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Community Events Calendar Thursday - Friday March 3-4

Woodland Ownership Workshop for Women, 4H Center, Ferndale

Thursday March 3

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

Saturday March 5

Hazen Masonic Lodge Scholarship Breakfast at 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Monday March 7

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

Tuesday March 8

Quorum Court Meeting at Des Arc at 6:00 p.m. 10th Grade Dinner and Auction at Hazen Community Center, Dinner and Silent Auction from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Live Auction starts at 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday March 9

PAT Training at Prairie County Fairgrounds at 9:00 a.m.

Thursday March 10

GFWC Elsie McCain Club at Murry’s Restaurant, Caroyln Brakensiek, hostess, at 6:00 p.m. Free in Christ Substance Abuse Problems Meeting at 6:00 p.m. at DeValls Bluff Gym DeValls Bluff City Council Meeting at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall Hazen Masonic Lodge at Lodge Hall, at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday March 13

Daylight Savings Time Bgins - Forward Clocks 1 hour before going to bed on Saturday

Monday March 14

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

Tuesday March 15

PC Master Gardeners at BancorpSouth, Hazen at 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday March 16

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

Thursday March 17

ST. PATRICK'S’ DAY Free in Christ Substance Abuse Problems Meeting at 6:00 p.m. at DeValls Bluff Gym Hazen City Council Meeting at 6:00 p.m.

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Hazen/DeValls Bluff, Prairie County, Arkansas

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

School Board recognizes Rogers for completed hours, rehires Belford as Superintendent 2017-2 2018 The Hazen School Board held their regular business meeting on Monday, February 22 at 6:00 p.m. in the High School Library. Those in attendance were Superintendent Nanette Belford; Secretary Cindy Ciganek; Board Members - Freddie Rogers, Sandra Penn, Richard Ingle, David Strohl, David Williams and Vicki Skarda; Terri TaylorRollins, Debbie Carlyle, Elementary Assistant Principal Rachel Wheeler and High School Principal Roxanne Bradow. After the meeting was called to order and a Quorum was established; Ingle opened the meeting with a prayer. The board approved the minutes of January Regular Meeting. The District Treasurer Warrants #21926-22042 and #41309-41418, Activity and Athletic Checks #75216-75275 and Cafeteria Warrants #81320-81325 was approved. ACTION ITEMS The Superintendent's recommendation to pay ASBA Workers' Compensation Trust $7,998.00 renewal premium for the January 1 December 31, 2016 was approved. The Superintendent's recommendation to pay T & M Truck Repair $8,125.92 for engine overhaul on bus #9 was approved. There were no bids due to the repair being an emergency service. Belford said that once the bus has been towed, it was best to have it repaired at that location than re-towed or moved. The Superintendent's recommendation to pay Reading and Language

Arts Centers $13,145.00 for 11-Phonics 1st Kits and 3 days of teacher Professional Development from Title I funds was approved. There were no bids due to this being provided by a single source provider. Skarda asked if the Phonics could be used with Pre-K teachers, lead teachers, as well. Belford asked Wheeler to check into it. Training will be conducted on campus in Hazen. INFORMATION ITEMS CPPC and PPC had nothing to report for this last month. Wheeler reported the latest events with Elementary since Tiffany Glover, Elementary Principal, was unable to attend. Wheeler stated that in February, the 3rd5th grade teachers were sent to a Co-Op for the ACT Aspire Training in both Math and Literacy. They had Leasha Hayes from the Co-Op come to the school to work with their K-5th grade teachers on Response to Intervention. Kristina Godfrey with the Arkansas Attorney General's office came to speak to the 6th-8th grade students about internet safety including cyber bulling, sexting, and internet predators. The P.T.O. sponsored a field trip to Altitude Trampoline Park and Cici's Pizza for our students in 4th-8th grade who scored either proficient or advanced in both areas (Math/Literacy) on the PARCC test last spring. They had 41 students attend that trip. On that same day the students who were either proficient or advanced in

Prairie County, AR Primary Election Results March 1, 2016 **Unofficial Results**

SUMMARY REPORT STATISTICS Votes, Percent Ballots Cast - Total 2,402 Ballots Cast Democratic - 1,298, 54.04% Ballots Cast Republican - 1,100, 45.80% Ballots Cast Nonpartisan - 4, .17% DEMOCRATIC Presidential Candidates Marin J. O Malley - 51, 4.73% John Wolfe - 33, 3.06% Roque "Rocky" De La Fuente - 20, 1.85% Bernie Sanders - 385, 35.63% James Valentine - 32, 2.97% Hillary Clinton - 558, 51.71% Sheriff/Collector James "Jim" Hambric 238, 18.84% Rick Hickman 1,025, 81.16% Treasurer Tamara Dabney 736, 60.18% Becky Johnson - 487, 39.82% Justice of Peace District #3 Mary Sue Roe - 84, 56.76% Judy Hinson - 64, 43.24% Unopposed Democratic Candidates For - 1,024, 100.00% REPUBLICAN Presidential Candidates Ted Cruz - 466, 42.52% John R. Kaisch - 11, 1.00% Marion Rubio - 230, 20.99% Rick Santorum - 1,

.09% Gov. Chris Christie - 1, .09% Donald J. Trump - 326, 29.74% Lindsay Graham - 2, .18% Mike Huckabee - 9, .82% Ben Carson - 44, 4.01% Rand Paul - 2, .18% Bobby Jindal - 0 Jeb Bush - 3, .27% Carly Fiornia - 1, .09% US Senate Curtis Coleman - 280, 26.85% Senator John Boozman 763, 73.15% Prairie County/Circuit Clerk Vanessa Peters - 231, 24.29% Phillip Mapps - 240, 25.24% Rhonda Cheshier 480, 50.47% Unopposed Republican Candidates For - 769, 100.00% NON-PARTISAN State Supreme Court Chief Justice Position 1 State Supreme Court Justice Courtney Goodson - 1,007, 46.84% Judge Dan Kemp 1,143, 53.16% State Supreme Court Associate Position 5 Judge Shawn A. Womack 1,281, 63.35% Clark W. Mason - 741, 36.65% State District Court District 23 Division 2 Phyllis Worley - 910, 42.92% Judge Mark Derrick - 1.210, 57.08 Unopposed Nonpartisan Judicial Candidates FOR - 1,718, 100.00%

