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Another year in the books, take a look back at 2016 JanuaryHazen native Staff Sergeant Robert P. Kerr was honored at a retirement ceremony. The Prairie County Row Crop Production service held their annual meeting at Big K’s Fish Barn. Student Council awarded the high school library with $500. Student Council also held a trash pick up day with FFA
Operation Smile. A Prairie County Resident won $50,000 with a 200X instant game ticket. The Sheriff’s Department joined ICAC. The month ended with another covering of snow when Prairie County received over three inches at the end of the month. The Hazen Public Library held their Book Club/Recipe Swap meet-
Clarendon on February 6. Then Freshman Ross Harper was named MVP for the game. HHS FBLA members competed in the Spring Conference in Conway. Micah Dukes and Stephanie Anderson 4th in their division. The Prairie County traveling buddies from Hazen and Des Arc traveled to the Bahamas on a
Monday January 9 Hazen Chapter #5 OES Meeting 6:15p.m. BancorpSouth
Tuesday January 10 Quorum Court 6:00p.m. Annex Building Des Arc
Thursday January 12 DeValls Bluff City Council Meeting 6:00p.m. DeValls Bluff City Hall Hazen Lodge Meeting 7:30p.m. Lodge Hall
Monday January 16 DeValls Bluff City Council Meeting 6:00p.m. DeValls Bluff City Hall
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Tuesday January 17 UCA Representative to talk to High School Seniors 10:30a.m. - 11:15a.m. Mrs. Caviness’ Room High School Prairie County Master Gardeners Club Meeting 6:00p.m. BancorpSouth
HHS Students involved in Student Council and FFA participated in a trash pick up in January. and cleaned up Hwy. 63/ The first snow of 2016 fell and school was cancelled much to the relief of students across the county. The Hazen Hornet Basketball teams played throughout the month at both home and away games. The DeValls Bluff and Hazen City Council’s got back into the groove of the new year and held their first meetings of 2016 to discuss the new year and upcoming events. Quorum Court also held their first meeting of the new year and discussed the status of a new Prairie County Jail. The Hazen Study Club held their first meeting of the year at BancorpSouth with a theme of “Simple Elegance.” The Hornets and Lady Hornets hosted games Augusta on January 12 at the Hornets Nest. The Center Point Volunteer Fire Association held their an annual meeting. The GFWC Elsie McCain Club prepared for
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Terrell Penn prepared to make a shot at a Jr.High Hornet game.
ing. A Rag Rug Worshop was held at the Lower White River Museum. The city of Hazen decided to partner with the Literacy Fund at the city council meeting. FebruaryThe Hazen School Board began the month by swearing in members for the new year and new member Vicki Skarda.
Carnival Dream Cruise. Seniors Logan Penn, Donovan Gurley, and Khalid Mills signed to letters of intent to play football at the University of Arkansas at Monticello. The Senior Night for the Hornets was held on the night of the Des Arc game. The Quorum Court met and agreed to hire Janell Taylor as P r a i r i e C o u n t y Deputy Clerk. The Whiter River rest area located b e t w e e n Hazen and Fredonia was closed to an Amy Greenwalt was hired as a new become Arkansas AG Agent in Prairie County. T o u r i s t Information The Board also received Center. certificates of apprecia29 HHS students partiction by the HHS Student ipated in Math-A-Thon Council in honor of and raised a total of School Board $4750 for St. Judes Appreciation Month. The Jr. High Quiz Bowl HHS held a financial team placed 2nd at the aid workshop for students State Tournament in on February 4th. Mayflower The Arkansas Highway The property owner of Commission approved the Shell Superstop met bids for improvements in with the Hazen City Prairie County. Council to discuss that Lonoke/Prairie County condition of the building Gardeners held training after a fire. classes. MarchAmy Greenwalt was The Hazen High School welcomed as a new AG Senior Band performed Agent in Prairie County. for the residents of Hazen Elementary Springbrook Health and Gifted and Talented Rehab at the beginning of Students participated in a the month. Fall Stock Market Game The Hazen School Board sponsored by Economic recognized Freddie Rogers Arkansas. Hazen had six for completing his hours teams, one of which was and rehired Nanette the top team for their Belford as region. Superintendent. The Jr. High Quiz Bowl The Quorum Court held Team placed 2nd in the an emergency meeting Regional tournament in due to the resignation of
Retired Teachers Association hold Christmas meeting December 20th By Chris Weems Mrs. Ella Walker Rolfe, past president of Arkansas Retired Teachers Association will be the guest speaker at the February meeting of PCRTA at Des Arc First Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, as announced by Thelma Gray, president of the Prairie County group at their annual Christmas meeting, Tuesday, December 20. The meeting attended by 18 members and six visitors was December 20. In keeping with the theme of the meeting, the hall was decorated with
poinsettias and other Christmas decorations, to “add to the Christmas Spirit”, the decorating committee said. After the meal, Helen Holloway gave the devotional reading, “We All Have Gifts”, taken from Romans 12:5 and 6. Kathie Ewing read the poem, “Twas the Night Jesus Was Born.” MaryAnne Williams sang “Mary, Did You Know?” The president thanked all for attending, the ones giving the program and June Whiteside and Lynda Andrews and others for the decorations
and the variety for food. The minutes and financial report were approved as printed. The visitors were Ruth Shelman, Jim Hurt, Lula McDonald, Betty Hamilton, Carolyn Foster and Clemmie Jackson. The next meeting will be Tuesday, February 21, with a catered meal, for which a nominal fee will be charged. The meeting will be at 1:00 p.m., at the Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in Des Arc. All retired school personnel are invited to attend and become a part of the ARTA.
