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Community Events Calendar Wednesday November 1 White River Irrigation Board of Director’s Meeting 9:00am District Office Hazen Thursday November 2 GFWC Elsie McCain Club Meeting 5:15pm Stuttgart Country Club Hazen Senior Hornets VS Palenstine/Wheatly Senior Night Hornet Field 7:00pm Saturday November 4 Community Men’s Breakfast First United Methodist Church 7:00a.m. Wednesday November 8November 10 PC Retired Teachers Branson Trip
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G r a d y a s s u m e s c o m m a n d o f N C T A M S LANT By Lori Blann, NCTAMS LANT Public Affairs Capt. Jody Grady, a native of Hazen, Ark., assumed command of Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Atlantic (NCTAMS LANT) on October 13, on board Naval Station, Norfolk. Grady relieved Capt. Matthew Lear, who has served as commanding officer since 16 June 2015. Lear’s departing words to NCTAMS LANT were, “It has been an honor to serve with the outstanding men and women at NCTAMS LANT. Together we have solidified NCTAMS LANT’s status as the Navy’s premier communications station. I am confident the command will achieve continued success and set new benchmarks under Captain Grady's leadership.” In his opening remarks, Grady shared, “After two years at CYBERCOM, it's an honor to return to the communicator warriors supporting units afloat and ashore by providing world class communications. I am proud to step into the role as commanding officer and lead the fine men and women of NCTAMS LANT.” Rear Adm. Danelle Barrett, Navy Cyber Security Division Director, Deputy Department of the Navy Chief Information Officer, was the honored guest speaker at the ceremony. Grady graduated from Georgia Tech in 1994 with a BE in Aerospace Engineering where he received his commission
from the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps. He has most recently served as USCYBERCOM Liaison Officer to USPACOM from September 2015 until September 2017. Prior to that he served as the Chief Staff Officer of Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Atlantic (NCTAMS LANT) from February 2013 until August 2015. He completed a sea tour as the Combat Systems Officer in USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65) from July 2011 until January 2013 where he deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Grady was the Knowledge Manager and Convoy Commander, Combined Support and
Training Command – Afghanistan (CSTCA)Flag Communications Officer, Strike Group ELEVEN, deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, then deployed a second time in support of Seventh Fleet operations Executive Assistant, OPNAV N6 Automated Data Processing Officer and OneNET Planning Officer, US Naval Central Command/Fifth Fleet Information Technology Director, Fleet AntiSubmarine Warfare Training Center Assistant Operations Officer, Destroyer Squadron ONE (CDS 1), deployed in support of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT 99) Combat
Information Center Officer, USS JOHN A MOORE (FFG 19), deployed in support of Counter-Narcotics Operations. Grady holds a Master's Degree in Computer Science from Naval Postgraduate School. His personal awards include the Joint Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Meritorious Service Medal (4), Navy Commendation Medal (3), Navy Achievement Medal (3), and the Copernicus Award (2004). NCTAMS LANT operates and defends responsive, resilient, and secure computer and telecommunications systems, providing information superiority for global maritime and joint forces. Not only does the command func-
tion as a major information and processing node, but it also serves as the Regional headquarters for 46 activities and base communications offices located up and down the East Coast as far west as North Dakota, and overseas in Djibouti, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Iceland, Sicily, Spain, Greece, and Africa. One reserve unit also provides support to NCTAMS LANT. The 2,505 military, Department of the Navy civilians, and contractors working within the NCTAMS LANT region directly support over 5,396 shore commands and 106 ships home-ported along the East Coast and the Gulf of Mexico and deployed around the world.
Lorince family chosen as Arkansas Century Farmers
Thursday November 9 Hazen Masonic Lodge Meeting 7:30 p.m. Lodge Hall Monday November 13 4-H Achievement Banquet 6:00 p.m. PC Fair Grounds Hazen Chapter #5 OES Meeting 6:15 p.m. Lodge Hall s Community events brought to you by Hazen Chamber of Commerce and the
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STATEWIDE, ARK. – The Lorince Farm family members were honored as an Arkansas Century Farm this past Friday, October 27. The Lorince’s have farmed in Prairie County since 1897. Governor Asa Hutchinson and Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward inducted 40 Arkansas farms into the Arkansas Century Farm Program at the State Capitol. The Arkansas Century Farm Program recognizes Arkansas farms of 10 acres or more owned by the same family for at least a century. The Arkansas Agriculture Department began the Century Farm program in 2012 as a way to highlight the contributions of these families to the agriculture industry well as their overall contributions to our state. Agriculture is Arkansas’s largest industry, contributing more than $20 billion to the state’s economy annually and providing one in
every six jobs in the state. Arkansas consistently ranks in the top 25 nationally in the production of 23 agricultural commodities. “Through obstacles and challenges you have maintained your commitment to your farm and to your family. When families are strong, our communities are strong, and our state is strong” said Governor Hutchinson to the Century Farm Families. Including new inductees, 376 farms are currently recognized as Arkansas Century Farms. The 40 newly inducted Century Farms are located in the following 27 counties: Arkansas, Calhoun, Clay, Cleburne, Columbia, Craighead, Drew, Faulkner, Franklin, Greene, Independence, Jackson, Jefferson, Little River, Logan, Lonoke, Marion, M o n t g o m e r y , Newton/Searcy, Pope, Prairie, Sebastian, Sharp, Stone, Union, White, and Woodruff. Applications for the
2018 Century Farm Inductees will open in February, 2018. For questions about the Arkansas Century Farm program, contact Mary Elizabeth Lea at maryelizabeth.lea@aad.ar. gov.
