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Community Events Calendar Wednesday January 30 Hazen Senior Halth & Wellness Center National State Bingo 12:30p.m. Bingo Hazen Public Library 11:00a.m.12:00p.m. Thursday January 31 Hazen Hornets VS Poyen Hornets Nest 7G, JB, SRS 4:30p.m. Des Arc Eagles VS Midland Eagles Nest TBA Saturday February 2 Busy Hands EHC Chili Supper Cross Roads Fire Department 4:30p.m.-6:30p.m. Tuesday February 4 Hazen Chamber of Commerce Meeting 6:30p.m.-7:30p.m. BancorpSouth Biscoe City Council Meeting Biscoe City Hall 7:00p.m. Tuesday February 12 DeValls Public Library Bingo 11:30a.m.12:30p.m.
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Wishes do come true... Addysynne Leach (center), better known as Addy, was told her wish to go to Disneyworld was granted by Make A Wish Foundation volunteers Terri Tudor and daughter, Maraye. Addy was born with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (she was born with half a heart). She has been through 3 open heart surgeries, her first at only a few days old. Addy is the daughter of Jared Leach and Sidney Barnhill. (Photo courtesy of Candace Marcum.)
PC Extension sets annual PAT dates The Prairie County Cooperative Extension Service will be holding its annual Private Applicator Training (PAT) for certification or re-certification for the restricted use pesticide (RUP) license during February and March. This license is required by the Arkansas State Plant Board in order to purchase restricted use pesticides such as Atrazine. 2-4D etc. and is for private use only, not for commercial applications. Those affected will receive notification from the Arkansas State Plant Board approximately one month prior to the expiration of the current license. Payment for the license must be sent to the Arkansas State Plant Board along with the application form after attending the PAT training. This year anyone can apply for a five year RUP license, but the option of paying only one year at a time for the license will be available. The applicator training itself is a totally separate expense from the license and will cost $20.00 to reimburse the Extension's cost of educational materials, etc. This payment
goes directly to Extension and can be made by either cash or check made payable to the Prairie County Extension Service. Payment should be brought to the PAT meeting. The date and location for the PAT training in Prairie County is as follows: *Thursday, February 7, 2019 at the Prairie County Fairgrounds. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. *Thursday, March 7, 2019 at the Prairie County Fairgrounds. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Participants must be on time and attend the entire training in order to be certified. These will be the only classes for Prairie County this year, but trainings will be held in other Arkansas counties. The Extension Service has a list of other county meetings. Those who do not attend the training will have to make arrangements with the State Plant Board to take an exam to obtain a license. There are no exams with the county pesticide applicator trainings.
Quorum Counrt Meeting Annex Building in Des Arc 6:00p.m.
by Lisa Mills On Thursday, January 24, the DeValls Bluff City Council held a special meeting to discuss the current police situation and need for a dog pound and dog catcher. Present for the meeting were Mayor Brooks C a s t l e b e r r y , Treasurer/Recorder Pam Del Giorno and Council members Raymond Watson, Richard Henry, Carol Griffin, Marie Flanagan, Alice Metcalf and Shirley Goff. Mayor Castleberry opened the meeting by asking the council if they preferred hiring city police officers or letting the Prairie County Sheriff's Department continue to police the city. Alderman Alice Metcalf answered, "The budget allows for 80 hours per week for city police." Alderman Shirley Goff stated, "We need our own
police. The county has done an excellent job, but they might not always be available right away in an emergency." Sheriff Rick Hickman answered by saying, "I'm all for the city hiring your own police but you need to make sure all applicants are thoroughly checked out and investigated. It's sad to say but there are a lot of bad officers out there who prey on small towns." After Alderman Metcalf stated that she believed the city could easily afford their own officers if the funds were managed correctly, her motion was approved to hire two city police officers. Mayor Castleberry stated that two applications have been received so far. A motion was approved to continue advertising. A committee was formed to review and interview applicants. The commit-
tee consists of Mayor Castleberry, Alderman Richard Henry and citizen Bob Johnson. Mayor Castleberry told the council that he had been in contact with Hazen's dog catcher, Tony Sayger, concerning the DeValls Bluff’s need for a dog catcher and a new shelter. He recommended the city hire Sayger on a part-time basis as dog catcher for the city. The motion was approved to hire Sayger. Mayor Castleberry recommended making needed repairs at the old animal shelter. Alderman Marie Flanagan asked if that was cheaper than building a new shelter. Mayor Castleberry stated that the concrete pad, the framework, and water availability was still there so it would be cheaper. A motion was approved to begin repairs on the old shelter.
Locals graduate from ASU JONESBORO – Arkansas State University has released the list of students who were awarded diplomas on the undergraduate and graduate levels during the 2018 fall commencement ceremony Dec. 8 in the First National Bank Arena on campus. The list of graduates from the Grand Prairie area by county are:
Lonoke, Carlisle, Brad David Horn, Specialist in Education, Educational Leadership Lonoke, Carlisle, Jordan Emerald Sheets, Bachelor of Science, Health Studies Lonoke, Carlisle, Lindsey Noelle Strickland, Bachelor of Science, Global Supply Chain Management Lonoke, Lonoke, William Brad Huffer,
Master of Science in Education, Educational Leadership Prairie, Des Arc, Rachel E. Rigney, Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Nursing Prairie, Des Arc, Lainey M. Stanley, Bachelor of Science, Management Prairie, Hazen, Kalyn Victoria Boothe, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education.
