White river journal, june 2, 2016 by charles walls

75¢

1 SECT IO N - 16 PAG ES V OLUME /Y EAR 109, WEEK 43 (5,678 TOTAL WEEKS)

ACTIVITIES CALENDAR JUNE 2-4 31st Annual Steamboat Days Festival/Des Arc THURS., JUNE 2, 2 PM Making Paddle Boats Lower White River Museum, Des Arc

THURS., JUNE 2, 7 PM Miss Steamboat Days Pageant at Elem. School FRI, JUNE 3, ALL DAY Courthouse Closed Due to Traffic in Area

SAT., JUNE 4, 9:30 AM Hickory Plains School Reunion Methodist Church

JUNE 6-10, 8:30-11:30AM Vacation Bible School First Baptist Church

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

P U B LI S H E D E A C H T H U R S D A Y S I N C E 1 9 0 7 TH URSD AY, JUNE 2, 2016

31st Annual Steamboat Days kicks off tonight with events “The show is about to begin,” says Chairman T. J. Nelson, “for th 31st Annual Steamboat Days Festival.” The opening events tonight will include the carnival activities starting at 6 p. m. and the 2016 Steamboat Days Beauty Pageant at 7 p. m. Pageant chairmen Lindsey Taylor and Katie Minton advises that due to inclement weather, the pageant to name Miss Steamboat Days of 2016 will be held at the elementary school cafetorium. Activities pick up on Friday with the displays of

arts and crafts vendors in downtown Des Arc. Also, Cool 104 out of Searcy will be in the city park at 3 p. m. interviewing and talking to people about the festival events. The festival will officially open at 6 p. m. with a brief ceremony followed by local bands, Lucas Childress Band and Brad Knupp Band. At 9:15 p. m., the stage will give way to Highway 124, a group of musicians, singers, and talents for an evening of country/rock music entertainment in the city park downtown.

They will also play for a street dance. Saturday activities begin early with a bass tournament at 5 a. m. followed by cooks beginning to barbecue for the BBQ contest. The food vendors will also be open at 10 a. m. There will be an opportunity to view an actual NASCAR race car downtown on Saturday. This is brought to you by Harvey’s Garage of Des Arc. The children’s eggs-travaganza will be held across from Dondie’s at 11 a. m. All children up to age 12 are invited.

The carnival opens for a fun time at 1 p. m. Saturday’s activities includes monster truck rides, tractor pulls, duck calling contest, dancers, with more music starting at 6 p. m. with the popular Prison Band performing on stage. Singer Kyla Horton will be performing at 8 p. m. with the Deep South, another country and rock band, bringing good music for listening and dancing, followed by fireworks that will bring another fun festival to a close. All activities are free to everyone. The only money

you will spend is for carnival, food or vendor items. The Chamber of Commerce will be manning an information booth and the 2016 Steamboat Days tshirts will be on sale. All the Steamboat Days activities take place in the Riverfront Park and courthouse square area downtown except the pageant. Bring your lawn chair and spend all three evenings being entertained.

Complete Schedule of Events See Page 16

JUNE 6-10, 6:30 PM Hickory Plains Missionary Baptist Bible School THURS., JUNE 9, 11 A.M. Museum of Discovery Des Arc Public Library SAT., JUNE 11, 6 PM Community Center DeValls Bluff Movie “Hope Bridges”

SAT., JUNE 11, 9 AM Master Gardeners Fund Raiser/Hazen

MON., JUNE 13, 12:05 Shea Wilson Cooking From the Garden Fair Grounds TUES., JUNE 14, 12 NOON Des Arc Lions Club Methodist hurdh

TUES., JUNE 14, 6 PM Prairie County Quorun Court Courthouse Annex WED., JUNE 15, 10:30 A.M. Alzeimers’ Meeting Des Arc Museum WED., JUNE 15, 11 A.M. Fellowship Luncheon Methodist Church DeValls Bluff

Obituaries Pg. 7

Betty Blaylock, 83, Hazen Sheila Childers, 68, Lonoke Juanita Dail, 95, North Carolina Brody Glenn Dixon, Infant, Roe Maxine Holmes, 85, Beebe Doyne Plummer, 80, Cabot Frances White, 96, Lonoke Patricia Woodson, 84, Hunter Dorothy Young, 83, Texas

FRIDAY NIGHT PERFORMERS: The Brad Knupp Band will be performing Friday night at 7:30 during the Steamboat Days Festival. Band members are from left to right, Guy King, Ryan White, Libby McMillen, Brad Knupp, Brandon Smith, and Jerry CITY SUPPORT: Casey Ingle, left, accepting a donation Greenwood. of $500.00 toward Steamboat Days from Mayor Jim Garth. “The city is pleased to support Steamboat Days with this donation. The event contributes a lot to the city and we appreciate the work everyone does to bring it to the city.”

Real DIRTY work, if you can get it French drain work continued at old Presbyterian Church (aka Des Arc Public Library) this week Benton Childress and a crew of five have been crawling under the old church in some mud, digging a French drain trench about 12” wide, hauling gravel to building, and One of three working under then transferring it to 3 workers under church who are building, Nicky Lacy, Mike digging the trench, filling it with gravel and placing the Browning and Christian Buthrie continuous porus tubing which will carry excess water from under building out to 5th St.

On the Inside The “Early History of River Transportation and the Rise and Fall of Steamboats” written by Dr. Thomas Eans (Pgs 8 & 9)

Not on the Inside Omitted this week because of space / time were: 1. May 26 Tracking Chart & USPS grade (Cassified Pg) 2. Story re: Brian Belen from the Phillippines who visited the Letchworth Farm last week and was hosted by Walter Nunn of Little Rock. 3. Story of 1928 Caravan of 300 cars from California to Memphis, via Prairie County

Tyler Paulman of Forrest City hauling gravel - then transferring

Jonah Childress, Mt. Home

Extravaganza Egg Hunt Saturday An Extraganza Egg Hunt, delayed from Easter, will be held on lots across from Dondie’s on Saturday, June 4 at 11 a. m. Four bikes and two trikes are to given away at this event. All youth up to 12 years old are invited to attend The event is being sponsored by the Des Arc Nursing & Rehab Center, ARcare and Des Arc Chamber of Commerce..

Late-arriving Easter Bunny & Kindergartener Chloe Nichols (Easter Bunny will be present at the big Extraganza Egg Hunt)

The Jour nal w elcomes y our input (c omments , s ugges tions, pers onal new s, photos , etc )

New/Renewed Journal Subscribers . Contact Us: Email: wrjnews1@centurytel.net

Jim Finney, Memphis, TN / Sara Hambrtick, Des Arc, Ar Mail: PO Box 1051, Des Arc, Ar 72040

Tel: 870-256-4254

WHITE RIVER JOURNAL, THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 2016

emails

(USPS 682-800)

We were lunching, a trio: two journalists and another native Arkansan, a veteran of Washington politics, including service to Bill and Hillary Clinton in their eight White House years, and who remains in fairly close touch with both. Decades of acquaintanceship and the off-the-record atmosphere made for a relaxed, reflective and candid two hours. The conversation naturally turned to Hillary, her prospective presidency, how it might unfold. “Tell me,” my colleague asked our seatmate, “will she ever learn to like reporters?” “No,” the Clinton intimate unhesitatingly replied, with a wistful smile. The scope of the question was, of course, broader than whether a second President Clinton would enjoy a beer with a few of the boys on the bus at day’s end. (The first President Clinton occasionally effected a bit of bonhomie with the White House press corps, even expressed a grudging admiration for a few of its number, but privately railed against it as a species). Besides, Hillary is thought to prefer Scotch. And, certainly, the company of individuals more admiring than adversarial. The larger issue, implied in my friend’s question, is whether Hillary, as president, would persist in the decades-long fantasy that has brought so much trouble to her and, earlier, to her husband’s administration. To wit: a seemingly irrepressible impulse toward secrecy, even when openness and disclosure plainly would serve her, and the nation, so much better. To be clear, we are not talking about nuclear codes, troop movements or intercepted communications from hostile governments. Nor invitation lists to a daughter’s wedding, nor arrangements for a mother’s funeral, nor any other such communications which properly could be judged purely personal. But they were all jumbled together -- exchanges between the Secretary and her State Department underlings as well as missives among she and her family and the favored -- all routed through an account based in the Clinton family’s email server, nestled in the Clinton’s suburban New York residence. True, none of the State Department messages known to have been sent her via the family’s server were classified at the time, and the few that were retroactively determined to be “sensitive,” or higher, would not have been profoundly detrimental to the republic had they been leaked, or the account hacked. And, yes, she has apologized for the error in judgment -- it won’t happen again. But it will, or that’s the concern; for the e-mail server is but an apt, blinking metaphor for the us-versusthem mindset that afflicts so many in public life and Hillary in particular. Shut the door, close the curtains, we’ll tell them when, and if, we’re ready. Didn’t work before. Won’t work now. “The scar tissue built up over years of politically motivated attacks and endless investigations reinforced Clinton’s instinct for the protective crouch,” wrote Ruth Marcus in [begin ital] The Washington Post [end ital], referring not to Hillary’s use of a private email account for official business (old news) but to her refusal to be interviewed by the State Department’s inspector general (news, and dismaying) in his review of the practice. Thus, notes Marcus, if unnecessarily, does Hillary add fuel to the fire, to the delight of her enemies. The constant question: How could a woman of Hillary’s manifest intellectual gifts, an attorney who not only was breathing during the 1970s but working on an impeachment committee born as much of presidential cover-ups as the malfeasance underlying it -how could she fail to recognize the inherent danger, if only political, in avoiding disclosure? It’s the “zone of privacy” that Hillary presumed she and her family would be permitted upon arriving in Washington. To the extent that it placed daughter Chelsea off limits, it was granted. As for their financial affairs, who was kidding who? In his invaluable book on his White House experiences, David Gergen relates that he had persuaded President Clinton to surrender to the press all the family’s documents regarding the Whitewater real estate venture back in Arkansas. “Get it over with,” Gergen advised. Hillary said no, inadvertently saying yes to Kenneth Starr and the agonies of the next six years. “I’ve always been a fairly private person leading a public life,” Hillary said early in her husband’s presidency, explaining, she thought, her reluctance to lower her defenses. An uncomfortable truth: A private person, even if only “fairly” so, has no business entering public life today, certainly not at the very highest level; and reporters, liked or loathed, are but one source of anxiety. Every American may be entitled to a “zone of privacy” (though in a cyber-age probably has less than he or she realizes) but no serious contender for the presidency should have any expectation of it. The notion was far-fetched when Hillary insisted on it a quartercentury ago and is just short of ludicrous today. If she clings to it, in the White House, there will be avoidable, pointless pain. 424 mAin street p. O. BOx 1051 des Arc, ArkAnsAs 72040 Open: m-f 8:30 Am - 6:00 pm

telephOne: 1-870-256-4254 tOll free: 1-877-283-9068 email: wrjnews1@centurytel.net

At times, Office mAy Be clOsed thursdAy pm And fridAy Am; AvAilABle All dAys

WHITE RIVER JOURNAL

The White River Journal is published by White River Journal Inc. each week at 424 North Main Street in Des Arc, Arkansas. Founded in August, 1907, the White River Journal is an independent publication. It’s policy is to print truth and facts and it is dedicated to working and serving the best interests of the people. News and advertising are welcomed, but before being published are subject to verification. The White River Journal publisher reserves the right to edit all news copy and advertising, and if necessary, to reject same without recourse. Advertising rates are available upon request. The White River Journal welcomes responsible “Letters to the Editor”. No anonymous letters will be published. All letters must be signed and include phone number. This information will be withheld at the writer’s request. In such cases, the information is confidential. We reserve the right to limit the length of letters and to edit for spelling, punctuation and grammar. Letters to be published only at the discretion of the publisher. Yearly Subscription Rates (paid in advance): $15.00 - in Prairie county . . . . . . . . . . ($29 for 2 years) $25.00 - Out of county (in Arkansas) . . ($48 for 2 years) $30.00 - Out of state . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ($56 for 2 years)

For Change of Address, Postmaster: Please send changes to: WHITE RIVER JOURNAL, P. O. BOX 1051, DES ARC, AR 72040-1051 Cass Program Used for Post Office Audit Second Class Postage paid at Des Arc, Arkansas

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

See this page in COLOR, Online

O P I N I O N S

A coalition of the unhinged . . . Donald Trump has elevated the most bizarre and bigoted peddlers of conspiracy theories in America today. By Michael B. Keegan It’s no secret that Donald Trump, the GOP’s all but official new standard-bearer, is a promoter of wild conspiracy theories and harmful lies — from his smear of Mexican immigrants as rapists and drug dealers to his offensive questioning of President Obama’s place of birth and religious beliefs. But Trump’s rhetoric is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the vast network of fringe figures he’s decided to associate himself with. The billionaire politician has elevated the profile of some of the most bizarre and bigoted peddlers of conspiracy theories and vitriol in America today. He’s courted the support, for example, of far-right conspiracy theorist radio host Alex Jones. In December, Trump went on Jones’ radio show, lavishing Jones with praise and promising him: “I will not let you down.” This is a radio host who’s suggested that the U.S. government was complicit in the September 11 terrorist attacks, the Newtown school shooting rampage, and the massacre at a black church in Charleston, South Carolina. He thinks Beyoncé is part of a CIA effort to instigate racial violence and that President Obama is a “demonic creature” and a “precursor” to the Antichrist. Jones also recently said that conservative columnist George Will, who’s been critical of Trump, should “do the right thing” and shoot himself in the head. And this is a man Donald Trump doesn’t want to let down? Or take Michael Savage, the host of the popular right-wing radio show The Savage Nation, where Trump has appeared multiple times. Savage has called veterans coping with PTSD “a bunch of losers” and accused President Obama of

“dumping” unaccompanied migrant children into our country to “wipe out” Americans through the spread of disease. On his short-lived television show in 2003, Savage told a gay caller to “get AIDS and die, you pig.” Trump has called Savage a “special guy” doing “an amazing job.” And then there’s the infamous Ann Coulter. Trump’s repeatedly invited the notoriously offensive right-wing commentator to speak at his campaign rallies, calling himself a “big fan” of hers. Unsurprisingly, Trump doesn’t seem concerned by the endless stream of hateful anti-immigrant, racist, and sexist ideas Coulter has pushed throughout the years. Coulter has warned, for example, that if the United States doesn’t crack down on immigration, parents should “get used to your little girls being raped.” She’s voiced support for poll taxes, which existed to keep African Americans away from the ballot box, and isn’t sure women should have the right to vote at all. Speaking about women widowed by the September 11 attacks, she said: “I have never seen people enjoying their husbands’ death so much.” In short, Trump is raising up the cruelest and most extreme voices on the right — people who bash immigrants, demonize women and LGBT people, and spread outrageous lies about government conspiracies. And his support of these figures is entirely consistent with his own wild claims. While these fringe figures have existed for years, they haven’t always had a presidential nominee to echo and elevate their toxic rhetoric. And that should concern all of us. Michael Keegan is the president of People For the American Way.

One nation without a clue . . . . Donald Kaul There was a time when we had a Greatest Generation. That would be my parents’ generation. If you’re a mere stripling of 40 or 50 or so, it probably was your grandparents’ generation. You know the rap: They survived the Great Depression, won World War II, stood up to the Russians, etc., etc. etc. I’ll grant you all of that. But if they were so great, how come they were such lousy parents? That may sound harsh. But as noble as they were, they fell down on the job of passing on their virtues to their children. That generation of Americans has now reached middle age and beyond. It includes my generation and my own kids’ generation. Instead of being uncomplaining and self-sacrificing as our parents or grandparents were, we’re a cohort of greedy whiners, quick to blame others for our failings. And when the available evidence fails to support our convictions, we simply deny reality and make up a kinder version. If our generations had been around in the 1930s, we’d still be in the Great Depression with prominent lawmakers telling each other we need a smaller government. The Republicans have raised this denial technique to an art form, but I wouldn’t give the Democrats a pass. Take, for example, global warming. (Yes Virginia, the climate is changing. Look it up, if you don’t be-

lieve me.) A quick review of recent news reports revealed these headlines: “Thin Snowpack in West Signals Summer of Fire and Drought.” “Report Blames Climate Change for Extremes in Australia.” “Arctic Sea Ice Hits Record Low.” The worst part about this is that we’re doing it to ourselves. As Pogo, the charming possum drawn by cartoonist Walt Kelly, once said: “We have met the enemy and it is us.” So-called conservatives (what is it exactly they are trying to conserve?) deny this. We don’t have global warming, they say, and if we do it’s a natural phenomenon. Corrupt scientists seeking government grants made up the whole thing. That’s it. That’s their whole argument. And people believe it because fantasy is always sweeter than reality and the fossilfuel industries spend a lot of money promoting that particular fantasy. It’s our parents’ fault. Or their parents’ fault. They didn’t teach us right. Democrats don’t talk that talk necessarily, but they walk the same fracking walk. Another example of this irresponsible mindset is our attitude toward the federal budget. The Republicans have hammered away at the need to balance the budget without raising taxes (particularly on “job-creators”) for so long that I think they’re starting to believe it themselves.

Statehood celebration offers chance to step back in time Step back in time as the Old State House Museum recreates the 1830s during its annual statehood celebration on June 11. This year’s celebration, entitled, “The People Rule,” celebrates 180 years of statehood by taking visitors back in time to 1836, the year Arkansas became a state. Visitors will have the opportunity to participate in a live-action, roleplaying game. Each person will receive a packet containing a description of his or her family unit, job information, period “money,” and vouchers for professional services. Participants will be encouraged to take active roles in the political process during the event and accomplish certain goals. Living history interpreters will help or hinder visitors as they try to complete their tasks. Popular 1830s-era ac-

tivities like gambling, shopping, military drill, skilled and unskilled labor, music, period games, and sports will be ongoing during the event. Special activities include political speeches and toasts, a caucus, a puppet show/play, and a period dance. “The People Rule” will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 11 at the Old State House Museum, 300 W. Markham St. in Little Rock. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 501-324-8642 or visit www.oldstatehouse.com. The Old State House Museum is a museum of the Department of Arkansas Heritage and shares the goal of all seven Department of Arkansas Heritage agencies, that of preserving and enhancing the heritage of the state of Arkansas.

It’s yet another fantasy for three reasons. There’s no budget crisis. That’s a fiction promoted by those who want a small, weak government that big business can run roughshod over. If there were a crisis, this would be a lousy way to confront it. What we need right now is an activist government that can create jobs, not only directly to perform needed services but through support of education, research, and public works until the economy gets on its feet again. Then you can deal with the budget. When we do confront the budget deficit, a balanced budget is not the way to do it. It sounds good, but it’s a counterproductive approach. The arguments for a balanced budget put forth by conservatives today are eerily similar to those put forth by Herbert Hoover during the darkest days of the Great Depression. Faced with a 25 percent unemployment rate, his answer was the balanced budget, which he called “the most essential factor to economic recovery” and “the first necessity of the Nation.” Isn’t that pretty much what Paul Ryan, the Republicans’ budget geek, said to a group of conservative Republicans at the yearly CPAC gathering? “A balanced budget will create a healthier economy,” he said. It was nonsense when Hoover said that, and it’s nonsense now. The reason Ryan sounds like Hoover is be-

Quote of the Week “Come with me,' Mom says. To the library. Books and summertime go together.”

cause he’s essentially the same guy. Eighty years have taught the generations that followed the Greatest Generation — particularly conservatives — nothing. Our parents, and perhaps your grandparents if you’re under 60, have a lot to answer for. OtherWords columnist Donald Kaul lives in Ann Ar-

WEEK’S WEATHER, RAIN & RIVER

89°

E X T R E M ES 5/26 - 6/1

66°

bor, Mich. OtherWords.org

H I LOW RAIN

DATE:

24-hr Temps: Midnight to Midnight Balanced Budget World

War Ii Great 89Depression Thrs, May 26 89 70 .40” Herbert Hoover Walt Kelly Fri., May 27 76 69 .27” Virginia Australia Car85 67 Sat., May 28 toonist Republicans Otherwords Sun., May 29 87 67Columnist Ann Arbor Michigan

Mon.,May 30 88 66 1.02” Tues,(5) May 31 83 67 comments Wed, June 1 84 69 .30”

Wilma Lee Steele Mar 21, THIS2013 WEEK’12:18pm S PRECIP: Great article! I can't beLAST WEEK’S PRECIP: lieve they put this in

1.99” 1.99 2.71” 2.71

WHITE RIVER 6 pm Depth Readings per National Weather Service

May 25 16.65’ May 26 16.92’ May 27 17.64’ May 28 18.61’

May 29 19.21’ May 30 19.65’ May 31 20.22’ June 1 20.45’

May 25 Forecastfor MAY 29 was: 18.30’ June 1 Forecast for JUNE 6 is: 21.60’

For comparison, river crested Williamson Daily News here at 31.49’ on Jan 4, 2016 WHITE RIVER REFERENCE DEPTHS

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

SUNRISES / SUNSETS THURSDAYS May 26 June 2 June 9

SUNRISE SUNSET 5:55 am 8:11 pm 5:53 am 8:16 pm 5:52 am 8:19 pm

Latest Sunrise

Jan 15: 7:14 am

Earliest Sunrise

5:52 am 6/4/16

Latest Sunset

Earliest Sunset

8:24 pm 6/23/16

4:54 pm 12/1/16

Laugh-In COrner HOW MANY DAYS IS THAT? A very cranky old woman was arrested for shoplifting at a grocery store. She gave everyone a hard time, from the store manager to the security guard to the arresting officer who took her away. She complained and criticized everything and everyone throughout the process. When she appeared before the judge, the judge asked her what she had stolen from the store. The lady defiantly replied, "Just a stupid can of peaches." The judge then asked why she had done it. She replied, "I was hungry and forgot to bring any cash to the store." The judge asked how many peaches were in the can. She replied in a nasty tone, "Nine! But why do you care about that?" The judge answered patiently, "Well, ma'am, because I'm going to give you nine days in jail -- one day for each peach." As the judge was about to drop his gavel, the lady's long-suffering husband raised his hand slowly and asked if he might speak.The judge said, "Yes sir, what do you have to add?" The husband said meekly, "Your Honor, she also stole a can of peas."

