April 20, 2016

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Hazen/DeValls Bluff, Prairie County, Arkansas

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Community Prairie County residents participated in Walk Across AR Events

By Shea Wilson, CEAFCS/4-H Calendar Twenty-five residents of Tuesday April 19

DeValls Bluff Bingo at DeValls Bluff Public Library at 11:30 a.m.

PC Retired Teachers Meeting at El Amigo in Hazen at 1:00 p.m.

PC Master Gardeners Meeting at BancorpSouth at 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday April 20

Friendship Luncheon at DVB United Methodists Church 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m Booster Club Meeting at 5:00 p.m. at Hazen Fire Department

Thursday April 21

Hazen City Council Meeting at 6:00 p.m.

City Hall Free in Christ Substance Abuse Problems Meeting at 6:00 p.m. at DeValls Bluff Gym

Monday April 25

Red Cross Blood Drive at Hazen United Methodist Church 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Hazen School Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m. at High School Library

Tuesday April 26

Prairie County Fair Board Meeting 7:00 p.m.

Thursday April 28

Prairie County Health Clinic in Hazen at Community Center from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Commodities at Hazen First United Methodist Church from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Bring Photo ID and proof of Prairie County Residence Free in Christ Substance Abuse Problems Meeting at 6:00 p.m. at DeValls Bluff Gym PC Democratic Women, Murry’s Restaurant, Hazen

Friday - Sunday April 29 - May 1

GFWC of Arkansas State Convention, Wyndham Hotel, NLR

Monday May 2

Chamber of Commerce Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at BancorpSouth Biscoe City Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m.

Thursday May 5

Free in Christ Substance Abuse Problems Meeting at 6:00 p.m. at DeValls Bluff Gym Hazen Masonic Lodge Meeting at 7:00 p.m.

SUNDAY MAY 8

MOTHER’S DAY

Tuesday May 17

Athletic Banquet at Hazen Community Center at 6:00 p.m.

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Hazen Chamber of Commerce

Please call F&M Bank, 255-3042 to list events.

Prairie County recently completed an eight week commitment to Walk Across Arkansas, an 8week statewide physical activity program coordinated by the U of A Division of Agriculture's Cooperative Extension Service.

Here are their final results: Total Minutes Walked 64,586 Minutes Total Hours Walked 1,076 Hours Estimated Miles Walked -3,229 Miles Estimated Healthcare Savings - $6,459 Dollars The Recess Racers Team from Des Arc put the most wear on their walking shoes, logging a collective total of 46,440 minutes, the highest team total in the county. The Overall Adult Winner, who reported the most minutes, was Francine Dickson from the Recess Racers Team.

Francine reported a total of 8,278 minutes.

Winners and participants were recognized with medals and other prizes. Congratulations to all of the Walk Across Arkansas Spring 2016 participants! The health benefits from a walking program prove to be beneficial.

If you are not presently involved in some

Photo pictured Left to Right - Back Row: Justin Lucy, Billie Ford, Barbara Hourston, Beth Hill, Jaime Eans, Pam Brock. Front Row: Francine Dickson, Kathie Saul, Diane Tipton, and Mary Bryan. form of regular physical Prairie County Extension of the University of al origin, religion, age, disactivity, begin now. Get Service at 870-998-2614 or Arkansas Division of ability, marital or veteran moving for your health! visit our website at Agriculture and offers its status, genetic informaFor more information http://www.uaex.edu/healt programs to all eligible tion, or any other legally about this program or any h-living/health/fitness/. persons regardless of race, protected status, and is an other Extension Get Fit The Cooperative color, sex, gender identity, Affirmative Action/Equal program, contact the Extension Service is part sexual orientation, nation- Opportunity Employer.

Quorum Court Addresses Security of County Records

By Lisa Mills The Prairie County Quorum Court met for their regular monthly meeting April 12th.

Present were Judge Mike Skarda, Attorney Tim Isaac, Deputy Clerk Rhonda Cheshier and Justices Buddy Sims, Bobby Willeford, Eddie Ciganek, Dennis Tipton, Matt Sterling, Doyle Sullins, Lawrence Holloway, Mary Sue Roe and Ronnie Eans.

Judge Mike Skarda addressed the court concerning protection of the county records available

Hazen City Council Agenda AGENDA 6:00 P.M. APRIL 21, 2016 CITY HALL 1. Call to order 2. Roll Call 3. Approve the meeting's minutes 4. Standing committee reports & department head reports a. Phillip Foot b. Ashley Loudermilk c. Bradley Taylor 5. Old Business 6. New Business a. Ordinance No. 473- an ordinance permitting Rick Wiggins to conduct business with the City of Hazen 7. Announcements 8. Adjourn

to the public. He stated that with all the computer viruses that could be transferred to county computers from someone's personal storage device such as flash drives and discs the need has been brought to his attention to no longer allow such devices be used on county computers. Anyone wishing to copy records can have an employee copy the information on discs or paper. Attorney Tim Isaac read an ordinance that would prevent the public from using any personal device on any county computer.

The ordinance was unanimously passed.

Judge Skarda reported that the road department is in need of a pickup for the southern end of the county. He said that Rick

Wiggins has a 2000 Chevrolet GC3 for $3,500 that Supervisor Danny Tenison thinks would be ideal for the department's needs.

Attorney Isaac read an ordinance to wave accepting bids for a vehicle since a used one has been located. The ordinance passed unanimously.

Judge Skarda mentioned that he did declare the county a disaster area due to recent flooding. Damage to roads, pipes, etc. is estimated at over $34,000 for the southern part of the county. He is still waiting on flood waters to recede from some roads to get an estimate for the northern end.

If the county is declared a state disaster area the county will receive 35% of the esti-

DeValls Bluff City Council Holds Monthly Meeting

By Lisa Mills The DeValls Bluff City Council met April 14th.

Present were Treasurer/Recorder Thelma Gray and Aldermen Richard Henry, Jackie Adcock, Alice Metcalf and Bill Arnold.

Thelma Gray presided in the Mayor's absence.

Richard Henry presented the Fire Department report.

There were 4 structure fires, 2 grass fires, 7 First Responder calls, 4 Public Assistance calls, 1 car accident, 2 meetings and 2 work days.

The Police Department reported 29 Traffic

mates and if it is declared a federal disaster area the county will receive 75% of the estimates. Either way, Judge Skarda said it will be a great help in repairing the damage.

County Extension Agent Shea Wilson introduced new county agent Amy Carroll. She spoke highly of the work Carroll has already done and told of some new programs she is planning.

Justice Ronnie Eans proposed the court look into passing an ordinance allowing elected Justices with concealed weapon permits be allowed to carry weapons into the courthouse and county buildings. He referred to county employees being allowed to and that most counties also allow their Justices to also. Judge Skarda asked Sheriff Burnett for his opinion.

Burnett said he would have to look into it.

Attorney Tim Isaac said he would talk to some other prosecutors and look at the legal aspects.

It was agreed to discuss the issue next month after more information was collected.

Justice Buddy Sims gave an emotional Thank You to everyone in Prairie County who had been so helpful to his family since their house fire. He said people of Prairie and Lonoke Counties just don't always realize how fortunate we are because people are not so generous and loving everywhere as they are here.

Next month's meeting will begin at 5:00pm with an appreciation dinner provided by the County Extension Service and county 4-H clubs.

Citations and 6 Misdemeanor Warrants served.

Alderman Bill Arnold reported that Mayor Anderson has been working hard at the old baseball park on Highway 70.

He encourages everyone to use it as much as possible for practicing and practice games.

Alderman Alice Metcalf reported that she would like to see something done about cars speeding around the curve at Highway 70 & Highway 33.

Alderman Jackie Adcock said there is also a speeding problem around his house.

Red Cross Blood Drive set for Monday, April 25th, 2016 At Hazen United Methodist Church The American Red Cross will make their regular visit to the Hazen United Methodist Church, 295 North Hazen Avenue on Monday, April 25th for the community Blood Drive. The time will be from 2 pm to 6 pm. It is an opportunity for you to give the gift of life, whether it is a transfusion for a cancer patient, someone facing surgery or the victim of an accident. It is important to remember there is always a need.

