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In a bit of irony, this circa 1930’s photograph shows what looks to be present-day County Clerk’s office on the 21st of the month (per calander on wall) in cold or rainy weather (per coats and umbrellas). Could it have been an election November? The gentlemen sitting in center of room is C.A. Walls, founder of the White River Journal.

ACTIVITIES CALENDAR THURS. & FRI., MAR.3&4 DA Eagle Baseball/Softball Mar. 3-girls host Pangburn Mar. 4-boys host McCrory Mar. 3-Sr. Girls-Track @ Bald Knob SAT. MAR. 5, 5 PM Sand Hill Fish Fry S.H. Firestation

Hickman, Cheshier, Dabney elected to county offices Ted Cruz wins Prairie County vote on national level In Tuesday’s Democratic/Prederential Primary Election voters elected a number of county and state officials who will serve them for two or more years stating January 1, 2017 - if they get by the November General Election.

The winners in all Tuesday primaries received more than 50% of the total vote for the office thus avoiding any runoffs.

Rick Hickman of Hazen, a 33-year veteran

law man, is the Democratic nominee for Prairie County Sheriff. He defeated his only opponent, Jim Hamric of Hickory Plains.

In the Prairie County Circuit & County Clerk’s race, Deputy Rhonda Cheshier was the winner over Phillip Mapps and Vanessa Peters.

Recently resigned Clerk Peters had paid her filing fee and was on the ballot for re-election.

And she had attempted to have her name re-

moved from the ballot, but instead garnered over 200 votes - thus taking votes away from the other two candidates.

Tamara Dabney, Democrat, won her bid for the county treasurer’s office over Becky Johnson, currently employed as a deputy in the office at Des Arc. In the only Justice of the Peace race, Mary See ELECTION Page 16

SAT. MAR. 5, 5-8 PM Deer Supper for Baseball American Ag. Building

SUN., MAR. 6, 3 PM Melody Hart Concert Judson Memorial Baptist MON., MAR. 7, 2:30-6:30 Blood Drive First Baptist Church TUES., MAR. 8, 12 NOON Lions Club Meet Methodist Church TUES., MAR. 8, 6 PM Quorum Court Meets Courthouse Annex

Judge Mark Derrick

Rick Hickman

Rhonda Cheshier

Tamara Dabney

TUES., MAR. 8, 6 PM Des Arc Baseball Meeting All coaches need to attend FRI., MAR. 11, 5-8 PM Family Fun Night Des Arc Elementary School SAT., MAR. 12 11:30 AM-2 PM Community Easter Egg hunt Behind Nursing Home SAT., MAR. 26, 5 PM Wild Game Supper DeValls Bluff Gymnasium

Interim County Clerk takes Oath Deputy County & Circuit Clerk Sharon Brown, left, 35-year tenured deputy clerk, delivers the oath of office to Rebecca Hayley, who was sworn in as Prairie County Circuit & County Clerk at the office here Tuesday, March 1. She was appointed unanimously by the Prairie County Quorum Court in a special meeting Monday, Feb. 29. Hayley and husband, Daniel, are Des Arc residents. She will serve as administrator of the office until January 1, 2017. Vanessa Peters, elected to the office in November, 2015, has resigned.

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To use a phrase that doesn’t come readily to my lips: “Well I’ll be danged.”

New Hampshire, that bastion of sensible conservatism and rectitude, gave us not one unelectable candidate, but two — Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders. Trumpmentum has only edged up since then while the Bern has started to flicker.

How anyone expects either one of these guys to be elected president is beyond me.

We’ve had some real eight-balls in the Oval Office, I’ll grant you. Warren Harding comes to mind, as does James Buchanan. I’d even throw George W. Bush in there.

But we’ve never had a foul-mouthed ignoramus who insults, women, Latinos, Muslims, war heroes, the disabled, and poor, downtrodden journalists.

That’s Trump. That’s presidential?

Well, I guess so. Veteran observers of the political scene, who are hardly ever wrong (ha), say that his smashing first-place finishes in New Hampshire, South Carolina, and Nevada have put him on a trajectory that will be tough to interrupt.

Personally, I don’t still see Trump winning the nomination. I know, I’ve said that before, but I’m doubling down on that bet.

The reason Trump is leading in the polls is that he’s got so many opponents running against him.

As more of them drop out, the opposition may finally begin to unite behind an anti-Trump. At that

Feb. 25, 2016 Dear Editor: n the “Pages Turned Back” section of the Jan. 28th issue there is a reference to the “Red Onion Club” which brought back to my 90 year old memory two incidents involving said club.

I may be a bit vague in the memory department since the 1st incident was prior to November of 1952 when I left Des Arc permanently for a Job as Investigator with the U.S. Civil Service Commission.

The club was informal with no officers or other formal structure and was made up of local friends who, on an irregular schedule, provided the food which, at that time, was prepared at the Bungalow Café, closed on Thursday afternoon and night. I had just earned an undergraduate degree and was probably engaged in my brief, ill-fated, career as a school teacher at De Valls Bluff but living with my parents at the 4mile corner.

While I was not a member of this august group I was invited several times to their meetings (dinners). Why I was invited I have no idea. It was either charity or because I had a large repertoire of jokes.

There was quite a lot of drinking at these dinners.

On one occasion, a member who had several drinks was dared to eat a red or purple onion as one would eat an apple. I remember, I believe, who this person was but since I am not absolutely sure and because he has passed on, I will not mention his name. I clearly remember the face, as red as the onion, after a few bites (chewed and swallowed).

The daree threw in the towel at this point and I said for, no reason that I recall, “You should call this the Red Onion Club”.

Apparently there was a general agreement because thereafter that was the name I heard and “The Pages Turned Back” from 1958 confirms. So I

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take the dubious distinction of naming the club.

By the way, I shall be forever grateful for the friendship and great food I received from this group. I was also present for a barbequed raccoon dinner. I found the raccoon delicious but swallowing impossible. he second part of this story happened about this time but I didn’t know about it for several years.

In 1962 I was offered a job as Investigator General with the U.S. Civil Service Commission, subject to a background investigation.

Several years later, Joe Tyler, a senior DSC Investigator told me about conducting the Des Arc portion of my background investigation. It was only after I had prevailed on my father to let Joe hunt quail in his soybean field that Joe felt comfortable relating the story. Joe was an avid hunter whose father ran the Aiken, S.C. game farm of the owner of the New York Times, supposedly the best quail hunting area to be found. Joe felt the soybean field was much better and after my father loaned him his pointer (or was it a setter) he told me about his Des Arc experience.

Joe had just about concluded his investigation which was like most, routine and boring, when he interviewed a lady in the Courthouse, whose name he didn’t remember. Since my position with CSC would involve the national security he asked the standard question about my possible membership in subversive organizations.

Her answer was that I was a member of the “Red Onion Club”. She could give him no information about the group other than that they met regularly at the Bungalow Café and no one seemed to know anything about their purpose. Remember, this was 1952, the height of the Joe McCarthy era in which everyone was under suspicion as a communist or

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subversive.

Joe called the regional office in St. Louis where no record could be found of the “Red Onion Joe Pirtle Club”.

For a couple of days the region was on high alert thinking they had possibly found a red cell hidden away in Des Arc. At one point it was considered to terminate the CSC investigation and refer it to the FBI. Eventually, when no other evidence of a subversive “Red Onion Club” could be found, the matter was dropped, I was cleared and in November 1952 began 29 years with the Federal Government, with the last 19 with NASA. I miss the “Red Onion” group, Norman, Hamilton, Smith, Crowly, Simmons, my brother Hilliard (Slew) and all the others who allowed me to join in their fun and eat their food while contributing nothing but some British dialect jokes. I almost made them famous.

Joe M. Pirtle Attorney & Counselor at Law 2030 Willow Wisp Drive, Seabrook, TX 77586 Tel: 281-942-9268 email: judge_pirtle@comcast.net

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Astronaut Gordon Cooper’s wife, Trudy, and daughter in center (Joe Pirtle, at right, is carrying Mrs. Cooper’s purse) This 1963 photo was taken in Hawaii, near where Astronaut Cooper, one of the Mercury Seven, piloted Faith 7 across 22 orbits solo and landed in the Pacific Ocean. His May 15-16 flight was the longest and last of the Mercury flights, lasting 34.5 hours.

The taller gentlemen behind Joe is his friend, Frank Hickey whose career included both NASA and the Secret Service. Joe reports that Frank’s son, who was a tennis pro near Ft. Worth, died last week from injuries sustained when his automobile ran into the back of a vehicle which had stopped suddenly to let a family of ducks cross the road.

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point, his support base, however enthusiastic, might not be formidable enough.

Unfortunately, none of those opponents looks quite up to the task. Ted Cruz is apparently as disliked by his colleagues as everyone says he is. Marco Rubio has turned out to be a toy poodle rather than an attack dog. John Kasich does well when he can sit next to you in a diner and ask about your grandkids, but this country is too big for that kind of campaigning.

Which would seem to leave the field wide open for Hillary Clinton, a reasonable candidate despite her disastrous performance in the New Hampshire primary. (Have I told you it was a disaster? It really was.)

Her problem is that she carries more baggage than a Victorian dowager on an around-the-world cruise.

The FBI is investigating her rather cavalier approach to her email correspondence when she was secretary of state. Reporters are hounding her to release the transcripts of those $225,000-a-pop speeches that she gave to Wall Street fat cats when she was between jobs. And then there’s Benghazi.

All of that makes for a truly entertaining (and utterly terrifying) election in the fall.

Letter to the Editor: Des Arc’s Red Onion Club - circa 1952

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The Unelectibility Winning Streak

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First, quick takes on a momentous primary: Gov. Asa Hutchinson had a better than fair night Tuesday even as his presidential candidate finished third. The governor needs a cooperative legislature much more than he needs a president of his party, and he openly supported eight candidates in the GOP primary. Six of them prevailed.

The state Senate is especially crucial to the future of “Arkansas Works,” Mr. Hutchinson’s adaptation of the earlier adaptation (the “Private Option”) of the Affordable Care Act (“Obamacare”). Two incumbents who had supported the program in previous legislative sessions faced serious primary opposition, as did a third candidate considered amenable to Arkansas Works. All three won.

Mr. Hutchinson’s outlook in the House, where the administration had at least a measure of breathing room, is uncertain. The governor was three-for-five on election night. Assuming all five are seated in the next General Assembly (three have November opponents) the chemistry of the House Republican conference probably will remain volatile, as in the Senate.

For Mr. Hutchinson the crucial date is not in November or even in January but in April, when the special legislative session he has called will determine whether to continue the Medicaid expansion. At stake is the governor’s prestige as party leader and chief executive, represented by the budget he will propose. To abandon the Affordable Care Act’s millions of federal dollars would decimate the state’s general fund, scuttle the highway program he has recommended and terminate health insurance for a quarter-million Arkansans.

What message did the primary deliver to undecided incumbent Republican legislators?

-- Rather much of the Arkansas GOP establishment, including the governor and lieutenant governor, half the congressional delegation and at least two-dozen state legislators, got a finger in the eye. They had urged a vote for Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida. Rubio finished third. You know who finished first.

An exit poll finding: of the Arkansans who chose a Republican presidential nominee “in the last few days,” 40 percent went for Rubio. One wonders how much better he might have performed here had GOP leaders got behind him earlier. Yes, the governor and the bulk of the state’s elected Republicans were obliged to support the favorite son candidacy of Mike Huckabee. But it never found its footing, died in Iowa. Weeks passed, allowing the Trump/Cruz factions to build momentum.

-- The Democratic primary: Hillary Clinton will be the presidential nominee. There will be blood.

-- The Arkansas Supreme Court will have a new Chief Justice and a new Associate Justice come January.

To no small extent, probably to deciding effect, television advertising produced both winners. Dark money bankrolled the bulk of it, the source of the dollars undisclosed, unknown -- though the pro-business, anti-tort theme of the ads was clear.

The dark money spots directed against Justice Courtney Goodson, who wanted the Chief’s job, were no less devastating for being absolutely predictable in narration and images. Not even her counter-advertising, which played up her endorsement (still curious, that) by the National Rifle Association, could combat the bullets fired by the negative ads: Goodson’s European vacation funded by corporate friends and “$100,000 in gifts from trial lawyers,” one of whom became her husband.

That Goodson’s personal life would be an undercurrent in the campaign was as certain as the attack ads.

Shortly after her election to the court, in 2010, she was divorced from Mark Henry, son of a much-admired Fayetteville couple long active in Democratic politics and who had worked hard in her behalf, and married John Goodson, a wealthy and well-connected attorney.

Legions of Henry friends were dismayed; not a few were livid. Many, maybe most, of those friends were subsequently enraged anew at Goodson’s role in avoiding a decision in the same-sex marriage case, a dodge covered extensively in statewide media. Thousands of Arkansans (including lawyers appalled at the chaos in the Supreme Court) who might otherwise have been in her corner found an alternative. Your next Chief Justice is Dan Kemp of Mountain View, a circuit judge virtually unknown outside the Bar until his campaign began.

The broadcast campaign against Goodson would have doomed her campaign. The disdain of her former family and their soulmates, reliably reported to include Bill Clinton, sealed it.

Goodson’s term has three years remaining; she and Kemp will become colleagues in January. What sort of relationship the two enjoy, or don’t, is uncertain.

That other Supreme Court seat, and speaking of unknowns: had you heard of Shawn Womack? Or his rival, Clark Mason? Only if you were a close follower of the Arkansas political scene or active in Republican circles (Womack was a GOP state legislator before winning a circuit judgeship) or the legal/business scene (wherein Mason is well-known as a trial lawyer). Some dark money here, too; but the decisive factor almost certainly was the “judge” before Womack’s name on the ballot.

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The President was visiting Houston in1962, where on this night at Rice Stadium, he announced to NASA and the nation that the “United States was going to land a man on the moon within the decade”. In the photo, Joe and other NASA employees were assisting the Secret Service during the President’s visit to Houston.

Art of the deal An elderly couple return to a Mercedes dealership where the salesman has just sold the car they were interested in to a beautiful, leggy, busty blonde.

"I thought you said you would hold that car till we raised the $75,000 asking price," said the man. "Yet I just heard you closed the deal for $65,000 to that lovely young lady there. You insisted there could be no discount on this model."

"Well, what can I tell you? She had the ready cash and, just look at her, how could I resist?" replied the grinning salesman.

Just then the young woman approached the aged couple and gave them the keys.

"There you go," she said. "I told you I would get the dope to reduce it. See you later, grandpa.”

(Never mess with the elderly!)

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and Betzner Store, Biscoe; Bank, Des Arc Lbr. Co., W. B. Hill and Erwin’s Store, Des Arc. The committee handling loans will be the same as last year: Messrs. E. K. Dodson, L. R. Brown, J. A. Wright and W. T. Burks.

