October 11, 2023 edition

Arkansas Historic Preservation Program to host cemetery conservation workshop in DVB

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. –

The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program will host a Cemetery Conservation workshop on Saturday, Oct. 14, at 9 a.m. at Oakland Cemetery, at the intersection of East Brinkley

and South Waldon streets in DeValls Bluff. The workshops are free and open to the public. These workshops will cover the basics of cemetery conservation, addressing common concerns in preservation

L oca ll y ac qu ire d

ma l aria i d enti f ie d

Little Rock -The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) has identified a case of locally acquired malaria in an Arkansas resident. The person resides in Saline County and has not traveled out of the country. This is the only known locally acquired case of malaria in Arkansas.

Multiple other cases of locally acquired malaria contracted in the U.S. have been identified this year. Seven cases of locally acquired malaria were identified in Florida, one case in Texas, and one case in Maryland.

Malaria is transmitted via infected Anopheles mosquitoes. It is not transmitted from person to person. So far this year, five additional cases have been reported in Arkansas, but all were acquired outside of the U.S.

Symptoms of malaria include fever, shaking chills, sweating, headache, body aches, nausea, and vomiting, which start up to 30 days after infection. It is important to seek treat-

ment if you begin to exhibit these symptoms. Malaria can cause disorientation, seizures, anemia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, and kidney damage without treatment. It can also lead to death. Individuals can take precautions to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes by using insect repellant, avoiding areas with high mosquito populations, and wearing long pants and long-sleeved shirts when possible. Use EPA-registered insect repellants, such as DEET, picaridin, and others. It is also recommended to dump any standing water around your home. Mosquitoes can reproduce in as little as a bottlecap full of water. If you are traveling internationally to an area where malaria occurs, talk to your healthcare provider about medicines to prevent you from getting malaria.

For more information about malaria, please visit: CDC - ParasitesMalaria.

and maintenance of cemeteries. Professionals in the industry of cemetery preservation and staff from the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program will provide

hands-on training and instruction. Attendees are encouraged to participate in cleaning, making basic repairs, and leveling and straightening gravestones.

Lunch will be provided. Registration is required and space is limited. To register, contact Holly Hope at holly.hope@arkansas.gov or call 501-324-9148.

Delta Kappa Gamma celebrates literacy...

Delta Kappa Gamma is starting its 20th year with the Margaret Fisher Literacy Challenge. Mary Ann Williams began the organization, and Sharon Morton

Delta Kappa Gamma will hold its next meeting in McCrory on November 4.

Volume 122 Number 41 - USPS 225-680

Serving all of Prairie County and the Grand Prairie Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Miss Grand Prairie Rice winners named. (See page 4)

DeValls High School alumni held their annual banquet on Saturday, October 7, in the DeValls Bluff gym. Approximately 200 former Scrappers attended the event, which was sponsored by the DeValls Bluff Alumni Association. To see more pictures, turn to page 8 of this week’s edition.

(left) and Vicki Stephens (right) jumped on board to assist. The group works with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to get books into the hands of children from birth to five years old.

The organization held a meeting at the Des Arc Methodist Church on Saturday, October 7, with Karen Minton Knox as the guest speaker. Knox is a former resident of Hazen, and she spoke to the group about the Wade Knox Children’s Advocacy Center in Lonoke.

It’s flu season...

These lovely ladies from the Prairie County Health Department were at the Hazen First United Methodist Church last Thursday giving free flu shots to residents.

Bridal Shower for held for Miss Tawny Chapman

Mildred Louise Starr

Guenther

Mildred Louise Starr

Guenther, age 84 of De Valls Bluff, passed away at the Springs Of Brinkley Nursing and Rehab in Brinkley, Arkansas on Wednesday, October 4, 2023.

Mildred was an LPN who worked at several nursing homes, and hospitals and she was a member of the Peppers Lake Church of Christ.

Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Starr, Sr., the father of her children and her second husband, Wayne Guenther. She is survived by her son, Bobby Starr, Jr. of De Valls Bluff; three daughters, Marian Jo Castleberry of Farmington, Missouri, Cheryl Starr of Biscoe and Teresa Converse of De Valls Bluff; one sister, Lucille Hoofman of Vilonia; one brother, Ray Minor of De Valls Bluff; two step-children, Todd Guenther and Penny Castilaw, and a host of grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

Visitation was held on Friday, October 6, 2023 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen. Funeral services were held on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. at the Peppers Lake Church of Christ south of De Valls Bluff. Interment was in the Peppers Lake Cemetery.

Chad Gregory Simpson

Chad Gregory Simpson

was born on December 27, 1972 at Stuttgart Memorial Hospital to Charles and Brenda Simpson of Biscoe, Arkansas. He spent most of his life in Biscoe growing up with his sister Ashli, many cousins, and friends doing life the Biscoe way: playing outside, riding threewheelers on the back roads - enjoying being a kidpulling all kinds of shenanigans that parents didn’t need to know about.

Chad made a profession of faith in Jesus Christ and was baptized on July 10, 1983.

