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Community Events Calendar

Hazen/DeValls Bluff, Prairie County, Arkansas

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Rain, Ice and Snow covered most parts of Arkansas

Tuesday January 26

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

PC Democratic Women, El Amigos, Hazen 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.

Central Arkansas Regional Solid Waste Management District Meeting at 9:45 a.m. at CAPDD Office Central Arkansas Planning and Development District Board of Directors Meeting at 10:30 a.m. at CAPDD Office 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 GFWC Elsie McCain Club meeting at Chris Weems’ House at 6:00 p.m.

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

Thursday February 11

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

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

Friday - Saturday February 12 -13

Art of Marriage at DeValls Bluff Community Center

Friday February 12

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

Saturday February 13

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

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Prairie County received about three inches of snow in many places throughout the county on Friday, January 22. By mid day the roads were clearing up with the help of the Arkansas State Highway Department and local city workers. The Hazen, Des Arc and Carlisle School Districts were closed due the unsafe Highways and Secondary Roads. The students and teachers enjoyed their snow day. Photo collage created by Tracy Caviness.

City Partners with Literacy Fund for Prairie County Children

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

Present were Mayor David Duch, Treasurer/Recorder David

Duch and Aldermen Barbara Rogers, Tim Juola, Clevella Mosby, Constance Rose and Steve Chlapecka.

Mayor David Duch reported that a $10,000

grant has been received from ADEC. The grant was applied for to build a pavilion at the baseball park. Duch also presented the 2016 budget to the council for approval. An

4-H H Afterschool Program Schedules Free Training

By Pia Woods County Extension Agent II- 4-H Youth Development/FCS Cooperative Extension Service Jefferson County The University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service's Arkansas 4-H Afterschool Provider Training Program is a vibrant, statewide initiative raising awareness for the need for positive youth development lessons during after-school hours.

According to AfterschoolAlliance.org, in 2014, over 65,000 of Arkansas youth were alone or unsupervised between the hours of 3 and 6 p.m. That's 13% of Arkansas' youth!

The mission of the Arkansas 4-H Afterschool Program is to partner with other youth-serving organizations and provide staff with research-based curriculum, as well as, 5 hours of hands-on-training to help improve the quality and quantity of Arkansas afterschool programs.

The 4-H Afterschool researchedbased training curriculum is designed to promote positive youth development and to teach life skills in the areas of Healthy Lifestyles, Leadership/Citizenship, Science, and Art. On Saturday, February 20, 2016, the Arkansas 4H Afterschool Program will offer a free training for teachers, volunteers, after- school and summer program staff. Training will be from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Jefferson County Extension Service office, located at 500 Idaho Street.

This class will offer verified training through the Travelling Arkansas Professional

Pathways (TAPP) Registry.

Classes are offered free of charge.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available for a fee of $10.

Classroom teachers can also receive professional development hours for completing this training.

Call Pia Woods at the Jefferson County Extension Service (870534-1033) to register or for additional information.

Registration can also be submitted through the TAPP Registry (http://professionalregistry.astate.ed u/registry.asp). The course number is 54082.

Deadline for registration is Friday, February 12.

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, dis-

CAPDD Meetings The Central Arkansas Regional Solid Waste Management District will meet Thursday, January 28,2016, at 9:45 AM. The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District Board of Directors will meet at 10:30 AM. The meetings will be held at the offices of Central Arkansas Planning and Development District located at 902 North Center in Lonoke.

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

ability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information should notify the county Extension office as soon as possible prior to the activity.

ordinance was passed to accept the budget.

Vicki Skarda, volunteer for the Margaret Fisher Literacy Fund, informed council members that they are seeking donations from the cities to help get books to children in Prairie County. The Literacy Fund works with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to make sure kids receive a free book each month by mail. Skarda asked the council to consider an annual $600 donation for 3 years.

The council approved the donation and thanked Skarda for her presentation.

Utility manager Phillip Foot reported that the electronic sign which has not been working should be repaired soon. He said

it is still under warranty and wont cost anything to repair.

Foot also reported that there is a sewer line break north of the Post Office which has been worked on but can't be totally repaired until warmer & dryer weather.

Fire Chief Ashley Loudermilk reported 6 First responder calls, 1 wreck rescue, 1 vehicle fire, 1 structure fire and 1 assist with structure fire.

Police Chief Bradley Taylor reported that all officers are required to take a certain number of college hours and some will be starting classes at Stuttgart. Since officers can take classes tuition free some are considering taking more than what is required.

A-S State Announces 2015 Fall Chancellor's, Deans' Lists JONESBORO Members of the Chancellor's and Deans' lists for fall 2015 at Arkansas State University have been announced. Combined, the group has 2,193 students.

The two lists recognize undergraduate students who achieved the highest grade point averages while enrolled in 12 or more credit hours of study.

The Chancellor's List (designated as CL) includes students who earned a grade point average of 3.80 to 4.0 for fall classes. The Deans' List

(DL) includes students with a grade point average of 3.6 to 3.79.

The lists are recorded alphabetically by state, county, hometown and name of student.

ARKANSAS Stuttgart, Ashley Choisser, CL, Allison White, CL, Abby Wilson, CL, Celeste Wright, DL LONOKE Carlisle, Kelli Carpenter, CL, Harold Laws, CL, Jessica Maddox, DL, Austin Reed, CL, Braden Reed, CL, Micah Rogers, CL, Morgan Schafer, CL, Lindsey Strickland, CL England, Taylor Dycus,

Third Annual Arkansas Heritage Wildgame Supper set for March 26

By Liz Schwede The Arnold Family Foundation is pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Arkansas Heritage Wildgame Supper which will be held March 26, at 5pm, at the DeValls Bluff gym.

Our speaker is military retired Jim Daniel, now with Darby Warrior support and artist Ben Coulter will bring the

entertainment. 350 tickets will be sold at $10 each starting Feb 1st.

This Saturday,1/30, we will have a meeting at 10am at the DVB Community Center for any one that wishes to be a part of this packed house event. For further information, contact Billy White 501-516-6064 or Liz Schwede 870-5817202.

CL, Hannah Glover, DL Lonoke, Ashley Cleveland, CL, Taylor Davis, CL, Maghan Evans, CL, Krystin Ewing, CL, Samantha Gann, CL, Savannah Holman, CL, John Keller, DL, Mariana Ramirez, CL, Brandon Stip, DL MONROE Brinkley, Deirra Privett, CL, Cesley Williams, DL PRAIRIE Biscoe, Alarie Overturf, CL Des Arc, Tori Bell, CL, Hayley Calhoun, CL, Mildred Harrell, CL, Savanna Mote, CL Devalls Bluff, Taylor Strohl, CL Hazen, Alexandria Davis, CL, Madison Hill, CL, Cameron Vail, CL

Jury Trial Set for Peters County Clerk Vanessa Peters appeared in District Court on January 20th.

Peters' attorney requested a jury trial be set. The judge, attorney and prosecutors agreed on April 27th.

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Obituaries Zachary Whiteside Zachary Thomas Lee Whiteside, 17 of DeValls Bluff, died January 18, 2 0 1 6 .

Zachary was a student at Hazen High School.

