June 29, 2016

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Community Events Calendar

Hazen/DeValls Bluff, Prairie County, Arkansas

Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Hazen’s Baptist Health Clinic receives new building

Tuesday June 28

Camping Storytime at 10:30 a.m. at DeValls Bluff Public Library fro Ages 9 and Younger Adult Bingo at Hazen Public Library at 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Thursday June 30

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

Friday July 1

2016-2017 EHC year begins

Monday July 4

INDEPENDENCE DAY Grand Prairie Herald Office Closed for Independence Day DeValls Bluff and Des Arc Courthouses will be closed in observance of Independence Day

Tuesday July 5

Fun Day and Toss Games at 11:00 a.m. at DeValls Bluff Public Library - All Ages

Thursday July 7

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

Monday July 11

Hazen Chapter #5, Eastern Star, Hazen Lodge Hall at 6:15 p.m.

Hazen Chamber of Commerce Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at BancorpSouth Biscoe City Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m. City Hall

Tuesday July 12

Prairie County Hope Chest Board Meeting at DHS Office in DeValls Bluff at 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday July 13

Museum of Discovery at the Hazen Public Library at 10:00 a.m. - All Ages

Thursday July 14

Free in Christ Substance Abuse Problems Meeting at 6:00 p.m. at DeValls Bluff Gym DeValls Bluff City Council Meeting at 6:00 p.m. City Hall Hazen Masonic Lodge Meeting at Lodge Hall at 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday July 19

DeValls Bluff Public Library Bingo at 11:30 a.m.

Wednesday July 20

Let’s Go Fishing Storytime at the Hazen Public Library at 11:00 a.m. - Ages 9 and Younger

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The Baptist Family Clinic in Hazen had their new building brought in three different sections this last week starting Wednesday, June 22 afternoon. The drivers and construction workers worked strategically to line up all three sections of the building. The building site is not finished yet, but the new clinic is shaping up. The landscaping, pavement, parking spots and all the work inside still has to be complete before the clinic is open for patients. The new clinic is located on the corner of Front Street and North Hazen Avenue in between the Police Department and Fire Department. The electric company was seen Friday, June 24 making adjustments to power poles across the street for the new building. On Monday, June 27, the workers started working on the ground work around the building with shovels and a trackhoe.

DeValls Bluff Council Hires Part-T Time Officer, discusses property issues

By Lisa Mills The DeValls Bluff City Council held July meeting on June 24h.

Present were Mayor Kenny A n d e r s o n , Treasurer/Recorder Thelma Gray and Aldermen Jackie Adcock, Richard Henry, Alice Metcalf, Bill Arnold and Arbie Nesbitt. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Anderson. After prayer by Bill Arnold, Mayor Anderson called the meeting into executive session to discuss a personnel matter.

When the meeting was called back to order, Mayor Anderson stated the executive session had been to discuss certification paperwork concerning

Untapped Postponed A special musical event, Untapped, has been postponed at the Grand Prairie Center that was scheduled for this Saturday, June 25th at 7 p.m.

The performance will be re-scheduled as part of the 2016-2017 Performance Series and announced July 12th.

Ticketholders will should contact the Box office at 870-673-4201, Ext. 1896.

CAPDD Meetings CENTRAL ARKANASAS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONFERENCE CALL The Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board Executive Committee has scheduled a conference call to consider the Eligible Training Providers for the Central Arkansas Workforce Development Area, on Thursday, June 30, 2016, at 10:00 a.m.

If you would like to be included in the conference call you may contact Marsha Sebourn at 501676-2721 for details.

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

Police Officer Mark Collins.

Anderson said the council was satisfied that Collins' paperwork was in order and everything was fine.

Paul Adams asked for dates of Collins' certifications in areas of handgun use, racial profiling and shotgun & rifle use. He read from the "Arkansas Commission of Law Enforcement Standards Training & Rules Handbook" stating that no one could serve as a law enforcement officer anywhere in the state of Arkansas without meeting the standards set forth.

Adams said when Collins was hired he had not met some of the certifications required and still had not met some of them. He said he was concerned that if Collins was not certified in all areas required, the city could be held liable for hiring him and allowing him to work illegally. Mayor Anderson called another executive session and asked newly hired part time officer

Charles Atkins and Officer Collins to sit in.

Anderson stated that Atkins is a Phillips County Deputy and is highly knowledgeable with state standards and certified to train officers in all areas required.

When the meeting was called back to order, Officer Atkins explained that he would be working closely with Officer Collins to train him and make sure he is certified to meet all state standards. He asked that everyone please give him, Collins and the council the opportunity to come together to work everything out and move forward from here.

He said he is looking forward to getting to know everyone and serve the residents of DeValls Bluff.

Paul Adams asked if he would be accepting the position of Police Chief.

Atkins said he is considering it and looks forward to meeting with the Police Department Committee.

Adams welcomed Atkins and thanked him for his

help, also saying he is very impressed with his impeccable record.

Alderman Jackie Adcock presented a petition to the council for the city to vacate an alley.

He requests that the alley running from Mason Street to Ash Street and from Hazel Street to Rhodes (Greer) Street be closed and ownership of the property revert to the owners of contiguous property (himself and Marilyn George). Alderman Alice Metcalf asked if there were any utilities running across the alley. Gabby Delgiornio said there were but not that need to be accessed. Metcalf asked Adcock why he wants the alley closed.

Adcock replied to build a house.

Metcalf said she didn't see a problem with closing the alley as long as there was no need to worry about water lines and utilities.

Attorney Mike Stuart said a public hearing would have to be held and the hearing date published. A motion was approved to

Rice Foundation Accepting Applications for 2017 Rice Leadership Development Program STUTTGART, AR -The Rice Foundation is accepting applications for the 2017 Rice Leadership Development Program.

Rice producers or industry-related professionals between the ages of 25 and 45 are eligible to apply for the program.

The application deadline is October 1.

The Rice Leadership Development Program provides a comprehensive understanding of the rice industry, with an emphasis on personal development and communication

skills. During a two-year period, class members attend four one-week sessions designed to strengthen leadership skills through studies of all aspects of the rice industry.

The class is comprised of five rice producers and two industry-related professionals chosen by a committee of agribusiness leaders. The committee evaluates the applications of all candidates, reviews letters of recommendation, and conducts personal interviews with the

finalists. Interviews will be conducted at the USA Rice Outlook Conference in Memphis, Tennessee, in December.

The program is sponsored by John Deere Company, RiceTec, Inc., and American Commodity Company through The Rice Foundation and managed

by USA Rice.

Additional information on the Rice Leadership Development Program and an application form can be found on the USA Rice website.

What to Do if You See a Pet in a Hot Car (SPM Wire) It happens every summer. Pets left in vehicles with no owner in sight. Unfortunately, it doesn’t take long for this circumstance to be dangerous or even deadly.

Even on a temperate day, the greenhouse effect of rolled-up windows can heat up a car to 116 degrees F within an hour, according to the Humane Society.

If you see a pet in a hot car, act quickly to try to locate the owner. He or she is likely in a nearby establishment. Talk to the proprietors of nearby stores and ask them to make an announcement to customers.

Then, call the non-emergency number of your local police department or animal control. Stay on site until help arrives.

While most pet owners have the best intentions, many are unaware of the danger of leaving a pet in a hot car. You can help spread the word. Free online resources, available at HumaneSociety.org, offer tips, advice and important information on keeping pets safe.

This summer, be a hero to a pet in need.

hold the public meeting at 5:30pm on August 11th before the monthly council meeting.

Shirley Goff addressed the council stating that a previous ordinance had been passed that no further streets or alleys could be closed.

Alderman Bill Arnold said they would look for the ordinance before the meeting.

Danny McWilliams, who is leasing the property next to City Hall, addressed the council concerning his proposal to purchase the property presented at the June meeting.

Alderman Jackie Adcock made a motion not to sell the property because the city might need it someday.

The council approved the motion.

McWilliams asked if a long term lease agreement could be made and the council agreed that a 5 year lease agreement could be made.

The Fire department reported 14 First Responder calls, 1 automobile fire, 2 structure fires, 1 Public Assist call and 2 meetings.

Upcoming School Election Dates It is almost time for the Annual School Election.

