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Hazen/DeValls Bluff, Prairie County, Arkansas

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Community Property Owner of Shell Superstop Meets with Hazen Events Calendar City Council, hears regular business reports Wednesday February 24

Regional Basketball Tournament Begins, school dismissed at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday Friday

Thursday February 25

Central Arkansas Planning and Development District Board of Directors Meeting at 10:30 AM. CAPDD, Lonoke Commodities handout at the Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall in Hazen from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Friday February 26

Black History Speak Out Assembly with Ms. Adjoa Aiyetoro, William H. Bowen School of Law professor, in the gym from 10:00-11:00, and with select students afterwards.

Saturday - Sunday February 26 -27

Arkansas Flower & Garden Show, Little Rock Convention Center

Tuesday March 1

Presidential and Preferential Primary Election

Thursday March 3

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

Monday March 7

Chamber of Commerce Meeting at 6:00 p.m. at BancorpSouth - Hazen Biscoe City Council Meeting at City Hall at 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday March 8

Quorum Court Meeting at Des Arc at 6:00 p.m.

10th Grade Dinner and Auction at Hazen Community Center, Dinner and Silent Auction from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Live Auction starts at 7:00 p.m.

By Lisa Mills The Hazen City Council met February 18th for their monthly meeting.

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

David Zakrzewski, owner of the property where Shell Superstop is located, addressed the council concerning the status of the property. He stated that he has owned the property since 2004 and it has been leased to Coulson Oil (owners of Shell) since that time and they still have 2 years left on the lease. Zakrzewski said that he had only recently received the insurance check from Coulson Oil which is made payable to him. He

CAPDD Meetings CENTRAL ARKANSAS PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District Board of Directors will meet Thursday, February 25, 2016 at 10:30 AM. The meeting will be held at the offices of Central Arkansas Planning and Development District located at 902 North Center in Lonoke.

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

David Zakrzewski, property stated that he has given the check to his attorney and hopes to meet with Coulson soon to discuss their plans for the property. He asked the council to be patient and give him time to work everything out and he would keep them updated. The council voted to give him 6 months with regular updates. Zakrzewski said

Delay of upcoming paper The Wednesday, March 2, 2016 issue of the Grand Prairie Herald delivery will be delayed due to the Primary Election on Tuesday, March 1, 2016.

The results will be displayed on the front page of that issue. Normal printing delivery is on Tuesday mornings, but will be delayed to Wednesday morning.

Sorry for any inconveniences.

owner, (center) talking with councill. he hopes Coulson will ed that the new cars had rebuild and he definitely arrived and should have wants to stay on good all the equipment terms with the city. installed and be ready for Officer Arlin Vanhouten use in 3 weeks. reported that 130 misdeFire Chief Ashley meanor drug arrests had Loudermilk reported that been made in 2015. 76 the big fire truck is now were for possession of a paid off. There were 7 controlled substance and first Responder calls and 54 were for possession of 2 assist for structure fires drug paraphernalia. at Center Point and There were also a few Slovak. felony arrests. He report-

County Clerk Vanessa Peters Accepts Plea Deal County Clerk Vanessa Peters appeared in District Court on February 17th.

She pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of consummation and aiding an inmate.

Peters was sentenced to 30 days in jail to be served within 1 year and a $2,500 fine.

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

Thursday March 10

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

Sunday March 13

Daylight Savings Time Bgins - Forward Clocks 1 hour before going to bed on Saturday

Wednesday March 16

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

Thursday March 17

ST. PATRICK'S’ DAY

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Hazen Chamber of Commerce

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

Mayor David Duch and Zakrzewski

White River Rest Area to Close - Will Become Arkansas Tourist Information Center

Wednesday March 9

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

Utilities Manager Phillip Foot reported they are working on equipment maintenance and hoping asphalt can be purchased soon to finish repairing the list of potholes. He also reported a serious sewer line break north of the Post Office and said he is waiting on some water to go down and other issues before it can be repaired.

Animal control officer Tony Sayger reported there are no animals currently at the shelter. He said he is pleased that all animals are usually adopted or taken by a rescue group pretty quick and so far it is still a "no kill" shelter.

As required by the State Auditor the 2015 budget has been amended to show actual income and expenditure per department. An ordinance was adopted for the amended budget.

Alderman Tim Juola asked the council to go into Executive Session concerning a city employee.

Council entered Executive Session at 6:22 and returned at 6:31. No action was taken.

Proposed view of Tourist Information Center PRAIRIE COUNTY (2- Arkansas Tourist 12) -The White River Rest Information Center; the Area, located between the work will require closure cities of Hazen and of the rest area for more Fredonia on Interstate 40 than a year, according to at mile-marker 198, will the Arkansas State undergo a complete trans- Highway and formation into an Transportation (AHTD)

10th Grade Dinner and Auction set for March 8

By Trilby Shelman It's that time of year again so mark your calendars and make plans to attend! The 10th grade class has been busy gathering donations to be auctioned off at their annual dinner and auction. This event will take place Tuesday, March 8th at the Hazen Community Center. Dinner and silent auction will be held from 5:00 - 6:30 and the live auction will begin at 7:00. Dinner will be chicken strips, fries, salad, roll, dessert and drink for $8.00 a plate, to-go plates will be available. The class is also selling chances to win a

$200.00 gift card to Farmer's Express, can be used on anything from food to fuel. The winner will be drawn the night of the auction, you do not have to be present to win. Raffle tickets are 1 ticket for $1.00 or 6 tickets for $5.00. You may purchase your dinner tickets and/or your raffle tickets in advance from any 10th grade class member or class parent, tickets will be available at the door as well. All proceeds from this event go to benefit the Class of 2018 prom fund. Please make plans to come out and help support our kids.

officials.

Both eastbound and westbound facilities are scheduled to be closed at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 and will remain closed for the duration of the project.

Weather permitting; the Arkansas Tourist Information Center at White River will open late-2017.

Motorists

should plan to use alternate facilities until the project is completed.

Transformation of the White River Rest Area will include demolition of the existing restrooms and construction of larger buildings to accommodate a greater number of restroom facilities that meet the latest Americans with Disabilities Act requirements, are more family friendly, and feature baby changing stations.

Unlike the Department's Welcome Centers, the new Tourist Information Centers will be unmanned, equipped instead with self-service kiosks that feature the AHTD's highly successful travel and construction information site, IDriveArkansas.com.

Additional kiosks will provide weather conditions and forecasts as well as information about local amenities to include attractions, dining, lodging, and more. Limited public Wi-Fi access will also be made available.

Transformation of the

Inside view of the new information center.

White River facility is one among several Rest Areas that will become Tourist Information Centers. See attached drawings of a typical facility. Later this spring, the Social Hill Rest Area is scheduled to undergo the same conversion and work has already begun on the Big Piney Rest Area. Additionally, the Arkansas Welcome Centers in Harrison and at the Red River (U.S. Highway 71 in Little River County) will be replaced with new facilities.

The White River Rest Area was originally constructed in 1972. Crow Paving of Morrilton was awarded the contract in January 2016 for transforming it into an Arkansas Tourist Information Center with a bid of $4.8 million.

