White river journal, june 9, 2016

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P U B L IS HE D E A C H T H U R S D A Y S I N C E 1 9 0 7 TH UR SDAY, JUN E 9, 2016

“A FREE P RESS AND A FREE P EOPLE - A N UNBEATABLE TEAM ” D ES A RC, A RKANSAS (C OUNTY S EAT ) P RAIRIE C OUNTY

Our Milky Way galaxy appearing as the concentrated cluster of stars in middle of sky about midnight Saturday, June 4. The light at horizon was coming from nearby small communities, as fog formed over the Buffalo River in foreground (Photo and description courtesy of Charlton McDaniel, member of Photographers of Arkansas)

Steamboat Days ends with a bang

ACTIVITIES CALENDAR DURING MONTH OF JUNE Des Arc Museum Hosts Outdoor Activities

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

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

SUN., JUNE 12, 4 PM Bible School Closing First Baptist Church SUN., JUNE 12, 4 PM Bible School Closing Lakeside Missionary Baptist Church

MON., JUNE 13, 12:05 Shea Wilson Cooking From the Garden Fair Grounds

TUES., JUNE 14, 12 NOON Des Arc Lions Club Methodist Church

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 FRI., JUNE 17, 10 AM Grand Re-opening State Farm Office In Des Arc TUES., JUNE 21, 7 PM Des Arc City Council City Hall

Kathryn Warwick Miss Steamboat Days

The 31st annual Steamboat Days festival closed with a bang Saturday night -the bang was a flurry of exciting fireworks display.

Festival Chairman T. J. Nelson, commenting on the 31st annual event said, “Everything really went well. We had great crowds Saturday and Saturday night. People commented on how good the band “Deep South” was on the closing night. The rains hurt our attendance some Friday night.”

Commenting on the carnival setup, Nelson said, “We don’t have a say in what they set up. They did let us choose the swings over the ferris wheel which accounted for the ferris wheel not being set up - it was an either or.”

Chairman Nelson complimented the committee.

“They all are easy to work with and they did their jobs

well.”

“The bass tournament was the best ever,” Nelson said, “There were 16 boats out in that event.”

Nelson further commented, “I have not heard any griping. A lot of people have called to tell me they want me to chair the event another year.” Nelson said, “I am taking some time to rest and will make that decision later.” She has chaired the event ten of the 31 years.

The three-day event included a pageant to select Miss Steamboat Days on Thursday evening; carnival and bands Friday night, and a full day and evening of activities on Saturday.

A young man who is now 40 years old, commented this week, “I was staying in Des Arc when I was 11 years old, the first year, and I have always wanted to come back. It was so great.”

Steamboat Days’ ends with Saturday night fireworks

Search continues for missing 15-year old The Des Arc and surrounding communities were concerned at the news that a local teen has gone missing.

The subject of concern is Jenna Grace Keith, 15 years old, who went missing around midnight on Friday, June 3, from her home in Biscoe.

She had just been in her parents’ room asking for a flashlight but it did not seem unusual to her parents, Mike and Janet Keith.

Jenna was last seen wearing a pink shirt, blue jeans and black Nike sneakers. She is 5’6” and

weighs around 120 pounds, has hazel eyes and dark brown hair.

According to her parents, she left a note that said, “Dear mom and dad, I hope you find this note.

Sorry about everything. I know where I’m going so bye for now.” She took a duffle bag full of clothes with her.

Jenna is a student at Des Arc High School, is on the Jr. High Track team and participates in the high school band.

She has had no contact with her parents or friends since her disappearance.

It has been reported that the last pings from her cellphone were from a tower off Eoff-Conder Road, Des Arc, but this encompasses a 15-mile radius.

The Prairie County Sheriff’s office turned the case over to the Arkansas State Police on Saturday.

An Amber Alert has also been issued.

Family and friends have put out fliers, gone door to door asking if anyone had seen Jenna and have gone to social media just to get her photo and information out to the public.

The family said, “We will not stop searching for Jenna until she is home safe. Please help us find Jenna.”

A candlelight vigil is set for today, Thursday, June 9, Jenna’s sixteenth birthday, at 7:00 p.m. at the flag pole in front of the Prairie County Courthouse in Des Arc. If you have seen or know of Jenna’s whereabouts, you are asked to please contact the Prairie County Sheriff’s office at 870-256-4137 or contact the Arkansas State Police.

Jenna Keith

Obituaries Pg . 7

Jerry Brewer, 51, Stuttgart Billie Briggs, 75, Texas Buddy Burroughs, 81, Beebe J.R. Coffield, 71, Little Rock Lester Cole, 63, England Opal Cole, 85, England Kitty Eldridge, 78, Augusta Mary Hayes, 65, Humnoke Billy Jo Hefner, 87, Tennessee James Knoll, 89, Hot Springs H.L. McCall, 77, Hickory Plains Emma Jean Nannie, 73, Des Arc Marion Whittaker, 76, Des Arc

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View looking down on 31st Steamboat Days carnival and downtown Des Arc Saturday afternoon Drone photos courtesy of Casey Skarda (See Pg 15 for additional photo and link to video fly-over of Des Arc)

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WHITE RIVER JOURNAL, THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2016

E D I T O R I A L S

By Steve Barnes (Guest Writer) Long-time Print and Broadcast Journalist Copyright 2000: Editorial Associates, Inc.

“Ali”

(USPS 682-800)

I knew just enough about boxing to enter the ring once too often at the old Pine Bluff Boy’s Club, which is to say I had just enough sense to get knocked senseless in the very first seconds of my fourth “bout.” I had had only enough judgment to assess my opponent as a harmless rube until he helped me to my feet, sincerely concerned that I was okay. I would not answer the bell (there was none) for Round Two because Round One had lasted but about ten seconds, and since I was too dazed to throw in the towel (there were none) one of the club’s operatives tossed it for me, bless him.

Thus I’ve neither the knowledge nor the sense to judge whether Muhammad Ali was, in fact, “The Greatest” practitioner of what A.J. Liebling famously termed “the sweet science of bruising.” (If the rotund Liebling ever climbed between the ropes it was not as a participant but an observer, an astute one; his [begin ital] New Yorker [end ital] essays on boxing, published decades ago, are literature).

The literature of Ali in Arkansas is limited, the bulk of it detailing less his appearance at a University lecture series in 1969 than the furor surrounding it.

Some state senators had made fools of themselves with a resolution decrying the invitation to “Cassius Clay” and demanding it be rescinded. The University held firm, Ali spoke, and the sun rose the next day.

Since Ali’s passing there has been little if any mention of his second trip to Arkansas, some 30 years ago. He was retired from the ring, his proud but battered body failing him, the sweet science having bruised his brain into Parkinson’s disease. Ali was touring U.S. prisons, offering a spiritual message to inmates, and spent a couple hours at the Cummins unit.

He was, literally, unquotable.

I listened to a tape of Ali’s 20-minute delivery, listened to it again, and again, and again. Slowed the tape, which of course only made things worse; then speeded it, to no beneficial effect. Not a single intelligible sentence, few distinguishable words. If he still was “The Greatest” he no longer could proclaim it, even pronounce the syllables. Ali had, indeed, floated like a butterfly and stung like a bee. But he had also been stung, many, many times; and if an opponent’s glove had rarely put him down he had not floated to the canvas but crashed atop it.

The sparkle was in Ali’s eye that day, still, and the coy smile, open and almost boyish. But his every movement was halting, his gait uncertain. He remained a giant in the sport and the culture, yet was -smaller. Smaller, also, Ali’s retinue, just an aide or two.

The entourage of assistants and hangers-on of the glory days had long ago dispersed, along with the money, or much of it, donated or squandered or stolen. His trade, the “sport,” had sundered his magnificent frame and the leeches had drained his purse, but his pride remained. It would not be taken from him, could not be.

The literature of Ali includes the clinical, much of it depressing, some of it frightening. He had been warned by competent physicians, including specialists, that his brain had been slammed against his skull far too many times, that he should not even consider resuming his craft. Ali rejected their medical science for the sweet science. In this he was aided and abetted by a cabal of the greedy or fatuous or both, and the bell kept ringing, the blows kept landing and the money continued to flow, until it stopped.

When the news came that Ali could fight disease no longer I immediately thought of Arkansas’s premier practitioner of the sweet science, Jermain Taylor, troubled not only by his admittedly dangerous behavior but by the same maladies that afflicted The Greatest, brought on by an undeniably dangerous vocation.

Such was the testimony, in Taylor’s legal proceedings, from a doctor who made it clear he believed the Arkansan had no business pursuing the business of boxing. At last report Taylor, the criminal charges against him settled, was again in training, again absorbed by the sweet science, resolved to recapture the glory subsumed by excess and self-indulgence and, quite possibly, what might antiseptically be termed abnormal but deliberate cranial insult.

My fourth contest allowed me to say “no” to boxing because even then I never dreamed it was my future. Evidently there was no one in a position of authority to stop either Ali then, or Taylor now, from pursuing the past. Bitter it is, not sweet.

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O P I N I O N S

I F I H A D M Y W AY. . .

No one would ever let their prejudice or personal dislike for someone influence their vote when it comes to choosing someone to sit in the Oval Office and make decisions that will determine the outcome of our future and perhaps the future of the entire world. I would be the first to admit that I would prefer to have a better choice than we have been given, but that’s no longer an option. This is it!

We have to choose between a person with years of experience in government on the world scene or a loud mouth billionaire who has more interest in protecting his golf courses than he has in your safety.

I have given a lot of thought and pondered a lot attempting to understand the hatred some people have for Hillary Clinton. The woman has done nothing but work for good since she came upon the public scene. When they choose to vote for Donald Trump over her for president, it’s not only hard to understand, it’s makes me wonder what they really care about - will they put their hatred and disrespect for her over the welfare of our nation and the entire free world? Whoever sits in the oval office will have the responsibility of making decisions that not only helps or harms us, but also affects the entire world. That’s just the way it is. Do you really want Donald Trump making decisions for you and the world? I can’t believe you really do.

I heard a discussion recently in which one man said, “I don’t like Trump and I don’t think he is capable of being president, but I will vote for him over Hillary.” That’s pretty stupid and shows pure ignorance!

Some people hold her responsible for deaths that occurred when she was Secretary of State. Look into your history and you will find similar happenings over the years in this and other parts of the worldwe just are suffering from lack of fair reporting from news media sources now. Who do you blame for boat people lost trying to make their way from Cuba and Syria? You surely can find somewhere to place the blame.

I, for one, truly believe that the Clintons. if they could speak, care more about our future than Donald Trump ever will. They are loved by many - even Muhammed Ali chose Bill Clinton to do his eulogy, and I’m sure anyone would have been glad to be asked. The heart and soul means more than loud talk even though the outcome is not always what we would like. I could never be so biased or hate so much that I would be blinded to the best choice though it could always be more perfect, if ever there were anything perfect. Attitudes more often than not reflect what we choose to read and listen to -

you can’t ever know all the facts.

Our choice for our next president may not be the greatest we have ever known but there is a best choice.

Following are comments from Sen. Elizabeth Warren and I believe she is a pretty wise lady and worthy of listening to.

“Nobody should be surprised by the rise of Donald Trump. The Republicans who control the Senate spent years fueling the GOP’s extremism”.

“From the very first day President Obama was sworn in, Mitch McConnell and his party decided to ignore the Constitution and grind the Senate to a halt”.

“Refusing to vote on Obama’s nomination to the Supreme Court (and the nominations of countless other government appointees), threatening to shut down our government over Planned Parenthood, and lining up again and again to attack the Affordable Care Act”.

“That’s extremism, plain and simple -- and we need to fight back. We need to put Democrats back in charge and build a Democratic firewall in the Senate”.

“The GOP’s unprecedented obstruction is all about keeping the system rigged for the rich and powerful. Just imagine the stakes of a Republican Senate and Donald Trump – with his vision for America – in the White House”.

“That’s why supporting strong, tough Democratic Senate candidates like Tammy Duckworth in Illinois, Russ Feingold in Wisconsin, and Katie McGinty in Pennsylvania is so important. These are the candidates who can win critical Senate seats and put Democrats back in the majority”.

“We have work to do—expand Social Security, hold Wall Street accountable, help kids struggling with student loan debt, and expand health insurance for millions of Americans. We should wake up every day determined to rebuild the middle class in this country. But Donald Trump – and Republicans in the Senate – are standing in the way”.

EDITOR’S NOTE: A point worth making: if you think Trump’s wealth makes him a smart man, take a look at Elizabeth Warren. If money would make a good leader, put her in there as vice president. A senator from Massachusetts, she is a Harvard teacher and worth millions. If you like brains and money, she would make a great vice president. I can’t believe a woman out there would not think this is a wonderful opportunity for women - also, we don’t have any real statesmen who have come forward to accept this responsibility.

The decision you make is important.

Memorial Day 2016 Celebration at Margraten Cemetery Honored on Sunday, May 29 were 1722 missing American soldiers plus 8301 more buried at the Margraten Military Cemetery near Margraten, Holland.

Left: Flags fly at half-staff, and blooming rhododendrons Below: Peter and Miriam Meijers, photographed by daughter, Veerle, display the Arkansas flag for WRJ readers

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E X T R E M ES 6/2 - 6/8

H I LOW RAIN

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24-hr Temps: Midnight to Midnight

Thrs, June 2 Fri., June 3 Sat., June 4 Sun., June 5 Mon.,June 6 Tues, June 7 Wed, June 8

84 85 84 86 87 87 86 86

69 71 71 68 64 65 67

THIS WEEK’S PRECIP: LAST WEEK’S PRECIP:

.03” .12” .36” -

0.51” 0.51 1.99” 1.99

WHITE RIVER 6 pm Depth Readings per National Weather Service

June 1 June 2 June 3 June 4

20.45’ 20.67’ 20.86’ 21.11’

June 5 June 6 June 7 June 8

21.30’ 21.49’ 21.68’ 21.86’

June 1 Forecast for JUNE 6 was: 21.60’ June 8 Forecastfor JUNE 12 is: 22.40’

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

LETTERS FROM READERS :

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

(Including reader’s encounter with Muhammad Ali)

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From June 4 Facebook post

by Joe Pirtle, contributor of several articles to Journal, and who lives in Seabrook, Tx:

my first mini-skirt at O'Hare in Chicago. An interesting trip.

Today's quote, appropriately, comes from Muhammad Ali. During his trial in Houston for Draft Evasion he was asked "Why"? His response and one of my favorites, "No Viet Cong ever called me Nigger". In 1965 Ali defeated Houston's favorite boxer whose name I have forgotten.

The next day I rode the plane from Houston to Chicago with his entourage. I don't believe he sat down during the flight.

He looked like a teen-ager and his face had not been touched. He autographed a copy of the Houston Chronicle for me with a picture from the fight on the front page. I am sure I still have it.

I was on my way to Ann Arbor to investigate charges that NASA's plant rep had made sexually explicit calls to the secretary of the Bendix plant manager. Also encountered

Please find enclosed my check for the “Catfish Journal.”