County Clerk Vanessa Peters. The 2016 Miss Arkansas Heritage Pageant was held at the DeValls Bluff Community Center. The Hazen Pre-K celebrated Dr. Suess’ 112th birthday with costumes and stories. The Hornet Baseball season began with a rocky start for the baseball team. While the Lady Hornets Softball team began defense for their crowns. The Red Cross held a blood drive at the Hazen United 2015 Miss Fort Lincoln Queen Methodist Church AnnaLisa Meredith crowning 2016 and received 17 Miss Arkansas Heritage Queen donations. Megan Stock The 2016 Primary The Hornet Baseball Election ended. and Softball teams conMegan Stock was crowned Miss Arkansas tinued to play throughout April. Heritage. Girls and Boys State The 10th grade class Delegates were held their auction to raise money for from at the announced for the 74th Hazen Community Session of Girls State and the 76th Session of Boys Center. The Hazen Masonic State. Farmers and Merchants Lodge held their annual Breakfast Benefit to raise Bank named Hardke Community Bank money for scholarships. President. The DeValls Bluff City John and Kristel Petrus Council held a short of Carlisle were named meeting. The Quorum Court met the 2016 Farm Family of and agreed to sell vehi- the Year. Hazen HIPPY visited cles to Cotton Plant. the Hazen Public Library DeValls Bluff native Johnpaul ‘JP’ Arnold for story time. The Grand Prairie Quilt earned PRSA Society held their monthAccreditation. ly meeting. More than 50 kids and The Prairie County parents participated in the Hazen Public Library EHC held their spring Easter Egg Hunt at the meeting at the PC Fairgrounds. Gazebo. Prairie County residents The Prairie County participated in Walk Democratic Women held Across AR. their monthly meeting. Quorum Court met in 22 people participated in their monthly meeting the Arkansas Heritage 2k
Pictured from left to right the students are Christabelle Newton, Nash Arnett, Kolton Tosh, and Austyn Booth, all are 4th graders who participated in the Fall Stock Market Game.
Family Run/walk. The first annual Arkansas Heritage Wild Game Supper was held at the DeValls Bluff Gym. AprilLocal 4-H teens attended the Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center and Arkansas River Trail. The Hazen School Board held their monthly meeting and accepted the rehire of Bradow, Glover and Wheeler for the 20162017 year. The Hazen Elementary held a Family Math and Science Night.
and addressed the security of county records. The DeValls Bluff City Council held their regular monthly meeting. The Senior High Quiz Bowl team placed first at in the State Finals which were televised on AETN. The Hazen City Council held their monthly meeting and received an update on the electronic sign. The Hazen community held a day of prayer. SEENPAGE 3 YEAR
17 Donors gave blood on Dec. 19 By: Sharon Cagle The American Red Cross blood drive on Monday, December 19th at the Hazen United Methodist Church had 17 donations. Those who donated were: Ricky Johnson Karen Coats Roxanne Bradow Dawanna Keys Thrisa Gentry Billy Keys Joe Keys Deborah Mayher Meg Miller
James Gray Cecil Minton Lance Prine Connie Starling Tracy Teer Shirley Westbrook Coryna Tenison Mary VanHouten Donors are eligible to give in 56 days. The next blood drive is scheduled for Monday, February 13th 2017 from 2 pm to 6 pm at the Hazen United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.
