75¢
Des Arc couple honored. See page 6
Volume 117 Number 12 - USPS 225-680
Community Events Calendar Monday March 5 DeValls Bluff City Council Meeting City Hall 6:00pm - 7:00pm White River Irrigation District Board of Directors Meeting 10:00am Front street Hazen Biscoe City Council Meeting City Hall 7:00pm Tuesday March 6 Hazen High School Class of 2020 Dinner & Silent Auction Hazen Community Center 5:00pm-7:00pm Thursday March 8 GFWC Elsie McCain Club Meeting 6:00pm Murry’s Restaurant Hazen Hazen Lodge Meeting 7:30pm Lodge Hall Sunday March 11 Daylight Savings Time Begins Monday March 12 Hazen Chapter # 5 OES Meeting 6:15pm BanCorpSouth Hazen Tuesday March 13 Quorum Court Meeting 6:00pm Annex Building Des Arc Community events brought to you by Hazen Chamber of Commerce and the
Please call F&M Bank (255-3042) or The Grand Prairie Herald (255-4538) to list events.
Prairie County, Arkansas
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Boozman’s office schedules mobile office for county WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator John Boozman announced that members of his staff will host a mobile office event in DeValls Bluff on Wednesday, March 7th. The Mobile Office will be held in the DeValls Bluff City Hall located at 877 E. Cypress St. from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Boozman’s staff will be available at the walk-in event to help Arkansans who are having problems involving the federal government and to hear their thoughts about legislative issues. This is a staff-led constituent service event. Senator Boozman will not be attending. “Working through issues with the federal govern-
ment can often be overwhelming. As a senator, it is one of my privileges to help Arkansans navigate through and cut the red tape – making it more convenient for citizens to use government services. Constituent service is always my top priority. My staff will be available to assist you with any questions you may have. They are looking forward to visiting with Prairie County residents and answering questions and helping resolve issues involving federal agencies,” Boozman said. For more information on this event, contact Boozman’s Little Rock office at: 501-372-7153.
Des Arc City Council votes on resignation of parks director by Lisa Mills Ronnie Ward offered his resignation as Des Arc’s Parks & Recreation Director at the regular meeting of the Des Arc City Council on February 20. Present at the meeting were City Mayor Jimmy Garth, Treasurer/Recorder Chrisana Knupp and council members Jodie Mayher, Welton Robinson, Steve Bryan, Ray McVay, Janice Huffstickler and Anna Beth Fisher. After accepting Ward’s resignation, the council thanked him for all of his hard work. Ward recommended Doug Estes as his replacement. The council approved Estes for the position. The meeting was called to order by prayer, the pledge of allegiance and roll call. The January financial report was read approved, payment of bills was approved and minutes from the January meeting were approved. No old business was discussed. In new business Alderperson Robinson reported there is a strong smell of gas in his neighborhood. Alderperson Bryan said there is also a gas smell in his neighborhood. Mayor Garth said he would have someone check it out. Police Chief Rick Parson reported 16 traffic tickets, 5 Misdemeanor charges and 5 Felony charges. He also reported that a Hummer purchased 3 years ago is no longer in use and needs to be sold. A motion was approved to
accept sealed bids with an ad to be placed in the newspaper. Mayor Garth stated an old pickup used by the dogcatcher needs to be sold. A motion was approved to accept sealed bids with an ad to be placed in the newspaper. Committee reports included: Alderperson Bryan reported for the gas, water & sewer department that gas prices have remained steady. Alderperson McVay reported for the Senior Citizens Center that everything is going great. Mayor Garth reported for the street department that repairs on potholes will begin as soon as the weather allows. Mayor Garth reported that it is time to accept bids for mowing the park, around the water tanks, sewer pumps & booster station and cleaning park restrooms. An ad will be placed in the newspaper to accept bids. Ronald Eans addressed the council with several concerns: 1. A big hole on Anderson St heading to 4th St. Mayor Garth stated it would be looked at. 2. An illegal mobile home that has previously been discussed. Mayor Garth stated that a letter will be sent to the owner, per attorney's advice. 3. Work on 3rd St. that has been approved for repairs. Mayor Garth stated that the deadline for the work to be finished is June 30th and work will resume as soon as weather allows.
State Star Events winners... Kynnedi Mothershed, Reighan McAdoo, and Kolby Fox of Hazen won the state level competition for their project "Let it Shine." They completed research about poverty, put together a project to help a homeless shelter during Christmas, and completed a project and speech over their work. They will be representing the state of Arkansas at the national competition in Atlanta, GA from June 28 -July 2nd if funds can be raised in time. Any donations for the team will be greatly appreciated!
