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Hazen/DeValls Bluff, Prairie County, Arkansas

Jr. High Quizbowl team plays in tourney Hazen’s Junior High Quizbowl Team played in the district Quizbowl tournament held on Saturday, February 4.

The tournament was hosted by the White County Central School District.

In addition to the Hazen Junior High team, the schools participating in the tournament included Midland, Conway Christian, Clarendon, East Point

Thursday February 16 6:00 p.m.

GFWC Elsie McCain Club Murry’s Restaurant Hazen HHS Parent/Teacher Conference 3:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Saturday February 18 District 10, OES Proficiency School McRae Masonic Hall 9:30 a.m.

Food Bank, DeValls Bluff gym, 8-noon.

HHS Student Council selling athletic t-s shirts The Hazen Student Council is partnering with the Hazen Booster Club to purchase a new football tunnel for the upcoming season. Proceeds from the t-shirts will go to funding the purchase.

The new t-shirts feature an H logo on the front of the shirt with the words “Hornet Family” in the H. The back of the shirt holds the hornet mascot surrounded by the name of each athletic team.

The shirts come in both short and long sleeves. The price for each shirt is $15.00. Youth sizes (small-large) are also availble.

The t-shirts are now available for purchase at the high school.

Tuesday February 21 PC Retired Teachers Meeting Des Arc Methodist Church Fellowship Hall 1:00 p.m.

MG. Workshop, Rose Pruning Lonoke Extension Office 9:00 a.m.

Friday February 24 Hazen Methodist Men’s Annual Shrimp Supper Hazen Methodist Church 4:30 p.m.- 7:30p.m.

Friday February 24 AA Meeting DeValls Bluff City Hall 7:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.

Monday February 27 Red Cross Blood Drive Methodist Church Fellowship Hall 2:00pm-7:00pm Community events brought to you by Hazen Chamber of Commerce and the

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

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Three former Hazen High School graduates have completed the requirements for graduation from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and were bestowed their degrees in the fall 2016 graduation ceremonies.

Rachel Chaney, the daughter of Hank and Regina Chaney received her Master of Science degree with a major in Human Environmental Sciences from the Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food, and Life Sciences.

Joshua Johnson, the son of Joe and Tanya

PAT meeting held Feb. 8th

by Amy Carroll

A pesticide applicator training was held at the Prairie County Fairground’s on February 8, 2017. The final PAT for 2017 to be conducted in Prairie County will be on March 8, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. at

the Prairie County Fairground building near Hazen. To certify, you must be on time and there for the entire training. For questions please contact our office at 870-998-2614.

The University of Arkansas System

Division of Agriculture is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action institution.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate or need

materials in another format, please contact your Prairie County

Extension Office as soon as possible. Dial 711 for Arkansas Relay.

HHS to host St. Jude Math-a a-T Thon Hazen School, grades 912, will be sponsoring a St. Jude Math-A-Thon Event to raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital This event is sponsored

by Hazen High School and will be held Feb. 1322. This will be the 15th year for this HHS fundraiser. The students have raised $44,204.24 in the last 14 years.

The Math-A-Thon helps raise funds for the world’s premier pediatric cancer research center.

These funds will help St. Jude in its ongoing fight against childhood catastrophic diseases.

St. Jude has been ranked the #1 pediatric oncology hospital in the world by Parents Magazine.

“Our goal in holding this event is to help find cures for cancer and other life threatening diseases thru more research with funds that are raised from this very worthy project,” said Mrs. Tenison, coordinator for

the high school event.

Most teachers have offered great incentives to the students who at least raise $35 in donations.

Mrs. Tenison added, “We really appreciate all of the help and encouragement of the faculty and staff for their support of the fundraiser. T h e y know the importance of a good heart as well as a great mind.”

If you are interested in making a donation, please see any student in Hazen High School. If you are afraid the student may lose the money, you may bring it to the high school office sealed in an envelope with St. Jude Math-A-Thon written on it along with the student’s name you wish to sponsor, and the office will get it to Mrs. Tenison.

Please give generously when a student comes and asks you to sponsor them.

You may also donate online at www.mathathon.org.

Thank you.

Central, White County Central, and Quitman.

Conway Christian won the tournament. The top three teams will continue on to the Junior High state finals.

Austyn Booth was the Hazen team’s scorekeeper, and Carol Rogers was the team’s judge.

The Senior High Quizbowl team will host the Senior High Quizbowl tournament

on March 11 at Hazen.

Former HHS grads earn degrees from UA Fayetteville

The Hazen Junior High Quizbowl team members are: (standing L-R) Jocelyn Romero-Dawson, Gabriel Johnson, Yonathon Romero Dawson, Kelsea Kinard and (seated L-R) Brittany McLernon, Kaylyn Cannon, Gunnar Lott, Brayden Lindsey, and Mason D’Angelo.

Tuesday February 21 6:00 p.m.