The Des Arc Bayou Rural Club met with Mrs. J. C. Taylor Thursday afternoon. Miss Tennyson gave a talk urging each one to enter the “Pantry Shelf” contest, the prize being a 12 qt. Pressure Cooker. She also gave a lesson on cutting and fitting house dresses. Better Homes Chairmen from three towns and 25 communities were appointed

by Miss Esther Tennyson, County Home Demonstrtion Agent.

Sidney Suitt, has leased the Bissell store building and is having it repaired, prepartory to moving his pool hall and barber shop there.

Mrs. F. C. Luebke, a member of the Tollville Home Demonstration Club, gathered in January, 190 dozen and seven eggs from her White Leghorn flock of 140 pullets and 67 hens, an average of 12 eggs per pullet and per hen.

Des Arc Municipal Election is next week. We need a change: give us a mayor with backbone, a marshal with a nerve and a will to do his duty and we will have a better town. If we were mayor, Des Arc would look like a continued church service or a cemetery on a hill. No business in Des Arc should have to remain open after midnight.

Enforce the curfew law. Boys under 20 years old going to school - beyond parents control, should have the arm of the law thrown around them and told that home is the place for them. There’s got to be a change and for the better.

Thursday, March 4, 1943

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ur young friend, Harvey Drewry, who has been employed in Pine Bluff for several months, is doing considerable improvement around his home and preparing for a nice size Victory Garden.

A 43-year old planter on a rice plantation in Prairie County is facing state and federal charges in connection with the fatal shooting on January 30 of a Negro tenant on the plantation. The planter was taken into custody by a deputy U. S. Marshal at his showplace home near Hazen for the slaying of Roosevelt Robinson, 33. The planter is accused of extorting a confession from the Negro that he had stolen a quantity of rice from the plantation.

Rev. O. L. Thompson and family of Pine Bluff are domiciled at the Methodist parsonage. He has been appointed to succeed Rev. C. M. Atchley as pastor.

The families borrowing money to buy farms under the Bankhead Tenant Purchase Act of FSA held their annual meeting at the Legion Hut in Des Arc, Thursday, February 25. Thirty-three families were represented.

The meeting, attended by state and district officials, was sponsored by Mr. L. H. Frizzell, County FSA Supervisor, who said the marjority of the tenant purchase farmers live in the Northern District of Prairie County. Some of the farmers plan, with a good crop year to pay their loans out in full during 1943. It was brought out that Tenant Pur-

chase families in Prairie County had paid $15,382.51 or 17.6 percent of amount due on their loans.

Charles Griggs, sixth grade student in the Des Arc School, was elected president of the junior boys 4-H Club in a meeting Wednesday afternoon. Other officers elected were: Malcolm Bacon, vice president; Arthur Wilson, secretary; and Tack Kimmerly, reporter. “Feed a Fighter” is the slogan of the club with each member striving to raise $132 worth of produce to help the war. The club has 40 members.

The Des Arc 4-H Club met March 3 and elected the following officers: Vannye Lee Brown, president; Rose Ann Brown, vice pres.; Clara Sue Wicklund, secretary; Louise Willis, song leader; JoAnn Hamilton, reporter; program committee: Betty Uland, Geraldine Smith and Charlene Johnson. Many members have pledged to raise enough food to feed a fighting man. The new agent is Miss Hazel Swindle of DeValls Bluff.

The Senior Class of 1943 is presenting “Dotty and Daffy” a riotous 3 act comedy at the Des Arc High School auditorium Thursday evening at eight o’clock. Adults 25c children 15c.

The Des Arc Business men have agreed to close their stores on Thursday afternoons and devote their time in Victory Garden work.

The blizzard like weather this week has chilled the victory garden spirit in this community, at least for a while.

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eon Coker, our very able and efficient superintendent of the Des Arc Consolidated Schools since 1945, recently signed his contract with the local school board for the terms of 1958-59 and 1959-1960.

(Ed. Note: Supt. Coker left at the end of the 1958 school year to take the position of director of the state’s first Vocational School in Pine Bluff ).

The body of Charles H. Hutchens, 20, who drowned at Seven-Mile Bend on White River below DeValls Bluff Tuesday, Feb. 18, was recovered last Thursday by Richard Hardwick, using grappling hooks in 30 feet of water. A companion, Jerry Beeler, 21, was rescued by Johnson Vick, a commercial fisherman, whose legs are paralyzed from polio.

Although our hopes of winning a state tournament ended last Thursday night in the second game contest with the Monette team defeating the Des Arc senior girls 49 to 48, the entire community is proud of our team. Members of the Des Arc senior girls team are Joetha Bell, Beverly Eans, Virginia DeVore, Rosemary Holloway, Laneta Livesay, Patricia Nichols, Betty Overturf, Othadene Rollins, Sharon Simmons, Jeannie Sue Watkins, Linda Watkins and Wilma West.

Don Muse is coach; Betty Drewry is manager.

Monette was defeated by Manila in the finals.

In Mayor’s Court this week, Mayor T. E. Atkins advises that Town Marshal Orvil E. Owens arrested one man for public drunkenness last weekend. He was released on $25 bond.

Also, Tuesday, two young

men were fined $17 each for disturbing the peace and one man was fined $17 for disorderly and abusive conduct at his home.

Approximately 125 persons gathered in the Des Arc High School auditorium Monday night to hear the senior band concert under the direction of Mr. Marvin Lawson. Senior band members who go to All State band tryouts in March are Judy Coker, Verna Williams, Jerry DeVorak, Ronnie Baldwin and Marion Barlow.

Patricia Nichols, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Nichols and a 10th grade student at DAHS, fractured her right leg last Friday afternoon when her horse, Babe, slipped and fell in front of the Ross Lions Oil Station. Joe Ross drove her to her home but she had to be taken to Hawkins Hospital in Searcy for attention.

More acres are needed, as the March 1 deadline for closing contract for peas comes to an end. This Wednesday morning, Mr. Gene Horne, who has been working on the pea project, with B. E. Wray and County Agent Vernon F. Wills, reports around 200 acres are signed up.

However, an attempt was mde to sign up 1,000, but it takes 300 acres to get the right kind of sales contract.

The Plainview H. D. Club met in the home of Mrs. T. M. White on Feb. 18. A motion to quilt some quilts at $2 each for one of the members The Eddins Florist has moved to the home of Mrs. Ross Holmes and is now under the management of Mrs. Holmes and Mrs. Alvin (Evelyn) Green.

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Thursday, March 10, 1932 . C. Couch, president, and C. J. Rister, manager in Des Arc, for the Arkansas Power and Light Co., believe that kite flying is a healthy sport for children, but because of the hazards of flying kites near power lines, they are taking space in this issue of the White River Journal urging youngsters to fly their kites in vacant lots away from power lines.

Fred A. Smith of Dardenelle, one of the leading teachers of Vocational Agriculture in the state, made some valuable experiments in the use of fertilizer on potatoes last year. On the hill land, with no fertilizer, he got 100 bushels; with 2,000 pounds of fertilizer, he got 255 bushels, according to Earl Page, state Commissioner of Agriculture.

Judge William F. Kirby yesterday sent a telegram to John Barton Payne, chairman of the American Red Cross suggesting that Congress be asked to authorize issuance of $30,000,000 in “Red Cross” greenbacks, or “wheat certificates”, based on the 40,000,000 bushels of Federal Farm Board wheat which the government proposed to give to the Red Cross. It will require the Red Cross to pay for baking bread made from the donated wheat which will be distributed to the hungry in the country. Judge Kirby said, “We do not need more flour mills or more bakeries, but more money.”

Farmers planning to get loans this year are advised that application blanks are available from E. H. Whitehouse, J. H. Weggs, Fairmount; Geo. T. Graves, Geo. L. Reiger and Arkmo Lbr. Co., Hazen; Courthouse Bank Building and DeValls Bluff Democrat office; W. T. Burks

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Gerald Leon Decker

Gerald L. Decker, noted Scout leader for three decades Gerald Leon Decker of Stuttgart was born May 18, 1927, to Henry O. Decker, and Pearl Ethyl Weaver Decker. Gerald died Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016, at Baptist Health-North Little Rock.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Emma Erleman Decker; his brother, Calvin Decker; and his parents.

Shortly after his father’s death, Gerald left school to work on drilling rice wells, until the start of World War II when he moved to Pensacola, Fla., and took a job building Liberty ships.

When he came of age, he joined the U.S. Army Air Corp, and was in Germany during the end of the war.

After the war Gerald found his way back to Stuttgart and found himself once again drilling rice wells. He was called back into the service during the Korean conflict where he served as a tank instructor.

When the conflict in Korea ended, Gerald married his sweetheart Emma and moved to Texas. While there, he tried his hand at drilling oil wells and a grain dryer. Once their daughter Barbara was born, Gerald and Emma moved back to Stuttgart and soon afterwards they had two sons, Robert and Henry Edward.

Gerald worked for several decades for Ragland's, for his friend Walt Krissell and then Riceland Machine where he worked as a master welder and machinist.

Another one of Gerald’s pastimes was his love and devotion to the Boy Scouts of America. For three decades (1960’s-1990’s) he served as Assistant Scoutmaster then Scoutmaster for Troop 84 in Stuttgart.

Troop 84, under the leadership of Gerald Decker was one of the most active, recognized and award winning Boy Scout Troops in Arkansas’ Quapaw Council.

During his scouting career Gerald received some of the highest merits a scout leader can achieve. Awards such as the brotherhood of the Order of the Arrow, the Koskoloskis award, the District Award of Merit and the very prestigious Silver Beaver.

One of the best activities Troop 84 was known for a week at Boy Scout camp each summer. Where most troops elected to eat in the mess hall, Troop 84 could be found at camp cooking their own meals. Gerald took his boys to every Boy Scout trail he could find, including many times at Shiloh, Brice’s Crossroads, Vicksburg, Pea Ridge, Bayou Meto, opening days at both Petit Jean and Burns Park, Quapaw and Saracen line trails.

For many, Gerald Decker was much more than a scout leader. He was a man who implanted a lasting memory in their childhood.

He was a humble and simple man that taught them that integrity of character was their most priceless possession. To always do their best today and strive to do even better tomorrow, that duty to God, country and parents was their friend and not their enemy and to have a great nation it must be full of great men.

Barbara Didley dies at Stuttgart Barbara Dudley, 63, of Stuttgart, passed February 24, 2016.

Funeral Service at 2 p.m., Turning Point Ministry, Stuttgart, Ark. Officiating: Pastor Earnestine Thomas.

Personal care entrusted to: Integrity Funeral Home, Stuttgart.

Blinda Joyce Mross, 62, of Little Rock passed from this life Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016, at Baptist Medical Center.

She was born in Cotton Plant on August 8, 1954, to Noil and Charley Agnes Turner Inman and grew in the McClelland area near Des Arc. Joyce was a counselor for the Arkansas Department of Human Services.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include her husband, John B. Mross; sons, Shannon Moss and wife, Callie, of Cabot and Jessie Green of Heber Springs; three sisters, Phyllis Britt and Linda Darby of Des Arc, and Donna Murray of Searcy; three brothers, Leon Inman and wife, Sandra, of Des Arc, Lloyd Inman of Judsonia, and Robert Dozier of Searcy; and three grandsons, Andrea Mross, Brandon Green and Bricen Green.

Arrangements were by Little Rock Funeral Home.

Clara Lucille Henderson Moritz, 92, of Stuttgart, widow of Herbert Carl Moritz, passed away Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, at Baptist Health-Stuttgart.

Lucille was born July 24, 1923, in the Sunshine Community in Arkansas County to Alonzo J. and Mary Effie Bingham Henderson. She was employed for over 20 years at the Stuttgart Shoe Factory and in later years was a caregiver for many people in Stuttgart. She was an avid gardener and member of First Methodist Church in Humphrey.

Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Carla Ann Moritz Etter; a sister, Thelma Black; and brothers, Leslie Henderson, Dale Henderson, Felton Henderson, A.J. Henderson Jr., Ralph Henderson and Woxie Randolph.

Survivors are her daughter, Jeanette Erstine and husband Eddie of Stuttgart; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Turpin Funeral Home chapel with burial following in Lone Tree Cemetery.

Zada Simpson was Arkansas County Services Tuesday farm manager for Barbara Stith Zada “Grammy” Har- at Cotton Plant grove Simpson, age 96, of DeWitt, gained her heavenly angel wings on Feb. 24, 2016.

Zada was born Jan. 20, 1920 to Gertrude (Bouch) and Archie N. Hargrove. She attended school at New Providence Turley, in a one room school house. At age 16, she attended State Teacher’s College in Conway, earning her degree in education, which was a true feat at that time. She began her teaching career in St. Charles in 1938. On, May 4, 1939, she married her one and only love, John H. Simpson. John was drafted during World War II in 1942, where they were stationed in New York City. Zada was assigned to work in the mail census room, where they checked all mail for possible spy information. After, returning from New York, they moved to her family farm and he began farming, while she worked as Principal at Almyra until they were blessed with their first child via adoption. From that point on, her children became her entire life.

Zada and Johnny were founding members of Lodges Corner United Methodist Church where she served as organist and Sunday school teacher. She was an accredited instructor District and Conference teaching labs for the Methodist Church; member of UMW (United Methodist Women), Arkansas Post DAR; and former member of GFWC Mother’s Club of DeWitt. She was very active in all her organizations when able. After the loss of her husband in 1977, she became manager of Hargrove/Simpson farms and after the passing of her mother, she became primary care taker for her brother who was disabled.

Zada is proceeded in death by her husband, her parents; her son James H. Simpson, and brother Archie “Junior” Hargrove.

She is survived by her daughter Mary Kay and Ken Dempsey of Gillett, her grandchildren Keith and Vanessa West of Pacific Palisades, CA, Michelle (West) and J.D. Hollimon, B.J. and Alison West all of DeWitt, and her great-grandchildren and her prides: Carrington and Carson Hollimon, Caitlin and Connor West, and Caroline West.

Service celebrating her life was Saturday, Feb. 27, at Lodges Corner United Methodist Church at 2 p.m.

Memorial may be made to Arkansas Rice Depot, 3801 W. 65th St., Little Rock, AR 72209, as her passi0on of rice farming or First United Methodist Church of DeWitt, 608 S. Grandview, DeWitt, AR 72042.

Barbara Ann Stith, 48, of Cotton Plant, died Friday, Feb. 12, 2016, at White County Medical Center in Searcy.

Her son, a daughter, her companion, her father, two brothers, two sisters, 11 grandchildren and a host of other relatives survive her.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 1, at 11 a. m. at Ash Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Cotton Plant.

Interment was in the Morning Star Cemetery by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley.

Vickie L. Fortner dies at Stuttgart Vickie Lynn Fortner, 60, of Stuttgart passed away Thursday, February 25, 2016, at her home.

Vickie was born June 13, 1955, in Stuttgart to Charles Lonnie and Jewel Floyd Hodges. She was a graduate of Stuttgart High School and a homemaker. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church and active in the church’s choir.

She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Lonnie Hodges; her husband, Raymond Boyce Fortner; and step-father, William Shores.

