White river journal, nov 5, 2015

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ACTIVITIES CALENDAR THURS., NOV. 5, 7 PM Senior Eagles at Clarendon FRI., NOV. 6, 4:30 PM Green & White Alumni Basketball

SAT., NOV. 7, 10 AM Miss Merry Christmas Pageant - Methodist Church Christian Life Center SAT., NOV. 7, 10-3 Gourd Workshop Museum in Des Arc SAT., NOV. 7, 12-1:30 PM Lunch at Riverfront Park fundraiser for those in need SUN., NOV. 8, 11:30 AM-1 PM SOUPer Sunday at Dondies Fundraiser to send two DAHS students to Belize WED., NOV. 11 Veterans Day Federal Holiday SATS., NOV. 14, 21, 7 AM Cross Roads Deer Breakfast SAT., NOV. 14, 9 TO 2 Arnold Foundation Hosting”Secret Church” DeValls Bluff Center MON., NOV. 16, 6 PM Financial Aid Night Des Arc High School SAT., NOV. 28, 6 PM DAHS Alumni Association Meeting/Banquet Des Arc Elementary

Obituaries Pg . 3

Mary Atkinson, 88, N. L. Rock Brenda Autry, 62, Carlisle Maxine Booker, 86, Clarendon Jerry Dobson, 69, Humphrey Joyce Fason, 66, Beebe Dorothy Kocourek, 89, Hazen James McKowan, 71, D.V. Bluff Goldena Ogawa, 81, Butlerville Margie Stracener, 80, N. L. Rock Vernon Wills, 98, Hot Springs Stephen Wright, 27, Stuttgart

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Miss Merry Christmas Pageant Saturday The date has been set for the annual Miss Merry Christmas pageant and there is still time for entry, according to Lana Smith, spokesman for the Des Arc Chamber of Commerce, sponsor.

The pageant will be held this Saturday, November 7, starting at 10 a. m. in the Christian Life Center at the First United Methodist Church.

This event is open to girls, ages from 0 to 21 years.

Entry fee is $30, beauty; $20, photogenic; $45 for both categories. Smith advised there is a sibling discount available.

Entry time will end at 8 a. m. Saturday morning, two hours prior to the stage presentation of participants.

Accident on Highway 11: On Wednesday morning around 7:30 a. m., this semi-truck loaded with meal was traveling north along Highway 11 when it overturned just north of Skarda Road. The driver, Michael Keith, sustained a cut on his arm but did not seek medical attention. The truck belonged to Calhoun Farms.

The cause of the accident was not immediately determined. However, soft shoulders on the highway from recent rains could have caused a rig this large to overturn. Very little of the cargo was lost.

Phillip Mapps enters race for County Clerk Phillip Mapps, a lifelong resident of the Des Arc area and business partner in local businesses, has filed as a candidate for the office of Prairie County Clerk.

Mapps grew up in the McClelland area where his father, the late Charles Mapps, was associated with the Wyatt Matkin farm at Peach Orchard Bluff. He is a 1959 graduate of Augusta High School.

Mapps became a Des Arc resident when he married Glenda McDonald here on December 15, 1972.

While being employed as a technician with the phone company for 35 years, he served as a city alderman for 10 years and city recorder/treasurer 12 years.

After retiring from the phone company in 2007, he became a full-time partner with his son, Stephen, in local businesses including the Sno-White Dairy Bar for 15 years and more recent, the West End Grocery which they sold a year ago to City Market.

Along with this, Mapps has 23 years experience in tax service as a preparer and consultant.

In his spare time, some

30 years ago, Mapps found time to organize and direct Des Arc’s Steamboat Days event each year for 15 plus years.

Phillip and Glenda have one son, Stephen. Stephen and wife, Tonya, have a son, Trevor, a 2014 graduate of Des Arc High School and now a student a ASU, Jonesboro, and daughter, Lauren, 11th grader, at Des Arc High School. They all attend the Assembly of God Church in Searcy, “because of the youth activities,” Philip said.

Phillip said, “I feel qualified for the position of county clerk and will appreciate your support.”

Tammy Forrester Dabney of Hazen, advised this week that she would not seek the office of Prairie County Clerk, but instead will file for the office of Prairie County Treasurer.

Dabney explained that after much thought and prayer, she made the decision though originally her intention was to file for the Circuit/County Clerk’s office. She said, “It was my understanding that my good friend, Gaylon Hale, was not seeking the office.

After Gaylon filed this week, I reconsidered my decision.

Gaylon has worked in the office a long time and I wish her well in her campaign.”

“The experience I have had in my 12-year county government career and business degree will serve me and the people well in the treasurer’s office.”

Treasurer Judy Burnett retiring after 33 years in county government County Treasurer, Judy Burnett of Des Arc is announcing her retirement.

Burnett will not be filing for re-election this week and will retire at the end of this term, December 31, 2016.

Burnett has served Prairie County for 33 years.

21 years as County Treasurer and 12 years as a deputy in the treasurer’s office and tax office.

Burnett and husband, Doyle, live in Des Arc and have one son, Darren Burnett. Doyle and Darren farm in the Des Arc area.

They have one granddaughter, Macy Burnett, a senior at Des Arc High School.

“It has been a wonderful experience.

I feel so

blessed to have been able to serve as county treasurer these past 21 years. It is hard to believe it has been that long! Thank you to the late Dale Madden for hiring me as a deputy tax collector in 1983, which got me started in county government. I know there is a lot I will miss, but I’m ready to just be home for a while.

Thank you for your trust and support.”

During Burnett’s term, there have been two deputy treasurers, Pam Prichard and Becky Johnson. Prichard retired 2014.

Johnson is currently deputy treasurer and is a candidate for the office in the upcoming election.

Gaylon Hale announces candidacy for Prairie Circuit/County Clerk

Phillip Mapps

School Board unanimously approve four items at meeting Five items were discussed and four approved at the regular meeting of the Des Arc School Board at its meeting Monday night.

Among the items discussed were: To approve the continuation in the Arkansas Public School Unemployment Compensation Program.

Continue the school’s contract with architect company W.E.&R. for schematic design as proposed by W.E.&R. Discussion concerning the school property adjoin-

Dabney switches candidacy to county treasurer

ing the cemetery. No action was taken.

Send a proposal for an extra pay provision for space camp sponsors to the Personnel Policy Committee for discussion.

Purchase of an air conditioning unit for the elementary school cafeteria.

All the board members were present along with guests, Dena Rooks, Josh Kessler, Joey York, Liz Hampton, Robbie Weaver.

Gaylon Hale, daughter of Stanley and Becky Young, and wife of Raymie Hale, mother to one granddaughter Zoe, who is in the sixth grade at Hazen Elementary.

She said, “I am proud to announce my candidacy for the office of Prairie Circuit/County Clerk.

“I have been employed with the clerk’s office for 16 years. In October 1999, County Clerk Karan Skarda hired me as Deputy Clerk in the Southern District office.

“During my time in the Clerk’s office, I have worked with two deputy clerks, Alta Oliver for four years, Annette Felts for eight years. During this time I also had the opportunity to work with Mr.

Austin Moody and Tony Crye, who taught me about the legal land descriptions.

The local attorneys have also been a big help.

“In 2007, under ClerkJanell Taylor,, I received the Employee of the Year award and became the chief deputy in the Southern District. I also workws with Mary Hopson assistant deputy clerk. I was also Chief Deputy for Sharon Brown and Janell Taylor.

“The clerk’s office is now in the process of updating to a new contexte system which puts the court information in live. I have also worked on the election machines, in the election process, and on the redistricting of the county. This office has a lot of responsibilities and I feel I am qual-

To All Who Aspire to Seek Election to County Office, Filing Date Ends at 12 Noon - Monday, Nov. 9

ified to fulfill these duties.

“I have enjoyed the time I have had in the clerk’s office and am looking forward to representing the county. I will be out trying to reach as many of you as possible before the election.

Gaylon Hale

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

“Debates” Former governor Mike Huckabee, proclaiming that he was the only contender to “own property” in Arkansas, returned on Monday to formally enter the presidential primary in the state where, until recently, he was trying to sell that property. The splendid home in North Little Rock, acquired at the close of his tenure, was, at least while on the market, evidently considered superfluous, and somewhat less splendid (by about $2.4 million) than his beachfront in Florida, where Huckabee lives when not campaigning. Presumably it is the domicile to which he will return within months. Whether Jeb Bush and Marco Rubio will repair to Florida, where they both also own property, remains to be seen. One of them will, certainly; perhaps both. But Huckabee will get there first.

It is Bush and Rubio who are competing against one another, as favorite sons, for sunny Florida’s convention delegates; on the larger stage it is Bush and Rubio (in alphabetical order, as opposed to their rankings in the polls) who are struggling against Ben Carson and Donald Trump (also in alphabetical order, and in keeping with their standing in the polls) for a place, any place, in the sun. Huckabee, with comparatively no money and his message paling against the newer, tastier evangelical delight, is struggling simply to compete for debate time. Every survey shows him at maybe five percent and his candidacy as lifeless as a pompano stranded on a Panama City beach. As the networks and the Republican National Committee rethink the debates to come, Huckabee may well find himself relegated to the “undercard,” the off-off-off-Broadway B-team production with a C-list cast featuring Rick Santorum, George Pataki, Bobby Jindal and Lindsey Graham. The 2015 company of Not (or Never) Ready for Prime Time Players. Not the best venue for a breakout performance.

The problem for the Republican hierarchy, the creaking and increasingly desperate wing customarily regarded as the party’s establishment, is that the breakout performances in the debates thus far have made matinee idols not of its preferred nominees but the former understudies: the anti-candidates, the renegades, the outliers. The last GOP debate had barely begun when Reince Priebus, the Republican national chairman, was furiously berating the CNBC producers for one or another supposed infraction -biased reporters and moderator, insolent questions, improper staging, and so forth. And demanding changes.

The changes in format and presentation that Priebus -- and the candidates – are demanding are not likely to be agreed to by the networks, not to any significant extent; editorial control is properly theirs.

And both sides know that most of the complaints consist of nothing more than the usual “working the refs.” Could anything be more laughable than the candidates’ protests that the questioners were attempting to “divide” them when they’ve spent months gnawing, snarling and demeaning one another?

Yes, some of the questions seemed impudent, unprofessionally phrased, calculated less to elicit and engage than to entertain -- and thus rather too much like the rhetoric of the candidates themselves, who found the evening other than entertaining. Still, it’s impossible to take very seriously the howls of candidates who vow to stand up to the likes of ISIS, al-Qaeda, Bashar al-Assad and Xi Jinping. “[I]t turns out they can't handle a bunch of CNBC moderators!”

President Obama promptly joked, gleefully accepting the Republicans’ invitation to ridicule.

Huckabee? He grumped that the debate was “very frustrating.” Clearly it was. But the debate, the most recent as well as the previous two, are not the core source of Huckabee’s frustration, nor Bush’s nor Rubio’s nor Carly Fiorina’s.

Nor Priebus’s. Even as he was scolding CNBC and threatening to cancel debates on the other networks, one suspects his deeper concern was a November 2016 flop in dress rehearsal. The latest polls offer Priebus and the Old Guard GOP establishment he represents absolutely no solace. Forget arch-conservative Iowa, the first state to choose delegates; slightly more than half of self-identified Republican voters nationwide say their first choice is either Carson or Donald Trump, candidates given no chance, none, when the tryout reaches Broadway. Complaints about the “mainstream media” always set conservative primary audiences ablaze but go only so far with a mainstream audience. Priebus, who loves his party and wants it to win, has for years urged it to adopt a friendlier, more centrist position. But he, and the more centrist candidates, are captive to a script they did not write.

In the meantime Hillary Clinton’s acceptability numbers are increasing (even as her negatives remain disturbingly high) and with every passing hour she moves nearer to the Democratic nomination.

The Republican Freedom Caucus is threatening a government shutdown over Planned Parenthood funding and other issues. A revolt against the networks by the GOP presidential aspirants apparently has collapsed. And their next debate is November 10.

Huckabee, not alone in frustration, will be there.

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History of Veterans Day World War I – known at the time as “The Great War” - officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France. However, fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. For that reason, November 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of “the war to end all wars.”

In November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words: "To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations…"

The original concept for the celebration was for a day observed with parades and public meetings and a brief suspension of business beginning at 11:00 a.m.

The United States Congress officially recognized the end of World War I when it passed a concurrent resolution on June 4, 1926, with these words: Whereas the 11th of November 1918, marked the cessation of the most destructive, sanguinary, and far reaching war in human annals and the resumption by the people of the United States of peaceful relations with other nations, which we hope may never again be severed, and Whereas it is fitting that the recurring anniversary of this date should be commemorated with thanksgiving and prayer and exercises designed to perpetuate peace through good will and mutual understanding between nations; and Whereas the legislatures of twenty-seven of our States have already declared November 11 to be a legal holiday: Therefore be it Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), that the President of the United States is requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on November 11 and inviting the people of the United States to observe the day in schools and churches, or other suitable places, with appropriate ceremonies of friendly relations with all other peoples.

An Act (52 Stat. 351; 5 U. S. Code, Sec. 87a) approved May 13, 1938, made the 11th of November in each year a legal holiday—a day to be dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be thereafter celebrated and known as "Armistice Day." Armistice Day was primarily a day set aside to honor veterans of World War I, but in 1954, after World War II had required the greatest mobilization of soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen in the Nation’s history; after American forces had fought aggression in Korea, the 83rd Congress, at the urging of the veterans service organizations, amended the Act of 1938 by striking out the word "Armistice" and inserting in its place the word "Veterans." With the approval of this legislation (Public Law

380) on June 1, 1954, November11th became a day to honor American veterans of all wars.

Later that same year, on October 8th, President Dwight D. Eisenhower issued the first "Veterans Day Proclamation" which stated: "In order to insure proper and widespread observance of this anniversary, all veterans, all veterans' organizations, and the entire citizenry will wish to join hands in the common purpose. Toward this end, I am designating the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs as Chairman of a Veterans Day National Committee, which shall include such other persons as the Chairman may select, and which will coordinate at the national level necessary planning for the observance. I am also requesting the heads of all departments and agencies of the Executive branch of the Government to assist the National Committee in every way possible."

President Eisenhower signed HR7786, changing Armistice Day to Veterans Day. On that same day, President Eisenhower sent a letter to the Honorable Harvey V. Higley, Administrator of Veterans' Affairs (VA), designating him as Chairman of the Veterans Day National Committee.

In 1958, the White House advised VA's General Counsel that the 1954 designation of the VA Administrator as Chairman of the Veterans Day National Committee applied to all subsequent VA Administrators.

Since March 1989 when VA was elevated to a cabinet level department, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs has served as the committee's chairman.

The Uniform Holiday Bill (Public Law 90-363 (82 Stat. 250)) was signed on June 28, 1968, and was intended to ensure three-day weekends for Federal employees by celebrating four national holidays on Mondays: Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and Columbus Day. It was thought that these extended weekends would encourage travel, recreational and cultural activities and stimulate greater industrial and commercial production. Many states did not agree with this decision and continued to celebrate the holidays on their original dates.

The first Veterans Day under the new law was observed with much confusion on October 25, 1971. It was quite apparent that the commemoration of this day was a matter of historic and patriotic significance to a great number of our citizens, and so on September 20th, 1975, President Gerald R. Ford signed Public Law 94-97 (89 Stat. 479), which returned the annual observance of Veterans Day to its original date of November 11, beginning in 1978. This action supported the desires of the overwhelming majority of state legislatures, all major veterans service organizations and the American people.

Veterans Day continues to be observed on November 11, regardless of what day of the week on which it falls. The restoration of the observance of Veterans Day to November 11 not only preserves the historical significance of the date, but helps focus attention on the important purpose of Veterans Day: A celebration to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.

Hillary’s odds looking good!

By Donald Kaul Eight years ago in New Hampshire, when the question of Hillary Clinton’s likability came up during the Democratic presidential debate, Barack Obama said, memorably: “You’re likable enough, Hillary.”