Belford presenting Rogers with his plaque. only one area received of the ACT. Bradow and popcorn and a drink along Taylor-Rollins attended a with an extra recess. All CET advisor meeting. the students in 4th-8th They are trying to get grade were given an extra businesses involved, a big recess for all their hard Regional Meeting will be work on the PARCC test. held soon. She said they The P.T.O. are also work- are going to talk to Cabot ing on plans to reward and Searcy area to see 2nd-3rd grade students for how it works in their their performance on the areas. She said students IOWA test last spring. The are will be needing the Jr. High Quiz Bowl team soft skills - show up for sponsored by Mrs. work, not be tardy. She Tammie Lee finished 2nd passed out the upcoming in the 2A State. The month's calendar, Student Council Baseball and Softball Representatives have Schedules. Williams asked been coming over from Bradow about the ACT. the High School to do She said that the State anti-bullying lessons. So decided since students far they have completed have to use the ACT to Pre-K and Kindergarten. get in college, then stuThey will be doing 1st, dents need to be testing 2nd and 3rd grades this on the ACT. She said the week. The FFA with Ms. students will be taking Echo Dickson will be the ACT Aspire in 3rd planning to do a rotation through 10th Grade. The with our 8th grade stu- State will pay for all 11th dents on February 23 to Graders to take the ACT introduce them to FFA at Hazen School District and what it is all about. in the Gymnamsium. She On February 26, the Jr. announced that Echo Beta Club will go with Dickson received a grant Lee and Mr. Hutson to for $500 from Farm UALR to the AR Stem Bureau. She turned the Festival. The only thing floor to Taylor-Rollins to scheduled in March is the discuss about the other P a r e n t / T e a c h e r grants they have applied Conferences and Spring for, but will not hear anyBreak. thing until April. TaylorBradow proudly Rollins discussed the announced that the Math- teacher orientation proA-Thon participants gram that has had 37 sturaised $4750. She stated dents being tutored in the that the High School had High School by High their Financial Aid Night School students. There in February. Students have been a lot of Jr. and spoke to Senator Sr.'s that have been volJonathan Dismang at the unteering. Bradow said State Capital and held that is one thing that jobs money from the and schools look for is volTreasurer's Office. She unteerism. The students said that they are fixing will be volunteering at to have Juniors take the the Methodist Church to ACT and the state is pay- hand out commodities and ing for it. They are work- the football players and ing on the infrastructure cheerleaders have also

volunteered to load/unload Elementary students. She said she was very proud of the students for volunteering. Belford presented Freddie Rogers a plague as Master Board Member for earning at least 50 hours of board development training, Arkansas School Boards Association 2015. Belford said that she will have to meet with PPC to discuss the upcoming year's school calendar. She said that the ACT infrastructure trial in the gym will consist of tarping the gym floor, placing desks and using WiFi. She said that yes the students will be in their own environment, but it is on computer. She said that they are doing research and will have to get used to the program. She said that students will start taking the ACT Aspire which will get the students used to it by the 11th grade instead of taking the Benchmark and PARCC test. She said that Elementary will still take the IOWA test (1st and 2nd) and the Qualls Assessment. She passed out the Basketball Regional Tournament Brackets for 2A East Boys and Girls to the board. She has been working the last 2-3 weeks, hitting hard to get ready for the tournament. She said school was dismissing at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday Friday and the people should start showing up around 3:00 p.m. She discussed the brackets for each day and stated that the Hazen Police Department was going to help with security at the Tournament. People are to enter through the side doors when purchasing tickets so it won't be confusing with the concession stand line. There will be 3 to 4 officers on patrol each night. She said that Coach Besancon was stocking up the concession stand for the tournament. PERSONNEL The board went into an executive session at 6:32 p.m. to discuss the Superintendent Evaluation; at 6:39 p.m. Belford was asked to join the board in the executive session. The board returned at 7:37 p.m., Skarda made the motion to extend Belford's contract to 2017-2018. After no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m. The next school board meeting will be Monday, March 28 at 6:00 p.m. in High School Library.

Quorum Court holds emergency meeting, appoints County Clerk By Lisa Mills Prairie County Quorum Court held an emergency meeting February 29th. Present at the meeting were Judge Mike Skarda, Secretariat Sharon Brown, Attorney Tim Isaac and Justices Bobby Willeford, Eddie Ciganek, Matthew Sterling, Mary Sue Roe, Ronnie Eans, Buddy Sims, Doyle Sullins and Lawrence Holloway. Due to the resignation of County Clerk Vanessa Peters on February 17th, the court was required to appoint an acting clerk before the election on March 1st to certify the election results. Attorney Isaac read a resolution declaring and filling the vacancy of the County Clerk. The resolution was passed. Justice Holloway recommended that current Deputy Clerk Rebecca Hayley be appointed as the acting clerk. Justice Buddy Sims asked Judge Skarda if Hayley would accept the appointment

and if anyone else was interested in the appointment. Judge Skarda said that Hayley would accept the appointment and no one else who is qualified was interested. He said that current Secretariat Sharon Brown, who is currently fulfilling the duties of the clerk, does not want the position but is willing to continue helping in the clerk's office part-time for the remainder of 2016. Former County Clerk Janell Taylor, who was recently hired to help in the clerk's office, is not interested in the position but is also willing to continue working part-time for the remainder of 2016. Deputy Clerk Rhonda Cheshire, who is running for the office of County Clerk is not eligible for the position because she is a candidate. Justice Matt Sterling asked how Hayley's increase in pay from Deputy Clerk to County Clerk would be covered and if the money is avail-

able to keep all the current employees in the Clerk's office. Justice Holloway explained that the current budget covers the pay for all the employees including the increase for Hayley. The only position not in the current budget is the part-time position Sharon Brown will hold after her position as Secretariat ends when Hayley becomes acting County Clerk. Holloway said there is money in the Recorder's fund to cover any extra expense but with all the changes that will take place in everyone's salary it all comes out okay. Judge Skarda asked Attorney Isaac if the court had to set the salary now for Hayley, if appointed and he said no it could wait until the regular meeting in March. The Court did unanimously appoint Rebecca Hayley as acting County & Circuit Clerk for the remainder of 2016. Hayley will assume her duties effective March 1st.

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Obituaries Cheryl Carruth Cheryl K. Vaughn Ca r r u t h found peace February 20, 2016. Born July 4, 1956 to Glenn and Virginia Vaughn, Cheryl's love of music formed in her youth. She obtained her music degree from UALR after turning 40, taught music and was music director at the Clarendon Methodist Church. Not even the cancer she fought for 8 years could silence her angelic voice. Survivors are, husband David, daughter Tiffany (Bland) Coe, grandsons, Nathan, Paul Daniel and Hudson Coe, of Clarendon; mother, Virginia Laughlin, sisters Debbie Vaughn and Phyllis (Richard) Roberts of Springdale, brother Rick Vaughn of Fort Smith and a host of dear friends. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at Clarendon First United Methodist Church followed by a service of celebration at 2:00 p.m. Services in Springdale will be 1:00PM at the Springdale Methodist Church followed by burial in White house Cemetery near Elkins.

Dikina Hoelzeman Dikina Daun LaCotts Hoelzeman, age 48, of DeWitt died February 21, 2016. She was born October 10, 1967 in Stuttgart to Ralph Sidney LaCotts and Hope Jones LaCotts Emerson. Her father preceded her in death. She was an elementary school teacher and a Member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church of Stuttgart. Survivors include her children: Jordon Hoelzeman, Bethani Hoelzeman and Abby Hoelzeman all of DeWitt; parents, Joe and Hope Emerson; brothers: Deuce LaCotts and Bart LaCotts of DeWitt, Jessie Emerson of Farmington, Tyler Emerson of Springdale; sisters: Lauren Hook of McKinney, TX, Kelli Koen of DeWitt and Summer Boyd of Bethel Heights. A memorial service will be held Friday, February 26th at First United Methodist Church with interment at DeWitt Cemetery by Essex Funeral Home, DeWitt. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home.

