been growing cantaloupes for several years and giving them away. “We had about 650

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

Week of July 27 Days of field work: 7 Top Soil Moisture: 100% short Sub Soil Moisture: 75% short, 25% adequate Livestock Condition: Fair Main Activities: Farmers continued irrigation where scattered rainfall did not occur. Irrigation termination has occurred where corn has reached black layer, harvest will begin in areas within 10 days. Draining of rice has begun along with scouting for insects in sorghum and soybeans.

High daytime and nighttime temperatures is causing concern with rice grain fill.

Growing Progress: Corn: 100% Dent 65% Mature Cotton: 100% Setting bolls Soybean: 97% Blooming 75% Setting Pods Rice: 90% Headed Sorghum: 90% Color Crop Condition: Corn: 10% Poor 70% Fair 20% Good Soybean: 15% Poor 75% Fair 10% Good Rice: 10% Poor 90% Fair Cotton: 20% Poor 80% Fair Sorghum: 25% Poor 75% Fair Hay/Pasture: 25% Poor 75% Fair

last year,” they said. “We don’t want to sell them - we just have fun giving them away.”

The patch has been producing for about a month and not as big as they were, Brian said. “We had some as big as a basketball,” he added.

“We have had so many, we can’t give them all away - I even carry some around in my truck and give them

to people I see,” Brian said.

Asked if growing cantaloupes is in the family, Brian said, maybe. His uncle, the late Otis Sanner, was well known for raising the melons also in the Sand Hill area east of Des Arc. “We still have some - if you come by Sanner Oil Co. in Des Arc, we will give you one.” they advised.

They are a treat anytime but this is the season.

Moisture level important when harvesting sorghum Growers of grain sorghum can obtain higher prices and increased profits if their sorghum meets market moisture specifications. To help meet those specifications, growers may apply harvest aids, which are chemicals that bring the grain to a more uniform percentage of moisture at harvest.

Harvest aids may be needed because sorghum is a perennial plant that can live beyond a single season’s growth cycle. If its growth is not terminated by chemicals, freezing weather or shredding and tillage, the plant can survive for extended periods, which often causes problems at or beyond harvest.

Grain containing too much moisture can harbor molds and bacteria, causing heating or “souring” and a loss of quality. If the moist grain is stored, the risk increases for aflatoxin, which prevents international trade.

Sorghum that meets the moisture specifications commands higher prices because artificial drying or blending is not required. *Professor and Extension Agronomist, and Professor and Extension Agronomist, The Texas A&M University System Charles Stichler and Steve Livingston* If grain moisture levels are too high, producers can uniformly dry the crop, desiccate immature sorghum heads, “suckers,” and weeds, and reduce the green vegetation that in-

creases grain moisture as it goes through the combine.

Clean, dry grain is easily threshed, which will reduce field losses and increase harvest efficiency.

Several factors cause uneven moisture in sorghum at harvest: When harvest aids are applied properly, harvest is made more efficient and combining is faster, with no reductions in grain weight. Grain from the entire field will have a uniform moisture content, resulting in few “hot” loads and price discounts.

To keep the grain from losing weight, it is critical that growers apply the harvest aids at the proper time, which is once the grain reaches physiological maturity and the average grain moisture drops below 30 percent. If harvest aids are applied prema- turely, both yields and grain quality will be reduced.

Sorghum becomes mature and is ready for harvest at about 115 days after planting. Most sorghum varieties reach 50 percent bloom in 65 and 75 days after planting; another 45 days is required for the grain to mature.

At maturity, the embryo is properly developed and the grain has reached its maximum weight. When the seeds reach physiological maturity, additional nutrients and carbohydrates no longer move into the grain. At this time, a black layer forms at the attachment point and seals the seed from the plant.

“We are looking forward to receiving

Extension offering continuing education for Arkansas Conservation Districts and media Conservation District employees can now register for communication skills workshops taking place in September and October in Little Rock, Monticello and Jonesboro.

The Nonpoint Source Pollution Media & Communications Seminar will be an opportunity for Conservation Districts to brush up on communication skills that help tell their story to the media and public. The seminar, hosted by the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, will also be a time to network with Arkansas media who will spend the day learning about the basics of water quality.

Registration is now open at http://forms.uaex.edu/nps.

The seminar is free to attend and lunch is included.