Survivors are her two children, Raymond Dee Fortner and Vickie Beatrice Fortner, both of Stuttgart; her mother, Jewell Hodges Shores of Stuttgart; two brothers, Richard Randall “Randy” Hodges of Roe and David Ray Hodges of Lonoke; and one sister, Evelyn Lorene Hodges of Wilmar.

Funeral services, officiated by Bro. Gregg Greenway, were at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Southside Baptist Church with burial in Lone Tree Cemetery.

Her family requests memorials be made to Southside Baptist Church, P.O. Box 424, Stuttgart, Ark. 72160.

Service Saturday for Shantay Mitchell Shantay Mitchell of Stuttgart, passed Thursday, February 18, 2016.

Funeral Services were Saturday, February 27, at 1 p.m. at Victors Empowerment Center.

Services entrusted to Relerford Funeral Home of Stuttgart.

Keith Glover

Keith Glover, Lonoke resident, had relatives here Keith Michael Glover, 65, of Austin, born September 29, 1950, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2016.

He was preceded in death by his father, Joe D. Glover. and nephews Joe Glover and JR Glover.

Survivors include his mother Nina Carter of Des Arc; brothers, Wayne Glover and Charlie Carter; sister, Teresa Conder of Des Arc. and nephew Jason Glover.

A memorial service was held at 10:00 am, Saturday, February 27, 2016 at Boyd Funeral Home Chapel in Lonoke.

Lucille Sherman burial Wednesday at Bayou Meto Beulah Lucille Sherman, 81, of Stuttgart, widow of Grover Eugene Sherman, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2016, at Crestpark Nursing Home in Stuttgart.

She was born January 23, 1935, in DeWitt to Burl Turner Sr. and Elsie Mills Turner. She was of the Baptist faith and she was a loving mother and grandmother.

Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Viola Bagwell and an infant sister.

Survivors are one daughter, Glada Case and husband Charles of Casscoe; two sons, Larry Sherman and wife Frankie of Crocketts Bluff and Gary Sherman and wife Leah of Jacksonville; one brother, Burl Turner Jr. of DeWitt; three sisters, Carolyn Mannis and husband Carroll of Stuttgart, Elsie Marie Smith and husband Allen of DeWitttt and Mary Alice Cash of Pine Bluff; nine grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services, officiated by Bro. Steven Mannis, were at .2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Turpin Funeral Home with burial following in Bayou Meto Cemetery.

Reah Bracewell, former nurse at Stuttgart, dies Reah Lee Hoskyn Bracewell, 82, of Stuttgart passed away Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, at Baptist Health-Little Rock.

Mrs. Bracewell was born March 21, 1933, in Almyra, Ark., to Fred and Martha Hoyer Hoskyn who preceded her in death. She was a 1954 graduate of St. Vincent’s Nursing School and had worked as a registered nurse at Stuttgart Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Grand Avenue United Methodist Church.

Survivors are her husband, Fletcher Bracewell; two sons, David Bracewell and wife Robin of Stuttgart and Bill Bracewell and wife Paula of Hot Springs; three grandsons, Cameron Bracewell and Zachary Bracewell of Jonesboro and Tristan Bracewell of Hot Springs; and two sisters, Shirley McCracken of Tennessee and Dorothy Gleghorn of Missouri.

Funeral services, officiated by the Rev. David A. Moore, were at 10 a.m.

Monday at Grand Avenue United Methodist Church in Stuttgart.

Interment was in Lone Tree Cemetery by Turpin Funeral Home of Stuttgart.

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By Phylis Dills Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Little Rock, Ark.

LENDING A HELPING HAND Des Arc First United Methodist Church Kid's Sunday School Class has donated several “Burn Boxes” to the Des Arc Fire Department.

These Burn Boxes contain needed clothing and household items that will be given to people who have lost their home and belongings in a fire. They contain items to help sustain occupants of a house fire until they can recover from losing their belongings. They advise that other churches or civic groups who would like to create similar boxes to contact Rev. Dee Harper at 870-256-3757. Rev. Harper who serves as Chaplain with the Des Arc Fire Department is pastor of the First United Methodist Church.

Words of Faith FAITH TRACKS

By Rev. Dee Harper

Pastor, First United Methodist Church Des Arc, Ar

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

Journey to the Cross: Suffering Scripture: Luke 13:1-9 Today we are continuing our Lenten sermon series. Last week we talked about humility. This week we talk about suffering.

Suffering or misery seems to be something we see every day. We see or read articles on the internet; we watch reports on the news or hear reports on the radio. We know that despite all the innovations and inventions God has blessed us with over the centuries suffering still happens.

Sometimes those very innovations can cause them and sometimes it’s other things.

Our scripture is a conversation that Jesus has with the crowd around him as he is traveling to Jerusalem. He is teaching them as he goes. In chapter twelve of look he tells several parables about money and foolishness and about always being prepared. He concludes this teaching by saying. “You may be able to read the signs to predict the weather, but you are utterly clueless about reading the signs of the times.”

The crowd then asks Jesus about a tragic death that was caused by Pilate taking military action against some Galileans who went up to the temple to worship. Jesus seems to understand that the crowd is asking him a theological question. The prevailing wisdom in that time period was that bad things were a result of sin, either your own or your parents. Jesus makes it very clear that our suffering is not the direct result of our sin or the sin of our parents.

He then added another example of a disaster where a wall fell on some men.

He said that none of these people were greater sinners than any you. Neither where those he is talking about greater sinners than we are today.

Why do bad things happen? Jesus doesn’t really say. However what he does say is that each one of us should repent and turn to God. He says that all of us will perish. In other words each one of us is finite. We won’t live forever. Some of us may have more time than others but all of us will die. He says then repent.

Now we read these words and some of us think this may seem harsh, but Jesus is actually more hopeful than harsh. Why do I say that? Because we know the rest of this story. Suffering, bad things to one degree or another will happen to each one of us. However it forces us to identify where our hope really lies.

Just seven weeks after his conversion to Christianity from atheism Mizhon Miao began to preach the gospel to others. He was locked away by the communists for what they called “spreading the poison of imperialism.”

Though he was continually beaten by the Chinese police to get him to deny his faith he did not and he even

seemed to have joy in the midst of the beatings because he was suffering for Christ.

Miao had been sentenced to five years in prison because of his faith, but ten more years were added because of his continued preaching to prisoners in the labor camp. His wife was so upset and in despair over never seeing him again that she divorced him. Miao was very sad, but through it he leaned on his faith in Christ and still preached to his fellow prisoners. One winter not to long before his release a terrible temperatures and sickness decimated the camp that Miao was in.

Miao to become sick and was so bad off that the authorities thought that he was already dead and sent him to the morgue. At the morgue Miao saw a vision of angel that breathed on him and immediately the sickness fell away.

When Miao got and went to the doctor the doctor thought that Miao was a ghost just like the disciples first thought Jesus was a ghost after the resurrection. Miao told the doctor that his God had brought him back to life and that he came back to show him the way and the prison doctor knelt and accepted Christ.

After fifteen years Miao was released from prison. At his release he told authorities, “Suffering did not diminish my faith but only intensified my relationship with Jesus.”

I believe that what makes Jesus’ words hopeful is that we believe that there is something more than this world and its’ present sufferings. It doesn’t make what we go through any easier, but it does help us to have hope.

That is so important because our world seems so fixated on despair. Henri Nouwen in his book Can You Drink the Cup? Has a chapter called “The Cup of Sorrow.” He uses the cup as a metaphor for both Jesus’ suffering and our own human suffering. After going through the list of human suffering and Jesus’ suffering he talks about Jesus’ own willingness to suffer for each one of us. In the last paragraph of the chapter he writes, “In the midst of the sorrows is consolation, in the midst of the darkness is light, in the midst of the despair is hope, in the midst of Babylon is Jerusalem, and in the midst of the army of demons is the consoling angel. The cup of sorrows, inconceivable as it seems, is also the cup of joy. Only when we discover this in our own life can we consider drinking it.”

The Good News of Jesus Christ is though he suffered and was killed on the third day he rose. That is what we are called to put our trust in, and sometimes ruthlessly grasp onto in the midst of sorrow. I want to encourage us to look to the cross, a source of pain, as God’s means of healing. May God bless you this week.

Brother Dee

Sunday School Church Attendance Sunday, February 28 in DEs ARc First Baptist Church 211/231 Gospel Mission....................160 Lakeside Miss. Baptist..60/91 First United Methodist........61 Faith Missionary Baptist.48/61 Family Worship Center........45 First Assembly of God....45 Fellowship Miss. Baptist....... 40 Church of Christ.................15 Church of God of Prophecy.. 18 Living Waters Full Gospel.....31 AREA chURchEs Hickory Plains Miss. Ba61/92 Morris Chapel Miss. Baptist..31 Pleasant Ridge Miss. Bap. 26/41 Hickory Plains Methodist..... 31 Hickory Plains Nazarene...... 12 Judson Memorial Baptist...... 31 Sand Hill Miss. Baptist......9 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.

Thank You! I would like to thank my dear friend, Linda Hayley, the police personnel and ambulance personnel for their quick action and service in saving my life when I went into a diabetic coma.

My sincere thanks to all of you.

Jerry Blackwood

You Are Invited to Worship EVERY Sunday with one of Des Arc’s Local Congregations!

Thank You! There are not enough words to express our appreciation for the many acts of kindness that have been extended to us since the loss of our mother and grandmother, Mrs. Addie Ewing. The food, cards, phone calls, visits, and your prayers have all meant so much to us.

We would like to thank the staff and administration at Des Arc Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for the excellent care they gave her while she was a resident there.

We would also like to express our appreciation to Lakeside Missionary Baptist Church for the lunch they prepared for the family and to Bro. Eddie Addison for the beautiful service that celebrated her life.

Please continue to remember us in your prayers.

Betty and Ron Baldwin Russ and Polly Ewing Kathy Ewing Gerald and Betty Ewing Grandchildren Great-grandchildren

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March is Women’s History Month — a time to focus not just on the past, but on the challenges women continue to face in the 21st century.

Ida May Fuller, born on September 6, 1874, was the first American to receive a monthly Social Security benefit check. Along with Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins — who was instrumental in the creation of the Social Security Act — Ida May Fuller was one of the first famous women of Social Security. She received the check, amounting to $22.54, on January 31, 1940. Back then, people understood that she would be one of millions that would be positively affected by retirement benefits.

Seventy-six years after that first check, Social Security continues to play a vital role in the lives of women.

With longer life expectancies than men, women tend to live more years in retirement and have a greater chance of exhausting other sources of income. With the national average life expectancy for women in the United States rising, many women will have decades to enjoy retirement. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, a girl born today can expect to live more than 80 years. As a result, experts generally agree that if women want to ensure that their retirement years are comfortable, they need to plan early and wisely.

What you can do “The best place to begin is by knowing what you can expect to receive from Social Security, and how much more you are likely to need to enjoy a comfortable retirement,” said Carolyn W. Colvin, Social Security’s Acting Commissioner and a Social Security pioneer woman in her own right.

You can start with a visit to Social Security’s Retirement Estimator. There, in just a few minutes, you can get a personalized, instant estimate of your retirement benefits. Plug in different scenarios, such as retirement ages or projected earnings, to get an idea of how such things might change your future benefit amounts. You can find it at www.socialsecurity.gov/estimator.

You should also visit Social Security’s financial planning website at www.socialsecurity.gov/pla nners. It provides detailed information about how marriage, widowhood, divorce, self-employment, government service, and other life or career events can affect your Social Security.

Your benefits are based on your earnings, so you should create your personal my Social Security account to verify that your earnings were reported correctly.

If you want more information about the role of Social Security in women’s lives today, Social Security has a booklet that you may find useful. It is called Social Security: What Every Woman Should Know. You can find it online at www.socialsecurity.gov/pu bs/10127.html

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Sunday, March 6

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ADULT BUFFET: $9.95

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Good Ole Days

by Lou Keathley Speed

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ince I started writing this column, I have heard from so many friends and some that I didn’t know. Really appreciate every note, card and call. I want to thank them and as the song says “I will name names”.

I hear from Ronnie Eans and we have a good conversation. He can followup on some that I talked about because he still lives there and I have long since been gone. I still call it home and when anyone asks where I’m from I say “Arkansas” even though I have been in Mississippi much longer than I lived there.

Then there was Charlotte Blackwood Wray. It was her father’s store that we tracked in to wait for the bus. We probably drove him nuts, but he didn’t let us know. Also heard from Mary Frances Hayley Roe. She, Tom and my sister, Irma were good friends. Irma has since passed away, so I was glad to hear from Frances.

Jimmy Boggan called . He was always at our family reunions and I miss those now. He now lives in Forrest City. Also heard from his sister, Melba in Searcy. We all ended up strewn around. Was so good to hear from her and yes, we started giggling once more.

Then there is Kathleen Turnage Richards. She and Irma were best friends. Guess I warted them trying to follow them around. Three or four years doesn’t matter when you get older but it does when you are in school. They would run me off, but I came right back, like a boomerang!

And Edith Eans. She was married to Carthel Eans, who was my older brother’s best friend growing up on that road. He was the brother to my friends, Naomi and Juanita. Can’t believe they are all gone now. What memories I have of all the good times we had. Edith lives at the beginning of that road and her kids still live there on the old homeplace. She also keeps me caught up on “things and people”.

Harvey Johnson, 1959 DAHS graduate (Decked out in his ski instructor’s uniform at Mt. Hood, Oregon) Harvey was originally from Hickory Plains, where his parents were Joe and Alice Johnson. His father was postmaster there and his mother was a science teacher at Des Arc High Scool. His two sisters, Laura Kimbrough of Little Rock and Elsie Bounds of Conway were also students at Des Arc and frequently attend the DAHS Alumni Association annual meetings.

Harvey and his wife now live in Salem, Or, from where he commutes via bus to Mt. Hood every Wednesday for a full day’s skiing. He’s in his fifth year as part-time ski instructor at Mount Hood Meadows. Before that, he worked 15 years as a full time ski instructor at Crested Butte, Colorado.

PS: It’s nice to Love your work !

Personally Speaking Prayers are sent to Lewis Fisher and family who is in Chi/St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Little Rock after suffering a stroke on Tuesday, March 1. Doctors have found a blood clot on his brain. Medication is being used to control his blood pressure to keep the pressure off the clot. According to his family, he is resting well. If he cannot pass the swallow test, alternative means of nourishment will be administered. Lewis and wife, Margaret, raise a garden every year and are well known for producing prizewinning tomatoes.

--------Recovery wishes are sent to Bessie Castleberry who is at Chambers Nursing Home. Automatic doors at a Little Rock hospital where she was visiting closed on

her knocking her down.

She suffered a tailbone fracture. She also hit her head in the fall and is very sore. Her daughter and caretaker, Crickett Yates is facing some knee surgery soon.

--------Larry (Jackie) Holloway was on his way to the emergency room, at this writing, with a possible severely sprained or broken arm suffered in a fall.

He said, daughter, Skylar, hurt her foot in a fall and was unable to put pressure on it. Best wishes for a quick recovery for both.