Vickie Fortner Vickie Lynn Fortner, 60, of Stuttgart passed away Thursday,

February 25, 2016, at her home. Vickie was born June 13, 1955, in Stuttgart to Charles Lonnie and Jewel Floyd Hodges. She was a graduate of Stuttgart High School and a homemaker. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church and active in the church’s choir. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Lonnie Hodges; her husband, Raymond Boyce Fortner; and stepfather, William Shores. Survivors are her two children, Raymond Dee Fortner and Vickie Beatrice Fortner, both of Stuttgart; her mother, Jewell Hodges Shores of Stuttgart; two brothers, Richard Randall “Randy” Hodges of Roe and David Ray Hodges of Lonoke; and one sister, Evelyn Lorene Hodges of Wilmar. Funeral services, officiated by Bro. Gregg Greenway, are 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Southside Baptist Church with burial in Lone Tree Cemetery. Visitation is 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Monday at Turpin Funeral Home. Her family requests memorials be made to Southside Baptist Church, P.O. Box 424, Stuttgart, Ark. 72160.

Kathryn Lancaster Kathryn Lancaster, 91, of Carlisle, Ark. departed this life Thursday, February 18, 2016 at her home. She was born in Pontotoc, Miss. on June 17, 1925 the daughter of John Wesley and Thelma Lancaster. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Wednesday at Harrisburg Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Jackson's Funeral Home.

Henry Jones Henry Arnold Jones, age 87, of H e b e r S p r i n g s passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2016. Mr. Jones was born September 28, 1928 in Clarendon, AR a son to Henry Ethel Jones and Alma Bell McKenzie Jones. Mr. Jones was retired from United States Navy after 26 years. At the age of 17 he entered the Navy stayed 2 years got out and went to Arkansas Tech for 3 years. The military called him back into active duty during the Korean conflict. He served in a submarine service in the field of electronics. After his discharge he lived a very

short time on the west coast then he moved to Little Rock in 1973. He is preceded in death by his parents: twin brother and sister: Horace Jones and Doris Jones Smith. He is survived by brother: Bert Jones and wife Opal of Heber Springs; Sister: Katherine Carter and husband Larry of Blackwell; several nieces and nephews. Graveside Services 1:00PM, Friday, February 26, 2016 at Heber Springs City Cemetery. Arrangements are by Bob Neal and Sons Funeral Home #5 Bruce St. Morrilton, AR 72110.

Michael Stewart Michael Shaun Stewart, 36, of Lonoke passed away February 23, 2016. He worked at L and L F r e i g h t Brokers and was a member of the Assembly of God Church and Lawson Hunting Club. He enjoyed spending time with his family, and his laugh will be especially missed. He is survived by his parents, Doyle and Shirley Stewart; brother, Doyle Allen Stewart (Dawn); son, Phillip Dillon; grandmother, Annie Mae Langley; niece and nephew; Lauran and Dalton Stewart; and numerous extended family. Michael was preceded in death by his grandparents, O.D. and Bessie Stewart and grandfather, Loyd Langley. Graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Friday, February 26 at May Cemetery, Houston, Arkansas. The family received friends from 6: to 8 p.m. Thursday, February 25 at SmithNorth Little Rock Funeral Home.

Reah Lee Bracewell Reah Lee Hoskyn Bracewell, 82, of Stuttgart passed away Friday, February 26, 2016, at Baptist HealthLittle Rock. Mrs. Bracewell was born March 21, 1933, in Almyra, Ark., to Fred and Martha Hoyer Hoskyn who preceded her in death. She was a 1954 graduate of St. Vincent’s Nursing School and had worked as a registered nurse at Stuttgart Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Grand Avenue United Methodist Church. Survivors are her husband, Fletcher Bracewell; two sons, David

Legal Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PRAIRIE COUNTY, ARKANSAS (SOUTHERN DISTRICT) PROBATE DIVISION - 3RD DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF NO. 59SPR-16-3 ALICE ROSEL FOOT, DECEASED NOTICE LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 966 Toll Road, DeValls Bluff, AR 72041 DATE OF DEATH: December 20, 2015 An instrument dated April 29, 2010 was on the 8th day of February, 2016 admitted to probate

as the Last Will and Testament of the abovenamed decedent and the undersigned has been appointed Executor thereunder. Contest of the probate of the will can be effected only by filing a petition within the time provided by law. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, properly verified, to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate. All claims for injury or death

caused by the negligence of the decedent shall also be filed 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 2nd day of March, 2016. Kenneth W. Foot, Executor By: Tom Baxter FRIDAY, ELDREDGE & CLARK, LLP 400 West Capitol Ave., Suite 2000 Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-3522 (501) 370-1599 Attorneys for the Estate

Calvary Men's Fellowship will host a

BBQ Fundraising Meal benefiting the Michael Lawman Family on Saturday, March 5th from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Family Life Center. Dine in or carry out. Donations only.

Bracewell and wife Robin of Stuttgart and Bill Bracewell and wife Paula of Hot Springs; three grandsons, Cameron Bracewell and Zachary Bracewell of Jonesboro and Tristan Bracewell of Hot Springs; and two sisters, Shirley McCracken of Tennessee and Dorothy Cleghorn of Missouri. Funeral services, officiated by the Rev. David A. Moore, were 10:00 a.m. Monday at Grand Avenue United Methodist Church with burial following in Lone Tree Cemetery by Turpin Funeral Home of Stuttgart. Visitation was at 9:00 - 10:00 at the church.

Clara Lucille Moritz Clara Lucille Henderson Moritz, 92, of Stuttgart, widow of Herbert Carl Moritz, passed away Friday, February 26, 2016, at Baptist Health-Stuttgart. Lucille was born July 24, 1923, in the Sunshine Community in Arkansas County to Alonzo J. and Mary Effie Bigham Henderson. She was employed for over 20 years at the Stuttgart Shoe Factory and in later years was a caregiver for many people in Stuttgart. She was an avid gardener and member of First Methodist Church in Humphrey. Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Carla Ann Moritz Etter; a sister, Thelma Black; and brothers, Leslie Henderson, Dale Henderson, Felton Henderson, A.J. Henderson Jr., Ralph Henderson and Woxie Randolph. Survivors are her daughter, Jeanette Erstine and husband Eddie of Stuttgart; four grandchildren, Dion Etter (Erica), Bret Erstine (Amy), Bart Erstine (Jennifer) and Brandee Weaver (Hunter); and eight great-grandchildren.. Funeral services were 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Turpin Funeral Home chapel with burial following in Lone Tree Cemetery. Visitation was 1:30-2:30 p.m. Sunday before the service.

Barbara Dudley Barbara Dudley , 63, passed February 24, 2016. Visitation: Saturday, February 27, 2016 5 p.m.-6 p.m. Integrity Funeral Home, 206 W. Washington, Stuttgart, Ark. and Funeral Service at 2

Public Notices Pursuant to the provisions of Act 364 of 2013, Martin's Mini Storage, Hwy 70, will sell the following personal property, Thursday, March 10, 2016 to satisfy liens: Units 1, 10, 27, 29, 31, 39, 52, 53, 87, 88, 89 & 135. Member 2015

p.m., Turning Point Ministry, 409 E. Michigan St., Stuttgart, Ark. Officiating: Pastor Earnestine Thomas. Personal care entrusted to: Integrity Funeral Home. 870-672-7221. Al/Philomena Allen owners.

Keith Glover Keith Michael Glover, 65 of Austin, b o r n September 29, 1950, passed away February 24, 2016. He is preceded in death by his father Joe D. Glover and nephews Joe Glover and JR Glover. Survivors include his mother Nina Carter, brothers Wayne Glover and Charlie Carter, sister Teresa Conder and nephew Jason Glover. A memorial service will be held 10:00 am, Saturday, February 27, 2016 at Boyd Funeral Home Chapel.