Abundance of workshops await at Rural Life Conference Mar. 9 PINE BLUFF, Ark. – Fifteen workshops will be offered to attendees of the 62 nd annual Rural Life Conference March 9 at the Pine Bluff Convention Center. Workshops begin at 10:15 a.m. and are one hour long with a 15-minute break between each workshop. Conference participants can attend two workshops in their entirety. One workshop, Conservation Planning for Today’s Farming Sustainability, runs the entire two hours. It covers holistic farm management planning, high tunnel house cropping systems and irrigation water management, and the C o n s e r v a t i o n Stewardship Program (CSP) and Environmental Qualities Incentive Program (EQIP) and updates. Three of the most popular workshops are repeating to accommodate attendees. These workshops are Heir Property/Estate Planning, Single Family Housing (which will focus on the U.S. Department
of Agriculture’s Rural Development Program) and USDA Farm Loans and Programs with special emphasis on beginning, minority, women and veteran farmers and ranchers. Aquaculture/fisheries workshops are Backyard Aquaponics, Keys to Successful Pond Management and the Role of Habitat in Fisheries Conservation and Management. Other workshops cover soybean, rice and vegetable production; cow/calf production and grazing; forestry management, year two of the Sustainable Forestry Program; food safety and GAP certification for vegetable crops; business and marketing; and local food systems and urban gardening. Participants can also, learn about what services, other than food, that UAPB’s food pantry provides to students. The Rural Life Conference gets underway with registration at 7:30 a.m. The opening session begins at 8:45 a.m. The conference also
features a poster session and exhibits by governmental and community agencies. The conference is sponsored by the School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences. Registration is requested of everyone even though the conference is free to farmers, retirees and homemakers. The cost to professionals and agency personnel is $50, after Feb. 19, $75. To preregister, or for more information, contact Margaret L. Taylor at (870) 5757144/8535 or taylorml@uapb.edu. The Pine Bluff Convention Center is located at 1 Convention Center Plaza. The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff offers all of its Extension and Research programs and services without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative A c t i o n / E q u a l Opportunity Employer.
PC filing period is open until March 1 The Prairie County Election Commission has announced that the filing period for county offices has opened. The window for filing began on February 22 and will remain open through noon on March 1, 2018. The respective political parties are responsible for setting and receiving their filing fees. All candidates must file with their respective party and pay the requisite filing fees before the political party can turn in the candidate’s paperwork to the county clerk’s office. Candidates have until Thursday March 1,
2018 at noon to file. Those interested in running for political office should contact Republican Chairman Rick Dobson (501-516-6061) if filing as a Republican, Democratic Chairman Harvey Joe Sanner (501-516-7000) if filing as a Democrat, or the Prairie County Clerk’s office if filing as an Independent (870-2564434). County-wide candidates elected this year will serve a four-year term and will begin serving on January 1, 2019. The Preferential Party Primary date is May 22, 2018.
66°
59
58°
65°
63°
53°
37°
35°
52°
51°
100%
10%
0%
80%
10%
Page 2 - The Grand Prairie Herald - Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Benafield joins effort to combat gun violence Zachari Dwayne Edge Zachari Dwayne Edge, 3 years old of Hazen, passed a w a y peacefully while in the company of his loving mother, Deviane LaFaye Fox on February 22, 2018 in his home. Zachari is survived by his mother, Deviane and his brother, Hunter Fox both of Hazen; his nana, Glenda Fought; his aunts, Shannon Shatzer and Shawana Cessor; cousins, Kiersten , Tyler and Jessica; Zach's future family, Dustin Howard, Kira, Zane, and nana Nancy. He lived only a short life with us due to a rare terminal illness. He was brave, strong, and fought hard, but God had other plans for him. He was preceded in death by his uncle, Daniel Cessor, sister, Kira Allyn Howard, grandma, Lily Bell Cessor and Charlie Tumey family. Funeral services were held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, February 24, 2018 at the Peppers Lake Church of Christ. Visitation was from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. prior to the service. Burial was in the Peppers Lake Cemetery.