---------Pam Burnside Chandler was released from the hospital Tuesday this week after spending several days there for blood presure and

Ramblings

by Verna Herkamp Since I spend a lot of time reading, I run into a lot of words that I don’t know or remember their meaning.

That is when I reach for the dictionary. If someone called me a polyglot, I am not sure if I would want to be friends with them anymore. After looking it up in the dictionary, I changed my mind.

I did get the two books I ordered. I chose the book about near death experiences and the after life to read first. It is a good way to prove we are never too old to learn something new. I am surprised to read that almost everyone has the same experience which is always very good and leaves them feeling less fearful of death.

I am reminded in my daily prayers that we only have one shot of where we will spend eternity. There will be no do-overs, so we better get it right.

In my ramblings, I mention catalogues a lot, also known as wish books. I see so many things I plan to order, then I ask myself, “Do I need this more than some hungry child needs bread?” It usually changes my mind.

My other new book is all about the Mississippi River.

I chose that one to read because of all the many stories told by people who have lived along “Old Man River”.

Many pictures, mostly made during the 1800’s. Since I am afraid of water, I may wear a life jacket when reading the book.

I received so many birthday cards and letters this time. It is a little like Santa Claus came and getting a nice gift. Thanks for friends who remember us elderly people. We are a little like old honey. We are stiff and slow but I’d like to think we are still sweet.

Most of us have learned not to be a spend thrift. One man spent his money he had saved to by a home on a kidney transplant for his beloved cat. Another gave over a million dollars for an Irish potato. It was ordinary looking. I just don’t get it. How did the old saying go about having more money than good sense?

sugar problems. After four plus bags of blood, she is feeling better and is very glad to be home with her family.

Pam and husband, James live East of Des Arc. Sending continued recovery wishess out to Pam.

Marjorie West and I have shared tears and laughter. We talk about our growing up and things that happened. One time we were walking home from school when her mother came out in the yard and called me. I pretended not to hear because Marjorie and I had a fuss the day before. I just knew she was going to get onto me. She called again and I looked ahead and played deaf as I walked on.

She then called Irma. Irma caught up with me and asked why I didn’t answer her. I told her I was afraid to. She laughed and opened her hand. Ella Rae had given her a dime to carry a jar home to Mother.

Well, to say I was sick was an understatement. A whole dime and it could have been mine. When Marjorie spent the night, we slept on a pallet on the floor in front of the door. The coolest place there was then.

Ellen Rice from Griffithville also called and was glad I had mentioned her cousin, Mr. Tom Dew. He was actually in her family, but we claimed him also. He was really one of the best and raised his children alone since his wife died so young.

Ellen was also a friend of Irma’s as well as Verna Herkamp. Verna and I have never met but we are Pen Pals. Guess you call that a dying art or a dead one already.

Also, I heard from Phillip Fuller that writes about his and Lorraine’s travels.

That makes us all want to go, but we can enjoy each trip through his stories. Always heard you can go anywhere just by reading and that is so true. Now that I’m older, I have more time to read and work on my quilts. No more young childrenthey are getting old as well as the grandchildren.

We raised beef cattle. They are also gone. Wish I had some now to sell! But your days go as fast or faster than they use to. Dark catches me lots of days with not much done. But “ain’t life grand”?

Ed. Note: Lou, who is a Starkville, Miss., resident, grew up in the Northside Community

Free Symphonic Band Concert at ASU, Beebe The Arkansas State University-Beebe Department of Music will present the ASU-Beebe Symphonic Band in concert on Monday, March 7, at 7:30 p.m. in the Owen Center Auditorium.

The band is under the direction of Dr. Brent Bristow. Selections will include works by Richard Saucedo, Robert Sheldon, Larry Clark, Elliot Del Borgo, Robert Jager, Fred Jewell, and Larry Daehn.

ASU-Beebe is the only two-year college in the state of Arkansas that offers an Associate of Fine Arts (AFA). The AFA emphasis can be in either vocal music or instrumental music with a focus on wind instrument, percussion, piano, or guitar.

The ASU-Beebe Music Department is located in the Howell Center, where instrumental and vocal classes are taught. The center offers students the convenience of a computer

music lab, two rehearsal spaces, and several practice rooms. The Symphonic Band has several concerts throughout the year.

The concert is free admission and open to the

public. For more information, call (501) 882-4474, email jbbristow@asub.edu, or view the ASU-Beebe website at www.asub.edu.

Baby Shower for Phil and Ravyn Ayala

Sunday, March 13 At Two O’clock in the Afternoon

Gospel Mission Church "Baby boy or girl... We will see.

Diapers and Gift Cards are greatly appreciated for the baby to be."

Registered at: Babies R Us, Target and Wal-Mart

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WHITE RIVER JOURNAL, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 From the Kitchen of Rev. Jaimie Alexander, Minister at Bella Vista United Methodist Church

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Delicious Casseroles From Rev. Jaimie Alexander

Fajita Chicken Casserole, Hamburger and Potato Bake, Chicken Broccoli Casserole, and French Onion Casserole are delicious casseroles that are great for all types of meals. These casseroles can be served for lunch or dinner, taken to a pot luck dinner, shared with a friend, and prepared ahead of time, stored in the refrigerator, and backed the next day. So tie on your apron and enjoy preparing these meals in a dish!

Fajita Chicken Casserole •4 cups shredded cooked chicken (about 3 large breasts) •2 cups instant rice •1 (10.5-Ounce) can cream of chicken soup •1 cup sour cream •1 cup frozen diced onion and bell pepper blend •1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with chilies (like Ro*Tel), drained •1½ cups chicken broth •1 (1.12-Ounce) packet fajita seasoning ( I prefer McCormick) •1 (8-ounce) (2 cups) shredded Mexican blend cheese

Mardi Gras: Des Arc Nursing and Rehabilitation Center celebrated Mardi Gras with cake and all the trimmings. There were lots of beads, hats and other Mardi Gras items to celebrate with. Pictured above with our Mardi Gras cake are left to right Lennette Holland, Joyce Straughn and Joyce Childers.

De S ArC n urSing & r eh Abili tAt ion Cent er

by Activity Director, teresa henley

Well, wasn’t the weather beautiful this past weekend!

The temperatures were great to be outside.

We are praying for good weather on Saturday, March 12 for the Community Easter Egg Hunt. It begins at 11:30 a.m. here behind the facility.

There will be food, games, photos with the Easter Bunny and special prize drawings.

Also, Bell’s Ag Service will be flying by Patterson’s Field to drop off candy and prize filled Easter eggs for the children at 1:00 p.m. The hunt is for ages one through twelve.

We are looking forward to seeing all the children having fun. If it rains, the Community Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, March 19.

Monday was National Peanut Butter Lovers day and we celebrated with Peanut Butter Sandwiches.

Today, Thursday, we will be making Easter crafts and

Friday is Employee Appreciation Day. We really appreciate all that the staff here at DANRC does.

Jordan will be here on Saturday, to pop her delicious popcorn for the residents.

The Disciples will be here tomorrow, Friday, with their great music. We always look forward to their coming and performing for us and miss them when they are not here.

We have watched movies on the Big Screen TV, had visits from Snowball, the facility pet, had games, watched the news, excercise, played Bingo and had family visits.

The Des Arc First United Methodist Church and Faith Missionary Baptist will be here Sunday for our weekly spiritual food and fellowship.

Bobbie Merrell, Des Arc Public Library, will be here

to bring us new reading material and visit with the residents.

We will be shopping for the residents on Tuesday next week. We will be purchasing items that they have asked for.

Next Thursday, we will celebrate Popcorn Lovers day. How many ways can you think of that popcorn is fixed? There is Kettle Corn, Carmel Corn, Cheese Popcorn, Yogurt flavored, Chocolate flavored and many more.

The rain on Tuesday was a welcome sight. It will help the spring flowers and bushes bloom out beautifully.

God’s color pallet is so vivid and beautiful. We are very blessed to see His creation.

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

Teresa Henley Activity Director

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, uncooked rice, cream of chicken, sour cream, diced onion and bell pepper, drained tomatoes with chilies, chicken broth, fajita seasoning, and about half of the cheese. Mix to combine. Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and spread it evenly. Bake for about 25 minutes. Remove from the oven, top with the remaining cheese and return to the oven until the cheese is melted.

Hamburger and Potato Bake 3 pounds red potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick Salt , to coat pan 1 pound lean 1/2 onion, chopped 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter 1/4 cup Black pepper 2 cups milk 2 cups grated sharp 1/2 cup unseasoned dry Place the potatoes in a large saucepan with water to cover by 1 inch. Add a generous pinch of salt and cook for 15 minutes, or until tender. Potatoes cook quickly. Test often for tenderness and don't overcook them. Alternatively, cook the potatoes in a for 5 minutes, releasing the pressure immediately to prevent overcooking. the potatoes and arrange them in a 6- by 9- by 2-inch .

In a large skillet, add a little oil to coat the pan. Combine the beef and onion and cook together over medium heat until the beef is browned and the onion softened, about 10 minutes. Drain excess fat.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Melt the in a medium and whisk in the flour to make a roux. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture bubbles and the flour turns light brown in color. Gradually in the and continue to stir while cooking over medium heat. When the mixture thickens, season with salt and pepper, then stir in the and browned beef and .

Pour the ground beef mixture over the and bake the casserole for 20 minutes, until heated through and bubbling.

Sprinkle the breadcrumbs on top of the casserole and bake until the crumbs are toasted, about 5 minutes longer.

Chicken Broccoli Casserole Nonstick or butter, for the baking dish 4 boneless, skinless Kosher salt and freshly ground black

February Birthday Girls: Celebrating their February birthday at the Senior Citizens Center this week were from left, Ann Newkirk, Shirley Goff and Martha Dietrich. They are ? years young. If you see them, wish them a “Happy Birthday”!

pepper 1 medium head , cut into small florets 2 cups cooked One 10-ounce can condensed cream of chicken soup 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon 10 ounces Cheddar, grated (about 2 1/2 cups) Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-by-13-by-2-inch with nonstick cooking spray or butter.

Place the chicken in a large pot with water to cover. Add some salt, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a low simmer and cook the chicken until tender, about 45 minutes. Drain the chicken, cover, and refrigerate until cool, or up to 24 hours. Shred.

Meanwhile, bring a medium pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets, and boil until crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes.

Spread the rice in an even layer in the baking dish. Make a second layer with the broccoli. In a large bowl, mix the chicken soup, the , , lemon juice, shredded chicken, half the Cheddar and some salt and pepper. Pour the mixture over the broccoli and top with the remaining . Bake for 40 minutes; let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

French Onion Casserole 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced 2 stalks celery, peeled and thinly sliced Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 bay leaves 2 to 3 sprigs thyme, plus 1 teaspoon fresh leaves 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 cup low-sodium beef broth 1/2 cup white cooking wine 1/2 baguette, thinly sliced (about 4 ounces) 4 ounces shredded Gruyere cheese (about 2 cups) Special equipment: a 3-quart baking dish Melt the butter and oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat. Add half the onions and celery, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Top with the remaining onions and celery, 1/2 teaspoon salt, a few grinds of pepper, the bay leaves and the thyme sprigs. Cook, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until all the liquid evaporates and the onions are very soft and golden brown, 45 minutes to 1 hour. (If the onions are soft but could be more golden, increase the heat slightly for a few minutes toward the end of cooking.)

Add the flour, and stir until completely absorbed, about 1 minute. Add the broth and wine, and simmer until almost completely evaporated, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, and let cool for a few minutes. Remove the bay leaves and thyme stems. (The onions can be made, cooled and refrigerated up to 2 days ahead.)

Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Bake the baguette slices on a baking sheet until they're slightly toasted but not golden, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Let cool.

Shingle and slightly overlap half the bread slices in a 3-quart baking dish.

Top with the onion mixture in 1 layer.

Shingle, overlapping, with the remaining bread. Sprinkle the Gruyere over the top. Cover with foil, and bake until the onion mixture is hot and the cheese is melted, about 40 minutes. Remove the foil, switch the oven from bake to broil and broil until the top is golden in spots. Sprinkle the thyme leaves over the top. Serve hot.

Hypsion Spaghetti Supper: Several traveled to Cotton Plant on Friday evening to attend the annual Hypsion Club Spaghetti Supper. Those making the trip are at left, Levern and Herndon Barnes and at far back right, Linda and W.R. Petty, Bert Liles and Ann Newkirk.

Senior CitizenS Center DES ARC, ARK

By Barbara Williams, Site Director

Is it possible that Spring has come early? We hope everyone is enjoying the Spring-like weather.

Monday we started the week off with a “Walking Exercise.”

Tuesday we had “Joke of the Day.” Wednesday we enjoyed our homemade Breakfast and Bingo with singing, and listened to a Nutrition Education class.

Thursday we had guest speaker, Theresa Hamilton, come in and talk about Heart Health. We recognized our February birthdays to Ms. Ann, Mrs. Shirley, and Ms. Martha.

Friday was our recycle day, and we took the van to Cotton Plant that evening for the annual Spaghetti Supper at the Hypsion Club.

The latest completed

quilt was made for Ms. Virginia Eagle. The yard sale room will be open again next Thursday morning from 8-11:30. God Bless and have a great weekend!

Barbara Williams, Site Director Olivia Holcomb Osborn, Meals on WheelsHolcomb Osborn, Meals on Wheels A Dutch girl and Dutch boy quilt just finished for Virginia Eagle

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Background photo: Enjoying morsels of the day are 2 squirrels and 2 doves (Note albino squirrel poised standing on rock) about 15’ from the Evans’ back porch.

Inset photo shows albino squirrel, PEARL, once a pet of Connie Smith, daughter of James & Willie May Evans of Edgemont, Ar. The Evans family reports they still miss Pearl and her offspring !

­ EW­BETHEL­NEWS N Donna Kelly, Correspondent

It was a beautiful weekend.

We had a nice crowd out for church. Sunday evening Terry Taylor came and brought our evening message. He did a great job. We had another nice crowd out for that evening.

I visited Roy Greenwalt one evening. He is having therapy treatments at the Nursing Home in Carlisle.

He is still weak but look-

ing good.

Cody, Allen and children came by one evening and it was so good to see them.

Charles Ingle was not able to come over on Sunday evening. He wanted to come so bad but was not feeling good all week.

We are doing good.

John is looking forward to being dismissed by the Doctor over next week.

Sorry our news is so

short. It has been a busy week for us.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to those who are ill.

We heard last night that Brother Malone, pastor at Center Point was in the hospital very ill.

Betty Grabnik is also in rehab in Carlisle. Bud Edge and Walsie Jennings also are there. Wishing them the best.

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By Rosetta Lockhart

HICKORY PL A INS There will be a wedding shower for Jake Hulsey and Amber Atkins. It is this Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at the Hickory Plains Baptist Church. Jake is the son of Bro. Derick and Sis Cindy Hulsey. Everyone is invited! If you didn’t know about it until late, give them money or take something by the Church at a later date.