The location of all rest areas and Arkansas Welcome Centers, as well as the latest travel information, can be found on IDriveArkansas.com. You can also follow us on Twitter @AHTD.

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Obituaries Kenneth Engelkes Our precious loved one departed this world on Monday, February 15, 2016, at his home, surrounded by love and comfort from his family.

Kenneth Edgar “Pickle” Engelkes was born October 26, 1931, to Harry and Martha Earlywine Engelkes.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Martha Engelkes; two brothers, Lloyd and Wilbur Engelkes; and three sisters, Thelma Engelkes, Waunetta Bennett and Edna Neukam.

Pickle is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Myrtie; sons Brian and Mike (Lindsey) of Stuttgart; daughter, Suzanne Stroh (Steven) of Stuttgart; four special grandchildren, Christopher Engelkes, Olivia Noble (Justin), Lauren Engelkes and Kelly Stroh; a cherished great-granddaughter, Kenley Noble; and his beloved dog, Fancy, who has been by his side for many years. Pickle is also survived by his sister, Ethel Scroggins, and many nieces and nephews that also held a special place in his heart.

He was a retired farmer, owned a successful hunting club, and operated a wheat straw business for many years. He loved nature and being outdoors.

Hunting, fishing and gardening were all favorite past times. He loved fishing on the White River and fished commercial tackle as a hobby for years.

He would share what he caught, hunted or grew with family, friends and neighbors. He loved giving and helping others. Pickle’s love of hunting started at an early age. He shared this love of hunting with his sons, son-in-law, and grandson Kelly. He leaves his family and friends with many fond memories that will be shared and treasured for years to come.

Pickle was a Methodist; he can best be remembered for his big, kind heart. His genuine care and concern for others, kindness and good sense of humor will be missed. Even when his health was failing his first concern was for others.

Services were 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, February 18, at Turpin Funeral Home in Stuttgart with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m.

Burial followed in Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery.

Memorials are requested to Holy Rosary Catholic Church or Grand Prairie Evangelical Church.

Virginia Wallace Virginia Bean Wallace, 94, of Harrison, formerly of Stuttgart, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, February 13, 2016. She was born February 7, 1922, in Houlka, Miss., to the late Gilroy and Annie Rae Young.

Virginia was a retired office manager for Riceland Electric in Stuttgart and a member of First Baptist Church – Stuttgart and Eagle Heights Baptist Church – Harrison. She was also a member of the Daughters of American Revolution (DAR).

Virginia was preceded in death by husband, Charlie

Wallace; parents, Gilroy and Annie Rae Young; three sisters, Betty Davis and Frances Moore of Clinton, Miss., and Edna Young Ezell of Meredian, Miss.; and one granddaughter, Lisa Bean.

Survivors include her son Gary Bean (Priscilla) of Harrison; one granddaughter, Brandi Bean Johnson (Lew); and three great-grandchildren, Elisabeth, Abigail, and Luke Johnson.

Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at Lone Tree Cemetery officiated by Bro. Sam Roberts.

Leonora Franzen Leonora Anna Seidenstricker Franzen, 91, of Stuttgart, widow of Ronald Gilbert Franzen, passed away Monday, February 15, 2016, at Chambers Nursing Home in Carlisle.

Mrs. Franzen was born February 18, 1924, in Hazen to Arthur Frederick and Rosa Katherine K r e i s e l m e i e r Seidenstricker. She was a graduate of DeValls Bluff High School, was a teacher, rice farmer and homemaker. She was a member of the Good Sam’s Club-Stuttgart, Woodman of the World and St. John’s Lutheran Church, and Ladies Aid. Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Mark R. Franzen.

Survivors are her daughter-in-law, Polly Raible Franzen of Stuttgart; her grandson, Tyler Franzen of Stuttgart; nephew, Robert Seidenstricker of Hazen; niece, Karen James of Lonoke; and her caregivers, Mattie Palton, Tina London and Shirley Palton.

Funeral services, officiated by Pastor Don White, were 11:00 a.m. Thursday at St. John’s Lutheran Church with burial following in Lone Tree Cemetery

by Turpin Funeral Home of Stuttgart.

Visitation was one hour prior to the service.

Her family requests memorials be made to St. John’s Lutheran School, 2019 S. Buerkle, Stuttgart, Ark. 72160; or Holy Rosary Catholic School, 920 W. 19th St., Stuttgart, Ark. 72160.

June Campbell Margaret June Stigall Campbell of S c o t t , Arkansas passed away on February 15, 2016 surrounded by her family.

June was born October 26, 1938 in Carlisle, AR. June was a member of the Carlisle High School Class of 1956. Charles and June married on July 25, 1956.

She is preceded in death by her parents Emmett and Nora Stigall, Father and Mother-in-law, Andy and Ola Campbell, Sisters-inlaw, Polly and Emma and brothers-in-laws Robert and Dub. June is survived by her husband of 591/2 years, Charles (C.H.); her children Dennis (Phyllis), Randy (Karen), Dianne (Michael), Mike (Deann), and Jenny (Fred); one Sister, Emma Jean Montgomery. She is also survived by her grandchildren, April (Jody), Chasity (Ben), Jake (Sarah), Chase (Amanda) and Brian (Candace); Great-

Grandchildren, Shane, Anna, Audrey, Katherine, Hailey, Maddie, Jace, and Emerson. She also leaves behind special nieces, Debbie (Harold), Terri Ann (Louis), and Brenda, and a special nephew Ronnie, a great-niece, Dana (Dusty), and many other nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Charles and June were members of Lynch View Baptist Church for over 35 years.

June was a loving wife and mother. She worked at Herb’s Dairy Freeze and later at Dunn’s Pharmacy.

She enjoyed both jobs tremendously and loved her co-workers like children. Mom’s house and yard was always the gathering place for all of the neighborhood kids! She entertained, fed and if needed, set them straight!

The family received friends from 6-8 p.m.

Wednesday, February 17 at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. Funeral Services was held at 10:00 a.m.

Thursday in the Chapel of the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hamilton Cemetery Fund, Attn: Blanche Bowlan at 4042 Snake Island Rd., Carlisle, AR, 72024, or North View Baptist Church, 6801 JFK Blvd., North Little Rock, AR

Maudie Brinsfield Maudie Edith “Amber” Brinsfield, age 67, died February 13, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents, F.A. Estes and Burton Brinsfield.

Survivors include daughters, Scarlett Hopkins and Dianne (Jackie) Vermillion; siblings, Connie Brinsfield, Robert (Linda) Brinsfield, Gary Brinsfield and Ricky (Sharlene) Brinsfield; grandchildren, Erika (Mac) Harris, Gregory Stricklen, Haven White, and Jace Papineau; great-grandchildren, Amyla Childers, Chloe Childers, Kira Childers, Rhianna

ORDINANCE NO. 472 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 463, THE 2015 BUDGET ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HAZEN, ARKANSAS BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAZEN, ARKANSAS: THAT SECTION 1: The following funds are amended as follows and as attached: The City of Hazen General Fund 1. Income Total $1, 531,308 2. Expenses Total $1, 528,991 The City of Hazen Sales Tax Fund 1. Income Total $661,123 2.