Wallace Hayes McDonald It is with great sadness that the family of Wallace Hayes McDonald, Jr. 63, announces his passing on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at his home in Silvis, Illinois. He was b o r n November 27. 1954 in DeValls B l u f f , Arkansas to Wallace H, Sr. and Lula M. Gilbert McDonald. He was preceded in death by his father, Wallace H. McDonald, Sr.; grandparents, Joe
Arkansas Press Association National Newspaper Association Member 2018
The
Grand Prairie Herald
(USPS) 225-680 The Grand Prairie Herald is an independent publication that has served Prairie County since December, 1901. It is published weekly by
Herald Publishing Company P.O. Box 370 111 Hwy 70 E Hazen, Arkansas 72064 Ph. 870-255-4538 Email: heraldpublishing@gmail.com
Subscription Rates In Prairie County $17.50/year In Arkansas $22.50/year Out of State -
and Maggie Gilbert; Chester and Ercyele McDonald; Uncle, Raymond McDonald; and aunt, Anna Lee. He is survived by his wife, Diane McDonald; his mother, Lula Mae McDonald; son Wallace H. McDonald, III; daughters, Chandra and Angela McDonald; three sisters, Evelyn Anderson; Faye Abram; and Lorraine Kelly; two aunts, Lena Anderson and great aunt, Dorothy Gridon; one uncle, Ruben Camp; five nephews; five nieces; five grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends. Wallace attended grade school (1-5) in Biscoe, Arkansas; (6-8) in Glenview , East Moline, Illinois; and graduated from United Township in East Moline. He worked in a Historical Clock and Car Shop in Rock Island, Illinois as a welder and painter; and worked for George Evans in Moline, Illinois. He started playing music at age sixteen. He played bass guitar with his brother-in-law, John Abram, and the Royal Harmoneers of Davenport, Iowa and Bix Veider Beck at their annual Jazz Fest in Davenport, Iowa. A memorial service will be held April 21, 2018at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in East Moline, Illinois. Arrangements by Schroder’s Mortuary, Silvis, Illinois.
Mary Hannah Briggs Mary Hannah Briggs, 54, of DeValls Bluff died Thursday, February 22, 2018 at Spring Place Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Hazen, Arkansas. She was born July 20, 1963 i n Foreman, Arkansas to O. J. Knighten and Mary (Bartel) Pardue. Survivors include her husband, Willis Briggs, two daughters, Samantha Williams and husband Eric, Sandra Forrester and husband Jason, three grandsons, Seth Williams, Caleb Williams, Conner Williams, three granddaughters, Sylvia Forrester, Jada Forrester, Jasmine Forrester, her mother, Mary Pardue, four brothers, David Pardue, Ricky Pardue, Jason Pardue, Billy Pardue, one sister, Patricia Zamora. Mary was preceded in death by her Father, O. J. Knighten, one sister, Karen Forrester, and step mother, Pansy Knighten. Memorial services were held Saturday 2:00 P M at Assembly of God Church in Des Arc under the direction of Garth
Funeral Home.
Kalena Kaye Billingsley Norman Kalena Kaye Billingsley Norman, 39, of Des Arc Passed away February 11, 2018 due to an automobile accident on her way to work. She was born February 12, 1978 in Hammond, Indiana. Upon graduating from Des Arc High School s h e attended nursi n g school a n d gradua t e d w i t h her LPN license. She worked tirelessly in the field of nursing homes because she loved working with the elderly. Kalena also touched many hearts of those in the churches she attended including the local church in Des Arc Living Waters Full Gospel. Here she taught the youth Sunday school and sang in the praise team. Kalena has a large family and many friends that will miss her very much. We will miss her goodbyes that always ended with “I love you and a warm hug and kiss.” Kalena is survived by daughter Marla, her mother Barbara Billingsley, father Kenny Billingsley, one brother, Travis Billingsley and wife, Ashlie, one nephew, Colton Billingsley, and numerous, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Visitation was Wednesday, February 14 from 5:00-7:00 P M at Garth Funeral Home. Funeral services were Thursday, February 15, at 10:00 A M at Living Waters Full Gospel Church in Des Arc. Burial will be in Cotton Plant Cemetery by Garth Funeral home.