Come enjoy time with us at the next “Ladies Drop By”, Tuesday, March 8, at Hickory Plains Methodist Church. Lots of good laughter, food and it helps us to relax just to be together!

The Fire Dept. has been in Service for 30 years. Annual CRV Fire Dept. Meeting and King Kat fish fry will be Sat., March 19. I know you received your bills and it says the wrong date they are to be paid by.

It is April 1. If you come to the meeting, we’d rather you pay there. You don’t have to belong to our fire district to attend this fish fry! You can eat good fish, fellowship, bid in silent auction and win door prizes. Carry outs are available!

Last Wednesday, Bob Crider and Christian Weaver went to Vanleer, TN. with Tracy Cochran They stayed at the Original Church of God Campground Lodge, by Randy Crider. When they got there, Christian went on to Murfreesboro, TN to see his girlfriend. He came back later that night. They visited with the TN Criders.

Bob and Randy Crider checked out turkey hunting spots Thursday morning. Tracy had to be at a training seminar for her travel agency in Nashville, TN on Thursday. She came back and got them and they got home around 7PM. Of course Tracy had to drive home to Benton.

They enjoyed their trip.

Mickey, Vanessa, Mamie and Bobby Graham got to enjoy King Kat fish fry at Hazen last Friday.

Paul Gault and his son, Hunter were home from CO this weekend. Makes three weekends straight,

WHAT DO YOU SEE? Jemma Rose, great-granddaughter of Rosetta Lockhart, is joined by her cat, Penny, watching things outside. They both seem interested in something going on. Jemma Rose is the daughter of Todd and Kathy Frye-Jackson and granddaughter of Sherry (Lockhart) and Russ Frye, all of Columbus, Ohio. Whether you are a catlover or not, you have to know that they are both curious and intelligent creatures.

Paul has been here. They enjoyed family time.

I enjoyed spending some time with Charlotte Wrigley on her birthday Saturday. Brandi Williams brought her a bouquet (she & Brandi share the same birthday) , & Charles Oldham & Debora Carpenter had been there earlier.

The local kids were bringing birthday cake that evening for her 86th birthday. They’re hoping to celebrate her birthday this weekend. She had a bad fall last week & very sore, she prays she’s better by this weekend. Rachel & family from TX were unable to come, hoping to get to come this weekend.

It was so good to see Mark and Mike Edwards at HPOS Saturday. I haven’t seen Mark in years. It was his daughter, Drea (Edwards) Poteete that won Mrs. Hot Springs and Mrs. Arkansas last year. He says she’s going to compete in Mrs. America pageant in Las Vegas. She is on the board of the Hot Springs Humane Society and a computer analyst. Drea & husband live in Hot Springs Village and own Poteete Cabinets. (Andrea) Drea was born at Hickory Plains, was in Des Arc Elem., then attended and graduated at DeValls Bluff High School.

Ernest and Liz Norman want to Thank ones that came to their home Sunday to help celebrate Ernest’s Retirement from Remington.

Our grandson, Christian Weaver was back with us a few days this week. He went home Tuesday.

Please pray for Manuel Holcomb. He fell off a ladder last week and broke a big bone in his shoulder.

He will have surgery Thursday morning. Send him a card, 11804 Hwy 13N, Carlisle, AR 72024.

Thanks for all the Prayers for our granddaughter, Kennedy Crider who got out of her brace this week. She had the ACL surgery and God granted her a miraculous recovery.

She is a Junior at Dickson County High School in TN.

She will be 17 on March 12th. God answered her prayers through all this, she has still Never missed a day of school.

(REMINDER) 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!

HPOS wants to let everyone know that Tracy will serve breakfast on Sunday mornings. She will also have a Sunday lunch special for $4 .99. Dinner SPECIALS on TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS! Come out & enjoy!

Please support Hickory Plains Post Office by purchasing stamps, mailing packages, etc. there. Support our OWN local Postmaster, Tammy Bruce. The Hickory Plains Post Office hours are Mon.-Fri. 12:30 PM- 2:30PM, Sat.10AM1:30PM. Have a Good Week In The Lord!

Happy Birthday March 5th to Brenda Graham, Not Brenda Gardner! MY BAD! Happy Birthday March 6th to Sam Loyd!

Happy Birthday March 7th to Cara (Norman) Whiting and Helen Polk!!

Happy Birthday March 9th to Matily McAnally!

Happy Birthday March 10th to Dortha Manuel and Ernest Norman!

Happy 10th Anniversary March 11th to Vanessa and Jon Holcomb!

Happy 11th Anniversary March 12th to Leah and Ryan White!

Happy 33rd Anniversary March 12 to Sis Cindy and Bro. Derick Hulsey!

Happy Birthday March 12th to John Bell!

Better to have little, with fear for the Lord, than to have great treasure and inner turmoil. Proverbs 15:16, NLT

Windy March is here and if it is any windier than it has been we may be blown to another state. Come July we will be wishing for it, though.

Thanks to those White River Journal readers that heeded me and came to the Spaghetti Supper last Friday at Cotton Plant! Some members want to not continue having it, but some see the need for the income to carry on the work of the Hypsion Club. Me, I say that former Cotton Plant-ers like to come and visit.

Well, I had to apologize to Marilyn Leggett, the “gate-keeper”.(ticket taker)I was supposed to help and I got home and realized that I did more ‘visiting’ than those who once lived there, and I never did. Just had lots of relatives, making for ‘connections’ with a lot of people. I called her Saturday and being the lady that she is said it was okay. So, if I had a good time ,you should try it ??

Donny and Michelle Brown were back in Cabot (ball games are over) last Thursday for Carter Brown’s school program. He was ‘Sam, I am’ in the Dr. Suess play.

The school had displayed art pieces in the Hall and Carter’s drawing of an Armadillo was deemed very good.

Karla Clark has been in Little Rock several days due to the very serious auto accident of her nephew, Nicholas, of Stuttgart.

Jason and Rachel Jones were down Grego-

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ry way Sunday with their new baby girl, Bryn. They visited the Rowland Clarks and the Mickey Holders. She is 1 month old and a beauty, already.(I stopped by the Clark’s checking on Nicholas and got to see her.)

Ima Jean and Vickie Lindsey went to the East Arkansas Community College Fine Arts Center in Forrest City to attend the ‘Million Dollar Musical’ last Saturday night.

They came home saying it was more than worth the trip.

I missed a visit Friday from Bill Kittrell (who grew up here) of Bartlesville, Ok. He’d been to Miss. to visit his son, Chris, and had planned to visit with me on his way back home, but he didn’t make an appointment!! I was disappointed.

I had a call Monday morning from a former resident of both McClelland and Gregory. J.M. Johnson of Louisiana, who wanted to check up on everyone.

That ‘everyone’ that he and I once knew are getting to be non-existent. We had a good visit, though.

Jena Pfeffer spent Saturday in Little rock for the grandgirls, Kristen and Avery Tranum’s soccer games. Then she spent Sunday afternoon in Searcy with the family.

The grands ordered her to bring them Popeye’s chicken. (we jump when they say—I saw this cartoon where the kid said he wanted to go to Papaw’s where he could be boss, his Mom wouldn’t

let him be that.)

Fannie Peters spent Saturday in Forrest City with Virginia and Jodi Davis and the Johnny Barnett family.

Paul Collins is still not feeling good at all. He can’t get in to see a Rheumatologist until April 20th.Ugh on that!!

Brian Cooper of Judsonia visited Troy and Darlene Tims Saturday.

Jason Cooper, Hayden and Chloe celebrated Jason’s birthday last Saturday with a trip to Blanchard Springs.

I got word today that my friend, Mary Conner, of Augusta died about 2 pm Monday. I am sad.

She and I roomed together when the Bank of McCrory had the Going Group and took us everywhere that Jestine Reynolds thought she could control us. (She really took care of us. Jess, why don’t you still take us? Ha) (She can only push just so many wheelchairs).

To those who have asked me about Buddy Hitt, he is now with his son, Jay and Michelle Hitt in Des Arc. He is doing better, but not running any Marathons.

REMEMBER . . .

The American Legion –Auxiliary Wild Life Supper is still on for March 10th 5 to 8 pm at the Legion Hut. That is a week from this Thursday! They have every wild thing imaginable, except I did NOT hear a word about any snake meat. That is very okay!!

That’s all, folks.

Rosetta

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FARM/HOME Irrigation tips, potential for cost savings reviewed at sessions in Jonesboro, Stuttgart

By Dave Edmark U of A System Division of Agriculture

Workshops in Jonesboro and Stuttgart will provide producers a chance to hear details that were compiled from irrigation water management demonstrations last year on cooperating farms in the state. The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is sponsoring the events.

“Agents and farmers will present findings and experience gained from implementing irrigation water management comparing it to their current management,” said Chris Henry, a water management engineer for the UofA System Division of Agriculture at the Rice Research and Extension Center. “Irrigators and those who advise irrigators will learn about practical cost savings and lessons learned from implementing irrigation water management practices.”

The presentations will begin with open registration at 9:30 a.m. March 7 at the Northeast Arkansas Exposition and Conference Center at 7001 Johnson Ave. in Jonesboro and at 9:30 a.m. March 8 at the Rice Research and Extension Center at 2900 Highway 130 East in Stuttgart. Both sessions will run until mid-afternoon. Attendees should call Phil Horton at 870673-2661 to register. There is no cost to attend.

Among the topics to be discussed during the presentations will be computerized hole selection, surge irrigation, pumping plant optimization, soil moisture sensors, irrigation scheduling and initiation and termination of irrigation for corn, cotton, soybeans and peanuts.

“We saw very significant savings in water and energy usage, which translate to reducing overall production costs for our farmers,” Henry said. “Putting all the tools

available to improve irrigation we saw on average a 27 percent savings. Additionally we were able to save on average $511 per power unit generally just altering how we operated the unit.”

“My cooperator was so impressed with the surge valve efficiency that he intends to convert all of his furrow irrigated acres to this practice,” said Russell Parker, Crittenden County extension agent.

Grant Beckwith, Arkansas County extension agent for the division, worked with three cooperators in 2015 and has become a big fan of soil moisture sensors and surge valves. “The farmers have all commented on how much improvement using these tools has made and are interesting in doing more next year,” he said.

Brett Gordon, White County extension agent, said, “These demonstrations were a real learning experience for the Watkins farms and me. We were shocked with how much energy we were using and the savings we could realize.”

Event sponsors in addition to the Division of Agriculture are the United Soybean Board, the Mid-South Soybean Board, the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board, the Arkansas Corn and Grain Sorghum Board, Cotton Inc., and the Natural Resource Conservation Service through a Conservation Innovation Grant.

For more information about irrigation, contact your county extension office or visit.

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action institution. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate or need materials in another format, please contact your county extension office as soon as possible. Dial 711 for Arkansas Relay.

RUSTY SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON: Rusty Smith of Des Arc (right) met with Sen. John Boozman Feb. 24 while Arkansas Farm Bureau leaders were on Capitol Hill lobbying members of the Arkansas Congressional delegation on issues of importance to agriculture, including foreign trade, regulatory reform and biotechnology. Smith and about 30 other farm and ranch leaders were in Washington, D.C., for the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Advocacy Conference. Smith serves as a member of the Arkansas Farm Bureau board of directors.

EPA moves to ban insecticide Belt; could have major impact for Arkansas growers

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Cannon, Koder join AgHeritage Farm Credit Services Clay Cannon has recently joined AgHeritage Farm Credit Services Central Office as a Credit Analyst Trainee.

Clay attended the University of Arkansas where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree, majoring in Agriculture Business.

Shannon Koder has joined AgHeritage Farm Credit Services as a Loan Processor.

Shannon previously worked for IBERIABANK as an Assistant Branch Man-

ager.

AgHeritage Farm Credit Services is a financial cooperative with owned and managed assets in excess of $1 billion as of December 31, 2015, that provides credit and related services to more than 2,999 farmers and ranchers in 24 Arkansas counties.

Branch offices are located in Batesville, Brinkley, Dermott, Lonoke, Newport, Pocahontas, Searcy, Star City and Stuttgart.

By Ryan McGeeney U of A System Division of Agriculture The Environmental Protection Agency said Tuesday that it was seeking to cancel registration for a key insecticide used to combat crop-hungry pests such as fall armyworm and corn earworm.

At issue is flubendiamide, an insecticide commonly known as Belt, made by Bayer Crop Science product. It’s also known as Tourismo, labeled for tree fruits and grapes, and Vetica, labeled for strawberries and squashes, made by Nichino America. The insecticide has been labeled for use in more than 200 crops, including row crops, pistachios and oranges.

Last month the Environmental Protection Agency has asked two manufacturers to voluntarily cancel uses of four pest control products containing flubendiamide, including Belt, made by Bayer Crop Science.

The move follows a Jan. 29 effort by the EPA to get Bayer and Nichino America to voluntarily cancel

registration for the insecticide, which was rejected.

Gus Lorenz extension entomologist for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, said Belt is currently the “go-to” product for controlling caterpillar pests in soybeans and other crops.

“It’s been the major product used for control of soybean caterpillars for a long time. So mole worms or corn ear worms, and soybean loopers, the army worm complex — all those pests, we use Belt for control."

The EPA initially issued a temporary registration for Belt in 2008, which was contingent on the findings of long-term studies on any adverse affects of the insecticide. According to an EPA statement released Tuesday, several studies indicated the product may be toxic to benthic invertebrates, part of the aquatic food chain.

In response to the EPA’s request for voluntary cancellation, Bayer issued a statement Feb. 5, publicly rejecting the request, explaining that Bayer “believes the methods used by

the EPA exaggerate environmental risk and would deny farmers access to a critical pest management tool.”

Out of reach Lorenz said the second most commonly used insecticide to control caterpillar pests in crops is Prevathon, a DuPont product.

Both Belt and Prevathon belong to the diamide class of insecticides, a fact that Lorenz said may put both out of reach for growers in the state and elsewhere.

“It only stands to reason that if there’s an issue with Belt, there might be a similar issue with Prevathon,” Lorenz said. “Between the two products, you can account for about 90 percent of efforts to control caterpillars in soybeans, as well as grain sorghum, corn, and to some degree, cotton.”

Lorenz said the current label for Belt is still active, and the product is legal to use in Arkansas. If both Belt and Prevathon become illegal or unavailable, growers will still have access to several other insecticides that can control caterpillars, Lorenz said,

although none of them are known to be as effective.

“We have a limited number of insecticides that are still reasonably effective for control of caterpillar pests,” Lorenz said.

“But these two products are extremely efficacious, and have longer residual control than most of the other products currently available.

“There’s a reason why they’re the product of choice — it’s because they’re very safe, with low mammalian toxicity — not toxic to off-target organisms, specifically us,” he said. “There’s been no impact on honey bees, and other than the benthic organisms, there’s been very little indication that there’s any off-target issued.

“We don’t have any other products outside that class that provide quite that level of control. So that’s a big concern,” Lorenz said.