The 41st annual Rice Festival was held this past Saturday, October 28th, in the Hazen City Park, East. Look for the special section in this week’s Grand Prairie Herald.
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Elmer Williams Elmer Williams, 77, of Des Arc died Saturday, October 21, 2017 in St. Vincents Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. E l m e r was born April 11, 1940 in Madison, Illinois to D a v i d a n d Ve l m a (Quails) Williams. Survivors include two sisters, Nellie Barber and husband, Oliver, Deloris Gaddy and husband George, one brother, Johnny Williams and wife Cathy, several nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends, Roy Lee Gray, Nathanial Polite, Luretha Holloway. Elmer was preceded in death by his parents, and longtime partner, Carrie Lee Polite. Visitation is 1:00 P M Friday with funeral services following at 2:00 P M at Garth Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. www.garthfuneralhome.c om.
Betty Baser Betty Baser, 87 of Mountain Home, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2017. She was born November 20, 1929 in Ulm, Arkansas. She is survived by four child r e n , Robert (Mary) Baser of Norfork, Arkansas, Jerry (Fay) Baser of Stuttgart, Ricky Baser and Linda House both of Mt. Home; eight grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Baser; her parents, Ralph Robert Shumard and Virginia Ethel Evans Shumard; two brothers, Leonard L. Shumard and Lloyd Shumard and one sister, Marie Shumard. Funeral services were at 11:00 A.M., Friday, October 27, at the Westbrook Funeral Home
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Chapel in Hazen. Visitation was held from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M., prior to the service. Burial was in the Lone Tree Cemetery in Stuttgart.
Wallace Henry Boothe Wallace Henry Boothe, age 85 of Searcy, died Tuesday, October 10, 2017 in Searcy. He was born October 4, 1932 in Hazen, Arkansas to Minor Forrest Boothe and Roxie Box Boothe. He was a US air force veteran and he retired from Pacific Gas and Electric Company in California. He had an incredible sense of humor and was a joker to everyone he met. He loved traveling, was a pilot and will be sorely missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Shelagh Boothe, one son Stephen Boothe and wife Kerry of Livermore, California; one daughter, Carol Boothe-Koonce, and three nieces, Diane Huntley and husband James of Leslie, Judy Foot of Hazen and Gabrielle Gordon of Chicago, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Richard Boothe; and cousin, Conley Boothe.
Clifton Eugene Cochran Clifton Eugene Cochran, known to friends as “Opie,” went to his Heavenly home on October 25, 2017. Clifton, formerly of Shannon Hills, was born in Sherman, TX to Franklin Eugene Cochran and Norma Jean (Hunt) Cochran on July 22, 1986. He was a 2005 graduate of Bryant High School. Clifton had a profound love for the Lord, his family, NASCAR and politics. He seldom met a stranger and was always quick to tell people about his love for the Lord. He is dearly missed by his loved ones, who celebrate the fact that he is at peace with his Heavenly Father. Although Clifton was a quadriplegic here, he is finally running the streets of gold with his skinny long legs. Clifton is survived by his Mother, Norma (Hunt) Cochran; his amazing nieces, Breauna and Tori Bowe of Illiopolis, Illinois and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by his father; his beautiful sister, Rebecca (Cochran) Bowe; and grandparents Oary Hunt and Rachel (Oliver) Hunt; William (Skinny) Cochran, and Myrtle (Coyle) Cochran. Visitation will be Friday, October 27 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Garth Funeral Home in Des Arc. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 28 at Garth Funeral Home, followed by graveside services at Lakeside Cemetery. Pallbearers are Adam Miles, Hunter Batson, DJ Batson, Bill Hunt, Richard McKeown and Brent Meister. Honorary pallbearers are Donald Batson, Jeremy Thomas, and Bryant Fire Department Central Precinct. The services will be officiated by Brother Tom Williams and Pastor Dan McDonald, with eulogy by Lori McDonald. The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made in honor of Clifton to Garth Funeral Home in Des Arc. www.garthfuneralhome.com
Class of 1962 celebrates 55 years at this year’s banquet for the alumni of DeValls Bluff High School by Gloria Strohl DeValls Bluff Class of 1962 had a reunion in clebration of 55 years since graduation. Ten members came together from four states (Florida, Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas) to celebrate. After spending time with other school friends, the class assembled in the former Home Ec Room of the DVB High School immediately following the biennial DVB Alumni Association meeting. A collection of pictures from elementary through high school was enjoyed by everyone. Also, pictures from each reunion were displayed. Snacks of guacamole, salsa, chips, ham rolls, fruit and vegetable trays with respective dips, smoked sausages, chocolate chip cookies, and Rice Krispie peanut butter kisses were spread on the counter for convenient