The Annual School Election is September 20, 2016. Those seeking a position for a candidate may call the Prairie County Clerk's Office in Des Arc to receive a petition. First day of filing is July 5th at noon, and the last day to file is July 12th at noon. Those terms expiring are: DES ARC SCHOOL DISTRICT Zone 4 - Billy Hinson (5 yr. term) At Large - Johnny Reidhar, II - (5 yr. term) HAZEN SCHOOL DISTRICT Zone 2 - Vickie Skarda (4 yr. term) Zone 4 - Freddie Rogers - (4 yr. term) Last Day to register to vote for the Annual School Election is August 22, 2016. Should you have any questions do not hesitate to call.

Thank you, Rebecca Hayley

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Obituaries Albert Rorie Albert Ray Rorie of Hazen left this world on June 25, 2016.

He was born to Harvey and Edith Rorie ( b o t h deceased) on June 16, 1940 in Bigelow, Arkansas. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Bonnie Perry Rorie of Hazen; his children, Tommy (Angie) Rorie of Jacksonville, Arkansas, Health (Barbara) Rorie of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Mary Ann Rorie of Little Rock, Arkansas; step-children, Jo Anna (Freddie) Fisher , James (Jeana) Baxter, and Brian (Sherry) Baxter all of Hazen.; 11 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; sisters, Wilma Adams of Alexander, Arkansas and Dorothy Barnes of Nevada. Albert was preceded in death by 5 sisters and 2 brothers.

Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at the Westbrook Funeral Home Chapel in Hazen. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. prior to the service.

Burial will be in the Center Point Cemetery.

Officiating at the service will be Bro. Wayne Snider, Bro. Ralph Perry and Bro. Allen Minton. Pallbearers will be Brian Baxter, James Baxter, Cory Fisher, Dalton Baxter, Hunter Baxter, and Albert Perry. Honorary Pallbearers are Woodrow Tipton, Sam Carlyle, and Charlie Branham.

Arrangements are by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen.

Claude Dabbs Jr. Claude L. Dabbs Jr. “Scooter”, born July 3, 1955, passed away at his Biscoe home on May 10, 2016.

He is preceded in death by his mother: Cora Ellen “Tillie” Hillyard of Carlisle, father: Claude L. Dabbs Sr. “C.L.” of Biscoe, and his grandparents: Mr. Francis Marion and

Muriel Dabbs of Biscoe.

He leaves behind a son: Claude L. Dabbs III, daughter in-law: Christina Dabbs, and two granddaughters: Alexa and Isabelle of Kailua, Hawaii.

Scooter also leaves behind two sisters: Donna F. Bell of Pine Bluff and Phyllis-Anne and her husband Rich Kilian of Tacoma, Washington.

A celebration of life service for Claude Jr. will be held at the First Assembly of God Fellowship Hall in Biscoe at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 2, 2016.

All family and friends are welcome to attend.

Sharyn Sisson Sharyn Kaye Sisson, 72, died Saturday, June 18, at her home in Conway. She was born December 24, 1943 in Little Rock to Cecil and Ruby (Clark) Sisson.

Sharyn was a piano tuner.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Garth Funeral Home.

Henry Taylor Henry Monroe "Pete" Taylor, age 86 of Brinkley, passed away Tuesday, June 21, at his home in Brinkley, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Ideal, Georgia, he was the son of the late Dale E. and Katie Dominey Taylor. He graduated from Ideal High School and served in the United States Navy from 1948 until 1952. He was stationed San Diego, CA, Seattle, WA and overseas at Hawaii, Japan & North Korea.

Mr. Taylor was a retired AT&T installer, a 32* Mason, & a Shriner. On January 27, 1995 at the Brinkley United Methodist Church, Pete was united in marriage to Mary Lou Wilkison. Pete's family called him a "Full Time Fisherman" but he also enjoyed hunting, talk-

ing over old times with family and friends and spending time with the grandchildren.

Mr. Taylor was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Junior, Buford & Baby Taylor; sister, Mary King and Verna Chambers and grandson Hayden Taylor.

Family who will cherish his memory: his wife, Mary Lou Wilkison Taylor; son, Henry N Taylor & wife Angie of Apex, NC; Step-daughters, Beth Stanford of Shreveport, LA, Gwen Rigsby & husband Stephen of Conway; six grandchildren; Presley & Dalton Taylor of Apex, NC, Clara (Shawn) Brian & Sam Stanford all of Shreveport,LA, Chris (Kayla) Rigsby of Conway, Alexis Rigsby of Longview, TX and three great grandchildren; Anthony, Lilly & Alden Brian all of Shreveport, LA. The family gathered at the First United Methodist Church Saturday, June 25 at 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM to visit with friends. Services were at 2:00 Pm with Rev. Mike Smith officiating.

Burial will be at a later date at Ideal, GA. In lieu of flowers memorial may be give to the First United Methodist Church, 404 W. Ash St., Brinkley, AR 72021 or to Arkansas Children's Hospital, PO Box 2222, Little Rock, AR 72203.

Stacy Ragland Stacy Ann Ragland, 50, of Brooklyn, Arkansas, passed away Friday, June 17, 2016 at Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro.

She was born May 7, 1966 in Stuttgart, Arkansas.

Stacy is survived by her three children, Stephen Griffin, John Bates II, and Morgan Bates; her parents, Bob and Earley Rice of Jonesboro and Burt and Margie Ragland of Stuttgart; her brother, Scott Ragland of Little Rock and Shelby Ragland Hoyle and her husband,

Thelma Gray Elected President of Prairie County Retired Teachers

By Chris Weems Thelma Gray was elected president of Prairie County Retired Teachers Association at the regular meeting at Hickory Plains Methodist Church, June 21. Kathy Ewing, president, presided at the meeting with ten members and one visitor present.

Debbie Harrison, a new member prepared the meal for the group.

The minutes were approved and financial report was received.

Other officers elected were Carolyn Brakensiek, vice president, June Whiteside, secretary, and Vivan Novak, treasurer.

“From Worrier to Worrier” was the topic of

the devotional Helen Holloway gave at the beginning of the meeting.

It was taken from Psalms 45:10.

Kathy announced that the State ARTA meeting will be in September 17, at the Benton Events Center. The lunch tickets must be paid early. The deadline for those tickets is September 16.

The unit needs to have a Silent Aunction item for the Scholarship Fund for 2018 Scholarship fund.

Each unit is urged to bring at least one item.

Helen reported on the Arkansas Teachers Retirement System from the meeting in early June.

It was reported that in

April the investments amounted to $14.41 B. The average stipend paid monthly is $36,717.

The president of Area VI announced an officers training session sometime in August.

Chairmen selected for the new Year.

Membership chairman, James Bradford; Legislative, Helen Holloway, Community Service; June Whiteside; Program Chairman, Carolyn Brakensiek; Public Relations, Chris Weems; and Devotional Leader, Debbie Harrison.

The next meeting will be August 26, at 1:00 p.m., at DeValls Bluff, at DeValls Bluff.

Kelly Reid Honored With Baby Shower at Calvary Baptist Church

By Chris Weems Kelly (Mrs. Reid) Clifton was honored with a baby shower at Calvary Baptist Church Fellowship Hall Sunday afternoon June 26. Guests were invited to sign the guest book on a lectern that was draped with a white cloth with a lace overlay and held in place by a large white lace bow.

Special guest included Mrs. Bebe Clifton, the

grandmother-to-be, and a friend Morgan Daniel and Allie of Stuttgart.

Kelly was assisted in opening and displaying the gifts by the hostesses.

Guests were served cake and punch and mints from a table covered with a white floor-length cloth with lace overlay and a large pink and white stork declaring “It’s a Girl.”

Hostesses were: Carly

Bokker, Nancy Brown.

Sherry Bullock, Jimmye Colclasure, Gail Cox, Amber Edge, Betty Greenwalt, Paige Hawkins, Cheryl Jenkins, Alison Kee, Monica Lisko, Robin McMullen, Brittany Owens, Sonja Owens, Sharron Stallings, Gloria Strohl, Adrianne Van Houten, Carolyn Van Houten, Stephanie Van Houten, Donna Watson and Chris Weems.

Terry of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; her step-siblings, Todd Mulloy, Mike Mulloy, Tony Rice, Derek Rice, and Michael Rice; several nieces, nephews, cousins and a multitude of friends. She was preceded in death by her step-sister Stacey Mulloy Fink.

A memorial service was held 2:00 P.M., Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Westbrook Funeral Home Chapel in Hazen with Pastor Carolyn Doering officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: The NEA Baptist Fowler Family Center for Cancer, 4800 East Johnson Ave., Jonesboro, Ar. 72401.