For more information on pest insect management, contact your county extension office or visit www.uaex.edu.

Third Annual Wild Game Dinner at DeValls Bluff Liz Schwede, spokesman for the Arnold Foundation, said this week, “On Saturday, March 26, at 5 pm, we are excited to announce our 3rd Annual Arkansas Heritage Wild Game Dinner. This event will be taking place at the DeValls Bluff Gym located at the corner of Hazel and Ash Street in DeValls Bluff.

“We will have local artist Ben Coulter, of Wheatley, bringing the entertainment and our guest speaker is General Jim Daniel, BG (Ret), founder of Darby Warrior Support”.

“Same as the two previous years, there will a large vari-

ety of donated wild game and door prizes as well, including adult and youth guns”.

Tickets are on sale now for $10 each, ages 8 and up.

Ages 7 and under are free.

Tickets can be purchased by calling Billy White at 501516-6064 or Liz Schwede at 870-581-7202.

A maximum of 350 tickets will be sold.

“We hope to continue our tradition as a sell out again this year, so don't wait, buy your ricket soon” !!! said Billy White.

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BRINGING IN THE VOTE FOR CERTIFICATION: Poll workers bringing ballot boxes containing votes into the courthouse at Des Arc after polls closed Tuesday night. Top: Fabern and Betty Harrison bring votes from DeValls Bluff-Wattensaw; below: Gerald Bone bringing in votes from Bullard Township (Hickory Plains area). Deputy Treasurer Becky Johnson accepting ballots while Treasurer Judy Burnett assists and pays the poll workers.

Prairie County Election Commissioners will meet and certify the returns.

ELECTION DAY AT DEVALLS BLUFF Poll workers ready for voters to come by at DeValls Bluff polling sites.

Above: Wattensaw City Precinct-City of DeValls Bluff- From Left: Thelma Gray, Lalisa Wright, Joyce Surratt, Helen Holloway and Lula McDonald.

Below: Wattensaw Country Precinct- From Left: Peggy Todd, Betty Harrison, Mary Van Houten and Joyce Vincent and two unnamed voters.

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Joy Dian Rush died Saturday at Stuttgart of MS Joy Dian Buerkle RichRush, 63, of mond Stuttgart, Arkansas won her fight with Multiple Sclerosis on Saturday, February 27, 2016. She was born in Stuttgart, Arkansas, April 22, 1952 to the late Edward Paul (Eddie) Buerkle and Juanita Travis Buerkle Henderson.

Survivors include her husband Ken Rush of Stuttgart; son Tyler Edward Richmond (Niki) of North Little Rock; brothers, Edward Paul (Burk) Buerkle (Sharon) of Maumelle and J. Travis Buerkle of Enggrandchildren land; Nathaniel Paul Richmond of North Little Rock; nephews and nieces Rebecca Buerkle of Little Rock, Adam Buerkle (Stephanie) of Rogers, Chris Foster of Hot Springs and Brooke Foster of Maumelle.

Joy at tended Stuttgart High School. She was a member of the Rice Landers Choral Group and

a member of the D.B.S. Sorority. She attended UCA in Conway and she worked for years in the family drug store as a bookkeeper.

Throughout her life, Joy lived by her deep love and belief in the Lord. She was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Stuttgart.

Joy’s most cherished moments were spent with family, friends and her beloved cats. She was always the life of the party, lighting up the room with her smile. To know her was to love her. She will be missed. celebration of A Joy’s….life will be held today, March 3, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Stuttgart. The eulogy will be given by her brother E.P. (Burk) Buerkle and Pastor Glenn Larson. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall. The memorial will began at 2:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary.

Memorials: Multiple

Joy Dian Rush Sclerosis Society,1100 North University, Suite 255, Little Rock, AR 72209; Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 209 S. Grand Ave, Stuttgart, AR 72160; Humane Society-Pulaski County, 14600 Colonel Glenn Rd., Little Rock, AR 72210.

Arrangements made by Wilson Robison Funeral Home, England, Arkansas.

Private burial will be in Lutheran/Buerkle Cemetery, Stuttgart.

Jack B. Harkey, Arkansas County farmer, dies

L-r: Will, Henry and Tull Eldridge watch as dad, Conner Eldridge, votes

U.S. Attorney Conner Eldridge taking campaign across state FAYETTEVILLE – Former prosecutor and U.S. Attorney Conner Eldridge, who is running for the U.S. Senate, will travel across the state of Arkansas for 24 consecutive hours after the Arkansas primary elections to listen to Arkansans whose voices he said are being ignored by Washington. Eldridge made the announcement surrounded by friends, family and supporters after he cast his primary ballot at the Washington County Courthouse in Fayetteville.

“For too long, Washington has ignored Arkansans and the problems we face every day. That will change when I’m elected to the Senate,” said Eldridge. “I’m fed up that the people in Washington either refuse to do their jobs or they make things worse when they finally do something. I’m hitting the road for 24 hours to visit with Arkansans who are being ignored by Washington and who don’t have lobbyists fighting for them. I want to hear their stories and concerns and then give them a strong, new voice when I’m elected to the U.S. Senate.”

Eldridge will embark on the tour, called #HearARVoices, following a primary night watch party and rally with supporters in downtown Little Rock Tuesday night. Eldridge said he will then hit the road for 24 hours, stopping at diners and restaurants, police and fire stations, gas stations and truck stops, factories, small businesses, and retailers – all places where Arkansans

are working all day and often times well into the night to make ends meet and who go unheard by leaders in Washington.

Eldridge also invited Arkansans to follow his tour and weigh in on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter using the hashtag, #HearARVoices.

“Those in Washington are not getting it done for people across our state and we must do something about that,” said Eldridge. “Washington should hear from all Arkansans and that includes the all-night diner waitress working her third job to provide for her kids, the person working an overnight shift at a factory, and the firefighters, emergency personnel, and police officers who work throughout the night to keep our communities safe. If anyone in Arkansas refused to do their jobs, they’d be fired. We should hold Washington to the same standard. This campaign is about truly listening to people in Arkansas, and working hard to deliver for them in the United States Senate.”

Born in Fayetteville, Eldridge grew up in Augusta and Lonoke. After law school, he moved to Arkadelphia where he worked in business and served as a prosecutor for Clark County. Eldridge moved to Fort Smith following his unanimous confirmation by the U.S. Senate in 2010 to become U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Arkansas. A husband and father of three, Eldridge now lives in Fayetteville.

Jack Boyce “Bud” Harkey, 85, departed this world unexpectedly to live forever with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 21.

He was a member of Harmony Baptist Church of Stuttgart.

He was born on June 3, 1930 in Tomberlin to Earl and Laura Gentry Harkey.

He served in U.S. Army artillery in Germany 19531955. He married Pat Newton in 1959 and they and other family members started Sherrill Oil Company. Later, he began a long career with Thermogas of England, after which he worked as a farmer in the Stuttgart area.

No matter where Bud was, or what he was doing, he wore a smile and delivered a kind word. He loved the outdoors and “going for a ride”, but not on the big road; he much preferred the less traveled routes, and

often not the most direct, either. That offered him and a lucky passenger a chance to inspect the road, the crops, the water, the weather, the livestock, etc. Journeys often sprang without more forethought than casual conversation, “I wonder how things are over……” and they often started over a cup of coffee.

Rides might take a half day and cover 75 miles, testament to the goal not being a geographic destination, but the journey-and the chance to visit. Bud truly enjoyed his journey and lightened the burdens of his fellow travelers.

He is survived by his wife, Pat Harkey of Stuttgart and daughters Shelia Roberts of Little Rock and Donna Mulloy (Brian) of Stuttgart; grandchildren Jocelyn Ismail, (Zaid), Greg Roberts, Will Mulloy and Evan Mulloy; sister Margie

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Rollins, and nieces Jodi Maley and Tammy Chandler.

Services were held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, February 26, at Wilson Robison Funeral Home in England.

Memorials may be made to the Stuttgart Senior Citzens Center, 811 S. Buerkle St., Stuttgart, AR 72160.

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Sixers-Tournament Champs

Front: Ross Holloway, Mikey Tenison, Jakin Cox Back: Coach Randi Gardner, Jake Reidhar, Trevion Reed, Landon Dobbins, Justin Wyatt and Coach Stephanie Dobbins

Front: Hayden Brown, Colin Chastain, Jaymison Renfro Back: Coach Ashley Garcia, Lucas Nichols, Matt Kearby, Jacob Roach, Coach Lindsey Williams, Cooper Childers

Champion Champion

Shock-League and Tournament Champs Front: Brooke Adams, Logan Shelton, Kyndal Morton Back: Coach Tarrabeth Shelton, Takiyah Spencer, Kacie Estes, Lulamae Thompson and Coach Sunny Morton

Tournament Highlights. . .

Logan Shelton and Kyndal Morton Overall MVP’s

Hayden Brown-Rookie of the Year Jake Reidhar-Overall MVP Matt Kearby, Sixers left, defends the basket against Jake Reidhar, Pistons

Rookie of theYear: Peyton Bitner-Not Pictured

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Joyce Major, lunchroom supervisor at the Des Arc Schools, advises the following menus are scheduled for Monday-Friday, Mar. 7-11:

Elementary Lunch

High School Lunch

MONDAY: Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwich, Sun Chips, Corn, Fruit Cocktail, Mayonaise, Mustard, Milk TUESDAY:Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Broccoli, Peaches, Roll, Milk WEDNESDAY: Taco Salad, Lettuce, Tomato, Pinto Beans, Applesauce, Milk THURSDAY: Chicken Strips, Green Beans, Yams, Pears, Oatmeal Cookie, Ketchup, Millk FRIDAY: Hambruger, French Fries, Sandwich Fixings, Pineapple, Ketchup, Mayonaise, Mustard, Milk

MONDAY: Chili, Cheese Sandwich, Carrot Sticks with Ranch, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Cocktail, Milk TUESDAY: Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Green Beans, Tossed Salad with Dressing, Fresh Fruit, Pineapple, Roll, Milk WEDNESDAY: Crispitos, Coin Carrots, Cookie, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Cocktail, Milk THURSDAY: Mini Corn Dogs, Blackeyed Peas, Steamed Broccoli, Fresh Fruit, Peaches, Mustard, Ketchup, Mayonaise, Milk FRIDAY: Cheeseburger, French Fries, Baked Beans, Sandwich Fixings, Ketchup, Mayonaise, Breakfast Mustard, Pineapple, Fresh MONDAY: Whole Grain Pop Fruit, Milk

Tarts or Cereal & Toast with Jelly, Apple TUESDAY: Donuts or Whole Grain Cereal & Toast with Jelly, Pears WEDNESDAY: Pancake on a Stick or Whole Grain Cereal & Toast with Jelly, Applesauce THURSDAY: Whole Grain Bis-

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Logan Shelton, Shock, center, shoots a freethrow as Harleigh Holloway, Comets, left and Shock teammate, Brooke Adams, right, look on Referee Doug Gross, left, calls jump ball as Brooke Adams #2, Shock and Jenna Brown, Comets try to take control of the basketball

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Lift-a-Thon participants see lift improvements

Senior High Top Lifters: Kneeling is Hayden Flud. Back row, left to right are Chuck Crawford, Isaiah Williams, Ricky Parson, Kelvin Cohen, Jed Reidhar and Jerrod Williams Several parents, family and friends attended the second annual Des Arc Eagle Lift-a-Thon. Several posted major improvements in lifts from a previous record among the Junior and Senior Eagle Football players.

The student athletes were put through three stations: Bench Press, Squat and Power Clean.

Players had three chances to improve their numbers. Head Football Coach and Athletic Director, Drake Widener stated, “ I am so proud of these guys. They have worked hard to improve their

numbers and you can tell that here today.”

There is still time to make a donation. Contact Coach Widener at 501-2490390. Deadline is March 19.

The following stats were posted: Top Bench-Linemen: Jr. High-Hunter Whittenburg (135 lbs); Sr.High-Kelvin Cohen (245) Top Bench-Skill: Jr. High-Will Kearby (160 lbs); Sr. High-Isaiah Williams (235 lbs) Top Squat-Linemen: Jr. High-Hunter Whittenburg (220 lbs); Sr. High-Kelvin Cohen (500 lbs).

Top Squat-Skill: Jr. High-Cooper Roberts (240 lbs); Sr. High-Isaiah Williams (365 lbs).

Top Clean-Linemen: Jr. High-Hunter Whittenburg (135 lbs); Sr. High-Kelvin Cohen (255 lbs).

Top Combined Weight: Linemen: Jr. High-Hunter Whittenburg (490 lbs); Sr. High-Kelvin Cohen (1000 lbs).

Top Combined WeightSkill: Jr. High-Cooper Roberts (545 lbs); Sr. HighIsaiah Williams (825 lbs).

Most Improved BenchLinemen: Jr. High-James Whaley (+35 lbs); Sr. HighChuck Crawford (20+ lbs).

Junior High Top Lifters: Pictured left to right are Hunter Whittenburg, Will Kearby, Cooper Roberts, Payden Hamm, Luke Morton. Not pictured: James Whaley, C.J. Cnway and Austin Ferguson.

Most Improved BenchSkill: Jr. High-Luke Morton (+25 lbs); Sr. High-Hayden Flud and Jerrod Williams (+30 lbs).

Most Improved SquatLinemen: Jr. High-Payden Hamm (+85 lbs); Sr. HighKelvin Cohen (+65 lbs).

Most Improved SquatSkill: Jr. High-Cooper Roberts (+45 lbs); Sr. HighHayden Flud (+60 lbs) Most Improved CleanLinemen: Jr. High-James Whaley and Austin Ferguson (+40); Sr. High-Jed Reidhar (+20 lbs).

Most Improved CleanSkill: Jr. High-Luke Morton, C.J. Conway and Will

Kearby (+15 lbs); Sr. HighJerrod Williams (+15 lbs).

Others posting three- lift totals were: Senior HighGage Alston-735 Dillon Conway-515 Blayne Cook-435 Kyle Creppel-545 Garrett Goodman-395 Jeffery Harrell-595 Hunter Hill-470 Sloane Huddleston-525 Carlin Jones-415 Donald McCoy-665 Jacob Moody-540 Bryar Morden-270 David Norman-680 Ricky Parson-750 Berghan Taylor-575 Austin Weatherley-625 Jeremiah Williams-535

Spencer Wrigley-705 Ty York-425 Junior High Joseph Bailey-325 Nate Castleberry-400 Hunter Crawford-275 Cody Creppel-420 Gage Davis-205 Kale Dorman-455 Jarrett Hambrick-315 Kizen Holland-310 Eyan Holloway-310 Dakota Hutchinson-210 Caleb Jobe-480 Chandler Merrell-365 Jackson Morton-365 Brayden Pickrell-265 Hayden Sanchez-390 Cade Smith-320 Peyton Weatherley-250

Garrett Goodman attempts a clean Power lift as Blayne Cook spots during the Lift-a-Thon held at the High School weight room on Monday.