WHITE RIVER JOURNAL, THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 2016

See this page in COLOR, WRJ Online

“THE PAGES TURNED BACK” (Compiled from White River Journal files)

Thursday, June 11, 1931

pproximately $1,000,000 in state funds, lost or tied up indefinitely in bank failures last fall, will be charged off the books of the state treasury July 1, it was said yesterday by Treasurer Roy V. Leonard. This does not mean that efforts to collect it will be abandoned, but the records cannot show it as cash on hand. Popularity of government bond issues through which the United States raised money for the World War was evidenced again today when Secretary Mellon said an $800,000,000 issue announced Monday had been over-subscribed seven and one-half times in three days. The 18-year 3 1/8% interest bonds will be issued June 15. American teachers need not feel unduly hurt that the National Education Association has listed “gossiping” at the head of unethical practices in which teachers indulge. Gossiping is the most common of all human fruits and in many respects the deadliest of mortal sins. A 36-year old widow of Cotton Plant, in ill health and despondent, committed suicide last night by swallowing one ounce of carbolic acid. Gov. Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York told the National Editorial Association in Atlanta Ga. “it is the duty of all interested in government to see that rural communities are informed as completely as readers of large city newspapers. The local press, which is free, will criticize frankly when things go wrong, praise when it is deserved, and keep readers informed.” The ladies of the Baptist Missionary Society entertained in

honor of the ladies of the Methodist and Presbyterian Societies at the home of Mrs. J. H. Gipson on Wednesday afternoon. The Prairie County Livestock Shippers Association have been shipping cattle and hogs for some time, but on June 20, they will ship their first rail carload of lambs. The Association shipped three cars last Saturday to St. Louis that brought $2,500.00. There were 33 men who took part in this shipment. County Judge Geo. J. Screeton advises that he has been authorized to appoint 10 students as beneficiaries in the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. These appointments entitle the holder to free tuition for four years. The Wray Bros., Chevrolet dealers and automobile merchants have erected a garage and filling station on their property at the corner intersection of highways 11 and 38, and are ready to serve the public. Esq. D. O. Otts of Brasfield, was in the city on business Tuesday afternoon and while here he had his name added to the list of regular readers of the Journal. Mr. Otts is depot agent at Brasfield and a J. P. His little son is carrier for the Little Rock dailies. Atty. G. H. Wimmer has been confined to his bed the past several days suffering an attack of lumbago. Esq. T. C. Ballowe attended a meeting of the County Board of Education at DeValls Bluff Tuesday, which ended his term as a member of the board. In appreciation of his service and association he was presented with a beautiful Fountain Pen by members of the board of which he is justly proud.

Thursday, June 8, 1961

andol Hooper, after being selected the Chapter Star Farmer of the year by the voag department at Des Arc High School, received his State Farmer Degree at A & M College in Monticello during the State FFA Convention. He was one of the top three boys in the Southeast Arkansas District, according to test scores. C. L. (Chuck) Lively, assistant manager of International Harvester District office in Little Rock, is bringing Bob Buice, Farm Director of Radio and TV Station KARK to Des Arc on Tuesday evening to speak to the Lions Club about his trip to Russia last year. It will be Ladies Night and will be held at the Methodist Church Educational Building. James O. Crowly, 65, Hazen mayor, banker and civic leader, died Saturday, June 3, at a Little Rock hospital.

of the proceeds. Darrell Jenkins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Jenkins, has been elected president of the Des Arc High School Student Council for the coming year. Vice president is Russell Wray, son of Mr. and Mrs. Houston Wray. Other officers are 12th grade, Janice Edwards, Judy Eddins and Betty Ewing; 11th grade, David Barnes, Wilma Campbell and Jimmy DeVorak; 10th grade, Sissy Bell and Louise Bone; FFA, Johnny Walters. James Brown was elected president of the Junior Student Council. Other officers are June DeVorak, vice president; Frieda Jenkins, secretary; Carol Stallings, treasurer; Paulette Kirkland, reporter. Joy Brown represents the ninth grade; Becky Walls represents the eighth grade. The Summer Library, sponsored by the Des Arc PTA, is now open on the second floor of the courthouse. Mrs. Paul Siitonen is in charge and is asking high school girls to volunteer to work. The books are furnished by the Arkansas Library Commission.

The Commencement Program for the First Baptist Church Bible School will be held Friday evening, June 9, at 7:30 p. m. The largest attendance of 105 was marked Clyde Clanton has leased on Wednesday. his 160 acre stock farm west An unfortunate and reof Des Arc formerly known grettable incident happened as the Love or Petty place to here last Friday night be- Jimmy Newsome of Big tween Night Marshal W. B. Springs, Tex. The Clantons Whitaker and an unruly have moved back to Texas. prisoner at the county jail. Nice to hear that John L. Marshal Whitaker was McNeil and his wife are forced to shoot the prisoner moving back to Arkansas in the shoulder when he was and he will teach in the Des attacked with a stick of fire- Arc High School this fall. He wood. Dr. G. M. Schumann is the son of Ora McNeil of was called to the jail to ad- Hickory Plans. minister first aid before he Pat Boone came to Hardwas transferred to the V. A. ing College Sunday, May 28, Hospital in Little Rock and won the hearts of over where he is recovering. 4,000 who gathered to hear Des Arc is having a Little his first Baccalaureate adLeague and Pony League dress and his famous baseball teams again this singing voice. year, sponsored by the Des An intensive recruiting Arc Lions Club. Gilbert program of domestic agriSmith, coach in the local cultural workers will get unschool will coach the boys. derway in the near future for R. L. Morton, president of the Lions Club, and James cotton choppers. George W. Ford estimate it will take Baskin, manager of the Emabout $275 to sponsor the ployment Security Division teams this summer. John P. at Forrest City, stated the Bethell and son-in-law, local office now has orders Donald Guess, have come for over 1500 seasonal lawith a plan to allow the boys borers to chop cotton and to sell cleaning for Des Arc expects more. Free housing Cleaners worth $5.00 each. and transportation furThey will give the teams half nished.

Thursday, June 14, 1984

tate Representative Bobby L. Glover advises that a Work Order was approved effective June 4, 1984, on the Highway 13 project is to begin by June 14. The project begins at Highways 38 and 13 at Hickory Plains and extends 5.7 miles northwesterly to the Lonoke-White County Line. Three state races on the ballot in the run-off were not enough to get the over 4,000 registered voters in Prairie County out to the polls. Only 967 votes were cast. Prairie County went with the state in voting Judge W. J. “Bill” McCuen, former Land Commission-er, into the office of Secretary of State; the county cast the majority of votes for Randy Jones, but he lost state-wide to Charlie Daniels for Land Commissioner; the county picked the state winner, Judge David Newbern for Supreme Court Justice.

of his office in Des Arc June 20-27. He will be part of a medical missionary team from Memphis going to Mexico. He said he and a Dr. Bill McCann will be extracting teeth approximately 10 to 12 hours a day in 110 to 112 temperatures. Raymond Rosel, Des Arc Utilities Superintendent, advises that city crews are currently involved in pulling old meters. He said some 50 to 55 meters will be pulled in the city and replaced. The old meters will be rebuilt at a cost of $16 to $17, compared to $40 for new meters. The architectural firm of Cromwell Truemper Levy Parer and Woodsmall Inc., has announced the promotion of E. Clay Hinson, former Des Arc resident, to production systems manager. He has been with the firm 22 years. He was the architect on the new Des Arc High School complex.

Postmasters Bill Eagle of Des Arc, Bill Woods of Hazen and Newt Parks of DeValls Bluff attended a mail classification training workshop in Little Rock on Wednesday.

C. L. Turner is pictured with a 42-pound flathead catfish caught at Cache River in a hoop net. He was accompanied on the fishing expedition by his uncle, A. J. At Tuesday night’s Prairie Bartels of Des Arc. County Quorum Court Miller Chevrolet-Olds Inc. meeting, Prairie County in Hazen advertises a 1984 Sheriff Dale Madden got a 2-door, V8, automatic, air unanimous vote for jail ex- conditioned, power, deluxe, pansion to be put on the No- for $10,995; 1984 Cutlass vember ballot. Plans call for Supreme, $10,431; and 1984 the expansion to be placed Chevrolet 4-wheel drive CK on the front of the present Truck for $10,799. Call jail building requiring a Charles DeVore in Des Arc. bond issue. Sheriff Madden New Air-cooled Diesel said the money would come from a $5.00 fee on fines and Pump Sets for sale, $1,000.00 tickets. The fee is already Call Reidhar Enterprises Inc., being collected by some Des Arc. Joe and Jan York recently cities and being placed in a Criminal Justice Fund that spent a week in the commucan only be used for jail up- nist country of Yugoslavia keep and prisoner’s meals, and found many surprises, beautiful scenery, and a lot he said. The enterprising Bill Ea- of history which they are gles are opening a new “vari- sharing with Journal readers ety store” in the Kennedy this week. They traveled by store building on Main Street plane from New York with in the near future, to be 140 salesmen and executives managed by Mrs. Virginia of the RCA Company. Mrs. Bernice Gaskin SimEagle and daughter, Karen mons of DeValls Bluff has (Mrs. Tim Smith). Charles Rogers of Hazen joined the staff of the Des Arc recently purchased two acres Convalescent Center as Diof land near the intersection rector of Nurses. She is reof Hwys 11 and 249 and has tired from the V. A. where she built a 50’ x 100’ metal build- was Clinical Coordinator of ing on the site for his busi- Geriatric Services. Her husness, Rogers Tool and Die band, Al, is a deputy with the Prairie County Sheriff’s DeMachine Shop. partment. Dr. Duke Heath will be out

Traveling with Philip and Lorraine . . . . Woes of Washing Machines and Joys of Trails We slept like the dead with our fan humming away (just like home). We heard the radio playing very energetic music, another routine and secret for getting everyone up and going for school and work. Krista showed us the secret of using their washer (we had visions of the debacle we experienced in East Berlin years ago while trying to wash the bed linen; we finally left the apartment with the washer still going, hoping it would eventually stop on its own). The disorder in the garage was eating away at Philip, who kept putting things away to make room for people to walk through,

so we tried to distract ourselves with a short neighborhood walk. Krista headed out for errands, and Dave dropped the kids off at school on his way to a staffing meeting in Gretner, next to Gretna Green (first town in Scotland, where, we learned, the marriage age is 16 instead of 18). I remembered the reference in one of my Auntie Mame books where she and a beau ran away to be married, and some old lady referred dramatically to their getaway as going to “Gretna Green”. We discovered on our cul-de-sac stroll many beautiful gardens, always neat yards and a very stately-looking place (turned

out to be a nursing home). When we returned over an hour later, the light was still glowing on the washer. Krista had told us “forty minutes” for the cycle. It was almost 1 1/2 hours. We finally figured out that the light never went out. The dial just moved itself to “finished”. We killed time by planning trips to Carlisle and Keswick, deciding to pack a small overnighter just in case we decided to stay over. We even tackled a second load of clothes, trying to figure out the difference between the “fast” and “slow” cycles. The thought occurred that perhaps we should wash clothes at night so

they would have hours to churn furiously and then stop suddenly, then churn, then stop-pretty primitive appliance to us. We took some peeks at some picture albums, enjoying the wedding pictures and discovering that this couple was far more unique than we ever suspected. They traveled extensively before having the children (we had already read the book they wrote about their six-month kayak trip from California to Alaska). The house was full of much-loved and lovely, artsy things. We finally got the clothes hung on the line (no dryer) and started the Penrith Trail. It was longer

than we expected, but, on a beautiful day, who cared! We booked the hotel room for Guenther, Helga and Pia (friends from Germany). We visited Castle Park again via the trail and hiked back “home” to find that Krista had brought in our laundry. She thanked Philip for working in the garage. Lorraine was afraid she might be offended. Supper was take-away cheese/onion and Cornish pasties plus grapes and hot tea. Yum! We ate outside while Krista corralled the last cubic foot of sunshine in a corner of the courtyard. Richie played with rubber balls that bounced

mightly and Lorna drew a “Happy Birthday” (using their special kind of phonics) card in lovely printing. We went for a pasture walk, but couldn’t quite remember how Krista had gotten us started that first evening. We joked, “And we’re daring to go to Keswick to walk trails using a map?” After one false start, we fiured it out and met a few people, including a man walking his dog “Lucky”, a 12-year old who climbed Ben Nevis (highest mountain in England) recently, all on foot himself. Great way to end the day!

Extension offers Food Preservation Workshops Shea Wilson County Extension Agent Family & Consumer Sciences/4-H As the trees begin to bud and the weather starts warming we begin to think about getting outside and planting gardens. We also start to taste the home grown tomatoes and dream about the wonderful harvest we will have. Many will also be getting out the food preservation equipment and recipes in preparation for preserving their own foods for next winter. Others may be thinking of learning how to preserve foods at home for the first time. Whichever category you fit into you will want to take advantage of the food preservation classes and pressure canner gauge testing offered by the Prairie County Extension Service. There will be two workshops offered in June to help with your food preservation needs. Each class will include information about the basics of a specific method

of preserving food along with a hands-on experience. Participants will have the opportunity to preserve foods and will go home with a jar of the foods preserved. A drying and water bath canning workshop will be held on Thursday, June 23. Drying foods can be fun! Learn how to get started using this easy food preservation method. Participants will also learn the difference between high and low acid foods as well as the basics for safely canning high acid foods using a water-bath canner. Participants will also become familiar with canning equipment and how to avoid food spoilage. A pressure canning workshop will be held on Friday, June 24 where participants will learn the latest USDA guidelines for canning low-acid foods and how to test their equipment for accuracy. FREE dial gauge testing will be provided. Participants will also learn the basics of fermentation as a form of food preservation. Both workshops will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

at Gospel Mission Church in Des Arc. Cost is $10 per workshop. Pre-registration and payment is required and the deadline to register is Friday, June 17. Register by coming by or calling the Prairie County Extension Office in DeValls Bluff at 870-998-2614 or by emailing Shea Wilson, County Extension Agent-FCS/4-H at smwilson@uaex.edu. Checks can be made out to Prairie County Cooperative Extension Service and mailed to P.O. Box 388, DeValls Bluff, AR 72041. The Cooperative Extension Service is a part of the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture. The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture 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.

See these Photos in COLOR, Online

WHITE RIVER JOURNAL, THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 2 0 1 6

Words of Faith 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

A Visit to Narnia: Whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s afraid of Asian?

Bible Schools Announced With the end of the regular school term comes the summer activities provided by local churches. Vacation Bible School activities are announced this week by the First Baptist Church, Lakeside Missionary Baptist Church and the Hickory Plains Missionary Baptist Church. First Baptist Church an-

nounced the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Submergedâ&#x20AC;? classes where you will learn the truth below the surface. The time is 8:30 11:30 a.m., June 6-10. At the Lakeside Missionary Baptist Church, you will take a fantastic boat trip with â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Conquerors.â&#x20AC;? The time is 6:30 to 8:30 p. m. June 6-10. The Hickory Plains Mis-

sionary Baptist Church invites the youth of the community to join in a deepsea adventure while testing your faith. The time is 6:30 p. m. June 6-10. All the youth of the local communitiy are invited to attend one or more of these Bible Schools and enjoy studying and learning about your faith.

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-18 This week we are continuing our sermon series on The Lion The Witch and the Wardrobe. We are talking about insecurity. Specifically emotional insecurity based around our perceived weaknesses or our perception of ourselves in relationship with others. At one time or another we have all dealt with it. As teenagers we deal with insecurity based around our hormones, changes in our bodies and in our changing relationships with others. These insecurities can be made even worse by bullying and body shaming. As we get older our insecurities may take the form of worries about where we are in our professional lives or how much income we earn. We also become insecure about aging. Many people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t darken the doors of churches because they feel insecure and worried about the welcome they will receive or not receive there. This morning we are talking about Edmund, one of the children in the books insecurity. Much of what drive Edmundâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s betrayal and fall in the book is about his insecurity in relationship with his siblings. He doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel respected by the others especially his older brother Peter. He both wants to fit in and at the same time wants to standout from his family. Robert Heinlein writes, â&#x20AC;&#x153;A competent and self-confident person is incapable of jealousy in anything. Jealousy is invariably a symptom of neurotic insecurity.â&#x20AC;? When Edmund goes to the White Witchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s castle he enters into her courtyard and their he sees a lion that it is turned to stone. At first he is afraid, but once he discovers that it is turned to stone he mocks it. In the film version he draws glasses and a mustache on the poor creature. He mistakenly believes that this lion is the Great Aslan and he says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pooh, whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s afraid of Aslan.â&#x20AC;? And he calls him silly. You see Edmundâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s insecurity causes him to inflate his own ego and put on an air of being full of himself. Galatians 6:3 says â&#x20AC;&#x153;If anyone thinks they are something when they are nothing, they deceive themselves.â&#x20AC;? Our scripture this morning is from Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s letter to the Romans. When we read this passage we often break it up into parts. We will preach on 12:1-2 and then often preach another sermon on 12:3-8. I want to think about the whole passage and how it relates to insecurity. We have said before that Romanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most theologically deep letter. He is writing about what he believes to a church that he did not start. In chapter 12 Paul pivots from just the purely theological to the practical application of what he has been saying the first 11 verses. You can see this because in verse 1 he uses a word we translate as Therefore or we might say in light of. He says because God has been so merciful to us we should present ourselves, our whole selves, 100% to serving God. He said thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our true spiritual worship. Then he

Sunda y School Church Attend ance Sunday, May 29 IN DES ARC First Baptist Church 212/216 Gospel Mission....................161 Lakeside Miss. Baptist..69/119 First United Methodist........58 Faith Missionary Baptist.58/89 Family Worship Center........50 First Assembly of God49/54 Fellowship Miss. Baptist....... 16 Church of Christ................11 Church of God of Prophecy.. 20 Living Waters Full Gospel.....31

AREA CHURCHES Hickory Plains Miss. 62/86 Morris Chapel Miss. Baptist..31 Pleasant Ridge Miss. Bap. 28/35 Hickory Plains Methodist..... 39 Hickory Plains Nazarene...... 16 Judson Memorial Baptist...... 24 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.

goes on to says that though all of us have different spiritual gifts, and talents, and resources that we are all part of one body. None of us need to think of ourselves as better because we are all saved by grace through faith. Now we could read that and say well see God wants us to be insecure we are supposed to be trembling in front of God. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s true that we should have humility before others but if we really believe that all of us our made in the image of God and that we all also have fallen short then itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s increadibly freeing also. I remember as a younger teenager I believed that I was suppose to be perfect. Maybe not perfect grades or at sports but my behavior had to be perfect. It was a wonderful feeling the day that God reached my heart and said you are a child of God, I love you. God doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait for us to be perfect to love us. Brennan Manning rights a lot about this conflict we have within ourselves. He calls the person that we present to the world the imposter. He says that the imposter is always more interesting, attractive, smarter, and funnier than our true selves. Edmund has that imposter going when he mocks the stone lion that he believes is Aslan. Manning believes that the false self is our a manifestation of our deepest desire which is to belong. The tragedy is that this false self, build on the foundation of our own insecurity actually keeps us from belonging both to God and to others. In his book Mortal Lessons, Dr. Richard Selzer said he got a glimpse of the divine. He talks about a young woman. She had a facial tumor removed and the surgeon had to cut the nerve on one side of her face. As a result one side of her face was palsied and unable to move. She asks the doctor will my face always be like this. He says yes. She nods and remains silent. Her husband says I like it that way itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kind of cute. And then he gently bends down to kiss and Dr. Selzer said unmindfully he conforms his mouth to hers to show her that the kiss still works. For God so loved this world, twisted as it sometimes is, that He gave His one and only Son. That whoever believes in Him should not parish but have eternal life. God loves us when we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t love ourselves. God loves us when we have trouble loving others. God loves us before we even know there is a God. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let insecurity rob you from belonging to God and belonging to others. You are important, you add something to the body of Christ by just being you and just wanting to be. I want to invite you to hear the good news that God loves you. Maybe you feel so discouraged and beat up that you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hear it, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s true. God loves you. May you be blessed this week. Bro. Dee

Are you a MEDICAID recipient in need of HOME CARE? Call (877) 854-7707 Today! Our Services Include Housekeeping | Laundry | Errands Meal Preparation | Medication Reminders | Personal Care Services

Now Serving Clients In Your Area

Are you a caregiver with Medicaid experience? Call today to see how to make more money doing what you love!