Daniel Hawkins Daniel Dewayne Hawkins, 56, died Tuesday, June 21 at Springbrook Health and Rehab in Hazen, Arkansas.

Daniel was born January 6, 1960 in Riverton, WY, to Leonard and Margaret (MacDonald) Hawkins.

Survivors include his parents, three sisters, Linda Harper, Alison Pinkerton, Cynthia Hemanes, two brothers, Jeffrey Hawkins, Paul Hawkins.

Graveside services were 2:30 P M Tuesday at Lakeside Cemetery by Garth Funeral Home.

Janie Ellenberg Janie Louise Moore Ellenberg, 75, of DeWitt died June 15, 2016.

She was born August 30, 1940 in Marvell to Charles Albert Moore and Linas Lillian Mooney Moore.

She was a homemaker and member of Forks LaGrue Missionary Baptist Church, where she attended until her health failed.

She was preceded in death by her parents; four

Hazen Cemetery Donations HAZEN CEMETERY DONATIONS: IN MEMORY OF: Alan & Sue Carter By: Ginny Carter Lewis IN MEMORY OF: Evelyn Isbell Whittaker By: Ginny Carter Lewis IN MEMORY OF: Marion Simmons By: Center Point Missionary Baptist church IN MEMORY OF: Ira Foster & Etta Foster Martin By; Mattie Foster Upkeep: Phyllis Wujs Donations are greatly appreciated and may be mailed to: Hazen Cemetery P.O. Box 92 Hazen, Ar. 72064

brothers A.B., Weldon, Rufus, and Max Moore; one sister Mary Lee Helms; and James Lloyd Ellenberg.

She is survived by her children Debbie Lorick (John), Dale Ellenberg, and Dustin Ellenberg (Paula) all of DeWitt, and Darrell Ellenberg (Phyllis) of Stuttgart; five grandsons Heath Lorick, Corbin Lorick (Jasmine), Craig Ellenberg (Bethany), Bradley Ellenberg, and Jonathan Guynes; three great grandsons Evan, Collin, and Aden Ellenberg; two brothers R.D. Moore of Texas and Billy Moore of Marvell; three sisters Arlene Mooney Benton, Alice Short and Paulette Ravesies both of Mississippi.

Visitation was at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 18 at Essex Funeral Home with funeral services began at 2:00 p.m. Burial followed in Childers Cemetery by Essex Funeral Home.

Helen Vansandt Helen Irene Vansandt, of DeWitt, AR was born on October 1, 1931.

She went to be with her Lord on June 18, 2016.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Vansandt; her parents, Vernon and Mae Helen Smith; two brothers, Jimmy and Buddy Smith; and two sisters Barbara Jean Smith and Patsy Sanders. She is survived by her son Darryll Vansandt (Hazel) of DeWitt; daughters Sheila

Harvey of Vilonia, AR, Marsha Burlack (Paul) of Gainsville, GA, Joyce Watson of Cordova, TN, and Sally Simpson (Larry) of DeWitt, AR; grandchildren Jason Harvey, John and David Bohannon, Nicole Kitchen, Russell Watson, Angela Foster and Ira Burlack; great grandchildren Aaron, Jessie, Alex, Maggie, Riley, Chloe, Bradley, Cassidy, Christian, and Charles.

Irene was a homemaker early in life living on a farm in Ethel, AR. Later she became a nurse and began working at Crestpark Nursing Home then moved to Stuttgart Hospital where she worked until retirement.

Irene was a member of First Baptist Church of DeWitt. Irene was very active in the community, she was a member of the Home Extension Club and was a Master Gardner.

She helped to start a 4-H club when her children were at home and continued in 4-H for many years becoming an outstanding leader in the county and state mentoring many club members throughout this time. Irene was a very caring person, her sweet laughter will be missed by her family and many dear friends.

Visitation was Monday, June 20, 2016 from 6:30 to 7:30 at Essex Funeral Home. Funeral services are Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 10:00 at First Baptist Church in DeWitt with Bro. Jimmy Albrecht officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarcrest Memorial Gardens by Essex Funeral Home.

Arkansas Tech announces 2015-1 16 graduates RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. (June 27, 2016)--The Arkansas Tech University Registrar's Office has released a certified list of 1,905 degrees conferred upon students on the Russellville campus during the 2015-16 academic year.

Graduates are listed alphabetically by the town of their address on file with the Arkansas Tech Registrar's Office. This list includes graduates from the campus in Russellville with associate, baccalaureate, master and educational specialist degrees.

Those who graduated with honors based upon cumulative grade point average --- Cum Laude (3.50-3.69), Magna Cum Laude (3.70-3.89) or Summa Cum Laude (3.904.00) --- are listed as such.

Those students who completed the University Honors program are also noted.

The graduates from the Russellville campus of Arkansas Tech in Russellville for the 201516 academic year are: BRINKLEY --- Alex Ashley Loewer, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; HAZEN --- Jordan Pierre Meador, Bachelor of Arts; LONOKE --- Blake Arthur Dill, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Olivia Moore Evans, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Lauren Lee Henderson, Bachelor of Science; Larry Ernest Moore, Bachelor of Science; Audrey K. Rye, Bachelor of Science; Eric Ditrich Sturba, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Cum Laude; STUTTGART --Brittany Louise Smith, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; ULM --- Cheryl Lynn Smith, Master of Education

New Bethel News

By Donna Kelly We had good services at church on Sunday.

Our little great grand daughter Kylee came over a couple days last week and stayed while her Mom and Granny worked.

We were glad to hear Evelyn Greenwalt came home from the hospital.

We look forward to she and Dale are able to be back with us in church.

We celebrated our great granddaughter Kylee’s Birthday on Thursday evening. She is 7 now.

They grow up so fast.

There was about 30 peo-

ple out foe the party.

We are looking forward to our services through out the month of July.

We are looking forward to having Bradley Taylor speak to us on next Sunday evening.

Ronnie and Linda Loudermilk had a nice visit as their little granddaughter came for several days visit. She came to church with them one Sunday. A very pretty little girl.

We are sorry to hear of Sharon Moss passing.

Our sympathy is extended to the family.

Some of our members plan to go to church camp. We just hope the weather cools off a bit.

Those who went last year had such a good time.

John Kelly has an appointment with the heart doctor on Tuesday of this week.

Chuck and Denise Greenwalt had three of their little granddaughters in church today.

I had a call from Charles Ingle on Saturday, he hasn't been feeling very well lately.

We wish everyone a good week.

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Fourth Annual Bottoms Festival held on June 25 in DeValls Bluff, fish fry and live music

Prairie County Master Gardeners have June meeting

United Methodist Woman of the Year

Meg Miller, second from left and surrounded by family members, was recognized Sunday, June 26, 2016, at the Hazen Methodist Church by the United Methodist Women for her years of contributions and service. She received a certificate and gold cross pin. Congratulations Meg!

By Chris Weems Janet Turnage, president of Prairie County Master Gardeners complimented the members for their work before and during the “Gardening in the Grand Prairie” Fundraiser. “I was so proud of the way the place looked and the fact that the work went so smoothly,” she said.

Janet presided for the meeting attended by 16 members.

Two new members, Keith Robinson and Larenda Dunlap, accompanied Janet to the “Annuals to Perennials” in the garden Workshop for new members Thursday in Little Rock.

They were among about 200 at the Workshop.

The president presented goodie bags like the ones handed out at the fundraiser to Dee Black, Gail Norman, Carolyn Marek, Debra Carpenter and Charles Oldham.

SOme had been absent Saturday and others were working in another area when bags were distributed.

A special thanks was extended to Arkansas Diamond Plants for the flyers, Arkansas Gardener Magazine for the osmocote, Proven Winners book, True Value for items, Riceland Foods for the bags of rice, Prairie County Extension Office for their help in putting the whole day together, for all the help and articles given for the

bags. Lonna Rhodes was given a special “Thank you” for having her garden ready for the group to tour.

The president asked for suggestions for improving the fundraiser.

Suggestions were made.

Work sheets were turned in for June.

Watering schedules at the two places were made. The Gazebo and the Hazen Welcome Sign both have new plants and need regular watering while it is so hot and dry.

October 10th is Master Gardener Appreciation Day at Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks in Fayetteville.

The next meeting will be Tuesday July 19, at BancorpSouth.

Prairie County Jail Report As of Monday, June 27 at 6:15 a.m. the Prairie County Sheriff's Office had 36 inmates booked at Prairie County Jail in Des Arc, AR which included: Rowe, Frederick M., black male, age 40, incarcerated on June 24 for drinking on highway.