Joy Rush Joy Dian Buerkle Richmond Rush, 63, of Stuttgart, Ark., won her fight w i t h Multiple Sclerosis on Feb. 27, 2016. She was born in Stuttgart, Ark., April 22, 1952 to the late Edward Paul (Eddie) Buerkle and Juanita Travis Buerkle Henderson. Survivors include her husband, Ken Rush of Stuttgart; son, Tyler Edward Richmond (Niki) of North Little Rock; brothers, Edward Paul (Burk) Buerkle (Sharon) of Maumelle and J. Travis Buerkle of England; grandchildren, Nathaniel Paul Richmond of North Little Rock; nephews and nieces: Rebecca Buerkle of Little Rock, Adam Buerkle (Stephanie) of Rogers, Chris Foster of Hot Springs, and Brooke Foster of Maumelle. Joy attended Stuttgart High School. She was a member of the Rice

Landers Choral Group and a member of the D.B.S. Sorority. She attended UCA in Conway and she worked for years in the family drug store as a bookkeeper. Throughout her life, Joy lived by her deep love and belief in the Lord. She was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Stuttgart, Ark. Joy's most cherished moments were spent with family, friends, and her beloved cats. She was always the life of the party, lighting up the room with her smile. To know her was to love her. She will be missed. A celebration of Joy's life will be March 3, 2016 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 209 S. Grand Ave.,Stuttgart, AR 72160. The eulogy will be given by her brother E.P. (Burk) Buerkle and Pastor Glenn Larson. Visitation will be at 1 p.m. in the fellowship hall. The memorial began at 2 p.m. in the church sanctuary. Memorials: Multiple Sclerosis Society, 1100 North University, Suite 255, Little Rock, AR 72209, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 209 S. Grand Ave, Stuttgart, AR 72160, Humane Society-Pulaski County 14600 Colonel Glenn Rd., Little Rock, AR 72210. Charity of donors choice. Arrangements made by Wilson Robison Funeral Home, England, Ark. Private burial will be in Lutheran/Buerkle Cemetery, Stuttgart, Ark.

Shantay Mitchell Shantay Mitchell of Stuttgart, passed February 18, 2016. Funeral Services Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 1 p.m. at Victors Empowerment Center. Visitation will be held Friday, February 26, 2016 at Mt. Zion C.O.G.I.C from 5-7 p.m. Services entrusted to Relerford Funeral Home, 301 S. College Street, Stuttgart, Arkansas, (870)-672-8901.

10th Grade Dinner and Auction set for March 8 By Trilby Shelman It's that time of year again so mark your calendars and make plans to attend! The 10th grade class has been busy gathering donations to be auctioned off at their annual dinner and auction. This event will take place Tuesday, March 8th at the Hazen Community Center. Dinner and silent auction will be held from 5:00 - 6:30 and the live auction will begin at 7:00. Dinner will be chicken strips, fries, salad, roll, dessert and drink for $8.00 a plate, to-go plates will be available. The class is also selling chances to win a

$200.00 gift card to Farmer's Express, can be used on anything from food to fuel. The winner will be drawn the night of the auction, you do not have to be present to win. Raffle tickets are 1 ticket for $1.00 or 6 tickets for $5.00. You may purchase your dinner tickets and/or your raffle tickets in advance from any 10th grade class member or class parent, tickets will be available at the door as well. All proceeds from this event go to benefit the Class of 2018 prom fund. Please make plans to come out and help support our kids.

Hazen School Menu MARCH 7-11, 2016

Elementary students do not have the sandwich line option. **Menus are subject to change without notice** Hot Line

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Hazen Study Club Sports the Red, White and Blue at meeting By Gloria Strohl The Hazen Study Club meeting was held Monday night, February 22, at 6:30 in the BanCorp South Community room. Hostesses were Beverly Wood and Gloria Strohl. A patriotic theme greeted guests upon entry with a barrage of red, white and blue. The banquet table was covered in white with red and blue banners striping the center line. Red plates, flag themed napkins and a goody bag stuffed with red, white and blue candies and a small American flag marked each serving place. The centerpiece featured two large American flags raised in the midst of a horizontal bouquet of red roses, interspersed with bluebonnet flowers. This was surrounded by short blue vases, each holding a bouquet of red and white carnations and a small American flag. The buffet table was also covered in blue and centered with a bear family dressed in patriotic red, white and blue. (This had belonged to Shirley Rogers, a deceased club member who has been gone twelve years but is always fondly remembered by Hazen Study Club! In fact, hardly a meeting is held that her name is not mentioned!) Behind the bear family a glitzy red mesh cascade featured an American flag and a patriotic plaque inscribed with “Proud to be an American”. A crystal vase holding two large American flags and backlit with a flashing red and blue light sat on one end of the buffet table and a patriotic plaque printed

Hazen Cemetery Donations IN MEMORY OF: Marion Phifer By: Billy & Nona Gail Booth, Eugene & Meg Miller, Donna Watson, Phyllis Edge, Johnny Larkan IN MEMORY OF: Livesay, Ray & Marshall Families By: Sarah Grantham Upkeep: Robert & Vicki Hornbeck Donations are greatly appreciated and may be mailed to: Hazen Cemetery P.O; Box 92 HAZEN, Ar. 72064

Beverly Wood, left, and Louise Mangum with “Give me liberty or not many residents were give me death” was on the involved. It was suggested that time of party be opposing end. Gloria Strohl opened the changed to 10:00 a.m., meeting. She stated, “This instead of 2:00 p.m., being an election year - we because of resident’s nap all should take note of this time conflict. Beverly also scripture - II Chronicles reported visiting with Mrs. 7:14 ‘If my people who are Betty Blaylock. She said called by my name will Mrs. Betty was glad to see humble themselves and her and they talked for pray and seek my face and quite a while. Carolyn turn from their wicked Marek shared a note from ways, then I will hear Cathy Rogers Gates with from heaven and will for- an enlargement of our give their sins and heal “beautiful” Christmas pictheir land.’” Beverly Wood ture of us in our Santa then gave the invocation hats and telling us how and invited everyone to much Shirley had loved enjoy the buffet of Chicken being a part of Hazen and Rice, Study Club! It was quite a Vegetable/Fruit/Dip tray, coincidence that something chips, Angle Food Cake, of Shirley’s was part of the Patriotic Poke Cake, table decor. Reviewing the list of projbrownies, strawberries and ects, Connie Swaim noted blueberries. President Louise that the Dolly Parton Mangum called the meet- Imagination Library had ing to order and ten mem- been in the paper the prebers answered roll call vious week and was still in with “something you were need of sponsors. Gloria first to do”. This was in Strohl made a motion that reference to George Hazen Study Club make a to the Washington’s birthday and contribution he being our first U.S. Margaret Fisher Literacy President. Minutes of Council to help continue January meeting were the Prairie County chapread by Gloria Strohl and ter. Motion was seconded approved. Donna Coleman by Marilyn Burroughs and gave the treasurer’s report. motion carried. President Louise In old business - Beverly reported that she had gone Mangum reminded everyto the Hazen Nursing one that March is our last Home Birthday Party, but regular meeting and time

Gloria Strohl

Loom Knitting Workshop held at Lower White River Museum State Park

By Monica F. Smith A loom knitting workshop was held Saturday, February 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lower White River Museum State Park in Des Arc, Arkansas. Seven workshop participants learned about the history of loom knitting, and its connection to spool and rake knitting, before learning

to cast on, knit a flat stitch, and bind off on their handmade wooden looms. Lower White River Museum State Park hosts monthly workshops teaching variety of historic skills. For more information contact Monica Smith at Lower White River Museum State Park, 2009 Main