I have enjoyed the online version as today is Tuesday and my paper for last week has not arrived.

On-line is perfect for when we are out of town.

Love to all my friends in Des Arc. Beth Ann Greer Byrd Little Rock, AR Enclosed my payment for two years subscription.

My sister, Carolyn DeGunion, Tim and Lou Green, and my grandkids live there.

I love my Des Arc paper.

Jan Morrison Ward, Ar Enclosed check for our paper. We are not doing Scott’s this year - his delivery is so bad, he is five weeks behind now. Ours is doing better, only four or five days for delivery. .

Thanks for the great job

you do.

Both Lewis and I have a smile on our face when we get the paper out of the box.

Fondest regards, Lewis and Freida (Brock) Skarda White Hall, Ar

THURSDAYS June 2 June 9 June 16

SUNRISE SUNSET 5:53 am 8:16 pm 5:52 am 8:19 pm 5:52 am 8:22 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

A story from a Kansas state highway patrol officer: I made a traffic stop on an elderly lady the other day for speeding. I asked for her driver's license, registration, and proof of insurance.The lady took out the required information and handed it to me.

In with the cards I was somewhat surprised (due to her advanced age) to see she had a conceal carry permit. I looked at her and asked if she had a weapon in her possession at this time.She responded that she indeed had a .45 automatic in her glove box.

Something--body language, or the way she said it--made me want to ask if she had any other firearms. She did admit to also having a 9mm Glock in her center console. Now I had to ask one moretime if that was all.

She responded once again that she did have just one more, a .38 special in her purse. I then asked her what was she so afraid of.

She looked me right in the eye and said, "Not a damn thing!"

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

Thursday, June 16, 1932

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he House of Repre-sentatives by a vote of 209 to 176, today agreed to the issuance of $2,400,000,000 in new currency to meet bonus payment demands of the 20,000 veterans who have converged on Washington from all sections of the nation.

Representative Edward E. Eslick, 60, of Tennessee, died on the House floor today in the midst of a speech for cash payments of the soldiers’ bonus. Death came with a suddenness that brought gasps from members and the galleries, as the legislator faltered, grasped the reading stand and dropped to the floor.

Death was due to “heart block”.

There should be a Democratic club or organization in every township, with regular meeting nights, when and where the voters could study politics, and familiarize themselves with how to vote, and laws governing elections. We think it would be worthwhile.

Among our friends from Hazen who came to witness the ball game here between Des Arc and Searcy on Sunday afternoon were: A. J. Barrett, Earl Rogers, Ernest Pirtle, J. C. Sanders, F. L. Grady, Tom Screeton, Lee Hendricks and Judge Screeton.

Our old friends, Jack and Steve Shimek, Mike Lorince and John Sandor of Slovac, came up Sunday to witness

the ball game between Des Arc and Searcy.

The Hospital Auxiliary will hold a visting day Thursday, June 23, from three to five o’clock p. m. at the Gilliam Infirmary in Des Arc. Our old friends, Jerry Landers, S. S. Clnder, J. B. Clements and Amos Hart, farmers of the North Side, were in town trading since our last.

The blackberry crop is reported good. We notice they are being gathered and marketed at 15 cents a gallon.

Thousands of our customers enjoy 4 cent electricity, says Arkansas Power and Light Co., H. C. Couch, President.

Residential customers who are taking advantage of the combination lighting, cooking and refrigerating rate pay an average of only 4 cents per Kilowatt Hour.

J. F. Sims of Hazen has announced as a candidate for County and Probate Judge of Prairie County, subject to the August 9 primary.

J. H. Beck of Belcher Township is announcing that he is a candidate for Sheriff and Ex-Officio Collector of Prairie County, subject to the Democratic Primary.

In the Constitution of 1868, free schools were provided for every child between five and 21 years of age and a tax system was set up to enable the schools to operate at least three months a year.

Thursday, June 5, 1958

Thursday, June 10, 1943

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he National Red Cross representative in Des Arc for several weeks looking after flood sufferers, said Garden Seed is now available for those families whose gardens were destroyed in the recent flood. 175 pounds of seed has been collected from Prairie County families by County Agent K. C. Ross, and 60 pounds from other counties in Arkansas.

200 Prairie County families have registered with the Red Cross for service or relief thus far, according to Mr. C. J. Rister, local Red Cross disaster chairman.

Prairie County rural and urban Victory gardeners were urged this week by Agent Hazel Swindler, to make the most of the bean patch by canning a supply for midwinter meals. A School Cannery will be set up in the old Home Economics building on the school campus and will begin operation June 14, according to N. R. Kirkwood, secretary of the local board of education. This will be one of four canneries being set up in Southeast Arkansas. A steam boiler, pressure cookers and cooling vats will be set up and made available for people at no charge. .Home Demonstration Clubs in Prairie County are making many contributions to Victory and among them is Bond Buying.

Five clubs have purchased $350.00 worth of bonds. Pie suppers have been the most popular method of raising money. Fairmount Club has a novel way of buying stamps. They give a $0.25 stamp to contest winners.

The County Triple A Office has been advised that the 1943 ACP Bulletin has been amended to eliminate the deduction for failure to plant 90 percent of the farm war goal.

The State Revenue Department agents last week started a drive against a practice of bringing bootleg beer into Arkansas, a development resulting from the growing shortage of beer. Agents seized a truckload of beer at Texarkana which was brought into the state from Louisiana without obtaining the Arkansas license.

The truck loaded with 225 cases of beer was put in storage and the beer was confiscated.

Our young friend, Forney Tarkington of Johnson Chapel, was in town trading Saturday.

He placed an advertisement for the following items: John Deere Tractor with planter attachment, 2 yrs old, $75 cash; one Avery Scraper, brand new, $5; one John Deere Breaking Plow, 10”, $12.

Have you found your job in this war? If you are still looking, please remember there are many good Government positions open for those willing to take special training for the job, it was stated by the U. S. Civil Service. For instance, a Mechanic Learningers’ training school is available now at Ogden Air Depot, Ogden, Utah. The salary of $1500 a year will be paid during the three months training period.

Women should be 16 years or over and men should not be subject to the draft, and not now engaged in war work.

More from the Past

J

eff Holmes Jr., owner of the Pay & Save Supermarket here, successor to the Kroger Store, has installed a 7 1/2 HP airconditioning unit in his store. His modern market is newly equipped for shopping in cool comfort. This is a first in local stores.

Charles Jackson, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Jackson, was one of 125 boys from the State of Arkansas selected to receive the “State Farmer Degree” given by the Future Farmers of America at Southern State College at Magnolia, Ark. He is a member of the Plainview 4-H Club.

John Bethell Jr. of Des Arc, medical student at the University of Arkansas Medical School in Little Rock, was recently elected secretary of next year’s senior class.

He is working this summer in Stuttgart with his uncle, Dr. Tom VanDuyn, under a preceptorship.

Miss Nancy Roe reports that as of June 3, the 1958 paid membership in the DAHS Alumni Association reached 250.

“This is more than 100 below that of 1957 when we were taking charter memberships. At that time, we had 359 paid members,” she said.

Prairie County will be represented at the State Recreation and Rural Arts at Camp Workshop Couchdale, June 2-5, by five local home demonstration club women: Mrs. Governor Bell, Oak Mrs. Grace Prairie; Speight, Hickory Plains; Mrs. Lora Luebke, Hazen; Mrs. Roy Ferguson, Sand Hill; and Miss Ellen Williams, New Bethel Club. The ladies left Monday from Toll’s Cafe in Hazen.

son, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Patterson, and Janice Ingram, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Ingram, leave June 10 for a ten-day camp at Ridgecrest, N. C., representing the U.W.A.’s of the First Baptist Church in Des Arc. Governor Orval E. Faubus will address the public in front of the courthouse in Des Arc on June 11. Earlier in the evening, he will be a guest of Moore-Johnson VFW Post at a fish fry, according to Commander Bill Hayley. The fish dinner will be served at the Sportsman’s One-Stop Cafe.

Miss Judy Coker, 17year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Coker of Des Arc, is one of the contestants for the “Miss Chic” title at the Fourth Annual Arkansas Poultry Festival, June 6 and 7, in Russellville. She is sponsored by the Des Arc Lions Club.

A family reunion with 62 persons present was held Sunday at Cross Roads with potluck and basket lunch honoring Mr. and Mrs. Hilliard C. Patton. He is 82 and his wife, the former Maggie Miles, is 81. The occasion was planned by Mrs. Rulala McKenzie and Mrs. Audrey Jones.

Young’s Department Store in Des Arc will present a Ben Hur and Hot Point Home Freezer Demonstration and Open House on Friday, June 13, 9 to 4. Two popup toasters will be given away as door prizes.

The 1958 graduates of Des Arc High School were on their senior trip to Galveston, Tex., last week, accompanied by sponsor, Mrs. Dada Greer; James C. Langford, Mrs. Billie Rollins and Miss Marilyn Patter- Mrs. Sybil Bell.

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Nearly 300 cars in Motorcade thru Brinkley on Broadway The Great Broadway of America Motorcade of 300 Autos through Brinkley this afternoon (Big Brass Bands, Broad Smilers and Singers on the Brinkley Plaza) Published April 19, 1928 The Brinkley Argus ran this article about the motorcade which was to pass through Brinkley on its way from California to Memphis. Judge C. F. Greenlee of Brinkley and Judge J. G. Thweatt of DeValls Bluff were largely responsible for getting the Bankhead Highway routed through the two towns.

“The big Broadway of America Caravan of motor cars, en route from California to Memphis, to the Great Road Meet, left Hot Springs this morning at 7:00 o’clock and reached Little Rock on time. After a short parade of sight seeing in the Capitol city, they headed out thru North Little Rock,

with DeVall’s Bluff and a big fish dinner, as their objective stop. They were a little late in getting into DeVall’s Bluff, where the local Broadway Club served the party a fish dinner on the Court House lawn. Over 1800 pounds of blue channel cat fish were prepared for the dinner.

Some 50 Little Rock cars joined the party, and at Lonoke, Carlisle and Hazen other cars were added this morning, bringing the total number in the caravan up to about 300. But quite a few of these headed back this afternoon after the big dinner at DeVall’s Bluff, because bluffed out because of high water between there and here, and the enforced detour.

Those game DeVall’s boosters, not to be outdone by the highway between Brassfield and Dagmar, joined with the Biscoe progressive ciizens and sent the caravan out of DeVall’s Bluff this afternoon over the White River Bridge to Biscoe, and thence north on Road #33 on upper Surrounded Hill to the intersection of Rd #38, on into Cotton Plant, and thence to Brinkley.

Biscoe’s brave boosters sent forces of workmen out with lumber and material and planked all of the possible “bad places” in the road so that they would be safe-guarded against trouble.

The DeVall’s Bluff White River Bridge is

passing all cars of the caravan, both the coming and going, free of charge.

As the Argus goes to press this afternoon at 2 o’clock, a long distance message from DeVall’s Bluff reports that the party has pulled out for Brinkley and are in fine spirits after their delightful fish dinner.

Brinkley cars have gone to Cotton Plant to meet the caravan and escort them into Brinkley, and they are expected to arive about 3:45 o’clock and will stop on the Plaza and a short welcome will be given them by Judge C. F. Greenlee, President of the local Broadway of America Club.

Those 5 Muddy Miles west of Brinkley on the Broadway of America A Mud Medal to Arkansas Highway Department from the Great Trancontinental Motorcade tourists - “The only Nightmare on tour” Published April 26, 1928 (edited) Brinkley, like all other Arkansas towns along the “Broadway of America”, the great transcontinental highway from Broadway, New York to Broadway, San Diego, Calif, was on tip toes last Thursday in expectancy of the big Broadway Motorcade en route from California to Memphis.

The high water going 28” over the Dagmar-Brassfield 5 mile strip west of Brinkley, made it imperative to change the route on this five miles ... and therefore the schedule of 2:45 into Brinkley was imposs-

sible.

Unfortunately, the motorcade could not proceed to Brinkley through the Cache River bottoms, where the road was under about two feet of water. It seems that the Highway Department had probably recommended backtracking to Hazen and proceeding north to Des Arc - then east to Cotton Plant, then south to Brinkley.

Instead, the motorcade proceeded east to Biscoe, then north on the Upper Surrounded Hill road through Beulah to connect with the road leading to Cotton Plant.

Had the rain held off another two

hours, things would’ve been fine and they would have been in Brinkley about on time - but it didn’t, and therefore hundreds of cars ended up “stuck in a sea of mud on the new road detour ...”. After having been fished for and pulled out by teams and tackle, a mud-bedragged crowd struggled into Brinkley hours late, and on into Memphis.

The tourists had come all the way from California on scheduled time without anything unpleasanat or a single disagreeable experience. It was this 5 miles of neglected highway that gave them a chill and won

for Road Commissioner Blackwood of Arkansas the “mud medal” at the Association meet in Memphis.

The Highway Department jumped into print with a “get by” excuse, telling that they had provided a way to handle via Des Arc, and that it would have been alright had the motorcade not been prejudiced by others routing the party as they did. But the real facts in the matter were proven to be entirely different to what the Highway Department claimed.

Preceeding Highway 70 Published by Bill Sayger in the Summer 2016 issue of his “Doodlebug” Newsletter & Journal of the Central Delta Depot Museum in Brinkley Highway 70, one of the first cross-counStates, was first called the Bankhead Highway. It was named for “Good Roads” promoter and Alabama Senator, John Hollis Bankhead (actress Tallulah Bankhead’s grandfather). He had been responsible for getting the Federal Aid Road Act of 1916 passed by the U.S. Congress.

Many changes were made in the route between DeValls Bluff and Brinkley by the 1930’s, and over time the road’s name was changed to Hwy 70. A 1929 road map thru Arkansas shows a hard surfaced road only from North Little Rock to Carlisle and one section near Memphis.

A major “problem child” for the new highway system was the section between Brasfield and the Chaney farm through the Cache River bottoms (see 1918 map

on Pg 16). The Brinkley Argus reported on July 28, 1921 that contractors for that section “ ... have about 125 teams in the bottom busy grading and making the fill. One Brinkleyite said that the bottom was literally filled with teams, wagons, scrapers and workmen ... “ On August 18, 1921, the Argus reported the sad news that “... last Friday afternoon at about 5 pm, the 130’ concrete bridge on the Bankhead Highway between Dagmar

and Brassfield collapsed from its own weight a few hours after the forms were removed. This is the second bridge on the Bankhead Highway near Brinkley to collapse, the first being near Wheatley several months ago.

In 1934 a new section of the highway was opened from west of Biscoe to the Chaney farm, much higher than the old roadbed.

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Submerged!! Bible School at First Baptist Church: This group of youngsters and instructors have been Submerged in the Word of God this week during Bible School at the First Baptist Church. It will continue through Friday, June 10. Approximately 196 kids and workers were in attendance according to Director LIbby McMillen. Closing ceremonies will be held on Sunday, June 12 at 4:00 p.m. Everyone is invited. Brother Melvin York is pastor.