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

Williams, Justin W., black male, age 34, incarcerated on June 1 for commitment.

Nady, Timothy Wayne, white male, age 36, incarcerated on May 14 for careless driving, Member 2015

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obstructing governmental operations, commitment, disorderly conduct, carrying a gun/knife/club as weapon, drinking on Highway, and all other offenses.

Branch, Aaron Antwon, black male, age 32, incarcerated on March 17 for possession of controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia class A misdemeanor, and possession of controlled substance.

Graham, Johnell Delacy, black male, age 19, incarcerated on June 6 for aggravated assault, theft of property, theft by receiving, breaking or entering and contributing to delinquency - minor.

Mitchell, George W., black male, age 37, incarcerated May 25 for possession of drug paraphernalia - class A misdemeanor and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Polk, Anthony Todd, black male, age 41, incar-

cerated on May 22 for hold for another department.

Manjarez, Albar Diego, white male, age 25, incarcerated on June 7 for theft by receiving, fleeing - felony and hold for another department.

Rocha, Jimmy Jesus, white male, age 24, incarcerated on April 4 for hold for another department.

Ward, Jacob Edward, white male, age 25, incarcerated on May 27 for battery - first degree.

Doss, Myesha, black female, age 23, incarcerated on May 16 for commitment.

Earl, Teresa, black female, age 36, incarcerated on June 8 for failure to pay fine and cost.

Monroe, Traci, white female, age 23, incarcerated on May 5 for commitment.

Piety, Shaina, white female, age 31, incarcerated on May 18 for hold

for another department.

Allen, Wallace, black male, age 69, incarcerated on February 24 for commitment.

Carr, Michael Craig, white male, age 40, incarcerated on June 24 for failure to appear.

Fort, Hiram K, white male, age 51, incarcerated on June 26 for driving on suspended D.L., failure to register, driving without insurance, all other offenses, reckless driving and fleeing - misdemeanor.

Good, Lattorrey L, black male, age 36, incarcerated on June 4 for terroristic threatening - misdemeanor and disorderly conduct.

Hardnett, Wornie, black male, age 57, incarcerated on June 19 for DWI #2, refusal to submit and no turn signal.

Holder, Leon Demarz, black male, age 28, incarcerated on June 3 for failure to pay fine and cost.

Come Celebrate With Us!!!

The family of Bobby L. Glover will be having an 80th Birthday Celebration on Saturday, July 2nd from 10:00 a.m. to Noon. The drop in will be held at the Carlisle Civic Center.

Please join us and drop by to wish Bobby a Happy Birthday.

The family has requested no gifts. Happy Birthday Bobby

Kendrick, Nicholas J., white male, age 26, incarcerated on June 14 for failure to appear.

McDaniel, Jeremiah Lamont, black male, age 37, incarcerated on June 10 for failure to appear and commitment.

Noble, Spencer Jordan, black male, age 22, incarcerated on May 29 for failure to appear and commitment.

Stamps, Marcel Depree, black male, age 24, incarcerated on June 21 for commitment.

Walker, James Nicholas, white male, age 30, incarcerated on June 7 for public intoxication and contempt of court.

James, Courtney Lamont, black male, age 53, incarcerated on June 17 for non-support.

Westerhold, Sebastian, white male, age 27, incarcerated on June 24 for hold for another department.

Figueroa, Frank, hispanic male, age 36, incarcerated on March 25 for criminal attempt to commit, possession of control substance with intent to deliver, and fleeing felony.

Hudson, Keenan Letrell, black male, age 18, incarcerated on June 6 for aggravated assault, theft by receiving, theft of property, breaking or entering and contributing to delinquency - minor.

Albizu, James, hispanic male, age 47, incarcerated on March 24 for possession of controlled substance with intent to deliver and possession of controlled substance with intent to deliver.

Metcalf, Nicoe Jerel, black male, age 28, incarcerated on May 10 for probation revocation.

Ramirez, Jose Rios, hispanic male, age 31, incarcerated on May 14 for hold for PC hearing.

Linam, Jeffery, white male, age 56, incarcerated on June 26 for probation revocation.

Jones, Bobby Joe, black male, age 56, incarcerated on March 3 for hold for ADC. McGee, Nickey A., black male, age 54, incarcerated on May 19 for commitment.

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

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The Grand Prairie Quilt Society attend Country Quilt Camp II June 17-1 19 at Cross Heirs Retreat Center

By Marsha Heien The Grand Prairie Quilt Society had a great time at their Country Quilt Camp II Retreat at Cross Heirs Retreat Center at Pintail Lodge in Humphrey last weekend.

Sewing machines whirred, scissors cut and tongues wagged as twelve ladies got down to the serious business of sewing, cutting, knitting, and crocheting.

It wasn't all sewing, though. Several of us walked down to the lake took the path all the way around, so we got our exercise, too. Some took

advantage of the cool breezes on the porch to visit and watch the hummingbirds. And we didn't go hungry... Miss Fee Fee saw to that. I think I am still full...every meal was a masterpiece of perfection. We waddled around all weekend...we certainly needed that walk around the lake!

We have set the dates for Country Quilt Camp III. It will be June 2,3,4, 2017. More about this will be reported later.

All in all it was a marvelous weekend and we can't wait to go back.

Country Quilt Camp group photo on the stairs at Cross Heirs Retreat Center June 18

Country quilt camp ladies busy at their sewing machines.

Country quilt camp ladies relaxing on the porch watching the hummingbirds.

Katie Jackson Wins MFA Foundation Scholarship Columbia, MO- - -Katie Leigh Ann Jackson, a graduating senior at Hazen High School, has won a $2,000 MFA Foundation Scholarship.

The scholarship was awarded at the school’s Graduation Ceremonies.

Katie Jackson is the child of Jayme Jackson.

Katie plans to attend: Arkansas State University-Jonesboro, State University, AR. The Scholarship was sponsored by: MFA Oil, DeValls Bluff, AR. It is one of approximately 340 scholarship presented this year by MFA Incorporated, MFA Oil

Company, and their affiliates.

Biscoe EHC Learns About Consumer Protection

By Mitzi Osborne Biscoe EHC met Monday, June 13, 2016, at 10:30 am at the Biscoe First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall with President Mitzi Osborne presiding. After calling the meeting to order, Mitzi read the Thought of the Day:.

Ten members answered roll call: Janice Corpier, Rita Farris, Lennie Holmes, Juanita Hutchinson, Bernadette Mosby, Mitzi Osborne, Rebecca Patterson, Brenda Prince, Patsy Prince, and Gladys Tucker.

The inspiration was a devotional poem written by former lifetime Biscoe EHC member, Nettie Mertens for the club devotion during her membership. Nettie was Mitzi's husband, Paul Osborne's grandmother and mother in law of member Darline Mertens Sickel.

During the business portion of the meeting, thanks to Lennie Holmes, hostess, members enjoyed birthday cake and coffee in honor of our June birthday gal, Bernadette Mosby. Secretary Janice Corpier handed out copies of the minutes for members to read which were

approved as read.

Treasurer Juanita Hutchinson gave the financial report to be filed for edit.

Under unfinished business, annual due were collected.

Then under new business: Donate to the Biscoe Cemetery in memory of Judy and Bud Burroughs Judy was a long time member of Biscoe EHC until she couldn't attend due to health reasons.

Order taken for Gingher scissors Promoted Preserving Workshop June 23-24.

Presented Award for Community Service Project Book received at the State EH Conference June 7-9.

President Osborne represented the club at the conference in Hot Springs to receive the award.

Decided on June Love Box recipient of the "Sowing Seeds of Kindness-Love Boxes" Community Service Project to be delivered by Osborne and Farris.

June program leader, Brenda Prince led a dis-

cussion on Consumer Protection. Each member had to first take an Identity Theft IQ Test to see if she is at risk for identity theft. Prince covered the Six Important Steps for Consumer Protection teaching steps needed to be ID Safe.

For the Eye Opener (Show and Tell) Rita Farris brought a boutonniere that her grandson had designed for his recent wedding in her front lawn. The single yellow carnation was in a shotgun shell casing.

Mitzi showed her pairs of leather sandals that were custom made for her when she visited Vietnam.

June birthdays were Bernadette Mosby and June Cox (absent). July has two birthdays to celebrate: Janice Corpier and Karen Golden.

The meeting adjourned with the Homemakers Prayer.

Biscoe EHC meets the 2nd Monday of each month. Everyone is welcome to visit/join. Come learn and enjoy with us!

