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Community Events Calendar

Hazen/DeValls Bluff, Prairie County, Arkansas

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Hazen Senior High Quizbowl won First Place in State Finals against Conway Christian on April 23 at AETN

Tuesday April 26

EHC Leader Training Farm Bureau, Hazen at 1:00 p.m.

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.

Central Arkansas Regional Solid Waste Management District Meeting at 9:30 a.m. at CAPDD Office Central Arkansas Planning and Development District Board of Directors Meeting at 10:30 a.m. at CAPDD Office 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 at 6:00 p.m.

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

Monday May 9

Hazen Chapter #5, OES, Hazen Lodge Hall at 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday May 10

Quorum Court Meeting at 6:00 p.m. Annex Building

Thursday May 12

Free in Christ Substance Abuse Problems Meeting at 6:00 p.m. at DeValls Bluff Gym 7:30 p.m., Hazen Masonic Lodge, Lodge Hall

Tuesday May 17

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

8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Area VI, Retired Teachers Association, Convention, Second Presbyterian Church, Little Rock.

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The Hazen Senior High Quiz Bowl competed in the Annual Quiz Bowl State Finals on Saturday, April 23 at AETN studio against Conway Christian. Hazen won First Place in the Class 2AArkansas Govenor’s Quiz Bowl Association State Finals Tournament. Samuel Harper was the Most Valuable Player (MVP) for Hazen Team. Pictured are (back row) Ross Harper, Samuel Harper, Parker Kerr, Sponsor Nathaniel Bradow, Morgan Carroll, Aimee Lease, Sponsor Laura Morgan, Jenna Ronquest and Abbi Ross. Congratulations to the Hazen Senior High Quiz Bowl Team. Photo courtesy of Nathaniel Bradow

Hazen City Council Gets Update on Electronic Sign

By Lisa Mills The Hazen City Council met April 21st for their monthly meeting.

Present were Mayor David Duch, Treasurer/Recorder David Hardke and Aldermen Barbara Rogers, Tim Juola, Clevella Mosby, Constance Rose and Steve Chlapecka.

Utility Manager Phillip Foot provided the council with an update on the repair of the city's electronic sign.

Foot said that the company the sign was purchased from had promised they would repair the sign under warranty but later said the problem with it was not covered and they wouldn't pay for the repair. The cost for the repair and installing a weather shield is $2,079.38. If the city's insurance will cover the repair, there is a $1000 deductible, but we don't know yet if they will cover it.

Foot also reported that the recent "Boil Order" was strictly precautionary. It was initiated after a fire hydrant was hit which caused the water tower to drain resulting in zero pressure.

Foot said he felt that it was best to be safe by declaring the boil order. The water was has been tested several times since and passed as totally safe. An update on replacing the

CAPDD Meetings Central Arkansas Regional Solid Waste Management District Central Arkansas Planning and Development District Board of Directors The Central Arkansas Regional Solid Waste Management District will meet Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District Board of Directors will meet at 10:30 a.m. The meetings will be held at the offices of Central Arkansas Planning and Development District located at 902 North Center in Lonoke.

The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. is an "Equal Opportunity Employer/Program" and "auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities."

The Hazen Police Department held a training session for Hollow Spike Strips on Thursday, April 21 behind the Hazen Police Department Building, conducted by State Trooper Corey Skarda. Hazen Police Officers that were able to attend the training session were Police Chief Bradley Taylor, Police Assistant Chief Arlin VanHouten, and Will Basore, Taylor "Moe" Hopkins. Due to all of the several chases recently, Taylor had several cases of the strips ordered and requested the Department to have proper training for the use of the strips. The training consisted of what the officers should do during a pursuit and when/how to use the spike strips. Using the spike strips will help detain the suspect faster instead of a pursuit reaching another county and nearly killing every passerby during the chase. Photo courtesy of Bradley Taylor sewer lines was also Sims House fire and a reported by Foot. He said controlled house burn. that they will soon start Police Chief Bradley working on the block Taylor reported 5 pursuits around "Tom Kitchen" in the last 14 days, resultand several spots around ing in 2 Police vehicles town will be replaced this being damaged. Taylor summer. The line from praised all the officers East Front Street through involved in the pursuits Grady Addition will be for doing an excellent job replaced as soon as the of protecting the public. ground firms up enough Taylor said the Police to hold the heavy equip- Department has now purment. Alderman Barbara chased 5 sets of spike Rogers told Foot that strips to place in 5 patrol Sharon Stallings had cars. He also said that asked if the city could with so many high speed clean out her ditch. He chases happening now, said he would take care of especially with drivers it. going the wrong way on Fire Chief Ashley the interstate, that the Loudermilk reported 7 Arkansas State Police is First Responder Calls, the considering implementing

Hazen Community Day of Prayer CITY OF HAZEN PROCLAMATION HAZEN COMMUNITY DAY OF PRAYER THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2016 Whereas, The National Day of Prayer was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman inviting people of all faiths to pray for our nation.

Whereas, Since its beginning, this day has continually united Americans from all social-economic, political, and ethnic backgrounds in prayer while also encouraging personal

repentance and righteousness.

Whereas, The National Day of Prayer belongs to all Americans and is a day that transcends differences, bringing together citizens to celebrate our most beloved freedom; the freedom to humbly come before God and seek His guidance in prayer.

Now Therefore, I, David Duch, as Mayor of the City of Hazen, Arkansas, do hereby proclaim May 5th, 2016 as the Hazen Community Day of Prayer in honor of the National Day of Prayer in the city of Hazen, Arkansas.

Signed David Duch, Mayor Date: April 14, 2016

a policy that once they start the wrong way deadly force will be used rather than starting a pursuit. This would be much safer for other drivers. Taylor said if they do implement this policy, Hazen's Department would do the s a m e .

Alderman S t e v e Chlapecka asked what the current policy is concerning high speed pursuits. Chief Taylor said there really isn't a policy.

They pursue until the driver is stopped or it becomes too dangerous for the officers and the public to continue the pursuit.

Chief Taylor said a good thing that has been happening since the new jail has opened is that the department has been serving numerous warrants resulting in jail time and/or fines being

that carry the "Zeke" Virus. He said the letter stated that these mosquitoes will not be found in rice fields.

Of course everyone needs to take precautions against all mosquitoes. This means not having any stagnant water on your property and to use repellent containing "DEET".

If you are concerned about any stagnant water in your area, feel free to contact the city to try to remove it.

The city normally makes 30 sprays with planes containing 100 gallons repellent and 20 truck sprays.

This season they will increase the plane sprays to 40 with 200 gallons and truck sprays to 30 with double strength repellent, Mayor Duch reported that the pavilion and picnic tables are up at the

paid. This is beginning to bring in quite a bit of revenue to the city.

The council passed an ordinance allowing the city to do business with alderman Rick Wiggins.

Mayor David Duch reported that he had received a letter from the University of Arkansas concerning mosquitoes

ball field and look great.

He also stated that some complaints had been received about the condition of the old "Reid Furniture" building. He asked Traci Vail if condemnation papers had ever been served and she said she would check. He said if not that needs to be looked into.

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Obituaries Mary Thomas Mary Ellen Thomas, was b o r n February 19, 1934, in Brasfield, Arkansas, to the late W i l l i e Delaware Tobias and Walter L. Gray.

She was united in Holy Matrimony to Golman L. Thomas. To this union, one daughter was born, Joyce Thomas.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, the late Reverend Golman L. Thomas and four siblings, James "Buddy" Delaware, Jr., John O. Delaware, Sr., Florestine Williams and Christine Ewing.

