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Community Events Calendar

Hazen/DeValls Bluff, Prairie County, Arkansas

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Top 15 Fundraisers awarded to go on St. Jude Trip

Tuesday March 22

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

Thursday March 24

Prairie County Health Clinic in Hazen at Community Center from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Commodities at Hazen First United Methodist Church from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Bring Photo ID and proof of Prairie County Residence Easter Egg Hunt at SpringBrook Health and Rehab Center from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Master Gardener Training Session, Lonoke County Extension Service Office, Hwy 70 East, at 5:00 p.m.

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

Friday March 25

GOOD FRIDAY DeValls Bluff and Des Arc Courthouses will be closed for Good Friday

Sunday March 27 EASTER

Monday March 28

School Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m. High School Library

Tuesday March 29

Adult Bingo at Hazen Public Library at Noon

Thursday March 31

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

Friday April 1

APRIL FOOL’S DAY

Sunday April 3

Czech National Cemetery Meeting at BancorpSouth, Hazen at 2:00 p.m.

Monday April 4

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

Thursday April 7

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

Monday April 11

Hazen Chapter #5 EOS Meeting at 6:15 p.m. at BancorpSouth

Tuesday April 12

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

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14 of the 15 were able to go to the tour at St. Judes’ on March 16. Lainey Wallace - Top Fundraiser - $1010, Logan Dulany - $700, Abby Rounsavall - $490, Grant Boothe - $300, Faith Young - $265, Madison Sickel - $194, Chase Mauk - $180, Maverick Aycock - $172, Dakota Aycock - $140, Luke Vanhouten - $125, Payton Fought - $117, Whitney Strohl - $100, Elizabeth Foot - $100, Grant Shelman - $100. Ketrina Wallace $112, was not able to attend the tour due to recent accident. Photo courtesy of Earlene Tenison

By Mrs. Earlene of the founder Danny their great support as well 2/3/2005- $1608 Chelsie Boothe Tenison Thomas, no child is denied as all of the contributors. Nebling 2/2/2015- $3406 Wesley Hazen High School top treatment based on race, Many lives will be saved 2/2/2006- $4055 Chelsie Walker fundraisers for St. Jude religion or a family's abili- because of your help for Nebling 2/1/2016- $4750 Lainey Math A Thon went on a ty to pay. St. jude's doors research needed to find 2/16/2007- $3583 Shane Wallace( Lainey held the tour of St. Jude Children's' were opened in 1962 with cures.

Moore record for fundraising Research Hospital Danny's dream that “no This was our 15th year 1/18/2008- $3182 Chelsie with funds brought in of Wednesday, March 16. child should die in the for this fundraiser at Nebling $1000) They had a very good tour dawn of life." The survival Hazen High School. The 1/23/2009- $3299 Chelsie As you can see, Hazen is guide that shared informa- rate has increased dramat- following are the amounts Nebling a town to be proud of for tion about the hospital. ically thru the years raised for the years and 1/22/2010$2696 doing such a great job of The mission of St. Jude because of the great the top fundraisers for that Maghan Sayger raising money for St. Jude.

Children’s Research research of this hospital. year.

2/14/2011$3449 THANK YOU HAZEN! Hospital is to advance Hazen students raised a 9/8/2002- $1035 Candi Maghan Sayger One last note of praise, cures, and means of pre- record breaking amount Morris 2/4/2012- $3782 Megan thank you teachers for vention, for pediatric cata- for St. Jude thru the Math 2/26/2003- $1701 Ginger Stock encouraging the students strophic diseases through A Thon fundraiser this Morris 2/4/2013- $2753 Chase and giving incentives for research and treatment. year. They raised $4750.

2/25/2004- $1776 Ginger Mauk them to work on this very Consistent with the vision Thanks to the students for Morris 2/3/2014- $2946 Kalyn worthy fundraiser.

Hazen City Council hears regular business and of inoperable electronic sign, not covered by warranty The Hazen City Council held their regular business meeting on Thursday, March 17 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. The following were present for the meeting: Mayor David Duch, David Hardke, Council Members Steve Chlapecka, Tim Juola, Clevella Mosby, Barbara Rogers, Constance Rose and Rick Wiggins.

CAPDD Meetings CENTRAL ARKANSAS REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT CIDEF ELECTED OFFICIALS CENTRAL ARKANSAS PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Central Arkansas Regional Solid Waste Management District will meet Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 9:00 AM. The Chief Elected Officials will meet at 9:45 AM. The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District Board of Directors will meet at 10:30 AM. The meetings will be held at the offices of Central Arkansas Planning and Development District located at 902 North Center in Lonoke.

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

After the meeting was called to order, the minutes from February were approved. The bank register for the General Fund, Natural Gas Fund, Water & Sewer Fund, Payroll Fund including deposits and checks were included in each of the council’s packets.

The Income Statements for the following departments were also included in each of the council’s packets: General Fund, General Fund Administrative Dept., General Fund - Police Department, General Fund - Police Car, General Fund - Hazen Airport, General Fund - City Contingency, General Fund - Court, General Fund - Fire Dept., General Fund - Criminal Justice, General Fund - Prisoner Expense. Water & Sewer Fund, and Natural Gas Fund. The City of Hazen Annual Financial Statement for January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015 will be displayed in the Grand Prairie Herald Edition next week, Wednesday, March 30, 2016.

Fire Chief Ashley Loudermilk reported six first responder runs and one car fire. He said that blue reflectors will be adhered on the side of streets where a fire hydrant is located. He also stated that the pumping systems of the trucks passed the annual tests today. He was proud to announce a $12,500 grant had been received and will be used along with city funds to purchase new radios.

Police Chief Bradley Taylor reported that equipment is being moved from old vehicles to the

The digital sign in the center of town that has been inoperable for last couple months. two new cars and new County. one wants to take them off pickup truck. One car is in Utility Supervisor the City’s hands. It was service, the other car is Phillip Foot reported that suggested that the two waiting on equipment and the electronic sign in the trucks be given to Council the pickup may be ready downtown park remains Member Rick Wiggins tomorrow, Friday, March inoperable. The company who has a wrecker service 18. He announced that has been there twice to to do with them as he Officer William Basore work on the sign and wishes in return for and their canine complet- determined that the prob- removing them from city ed another canine training lem has to do with the property. today. He said the depart- power supply and data Foot stated that the utilment is very proud of cables. The cost to repair ity department is working Officer Basore and his is estimated at $1,000 to on repairs for North companion. He also stated $1,500 and not covered Prairie Street and is also that the department is under warranty. Foot said working on equipment in working very hard on the he and Duch agreed that preparation for mowing interstate and has made the City will dispute this season. numerous drug arrests. “not covered by warranty” Before adjourning, Duch Finally, he asked the determination. reported that Tracie Vail council when they believe Foot said that a has been supervising a it to be the best time to Chevrolet S-10 and Dodge trash pickup crew around activate the dangerous Ram pickup has been out town and that it has been weather siren. Following of service for a long time, very successful. The coundiscussion, the council unusable and taken off the cil complemented Vail on agreed that it should be city inventory. He said good work. activated when the weath- they need to be hauled After no other business, er service declares a torna- away, but scrap metal is the meeting adjourned at do warning for Prairie at so low a price that no 6:25 p.m.

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Obituaries Robin Kelly Robin Melinda Kelly, 51 of Hazen, died Tuesday, March 15, 2016.

She was a homemaker. Robin was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Lula Fay Taylor.

She is survived by her husband, Tony Kelly of Hazen; son, Joshua Kelly; three daughters, Jessica (Zach) Heinmiller of Hazen, Melinda (Jason) Fryer of Carlisle, and Heather Michelle Kelly of Port Lucie, Florida; brother Rusty Crump of Moro and five grandchildren, Gage, Chase, Killian and Kylie Heinmiller and Jace Kelly.

Visitation was from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., Thursday, March 17 at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen.

Funeral services were 11:00 A.M. Friday, March 18, 2016 at the Westbrook Funeral Home Chapel in Hazen. Burial was in the Hazen Cemetery.

Hoyt Hall Hoyt Hall, 90, of Hazen, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2016. He was born Jan. 8, 1926 in Paris, Ark. to the late Elijah and Mable Ionia Thomas Hall. He was a World War II veteran in the United States Army from 19441946 in the 69th Infantry Division as a Heavy Mortar Crewman in the Rhineland and Central Europe Campaigns. He was a carpenter with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Local #891. Hoyt was also an avid hunter and fisherman.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Hall; parents; brother, Kenneth Eugene Hall; sisters, Bonnie Herman, Earl Wolfe and Flonnie Hall.

He is survived by his sons, Charles (Vicki) Hall of Ward, Gerald (Linda) Hall of North Pulaski, and daughter Geraldine Thomas (Richard) of Princeton, Texas; five grandchildren, David Thomas, Dustin Hall, Devon Tucker, Gerald Hall Jr., and Jeffrey Hall; seven great-grandchildren, Parker, Ella, Robert, Michaela, Macy, Malee, and Justice; and sisters, Gracie Louise Deweese and Christine Lampkin.

A graveside service will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, March 22 at Hazen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Monday at Smith–North Little Rock Funeral Home.

James Inman James Henry Inman, 70, of Des Arc d i e d Saturday, March 12, 2016 at his home. James was born December 29, 1945 in McCrory, Arkansas to Joe Ben and Eva (Jacobs) Inman. He was a mechanic and truck driver. Survivors include his wife, Sharon (Weatherford) Inman, two daughters, Tina Hanks, Leigh-Ann Robinson, two sons, Jimmy Inman, Chris Inman and wife Christy, nine grandchildren, three great grandchildren, two sisters, five brothers. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one granddaughter.

Visitation was 6-8 Tuesday, March 15 at Garth Funeral Home.

