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Community Events Calendar 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/DeValls Bluff, Prairie County, Arkansas

First Annual Arkansas Heritage Wild Game Supper draws a crowd at DeValls Bluff Gym on March 26

By Lisa Mills Around 300 people enjoyed the 3rd annual Arkansas Heritage Wild Game Supper March 26th.

Guests were entertained through the night by Country and Gospel Artist Ben Coulter. Guest speakers were Judge Jimmy Rhodes and Retired Brigade Jim Daniel. Nicki Murdock from AirMed Care also spoke about the benefits of AirMed insurance.

Hannah Jones, Pageant Director for the Arkansas Heritage Pageant introduced the queens and king who were present. They were Wee Miss Melody Perry, King CJ Swaim, Little Miss Alana Rhodes, Petite Miss Demre Beshears, Teen Miss Jenna Maddox and Miss Megan Stock.

Talent winners present were Jenna Maddox and Mollie Tiner.

Jenna performed two songs and Mollie shared her duck calling skills.

The queens helped hand out the door prizes.

Event Director Billy White announced the 5K winners from that morning.

Male winner was Tyler White and Female winner was Sabrina Jones.

Arkansas Heritage Pageant Queens and King

Billy thanked 5K coordinator Josie Medford and sponsors Farmers & Merchants Bank, Bancorp

Hazen Masonic Lodge Meeting at 7:00 p.m.

Saturday April 9

Movies at the Center showcasing “Johnny” at 6:00 p.m. at DeValls Bluff Community Center

Monday April 11

Hazen Chapter OES Friendship Night, Hazen Lodge Hall at 6:00 p.m.

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Arkansas Heritage Days cake

South, Merchants and Planters Bank, Dr. Jay Hurt and John Deere.

Curtis Arnold with the Arnold Family Foundation thanked Billy White and all the volunteers and sponsors for making the game supper possible.

James Hickman drew names of door prize winners, announced by Billy White and distributed by the queens. The big winners were Karen Ellis, a Remington 870 rifle and youth winner Blaine Cook, a Maverick 20 gauge. The guns were purchased at "The Bottoms" by the Arnold Family

Foundation.

Youth door prize winners (ages 8-15) were Claudia Cook, Austin Lott, Tyler Cessor, Georgia Arnold, Kazer Lott, Alana Lee, Ruby Kearby and Eddie Ross.

Adult door prize winners were Brann Williams, Britt Keys, Sharon Wilson, Fabern Harrison, Charlie Gibbs, Kimberly Wilson, Austin Prine, Diane Cohen, Kevin Baxter, Thelma Tiner, Danny Hutchinson, Thelma Gray, Denise Delgiorno, Carly Bokker, Angie Beshears, Harold West, Paul Wallace, Bill Mason, Ann Eason,

Thomas Whitaker, Susan Smith, Les Prine, Kent Smith, Matthew Whitaker, Betty Harrison, Ken Griffin, Sharon English, Opal Flippo, Yvonne Talley, Helen Holloway, Chad Swaim, Sherry Hale, Becky Sayger, Dave Williams, Zach Sanders, Makayla Wine, Dewanna Keys, Daniel Cessor, Davie Williams, Jeremy Prine, Teresa Converse, Shawana Cessor, Cecilia Gibbs and Steven Roberts.

All kids ages 7 and under were given duck calls donated by The Arnold Family Foundation

Nicki Murdock, AirMed Care Representative

Judge Jimmy Rhodes, Guest Speaker

Jim Daniel, Guest Speaker

Tuesday April 12

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

Thursday April 14

GFWC Elsie McCain Club, Summer Outing to Memphis at 10:00 a.m.

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

Tuesday April 19

PC Retired Teachers Meeting at El Amigo in Hazen at 1:00 p.m.

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

Wednesday April 20

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

Thursday April 21

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

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Billy White, Jay Scott of Lazy Dog, and James Hickman.

Scott donated some duck calls he made.

Farm Bureau Sets Farm Policy Summit, March 29-3 30 LITTLE ROCK Arkansas Farm Bureau will host a Farm Policy Summit, where it will bring its farmers and ranchers along with national farm policy leaders - in addition to each member of the state's Congressional delegation to Little Rock to discuss the mounting challenges facing the agriculture economy.

The Arkansas Farm Policy Summit will be held March 29-30 at the Embassy Suites in Little Rock. Portions of the program will be streamed live at www.arfb.com/live.

Members of the media are invited to attend the Summit, though others in attendance are restricted by invitation.

Farm Bureau traditionally takes its county leaders to Washington, D.C. every two years to advocate on critical agricultural issues and meet with federal regulatory agencies. With the tight Congressional calendar during this election year, Farm Bureau instead decided to bring the lawmakers and regulators to Arkansas.

"This will be a great gathering of those who control a good bit of the national and international discussion about agriculture," said Randy Veach, president of Arkansas Farm Bureau. "We want to be sure our farmers

and ranchers understand, first hand, the issues that are being debated in Washington, D.C. "It is no stretch to say these are some of the toughest conditions for farmers and ranchers that we have seen in a number of years. Net farm income has been down for three years in a row, with declining commodity prices and intensified regulatory burdens.

"We want to make the point to these federal officials that farmers and ranchers are the backbone of our economy in Arkansas, and really one of the strengths of our country. We need their help in keeping agriculture strong and viable."

In addition to U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton, the state's four members of the U.S. House of Representatives - Rep. Rick Crawford, Steve Womack, French Hill and Bruce Westerman - will meet with the Farm Bureau leaders.

Recently elected American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall will also speak to the group, as well as U.S. Trade Ambassador Darci Vetter, who has led agricultural negotiations during the Trans Pacific Partnership discussions.

Additionally, officials from U.S. Fish & Wildlife, the Environmental

Protection Agency and USDA's Risk Management Agency will also meet with the Farm Bureau. Bloomberg News agriculture reporter Alan Bjerga will speak to the group, as will Talk Business & Politics publisher Roby Brock, who will host a political discussion along Bill Vickery and Jessica Sabin.

"2016 is a critical year for our farmers and ranchers, particularly those who have depleted working capital over the past

two years," said Veach.

"We have producers who have chosen to leave the farm, and others who have had to scale back their operation.

The impacts of a struggling farm economy are felt both out in the country in town as well. Really, it has an impact that ripples throughout our state."

USDA forecasts farm income will fall by 3 percent this year. Bankers report they are putting more money into shortterm operating loans for

farmers and ranchers and that repayment rates are softening. Loan delinquency rates are low but banks are toughening credit standards. The combination of elements has created an undercurrent of concern about farm finances in coming months.

Arkansas Farm Bureau is a nonprofit, private advocacy organization of more than 190,000 families throughout the state working to improve farm and rural life.

PALC teams up with School District and Locals for grant

By Roxanne Bradow The PrairieArkansas Adult Literacy Council (PALC) is teaming up with the Hazen School District and local community members and organizations to apply for a five-year long, 21st Century Community Learning Center grant.

The first, exploratory meeting was held at the high school with Superintendent Nanette Belford, PALC Director Ellen Swink, High School Principal Roxanne Bradow, and representatives from local businesses, organizations, and government agencies.

With the help and support of area community members, the group intends to provide an after-school

program for students in grades K-12. Presently the group is piloting the program with elementary students on Wednesday afternoons from 3:15 p.m. until 5:15 p.m. at the high school.

If the grant is awarded, the after-school tutoring will be expanded to meet the academic, physical, and social learning needs of all students in grades K-12 on Mondays through Thursdays during the school year and during the summer. Classes and study groups will also be provided to adults who would like to apply for college, develop job-seeking and/or parenting skills, improve their literacy or math skills, or learn about computers.

The group is looking for parents, clubs, organizations, businesses, government agencies, and anyone else who might be interested in volunteering or participating in learning opportunities for students, parents, and community members.

Surveys are being developed and will be available at the schools and various businesses in Hazen, DeValls Bluff, and Biscoe to get input from area community members, parents, businesses, and students. The next meeting of the 21st CCLC committee will be held in the art room of the high school on Tuesday, April 5, at 6:00 p.m. Anyone interested in helping with the program is invited to attend.

