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Community Events Calendar

Hazen/DeValls Bluff, Prairie County, Arkansas

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

First Snow of Winter and 2016 causes slippery roads

Tuesday January 19

Hazen Book Club and Recipe Swap at Hazen Public Library 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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

Wednesday January 20

HHI Meeting at 11:00 a.m. at Prairie County Annex Building, Des Arc Friendship Luncheon at DVB United Methodists Church 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m

Thursday January 21

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

Monday January 25

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

Hazen High School

Tuesday January 26

Adult Bingo at Hazen Public Library at 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

PC Democratic Women, Murry’s Restaurant at 6:00 p.m.

Center Point Volunteer Fire Association Annual Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at 2982 N. Anderson Rd.

Thursday January 28

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

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

Murry’s Restaurant Prairie County Library Board Meeting at 5:30 p.m. at Hazen Public Library

Monday February 1

Chamber of Commerce Meeting at BancorpSouth at 6:30 p.m.

Biscoe City Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m.

Thursday February 4

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

Monday February 8

Hazen Chapter #5 EOS Meeting at 6:15 p.m.

Tuesday February 9

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

Thursday February 11

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

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Traveling to and from Hazen on Monday, January 18 was tricky and slippery due to the unforeseen snow that blanketed the main highways, secondary streets and interstate early Monday morning. The Hazen Police Department urged everyone to stay home if all possible to the continuous wrecks caused by the slick roads. Rick Wiggin’s Auto and Wrecker Service and Billy’s Body Shop and Wrecker Service were busy all morning due to the wrecks. One vehicle was seen outside of Hazen in the ditch after loosing control of the vehicle from the patches of snow and ice before you get to Riceland, thankfully the driver was unharmed and able to be pulled from the muddy ditch, not sure on the details of all the other drivers that were in wrecks in other places. Pictured above is Highway 70 traveling to Carlisle next to Riceland in Hazen. The road was covered in snow and ice patches. See more pictures on Page 8

DeValls Bluff Council Approved 2016 Budget, discussed donations to purchase a 1936 City Fire Truck

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

Present were Mayor Kenny Anderson, Treasurer/Recorder Thelma Gray and Aldermen Jackie Adcock, Richard Henry, April Anderson, Arbie Nesbitt, Alice Metcalf and Bill Arnold.

The council approved an ordinance to accept the proposed 2016 budget. An ordinance was also approved to amend the 2015 budget as required by the state..

Fire Chief Doyne Martin reported 8 First Responder calls, 1 structure/grass fire, 1 car wreck , 2 meetings and training for 17 firemen.

Martin also reported that someone wants to buy the old non-working fire truck for $500. He said that everything that can still be used has been removed from the truck and the department has no need for it.

The council approved the sale. Chief Martin told the council that Dennis Blagg wanted to discuss a 1936 city fire

truck he owns that was on property he bought from a former city alderman about 12 years ago. The city has previously talked about buying the truck by paying Mr. Blagg storage fees for keeping it on his property.

Mayor Kenny Anderson asked Dennis Blagg how much he wanted for the truck. Blagg said he had figured $2.00 per day times the number of years the truck had been stored at his property and it came to close to $10,000.Mayor Anderson

stated that he would really like to see the city buy the truck to have for historical display, parades, etc..

Alderman Alice Metcalf stated that it would be great to have the truck but the money is just not available right now so the Fire Department Committee, who had discussed the matter at their meeting, recommends not buying the truck at this time. Mr. Blagg said he has offered the truck to the city at a reasonable price several times and this would be

the last time.

City Attorney Mike Stuart recommended putting the matter on hold for 3 months so the city could look for grants and donations to purchase the truck. Mr. Blagg agreed but made it clear that after 3 months the matter was dead and he would do something else with the truck.

The council will be accepting donations for the antique fire truck beginning immediately.

For donation information, contact City Hall.

Quorum Court Holds First Meeting of 2016, discussed status of new Prairie County Jail

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

Present were Judge Mike Skarda, Prosecuting Attorney Tim Isaac, Secretariat Sharon Brown, Deputy County Clerk Rhonda Cheshier and Justices Buddy Sims,

Bobby Willeford, Eddie Ciganek, Dennis Tipton, Matt Sterling, Doyle Sullins, Lawrence Holloway, Mary Sue Roe and Ronnie Eans.

Judge Mike Skarda reported that he had met with Keith Knupp to assess work on the Des Arc Library building. He said hopes that major

work will begin soon.

Skarda stated there really wasn’t much to report this month. Skarda introduced Phyllis Worley who is running for Prairie/White District Court Judge.

Worley stated her qualifications and intentions and thanked everyone for allowing her to speak.

Sheriff Gary Burnett reported that the new jail is totally up and running.

He said the transition has been smooth and everyone is happy. Burnett stated that the new employees are doing a good job and there is still one position open. He said everyone is working together until it is filled. Sheriff Burnett also reported that the Arkansas State Police had donated an electronic fingerprint scanner to the department. He had 3

people trained to use the machine at a cost of $560 per person.

County Assessor Jeannie Lott asked for appropriation of $8500 for the completion of the GIS mapping project and $21,280 for the balance of the property value re-appraisal.

She stated the funds are available.

The court approved the appropriation of funds.

United States between May 14, 1607 (founding of Jamestown, VA) to the end of World War II in

From Arkansas", "Arkansas's Role in World War I", "The Flood of 1927", and "General

school in Arkansas and must have been a resident of Arkansas for at least one year. Send a completed application and your essay to Seven Generals Camp #135, P.O. Box 409, Helena, AR 72342 by March 1. Last year's winner was Scout Mauch from Desoto School in Helena.

Hazen School, grades Annual Historic Scholarship 9-1 12, will be spon Contest Announced soring a St. Jude The Arkansas Division September 1945.

Patrick R. Cleburne" to of the Sons of Confederate Essays must be a mini- name only a few.

Math-A A-T Thon Event Veterans announces their mum of 1,000 words, Applications can be annual General William typed and double-spaced downloaded from the to Raise Funds for D. McCain Scholarship on plain white 8 1/2" by Arkansas Division Sons of Award. The scholarship of 11" paper. The primary Confederate Veterans $500 will be awarded to consideration for judging w e b s i t e St. Jude Children's the 11th or 12th grade the essays will be based www.arkansasSCV.org. student with the best on historic content. Past Eligible students include essay on any topic of winning entries included, any student attending a Research Hospital Southern history in the "My Favorite General public, private, or home This event is sponsored

by Hazen Schools and will be held February 1-12, 2016. By sponsoring participants of the event, you will help raise funds for the world's premier pediatric cancer research center. These funds will help St. Jude in its ongoing fight against childhood catastrophic diseases. St. Jude has been ranked #1 pediatric oncology hospital by Parents magazine.

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

You may also donate online at www.mathathon.org "Our goal in holding this event is to help find cures for cancer and other life threatening diseases thru more research with funds that are raised from this very worthy project," said Mrs. Tenison, coordinator for the high school event.

Most teachers have offered great incentives to

the students who at least raise $35 in donations. We really appreciate all of the help and encouragement of the teachers and faculty for their support in the fundraiser. We have great teachers and faculty.

They know the importance of a good heart as well as a great mind.

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

Thanks for your faithfulness in years past and for your generosity this year.

Mrs. Earlene Tenison Math-A-Thon coordinator for Hazen High School

Miss South Arkansas Pageant on Jan. 30 Baby, Tiny, Petite, Junior and Young Miss South Arkansas youth pageants to be held on Saturday January 30, 2016 at the Grand Prairie Center Auditorium in Stuttgart. . These are an open pageant and open to all residents in the state of Arkansas.

These pageants will precede the Miss Grand Prairie and Miss Grand Prairie Outstanding Teen pageants scheduled for later that day at the Grand Prairie Center and will be a fundraiser pageant to benefit the preliminary pageants to Miss AR and Miss AR

Outstanding Teen.

Age divisions: Baby (012 months) Tiny (13-23 months), Petite (2-4 years), Junior (5-8 years) and Young (9-12 Years).

All contestants will compete in Formal pageant dress. We will have no formal rehearsal, but the doors open at 1pm to allow contestants to practice on stage if they wish.

Applications can be picked CenterStage Dance, Studio Allegro and Maynard & Co in Stuttgart, or you can find the forms on the Little Miss Stuttgart Facebook page and the Miss Grand Prairie Facebook page.

Center Point Fire Association Annual Meeting The Center Point Volunteer Fire Association will have an annual meeting on Tuesday, January 26 at 6:30 p.m. to elect officers at 2982 N. Anderson Rd. All members are invited to attend.

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Obituaries John McNeil John L. McNeil, 80, of Des Arc passed away Monday, January 11, 2016 at White C o u n t y M e d i c a l Center in Searcy, Arkansas. Born August 21, 1935 in Hickory Plains, Arkansas, he was the second of eight children of the late Norman and Ora (Tippitt) McNeill.