Benny Key Benny Key, age 91 of Searcy went to be with the Lord February 8, 2018. He was born July 19, 1926 to Andrew and D a i s y (Mathis) Key in Iron Mountain, MO. Benny is survived by his wife of 48 years Mildred (Cricket) Key, and two daughters Diann (Key) Waddell and Barbara (Key) Parsons, many grandchildren and great grandchildren, and many close friends. He was preceded in death by four sons and two daughters; Dale, Darryl, Bo-Bo, Bobby Wayne, Carolyn, and Kitty Michelle. Benny worked for VO Calhoun for 40+ years in Des Arc. A memorial service will be held at a
Cemetery Donations In Memory of: Betty Stallings By: Betty Lovell In Memory of: Christy Scott By; Billy & Nona Gail Booth In memory of: Rozan McFadden By: Billy & Nona Gail Booth In Memory of: Rozan McFadden By: The Rieke Firm
In Memory of: Mavis Hall By: Billy & Nona Gail Booth In Memory of: Rozan McFadden By: Rook & Connie Chudy Donations are greatly appreciated and may be mailed to: Hazen Cemetery P.O. Box 92 Hazen, Ar. 72064
$27.50/year Periodicals Postage paid at Hazen, Arkansas 72064 POSTMASTER: Send Address Changes to: Grand Prairie Herald P.O.Box 370 Hazen, Arkansas 72064 Managing Editor/Publisher Roxanne Bradow Advertising RickJohnson Circulation/Accounts Trudy Johnson
The Grand Prairie Herald is happy to publish a picture and the first 300 words of an obituary for free as a service and as a courtesy to the families of our community. Beginning with the 301st word, the rate will be 10 cents per word to publish.The entire obituary will only be published if the paper is contacted directly either by email or by phone. heraldpublishing@gmail.com or 870-255-4538
Chief Deputy Attorney General Julie Benafield has been assigned to assist U.S. Attorney Cody Hiland in tackling gun violence. Benafield, a Hazen native, works in Attorney General Leslie Rutledge’s office, and will be working on this project in addition to her regular duties. Hiland introduced the Special Assistant United States Attorneys program and announced that in addition to the Attorney General’s Office, several elected state prosecutors will join the U.S. Department of Justice in tackling gun crimes. Four attorneys from the Arkansas Attorney
General’s Office will serve as Special Assistant United States Attorneys in an effort to curb violence and increase prosecution of federal gun crimes. “I am proud to join U.S. Attorney Cody Hiland in the important fight
against violent crime,” said Attorney General Rutledge. “The addition of Special Assistant United States Attorneys will help law enforcement curtail unnecessary violence and lock criminals up for the gun crimes they commit. No Arkansan should live in fear and I am confident that prosecuting and removing dangerous criminals from our streets will make our neighborhoods safer.” In addition to Benafield, the other attorneys assigned to the project are: Deputy Attorney General Will Jones, and Assistant Attorneys General Emily Abbott and Amanda Jegley.
ASO plans tribute concert for jazz great Ella Fitzgerald Little Rock, ARK, February 23, 2018 - The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, Philip Mann, Music Director and Conductor, presents the third concert of the 20172018 Acxiom Pops Live! season: A Tribute to Ella, Saturday, March 10th at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 11th at 3:00 p.m. at the newly-renovated Robinson Performance Hall. In what would have been her 100th year, the ASO pays tribute to “The First Lady of Song” by performing hits from the American Songbook including, Blue Skies, It Don’t Mean A Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing, Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered and many others. Vocalists Capathia
Jenkins, Nikki Ren e Daniels, and Aisha de Haas, all veterans of Broadway, take the stage with the ASO to perform Ella’s timeless favorites. The Pops Live! Series is sponsored by Acxiom. A Tribute to Ella is sponsored by University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. The media sponsor for the Pops Live! Series is The Point 94.1. Tickets are $15, $35, $55, and $65; active duty military and student tickets are $10 and can be purchased online at www.ArkansasSymphony .org; at the Robinson Center street-level box office beginning 90 minutes prior to a concert; or by phone at 501-6661761, ext. 100. All Arkansas students grades
Beckham graduates from UCA with BBA CONWAYTiffany Beckham of Hazen was awarded a Bachelor of Business Administration degree during the University of Central Arkansas’ commencement ceremonies held on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 in the Farris Center. University officials con-
ferred more than 750 undergraduate and graduate degrees from the College of Education, College of Liberal Arts, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, College of Business, College of Fine Arts and Communication and College of Health and Behavioral Sciences.
K-12 are admitted to Sunday’s matinee free of charge with the purchase of an adult ticket using the Entergy Kids’ Ticket, downloadable at http://www.arkansassymphony.org/freekids. Please note: the Entergy Kids' Ticket Voucher must be redeemed for a reserved seat by calling the Box Office or presenting it at the Box Office beginning 90 minutes prior to a concert.
Elsie McCain Club meeting rescheduled for March 1 By Chris Weems GFWC Elsie McCain Club canceled its regular meeting Thursday night because of the rainy weather, according to Chris Weems, president “The Club will meet two Thursdays in a row, March 1, and 8, to keep up with the Yearbook”, she announced. The president also announces that club members should bring their items for the Operation Smile box to be sent next week. Rosetta Van Houten is hostess for the meeting this week at Murry’s.
HAZEN HIGH SCHOOL CLASS of 2020
-AUCTIONTuesday, March 6
Hazen Community Center
Barbeque Dinner & Silent Auction 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Dine-in or Carry-out)
Live Auction 7:00 p.m. TICKETS $8.00 DINNER BBQ, Chips, Cole Slaw, Baked Beans, Desserts Drink
Tickets can be purchased from any 10th grade student or at the door.