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Obituaries Gerald Carroll Mr. Gerald Lynn Carroll of Hazen, Arkansas departed this life Sunday, December 25, 2016 in Wynne, Arkansas. He was born March 3, 1964 at Blytheville, Arkansas the son of Stuart Jay and Novella (Hedge) Carroll. Mr. Carroll was raised in West Helena, Arkansas and Marvel, Arkansas, and was a graduate of Marvel High School. He owned and operated Carroll’s Excavation Service. Whenever he had the opportunity to be off work he could be found fishing or hunting with his sons. Gerald also enjoyed dirt track racing. He was of the Christian faith. Gerald was preceded in death by his father, Stuart Jay Carroll. He is survived by his fiance, Melody Dewitt of Wynne, Arkansas; his mother, Novella Carroll; two sons, Chris Carroll and Josh Carroll both of Hazen, Arkansas; two brothers, Glenn Carroll of West Helena, Arkansas and Gordon Carroll of Jonesboro, Arkansas; three sisters, Glenda Warren of Leachville, Arkansas, Denise Hall of Saint Charles, Missouri, and Annett Moneymaker of Searcy, Arkansas; three grandchildren, Addie Beth Carroll, Ella Grace Carroll, and Maci Jolynn Carroll all of Hazen, Arkansas; his ex-wife, Belinda Bruce of Batesville, Arkansas; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services are at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 31, 2016 in the Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home chapel in Wynne, Arkansas with Brother Christian VanHouten officiating. Friends may visit the funeral home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, December 30, 2016. Honorary pallbearers are Frankie Lisko, Tim Bedner, Shoan Welch, Brandon Rollins, Jack Harlson, and Perry Johnson. Arrangements by Thompson-Wilson Wynne Funeral Home online registry: www.thompsonwilsonfh.com Member 2016
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Johnny Faulkner Johnny Louis Faulkner, 69, a resident of Fayetteville, Arkansas passed from this life on December 26, 2016 in Fayetteville. He was born June 2, 1947 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Lloyd and Gladys Beebe Faulkner. He is preceded in death by his parents. Johnny loved hunting, fishing and golf and was an avid Razorback fan. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Left to cherish his memory are his son, Jay Faulkner and his wife, Lauren of Conway, Arkansas; his daughter, Shannon Faulkner Faust and her husband, Ryan of Rogers; and two grandchildren, Wyatt Faust and Madelyn Faust. A visitation will be 3:00 p.m., Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Westfield Chapel Funeral Home in Springdale. Please share your fond thoughts and memories of Johnny on his memorial at www.WestfieldChapel.co m.
William Tarter William Carlton (Butch/W.C.) Tarter, 67, of North Little Rock, AR passed away to be with the Lord on F r i d a y , December 23, 2016. He was the 3rd youngest son of Arthur and Ruby Tarter born on August 28, 1949. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Ruby, and infant brother, Bobby Joe. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Denise Ann (Gerren) Tarter and only child, William “Keith” Tarter, brother Charles Tarter and his wife ,Chloe, and son Bobby Joe of Hazer, AR. Butch/W.C. had a Bachelors in Business Administration from he University of Arkansas at Little Rock and a Master’s degree in Theology. He was a retired ordained Baptist minister,former Chief Cost Accountant at Leisure Arts, consultant for the Small Business Administration department at University of Arkansas Little Rock, accountant at Windsor Door Company, as well as an entrepreneur and business man. Butch/W.C. enjoyed fishing, sports, travelling, and especially joking with friends and family he so loved. He enjoyed reading and studying history and theology. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M.- 7:00 P.M. on Monday, December 26, 2016 at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazer, AR. Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at Calvary Baptist Church in Hazer, AR. Interment will be at Carlisle Cemetery in Carlisle, AR. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the many caring nurses and doctors at Springhill Baptist Hospital Inpatient Services, Intensive Care and Rehabilitation Services.
Billy Joe Toll William Joseph (Billy Joe) Toll, 55, of De Valls Bluff, died January 1, 2017. He was born November 8, 1961 in Brinkley, Arkansas, the son of Dewey and Pauline Snarr Toll. Billy Joe is survived by two daughters, Julie Turner and husband, Brandon of Navarre, Florida and Samantha Toll of Cabot, Arkansas; one granddaughter, Sawyer Turner; one brother, Dennis Toll
What is the need for a resolution? It comes every year like clock-work. The year 2016 has come and gone with its array of colorful events. Highlights stem from the exhilarating start of the Olympic games to the pandemonium surrounding the race for our new President and all the in-betweens of tragedies, triumphs, and new discoveries. However, we are entering into the year 2017. Some see the new year as a pure, untouched canvas ready to be painted with new colors, unique strokes and brimming with the hope of new opportunities. Others view it as another year to hop in and continue to live on repeat in the circular rut their life has taken. The idea of resolutions have a dark-cloud tied to them like a ball and chain. Based on countless stories, the very notion of entering into the dreaded process of developing resolutions provokes feelings of failure, inconsistency, and with it the thought that it all in all was a "good effort." Maybe its not the aspiration of having a new year's resolution that we need or desire to achieve, but an aim to live, to find purpose in the moments of each day. Sure, the goals and the ambitions we set certainly layout a guideline of what we would like to do and accomplish. Yet, whether we strive to change our bodies by diet and exercise, to educate
our minds and bolster our standing in the knowledge-breeding community, or to learn more about God by disciplining ourselves to dive deeper into His word such thoughts fall prey to lofty daydreams and unmet expectations. Does it have to be this way? Is there another pro and con list being drafted to help alleviate the pressure found within the waves of debate to pen or not to pen resolutions? What if our aims, our goals were rooted in what man's chief end is? Man's chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy Him forever. Free-floating anxieties rapidly rise in the hearts of the believer, the skeptic, the atheist and the antagonist at the mention of anything that competes with the glory of us, the success of us. To reason in our minds that there is someone perfect, sovereign and worthy of our adoration, respect, and service terrorizes us. We rationalize by grasping for resolutions, goals and aims that are grafted into what we think we can mange and obtain. What can glorify and serve us. Finding that after a few months, a few weeks, a few days that the theory, that the aspiration disappears like the dew that dries in light of the morning sun. This life is not about us. The successes that have been gained are at the allowance of the Almighty Maker's hand. With or without you the
Just A Pinch Recipes Creamy Crockpot Chicken Pasta! By Jenni K. This is a very easy and flavorful pasta dish. I love cooking in the crockpot, and coming home to the smell of dinner when I've been gone all day! WHAT YOU NEED 3-4 frozen chicken breasts, sliced 1 lb pasta of choice 1 stick butter 8 oz cream cheese 1 can(s) (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup 1 envelope (0.7 oz) dry italian dressing mix (I used Good Seasons brand) DIRECTIONS 1.)Place sliced, frozen chicken in the bottom of a crockpot. 2.)Cut butter and cream cheese into pieces, and add them, along with the cream of chicken soup and Italian seasoning mix, to and wife, Laure and two sisters, Bonnie Davis and Jonnie Gabbard. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at the Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in De Valls Bluff. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. prior to the service. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in De Valls Bluff. Arrangements are by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen.