Prairie County

Crop Report from Brent Griffin County Extension Agent Staff Chair

Katie Jackson

Days of Field Work: 7 Top Soil Moisture: 100% short Sub Soil Moisture: 75% short, 25% adequate Livestock Condition: 3 Fair MAIN ACTIVITIES: Soybean planting was finalizing. Corn, rice and soybean continue to be irrigated.

Rice has reached mid-season and corn was blistering. Hay continues to be baled.

Cotton was squaring and

receiving lay by nitrogen.

CROP PROGRESS: Corn: 100% silk 50% milk Soybean: 97% planted, 90% emerged, 40% bloom, 10% setting pods Cotton: 100% squaring Rice: 1% headed CROP CONDITION: Corn: 25% Poor, 75% Good Rice: 20% Poor, 80% Fair Soybean: 25% Poor, 75% Fair Cotton: 100% Fair Pasture/Hay: 100% Fair

Prairie County was awarded 2016 Most Increased Percentage of Membership in Delta District.

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Div of Ag: Research lacking to back claims for foliar-a applied fertilizers

Schwede and Perry were honored at Retirement Party Charlie Schwede, Applicator/Driver (left) and Danny Perry, Salesman (right) were honored at a Retirement Party on Thursday, June 23 at Dondie’s in Des Arc amongst family, friends and co-workers and received plaques from Johnny Dukes, Manager (center) for their many years of dedication at Greenpoint Ag in Hazen.

There were about 50 people that attended the party. Schwede has been with Greenpoint for 35 years all at Hazen and was 1 of 3 National Finalists for National Applicator of the Year in 2006 and attended the awards ceremony in Orlando, FL. Perry has been with Greenpoint for 29 years and has worked at Hazen, Des Arc and Searcy Greenpoint Ag throughout his career. Their last day at work will be June 30 for Perry and July 1 for Schwede. Congratulations to Schwede and Perry for your many years of hard work and dedication.

Local U of A Students Named to Deans or Chancellor's Lists for Spring 2016 FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - The following local University of Arkansas students earned 4.0 grade point averages during the spring 2016 semester and were named to the Chancellor's List: The following local University of Arkansas students earned grade point averages between 3.75 and 4.0 during the spring 2016 semester and were named to the Dean's List of their respective colleges: The following local students in the School of Law at the University of Arkansas earned a 3.0 grade point average or higher during the spring, 2015 semester and were named to the Law School Dean's list: GRADUATE LIST FALL 2015 All undergraduate and graduate students who earned a degree this semester ARKANSAS COUNTY STUTTGART Mary Coker, Major: Psychology, College: Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, Degree: Bachelor of Arts Jacob Kerksieck, Major: Law, College: School of Law, Degree: Juris Doctor David Sites, Major: Environmental Soil & Water Science, College: Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, Degree: Bachelor of Science in Agricultural, Food & Life Sciences LONOKE COUNTY CARLISLE Paula Stephens, Major: Nursing, College: College of Education and Health Professions, Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing MONROE COUNTY BRINKLEY Justin Carroll, Major: Agri Education Comm & Tech, College: Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, Degree: Bachelor of Science in Agricultural, Food & Life Sciences,

Honors: Honors with Distinction Justin Carroll, Major: Agri Education Comm & Tech, College: Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, Degree: Bachelor of Science in Agricultural, Food & Life Sciences, Honors: Magna cum laude Andrea Dunlap, Major: Human Development & Family Science, College: Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, Degree: Bachelor of Science in Human Environmental Sciences PRAIRIE COUNTY HAZEN Ashley Griffith, Major: Nursing, College: College of Education and Health Professions, Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Jonathan King, Major: Civil Engineering, College: College of Engineering, Degree: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering CHANCELLOR LIST - SPRING 2016 Undergraduate students who achieve a 4.00 GPA in a semester ARKANSAS COUNTY STUTTGART Jenny Jia, Academic Plan: Mechanical Engineering, College: College of Engineering, Level: Sophomore Jennifer Lorince, Academic Plan: Communication Disorders, College: College of Education and Health Professions, Level: Junior PRAIRIE COUNTY DES ARC Katelyn Harvey, Academic Plan: Public Health, College: College of Education and Health Professions, Level: Senior Anna Lisko, Academic Plan: Accounting, College: Sam M. Walton College of Business, Level: Sophomore Ravyn Rosel, Academic Plan: Public Health, College: College of Education and Health Professions, Level: Senior

DEAN'S LIST SPRING 2016 ARKANSAS COUNTY STUTTGART Jenny Jia, Academic Plan: Mechanical Engineering, College: College of Engineering, Level: Sophomore Jennifer Lorince, Academic Plan: Communication Disorders, College: College of Education and Health Professions, Level: Junior Micah Minter, Academic Plan: Communication, College: Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, Level: Senior Emaly Newkirk, Academic Plan: Elementary Education (Pre-ELED), College: College of Education and Health Professions, Level: Junior LONOKE COUNTY CARLISLE Caroline Moery, Academic Plan: Food, Human Nutrition & Hsptly, College: Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, Level: Senior PRAIRIE COUNTY DES ARC Katelyn Harvey, Academic Plan: Public Health, College: College of Education and Health Professions, Level: Senior Anna Lisko, Academic Plan: Accounting, College: Sam M. Walton College of Business, Level: Sophomore Ravyn Rosel, Academic Plan: Public Health, College: College of Education and Health Professions, Level: Senior Joshua Walls, Academic Plan: Biology, College: Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, Level: Senior HAZEN Clay Caviness, Academic Plan: History College: Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, Level: Senior Stephen Talley, Academic Plan: Nursing College: College of Education and Health Professions, Level: Senior

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - Farmers must ask at least two fundamental questions about every product they are asked to purchase and apply to their crop: What is the frequency of crop response and what is the average yield increase?

The answers to these two questions should be based on an adequate amount of unbiased, reputable research. With such a large number of crop yield enhancing products and nutrient solutions formulated for foliar application available there is no way that each product can be thoroughly researched by university scientists.

For the record, let's establish that there is not a university scientist alive that does not want to discover or recommend farming practices and products that enhance grower yields and profits. If there is a foliar applied fertilizer or biostimulant that increases crop yield 10-20 percent for minimal cost, we want to be the ones doing the research and promoting it at professional educational meetings.

A lot of phone calls have been fielded in recent weeks regarding recommendations for and the agronomic value of foliar-applied nutrient solutions and tissue testing programs. These same questions have been around for the past 50 years, but the aggressiveness at which foliar feeding and the associated products are now promoted is unparalleled.

The issue becomes even more complicated when you include "crop performance enhancing" chemicals, sometimes called biostimulants, which are often included in nutrient solutions.

Both tissue testing and foliar feeding have a place in row crop agriculture in the mid-South but they must be adequately understood to ensure that they are properly implemented.

RESEARCH LACKING Recommendations are being made to farmers based on crop tissue analysis programs offered by several farm-service providers. Farmers and consultants have shared the results and recommendations of some tissue analysis programs and the tissue nutrient concentrations used to define what is deficient or sufficient typically approximates textbook values. We must all recognize that the textbook values that define sufficient and deficient nutrient concentrations are not always based on research. For many of the essential micronutrients and some macronutrients, the critical concentrations are simply based on a survey of tissue collected from a large number of fields at a specific crop growth stage that generated a bell-shaped normal -- distribution curve. The information from survey-based critical concentrations is agronomically interesting and useful, especially for troubleshooting field problems. However, for many nutrients, there is little or no published information showing a valid relationship between crop yield increase and tissue

nutrient concentration that provides good reason for making widespread recommendations to apply a foliar- or soilapplied fertilizer that includes that nutrient.

Research-based information is a challenge to find even for the few macroand micro-nutrients for which nutrient deficiency occurs annually and is visually evident in commercial fields. The concentration of essential nutrients in crop tissues is likely related to crop performance, however, for many of these essential nutrients, we lack proven research that defines the exact minimum nutrient concentration below which yield is harmed and verifies that a beneficial yield response to foliar feeding occurs.

As a general rule, if land grant university recommendations do not include tissue monitoring thresholds and subsequent research-based relationships showing a yield benefit from soil or foliar fertilization then we would advise you to avoid the practice or approach it with a plan to test whether a crop response occurs (e.g., perform replicated strip trials on your own farm).

Over the last few years, university research programs have examined various products marketed for foliar application to several crops and we have yet to find products that produce significant yield increases beyond what a solid fertilization and crop management program provide.