John enjoyed being associated with farming and worked his summer breaks from school on the Bell farms at Hickory Plains rice fields. What some called drudgery, was interesting and fun for John.

He especially enjoyed gardening and for years, he and his mother had a garden at Hickory Plains. When she moved to town, he continued to garden providing fresh vegetables for his family as well as many friends and neighbors. He was proud of his garden and when health problems prevented him from gardening alone, he teamed up with Leon Tucker. He was fond of saying that “the two of them made one good hand.” People who knew them were not too sure they made a whole hand. When he didn’t make a garden last year, the family considered that was the acid test that confirmed his health problems.

John was a retired teacher and coach. He taught in several Arkansas schools and in Maryland. He met his wife, Joyce, while teaching in Little Rock during the integration crisis. When the schools there closed, he went to Maryland where friends had invited him to come up and hunt and fish with them. But he wanted to hunt and fish in Prairie County, so to Prairie County they moved. John taught math at Des Arc while Joyce stayed at home with their first child, Patrick. Two years later, she became school librarian and worked there until retirement. John was proud of his students, especially those in his advanced math class Some of his former students would be surprised to know the glowing reports he related about them. He kept up with them after high school and college and when they excelled at something, he was proud as a peacock.

John enjoyed all sports, especially high school sports. He was assistant coach for a while in both football and basketball. He remained interested and kept up with athletes he had worked with.

He loved his Lord and served as Deacon for many years at the First Baptist Church in Des Arc. He taught a men’s Sunday

School class at the church and also at the nursing home. He loved to sing and during a transition period, he was music director at the church.

John was a great husband, father, grandfather, and a good neighbor. He is leaving a void that will be hard to fill in the community, the church and family.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Joyce Holt McNeil; one son, John Patrick McNeil (Rose) of Hickory Plains; one daughter, Johna Cook of Blytheville; one brother, Mike McNeill (Willie) of Hickory Plains; two sisters, Lela Mae Rogers (Don) and Margaret Hansmann of Des Arc; four grandchildren, Shawna Cook of Des Arc, Aaron Cook of Jackson, Tennessee, Megan Smith (Bobby) and Katie McNeil of Hickory Plains; three great grandsons.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Jerry McNeill and Gene McNeill; two sisters, Norma and Mary Louise McNeill.

Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, January 14 at First Baptist Church in Des Arc with the pastor, Rev. Melvin York, and Bro. Eddie Addison of Lakeside Missionary Baptist Church, officiating. Burial was in Hickory Plains Cemetery by Garth Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Bob Childers, Wayne Tucker, Donald DeVore, Leon Moon, Bobby Graham, Leon Tucker and Condary Johnson, active; Jerry Bynum, Herndon Barnes, Kay Garth, James Bradford and Jay Burns, honorary.

Robert Steinmetz Robert Keith Steinmetz, 63, formerly of Stuttgart, died Jan. 4. Survivors are daughters, Dawn Rone (Micah) of Portageville, Mo., and Shannon Steinmetz-Levey of Hazen; grandchildren, Zach Steinmetz, Connor Levey and Ella Rone; cousin, Tommy Craig (Karisa) of England. Memorial services were 11 a.m. Saturday at Lone Tree Cemetery, Stuttgart.

Marylin Kelly Marylin Jeanne Kelly, 80 of Carlisle, died January 13, 2016. She was a homemaker and a resident at Des Arc Nursing Home. Marylin is survived by six daughters, Pamela Shanks, Cathy Kirk, Tammy Kendrick, Kimette Carpenter, Cindy Underwood and Gina Martin; two sisters, Ellie Kelly and Dianna Mertz; one brother, Keith Kelly; 20 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.

She was preceded in death by one daughter, Malinda Barnes.

Arrangements by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen.

Eathel Neal Eathel Neal, age 98, widow of Fredrick Eugene Neal, died Monday, January 11, 2016 at ClaClif Nursing Home in Brinkley. She was born on July 23, 1917 in Dark Corner, Arkansas, to the late Lee and Mary May Wilhite. Eathel was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Clarendon and enjoyed doing crafts. She is survived by, three sons, Charles Neal of Hot Springs, Gary (Loretta) Neal of Clarendon, Michael (Renee) Neal of Clarendon, three daughters, Betty Bridges of Strawberry, Alice (Fred) Bryant of Olive Branch, MS, Sherry (Jimmy) Baxter of Clarendon, 18 grandchildren, 48 greatgrandchildren, 33 greatgreat-grandchildren.

Eathel was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a daughter, Lela Jean Lambert, brother, Thomas Jefferson Pullins and sisters, Winnie Mae Miller and Nora Wilhite.

Visitation was 10:00AM with services at 11:00AM, Thursday, January 14, 2016 at First Assembly of God Church in Clarendon.

Burial was in Shady Grove Cemetery by Bob Neal & Sons Funeral Home of Clarendon.

Darrell Horton Sr. Darrell E. Horton Sr., 71, of Greenbrier, formerly of Stuttgart, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2016, at Conway Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Horton was born August 18, 1944, in Hazen to Thomas Randolf and Ida Damen Horton. He attended DeValls Bluff High School and was retired from Arkla Gas. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He loved hunting, fishing and spending time with family, especially his grandchildren.

Mr. Horton was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving from 1962-1966.

He served as a boiler technician on the destroyer USS Stoddard which provided security escort for aircraft carriers and provided artillery support for ground forces while patrolling in the Gulf of Tonga.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Dennis Horton; and his sister, Brenda Brigham.

Survivors are his wife of 52 years, Helen Taylor Horton; two sons, Darrell Horton Jr. and wife Pam of Conway and Randy

Horton and wife Amanda of Greenbrier; two grandsons, Zach Horton and Jake Horton; and two stepgrandchildren, Emla Holsted and John Holsted.

Funeral services were 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at Turpin Funeral Home chapel with visitation one hour prior to service time.

Burial followed the service in DeValls Bluff Cemetery.

The family requests memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.

Fred Schaefer Surrounded by his family, Fred Schaefer, age 74, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 11, 2016. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Brinkley, retired from farming after 50 years and served on the Riceland Foods Board of Directors, the Riceland Foods Eastern Arkansas Advisory Board and the Bank of Brinkley Board of Directors. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Cooper Schaefer, son, Clay and Nikki Schaefer of McCrory, daughter, Audra Lyn Bailey of Farmington, grandchildren, Ellyn Rose Bailey, Morgan Nichole, Cayla Beth and Cole Henry Schaefer and sister, JoAnne Files of North Little Rock. Visitation was at 5:00-7:00PM, Wednesday at Bob Neal & Sons Chapel in Brinkley.

Services will be 2:00PM, Thursday at First Baptist Church in Brinkley.

Burial followed at Hunter Cemetery. Memorial may be given to Brinkley First Baptist Church, 215 W. Elm St., Brinkley 72021

Dr. Patrick Harrison Dr. Patrick Edward Harrison, Sr., age 93, passed away at his home in Brinkley on F r i d a y , January 8, 2016. The son of the late Zal Bobele and Nell Jane Harrison, Dr.

Pat was born in Blytheville, Arkansas on July 28, 1922. He was a member of the Brinkley Presbyterian Church, and a retired dentist. He served on the Airport Commission, the Brinkley Rotary Club, the Claude Sims American Legion Post and volunteered with the Boys Club. In his spare time, Dr. Pat was an avid golfer and member of the Brinkley Country Club ,he also enjoyed building model airplanes and duck hunting.

Dr. Pat is survived by two sons, Pat Harrison of Cosby, TN, Dr. Mike Harrison and wife Mary of Hot Springs, one daughter, Virginia "Jenny" Harrison of Brinkley and grandchildren, Michael, Stephen, Kevin and Kristen Harrison, and 2 greatgrandchildren.

Visitation was at 5:307:00PM Friday January 22, 2016 at Bob Neal and Sons Funeral Home in Brinkley. Funeral services were 11:00AM, Saturday, January 23, 2016 at the Brinkley Presbyterian Church. Interment was in Oaklawn Cemetery in Brinkley.

Beverly Lamb Beverly Ann Lamb, age 48, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2016 in Clarendon. A daughter of James and Margaret (Penny) Harn, she was born on February 13, 1967 in Savannah, Georgia. Prior to moving to Clarendon in 2014 she and husband Billy lived in Cabot.

She is survived by husband: Billy Lamb, Jr; son: Billy Lamb, III; daughters: Christina Lamb (Clarendon), Sherina Lamb (Gaylord, MI), Tiffany Lamb (Alpena, MI); brothers: Jamie Harn (Ellabelle, GA), Gerald Harn (Florida); Sisters: Sherrie Rucker (Savannah, GA), Brandy Holborn (Somerville, TN); and 6 grandchildren.

