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Community Events Calendar Thursday March 2 GFWC Meeting Murry’s Restaurant 6:00pm- 7:00pm Thursday March 2 “Read Across America” Day Monday March 6 Biscoe City Council Meeting 7:00 pm- 8:00pm Biscoe City Hall

Thursday March 9 DeValls Bluff City Council Meeting 6:00 pm- 7:00 pm DVB City Hall Hazen Masonic Lodge 7:30 pm Lodge Hall in Hazen Sunday March 12 Daylight Savings Time Begins Monday March 13 Hazen Chapter 35 OES 6:15 pm Hazen Lodge Hall

Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Hazen School Board votes to extend superintendent’s contract until 2019 Nanette Belford, the district superintendent, was rehired through 2019 in the regular meeting of the Hazen School Board on February 27 at 6 p.m. in the high school library.

Members present were President David Strohl, Vicki Skarda, David WIlliams, and Freddie Rogers. Also in attendance were Superintendent Nanette Belford, High School Principal Roxanne Bradow, Elementary Vice Principal Clint Williams, PPC President Donna Felty, Sarah Snider, and Cindy Ciganek.

The meeting was opened

PCMC “District Dig Ins” Forrest City Community College 10:00 am- 2:00 pm Tuesday March 7 10th Grade Class Auction Hazen Community Center 5:00 pm- 9:00 pm

Hazen/DeValls Bluff, Prairie County, Arkansas

Superintendent Nanette Belford

with a prayer before approving the minutes from the January meeting, the District Treasurer Warrants and , the Activity and Athletic Checks and the Cafeteria

Warrants.

The board approved the purchase of 100 Chromebooks (70 for elementary, 30 for high school) for $21,328.90 to complete the one-to-one computer project in the district. In addition to Chromebooks the board approved the purchase of wireless access points and switches (13 for elementary, 13 for high school) $6611.16 to expand the wireless accessibility.

The board also approved the superintendent’s recommendation to accept policy 7.25, a wireless security policy recommended by the legislative audit.

The board voted to purchase Legal Liability Insurance through the Arkansas School Board Association for $5,508.

The policy will become effective March 1, 2017, and will continue through February 1, 2018.

The 2017-18 school year calendar which was chosen by the district faculty and staff members was presented to the board by the superintendent and approved unanimously.

Clint Williams, elementary assistant principal, told the board about the upcoming STEM night at the elementary school.

Roxanne Bradow, high school principal, reminded the board that the 10th grade auction will be held on Tuesday,

Piecemakers to hold youth classes Quilting is an art, and for some, that art is being lost. But the Prairie Piecemakers Extension Homemakers Club is making an effort pass along the art of quilting, and sewing, to a new generation by offering a series of quilting classes to youth ages 9-19.

The next class will be held Saturday, March 4 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Prairie County Fairgrounds in Hazen.

Participating youth will have the opportunity to make a pillow, wall hanging, or

small quilt. Materials will be provided; they will just need to bring a sack lunch.

To register for this free class, please call the Prairie County Extension Office at 870-998-2614 or email Shea Wilson at smwilson@uaex.edu.

This program is open to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

President David Strohl affixes his signature to documents after the meeting.

Business teacher Tony Astin showing board members Freddie Rogers and David Strohl the new Oculus virtual reality system.

March 7. The meal will be barbeque with all the fixings. Bradow also reminded the board that prom is scheduled for March 31st.

Belford reported that the yearly audit was completed, and the district was only cited for one thing, division of responsibilities, which Belford said is common among district audits. She also reported that federal

funding will be decreasing next year, with a $6600 loss in special education funds, $10,000 in Title I funds. Title IIA and Title VIB funds will decrease as well. The overall loss of federal funding will be anywhere from $27,000 to $30,000.

National School Lunch Association (NSLA) funds are expected to be the same amount for next year.

Belford also requested permission from the board to hire another school counselor for the elementary school. The salary for the new counselor will be taken from NSLA funds. “We have some issues with some kids just dealing with each other,” Belford said.