The joint program includes a morning panel discussion about media and conservation practices, and attendees will put their new

knowledge to use during an afternoon water sampling activity. While members of the media learn about water quality from Extension specialists, Conservation District members will learn strategies from Extension faculty about: Making a short video using smart phones, iPads and an editing app Tips for using social media Writing effective press releases By the end of the day, Conservation District employees will have either a short video to post online or a draft press release about the event using skills learned earlier in the day.

This free educational program is aimed helping local Conservation Districts and media representatives form relationships that support better communications of water quality issues.

The seminar will be offered on three different dates, with sessions starting at 8:30 a.m. and ending at 4:30 p.m.: Sept. 3, 2015 – Little Rock -

Cooperative Extension Service state office Oct. 1, 2015 – Monticello – University of Arkansas at Monticello, University Center Oct. 15, 2015 – Jonesboro – Arkansas State University, Alumni Center Participants should bring their own smart phone or iPad, laptop and boots that can get wet. For more information about the program, contact Kristin Higgins at 501-671-2160 or e-mail khiggins@uaex.edu.

With stakeholder input and water quality data, the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission has identified 10 priority watersheds impaired by nonpoint source pollution. These watersheds receive priority consideration for education and restoration or prevention efforts. The map below shows the location and breadth of these impaired watersheds.

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Getting a new year of Football, Band, and Cross Country underway With only ten days until the official start of school, August 17, the Senior and Junior High football, Band and Cross Country teams began practice bright and early Monday, August 3 preparing for the 2015 fall season. The Junior and Senior High girls basketball teams have been to several camps this summer preparing for their season. Eagle Fest 2015 is scheduled for Friday, August 21 beginning at 6:00 p.m.

Pictured are photos of the Senior Football, Band and Cross Country.

Senior Football-Offense and Defense

Cross Country Cross Country: At right, Coach J. D. Babb gets ready to start the stop watch as Kelby Huddleston, Haylie Flud,Meredith Reidhar and Lee Ann Harrell step up to the starting line.

Left: Alyssa Dohm finishes the last leg of her practice run at the DAHS practice field on Monday, August 3.

vTitle I annual Schoolwide meeting to be held August 11

Band

The Title I annual Schoolwide meeting will be held at the Des Arc Elementary Cafetorium on Tuesday, August 11 at 5:30 p.m..

Federal guidelines require that a meeting be held eacch year in order to provide information to parents and citizens of the commuity.

Title I allotment for the 2015-16 school year will be discussed as well as activities funded thorough Title I .

Contact Coordinator Judy Dention at 870-256-4166 with questions, comments or suggestions.

High School Registration Dates 8 am-3 pm Eighth Grade: SeventhGrade: Orientation-

Thurs. Aug. 6 Mon., Aug.10 5 pm

High School Open House

Mon., Aug. 10 6-8 pm

Pre-K Open House

Tues., Aug. 11 5-6 pm

Title I Annual Schoolwide Meeting Elementary Cafetorium

Tues., Aug. 11 5:30 p.m.

Elementary Open House

Tues., Aug. 11 K-2nd at 6:00 pm 3rd-6th at 7:00 pm

Band Practice: The Des Arc High School Marching Band was taking advantage of the shade on Monday morning, August 3, as they prepare for the 2015 marching season.

The veterans are seen above showing the newcomers how to properly hold the instrument while marching and timing techniques. David Yarbrough is director.

Upcoming Band Events Summer Band (8-12)

School Supply Giveaway

Summer Band (8-12) Band Car Wash DAHS Band Room

for Students in Des Arc Schools Band Booster Meeting (All Parents 7-12 grade)

Aug. 3-7 (8-11:30 a.m and 1-3 p.m.)

Aug. 13-14 (8-11:30 a.m. and 1-3 p.m.)

Sat., Aug. 15 (8 a.m.- 1 p.m.)

Aug. 17, 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 8 3:00 - 5:00 PM

Family Worship Center Ninth and Main Street Des Arc

Student Must Be Present to Get Supplies If you would like to donate supplies contact Lana Smith-870-919-0599 or Tammy Hughes-501-993-6348

2015 Pee Wee Football signups this Saturday at Hinson-Rollins Field The Des Arc Parks and Recreation Pee Wee Football program announces that it will hold its 2015 signup for Pee Wee Football on Saturday, August 8 from 8:00-10:00 a.m. at Hinson-Rollins Field. Signups are for First through Sixth grades and the registration fee is $60.00.

If you should have questions, please contact Joey York at 870-253-1987.