PC Master Gardeners BancorpSouth Hazen

Thursday February 23 Commodities at Hazen First Methodist Church 10:30am-12:30 pm

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Johnson received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences.

Carmen Weddle, daughter of Brent and Cindy Weddle, received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree with a major in Nursing from the College of Education and Health Professions.

Students earn honors Two former Hazen High School graduates earned honors during the 2016 fall semester at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville.

Pierce Caviness, son of Brad and Lori Caviness, has been named to the Chancellor’s List for the fall 2016 semester after earning 4.0 grade point average. Pierce is a senior History major in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences Samuel Harper, son of Tim and Michelle Harper, was named to the University of Arkansas Dean’s List during the fall 2016 semester.

The Dean’s List indicates students who have earned a grade point average between 3.75 and 4.0.

Samuel is a freshman Political Science major in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences.

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Obituaries Kenneth Mills Kenneth Dale Mills, 69 of Hazen, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2017. He was a Navy veteran and a truck driver.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Manley and Nora Mills; sisters, Virginia Young and Georgia Crane and two brothers, Don and Lynn Mills.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley Kee Mills of Hazen; one sister, Lee Stevenson of Imperial, Missouri; children, Christie (Daniel) Rose of Weatherford, Texas, Michael (Shelley) Mills of Hazen and Jason (Erin) Ritchie of Norfolk, Virginia; Grandchildren, Kierra (Sean) and Katherine of Weatherford, Texas, Mikie, Luke, and Matthew of Hazen, Alley, Skylar, Ezri, Zadie of Norfolk, Virginia and Miriah Sides of Saint Genevive, Missouri; greatgrandchildren, William, Preston, Paizlie of Weatherford, Texas.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M., Monday, February 13, at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, February 14 at the Westbrook Funeral Home Chapel in Hazen.

The family requests memorials be made to the Center Point Cemetery.

Christy Anderson S t a f f Sergeant Christy M a r i e Anderson, 44 of Hazen, d i e d Monday, February 6, 2017 in Killeen, Texas. She was a graduate of Hazen High School and served 10 years with the United States Army.

Christy is survived by her mother, Janet Swindle of Hazen; daughter, Megan Anderson of Hazen and her grandfather, Otto Swindle of Carlisle. She was preceded in death by her father, James Swindle; her grandmother, Cathryn Swindle and numerous other relatives.

Visitation will be held Friday February 17, 2017 from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. at the Hazen National Guard Armory prior to the service at 2:00 P.M. at the Armory.

Burial with full military honors will be at Peppers Lake Cemetery South of De Valls Bluff.

Arrangements are by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen.

Legal Notices LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PRAIRIE COUNTY, ARKANSAS PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF THOMAS AZAL MARTIN, JR., DECEASED 59SPR-2017-1 Last Known Address: 2107 Highway 11 N., Hazen, AR 72064 Date of Death: November 5, 2016 The undersigned was named Administrator of

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the estate of the abovenamed decedent on January 18, 2017.

All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate.

This notice first Published the 4th day of February, 2017.

Charles Greenwalt, Administrator P.O. Box 703 Carlisle, AR. 72024 Stuart Law Firm, P.A. Attorney for Estate P.O. Box 206 Lonoke, AR. 72086

Tips to get in shape and stay in shape Great Tips to Get in Shape and Stay in Shape (StatePoint) Losing weight and living a healthier lifestyle top millions of people’s list of goals. Unfortunately, it’s a lot easier to set a goal than it is to actually achieve it, so it’s important to have a game plan if you want to see results. Here are some sustainable tips to help you lose weight and feel great!

Set Goals Mindfully Setting a goal to “lose weight” sounds great, but it is pretty vague.

It’s hard to achieve a goal without a specific plan or focus. Remember to think about your health beyond just the number on the scale.

Whether it’s deciding to train for a 5k race or choosing to reduce your sugar intake by half, getting specific and setting realistic goals helps you get a clear sense as to whether you were successful.

Get Hydrated One simple way to cut back calories and sugar is to make water your drink of choice.

Eliminate high-calorie beverages like juice and soda from your diet. Get started by setting a simple goal of drinking at least five 12-ounce glasses of water a day.

Sustainable Meal Planning A sustainable diet is not about deprivation, it’s about eating nutritious, enjoyable meals.

For example, a Mediterranean diet, which focuses on fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean meats and healthy fats like olive oil; often offers better nutrition, better flavors and better results than a fad diet.

In fact, people who followed a Mediterranean diet lost 52 percent more weight than those with a standard low-fat diet says a study published in a peer reviewed journal. Over a period of two

The plan includes a thermogenic fat-burning supplement taken in the morning, a protein-rich shake for lunch, and an evening fiber drink to help control dinner portions. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.