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Obituaries Mary Lois Warren Mary Lois Chandler Warren, of White Hall died Monday, March 21, 2016.

She was born July 19, 1924 in Des Arc to Earl and Elvia (Wyatt) Chandler.

Survivors include one daughter, Fredia (Lewis) Skarda, two sons, Larry (Deloris) Brock, Clay (Brenda) Brock, seven grandchildren, Scott Brazeale, Mark Brazeale, Lanna Foster, Bonnnie Puckett, Jesica Brock, Blake Warden, Teresa Bell, eight great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren, two sisters, Gladys “Tootsie” Sanner, Jane Young, one brother, Billy Chandler.

Mrs. Mary Lois was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Johnny Brock, five brothers, one sister and one grandson.

Visitation was 1:00 Thursday with funeral services followed at 2:00 P M at Garth Funeral Home Chapel in Des Arc. Burial was in Sand Hill Cemetery. Bro. Kenneth Ripper officiated.

Pallbearers were Dean Brazeale, Harvey Joe Sanner, Wayne Tucker, Roy Nelson, Doug Gross, Mike Walters. Honorary Pallbearers are Kay Garth, Doyle Burnett, Butch Walters.

Carolyn Byrum Carolyn Jane Jordan Byrum, 78, of Carlisle, Arkansas, passed from earthly to heavenly life on Tuesday, March 22, 2016, in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born June 9, 1937, in Dallas, Texas, to George and Myrtle Jordan. Raised in a Christian home, she entrusted her heart and soul to Jesus Christ at an early age and faithfully followed Him all her life.

She graduated from Texarkana Arkansas High School in 1954, and attended Texarkana Junior College and Baylor University prior to graduating from Ouachita Baptist College in Arkadelphia in 1958, with a B.A. in English.

She met the love of her life, Jimmy Byrum, while serving as organist at Immanuel Baptist Church, in Texarkana, Arkansas, in 1954.

Married August 16, 1957, in Texarkana, they were blessed with 5 children, 13 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren during their 58 year marriage. The Lord called her to be a pastor's wife and she was blessed to minister alongside her husband in churches in Fort Towson, Oklahoma, Longview, Texas, and in Texarkana, Keo, Toltec, Ward, and Carlisle, Arkansas. She was an accomplished musician, using her talents as church pianist and organist as well as teaching piano lessons much of her adult life. She loved her family dearly and enjoyed spending time with them.

She also enjoyed sewing, travel, and teaching her Sunday School class.

Carolyn is preceded in death by her parents, and by sister Mary Turner and brother George W. Jordan, III. She is survived by her husband, Rev. James D. Byrum, of Carlisle, Arkansas; 2 sons, Jerry (Sherri)

Byrum of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Jim (Susan) Byrum of Bentonville, Arkansas; 3 daughters, Mary Jane Byrum of Carlisle, Nancy (Philip) Posey of Fort Worth, Texas, and Ruth Ann (Tim) Blair of Carlisle; grandchildren, Julie (Joel) Stone of Maumelle, Arkansas, Kathryn (Chad) Benson of Maumelle, Daniel (Courtney) Byrum of Maumelle, Luke Byrum of Little Rock, JD (Julia) Byrum of Bentonville, Taylor (Jamie) Byrum of Champaign, Illinois, Justin Tefteller of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Jamie Cox of Carlisle, Haley, Kristen, and Jacob Posey of Fort Worth, and Izzy and Nessa Blair of Carlisle; and four great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting memorials be made to Trinity Chapel Baptist Church in Carlisle, Arkansas.

Visitation was held Thursday, March 24, from 5:00-7:00 PM, at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen, Arkansas.

Memorial service was held Friday, March 25, at 10:00 AM, at Trinity Chapel Baptist Church in Carlisle, Arkansas, with interment followed at Walters Chapel cemetery north of Carlisle.

Clyde Donahue Clyde Emmerson Donahue, 69, of Des Arc d i e d Wednesday, March 23, 2016.

He was born February 22, 1947 in El Dorado, Arkansas to Clyde and Melba Jean (Barker) Donahue Hurt.

Survivors include his wife, Earline (Raper) Donahue, two daughters, Amy (Brian) Kosters, Carrie (Scott) Schatz; five grandchildren, Cory Kosters, Zackary Kosters, Will Kosters, Emily Kosters, Xander Schatz; one great grandchild, Kassie Upton; three brothers, David Donahue, Stevie Lewis, Glenn Hurt; three sisters, Jean Lewis, Sherron Gray, Laura Belew. He is preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Debbie Hooper; one brother, Kenny Donahue.

Visitation was 1 p.m.

Friday, at Pleasant Ridge Missionary Baptist Church with funeral services were at 2 p.m.

Burial in Center Point Cemetery.

Brother Tommy Camp and Brother James King officiating.

John Wilkins John L "JL" Wilkins, aged 73, of Hickory Plains, Arkansas, passed from this life on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. John was born on April 10, 1942 to the late Freddie Coy and Thelma (Sullivan) Wilkins of North Little

Rock. JL attended Sylvan Hills High School and enlisted in the United States Army in 1959. He served as a paratrooper during the Korean War era and was stationed in Korea after the war truce as a Staff Sergeant with the 82nd Airborne Division. In 1972, JL started what would later become John Wilkins Trucking. It was a cross country trucking company, which he operated until 2011.

JL was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Hilary and one daughter, Melody Wilkins Kinney. JL is survived by one sister, Geneva Wilkins Boatman and husband Ralph of Little Rock; a very special cousin, Phillip Sullivan of Mayfield, Kentucky; two sons, Jay Wilkins and wife Jeannie of Smithville, Arkansas and Darren Wilkins and wife Sheila of Sherwood, Arkansas; two daughters, Shannon Wilkins and Micah Wilkins both of Tampa, Florida; five grandchildren, Jennifer Collier, Chris Kinney, Jason Wilkins, Sherry Yancey and Jasmine Wilkins; six great-grandchildren and a host of friends including, Mike McDaniel and Diane Hanks, both of Carlisle, Arkansas.

Funeral service was Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 6 p.m. at SmithWestbrook Funeral Home, Beebe with visitation followed. JL was interred at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery at Sherwood with military honors.

Arrangements by SmithWestbrook Funeral Home, Beebe a certified Veterans Funeral Care Provider.

Walters, Matt High, Luke DeBord and the late Blake DeBord; five greatgrandchildren.

Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 22 at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke and a graveside Service was held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at New Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to Lonoke Open Arms Shelter.

Tommy Donnell Tommy Donnell, age 56, died March 22, 2016.

Visitation was from 6-8 p.m. Friday March 25, 2016 and services were March 26, 2016, Saturday, 2 p.m. at Hazen National Gaurd Armory.

By Weems Family Funeral Service.

Donations may be made to Weems Family Funeral services to help with cost of funeral.

Lawrence Perrine Lawrence Junior Perrine, 93, of Lonoke, passed away Saturday, March 26.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Corene Foster Perrine. He leaves behind his daughters, Sara Perrine of Texas and Rachael Bates and her husband, Randy of Lonoke; two grandsons, Stephen Stanley (Leah) and Jay Stanley (Tracy) and four great-grandchildren: Anna Clair, Alex, Jacob and Hayden. Also surviving Lawrence is his brother, James Perrine of Tennessee.

Lawrence was a proud Army veteran of WWII

Nina DeBord Nina Faye DeBord, born June 7, 1940 in Lonoke, Arkansas. She was the daughter of the late Emmett and Elaine Jones.

She entered Heaven’s gates on March 20, 2016 after a courageous battle with COPD and MS. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and a former member of the Hazen Chapter Order of Eastern Star. Due to her health, she reluctantly retired after 23 years as bookkeeper for IF Anderson Minnow Farm. She was a loving and faithful wife of 50 years to the late Carl DeBord. She is survived by three children, Bobby (Gale) DeBord, Denise (Jeff) High, Rick (Tamara) DeBord; seven grandchildren, B.J. DeBord, Brandy Robison, Miranda Adams, Mandy

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

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

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

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Wesley James Sr. Wesley “Hot” James, Sr., Lonoke, age 69, died March 18, 2016. He is survived by his wife Bridgette; his children, Stephanie ( Lide Buddy) Bowlan, Tonya (Luke) Miller, Wesley James and Bobby James; six grandchildren; three greatgrandkids; one brother Clifford James; four sisters, Mary Lister, Martha Ellis, Juanita Durham and Margaret Gann.