Street, Des Arc, AR 72040. Phone (870) 2563711 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.

for election of officers and suggested we all give thought to this. Beverly Wood gave a very interesting program about “George Washington”. We all knew he was the first President of the United States and is referred to as the father of our country, but she enlightened us about many other things about “George”. He was just George - no middle name born February 22, 1732 in Westmoreland County, Virginia. That was 284 years ago!! He was very athletic, he loved math and became a surveyor. His favorite food was peanut soup, he loved to dance and to farm. His wife’s name was Martha and they lived on their Mount Vernon, Virginia, farm home. He was a leader in the Revolutionary War that led to the Independence of the colonies from the British government. He was elected unanimously as the first President of the newly formed United States of America. He added “so help me God” to the inaugural oath of office and served two terms (eight years). A common fact attributed to George is a myth. He did not chop down his father’s cherry tree - but, if he had, he would have not lied about it. This myth was an analogy of his integrity. He was highly respected by his countrymen. An elementary student wrote this poem about George:

Beverly Wood “George Washington was the President of our land. He fought to keep us safe. He was a very brave man. We honor him today by waving flags up high. He was an honest man, he could not tell a lie!” Another folklore myth is that George threw a silver dollar across the Potomac River. This myth was probably borne from his athletic prowess, but it is only a myth. After his Presidency, he returned to his beloved Mount Vernon farm in March 1977. It is said he rode horseback across his farm every day. He introduced the mule to American agricultural. On a cold December day in 1799, Washington spent much of it inspecting the farm on horseback in a driving snowstorm. When he returned home, he hastily ate his supper in his wet clothes and then went to bed. The next morning, on December 13,

he awoke with a severe sore throat and became increasingly hoarse. He retired early, but awoke around 3 a.m. and told Martha that he felt sick. The illness progressed until he died late in the evening of December 14, 1799. The news of his death spread throughout the country, plunging the nation into a deep mourning. When the news of this death reached Europe, the British fleet paid tribute to his memory, and Napoleon ordered ten days of mourning. A statesman at his funeral service said George was first in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen. Entertainment was a “George Washington Word Scramble (prize won by Virginia Lisko) and a “Name That Patriotic Tune” (prize won by Connie Swaim). Meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.

Local Students Graduate from UofA FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The following local students graduated from the University of Arkansas following the Fall 2015 semester: GRADUATE LIST FALL 2015 Mary Coker of Stuttgart - Major: Psychology, College: Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, Degree: Bachelor of Arts Jacob Kerksieck of Stuttgart - Major: Law, College: School of Law, Degree: Juris Doctor Kimberly Robinson of Humphrey Major: Human Resource & Workforce Dev, College: College of Education and Health Professions, Degree: Master of Education Justin Carroll of Brinkley - Major: Agri Education Comm & Tech, College: Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, Degree: Bachelor of Science in Agricultural, Food & Life Sciences, Honors: Magna cum laude Andrea Dunlap of Brinkley - Major: Human Development & Family Sci, College: Bumpers College of Agricultural,

Food and Life Sciences, Degree: Bachelor of Science in Human Environmental Sciences Paula Stephens of Carlisle - Major: Nursing, College: College of Education and Health Professions, Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Jeremy Smith of Lonoke - Major: Nursing, College: College of Education and Health Professions, Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Sydney Mooney of Lonoke - Major: English, College: Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, Degree: Bachelor of Arts Ashley Griffith of Hazen - Major: Nursing, College: College of Education and Health Professions, Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Jonathan King of Hazen Major: Civil Engineering, College: College of Engineering, Degree: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering David Sites of Stuttgart, Major: Environmental Soil & Water Sci, College: Bumpers College of

Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, Degree: Bachelor of Science in Agricultural, Food & Life Sciences CHANCELLOR LIST - SPRING 2015 Jennifer Lorince of Stuttgart - Academic Plan: Communication Disorders (Pre-), College: College of Education and Health Professions, Level: Sophomore Emaly Newkirk of Stuttgart - Academic Plan: Communication Disorders (Pre-), College: College of Education and Health Professions, Level: Sophomore Tommy Inman of Carlisle - Academic Plan: Biology, College: Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, Level: Junior DEAN'S LIST SPRING 2015 Ashton Coleman of Stuttgart - Academic Plan: Accounting, College: Sam M. Walton College of Business, Level: Junior Tommy Inman of Carlisle - Academic Plan: Biology, College: Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, Level: Junior

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Moody received Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree On February 4, 2016 Jon Lucas Moody completed another milestone in his journey to receiving the DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) at Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine in Baton Rouge, with a

Lucas and his wife Emilee

Sr. High Band performed for residents

The Hazen High School Senior Band entertained the residents of Springbrook Health & Rehab on Thursday, February 25, 2016. The residents enjoyed variety of show tunes, popular music, and high school band favorites greatly. Rounds of applause and cheers of "play more" could be heard during the performance. Thank You to the Hazen High Band and Ms. Creasey. Photo courtesy of Amy Sisemore, Activity Director of SpringBrook Health & Rehab

New Books and DVDs at Prairie County Libraries The Prairie County Libraries have received a new shipment of books at the Hazen Public Library. The new books and DVDs are as followed: BOOKS Winter at the Door by Sarah Graves, The Girls She Left Behind by Sarah Graves, Orchard Grove by Vincent Zandri, The Midwifes Tale by Delia Parr, Until the Dawn by Elizabeth Camden, Cross Justice by James Patterson, The Midwifes Choice by Delia Parr, Midnight Sun by Jo Nesbo, Blue by Danielle Steel, Cometh the Hour by

Jeffrey Archer, The First Order by Jeff Abbott, Into the Fury by Kat Martin, Sophies Voice by Helen Hardt, The Wolves by Alex Berenson, The Dove Keepers by Alice Berenson, He Will Be My Ruin by K.A. Tucker, My Name is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout, Legend by David Goleman, Event by David Goleman, When Secrets Strike by Martha Perry, Against the Mark by Kat Martin, Against the Odds by Kat Martin, Missing Pieces by Heather Gudenkauf DVDS Frog Kingdom, Pirate Fairy, Hotel Transyvanie

2, The Intern, Straight Outta Compton, Falling Skies Season 4, Falling Skies Season 5, Our Brand In Crisis. Criminal Activities, The Martian, The Last Witch Hunter, Do You Believe?, A Walk in The Woods, Sicario, Woodlawn, Big Stone Gap, Spectre, Love the Coopers, The Visit, Sinister 2, and Hatched Come by and check out a new book or DVD. If it is not currently at your home town library, but located in another Prairie County Library then it can be delivered from library to library using the Prairie County Courier System.

Local Physician Improving Health Care Statewide, Dr. Charles Ball Jr. teams up with the Arkansas Medical Society Hazen Family Physician Charles Ball Jr, MD recently joined forces with the Arkansas Medical Society (AMS) to improve health care in this community and our state through legislation, education and the day to day support of patients and medical practices. “As an AMS member, Dr. Ball is part of a

statewide network of over 4,300 Arkansas physicians, residents and medical students dedicated to protecting the interests of their patients and improving the health of all Arkansans,” said Society President, G. Edward Bryant, MD, of West Memphis. "For over 140 years, the Arkansas Medical

Farm Bureau Leaders attend AFBF Advocacy Conference in Washington, D.C. Rusty Smith of Des Arc (right) met with Sen. John Boozman Feb. 24 while Arkansas Farm Bureau leaders were on Capitol Hill lobbying members of the Arkansas Congressional delegation on issues of importance to agriculture, including foreign trade, regulatory reform and biotechnology. Smith and about 30 other farm and ranch leaders were in Washington, D.C., for the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Advocacy Conference. Smith serves as a member of the Arkansas Farm Bureau board of directors.