THE CONQUERORS: This large group was in attendance Wednesday night at Lakeside Missionary Baptist Church. The Bible School participants spent this week learning how to be “conquerors over the enemy with God’s help.” They learned how a family and crew on their fantastic airship were helped by God to destroy their enemy. The closing ceremony will be held Sunday, June 12, at 4:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Brother Eddie Addison is pastor.

FAITH TRACKS

By Rev. Dee Harper

Sunda y School Church Attend ance

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: It will be harder than you think!

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11 Scripture: Romans 5:6-11 I was thinking this week about prizes.

You know the kind that you get in cereal, or cracker jacks. I always like the fake tattoos or little comic books.. My kids always love the toys that come with Happy Meals or other kids meals at fast food chains. I like how Chick-Fil-A always gives the kids a choice whether they want the toy or an ice cream cone.

When I was a kid I remember loving baseball cards. Part of the reason I loved them was the bubble gum. It didn’t matter that it tasted like sugar mixed with printer’s ink and was stale and hard, it was free gum.

We do like that kind of stuff but the problem is that while that stuff is free, if you buy something, it is often cheap.

Today, as we continue in our sermon series on Narnia, we are looking at redeeming grace. Ephesians 2:8 says, “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God.” This gift that God gives us is free, but it’s not cheap. It cost the Son of God his very life.

In the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe the White Witch claims Edmund and her right to him because he is a traitor. She says that this is the law that was written on the stone table at the beginning of the creation of Narnia that all traitors are to be given over to the White Witch. Aslan and the witch confer and Edmund is given his freedom. But at that time they don’t know what the price will be for Edmund to be let go. We find out that it is Aslan who will have to take the humiliation and punishment that was rightfully Edmund’s.

In our Scripture this week, Paul pens some of the most profound and important words to the understanding of what Christ did for us on the cross. Paul says that while we were powerless because of our sinfulness and brokenness Christ died for us. There was nothing that we could do to help ourselves but

Christ died for us anyway. As a result of that sacrifice we have been reconciled to God and given eternal life in Christ.

We give praise to God for who God is and what God has done.

The problem we have is that we sometimes treat God’s gift of grace as an afterthought. We think of it as the gum in the pack of baseball cards or the prize in the crackerjack box. We do this in a few different ways.

The first is that we neglect God’s grace. The old saying is that dusty Bibles lead to dirty lives. I don’t know if that is true but I do know that if we are not regularly nurturing our relationship with God through practices like Bible study, prayer, and worship then God’s grace won’t remain center in our lives.

The second way we do this is by actually abusing God’s grace. In Roman’s 6:1-2 Paul asks rhetorically, “What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? By no means!

We are those who have died to sin; how can we live in it any longer?” When we willfully ignore and backslide from our commitment to God then we are mocking the grace through which we have been saved.

The third way we do this is by trying to still earn our way into heaven. A.W. Tozer said there is no plus sign with the cross of Jesus. In other words it is only through Christ’s work on the cross that we are saved and reconciled to God. If we add anything to it then we are missing the point and in a way are just like those who said that Gentiles needed to become Jews first before they could experience salvation through Jesus the Messiah.

I pray that this week you would remember the grace by which you were saved. And also know that this grace was not cheap. That the God of the universe came down so that we could be reconciled to Him. How amazing is that? May God bless you this week.

Brother Dee

Sunday, June 5 IN DES ARC First Baptist Church 233/241 Gospel Mission....................195 Lakeside Miss. Baptist..60/100 First United Methodist........63 Faith Missionary Baptist.59/81 Family Worship Center........45 First Assembly of God36/46 Fellowship Miss. Baptist....... 16 Church of Christ................13 Church of God of Prophecy.. 13 Living Waters Full Gospel.....30

AREA CHURCHES Hickory Plains Miss. 61/82 Morris Chapel Miss. Baptist..26 Pleasant Ridge Miss. Bap. 32/40 Hickory Plains Methodist..... 32 Hickory Plains Nazarene...... 15 Judson Memorial Baptist...... 28 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.

Team studies effect of prayer time on one’s brain A team recently went out to the scientific and medical community to learn the potential benefits of prayer — and what they found both surprised and excited everyone of The Mind Health Report.

The results were so startling, in fact, they created a FREE video presentation When you watch this FREE video, you’ll discover how prayer actually changes four distinct areas of your brain. In fact, you’ll see exactly how prayer or other spiritual practices increase activity in the areas of your brain that are most helpful to you, and diminish activity in areas that are less helpful — or even harmful.

Upcoming events at local museum Join the staff of Lower White River Museum State Park at the log cabin for a family friendly craft in celebration of National Great Outdoors Month. Activities start at 2 p.m. every Thursday in June. Class sizes are limited; registration is recommended.

Thursday, June 9: Learn pearl stringing for all ages with a stretchy pearl bracelet.

Thursday, June 16: Explore early photography and nature with sun art paper prints.

Thursday, June 23: Learn the art of basket weaving with a kid-friendly introduction.

Thursday, June 30: Discover the importance of stars and make a constellation viewer.

Lower White River Museum State Park is also hosting an English paper piecing quilt workshop Saturday, June 11 from 10 a.m. – noon, and a soap making workshop Saturday, July 16 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Class sizes are limited; registration is required.

For more information or to register, contact Monica Smith, Museum Program Assistant. Phone (870) 256-3711, E-mail: monica.f.smith@arkansas.gov.

The Lower White River Museum State Park is one of 52 state parks administered by the State Parks Division of the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism.

Family Worship Center 9th & Main - Des Arc

ANNOUNCES Saturday, June 11 7:00 AM - Noon

Multi-FamilyYard Sale Sunday, June 12 At 12:00 Noon

Hamburger, Chips, Drink $5.00 (or Donation) All Proceeds Go Toward Church Camp

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Grand Prairie Quilt Society met Wednesday at Stuttgart library The Grand Prairie Quilt Society met Wednesday, June 8, at the Stuttgart Public Library with 7 members present.

Glenda opened the meeting with the thought for the day...."Yes!, You do need more fabric," said the lovely bolt of fabric on the shelf." The May minutes and treasurer's report were read and approved.

Plans are being finalized for the Country Quilt Camp to be held June 17-19 at the Cross Heirs Retreat Center in Humphrey.

All the members were reminded to be there by 8:00 on Friday to help set up and help everyone unload and get settled. Shelley showed the twelve cute tote bags she made for the quilt camp.

She also compiled quilt coloring books for all the attendees. Ann brought 40 fat quarters to be given out during the weekend...thank you Shelley and Ann! Maeola also brought notepads, candy and pens donated by a local business, thank you Maeola.

Glenda reported that she mailed to the Fort Roots Veteran's Hospital in North Little Rock the Quilt of Valor made by the society recently and also the quilt made by St. Paul's Lutheran church in Gillett.

They are to be given to veterans who are patients at the hospital. She received a letter from the VA which stated..."On behalf of the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System patients and staff, we would like to extend our appreciation to you for your donation of quilts. Your thoughtfulness reflects the concern that you feel for our Veterans and for the service they

Extension Clubs seeking new members Shea Wilson County Extension Agent –Family and Consumer Science/4-H

Extension Homemaker clubs in Prairie County are reorganizing and are seeking new members.

Being an Extension Homemaker means belonging to one of the largest adult volunteer organizations in Arkansas.

The mission of Extension Homemakers is to empower individuals and families to improve their quality of living through continuing education, leadership development and community service.

Prairie County Extension Homemakers help extend the resources of the U of A Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service into their communities through educational opportunities and community service projects.

Members have the opportunity to learn with others, make new friends, and contribute to their community, county and state.

Extension Homemaker members are young and old, working moms, married or single, and they’ve come a long way from the home demonstration era of the 1900's. They come from diverse backgrounds and have a rich history, but most importantly, they have a bright and exciting future.

In Prairie County there are four Extension Homemaker community clubs and three project clubs that meet on a monthly basis.

Membership in an Extension Homemaker Club is open to all eligible persons without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. The yearly membership dues are $5.00.

We also have members at large for those of you who would like to receive the monthly program information and take part in any of the activities held throughout the year.

If you would like to join an Extension Homemaker Club or find out more information visit the website http://www.arextensionhomemakers.org/ or contact the Prairie County Cooperative Extension office at 870-998-2614.

provided to all of us while in service to our country.

Without your support, we could not provide for the smaller niceties that made hospitalization more bearable. Your thoughtfulness also reflects the concern and compassion that our community feels for our veterans. Thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely, Michael R. Dobbs, Voluntary Service Chief.

The next Stitching Circle at the Plantation Museum at Scott will be June 25th.

Lydia will give the program on Macramé. Bring your lunch and projects and join us. It is also the Museum's anniversary...they will be serving homemade ice cream and Dutch oven desserts.

Marsha reported on her trip to Williamsburg where she viewed an exhibit of African-American quilts.

From the brochure..."A Century of African-American Quilts...This exhibit showcases twelve colorful and stunning quilts, spanning more than a century after 1875. The quilts of African Americans varied widely, depending on the date, location or community, the purpose for which the quilt was made, and the personal artistic vision of the quiltmaker. Bold designs and brilliant colors speak to a long standing cultural and artistic tradition within which the women designed and created their quilts. Although none of the quilts were made during the era of slavery in America, several of the quilters represented were born into slavery and others descended from enslaved families. Each quiltmaker used the humble

materials of fabric and thread to create a bedcover that was warm and practical as well as brilliant in color and artistry. Here is the URL to go to in order to view a video of the exhibit....https://youtu.be/IMeY 3iRSA_Y Glenda shared photos of a sewing room her cousin built for his wife. As everyone oohed and awed at all of the shelves and storage spaces, the level of envy in the room rose considerably. What a nice space for sewing!

Shelley shared her adventures when she and her husband attended the Better Homes and Gardens Wood Magazine weekend in Des Moines, Iowa.

While her husband "worked with wood" she and the other spouses took a "behind the scenes" bus tour of the Meredith Corporation which is the parent company of the Better Homes and Gardens family of magazines and cook-

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kitchens for the cookbooks. They also visited Pella, Iowa, a Dutch settlement where they visited quilt shops and antique stores. A good time was had by all.

Ann showed some quirky photos from a recent trip to Eureka Springs.

She and her husband came across a set of trees that had been covered in lovely crocheted patterns in a city park.

Glenda brought up a suggestion for a future community project. She read recently about an "Ugly Quilt/sleeping bag/bed roll" project started in the Northeast where serviceable quilts are made to be given out at homeless shelters. We will take more about this later.

The next meeting will be a Sit 'n Sew on July 13th at the Stuttgart Public Library from 9:00 til 4:00. Bring your lunch and project and join us!

books.

They visited the and Fat Quarters donated by Tote bags made

by Shelley American Patchwork for the Country Quilt Camp Weekend Ann sewing room and the test

U. S. Army Birthday Celebration U.S. Army 241st Birthday Celebration Calling all Army Personnel !!! You are invited to come celebrate the Army's 241st birthday on 12 June starting at 16:30 hrs or 4:30 pm.

Location is Clinton Presidential Center, Choctaw Station building, 1200 President Clinton Ave, Little Rock, AR 72201.

Dress: is your uniform (if it fits) or business casual.

Please RSVP if you are coming to: Army241@comcast.net. POC is COL Ret. Harold Tucker phone: 501.859.6113. or email: ausa.ar.pres@comcast.net.

Winnie Tallent. She is a ertired nurse and purchasing agent and he is a retired Marine recruiter 17 years and saw service in Vietnam.

Their children are David in Eddy, Tex., and Dana Deckard and husband, Marty, of Stephensville, Tex. Marty is a Lt. Col. and ROTC instructor at Tarleton College. They have four grandchildren.

Peggy, who moved from Des Arc with her parents, at age 4, still has lots of relatives in the local area.

-------Ronnie Ward and son, Barrett will be driving to Chicago next week so Barrett may attend a bodybuilder competition. Wife and mother, Sarah, will be joining them in Chicago upon her return from a trip to Israel. She will arrive in New York and will arrive in Chicago for the competition. Ronnie said they were going to take in a couple of Chicago Cubs games and head back on Tuesday. Barrett has seen some success in the winners circle in the bodybuilding arena. Good luck in the competition.

--------Prayers are sent to Gena McMillen. Word was received that a trachea has been placed and efforts to ween her off the oxygen has failed. Gena is the daughter of the late Betty Barnes and the late Tommy Gene McMillen.

Her family is tending her beside.

--------Prayers are sent to Gary Holloway who had back surgery on Wednesday this week at St. Vincents North in Sherwood.

Gib and Lisa DeLaurier and daughter, Kiley, of Wheeling, Ill.,were recent visitors in Des Arc, spending a few days with his mother, Mikki Barlow.

Gib is asociated with the dental supply industry and Lisa teaches in a Montessorri school.

Mikki is a former Chicago resident and wife of the late M. E. Barlow.

---------Frank Winford of Benbrook, Tex., former Des Arc resident, was here this week for Steamboat Days.

Frank, son of the late Hauty Winford, retired from 24 years in the Navy and also from Lockheed Martin. He spent his time here as guest of Jerry and Sue Seevers.

Frank has two daughters, both living in Texas, Donna Winford of Ft Worth and Teresa Linder and husband, Toby, in Dallas.

---------Visiting with Doeothy Patterson Wright of Sherwood this week, she advises that she is recovering from recent carotid artery surgery. The surgery was done to relieve severe headaches; however, she said, she still has headaches and still trying to find the cause.

Dorothy is a daughter of the late Ernest and Addie Patterson, former johnson Chapel residents.

---------Peggy Weatherley Baily and huband, Larry, are of Godley, Tex., are in Des Arc for a few days and have parked their travel trailer on Ronald Eans lots.

Peggy is the daughter of the late Grover and Lucy Weatherley, former Des Arc residents. She is the granddaughter of the late

Baby Shower Honoring

Ezra

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

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You Are Invited to the

Grand Re-opening of Our

Office in Des Arc 402 Main Street

Saturday, June 11, 6 pm

Friday, June 17 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

* Refreshments * Door Prizes * Children’s Prizes After his father’s shocking suicide, Jackson (Booboo Stewart) begins a search for the truth behind the devastating decision his father made. A violent outburst at school crosses his path with a counselor, Eric (Kevin Sorbo) who wants to help Jackson deal with his grief, and Sophie (Rebeca Robles,) a girl with a troubled past of her own. With Sophie’s assistance, Jackson travels down a twisting road leading to a decades-old secret that could destroy him. As Eric’s guidance falls on deaf ears, Jackson’s quest for answers is only breeding more questions. Will he be doomed to repeat the same cycle, or will he choose to journey forward and find hope for his future?

FREE TICKETS & POPCORN

EVERYONE WELCOME!