Expenses Total $460,705 The City of Hazen Municipal Airport Fund 1. Income Total $665,511 2.

Expenses Total $598,948 The City of Hazen Fire Protection Fund 1. Income Total $34,351 2. Expenses Total $8,340 The City of Hazen

I am the ONLY candidate for this office that has ever served as a FULL TIME CERTIFIED LAW OFFICER.

I would appreciate your vote on March 1.

It would be an honor to serve you as your next PRAIRIE COUNTY SHERIFF. Political ad paid for by Rick Hickman

Marvin Taylor Marvin Lee Taylor, age 75, died February 13, 2016.

He is preceded in death by parents John and Lois Taylor and siblings Imogene and Buddy Taylor.

Survivors are brothers, William “Dub” (Patsy) Taylor and Wayne Taylor, both of Cabot, Edward (Marilyn) Taylor of Lonoke and Bobby Taylor of Oregon and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

Visitation for family and friends, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. Funeral Services, 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, February 18 at the chapel of the funeral home.

Burial followed in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

William Thrasher William Bedford Thrasher, 86, of Carlisle died Thursday, February 18, 2016.

He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and a farm laborer. William was preceded in death by his parents, William and Celister Thrasher; sister, Hazel Ward, and daughter, Valerie Campbell.

He is survived by three daughters, Julia Campbell (Tim), Rita Green

(Rodney), and Nora Thrasher all of Carlisle; one sister, Lois Raborn of Carlisle; brother, Billy Joe Thrasher of Little Rock; five grandchildren, Jennifer Moore, Shawn Corley, Matthew Campbell, Ryan Campbell, and Brandon Green; and 4 great-grandchildren.

Visitation was from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., Friday, February 19, 2016 at the Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen. Funeral services were 2:00 P.M., Saturday, February 20 at Landmark Baptist church in Carlisle. Burial was in the Carlisle Cemetery.

Arrangements by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen.

Sylvia Mills Sylvia Louise Scroggins Mills, 93, of Stuttgart passed away Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, at Crestpark of Stuttgart Ms. Mills was born Dec. 14, 1922, in Stuttgart to George Melvin and Alma Feilke Scroggins. Following graduation from Stuttgart High School, she received her Master’s Degree in Library Science from George Peabody. She was the librarian and taught English at Humphrey Public School before beginning employment at the City Librarian with Stuttgart Public Library where she retired after 25 years. She was a member of Grand Avenue United Methodist Church.

Besides her parents, she

Area Residents receive degrees C O N WAY — T h e University of Central Arkansas held Winter Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015 in the Jeff Farris Health and Physical Education Center on the campus.

University officials conferred 522 under-

graduate degrees and 276 graduate degrees during two ceremonies.

Here is a list of graduate(s) from your area: Jordan Pavan, Master of Science, of Des Arc Amanda Smith, Master of Science, of Des Arc.

was preceded in death by her sister, Melvine Scroggins Graddy.

Survivors are her only son, J.R. “Robert” Mills and wife Debbie Wisdom of Sherwood; two step-grandsons, Josh Wisdom and William (Jonah) Wisdom, all of North Little Rock; and a nephew, John Ed Graddy (Phyllis) of Conway.

Funeral services, officiated by the Rev. David A. Moore, were 2 p.m.

Saturday at Turpin Funeral Home with visitation one hour before.

Burial followed in Fairmount Cemetery.

Her family requests memorials be made to Stuttgart Public Library, 2002 S. Buerkle St., Stuttgart, Ark. 72160; Grand Avenue United Methodist Church Library, 803 S. Grand Ave., Stuttgart, Ark. 72160; or Heifer International, 1 World Ave., Little Rock, Ark. 72202.

UALR Dean's List LITTLE ROCK, AR (02/19/2016)-- Local students were named to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Dean's List for the Fall 2015 semester. The honor recognizes students whose academic performances have been superior at the end of each semester. Students must have at least nine credit hours with a grade of A, B, C, or "credit" and at least a 3.5 grade point average. The students must not have D, F, I, or "No Credit" grades on the semester grade report.

Melissa Johnson of Hazen, Ark. (72064) Billy Paschal of Hazen, Ark. (72064) With about 12,000 students and 100 programs, UALR offers learning, research, service, social and career opportunities that can only be found at a metropolitan university located in Arkansas' capital city.

Legal Notices

Elect Rick Hickman Prairie County Sheriff/Collector My law enforcement qualification include a total of 33 plus years as: * PRAIRIE COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFF *HAZEN CITY POLICE and DEVALLS BLUFF CITY POLICE *ARKANSAS HIGHWAY POLICE OFFICER (DOT) *ARKANSAS STATE POLICE RETIRED *ABC AGENT

Stricklen, Gage Sanderson, and Olivia Taylor.

Family and Friends visitation was from 6-8 p.m.

Tuesday at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke.

Funeral Service was held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 17, at Harvest Fellowship Church. Burial followed in Brownsville Cemetery.

Firemen's Pension Fund #1 1. Income Total $61,162 2. Expenses Total $25,200 The City of Hazen Firemen's Pension Fund #2 1. Income Total $18,001 2. Expenses Total $1,383 The City of Hazen Criminal Justice Fund 1. Income Total $31,265 2. Expenses Total $29,309 The City of Hazen Prisoner Expense Fund 1. Income Total $8,163 2. Expenses Total $8,109 The City of Hazen Act 988 Fund 1. Income Total $25,992 2. Expenses Total $19,295 The City of Hazen Administration of Justice Fund 1. Income Total $177,058 2.

Expenses Total $177,058 The City of Hazen Municipal Court Cost Fund 1. Income Total $5,154.

2. Expenses Total $4,042 Member 2015

The City of Hazen Water and Sewer Fund 1. Income Total $515,023 2.

Expenses Total $503,955 The City General Contingency Fund 1. Income Total $168,319 2. Expenses Total $54,418 The City of Hazen Street Fund 1. Income Total $194,920 2.

Expenses Total $111,153 The City of Hazen Utility Contingency Fund 1. Income Total $116,262 2.

Expenses Total $103,222 The City of Hazen Natural Gas Fund 1. Income Total $550,328 2.

Expenses Total $546,782 The City of Hazen Hotel/Motel Sales Tax Fund 1. Income Total $54,136

2. Expenses Total $50,306 The City of Hazen Emergency Sales Tax Fund 1. Income Total $299,212 2.

Expenses Total $163,470 Emergency Clause: Whereas, it is necessary for the efficient operation of municipal government that the budget be amended to reflect actual numbers, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, and this ordinance being necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of February 2016.