Society has served the physicians and patients of Arkansas. Most recently, we have worked together to support the extension of private health insurance coverage to working families earning below 138% of the federal poverty level, advocating for responsible and practical reforms such as patient-centered medical homes and establishing a prescription drug monitoring program to combat abuse and diversion of prescription drugs." Other significant advances for Arkansas patients and physicians supported by AMS include establishing a statewide trauma system, passage of the Clean Indoor Air Act, graduated drivers’ license and restrictions on cell phone use while driving, funding tobacco prevention and cessation programs, funding cancer research, providing vision screening in schools, requiring health care facilities to provide emergency care to sexual assault victims, providing research funding and insurance coverage for colorectal cancer screening, and protecting an Arkansan’s right to choose their physician. The Arkansas Medical Society is a voluntary professional association, established in 1875, representing more than 4,300 physicians and medical students as well as the patients and communities they serve.

Jon Lucas Moody White Coating ceremony that marks the change from classroom study of theory to the practice of medicine in the clinic. Lucas a 2008 graduate of

Des Arc High School went to Arkansas State University in the Jonesboro to complete his 4 years of study in premed to prepare for applications to the schools of veterinary medicine around the country. Arkansas does not have a school of veterinary medicine and the only options are to apply to out of state schools. In 2013 Lucas was accepted and went to Louisiana State

over others. In the summer of 2015 on August the 1st Jon Lucas exchanged vows with Emilee Gwynn Sims of Russellville, Arkansas. Emilee is a 2013 graduate of Harding University at Searcy with a Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences. They are residing in Baton Rouge until the completion of Lucas’ studies in the month of May of 2017.

Prairie County Jail Report As of Monday, February 29 at 8:30 a.m. the Prairie County Sheriff's Office had 36 inmates booked at Prairie County Jail in Des Arc, AR which included: Baxter, Billie D., white male, age 73, incarcerated on February 29 for commitment. Wallace, Byron Prince, black male, age 23, incarcerated on February 4 for failure to appear and commitment. Whittenburg, Phineas E, white male, age 21, incarcerated on February 17 for disorderly conduct and court order. Jones, Alandis Jerrell, black male, age 26, incarcerated on February 25 for poss controlled substance felony. 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 47, 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. Oglesbee, Lisa Carol, white female, age 53, incarcerated on February 13 for probation revocation. 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. Underwood, Cindy Denise, white female, age 51, incarcerated on January 5 for commitment. Allen, Wallace, black male, age 69, incarcerated on February 24 for commitment. Drones, Cornell James, black male, age 34, incarcerated on February 1 for commitment.

Garrett, Kevin W., white male, age 40, incarcerated on February 24 for failure to pay fine and cost and failure to appear. Good, Latorrey L., black male, age 36, incarcerated on February 23 for failure to appear. Gustin, Gary Donavan, white male, age 47, incarcerated on February 17 for Viol. AR. Hot Check Law, Viol. AR Hot Check Law, and Viol. AR. Hot Check Law. Holder, Leon D., black male, age 28, incarcerated on February 24 for warrant service fee. Jones, Lashaun Jamel, black male, age 35, incarcerated on February 28 for harassing communications and failure to pay fine and cost. Mapson, Mitchell, black male, age 33, incarcerated on February 24 for commitment. McIntosh, Kristopher J., black male, age 27, incarcerated on February 11 for failure to appear and failure to pay fine and cost and commitment. Metcalf, Nicoe Jerel, black male, age 27, incarcerated on January 30 for drinking on Highway. Inmate is marked as on temporary release. Millbrooks, Jerry Jermaine, black male, age 25, incarcerated on February 27 for failure to appear. Perry, Christopher G., black male, age 28, incarcerated on February 27 for failure to appear. Reaves, Ethan Duran, black male, age 24, incarcerated on February 21 for failure to stop and failure to appear.

Robinson, Aaron, black male, age 53, incarcerated on February 25 for failure to appear. Stewart, Derrick R, black male, age 31, incarcerated on February 14 for commitment. 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. Winkowski, Jeremy Joseph, white male, age 37, incarcerated on February 5 for probation violation. 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. Sanders, Teddy Ray, white male, age 40, incarcerated on January 8 for del/manu of cocaine cocaine. Oliver, Gregory, black male, age 48, incarcerated on February 12 for warrant service fee. Teer, Larry Dee, black male, age 48, incarcerated on February 14 for failure to pay fine and cost. Wiley, Issic Gregory, black male, age 47, incarcerated on January 27 for commitment. The information above is given directly from the Prairie County Sheriff’s Office.

The 3rd Annual Arkansas Heritage Wild Game Dinner By Liz Schwede On Saturday, March 26, at 5pm, we are excited to announce our 3rd Annual Arkansas Heritage Wild Game Dinner. This event will be taking place at the DeValls Bluff Gym, on the corner of Hazel and Ash Street. We will have local artist Ben Coulter, of Wheatley, bringing the entertainment and our guest speaker is General Jim Daniel, BG (Ret), founder of Darby Warrior Support. Same as the two previ-

ous years, there will a large variety of donated wildgame and doorprizes as well, including adult and youth guns. Tickets are on sale now for $10 each, ages 8 and up. Ages 7 and under are free. Tickets can be purchased by calling Billy White at 501-516-6064 or Liz Schwede at 870-5817202. A maximum of 350 tickets will be sold. We hope to continue our tradition as a sell out again this year, so don't wait, buy yours soon !!!

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Book of Philippians: Chapter 3: 1-2 21 and 4: 1-2 23

For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. Book of Romans Chapter 1: 17 Calvary Baptist Church West North Front Street, Hazen, AR Phone: (870) 255 - 4038 Sunday School: 9:50 AM Worship: 10:45 AM BTC: 6 PM, Evening Worship 6:45 PM Wednesday Bible Study: 7 PM First Baptist Church 224 N. Hazen Ave. Hazen, AR 72064 Phone: (870) 255 - 4464 Pastor, Sam Higgs Sunday Service Sunday School: 10:00 AM Morning Worship: 11:00 AM Evening Worship: 6:00 PM Wednesday Service Adult Bible Study and Prayer

1 Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe. 2 Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision. 3 For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh. 4 Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I more: 5 Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee; 6 Concerning zeal, persecuting the church; touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless. 7 But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. 8 Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ, 9 And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the

faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith: 10 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; 11 If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead. 12 Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. 13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. 15 Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you. 16 Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing. 17 Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample. 18 (For many walk, of whom

I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: 19 Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.) 20 For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: 21 Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself. 1 Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved. 2 I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord. 3 And I intreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with other my fellowlabourers, whose names are in the book of life. 4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. 5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. 6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication

with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. 9 Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you. 10 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity. 11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. 12 I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. 13 I can do all things through Christ

which strengtheneth me. 14 Notwithstanding ye have well done, that ye did communicate with my affliction. 15 Now ye Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but ye only. 16 For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my necessity. 17 Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account. 18 But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God. 19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. 20 Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen. 21 Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren which are with me greet you. 22 All the saints salute you, chiefly they that are of Caesar's household. 23 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. (To the Philippians written from Rome, by Epaphroditus.)