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August 6, 1945 - beginning of the atomic age!

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n August 6, 1945, during World War II (1939-45), an American B-29 bomber dropped the world’s first deployed atomic bomb over the Japanese city of Hiroshima. The explosion wiped out 90 percent of the city and immediately killed 80,000 people; tens of thousands more would later die of radiation exposure.

Three days later, a second B-29 dropped another A-bomb on Nagasaki, killing an estimated 40,000 people.

Japan’s Emperor Hirohito announced his country’s unconditional surrender in World War II in a radio address on August 15, citing the devastating power of “a new and most cruel bomb.”

THE MANHATTAN PROJECT Even before the outbreak of war in 1939, a group of American scientists–many of them refugees from fascist regimes in Europe–became concerned with nuclear weapons research being conducted in Nazi Germany. In 1940, the U.S. government began funding its own atomic weapons development program, which came under the joint responsibility of the Office of Scientific Research and Development and the War Department after the U.S. entry into World War II. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was tasked with spearheading the construction of the vast facilities necessary for the top-secret program, codenamed “The Manhattan Project ” (for the engineering corps’ Manhattan district).

Did You Know?

After World War II, most of Hiroshima would be rebuilt, though one destroyed section was set aside as a reminder of the effects of the atomic bomb. Each August 6, thousands of people gather at Peace Memorial Park to join in interfaith religious services commemorating the anniversary of the bombing.

Over the next several years, the program’s scientists worked on producing the key materials for nuclear fission–uranium-235 and plutonium (Pu239). They sent them to Los Alamos, New Mexico, where a team led by J. Robert Oppenheimer worked to turn these materials into a workable atomic bomb. Early on the morning of July 16, 1945, the Manhattan Project held its first success-

ful test of an atomic device–a plutonium bomb–at the Trinity test site at Alamogordo, New Mexico.

NO SURRENDER FOR THE JAPANESE By the time of the Trinity test, the Allied powers had already defeated Germany in Europe. Japan, however, vowed to fight to the bitter end in the Pacific, despite clear indications (as early as 1944) that they had little chance of winning. In fact, between mid-April 1945 (after President Franklin D. Roosevelt, a four-term president, had died and President Harry Truman took office) and mid-July, Japanese forces inflicted Allied casualties totaling nearly half those suffered in three full years of war in the Pacific, proving that Japan had become even more deadly when faced with defeat.

In late July, Japan’s militarist government rejected the Allied demand for surrender put forth in the Potsdam Declaration, which threatened the Japanese with “prompt and utter destruction” if they refused.

General Douglas MacArthur and other top military commanders favored continuing the conventional bombing of Japan already in effect and following up with a massive invasion, code-named “Operation Downfall.” They advised Truman that such an invasion would result in U.S. casualties of up to 1 million.

In order to avoid such a high casualty rate, Truman decided–over the moral reservations of Secretary of War Henry Stimson, General Dwight Eisenhower and a number of the Manhattan Project scientists–to use the atomic bomb in the hopes of bringing the war to a quick end. Proponents of the A-bomb–such as James Byrnes, Truman’s secretary of state–believed that its devastating power would not only end the war, but also put the U.S. in a dominant position to determine the course of the postwar world.

“LITTLE BOY” AND “FAT MAN” Hiroshima, a manufacturing center of some 350,000 people located about 500 miles from Tokyo, was selected as the first target.

After arriving at the U.S. base on the Pacific island of Tinian, the more than 9,000-pound uranium-235 bomb was loaded aboard a modified B-29

bomber christened Enola Gay (after the mother of its pilot, Colonel Paul Tibbets).

The plane dropped the bomb–known as “Little Boy”–by parachute at 8:15 in the morning, and it exploded 2,000 feet above Hiroshima in a blast equal to 12-15,000 tons of TNT, destroying five square miles of the city.

Hiroshima’s devastation failed to elicit immediate Japanese surrender, however, and on August 9 Major Charles Sweeney flew another B-29 bomber, Bockscar, from Tinian. Thick clouds over the primary target, the city of Kokura, drove Sweeney to a secondary target, Nagasaki, where the plutonium bomb “Fat Man” was dropped at 11:02 that morning. More powerful than the one used at Hiroshima, the bomb weighed nearly 10,000 pounds and was built to produce a 22-kiloton blast. The topography of Nagasaki, which was nestled in narrow valleys between mountains, reduced the bomb’s effect, limiting the destruction to 2.6 square miles.