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glory will be given to God. The target of this post isn't to advocate for those wasting their time questioning whether or not to immerse yourself into the poorly practiced resolution list. It is to enlighten the eyes of those who are sick and tired of the crumbling foundation that we have set our resolutions on or those who grapple with the lack of control they perceive they have. My intention is to encourage you that as you craft and design your resolution/goal calendar for the year 2017, or if you decide not to, to ponder and reflect on what your aim is in each and every moment that is tied to your day. Believer, until the mindset of glorifying self is silenced by the overwhelming, magnificent, captivating grandeur of God you will not be able to attain the chief end of man or find fulfillment. Root your resolutions to sprout seeds that bloom full of His glory. Model the same attitude of Jesus. "If anyone’s will is to do God’s will, he will know whether the teaching is from God or whether I am speaking on my own authority. The one who speaks on his own authority seeks his own glory; but the one who seeks the glory of him who sent him is true, and in him there is no falsehood." John 7:17–19 For the unbeliever, I tell
you that the Gospel is very simple. You may know the stories, you may have presumptions based on the actions of Christ-followers, you may have walked once according to the light of God's Word and have turned to walk in the desires of your flesh because of tragedy or by the pull of your glory-hunger but you will never find fulfillment, contentment in what the world's promised, in what you believe you can achieve. "Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord," Acts 3:19 New Years Resolutions don't need to be ridden with failure stories. Let's revolutionize resolutions with a greater dedication and devotion to place the fuel of our desires into what is true and sure. You still may feel failure and experience inconsistency because as a human you are always the flawed factor of the equation, but with God there will always be consistency, sureness and faithfulness. Set your goals and ambitions with the purpose, the desire, the longing to glorify God this New Year and for the rest to come until one day he returns. Happy New Year! Courtesy of Ashlea Heitner https://www.theodysse yonline.com/what-isthe-need-for-resolution
“Saving Faith” to show at Center “Saving Faith” will be this month’s movie at the DeValls Bluff Community Center 710 E Sycamore St. DeValls Bluff. The movie will be shown on Saturday, January 14th, at 6pm. Admission and popcorn are free. Saving Faith is the compelling story of Malcolm’s crumbling life after surviving the car accident that took his little girl. He’s losing his focus, his
direction and his faith. Altercations with a rebellious employee who can’t seem to shake his gang member lifestyle call on God’s graceful interference and reveal the power of forgiveness and acceptance in order to save Malcolm’s faith. For More info: Call Liz Schwede 870-581-7202 also Via Facebook Movies at the Center.
White River Museum to hold rug workshop Lower White River Museum State Park is offering a rag rug workshop Saturday, January 14 at 10 a.m. The art of making rugs from scraps of old fabric has been handed for generations. Become part of this tradition and learn a new skill as you weave a no-sew rag rug. Class sizes are limited, and registration is required. For more information or
to register, contact Monica Smith at: Phone (870) 256-3711 E m a i l : monica.f.smith@arkansas. gov. Lower White River Museum State Park is one of 52 state parks administered by the State Parks Division of the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism.