Services are pending at this time.

Jaiden Friffie-Bozarth Jaiden Blayne Griffie-

Bozarth, infant son of Amanda Griffie and Jarrod Bozarth passed away January 15, 2016.

He was born December 23, 2015 in Stuttgart, AR. He is survived by his parents; grandparents Bobbie Mannis, Kevin Griffie (Valerie), and Donna and Bobby Bozarth; great grandparents Robert and Mabel Griffie and Roy (Tammy) Mannis; three uncles Baylar Griffie, Mathew and Justin Bozarth; one aunt Shannon Simpson; great great grandfather, William E. Griffie, Sr. and a host of cousins. Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m.

January 17 at Cedarcrest Memorial Gardens by Essex Funeral Home.

Harvey Freeman Harvey Freeman age 82 passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2016 in Brinkley. A son of Harvey and Ora (Stokes) Freeman, he was born in Longview, Texas on March 6, 1933.

After graduation in 1951 from Carrolton High School in Texas he continued education at the North Texas College and Memphis State College.

He served three years in the US Navy with duty time on bases located in California, Florida and Tennessee. A working career included 25 years as an electrical engineer for the Yale Industrial Products in Forrest City.

Harvey and Doris Fitts were married in 1952 and after leaving military life settled in Brinkley and have remained residents through the years.

Immediate family that remain are wife: Doris Freeman; son: Mike (Billinda) Freeman; daughters: Cindy (Don) Sheffer, Linda (Bubba) Hoggatt, Johnnie Depriest, and Sherry Weaver; 12 grandchildren – 20 great grandchildren and a host of extended family & friends.

Visitation: 10:00 AM Services 11:00 AM both Friday January 15 at Bob Neal Funeral Home – Brinkley Oaklawn Cemetery.

Legal Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PRAIRIE COUNTY, ARKANSAS SOUTHERN DISTRICT IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF NO. NO. 59SPR-15-21 WARREN N. DOSS, DECEASED LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 3636 HIGHWAY 63 DEVALLS BLUFF, ARKANSAS DATE OF DEATH: FEBRUARY 11, 2014 NOTICE An instrument dated June 12, 2008 was on the 29th day of October, 2015 admitted to probate as the

Last Will and Testament of the above named decedent and the undersigned have been appointed executor thereunder. A contest of the probate of the Will can be effected only by filing a petition within the time provided by law.

All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate.

Provided, that claims for injury or death

caused by the negligence of the decedent shall be filed within six (6) months form the date of the first publication of the notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in such estate.

This notice first published the 13th day of January, 2016.

Executor: Charles Berry 10015 Silver Creek Road Dallas, TX 75243 ATTORNEY FOR ESTATE: William Reed Attorney at Law England, Arkansas 72046 Arkansas Bar No. 76103

Cox of Cox, Sterling, McClure & Vandiver, PLLC, 8712 Counts Massie Road, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72113, has filed a Complaint against you seeking a monetary judgment.

A copy of the Complaint and Summons shall be delivered to you or to your attorney upon your request.

This lawsuit involves a Petition to Quiet Title for the following lands located in Prairie County, Arkansas: Part of the Northwest Quarter (NW ¼) of the Northwest Quarter (NW ¼) of Section 12 Township 3 North, Range 4 West, lying South of the Cache River, LESS AND EXCEPT the land formerly owned by Vinton Cazer. (hereinafter "Tract 1") A parcel of land lying in the Northwest Quarter (NW ¼) of the Northwest Quarter (NW ¼) of Section Twelve (12), Township Three (3) North, Range Four (4) West, beginning at the Northwest corner of Section 12, T3N, R4W, and running South on the West line of said Section 12 666 feet to the point of beginning, thence North 68° East 469 feet to the low water mark of Cache River; thence South 23° East 246 feet along Cache River bank; thence South 68° West 634 feet to the West line of the said Section 12; thence North 236 feet to the point of beginning. At the time of the survey, declination of 5° and 30' East of North

was used. LESS AND EXCEPT the following Tract: A parcel of land lying in the Northwest Quarter (NW ¼) of the Northwest Quarter (NW ¼) of Section Twelve (12), Township Three (3) North, Range Four (4) West, beginning at the Northwest corner of Section 12, T3N, R4W, and running South on the West line of said Section 12, 875 feet to the point of beginning, thence North 68° East 200 feet; thence South 87 feet; thence South 68° West 200 feet; thence North to the point of beginning. At the time of the survey, declination of 5° and 30' East of North was used. (hereinafter "Tract 2") You are also notified that you must appear and defend by filing your Answer or other responsive pleading within thirty (30) days of the date of the first publication of this Warning Order; and in the event of your failure to do so, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint as circumscribed by the laws of this state, and you will be forever barred from answering or asserting your interest.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal as Clerk of the Court on this 28th day of December, 2015.

Vanessa Peters by: Gaylon Hale Prairie County Circuit Clerk

Legal Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PRAIRIE COUNTY, ARKANSAS 1ST DIVISION LARRY D. HALL and DOROTHY LANE, husband and wife; CHRIS CUMMINGS and LESLIE CUMMINGS, husband and wife; KEARNEY M. BLALOCK and VADA L. BLALOCK, husband and wife; PETITIONERS V. CASE NO. CV-15-33 STEVE W. JAMESON and TANJA JAMESON, husband and wife; VINTON CAZER and VERA CAZER (deceased), husband and wife; Spouse, Heirs, and Assigns of Vinton Cazer; Spouse, Heirs, and Assigns of Vera Cazer; L.W. CAZER (deceased) and MARY CAZER (deceased), husband and wife; Spouse, Heirs, and Assigns of L.W. Cazer; Spouse, Heirs, Assigns of Mary Cazer; DR. DAN STAPLES (deceased) and ETHA STAPLES (deceased), husband and wife; Spouse, Heirs, and Assigns of Dr. Dan Staples; Spouse, Heirs, and Assigns of Etha Staples; CARA BETH CAZER, a single person; Spouse, Heirs and Assigns of Cara Beth Cazer; WILLIAM KEITH CAZER, a single person; Spouse, Heirs, and Assigns of William Keith Cazer; CLAUDINE C. HURN and ROY HURN (deceased), wife and husband; Spouse, Heirs, and Assigns of Claudine C. Hurn; Spouse, Heirs, and Assigns of Roy Hurn;

RALPH CAZER (deceased) and MARTHA H. CAZER (deceased), husband and wife; Spouse, Heirs, and Assigns of Ralph Cazer; Spouse, Heirs, and Assigns of Martha H. Cazer; DALTON RAY DAVES and TARESA CAROL DAVES, husband and wife; Spouse, Heirs, and Assigns of Dalton Ray Daves; Spouse, Heirs, and Assigns of Taresa Carol Daves; DAMON WAYNE CALLAWAY (deceased) and MELINDA ANN CALLAWAY (DAVIS), husband and wife; Spouse, Heirs, and Assigns of Damon Wayne Callaway; Spouse, Heirs, and Assigns of Melinda Ann Callaway (Davis); JOHN COURTLAND LEWELLEN (deceased) and MALINDA SUE LEWELLEN, husband and wife; Spouse, Heirs and Assigns of John Courtland Lewellen; Spouse, Heirs and Assigns of Malinda Sue Lewellen; SIDNEY STOUGH a single person; Spouse, Heirs, and Assigns of Sidney Stough; ROBERT M. PHILLIPS (deceased); Spouse, Heirs and Assigns of Robert M. Phillips; THE ESTATE OF R. MICHAEL PHILLIPS, KIMBERLY S. PHILLIPS, ADMINISTRATOR; Spouse, Heirs, and Assigns of R. Michael Phillips; Spouse, Heirs, and Assigns of Kimberly S. Phillips, Administrator; and any person, entity, or organization claiming any right, title, interest, or any ownership or claim in and

to Part of the Northwest Quarter (NW ¼) of the Northwest Quarter (NW ¼) of Section 12 Township 3 North, Range 4 West, lying South of the Cache River, LESS AND EXCEPT the land formerly owned by Vinton Cazer.