He is survived by his father and step-mother, Jason and Crystal Whiteside; mother, Chessnie McKinney; two sisters, Alexas Whiteside of DeValls Bluff and Ashley Gibson of Oklahoma; four brothers, Seath Whiteside, Christopher Whiteside, Slayden Whiteside of DeValls Bluff and Curtis Gibson of Oklahoma; grandmother, Tresha Dickey; grandfather, Allyn Wilson; nephew, Gabriel Franks and friend, Brandy Gibson.

Funeral services were 3:00 P.M., Sunday, January 24, 2016 at the community center in Hazen. Visitation was from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. prior to the service.

Arrangements were by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen.

John C. Highfill John C. Highfill, 93 of Carlisle, died January 16, 2016.

He was born December 30, 1922 in Carlisle to the late John A. and Cora (Wilson) Highfill.

He was an Army veteran of World War II. He helped breech the seawall at Omaha Beach on DDay. After the war, he operated heavy operated heavy equipment and was a supervisor in the construction industry. Later working in Carlisle.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Nadine (Hackney) Highfill; two sisters, Ola May (Highfill) Puim and Lois (Highfill) Wilson and one brother, R.D. Highfill.

He is survived by four sons, Don Wayne Highfill of Morgan, Dennis Highfill of Plainview, Dale Highfill of Carlisle, and Daniel Highfill of Thornburg; one daughter, Danea (Highfill) Felts of Carlisle; 11 grandchildren; 7 step-grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and 10 step-great grandchildren.

Services for Mr. Highfill were Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. at Landmark Baptist Church in Carlisle by Bro. Albert Young and Bro. Roy Matlock. Burial was at Hickory Plains Cemetery with military honors. Pallbearers were Chuck Highfill, Dale Highfill, Jr., Clint Felts, Heston Highfill, David Highfill and Yancy Kelly.

Honorary pallbearers were Jamey Highfill and Dale Highfill III. Arrangements were by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen.

Elmer Ulry Elmer L. “Buddy” Ulry, 85 of Pine Bluff passed away January 18, 2016.

He was born February 27, 1930 in DeValls Bluff, Arkansas. He graduated from Ulm High School in 1947. He served in the U.S. Air Force for four years during the Korean conflict. He retired from International Paper with 33 years service.

Elmer was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred James Ulry and Orphie Mae Hendricks Ulry; a brother, Henry A. Ulry and his loving friend, Alma Walker Powell.

He is survived by a brother James Earl Ulry and wife, Rosemary of Greenbrier, Arkansas and a devoted friend and caretaker, Bobby Ashcraft of Whitehall, Arkansas.

Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M., Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Westbrook Funeral Home chapel in Hazen, Arkansas with Bro. Freddie Mark Wilcox officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in the Hazen Cemetery.

Constance Knott Constance Renken Knott, 89, of Stuttgart died Monday, Jan. 18, 2016, at B a p t i s t H e a l t h Stuttgart.

Mrs. Knott was born Aug. 5, 1926, to W.F. and Gertrude Erna Hemme Renken. She was

retired from Riceland Foods as executive secretary to L.C. Carter. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant brother, William Renken; her first husband, G.R. Jones; and her second husband, Roscoe Knott. Survivors are cousins, step-children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and her dedicated sitters, Lurline Moten and Diann Wofford.

Funeral services were 11 a.m. Friday at St. John's Lutheran Church with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Lone Tree Cemetery by Turpin Funeral Home of Stuttgart. Memorials are requested to St. John's Lutheran Church, 205 E. Fifth, Stuttgart, Ark. 72160.

E.W. McArthur Jr. E. W. "Buddy" McArthur, Jr., went home with Jesus on January 19, 2016. Buddy was a tool setter at Remington Arms for over twenty years. He owned Mac's Bait with his wife, Cathy. Buddy and Cathy shared twenty-two years of marriage, combining their children, Renee McArthur, Heath McArthur, Aimee McArthur Lankford, Cristy Chastain, Dwayne Pierce and Nicolus Pierce, forming the "Brady Bunch".

Buddy is survived by his wife and their children; his sisters, Peggy Rettig, Bobbie Campbell, Mandy Bush, Billie Curtis, Willie Sutton and Kathy Hoofman. Buddy's legacy is continued further by seventeen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by his parents, Everett "Mac" McArthur and his mother, Dora Mae McArthur; his sister, Patsy Burleson; and his nephew, Jeffery Todd Routh.

Family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe.

Funeral was at 2 p.m.

Friday, January 22, 2016, at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, with burial in Hickory Plains Cemetery. Arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, a certified Veterans Care provider.

Christy Hickman Christy Renee Hickman, 40, of Stuttgart passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2016, at UAMS in Little Rock.

Christy was born January 31, 1975, in Stuttgart. She was a graduate of Stuttgart High School and graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Arkansas at Monticello with a BSE. She was a second-grade teacher at Park Avenue Elementary School and loved her school kids dearly. She was a member of the Chemosabes group and Team Chickman at Park Avenue school. She was also affiliated with The Lighthouse Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Larry Wayne “Jerry” Brantley and Patsy Hurst Maddox.

Survivors are her husband, Will Hickman and their children, William Albert “Will” Hickman Jr. and Morgan Grace Hickman of the home; one brother, Eddie Wayne Kirby of Leland, North Carolina; two step-brothers, Roy Wayne Maddox of Texas and David Maddox of Stuttgart; two sisters, Michelle Kirby Hale of Mansfield, Missouri, and Jerrie Dee Brantley of Cabot; father- and mother-in-law, William “Bill” and Janie Hickman of Stuttgart; step-father, Roy Maddox of Prairie Grove, Arkansas; sisters-in-law, Liz Flake of Stuttgart, Piper Ault of Ada Valley and Whitney Tibbitt of Springdale; brother-inlaw, Ray Hickman of Stuttgart; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Funeral services, officiated by Bro. Steve Bushey, were 11:00 a.m.

Saturday at Turpin Funeral Home followed by private burial in Shady Grove Cemetery near Clarendon. Visitation was from 9:30-11:00 a.m. prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, her family requests memorials be made in Christy’s name to Park Avenue Elementary Library.

Donna Harris The life of Donna Jean Harris began on November 21, 1939 in Clarendon, Arkansas. A daughter of G e o r g e Caplener and his wife, Ruth Edna Stewart Caplener, she shared childhood years in the midst of seven other children in the family.

Donna received formal education in the Clarendon schools, however stepped away from books and studying in junior high and entered the working world.

Born with a courageous spirit Donna did not allow the difficulties of daily living to diminish her zest for a better life. In 1955 she moved from Clarendon and lived in many places in the western region including California and Texas.

While in San Diego she worked in the data processing department of the Honeywell Electronic Company.

Her journey would lead her to Houston, Texas. At some point in time she married but in later years chose to live the single life. In 1999 she returned to her hometown of Clarendon and re-united bonds with family and friends. Donna enjoyed sewing and loved to make her special Old World Italian Spaghetti Sauce.

She was a member of the Faith Tabernacle Church and was known as one who loved and appreciated the value of having animal friends in her care.

In recent years Donna began to face serious health challenges and became a member of the resident family in Cla Clif Nursing & Rhab Cnter in Brinkley. At age 76 Donna passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at her home in Cla Clif.

She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Malcom Caplener, David Brewer and Gaylon Brewer.

Family members who remain are brother: Donald Caplener & wife Dorothy of Clarendon; sisters: Antoinette Miller & husband, Delbert of Pangburn, and Jeanette Hartzog & Mary Boshers both of Clarendon; a host of nieces, nephews, extended family & friends.