MISINFORMATION AND HIGH-PRESSURE SALES Most of the textbook critical nutrient concentrations are specific to a particular plant part and growth stage. Any deviation from that specific plant part and growth stage may cause the critical nutrient concentration to change. There is usually no single nutrient concentration that can be used for the duration of a growing season to define nutrient deficiency, especially during reproductive growth. For most well-fertilized and watered crops, biomass accumulation will be more rapid than nutrient uptake during much of the critical growth periods when yield potential is set and will cause plant tissue concentrations to decline continuously as the plant develops.

Many of the recommendations being made for foliar feeding simply have little defensible merit, which suggests there is a lot of misinformation being passed about or sales tactics involving ultra-high yield potential, fear of crop failure, or low cost per acre are being used to promote and sell products. A recent tissue analysis for corn recommended the grower apply 1-2 quarts per acre of two different products near the R1 growth stage that would have added the equivalent of 0.68 pounds K2O and 0.30 pounds Mg/acre, which represent less than 0.5 percent of the total aboveground K and Mg content required to produce the typical 220 bushels per acre corn crop. If K and Mg were indeed deficient, the amounts recommended are too small and maybe too late to benefit crop growth, development and yield in our opinion.

MICRONUTRIENTS AND YIELD Foliar application of micronutrients is an accepted and more logical practice since much smaller amounts are needed to satisfy plant requirements -- compared to macronutrients -- but

tissue testing and substantiating the need for foliar micronutrient application is not without challenges.

With the exception of a few micronutrients that are frequently deficient in particular crops (e.g., zinc in corn and rice) and have established fertilization recommendations, the problem with tissue analysis and foliar feeding of micronutrients is twofold. First, deficiencies of many of the essential micronutrients are rarely observed and there is little or no published research verifying significant yield benefits resulting from soil or foliar application. Thus, it is virtually impossible to answer the questions of what is the frequency and magnitude of benefit from fertilization with such nutrients. Second, the textbook critical tissue concentrations for all micronutrients are not always correct and many are based on the normal distribution from a survey that was previously described.

In the early 2000s, when boron deficiency of soybean was recognized as a major limitation to soybean production in parts of eastern Arkansas, research showed no consistent and significant yield benefit by rice or wheat to soil or foliar boron fertilization in the same fields where soybean showed severe deficiency the previous year. The research did show that tissue concentrations of these crops tended to be near or below the textbook critical concentration suggesting that the textbook critical concentration is likely too high for the particular crop. The textbook critical leaf boron concentrations for rice have not changed but continue to be used to make foliar recommendations to growers. A number of the nutrient solutions marketed for foliar application contain extremely low amounts of a suite of micro and macronutrients and their application is supposed to provide some insurance that these nutrients will be plentiful enough to ensure no yield limitation.

Tissue testing is a great idea and when done properly the results can help identify potential problems that require additional research, or crop management adjustments and in some cases a research-based recommendation can be implemented to correct an existing nutrient deficiency. While we would encourage tissue analysis at the appropriate critical growth stage, mid- to late-season foliar-feeding based on tissue analysis results we believe are largely unwarranted. The reasoning for foliar application of many nutrient solutions and biostimulants is simply based on the low application volume and low cost per acre coupled with the product being piggybacked on the field with another planned application of herbicide or fungicide (e.g., application is free).

At the end of the day, this is still a cost that slowly adds up across applications and acres and depletes funds that may be needed for fundamental components of crop management.

Editor's note: This article is co-authored by Nathan Slaton, Rick Norman, Trent Roberts, Jason Kelley, Jarrod Hardke, Bill Robertson, Jeremy Ross and Leo Espinoza; all of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.

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EACC PR- 2016-1 17 Performance Season Ticket Packages On Sale June 27 Forrest City- Season ticket packages for East Arkansas Community College’s recently released 2016-2017 Performance Season go on sale at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 27th. Patrons will have the option of purchasing VIP or Pick 3 Spotlight Series packages, as well as the Family Series subscription package. The Feature Event performance of Charley Pride may be added on to subscription packages at the subscriber discounted price. Ticket packages will be available online at www.eacc.edu, by calling 870-633-4480, ext.

352, or in person at the EACC Fine Arts Center Ticket Office. Season subscription options save up to 20%.

FEATURE EVENT: CHARLEY PRIDE Saturday, September 10.

2016—7:30 pm A multi award-winning singing legend, with more than 25 country chart toppers, Charley Pride has come a long way from his humble beginnings as a sharecropper’s son on a cotton farm in Sledge, Mississippi.

With boldness, perseverance, and an undeniable musical talent, Charley Pride has managed to parlay a series of fortuitous encounters with Nashville insiders into an amazing legacy of hit singles and tens of millions in record sales. His strong, yet soothing voice and that thousand watt smile have kept the country vocalist in the hearts of long-time and newfound fans alike. He may be best known for his huge cross-over hit, “Kiss An Angel Good Morning,” but his list of top songs includes, “(I’m So) Afraid of Losing You Again,” “Let Me Live,” “Is Anybody Goin’ to San Antone,” “A Shoulder to Cry On,” “Honky Tonk Blues,” “Someone Loves You Honey,” and “Mountain of Love.”

THE EACC SPOTLIGHT SERIES: ARKANSAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Saturday, December 3, 2016—7:30 pm Beginning its 51st season in 2016-2017, the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Music Director Phillip Mann, is one of Arkansas’ most dynamic performing organizations.

Philip Mann is quickly gaining a worldwide reputation as an “expressively graceful, yet passionate” artist with a range spanning opera, symphonic repertoire, new music, and experimental collaborations.

Don’t miss the chance to experience the magic of the holiday season with the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra. No matter the weather, this holiday favorite will bring back some of the mostloved, and coziest melodies ever created.

THREE DOG NIGHT Saturday, January 21, 2017—7:30 pm Three Dog Night domi-

Charley Pride will open EACC’s performance season on Friday, August 29th at 7:30 p.m. as the Feature Event for the 2016-2017 Season. nated the charts in the it that Grant put early 1970s delivering 21 Contemporary Christian consecutive Billboard Top music on the map becom40 hits, including three #1 ing the first Contemporary singles from 12 straight Christian artist to have a RIAA Certified Gold platinum record, the first albums. Led by the band’s to hit No. 1 on the pop founder, Danny Hutton, charts, and the first to perthe band performs over 75 form at the GRAMMY shows a year, perfectly Awards. With that, her recreating their larger legacy as one of the most than life songs, including influential artists of the “Joy to the World,” past couple of decades is “Shambala,” “Mama Told assured.

Me (Not to Come),” and RUSSIAN NATIONAL others from great songwritBALLET SWAN LAKE ers as Harry Nilsson, Hoyt Saturday, April 22, Axton, Paul Williams and 2017—7:30 pm Randy Newman.

The Russian National VICKI LAWRENCE & Ballet Theatre, founded in MAMA: A TWOMoscow during the transiWOMAN SHOW tional period of Perestroika Saturday, February 4, in the late 1980s, will 2017—7:30 pm bring the beauty and timeEmmy Award winner less tradition of classical Vicki Lawrence is best Russian Ballet with this known for her work on evening performance of television’s long-running Swan Lake. Many of the show, The Carol Burnett great dancers and choreogShow. She received a gold raphers of the Soviet record as a recording artist Union’s ballet institutions for her hit single, “The began to exercise their Night the Lights Went Out new-found creative freein Georgia,” and later went dom by starting vibrant on to star in her own TV companies dedicated not series, Mama’s Family. only to the timeless tradiLawrence’s many stage tion of classical Russian credits include productions Ballet, but to invigorate it of Carousel, Send Me No as the Russians began to Flowers, No, No, Nanette, accept new developments My Fat Friend, Chapter in global dance. Today, the Two, Twigs, Hello Dolly, Russian National Ballet Special Occasions, I’m Theatre is its own instituGetting My Act Together tion, with over fifty and Taking It on the Road, dancers of singular instrucand Annie Get Your Gun. tion and vast experience, AMY GRANT many of whom have been Friday, March 3, 2017— with the company since its 7:30 pm inception.

Legendary Amy Grant’s career Bolshoi principal dancer spans more than 30 years Elena Radchenko serves as and stretches from her artistic director. roots in gospel to becoming THE EACC FAMILY an iconic pop star, songSERIES: writer, television personalTHE UGLY ity, and philanthropist.