To be a donor, you must

be at least 16 years or older, weight at least 110 pounds and be in good health. Also, those who are 16 years of age must have signed parental consent form. Forms will be available at the Hazen United Methodist Church. If you are taking antibiotics for an infection you are exempt.

Most other medications are acceptable if they are taken to control a problem. Person who have been cancer free for five years will be accepted. A donor card or a photo ID,

are required. Donating blood is quick, easy and may help as many as four patients.

Blood is especially needed this time of year.

Please mark your calendar on Monday, April 25th for an opportunity to make a difference for those in need.

The need is constant; the gratification is instant - give blood.

You can schedule an appointment by going to www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: FUMCHazen

New Exhibit at PC Historical Museum A few months ago, the Prairie County Historical Museum in DeValls Bluff received a new display exhibit. The exhibit is a 1904 Campbell Pump Organ that was donated by the Hearn family, formally of DeValls Bluff and Hazen area. The father wished that the organ would stay in Prairie County so it was delivered to the Museum. The Organ has all of its original parts and pieces and is in great condition. Mary Sue Roe played for the audience at the Moving Prairie County Forward Meeting on Thursday, April 14.

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Obituaries Murle McIntosh Murle D. McIntosh, 83, of Griffithville passed away Thursday, April 7 in Searcy. He was born on January 11, 1933 in Des Arc to Cecil and Esther McIntosh. He graduated from Des Arc High School in 1951 and served in the United States Air Force from 1951 to 1955. He married the love of his life, Bonnie Mulherin, on February 22, 1952 and they recently celebrated their 64th anniversary. He retired from SCNO Barge Lines where he was a mechanical engineer and he also enjoyed farming throughout his career with his son. He is survived by his wife Bonnie, one son Steven (Linda) McIntosh of Griffithville, one daughter Teresa (Tony) Kring of Russellville, one sister Lou Ann(Larry) Hadley of Pleasant View, Utah, one sister in law Marilyn Click of Searcy, two grandsons Craig(Laura) McIntosh of Southhaven, MS, Justin (Nicole) Madeley of Russellville, two granddaughters Keri McIntosh of Paragould and Lauren(Scott) Shelton of Russellville, one step granddaughter Paula Evans of Russellville, one step grandson Stephen(Regina) Kring of Jenks, OK, four great grandsons, two great granddaughters, four step great grandsons, and one step great granddaughter.

He was fondly referred to by his grandkids and great grandkids as “Papaw Mc”.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Clinton McIntosh.

Funeral Services are 10:00 AM Saturday at Garth Funeral Chapel in Des Arc with burial in Welcome Home Cemetery.

Sue Noble Sue McDonald Noble 82 a resident of Gun Barrel City, Texas passed into the hands of our Heavenly father on Monday March 28th.

Sue was born on July 23, 1933 in Hope Arkansas and was the daughter of Arvin and Leola McDonald of Hazen Arkansas.

Sue was a Member of the Hazen United Methodist Church and spent her childhood and youth growing up in Hazen.

She pursued a degree in education and received her Masters of Education August 03, 1969 from OSU. She was an English teacher and School Counselor in Jacksonville AR public schools and then continued her Counseling Career in Farmington, New Mexico where she continued School Counseling for 31 years until her Retirement. Sue loved Sunshine and any day the sun was out was a good day. She traveled to Europe and enjoyed Art, lunches with friends and all things in life that were beautiful and expressive.

Sue moved to Gun Barrel City, TX in 2005 to spend her retirement years with her son and Grandchildren.

Sue is survived by her Son Mark A. Noble, her grandson Mark A. Noble Jr. and her granddaughter Kariegn Faith Callano.

Her extended family Linda Best, Edward Oliver and family.

She is predeceased by her life partner Jack LaBrier, Sisters Murl, Elizabeth, Martha Jane, Lucille and Brothers James and Denny and her extended family Hazel Oliver, Martin Luther and Tima Page.

Graveside services were to be held April 17 at 2:30 pm at Hazen Cemetery.

Judge Sims III Judge (Jay) Forrest Sims III, age 85, of Little Rock, formerly of Hazen, died peacefully April 13, 2016, at The Nursing & Rehab Center at Good Shepherd in Little Rock. He was a

32nd degree Mason, a Shriner, and a member of the First United Methodist Church in Hazen. The first half of his life, Jay was a cotton and soybean farmer in Sherrill, Arkansas. He later moved to Sherwood where he finished his career at Clark Machinery Company in Little Rock. Jay was the first open heart patient in Arkansas at the age of 5 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in 1935.

He was married to the love of his life, Elouise for over 50 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Judge Forrest Sims, Jr. and Elizabeth Ford Sims; his wife, Elouise Sims, and a son, Judge Forrest Sims IV. Jay is survived by wife, Shirley McMullen Sims; his son, Troy Lee Sims and wife, Becky of Ward, Arkansas; two daughters, Suzanne Cooper of Springdale and Vicki Harraghey of Corpus Christi, Texas; his sister, Elizabeth Ann Hutson of Lonoke; three grandchildren, Stephanie Wofford of Sherwood, Richard Forrest Sims of Ward, and Alexandra Marie Sims of Little Rock, and two greatgrandchildren, Fernando Green and Yasmine Green both of Sherwood.

A celebration of his life was held Saturday April 16, 2016 at 10:30 A.M. at the Westbrook Funeral Home Chapel in Hazen.

This was followed by a memorial service at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel.

Arrangements by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen.

Tommy Donnell Sfc Tommy S. Donnell, 56, of Hazen, Ar. passed away March 22, 2016. He was retired Iraq Freedom war Vet. He is survived by wife: Sarah Donnell; Son: Kyle Donnell; Daughters: Maggie (Timothy) Johnson and Sheena Jenkins; grandchildren: Blakely Donnell, Carson Johnson, Kamrie Johnson, Cameron Donnell, Haden Blake and Kendall Sullivan.

Services were held at the Hazen National Guard Armory in Hazen, Ar. Saturday, March 26, 2016 at 2p.m. with full military honors. Services were provided by: Weems Family Funeral Services of Carlisle.

Laura Holcomb The earthly journey for L a u r a Elizabeth Holcomb began in Florence, Alabama.

The family of John and Ora Mae Parrish welcomed their little daughter on February 23, 1934. Laura was the second born of eight children in the family and through the years was very helpful in caring for the younger siblings.

She received formal education in the local school through the fifth grade.

Laura married and in time became a young mother and took very seriously the love and care for family and home. Her life took many twists and turns and eventually brought her to Arkansas and a new direction. She met William Holcomb and once again found love and happiness. They were married December 24, 1970 at the courthouse in Augusta and were privileged to share 45 years of life together. They lived in several communities including Tupelo, MS, Cotton Plant, Monroe and most recently Clarendon.

She was considered a homemaker for most of her life but did work for a time at the sewing factory in Marianna. During their stay in Cotton Plant she often helped in the local school. Laura loved her family and enjoyed the many times together. She

was a longtime member of the Word Of Truth Church in Monroe. Blessed with a beautiful voice she often sang special songs during the service.

Several years ago Laura was involved in an accident which contributed to serious health issues for the following years. With love and support from family and friends she met the daily challenge with hope for a better day. At the age of 77 Laura passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the Baptist Medical Health Center in Little Rock.

She was preceded in death by her father, John Leslie Parrish, mother, Ora Mae Ezekiel Parrish, daughter, Crystal Lynn Hendrix, two sisters, Pearl Carr and Lois Green.

She is survived by her husband of 45 years, William Holcomb of Clarendon, son, Neal Hendrix (Sheila) of Cotton Plant, daughters, Louise Oswalt (Pete) of Donaldsonville, LA., Victoria Zerinque and Sandra Moon both of Brinkley, brothers, Lonnie Parrish (Rachael) and Buddy Parrish both of Clarendon, sisters, Clara Spears, Sue Julian and Grace Clark all of Clarendon, 14 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

Visitation was Tuesday April 12, 2016, 1:00PM 2:00PM at Bob Neal & Sons Funeral HomeClarendon.

Traditional was Tuesday April 12, 2016, 2:00PM at Bob Neal & Sons Funeral HomeClarendon. Burial was Tuesday April 12, 2016, 3:00PM at Upper Cemetery.

Marty Simpson Marty D. Simpson, 58, of Stuttgart died Friday, April 8, 2016, at Southwestern Regional M e d i c a l Center in Tulsa, Okla.