According to Modere, this product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

The plan also requires you to make key changes that support health and weight management by letting you pick three of the five healthy lifestyle behavior options such as committing to walking 7,500 steps a day, cutting out fried foods and sugary drinks, or avoiding refined flour and white rice. To learn more about how M3 can help you, visit www.TakeM3.com.

Make now the time you set a goal and stick with it!

Hazen School Menu

Hazen Cemetery Donations

FEBRUARY 20- 24, 2017

Elementary students do not have the sandwich line option. **Menus are subject to change without notice** Hot Line Monday

Hazen Cemetery Joan Rogers By: Ronnie & Donations In Memory of : Kathy Simmons Archie and Bruce By: Billy and Nona Gail Booth Prine Annette Meadows By: Dwight & Rita In Memory Of: Isbell Jimmy Livesay In Memory of: By: Sue Livesay Loved Ones By: Ruby Harper In Memory of: Louise Hamric By: Charles &

Donations are greatly appreciated and may be mailed to: Hazen Cemetery P.O. Box 92 Hazen, Ar. 72064

Just a Pinch Recipes Shut the Front Door Sausage and Chicken Jambalya

by Sue Weaver Ingredients 3 Tbsp vegetable oil 3 cups chopped onions (1 very large or 2 med) 1red bell pepper (diced) 1 green bell pepper (diced) 1 cup celery stalks (diced) whatever size you like 3 tsp salt 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp ground pepper 3 c upsbrown rice (uncooked) 6 cups liquid (i use a combo of 2 c water, 2 c. chicken stock, 1 can fire roasted tomatoes plus some broth from chicken (or you can use 6 cups water, or any combination that = 6 cups ) 1 lb andouille sausage cut into 1/4 inch slices and then cut again. andouille is a little spicier than regular sausage, it's cajun. other options include: chorizo (mexican) or a kielbasa type sausage or turkey sausage. not like summer sausage.

3 - 4 cup or about 1.5 pounds of your choice of chicken meat (1 inch cubes) 1 bunch green onions chopped 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional) 1 can(s) 14.5 oz diced

years, the Mediterranean diet group lost 9.7 pounds while the low fat diet group only lost 6.3 pounds.

Make Exercise Fun Exercise is critical for a healthy body and mind.

Whether it’s taking the dog out for a daily walk, signing up for a dance class or committing to hitting the gym three to four times a week, find a workout routine you love and can commit to so you don’t think of movement and exercise as a chore.

Seek Support Even a well-balanced diet combined with exercise can use extra support. One great program that works in conjunction with a Mediterranean diet is the M3 system by Modere, an innovative weight management system combining credible products with real food and flexible lifestyle behaviors to help users detox.

fire roasted tomatoes with liquid 1)Prep the meats. Cut sausage into 1/4" slices and then into fourths.

Chicken should be cut into 1/2 to 1 inch pieces.

If you have time and would like to slow-cook the chicken on the bone for more flavor prior to incorporating it into the jambalaya, please see step 6.

2) Dice Onion, Dice peppers, Dice celery Heat the oil in a LARGE cast-iron Dutch oven or heavy chili type pot over MEDIUM heat.

Add the onions, peppers and celery to the oil.

Add 2 tsp of the salt and 1 tsp of the cayenne pepper. Stirring often, brown the vegetables for 15-20 minutes or until caramelized and a dark brown in color. Scrape the bottom and sides of the pot to loosen any browned particles.

3) Add the sausage and cook for about 10 minutes or so. Continue to scrape the bottom and sides to pick up the brown bits. If the pan gets super dry and everything begins to stick, add another Tbsp of oil.

Season the chicken with the remaining 1 tsp of salt and remaining 1/4 tsp cayenne. Add the chicken and the bay

leaves to the pot. If your chicken is mostly cooked already (before putting it into the pot) then this next step will only be a blending step. If the chicken is raw, add to the veggie sausage mixture and cook on medium for 8 - 10 minutes.

(Step 6 outlines an optional cooking method for the chicken) 4)Add the 3 Cups of brown (uncooked)rice.

Blend the rice into the mixture until coated with all of the great ingredients. (and evenly coated) Add the 6 cups of liquid. (all water, or a combination of water, stock, broth, etc...) Remember, you can count the liquid in the can of tomatoes as part of your 6 cups. Add tomatoes at this time as well.

Cover and cook on medium heat for 30 to 35 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and let stand covered for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the bay leaves and stir in the green onions and parsley.

5) Serve with some nice french bread or rolls. Hot sauce should be on hand for those who like things spicier.

If the dish is too spicy for you, cut back on the Cayenne pepper, or adjust upward if you like it spicier.

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Grand Prairie Quilt Society 5 tips for heart health month holds monthly meeting The Grand Prairie Quilt Society met February 8, 2017 at the Stuttgart Public Library with nine members present. Glenda opened the meeting with the thought for the day..."You know you are a quilter if...you plan your next 5 quilts and have 2 yet unfinished."