A private service will be scheduled at a later date.

Mary Williams Mary Virginia Williams, age 81, died Wednesday, March 23, 2016. A daughter of the late Homer Woodrow and Mildred Wilson, she was born in Hunter, Arkansas on May 4, 1934. She was of the Baptist faith and a retired machine operator at Van Heusen Factory in Brinkley.

She is survived by her children, Homer (Nancy) Williams of Brinkley, Mike (Rita) Williams of Pleasant Plains, Gary Williams of Wheatley, Teddy (Tammy)Williams of Searcy, Angela Jennings of Little Rock, Jeanette (Chris) Gordon

of Hunter, Gale (Tom) Woodall of Hot Springs, sister, Chyrl (Pat) Ferrell of Ward, 17-granddchildren, several great-grandchildren and one greatgreat-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, T.C. Williams, brothers, Tommy Wilson, Jerry Wilson, Larry Bob Wilson and sister, Homelene Burchett.

Visitation will be 6:008:00PM, Friday, at Bob Neal & Sons in Brinkley.

Services will be 2:00PM Saturday, at the Hunter Baptist Church with burial in Hunter Cemetery.

Prairie County

Crop Report from Brent Griffin County Extension Agent/Staff Chair Below is the first crop report for 2016.

Day of field work: 3 Top soil Moisture: 25% adequate, 75% Surplus Sub soil Moisture: 100% adequate Livestock Condition: 3 Fair MAJOR ACTIVITIES: Farmers were preparing seed beds for spring planting a majority of the week until rainfall occurred. Corn planting has begun along with a few acres of rice.

Burndown herbicides continue to be applied to fields for winter weed control. Livestock continues to "chase" early green pasture growth.

CROP PROGRESS: Corn: 15% Planted, 0% emerged Rice: 1% Planted, 0% emerged CROP CONDITION: Pasture/Hay: 100% Fair

Ebony Events

Kenneth Geater Kenneth Geater, 72, died on March 21, 2016.

He was born on April 14, 1943. Funeral Service was on March 25th at 10 a.m. with visitation at 9 a.m. at Stuttgart Holiness Church. Burial Lone Tree Cemetery, Stuttgart. Wilson Robison Funeral Home of England in charge of the arrangements.

and the Korean conflict and loved it when fellow veterans would notice his WWII survivor cap and stop to shake his hand.

Visitation with the family will be from 5–7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29 at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock. A Graveside funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 30 at Rest Hills Memorial Park.

By Clevella Mosby Mr. and Mrs. Raemer (Daniel and Alex) were in Conway last Friday helping Alex’s sister, Miss Mallory Walker celebrate her 21st Birthday, Mallory will complete her course of studies in May of this year.

Rev. and Mrs. Joe Pumphrey and members of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, DeValls Bluff attended a program held Sunday, March 13 at Fellowship Baptist Church, Des Arc, where Rev. Russell Penn Jr. is the pastor.

Mr. Adolph Cunningham is reported to be doing well, as is Ms. Hannah M. Medlock.

Miss Tamara Owens of Biscoe visited her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Owens last Friday evening.

Miss Cassandra Mills is reported to be doing and feeling better, hope she continues to improve.

Good job Carl Nelson.

Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Owens were keeping a doctor appointment last week.

Ms. Ruby Thomas is at this writing reported to be doing well.

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Ramer were in Conway, on Good Friday visiting Miss Mallory Walker, at UCA. Miss Walker is Mrs. Ramer’s sister, and Saturday afternoon the Ramer’s visited Ms. Clevella Mosby, Mrs. Ramer’s grandmother and brought a wonderful home-made strawberry pie.

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

Ms. Evelyn Collins visited her dad, Mr. Robert Curlett last Saturday evening.

A surprise Birthday celebration honoring Mr. Emanuel Washington of Carlisle was held Saturday afternoon, March 19, at the Carlisle

Community Center.

Hazen Code Enforcement Officer, Mrs. Traci Vail is doing a wonderful job cleaning our city. Way to go Lady!

Mrs. Sharon Penn visited Mr. and Mrs. Clarence R. Owens last week, also visiting was Mrs. Girtha Smith.

Following Palm Sunday Sunday Worship, Mr. Robert L. Curlett and Ms. Clevella L, Mosby were visiting in Clarendon with his nephew Mr. Chris Curlett and his wife Yolonda and attending Pastoral Anniversary Celebration honoring Rev. and Mrs. Gilmore.

Easter Sunday was a Holy day of Worship.

Easter programs and egg hunts at our Community and area churches.

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

Happy Birthday wishes to all born in March.

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22 participate in Arkansas Heritage 5k 2k Family Run/walk in DeValls Bluff

Picture of all the winners and the overall winners at the Arkansas Heritage 5k - 2k Family Run/walk on Saturday, March 26 at DeValls Bluff. There were 22 participants for the event.

Female Overall Sabrina Jones

Overall Male Tyler White

Save Money on Medicine and Medicare Costs

By Mitzi Osborne Did you know there are programs to help people pay for Medicare premiums and drugs?

You may qualify for the 'Medicare Savings Program' which pays/helps pay your Medicare premiums, deductibles and co-insurance. The 'Extra Help' program pays/helps pay for prescription drug medications and Part D premium costs.

People whose yearly income and resources are below certain limits can qualify for this help. You

must be 65 or older or under 65 and have been on Social Security Disability Income for 24 months.

It's free and easy to apply with the assistance of a Biscoe Extension Homemaker Club (EHC) member.

Call Mitzi Osborne, president, at 870-734-7010 for more information. This is a county wide community service project which members call 'Sowing Seeds of Kindness.'

Think you won't qualify? Think again. Call to find out!

Northern and Southern District Plea Days heard at Courthouses The Northern and Southern Districts held their monthly court plea hearings on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at the Des Arc and DeValls Bluff Courthouses. The pleas are as followed: Northern District Jeremy Winkowski theft by receiving and criminal mischief - Eric Kennedy appointed, reset for April 19, 2016 Jeremiah McMillen aggravated cruelty to animal and possession of firearms, burglary residential - plea not guilty, pretrial hearing April 19, 2016 at 1:00 p.m.

Billy Joe Ingle - possession of firearms by certain persons - plea guilty,

1 year probation, fine $2,500.

Eddie Wardwell - burglary commercial and residential theft of property and breaking and entering - plea not guilty, waiver formal arraignment, pretrial set for April 19, 2016 Tracy Robison - theft of property, forgery - plea not guilty, pretrial set for April 19, 2016, waived arraignment.

Courtney Dorman - possession of drug paraphernalia meth, cocaine and unlawful depressants plea guilty - 60 months probation - supervised fine $1000.

Amanda Capshaw - possession of control sub-

Movies at the Center The Movies at the Center will be showing “Johnny” on Saturday, April 9th at 6:00 pm Free Popcorn and Admission.

“JOHNNY” When Dr. Drew Carter (Mel Fair) tragically lost his ten-year old son in a car accident while his wife was driving, he didn't expect to lose his whole family as well.

Since the accident, his wife, Julia (Musetta Vander), has become emotionally absent from Drew and their daughter, Kayla (Aubyn Cole).

When Dr. Miller (Lee Majors) refers Johnny (Jerry Phillips), a foster child with leukemia, to

Drew, the wheels start to turn and Drew sees a chance to heal his family.

Because Julia remains in a perpetual guilt-ridden state grief, she is opposed to the idea of adopting this terminally ill boy.

With Kayla feeling increasingly more rejected by her own mother and Drew growing more distant from his wife, he decides to take matters into his own hands and adopts Johnny for better or for worse. Johnny doesn't know what he is in for, but is convinced he is here for a special mission; a mission that is revealed when he enters Dr. Carter's world.