He was diagnosed with sarcoma cancer in the fall of 2022 and fought a very hard battle wanting to get back and teach his students at Carlisle High School - but his Heavenly Father said “Chad your work on earth is done” on Thursday, October 5, 2023.

After graduating from DeValls Bluff High School as an Honor Graduate in 1991 (Scrappers always bleed purple and gold), he graduated from Ouachita Baptist University in 1995 and went on to receive a master’s degree in 1998 from the University of Arkansas.

Chad loved New York City, theater and Broadway plays. He had the opportunity to tour with the Broadway show Ragtime and worked at the Shoji Tabuchi Theater in Branson, Missouri.

But missing the small town life, he came back to Biscoe where family was. He discovered that teaching was where God was leading him. He began his teaching career in a small Catholic School near Pine Bluff and for 18 years he poured his life into the Clarendon school district meeting many lifelong friends whom he loved dearly. Leaving Clarendon he was recently hired by the Carlisle school district where he was excited not

only to be a Carlisle Bison but also to be near and to be there for his very special niece Chloe Smith better known as “Toots.”

So many people loved Chad, and he was very respected as an educator, friend, and colleague. His family has been overwhelmed by the outpouring of love with so many comments and memories about him. We are so proud of the impact he has made on so many lives.

Chad leaves behind to cherish his memory and legacy his parents Charles and Brenda Simpson of Biscoe, sister Ashli Smith, brother-in-law Jerrell Smith, niece Chloe (Toots) Smith, nephews Justin (Kasey) Smith, Jared Smith, Jordon (Jessica) Smith, two great nieces and four great nephews, special friend (and brother) Bill Gay of Hot Springs, Rhonda Williams of Warren, AR, Krisie Holmes of Jonesboro, AR, and a special aunt Sonja (Vernon) Owens who has been with him and supported him and his family every step of this journey. Also many aunts, uncles, cousins, and dear friends too numerous to name but they know who they are. Much love and thanks are extended to his cousin, Dana Prince for being there as his nurse and friend.

Chad was preceded in death by his grandparents Jewell and Daisy Hall of Biscoe, AR and Ira and Iona Simpson of Brewer Bottoms.

While Chad’s wishes were to be cremated with nothing else marking his passing, those of us who love him are gathering to honor the blessing that his life brought to all of us and to mark the legacy he has left behind.

Memorials can be made to the Carlisle English Department or the Carlisle Booster Club at Carlisle High School. He also had a heart for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

By Chris Weems

Miss Tawny Chapman, bride-elect of Brad Gann of Beebe, was honored with a bridal shower Sunday afternoon, September 24, at Calvary Baptist Church Fellowship Hall in Hazen.

Tawny opened her gifts that were displayed on round tables covered with floor length tablecloths for the guests to see.

Terri Chapman, Tawny's mom, and Nancy Gann, Brad's Mom, both of Beebe, were special guests, along with his grandmother, Linda Conder, of Sherwood. Other special guests were her aunt and cousin, Martha Hosto and Nansi Porter of Roe, her sister and niece, Tori

Buffington and Jaelynn, Benton, her aunt. Andre Chapman, her sister and nieces, Taylor, Maggi and Penelope Cave, all of Beebe, her aunt, Jane Smith, Hazen, and cousins, Lucy Raper and Elle, Hazen, and Brad's sistersin-law, Ray Ann Gann, Beebe, and Kelsie Gann and Payten Gann, Romance, and his aunt, Tina Sims , Jacksonville.

The serving table was covered with a floor length white cloth with an overlay of bronze fabric with a white lace overlay . The centerpiece was an arrangement of bronze and yellow mums with a sheet cake with

"Congratulations Tawny

and Brad" in Yellow letrers. Guests were served cake and punch with nuts and mints. Out-of-town guests included Julie Henry and Michelle Finn, Beebe, and Madison Perkey, of McRae. Hostesses were Nanette Belford, Lucy Raper, Connie Swaim, Sherry Bullock, Stephanie Van Houten, Monica Lisko, Carolyn Van Houten, Sara Perry, Carla Nichols, Trilby Shelman, Amy Van Houten, Christi Rounsvall, Wendi Stock, Amy Shultz. Lucille Vail, Sharron Stallings, Chris Weems, Freida Isbell, Sherry Walters, Wanda Young, Paige Hawkins, and Donna Watson.

PC Master Gardeners meet to discuss Rice Festival

By Chris Weems

Prairie County Master Gardeners held the regular meeting Tuesday October third at the Fairgrounds. Rhonda Betzner, president, led the meeting with nine members present. Routine business was taken care of and the financial report was given by Sue Clayton. She reported that the hose at the Hazen Welcome sign had to be replaced. The motion carried to reimburse the person who had bought

The family of David “Pat” Cook would like to thank everyone for all the acts of kindness shown to our family during the loss of our

the hose.

A workday needs to be planned to work on the knock-out roses, Because of schedules, the date will be set later and members will be called about it.

The Rice Festival will be Saturday, October 28. Sue said some work needs to be done at thesign before the Festival. Some members volunteered to meet at 4:00 p.m. Oct. 23 to do some work. (It was mentioned that we might have a fundraiser or something that day.)