Marsha presented Glenda with a braided ribbon lanyard and scissors in recognition and appreciation of Glenda's many years of leading the group. And we wish her to continue as she

does it so well.

Shelley, Maeola and Marsha reported on the Stitching Circle held on Jan 28 at the Plantation Museum in which they made the ribbon lanyards. Everyone had a lot of fun. This month on February 25, Debbie will give the demo on making a microwave bowl. All are invited to attend.

Glenda delivered a total of 63 pillowcases to Arkansas Childrens Hospital last week. She thanked the members for all of their hard work. She read a thank you letter from Arkansas Children's Hospital..."On behalf of our patients at A r k a n s a s Children's, thank you for your kind donation. We appreciate the sharing of your time and talent in the hand-created items you made.

Your commitment and dedication to

Arkansas Children's Hospital makes a difference in our patient's lives...Once a g a i n , thank you.

You have brightened a patient's stay at Arkansas Children's Hospital."

Show and Share: Marsha showed the John Deere play quilt she made for Karrington.

Maeola had several crocheted scarves and her green ribbon lanyard.

Sherrye showed a cute fabric animal book and a lovely pillowcase.

Betty demonstrated the Disappearing Ninepatch block.

Ann also showed the Disappearing Four-patch block.

Shelley showed her blue ribbon lanyard and a new quilt notebook.

Glenda wowed every-

one with her new scrappy quilt blocks. She also gave a hint of coordinating your block colors by using color quadrants.

She also had a couple of baby quilts for the Hope program for crisis pregnancies.

The March 8th meeting will be a Sit 'n Sew at the library from 9-4.

If you would like to make a ribbon lanyard, bring a 10 yd. roll of 1/4" satin ribbon.

Bring your lunch and join us.

Three ways to save on prescriptions If you signed up for a new Medicare plan during Open Enrollment, it’s important to understand how your prescription drug costs may be affected.

Unfortunately, almost one-in-five Medicare beneficiaries don’t have a good understanding of their plan, and a good portion have some misconceptions about copays, according to a recent survey by Walgreens.

Here are three easy steps to help you make the most of your benefits and find potential costsavings for your prescription medications under your Part D coverage.

When possible, consid-

er using a less expensive prescription drug brand or generic. These alternatives typically carry the same formulas at a reduced cost, saving patients substantially over time.

Verify whether your plan has preferred pharmacies -- which are pharmacies that have an agreement with a Part D plan to charge less than a standard network pharmacy. For example, Walgreens, which is a preferred pharmacy for many of the nation’s top plans, can help lower the cost of your copays, even to $0 in the case of Tier 1 generics on certain plans.“Depending on the design of your plan, cov-

erage, and prescription drugs, you can pay higher copays at one pharmacy in comparison to another if your pharmacy is not in your plan’s preferred network! So, choosing the right pharmacy is definitely important,” says Mariah Moon, the blogger behind “The Simple Parent,” who recently wrote about helping her mother research her options for lowering her drug costs as part of the # Pa r t DAt Wa l g r e e n s campaign.

“My pharmacist told me that many physicians are willing to write 90-day prescriptions for many of the medications that seniors are often prescribed.

Legal Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PRAIRIE COUNTY, ARKANSAS CIVIL DIVISION N AT I O N S TA R MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A- PLAINTIFF VS. No. 59NCV-1656 SHIRLEY CUNNINGHAM; AND THE ESTATE OF SHIRLEY CUNNINGHAMDEFENDANTS WARNING ORDER TO THE DEFENDANTS: SHIRLEY CUNNINGHAM and THE ESTATE OF SHIRLEY CUNNINGHAM On December 1, 2016, a complaint was filed against you by NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY in the Circuit Court of Prairie County, Arkansas for the purpose of foreclosing on real property in the principal amount of $50,112.11, together with

accrued interest, attorney’s fees, cost and late charges, if any. The above-mentioned real property is described as follows: The land referred to herein is situated in the County of Prairie, State of Arkansas, and is described as follows: Four acres in the Northeast corner, bounded on the East by the property of G.H. Carmack and on the North by Hickory Plains Highway, of a piece of property described as follows: Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter in section eleven, in Township four North, Six West, containing four acres more or less.

The property is more commonly known 2459 Hwy 38 West, Des Arc, AR. 72040 You are hereby warned to appear and defend by filing an answer or other

responsive pleading with the Court within thirty (30) days from the date of the first publication of this Warning Order.

Your failure to file a written answer within thirty (30) days may result in a default judgement being entered against you for the relief sought in the complaint.