UAMS Graduates 1,002 New Health Care Professionals The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) awarded certificates and degrees today to 1,002 graduates of its five colleges and graduate school during its commencement ceremony at Verizon Arena in North Little Rock.

)25 )$7+(5Âž6 '$< 2)) <RXU &KRLFH RI

2 lb. Smoked King Salmon Item #1-14032 3-Course King Crab Meal Item #2-13017 FRESH Copper River Sockeye Item #2-81726 online at

Since 1985

SeaBear.com or call 800.930.8138 Use Coupon Code 38DAD16

*$20 Discount limited to one per order. Available through June 10, 2016, or while supplies last. Must use coupon code during order checkout or mention to customer service when ordering by phone to receive discount.

Vacation Bible School

June 6-10

Starting at 6:30 pm

Hickory Plains Missionary Baptist Church Hwys. 13 & 38

Come and Join us for a Deep sea Adventure and Test Your Faith !!

Lunch Special at

Chunky Munky Chicken Â˘ Strips..... EA

SPECIAL Begins Thurs., June 2 - Good thru Wednesday, June 8 WATCH FOR OUR SPECIALS EACH WEEK 13th and Main Street - Des Arc - 870-256-4847

WHITE RIVER JOURNAL, THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 2016

See these Photos in COLOR, Online

S o c i a l A n n oouu n c e me m enn t s / C lu l ubb & L oocc a l N e w s Why Did You Join EHC? Biscoe EHC News Reported by Mitzi Osborne Biscoe Extension Homemakers Club met on Monday, May 9 at 10:30 am. At the Biscoe Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Nine members answered the roll call question: ‘Why did you join EHC?’Answers included fellowship, learning, community service, sharing ideas, fun, and helping others. Members attending were Irene Hampton, Lennie Holmes, Bernadette Mosby, Gladys Tucker, Rita Farris, Rebecca Patterson, Juanita Hutchinson, Brenda Prince, Mitzi Osborne, and guest Judi Jones. Members reported 108.5 volunteer hours. President Osborne presided. For the inspiration, she read ‘Wings of Prayer’based on Psalm 57:1. No minutes were presented due to the absence of the secretary. Treasurer Juanita Hutchinson presented the financial report which was filed for audit. An update was given on the Community Service Project, ‘Sowing Seeds of Kindness.’Osborne is to deliver the LOVE Box to the May recipient. Several people in the county have contacted Osborne for assistance in applying for the Medicare Savings and Extra Help program. (Call 870-734-7010 for information on this project.) As there was no unfinished business, several items were discussed and voted on under new business: ? ? Voted to contribute to the Prairie County Margaret Literacy Challenge-Dolly Parton Imagination Library which mails children from birth through age 5 a new book each month. ? ? Voted to donate to the Water Around the World Project to purchase 3 water filters. These filters are sent to countries who do not have access to clean water. ? ? Continue Club meetings at the same time and place: 2ndMonday at 10:30 am at the Biscoe Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. ? ? Re-elected current officers by acclamation for the new year beginning July 1: President-Mitzi Osborne Vice President-Lennie Holmes Secretary-Janice Corpier Treasurer-Juanita Hutchinson Reporter-Mitzi Osborne Inspiration Leader-Patsy Prince Creative Skills Leader-Janice Corpier and Bernadette Mosby ? ? Collected annual dues After the business portion adjourned, Juanita Hutchison shared aerial photos of her house in 1984 and in 2014 for the Eye Opener. Members looked for differences in the old and the new photos--lots of changes! Rita Farris showed a photo of her granddaughter with member Bernadette Mosby’s daughter as Miss Arkansas 2005. Program Leader for May, Bernadette Mosby taught the creative skills lesson-‘Making a Braided T-shirt.’She demonstrated the process and gave hand outs of directions and photos. There were no May birthdays. Next month has two: Bernadette and June Cox. Bernadette won the door prize. Brenda Prince will be the program leader next month and will attend leader training on May 24 in Hazen. The meeting adjourned with the EHC prayer. On May 13, six Biscoe EHC members and 3 guests joined nine other county EHC members for a tour of the beautiful Garvan Woodland Gardens in Hot Springs. The group returned home after having lunch at Olive Garden. Visit/join us for fun, fellowship, learning, and creating! The next meeting is Monday, June 13, 2016.

PC Democratic women hold regular monthly meeting “The largest fund-raiser for the Democratic Party will have a new name after this year, “ as announced by State chairman of the Democratic Party, Vincent Insalaco Chris Weems, local chapter president, said Thursday, evening at the regular meeting of the PC Democratic Women at Murry’s Restaurant. Jerry Aycock, devotional leader, asked the blessing before the meal. The financial report was given by Nell Pich Weems said the 35th anJefferson-Jackson nual Dinner will be held Friday evening, July 15 at Verizon Arena in North Little Rock. “Tickets are limited and Prairie County members who wish to attend, need to get their names on the list with me or Harvey Joe Sanner soon,” Weems said. “Other details of the evening will be announced later.” Saturday, June 11 will be a special State Convention

DNC Delgate selection in Central Arkansas. Other important dates the group discussed were: Saturday, August 13 is Clark County Democratic Clinton Day Dinner at Henderson State University in Arkadelphia. Monday, October 10 is the General Election Voter Registration deadline. October 24-November 7 will be the early voting period during regular business hours, 8:00 a.m. - 6 :00 p.m. Tuesday, November 8 is the General Election with polls opening 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The June meeting was postponed due to the various activities of the members. The next meeting of the Prairie County Democratic Women will be Thursday, July 28 at Murry’s Restaurant in Hazen.

Evans Family Reunion The Evans family will gather for a reunion on Sunday, June 5. The gathering will take place at 10:30 a.m. at the Gospel Mission Church Life Center in Des Arc. All famiy and feiends are encourage to come and enjoy fellowship and good food. If you have questions, call 501-239-0632 or 870-2565127.

Per P er s on onaals ls Cal King of Des Arc is reported to be in constant care at Springhill Hospital in North Little Rock at this time due to pancreatic complications. Cal, son of Jesse and Jackye Tackett of Des Arc, became ill over the weekend and was admitted to the hospital Tuesday. His wife, Mary, is with him. Cal is employed with Riceland Foods at Stuttgart. ---------In this column last week,

Bridal Shower Honoring

Lauren Elaine Pool Bride-elect of Harrison Cush

Sunday, June 5 At two o’clock in the Afternoon

Gospel Mission Church Fellowship Hall Registered at Amazon and Would appreciate Gift Cards to Bed, Bath & Beyond, Walmart and Home Goods

we posted that Anna Johnston, our faithful Morris Chapel Church attendamce reporter was to have gall bladder surgery on Friday last week. Well, to make a long story short, Anna received a letter from the doctor after she spoke with us and will be having the procedure done today, Thursday. Any day with the prospects of surgery is nothing to sneeze at but Ms. Anna is excited because she said she would be glad when she feels better. We’re praying for that, Ms. Anna! --------Happy Birthday to a guy who enjoyed a birthday dinner out at Tortugas Mexican Restaurant for his ?? the birthday. (He is a 1966 graduate of DAHS. You can do the math)! Happy Birthday, Bobbie Joe Brooks! --------Prayers are sent to Tommy Neeley who had to have a heart cath performed for two more stents. Unfortunately, there were complications from a previous stent procedure and doctors will have to do some repair before the new stents can be placed in about a month. Tommy is a 1975 graduate of DAHS and is the son of the late Slick and Lorene Neeley. --------Des Arc welcomes its visitors, family and friends who will be here for the 31st annual Steamboat Days festival this week.

Des Arc Public Library News New DVD”s Black Sails-Season Two True Dectective-Season Two Game of Thrones Misconduct Fifty Shades of Black The Choice The Fifth Wave Dead Pool Shaun the Sheep-Season One Against the WildTwo Hoodwinked Too Joy Johnson Family Vacation Dino Digs New Books FIfteenth Affair by James Patterson Best of My Love by Susan Mallery Soldier by Julie Kagawa Clawback by J.A. Jance Daniel X-Armageddon by James Patterson The Secret Beneath by Kathleen Fuller Obsession by Nora Roberts The Dragon’s Tooth by N.D. Wilson A Summer Secret by Kathleen Fuller The Girl From Summer Hill by Jude Deveraux The Weekenders by Mary Kay Andrews Tall Tail by Rita Mae Brown Trouble Maker by LInda Howard Fablehaven Book Five by Brandon Mull The Apartment by Danielle Steel Don’t You Cry by Mary Kubica The Betrayed Fiancee by Wanda Brunstetter The Unwanteds Book One by Lisa McMann Ashtown Burials Books One, Two and Three by N.D. Wilson Beyond the Ice Limit by Preston and Child

Mercy by Michael Palmer Night Shift by Charlaine Harris Robert B. Parker’s Slow Burn by Ace Atkins Boar Island by Nevada Barr Invision by Sherrilyn Kenyon Dominated by Maya Banks The Quieting by Suzanne Woods Fisher Unforgivien by Lauren Kate The Rebel by Marta Perry Captain Underpants by Day Pilkey The Circus Ship by Chris Van Dusen Beach Day by Karen Roosa Catarina and the Best Beach Day by Erin Kono Summer Events Please pre-register child before each event Thurs., June 3 Storytime-Lets Go Camping 11:00 a.m. Ages 9 and under Thurs., June 9: Museum of Discovery 11:00 a.m. All Ages Thurs., June 16 Storytime-Lets Go Fishing 11:00 a.m. Ages 9 and under Thurs., June 30 Zoo to You-Live Animals 2:00 p.m. All ages Thurs., July 7 Movie-Toy Story that Time Forgot (30 minute movie) 11:30 a.m. All ages Starting June 1, children will receive a ticket each time they visit the library and check out a book. The Tickets can be traded in for prizes.

June 5, 2016

Karen Farrish Love Mom and Your Family

Baby Shower Ezra

Honoring

Kelcie Huffstickler Sunday, June 12 At Two-thirty in the Afternoon at

Gospel Mission Church Hosted by Ladies of the Church Registered at: Hay’s Kids in Searcy 2xc

Dinner is Being Served! Introducing Noah Childress,

Sunday, June 5

Serving from 11:30 a. m. to 2:00 p. m.

ADULT BUFFET: $9.95

Bring Your Church Bulletin and Receive Free Beverage

DonDiE’s WhiTE RivER PRincEss 103 Curran Street • East End of Riverfront Park Des Arc, Arkansas Regular Open Nights: Thursday, Friday and Saturday Nights

A third generation pest service provider, now available for all your pest service needs! For more information or to schedule, please contact:

Lucas Childress

at 501-516-1489 or the Bug Master’s office toll-free at 800-700-4888

Remember: senior citizens Discount on Thursday nights

See these Photos in COLOR - WRJ Online

WHITE RIVER JOURNAL, THURSDAY, JUNE 2 , 2016 From the Kitchen of Rev. Jaimie Alexander, Minister at Bella Vista United Methodist Church

Everyday Recipes with a Twist From Rev. Jaimie Alexander Jaimie Alexander

Are you in need of a fun lunch or easy Sunday night supper? If so these could be great recipes for you to prepare. These recipes for a sandwich, salad, and dessert are a twist on a every day sandwich, salad, and a dessert. Tie on your apron and prepare Skillet Steak Sandwiches, Turkey Pesto Panini, Watermelon Caprese Salad, and No Bake Refrigerator Strawberry Icebox Cake. Enjoy!

Skillet Steak Sandwich 2 large onions, sliced 2 sticks butter 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 2-3 pounds Cube Steak 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon pepper 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon onion powder Â˝ cup Worcestershire Sauce 4 hoagie/sub rolls

Heirloom Quilts: The Quilters at the Senior Citizens Center are currently working on these two heirloom quilts belonging to Bert Liles of the Bethelhem Community. They were pieced over 35 years ago by her grandmother Margaret Hancock. Beautiful examples of beautiful craftsmanship.

seNior c itizeNs ceNter D ES A RC , A RK By Barbara Williams, Site Director

We hope everyone enjoyed the long Memorial Day weekend remembering our fallen soldiers. Come in out of the rain, we have plenty of activities here at the Senior Center: Bean Bag Baseball, Dominoes, Puzzles, Quilting, Art, Wednesday Breakfast and Bingo. Our yard sale room is open every Thursday from 8-11 am, we are adding newly donated items every

8th due to an overnight trip some of our Seniors are going on, but we will have Bingo at 9:30am. God Bless and have a great weekend here at Steamboat Days!

week. The last two quilts were made for Bert Liles from the Bethlehem community. The quilts were pieced more than 35 years ago by her grandmother Margaret Hancock. We are still selling chances on our quilt. We will be giving away this Saturday during Steamboat Days. We will not be having Breakfast Wednesday June

Barbara Williams, Site Director Olivia Holcomb Osborn, Meals on WheelsHolcomb Osborn, Meals on Wheels

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large Add (preferably cast-iron) skillet. onions and cook until soft and light brown. When onions are just about done, add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant. Remove onions and garlic from pan an set aside. Slice cube steak, against the grain, into Â˝ inch strips. Season well with salt, pepper, garlic and onion powders. Melt 2 tablespoons butter over high heat (in same skillet). Add meat in single layer; Cook one side until brown, then flip and cook until brown. Add Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoons butter and cooked onions and garlic. Stir to combine. Remove from heat. Butter halved rolls and toast in skillet. Pile meat on roll and spoon sauce from pan over top.

Turkey Pesto Panini Sliced roasted turkey breast White or whole wheat ciabatta bread, sliced Fresh mozzarella, sliced Store-bought or homemade pesto Tomato slices, optional Salt and Pepper, to taste Olive oil Preheat your Panini press according instructions from the manufacturer.To make one sandwich, spread two slices of the bread with 1 tablespoon of the basil pesto. Next, layer on 2-3 slices of turkey. Top with mozzarella slices, and, if desired, tomato slices. Top with the second slice of bread. Gently brush the outside slices of bread with a little olive oil. Basil Pesto 4 cups packed fresh basil leaves 4 cloves garlic 1/2 cup pine nuts 1-1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup freshly grated Romano cheese

Marshmallow Shoot: Pictured above is David Powell shooting a marshmallow as far as he can during Memorial Day activities at Des Arc Nursing and Rehabilitation.. Everyone had a good time during the cookout and games held on Monday, May 30

De s Arc N ursiNg & r eh Abili tAt ioN ceNt er by Activity Director, teresa henley

Rain, Rain Go Away! Come Again Some Other Day! It sure has been rainy weather lately. We were able to be outside under the awning on Memorial Day. We had a cookout and games. Here it is June and before you know it school will start again. I have heard several make the statement, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Slow this merry-go-round down so I can get off and rest a little while!â&#x20AC;? Steamboat Dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is here and will go through Saturday. On Saturday, we will be sponsoring along with ARcare and the Chamber of Commerce, the Egg-stravaganza for kids behind the Living Waters Church and across from Dondies at 11:00 a.m.. Bring the children out to pick up some prize and candy-filled eggs, eat popcorn, drinks, hot dogs, chili pies and register for bicycles. You must be present to win the bikes. Come on out and have some fun!

This is the Community Egg Hunt that was to be held in April but due to the rainy and cold weather could not be held. School is out so watch out for the kiddos. There are several Bible Schools going on in the coming weeks. We are hoping the weather will be good so we can go to the Diary Bar and to the park on Tuesday. We have also rescheduled our Fishing Triip for Wednesday, June 8. CNA Week begins June 916. Tell a CNA how much they are appreciated. The Disciples will be here on Friday with their wonderful music. We look forward to their singing and miss them when they are unable to come. We will also have Snow Ball, the facility pet, stopping by to visit with the residents and to give them lots of loving. Of course, the First United Methodist Church will

be here Sunday for morning services and Faith Missionary will be here for fellowship in the afternoon. We enjoyed a treat on Wednesday this week. The DANRC staff prepared a Loaded Baked Potato for everyone. It was delicious! We prepared for this treat by excercising by tape with Janice in the morning. Today is National Rocky Road Ice Cream Day and we will get to taste test some. Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait! We have had crafts, Bingo, excercises, the Des Arc Public Library came, the Ice Cream Truck will be here this afternoon, and Mr. Carroll Denton will be here to excercise with us on Monday. Come out and visit. We would love to have you. That is all for this week. We hope you have a blessed and safe weekend. Teresa Henley Activity Director

Wash and pat dry the basil. To the food processor, add the basil, pine nuts, and garlic. Pulse while drizzling in the olive oil. When all the oil has been added, process until the mixture is

smooth. Pour the basil mixture into a mixing bowl and stir in the cheeses. To grill on the Panini press, add the sandwich to the preheated press and and close. Cook 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Serve hot

Watermelon Caprese Salad 8 oz. fresh mozzarella, cut into slices 6-8 large fresh basil leaves 2 cups watermelon balls cracked black pepper, if desired Balsamic glaze2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Line serving platter with slices of mozzarella. Top with basil leaves, watermelon and black pepper. To make the glaze- gently stir sugar and vinegar together in a small skillet. Simmer over medium heat to melt sugar. After about one minute, it should thicken. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Drizzle overtop of salad and serve.

