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Community Events Calendar

Hazen/DeValls Bluff, Prairie County, Arkansas

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Three Seniors signed Letters of Intent to University of Arkansas at Monticello on February 3

Tuesday February 9

Quorum Court Meeting at 6:00 p.m. Annex Building Over 55 Valentine Banquet, Calvary Baptist Church at 6:30 p.m.

Thursday February 11

Required Election Poll Workers Training at AAM Building at 9:00 a.m.

PAT Training at Prairie County Fairgrounds at 9:00 a.m.

High School Parent Teacher Conference On Wednesday, February 3 at 12:00 p.m., family, friends and classmates of Hazen High School Seniors Donovan Gurley, Logan Penn and Khalid Mills witnessed and supported the Senior Football Players on National Signing Day in the Hazen Gymatorium.

Superintendent Nanette Belford welcomed all of the visitors and students to the National Signing Day Assembly and turned the mic over to Coach Joe Besancon. Besancon spoke

DeValls Bluff City Council Meeting at 6:00 p.m.

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

Friday - Saturday February 12 -13

Art of Marriage at DeValls Bluff Community Center

Friday February 12

Under 55 Valentine Banquet, Calvary Baptist Church at 6:30 p.m.

Saturday February 13

Movies at the Center featuring “Woodlawn” at 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Monday February 15 President’s Day

HAZEN SCHOOL NO SCHOOL DAY

Tuesday February 16

PC Retired Teachers Meeting at 1:00 p.m., Prairie County Museum, DeValls Bluff PC Master Gardeners, BancorpSouth, Hazen at 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday February 17

Friendship Luncheon at DVB United Methodists Church 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m

Thursday February 18

Required Election Poll Workers Training at DeValls Bluff City Hall at 9:00 a.m.

Free in Christ Substance Abuse Problems Meeting at 6:00 p.m. at DeValls Bluff Gym GFWC Elsie McCain Club Meeting at Murry’s Restaurant at 6:00 p.m.

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

Saturday - Sunday February 26 -27

Arkansas Flower & Garden Show, Little Rock Convention Center

Tuesday March 1

Presidential and Preferential Primary Election

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Coach Besancon watching Mills, Penn and Gurley signing their letters of intent to UAM.

Nanette Belford

for a few minutes on each of the players stats and current numbers in football. He also stated how proud he was of the Seniors and wished them the best of luck in their future.

Each of the Seniors thanked everyone that has supported them and helped them throughout their football careers at Hazen High School. They each signed their letters of intent to attend University of Arkansas at Monticello - UAM. The players have planned to attend UAM for schooling and athletics.

Pictured above with the Seniors were Malik Strong, Keenan Adkins, Becky Gurley, Florence Nance, Alice Dunlap, Stephanie Jones, Larenda Dunlap, La’Calon Berry, Cassandra Mills, Kyren Mills, Carl Mills, and Kalon Mills. Logan was also pictured holding a picture of his late dad, Avery Penn, his number one supporter.

Congratulations to each of Donovan, Khalid and Logan on your futures.

Walk Across Arkansas: Prairie County fitness challenge kicks off February 15

By Shea Wilson, CEA-FCS/4-H Youth Development Walk Across Arkansas (WAA), one of the largest public fitness initiatives in the state, will begin its spring 2016 edition on February 15 and run through April 10.

Walk Across Arkansas (WAA), conducted by the Cooperative Extension Service, is a physical activity program designed to increase Arkansan's

physical activity.

Participants make an eight-week commitment to intentionally exercise for at least 10 minutes per day. Although most WAA participants choose walking as their exercise, ANY activity counts - jumping rope, swimming, biking, etc. - as long as you exercise with intention for at least 10 minutes, and it raises your heart rate or makes your sweat.

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Museum Closed for Renovations Lower White River Museum State Park will be temporarily closed Tuesday, February 9 through Sunday, February 14 while new flooring is being installed.

Contact the park for updates: (870) 256-3711 or

lowerwhiterivermuseum@arkansas.com.

The 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.

Arkansans taking part in the program, Walk Across Arkansas has become a staple in many people's efforts to stick with their fitness resolutions," said LaVona Traywick, associate professor-gerontology, for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture."

Taking part in a WAA team is easy. Those interested in participating can begin by forming a team of at least 2 and as many as 10 people. Team members can be friends, coworkers, fellow church members, or even parents and their children. Once a team is formed, members should select a captain who will be responsible for collecting weekly exercise minutes from their team members, logging-in the minutes online (or reporting minutes to the County Extension Office), and fol-

Home Energy Assistance Program 2016 Regular and Crisis Intervention Mid-Delta Community Services Inc. will continue accepting Applications for the 2016 REGULAR Home Energy Assistance Program until funds are depleted.

Tuesday, February 16, 2016, Mid-Delta Community Services, Inc. will be accepting Applications for the 2016 CRISIS Home Energy Assistance Program in Phillips, Monroe, Prairie and Lee Counties until funds are depleted.

The purpose of the Crisis Intervention Program is to assist low-income households with home energy related emergency situations.

Crisis Intervention payments will be provided for any household, which demonstrates a crisis situation, related to residential energy, and meets the other eligibility requirements.

Crisis situations are if: * The household's main heating source has been disconnected or will be disconnected within 7 days of application date. * The household's home energy supply - LPG, kerosene, heating oil is at or below 10% of tank capacity and supplier has refused delivery without payment.

Verification of tank capacity is required. * The household's supply

of wood is at or below three week's supply and supplier will not deliver without payment.

Applications will be processed by first come first serve basis.

Applicants are asked to come to the community center location (listed below) nearest to where they live.

PRAIRIE COUNTY LOCATIONS Prairie County Community Services Center 605 Highway 35 East Suite 2, Des Arc, AR (870) 256-4696 DeValls Bluff Community Center Sycamore & Ash Streets, DeValls Bluff, AR (870) 998-2005

lowing up to make sure all team members are exercising.

Teams are also challenged to come up with a creative, easily-identifiable name for their team.

For example, an office may name their team after their company or a group of teachers and students may name their team after their school mascot.

Team members can walk together or individually, outside, or in a gym, or any way that fits your schedule and lifestyle.

Participants who report their minutes all eight weeks of the event will earn a Walk Across Arkansas completion certificate to display in their home or office.

"The idea behind Walk Across Arkansas is simple," said Shea Wilson, Prairie County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences. "Over eight weeks, one develops the habit of exercising, leading them down the road to regular physical activity and better health."

Physical inactivity costs Arkansans an estimated $4 million or $1,882 per

person annually. If as little as 5% of inactive Arkansans became physically active, it could save an estimated $203 million per year in medical care costs, workers comp costs, and lost productivity costs.

"Increased physical activity not only increases overall health and esteem but can save Prairie County residents on their individual health care costs," Wilson added.

Registration for Walk Across Arkansas is now open.

Visit www.uaex.edu/WalkAcros sArkansas to register.

Contact the Prairie County Cooperative Extension Service at 870998-2614 or email smwilson@uaex.edu for more information.

The Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

4th Annual Arkansas Heritage 5K and fam ily 2K Run/Walk

By Liz Schwede Saturday March 26th 8:00 am. Registration 77:45 am location behind Breaktime at the new walking trail which is called (Rail Trail).

Preregister till March 1 $25.00. Day of the event for $30.00 no guaranteed a T-shirt that day!

The Family 2K walk/Run is $10.00

each/no shirt. Division by age for 5K (10-19) (20-29) (30-39) (40-49) 50+.

Last week to register and guaranteed a Tshirt for 5K. If interested in this run contact The DeValls Bluff Community Center at 870-998-2012 or 870-5817202 Hosted by the Arnold Family Foundation!