That condescending comment earned him the scorn among some liberals that he deserved. But it rang true, even to many Democrats.

There was something stiff and artificial about the former New York senator back then. Eventually, it cost her the nomination.

Well, it seems she’s been to charm school. The Hillary we saw in the first Democratic presidential debate was a politician in complete command of her gifts.

She had an answer for everything and for everybody.

She beat back the mild attacks of her fellow Democrats almost dismissively and dodged the more determined assaults of the feral CNN interrogators. She saved her best for her Republican foes, excoriating them for their hypocrisy in bleating about big government while attempting to use that government to control our lives.

Her solid performance gave substance to the thought that we might be looking at the next president of the United States and the first woman to occupy the office.

Look at her opposition: I love Bernie Sanders, her main rival among the announced candidates. But half of this country thinks progressive taxation is a crime against nature and most of the other half is wondering when the football game comes on.

I’ve only rarely voted for the winning candidate in primary elections. There’s a reason for that. The fact that I find Bernie Sanders appealing is the reason. And Martin O’Malley, the leading wannabe still in the race, is striking out with voters.

With Vice President Joe Biden saying he won’t run after all, Hillary seems the clear Democratic winner.

Letters from Readers: Hopefully, next year doesn’t go as fast as the last year, so I’m paying for two years.

My brother, Kenneth, spent a few days with me last week from Heath, Texas. He went to Des Arc mainly to see his friend, Wayne Tucker, went to a Des Arc football game and throughly enjoyed himself - saw a lot of old friends.

We laughed so much reminiscing I had a headache every night.

Janice (Foster) Campbell Burroughs Romance, Arkansas

­Quote­of­the­Week JOYCE TAYLOR, Mail Room Supervisor LIZ HAMPTON, Sports/Photography Becky Webb, Accounts

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If you want to see the sunshine, you have to weather the storm.

-Frank Lane

Moreover, it’s looking as though she’ll emerge from the battle with a united party behind her. Sanders virtually assured that with his “the American people are sick and tired of hearing about Donald Kaul your damn emails” crack during the debate.

How about the Republicans? They’ve got nothing, except those emails. Unless the FBI comes up with something nefarious, they won’t amount to much. This story wouldn’t be alive if the Republicans had something real to offer — unless you count Benghazi, which the great majority of the electorate can’t spell if you spot them the h and the z.

GOP voters have 16 or so candidates to choose from.

According to some polls, they’ve put the three weakest hopefuls in the lead for the nomination.

Donald Trump is a one-man clown show. There probably aren’t enough circus fans to make him the nominee, let alone president.

Ben Carson is a strange, rather pleasant-seeming man who’s given to spouting bizarre ideas on evolution, guns, and health care. It’s hard to match the ideas with the man.

Carly Fiorina is a persuasive talker but she has a hard time distinguishing between facts and fantasy.

She rests her candidacy on her proficiency as a business executive, even though she’s widely considered to have been a colossal failure in the corporate world.

Meanwhile, back at the House of Representatives, the Republicans are doubling down on what I call their “you can’t fire us, we quit” leadership style.

So far they’ve thrown out the speaker of the House, forced his anointed successor to withdraw from the field, and tried to drag Paul Ryan out from under the porch where he’s been hiding to avoid forcible recruitment (though now some Republicans are complaining that even he’s too liberal).

Republicans couldn’t run a two-car funeral, let alone a country. Given all the oddballs in this race, Hillary’s odds are good.

LaugH-In Corner

The Phone A young man wanted to get his beautiful blonde wife something nice for their first wedding anniversary. So he decided to buy her a cell phone. He showed her the phone and explained to her all of its features.

Meg was excited to receive the gift and simply adored her new phone.

The next day Meg went shopping. Her phone rang and, to her astonishment, it was her husband on the other end.

"Hi Meg," he said, "how do you like your new phone?"

Meg replied, "I just love it! It's so small and your voice is clear as a bell, but there's one thing I don't understand though..."

"What's that, sweetie?" asked her husband.

Meg said, "How did you know I was at Wal-Mart?"

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The High School Home Economics Club has selected for its name, the “Royal Order of Homemakers” and will be called R.O.H. At the second meeting at the Home Economics building, Dorothy Atkins read the constitution that she had written. They have planned a social for Thanksgiving.

Final arrangements have been made for the showing of Robin Hood, film feature, at the Dixie Theater on Nov. 14. under the auspices of Des Arc’s Leader store in Des Arc. Get your free tickets at the Des Arc Leader.

The most notable acquisition in Des Arc in 1931 is Hotel Kerin, a modern twostory brick with 24 rooms, supplied with hot and cold water, an up-to-date place to stop, fast being recognized by the traveling public.

The Des Arc School Board informs us that the Oak Prairie and Letchworth Schools will begin their fall and winter terms on Monday, Nov. 23. Teachers are Mr. Harry Bunch of Moro, Miss Ludelia House and Miss Maysel Griffin of DeValls Bluff, Oak Prairie; and Mrs. Roy Neill of Des Arc, for Letchworth.

Saturday last is said by the Des Arc merchants to have been the best day they have had in months. Here’s hoping they’ll catch that “cut loose” spirit, advertise their business and keep folks coming and buying.

Thursday, November 5, 1942 J. H. Gipson, mayor of Des Arc, has issued a proclamation stating: “Whereas on November 10, 1775, a Corps of Marines was created by a resolution of the Continental Congress, and since that date many thousand men have borne the name Marine, and on November 10, 1942, we celebrate the 167th birthday anniversary of the first United States Marine Corps, the most famous military organization in the history of the world, he calls on all the men of Des Arc and vicinity between the ages of 17 and 36 physically fit for military service to enlist in the Marine Corps.

Miss Helen Morrow of DeValls Bluff visited with relatives Mrs. H. S. Loretz and old friends in this city this week.

Prices of goods, edibles, etc., are getting too darn high in Des Arc - and the merchants say, you won’t be able to get it at that price for long.

The real answer is what the h-l are you going to do about it?

White married men in Arkansas within Classification 3 face the possibility of early induction into the Army since December requirement will exhaust the single white availables and leave the quota one-third unfilled, State Selective Service officials announced today.

There is a meat shortage in Prairie County says Miss Frankie L. Burke, Prairie County Nutrition Committee Chairman, since more meat is being used by the military, and on the home front by

working men and women.

Our old friend, Print Jordan, of the East Side, said to be the best ginner in the country, was in town on busness since our last.

Miss Bettie Horton, deputy county clerk, visited friends out of the city this week.

Our old friends, J. A. and Ed Swinney of this city, who are engaged in the timber and tie business in Louisiana, spent a few days at home this week.

Our old friend, Jason Hull, one of our larger planters, was over from the East Side on business one day this week and remembered the Journal with cash on subscription. Thanks.

Mr. and Mrs. Bert Holt of Union were in town trading Saturday. Mrs. Holt was a pleasant caller at the Journal and renewed her Journal A poem titled “Mother’s Navy Boy” is a tribute to Sam Ferguson written by his mother, Mrs. Mattie C. Ferguson.

A poem, Our Johnnie, who is keeping the fires burning over Tokyo and Berlin, was written by Grace Grusendorff in tribute to Johnnie Peeler, younger son of Mr and Mrs. J. G. Peeler of Des Arc. Arkansas Power & Light Co., in this week’s advertisement, says, “Funny how everybody still calls it the “light” bill. Remember when it was just the “light” bill now it washes and irons clothes, protects our food, runs the radio, toasts our bread, and gives electricity to dozens of other jobs.

Thursday, November 5, 1981 State Representative Butch Calhoun of Des Arc expressed approval of Governor Frank White’s decision to call a special session of the legislature to address the problem of rate increases by utility companies.

Deputy Troy L. Stallings of the Prairie County Sheriff’s Of fice in Des Arc, was one of 27 officers who participated in a Criminal Investigation Course held at the training academy in East Camden recently.

Wednesday, Nov. 4, was somewhat of a day of celebration for Mayor Willis Eddins and the Des Arc City Council as the $2.5 million water and sewer project reached its final inspection and acceptance by FHA, and the water treatment plant was released to the city.

Des Arc’s water system is presently serving 950 customers. Also this week, the FHA gave the go-ahead to East Prairie County Water Association to make application for runds to bring water from the Des Arc Water Plant.

According to Judge Guyman DeVore, the proposed county budget totals $1,318,709.00. This includes over $190,000 in revenue sharing funds. Judge DeVore said, “Demands for service increases constantly and the cost of services increases - no one really wants to pay the bill; at least, they are reluctant to approve increased taxes.”

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer (Frankie) Floyd have recently purchased the Center Point Grocery north of Hazen from Virgil Mills. Mrs. Floyd and Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Wiggins will operate the business which has been re-named Floyd’s Country Kitchen.

The Des Arc Eagle Marching Band, under the direction of Mr. Johnny Nash and Drum Major Kay Ford, captured a second place trophy for their peformance in competition at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock on Saturday.

P. D. Gathright, humorist of Pine Bluff, will be the guest

speaker at the 1981 Alumni meeting. Don Carter, former teacher at Des Arc, now Personnel Director for Arkansas State Rehabilitation Service, will give the response to the welcome to be given by Jack Jordan (class of 1954), now superintendent of DeWitt Schools, says Don Patterson, program chairman.

Cub Scouts participated in a Pushmobile competition at McCain Mall in North Little Rock, last Sunday, stated Cub Master Ernest Trice. Mary Kay Jones and Den 1 placed fourth; Charlene Bradford and Den 3 placed third, and a den from Hazen won first place. The pushmobiles which are manned by eight boys, relay style, were built by the boys.

Halloween costume winners at Des Arc Elementary School on Friday, Oct. 30, were: Scott Shofner and Tracy Burnett, first grade; Heather Hambrick and Andy Burrow, second grade; Kim King and Jeffery Reidhar, third grade; Sonya Smith and Donald Garretts, fourth grade; Tabatha Holt and Brian Mertens, fifth grade; Johnny Reidhar and Jackie Madden, sixth grade; Tommy Blankenship and Karen Merrell, Kindergarten.

The Prairie County Unit of the American Cancer Society met Aug. 24, and elected the following officers: James Holmes, Hazen, president; Britt Skarda, Des Arc, vice president; Mrs. Evelyn Bullock, Brown Grove, secretary; Mrs. Helen Tull, Hazen, treasurer.

School Supt. Floyd Wood announces a special school board meeting tonight, Nov. 5, at 6 p. m., for the purpose of voting on the re-appraisal changes as it affects the school district, according to Act 59.

Jailer Janice Jones reports nine inmates held in the Prairie County Jail at Des Arc: 3, federal; 3, breaking and entering; 1, commitment from Des Arc city court; 1, DWI No. 3, suspended license.

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Thursday, November 5, 1931 he three big political prizes of 1931 - control of the House of Representatives and governorships in New Jersey and Kentucky - appeared tonight to have fallen into the lap of the Democratic party, already militantly organizing to bid for the presidency in 1932. Democtatic House members, eager for power after 13 years, were jubilant.

The count stands at 217 Democrats, 215 Republicans, ne Farmer Labor and two vacancies.

Late Wednesday evening, Nov. 11, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Weatherley, southwest of Des Arc, was destroyed by fire and Mrs. Weatherley burned to death.

He was at a barn lot when his wife apparently used oil to start a fire to cook supper. He was severely burned trying to save her. They had no children.

Thousands including senators and representatives, assemble at Jonesboro to pay last tribute to U. S. Senator T. H. Caraway, one of the state’s most distinguished sons. His body rests tonight in Oaklawn Cemetery at peace with the world.

The Des Arc High School eleven were defeated by the Heber Springs High eleven Friday by a score of 23 to 6.

The lone touchdown was made when James Walls, quarterback, ran for 30 yards to near the goal line and Bill Walls, fullback, plunged into

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Vernon C. Wills Margie Stracener served here as was former County Agent Des Arc resident Vernon C. Wills, 98, of Hot Springs, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2015.

He was born September 1, 1917, in Conway, Arkansas, to the late Richard C. and Clara (Martin) Wills.

Vernon was a life-long Baptist, serving as deacon, Sunday School teacher and director, and choir member in churches where he and his family lived. He was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Hot Springs.

After graduating from the University of Arkansas in 1940 with a BS degree in agriculture, Vernon was employed as a County Agricultural Agent for the U of A Extension Service. He was honored to receive the Distinguished Service Award from the National County Agricultural Agents’ Association in 1970.

He was a former County Agent in Prairie County.

His retirement years were spent at Diamondhead, where he enjoyed playing golf and serving on various committees, and at West Shores Retirement Community in Hot Springs.

There he enjoyed interacting with other people and participating in many activities.

He was a member of several service organizations including Kiwanis, Lions Club, Jaycees, and Farm Bureau, often serving in leadership capacities.

Vernon is preceded in death by his parents; wife of 56 years Margery Trotter Wills; brother R.C. Wills; sister Billye Miller, and granddaughter Tracey Hill.

Survivors include daughters Nancy Brown Dighton (Haskell) of Corsicana TX, Jo Anna Parker (Jerry) of Mt. Ida AR, Patricia Wills of Port Angeles WA; sisters Evelyn Burks of Virginia, Artie Byrn of California, Helen Jo Cates of Virginia, and Bobbye Hayes (Al) of grandchildren Virginia; Deanna Kirk (Will), Jennifer Johnson (David), Andy Hill, Amalia Sumlin; greatgrandchildren Hayley Dengler, Kate Pawlowski, Lily McLain, Neva Johnson, Austin Hill, Jack Johnson; and four great great-grandchildren.

Visitation was at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, with funeral service immediately following at 11:00 a.m. at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor John McCallum officiating.

Burial followed at Crestview Cemetery.

Mary Atkinson was mother of Stuttgart resident Mary Kathryn McGregor Atkinson, 88, of North Little Rock, passed away at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015.

She was born August 12, 1927, in Star City, to Thomas Dewitt and Mellie Josie Leek McGregor.

Survivors include her husband, Rev. Donald Maurice Atkinson, whom she married on September 15, 1942, in Star City; sons, Larry Atkinson (Stephanie) of Stuttgart, David Atkinson of Cabot; daughter, Mary Dee Cagle (Paul) of Union City, Tennessee; nine grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild Funeral services are at 11 AM, Thursday, November 5, at the Apostolic Church in North Little Rock, with Rev. Paul Ray Cagle, Rev. Donnie Copeland, Rev. Johnny Wall and Rev. Howard Hudspeth officiating.

Burial will be 3:30 PM, Thursday, at Leek Cemetery in Star City.

James Meade McKowan, 71, of DeValls Bluff died Wedmesday, Oct. 28, 2015 at Spring Hill Baptist in North Little Rock, AR. He was born Sept. 19, 1944 in Gower, Mo. to Darlene and James "Buck" McKowan. He was raised in a military family and lived in many places including Japan, where he attended school, Germany and Alaska.

He had a strong love for aviation and owned and operated Custom Air in Roe for many years.

During that time, he pattened a rear tail wheel castor for crop dusters that sold worldwide including the military. It is still in use today on crop duster planes.

He worked in the Des Arc area while employed with Cal Miller’s Crop Care.

Another passion of his was to care for abandoned animals, especially cats.

He is survived by Judy McKowan; an uncle, Gene Meade of Easton, Mo.; and an aunt, Mary Meade of Hazen.

Funeral services were held October 30 in Gower, Mo. His wish was to be buried next to his mother.

Memorials may be made to Feline Rescue and Rehome (FURR) at P.O. Box 250567, Little Rock, AR 72226, (501)661-0956.

Margie Stracener, 80, of North Little Rock, died Monday, November 2, 2015, at Baptist Medical Center in North Little Rock.

She was born on May 5, 1935, to the late Ancel and Sadie Thomas in Des Arc and graduated from Des Arc High School in 1952.

She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in North Little Rock.

She married the love of her lShe was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Debbie Stracener, and sister, Ella George.

She is survived by her husband of 61 years, , Bill Stracener; two sons, Perry (June) Stracener of Rogers and Mark (Susie) Stracener; two daughters, Sharon Crittenden and Leah (Manuel) Rivera, both of Fort Smith; 12 grandchildren, 13 greatgrandchildren and one on the way.

Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday.

Funeral services will be held at Roller-Owens Funeral Home in North Little Rock at 1 p. m. Friday, November 6.

Memorials may be made to Samaritan’s Purse, P.O. Joyce Ann Fason, 66, of Box, 3000, Bone, N.C. 28607 Beebe, Arkansas, was born June 27, 1949 at Ward, Arkansas, to Edward and Helen (Irby) Askins, and she died Sunday, October 25, 2015. She was a loving mother, grandmother and Goldena Ogawa, 81, of wife.

Butlerville, Arkansas, died Joyce is survived by her Monday, November 2, 2015. daughter, Tina Dempsey She was born September 6, (Bobby) of Beebe; son Chris 1934 in Trenton, New Jersey Fason (Jennifer) of Beebe; to Harry and Louise (Lam- two granddaughters, bert) Holcomb.

Brooke Clark and Haley Survivors include her Clark; one grandson, Noah daughter, Karen Bailey Fason; two sisters, Vivian (Brent) of Butlerville.

Claiborne and Sue Lamb; Family will receive and one brother, Eddie Lee friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Askins.

Friday, November 6, 2015, She was preceded in at Smith-Westbrook Funer- death by her husband, al Home, Beebe. Cremation Lanny; daughter, Tammy arrangements by Smith- Fason Reveley; her parents; Westbrook Funeral Home. and brothers Darrell Askins and Victor “Jinks” Askins.

Funeral was at 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 28, at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Stephen Lamar Wright Home, Beebe, with burial in was born January 17, 1988 Meadowbrook Memorial in Chicago, IL to Euniece Gardens at Beebe Reece and later raised by George and Carolyn Wright in Stuttgart, AR. Stephen attended elementary & middle school in Chicago, Il and upon moving to Stuttgart attended Stuttgart High School.

Maxine Booker, 86, died At an early age he attended Holy Benton Temple Sunday, November 1, 2015 COGIC where he enjoyed at the Springhill Baptist singing in the HBT youth Health Center in North Litchoir with Sister Angie tle Rock.

A daughter of Jesse and Mullins. He would often talk about how he enjoyed Blanche Pilkington, Maxine those days. He later joined was born on March 31, 1929 New Mt. Zion Rehoboth in the Park Grove commuMinistries COGIC and be- nity. She attended elemencame one of the drummers tary school in Keevil and for the church. Stephen later became a graduate of loved singing and playing Clarendon High School.

Just after celebrating her the drums at church.

Stephen Lamar Wright 18th birthday, Maxine and departed this life Friday Oc- Hilton Booker were married on May 24, 1947 in Clarentober 23, 2015.

He leaves to cherish his don. Along with being a memory; his wife Dorothy homemaker, she worked a R. Wright, three sons; Caleb number of years at the Van Anderson, Aaron Anderson Heusen Shirt Factory in and Jeremiah Chinn; a Brinkley and later at the daughter, Dalaysia Samone Sarkes Tarzian Factory in Wright; his parents, George Clarendon.

She was preceded in and Carolyn Wright; three brothers, Xavier Wright, death by parents: Jesse and Marquis Wright and Amari- Blanche (Hutchins) Pilkingon Hunt; five sisters; Alicia ton; husband: Hilton BookWright, Debbie Wright, Ket- er; son: Keller Booker; rice Wright and Trinty Hunt. grandchild: Marva Jill Saunand a host of nieces, ders; sisters: Ruth Caple nephews and other family and Edith Post Survivors are daughter: & friends.

Funeral Services were Brenda (Marvin) Saunders held Sunday November 1, of Roe; grandsons: Bubba at Victors' Empowerment ( Janet) Saunders, Greg Saunders and Brent (Amy) Center in Stuttgart, AR. Interment was at Bayou Saunders; grandchildren: Meto Cemetery, Humphrey, Amanda, Dillan, Ashley,

by Relerford Funeral Jack and Sophie Saunders Memorials: Arkansas Home, Stuttgart, AR. Childrens Hospital

Dorothy Kocourek

Services for Dorothy Kocourek held at Tollville Dorothy A. Kocourek of Hazen, widow of Lee H. Kocourek, passed away, Friday, October 30, 2015 at the age of 89.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband; her parents, Paul and Alpha Wegert; her brother, Harman Edger Wegert; two sisters, Ruth Wegert Cobb and Paula Wegert Moyer.

She is survived by her son, Jack (Linda) Kershner of Houston, Texas; two daughters, Judy Ewing of Houston, Texas and Tami ( Joe) Adams of Benton; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren and three God children.

Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 3, at St. Peter’s Episcopal church in Tollville officiated by Fr. Darrell Stayton.

Burial was in the Hazen Cemetery with Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen in charge of arrangements.

The family requests memorials be made to the Hazen Cemetery P.O. Box 92 Hazen, Arkansas 72064.

Joyce Fason,66 of Beebe, Brenda Autry dies dies at Carlisle

Services for Goldena Ogawa at Butlerville

Stephen L. Wright burial at Stuttgart

Maxine Booker was former factory worker

Brenda Joyce Phillips Autry, 62 of Carlisle, died Saturday, October 24, 2015.

She is survived by two sons, Jeffery Wise and wife, Vickie and Franklin Ray Wise, Jr.; and one daughter, Linda Joyce Rasdon and husband, Steve.

She was preceded in death by a son, Bobby Don Wise.

A memorial service wasl held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 1, at the Family Gathering Church in Lonoke.

Services held at Stuttgart for Jerry W. Dobson Jerry Wayne Dobson, 69, of Humphrey passed away Saturday, October 31, 2015, at Baptist Health-Stuttgart.

He was born Nov. 7, 1945, in Humphrey to Arthur “Bud” and Etta Hall Dobson. He was a Christian.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Etta and Bud Dobson; and two brothers, F.A. “Pady” Dobson and Pete Dobson.

Survivors are his wife of 47 years, Beth Derryberry Dobson; two sons, Jeff (Amanda) Dobson of Humphrey and Brad (Sabrina) Dobson of Crossett; one brother, Gary (Marjorie) Dobson of Stuttgart; one sister, Mary Sanders of Humphrey; and five grandchildren, Amberly Jones, Becca Dobson, and Brooke Jones of Humphrey and Gracyn and Garrett Dobson of Crossett.

Funeral services, officiated by Jimmy Stewart, were 2 p.m.Tuesday at Turpin Funeral Home chapel in Stuttgart.

Burial followed in the Williams Cemetery.

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FAITH TRACKS

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

Empowered by God to Serve!

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45 Gideon was terrified and hungry. The Midianites were overtaking the people of Israel. They were stilling all of the food in the land and the Israelites were starving.

That’s why Gideon was hiding trying to make a little flour so that he and his family could have something to eat. All of a sudden a blinding light comes from above his head at the mouth of his hiding place and a radiant figure armored with a white tunic like nothing Gideon has ever seen is there. The figure tells Gideon, “Mighty warrior the Lord is with you.”

Sir,” Gideon replied, “if the Lord is with us, why has all this happened to us? And where are all the miracles our ancestors told us about? Didn’t they say, ‘The Lord brought us up out of Egypt’? But now the Lord has abandoned us and handed us over to the Midianites.”

Then the Lord turned to him and said, “Go with the strength you have, and rescue Israel from the Midianites. I am sending you!”

“But Lord,” Gideon replied, “how can I rescue Israel? My clan is the weakest in the whole tribe of Manasseh, and I am the least in my entire family!”

But the Lord said, “I will be with you.”It’s hard sometimes when God gives us a calling or a sense of needing to do something. In my experience with this congregation I think there are some really dedicated people that pitch in to help and do what needs to be done. It’s a blessing to be a part of you all. But I think sometimes even when we are dedicated and hard working there is a fear.

A lot of time that fear is that we won’t be up to the challenge. We are afraid that we don’t have the ability to accomplish the task. Sometimes while the task or mission is very important we don’t feel like we have the tools or are inadequate in some way.

In the passage from Mark we sometimes bash James and John for being overly confident or for asking too much. I wonder if their seeming boldness in asking Jesus for special places might come from insecurity. I have found that those who project the most confidence often struggle with it on the inside. James and John didn’t really get what Jesus was trying to do even though Jesus had told them that he was going to die very soon. They were not the only ones. They were just the ones that we happen to read about this time. As one commentator put it, “They simply have not heard Jesus at all—or refused to hear the dire news—even though he has repeated the prediction three times.”

Jesus then tells them that in order to be greatest in the kingdom of God you must become the least and be a servant to all.

In the devotional are family has been reading this week the writer says, “Jesus didn’t say we are the least, he said we must become the least.” In other words our being the least is not about how much God loves us it’s about our willingness to be obedient and faithful to our Lord.

Choosing to be the least is about bearing fruit of gentleness, kindness, and humility in your interactions and attitudes toward others.

Jesus demonstrated this type of sacrificial service when he washed his disciples feet as recorded in the book of John. Jesus even says this is an example that I am giving you to follow. An even more important example is Jesus layed down his life for each one of us on the cross.

D. Mark Davis says “If we see Jesus – not as a singular Messiah who goes to the cross so that we don’t have to, but as the one who calls us to follow him in his way to the cross – Mark 10:45 will move us from a personalistic, safe approach to discipleship and toward a daring, self-giving approach to discipleship.” What I think Rev. Davis is saying is not that we should abandon notions of Jesus atonement, but he is saying we should understand that Jesus example is also a profound call from God to a way of doing and being that is deeply connected to self-giving and serving. Is Jesus the leader of our lives or not?

Paul writes in Ephesians 4:11-13, “So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.”

Ray Warren who is Senior Pastor of White Plains UMC in Cary, NC writes in a sermon on Ephesians 4 that when he struggles with those feelings of inadequacy he visualizes himself stepping out of himself and into the authority of God. When we like Gideon are unable God is able and he will be with us.

Pastor Warren also says that our place of greatest impact or service, the place God might really want to use us is through our place of greatest fear or insecurity.

What is it that breaks you’re heart? What have you wrestled with and with God’s help have overcome? That may be the place where God calls you to serve. In Matthew West’s song Do Something he describes these bad things that happen and these social ills and he sings: So, I shook my fist at Heaven Said, “God, why don’t You do something?”

He said, “I did, I created you” If not us, then who If not me and you Right now, it’s time for us to do something I think God is calling us to be mighty men and women of God. I think he is asking us to pray about the ways he wants us to be bold for Him. 2 Timothy 1:7 says, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and selfdiscipline.” Besides playing it safe is risky.

God didn’t save us from sin, the Holy Spirit didn’t empower us so we could be secure. Faith is not the elimination of risk, in fact the more faithful we become the less secure we are in the world’s eyes.

I want to invite you this morning to think about the ways that God is calling you to serve. They can be big or small but I want to challenge you to be bold and excited about it. God wants to use you, and God will empower you for the mission he gives. I invite you to pray with me.

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“Many times there are just a few believers who know and follow Christ.

These small groups of Christ-followers often meet for many hours in study, prayer, and fellowship. Sometimes they face great difficulties in order to meet together. In some places it may even be dangerous to gather as a church to worship, pray, and study the Word. So when they come together, they want to make the most of their time together.

“Secret Church is our version of "house church" where we meet periodically for an intense time of Bible study-lasting 6+ hours-including a time of prayer for our brothers and sisters across the globe who are facing persecution and for those who still have not heard the gospel.

“This is not for the uncommitted or faint at heart. But if you desire to know God more deeply through His Word and know His church more fully around the world, then please join us for Secret Church!”

Dr. David Platt is the founder of the Secret Church. David's desire for Secret Church has been that participants would not come only to study for their own sake, but for the sake of the nations.

The purpose behind Secret Church, Arnold explained, is to equip people to make disciples, whether in their local context or around the world. Through Secret Church, David desires to serve Christ-followers around the world by bringing awareness to the realities of persecution, intentionally praying for the persecuted church, and providing resources by translating Secret Church gatherings into other languages for those who do not have access to biblically-sound theological training.

Arnold said, “We would like to invite men and young men from churches to be a part of Secret Church on Nov 14 at the DeValls Bluff Community Center (Old Auditorium) time 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.

We would like to see a good group of men from all churches participating in Secret Church!”

“Secret Church will be dealing with race, sex trafficking and pornography and other current social issues and how to respond to these issues as Christian Men.” More information check out the web site below! https://youtu.be/378oA0Q nWIU Contact Liz Schwede for more information at 870998-2012 or 870-581-7202

Local church serving lunch Saturday in the park The Living Waters Full Gospel Church in Des Arc will be having a fund-raiser lunch for the public Saturday, November 7, from 12 noon to 1:30 p. m. in Riverfront Park.

They will be serving a hamburger plate, $5.00 and a 4-piece catfish plate for $8.00 and invite everyone to come by and pick up lunch this Saturday.

The Pastor Mike Crider said, “Proceeds will go for those in our community who are in need. Come by and get lunch and help those in need.”

Matthew 10:42- “If we give as much as a drink of cold water, we will not lose our reward.”

Brother Dee

PCRTA hears about insurance, memorial plan for Christmas “It is the time of the year when all Medicare recipients need to review Part D coverage for 2015,” Mary Allice Hughes, ARTA insurance representative, told the Prairie County Retired Teachers Unit at the regular meeting on Tuesday at the Hurley House Café in Hazen.

Kathy Ewing, president, presided at the meeting attended by 13 members and two guests. Allison Drennon, an assistant with the Insurance Advantage office in Jacksonville, was a guest.

Mary Alice said she didn’t expect many changes would have to be made for the clients in the local unit.

“One change might be that a member wants to change or take out a dental and/or vision policy. Also, there is a “lump-sum cancer, heart, stroke plan available.” She gave each one present a brochure with prices and criteria for each plan offered by the company.

Helen Holloway, devotional leader, gave a reading”The Most Vital Things in Life.”

June Whiteside, secretary, gave out copies of the

Secret Church, a popular church video simulcast that has been seen by hundreds of thousands of folks all over the country, will be projected on the big screen in Prairie County on Saturday, November 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., according to Curtis Arnold.

The event is being sponsored by the Bill and Sharon Arnold Family Foundation.

This is a one-time event limited to MEN and young men, The showing will be pressented at the DeValls Bluff Community Center located at 710 Sycamore St. (former DVB High School auditorium) and admission is FREE. The morning presentation will start out with a light breakfast alsoand lunch will be provided.

“There will be four sessions that we will focus on such topics as race relations and pornography,” Curtis Arnold said.

Please RSVP or for more information call Liz @ 870998-2012.

“When we think of "church" in America, we think of going to meet at a building, singing, praying, and hearing a message from a pastor or teacher.

But in many places around the world, "church" meets in a home, an apartment, and sometimes even in se-

minutes that were approved. Vivian Novak gave the financial report that was accepted.

The members voted to send a memorial to the ARTA Scholarship Fund for Mrs. B. F. Mullen, a retired Des Arc teacher who died September 29, 2015. They then took up an offering for the memorial.

A motion was made and passed to take an offering of $1.00 per member at each meeting to go to the ARTA Scholarship Fund.

Scholarships are presented to teachers who are working on a Master’s Degree in their field.

The Christmas Potluck Lunch will be held at the Hickory Plains United Methodist Church at 12 noon on December 17.

Members are to invite someone who may not have a big Christmas or just bring a guest.

Members are to bring non-perishable food items for the food bank at the courthouse annex in Des Arc, “Since the commodities have been cut off to Prairie County,” the president said,

Sunday School Church Attendance Sunday, November 1 IN DES ARC First Baptist Church217/235 Gospel Mission.....................177 Lakeside Miss. Baptist..68/119 First United Methodist........66 Faith Missionary Baptist.45/55 Family Worship Center.........48 First Assembly of God....44/49 Fellowship Miss. Baptist....... 50 Church of Christ............16 Church of God of Prophecy.. 27 Living Waters Full Gospel....... 24 AREA CHURCHES Hickory Plains Miss. Bap 78/108 Morris Chapel Miss. Baptist..36 Pleasant Ridge Miss. Baptist.28 Hickory Plains Methodist..... 28 Hickory Plains Nazarene...... 15 Judson Memorial Baptist...... 25 Sand Hill Miss. Baptist.........10

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Libby, Education Department, brought a lesson about “Testing for Students for Compulsory Tests.”