Hazen School Menu APRIL 4 - 8, 2016

Elementary students do not have the sandwich line option. **Menus are subject to change without notice** Sandwich Line Hot Line Breakfast MONDAY MONDAY MONDAY Chicken Sandwich Chili Dog Honey Bun & Sweet Potato Fries Baked Beans Cereal or Slaw Lettuce/Tomato/ Cereal & Toast or Diced Pears Pickle Sausage & Biscuit Graham Crackers Diced Pears Diced Pears Milk Juice Birthday Cake TUESDAY Milk Milk Bologna & Cheese TUESDAY TUESDAY Sandwich Waffle & Sausage Frito Chili Pie Baked Potato or Cereal & Toast Pinto Beans Chips or Sausage & Slaw Lettuce/Tomato Biscuit Cinnamon Sticks Pickle Spear Mixed Fruit Mixed Fruit Mixed Fruit Juice Milk Milk Milk WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY Corn Dog Popcorn Shrimp Omelet, Toast, Baked Beans French Fries Jelly & Sausage or Tater Tots Pickle Spear Cereal & Toast or Fudgie Cookie Slaw Sausage & Biscuit Mango Texas Toast Mango Mango Milk Juice Milk THURSDAY THURSDAY Milk Chicken Fried Stuffed Crust THURSDAY Steak Pizza Blueberry Muffin Whipped Tossed Salad or Cereal & Toast Potatoes/Gravy or Sausage & Purple Hull Peas Broccoli & Carrots Biscuit Hot Rolls Cantaloupe Cantaloupe Chunks Cantaloupe Chunks Juice Chunks Milk Milk Milk FRIDAY FRIDAY FRIDAY Ham Sub Biscuit & Gravy or Fish Sticks Sweet Potato Fries Cereal & Toast or Baked Beans Lettuce/Tomato Sausage & Biscuit Slaw Pickle Spear Honey Dew Melon Cornbread Honey Dew Juice Watermelon Melon Milk Milk Milk Sponsored by Grand Prairie Herald Publishing Co., Inc.

stance schedule I, II with purpose to deliver possession of drug paraphernalia - reset for April 19, 2016 for possible plea.

Michael Anderson - fail to register as sex offender - plea guilty - 36 months ADC - credit of 144 days.

Daniel Powell - possession of firearms by certain persons - issue warrant FTA - $50,000 bond Vicky Leigh Hunt criminal mischief theft by receiving fail to appear on felony - plea guilty - 12 month probation, $3,000 fine Willie Ray Hambrick possession of firearm by certain person - FTA warrant issued, $50,000 bond Reginald McCartertheft of property, burglary, residential, fleeing reset for April 19, 2016 at 1:00 p.m.

Gerald Young - false imprisonment 2nd degree aggravated assault

Czech National Cemetery Annual Meeting The Czech National Cemetery will hold their Annual Meeting Sunday April 3, 2016 at the B a n c o r p S o u t h Community Room in Hazen at 2:00 p.m.

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endangering a minor reset for April 19, 2016.

Alec Huffstickler - 4x criminal mischief - plea guilty, $1,000 fine, 12 month probation.

Paul Hood - Rape, sexual assault 2nd degree motion to continue - pretrial set fro May 17, 2016, lowered bone to $25,000 Robert Price - aggravated assault - set pretrial for May 17, 2016 Clifford Earl - battery 1st degree - Revocation, reset for May 17, 2016 Dennis Geneatkins possession, purpose deliver meth and drug paraphernalia - in jail in Arkansas County - reset for April 19, 2016 Rodney McGee - Eric Kennedy appointed, plea not guilty, waived formal arraignment, set for pretrial April 19, 2016 Joseph Baldwin appointed Eric Kennedy plea and arraignment April 19, 2016, bond dropped to $25,000 Jelecia Jackson - paraphernalia. - Eric Kennedy appointed - plea and arraignment set for April 19, 2016 Southern Lisa Oglesbee - probation revocation - plea and arraignment set for April 18, 2016 Tricia Larkin - intimidating a jury, a witness or an informant - reset for April 18, 2016.

Samantha Jo Harrison breaking or entering, breaking or entering, theft of property, theft of

property - reset for April 18, 2016 Samuel Maurice Harris - possession of controlled substance - reset for May 10, 2016 Antonio Lamont Jones theft of property- reset for May 16, 2016 Malary Leigh Dulaney kidnapping, attempted capital murder, terroristic threatening in the first degree, intimidating a juror, a witness or informant - reset of pretrial April 18, 2016 - Jury trial set for August 13, 14, 2016 Necko Langhorn - rape, sexual assault 2nd degree - warrant issued, failure to appear. Sexual Assault in the 2nd degree, sexual assault in the 2nd degree - warrant issued failure to appear.

Matt Carpenter - possession of controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia , 3 years probation plus court cost and fines Patrick Keith Hill - controlled substances, fraudulent practices, fraud or deceit - reset for April 18, 2016 Victor Penn - theft of property lost, mislaid or delivered by mistake - 12 months supervised probation - plus court costs and fines Jason Howell - delivery of methamphetamine or cocaine, delivery of methamphetamine or cocaine - reset for April 18, 2016 Harold Christopher

Alecia Farmer of Biscoe inducted into collegiate honor society SEARCY, AR (03/22/2016)-- The Paul R. Carter College of Business Administration at Harding University held its annual Delta Mu Delta induction ceremony Sunday, March 13, selecting undergraduate and graduate students for membership in the busi-

ness honor society.

Alecia Farmer of Biscoe (72017) was inducted into Delta Mu Delta. An induction ceremony is held each spring for those who accepted the invitations during the school year.

The induction ceremony was held in Cone Chapel in the American Heritage

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Hazen Study Club held Easter Themed Meeting at BancorpSouth

By Gloria Strohl The Hazen Study Club monthly meeting was held Monday night, March 21, at 6:30 in the BanCorp South Community Room.

Hostesses were Sherry

Bullock and Marilyn Burroughs.

Hot pink and lime green were the background colors for a big splash of Spring.

The banquet table, covered in the pink

Sherry Bullock, Marilyn Burroughs and Carolyn Marek

and green, held a table scape featuring a herd of brown eyed bunnies. A circle of lime green raffia formed the grass in the center. A lighted lantern sat in the midst of all sizes of bunnies and multi-colored eggs were hiding throughout. A blue eggshaped placemat, dotted with the colors of spring, held a Reese’s candy stuffed carrot and a chocolate covered crispy rabbit.

Bowls filled with M&M and jelly bean eggs and York chocolate covered mints for munching dotted the table.

The L-shaped buffet table was covered with the lime green and featured Peter Rabbit, a pair of rabbits and a wagon filled with multi colored eggs.

A beautiful boston fern was

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 The Siren by Kiera Cass, All the Lights We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr, Rustler's Moon by Jodi Thomas, A Deeper Darkness by J.T. Ellison, A Catered Valentine's Day

by Isis Crawford, 2016 Road Atlas, Private Sydney by James Patterson, NYPD Red 4

by James Patterson, When Shadows Fall by J.T. Ellison, Edge of Black by J.T. Ellison, A Mother's Reckoning by Sue Klebold, Violent Crimes by Phillip Margolin, The

Gangster by Clive Cussler, The Steel Kiss by Jeffery Deaver, The Widow by Fiona Barton, Off the Grid by C.J. Box, Frozen Tides by Morgan Rhodes, Back Blast by Mark Greaney, Come to the Garden by Jennifer Wilder Morgan, Lady Midnight by Cassandra Clare, The Killing Forest

by Sara Blaedel, Lay Down My Sword and Shield by James Lee Burke, Against the Storm

by Kat Martin, Private Paris by James Patterson, A Few of the Girls by Maeve Binchy, Scarecrow Returns by Matthew Reilly, Seven Deadly Wonders by Matthew Reilly, Ten Thousand Skies Above You by

Claudia Gray, A Thousand Pieces of You

by Claudia Gray, Glass Sword by Victoria Aveyard, Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard, Deep Blue by Randy Wayne White, Ripper by David L. Golemon, and Rose in Bloom by Helen Hardt DVDS National Geographic Destination Wild Collection, Warrior, Extraction, Mad Max: Fury Road, Room, Lost in Paradise, Open Season: Scared Silly, Alvin and the Chipmunks - Road Chip, The Peanuts Movie, Racing Extinction, Mokingjay: Part 2, and In Heart of Sea. Come by and check out a new book or DVD.

place at one corner of the table and a spring wreath hung above the buffet.