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Obituaries Denie Mae Jones Denie Mae Jones, 72, of Des Arc died Su nday, January 31, 2016 at her home. she was born May 17, 1943 at Des Arc to Carl and Birdie Mae (Weatherley) Williams.

She is survived by husband, Michael Jones, one daughter, Jennifer Curry and husband Jeff, one grandchild, Trevor Curry, two sisters, Clara Bryant, Jackie Collins, her exhusband, Jerry Watson.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Sue Ferguson.

Visitation was 9:00 A M Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at Garth Funeral Home with funeral services followed at 10:00.

Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery by Garth Funeral Home. Bro Jim West officiating.

Pallbearers are Brad Sample, Billy Pasley, David McMillen, Gary Evans, Harvey Joe Sanner, James Routen.

Honorary pallbearers are Lawrence Holloway, Steven Green, Joey York, Jimmy Flanagan, Jr.

La’Kaidryn Payne La’Kaidryn Jamal Payne, infant son of Kadijah Cain and La’Quinton Payne, of Hazen died Monday, February 1 at Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock.

La’Kaidryn was born Sunday, January 31, 2016 in Little Rock, Arkansas Survivors are His parents, a sister Keiana Cain of Hazen, AR; His maternal grandparents: Sedrick Cain of Lonoke, AR; and Kengi Moore of Hazen, AR; His paternal grandparents: Clinton (Gwendolyn) Payne of Cabot, AR; and Shirley Palton of Biscoe, AR; his maternal great grandparents: Janice Moore of Hazen, AR; and Oliver Jackson of DeValls Bluff, AR; his paternal great grandparents: Mattie Palton and Bessie (Raymond) Scott both of Biscoe, AR; and Clinton (Juanita) Jones Jr. of Hazen, AR; and other relatives survive him.

Graveside services will be held Friday, February 5 at 3 PM at Harrison Cemetery in Biscoe by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley (870) 734-2772 branscumbfuneralhome1928@yahoo.co m & Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home.

Thomas Dixon Sr. Thomas Dixon passed away on Saturday. A son of Joseph and Dannie Dixon he was born in L e Pa n t o , Arkansas.

His family moved to Arkansas in 1975 from North Judson, Indiana.

He was owner and operator of Tom Dixon Excavation.

Survivors include sons: Dennis (Jayma) Dixon of Hazen, David Dixon of Cotton Plant, Richard Dixon of Cotton Plant, Stacy Dixon of Cotton Plant, Thomas (Andrea) Dixon, Jr. of Ward; brother - James "Smokey" (Joan) Dixon of Augusta; sister - Leola Mayes of Texas; 12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchil-

dren Visitation: 6-8 PM Tuesday February 2 at Bob Neal & Sons Brinkley. Services: 11:00 Wednesday February 3 at First Baptist Church Cotton Plant. Burial was at Cotton Plant Cemetery.

James Campbell James Roy Campbell, of B i s c o e , passed away January 31, he was born March 30, 1954 to Jimmy and T h e l m a Campbell of Biscoe.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ruth Campbell, his father and brothe,r Larry Bland.

He leaves to mourn his passing, his mother, Thelma Campbell of Biscoe, three sons, Decatur Hourston of Little Rock, James Campbell of Stuttgart, Tywan Campbell of Omaha, Neb., six daughters, Mavis Williams of Augusta, Adrian Hourston of Little Rock, Mary (Mike) Releford of Stuttgart, Katrina Campbell of Stuttgart, Tamia and Tamara Campbell of Omaha, Neb., seven brothers, Larry Campbell of Puyallup, Wash., Darry Campbell of Bronx N.Y., Bobby (Lavonne) Campbell of St. Petersburg, Fla., Mark (Ortinsia) Campbell of DeValls Bluff, Melvin (Gail) Campbell of Hazen, Robert Williams of Flint, Mich., James Williams of Denton, Texas, one sister, Gwen (Freddie) Young of Marion, 15 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Funeral services were Saturday February 6 at 12 noon at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Biscoe with Pastor Jonathan Mitchell officiating. Visitation was one hour prior to the service. Entrusted to Colonial Southern Services, 216 Court Street, Carlisle, Ark. 870-552-1238.

"Excellent Service is a Southern Tradition."

Kira Howard October 13, 2015 January 30, 2016 - Kira A l l y n Howard, daughter of Dustin and Brittany (Cruthis) Howard passed from this life on Saturday at the Springhill Baptist Medical Center in North Little Rock.

Survivors include parents: Dustin and Brittany Howard (Lonoke); siblings: Zane Howard, Alexandria Windedahl, Kimberly Howard all of Lonoke; grandparents: Nancy Howard (Lonoke), Terry and Debbie Cruthis (Roe) and great grandparents: Sandy and Donald Garrison (Bayou Meto), Nobie Howard (Pleasant Plains), Katherine Cruthis (Roe), Bill and Dorothy Geater (Leslie).

She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Greg Howard; Great Grandparents, Danny Howard and Claude Cruthis.

The family gathered at the Clarendon funeral home Friday evening from 6 until 8 PM to visit

with family and friends.

Funeral services were Saturday, Feb. 6 at Roe Methodist Church.

Burial followed at Roe Cemetery.

Donald Hobbs Donald Ray Hobbs, 61, of Stuttgart passed January 26, 2016.

Visitation was held February 5, 2016, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Integrity Funeral Home, 206 W. Washington, Stuttgart, Ark. Personal care entrusted to: Integrity Funeral Home, LLC. Al & Philomena Allen, owners. Motto: Family Focus and Quality Driven.

Edna Neukam Our dearly beloved m o t h e r , mother-inlaw, nanny, and friend departed this world on January 29, 2016, at the Baptist Hospital in Stuttgart. Edna Marie Neukam was born March 16, 1921 to Harry and Martha Earlywine Engelkes.

She is preceded in death by her husband, John Henry Neukam. Henry and Edna were married on June 10, 1939. Henry and Edna's marriage was based on the verses of the written word in 1 Corinthians Chapter 13.

The devotion between them was admired by us all.

Edna was also preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Martha Engelkes, two brothers, Lloyd and Wilbur Engelkes, two sisters, Thelma Engelkes and Waunetta Bennett.

Edna is survived by her loving son Louie and devoted daughter-in-law Kay; grandson, John (Amy) of DeWitt; granddaughters, Stacy Ayers (Adam) of Stuttgart and Jamie Chambers of Little Rock; six great grandchildren; her sister Ethyl Scroggins; and her brother Kenneth (Pickle) Engelkes, along with many nephews and nieces.

Edna was an adult lifelong member of Almyra United Methodist Church.

She taught Sunday School for over 50 years, participated in all aspects of activities in regards to maintaining the church, all to benefit a welcoming church to all that entered the doors to hear the word of God. Services were Monday, February 1, 2016 at Essex Funeral Home in DeWitt, AR. Visitation was from 1 p.m. until the beginning of the service at 2 p.m.

Interment was in Almyra Cemetery by Essex Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Almyra United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 222, Almyra, Ark. 72003 or the donor's choice.

Gay Ophelia Horton Gay Ophelia Travis Horton passed away February 1, 2016. She was preceded in death by Dwaine N. Horton, her spouse of 43 years, and by her son Michael W. Horton.