DeValls Bluff Community Center 710 Sycamore St., DeValls Bluff, AR For more information contact Liz Schwede 870-581-7202 Or via Facebook, Movies at the Center

l-r: Marcia Smith, Luci Schindler, Anna Grizzle and Magauhn Robinson

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

Homemade Breakfast From Rev. Jaimie Alexander Jaimie Alexander

Buttermilk Pancakes, Gooey Cinnamon Rolls, Graham Cracker Coffee Cake, and Drop Biscuits and Sausage Gravy are all very basic recipes that make a big difference in taste.

I think it is also so special to begin the day with a homemade breakfast item that makes the day begin in a nice way.

So tie on your apron and enjoy preparing any or all of these recipes for breakfast!

Buttermilk Pancakes 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 3 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups buttermilk 2 large eggs, beaten 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons canola oil

PREPARING FOR EGG HUNT: Molly Walker, DANRC Administrator, left, Janell Taylor and DANRC residen,t Terry Gurley bagging eggs for the children’s Steamboat Days Eggstravaganza egg hunt held during Steamboat Days

In a large bowl, whisk to combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.

Whisk in the buttermilk, eggs and butter until combined.

Heat the oil over medium heat in a large nonstick skillet. Pour a scoop of batter into hot skillet and cook until golden; flip and continue cooking until the batter is set, another 3 to 5 minutes. Serve with hot syrup. Makes 8 pancakes

Gooey Cinnamon Rolls 1 package (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting the work surface 2 tablespoons butter, melted, plus more for buttering the bowl and baking dish 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 large egg, lightly beaten Filling: 2 cups pecans, roughly chopped 1 cup packed dark brown sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted

Children wait in line to have their face painted during the Eggstravaganza on Saturday morning during Steamboat Days. Approximately 100 children came by to visit and wait for the signal to hunt for eggs. The egg hunt was sponsored by the Des Arc Nursing and Rehab Center, ARcare and Des Arc Chamber of Commerce. Thanks to Kourtney McIntosh and the Gospel Mission Youth for candy and help with filling eggs

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by Activity Director, teresa henley

Well, the Steamboat Days weekend was not a complete washout. Periods of rain and thunder came and went.

Thanks to everyone who brought their children to the Eggstravaganza on Saturday at Steamboat Days.

The kids and adults seemed to enjoy the food, games, prize eggs and photos with the Easter Bunny.

Six bikes were given away as part of the Eggstravaganza. The bikes are courtesy of ARcare, Des Arc Chamber of Commerce and Des Arc Nursing and Rehabilition Center.

Those winning the bikes are as follows: Boy-Zero to One Year: Koby Walker; Girl Zero to One year: Zaleigh Gonzales.

Boy-ages One to Four years: Braxton Swaffar; GirlOne to Four years: Ellison McAnally.

Boy-5-8 years: Eastyn Esstes; Girl-5-8 years:Eden Huffstickler.

Boy-9-12 years: Cooper Childers; Girl-9-12 years:

Lainey Martin.

CNA week began today and will run through June 16. Tell a CNA how much you appreciate their service.

Bro. Fowler of the Assembly of God Church will be here for Bible Study.

The Ice Cream Truck will be here on Friday. It is getting hot so a frozen ice cream treat should cool us off.

The Des Arc United Methodist and the Hickory Plains Missionary Baptist churches will be here Sunday for services and fellowship.

Carroll Denton will be here on Monday to help us with our excercises. We are going to need to know how to do the excercises right as National Chocolate Day is the next day!

Tuesday, June 14 is National Strawberry Shortcake Day. We can’t wait to taste those fresh strawberries, cake and whipped cream.

My mouth is watering just thinking about it!

We got to go on our fishing trip on Wednesday, June 8 at 8:30 a.m. We got out early before it go hot.

Nature Photography Day is next Wednesday. We have our own bird aviary and I am sure the residents will be busy trying to capture a beautiful photo.

We will be celebrating National Fudge Day on Thursday and National Flip Flop Day on Friday next week. Time for a visit to the beach!

Our Assembly of God friends will be here on Saturday, June 18 with games, snacks and prayer.

Please check on the elderly and pets during this hot weather.

Stay out of the heat if you can but if you can’t please stay hydrated and as cool as possible.

That is all for now, so until next time have a blessed rest of the week.

Teresa Henley Activity Director.

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By Barbara Williams, Site Director

Well not such a great weekend for Steamboat Days, but we hope everyone enjoyed it during the times it wasn’t raining.

Congratulations to Mrs. Sarah Porto from Jacksonville for winning the quilt. She has donated a lot of puzzles to our center.

Monday we were closed.

Tuesday we recognized our May birthdays and took the van out to Walmart and Dollar Tree in Beebe that afternoon.

We also stopped by Sonic and got an ice cream cone in remembrance of Ms. Betty Stine.

Wednesday we had our regular Homemade Breakfast and Bingo.

Thursday we left out that morning and played a Bean Bag Baseball game

against Conway Senior Center. We lost by one point, so we enjoyed our defeat by stopping for supper at the Golden Corral.

Friday we played dominoes, had Bean Bag Baseball practice and got the quilt ready to give away at Steamboat Days.

Special thanks to everyone that supported our annual fundraiser that goes toward our Meals on Wheels Program: The City of Des Arc, Garth Hardware, Harvey’s Garage, Brett Jackson, Stelina’s Salon, Eric Kennedy, Philip Ayala Detailing, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Abney, New Creation Fitness, Hair Razors, TJ’s Kountry Kitchen, Chunky Munky, Lynn’s Flowers and Gifts, Lux Can-

dles, City Market, Sno White Dairy Bar, Greenway Equipment, Old Delta Rags, Lindseys, Dondies, Garden Gate, Farmer’s and Merchants Bank, LaDue Fish Market, Hazen Florist, Grand Prairie Vet, and Pizza Classic.

Our yard sale room is open every Thursday from 8-11 am.

God Bless and have a great weekend!

Thick Cream Cheese Icing: 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 2 cups confectioners' sugar 1/4 cup milk For the dough: Place the yeast and 1 cup lukewarm water in the bowl of a stand mixer and whisk to combine. Fit the mixer with the dough hook and add the flour, butter, sugar, salt and egg. Knead on medium-low speed until the dough forms a ball and releases easily from the sides of the bowl, about 4 minutes.Butter a large bowl; transfer the dough to the bowl. Cover with a towel and set aside in a warm, draft-free place until the dough has doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.

For the filling: In a medium bowl, stir together the pecans, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt and butter. Set aside.Punch down the dough, then roll or press it into a 16-by-12-inch rectangle on a lightly floured surface. Spread with the filling, leaving a 1/2-inch border.Starting at one of the short ends, roll the dough into a cylinder and then slice into 12 rolls.

Arrange the rolls, cut-side up, in four rows in the prepared baking dish. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and leave to rise in a warm, draft-free spot until nearly doubled in volume, about 45 minutes.

Uncover and bake until golden on top, about 20 minutes.

For the thick cream cheese icing: Blend the cream cheese and confectioners' sugar in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add the milk and mix until smooth. Top the warm cinnamon rolls with icing and serve.

Graham Cracker Coffee Cake...

SO GOOD!!!

3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2/3 cup butter, melted 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix 1 cup buttermilk 1/4 cup vegetable oil 3 eggs 1/2 cup sour cream 1 cup confectioners' sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 teaspoons water Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan. Make the streusel: In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, nuts, brown sugar and cinnamon. Stir in the melted butter. Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, buttermilk, sour cream, oil, and eggs. Beat on low speed with an electric mixer just until moistened. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes longer. Spread 1/2 of the batter into a greased 9x13 inch pan. Sprinkle on 1/2 of the streusel mixture. Carefully spread the remaining 1/2 of the cake batter over the streusel, and sprinkle with the remaining streusel.

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool slightly, then drizzle with the powdered sugar icing. Best if served warm. Makes 12 to 16 servings.

To make the Icing: In a small bowl, combine confectioners sugar with vanilla and water. Add a few drops of water until you achieve drizzling consistency.

Drop Biscuits and Sausage Gravy 3 cups All-purpose Flour 2 Tablespoons Baking Powder 1/2 teaspoon Salt 1-1/2 stick (3/4 Cup) Cold Butter, Cut Into Pieces 1-1/4 cup Butermilk SAUSAGE GRAVY 1 pound Breakfast Sausage, Hot Or Mild 1/3 cup All-purpose Flour 4 cups Whole Milk 1/2 teaspoon Seasoned Salt 2 teaspoons Black Pepper, More To Taste BISCUITS Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Add flour, baking powder, and salt to the bowl of a food processor (or a large bowl.) Add butter pieces and pulse until butter is completely cut into the flour mixture (or use a pastry cutter if using a bowl.) While pulsing (or stirring) drizzle in the buttermilk until dough just comes together and is no longer crumbly.

Drop in clumps on two baking sheets, then bake for 15-17 minutes, or until golden brown. (Optional: Brush with melted butter when biscuits first come out of the oven.)

SAUSAGE GRAVY With your finger, tear small pieces of sausage and add them in a single layer to a large heavy skillet. Brown the sausage over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Reduce the heat to medium-low.

Sprinkle on half the flour and stir so that the sausage soaks it all up, then add a little more until just before the sausage looks too dry. Stir it around and cook it for another minute or so, then pour in the milk, stirring constantly.

Cook the gravy, stirring frequently, until it thickens. (This may take a good 10-12 minutes.) Sprinkle in the seasoned salt and pepper and continue cooking until very thick and luscious. If it gets too thick too soon, just splash in 1/2 cup of milk or more if needed. Taste and adjust seasonings.

Spoon sausage gravy over warm biscuits and serve immediately!

1 1/3 cups graham cracker crumbs 3/4 cup chopped pecans

Applications currently accepted for Home Energy Assistance Program On Tuesday, July 5, 2016, Mid-Delta Community Services, Inc., will be accepting Applications for the 2016 Summer Regular and Crisis Home Energy Assistance Program in Prairie, Phillips, Monroe and Lee counties until funds are depleted.

The funds will assist eligible residents with payment on their home elec-

tricity source only.

Applications will be processed by first come first served basis.

Applicants are asked to come to the community locations listed below nearet to where they live.

Locations in Prairie County are: Prairie County Community Services Center

605 Highway 38 East Suite 2 Des Arc, AR 870-256-4696 or DeValls Bluff Community Center Sycamore & Ash Streets DeValls Bluff, AR 870-998-2005

Little Rock Zoo to show animal-themed features Thursdays in July

Pandas and chipmunks will delight children and adults at the Little Rock Zoo beginBarbara Williams, Site ning Thursday, July 7, when the Zoo launches Zoovies.

Director At Zoovies, guests can meet animal ambassadors, have their faces painted, make Olivia Holcomb Osborn, crafts or hop on the Over-the-Jumps carousel ($2 per ride) before watching a featureMeals on Wheels length film. Families can also purchase concessions to enjoy during the movie.

The movies will alternate between “Kung Fu Panda 3” and “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip.” Admission is $7 for members, $5 for everyone over the age of 2. Kids 2 and under enter for free. Gates open at 7:30 p.m. and movies begin after sunset. For more information and to purchase tickets in advance, visit LittleRockZoo.com.L

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M.W. Whittaker Services here was retired on June 10 for school employee Billie Briggs Marion Wayne Whittaker, 76, of Des Arc died at his home in Des Arc on Wednesday, June 1, 2016.

Marion was born May 20, 1940 in Des Arc to John Wesley and Gladys (Lock) Whittaker.

He was retired from the Des Arc School District where he worked in maintenance and was a school bus driver.

Survivors include his wife, Annie Ruth (Bush) Whittaker; one son, Johnny (Pam) Whittaker; three daughters, Sandra Hart, Barbara Nelson and Patty (J. C.) Swaim; three sisters, Gladys Sue Ross, Ina Yates and Eveland (Dale) Greenwalt; one brother, Willard Whittaker; six grandchildren, Tony Addison, Katrina (Dusty) Price, Dustin Swaim, Kevin (Tiffany) Nelson, Kathy Alwan and James Swaim; five greatgrandchildren, Lucas Price, Shyanne Swaim, Alexander Nelson, Austin Price and Wesley Nelson.

Marion was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Junior Whittaker, Thomas (Tommy) Whittaker and Olen Whittaker.

Visitation was 1:00-2:00 Saturday, June 4, at Gospel Mission Church with funeral services immediately following with Bro. Elbert Pool, Bro. Alton Evans and Bro. Mike Crider officiating.

Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery with Garth Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Pallbearers were Gary Wilson, Steve Mohan, Dusty Price, Kevin Nelson, Gary Allen Wilson and Kelly Whittaker.

Billie Lee Briggs, 75, of Highlands, TX passed away on Friday, June 3, 2016.

She was born on March 3, 1941 in Des Arc, AR to Richard (Dick) and Mary Lee Logsdon.

She is survived by two sons, Jeffery Briggs (Lynda) and Kenneth Briggs (Betty Jo) both of Texas; five grandchildren, Bobbie Lee, Dewayne, David, Joshua, and Angel Briggs; three step-grandchildren, Mary, Jonathan and Dalton; four great-grandchildren, Kalob, Kyrah, Tyanne, and Dominic; one brother, Jon Logsdon (Fonda) of Stuttgart, AR; and five sisters, Jeannie Garrison (Wayne) of Stuttgart, AR, Sherrie Fletcher of Carlisle, AR, Carol James (Robert) of Jonesboro, AR, Sydne Hamilton (Eddie) of Hazen, AR, and Kay Stone (Roger) of Jenks, OK. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward; two sons, Richard and Tony; and by both of her parents.

She was a longtime employee of Sears and Montgomery Ward in the Baytown, TX area. She was also a member of the Highlands Baptist church. She was a graduate of Des Arc High .School.

Billie was a devoted wife and mother who never met a stranger. Through each trial she faced she grew sweeter in spirit and will be highly missed and forever loved.

Services will be held at Earthman Baytown Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 8, 2016. Visitation will be at 9:00 am and the service will follow at 10:00 am.

Another service will be held at Garth Funeral Home in Des Arc, on June 10, 2016.

Visitation will be at 10:00 am and the service will be at 11:00 am followed by burial at Lakeside Cemetery Des Arc, AR. by Garth Funeral Home. on-line guest register www.garthfuneralhome.com

James Knoll

James Knoll was formerly of Stuttgart James “Jimmie” Knoll, 89, of Hot Springs, formerly of Stuttgart, Ark., passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2016.

He was born February 25, 1927, in Almyra to Everett and Cynthia Faye Vos Knoll. He was a graduate of Stuttgart High School, a Merchant Marine veteran who served during World War II, a retired farmer, rancher and member of Grand Prairie Church in Stuttgart.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Winonia Ratcliff.

Survivors are his wife, Earline Green Knoll; one daughter, Elaine Hembey of Hot Springs; two sons, Dale Knoll of Little Rock and Kenneth Knoll of McCaskill, Ark.; one sister, Norma Oliver of Stuttgart; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services, officiated by Bro. Thomas Bormann, were 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 27, at Turpin Funeral Home chapel with burial following in Lone Tree Cemetery in Stuttgart.