The menu featured Chicken Spectacular, grape salad, fresh greens salad and green beans.

Dessert was Strawberry cheesecake with whipped cream and Strawberry Pound Cake.

Sherry Bullock gave the invocation before inviting the club members to enjoy the buffet.

President Louise Mangum called the meeting to order and led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Nine members answered roll call with “favorite food to prepare for Easter and/or favorite Easter color.

Gloria Strohl started reading the minutes, got a good case of the giggles and had to pass them to Louise Mangum to finish. They were approved as read.

Treasurer Donna Coleman reported. The April and May projects, Hazen Baseball Association, Principal and Art Awards were discussed.

Reta Chlapecka and Donna Coleman said they would see that those projects were completed.

The

Sherry Bullock and Marilyn Hazen Women’s Scholarship was discussed.

Marilyn Burroughs, Carolyn Marek and Connie Swaim all volunteered to go to meeting.

Ladies Night Out was discussed and duties assigned.

The program was the election of officers for 20162018.

That slate is: President, Beverly Wood; Vice President, Carolyn Marek; Secretary, Gloria Strohl; Treasurer, Donna

Burroughs Coleman and Historian, Marilyn Burroughs.

The first game was a memory game - name the items in a box after it is removed. Winner, for the second month in a row, was Connie Swaim! The other game was a game of calculation - guess the number of Reece’s pieces in the Easter Carrot package.

Winner was Beverly Wood.

And, FYI - there are 92 pieces in each carrot!

After enjoying dessert, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M.

Biscoe Cemetery Biscoe Cemetery Work Day will be Saturday, April 2, 2016 at 9:00 a.m.

There will be a short business meeting prior to cleanup at cemetery. In case of rain, it will be held the next Saturday.

Come out and help if possible. We need more help.

The City of DeValls Bluff Annual Financial Statement Financial Statement 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 $4,216.97

WATER & SEWER FUND BEGINNING BALANCE Cash Receipts Collections Other Receipts Total Cash Receipts Total Funds Available

$641,178.52 $229,178.81 $917.61 $230,096.42 871,274.94

EXPENDITURES Repairs & Maintenance $21,313.28 Other $136,413.16 Salaries $66,304.08 Supplies $6,347.48 Utilities $11,346.42 Total Expenditures $241,724.42 Ending Balance Water & Sewer Fund $629,550.52

NATURAL GAS FUND

$100,737.85

BEGINNING BALANCE Cash Receipts Other Receipts Collections Total Cash Receipts Total Funds Available

$12,542.20 $155,669.67 $168,211.87 $268,949.72

EXPENDITURES Repairs & Maintenance Other Salaries Supplies Utilities Total Expenditures Ending Balance Natural Gas Fund

$3,206.04 $110,273.59 $62,125.03 $2,920.43 $10,544.49 $189,069.58 $79,880.14

DHS REPAIR & MAINTENANCE FUND BEGINNING BALANCE Cash Receipts Rental Income Other Receipts Total Cash Receipts Total Funds Available

$31,508.17 $3,884.04 $4,879.03 $8,763.07 $40,271.24

EXPENDITURES Repairs & Maintenance $2,401.45 Other $3,038.60 Contract Labor $3,000.00 Total Expenditures $8,440.05 Ending Balance DHS Repair & Maintenance Fund $31,831.19

GENERAL FUND BEGINNING BALANCE Cash Receipts Rental Income Other Receipts State Turnback City Sales Taxes County Sales Taxes Total Cash Receipts Total Funds Available EXPENDITURES Repairs & Maintenance Other Salaries Supplies Utilities Transfers Total Expenditures Ending Balance General Fund

$13,790.12

$317.93

$4,559.75 $4,559.75 $4,877.68

EXPENDITURES Repairs & Maintenance Other Supplies Total Expenditures Ending Balance Police Department Act

$1,365.62 $584.16 $1,090.53 $3,040.31 988 $1,837.37

DEVALLS BLUFF POLICE EQUIPMENT & EXPENSE BEGINNING BALANCE Cash Receipts Other Receipts Total Cash Receipts Total Funds Available

$2,487.83

$20,823.40 $20,823.40 $23,311.23

EXPENDITURES Repairs & Maintenance $1,749.78 Other $10,239.83 Supplies $3,748.91 Total Expenditures $15,738.52 Ending Balance DeValls Bluff Police Equipment & Expense Fund $7,572.71

STREET FUND

$43,842.47

BEGINNING BALANCE Cash Receipts Other Receipts State Turnback City Sales Taxes Property Taxes Total Cash Receipts Total Funds Available

$495.82 $40,871.37 $25,574.59 $4,009.17 $70,950.95 $114,793.42

EXPENDITURES Repairs & Maintenance Other Salaries Supplies Utilities Total Expenditures Ending Balance Street Fund

$7,860.61 $4,037.09 $11,179.81 $2,447.45 $9,377.56 $34,902.52 $79,890.90

FIRE DEPARTMENT EXPENSE & EQUIPMENT

$50,944.10

$38,600.00 $467,105.82 $9,123.30 $57,144.39 $52,917.99 $624,891.50 $638,681.62

BEGINNING BALANCE Cash Receipts City Sales Tax Fees & Permits Other Revenue Total Cash Receipts Total Funds Available

$3,152.87 $415,727.66 $121,299.46 $1,749.20 $8,338.77 $64,569.54 $614,837.50 $23,844.12

EXPENDITURES Repairs & Maintenance $29,666.70 Other $80,696.95 Supplies $5,071.31 Utilities $5,056.12 Salaries $7,020.39 Total Expenditures $127,511.47 Ending Balance Fire Department Expense & Equipment $14,987.77

TWIN CITY RIVERFRONT PARK FUND BEGINNING BALANCE Cash Receipts Camping Fees Total Cash Receipts Total Funds Available

POLICE DEPARTMENT ACT 988 BEGINNING BALANCE Cash Receipts Other Receipts Total Cash Receipts Total Funds Available

$2,803.04 $5,021.76 $5,021.76 $7,824.80

EXPENDITURES Repairs & Maintenance $436.10 Other $714.00 Utilities $2,300.19 Supplies $157.54 Total Expenditures $3,607.83 Ending Balance Twin City Riverfront Park Fund

$61,421.19 $5,941.00 $24,192.95 $91,555.14 $142,499.24

MUNICIPAL COURT FUND BEGINNING BALANCE Cash Receipts Fine Income Total Cash Receipts Total Funds Available

$2,789.80

$142,087.87 $142,087.87 $144,877.67

EXPENDITURES Court Disbursements $143,992.17 Total Expenditures $143,992.17 Ending Balance Municipal Court Fund $885.50

DEVALLS BLUFF FIRE DEPARTMENT ACT 833 FUND

BEGINNING BALANCE Cash Receipts Act 833 Distribution Total Cash Receipts Total Funds Available

$9,010.42 $1,699.20 $1,699.20 $10,709.62

EXPENDITURES Repairs & Maintenance $4,505.76 Supplies $1,711.50 Other $3,707.75 Total Expenditures $9,925.01 Ending Balance DeValls Bluff Fire Department Act 833 Fund $784.61

DEVALLS BLUFF LEVEE DISTRICT INVESTORS

$2,564.58

BEGINNING BALANCE Cash Receipts Other Receipts Total Cash Receipts Total Funds Available

$2.01 $2.01 $2,566.59

EXPENDITURES Repairs & Maintenance $1,050.00 Utilities $289.37 Other Expense $216.59 Total Expenditures $1,555.96 Ending Balance DeValls Bluff Levee District Investors $1,010.63

DEVALLS BLUFF CRIMINAL JUSTICE FUND BEGINNING BALANCE Cash Receipts Court Total Cash Receipts Total Funds Available