Hazen School Menu JANUARY 9 - 13, 2016
Elementary students do not have the sandwich line option. **Menus are subject to change without notice** Sandwich Line Breakfast Hot Line MONDAY Country Fried Steak Potatoes & Gravy Seasoned Carrots Cantaloupe Chunks Hot Roll Milk TUESDAY Popcorn Chicken Ranch Potatoes Black Eyed Peas Texas Toast Apple Wedges Milk WEDNESDAY Beefy Nachos Pinto Beans Lettuce/Tom. Salad Cinnamon Sticks Mixed Fruit Milk THURSDAY Chicken Sandwich Potato Wedges Lettuce/Tomato/Pickle Diced Pears Birthday Cake Milk FRIDAY Chili Toasted Cheese Crackers Cauliflower/Broccoli/ Ranch Peach Cobbler Milk
MONDAY Grilled Chicken Salad Crackers Hot Roll Cantaloupe Chunks Milk TUESDAY Stuffed Crust Pizza Tossed Salad Broccoli/Carrots Apple Wedges Milk
MONDAY Breakfast Pizza or Cereal & Toast or Sausage & Biscuit Fruit Juice Milk TUESDAY French Toast & Sausage or Cereal & Toast or Sausage & Biscuit Fruit Juice WEDNESDAY Milk Chili Dog Wednesday Pinto Beans Sausage & Cheese Slaw Biscuit or Cinnamon Sticks Cereal & Toast or Mixed Fruit Sausage & Biscuit Milk Fruit Juice THURSDAY Milk Croissant Club THURSDAY Baked Potato Pancake on a Stick or Lettuce/Tomato Cereal & Toast or Pickle Spear Sausage & Biscuit Diced Pears Fruit Milk Juice FRIDAY Milk Cheeseburger Friday Potato Wedges Biscuit & Gravy or Lettuce/Tom./Pickle Cereal & Toast or Peach Cobbler Sausage & Biscuit Milk Fruit Juice Milk
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Page 3 - The Grand Prairie Herald - Wednesday, January 4, 2017 MayThe Hazen School Board eld their monthly meeting and rehired 20162017 Certified Staff Members. T h e D e Va l l s B l u f f C i t y Council held an e m e r g e n c y meeting. 6 t h grader T y l e r Lindsey won the Arkansas Heritage Kids participating E s s a y the 4-H Camp. Contest. The Honor’s Banquet was held at Murry’s Restaurant. The Prairie County land auction netted $5,270. The HHS Fine Arts took honors at Regional AR Art Educators show. The Lady Hornets claim Conference Tourney Crown and place 4th in Regionals. Logan Penn and Tamara Pinkney placed in the State Track Tournament while the Sr. High and Jr. High teams place in the District Meet. The Prairie County Extension Homemakers toured Garvan Gardens. Sr. High Beta Club and NHS inductions were held at the high school. HIPPY students graduated at the DVB Community Center. Samuel Harper and Almetia Cole attended a reception at the Arkansas Governor’s Mansion. Judge Mike Skarda signed an EHC proclamation. Forty-Nine students graduated from Hazen High School as the Class of 2016. Quorum Court met and passed resolutions for the county. The 2016 Athletic Banquet was held at the Hazen Community Center. The Hazen Babe Ruth Baseball team placed 1st
in a tournament in Lonoke. Veterans were honored at the annual Memorial Day Service. June-
in the Water Olympics at
The Prairie County Democratic women met and decided on a new name for the club. The School Board met to discuss the upcoming 2016-2017 year. The DeValls Bluff City Council met and heard from Sheriff Burnett. Prairie County
Teen Chess Club. The Grand Prairie Quilt Society held their monthly meeting. The DeValls Bluff City Council hired a new police officer at an emergency meeting. The 2016 District Farm Families of the Year were named. Prairie County Members attended the Arkansas Extension Homemakers Council Annual State Meeting. Prairie County 4-H members attended the Delta District 4-H ORama. The DeValls Bluff Public Library hosted the “Zoo to You” summer program. The “We Believe” Basketball Camp drew in more than 80 participant to learn basketball and life skills. Quorum Court met to discuss concealed weapons on employees and hear about flooding problems on County Line. The Hazen City Council met and approved the
The 8th Annual Memorial Day Service was held on May 31st in the center of town. Candidates utilized Steamboat Days to campaign for their upcoming elections. The Hazen Public Library hosted a Young
purchase of a hangar at the airport. The 15th Annual Mammoth Pond Fishing Derby was a success. The 4th Annual Bottoms Festival was held on June 25th. The Hazen Baptist Health Clinic recieved a new building. JulyThe Hazen Babe Ruth team placed 2nd in District Tournament and moved onto State. The Hazen School board
After the graduation ceremony commenced on Sunday, May 22 in the Hazen Hornet Nest (Gym), the Seniors tossed their caps into the air to finalize their achievements. seasons. The Senior High Homecoming Court for 2016 was announced. Grant Shelman won the Relyance Bank High School Classic Gold Tournament. White River Irrigations hosted an international contingency. The HHS Band participated in the UCA Band Day. The Hazen City Council met to discuss the fire department and the opening of the new linic. The Idlewild Extension Homemakers Clubs helped students out with a Back to School Fair. The Homecoming
met to approve personnel changes for the new year and approve fund transfers for the gym. Prairie County 4-H Members attended a 4-H Day Camp. Hazen native Hayley Rounsavall placed first in her first ever NMCA appearance. The 4-H Cloverbud Camp was held at the Prairie County Fairgrounds. The Museum of Discovery visited the Hazen Public Library. The Prairie County Democratic Party attended the Jefferson/Jackson Dinner. The Hazen Babe Ruth team placed 5th in the State Tournament. The Hazen City Council met and heard about the work on North Hazen Avenue and for an update on the Baptist Family Clinic. The DeValls Bluff City Council met and approved the pay increase for the chief of police. AR Care held their open house and the Back to School Bash.
