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Community Events Calendar Wednesday January 6

Booster Club Meeting at 5:30 p.m. at Hazen Fire Department Meeting Room

Thursday January 7

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

Hazen Masonic Lodge, Lodge Hall at 7:00 p.m.

Saturday January 9

Movies at the Center at 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. showing “War Room” at DeValls Bluff Community Center

Monday January 11

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

Hazen/DeValls Bluff, Prairie County, Arkansas

Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Another year in the books, take a look back at 2015 January - The beginning of the year began with the Prairie County Elected Officials were sworn in on New Year's Day at the Des Arc Annex Building.

The DeValls Bluff City Council members along with the new alderman were sworn in on January 8.

The Quorum Court approved the County Annexation of Wintkers Subdivision.

April Highfill was selected as the new Prairie County Library Branch Manager.

The progress of the High School Offices and Gymatorium were underway.

The walls of the jail began despite the weather slowing down the progress.

The Hazen City Council Aldermen were sworn in on January 15.

Prairie County Library Board began setting the dates for the Special Election.

Hazen High School Learn-on App Development Team (Van Hamilton, Paige Guenther, Patrick Hoover, Jonathan Munnerlyn and

Tuesday January 12

Left: Vanessa Peters, County/Circuit Clerk, leading the swearing in at Des Arc Annex Building on Thursday, January 1, 2015 (l-r front row) Ford Briggs, Hickory Plains constable; Lawrence Holloway, Des Arc JP; Judge Mike Skarda, Eddie Ciganek, Hazen JP; Mary Sue Roe, Des Arc JP; Assessor Jeannie Lott, Bobby Willeford, Biscoe JP, (l-r back row) Dennis Tipton, Brown Grove JP; Ronnie Eans, Northside JP; Ronald Eans, Des Arc Constable; Doyle Sullins, Ulm JP; County Sheriff Gary Burnett, Treasurer Judy Burnett, Matt Sterling, DeValls Bluff JP; Mike McIntosh, Northside Constable. Picture Courtesy of White River Journal The Youth Entrepreneur Pride of Prairie Band School Board was hon- parents were recognized Showcase (Y.E.S.) of auditioned for the Region ored for National Board for Senior Night in old Hazen placed first in Best IV All Region Band in Appreciation Month by gym.

Marketing and Best Cabot; first students in Student Council First severe winter Retail Boothe Display for Hazen to audition in sev- Members. weather for 2015 was seen Distressed Designs Group eral years.

Prairie County Library throughout sate late (Gracie Brown and A new exhibit called Board postponed Special Sunday, February 15 to Gracen Scroggins) and "War on the Water" Election due to new infor- Monday, February 16. fourth in Best Marketing opened at the Lower for Steel Style Group White River Museum (Jalen Burton, Alesha State Park.

Larkin and Blayne Toll) February with Advisor Lisa Martin. Kindergarten celebrated

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

Thursday January 14

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

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

Saturday January 16

District 10 Proficiency School, Order of the Eastern Star, Cabot Lodge Hall at 9:30 a.m.

Monday January 18

Martin Luther King Day HAZEN SCHOOL NO SCHOOL DAY

Tuesday January 19

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

Wednesday January 20

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

Thursday January 21

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

Monday January 25

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

Hazen High School

Tuesday January 26

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

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

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Thelma Gray and Jackie Adcock being Sworn In by Deputy Clerk Gaylon Hale on January 8, 2015. mation presented at the Hazen City Council meeting. announced changes to Pride of the Prairie Hazen's Physical Band marched in LA Addresses due to new 911 Mardi Gras Parade. systems.

Two Hazen Students, Quorum Court approved Brandon Betzner and new records system for Deputy County Clerk Gaylon Hale Swearing In the DeValls Bluff Council.

Lindsey Higgs, attend County Clerk.

Damien Durkee) was Students learned about 100th day of school by Portfolio Day at Memphis DeValls Bluff City selected as the Arkansas Apprenticeship Programs. dressing up as 100 year College of Arts.

Council discussed more Best in State Winner at Hazen High School old people and marking Jr. High placed 2nd at discussion on library situthe High School Level in received a $500 grant down the halls.

Quiz Bowl Regional ation. the 2014-2015 Verizon from Exxon/Mobil.

Prairie County Tournament at Hazen.

Chamber of Commerce Innovation App Christian Osier, Aimee Democratic Women electFire devastates local res- Banquet scheduled for Challenge.

Lease, Paige Guenther ed officers at annual ident due to a space March 9, announced Jim and Van Hamilton of the meeting. heater.

Ronquest as host.

First ever Slovak Heritage Day in Arkansas was a success.

Hazen City Council hears presentation and amends 2014 Budget to pass new Ordinance No. 464.

The Hazen Booster Club March - The Hazen is having a special meetSchool Board passed a ing on Wednesday, new graduation policy and January 6, at 5:30pm in discussed the properties the meeting room at the owned by Hazen School Hazen Fire Department.

District.

They will setting a date Brinkley native, Petty for this year’s Athletic Officer 2nd Class Kaylon Banquet and discussing Boston, served aboard the menu and speaker for USS George H.W. Bush. the night. Please join the Prairie County Master Booster Club to help Gardeners installed new make the Banquet one to officers.

Deputy Clerk Gaylon Hale sworn in the new Hazen City Alderman on January 15, 2015. remember.

Jan Pasley was host Members of the Pride of guest speaker at GFWC Prairie Band, Ketrina Elsie McCain Club meetWallace, Drew Menefee, ing.

Van Hamilton, Paige Chris Weems read to Guenther, Jillian Kindergarten Classes to Castleberry, Karly celebrate Dr. Suess' Phyllis Worley, a resident some positive changes to Administration from UCA Riddick, Aimee Lease and Birthday and "Read of White County for more the Court, I would not be and her JD from the Christian Osier were Across America Day". than 40 years announced running. I believe sentenc- University of Arkansas at selected for Honor Band Lady Hornet's season today her intention to run ing should be consistent Little Rock School of Law. at Lonoke. ended against Poyen Lady for District Court Judge, throughout the district She was licensed to pracMya Pickens was select- Indians at Regionals.

Division Two, in White courts in the county, and tice in August, 1988. She ed to audition for Disney Seven Brides for Seven and Prairie Counties. will work closely with worked in Little Rock from Channel in July.

Brothers and re-scheduled Beginning in 2017, White Judge Pate to make sen- 1988 until March of 1990, Lucas Tenison and Pinocchio performances and Prairie Counties will tencing more uniform when she opened her law Trenton Mosby were was held at The Grand be joined as District 23, throughout White County. practice in Searcy.

Phyllis Worley has served announced as the 2014 Prairie Center. and both counties will vote In Prairie County, I will Sleet, snow and freezing on the candidates to fill continue the legacy estab- as the President of the High School All-Star playrain covered entire state County Bar ers. the District Court seats in lished by Judge Abney and White Basketball players and of Arkansas covering both counties. The prefer- Judge Rhodes conducting Association, President of ground and roads March 4 ential primary for this non- their courts in a fair and the Arkansas Association through March 7.

Criminal Defense partisan race will be impartial manner and con- of Helping Our Kids Worley was tinuing their common Lawyers.

March 1, 2016.

Organization began planDistrict Court judges sense approach to sentenc- appointed to the Arkansas ning a fundraiser for the Sentencing Commission oversee misdemeanor ing." first week in April.

Phyllis and her husband, and currently serves on offenses, traffic violations, Kindergarten Class cresmall claims and civil suits Tom have been married for the Arkansas Professional ated their own "Green Bond Licensing 43 years. They have two Bail of less than $25,000.00.

She currently Worley has been engaged adult sons, Brad a Board.

Eggs and Ham". in the practice of law in Registered Nurse at the serves on the Board of The Delinquent Tax List Searcy for 25 years, as well McClelland VA Hospital in Directors for the Arkansas was published for as serving as Public Little Rock and Brent, a Sheriffs' Youth Ranches Southern District.

In Defender in White and solution architect with and Jacob's Place.

The 20th Annual Acxiom in Conway. Brad 1996-97 she was named Prairie Counties.

Arkansas Railroad "As judge, I will decide is married to Sara and has Who's Who in American Museum Railroadiana cases on the facts and evi- two sons, Brandon, 18 and Law. Show and Sale was The Worleys are active dence. I will l listen to Hudson, 4. Brent is marannounced for April 11. of First both sides and make a ried to April and has three members GFWC District IV decision based on the law. daughters, Brooklyn, 10, Assembly of God Church Convention met at Hazen in Searcy, where Phyllis Constance Rose sworn in on March 7.

I will treat everyone fairly Tori, 8, and Savannah 6.

Phyllis holds a Bachelor serves as Sunday School as new council elected See PAGE 3 YEAR and with respect. If I did Alderman on Jan. 15, 2015. not think I could make of Science Degree in Public Treasurer.

Booster Club Meeting

Worley’s Formal Announcement for judicial race

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Obituaries Patti Sims Patti Fitzpartick Sims, of Hazen, passed a w a y January 2, 2016 at the age of 76 following a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family.