Thank You

loved one. Thank you for the cards, texts, visits, contributions, flowers, wonderful food, and prayers during this difficult time. It means so

The Awards banquet was discussed. Decision was made to have the Awards Banquet and the Christmas Party at the same time, on December 5th. A committee will work on the list of awards for the year. (We would not want to put any of that in before the banquet>) The president brought the dessert today. Debora Carpenter won the door prize.

The next meeting will be held at the fairgrounds on Tuesday, November 7 at noon.

much to us, and we appreciate each one of you.

The Family of David P. Cook

E a g les b eat I ndians in instant classic 66-64

By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor

In what could only be described as a game that lived up to the hype, the Des Arc Eagles worked overtime to beat Marked Tree 6664 on Friday night. The game went two overtimes.

H ornets p ull a w ay from Lions in second h alf

By Mark Buffalo

Sports Editor

The Hazen Hornets went to south Lonoke County and took care of business Friday night, beating the England Lions 53-18.

With the win, Hazen improves to 6-1 on the season. Hazen led 28-12 at halftime.

Braylan Anderson led the Hornets with 194 yards rushing and three

touchdowns on 18 carries. Kolton Tosh had 49 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries. Justin Schlenker caught four passes for 39 yards and a touchdown. He also had two interceptions, one of which he returned 85 yards for a touchdown.

Hazen finished with 337 yards rushing on 34 carries. It also passed for 84 yards.

Tosh led the Hornets with 13 tackles. Brance

Williams had nine.

“I knew it was going to be a tough ball game,” Hazen coach Joe Besancon said. “They’ve got a good group of young kids coming through there right now. They present a lot of problems for a lot of teams — matchup issues. They’ve got some tall receivers who can run and catch. They’ve got a really good running back who is hard to tackle. We knew we’d probably give up a play here or there. We just had to keep our composure and do the things that we do well.”

Hazen is idle this week before playing at Little Rock Episcopal on Oct. 20.

“We need a break,” Besancon said. “We need some time to heal.”

(Ruth Corley photo.)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PRAIRIE COUNTY, ARKANSAS PROBATE DIVISION

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF No. 59NPR-23-21

CHARLES K. NEAVILLE, SR., DECEASED NOTICE

LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT:

208 Ridout Drive Des Arc, AR 72040

DATE OF DEATH: June 19, 2023

The undersigned was appointed Executor of the estate of the abovenamed decedent on September 27, 2023.

All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within 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; provided, however, that claims for injury or death caused by the negligence of the decedent shall be filed within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of the notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate.

This Notice first published the 4th day of October, 2023.

C. Keith Neaville, Jr., Executor

A. Wyckliff Nisbet, Jr. FRIDAY, ELDREDGE & CLARK, LLP 400 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 2000 Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501) 370 1544

Attorneys for the Estate

-PUBLIC NOTICE-

The score was tied 5252 at the end of regulation. Marked Tree scored the first touchdown in the first overtime. Des Arc’s Cache Flanagan scored the equalizer to send the game into a second overtime. In the second period,

Walker Harris scored on a three-yard run then Flanagan scored the two-point conversion to give the Eagles a 66-58 lead.

Marked Tree scored on the first play of the second overtime, but the Eagles stopped them on the two-point conversion to secure the victory.

“I’m a defensive guy, so it does break my heart to see 64 points on the scoreboard,” Des Arc coach Brandon Barbaree said. “It does show that our kids have a little resilience and see a little fight. It’s a game that got away from us.

At last our kids calmly reeled it back in for us.”

Dayvion Bell led the Eagles with 241 yards rushing on 14 carries. He scored three touchdowns and a two-point conversion. Flanagan rushed for 97 yards and five touchdowns on 20 carries. He also scored two two-point conversions. Walker Harris had 86 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries. He scored three two-point conversions. The Eagles host Clarendon on Friday night. The Lions have beaten the Eagles the previous two seasons.

Bison g et individual w ork, rest durin g off w eek

By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor

The Carlisle Bison got a much-needed break last Friday after playing the first six weeks of the season.

Carlisle, which is 5-1 overall and 2-0 in the 2A-4, was idle before playing at Hampton this Friday.

“We were able to get a lot of good, individual offensive and defensive fundamental work in,” Carlisle coach Gary Wilson said. “We had some minor bangs and

bruises. We’ve let those heal up. We accomplished everything we wanted to accomplish last week. It wasn’t a wasted week for us.”

The Bison practiced three days last week.

“We gave them some time off,” Wilson said. “We didn’t go full pads at all last week. On Monday, we just watched film. We gave them Friday off. They were able to get some work in and get some time to recover.”

Hampton is winless on the season. But Wilson

is wary of the trip to south Arkansas.

“It will throw our schedule off,” Wilson said. “We’ll have to leave school early. We’ll have to eat the pregame meal at the field house or on the road, so we’ll have some challenges we’ll have to deal with for that week.