She is survived by her children Larry Horton of Mayflower, Sandra Clark of Cabot, Carla Horton of Lonoke and Patti Horton of New Jersey, as well as six grandchildren, Crystal

Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE Public notice is hereby given this 1st day of February, 2016 that the Progressive Eldercare Services, Prairie, INC. dba Des Arc Nursing and Rehab Center of 2216 West Main Street, Des Arc, AR 72040 has made application for funds through Section 49 U.S.C. Section 5310 for the purchase of the following type of passenger transportation vehicle: Small Cutaway Bus SBN; PT XX-05 with lift/ramp.

This vehicle will be used primarily for the following purposes: to transport elders to and from wellness visits/doctors appts/hospital appts as well as recreational trips (site seeing, shopping, activities, etc. This will also be use as a recertification and educational

trips for employees and aids that ride with the elders.

Purchase of the above vehicle is considered essential to the efficient operation of this organization in provision of public transportation services to seniors and individuals with disabilities. There is not intent to infringe upon, or compete with, existing public or private transit operators, including Section 5307, urban public transit operators and Section 5311, rural public transit operators.

Any objection should be submitted in writing only to persons listed below.

All comments will become a part of this organization's application and will be a matter of public record. All written comments must be sub-

mitted within 30 days of the date of this notice.

Any person wishing to request a public hearing on the purposed project must submit a request in writing within 10 days of the date of this notice to the persons listed below: Kathy Bernard Administrative Director Progressive Eldercare Services, INC. 2230 S. MacArthur Drive Ste 9 Alexandria, LA 71301 and to: Mr. Don McMillen Public Transportation Administrator Public Transportation Programs Office Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department P.O. Box 2261 Little Rock, AR 722032261

Horton of Mayflower, Jacob Clark of Beebe, Josh Clark of Fayetteville, Amanda Carmichael and Fallon Tsui of Little Rock, and Jennifer Horton of Austin, Texas; and three great-grandchildren.

Wake services were held at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke on Wednesday February 3, from 6-8 p.m.

Funeral services were held at the funeral home at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 4, followed by a private interment at Chapel Hill Mausoleum after the funeral service.

Louis Adell Louis Jordan Adell, 69, of Brinkley, d i e d Saturday, January 23 at Forrest City Medical Center in Forrest City.

Two sons, three daughters, five brothers, seven sisters, 14 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends survive him.

Funeral services was held Saturday, February 6 at 2 p.m. at Mount of Olive Ministries, 1200 North Main Street Extended in Brinkley.

Internment took place at Haven of Rest Cemetery

by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley.

Carolyn Baker Carolyn Diane Baker, age 59, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2016.

A daughter of the late Eugene and Willene Butts, she was born in Marianna, Arkansas on June 24, 1956. Carolyn was united in marriage to Tommy Baker on August 3, 1972.

Carolyn was employed as an office manager and was an active member of the Wheatley Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Tommy Baker of Moro, daughters, Traci Crump and husband "PeeWee" of Moro, Kari Lansdale of Moro and Misty Pickett and wife Jonathan of Centerton. three brothers, Ricky Butts and wife Linda of Pinehurst, TX, Mickeal Butts and wife Pat of Jacksonville, FL, Dennis Butts, and wife Pam of Marion, AR and one sister, Shirley Forrest and husband David of Marion, AR and 8 grandchildren, Amber Paige, Noah, Ethan, Wesley, Bella, Wyatt, Sophia and Stella.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one son, Taylor Baker.

Visitation was 6:008:00PM, Thursday, February 4, 2016 at Bob Neal & Sons Chapel in Brinkley. Services were at 2:00PM, Friday, February, 5, 2016 at the Wheatley Civic Center, with burial following in Johnson Cemetery in Wheatley.

Ruth Huntsman Seeman, age 78, passed away in Jonesboro, Monday, February 1, 2016. She was born in Stuttgart, Arkansas, June 19, 1937.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John Thurlo and Cora Richardson Huntsman; and four brothers, Harold Huntsman, James Huntsman, Marion Huntsman and Paul Huntsman.

Most of her adult life was spent on a ranch in Texas raising cattle and horses. Ruth also had a love for dogs, especially the Maltese.

She is survived by three sons, Mickey Seeman of Jonesboro, Rick Seeman of Stuttgart and Nick Seeman of Little Rock; a daughter, Vicki Tuthill of North Little Rock; three grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Graveside services were at 3:00 p.m. Friday, February 5, at Lone Tree Cemetery in Stuttgart, Arkansas, under the direction of Turpin Funeral Home.

Eric Doyle Eric Wayne Doyle, age 47, of Lonoke passed away on February 3, 2016. He was born July 28, 1968 in North Little Rock.

He was preceded in death by his father Carroll Wayne Doyle, one brother, Todd Doyle, paternal grandfather Frank Doyle, and his maternal grandfather Willard Bolin. Mr. Doyle also lost his faithful, loyal dog Baby Boy. He is survived by his mother Linda Spurlock and her husband James, maternal grandmother Avon Bolin Starr, paternal grandmother Lora Doyle, special friend Rita Milligan, a special cousin, Kodie Prather and numerous other family and friends.

Funeral services were at 2 p.m.

Saturday, February 5, 2016 at Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home with a visitation one hour prior to the funeral service.

Interment followed in Mulberry Cemetery in England. Arrangements

by Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home & Crematory.

Addie Ewing Addie Elizabeth (Buchanan) Ewing died Saturday, February 6, 2016, at the Des Arc Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at which she had been a resident for the past three years. She was born in Des Arc on May 31, 1923, to Lee Elmer and Florence (Stanley)

Buchanan. She graduated from Des Arc High School in 1942 and married Harold Ewing on October 9, 1943. They moved around a lot during the 10 years they were married due to his military and work service. When he died, Addie came “home” to Des Arc with her children and lived there for the rest of her life. She was known as Mrs. Addie to all who knew and loved her.

Mrs. Addie was a homemaker and a very special mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend. She spent her time taking care of her home, sewing for the children and the public, quilting, preserving food, doing crossword puzzles, and playing games with her grandchildren and great grandchildren until her health made it impossible for her to continue.

She has been a member of Lakeside Missionary Baptist Church for 63 years. She held many positions such as Sunday School teacher, church clerk, Ladies Auxiliary president, card sender for her Sunday School class, and a prayer warrior.

She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, six brothers: Leonard, Lee, Autry, Lynville, Woodrow, and Clovis; four sisters: Aliene Evans, Vivian Buchanan, Jean Boyd, and Chlorene Ulry; and a great granddaughter, Scarlett Peach.

She is survived by daughters Betty (Ron) Baldwin of Alabama, Kathy Ewing of Des Arc; sons, Russell (Polly) Ewing, of Missouri, and Gerald (Betty) Ewing of California; seven grandchildren, Lisa (Jim) Towers, Rhonda (Tony) Wingenter, Poppy (Michael) Nichols, Jeff Ewing and fiancée, Abby Ogle, Toby (Samantha) Peach, John (Allyson) Ewing, and Addie (Jonovan) Hawkins; twelve great grandchildren; sister, Edith Baney and brother Glen (Dean) Buchanan, nieces, nephews, other family members, and numerous friends.

Visitation was Monday, February 8, 2016 from 13 at Lakeside Missionary Baptist Church with services to follow at 3 with Eddie Addison, pastor, officiating. Burial was in Center Point Cemetery in Hazen, Arkansas.

Pallbearers will be Edward Holmes, Glenn House, Jeffrey Reidhar, John Reidhar, Johnny Reidhar, and Paul Weatherford.

Memorials may be made to Lakeside Missionary Baptist Church, PO Box 42, Des Arc, AR 72040 or to Des Arc Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Activity Fund, 2216 Main Street, Des Arc, AR 72040.