Patti was born June 3, 1939 in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of the late Morton and Ruth (Lyles) Fitzpatrick. She was preceded in death by her parents and 2 grandsons, Kyler and Brayden Sims.

Patti was a member of the First United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir and was a youth leader for many years. She loved the children of Hazen and they loved her.

“Miss Patti” ministered to many children through Vacation Bible School, Brownies, Cub Scouts, and Girl Scouts. Whether guiding young women through their first beauty pageant or delighting children with her fun portrayal of a witch at Halloween, Patti never missed an opportunity to be involved in her community.

After her health declined, she still loved life and enjoyed reading, playing bridge and visiting with family and friends.

Patti was a loving mother and friend and she will be greatly missed by all.

Patti is survived by her husband, Burk Sims; her children, Kathy Carter and Joe B. Carter, Jr. of Fayetteville, Lori (Brad) Caviness and Luke (Amanda) Carter of Hazen; her step-children, Buck Sims of Hazen, Shane (Kristi) Sims of Benton and Scarlett (Chris) Goodwin of Colorado. She also leaves behind many beloved grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Visitation was at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen on Monday, January 4, 2016 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M..Funeral services were at the First United Methodist Church in Hazen at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, January 5, 2016.

Interment was in the Hazen Cemetery.

Arrangements were by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen. In honor of Patti’s love of life and vibrant personality, the family requested those attending to add a splash of color to their attire.

The family requests memorials be made to the Hazen First United Methodist Church of the American Cancer Society.

Marion Raney Marian Joan Raney, 75, of Stuttgart, passed away at her home on December 29, 2015, surrounded by her family. Marian was a homemaker and a member of Park Avenue Baptist Church in Stuttgart.

She is survived by three sons, Steve Raney of Nashville, Ar., Donnie Raney of Texas, and Daniel Raney of Stuttgart; two daughters, Eva Kirkman and Donna Downey both of Stuttgart; two brothers, Ronnie Crump of Hazen and Bill Crump of Oregon; one sister, Susan Donaldson of

Public Notices Benefit lunch for Michael and Nicci Lawman. The lunch will be beans and cornbread, pork roast, new potatoes on Sunday January 17, 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at DeValls Bluff Community Center. Donations only!

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Pine Bluff; 4 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Marian was preceded in death by her parents, Marion and Eva Crump; one son, Samuel Raney; brother, Jack Crump and a sister, Connie Taylor.

Funeral services were 2:00 P.M., Saturday, January 2, 2016 at the Westbrook Funeral Home Chapel in Hazen by Bro. Wayne Snider. Visitation was from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M., prior to the service. Burial was in the Hazen Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Bo James, Todd Dossett, Joey Worring, Chris Scherm, Darren Smith and Steve Crump.

Arrangements by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen.

Neal and Sons Funeral Home Chapel.

Arrangements were by Bob Neal and Sons Funeral Home #5 Bruce St. Morrilton, AR 72110 501-354-1638.

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Brinda Joyce Weatherly, 63, of DeValls Bluff died Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. She was born July 18, 1952 in Stuttgart, Arkansas to Raymond and Elsie (Murry) Gentry.

Survivors include her husband, Eugene, one son, Keith Stanley, one granddaughter, Carmin Stanley, one sister, Polly Crouch, one stepson, John Weatherly, one stepdaughter, Jennifer Weatherly.

Graveside services were 10:00 A M Monday, January 4, 2016 at Whipporwill Cemetery south of Des Arc. Bro. Jim West officiating.

Charles Price Charles Everett Price, of Des Arc, passed away on Dec. 26, 2015. He was born August 22, 1931. He leaves behind his wife, Diane Price; a son, Danny Joe Crowley of Des Arc, three daughters, three sisters. Charles and Diane moved to Des Arc in 1996.

They were members of the Gospel Mission Church.

No services are announced at this time.

Dena Peterson Dena Marie Peterson, age 53 of Springfield, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2015. Dena was born December 28, 1962, in Stuttgart, AR a daughter to Dennis Manion III and Mary Sullivan Manion. Dena worked many years at Nemo Vista Schools. She loved to cook, ride motorcycles or anything that was to be done outdoors she enjoyed it Dena is survived by her husband: Leo Peterson of Center Ridge, Daughter: Amber Antal and husband Jason of Conway; Son: Leo Peterson and wife Anna of Center Ridge; Parents: Dennis and Mary Manion III of Solgohachia; Sister: Teresa Vincent and husband Kirk Sr. of Solgohachia; Two grandchildren: Asher and Brooks Antal along with many other family and friends.

Memorial services were held 11:00AM, Monday, January 4, 2016 at Bob

Raylen Cox Raylen Barrett Cox, 36, died December 24. 2015.

Survivors, parents, Raymond and Lois Fay Cox; siblings, John Clough, Glenn Clough, David Clough, Lori Cox, Beverly Thompson and Charlotte Molten, many nieces, nephews and friends.

Family and Friends visitation, 6-8 p.m. Friday, January 1, 2016 at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. Cremation arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home.

Gerald Norman Keel, 45, of Arkadelphia, Arkansas died Monday. Survivors include his mother, Margaret Hansmann, his father, Bobby Keel, one sister, Jamie (Devin) Coleman, one aunt, Lela (Don) Rogers, three uncles, John (Joyce) McNeil, Jerry (Shirley) McNeill, Mike (Willie) McNeill, two nieces, Jazmine Coleman, Jessica Coleman, one nephew, Devin Coleman, Jr, two great nieces, Lydia and Shonsie. He was a resident of AHDC of Arkadelphia, Arkansas.

Memorial service is 2:00 P M Saturday, January 9, 2016 at Lakeside Missionary Baptist Church in Des Arc. Bro. Eddie Addison officiating.

Jerry McNeill Jerry Odon McNeill, 74, of Beebe died December 31, 2015 at White County Medical Center in Searcy, Arkansas. Jerry was born December 31, 1941 in Hickory Plains, Arkansas to Norman and Ora Mae (Tippitt) McNeill.

Survivors include his wife Shirley (Thomas) McNeill, two sons, Tim (Tammy) McNeill, Jeff McNeill, one granddaughter, Lauren Ashley McNeill, two sisters, Lela Mae (Don) Rogers, Margaret Hansmann, two brothers, John L. (Joyce) McNeil, Mike (Willie) McNeill.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Norma Faye McNeill, Mary Louise McNeill, one brother, Eugene McNeill, one brother-in-law, Phillip Hansmann, one nephew, Gerald Keel. Memorial services will be announced at a later date.

Sen. Dale Bumpers Dale L. Bumpers, former Governor and Senator from Arkansas, passed away on January 1st at his home in Little Rock, surrounded by his family.

He was born on August 12, 1925 in Charleston, Arkansas to W.R. and Lattie (Jones) Bumpers.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Betty Flanagan Bumpers, his sons Brent Bumpers (Lea Ann), and Bill Bumpers

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(Heidi), his daughter Brooke Bumpers (Gordon Low), his grandchildren Braeden, Will and Linn Bumpers, Meg and Alex Bumpers, and Callan and Emily Low, as well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and by his brother, Carroll Bumpers, and his sister, Margaret Ware Kahliff.

After graduating from Charleston High School in 1943, he enrolled at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville for summer school, knowing that he would soon be drafted to serve in World War II. He served in the Marine Corps and was in Hawaii, about to be shipped out to the Pacific Theater when the atomic bombs were dropped and World War II ended.

After discharge from the Marines as a staff sergeant, he returned to the University of Arkansas and, upon completion of his studies there, moved to Chicago and began law school at Northwestern University.

Both parents were killed by a drunk driver in a car accident during his second year of law school. Soon thereafter he married his high school sweetheart, Betty Flanagan. They returned together to Chicago while he completed law school.

He and Betty returned to Charleston in 1951, at which time he purchased the Charleston Hardware and Furniture store from his deceased father’s partner and set up a law practice in the back office of the store. He later purchased a small building across the street, where he practiced law until running for governor in 1970.

In addition to practicing law for 20 years he was an aspiring entrepreneur during the ‘60’s, having built the only nursing home in town, in partnership with the local doctor, and also acquired a 360-acre cattle farm, where he raised registered angus cattle for about six years. He sold the hardware store and cattle shortly before running for governor in 1970.

He was active in numerous church and civic leadership positions, and directed the choir at the First Methodist Church in Charleston. He continued to direct the choir on numerous occasions throughout his four years as governor. His proudest accomplishment prior to politics was his role in the peaceful integration of the Charleston schools in 1954, following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Brown v. Board of Education. The Charleston School District later received recognition as a National Commemorative Site as the first school district in the former Confederate states to fully integrate.

His only political setback was a loss in 1962 for the state legislature. He lost to the county circuit clerk, who lived in the larger cocounty seat of Ozark. He swore off elective politics, but later had a change of heart and decided to run for governor in 1970. In a

crowded Democratic primary field of eight candidates, including former six-term governor, Orval E. Faubus, he joined the raced with only 1 percent name recognition. He and Betty and a host of friends and relatives hit the campaign trail with a vengeance.