At noon on August 15, 1945 (Japanese time), Emperor Hirohito announced his country’s surrender in a radio broadcast. The news spread quickly, and “Victory in Japan” or “V-J Day” celebrations broke out across the United States and other Allied nations. The formal surrender agreement was signed on September 2, aboard the U.S. battleship Missouri, anchored in Tokyo Bay. Ed. Note: The following story should be in every history book in the world to remind the youth that “vigilance always”, lest history repeats itself. Kitty Hart-Moxon says, “If it happened once, it can happen again.”

Kitty Hart-Moxon (born 1926) was a Polish-English Holocaust survivor. She was sent by the Germans to the Auschwitz labour camp in 1943 at age 16, where she survived for two years, and was also imprisoned at other camps. Shortly after her liberation in April 1945 by American soldiers, she moved to England with her mother, where she married and dedicated her life to raising awareness of the Holocaust. She has written two autobiographies entitled I am Alive (1961) and Return to Auschwitz (1981). Over one million Jews and others died in German death camps during World War II. They were stripped of their belongings, their art and wealth, their dignity and even their hair before they were gassed to death in the Nazi attempt to annihilate the Jewish race of people and other prisoners of war.

Trump Leads a Race to the Bottom . . . .

By Margaret Carlson In the not-so-distant past —2012, to be exact — candidates lived and died by the money primary. How much you could raise was a measure of your worth as a candidate and an indication of how long you could stay in the race.

Trailing behind the money primary was the consultant primary — that is, who hired whom among the Washington strategists with the biggest reputations.

Those competitions are so yesterday — for Republicans, anyway. A new primary is hogging the spotlight: the debate primary.

Republican candidates are consumed by making it into the first of the Big Shows on Aug. 6, saying and doing ever more provocative things to make the top 10.

Like Chauncey Gardiner, being there is everything.

The debate primary is very different from the money primary, in which wealthy donors would gather in mahogany-paneled rooms, oceanfront mansions or plush restaurants to hear the pitches of aspiring candidates. They still do, of course, and probably always will, but in the debate primary it's the candidates who are wait-

ing to hear from the powerful TV executives: Fox News, host of the first debate, will declare the 10 candidates who will appear in prime time by averaging five asyet-unnamed national polls.

A major difference between the old primaries and the debate primary is that what was said in those paneled rooms mostly stayed in those rooms — with rare exceptions, such as Mitt Romney's 2012 "47 percent" gaffe or Barack Obama's mumblings about people who cling to their guns and religions. Both were intemperate, ill-considered remarks made by

smart men who momentarily forgot that there is no longer any such thing as a private conversation.

It's a commentary on voters' disgust with politics that they've embraced Trump as an authentic expression of their boiling anger at the status quo, and other candidates are emulating him. It's a vicious circle that will take us all down the drain.

The more some people hate politics, the more candidates are apt to behave in ways that make us all hate it even more.

Summer in South Carolina with Philip and Lorraine Dear friends and relatives, The Fourth of July picnic at the campground would have been perfect had not the skies opened up as many of us were still waiting in line (outside) or eating (outside).

The food was excellent, as usual, especially the pulled pork prepared by the park’s owner, Ben. There was plenty of food, and many stayed to play games afterwards, once the rain stopped.

One neighbor decorated for the Fourth: Philip received an invitation from Charles Hunnicutt, a pool player who wins all the time, to visit and play some pool with him in Charles’ rec room.

Lorraine does most of the driving these days, so she was happy to spend time with Millie, Charles’ wife, a very talented painter.

The pool table was HUGE! They enjoyed several games; Philip played his best, but Charles is simply a brilliant player. Now, when the two of us play pool and one makes a difficult cut-in shot successfully, we call it a “Hunnicut-in” because Charles always get them in! Three men are interested in playing pool at the campground. Philip manages to play very often and is looking forward to another evening with Charles.

Our new pool table

cover: The former Sweet Carolines group metamorphosized into Mountain Voices, a mixed group of about fifty. They performed at the Smokey Mountains Performing Arts Center on July 9 and were amazed that so many people showed up to support them. Tickets were only $7.00; the show lasted over an hour and was excellent! We bumped into a fellow ping-pong player, Jackie, whom we’d met at the Senior Games as well; we all sat together and had a very good time. The director, Beverly Barnett, was her usual gracious and accomplished self; the accompanist, Arthea Brimmer, was note-perfect, plus she changed into “Inge Borge” with braids and Scandinavian costume to play in a comedic vein, including changing the piano bench to be perpendicular to the piano, lying on the bench with her face underneath and keyboard, and then playing a complete song, unable to see any keys. It brought down the house!