No Bake Refrigerator Strawberry Icebox Cake 19 oz. box graham crackers

2 pounds fresh strawberries 3 1/2 cups heavy cream 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 banana sliced thin Cream powederd sugar, vanilla, and salt with the heavy cream in the bowl of a stand mixer. Beat until cream mixture holds stiff peaks. Spread thin layer of heavy cream mix in a 9x13 pan just to coat the bottom. Layer five graham crackers across the center of the pan, then two more, breaking them as needed to fit around the top and bottom edges. Spread a thick layer of heavy cream mix over grahams and top with a hearty layer of sliced strawberries. Place graham crackers on top of strawberries, then heavy cream mix, then layer of thinly sliced bananas. Repeat the graham-strawberriescream layers one more time (three times total) and you should reach the top of the pan. Refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight until graham crackers have softend completely. Top with a few sliced strawberries or whole strawberies, if desired. Serve chilled

3 F M B Y " / % 4 B W F

Â°ÂŹÂżÂ°ÂŻ Â°ÂŹÂż

ÂŹÂšÂŻ Â°ÂˇÂŻ ÂłÂşĂ&#x201A;Â°Â˝

$Â˝ÂşÂ¸ÂŹÂżÂłÂ°Â˝ÂŹÂťĂ&#x201E;

ÂŹÂžÂžÂŹÂ˛Â° Â°ÂżÂž

&$// 12:

See , Save, Share these Photos in COLOR, Online

W H I T E R I V E R J O U R N A L , T H U R S D AY , J U N E

2, 2016

Services held Saturday for long-time Juanita Dail Hazen resident, Betty Lou Blaylock had relatives at Stuttgart Betty Lou Blaylock, age 83, of Hazen passed from this life into Eternity at Unity Health Medical Center in Searcy, Arkansas on May 26, 2016 due to complications from Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born on October 3, 1932 in Havana, Arkansas, to Ezra and Ocie Gray Buckman. Betty was the eighth of nine children. She was preceded in death by her parents and all of her brothers and sisters: Gene Brinkmeyer; Lalle Dahl-strom; Noble Joseph Buckman; Arnold Buckman; James Buckman; Jack Buckman; Billie Lassiter; Raymond Buckman. Betty loved her siblings and enjoyed sharing and remembering the experiences of growing up in a large family. Betty was a graduate of High School. Havana Shortly after graduation Betty married her high school sweetheart Paul Blaylock, and they would have celebrated their 67th anniversary on May 28, 2016. Betty is survived by her husband, Paul Blaylock of Hazen; her daughter Paula Doss; son-in-law, Rick Doss, of Little Rock. She was Mamoo to granddaughter, Jennifer Doss; and great-grandson Noble James Doss, also of Little Rock. Betty and greatgrandson Noble shared a special love for each other. She is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Betty was a member of Hazen First Baptist Church for 62 years. She loved her church and served by teaching three year olds in Sunday School and Vacation Bible School for many years. She wanted even the littlest children to know about Jesus and His love for them. Later in life Betty took on the responsibility of cleaning the church and did so with love and attention to detail and gave that up only when Alzheimer’s began to severely affect her memory. Betty and Paul moved to Hazen, Arkansas in 1954. They grew to love this small town on the Prairie and were active in their church and community. They attended sporting events as long as their health allowed and loved to cheer on the Hornets. Betty was a member of the Hazen Study

Betty Lou Blaylock Club and valued time spent with friends while working on community projects. Betty retired as a teacher’s aide from Hazen Elementary School after many years of service. Even after afflicted by Alzheimer’s she would spot a child across the room, her face would light up, and she would want to make her way to them. Betty loved being outside and enjoyed walks around her neighborhood, just to see who she could see. She also enjoyed camping, fishing, and traveling. Betty was always ready to go anyplace any time, a trait she inherited from her dad. “Miss” Betty was known in Hazen for her popcorn balls and loved handing them out to kids of all ages at Halloween. Betty gave her all to everything that she did – she believed in doing a job and doing it well, and she did so with endless energy and determination. Sitting still was not something she knew much about. Alzheimer’s robbed Betty of her personality and memory too soon. Her family and friends will always remember her outgoing personality, her quick smile, her hearty laugh, and her love of people. We are grateful for the staff at Des Arc Nursing and Rehab who loved her and cared for her during these difficult days. We are grateful too, for family and friends who have prayed for and supported Betty, Paul, and her family. Funeral services were Saturday, May 28, at 10:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Hazen, with Bro. Jim McDaniel officiating. Burial was at Havana Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. in Havana, Arkansas. Funeral services were provided by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen.

Registration underway for CARTI Tour de Rock cancer cycling event Rider registration is currently underway for the 13h annual CARTI Tour de Rock, a cycling-based fundraiser benefiting CARTI cancer patients, scheduled for June 4 at River Trail Station in North Little Rock. Annually attracting more than 1,000 cycling enthusiasts from all across the United States, the CARTI Tour de Rock is a 100-mile “century ride” departing in North Little Rock and routed through Little Rock, Scott and England. Advanced rides offer experienced cyclists route options of 25 miles, 50 miles, 62 miles or 100 miles. Recommended for cyclists who regularly participate in rides of this length, advanced ride participants are encouraged to average 14-18 miles per hour. Cyclists participating in the 100-mile ride will depart at 7 a.m., while riders opting for the 62 and 50mile routes will head out at 7:15 a.m. Participants in the 25 mile ride option will take off at 7:30 a.m. A total of eight fully-equipped rest stops will be plotted along ride routes. Participants and supporters can enjoy a familyfriendly atmosphere complete with food, games and entertainment from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Riders will receive an event T-shirt and meal as part of their regis-

tration package. Non-riding participants may register as “Spirit Riders” and will receive the same registration package as cyclists. Registration fee is $55 per rider, and registrants will be accepted up until the start time on the day of the event. “Spirit Rider” registration is $20 per person. Sign-in and registration the day of the event will begin at 6 a.m. To register, or for more information, contact the CARTI Foundation at 501296-3406 or visit carti.com. All proceeds benefit CARTI and the cancer patients of Arkansas. CARTI is a not-for-profit, multi-disciplinary cancer care provider offering medical and surgical oncology, diagnostic radiology and radiation oncology at locations throughout the state to provide convenient access for cancer patients. Chemotherapy is offered in Little Rock, North Little Rock, Benton, Clinton, Conway, El Dorado, Heber Springs, Russellville and Stuttgart. Radiation therapy is offered in Little Rock, North Little Rock, Conway, Mountain Home and Searcy. The CARTI Foundation was incorporated in 1983 as a non-profit organization to assist CARTI in meeting the current and future needs of Arkansas cancer patients and their families.

Juanita Rogers Dail, 95, of Carolina Beach, North Carolina died May 6, 2016 with her loving family by her side. Juanita was born April 4, 1921 in Wilburton, Oklahoma to Katie and A.B. Rogers, Sr. She attended public schools in Stuttgart and graduated from Stuttgart High School in 1939. She then graduated from beauty college in Little Rock and began her life's career as a hairdresser which continued for over 70 years. Her career as a hairdresser was abruptly interrupted by World War II. She worked for the Stuttgart Army Air Base on airplanes (Rosy, the Riveter). She met her husband, Sergeant Earl Vernon Dail, from North Carolina whom she married before his transfer to India. She is survived by a sister; Judy Baser, of Stuttgart; brother, Harold "Buck" Rogers of Lakewood, Colorado; children, Jean Loughlin of Hampstead, Carolina; Paul North Scherm ,of Wilmington, North Carolin; two granddaughters; five great grandchildren and and several great great grandchildren.

Infant Dixon had relatives at Biscoe Brody Glenn Dixon, infant son of Jason and Stacy Dixon, was born at 11:49 a.m. Thursday, May 19, 2016, at Baptist Health-Little Rock and passed away at 11:36 p.m. Friday, May 20, 2016, at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Brody weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces and was 21 inches long. He is survived by his daddy and momma, Jason Bryan and Stacy Carol Endsley Dixon, of Roe; grandparents, Susie Reed, of Stuttgart, Glenn “Bubba” and Kim Endsley, of Holly Grove, Curtis and Debby Ahrens, of Stuttgart and Bryan Dixon, of Biscoe; great-grandparents, Kathy Calloway, of Stuttgart, Pam Bevell, of England, Carolyn Endsley, of Holly Grove, Beau and Anna Belle Flanery, of Stuttgart, David and Rose Ahrens, of Stuttgart and Inas Dixon of Biscoe; and several other loving relatives. A graveside service, officiated by Brother Jackie Richardson, was at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Williams Cemetery. Please go to www.turpinco.com to sign the online guestbook.

Frances White

Maxine Holmes

Frances White Maxine Holmes, Sheila Childers burial Saturday Beebe resident, Sheila Childers, at Wattensaw burial Wednesday Lonoke resident, Frances White, 96, of Maxine Holmes, age 85, Lonoke, Arkansas, died of Beebe passed away Fri- burial Saturday Wednesday, May 25, 2016. She was a homemaker and a member of Wattensaw Baptist Church. Frances was preceded in death by her husband, R. M. White, son, David White, grandson, Nathan White, and granddaughter, Debbie White. She is survived by one son, Jimmy White of Greers Ferry; two daughters, Muriel Park of Austin and Carol Callihan and husband John of Lonoke; seven grandchildren; ten greatgrandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Funeral were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 28, at Wattensaw Baptist Church, with burial in Wattensaw Cemetery. Smith Westbrook of Beebe was in charge of arrangements.

day, May 27, 2016. She was better known as Mickie, Momma, Nana, or Grams to her family. In heaven she will be joining her husband, D.O. Holmes; son, Milburn Holmes and parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.H. Ford. Maxine will be missed by her siblings; Martha Tull, Evelyn Watson, Vivian Holden, and Bill (Jane) Ford and her children; Vicki (Tim) Cox, Karen (Larry) Hill, Bobby Holmes and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Graveside service was at10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 1, at Pinecrest Memorial Park. Arrangements by SmithWestbrook Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares.co m

Dorothy Young buried at Carlisle Dorothy Jean Young, 83 of Terrell, Texas formerly of Conway, died May 24, 2016. She worked in the insurance business for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, James (Jim) E. Young and her siblings, Alice Tomlinson, Everett Schafer, and Vivienne Pauschert. Jean is survived by her children, Deby Young Langeloh (spouse, Greg) and Janet Young and grandchild, Bradley Langeloh. Funeral services were at11:00 A.M., Tuesday, May 31, at St. Rose Catholic Church in Carlisle. Burial was in the Carlisle Cemetery by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen.l

There is no charge for obituaries in the lWhite River Journal

Sheila King Hall Childers, 68, of Lonoke, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 25, 2016. She was born on February 5, 1948 in Lonoke to Walter and Georgia King. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband Don Hall; two brothers, James and Sammie King and two sisters, Judy King and Betty Troutman. Sheila is survived by her husband Gary Childers; two sons, Donnie (Starla) Hall and Rodney (Chris) Hall; two daughters Georgette ( John) Long and Shelly Allbritton; six grandchildren; one sister, Clara Chidester, and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 28, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with interment in King Cemetery.

Patricia Woodson buried at Hunter Patricia Harrell Woodson, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2016. A daughter of the late Talmage and Evelyn Harrell she was born in Hunter, Arkansas on November 10, 1931. She is survived by son, Douglas (Susan) Woodson of Houston, Texas , daughter, Julia Roberts (Chris Panek) of Flower Mound, Texas, brother, Carl Wayne (Wanda) Harrell of Waldo, AR, sister, Paula Vance of Brinkley, 4 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren. Graveside services was at 11:00 AM, Saturday, at the Hunter Cemetery in Hunter

Help is One Call Away

Doyne Plummer, Cabot resident, dies Doyne L. Plummer, age 80, of Cabot passed away Friday, May 27, 2016. He was born in the Oak Grove community to William Porter and Annie Elizabeth (Burkhead) Plummer on September 22, 1935. He lived that others might know Christ, giving his retirement to global missions. With the Southern Baptist Convention and later through ministry at Faith Baptist Church, he shared the Gospel and encouraged Christians from Cabot to Berlin, Brasov, Brazil and Guatemala. Doyne served as Cordinator between Arkansas Southern Baptist and European Baptist Convention. Doyne proudly served in the Air National Guard from 1953 to 1960. Doyne is survived by his wife of 59 years, Betty; Son, Mark Plummer and wife Phyllis of Austin, Texas; daughter, Anita Plummer of Cabot; three grandchildren, Hayden, Christopher, and Adam Plummer. He continually quoted Proverbs 17:6 to his grandchildren and assured them that they were his crown. He was preceded in death by his parents and step father Sam Jackson; siblings, C.W., Roy, Wilma, Dorothy, Betty, Mildred, Joyce and three other infants. Funeral was at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at Faith Baptist Church, with burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.

“CareLink is the place to call when you need help caring for an older friend or family member.” Edwina Wilson, a long-time board member, often refers friends who need help to the CareLink Information and Assistance line. If your friend or family member needs help to stay in their own home, the first place to call in central Arkansas is CareLink.

www.carelink.org

Call CareLink at 501-372-5300 or 800-482-6359

WHITE RIVER JOURNAL, THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 2016

See & save Color photos w/WRJ Online

Early history of river transportation Rise and demise of steamboats and effects on Arkansas. By Dr. Thomas Eans (Written to coincide with Steamboat Days No. 31, June 2016 rkansas, The Natural State, was among those blessed with abundant water. The rivers had provided a natural road map for explorers and later settlers whether by raft, boat, foot, horse or wagon. Many people lived near a river so they could access it for transportation. The Indians used canoes made from bark skinned off trees or dug out canoes (pirogues) made from chipping out tree trunks. The explorers used boats pushed by the Dr. Thomas Eans, MD, retired current or pulled along the 1963 Searcy H.S. graduate shore by ropes by men or horses or poled when the water was shallow. They relied on muscle power and maybe sails. There was no other source of energy for this or a larger carrying capacity until the steamboat era. There are 50 rivers emptying into the Mississippi, encompassing 16,000 miles for possible transportation, although the Mississippi itself is only 2470 miles long. The Arkansas’s watershed includes part of Colorado and the White’s watershed part of Missouri. The Missouri River is the Mississippi’s main tributary, draining a huge area of the west and northwest, with the Ohio and then Arkansas probably being next. The river was described by the author, Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens), as “too thick to drink, too thin to plow”. Steamboats did plow it, but before the first one, people had to use smaller boats and manpower to get up and down the rivers. Flatboats were commonly used by pioneer families emigrating from the east. Also trappers and later peddlers used theirs to carry skins of otter, beaver and bear, bear oil and tallow(from animal fat), beeswax, honey, and salted buffalo tongues, beef, pork, venison and other merchants’ wares to market. Whiskey was a common payment in economic transactions and was a primary cargo on the way back. They were typically 20-60 ft long and 10-20 ft wide. They were flat or like barges with raised sides of 3 - 6 ft above the water which allowed transport of live pigs. Dirt could be placed on the wood floor to allow building a fire there for heating or cooking. There might be a cabin in the stern to protect the crew if attacked by Indians or river riff raff, who were plentiful. They were steered by a pole or long oar on the front and rear to control the ends and by 1 - 2 oars on each side. Going down river to Natchez or New Orleans from the Ohio would take weeks, but poling back would take months. The flatboat was primarily for downstream traffic. It was often sold for its lumber at the downstream destination. The owner might then return by foot, horse or later even by steamboat. Keelboats were an improvement and had more commercial use. They were 40 - 75 ft long but more narrow. The bottom was rounded for protection. The keel also protected the bottom and reduced sideways slippage but they still hit obstacles and sank. The cargo was in a central box and they carried passengers in a cabin. There was walking space along the sides for poling the craft. The pilot guided it by a long oar on the rear. The wooden poles had iron tips to enhance their lifetime and a crutch shaped upper end for shoulder pushing. Ropes were also used by men going on the shoreline to pull it when necessary. A pathway often had to be cleared on the shore first though. Both these boats may have had sails, and the keelboats also experienced shore line attacks since they may have had to be close to shore to pole along. Steamboats did not immediately replace keelboats. They were still used, especially in small rivers or very low water, and they could be towed by the steamboats to these areas and let loose to carry their cargo farther up river. Keelboat crews had a reputation as a very rough bunch. They would reportedly spit in your eye or slit your throat at your choice. Some people made a business of building flatboats or keelboats.

American Queen

Development of steam power . . .

ater wheels and horse treadmills and turnstiles were the power sources for machines in 1800. They were used for sawmills, early cotton gins and later for drill bits for well drilling. Grist mills ground corn into meal and wheat into flour. Steam engines proved ideal for these things. They powered the above plus presses for cotton gins, pumps on wheeled fire fighting apparatuses, water well drills, farm tractors and locomotives. Their furnaces burned wood and later coal to heat water in a boiler. The steam under high pressure was allowed to expand against a piston, the shaft of which moved a lever back and forth or turned wheels to do work. The steam was condensed back to water and reused. Steam engines fostered the Industrial Revolution by allowing an apparatus that performs work to be built anywhere there was fuel for a fire and water could be supplied for the boiler.

Early history of steamboating . . .

he steamboat spread the value of steam power to the US. It provided the infrastructure that pushed the US’s transition from its “wood age” to its “iron age”. It has been called the most notable achievement of the industrial infancy of the United States and the chief technological means by which the frontier advanced until the locomotive came. The first steamboat made in America was placed in commercial use on the Delaware River in 1787 by Fitch, carrying 30 passengers and freight. In 1801 Symington in Scotland patented a horizontal steam engine and demonstrated the steamboat’s practicality by towing small barges. Fulton, after inventing the submarine, partnered with Stevenson to build an improved steamboat named Clermont for travel on New York’s East River commercial-

ly in1807. It traveled 5 mph and had a sail for backup power. It became commercially successful for passenger travel on a 150 mile course on the Hudson River. In 1811 a steam powered ferry began operation for ocean travel between New York City and Hoboken. There was similar progress on rivers of France and England and in crossing their Channel. The first steamboat on the Mississippi came in 1811 when Fulton and Livingston built the “New Orleans”. They operated it on the lower Mississippi, traveling 8 mph downstream but only 3 mph upstream. The “Comet,” “Vesuvius” and “Enterprise” followed. All of these were built in Pennsylvania and steamed down the Ohio to the Mississippi to function there. The “Washington” followed, built in W. Virginia in 1816. It was the first boat with two decks. It could travel upstream from New Orleans to Louisville, Kentucky in 25 days. By the 1830's there were 1200 steamboats on the Mississippi and tributaries. Not all inhabitants embraced the steamboats’ coming. Like the poled boats, as they moved through frontier areas, they might encounter Indian attacks from shore. The “Comet” was the first steamboat to arrive at Arkansas Post, coming from new Orleans in an 8 day trip in 1820. The next steamboat came 10 months later. Then they came more often. In 1822 the “Eagle” was the first steamboat to reach Little Rock, 17 days out of New Orleans. The “Rough and Ready”, a light draft boat, carried mail on the Arkansas R. from Napoleon to Ft Smith and even further to Ft Gibson in Indian Territory when the water level permitted. The first steamboat on the White River did not arrive until 1831, but the need for hauling freight and passengers there rapidly increased. Steam engine design was in its infancy, making them unreliable and unsafe. Early designs of the boats and engines were experimental, and plans and construction had frequent errors. Government regulations in 1838, 1852 and 1871, law suits and the development of insurance which had requirements to be met brought improvements.

Design and Widespread Applications

hey had to be relatively narrow and shallow to be able to traverse bodies of water with different depths. They could not place people or much freight inside their hulls like ocean going vessels. The boiler(s) and engine(s) sat on the main deck usually unenclosed. Cargo was also primarily stacked on that deck. Passenger cabins were on the second deck (sometimes also called the boiler deck for unclear reasons). There may have been a third, more spacious, less busy “Texas” deck above that for the crew and maybe more passengers. The pilot house was high for visibility and in front of the smoke stack or there were twin stacks on the sides to not block visibility. Their height kept the soot and sparks off the boat. There may have been a fourth deck. The wooden hull needed an extensively reinforced truss system and maybe iron rods adjustable with turnbuckles to avoid excessively bending the flexible wooden hull . They also had heavy, tight cables on top that helped control the bending of the hull. Large paddle wheels were the propulsion. When placed on the back, they were called sternwheelers, and when on each side, they were called sidewheelers. They were relatively fragile before improvements. The sidewheelers were more common early in the history. They had a smoother ride and easier steering but their paddlewheels were more exposed to trauma from docks, floating logs, or rocks. The sternwheelers protected the paddlewheel better and were able to get through more narrow spaces. It was more efficient at pushing barges so it survived better the competition with the railroads after the 1860's. River boats were and still are commonly called “tow boats”, but they preferred pushing a barge or other boat. Rafts, barges or keelboats could also be attached to the side of a sternwheeler. They preferred to use pine cordwood for quicker ignition and heating of the water. Burning pine knots made a fireworks display from the stacks also, an especially exciting site when the boats traveled at night. Jets of steam belched from the escape pipes, forming miniature white clouds and adding to the spectacle. They would buy cordwood along the shore, and if the seller couldn’t be there at the time it was not unusual for the Master or Captain to leave the money in a sack on shore. (This was reported to still be happening even into the 1930's as boats would pick up log rafts left at the mouth of Raft Creek on White River in Arkansas, such as by young Clarence and Thedford Eans, to be towed to saw mills). In some cases a steamboat crew had to get out and cut their fuel themselves. This eventually stripped the shoreline of timber in many areas. Steamboats were the most comfortable way to travel, sometimes offering elegant comfort in what was called their Saloon (or Salon) Class. Men’s cabins were bunk beds. Ladies had individual staterooms. Deck passengers stayed with the cows, pigs and horses, if any, slept on cargo and ate food they brought or purchased on shore at landings. The second deck typically also had a bar and poker room, pantry and a storage room for passengers’ items. Gambling was common. The dining area might use tables of drop leaf design. Then they could be reduced in size and pushed against the walls for dancing or lounging. Steamboats were initially built in the East, then in New Orleans, St Louis, Memphis and even Jacksonport, Arkansas. But steamboat travel was by no means limited to the Mississippi River as described above. Sail ships had traveled from the east coast around the tip of South America, Cape Horn, to the west coast and back, and in 1848 this took 5-8 months one way. Then paddle wheel steamboats (ships) traveled this route. Alternatively one could travel by steamboat to the Isthmus of Panama and travel overland by canoe or mule to catch a steamboat (ship) on the Pacific side to California or Oregon. After gold was discovered in California in 1848 the demand exceeded the capacity. In 1855 a railroad crossed the Isthmus further shortening the time. Due to this and better organization and ships the coast to coast trip took around 40 days. The US Transcontinental Railroad was completed in 1855 finishing the East to West connection and providing a new option and competition. Stagecoaches also could go to California but it was a rough, cramped and

Delta Queen - 2007 in Kentucky longer ride. By 1848 ocean steamboats regularly carried mail and passengers between the US and Britain, a 3000 mile journey, and up European rivers. In British Columbia, Canada, steamboats began going up its Skeena River to meet demand by the fish industry in the 1880's and by the Alaska Gold Rush of 1896. They were also on the Yukon River. Incidently, Steamboat Springs, Colorado, never saw any steamboats.