DUCKLING & THE With three multi-platinum TORTOISE AND THE albums, six platinum HARE albums, and four gold Saturday, January 14, albums, her total career 2017—3:00 pm album sales have exceeded Hans Christian 30 million. Grant’s chart Andersen’s classic The success has been consistent Ugly Duckling has helped throughout her career with generations of children six No.1 hits, ten Top 40 understand one of humanpop singles, seventeen Top ity’s universal struggles.

40 Adult Contemporary Lightwire Theater brings tracks, and multiple this classic story to the Contemporary Christian modern stage offering hope chart-toppers. In addition to us all as we root for the to her six GRAMMY ugly duckling who exemawards, Grant has earned plifies resilience and herotwenty-six Dove awards, ism along the way to (including four Artist of becoming a beautiful swan. the Year awards) and has Aesop’s fable The Tortoise been awarded a star on the and the Hare, now more Hollywood Walk of Fame. than 2500 year’s old, conConventional wisdom has tinues to drive home the

Home Safety Month: New Ways to Protect Your Family (StatePoint) While you may think of smart home technology as a convenience -- something to save you a few steps of walking between the couch and the nearest light switch, smart home offerings also include important preventative measures that can help you protect not only your valuables, but your home itself and everyone in it.

June, which is Home Safety Month, is a great opportunity to learn how to use new technology in order to help protect your family: • Beyond the Burglar: The first thing that comes to mind when most people think about home security is almost certainly burglary. But intruders aren't the only thing you have to worry about entering your home.

Water damage is the second most common cause of property loss and accounts for a quarter or more of homeowner's insurance claims. A good early detection device, such as a Z-Wave flood sensor, could be the difference between a damp inconvenience and a

soaking wet catastrophe in your home, especially when combined with a smart shutoff valve.

• Avoid dangers: Some sensors, like GoControl's Z-Wave Door/Window Sensors, for example, are a great way to keep you alerted to potential dangers -- especially on days when the kids get home earlier than you do. A few placed judiciously around the house -- on liquor or medicine cabinets, for example, or even the knife drawer, are a great way of keeping your mind at ease. And those same sensors placed on entry points could alert you in the event of an invasion.

• Deter intruders: When it comes down to it, though, the best way to deal with home invasion is to deter intruders altogether. When you’re out of town for a vacation or business trip, it’s important to make sure your home still looks lived in, and rigid pre-programmed lighting timers aren't fooling anyone.

Newer smart light bulb systems, like BeON Home, go one step further by recording and playing

back your daily lighting routines, and even include a sophisticated listening system that can respond to a doorbell, by turning inside lights on organically, one at a time, exactly the way you would if you were home.

Smart home technology is becoming more versatile than ever. To learn more about how it can be used for keeping people, pets and property safe, visit Z-Wave.com and BeONHome.com for DIY videos, how-tos and live customer assistance.

While there’s no replacement for a caring neighbor’s watchful eye, these days there are a great number of ways of taking home security into your own hands -- no matter where you are.

Smart hubs, combined with sensors in and around the home, can take the worry out of being away from home by alerting you when something goes wrong.

With a connected home, you can better keep tabs on your house and keep the things and people in it safe, even when you’re not home.

Six-time Grammy winner Amy Grant will perform on Friday, March 3, 2017 as part of EACC’s 16-17 performance season’s Spotlight Series of events. time-tested adage, “slow learned how to apply and steady wins the race.” humor to her own life cirLightwire Theater, with its cumstances, including dazzling visuals, poignant breast cancer when she choreography and creative was diagnosed with the use of music ranging from disease four years ago. She classical to jazz to pop, lit- has been nominated by the erally brings these classic American Comedy Awards tales into a new and bril- as one of the Top Five liant light.

Female Comedians in the ALEXANDER, WHO’S country, and Oprah selectNOT NOT NOT GOING ed her as “one of the funniTO MOVE est people on the planet.”

Sunday, April 2, 2017— Jordan was featured in the 3:00 pm HBO special “Women of Based on the beloved the Night” which spotlightchildren’s books, Alexander ed five top female comedihas just received some ans, and she also has two really bad news. His dad feature film roles to her has taken a job in a city a credit including a performthousand miles away, ance in Jerry Maguire which means he and his starring Tom Cruise. family are going to have to Diana has been a featured move. Even though his performer on Oprah, Dr. mom says, “Wait, you’ll Phil, HBO, Showtime, and like it,” Alexander already has performed at legendary knows that he’ll hate it. venues including Radio He can’t bear to leave the City Music Hall and the people and places he loves, Kennedy Center. Tickets so he decides that he won’t for this event will be availmove. First, he tries to able for purchase by the live with three different general public on Monday, neighbors. Then, he tries June 27th and may be purto build a tent so he can chased online live by himself. He then www.eacc.edu, via teledecides he’ll hide so his phone by calling 870-633parents will never find 4480, ext. 352, or in person him. With a little help at the EACC Fine Arts from his mom and dad and Center Ticket Office. even his bossy older brothRODNEY BLOCK ers, they begins to underJAZZ PROJECT stand that home is where Friday, February 17, your family is, where 2017 you’re with the people who The Rodney Block Jazz love you best of all.

Project is a quartet comSPECIAL EVENTS: prised of lead trumpet, FORREST CITY piano, bass, and drums.

MEDICAL CENTER Block, a classically trained WOMEN’S EXPO FEA- instrumentalist, performs a TURING DIANA unique blend of traditional JORDAN jazz, gospel, hip-hop, bebop, Tuesday, October 4, 2016 funk and soul.

An 4:30 pm – Girlfriend Arkansas native, he honed Time (Shopping, Hors his skills by playing in d’oeuvres and Beverage some of Kansas City’s preBuffets) mier venues – Grand 7:30 pm – Entertainment Emporium, Plaza III, Blue

by Diana Jordan Room, and Liberty Hall.

Motivational speaker and His ensembles have comedienne Diana Jordan opened for Jonathan

Butler, Claude “Fiddler” Williams, Wynton Marsalis and Angela Hagenbaugh, among others. Now based in Little Rock, Block has provided music for various private and corporate events. The ensemble was recently featured in the live television recording AETN Presents: Front Row with the Rodney Jazz Project. The television program received outstanding reviews and was nominated for a Mid-America Emmy Award.

UAPB VESPER CHOIR Thursday, February 23, 2017 The UAPB Vesper Choir, under the direction of Dr. Michael J. Bates, Professor of Music, is nationally recognized among historically Black colleges and universities for its diverse repertoire and excellent performances.

This 75-80 member select ensemble, founded in the 1940s by Professor Ariel Lovelace and conducted for more than 40 years by professor Shelton J. McGee, has a rich choral tradition that includes numerous performances on radio and television, as well as performances across the United States and online. During March 2015, the Vesper Choir’s spring tour included New York City performances at the historic Seventh Day Adventist Church in Greenwich Village and the Cathedral of St. John Divine, one of the largest Christian churches in the world.

Season ticket packages go on sale at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 27th.

Subscription package options save up to 20%, and packages will be available online at www.eacc.edu, by calling 870-633-4480 ext.

352, or in person at the EACC Fine Arts Center Ticket Office. Single tickets to all Spotlight Series events are $39 and Family Series events are $14.50.

Tickets for Spotlight Series and Family Series events generally go on sale six weeks prior to the event.

The Feature Event may be added on to subscription packages at the subscriber discounted price. The performance season’s events will be held in the EACC Fine Arts Center located at 1700 Newcastle Road in Forrest City, just off Interstate 40.

Northern and Southern District Plea Days heard at Courthouse The Northern and Southern Districts heard the monthly plea days at Des Arc and DeValls Bluff Courthouses. The pleas are as followed: NORTHERN DISTRICT Thornell Williams - possession of drug paraphernalia meth cocaine - reset for September 20, 2016 released on O.R. Ronnie Marcum Jr. theft of property, theft of property - Eric Kennedy appointed - reset for July 19 - released on O.R. in Prairie County Marchall Blake Rose possession of drug paraphernalia meth cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia meth cocaine appointed Ms. Reif - plea and arraignment set for July 19 Lee Boland Crittenden obstructing governmental operations, fleeing - felony - vehicle or conveyance substantial danger of death, possession of controlled substance schedule I, II, meth or cocaine plea not guilty, waive formal arraignment pretrial set for July 19 David Mark Enzor - furnishing prohibited articles - plea guilty - 1 year probation, fine - $1,000 plus court cost Jimmy Joe Sanner - possession of controlled substance schedule I, II, meth cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia meth cocaine, possession drug paraphernalia meth cocaine - plea not guilty waive formal arraignment, pre-trial set for July 19 Clifford L. Earl - battery - 1st degree - reset for July 19 Laura Anne Chance possession of drug paraphernalia meth cocaine reset for August 16

Tyler Paulman - possession with purpose deliver meth cocaine, possession with purpose to deliver controlled substance schedule IV, V depressant hallucinogenic, possession with purpose to deliver controlled substance schedule VI, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of drug paraphernalia meth cocaine revoked and reinstated probation add 1 year to existing.