Mary was an accomplished entrepreneur, mother, grandmother and friend. She began cooking at an early age. After many years of baking pies, she and her husband established the Family Pie Shop in 1977. She served many dignitaries(including former Presidents and Governors) and her pies have graced the tables of many families locally and nationally for over forty years, until her health began to fail. Her passion of cooking granted her to be recognized by countless media outlets and news magazines such as local television station KTHVChanel 11, the New York Times, the Arkansas Times, Southern Food Ways, Road Food and the Atlanta Journal and Constitution, just to name a few. She enjoyed traveling, especially to Georgia to visit her youngest greatgrandson, attending family reunions, her passion of cooking, watching westerns and attending church services at her beloved Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church. She was a an active member of the Mt. Olive Women Adult Sunday School Class, served on the Cuisine Committee, Beautification and Hospitality Committee, former Usher and Member of the Women Adult Choir. She served as a Board Member of the Mid-Delta Community Services, Inc. She leaves to cherish her memory, daughter Joyce(Jerry) Surratt, four sisters Callie Mae Logan of Madison, Wisconsin, Levorn Delaware, Evelyn Neal and Lodis Dinwiddie all of Chicago, Illinois; three sister-in laws, Marie T. Thomas, Inez Clark and Rosie Mary all of Little Rock, Arkansas; two grandchildren, Eleatha(Kevin, Sr.)Lewis and Myra (Thomas) Walters; five great-grandchildren, Kevin, Jr.,Kayla, Kyle and Kameron Lewis and Kaden Thomas Walters; Special GodDaughter, Florence Nance of DeValls Bluff, AR; special niece, Velma Sims of Little Rock, AR and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

A funeral service was held on Saturday April 23, 2016 at the Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church in DeValls Bluff, Arkansas. The family would like to express their most sincerest appreciation to those who attended the services and for all acts of kindness during the passing of Mrs. Mary Thomas.

William Denham William C. Denham age 40 of North Little Rock, passed away April 19, 2016. He was employed at Ally Finance Company for 14 years. He is survived by his mother, Donna and step-father, Bill Driver; grandmother, Virginia Driver and special loving aunts, uncles and cousins.

Chad was preceded in death by grandparents, Vernon and Eloise Ellis and William Driver, Sr.

Public Notices MID-DELTA COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. Mid-Delta Community Services, Inc. Winter Crisis Home Entergy Assistance Program will close April 29, 2016 for the following counties listed below. Therefore, no further applications will be accepted for the Crisis Program after this date.

Phillips, Prairie, Lee and Monroe

Visitation was Thursday, April 21, 2016 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen.

Funeral services were Friday, April 22 at 2:00 P.M. at the Westbrook Funeral Home Chapel in Hazen with Bro. Christian VanHouten officiating.

Pallbearers were Scott Crump, Larry Lynn Ellis, David Dullis, Joey Worring, Joey Nicholas, and Danny Kelly.

Burial was held in the Hazen Cemetery.

Donna Ruth Gunnell Donna Ruth Gunnell, 77, of Casscoe d i e d Saturday, April 16, 2016, at CrestparkStuttgart.

Donna was born January 20, 1939, in Stuttgart to Ruth and Bill Blackwell. She graduated from Stuttgart High School and worked in the cafeteria for the Stuttgart School District for 40 years and most recently at Park Avenue Elementary School. She loved and will miss her babies at Park Avenue Elementary School. She belonged to St. John’s Lutheran Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Billy and Donald Blackwell; and one sister, Shirley Ann Blackwell.

She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Thomas Gunnell of Casscoe; two sons, Denny and Barry Gunnell of Casscoe; one daughter, Shirley Boston (Sam) of Stuttgart; three grandchildren, Dylan Gunnell, Brice and Brandon Boston; and two great-grandchildren.

A memorial service, officiated by Rev. Don White, is 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 19th, 2016, with visitation one hour prior at St. John’s Lutheran Church.

The family requests memorials may be made to Shiloh Cemetery in care of Eunice Montgomery, 510 West 10th Street, Stuttgart, Arkansas 72160.

Douglas Adams Douglas Taylor Adams, 61, of DeWitt passed away on April 17, 2016. He was born October 28, 1954, in Stuttgart to W i l l a r d Warren Adams, Sr. and Rebla Mooneyham Adams.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Willard "Junior" Adams.

Douglas is survived by his loving wife of 40 years Joanie Ellenburg Adams; two devoted children Brian Adams and his wife Dana and Cindy Landers and her husband Duane; three granddaughters Alexis and Addi Adams, and Annabelle Landers; and one brother Jimmy Adams.

Visitation was held April 18 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Essex Funeral Home with funeral services started at 2:00. Burial followed at Childers Cemetery by Essex Funeral Home.

Russell Washam Russell Henry (Rusty) Washam 55 of Roe, Ark. died April 19, 2016 in Marshall, Arkansas at Campground Bakers Ford Buffalo Reserve.

Funeral was Sat., April 23, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Aberdeen Baptist Church in Aberdeen, Ark. Burial Roc Roe Cemetery in Roe,

by Mc Kinzie Funeral Home of Dewitt.

Casey Ward Casey Ward, age 46, died April 4th 2016. Survivors, parents, K.C. and Shirley Ward, children, Drake Ward, Kasie Ward, Brianna Ward, sibling, Billie Jo (Roy) Hanley.

Graveside Service was at 11 a.m., Tuesday at Shady Grove Cemetery, Clarendon by Bob Neal & Sons.

Robert Self Robert Wesley Self began his life's journey, August 8, 1962 at Clarendon, Arkansas. He was one of seven boys and one girl born to Lorn Kenneth and Lottie Mae Wilkerson Self.

He received his education at the Clarendon schools and was employed as a Lead Operator for Riviana in Brinkley. On October 24, 1997 at Clarendon, Robert was united in marriage to Meredyth Lovin. Their family was blessed with two children who were his pride and joy.

Raised in this rural farming area, Robert learned at an early age to hunt and fish, but his favorite past time was spending time with his children. He was a member of the Clarendon Missionary Baptist Church.

Monday afternoon, April 18, 2016, at Baptist Health Hospital at Stuttgart, Arkansas, Robert, at age 53, peacefully passed away, surrounded by his loving family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Lottie Self; three brothers, Billy, Lorn Wayne & Gary Self.

Family who remain to cherish his memory: his wife, Meredyth Lovin Self; Son: Kason Self; daughter, Kentley Self; three brothers, Carlton Self , Joseph (Melinda) Self all of Clarendon, Dwight Self (Lori) of Little Rock; Sister, Patricia (Joseph) Pupsta of Roswell, New Mexico. Father and mother-in-law, Kenneth and Tommie Lovin.

The family will gather at the Clarendon Funeral Home Chapel Wednesday evening, April 20 from Six until Eight O'clock to visit with friends. Funeral services will be 11AM, Thursday, April 21 at the Clarendon Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Rick Glover officiating.

Burial will be at 4PM at the Wesley Chapel Cemetery, 495 Wesley Chapel Rd. Quitman, AR.

Marie Elizabeth Cross, 85, widow of Jake Cross, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2016, at her home.

Mrs. Cross was born September 28, 1930, in Humphrey to Louis W. and Bertha Grahnert Haller.

Following her retirement as housekeeping supervisor at Stuttgart Memorial Hospital, she was a caregiver. Marie enjoyed reading, cooking and crocheting, but loved flowers and working in her garden.

She was a member at Stuttgart Church of Christ.

Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Michael Cross; son-in-law, Dennis Eason; three brothers, Walter Haller, Vernon Haller and Harold Haller; one sister, Vickey Gregory.