was held at the Hazen Community Center. Team Downrange wins gold at the 2016 Jr. Gold AIM National Title. The DeValls Bluff City Council held a public meeting. Prairie County Reps attended the 2016 Arkansas Rice Expo. The 2016-2017 began for HSD students on August 18. The Spotlight Dancers competition team won big at the Nationals Competition on Orlando. HHS Art teacher Terri Rollins was named AAEA director for 20162017. The annual Swarm Fest
AugustThe Hazen Public Library hosted the Toltec Mound Summer Program. Ketrina Wallace was crowned Miss Prairie County Rice. The Hazen School Board held their regular monthly meeting and updated the handbook policies. The Hazen City Council met and passed an ordinance to increase gas rates. The Back to School Fair
The Hazen Senior High Hornets played the first game of the year Friday night against the Piggott Mowhawks on September 2nd. was held at the Hazen City Park. SeptemberThe School Board held their monthly meeting and approved the purchase of three new buses. Local 4-H members attendeed the 4-H State O-Rama. The Senior and Junior High Hornets began their
Ceremony and game were held September 23. Quorum Court met and discusseed grants and budgets. GFWC Clubs of District IV held their monthly meeting. The HHS Golf Team won the 6-2A Disctrict Golf Tournament.
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For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, [1] as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.� Book of Romans 1:16-17 Calvary Baptist Church West North Front Street, Hazen, AR Phone: (870) 255 - 4038 Sunday School: 9:50 AM Worship: 10:45 AM BTC: 6 PM, Evening Worship 6:45 PM Wednesday Bible Study: 7 PM First Baptist Church 224 N. Hazen Ave. Hazen, AR 72064 Phone: (870) 255 - 4464 Pastor, Sam Higgs Sunday Service Sunday School: 10:00 AM Morning Worship: 11:00 AM Evening Worship: 6:00 PM Wednesday Service Adult Bible Study and Prayer
1 Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe. 2 Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision. 3 For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh. 4 Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I more: 5 Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee; 6 Concerning zeal, persecuting the church; touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless. 7 But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. 8 Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ, 9 And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the
faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith: 10 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; 11 If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead. 12 Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. 13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. 15 Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you. 16 Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing. 17 Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample. 18 (For many walk, of whom
I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: 19 Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.) 20 For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: 21 Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself. 1 Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved. 2 I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord. 3 And I intreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with other my fellowlabourers, whose names are in the book of life. 4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. 5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. 6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication
with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. 9 Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you. 10 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity. 11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. 12 I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. 13 I can do all things through Christ
which strengtheneth me. 14 Notwithstanding ye have well done, that ye did communicate with my affliction. 15 Now ye Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but ye only. 16 For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my necessity. 17 Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account. 18 But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God. 19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. 20 Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen. 21 Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren which are with me greet you. 22 All the saints salute you, chiefly they that are of Caesar's household. 23 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. (To the Philippians written from Rome, by Epaphroditus.)
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Center Point MB Church RR 1, Center Point Road, Hazen, AR Pastor Gary Malone Sunday School: 10 AM Worship: 11 AM BTC: 6 PM - Worship: 7 PM Wednesday - Youth Night 7 PM First United Methodist Church 211 North Hazen Avenue, Hazen, AR Phone (870) 255 - 4657 Pastor Carolyn Doering Sunday School: 9:45 AM Worship Service: 10:55 AM