DEFENDANTS WARNING ORDER TO: VINTON CAZER and VERA CAZER (deceased), husband and wife; Spouse, Heirs, and Assigns of Vinton Cazer; Spouse, Heirs, and Assigns of Vera Cazer; L.W. CAZER (deceased) and MARY CAZER (deceased), husband and wife; Spouse, Heirs, and Assigns of L.W. Cazer; Spouse, Heirs, Assigns of Mary Cazer; DR. DAN STAPLES (deceased) and ETHA STAPLES (deceased), husband and wife; Spouse, Heirs, and Assigns of Dr. Dan Staples; Spouse, Heirs, and Assigns of Etha Staples; CARA BETH CAZER, a single person; Spouse, Heirs, and Assigns of Cara Beth Cazer; WILLIAM KEITH CAZER, a single person; Spouse, Heirs, and Assigns of William Keith Cazer; CLAUDINE C. HURN and ROY HURN (deceased), wife and husband; Spouse, Heirs, and Assigns of Claudine C. Hurn; Spouse, Heirs, and Assigns of Roy Hurn; RALPH CAZER (deceased) and MARTHA H. CAZER (deceased), husband and wife; Spouse, Heirs, and Assigns of Ralph Cazer; Spouse, Heirs, and Assigns

of Martha H. Cazer; DALTON RAY DAVES and TARESA CAROL DAVES, husband and wife; Spouse, Heirs, and Assigns of Dalton Ray Daves; Spouse, Heirs, and Assigns of Taresa Carol Daves; DAMON WAYNE CALLAWAY (deceased) and MELINDA ANN CALLAWAY (DAVIS), husband and wife; Spouse, Heirs, and Assigns of Damon Wayne Callaway; Spouse, Heirs, and Assigns of Melinda Ann Callaway (Davis); JOHN COURTLAND LEWELLEN (deceased) and MALINDA SUE LEWELLEN, husband and wife; Spouse, Heirs and Assigns of John Courtland Lewellen; Spouse, Heirs and Assigns of Malinda Sue Lewellen; SIDNEY STOUGH a single person; Spouse, Heirs and Assigns of Sidney Stough; ROBERT M. PHILLIPS (deceased); Spouse, Heirs and Assigns of Robert M. Phillips; THE ESTATE OF R. MICHAEL PHILLIPS, KIMBERLY S. PHILLIPS, ADMINISTRATOR; Spouse, Heirs, and Assigns of R. Michael Phillips; Spouse, Heirs, and Assigns of Kimberly S. Phillips, Administrator.

You are hereby notified that the Petitioners, Larry D. Hall and Dorothy D. Lane, husband and wife; Chris Cummings and Leslie Cummings, husband and wife; Kearney M. Blalock and Vada L. Blalock, husband and wife, whose attorney is Cade L.

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ASU-B Beebe: Career Expo Set for March 8

Hwy 86 Band . . .

Highway 86 Gospel Singers band will be performing at Hamilton Missionary Baptist Church on Saturday night, January 30 at 5:00 p.m. at Hamilton Missionary Baptist Church at 4362 Hamilton Loop in Carlisle, AR. Singers are Ronnie Parham, Ronnie Lovelady, Sam Carlyle, J.W. Carter and recent addition Bill King. Also find them at Hamilton Missionary Baptist Church every Saturday before the 5th Sunday of the month. To request the band for performances, contact Ronnie Lovelady. Refreshments will be after the performance.

BEEBE, Ark. – Arkansas State University-Beebe invites local and statewide employers to participate in the annual Career Expo for spring 2016 to be held on Tuesday, March 8, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Owen Center Gymnasium.

Career and Transfer Services Coordinator Jason Henry encourages employers to bring displays, handouts, employment applications, and company literature. “The ASU-Beebe Career Expo is a well-publicized event, is free of charge, and there is no cost for parking,” said Henry. The deadline for employer registration is Friday, February 26.

“The mission of the

Career Expo is two-fold: we want to showcase the incredibly talented students from our 70+ degree programs to area employers and we want area employers to know ASUBeebe and its career service office values them,” said Henry.

The purpose of the Career Expo is to connect companies with highly qualified candidates for employment. Employers will have the opportunity to publicize positions that are currently or often available with their companies. In addition, students, alumni, and community members will have the chance to fill out applications, submit resumes, and learn about participating organizations and their employ-

ment needs.

Currently registered employers include Ace Hardware Corporation, Arkansas Rehabilitation Services, Arkansas State Police, Cantrell Drug Company, City of Sherwood, COOL 104.7 KFLI, Home Instead Senior Care, The Heritage Company, Little Rock SCORE, Lowes, Pulaski County Special School District, Regions Bank, SubTeachUSA, Verizon, and the White River Area Agency on Aging.

Employers that have positions available, or those that would like to reserve a free booth at the Career Expo, may call the Student Success Center at 501-882-8906 or email Jason Henry at jmhenry@asub.edu.

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 Bazaar of Bad Dreams by Stephen King Hitler’s Last Days by Bill O’Reilly Crippled America by Donald Trump America the Beautiful

by Ben Carson Wyoming Rugged by Diana Palmer Hold Me Close by Megan Hart Taming Madam M by Allison Hobbs Ashley Bell by Dean Koontz Precious Gifts by Danielle Steel The Lake House by Kate Morton Blessing by Lyn Cote Tricky Twenty Two by Janet Evanovich The Guilty by David Baldacci Foreign Affairs by

Stuart Woods Make Me by Lee Child Truth or Die by James Patterson A Cold Creek Christmas

by Raeanne Thayne The Christmas Joyride

by Melody Carlson Christmas on Candy Cane Lane by Sheila Roberts DVDS

Inside Out Terminator Genisys Ant-Man Pixels The Walking Dead Season 1 Descendants The Gift Southpaw Vacation She’s Funny That Way Pay the Ghost Selfless Shaun the Sheep The Man from Uncle Ricki and the Flash Duck Dynasty Season 8 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. Also the DeValls Bluff Public Library is now open Tuesday and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., closed from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. for lunch.

ASU-B Beebe: Fall Chancellor’s and Vice Chancellor’s Lists BEEBE, Ark. – Two hundred fifty-three students earned academic distinction during the Fall 2015 semester at Arkansas State University-Beebe.

Students named to the Academic Chancellor’s and Vice Chancellor’s Lists were announced by Dr. Ted Kalthoff, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.

Students with 15 credit hours or more completed during the semester must have a 4.0 grade point average to be named on the Chancellor’s List.

Students included on the Academic Vice Chancellor’s List must have a 3.5-3.99 GPA. The lists are composed of students attending classes at Beebe, Heber Springs, Searcy, and the Little Rock Air Force Base campus locations.

CHANCELLOR’S LIST Area students named to the Chancellor’s List were: Carlisle – Brandon Mckiever and Brittany Swears Des Arc – Cameron Fisher and Abigail York DeValls Bluff – Veronica

Booth and Shanna Childress Lonoke – Joshua O'bannon and Terry Taykowski VICE CHANCELLOR’S LIST Area students named to the Vice Chancellor’s List were: Carlisle – Kelsey Harrison Des Arc – Ashton York Lonoke – Hannah Hamric, Helen Helms and Taylor Marshall For more information, call 501.882.3600 or visit the ASU-Beebe website at www.asub.edu

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Grand Prairie Quilt Society held monthly meeting on Jan. 13

By Marsha Heien The Grand Prairie Quilt Society met January 13 at the Stuttgart Public Library with 11 members and one guest, Laurie Eason from New Jersey.

Glenda opened the meeting with the thought for the day...."You know you are a quilter if "Fat Quarters" are not the heaviest part of your body." Happy New Year to everyone.

Happy

Birthday greetings were extended to Betty and Ta m m i e . . . H a p p y Birthday! The December minutes were read and approved. Ann handed out new 2016 member rosters including 2 new members...Alean Burton and Cindy Jones.

Welcome Alean and Cindy!

OLD BUSINESS: Registration is still open for the Country Quilt Camp at Cross Heirs on

June 17-19, 2016. Please call Marsha at 870-6731430 to register and for more information.

Members and non-members are welcome. If you like to sew, or do crafts, come spend the weekend in the country with us in June.

Glenda suggested we make teaching dolls for Arkansas Childrens Hospital at our next Sit 'n Sew in April. More will

Southern Paramedic Service Pioneers Statewide Radio-O Over-IInternet Communications State grant monies support first responders’ communications during a mass casualty incident Brinkley, Arkansas: Thanks to the State of Arkansas trauma system’s grant monies for EMS, Southern Paramedic Service is breaking new ground in mitigating the State’s radio communications challenges.

Currently there is weak radio signal strength in rural areas and the current trauma communications system, AWIN is vulnerable to becoming overwhelmed by multiple users during a mass casualty incident.

To that end, Southern Paramedic Service recently purchased three, Link Communications IPR 5000 in-ambulance Internet over radio radios for its Van Buren County operations and located the laptop-housed Link

Communications software at the company’s Arkansas Emergency Dispatch communications center. Should the AWIN system fail, Southern Paramedic Service ambulances and the Arkansas Emergency Dispatch center will be able to relay information to other first responders and the State’s receiving hospitals.

Allen Usrey, Southern Paramedic Service’s operations manager says, “ Due to the AWIN statewide communications system exposed vulnerability during the last mass casualty incident and because our company is so involved in the trauma system and response to MCIs, we felt we should do what we could to back-up the AWIN system.

Now our ambulances can communicate with dispatch from virtually anywhere in the

State. Because the communications center’s Link Internet-over-radio software is housed on a laptop, it is therefore mobile.