Survivors are one son, Doyle Cross of Stuttgart; two daughters, Kay Lock and husband Billy of Athens, Texas, and Sandi Holbert and husband Bill of Stuttgart; six grandchildren, Lisa (Cliff) Foster, Libby Groom and Tim (Susan) Lock, Kaylynn (Gary) Barrett, Jake (Elizabeth) Eason; and Amanda (Jason) DeLoach; 11 great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and three step-greatgrandchildren.

Funeral services, officiated by Bro. Joe Spangler, were 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Stuttgart Church of Christ with visitation one hour prior to the service.

Burial followed in Lone Tree Cemetery by Turpin Funeral Home of Stuttgart.

The family requests memorials to Stuttgart Church of Christ, 1806 N. Buerkle Rd., Stuttgart, Ark. 72160.

Lola Jacobs

Kahtryn Haynes

Lola Gene Haller Jacobs, 85, of Little Rock, formerly of Stuttgart, died Monday, April 18, 2016, at Baptist Health-Little Rock.

Lola was born April 12, 1931, in St. Charles to Paul Merritt Haller and Rosa Priscilla Varnadore Haller. She attended DeWitt High School and retired as a bookkeeper from Stuttgart Co-op. Lola loved to read and look at pictures on Facebook, but her greatest pleasure was baking and cooking for her family and friends.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Lynn Jacobs; one sister, Paula Sue Gahagan; a grandson, Brian Arnold; and a granddaughter,

Legal Notices ORDINANCE NO. 473 AN ORDINANCE AS REQUIRED BY ARKANSAS CODE ANN.14-42-107, PERMITTING RICK WIGGINS TO CONDUCT BUSINESS WITH THE CITY OF HAZEN WHEREAS, Arkansas Law states that elected officials must have an ordinance passed permitting officials to conduct business with the City of Hazen, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAZEN, ARKANSAS THAT: SECTION 1: Council member Rick Wiggins is the owner of Rick's Automotive, and to comply with City Ordinance No. 316 and Arkansas Code 14-42-107, Council Member Wiggins is stat-

Terri Skillen.

Survivors are three sons, Larry Jacobs of Reserve, La., Donnie Jacobs and wife Carol of Casscoe and Mark Jacobs and wife Jamie of Little Rock; two daughters, Kay Skillen and husband Johnny of Pine Bluff and Debbie Arnold and husband Travis of DeRidder, La.; one brother, Joe Haller of El Reno, Okla.; one sister, Dorothy Morris of Arlington, Texas; seven grandchildren; 10 greatgrandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services, officiated by Jay Jacobs, were 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at Turpin Funeral Home chapel with visitation one hour prior to her service.

Burial followed in Lone Tree Cemetery.

ing these facts: SECTION 2: That Rick's Automotive provides reasonable rates and efficient service to the City of Hazen;and SECTION 3: That the Hazen City Council has approved conducting business with Rick's Automotive for the repair and maintenance of vehicles for the City of Hazen effective this date and until this ordinance is superseded.

SECTION 4: An emergency is herby declared to exist, and this ordinance shall be in full force from and after its passage and publication.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of April, 2016.

Signed: Mayor David Duch Attest: David Hardke, Recorder

Marie Cross

Kathryn Jewel Clifton Haynes was born December 4, 1920 at Des Arc, Arkansas. She was one of three children born to Clyde and Delta Jewell Beadles Clifton.

On August 15, 1937 at Brinkley, Arkansas, Kathryn was united in marriage to William Mark Haynes. She was a member of the Broadmoor Baptist Church a homemaker. Kathryn and her Member 2015

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husband William were caretakers of the Henard Cemetery at Zent for a number of years. The old cemetery had become run down and was in need of a lot of maintenance. They cleared out the brush, graveled the roads and placed a chain link fence around it, making it a beautiful, peaceful resting place.

Early Tuesday morning, April 19, 2016, at Conway, Arkansas, Kathryn slipped into eternity at the age of 95. She was preceded in death by her parents Clyde and Delta Jewel Clifton; her husband of 67 years, William Mark Haynes, Sr.; two sons, William Mark Haynes Jr. and C. L. Haynes; sister, Clarice Ragsdale; and brother, Richard Clyde Clifton.

Family member who remain include her 3 children; Daughter, Carolyn Haynes Joyce of Mansfield, AR: Sons, Henry C. Haynes of Conway and Gary Haynes of Wheatley; Brother, Porter Clifton of Hazen; 17 Grandchildren, 16 Great Grandchildren and 3 G r e a t - G r e a t Grandchildren Graveside services was held Thursday, April 21 at the Hunter Cemetery at Zent with Rev. Scott Schindler officiating.

There will be no visitation.

Vegazz Qualls Vegazz Ka’Lize’ Khloee’ Qualls, 9 months, of Stuttgart, departed this life on April 13, 2016. She was preceded in death by: grandfather, Cedric Lamont Qualls Sr.; great grandmother, Flora Dean Smith; great grandfather, Lonnie Mack Smith; special cousin, Alionna Renee’ Metcalf.

She leaves to cherish her memories: parents, Terrika Monique SimsStewart and Cedric Lamont Qualls Jr.; siblings, Ke’Wayne’ Sims Jones, Ke’Shaune SimsMcKnight, Ky-Mani Imunique Fluker, Roderick De’Wayne’ Stewart and Kha’Loni Marie Sky Stewart; and a host of family and friends.

Family Hour: Friday, 5:00 – 6:00 pm. Service: Saturday, 1:00 pm, both at Robinson Mortuary LR. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Drive LR.

Dorothy Clarke Dorothy Sullivan Clarke, 102, went home to be with her heavenly Father and family on April 20, 2016.

She was born August 5, 1913, in Center Hill, Arkansas, the first of four siblings.

Her father had multiple business occupations which resulted in many moves during her childhood. In the spring of 1931 the family moved to Hazen, Arkansas, where Dorothy met Harold Clarke (son of F.L. and Ila Clarke). They were married in September 1932.

She remained a Hazen resident for 79 years before moving in 2011 to the home of her daughter and son in law, Carol and Bobby Wilson in Hot Springs.

She attended church at The Lake Shore Heights Baptist Church in Hot Springs where she helped in the nursery.

She took with her many happy memories of the people she knew and loved. She was preceded in death by her parents Rev. G Fn Sullivan and Lucy Harrison Sullivan, her husband of 48 years, Harold Hamman Clarke, her sisters, Darliss Simons, Rhena Chapman, Gussie Guyer, and her grandson, Mike Wilson.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children Carol Wilson and husband Bobby of Hot Springs, Arkansas, Bobby Clarke of Hazen, Arkansas, Linda Pich and husband George of Denton, Texas, and Barbara Norman of Bella Vista, Arkansas. In addition she is survived by grandchildren Mark Wilson of Stuttgart, Arkansas, Lauree Bartholomew of Batesville, Arkansas, Clarke Pich of SouthLake, Texas, David Pich of Frisco, Texas , Joe Pich of San Antonio, Texas, Bill Norman of Bentonville, Arkansas, and Jeff Norman, of Bentonville Arkansas, sixteen great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

Visitation was 1 to 2 Saturday, April 23, followed by the funeral from 2 to 3 at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen, Arkansas. Officiating at the funeral was Chaplin Teddy Frye of Gentiva Hospice of Hot Springs.

Pallbearers were her grandchildren.

Dorothy was a devoted Mother, grandmother, and faithful friend. She was a gentle soul whose warm and hopeful nature inspired all those who knew her. Her sweet disposition and smile will be missed by all.

Karen Cain Karen Marcella Cain, 80, of Griffithville d i e d Wednesday, April 20 at M e r c y Hospital in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Mrs. Cain was born July 11, 1935 in Memphis, Tennessee to Marcus and Annie (Benton) Evans.