Jerry Don Brewer

Jerry D. Brewer, Stuttgart native, burial Monday Jerry Don Brewer, 51, passed away Friday, June 3, 2016, at his family home.

Jerry was born June 25, 1964, in Stuttgart to Claude and Billie Jo Brewer. He graduated from Stuttgart High School and was in the lawn care business. He was loved by everyone.

Survivors are his parents and a host of other relatives.

Funeral services were 2:00 p.m. Monday at Calvary Missionary Baptist Church with visitation from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Sunday at Turpin Funeral Home, Inc. Burial was in Bayou Meto Cemetery.

His family request memorials to Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 810 South Wood Street, Stuttgart, Ark. 72160.

Kitty Ann Eldridge

Emma Jean Nannie

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Kitty Eldridge, active Augusta resident, dies

Funeral services H. L. McCall, here today for Hickory Plains E. Jean Nannie resident, dies

Kitty Ann Eldridge resident of Augusta departed this life on Wednesday, June 1, at her home. She was 78 years of age.

Mrs. Eldridge was born on April 28, 1938 at Hickory Ridge, Arkansas the daughter of Pete Leroy and Mary Faye Ball Imboden II. She was a high school graduate from Hickory Ridge where she had a love for basketball. She was in the retail clothing business out of Memphis for many years. Mrs. Eldridge married Mr. John Rolfe Eldridge in 2000. He preceded her in death on November 25, 2014. She was a faithful member of the Augusta First United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir and taught Sunday School. Mrs. Eldridge was a homemaker and above all a caretaker to many. She was an active member of the Silver Sneakers of Augusta who enjoyed gardening, playing golf, tennis and bridge. She also enjoyed her chickens of which she had a name for each one. Mrs. Eldridge had a love for traveling and was always looking for new places to see.

Mrs. Eldridge is preceded in death by her parents, Pete Leroy and Mary Faye Ball Imboden II, step-father, Ralph Alexander Gunter, her husband, John Rolfe Eldridge and one brother, David Lynn Imboden.

She is survived by one son, Charles Alan Taggart and Lori Haygood of Augusta; two daughters, Karen Chandler and Johnny King of Searcy, Krista Taggart and Glenn Bingham of Augusta; one brother, Pete LaVoyd Imboden III of Hickory Ridge, three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren, and four step children, Johnny Eldridge of Fayetteville, Charlie (Ann) of Augusta, Eldridge William (Karen) Eldridge of Fayetteville, Laura Eldridge and Mitchell Hamilton of Searcy, seven step grandchildren and sixteen step great-grandchildren.

Visitation was Saturday, June 4, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. with services following at the Augusta First United Methodist Church.

Interment was in Augusta Memorial Park with Thompson-Wilson Funeral Directors of McCrory in charge of arrangements.

Emma Jean Nannie, 73, of Des Arc died Monday, June 6, 2016.

She was born May 24, 1943 in Des Arc to Leonard and Hazel Nannie.

She is survived by her daughter, Tina Branham, two granddaughters, Jennifer Eldridge and Amber Inman; four great grandchildren, Chance Eldridge, Cami Eldridge, Cole Eldridge and Parker Logan; two sisters, Patsy Boothe and Clara Mae Branham; two brothers, George Preston Nannie and Travis Dale Nannie; a longtime companion, Alan Gardner, and a host of nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

Emma Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard Nannie and Hazel Nannie and one brother, Robert Stevenson.

Visitation is private to family only.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 P M Thursday at Garth Funeral Home Chapel.

Burial will follow in Lakeside Cemetery. guest register On-line www.garthfuneralhome.com

Opal Cole native of Hamilton Community, dies

Opal Louise Munnerlyn Cole was born June 22, 1930 and went to her rest June 5, 2016 at the age of 85.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde Sr. and Mary Elizabeth “Mamie” Golleher Munnerlyn; husband, Alvin Cole; daughter, Phyllis Cole; sons, Charles “Chuck” Cole, Clyde “C.L.” Cole, Mike Cole and Lester Cole all of the Hamilton Community and a brother, Clyde “Boe” Munnerlyn, Jr. She is survived by her sons, Ernest “Bud” (Petra) Cole of Germany and Tim (Toni) Cole and two daughters, Vickie (Bill) Madar and Kathy Parker all of Carlisle; sisters, Gladys Merritt of Oregon and Virginia Pace of Marianna, Arkansas; and her brother, Doyne Munnerlyn of Humphrey, Arkansas.

Opal was blessed with 16 grandchildren and 22 greatgrandchildren as well as a multitude of family and friends.

Funeral Service was at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 8, at Boyd Funeral Home in Lonoke.

Burial followed at Hamilton Cemetery south of Lester E Cole, 63, of Eng- Carlisle. land passed away on May 27, 2016. He was born April 30, 1953 in Wasco, California to Al and Opal Cole.

He was preceded in death by his father; three brothers, Chuck Cole, CL Mary E. Hayes (Liz), 65, Cole, and Mike Cole and of Humnoke passed away one sister Phyllis Cole.

He is survived by his Wednesday, May 25, 2016, mother Opal Cole; two at Baptist Health-Stuttgart.

Liz was born at Stuttgart daughters, Courtney (Shawn) Hammack of on December 12, 1950, to Almyra and Randi (Ron) Clarence and Lela Beliew Mayer of Lima, Ohio; three Wilson. She retired with 28 grandsons, Austin Parker, years of service from the Gage Mayer and Collier State of Arkansas DepartMayer; two granddaugh- ment of Community Corters, Skylar Parker and rections and was a member Kayla Clayton; two broth- of the Macedonia Missioners Bud and Tim Cole; two ary Baptist Church in sisters Vicky Madar and Humnoke.

Preceding her in death Kathy Parker, and a host of were her parents; a brother, nieces and nephews.

Graveside service was Clarence (CA) Wilson; maheld at 10:00 a.m. Wednes- ternal grandparents, Mattie day at Hamilton Cemetery, and Charley Beliew; and a step-daughter, Kimberly Carlisle.

Arrangements by Boyd Herring.

Survivors are her husFuneral Home, Lonoke. www.boydfuneralhome.net band of 27 years, Dickie Paul Herring; two daugh.

Lester E. Cole buried Wednesday at Carlisle

H.L. McCall, age 77, of Hickory Plains died Tuesday, June 7, 2016.

He is survived by his wife, Ethel (Kirk) McCall of Hickory Plains; daughter Diane (Jody) Stockman of Hickory Plains; granddaughter Jaclyn Honea of Beebe; grandson Matthew Stockman of Ward; greatgrandson Vincent Honea of Beebe; brother O.B. McCall of Ward; sister, Laverne (Marvin) Cato of Germantown, Tennessee; and brother in law, Julius Welch of Ward.

H.L. was preceded in death by his father, Willie McCall, and mother, Pauline McCall of Ward; sister, Ozell Welch of Ward; and brother, Eron McCall of Hot Springs.

Visitation will be held Saturday, June 11, beginning at 1:00 pm at Smith Westbrook Chapel in Beebe.

Funeral services will follow at Smith - Westbrook Chapel beginning at 2:00 pm.

Burial will be at Old Austin Cemetery, Lonoke County.

Arrangements by SmithWestbrook Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares.com

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. . He was known for being a hard worker and devoted cattle farmer. He will be greatly missed.

Buddy Burroughs burial May 26 at Biscoe Cemetery Buddy B. Burroughs, 81 was born to Memory B. and Stella Lindsay Burroughs on April 28, 1935 in Parkin, Arkansas and passed away on May 21, 2016 in Beebe, Arkansas.

Mr. Burroughs was a member of the First Baptist Church of Biscoe, Arkansas.

He was a retired land foreman. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and watching his grandchildren play ball.

He is preceded in death by his parents, a daughterin-law, Becky Burroughs, three sisters and six brothers.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Judy Ott Burroughs, two sons, Danny Joe Burroughs (Mary Lil), Kenny Burroughs all of Beebe, five grandchildren, Nathan, Austin, Andru, Bradlee, and Grady Burroughs, seven sisters, other relatives and friends.

Visitation was Wednesday, May 25, 5-7 PM at the First Baptist Church in Biscoe, Arkansas.

Funeral Services were at the church at 2 PM Thursday, May 26.

Interment followed at the Biscoe Cemetery.

May E. Hays, Stuttgart native, dies st Humnoke ters, Shawn Carter (Bobby) of Humnoke and LeAnn Brazeal (Clay) of Carlisle; one step-daughter, Kerrie Hamilton (Wayne) of Humphrey; one adopted daughter, Mary Bowlan (Edward) of Carlisle; one step-son, Timothy Herring of Stuttgart; six grandchildren, Kelsie Carter, Presley Carter, Creed Carter, Chase Brazeal, Brent Bowlan and Cody Bowlan; one greatgranddaughter, Hayesley Carter; and Chester, her fur baby boy of the home.

Funeral services were 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church with burial following in Flynn Cemetery by Turpin Funeral Home of Stuttgart.

Billy Jo Morton Hefner, widow of Brewer L. Hefner, died peacefully on Monday, May 16, 2016 at Allen Morgan Health Center in Memphis, Tenn.

She was born Josie Mae Morton on February 26, 1929, the youngest child of William Thaddeus and Jo Emma Lawler Morton of the Oak Prairie community, Des Arc. Her husband of 63 years; both parents; three sisters, Aileen Bell, Elsie Livesay and Eva Welch; and four brothers, Bill, Duke, Oswald and R.L. Morton, all precede her in death.

Daughter Angela Hefner Less and son-in-law David Less of Memphis and one cherished granddaughter, Emma McGraw Less, survive her, as well as many beloved Morton and Hefner family members.

Billy Jo was valedictorian of the Des Arc High School Class of 1948. She attended Beebe Jr. College, University of Central Arkansas and Arkansas State University to prepare for a 33-year career as a first grade teacher in Keiser and school librarian in Osceola.

A life-long Methodist, Billy Jo was a former Sunday school teacher at First United Methodist Church both in Osceola and in Searcy, as well as a past president of the United Methodist Women in Osceola.

A graveside service by Rev. David Orr of Searcy was held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 8 (what would have been her 64th wedding anniversary), at Antioch Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Searcy (304 N. Main, Searcy AR 72143); First United Methodist Church of Osceola (303 S. Carthon, Osceola AR 72301); or a charity of choice.

Relatives at Des Arc include a sister-in-law, Ada Morton; and families of Don Morton, Jean Calhoun, and Janice Bell.

James Robert Coffield

J. R. Coffield, Stuttgart native, dies in Little Rock James Robert “Jimmy” Coffield of Little Rock passed away peacefully Friday, June 3, 2016. He was born September 13, 1944 to the late Geneva and Robert Coffield and raised in Stuttgart, AR. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Ellen Stevens Coffield; his brother, Joe (Daria); nieces, Katherine Coffield Nugent (Patrick), Lauren Coffield Rushton (Robert), Erin Coffield; nephew, Edward Coffield and many loving cousins.

He is also survived by two children, Matt (Alisa) and Courtney Blaisdell.

Memorials may be made to Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, 4823 Woodlawn, Little Rock, AR 72205, www.phumc.com.

A private family inurnment will be held at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church.

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Kathryn Warwick of Stuttgart Miss Steamboat Days

Anastacia Edwards, Queen Petite Miss Steamboat Days

Rani Heinmiller-First Alternate and Regan Swaim-Queen Teen Miss Steamboat Days

Zoey Gonzalez, Queen Pre-Teen Miss Steamboat Days

Wee Miss Steamboat Days, l-r: Avery Swaim-Second Alternate, Aubrey Straub-First Alternate, Preslee WilsonPhotogenic Winner and Kallista Reid, Queen.

Tiny Miss Steamboat Days, l-r Parker Swaim, First Alternate, Marissa Williams-Photogenic Winner, Peyton Whiting-Second Alternate and Linley Fisher-Queen

Eloise Dailey Estes, Queen Baby Miss Steamboat Days

Little Miss Steamboat Days, l-r: Matily McAnally-Queen, Keegan Williams-First Alternate, Lillian Edwards-Photogenic Winner.

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Athen, left and Craig Fisher C. Fisher Barbeque First in Ribs-Barbecue Cookoff

Love the fast car! These little guys took just long enough for a photo before getting back to admiring the NASCAR Interstate Batteries race car sponsored

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Bass Tournament Winners: The team of Brian Madar, left and Tony Long, center, were the winners of a $1000.00 prize at the Steamboat Days Bass Tournament with 17.22 pounds. Terrell Sutton, right, was chairman of this event.

Cheer Exhibition: Miss Carla’s students are showcasing their cheer pyramid during on Saturday evening in front of the Main Stage.

Funnel cakes and rides are carnival favorites

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Senator Grassley Re-introduced Bill to ban packers from owning livestock By John Crabtree, johnc@cfra.org, Center for Rural Affairs Recently Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), reintroduced legislation - S. 2911 that would make it unlawful for a meatpacking company to own, feed, or control livestock intended for slaughter.

According to the National Farmers Union, livestock ownership among a few multinational firms restricts competition, puts farmers and ranchers on an uneven playing field, and increases the chances of market price manipulation. Both the National Farmers Union and the Center for Rural Affairs have long supported pas-

sage of legislation to ban packer ownership of livestock and other related livestock market reforms.

As I’ve said before, the meatpacking industry always responds to reform legislation or any discussion of reforming livestock markets the same way.

They want to control the marketplace; they don’t care about how farmers and ranchers are treated; and they don’t want anyone holding them accountable or forcing them to operate in a fair, equitable, competitive marketplace.

Barry Carpenter, President and CEO of the North American Meat Institute, claims that packers must own and feed their own cattle to maintain an effec-

Competitive markets are the foundation of America’s economy. Family farmers and ranchers asking for a level playing field where farmers and ranchers, not the packers, own the livestock, is a request that is not only eminently reasonable, but long overdue.

tive marketplace. Bill Bullard, CEO of the ranchers’ organization R-CALF USA, calls those claims baseless, deceptive and self-serving.

I’m with Bill.

The packers and their sycophants at the National Pork Producers Council can whine all they want.

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Sympathy & Prayers to Vanessa (Walker) Graham & family. Her Aunt Melvalene Ward of Tumbling Shoals, AR passed away June 2, 2016. She had a bad battle with cancer.

She was the wife of Benny Ward. He is a brother to our late Francis (Ward) Walker, Vanessa’s Mom. Mickey & Vanessa planed too attend her Memorial Service in Heber Springs Wednesday.

Sympathy & Prayers for Logsdon & Briggs Families. Billie (Logsdon) Briggs passed away Friday, June 3, 2016. She is a sister-in-law to Pat & Mike Briggs & others. She was a graduate of DAHS. She was loved by all.