We knew a few of the singers and were very impressed with their hard work and determination to do their absolute best.

Friend and neighbor, Steve Ward, was pleased to see us attend his Methodist Church’s monthly Saturday break-

Campers decorating for Christmas

fast, where he scrambles the eggs. Philip enjoyed the sausage gravy, and we plan to go again. The charge is by donation, and it’s only 3 miles away. The next activity for that day was the Nikwasi Dulcimer Players’ performance at St. Cyprian’s Church to raise money for St. John’s Episcopal Church; the annual event is called the Corn Festival, with small vendors’ booths, lots of food, and entertainment all day long. Once we got the mikes set up properly, we did fine.

The first “Christmas in July” happened the week of July 12. Many – actually a surprising number! – actually decorated their campsites with lights and wreaths, etc. The campground owner’s family judged, and prizes (certificates) were awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places after a huge buffet with Christmas-y foods. The clubhouse was so crowded (and hot) that several of us elected to sit outdoors on a picnic table. It didn’t rain this time and turned quite pleasant by the time the Chinese auction started. Vic, a neighbor, even dressed up as Santa Claus! Our fellow campers are, for the most part, very lovely people.

We give each other space, but we know that, should we need help, many will offer to assist.

The next dulcimer gig was at the Appalachian Heritage Festival https://1050wfsc.com/fra nklin-merchants-to-hostappalachian-heritage-festival/ - at 1 pm. It was a very hot day, and we played in front of Martha’s Restaurant, where we managed to find shade, but no breeze. The threepiece group with an extraordinary sound system played in the gazebo across the street from us

Fourth of July Camp Picnic at the same time, and they wine and cheese party the imbibers. simply drowned us out. outside the clubhouse.

One of many mimosa We started playing our Some Southern Baptist trees in bloom here: songs the instant they fin- friends decided to make We love hearing back ished playing one of theirs. It was difficult.

We enjoy a drive to Clayton, GA, occasionally and always eat at the Clayton Café, where we share a dinner. Philip ordered collard greens, and Lorraine decided to try them – once more. She ate a lot and asked, “Does this mean I’m turning Southern?”

Picking blueberries: "The couple that picks together sticks together."

Our last entertainment for the month was sponsored by the Macon Arts Council for the Arts and featured “The Jacobites”, a trio who sings Gaelic songs. One of the performers, George James, sings in the Presbyterian Church choir with Lorraine; he played the guitar (almost non-stop) and sang. His cousin, Nathan, played the tin whistle and flute and also sang. Their college friend, Nata, played the Irish drum.

Phillip and Christmas Decoration Over one hundred people attended, with a donation orange sherbet and to from you! as the admission fee. bake gingersnap cookies Philip and Lorraine They were very, very good. instead and to invite a few 954-618-9948 and 954Our final social event neighbors, including us. It 830-5190 occurred last evening. was cool sitting in their philipandlorraine@gm The campground spon- site along the river, and we ail.com sored a “Bring Your Own” had just as much fun as

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District Court Hearings The following cases were heard before District Judge Robert Abney in District Court Hearings held on Monday, August 3: City Cases Kayla Marie States, Des Arc, charged with Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver License-Class A Misdemeanor, Public Intoxication/Drinking in Public, Violation of Restraining Order and Failure to Submit to Arrest. Plead Guilty to Failure to Submit and Public Intoxication.

Sentenced to Fine and Cost of $515.00 and Five Days Community Service. Violation of Order Restraining plead Not Guilty.

Hearing set for September 10, 2015. Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver License Case Review.

Terry W. Kendrick, Des Arc, charged with No Liability Insurance and No Seat Belt.

Continued to August 10, 2015 by Motion of Defendant.

Christopher Deshun Larkin, Hazen, charged with No Liability Insurance. Guilty. Sentenced to Fine and Cost of $265.00.

Wilbert Thomas, Marianna, charged with Contempt of

Court (Probation VIolation). Continued to August 10, 2015.

Jeremiah L. McMillen, Des Arc, charged with Discharge Firearm City Ordinance Violation.

Continued to September 14, 2015.

Royce Wade Bell, Des Arc, charged with Failure to Pay. Failed to Appear. Issue Letter.