Veterans living and working in our state have a $4.5 to $5 billion impact on our economy. We are constantly working to make Arkansas a better place to live for our veterans. One major focus in recent years has been in the area of longterm care. This week members of the Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs Committee were given a tour of the new veteran’s home located in North Little Rock. This is not your typical long-term care facility. There are 8 separate cabins called Hero Homes. Each home has 12 individual rooms with private bathrooms. When you enter the door, you walk into an open gourmet kitchen. There’s a living area with a fireplace and a table long enough to accommodate the all the residents of one unit and staff. There is one staffer to every 3 residents and most staff are either veterans themselves or they have a veteran in their immediate family. In 2013, the General Assembly passed legislation which paved the way for this facility. At that time a veteran’s home in central Arkansas had recently closed its doors due to extreme disrepair. Members that year also appropriated $7.5 million from state surplus to help match money from
munching. Tea and lemonade were also available. Former coach and school secretary, Joe and Nina Gasaway from Carlisle visited for a while with the class. Other visitors were Liz Schwede, Lester Kirkemier, and Ruth Kirkemier Newkirk. Talk of old times, old flames and old teachers were the rule. The class played a game by drawing a random question and everyone having to answer the same question. Those questions were: What achievement are you most proud of, excluding family? Tell us an elementary school memory. Which classmate most influenced your life, and why The answers were cocky, poignant and hilarious. Probably the one that got the most laughs was two elementary school memories
from Tim Davis, husband of Sandra Stracener. He said, “That one is easy! I didn’t like school and Mrs. Betzner’s asked me, ‘Timmy, what do you dislike about first grade?’ I responded - those d**n cards! She asked, ‘What cards?’ I told her those cards they put in front of me that I don’t know what they say (flash cards)!” and he continued, “I was little and tried to slip off the bus when we stopped to get other kids. I did it so many times my brother had to hold me down and the bus driver would look in the mirror and ask my him, ‘You got him, Jimmy?!” The game stalled when the question “What is your most embarrasing moment that you want to tell us about?” was
drawn! Those in attendance were Sam Alexander, Harrison; Sandra (Stracener) and Tim Davis, Oviedo, Florida; Jo Ann (Tacker) and Ken Hall, Des Arc; Lynda (Cook) Hall and Willa Cook Volner, Marion; Lennie McKenzie Holmes, Biscoe; Bud Meins, Pasadena, Texas; Clara Mae (Kerr) and Larry Pasley, Alexandria, La; Jimmy and Linda Price, Hazen; Gloria (Hall) and Henry Strohl, DeValls Bluff; Georgia Nell Hightower Wells and daughter Michelle Wells, Stuttgart; and Bill Sayger from Biscoe was present for the Alumni earlier in the day. Goodbyes were said with a promise - “See you here in two years!”
the federal government. A growing aging veteran population increases the need for quality longterm care. Close to 40% of veterans in the country are over the age of 65. We have more work ahead. Our state has just two veteran homes. The other home, located in Fayetteville, is in need of upgrades. The Arkansas Department of Veteran Affairs will continue to update us on possible solutions in the months ahead.
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EHC holds fall council meeting
Paul Osborne, a retired DVB science teacher, gives a science demonstration to the EHC members. by Darlene Finch, Council Secretary The Prairie County EHC Fall Council meeting was
Paul Osborne, a retired science teacher was our guest speaker. He did several interesting scientific demonstrations. We
Foods Workshops, and Marlsgate Holiday Tour and Luncheon. Following the business meeting, Wilson presented
the meeting adjourned with the Homemakers Prayer and door prizes were distributed.
Giving Thanks for the Harvest... People from the Grand Prairie area met on Monday, Oct. 23, to share a meal and attend a community worship service at St. Peter’s on the Prairie Episcopal Church.
P ro c l a m a t i o n City of Des Arc Special Election will be held on
November 14, 2017 One Cent (1%) Sales and Use Tax Des Arc Ambulance Department and One Cent (1%) Sales and Use Tax Des Arc Police Department - E a r l y a n d A b s e n t e e Vo t i n g -
held Thursday October 24, 2017 at the Prairie County Fairgrounds with Mitzi Osborne, Council President presiding. The theme of the meeting was "The World of EHC". Hostess clubs Busy Hands and Oak Prairie provided morning refreshments. The Idlewild Club was in charge of registration which began at 9:30 am. The meeting opened at 10:00 a.m. with a welcome by Faye Carlisle followed by a response from Mitzi Osborne. Vice-President Janice Bell led members in The Pledge of Allegiance. Members recited the Extension Homemakers Creed and Council President Mitzi Osborne shared the thought of the day. Barbara Ingle led us in the song "The Whole World in His Hands."