Survivors include one daughter, Alice Crozier, two sons, Walter (Marilyn) Cain, Thomas (Kerrie) Cain, six grandchildren, Leigha Crozier, Grayson Crozier, Levi Cain, Elixis Cain, Colton Cain, Taylor Cain, two great grandchildren, one brother, Irvin Brock. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Walter Cain, two sisters and two brothers. Visitation was 6-8 Friday at Garth Funeral Home in Des Arc. Graveside funeral services were 2:00 P M Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Welcome Home Cemetery. Bro. Gary Neal officiating.

Hazen School Menu MAY 2 - 6, 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 Cheese Toast or Philly Chicken Strips Cereal & Toast or Cheesesteak Whipped Potatoes/Gravy Sausage & Biscuit Baked Potato Green Beans Tropical Fruit Lettuce/Tomato Hot Roll Juice Tropical Fruit Tropical Fruit Milk Milk Milk TUESDAY TUESDAY TUESDAY French Toast & Popcorn Chicken BBQ on Bun Sausage or Baked Potato Curley Fries Cereal & Toast or Tossed Salad Slaw Sausage & Biscuit Pickle Spear Lunch Bunch Grapes Texas Toast Grapes Juice Lunch Bunch Milk Milk Grapes WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY Milk Chicken Egg, Bacon, & WEDNESDAY Spaghetti Cheese Biscuit or Bacon Carrots & Cereal & Toast or Cheeseburger Broccoli/Ranch Sweet Potato Fries Sausage & Biscuit Spinach Salad Orange Wedges Lettuce/Tomato/ Italian Bread Juice Pickle Sticks Milk Orange Wedges Orange Wedges THURSDAY Milk Milk Pizza Stick & THURSDAY THURSDAY Char-grill Chicken Cereal or Beefy Nachos Cereal & Toast or Sandwich Pinto Beans Sausage & Biscuit Quick Baked Lettuce/Tomato Mixed Fruit Potato Salsa Juice Cinnamon Sticks Lettuce/Tomato/ Milk Pickle Mixed Fruit FRIDAY Mixed Fruit Milk Biscuit & Gravy Milk FRIDAY or Cereal & Toast FRIDAY BBQ Chicken or Sausage & Quesadilla Cheesy Potatoes Biscuit Mexican Corn Seasoned Carrots Orange Wedges Pinto Beans Hot Roll Juice Orange Wedges Orange Wedges Milk Milk Milk Sponsored by Grand Prairie Herald Publishing Co., Inc.

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Biscoe EHC Annual ‘Picnic’ Hazen High School received $500 Grant Hazen High School has received a $500 grant from the Exxon Mobil Educational Alliance PRogram to support the school’s math and science endeavors. Fast Trax Exxon worked with school officials to secure the grant which is one of 4400 available to schools across the country served by Exxon or Mobil stations. The grants were made possible by funding from the Exxon Mobil Corporation. Fast Trax Exxon and its distributor, Nimocks Oil Company is proud to have the opportunity through this grant program to invest in the educational future of the communities it serves. Pictured are Karen Grubbs, Fast Trax Exxon and Roxanne Bradow, High School Principal.

DeValls Bluff Bingo DeValls Bluff Public Library bingo winners from Tuesday, April 19! Ruby Todd, Patricia Wallach, and Linda Patterson. Bingo is the third Tuesday of every month at 11:30am.

On Tuesday, April 12, eight members (pictured above) 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.

Northern and Southern District Plea Day heard on April 19 The Northern and Southern Districts heard their Plea Days on Tuesday, April 19 at Des Arc and DeValls Bluff Courthouses. Pleas are as followed: NORTHERN DISTRICT Jeremy Winkowski theft by receiving, criminal mischief - plea and arraignment - probation extended 1 year.

Joseph Baldwin - plea and arraignment - plea guilty - 48 months supervised probation - $1,000 fine. Appointed Rebecca Roberson Reed - charged with possession of controlled substance schedule I, II, meth cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia, meth cocaine.

Jelecia Jackson - possession of drug paraphernalia, meth cocaine, appointed Rebecca Roberson Reed - plea and arraignment guilty plea - 24 months probation, $1,000 fine.

Amanda Capshaw - possession of controlled substance schedule I, II, meth cocaine, possession of controlled substance schedule I, II excluding meth cocaine, possession with purpose deliver meth cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia meth cocaine appointed Rebecca Roberson Reed plea entry hearing guilty plea - 48 months probation - $1,000 fine.

Gerald Young - false imprisonment 2nd degree, aggravated assault - family or household member, endangering the welfare of a minor - 2nd degree - pre-trial hearing - continued to July 19, appointed Randy Carey Nichols.

Norman Ray Bullock murder - 1st degree, appointed Timothy Allen Blair, pre-trial hearing.

Tracy Leighann Robinson - theft of proper-

ty, forgery - pre-trial hearing - guilty plea - 72 months probation, $1,000 fine and $300 restitution.

Eddie Albert Wardwell criminal attempt, theft of property, burglary commercial, burglary residential, breaking or entering - pre-trial hearing at 1:00 p.m. - guilty plea - 240 months ADC with 66 days credit.

Tracy Leann Robinson theft of property (credit/debit card) and theft of property - pretrial hearing - guilty plea - 72 months probation, $1,000 fine and $300 restitution.

Rodney Tiwan McGee possession of controlled substance schedule VI, possession drug paraphernalia manufacture meth cocaine, possession of firearms by certain persons, possession of firearms by certain persons - pre-trial hearing, Rebecca Roberson Reed appointed - guilty plea 36 months ADC, 59 days credit.

Jason Thresher - waiver of counsel - continued to July 19 at 9:00 a.m.

Lee Crittenden - Eric Kennedy appointed - plea and arraignment Laura Chance - Eric Kennedy appointed - plea and arraignment - May 17 Taylor Pate - waiver of counsel - continued to May 17 at 9:00 a.m.

Willie Hambrick - at 1:00 p.m. guilty plea, 24 months ADC, 53 days credit.

Reitz - extension 2 years probation.

Patrick Keith Hill fraud or deceit to procure narcotic drug, drug fraud - non-controlled substance rep as schedule I, II Rebecca Roberson Reed appointed, plea entry hearing - N eg Guilty - 30 months ADC

Thursday 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Friday & Saturday 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

1st Sunday at 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Dondie’s White River Princess Des Arc, AR (870) 256-3311

Anthony K Saxton agency or official fail to comply with sex offender reporting requirements, revocation, fail to register as sex offender or report address change - Rebecca D. Reed appointed - plea entry hearing - continued May 17, Bench Trial Reginald L. McCarter theft of property, burglary residential, fleeing felony - vehicle or conveyance substantial danger or death - Rebecca Roberson Reed appointed - pre-trial hearing - plea guilty 60 months ADC with 100 days credit.

Jeremiah L. McMillen aggravated cruelty to dog, cat or horse, possession of firearms by certain persons - pre-trial hearing plea guilty - 60 months probation - $1,000 fine.

Burglary Residential pre-trial hearing - Nolle prosqui SOUTHERN DISTRICT Samantha Jo Harrison theft of property, theft of property, breaking or entering - reset for May 16, 2016 Lisa Carol Oglesbee probation revocation pre-trial set for June 20, 2016 Leslie Pruitt - endangering the welfare of a minor 1st degree, possession of controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia - 36 months ADC, plus court costs.