WITNESS my hand and seal as Clerk of the Circuit Court of Prairie County, Arkansas on this 17th day of January, 2017 Prairie County Circuit Clerk By: Rhonda Cheshier Deputy Clerk Respectfully Submitted, M AC K I E W O L F ZIENTZ & MANN, P.C. 124 W, Capitol Avenue, Suite 1560 Little Rock, AR. 72201 (501) 218-8111 By Brien Saputo (2011255) Attorneys for Plaintiff

Legal Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PRAIRIE COUNTY, ARKANSAS SOUTHERN DIST R I C T - P R O B AT E DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DOLPHIE HAROLD RICKS, DECEASED NO.59S PR-17-5 Last known Address: Springbrook Health & Rehab 92 South Maple Street Hazen, AR 72064 Date of Death October 24, 2015 An instrument dated February 5, 2007 was on the 8th day of February, 2017 admitted to probate

as the last will of the above named decedent and the undersigned has been appointed Successor Executrix thereunder.

Contest of the probate of the will can be effected only by filing a petition with in the time provided by law.

All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate.

This notice first pub-

lished the 15th day of February, 2017.

LINDA PERRY S U C C E S S O R EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF DOLPHIE HAROLD RICKS, DECEASED JERRY KELLY KELLY LAW FIRM, P.A. Attorney for the Estate of Dolphie Harold Ricks, Deceased P.O. Box 390 Highway 70 East Carlisle, Arkansas 72024-0390 (870)552-7513 Arkansas Bar No. 84085

This not only saves time by requiring fewer trips to the pharmacy, but also may save copay costs,” says Shelley Webb, a registered nurse and founder of “The I n t e n t i o n a l Caregiver,”who cared for her father in her home for four years and was recently sponsored by Walgreens to share tips about.

If you didn’t review your plan before renewing, it’s not too late to become a savvy consumer and learn more. Doing so can help you save money.

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Heart disease and stroke cause one in three deaths among women each year, killing approximately one woman every 80 seconds.

While there are many risk factors involved that are beyond one’s control, a healthy lifestyle can make a big difference.

February is American Heart Month and a great opportunity to adopt healthy habits that can reduce your risk for illness.

Here are five to consider.

• Move about: Exercise doesn’t have to be daunting! Aim for 10-minute sessions, three times daily.

Movement sets your metabolism in motion, so make sure it’s a consistent part of your life.

• Get sleep: Sleeping fewer than seven hours a night can make you gain weight and have more trouble taking it off, according to Columbia University research.

Another study found that people who get enough sleep have a five percent higher metabolism than people who don’t. That means more calories burned while you’re sleeping! Doesn’t get much easier than that.

• Eat small and well: “Studies have found that losing five to 10 percent of your body weight can lower the risk of a heart attack,” says Dawn Zier, CEO of Nutrisystem and the 2017 Go Red for Women Campaign Chair in Philadelphia, a movement to help end heart disease and stroke in women.

Research suggests that eating smaller, balanced meals throughout the day promotes greater weight loss and maintenance, and can also be good for your

heart. Schedule meals every two to three hours, six times a day. Programs designed to help you eat healthy portions can mean seeing quick results. For example, Nutrisystem Lean13 is a new program designed to help you lose up to 13 pounds and seven inches in the first month.

For more information visit nutrisystem.com.

• Rise, shine, drink water. You’ll burn more calories all day: A German study found that drinking 48 ounces (about six cups) of cold water increased calorie burn at rest by up to 50 calories per day. This alone could melt a pound in a little more than two months. And drinking it before meals could give you an added bonus, as a Virginia Tech study found that dieters who drank two, eight-ounce glasses of water before meals for 12 weeks lost 36 percent more weight than those who didn’t down the water.

• Put your phone away: Checking your email in the morning will just stress you out. Many productivity experts recommend waiting at least an hour once you get to work before checking your inbox, so you can tackle your most important priorities calmly without getting distracted.

This American Heart Month, take steps to improve your health and reduce your risk for serious illness.

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Resources to help you stick to your goals Making goals and achieving them is difficult without direction or the advice of experts.

Luckily, there are plenty of great resources to help, no matter what you are trying to accomplish.

Clean Eating From quinoa and chia seeds to spinach and pomegranate, “Super Clean Super Foods” is a colorfully illustrated, comprehensive guide that shows readers how to incorporate unfamiliar ingredients into everyday dishes. The book explores the incredible health properties of each super food and includes tips on how to maximize its health benefits, allowing readers to work toward specific goals.

For instance, you can create a food plan to boost energy, have a healthier pregnancy, limit jetlag, reduce aging, and more.

Achieve More Whether you are seeking improvement in your career, relationships, or in your overall performance, “Success: The Psychology of Achievement,” can help equip you with the tools you need to drive yourself toward success using proven psychological strategies and expert advice. From positive thinking to work-life balance to learning how to say “no,” the lessons in this dynamic infographic

guide, authored by an organizational psychologist, are tailored to your personal situation through questionnaires and self-analysis exercises.

Smart Meals Bowls are a delicious way to lose weight and eat healthy, but they can also be laden with hidden calories. Inspired by the very latest bowl food trend, “100 Weight Loss Bowls,” features colorcoded recipes engineered to come in at under 400, 500, or 600 calories, allowing you to easily build a nutritious meal plan that meets your daily target for gradual and sustained weight loss.