ASU to hold 25th annual Agribusiness Conference Arkansas State University’s annual Agribusiness Conference this year will celebrate its 25th year of providing timely information and agricultural policy education to farmers, agribusiness professionals, students and educators across the Mid-South. The 2019 conference, on Wednesday, Feb. 13, will focus on farm management, the economics and politics of trade and farm policy, and commodity and credit markets, according to Dr. Bert Greenwalt, professor of agricultural economics and conference director. On-site registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. in AState’s Fowler Center, 201 Olympic Dr. Lunch will be served in the First National Bank Arena, 217 Olympic Dr., at noon. Afternoon sessions end at 3:30 p.m. The morning general session features four speakers and a panel discussion: -- Ted Glaub, founder and manager/broker at Glaub Farm Management, LLC, will give insights he has gleaned from a 40-year
career in professional farm management. -- Jim Wiesemeyer, Washington policy analyst for Farm Journal Media, will discuss the impact of the 2018 election on agriculture and the rural economy. -- Amanda Countryman, associate professor of agricultural economics at Colorado State University, will review the theory and history of U.S. trade policy and how current events are impacting farmers and agribusiness. -- Keith Coble, professor of agricultural economics at Mississippi State University, will discuss the lessons learned from the 2018 farm bill debate. The luncheon speaker, Tyne Morgan, is host of "U.S. Farm Report," a nationally televised program that focuses on agriculture and agribusiness. Morgan is a native of Missouri. Afternoon special-interest sessions include commodity market updates for rice, cotton, and poultry and beef, plus a session on credit, tax, and legal issues for agricultural lenders and producers.
The conference qualifies for continuing education credits according to the guidelines of the Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy, Arkansas Certified Crop Advisors and Arkansas Agricultural Consultants, and the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers. Joining the College of Agriculture to sponsor the conference are: The Judd Hill Foundation, AgHeritage Farm Credit Services, Allenberg Cotton Co., Arkansas Farm Bureau, Arvest Bank, BASF, Busch Agricultural Resources, LLC, Engines, Inc., Farm Credit Midsouth, Glaub Farm Management, Greenway Equipment Inc., Helena AgriEnterprises, LLC, National Land Realty, Ozark Mountain Poultry, Quattlebaum, Grooms & Tull PLLC, Riceland Foods, Inc., RiceTec, Inc., and USA/Arkansas Rice. Admission to the conference and luncheon is free, but pre-registration is encouraged. Online registration is available at AState.edu/agribusconf.
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Larry James Grady Larry James Grady passed away on January 23, 2019, surrounded by his family. Larry was born at home in Hazen, Arkansas in 1941 to Lela Mae Livesay Grady and Socratus "Crate" Grady. He was the second of t h r e e children, brother t o beloved siblings, Marilyn Sims of Hazen and Mike Grady. Larry was married to Sue Williamson Grady of Hazen for the last 20 years. He was the beloved father of Jason Grady of Lonoke, Jody Grady of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Julie Serna of Jacksonville, Florida, and Kim Smith of Jonesboro. Larry was the adored father-in-law of Renee Grady of Lonoke, Kerri Grady of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Joe Serna of Jacksonville, Florida. He was a devoted grandfather to his grandchildren, Tyler Grady, Jenna Grady, Rowan Grady, Aiden Grady, Gavin Serna, Brady Smith, and Wes Smith. Larry was a lifelong member of the Hazen First United Methodist Church and served with the Arkansas National Guard from 1962 to 1967. Larry spent a lifetime running Grady's Grocery Store and Gas Station in Hazen. After 36 years of running the store, Larry retired from being selfemployed and worked as a butcher for both Mayflower in Carlisle and
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City Market in Hazen. When he was not in the store, Larry enjoyed fishing, going to the White River on his party barge and his fishing boat. He loved hunting and camping. He especially loved sitting around a campfire at deer camp with his brother, Mike and his brother-in-law, Buddy Sims, telling great stories to his children and grandchildren. Larry's greatest love was playing guitar and writing songs about his family. His songs could evoke both light-hearted laughter and sentimental tears. Many people were moved by his songs. He passed his love of music onto his children. In his prime, he was an impressive dancer, even winning a televised dance contest on Steve Steven's Dance Party. Larry had a big, kind heart, a tremendous sense of humor and a simple, no-nonsense approach to life. He will be sorely missed by family and friends alike. Visitation was held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at the Hazen First United Methodist Church, 211 North Hazen Avenue, Hazen, Arkansas prior to the memorial service in the church at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Hazen United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 712, Hazen, Ar. 72064.