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Visitation: Friday, March 18, 2016, 5 p.m.-7 p.m.

Integrity Funeral Home, 206 W. Washington, Stuttgart, Ark. Funeral Service: March 19, 2016 at 11 a.m., Travelers Rest Baptist Church, 914 E. 1st St., Stuttgart, Ark. Personal care entrusted to: Integrity Funeral Home, LLC.

Nellie Benton-Brown Nellie Marie (Wright) B e n t o n Brown, 81 of Conway, died F r i d a y , March 11 at C o n w a y Regional M e d i c a l Center in Conway.

Nellie was born October 3, 1934 in Mayflower (Lollie Bottom), Arkansas to Sam Wright Sr. and Cotie Conley-Wright. She was the widow of Ezell Brown.

Nellie was raised and attended school in the Mayflower community.

She later completed her education by receiving her GED from the Conway Adult Education Center in Conway.

As a teenager in the early 1950’s, Nellie and her family relocated to Biscoe, Arkansas where she lived and worked for many years. She returned to Conway in the mid 1960’s, where she continued to work and raise her family.

After returning to Conway in 1963, Nellie became a member of the Greater Pleasant Branch Baptist Church in Conway, under the leadership of the late Revered J.R. Raynor. She remained a faithful and active member for more than 50 years, until her health begin to fail. She served as a member of the church’s Women’s Ministry and also volunteered over the years with the Youth Department.

Final Farewell Also after returning to Conway, “Brown” as Nellie was affectionately known, began working as a cook at the Arkansas State Teachers College (now UCA) and Conway Country Club both in Conway. She was later employed at Arkansas Children’s Colony (now Conway Human Development Center) from January 1969 until her retirement December 14, 1996.

Her parents, a son Albert Matthews Jr., a daughter Patsy Ann Matthews a great-grandson Nash C. Matthews, six brothers; Carlton Wright, Sylvester Wright, Otha Wright, Loyce Wright Sr., Walter Lee Wright and Richard Wright; three sisters: Myrtis Wright, Lillie Mae Wright and Lorraine Swinners all preceded Nellie in death.

Survivors are: two sons: Dwight (Lavonne) Benton of Hampton, VA and Danny (Sheryl) Matthews of Symrna, DE; four daughters; Charlene Benton, Glennetta Greenlaw, Janice Brown all of Conway, AR, and Tena Byrd of Houston TX; aone brother Sam (Martha) Wright, Jr. of Biscoe, AR; two sisters Lenora Mattison of Conway, AR and Corrine (Vincent) Wright of Minneapolis, MN; eighteen grandchildren, twentyseven great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, and a host of sistersin-law, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

Funeral services were held Saturday, March 19 at 11 AM at Greater Pleasant Branch Baptist Church, 601 Spruce Street in Conway with Reverend Artee Williams officiating.

Internment took place at Robinson Cemetery by Branscumb Johnson & Gilchrest Funeral Home of Brinkley Pallbearers were: Louis Ambers, Anthony Brown, Robert Crenshaw, Brian Hunter, Robert Glenn, and William Thomas.

Patsy Harkey Patsy Ann Newton Harkey, 81, departed this world unexpectedly to live forever with her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 14, 2016. She was a member of Harmony Baptist Church of Stuttgart. She played the piano, sang in the choir, gardened and loved her grand babies. She was born October 5, 1934 in Plum Bayou to the late Hubert and Cleo Newton.

She was preceeded in death by her husband of 56 years Jack Boyce "Bud" Harkey. She is survived by daughters Shelia Roberts of Little Rock and Dona Mulloy (Brian) of Stuttgart, and grandchildren Jocelyn Ismail (Zaid), Greg Roberts, Will Mulloy and Evan Mulloy.

Visitation was held at Wilson Robison Funeral Home Thursday March 17, 2016 at 12 noon, services followed at 1 p.m.

Memorials may be made to Harmony Baptist Church of Stuttgart.

Raymond Tomastic Raymond E. Tomastic, 93, of Stuttgart passed away Monday, March 14, 2016, at Crestpark of Stuttgart.

Raymond was born August 9, 1922, in Slovak, Ark., to John and Mary Garrich Tomastic. He was known as Romeo in high school because of his black hair and light green eyes.

Following graduation from SHS in 1940, Raymond joined the Army and was a veteran of World War II. He was active in the 575th Army Air Force band playing the clarinet. He worked as a purchasing agent at Layne Arkansas for 46 years.

Raymond was a quiet man but very humorous.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing and loved and adored his family. He believed in God and Heaven and never missed Mass until he could not walk anymore. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Elaine Tomastic Mooring.

Survivors are his wife of 66 years, Jennie Gray Tomastic; one daughter, Rae Stough of Sherwood; and three grandchildren, Danny Lee Stough Jr., Wendi Stough Smith and Jason Allen Stough.

Funeral mass, officiated

by Father Phillip Reaves, was at 11:00 a.m.

Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with burial following in Holy Rosary Cemetery.

Rosary was said at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday at Turpin Funeral Home with visitation following until 6:30 p.m.

His family requests

memorials be made to Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 1815 S. Prairie St., Stuttgart, Ark. 72160; or Holy Rosary Catholic School, 920 W. 19th St., Stuttgart, Ark. 72160.

Nicole Burks Nicole Marie Burks, 40, of Cotton Plant, died Thursday March 10 at White County M e d i c a l Center in Searcy. Her parents, Willie Burks Jr. and Faye Doll HardyBurks, one brother, five uncles, three aunts and a host of other relatives and friends survive her.

Visitation was held Friday evening, March 18 from 5 until 7 p.m. at Branscumb Funeral Home Chapel, 911 North Main Street in Brinkley.

Funeral services was held Saturday, March 19 at 4 p.m. at the Brinkley Convention Center, 1501 Weatherby Drive in Brinkley. Interment will take place at Morning Star Cemetery in Cotton Plant by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley.

Lois Upton Lois Leder Upton, 53, of Jonesboro passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at NEA BaptistJonesboro.

Lois was born May 10, 1962, in Stuttgart to Lester and Martha Hair Leder. She was a graduate of DeValls Bluff High School and attended The University of Arkansas. She was a caregiver at David E. Puryear Center in Jonesboro and member of Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Jonesboro.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors are her daughter, Merritt Leigh Upton of Nashville, Tenn.; one brother, Steven Leder of Ulm; one sister, Gaye Leder LaRue and husband Nathan of Jonesboro; and nieces and nephews, Kaley LaRue, Chance Eblen, John Brasher Eblen, Maryjordan Eblen, Isabella Upton and Ashton Leder.

Funeral services, officiated by Pastor Johnnie Graham and Pastor Russell Shewmaker, are at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Zion Lutheran Church with burial following in Zion Lutheran Cemetery by Turpin Funeral Home of Stuttgart.

Visitation was from 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.

Saturday at Zion Lutheran Church.

Her family requests memorials be made to David E. Puryer Center, 2806 Fox Meadow Lane, Jonesboro, Ark. 72404.

Mildred Lorince Mildred J. Lorince, 93, of Stuttgart, formerly of Little Rock, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at Crestpark of Stuttgart.

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Miss Lorince was born August 14, 1922, in Stuttgart to Mike and Barbara Sandor Lorince.

She was a graduate of Stuttgart High School and retired as a corporate bookkeeper for Sterling Varity Stores in Little Rock. She was a member of St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Floyd Lorince and his wife Lois and Lloyd Lorince; and two sisters, Allajean Lorince and Frances Lorince.

Survivors are a sister-inlaw, Betty Lorince of Stuttgart; four nieces and four nephews; and several great-nieces and greatnephews.

Rosary was said at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 19 at St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Slovak followed by Mass of Christian Burial, officiated

by Father Phillip Reaves.

Burial followed in St. Cyril and Methodius Cemetery

by Turpin Funeral Home of Stuttgart.

Memorials may be made to Carmelite Nuns, 7201 W. 32nd St., Little Rock, Ark. 72204, or donor’s choice.

John Walden Sr. John Henry Walden Sr., 81, of Stuttgart passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at B a p t i s t Health-Little Rock.

Mr. Walden was born May 17, 1934, in Straight Bayou, Miss., to Inman Mark “Buster Walden and Allie Olabell Nolan Walden. He was a truck driver for Layne Arkansas for 52 years retiring in 2014. He was a member of North Maple Baptist Church.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Maylene Garrison Walden; three brothers, Olen Walden, Edward Walden and William Franklin Walden; and two sisters, Mary Francis Phillips and Pearlie Mae Kimbrell.

Survivors are his children, Brenda (Mark) Young and John (Julie) Walden Jr., all of Stuttgart; and four grandchildren, Trevor Walden, Lauryn Walden, Rebekah Walden and Karen Walden.

Funeral services, officiated by Bro. Scott Griffie, were 3:00 p.m. Sunday, March 20 at Turpin Funeral Home chapel with burial following in Bayou Meto Cemetery. Visitation was 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 19 at Turpin Funeral Home.

John Turner Sr. John Wayne died on Monday March 14th, 2016 peacefully with family by his side John Wayne was born on March 6th, 1934 in Mabelvale, Arkansas to

Marie Woodson Turner and Bogard Orin Turner, Brother Elliot Turner (Caroline) deceased, sister Kay Gardner, deceased.

He is survived by his wife Anna Eason Turner, sons John Jr. ( Carolyn), Mark (Tina) and daughter Stacy Colburn.

Granddaughters Candice Haeske (David) of St Cloud, FL., Irene Colburn of Little Rock. Two Great Grandchildren, sister-inlaw Juanita Busbice (Aunt Babe) along with many nieces and nephews. John Wayne and Anne were married in June 1955 soon after John Wayne began his active Naval Service aboard the U.S.S. Forrestal CVA 59 serving as the aircraft carriers 2 year shakedown cruise in the Mediterranean, he spoke about his naval experience his entire life, he was a proud Navy Man. John worked as a Buyer in the food industry for 47 years; starting with Vogel’s Frozen Foods, retiring from Quality Foods where he was well respected.