enjoyed watching and learning about the world of science. After our speaker we enjoyed a wonderful lunch with meat provided by Craigs Barbecue and various dishes and desserts made by club members. Following lunch our meeting was called to order by President Mitzi Osborne. The minutes from Spring Council were distributed, read and approved. Roll Call was answered by Biscoe-7, Busy Hands-7, Oak Prairie-9, Piecemakers-1. Idlewild-5 and Shea Wilson CEA-FCS/4-H. The treasurer report was presented by Thelma Gray. There was no business to discuss only a few reminders of upcoming events and deadlines: Delta District Rally, Club Project Books, Holiday
Gold Star Awards to the clubs that qualified. The 3 Gold Star Club Award was given to clubs that hold at least 10 club meetings, conduct 6 Extension educational programs at club meetings, conduct at least one community service project, send in monthly club reports and volunteer hours, conduct an EHC promotion activity, volunteer at the county fair, set up an educational exhibit at the county fair, and submit a club project book. Four clubs earned 3 Gold Stars this year: Busy Hands accepted by Darlene Finch, Oak Prairie accepted by Dora Halloway, Biscoe accepted by Mitzi, and Idlewild accepted by Alyeen Saunders. The Couponistas club received 2 Gold Stars. With no further business,
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Correction In the last Quorum Court article printed by the Grand Prairie Herald, it was stated that a motion was approved to appropriate $30,000 from the general fund to the Sheriff’s Department. However, according to Sheriff Rick Hickman, the money actually came from the Jail Operations Fund and the Maintenance Fund, not the general fund. The GPH regrets the error.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BAYOU METO REGIONAL IRRIGATION WATER DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of a public hearing to be held on the 8th day of November, 2017, by Bayou Meto Regional Irrigation Water District (the "District"), at 12:30 p.m. at the Bank of England, Lonoke Banking Center, 1109 N. Center Street, Lonoke, Arkansas 72086 with respect to the bonds to be issued by the District in one or more denominations and series in an original principal amount not to exceed an aggregate of $25,000,000 (the "Bonds"). The Bonds will be issued pursuant to Arkansas Code Annotated §§ 14-116-101 et seq., as amended, and for the purposes described below. The District is working with the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission to satisfy the non-federal sponsor responsibilities in the Project Partnership Agreement relating to the Grand Prairie Region and Bayou Meto Basin, Arkansas Project (the "Project"). The Project is designed to provide flood damage reduction features, waterfowl management features and agricultural water supply features which include, but are not limited to, channel construction, excavation and enlargement, bottomland hardwood planting, restoration of herbaceous wetland complex, restoration of riparian hardwood buffers along streams, creation of moist soil habitat, construction of one or more pump stations, construction of a network of canals, pipelines and associated channel structures, installation of water supply control equipment, and on-farm features that provide additional on-farm storage, retrofitting of existing irrigation systems, and other conservation features. Proceeds from the Bonds will be utilized to fund a portion of the non-federal share of the costs of the Project. The Project costs include, but are not limited to, costs associated with project design and construction, bridge construction, land acquisition, utility relocation, surveys, appraisals, and reimbursement of expenses incurred prior to closing of the financing. All interested parties are invited to attend the public hearing to express their views in respect to the issuance of the Bonds. Questions or requests for additional information may be directed to the District at the address set forth below. Any interested persons unable to attend the hearing may submit their view in writing to Mr. Gary Canada, President, at the address of the District set forth below, prior to the date scheduled for the hearing. The Bonds will be issued pursuant to a Resolution adopted by the District and will be secured by revenues of the District. This notice is published and the above-described hearing is to be held in satisfaction of the requirements of Arkansas Code Annotated §19-9-601 et seq., as amended, and other applicable state laws. BAYOU METO REGIONAL IRRIGATION WATER DISTRICT 1300 North Center Street, Suite 9 Lonoke, Arkansas 72086 By: /s/ Gary Canada, President
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Williams and Shelman chosen f o r t h e 2 0 1 7 -1 18 HHS Wendy’s High School Heisman winners
Hazen School Menu
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Brayden Williams and Grant Shelman There are some students who set the bar. They work harder, show more passion and lead by example-in the classroom, on the field and within the community. Today, Wendy's High School Heisman recognizes Grant Shelman and Brayden Williams from Hazen High School and their dedication to never cutting corners by naming them School Winners. "These students are known by their teachers and friends for their commitment to excellence. We are excited and honored that a program like Wendy's High School Heisman is also recognizing their hard work," said Clint Williams, high school principal. Since 1994, Wendy's and the Heisman Trophy Trust have been running the same play to perfection: honoring more than 600,000 of the nation's
most esteemed students. This year, Wendy's will celebrate the accomplishments of thousands of the best high school seniors, awarding winners in five phases. School winners will receive a School Winner certificate and a Wendy's High School Heisman Patch. State Finalists will receive a bronze medal, a Wendy's High School Heisman State Finalist patch and a $25 gift card. From the group of State Finalists announced October 18, 2017, one senior male and female will be selected from each state and announced as State Winners on October 19, 2017. About Wendy's High School Heisman The Wendy's High School Heisman was created by Wendy's founder Dave Thomas in 1994. Dave Thomas dropped