Bertha Lee Payne Bertha Lee Payne, 62 DeValls Bluff, formerly of Biscoe, d i e d Friday January 18 at Lonoke Health a n d Rehab Center in Lonoke. Bertha was born December 13, 1956 in Biscoe, Arkansas to Jimmie Payne Sr. and Helen Saxton-Payne. Bertha received her education from the Biscoe and DeValls Bluff Public School System. Bertha was raised in Biscoe. She grew up attending St. John Baptist Church. She had recently been attending
Mount Olive Baptist Church with her daughter, until her health begin to fail. Bertha was a former employee at the Hazen/Spring Brook Nursing Home in Hazen. She was also a former employee of Des Arc Plastic Factory in Des Arc for a short time. Bertha was a quiet yet very loving person. She enjoyed playing Bingo and cards with her family and friends. She enjoyed watching old television shows and movies on the television whenever she had the time. She loved riding around and traveling with her family. Bertha also had a very loving and giving heart and personality. She would literally do without for herself, in order to help someone in need, even though she was a very private person. Her parents, her grandson Antwan D. Sullivan; three brothers: Jimmie Louis Payne, Jerry Payne and Johnny Payne; three sisters: Rudeen Payne, Mary Lou Payne and Quincella Cohen all preceded Bertha in death. Survivors are: her sons Ray Sullivan of Pensacola, FL; two daughters Ann Sullivan of DeValls Bluff, AR; and Camille Payne of Hazen, AR; her granddaughter Stephanie Sullivan of Hot Springs, AR; Her companion of more than 30 years Roosevelt Neal of DeValls Bluff, AR; three sisters: Queen Ester Walker of Hazen, AR; Bessie (Raymond) Scott and Carrie Harris both of Biscoe, AR; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 26 at 2:30 PM at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Broad Street in Biscoe with Reverend Jonathan Mitchell officiating. Internment will take place at Harrison Cemetery in Biscoe by Branscumb Johnson & Gilchrest Funeral Home of Brinkley (870) 7342772 email: branscumbfuneralhome1928@yahoo.co m and Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home Pallbearers are: Fred Metcalf Sr., Andrew Maxwell, James Cohen, Reggie Cohen, Michael Cohen, and James Sullivan.
Legal Notice In the Circuit Court of Lonoke County, Arkansas Probate Division In the Matter of the Estate of Bobby G Wilson, Deceased. No. 43PR-19-6
Notice Name of decedent: Bobby G. Wilson Last Known Address: 6782 Highway 70 E, Carlisle AR 72024 Date of Death: November 21, 2018 On January 7, 2019, an affidavit for collection of small estate by distributee was filed with respect to the estate of Bobby G Wilson, deceased, with
the clerk of the probate division of the circuit court of Lonoke County, Arkansas, under Ark. Code Ann .§ 28-41-101. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, properly verified, to the distributee within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit of the estate. The name, mailing address, and telephone number of the distributee is: Dennis Wilson 301 Wagon Wheel Park, Carlisle AR 72024 (870) 552-9141 This notice first published January 16, 2019.
Richard Louis Bednar Richard Louis Bednar Sr., 79, of Maumelle, formerly of Slovak, passed a w a y Su nday, Jan. 27, 2019, at h i s home. M r . Bednar was born Aug. 14, 1939, in Stuttgart to Michael Joseph and Susie Francis Kolton Bednar. A rice and soybean farmer, he was a member of Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Tom Bednar, Albert Bednar, Mike Bednar, Steve Bednar, Agnes Glova and Angline Reed. Survivors are his wife of 57 years, Cynthia Anne Lang Bednar; son, Richard L. Bednar Jr. and wife Laura of Little Rock; daughter, Amy Bednar Green of Maumelle; four grandchildren, Trey Bednar
Legal Notice IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PRAIRIE COUNTY, ARKANSAS PROBATE DIVISIONTHIRD DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GEORGE MARION HARR, DECEASED CASE NO. 59SPR-19-1 NOTICE Last known address of decedent: 17608 Highway 343 Stuttgart, Arkansas 72160 Date of Death: September 13, 2018 An instrument dated May 10, 2005 was on January 14, 2019 admitted to probate as the Last Will of the above named decedent, and the undersigned has been appointed Executrix thereunder. A contest of the probate of the Will can be effected only by filing a petition within the time provided by law. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned with six(6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate. This notice first published the 30th day of January 2019. Sybil M. Harr Executrix of the Estate c/o Mike Munnerlyn Attorneys for Estate Arkansas Bar No. 95003 1405 N. Pierce. Suite 204 Little Rock, Arkansas 72207 (501) 663-5620
and wife Leslie, Mari Bednar, Grace Green and Eli Green; and one great-grandson, Drake Bednar. Rosary will be said at 10 a.m. Wednesday and Funeral Mass, officiated by Father Shaun Wesley, will follow at 11 a.m., both at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Burial will be in Sts. Cyril and
Methodius Cemetery by Turpin Funeral Home of Stuttgart. The family requests memorials be made to Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 1852 Hwy. 86W, Stuttgart, Ark. 72160. Please go to www.turpin-co.com to sign the online guestbook.
Craigs nominated for Hall of Fame Craig Brothers Cafe in DeValls Bluff has been named one of the finalists in the Department of Arkansas Heritage 2019 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame. The Food Hall of Fame is one of four categories of awards, which also includes Proprietor of the Year, Food-Themed Events, and Gone But Not Forgotten. The other nominees fin
the Food Hall of Fame category are AQ Chicken House, Springdale; 4-Dice Restaurant, Fordyce; Bruno’s Little Italy, Little Rock; Burge’s Restaurant, Little Rock and Lewisville; Doe’s Eat Place, Little Rock; Keeney’s Food Market, Malvern; Kream Kastle, Blytheville; the Ohio Club, Hot Springs; and the Star of India, Little Rock.