John Wayne was an avid collector of antique fountain pens, watches and knives, he was a long time member of the Arkansas Pen Club, he always looked forward to buying and selling with his many friends at the club. John spent many hours in retirement fishing and walking thru estate sales looking for treasures.

John Wayne had one of the most consistent upbeat and sunny dispositions you could ever find in a person, he met you with his smile and interest in what you were doing even thru his battle with cancer, he never complained or gave up.

Come celebrate John’s life at a Memorial Visitation was on Saturday March 19th at Boyd Funeral Home in Lonoke, AR from 4 – 6 PM. In lieu of flowers and food the family requests donations in John Wayne’s honor be made to Out of the Woods Animal Rescue and Referral (www.ootwrescue.org)

Hazen Cemetery Donations HAZEN CEMETERY DONATIONS: IN MEMORY OF: The Kerr Family By: Elizabeth Kerr IN MEMORY OF: Marion Phifer By: Jimmie & Doris King and Candy Linn IN MEMORY OF: Patti Sims By: Candy Linn IN MEMORY OF: Toll, Shoop, and Jeffcoat Families By: Rita Grumbles Upkeep: Bob Hamric snf Delorse Hamric Donations are greatly appreciated and may be mailed to: Hazen Cemetery P.O. Box 92 Hazen, Ar. 72064

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Elementary students do not have the sandwich line option. **Menus are subject to change without notice** Sandwich Line Breakfast Hot Line MONDAY MONDAY MONDAY Super Donut Hot & Spicy Pepperoni Pizza &Cereal or Chicken Broccoli/Carrots & Cereal & Toast or Sandwich Dip Sausage & Biscuit Corn Baked Potato Diced Peaches Diced Peaches Lettuce/Tomato Snicker Doodle Juice /Pickle Cookie Milk Diced Peaches Milk TUESDAY Milk TUESDAY Pancake & TUESDAY Chicken Soft Taco Sausage or BBQ Rib Mexican Rice Cereal & Toast or Sandwich Pinto Beans Sausage & Biscuit Baked Beans Cheese Applesauce Cup Slaw Lettuce/Tomato Juice Peach Cobbler Peach Cobbler Milk Milk Milk WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY Cinnamon Toast & Chef Salad Ravioli Casserole Breakfast Crispito Crackers Mixed Salad or Cereal & Toast Italian Bread Sliced Cucumbers & Sticks or Sausage & Ranch Biscuit Watermelon Italian Bread Sticks Strawberry Cup Milk Watermelon Juice THURSDAY Milk Milk Cheeseburger THURSDAY THURSDAY Sweet Potato Scrambled Eggs Yogurt & Graham Fries French Toast/Syrup Crackers or Lettuce/Tomato/ Sausage Cereal & Toast or Pickle Hashbrown Sausage & Biscuit Tropical Fruit Tomato Wedges Tropical Fruit Milk Tropical Fruit Juice FRIDAY Milk Milk Burrito with FRIDAY FRIDAY Chili/Cheese Baked Ham Biscuit & Gravy or Sauce Seasoned Diced Cereal & Toast or Pinto Beans Potatoes Sausage & Biscuit Lettuce/Tomato Steamed Veggies Honey Dew Melon Salad Hot Roll Juice Orange Wedges Orange Wedges Milk Milk Milk Sponsored by Grand Prairie Herald Publishing Co., Inc.

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Prairie County player wins a $100,000 in the NEON 50X game

Quilting Workshop Held/Spring Break Activities Planned at Lower White River Museum State Park A yo-yo quilting workshop was held Saturday, March 12 at 10:00 a.m. at Lower White River Museum State Park in Des Arc. Seven participants learned to use a yoyo maker to create puffs of fabric useful in quilting and other crafts. Eva Howard of McCrory instructed, and participants included Tina Hayley of Des Arc, Cindy Emfinger of Searcy, Denise Reynolds of McCrory, Teresa Hudson and Betsy Otwell of Little Rock, and Julie Crew of Conway.

Family-friendly Spring Break activities are also scheduled each day next week at 2 p.m. at Lower White River Museum State Park: Tuesday, March 22: Kick off Spring Break with historic toys and games.

Wednesday, March 23: Step back in time as you make a cornhusk doll.

Thursday, March 24: Try writing with a feather quill pen and learn to

make berry ink.

Friday, March 25: Decorate an apron to take home.

Saturday, March 26: Explore women's role in the home as you participate in wash day.

Craft activities are recommended for children ages six and up. Class size is limited; registration is recommended.

Come one day or come all week!

For more information on

events, contact Monica Smith at the Lower White River Museum, 2009 Main Street, Des Arc, AR 72040. Phone (870) 256-3711 E - m a i l : monica.f.smith@arkansas. gov.

Lower White River Museum State Park is one of 52 state parks administered by the State Parks Division of the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

Notice is hereby given that in accordance with Act 626 of 1983, as amended, the Commissioner of State Lands will hold a public auction to dispose of the tax delinquent lands which are listed below, all located in Prairie County, Arkansas. The auction will be held at the Prairie County Courthouse in Des Arc, Arkansas, at 10:00 a.m. on April 26, 2016. Bidder registration will commence at 9:30 a.m.

The land will be sold to the highest bidder, provided that such bid is equal to at least the total amount of taxes, penalty, interest, and costs due as certified to the Commissioner of State Lands.

The full purchase price must be paid immediately following the sale, with the first $100.00 of each parcel paid in cash, cashier's check or money order. The balance may be paid by personal or corporate check. The owner of record may redeem the property during a 10 business day period following the date of the sale. If the property is not redeemed during that 10 day period, the purchaser will receive a Limited Warranty Deed for the property from the Commissioner of State Lands. The title conveyed by the Commissioner of State Lands is not clear title nor a fully warranted title. The Commissioner of State Lands does not guarantee or warrant clear or merchantable title to the property sold. The original owner, assigns, or heirs have a ninety (90) day period during which the validity of the sale may be contested in court.

The Commissioner of State Lands strongly suggests that potential bidders perform their own research on the property listed below to determine its suitability for their uses, the status of the title, the existence of liens, and other tax assessments that may be due, but not collected by the Commissioner of State Lands. The sale of the land does not extinguish any lien for delinquent improvement district assessments or relieve the purchaser of liability for delinquent improvement district assessments.

Copies of the complete rules and regulations for the sale of tax delinquent lands are available from the Commissioner of State Lands Office, 500 Woodlane Street, Suite 109, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 or www.cosl.org.