$10,193.99 $2,614.90 $2,614.90 $12,808.89

EXPENDITURES Terminal Fees $2,706.28 Total Expenditures $2,706.28 Ending Balance DeValls Bluff Criminal Justice Fund $10,102.61

COURT AUTOMATION FUND

$7,492.49

BEGINNING BALANCE Cash Receipts Court Total Cash Receipts Total Funds Available

$2,212.30 $2,212.30 $9,704.79

EXPENDITURES Computer Software Total Expenditures

$1,745.65 $1,745.65

Ending Balance DeValls Bluff Criminal Justice Fund $7,959.14

CITY BEAUTIFICATION FUND BEGINNING BALANCE Cash Receipts Other Receipts Total Cash Receipts Total Funds Available

$12,688.15 $650.00 $650.00 $13,338.15

EXPENDITURES Supplies $2,522.41 City Beautification $6,474.54 Total Expenditures $8,996.95 Ending Balance DeValls Bluff Criminal Justice Fund $4,341.20

BOND INDEBTEDNESS

Water & Sewer 2038 #3 Well 2028 Street Bond 2023 Arkansas Forestry Loan-Fire Engine #2

$574,519.68 $27,171.44 $555,000.00 2018 $11,251.50 Farmers & Merchants Loan-Fire Engine #2 2018 $15,150.00 Date Free of Debt 2038 Total $1,183,092.62 All financial records for the City of DeValls Bluff are open to the public and available for viewing from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday at DeValls Bluff City Hall.

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City of Hazen Annual Financial Statement January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015 GENERAL FUND BEGINNING BALANCE $241,594.34 REVENUES State Revenue $23,219.00 County Property Tax 62,881.19 Sales Tax Revenue 777,419.57 Fines & Costs 241,844.32 Other Revenue 674,102.16 Franchise Fees 68,926.15 Rent Income 70,971.70 Municipal Court Revenue 16,933.50 Transfers from Other Funds 145,107.02 Adm Justice Income 107,859.44 TOTAL REVENUES $2,189,264.05 TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE $2,430,858.39 EXPENDITURES Payroll & Benefits Expense $653,773.71 Operations 2,885.77 Insurance Expense 58,278.49 Repair / Maintenance Expense 648,745.25 Supplies Expense 36,352.91 Utilities Expense 43,426.82 Transfers to Other Funds 693,530.23 Other Expense 102,078.26 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $2,239,071.44 ENDING BALANCE $191,786.95

STREET FUND BEGINNING BALANCE $70,686.18 REVENUES State Revenue $96,929.19 County Property Tax 20,476.38 Other Revenue 6,828.47 TOTAL REVENUES $124,234.04 TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE $194,920.22 EXPENDITURES Payroll & Benefits Expense $33,113.12 Operations 6,539.93 Insurance Expense 9,283.97 Street Repairs 3,016.91 Repair / Maintenance Expense 6,507.31 Supplies Expense 10,676.90 Utilities Expense 26,009.75 Other Expense 16,005.63 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $111,153.52 ENDING BALANCE $83,766.70

NATURAL GAS FUND CASH BALANCES $55,327.68 OTHER ASSETS 91,105.00 Less: LIABILITIES AND NOTES PAYABLE (45,334.00) BEGINNING EQUITY BALANCE $101,098.68 REVENUES Other Revenue $7,127.94 Transfers From Other Funds 50,000.00 Gas Revenue 437,692.25 TOTAL REVENUES $494,820.19 TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE $595,918.87 EXPENDITURES Payroll & Benefits Expense $152,468.77 Operations 10,300.93 Insurance Expense 14,065.91 Equipment Payment 5,684.52 Natural Gas Expense 243,674.90 Repair / Maintenance Expense 7,121.37 Supplies Expense 18,374.78 Utilities Expense 10,703.30 Transfers to Other Funds 36,082.15 Other Expense 48,305.35 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $546,781.98 CASH BALANCES $3,645.89 OTHER ASSETS 91,105.00 Less: LIABILITIES AND NOTES PAYABLE (45,614.00) ENDING EQUITY BALANCE $49,136.89

WATER FUND CASH BALANCES $13,308.47 OTHER ASSETS 2,464,027.00 Less: LIABILITIES AND NOTES PAYABLE (22,693.00) BEGINNING EQUITY BALANCE $2,454,642.47 REVENUES Other Revenue $20,851.41 Water Revenue 410,537.73 Leachate Income 20,580.00 Transfers From Other Funds 49,800.00 TOTAL REVENUES $501,769.14 TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE $2,956,411.61 EXPENDITURES Payroll & Benefits Expense $152,467.27 Operations 61,294.53 Bond Payment 101,951.37 Insurance Expense 23,882.79 Equipment Payment 5,684.52 Repair / Maintenance Expenses 18,898.29 Supplies Expense 39,347.49 Utilities Expense 55,354.86 Other Expense 39,073.80 Transfers to Other Funds 6,000.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $503,954.92 CASH BALANCES $11,317.69 OTHER ASSETS 2,464,027.00 Less: LIABILITIES AND NOTES PAYABLE (22,880.00) ENDING EQUITY BALANCE $2,452,464.69

See 2003, 2014 Bond Fund Reports and Statement of Indebtedness Attached.

SALES TAX FUND BEGINNING BALANCE

$365,566.80

REVENUES Sales Tax Revenue 657,781.52 Other Revenue 49,842.08 TOTAL REVENUES $707,623.60 TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE $1,073,190.40 EXPENDITURES Equipment Payment 102,139.92 City Park Expense 46,737.45 Insect Expense 91,268.85 Trash Pickup Expense 98,553.77 Library Contribution 27,000.00 Revenue Office Expense 5,494.84 Other Expense 155,679.91 Transfers to Other Funds 147,607.02 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $674,481.76 ENDING BALANCE $398,708.64

ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE FUND BEGINNING BALANCE $0.12 REVENUES Other Revenue $1.40 Municipal Court Revenue 171,871.76 Small Claims Revenue 5,185.00 TOTAL REVENUES $177,058.16 TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE $177,058.28 EXPENDITURES County Treasurer Expense $8,228.73 Court Fines 57,279.47 Transfers to Other Funds 111,549.87 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $177,058.07 ENDING BALANCE $0.21

UTILITIES CONTINGENCY FUND BEGINNING BALANCE $90,184.71 REVENUES Other Revenue 77.57 Transfers From Other Funds 56,000.01 TOTAL REVENUES $56,077.58 TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE $146,262.29 EXPENDITURES Repair / Maintenance Expense $37,079.91 Other Expense 66,142.03 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $103,221.94 ENDING BALANCE $43,040.35

FIRE PENSION 1 FUND BEGINNING BALANCE $258,893.71 REVENUES State Revenue $4,200.00 Other Revenue 877.71 County Treasurer Income 10,910.25 TOTAL REVENUES $15,987.96 TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE $274,881.67 EXPENDITURES Firemen's Retirement $25,200.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $25,200.00 ENDING BALANCE 249,681.67

FIRE PENSION 2 FUND BEGINNING BALANCE $17,999.75 REVENUES Other Revenue $1.74 TOTAL REVENUES $1.74 TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE $18,001.49 EXPENDITURES Firemen's Retirement 1,383.20 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1,383.20 ENDING BALANCE $16,618.29

FIRE PROTECTION FUND BEGINNING BALANCE $17,440.58 REVENUES State Revenue $16,900.10 Other Revenue 10.34 TOTAL REVENUES $16,910.44 TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE $34,351.02 EXPENDITURES Operations $6,783.54 Repair / Maintenance Expense 1,556.90 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 8,340.44 ENDING BALANCE $26,010.58

MUNICIPAL COURT COST FUND BEGINNING BALANCE $1,463.92 REVENUES Other Revenue $0.80 Adm Justice Income 3,689.12 TOTAL REVENUES $3,689.92 TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE $5,153.84 EXPENDITURES Supplies Expense Utilities Expense TOTAL EXPENDITURES ENDING BALANCE

$1,052,624.64 CASH BALANCES Less: LIABILITIES ENDING BALANCE

$12,575.62 $(3,861.45) $8,714.17

All financial records for the City of Hazen are for public records and are open for public inspection during regular business hours of 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday at City Hall in Hazen, Arkansas. If the record is in active use or in storage and therefore not available at the time a citizen asks to examine it, the custodian shall certify this fact in writing to the applicant and set a date and hour within (3) three days at which time the record will be available for inspection and copying.