He was born May 27, 1957, in Stuttgart, Ark., to the late Leona and Dee Simpson. He was a member of The Lighthouse Church, safety specialist for Airgas and chairman of the Rules Committee for the Wings over the Prairie Festival.

Besides his parents, Marty was preceded in death by one, brother, Dwayne Simpson.

Marty is survived by one son, Bradley Simpson (Autumn) of Maumelle; one daughter, Samantha Simpson of Conway; two grandchildren, Sawyer and Scarlett Simpson of Maumelle; and two sisters, Vera Ruth Howell of Tuscaloosa, Ala., and Carolyn Brunetti of Stuttgart.

Funeral services, officiated by Bro. Steve Bushey, are 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Turpin Funeral Home chapel with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. before the service. Burial will follow in DeWitt Cemetery.

His family requests memorials be made to The Lighthouse Church, 2009 S. Oak St., Stuttgart, Ark. 72160 From Bradley and Samantha to our dad, To our dad, who understood all of our weird because we were the same kind of weird. The good kind. The kind that chases adventure, the kind that

risks to get to the things in life that are "too good", the kind that understands why half-time and that extra breath in a song mean so much, the kind that would rather be outside than inside, the kind that never gives up, the kind that goes with what you believe when everyone else says don't, the kind that laughs more than not, the kind that has so much passion for the little things it's hard to breathe.

To the beast, our number one encourager who would want us to keep rockin’ on, drink a Dr. Pepper, put on some Coppertone, turn up the music and live some life.

Gail Warren Gail Warren, age 57, passed away at the BHMC in North Little Rock on April 14, 2016. A daughter of the late Carlos and Mary Weaver, she was born in Des Arc, Arkansas on March 19, 1959.

At the Church of Christ in Des Arc on January 30, 1982 she was united in marriage to Gary "Bubba" Warren.

Gail was a 1977 graduate of Des Arc High School, a member of the Brinkley Church of Christ and had wored as a Lab Tech for Planters Rice Mill in Brinkley. She adored her granddaughter and was looking forward to the arrival of a new grandson in July.

Gail was an animal lover, she enjoyed going to the beach, shopping and hanging out with "Aunt Pam" She is survived by her husband, Bubba Warren of Brinkley, daughters Allison Worden and husband Drake of Harrisburg, Lisa Geisler and husband Hunter of Brinkley,granddaughter, Mary Grace Worden and a new grandson, brothers, Robert Weaver and wife Saye, Rick Weaver and wife Robbie all of Des Arc, sister, Judy Hayden and husband Bill of Temple, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Carlos and Mary Weaver and brother, Sonny Weaver.

Visitation was 4:006:00PM, Sunday, April 17, 2016 at Bob Neal & Sons Chapel in Brinkley.

Funeral services were 2:00PM, Monday at the Brinkley Church of Christ.

Muriel Dixon Muriel Jeannine Dixon, age 87, passed away April 13, 2016. She was a member of the Church of Christ and a retired Elementary School Teacher of 35 years from the North Little Rock School District.

She loved to sew and dance and she loved flowers but she loved her children and grandchildren best.

Preceding her in death are parents James Lawrence and Genetta Smith Jones, brother Donald Lawrence Jones and husband Bobby Dixon.

She is survived by her children, Robert (Ann) Dixon, Jr., Leah (Terry) Robinson and Lewis Dean (Christy) Dixon; grandchildren, Robbie (Gina) Dixon, David (Andrea) Dixon, Rachel (Justin) Whittenburg, Josh (Katie) Robinson, Sydney Dixon and Lydia Dixon; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Doris (Dick) Adcock, Margie McDougald and Barbara (Paul) Rainey, sis-

ter-in-law Dianne (Charles) Bane and numerous beloved nieces and nephews.

Visitation was from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday, April 16 at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. Funeral Services followed at 2:00 p.m. at Palm St. Church of Christ. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Sherylon Mason Sherylon Chivers Mason passed away Thurs., April 14, 2016. She was born on Sept. 20, 1936, and married the love of her life, Woodard, in 1954.

Together they owned and operated Woody's Hardware in Lonoke for more than 20 years. After selling the business, she went on to work for the Lonoke County Extension for many years before retiring.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Florence Lassiter Smith.

She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Woodard Mason, her son, Craig Mason of Lonoke, Ark., her daughter Melodie Hardke and her husband Gary of Carlisle, Ark., her cherished grandsons, Garrison Hardke and wife Elizabeth of Marion, Ark., Zac Mason and wife Andrea of Alexander, Ark., and Jarrod Hardke and wife Rachel of Carlisle, Ark. She is also survived by three greatgrandsons, Mason Hardke, Ben Hardke, and William Hardke.

A special thank you to the staff at Chambers Nursing Home in Carlisle for their wonderful care and kindness during the last few months.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Mon., April 18, 2016, at the Lonoke Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lonoke United Methodist Church, 220 S. Center St., Lonoke, Ark. 72086, or Baptist Health Hospice, 11900 Colonel Glenn Road, Suite 2000, Little Rock, Ark. 72210.

Arrangements are by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke.

Wilma Smith Wilma Craig Smith, 93, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2016.

She was a resident of Indian Rock Village in Fairfield Bay, Ark. Wilma was born in Steele, Mo., on August 12, 1922, and was raised in Dyess Colony. After marrying Lewis Smith, she moved to Stuttgart, Ark., where she raised her two sons and received her nursing degree.

She worked at the Van Duyn Clinic and then at the Stuttgart Hospital. She later opened The Fountain of Youth, a beauty salon in downtown Stuttgart, where she worked as a beautician for many years.

After retiring, she moved to Ontario, Calif., to live with her sister.

Wilma was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis; her parents, K.D.

and Nancy Craig; brothers, Maurice Craig and Richard Craig; and her grandson, Michael Smith.

She is survived by her sons, Craig Smith (Pat) of Greer’s Ferry, Ark., and Anthony Smith (Queda) of Biloxi, Mo.; brother, David Craig of Santa Cruz, Calif.; and sister, Jan Ferrell of Ontario, Calif.

She is also survived by grandchildren, Steve Smith (Lisa), Greg Smith (Meagan), Kim Anderson (Rick) and Susan Lewis; and seven great-grandchildren.

A memorial service was held on Friday, April 15, at Holiday Hills United Methodist Church in Greer’s Ferry, Ark. Visitation was at 1:00 p.m. and memorial service at 2:00 p.m.

Anna Belle Gentry Anna Belle Gentry, age 90, passed away April 13 2016. She was a member of Lonoke Baptist Church and was retired from Remington.

Preceding her in death are husband Charles E. Gentry and one brother, R.C. Bramlett.

She is survived by her daughter Brenda (Carroll) Canteberry and a son Charles “Bubba” (Linda) Gentry, all of Lonoke; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Family and Friends visitation was from 12 -2:00 p.m. Friday, April 15 at Lonoke Baptist Church.

Funeral Services followed at 2:00 p.m. at the Church.

Interment was in Concord Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice and Lonoke Baptist Church. Arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke.

Mary Cobb Mary Ann Cobb, 82, of Des Arc died Friday, April 15, 2016 at Des Arc Nursing and Rehab. Mary Ann was born July 23, 1933 in Newport, Arkansas to George and Mary (Harper) Henry. Survivors include four sons, Paul Cobb and wife, Peanut, Charles Cobb, Jerry Cobb and wife, Karen, all of Des Arc, Jimmy Cobb of Cabot, one daughter, Suzanne Volner and husband, Greg of Sheridan, nine grandchildren, Michael (Melonie) Hodges of Pagoso Springs, CO, Christopher (Brenda) Hodges of Louisville, KY, Zachary (Morgan) Cobb of Des Arc, Justin and Bekah Cobb of Searcy, Sierra (Brandon) Kennedy of Greenbrier, Dylan (Rikke) Cobb of Conway, Matthew Cobb of Vilonia, Tyler Cobb of Des arc, four great grandchildren, one very special niece, Patricia Eldridge. Mary Ann was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Fred Cobb, one sister, Georgetta Eldridge. Visitation is 1:30-2:30 Sunday at Garth Funeral Home. Graveside services are 3:00 P M Sunday at Lakeside Cemetery by Garth Funeral Home.