Visitation was 1w0:0011:00 A.M. Friday – January 22 at Bob Neal & Sons Funeral Home Clarendon. Services were 11:00 AM Friday-January 22 at Bob Neal Funeral Home - Clarendon. Burial to follow at Shady Grove Cemetery Clarendon.

Mary Oliver Mary Frances Dumond Oliver, 92, of Stuttgart, Ark., peacefully and joyfully went to meet the Lord on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016. She was born Sept. 27, 1923. She was predeceased by husband, R. B. Oliver; father and mother, Curtis Dumond and Jacie Pittman Dumond; and sister, Vergie McCollum, all of Stuttgart. Survivors are daughters: Lynne Siems (Curtis), Karen Carnahan (Charles, deceased) of Stuttgart, Brooks Holt (Dennis) of Charleston, S.C.; and niece, Allison D. Denman Holland of Little Rock.

Grandchildren include Clay Siems (Sandy) of Stuttgart, Shelley Duch (Mark) of Little Rock, Ashley Holt of Los Angeles, Calif., Todd Carnahan (Lisa) of Mountain View, and Jon Carnahan (Kelly) of Little Rock; eight great-grandchildren and three greatgreat-grandchildren. She will be missed by many friends, especially Norma Oliver, her sister-in-law and friend since high school. Her family and friends were inspired by her love of Christ and lifelong leadership in the Christian faith; she had the ability to make everyone know they were loved.

Mary Oliver was a fine example of how to live a Christian life as a Godly woman. Family visitation will be held Wednesday,

Jan. 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. at First Christian Church in Stuttgart in the fellowship hall. A memorial celebration of life service will be held Thursday, Jan. 28 at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary of First Christian, followed by lunch for the family in the fellowship hall. Memorials may be sent in Mary Oliver's memory to First Christian Church, 921 South Main, Stuttgart, AR 72160; the Grand Prairie Chapter of the DAR, c/o Raeann Braithwaite, Box 15, Almyra, AR 72003; or the donor's choice.

Barry Roy Barry Roy was born the second child of Eugene and Jean Roy of Brinkley, AR, on April 18, 1957. He was a brother to Debbie, Kathy, and Kerry. Barry graduated from Brinkley High School in 1975 and spent several years helping his father run the family gas station. In 1978, he began dating Jeanette Vaughan who would go on to become the love of his life. Barry and Jeannette were married on June 2, 1979, and were married for 36 years.

Barry’s dream was to become a trooper for the Arkansas State Police; working towards that goal, he went on to complete his Bachelor of Arts in Criminology in 1982. In 1984, Barry and Jeanette became parents for the first time when their son Vaughan Roy was born, and in 1986 they had their first daughter, Jenna. Barry’s desire to become a trooper was fulfilled in October of 1987 when he was hired on by the Arkansas State Police.

Barry and Jeanette’s second daughter Kara was born while Barry was completing troop school in 1988. Barry graduated troop school and was assigned to Troop E, Arkansas County. Barry and Jeanette moved their small family to Dewitt, AR, where he patrolled the highway for four years. During that time, Barry and Jeanette’s family grew by another daughter, Kendra, in 1991. That same year, Barry transferred to the Criminal Investigation Division of the Arkansas State Police and moved back to Brinkley, AR. Barry and Jeanette had their second son Keegan in 1993, and their family was made complete when their daughter Kayla was born in 1995. Over time, Barry’s family expanded to include a daughter-inlaw, Cynthia, two sons-inlaw, Caleb and David and two beautiful grandchildren, Katelyn and Will.

Barry spent his years loving his family, protecting the community, and serving in his church.

Central to all this was Barry’s faith in Jesus Christ. Barry accepted Christ as the Lord of his life as a small boy and had a point of rededication to the Lord’s leading when his son Vaughan was born. Barry was ordained as a deacon at First Baptist Church Dewitt in 1989, and he taught men’s Sunday school at First Baptist Church Brinkley for many years. Barry found joy in driving the bus for FBC Brinkley’s youth group. If a trip was taken, odds were, Barry was driving; and if the destination had a kitchen, he could be found cooking and cleaning for the group. Some of his favorite times were the trips he took to Belize, Central America, where he cooked, cleaned, worked in church construction, and served in the villages.

Barry believed that in order to know God one had to spend time with God. Every morning, he could be found studying the Bible and praying before his day’s work began.

Barry’s greatest test of faith began when he was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in 2011. This was a battle that doctors told him he could not win, but Barry believed that the Lord was directing him to fight it anyway. After several attempts, Barry found a hospital willing to perform a double lung transplant – the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center in Pittsburgh,

Pennsylvania.

Barry’s family moved him and Jeanette to Pittsburgh the first week of January 2014. Barry had three false calls to receive a set of lungs before he actually received them on April 30, 2014. Barry’s recovery from the transplant was nothing short of miraculous; he walked out of the hospital on his own two feet one week after the surgery. Barry’s battle renewed after he caught a severe infection in June of that same year. This infection put him in the ICU for an extended time, and when the infection was finally beat, he had lost the function of both kidneys. Barry was eventually able to return to Brinkley on Thanksgiving week of 2014. Barry retired from the State Police after 28 years of service on March 3, 2015.

He enjoyed a brief time of fellowship with his family and community before his health took another turn and he was diagnosed with a transplant related lymphoma. Barry received treatments in Arkansas for a short time but had to return to Pittsburgh in November of 2015 for further treatment. During his lengthy illness, Barry was always quick to say that all he wanted was the Lord’s will and that he would keep fighting until the Lord called him home.

Barry was called home on January 18, 2016, surrounded by his wife and children; he was still raising his hand in thanksgiving to the Lord the day before he passed. Barry is survived by his wife Jeanette Roy; his parents Eugene and Jean Roy; his siblings Debra Thompson, Kathy Emerson, and Kerry Roy; his son Barry (Vaughan) Roy and wife Cynthia; his daughter Audry (Jenna) Castleberry and husband Caleb; his daughter Kara Beth Roy; his daughter Kendra Jeanette Merritt and husband David; his son Keegan Eugene Roy; his daughter Kayla Michelle Roy; his grandchildren Katelyn Belle Roy and William Harold Roy; and a host of nieces, nephews, and in-laws.

The family will gather at the funeral home Sunday afternoon from 2 4 pm to visit with friends.

Funeral services will be Monday, January 25 at Brinkley First Baptist Church with burial following at Oaklawn Cemetery.

Memorial may be given to The Youth Fund, First Baptist Church, Brinkley.

Visitation was Sunday January 24, 2016, 2:00 4:00PM at Bob Neal & Sons Funeral Home.

Church Services were Monday January 25, 2016, 2:00PM at First Baptist Church. Graveside services were Monday January 25, 2016, 3:00PM at Oaklawn Cemetery.

Frances Tipton On January 20, 2016, F r a n c e s L o u i s e Tipton, age 89, of Snake Island, took the hand of Jesus and He lead her through the Gates of Pearl to her eternal home full of rewards for the deeds completed in this world.

On March 31, 1926, Flora and Arnold Bronson were blessed with this child while living in Almyra, Arkansas. On January 31, 1941, Louise married the love of her life, Mutt Tipton and the following year they began their family which she loved with all of her heart.