Workout Buddy The first full-color fitness book that teaches

you how to actively engage a partner in your workout routine, “Partner Workouts” features bodyweight exercises, yoga positions, cardio and more. Three long-term, comprehensive exercise programs provide regimens so you and your partner can motivate each other to achieve your fitness goals over a period of time. From choosing your partner and setting your goals to tracking your progress and nutrition, this guide doesn't require a gym membership or expensive fitness equipment.

Start your goals off on the right foot. Relying on books, tools and other resources can help you succeed.

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State Capitol Week in Review From Senator Jonathan Dismang The Senate passed two bills to streamline state agencies and make them more efficient. Other bills are in the pipeline.

Senate Bill 256 transfers the relatively small Arkansas Energy Office to the larger Department of Environmental Quality. The legislature created the Energy Office in 1981, a period when the country was recovering from oil shortages and long lines at gas stations.

Its mission is to help people make their homes and offices more energy efficient, and helps agencies and schools get grants to pay for new equipment.

Senate Bill 257 transfers the Office of Health Information Technology to the Health Department.

Since 2009 the smaller agency has helped medical professionals store and transmit health records electronically. The goal is for physicians, hospitals, clinics and pharmacies and all other providers to have access to a patient’s records as quickly and easily as possible.

In other news, the governor signed Act 148 to fundamentally change how colleges and universities get state aid.

Instead of basing their funding on enrollment, Act 148 will apply a formula based on the number of students who grad-

uate or earn a certificate that helps them get a job.

A provision in Act 148 limits the amount an institution’s funding can decrease to no more than two percent from one fiscal year to the next.

The governor signed Act 141, which will exempt all military retirement benefits from state income taxes starting in tax year 2018. Under current law only the first $6,000 in military retirement is exempt.

The act will benefit about 29,000 Arkansas veterans who served in the military long enough to earn retirement benefits. Each year, the act will reduce their state income taxes by an average of $462 each.

Act 131 extends the length of time that military members have to renew their drivers’ licenses after their discharge. Under current law their license stays valid for 30 days after their discharge, if they are serving out of the state and the license expires while they’re still serving. Act 131 extends to 60 days the period during which their driver’s license remains valid.

In each of its regular sessions the legislature may refer to voters up to three proposed constitutional amendments. The deadline for submitting

proposed a m e n d ments has passed and 35 possible amendments were filed by lawmakers. The narrowing of that list to three will be the focus of the Senate and House State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committees.

The measures we place on the ballot will be decided by voters in a statewide election in the general election of November, 2018.

A major bill that is still being worked on is Senate Bill 136, a 46-page bill to modernize parole policies and criminal sentencing. It sets up additional training for police and correction officers in how to handle offenders going through mental health crises. It sets up a monitoring program so that law enforcement can keep track of the number of inmates with mental health problems.

SB 136, which is in the Senate Judiciary Committee, reiterates sentencing guidelines and requires a judge to provide a written reason for departing from those guidelines.

The bill sets limits on how long parole violators can be kept in prison, if the violation was technical or non-violent.

Order of the Eastern Star holds meeting

By Chris Weems District 10”s official visit of Mrs. Marilyn Whorton, WGM, with “Chuck” Goodrich WGP, sharing honors at Jacksonville Chapter #520, Saturday, February 11, 2017.

Approximately 100 persons attended the honor event that began with lunch. Michala Hendrix, WM, at McRae #412, served first for the informal welcome opening.

Gwen Pluskett, DGL of District 10, gave the lineup for lunch. Carroll Barron, Jacksonville,

gave the invocation.

After lunch, the group gathered in the Chapter room and Patty Robins, also Grand Adah thus year, gave the welcome.

Barbara Brooks, Cabot Chapter gave the program, and the response was given by Dianna Baxley, Grand Warder from McRae. The secretaries of the chapters presented the gifts to the WGM and WGP. Mary presided for the ritualistic opening. Her officers filed the stations.

One Star Point officer

The Worthy matrons of District 10 who served at the official visit of the Worthy Grand Matron and Patron of Arkansas Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, February 11, at Jacksonville Masonic Lodge are: (from the left) Mary Rogers, Jacksonville Chapter #520, Patty Robins, Cabot #508, Marilyn Whorton, Worthy Grand Matron, Jo Jones, Beebe #248, “Chuck” Goodrich, Worthy Grand Patron, Michala Hendrix, McRae, and Marsha, Hazen.

from each chapter filled a station so each chapter took part in the opening ceremony.

Beebe worthy matron, Jo presided for the introductions when 100 members were introduced and given proper recognition.

Marsha, Hazen’s WM, and her offers presided for the announcements and floral offering part. She also presented the WGP to give his remarks and the WGM to give her address.

Patty and the Cabot officers presided for the closing ceremony.