JOHN THURSTON COMMISSIONER OF STATE LANDS PRAIRIE COUNTY APRIL 26, 2016, 10:00 A.M. 1420. ALVERSON, DEWAYNE & TINA LOT 10 BLOCK 62 WATKINS ADDITION DES ARC 11 4N 5W 0.161 ACRES INTERESTED PARTIES: WILSON & ASSOCIATES, PLLC, WMC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, CHARLES LEON BROWNING, ARDIS LOUIS BROWNING PARCEL #705 00682 000 CODE: 4 8 2011 TAX DUE $1,872.74 1421. ENTRY CANCELLED 1422. ENTRY CANCELLED 1423. CRAIG, ROBERT FRL PT SW1/4 NE1/4 19 2N 4W 0.95 ACRES UNPLATTED DEVALLS BLUFF INTERESTED PARTIES: LAWRENCE M CRAIG, SARAH L COX, BARBARA LYNN JACKSON, THE FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK PARCEL #711 00652 002 CODE: 5 4 2011 TAX DUE $529.90 1424. DELANO, DARYL & LORI RURAL METES & BOUNDS FRL PT W1/2 SW1/4 21 3N 6W 1.42 ACRES PARCEL #001-05820-001 CODE: 2-7 2011 TAX DUE $186.05 1425. GRAY, ELLEN %MELVIN CAMPBELL LOTS 12-15 & 23 BLOCK 6D AYDELOTTS ADDITION BISCOE 2 2N 4W 0.193 ACRES PARCEL #701-00178-000 CODE: 4-3 2011 TAX DUE $330.05 1426. GRAY, ELLEN %MELVIN CAMPBELL E100' LOTS 16-22 BLOCK 6D AYDELOTTS ADDITION BISCOE 2 2N 4W 0.402 ACRES PARCEL #701-00179-000 CODE: 4-4 2011 TAX DUE $389.74 1427. GRIFFIN LAND & TIMBER, INC., AN ARKANSAS CORPORATION RURAL METES & BOUNDS PT W1/2 SW1/4 20 5N 6W 2.00 ACRES INTERESTED PARTIES: LANCE GRIFFIN PARCEL #001 06499 002 CODE: 3 2 2011 TAX DUE $235.71 1428. GUERRERO, ANTONIO CENTER 1/3 LOTS 3 6 BLOCK 17 ORIGINAL TOWN DEVALLS BLUFF 18 2N 4W 0.124 ACRES INTERESTED PARTIES: JESSE HENDERSON, JESSICA BRITTON PARCEL #711 00043 000 CODE: 4 9 2011 TAX DUE $713.77 1429. HAYES, JAMES RURAL METES & BOUNDS PT SE/4 NE/4 35 1S 4W 1.00 ACRE INTERESTED PARTIES: DANIEL BRYAN HAYES, ALAN BRUCE HAYES, DEBORAH HOSEY HAYES, KURT HAYES, AIDEE G TRUJILLO PARCEL #001 00220 000 CODE: 1 1 2011 TAX DUE $468.64 1430. HENDRICKSON, RAYMOND LOTS 1 3 BLOCK 18 ORIGINAL TOWN ULM 32 1S 4W 0.482 ACRES PARCEL #741 00086 001 CODE: 5 11 2011 TAX DUE $2,634.97 1431. LARKIN, LESTER LOT 1 BLOCK 5 ORIGINAL TOWN BISCOE 2 2N 4W 0.136 ACRES PARCEL #701-00044-000 CODE: 4-1 2011 TAX DUE $754.90 1432. LASSETT, JOSH N1/2 NW1/4 SW1/4 32 1S 4W 0.17 ACRES LOT 12 BLOCK 2 KREIMEIER ADDITION ULM PARCEL #741-00125-026 CODE: 6-1 2011 TAX DUE $2,257.94 1433. MCCUNE, CARL DAVID RURAL METES & BOUNDS SE CORNER E1/2 SE1/4 SE1/4 33 2N 4W 1.00 ACRE INTERESTED PARTIES: MONICA FOUGHT PARCEL #001 01053 000 CODE: 1 6 2011 TAX DUE $1,975.92 1434. PATTERSON, ROBERT L. *COLLECT 2011 ONLY* LOTS 6-8 BLOCK 139 ORIGINAL TOWN DEVALLS BLUFF 18 2N 4W 0.186 ACRES PARCEL #711-00283-000 CODE: 5-2 2011 TAX DUE $344.60 1435. PEAK, JAMES L., JR. LOTS 10 & 12 BLOCK 20 ORIGINAL TOWN HAZEN 19 2N 5W 0.326 ACRES INTERESTED PARTIES: FREEDOM FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ARKANSAS, ABSOLUTE ABSTRACT & TITLE, INC, CLARINE PEAK, FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK OF DELAWARE, WACHOVIA MORTGAGE CORPORATION, WACHOVIA BANK OF DELWARE, FIRST UNITED BANK/HAZEN DISTRICT, DEBORAH DIANNE PEAK PARCEL #722 00174 000 CODE: 5 5 2011 TAX DUE $525.66 1436. PEAK, JAMES L., JR. LOT 11 BLOCK 20 ORIGINAL TOWN HAZEN 19 2N 5W 0.163 ACRES INTERESTED PARTIES: FREEDOM FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ARKANSAS, ABSOLUTE ABSTRACT & TITLE, INC, CLARINE PEAK, FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK OF DELAWARE, WACHOVIA MORTGAGE CORPORATION, WACHOVIA BANK OF DELWARE, FIRST UNITED BANK/HAZEN DISTRICT, DEBORAH DIANNE PEAK PARCEL #722 00175 000 CODE: 5 6 2011 TAX DUE $392.53 1437. PUCKETT, GORDON L. %STEVE PUCKETT RURAL METES & BOUNDS FRL PT E1/2 NW1/4 NW1/4 17 4N 7W 4.01 ACRES PARCEL #001 06865 000 CODE: 3 4 2011 TAX DUE $1,846.00 1438. PUCKETT, GORDON L. %STEVE PUCKETT RURAL METES & BOUNDS W SIDE E1/2 NW1/4 NW1/4 17 4N 7W 1.70 ACRES PARCEL #001 06866 000 CODE: 3 5 2011 TAX DUE $697.00 1439. PUCKETT, GORDON L. %STEVE PUCKETT *TIMBER TAX* RURAL METES & BOUNDS SE1/4 NE1/4 18 4N 7W 40.00 ACRES PARCEL #001 06881 000 CODE: 3 6 2011 TAX DUE $481.00 1440. PUCKETT, GORDON L. %STEVE PUCKETT *TIMBER TAX* RURAL METES & BOUNDS FRL E1/2 SE1/4 18 4N 7W 20.00 ACRES PARCEL #001 06890 000 CODE: 3 7 2011 TAX DUE $335.00 1441. PUCKETT, GORDON L. %STEVE PUCKETT *TIMBER TAX* RURAL METES & BOUNDS PT SE1/4 SE1/4 S1/2 NE1/4 SE1/4 18 4N 7W 58.00 ACRES PARCEL #001 06891 000 CODE: 3 8 2011 TAX DUE $682.00 1442. WILLIAMS, GUSSIE & JAMES HILL %MANDY JAMES LOT 6 BLOCK 8 ORIGINAL TOWN BISCOE 2 2N 4W 0.20 ACRES PARCEL #701-00084-000 CODE: 4-2 2011 TAX DUE $334.64 1443. WYSE, BRUCE N75' LOT 1 & N50' LOT 2 BLOCK 140 ORIGINAL TOWN DEVALLS BLUFF 18 2N 4W 0.078 ACRES INTERESTED PARTIES: MARGARET K WYSE, ROBIN K MARLOW, WILLIAM SHERMAN WYSE, CAROLYN RUTH WYSE, DOUGLAS B WYSE PARCEL #711 00289 001 CODE: 5 3 2011 TAX DUE $277.67

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Biscoe EHC Continues "Sowing Seeds of Kindness' Community Service Projects Reported by Mitzi Osborne The Biscoe Extension Homemakers Club met March 14, 2016, at 10:30 am. In the Fellowship Hall of the Biscoe First Baptist Church.

President Mitzi Osborne opened with the Thought: 'What we are is God's gift to us.

What we become is our gift to God." -Eleanor Powell.

Juanita Hutchinson gave the inspiration from Proverbs 14 about the wise woman. Ten members answered roll call: Gladys Tucker, Irene Hampton, Mitzi Osborne, Rita Farris, Lennie Holmes, Juanita Hutchinson, Bernadette Mosby, Rebecca Patterson, June Cox, and Darline Sickel. Members reported 104 volunteer hours. President Osborne reported on the AEHC

Spring Officers Training she attended March 9 at Ferndale.

During the business meeting, there were no minutes since the secretary was absent.

Treasurer Juanita Hutchinson gave the financial report which was filed for audit. Under unfinished business members decided on the donation to the Biscoe Baptist Church as appreciation for use of the Fellowship Hall for monthly meetings.

Several items were discussed under new business: Chose recipient for LOVE Box in April-Cynthia Jones (fire victim) Donated to The Gideon's International in memory of Gladys Tucker's sister Decided individual

GFWC Elsie McCain Club Have Monthly Meeting

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

Chris Weems, president presided.

The president shared the report for the International Outreach program that she had prepared from the state reports she received. The reports were turned in by the weekend.

Minutes were read and approved.

Financial report was given.

Carolyn Brakensiek gave the lesson on the Arts. She told about the

three entries the students had turned in for the Spring Convention.

This was the last regular meeting of the regular year. The State Spring Convention will be April 29-May 1, at Wyndham Hotel in North Little Rock.

Summer outings will begin about the middle of April. Officers will be elected at the first outing. It is tentatively set for Thursday, April 14, to go to Memphis.

Entertainment prizes were won by Nell Pich, Rita Farris and Meg Miller.

members would purchase fun summer items for gift baskets for the Prairie County EH Community Service Project: THE CALL for foster families of the county. These items are to be turned in at the Spring Council Meeting.

Planned club picnic for April: Meet at the church at 11:00 am. on April 12 to carpool to Charlotte's in Keo Reminded of the leader training April 26 at the Farm Bureau in Hazen for a creative skills lesson--program leader for May, Janice Corpier is to attend.

Meet with other county EHC members April 19 at the Prairie County Fairgrounds Activity Building to make teaching dolls for the Arkansas Children's Hospital. Final plans to be announced.

Prairie County Spring Council Meeting scheduled for 9:30 am.

Tuesday, April 8 at the Fairgrounds. Biscoe EHC is in charge of the stretcher. Potluck lunch with meat provided.

Mitzi is to purchase 2 door prizes for this meeting.

After the business portion of the meeting, the

Public Notices The Courthouse will be closed on Friday March 25, 2016 for Good Friday.

Thank you, Rebecca Hayley, County/Circuit Clerk Prairie County Clerk's Office 870-256-4434

Idlewild EHC held monthly meeting

By Shirley Evants The Idlewild EHC met at the DVB Courthouse on March 10, 2016.

President Thrisa Gentry called the meeting to order with the thought of the day. "What we are is God's Gift to us. What we become is our gift to God." We had four members present. Members turn in 42 community volunteer hours.

Dawanna Keys read the inspiration from Hebrews

11, 1-5.

Shirley Evants read the February minutes.

Dawanna Keys gave the treasurer report.

Thrisa showed pictures and news clippings for the Community Service Project Book she is working on.

Shirley Evants gave the program on Money Saving Strategies.

Thrisa Gentry and Thelma Gray attended the AEHC Spring Education Workshop in

Fernadale on March 9.

April is picnic month, members voted to have lunch at Charlotts in Scott on April 14.

There will be a EHC Board meeting March 15 at DVB Courthouse at 10:00.

Shirley Evants won the door prize.

Refreshments were served by Thelma, Dawanna and Thrisa.

Meeting was adjourned with the Homemakers Creed.

program leader for March Bernadette Mosby presented 'Money Saving Strategies.'

She gave members a quiz to see if we are good of savers.

She then led an informational discussion with handouts.

For eye openers Irene Hampton shared her beaded purse from Viet Nam, and Bernadette Mosby showed a patched quilt wall hanging she had pieced.

Irene won the door prize.

The March LOVE Box is to be delivered by Osborne to Patsy and W. O. Prince. This month's birthdays celebrated with a card shower were Patsy Prince, Lennie Holmes, and Rebecca Patterson.

Next month is Irene Hampton's birthday.

The meeting adjourned with the Extension Homemakers creed: I believe in the Extension Homemakers Club program and accept the responsibilities it offers to be helpful to others and to provide for continuous improvement in all levels of living.

I believe that through working together in a group we can enlarge the opportunities, enrich the life of our people, and create a more contented family community life.

I believe in my own work as a homemaker. I believe that the greatest force that molds character comes from the home, and I pledge myself to create a home which is morally wholesome, spiritually satisfying, and physically healthful and convenient.