Functioning and Risks

amming a submerged rock or underwater dead tree trunk or limb (snag) caused the sinking of many steamboats. Being heavily laden and having a low hull volume, they could sink very quickly; eg 5 minutes. Some were even sunk from hitting large ice chunks in very cold weather. Grounding on a sand, mud or gravel bar or rock also occurred, and often it would be torn apart by the ravages of the river before a water rise could occur that would float it. Insurance became available. Deck hands sounded the depth using a weighted rope and called it to the pilot to try to avoid grounding. They used a specific language such as “Mark Twain” for two fathoms (12 feet). Furthermore, it was often sung in a manner that was interpretable even if the exact words weren’t, due to boat or weather noise. Twelve feet was commonly thought of as navigable water and was good news to the pilot’s ears. Boats’ lives were often short also due to boiler explosions from abuse, clogging of the lines or pressure relief values from muddy river water or design weaknesses. The average boat life was 3- 4 years. The most famous example was the Sultana, built for 300 passengers but carrying well over 2000 people, mostly Union soldiers going back home in April 1865 after the end of the Civil War. Its boilers exploded in the middle of the night just above Memphis. At least 1800 people were killed or drowned--the exact number was never determined. As people got used to faster travel they became critical of any delay. The Jacksonport, Arkansas newspaper reported mail delivery had become like “lightning bugs’ and the Memphis paper reported it was like a “smail’s gallop”. So the engineers were tempted to increase boiler pressure to the max with explosions a frequent result. The need for travel further up river, always through more shallow areas, also enticed boat operators to attempt the more dangerous travel. Some overconfident pilots said they could “run their boat on spit or the morning dew”. The “Des Arc” was made elsewhere and first docked at its namesake on the White River in 1861, but it was an example of boats with a series repeating their name due to their sinkings. Another was Natchez I built in 1823 to Natchez VIII built in 1879 and skipping to the Natchez IX built in 1975 for New Orleans local cruises. Besides the safety risks there were other negatives. River waters often carried an odor, which was greatest on the lower boat level. Passengers often carried their own water to avoid drinking river water. Washing was done with river water, obtained with a bucket over the side, but this was undesirable to many and also an infection risk. Toilets were at the stern like the poop decks of ocean sailing ships. They did not have plumbing until later years. Some have described a master who owned the boat or had a command from the owner (Twain did not use this term but did describe a captain routinely present. A master might call himself captain and the captain might be the pilot if so trained). A captain received about $60 per month. He made sure a pilot was in the wheelhouse, but did not direct him. The pilot turned the large wheel to move the rudder(s), made decisions on navigation and communicated these to the engineer through a pipe. Pilots and engineers had to get a license in Memphis from the US government. A pilot’s certificate stated that he had mastered the knowledge of specific rivers for which he was being licensed. A steamboat could travel at night depending on the river condition, whether going up or down, the amount of star and moon light and the skill of the pilot. Many needed two pilots to allow rest for long trips. Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain) wrote that they commonly worked in pitch darkness, piloting on memory alone, but he was prone to exaggeration. Long after his life on the River he described many of his and others’ experiences on the Mississippi. After his on- the-job training in 1857 - 9 on a 2000 mile stretch, he finally got his license. Then he actually spent only a brief time as a pilot and a briefer time as a local infantry volunteer at the start of the Civil War before “volunteering” to explore the West. He had encouraged his younger brother, Henry, to become a pilot, and he subsequently died due to an explosion of the “Pennsylvania” while training on it. Most of an antebellum steamboat’s crew typically was made up of Whites. Blacks were reported to be more suitable for the heavy deck hand work and became more reliable as paid workers in postbellum time and became the majority of the crew then. This may have been preferred by any worker over working in farm fields at probably lower wages. In either era entertainment might have been supplied by some Black men, maybe being permanent crew. They might have been paid and / or allowed to take up donations. In times before the medical care to which we are accustomed the boats’ crowded loads of people helped spread epidemics, even within the boat. From one person diseased with cholera who boarded at Vicksburg, Mississippi, headed for Montgomery Point, Arkansas, several other passengers got ill and several died including the captain before the boat reached its destination.

Continued Next Page

See & save Color photos w/WRJ Online

WHITE RIVER JOURNAL, THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 2016 helped spread news along the rivers and the boats carried newspapers. Boats carrying mail resulted in faster delivery since the stagecoaches couldn’t move as fast on their muddy or rough, rutted and circuitous dirt roads. In 1858 the mail contract from Napoleon to Little Rock on the Arkansas was for 6 days per week. If very personal or valuable, one might entrust mail to a boat’s captain or master or money for a fee such as 1/4 % of the value.

Examples of boat charges are as follows:

The Virginia. stranded in a flooded cornfield in 1910, when the water dropped. It eventually refloated.

Showboats, Landings & Fees

ach steamboat had a distinctive whistle for safety and announcement of arrival. Some were capable of being heard for an astonishing distance on the river and across the bottoms. Some had a calliope especially if they were bringing entertainment or a circus to town. Its music might carry up to 30 miles. Regardless, a steam boat approaching a town or just a farm landing caused a commotion as people rushed to the bank to see the exciting spectacle. They and the passengers might cheer and wave back and forth in a celebratory fashion. They brought plays, music and circuses to river towns. Show boating decreased in the North and ceased in the South during the Civil War but came back by the late 1870's. There were many landings on the Arkansas River between Little Rock and Ft Gibson, Oklahoma, the destination for Indian supplies, if the depth was navigable. The White River was more navigable than others in the state, having high water more often. Before the dams of 1900 to 1960 that contained the rain water, it could rise 15 feet overnight. Steamboats went up the White River to Batesville and later above and up its tributaries---the Buffalo River to Rush, the Black River to Davidsonville and the Little Red to Searcy. In 1841 a steamboat reached the mouth of the North Fork River on the White which was 100 miles above Batesville, and others later went all the way to Missouri. They also went from the Mississippi in Louisiana up the St Francis and up the Quachita and from it up Bayou Bartholomew in Arkansas. They also went from the Mississippi up the Red River in Louisiana to Arkansas’s southwest corner, then further on the Red River which is the boundary separating Texas and Oklahoma. Napoleon was a port at the mouth of the Arkansas River, which was also a short distance from the then mouth of the White River. Montgomery Point was a port that was near the mouth of the White River. Jacksonport was near present day Newport at the Black River’s mouth on the White River. Today its populated area is quite small. Rush and Davidsonville are examples of old river towns that don’t exist today due to the decline of steamboat traffic and poor location for later times, but there is a state park at Davidsonville. Some towns such as Napoleon and Montgomery Point were flooded so many times they were eventually abandoned. They could even land at the shore of a farmer’s field, and they often did. All towns with landings were not called ports; eg the landings at West Point and Searcy on the narrow Little Red. The boat’s gangplank was let down on the dirt of the bank. Towns with the best and largest landings attracted the most traffic. A port typically was a floating cypress logs structure with planks on top to make it level; eg the ports of Des Arc and Clarendon. A fixed wooden plank deck built on posts wouldn’t do as well with a varying river level. They carried passengers and a large variety of goods such as plows, pianos, corn, bales of cotton, cattle, hogs, logs, barrel staves, bricks, sawed lumber, flour, and ceramic tableware. Up to 10 layers of cotton bales might be carried on a boat. Some Indians were transported to Oklahoma by boat on the Arkansas River on their forced exodus, but having to winter at Cadron due to low water and sickness. In 1831 an Arkansas steamboat transport round trip between Little Rock and the White River “cut-off” took only 9 days compared to 20-35 days by poled craft. A large steamboat could carry 1000 barrels of salt from Memphis or New Orleans to the White River in 8-9 days, while a wagon carrying much less would take much longer. The “Iatan” was the largest steamboat on the White. It apparently could make its main deck more open for mass entertainment. In 1861 it carried 3000 bales of cotton from White River to New Orleans. Some were more scheduled, carrying mail and light freight. Travelers

n 1833 a passenger’s long trip on White River was $12 one way. Later a scenic two day excursion round trip from Batesville to Buffalo City cost $4. A (short) passage from the Black River mouth on the White River to Batesville was $3. In 1841 a freight shipment from Montgomery Point to Batesville for a bull and heifer cost $20 + $10.50 care charge. In 1848 freight rates from Cincinnati, Ohio, down river and then up the White to lower White River markets were: $1.50 per barrel of whisky and 40 cents per 100# unspecified cargo. In the late 1850's freight costs from Memphis down the Mississippi to the White River to Jacksonport were: Rocking chairs 25 - 50 cents each, pianos $8, sofas $2 - 3, pails 25 cents per doz, wheelbarrows 25 cents, “cotton gin” $8, flour 50 cents per barrel, empty water barrels $1.25, buggies $5 and general freight 50 cents per100 #. At market the cotton bales were sold to the highest bidding cotton broker, who shipped it. Steamboat freight charges varied with the river levels, but in pre CW days shipping cotton to Memphis from White River cost $1 / bale and shipping cotton to New Orleans from White River cost $2 / bale The decade prior to the Civil War saw a marked growth in steamboat cotton transport. In 1845 one bale of cotton was produced around Des Arc, Arkansas; then 4 bales in 1846 and parabolic growth thereafter. The Des Arc Citizen reported 1858 had 370 arrivals at its wharf by 27 different steamboats. Augusta, Arkansas had the amount of cotton shipped down river from its port increase from 2000 bales in 1858 to 10,000 in 1860. The entire state exported 335,500 bales in 1860.

Civil War, Recovery & Train Competition

ivil War battles on the rivers sank some steamboats and others, mostly Confederate, were scuttled to prevent their enemy from capturing them. Iron plates, or in its absence, tin plates were sometimes placed all over the exposed area of a boat with gunnery and vision holes cut into them. These “gunboats” were the first “battleships”. Since cannon shot did not hit the underwater parts of the boats, they weren’t protected, a fact exploited in the Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi, in 1863. The Southern forces, in order to sink the “Cairo”, one of the Union’s ironclads, designed a mostly sunken but floating, large glass bottle of explosive. They detonated it with a battery connected to two wires in the bottle from shore as the boat ran over it--- the first underwater mine in warfare. The Union in 1863 achieved control of White River and its tributaries although the Confederates fought on from the banks with some success in sinking Union boats. Eventually all rivers in Arkansas were controlled and all steamboats were restricted to use or support of Union forces. By 1865 some private traffic was allowed again with special permission. In 1866 passage was unrestricted but they had little cotton to carry. They tried to adjust. Steamboats made money carrying supplies for rebuilding where it could be afforded, and they promoted excursion trips and awards such as for carrying the first bale of new cotton from an area. Ironically steamboats also hauled materials to build the railroads that helped put them out of business. Much larger and more luxurious steamboats were built for use on the Mississippi with a resurgence of entertainment. Louis Armstrong was one of the entertainers one might find on one in the 1920's. Trade in the upper White, an area that had used few slaves, recovered quickly after the War and actually flourished by the 1870's. Some smaller boats limited themselves to that area. But railroad engines with steam power flourished such that trains were clearly superior to road travel or steamboats for transportation by 1870, not needing a river for their routes and going over low lands on elevated tracks and over rivers on bridges. The river bridges which had to be flat also interfered with boat travel. To get under bridges steamboats often had to have their chimneys hinged. Later railroad bridges were built that could be rotated on a central pivot pier or had a central section that elevated by electric motor to allow a boat to pass. There was also a federal tax imposed on the boats then, and insurance rates were described as quite heavy. The War had caused the loss of the free deck hands. Converting to all paid hands decreased their profit, and their later competitions’ improved boats needed less crew.

Final Design Changes

Memphis Waterfront - 1906

y 1890 White River passenger service had largely ended and all activity on the lower White had dwindled. They had increasing cotton to haul but competing gasoline powered boats were produced in 1908 and diesels about 1910. Propeller boats became more common in the late 1930's and almost all had propellers instead of paddle wheels by 1955. But steamboats did not pass gently into the night. Construction of three locks and dams on the White at and above Batesville between 1900

and 1907 increased the depth there for shipping. Some small steamboats became involved in the mussel shell trade (to make buttons and sometimes finding crude pearls which the mussels make from sand). And later improvement in maneuverability, increase in power, improving the channels by dredging or snagging (by US Army Corps of Engineers or contractors), use of steel compartmentalized hulls and later electric light channel marking extended the use of the surviving steam engine boats well into the 1900's. It also aided night travel. They could “tow” bulk cargoes such as iron, grain, chemicals, gravel and coal on the larger rivers such as the Mississippi, Arkansas (seasonally) and lower White, and as described above there were niche locations for some. There was still some Mississippi River passenger service in the early 1900's. . The Liberty Ships of WW II often had steam engines due to their simplicity allowing faster construction. Eventually all new boats had compartmentalized steel hulls so they could push multiple large steel barges. In 1963-69 locks and dams on the Arkansas were built from Oklahoma to near its mouth that raised the water level allowing year round barge traffic on it. By the early 2000’s White River was to lose its freight traffic with grain barrages being the last to cease. Government dredging on the White had been ceased, and this made it unsafe for them to continue.

Preserving Memories

y the mid 1900’s conventional passenger service had long ceased on inland rivers. Changing technologies had essentially eliminated all exclusively steam powered wooden boats and wooden barges for freight service. Their exciting, dangerous and colorful era had come to an end. With very few exceptions they had gone like the river current, inexorably moving toward an ocean with no return voyage. The “Mary Woods No 2” will be remembered by some people today who lived along the White or Cache Rivers. This sternwheeler steamboat, constructed in 1931, was one of the last steamboats made for freight use. It had a steel hull and a limited purpose, pushing heavy barges of logs for a lumber company. It underwent major conversions but its stern paddlewheel remained. In 1967 it was retired to a dock at Jacksonport State Park in Arkansas where it subsequently sank.

Mary Woods #2 coursed Des Arc many times up until late 1950’s A Great Lakes steamer, St Mary’s Challenger, is the oldest currently operating passenger transport steamer in the US. The American Queen is an excursion boat out of Memphis for 9-23 day voyages on the Mississippi and its main tributaries. It has a steam engine with diesel-electric driven props as secondary assist propulsion. The American Empress has 9 day cruises on the Columbia and Snake Rivers of the Pacific Northwest. The Branson Belle on Table Rock Lake (a White River branch) in Missouri, is operating as a show boat for lake excursions. It has a diesel-electric engine and two stern paddlewheels. It can carry 700 and travels at 11mph. The Delta Queen of Cincinnati, Mississippi and Arkansas Rivers’ fame had begun carrying passengers and freight in San Francisco Bay in 1927 and served the US Navy in WW II. It then became an overnight cruise vessel in America’s heartland and finally a dockside hotel in Chattanooga. Restoration for river use again is planned. The SS Klondike is preserved at Whitehorse, Alaska. Other old vintage stern wheelers with some still being steam powered and some now functioning as excursion boats, museums or casinos are the Natchez IX, Chautauqua Belle, Minne-Ha-Ha, Belle of Louisville and Delta King. In 2014 the Belle of Louisville had its 100th birthday. Authored by Thomas Eans BSEE, MD, Retired, April 22, 2016

BIBLIOGRAPHY High Lights of Arkansas History, Dallas Herndon, 2nd Edition, 1922. Steam Boats and Ferries on the White River, New Edition, Dianne Huddleston, Sammie Rose, & Pat Taylor Wood, 1998. Steamboats, The Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture, Butler Center of Central Arkansas Library System, Archeological Survey, Leslie C. Stewart-Abernathy. Early History of Des Arc and Its People, Ted Worley, 1950?. Republished in White River Journal in a series 1956-57. Paddle Steamers, History of Steamboats on the Mississippi and Its Tributaries, by Ken Watson, 1985. Life on the Mississippi, Mark Twain, 1883, Reprinted 1996. Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain, 1885, Introduction by Robert O’Meally, 2003. History of Mary Woods No 2, Arkansas Dept of Parks and Tourism, 2000. American Queen, Wikipedia, 22 Oct, 2015. Steamboats of the Mississippi, Wikipedia.org/steamboat, 11/2015. Steam Navigation on Arkansas Rivers, Tulane Univ., Partial Submission for MA Degree, by Ellen Perry Pride, (undated) In Prairie Co Museum, Des Arc, Ar. Arkansas Odyssey, The Saga of Arkansas from Prehistoric Times to Present, by Michael B. Dougan, 1993. White River Journal, Bunge Shutting Down, 2/25/16

Summer Interns Join Arkansas Farm Bureau Internship program provides students with work experience LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Farm Bureau welcomes Grant Wilson and Hanan Southard to the staff as summer interns. During the 12-week program, the interns will gain professional experience while learning more about Arkansas agriculture and the role that Arkansas Farm Bureau plays in the state. Wilson will share his time between three departments: organization and member programs, public affairs and government relations, and commodity and regulatory affairs. Wilson, the son of Tim and Sharon Wilson of Mountain View, is a senior at Arkansas State University studying agricultural business with an emphasis in economics. His father is a Farm Bureau agent for Stone County. “I chose Farm Bureau because they play such an im-

portant role in the ag community, from the local level all the way to the national level,” Wilson said. “I’ve been around Farm Bureau my entire life because my dad has worked for Farm Bureau for more than 20 years. I’m excited to have a chance to learn hands-on how Farm Bureau works.” Southard is the intern for the public relations department. Southard, the daughter of Rodney and Lisa Southard of Rolla, Mo., is a graduate student at the University of Arkansas studying agricultural and extension education with an emphasis in agricultural communications. “I am incredibly honored to spend my summer with Arkansas Farm Bureau,” Southard said. “To be immersed

in the organization that epitomizes agricultural advocacy will surely be a valuable experience.” Wilson will be working with the outreach and member programs division to assist county Farm Bureaus across the state and will participate in both state and federal policy development for the organization. Southard will assist with a variety of Arkansas Farm Bureau publications and summer activities as well as contribute to social media efforts. Arkansas Farm Bureau is a nonprofit, private advocacy organization of more than 190,000 member families throughout the state working to improve farm and rural life.

WHITE RIVER JOURNAL, THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 2016

State heads into wheat harvest AgHeritage announces as late spring rains continue directors election results State heads into wheat harvest as late spring rains continue By Ryan McGeeney U of A System Division of Agriculture Even as skies routinely darken throughout the state with isolated rainfalls, Arkansas growers are preparing for the annual winter wheat harvest as May gives way to June. Jason Kelley, extension wheat and feed grains agronomist for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, said the 2015-2016 has been a “challenging year” for the crop. “For wheat, the biggest problem we have is that there’s just too much rain-

fall,” Kelley said. “And those problems started last fall when we were trying to plant — we had a lot of rainfall that prevented a lot of acres from getting planted.” According to the most recent estimate from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, Arkansas growers expect to harvest about 150,000 acres of winter wheat in 2016, out of approximately 240,000 acres planted. “We always lose some acres for various reasons, whether from flooding or other reasons, probably more than any of our other crops,” Kelley said. The numbers for both

planted acreage and expected harvest represent a steep decline from the approximately 1 million acres of wheat typically planted each season as recently as five years ago. “It’s down partly due to the weather, and partly due to price,” Kelley said. Current prices are hovering are about $4.57 per bushel for winter wheat, according to the USDA. “When prices are less than $5 a bushel, it’s hard to pencil out much of a profit,” Kelley said. To learn more about Arkansas row crops, contact your local Cooperative Extension Service agent or visit www.uaex.edu.