Hazen School Menu APRIL 25 - 29, 2016

Elementary students do not have the sandwich line option. **Menus are subject to change without notice** Hot Line Sandwich Line Breakfast MONDAY MONDAY MONDAY Pancake on Stick Chili Dog Baked Ham or Cereal & Toast Baked Beans Seasoned Diced Potatoes or Sausage & Slaw Steamed Veggies Biscuit Orange Wedges Hot Roll Orange Wedges Graham Crackers Orange Wedges Juice Milk Milk Milk TUESDAY TUESDAY TUESDAY Chicken Sandwich Corn Dog Sweet Potato Fries Waffle & Sausage Baked Beans or Cereal & Toast Lettuce/Tomato/ Tater Tots or Sausage & Pickle Fudgie Cookie Biscuit Mango Mango Mango Milk Milk Juice WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY Milk Baked Potato Spaghetti & WEDNESDAY Toppers Meat Sauce Sausage Roll or Broccoli Salad Broccoli Salad Cereal & Toast or Italian Bread Corn on the Cob Sausage & Biscuit Sticks Italian Bread Pineapple Pineapple Sticks Juice Milk Pineapple Milk THURSDAY Milk THURSDAY Chicken Fajita THURSDAY Chocolate Chip Sandwich Pork Roast Muffin or Baked Potato Whole Roasted Cereal & Toast or Lettuce/Tomato Potatoes Sausage & Biscuit Baked Cinnamon Seasoned Carrots Peach Cup Apples Hot Roll Juice Milk Baked Milk FRIDAY Cinnamon FRIDAY Burrito with Apples Biscuit & Gravy Chili/Cheese Milk or Cereal & Toast Sauce FRIDAY or Sausage & Pinto Beans Stromboli Biscuit Lettuce/Tomato Broccoli/Carrots Strawberry Cup Salad French Fries Juice Orange Wedges Orange Wedges Milk Milk Milk Sponsored by Grand Prairie Herald Publishing Co., Inc.

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White River Coalition Statement Presented to the Mississippi River Commission Memphis, TN., April 12, 2016 Good Morning, on behalf of the White River Coalition thank you for the opportunity to once again board the Motor Vessel Mississippi.

We are also grateful for Colonel Anderson and his Memphis District team of professionals.

I want to discuss navigation on the White River one more time or more accurately, the lack of navigation on the White River. Our current dismal situation in my opinion is due to an unacceptable neglect of our infrastructure needs.

This neglect is not a natural occurrence. It is not based on any science. It is the result of misplaced political priorities by congress and a failure of our political process that has inflicted severe economic hardship on a large section of Arkansas. About seven years ago, some brilliant minds on Capitol Hill decided to end what is commonly known as earmarks, or "congressional adds" in the appropriation process. That decision ignored the needs of the White River Basin's twenty plus counties. In the past, citizens could appeal to their member of congress and he or she would recommend an appropriation to fund local needs, such as maintaining the shipping channel of a waterway. But in this era, it matters not if the earmark has a positive cost to benefit ratio or if a community is being denied a valuable transportation artery.

The argument used by those who ended earmarks is

The Motor Vessel Mississippi serves as their headquarters and as they make inspection trips of the Mississippi River and the navigable tributaries they hold public hearings along the way and receive testimony from a wide variety of witnesses with concerns related to waterways. April 11 they heard from New Madrid, MO area citizens and April 12 they docked at Memphis, TN and on April 13, 2016 the hearing will be at the river city of Greenville, MS. The hearing at Memphis heard from 21 witnesses. that they were wasteful, Engineers. The topic at duct the necessary stud- Higginbotham of the that argument might hand was how should we ies. As proof of support Arkansas Waterways apply to some situations proceed to return naviga- for dependable navigation Commission hope lives but it was reckless and bility on the White River on White River the funds again. They are considerdamaging to apply that to its authorized level. were raised and we were ing the creation of a narrow view to all infra- The Memphis District ready to move forward. regional port authority structure projects. Trying team advised us that a Then comes another that would re-establish a to adjust to the situation, three-year plan is the punch in the gut! Bunge commercial interest in the Arkansas Waterways approach we should fol- North America navigation.

I'm going Commission and the low: announced it was closing insert a statement from White River Coalition Year One (1) would focus every facility on the earlier testimony that advanced a plan that I on conducting environ- White River. The reason may explain why we are mentioned to you in mental and cultural sur- they gave; no barges on so dedicated to improving August 2015. This was veys. the river caused their ele- navigation on the river. the plan: Recently, indiYear Two (2) would vators to become truck Recently, Mr. Jon viduals representing the involve clearing and snag- terminals and they were Chadwell serving as White River Coalition, the ging with some dredging no longer competitive. Director of the Newport Arkansas Waterways necessary to return the This knocked our socks Arkansas Economic Commission, staff mem- channel to its former con- off. Without a shipper left Development Commission bers from the congression- dition. on the river, our plan was was visited by an indusal offices of Senator John Year Three (3) would no longer a plan. trial prospect wishing to Boozman, Representative require dredging, repair However, thanks to the locate a facility in Rick Crawford and sever- work to bank cavings and never say die attitude of Newport that would creal Jackson County citi- cut-offs. the people at the upper ate 800 to 1000 new jobs. zens met with officials The plan also called for end of navigation, The firm required highfrom the Memphis funds to be raised from Newport/Jackson County way, rail and water transDistrict Corps of the private sector to con- and the very able Gene portation infrastructure.

When they completed their survey, the only lacking feature was a waterway with sufficient dependability. Those new good paying jobs went elsewhere! This disappointment is not the only one we have suffered.

We've missed other opportunities.

In addition to this disastrous loss due to neglected infrastructure needs, the Bunge decision has cost the area several good jobs and the farmers have lost a pricing advantage, millions upon millions in transportation savings, as their harvest will now have to be trucked considerable distances. Total economic impact is unknown but a simple casual overview leads one to think that the lost income and increased costs will be in the tens of millions of dollars annually. I think we are all sick and tired of seeing the potential of a resource like White River being ignored and/or taken for granted especially given the dire need of additional economic activity in the basin. It's a sad situation.

The challenges to improving our rural communities seem endless but maybe out of this recent setback and the certain damage it will bring, we can refocus efforts to finding a solution.

We seek and earnestly request any and all support the Commission might be able to contribute to our future efforts to regain what has been taken from us.

Sincerely, Harvey Joe Sanner Executive Vice President White River Coalition

Prairie County Northern and Southern District Juror List announced for May to August 2016 NORTHERN DISTRICT JUROR LIST Patricia L Barnard Thomas H Barnes Vickie I Barnes Erica N Berry Karyn D Bradford Deloris K Brock Mary L Brooks Aaron J Castleberry Alice J Castleberry

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Pleasant Ridge MAC

cordially invites you to our annual homecoming services sunday April 24.

Brother Larry Forte will be bringing the morning message. Services begin at 10 am. Potluck lunch will be served.

Singing will be after lunch beginning about 1:30 pm.

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Grand Prairie Quilt Society held monthly meeting on April 13

By Marsha Heien The Grand Prairie Quilt Society met on April 13 for their quarterly sit n' sew at the First Christian Church fellowship hall with 12 members present.

Glenda opened the meeting with the thought for the day..."I'm not a hoarder, I'm a hero...I rescue fabric.

Happy Birthday greetings were extended to Ann and Sherrye, Happy Birthday!!

The March minutes were read and approved.

OLD BUSINESS: Plans were discussed for the June quilt and crafting retreat June 1719 at the Cross Heirs Retreat Center. There are still openings available for those wanting to register. Call Marsha at 870-673-1430 for more information.

NEW BUSINESS: Glenda volunteered to

take the 43 teaching dolls that were made today to Arkansas Children's Hospital.

SHOW AND SHARE: Marsha showed her pumpkin Seed quilt runner that she made at the quilt workshop directed

by Renee Riggins at the Plantation Agri Museum in Scott on March 19th.

The Grand Prairie Quilt Society members with the 43 teaching dolls completed for Arkansas Children's Hospital.

Glenda cutting out dolls

Marsha's pumpkin seed quilt runner.

Marsha sewing dolls She said that she and Maeola had a great time and learned a lot.