“Students are taught what the testing form is and how they are to read it and mark their answers,” Libby said.

“The tests are based on what they have been taught and have no “trick questions”. The answers are to be such that they will not confuse the student, who knows the material,” she said.

Libby also told about a new insect that is invading the crape myrtles. If the plants are not treated, they will be destroyed by the in-

sects. The insect is not visible but the affected bushes will show the work of the insect.

“There are few chemicals that are effective against the insect,” she said.

Chris Weems, president, The meeting presided. began with members answering roll call with current events.

Meg Miller, treasurer, gave the financial report.

The dictionaries have been paid for and distributed to the Hazen Elementary School third grade students.

After the dutch-treat meal, members voted on which of the designated charities the Club would donate to at this time, when the State and International dues are paid.

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fundraising activity at the Rice Festival in Hazen.

The president reminded members that at the next meeting, non-perishable food items should be brought for celebration of World Food Day. The food will be donated to the Prairie County Department of Human and Health Services for use in the PC Food Pantry for the Food Stamp Program.

When a family is being screened to receive Food Stamps, they may select food for a week while the screening is in progress.

Entertainment prizes were won by Meg Miller, Chris Weems and Nell Pich.

The next meeting of the Elsie McCain Club was Thursday evening, October 29 with Meg Miller as hostess and lesson leader.

Janice (Whitlock) Sample of Biscoe stopped by the Journal office on Tuesday to renew her subscription and visit. She advises that she saw Melody Hart , former Des Arc resident) on DISH Channel 42 (KARZ) Saturday on the Branson Country, USA show. Janice said Melody gave a shoutout to her home town of Des Arc and to the Des Arc Eagles. The show appears on Saturdays at 8:00 p.m.

Janice and Bobby Lee have one son, Brad and Tabatha Sample who live across the way from them.

They have two granddaughters, Mary Katherine (Marshall) Boyd of Centerton and Laura Lawson of Bentonville, two grandsons, Mason, six years and Landon, seven years and one granddaughter, Emma, 11 years. Janice is a retired 40 year veteran of the Postal Service. Bobby

Lee is retired from farming. Janice is the daughter of the late Ralph and Pearl Whitlock and Bobby Lee is the son of the late Leslie and Hazel Sample.

--------Michelle Cormack, daughter of the late Raymond and Gladys Cormack, advises that she is moving back home to Des Arc. She recently purchased the home of the late Wilferd and Bertha Nichols, which is next door to her parents home after they moved to town. She said she should be moved in the next week. Michelle was an outstanding basketball player in her high school career at Des Arc High School.

Welcome home!

--------Prayers are sent to Jackye Tackett who was rushed to Unity Health (White County) Hospital on Tuesday evening this week. She

fell down some steps in her home and sustained fractured ribs. Her husband, Jessie, said she was at home but very sore.

--------Prayers go out to Vickie Covington Sanner who had emergency surgery last week. At last report, she was still in quite a bit of pain. Husband, Daren, and family are tending her care.

---------Leslie Lucero of Watsonville, Calif., and her sister, Jennifer Lucero of San Juan Bautista, Calif., were here last week visiting their brother, Bill Calhoun and wife, Shaley.

They all traveled to Wiggins, Miss., for a Casey family reunion. These were relatives of their mother, the late Vonceil Calhoun, wife of the late Harold Calhoun of the Northside Community.

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Annual CARTI Festival of Trees is scheduled Ticket sales are underway for the 39th annual CARTI Auxiliary Festival of Trees, a four-day holiday celebration and fundraiser benefiting CARTI cancer patients scheduled for Nov. 18-21 at the Statehouse Convention Center in downtown Little Rock.

The CARTI Auxiliary Festival of Trees serves as an umbrella title for a slate of four individual events all centered around seasonal celebrations benefiting the statewide network of cancer care facilities.

“Our theme this year is ‘London Calling,’” says Michaela Johnson, CARTI event planner and volunBack, l-r: Charlie Conklin, AR Kids Read; Representative Clarke Tucker, Charlotte Greene, Chair, Arkansas Imagination Library Advisory Council; Pam Toler, Coordinator, Imagination Library Saline County; Eddie Lee Herndon, Executive Director, United Way Fort Smith; front, l-r: Tim L. Bruner, MaryAnne Williams, Chair, Affiliate Relations Committee; Elaine Knee Bone, Coordinator, Imagination Library Clark County; Allison Johnson, AR DPIL Development Director; Jeff Conyers, Executive Director, Dollywood Foundation.

This is a picture of members of the Arkansas' Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Advisory Council after the 2015 DPIL Summit. Affiliate champions and prospective affiliate champions met to learn more about the statewide growth of the gifting books to every preschool child in Arkansas. The local champion in Prairie and Woodruff Counties is Margaret Fisher Literacy Challenge, Inc. Attending from Des Arc were: Beth Calhoun, Pre-K Director, and Brenda Williams, recently retired teacher. Special guest Mike Mertens, AR Association of Educational Administrators was also there. MaryAnne Williams, Coordinator for Imagination Library Prairie and Woodruff Counties acted as Facilitator.

Local educators at Imagination Library summit Beth Calhoun and Brenda Williams represented Prairie County at the 2015 Arkansas Imagination Library Summit on October 28 in Little Rock, Arkansas.

A statewide coverage for the book gifting program in Arkansas was the agenda’s focus. With forty-three counties already participating in the program, more counties have shown an interest in participating because of its success.

Four Sessions included: Brain Development-Lifetime of Learning presented

by Pam Toler-ASU Childhood Services, Program Specialist, Imagination Library of Saline County, Co-

ordinator, Arkansas DPIL Affiliate Relations Committee; Organizing for Success and Sustainability presented by Stephanie Meincke-Executor Director, Arkansas Nonprofit Alliance; Marketing and Funding presented by MaryAnne WilliamsArkansas DPIL Affiliate Relations , Imagination Library of Prairie and Woodruff Counties, Coordinator and Allison Johnson-Arkansas DPIL Development Director; The Future is Now presented by Jeff Conyers-Executive Director, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library USA, Allison Johnson-Arkansas

DPIL Development Director, and Representative Clarke Tucker.

Speakers MaryAnne Williams, Pam Toler, and Jeff Conyers highlighted Des Arc’s success of educational progress.

Delta Kappa Gamma and Des Arc School District collaborated to start the process that placed free books in every child’s home from birth to kindergarten to Prairie and Woodruff County. Donations from individuals, businesses, and Craig O’Neil’s fund raiser at the Des Arc Elementary have made it possible for all children to have a printrich environment.

Beth and Brenda were able to share with their group the impact the program has had by placing books in each preschool home. Mike Mertens (former principal at Des Arc Elementary), Assistant Executive Director of The Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators, was part of that group.

If you have a child in your home from birth to kindergarten and do not receive the books, please contact MaryAnne Williams, Brenda Williams or Beth Calhoun.

The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program, an agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage, will accept Letters of Intent through January 7, 2016, from constituents who intend to apply for grant funding through its Historic Preservation Restoration Grant and County Courthouse Restoration Subgrant programs, AHPP Director Frances McSwain announced today.

“Each historic building has a unique set of preservation concerns and we attempt to work with each applicant to prioritize these specific issues. For example, if a property has a leaking roof, we would not award a grant for a floor restoration,” McSwain said. “By sending Letters of Intent, potential applicants can receive technical assistance from the AHPP and ensure that their grant requests during the spring grant cycle focus on things that will help ensure the long-term survival of their historic buildings.”

Three Historic Preservation Restoration Grant options are available.

Friday, Nov. 6

12-6 p.m.

“New Fall Inventory”

Wedding Shower Honoring

Natalie Sanner and Evan Treadwell Sunday, November 8 At Two O’clock in the Afternoon

Family Worship Center Des Arc, Arkansas

Main Street Des Arc, Arkansas

Baby Shower Kyndall Jayde Long

Honoring

Brandi (Kellar) Long Wife of Malcolm Long

Sunday, November 8 From two to four o’clock in the Afternoon

American Ag Building Registered At Walmart, Target, Babies R’ Us

Hostesses: Kristen Brazeale, Brooke Kellar, Kayci Kellar, Cara Whiting, Jamie Hickman and Julie Scott

Baby Shower Sunday, November 15 Two to three-thirty o’clock in the Afternoon

AHPP accepting re-applications for historic preservation grants

The Lily Pad Boutique will be open

teer coordinator. “With a nod to our neighbors across the pond, the CARTI Auxiliary is bringing British flair to each of our ‘Fab Four’ events by celebrating the international influence that began when the Beatles first changed the face of American pop culture in the 1960s.”

From the elegantly attired to the whimsically clever, a veritable "forest" of elaborately decorated trees once again serves as the focal point of the festival. Free general viewing, “Stroll Through the Forest,” is scheduled for 1:30-4 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20.

Registered at Lynn’s Flowers & Gifts, J C Penney’s, Walmart

Brandi and Malcolm Long

First Baptist Church Hosted by Ladies of the First Baptist Church Registered at Target, Babies R’ Us and Walmart

Baby Shower honoring

Lora Morton wife of Cole Morton

Sunday, November 15 At three o’clock in the Afternoon

Home of Corey and Amy Patterson 2104 Main Street - Des Arc Hosted by Charleigh Patterson, Caroline Morton, Courtney Scott, Amy Patterson, Kelli Morton, and Alex Leggett

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For fall and winter days, Cabbage Fiesta Soup, Pepper Cheese Bread and/or warm Sour Dough Bread are a great meal.

The Sour Dough Bread requires planning and preparation but is overall simple to make.

The Cabbage Fiesta Soup and Pepper Cheese Bread are both delicious, even people that do not like cabbage will hopefully enjoy this soup.

So tie on your apron and enjoy preparing these recipes!

Cabbage Fiesta Soup

These ladies were ready for some fun at the DANRC Carnival recently

1 pound ground beef, cooked and drained 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 to 3/4 head cabbage, chopped 1 small onion, cut in rings 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes 1 (10 ounce) can tomatoes with green chilis 1 cup water 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cheddar cheese soup(do not dilute) 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained 1 cup frozen cut corn (can use one can, drained) 1 small green pepper, chopped 1 teaspoon black pepper Salt to taste Brown hamburger with garlic on stove and drain. Add to crock pot along with the rest of the ingredients. Cook on high for 4 hours or low 6 – 7 hours or make on top of the stove, too. Enjoy!

Pepper Cheese Bread 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese or could use your favorite cheese 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper 1 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup butter or margarine or 8 tablespoons or 1 stick, melted 2 eggs

Molly Walker, DANRC Administrator, center, was seen “clowning around” with these two gentlemen at the DANRC Carnival

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In a large bowl combine flour, cheese, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and pepper. In a smaller bowl beat eggs, melted butter and buttermilk together with a whisk. Add to flour mixture and mix with a spoon just enough to wet all the ingredients. Pour mixture into a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan that has just the bottom of the pan sprayed or greased. Bake in a preheated

350 degree oven for 35 to 40 minutes.

Allow to cool for 15 minutes before removing from pan. Makes one loaf. Store in refrigerator.

Sour Dough Bread Sourdough Bread Recipe 1 cup sourdough starter 1 1/2 cups warm water 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup corn oil (can use vegetable or canola) 6 cups all-purpose flour Mix sugar, oil, salt, water and starter in a large bowl. Add flour. Turn out onto floured surface and knead several times until forms a ball adding flour if needed.

Place the dough into a large, oiled bowl, turn once so that dough will be greased, cover with clean dish towel and let rise overnight.

The next day, punch the dough down, turn out onto floured surface, knead for several minutes, divide in half, place in 2 greased bread pans. Cover and let double in size. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes or until golden brown. Turn out to cool.

Note: If you can find a quart sized or smaller glass jar with a plastic top, punch holes in the top, this makes the perfect container for something to keep your starter in the refrigerator.

Sour Dough Starter 3 tablespoons instant mashed potato flakes 3 tablespoons white sugar 1 cup warm water 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast or one package Combine all ingredients in a glass container, stir with wooden spoon. Cover with clean dish cloth or cheese cloth and let sit for 5 days, stirring daily with wooden spoon. Do not refrigerate.

On the morning of the 5th day, feed the starter 3 tablespoons instant potatoes, 3 tablespoons sugar, and 1 cup warm water. Stir and cover and let stand until evening or at least 6 hours.

Remove one cup of starter and place the rest of the starter in the refrigerator. Make sure there are holes in the top of the container. The starter needs to be able to breathe.

Every 5 days repeat feeding instructions and remove 1 cup and discard or make bread.

These Seniors are dressed and ready for the Mexican Super on Friday, November 6. LR: Herndon and Lavern Banres, Sandra Webber, Micki Barlow, Ann Newkirk, Olivia Osborn and Tommy Williams (in front)

Halloween Cuties: Lulamae Thompson, Emma Petty and Emilee Huggins after having fun at the DANRC Carnival on Tuesday, Oct. 27

De S ArC n urSing & reh AbilitAt ion Cen ter

by Activity Director, teresa henley

Hello from DANRC! We have had a great week with our Carnival/Community Cookout on Tuesday, October 27.

Pictured above are some of the residents and guests who enjoyed the food and games.

All of the residents and

guests got to be in the cakewalk, dressing up as clowns, face painting and watching the children have fun.

We would like to thank everyone who came out and joined us. Everyone had a wonderful time in spite of the rain.

Arkansas Children’s Hospital Nursing Open House

We will be honoring our Veterans her at DANRC and we are also getting ready for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Wishing everyone in the Des Arc Community a great weekend.

Teresa Henley Activity Director

Senior CitizenS Center DES ARC, ARK

By Barbara Williams, Site Director

We hope everyone is enjoying the cool down. Monday we had a great time with the Head Start little visitors. They sang for us and enjoyed a cupcake and drink and a treat bag on the way out. The Pre-K usually walk over here but it was rainy, so we just took their cupcakes to them. Tuesday we had Joke of the Day and read our Medicare Min-

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utes. Wednesday we enjoyed our regular homemade Breakfast and Bingo with beautiful singing and Mrs. Linda’s piano playing.

That afternoon we attended our Balance class.

Thursday was our Halloween party. We really had a great time dressing up and eating Halloween snacks. Friday was our recycle day. November 6th

we will be having a Mexican Supper with live music from 5-8 pm. $10 a plate, kids $5, 4 and under are free. Mrs. Ada Kunkle will be cooking, and we will also have homemade desserts. Benefits will go towards our Meals on Wheels program. We hope to see you then! God Bless and have a great weekend!

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The Encounter: Coming to the Center Stranded in the middle of nowhere five strangers find themselves marooned in a deserted roadside diner. The arrogant businessman (Steve “Sting” Borden), a lonely single women,(Jaci Velasquez), a couple on the verge of divorce, and a youthful runaway all come face to face with a diner owner who serves them more than temporal nourishment.

This genial host is a certain Nazarene, (Bruce Marchiano) who knows all of their secrets and possesses the answers to all of their problems – if only they would trust him, it is a miraculous Encounter that will leave them all changed.

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Phillip celebrates 80th birthday with friends

ON THE ROAD AGAIN!

Back at home . . . .

Dear friends and relatives, We are back in hot and humid south Florida, mostly because of scheduled doctors’ appointments next week. Thank goodness for a/c!

Philip again volunteered at the Macon County Community Center for the annual Veterans’ Stand-Down event on Sept. 1. Many vets received assistance; Philip stayed for only half the day this year.

We learned that Philip’s granddaughter, Jenny, who is attending college fulltime, has a part-time job in the bakery at Ingles Market; she works the very early shift and has learned the entry level job of making doughnuts. We were virtually stuck inside the fifth-wheel for two Saturdays in a row in September, when the heavens opened up and rain fell non-stop.

Philip wasn’t too unhappy, thanks to college football.