Biscoe EHC meets the 2nd Monday. Visitors and new members are welcome!

New Bethel News

By Donna Kelly We had a nice service at New Bethel Sunday.

We enjoyed the past week in Revival Meeting.

Brother Josh Drye did the preaching each evening.

We had folks come from several churches.

John and I have slowed down going to the Wound Center and the nurses will come once a week so they say. He has been able to go to church and he enjoys that.

Evelyn Greenwalt came home from the hospital after having surgery and being there several days.

She is doing good.

We had a very nice week weather wise after the rain stopped. It is kind of cool today.

We are glad to hear that Roy Greenwalt is doing better and at home.

We are sorry that Ronnie Loudermilk has been feel-

ing bad and going to the doctor. He lost his voice and couldn’t talk.

Charles Ingle called me last week. He has been going to the doctor.

But he is feeling so bad he can’t get over some of his problems. He sure wanted to come to our revival.

Our little great grandson Cooper was sick this week end having some high fever.

Our prayers go out to those who have lost loved one’s and those who are ill.

We have been blessed by the men of the Church and visitors helping John get out of the car and get into church as he does not need to get his foot wet, or the church yard has rocks on it and he could have done some damage too.

Thank each one of you.

DeValls Bluff Native Earns PRSA Accreditation Johnpaul 'JP' Arnold, APR, communications manager for AspenPointe, a nonprofit behavioral health provider in

Johnpaul ‘JP’ Arnold

Colorado Springs, Colo., was recently accredited by the Public Relations Society of America.

A retired U. S. Army major, Arnold is the son of retired schoolteachers Bill and Sharon Arnold of DeValls Bluff. He is a 1990 graduate of DeValls Bluff High School.

Accreditation is the mark of distinction for public relations practitioners who have demonstrated their commitment to the profession and its ethical practice. It also certifies that Arnold has demonstrated competency in the knowledge, skills and abilities required to effectively practice PR in today's competitive environment.

Prairie County Jail Report As of Monday, March 21 at 8:00 a.m. the Prairie County Sheriff's Office had 28 inmates booked at Prairie County Jail in Des Arc, AR which included: Humbert, Antoine Terrell, black male, age 30, incarcerated on March 20 for hold for ADC. Swartz, David Wayne, white male, age 27, incarcerated on March 20 for hold for ADC. Branch, Aaron Antwon, black male, age 32, incarcerated on March 17 for possession of controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia class A misdemeanor, possession of controlled substance.

Jones, Alandis Jerrell, black male, age 26, incarcerated on February 25 for poss controlled substance felony.

McGee, Rodney Tiawan, black male, age 37, incarcerated on March 1 for possession of firearms/certain persons, non-support and parole violation.

Humbert, Lawrence James R, black male, age 47, incarcerated on January 25 for battery second degree and assault - 3rd degree.

Washington, Earl, black male, age 48, incarcerated on December 28, 2015 for criminal mischief 1st.

Dearen, Angie M, white female, age 32, incarcerated on February 19 for failure to appear and commitment.

Dulaney, Malary L., white female, age 31, incarcerated on December

19, 2015 for kidnapping and terroristic threatening - felony.

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

Oglesbee, Lisa Carol, white female, age 53, incarcerated on February 13 for probation revocation.

Reed, Nyshaunda, black female, age 22, incarcerated on March 8 for commitment.

Robinson, Tracy Leighann, white female, age 26, incarcerated on February 3 for refusal to submit, DWI #1, theft of property, theft of property, unauthorized use of vehicle, and violation of restraining order.

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

Taylor, Vernice, black female, age 30, incarcerated on March 19 for failure to appear and failure to pay fine and cost.

Davis, Eddie Lee, black male, age 26, incarcerated on March 10 for failure to appear.

Ingle, Shad, white male, age 38, incarcerated on March 19 for public intoxication and disorderly conduct.

Pruitt, Leslie, white male, age 24, incarcerated on February 18 for possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of controlled substance felony, and endangering welfare of minor - 1st.

Baldwin, Joseph D., white male, age 28, incar-

cerated on March 15 for possession of controlled substance - felony and possession of drug paraphernalia - class A misd.

Winkowski, Jeremy Joseph, white male, age 37, incarcerated on February 5 for probation violation.

Jones, Kevin Lamont, black male, age 22, incarcerated on March 12 for hold for another dept.

Wardell, Eddie, white male, age 41, incarcerated on February 3 for parole violation, burglary - commercial, commercial burglary - attempted, burglary - residential, breaking or entering, habitual offenders, and theft of property.

Hood, Paul Anthony, black male, age 42, incarcerated on November 8 , 2015 for rape and sexual assault.

Jones, Bobby Joe, black male, age 55, incarcerated on March 3 for forgery, theft of property and habitual offenders.

Sanders, Teddy Ray, white male, age 40, incarcerated on January 8 for del/manu of cocaine cocaine.

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

Enzor, David Mark, white male, age 56, incarcerated on March 7 for commitment.

Paulman, Tyler Jacob, white male, age 24, incarcerated on March 16 for commitment and failure to appear.

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

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Prairie County Master Gardeners Planning Fundraiser

By Chris Weems Prairie County Master Gardeners are planning the “Gardening in the Grand Prairie”, the fundraiser for Saturday, June 11, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Twelve members and one visitor attended the meeting Tuesday night, March 15, at BancorpSouth with Janet Turnage presiding.

They talked about the speakers and projects for the day. Plans will be completed at the next meeting.

Members are working with Monroe County Master Gardeners have an Advanced Training program July 9. It will be at Wheatley Community Center. Hazen members will work in the morning and afternoon snacks and some of the door prizes.

Linda Price, Janice Sample and Chris Weems met with representatives from Monroe County the first week and Chris and Lonna Rhodes met the second week.

The Lonoke County Master Gardener training course that Prairie County has partnered with them on is in session.

The group will meet four Saturdays and two Thursdays to get in all the hours needed.

New members lists were distributed and corrections were made.

Work sheets were also filled out and turned in.

A list of new plants that are available was distributed. They are cuphea, a sun loving plant with bright pink flowers with blooms from Spring to Fall and performs well in extreme heat and drought conditions. The other two are plecranthus and penta.

The first has showy lavender blue blooms with dark green foliage and can take full shade and the penta is a bright cluster of star shaped flowers ideal for hot sunny spots and will attract both humming-

bird and butterflies. They are available from local nurseries and independent garden centers.

Chris Weems will represent the Master Gardeners at a meeting of Delta Kappa Gamma in Des Arc on April 7, at 5:00 at First Methodist Church. She will talk about the goals and activities of the MG group in Prairie County.

Members volunteered to help the Agri teacher with the green house and other things pertaining to the plant sale they have planned. The group will meet with her the Monday after Spring Break.

Janet announced the “New Southern Living Twilight at the Mansion” at the Governor’s Mansion, Thursday, April 14, from 5:00-6:30 p.m. The tickets are $25.00 each.

The next meeting will be Thursday, April 19, at 6:00 p.m. , at BancorpSouth.

Books Make Great Easter Gifts for Kids (StatePoint) Alongside all those delicious sweet treats this Easter, think about surprising your little ones with new books.

They make an exciting addition to baskets, and are a fun find on egg hunts.

“Books are the perfect gift for young children on any occasion, but in an Easter basket, they can be an extra special surprise,” says Nancy Ellwood, Editorial Director at DK, a publisher of adult and children’s books.

For preschoolers, consider these titles, which are nice fits for the spring season.

MAKE NOISE Babies love reading with parents. And infants especially love books that encourage them to make noise.

Guide babies in making fun, silly sounds with “Baby Cheep! Cheep!”

Colorful pictures of favorite animals and

Tips to Save Money on Paying Debt (StatePoint) Over extending oneself on high-interest rate revolving debt purchases is not uncommon. Indeed, U.S. households who use credit cards have an average of $15,799 in credit card debt, according to the non-profit Consolidated Credit Counseling.

“If you’re not strategic about the way you make repayments, you could end up spending more paying down your debt, and at rates that may increase over time,” says Stephanie Cutler, vice president of Wells Fargo`s Personal Lines and Loans.

If your high-interest rate revolving debt seems overwhelming or stressful, Cutler says to consider the following: CONSOLIDATE DEBT Juggling multiple highinterest rate debts can be costly and confusing.

With a personal loan, which often comes with a

lower interest rate than what credit cards offer, consumers can take funds from the loan and pay off high-interest rate revolving debt, maintaining one monthly payment at a potentially lower interest rate. Additionally, some personal loans are offered with no origination or prepayment fees, which can help save money in the near- and long-term.

Personal loans from Wells Fargo, for example, require no collateral to qualify and credit decisions can be made quickly. The bank can even pay off creditors directly, giving customers an opportunity to begin paying down debt on better terms right away. With loan amounts from $3,000 to $100,000, customers can customize the loan based on the amount needed, and loan terms up to five years.

“Rolling your debt into a single loan won’t immedi-

ately reduce your debt, but it does offer a single predictable monthly payment,” says Cutler. “Plus, having just one bill can make tracking and payments easier.”

With what you may potentially save on monthly interest payments over time, you can increase your cash flow, savings, or pay down more of the loan’s principal balance to see your debt shrink even faster.

(Incidentally, personal loans are also a way to finance a major purchase, unexpected expenses like home or automotive repairs, or even medical expenses.)

To calculate how a personal loan may save you money, visit wellsfargo.com to use their free Rate and Payment Calculator. More information about Personal Loans can be found at wellsfargo.com/personal-

credit/personal-loan.

TRACK SPENDING While consolidating debt, don’t forget to adopt and maintain savvy spending habits. Be sure to keep track of where your money is and how you’re spending it. Use budgeting tools online to display deposits and spending by category.