Ann had a UFO quilt top she found in her stash. She has repur-

Prairie County Jail Report As of Monday, April 18 at 8:00 a.m. the Prairie County Sheriff's Office had 31 inmates booked at Prairie County Jail in Des Arc, AR which included: McGee, Rodney Tiawan, black male, age 37, incarcerated on March 1 for possession of firearms/certain persons and hold for ADC. Cohen, Robert D., black male, age 34, incarcerated on April 13 for non-support.

Rhodes, John E., white male, age 41, incarcerated on April 17 for criminal attempt to commit, kidnapping and terroristic threatening-felony.

Washington, Earl, black male, age 48, incarcerated on December 28, 2015 for criminal mischief - 1st.

Baldwin, Joseph D., white male, age 28, incarcerated on March 15 for possession of controlled substance - felony and possession of drug paraphernalia - class A misd.

Branch, Aaron Antwon, black male, age 32, incarcerated on March 17 for possession of controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia class A misdemeanor, possession of controlled substance.

Rocha, Jimmy Jesus, white male, age 24, incarcerated on April 4 for hold for another dept.

Wardell, Eddie, white male, age 41, incarcerated on February 3 for parole violation, burglary - commercial, commercial burglary - attempted, burglary - residential, breaking or entering, habitual offenders, and theft of property.

Walls, Johnnie Joe, white male, age 38, incarcerated on April 13 for possession of controlled substance - felony and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Albizu, James, hispanic

"stuffers" got busy making the dolls come alive.

Everyone broke for lunch at noon and had a great time visiting.

We all were glad Michele was able to join us for lunch.

We all got busy again after lunch and soon the sewing machines were humming and the scissors were snipping. The "stuffers" had the hardest job of getting into those small spaces.

All in all, forty-three dolls were completed for Arkansas Children's Hospital. Everyone was tired but happy to have contributed something to make a child smile during a scary time away from home.

The next meeting will be May 11 at 9:30 at the Stuttgart Public Library.

male, age 47, incarcerated on March 24 for possession of controlled substance with intent to deliver.

Enzor, David Mark, white male, age 56, incarcerated on March 7 for commitment and furnishing prohibited articles.

Jones, Bobby Joe, black male, age 56, incarcerated on March 3 for forgery, theft of property and habitual offenders.

Dulaney, Malary L., white female, age 31, incarcerated on December 19, 2015 for kidnapping and terroristic threatening - felony.

Fetters, Emily Ann, white male, age 25, incarcerated on April 3 for battery - first degree.

Monroe, Traci, white female, age 23, incarcerated on January 23 for failure to appear and commitment.

Oglesbee, Lisa Carol, white female, age 53, incarcerated on February 13 for probation revocation.

Allen, Wallace, black male, age 69, incarcerated on February 24.

Bevell, Robert Lynn, white male, age 22, incarcerated on April 6 for failure to appear.

Brown, Theotis Watis, black male, age 49, incarcerated on March 26 for failure to appear.

Cohen, Eric E., black male, age 34, incarcerated on April 14 for non-support.

Henry, Troy, black male, age 34, incarcerated on April 15 for DWI #3, deffective equipment, driving on suspended D.L., criminal impersonation, and obstructing governmental operations.

Hourston, Glen E. black male, age 64, incarcerated on March 31 for terroristic threatening - Misd, battery domestic - 3rd degree, disorderly conduct, possession of mari-

juana and commitment.

Humbert, Antoine Terrell, black male, age 30, incarcerated on April 17 for battery domestic 3rd degree.

Owens, Fredrick, black male, age 33, incarcerated on March 24 for murder first degree.

Figueroa, Frank, hispanic male, age 36, incarcerated on March 25 for criminal attempt to commit, possession of control substance with intent to deliver, and fleeing felony.

Winkowski, Jeremy Joseph, white male, age 37, incarcerated on February 5 for probation violation.

Pruitt, Leslie, white male, age 24, incarcerated on February 18 for possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of controlled substance - felony, and endangering welfare of minor - 1st.

Crittenden, Lee B., white male, age 36, incarcerated on April 5 for possession of controlled substance, fleeing - felony, obstructing governmental operations, parole violation, drive with license suspended, careless driving, driving without insurance, improper display of tags and failure to stop.

Basart, Kyle S., white male, age 28, incarcerated on April 1 for failure to pay fine and cost and commitment.

Johnson, Randel Deshawn, black male, age 27, incarcerated on April 5 for commitment.

Tyler, Brandon Keith, black male, age 30, incarcerated on March 28 for failure to appear, driving on suspended D.L., improper display of tags and driving without insurance.

The information above is given directly from the Prairie County Sheriff’s Office.

Members stuffing dolls posed it into a table runner and wall hanging.

She also had an alphabet quilt panel for anyone to take home.

Shelley had several items for the treasure table: several books and magazines and some Sunbonnet Sue applique pieces that were saved from an old quilt.

Several members took them for patterns. She also gave a report on a recent trip to Silver Dollar City. She visited a craft shop that featured rag rugs and she saw a new type of rug loom.

She is hoping to make on like it and will bring it to a future meeting.

After the meeting the members started making the teaching dolls for Children's hospital.

Several cut out the doll pattern, others sewed it up, and then the

Ann's repurposed quilt topper

Members stuffing dolls.

Ann's repurposed quilt runner.

Biscoe EHC Annual 'Picnic' Reported by Mitzi Osborne On Tuesday, April 12, 2016, eight members of the Biscoe Extension Homemakers Club met at the Biscoe First Baptist Church at 10:00 am. to carpool to Keo, Arkansas. Those attending were Rita Farris, Mitzi Osborne, Brenda Prince, Janice Corpier, Lennie Holmes, Gladys Tucker, Bernadette Mosby and Rebecca Patterson. They enjoyed lunch at Charlottes (yum-m-m, those homemade pies with mile-high meringue!) for their annual club picnic which was the April meeting and program. Members reported 142 volunteer

hours.

President Osborne reminded members of upcoming EHC events: *April 19 sewing teaching dolls for Arkansas Children's Hospital Prairie County Fair activity building 9:00 am potluck lunch *April 26 EHC Leader Training Farm Bureau in Hazen at 1:00 pm *May 24 EHC Board Meeting DeValls Bluff Courthouse at 10:00 am *May 24 EHC Leader Training Farm Bureau in Hazen at 1:00 pm *June 21 EHC Board Meeting DeValls Bluff Courthouse at 10:00 am *July 1 2016-2017

EHC year begins *August 10 Arkansas Rice Expo Grand Prairie Center, Stuttgart After two browsing stops, the members journeyed home. Everyone enjoyed the ladies-dayout--the delicious food, fellowship, and fun. As Proverbs 17:22 NIV says, 'A cheerful heart is good medicine' ( also 'Laughter is good for the soul')‌we got our dose!

Thanks to Brenda Prince and Lennie Holmes for volunteering to drive.

Next month Biscoe EHC will meet on their regular day, 2nd Monday, May 9 at 10:30 am at the Biscoe First Baptist Fellowship Hall.

Visitors are welcome.

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Prairie County EHC Spring Council held at PC Fairgrounds

By Dawanna Keys The Prairie County Extension Homemakers Spring Council meeting was held Friday April 8, 2016 at the Prairie County Fair Building.

Busy Hands and Oak Prairie Clubs hosted, providing morning refreshments.

Each club decorated their own table; there were lots of spring flowers and spring colored tablecloths.

The meeting opened with a welcome from Faye Carlisle. Followed by a response from Mary Sue Roe. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Vice-President, Janice Bell.

Council President Mitzi Osborne led in the Homemakers Creed.

Mary Anne Williams, from the Dolly Parton Imagination Library was introduced. She told how we can sponsor books to be mailed to preschool children without cost to the child. She told the advantage for a child to be read

Barbara Holmes, of the Oak Prairie Extension Homemakers Club presenting the thought of the day.

Members of the Extension Homemakers Council adopted “Supporting Foster Families and Children” as their county service project and donated items for summer gift baskets. Items were donated to The Call in Lonoke and Prairie Counties. to before they start school. Tamara Dabney and We discussed water made a motion to purThe candidates that are Donna McIntosh for around the world NVON chase one unit from the running for office in County Treasurer, Gaylon project. Thrisa Gentry council. It was second by Prairie County were invit- Hale and Rhonda ed to speak and give their Cheshier for County Clerk. qualifications. Those that We had a time to visit the chose to attend were: Rick candidates one on one.