Page 3 - The Grand Prairie Herald - Wednesday, February 28, 2018
2018 Arkansas Flower and Garden Show this weekend The 2018 Arkansas Flower and Garden Show will be held at the Arkansas State Fairgrounds at 2600 Howard in Little Rock from March 24. The events schedule for the three days is: Friday, March 2 9:00 General Shopping and Educational Exhibits open 9:30 Gardening How-to’s short presentations begin, Arts & Crafts Bldg. 10:00 Integrated Pest Management in the Vegetable Garden, Farm & Ranch Bldg.; Gardening Seminar by Patrick Byers, University of Missouri Extension Regional Horticulture Specialist 10:00-2:00 Landscape Challenge, Barton Coliseum Watch local landscapers construct home foundation plantings live at the Show. 11:15 Home Landscape Problems and Solutions, Farm & Ranch Bldg. Gardening Seminar by Dr. Allen Owings, Louisiana State University 12:30 Drought Tolerant Plants for Your Garden, Farm & Ranch Bldg. Gardening Seminar by Patrick Byers, University of Missouri Extension Regional Horticulture Specialist
1:00 Arkansas Flower & Garden Show Awards Presentation, Arts & Crafts Bldg. 1:45 Don’t Be A Garden Snob, Farm & Ranch Bldg. Gardening Seminar by Carol Mendel, Pulaski Co. Master Gardener 5:00 General Shopping and Educational Exhibits close Saturday, March 3 9:00 General Shopping and Educational Exhibits open 9:00 Silent Auction opensbenefitting AFGS Scholarships and Greening of Arkansas Grant Program 9:30 Gardening How-to’s short presentations begin, Arts & Crafts Bldg. New topic every 30 minutes 10:00 Blackberries for the Home Garden: An Excellent Choice!, Farm & Ranch Bldg. Gardening Seminar by Dr. John Clark, University of Arkansas, Dept. of Horticulture 11:15 New Flowers for Your Spring Landscape, Farm & Ranch Bldg. Gardening Seminar by Dr. Allen Owings, Louisiana State University 12:30 Basic Back Yard Garden, Farm & Ranch Bldg. Gardening Seminar by Jill
Forrester, Arkansas Farmer and Restauranteur 1:45 Easy Care Annuals and Perennials, Farm & Ranch Bldg. Gardening Seminar by Janet Carson, Horticulture Specialist, UofA Cooperative Extension Service 2:00 Silent Auction closesbenefitting AFGS Scholarships and Greening of Arkansas Grant Program 5:00 General Shopping and Educational Exhibits close Sunday, March 4 10:00 General Shopping and Educational Exhibits open 11:00 Gardening How-to’s short presentations begin, Arts & Crafts Bldg. Learn how to do a variety of gardening tasks from local experts. New topic every 30 minutes 12:00-3:30 Children’s Hands-on Gardening Workshops, Farm & Ranch Bldg. Sessions are 30 minutes and will repeat every hour. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 4:00 General Shopping and Educational Exhibits close For more information, go to https://argardenshow.org/sho w-info/schedule-of-events/.
Online dicamba training now open for farmers Online training is open for Arkansas farmers seeking the mandatory license for ground applications of any dicamba or Enlist 2,4-D formulations in 2018. There are two separate online modules: One module covers dicamba, the other covers both Enlist One and Enlist DuoTM. Applicators must complete the certification for each chemistry they seek to apply. Once applicators complete the training module, they will have to achieve a 90 percent score on a 20-question test to pass and receive their license. To complete the training:
1. Go to uaex.edu or http://bit.ly/ArkApplicator 2018 2. Complete the registration form 3. Select the training for the chemistry to be sprayed 4. Complete the module 5. Pass the 20-question test with at least a 90 percent score 6. Print and keep the certificate. Attendance at training provided by chemical companies or our Cooperative Extension Service spray schools is encouraged but those trainings alone will not fulfill the license requirements in
New Books Books Home Sweet MurderJames Patterson Still Me- Jojo Moyes Into the Black NowhereMeg Gardner Dark in Death- J.D. Robb Hang Him TwiceWilliam W. Johnstone Breaking Point- Allison Brennan Beyond Danger- Kat Martin Cold Welcome- Elizabeth Moon Sherlock Holmes vs. CTHULHU: The Adventures of the Deadly Dimensions- Lois H. Gresh Valkyrie- Kate O'Hearn Look for Me- LisaGardner
Ghost Gone Wild- Carolyn Hart Lightning LingersBarbara Freethy Night Moves- Jonathan Kellerman Poison- John Lescroart A Death in Live OakJames Grippando The Fallen Prey- Kelley Armstrong The Great Alone- Kristin Hannah Ghost to the RescueCarolyn Hart Alone in the Dark- Karen Rose Luckiest Cowboy of AllCarolyn Brown Arms from the Sea- Rich Shapero The Memories of
Arkansas. The spray schools, conducted by Extension Application Technologist Jason Davis, will cover some of the complex scenarios faced by farm applicators. (See: http://bit.ly/ARSpraySchoo ls18) Mention of product names does not imply endorsement by the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. For more information on applicator and other training or education opportunities, contact your county extension office or visit http://bit.ly/ArkApplicator 2018.