This information can help you spend smarter and increase what’s left at the end of each month to direct toward payments on your loan principal.

“Even a little extra can go a long way to paying down debt sooner and less expensively,” says Cutler.

“Consider setting up online automatic payments from your checking account to make the process simple and stressfree.”

To pay down credit card debt, consider all your alternatives with your lender and your personal spending habits.

rhyming text keep babies engaged and help them learn about the world around them.

FLUFFY BUNNY With padded covers, simple images and a range of textures, “Baby Touch and Feel: Bunny” is a great choice for Easter. Part of the classic “Touch and Feel” series designed to capture the attention of budding readers, the book’s textured format promotes sensory learning. Simple visuals and labels encourage recognition and naming of objects.

HANDS-ON LEARNING Help preschoolers develop fine motor skills with “Follow the Trail: Farm.”

The book encourages little ones to use their fingers to follow the shiny trails. DK’s new “Follow the Trail” series includes colorful photography and activities that teach children about shapes, sorting, and matching, as well as developing handeye coordination and prewriting skills.

With trails that let tod-

dlers circle the wheel of a tractor, explore around the farm, and connect farm animals and the products they give us, this title provides handson learning.

EDUCATIONAL FIRSTS Packed with information and eye-catching images, “My First Tractor” is part of the re-launch of the iconic “My First” series.

This revamp includes updated photography, contemporary design, and a modern approach to engaging preschoolers -excellent for reading alone or with an adult.

With clear labels and 16 spreads of tractor images, the book builds vocabulary and language skills.

Kids also learn about different types of tractors and their uses. The book includes counting and color-matching activities.

More kids’ book ideas for Easter can be found at www.dk.com.

To treat children to special Easter surprises they can enjoy beyond the holiday, consider giving a book.

Div of Ag elk researcher ‘in the front row’ in race to beat chronic wasting disease

By Mary Hightower U of A System Division of Agriculture MONTICELLO, Ark. – Wildlife biologists are racing to assess the extent of chronic wasting disease in elk and deer since it was first confirmed in one female elk and one female deer in Newton County in February and March.

Chronic wasting disease, or CWD, kills members of the deer family, which includes whitetailed, mule deer, elk, and moose by altering proteins called prions in their brains. CWD was discovered during routine testing of brain and lymph tissue from harvested and road-killed elk and deer. The elk that tested positive for CWD was legally harvested by a hunter near Pruitt in October 2015; the deer that tested positive was found dead near the Elk Education Center in Ponca.

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has begun sampling deer and elk in the Pruitt area to determine the prevalence of CWD and the distribution of the disease, said Cory Gray, AGFC deer

program coordinator.

“We have to understand the extent of problem before we can develop a plan to deal with it,” Gray said, adding that even though CWD is found in elk in western states, “Our elk are different in that they don’t migrate like elk do in many western states. We are not sure we utilize a western disease management strategy in Arkansas.”

Don White, Jr., wildlife ecologist for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture based at Monticello, said the first step in understanding CWD in Arkansas is to determine the extent of the disease in the elk and deer herd in the area the CWD-positive female elk was harvested.

White has studied the state’s elk herd since 2003. His research has included tracking movements of both bulls and cows with radio collar technology; determining the causes of bull elk mortality; determining seasonal forage use and determining the attitudes residents of elk range have about elk and elk

management.

“We know virtually nothing about the genetic diversity of our elk herd and whether or not the herd genetically functions as a single herd or as several subherds,” White said. “We also don’t know if we can assign the CWD-positive female elk to the herd she was located near when she was harvested. To answer that question, I will compare portions of the DNA from the harvested female to DNA from members of the herd. If the female is not genetically related to the members of the herd, she could have escaped from a captive facility.

You would be surprised how many captive facilities in Arkansas have elk in them,” White said.

“Captive facilities are a hot spot for wildlife diseases.”

There’s another facet to the genetic research.

“There has been a lot of genetic research in elk in the western US,” Gray said. “It has been found that some elk have some genetic resistance to CWD. We want to determine if any of the elk in our herd have any resistance to CWD.”

CARCASS DUMPING White said that there has been a moratorium on moving cervids – or members of the deer family -- across state lines since 2013.

However, “people are still doing it.”

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has looked at recent citations given by wildlife law enforcement. “There have been over 100 carcasses transported from out of state,” White said. “Some have been dumped in the Buffalo River watershed where elk occur. Perhaps the chances are remote, but it is possible that an illegally dumped CWDpositive elk or deer carcass may have brought CWD to Arkansas.

PRION DISEASE Chronic wasting disease is among a family of prion diseases that can affect humans and other animals, with the most well-known being bovine spongiform encephalopathy, or “mad cow disease.” Prions are misfolded proteins that induce normal proteins to convert to an abnormal form.

CWD is not considered a threat to human health, though hunters are being

told not to eat the meat of a known CWD-positive animal.

“The proteins thought to cause CWD exist in the environment for very long periods of time,” White said. “Elk and deer take quite a bit of soil into their mouths while foraging. If prions are in that soil, that’s one way they could pick it up.”

“There are other means too,” White said. “Elk and deer are social animals.

There is a lot of nose-tonose contact between them. An infected animal could transfer CWD to another animal through body fluids such as saliva, urine, or feces” White said.

WHITE’S WORK White said that “some of my elk movement data were used initially to put sideboards on what we might expect to see in terms of the extent of transmission of the disease.”

His work on elk movements revealed that some male elk have relatively small home ranges, in the neighborhood of 5,000 acres or so. Other male elk, however, have huge home ranges, up to 50,000 acres. That upper

limit, helped wildlife officials define the size of the initial containment zone.

In addition to the genetics work, White also wants to model the factors that may play a role in spreading CWD in elk and deer. “If we can understand the factors that enhance the spread of CWD as well as how CWD spreads through a landscape, perhaps we can slow the spread of the disease,’ White said. “I doubt if CWD can be eliminated, but perhaps we can control it.”

For more information about wildlife management, contact your county extension office or visit www.uaex.edu or arfc.uamont.edu.

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers all its Extension and Research programs and services without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative A c t i o n / E q u a l Opportunity Employer.

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Colon Cancer Awareness Month: What to Know about Getting Tested (StatePoint) March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and the perfect time to think about colon health.

Unfortunately, less than half of people aged 50 and older get tested for colon cancer. But early detection can save lives.

Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death in the US, yet it has a 90 percent cure rate when detected early, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS).

“We say the best screening is the one that actually gets done,” says Dr. Judy Yee, professor and vice chair of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging at University of California, San Francisco.

CT Colonography (CTC) or “virtual colonoscopy” -a less invasive, safe and sedation-free alternative to the colonoscopy -- is increasing colorectal screening rates. CTC uses high-tech, low-dose Xrays to produce moving images of the colon, which doctors examine to detect colorectal cancer

plications associated with the test. However, CTC is non-invasive, as no needles or scopes enter the body. Only a small tube is placed in the bottom of the colon to help distend the colon for viewing.

• Improved Screening Rates: Availability of CTC screening significantly boosts colorectal cancer screening rates, according to studies at National Military Medical Centers in Bethesda, MD, and San Diego.

The US Preventive

and precancerous polyps.

If you’re interested in avoiding a colonoscopy, but want to get the screening needed to verify your colorectal health, consider the following about CTC, an ACS recommended screening test: • Comprehensiveness: The exam can detect abnormalities outside of the colon, including earlystage cancers in the liver, kidney and lungs, and

can pinpoint potentially dangerous conditions, like aneurysms. In this way, it serves as two or even more detection tests in one.

• Accuracy: CTC is just as accurate as a colonoscopy for detecting clinically significant polyps and cancers; however, you don’t have to undergo sedation. There’s no need to take time off work or have someone

drive you from the hospital.

• Affordability: This exam costs a fraction of the price of a standard colonoscopy and is covered by several major insurers. Your insurance company can verify whether CTC is covered under your plan.

• Non-Invasive: While a colonoscopy is the standard procedure, there is a small risk of serious com-

Mild winter yields expectation of early fruit harvest throughout mid-s south

By Ryan McGeeney U of A System Division of Agriculture March 18, 2016 LITTLE ROCK — Growers and fruit specialists throughout the MidSouth are crossing their fingers, as the mild 20152016 winter brings on early blooms and harvests.

Elena Garcia, professor of horticulture for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, said the relatively warm, late winter experienced throughout Arkansas and surrounding states means an “earlier bloom, earlier everything” for growers watching for flowering fruits in the coming weeks and months.

“Sometimes, things slow down, depending on the temperatures, but right now, we are expecting early-than-usual harvest for strawberries, grapes and other Arkansas fruit,” Garcia said. “We’re just keeping our fingers crossed that we don’t have a late frost event.”

Garcia said that as fruits begin to bud and flower, they become increasingly vulnerable to frost and cold-weather damage.

“When dormant, fruit buds can withstand temperatures well below zero,

depending on the species,” Garcia said. “But as those buds begin to swell and develop, they begin to lose that hardiness. The most vulnerable time is when they’re fully open.”

In 2007, the Mid-South experienced a warm winter, followed by an early spring abruptly interrupted by 18-degree temperatures over the Easter weekend. The frigid blast wrecked havoc throughout the region, decimating fruit harvests across many states.

“From eastern Oklahoma to Kentucky, there was no fruit to speak of anywhere,” Garcia said. “It had been the warmest March on record, and one weekend just wiped out fruit production for the year, basically.”

Barring a cold weather event or other meteorological catastrophe, Arkansas strawberry growers are expecting harvest to begin on or about April 10, about two weeks earlier than typical years.

The slightly early harvest could mean some marketing problems for Arkansas strawberry growers, as they find themselves competing with the tail end of the availability of California strawberries.