Hickman, for Sheriff, Barbara Holmes gave the thought of the day.

Barbara Ingle sang "One Day at a Time". Tania Johnston drew for door prizes.

After a delicious potluck lunch, the business meeting was called to order by Council President, Mitzi Osborne. Roll call was answered by 26 members, 4 children, 10 visitors and CES-FCS/4-H Agent Shea Wilson. Council Treasurer, Thelma Gray presented Brenda Williams and Mary Anne Williams, speaking on the treasurers report. The the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program.

Clubs all brought items for summer gift baskets to give to foster families Council President Mitzi (which is our council comOsborne. munity service project).

Public Notices There will be a Hazen Booster Club Meeting on Wednesday, April 20th at 5:00pm at the Hazen Fire Department.

Also the Athletic Banquet will be May 17, 6:00pm, at the Community Center.

Lady Hornets drop two of three against bigger schools in Siloam Springs Tournament

FFA Class of HHS prepare class project Members of Echo Dicksons’ FFA class prepare raised garden’s as a class project.

Prairie County Master Gardeners assisted in the project which will produce vegetables for our Local Farmers Market this Summer. The classes that are doing this project are plant Science 1 and 2.

Czech National Cemetery has Annual Meeting

By Rosetta Van Houten The Czech National Cemetery Annual meeting was held Sunday April 3 at the B a n c o r p S o u t h Community room in Hazen. Fifteen members were in attendance.

Jack Orlicek president, presided over the meeting, which began with prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Randy Skarda gave the minutes of the last meeting , which was approved.

Treasurer Rosetta Van Houten presented the financial report.

A lengthy discussion followed and was approved.

Seth Skarda will continue upkeep on the Cemetery. All officers

Barbara Ingle, President of the Busy Hands Extension Homemakers Club in Hickory Plains, led the group in song.

Tania Johnston. Motion passed. Each club is suppose to turn in a write-up to be published in the newspaper for May since May is EHC Month. The Prairie County Piecemakers and the Couponistas' Clubs will host our fall council.

Meeting adjourned with the Homemakers Prayer.

will keep the same position, with the exception of the treasurer, Rosetta VanHouten, who is leaving due to family health reasons.

The meeting adjourned and delicious refreshments were served by hostesses Pat Holloway and Carol Stallings.

The next meeting will be April 2, 2017. Thanks to the BancorpSouth for providing the meeting room.

Contributions for upkeep received from Phillip Marak, Zack Rounshall, Virginia Farrar, W.C. Marak, Sylvia Loveless, M/M Jessie Baker, Laurence and Emma Carothers, F.A. Svestka, Elvin Novak, Carolyn

Brakensiek, Patricia Holloway, Frances Bower, Georgene Jackson, Jack Orlicek, Gregory Svestka and Aline Marak.

Memorial were by Ronnie and Melva Sabbatini in memory of Melvin and Margaret Hula, and Hope Sabbatini Bilbruck, Connie Skarda, in memory of Joe, Ruby, and Gary Skarda, Carol Stallings and Vivan Leopold in memory of Charles Svestka, and Skip and Cathy Hula in memory of Melvin and Margaret Hula.

All donations are appreciated and may be mailed to Czech National Cemetery, C/O Rosetta VanHouten, P.O. Box 95, Hazen, AR. 72064

By David Hoover With no conference games last week, the Hornets took on some big schools and held their own, despite coming up short twice. A Monday game against class 3A Mayflower was cancelled due to storms leaving only a long road trip against even bigger schools on the schedule for the week. In Siloam Springs, the Hornets opened play in the double-elimination tournament against class 4A Lincoln on Friday night.

The Hornet bats were silent in the game with only two batters reaching base in the four inning affair, including a first inning single by Abby Rounsavall.

Sydney Bateman reached base in the third inning on a fielding error. The Lady Wolves could only manage two base hits off Burroughs but they coaxed four walks and capitalized on a couple of Hornet errors. The game was scoreless heading into the bottom of the third before Lincoln put a runner in scoring position with a walk and a stolen base. An outfield error allowed the runner to score and the game was 1-0 going to the fourth.

Hazen went down 1-2-3 in their half and Lincoln pushed two more runs across in the bottom of the inning before time ran out for the game making the final score 30.

Now playing in the loser's bracket, Hazen faced off on Saturday morning against the class 4A Gentry Lady Pioneers.

Shortstop Elizabeth foot led the attack with three hits and Burroughs held

Gentry hitless throughout the five inning game.

Foot led off the game with a single and scored one out later on a triple by Sadie Shuck.

Burroughs followed with a ground ball to third which was flubbed for an error and allowed Shuck to score and a 2-0 lead after one inning. Things remained the same until the top of the third inning when Foot doubled leading off the inning, went to third on a ground ball and scored on an error by the Gentry third baseman giving Hazen a 3-0 lead. The Lady Pioneers got that run back in their half of the inning three Hornet errors in the inning to cut the lead to 3-1.

A scoreless fourth inning was highlighted by a double by Payton Fought and a single by Morgan Stock.

But, Fought was thrown out at home trying to score on Stock's hit and the score remained the same heading to the fifth inning.

Brayden Williams led off the fifth with a walk, went to second on a single by Foot and was out at home trying to score on a single to right by Rounsavall. Foot scored Hazen's fourth run when Gentry fell asleep on a double steal by the Hornets and Rounsavall scored the last run when the Lady Pioneer center fielder misplayed a fly ball. Despite two Gentry batters getting hit by pitches, they could not score and the game ended with Hazen on top 5-1.

Six Hornet batters got hits and two others reached base on walks.

Burroughs finished with six strike outs and three walks while racking up

her fifth no-hitter of the season.

In the afternoon, Hazen faced off against their biggest foe this season….the class 7A Fort Smith Lady Grizzlies. The Hornets jumped on top early when Foot reached third base on an error by the right fielder and scored on a single by Burroughs. Fort Smith got a single base runner but went down without scoring in their half of the inning. Hazen threatened in the second inning, putting two runners on base again but failed to score and the Lady Grizzlies went down in order leaving the score 1-0 after two innings.

In the third, Rounsavall led off with a triple and scored when Shuck singled to give the Hornets a 2-0 lead over the 7A Lady Grizzlies. Ft. Smith got a single in the third but couldn't advance the runner and Hazen went down in order in the top of the fourth. In the bottom of the inning, the Grizzlies got a walk, a single and a hit batter to load the bases with nobody out. After a strike out, all three runners scored on a double and an error by the Hornet right fielder to take a 3-2 lead after four innings. A one out single by Rounsavall was wasted when she was left on third base when the third out was made to end the game.

Up next on the schedule is a trip to Carlisle on Tuesday, April 19th to play a double-header and a double-header on Thursday at McCrory to end the regular season, weather permitting. The 6-2A conference begins on Friday April 29 at Carlisle. GO HORNETS!

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Do you need Urgent Care or Untapped to perform at Grand Emergency Care? What’s the Prairie Center Difference?

LONOKE, Ark., (April 13, 2016) – With more Americans having insurance through the Affordable Care Act, access to healthcare has never been greater.

However, with rising healthcare costs and more of that cost placed on consumers, patients are demanding new ways to receive lower cost, quality healthcare.

Almost every street corner has some type of urgent care center. No matter the name – Urgent Care, Walk-in Care, Immediate Care, or Convenient Care – the focus is on treating patients quickly, affordably and in convenient locations. “It’s so important when you’re injured or hurt and in need of medical attention, to know whether to head to the Emergency Room (ER), your primary care provider, or an urgent care center,” said Chad Sherwood, MD, Chief Medical Officer for Urgent Team. “It can often make a difference in immediate relief, cost, and possibly, life or death.”

EMERGENCY ROOM (ER) CARE If a patient shows symptoms of a life-threatening condition such as chest pain with difficulty breathing, stroke, or is unconscious or unresponsive, call 9-1-1 and let an ambulance take him or her to the emergency room. Ambulance staff can begin treating a patient in the ambulance.