The communications software can be moved to anywhere we need it.”

Additionally, during an MCI, the incident commander can summon a Link IPR5000 ambulance to anywhere in the state to ensure communications redundancy.

The new radio technology allows for secure global push-to-talk communication with Global PTT technology. It can operate over cellular 3G/4G/LG, satellite or any IP network. An advanced GPS receiver provides vehicle tracking, history and FR coverage mapping. The radio allows the IPR5000 to act like both an IP radio and a conventional two-way radio, all in one package.

Sherrye and the School Memories quilt she made for her daughter. be discussed about this in mighty handy during this February. cold weather...Thank you, NEW BUSINESS: Sherrye!

Time to elect new offiLaurie demonstrated a cers...the current officers method of creating curves graciously accepted anoth- from 2 square blocks simer term...thank you Ann ilar to the Cathedral and Glenda!!

Clara Window block. Everyone Dobson of the library staff oohed and aahed at how addressed the group wel- simple it was, but how difcoming the quilt society ficult it looked. Laurie as an official library pro- made it look simple, so we gram. hope our attempts will be SHOW AND SHARE: successful.

Ann showed a new type Several members of quilt binding finished brought "treasures" for the with the blanket stitch on Treasure Table. This will the sewing machine. be a regular feature each Glenda had her finished month.

If you have Diversity scrap quilt top something you would like made of 1410 pieces. to share...books, quilt Sherrye displayed a magazines, fabric, School Memories T-shirt etc....bring it for the quilt she made for her Treasure Table. daughter.

Marsha announced that Sherrye also surprised she would like to have a everyone with a door quilt day at the museum. draft-stop pillow to take This will be sometime this home...which will come in Spring or early Summer,

Prairie County Livestock Producers Reminded to Report Forage Losses

by Feb. 1, USDA LFP Covers Eligible Grazing Losses Due to Drought and Wildfire (HAZEN, Ar), Jan. 15, 2016 - Prairie County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Archie Haynes reminds livestock producers who suffered grazing losses that occurred throughout 2015 due to drought or wildfire that they have until Feb. 1, 2016, to report their losses and to enroll in the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP).

LFP provides compensation to eligible livestock producers who suffered grazing losses for covered livestock due to drought on privately-owned or cash-leased land or fire on federally-managed land. Producers in Prairie County are eligible to apply for 2015 LFP benefits on small grain, native

Agenda for Hazen City Council AGENDA 6:00 P.M. JANUARY 21, 2016 CITY HALL 1.

Call to order 2.

Roll Call 3.

Approve the meeting's minutes 4.

Standing committee reports & department head reports a.

Phillip Foot b.

A s h l e y Loudermilk c.

Bradley Taylor 5.

Old Business 6.

New Business a.

Ordinance No. 471- 2016 Budget 7.

Announcements 8.

Adjourn

pasture, improved pasture, annual ryegrass or forage sorghum.

Livestock producers are encouraged to contact the Prairie County FSA Office with any questions regarding specific forage crops that are eligible.

"Prolonged drought or wildfire conditions have created a need for livestock disaster assistance programs in Prairie County," said CED Haynes. "I encourage all affected livestock producers to contact the Prairie County FSA Office to schedule an appointment to enroll in the program before the Feb. 1 deadline."

Livestock producers must complete the LFP application and required supporting documentation no later than Feb. 1, 2016, for losses that occurred throughout 2015. Producers who already have appointments scheduled require no additional action to meet the deadline.

Eligible livestock includes alpacas, beef cattle, buffalo, beefalo, dairy cattle, deer, elk, emus, equine, goats, llamas, poultry, reindeer, sheep or swine that have been or would have been grazing the eligible grazing

Public Notices The cut off date to register to vote is January 29th, if you wish to vote in the March 1st Primary Election.

land or pastureland.

For more information about LFP, contact the Prairie County FSA Office at 870-255-3573. To find a local FSA office, v i s i t http://offices.usda.gov.

Visit www.usda.gov/disaster to learn more about FSA disaster assistance programs.

To learn more about USDA's disaster assistance programs, contact the Prairie County USDA Service Center or visit the USDA Disaster Resource Center website.

In a continuing effort to better serve the public, USDA partnered with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and other disaster-focused organizations to develop the central resource for disaster related materials. This knowledgebase is a collection of disasterrelated resources that are powered by agents with subject-matter expertise.

The new Disaster Resource Center website and web tool now provide an easy access point to find USDA disaster information and assistance.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender. To file a complaint of discrimination, write: USDA, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 202509410 or call (866) 6329992 (Toll-free Customer Service), (800) 877-8339 (Local or Federal relay), (866) 377-8642 (Relay voice users).

Glenda's Diversity scrap quilt made with 1410 blocks.

on a Saturday.

Her grandmother's handmade quilt frame was donated to the museum several years ago. Her grandfather made the frame sometime in the early 1900's.

A quilt will be set into the frame, and everyone will be welcome to come quilt and add some stitches to the quilt.

More will be discussed about this later.

Marsha received this note from Lydia at the P l a n t a t i o n museum...."The Plantation Agriculture Museum State Park will be jumpstarting The Stitching Circle for the New Year on Saturday, January 23rd. This event will be held at the Museum every fourth Saturday afternoon of each month, from 1-3 p.m.

On the 23rd, we will be meeting inside the main museum due to the floors being waxed in the Heritage Resource Center.

This event is Free.

Choose any needle art of interest and join the group for a fun day of historic lessons, discussion, and various ongoing projects including: tatting, crocheting, quilting, cross stitching, and more.

Beginners and advanced are welcome. Bring your own supplies and materials.

Connecting the threads of our past expands the heritage of our future. These events may be subject to change."

The members then settled down for some serious sewing and visiting.

Machines whirred, and scissors snipped, and the thread flew.

Everyone stopped for their sack lunch at noon with many tales shared of their adventures since the last meeting.

After lunch everyone got back to work with problems presented and solutions offered on the different projects. As the day drew to a close, machines were packed up and goodbyes exchanged.

The next meeting will be February 10 at 9:30 at the library. See you there!

Lonoke/Prairie Master Gardeners holding training classes-d deadline to register is Feb. 5 Do you like to dig in the dirt? Or maybe you’ve always wanted to grow a garden or a flower bed but really don’t know where to start: maybe you’ve had a garden and weren’t happy with your results.

Or perhaps you have horticultural expertise to share, would like to make new friends and provide volunteer service in your community.

The Master Gardener program may be just what you need! Master Gardeners is a volunteer organization directed by the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service.

Lonoke and Prairie Counties each have an active Master Gardener organization.

These groups are responsible for beautification projects in Cabot, Lonoke, Scott, Des Arc, Hazen and DeValls Bluff.

With all the projects, there is always room for one more pair of willing hands--but you have to be trained to be an official Master Gardener!

To become a Master Gardener, you must complete a forty (40) hour training session.

The Spring training will be held at the

Cooperative Extension Service office in Lonoke on Saturday, March 19; Thursday, March 24, Saturday, March 26, Saturday, April 2; Thursday, April 7 and Saturday, April 9.

Saturday sessions will run from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., and Thursday sessions will run from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Applications for the training session are being taken at this time.

Enrollment will be limited to twenty participants, who, following training and receipt of the Master Gardener certification, are committed to donating 40 working hours and pursuing 20 additional learning hours in the county Master Gardener program.

Training begins with instruction on basic botany, principles of horticulture, soils and fertilizers, irrigation, pest control and pesticide use.

Other training sessions include: vegetable production, home fruit produc-

tion, landscaping and lawn care.

Cooperative Extension Service professionals, horticulture professionals and other specialists in their field will conduct the training.

A fee of $85.00 covers books, other training materials and lunch or supper. The deadline for applying is Friday, February 5, 2016.

For details contact the Lonoke County Extension office at 501-676-3124 or the Prairie County office at 870-998-2614.

Janet Turnage is president of the Prairie County Master Gardeners and Bonnie Moody is president of the Lonoke County Master Gardeners.

The Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to all persons without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected class.

Petrus Auto Sales

on Park Ave in Stuttgart would like to welcome Bart Clayton to our sales team. Bart was born and raised in Hazen, AR and now resides in Almyra, AR with his wife Tara and daughter Tali. Join us in welcoming Bart and his family back to the community.

Contact Bart @ Petrus Auto Sales 607 S. Park Ave. Stuttgart, AR 72160 Cell 501-626-1327 rbclaytonjr@yahoo.com

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Peter Rabbit Tales Family Series Show at East Arkansas Community College in Forrest City Forrest CityEast Arkansas Community College presents the Family Series performance of Peter Rabbit Tales™ on Sunday, March 6th at 3:00 p.m. in the EACC Fine Arts Center. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, January 19th.