2014 WATER & SEWER BOND CONSTRUCTION FUND BALANCE ON HAND 12/31/2014 $500,000.00 Receipts: Dividends: $8.29 Total Cash Receipts $8.29 Total Funds Available $500,008.29 EXPENDITURES: 1/9/2015 Camera & VAC contract work $5,217.00 5/15/2015 JCL scales-asphalt grinder $18,100.00 6/12/2015 Sewer pipe $16,380.40 6/12/2015 PVC Sewer Pipe & Saddle T $2,091.02 7/1/2015 10 loads base gravel $3,000.00 7/1/2015 Five PVC sewer couplings $121.00 7/1/2015 25 PVC sewer couplings $152.90 7/9/2015 1/2 cost tractor/loader/backhoe $23,994.00 7/16/2015 PVC pipe & couplings $414.92 7/21/2015 25 couplings $165.11 8/10/2015 Gas for dump truck $207.29 8/10/2015 Sewer couplings $239.21 8/10/2015 Equipment rental $1,083.14 8/12/2015 3 loads base gravel $900.00 8/25/2015 Equipment rental $904.17 8/25/2015 2 loads base gravel $600.00 9/2/2015 Equipment rental $361.05 9/24/2015 Democrat-Gazette Bid Ad $405.06 10/’28/2015 Sewer pipe $1,041.40 $75,377.67 Total Expenditures $(75,377.67) Ending Balance 12/31/15 $424,630.62

2014 WATER & SEWER BOND FUND BALANCE ON HAND 12/31/2014 $8,991.59 Receipts: Dividends $0.56 Transfer from Water & Sewer 101,951.37 Transfer from Debt Service Reserve 0.21 Total Cash Receipts 101,952.14 Total Funds Available $110,943.73 EXPENDITURES Fiduciary Fees $737.50 Interest Paid 41,786.52 Bonds Called 25,000.00 Total Expenditures 67,524.02 Ending Balance 12/31/2015 $43,419.71

2014 WATER & SEWER DEBT SERVICE RESERVE Balance on Hand 12/31/2014 Receipts: Interest Dividends Total Cash Receipts Total Funds Available

$54,800.50 408.12 0.01 408.13 $55,208.63

EXPENDITURES Transfer to Bond Fund Total Expenditures Ending Balance 12/31/2015

$$$55,208.63

CITY OF HAZEN DECEMBER 31, 2015 INDEBTEDNESS TYPE OF DEBT

AMOUNT DATE LAST PAYMENT DUE

Bonded Debt 2014 Water & Sewer Improvement Bonds

$1,785,000.00 8/1/2044

Promissory Note Fire Department Vehicle Promissory Note Utility Department Vehicle

$8,451.85 01/31/2016 $25,804.74 04/25/2018

All financial records for the City of Hazen, Arkansas are public records and are open for public inspection during regular business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., PAYROLL FUND Monday through Friday, at City Hall in CASH BALANCES $13,122.93 Hazen, Arkansas.

Less: LIABILITIES $(4,402.30) $2,623.75 1,418.38 $4,042.13 $1,111.71

BEGINNING BALANCE $8,720.63 REVENUES Transfers From Other Funds $1,052,618.18 TOTAL REVENUES $1,052,618.18 TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE $1,061,338.81

If the record is in active use or in storage and, therefore, not available at the time a citizen asks to examine it, the custodian shall certify this fact in writing to the applicant and set a date and hour within three (3) days at which time the record will be available for inspecEXPENDITURES Payroll & Benefits Expense $966,885.14 tion and copying.

Insurance Expense 68,239.50 Insect Expense 4,500.00 Other Expense 13,000.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES

David Hardke

David Hardke, Recorder/Treasurer

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My trip to Cuba & Two with President Fidel Castro

By Harvey Joe Sanner The picture was taken October 1987 in the Presidential Palace, Havana, Cuba. The date came to be known as Black Tuesday (unrelated to our visit) because the U.S. stock market experienced record declines that day.

President Castro was aware of it and mentioned it during our dinner party hosted by the President.

I was invited to make the trip to Cuba by then 1st Congressional District of Arkansas, U.S. Representative, Bill Alexander.

The host group was the ARCA Foundation headquartered in Washington, D.C. ARCA had undertaken a project that included exploring opportunities that might lead to improved relations between the United States and Cuba.

At least, they hoped to find a way to tone down the harsh rhetoric between Cuba and the Reagan Administration.

I was told that the Cubans rec-

ommended to ARCA that they travel to Cuba and learn what concerns the Cubans had with U.S./Cuban relations before they reached any conclusions.

The trip was arranged and other than myself, most participants were scholars, humanitarians, a former U.S. Senator, Dick Clark, a former Peace Corps Director, Mary King, a civic activist and political candidate from New York, Mark Green.

ARCA Chairman Smith Bagley attended with his wife and daughter.

During our stay we visited with practically all the Cabinet Ministers of the Cuban government plus officials of the Catholic Church, some political opponents of the Castro government, the director of the American Interest Section and the Director of the Canadian Embassy. We also visited the Isle of Youth where we were introduced to high school children

Harvey Joe Sanner shaking President Fidel Castro’s hand. being educated in Cuba. so he could put me on They numbered 14,000 Cuban television and let and most came from his farmers meet me. He had questioned me pretty African nations.

We met with President intently during our first Castro the first time in visit and during our sechis office about 11:00 PM ond encounter he accuand the meeting lasted rately stated the gross until 3:30 AM. During revenue of my farming the meeting I had an operation. It was obvious opportunity to ask him if that he had given considhe would like to buy erable thought to the subsome American rice. He ject. I regret that I have said, "could be." Later not been able to return to when the U.S. Interest Cuba.

Currently, we are sellSection Director learned of my question, he want- ing U.S. Rice to the ed to know the Cuban market as well as President's response. other commodities. I jokWhen we were invited for ingly tell the farm groups a second visit--which that have been promoting amazed our group-- by the expansion of comthe President to a cock- merce with Cuba that I tail and dinner party started that ball rolling

By Chris Weems Democratic Party. told the in 1987 and the new guys The Prairie County The members voted to go someone Democratic Women voted with the PC Democratic President that I had are just finishing the not to have the fundraiser Central Committee for the asked the American rep- work I started long ago.

None of the individuals as has been the tradition Jefferson Jackson Dinner resentative about shipping rice to Cuba. The on our trip would want to for the last several years as in the past years. due to the fact that the They also voted to sup- President then asked me adopt the Cuban form of number of members is port the first-time women what did he say? I said, government and we had lowest it has ever been, as candidates who have oppo- "He said the same thing no illusions of converting announced by Chris sition in the General you did, Mr. President, Castro. Improved comPresident munications between the Weems, president. The Election with a monetary could be." regular meeting was held donation after the Castro stroked his beard U.S. and Cuba was a goal at the Hurley House with National Democratic and nodded his acknowl- for ARCA and they deemed it worthy of the edgment. six members present.

Convention.

He told me that I was risks. Political and public The president read some The next meeting will be recent correspondence Tuesday night, May 24, at the first American farmer criticisms were expected. from Vincent Insalaco, 6:00 p.m., at Murry’s he had met and then Some of us encountered asked me return to Cuba harsh criticism for travelchairman of the Arkansas Restaurant. ing to Cuba, one Little Rock writer for a statewide paper accused

By Harvey Joe Sanner me of being naive and March 23, 2016 So many, especially in and the American people The news coverage of the farm communities of will see great benefits in President Obama's his- America have urged that the future because of the toric visit to the nation of the embargo be lifted for civil conversations taking Cuba was pretty intense. a long time. I testified in place between the two As of Monday, March 28 After all, it has been 88 congress on that issue in presidents. Experts say at 8:15 a.m. the Prairie years since an American 1987-88 and took part in that change will come County Sheriff's Office president had been there. the effort to end the slowly but if we don't had 25 inmates booked at The rancor and bitterness embargo on behalf of the begin, it will never come. Prairie County Jail in between our two govern- American Agriculture It's been along time since Des Arc, AR which ments is well known Movement along with 1987 when I visited Cuba included: because it's been a many other farm organi- at the invitation of then Owens, Fredrick, black decades long confronta- zations. But we were not U.S. Representative Bill male, age 33, incarcerattion. Without expound- successful, except during Alexander.