“Local growers have the advantage of freshness and location, but they’re going to have to compete on very low prices as California really begins to inundate the market with whatever strawberries they’ve got left,” she said.

Small-scale growers in rural parts of the state who rely on direct-to-consumer sales, including farmers’ markets, may also need to find alternative ways of getting their wares to consumers during the lag time between early harvest and markets’ opening day.

Ron Rainey, extension economist for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, said growers can help bridge that gap by contacting consumers directly ahead of harvest.

“Most fruit crops are 30 days away once there is a full bloom,” Rainey said.

“So they really need to let their customers know to start looking for product based on their bloom counts now.

“Since most farmers’ markets don't open until May, any direct marketing outlet is a good option,” he said.

“Agritourism and community supported agriculture (CSA) are other good options, given that fruit harvesting starts prior to

State Capitol Week in Review From Senator Jonathan Dismang LITTLE ROCK – There are five available slots for new open-enrollment charter schools in Arkansas, according to the state Education Commissioner.

The Education Department had received 12 letters of intent from organizations that are interested in applying for one of the open slots.

Now, there are 22 active open-enrollment charter schools in operation and two more have been approved to begin classes in the fall. That means there will be 24 open enrollment charter schools in Arkansas in the 20162017 school year.

Under current state law, the limit on the total number of charter schools increases by five whenever the number of active charters is within two of the existing cap. That threshold has been reached, so the statewide limit will increase from 24 to 29, according to a memo from the Education Commissioner.

The letters of intent are from groups interested in opening charter schools in Pine Bluff, Marion, Fayetteville, Little Rock, North Little Rock, De Queen, Paron and Redfield. Five of the proposed charter schools would be in Pulaski County. There are 12 open-enrollment charter schools already in Pulaski County; several have more than one campus and offer classes from kindergarten through grade 12.

The deadline for submit-

ting the letters of intent was March 1 and the deadline for submitting the final applications will be April 28.

Another type of charter is known as a district conversion because the local school district operates it.

Currently, 18 school districts operate conversion charters.

The state Education Department has received letters of intent for new conversion charters from 14 school districts.

The deadline for school districts to submit their final applications for conversion charters is August 4.

Charter schools are free from many regulations that govern traditional public schools. However, the charter schools are responsible for meeting academic standards and for keeping their finances in order. The term “charter” often is used in education circles as if it meant “contract.”

The state Education Department grants charters for five-year periods; after five years the schools must apply for renewal of their charter.

If approved by the state, the new charters could open for the 2017-2018 school year.

STATE AID CITY STREET FUNDS The State Aid Street Committee has proposed its criteria for grants that will be awarded in its 2017 funding cycle.

Grants will be limited to $250,000 for overlay projects and $400,000 for design projects. If a bid

exceeds the cap, the city must agree to pay the extra amount.

In 2012 Arkansas voters approved a constitutional amendment that temporarily raised the sales tax for highways. The amendment also permanently dedicated revenue from one cent of the existing motor fuels tax to the State Aid City Street Fund. Since its inception, the fund has paid $75.6 million for 335 overlay projects.

As of March 1 the committee had received 101 new requests from Arkansas cities.

Also, contracts for 237projects have been awarded. They are for $56 million, of which $50.6 million came from the Street Aid Fund. To date, 225 of those projects have been completed. They are for improvements to 365 miles of road.

On March 23 the Highway Department will open bids for 24 new projects and on May 11 for 27 new projects to be funded from the State Aid City Street Program.

extreme heat and humidity. When spring is in the air, customers are ready for experiences.”

Rainey said the expected lag could also be an opportunity for growers to introduce their produce to local schools. Neal Mays, a Benton County extension agent for the Division of Agriculture, said many growers use social media, including Facebook, to let their customers know what produce they have available on a year-round basis.

To learn more about fruit production in Arkansas, contact your county extension office or visit www.uaex.edu.

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers all its Extension and Research programs and services without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Services Task Force recently released draft recommendations naming CTC as an “alternative screening test,” and Medicare is currently reviewing coverage of this test in order to provide seniors with a lifesaving alternative.

Bottom line: not enough people are getting screened for colon cancer.

Whatever screening alternative you prefer, make sure you schedule this vital appointment and encourage loved ones to do the same.

Job Hunting? What Careers and Skills Are in Greatest Demand this Year ( S t a t e P o i n t ) Understanding the evolving job market can help you focus your energy productively and land a coveted new job.

The recently released 2016 Hot Jobs List, published by Randstad US, one of the largest HR services and staffing companies in the United States, sheds light on important trends and predicts the jobs in greatest demand for the coming year. Some hot areas include information technology, human resources, finance and accounting, office and administration, engineering, and manufacturing and logistics.

And there’s good news -experts say that across the board, job candidates can raise their expectations.

So what are the most indemand jobs and skills needed to secure employment in these fields?

Consider the following insights and predictions from the Randstad 2016 Hot Jobs study: • Engineers will be highly sought after this year to support innovative technologies, especially in sectors that have not typically required engineering talent in the past, such as healthcare and entertainment.

• Technology will continue to transform finance and accounting, presenting a tremendous opportunity to elevate these types of roles. The key will be helping to shape company strategy through a comprehensive data approach.

• Organizations will likely gravitate toward human resource candidates with specific skills

to cope with an increasingly complex workforce environment, particularly around critical matters such as talent acquisition and retention, succession and compensation planning and workforce engagement.

• There continues to be a lack of skilled information technology talent, particularly in industries that deal with the increasingly complex issues related to cyber risk and business compliance. Companies will continue to seek those with soft skills, like strong writing and communication abilities.

• As the economy continues to improve, manufacturing companies are expanding their businesses. This will require an increase in highly-skilled talent. With industry workforce shortages, employers will need to consider different ways to attract and retain talent.

• The administrative role continues to evolve, particularly as new technologies are introduced into workflows.

Additionally, many organizations are coping with baby boomers retiring at a rapid pace by advancing current employees into more senior roles, rather than replacing the positions outright. These trends create great opportunity for administrative talent.

For full study results, including HR insights and salary projections, v i s i t randstadusa.com/workforce360.

With a little research and industry trend insight, you can achieve career success in 2016.

Consumer Alert WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FOIA From Attorney General Leslie Rutledge LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is considered one of the strongest and most comprehensive open-records and open-meetings laws in the United States. The Arkansas law was enacted in 1967 by the General Assembly to highlight the importance of an open and transparent government.

Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge issued today’s consumer alert in recognition of National Sunshine Week, March 13-19, and to give Arkansans a greater understanding of the Arkansas FOIA. “Our strong FOIA law helps Arkansans hold government officials at all levels accountable,” said Attorney General Rutledge. “The Attorney General’s office is committed to educating all Arkansans about their rights to an open and public government through the FOIA.” Attorney General Rutledge released the following tips regarding Arkansas’s FOIA: The law gives Arkansans access to public records and public meetings, with limited exceptions.

When a governing body meets for the transaction of business, the meeting is

a public meeting and subject to the provisions of the FOIA. A public record is defined as any writing, sound or video that reflects the performance or lack of performance of an official function.

All records maintained by public employees within the scope of their employment are presumed to be public records, though several exemptions may shield a record from disclosure.

Government entities generally have up to three working days to provide a record requested under FOIA. Custodians of records may only charge for the “actual costs” of reproducing public records, plus mailing expenses.

Notice of public meetings must be provided to anyone who has asked to be notified, and notice of special meetings must be provided to members of the news media who have requested notice of such meetings.

Governing bodies may only enter into closed sessions for the purpose of considering employment, appointment, promotion, demotion, disciplining or resignation of an individual officer or employee.

The Attorney General’s office partners with the

Arkansas P r e s s Association (APA) and other organizations, to produce and distribute the Arkansas Freedom of Information Handbook. The 17th edition was published in December 2015. Free copies of the handbook are available by contacting the Attorney General’s office at 800-482-8982 or oag@arkansasag.gov.

The Attorney General’s office and APA are also partnering to take FOIA Roadshows around the state. Last week a presentation was given in West Memphis and the program will travel to Russellville in May, Hope in September and Conway in October. An online webcast will be available on April 1 and at other times throughout the year. Each session, including the online statewide webcast, has been approved for 2.0 hours of general Continuing Legal Education credit.

For more information about the FOIA and other consumer-related issues, call the Arkansas Attorney General’s office at (800) 482-8982, email consumer@arkansasag.gov or visit ArkansasAG.gov o r facebook.com/AGLeslieRut ledge.

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Plant of the Week

Clematis, Armand Clematis, Evergreen Clematis Latin: Clematis armandii Vines are in all the best gardens, but they take management — or before you know it, your beautiful vine will be attempting to dominate the world, not just your little corner of Eden.

I like clematis because of their beautiful flowers and their more restrained world view.

Mostly, they are content to only take over the mailbox.

Armand Clematis or Evergreen Clematis (C. armandii) is a bit more vigorous, but being a clematis, it can be controlled.

Armand clematis is one of about 300 species of herbaceous or woody vines in the buttercup family found scattered across the northern hemisphere. This species, native in wide sections of southern and eastern China, is unusual in that it is evergreen and very early blooming.

Vines can grow 15-20 feet

By: Gerald Klingaman, Retired Extension Horticulturist - Ornamentals 5-7 inches long.

The intrepid French missionary leaves are shiny and dark and botanist who traveled green when mature but extensively throughout flushed with copper while China after the Opium young. Like other clema- Wars and first brought the tis, they climb by twisting existence of the panda to their petioles around sup- the attention to the world. port. They cannot climb a He collected specimens in blank wall but climb steel 1885 for botanical identififences easily, can find pur- cation but cultivation did chase on a rough textured not happen until 1900, tree trunk and are good at when E. H. Wilson collectscrambling across the top ed it for the English nursof garden shrubs. ery for which he worked.