WHITE RIVER JOURNAL

Area Community News CROSS ROADS/

HICKORY PL A INS

AgHeritage Farm Credit Services has announced the results of their 2016 Board of Director and Nominating Committee elections. Director elections results are: Southern Region Director Tracy Borgognoni, Central Region Director Michael Taylor and Central Region Director Keith Watkins were reelected. All will serve four-year terms. AgHeritage FCS shareholders elected to the Nominating Committee were: Ronald Aaron (Batesville); Doug Medford (Brinkley); Clay Poole (Dermott); Brandon Parker (Lonoke); Tommy Young (Newport); Matt Hibbard (Pocahontas); John Hamilton (Searcy); Matthew Tucker (Star City); and

Frank Prislovsky (Stuttgart). For more information about AgHeritage Farm Credit Services' Board of Directors, please visit www.agheritagefcs.com. AgHeritage Farm Credit Services is a financial cooperative with owned and managed assets in excess of $1.1billion as of Decem-

ber 31, 2015, that provides credit and related services to more than 3,100 farmers, ranchers and producers or harvesters of aquatic products in 24 Arkansas counties. Branch offices are located in Batesville, Brinkley, Dermott, Lonoke, Newport, Pocahontas, Searcy, Star City and Stuttgart.

THE 39TH ANNUAL

LUM & ABNER FESTIVAL! JANSSEN PARK | JUNE 3 & 4, 2016 | MENA, AR

Live Entertainment • Arts & Crafts • Great Food Classic Car Show • Kiddy Korner • Quilt Show • Firefighter’s Challenge • Fishing Derbies • All American Lumberjack Show • 5K Walk/Run • 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament • Helicopter Rides • Gunfight Reenactments • And Much More! • •

See more at www.VisitMena.com/Lum-Abner-Festival

WHERE GOOD THINGS HAPPEN

Paid for by Mena Advertising & P ro m o t i o n C o m m i s s i o n | 4 7 9 . 3 9 4 . 8 3 5 5

Please report your news to the Correspondent in your local Community GrEGory GLEaNiNGS By Rosetta Lockhart

Opal Crider, Correspondent

The Hickory Plains School Reunion will be Saturday, June 4th. It will be held at the Hickory Plains United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall and in the Park. Lunch will be catered by King Kat (our own local homegrown, Carter Harrison). Gather around 9:30AM or 10AM. Lunch will be served at 11:30AM! I was asked to request people to bring copies of old recipes of their mother’s or grandmothers’. The Evans’ Family Reunion will be Sunday, June 5th. Please put this on your calendars. It will be at the Gospel Mission Church Life Center in Des Arc, which is at the back of the church. Gather around 10AM, potluck, but don’t bring, ice, paper goods or drinks. We do take up donations to give as a love offering for the use of the building, etc. Mary (Pasley) Ingle had 4th stage ovarian cancer surgery May 20th. Please keep her in your prayers. Send her a card at 5860 Cross Roads Rd., Des Arc, AR 72040. A great time was had on Saturday, May 21, 2016, at Bully and Nell Price Family Picnic. There were seventysix people in attendance, including their son, Rodney and wife, Sue Price from TX. Grandkids from Hickory Plains, Des Arc, DeWitt, Palestine, Camden and TX all came to enjoy the beautiful weather. They had picnic style food and plenty of softball, horseshoes and laughs. Vanessa Graham went for a little while and ate with Bully and Nell. Please keep Dorothy (Patterson) Wright in your prayers. She did fine with her carotid artery surgery . She went home to her son’s, Tim and Dana (Covington) Files, then went to stay with a friend. Send her a card at 807 Wildwood Ave., Sherwood, AR 72120. We appreciate the Busy Hands Extension Club ladies for putting the flags all in front of the Hickory Plains Cemetery. It is to Honor all Veterans. The weather and attendance was great for Jewel and Ted Ashmores’ 50th Anniversary Reception on Saturday. It was good to see so many that we never get to see. If you didn’t make it, send them a card at 273 Eads Rd., Carlisle, AR 72024. Sunday Clara Clark went to our great nieces’ (Sierra and Lily Thomas) family reunion at Ward, AR. She got

to meet a lot of their relatives on their mother's side, including some greatgreat aunts/uncles. There was food for an army, a lot of people, and a lot of visiting. They have it once a year on both Saturday and Sunday, but Clara didn't go Saturday as she went to Jewel and Ted Ashmores’ Golden Anniversary reception. After eating Sunday, the family had a raffle for a lot of things, including two afghans and a handmade quilt made by their great grandmother, Doll. Clara said she would have loved to have gotten one of those things. Clara was worn out by the time she got home at about 4:00 that afternoon. Then, she and I went to visit Ethel and H. L. Kirk. H.L. isn't doing too well so keep him and Ethel in your prayers. Chad and Tracy Cochran have a Memorial Day Remembrance Picnic every year, this year being their 13th, where they supply the meat and people bring “the fixings.” Their friend, Brad, grills hot dogs and Rick Weaver helps him. Others help as well, but Robbie Weaver is always a great help to her sister, Tracy, with the table of food. Chad has the Missing Man’s Table always displayed and explains what each item means. Then, he recognizes anyone at the picnic who has served or currently serving and then does the “Final Roll Call” starting with the soldier friends that are present. Then he reads the list of Arkansas fallen soldiers’ names that have died since 9/11. He also reads off names of others who served but carried the mental pains of war and have passed away. The “Cochran 7” kids also do a skit to the song “Honor to Serve." They did an outstanding job, and even the twins participated. I was really amazed at the twins doing so good at it. Everyone enjoys it and enjoys visiting with each other. Bob and I went to the Cochrans’ MDR Picnic on Monday. Rick, Robbie, Carl and Christian Weaver and Chelsea Benson attended, too. We carry the drinks, ice and slaw. We, along with Chad and Tracy, want to thank Carter Harrison for furnishing drinks and ice for this every year. This year was their biggest in attendance with

over 200, and they are so thankful and blessed to have so many come and participate in remembering! Come enjoy time with us at the next “Ladies Drop By”, Tuesday, June 14th at Hickory Plains Methodist Church. Lots of good laughter, food, and it helps us to relax and just be together! People can still call me to get crosses from Jewel Ashmore. The stained glass in the cross is from the Hickory Plains United Methodist Church that burned 4 years ago. Hickory Plains Onestop wants to let everyone know that Tracy will serve breakfast on Sunday mornings. She will also have a Sunday lunch special for $5 .99. Dinner SPECIALS on TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS! Come out and enjoy! Please support Hickory Plains Post Office by purchasing stamps, mailing packages, etc. there. Support our OWN local Postmaster, Tammy Bruce. The Hickory Plains Post Office hours are Mon.-Fri. 12:30 PM- 2:30PM, Sat.10AM1:30PM. (REMINDER) For people to call 870-854-3703 or email me () their News. Please call or send!!! If you want birthdays in my column and you know I don’t put them in, please let me know! I know people do things that we would all enjoy reading about. Not many let me know so that’s why many weeks is about Me and Mine! Have a Good Week In The Lord! Happy Sweet 16 to our granddaughter, Josie Cochran, on June 2nd! Happy Birthday June 4th to Otis Boggs! Happy Birthday June 5th to Stacy Ashmore! Happy Birthday June 6th to Vanessa Graham, Peggy Rettig, and Carmen Doepel! Happy 42th Anniversary June 7th to Brenda and Gary Evans! Happy 21st Birthday June 8th to Maddie Harrison! Happy Birthday June 9th to Wyatt Covington! Happy Anniversary June 9th to Brandy and Tim Williams! There is no judgment against anyone who believes in him. But anyone who does not believe in him has already been judged for not believing in God's one and only Son. John 3:18, NLT

I was sitting looking at Raymond Bowen’s many pictures that he is so kind to take and share with all of us and the phone rang and it was Billy Duncan letting me know he and Carletta were home from their Alaskan cruise and I could send him the news—(He had asked me to hold emails while gone.) Wow, I said “I must write the news for this week!!” I had forgotten, maybe because I saw in the paper that the paper office would be closed on Memorial Day. (McCrory, not Des Arc.) But this computer can get inside anyway, huh? So, here we go. Saturday, I finally got up to Augusta and by the Class of 66 get-together, (Stan’s year) and visited with them; then on to where Steve’s class had an informal gathering. It was good to see all those fellow classmates of both the boys. I sure needed my golf cart (my mode of travel in Gregory) UUUUas they would not let me drive downtown!! It was a long way from where I parked. Steve and I came home and joined John and Dee Matlock at Dondie’s in Des Arc for Steve to get some Arkansas catfish. He says he has never found any to equal ours in all of his travels. Stan and Betty went home Saturday after the Reunion was over and he came back Sunday

a.m. I had both boys in church with me. Can’t beat that except Sherry could not come as she is keeping her grandbaby and Ohio school goes on till June and the Mom teaches. So! But here is the good part: those two boys worked ALLLL day Monday trimming trees and cutting grass, burning stray limbs and whatever needed fixing. I did cook them two meals!! Stan left at 8:30 Mon.pm and Steve was to leave at 7 am Tuesday. Our Billye Holder has the shingles. If you have had them you know the pain she has. Our Mrs. Preacher, Kristie, was sick and could not come to church Sunday either. Sorry, you two. Gregory native, Noel Gregory, Jr. of The Woodlands, Tex. was here for the Class of 66 reunion. Carter Brown of Cabot spent the weekend here with Donny and Michelle Brown. (remember little brother, Tucker, came earlier and wanted to this time but Carter reminded him that this was his time here and he could not come!!). Saturday guests of Fannie Peters were Mary Ann Barnett and Phillip of Forrest City and Virginia Davis of Caldwell. Hilda Givens of the Woodruff Co. Health Center died last Thursday with graveside services

on Saturday. Hilda was the aunt of Helen Fields of Dixie and Robert Horner of Riverside. His wife, Pat (Robert’s wife) and Helen were her family caregivers. She was a member of First Baptist of Augusta Church. Visiting the Fields have been David and Gatha Oltmann of Monticello. On Saturday afternoon Doyle and Erline Fowler of McCrory and Erline’s niece and family of Manessa , Va. Visited the Fields. Coming for Augusta Days and to visit Roger and Donna Wedgworth were J.J. and Vickie Woodall and Henry of Benton and the Michiel family of Fayetteville. Danny and Debbie Wedgworth of Ishpeming, Mich. were here for Danny’s ’66 Class Reunion and visited the Roger Wedgworths and their visitor. They had also been to Louisiana to visit sister Sandra and family, to Conway to sister Cheryl’s and family , to Alabama to brother Randy and family. (and Danny, I’m real ticked off at you, you used to always come to see me. You’ve been up North too long—we ‘Southerners’ still do ‘Drop In’ visits—at least at my house and I do at others- haven’t been tossed out yet.)So!! Rosetta

EW BETHEL NEWS N Donna Kelly, Correspondent

We had a nice service at church today. A nice crowd in attendance, also. We hope everyone had a nice Memorial Day holiday weekend. We received word that Freddie Fisher was in a car wreck. Our little granddaughter, Kylee came over last week and spent the day with us. We enjoyed having her as she has been busy in school. We had a thunder shower Sunday evening. I was afraid we were in for some heavy rain. Brother Fred’s mother came to church with him Sunday morning. We had a couple of calls from Bruce Ingle last week and he wasn't feeling well. We are looking forward to having Brother Terry Taylor preach for us on Sunday in Brother Fred’s absence. Our thoughts and

prayers go out to those who are ill and those who have lost love ones. Wishing everyone a good week. I had a call from Charlene last week. She had a

great time in Texas with her daughter and grand children. Her daughter, Jan received good news from her doctor’s. She was feeling great.

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

Metal Roofing • Sun Room Siding • Bath • Windows Walk-In Jacuzzi Safety Tubs

Low Monthly Payments

800.364.1510

WHITE RIVER JOURNAL, THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 2016

See & Save these Photos in COLOR - WRJ Online

Summer Basketball Camp: The 2016 Third Annual Summer Basketball Camp for boys and girls, ages 7-13, was a huge success and everyone reported having a great time learning basketball fundamentals, skill, offensive and defensive drills. The camp was held May 23-27. The Senior and Junior Eagles and Lady Eagles were on hand to help with one-on-one instruction along with Lady Eagles Basketball coach Brittany Pilcher and Eagle Basketball coach Jeff Adams. DABA Baseball/Softball Schedules

8 & Under Softball Fri., June 10 Wild Things vs Diamonds 6:00 p.m. Red Hots vs Lil Knockouts 7:15 p.m. Sat., June 11 Lil Knockouts vs Wild Things 1:30 p.m. Diamonds vs Red Hots 3:00 p.m. 12 & Under Softball Tues., June 7 Kenneday Law vs Stealerz 6:00 p.m Sat. June 11 Stealerz vs Kennedy Law 7:30 p.m. Sat. June 18 Kennedy Law vs Stealerz 7:30 p.m. Sat. June 25 Stealerz vs Kennedy Law 7:30 p.m. Buddy League Tues., June 7

Palace Drug vs Tortugas 6:00 p.m. Dondies vs MJJJ 7:15 p.m. Thurs., June 9 Tortugas vs MJJJ 6:00 p.m. Palace Drug vs Dondies 7:15 pm.

Photo at left-Throwing the heat: Bryar Morden, pitching for the Harvey’s Exxon Pony League team, throws a heater across the plate in their game against Lonoke recently. They will play at Lonoke on Monday, June 6 and will be at Des Arc for a doubleheader with England

Little League Tues., June 7 Garth’s vs F&M Bank 6:30 p.m. Thurs., June 9 F&M Bank vs Lindsays 6:30 p.m. Harvey’s Pony League Mon., June 6 Doubleheader at Lonoke 6:00 p.m. Thurs., June 9 England at Des Arc Doubleheader 6:00 pm Sat., June 11 Doubleheader at BrinkleyHazen 12:00 pm Brinkley 2:00 pm

Outstanding Athletes recognized Senior Recognition Trap Shooting

Most Improved Cross Country and Outstanding DistanceTrack

Outstanding Track and Field

Andrew Ingle

LeAnn Harrell

Madison Lewis

Most Improved Cross Country Meredith Reidhar Players Choice Award Karson Covington

Outstanding Sprinter

Outstanding Cross Country

Caroline Harris

Tristan Richards

Outstanding Distance Will Kearby

Outstanding Relay Shelbie Vogeltanz

Pitcher of the Year Jared Kidwell

Faith Gross

Hard Worker Basketball Cooper Roberts

Players Choice Basketball Robin Bell

Baseball Offensive Player Ryan Rosel

Outstanding Lineman Clayton Nickelson

All Conference Pole Vault Tanner Estes

Outstanding Hurdler Kirsten Kennedy

Players Choice Basketball Lindsey Reidhar

Outstanding Shot Put Cheyenne Hambrick

Outstanding Throw Track Gage Alston

Basketball Defensive Player

All Conference Basketball

Outstanding Shot Put Kelvin Cohen

Basketball Defensive Player

Cierra Fisher

Track: l-r:Outstanding Hurdler-Skylon Williams; All Conference/All Around Athlete Alyssa Earl and Outstanding Track and Field, All State/All Conference Alyssa Dohm

Football MVP Daylon Conway

Offensive Player Basketball

Kayci Kellar

Dekilah Williams

Blue Collar Award Spencer Wrigley, left and Jerrod Williams

Offensive Player Basketball

Taylor Richards

Football Newcomer Jacob Moody

WHITE RIVER JOURNAL, THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 2016

See & Save these Photos in COLOR - WRJ Online

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

DR. JEFF SPOOKY

Week of May 23 Days of field work: 4 Top soil Moisture: 75% Adequate, 25% Surplus Sub soil Moisture: 100% Adequate

Tammy Hamric (center) was recognized for her five years of service to Farm Bureau members as a member service representative for Prairie County Farm Bureau. Rich Hillman (left), Vice President, and Warren Carter, Executive Vice President of Arkansas Farm Bureau recently presented the award at the 2016 Arkansas Farm Bureau Member Service Representative Conference in Little Rock. The 80 secretaries receiving awards represented 2,031 years of total service to the counties, ranging from 5 years of service to 48 years. Tammy is employed in the Farm Bureau office at Hazen.

ASU-Beebe announces Spring Chancellor and Vice Chancellors List Two hundred and seventy-three students earned academic distinction during the Spring 2016 semester at Arkansas State University-Beebe. Students named to the Academic Chancellor’s and Vice Chancellor’s lists were announced by Dr. Ted Kalthoff, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. Students with 15 credit hours or more completed during the semester must

have a 4.0 GPA to be named on the Chancellor’s List. Students included on the Academic Vice Chancellor’s List must have a 3.5-3.99 GPA. This list includes students attending classes in Beebe, Heber Springs, Searcy and Littl Rock Air Force Base campus locations. Chancellor’s List Abigail York-Des Arc

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

Ashton York-Des Arc Brandon Carlisle

Mckiever-

Vice Chancellor’s List Brenon Williams-Biscoe Skylar Gosney-Carlisle Shanna ChildressDeValls Bluff

Main Activities: Planting progress varied depending upon location within the county. Southern areas made rapid progress in soybean planting while northern areas received early week rainfall halting planting. Rice was being flooded and crop response was not good. Salt and high pH problems developed on a high percentage of rice receiving the flood. Some soybean acreage will have to be replanted do to heavy rainfall.