out of high school when he was 15 years old in order to work full-time and went on to become one of the most successful entrepreneurs in history. While this nontraditional path led to his prosperity, it always worried Dave that others would follow in his footsteps and expect to achieve similar fame and wealth by not finishing high school or attending college. Faced with this dilemma, at 61 years old, Dave enrolled at Coconut Creek High School in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and received his General Equivalency Diploma (GED). Inspired by this moment and with a desire to celebrate the outstanding achievements of youth in America, he launched the Wendy's High School Heisman program. Twenty-two years later, Wendy's High School
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BAYOU METO REGIONAL IRRIGATION WATER DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of a public hearing to be held on the 8th day of November, 2017, by Bayou Meto Regional Irrigation Water District (the "District"), at 10:30 a.m. at the England District Courtroom, 110 NW 2nd Street, England, Arkansas 72046 with respect to the bonds to be issued by the District in one or more denominations and series in an original principal amount not to exceed an aggregate of $25,000,000 (the "Bonds"). The Bonds will be issued pursuant to Arkansas Code Annotated §§ 14-116-101 et seq., as amended, and for the purposes described below. The District is working with the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission to satisfy the non-federal sponsor responsibilities in the Project Partnership Agreement relating to the Grand Prairie Region and Bayou Meto Basin, Arkansas Project (the "Project"). The Project is designed to provide flood damage reduction features, waterfowl management features and agricultural water supply features which include, but are not limited to, channel construction, excavation and enlargement, bottomland hardwood planting, restoration of herbaceous wetland complex, restoration of riparian hardwood buffers along streams, creation of moist soil habitat, construction of one or more pump stations, construction of a network of canals, pipelines and associated channel structures, installation of water supply control equipment, and onfarm features that provide additional on-farm storage, retrofitting of existing irrigation systems, and other conservation features. Proceeds from the Bonds will be utilized to fund a portion of the non-federal share of the costs of the Project. The Project costs include, but are not limited to, costs associated with project design and construction, bridge construction, land acquisition, utility relocation, surveys, appraisals, and reimbursement of expenses incurred prior to closing of the financing. All interested parties are invited to attend the public hearing to express their views in respect to the issuance of the Bonds. Questions or requests for additional information may be directed to the District at the address set forth below. Any interested persons unable to attend the hearing may submit their view in writing to Mr. Gary Canada, President, at the address of the District set forth below, prior to the date scheduled for the hearing. The Bonds will be issued pursuant to a Resolution adopted by the District and will be secured by revenues of the District. This notice is published and the above-described hearing is to be held in satisfaction of the requirements of Arkansas Code Annotated §19-9-601 et seq., as amended, and other applicable state laws. BAYOU METO REGIONAL IRRIGATION WATER DISTRICT 1300 North Center Street, Suite 9 Lonoke, Arkansas 72086 By: /s/ Gary Canada, President
Heisman has honored more than 600,000 of the nation's most esteemed high school seniors who share Wendy's values of giving back to their communities, treating people with respect, continuing education and excelling on the athletic field. The Wendy's High School Heisman is a joint program between Wendy's and the Heisman Trophy Trust, host and custodians of the Heisman Memorial Trophy®.
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Senior Hornets horrify the Marvell Mustangs with a 75-6 6 stomping
by Ross Harper Hazen managed a huge blowout Friday night against the Marvell Mustangs. After a fairly quick game, the final score came to 75-6. The situation Friday was fairly simply; Marvell was outmatched as usual due to a lack of players and game preparation. Thus, for the sake of repetition, this writer feels it necessary to avoid a lengthy summary of the game. Hazen's first quarter touchdowns were scored by Ay'Jon Green, Blayne Toll, Green, Keshawn
Gray, and Rasheed Mills respectively. All came with good conversions for a 40-0 score at the start of the second quar-
ter. Marvell scored their only touchdown 29 seconds into the quarter, followed by a failed con-
Zombie cheerleaders haunted the pep rally.
version. Hazen scored once on a pass from Toll to Green, with another good conversion for a score of 48-6 going into halftime. In the third quarter, Junior Minor intercepted a pass for a touchdown, followed by an extra-point kick. Demariae Buchanan scored the next Hornet offensive touchdown, this time with a good conversion. In the fourth quarter, Chance Taylor recovered a Mustang bad snap in the end-zone for a touchdown. This was followed by a failed extra-point. Hazen's
Junior Hornets defeat Marvell 16-1 14 by Ross Harper The Hazen Junior Hornets finished out their season on a win Thursday night against the Marvell Mustangs. Although the game was close, especially against Marvell, the Hornets managed a 38-28 victory. Thursday's game was a close one for the majority of night. Hazen scored first on a run by Eric Cohen, followed by a successful 2-point conversion.