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DeValls Bluff Community Center 710 Sycamore St. DeValls Bluff, AR 72017

We would like to invite everyone to the Movies at the Center, on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2016 AT 3:00 P.M. AND 6:00 PM. FREE POPCORN AND BRAND NEW MOVIE.

“WOODLAWN”

In 1973, a spiritual awakening captures the hearts of the Woodlawn High School Football team. Lead by their coach, Tandy Geralds, and fueled by the team's dedication to love and unity in a school filled with racism and hate, the team makes an astounding run at the playoffs, leading to the largest high school football game ever played in the torn city of Birmingham, Alabama, and the rise of it's first African American superstar - Tony Nathan.

For more information contact Liz Schwede 870-581-7202 Or via Facebook, Movies at the Center

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Prairie County Traveling Buddies traveled on Carnival Dream Cruise

By Gloria Strohl The Prairie County Traveling Buddies from Hazen/Des Arc returned Sunday from a Carnival Dream Cruise to the Bahamas. Ports of Call were Key West, Florida; Freeport, Bahamas; and Nassau. The weather was cooler than normal, but everyone had a great time! Points of interest in Key West included the Ernest Hemingway House and legacy as stated by tour guide, Southernmost Point of the U.S.A., a

walk inside the iconic Sloppy Joe's Restaurant with a waiting line circling the inside perimeter of the building, and Conch Fritters and Key Lime Pie at Two Friends Restaurant. A private narrated taxi tour of Freeport included a drive by many multi-million dollar estates with oceanfront views and a beach stop affording an opportunity for Ken and Henry to get their feet wet in the Atlantic. Another private taxi tour of Nassau

revealed similar estates with Atlantic Oceanfront views, glimpses of everyday life in Nassau, and a quick tour of the magnificent Atlantis. An interesting stop was a harbor landing where conchs were being cleaned and a conch salad was prepared for tasting right on the spot. Henry, Stephanie.

Woody and Cindy all sampled it. Also, another beach stop was breathtakingly beautiful with white sand and clear blue, turquoise seas.

Southernmost point: On left - Dale and Sara Perry Right front -Gloria and Henry Strohl, Jo Ann Hall and Woody and Cindy Hill back - Stephanie and Richard Prine (from Ft. Walton Beach, Florida - Richard grew up in Biscoe/DeValls Bluff, a cousin of Gloria and Henry) and Ken Hall.

Civil War Column

By Ron Kelley FIRST SHOTS FIRED IN ARKANAS One hundred and fiftyfive years ago, some historians argue the first shots of the Civil War were fired in Pine Bluff.

First shots? Well, there was an act of war committed by the citizens of Jefferson County against the United States government as reports were circulated regarding the United States Army in the Little Rock Arsenal being resupplied with military stores. As steamboats were making their way to resupply the troops, Arkansas militia in Pine Bluff had other plans.

According to Unionist William Demby from Pine Bluff, “This was about the time the incendiary, exciting, and false reports were being sent out from Little Rock.” He noted in his memoirs, “This notorious robbery was the first violent measure of the gathering mob.” As the boats neared Pine Bluff, shots across the bow of the boat led the captain of the vessel to dock immediately.

As the boats landed, it was discovered that the goods onboard, “were of

the finest and best quality, such flour, and other articles of provision had never before been seen in Pine Bluff.” Demby commented, regarding the illegal seizure of Federal property, “Many had a desire to test the quality, and made free to help themselves to what they wished, especially the fine liquors.”

Pine Bluff militiamen were not the only ones with a fever for poking the proverbial bear.

Demby wrote in his memoirs, “No sooner had this brilliant achievement of robbery at Pine Bluff been consummated, than the mob at Helena, with a similar spirit longing for plunder, determined upon the capture of the Arsenal at Little Rock.”

The militia from Helena, determined to make an attack on the Little Rock Arsenal by way of Pine Bluff, boarded transports and headed toward the Arkansas River from the Mississippi River port community. The site was one Demby related in his memoirs later: “Men and boys of all grades and ages, capable of bearing shot guns, butcher

knives, and a certain portion of whiskey, were seen running with maddened excitement in every direction, preparing to join in the enterprise that was to make each participant a hero to be read of in all time among the brave and chivalrous sons of Arkansas…they proceeded to Little Rock, all together in high glee, well stimulated with Yankee whiskey.”

The drunken mob arrived in Little Rock and the Little Rock Arsenal Crisis would reach a near tipping point as the Federal soldiers were still trying to make sense of it all. Over the next week the crisis will be explained through primary documents found in the Official Records of the War of the Rebellion.

The editor of this column, Ron Kelley, is a Public Historian in Helena, Arkansas and writes for the Helena World newspaper. Kelley is the author of Diary of a State: 1860 and Arkansas in the Civil War: 1861. For more information on Arkansas in the Civil War, go to www.arkansastoothpick.c om.

PRAIRIE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION NOTIFICATION PRESIDENTIAL AND PREFERENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION MARCH 1, 2016 EARLY VOTING FEBRUARY 16, 2016 TO FEBRUARY 29, 2016

Voters wishing to cast a early voting ballot beginning on Monday February 15, 2016.Hours 8 AM till 6 PM at the Des Arc and DeValls Bluff Courthouses. Saturday voting hours will be 10AM to 4PM. Last day for casting an early voting ballot will be Monday February 29, 2016 at 5PM. March 1, 2016 Polls will open 7:30A.M and close at 7:30PM Polling Sites: 1.

Belcher /Tyler-----Slovak Community Center 2.

Bullard/Hickory Plains---Hickory Plains Methodist Church 3.

Calhoun-----Sand Hill Fire Station 4.

Center/Union----Prairie County Fairgrounds 5.

Des Arc------North side Community Center 6.

Hazen City, Ward 1---Hazen Municipal Courtroom 7.

Hazen City, Ward 2---Farm Bureau Building 8.

Hazen City, Ward 3----Hazen Civic Center 9.

Hazen Country -----Hazen Fire Station 10.

Lower Hill City---Biscoe Fire Station 11.

Lower Hill Country/Upper Hill ----Biscoe Fire Station 12.

Roc Roe City----Ulm Community Building 13.

Roc Roe Country ---Ulm Community Building 14.

Wattensaw City----DeValls Bluff City Hall 15.

Wattensaw Country----Devalls Bluff City Hall 16.

White River, Ward 1----Des Arc Assembly of God Church 17.

White River, Ward 2----Des Arc Courtroom 18.

White River, Ward 3----Des Arc City Hall 19.

White River Country ---Courthouse Annex After the polls closed the precinct ballots will be tabulated at the Prairie County Courthouse in Des Arc. The Prairie County Election Commission along with the Prairie County Clerk office and the Prairie County Treasurer office will tabulate the unofficial results from the voting machines. The Prairie County Election Commission will certify the official results within 10 days after the election to the Arkansas Secretary of State office.

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Slovak Heritage Day planned for February 14 at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church Parish Hall

By Leigh Hahn Stuttgart Daily Leader A successful reunion of sorts sprang to life after a trip to Slovakia by Dan and Paula Hooks. The couple wanted to share their photos from their trip so they they invited their church congregation and others to meet so they could present their slideshow. Now the second annual Slovak Heritage Days will be held at 1 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 14, at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church Parish Hall, located next to the church at 1852 Highway 86 in Prairie County. The time scheduled to eat has been set at 3 p.m. and there is no time that the event will end as individuals can dance into the night.

"The turnout for the Slovak Heritage Day was much more than we expected," Paula Hooks said of the inaugural event held in January of 2015.

"It was evident on so many faces how emotional it was to see pictures of their ancestors' homeland."