New DVDs Butterflies- Grace Greene Leaving Cub CreekGrace Greene A Stranger in Wynnedower- Grace Greene Kincaid's Hope- Grace Greene Nin Lives- Wendy Lorsi Staub
DVDs Minuscule Delgo Atlantis season 1, 2 part 1, 2 part 2 Tyler Perry's Boo 2 Back to the Jurassic Dragon Hunter Pixies Ray Donovan season 5 Wonder
Shrimp’s on... The men of the Hazen First United Methodist Church served up plates of boiled shrimp or chicken strips and all of the fixings last Friday night at their annual Shrimp Supper. Despite the rainy weather, the group served approximately 500 plates to folks from inside and outside of Prairie County. Proceeds from the meal go toward service and mission projects.
READ ALL ABOUT IT in the Grand Prairie Herald! Subcribe today. 870-255-4538
Page 4 - The Grand Prairie Herald - Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Court docket for northern Prairie Co. Thornell Williams reset for March 20, 2018 Colton Fetters- reset for March 20, 2018 Frank White- reset for May 22, 2018 Derrick StewartFailure to appear-warrant issued Brooks Thomas- reset for May 22, 2018 Joshua Walker- reset for March 19, 2018 Dewayne Jones- reset for April 17, 2018 Keonia Berry- reset for March 20, 2018 Whitney Scruggs- reset for March 20, 2018 Derrick Whittaker- sentenced to 72 months
ADC with 261 days jail credit Cris Embree- reset for March 20, 2018 James Norman- reset for March 20, 2018 Kelly Holland- reset for Sept 18, 2018 Bethany Grady- sentenced to 60 months ADC plus court costs & fines with 188 jail credit Jessie Whittaker- reset for April 17, 2018 Richard Long- reset for March 20, 2018 Anthony Saxton- sentenced to 9 months in Prairie County jail with credit of 270 days plus court cost & fines
2018 Walk Across Arkansas campaign looking for teams
Presidents’ Day display... Flags were proudly flying in front of the Hazen First Baptist Church in honor of Presidents’ Day on Monday, February 19th.
The Prairie County Extension office is looking for teams to participate in the Walk Across Arkansas get fit campaign for 2018. The program is an 8 week exercise campaign where you and your team set personal goals for physical activity and try to meet them All you need is a team of 2 to 10 people, a team
State Capitol Week in Review LITTLE ROCK – The World Trade Center Arkansas has compiled the first listing of companies in Arkansas that export products to foreign markets. It is 110 pages long. The Trade Center is a partnership of public agencies under the license of the University of Arkansas that was formed in 2007. The members of its board of advisors are business and civic leaders, including six state senators and one former state senator. Its goal is to strengthen the ties between the Arkansas business community and the international business community. Later this year the center will lead Arkansas delegations on trade missions to the Netherlands, the Caribbean and China. At a conference in Jonesboro earlier this month, trade center representatives spoke on the importance of Canada and Mexico as markets for Arkansas rice. At the same conference, the governor and trade officials emphasized the importance of the North
American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) for Arkansas companies that export their products. The center partners with the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, which helps companies increase their exports. In the past five years Arkansas firms exported more than $33 billion worth of products. We rank 35th in the United States in the total value of our export products. In rankings of agricultural products we rank 16th. Arkansas is first in exports of rice, fourth in broilers, sixth in cotton and tenth in soybeans. It would be fair to say that Arkansas is leading the United States in efforts to normalize trade with Cuba, which is seen as an especially good market for rice and poultry. The largest category of products sold overseas were aerospace products, followed by rice, grains and oilseeds. Chemicals and poultry were the third and fourth greatest export sectors in the Arkansas economy. Exports support almost 350,000 Arkansas jobs.