It was the waning age of retail politics and short campaigns and with only 90 days from entering the race until the Democratic primary he ultimately garnered enough votes to barely edge out Speaker of the House Hayes C. McClerkin and Attorney General Joe Purcell to get into a runoff with Orval Faubus, who led the ticket by a wide margin.

Bumpers received virtually all the votes of the six other Democratic candidates and defeated Faubus handily in the runoff. He went on to defeat Gov. Winthrop Rockefeller in the general election and was sworn in as governor in January 1971. He was re-elected governor in 1972.

In 1974 he decided to run for the United States Senate. He defeated Sen. William Fulbright, and went on to serve in the United States Senate for 24 years, being re-elected in 1980, 1986 and 1992.

He served on the Senate Appropriations Committee and the Energy and National Resources Committee, and was chair of the Small Business Committee. He was a staunch defender of the Constitution and was particularly proud of having opposed numerous efforts to amend the Constitution.

He grew weary of the increasing incivility of politics and decided not to run for re-election in 1998.

After leaving the Senate he briefly served as the head of the Center for Defense Information and then joined the Washington law firm Arent Fox. Ironically, his most prominent speech in Congress came two months after retirement when he returned to the Senate Chamber to deliver

the closing argument in President Bill Clinton’s Impeachment trial, a case he felt was most unjust.

Many commentators credited that speech in support of the President as pivotal in the President’s case and just as many have called it perhaps the greatest political oration of the 20th century. His contribution to the full exoneration of President Clinton was perhaps his proudest moment in politics.

He and Betty had always maintained a residence in Arkansas, and 10 years after retirement from the Senate they moved back home to Little Rock where he continued to enjoy speaking throughout the state, lunching with old friends and spending time with his grandchildren, not to mention one of his favorite pastimes, grocery shopping.

In lieu of flowers, we ask that memorials be made to Every Child By Two at www.ECBT.org, or the Arkansas Nature Conservancy at 601 N. University Avenue, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205, or the charity of your choice.

A memorial service is scheduled for Sunday January 10, at 2:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Little Rock.

Henry Lemmons Henry Lemmons, 79, departed this life on December 27, 2015.

Survivors include his son Pierre (Angela) Lemmons; two grandchildren, DeShauna and Angelo, all of Jacksonville; two brothers, Eldrich (Liz) and Chester Lemmons; five sisters, Juanita White, Delilah Johnson, Reta Young, Aretha (Robert) Dodson, Joan (Joseph) Larry.

Services were held at Boyd Funeral Home, 207 East Second Street, Lonoke on Monday, January 4, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation was prior to the service from 8-10:45 a.m. Burial followed at Chapel Hill Cemetery in J a c k s o n v i l l e .

Arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke.

Legal Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS NINTH DIVISION PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MAUDE ESTER HOWELL SAXTON, deceased NO. 60PR-15-1521 NOTICE Last known address: 3115 South Bowman Road Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 Date of Death: June 24, 2015 On December 23, 2015, Emma A. Saxton was appointed as Administratrix of the estate of Maude Ester

Howell Saxton, deceased.

All persons having any claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk, 401 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate.

This notice first published December 30, 2015.

Emma A. Saxton, Administratrix C/o Bennie O'Neil Attorney for Estate 1423 Main Street North Little Rock, Arkansas 72114

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New Bethel News

By Donna Kelly We have had some bad weather, so much flooding. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the victims.

We hope everyone was able to enjoy the Holidays with their families.

Our kids and grand kids came over for dinner on New Years day. We enjoyed the day.

I had a phone call from Charlene Highfill on Sunday evening. Her daughter Jan has been very ill. She is undergoing treatments that are very tough and weaken.

There has been a lot of

sorrow for those that have lost love ones and those were affected by the flooding.

Charles Ingle called Saturday evening and said his mother had some pain in her chest and arms and was quite upset. She was feeling better, she was afraid it was her heart.

We have nurse coming on Monday, then we have an appointment with the doctor in the Wound Center on Wednesday.

We went to the heart doctor last week, he took John off a couple of his

prescriptions. He went to church with me today.

We had a nice crowd out Sunday morning and a nice service. Another good service Sunday evening.

Denise Greenwalt said her dad Tommy Martin was doing quite well. He remains in the Nursing Home for therapy.

We wish everyone a Prospus New Year, Good Health and many Blessings.

Charles Ingle ask prayer for a friend.

Margaret Hansmann’s lost son.

Joe and Verda Caviness receives Arkansas Century Farm Recognition

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By Clevella Mosby Condolences extended to Ms. Velma GreenSims and family of Little Rock, (formerly of Hazen) at the passing of her daughter.

Condolences extended to Mrs. Vicki Penn and family at the passing of her husband; Mr. Ralph L. Penn, Thursday, December 31. Ralph was the son of Ms. Georgetta Penn. Funeral arrangements have not been announced at this writing.

Ms. Ruby Smith is at this writing still not feel-

ing up to par; hope she’s better soon.

Mr. and Mrs. Roy L. Mosby from New Iberia La, visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Jake Mosby, and also his brother and wife, Rev. and Mrs. Ronnie Mosby over the past Holidays.

Mr. and Mrs. Johnny King from Forrest City; visited Ms. Clevella Mosby last Saturday night.

Churches of the North Eastern district convened at Mt. Canaan Baptist Church in

Carlisle for Watch Meeting, Thursday December 31.

Sunday January 3, The first Sunday of the New Year, was a day of regular worship at our area churches with the Rites of Holy Communion being celebrated.

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

Happy Birthday wishes to: Mrs. Doris Peterson; Mr. Rudolph Mills; Mr. Corey Penn, Mr. Clarence R. Owens and all born in January.

Hazen Study Club held Christmas Party on December 17

By Gloria Strohl The Hazen Study Club Christmas Party was a masterpiece! This meeting was held December 17th in the BanCorp South Community Room.

The Banquet Table was the focal point of the room. A foundation covering of green was topped with a green pine centerpiece featuring red poinsettias, glitzy lime green and red balls, pine cones and an assortment of berries surrounding three flameless pillars contained in crystal globes.

Club members placed their overflowing gifts to each other at each place setting.

These gifts included Steve’s Divinity, Carolyn’s candied pecans, Donna’s Snowman nite lite ( a Pinterest project), hand crafted ornaments, Chocolate covered cher-

ries, a miniature chalk board, Beverly’s fabric cross wall hanging (another Pinterest project), Marshmallow Candy Snowman, Candy Cane, G i n g e r b r e a d Antibacterial Hand gel, a Snowman Coffee Mug stuffed with a dishtowel and a Santa Hat. Red appointments completed the tablescape.

The Buffet Table was also decked with Christmas decor. The table was covered with white with a center section of red. Red feathery miniature trees were set at each end. Large crystal goblets holding blue and red balls were placed at the back of the table.

Accents of blue were a gift at one end and a Snowman with a blue toboggan standing by a blue wire sleigh, holding

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the napkins, at the other.

Hanging above the center was a pine cone wreath featuring red poinsettias.

The pot luck meal featured Chicken and dressing, Sweet Green Beans, Corn Casserole, Reta’s Signature Lime Jello Salad, Hot Rolls and Dessert. The pot luck Desserts were Fudgy Pecan pie and 3 Cherry Cream Cheese pies.

Three members that had volunteered for desserts all chose to make the same thing without any of them knowing what the others were bringing!

President Louise Mangum, read a poem and gave the invocation.

The only business conducted was “The Pledge of Allegiance”.

Entertainment consisted of Bingo games, Christmas Lyrics Identification, a game of Chance, Guess the number of Candies and Musical Ball . The winner of the last game was Connie Swaim.

Dirty Santa was relatively calm this year.

The only item that was stolen and declared “dead” was a beautiful Old World Santa”.

The final project of the year was bagging the accumulation of angel tree items. These were then loaded into Virginia’s car and she delivered them the next morning to the DeValls Bluff DHS office.

The meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. with members wishing each other a “Merry Christmas”!

Left to right: Harlan Caviness, Joe and Verda Caviness, dren, Lilly and Luke, Secretary Wes Ward

By Gloria Strohl was born in North The Joe Caviness Farm Carolina and Marada was was added to the list of born in Illinois.

They Arkansas Century Farms farmed cotton, corn and December 22, 2015. hay and had a few cows Arkansas Secretary of on their Prairie County, Agriculture, Wes Ward, Arkansas, property. They presented the Caviness had two boys, Johnnie Family with a Century and Emery. Marada conFarm sign stating their tacted Tuberculosis and family name and the date went back to Illinois to be established 1892. Others with her family so they present for the presenta- could care for her. She tion were Cynthia passed away in Illinois in Edwards, Deputy 1892 and willed her land Secretary, Gloria and to Johnnie and Emery.