Just a little more: A cheering section gathers around Jeffery Harrell as he works hard to finish his Bench Press lift on Monday. Coach Drake Widener and spotter, Spencer Wrigley, cheering him on.

500 Pounds of Power: Kelvin Cohen successfully squats 500 pounds at the Lift-a-Thon on Monday, February 29. From left, Coach Drake Widener, Isaiah Williams, Austin Weatherley and Randy Flud spots for Kelvin.

Eyan Holloway, center, attempts his first Power Clean lift at the High School Weight Room on Monday, February 29 during the Lift-a-Thon as teammates look on

Easy lift: Sloane Huddleston makes his Bench Press lift look easy on Monday afternoon at the High School Weight Room.

Giving it all he’s got: Luke Morton prepares to lift from a squatting position in Monday’s Lift-a-Thon

Eagle Eye Archery Team headed to State Placed third at regional tournament

Headed for State Tournament: The Des Arc Elementary Eagle Eye Archery team placed Third at the Region Seven competition held at Maumelle High School on Saturday, February 27. The top three teams advanced to the State tournament in April at Hot Springs. Cooper Childers and Amber Norman placed Third and Fourth in overall Middle School shooters with a score of 263. Congratulations to Team Eagle Eye! The team will be raising funds at the cake walk during Family Fun Night Friday, March 11 at the Des Arc Elementary Cafetorium and are selling smoked chicken. Come out and support these kids!

Hayden Flud, center, gets one last chance to better his record. Ricky Parson, left and Austin Weatherley, right.

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Cache River Watershed-based Management Plan WATERSHED DESCRIPTION The Cache River in northeastern Arkansas is a tributary of the White River. Its largest tributary is Bayou DeView, which joins the Cache River just upstream of the White River. The Cache River originates in southern Missouri, entering Arkansas in Clay County. Bayou DeView originates on Crowley’s Ridge in Greene County. The Cache River watershed in Arkansas covers 1,956 square miles and includes portions of 12 counties: Clay, Craighead, Cross, Greene, Jackson, Lawrence, Monroe, Poinsett, Prairie, Randolph, St. Francis, and Woodruff. The watershed is primarily rural, with approximately 73% of the watershed used for agriculture, primarily crop production. Approximately 12% of the land in the watershed is classified as wetland, the majority of which is bottomland hardwoods located in the lower Cache River watershed. Approximately 8% of the land cover in the watershed is forest, the majority of which is located in the upper Cache River watershed on Crowley’s Ridge.

WATER RESOURCES The Cache River watershed includes over 3,300 miles of streams and ditches. Drainage upstream of Grubbs has been significantly altered from natural conditions. Several decades ago, almost all streams in this portion of the watershed were channelized, and an extensive network of drainage ditches developed.

Downstream of Grubbs, there has been less alteration, and some restoration, of the natural drainage. In the lower Cache River watershed, there are large areas of protected bottomland hardwood wetlands, including the Cache River National Wildlife Refuge and a number of State Wildlife Management Areas. The bottomland hardwood wetlands of the lower Cache River watershed have been designated as wetlands of international importance as habitat that supports migrating birds, primarily waterfowl. Because of the low elevation and relief of the watershed, flooding is common in those areas of the watershed not on Crowley’s Ridge.

DRAFT February 9, 2016 ii WATER QUALITY The Cache River and its tributaries have many designated uses set forth by the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission, including Aquatic Life Support, Primary and Secondary Contact Recreation,

and Domestic, Industrial, and Agricultural Water Supply. However, portions of the Cache River and its tributaries have been identified as not supporting one or more of these designated uses due to high levels of turbidity from sediment, minerals, lead, and/or copper.

Nonpoint sources have been identified as the primary sources of these pollutants in the Cache River watershed. These nonpoint sources include runoff from croplands, and erosion from: croplands, gullies and head cuts, land clearing on Crowley’s Ridge, streambanks, stream channels, and ditches.

NONPOINT SOURCE MANAGEMENT The Cache River watershed has been selected, using a risk matrix process, as a priority watershed for the 2017-2022 Arkansas Nonpoint Source Pollution Management Plan (NPS management plan). As an action item of the NPS management plan, this nine-element, watershed-based, nonpoint source pollution management plan was prepared for the Cache River watershed. This plan targets erosion and sediment management with the expectation that activities to reduce erosion and sediment will also reduce the other pollutants of concern in the watershed.

This plan is intended to address the entire Cache River watershed. Because of differences in the hydrology, water quality issues, and pollutant sources upstream of Grubbs (i.e., upper Cache River watershed) versus downstream of Grubbs (i.e., lower Cache River watershed) much of the information in the plan is presented separately for these two areas. This includes discussion of current and historical water quality and quantity data from the watershed, as well as recent research in the watershed. Past, existing, and currently planned nonpoint source pollution management and outreach activities are also summarized.

Several water quality studies have been conducted that rank or characterize sediment loads from the 12digit HUC subwatersheds of the Cache River. For this plan, the 12-digit HUC subwatersheds are ranked based on the number of studies that identify subwatersheds with impaired streams as having high sediment loads. Subwatersheds of the upper Cache River DRAFT February 9, 2016 watershed are ranked separately from the subwatersheds of the lower Cache River watershed. The rankings for this plan are illustrated on Figures ES.1 and

ES.2 (figures included at end of summary). The five subwatersheds (two from the upper Cache River watershed and three from the lower Cache River watershed) with impaired streams, that three or more studies identified as having high sediment load, and where a turbidity TMDL identified a need for TSS load reduction, are the focus of the implementation portion of the plan. Table ES.1 lists these subwatersheds along with the nonpoint sources to be targeted.

Through several watershed meetings, stakeholders from the upper and lower Cache River watersheds identified suites of nonpoint source pollution management practices that could be implemented in the recommended subwatersheds (Tables ES.2 and ES.3).

These practices, along with estimates of associated pollutant load reductions and relative costs for their implementation, are included in the plan. Examples of available sources of technical and funding assistance for implementation of management practices are also identified.

Watershed processes and systems are dynamic.

Therefore, an adaptive management approach is recommended for the Cache River watershed and outlined in this plan. As part of this approach, continued water quality and biological monitoring is recommended so that progress toward the vision and goals for the Cache River watershed can be tracked. As goals and objectives are accomplished, or resources change, this plan may be modified accordingly.A stakeholder raised the concern that filter strips and/or field borders may slow down field drainage.

Channel and ditch maintenance Drainage ditches can become overgrown within two years to the point that flooding increases. Grubbing the Cache and DeView main channels to remove logs and debris would improve drainage. It was suggested that this effort begin at the mouth of the rivers and proceed upstream, to reduce negative effects of the work.

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Hazen High School Quiz Team places second in state competition The Hazen Junior High Quiz Bowl team competed in the State Junior High Finals tournament at Mayflower on February 20, 2016. Hazen received 2nd place. Hazen also had the MVP of the State tournament. The MVP was Ross Harper. Ross was also placed on the All Tournament Team. Team members competing at state were: (l to r) Coach-Tammie Lee, Eddie Ross, Jackson Shelman, Drake Jones, Angela Hoover, Ross Harper, Kaylyn Cannon, Carter Mealler, Jocelyn Romero-Dawson, and Gunnar Lott.

Visiting at the Polls on Election Day, March 1, 2016 (Photos by Harvey Joe Sanner)

Four happy voters in Ward III at Hazen

Lower Hill City, Lower Hill County and Upper Hill Voting Precinct From Front: Mary Watson, Sadie Foster, Jeffen Roddy and David Rogers with an unnamed Voter and One Before You Know It Voter.

Des Arc Voting Precinct at Northside Community Building. l-r: Kathleen Richards, Janet Turnage and Marilyn Highfill - Jerry Palsa was camera shy.

Hazen Ward II Voting Precinct at Farm Bureau Standing are: Sue Grady, Sharron Stallings, Curtis Adams,

Hazen Ward I Voting Precinct in the Courtroom, Fr left: Omega Miller, Nell Pich, Nina King and Cindy Hill

Hazen Country Voting Precinct at the Hazen Community Center Hazen Country Voting Precinct in the Courtroom From Left: Mary Price, Dellin Gray, Sara Perry and Shirley Petter

From Left: Cassandra Penn, Robert Curlett, Dorthy Owens, Marilyn Sims, Sue Livesay and Richard Cagle.

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District Cour t Hearings The following cases were heard before District Judge Robert Abney in District Court Hearings held in the courtroom at Des Arc City Hall on Monday, February 29, 2016: City Cases Aaron D. Robinson, Des Arc, charged with Contempt of Court/Failure to Complete Community Service x2 and Failure to Appear on a Written Summons x2. Contempt of Court sentenced to 9 1/2 days Community Service with Credit for Five Served.

Failure to Appear sentenced to Ten Days Prairie County Jail. One Failure to Appear and One Contempt of Court charge merged with other charges.

Ladarius Spencer, Des Arc, charged with No DrivNo Proof er License.

Shown. Must Take Driver Test.

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

Issue Warrant.

Douglas L. Caruthers, Des Arc, charged with Failure to Pay. Continued to March 28, 2016.

Louis Polk, Brinkley, charged with Criminal Mischief Docket Entry.

Ortavious Desmen Dunlap, Des Arc, charged with Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver License.

Failed to Appear. Issue Warrant.

Telicia Williams, Sher-

wood, charged with Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver License.

Guilty. Sentenced to Fine and Cost of $285.00.

Jesmine L. Pickens, Searcy, charged with Exceeding Posted Speed 77 MPH/55 Zone. Failed to Appear. Issue Letter.

Deshun Christopher Larkin, Hazen, charged with Failure to Pay. Bond Forfeited.

Kevin W. Garrett, Cabot, charged with Contempt of Court/Failure to Complete Community Service.

Guilty. Sentenced to 15 Days Prairie County Jail.

Lashaun Jamel Jones, Hazen, charged with Failure to Pay. Failed to Appear. Issue Letter.

Kayla Marie States, Des Arc, charged with Contempt of Court/Failure to Community Complete Service. Defendant Appeared for Work. Case Review March 7, 2016.

State Cases Jennifer M. Mitchell, Lonoke, charged with Failure to Appear on a Written Summons. Time Pay Review. Failed to Pay. Issue Letter.

Dshawn Nathan Harris, North Little Rock, charged with Failure to Maintain Control, Refuse to Submit to Chemical Test, Failure to Appear on a Written Sumons x2, Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver License and DWI-First.

Failed to Appear. Issue Warrant.

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Anthony S. Sanner, Des Arc, charged with Failure to Pay. Time Pay Review.

Failed to Pay. Issue Warrant.

Calandra Caldwell, Des Arc, charged with Exceeding Posted Speed 76 MPH/55 Zone. Failed to Appear. Issue Warrant.

Douglas L. Caruthers, Des Arc, charged with No Liability Insurance, No Seat Belt, Exceeding Posted Speed 67 MPH/55 Zone, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Hearing set for March 28, 2016.

James Houghtlen Jr., Beebe, charged with No Liability Insurance. Exceeding Posted Speed 74 MPH/55 Zone and DWIFirst. Continued to March 14, 2016.

Landon DeVore, Des Arc, charged with Exceeding Posted Speed 70 MPH/55 Zone. Bond Forfeited.

Kevin W. Garrett, Cabot, charged with Failure to Pay. Guilty. Sentenced to Five Days Prairie County Jail.

Leon Demarz Holder, Clarendon, charged with Failure to Pay. Continued to March 14, 2016.

Chris Cawthorn, Des Arc, charged with Theft of Property. Charges dropped

by Affiant.

Robert E. Cawthorn, Des Arc, charged with Theft of Property and Theft by Deception-Class A Misdemeanor. Charges dropped

by Affiant.

Prairie County Jail Count The following inmates are currently incarcerated in the Prairie County Jail at Des Arc, according to Sheriff Gary Burnett, as of Tues., March 1, 2016:: Hood, Paul Anthony, 42, charged with Rape and Sexual Assault. Intake date November 8, 2015.

Dulany, Malary L., 31, charged with Attempted Capital Murder, Kidnapping and Terroristic Threatening Intake date Dec. 19, 2015.

Shearer, Megan Leann, 26, Hold for Another Department. Intake date January 14, 2016.

Monroe, Traci, 23, charged with Failure to Appear. Intake date January 23, 2016.

Humbert, Lawrence James, 34, charged with Battery-Second Degree and Assault-Third Degree. Intake date January 21, 2016.

Drones, Cornell, James, 34, charged with Failure to Appear. Intake date February 1, 2016.

Metcalf, Nicoe Jerel, 27, charged with Failure to Appear. Intake date January 30, 2016.

Winkowski, Jeremy Joseph, 47, charged with Probation Violation. Intake date February 5, 2016.

Wardwell, Eddie, 41, charged with Parole Violation, Commercial Burglary x2, Residential Burglary,

Breaking or Entering, Habitual Offender and Theft of Property. Intake date February 3, 2016.

Washington, Earl, 47, charged with Criminal Mischief. Intake date December 28, 2015.

Robinson, Tracy Leighann, 26, Theft of Property x2. Intake date February 3, 2016.

Underwood, Cindy Denise, 51, Commitment. Intake date January 5, 2016.

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

McIntosh, Kristopher J., 27, charged with Failure to Appear and Failure to Pay Fine and Cost. Intake date February 11, 2016.

Teer, Larry Dee, 48, charged with Failure to Pay Fine and Cost. Intake date February 14, 2016.

Dearen, Angie M., 32, charged with Failure to Appear. Intake date February 19, 2016.

Gustin, Gary Donavan, 47, charged with Violation of Arkansas Hot Check Law x3.

Intake date February 17, 2016.

Reaves, Ethan Duran, 24, charged with Failure to Stop and Failure to Appear. Intake date February 21, 2016.

Stewart, Derrick R., 31, Commitment. Intake date February 16, 2016.

Pruitt, Leslie, 24, charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Controlled Substance-Felony and Endangering the Welfare of a Minor-First. Intake date February 18, 2016.

Sanders, Teddy Ray, 40, charged with Delivery/Manufacture of Cocaine. Intake date January 8, 2016.

Oliver, Gregory, 48, charged with Failure to Pay Fine and Cost. Intake date February 12, 2016.

Wiley, Issic Gregory, 47, Commitment. Intake date January 27, 2016.

Baxter, Billie D., 73, Commitment. Intake date March 1, 2016.

Jones, Alandis Jerrell, 26, Intake date February 25, 2016.

Allen, Wallace, 69, Commitment. Intake date February 24, 2016.

Garrett, Kevin W., 40, Commitment. Intake date February 24, 2016.

Mapson, Mitchell, 33, Commitment. Intake date February 24, 2016.

Millbrooks, Jerry Jermaine, 25, charged with Failure to Appear. Intake date February 27, 2016.

Perry, Christopher G., 28, Commitment. Intake date February 27, 2016.

Robinson, Aaron, 53, Commitment. Intake date February 25, 2016.