Aaron Branch - possession of controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of controlled substance - reset for May 16, 2016 Jason Howell - delivery delivery of methamphetamine or cocaine, deliver of methamphetamine or cocaine - sentenced to 60 months probation plus court costs and fines Tricia Larkin - intimidating a juror - reset for July 11, Jury trial Alandis Jones - possession of controlled substance, reset for June 20, 2016 Malary Dulaney - kidnapping, attempt capital murder, terrostic threatening 1st degree, intimidating a juror, witness, or informant - set for August 15 pre-trial, set for jury trial September 13, 2016 Dennis Scott - theft of property, residential burglary - reset for April 19, 2016 Travis Ryan Booth theft of property, breaking or entering - reset for September 19, 2016 Emily Feters - battery in the first degree - reset for May 16, 2016 John Edward Rhodes Jr. - reset for May 16, 2016 Robert Sanchez - sexual assault in the first degree Antroine Humbert domestic battery in the third degree, violation of extended post - conviction no contact order

In Memory IN MEMORY SEAN VANHOUTEN OCTOBER 26, 1966 APRIL 26, 1999 No farewell words were spoken, no time to say goodbye. You were gone before we knew it, and only God knows why.

Missing you, Your Family

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EHC create Teaching Dolls for Arkansas Children’s Hospital

Extension Homemakers have always been big supporters of Arkansas Children's Hospital. After learning that the hospital was in need of more teaching dolls, our local members held a workshop on Tuesday, April 20 and made over 90 dolls.

Teaching dolls are used by the hospital to prepare and teach children about what they might experience during surgeries or procedures. For more information on how you can get involved in Extension Homemakers visit the website http://www.arextension-

homemakers.org/ or contact the Prairie County

Cooperative Extension office at 870-998-2614.

HIPPY Kindergarten on the beach

By Katelynn Carrell The Hazen HIPPY (Home Instruction for parents of preschool youngsters) program had their April group meeting at the Hazen Library on the 11th of the month.

The children and their families were welcomed by Home Based Educators Katelynn Carrell and Linda Strohl and Coordinator Rhonda

Prairie County

Crop Report from Brent Griffin County Extension Agent/Staff Chair Day of field work: 2 Top Soil Moisture: 100% surplus Sub Soil Moisture: 100% adequate Livestock Condition: 3 Fair Main Activities: Farmers completed corn planting and continued with rice planting where rainfall was limited early week. Corn and rice plants continue to emerge with some early soybeans emerging.

Herbicide applications continue for all crops. Pasture and hay meadows continue to develop in response to warmer temperatures.

Crop Progress: Rice: 65% planted, 30% emerged Corn: 99% planted, 75% emerged Soybean: 5% planted, 3% emerged Crop Condition: Rice: 100% Fair Corn: 10% Poor, 90% Fair Soybean: 100% Fair Pasture/Hay: 100% Good

Betzner. The theme for the meeting was "Kindergarten on the Beach."

Librarian Janie Starr read the story "Pete the A Cat Day At The Beach".

The children along with their parents participating in learning animal activities together. The children practiced math skills by sorting by size and color, patterns, and counting.

The literacy activity was animal alphabet sequencing puzzles from A to Z of upper and lower case letters.

Gross motor skill activities were pineapple bowling and limbo.

JaBraylen Penn and Austin Kee won the story book "Pete the Cat A

Day At the Beach" door prizes. The children in attendance were: Brinlynn Craig, Noah Joshlin, Austin Kee, Vince King, Peyton Lisko, Elan moore, Jaylie Penn, JaBraylen Penn, Cam Seely, Cache Skarda, Cathryn Thomas.

HIPPY would like to thank the Hazen Library, Peggy Pullium, and Jamie Starr.

The HIPPY End of Year Celebration will be May 9, 2016. HIPPY is now enrolling for the 20162017 school year. Contact us at Facebook.com/HazenHipp y or 870-255-1234 to enroll. Children who will be three before December 31,2016 are eligible to enroll.

New Books and DVDs at Prairie County Libraries The Prairie County Libraries have received a new shipment of books at the Hazen Public Library.

The new books and DVDs are as followed: BOOKS Fool Me Once by Harlan Coben, Treachery at Lancaster Gate by Anne Perry, No One Knows by J.T. Ellison, Brotherband Chronicles by John Flanagan (Books 1-5), As Time Goes By by Mary Higgins Clark, Most Wanted by Lisa Scottoline, Child of Promise by Kathleen Morgan, Where Secrets Sleep by Marta Perry, One With You by Sylvia Day, Flawless by Heather Graham, Nowhere Girl by

Susan Strecker, The Story of Kullervo by J.R.R Tolkien, What We Find by Robyn Carr, Poisonous by Allison Brennan, The Beast by J.R. Ward, Miss Julia Inherits a Mess by Ann B. Ross, Family Jewels by Stuart Woods DVDS Sisters, Victor Frankenstein, and Once Upon a Time Season 4 Come by and check out a new book or DVD. If it is not currently at your home town library, but located in another Prairie County Library then it can be delivered from library to library using the Prairie County Courier System.

Prairie County Dairy Food Contest held April 16 at Fairgrounds

By Shea Wilson Each year, Arkansas Farm Bureau conducts a statewide contest to find the best tasting, most original dairy dish.

County contests are held to determine who will represent each county.

This year's Prairie County Dairy Foods Contest was held Saturday, April 16 at the Prairie County Fairgrounds in conjunction with County 4-H ORama .

First place winner in the Party Idea category was Adysen Johnston with her entry of Pizza Dip. Adysen received $20 and a special prize.

Adysen's winning recipe follows: PIZZA DIP INGREDIENTS: 6 ounces light cream cheese ½ cup light sour cream 1 teaspoon oregano ½ cup pizza sauce 1 cup shredded partskim Mozzarella cheese ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese ¼ cup diced red peppers

Aleigha Smith, main dish winner ¼ cup sliced green Aleigha's winning recipe follows: onions TORTELLINI BAKE Whole-wheat bread ALFREDO SAUCE sticks or crackers INGREDIENTS: DIRECTIONS: 4 Tablespoons Butter Combine cream cheese, 1 Teaspoon Garlic sour cream and oregano in bowl.

Stir until Powder 2 Tablespoons Cream smooth. Spread evenly Ground into a small pie plate or Cheese Fresh quiche pan.

Top with Pepper ¾ Cup Half and Half pizza sauce, cheeses, peppers and onions. Bake at 1 Cup Grated Parmesan 350 degrees for 15 min- Cheese utes, or until cheese is ¾ Cup Heavy Cream melted.

Serve with DIRECTIONS: whole-wheat bread sticks In a saucepan over or crackers. medium heat, melt the Yield: Makes 10 serv- butter, cream cheese, half ings and half, and cream Total Time: 25 minutes together. Whisk in the Second place winner, garlic powder and parmereceiving $15 was Ketrina san. Season with a small Wallace with her entry of of freshly ground black Cream Cheese Squares pepper. Simmer, stirring and third place winner, often, until the sauce has receiving $10 was thickened to a creamy Shayleigh Smith with her consistency. entry of white cupcakes BAKED with whipped cream TORTELLINI cheese frosting and strawINGREDIENTS: berry garnish.

PASTA SAUCE First place winner in the 2 Cups Shredded Main Dish category was Mozzarella Cheese Aleigha Smith with her 20oz. Package of Ricotta, entry of Tortellini Bake. Parmesan, She also received $20 and 1 Cup Shredded Adysen Johnston, a prize.

Parmesan and Romano party idea winner.

Tortellini (Buitoni brand) Instructions: Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Boil water and cook tortellini according to package.

Place Alfredo sauce in baking dish, then add cooked tortellini and parmesan cheese. Top with Mozzarella and bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

Serve and enjoy.

Both winning recipes will be submitted for judging at the state level. The top four winners selected in each category will prepare and serve the recipes Thelma Gray and Dawanna Keys, volunteer judges for at the State Cook-Off in June in Little Rock. the event.