Common reasons to go to an ER include acute or serious conditions such as: chest pain and heart attack; stroke; severe abdominal pain; loss of balance; severe wheezing or shortness of breath; paralysis; seizure; head injury; intestinal bleeding; vaginal bleeding with pregnancy; serious burns; major broken bones; major injury or trauma; uncontrolled vomiting; poisoning; severe head or eye injuries; altered mental status, confusion or unconsciousness; as well as other traumatic illness and injuries.

URGENT CARE When health issues unexpectedly occur that need immediate attention, but aren’t life-threatening, many people are turning to urgent care centers.

These centers have become a bridge between the patient’s primary care doctor’s office and the hospital emergency room.

Urgent Care centers treat patients who have an acute injury or illness that requires immediate care, but is not serious enough

to warrant a trip to an ER or you’re your primary care doctor is unavailable.

The rule of thumb is if the condition is not life threatening, but treatment is needed today and you can’t get in to see your doctor, an urgent care center can treat these conditions and illnesses.

Acute ailments or injuries include: fevers, flu or cold symptoms; ear infections; animal or insect bites; seasonal allergies; bronchitis and respiratory illness; eye and ear conditions; sinusitis; urinary tract infections; sprains and minor broken bones; cuts and bleeding that may require stitches; vomiting and diarrhea; abdominal pain; minor back pain; and other common illnesses and injuries.

These centers also offer onsite imaging and diagnostic lab tests, school and sports physicals, and immunizations.

“The distinguishing factors of urgent care are that medical care is delivered on a walk-in basis, with no appointment needed, and most are open 7 days a week with evening and weekend hours, making it convenient for families,” Sherwood explained.

“Urgent care centers offer peace of mind for patients when they know they have access to quality medical care when their doctor’s office may not be open.”

“While urgent care centers can serve as an important link between the ER and primary care doctors when an unexpected healthcare need arises, it should not be considered a replacement for ongoing primary care, nor a substitute for emergency care, which is the best option for emergency situations.”

These centers can also free up Emergency Rooms from cases that are not life-threatening so ER staff can focus on patients who truly need immediate, lifesaving care.

COST OF CARE AND WAIT TIMES For non-life-threatening health needs when you can’t get in to see your primary care doctor, urgent care centers can offer a more cost-effective alternative.

ERs are equipped to treat life-treating circumstances, but the high cost of using a facility designed for that level of medical care will more than likely be reflected in the bill. ER costs vary based on treatment, but a 2013 National Institute of Health study put the median cost at $1,233. According to the Urgent Care Association of American (UCAOA), the

Prairie County Federation of Women Meet April 28

By Chris Weems Prairie County Federation of Democratic Women will meet Thursday night, April 28, at 6:00, at Murry’s Restaurant, as announced

by Chris Weems, Club

President.

With the Democratic Convention and other events, we will have some business to take care of.

Interested women are invited to come and meet with us.

average cost of an urgent care visit is $150.

For example, the 2015 UCAOA Benchmarking Study says the average cost for a visit for a urinary tract infection at an urgent care center is $108, while the same visit to an ER averages $940.

According to that same survey, the average wait time at an urgent care center is 45 minutes, while an average wait time at the ER is 4 hours. “Here again, when an immediate health issue arises, all the more reason consumers must consider the urgency of their condition so that the right conditions are treated in the right setting,” Sherwood emphasized.

ABOUT SHERWOOD URGENT CARE Sherwood Urgent Care is an affiliate of Urgent Team, one of the largest independent operators of urgent and family care centers in the Southeast.

The Urgent Team family of centers delivers quality and affordable family healthcare at 21 locations: Sherwood Urgent Care (seven centers throughout Arkansas); Baptist Health Urgent Care (two centers in Arkansas); and Urgent Team (12 centers throughout Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee). Sherwood Urgent Care’s convenient, walk-in centers provide a comprehensive range of healthcare services including treatments for injuries and illnesses, occupational health and wellness care.

Sherwood Urgent Care’s online and mobile sites allow patients to find a convenient location and register prior to visiting a center. The company headquarters are located in Nashville, Tenn. For more information, visit

Prairie County

Crop Report from Brent Griffin County Extension Agent/Staff Chair Days of field work: 2 Top Soil Moisture: 50% adequate, 50% surplus Sub Soil Moisture: 100% adequate Livestock Condition: 3 Fair MAIN ACTIVITIES: Spring planting continued in northern areas of the county where early week rainfall was limited.

One to 1 1/2" of rainfall was received south of I-40 halting field work. Corn and rice were beginning to emerge with weed control measures being implemented.

CROP PROGRESS: Corn: 95% planted, 45% emerged Rice: 55% planted, 15% emerged Soybean: 3% planted, 1% emerged CROP CONDITION: Corn: 50% Poor, 50% Fair Rice: 50% Poor, 50% Fair Soybean: 100% Fair Pasture/Hay: 50% Fair, 50% Good

Arkansas Soybean Farmers Promote Agriculture Careers to FFA Seniors Across the State LITTLE ROCK, Ark., April 12, 2016 - The Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board invites all FFA high school seniors in the state to participate in the 2016 Ag Career Essay Contest. The contest requires students to spend a day on the job with a professional in the agriculture industry. Each student will document their experience in an essay to be considered for a scholarship.

"We look forward to this contest every year. We know it's important to continue the heritage of agriculture in our state.

We support that effort by showing these students the abundance of opportunities to work in agriculture right here at home," said board chairman West Higginbothom.

The board will read and consider all submissions before choosing a winner from each of the three state FFA districts. Each student will receive a scholarship in the amount of $750, which will be presented at the FFA state convention in June.

"Career success is included in the FFA Mission Statement. It's great to see our farmers lead the way in showing these students how they can make a difference in our state by working in agriculture. In addition, they make great connections while working on this project. We're really proud to be a part of the soybean board's student outreach," said FFA program advisor Jenna Guidry.

The contest, which is funded by the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board, kicks off on April 11.

Details for the contest are available through local FFA advisors or staff at the state office. Essays should be submitted via email no later than May 13.

ABOUT THE ARKANSAS SOYBEAN PROMOTION BOARD: The Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board was established to improve the sustainability and profitability of the soybean industry in Arkansas. The Arkansas Soybean

Promotion Board consists of soybean producers nominated by various producer organizations within Arkansas and appointed by the governor. Visit TheMiracleBean.com for more information.

Stuttgart, AR-April 18, 2015 Untapped is Arkansas's first ever professional Tap dancing company based in the capital city of Little Rock.

Untapped is dedicated to cultivating an awareness and appreciation for the art of tap dancing.

Through performances and educational workshops Untapped showcases America's rich and diverse tap dancing culture and history. Join Arkansas' only professional tap dance company as they take you back in time to relive the work of the biggest legends in dance history, featuring re-enactments and tributes to iconic tap routines from film and television, all set to electric live music.

Legends of Rhythm is a show dancelovers won't want to miss!

The performance will be in Riceland Auditorium on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale May 1, 2016 and are $25.00. Proceeds from this performance benefit the programming for the Grand Prairie Center Performance Series. For ticket information contact the center at 870-6734201, Ext. 1895 or visit www.pccua.edu/GPC. Grand Prairie Center box

office hours are 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and two hours before show time on the day of the show. The Grand Prairie Center is owned and operated by Phillips Community

College of the University of Arkansas, 2709 South 165 South, Stuttgart and funding for the performance series is made possible by Phillips Community College Foundation.

How to Make Mother’s Day More Meaningful this Year (StatePoint) Gifts and flowers are a nice way to show mom you care on Mother’s Day. But this year, consider adding deeper meaning to the holiday (which falls on May 8) with these ideas: VOLUNTEER TOGETHER After breakfast in bed is wrapped up, spend the day working side-by-side with your mom on a local volunteer project.

Whether you take advantage of the spring weather and participate in a park clean-up, or you serve lunch at a local soup kitchen, you and your mom will enjoy quality time together, while also feeling good about helping the community.

GIFTS THAT GIVE BACK You could forego a tangible gift altogether and instead make a donation in your Mom’s name to charity.

Here’s one worthy

cause: There are 153 million orphans worldwide, according to UNICEF, many of whom lack basics like food, water, education and medical care.