Thank you On behalf of the Woodrow Tipton Family, we would like to thank everyone for your prayers, cards, food, calls, visits, and flowers during our difficult time. The outpouring of love we felt from each of you was very
much appreciated. Trudean Tedford Huberta d’Auteuil Dennis Tipton Vickie Tipton Rhonda Mashburn Elizabeth Teague Jimmy Tipton
Legal Notice IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PRAIRIE COUNTY, ARKANSAS SOUTHERN DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EVELYN E. ADAMS, DECEASED CASE NO. 59S PR-19-6 NOTICE Last known address of decedent: Evelyn E. Adams 957 US. Hwy. 70 East Hazen, AR 72064 Date of Death: December 14, 2018 The undersigned was appointed Executor of the estate of the above-named decedent on the 24th day of January, 2019. All persons having
claims against the estate, including personal injury claims, must exhibit them, duly verified, within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate. This notice first published this 30th day of January, 2019. Richard G. Adams 10515 Pictured Rocks Drive Peyton, CO 80831 EXECUTOR Randall L. Gammill Gammill & Gammill P. O. Box 532 Hazen, AR 72064 (870) 255-4583 Bar No. 77052 ATTORNEY FOR EXECUTOR
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FFA gives report on national convention to PC Master Gardeners supporters, was a record in attendance and was held in the Indiana Convention Center. The National FFA is the premier youth organization dedicated to preparing members for leadership and careers in science, business and technology of agriculture, according to the flier announcing the convention. Sue Clayton, PCMG president, presided with eight members present. The business meeting followed the FFA program. A “thank you” note was read from Lonna Rhodes for the gift card memorial for her mother. In the absence of the secretary, the president read the minutes which were approved as read. Sue reported that Susan Winkler was nominated for Rookie of the Year” member. She has been entered in a contest based on her work for the first year after her training.
By Chris Weems FFA members and their advisor gave a report of the Future Farmers of America National convention that they attended in Indianapolis, Indiana in October, at the Prairie County Master Gardeners meeting Tuesday, January 15, at BancorpSouth. Nicki started her part of the report by expressing her thanks to the business in DeValls Bluff, Carlisle, Lonoke and Hazen who sponsored their trip. “We had worked s long time to get the finances together and we appreciate each one who helped us to attend such a wonderful, inspiration meeting”, she said. Each one added something that was impressive to him or her and Eddie told that they had time to go to a concert by Garth Brooks. The convention, attended by approximately 69,000 members, vendors,
They are, from the left: Josh Hambrick, vice president, Kylie McCune, sentinel, Eddie Moss, Reporter, Nikki Presley, President, Wes Clayton, student who did not attend convention and Collen Burris, adviser
Larry Anthony reported on the work at the Community Center in Hazen. The last part was the removal of a tree that was near the corner of the front walk and shaded most of the front flower bed.In the last meeting a motion to give a one-time scholarship for one gradu-
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MG Convention in Hope the latter part of April and the “Gardening in the Grand Prairie” fund-raiser if the group plans to have one. Dues for 2019 were collected. The Quarterly County 76 meeting will be Tuesday, January 22, at the U of A Extension
Service Office on the Campus of UALR beginning at 9:30 a.m. The next regular meeting of PCMG will be Tuesday, February 19, at 6:00p.m.,at BancorpSouth in Hazen. Refreshments were done by Susan Winkler and Debora Carpenter.
Hazen Study Club begins new year by Gloria Strohl Hazen Study Club met Tuesday night, January 22, 2019, in the BanCorp South Community Room. The cold weather was accompanied by a meeting room decorated with snowmen and snowflakes. Hostesses were Reta Chlapecka and Donna Coleman. A fluffy, twinkling mesh snowman, complete with black top hat and carrot nose, greeted club members as they entered the room. The banquet table and serving table were both covered in white with gold and silver snowflakes scattered over them. The banquet table featured a parent snowman with two babies, all dressed in faux fur coats, toboggans and mitttens. They were encircled by a ring of gold mesh. Appointments continued the snowflake motif. Snowmen motif candy dishes held an array of candies for munching. The serving table held a garland of gold poinsettias at the rear that served as a back drop for frolicking snowmen figurines, a snowman candle that was a Pinterest project gift from club member Connie Swaim, a wooden snowman and a white
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ating senior from Des Arc and Hazen, who was to major in Agricut]lture. The president appointed a committee of Debbie Carpenter and Susan Winkler to work with Carolyn on this project. Two events in the Spring for Masters Gardeners are the state
Study Club members (l to r): Donna Chlapecka, Carolyn Marek, Gloria Strohl, Rita Chlapecka and Sherry Bullock. tulle snowman with same black top hat and carrot nose as the one at the door. The scrumptious menu for the night was Chicken and Rice, Cherry Tomatoes and chips with dip, Reta’s Lime Jello Salad and Coconut Cake. Carolyn Marek called the meeting to order after the meal and led in “The Pledge of Allegiance”. Gloria Strohl read minutes of the last meeting and they were approved. Six members answered roll call and one member came in late. Donna Coleman gave the treasurer’s report. A “Thank You” note received from Beverly Wood was passed around for everyone to read. Donna Coleman pre-
sented a “Winter Driving Precautions” program. She accented the ones pertaining to the South, but related a few more extreme precautions for the Northern U.S. The southern winter survival items included water, blanket, flashlight with extra batteries, cellphone plus charger and ice scraper. Items included for survival in the more extreme winter weather in the north were 7 days of water, extra coat, walking shoes, and 1st aid kit. While all of these items might be needed for either location, the more severe northern winter weather has the most potential for being stranded for extended periods of time. One thing that
should be remembered is to leave a note if you leave the car, indicating which direction you are headed to seek help. She closed the program with reminders of home winter precaution tips, i.e. leave water dripping, open cabinet doors, and make sure outside vents are securely closed. Entertainment was “Draw A Snowman”. A roll of dice indicated which part of snowman you could draw for your turn. Winner was Gloria Strohl. Card Bingo was the next game. Winner was Virginia Lisko. While enjoying dessert, club members visited and caught up with each family’s activities. Club dismissed at 10:00 P.M.