The board gave its consent.

Thursday March 16 GFWC District IV Spring Convention 5:30 pm Tollville The art club students toured the culinary and auto body repair programs at Pulaski Tech in Little Rock last Friday.

Monday March 20 First Day of Spring Tuesday March 21 PC Master Gardeners 6:00 pm BancorpSouth

Community events brought to you by Hazen Chamber of Commerce and the

Please call F&M Bank, 255-3042 to list events.

5-D Day Weather Forecast Pruning workshop held at Lonoke Ag Extension Center Prairie County Extension Agent Amy Carroll, Lonoke County Extension Agent Jenny Ross, and White County Extension Agent Sherri Sanders conducted a rose pruning workshop on February 23,2017 at the Lonoke Agriculture Extension Center. The workshop consisted of tips to best grow and manage

roses, as well as, a handson learning, pruning established roses. Many of the Prairie County Master Gardener’s attended this event. A Crape Myrtle pruning hands-on workshop will be held at the Prairie County Fair Grounds on March 14th at 9:00 AM. All are welcome to attend.

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Obituaries Mamie Walicki Mamie Nell Walicki, 82, of Des Arc died Saturday, Fe b r u a r y 18, 2017 at U n i t y H e a l t h – W h i t e C o u n t y Medical Center in Searcy, AR. She was born March 25, 1934 in Des Arc to John and Eunice (Hunt) Dix. Survivors include three daughters, Janell (Steve) Taylor, Arlene (B. J.) Ingle, Karen (Cecil) Hasley, two sons, Gary (Elizabeth) Walicki, James (Kim) Walicki, one sister, Dell Holloway, seven grandchildren, Beth Millsaps, Seth Walicki, J. J. Walicki, Kayla Wilson, Jake Hasley, Kimberley Roland, Nelson Ingle, and ten great grandchildren, Kirsten Wiggins, Cole Hunt, Jett Walicki, Hayven Wilson, Waylon Wilson, Danielle Millsaps, Daniel Millsaps, Mary Beth Roland, Abbigail Roland, Jones Roland.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, George Walicki, one sister, Ida Mae Dix, one great grandchild, Caden Ingle. Visitation is 1-2 Monday February 20, 2017 at First Assembly of God Church with funeral services following at 2:00 P M. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery by Garth Funeral Home.

Bro. Fred Dover officiating. Pallbearers are Seth Walicki, J. J. Walicki, Jake Hasley, Greg Orlicek, Brian Madar, Craig Roe. Honorary Pallbearer, Bruce Tedford.

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Milbern “Bud” McFarlin Milbern “Bud” Edward McFarlin, 81, of Griffithville d i e d Thursday, Fe b r u a r y 16, 2017 at U n i t y H e a l t h W h i t e County Hospital in Searcy, Arkansas. Bud was born September 3, 1935 south of Des Arc to Jessie and Luemmer (Weatherley) McFarlin.

Survivors include his wife, Teresa (Holloway) McFarlin, four daughters, Abbey (Ben) Eans, Janna (Aaron) Stuckey, Dena (Wayne) Thompson, Edwina (Mike) Walthall, two sons, Jerry McFarlin, Scott (Candace) McFarlin, ten grandchildren, Nicole, Jason, Adam, Eric, Tara, Samantha, Hayden, Kinsley, Whitt, Isabel, ten great grandchildren, Linley, Harper, Hudson, Mia, Annabell, Lucas, Adaline, Benjamin, McKenzie, Preston, and one sister, Willa Dean Barnes. Bud was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Owen McFarlin, Howard McFarlin, and Alvin McFarlin. Visitation is 68 Friday at Garth Funeral Home in Des Arc. Funeral services are 2:00 P M Saturday, February 18 at Judson Memorial Missionary Baptist Church with burial in Welcome Home Cemetery by Garth Funeral Home. Bro. Jerry Miller and Bro. Kevin Sterling officiating.