“It’s a long drive. We’ve just got to make sure we go down there and take care of business. It will be a lot more fun of a drive back as long as we take care of business.”

Locally acquired malaria identified in Arkansas

Little RockThe Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) has identified a case of locally acquired malaria in an Arkansas resident. The person resides in Saline County and has not traveled out of the country. This is the only known locally acquired case of malaria in Arkansas. Multiple other cases of locally acquired malaria contracted in the U.S. have been identified this year. Seven cases of locally acquired malaria were identified in Florida, one case in Texas, and one case in Maryland. Malaria is transmitted via infected Anopheles mosquitoes. It is not transmitted from person to person. So far this year, five additional cases have been reported in

In accordance with Arkansas Code 5-62-106 the City of Hazen is serving public notice regarding the following dogs seized by the City of Hazen currently held in the City of Hazen animal shelter and whose owners cannot be determined.

Arkansas, but all were acquired outside of the U.S.

Symptoms of malaria include fever, shaking chills, sweating, headache, body aches, nausea, and vomiting, which start up to 30 days after infection. It is important to seek treatment if you begin to exhibit these symptoms. Malaria can cause disorientation, seizures, anemia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, and kidney damage without treatment. It can also lead to death.

Individuals can take precautions to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes by using insect repellant, avoiding areas with high mos-

quito populations, and wearing long pants and long-sleeved shirts when possible. Use EPA-registered insect repellants, such as DEET, picaridin, and others. It is also recommended to dump any standing water around your home. Mosquitoes can reproduce in as little as a bottlecap full of water. If you are traveling internationally to an area where malaria occurs, talk to your healthcare provider about medicines to prevent you from getting malaria. For more information about malaria, please visit: CDC - ParasitesMalaria.

This notice will run for two consecutive weeks. After the second week, the owner, within fifteen (15) business days may petition the district court having jurisdiction where the animal was seized to determine the custody of the animal. If a petition is not filed by the owner within the time period prescribed by this section, the prosecuting attorney shall file a petition in the district court to divest the owner of ownership of the animal and, after a hearing, the district court may order the animal transferred to an appropriate place of custody, euthanized, or any other disposition the district court deems appropriate.

2023 Miss Grand Prairie Rice Pageant winners announced

The Grand Prairie Miss Rice pageant was held on Saturday, October 7, in the Hornets’ Nest Gymnasium in Hazen. The event was planned by the Hazen Chamber of Commerce with Megan Anderson as the chairman in charge. Below are the pictures of the winners. (Ruth Corley photos.)

Arkansas State Senate Report

LITTLE ROCK – The state Department of Education has released its annual school report cards, which allow parents to evaluate how well their children are being taught and whether they are learning at grade level.

The school report cards provide a wealth of data and create an effective system of accountability for public education.

Soon after the report cards were released, the state Secretary of Education appeared before legislators on the Joint Senate and House Committees on Education to explain the components of Arkansas’s school accountability system. He opened his remarks by saying that he has heard from some educators who question the advisability of using letter grades. However, he said he’s a strong believer in grading schools from an A to an F because people are familiar with letter grades and understand them.

By Senator Ron Caldwell

The data that includes school report cards can be found by searching the Internet for “My School Info.” The secretary later closed his remarks by saying Arkansas officials are studying web sites in other states looking for ways to improve ours and make it more user friendly. He conceded that sometimes educators tend to express themselves with “jargon” that they can understand but ordinary people cannot. Most schools, 72.4 percent, earned the same letter grade as in 2022. Of the 1,020 schools that were awarded a letter grade 76 earned an A, compared to 77 last year.

Last year 92 schools failed and were given an F grade, and that number improved to 77 schools this year. The importance for Arkansas families is that students who attended a failing school last year are now eligible for financial help through Education Freedom Accounts, which the legislature created ear-

lier this year.

The number of schools getting a D has gone up over the past year from 232 to 252, according to information presented to senators on the Education Committee.

The number of schools that earned a C is almost the same as last year, going up slightly from 414 to 416.

The Education Secretary told legislators that new data available this year allowed him to identify teachers whose students are improving beyond the usual measure of academic growth that is to be expected from one year to the next. He then identified 28 of those successful teachers who work in failing schools.

He asked them to discuss their strategies with Department officials, who are analyzing the characteristics that set them apart from less successful teachers. Visiting their classrooms he witnessed methods that should not surprise any

successful teacher, he said.

They teach “from bell to bell” and thus don’t waste valuable class time on nonessential activities. They have high expectations of every student and they keep them all engaged. No student had on earphones and none had their heads on their desk.

The Department also identified individual schools that showed the most continuous improvement in various indicators of student achievement. Called Schools on the Move Toward Excellence, they’re spread out in all parts of the state and not concentrated in prosperous areas.

Academic improvement ought to continue because the legislature approved the LEARNS Act earlier this year. It enhances literacy programs for elementary students. LEARNS stands for literacy, empow-

erment, accountability, readiness, networking and safety.

Grand Prairie Baby Miss 0-11 Months: Caroline Wilson, 2nd Alternate; Laekyn Seidenschwarz, Queen and Peoples Choice Award; Kailey Carpenter, 1st Alternate and Photogenic.