Hazen Church of Christ 204 Adams Street, Hazen, AR. Phone (870) 255 - 3633 Sunday - Bible Study: 10 AM Worship Service: 11 AM Sunday Night: 6 PM Wednesday Bible Study: 7 PM Family Christian Fellowship 603 W Washington Hazen, AR. Pastor Scott Skarda 501-516-5971 Sunday: 10 AM, Wed, 7 PM Merredith Memorial Church of God in Christ Sunday School: 9:30 AM Worship: 11 AM New Bethel MB Church RR1, New Bethel Road, Hazen, AR. Pastor Bro. Freddie McCann Sunday School 10am / Choir Prac. 4:30 / BTC 5pm / Worship Svc 6pm / Wed Night Youth Mtng 6pm / Men's Bible Study 2nd Tues 6:30 / Ladies' Bible Study 3rd Tues 6:30 Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church Pastor Joe Mills 7474 Highway 86 North, Hazen, AR Sunday School:10 AMService:11 AM BTC: 5 PM Sunday Night: 6 PM Wed. A.C.E. at 6:30 PM & Bible Study: 7:00 PM Prairie Chapel MB Church Center of North Washington & Woodlawn, Hazen, AR. Rev. Oscar Washington Pastor Sunday School: 9:30AM Worship: 11AM Wednesday 7 PM Bible Study Carlisle Pentecostal Church of God Scott & McDonald Sts., Carlisle, AR. Phone 501-438-1643 Pastor Daniel Strength Sunday School: 10 AM Sunday Worship Service: 11 AM Sunday Evening Service: 6 PM Wednesday Evening Service: 7 PM Mt Zion MB Church Rt 2 Carlisle, AR Rev. Nelson Watson, Pastor Sun. School 9:45 A.M. Worship 11 A.M. Wed Prayer & Bible Class 7 P.M. First Pentecostal Church of Prairie County 3201 Hwy. 70 E., Hazen, AR (870) 255-9177 Pastor J N Holmes Sunday 10 A.M. Wednesday 7 P.M. St. Peters Episcopal Church Highway 86, Tollville, AR. Worship Service: 9 AM Sunday School: 10:30AM First Baptist Church 319 Court St., P. O. Box 25, Carlisle, AR Phone (870) 552 - 7732 David Lee - Pastor Sun School: 9:45 AM Worship: 11 AM Awana: 5 PM Worship: 7 PM First United Methodist Church 215 East Third St., Carlisle, AR Phone (870) 552 - 7789 Reverend Jay Culpepper, Pastor
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Landmark Baptist Church 517 East Third, Carlisle, AR. Phone (870) 552 - 3568 Pastor Albert Young Sunday School: 9:45 AM Worship: 10:45 AM BTC 6 PM - Worship 7 PM Wed. Evening: 7:30 PM
Holy Temple Church of God in Christ Elder James Clark, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 AM Worship Service: 11 AM Jehovah Community Temple Church 710 Sycamore St, DeValls Bluff, AR Elder Ronnie Mosby Sunday 10:30 AM
Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church Pastor Alan Minton HWY 70 West of DeValls Bluff, AR Sunday School-10:00 a.m. Sunday Preaching -11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening-5:00 p.m. Wednesday Night-7:00 p.m. Zion Lutheran Church Hwy 79 PO Box 158 Ulm, AR 72170 Phone: 870-241-3778 email: zionlutheran@hotmail.com Pastor: Rev. Johnny Graham Sunday School at 10 am Worship at 11am Bible study: Wed at 5:30 pm
St. Rose Catholic Church Highway 70, Carlisle, AR. Phone (870) 552 - 3601 Father Shaun Wesley Saturday: Spanish Mass 6:30 PM Sunday School: 9:45 AM Sunday: Mass 11:00 AM United Methodist Church of DeValls Bluff Highway 70 West, DeValls Bluff AR. Pastor Carolyn Doering Sunday Morning Worship: 9 AM Sunday School: 10:15 AM Fellowship Meal: 4th Sun. of Month, 6 PM First Baptist Church of DeValls Bluff P. O. Box 358 Highway 70 West, DeValls Bluff, AR. Phone (870) 998 - 7118 Pastor Bill Bruce Sunday School: 9:45 AM Morning Worship: 11 AM Training Hour: 5 PMWorship 6 PM Wednesday Evening: 7 PM Mount Olive MB Church Highway 70, DeValls Bluff, AR. Rev. Joe L. Pumphrey Sunday School: 9:30AM Worship Service: 11 AM Peppers Lake Church of Christ Hwy 302, SE of DeValls Bluff, AR. Sunday - Bible Study: 10 AM Worship: 11 AM Evening Service: 6 PM Wednesday - Bible Study: 7 PM Union Chapel FreeWill Baptist Church Metcalf Road, Rt.1, DeValls Bluff, AR Elder Sylvester Swanigan Sunday School: 9:30 AM Worship Service: 11 AM Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church Highway 86, Slovak, AR. Fr. Shaun Wesley,Sunday School: 9:45 AM Mass: 8:30 AM Thursday Holy Hours 5:00 pm and Mass at 6:00pm Biscoe Baptist Church Biscoe, AR. Pastor David Rogers Sunday School: 10 AM Worship Service: 11 AM & 7 PM Training 6 PM Wed. Serv. 7 PM
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Page 6 - The Grand Prairie Herald - Wednesday, January 4, 2017 OctoberGovernor Asa Hutchinson spoke at the Farm Bureau meeting. The Prairie County Democrat Rally was hosted at the Hazen City Park. The Hazen School Board met, elected officers, and approved the 2016 -2017 budget. HHS Students Angela Hoover and Kolby Fox attended a quilting class at the Prairie County Fair Grounds. HistoryMaker Bob Nash visited HHS. PCRTA Members attend the State Convention in Benton. The Prairie County Fair winners were announced. The Baptist Health Family Clinic held its grand opening ceremony on Tuesday, October 4. The Race for Plant ‘X’ visited the Hazen
ed senior night for the senior football players, cheerleaders, and band members. Hazen High School and Des Arc High competed in the annaul Pantry Pile Up for the 4th year in a row. HES 5th graders participated in a youth led STEM Challenge. NovemberThe 2016 Princess Rice pageant was held with Sarah Toll being crowned Miss Princess Rice 2016. The Hazen School Board met and approved a new hire. The Prairie County Master Gardeners held their monthly meeting. The 40th Annual Rice Festival was held at the Hazen City Park. The Junior Hornets dominated in their final game of the season, to
Foreign Exchange Students: Pia Steinka (Germany), Berta Feliu (Spain), and Gara Rivera (Canary Islands) at the GFWC meeting. Elementary School. The HHS Golf Team placed 4th in the State Tournament. HIPPY Students visited the Hazen Fire Department, Grant Shelman was named the 2A State Golf Champ. Hazen High School host-
remain undefeated. Donald Trump won the presidency in Arkansas and in the U.S. HES recieved over three dozen dictionaries from GWFC. The Junior Beta Club Induction was held on November 4 in the Hazen High Gym.