Crop Progress: Corn: 100% planted, 100% emerged Soybean: 65% planted, 40% emerged Rice: 99% planted, 98% emerged Cotton: 100% planted, 100% emerged Crop Condition: Corn: 25% Fair, 75% Good Soybean: 25% Poor, 75% Fair Rice: 50% Poor, 50% Fair Cotton: 100% Fair Pasture/Hay: 100% Good

case the county clerk shall be ex-officio ex officio clerk of the probate court of such county until otherwise provided by the General Assembly. SECTION 4. Arkansas Constitution, Article 7, § 29, is amended to read as follows: § 29. County judge — Election — Term — Qualifications. The Judge of the County Court judge of the county court shall be elected by the qualified electors of the county for the term of two four (4) years. He or she shall be at least twenty-five (25) years of age, a citizen of the United States, a man an individual of upright character, of good business education, and a resident of the State state for two (2) years before his or her election; and a resident of the county at the time of his or her election, and during his or her continuance in office. SECTION 5. Arkansas Constitution, Article 7, § 46, is amended to read as follows: § 46. County executive officers — Compensation of county assessor. The qualified electors of each county shall elect one (1) Sheriff sheriff, who shall be ex-officio ex officio collector of taxes, unless otherwise provided by law; one (1) Assessor assessor, one (1) Coroner coroner, one (1) Treasurer treasurer, who shall be ex-officio ex officio treasurer of the common school fund of the county, and one (1) County Surveyor; county surveyor for the term of two four (4) years, with such duties as are now or may be prescribed by law: Provided, provided that no per centum shall ever be paid to assessors upon the valuation or assessment of property by them. If a separate collector of taxes has been created by law for a county, the qualified electors of that county shall elect one (1) collector of taxes for a term of four (4) years, with duties as provided by law. SECTION 6. Arkansas Constitution, Article 7, is amended to add an additional section to read as follows: § 53. County officers ineligible to civil office. A person elected or appointed to any of the following county offices shall not, during the term for which he or she has been elected, be appointed or elected to any civil office in this state: (1) County judge; (2) Justice of the peace; (3) Sheriff; (4) Circuit clerk; (5) County clerk; (6) Assessor; (7) Coroner; (8) Treasurer; (9) County surveyor; or (10) Collector of taxes. SECTION 7. Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 41, is amended to read as follows: Election of county clerk. The provisions for the election of a County Clerk county clerk upon a population basis are hereby abolished and there may be elected a County Clerk county clerk in like manner as a Circuit Clerk, circuit clerk for the term of four (4) years, and in such cases, the County Clerk may be ex officio Clerk of the Probate Court clerk of the probate court of such county until otherwise provided by the General Assembly. SECTION 8. EFFECTIVE DATE. (a) This amendment shall be effective on and after January 1, 2017. (b) Persons elected to the following offices at the 2016 general election shall serve terms of two (2) years: (1) County judge; (2) Sheriff; (3) Circuit clerk; (4) County clerk; (5) Assessor; (6) Coroner; (7) Treasurer; (8) County surveyor; and (9) Collector of taxes. (c) Persons elected to the following offices at the 2018 general election shall serve terms of four (4) years: (1) County judge; (2) Sheriff; (3) Circuit clerk; (4) County clerk; (5) Assessor; (6) Coroner; (7) Treasurer; (8) County surveyor; and (9) Collector of taxes. SECTION 9. BALLOT TITLE AND POPULAR NAME. When this proposed amendment is submitted to the electors of this state on the general election ballot: (1) The title of this joint resolution shall be the ballot title; and (2) The popular name shall be “PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING THE TERMS, ELECTION, AND ELIGIBILITY OF ELECTED OFFICIALS”. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I HAVE HEREUNTO SET MY HAND AND FIXED THE OFFICIAL SEAL OF THE OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE ON THIS 1ST DAY OF MAY, 2016. MARK MARTIN SECRETARY OF STATE STATE OF ARKANSAS

Grand Prairie Veterinary SerVice Je f f D u l a n y, DV M Clinic:

870-25 5-0022

870-552- 5026 Emergency: 319 West Madison Avenue H AZEN , A R 72064 Services available for both large & small animals

Suzie

Tinker

Seventh Grade Summer Basketball Program June 6, June 20, July 18, July 25Shooting and Fundamentals Aug. 2, Aug. 4, Aug. 9, Aug. 11Practice 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. June 27-July 3-Off July 4-July 10-Off

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

WHITE RIVER JOURNAL, THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 2016

See/Save these Photos in COLOR, Online only

STEAMBOAT DAYS ENTERTAINMENT

With a name like "Highway 124" one would just have to figure that country music runs pretty deep in the veins of these three band members. While the band has taken on some changes over the last 4 plus years, one thing hasn’t changed and that is the passion and the love these guys have both for their music and their fans. Justin Keith, an original band member recently returned to Arkansas after having spent several months in Nashville.When he returned he brought a wealth of new ideas, music, and energy to the stage. Chris Tucker and Mark Keith are also two original Highway 124 members. With Chris on the drums and vocals, Mark Keithlead guitar and vocals & Justin Keith on bass and vocals these three are sure not to let you down whether you're a country fan or you love pop or southern rock. They will be in Des Arc for Steamboat Days on Friday, June 3, for a 9:15 show and street dance

Steamboat Days 2016 will feature a number of well known entertainers. Kyla Horton, singer, of Austin, Texas, is making an appearance again this year at Des Arc. She will be a featured performer on the stage at 8 p. m. Saturday evening. Horton will be followed by a singing group “Deep South Band”. This group of singers and musicians will present their show at 9:15 Saturday followed by a street dance. JR Moore is a country music veteran of over a decade with the band, Ingram Hill, J.R.'s songs with Ingram Hill have appeared multiple times across Billboard's Top Heatseekers, Top Country Albums, and Adult Top 40 charts. Moore will bring his music to Des Arc during Steamboat Days for a 4 p.m. show on Saturday, June 4. See schedule for list of local performers.

Deep South is a hard driving band based in Helena Arkansas. It's hard to put a label on Deep South. They are steeped in Blues, Southern Rock, and Classic Country. Deep South was formed in 2002. The line-up consists of Jason Herron (Guitar & Vocals), Monte McIntosh (Bass & Vocals), Tommy Ray Gatlin (Drums), and Doug Wilhite (Guitar & Vocals). The band plays a wide range of great cover songs from such artists as Stevie Ray Vaughn, Robert Johnson, CCR, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Waylon Jennings, Muddy Waters, Eric Clapton, as well as many other artists. They also perform originals such as "65 South", "Rusted Chains", "Reasons" and others yet to come. They will be in Des Arc for Steamboat Days on Saturday night, June 4, 9:15 p.m. for a show and street dance. PROJECTS; AUTHORIZING THE TAXES THAT MAY BE PLEDGED TO RETIRE BONDS ISSUED UNDER AMENDMENT 62 OF THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS; REMOVING THE REQUIREMENT OF A PUBLIC SALE FOR BONDS ISSUED UNDER AMENDMENT 62 OF THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS; AND AUTHORIZING COMPACTS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AMONG CITIES OF THE FIRST AND SECOND CLASS, INCORPORATED TOWNS, SCHOOL DISTRICTS, AND COUNTIES. Subtitle AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO ENCOURAGE JOB CREATION, JOB EXPANSION, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETIETH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND BY THE THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, A MAJORITY OF ALL MEMBERS ELECTED TO EACH HOUSE AGREEING THERETO: That the following is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Arkansas, and upon being submitted to the electors of the state for approval or rejection at the next general election for Representatives and Senators, if a majority of the electors voting thereon at the election adopt the amendment, the amendment shall become a part of the Constitution of the State of Arkansas, to wit: SECTION 1. INTENT. The intent of this amendment to the Arkansas Constitution is to encourage job creation, job expansion, and economic development. SECTION 2. Arkansas Constitution, Article 12, § 5, is amended to read as follows: § 5. Political subdivisions not to become stockholders in or lend credit to private corporations — Exceptions. (a) No county, city, town or other municipal corporation, shall become a stockholder in any company, association, or corporation; or obtain or appropriate money for, or loan its credit to, any corporation, association, institution or individual. (b) However, a county, city, town, or other municipal corporation may obtain or appropriate money for a corporation, association, institution, or individual to: (1) Finance economic development projects; or (2) Provide economic development services. (c) As used in this section: (1) “Economic development projects” means the land, buildings, furnishings, equipment, facilities, infrastructure, and improvements that are required or suitable for the development, retention, or expansion of: (A) Manufacturing, production, and industrial facilities; (B) Research, technology, and development facilities; (C) Recycling facilities; (D) Distribution centers; (E) Call centers; (F) Warehouse facilities; (G) Job training facilities; and (H) Regional or national corporate headquarters facilities; (2) “Economic development services” means: (A) Planning, marketing, and strategic advice and counsel regarding job recruitment, job development, job retention, and job expansion; (B) Supervision and operation of industrial parks or other such properties; and (C) Negotiation of contracts for the sale or lease of industrial parks or other such properties; and (3) “Infrastructure” means: (A) Land acquisition; (B) Site preparation; (C) Road and highway improvements; (D) Rail spur, railroad, and railport construction; (E) Water service; (F) Wastewater treatment; (G) Employee training which may include equipment for such purpose; and (H) Environmental mitigation or reclamation. (d) The General Assembly, by a three-fourths vote of each house, may amend the provisions of subsections (b) and (c) of this section so long as the amendments are germane to this section and consistent with its policy and purposes. SECTION 3. Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 62, § 1(b), concerning local capital improvement bonds, is amended to read as follows: (b) The limit of the principal amount of bonded indebtedness of the municipality or county which may be outstanding and unpaid at the time of issuance of any bonds secured by a tax on real or personal property, except for bonds issued for industrial development purposes economic development projects pursuant to Section 2 hereof, shall be a sum equal to ten percent (10%) for a county or twenty percent (20%) for a municipality of the total assessed value for tax purposes of real and personal property in the county or municipality, as determined by the last tax assessment. SECTION 4. Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 62, § 2, is amended to read as follows: § 2. Issuance of bonds to secure and develop industry — Levy of tax — Suspension of collection — Limit on tax levy. (a) In addition to the authority for bonded indebtedness set forth in Section 1, any municipality or county may, with the consent of the majority of the voters voting on the question at an election held for that purpose, issue bonds in sums approved by such majority at that election for the purpose of financing facilities for the securing and developing of industry economic development projects within or near the county or municipality holding the election.

(b) To provide for payment of principal and interest of the bonds issued pursuant to the section, as they mature, the municipality or county may levy a special tax, not to exceed five (5) mills on the dollar of the taxable real and personal property therein. However, the municipality or county may, from time to time, suspend the collection of such annual levy when not required for the payment of its bonds. In no event shall any parcel of real and personal taxable property be subject to a special tax levied under the authority of this Section in excess of five (5) mills for bonds issued under this Section. (c) Other taxes may be authorized by the General Assembly or the legislative body to retire the bonds. (d) As used in this section: (1) “Economic development projects” means the land, buildings, furnishings, equipment, facilities, infrastructure, and improvements that are required or suitable for the development, retention, or expansion of: (A) Manufacturing, production, and industrial facilities; (B) Research, technology, and development facilities; (C) Recycling facilities; (D) Distribution centers; (E) Call centers; (F) Warehouse facilities; (G) Job training facilities; and (H) Regional or national corporate headquarters facilities; and (2) “Infrastructure” means: (A) Land acquisition; (B) Site preparation; (C) Road and highway improvements; (D) Rail spur, railroad, and railport construction; (E) Water service; (F) Wastewater treatment; (G) Employee training which may include equipment for such purpose; and (H) Environmental mitigation or reclamation. (e) The General Assembly, by a three-fourths vote of each house, may amend the provisions of subsection (d) of this section so long as the amendments are germane to this section and consistent with its policy and purposes. SECTION 5. Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 62, § 3, is repealed. § 3. Sale of bonds — Procedure. The bonds described in Section 2 hereof shall be sold only at public sale after twenty (20) days advertisement in a newspaper having a bona fide circulation in the municipality or county issuing such bonds; provided, however, that the municipality or county may exchange such bonds for bonds of like amount, rate or interest, and length of issue. SECTION 6. Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 62, § 5, is amended to read as follows: § 5. Special tax constitutes special fund — Disbursement of surplus. The special tax for payment of bonded indebtedness authorized in Sections 1 and 2 hereof shall constitute a special fund pledged as security for the payment of such indebtedness. The special tax shall never be extended for any other purpose, nor collected for any greater length of time than necessary to retire such bonded indebtedness, except that tax receipts in excess of the amount required to retire the debt according to its terms may, subject to covenants entered into with the holders of the bonds, be pledged as security for the issuance of additional bonds if authorized by the voters. The tax for such additional bonds shall terminate within the time provided for the tax originally imposed. Upon retirement of the bonded indebtedness, any surplus tax collections which may have accumulated shall be transferred to the general funds of the municipality or county. SECTION 7. Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 62, § 9, is amended to read as follows: § 9. Joint project of various governing bodies — Compact agreement elections. (a) Whenever two or more cities of the First or Second Class, or incorporated towns, and/or one or more counties and the school districts therein, desire to join together in a combined effort to secure and develop industries economic development projects within one or more of such cities, towns, counties, and share in the increased revenues estimated to be received by the city, town, or county, or school district, in which the industry or industries economic development project or projects are to be located, they may, upon adoption by the governing bodies of each such city, town, school district, or county, enter into a compact setting forth the terms by which each of the participating cities, towns, school districts, and counties is to share in the revenues to be derived from the location of an industrial plant economic development project within the compact area through the combined efforts of the various participating cities, towns, school districts, and counties. Upon adoption of such compact by the governing bodies of the participating cities, towns, school districts, and/or counties, the county court of each of the counties involved shall cause a special election to be called within not more than forty-five (45) days from the date of the filing of such compact with the county court. At such special election, the qualified electors of each of the cities, towns, school districts, and counties shall vote on whether to approve the compact and the method of sharing in increased revenues to be derived by the city, school district, and/or county in which the proposed industry economic development project is to be located among the various participating cities, towns, counties, and school districts. The ballot at such election shall be in substantially the following form: “FOR the establishment of an industrial economic development compact and the sharing of revenues to be derived from additional taxes to be generated by new industries economic development projects ____ AGAINST the establishment of an industrial economic development compact and the sharing of revenues to be derived from additional taxes

KYLA HORTON

JR MOORE to be generated by new industries economic development projects ____” Said election shall be conducted in accordance with the election laws of this State, and the results thereof tabulated and certified to the County Clerk in the manner now provided by law. If a majority of the qualified electors voting on the question vote in favor of the creation of the compact, and the sharing of revenues to be derived from new industries economic development projects located in the compact area, the said compact shall be implemented in accordance with the terms thereof. If a majority of the qualified electors voting on said issue vote against issue at said special election, no additional election on said issue may be held within one (1) year from the date of said election. The results of said election shall be proclaimed by the county court of each of the counties in which the county and/or cities and towns, or school districts, are located. The results of said election shall be conclusive unless attacked in the courts within thirty (30) days. (b) As used in this section: (1) “Economic development projects” means the land, buildings, furnishings, equipment, facilities, infrastructure, and improvements that are required or suitable for the development, retention, or expansion of: (A) Manufacturing, production, and industrial facilities; (B) Research, technology, and development facilities; (C) Recycling facilities; (D) Distribution centers; (E) Call centers; (F) Warehouse facilities; (G) Job training facilities; and (H) Regional or national corporate headquarters facilities; and (2) “Infrastructure” means: (A) Land acquisition; (B) Site preparation; (C) Road and highway improvements; (D) Rail spur, railroad, and railport construction; (E) Water service; (F) Wastewater treatment; (G) Employee training which may include equipment for such purpose; and (H) Environmental mitigation or reclamation. (c) The General Assembly, by a three-fourths vote of each house, may amend the provisions of subsection (b) of this section so long as the amendments are germane to this section and consistent with its policy and purposes. SECTION 8. Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 82, is amended to read as follows: (a) In order for the State of Arkansas to effectively compete for large economic development projects, the Arkansas General Assembly, meeting in special or regular session, may authorize the Arkanas Arkansas Development Finance Authority to issue general obligation bonds to finance infrastructure or other needs to attract large economic development projects. (b) Bonds may be issued for an amount up to five percent (5%) of state general revenues collected during the most recent fiscal year. (c)(b) Infrastructure needs may include, but are not limited to: (1) Land acquisition; (2) Site preparation; (3) Road and highway improvements; (4) Rail spur, railroad, and railport construction; (5) water Water service; (5)(6) Wastewater treatment; (6)(7) Employee training which may include equipment for such purpose; (7)(8) Environmental mitigation or reclamation; and (8)(9) Training and research facilities and the necessary equipment therefore. (d)(c) The General Assembly may authorize the issuance of bonds bearing the full faith and credit of the State of Arkansas if the prospective employer planning an economic development project is eligible under criteria established by law. (e)(d) The bonds shall be paid for in full by general or special revenues appropriated by the General Assembly until the bonds have been retired and all obligations associated with the issuance of the bonds have been met. (f)(e) Bonds may be issued under this amendment pursuant to an act of the General Assembly without voter approval. SECTION 9. SEVERABILITY. The provisions of this amendment are severable, and if any should be held invalid, the remainder shall stand. SECTION 10. BALLOT TITLE AND POPULAR NAME. When this proposed amendment is submitted to the electors of this state on the general election ballot: (1) The title of this Joint Resolution shall be the ballot title; and (2) The popular name shall be “An Amendment to the Arkansas Constitution Concerning Job Creation, Job Expansion, and Economic Development. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I HAVE HEREUNTO SET MY HAND AND FIXED THE OFFICIAL SEAL OF THE OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE ON THIS 1ST DAY OF MAY, 2016. MARK MARTIN SECRETARY OF STATE STATE OF ARKANSAS

WHITE RIVER JOURNAL, THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 2016

Our Turkey Hunt . . . By Kenny James On a recent trip to Ottawa, Kansas, my son, Hunter, and I met Shane and Rivers Berry of Des Arc, for a weekend turkey hunt. On Saturday morning, Shane and I hunted together and Hunter hunted by himself. Shane and I heard two turkey’s gobble and headed their way but none of us had good luck. So, we decided to try another spot that Shane nick-named ‘moo hill’ and to my surprise, there he was blown up like a balloon-pretty as they get and had 4 hens with him. Hunter dropped Shane and I off and headed to where Shane calls the “bone yard” to check it out for more birds to hunt. Shane and I snuck within 80 yards of the birds and Shane was able to seal the deal with one single shot at 48 steps. The smile on his face as I took the picture of Shane on “moo hill” and his first gobbler sporting a 10.5 inch beard and approx 1.25 Spurs and a weight of approx 20 pounds. We all regrouped back at camp, celebrated with Rivers, as she chose to sleep in, and just enjoy the awesome campground and God’s great outdoors. After our celebration and many pictures, we went to a local restaurant for breakfast and enjoyed the rest of the day chasing more turkeys. Later on in the day, we decided to put my boat in the lake for the morning hunt and meet up at the bone yard. However, we got our wires crossed and I went to one place and Shane another. But we still enjoyed our afternoon hunt. We had a nice campfire and reminisced about our days hunt and tactics for the morning hunt.

Sunday morning, Shane, Hunter and I went to the lake but never heard any gobbles at all. After seeing numerous gobblers on Saturday, I decided it was time to go back to the barricade spot and as you can read we have nicknames for most of our locations. It didn't take us long to locate several birds and we all headed in different directions. Shane and I both tagged out that morning and we were done for the 2016 turkey season in Kansas. I have to give many, many thanks to my best friend, my buddy and my father, the late Jerry James. He took me on my first turkey hunt many years ago in the Scotland,AR area known as Gulf Mountain. I was never able to harvest a turkey for several years but my dad never gave up trying to teach me how it was done. Several years hunting in the Marianna area known as the St. Francis National Forrest, my dad called up my first gobbler for me and that's one moment I'll never forget. Being able to pass on the same experience to my son, Hunter James of Jonesboro, AR. Being able to pass on to my son, like my dad did, means the world to me. I now live in Tunica,MS. I work for Home Oil Company of the mighty huge town of Lula,MS. I'm a local tanker fuel delivery driver delivering mostly farm diesel to local farmers @ 7500 gallons at a time. My boss, James Mitchell, is my best friend and I enjoy most of the time working with him. I live very very close to Lake Tunica in the Mississippi boondocks. Have deer and turkey in my yard daily and love it. Kenny James, left and Shane Berry

Prairie County Jail Count The following inmates are incarcerated in the Prairie County Jail at Des Arc as of Tuesday, May 31, 2016, according to Sheriff Gary Burnett: Rocha, Jimmy Jesus, 24, Hold for Another Department. Intake date April 4, 2016. Branch, Aaron Antwon, 32, charged with Possession of Controlled Substance x2 and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia-Class A Misdemeanor. Intake date March 17, 2016. Washington, Earl, 48, charged with Criminal Mischief. Intake date December 28, 2015. Albizu, James, 47, chargeed with Possession of Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver. Intake date March 24, 2016. Enzor, David Mark, 56, charged with Furnishing Prohibited Articles. Commitment. Intake date March 7, 2016. Jones, Bobby Joe, 56, charged with Forgery, Theft of Property and Habitual Offender. Intake date March 3, 2016. Dulaney, Malary L., 31, charged with Kidnapping and Terroristic ThreateningFelony. Intake date December 19, 2015. Oglesbee, Lisa Carol, 53, charged with Probation Revocation Intake date February 13, 2016. Allen, Wallace, 69, Commitment. Intake date February 24, 2016. Figueroa, Frank, 36, charged with Possession with Intent to Deliver, Possession of Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver and Fleeing-Felony. Intake date March 25, 2016. Bevell, Robert Lynn, 22,

Commitment.. Intake date April 6, 2016. Walls, Johnny Joe, 38, charged with Possession of Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Intake date April 13, 2016. Monroe, Traci, 23, Commitment. Intake date May 5, 2016. McClinton, Tyrone, 40, charged with Failure to Pay Fine and Cost. Intake date May 7, 2016. Paulman, Tyler Jacob, 25, charged with Probation Violation. Intake date May 11, 2016. Doss, Myesha, 23, charged with Failure to Appear. Intake date May 16, 2016. Elliott, Jonathan R., 28, charged with Failure to Appear. Intake date May 17, 2016. Hill, Jason Shannon, 34, charged with Failure to Pay Fine and Cost. Intake date May 15, 2016. Miller, Donald Ray, 29, Commitment. Intake date May 10, 2016. Nady, Timothy Wayne, 36, charged with Careless Driving, Obstructing Governmental Operations, DWIThird, Disorderly Conduct, Drinking on Highway, Carrying a Gun/Knife/Club as Weapon and other offenses. Intake date May 14, 2016. Marcum, Ronnie, 33, charged with Theft of Property x2. Intake date May 16, 2016. Metcalf, Nicoe Jerel, 27, charged with Probation Violation. Intake date May 10, 2016. Ramierez, Jose Rios, 31, charged with Possession of Controlled Substance, No Driver License and Driving without Insurance. Intake

date May 14, 2016. Smith, Hairl Perry, 36, charged with Parole Violation, Fleeing, Carless Driving, Refusal to Submit, Defective Equipment, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and DWI-First. Intake date May 21, 2016. Piety, Shaina, 31, Hold for Another Department. Intake date May 18, 2016. Hourston, Glen E., 64, charged with Criminal Trespass and Disorderly Conduct. Intake date May 22, 2016. McGee, Nickey A., 54, charged with Reckless Driving, Leaving Scene of Accident, Disorderly Conduct, Drinking on Highway, DWIThird and Terroristic Threatening. Intake date May 19, 2016. Polk, Anthony Todd, 41, Hold for Another Department. Intake date May 22, 2016. Mitchell, George W., 37, charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia x2. Intake date May 25, 2016. Noble, Spencer Jordan, 22, charged with Failure to Appear. Intake date May 29, 2016. Smith, Raymond Cordell, 44, charged with Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Driving on Suspended Driver License, DWI-3 and Refusal to Submit. Intake date May 28, 2016. Ward, Jacob Edward, 25, charged with Battery-First Degree. Intake date May 27, 2016. Williams, Thornell A., 31, charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia-Class A Misdemeanor. Intake date May 28, 2016.