Mallory Reynolds of Hazen inducted into Alpha Chi honor society SEARCY, AR (04/21/2016)-Mallory Reynolds of Hazen (72064) was recently inducted into Harding University's chapter of Alpha Chi National Honor Society.

Reynolds, a nursing major, was welcomed into the prestigious society along with more than 70 other students.

Alpha Chi is a nationally acclaimed honor society

designed to commend academic excellence in universities across the nation. Harding's chapter, called the Arkansas Eta chapter, is for the upper 10 percent of the junior and senior classes from all academic fields who have earned a minimum 3.85 grade point average over at least 80 course hours.

It is also open to graduate students who rank in the top 10 percent of their

specific program.

Harding is the largest private university in Arkansas and has been ranked by U.S. News & World Report for 22 consecutive years as a top 25 school in the South.

Harding also maintains study abroad programs in Australia, Chile, England, France, Greece, Italy and Zambia. For more information visit www.harding.edu.

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29 Outstanding Students Receive 2016 ‘Who’s Who’ Award JONESBORO – Twenty-nine outstanding upper-level students at Arkansas State University have been named to the prestigious “Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges” for 2015-16.

The students were introduced during a campus ceremony recognizing student leaders.

"It’s great to be able to look back through AState’s history of selecting and nominating such outstanding student leaders to Who’s Who," according to Dr. Rick Stripling, vice chancellor for Student Affairs. "The names of previous winners continue to appear in local, state, and even national news for their continued contributions to society.

This fulfills the program’s intent, which is to recognize and encourage stu-

dent leaders who demonstrate consistent excellence. This year’s nominees most certainly live up to that standard."

Ellen Hakenewerth of Jonesboro received the "Outstanding Who's Who" award and a scholarship from Crews and Associates of Little Rock.

The Crews firm was represented by Sam Urton, an A-State alumnus.

The Who’s Who honorees for 2015-16 and their academic program majors are: ·Stephen D. Berry, Mountain Home, psychology ·Erica A. Blackford of Marion, interdisciplinary studies · Justin S. Carothers of Pine Bluff, political science ·Christina M. Chen of Jonesboro, international business and marketing ·Hunter M. Clampit of

Rebecca Galloway Harrisburg, nursing ·Miles J. Clover of Fort Smith, sports management ·Drake H. Cullum of Bono, chemistry and biological sciences ·Taylor N. Duvall of Morrilton, political science ·Rebekah A. Frayer of

2016 10th Grade Prom Servers, themed “Under the Big Top”

Christopher Hooks Caraway, interdisciplinary studies ·Bethany J. Gallimore of Hot Springs, communication studies ·Rebecca M. Galloway of Stuttgart, journalism ·Ellen M. Hakenewerth of Jonesboro, strategic communication ·Brandon M. Haley of Marion, health studies ·Anna Hermes of Dorlar, Germany, journalism

·Christopher J. Hooks of Stuttgart, business administration ·Oluwayinka O. Iseyemi of Nigeria, environmental sciences ·Gary B. Jackson of Altheimer, teaching ·Erin A. Langley of Beebe, biological sciences ·Najwa T. Lee of Newport, interdisciplinary studies ·Angel T. Livingston of Dumas, nursing ·Cesar A. Marroquin of Monette, strategic communication ·Marshall K. McDaniel of Jonesboro, health studies ·Sahitya Pattigadapa of Khammam of India, engineering management ·Emily A. Peters of Marion, interdisciplinary studies ·Destiny L. Quinn of Jonesboro, multimedia journalism ·Amber D. Ray of Little Rock, nursing ·Erin E. Wadley of Sherwood, political science

·DeAnna L. Watson of North Little Rock, health promotion ·Jason E. White of Jacksonville, international business ABOUT THE WHO’S WHO PROGRAM Who’s Who Among Students is one of the most highly regarded and long-standing honors programs, having earned the respect of faculty members and administrators throughout the nation.

Selections to Who’s Who Among Students are made each fall by individual colleges and universities.

Campus nominating committees, created to nominate eligible upperclassmen and graduate students, are composed of representatives from the faculty, staff and student body. Each school in the national program has an assigned quota of nominees, calculated to ensure a well-rounded representation of the student body.

Ebony Events

By Clevella Mosby

The Hazen 10th Grade Class were the Servers for the “Under the Big Top” Prom for the Junior and Seniors. They catered to everyone attending the function. Everyone had a wonderful time.

New Bethel News

By Donna Kelly We came home from church today and our yard had been mowed.

Johnny had came while we were gone.

Johnny had a birthday on the 19th.

Johnny and Sandy came

by Saturday evening and visited for a while.

This is a very busy time of the year for everyone, specially the farmers.

Maybe the weather will be better from here on.

We expect to ear from John’s nurse this week

that he has been released.

However we heard that once before. He is doing very well.

We missed Dale and Evelyn Greenwalt in services yesterday.

We have a special service for the boys and girls who graduate next Sunday evening. It is that time again and we have 3 to acknowledge.

We had a special service last Sunday evening.

Our pastor has been with us for 14 years and his

Master Gardeners plant new flowers The Hazen Master Gardeners rushed on Monday, April 25 morning to plant the new spring flowers in the pots in front of all of the businesses before the rain set in for the week. The Hazen Beautification Project is part of the Hazen Chamber of Commerce. Pictured are Janice Toll, Sue Clayton, Gail Norman, Larry Anthony, and Amy Carroll.

mother and his children came and other family members. we enjoyed having them in the service.

Our nurse came last week. It was the day that the traffic was so thick.

About every road around Carlisle was blocked. She worried about getting home as she lives in Cabot.

I had a phone call from Bruce Ingle one evening.

He is doing good.

Hazen Cemetery Donations HAZEN CEMETERY DONATIONS: IN MEMORY OF: Keith Nicholas, Ephrom, Girtha, Arelon, and Danny Harden By: LaVerne and Richard Nicholas IN MEMORY OF: The Ulry Family By: J. E. and Rosemary Ulry IN MEMORY OF: Jimmy Westbrook By: David and Nita Hardke, Barbara Rogers IN MEMORY OF: Bill and Betty Woods By: Suzette Elmore IN MEMORY OF: The DeVore Family By: Bruce DeVore UPKEEP: Rebecca Dewan Donations are greatly appreciated and may be mailed to: Hazen Cemetery P.O. Box 92 Hazen, Ar. 72064

Condolences extended to the family and friends of Mr. Herman Allen of Hazen (formerly of Carlisle) who passed away over the past weekend.

Condolences to Mrs. Joyce Surratt and family at the recent passing of her mother Ms. Mary Thomas of DeValls Bluff.

Services were held last Saturday afternoon, April 23, at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. Joe Pumphrey pastor officiated.

Condolences to the Keaton families at the passing of their loved one.

Services were conducted last Saturday morning in Stuttgart.

Miss Mallory Walker, a student at UCA Conway

along with friends Jaime and Sam were in Hazen last Thursday evening visiting Mallory’s grandmother, Ms. “Cle” Mosby, visiting Ms. Mosby last Friday evening were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Mills from Mississippi. Mr. Mills and Ms. Mosby are cousins.

A n n i v e r s a r y Celebration honoring the “Gospel” singing group The Harmonattes of Roe were held over the weekend, starting Friday April 22, at 6:00 p.m. at Mt. Carmel M.B. Church, Roe, Ar. Rev. Earnest Allen pastor, and Saturday April 23 at 6:00 p.m. at St. Paul Baptist Church, also in Roe where Rev. Henry Dabner is the pastor.

Choirs and groups gathered to help the ladies cel-

ebrate 29 years of song.