On Wednesday of next week, the House Constitutional Issues Subcommittee will begin hearing proposed amendments to our state’s constitution.

Our state constitution was written in 1874. But a government’s needs can change over time.

Arkansans have responded by approving 98 amendments.

In Arkansas, there are two ways to put an amendment before the voters. First, an individual or group can have the language of a ballot measure approved by the Attorney General and then collect the needed number of signatures.

The second way amendments are put forth is by the General Assembly.

Article 19 of the Arkansas constitution allows either house of the

General Assembly to propose constitutional amendments.

Just this week, we approved a measure to change the way we select which amendments will be put forward.

SCR2 specifies that the House will select one amendment and the Senate will select one amendment. It allows for a third amendment to be put forward only if 2/3 of both chambers agree.

Previously, the State Agencies committees from both chambers would meet jointly to vote on proposed amendments and could refer up to three during a regular session.

Although amendments will still have to be approved by both chambers before heading to the ballot, this will allow each chamber to deter-

mine its own priority.

The deadline to file proposed amendments was on February 8. Twentytwo proposed amendments have been filed in the House. Fourteen proposed amendments have been filed in the Senate.

Proposed amendments are filed as Joint Resolutions. Those from the House will be numbered as HJR (House Joint Resolution) and the Senate as SJR (Senate Joint Resolution).

The amendments we put forward in this session will appear on the ballot in November of 2018.

The issues for the proposed amendments vary greatly. We have posted a link to the resolutions on our website www.arkansashouse.org.

Applications now being accepted for AgDiscovery Applications are now being accepted for AgDiscovery, aresidential career and science exploration program for teens.

March 1 is the application deadline, said Willie Columbus, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) AgDiscovery program coordinator.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and UAPB have teamed up to host AgDiscovery June 10-23 on the UAPB campus.

AgDiscovery is designed to help students ages 14-17 explore careers in animal science, veterinary medicine, agribusiness, plant pathology, aquaculture and agriculture. Students live two weeks on the campus of their host university and learn from APHIS professionals and university professors including practicing entomologists, plant pathologists, wildlife biologists and veterinarians.

Students participate in

hands-on labs, workshops and field trips as well as team building activities and diversity workshops.

Students pay only the cost of transportation to and from UAPB. Room and board and supplies are covered by APHIS. Students must submit an application packet postmarked by March 1 to USDA-APHIS AgDiscovery Program, ATTN: Tammy Lowry, Office of Civil Rights, Diversity, and Inclusion, 4700 River Road, Unit 92, Suite 6C-04, Riverdale, MD 20737-1234.

“Applications and letters of reference should no longer be mailed separately, as in years passed, said Columbus. Now applications must be mailed in one large envelope containing the application form, essay and three sealed letters of reference.”

Enrollment in AgDiscovery is limited.

Students accepted will be notified the week of May 8.

Although students submit their application packets directly to APHIS, they can select their host university. “It is important that applicants follow directions carefully as APHIS will discard incomplete applications,” said Columbus.

A complete list of host universities, brochures, information and application forms are available on the web at www.aphis.usda.gov/agdis covery. Or, students may contact Columbus at (870) 575-7252 or email columbusw@uapb.edu.

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HHS and HES receive new 3D technology from state On January 5, 2017, Governor Asa Hutchinson announced the details of an agreement with Facebook, Inc. to launch the company’s Techstart program in Arkansas high schools. Both Hazen High School and Hazen Elementary School received the kits which are valued at approximately $2000.

This Facebook Computer Science

Education program will give Hazen students the opportunity to learn about careers in technology, connect with engineering professionals, participate in coding and other technology-minded workshops and gain exposure to virtual reality using the Facebook- provided Oculus VR kits.

The Arkansas & Facebook Techstart Partnership is a first-of-

its-kind partnership with the social media giant.

Under the agreement, Facebook has donated 500 Virtual Reality (VR) classroom kits, including computers, cameras and the Oculus Rift equipment necessary to administer the Techstart program.

Techstart is a program developed by Facebook, Inc. that aims to give students access to high qual-

Middle School History teacher Richard Hutson trying out the new virtual reality goggles at the Oculus Rift training held at the Wilbur Mills Co-Op in Beebe on February 8.

ity computer science and virtual reality education in order to generate interest in computer science careers and provide instruction for students.

Techstart uses a combination of virtual reality instruction, curriculum support and professional development for educators, access to computer science events and connections to engineering mentors to provide a powerful tool for students.

Governor Hutchinson issued the following statement about the partnership, “Arkansas continues to lead the nation in computer science education and this partnership with Facebook’s Techstart program will make us even stronger in that regard.

Facebook’s generous donation will both excite and empower Arkansas students to sharpen their computer science skills and to explore STEM careers. Students who utilize this incredible platform will be positioned to succeed in our increasingly technology driven econ-

omy.”