However, the Mustangs ran the next kickoff back all the way for a touchdown, also with a good conversion. With the score tied 8-8, Cohen put the Hornets back in the lead with another touchdown and conversion. Marvell answered with a touchdown of their own, this one with a failed conversion for a 16-14 score. In the second quarter, Quincey McAdoo scored his first touchdown of the
night, again with a good 2-point try. Marvell then scored one more touchdown, and after the nogood conversion, the score was 24-20 going into halftime. In the third quarter, the Hornets allowed one final touchdown from the Mustangs, who took the lead 24-28 after their conversion. Hazen finished with two more touchdowns in the fourth quarter, by Harris and McAdoo and with good
and no-good conversions respectively. The final score of the night came to 38-28. Hazen's junior high had a quite mediocre season this year, especially considering they were defending back-to-back conference champions. They finished 4-5 overall and 4-4 in conference. Although not a bad job, it definitely leaves room for improvement next year.
final score came on a pick-six by Mills, again with a missed kick. This game showed the dominance of the Hazen Hornets, as well as let-
ting the second-stringers get some playing time. The Hornets meet the Pa l e s t i n e - W h e a t l e y Patriots at home this Friday for Senior Night.
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David, Jeri, Amber, Jason, Jalynn & Cara PHONE: 870-255-4873 4. Fordyce Redbugs @ McGehee
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7. Palestine-Wheatly @ Hazen
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BEST BBQ ON THE GRAND PRAIRIE 8. Lincoln Wolves @ Prairie Grove
Westbrook Funeral Home
Go Hornets!!! Go, Fight, Win!!! 115 North Livermore Street Hazen, AR 72064 870-255-3221
9. Rogers @ Springdale
Hart’s Liquor Store, Inc. Hwy 70 • Hazen 255-3374 says...
Go Hornets! The Hart Family - Owners
10. Gravette Lions @ Gentry
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The protection lasts for 6 months! 8a.m. - 5p.m. Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 8 a.m.-12 noon Wed. - Closed daily for lunch.
11. Sheridan @ Benton
Joshua D. Jacobs, CPA Tax & Accounting Services
Mayflower Foods Stores and City Market wish all surrounding High Schools much success in this football season!
Good Luck Hornets! City Market 109 S. Livermore, Hazen, AR 72064 Mayflower Food Stores Hwy 70 West, Carlisle, AR 72024
13. Camden Fairview @ Watson Chapel
Last Week’s Winner Sandra Smith
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5. Bryant Hornets @ Conway
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12. Osceola @ Rivercrest
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3. Cross County @ Marked Tree
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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, no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, or postmarked by 5 p.m. on Friday of the contest week. Entries may be mailed to “Armchair Quarterback, P.O. Box 370, Hazen, AR 72064.” You may enter on-line at www.herald-publishing.com 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 20th 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 $25 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.
ARMCHAIR
GO HORNETS, GO! 14. Bearden Bears @ Strong
Good Luck Hornets
15. Berryville @ Huntsville
16. Ashdown @ Fountain Lake
Billy’s Body Shop and Wrecker Service
Hwy. 70 West - Hazen, AR Phone 255-4432 or Nights 255-3983
For All Your Trucking Needs Call the Local Service with the Experience You Need to Get the Job Done Right!
17. Gurdon Go-Devils @ Glen Rose
PARTS WORLD OF HAZEN 106 E. Front St. P.O. Box 690, Hazen, AR 72064
Jimmy & Ginger Shelman OWNERS Phone: 870-255-3737 Fax: 870-255-3793, Home: 870-255-3449
18. Mountain Home @ West Memphis
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Publisher - Roxanne Bradow Advertising - Rick Johnson Circulation/Accounts - Trudy Johnson Phone: 870-255-4538 P.O. Box 370 Hazen, AR 72064 E-mail us at heraldpublishing@gmail.com Visit us at www.herald-publishing.com
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ARMCHAIR QUARTERBACK FOOTBALL CONTEST P.O. Box 370•111 Hwy 70 E•Hazen, AR 72064 Name: ________________________________________ Address: _____________________ Phone: __________ City: ___________________ State & Zip: __________