“In honor of Mother’s Day, consider paying tribute to your mother by helping provide a mom to those who don’t have one,” says Caroline Boudreaux, founder of The Miracle Foundation, a non-profit that improves the way orphanages are run, funded and managed.

The international charity is currently raising funds to pay the annual salaries and room and board of housemothers working in orphanages in India. Each housemother acts as a mom to 20 orphaned children in her care, creating a nurturing environment where they can thrive.

To honor your own mother or another special woman in your life, con-

sider visiting miraclefoundation.org/mothers to learn more about the campaign and to make a tax-deductible donation.

USE YOUR TALENT Do you sing? Are you a writer or artist? Give your mother a unique creation. From water-colored paintings to a novella starring Mom as the heroine, you can make Mother’s Day extra special by gifting something homemade and one-of-akind.

If your talents don’t lie in the creative realm, a note to your mom expressing love and appreciation for all that she’s done for you is a great stand-in for a storebought card.

Whatever you decide to do for Mom this Mother’s Day, consider celebrating a little differently. While Mom should still take center stage, you can add a lot more meaning to the holiday by thinking outside the box.

More Home Buyers are Taking Advantage of Today's Low Mortgage Rates (StatePoint) If you're in the market to buy a home, today’s historically low average mortgage rates are something to celebrate. Mortgage rates play a significant role in how much home you can afford -- and when rates are low, a home that was once unaffordable may now be within reach.

Mortgage rates change frequently, and over the last 45 years they have ranged from a high of 18.63 percent in 1981, to a low of 3.31 percent in 2012. Experts say today’s figures are not anything to take for granted.

“While it's not likely that the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate will return to its all-time record low, today’s aver-

age rates are still very low compared to almost any year since 1971 -- all to a buyer’s advantage,” says Sean Becketti, chief economist, Freddie Mac. At an average of 3.58 percent as of April 2016, today’s rates are “not to be missed for those ready to make the major investment of a home purchase,” says Becketti.

“Small changes in mortgage rates can have a significant impact on monthly payments.”

For example, a $200,000 loan financed at 8.86 percent in the 1970s translated to an approximate monthly payment of $1,589. In the 2000s, the average rate of 6.29 percent meant an approximate payment of $1,237.

Today, that same monthly payment would only be $908. Experts say for this reason, now is a great time to buy.

Beyond mortgage rates, there are other important aspects to understand before buying a home, such as getting a firm handle on your finances, knowing your credit score, and understanding your down payment options.

For more information and tools on buying a home and homeownership, visit myhome.freddiemac.com.

To make your dream of homeownership a reality, consider getting serious about your search.

Locking in a great fixed mortgage rate can save you money for years to come.

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Classified Ads

THE RATE FOR CLASSIFIED READER ADVERTISING IS $7 FOR 25 WORDS OR LESS, PLUS 10 CENTS PER WORD FOR EACH WORD OVER 25. THE RATE FOR CLASSIFIED DISPLAY ADS IS $5.50 PER COLUMN INCH (NON-COMMISSIONABLE) FOR AREA BUSINESSES. THE DEADLINE FOR CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING IS NOON ON MONDAY OF THE WEEK OF PUBLICATION. THERE IS AN ADDITIONAL $2 SERVICE CHARGE FOR ALL CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING NOT PAID IN ADVANCE.

SERVICES OFFERED

Need Ironing Done? I’m back doing my ironing again. Please call me at 870-255-3240.

Light, Medium, Heavy Starch.

Betty Long 911 E. Crowly St. Hazen.

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HOUSE FOR SALE

House for Sale: 1500 Square Foot, 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Storage Building with upstairs. Grady Addition, Hazen. 870-2555091.

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VEHICLES

To Whom It May Concern: A 1999 Ford Expedition Vin # IFMRU17L6XLC29286 was abandoned on Hwy 70 West. Located at Billy’s Tire & Wrecker, 1203 Hwy 70 E. Hazen, AR 72064. Phone: 870255-4922 and is accruing storage as a legal liability of the owner. The wrecker company claims first priority possession on the vehicle and its contents for all charges. Unless vehicle is claimed within 10 days the owner and/or lien holder waives all

rights, title and interest in the vehicle and its contents and consents to sale of the vehicle. Vehicle will then be sold for towing and storage fees.

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FOUND

Dogs that are rescued and taken to the Hazen Animal Shelter are available for a small reasonable fee of spaying/neutering and rabies shots.

Check with Tony S. at 870-255-4725 to see if their recent rescue is meant for you and your family. Looking for good homes for these stray dogs

The StyLynn Salon Lynn Mack

501-239-0258 Call for an appointment

115 Hwy 70 East, Hazen, Arkansas

INMAN DENTAL CLINIC Thomas G. Inman DDS IDC

PO Box N 513 N. Williams Street Carlisle, AR 72024 Ph: 870-552-3500

Kitchen and Bath

870-255-5126

Cultured marble, flooring, custom showers, and countertops

Free Estimates 20 Years Experience

Chambers Nursing & Rehab Center Carlisle, AR

Dietary Dept Weekend Shift

Contact: Heather Mealler Phone # 870-552-7150 Email: cnhc@cebridge.net

Bowman Plumbing Adam Bowman, MP 6142 Repair - Remodel - New Construction Free Estimates Dependable Service Family Owned and Operated (870) 256-5230

Help Wanted

Positions available for ALL SHIFTS:

Over 25 years of experience

CNA’s Nurses Dietary Housekeeping

John D’Angelo 870-256-5806 870-255-5336

SpringBrook Health & Rehab Center 200 S Maple Street Hazen, AR 72064

Mobile Mechanic Service Farm Equipment Repair

502 W. Cleveland Hazen, AR 72064

Tim VanHouten

Chambers Nursing & Rehab Center Carlisle, AR

C.N.A.s & L.P.N.s

Contact: Heather Hutson or Rhonda Moore Phone # 870-552-7150 Email: cnhc@cebridge.net

APPLY IN PERSON

TJ PAUSCHERT TRUCKING

Local Dump Truck Drivers Needed CDL Required

Free Call to apply Ads for Office 870-552-9400 Cell 501-804-3400 Free LPN WANTED Stuff LPN: ARcare is accepting 3333333333333 If you want to give something away or return a lost item you’ve found you can run a classified line ad in The Grand Prairie Herald

FREE OF CHARGE Ads must be 25 words or less and must be placed in person, by mail, or by telephone.

3333333333333 Items listed in free ads must be given away free of charge.

Free ads will run in paper for one week.

3333333333333 Bring the ad to 77 Hwy 70 East in Hazen before noon on Monday or mail it to P.O. Box 370 Hazen, AR 72064 3333333333333

applications for an LPN in Des Arc and Hazen: Clinic Nurse, M-F, 8 to 5, Possible Sat. a.m. rotation. Must be willing to travel. Qualifications: Current AR license and CPR. Duties: Assist providers in primary health care, pt. education, E.M.R., direct pt. contact. Apply @ www.arcare.net. EOE

Ca$h for Gold

Paying Top Dollar for anything

GOLD!

Broken or Damaged Old Pocket Watches?

It Doesn’t Matter BILL’S CUSTOM JEWELRY 307 West 22nd 870-673-8767 Open Monday - Saturday

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HIPPY visited Hazen Public Library for Story Book Time/Games On Monday, April 11, HIPPY visited Hazen Public Library to hear Janie Starr, Hazen Library Clerk read to the students and participate in games. More than twenty parents and kids attended the program.

Those in attendance were Cam Seely Noah Joshlin, Petyon and Ethan Lisko, Cache Skarda, Austin Kee, Elan Moore, Vince King, Cathryn Thomas, Jaicee Dolphin, Jabraylen Penn, and teachers Katelynn Carrell, Rhonda Betzner and Linda Strohl.

Photo courtesy of Peggy Pullium, Hazen Library Clerk.

Chambers Nursing and Rehab Center * Private Rooms with Baths * 24 Hour Nursing Service * Rehab-Therapy

* On-Site Beauty Salon * Daily Activity Program * Church Service Regularly

Medicaid - Medicare - VA - Private Pay

(870) 552-7150 Hwy 70 - Carlisle, Arkansas

“Since 1945”

“We offer extremely reasonable and affordable private pay rates”

Bobby Glover, President & CEO