Pre-Teen Miss Grand Prairie Rice Farm Wear and Gown: Kalli Willeford, 1st Alternate; Kami Perry, Queen, People's Choice Award, & Photogenic; Callie Gray, 2nd Alternate.

Miss Grand Prairie Rice 2023: Calleigh Skarda, 2nd Alternate & People's Choice Award; Leda Heng, 1st Alternate; Addyson McCrea Queen & Photogenic winner.

Petite Miss Grand Prairie Rice: Layla Scott, People's Choice and 1st Alternate; Garland Cortez, Queen and Photogenic winner; Lamry Hooks, 2nd Alternate.

Junior Miss Grand Prairie Rice: Isabella Gray, 2nd Alternate; Kathryn Rodgers: Queen & Photographic winner; London Smith, 1st Alternate; Hannah Linder, People's Choice Award.

Young Miss Grand Prairie Rice 9-11 Years old: Bennett Barnes, Photogenic and 2nd Alternate; Camille Carter, Queen; Piper Skarda, 1st Alternate; Scarlett Snider, Peoples Choice.

Little Miss Grand Prairie Rice 4 & 5 year olds: Jolei Lisko, People's Choice Award; Rowen Russell, 1st Alternate; Causey Tarkington, Queen; MaKenna Greenwalt, 2nd Alternate; Isabella Barnes, Photogenic.

Toddler Miss 12-23 Months: Everleigh Johnson, Queen; Presley Cook, 2nd Alternate; Nora Fleming, 1st Alternate, People's Choice Award, and Photogenic.

Tiny Miss Grand Prairie 2-3 years old: Winfred Rhodes, Photogenic; Gabriella Flynn, Queen; Jacey Tipton, 1st Alternate and People's Choice Award; Emerson Loyd, 2nd Alternate.

What’s the harm with a little treat? ...

by Dr. James L. Snyder

The last month has been crazy for me and The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage. Every month has its crazy element, but this past month beats them all.

First, my main computer crashed, and I lost a lot of stuff.

Second, we had a hurricane that came through; fortunately, it was only thunder, rain and loss of electricity.

Third, I came down with what the doctor said was acute bronchitis. I told him I did not think any of this bronchitis was cute.

Fourth, my next book manuscript is due this month.

That was just the main highlight of the past month, and by the time it was over, I was over the hill. I just felt washed out and needed a little bit of rest.

I resumed working on my book. Then, The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage came and said she would be gone for the day with one of our daughters—thrift store shopping.

I told her to have a great time, and she said she would be back sometime in the afternoon and that I had to get my lunch. That was okay

with me. I sat back in my chair with my computer and resumed working on my manuscript. I was finally getting caught up and would soon be finished. Taking a break, I got up, got a fresh cup of coffee, returned to my chair, sat down and relaxed. There was this strange thought in the back of my head that I could not clarify. After several sips of coffee, I leaned back and looked around to see what was missing. Something was missing, and I just could not put my finger on it. After my kind of week, it is no wonder my brain is not working as well as it should. However, I thought I would relax and see if anything came to mind.

The whole day was before me, and I was thinking of what I would do for lunch when I could not get this gnawing thought out of my head. It was like a rat gnawing up in the attic and was so unsettling. It was right before me, but I could not get my focus clear. Oh well, I sighed, took another sip of coffee, set my cup down, and was about to go back to work

when the thought suddenly jumped out in front of me. I love it when a plan comes together.

I saw for the very first time what was missing. After a month of all kinds of hectic activity, I needed something to relax me. At first, I could not figure out what it was, but then it came to me. What I needed was a little treat. What harm is a little treat when you need to relax?

I looked at my watch, saw the time, and realized that The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage would not return for another four hours. That gave me plenty of time to deal with my treat. You guessed it, that treat was an Apple Fritter. What harm does a little treat like that have when you deserve it? And, boy, do I?

I quickly got into my truck and headed to Publix. I was about to buy one Apple fritter when another thought came to mind. Why not buy two apple fritters? What harm do two little treats have?

Without hesitation, I got the two apple fritters and took them to the

cash register, hoping nobody would recognize me. My bad luck was that the cashier was a friend of my wife and knew about the apple fritters controversy.

“Does your wife know you’re getting these apple fritters?”

After stuttering for a few seconds, I said, “Well, she’s away for the day and gave me permission to get my own lunch for today.” I smiled at her, paid for the apple fritters, left the store and went home. Getting a fresh cup of coffee, I took that and the apple fritters to my easy chair to sit back and enjoy this little treat. After all, I earned every bite. After a few hours of work, The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage finally came home and walked into the kitchen area with a bag of groceries. I noticed on the bag was the word Publix. I hoped she had a different cashier than I did.

“So,” my wife said as she entered my room, “I hear you were at Publix this morning.”

“Yes, my dear, you told me I needed to get my own lunch for the day and that’s why I went to

First Assembly of God

Hwy 33 and U.S. 70 Biscoe, Arkansas

Sunday Services: 10:30 A.M., 6 P.M.