HistoryMaker Bob Nash visited with students at HHS in October and talked to them about his life and accomplishments.
Attorney General announces mobile office locations LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge has announced the mobile office locations for January. Attorney General Rutledge created the mobile office initiative during her first year in office to make the office accessible to everyone, particularly to those who live outside the capital city. In both 2015 and 2016, office hours were held in all 75 counties assisting nearly 1,300 Arkansans. The Attorney General Mobile Offices assist constituents with consumer related issues in filing consumer complaints against scam artists. Staff will also be available to answer questions about the office and the other services it offers to constituents. Rutledge believes there is no issue too small for her staff to have a face-to-face conversation. The mobile office will be
in Prairie County on Tuesday, Jan. 26, from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in the Project Mountain Senior Center, 1103 E Main St. in Des Arc. Rutledge will also continue her partnership that began in 2016 with local law enforcement across the State to offer prescription drug take back boxes. Law enforcement will be at all mobile offices to handle a secure box and properly dispose of the prescriptions collected. Rutledge encourages Arkansans to bring their old, unused or expired prescription medications to an upcoming mobile office. For more information about services provided by the Attorney General’s office, visit ArkansasAG.gov or call (501) 682-2007. Rutledge can also be found on Facebook at facebook.com/AGLeslieRu tledge and on Twitter at twitter.com/AGRutledge.
Farm Bureau President Luke Hooks presented the John Petrus family a plaque for being chosen as the 2016 Farm Family of the Year. HHS Senior Allie Burroughs signed to play softball for UCA during a ceremony in the gym. HHS Art Teacher Terri Rollins won the Arkansas’ Art Teacher of the Year Award. Prairie County 4-H held their annual banquet. Hazen HIPPY held a Turkey Time themed meeting. The Hazen City Council met and passed a new fowl ordinance. Exxon donated $500 to HHS. Hazen True Value held their annual open house. The Miller Family Farm was recognized as an Arkansas Century Farm Family Winner. The DeValls Bluff City Council met to discuss a desicion concerning their meeting. DecemberLocal 4-H members volunteered at Arkansas Educational Network. Arkansas Department of Heritage gathers grass Seeds with the help of Prairie County Master Gardeners. The Chamber of Commerce held their annual Christmas in the Park Celebration. The Hazen School Board met and accepted the resignation of the cafeteria supervisor. HES students competed in a chess tournament in Beebe. The Hazen Chapter 5, OES installed their officers for 2017. Local 4-H members attended a Teen Leadership/Citizenship Workshop with Arkansas Farm Bureau. The HHS Seniors played the Hazen Police and Fire Department in a benefit basketball game. HES classes caroled for a cause and visited Ms. Beth Rogers to lift her holiday spirits. The HHS Band and Choir held their annual concert.
The Race for Plane ‘X’ truck visited the HES 6th graders for a day of science, fun, and learning. The Hazen Pre-K put on a Christmas Play in the gym. HES held their 2nd Literacy Night for a night full of learning and holiday fun. The Hazen United Methodist Church held their annual Christmas Cantata. The Hazen School Board held their monthly meeting. The White River Museum held a basket weaving workshop. The Calvary Baptist Church Discovery Classes presented their Christmas play. The Prairie County Master Gardeners visited The Empress for an outing together. The Senior and Junior High girls and boys basketball teams continued to play. The HHS Band recieved a donors choose grant. HES students enjoy Christmas parties to finish off their year.
HHS students Angela Hoover and Kolby Fox attended a quilting class at the Prairie County Fair Grounds on Saturday, Octboer 8. They both learned how to sew a 9 patch block and lock it onto a pillow during the class.
Williams Singers to present concert at Pleasant Ridge
The Williams Singers from Williams Baptist College will be presenting a concert of sacred music on Sunday, January 22, at the Pleasant Ridge Missionary Baptist Church. The program will include music from a wide range of genres, including classical compositions and contempory pieces. Hunter Ingle and Monica Griffin, 2014 Hazen High School graduates, are members of the ensemble, which is composed of approximately 30 singers. The program, which will begin at 5 p.m., is free and and everyone is invited to attend. Pleasant Ridge MB Church is located in the Hickory Plains community.