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From the Prairie Coun nty Sheriff’’s Departmen nt...
With the New Year comes new scams
Part 1 It is that time of year when scammers seem to hit the hardest, according to Prairie County Sheriff Rick Hickman. Many calls have been received through the department about such scams. The sheriff would like to warn residents so they do now fall victim, which can lead to identity theft, loosing money among other hardships for county residents. "If it sounds to good to be true, it more than likely is and is more than likely is a scam," he explains. "Also this thieves prey on individuals thinking they have outstanding debts with the IRS or other government entities." According to the Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge, consumers conduct business transactions every day. They buy cars, shop at clothing stores, use their cellphones and pay medical bills. These transactions, more often than not, take place with legitimate businesses and without problems. Scam artists connive and swindle consumers to make a quick profit, she explains. They sell fake products and services or promise $1 millions for only a small investment of
time or money. Consumers must be vigilant and cautious when presented with an offer that sounds too good to be true. Some of the most common scams hitting the area at this time include: Charity Scams: When individuals decide to support a cause they care about, they want your donation to count. Doing some research and planning can help ensure the donations get where they’ll do good. Here are tips to help you plan your donation– and avoid scams. Do some research online Looking for a charity to support? Search for a cause you care about – like “hurricane relief” or “homeless kids” – and phrases like “best charity” or “highly rated charity.” When you consider giving to a specific charity, search its name plus “complaint,” “review,” “rating,” or “scam.” Use these organizations to help you research charities. It’s your lucky day! You just won a foreign lottery! The letter says so. And the cashier’s check to cover the taxes and fees is included. All the individual has to do to get their winnings is deposit the check and wire the money to the sender to pay the taxes and fees.
Then supposedly it is guaranteed that when they get the payment, the resident gets their prize. There’s just one catch: This is a scam. The check is no good, even though it appears to be a legitimate cashier’s check. The lottery angle is a trick to get residents to wire money to someone they don’t know. If individuals were to deposit the check and wire the money, the bank would soon learn that the check was a fake. And you’re out the money because the money wired can’t be retrieved, and it's then the person responsible for the checks they deposited — even though individuals don’t know they’re fake. This is just one example of a counterfeit check scam that could leave you scratching your head. Since 2008, the attorney general’s office has worked to eliminate all forms of payday lending in Arkansas. Payday lending is the practice of extending short-term loans at high annual percentage rates. It also includes so-called “installment” loans with longer terms, which carry high interest rates. Though all storefront payday loan operations in Arkansas have been shut down, these usurious loans
are still available on the internet. Most online payday lenders have “rollover” provisions that direct most, if not all, of a debtor’s payments toward loan fees without reducing the amount borrowed. How to spot a payday loan: High Interest Rate: Payday loans typically carry triple-digit interest rates or high fees, even if the fees are not called “interest;" Short Terms: Typically, a payday loan is payable within two weeks to one month, and Direct Bank Account Access: Payday lenders usually require information about the borrower’s bank account, either through a check written to the lender or through electronic access. “Congratulations! You may receive a certified check for up to $400,000,000 U.S. CASH! One Lump sum! Tax free! Your odds to win are one in six. Hundreds of U.S. citizens win every week using our secret system! You can win as much as you want!” Sounds great right? But it is a scam. Scam operators — often based in Canada — are using the telephone and direct mail to entice U.S. consumers to buy chances in high-stakes foreign lot-