We discovered a new Masterpiece Classic on Sunday nights – “Home Fires”. It is wonderful! http://www.pbs.org/wgbh /masterpiece/programs/fe atures/spotlight/5-reasons-youll-love-homefires/ The campground filled up for the Columbus Day week-end. Miss Priss, a cat owned by neighbor/friend Lea, visits us often and discovered a cat on the dashboard of a large Class A motor home in the next site.

To our amazement, she GROWLED at the cat nonstop! Then she walked in front of the camper, with the other cat following her every move, and jumped up onto the picnic table to get a better look. The inside cat was beautiful, and she seemed equally as interested in Miss Priss.

Lea and I drove together to attend Fran Cargill’s 95th birthday at her lovely cabin in Franklin. Fran’s dulcimer friends, her weaving friends, her church friends, and her neighbors were all invited to a High Tea from 4-6 pm.

Fran’s daughter, Laurel, and son-in-law, Perrin, prepared wonderful savories: assort ed sandwiches, salmon and caviar canapes; chocolate butter-

cream cake (“to die for”), Scottish shortbread, and date nut bread with cream cheese. Drinks were assorted hot teas, prosecco (an Italian white wine), and non-alcoholic punch. People came, greeted Fran, chatted, moved to another building where the food was, and then left. There was a steady stream of guests, all bringing cards and warm wishes. It was lovely.

The rain even stopped for the event!

Philip and Lorraine shared a sociable lunch with SC friends, Ron and Anne Daniels, who were campground hosts at Davidson River Campground a few years ago when we were also there.

We’ve stayed in touch via Facebook, and it was such a pleasure to see them and talk with them at Fat Buddies (hate the name, but the food is excellent).

In anticipation of our departure, we drove the motor home to Franklin Ford for a safety check-up; we were very pleased that they found everything in excellent working order (a tire or two needed a bit of air). We were amazed that they didn’t charge us anything!

Philip and friend/neighbor, Chuck, went to a Franklin High School football game one Friday night.

It was very crispy, but they dressed in layers and had a great time.

Lea asked what I was planning for Philip’s 80th birthday; when I replied that we’d be on the road, she suggested a campground party before our departure, and she offered to make the cake! Philip invited a few of his pingpong buddies, too. About twenty-five showed up to sing “Happy Birthday” and to enjoy Lea’s delicious cakes and ice cream.

The day we picked was the warmest of the week, another plus.

We tried to load a little every day into the motor home for the trip home, which helps keep us from getting exhausted. We departed as scheduled, on Sunday, Oct. 25, and arrived in Covington to set up at Riverside Estates RV Park a/k/a “Bates Motel RV Park.” It’s the only one in

town. Diana and her justabout grown-up children visited and gave Philip gifts and cards. We drove to the local Red Lobster in nextdoor Conyers for a celebratory supper and managed to have a good time, in spite of a few glitches.

(Lorraine wrote an email to corporate headquarters detailing the glitches. She not only got an apology from the regional manager, but also a $40 gift card to be used in Hollywood Red Lobster, since we will never return to the Conyers one.)

Diana, Alex, Philip, Matt, and JennyPhilip and Lorraine Philip and Diana Monday was a day of travel, taking turns driving.

We made it to our usual destination, Lake City, at the EZ Stop RV Park, to spend the second night on the road. Since that was Philip’s official birthday, he was pleased to get calls, emails, texts, and Facebook greetings during the day.

Tuesday, we drove to our last campground – in Hollywood – T-Y Park, where we stay so that we are close to home and can unload early in the morning when we are fresh and strong.

Finding the park became a challenge because we were tired and we got confused.

We ended up (in a 26’ motor home towing a car) in a trailer park with narrow roads and speed bumps and construction.

That was scary. We finally found our way out and were relieved to check in.

Unfortunately, it was extremely hot and humid.

We survived.

We are getting organized and back into the Hollywood routine. It’s good to be “home”, as much as we love North Carolina. We are the first snowbirds to arrive. We are waiting for the weather to break and to get cool. Just learned that Franklin was voted the #1 2015 Top Small Town in the Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine!

Details at http://www.blueridgeoutdoors.com/exclude/toptowns-2015/.

Do stay in touch!

Philip and Lorraine 954-618-9948 and 954830-5190 philipandlorraine@gmai l.com

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Prairie County Master Gardeners discuss County Fair dsplay, future activities The Paririe County Master Gardeners display, “Fall into Gardening,” won a first place ribbon in the Prairie County Fair, and president, Janet Turnage thanked those who worked on the display.

She presided for the regular meeting Tuesday evening October 20 with eleven members present at BancorpSouth in Hazen.

Members who attended the Monroe County Master Gardeners Fundraiser reported a good crowd and an interesting and informative program.

Speakers included Janet Carson, Arkansas Extension Service; Jackie Johnson, Lauren’s Garden of CareLink Medicare Part DeWitt and Dee Black, True

Value of Hazen.

Lonna Rhodes said the new tips on composting were most helpful to her.

She said she will use a large garbage bag to hold shredded newspapers, leaves and mulch with some of the kitchen items such as peels, lettuce and cabbage leaves to add moisture.

Three of the sanctioned projects, the welcome sign and gazebo in Hazen and Courthouse in Des Arc were discussed.

Deborah Carpenter and Janet are working at the Courthouse. Most of the plants there were annuals and are ready to be discarded and replaced with fall and winter plants.

D White River Journal 110515.pdf Planting the Chase tree

in the Welcome sign garden has been delayed because of the dry weather that prohibited digging for planting. The gazebo has some trimming and cleaning to do again.

Dates to put on your calendars: PCMG Christmas Party is set for Thursday, December 10; A trip to Garvan Woodland Garden for the Christmas light display is planned. The date will be announced later.

The next meeting of the Prairie County Master Gardeners will be 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, November 17 at BancorpSouth in Hazen.

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Primary Arkansas counties: Arkansas, Clark, Cleveland, Dallas, Desha, Drew, Garland, Grant, Hot Spring, Jefferson, Lincoln, Lonoke, Monroe, Montgomery, Phillips, Pike, Polk, Prairie, Pulaski and

Saline; “SBA eligibility covers both the economic impacts on businesses dependent on farmers and ranchers that have suffered agricultural production losses caused by the disaster and businesses directly impacted by the disaster,” Garfield said.

Small, nonfarm businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations of any size may qualify for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) of up to $2 million to help meet financial obligations and operating expenses which could have been met had the disaster not occurred.

“Eligibility for these loans is based on the financial impact of the disaster only and not on any actual property damage.

These loans have an interest rate of 4 percent for businesses and 2.625 percent for private nonprofit organizations, a maximum term of 30 years, and are available to small businesses and most private nonprofits without the financial ability to offset the adverse impact without hardship,” Garfield said.

By law, SBA makes EIDLs available when the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture designates an agricultural disaster. Secretary Tom Vilsack declared this disaster on October 28, 2015.

Businesses primarily engaged in farming or ranching are not eligible for SBA disaster assistance. Agricultural enterprises should contact the Farm Services Agency about the U.S. Department of Agriculture assistance made available by the Secretary’s declaration. However,

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HICKORY PL A INS (REMINDER) For people to call 870-854-3703 or email me (OpalCrider@centurytel.ne t) their News. Please call or send!!! If you want birthdays in my column and you know I don’t put them in, please let me know! I know people do things that we would all enjoy reading about. Not many let me know, so that’s why many weeks is about Me and Mine!

Good luck and praying good weather for the DAHS last season football game at Clarendon Thursday night(tonight)!

The “Ladies Drop By” will be Tuesday, Nov. 10th at the Hickory Plains Methodist Church at 1PM. Come join us, No AGENDA, we just have FUN! Charlotte Wrigley always make us laugh with updates on Olie and Lena. You have to be there to know what this is and enjoy the updates.

The Cross Roads Vol. Fire Dept. Annual Deer Hunters Breakfast, at the Fire Dept. Will be Sat. Nov. 14th and 21st, 7-9:30 a.m.

All U can eat buffet $5.

Come join us, great food and fellowship. Everyone knows we like to talk and it’s Not just me. HA! Henry Bush’s back surgery went great last Thursday. They ran late doing it, but it was worth the wait.

He told the doctor, he wanted him to get rid of the pain and he did. Thank you all for your Prayers.

Debbye Harrison and Paula Fulmer enjoyed a few days last week in Dallas with Shana Harrison.

Clara Clark’s surgery went great, no infection.

He did not know for sure until he got in there if there was any infection. So PRAISE GOD, she got her last hip. We came home Friday afternoon. She had one PT Friday. She does PT at home.

Continued prayers are appreciated.

Our niece, Sharon McCoy got here as we did Friday.

nurseries are eligible for SBA disaster assistance in drought disasters.

Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s secure website at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela.

Disaster loan information and application forms are also available from SBA’s Customer Service Center by calling (800) 659-2955 or emailing disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. Individuals who are deaf or hard‑of‑hearing may call (800) 8778339. For more disaster assistance information, or to download applications, visit http://www.sba.gov/disaster. Completed applications should be mailed to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.

She stayed the weekend with Aunt Clara. She, like her late Mom, Mary Bell (McArthur) Davis, is always busy doing things, never still. She did a lot for Aunt Clara. We put foods together Friday night and all four had supper at Clara’s.

Sharon made homemade cinnamon rolls Friday night. Thank you to Jim and Lynda Kirk for taking care of JB. Jim brought JB home Friday evening and he was glad to get home.

We had a little one, but had more at coffee time on Clara’s porch Saturday morning. HA! Saturday afternoon, Bob and I went to Maumelle HS football field to watch our grandson play football. He plays for the Benton Titans.

This was a Super Bowl for a lot of teams. Nov. 14th the teams, Caleb’s and others will play in State Competition. We enjoyed seeing all “Cochran Seven”. Caleb’s team lost, but it’s not all about winning or losing, it’s about playing your best, respect, good sportsmenship, having fun and praying no one gets hurt.

Parents everywhere sure need to learn this!!!!!! If there is a Brat on the team, that is usually cause they are raised that way but the parents and it’s all about winning, so the parents push!

Sunday, our Daddy, KJ McArthur was gone 22 years. Bob made us homemade pizza Sunday for lunch together at Clara’s.

Sharon went home Sunday evening.

Carl Weaver and Adrienne White came over Sunday to study. Carl only comes home from UAMS every other weekend. We enjoy seeing them. They came back Monday and I cooked them lunch.

Our dear, precious, late Mr. Bob Treadway had been gone seven years Nov. 1st. He will always be missed. They broke the mold when God made him!

He was a true friend to our family and to all he knew. A fun memory Mr. Marvin and Mrs. Geraldine Speight and I have of Mr. Bobis he’d come to HPOS most afternoons. He’d get a pint of ice cream, warm it a little in the microwave and sit there and eat it and visit with us.

Our grandson, Christian Weaver was back Monday afternoon. He and Papaw always fit several games of Cribbage in. Christian has to enjoy, cause hunting season is near. Papaw won’t be around every day.

I had a great day Tuesday. I finally went to have coffee with Ms. Maxine Walters (Mimi). I missed Curtis Hamric (he was by earlier), but got to see Tammy Hamric and Lori (Walters) Beard, daughter of John Walters. I have not seen Lori since she and her husband, Jeff moved home for WV. When I left there, I went to visit Ludene Treadway. I came on home, to enjoy time with Mary Holcomb for coffee time on Clara’s porch. Bob and Clara was already visiting with her.

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.10 a.m.1:30 p.m..

Have a Good Week In The Lord!

Happy Birthday Nov. 12th to Gerald Bone & Chad Stallings!

Happy Birthday Nov. 15th to Chris Harrison!

Happy Birthday Nov. 16th to Bobby Treadway!

Happy Anniversary Nov. 16th to Betty & Donnie Covington !

Happy Birthday Nov. 17th to Teddy Ashmore!

For we live by believing and not by seeing. 2 Corinthians 5:7, NLT

McClelland Day came finally with 34 enjoying good food and visiting. It was with sadness that 6 names were recorded as having died since October ,2014. They were Joe Bob, Jr. (Joey) and Sherry Christmas Hicks, Bobby Hicks, Tommy Vincent, W.R. Hollingsworth and Mac Lacefield.

Emily Cooper spent Saturday in Searcy with her mom, Leisa Watkins.

Son Steve of Copperas Cove,Tex. is to come Saturday, with Stan coming Monday to get at this abundance of leaves, I hope, and a few other “Mama Do” jobs. You know kids love to work, so I indulge them.(I’m smiling) Larry Peebles and Jerry Pendergist were over Saturday. Reckon it may have been about the soon to be DUCK Season? Though Cache River is pretty low.

Is anyone out this way interested in working the 2 hours a day at the Post office?

It is about to be posted again. (2 hours Monday thru Friday and 4 on Saturday)Come by between 11 am and 1 pm and talk to Theresa. I don’t know the

pay scale , but it would buy your snuff, I’d guess.

I had only 3 Trick or Treaters, but they were a joy to have. Hayden and Chloe Cooper and Peyton Clark.

Bretton, Lily and John ,where were you? That is the 6 children that live in Gregory. Some 10 to26 played at our house almost daily when ours were here. Sad, now.

David and Gatha Oltman of Monticello visited her parents, O.B. and Helen Fields during the weekend.

The Fields were at Monticello on Monday and Tuesday for the surgery of the Oltman’s daughter in law.

The Hypsion club invites you to join them at the Cotton Plant Cemetery Monday ,Nov. 9th at 2pm for their Veteran’s Day service. Then for refreshments at the Club House. Veterans, you are asked to please come and let us show our appreciation for your service to our beloved America! Wherever you live.

--Do some of you wonder why The Tamale Factory came to be in Gregory?

Well, some years ago George P. Eldridge started

making tamales in Augusta and took them to his Doe’s Eat Place in Little Rock. If I recall correctly some man came and wanted to buy the equipment ,so George sold it with the agreement that he could still purchase tamales for Doe’s from him. Well, the dude sold it without consulting George!! What to do?

He had his house kitchen fixed to the approval of the Health Dept. Shirley Western, who had been making them thru the changing of owners came out to Gregory and made them. Horace Willis helped her. Now here is the “Why The Tamale Factory”: pristine clean Shirley would not let George in his own kitchen without a hairnet!!! Even ran me out when I was just wanting to see the set-up!! Shirley!!!

So, he came up with building the now café kitchen and it was used to make the tamales for some time—thus the name “Tamale Factory!” Then somehow the idea of what we have now evolved. So, you who love to come and eat here can thank ‘Miss Clean’ Shirley.

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NEW BETHEL NEWS Donna Kelly, Correspondent

We had some needed rain; however, it slowed down the harvest. We can’t have things as we like, especially when we need rain but just wish it would come when we wanted it.

I went to church on Sunday morning. We had a nice crowd. It was good to see those who have been under the weather from surgery and other illness. It was a good service.

Some of our people attended the revival at Morris

Chapel and said Brother Joe Mills did a good job.

Preaching some very good messages.

We have been doing very well. The nurses are coming 3 days a week and Kim and Sandy have been filling in coming over and changing bandages on John’s foot. The nurse came today and she said she sees progress. It is just a slow thing to heal.

Our little ones came over Saturday evening trick

or treating our subdivision.

We have several new families here and a few children.

John and I have been watching the World Series.

I always enjoy baseball. We all had softball when we were young and it was so much fun.

We extend our sympathy to the family of Dorothy Kocourek.

We wish everyone a good week even though we may see some more rain.

Upcoming conference to discuss nutrient management, edge-of-field monitoring MEMPHIS — Producers throughout Arkansas and neighboring states have an opportunity to learn about the latest developments in nutrient management and edge-of-field monitoring at an upcoming conference sponsored by the Soil and Water Conservation Society.

Nutrient Management and Edge of Field Monitoring: From the Great Lakes to the Gulf is a three-day conference being held Dec. 1-3 in Memphis. Farmers, conservation experts and researchers from around the country are invited to learn about innovative nutrient reduction strategies, activities and programs that have proven to be successful.