Wednesdays WNYG, Kids

Club, Bible Study 7 P.M.

St. John's Baptist Church Biscoe, AR 870-998-2777

Sunday School 10 A.M.

Worship 11 A.M.

Rev. William Brown - pastor

Publix.”

“Did you get an Apple fritter?”

Now, my words need to be very precise. “No, my dear. I did not get ‘AN’ Apple fritter.”

The look she gave me made me realize she did not believe me. What I said was true but it was not the whole truth. That got me remembering what Solomon said, “He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy” (Proverbs 28:13).

According to Solomon, half a truth is still a lie if it makes the other person believe what is not the whole truth. I knew what I had to do. As much as it pained me, I had to confess to The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage that I had two Apple Fritters. Smiling at me she simply said, “I know.”

Dr. James L. Snyder lives in Ocala, FL with the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage. Telephone 1-352-2163025, e-mail jamessnyder51@gmail.com, website www.jamessnyderministries.com..website www.jamessnyderministries.com.

Zion Lutheran Church Hwy 79 PO Box 158 Ulm, AR 72170 Phone: 870-241-3778 email:

zionlutheran@hotmail.com

Sunday School at 10 am Worship at 11am Bible study: Wed at 5:30

Phone (870) 552 - 3100

Landmark Baptist Church 517 East Third, Carlisle, AR.

Phone (870) 552 - 3568

Pastor Albert Young Sunday School: 9:45 AM Worship: 10:45 AM BTC 6 PM - Worship 7 PM Wed. Evening: 7:30 PM

St. Rose Catholic Church Highway 70, Carlisle, AR. Phone (870) 552 - 3601

Father Shaun Wesley Sunday Mass 10:30AM English 12:00PM Spanish

Tuesday Mass 6:00 PM

Wednesday Mass in Spanish 5:30 PM

Holy Hour & Confessions 6:05PM

Friday (except First

Friday) Mass 8:30AM

Saturday Mass in Spanish 7:00 PM

United Methodist Church of DeValls Bluff Highway 70 West, DeValls Bluff AR.

Pastor Chris Wright

Sunday Morning Worship: 9 AM

Friendship Lunch: 3rd

Wed. of Month, 11:30 AM

First Baptist Church of DeValls Bluff

Pastor Bobby Powers P. O. Box 358 Highway 70 West, DeValls Bluff, AR. Phone (870) 998 - 7118

Sunday School: 9:45 AM

Morning Worship: 11 AM

Evening Worship: 5 PM

Wednesday Evening: 7 PM

Mount Olive MB Church Highway 70, DeValls Bluff, AR. Rev. Tony Haskins

Sunday School: 9:30AM

Worship Service: 11 AM

Holy Temple Church of God in Christ

Elder James Clark, Pastor

Sunday School: 9:30 AM

Worship Service: 11 AM

Jehovah Community Temple Church

710 Sycamore St, DeValls Bluff, AR

Elder Ronnie Mosby

Sunday 10:30 AM

Monday Bible School 7 PM

Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church

Pastor Alan Minton Hwy.

70 West of DeValls Bluff

Sunday School-10:00 a.m.

Sunday morning -11:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening-5:00 p.m.

Wednesday Night-7:00 p.m.

The Apostolic Church of Des Arc 712 Calhoun Street Services Sunday at 10:30 and Wednesday at 7:30

Pastor Russell Penn St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church of Biscoe

Pastor Jerry Saxton

Sunday School 10:00-11:00 Service 11:00-12:00

Oasis Church of Hazen 113 North Hazen Ave.

Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday Night Service 7:00 p.m.

Pastor Teddy Walker 870-255-5640

Family Worship Center 9th & Main St. Des Arc, AR 72040

Sunday School 10 am Sunday Service 11 am & 6 pm

Elder Lee Russel Penn, Pastor

First Pentecostal Church of Prairie County 3201 Hwy. 70 E., Hazen, AR (870) 255-9177 Pastor J N Holmes

Peppers Lake Church of Christ Hwy 302, SE of DeValls Bluff, AR.

Sunday - Bible Study: 10 AM

Worship: 11 AM Evening Service: 6 PM

Wednesday - Bible Study: 7 PM

Union Chapel FreeWill

Baptist Church

Metcalf Road, Rt.1, DeValls Bluff, AR

Pastor Darrell Foster

Sunday School: 9:30 AM

Worship Service: 11 AM

Sts. Cyril & Methodius

Holy Temple COGIC Elder McFadden, Pastor St. John's Lutheran Church Fifth

Catholic Church Highway 86, Slovak, AR. Fr. Shaun Wesley, School: 9:45 AM Mass: 8:30 AM

Thursday Holy Hours 5:00 pm and Mass at 6:00pm

Biscoe Baptist Church Biscoe, AR.

Pastor David Rogers

Sunday School: 10 AM

Worship Service: 11 AM & 7 PM

“He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy”

(Proverbs 28:13).