(OBIT IN THIS EDITION) Josie Cochran turned Sweet 16, June 2nd. Her first choice of food, was King Kat. Christian Weaver & I were to borrow Carter Harrison little kitchen, to save cost. Carl & Christian Weaver helped for their cousin, Josie. The party was wonderful, but the fun part was no one, not even his crew, knew Carter wanted to do this meal. We were thankful he had an evening free to do it. Bob got a picture of Tracy’s face when she saw him in the kitchen. Then, Tracy got a picture of Josie’s face(about fell off) when she saw Mr. Carter. The “Cochran 7� are (kids age) is #1 fan. He remembers first time, maybe twins, Casey & Madie ate King Kat at CRVFD. He sat there to see them-one took her chicken on the others plate & took her fish HA! I told Bob Friday morning that Carter was doing meal, so we together made Carter & German chocolate cake for Josie to surprise Mr. Carter with after she know he was there. As a Thank You, she and Carter came inside for a while & Tracy got a picture of Josie giving him a small token of appreciation. They had so much fun at her party, had a Lips sink Battle. It was hilarious Carl Weaver went to Marianna, AR Saturday to go with Chelsea Benson’s family to MS for a few days to visit Chelsea’s grandparents. Chelsea already shortly after graduation, last month at UAMS, In Respiratory Therapy, has landed a great job in St. Louis, MO. Carl had a good time, he got back Monday evening. Then Christian was to leave Wednesday morning for Murfreesboro, TN to visit his girlfriend, Charis Bean for a few days. Charis plans to attended school in Memphis this fall. Mamaw will be glad so Christian doesn’t make that 61/2 hour drive so much.

Hickory Plains School Reunion was really nice Saturday, but attendance was low. We had around fifty. Everyone enjoyed plenty of Carter Harrison’s good fish & etc.

Imagine that gathering of Hickory Plains people.

HA No one know how much we like to talk, runs close race with how much we like to eat HA! Glad Jerry Smith got to come from St. Louis. He & Mary Grace Smith had a great weekend together. Janet Hall McGregor came from Memphis. Thin almost only time she comes home. She was with her cousin Dwight. They are family to our late William Hall.

Sympathy & Prayers to Katrina Price of Crossroads. Her Grandpa, Marion Whittaker of Des Arc Funeral Service was at Gospel Mission Church Saturday. It was a beautiful Service and he will be missed by all. Send cards to 9117 Graham Rd, Des Arc, AR 72040.

Evans Family Reunion was Sunday at Gospel Mission Life Center in Des Arc. The group was smaller, but maybe 70. Of course lots of good food & fun fellowship. We have lost so many to Heaven’s gain, then their families don’t come. It was great to have Jerry & Mary Ellen Gentry some visit with us a while. Our late Uncle Jess & Aunt Aliene Evans son, Carol & Rosa Mae Evans were there from Stuttgart. I only got to see them at Stuttgart when I do meals with King Kat. Want to say a BIG THANK You to Timmy Jones for mowing Crossroads Comm. Building yard & Bobby & Mickey Graham for burning piles of limbs & cutting more.

Sympathy & Prayers for the family of our late Humpy & Louise Bell.

They lost another son, Billy Bell of Las Vegas, NV Monday. He has been in really bad health for a long time. His wife Phyllis is there, but their kids don’t live right around them. You can send the last sibling cards, Bobby Bell, PO Box 418, Hickory Plains, AR 72066 & sister in-law, Susanne Bell, PO Box 341,Hickory Plains, AR 72066.

Hickory Plains Baptist Church has VBS this week. They are having great time. They had around 69 Monday night & around 72 Tuesday night. Closing with grilled hamburgers & hot dogs will be Friday night.

Sympathy & Prayers for Ethel (Kirk) McCall & family of Hickory Plains.

Her dear husband, HL McCall had a long battle after bleeding on the brain last year. He got to go home, HEAVEN, Tues-

day at 4:45AM. They are family. They use to go help Mama when she’d fall, etc. She, Clara Clark & I call each other Sis. After HL got in this shape, he’d call Clara, Clara, but he’d call me Annie Bell’s daughter. He was so PRECIOUS. (OBIT IN THIS EDITION) Everyone is invited to the wedding of Trevor Jones of Cross Roads & bride elect, Candace Nelson of Carlisle. It will be Saturday , June 18 at Stuttgart at the old home of Trevor’s late, great Uncle Willie Jones house, 24 Walton Lane, Stuttgart, AR. Jeff & Lori (Walters)Beard, has “Bullett Hauling, LLC. He needs another driver, call him, 870-256-5556. Lori is the daughter of John Walters & granddaughter to Ms. Maxine Walters.

HPOS wants to let everyone know that Tracy will serve breakfast on Sunday mornings. She will also have a Sunday lunch special for $5 .99.

Dinner SPECIALS on TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS! Come out & 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 PM2:30PM, Sat.10AM-1:30PM. (REMINDER) For people to call 870-854-3703 or email me (OpalCrider@centurytel.net) 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 & Mine!

Here is some of that news from last week that I told you I did not get: Coming over for the dinner meeting at the Tamale Factory(that no one told me about in time to get my name in the pot) for a trip down memory lane in honor of Coach Curtis King and Billy Ray Smith were our hometown boys who live elsewhere were Jerry and Denise Pendergist of Little rock and Larry Peebles of Memphis. They spent the night in their Gregory houses.

Ima Jean Lindsey and her friend, Nell Richardson of Augusta spent Thursday night of Memorial weekend at the Lightle Center in Searcy for the annual Luau and dance with the Midnight Express Band.

Friday night they were at the Augusta Days program and on Saturday listened to both the J.R.

Rogers All Star Band and the Aaron Tippin Band.

Sunday evening O.B. and Helen Fields visited Steve and Dawanna Fields and their granddaughter, Tori Bell, of Jonesboro.

Jena Pfeffer spent Sunday afternoon in Searcy with the Lynn Tranum family.

Tucker Brown of Cabot spent last week here with his Nana Michelle and Poppa Donny Brown.

Virginia Davis of Caldwell came and accompanied her Mom, Fannie Peters, to the Sleep Center Monday night.

Karla Clark went to Stuttgart Sunday afternoon for her granddaughter Parker Tefteller’s dance recital.

Cody Collins, who is employed in Little Rock visited during the weekend with Rosemary and Paul Collins and Gregory Baptist Church.

Greg Davenport of Tenn. and Phillip Vest of Huntsville, Ala. were here at their ‘Gregory house’ and did a lot of work on the Tom Salter Blacksmith shop.

Mr. Tom, as we all knew him, sat my Steve and Stan ( and many others) on his anvil and cut their hair. Greg and Phillip and some others bought for a duck hunting house what Mr. Tom and Mrs. Elsie owned and was passed on to daughters, Edith and Erna Mae. Hopefully the duck hunting will stay good when I am 150 or so years old so that maybe the kids can get a few bucks out of this old house.

If I recall something I didn’t get in this week ,just hold on and it will appear sometime.

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­ EW­ BETHEL­ NEWS N Donna Kelly, Correspondent

We had a nice service crowd. Brother Terry Taylor preached and brought a good message in the morning and evening service.

We had several visitorsDanny and Delores Perry, Brother Freddie Holmes from Little Rock, Mr. and Mrs. Brown from Humnoke, Bradley Taylor and Jerry Bokker from Hazen

and Sandy Kelly from Bethlehem in DeValls Bluff and others whose names I failed to get.

It was a beautiful day, a little on the warm side.

We missed Dale and Evelyn Greenwalt, Evelyn wasn't feeling well lately.

We missed Philip and Janet Boothe and family, they were out of town on Business.

I had a phone call from Evelyn Ward, she was visiting family in DesArc. She visited Bruce Ingle also and was so pleased as he was doing so good.

We had several people who are ill. Remembering them in our prayers.

We wish everyone a good week.

Have a Good Week In The Lord!

Happy Birthday June 11th to Trevor Jones, George Bonner & Taffa Miller!

Happy Birthday June 14th to Candace Crye!

Happy Birthday June 15th to Bobby Smith!

Happy Birthday June 16th to Katrina Price!

Happy Birthday June 18th to Newton Bucker & Mr. Bill Hartsell (brother of our Ms. Louise Speight)!

Because of the privilege and authority God has given me, I give each of you this warning: Don't think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us. Romans 12:3, NLT

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Off-season practice begins for Jr. Football

The Junior Football team has begun off-season practice lifting weights and running drills. The “newcomers” (seventh grade) got a good taste of what the summer holds during their afternoon session last week.

Photo by Kent Childers

UCA-Conway announces Spring 2016 President’s and Dean’s lists The University of Central Arkansas at Conway has announced the President’s List and Dean’s List for Spring 2016.

Students must achieve a 4.0 grade point average (GPA) with a minimum course load of 12 credit ohours to receive recognition on the President’s List.

Recognition on the Dean’s List requires at least a 3.5 GPA with a minimum

course load of 12 credit hours.

A total of 905 students were named to the President’s List and 1,384 to the Dean’s List.

Colt Huggins of Des Arc was listed on the Dean’s List.

Colt, a senior, is the son of Chuck Huggins of Hickory Plains and Sandy Melvin of Des Arc.

DAHS Calendar Summer School June 13-July 1

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DABA Baseball/Softball Schedule Revised 6/6/16 Girls-8 and Under June 9: Wild Things vs Red Hots New Field June 10: Wild Things vs Diamonds Millenium Red Hots vs Lil’Knockouts Millenium June 11: Diamonds vs Red Hots New Field New Field Red Hots vs Diamonds Lil Knockouts vs Wild Things New Field Wild Things vs Lil Knockouts New Field Girls-12 and under Sat. June 18: Millenium Kennedy Law vs Stealerz Tues., June 21: New Field Stealerz vs Kennedy Law Buddy League Thurs., June 9: Tortuga’s vs MJJJ Millenium Palace Drug vs Dondies Mllenium Sat., June 11: Millenium MJJJ vs Palace Drug Palace Drug vs MJJJ Millenium Dondies vs Tortuga’s Millenium Tortuga’s vs Dondie’s Millenium Tues., June 14: MJJJ vs Tortuga’s Millenium Millenium Dondies vs Palace Drug Little League Thurs., June 9: F&M Bank vs Lindsay’s T. Smith Sat., June 11: T. Smith Lindsay’s vs F&M Bank T. Smith Garth’s vs Lindsay’s Tues., June 14: F&M Bank vs Garth’s T. Smith F&M Bank vs Garth’s T. Smith Pony League Thurs., June 9 Doubleheader at Des Arc vs England Mon., June 13 Doubleheader at Des Arc vs Stuttgart

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7th Grade Orientation Aug. 8, 5:30 p.m.

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In the park homerun: Hudson Goodman, right, hits the ball for an in the park homerun on Tuesday, June 7.

Ball vs Runner: Skylar Smith,Tortuga’s, left, gloves the throw to first base from teammate, Gabe Berry in Tuesday’s game against Palace Drug.

Safe! Peyton Bitner, Kennedy Law, center, beats the tag at first as Jacy Adams, Stealerz, right, makes the catch. Kennedy Law coach, Danielle McDonald, left, encourages Peyton to touch the bag.

Beating the tag: Jacob Roach,Farmers and Merchants Bank, right, slides under the tag of Garth’s backcatcher, Matt Kearby, left, in Tuesday’s game at Tony Smith Field.

Score! Kirsten Wiggins, Stealerz, right slides in safely across homeplate in their game against Kennedy Law on Tuesday evening, June 7. Bella Flanagan, #24 for Kennedy Law, covers homeplate.

Pitching to Win: Both ladies have similar pitching form, both pitching to win.

Faith Harrell #1 for Stealerz, left and Bella Flanagan, Kennedy Law give it their best on Tuesday afternoon.

Throwing for the win: Tristan Ingle, Garth’s, center, throws a pitch across the plate for a strike in their game against Farmers and Merchants Bank on Tuesday

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FARM/HOME New foundation seed facility nears completion at Stuttgart STUTTGART, Ark. — Agricultural research and extension in Arkansas will soon take a great stride forward as the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture prepares to open its new Foundation Seed Facility for operation in early August.

The $8.6 million facility will be part of the Rice Research and Extension Center in Stuttgart. Glenn Bathke, program director at the center, said the new facility will be key in making varieties of rice, soybean and wheat foundation seeds, developed by Division of Agriculture researchers, available for independent seed dealers and seed companies to purchase. “This is a giant leap forward from our original seed processing facility, which was built in 1951,� Bathke said. “It’s much more efficient and will give us a higher quality product.�

The facility will manage the certified foundation seeds produced by the Division of Agriculture, which require inspections throughout the entire process, from the field to the point of sale, Bathke said.

The facility will be capable of processing as much as 250 bushels of seed an hour, including pre-cleaning, cleaning, sizing, grading and other steps in ensuring high quality of more than 25 varieties of seed

each year. “Through easier-to-use identity preserved storage, we’ll be able to handle more varieties than in the past, so we can keep our seed portfolio updated much more effectively,� Bathke said.

Bathke said technicians for machinery involved in the seed handling process are currently onsite to help manage the installation process. There is still plenty of work to be done before the scheduled Aug. 9 ribbon-cutting ceremony, he said, but things are moving according to plan.

Tours of the facility will be included as part of the 2016 Arkansas Rice Expo, taking place Aug. 10, based at the Grand Prairie Center in Stuttgart.

For more information about the 2016 Arkansas Rice Expo, contact your local Cooperative Extension Service agent or visit www.uaex.edu.

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers all its Extension and Research programs and services without regard to 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.

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Brian Belen and Walter Nunn

Currently, Belen is working with the Department of Agriculture in order to secure accreditation to become one of their training centers.

As an “agripreneur� and an educator, Belen aims to utilize this farm for agricultural programs tha improve community livelihoods.

Belen said he is interested in learning about the agricultural setor, including integration and diversification, response to climate change and mobilizing communities through agricultural programs. He aims to create a strong network of farmers in the Philippines to promote ecnomic empowerment of farmers and their communities.

Belen said his professional interests include agricultural development, agricultural integration and diversification, organic farming and regulations, localized food movement and community agricultural training programs.According to Nunn, there are currently 270 “fellows� in the program.

Belen arrived in the U. S. on April 26 and in Arkansas April 28. He returned to Washington D. C. for the final days of the conference before returning to San Pablo City, a city of 200,000 population. His comment on meeting him for the first time was “you have a great country.�

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

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Crop Condition: Corn: 25% Poor, 75% good Rice: 50% Poor, 50% Fair Soybean: 50% Poor, 50% Fair Cotton: 50% Poor, 50% Fair Hay/Pasture: 100% Fair

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Brian Belen of San Pablo City, Philippines, was hosted to a tour of the Letchworth Farm south of Des Arc last week.

Belen, educator and agripreneur, was given a tour of the large farm by farm operators, Donald, Stewart and Cole Morton.

The Mortons demonstrated the farm machinery and row crop techniques used in their operation.

Belen, who is general manager, conducts tours of Ato Belen’s Farm in San Pablo City that produces fruit and swine. The fruit is grown in a 24-acre orchard.