Pallbearers are Lynny McFarlin, Rick McFarlin, Michael McFarlin, Larry Barnes, Keith Calhoun, Steve Rogers.

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John R. Wheatley, 72, of Moline, passed away Saturaday, February 11, 2017 at Unity Point Trinity, Rock Island, Il. Funeral services were at 6:00 P.M., February 15, 2017 at Rafferty Funeral, 2111-1st St. A. Moline with a visitation from until 4 P.M. until the service began at 6:00 P.M. Memorials can be made to the American Heart Assosciation.

John was boen January 16, 1045 in Hazen AR, the son of Elwood and Sallie (Long) Wheatley.

Her married Bernadette Feyen on July 12, 1961 in Rock Island.

John wokrked for International Harvester, and retired in 1995. He was emploted part-time at Lamco Slings and Riggings in Moline.

John enjoyed golfing and fishing with his brothers, Harlon, Tom, and James, sons, John and Jim, and God brother, Curtis Tannahill.

He was also an avid Illini basketball fan and enjoyed spending time with his kids and grandkids.

Survivors include his wife, Berndette; children, John, James, Sue, Sean, and Mike all of Moline; 12 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; sisters, Margie Nealy, Benton, AR, Velma Prine, Hazen, AR, Versa Jones, Clarendon, AR, Shirley Moore, Little Rock, Ar, Earnie McWhorter, Benton, AR, Sue Rochelle, ROck Island, Glenda McCannon and Sandra Ruiz, both of Andaluisa and brothers, Thomas, Rock Island and James, Denver, CO. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Harlan and Billie, and a sister, Marcie.

Sherri Turner Taylor Sherri Lynn TurnerTaylor, 60, of Marion, AR, formerly of Carlisle, AR passed away peacefully in Batesville, AR with her best friend and daughter by her side on February 24, 2017.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Lou Smith-Dixon; her step-father, Wallace Dixon; her 2 daughters, Jessica and Julie; and her beloved and faithful companion, Dacey.

She is survived by her daughters, Emily Burnett of West Memphis, AR, Kelsey Taylor of Coalport, PA; her father, Lester Turner and her stepmother Joan Turner of Carlisle, AR; three stepsisters, Melissa Cotner, Michelle Cotner, and Leslie (Kevin) Lenderman, all of Carlisle, AR; she is also survived by her very best friend and caretaker, Danielle and her husband Roger Huskey of Smithville, AR. She worked for the Mental Health Center for 25 years in West Memphis. When she left there she got her Paralegal Certification and also learned sign language.Sherri loved her girls.

They were her pride and joy. She was so proud of them, one being a funeral director and the other an aspiring artist.

She was always involved in their lives. She took them to concerts, band competitions, and played “mom” to all of the neighborhood kids. She was always there when her children needed her and was a wonderful mother.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m.

Tuesday at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke.

A Graveside Service will be at Hamilton Cemetery on Wednesday, March 1st at 2:30pm.

New DVDs New Books Right Behind You- Lisa Gardner The Line Between Here and Gone- Andrea Kane The Prisoner- Alex Berenson Power Game- Christine Feehan Fatal John Lescroart Max Ride: Ultimate Flight -James Patterson Eight Hours to DieWilliam W. Johnstone Payback at Big SilverRalph Cotton Into the Firestorm- Kat Martin Mark of the ThiefJennifer A Nielson Rise of the WolfJennifer A Nelson Wrath of the StormJennifer A Nielson Robert B. Partker’s Revelation- Robert Knott

A documentary about Hillsong the will be this month’s movie at the DeValls Bluff Community Center 710 E Sycamore St. DeValls Bluff. The movie will be shown on Saturday, January 14th, at 6pm. Admission and popcorn are free.

This documentary traces the history of Australiabased Christian worship band Hillsong United, from their humble beginnings in a tiny church outside of Sydney to their success as a thriving i n t e r n a t i o n a l ministry.Since founding a single church in 1983 in Sydney, Australia, Pastors Brian and Bobbie Houston have launched churches located in some

By Clevella Mosby and doing better and was scheduled to preach last Sunday. Goes to show you can’t keep a good man down.