The idea for guests to bring handed-down family recipes, photographs, other memorabilia and stories sprang to life from the first gathering. The couple is asking individuals to bring their own items to share with others. The Hookses expected only about 50 at their first event, but knew there was interest from other Slovakian families when the crowd grew to approximately 200. A wonderful surprise that they hope to relive each year as they want to see the event become an annual tradi-

Photo taken at last year’s potluck. alive and well, the tion.

The Slovak couple says Hookses explained after they are inviting anyone the first Slovak Heritage that would like to attend. Day event.

On Jan. 25, 2015 the first They are asking individuals to bring family memo- ever Slovak Heritage Day rabilia, pictures, clothing, was held at the church's books and family Bibles to parish hall. American and the event to share with Slovakian flags hung over others. They also invite tables filled with memorathem to bring pot-luck bilia that included needletype Slovakian, or handed work, folk dress, pottery, down family favorite, photo albums, cookbooks, maps, woodcarvings, folk recipes to share.

The event will boast a art, antiques and more, live band, which that will according to organizers include Al Bednar on the from the 2015 event.

Nearly 200 parishioners accordion. The band will play traditional Slovakian and visitors browsed items songs, including the - old and new - displayed as they swapped memories famous Polka.

Named by early colonists and family connections. and Charly in 1894, Slovak, Arkansas Bednar with the has the distinction of being Crittenden, Accordion the only town in America Arkansas named after the eastern Association, played lively European country of music in the background Slovakia, according to his- throughout the event, tory. Nearly 122 years which included a potluck since first established, the of authentic Slovak cuicommunity is very much sine. Residents, visitors

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 The Bitter Season by Tami Hoag, Missoula by Jon Krakauer, Even dogs in the Wild by Ian Rankin, Keeper of the Stars by Robin Hatcher, Buy a Whisker by Sofie Ryan, A Whisker of Trouble by Sofie Ryan, After She’s Gone by Lisa Jackson, Secret Sisters by Jayne Ann Krentz, House of the Rising Sun by James Lee Burke, The Forgotten Soldier by Brad Taylor, The Witches by Stacy Schiff, Blood Kiss

by J.R. Ward, Overlord by David Golemon, A Whiter Shade of Pale by David Golemon, Scandalous Behavior by Stuart Woods, Rose by V.C. Andrews, Thin Ice by Irene Hannon, Blind Rage Murder in AR by Anita Paddock, The Harvest of Grace by Cindy Woodsmall, Find Her by Lisa Gardner, Mermaid Moon by Colleen Coble, Imagine Heaven by John Burke, A Son’s Vow by Shelley Shepard Gray, The Guest Room by Chris Bohjalian, The Spring at Moss Hill by Carla Neggers, Magnus Chase by Rick Riordan, Monkey Not Ready for School by Marc Brown, Jack & the Leprechaun

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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.

and former classmates from the yellow brick school house reconnected and swapped stories as they fondly remembered Slovak past and present.

Family ties and connections were shared and explored.

True to tradition, the Slovak dishes were made from scratch and many were from heirloom recipes. Holubky (stuffed cabbage), bobalky, goulash, kielbasa, halushki (cabbage and noodles), potatofilled pirohy, kolachy, Easter cheese, Christmas bread, pagac and more filled several tables topped by colorful runners and glass lamps. A "Beranek" cake shaped like a lamb offered a nostalgic centerpiece surrounded by apricot, nut, poppy seed and prune-filled kolachies baked by The Slovak Bakers. The bakers are a group of both men and women who come together to make the traditional pastries. The group bakes twice a year - in July for

the annual parish fish fry and in October and November for holiday fundraisers.

A slide presentation by Dan Hooks featured a 2014 Treasures of Slovakia tour taken by Hooks, his wife Paula and sister, Beth Hooks Lewis. As part of the tour, the three visited the ancestral village of their great-great-grandfather, Jozef Huk, whose son Jan Huk (John Hook Sr.) migrated to the United States in 1882 from Oreske, Zemplen, a town in eastern Slovakia, first documented in 1358.

Pictures of Slovakia from East to West included castles, markets, craft/folk festivals, mock folk weddings, wooden churches, musical events, museums and fields of sunflowers and wheat that looked much like those on the Grand Prairie in Arkansas.

"It was plain to see that farming in Slovakia had been a tradition for generations. Seeing the similarities to Arkansas was pretty impressive, even down to hunting and shooting for a hobby," Dan Hooks said of their trip during last year's event. "We were overwhelmed by the hospitality of our village family.

They enjoyed us and we enjoyed them - we hated to leave. During the trip, we also came across names common to Slovak, like Hiryak, Bednar, Lorinc and Kocourek."

One of their biggest discoveries by way of their tour genealogist was their great-great-grandfather Jozef Huk. Lewis noted that he was Greek Catholic, a farmer and a widower who remarried.

From 1875-1878, Huk was an authorized elector of

representatives to the Hungarian parliament.

His oldest daughter, Maria Hukova, was big sister to Jan Huk and it was her line that they found in Oreske.

"This Slovak Heritage Day is a nice culmination to our journey," Beth Lewis said. "Before our trip, I kept bumping into the history of Slovak as I worked on a family tree.

And Father George Franko out of Youngstown, Ohio shed a lot of light on our heritage both here and in Slovakia. Plus, he speaks the language and translated what we found when we got home."

The Hookses and Lewis visited the Greek Catholic church (now Russian Orthodox) that their greatgrandfather attended in Oreske.

Because of extreme persecution, over 90 percent of the Greek Catholic population in Slovakia relocated to other countries.

"Seeing similarities and finding family bonds was like finding hidden treasure. We're still searching," Lewis said.

Some of their trip souvenirs on display included a hand-crafted embroidered marriage cap, an embroidered apron and a wedding shawl.

"It was wonderful seeing everyone - especially the old school house gang," Janet Duch Smith, a former Slovak resident and parishioner,s aid after last year's event. "Slovak Heritage Day will be an event I will look forward to attending again and again."

For more information on the event contact Dan or Paula Hooks at (870) 2413826

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ASU-B Beebe: Twenty-F Five CSNT Students Pass Certification Exam BEEBE, Ark. – Twentyfive students at Arkansas State University-Beebe in the Computer Systems and Networking Technology (CSNT) program received their certification in December.

The CSNT students passed the TestOut PC Pro Certification exam.

The CSNT Department focuses on hands-on learning experiences. The PC Pro Certification is a performance-based certification that also measures student comprehension.

Students who received their certification were Keiler Bailey of Rosebud, Jeremy Bolding of Searcy, Kelly Caples of Searcy, David Courville

of Vilonia, Brandon Dugan of Beebe, James Duncan of Beebe, Erick Estrada of Quitman, Brandon Franzen of Searcy, Alexandra Griffith of Beebe, Aaron Guadamuz of Cabot, Justin Martin of Ward, John McCrary of Conway, Cameron McGee of Cabot, Aaron Morris of Mountain Home, Brenda Morse of Cabot, Kaleb Nobles of Hazen, Daquan Perry of Searcy, Dale Pillow of Judsonia, Dylan Price of Cabot, Keith Sanders of Mt. Vernon, John Skipper of Ward, Aaron Smith of Bald Knob, Brandon Wadkins of Cabot, Delmar Whited of Searcy, and Lance

Pictured, from left, first row: Aaron Morris, Alexandra Griffith, John McCrary, Keiler Bailey; second row: James Duncan, Kaleb Nobles, Delmar Whited, Aaron Guadamuz.