All attending had a joyous time.

Mr. Robert Curlett was in Stuttgart last Saturday morning attending funeral services for a family member.

Pastoral Anniversary Celebration honoring Rev. and Mrs. Oscar )Alma) Washington Sr, were held Sunday April 24 at Prairie Chapel M.B.Church in Hazen.

Rev. Sylvester Swaingan pastor and Union Chapel Freewill Baptist Church, DeValls Bluff were special guest.

Sunday was a day of regular Worship at all our area churches (except Prairie Chapel).

Please keep all our sick and shut-in; in your thoughts and prayers.

Prairie County Jail Report As of Monday, April 25 at 8:00 a.m. the Prairie County Sheriff's Office had 24 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. Buckley, Joel C, white male, age 47, incarcerated on April 21 for failure to appear.

Cohen, Eric E., black male, age 34, incarcerated on April 14 for nonsupport.

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

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 attempted murder, kidnapping and terroristic threatening - felony.

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.

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

Kelly, Christopher Martrell, black male, age 20, incarcerated on April 24 for possession of marijuana, no drivers license,

driving without insurance and no license plate.

Hill, Patrick, black male, age 41, incarcerated on April 19 for hold for ADC. 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.

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

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.

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

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

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White River Memoirs Exhibit Opening at Lower White River Museum State Park

Join us for the electrifying sounds of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra Big Band in a casual outdoor concert at 6 p.m. Sunday, May 1, on the front lawn of Phillips College in Helena.

Memphis Symphony Orchestra to perform outdoor concert at PCCUA Enjoy a casual spring evening with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra in an outdoor setting on the campus of Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas in HelenaWest Helena. This special evening of Big Band music presented by Warfield Concerts will begin at 6 p.m. Sunday, May 1, on the Fine Arts Center lawn. The concert is being sponsored by Southern Bancorp and the Delta Cultural Center, which has chosen this event to honor area teachers.Pack your lawn chairs and picnic basket for a fun experience with family and friends listening to the golden years of Big Band music. The Memphis Symphony

Orchestra Big Band is well-known for its crowdpleasing tunes allowing the band members to show off their talents and have some fun. In no time, the confident and expressive music of the Big Band gets the crowd engaged The Symphony does a great job of the big romantic pieces and this one was perfect for them.

They painted the pictures clearly and brightly for the mind's eye to see. The audience was thrilled.in the music of that thrilling era.In case of rain, the concert will be moved indoors to the Fine Arts Center C o m m u n i t y Room.Admission to this and other Warfield Concerts by worldrenowned artists is free!

Each Warfield concert is presented at 7:30 p.m. in Lily Peter Auditorium located at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas in Helena, unless otherwise stated.

Download your tickets from our website at www.warfieldconcerts.co m. Tickets are also available at the Phillips County Chamber of Commerce and the Tourist Information Center. This free concert series is made possible through a bequest by the late S.D. Warfield, the Warfield patrons, and the corporate, business, agency, and foundation contributors. For more info, call the Chamber of Commerce at (870) 3388327

Clinton Center Hosts 3rd Annual 'Bridge to the Future' Free Community Festival LITTLE ROCK, Ark. On April 30, 2016, the Clinton Presidential Center, along with partners Hippy Arkansas and Special Olympics Arkansas, will host the "Bridge to the Future" Festival, a free community festival that encourages students to read throughout their summer break and will include fun activities for kids, and literacy, health, and safety resources for parents.

The free festival is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

According to extensive research, all students experience some level of "summer learning loss" or "summer setback" while on summer breaks. Some students are more effected by the summer break than their peers. Some quick facts: * Students score lower on standardized tests at the end of summer vacation than they do at the beginning of summer vacation. * Students who see the biggest drops in test scores are already in higher-risk low-income groups. * "Summer setback" has a cumulative effect and can follow students through high school. * Educators, on average, spend four-to-six weeks re-teaching material that was lost during the "summer setback."

"HIPPY Arkasas is committed to preparing children for success in school, and we are proud partners in the Bridge to the

Future Festival," said Tyra Greenwood, ACH HIPPY Arkansas State Manager. "We are excited to bring children and parents from across the state to this fun, family-friendly event."

Activities for families: * Free books from the Reading Is Fundamental "AR Kids Read" program * Crafts and coloring activities, including making a book * Appearances by Cookie Mouse and Curious George * Story time * Central Arkansas Library System library card applications * Writing activities with Foreign Tongues Poetry Troupe * "Commitment wall" encouraging students to commit to reading throughout the summer * Puppet shows * Fire safety demonstrations * Flag Football and the Young Athletes Program * Face painting and bouncy castles * Free vision screenings for children provided by North Little Rock and Little Rock Founder's Lions Clubs "We creatd the Bridge to the Future Festival to encourage students to read throughout their summer break and to provide an opportunity for children and families to come together and learn more about available resources. Our hope is that together, we can help make the summer months

more productive, healthy, and safe," said Stephanie S. Streett, executive director of the Clinton Foundation.

Information online at: https://www.clintonfoundation.org/getinvolved/takeaction/attend-ane v e n t / b r i d g e future#sthash.D1w6jnj8.d puf <https://www.clintonfo u n d a t i o n . o r g / g e t involved/takeaction/attend-ane v e n t / b r i d g e future#sthash.D1w6jnj8.d puf> ABOUT THE WILLIAM J. CLINON PRESIDENTIAL CENTER The Clinton Presidential Center is the home of the Little Rock offices of the Clinton Foundation, the Clinton Presidential Library and Museum, and the Clinton School of Public Service, the first institution in the nation to offer a Master of Public Service (MPS) degree. The Center is a world-class educational and cultural venue offering a variety of educational programs, special events, exhibitions, and lectures, presenting a unique perspective of the work - past, present, and future - of the 42nd President of the United States, William Jefferson Clinton.

Learn more at www.clintonpresidentialcenter.org, on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/Clinto nCenterhttp, and @ClintonCenter on Twitter and Instagram.

Lower White River Museum State Park cordially invites you to attend the exhibit opening of "White River Memoirs" on Saturday, April 30, 2016.

This exhibit explores the collective memories of the White River through art and other media. The exhibit will open at 2:00 p. m. with a presentation by photographer, Chris Engholm, whose journey on the river in a handmade canoe inspired the exhibit.

For more information, contact Monica Smith at the Lower White River Museum, 2009 Main Street, Des Arc, AR 72040. Phone (870) 2563711 E - m a i l : monica.f.smith@arkansas .gov.

Lower White River Museum State Park is one of 52 state parks administered by the State Parks Division of the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism.

Recipe Swap/Book Club Meeting The Hazen Public Library held their quarterly Recipe Swap/Book Club meeting on Tuesday, April 19. Those in attendance were Audrey Davis, Georgia Woods, Alan King, Nina King, Monica Cruthis, Paulette Davis, and Peggy Pullium. Photo courtesy of Peggy Pullium

Lady Hornets split double-h header with McCrory; lose opener 32 then win the night-c cap 5-4 4

By David Hoover Following a tough weekend at Siloam Springs, the Lady Hornets were prepped to take on conference foes Carlisle and McCrory last week. Threatening weather forced a postponement of the series against the Bison but the Hornets managed to squeeze in the games at McCrory on Thursday and managed a split of the series on enemy territory.

Hazen jumped on top in the top of the first combining a single by Abby Rounsavall and two stolen bases with a twoout single by Allie Burroughs for a 1-0 lead.

The two pitchers kept things quiet until the top of the third when Brayden Williams singled and went to second on a single by Elizabeth Foot. Hazen loaded the bases with nobody out when Rousavall singled to center setting the table for a big inning.