Her first son, Billy Don Tipton only lived 2 years.

She is now rocking him in her arms.

Those who were waiting on her in Heaven were her parents; husband, Mutt Tipton, son, Don Tipton; a grandson, Gene Tipton, a granddaughter, Tiffany O'Dell; two brothers, Robert and Lawrence Bronson; sisters, Elsie Tipton, Beatrice Smith, Margaret Horton, Anna Bell Keaton, and one sonin-law, Marcus Isbell.

Those left here on Earth to try to live up to her legacy are one son, Larry (Kaye) Tipton, of Carlisle, Linda Isbell, of Carlisle, Barbara (Ray) Lyons, of Judsonia, Carolyn (Lee) Vent, of Clarendon, Peggy (Jack) Williams, of England, Treata (Deariel) Vance, of Little Rock, and Millie (Darrell)

Strickland, of Carlisle.

Louise loved to watch things grow. She loved to watch the crops on the family farm grow as well as the garden and house plants, and she always looked forward to a shipment of baby chicks each spring. Most of all she loved to watch her children grow as well as her eighteen grandchildren, thirty one great-grandchildren and six greatgreat-grandchildren.

A celebration of her life was held 2 p.m. Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Landmark Baptist Church by Brother David Inzer. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Randy Lyons, Tim Vent, Jeff Vent, Jackie Williams, Terry Lyons, Rickey Tipton.

Donna Eddins Donna Burke Eddins, 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 20, 2016.

She was a resident of West Shores Retirement Center in Hot Springs. She was born to A.D. and Betty Mitchell Burke on July 16, 1930, in Clarendon, Ark., later moving to Stuttgart where she was raised.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Holly Eddins Smith; her husband of 64 years, Howard C. Eddins; brothers, Claude D. Burke and Col. (Ret.) Lloyd L. Burke; and sister, Dorothy R. Burke.

She was a graduate of Stuttgart High School where she was cheerleader and participated in the band. Her business career started in the insurance business with her receiving her license and being employed by Shields-Horst & Company.

She was a member of First United Methodist Church where she did volunteer work and later served on the parsonage committee. She was also a Girl Scout troop leader.

Donna later went to work with Howard at Eddins Sales Service where they manufactured grain carts until retirement. At that time, they moved to Hot Springs to be on Lake Hamilton which they both loved.

They became members of FUMC of Hot Springs and also the Friendship Sunday School Class. She was a very avid golfer and also a member of Women’s Welcome Club where she served as president, and the “Night Cappers”.

She is survived by daughters, Diane and David Relyea of Almyra and Tracy and Steve Zimmer of Bonnerdale; grandsons, Heath and Angel Relyea and Mark and Ashley Relyea of Almyra; step grandson, Brian and Randi Smith of Little Rock; five greatgrandchildren, Sidney Relyea, Harlie Relyea, Christan Relyea, Ty Relyea and Kirklynn Relyea; one sister, Betty Lorince of Stuttgart; and many nieces and nephews.

Services will be Tuesday, January 26, at Turpin Funeral Home with visitation from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. and the service at 2:00 p.m.

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

Harold Lammers Harold Allen Lammers, 73, of Stuttgart, passed away Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016. He was born Dec. 20, 1942 in Stuttgart to Harold and Allene Lammers.

He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Lammers.

Survivors are his wife of 50 years, Judy Lammers of Stuttgart; mother, Allene Lammers of Stutgart; two daughters, Ranae Ward (Scott) and Kimberly Meek (Dusty), both of Stuttgart; one son, Brent Lammers (Alberto) of San Francisco; one brother, Johnny Lammers (Cheri) of Stuttgart; five grandchildren: Logan, Rachel, and Carter Ward and Cooper and Cady Brooke Meek; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services are 11 a.m., Tuesday at St. John's Lutheran Church with visitation one hour prior to service time.

Burial will follow in Lone Tree Cemetery.

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Rag Rug Workshop held at Lower White River Museum State Park on January 16

Bruce and Betsy Otwell of Little Rock, Kellie Duncan, Teresa Hudson, and Jean Wilson of North Little Rock with the beginnings of their rugs. Not pictured: Lisa and Misty Boatman and Emily Lindsey.

A rag rug workshop ditional way to repur- the Lower White River was held Saturday, pose old and worn Museum, 2009 Main January 16 from 10:00 clothes, sheets, and cur- Street, Des Arc, AR a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at tains into something 72040. Phone (870) 256Lower White River unique and practical. 3711 Fax (870) 256-9202.

Museum State Park in The method used in this E - m a i l : Des Arc, Arkansas. workshop involved no monica.f.smith@arkansas After learning about sewing and produces an .gov. the different techniques oval-shaped rug with a Lower White River used to make rag rugs, stripe pattern.

Museum State Park is eight participants from Lower White River one of 52 state parks Pangburn, North Little Museum State Park administered by the Rock, and Little Rock hosts monthly workshops State Parks Division of ripped their fabric into teaching variety of skills. the Arkansas strips and started weav- For more information, Department of Parks and ing. Rag rugs are a tra- contact Monica Smith at Tourism.

Legal Notices ORDINANCE NO. 471 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR AND ADOPTING FOR THE CITY OF HAZEN, ARKANSAS FOR THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2016, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2016, A P P R O P R I AT I N G MONEY FOR EACH AND EVERY ITEM OF EXPENDITURE THEREIN PROVIDED FOR, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY TO EXIST, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES Whereas, the City Council has made a comprehensive study and review of the proposed budget, and Whereas, it is the opinion of the City Council that the schedules and exhibits of financial information prepared and reviewed anticipated revenues and expenditures

for the calendar year appear to be as accurate as possible for budgetary purposes, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAZEN, ARKANSAS: That Section 1: this ordinance shall be known as the budget ordinance for the City of Hazen, Arkansas for the twelve (12) month period beginning January 1, 2016 and ending December 31, 2016, reflecting estimated revenues and expenditures as hereinafter set forth on the succeeding pages. All revenues herein are estimated and subject to change, and all appropriations are calculated upon available revenues; Section2: The respective amounts of funds for each and every item of

expenditure classification herein proposed in the budget for 2016, are hereby approved by the City of Hazen, Arkansas and are hereby authorized and appropriated for the purposes herein set forth for the calendar year ending December 31, 2016; Section 3: Whereas, it is necessary for the efficient operation of municipal government that a budget be planned and adopted, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, and this ordinance being necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of January 2016.

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

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Legal Notices BUDGET ADOPTION ORDINANCE #2016-02 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR AND ADOPTING FOR THE CITY OF DEVALLS BLUFF, ARKANSAS, FOR THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS BEGINNING JANUARY 01, 2016, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2016, APPROPRIATING MONEY FOR EACH AND EVERY ITEM OF EXPENDITURE THEREIN PROVIDED FOR; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY TO EXIST AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, the city council had made a comprehensive study and review of the proposed budget, and WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the city council that the schedules and exhibits of financial information prepared and reviewed revealing anticipated revenues and expenditures for the calendar year to be as accurate as possible for budgetary purposes.

Now, T H E R E F O R E BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF DEVALLS BLUFF, ARKANSAS Section 01.

T h i s ordinance shall be known as the budget ordinance for the City of DeValls Bluff, Arkansas for the twelve month period beginning January 01, 2016, and ending December 31, 2016, reflecting estimated revenues and expenditures and hereinafter set forth on the succeeding pages.