Ellie L. Puckett, Des Arc, charged with Contempt of Court Non-Payment of Fines. Bond Forfeited.

Ronnie E. Walters, Des Arc, charged with Failure to Pay. Failed to Appear. Issue Letter.

Robert Lewis Cohen, Biscoe, charged with Terroristic Threatening-Second and Disorderly Conduct-Class C Misdemeanor. Plead Not Guilty. Hearing set for September 10, 2015.

State Cases Lisa Anderson, Griffithville, charged with Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver LicenseClass A Misdemeanor.

Failed to Appear. Issue Warrant.

Johnny R. Thrasher, Haleyville, Alabama, charged with Violation of Permit.

Failed to Appear. Issue Warrant.

Timothy Edward Clark, Joplin, Missouri, charged with No Seat Belt. Failed to Appear. Issue Letter.

Daniel Resendiz, Little Rock, charged with No Driver License, Unsafe Vehicle, DWI-First and No Liability Insurance. Failed to Appear. Issue Letter.

Matthew A. Stockman, Ward, charged with Exceeding Posted Speed 89 MPH/55 Zone. Guilty. Sentenced to Fine and Cost of $223.00 and Six Months Probation.

Raymond D. St. John, Jacksonville, charged with Exceeding Posted Speed 71 MPH/55 Zone.

Guilty.

Sentenced to Fine and Cost of $146.00 and Six Months Probation.

James Ray Tinkle, Cotton Plant, charged with No Liability Insurance. Failed to Appear. Issue Letter.

Carolyn Faye Evans, Des Arc, charged with Exceeding Posted Speed 82 MPH/55 Zone. Bond Forfeited.

Sergio Hernandez, DeWitt, charged with No Driver License, and DWIFirst. Continued to August 10, 2015.

Paul Hood, Ward, charged with Refusal to Vacate. Plead Not Guilty.

Hearing set for September 10, 2015.

Tamika Hicks, Ward, charged with Refusal to Vacate. Plead Not Guilty.

Hearing set for September 10, 2015.

Obama Administration Takes Historic Action on Climate Change WASHINGTON –President Obama announced the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s final Clean Power Plan today, which will cut U.S. carbon pollution from the power sector by 870 million tons, or 32 percent below 2005 levels, in 2030. Power plants are the largest drivers of climate change in the United States, accounting for roughly one-third of all carbon pollution emissions, but there were no national limits on carbon pollution until today.

The Clean Power Plan accelerates the transition to a clean energy future, which is happening even faster than expected— which means carbon and air pollution are already decreasing, improving public health year by year.

By 2030, the plan will cut carbon pollution from the power sector by nearly a third and additional reductions will come from pollutants that can create dangerous soot and smog, translating to significant health benefits for the American people. By 2030, emissions of sulfur dioxide from power plants will be 90 percent lower and emissions of nitrogen oxides will be 72 percent lower, compared to 2005 levels.

Americans will avoid up to 90,000 asthma attacks and

spend up to 300,000 more days in the office or the classroom, instead of sick at home. And up to 3,600 families will be spared the grief of losing a loved one too soon.

“We’re proud to finalize our historic Clean Power Plan. It will give our kids and grandkids the cleaner, safer future they deserve.

The United States is leading by example today, showing the world that climate action is an incredible economic opportunity to build a stronger foundation for growth,” said EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy. “The valuable feedback we received means the final Clean Power Plan is more ambitious yet more achievable, so states can customize plans to achieve their goals in ways that make sense for their communities, businesses and utilities.”

EPA’s plan reflects unprecedented public input, including more than 4.3 million public comments on the proposal, and hundreds of meetings with stakeholders. It works by building on strategies states and businesses are already using. Today, the United States uses three times more wind and 20 times more solar energy than it did in 2009, and the solar industry added jobs

10 times faster than the rest of the economy. It safeguards energy reliability by setting common-sense, achievable state-by-state goals that build on a rapidly growing clean energy economy and gives states and utilities the time and flexibility they need to meet their goals.

The final rule establishes guidelines for states to follow in developing and implementing their plans, including requirements that vulnerable communities have a seat at the table with other stakeholders.

EPA is proposing a model rule states can adopt, as well as a federal plan that the EPA will put in place if a state fails to submit an adequate plan. Both the proposed model rule and federal plan focus on emissions trading mechanisms to make sure utilities have broad flexibility to reach their carbon pollution reduction goals. EPA also finalized standards to limit carbon pollution from new, modified and reconstructed power plants.