Sunday was a day of regular worship at our area churches.

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

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

“Hats Off” to Miss Mallory K. Walker who is a President Scholar at UCA, Conway where she is a senior, she is the daughter of Mrs. Andrea Williams of Hazen, and Mr. Jimmy Walker of Stuttgart, and the granddaughter of Mr. Thomas Mosby (deceased) and Mrs. Clevella Mosby. We are so proud.

Happy Birthday wishes to all born in February.

Legal Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PRAIRIE COUNTY, ARKANSAS SOUTHERN DISTRICT/PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ALVIE JEAN HAMPTON, DECEASED CASE NO.: PR2014012A NOTICE Last known address of decedent: Springbrook Health and Rehab Center, 92 Maple Street, Hazen, Arkansas, 72064 Date of Death: 05/21/2013 Eunice McCoy was appointed Administratrix of the estate of the above captioned decedent on September 5, 2014.

A Darkness AbsoluteKelly Armstrong King’s Cage- Victoria Aveyard Kathy Griffin’s Celebrity Run-Ins- Kathy Griffin Because You’re MineCollene Coble An Uncommon ProtecterShelley Shepard Gray The Silence that Speaks- Andrea Kane Echoes In Death- J. D. Robb Arizona TerritoryDusty Richards Preacher’s HellstormWilliam W. Johnstone Long Trail HomeVickie McDonough Cowgirl Trail- Susan Page Davis The Loyal HeartShelley Shepard Gray

New DVD’s Jack Reacher Never Go Back Tyler Perry’s Boo Trolls The Hollow Point The Vessel Arlo the Talking Pig Come and Find Me The Whole Truth Inferno Arrival Star Paws A.C.O.R.N.S: Operation Crackdown The Great Gilly Hopkins Justice League Dark Greater Barbie & her Sisters in A Ponytail Line on the Line USS Indianapolis Blood Father Scooby-Doo Shaggy’s Showdown

Hillsong documentary this month’s Movie at the Center

Ebony Events Condolences extended to Ms. Artice Nichols and family of Carlisle, at the recent passing of her grandson.

Rev. Russell Penn of Des Arc is reported to be doing better.

Mrs. Andrea Williams was in Stuttgart keeping a medical appointment last Friday.

Ms. Rubye Thomas was keeping a medical appointment in Little Rock.

Mrs. Jolena Wilson is reported to be doing better following a recent hospital stay and return home.

Mr. Carnell Owens of Carlisle was in Hazen last Saturday visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Owens.

Mr. Luther Walker is reported to be doing well, hope he is home soon.

Minister Lonzo Penn, reports that he is feeling

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The decedent died intestate.

All persons having claims against the above referenced estate must exhibit them, duly verified, within six (6) months from the date of first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate.

This notice first published the _____ day of _______________, 2017.

Eunice McCoy Administratrix of the Estate c/o Todd L. Griffin, Law Offices of Todd Griffin, PLLC 415 N. McKinley, Suite 1000 Little Rock, AR 72205

of the world’s most influential cities, three record labels, a film and television platform, multiple worldwide conferences, and an international college.

Each week, Hillsong’s music is sung by an estimated 50 million people in 60 languages, and Houston’s sermons are broadcast around the globe. In June

2016, Hillsong launched a global, 24-hour channel in partnership with Trinity Broadcasting Network, providing access to the worship and ministry to millions of viewers around the world.

The film is directed by Michael John Warren.

For more information, call Liz Schwede at 870581-7202.

Legal Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PRAIRIE COUNTY, ARKANSAS SOUTHERN DISTRICT/ PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ALVIE JEAN HAMPTON, DECEASED CASE NO: PR2014012A Last known address of decedent: Springbrook Health and Rehab Center, 92 Maple Street, Hazen, Arkansas, 72064 Date of 05/21/2013

Death:

Eunice McCoy was appointed Administratrix of the estate of the above captioned decent on September 5, 2014.