The conference will be held at the Sheraton Downtown Memphis Hotel, and will kick off Tuesday, Dec. 1 with a three-hour

“Healthy Soils for Healthy Water” symposium at 10 a.m. The conference will also feature three breakout tracks, focusing on research and monitoring results, the implications of those results for reducing nutrient loads and watershed project implementation.

More than 18 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in Soil and Water credit have been approved for this conference.

Deadlines for vendors are quickly approaching. The deadline for vendors to register an exhibit booth is Monday, Nov. 9. Attendees can register at any time before the conference, and attend either the Tuesday symposium, the remainder of the conference or both; fees range from $189$525 for Soil and Water Conservation Society members, from $209-$590 for non-

members and from $139-$240 for students.

Mike Daniels, extension nutrient management and water quality specialist for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, said the conference is an excellent opportunity for individuals involved in farming, water and soil conservation and research to learn about the current status of research, policy and government efforts in addressing nutrient losses to the Gulf of Mexico from agricultural landscapes within the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Basins.

“Concerns over nutrient loading to the Great Lakes and the Gulf of Mexico will continue to stimulate activity and effort to address the issue,” Daniels said. “This conference is bringing together farmers,

crop consultants, researchers, extension specialists, state and federal officials and non-government organizations from States within the Mississippi to collectively address nutrient losses from agriculture to the Gulf of Mexico. I believe this conference will help a diverse set of stakeholders see what others are doing, find common ground and goals and integrate their efforts into effective, voluntary solutions for all.”Individuals interested in attending the conference can learn more by contacting the Soil and Water Conservation Society at www.swcs.org or calling 515-289-2331, or contacting Mike Daniels at mdaniels@uaex.edu.

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FARM/HOME Arkansas Century Farm Program honors two Prairie County Farms

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

Week of Oct. 26 PRAIRIE COUNTY, ARK. - The Arkansas Century Farm Program, administered by the Arkansas Agriculture Department, inducted 58 new farms and families, during a Governor-led ceremony at the State Capitol on Thursday, October 29.

Since 2012, the Century Farm Program has recognized Arkansas farms of 10 acres or more owned by the same family for a century or more. Two Prairie County Farms were among inductees: Jacob DeVore Farm, established in 1900, and the Caviness Family Farm, established in 1892.

"It isn't easy to take care of a farm, let alone pass one down from generation to generation. Agriculture is the top industry in Arkansas, and I am committed to supporting it and helping it grow, as are Century Farm families," said Governor Asa Hutchinson.

"These families represent the hard work and dedica-

tion it takes to maintain a thriving marketplace for Arkansas products. It was my honor to welcome each of the 58 new families to the Century Farm program, and to thank them for adding to our rich agricultural heritage across generations," he continued.

The 58 inductee Century Farms are located in the following 31 Arkansas counties: Arkansas, Benton, Boone, Cleburne, Cleveland, Crawford, Dallas, Faulkner, Franklin, Greene, Hot Spring, Howard, Independence, Izard, Johnson, Little River, Logan, Lonoke, Madison, Monroe, Poinsett, Prairie, Pulaski, Searcy, Stone, Sharp, Scott, Van Buren, White, Woodruff, and Yell.

Including new inductees, 297 farms are currently recognized by the Century Farm Program.

Unfortunately, neither of the Prairie County families could attend the Inductee Ceremony.

The Arkansas Agriculture Department is honored to host this program and highlight the role that these family play in the agricultural heritage and history of Arkansas. Applications for 2016 Century Farms will open in February, 2016.

The Arkansas Agriculture Department is dedicated to the development and implementation of policies and programs for Arkansas agriculture and forestry to keep its farmers and ranchers competitive in national and international markets while ensuring safe food, fiber, and forest products for the citizens of the state and nation.

The Arkansas Agriculture Department offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Days of field work: 0 Top Soil Moisture: 100% Short Sub Soil Moisture: 100% Short Livestock Condition: Fair Main Activities: Much needed rainfall was received over the past weekend halting all fall harvesting. Rainfall totals ranged from 2.5 to 4" with minimal or no run off.

Crop Progress: Soybean: 95% Harvested Crop Condition: Soybean: 100% Fair Hay/Pasture: 100% Fair

Send News, Photographs, and Letters to the White River Journal PO Box 1051 Des Arc, AR 72040 wrjnews1@centurytel.net

Cotton Plant Food Pantry Grand Opening a success The grand opening of the Cotton Plant food pantry was held on October 9, 2015. Present for the grand opening were citizens of Cotton Plant and local, state and federal officials.

Many of the guests including former Federal Transportation Secretary Rodney Slater congratulated Mayor Ryland and staff on the opening and the successful operations of the food pantry.

Ms. Kathy Klass with USDA, Rural Utilities from Washington DC talked about the beginning of how the whole thing got started. She said that the food pantry in Cotton plant started with an effort by East Arkansas Enterprise Community’s effort to assist communities in the delta that had been identified as food deserts. Cot-

ton Plant was one of the communities that EAEC focused its efforts on supporting communities to put in a food pantry. She indicated that the conversation started about five years ago in Forrest City with Robert Cole, Director of EAEC, Lawrence McCullough, Director of USDA, Rural Development, Willard Ryland with Conserve Consultants, LLC and myself.

Lawrence McCullough, Director of USDA Rural Development in Little Rock echoed the sentiments of Ms. Klass and pledged further support of Mayor Ryland’s effort to improve this community. Arkansas Economic Development Commission was represented by Ms. Carol Bray. She said that she was glad that her agency was able to provide a portion of the funds

for the brick and mortar for the project. Mayor Ryland and Pantry Director, Ernestine Davis, talked about the special pilot project that the pantry participated in with the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas. Judge Charles Dallas spoke about the support that he had given to the city of Cotton Plant in serving as a primary sponsor of the construction of the pantry. He said that it will fill a void that the citizens of Cotton Plant is in great need of that’s been missing. The food pantry is open twice a month on the second and fourth Wednesday from 1:00 to 4:00 pm.

For more information about the pantry contact the food pantry's director, Ernestine Davis or Mayor Ryland at 870-459-2121.

USDA Honors Commitment, Rice Farmers to Receive Payments in November WASHINGTON, D.C. Yesterday, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that nearly 1 million farmers will receive safety-net payments from the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs beginning next month. Established as part of the 2014 Farm Bill, this new program ensures producers are protected from marketplace events resulting in unexpected drops in crop prices and revenues.

The 2014 Farm Bill eliminated previous direct payments and outlined new ARC and PLC provisions.

This transition has not worked as well for rice growers as it has for other commodities. The timing of the transition meant that 2014 crop year payments would not be made until late 2015. Combined with the drop in commodi-

ty prices, producers have had to repay production costs twice and obtain financing at least once by the end of the 2015 season.

These concerns were outlined in a letter to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack from USA Rice Federation Chairman Dow Brantley and USA Rice Producers' Group Chairman John Owen in January 2015. The letter also proposed that both long and medium grain rice prices be determined based on the final prices respectively for the calendar year and payments be made in October - consistent with other covered commodities. Secretary Vilsak responded positively to the request, agreeing to accelerate the payments.

"This new safety-net payment program made possible by the 2014 Farm Bill will benefit rice farmers who have been impact-

ed by unpredicted market forces," said USA Rice Chairman Dow Brantley.

"While the need for these payments is unfortunate, the timely manner in which USDA is dealing with them is welcome."

The ARC/PLC programs allow producers to continue production for the market by making payments

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Windham receives development award The Arkansas Community Development Society presented one of its highest awards last week to Tony Windham, the University of Arkansas System’s Associate Vice President for Agriculture-Extension and Director of the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service.

The Friend of the Arkansas Community Development Society Award was presented to Windham Oct. 22, during the group’s 2015 conference. The award is given in recognition of extraordinary service or support for the practice of community development in Arkansas, Mark Peterson, professor of community and economic development with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, said.

In her introduction of Windham, ACDS Awards Chairperson Whitney Horton touched on many of the contributions the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service has made to the state, including: 4-H Clubs touch 143,000 Arkansas youth annually, providing them with hands-on experience through community service projects to develop them into next-generation leadership for rural communities.

LeadAR, a two-year leadership program, has trained more than 440 community leaders who are found in the House and the Senate, on local school boards, in city and county government, business and industry and non-profits.

Breakthrough Solutions, a community development program, began as VISION 2010 when 2010 was well into the future. It was conceived of and directed by Mark Peterson and implemented through partnerships with the most community development oriented companies and or-

Tony Windham ganizations in the State. It is an award-winning strategic planning model that takes asset-based development to the next level.

Breakthrough Solutions builds on its VISION 2010 predecessor which involved over 9,000 citizens in community development initiatives in 21 communities, generated over $70 million in local funds invested, grants, appropriations, and taxes, and involved 20 Breakthrough Solutions Partner organizations. ACDS has an ongoing partnership with Breakthrough Solutions as well.

“I was honored to accept this award on behalf of our Community and Economic Development faculty and staff,” Windham said. “I consider being recognized by our partners in community development as proof of our relevance and contribution to our stakeholders.”

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers all its Extension and Research programs and services without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Register now for Annual Arkansas Rice Meeting The Arkansas Rice Federation’s Annual Meeting is a premier event held to connect rice growers, merchants and millers.

This event is the largest gathering of rice farmers and industry representatives from Arkansas River Valley to Mississippi Delta, from Louisiana to Missouri.

Register today. It will be held Feb. 5, 2016 at the Convocation Center in Jonesboro.

The program will include:

A rice industry trade show highlighting numerous rice related vendors, products, services, equipment and technology Valuable industry updates and insights from agriculture leaders including Secretary of Agriculture, Wes Ward Breakout sessions featuring new technologies and techniques to increase farm efficiency Free lunch, door prizes and much more!

on a percentage of historical base production. Ninety-nine percent of long grain rice farms and 94 percent of medium grain rice farms elected the PLC option. For more payment data and other program information visit www.fsa.usda.gov/arc-plc.

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Pee Wee Eagles First and Second Grade claim Championship at DeWitt

We are the Champions! The Des Arc Pee Wee Eagles First and Second Grade were declared champions of the 2015 season over Beebe 6-0 on a rainy Saturday morning, October 31 at DeWitt. This team of Eagles worked hard all year and has had a successful season. Congratulations to these youngsters! Pictured front row, left to right are: Hudson Goodman, Gabe Berry, Gabe Tipton, Hayden Stuckey, Cane Childers, Hunter Sanner. Second row, left to right are: Zack Hampton, Skylar Smith, Jamie Collins, Caeden Buckner, Aiden Payne (behind Gabe Berry),Jacques Reidhar, Sam Skarda, Daejon (D.J.) Washington, Chandler Dobbins, Braydon Knupp (kneeled behind trophy), Cole Hunt, and Ty Tallent.

Back row, l-r: Coach Dylan Tipton, Coach Rodney Dobbins, and Coach Brad Knupp.

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Isaiah Williams: Three Carries for 30 yards, 10 yards per carry, 15 tackles.

Daylon Conway: Seventeen Carries for 146 yards, Two Rushing TD’s, 8.58 yards per Carry, 12 Tackles, One Interception.

Jerrod Williams: Two Carries for Two Yards, One Yard per Carry, Four Tackles.

Noah Kennedy: Three Carries for Two Yards, 1.5 yards per Carry, One Fumble, Three Completions out of Five Attempts for 45 Yards, 58% Completion, One Passing TD, One Interception.

Jacob Adams: One Recption for 14 yards, One Reception for TD, Four Tackles.

Colt Covington: Nine Carries for 120 yards, Two Rushing TD, 13.3 Yards per Carry, Two Receptions for 31 Yards, 60 yards Punt Return Yards, Five Tackles, Three PBU, One Intercep-

The Des Arc Senior Eagles added another “W” to their statistics as they defeated Palestine-Wheatley 50-20 on Friday, October 30.

The Eagles will travel to Clarendon today, Thursday, November 5 at 7:00 p.m. This is the last conference game of the 2015 regular season.

The Eagles are looking ahead at the playoffs that will begin Friday, November 13. Des Arc is the second seed and will have their first playoff game at home and will play Walnut Ridge. The second round playoff game opponent will be determined after Friday evening. Playoff game location will be determined by seed ranking. Good luck to the Eagles in the playoffs.

Offensive and Defensive Stats for the PalestineWheatley game: Hayden Flud: Two Carries, 18 yards, Nine yards

Good yardage: Donald McCoy, #3 left, cuts to the right side of the field looking to run the sideline on Thursday, Oct. 29 The Des Arc Junior Eagles hosted the Junior Palestine-Wheatley Patriots on Thursday, October 29. The Jr. Eagles suffered a season end conference loss to the Patriots 29-22.

Palestine-Wheatley won the toss and elected to receive. The Jr. Patriots fumbled the football on their first drive with Des Arc recovering.

The Eagles failed to pickup a first down and turned the ball over on downs. Palestine-Wheatley returned the football to the endzone for the first score of the night. The Jr. Patriots were assessed a penalty and the two point conversion was denied.

The Jr. Eagles started their second drive of the evening at their own 38 yard line. Des Arc never got out of the starting gate for incurring penalties that forced the Jr. Eagles to punt the football on Fourth and 29 yards.

With two minutes left in the first quarter, the Jr. Patriots took one step forward, two steps back. A holding penalty, an incomplete pass and a loss of three yards at the hands of Berghan Taylor put the Jr. Patriots at fourth and 15 yards.

Will Kearby stopped the PW ball carrier after a Jr. Patriot pass completion for first and ten yards at the Eagles 28 yard line.

PW completed a pass with the PAT good at the 7:21 mark of the half to bring the score Jr. Patriots 13, Eagles 0.

Kearby returned the

football to the Des Arc 46 yard line for a first and ten.

Donald McCoy gained eight yards on his carry.

Jacob Moody picked up a first down at the PW 38 yard line.

At 5:05 left in the half, McCoy muscled his way down to the PW 27 yard line for the First down.

Moody and Kearby carried the football for a gain of four yards each and McCoy finished the run for a first down at the PW 14 yard line.

Cooper Roberts completed a pass to Jackson Morton for a gain of seven.

McCoy’s carry put the Eagles at First and goal at the two yard line. Moody finished with the TD at 2:19 left in the half. McCoy crossed the goal line for the two point conversion putting the Jr. Eagles score at 8 points.

Roberts kicked off for the Jr. Eagles.

Garrett Goodman stopped the PW ball carrier at the Des Arc 41 yard line.

With just 35 seconds left in the half, the Jr. Eagles called time out to discuss their next option. After the time out, Des Arc fumbled the football at the eight yard line with the Jr. Patriots on the recovery.

The PW offense was looking to score with a bold move of a pass deep in their own territory. Jackson Morton intercepted the pass down at the two yard line. McCoy ricocheted off the PW defenders for the touchdown.

Jackson Morton scored the two point conversion to

tion.

Trey Lee: Eight Carries for 30 Yards, Two Rushing TD’s, 3.75 yards per carry, Four Tackles.

Austin Weatherley: One Carry for Four Yards, Two yards per Carry, Five Tackles.

Tanner Estes: One Carry for Two Yards, Two Yards per Carry, One Tackle.

Johnny Gray: Two Tackles.

Jeffery Harrell-Three Tackles Ricky Parson: One Tackle.

Spencer Wrigley: Nine Tackles.

Clayton Nickelson: Five Tackles.

Jamie Norman: Three Tackles.

Mathew Tate: Five Tackles.

Total yardage for the Eagles was 399 yards. Total Rushing yardage was 354 yards and total Passing yardage was 45 yards.

Palestine-Wheatley had

Junior Isaiah Williams, #3 for the Sr. Eagles center, runs down the Hazen Hornet’s Logan Penn at the Des Arc 30 yard line in the game against Hazen.

Junior Eagles end 2015 season with loss to the Junior Patriots 29-22 put the Jr. Eagles in the lead 16-13.

The Jr. Eagles started the second half off with McCoy and Moody back to receive.

The Jr. Patriots tried an onside kick and was covered

by Blayne Cook of the Eagles.