Henry Strohl and Joe's Johnnie was eight years nieces; Myra Sue older than Emery which Caviness McCallie, made their ages four and Cheryl Ann "Sissy" twelve when their mother Caviness Bridges, and died. They grew up on Brenda Caviness Craig. the farm with their dad To be eligible for this and helped with the work elite list, a family must on the farm. Johnnie have had continuous own- married Birdie Robinson ership of the farm proper- and they had four chilty, a minimum of 10 dren - Bernice, Morris, acres, for at least 100 Lynn and Vernon. And, years. As noted above, they continued to farm the Caviness farm has and run a dairy as long been in the family for 123 as they were able. years. The first document- Johnnie died August 12, ed deed to the Caviness 1959.

Birdie died in farm is an instrument 1966. Emery married dated Sept, 1, 1892 and Lovie Wardwell and they filed for record November had three children 23, 1892.

It states, Marada Clotene, Harry "Instrument recites that Edward and Martha same is made to correct Clorene. Lovie had the deed made in 1884 to flu in 1920 and died Marada Caviness, which February 14, 1920. Her is lost. This instrument youngest daughter, conveys SW1/4, Sec. 9, Clorene, was only two T2N, R6W to John and months old. Being a sinEmery Caviness, minors, gle father, Emery warned heirs of Marada Caviness, the kids about strangers.

Deed". Family history One time while he was in recalls the Caviness Farm the field working, Clotene beginning in Prairie spotted a stranger. She County in the early made Harry get under a 1880s. washtub and she got John Caviness and his under the house until the wife, Marada Higgs stranger was gone.

Caviness, purchased land Clorene spent her earliest in the center township days with her grandmoth2N. This land (T 2N., er. On January 7, 1925, Sec. 9), is still owned by Emery married Leona Joe Caviness, grandson of Johnson and they had John and Marada. John three children Dorothy

Emogene, Willie Ruth and Joe Emery. They milked cows and raised cotton, corn and hay. In 1948 Emery and Leona built a dairy barn and began the Dairy Farm.

Joe and Verda Mae DeWhitt married April 25, 1957.

Joe's dad, Emery, retired in 1958 and Joe and Verda assumed operation of the Dairy. Joe and Verda have three children Rhonda Gail, Harlan Joe and Jason Scott. Rhonda is married to David Martin and they live in Huntsville, Alabama.

They have two sons John and Mark. Harlan married Monica Miller and they live in Carlisle.

Harlan is available to help on the farm when he is home. They also have two sons, Jake and Zack.

Jason married Jill Gilgore and they live about 3/4 mile from Joe and Verda's homeplace, making it convenient for Jason to help Joe with chores. They have two children, Luke and Lilly.

Verda helped Joe milk cows twice a day, every day. The children all helped on the farm which consisted of milking cows and making hay.

In 1999 Jason took over the Dairy farm and worked it until July 1, 2000. At this time all the dairy cows were sold. Joe and Verda had milked cows for forty two years. Joe still has a cow and calf herd and raises hay that he bales and puts up every year. Verda says, "We have been very blessed through the years on our farm!

We are proud to have kept it in the family for the last three generations."

Regular Home Energy Assistance Program Begins Mid-Delta Community Services, Inc. has received limited funding to provide Regular Home Energy Assistance for the 2016 winter program year for Phillips, Monroe, Prairie and Lee Counties. These funds will assist eligible residents with payment on their home heating source only. Elderly and disabled households selected by the Department of Human Services in Little Rock will receive their applications by mail.

Applications will be accepted until funds are depleted.

The Regular Home Energy Assistance Program will assist lowincome eligible households with home heating related expenses.

The

on Park Ave in Stuttgart would like to welcome Bart Clayton to D3 has partnered with Moye our sales team. Bart was born and raised in Bail Bonds to offer clients and Hazen, AR and Prairie County another option now resides in in Bonding needs Almyra, AR with call agent Dare Saul his wife Tara and @ 870-256-5550 daughter Tali. Join Always open!! us in welcoming Bart and his family back to the community.

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

Jason Caviness with chil-

Thursday 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Friday & Saturday 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

1st Sunday at 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Dondie’s White River Princess Des Arc, AR (870) 256-3311

benefit amount is a onetime payment based on household income and size and is sent directly to the energy supplier on behalf of the applicant.

All applicants will receive notification, in writing, if application has been approved or denied.

Eligible applicants should allow 35 days for processing and payment to the utility company.

Payments may not cover an entire month's bill and will not stop shut-offs or disconnect service.

Applicants must continue paying their heating source in the usual manner to avoid a crisis situation.

To avoid delay in the application process, households that do not receive an application in the mail

must provide proof of all income received in the prior month (check stubs, award letters etc.).

A utility bill is required to verify account number and utility company.

Applications will be processed by first come first serve basis.

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

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

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Year

Sr. Quiz Bowl Sponsor Nathaniel Bradow, Samuel Harper, Spencer Ball, Matthew Lawman, Adam Alexander, Morgan Carroll and Abbi Ross of Hazen Sr. High Quiz Bowl competed in a Regional Championship on Saturday, March 14 in Augusta against surrounding area teams. Not pictured was Sponsor Laura Morgan.

Continued from Page 1 Region, and Dr. Nate State Review Board conThe 10th Grade Class Smith, Director and State sidered Kocourek and Son raised over $14,700 at Health Officer, visited Building for nomination live/silent auction at Prairie County Health to National Register of Hazen Community Unit.

Historic Places.

Center.

Kindergarten through Hazen Council members Chamber of Commerce 2nd grade celebrated Dr. receive the first house Banquet held on March Seuss's Birthday and address signs for yards.

9th at Hazen Community Book Character Day with April - Thea Foundation Center, awards distributed out.

Five students, Aimee Lease, Christian Osier, Almettia Cole, Ketrina Wallace and Jillian Castleberry performed at Solo Ensemble in Cabot at the Arkansas School Band and Orchestra Association Solo Region Solo Competition and received medals.

Senior High Quiz Bowl, Samuel Harper, Spencer Ball, Matthew Lawman, Adam Alexander, Morgan Carroll, Abbi Ross, Sponsors Nathaniel Bradow and Laura MidSouthern Wrestling Morgan, won at Regional Championship in colorful costumes. announced winners, Augusta.

Pride of the Prairie per- Lindsey Higgs and model Quorum Court approved formed at Grand Prairie Shelby Barnhill, of 2015 hiring of unidentified Garden Center for Spring Fashion Design and Slam Community Service Grand Opening.

Poetry Scholarship Project Supervisor.

M i d S o u t h e r n Competitions.

DeValls Bluff City Championship Wrestling AGFC biologists worked Council heard of fire was held in DeValls Bluff to improve Wattensaw truck purchase. at Gym. WMA. The Prairie County 4-H Hundreds of 4-H memAdam Alexander was had a 4-H Day at the bers attended the State awarded Tech scholarState Capitol.

Capitol halls. ship.

Boatswain's Mate "Moving Prairie County Biscoe EHC members Seaman Trent Wiggins Forward" met in DeValls held monthly meeting. was recognized for serving Bluff.

String Quilt Workshop our country.

Hazen Baseball team was held at Lower White Grand Prairie Quilt started season with one River Museum State Society welcomed a new win and one loss.

Park. member.

Prairie County Miss Elementary students Des Arc Public Library Rice 2015 was announced participated in Farm received donation from to be held April 19 in Bureau Agricultural Monsanto Company Hazen.

Safety Promotion Poster donated by Dewayne Master Gardeners Contest.

Chappell. planned a fundraiser.

Grand Prairie Arts and Grand Prairie Arts and Hazen Study Club host- Crafts Guild met in Crafts Guild held their ed an Easter themed Brasko's Art studio. monthly meeting. meeting at BancorpSouth.

Grand Prairie Center's Prairie County SpringBrook Nursing Concert Series featured Extension Homemakers and Rehab Center nomi- Y&T on April 10. attended a workshop. nated F&M Bank and Hornets won 2 in Dena Poteat, Regional Billy's Body Shop as Jonesboro Tournament.

Director for the Southeast Businesses of the Month.

Hazen Public Library

hosted Story Book Time and Craft Classes.

Hazen Police and Fireman raise $2,500 for Helping Our Kids.

ASU-Beebe Students named to 2014-2015 Edition of Who's Who Among Students in America Junior Colleges.

2015 Miss Fort Lincoln Freedom Fest Pageant scheduled for April 11.

Kocourek and Son Building nominated to National Register of Historic Places.

Lonoke, Prairie County 4-Hers attended Teen Leaders Global Citizen Workshop at Heifer International Ranch.

School Board accepted resignation of Elementary Principal Jason Stewart, Board toured the Gymatorium.

Prairie County Health Unit celebrated Public Health Week of April 612.

Resolution 530 passed to Baseball Park Improvements.

2015 Miss Fort Lincoln AnnaLisa Meredith crowned.

Hazen Band received highest rankings in Arkansas School Band and Orchestra Association Region Concert Assessment.

Pre-K visited Grand Prairie Garden Center.

Christian Osier received Governor's Award.

Raven Walton visited G/T Students.