David, Cindy, Taylor and Whitney 19. Magnolia Panthers @ Hope
20. Waldron Bulldogs @ Dardanelle GO HORNETS! WE WISH YOU THE GREATEST SUCCESS THIS YEAR!
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Help Wanted Immediate opening for an Office Administrator in Des Arc, AR Must be organized, detail oriented and have excellent communication skills. Clerical/administrative experience needed. Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs (Word & Excel) required. A/P & A/R experience preferred. Ability to multitask and work independently with minimal supervision required. If you meet the qualifications, please submit resume to: Human Resources Manager PO Box 807 Brinkley, AR 72021 Closing date: December 1, 2017 (11-1-17 1tc) _________________
For Rent Old bank building for lease. Hwy 70, Main Street, DeValls Bluff, AR. Contact (8700 998-2301 (10-18-17 2tc) __________________
Castleberry Hotel for Sale. Highway 70, Main St. DeValls Bluff, AR. (870)-998-2301 (10-18-17 2tc)
FOUND One pair of boys football cleats found in front of Herald Publishing. Call and identify the shoes, and they are yours. 8 7 0 - 2 5 5 - 4 5 3 8 . _________________
NOTICE OF POSTED LAND Posted against all hunting, Fishing and Treaspassing: The NW 1/4: The W 1/2 of NE 1/4 and the SW 1/4 of Section 36 T2N-R5W containing 400 acres
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Last Garage Sale Saturday November 4th 302 West Crowly Street. Christmas items, toys, furniture, clothes, kitchen items, etc. 7:00am to 1:00pm. (11-1-17) 1tp
People Do Read Small Ads... You Did!!! NOTICE OF POSTED LANDS The following lands in the Northern District of Arkansas County, and the Southern District of Prairie County, Arkansas, have been posted by the Owner to prohibit trespass or entry upon the lands for any purposes: PROPERTY LYING IN THE NORTHERN DISTRICT, ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS: ALL OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 3 WEST, NORTHERN DISTRICT, ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS, LESS AND EXCEPT ONE ACRE IN THE NORTHWEST CORNER THEREOF DESCRIBED AS: BEGIN AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE RUN EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 210 FEET; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF THE SECTION 210 FEET; THENCE WEST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SECTION 210 FEET; THENCE ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE SECTION 210 FEET NORTH TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 5 WEST, NORTHERN DISTRICT, ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS. THE FRACTIONAL SOUTHWEST QUARTER (SW¼) OF SECTION FOUR (4), TOWNSHIP TWO (2) SOUTH, RANGE FIVE (5) WEST, NORTHERN DISTRICT, ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS. ALL OF THE WEST ONEHALF (W½) OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 5 WEST,
NORTHERN DISTRICT, ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS, 320 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. A TRIANGLE TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SE¼ OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 5 WEST, NORTHERN DISTRICT, ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS; RUNNING THENCE NORTH ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF SECTION 35, A DISTANCE OF 10.88 CHAINS TO THE POINT WHERE THE WEST AND SOUTH LINE OF DRAINAGE DITCH INTERSECT SAID CENTER SECTION LINE; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID DRAINAGE DITCH TO A POINT IN THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 35 WHERE SAID DRAINAGE DITCH INTERSECTS SAID SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 5.96 CHAINS TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 3.24 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. ALL THAT PART OF THE NORTH ONE-HALF (N½) OF THE NORTH ONEHALF (N½) OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 5 WEST, NORTHERN DISTRICT, ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS, LYING WEST OF THE PUBLIC DRAINAGE DITCH CONTAINING 100.52 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. LESS AND EXCEPT: PART OF THE E½ OF THE SW¼ OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 5 WEST, NORTHERN DISTRICT, ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE INTERSEC-
TION OF THE NORTH AND SOUTH CENTERLINE OF SAID SECTION 35 WITH THE EAST AND WEST CENTERLINE OF SAID SECTION BEING THE EXACT CENTER OF SAID SECTION 35; RUNNING THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE NORTH AND SOUTH CENTERLINE OF SAID SECTION A DISTANCE OF 24 CHAINS TO A POINT; THENCE WEST 1.32 CHAINS TO THE EAST LINE OF A DRAINAGE CANAL RUNNING THROUGH SAID E½-SW¼ OF SAID SECTION 35; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH THE SAID NORTH AND SOUTH CENTERLINE TO THE EAST AND WEST CENTER SECTION LINE; THENCE EAST 1.32 CHAINS TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, BEING A RECTANGULAR STRIP OF LAND OFF A PORTION OF THE E½SW¼ OF SAID SECTION 35, AND CONTAINING 3.17 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. PROPERTY LYING IN THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT, PRAIRIE COUNTY, ARKANSAS: THE SOUTH ONE-HALF (S½) OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 1 SOUTH, RANGE 5 WEST, SOUTHERN DISTRICT, PRAIRIE COUNTY, ARKANSAS. (PARCEL NO. 001-02465001) PART OF THE SOUTH ONE-HALF (S½), LESS 11.62 ACRES, OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 1 SOUTH, RANGE 5 WEST, SOUTHERN DISTRICT, PRAIRIE COUNTY, ARKANSAS. (PARCEL NO. 001-02466-000) Owner: Karen S. James d/b/a Merrigreen Acres 215 W Palm St Lonoke, AR 72086 (11-1-17 3tc)
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PC 4-H H kicks off year with Bonfire Bonanza held at fairgrounds
Smokey the Bear came to visit with the 4-H Club participants. by Shea Wilson County Extension Agent-FCS/4-H Prairie County 4-H Kicks Off the year with Bonfire Bonanza 4-H families gathered at the fairgrounds October 21 for a bonfire to kick off the new 4-H year (which started October 1). The evening started off with a fire safety lesson from