Signed: David Duch, Mayor Attest: David Hardke, Recorder/Treasurer

Hazen School Menu

FEBRUARY 29 - MARCH 4, 2016

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

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Financial support for Literacy Challenge

On January 21, 2016, Vicki Skarda, representing the Margaret Fisher Literacy Challenge, Inc., asked the Hazen City Council for financial support to help pay for books delivered to preschool children in Prairie County. The council voted to provide $600 annually for three years. Ms. Williams, project coordinator, is pictured above signing the agreement in the mayor’s office. Since 2005 books have been delivered at no cost to the children’s family via the Imagination Library of Prairie & Woodruff Counties the sole project of the Margaret Fisher LIteracy Challenge, Inc. Sustaining investors, like the Hazen City Council, provide funding for this program so all children entering school love books and are ready to learn. Mrs. Skarda will be coming around businesses in town for donations for this great cause. If any person doesn’t have their child in the program please call 870-8302256 and leave a message. You must be birth to age 5. Pictured above are Hazen Mayor David Duch, MaryAnne Williams and Vicki Skarda.

Civil War Column

By Ron Kelley It is no wonder the Arkansas state seal has on it a steam boat. River transportation has always been paramount in Arkansas' economy and is still a common sight on the Arkansas and Mississippi Rivers. In 1861, a traveler wrote an editorial to The Avalanche, a popular Memphis-based newspaper an account of a "good boat, the Fredric Notrebe, and her gentlemanly officers...".

Amid numerous editorials and otherwise rants about secession and other "momentous affairs of State" the travel stories that were slipped into the 1861 columns of newspapers in the region were a welcomed aside for the weary reader. Entitled simply, "Arkansas Correspondence", the mid-February editorial focused specifically on his voyage on a steamer. He described the ship as, "one of the largest class of stern-wheelers - entirely new, and well adapted for

the trade she is in." The traveler also was quick to point out that the Fredrick Notrebe was, "well finished and furnished, and her cabin tastefully carpeted and decorated." The state rooms were described as "large and airy". Her cuisine, "I must say, emphatically, that she has as good a table as any craft afloat or ashore."

With river travel came river problems. Even in February, the Mississippi River and the Arkansas River were still quite unpredictable. As the rivers rose and fell, obstacles of all kinds threatened boats of all sizes.

The Notrebe was no exception. The editorial notes that the ship, "laid by most of one night on the Arkansas river on account of foul weather, and the other nights we were compelled to run slow on account of the innumerable obstructions to navigation in the shape of snags, or 'Arkansaw tooth-picks,'

sand-bars, etc."

Regarding the Arkansas River, the writer points out that it was "the grave-yard of steamboats, I should say, from the number of wrecks we passed, and places pointed out where others had perished...I noticed the wrecks of the Frontier City, New Cedar Rapids, and Quapaw, standing in water up to their cabin floors, at various places, some considerable distance apart."

Steamboats were vital to the shipping of goods, transportation of people, and information. But these ships were susceptible to untold dangers ranging from natural to manmade, including the dangers of steamboats being pulled over by militias on the banks of the river in Pine Bluff and Napoleon. The world was changing for the steamboats and soon they would find service in shipping goods and troops across the nation in the upcoming Civil War.

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.

Prairie County Election Commission Rita Dobson Chairperson----501 516 7264 Stan Ferguson 501 516 6156 Harvey Joe Sanner----501 516 7000 Additional Information Prairie County Clerk Des Arc 870-256-4434 Prairie County Clerk Devalls Bluff 870 998-2314 REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES 2016 PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES Ted Cruz John R. Kaisch Marion Rubio Rick Santorum Gov. Chris Christie Donald J. Trump Lindsay Graham Mike Huckabee Ben Carson Rand Paul Bobby Jindal Jeb Bush Carly Fiornia US SENATE Curtis Coleman Senator John Boozman CIRCUIT/COUNTY

CLERK Vanessa Peters Phillip Mapps Rhonda Cheshier DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES 2016 PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES Marin J. O Malley John Wolfe Roque "Rocky"De La Fuente Bernie Sanders James Valentine Hillary Clinton SHERIFF/COLLECTOR James "Jim" Hambric Rick Hickman TREASURER Tamara Dabney Becky Johnson

JUSTICE OF PEACE DISTRICT #3 Mary Sue Roe Judy Hinson NON-PARTISAN 2016 STATE SUPREME COURT CHIEF JUSTICE POSITION 1 State Supreme Court Justice Courtney Goodson Judge Dan Kemp STATE SUPREME COURT ASSOCIATE POSITION 5 Judge Shawn A. Womack Clark W. Mason STATE DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT 23 DIVISION 2 Phyllis Worley Judge Mark Derrick

AgHeritage Farm Credit Services Scholarship Application Deadline March 15 In addition to the Customer Scholarship Program for children and grandchildren of AgHeritage Farm Credit Services stockholder customers, AgHeritage FCS also offers a University Scholarship.

Customer Scholarship Program Since 2001, AgHeritage Farm Credit Services has provided scholarships to ease the burden of higher education for our cust o m e r - o w n e r s .

Scholarships are awarded each year to AgHeritage FCS customer-owner's children and grandchildren based on academic records, involvement in school related activities and extracurricular activities/work.

University Scholarship Program AgHeritage Farm Credit Services will provide a $1000 scholarship to a current college student studying agriculture at an Arkansas university or college. You do not need to be a customer of AgHeritage FCS to apply for this scholarship.

Details of eligibility, terms and conditions, and official applications can be found at www.agheritagefcs.com.

The 2016 Scholarship Program deadline is March 15. If you have any questions concerning the scholarship programs,

contact Leslie Brown, Vice President Human Resources, at 501-2104028 or leslie.brown@agfcs.com or Amy Lyman, Marketing Manager, at 501-2104003 or amy.lyman@agfcs.com.

AgHeritage Farm Credit Services is a financial cooperative with owned and managed

assets in excess of $1 billion as of December 31, 2015, that provides credit and related services to more than 2,999 farmers and ranchers in 24 Arkansas counties.

Branch offices are located in Batesville, Brinkley, Dermott, Lonoke, Newport, Pocahontas, Searcy, Star City and Stuttgart.

Art Students Valentine Fundraiser

The Hazen High would like to thank the HSD staff for all their support in this years Valentine sales. Pictured 3rd grade teacher, Ms. Ronan Edge and HHS Fine Art teacher, Ms. Taylor Rollins. Ms. Edge sold the most Valentines with over 51 students receiving flowers and stuffed animals via the HHS Fine Art and National Art Honors clubs fundraiser event. We are proud to announce, students are going to Crystal Bridges and the Brooks Museum thanks to all the communities support.

Photo courtesy of Terri Taylor-Rollins

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Biscoe Extension Homemakers Club Continues "Sowing Seeds of Kindness" Community Service Project Reported by Mitzi Osborne Monday, February 8, 2016, Biscoe EHC met at the Biscoe First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall at 10:30 am. Nine members answered roll call: Janice Corpier, Paulette McDaniel, Bernadette Mosby, Mitzi Osborne, Lennie Holmes, Irene Hampton, Rita Farris, June Cox, and Gladys

Tucker.

Members welcomed back June and Paulette after long absences.

Members reported 67 volunteer hours.

President Osborne called the meeting to order followed by the reading of the inspiration.

Secretary Janice Corpier read the minutes which were approved as read.

Osborne gave the finan-

cial report in the absence of the treasurer. The report was filed for audit.