Fort Lincoln Heritage Dinner was April 18.

Daisey Mae Hall was honored for turning 90.

Fort Lincoln Freedom Fest was announced with new attractions while building traditions.

Grand Prairie Quilt Society hosted quarterly Sit'N Sew meeting.

Calvary Baptist Church group visited Garvan Gardens.

Donkey Basketball drew a crowd at DeValls Bluff.

F&M Bank announced Connie Allmond's promotion.

2015 Math-A-Thon participants raised $3,406 for St. Jude's Hospital. The top 13 toured the hospital.

DeValls Bluff City Council reduced natural gas prices.

Sr. High Quiz Bowl competed in finals of The Quiz Bowl State Tournament on AETN. Hazen High School students honored with Academic Achievement Banquet at Murry's Restaurant.

Prairie County 4-H O'Rama held at Prairie County Fairgrounds.

Tara Owens of DeValls Bluff won Spirit in Mrs. AR International.

Liz Schwede PCSPSF Board hosted "meet and greet" reception.

National Volunteer week was held April 1218 in Prairie County.

Deaf Motorcyclist visited Kinard Family while traveling.

Seven students, Malcolm Geans, Nick McKee, Allen He, Lindsey Higgs and Brandon Betzner, attended SkillsUSA in Hot Springs and met renowned artist Linda Palmer.

Lindsey Higgs entered designs in Club Couture Fashion runway show.

DeValls Bluff Headstart celebrated Arkansas Children's week.

Idlewild Extension Club held regular meeting.

GFWC Club sent supplies for operation smiles.

Prairie County residents competed in Walk Across America.

HIPPY held "Pirate Training" themed meeting.

Farm Bureau Ag Safety Poster contest winners were announced as Brance Williams and Lily Parson.

Sister's Auction and Bargain Barn opened up their business.

Fort Lincoln Fest Heritage dinner had a packed house at the DeValls Bluff Gym. Hazen City Council approved resurfacing airport runway.

Quorum Court approved body cameras for Sheriff's Department.

Hazen Senior High Quiz Bowl placed first runnerup in State Tournament.

Junior/Senior Prom themed "The Roaring 20's " was held at the Hazen Community Center.

FFA High School Seniors were invited to compete in Ag Career Essay Contest.

The 14th annual

Rollins joins Fayetteville, P.D.

On Monday, December 21st, Chief Greg Tabor administered the oath of office to Fayetteville’s newest police officer, Jacob Rollins. Though new to our department, Officer Rollins is not new to law enforcement having worked for the Hazen Police Department since 2013. His prior experience gives him a headstart and will allow him to step right into our 16 week Field Training Program. Officer Rollins said he is excited about the area and the opportunities Fayetteville has to offer. Just another example of how a quality community attracts quality people – welcome to the Fayetteville Police Department, Jacob!, said Chief Tabor. Rollins is the son of Jimmy and Susie Rollins and grandson of Shirley Rollins, all of Hazen. He is a 2007 Hazen High School Graduate.

First place winner: Lindsey Higgs of Hazen with her model and fellow classmate Shelby Barnhill

Mammoth Pond Fishing Derby was announced for May 14.

Master Gardeners draw crowd for Sixth Annual Fundraiser.

Hazen Track Team place first in competition in Stuttgart.

Hazen Study Club meeting was ruse for surprise "Grandma Shower".

GFWC Elsie McCain held last 2015 meeting.

Rudy and Rosetta VanHouten celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.

The 2015 Y.E.S. winners were invited to the Donald W. Reynolds Governor's Cup Awards Luncheon.

Grand Prairie Arts and Crafts Guild discussed details of first ever Arts and Crafts Sale.

Lady Hornets honored for Senior Night. The Lady Hornets also were the 2015 Conference Champs.

May - The 5th annual Fort Lincoln Freedom Fest was held in DeValls Bluff.

The Junior and Senior High Track Team competed in District Tournament.

Lady Hornets won District Tournament.

Over 1200 students

Miss Prairie County Rice 2015 Sara Beth Toll learned about life during the Civil War at School Days during Fort Lincoln Freedom Fest.

F&M visited Kindergarten to present "How safe is your money".

Weems helped fifth grade students celebrate Earth Day. Civil War Essay winners from Hazen Elementary at School Days were announced.

A fundraiser and spring concert was announced for Pride of Prairie Band.

Sara Beth Toll named Miss Prairie County Rice 2015.

Retired Teachers Annual Area Spring Conference was held April 29.

Prairie County EHC Spring Council Meeting was held at Prairie County Fairgrounds.

A RV fire destroyed Shell Station in Hazen.

Sound System and scoreboard estimated to cost School District $58,214.

Prairie County land auction netted $9474.60.

Hazen City Council held special session to approve use of $250,000 grant.

Annual Art History Timeline Street Painting Event was held at school.

Senior Day recognized certificates, awards and scholarships.

Hazen students did well in 2A State Track meet.

GFWC-AR held State Convention at Wyndham Riverfront Hotel.

Pearl Stringing Workshop held at Lower White River Museum State Park.

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Page 5 - The Grand Prairie Herald - Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Book of Jeremiah Chapter 29: 1 - 32

Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.

Book of Psalms Chapter 37: 7 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 Now these are the words of the letter that Jeremiah the prophet sent from Jerusalem unto the residue of the elders which were carried away captives, and to the priests, and to the prophets, and to all the people whom Nebuchadnezzar had carried away captive from Jerusalem to Babylon; 2 (After that Jeconiah the king, and the queen, and the eunuchs, the princes of Judah and Jerusalem, and the carpenters, and the smiths, were departed from Jerusalem;) 3 By the hand of Elasah the son of Shaphan, and Gemariah the son of Hilkiah, (whom Zedekiah king of Judah sent unto Babylon to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon) saying, 4 Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, unto all that are carried away captives, whom I have caused to be carried away from Jerusalem unto Babylon; 5 Build ye houses, and dwell in them; and plant gardens, and eat the fruit of them; 6 Take ye wives, and beget sons and daughters; and take wives for your sons, and give your daughters to husbands, that they may bear sons and daughters; that ye may be increased there, and not diminished. 7 And

seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the LORD for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace. 8 For thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Let not your prophets and your diviners, that be in the midst of you, deceive you, neither hearken to your dreams which ye cause to be dreamed. 9 For they prophesy falsely unto you in my name: I have not sent them, saith the LORD. 10 For thus saith the LORD, That after seventy years be accomplished at Babylon I will visit you, and perform my good word toward you, in causing you to return to this place. 11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. 12 Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you. 13 And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart. 14 And I will be found of you, saith the LORD: and I will turn away your captivity, and I will gather you from all the nations, and from all the places whither I have driven you,

saith the LORD; and I will bring you again into the place whence I caused you to be carried away captive. 15 Because ye have said, The LORD hath raised us up prophets in Babylon; 16 Know that thus saith the LORD of the king that sitteth upon the throne of David, and of all the people that dwelleth in this city, and of your brethren that are not gone forth with you into captivity; 17 Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Behold, I will send upon them the sword, the famine, and the pestilence, and will make them like vile figs, that cannot be eaten, they are so evil.

18 And I will persecute them with the sword, with the famine, and with the pestilence, and will deliver them to be removed to all the kingdoms of the earth, to be a curse, and an astonishment, and an hissing, and a reproach, among all the nations whither I have driven them: 19 Because they have not hearkened to my words, saith the LORD, which I sent unto them by my servants the prophets, rising up early and sending them; but ye would not hear, saith the LORD. 20 Hear ye therefore the word of the LORD, all ye of the captivity, whom I

have sent from Jerusalem to Babylon: 21 Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, of Ahab the son of Kolaiah, and of Zedekiah the son of Maaseiah, which prophesy a lie unto you in my name; Behold, I will deliver them into the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon; and he shall slay them before your eyes; 22 And of them shall be taken up a curse by all the captivity of Judah which are in Babylon, saying, The LORD make thee like Zedekiah and like Ahab, whom the king of Babylon roasted in the fire; 23 Because they have committed villany in Israel, and have committed adultery with their neighbours' wives, and have spoken lying words in my name, which I have not commanded them; even I know, and am a witness, saith the LORD. 24 Thus shalt thou also speak to Shemaiah the Nehelamite, saying, 25 Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, saying, Because thou hast sent letters in thy name unto all the people that are at Jerusalem, and to Zephaniah the son of Maaseiah the priest, and to all the priests, saying, 26 The LORD hath made thee priest in the stead of

Jehoiada the priest, that ye should be officers in the house of the LORD, for every man that is mad, and maketh himself a prophet, that thou shouldest put him in prison, and in the stocks.

27 Now therefore why hast thou not reproved Jeremiah of Anathoth, which maketh himself a prophet to you? 28 For therefore he sent unto us in Babylon, saying, This captivity is long: build ye houses, and dwell in them; and plant gardens, and eat the fruit of them. 29 And Zephaniah the priest read this letter in the ears of Jeremiah the prophet.