The decedent died intestate.

All persons having claims against the above referenced estate must exhibit them, duly verified, within six (6) months from the date of first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate.

This notice first published the 1st day of March, 2017.

Eunice McCoy Administratrix of the Estate c/o Todd L. Griffin Law Offices of Todd Griffin, PLLC 415 N. McKinley, Suite 1000 Little Rock, AR. 72205

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Sheriff Rick Hickman guest speaker at Prairie County Retired Teachers meeting

By Chris Weems Sheriff Rick Hickman was guest speaker at the Prairie County Retired Teachers meeting Tuesday, February 21 at First Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in Des Arc. He talked about some of the changes his office is implementing in operations and some plans for the future.

He distributed a leaflet on “Crime Prevention Recommendations for Senior Citizens.” He really stressed that each family member be sure to keep the outside doors locked when inside. Rick warned about some of the “scam tricks” that are used to get inside your house to see where your valuable items are so they can come back to carry the, out when you are gone.

“If when you return

home and the door you left locked is ajar, or you hear unusual noises, do not go in,”he said. Go to the nearest telephone and call the local police. Be observant, but do not touch anything. You might disturb evidence.

The sheriff gave members time to ask questions about the county and/or the incidents of crime in the area.

Thelma Gray, president of PCRTA unit, presided with 10 members and two visitors present. THe minutes and financial report were approved as presented. Lunch was provided by the Des Arc and Hickory Plains members.

Jim Hurt was welcomed as a new member.

The group discussed a “field trip” for a future meeting.

This being Black

History Month, Helen Holloway, gave a report on a newly released movie, “Hidden Figures.”

It was about three young black women who worked for the USA Space Program as “The Colored Computers” in the early twentieth century. They were mathematicians, and engineers and did the work of computers as the computers were “barley being developed”. They had been educated in the small segregated schools in America. Helen said, “All of you should see that movie to see some of the unbelievable things those three women accomplished in the Space Program.” One of the women, Dorothy Vaughn is still living. The next meeting will be Tuesday, April 18, with Dutch Treat lunch at El Amigo, at 1:00 p.m., at Hazen.

GFWC Elsie McCain Club hold meeting on February 16

By Chris Weems GFWC Elsie McCain Club met Thursday night, February 46, at Murry’s Restaurant in Hazen.

Rite Farris was hostess Chris Weems, president, presided for the meeting that began with members giving current events.

Minutes by Rita and the financial report by Meg Miller, treasurer, were approved as received.

Rita gave the lesson on Conservation.

The president reminded members that March 2 is

a “Read Across America” Day and urged all to pick out a Dr. Seuss book and read to a class or two at school. Call ahead of time to be sure when the class is available.

She also told the Club that the District Spring Convention will be Thursday, March 16, at 5:30, at the Tollville Parish House.

Ruth Barrett Fox Club is doing the decorating and the snacks. The state president, Diane Fowler of Warren will be guest

speaker.

Chris collected some of the items to be sent for Operation Smile clinics and will be collecting for another week or so. She stated that the state reports had been sent in and that the Art Teacher has the information for the Ten Penny Art Contest, due March 16.

The date of the next regular meeting of the Club will be announced since the Convention has to be moved to the original Club meeting date.

Master Gardeners hold meeting on February 21 By Chris Weems “The Gardening on the Grand Prairie” Seminar fundfaiser for Prairie County Master Gardeners will be on Saturday April 8, as decided at the regular meeting of PCMG Tuesday, February 21st.

The meeting at BancorpSouth meeting room was presided over

by Janet Turnage, president with 12 members present.

Janet reminded the group of Hands-on Pruning workshops on February 23 and March 14. The first will be Rose Pruning at Lonoke Ag Center and the Crape Myrtle workshop is Tuesday March 14, at Prairie County Fair Grounds. Each Workshop begins at 9:00 AM. Participants should bring their pruning tools, gloves, and a garbage bag.