With no unfinished business, members discussed new business. The club's service project, 'Sowing Seeds of Kindness' was discussed.

The recipient for the March LOVE Box was decided. A report on the book sales profit was given. The club voted to

(left around the table): June Cox, Lennie Holmes, Irene Hampton, Rita Farris, Bernadette Mosby, Gladys Tucker, and not pictured Janice Corpier (her hand shows) and Mitzi Osborne (taking picture) make a donation to the (Technology and News)'. the door prize. The meetBiscoe FBC as gratitude She demonstrated differ- ing adjourned with the for the use of the ent apps on a smart EH club prayer.

Fellowship Hall for phone and a Nextbook.

After the meeting Mitzi monthly meetings. Members received a and Paul Osborne delivMembers approved of a handout about the vari- ered the LOVE Boxes to a gift for a sick member. A ous social medias avail- very grateful couple. club member applied for able. Bernadette Mosby Biscoe EHC meets the health care assistance for volunteered to present 2nd Monday at 10:30 am an extremely ill couple in the March program. at the Biscoe FBC. the community.

February birthdays Everyone is welcome to Leader Mitzi Osborne were Paulette McDaniel visit/join us for education, presented the program and Gladys Tucker. fun, fellowship and com'Tuning in to the Times Bernadette Mosby won munity service.

EMS Corner - “Cardiac Emergencies”

Dickson receives grant for Project Kourtney McIntosh, Echo Dickson, and Bobby Lott. were pictured as Dickson accepted a check for the grant she applied for and received $500 from Farm Bureau for the Hazen High School Garden Project.

Northern and Southern Districts hear plea days at Courthouses The Northern and Southern Districts heard their plea days in Des Arc and DeValls Bluff Courthouses. The pleas are as followed: NORTHERN DISTRICT Billy Joe Ingle - Eric Kennedy appointed Feb. 17, 2016. March 22 plea and arraignment.

Lawrence Humbert order mental evaluation Eric Kennedy appointed Eddie Wardwell - Eric Kennedy appointed - plea and arraignment for March 22 Daniel Powell - withdraw motion of compentcy - continued to March 22 Gerald Young - lawyer asks for jury trial - 2 day trial - Aug. 3 and Sept. 1 Alec Huffstickler - not guilty waiver of formal arraignment - pre-trial set for March 22 Paul Hood - plea not guilty - waiver arraignment - pre-trial set for March 22 Tracy Robison - 2 cases - plea day set for March 22, plea not guilty, waive formal arraignment pretrial set for March 22, bond reduced to $5,000.

Bethany Grady - guilty plea entered - 500.00 fine and 42 months supervised probation.

Anthony Shane Holland - dismissed request from prosecutor.

Courtney Dorman - 2 cases, appointed Eric Kennedy - set for March 22.

Amanda Capshaw reset for March 22 Norman Bullock - continued Vanessa Peters - $2500 fine - 30 days in sheriffs direction Prairie Co. Jail Michael Anderson - rest for March 22 Gary Williams - set for May 17 Hayden Newton - John 3:16 Ministries, appear on Aug. 16 Robert Price - reset for March 22 Michael Baker - withdraw petition for revocation, 0 balance, motion to withdraw, recusal was approved.

Clifford Earl - Eric Kennedy appointed March 22 plea and arraignment.

SOUTHERN DISTRICT

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Tricia Larkin - intimidating a juror - reset for March 21, 2016 Samuel Harris - possession of controlled substance - reset for March 21, 2016 Samantha Harrison breaking or entering, breaking or entering, theft of property, theft of property - reset for March 21, 2016 Victor Penn - theft of property, lost mislaid or delivered by mistake reset for March 21, 2016 Harold Scott - possession of firearms by certain persons - reset for March 21, 2016 Antroine Humbert domestic battering, violation of extended post conviction no contact order - reset for March 21, 2016.

Antonio Jones - theft of property - reset for March 21, 2016 Ryan Travis Booth theft of property, breaking or entering - reset for April 16, 2016 Teddy Ray Sanders delivery of methamphetamine or cocaine - reset for March 21, 2016 Patrick Hill - controlled substance, fraud or deceit - reset for March 21, 2016

Brooks Castleberry delivery of a schedule VI controlled substance, delivery of a schedule VI controlled substance reset for April 18, 2016 Jason Howell - delivery of methamphetamine or cocaine, deliver of methamphetamine or cocaine - reset for March 21, 2016 Necko Langhorn - rape, sexual assault 2nd degree - reset for March 21, 2016. Sexual Assault 2nd degree - reset for March 21, 2016.

Matt Carpenter - possession of controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia - reset for March 21, 2016.

Roberto Sanchez II - sexual assault 1st degree reset for March 21, 2016.

Dennis Reitz - probation revocation - reset for April 18, 2016 Kristopher Lee Thompson - possession of a controlled substance, possession of depressants or stimulants Malary Leigh Dulaney attempted capital murder, terroristic threatening in the first degree, intimidating a juror, a witness or informant Reset for March 24, 2016.

FINAL DAY

By Pam Padget Perhaps you think I write a lot about strokes and heart attacks, that's because both are a high rated killer among Americans and worldwide. Much research and studies go into these to make sure cutting edge care is given to the patient, both by EMS and in the hospital. I believe in keeping the public up to date on new care and treatments.

The patient that is encountered is an elderly man, who is homeless and somewhat emaciated. He is breathing, but shallow and can barely speak except for his name. He is unable to give any other information. He is pale and cyanotic (blue) about his hands, feet, and face.

Sometimes, these cases are hard to diagnose and treat in the field when you do not have a lot of information to go on.

Let take a look to see what may be going on.

The ambulance crew places a cardiac monitor on the patient to get an EKG reading and oxygen along with a device to see the oxygen saturation. Vital signs are taken, showing the blood pressure to be extremely low and a pulse of 60.

The oxygen saturation is also low and lung sounds are congested in the upper lobes. The EMS crew uses a bag-valve mask to assist his

breathing with high flow oxygen. His prescription bottles are near-by but empty. An IV is established and medications given. It is determined that the patient is having a cardiac emergency.

Cardiac emergencies include angina pain, heart attacks, and cardiac pump failure leading to circulatory collapse need rapid intervention to help return the cardiac perfusion to normal with the ultimate goal of survival. In the U.S., nearly 1.5 million suffer a heart attack each year, of these 500,000 will die! Much of the survival of patients will depend on rapid care by both the public and EMS providers, and transporting patients to the hospitals that have the resources to correctly care for the patient.

There are a wide range of cardiac emergencies that can develop into a life-threatening situation.

The maintenance of perfusion, especially cardiac perfusion, is the key to survival.

The heart, a hollow organ, is located between the right and left lung.

There are four chambers, although it is one organ it acts as two. The right side receives blood from the body and pumps it to the lungs, to receive oxygen, the left side receives blood from the lungs and pumps it back to the body, thus, the impor-

tance of profusion. The heart itself has its own circulatory system of arteries and veins. Any disease process can affect the heart either directly or indirectly, with the most common being, atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries. Many people develop circulation problems with angina attacks, either chronic or acute, and heart attacks, depending on the damage to the heart, an emergency condition may develop.