30 Then came the word of the LORD unto Jeremiah, saying, 31 Send to all them of the captivity, saying, Thus saith the LORD concerning Shemaiah the Nehelamite; Because that Shemaiah hath prophesied unto you, and I sent him not, and he caused you to trust in a lie: 32 Therefore thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will punish Shemaiah the Nehelamite, and his seed: he shall not have a man to dwell among this people; neither shall he behold the good that I will do for my people, saith the LORD; because he hath taught rebellion against the LORD.

7:00 PM Children's Program 7:00 PM "HYPE" Youth 7:00 PM

Wednesday Fellowship Meal: 6 PM

Worship: 10:45 AM UMY: 6:30 PM

10:30 A.M., 6 P.M. Wednesdays WNYG, Kids Club, Bible Study 7 P.M.

Monday Bible School 7 PM

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

Immanuel Baptist Church Pastor Bill Ricks Highway 13 North, Carlisle, AR. Phone (870) 552 - 3100 Sunday School: 9:45 AM Worship:11 AM Sunday Evening: 6 PM Wednesday Evening: 7 PM

Family Christian Fellowship 603 W Washington Hazen, AR. Pastor Scott Skarda 501-516-5971 Sunday: 10 AM, Wed, 7 PM

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

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

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.

Hwy 70 E & Grove St. Hazen, AR 72064 (870) 255-3551

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 Sunday School: 9:45 AM

St. Rose Catholic Church Highway 70, Carlisle, AR. Phone (870) 552 - 3601 Father Greg Luyet Saturday: Spanish Mass 6:30 PM Sunday School: 9:45 AM Sunday: Mass 11:00 AM

St. John's Baptist Church Biscoe, AR 870-998-2777 Sunday School 10 A.M. Worship 11 A.M. Rev. William Brown - pastor 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

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. Rev. Phillip A. Reaves Sunday School: 10 AM Mass: 9 AM Wednesday Mass: 5:30PM 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 St. John's Lutheran Church Fifth and College Streets, Stuttgart, AR Phone (870) 673 - 2858 Rev. Andrew Toopes, Pastor Worship: 8:00 AM & 10:15 AM Sunday School & Bible Class: 9:15 AM Radio - KWAK 10:15 AM Sundays www.stuttgartlutheran.com First Assembly of God Hwy 33 and U.S. 70 Biscoe, Arkansas Sunday Services:

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ARDC Commissioner Frank Lisko, Troy Young, ARDC Commissioner David Johnston, Jeff Rounsavall, Tracie Vail, Governor Asa Hutchinson, AEDC Deputy Director Amy Fecher, ARDC Chair Glenn Priebe, Gary Roper Continued from Page 4 Gym. held. residential to commercial.

Dora Griffin Redmon Cooperative Extension Summer time brought Bridge inspections on won/placed at Pima held 12-week fitness fresh items to Farmers' Hwy 38 and 11 required County, AZ art show. class.

Market in Hazen. lane closures in Prairie Class of 2015 boasts four Volunteers helped with Grand Prairie Quilt County.

Valedictorians, one the City of DeValls Bluff Society held monthly July - The Bottoms' Salutatorian and five Beautification Project. meeting.

Festival and Grand honor graduates.

Mammoth Pond Fishing Robert and Judy Brasko Opening Celebration was Hazen Chamber of Derby had over 135 kids celebrated their 50th held in DeValls Bluff next Commerce monthly busi- for Fishing Derby. anniversary. to store. ness spotlight was Parts Hazen received Grant Shelman competBiscoe Extension World.

Arkansas Rural ed in Bruce Jenkins Homemakers Club held Old School Exhibits feamonthly meeting. tured at DeValls Bluff Team Beast placed third Museum. in Arkansas Satate Shoot Pride of Prairie Spring Tournament.

Concert performed at Eight arrested in year Hazen Community long investigation of Center with Special Narcotic Sales in DeValls Guest TOM FM 94.9 Tom Bluff, two were still Wood. wanted by Police.

Lady Hornets won East The Hazen Hornets Regional crown, fall in were featured in Hooten's State Quarter Finals.

Arkansas Football.

Grand Prairie Quilt DeValls Bluff Class of Society took time for 1955 held its sixth class things that mattered at reunion. meeting.

Travis Gentry awarded Hazen Fishing Derby $1,500 America's Farmers was postponed until May Grow Ag Leaders scholar30. ship.

County Extension Community Grant.

Memorial Golf 4-H teen leaders particiService hosted appreciaJuniors selected for Tournament. pated in Adopt a tion dinner for Quorum Boys' and Girls' State was Hazen Commercial Highway Program.

Court.

Samuel Harper, Sadie Building, Kocourek and School Board hired new Quorum Court hears Shuck, Krya Robinson Son, was listed on Elementary Assistant Des Arc Library Building and Katie Jackson.

National Register of Principal, Rachel sold to First Baptist School Board hired Historic Places.

Wheeler, and Family Church.

Tiffany Glover as 2015Quorum court held reg- Consumer Science DeValls Bluff City 2016 Elementary ular meeting.

Teacher, Rachel Beene.

Council approved beauti- Principal and accepted DeValls Bluff City They also heard updates fication plan. the resignation of three Council approved bid for on the Gymatorium.

Fifty-four Seniors gradu- and had two non-renews. re-piping former Medical Prairie County Library ated from Hazen High Hazen Elementary Office. seeking millage increase, School on May 17.

Grades K-7 awards Junior and Senior High Regional Library System Athletes honored at assembly held June 4.

Squad participated in dissolved.

Athletic Banquet, Coach Devore Endowment ben- Cheer Camp.

A Hazen man held on Bill Courtney was guest efited Agriculture stuPrairie County 4-Hers cattle theft charges. speaker. dents. attended the District 4-H Hazen Public Library Logan Penn and Drake Eighth Graders Award O'Rama. hosted Costume Making Ingle competed in Meter Winners were recognized Austin Carpenter and Day. Christina Duncan comGrand Prairie Arts and peted in Summer Crafts Guild held monthSweetheart Pageant ly meeting.

Competition.

Hazen Class of 1965 4-H teens attended held their 50th year Arkansas' Teen Leader reunion.

Conference in Ferndale.

Grand Prairie Quilt Extension Homemakers Society held meeting in Council attended annual Stuttgart.

State Meeting.

Paul and Wanda Sayger English Paper Piercing celebrated their 50th Quilt Workshop was held Anniversary. at Lower White River Lana's Dance Studio Museum State Park. presented Charlie and the Snider Family reunion Chocolate Factory. was held June 18.

DeValls Bluff heard Retired Teachers undated information on announced new members. Library at meeting.

Prairie County Master Quorum Court heard Champ Track Meet. during Recognition Gardeners met at information on Property DeValls Bluff Headstart Ceremony.

Eighth BancorpSouth.

Reappraisal. graduated seven students graders were recognized Hazen City Council Thirty-five participated to Kindergarten. for achievements. rezoned property from in Fun Day Games at New 4-H Cloverbud ASMSA celebrated comClub began May 29 at mencement ceremonies Prairie County for Class of 2015.

Fairgrounds.

Pre-K students graduatHIPPY students com- ed at Hazen Community pleted program at Hazen Center.

Community Center.

Prairie County 4-H Grand Prairie Arts and Cloverbud Club Crafts held first annual announced they were sale. looking for new members.

The 7th Annual Prairie County Library Memorial Day Service Board heard withdrawal celebration was May 25. of Interlocal Agreement Hazen City Council with Lonoke/Prairie heard about sewer County Region. replacements.

Hazen Chamber of Madison Hill and Lucas Commerce Monthly Tenison attended recep- Business Spotlight was tion at Governor's Westbrook Funeral Mansion.

Home, Inc. June - G/T students HHS named to U.S. presented "Dabbling News and World Report's through the Decades".

Best High Schools 2015 Beta Club, National List.

Honor Society and 9thArkansas Softball 11th Grade Award Association Fast Pitch Ceremony was held in District Tournament was

Lane Oliver Family: Farm Family of the Year

Ronnie Hackelton and Haley and Kevin Rounsavall

Hazen Public Library.

Helping Our Kids Program announced an upcoming Back-To-School Fair for August.

Prairie County Democratic Women attended the JeffersonJackson Dinner.

Haley Rounsavall and family looked for LSX Drag Racing Dominance.

Final call for Fire Fighter Captain Jonathan Grubbs of DeValls Bluff was made during funeral. School Board heard resignations throughout district.

City Council heard civil dispute and approved two ordinances.

Rules and regulations for solicitors for City of Hazen were made known.

Quick thinking of Hazen Police Chief saved a life.

Library Millage Special Election passed with 64.87% FOR and 35.13% AGAINST. The Lane Oliver Family was recognized in a special edition of the Grand Prairie Herald.

Magic Mr. Nick performed for Hazen Public Library.

Superhero Underdogs live animals showcased at Hazen Public Library.

Biscoe Extension Homemakers Club had "sowing seeds of kindness" meeting.

Guenther's reunion was held Tollville. Prairie

Hazen Youth Entrepreneurs headed to Atlanta for advanced training.