PC Southern District Plea Day results 59SCR-13-66-JEFFERY C R A I G - P RO B AT I O N REVOCATION-RESET FOR APRIL 15, 2019 59SCR-15-34-HAROLD S C O T T - P RO B AT I O N REVOCATION-6 YEARS ADC 59SCR-15-41-SAMUEL HARRIS-PROBATION R E V O CAT I O N - S E N TENCED TO 90 DAYS PRAIRIE COUNTY JAIL, FINE, EXTENDED PROBATION 59SCR-17-12-KIMBERLY STANLEY-PROBATION REVOCATIONRESET FOR FEBUARY 19, 2019 59SCR-17-18-KIMBERLY STANLEY-PROBATION REVOCATIONRESET FOR FEBRUARY 19, 2019 5 9 S C R - 1 7 - 1 9 - G AG E N OVA K - P RO B AT I O N REVOCATION-SENETNCED TO 25 DAYS IN JAIL-FINES 59SCR-17-64-CHRISTOPHER KELLY-PROBATION REVOCATIONRESET FOR FEBRUAY 19, 2019 59SCR-17-93-SETH MOSENTHIN-PROBATION REVOCATIONREET FOR MARCH18, 2019 59SCR-17-114-MELISSA BARBEE-PROBATION REVOCATIONSENTENCED TO 72 MONTHS ADC 59SCR-18-19-ASHLIE ROSE TURNER-DELIVERY OF COTROLLED SUBSTANCE, USE OF A C O M M U N I C AT I O N DEVICE-SENTENCED TO 72 MONTHS ADC 59SCR-18-20-TRAVIS WHITE-POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE-SENTENCED TO 36 MONTHS SUPERVISED PROBATION 59SCR-18-23-DEBRA WOODCOCK-POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, DOMESTIC BATTERY 3R DEGREE-RESET 59SCR-18-24-MELISSA BARBEE-POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED S U B S TA N C E - 7 2 MONTHS ADC 59SCR-18-25-JULIE ANN FROST-POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE WITH THE PURPOSE TO DELIVER, POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED S U B S TA N C E - S E N TENCED TO 60 MONTHS SUPERVIED PROBATION 5 9 S C R - 1 8 - 2 9 - G AG E NOVAK-RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY-SENTENCED TO 72 MONTHS SUPERVISED PROBATION, PLUS COURT COSTS AND
FINES 59SCR-18-34-BRITNEY ROBINSON-DELIVERY OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, USE OF A C O M M I N I C AT I O N DEVICE-RESET FOR FEBRUARY 19, 2019 59SCR-18-35- ASHLEY ROSE TURNER-SIMULTANEOUS POSSESSION OF DRUGS AND FIREARMS, MAINTAINING A DRUG PREMISES, POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, UNLAWFUL USE OF A COMMINUATION DEVICE, THEFT BY RECEIVING, POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE-SENTENCED TO 72 MONTHS ADC 59SCR-18-36-ASHLIE ROSE TURNER-DELIVERY OF METHAMPHETAMINE OR COCAINE, USE OF A C O M M U N I C AT I O N DEVICE-SENTENCED TO 72 MONTHS ADC 59SCR-18-42-CURTIS SAMUEL LEE-POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE, POSSESSION, OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA-SENTENCED TO 72 MONTHS ADC, PLUS COURT COSTS AND FINES 59SCR-18-47-ERIC CHRISTOPHER ALLENPOSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIARESET FOR FEBRUARY 19, 2019 59SCR-18-52-ABREN WILLIAMS-POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE OR COCAINE WITH THE PURPOSE TO DELIVER-RESET FOR FEBRUARY 19, 2019 59SCR-18-53-SHARON HALL-POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE OR COCAINE WITH THE PURPOSE TO DELIVER-SENTENCED TO 60 MONTHS SUPERVISED PROBATION, PLUS FINES 59SCR-18-58-JERELL JOYNER JR-POSSESSIONOF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, POSSESION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCESETENCED TO 60 MONTHS SUPERVISED PROBATION, PLUS COURT COSTS AND FINES 59SCR-18-65-DAWN JACKSON-FORD JRPOSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIASENTENCED TO 60
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SION OF DRUG PARAIA, POSSESION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIARESET FOR FEBRUARY 19, 2019 59SCR-18-91-JOVAR DASHAUN BRIDGESPOSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBTANCE WITH PURPOSE TO DELIVERRESET FOR FEBRUARY 19, 2019 59SCR-18-96-JOHNNY L MILLER-FALSE IMPRISONMENT IN THE FIRST DEGREE, A G G R AVA T E D ASSAULT ON A FAMILY MEMBER, DOMESTIC BATTERY IN THE FIRST DEGREE-RESET FOR FEBRUARY 19, 2019 59SCR-18-97-CHRISTOPHER KELLY-THEFT OF PROPERTY, HABITUAL OFFENDER, POSSESSION OF FIREARMS BY CERTAIN PERSONS-RESET FOR FEBRUARY 19, 2019 59SCR-19-5-KOURY DICKERSON-POSSESSION OF A SCHEDULE VI CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE WITH THE PURPOSE TO DELIVER-RESET FOR FEBRUARY 19, 2019 59SCR-19-6-SOLEMON JOVAN KELLY-POSSESSION OF A SCHEDULE VI CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE WITH THE PURPOSE TO DELIVER-RESET FOR FEBRUARY 19, 2019
teries from as far away as Australia and Europe. These lottery solicitations violate U.S. law, which prohibits the cross-border sale or purchase of lottery tickets by phone or mail. Still, federal law enforcement authorities are intercepting and destroying millions of foreign lottery mailings sent or delivered by the truckload into the U.S. And consumers, lured by prospects of instant wealth, are responding to the solicitations that do get through — to the tune of $120 million a year, according to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation’s consumer protection agency, says most promotions for foreign lotteries are likely to be phony. Many scam operators don’t even buy the promised lottery tickets. Others buy some tickets, but keep the
“winnings” for themselves. In addition, lottery hustlers use victims’ bank account numbers to make unauthorized withdrawals or their credit card numbers to run up additional charges. There are 10 more scams that the sheriff's Department will help explain in the coming weeks. "We want to keep our residents as safe as possible from these scams," Hickman explained. The series on scams will continue each week. So please make sure to read through each one to see if you have received this type of phone call or mail. Residents are urged to contact the PCSD about any scam (new or old) so that they can keep up to date on the newer scams and get the word out to other residents of the county.