Wise of Lonoke. visit the ASU-Beebe web- versity offers associate Ken Barton, CSNT site at www.asub.edu. degrees, certificates, and instructor, stated “These Arkansas State non-credit training for students show exactly University-Beebe is an business and industry. what our program is all operationally separate, The Beebe campus also about – giving students two-year institution of collaborates with the technology tools to the Arkansas State Arkansas State, a foursatisfy high demand jobs University System. With year university in in information technolo- campuses located in Jonesboro, to offer bacgy.”

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GFWC Elsie McCain Meet at the Home of Chris Weems Pictured, from left, first row: Kelly Caples, David Courville, Dylan Price, Justin Martin; second row: Jeremy Bolding, Cameron McGee, Keith Sanders, Daquan Perry, Brandon Dugan.

Ebony Events

By Clevella Mosby Condolences to Ms. Thelma Campbell and family of Biscoe, at the passing of her son Mr. James Roy Campbell.

Services were Saturday February 6 at St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Biscoe.

Ms. Ruby Thomas is reported to be feeling better at this writing.

Mr. Carnell Owens from Carlisle visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Owens last Saturday afternoon.

Mr. and Mrs. Cleofus Penn and Ms. Hannah M. Medlock were shopping in Lonoke last Friday afternoon.

Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Owens were keeping a medical appointment one day last week.

Mr. Robert Curlett and Ms. Clevella Mosby were in Stuttgart last Wednesday and were shopping in North Little Rock and Lonoke last Friday afternoon.

Ms. Renee’ Edmondson

was in Lonoke keeping a medical appointment.

Ms. Jerry Thompson from Maumelle visited her mother, Ms. Georgetta Penn.

The first Sunday was a day of regular Worship at our Community and area churches. The Rites of Holy Communion were celebrated.

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

Happy Birthday Wishes to all born in February.

Prairie County Jail Report As of Monday, February 8 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: Winkowski, Jeremy Joseph, white male, age 37, incarcerated on February 5 for probation violation.

Cohen, Robert D., black male, age 34, incarcerated on January 21 for consequences of non payment and commitment.

Johnson, Malcom J., black male, age 23, incarcerated on January 23 for possession of controlled substance and commitment.

Humbert, Lawrence James R, black male, age 47, incarcerated on January 25 for battery second degree and assault - 3rd degree.

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

Washington, Earl, black male, age 47, incarcerated on December 28, 2015 for criminal mischief 1st.

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

Harrison, Samantha Jo, white female, age 31, incarcerated on December 21, 2015 for breaking or entering, theft of property and theft of property.

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

Robinson, Tracy Leighann, white female, age 26, incarcerated on February 3 for refusal to submit, DWI #1, theft of property, theft of property, unauthorized use of vehicle, and violation of restraining order.

Shearer, Megan LeAnn, white female, age 26, incarcerated on January 14 for hold for another dept.

Underwood, Cindy Denise, white female, age 51, incarcerated on January 5 for commitment.

Carpenter, Matt Leo, white male, age 36, incarcerated on November 4, 2015 for commitment, possession of controlled substance - felony and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Drones, Cornell James, black male, age 34, incarcerated on February 1 for commitment.

Harris, Nathan Dshawn, black male, age 38, incarcerated on January 15 for failure to appear, DWI #1, driving on suspended D.L., and failure to maintain con.

Johnson, Antonio Marquaell, black male,

age 26, incarcerated on February 7 for failure to pay fine and cost.

McMillen, Jeremiah, white male, age 36, incarcerated on February 3 for violation of restraining order.

Wallace, Byron Prince, black male, age 23, incarcerated on February 4 for failure to appear.

Wiley, Issic Gregory, black male, age 47, incarcerated on January 27 for commitment.

Hood, Paul Anthony, black male, age 42, incarcerated on November 8 , 2015 for rape and sexual assault.

Sanders, Teddy Ray, white male, age 40, incarcerated on January 8 for del/manu of cocaine cocaine.

Hambrick, Seth A, white male, age 27, incarcerated on December 10, 2015 for failure to pay fine and cost, driving on suspended D.L. and DWI #1. Inmate is marked as on temporary release.

Metcalf, Nicoe Jerel, black male, age 27, incarcerated on January 30 for drinking on Highway.

Inmate is marked as on temporary release.

Sweatt, Tyler Wayne, white male, age 25, incarcerated on January 26 for failure to pay fine and cost. Inmate is marked as on temporary release.

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

By Chris Weems Members of the GFWC Elsie McCain Club brought their items for Operation Smile to the regular meeting of the Club at the home of the president Chris Weems.

Items included blankets, washcloths, tote bags, staples, combs and toothbrushes.

The supplies will be mailed as soon as other members get their things in, probably with in the next two weeks.

During the “Soup Supper,” members discussed their current events. The president also told them that the annu-

al reports have been completed. She thanked them for the pictures and notes that she used to type up the reports.

Minutes were read and approved. The treasurer gave the financial report.

The president reminded members that the District IV Spring Convention will be in Carlisle Saturday, March 5. She also said the primary election will be Tuesday, March 1, and that it is important for all to get out and vote.

March 2, is “Read Across America,” when elementary schools celebrate the Birthday of Dr.

Seuss, a writer of children’s books. She said, “Get your Dr. Seuss books out and we’ll all go and read to students.”

Chris also talked about taking the box of toiletries, underwear, combs, tee-shirts, make-up bags, and socks to Open Arms Shelter. She said that the hostess was pleased to get the items.

Rita Farris, Meg Miller and Nell Pich won the entertainment prizes.

The next meeting will be at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, February 18, at Murry’s Restaurant, with Rita Farris, hostess and lesson leader.

New Bethel News

By Donna Kelly It was so good to be back in Church Sunday. We had a nice crowd out, Brother Mcann brought a good message. I went back Sunday evening and we had another good lesson and message.

There was fellowship after church with food.

Things are looking so much better for John. We are looking forward to hearing his heel has healed.

Charles Ingle called Friday and said to meet him and we would go

shopping. We drove to Beebe and Searcy, it was so good to get out.

Our nurses are still coming 3 days a week, then I am nurse on Saturday and Sunday.

We go back to the Wound Center on the 15th.

John and I drove over to see Johnny and Sandy one afternoon.

Marie Kilgore came over and visited with John and I one afternoon, we had a few good laughs together.

I visited with Evelyn

Ward while in the grocery store. She said she visited Bruce Ingle last week and was so pleased to see how good he is doing.

I hear from Charlene Highfill often. She keeps me informed about other family members. Peggy isn’t doing very well.

Charlene’s daughter Jan is going through some health problems herself.

Sorry that I am late, but when we go to the wound Center we have to go early and I just can’t make it on those days.

Civil War Column

By Ron Kelley As U.S. troops continued their garrison of the Little Rock Arsenal amid the hot-headed tempers of Jefferson and Phillips County militia surrounding of the arsenal grounds, the U.S. commander James Totten became more and more confused as to his mission. By the opening days of February, he knew he was a pawn being played by several U.S. congressmen from Arkansas and several businessmen of Little Rock.

In a February 6, 1861 dispatch from Totten to his commander in Washington, D.C. following the formal letter from Governor Rector demanding the surrender of the federal arsenal to the state of Arkansas, Totten notes, "As I have already written and telegraphed you for the information of the President [Buchanan], I

am perfectly in the dark as to the wishes of the administration, from the want [of] instructions how to meet such a crisis at present."

To make matters more confusing, even to the present-day historian, Totten, on the same day, sent a dispatch to his supervisor in D.C. informing him of the dire situation and the hasty need for instructions. He told Colonel S. Cooper, the Adjutant-General of the U.S. Army, "I have to inform the authorities that companies of armed citizens from various sections of this State have already arrived, and it is said there will soon be five thousand here for the express purpose of taking this arsenal...Collision seems inevitable if this arsenal is to be held."