Des Arc moved the football down to the Eagle 45 yard line. McCoy gained two yards but the next play put the Jr. Eagles at a loss of three yards for a third and eleven. PW intercepted an Eagle pass and ran the football back for a first and ten.

The Jr. Patriots was stripped of the ball with Morton on the recovery at the 50 yard line. Moody carried the football down to the 39 yard line of the Jr. Patriots. McCoy gained a first down after being tackled at the 18 yard line.

With 3:20 left in the third quarter, McCoy scored the touchdown putting the Jr. Eagles on top 22-13. The two point conversion was no good.

PW put real estate behind them as they carried the football down to the Eagle 33 yard line with Jeremiah Williams on the stop.

The Jr. Patriots scored the TD at the 1:51 mark with the two point conversion complete to pull their score within one of the Jr. Eagles, 22-21.

The Eagles began the fourth with a loss in the backfield of six yards for second and 16 yards. After an incomplete pass, the Jr. Eagles were forced to punt the ball away. With 3:22 left in the game, the Jr. Patriots completed a pass for a touchdown with the two point conversion putting them in the lead 29-22.

The Eagles were scratching and clawing for any yardage they could get.

On First and ten yards the Jr. Eagles fumbled the football with PW on the recovery.

Final score Des Arcc 22, Palestine-Wheatley 29.

The Jr. Eagles finish the season 5-3 in Conference play.The Freshmen have moved up to Senior High and will travel to Clarendon today, Thursday, Nov. 5 at 7:00 p.m.

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One of Eight Receptions made by Colt Covington, #18 left for the Eagles, during the Hazen Game Friday, October 23 at Des Arc. The Eagles will finish their 2015 regular season at Clarendon today, Thursday with kickoff at 7 p.m.

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Hootens.com Rankings Class 2A, Week 10, 2015 Copyright Hooten Publishing, Inc. 1. Rison (7-1) 2. Junction City (5-2) 3. McCrory (8-0) 4. Mount Ida (9-0) 5. Hector (9-0) 6. Des Arc (8-1) 7. Earle (8-1) 8. England (9-0) 9. Cross County (8-1) 10. Conway Christian (6-3) 11. Hazen (5-4) 12. Gurdon (5-4) 13. Lafayette County (7-2) 14. Brinkley (5-3) 15. Marked Tree (6-3)

16. Dierks (5-4) 17. Hermitage (3-3) 18. Hackett (8-1) 19. Murfreesboro (4-5) 20. Strong (4-5) 21. Spring Hill (4-5) 22. Parkers Chapel (3-5) 23. Bearden (2-6) 24. Walnut Ridge (5-4) 25. Salem (3-6) 26. Mountainburg (7-2) 27. Carlisle (4-5) 28. Poyen (6-3) 29. E. Poinsett County (3-6) 30. Magnet Cove (3-6) 31. Augusta (3-6) 32. Quitman (4-5)

33. Woodlawn (1-6) 34. Palestine-Wheatley (3-6) 35. Mineral Springs (1-7) 36. J.C. Westside (5-3) 37. Foreman (1-8) 38. Bigelow (1-7) 39. Clarendon (1-8) 40. Midland (1-8) 41. Union Christian (2-5) 42. Mountain Pine 1-8) 43. Magazine (1-7) 44. Decatur (1-7) 45. Marvell (0-9) 46. W. Yell County (0-8) 47. Cutter M. Star (0-9) 48. Rector (0-9)

GAME OF THE WEEK No. 7 Earle at No. 10 Cross County These teams tied with E. Poinsett County a year ago atop the 3-2A standings. Earle tries to win its first outright conference title Friday night since capturing the 3-3A crown in 2011. Cross County hasn't won back-to-back league titles since 1989-1990.

Earle jumped Cross County 50-6 last year. In a little more than four games this year, Cross County senior RB Anfernee Davis has topped 1,000 yards rushing. Freshman Wyatt Melton (6-3, 315) promoted last week to shore up an offensive line that averages 267 pounds per man. The Cross County defense allows 141 yards and 10 points per game, paced by senior linebacker and tackle leader Holden Byassee and senior linebacker Jerry Andrews. Cross County starts two sophomores in a secondary that will be tested by Earle sophomore QB Gerry Bohanon (1,500 passing yards) and speedy twin receivers Markese and Marcus Brown. Senior RB Richard Merritt has rushed for more than 1,600 yards. Sophomore LB Cortez Chase and senior LB Cortez Banks lead the Bulldogs in tackles. Cross County will honor 15 seniors on Senior Night. Earle, completely healthy for the first time since Week 1, will dress out nine seniors.

LAST WEEK Hootens.com picked 21 of 23 games (91 percent) involving Class 2A teams. It has correctly picked 205 of 242 (85 percent) for the season.

WEEK 10 PREDICTIONS (favored team in ALL CAPS followed by point spread) 6-2A Carlisle at MCCRORY (25) (Thurs.): No. 3 McCrory idle a week ago, while Carlisle junior QB Ty Golleher (899 yards rushing in 2015) ran 25 times for 121 yards and two TDs in a 44-12 Bison win over Clarendon. Junior Devon Kendrick added 67 yards and a TD on 11 attempts. McCrory should capture its first outright league title since sweeping the 3-2A in 2009.

DES ARC (42) at Clarendon (Thurs.): No. 3 Des Arc grabs the second playoff seed with a favorable draw to the quarterfinals or beyond. Senior big-play RB Colt Covington has rushed for 613 yards and eight TDs this fall. Senior RB Daylon Conway has carried 114 times for a team-high 881 yards and seven TDs. Junior LB Ontario Conway leads the Eagles in tackles.

Palestine-Wheatley at HAZEN (26) (Thurs.): No. 11 Hazen locks up the third playoff seed, likely draws scrappy (5-2A member) Poyen in the first round.

Marvell at BRINKLEY (42): Brinkley earns the fourth playoff seed and tries to duplicate its unlikely run of 2014 that ended in the quarterfinals at Earle.

AUGUSTA is open and its season over.

Sponsored each week by Just by a fingertip: Jr. Eagle Jackson Morton, #9 at left, is brought down after a pass reception and a gain of seven yards against Palestine-Wheatley. The Jr. Eagles were defeated by the Jr. Patriots in their last game of the 2015 regular season on their home turf.

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Green and White Alumni Basketball game is Friday at DAHS Gymnasium The Des Arc Lady Eagles Basketball will be hosting the Green and White Alumni Basketball game and chili supper this Friday, November 6 at the Des Arc High School Gymnasium.

Admission is $5.00 or for the game and dinner is $8.00. Supper includes chili, dessert and drink.

Tip off is at 4:30 p.m. with the Seventh grade girls, Jr. High Girls and the Senior Lady Eagles showcasing their skills.

At 6:30 p.m. the Alumni Green and White game will begin.

Lady Eagles Basketball Coach, Brittany Pilcher, invites everyone in the com-

munity to come out and see these ladies in action.

Pilcher said, “Once a Lady Eagle, Always a Lady Eagle! Come out and show your support for these ladies and the Lady Eagles Basketball teams. “ Proceeds will benefit the Lady Eagles Basketball teams.

Des Arc High School students gather to honor Cabot HS students who died in tragic auto accident

Running at State Cross Country meet: Alyssa Dohm, pictured above, will be running in the State Class 6-2A Cross Country meet at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs on Saturday afternoon, November 7. Alyssa will be competing against cross country runners from across the state. Alyssa is a Sophomore at Des Arc High School and has medaled several times for placing in the top percentile.

She is the daughter of Angela Dohm and Artie Dohm of Des Arc. She is the granddaughter of Rev. Elbert and Carole Pool and Elsie Dohm, all of Des Arc and the late Art Dohm, Sr. Good Luck, Alyssa!

Students at Des Arc High School gathered to pray for the families of four Cabot High School Students who were killed in a tragic auto accident over the weekend.

Over 50 students gathered around the flagpole on the Des Arc High School Campus Wednesday, November 4 for a moment of silence and prayer, led by Student Council President and a senior, Bailey Greenwood, The students prayed for peace and guidance through this time of sadness for the families and Cabot High School.

Most of these students wore red to show their support for Cabot High School

whose school colors are red, black and white.

The four students, Brooke Butler, 15, Sydney Shumate, 16, Codi Rice, 19 and Lexi Simpkins, 20, were tragically killed in a one vehicle accident.

According to Arkansas State Police, Simpkins, who was driving southbound on Highway 31 in White County, ran off the edge of the road and overcorrected, spinning the vehicle into a guardrail and a tree.

An 18-year old young woman of Lonoke died on I-40 this week of the same related cause.

Services for these students will continue

through the weekend. A memorial service was held at Cabot High School on Monday, November 2.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with these young girls families and their classmates at Cabot High School,” said Bailey.

“We just want them to know that we care.”

The 2016 Senior Class at DAHS knows what it is like to lose a classmate. Two years ago this month, Sarah Nell Jobe, a beautiful and vivacious young lady with an infectious smile, lost her life in a tragic auto accident.

Food Pantry Donation: Photo at left: These ag students from Hazen High School were at the Prairie County Food Bank on Friday afternoon, October 30, unloading the proceeds from the Food Drive that was held between Des Arc and Hazen schools. Hazen gathered 4,494 food items. Along with Des Arc Schools 6,968 food items, the Prairie County Food Bank has 11,462 canned and non-perishable food items. Photo at right: These trustees are sorting the canned goods so they may be placed on the shelves.

Lions Club Peace Poster contest offered to DAHS Seventh and Eighth graders

Financial Aid Night is Monday, November 16

The Des Arc Lions Club is sponsoring the Lions International Peace Poster Contest and is being offered to Seventh and Eighth grade students at Des Arc High School.

Contestants are asked to create a poster that visually communicates the contest theme “Share Peace.”

One International grand prize winner will receive

Financial Aid night will be held on Monday, November 16 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Des Arc High School Cafeteria for seniors and their parents.

Information will be available regarding local scholarships, the FAFSA, Student Loans, Pell Grants, Lottery and Institution

Pep Rally at Des Arc Elementary today The Des Arc Senior Eagles Football team, Cheerleaders and Band will be at the Des Arc Elementary School for a pep rally today, Thursday, November 5 beginning at 2:30 p.m.

The Senior Eagles will travel to Clarendon today, Thursday, to take on the Sr. Lions at 7:00 p.m.

This is the last game of the 2015 regular season and is a conference game.

Hooten’s Arkansas Football has predicted the Eagles will win the contest by 42 points over Clarendon.

Playoffs will begin Friday, November 13. Des Arc will host Walnut Ridge in the first round of playoffs.

Des Arc Fans are encouraged to come to the game and SUPPORT YOUR EAGLES!

$5,000 and an award. In addition, the grand prize winner, two family members and the sponsoring club president will attend an award ceremony.

The 23 merit award winners will each receive $500.00 and a certificate of achievement.

Posters are due before Friday, November 13.

LUNCH MENU Scholarships.

College representatives will be on hand to answer questions and provide information regarding academics, housing and scholarships available.

Parents and seniors are urged to attend this informative session.

2015-16 DAHS Basketball Schedule Date

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Green and White Game Riverview Tournament Glen Rose @Pangburn @Barton @Barton Marvell* @McCrory* Midland Tournament Palestine-Wheatley* @ Brinkley* Carlisle* @Woodlawn @Clarendon* Lonoke Tournament @Augusta* Hazen* Bradford Tounament @Kipp Delta* @Marvell* McCrory* @Palestine-Wheatley* Brinkley* @Carlisle @England Clarendon* Augusta* @Hazen* Kipp Delta* ** (Senior Night) District Tournament District Tournament Regional Tournament

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DES ARC SCHOOLS

Joyce Major, lunchroom supervisor at the Des Arc Schools, advises the following menus are scheduled for Monday-Friday, Nov. 9-13.:

Elementary Lunch

High School Lunch

MONDAY: Whole Grain Chicken Strips, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Grapes, Roll, Milk TUESDAY: Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Steamed Broccoli, Peaches, Yams, Millk WEDNESDAY: Chili, Whole Wheat Crackers, Carrot Sticks with Ranch, Oatmeal Cookie, Applesauce, Milk THURSDAY: Taco Salad, Lettuce, Tomato, Pinto Beans, Spanish Rice, Pears, Milk FRIDAY: Hamburger, Sweet Potato Tots, Sandwich Fixings, Pineapple, Milk

MONDAY: Chili, Cheese Sandwich, Carrot Sticks with Ranch Dressing, Fresh Fruit, Pears, Milk TUESDAY: Spaghetti, Tossed Salad with Dressing, Green Beans, Fresh Fruit, Pineapple, Roll, Milk WEDNESDAY: Crispitos, Blackeyed Peas, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Cocktail, Milk THURSDAY: Mini Corn Dogs, Coin Carrots, Steamed Broccoli, Fresh Fruit, Peaches, Milk FRIDAY: Cheeseburger, French Fries, Baked Beans, Sandwich Fixings, Pineapple, Fresh Fruit, Milk

Breakfast MONDAY: Whole Grain Pop

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Tarts or Cereal & Toast, Apple TUESDAY: Egg & Toast or Whole Grain Cereal & Toast, Pineapple

MONDAY: Biscuit and Sausage Pattie or Cereal & Toast, Apples TUESDAY: Biscuit and Gravy or Cereal & Toast, Pears WEDNESDAY: Breakfast Pizza or Cereal & Toast, Peaches THURSDAY: Donuts or Cereal & Toast, Pineapple FRIDAY: Yogurt and Graham Crackers or Cereal & Toast, Apples Served with Milk & Juice Choice of Hot Line, Chef Salad or Cold Cut Sandwich

WEDNESDAY: Whole Grain Pancakes or Whole Grain Cereal & Toast, Oranges THURSDAY: Whole Grain

Biscuit and Gravy or Whole Grain Cereal & Toast, Pears FRIDAY: Yogurt with Graham Crackers or Whole Grain Cereal & Toast, Fruit

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Land Transfers Warranty Deed Delmer Kreimeier and Paulette Kreimeier, Grantors, hand paid by Christopher A. Lindsey, Grantee, the following described real property lying

in the County of Prairie: Lots 12 and 13, Block 3, Kreimeier Addition, Prairie County, Arkansas.

Warranty Deed Knight’s Forestry Service, Inc., Grantor, hand paid by James Chandler

and Pam Chandler, the following lands located in Prairie County: A part of the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Section 33, T5N, R4W containing One Acre, more or less.

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, November 2, 2015: City Cases Patrick Seth Lantrip, Des Arc, charged with Careless/Prohibited Driving, Driver License Suspended for DWI-2, DWI-Second, Contempt of Court, No Liability Insurance and Failure to Pay Registration. Sentenced to Fine and Cost of $1155.00, Alcohol Education and MADD Classes and Seven Days Prairie County Jail.

Jonathan Crider, Beebe, charged with Theft of Motor Fuiel-Class A Misdemeanor and Failure to Appear on a Written Summons. Theft of Motor Fuel Guilty. Sentenced to Fine and Cost of $250.00, Ten Days Prairie County Jail with Credit for Six Days Served. Failure to Appear on a Written Summons plead Not Guilty. Hearing set for December 10, 2015.

Curtis L. Mansfield, Des Arc, charged with Criminal Mischief. Continued to November 9, 2015.

Wilbert Thomas, Marianna, charged with Contempt of Court-Probation Violation.

Failed to Appear. Issue Letter.

Brianna Jones, Des Arc, charged with Domestic Battering-Third Degree. Failed to Appear. Issue Letter.

Aaron D. Robinson, Des Arc, charged with Contempt of Court/Failure to Complete Community Service. Failed to Appear. Issue Letter.

Robert L. Trouten, Des Arc,

charged with Failure to Pay. Paid in Full.

Michekala Lantrip, Des Arc, charged with No Driver License. Failed to Pay. Issue Letter.

Joseph Dilworth, Cotton Plant, charged with Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver License-Class A Misdemeanor. Public Intoxication/Drinking in Public, Refuse Breathalizer and DWIFirst. DWI-First sentenced to Fine and Cost of $755.00, Alcohol and MADD Classes.

Public Intoxication, Refuse Breathalizer and Driving on Suspended Driver LicenseNolle Prossed.