Northern District PC court docket The docket for the Northern District of Prairie County is as follows: Jason Forrester- sexual assault, sexual indecency with child-reset for Feb 20, 2019 Sandra Forrester- permitting child abuse- reset for Feb 20, 2019 Linda Butcher- failure to appear on a felonysentenced to 60 months ADC-ACC 77 days credit Seth Hambrick- possess controlled substance and paraphernalia- reset for Feb 20, 2019 Krisharna Rockins- possession controlled substance, manufacturingFTA reset for Feb 20, 2019 Willie Hambrick Jraggravated assault, terroristic threatening- reset for Feb 20, 2019 Joseph Turner- terroristic threatening possess firearm- reset for March 19, 2019 Ronnie Dale Dayberrypossession meth and paraphernalia- reset for pre-trial March 19, 2019 William Matthew Travis- possession meth cocaine & paraphernaliareset for Feb 20, 2019 Justin Hall- escapereset for Feb 20, 2019 Jessie Dale Southardpossession with purpose to deliver- sentenced to 60 month supervised probation Seth Allen Kidwell- possess explosives, possess paraphernalia- reset for June 18, 2019 Alec Huffstickler- possess explosives, paraphernalia- reset for June 18, 2019 Teresa Earl- breaking & entering- sentenced to 144 residence at Magnolias Frank Eldon White- possess drug paraphernaliareset for March 19, 2019 Bobby Gene Smith- pos-
sess firearms- reset for Feb 20, 2019 Jordan Holloway- false imprisonment, harassment-set for pre trial April 16, 2019 Timothy Lucky- possess drug paraphernalia- sentenced to 48 months supervised probation Robert West- possess with purpose to deliverreset for Feb 20, 2019 James Kevin Henardpossession controlled substance meth cocaine- reset for Feb 19. 2019 Sydney Flippo- possession of controlled substance- reset for Feb 20, 2019 Courtney Dorman- possess firearms- sentenced to 48 months ADC-ACC Dennis Dorman- possess firearms- reset for Feb 20, 2019 Nicholas Fritts- theft of property- sentenced to 72 months supervised probation plus cost and fines Tosha Rankin- furnishing prohibited articlessentenced to 72 months supervised probation Rani Heinmiller- possess drug paraphernaliareset for March 19, 2019 Scott Sponsler-sexual assault- sentenced to 48 months ADC Russell Daniel Kingcriminal mischief, revocation- reset for Feb 20, 2019 Holli Reese- forgery, revocation- sentenced to 60 months ADC plus fines and cost Danny Joe Cleaver- possession controlled substance- sentenced to 48 months ADC Marcus Trouten- revocation- probation reinstated plus $500 fine Jimmy Joe Sanner- revocation- sentenced to 90 days in jail plus fines and court cost Ronnie Roland- revocation- 7 days jail $100 fine
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Joint GFWC meeting entertains HHS foreign exchange students
From the left: The group is preparing to go through the buffet line. Rita Farris, Nell Pich, Rosetta Van Houten, Chris Weems, Judy Foot, Gail Cox, Lenn Heise, Zoe Diedrich, Pam Hollingshead, Ruben Espinoza, and David Hollingshead. The dinner was pot luck from the GFWC Clubs in Hazen. (Picture courtesy of Chris Weems.)
By Chris Weems Three of the five exchange students attended the joint meeting of GFWC Elsie McCain and Ruth Barrett Clubs at the Swilley Lodge Thursday night, January 24. Due to illnesses amount the Clubs and the students, the attendance was smaller than expected. Ruben Espinoza from Spain and Poch Vatcharanopvipa from Japan both are hosted by Mary and Charles Spellman. Poch and their host parents could not attend. Zoe Diedrich from Germany who is hosted by Holly Beth and Mark Webb. Zoe attended alone as her host parents had other plans. Lenn Heise from Germany and his host parents, Pam and David Hollingshead attended. Lenn has just been in Arkansas about three weeks. He said his villiage has about 800 residents and each family makes a living of about 250 acres each. They “don’t grow rice or wheat there,”but most of the other grains such as corn, oats and barley. Maria Menezes from Brazil, and her most mom, Crystal Tension, were both
ill and could not attend. After the welcome and blessings by Chris Weems, hostess and president of the Elsie McCain Club, a pot-luck supper by the Club members was served. Weems told about the building that houses some antique tractors and has bedrooms for her nephews, Bryanie and Doug Swilley, and some of their hunting friends. They had an inside tour and were quite interested in the miniature versions of the farm equipment, as well as the “real” tractors and the collection of “Stuffed animals” around in the building. Kim Rogers, the person who works with Students American International that makes arrangements for the student to come here, told about some of the work she does. She has been with the program about ten years. Each student has a sponsor or sponsors who pay for their trip. There are restrictions on the thins the students can do while they are here and Kim has to report on their progress regularly. SAI is located in Myrtle Beach, Florida. The purpose of this program is for a better understanding between students in their country and in the
USA. The students have to speak English in all of their activities. Ruben will be playing baseball this Spring and Zoe will be playing softball. All three said they “like American Food, especially any kind of hamburger.” They are enjoying the school and activities. Lenn said his school is much smaller, with only 12 in his class. There was a “question time’ when Club members asked the students about getting here and their families, about what they think of Arkansas and how much of the state they have seen. Suggestions were made of things they should see including, places in Little Rock, Hot Springs, the diamond mine, the Agriculture Museum in Stuttgart, and of course, the rice fields. They will go to Florida as they leave when school is out. When Asked, “How much did you bring for a whole year?” The answer, “We were limited to one suitcase and a little carry-on.” The next club meeting will be Thursday, February 21, at Murry’s Restaurant with Public Issues chairman Nell Pich serving as hostess.