The armed militia from Jefferson and Phillips

Counties, while surrounding the arsenal, took camp on the grounds of the Arkansas capitol, now the Old State House Museum on Markham.

One of the boldest acts of defiance includes the following excerpt from a dispatch from Arkansas Governor Henry M. Rector to Captain Totten held up in the Little Rock Arsenal: "I therefore demand in the name of the State the delivery of the possession of the arsenal and munitions of war under your charge to the State authorities, to be held subject to the action of the convention to be held on the 4th March next." The fourth of March was not only the date slated for Lincoln's inaugural, but also the day slated for the state's secession convention.

Coincidence?

Probably not.

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Public Information Meetings Scheduled to Discuss the “Final Draft of the Cache River Watershed-b based Management Plan”

BINGO!!!

On Tuesday, January 26, the Hazen Public Library held their monthly Adult Bingo.

Those in attendance were Monica Cruthis, Paulette Davis, Audrey Davis, Patricia Walloch, Linda Patterson, Nna King and Peggy Pullium. The ladies enjoyed themselves with laughter and fellowship. The next Adult Bingo will be February 23 at Noon.

Donors urged to help the American Red Cross maintain blood supply LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Feb. 3, 2016) - The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to help ensure a sufficient blood supply for patients by giving blood this February.

During the winter months, inclement winter weather and seasonal illnesses can keep regular donors from giving blood.

Healthy donors of all blood types are needed to help maintain an adequate blood supply for patients in their own communities as well as areas where donors were unable to give due to severe winter weather.

Individuals with types O, AB, B negative and A negative blood are especially needed.

Donor Loretta Brandon knows how important it is to have a readily available blood supply. Her late husband required transfusions from generous strangers multiple times for health conditions. She gives blood as often as she can. "Every time I give blood, I am filled with a sense of gratitude for all I have and for the fact that I can share with others," she said.

Make an appointment to help maintain an adequate blood supply for patients in need this winter by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800733-2767).

Upcoming blood donation opportunities: ARKANSAS De Witt - 2/16/2016: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., DeWitt Hospital, 1641 S Whitehead Drive CLARK Arkadelphia - 2/22/2016: 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Twin Rivers Health & Rehabilitation, 3021 Twin Rivers Drive CLEBURNE Heber Springs 2/16/2016: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Arkansas State University, 101 River Crest Drive 2/19/2016: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Baptist Health Medical Center, 1800 Bypass Road CONWAY Morrilton - 2/22/2016: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., Wal-mart, 1621 B. Business 9 Dallas Fordyce - 2/16/2016: 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Dallas County Medical Center, 201 N Clifton FAULKNER Conway - 2/17/2016: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 515 E. 6th St. 2/22/2016: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m., Walgreens, 850 Oak St 2/25/2016: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Snap on Equipment, 309 Exchange Ave. Greenbrier - 2/18/2016: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., First Security Bank, 7 Wilson Farm Road GRANT Sheridan - 2/18/2016: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Sheridan High School, 700 W. Vine St. JEFFERSON Pine Bluff - 2/21/2016: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 4200 Old Warren Road 2/23/2016: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Simmons First National Bank, 501 Main St. 2/25/2016: 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Arkansas State

Highway & Transportation, 4900 Highway 65 South White Hall - 2/19/2016: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., Smart Chevrolet Company, 8205 Sheridan Road LEE Marianna - 2/18/2016: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., First Baptist Church, 47 West Main St. LONOKE Cabot - 2/18/2016: 12:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Cabot School District, 602 North Lincoln St. 2/22/2016: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m., First Baptist Church, 204 N Third 2/29/2016: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Cabot United Methodist Church, 2004 South Pine St. Lonoke - 2/26/2016: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Lonoke High School, 501 W. Academy OUACHITA Bearden - 2/19/2016: 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., Bearden High School, 635 Plum Camden - 2/17/2016: 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Green Center, 638 California Ave. PRAIRIE Hazen - 2/29/2016: 2 p.m.

- 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 295 N. Hazen Ave PULASKI Jacksonville - 2/23/2016: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., First Electric Cooperative, 1000 South JP Wright Loop Road 2/24/2016: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., North Pulaski High School, 718 Harris Road Little Rock - 2/17/2016: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Arkansas Revenue Dept Ragland Bldg, 1817 West 7th St. 2/19/2016: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Walgreens Bowman Rd, 111 North Bowman Road 2/24/2016: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Philander Smith College, 900 W. Daisy L. Bates Drive Maumelle - 2/22/2016: 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., City of Maumelle, 550 Edgewood, Suite 400 North Little Rock 2/28/2016: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Cedar Heights Baptist Church, 14502 Cedar Heights Road 2/29/2016: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality, 5301 Northshore Drive SALINE Benton - 2/23/2016: 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Arkansas Health Center, 6701 Highway 67 2/28/2016: 8:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 211 South Market St. Bryant - 2/25/2016: 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Everett Buick GMC, 21099 Interstate 30 UNION El Dorado - 2/17/2016: 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Medical Center of South Arkansas, 700 West Grove St. 2/24/2016: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m., College Avenue Church of Christ, 1817 College Ave. 2/25/2016: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., South Arkansas Art Center, 110 E. 5th St. VAN BUREN Shirley - 2/29/2016: 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., Shirley High School, 201 Blue Devil Drive WHITE Beebe - 2/26/2016: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Beebe

High School ROTC Building, 1201 West Center St. Rose Bud - 2/26/2016: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Rose Bud High School, 124 School Road Searcy- 2/16/2016: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., American Red Cross Blood Donation Center, 1120 South Main St 2/19/2016: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., American Red Cross Blood Donation Center, 1120 South Main St 2/23/2016: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., American Red Cross Blood Donation Center, 1120 South Main St 2/23/2016: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., First Security Bank, 314 N Spring 2/26/2016: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., American Red Cross Blood Donation Center, 1120 South Main St HOW TO DONATE BLOOD Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800RED CROSS (1-800-7332767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver's license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in.

Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

Blood donors can now save time at their next donation by using RapidPass to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, prior to arriving at the blood drive. To get started and learn more, visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site.

ABOUT THE AMERICAN RED CROSS The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.

Free public information meetings have been scheduled in Jonesboro and McCrory by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission (ANRC) to discuss the “Final Draft of the Cache River Watershed-based Management Plan” associated with voluntary efforts to reduce nonpoint source pollution. Farmers and other watershed landowners, county and municipal officials, community leaders, and representatives of groups and agencies interested in the watershed are encouraged to attend. This is the fourth and final round of meetings in the process to prepare a draft plan.

The Jonesboro Upper Cache River meeting,

focusing on the Cache River watershed upstream of Grubbs, will be February 24th from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission’s Forrest L. Wood Crowley's Ridge Nature Center, 600 E. Lawson Road.

The meeting at McCrory will focus on the Lower Cache River watershed, downstream of Grubbs, and will be held the same date from 2 p.m. to 4 at the Chappell Civic Center, 103 North Edmonds, which is south of Highway 64, in the downtown area.

The development of the draft plan began about a year ago, and six public meetings have been held in the Upper and Lower

Cache Watershed during the process. ANRC will consider input from the upcoming meetings and the previous ones to develop the voluntary watershed-based management plan. The purpose of the plan is to provide a framework for landowners, communities, and qualifying organizations that want to voluntarily participate in the watershed management program and undertake projects. The watershed plan is scheduled to be finalized in early March.