Smokey the Bear, then continued with pumpkin painting, outdoor games, and contests like mummy wrapping, seed spitting, and bubble gum blowing. After roasting hot dogs and s'mores, the night ended with a hayride. Special thanks to Prairie County Farm Bureau for sponsoring this year's Bonfire Bonanza. 4-H is the youth devel-
opment program of the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service and is open to all youth between the ages of 5 and 19 years of age without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
For more information about the Prairie County 4-H Youth Development Program and how you can get involved, contact the Prairie County Extension Service at 870998-2614 or email smwilson@uaex.edu. Like us on F a c e b o o k : prairiecoarkansas4h or follow us on Instagram: @prairieco4h. (Pictures
courtesy Wilson)
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DVB Alumni Association hosts 250 Scrappers at biennial event Saturday by Gloria Strohl The DeValls Bluff Alumni Association biennial meeting held in the former DVB Gym at 10:00 Saturday morning, October 28, 2017, brought almost 250 alumni back to their roots. Former Scrappers were greeted by a beautiful fall arrangement featuring purple and gold mums, cotton and rice and a purple and gold Scrapper “Welcome Alumni” sign. The lobby of the gym had a showcase of sports memoribilia including letterman jackets, sweaters and DVB uniforms. The north end of the lobby sported a large purple and gold scrapper with lettering stating “Scrappers Forever”. Registration tables were on both north and south ends of the lobby entrance to the gym floor. Darlene Cook Sickel, Donna Hawkins, Alberson, Barbara Blackwell Hutchens and Linda K i r k s i e c k Dillingham were in c h a r g e . Refreshments of coffee, water and doughnuts were set up along the east wall of the gym. The gym floor was dotted with round tables draped with white cloth. Each table held an arrangement of purple and gold featuring glitzy net, centered with a tea light. Purple and gold Alumni programs marked each place setting and completed the tablescape. The west side of the gym floor held a large purple sign emblazened with a gold scrapper and “DVB” lettering, a picture display of former Scrappers and events, a table full of door prizes donated by locals, and a purple backdrop with large “DVB” letters available for tak-
ing pictures. Four large white columns topped with purple and gold mums comprised the speaker podium . Kenny Alexander’s artistic caricatures of former teachers were displayed on the east side of the gym. About 11:30, Alumni President Lori Andrews Canada called the meeting to order and asked Shirley Sharp Goff to sing The National Anthem. Lori lead the group in The Pledge of Allegiance and then Shirley led the group singing of the DVB Alma
Mater. Sam Alexander asked the blessing for not only our food, but for the lives of the members of the DVB Alumni. A delicious buffet lunch of catfish and Craig’s barbeque was enjoyed by the Alumni. While the lunch was being served, Lori asked for the Alumni’s attention and conducted the business meeting. She shared how generous Allen Childress had been allowing the DVB Alumni meetings to continue to be held in the former DVB Gym. She told the Alumni how time consuming it had been to round up tables and chairs for the meeting, and Allen Childress had seen that they had
been moved to the gym from various churches and set up. A motion was made from the floor for the Alumni Association to purchase 100 chairs. This motion was seconded and carried. Lori thanked all the ones who had helped her plan this meeting and bring those plans to fruition. A special thanks was acknowledged to Treasurer/Correspondent, Maxine Brown, who does all the correspondence every Alumni Meeting. Lori reported that the
Nomination Committe had asked Leah Willeford to serve as Vice President for the 2019 meeting. Motion was made to accept this nomination. This motion was seconded and approved. Lori reported that Callie Cotton had been the recipient of the 2017 Margaret and Conway George DVB Scholarship. She also stated that there was an open position on the Scholarship Selection Committee and asked for any interested volunteers to contact Committe Chairman, Chad Simpson. She introduced Haley Chapman, 2015 Scholarship recipient. Haley thanked the Alumni for their contin-
ued support as she continues her Nursing education at UAMS. Recognition of Alumni in special categories were: Traveled farthest Pat McDonald (Class of 1959) from Connecticut; Earliest DVB graduate attending: Ollie Mae Corpier Simmons (Class of 1939); Most Recent Graduate Haley Chapman (Class of 2015). Visiting and reminiscing with old classmates and friends continued on the gym while all Alumni were served. Lori thanked the caterers, King Kat and Craig’s Barbeque, and joined the crowd in applause in appreciation of the delicious meal. Door prizes were awarded from the following donors: Mack’s Sport Shop, Tractor Supply, Lumber One, F a c t o r y Connection, Bancorp South, Farmers & Merchants Bank, Parts City Auto Parts Des Arc, Des Arc Auto & Ag Center, Greenway Equipment, Harvey’s Exxon, Palace Drug, Garth’s, Pat’s Beauty Shop, Barbara Barkley. Nina Gasaway, Mary Ellen Cook Wortham, Diane, Mary Sharp, Shirley Goff, Patricia Wallach, Brenda Simpson and Lori Canada. Lori Canada thanked all donors for door prizes. She expressed her appreciation on behalf of the DVB Alumni to Allen Childress for allowing Alumni Meetings to be held in the former gym. She again thanked all those who helped with orgainizing the meeting and stated that Donna Hawkins Alberson will be the President for 2019. She said, “I look forward to seeing you all again in 2019!”
Wesley Hare stands very still while he is made into a mummy with a very large roll of toilet paper.
The 4-Hers took some time out to paint mini pumpkins for Halloween.
There’s nothing as fun as a seed-spitting contest.
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