In celebration of Beatrix Potter’s 150th birthday a n n i v e r s a r y , Enchantment Theatre brings her captivating stories to life in Peter Rabbit Tales™.

“The Tale of Peter Rabbit” has enchanted young audiences for over one hundred years with the exploits of a charming hero, who, going against his mother’s wishes, has adventures in Mr. McGregor’s garden.

Potter created an instant classic with the little blue-coated rabbit who many recognize as both a boy and rabbit, wild and civilized, and who has become an icon of childhood since he first hopped out of the pages of the beloved story book and into children’s hearts.

Based on three of Beatrix Potter’s tales including The Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Tale of

Benjamin Bunny, and The Tale of Mr. Tod, Enchantment Theatre in collaboration with Frederick Warne and Company and Penguin Books UK present the theatrical version of Peter Rabbit Tales™.

Using fantastic masks, whimsical puppets, gorgeous scenery and original music, the magical, marvelous world of

Beatrix Potter™ will come to life on the EACC Fine Arts Center stage.

In the production, Potter’s adored characters Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny escape from Mr. McGregor, outfox Mr. Tod, and rescue the Flopsy bunnies from the disagreeable badger, Tommy Brock.

When Benjamin’s children disappear, he asks his

Ebony Events

By Clevella Mosby Ms. Rita Bracy is at this writing a hospital patient hopes she’s home and feeling better soon.

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

Ms. Ruby Thomas was honored by her family with birthday celebration, all enjoyed food drinks and birthday cake; a wonderful time was had by all.

Condolences extended to

Ms. Marva J. Robinson at the passing of her son; Mr. Kevin Robinson. Services were held Saturday, January 16 at Fellowship Baptist Church in Des Arc, Rev. Russell Penn Jr., pastor.

Visiting family and friends and here celebrating her grandmother’s birthday was Ms. La’Rona Brown from Texas.

Mr. Robert Curlett and Ms. Clevella Mosby were

in Carlisle last Friday afternoon visiting Mr. Oscar (Trig) Curlett Jr., who is doing well following surgery. Hope he’s out and about soon.

Sunday was a day of regular worship at our Community and area Churches.

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

Happy Birthday wishes to all born in January.

Arkansas crop production down for most 2015 commodities LITTLE ROCK - Overall production numbers for most Arkansas crops fell in 2015 compared to the previous year's record yields, and wet weather was the prime suspect, said Scott Stiles, extension economist for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.

The National Agricultural Statistics Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Tuesday issued its Crop Production 2015 Summary and for Arkansas, growers saw decreases in acres harvested, average yield and total production in corn, cotton, long grain rice and soybeans. In 2014, corn, rice and soybeans all saw record high yield numbers.

"We had more than 707,000 acres of prevented planting," Stiles said.

"Given the weather we had, that makes perfect sense."

BY THE NUMBERS CORN -- Arkansas corn production fell almost 20 percent, from about 99.1 million bushels to about 80.5 million. Nationally, the crop dropped 4 percent from 2014 production numbers. Corn was harvested from 445,000 acres, down 16 percent from last year. Yield was estimated at 181 bushels per acre, down six from the previous year's record high.

COTTON -- Arkansas

cotton production dropped 40 percent to 475,000 bales, a record low.

Nationally, cotton production dropped 21 percent from 2014. Acres harvested dropped to 205,000 acres, down 40 percent from the previous year, and an all-time low. The crop yield was estimated at 1,112 pounds per acre, down 33 pounds from the previous year.

SORGHUM - The state's grain sorghum production experienced a gain of 169 percent to about 43.1 million -reflecting the 167 percent increase in acres planted over 2014 to 440,000. Stiles said that as market prices for grain sorghum have collapsed over the last year, growers were likely reduce their sorghum acreage back to 2014 levels, when growers harvested 165,000 acres of the grain. Sorghum yield was pegged at 98 bushels per acre, up one bushel from 2014.

SOYBEANS -- Arkansas soybeans did not meet NASS forecasts of another record year for yields, fell slightly from 2014 in acres harvested, average yield and production.

Growers produced about 155.3 million bushels of soybeans, down 2 percent from adjusted 2014 numbers. Nationally, soybeans production increased slightly. Yield was estimated at 49 bushels per acre, down a half bushel from the previous year's

record high.

RICE -Overall Arkansas rice production, which includes both long grain and medium grain rice, fell 16 percent from 2014 numbers to 94.3 million hundredweight.

While medium grain rice increased from 214,000 acres harvested in 2014 to 240,000 acres, long grain rice dropped about 20 percent from about 1.27 million acres to about 1 million acres harvested in 2015. Nationally, rice production fell 13 percent from 2014.

Jarrod Hardke, extension rice agronomist for the division, said that although production has fallen, and U.S. rice stocks are reportedly the lowest they've been in eight years, the commodity price will likely continue to remain relatively low, and will not likely change Arkansas growers' current decisions regarding acreage allocations one way or the other.

"We're probably looking at about the same projection number we had for last year - which we didn't fulfill because of the weather," Hardke said.

"But 1.5 million acres is probably a reasonable projection going into this year."

For more information on crop production, visit www.uaex.edu or contact your county extension office.

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers all its Extension and Research programs and services without regard to 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.

cousin Peter Rabbit to help him find the bun-

nies. Peter thinks he has had plenty of adventures in his time as he remembers his youthful escapades in Mr. McGregor’s garden. As the cousins reminisce about their past adventures, their friends, Squirrel Nitkin, Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, Jemima Puddle-duck and Mrs. Tittlemouse, gather to encourage Peter on his one last quest.

Based in Philadelphia, Enchantment Theatre Company has produced original theater for children and families since 2000. The company presents only original work based on classic stories from children’s literature, using its signature blend of masked actors, pantomime, magic, largescale puppets, and original music. Enchantment Theare has toured its original productions all

over the world. Building more than 30 years of theatrical experience of its artistic directors, Enchantment has quickly become known for high quality imaginative productions, not only in its home city but throughout the United States and the Far East.

Tickets for Peter Rabbit Tales™ are $14.50 and go on sale Tuesday, January 19th.

Tickets may be purchased online at www.eacc.edu, by calling 870-633-4480, ext. 352, or in person at the Fine Arts Center Ticket Office. Group discounts are available and save 20%. The EACC Fine Arts Center is located at 1700 Newcastle Road in Forrest City right off I40, forty miles from Memphis. Stay connected to the EACC Fine Arts Center on Facebook (EACCFineArtsCenter).

Good Sam Mallards Officers for 2016 Installed

By Lenora Murray The Good Sam Mallards camping club held their first meeting of 2016 at Dondi's White River Princess on January 14, with 24 members and guests present. The group's perfect attendance included members Tommy and Shirley Blackwell, William and Martha Hosto of Ulm, Danny and Juanita Hutchison of Biscoe, David and Lenora Murray of Hazen, Harold and Joyce West of Beebe, and Pat Collier, Joe and Sherry Hoffpauir of Stuttgart. Guests attending were Gino and Kathy Morrison, Doyle Sullins, Mary Smith, Ray and Norma Wiliford , Andrea and Glen Prislovsky, J.D. and Lawrence Henley and grandson Grant.

Attendees started the evening with 20 questions about Mallard camping experiences while munching on party favors of various flavored Hershey kisses .

Everyone then enjoyed Dondi's famous buffet or delicious menu items of steamed frog legs or

steaks.

The business meeting began with our main item :the installation of officers by the Arkansas Good Sam Area 4 Directors J.D. and Lawrence Henley. This year's officers will be: David Murray- President, Tommy Blackwell -VicePresident, Sherry HoffpauirTreasurer, Shirley BlackwellSecretary, Pat CollierWagonmaster, and directors Danny Hutchison, Joe Hoffpauir and William Hosto. The next meeting will be Feb. 12 at El Canaveral in Stuttgart. The Wests will host our first campout for 2016 on March 10-13 at Cane Creek State Park.

New president David Murray reminded members to send their service hours to our secretary. He also mentioned members need to get ready for the statewide Spring Rally in April, which will include a dutch oven cooking competition. We sang Happy Birthday to past president Danny Hutchison. We closed with a rousing game about Arkansas towns provided by Pat Collier.

Prize winners of the contest were Joyce West and Danny Hutchison.

President David Murray again thanked the Henleys for conducting our officer installation for 2016.

The Good Sam Mallards is a chapter of the Arkansas Good Sam Club. We promote the use and enjoyment of recreational vehicles and outdoor fellowship among members through campouts, trips and group activities. Members share a love for travel, camping, games, eating out and fellowship , and also support local charities and participate in community service.

The Arkansas Good Sam Club is the state affiliate of the national Good Sam Club for recreational vehicle owners. For more information about the Mallards, contact president David Murray 870255-3679. For information about the state organization, contact Area 4 directors J. D. and Lawrence Henley 501-749-3254 or. check out the website www.arkansasgoodsams.c om.