All revenues herein are estimated and subject to change and all appropriations are calculated upon available revenues.

Section 02.

T h e respective amounts of funds for each and every item of expenditure classification herein proposed in the budget for 2016 are hereby authorized and appropriated for the purposes herein set forth for the calendar year ending December 31, 2016.

Section 03(a). T h e Mayor or his duly authorized representative may approve for payment out

of funds hereby appropriated for that purpose or disapprove any bills, debts, or liabilities asserted as claims against the city.

Section 03(b). A maximum of $5,000.00 is hereby established, and the payment or disapproval of any bills, debts, or liabilities exceeding that amount shall require confirmation of the governing body.

Section 04. WHEREAS, it is necessary for the efficient operation of municipal government that a budget be planned and adopted; Now THEREFORE, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this ordinance being necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval.

Passed and Approved this 14th day of January, 2016 Approved: Mayor, Kenny Anderson Attest: Thelma Gray, Recorder/ Treasurer

Legal Notices ORDINANCE #2016-01 AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADOPTION OF A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO THE 2015 FISCAL BUDGET AS ADOPTED BY CITY ORDINANCE 2015-02 WHEREAS, current law of the State of Arkansas does not allow a city to spend more money in any department than is provided by that city's budget and; WHEREAS, the City of DeValls Bluff had unforeseen expenditures.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DEVALLS BLUFF, ARKANSAS: SECTION 1: The revenues and expenditures of the government and its activities for the fiscal year, beginning January 1, 2015 and ending December 31, 2015, in the General Fund are hereby amended as fol-

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lows: (a).

Revenues are amended from $283,946.00 to $624,891.50. (b). Expenditures are amended from $284,806.82 to $615,090.05.

SECTION 2: The revenues and expenditures of the government and its activities for the fiscal year, beginning January 1, 2015 and ending December 31, 2015, in the Fire Department Expense & Equipment Fund are hereby amended as follows: (a).

Revenues are amended from $45,630.00 to $91,555.14. (b). Expenditures are amended from $60,142.00 to $127,511.47.

SECTION 3: The revenues and expenditures of the government and its activities for the fiscal year, beginning January 1, 2015 and ending December 31, 2015, in the Police Expense & Equipment Fund are hereby amended as follows: (a).

Revenues are amended from $13,303.00 to $20,823.40. (b). Expenditures are amended from $14,420.00 to $15,738.52 SECTION 4: The revenues and expenditures of the government and its activities for the fiscal year, beginning January 1, 2015 and ending December 31, 2015, in the Police Act 988 Fund

Public Notices Pursuant to the provisions of Act 364 of 2013, Martin's Mini Storage, Hwy 70, will sell the following personal property, Thursday, February 4, 2016 to satisfy liens: Units 3, 5, 8, 10, 14, 61, 25, 38, 43, 45, 51, 52, 115, & 148.

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are hereby amended as follows: (a).

Revenues are amended from $2,500.00 to $4,559.75 (b). Expenditures are amended from $2,800.00 to $3,040.31.

SECTION 5: The revenues and expenditures of the government and its activities for the fiscal year, beginning January 1, 2015 and ending December 31, 2015, in the Twin City Riverfront Park Fund are hereby amended as follows: (a).

Revenues are amended from $2,000.00 to $5,021.76. (b). Expenditures are amended from $3,050.00 to $3,607.83.

SECTION 6: The revenues and expenditures of the government and its activities for the fiscal year, beginning January 1, 2015 and ending December 31, 2015, in the Criminal Justice Fund are hereby amended as follows: (a).

Revenues are amended from $1,710.00 to $2,614.90. (b).

Expenditures are amended from $2,400.00 to $2,706.28 SECTION 7: The revenues and expenditures of the government and its activities for the fiscal year, beginning January 1, 2015 and ending December 31, 2015, in the City Beautification Fund are hereby amended as follows: (a).

Revenues are amended from $0.00 to $4,000.00. (b). Expenditures are amended from $4.000.00 to $8,996.95 SECTION 8: All ordinances and parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.

PASSED AND APPROVED, this 14th day of January, 2016.

Kenny Anderson, Mayor Attest: Thelma Gray, Recorder/Treasurer Member 2015

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Hazen Study Club held their first 2016 meeting at BancorpSouth

Beverly Wood, Connie Swaim, Carolyn Marek, Sherry Bullock

By Gloria Strohl ing is “Simple Elegance”. of faux pearls, accented The Hazen Study Club The tables were all cov- with a speck of blue crysheld its first 2016 meet- ered with white, with tals. Strings of pearls ing on a cold night, seafoam blue appoint- were scattered between January18, at the ments.

The banquet the globes. Gift bags of Bancorp South table centerpiece was a blue, tied with pearl rope, Community Room. pearl tree accented with a marked each place setHostesses were Virginia pouf of white at the base. ting and held a glittery Lisko and Connie Swaim. Surrounding this was flower pot ornament.

The best way to describe globes holding a flameless Matching globes were the setting for the meet- candle sitting on a mound also placed on the buffet

table.

Connie Swaim gave the invocation before inviting members to enjoy the buffet of black bean soup, Mexican chicken, avocado slices, chips and broccoli salad.

Dessert was Coconut Cream Pie and Chocolate Pie. In the absence of President Louise Mangum, Vice-President Beverly Wood called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Eight members answered roll call with their “dream”.

Louise and Marilyn Burroughs were absent because of the snow and cold weather.

Gloria Strohl read the minutes of the December

meeting and they were approved as read. Donna Coleman gave the treasurer’s report.

Beverly relayed information concerning the club’s January project, the January Nursing Home Birthday Party.

Connie Swaim presented a very interesting program about pearls. She discussed cultured, natural, fresh water and salt water pearls. She compared pearl farming practices with in-vitro fertilization of mammals, using a similar technique to attach a parasite in an oyster. Pearls are lustrous and hard. And, the way to tell a real pearl is the tried and true bite test.

Pearls are white, black and pink. She said the most expensive pearls are pink. Also, the more luster, the higher the price in white pearls.

She related the pearls to an old White River industry - mussels shells. In the 1930’s a major button factory was located in DeValls Bluff.

Mussel shells from the White River were a major source of income from a lot of people in the area at the time.

Entertainment was Card Bingo and winners were Carolyn Marek and Donna Coleman.

After enjoying dessert, club was dismissed at 9:30 p.m.

Sherry Bullock, Virginia Lisko, Donna Coleman, Reta Chlapecka

Carlisle Reports 2015 Eligibility Violations Forfeits Hazen School, grades 9-1 12, will be Football and Basketball Wins

Sherry Bullock, Virginia Lisko, Donna Coleman, Reta Chlapecka

sponsoring a St. Jude Math-A AThon Event to Raise Funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital This event is sponsored

by Hazen Schools and will be held February 112, 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 Math-A-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

Carlisle High School self-reported to the Arkansas Activities Association office a violation by its senior boys' football and basketball teams, which will cause the school to forfeit all four wins from the 2015 football season and all basketball wins during the first semester of the 2015-2016 school year.

The infraction is under Article III, Section 1,

Rule 1, B1.

The AAA accepted Carlisle's decision to forfeit all senior boys' football and basketball games during the 2015 fall semester.