Evergreen clematis flow- It did not make it to the ers appear in late winter United States until 1934, around the time that for- when U.S. Department of sythia and quince bloom. Agriculture’s Bureau of Flowering continues for Plant Introduction brought about a month. The flow- it in. ers typically are white, Evergreen clematis is a mildly fragrant and to two lovely plant but it is only and a half inches across, reliably hardy in zones 7-9. and produced in large I have tried it in showy panicles.

Pink Fayetteville but it did not forms are known but are survive winter. Its stem less common. Coiled seed hardiness is probably heads appear in June. somewhere around 0ºF, long, but because it blooms ing.

Armand clematis is but if plants are well estabon old wood from the preIt has leathery, comvious summer, size can be pound leaves with three named for Pere Armand lished they can survive an easily controlled by prun- elongate leaflets that grow David (1826-1900), the occasional freeze back —

but of course, all blooms will be lost for that year.

Clematis grow and flower best when the roots are in rich, evenly moist, welldrained soil and the top is in the sun. Neutral to alkaline pH is not a requirement. Early spring blooming clematis are the easiest to prune because they can be pruned just as any spring blooming shrub. As soon as flowering ends, prune them back as severely as needed to control growth or achieve the desired size. Any late season pruning will remove flower buds for the spring display.

For more information about horticulture or to see other Plant of the Week columns, visit Extension's Web site, www.uaex.edu, or contact your county extension agent. The Cooperative Extension Service is part of the U of A Division of Agriculture.

EACC PR - EACC Presents Ragtime the Musical on April 22 Forrest CityEast Arkansas Community College presents the national tour of Ragtime at the EACC Fine Arts Center on Friday, April 22nd at 7:30 p.m. The Tony Award® winning musical production will culminate the Fine Arts Center’s 2015-2016 performance season. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Monday, March 7th at 10:00 a.m.

At the dawn of a new century, everything is changing, and anything is possible. Ragtime returns to the road in an all new touring production that Bloomberg News hails as “explosive, thrilling and nothing short of a masterpiece.” Set in turn of the century New York, the stories of an upper-class wife, a determined Jewish immigrant, and a daring young Harlem musician unfold, and all three are united by their desire and belief in a brighter tomorrow. Their compelling stories are set to theatre’s richest and most glorious Tony Award® winning score.

Winning awards for Best Book and Best Musical Score, the 13-time Tony

Award® nominated musical is a timeless celebration of life, what it could and should be.

The Hollywood Reporter declared Ragtime as “one of the best musicals of recent decades.” The celebrated score includes “Wheels of a Dream,” “Back to Before,” and the title song, “Ragtime.”

Directed and Choreographed by Tony® nominated Marcia Milgrom Dodge and produced by Phoenix Entertainment, Ragtime features a book by Terrence McNally, music

by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and is based on E.L. Doctorow’s best-selling

1975 novel, Ragtime. The novel won the National Book Critics Circle award and sold 4.5 million copies.

Doctorow’s best-selling and award-winning Ragtime novel became a film in 1981, and the Broadway musical was produced in 1998. The original Broadway production of Ragtime ran for

834 performances.

In 2009, a Broadway revival received rapturous reviews, and Phoenix Entertainment’s touring production of Ragtime is currently appearing throughout North America.

Phoenix Entertainment celebrates seventeen years of artistic excellence and

remains a revered international theatrical producing and management enterprise dedicated to the development, production, and presentation of topnotch Broadway musicals and family entertainment throughout North America and beyond.

Founded by Stephen Kane and Michael McFadden, Phoenix Entertainment has delivered thousands of performances of over 100 live productions on four continents. Past touring productions include Rock of Ages, Camelot, The Color Purple, Grease starring Frankie Avalon, The King and I, 42nd Street, Phantom of the Opera, Smokey Joe’s Café, Sesame Street Live, and more.

Tickets for the musical Ragtime are $39 and go on sale Monday, March 7th at 10:00 a.m. Tickets may be purchased online at www.eacc.edu, by calling 870-633-4480, ext. 352, or in person at the Fine Arts Center Ticket Office.

Group discounts are available and save 20%. The EACC Fine Arts Center is located at 1700 Newcastle Road in Forrest City, just off Interstate 40.

Livestock, gardening and more on the agenda for upcoming homesteading conference

By Ryan McGeeney U of A System Division of Agriculture March 18, 2016 RISON, Ark. — Raised bed gardening, cane berries, herbs, needlecraft, small livestock and other topics are scheduled for educational sessions at the South Arkansas Homesteading Conference in Rison.

The conference is scheduled for April 8-9 at the Pioneer Village, 200 Yaney St. in Rison.

The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service and the Cleveland County Herald are teaming up for the third year in a row to present this conference dedicated to teaching skills needed for a self-sufficient, sustainable lifestyle.

Gates open at 4 p.m.

Friday, April 8, and admission is free. The Rison Community Garden, located at the Pioneer Village, will have an open house to allow visitors to see some growing trials that are underway. The garden is made up of 27 beds, some of which are dedicated solely to growing trials.

In addition, the garden also features a do-it-yourself 18-by-30 foot “hoop house” that allows backyard and small farm gardeners to extend their growing season. Seven of the 27 beds are located inside the hoop house.

“Our emphasis is always on finding affordable ways to help people produce more of their own food, whether its in their back-

yard in the suburbs or out in the country,” said conference organizer Britt Talent of Rison.

Les Walz, staff chair for the Cleveland County Extension Office, oversees the growing trials in the Rison community. He will be on site April 8 to answer questions. Walz is currently conducting growing trials to see how various crops react to an extended growing season using the unheated hoop house.

Friday evening, the Friends of Pioneer Village will be hosting a “Beans & Greens” fundraiser supper beginning at 5 p.m. to help support restoration efforts of the historic buildings that make up the Village.

The cost of the meal is $7.

Friday’s agenda also includes a vendor expo, demonstrations and two educational sessions: “Chicken Tractor Design Concepts” and “Making a Wild Elderberry Folk Remedy.”

Gates will open at 9 a.m.

Saturday, April 9, with educational sessions beginning at 10 a.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for youth ages 7-17; and free for children age 6 and under.

Session topics include developing healthy garden soil, herbs, natural beekeeping, needlecraft, tomato grafting, raised beds, homesteading cow, growing cane berries, small ruminants (goats/sheep), homestead enterprises (revenue opportunities), and preserving heirloom recipes.

In addition, there will also be youth activities throughout the day and ongoing demonstrations and displays on blacksmithing, Dutch oven cooking, poultry, needlecraft, sheep and more.

For more information, visit the Arkansas Homesteading Conference on Facebook or

http://www.arkansashomesteader.com/. Conference organizer, Britt Talent, can be reached at (870) 3256412 or by email at contact@clevelandcountyherald.com.

The Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of race, color,

sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers all its

Extension and Research programs and services without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Lady Hornets beat Stuttgart 9-7 7 in lone game last week

By David Hoover The Lady Hornets built a 9-1 lead on the class 4A Ricebirds then held on for dear life as the home team tried to mount a comeback. Thankfully, that didn't happen and Hazen improved its record to 5-2 on the season.

The teams were scoreless after one inning with both teams getting a single base runner aboard.

In the second, however, Hazen put two runners on base with a hit batsman and a dropped third strike. Both runners later scored on a wild pitch and another dropped third strike. Hazen threatened to score more when Sydney Bateman doubled to put runners on second and third but a fly ball out ended the inning with the Hornets up 2-0.

Stuttgart coaxed two walks and combined them with a Hornet fielding error to score their first run in the bottom of the second. But, Allie Burroughs struck out the

side to keep the Ricebirds from scoring more and a 2-1 lead.

In the third, the Hornets scored two more runs on a couple of fielding errors by Stuttgart, a stolen base and a run scoring double by Payton Fought to push the margin to 3 runs at 4-1. The Lady Ricebirds loaded the bases in the third on three walks but came up empty when Burroughs struck out the last batter on three pitches. Both sides went down in order in the fourth inning and the game moved to the fifth with Hazen still holding a 4-1 lead. That's when the Hornet bats came to life.

Elizabeth Foot led off the top of the fifth with a single to left, followed by a single to right by Abby Rounsavall that scored Foot.

Sadie Shuck reached base on an error by the catcher and Burroughs walked to load the bases with nobody out. After a strike out, Fought drove in two runs

with a single to right field and the Hornets led 7-1.

Pinch runner Lamondra Pickney and Fought both scored on consecutive ground balls that were mishandled by the Stuttgart defense before Foot popped out to end the inning. Stuttgart wasted a leadoff double in their half of the inning and Hazen carried a 9-1 lead to the sixth inning.

The Hornets stranded two runners in the top of the inning but had to feel good about an 8 run lead with only 6 outs to go. In the bottom of the sixth, the strike zone began shrinking for Burroughs and she walked the first two batters. After a ground ball out and another walk, the Ricebirds got a 2-run single to right before the Hornets could get the last two outs. The lead still looked safe at 9-3 with only one inning left.

A leadoff single by Chase Wiggins was wasted when she was forced out at second base and

the next two batters went down swinging on strike three and a pop out to shortstop. In the last of the seventh the shrinking strike zone continued to give Burroughs fits. A leadoff walk, a stolen base and an error plated a quick run for Stuttgart.

Burroughs struck out the next batter but another walk preceded a double and a ground ball to make it a 9-5 game with two outs. Two more walks and a fielding error by the Hornet outfield pushed two more runs across before the final strike out finally ended the rally. Fought led all batters with two base hits and three RBI's and Burroughs pitched all seven innings, throwing 179 pitches and striking out 15 batters while allowing only three hits but 13 walks.

Next on the schedule is a game on Monday March 28 against class 3A Mayflower at Sims Park in Hazen. GO HORNETS!

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