Committees were named

for most of the work for the Fundraiser that will be at Hazen First Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, beginning at 10:00 a.m. and ending at 2:00 p.m., with a Garden Tour , weather permitting. Lunch will be served and is included in the ticket for $15.00, that will be available for members soon.

Jackie Johnson, owner-operator of Lauren’s gardens at DeWitt and Stuttgart, will be one of the featured speakers.

The other speaker will be named at the next meeting.

Some of the members will be attending the Arkansas State Flower Show at the Little Rock Convention Center this weekend.

“District Dig Ins,” new events for Arkansas Master Gardeners will have three events over the state. The District Hazen is in will meet

Monday March 6th at Forrest City, from 10:00am until 2:00 pm.

Pre-registration is required and with lunch is $ 20.00. Since it is on the College Campus, a carpooling is suggested.

Crape Myrtle Pruning Workshop will be at Prairie County Fair Grounds, Tuesday March 14th at 9:00 am. Others besides Master Gardeners are invited to attend.

The next regular meeting will be Tuesday, March 21st, at 6:00 pm, at BancorpSouth Community room.

State Capitol Week in Review From Senator Jonathan Dismang A Senate committee has advanced legislation that requires voters to present a photo ID before they can cast a ballot.

Under House Bill 1047, numerous types of identification are acceptable.

They include drivers’ licenses, military and student IDs, public assistance card, concealed carry permits and passports. People who have no valid form of photo ID can get one for free, after making a sworn statement that they do not have any other acceptable form of ID. A person who lives in a long-term care facility or nursing home can use a document signed by the nursing home administrator.

If voters arrive at their polling place without a photo ID, they can cast a provisional ballot and sign a sworn statement that will be sent to the County Board of Election Commissioners for verification.

Or they can visit the office of the County Board of Election Commissioners before the following Monday and show a valid photo ID, then their provisional ballot will be counted.

HB 1047 was given a do pass recommendation by the Senate Committee on State Agencies and Governmental Affairs.

The House approved a similar measure, except it is in the form of a proposed constitutional amendment that will be referred to voters in the general election in November, 2018. That measure is HJR 1016 and it passed the entire House on a 73-to-21 vote.

The Senate amended HB 1249 to allow people to carry a concealed firearm on a college campus if they have a permit.

Originally the bill applied only to faculty and staff, then it was amended to require them to take an additional 16 hours of active shooter training.

It was amended again to allow anyone over 25 to carry a concealed firearm on campus, if they have a permit and take additional training. In order for the bill to become law, both the Senate and the House must pass an identical version of the bill.

Minimum teacher salaries will go up next year by $400 under, thanks to Act 246. The minimum starting salary for a teacher with a bachelor’s degree would be $31,400 a year and for a new teacher with a master’s degree the minimum starting salary would be $36,050.In school year 2018-2019 the minimums will be $31,800 and $36,450.Both chambers passed SB 31 to expand

t h e opportunities for college students to qualify for lottery scholarships as traditional students, rather than as non-traditional students. The difference is important because the pot of money for traditional scholarships is larger.If a high school student fails to score a 19 on the ACT right out of high school they are not eligible for a lottery scholarship as a freshman. However, if they get good grades in their freshman year, maintaining a 2.5 GPA while completing 27 hours, they can qualify as a traditional student your sophomore year.

Both chambers passed SB 123 to make permanent a pilot program that required welfare recipients to be tested for illegal drugs. The bill not only makes the program permanent but also makes it statewide, rather than effective in only a few counties.

Also, both chambers passed HB 1426 to restructure various scholarship programs and create a new one called the Arkansas Future Grant Program. It provides two years of tuition and fees to students who take courses in engineering, science, math, technology or a high-demand field.