Final rule, fact sheets and details about the Clean Power Plan, the final standards for new, modified and reconstructed sources and the proposed federal plan are available at: http://www2.epa.gov/clea npowerplan

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Land Transfers Warranty Deed Lorraine Overturf, surviving spouse of Elmo Overturf, by her duly appointed Attorney in Fact, Linda Wasson, Grantor, hand paid by Gary Strickland and Cathy Strickland, Grantees, the following lands lying in the Northern District of Prairie County: Lots 11 and 12 of Block 10 Walt’s Addition to the City of Des Arc.

Warranty Deed Harvey and Kevin Sharon Robin Harvey, Grantors, hand paid by Kimberly Lewis, Grantee, the following described

lands lying in Prairie County: Lot 9 of the Norman’s Addition to the Town of Des Arc.

Special Warranty Deed Esther Florence Prislovsky, Grantor, hand paid by John Lee Prislovsky, Grantee, the following lands lying in Prairie County: The SE 1/4 of Section 3, T3N, R5W, containing 160 acres, more or less.

Warranty Deed Ramdy J. Skarda and Vicki W. Skarda, Grantors, hand paid by Seth M. Skarda and Jaime E. Skarda, Grantees, the folowing described lands situated in the Southern District of Prairie County: A part of the NW 1/4 of Section 29, T2N, R5W containing 2.54 acres more or less.

Heirs Deed Viola Gresham, Grantor hand paid by Jonathan Blagg and Shana Blagg, Grantees, the following descrbed real property situated in the Southern District of Prairie County: A part of Block Two of Love Joy Subdivision to the Town of DeValls Bluff containing 0.47 acre, more or less.

Warranty Deed Rick Miller and Cindy Miller, Grantors, hand paid

by Malcolm McIntosh III and Leslie McIntosh, Grantees, the following described lands situated in the Southern District of Prairie County: Lot Eight of Greenhead Acres Subdivision, per Plat recorded in Plat Book Five, at Page 67, Southern District of Prairie County.

Prairie County Jail Count The following inmates are currently incarcerated in the Prairie County Jail at Des Arc, according to Sheriff Gary Burnett, as of Tuesday, August 4, 2015: Thresher, Jason, 43, ADC 309. Intake date March 6, 2013.

Spencer, Demetrius Lamont, 40, ADC 309. Intake date June 12, 2013 McCraney, Vernist Pete55, ADC 309. Intake date June 8, 2015.

Lovett, Dominique R., 24, charged Possession of Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver, Simultaneous Possession of Drugs and Firearms and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Intake date December 12, 2014.

Modlin, Jonathan, 18, charged with Probation Revocation, Fleeing-Misdemeanor, Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest, Criminal Mischief-First Degree, Terrorisstic Threaten-

A-State Online MBA Program Receives Another Accolade JONESBORO – Arkansas State University’s online master of business administration (MBA) program continues to receive rave reviews in the academic world.

Alot Finance, an online publication that offers information on personal finance and business, has recognized the program as one of the “Top 10 Best Online Business Schools in the U.S.” Ranked seventh among top online MBA programs , Alot Finance notes the program is “comprised solely of full-time instructors, allowing for dedication and attention to online students. ing a quality education.”

ing, Pobation Violation and Disorderly Conduct. Commitment. Intake date May 27, 2015.

Brazzell, Jerry Wayne, 51, Commitment. Intake date June 20, 2015.

Smith, Bruce Andrew, 45, charged with Possession of Other Drug. Intake date July 2, 2015.

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

Metcalf, Nicoe Jerel, 27, charged with Delivery/Manufacture of Cocaine. Intake date June 23, 2015.

McMillen, Jeremiah, 35, charged with Warrant Service Fee. Intake date July 9, 2015.

Darby, Franklin Wayne , 40, charged with BatteryThird Degree and Parole Violation. Intake date June 29, 2015.

Wiggins, Justin Dallas, 28, charged with Probation Revocation. Intake date July 15, 2015.

Kilgore, James Oriley, 26, charged with Theft of Property. Intake date July 16, 2015.

Smith, Jamye Lynn, 22, Hold for ADC. Intake date July 21, 2015.

Cohen, Robert Lewis, 33, charged with Failure to Pay Fine and Cost, Non-Support, Terroristic Threatening-Misdemeanor and Disorderly Conduct. Intake date July 26, 2015.