The Carlisle senior boys' football and basketball teams were placed on warning for 365 days.

Carlisle's football wins were against Clarendon, Pa l e s t i n e - W h e a t l e y , Marvell and Augusta.

UPDATED CONFERENCE FOOTBALL STANDINGS 6 McCrory 8-0 13-0 Des Arc 7-1 11-2 Hazen 6-2 8-5 Brinkley 5-3 7-4 Augusta 4-4 4-5 Palestine-Wheatley 3-5 4-6 Clarendon 2-6 2-8 Marvell 1-7 1-9 Carlisle 0-8 0-11

Civil War Column

By Ron Kelley By the close of January, 1861 the Federal commander, Captain James Totten, then held up in the Little Rock Arsenal, had been wondering for two months the goal of his garrisoning of the arsenal grounds. Having been in command of an arsenal in Arkansas since the election of Lincoln without any orders or mission began to raise concerns. Totten wrote to Colonel S. Cooper, the Adjutant-General for the United States Army in Washington, D.C. for clarification of his duties.

Totten began his communication to Cooper On January 29, “…with the request that instructions be sent me as to my future action in the premises.” Totten continued, “I also request that means and money may be sent to carry out the orders I may receive.” Having received no orders to date and no idea why he was dispatched to Little Rock, Totten continued, “I deem it necessary in this connection respectfully to inform the authorities concerned that, in my

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opinion, most unequivocal instructions are called for regarding the matter at issue.”

Totten believed, “there is trouble ahead for this command, and that by the 4th day of March coming decided action will be absolutely imperative in the officer who may then command this arsenal, and if left to his own discretion, he may not in everything correspond with the wishes of the Federal authorities.”

March 4 was the date assigned for the secession convention if one were voted upon. It was. It was also the date of Lincoln’s inaugural address. It is highly doubtful that the secession convention and Lincolns inaugural being on the same date as being a coincidence.

Totten knew something was amiss and he knew he was dead in the middle of a situation that could very easily go bad.

The first inkling that something was out of the ordinary can be seen in Totten’s communication noting that whatever orders were given or

expected of him from the Federal authorities in D.C., “I respectfully ask that they may be sent by a reliable agent, and not by mails, as there appears to be some reason in believing that they are not entirely trustworthy at present.”

Historians have long debated the communications sent and received during the Little Rock Arsenal Crisis, and Totten’s newly-found dispatch shows likewise, that something was not consistent with reliable communications.

The next column will expose a proverbial smoking gun to show a conspiracy in the works by Arkansas congressmen.

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

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DeValls Bluff Public Library visits HeadStart DeValls Bluff Public Library visited DeValls Bluff Headstart for story time and craft day on January 19. Ashley Smith, Prairie County Library Clerk and Children’s Programmer, read Bears and Friends to the students and they each made their own bear books.

Prairie County Master Gardeners Meet January 19

By Chris Weems The Arkansas Flower and Garden show will be at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock, February 2628, 2016, Janet Turnage, PC Master Gardner president said at the regular meeting Tuesday night, January 19, at BancorpSouth in Hazen.

SHe went over some parts of the program with the 14 members attending.

Some of the special attractions at the Flower and Garden Show, will be Friday morning, 10:00 a.m., Billy Goodnick, will talk about “Designing Like a Pro.” Friday afternoon, Lois Chaplin, author of “Books of Lists”,

will talk about “Crimes Against Horticulture.

Saturday morning’s special speaker will P. Allen Smith on the topic, “Connect: Health, Home and Happiness,” and Janet Carson will speak about “Silver Plants Make Color.” Tickets may be gotten on-line or at the door, except for the special classes.

Lonoke and Prairie County are combing to have a Master Gardener training course in March or April. The sessions will be held Saturday, March 19, Thursday, March 24, Saturdays March 26, April2 and Thursday, April 7, and Saturday, April 9. The Saturdays will be from 8:00a.m.-4:00

p.m., and Thursdays will be from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

There will be a “Meet the Masters” get acquainted get-together for the prospective students to meet Master Gardeners in both counties to see a slide show, discuss the projects and ask questions.

Registration for the training course is to be done

by February 5.

Janet announced the State Master Gardeners Conference for June 3 and 4 at Eureka Springs. The deadline to register is February 1.

The next meeting will be at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 16, at BancorpSouth, in Hazen

New Bethel News

By Donna Kelly The snow was beautiful however it caused us a little trouble, having nurses coming was thrown a curve. I had to get out and get medicine.

John did get a good report. Things are looking much better.

We had a nice crowd out for Church on Sunday.

John and I drove over to Kim and Josh’s

Saturday for a Birthday party for Jase. 7 years old, and a large group gathered and his little friends and parents.

We had a young gentleman come for membership this morning. He has been coming for quiet a while.

Johnny was in Mississippi for a couple of days and had to drive home in the bad weath-

er. He did make it safe.

We show on TV where the young man Adams was killed. He is a cousin of the Adams in Hazen, Sandy’s family.

Sorry that the news is so scarce, as we are staying close to home due to the weather. We did go to the wound Center last Tuesday.

We hope everyone stays safe and well.

Prairie County Single Parent Scholarship Fund

By Chris Weems One new applicant and one repeat applicant each received a scholarship from the Prairie County Single Parent Scholarship Fund on Wednesday, when meeting with the interview committee at the Department of Health Building in Des Arc. Jalisa Jennings, majoring in accounting at

Phillips Community College, is a graduate of Hazen High School and lives in DeValls Bluff, is the new recipient. She is beginning her second semester of school.

Cortney Fisher, A Hazen graduate who lives is Hazen, is receiving her second semester scholarship for Baptist Health Nursing School.

The next deadline for applying for scholarships is April 15, for those attending Summer school, and August 15, for those applying for the Fall semester.

Applications may be received on-line or contacting Vicki Stephen, chairman of application committee, or Donna Speight at the Health Department.

Letter to Editor This is a letter to the parents, teachers, and students at Hazen High School. The students in our school are just the best! Zachary Whiteside came to our school and was accepted immediately. He had been very unhappy in other schools he had attended because he was bullied and not accepted. Our kids made

him feel at home and immediately took him under their wing. His step-mother said she had never seen him so happy; he hated when the weekend came and he couldn’t go to school and see his friends. I think this speaks so well of our kids and I think we should all be very proud; I know I am!

Valentine Fundraiser Get Your Sweetheart Chocolate Covered Strawberries $18.00 a dozen in gift box Delivery available Saturday February 13th only to a central location in Des Arc from 2-3pm, Hazen from 1-2pm and Carlisle from 2:30 -3:30pm Pick up at church is available February 11th- February 13th .

For more information or to place an order call Marvin Loyd at 501-278-7331 or Vanessa Holcomb at 501-516-5251 or 870552-3030 or Kylie Jones at 501-438-3071 or 870-552-1199 Hickory Plains Missionary Baptist Youth

Another example of their acceptance of other people is the Sr. Girls basketball game the other night when the coach put in all our exchange students to finish the game. They were not very sure of what they were doing, but the students were behind them one hundred percent.

I just have to say how very proud I am of our kids, and this begins at home and at school with parents and teachers.