After Canada and Mexico, the countries that buy the most Arkansas exports are Japan, France and Singapore. In all, Arkansas companies ship products to 181 countries. About 2,345 Arkansas companies either ship goods or sell services overseas, and almost 80 percent of them are small to medium in size. Highway construction The Arkansas Department of Transportation opened bids on 32 projects. The apparent low bids made by contractors added up to about $65 million. The largest single project, which was bid at $28.9 million, was to widen U.S. Highway 167 for 7.2 miles, from two lanes to four lanes, in
Calhoun County. Under the governor’s proposed balanced budget for next year, which the legislature is considering during the current fiscal session, about $16 million of the projected surplus would go to the Transportation Department. In order to qualify for about $200 million in matching federal highway funds, the state must come up with about $50 million by the end of summer. For the five year period from 2016 through 2020, the Transportation Department budget will average about $990 million a year. That comprises $455 million in state generated revenue, which comes from motor fuels
taxes a n d fees on heavy trucks, and $535 million in federal funds. As recently as 1993, state funds made up 64 percent of the department’s revenue, and in 2016 state funds represented 46 percent of the Transportation Department’s revenue.
name, a good pair of walking shoes, and a watch or stopwatch Participants record the number of minutes walked throughout the day (with the intent of exercising for at least 10 minutes straight). They can log minutes online OR they can contact the county Extension agent for more information and forms. Anyone is invited to participate. Any type of physical activity is acceptable as long as you increase your heart rate or break a sweat for at least 10 consecutive minutes. Registration dates run from Feb 19 - March 18 with the competition dates beginning on March 11 and continuing to May 5, 2018. For more information, contact the Prairie County Extension Service office.
Page 5 - The Grand Prairie Herald - Wednesday, February 28, 2018
INMAN DENTAL CLINIC Thomas G. Inman DDS IDC
PO Box N 513 N. Williams Street Carlisle, AR 72024 Ph: 870-552-3500
Tim VanHouten Kitchen and Bath
870-255-5126
Cultured marble, flooring, custom showers, and countertops
Free Estimates 20 Years Experience
Bowman Plumbing Adam Bowman, MP 6142 Repair - Remodel - New Construction Free Estimates Dependable Service Family Owned and Operated (870) 256-5230
Chambers Nursing & Rehab Center Carlisle, AR
To Whom It May Concern: A 2005 Chryster Town and Country V I N #2C4GP54LI5R383858 was picked up on 1-318 at the I-40 202 Exit at the request of Arkansas Highway Police. This vehicle is in the possession of Rick’s Automotive & Wrecker Service, 801 Hwy 70 W, Hazen Ar, 72064, (870) 255-3305. Towing, storage,& administrative costs are accruing as legal liability of the owner. Rick’s Automotive & Wrecker Service claims first priority possessory lien on the said vehicle and its content 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 in 45 days and constitutes a waiver by the owner and lien holder of all right, title, and interest in the vehicle. To take possession of this vehicle, you must appear during normal business hours, Mon-Fri, 8am5pm, provide proof of ownership and pay all associated charges. (02-21-18/ 2tc)
To Whom It May Concern: A 2010 Ford Fusion V I N #3FAHPOJA8AR27116 0was picked up on 111-18 at the Cedar Knoll Apts. at the request of the Property Manager,This vehicle is in the possession of Rick’s Automotive & Wrecker Service, 801 Hwy 70 W, Hazen Ar, 72064, (870) 255-3305. Towing, storage,& administrative costs are accruing as legal liability of the owner. Rick’s Automotive & Wrecker Service claims first priority possessory lien on the said vehicle and its content 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 in 45 days and constitutes a waiver by the owner and lien holder of all right, title, and interest in the vehicle. To take possession of this vehicle, you must appear during normal business hours, Mon-Fri, 8am5pm, provide proof of ownership and pay all associated charges. (02-21-18/ 2tc)
Housekeeper Phone # 870-552-7150 Email: cnhc@cebridge.net Competitive Pay & Insurance available Chambers Nursing & Rehab Center Carlisle, AR
C.N.A.s all shifts Full time and part time 8hr and 12 hr shifts available Contact: Phone # 870-552-7150 Email: cnhc@cebridge.net Competitive Pay & Insurance available
·HIRING EVENT·
Three family yard sale. Hwy. 70 DeValls Bluff. BIG house south of 70. 359 East Walnut. March 3 at 9 a.m. ‘til. Cancelled until next week if raining.