Let's see what is going on with the above patient. He has suffered an acute heart attack, based on the information that the paramedics obtained at the scene and in route. The prescription bottles, EKG, repeated vital signs have led to a direction of an acute Ml. The patient is transported to a facility that is capable of delivering the correct care. Because of multi past heart attacks, not taking his medicine as prescribed, and had no follow-up care he was difficult to stabilize after admission to the ICU. This patient was not one of the lucky ones; he succumbed the following day even with excellent care.

Please if you get anything from this article, follow your doctors orders correctly, take medications as prescribed, and always ask question of your physician.

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Page 5 - The Grand Prairie Herald - Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Prairie County Retired Teachers Meet Tuesday February 16

By Chris Weems The Praire County Retired Teachers meeting began with a devotional, “Think on These Things”,

by Helen Holloway.

Kathy Ewing, president, presided with 14 members attending.

The luncheon was provided by the Arnold Family Foundation and prepared and served by Debbie Cook, Director/Curator of the Prairie County Historical Museum and Liz Schwede.

The minutes and financial report was approved.

Vivan Novak, treasurer reported that all projects have been paid.

The Spring Conference of District VI, was announced for May 17, at second Presbyterian Church in Pleasant Valley, Little Rock.

Helen gave a report on the Retirement system in

Arkansas. It is the largest retired group in the State with 100,000 retiree's, and $8m paid a month. She also asked some questions about Black History Month. No one else knew the founder of Black History Center.

Carter G. Woodson was the founder.

The president said June is time for election of officers and for members to be thinking about it.

The next meeting will be April 19, at 1:00 pm. at El Amigo Restaurant

PC Retired Teachers had lunch before a tour of the Prairie County Museum in DeValls Bluff, Tuesday, March 16. (L to R) Lenora Murray, Emma Curlett, Bill Arnold, Sharon Arnold and Helen Holloway prepare to eat before the museum tour, conducted by Debbie Cook.

(L to R) Debbie Harrison, Kathy Ewing, Vi Gresham and Thelma Gray are ready for the tour.

Prairie County Jail Report As of Monday, February 22 at 9:00 a.m. the Prairie County Sheriff's Office had 33 inmates booked at Prairie County Jail in Des Arc, AR which included: Wallace, Byron Prince, black male, age 23, incarcerated on February 4 for failure to appear and commitment.

Humbert, Jeremy S., black male, age 34, incarcerated on February 20 for Criminal Mischief 1st and Criminal Trespass.

Whittenburg, Phineas E, white male, age 21, incarcerated on February 17 for disorderly conduct and court order.

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

Hill, George, black male, age 26, incarcerated on February 17 for possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, and hold for another dept.

Reaves, Ethan Duran, black male, age 24, incarcerated on February 21 for failure to stop and failure to appear.

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

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

Dearen, Angie M, white female, age 32, incarcerated on February 19 for failure to appear.

Dorman, Courtney D., white female, age 41, incarcerated on February 15 for possession of drug paraphernalia.

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

Gower, Morgan Taylor, white female, age 21, incarcerated on February 20 for contempt of court.

Henry, Jessica S., black female, age 33, incarcerated on February 18 for o b s t r u c t i n g

Governmental operations, possession of controlled substance and possession of drug para class A Misd.

Jackson, Jelecia, black female, age 24 incarcerated on February 20 for hold for PC hearing.

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

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

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.

Gustin, Gary Donavan, white male, age 47, incarcerated on February 17 for Viol. AR. Hot Check Law and Viol. AR. Hot Check Law. Isbell, Benjamine Ernest, white male, age 19 incarcerated on February 16 for commitment.

McIntosh, Kristopher J., black male, age 27, incarcerated on February 11 for failure to appear and failure to pay fine and cost and commitment.

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

Inmate is marked as on temporary release.

Stewart, Derrick R, black male, age 31, incarcerated on February 14 for commitment.

Teer, Larry Dee, black male, age 48, incarcerated on February 14 for failure to pay fine and cost.

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

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

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

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.

Oliver, Gregory, black male, age 48, incarcerated on February 12 for warrant service fee.

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.

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

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

(L to R) Debra Carpenter, Vivian Losak, June Whiteside and Carolyn Brakensiek, after the PCRTA meeting and lunch are ready for the guided tour of the museum.

(L to R) Kathy Ewing, Carolyn Brakensiek, Bill Arnold, and one of tour guides, Todd Minor, are ready of the part of the tour narrated by Todd. He told about the pictures of his father Calvin Minor, a musician who grew up around DeValls Bluff.

PHILLIP MAPPS Prairie County Clerk Owl Pellet Science Lab

Pictured were Ja'kobe Penn, Mary Katherine Perry, and Whitney Sayger. Sixth grade students dissected owl pellets to determine the importance of the Barn Owl in the ecosystem. We want to give a big thanks to Dr. Jeff and Mrs. Dulany for funding this lab. Photo courtesy of Tammie Lee

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Page 6 - The Grand Prairie Herald - Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Master Gardeners Receive Certificates for Work; State Flower and Garden Show Coming Up, Prairie/Lonoke Counties, Master Gardener Training Program Begins In March

New Bethel News

By Donna Kelly We had good service at church today. We had a nice crowd out.

We have a good week, John’s wound is healing nicely. Looking forward to doctor’s dismissing him over the next visits, which are March 7th.

We are sorry to hear that Roy Greenwalt has been in hospital several days. Our prayers are with him.

We were blessed to hear that Terry Taylor has surrendered to preach. We are looking forward to

having him come to New Bethel on Sunday evening the 28th to preach for us.

Our prayers are with him.

We missed Linda Loundermilk Sunday, She was under the weather with this cold stuff going around.

It was good to have John go to the church with this week-end for both services.

Johnny and Sandy came over one evening last week for a short visit.

They both have had that illness that has been

going around.

We are glad to see Tommy Martin back in church. He is still weak.

We have these nice people in our church who help us out with our crippled and weak fellows to get around. We do so appreciate them.

We have some new neighbors in our sub-division. We are glad to have them, in fact we have several moving in since last Fall.

We miss our former neighbors.

Planning and preparing for the upcoming gardening season

By Chris Weems Janet Turnage and Lonna Rhodes received certificates for more than 100 hours of volunteer work for Master Gardeners. Lonna has the most hours and Janet was second. They were the only members in Prairie County to have more than 100 volunteer hours in 2015.

Janet Turnage, president pf Prairie County Master Gardeners, presented a certificate to Lonna Rhodes for having the most volunteer hours in 2015. Then Lonna, a past PCMG president, presented the second place certificate to Janet, the other over 100 hours of volunteer work for Master Gardeners.

Amy Carroll was welcomed as a new member.

Amy attended the training program in White County.

Rhonda Betzner, secretary read the minutes, which were approved.

Linda Price, treasurer, gave the financial report that was approved.

A service opportunity was offered for February 23 at Brasfield Methodist Church. The Monroe County Master Gardeners want help to plan a Seminar “Birds and Butterflies.”