Rules of the Game

1. The contest is open to anyone except employees of the Herald Publishing Company and their immediate families. YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 16 YEARS OF AGE TO ENTER.

2. Contest entries must be turned in to the Herald office, 111 Highway 70 East in Hazen,The deadline will be Friday at noon. Entries may be mailed to “Armchair Quarterback, P.O. Box 370, Hazen, AR 72064.” Or you may email your answers to heraldpublishing@gmail.com before 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.

3. To enter, clip out the entry blank and pick the team you think will win from the games listed in each ad. Write the name of the team in the appropriate blank. If you think the game will end in a tie, write “tie” in the blank. For the 21st game, pick a winner and predict a total number of points scored in the game. Total point predictions will be used as a tie-breaker if two or more entries correctly guess the same number of winners. The entry with the most correct game winner predictions wins the $50 cash prize. If a tie still exists after the total point predictions are judged, the prize money will be divided.

4. Each entry must be filled out completely and legibly to be eligible.

5. Contestants who win will not be eligible for the following week’s contest.

6. Only the person whose name appears on the winning entry may claim the prize unless other arrangements have been made and agreed to by the Herald Publishing Company.

7. All entries become the property of the Herald Publishing Company and will not be returned.

8. The name of the winner of each week’s contest will be announced in the following week’s edition of The Grand Prairie Herald

9. All decisions of the judges will be final.

10. Only two entries per household will be judged.

11. Occasionally, game schedules are changed after the contest games have been selected. If this week’s line-up does not correspond to the games being played, the game or games in question will be voided and the contest will be judged on the basis of the remaining games.

3. Rison vs Fordyce

Vin Number

2D4FV47V86H436364

2006 Dodge Magnum SKT

To Whom it May Concern

The above mentioned vehicle was towed to our lot on September 20, 2023 per request of the owner and was towed to storage lot of 801 Highway 70 West in Hazen. The initial fee due is $175.00. The storage fee due is $50.00 per day and continues to accumulate daily. The administrative fees due are $130.00 for the processing of the lien, the processing of a stolen vehicle report by our Police Department and the processing of certified letters sent to the owner and lien holder (if any) via mail. The above mounts do not reflect the 11% tax that is due upon releasing the vehicle. Tower storage & administrative costs are

Vin Number

1G8ZS57N08F142240

2008 Saturn Aura, XE

To Whom it May Concern

The above mentioned vehicle was towed to our lot on September 25, 2023 per request of the owner of the Super 8 Motel and was towed to storage lot of 801 Highway 70 West in Hazen. The initial fee due is $100.00. The storage fee due is $130.00 per day and continues to accumulate daily. The administrative fees due are $130.00 for the processing of the lien, the processing of a stolen vehicle report by our Police Department and the processing of certified letters sent to the owner and lien holder (if any) via mail. The above mounts do not reflect the 11% tax that is due upon releasing the vehicle. Tower storage & administrative costs are accuring daily as

accuring daily as legal liability of the owner, Rick’s Automotive & Wrecker Service claims first priority lien on the said vehicle and its contents for all such charges. The vehicle and its contents will be dismantled, destroyed, or sold at public sale to the highest bidder if not claimed within 45 days and constitutes a waiver by the owner and the lien holder of all right, title, and interest in the vehicle.

To take possession of this vehicle, you must appear during normal business hours, Monday-Friday 8am5pm, and provide proof of ownership and pay all associated charges. Please contact us immediately at 870-255-3305 if you wish to pick up the abovementioned vehicle. Rick Wiggins, Owner Rick’s Automotive and Wrecker Service.

legal liability of the owner, Rick’s Automotive & Wrecker Service claims first priority lien on the said vehicle and its contents for all such charges. The vehicle and its contents will be dismantled, destroyed, or sold at public sale to the highest bidder if not claimed within 45 days and constitutes a waiver by the owner and the lien holder of all right, title, and interest in the vehicle.

To take possession of this vehicle, you must appear during normal business hours, Monday-Friday 8am5pm, and provide proof of ownership and pay all associated charges. Please contact us immediately at 870-255-3305 if you wish to pick up the abovementioned vehicle.

Rick Wiggins, Owner Rick’s Automotive and Wrecker Service.

Vin Number 3GCPKTE71DG129561 2012 Chevrolet 1500 Silverado

To Whom it May Concern

The above mentioned vehicle was towed to our lot on August 4 , 2023 per request of the Prairie County Sheriff’s Department and was towed to storage lot of 801 Highway 70 West in Hazen. The initial fee due is $250.00. The storage fee due is $50.00 per day and continues to accumulate daily. The administrative fees due are $130.00 for the processing of the lien, the processing of a stolen vehicle report by our Police Department and the processing of certified letters sent to the owner and lien holder (if any) via mail. The above mounts do not reflect the 11% tax that is due upon releasing the vehicle. Tower storage & administrative costs are accuring daily as legal lia-

Vin Number

1G1155S36E4146115 .

Chevrolet Impala 2014

The above mentioned vehicle was towed to our lot on July 22, 2023 per request of the Owner

Kylen Lashun Dacey and was towed to storage lot of 801 Highway 70 West in Hazen.