Prairie County Jail Report As of Monday, January, 18 at 10:30 a.m. the Prairie County Sheriff's Office had 2 inmates booked at Prairie County Jail in Des Arc, AR which included: Washington, Earl, black male, age 47, incarcerated on December 28, 2015 for criminal mischief - 1st.

Craig, Ashley Antwan, black female, age 28, incarcerated on January 12 for failure to appear.

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

Grady, Bethany Ann, white female, age 24, incarcerated on December 17, 2015 for theft of property and theft of property.

Green, Stephanie Darlene, white female, age 35, incarcerated on January 14 for hold for another department.

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

Johnson, Delissa, white female, age 45, incarcerated on December 29, 2015 for failure to appear and commitment.

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.

Walker, Dominique C, black female, age 33, incarcerated on January 8 for failure to pay fine and cost.

Whittaker, Allie Dawn, white female, age 18, incarcerated on January 14 for contempt of court.

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

Clark, Ronnie Lee, black male, age 59, incarcerated on January 6 for failure to appear and commitment.

Dilworth, Joseph, black male, age 61, incarcerated on January 12 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.

Hicks, Daniel Eathan, white male, age 50, incarcerated on January 15 for failure to appear and drinking on highway.

Myers, Marc Anthony, black male, age 28, incarcerated on January 17 for driving on suspended D.L., speeding, criminal impersonation, obstructing Governmental Operations, poss control substance with intent to deliver, possession of drug paraphernalia, unlawful use of driver license.

Odom, John R., white male, age 28, incarcerated on January 12 for driving on suspended D.L., no

license plate and failure to pay fine and cost.

Thomas, Antonio, black male, age 32, incarcerated on January 4 for commitment.

Williams, Thornell A., black male, age 30, incarcerated on January 14 for commitment.

Humbert, Mandrell, black male, age 34, incarcerated on January 6 for battery domestic - 3rd degree and parole violation.

Newton, Hayden Grant, white male, age 23, incarcerated on January 4 for theft of property.

Earl, Clifford, black male, age 55, incarcerated on December 15, 2015 for probation violation.

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.

Dobbins, Tony, white male, age 29, incarcerated on January 7 for failure to appear.

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.

Palton, Mario Markell, black male, age 22, incarcerated on November 3, 2015 for possession of controlled substance, failure to pay fine and cost, driving on suspended D.L., driving without insurance and commitment.

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School Choice Matters for Arkansas's Families

By Andrew R. Campanella When it comes to K-12 education, America's parents want more choices.

In fact, almost two thirds of parents - 64 percent say they wish they had more options for their children's education.

In a society where Americans choose practically everything, from the brands of coffee they drink in the morning to the types of cars they drive, it is understandable that parents are demanding more of a say in where they send their children to school.

Parents understand that with greater options come better results for their children. Every child is unique, with distinctive interests and learning styles. Moms and Dads know that a school that might work for one student might not be a good fit for another.

In many states, Arkansas included, lawmakers have taken action to provide a more diverse variety of school choices for families.

From January 24-30, millions of Americans will

Andrew Camanella raise awareness about the review the six different importance of school choice types of education options at an unprecedented available to their children.

Arkansans can choose 16,140 events - including 107 events in Arkansas. traditional public schools These events are planned for their kids, and the to coincide with National state allows parents, with School Choice Week, the some limitations, the abillargest celebration of ity to choose traditional opportunity in education public schools outside of their existing school zones. in US history.

For families in the This process is called open Natural State, National enrollment, or public School Choice Week pro- school choice.

The Natural State also vides a good opportunity to

EMS Corner - “Children and Meds”

By Pam Padget Whenever EMS crews respond to child emergencies many things cross their minds. Am I prepared for whatever I find once I reach the scene or hopefully, it is an over anxious Mom. Child overdoses can be scary for families and stressful because they blame themselves. But, children have a way of getting into things, even though they have been taught not to. "Curiosity killed the cat", so to speak. Pediatric poisonings can be caused by one dose of adult medications.

Take a look at your pills, both over-the-counter and prescription; see how many look like candy. We have a poster that shows the pill in relation to candy, to a child they look the same. Poison Control Centers across the country took 400,000 call in 2013 related to children accidentally taking medications not meant for them, with over SO per cent between the ages of one and two.

The good news is that most of these are not lifethreatening and are managed over the phone by poison control. However, certain adult medications can cause death or severe illness when taken by small children. Many mimic more common, less severe conditions and other can have delayed effects until it is too late.

No single article, or even text book, can prepare EMS providers with all the types of poisonings. A

few will be mentioned here. Take heed; secure all of your medications out of reach of curious children.

Hypoglycemic medication, used by many people with diabetes, works by lowering the blood sugar. One pill can cause a severe drop in blood sugar of a child, effects can by immediate or take more than eight hours to develop so medical help is necessary. Symptoms of this may be vague if developing over a long period of time. Certain drugs used to treat high blood pressure can cause severe, life-threatening symptoms such as cardiogenic shock after a small ingestion. Altered level of consciousness, along with low blood pressure and slow heart rate are also symptoms.

Opioids and their effects are well known to EMS providers and in injectable form provide pre hospital pain control.

They come in many oral forms or transdermal that make it easy for small children to ingest. If a transdermal patch is swallowed it can continue to secrete medication for several days.

Depending on the pill and dose, a single pill can produce profound respiratory depression or respiratory arrest. Watch for changes in mental status, off balance, and nausea or vomiting.

Antidepressants, such as tricyclic drugs are no longer given at first for

depression, but they are still used for other conditions and may be prescribed for nerve pain or migraine headaches.

Again, a single dose can be fatal for a small child.

Almost any antidepressants can be fatal causing seizures and cardiac complications.

It is impossible for EMS providers or physicians to know all the types of overdose and the specific treatments for each one.

Poison control centers take many calls from frightened parents to seasoned physicians caring for complex ingestions.

Many symptoms of poisoning are similar to other more common pediatric illnesses and conditions making diagnosis and treatment difficult at times. KEEP ALL MEDICATIONS OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. When visiting friends or family make sure their medications are secure and don't forget your purse. The nearest poison center can be reached at 800-222-1222.

Keep the number posted near a phone or in your purse or billfold. Call the poison center if you suspect a child has gotten into some type of poison, pills or otherwise. They would rather you call and it is nothing than have a child die or be severely injured. If you suspect your child has ingested a pill or any poison, call 911 and request the nearest EMS at once, time can be important.

State Capitol Week in Review From Senator Jonathan Dismang LITTLE ROCK – The enormous Powerball prize generated record sales of lottery tickets in Arkansas and increased income for college scholarships.

However, legislative leaders said they would take a long term view of the program’s finances and be cautious about any attempt to raise scholarship amounts.

Arkansas voters approved a measure to create the lottery scholarship program in 2008, and the first round of scholarship awards were $5,000 a year for students at four-year universities and $2,500 a year for students at two-year colleges.

Revenue from the lottery peaked in Fiscal Year 2012, but the initial popularity has faded and ticket sales have dropped off. The legislature has had to lower scholarship amounts to maintain the financial integrity of the program. The most recent reduction was in the 2015 regular session, after the director of the Higher Education Department warned that the program would soon have a negative balance.

Beginning with the 2016-2017 school year, freshmen who qualify will receive $1,000 and if they maintain their grades they will get $4,000 as sophomores, $4,000 as juniors and $5,000 their senior year. Students at two-year colleges will get $1,000 their first year and

$3,000 their second year.

To maintain their scholarships once they’re in college, students must take a minimum number of hours and maintain a 2.5 grade point average.

High school students entering college for the first time must have a minimum composite score of 19 on the ACT standardized test.

According to the state Higher Education Department, awards fell off between school year 2014 and 2015 from about $113 million to about $100 million. In both years from 35,000 to 36,000 students received awards.

The income boost from the sales of Powerball tickets is welcome, but key legislators don’t expect changes in scholarships anytime soon.

The Senate chairman of the Lottery Oversight Committee said that he wanted to examine lottery trends over an 18 month or two-year period before considering possible increases in scholarship amounts. The Speaker of the House was similarly cautious in comments to the press.

Normally the sale of Powerball tickets in Arkansas is about $2 million a month, but the recent record prize heightened interest. People who don’t usually buy lottery tickets decided to purchase them because of the publicity.

On the Saturday before the draw-

ing, $4.4 million in Po w e r b a l l tickets were sold in Arkansas. That was a record until the Wednesday of the drawing, when $5.9 million in tickets were sold.

The current fiscal year just passed the halfway mark and already more Powerball tickets have been sold than during all of last fiscal year.

HIGHWAY PROJECTS The state Highway Commission opened bids on 25 highway and bridge projects. If the bids are approved, their estimated cost will be $283.3 million.