Another opportunity will be to attend a Master Gardener Training Workshop July 9, 2016, at Wheatley Civic Center by Monroe CMG. It will include a luncheon. Lori Chaplin,

author of Book of Lists is a featured speaker Friday. Janet Carson. P. Allen Smith and Carl Olson are also on the program.

The State MBG Conference will be June 2-4 at Eureka Springs.

The Prairie/Lonoke MI Training Program begins March 19 and goes through aPRIL 9. pcmg Members will do the meals Thursday, March 14, Saturdays, April 2, and 9.

The group set the date of Saturday, June 11, for the “Gardening on the Grand Prairie”, Seminar.

Other plans will be worked on at the next meeting, March 15, at 6:00 p.m., at BancorpSouth.

Ebony Events

By Clevella Mosby Ms.Cassandra Mills is reported to be feeling better following recent heart surgery.

Ms. Hannah Medlock was keeping a medical appointment recently.

Mr. Robert Curlett and Ms. Clevella Mosby attended Pastoral Anniversary Celebrations honoring Rev.

and Mrs. Braggs, held Sunday February 14, at AIC in Little Rock.

Ms. Bearnell Ross was in Stuttgart last week.

Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Owens were keeping doctor and medical appointments last week.

Sunday was a day of regular worship at our area

churches.

Visiting Mr. Herman Allen and also Mrs. Leanna Taylor was their brother Rev. Ernest Allen from Stuttgart.

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

Happy Birthday wishes to all born in February.

Mapps announced candidacy for Prairie County Clerk Phillip Mapps, a lifelong resident of the local area, is seeking the office of Prairie County Clerk.

Mapps said, “I have been retired long enough - I want to go back to work with people.”

He was born at Big Dixie east of Des Arc, McClelland community, son of the late Charles and Myrtle Mapps, and graduated from Augusta High School. He married Glenda McDonald of Des Arc in 1963. They have one son, Stephen who owns the Sno White Dairy Bar with his wife, Tanya, a registered nurse, and two grandchildrn.

The family has been active in local church and

Phillip Mapps business at Des Arc for a number of years. Mapps has been a tax consultant for 3o years and was a

local technician for the telephone company for 34 years before retiring in 2007.

Mapps was elected to the office of city recorder in 2000 and served in that office 12 years.

In announcing his run for the office of county clerk, Mapps said, “I feel confident that my work experience qualifies for the position I am seeking.”

Mapps has also proven his leadership ability having chaired the first Des Arc Steamboat Days and made it a huge annual success during his 15year tenure as chairman.

Photo courtesy of White River Journal

By Amy Greenwalt Carroll Prairie County Extension - CEA Agriculture Gardening season is quickly approaching!

I can't wait!

There are some things that we can do in order to get ready for this season. Plan and prepare are the two main things we should be thinking about at this point.

When planning for our garden, we need to think about location. Gardens can range from a container, to a raised bed, to a small plot, or to a field in size.

Environmental Preferences that needs to be taken in to consideration are: Light -Sunny (requires direct light at least 8 hours per day; prefers 10 hours per day).

Soil - Well drained (water does not stand for more than 24 hours after a hard rain). Deep (at least 8 to 12 inches of topsoil or loose subsoil; no shallow hardpan) loam (soil composed roughly of equal portions of clay and sand, with a reasonable amount of humus; good garden soils). Temperature Approximate ranges of daily mean temperature preferred for optimum growth.

Moisture Amount of rainfall or supplemental watering need-

ed for optimum growth; more for sandy soils, less for clay. Average (roughly 1 inch of water per week).

Moist (roughly 1 to 2 inches of water per week; soil should be well drained).

Soil sampling of your garden needs to be done to ensure you get started on the right foot. Results of soil tests can be used to indicate the basic fertility level of soils; soil testing does not indicate nitrogen levels due to variability. pH is the acidity or alkalinity of the soil; 7.0 is neutral, below 7.0 is acid, above 7.0 is alkaline.

Nutrient deficiencies often show there face later in the season during the reproduction stage of the plant when the nutrient is needed the most. It is always best to apply what is needed at the beginning of the season than to play catch up later.

Decide what vegetables you wish to plant. You may find it helpful to draw a garden diagram to find out if you have enough space to grow what is desired in your garden. Many new cultivars are resistant to diseases and are heavy producers.

If you have favorite cultivar that works well for you, continue to use it but you may wish to experiment with

small plantings of new cultivars. These resistant cultivars can give you the upper hand to having a better crop.

Plant rotation is important. Look back at the previous year's disease pressure on your plants.

Plant rotation will reduce the disease carry over from last year. This rotation can be from one side of the garden to another, especially if you use the same area each year. If you are using containers, it would best to change the potting soil if you saw heavy disease pressure last year.

Many factsheets and other gardening information can be found on our website at http://www.uaex.edu/yardgarden/vegetables/a-z.aspx .

The Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service offers its program to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, martial or veteran status, or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information please call Prairie County Extension Service De Valls Bluff Office 870-9982614.

2016 Pesticide Application Clinics The University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service is again hosting Pesticide Application Clinics across the delta this February and March.

The clinics will be held: " Tuesday, February 23th at the Cotton Research Station in Marianna " Wednesday, February 24th at the Rice Research Center in Stuttgart " Thursday, February 25th at the Men's Center in McGehee " Tuesday, March 8th at ASU Newport in Newport " Wednesday, March 9th at the Greene County Fairgrounds in Paragould " Thursday, March 10th at the Conway County Fairgrounds in Morrilton Registration opens at 8:30 am with large group sessions starting at 9:00.

The day will end with a free lunch. Producers

and applicators alike are encouraged to attend to gain valuable information on how to be more productive and efficient in the field. The clinics are free and there will be door prizes provided by several companies.

Session topics and demonstrations are listed below. " New herbicide technology update " Identifying percent wear in nozzles " Application tips for matching proper nozzles with chemistries " Pulse Width Modulation demonstration " Avoiding clean-out issues demonstration " Electronics in applications demonstration " Multiple spray table nozzle demonstrations Also we will be conducting FREE nozzle tests. Producers should bring a sample of nozzles from their equipment to be analyzed for % wear

(3-5 nozzles and caps).

This valuable tool has the potential to save a producer thousands of dollars in the upcoming spray season.

3 hours of CCA credit will be available.

For more information concerning these events please contact Jason Davis by phone at (501)749-2077 or email at jdavis@uaex.edu.

University of Arkansas, United States Department of Agriculture and County G o v e r n m e n t s Cooperating.

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.

Page 7 - The Grand Prairie Herald - Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Classified Ads HELP WANTED

Prairie County Conservation District is looking to hire a Conservation Technician Assistant.

Applicant needs to be in good physical health, capable of lifting up to 50lbs.

Outdoor/Indoor work.

Basic computer/ office skills required. High School diploma or GED required.

Applications can be picked up at 1600 Industrial Street in Hazen. Send resume and application to Prairie County Conservation District office by mail, in person or by e-mail at joni.gates@ar.nacdnet.net.