Some ed on March 24 for muring on all the reasons, the a period in the Clinton thought we were on the der - first degree.

U.S. imposed a very strict Administrations when we verge of change at that Enzor, David Mark, trade and travel embargo saw some easing of time. When I returned white male, age 56, incaragainst Cuba in 1960. restrictions on exporting from Cuba, I put some cerated on March 7 for Trade had all but stopped farm commodities and thoughts on paper as a commitment. in 1959. The news cover- medical supplies and way of explaining why an Branch, Aaron Antwon, age from Cuba was more travel between the American farmer was in black male, age 32, incarenjoyable than the end- nations. The administra- the same photograph cerated on March 17 for less presidential cam- tion of George W. Bush with President Fidel possession of controlled paign debates made up of reversed many of those Castro.

These recent substance, possession of feuds, insults, crude lan- gains and the commerce events cause me to drug paraphernalia class guage, violent protests practically ended again in believe that a bunch of A misdemeanor, possesand just general bad taste the 2000-2008 period. dirt farmers in the 1980's sion of controlled subwith little attention to The embargo is still in wanting to export goods stance. important issues! place, only congress can to Cuba were right. And, McGee, Rodney Tiawan, So, the U.S. effort at remove it.

But the our feelings about the black male, age 37, incarforcing Cuba to change its President has taken some embargo were more than cerated on March 1 for form of government is 56 permitted actions that money concerns alone, it possession of firearms/ceryears old and did not resulted in the U.S. was the unfairness it rep- tain persons, non-support accomplish what it was Embassy in Havana resented and the pain it and parole violation. intended to do. being re-opened and this brought to the Cuban Figueroa, Frank, hisThere is still strong visit by him and 40 mem- people. We used to say, if panic male, age 36, incaropposition from some bers of congress-both we can sell wheat to cerated on March 25 for communities in the U.S. Democrats and Russia, we should be able criminal attempt to comto moving toward estab- Republicans-and a host of to sell rice to Cuba; that mit, possession of control lishing normal relations business executives repre- might have been a simple substance with intent to with Cuba. But the pub- senting some of the slogan but it had a point. deliver, and fleeing lic sentiment has been largest U.S. firms is like- Hopefully before much felony. growing for sometime to ly to lead to a total lifting more time goes by the Ingle, Lawrence A., hissupport a change in our of the embargo which has embargo will be lifted panic male, age 24, incarpolicy. been described as the last and perhaps with it some cerated on March 24 for It is no doubt the Cuban relic of the Cold War. of the long-standing probation violation. people have suffered ecoWhether one disagrees hatred will finally fade Washington, Earl, black nomically due to the with what the president into history. male, age 48, incarceratembargo. But, the long has put into motion or Thank you President ed on December 28, 2015 time president Fidel not, the facts and reality Obama and President for criminal mischief Castro and his brother are calling for change.

Castro for looking forward 1st.

Raul Castro currently For me personally, I'm instead of back and for Dulaney, Malary L., serving as president are excited and convinced providing us with a white female, age 31, still standing. that the Cuban people hands on history lesson. incarcerated on December

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manipulated by Castro.

Of course I think the writer was full of beans.

I left Cuba feeling that reasonable people, who are diametrically opposed in their political philosophies, could communicate, exchange ideas and co-exist. I'm certainly no expert in foreign policy but I do believe that the harsh rhetoric from the U.S. and the trade embargo against Cuba has worsened the chances for democracy to take hold in Cuba. I did testify in favor of lifting the embargo before a U.S. House Committee following the trip. The one thing I did notice about the Cubans was that they were very passionate about their independence.

Example; when the Minister of Prisons was told by a member of our group that the U.S. wanted to inspect their prisons for possible human rights violations, he retorted, "Who are you to demand to inspect our prisons, we don't come to America and demand to inspect yours."

Some years after my trip, a group promoting the lifting or moderating the Cuban Embargo approached me about supporting their effort.

Afterwards, I did meet with some U.S. Government officials and I was able to ask President Clinton of that possibility during a White House visit while he was doing his weekly radio broadcast from the Oval Office. He indicated that the embargo would have already been lifted if it had not been for the Cubans shooting down the two U.S. civilian aircraft they said violated their airspace. That incident seemed to move any relaxation of the embargo backwards.

However, just when chances to trade with Cuba were looking the darkest, per-

haps it was hurricane damage, perhaps because it was great public relations for Castro, both sides began to allow U.S. exports into Cuba. There are restrictions regarding government sales and credit but never the less, the U.S. began to ship a considerable amount of agricultural commodities to Cuba.

The ARCA people, and many others promoting improved relations between our nations, thought that interaction was the best tool to promote democracy. Makes sense to me and I like to think that the reasonable approach by ARCA and others is finally achieving positive results.

On a personal note. I enjoyed meeting President Castro, his cabinet members and other Cubans. Each one treated me very well.

President Castro seemed to want what was best for his people and he has witnessed severe exploitation of Cubans by corporate domination.

He is also someone who vehemently resents the U.S. telling Cuba how it should conduct its affairs.

In addition to his interest in U.S. agriculture, President Castro was very interested in how I, a farmer, came to Cuba in the company of the caliber of people on the trip.

I explained that my farm activist role and being a hands on farmer was the reason that I had an association with Congressman Alexander and that was why he recommended me to ARCA. He seemed intrigued that a rural person would be included.

Didn't mean to write a book but wanted to give some explanation of how, why, when and where the camera lens caught a dirt farmer from Arkansas shaking hands with the President of Cuba.

Prairie County Jail Report 19, 2015 for kidnapping and terroristic threatening - felony.

Gschwend, Madison, white female, age 24, incarcerated on March 21 for commitment.

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.

Brown, Theotis Watis, black male, age 49, incarcerated on March 26 for failure to appear.

Chamness, Douglas Duane, white male, age 52, incarcerated on March 21 for failure to appear.

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.

Tipton, Michael Deaune, white male, age 48, incar-

cerated on March 25 for failure to appear.

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

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, incarcerated 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.

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.

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

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

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

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More than 50 kids and parents participated in Hazen Public Library Easter Egg Hunt at the Gazebo on March 23 On Wednesday, March 23, the Hazen Public Library held its annual Easter Egg hunt. This year the weather allowed the library to place eggs in the center of town next to the Gazebo. Over 50 kids and parents participated in the Hunt.

Prairie County Library Manager April Highfill

Jalynn Thomas and Emma Hollis each found a golden egg at the Easter Egg Hunt on Wednesday, March 23.

They each won an Easter Basket full of goodies.

placed several hundred eggs with two golden prize eggs throughout the lawn. Before the hunt began, Highfill welcomed everyone and explained the rules.

Participants were Brance Williams, Angie Williams, Kasyn Weems, Lisa Voumard, Lydia, Danny Kelly, Mrs. Kelly,

Jalynn and Jaycee Thomas, Jason Thomas, Karson Swinford, Judy Smith, Wyatt Flatness, Zoey Barnhill, Ashley Smith, Bella, Stephen Roberts, Stephanie Duncan, Ariel Schloeder, Jesse, Jacob, Christine Duncan, Macy Ingle, Tina Ingle, Karly Woodall, Leah Woodall, Malik Smith, Erika Scott, Westen Evans, Donna Alexander, Lonnie

and Jacob Grable, Shonda Cupples, Gabriel Brown, Gracie, Dale and Isaac Hall, Vince King, Janet King, Michelle Acosta, Bentley Cook, Hudson Minton, Emma Hollis, Julie Hollis, Peaches, Tania, April Highfill, Janice and Jamie.

The kids, parents and the workers all had fun while the kids searched for the Easter Eggs.