According to the agreement, donated 500 VR kits to the state that will be distributed to approximately 250 schools, educational co-ops and STEM education centers. These donations will primarily target high schools that contain a high percentage of low-income students.

Under the agreement, distribution and facilitation of these resources would be administered through the Arkansas Department of Education Computer Science Division and the Arkansas Public Resource Center.

Erin Egan, Facebook’s Vice President of U.S. Public Policy, stated,

“Facebook aims to inspire the next generation to be involved in and excited about computer science.

With 500,000 open computing jobs in this country and just 50,000 computer science graduates every year, the opportunity is clear.

Given Governor Hutchinson’s commitment to computer science education and establishing coding opportunities to Arkansas classrooms, bringing Techstart to the Natural State just made sense. We are thrilled to launch this first-of-its-kind partnership and look forward to seeing all the exciting projects students here will build.”

Plant of the Week

Colorful Cacti and Succulents By: Gerald Klingaman, Retired Extension Horticulturist - Ornamentals Greenbriers were one of the first plants I learned to name. As a kid tromping through the creeks of our farm, I learned all about greenbriers and their unforgiving ways.

Intellectually I know that greenbriers (Smilax), in their many and varied forms, are interesting, but it is hard to forgive them for all the scratches they inflicted on me in my youth.

Smilax rotundifolia 10 4 5 Smilax is an ancient genus that consists of more than 250 species of tropical and warm-temperate vines that were long considered to be part of the lily family but are now separated into its own unique plant family.

North America has about 20 species with 11 found in Arkansas. Plants may be either woody or herbaceous, but it is the spiny, woody forms that most people think of when the name greenbrier is mentioned.

Usually solitary or only a few vines emerge from large storage roots

(crowns) or from wideranging rhizomes. The rhizomatous species tend to form tangled thickets of greenbrier stems that are almost impenetrable, except for small wildlife that often use them for shelter.

Stems of the sprawling vines, which are supported on surrounding vegetation by tendrils and their hooked thorns, remain green for several years. In the spring the still-succulent green shoot tips can be eaten, much like asparagus. Thorns may be absent, hooked or bristly and straight, depending on the species.

Of the woody types, the thick, vaguely heartshaped leaves may be either evergreen or deciduous. Leaves are alternate down the stems with the nodes widely spaced.

S. glauca has a dusty gray coating on the undersurface of the leaf.

S. bona-nox has mottled gray-maroon foliage that is quite beautiful in young leaves.

Greenbriers are dioecious with either male or

female flowers that are non-descript and appear during the height of tick season, so are seldom noticed. Berries are black, blue or red, depending on species. The berries are edible and favorites of many songbird species.

Each berry usually contains a large, single seed.

Smilax rhizomes and crowns were at one time used as a starchy gruel

by Native Americans.

Roots of one of the Caribbean species was used in the original making of sarsaparilla, the soft drink of choice before carbonated beverages.

During the Civil War, southern forces fermented the roots and made a bit of weak beer from it.

Today, several naturally occurring steroidal compounds have been identified from the plants.

Greenbriers are not considered proper ornamentals, but essentially thornless forms of S. smallii, Jackson Vine, and the red berried S. walteri are interesting evergreen forms that can be trained to walls, chain

Calvary Baptist Church hosts annual Valentines Day Banquet on Feb. 7

By Chris Weems Cindy and Woody Hill were elected Queen and King of the Valentines Party Tuesdy night February 7, at Calvary Church Fellowship Hall by their peers. About 40 person’s attended.

Connie Swaim served as Master of Ceremonies and Bro Christian Van Houten, pastor, gave the invocation After the meal, Adam Bowman gave a program on “Love, It’s How You See It.”. Then he was moderator for the “Newly Wed” game among some couples selected from the crowd. A winning couple was not determined because two couples, Vernon and Sonja Owens and Johnny and Tammy Jones were tied after each section. Henry and Gloria Sthrol were the other couple.

In the on-going contest of who collect most of the “hearts” when somene

said the word “Love”, , Evelyn Gentry won.

Members of the Ladies Fellowship prepared the meal. They were assisted

by Luke Van Houten and Kade Perry in serving the tables and cleaning up afterward. Adam gave the benediction.

link fences or even used as a short, linear hedge.

All greenbriers do best in moist, acidic bottomland sites with good soil. They will tolerate full sun but are usually associated with shady locations.

Jackson Vine (S. smallii) is the only species of climbing Smilax that seems to be sold, and that is not commonly offered

in retail nurseries.

Ridding a landscape of greenbrier sprouts is best done by cutting the plant to the ground and digging out the rhizomes or crowns. Even if that is done, diligence at keeping fast growing sprouts cut back will be required for several years until the random bits of the rootstock is depleted of its

reserves.

For more information about horticulture or to see other Plant of the Week columns, visit Extension’s Website, www.uaex.edu, or contact your county extension agent. The Cooperative Extension Service is part of the U of A Division of Agriculture.

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