Yours truly, Barbara Rounsavall Rogers

Book Club/Recipe Swap On Tuesday, January 19 the Hazen Public Library had their Book Club/Recipe Swap meeting. Those in attendance were Prairie County Public Library Clerk Janie Westbrook-Starr, Hazen Public Library Clerk Peggy Pullium, Audrey Davis, Nina King, Monica Cruthis, Alan King, Janice Davis and Paulette Davis. They each brought an entree or desert for everyone to try. They had Southern Blackeye Peas, Green Pea Salad, Pork marinated in Pineapples, Shake-n-Bake and Parmesan Cheese, Homemade Cookies, Hot/sweet Pecans, Green Bean Casserole, Green Bean Bundles, Chicken and Veggies, Pie and Meatballs. They all enjoyed the food, fellowship and also participated in a drawing and puzzle.

AHPP Grant Applications Due

by March 4 LITTLE ROCK— Applications for the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program’s County Courthouse Restoration or Historic Preservation Restoration grant programs are due no later than March 4, 2016, AHPP Director Frances McSwain announced today.

The AHPP’s grant programs are: * County Courthouse Restoration Subgrants, which are financed through Real Estate Transfer Tax funds distributed by the Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council for rehabilitation of historic county courthouses across Arkansas * Historic Preservation Restoration Grants, which distribute funds

raised through the Real Estate Transfer Tax to rehabilitate buildings that are listed on the Arkansas or National Registers of Historic Places and owned by local governments or not-forprofit organizations or for cemetery preservation.

Applications for County Courthouse Restoration or Historic Preservation Restoration Grants will be due in the AHPP office at 323 Center Street, Suite 1500, in Little Rock no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 4.

Applications for the grant programs can be found at http://www.arkansaspreservation.com/Preservat ion-Services/county-courthouse-restoration-grants a n d http://www.arkansasp-

reservation.com/Preservat ion-Services/historicpreservation-restorationgrants. For more information, contact Joia Burton at (501) 324-9883 [TDD: 711] or send her an email at joia@arkansasheritage.org.

The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program is the agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage responsible for identifying, evaluating, registering and preserving the state’s cultural resources. Other agencies are the Arkansas Arts Council, the Delta Cultural Center in Helena, the Old State House Museum, the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission, the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center and the Historic Arkansas Museum.

Prairie County Jail Report As of Monday, January, 22 at 8:30 a.m. the Prairie County Sheriff's Office had 25 inmates booked at Prairie County Jail in Des Arc, AR which included: Cohen, Robert D., black male, age 34, incarcerated on January 21 for consequences of non payment.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Caruthers, Douglas L, white male, age 39, incarcerated January 23 for failure to pay fine and cost, no seatbelt, speeding, driving without insurance 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.

Duggy, Reginald, black male, age 33, incarcerated on January 19 for failure to appear.

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

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

Sanner, Bradley Trence, white male, age 27, incarcerated on January 20 for contempt of court.

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.

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. Inmate is marked as on temporary release.

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

Thomas, Antonio, black male, age 32, incarcerated on January 4 for commitment. Inmate is marked as on temporary release.

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U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-A America’s Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble to Perform at EACC Fine Arts Center

composers as well as classical music sounds of Glenn Miller and Count Basie. In addition to the contemporary and classical jazz sounds, the ensemble also features

several musical compositions and arrangements of various band members during performances.

The Shades of Blue ensemble is often featured at jazz festivals and clin-

ics throughout the country.

In addition, the ensemble occasionally performs the national anthem for the Chicago White Sox Major League baseball games, and the Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks National Basketball Association games. The Shades of Blue continues to pay tribute to the Air Force’s musical heritage, and has collaborated with actor Wilford Brimley on the highly acclaimed salute to Major Glenn Miller.

Throughout their history and numerous performances for heads of state, capacity crowds, or for U.S. troops at home and abroad, the U.S. Air Force Band of MidAmerica’s Shades of Blue ensemble has continued to reflect the heritage and pride of the United States and the United States Air Force.

To reserve free general admission seating tickets, please call 870-633-4480 ext. 352. The EACC Fine Arts Center is located at 1700 Newcastle Road in Forrest City just off of I40.

Arkansas is one of 14 states where voters will cast a ballot on March 1 in the presidential primary. The presidential race is just one of many races you may see on this ballot. These races will have a significant impact on your city, your district, and your judicial system.

That is why we want to remind you of an important deadline. Any resident who has never registered to vote in Arkansas will need to register by February 1 to vote in the Super Tuesday primary election.

Unfortunately each Election Day, many would-be first time voters in Arkansas do not have their votes counted because they are not actu-

ally registered to vote.

The Secretary of State’s office is reminding Arkansans that submitting your voter application does not guarantee your registration.

You must receive acknowledgment of your registration from the county clerk.

If you have moved to a different county since the last election you will need to submit your updated registration information to the clerk in your new county no later than February 26.

Arkansas has an open primary which means any registered voter can cast a vote, regardless of his or her political affiliation.

Once at the polling site, all voters may choose which party ballot they

will vote on. They are held to that affiliation in the case of a runoff election.

An unaffiliated voter may decide not to participate in either party's primary and will be given the ballot with non-partisan contests only.

The non-partisan contests include local judges and, in some areas of the state, judges for the Court of Appeals.

Arkansans state wide will also be voting on two Supreme Court Justice positions including the Chief Justice.

Early voting for the primary begins February 16.

We encourage you to ask your county clerk for a sample ballot before heading to the polls. And don’t forget to verify your registration.

Forrest City-East Arkansas Community College will host a performance by the United States Air Force Band of Mid-America’s Shades of Blue jazz ensemble on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. in the EACC Fine Arts Center.

There will be no charge for admission.

Tickets may be reserved through the Fine Arts Center Ticket Office by calling 870-633-4480, ext. 352.

The U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America’s Shades of Blue jazz ensemble is a group of nineteen professional musicians whose music inspires patriotism, connects communities with military service members, and honors United States veterans. With a repertoire of music ranging from traditional big band jazz to bebop, swing, and modern jazz, audiences are likely to hear music from contemporary jazz

“New Highway Program Proposal” Governor Hutchinson’s Weekly Column From Governor Asa Hutchinson LITTLE ROCK - This week I wanted to visit with you about Arkansas highways. The facts are we have declining revenue for our highways and our needs are greater than ever. And then we need additional funds for Arkansas to access new federal money that has been made available in recent federal highway program.

The new federal highway legislation will provide Arkansas with $200 million a year for new road funding, but it requires a match from the state. We need $46 million in matching funds

by September of this year, and an average of $50 million each year into the future.

After hearing from the Highway Working Group, members of the legislature, industry leaders and others, I have outlined a bold, yet realistic plan for funding Arkansas highways.

For the first time in our state’s history, we will make a meaningful contribution to our highways from general revenue funds, which in the past provided less than one percent of our highway needs. It’s important to note that my plan to use general revenue for highways will not reduce available funding for other critical needs like education, child welfare, criminal justice and more.

But a key part of the plan is that we will NOT raise taxes to fund our highways. Specifically, there will be no new taxes on gasoline, diesel fuel or sales tax. With our economy still on the mend and with families who are still struggling to make ends meet, now is not the time to raise taxes.

This new program allows us to access billions of dollars in federal highway money – all without raising taxes.