New faces, new year at Hazen Elementary and High School.

Hazen Chamber of Commerce Monthly Business Spotlight was Jacobs and Company, CPAs, P.A. Prairie County Farm Bureau President attended conference.

Y.E.S. Program held banquet after Summer Program completion.

Remington Bullets finished Runner-up in State Tournament.

Helping Our Kids Back to School Fair was held at Hazen Community Center.

Local children participated in 4-H Cloverbud Day Camp.

Back to School Fair held by two Hazen Alumni and Community.

Richard Carpenter won Best Guitarist in Competition in Dallas, TX. Red Devil Lies Band competed in Ride for Dime Battle of the Bands at the Gas Monkey Bar and Grill in Dallas, TX. Grand Prairie Quilt Society held monthly meeting in Stuttgart.

Hazen School held open house.

Former Hazen Graduate, Danny Black, inducted into the

New lettering on front of Gymatorium County Master Gardeners Arkansas Officials met at BancorpSouth.

Association.

Prairie County 4-Hers Stuttgart Eastern Star attended 2015 State Honor Event was held O'Rama. DeValls Bluff August 15.

Library scheduled to reInkle Weaving open one day a week after Workshop at Lower millage passed.

White River Museum Hazen Booster Club State Park was held. schedules Field Day and Toll Farms delivered Swarmfest. first load of Rice for 2015 2015 "Rice College" In- at Riceland.

Service Training Agenda Kelly Family Reunion Rice Research and held in Carlisle.

Extension Center set for Hazen School District August. began new school year on County Jailers received August 17. certifications.

Two individuals wanted Prairie County Fair for The Prescription Shop Queen Pageant 2015 Robbery. announced August 22.

Alderman heard August - Two-a-days updates on new Prairie b e g a n County Jail.

August 3rd D e Va l l s for Junior Bluff City and Senior C o u n c i l H i g h Meeting Football. rescheduled.

Prairie Booster C o u n t y Club hosted Youth parSwarmfest on ticipated in August 22 at food, fun and Hazen City fitness 4-H Park. day camp.

White River L a r g e Coalition c r o w d Statement attended presented to AgHeritage t h e Farm Credit Mississippi Danny Black Services R i v e r Customer Appreciation Commission in Memphis, Lunch at Lonoke TN. Community Center.

Arkansas State Hazen School Board rec- University Student, ognized Judy Brasko and Brittany Malone of Opal Flippo for years of Hazen, traveled to service and hired seven Thailand to save positions for District.

Elephants.

Cause of death was Retired teachers met determined for victim on August 18 at Biscoe.

White River.

Prairie County Master Hazen High School stu- Gardeners met August 18 dents head back to school at BancorpSouth. on August 17.

City Council discusses Prairie County Library pit bull ordinance, rezonBoard discussed hiring ing Ordinance and Part-time clerk.

Prescription Shop Sheriff's department Robbery. implemented DNA collecCommission approves tion.

60-day duck season, pro4-Hers boost leadership poses ban on spinningskills and civic engage- wing decoys on two ment at Citizenship WMAs. Washington focus.

Legacy week celebrates Hazen Chapter #5 State Parks at Lower attended event in White River Museum Magnolia.

State Park.

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2015 for 2A High School Football. Parents and students were honored on Senior Night at Hazen Hornet Field.

2015 Miss Merry Christmas Pageant held in Des Arc on November 7, Kathryn Warwick was crowned Miss Merry Christmas.

Assessor Jeannie Lott announced her candidacy for re-election.

Grand Prairie Quilt Society held monthly meeting.

Gourd workshop held at Lower White River Museum State Park.

"Because We Care" held fall harvest themed meeting.

Arkansas Farm Bureau promoted Autumn Wood.

"Honor Event" held for Hazen Chapter #5 Order of Eastern Star.

Hazen Hornets opened the first round of playoffs.

Hazen held open houses filled with holiday cheer, snacks and prizes.

DeValls Bluff said no to shelter for homeless Veterans.

Judge Mark Derrick announced his candidacy for re-election.

Phyllis Worley

Concert in the Hazen Community Center.

Quorum Court approved 2016 budget for county.

Bruce Devore presented a plaque to Judge Skarda honoring all the county farmers whose families have been farming for 100+ years.

Woodman of the World donated five U.S. Flags to Hazen.

Basket weaving workshop was held at Lower White River Museum State Park.

DeValls Bluff City Council held end of year meeting and presented plaques.

John and Donna Kelly celebrated their 65th anniversary.

Aeolus Recorder Ensemble performed for Pre-K through 5th grade, HES Recorder Ensemble performed with Aeolous group.

Players were named All State and All Conference in Football and Golf.

Grand Prairie Quilt Society held their annual Christmas luncheon.

Hazen City Council held special meeting to pass revised resolution.

Basketball season began

Several Veterans, Citizens and Hazen School students waved American flags, saluted and waved at the MVPA 2015 Bankhead Convoy that came through the middle of Hazen down Hwy 70 (Old Bankhead Road) on Wednesday, September 30. There were more than 30 different Military vehicles following each other from coast to coast. Before coming through Hazen, they traveled from West Helena to Clarendon up to Roe. They began their travels on September 19 in Washington DC and will end their trip in San Diego, CA on October 17.

Continued from Page 6 Master Gardeners game. presentation.

The Lil Busy Bee's worked at Fair Grounds Jr. Hornets were having A BMX show was held at Childcare Center opened at September 8. an undefeated season.

Elementary School for previous Pre-K building.

Zach Lisko and Matt Chamber of Commerce Cookie Fundraiser on new September 2015 Tension reunited on and Hazen Shop students parking lot.

Prairie County Fair Queen Football Field at Southern tag teamed the beautificaNovember - Hazen High Pageant held in DeValls Arkansas University of tion project with flower School celebrated two outBluff.

Magnolia. pots in front of Hazen standing Seniors recogAbbi Rounsavall crowned Biscoe EHC continued Businesses. nized by the 2015 Wendy's Miss Prairie County.

Helping Neighbors: love DeValls Bluff Library High School Heisman School board heard upset boxes. welcomed Smokey the Program. parent over Pre-K bus Ashton Isbell Gray pre- Bear.

School Board heard transportation for 2015- sented $200 to Elementary Hazen Chapter #5 Order Report to Public and 2016 school year.

School for Feeding of Eastern attended Grand Public Hearing on DeValls Bluff City America Backpack pro- Chapter in Illinois.

Facilities Planning.

Council heard concern over gram.

Dutch Oven Cooking They also hired a new recent purchases.

County diver, Detective Workshop was featured at Kindergarten Teacher.

Secretary of Agriculture James Medlin received Lower White River Gaylon Hale announced for Arkansas, Wesley master rating.

Museum State Park. her candidacy for Prairie Ward, announced as guest Rhythm Wranglers 4-H DeValls Bluff City Circuit/County Clerk. speaker at Farm Bureau Club worked on service Council discussed steps to Annual Meeting on project. have resolution for conSeptember 9.

Prairie County Farm demned properties in town.

Improvements to State Bureau held their Annual Steve Young stopped in Highways 249 and 302 Business meeting.

Hazen while walking for a required closures in Prairie Grand Prairie Arts and cause, Victory Junction County.

Crafts Guild held meeting Gang Camp.

Local volunteers trained in Hazen.

Sara Beth Toll competed as Extension Get Fit 2015 Senior High and in Arkansas Teen USA Instructors.

Junior High Homecoming Pageant.

The Arts Center of the Court were announced.

Clarendon High School Grand Prairie proudly preHazen City Council con- announced their fall festisented the 59th Grand tinued the discussion on val.

Prairie Festival of the Arts pit bull ordinance.

The Sr. and Jr. High Grand Prairie Center.

The 39th Annual Grand Homecoming Court was Lynnsey Bowling named Prairie Rice Festival was recognized in the new 2015-2016 Miss Arkansas announced for October 17. gymatorium, followed with Rice.

Information regarding a parade throughout town.

Hazen Hornets won both recent break-ins at The 39th Annual Rice Scrimmage Games in Bednar's Grocery store was Festival was held at East Trumann. requested. end of Hazen Park.

Prairie County 4-H Teen The 2015 Prairie County Quorum Court heard from Leader Club gave tips on Fair Participants won rib- Jail driving safely. bons for entries.

Administrator and Prairie County Farm Bureau agency manager Bobby Lott (center) presents the 2A Defensive Player of the Year award to Donovan Gurley of Hazen. Cross County Farm Bureau agent New gymatorium was set The 2015 Prairie County Dispatch Supervisor. for Grand Opening/Open Fair Winners were Hazen City Council Dwight Cook (right) presents a certificate to Farm Bureau Awards 2A Defensive Player of the House and Senior High announced.

Brayden adopted an ordinance con- Year finalist Holden Byassee of Cross County. Union County Farm Bureau agent Ricky Wood (left) presents a finalist certificate to Junction City linebacker Matthew Freeman.