For more information, contact: ANRC, (501) 6821611; Allen Brown, Allen.Brown@arkansas.go v or FTN Associates, (501) 225-7779; Terry Horton, twh@ftn-assoc.com

Consumer Alert TAX REFUND FRAUD ON THE RISE From Attorney General Leslie Rutledge LITTLE ROCK – The Federal Trade Commission reports a 47 percent spike in identity thefts in 2015, with the biggest contributor being tax refund fraud.

Tax refund fraud occurs when a Social Security number is stolen and used to file a tax return and the resulting refund is claimed by the thief.

Unfortunately, many people are unaware that this fraud has occurred until they attempt to file their own taxes and discover that a return has already been filed using their Social Security number.

Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge issued today’s consumer alert to educate Arkansans about this type of fraud and ways to protect financial information.

“Tax refund fraud is one more way scam artists line their own pockets with our money,” said Attorney General Rutledge. “But with the gigantic spike in tax-related identity theft in 2015, it is more important for Arkansans to be cautious with personal financial information. Arkansans must also remember that the IRS does not initiate

contact with taxpayers by email, text messages or social media channels to request personal or financial information.”

Attorney General Rutledge released the following steps to take if you fall victim to tax refund fraud: File a fraud alert with one of the three national credit bureaus. The selected credit bureau is required to contact the other two bureaus, which will result in a fraud alert with all three bureaus. Once a fraud alert has been placed, if an application for credit is filed in your name and the prospective creditor checks your credit report, the prospective creditor will be alerted to the possibility of identity theft.

File an identity theft report with a local law enforcement agency.

Close any accounts that have been tampered with or opened fraudulently.

Contact the company involved to dispute fraudulent transactions or accounts.

Ask the company whether a fraud affidavit is required.

File an identity theft complaint with the Federal Trade Commission or call (877) IDTHEFT (438-4338).

Consider placing a security freeze on your credit report. A security freeze is designed to restrict access to your credit report and help prevent additional instances of identity theft.

Consider requesting an Identity Theft Passport provided by the Attorney General’s office.

Respond immediately to any IRS notification.

Continue to pay taxes and file tax returns, even if it must be done by paper.

Meanwhile, Attorney General Rutledge encourages Arkansans to remember that not all data breaches result in tax-related identity theft. But if your Social Security number has been compromised and the IRS has alerted you to duplicate returns filed under your Social Security, you should immediately complete and submit the IRS’s Identity Theft Affidavit.

For more information on identity theft, to apply for an ID Theft Passport or other consumer related issues, contact the Arkansas Attorney General's office at (800) 482-8982.

Page 7 - The Grand Prairie Herald - Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Classified Ads VEHICLES

To Whom It May Concern: A 2013 Lexus ES300h VIN# JTHBW1GG4D2009700 was picked up on 01/29/2016 on at the 197 mm on I-40 EB in Hazen, AR at the request of the Arkansas State Police.

This vehicle is in the possession of Rick's Automotive & Wrecker Service 105 Hwy 70 W, Hazen, AR, 72064, 870255-3305. Towing, storage, & administrative costs are accruing as legal liability of the owner.

Rick's Automotive & Wrecker Service claims first priority possessory lien on the said vehicle and its contents for all such charges. The vehicle

and its contents will be dismantled, destroyed, or sold at public sale to the highest bidder if not claimed within 45 days and constitutes a waiver by the owner and lien holder of all right, title, and interest in the vehicle.

To take possession of this vehicle, you must appear during normal business hours, Mon-Fri, 8am 5pm, provide proof of ownership and pay all associated charges.

2-5-2tc To Whom It May Concern: A 2007 Jeep Compass 4x4 VIN# 1J8FF47W37D138301 was picked up on 01/22/2016 on Hwy. 70 in Hazen, AR at the request of the Hazen Police Department.

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Rick's Automotive & Wrecker Service claims first priority possessory lien on the said vehicle and its contents for all such charges. The vehicle and its contents will be dismantled, destroyed, or sold at public sale to the highest bidder if not claimed within 45 days and constitutes a waiver by the owner and lien holder of all right, title, and interest in the vehicle.

To take possession of this vehicle, you must appear during normal business hours, Mon-Fri, 8am 5pm, provide proof of ownership and pay all associated charges.

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Phone: 870-255-4922 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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Phone: 870-255-4922 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 tow-

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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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Community Foundation Announces $4 million Goal and $400,000 in Bonus Dollars for ArkansasGives on April 7 LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Feb. 5, 2016) - Arkansas Community Foundation today announced a $4 million goal for its second statewide online giving campaign April 7. Online gifts made through ArkansasGives.org from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 7 will help nonprofit participants earn bonus dollars from a $400,000 bonus pool provided by the Community Foundation.

"Last year we were able to help more than 350 nonprofits raise $2 million dollars on one day with the first ArkansasGives online event," said Heather Larkin, President and CEO of Arkansas Community Foundation.

"This year we want to continue to help nonprofits statewide grow their giving capacity by participating in ArkansasGives."

The deadline to sign up for participation in ArkansasGives is Feb. 15, according to Community Foundation Chief Communications Officer Sarah Kinser. Nonprofits

can sign up at the arkansasgives.org website. To participate, nonprofits must be a current member of the Arkansas Nonprofit Alliance, a group that provides training and capacity building for nonprofits statewide.

First Security Bank Vice President John Rutledge welcomed several nonprofit participants and event sponsors to the 2504 McCain, North Little Rock Branch of First Security for a kickoff event this afternoon.

He announced that First Security again would provide grand prizes for the nonprofits in three size categories who raise the most money and receive the most individual donations.

Soldier On Service Dogs Founder Angie Pratt and Veteran Richard Ellett talked about how the results of the first ArkansasGives program made a different for one participating Arkansas nonprofit.

The Arkansas Nonprofit Alliance and AT&T, which hosts the head-

quarters for the April 7 event, are two of the ArkansasGives partners recognized at the kickoff.

Also recognized were media partners including THV 11 in Little Rock, KAIT in Jonesboro, KFSM TV 5 in FortSmith-Fayetteville, iHeart Media, the Arkansas Press Association, the Arkansas Broadcasters Association and Soiree.

Arkansas Community Foundation offers tools to help Arkansans protect, grow and direct their charitable dollars as they learn more about community needs. By making grants and sharing knowledge, the Community Foundation supports charitable programs that work for Arkansas and partners to create new initiatives that address the gaps.

Since 1976, the Community Foundation has provided more than $132 million in grants and partnered with thousands of Arkansans to help them improve our neighborhoods, our towns

and our entire state.

Contributions to the

Community Foundation, its funds and any of its 27

affiliates are fully tax deductible.

Jr. High Quiz Bowl place 2nd

The Hazen Junior High Quiz Bowl team competed in the Regional tournament at Clarendon on February 6, 2016. Hazen received 2nd place. Hazen also had the MVP of the tournament. The MVP was Ross Harper (inset). Hazen will compete in the State quiz bowl tournament on February 20th at Mayflower. Team members are : Ross Harper, Jared Teer, Ross Seidenschwarz, Drake Jones, Jackson Shelman, Kade Perry, Gunnar Lott, Carter Mealler, Angela Hoover, Eddie Ross, Jocelyn Romero-Dawson, Kaylyn Cannon, Kylie Mccune, and Gracen Scroggins. Photo courtesy of Tammie Lee

Godrey of Attorney General’s Office presented Anti-B Bullying Program

Kristina Godfrey from the Attorney General's office presented a program in the New Gymnasium to students in 6th-8th grade on Thursday, February 4 about cyber bulling, safe apps for teens, sexting, and internet predators.

Hazen Hornets crushed by Carlisle Bison on Feb. 2 at home

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