STAR Reading Eagles at DAHS... The Des Arc High School library has named Jacen Kloss and James Whaley as Star Reading Eagles. As a reward, the students receive a personalized DAHS Star Reading Eagle insulated reusable tumbler with decal designed by Custom Vinyl by Tine. Jacen Kloss is a 7th grade student at DAHS. He selected the Maximum Ride Graphic Novel series as his "favorite book" and James Patterson as his favorite author. Jacen says that he decides on the books he is going to read based on the genre and the type of book it is. He would like to offer advice to someone striving to become a strong reader. Jacen says that a person should find out "what they can read and how good of a reader they are. They have to read a lot to be a strong reader." James Whaley is a sophomore at DAHS. His favorite book is The Lightning Thief by his favorite author, Rick Riordan. James says that way he chooses his books by "the level of fun and the imaginative expansion of the mind that they create." James has some good advice for someone who wants to become a strong, satisfied reader. He said that they should "read what they like, be curious, have fun, and widen their MINDS!"
Prairie Countians attend inauguration... Rita Dobson, Rick Dobson, Prairie County Election Commissioner Stan Ferguson and Des Arc Alderman Gail King (left to right) attended the inauguration of Governor Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday, January 15, at the Arkansas State Capitol. The group also attended a “meet and greet” hosted by newly reelected Attorney General Leslie Rutledge on Monday, January 14. The Dobsons attended the Inaugural Ball on Tuesday night as guests of Land Commissioner Tommy Land.
Christine Darden of book “Hidden Figures” to speak
Kim Rogers, SAI representative, tells the GFWC women how the students are selected and how she pairs them with host families
On the road for the hungry... Veteran and former truck driver Angela L. Wood stopped over in the Des Arc area on her way to the Pacific Coast in Washington state last week. Her specially built covered wagon is pulled by Buck and Renegade and guarded by a 15 pound chihuahua named Shatzie. Wood began her 7,000 mile trek in September, 2018, to remind others of the American children who suffer from hunger. “People need to realize the scope of hunger in every community,” she said. Wood hopes to raise $7000, a dollar for every mile that she travels, for the cause. She and her team were the guests of Steve and Sheila Rogers and Steve's mother Mrs. Lela Mae Rogers. (Picture courtesy of Harvey Joe Sanner.)
The Harding University American Studies Institute Distinguished Lecture Series will feature Dr. Christine Darden, former NASA mathematician and one of the “human computers” featured in the book “Hidden Figures” that became a 2016 hit movie. The lecture is at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7 in Benson Auditorium and serves as the Institute’s second annual Educator Appreciation Night. All educators are invited to attend as honored guests and will receive priority seating for the presentation, a special identification badge and recognition during the event. All educators may register to win "A Day with Christine Darden" in which Darden will visit the winner’s school to conduct lectures, hold Q&A sessions, and have lunch with students, teachers and administrators. "We are fortunate to have Dr. Darden on our campus and hope educators from Arkansas and surrounding states will join us for an impactful and inspiring evening," said Dr. Donny Lee, Dean of the College of Education. Darden is one of the researchers featured in Margot Lee Shetterly’s New York Times bestselling book “Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians
Christine Darden Who Helped Win the Space Race” that was adapted into an Oscar-nominated movie in 2016. She refers to herself as one who stood on the shoulders of Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson, the first NASA “Human Computers” who contributed to the space program in the early 1960s. She has titled her
lecture “On Their Shoulders.” Darden was the first African-American woman at NASA’s Langley Research Center to be promoted into the Senior Executive Service for her work researching supersonic flight and sonic booms. She has been recognized with dozens of awards and honors, including two NASA medals and Women in Science and Engineering Lifetime Achievement Award. Most recently, Darden was nominated for a Congressional Gold Medal, considered one of the highest civilian awards in the U.S. The event is free admission and open to the public. It will be streamed live at streaming.harding.edu. For more information, visit harding.edu/asi.
Dr. Christine Darden in the control room of NASA Langley’s Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel in 1975. (Photo courtesy of NASA.)
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