Smith, Latasha, 32, Hold for Another Department.

Intake date July 22, 2015.

Phillips, Jonathan, 31, charged with Failure to Appear. Intake date July 31, 2015.

Childress, Carla Renee, 41, Commitment. Intake date July 28, 2015.

Smith, Latasha, 32, Hold for Another Department.

Intake date July 22, 2015.

Wilson, Clay Webster, 46, charged with Non-Support.

Intake date August 3, 2015.

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

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Real Estate Now Is the Time to Buy!!

INTEREST RATES ARE LOW! 3 Bdr, 1 Ba, 1276 sq. ft., Hwy. 38 West,, 3.55 ac NEW LISTING...........$67,000.

2 Bdr, 1 Ba, Remodeled, Storm Shelter, 108 Whippoorwill.................$ 47,500.

5 Acres, Near Lake Des Arc, Bayou - Owner Finance........................$ 21,000.

3 Ac Trac near Lake Des Arc & Bayou Des Arc (Owner Finance) $9,000 to $13,000.

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YARD SALE, Saturday, August 8, 7 am to 2 pm, at Des Arc Storage, across from old BP Station: microwave and stand, lamps, furniture, clothes and lots more p

POSITION OPEN: Want Person to fill Certified Deputy position with Prairie County Sheriff’s Department. Applications available at the Sheriff’s Office in the Prairie County Jail at Des Arc.

BABYSITTING SERVICE: Openings Now - Hot Meals; References. Call Judy at 501259-2378, or come by at 511 Curran.

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HOUSE FOR SALE FOR SALE: 3 BD/1BA Home Hwy 11 Griffithville, rock home on acre with extras (shop).

Central heat/air and wood/gas heat. Move in Ready. CALL 8/6/3c (501)278-0245.

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STONE CARVING STONE CARVING SERVICE. For adding or placing names, dates or portraits, minor repairs, on gravestones, leveling (resetting), and cleaning; in local area, call 662-394-1475.

POSITION OPEN: Have opening for Deputy Clerk position in the Prairie County Clerk’s office at the courthouse in Des Arc. Bring resume to clerk’s office, 200 Courthouse Square, Ste. 104, Des Arc. Call 870-2564434 for further information.

C l e ani ng Se rv ic e DETAIL CLEANING: House Cleaning and Power Washing Outside, local service. Call for further information: 479-5311731 or 479-531-1735.

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FOR SALE: 40 Acres, hunting/building. Brown Grove area. Call 501-516-2833 ALSO: FOR SALE: 80 Acres, Farmland with upgraded water system. Brown Grove area.

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Cottage Style Home For Sale Features Hickory Hardwood Floors, Natural Stone, Large Walk-in Shower, In-Ground Pool, Pool House/Razorback Retreat, Irrigation System, Much More! PRICE REDUCED! Located at 2011 Maple St., Des Arc, AR

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Guns, Knives, Ammo, Militaria, Lg. Selection new/used rifles, shotguns & handguns. G&S Promotions, 1-918-659-2201. $1.00 OFF admission with this ad.

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100.32 (+/-) acres consisting of 2 tracts in Cleveland County, AR. Deer hunting opportunities.

Tracts may be purchased as a whole or individually. Please call for bid package, property tours, and information.

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Sixty-year-old Charles Ralph Morgan of Saint Joe was reported missing from his camping area at the Riverfront Park in DeVall’s Bluff on Wednesday, July 23. He was reportedly last seen around 10:30 pm the previous evening after telling family members he was going to check a trout line.

A small aluminum boat used by Morgan was found the following day approximately 10 miles down river

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Officers from the Prairie County Sheriff’s Department, DeVall’s Bluff Fire Department, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission searched by water while a helicopter from the Arkansas State Police searched by air for miles along the river to no avail.

On Thursday, July 23, Morgan’s body surfaced from the water near the Riverfront Park camping area. The body was sent to the Arkansas State Crime Lab where an autopsy was performed and the cause of death determined.

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Sheriff’s department implements DNA collectionin compliance with new state law Effective July 22, 2015, the Prairie County Sheriff’s Department began taking DNA samples from persons brought into the county detention center on felony charges. “In compliance with Act 543 of Arkansas state law, DNA samples will be taken from anyone arrested on a

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DNA collection takes only additional seconds to complete as part of the intake process and will help track and identify offenders, according to Chief Deputy James Medlin.

6 pm Elementary School

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