Please contact us at 870256-3573 ext. 3 with any questions.

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VEHICLES

To Whom It May Concern: A 2004 Chevrolet Impala VIN# 2G1WF52E549218566 was picked up on 02/01/2016 at the 190 mm on I-40 EB in Hazen, AR at the request of the Hazen Police Department.

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.

2-9-2tc To Whom It May Concern: A 1998 Volkswagon Jetta Vin # 3VWRA81H4WM198303 was abandoned on Hwy 70 West. Located at Billy’s Tire & Wrecker, 1203 Hwy 70 E. Hazen, AR 72064. Phone: 870-2554922 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

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29 Students Participated in Math-A A-T Thon, raised $4750 total

Sponsor Earlene Tenison reported that the 2016 Math A Thon participants raised $4750 from February 1 to February 17. She had 29

students participate in this year’s Math-A-Thon.

Srs. that participated were Dakota Aycock $140, Grant Boothe $300, Samuel Harper -

$40, Katie Jackson - $35, Cody Kee - $40, Chase Mauk - $180, Mitchell McCarty - $70, Daniel Randleas - $35, Sadie Shuck - $35 with a

GFWC Elsie McCain Club meets Thursday February 18

By Chris Weems Rita Farris was hostess for the GFWC Elsie McCain Club meeting Thursday night, February 18, 2016, at Murry’s Restaurant, Hazen. The meeting began with current events.

Chris Weems, president, presided and read the invitation to the District IV Spring Convention at First Baptist Church, Carlisle, March 5.

Members paid the registration fees to the treasurer, Meg Miller.

Rita Farris, secretary , read the minutes that were approved. Meg gave the treasurer report.

Besides the report about Heart month, the president reminded members of “Read Across America” on March 2.

Rita, chairman of the Conservation, gave a lesson on “How Much do we waste?” It was decided by

members that they waste more water than anything else. The next two items probably are paper products and electricity.

Other wasteful habits were listed.

The president that the Operation Smile Items will be mailed in a week or so, as soon as all the items are collected and packaged.

The next meeting will be Thursday, March 10, at Murry’s Restaurant.

Carolyn Brakensiek pins a red ribbon on Nell Pich after “pinning Meg Miller and Rita Farris, for Heart Month, a project of the GFWC Elsie McCain Club. Since heart disease is becoming a leading cause of death in women, and so hard .to detect in some victims, club members are reminded to get regular checkups of the heart. Heart Disease is not as uniform in symptons in women as in men and can go undetected for long periods of time before treatment is started, which makes it more dangerous.

total of $875. Jrs. that participated were Maverick Aycock - $172, Allie Burroughs - $50, Payton Fought $ 1 1 7 , Reese Jones - $40, Leah Miller - $40, Abby Rounsavall $490, Ketrina Wallace - $112, Lucas Walker - $35, Zachary White - $50, Faith Young - $265 with a total of $1371.

Sophomore participants were Logan Dulany $700, Elizabeth Foot $100, Madison Sickle $194, Grant Shelman $100, Whitney Strohl $100, Luke VanHouten $125, Brayden Williams -

$53, Landon Williams $87 with a total of $1459.

Freshman participants were Lainey Wallace $1010 and Riley Miller $35 with at total of $1045.

The Top 15 Fundraisers that will get to go on St. Jude Trip are: Lainey Wallace - Top Fundraiser - $1010, Logan Dulany $700, Abby Rounsavall $490, Grant Boothe $300, Faith Young - $265, Madison Sickel - $194, Chase Mauk - $180, Maverick Aycock - $172, Dakota Aycock - $140, Luke Vanhouten - $125, Payton Fought - $117, Ketrina Wallace - $112,

Whitney Strohl - $100, Elizabeth Foot - $100, and Grant Shelman - $100.

Mrs. Tension would like to say a Big Thank You for making this year a record breaking fundraiser for Math A Thon. The amount raised has exceded the $4,000 mark. I will release the final amount and final student names that participated on Friday.

She says that the students have brought in bigger amounts than in the past. Only 24 students thus far has raised this great amount.

Thanks to all.

Jr. High Quiz Bowl Places 2nd at State, Harper named MVP

The Hazen Junior High Quiz Bowl team competed in the State Junior High Finals tournament at Mayflower on February 20, 2016. Hazen received 2nd place. Hazen also had the MVP of the State tournament. The MVP was Ross Harper. Ross was also placed on the All Tournament Team. Team members competing at state were: (l to r) Coach-Tammie Lee, Eddie Ross, Jackson Shelman, Drake Jones, Angela Hoover, Ross Harper, Kaylyn Cannon, Carter Mealler, Jocelyn Romero-Dawson, and Gunnar Lott.

Grand Prairie Center to Host Arkansas Arts Center Children's Theatre Production of How the Camel Got His Hump Stuttgart,, Ark. - The Arkansas Arts Center Children's Theatre on Tour will perform How the Camel Got His Hump at Riceland Auditorium of the Grand Prairie Center on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 9:30 a.m.

Children's Theatre on Tour is part of the State Services program at the Arkansas Arts Center, the state's premiere center for visual and performing arts with a renowned collection of international art. This event is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Stuttgart.

There is no charge for students, however, there is a $5.00 per adult ticket price.

"The Children's Theatre on Tour brings the magic of the theatre to thousands of children and families across the state," said Arkansas Arts Center Executive

Director Todd Herman.

"Every year, their per-

formances wow the audiences and create extraordinary theatre experiences that educate, challenge and inspire young people and their communities."

The AACCT's production of How the Camel Got His Hump is directed

by Bradley Anderson. It was adapted for the stage

by Keith Smith, based on the story by Rudyard Kipling. Costumes are designed by Cathleen Gleason. How the Camel Got His Hump tells the story of the lazy camel who has not yet earned his hump. The horse, the dog and the ox plead with him to do his part, but the camel can't be swayed and just says "humph!" That is until the Djinn of all the Deserts rolls in on a cloud of magic dust and the camel finally learns a valuable lesson about

hard work and cooperation.

Children's Theatre on Tour has been travelling around the state throughout the 20152016 school year, performing The Toymaker's Apprentice (Nov. 10-Dec. 18, 2015), Apollo: To the Moon, Oct. 13, 2015 March 18, 2016) and will wrap up the touring season with How the Camel Got His Hump (March 29-May 6, 2016). The 2015-2016 season is sponsored by the Roy & Christine Sturgis Charitable Trust and Target.

For more information on the Arkansas Arts Center Children's Theatre on Tour, contact Jessica Wright, Sr. Education Specialist: 501-396-0350 or jwright@arkansasartscenter.org. For more information about this event,

contact: Renee Robison, Executive Director, Grand Prairie Center, 870-673-4201, Ext. 1896, rrobison@pccua.edu.

GENERAL INFORMATION Contact: 501-372-4000 Location: Arkansas Arts Center - 9th and Commerce, Little Rock, AR 72202 Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Closed Monday & Major Holidays Arkansas Arts Center programs are supported in part by: the City of Little Rock; the Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau; the City of North Little Rock and the Arkansas Arts Council, an agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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