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The following information was obtained from the records in the Prairie County Courthouse in Des Arc and DeValls Bluff on Tuesday, March 1, 2016:

Land Transfers Warranty Deed Donald McDonald and Michele Calhoun, Grantors, hand paid by Donald McDonald and Michele Calhoun, Grantees, the following desribed lands situated in the Northern District of Prairie County: W 1/2 of Lot 32 and the

East 57 1/2 feet of Lot 34, Hamsit Heights Addition, City of Des Arc. Warranty Deed Jackson County Farms, LLC, A Deleware Limited Liability Company, Grantor, hand paid by Hickory Plain Delta Farm, LLC, an Arkansas Limited Company, Liability Grantee, the real property situated in Prairie County, State of Arkansas: Tract One: A part of Sections 18, 19, and 20 T5N, R6W and a part of Sections 13, 14, 15, 22, 23, 24, 25,

and 26 of T5N, R7W containing 3,020.88 acres, more or less.

LESS AND EXCEPT from above described Tract One a part of the NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 20, T5N, R6W containing 0.73 acres, more or less.

Tract Two: Part of the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 15, T5N, R7W .

Tract Three: Part of the S 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of Section 13, T5N, R7W. Tract Four: Part of the SE 1/4 of Section 18, T5N, R6W.

Rice Leadership Development 2014-16 Class participates in conference for sponsoring the leadership program and providing the opportunity for program participants to broaden their leadership skills.

The Rice Leadership Development Program gives young men and women a comprehensive understanding of the U.S. rice industry, with an emphasis on personal development and communication training. During a two-year period, class members attend four oneweek sessions that are designed to strengthen their leadership skills. The leadership program is sponsored by John Deere Company, RiceTec Inc. and American Commodity Company through The Rice Foundation and managed by the USA Rice Federation.

WASHINGTON, DC -The Rice Leadership Development Program's graduating class of 2014-2016 took part in the USA Rice Federation's Government Affairs Conference, February 22-25, meeting with government, regulatory, and rice industry officials.

Five rice producers and two industry representatives are in the graduating class: Derek Haigwood, Newport, AR; Jeremy Jones, England, AR; Jon Munger, Yuba City, CA; Will Reneau, Beaumont, TX; Clay Schaefer, Hunter, AR; Jonathan Hobbs, Russell Marine Group, Jefferson, LA; and A.J. Sabine, Louisiana Farm Bureau, Baton Rouge, LA. While in Washington, the class met with U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) agencies for updates on domestic programs and trade policy is-

sues, attended Senate and House Agriculture Committee briefings, and met with officials at the Office of Global Analysis where they learned how USDA utilizes satellite images to determine crop conditions around the world.

The group's itinerary also included a meeting with officials at the Cuban Embassy to discuss the potential for rice trade between the two countries.

The leadership class graduated during a special ceremony at the conference's general session on February 23, with Rice Chairman Foundation Todd Burich and USA Rice Chairman Dow Brantley taking part.

Jonathan Hobbs served as class spokesperson. He thanked John Deere Company, RiceTec, Inc., and American Commodity Company

Pulaski County Voters reject higher taxes at the polls

Ag Hall of Fame inducting six honorees

Americans for Prosperity – Arkansas issued the following statement Tuesday evening after voters in Pulaski County soundly rejected the $18 million proposed sales tax hike for Rock Region Metro.

“The voters of Pulaski County sent an overwhelming message that they are taxed enough already,” said AFP-Arkansas State Director David Ray. “Instead of doubling the budget for public transit, voters want to keep taxes low and focus on the core functions of government like roads, education, and public safety.

AFP-Arkansas sought to alert voters to this impending tax increase through a strong grassroots effort that engaged volunteers and citizen activists from all across Pulaski County. As part of that effort, AFP Arkansas knocked on nearly 5,000 doors and made over 39,000 live phone calls to alert taxpayers to the March 1st vote.

For further information please contact David Ray, dray@afphq.org or 501.351.1712

The 28th 28th Annual Induction Luncheon for Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame inductees will be held Friday, March 4, at the Embassy Suites Hotel, Ambassador Ballroom, in Little Rock.

Six honorees will be inducted for their contributions to the state’s largest industry.

Inductees are: The late W. H. “Bill”

Caldwell, Rose Bud The late Hank Chamberlin, Monticello Gary C. George, Springdale David Hillman, Almyra Bobby Huey, Newport John Frank Pendergrass, Charleston The luncheon begins at 11:30 a. m. with the induction program following at approximately 12:15 p. m.

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In the Circuit Court of the Northern District of Prairie County, Arkansas

Now Is the Time to Buy!!

Susanne Bell and the Estate of Jerry L. Bell...............Petitioners Susanne Bell, Administratrix vs 59N CV-15-27 Heirs of Joseph L.Rascoe, Heirs of Martha Rascoe: Respondents

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Heirs of Willie Rascoe, Heirs of Frances Outillye Scott Schiltz; Heirs of Ruth Whyte Manning; Heirs of Willie Rebecca Rascoe, Ora Marion Scott Love; Ray Mack, Jr., Mary S. Gray Spence, ; Marilyn Jean Rascoe; Leslie Rascoe Shelton; Erin Rascoe; Judy Rascoe Davis; And All Persons having an Interest in the Following Described Real Property Located in the Northern District of Prairie County, Arkansas, To-Wit: The West 3/4 of the NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of § 2, T4N-R7W: the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of § 3, T4N-R7W, SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of § 3 T4N-R7W, Fractional Part of the NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of § 10, T4N-R7W

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2 Bdr. 1 Ba, Remodeled, Storm Shelter, 108 Whippoorwill.................. $44,000.

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LIST WITH US - FOR SURE SALE!

Comes the Circuit Clerk of Prairie County, and gives notice that a Complaint to Quiet Title was filed in the Court on the 14 day of October 2015, in which the Plaintiffs, Susanne Bell and the Estate of Jerry L. Bell, Susanne Bell, Administratrix, were seeking to quiet title in property described as follows, to-wit: W3/4 of the NW1/4 of the SW1/4 of §2, T4N-R7W, containing 30.00 Acres More or Less; NE1/4 of the SE1/4 of §3, T4N-R7W, Containing 40 Acres, More or Less; SW1/4 of the SE1/4 of §3, T4N-R7W, Containing 40 Acres more or Less; the Fractional Part of the NW1/4 of the NE 1/4 of §10, T4N-R7W, Containing 6.5 Acres more or Less.

All Persons claiming any interest in the land or a lien thereof 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 8 day of January 2015.

Vanessa Peters by Rhonda Cheshier, D.C. SEAL COUNTY CLERK PRAIRIE COUNTY, ARKANSAS 3/3/4c

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

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OFFICE BLDG. 102 Hamilton Des Arc, AR For Lease

ACCEPTING BIDS City of Des Arc is accepting bids for Mowing Riverfront Park Area.

Copy of contract can be picked up at City Hall showing area to be mowed and maintained.

Sealed bids should be sent to Mayor’s Office, P.O. Box 389, Des Arc, AR 72040 or brought by City Hall, 107 So. Third St. Bids must be received by noon, March 15, 2016. Bids will be opened at the regular council meeting on March 15, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.

For more information, please contact Jerry Greenwood at 870256-5408.

City of Des Arc reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

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ACCEPTING BIDS City of Des Arc is accepting bids for Mowing Services Bid will be for mowing around water towers, sewer pumps and booster station at four-mile corner.

Copy of contract can be picked up at City Hall, with description of each location.

Sealed bids should be sent to Mayor’s Office, P.O. Box 389, Des Arc, AR 72040 or brought by City Hall, 107 So. Third St. Bids must be received by noon, March 15, 2016. Bids will be opened at the regular council meeting on March 15, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.

For more information, please contact Jerry Greenwood at 870256-5408.

City of Des Arc reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

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ACCEPTING BIDS City of Des Arc is accepting bids for Cleaning and Maintenance of the Park Restrooms and Playground area at Riverfront Park.

Copy of contract can be picked up at City Hall.

Sealed bids should be sent to Mayor’s Office, P.O. Box 389, Des Arc, AR 72040 or brought by City Hall, 107 So. Third St. Bids must be received by noon, March 15, 2016. Bids will be opened at the regular council meeting on March 15, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.

For more information, please contact Jerry Greenwood at 870256-5408.

City of Des Arc reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

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In the Circuit Court of Prairie County, Arkansas NORTHERN DISTRICT CIVIL DIVISION Newberry Investments, LLC..............................................Plaintiff vs No. 59NCV-15-39 Anthony Patterson, Sr. and Amanda Patterson...........Defendants WARNING ORDER Anthony Patterson, Sr. and Amanda Patterson are hereby warned to appear in this Court within thirty days and answer the complaint of Newberry Investments, LLC and upon failure of Anthony Patterson, Sr and Amanda Patterson to do so, the complaint filed herein will be deemed to be admitted. A hearing will be held on the complaint in unlawful detainer before the Civil Division of the Circuit Court of Prairie County, Arkansas, in Des Arc, Arkansas, on the 6th day of April, 2016, at 10:00 a.m.

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ELECTION Continued from Page 1

Sue Roe, the incumbent, won over Judy Hnson.

On the national level, former First Lady in Arkansas, Hillary Clinton was the winner among the Democratic candidates for presidential nominee, with 53 per cent of the total vote while the state chose Republican Ted Cruz.

According to the Prairie County Election Commissioners, elections are over until November when some local candidates will be facing another challenger.

It has been confirmed that Hickman will face Republican Bruce Sutton in November along with Republican Cheshier who will be opposed by Gaylon Hale, deputy clerk at DeValls Bluff, a Democrat. Deputy Hale had no opposition in the primary. Tamara Dabney of Hazen, successful in her bid for the treasurer’s office, will be opposed by Donna McIntosh of Des Arc in November unless plans change, according to information from the Election Commission.

There will also be three Justice of the Peace races in the General Election, according to one election commissioner.

Prairie County’s vote count was 2402 in Tuesday’s election with some 600 early voters. You can see the numbers and how the vote went by looking at the vote charts on Page 1 and Page 12 in this issue.

In statewide races, Donald Trump won in the Republican Primary on Tuesday while Hillary Clinton easily won the Democrat votes for the second time in eight years.

Ted Cruz was second in Arkansas, behind Trump and ahead of Rubio who was third.

Community Calendar

by Chris Weems Thurs., Mar. 10, 6 pmGFWC Elsie McCain Club Murry’s Restaurant,Hazen Thurs., Mar. 10, 7:30 pm Hazen Masonic Lodge Lodge Hall Mon. Mar. 14, 6:15 pm Hazen Chapter OES Hazen Lodge Hall Tues., Mar 14, 6 pm PC Master Gardeners BancorpSouth-Hazen

Obituaries Pgs. 3 & 9

Reah Bracewell, 82, Stuttgart Gerald Decker, 88, Stuttgart Barbara Didley, 63, Stuttgart Vickie Fortner, 60, Stuttgart Keith Glover, 65, Austin Jack Harkey, 85, Stuttgart Shantay Mitchell, Stuttgart Lucille Moritz, 92, Stuttgart Joyce Mross, 62, Little Rock Joy Rush, 63, Stuttgart Lucille Sherman, 81, Stuttgart Zada Simpson, 96, DeWitt Barbara Stith, 48, Cotton Plant

ELECTION NIGHT IN THE COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE: Tracy Caviness, seated, tabulates votes with assistance from Deputy Clerk Janell Taylor. Candidates watching the votes as they arrive at the courthouse in Des Arc after Tuesday’s election are candidates, Phillip Mapps, standing, Donna McIntosh (back to camers) and Rhonda Cheshier. Mapps and Cheshier were on the ballot for county clerk; McIntosh, for treasurer. Caviness, a Brown Grove resident, has been the primary tabulator for Prairie County elections for a number of years. In years past, the clerk’s office and the courthouse halls were overflowing with those waiting for the outcome of the election.

ELECTION DAY March 1, 2016 The March 1st. 2016 Primary Election is Over, Thank Goodness!

March 2nd 2016 The fears and dread of an ice storm on this Election Day was just a waste of good worrying. The day started with thunder and rain showers that damped voter turnout but as the day progressed, sunshine and moderate temperatures brought the turnout numbers to a more respectable level. Prairie County voters numbered twenty-four hundred and two (2402) who cast ballots with almost six hundred (600) of those being Early Voters.

I’ll leave the outcome of the races up to the reporters and any official announcements to the Prairie County Election Commission Chair, Rita Dobson. As an individual and one member of the Commission I wanted to say thank you to all the people who worked hard to ensure that the citizens of Prairie County were able to participate in an election process that was fair, honest, convenient and focused on the utmost integrity. The courthouse officials here and in DeValls Bluff and our boots on the ground poll workers deserve our thanks.

I doubt that any election is completely flawless but we strive to limit any disruption to the bare minimum of inconvenience to voters and from what I observed from traveling to several polling sites, we were successful.

In the Sand Hill Community, where Calhoun Township votes, a power failure occurred when an unpatriotic tree limb decided to fall on lines East of Little Dixie that caused heartburn and anxiety to run pretty high. But that aggravation was short lived because the very neighborly Johnny Reidhar delivered a portable generator post-haste that kept the election on track until Woodruff Electric linemen located the rotten limb.

With a team of trouble-shooters moving about the county, we were able to correct the very few minor problems fairly quickly. We had very few voters that were required to vote a paper or provisional ballot in this election and that is a welcome occurrence.

For me personally, it’s a pleasure to be able to serve on the Election Commission and I’m grateful for the opportunity it provides me to meet some wonderful people who care about this place enough to participate in the election process.

Thanks to everyone who contributes in any way to protect what I think is the key, heart and soul of our great democratic system; the right to cast your ballot as an American is surely a treasure that should never be taken for granted.

Sincerel,y Harvey Joe Sanner.

Prairie County Election Commissioner

IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN!

Sand Hill Volunteer fire dept.’S annual

FISH FRY Saturday, March 5 Serving Starts at 5:00 pm

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CARRYOUTS AVAILABLE LIVE AUCTION

AUCTION WILL INCLUDE DUCK CALLS, DESSERTS, AND MUCH, MUCH MORE! Highway 38 East of Des Arc

Farm Family Committee Meeting The committee to select the 2016 Farm Family of the Year, will meet March 7 in the FSA office in Hazen, advises County Extension Office Chairman Brent Griffin.

Announcement is expected next week, according to Griffin.

Clinton, Trump claim big Super Tuesday victories in Arkansas Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton captured a victory in Arkansas' Democratic presidential primary Tuesday, according to the Associated Press while Donald Trump was the winner in the Republican Primary in Arkansas. However, in Prairie County, the majority vote went to Cruz.

Community Easter Egg

Hunt

Saturday, March 12 11:30 am - 2:00 pm For Ages 1-12 Years Behind Des Arc Nursing & Rehab For Ages 1-3 Years Hunt By Gospel Mission Church For Ages 4-12 Years Hunt at Patterson’s Field A plane from Bell’s Flying Service Will Drop around 3000 Eggs at 1:00 p.m.

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