While in Des Arc, he was a guest at the home of Gale Stewart and Walter Nunn, Belen advised that “agripreneur� includes selling seed and hog manure while educating citizens about basic agriculture. He was in the U. S. on a special four-week agriculture exchange program sponsored by the U. S. State Department through June 3.

Nunn arranged Brian’s Des Arc stay as a part time staff member of Global Ties Arkansas.

Belen, who is Corporate Secretary and Director, ABF Integrated Farms and Agribusiness Center, Inc., is currently corporate secretary and director for a family-owned and managed integrated diversified organic farm. In this role, he is responsible for managing the farm’s expansion strategies.

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Pasley-Ingle Family gathers for 12th Annual Reunion

By Steven Ingle wonderful time was had by all at the Pasley-Ingle Family Reunion on Saturday, June 4, 2016.

For the twelfth consecutive year, the Pasley-Ingle Family Reunion was held at the American Agricultural Movement (AAM) building in Des Arc. The family reunion is always planned to coincide with the Steamboat Days celebration.

The Pasley-Ingle families hold a joint family reunion because Mary Pasley married John Edward Ingle, Sr., and Mary’s sister, Ada Pasley married John’s brother, Robert Ingle. This produced a set of double first cousins. John and Mary’s children were Sharon Kay (Ingle) English, the late John Edward Ingle, Jr., the late Betty Sue (Ingle) Jackson, and Steven Ingle. Robert and Ada’s children were Janice (Ingle) Hollis, Dennis Ingle, the late Gary Ingle, and Rena (Ingle) Imgrund. Ada later married Donald “Don” Kunkle.

The Pasley family has traced their genealogy as far back as Robert Pasley, a farmer from Goochland County, VA, who was born in 1719. The Pasley family is extremely proud of their family’s ethnic diversity which includes at least Irish, Chippewa (Ojibwe)

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Indian, Spanish, Mexican, and African American. The family displayed a wall chart with a descendant pedigree of Robert Pasley which traces twelve generations of the family.

This particular branch of the Pasley family is descended from the late William Franklin “Bill” Pasley (1918-1979) and his wife Lucille Marion (Smith) Pasley (1921-1991). Bill and Lucille were local farmers and restaurant owners. Older citizens of Des Arc will remember the Street Car Café which they operated for many years and the Des Arc Recreation Center (usually just called “The Rec Center”). Bill was also a part time mechanic and a lay preacher.

The name “Ingle” was originally “Inglis,” which in the Gaelic language was pronounced more like “angle.” In the 1800s, the spelling was changed to “Ingle,” but the pronunciation “angle” persisted for several generation. The family can trace their roots to Ninian Inglis who lived in southern Scotland and died in 1640. The Ingle family tree contains fifteen generations. The Ingle family includes the ethnic diversity of Irish, English, and Scottish. Reverend Charles Inglis (1734-1816) was the first Anglican Bishop in the New World.

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family present at the reunion are the decedents of William Alec Ingle and Mary Ann (Humphries).

William was a local farmer, gambler, moonshiner, and bootlegger. He led an extremely colorful life on both sides of the law.

Older citizens of Des Arc may remember his bootlegging of beer, wine, and whiskey along with his brother in law, O. T. Humphries during the years of prohibition. (O. T. Humphries went on to open the local saloon “O. T.’s Place” after the end of prohibition.

The Ingle-Pasley family is proud of its heritage in producing religious scholars, ministers, and lay preachers. There are at least nine members of the family by birth or by marriage who are either ordained ministers/preachers or lay ministers/preachers.

After a delicious potluck luncheon, the family enjoyed visiting with relatives not seen in years, catching up on family news, and meeting new members of the family. The traditional banana pudding dessert prepared by Mary (Pasley) Ingle was a treat enjoyed by all. Also, for the twelfth year running, the family Bingo game entertained everyone.

A new event added this year was the door prize.

The first prize was what we hope to become a future heirloom quilt designed by Mrs. Mary (Pasley) Ingle.

The patchwork heirloom quilt was signed by emIngle broidery “Mary 2016.” The quilt was won as a door prize by Rachel Edwards. The second door prize was a triangular dome tent made by Ms. Sharon (Ingle) English.

The winner of the tent was Xavier Pasley.

More than 85 family members and friends of the family were present at the reunion. These include Gabby Larkin, Braylen Stanfield, Fallon Henry, Olivia Henry, Pamela Pasley Lucy, Hannah Rayburn, Robert Ingle, Gavin Rayburn, Brayden Rayburn, Sharon English, Carline Ingle, Steven Ingle, John Ingle, Mary Ingle, Brooke English, Dillion Pasley, Shonie Carnes, Kenneth Wayne Pasley, JaLisa Pasley, Xavier Pasley, Echo Pasley, Buster Pasley, Frieda Pasley, Caden Pasley, Lukas Pasley, Tyler Pasley, Ethan Pasley, Kelly Taylor, Weston Imgrund, Tara Varnon, Gracie McIntosh, Emberlynn Hinldman, Ryan Couch, Billy Pasley, Jerrod English, Tonya Rayburn, George Harriman, Ada Kunkel, Don Kunkel, Kaylin Hollis, Anabelle Hollis, Jayeden Fansher, Leilanie Janet Dometsevah, Donna Walk-

Mrs. Alma Ruth Ingle er, Jeremy Walker, Tori Hollis, Adam Hollis, Colton Sides, Diesel Sides, Daxton Edwards, Cheryl Edwards, Sides, Ruth Parson, Bar- Romona Holland, Rhonda bara (Parson) Hall, Carolyn Huggins, Kenny Pasley, Vance-Pettit, Brenda Rose, Rachel Huggins, Lane HugBrian Rose, Faith Ann Rose, ins, and Tammy Bruce and TroyGeisler, Linda Geisler, Mary Ingle.

The oldest member Trevor Geisler, Bekah Otment, Jenna Edwards, present at the reunion was Chad Edwards, Lily Ed- Alma Ruth (Ingle) Parson, wards, Izzy Edwards, Justin aged 90 years 8 months, Lucy, Jason Lucy, Rachel and the youngest family Huggins, Sherry Stokes, member present was Joey Ingle, Chance Ingle, Chance Len Ingle, aged 0 Justin Hollis, Ashley Mar- years 1 month.

The family is looking tin, Sadie Martin, Justice Hicks, David Ingle, Kristian forward to the thirteenth Ingle, Kiley Ingle, C. J. Bul- annual reunion to be held lock, Glenda Bullock, Mari- next year on the same lyn Edwards, Kourtney weekend as Steamboat Jackson, Keith Howiee, Days.

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Traveling with Philip and Lorraine . . .

Tuesday, we got off to a late start. Lorraine discovered a Laverne Spencer book and read “Double Beds” till the wee hours of the night and then couldn’t get to sleep. Maybe too much rest?

The weather started to change to cloudy and cooler, but we walked to town and found our way around better and took the bus back. It was so annoying when we couldn’t find a store that we’d been to and wanted to return to.

The shops provided us with a few chuckles: “wind-cheaters” were sold at the chemist’s for excess gas; a sales lady really asked, “Are you being served?”. I looked around for Mrs. Slocum (of the Britcom fame); noticed an elderly lady wearing a “Hearing Impaired” button.

We washed a load of clothes and hung them in our room because it started to sprinkle.

We took off at three o’clock and met Krista coming in from her day at school.

We trudged to Brougham Castle, a hearty hike, in drizzle and saw the castle’s great ruins.

After consulting our map, we continued onward towards town to eat supper. We wanted to eat at Glen Cottage Italian Restaurant located in the inn where we’d made reser-

vations for our German company, but discovered they were closed.

The owner recommended another place, so we had to backtrack (groan) to a place called Gianni’s. But it was worth the achng feet.

Philip had penne veggies and Lorraine had veggie pizza. There were no left-overs from that meal!

A liter of wine helped cheer us us immensly and we celebrated by taking a taxi back up the hill.

We tried to make reservations in Keswick but were stymied by a Christian convention that seemed to be booking every available room.

The weather continued to deteriorate, with the wind howling and the temperature dropping drastically (to 50 degrees, maybe, which, to us, was COLD).

The next morning, when Philip dropped off the milk bottle for the milkman, (a real treat for us), in the courtyard, it was spitting rain.

We enjoyed hot oatmeal before the family arose, knowing we had to catch an early coach to the fair.

Krista was dropping us off at the bus pick-up spot.

We didn’t pack sandwiches as we were counting on a hot lunch. We did load up with fruit.

Lorraine wore two tshirts plus a sweatshirt and we always carry our rain parkas (anoraks). The heat

was on in the train station where the bus was to pick up up and it felt pretty darn good.

We waited and waited for the bus. We even called the coach company once and was told, “He’s on his way!”.

We had a false alarm and almost got on the wrong bus-a shopping tour.

Finally, we ran out to ask the next driver if he was the county fair trip and he said, “Yes!” (The bus was not marked Irving Coaches, the company we’d called and paid).

Then we noticed a small sign: “on hire to Irving Coaches.” Philip gave the driver a slightly hard time, “Running a bit late? We were told you’d pick us up at the train station. This is the PARK (across from the station).

Lorraine whispered that we’d better not be a minute late for the return trip home, because this driver would probably leave us in a heartbeat-the “ugly Americans.”

The trip was lovely. We saw some beautiful homes and yards. Two very voluble women sat behind us.

They took turns taking a breath so that they could talk some more. We figured they were Scottish because we heard a lot of “ayes”.

We picked up a man and woman I dubbed “the an-

Breakthrough Solutions conference to focus on what smart communities do to stand out LITTLE ROCK — Community and regional leaders and organizers will have the opportunity to learn how to more effectively attract tourists, retirees, families, entrepreneurs and businesses to their areas at the 2016 Breakthrough Solutions conference and pre-conference workshop, July 7-8 in Little Rock.

“The purpose of the conference is to provide community and regional leaders with insights, tools, and solutions they can use to stand out from the crowd, leading to communities to becoming more vibrant, sustainable, and resilient,” said Mark Peterson, professor of community and economic development for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.

Attendees will have the

chance to discover opportunities in eight critical issue areas and hear about exciting community projects from across the state.

The conference is scheduled to take place July 8 at the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service headquarters, 2301 South University, in Little Rock. In addition to the conference, two halfday pre-conference workshops will be held July 7, addressing two critical community economic development issues, both of which can help communities stand out from the crowd: “Creating a Talent Pipeline for Your Community or Region” will provide a strategic approach to workforce development and a valuable tool for community leaders to address the most critical is-

sues and greatest opportunities for developing a skilled, motivated work force. The Talent Pipeline will be used for two pilot communities, with workforce providers adding key insights into the process.

“Funding and Financing Community and Economic Development” will provide comprehensive approach to funding and financing the most important projects and initiatives within communities, with an opportunity to learn from several successful projects funded in Arkansas and other states. Participating communities will have an opportunity to make a pitch for funding their projects.

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cient couple.” Things got a bit tense as we got involved in a very slow moving queue, hopefully near the fair.

We nibbled on grapes and wished we had some peanut butter sandwiches.

Thank goodness there was a restroom aboard.

Philip opened an overhead door for fresh air. We were almost four hours getting there. It was quite a grueling ride and a good reminder of why we prefer trains.

We enjoyed every minute of the fair. By the time we arrived, we were ravenous. We settled for tuna sandwiches and HOT tea, chatting with a couple sitting at the table who were “doing” the fair with their grandson.

We popped in at the International Pavilion to sign the guest book. To our delight, we received two “member” passes which entitled us to very special privileges and seating.

We walked enormous distances in thick crowds but soon found that skirting the perimeter was better.

Philip especially wanted to see the Queen’s Household Cavalry that included snazzy (some helmeted) soldiers and decorated horses, plus a band.

We visited the Schools Tent and talked with a teacher from one of the poorest towns around,

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Dorchester, who explained that their town once had had thirteen coal mines hiring 1,000 men each.

Now there were only two mines with 600 men.

The town was extremely poor but was involved in a project to pay teenagers to finish school.

We returned to the main ring for the Cattle Parade, remembering the time in Scotland when one of the cows got loose, embarrasing his owner terribly. We figured that one would be hamburger before the night was over.

This group of more than two hundred (and those were just the winners) included pigs, sheep, horses, angora goats from Penrith, as well as customary cows.

The speaker, a woman with impeccable diction, never missed a beat as she went on with “judged by, exhibited by, champion of, bred by, led by, etc.” for each winner!

A Pipers and Drum band and a Lowland Brass Band entertained us in various spots. The weather spit rain occasionally but the sun burst out just as often.

The ancient couple arrived at the bus on the last leg, driven by someone in a snazzy red car.

The yakky duo, who sat behind us, didn’t show up and everyone wondered if the driver would wait for them.

They finally climbed

aboard, breathless, about six minutes late. We hoped they would be too tired to yak as much as the earlier trip. Philip asked them, quite sweetly, “Did you find a couple of Scottish boyfriends?”

We shared a cheese and pickle sandwich and an apple for supper. We heard on the news that the European Common Market was lifting the ban (mad cow disease) on exported beef from the UK as of August 1.

The Yorkshire Show beef people were interviewed and quoted on the radio station.

It was good to get “home”. The temperature got colder. Lorraine read under the covers in bed that night.

We tried to ignore the cat food dish on the kitchen counter, realizing that, otherwise, Cleo, the dog, would gobble it up leaving poor Barley starving.

Krista also put some fresh flowers in our room while we were gone.

Lorraine discovered the first loss of the vacation, her insulated water bottle holder, possibly left behind on the bus.

In spite of a call to the coach company, it never reappeared. The hazards of traveling!

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District Court Hearings The following cases were heard before Judge Robert Abney in District Court hearings held in the Courtroom at Des Arc City Hall on June 6, 2016: City Cases Jamieson Robinson, Des Arc, charged with Terroristic Threatening and Harrassment. Case Review June 13, 2016.

Devin Bonds, Des Arc, charged with Domestic Battering-Third Degree.

Case Review July 18, 2016.

Brianna Jones, Des Arc, charged with Domestic Battering-Third Degree.

Case Review July 18, 2016.

Jelecia M. Jackson, Des Arc, charged with Contempt of Court/Failure to Community Complete Service. Case Review June 20, 2016.

Jeffery C. Treadwell, Des Arc, charged with Contempt of Court/Failure to Complete Community Service.

Defendant to Complete Commitment at Prairie County Jail.

Anthony S. Sanner, Des

Arc, charged with No Vehicle License and No Liability Insurance. Continued to June 13, 2016.

Michael A. Whittaker, Des Arc, charged with Domestic Battering-Third Degree and Possession of Controlled Substance.

Plead Guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance.

Sentencing set for July 11, 2016. Plead Not Guilty to Domestic Battering. Hearing set for July 11, 2016.

State Cases Anthony S. Sanner, Des Arc, charged with Failure to Pay and Failure to Appear on a Written Summons.

Hearing set Jun 13, 2016.