Pep Assembly on Williams was crowned cerning pit bulls.

September 11.

Princess Rice.

Locals fabricated a new Judge Mike Skarda announced her candidacy December 1.

ASMSA opened class of A representative from trophy to be used during called an Emergency for District Court Judge.

Master Gardeners held 2018 admissions cycle.

Upward Board visited stu- the "Battle of the Prairie" Quorum Court Meeting in Hazen City Council Christmas Party in Princess Rice 39th dents at Hazen. for Hazen against Des Arc regards to County Clerk approved new location for Stuttgart.

Pageant was announced to Fall Crafts games.

Vanessa Peters.

Baptist Health Clinic.

Hazen Chapter #5 of the be held September 26 at Wo r k s h o p / U p c o m i n g Hazen Municipal Airport Wanda Swaim of Des Arc County/Circuit Clerk Eastern Star installed offiHazen Community Center. Workshop at Lower White received a grant for won $50,000 playing Vanessa Peters plead "not cers.

James Berry of Des Arc River Museum State Park $500,000 towards repaving "Lucky Lottery Ticket". guilty", pre-trial set for Donovan Gurley won 2A won $50,000 in "Lucky was announced. the runway.

Ruth Barrett Fox Club January 20.

Defense Player of the Year.

Lottery Ticket".

FFA Ag Day at Prairie AHTD relayed the side- held their meeting at HIPPY held "Zoo School Board appointed Harvey Joe Sanner visit- County Fairgrounds was walk at the red light.

Hazen Public Library.

Animals" themed meeting. Vicki Skarda as Board ed the Mitchell Farm of held on September 24.

Grand Prairie Quilt Air Force donated ten Delinquent tax list for Member for Zone 2 and Des Arc during Corn ARTA State Convention Society held a Sit n' Sew backpacks to High School. personal and real estate discussed test scores and Harvest. was held in Benton Center. meeting.

Nationally Popular were announced. current budget.

Omegaman and Friends: Prairie County HIPPY held their Secret Church came to Farm Bureau leaders Rhonda Cheshier Guardian presented Anti- Democratic Women October meeting.

Prairie County at the participated in State announced her candidacy bullying program to Pre-K installed new officers.

Chase Mauk was DeValls Bluff Community Resolutions Committee for Prairie County Clerk. through 8th Grade.

New parking lot was crowned Queen Hottie at Center. meeting.

Holiday Wreath Quorum Court welcomed installed at Elementary pageant.

GFWC Elsie McCain December - Hazen Decorating Workshop was back Judge Mike Skarda School.

Civil War Marker was club held their monthly Hornets' year ended in the held at Lower White River after back surgery.

Arkansas Rice Industry dedicated in Carlisle. meeting. quarterfinals against Museum State Park.

Routine inspection donated over 110,000 FBLA held a giveaway at Helping our Kids spon- Conway Christian Eagles, HIPPY celebrated A requires lane closure on pounds of Rice in honor of Rice Festival. sored "Stuff the Bus" Food they had a really great Charlie Brown Christmas U.S. Highway 70 Cache National Rice Month.

Improvements to State Drive. year. at Hazen Community River Bridge.

Former Basketball play- Highway 38 required lane Thirty-eight students James Hamric Center.

DeValls Bluff City ers honored Coach Jim closures in Prairie County. were inducted into the Jr. announced his candidacy Prairie County Retired Council held monthly Hurt at Dondies.

New DeValls Bluff High Beta Club. for Prairie County Sheriff.

Teachers held a Christmas meeting.

Central Arkansas Rods Diorama exhibits arrived Trophies for the Prairie Hazen Chamber of luncheon.

Chamber of Commerce traveled through Hazen at Prairie County County Championship Commerce announced the Hazen City Council approved City toward Tunica.

Historical Museum.

Chili Cook Off were made day for the Christmas in approved building plans for Beautification project.

October - The Military DeValls Bluff Alumni by Art students. the Park. new clinic.

Schedule of events for Vehicle Preservation held reunion at old high Ag students delivered Lonoke and Prairie Clarendon Pediatric Prairie County Fair was Association traveled on school gym. donations collected to the County 4-H'ers participat- Cancer Survivor Tristyn set September 19-27.

Hwy 70 through Hazen at Hazen High School Class Prairie County Food Drive. ed in Healthy Living Hackelton visited Santa Des Arc woman arrested the end of September. of 2005 held their 10 year DeValls Bluff Council Workshop. and Mrs. Arkansas at for drug possession.

The School Board re- reunion. heard proposal to house The Master Gardeners CARTI Kids Christmas Lane Oliver family elected David Strohl and Annual thanks for homeless Veterans with a planned, visited, partied Party. awarded for Farm Family David Williams to remain Harvest were held at St. town hall meeting sched- and worked.

Mid-Delta Headstart recof the Year Plaque at in their positions. Sandra Peter's Episcopal Church uled.

Prairie County Retired ognized mother's during Farm Annual Meeting.

Penn replaced Johnny in Tollville.

Prairie County Judge Teachers held their "Muffins for Moms" activiGFWC Elsie McCain Tipton as School Board Hazen Volunteer Fire Mike Skarda announced Christmas Pot-luck. ty. held last summer outing at Secretary.

Department sent out a his candidacy for re-elecAgHeritage Farm Credit Grades K-8th held Lonoke.

U.S. Congressman Rick reminder for the upcoming tion.

Services hosted Customer Literacy Night at Prairie County Crawford was a guest Daylight Savings Time Tamara Dabney switched Appreciation Dinner and Elementary school.

Federation of Democratic speaker for the Prairie procedures. candidacy to Prairie celebrated Farm Credit Letters to Santa were Women met September 22. County Republican Gumbo The Fire Department, County Treasurer instead 100 year Anniversary. sent to the North Pole.

Grand Prairie Quilt Gala.

Police Department and of Prairie County Prairie County 4-H SpringBrook Nursing Society met on September Norman Bullock, of Ambulance Service also Circuit/County Clerk.

Achievement Banquet held Home celebrated 9.

Ward, was arrested for had an appreciation dinner Deputy Treasurer Becky at fairgrounds.

Christmas with Residents.

Grant Shelman tied for murder. hosted by Calvary Baptist Johnson announced her DeValls Bluff held their The new proposed 2nd at Invitational at Dive team aided boaters Church Men's Fellowship candidacy for County annual Christmas Parade Baptist Health Family Ridgecrest Country Club in Lake Des Arc. group.

Treasurer. followed by Annual Prayer Clinic was announced. in Forrest City.

GFWC Elsie McCain Tamara Dabney Judy Burnett, County Service at Rhodes Park.

Hazen Fire Department Kindergarten through Club presented dictionaries announced her candidacy Treasurer announced her School Board accepted reminded everyone about 2nd grade celebrated to the Third Grade Classes. for Prairie County retirement. the resignation of Zone 2 having their updated 911 Grandparent's Day. The new Elementary Clerk/County Clerk.

Rick Hickman Board member Johnny numbers installed on their Book sale held at DeValls parking lot was asphalted Candidate filing period announced his candidacy Tipton. house and signs.

Bluff Public Library. within in days of ground began early on November for Prairie County Sheriff.

Hazen Chapter attended Sandra McKisson joined Parade in Des Arc kicked work.

2-9.

DeValls Bluff Headstart 140th annual session of Sherwood Urgent Care as off Prairie County Fair Hazen Art students "Because We Care" held students enjoyed annual the Grand Chapter, Order new Nurse Practitioner. week. placed at the Prairie CPR Certification Class for trunk or treat. of the Eastern Star of Woods family traveled to African American County Fair. residents.

Two sex offenders were Arkansas.

Kentucky to visit family.

Historymakers went back Prairie County Youth Eli Weems donated $100 arrested for failure to comSanta Claus came to Biscoe Extension to school in Hazen and announced to celebrate to Julie Young's classroom. ply. town and annual Homemakers club celeStuttgart Day of Service.

National 4-H week Prairie County EHC Fall Sheriff Burnett Luminary was held at brated Christmas.

October 4-10.

Council Meeting was held announced that he will not Gazebo. Santa came to Can't wait to see what More exhibits were fea- in DeValls Bluff. seek re-election.

DeValls Bluff as well. the Year 2016 has to bring tured at the Prairie DeValls Bluff Alumni Farm Bureau announced High School Band and for Prairie County, Happy County Historical Association Biennial meet- their Awards Watch List Choir held Christmas New Year!

Museum. ing was held at old gym.

William Worden of GFWC Elsie McCain Arkansas Art's Council Club held their monthly visited Elementary School. meeting.

First Electric sponsored a Jr. High Hornets were Magic Show for Pre-K still having a perfect seathrough 5th grade. son.

Local ladies attended the Prairie County Retired Survivors Parade in Little Teachers Association and Rock.

Prairie County Master Hornet Boy's, Girl's Golf Gardeners met October 20. teams made State Smokey the Bear greeted Tournament.

Elementary students at Hazen Hornets beat the Fire Department for Bison 51-20 in rivalry the Fire Smoke House