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

Wednesday Fellowship Meal: 6 PM

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

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

Monday Bible School 7 PM

Hazen Church of Christ 204 Adams Street, Hazen, AR. Phone (870) 255 - 3633 Sunday - Bible Study: 10 AM Worship Service: 11 AM Sunday Night: 6 PM Wednesday Bible Study: 7 PM

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

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

Landmark Baptist Church 517 East Third, Carlisle, AR. Phone (870) 552 - 3568 Pastor Albert Young Sunday School: 9:45 AM Worship: 10:45 AM BTC 6 PM - Worship 7 PM Wed. Evening: 7:30 PM

Center Point MB Church RR 1, Center Point Road, Hazen, AR Pastor Gary Malone Sunday School: 10 AM Worship: 11 AM BTC: 6 PM - Worship: 7 PM Wednesday - Youth Night 7 PM First United Methodist Church 211 North Hazen Avenue, Hazen, AR Phone (870) 255 - 4657 Pastor Carolyn Doering Sunday School: 9:45 AM Worship Service: 10:55 AM

Merredith Memorial Church of God in Christ Sunday School: 9:30 AM Worship: 11 AM New Bethel MB Church RR1, New Bethel Road, Hazen, AR. Pastor Bro. Freddie McCann Sunday School 10am / Choir Prac. 4:30 / BTC 5pm / Worship Svc 6pm / Wed Night Youth Mtng 6pm / Men's Bible Study 2nd Tues 6:30 / Ladies' Bible Study 3rd Tues 6:30 Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church Pastor Joe Mills 7474 Highway 86 North, Hazen, AR Sunday School:10 AMService:11 AM BTC: 5 PM Sunday Night: 6 PM Wed. A.C.E. at 6:30 PM & Bible Study: 7:00 PM Prairie Chapel MB Church Center of North Washington & Woodlawn, Hazen, AR. Rev. Oscar Washington Pastor Sunday School: 9:30AM Worship: 11AM Wednesday 7 PM Bible Study Carlisle Pentecostal Church of God Scott & McDonald Sts., Carlisle, AR. Phone 501-438-1643 Pastor Daniel Strength Sunday School: 10 AM Sunday Worship Service: 11 AM Sunday Evening Service: 6 PM Wednesday Evening Service: 7 PM Mt Zion MB Church Rt 2 Carlisle, AR Rev. Nelson Watson, Pastor Sun. School 9:45 A.M. Worship 11 A.M. Wed Prayer & Bible Class 7 P.M.

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

First Pentecostal Church of Prairie County 3201 Hwy. 70 E., Hazen, AR (870) 255-9177 Pastor J N Holmes Sunday 10 A.M. Wednesday 7 P.M. St. Peters Episcopal Church Highway 86, Tollville, AR. Worship Service: 9 AM Sunday School: 10:30AM First Baptist Church 319 Court St., P. O. Box 25, Carlisle, AR Phone (870) 552 - 7732 David Lee - Pastor Sun School: 9:45 AM Worship: 11 AM Awana: 5 PM Worship: 7 PM First United Methodist Church 215 East Third St., Carlisle, AR Phone (870) 552 - 7789 Reverend Jay Culpepper, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 AM

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

St. John's Baptist Church Biscoe, AR 870-998-2777 Sunday School 10 A.M. Worship 11 A.M. Rev. William Brown - pastor Holy Temple Church of God in Christ Elder James Clark, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 AM Worship Service: 11 AM Jehovah Community Temple Church 710 Sycamore St, DeValls Bluff, AR Elder Ronnie Mosby Sunday 10:30 AM

Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church Pastor Alan Minton HWY 70 West of DeValls Bluff, AR Sunday School-10:00 a.m. Sunday Preaching -11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening-5:00 p.m. Wednesday Night-7:00 p.m. Zion Lutheran Church Hwy 79 PO Box 158 Ulm, AR 72170 Phone: 870-241-3778 email: zionlutheran@hotmail.com Pastor: Rev. Johnny Graham Sunday School at 10 am Worship at 11am Bible study: Wed at 5:30 pm

United Methodist Church of DeValls Bluff Highway 70 West, DeValls Bluff AR. Pastor Carolyn Doering Sunday Morning Worship: 9 AM Sunday School: 10:15 AM Fellowship Meal: 4th Sun. of Month, 6 PM First Baptist Church of DeValls Bluff P. O. Box 358 Highway 70 West, DeValls Bluff, AR. Phone (870) 998 - 7118 Pastor Bill Bruce Sunday School: 9:45 AM Morning Worship: 11 AM Training Hour: 5 PMWorship 6 PM Wednesday Evening: 7 PM Mount Olive MB Church Highway 70, DeValls Bluff, AR. Rev. Joe L. Pumphrey Sunday School: 9:30AM Worship Service: 11 AM Peppers Lake Church of Christ Hwy 302, SE of DeValls Bluff, AR. Sunday - Bible Study: 10 AM Worship: 11 AM Evening Service: 6 PM Wednesday - Bible Study: 7 PM Union Chapel FreeWill Baptist Church Metcalf Road, Rt.1, DeValls Bluff, AR Elder Sylvester Swanigan Sunday School: 9:30 AM Worship Service: 11 AM Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church Highway 86, Slovak, AR. Rev. Phillip A. Reaves Sunday School: 10 AM Mass: 9 AM Wednesday Mass: 5:30PM Biscoe Baptist Church Biscoe, AR. Pastor David Rogers Sunday School: 10 AM Worship Service: 11 AM & 7 PM Training 6 PM Wed. Serv. 7 PM St. John's Lutheran Church Fifth and College Streets, Stuttgart, AR Phone (870) 673 - 2858 Rev. Andrew Toopes, Pastor Worship: 8:00 AM & 10:15 AM Sunday School & Bible Class: 9:15 AM Radio - KWAK 10:15 AM Sundays www.stuttgartlutheran.com First Assembly of God Hwy 33 and U.S. 70 Biscoe, Arkansas Sunday Services:

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EACC PR- Peter Rabbit Tales Family Series Show Forrest CityPreparations are underway for the EACC Family Series show, Peter Rabbit, at the EACC Fine Arts Center in Forrest City. In celebration of Beatrix Potter’s 150th birthday a n n i v e r s a r y , Enchantment Theatre brings her captivating stories to life in the production of Peter Rabbit Tales™ on Sunday, March 7th at 3:00 p.m. in the EACC Fine Arts Center.

Based on three of Beatrix Potter’s tales including The Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Tale of Benjamin Bunny, and The Tale of Mr. Tod, Enchantment Theatre, in collaboration with Frederick Warne and Company and Penguin Books UK, present the theatrical version of Peter Rabbit Tales™. Using fantastic masks, whimsical puppets, gorgeous scenery and original music, the magical, marvelous world of

Beatrix Potter™ will come to life on the EACC Fine Arts Center stage. Tickets for Peter Rabbit Tales are on still available and may be purchased at www.eacc.edu or by calling 870-6334480, ext. 352. The public is invited to meet artist Polly Glass of Marion in the EACC Gallery beginning at 2:00 p.m. before the Peter Rabbit Tales production. Glass’ Steel Magnolias exhibit will be displayed in the Gallery through April 1st.