Larry D. Williams, Austin, charged with Littering. Guilty. Sentenced to Fine and Cost of $240.00.

Leon Demarz Holder, Clarendon, charged with Failure to Pay and Failure to Appear on a Written Summons. Guilty. Sentenced to Fine and Cost of $380.00 plus Plus Probation Fee of $180.00 and 29 days Prairie County Jail

with credit for Four Served.

Jelecia M. Jackson, Des Arc, charged with Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver License-Class A Misdemeanor and Violation of No Contact Order.

Time Pay Review.

David L. Miller, Griffithville, charged with Possession of Fiddler Size Net. Bond Forfeited.

Steven J. Mahon, Des Arc, charged with Littering.

Guilty. Sentenced to Fine and Cost of $240.00.

Shania Rachelle Ward, Beebe, charged with Failure to Pay. Failed to Appear. Issue Warrant.

Nicholas Scott Patterson, Ward, charged with Failure to Pay. Guilty. Sentenced to Fine and Cost of $380.00 and Eleven Days Prairie County Jail.

Larry D. Williams, Austin, charged with Failure to Appear on a Written Summons. Guilty. Charge merged with Failure to Pay Charge.

Prairie County Courthouse News

The following information was obtained from the records in the Prairie CounLos Angeles - Jill Stein ty Courthouses in Des Arc won the California Green and DeValls Bluff on Tues- Party primary last night, day, June 7, 2016: continuing her streak of victories leading up to the Land Transfers party's national convenWarranty Deed tion in Houston in August.

S. Calkins, Dianna "It is gratifying that so Grantor, hand paid by Misty many voters are hungry for Derden and Patrick Harwell, progressive change. I look Grantees, the following forward to being the Green lands lying in the Northern nominee in November to District of Prairie County: give voters the opportunity The East 89.5 feet of Lots to vote for solutions that One, Two, Three, Four and will lift up the 99%, not inFive in Block Four, West End crease the profits of the Addition to the Town of Des 1%."

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Prairie County Jail Count The following inmates are incarcerated in the Prairie County Jail at Des Arc as of Tuesday, June 7, 2016, according to Sheriff Gary Burnett: Walker, James Walker, 30, charged with Public Intoxication and Possession of Controlled Substance. Intake date June 6, 2016.

Graham, Johnell Delacy, 19, Hold for PC Hearing. Intake date June 6, 2016.

Hudson, Keenan Letrell, 18, Hold for PC Hearing.Intake date June 6, 2016.

Walls, Johnnie Joe, 38, charged with Possession of Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Commitment.

Intake date April 13, 2016.

Washington, Earl, 48, charged with Criminal Mischief-First. Intake date December 28, 2015.

Bonds, Donald Wayne, 54, charged with Parole Violation. Intake date June 2, 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.

Mitchell, George W., 37, charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia x2. Intake date May 25, 2016.

Rocha, Jimmy Jesus, 24, Hold for Another Department. Intake date April 4, 2016.

Wilson, Jerome, 47, Hold

for Another Department. Intake date June 2, 2016.

Albizu, James, 47, charged with Possession of Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver x2. Intake date March 24, 2016.

Enzor, David Mark, 56, charged with Furnishing Prohibited Articles. Intake date March 7, 2016.

Jones, Bobby Joe, 56, charged with Forgery, Theft of Property, and Habitual Offender. Intake date March 3, 2016.

Doss, Myesha, 23, Commitment. Intake date May 16, 2016.

Dulaney, Malary L., 31, charged with Attempted Murder, Kidnapping and Terroistic ThreateningFelony. Intake date May 5, 2016.

Monroe, Traci, 23, Commitment. INtake date May 5, 2016.

Oglesbee, Lisa Carol, 53, charged with Probation Revocation. Intake date Fbruary 13, 2016.

Piety, Shaina, 31, Hold for Another Department. Intake date May 18, 2016.

Allen, Wallace, 68, Commitment. Intake date Febr uary 24, 2016.

Bevell, Robert Lynn, 22, Commitment. Intake date April 6, 2016.

Chitty, William R., 26, Weekend Commitment. Intake date June 3, 2016.

Elliott, Jonathan R., 28, Commitment. Intake date May 17, 2016.

Good, Lattorrey L, 36, charged with Terroristic Threadenting-Misdemeanor and Disorderly Conduct. Intake date June 4, 2016.

Hill, Jason Shannon, 34, Commitment. Intake date May 15, 2016.

Holder, Leon Demarz, 28, Commitment. Intake date June 3, 2016.

Miller, Donald Ray, 29, Commitment. Intake date May 10, 2016.

Nady, Timothy Wayne, 36, charged with Careless Driving, Obstructing Governmental Operations, Disorderly Conduct, Carrying a Gun/Knife/Club as Weapon, Drinking on Highway and All Other Offenses. Commitment. Intake date May 14, 2016.

Noble, Spencer Jordan, 22, Commitment, Intake date May 29, 2016.

Patterson, Nicholas S., 19, Commitment. Intake dateJune 6, 2016.

Polk, Anthony Todd, 41, Hold for Another Department. Intake date May 22, 2016.

Treadwell, Jeffery Carol, 46, Commitment. Intake date June 6, 2016.

Williams, Justin W., 34, charged with Failure to Appear. Intake date June 1, 2016.

Winder, Aaron Leif, 33, charged with Failure to Appear. Hold for Another Department. Intake date May 31, 2016.

Jill Stein wins California Green Primary

Marcum, Ronnie, 33, charged with Theft of Property x2. Intake date May 16, 2016.

Metcalf, Nicoe Jerel, 28, charged with Probation Revocation. Intake date May 10, 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.

Ward, Jacob Edward, 25, charged with Battery-First Degree. Intake date May 27, 2016.

Ramierez, Jose Rios, 31, charged with Possession of Controlled SubstanceFelony. Intake date May 14, 2016.

Whittaker, Michael, 38, charged with Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana, Battery-Domestic-Third Degree, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Intake date June 4, 2015.

Williams, Thornell, 31, charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia-Class A Misdemeanor. Intake May 28, 2016.

McGee, Nickey A., 54, Commitment. Intake date May 19, 2016.

Paulman, Tyler Jacob, 25, charged with Probation Revocation. Intake date May 11, 2016.

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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.

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CLASSIFIEDS, SERVICES, LEGALS Real Estate

ACCEPTING BIDS The Des Arc School District is accepting bids for mowing services at Des Arc Elementary School.

A copy of specifications can be picked up at the Superintendent’s office.

Bids should be hand delivered or mailed to the Superintendent’s office at 600 Main St., Des Arc, AR 72040. Bids must be received by 2:00 p.m., June, 21st, 2016. For more information, contact Nick Hill at (870)256-4164.

The Des Arc School District reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

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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.

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YARD SALES YARD SALE: Friday & Saturday, June 10 & 11 7 a.m. ? 8th and Curran. Lots of good stuff. p YARD SALE: Thurs., Fri., Sat., all day, each day. 1559 Hwy. 11, Griffithville: old & new books, old records, salt & pepper shakers, knives, marbles, lots of jewelry, Match Box cars, old McDonald’s, Monroe and Elvis picture, Mr. and Mrs. shakers lots more 6/9/c

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

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Journal Delivery Tracking Chart 23 Arkansas locations received last week’s JUNE 2 issue on next day, FRI., JUNE 3 USPS gets “A-” for delivery of JUN 2 issue USPS extends Delivery Consistency to 8 weeks !

1. 2 out-of-state locations, Midvale, ID and Anaheim, CA have now received paper on 3rd business day for 8 consecutive weeks (7 Mondays plus the 1 Tuesday after Memorial Day, 5/30/16) 2. 9 of 10 post offices (in Group A) have now received papers 8 consecutive Fridays (Searcy has received 7 of 8).

3. Sherwood has now received paper on 7 of the last 8 Fridays (Sat, 5/28 being the exception).

4. Hot Springs has now received paper on 6 consecutive Fridays.

5. Greenbrier and Edgemont, Ar have received paper on 7 of the last 8 Fridays.

6. For each location, the Tracking Chart shows actual number of days it took representative subscribers to receive last 4 issues (#days in parenthesis). The “Fewest Days” column shows the shortest/record time taken to receive paper at each location. This column sets the ‘bar height’ standard for comparing subsequent deliveries.

USPS Mail Facility in DATE MAILED NLR receives / distribThursday, Thursday, utes Journals to these MAY 19 MAY 12 45 tracked locations

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

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Another 170± locations, including the 35 listed below, are mailed in 7 mixed containers (received / sorted @ NLR Terminal).

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MOBILE/ MANUFACTURED HOMES

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In the Video photo below, the water tank appears to be sitting on top of the “White River Journal”. Also in view are: the old Presbyterian Church at right, and the Garden Gate at left.

OUT OF STATE (2) Anaheim, CA Chicago/N Aurora, IL (4) (2) Dallas, TX (1) Enid, OK Houston/Seabrook, TX (4) (4) Madison, AL (1) Memphis, TN (4) Midvale, ID (4) Salem, OR Springfield, MO (4) (4) Springfield, OH (4) St Louis, MO W. Melbourne, FL (4)

(4) MON, 5/23

(4) MON, 5/16 (5) TUES, 5/17 (4) MON, 5/16 (2) SAT, 5/14 (5) TUES, 5/17 (5) TUES, ” (5) TUES, ” (4) MON, 5/16 (4) MON, ” (5) TUES, 5/17 (4) MON, 5/16 (4) MON, ” (7) THRS, 5/19

(4) MON, 5/23 (2) SAT, 5/21 (5) TUES, 5/24 (4) MON, 5/23 (4) MON, ” (4) MON, ” (5) TUES, 5/24 (4) MON, 5/23 (4) MON, ” (4) MON, ” (6) WED, 5/25

(5) TUES, 5/31 (5) TUES, ” (2) SAT, 5/28 (5) TUES, 5/31 (8) FRI, 6/3 (5) TUES, 5/31 (5) TUES, ” (5) TUES, ” (5) TUES, ” (5) TUES, ” (6) WED, 6/1

(4) MON, 6/6 (6) WED, 6/8 (4) MON, 6/6 (4) MON, ” (6) WED, 6/8 (4) MON, 6/6 (6) WED, 6/8 (5) TUES, 6/7 (5) TUES, ” (4) MON, 6/6 (6) WED, 6/8

Total Fewest days: (69)

(Actual #delivery days for each week above are untotaled)

USPS Grade

B+

A+

EXCEPTIONAL Delivery

B-

A-

POOR Delivery

Re: Arkansas locations (Group A): Friday deliveries shown in BLACK text - later than “next-day” in RED italic.

Re: Arkansas locations (Group B): Fri/Sat deliveries shown in BLACK TEXT - Monday or later shown in RED italic.

Re: Out-of-state locations, “acceptable” deliveries shown in BLACK text - less than acceptable shown in RED italic.

Exceptional deliveries include black

“thumbs up”. Poor deliveries include RED

“thumbs down”.

Above frame photo saved from a Drone Video fly-over of Des Arc during Steamboat Days.

If you are viewing Journal online, you can view complete video by clicking the following link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9_ukcxWq9I Drone video, plus drone photos on Front Pg, are courtesy of Casey Skarda

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See & Save Color Photos, WRJ Online

WHITE RIVER JOURNAL, THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2016

Steamboat Days first Glow Run boasts large turnout Saturday night, Iron Clinic hosted the first glow run for steamboat days. There was a great turn out of walkers and runners. Thank you to all who signed up and participated.

We hope to see you again next year!

Listed below is the order of finishers who ran the race in record time. Dakota Smith, who won the race, came in a little under seventeen minutes for the three mile run.

Runners:

Fifteen local ladies gathered at the Little Rock airport terminal before departure to Israel on Tuesday, June 7. They will return home Saturday, June 18. It is anticipated that the group will return with many photos and points of interest to report upon.

Left to right kneeling: Beth Calhoun, Linda Skarda, and Teresa DeVore.

Second row, l-r: Delilah Odom, Brenda Childress, not identified, Amelia Garth, Linda McIntosh’s aunt, Linda McIntosh and Mary Cook.

Back row, l-r: Sarah Ward, Lisa Carle, Brenda Williams, Cecily Norman and Linda Dorris.

Monica Edwards (on skates) Dakota Smith Alyssa Dohm Toni Gowen Robin Troy Brayden Williams Alyssa Earl Davy Williams

More from the Past

Travis Gracey Abbey York Shelby Hollis Scott Troy Amanda smith Erica Lott Paul Lott Robin Bell Gracen Hambrick Laura and Doug Estes Kelly Vaughn Jeanette Medler Carly Bokker Tiffany Fisher Adrianne VanHouten Cyndi Seevers Seth Chappell Emily Bass Paul and Erica Lott Jimmy and Morgan Eldridge Marcia ?

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1918 Map below previously published in Journal May 19

1918 Map - DeValls Bluff to Forrest City Road Cartographer Harry Locke’s original description of road: “Ordinary dirt grades are continuous in this level country with the exception of 7 miles thru low ground between Brasfield and Brinkley, where no work has been done. In real wet weather, some places are impassible. Similar muddy conditions prevail on other roads traversing this part of the state. With the completion of contemplated work, this road will form a link in the most important highway crossing Arkansas. Forrest City is the largest and best town for night stops. Others have some accommodations.”

Bill Sayger’s added description of this section of road (published in Summer 2016 issue of his “Doodlebug” Newletter & Journal of the Central Delta Depot Museum in Brinkley): “The 1918 map shows three gates on the Chaney Farm, east of Bayou DeView. Because the road cut through the middle of the farm, the traveling public had to open and close the gates to continue on their route.

The section of road between Litle Rock and Memphis was officially accepted as part of the Bankhead Highway system in 1919. In the 1920’s this cross-country road became known as the “Broadway of America” - and later Highway 70.”

From The Brinkley Argus , July 24, 1924: “A Nightmare Road East of Brinkley - No Equal of it between California and Washington ... the Dust Devils reign between Wheatley and Palestine.

Hundreds of cars - literally speaking - to be accurate 286 tourist cars bearing the tags of scores of different states, passed through Brinkley in one single day last week. The tourists passing through Brinkley from the East are all complaining mightily of the terrible experiences they have in driving through the blinding, nearly suffocating sea of dust all the way from Palestine to Wheatley, about 15 miles.

The Argus man watched a party as they drove out of this unpenetrable fog into Wheatley yesterday afternoon. They looked as if they had just finished a trip across the great Sahara Desert. All were covered from head to foot, the only break being in the streams of muddy perspiration on their faces and bodies (Sager comment: many of the cars of this period were open-topped). One of them said “I’ve driven a car for 10 years, have come all the way from Washington City, and this is the most terrible experience of my life.”

The Argus man drove over the road going east Saturday morning and again on Monday morning coming back west. The graders had piled the dust up in the center of the road, and the cars had cut gulleys and tracks in the dust to actual axle depth. Never saw anything like it. Should a heavy rain come, there’s a possibility that traffic would be closed for several days on this section.”