After a pop out, Burroughs flied out deep enough to center to score Williams for a 2-0 lead.

Faith Young reached on an error to reload the bases but, Hazen left all three runners on base when the next batter hit a ground ball to the pitcher.

McCrory responded with two runs in their half of the third inning to knot the score at 2-2.

A leadoff single, two wild pitches and a walk put runners on first and third with one out. A double to right field scored both runs and the Lady Jaguars had capitalized on their only two hits of the game to score two runs. Hazen wasted two more singles in the fourth and one in the fifth, sending the game

to the bottom of the fifth still tied and giving Hazen seven stranded runners in the game.

That would come back to hurt them shortly.

After a leadoff ground out, McCrory took advantage of a fielding error by the Hornets to put a runner on base.

She took second on a stolen base and went to third on a wild pitch.

The game ended moments later when the next batter reached base on the second error of the inning to give the Jaguars a 3-2 win despite being outhit by a margin of 8-2. Foot and Rounsavall led the attack with two hits each while Burroughs drove in both runs for the Lady Hornets. She also gave up only two hits and walked two while striking out four McCrory batters in a losing effort.

As the home team in the second game, Hazen fell behind quickly and trailed 3-0 heading to the bottom of the fourth. The first two McCrory batters reached base on first inning walks and one run scored on a ground ball for a 1-0 lead.

Neither team threatened to score until the top of the third when McCrory got back to back singles leading off the inning and scored a run on another Hornet error for a 2-0 lead. The Hornets got their first hit in the bottom of the inning but didn't come close to scoring.

In the fourth, McCrory rallied with two outs and combined a walk with a wild pitch and a single to push across another run to stretch their lead to 30. Hazen finally broke through with a run in their half of the fourth with a two-out rally of

their own when Young doubled with two outs and scored moments later when Payton Fought singled her home.

A single by Sydney Bateman and a Chase Wiggins walk loaded the bases but all three runners were left stranded and McCrory carried a 31 lead to the fifth inning.

A leadoff walk, two stolen bases and a wild pitch gave the Lady Jaguars an insurance run and the game headed to the bottom of the fifth with McCrory leading 4-1. That's when the Hornet bats exploded with five hits in a monster comeback effort.

After a leadoff fly out, Rounsavall singled and took second when Sadie Shuck singled. The bases were briefly loaded when Burroughs singled but an interference call for the second out left the Hornets with runners on first and second. Faith Young's double to center to scored Shuck making the score 4-2 and setting the table for Payton Fought. With runners on second and third and a 20 count, Fought cleared the bases and ended the game with a three-run home run to right field giving the Hornets a dramatic win and a crucial split of the doubleheader.

Young and Fought had two hits apiece and drove in all the runs with Fought totaling four RBI's. Burroughs struck out six and allowed five walks and four hits to notch the win. The series split gives Hazen a season mark of 11-9 and an 8-2 conference record.

Next on the schedule is the rescheduled doubleheader on Monday April 25 at Carlisle to wrap up the regular season. GO HORNETS!.

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Responsibilities may include customer service, stocking, inventory control, heavy lifting, forklift operation and custodial duties. Some computer skills needed. Benefits include paid holidays, vacation, health insurance and profit sharing. You may print an application at www.lumberonehomecenter.com or apply in person at 301 E. Michigan St. - Stuttgart, AR 72160

RURAL ESTATE SALE BY DAN

MAY 5, 6, & 7

VEHICLES To Whom It May Concern: A 2000 Mercury Mystique Vin # 1MEFM6530YK611875 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 45 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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SERVICES OFFERED Will do babysitting in home before or after school. Monday-Friday and sometimes Saturdays. Willing to work with anyone. For questions call 870-3039303.

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SEE NEXT WEEK’S AD FOR DETAILS 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

The StyLynn Salon

INMAN DENTAL CLINIC Thomas G. Inman DDS IDC

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

Lynn Mack

501-239-0258 Call for an appointment

115 Hwy 70 East, Hazen, Arkansas

Help Wanted

Free Ads for Free Stuff Positions available for 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

ALL SHIFTS:

CNA’s Nurses Dietary Housekeeping APPLY IN PERSON

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

Page 8 - The Grand Prairie Herald - Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Junior/Senior Prom held on April 22 at Hazen Community Center, themed â&#x20AC;&#x153;Under the Big Topâ&#x20AC;?, Halijan and Harper crowned

2016 Senior Class

Junior Class

Dara Halijan and Samuel Harper, Prom Queen and King

Prairie County 4-H H O-R Rama held April 16 at PC Fairgrounds

By Shea Wilson County Extension Agent-Family & Consumer Sciences/4-H The Prairie County 4-H O-Rama was held Saturday, April 16 at the fairgrounds in Hazen.

The County 4-H O-Rama is the annual competitive event that is held so 4Hers can show off what they have learned in their 4-H project work.

Brent Griffin, County Extension Agent-Staff Chair, Amy Carroll,

County Extension AgentAgriculture along with volunteer Paul Osborne conducted the outdoor activities: Bicycle, Bait casting, and BB Shooting.

Indoor competitions were conducted by Shea Wilson, County Extension AgentFamily & Consumer Sciences/4-H. Indoor activities included Illustrated Talks, Method Demonstrations, Fashion Revue, and Performing Arts. Winners in each category are as follows: BAITCASTING Junior Division: 1st Place - Jenna Holland and 2nd Place - Adysen Johnston.

Senior Division: 1st Place - Jeremiah Williams and 2nd Place - Isaiah Williams.

BB SHOOT Junior Division: 1st Place - Jenna Holland.

Senior Division: 1st Place - Ketrina Wallace and 2nd Place tie - Isaiah Williams and Jeremiah Williams.

BICYCLE Junior Division: 1st

Place - Adysen Johnston and 2nd Place - Jenna Holland.

Senior Division: 1st Place - Jeremiah Williams and 2nd Place - Isaiah Williams.

METHOD DEMONSTRATIONS AND ILLUSTRATED TALKS 1st Place winners in the Senior Division: Safety Ketrina Wallace, Health Isaiah Williams, Human Development - Sara Beth Toll, and Consumer Economics - Aleigha Smith.

FASHION REVUE Senior Division: 1st Place - Angela Hoover.

Performing Arts Vocal Senior Division: 1st Place - Angela Hoover.

PERFORMING ARTS INSTRUMENTAL Junior Division: 1st place - Shayleigh Smith.

First place junior and senior winners have the opportunity to compete in their event at the District 4-H O-Rama Thursday, June 16 in Forrest City.

Cloverbud members (ages 5-8) who earned a special

READY. SET. GLOW 5K

STEAMBOAT DAYS WEEKEND Saturday, June 4th @ 9p.m.

(Before Fireworks at 10:30 p.m.)

Shirt pick-up & line up at 8:30 p.m.

Register at Iron Clinic, LLC 301 Main Street Des Arc, AR 72040 or Call (870) 256-5899 to register over the phone

Registration for shirts ends May 7th $10 Race/$20 Race + Shirt Sponsored by Iron Clinic, LLC Police & Fire Truck Escort to light up the night.

Bring your glow sticks to be your own light in the dark.

ribbon for their participation in County O-Rama events included: Will Spratt, Jolie Spratt,

Mackenzie White, Kaylee McDonald, Mollee McDonald, Talyn Johnston, and Adysen

Johnston. Thanks to the parents and club leaders who assisted with the day's events and to Mitzi Osborne and Cara Whiting for judging this year's contest.

4-H is the youth development program of the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service. For more information, contact the Prairie County Extension Service at 870-998-2614 or "like" us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/prairicoarkansas4h. You can also email smwilson@uaex.edu. Photo courtesy of Shea Wilson