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Book of 1 John Chapter 4: 1 - 21 and 5: 1 - 21

For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, [1] as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.�

Book of Romans 1:16-17 Calvary Baptist Church West North Front Street, Hazen, AR Phone: (870) 255 - 4038 Christian VanHouten, pastor 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 Sunday Service Sunday School: 10:00 AM Morning Worship: 11:00 AM

1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

2 Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: 3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.

4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.

5 They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them.

6 We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error.

7 Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. 8 He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God

is love.

9 In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.

10 Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.

11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.

12 No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us.

13 Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit.

14 And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world.

15 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God. 16 And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.

17 Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.

18 There is no fear in

love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.

19 We love him, because he first loved us.

20 If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?

21 And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also.1 Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him.

2 By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments.

3 For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.

4 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.

5 Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God? 6 This is he that came

by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is truth.

7 For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.

8 And there are three that bear witness in earth, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one.

9 If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for this is the witness of God which he hath testified of his Son. 10 He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son. 11 And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 12 He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.

13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the

Son of God. 14 And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: 15 And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.

16 If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: I do not say that he shall pray for it.

17 All unrighteousness is sin: and there is a sin not unto death.

18 We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not.

19 And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness.

20 And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.

21 Little children, keep yourselves from idols.

Amen.

Evening Worship: 6:00 PM Wednesday Service Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 PM Children's Program 7:00 PM "HYPE" Youth 7:00 PM

St. Peters Episcopal Church Highway 86, Tollville, AR. Worship Service: 9 AM Sunday School: 10:30AM

Sunday School: 9:45 AM Worship: 10:45 AM 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

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

70 West of DeValls Bluff, AR Sunday School-10:00 a.m.

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Center Point Missionary Baptist Church RR 1, Center Point Road, Hazen, AR Pastor Gary Malone Sunday School: 10 AM Worship: 11 AM BTC: 6 PM Worship: 7 PM Wednesday Youth Night 7 PM

First United Methodist Church 211 North Hazen Avenue, Hazen, AR Phone (870) 255 - 4657 Pastor Carolyn Doering Sunday School: 9:45 AM Worship Service: 10:55 AM Hazen Church of Christ 204 Adams Street, Hazen, AR. Phone (870) 255 - 3633 Sunday - Bible Study: 10 AM Worship Service: 11 AM Sunday Night: 6 PM Wednesday Bible Study: 7 PM Family Christian Fellowship 603 W Washington Hazen, AR. Pastor Scott Skarda 501-516-5971 Sunday: 10 AM, Wed, 7 PM Merredith Memorial Church of God in Christ Sunday School: 9:30 AM Worship: 11 AM New Bethel MB Church RR1, New Bethel Road, Hazen, AR. Pastor Bro. Freddie McCann Sunday School 10am / Choir Prac. 4:30 / BTC 5pm / Worship Svc 6pm / Wed Night Youth Mtng 6pm / Men's Bible Study 2nd Tues 6:30 / Ladies' Bible Study 3rd Tues 6:30 Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church Pastor Joe Mills 7474 Highway 86 North, Hazen, AR Sunday School:10 AMService:11 AM BTC: 5 PM Sunday Night: 6 PM Wed. A.C.E. at 6:30 PM & Bible Study: 7:00 PM Prairie Chapel MB Church Center of North Washington & Woodlawn, Hazen, AR. Rev. Oscar Washington Pastor Sunday School: 9:30AM Worship: 11AM Wednesday 7 PM Bible Study Carlisle Pentecostal Church of God Scott & McDonald Sts., Carlisle, AR. Phone 501-438-1643 Pastor Daniel Strength Sunday School: 10 AM Sunday Worship Service: 11 AM Sunday Evening Service: 6 PM Wednesday Evening Service: 7 PM Mt Zion MB Church Rt 2 Carlisle, AR Rev. Nelson Watson, Pastor Sun. School 9:45 A.M. Worship 11 A.M. Wed Prayer & Bible Class 7 P.M. First Pentecostal Church of Prairie County 3201 Hwy. 70 E., Hazen, AR (870) 255-9177 Pastor J N Holmes Sunday 10 A.M. Wednesday 7 P.M. 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 Rev. Curt Doering, Pastor