Jelecia Jackson - possession of drug paraphernalia meth cocaine, revocation, possession of drug paraphernalia meth cocaine, revocation - reset for July 19 Michael Whittaker issue warrant Dennis Atkins - rest for July 19 Teresa Earl - Erick Kennedy appointed - reset for July 19 Sandra Inman - Eric Kennedy appointed -July 19 - revocation probation Sarah Ripper - Eric Kennedy appointed - reset July 19 - revocation probation SOUTHERN DISTRICT Hairl P. Smith - fleeing reset for July 18, 2016 Johnnie Joe Walls Jr. possession of controlled substance, possession of controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia - reset for July 18, 2016 Possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of controlled substance reset for July 18, 2016.

Possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of controlled substance reset for July 18, 2016 Lisa Oglesbee - probation revocation - reset for July 18, 2016 Antonio Lamont Jones theft of property John Rhodes Jr. - kid-

napping, attempt capital murder, terrorist threatening - reset for August 15, 2016 Bobby Jones - forgery in 2nd degree, forgery in the 2nd degree, theft of property, theft of property - 36 months ADC Samantha Jo Harrison theft of property, theft of property, breaking or entering - reset for August 15, 2016 Nicoe Metcalf - probation revocation - reset for July 18, 2016 Samuel Maurie Harris possession of controlled substance - 36 months supervised probation plus court costs and fines Alandis Jones - possession of controlled substance - reset for August 15 Des Arc Aaron Branch - possession of controlled substance, possession of controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia - 36 months supervised probation plus court costs and fines Jacob Edward Ward battery in the first degree - reset for July 17, 2016 Ryan Travis Booth theft by receiving - reset for July 18, 2016, theft of property, theft of property - reset for July 18, 2016 Albur Manjanez - theft by receiving, fleeing - set for June 21, 2016 Keenan Lutrell Hudson - aggravated assault, theft of property, theft by receiving, breaking or entering, contributing to the delinquency of a minor - set for July 18, 2016 Johnelle Graham Jr. aggravated assault, theft of property, theft by receiving, breaking or entering, contributing to the delinquency of a minor - reset for July18, 2016

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Classified Ads

THE RATE FOR CLASSIFIED READER ADVERTISING IS $7 FOR 25 WORDS OR LESS, PLUS 10 CENTS PER WORD FOR EACH WORD OVER 25. THE RATE FOR CLASSIFIED DISPLAY ADS IS $5.50 PER COLUMN INCH (NON-COMMISSIONABLE) FOR AREA BUSINESSES. THE DEADLINE FOR CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING IS NOON ON MONDAY OF THE WEEK OF PUBLICATION. THERE IS AN ADDITIONAL $2 SERVICE CHARGE FOR ALL CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING NOT PAID IN ADVANCE.

VEHICLES To Whom It May Concern: A 2016 Performance 18ft Trailer Vin # 1H9BP1824GT432947 was picked up on 6-9-2016 at McMillin Road Stuttgart, AR at the request of the County Police Department. This vehicle is in the possession of Rick's Automotive & Wrecker Service 801 Hwy 70 W, Hazen, AR, 72064, 870-255-3305.

Towing, storage, & administrative costs are accruing as legal liability of the owner. Rick's Automotive & Wrecker Service claims first priority possessory lien on the said vehicle and its contents for all such charges. The vehicle and its contents will be dismantled, destroyed, or sold at public sale to

the highest bidder if not claimed within 45 days and constitutes a waiver by the owner and lien holder of all right, title, and interest in the vehicle. To take possession of this vehicle, you must appear during normal business hours, Mon-Fri, 8am - 5pm, provide proof of ownership and pay all associated charges.

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LAND POSTED EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, all land, timber, and reservoirs owned and/or operated by HulaSabbatini Farms is hereby posted. NO hunting, fishing, trespassing, ATV riding will be tolerated.

All previous permission either verbal or written is

revoked immediately.

Violators will be prosecuted. These farms include but are not limited to the Argo Farm, The Hill Farm, The Hula Farm, The Doss Farm, The Sims Farm (immediately South of Hazen) and the The Sims Farm (known as Blue Point). Joe Sabbatini and Skip Hula.

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FOUND Dogs that are rescued and taken to the Hazen Animal Shelter are available for a small reasonable fee of spaying/neutering and rabies shots.

Check with Tony S. at 870-255-4725 to see if their recent rescue is meant for you and your family. Looking for good homes for these stray dogs

Chambers Nursing & Rehab Center Carlisle, AR

C.N.A.s and L.P.N.s Full Time & PRN

Mobile Mechanic Service Farm Equipment Repair

Contact: Phone # 870-552-7150 Email: cnhc@cebridge.net

Over 25 years of experience

INMAN DENTAL CLINIC Thomas G. Inman DDS IDC

PO Box N 513 N. Williams Street Carlisle, AR 72024 Ph: 870-552-3500

Bowman Plumbing Tim VanHouten Adam Bowman, MP 6142 Repair - Remodel - New Construction Free Estimates Dependable Service Family Owned and Operated (870) 256-5230

Kitchen and Bath

870-255-5126

Cultured marble, flooring, custom showers, and countertops

Free Estimates 20 Years Experience

502 W. Cleveland Hazen, AR 72064

John D’Angelo 870-256-5806 870-255-5336

Help Wanted

Positions available for ALL SHIFTS:

CNA’s Nurses Dietary Housekeeping APPLY IN PERSON

SpringBrook Health & Rehab Center 200 S Maple Street Hazen, AR 72064

Free Ca$h for Gold Paying Top Dollar for anything Ads for Free GOLD! Broken Stuff

If you’re giving it away, we’ll give you an ad Call 255-4538 for more information

or Damaged Old Pocket Watches?

It Doesn’t Matter

BILL’S CUSTOM JEWELRY 307 West 22nd 870-673-8767 Open Monday - Saturday

NOW RENTING

Christopher Homes

Low Income Senior Housing

Cottages at Delta Acres * HUD Subsidized * Garden Terrace Efficiencies & 1 Bedroom Apartments * Call for Income Eligibility Information

Brinkley - Clarendon - DeValls Bluff

- Persons 55 Years or Older Eligible - Mobility Accessible Units for Eligible 18 Years & Older - Service Coordinator on Staff

Cottages at Delta Acres - Must be 62 years or older

COTTAGES AT DELTA ACRES BRINKLEY & CLARENDON 870.747.5150 870.734.2201 & 870.747.5441 Located in Clarendon Diane Grimes Brenda Long, Manager Manager

DeVALLS BLUFF 870.998.7280 Brenda Long Manager

www.christopherhomesofarkansas.org

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15th Annual Mammoth Pond Fishing Derby held June 25th

Food, Fun, and Fitness 4-H H Day Camp to be held June 30

By Shea Wilson County Extension Agent-Family & Consumer Sciences/4-H Food, Fun, and Fitness is a 4-H day camp that will be conducted by the Prairie County Extension Service on Thursday, June 30 at the Prairie County Fairgrounds in Hazen from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The day camp will focus on nutrition and fitness and is open to

all youth ages 9-12.

Youth will learn healthy eating and exercise habits through hands-on cooking activities, crafts, recreational games, and educational lessons.

In order to participate in this FREE day camp, please contact the Prairie County Extension Office at 870-998-2614 or email smwilson@uaex.edu to pre-register. This program is open to all youth

ages 9-12 without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (large print, audiotapes, etc.) should notify the county Extension office (or other appropriate office) as soon as possible prior to the activity.

Chambers Nursing and Rehab Center * Private Rooms with Baths * 24 Hour Nursing Service * Rehab-Therapy

* On-Site Beauty Salon * Daily Activity Program * Church Service Regularly

Medicaid - Medicare - VA - Private Pay

(870) 552-7150 Hwy 70 - Carlisle, Arkansas

“Since 1945”

“We offer extremely reasonable and affordable private pay rates”

Bobby Glover, President & CEO