Civil War Column By Ron Kelley Most students of the Civil War think Arkansas only had one secession convention when, in fact, the state had two. One hundred and fifty-five years ago, the governor of Arkansas Henry Rector issued a proclamation setting the date for the convention for MArch 4, 1861. This was the day the sixteenth president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln’s inauguration in Washington, D.C. The Arkansas General Assembly back on January 15, 1861 agreed that a secession conven-

tion would be held on March 4 if votes cast during a special election called for February 18, were in the majority for a convention. It is important to note that the vote called for February 18, 1861 was not for secession, but rather for a convention to decide if Arkansas would secede. On March 2, 1861, Rector issued his proclamation follow the vote count: 11,586 for convention. It is hard to imagine the drama that would soon play out over the next few months in the chambers of what is now the Old

State House. Little Rock’s population would nearly double overnight as delegates prepared for debates and discussions that would dictate Arkansas’ course of action in the impending crisis. The editor of this column, Ron Kelley, is a Public Historian in Helena, Arkansas and writes for the Helena World newspaper. Kelley is the author of Diary of a State: 1860 and Arkansas in the Civil War: 1861. For more information on Arkansas in the Civil War, go to www.arkansastoothpick.com.

State Capitol Week in Review From Senator Jonathan Dismang LITTLE ROCK – The governor announced that he would call a special session to begin April 6 for the legislature to consider changes to the state Medicaid program. Changes to Medicaid are usually difficult because it is such a large and expensive program. Changes are needed though, because it has been growing as a category in the state’s overall budget. Last fiscal year, the Arkansas Medicaid program spent $5.2 billion. According to a consultant hired by the legislature, conservative estimates are that Medicaid spending will increase to $6.9 billion over the next five years. Ten years ago the state Medicaid program spent $3.15 billion. Of that amount, $2.3 billion was federal funding. Medicaid covers about 512,000 Arkansans under the age of 20, about 60,000 Arkansans over the age of 65 and about 206,000 Arkansans from 21 to 64 years of age. They have low yearly incomes and some have disabilities. Medicaid pays for twothirds of the care of nursing home residents in Arkansas. More than half of Medicaid spending, or 55 percent, is for care of the elderly and adults with disabilities. About 66 percent of Medicaid beneficiaries are below the age of 21,

but they account for just 45 percent of total spending. The governor’s proposed changes to Medicaid would encourage employers to offer health insurance to workers, and if necessary the program would pay a portion of the premiums. Health beneficiaries would be required to sign up for job training and job placement. Another change would require some Medicaid patients to make copayments. The special session will be a week before the beginning of the fiscal session, when legislators adopt state agency budgets for next fiscal year. The legislature has generally considered only budget bills during fiscal sessions. For example, during the 2014 fiscal session the legislature enacted 300 bills and all but one were spending measures sponsored by the Joint Budget Committee. During the most recent regular session, in 2015, the legislature enacted 1,289 bills. Fiscal sessions take place in even-numbered years and the lengthier regular sessions take place in odd-numbered years. Setting limits on Medicaid spending in the special session will be an essential first step in the budget writing process that will culminate in the writing of the overall state budget during the fiscal session.

The other major categories of state spending are public education from kindergarten through grade 12, higher education and prisons. The state funds prekindergarten programs too. Other law enforcement functions funded by state government are supervision of parolees and people on probation, the State Police, the state Crime Lab, the attorney general’s office and appellate courts. The state Law Enforcement Training and Standards Commission operates academics that train police officers. Also, the state maintains and builds highways with special revenues, such as the motor fuels tax and fees on heavy trucks. Relatively smaller agencies include the Parks and Tourism Department, the Economic Development Commission and state Revenue offices where people can renew their car tags and drivers’ licenses. The state Military Department is in charge of the Arkansas Air National Guard and Army National Guard. The Department of Environmental Quality enforces clean air and clean water laws, and regulations governing landfills and hazardous waste storage sites.

2016 Lady Hornets Softball Schedule

New Bethel News By Donna Kelly It was a beautiful weekend. We had a nice crowd out for church. Sunday evening Terry Taylor came and brought our evening message. He did a great job. We had another nice crowd out for that evening. I visited Roy Greenwalt one evening. He is having therapy treatments at the Nursing Home in Carlisle. He is still weak but looking good.

Cody, Allen and children came by one evening and it was so good to see them. Charles Ingle was not able to come over on Sunday evening. He wanted to over so bad but was not feeling good all week. We are doing goof, John is looking forward to being dismissed by the Doctor over next week. Sorry our news is so

short. It has been a busy week for us. Our thoughts and prayers go out to those ill. We heard last night that Brother Malone, pastor at Center Point was in the hospital very ill. Betty Grabnic is also in rehab in Carlisle. Bud Edge, Walsie Jennings also are there. Wishing them the best.

Consumer Alert MILITARY SAVES WEEK From Attorney General Leslie Rutledge LITTLE ROCK – Financial responsibility is an important part of everyday life, especially for military service members as they prepare for a number of uncertainties, including potential deployments. The Military Saves program is a component of America Saves and a partner in the U.S. Department of Defense’s Financial Readiness Campaign. Military Saves aims to educate military service members about saving money, reducing debt and building wealth. The Military Saves program encourages participants to set goals and start small by saving loose change, taking advantage of military discounts and utilizing the commissaries and exchanges. These practices build on each other and will soon add up to substantial savings. Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge is joining these efforts by recognizing that this week is Military Saves Week. “Setting financial goals can be a great start to getting out of debt and building an emergency fund,”

said Attorney General Rutledge. “It is important for our military service members and their families to know about resources available to them to help save money and meet their financial goals.” Attorney General Rutledge released the following program list for members of the military to help save money: Set up a myPay account, which allows up to six allotments to automatically transfer funds each month into a savings account. Participate in the Thrift Savings Plan, which is a retirement savings and investment plan for military service members that offers the same types of savings and tax benefits that many corporations offer employees under 401(k) plans. Take advantage of the Savings Deposit Program if a deployment is scheduled. Up to $10,000 can be deposited during each deployment and will earn 10 percent interest annually. Military service members and their families in

need of financial counseling can contact Military OneSource at (800) 3429647 or visit a nearby Airman and Family Readiness Center. As part of Military Saves Week, representatives from Attorney General’s Rutledge’s staff are participating in an information fair at the Little Rock Air Force Base, as well as presenting an identity theft prevention program and judging the financial literacy challenge. If there is an issue, Arkansas military service members, veterans and families should file consumer complaints with the Attorney General’s office on ArkansasAG.gov or by calling (800) 4828982. For more information and tips to avoid scams and other consumer related issues, call the Arkansas Attorney General’s office at (800) 482-8982, email consumer@arkansasag.gov or visit ArkansasAG.gov or facebook.com/AGLeslieRut ledge.

2016 Hornets Baseball Schedule Date

Who & Where

Time

March 1

VS. Fordyce RedBugs - V/JV

4:30 pm

@ Abundant Life Owls - V/JV

4:30 pm

@ Episcopal Collegiate Wildcats - V/JV

4:30 pm

5,7,12

Poyen Indian Classic Tournament

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DATE/DAY

OPPONENT

TIME

HOME/AWAY

Game 1: Bearden Bears @ Poyen

4:30 pm

3/4 Fri

*Palestine/Wheatley (DH)

4:00

Home

7,12

Game 2 & 3: @ Poyen

TBA

3/5 Sat

Hot Springs (Varsity Only)