The initial fee due is $250.00. The storage fee due is $50.00 per day and continues to accumulate daily. The administrative fees due are $130.00 for the processing of the lien, the processing of a stolen vehicle report by our Police Department and the processing of certified letters sent to the owner and lien holder (if any) via mail. The above mounts do not reflect the 11% tax that is due upon releasing the vehicle. Tower storage & administrative costs are accuring daily as legal liability of the

Vin Number IFAHP36NO9W223271

2009 Ford Focus

To Whom it May Concern

The above mentioned vehicle was towed to our lot on September 9, 2023 per request of the Hazen Police Department and was towed to storage lot of 801 Highway 70 West in Hazen. The initial fee due is $250.00. The storage fee due is $50.00 per day and continues to accumulate daily. The administrative fees due are $130.00 for the processing of the lien, the processing of a stolen vehicle report by our Police Department and the processing of certified letters sent to the owner and lien holder (if any) via mail. The above mounts do not reflect the 11% tax that is due upon releasing the vehicle. Tower storage & administrative costs are accuring daily as legal liabil-

Vin Number IFTRXI7W31NA03997 2001 Ford F150

To Whom it May Concern

The above mentioned vehicle was towed to our lot on September 19, 2023 per request of the Hazen Police Department and was towed to storage lot of 801 Highway 70 West in Hazen.

The initial fee due is $250.00. The storage fee due is $50.00 per day and continues to accumulate daily. The administrative fees due are $$50.00 for the processing of the lien, the processing of a stolen vehicle report by our Police Department and the processing of certified letters sent to the owner and lien holder (if any) via mail. The above mounts do not reflect the 11% tax that is due upon releasing the vehicle. Tower storage & administrative costs are accuring daily as

and interest in the vehicle.

To take possession of this vehicle, you must appear during normal business hours, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, and provide proof of ownership and pay all associated charges. Please contact us immediately at 870-255-3305 if you wish to pick up the above-mentioned vehicle. Rick Wiggins, Owner Rick’s Automotive and Wrecker Service.

bility of the owner, Rick’s Automotive & Wrecker Service claims first priority lien on the said vehicle and its contents for all such charges. The vehicle and its contents will be dismantled, destroyed, or sold at public sale to the highest bidder if not claimed within 45 days and constitutes a waiver by the owner and the lien holder of all right, title, and interest in the vehicle.

To take possession of this vehicle, you must appear during normal business hours, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, and provide proof of ownership and pay all associated charges. Please contact us immediately at 870-255-3305 if you wish to pick up the above-mentioned vehicle. Rick Wiggins, Owner Rick’s Automotive and Wrecker Service.

owner, Rick’s Automotive & Wrecker Service claims first priority lien on the said vehicle and its contents for all such charges. The vehicle and its contents will be dismantled, destroyed, or sold at public sale to the highest bidder if not claimed within 45 days and constitutes a waiver by the owner and the lien holder of all right, title, and interest in the vehicle. To take possession of this vehicle, you must appear during normal business hours, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, and provide proof of ownership and pay all associated charges. Please contact us immediately at 870-255-3305 if you wish to pick up the above-mentioned vehicle. Rick Wiggins, Owner Rick’s Automotive and Wrecker Service.

ity of the owner, Rick’s Automotive & Wrecker Service claims first priority lien on the said vehicle and its contents for all such charges. The vehicle and its contents will be dismantled, destroyed, or sold at public sale to the highest bidder if not claimed within 45 days and constitutes a waiver by the owner and the lien holder of all right, title, and interest in the vehicle.

To take possession of this vehicle, you must appear during normal business hours, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, and provide proof of ownership and pay all associated charges.

Please contact us immediately at 870-255-3305 if you wish to pick up the abovementioned vehicle.

Rick Wiggins, Owner Rick’s Automotive and Wrecker Service.

legal liability of the owner, Rick’s Automotive & Wrecker Service claims first priority lien on the said vehicle and its contents for all such charges. The vehicle and its contents will be dismantled, destroyed, or sold at public sale to the highest bidder if not claimed within 45 days and constitutes a waiver by the owner and the lien holder of all right, title, and interest in the vehicle.

To take possession of this vehicle, you must appear during normal business hours, Monday-Friday 8am5pm, and provide proof of ownership and pay all associated charges.

Please contact us immediately at 870-255-3305 if you wish to pick up the abovementioned vehicle.

Rick Wiggins, Owner Rick’s Automotive and Wrecker Service.

DeValls Bluff High graduates celebrate at Alumni Reunion

Former graduates of DeValls Bluff High School held their alumni reunion on Saturday, October 7 to renew old friendships and share memories. Registration began at 10:00 a.m. at the purple and gold decorated DeValls Bluff gym, and a meal of King Kat catfish and Craig’s barbeque was served to the attendants.

A copy of Leah Brewer’s book “Petunia 1949” was raffled off, and Mrs. Gladys Toll was honored as the oldest alumni present. During the business meeting, the group discussed the Margaret and Conway George Scholarship and elected officers.