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

Jehovah Community Temple Church 710 Sycamore St, DeValls Bluff, AR Elder Ronnie Mosby Sunday 10:30 AM Monday Bible School 7 PM Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church Pastor Alan Minton HWY

Zion Lutheran Church Hwy 79 PO Box 158 Ulm, AR 72170 Phone: 870-241-3778 email: zionlutheran@hotmail.com Sunday School at 10 am Worship at 11am Bible study: Wed at 5:30 pm

St. Rose Catholic Church Highway 70, Carlisle, AR. Phone (870) 552 - 3601 Father Shaun Wesley Saturday: Spanish Mass 6:30 PM Sunday School: 9:45 AM Sunday: Mass 11:00 AM United Methodist Church of DeValls Bluff Highway 70 West, DeValls Bluff AR. Pastor Carolyn Doering Sunday Morning Worship: 9 AM Sunday School: 10:15 AM Fellowship Meal: 4th Sun. of Month, 6 PM First Baptist Church of DeValls Bluff P. O. Box 358 Highway 70 West, DeValls Bluff, AR. Phone (870) 998 - 7118 Pastor Bill Bruce Sunday School: 9:45 AM Morning Worship: 11 AM Training Hour: 5 PMWorship 6 PM Wednesday Evening: 7 PM Mount Olive MB Church Highway 70, DeValls Bluff, AR. Rev. Joe L. Pumphrey Sunday School: 9:30AM Worship Service: 11 AM Peppers Lake Church of Christ Hwy 302, SE of DeValls Bluff, AR. Sunday - Bible Study: 10 AM Worship: 11 AM Evening Service: 6 PM Wednesday - Bible Study: 7 PM Union Chapel FreeWill Baptist Church Metcalf Road, Rt.1, DeValls Bluff, AR Elder Sylvester Swanigan Sunday School: 9:30 AM Worship Service: 11 AM Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church Highway 86, Slovak, AR. Fr. Shaun Wesley,Sunday School: 9:45 AM Mass: 8:30 AM Thursday Holy Hours 5:00 pm and Mass at 6:00pm

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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: 10:30 A.M., 6 P.M. Wednesdays WNYG, Kids Club, Bible Study 7 P.M. St. John's Baptist Church Biscoe, AR 870-998-2777 Sunday School 10 A.M.

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FFA celebrates national week with activities and prizes The Hazen High School FFA chapter celebrated National FFA (Future Farmers of America) Week from Tuesday, Ferbuary 21 until Friday, February 24. The chapter celebrated with a week of activities and prizes.

Throughout the week a scavenger hunt was held in the high school. Each day a new FFA themed items was hidden for students to find. The winner then recieved a prize.

Students also got the chance to play Bag-O games at lunch and prac-

tice their roping skills on a welded “bull.�

FFA also held a Kindergarden Ag Day on Thursday, February 23.

The group planned activities in front on the middle school building. Including a roping station, a fishing hole, horse races, and more.

FFA member Hunter Adams teaching a group of kindergardeners the difference between fruits and vegetables alongside fellow members Luke Prine, Landon Williams, Jermiah Bitner, and Caitlyn Duncan.

Mrs. Lisa Martin and Mrs. Angie Williams posing with a students FFA artwork.

FFA sponsor Echo Dickson showing the kindergardeners the proper way to race.

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-A AUCTIONTuesday, March 7 Hazen Community Center Barbeque Dinner & Silent Auction 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Live Auction 7:00 p.m.

Kami Perry racing her pony around the barrel for a prize courtesy of FFA.

Prairie Farmers Association Sale of the month Drip oil 5 gallon buckets $20.00 each

TICKETS $8.00 Tickets can be purchased from any 10th grade student or at the door.

DINNER BBQ, Chips, Cole Slaw, Baked Beans, Desserts Drink