Winter Holloway, Des Arc, charged with No Seat Belt and Possession of Controlled Substance. Defendant Appeared and Advised of Rights. Defendant Waived Rights and Plead Guilty. Sentenced to Fine and Cost of $605.00 and Six Months Driver License Suspension.

Jeremiah L. McMillen, Des Arc, charged with Discharge of Firearm City Ordinance Violation. Continued to November 9, 2015.

Tyler J. Paulman, Forrest City, charged with Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver License-Class A Misdemeanor, No Liability Insurance and Failure to Pay Registration Fee. Continued to November 16, 2015.

Devin Bonds, Des Arc, charged with Domestic Battering-Third Degree. Failed to Appear. Issue Letter.

Christopher Scott Whittaker, Des Arc, charged with Animal Control Violation x2.

Continued to November 9,

2015.

Lindy L. Price, Conway, charged with Failure to Pay. Failed to Appear. Issue Letter.

State Cases Utevia L. Nunn, Des Arc, charged with No Liability Insurance and Failure to Pay. Case Review.

Brandon Curtis, Des Arc, charged with Exceeding Posted Speed 75 MPH/55 Zone.

Bond Forfeited.

Billy R. Nuckles, Pleasant Plains, charged with Exceeding Posted Speed 68 MH/55 Zone. Continued to November 9, 2015.

Edward Martin Flanigan, Ward, charged with Failure to Pay. Paid in Full.

Patrick Seth Lantrip, Des Arc, charged with Failure to Register Vehicle/Expired Tags and Driving on DWI Suspended License. DWI Suspended License sentenced to Fine and Cost of $285.00. Failure to Register Vehicle Nolle Prossed.

Brian T. Sanner, Des Arc, charged with Expired Truck Registration and Weight Violation. Continued to November 9, 2015.

Johnny E. Henderson, Newport, charged with Driver in Possession of Intoxicating Beverage while Driving. Bond Forfeited.

Kyle Shane Griffin, Des Arc, charged with Exceeding Posted Speed. Bond Forfeited.

Bobby D. Jones, Ward, charged with Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver License-Class A Misdemeanor and Public Intoxication/Drinking in Public. Bond Forfeited. Sentenced to Two Days Commu-

2015

Solving Arkansas’ Foster Care Crisis

Prairie County Courthouse News The following information was obtained from the records in the County Clerk’s office at the Prairie County Courthouse in Des Arc and DeValls Bluff on Tuesday, November 3, 2015:

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Roy Miller, Jr., Des Arc, charged with Failure to Pay. Failed to Pay. Issue Warrant.

Shannon G. Bryant, Des Arc, charged with Exceeding Posted Speed 80 MPH/55 Zone. Bond Forfeited.

Derek Graham, Des Arc, charged with Expired/No Driver License. Continued to November 9, 2015.

Judy C. Clark, Hazen, charged with Exceeding Posted Speed 80 MPH/55 Zone.

Failed to Appear. Issue Letter.

Jim F. Vent, Hazen, charged with Failure to Pay Registration Fee. Failed to Appear.

Issue Letter.

Gary J. Bass, Des Arc, charged with Contempt of Court/Failure to Compelte Community Service. Bond Forfeited.

April Dawn Zuber, North Little Rock, charged with Contempt of Court/Failure to Complete Community Service. Continued to November 23, 2015.

Leon B. Holland, Lonoke, charged with No Seat Belt.

Bond Forfeited.

Allie Dawn Whittaker, Des Arc, charged with Theft of Property. Guilty. Sentenced to Fine and Cost of $250.00, 25 Days Prairie County Jail with 20 Days Suspended and Ten Days Community Service.

Paul Rogers, Des Arc, charged with Criminal Mischief. Guilty. Sentenced to Fine and Cost of $250.00, 25 Days Prairie County Jail with 20 suspended and Ten Days Community Service.

Did you know that 7,698 entered the children Arkansas foster care system last year?

As of August 2015, there were 4,387 children in foster care systems in Arkansas. At the same time there were only 2,940 foster home beds.

Governor Asa Hutchinson says that foster care is one of the biggest crises facing Arkansans today.

It is difficult for the state to find foster homes for brothers and sisters to stay together. So through no fault of their own, these children are often separated from the only family they have left.

But YOU can help! Your gift to the Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches will help keep more of these brothers and sisters together. More than 75% of the children we now care for at the Ranches are here with their brother or sister.

Thanks to the Sheriffs of Arkansas and the generosity of donors, the Ranches provide a safe place for these boys and girls to call home for however long they need. Many of these children have arrived at the Ranches with nothing more than a garbage bag full of old clothes and a broken heart. But YOU can make a difference today by making a gift to the Ranches.

YOUR gift will help more brothers and sisters like these stay together. YOU can give children more

than a warm bed and three meals a day. YOU can give them a home. And a houseful of people who care – not only for them – but about them. YOU can give them a second chance and hope for a brighter tomorrow.

Please consider how YOU can help keep more children together this year with a gift to the Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches.

The houseparents hear many heartbreaking stories from the boys and girls. But hearing the words “thank you” from a child melts their hearts and gives them hope to continue on!

YOU can make that possible by becoming a Hope Builder with a monthly gift to the Ranches. Just select the monthly option with your gift, and it will be automatically processed each month. It’s a simple and secure way that YOU can show your commitment to caring for Arkansas’s foster children.

Winter 2015 Ranch Report The Winter 2015 Issue of the Ranch Report is now available at their website.

In this issue, there is an update from a former Ranch resident, an interview with one of thehouseparents, a report on the 20th Annual Arkansas Children's Award Dinner, and an update from CEO Nancy Weaver.

Mailing address is: Arkansas Sheriffs' Youth Ranches PO Box 3964 Batesville, AR 72503

Prairie County Jail Count The following inmates are currently incarcerated in the Prairie County Jail at Des Arc, according to Sheriff Gary Burnett, as of Tuesday, November 2, 2015: Linam, Jeffrey, 20, Commitment. Intake date July 6, 2015.

Paulman, Tyler Jacob, 24, charged with Possession of Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver, Failure to Pay Registration Fee, Driving on Expired Driver License, and Driving Without Insurance. Intake date August 15, 2015.

Larkan, Johnathan W., 37, Commitment. Intake date September 12, 2015.

Langhorn, Necko Damein, 25, charged with Rape and Sexual Abuse-Second Degree.

Intake date September 15,

2015.

Capshaw, Amanda Deshe, 37, charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Expired Driver License, No Turn Signal, Possession of Controlled Substance and Possession with Intent to Manufacture. Intake date Spetember 25, 2015.

Moore, Antonio Sirdell, 27, Commitment. Intake date October 4, 2015.

Reitz, Dennis Scott, 52, charged with Probation Violation. Intake date October 4, 2015..

Baker, Jamarsae D., 22, Commitment. Intake date October 3, 2015.

Basart, Amber Dawn, 27, Commitment. Intake date October 6, 2015.

Blake, Terrence Rene, 58, charged with Failure to Ap-

pear. Intake date October 30, 2015.

Dietrich, Jay Steven, 40, Commitment. Intake date November 2, 2015.

Landon, Nivia Shantell, 31, acharged with Failure to Appear. Failure to Pay Registration Fee and Driving without Insuranec. Intake date October 30, 2015.

Lane, Krystal Lnn, 34, charged with Failure to Appear. Intake date October 29, 2015.

Anderson, Michael C., 35, charged with Parole Violation and Failure to Comply. Intake date October 30, 2015.

James, Courtney L., 52, charged with Non-Support.

Intake date October 29, 2015.

Burks, Demarkus, 19, charged with Domestic Battery-Third Degree and Parole

Violation. Intake date October 29, 2015.

Kelly, Christopher, 20, charged with Battery-Thrid Degree and Parole Violation.

Intake date October 29, 2015.

Allen, Wallace, 69, charged with Criminal Trespass and Terroristic Act. Intake date October 28, 2015.

Saxton, Anthony K., 47, charged with Failure to Comply. Intake date November 2, 2015.

Cullins, Shernard Antwan, 3, charged with Failure to Appear. Intake date October 28, 2015.

Brewer, Frederick D., 25, charged with Failure to Pay Fine and Cost. Intake date October 28, 2015.

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ACCEPTING BIDS City of Des Arc is accepting bids on property at 406 Main Street, Des Arc, Ar 72040.

(Former Burgess Furniture Location) Legal Description: Lot 11 of Block 21 of Watkins Survey to the City of Des Arc, Northern District of Prairie County, Arkansas.

Sealed bids should be sent to Mayor’s Office, P. O. Box 389, Des Arc, AR 72040 or brought to City Hall.

Bids must be received by noon November 17, 2015. Bids will be opened at the regular City Council meeting on November 17, 2015, at 7:00 p. m.

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In the Circuit Court of Prairie County, Arkansas NORTHERN DISTRICT CIVIL DIVISION Merchants & Planters Bank.............................................Plaintiff VS No. CV-2015-16 Estate of Tommy Lynn Godair Lisa Godair and Daniel Stansberry Her husband; Susan Andrews and Rick Andrews, her husband; Floyd Tillman Godair, III WARNING ORDER To: Daniel Stansberry 7677 W. Paradise, Apt. 1074 Peoria, AZ 85382 Daniel Stansberry, Defendant, is warned to appear in this court within thirty (30) days from the date of first publication hereof and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff, Merchants & Planters Bank. which complaint seeks an in rem only judgment against the defendant to foreclose a lien in real property. Said lands are located and situated in Prairie County, Arkansas, to-wit: Lot Eight (8), Griffin Subdivision of Section Three (3), Township Four (4) North, Range Five (5) West, Northern District of Prairie County, Arkansas.

Upon failure of the Defendant to answer as hereinabove set forth the complaint filed herein will be deemed to be admitted or the Defendant will be otherwise barred from asserting of his legal rights.

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Keep hats on - don’t raise glasses yet; USPS delivery continues “late” Above heading references a front page article in the 9/10/15 Journal which complemented the US Postal Service (with a “Hats Off ” headline) on its achievement of “next-day delivery” of the Sept. 3 Journal to ten towns, including Alma in NW Arkansa, on Friday, Sept. 4 (first column in chart below).

What’s point of this USPS delivery tracking ?

To show both WRJ subscribers and certain others, that the postal service is very capable of NEXT DAY delivery of papers on Fridays ! The chart below shows that Friday, 9/4 (9 weeks ago) was the last time, however, it was done! Prior to that Sept 4, Friday-delivery had been accomplished on 6 different occasions: May 8, Jun 5, June 19, June 26, July 24, July 31. Since Sept. 4, Saturday-delivery (2-day) has been 90% accomplished on 3 occasions: Sept 10, Oct. 1, Oct. 29 (yellow highlighted columns) USPS’ only explanation for the inconsistency in deliveries has been that “postal employes (at NLR Distribution Center) need more Education in handling tub containers”, actually the postal service’s own provided means by which the Journals are mailed. To date, employees have had 6+ months to receive that “education”.

Deliveries requiring 4 days or longer are shown in RED color (colors seen online only).

TOWN / DATE RECV’D: Alma Beebe Cabot Carlisle Conway Jacksonville Lonoke North Little Rock Searcy Sherwood Stuttgart / Ulm Ward

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1. Lonoke subscribers received Sept 17 paper Sat., Sept 26 (9-day delivery).

2. Stuttgart and Ulm subscribers received Sept. 24 paper Thurs., Oct. 1 and Mon., Oct. 5, respectively (7 and 11-day deliveries).

3. Jacksonville subscribers received Oct. 8 paper Thurs., Oct 15 (7-day delivery) 4. At least one North Little Rock subcriber had still not received Oct. 1 Journal as of 11/4 (35 days and counting) !

D ES ARC & G IFFITHVILLE D ELIVERIES It’s only fair that the Journal accept ITS responsibility for papers delivered locally. Several factors (including actual hour paper is finished Wednesday night / early Thursday morning, mechanical press problems in Stuttgart, delay in 8:00 am receipt of papers from Stuttgart, getting required reports to local postmaster, and exact time RR carriers leave PO) ... these all impact on time Journals get placed into the PO boxes, delivered to stores and what day (Thursday or Friday) they reach subscribers on routes. An extremely tight Thursday morning schedule leaves little, if any, margin for error).

To circumvent Saturday or later postal delivery to Griffithville subscribers, papers are taken directly to that PO

by Journal staff before it closes 1:00 pm Thursday, or by NLT 10:00 am Friday morning deadline.

NOTE: To avoid late postal delivery . . . Get the Journal “ONLINE” and read the paper on Thursdays. In meantime, be assured that we ARE still pursuing improved delivery from the USPS!

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Judge Mike Skarda seeking re-election Looks back on recent projects Mike Skarda of Des Arc announces his candidacy for re-election to the office of Prairie County Judge.

Skarda was first appointed county judge on January 16, 2007, to serve out the unexpired term of former County Judge, Butch Calhoun after Calhoun took an appointment from then Gov. Mike Beebe.

In 2010, Skarda was elected to the office and has served as Prairie County Judge since January, 2011.

Skarda said, “It has been an extreme honor to serve the citizens of Prairie County and I look forward to serving another term.�

Judge Skarda said, “I proud of my record and of the many capital improvement projects we have completed as well as those currently in progress.�

One project Judge Skarda takes pride in is the new Prairie County Jail facility at Des Arc which is nearing completion and will be operational in a few weeks.�

Judge Skarda worked closely with Des Arc High School officials to obtain the Presbyterian Church for use as a county library.

The church property joins school property.

Skarda then successfully appealed to the Presbyterian leadership to preserve the beautiful stained glass windows for future generations to enjoy. “Those windows are an invaluable asset to the city that would have been gone forever without our joint effort.�

The windows were slated to be relocated to a church in Lousiana that had been devastated by Hurricane Katrina. “This library is a project that we hope to complete in the near future,� Skarda said.

Other on-going restoration projects continue at both Prairie County courthouses. “Before one project can be completed, we are looking for a grant to begin another,� said Skarda. “The portico at the

courthouse in Des Arc has recently undergone a renovation and I would also ask that you notice the beautiful landscaping recently added. This project was spearheaded by Lonna Rhodes, a beautiful and talented Master Gardener from DeValls Bluff. Lonna was also responsible for the attractive landscaping at the DeValls Bluff courthouse grounds,� stated Skarda.

One of the main functions of the county judge’s office is to build and maintain a network of 600 miles of roads and bridges which are spread over an area of 676 square miles, Judge Skarda related.

Judge Skarda credits the road departments under the direction of Billy Don Johnson and Danny Tenison for an outstanding job of keeping Prairie County roads some of the best in the state.

While the Prairie County road system is a continual work in progress, Skarda noted that several projects have recently been completed including an approximate 10 mile span on Old Highway 11.

Fricker Road, a two-year, two mile new construction project, was completed in the DeValls Bluff area and Jackson Street, just outside of Hazen, has also been completed.

Biscoe Farm Road, Brasfield Road and Sand Hill Road were three year procjects that have been wrapped up.

Cross Roads Road, an ongoing project connecting Highways 11 and 13, was completed with the final two miles of new construction.

Other road projects completed include Letchworth Road, Bell Road, and Raft Creek Road.

Bridge Projects include the removal of two fourspan bridges on Timmerman and Jasper Roads. A two-span bridge was also recently removed on Foulkes Road.

Skarda said, “Our rural

volunteer fire departments are among Prairie County’s greatest assets. He, along with OEM Director Sandra Patterson and the Prairie County Quorum Court work closely with the fire departments to obtain grants for equipment and rural water delivery systems.

Skarda explained that the county judge serves as the chief executive officer of the county and is responsible for authorizing and approving the disbursement of all appropriated county funds. “Prairie County has faced some struggles in the past but by working closely with the Prairie County Budget Committee and other elected officials, significant progress has been made in restoring financial stability in the county,� he said. “Prairie County is a wonderful place to live, “ said Skarda. “I am grateful that I was able to grow up and also to raise my children here. I feel privileged to work for the people of Prairie County and I want to continue to serve you.�

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