In the first year of my highway plan, Arkansas will primarily use unobligated surplus funds to provide the federal match of $46 million. In later years, the highway program will generate revenue from road user items such as a portion of existing sales tax on new and used cars. This will not raise or change the taxes Arkansans already pay on vehicles they drive. It will be phased in over time and capped at $25 million. There are other sources of revenue involved as well, but none will affect taxes or our ability to meet our budget obligations.

My final recommendation is using 25 percent of our budget surplus each year for highways. This will be done after education and our other critical budget needs are met.

Highway infrastructure is key to our state’s eco-

n o m i c development and growth, and this plan should act as a catalyst for that growth by allowing us to increase our investment in highways without placing an unnecessary burden on Arkansas taxpayers. The plan I presented accomplishes both objectives.

Everyone wants effective and accessible roadways in Arkansas. These highways help people get to work on time, visit loved ones and travel our incredible state. They also provide avenues for our farmers and businesses to transport products across the state for increased economic growth.

I recognize that this critical need must be addressed, but I also understand the financial burdens we all face in today’s economy.

This plan is adaptable and it is realistic for Arkansas. And those are two factors I am confident will make it sustainable for years to come. The plan follows my conservative approach to governing and to budgeting, regardless of our everchanging economy.

Arkansans and their families matter, and that’s why this highway plan is necessary and will help create better jobs and add to our quality of life.

Consumer Alert MILITARY TAX PROTECTIONS

From Attorney General Leslie Rutledge LITTLE ROCK – Active duty U.S. military service members and their families are entitled to some additional protections during tax season under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA).

A service member’s property cannot be seized or sold to pay off unpaid, back taxes that come due and remain unpaid before or during a period of military service, except by court order. The government entity will notify the service member in writing before the potential seizure of property.

A court order allowing the sale of the service member’s property will only be issued if the court finds that the service member’s military service does not materially affect his or her ability to pay the unpaid tax. A court may stay proceedings to enforce the collection of a tax for the sale of property that runs for the duration of the service member’s military service and up to 180 days after his or her release from military service.

Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge issued today’s consumer alert to educate military families across Arkansas about this safeguard when they are facing the insecurity of deployment or active duty as tax season approaches.

“The brave men and women who fight for our freedoms deserve special consideration, especially while on active duty,” said Attorney General Rutledge. “Military serv-

ice can cause financial and emotional stress on families, but the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act was enacted to provide some relief. It is important that we all remember their sacrifices and do what we can to help these heroic families.”

Attorney General Rutledge released information on the additional SCRA tax provisions below to remind activeduty military service members and their families of protections available to them this tax season: State tax relief: The SCRA provides that a nonresident soldier's military income and personal property are not subject to State taxation if the soldier is present in the State only due to military orders. For example, if your State of legal residence is Arkansas and the military sends you to Colorado, you will not have to pay Colorado’s State income tax on military earnings. However, income taxes may be charged on any non-military income earned.

Tax rates: The SCRA prevents states from using the income earned by a service member in determining a spouse’s tax rate when they do not maintain their permanent legal residence in that State.

Military spouses residency relief: This provision to the SCRA has been added to extend similar tax protections to military spouses who meet certain qualifying

factors such as accompanying the service member to a duty station State to comply with military orders. The spouse must also be in the duty station State solely to be with the service member, and the spouse’s home State is the same as the service member. If these requirements are met, the income earned by the non-military spouse while in the duty station State is not subject to taxation in that State.

Tax deferment: If a service member’s inability to pay their taxes was caused by their military service, service members can defer owed taxes for up to 180 days after release from service.

The IRS provides a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, which offers free tax help to military service members. Contact the nearest Armed Forces Legal Assistance Program office if you suspect SCRA rights were violated.

Arkansas military service members, veterans and families should file consumer complaints with the Attorney General’s office on ArkansasAG.gov or by calling (800) 482-8982.

For more information and tips to avoid scams and other consumer related issues, call the Arkansas Attorney General’s office at (800) 482-8982 or visit ArkansasAG.gov or facebook.com/AGLeslieRutled ge.

State Capitol Week in Review From Senator Jonathan Dismang LITTLE ROCK – The governor announced his plans to increase highway funding with budget surpluses and transfers from other state sources of revenue.

He is expected to call a special session for the legislature to consider the plan.

The governor emphasized that the new highway proposal would not raise taxes.

It would generate about $750 million in highway spending over the next 10 years. Also, it would provide matching funds of about $50 million a year in state money to allow Arkansas to receive an additional $200 million a year in federal funding.

The federal money became available when Congress passed a national highway funding bill in December. Over the next 10 years Arkansas would get an additional $2 billion in federal funding under the governor’s plan.

The new highway program would receive 25 percent of the General Improvement Fund (GIF), which is replenished by surplus state revenue that is available at the end of fiscal years because it has not been budgeted for specific purposes. Traditionally the legislature and the governor use GIF money for one-time, capital projects.

Legislative leaders noted that highway projects are in that category.

Based on the average surpluses of the past 10 years, this provision would increase highway spending by about $48 million a year.

Currently, sales taxes on purchases of new and used motor vehicles goes into the state’s general revenue fund and is distributed among state government agencies, public schools and universities and colleges. The governor’s plan would phase in a transfer of revenue from motor vehicle sales taxes to a special highway fund.

It would reach its cap of $25 million annually in

Fiscal Year 2021.

The Highway Department would receive an immediate boost in the form of $20 million from the governor’s rainy day fund and $20 million from existing surplus funds. The $40 million from those two sources would be available for highway projects in Fiscal Year 2017, which begins on July 1, 2016.

Also, the plan would move $4 million from general revenue to highways that is generated by existing diesel taxes. The state Highway and Transportation Department would get 70 percent of that amount, or about $2.7 million a year, and cities and counties would each get their traditional 15 percent share of highway funds.

The governor said he would ask the Highway Department “to be responsive to increased legislative oversight in light of the transfer of general revenues to the Highway program. It is important that the Highway Commission initiate internal reform which assures the public that taxpayer dollars are

being wisely, efficiently and fairly spent.”

Amendment 42 to the Arkansas Constitution, approved by voters in 1952, created the current five-member Highway Commission and buffered decision-making on highway projects from politics.

It is commonly referred to as the Mack-Blackwell amendment, after Senator Young Milton Mack of Moorefield (Independence County) and Senator Lawrence Blackwell of Pine Bluff, the sponsors of the Senate Joint Resolution that placed it on the ballot.

The governor said that he had not decided when to call a special session to address highway funding.

He is expected to also call a special session for the legislature to consider health care spending. The legislature will convene in fiscal session on April 13 to write budgets for state agencies, and although there is a parliamentary procedure for addressing non-budget bills during a fiscal session, it requires extraordinary majorities of each chamber.

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HHS Financial Aid Workshop to be held February 4

By Scarlett Golleher The Hazen High School Financial Aid Workshop, sponsored by Arkansas Student Loan Authority and Phillips Community College will be held on Thursday, February 4 at 6:00 p.m. in Mrs. Caviness's Science Room.

Information will be given on state and federal programs, including scholarships, loans, Pell and other grants.

Representatives will explain the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) which is

required for any type of financial aid including the Arkansas Challenge Scholarship. This workshop is open to juniors, seniors and their parents.

The FAFSA is based on 2015 tax information, so parents (and students) are urged to file their taxes as soon after the first of the year as possible. For more information, contact Scarlett Golleher, Counselor at 870-2554546 (ext.

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