The largest single project, estimated to cost almost $78 million, is to replace the Interstate 40 bridge over the White River. It will take about two years to complete, according to the contractor who submitted the low bid.

A spokesman for the Highway and Transportation Department said that traffic would continue to cross the existing bridge while the new bridge is being built, but would be affected once the new bridge has to be connected to the existing lanes of I-40.

About 26,000 vehicles a day use the White River bridge over I-40 and more than half are large trucks.

allows for the creation of public charter schools, which are tuition free public schools that are given the freedom to be more innovative.

Magnet schools, which focus on themes such as math, science, technology, and the performing arts, also exist.

In addition, Arkansas is one of 41 states with a tuition-free online academy, allowing students to go to school entirely online.

Of course, parents in Arkansas can also send their children to private schools, and the state offers assistance, either in the form of scholarships or tax deductions, to qualifying families.

Finally, parents have the freedom to educate their children in the home - and more parents are homeschooling their children than ever before.

Parents who are not happy with their children's current schools, or would

like to explore their options, should use January to consider the alternatives available to them. Families can use National School Choice Week as an opportunity to visit schools, ask lots of questions of teachers and administrators, and talk with other parents to find a school that may be a better fit.

Starting the school search process in January, rather than waiting until summer break, means that parents have more options available to them.

Why is this process important?

In addition to ensuring greater peace of mind, research has demonstrated that when parents actively choose the schools their children attend, or choose to educate their children in the home, high school graduation rates increase dramatically.

A student with a high school diploma will, over

the course of his or her life, earn more than a quarter million dollars more than a student who has dropped out. High school graduates are far less likely to be incarcerated, and are six times more likely to participate in community and civic affairs, than individuals without high school diplomas.

Most importantly, though: school choice matters because every child in America has potential.

Today's students are tomorrow's leaders, and together, we must do everything possible to prepare them for success.

----Andrew R. Campanella is president of National School Choice Week, the nation's largest annual celebration of opportunity in education. A recognized expert on education reform, Andrew lives in Blue Mountain Beach, Florida.

Warfield Concerts to present talented Frankie Valli tribute band Special to The Helena World Performing hundreds of shows to sold-out audiences across the country, the cast of “Let’s Hang On” will appear in Helena-West Helena next week performing mega hits made classics in the 60s by Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons!

America’s number one Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons tribute show will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, in Lily Peter Auditorium at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas (PCCUA).

Let the talented cast of this excellent tribute band take you down a music

journey highlighting the heyday of one of the most popular groups of all time.

With its sensational sound and smooth dance moves, "Let’s Hang On" will recreate such mega hits as “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” and “Walk Like a Man.” This high-energy and professional stage production is presented by a 10piece musical group including four male singers, two female artists, and four musicians.

Each Warfield concert is presented at 7:30 p.m. in Lily Peter Auditorium located at Phillips Community College of the

University of Arkansas in Helena, unless otherwise stated. Download your tickets from our website a t www.warfieldconcerts.co m. Tickets are also available at the Phillips County Chamber of Commerce and the Tourist Information Center.

This series of concerts, all free, is made possible through a bequest by the late S.D. Warfield, the Warfield patrons, and the corporate, business, agency, and foundation contributors. For more info, call the Chamber of Commerce at (870) 3388327

It is estimated that Americans use the highway system to make 90% of all trips. And close to 70% of all our nation’s goods are transported by trucks on our highways.

Making sure our infrastructure can support our growing needs is a costly endeavor. Currently, the majority of highway funding in Arkansas is supported by taxes on fuel.

Fuel consumption continues to decline due to more efficient vehicles.

Severance tax on natural gas exploration and fees for driver’s licenses also support our roadways.

You will likely be hearing more about the current shortfall in highway funding over the next several weeks. The Governor has stated publicly that he intends to call an Extraordinary Session to address highway funding as well as healthcare reform. House and Senate leadership have both indi-

cated they would like to see these issues addressed in separate sessions. We will have a clearer indication on the timing of the potential sessions as we approach our Fiscal Session set for April 13.

In the meantime, we encourage Arkansans to review the findings by a working group created by the Governor last summer.

The Governor’s Working Group on Highway Funding is composed of members of the Arkansas House and Senate transportation committees, designees from integral state agencies and commissions, and individuals that have knowledge of the transportation and finance industries. This group of stakeholders first met in June 2015 and began meeting monthly in August 2015 to begin developing strategies to increase highway funding in the state.

In their final report the group recommended a variety of options to increase revenue. These recommendations include everything from raising fuel taxes to redirecting existing general revenue to highways.

The report states that $110 million is needed in the next three years to address the Highway and Transportation Department’s most critical needs. The report also states the department will need an additional $150 million in six to nine years to address localized traffic congestion and reduce the number of weight restricted bridges and highways.

The House live-streamed the meetings of the working group.

If you are interested to see how they came to their findings you can watch the meetings by visiting the Video Library on our website at www.arkansashouse.org.

Consumer Alert NURSING HOME CHECKLIST

From Attorney General Leslie Rutledge LITTLE ROCK – Moving a family member into a nursing home or assisted living facility is a big, and sometimes scary, step. Your loved one deserves respectful and safe care, and you are placing your trust in caregivers and the facility you choose. But how do you know which choice is right for your family?

Attorney General Leslie Rutledge issued today’s consumer alert to educate Arkansans about questions and items to consider when selecting a facility and to alert them to a new checklist created by her office to support families with this difficult decision.

“Families have to consider the type of care their loved one would receive, the amenities of the facility and so much more,” said Attorney General Rutledge. “This can be very overwhelming, but my office has compiled an easy-to-use checklist to help determine which facility best accommodates your loved ones’ needs.”

Attorney General Rutledge released the checklist that includes

the following questions family members should consider when choosing a nursing home facility: Is the needed level or specialized care available?

What equipment do they have for patient safety?

Is the noise level comfortable?

Is the staff polite and respectful?

Are licensed professionals available 24/7?

Does the facility complete background checks on staff members?

Is storage space available for the residents?

Are residents allowed to bring personal belongings?

Does the facility accommodate special diets?

Is preventative care available to patients, like flu shots or hearing and vision tests?

Do they invite residents and family to care-plan meetings?

What about planned activities for residents?

For a complete list of questions, go to ArkansasAG.gov/Seniors o r Pinterest.com/ArkansasA G. The Medicaid Fraud

Control Unit of the Arkansas At t o r n e y General’s office investigates and prosecutes violations of State and federal law involving Medicaid providers and the abuse or neglect of nursing home residents. Physical abuse or neglect includes anything from striking to sexually assaulting a resident, to withholding necessary and adequate food, physical care or medical attention. Additionally, Medicaid fraud occurs when Medicaid providers use the Medicaid program to obtain money they are not entitled to by billing for services not rendered, double billing and more.

To report Medicaid fraud or abuse or neglect in nursing homes, call the Attorney General’s Medicaid fraud hotlines at (866) 810-0016.

For more information about other consumerrelated issues, call the Arkansas Attorney General’s office at (800) 482-8982 or visit ArkansasAG.gov or facebook.com/AGLeslieRutled ge.

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Buses can be seen at the football field parking lot.

The Hazen School District reserves the right to refuse any and all bids.

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Civil War Column

By Ron Kelley Over the past five years there have been numerous new finds in the way of research on the topic of the Civil War in Arkansas. Diaries have been made public for the first time. A closer review done on the official records. Transcriptions of a multitude of newspaper articles and editorials.

These and countless other new media have shed light on many questions that, until recently, little was known.

One of the most important questions asked prior to and during the 150th commemoration concerned the causes of the Civil War. In Arkansas, as a researcher, I have seen that there can not be one answer; blanket statements do not do the topic justice. As we set the clock back 155 years ago, we get a picture of Arkansas and that picture is bleak. As a state heavily reliant upon the lucrative cotton trade, Arkansas' livelihood was threatened by the election of an abolitionist president Abraham Lincoln.

The abolitionist party to which he belonged was the newly-formed Republican Party.

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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.

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1861 began with what has been dubbed "The Little Rock Arsenal Crisis". Known by Civil War historians in Arkansas, the relatively little-known affair was a tipping point in Arkansas politics and was nearly the site of the first shots of the Civil War. The story begins when Lincoln secures the presidency of the United States as the sixteenth president in November 1860. Immediately, and apparently out of the clear blue, a Federal artillery unit arrived at the Little Rock Arsenal, which had been abandoned for years.

Recap: Arkansas was a slave state and Lincoln did not appear on the ballot in 1860. Lincoln is elected and seemingly the Federal government sent government troops to garrison a Federal arsenal left abandoned for many years all of a sudden. To the average Arkansawyer in 1860, this would have been seen as overreaching and unnecessary and at the very least intimidating to be sure.

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First Snow of the year makes a dreary holiday

Lady Hornets and Hornets host games against Augusta on January 12 at Hornet’s Nest