Di str i ct Co u r t Due to the Memorial Day Holiday, there were no District Court hearings. District Court hearings will resume Monday, June 6, 2016.

Uncle Jerry’s 201 W. Main St. Des Arc, AR

OPEN; Friday: 1 to 5 Saturday: 9 to 12

In the Circuit Court of the Northern District Probate Division In the Matter of the Estate of Betty Lou Stine, Deceased....................................No. PR-16-11 Last known address of decedent: 602 S. 4th St. Des Arc, AR 72040 Date of Death: May 16, 2016 AN AFFIDAVIT FOR COLLECTIONS On May 24, 2016, an Affidavit for Collection of a small estate was filed with respect to the estate of Betty Lou Stine deceased, with the Clerk of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Prairie County, Arkansas under Arkansas Code Ann. Sec. 2841-101. The real property listed in the Affidavit is: N1/2 Lots 1 and 2, Block 69,Watkins in Section 11, Township 04, North Range 05 West, Prairie County, Arkansas All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, properly verified, to the distributee within 30 days from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they will be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in this estate. Louis Stine,Distributee 2301 Normandy Searcy, AR 72143 501-593-1325 6/2/2c

Prairie Count y Cour thouse News The following information was obtained from the records in the Prairie County Courthouses in Des Arc and DeValls Bluff on Tuesday, May 31, 2016: Land Transfers Warranty Deed Kit Todd and Peggy Todd, Grantors, hand paid by Kevin Todd, Grantee, the following described lands situated in the Southern District of Prairie County: A parcel of land lying in the E 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of Section Eight, T1N, R4W. Warranty Deed Kit Todd and Peggy Todd, Grantors, hand paid by Jeri Todd DeVore, Grantee, the following described lands situated in the Southern District of Prairie County: A parcel of land lying in the E 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of Section Eight, T1N, R4W. Warranty Deed Kit Todd and Peggy Todd, Grantors, hand paid by Kendra Beth Willeford, Grantee, the following described lands situated in the Southern District of Prairie County: A parcel of land lying in the E 1/2 of the

SW 1/4 of Section Eight, T1N, R4W. Quitclaim Deed Stephen J. Carper and Anna M. Carper, Grantors, hand paid by The Stephen J. and Anna M. Carper Living Trust, Grantees, the following described lands situated in Prairie County: Part of the SW 1/4, NE 1/4 of Section 30, T5N, R7W containing 1.9 acres, more or less. Warranty Deed Thomas O. Thurgood, Sr. and Zelma D. Thurgood, Grantors, hand paid by David H. Edwards and Bobbi Jo Edwards, Grantees, the following described lands in the County of Prairie, State of Arkansas: A part of the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 29, T4N, R7W. Warranty Deed Cathy A. McArthur, Grantor, hand paid by David L. Chandler, Grantee, the following lands lying in Prairie County, Arkansas: Part of the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 32, T4N, R6W and including the following easement for ingress and egress to and from subject tract: Part of the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section Five, T3N, R6W.

1/14/4p

SERVICE DIRECTORY ADVERTISE IN SERVICE DIRECTORY . . . SAVE $2 EVERY WEEK

Custom Irrigation

2” x 2 col Ad - $10 Per Week (Regular $12) Run 4 Weeks

Irrigation System Installation & Repairs 3/31/cc

If YOU see NEWS (Items of local interest) HAPPENING, Please call us!

Irrigation Systems Contractor Exp e all at erie m ti

Tel: (870) 256-3104 (870) 256-3070 Hwy 11 (4 miles north of Des Arc) Bill and Shaley Calhoun, Owners

nce d

White River Journal 870-256-4254

Express yourself perfectly with flowers and gifts from

Lynn’s Flowers & Gifts

16th & Main Street - Des Arc

870-256-3191 - 870-256-1399

1/14/4p

Agricultural Needs

4/30/4p

12/17/6 mosp

ee Fr

See Color items this page Online

WHITE RIVER JOURNAL, THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 2016

CLASSIFIEDS, SERVICES, LEGALS Real Estate

Now Is the Time to Buy!! INTEREST RATES ARE LOW! HUNTERS’ DREAM! Fish out the back door!! Cabin on the Lake, Lot Leased. 3 Large Rooms, plus kitchen, 1 bth, 300 sq/ ft. screened porch; Floating Boat Dock (2 boats) Horn Lake...............................................$37,000. Commer Property, 2000 sq. ft. bldg, plus Stg. Bldg. K & B Lane..........$75,000. 3 Bdr. 2 Ba. 1612 sq ft, .73 acre, Hwy. 38 E. ......... NEW LISTING....... $45,000. 3 Bdr, 1.5 Ba, 2306 sq. ft, 411 Pike..............................REDUCED ....... $75,000. 2 Bdr. 1 Ba, Remodeled, Storm Shelter, 108 Whippoorwill.................. $44,000. 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.

Are you a MEDICAID recipient in need of HOME CARE?

Since 1985

Call (877) 854-7707 Today! Our Services Include Housekeeping | Laundry | Errands Meal Preparation | Medication Reminders | Personal Care Services

Now Serving Clients In Your Area

Are you a caregiver with Medicaid experience? Call today to see how to make more money doing what you love!

See these listings at www.ezmls.com

LIST WITH US - FOR SURE SALE! Janice Huffstickler,Broker

DES ARC REALTY

1304 Main Street - Des Arc, Ar 72040 - 870-256-5223

In the Circuit Court of the Northern District of Prairie County, Arkansas Justin C. Collins and Ashley D. Collins............................................................Plaintiffs vs. 59N CV-16-14 Althea Lumpkin.........................................................Defendants Graydon Lumpkin, Eugene Lumpkin, Pauline Lumpkin Betzner; and Any Heirs, Known or Unknown, of T. B. Lumpkin, Deceased And Lot 9 of Moore Hays Addition to The City of Des Arc, Northern District of Prairie County, Arkansas NOTICE OF QUIET TITLE ACTION Comes Janell Taylor, Circuit Clerk of Prairie County, and gives notice that a Complaint to Quiet Title was filed in this Court on the 5th day of April, 2016, in which the Plaintiffs, Justin C. Collins and Ashley D. Collins, were seeking to quiet title in property described as follows, to-wit: Lot 9 of Block 9 of Moore Hays Addition to the City of Des Arc, Northern District, Prairie County, Arkansas All persons claiming any interest in the land or a lien thereon are hereby notified to appear in court or file an objection and show cause why the title of Petitioners should not be quieted and confirmed. Given this 26th day of April, 2016 Rebecca Hayley, Circuit Clerk Prairie County, Arkansas By Rhonda Cheshier, Deputy Clerk 5/12/4c

LOST DOG If anyone has seen or found my dog - please contact Rick Dixon, 870-256-5768, or Terri Carter at 501-266-0546 Number on Dog Tag: 501-266-2792 Answers to KILO

Need to . . .

BUY IT ? SELL IT ? FIND IT ? We Can Help!

CLASSIFIED AD RATE $6.00 Minimum 25 Words Or Less - Extra Words: 15c Ea. Call 870-256-4254

SC RAP B UYER LEON INMAN WILL PAY TOP PRICES for Scrap Metal, Grain Bins, Vehicles, anything salvagable, etc. Call 501-8589367. 5/19/cc

White River Journal

Stars & Stripes Festival June 10th & 11th Downtown Tyronza, AR

Carnival - $10 armbands 4 - 10 p.m., June 9th & 10th Veterans dinner, fireworks, parade, arts & crafts, food vendors, games and contest with prizes for children and adults throughout the day and a performance by the Crowley’s Ridge Cloggers. Live Music Featuring Friday Night – Tanner Brown, Saturday – The 106th Ceremonial Army Band, Wolf Pack Band, Jake Lung Band, Rip Curtis Band and The ShotGunBillys. For a complete schedule of events, contact the Tyronza City Hall at 870-487-2168.

This ad paid for in part by AR Dept. of Parks & Tourism. For more information on festivals in Arkansas, visit Arkansas.com.

Attention: Subscribers Please check the expiration date on your newspaper. The mailing label on your newspaper each week shows the Due (EXPIRATION) date of your Journal. A typical mailing label is illustrated below. Your expiration date is in the circled area on your label. It is a six digit number showing month, day and year of expiration. The expiration date is in the same location on all mail labels. Renewals: In County, $15; Out of County/in Arkansas, $25; out of Arkansas, $30.

HELP WANTED

Entry Level Heavy Equipment Operator Career. Get Trained - Get Certified - Get Hired! Bulldozers, Backhoes & Excavators. Immediate Lifetime Job Placement. VA Benefits. National Average $18.00 - $22.00. 1-866362-6497.

CNA’s & PCA’s Want to earn more money as a caregiver? Set your own rate and schedule.

Call Superior Senior Care Now! 1-877-854-7707 SuperiorSeniorCare.com HELP WANTED TRUCK DRIVERS

We’re looking for a few good drivers.

Join Our Team! $5000 Sign on bonus Drivers are home every weekend Great benefits, paid holidays & miles New equipment. Dry vans Local family owned & operated Must be 23 years of age and have a valid class A Commercial Drivers License. 2 years over the road experience is a must.

With You for the Long Haul ThompsonTrans.net or call (501) 228-8800

We appreciate you as a reader of the White River Journal - some for decades, others for years. We want to continue sending you the news from Des Arc and the local area, but requirements and costs prohibit sending it without payment. Thanking you for being a Journal reader.

White River Journal 870-256-4254

The 13th annual Arkansas Fire Boat School training event takes place Saturday, June 4th at DeGray Lake. 55 boats, and over 250 people are registered to train, participate, volunteer, and instruct. Crews from 43 Arkansas fire departments/emergency response agencies attend to complete live scenarios at DeGray Lake and the nearby Caddo River. Scenarios include: Wildland Fire Scenario, Medical Scenario w/victims in boat prop, Plane Crash w/simulated fire, Boat De-Watering, Tanker Refill, and a Defensive Driving Serpentine Course. Attending crews (listed below) complete a rigorous day of exercises designed by leaders in emergency response including the Arkansas Forestry Commission, Arkansas Game & Fish Commission, Arkansas Fire Academy, LifeNet, Air Evac, and a host of fire departments from across the state.

Call Eva or Neil at 1-800-569-8762 to place your ad here!

An event honoring our Military Personnel & Veterans.

Des Arc, Arkansas

YARD SALE: Friday and Saturday, June 3 & 4, 8 am - 12. at 1210 Erwin St., home of Garri Lynn Hambrick. p

STATEWIDE CLASSIFIEDS

Celebrating Tyronza’s 90th Anniversary!

424 Main Street

FOR SALE: ‘93 Toyota, needs timing chain and battery. Body good. First $300 take it. Call 501-323-4502. 5/19/2p

Week of 05-30-16

Before 5:00 pm, Tuesday

$12.00

YARD SALE

Arkansas Fire Boat School – Live Water/Fire Emergency Scenario Training Event

$50.00 REWARD

Place an ad in this space for

AU TOMO TI VE

Drivers- OWNER OPERATORS ONLY! 80% Gross on Flatbed Freight! Home Weekends. Permits Provided. File/Pay Fuel Taxes. Owner Operators Lease Today! CDL-A, 25 yrs., 2 years OTR experience 870-336-9051. FedEx Ground Contractor Needing CDL Drivers - Teams! Dedicated Runs! Must have 1 yr OTR exp. •Health Insurance After 90 Days •Annual Safety Bonus • Vacation Time After 1 Yr •Call 731-780-0948 Day or Night.

DRIVERS - East Ar area

FedEx Ground

*STARTING PAY 50 CPM* NEED ASAP! TEAM RUNS! . FedEx Ground Contractor is

currently looking for Class A CDL drivers for team runs.

SIGNING BONUS ON DAY ONE.

Will receive premium mileage pay and great benefits for these positions. HOME 2 DAYS PER WEEK. Apply today. Must have 1 yr. of experience, and be able to get doubles endorsement. Call/text for more info. 870-754-5100 or

email: drivenow@outlook.com MISCELLANEOUS

Protect your home with fully customizable security and 24/7 monitoring right from your smartphone. Receive up to $1500 in equipment, free (restrictions apply). Call 1-800-810-4482.

WANTED 10 Homes needing METAL ROOFS, SIDING OR WINDOWS. The Government has set aside UP TO $25,000 PER HOUSEHOLD FOR THESE IMPROVEMENTS! Save Hundreds of dollars!!!! *Free estimate. Payments $59/Mo. No money down. Senior and Military Discounts. 1- 866-668-8681*wac

FOR SALE

SAWMILLS from only $4,397.00 - MAKE & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock - ready to ship. FREE info/DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com 1-800-578-1363 ext: 300N.

Panther Creek Carports Rated for 90 mph winds & 20 lbs snow loads

AUCTION FARM & CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AUCTION Thurs. - Fri, June 9th-10th • 9AM 2408 Hwy 64 West Wynne, AR 72396 Equipment to sell at this auction? Equip. Accepted through Tues. June 7. 10% BP on first $2500 ea. item sold, $250 max BP per item. Live Online bidding @

proxibid.com Details: www.witcherauctions.com 870-238-1400 AALB#’s 2100, 2101

Save the Date! AUCTION

Sat. June 4 • 10am 27010 Hwy 107, Cabot, AR 72023 Lots of great items! SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE! Details: auctionzip.com ID #35576 107auctionblock.com

Cory Nicholson, AR lic #2447 501-985-SOLD

Terms: 10% Buyer’s Premium up to $10,000. 5% Buyer’s Premium over $10,000

AUCTION SAT., JUNE 4, 2016 111 CRESTVIEW DRIVE PANGBURN, AR • 72121

Personal Property @10 A.M. Real Estate @ 11 A.M.

13 Acres M/L in 3 tracts, combination and whole Double wide-Storm Shelter Storage Bldgs. Barn, Ponds, Fenced, more only 2 miles from Little Red River Landing, Lawn & Garden Equip, Tools, Household, More. Terms- Picts-Infowww.nealdavisauctioneers.com or auctionzip.com ID 19078. 501-940-2138 or JasonDavis at 501-454-3382 Neal Davis Auction & Realty Co. AALB #1 PB6564

TRAINING/EDUCATION

Become a Driver for CR England!

Trained to Drive in less than 30 days.

DRIVER TRAINEES Needed NOW!

Classes Start Every Monday! Lodging Provided!

10’x20’x7’

Factory Direct

$598

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND through June 15th | Free Delivery

Call 1-501-835-7222 OD Funk Manufacturing Inc. Sherwood, AR | Since 1976

SWEET CORN Coming Soon Order Now!

PINE BLUFF TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOL, INC. The RIGHT TRAINING for Today’s Trucking Industry.

CALL TODAY!

1-800-954-4981

www.pbtds.net lic. by ASBPCE

MOBILE/ MANUFACTURED HOMES

Mobile Homes with acreage. Ready to move in. Lots of room, 3Br 2Ba. Quick and easy owner financing (subject to credit approval). No renters. 501-5883300.

ADOPTION

Esau Farms

870-382-5738 or 870-382-2623 EsauSweetCorn.com

ADOPTION: WARM, FUN Mom and Dad eager to cherish and provide your baby love and happiness forever. We are your perfect choice. Expenses Paid. Christina and Michael (877)2981945.

I T E

V E R

U R N A L

U R S D A Y

STEAMBOAT DAYS SCHEDULE 6:00 pm Carnival Opens 7:00 pm Miss Steamboat Days Beauty Pageant at Elementary School

Friday June 3 Lucas Childress Band will be on stage at 6 p.m. Friday

Saturday June 4 5:00 am- Bass Tournament 8:00 am - BBQ Cook Off Starts 9:00 am- Arts and Crafts Open Bale Chevrolet Truck Display Main Street NASCAR WILL BE HERE!!!Main Street 10:00 am Food Vendors Open 11:00- children's Eggs-travaganza Across from Dondie's 1:00 pm Carnival Opens BBQ Judging Monster Truck Rides 2:00 pm- Tractor Pull River Bank 4:00 pm- J.R.Moore ( courthouse stage) 5:30 pm - Duck Calling Contest-River Bank 5:30 pm- Miss Carla's Dance Group 6:00 pm - Prison Band 7:00 pm - Giving away a Paul Holloway Duck Call 8:00 pm - Senior Citizens Drawing for Quilt 8:00 pm - Kyla Horton Singing ( Austin, Texas) 9:00 pm - 1st Annual GLOW WALK 9:15 pm - Deep South Band Street Dance 10:30 pm FIREWORKS !!!!

2016

STEAMBOAT DAYS SPONSOR LIST

Thursday June 2

Arts and crafts open Food vendors open Bale Chevrolet Trucks Display- Main Street 3:00 pm - Cool 104 will live in the Park 6:00 pm - Festival opens Opening Prayer by Brother Kenneth Ripper Monster Truck Rides Open Lucas Childress Band Carnival opens 7:30 pm Brad Knupp Band 9:00 pm Giving away Paul Holloway Duck Call 9:15 Highway 124 Band Street Dance

U N E

MONSTER TRUCK RIDES: Sponsored by Farm Bureau - Rides will be Friday Night, Saturday and Saturday Night during Steamboat Days

Interstate Batteries NASCAR will be on Display Saturday, Main Street Sponsored by Harveyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Garage

Farmers and Merchants Bank Merchants and Planters Bank Harvey's Garage Dondie's White River Princess City of Des Arc Tri-County Farmers Garth Hardware City Market Riceland Foods Palace Drug Car City Bell's AG Everett GMC Greenway Equipment D 3 Auto Sales Des Arc Chamber of Commerce Chestnut's Garage Chunky Munky Darrell Saul Farms Cornerstone Partnership Ringlo Supermarket Crop Production Services Lynn's Flowers and Gifts GreenpointAg Paul Guess and Company Matt Sanner Eric Kennedy P.A Patterson Hardwood John Stephens NoNo's Liquor Gary Burnett Prairie County Sheriff Des Arc Auto and AG Des Arc Nursing and Rehab Knupp Service Company Jeffery Reidhar Johnny Reidhar Bust-A-Duck Guide Service V.O Calhoun Rick & Rochelle Johnson TJ's Kitchen Russell McKay Reidhar Enterprizes Ridout Lumber Company Tortuga's Mexican Grill White River Journal Bale Chevrolet M Triple J Sanitation Prairie County Road Dept

31 ST STEAMBOAT ANNUAL

DAYS

Thursday, Friday and Saturday

June 2, 3 & 4

a nt e g a P ty * Beau al iv * Carn Band n * Priso orton H * Kyla AR C S A N * nce a D t e ors * Stre d n e V & * Food rks o * Firew alk W * Glow Activities * Youth

Downtown Des Arc

Come - Join the Fun!