Recalculate Your Route! Averitt has great opportunities for CDL-A Drivers & PT Dock Workers! Qualified Drivers: Receive a $25 Walmart Gift-Card for applying at the event. WHEN: Wednesday, March 7 th 9 AM to 12 PM & 1 PM to 4 PM WHERE: 601 Fiber Optic Rd North Little Rock, AR 72117 *Recruiter will be on-site Can’t Make It? CALL (888) 416-9928 www.AverittCareers.com EOE/AA including Veterans and Disabled
BUILDING FOR RENT The City of Hazen has a building for rent. (formerly the daycare center) Certain restrictions apply. Contact Tracie Vail Hazen City Hall
870-255-4521
GOT A CHILD AWAY AT COLLEGE OR RELATIVES LIVING OFF IN THE BIG CITY? HELP THEM FEEL A LITTLE CLOSER TO HOME WITH A SUBSCRIPTION TO THEIR HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER
The Grand Prairie Herald A subscription costs only $25 a year for anyone living out of state or $20 a year for anyone living out of the county Call 870-255-4538
Page 6 - The Grand Prairie Herald - Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Biscoe residents honored as oldest married couple in AR The Williams’, who have been married for 80 years, were presented with gifts from the Family Council, a bouquet of flowers courtesy of Tipton and Hurst, and a framed special letter of recognition from the Governor. The keynote address was given by Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson and First Lady Susan Hutchinson, and special guests at the event included Attorney General Leslie Rutledge, Land Commissioner John Thurston, and other state and local officials. Family and friends were present to celebrate with
the couple. The 10 longest married couples celebrated at the event were, in order: 1. I.B. and Ima Jewel Williams of Biscoe – 80 years, married September 4, 1937. 2. Marlin and Elsie Scott of Batesville – 79 years, married June 25, 1938. 3. Betty and Cletus Hall of Berryville – 78 years, married July 22, 1939. 4. Cleovis and Arwilda Whiteside of White Hall – 78 years, married July 24, 1939. 5. Cecil and Lois Robertson of Heber Springs – 78 years, married September 8, 1939.
6. Gussie and James Stephenson of North Little Rock – 78 years, married December 25, 1939. 7. Thell and Margie Ellison of Natural Dam – 76 years, married June 24, 1941. 8. Grady and Wilma Adcock of Hot Springs – 75 years, married July 3, 1942. 9. JC and Avanelle Merritt of Greenbrier – 75 years, married July 9, 1942. 10. ND and Anna Mae Edwards of Alma – 75 years, married October 24, 1942.
Hazen School Menu I. B. and Ima Jewel Williams receiving a signed letter from Governor Asa Hutchinson, First Lady Susan Hutchinson, and Jerry and Doris Cox of the Family Council. I. B. and Ima Jewel Williams of Biscoe were honored by the Family
Council as “Arkansas’ Longest Married Couple” at a dessert reception held
in the Governor’s Mansion on Tuesday, February 20.
Dondie’s is open this Sunday, MARCH 4th 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Full Menu Available
Free drink if you show your church bulletin. Des Arc, Arkansas - (870) 256-3311
MARCH 5 - MARCH 9, 2018 Elementary students do not have the sandwich line option. MONDAY Pizza Crunchers Tossed Salad Corn Fruit/Milk
MONDAY Burritos Chili Cheese Sauce Beans Lettuce/Tomato/Salad Fruit/Milk
MONDAY Cereal & Toast or Parfait Sausage & Biscuit Fruit Juice/Milk
TUESDAY Chicken Strips Mashed Potato/Gravy Green Beans Hot Roll Fruit Milk
TUESDAY Stuffed Crust Pizza Tossed Salad Carrot Sticks Fruit Milk
TUESDAY Cereal & Graham Cracker or Pancake & Sausage Sausage & Biscuit Fruit Juice/Milk
WEDNESDAY Beef & Noodles Carrots Kidney Bean Salad Italian Bread Sticks Fruit/Milk
WEDNESDAY Baked Potato Toppers Tossed Salad Italian Bread Sticks Fruit/Milk
WEDNESDAY Cereal & Toast or Egg, Sausage & Cheese Biscuit, Sausage & Biscuit Fruit/Milk
THURSDAY Frito Chili Pie Pinto Beans Slaw Cinnamon Sticks Fruit/Milk
THURSDAY Croissant Club Great Northern Beans Sun Chips Lettuce/Tomato/Pickle Spear Fruit/Milk
THURSDAY Cereal & Graham Cracker or Breakfast Pizza, Sausage & Biscuit Fruit Juice Milk
FRIDAY Meatballs/Gravy Mashed Potatoes Grean Peas Hot Roll Fruit/Milk
FRIDAY Bacon Chicken Wrap Ranch Potatoes Lettuce/Tomato/Pickle Spear Fruit Milk
FRIDAY Cereal & Graham Cracker, or Biscuit & Gravy or Sausage & Biscuit Fruit Milk
Sponsored by Herald Publishing Co.