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Community Events Calendar 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.

Saturday March 12

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

Movies at the Center featuring “Turnaround Jake” at 6:00 p.m. at DeValls Bluff Community Center

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.

Thursday March 24

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

Monday - Friday March 21 - 25 Spring Break

Sunday March 27 EASTER

Monday March 28

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

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Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Megan Stock crowned Miss Arkansas Heritage on March 5 at DeValls Bluff Community Center On Saturday, March 5 there were 44 wonderful girls and boys that competed in the Arkansas Heritage Pageant at the DeValls Bluff Community Center. The winners for 2016 are: WEE MISS: Photogenic Melody Perry 1st: Peyton Whiting Queen: Melody Perry BABY MR KING: Tucker Hasley BABY MISS: Photogenic: Clara Phelps 2nd: Clara Phelps 1st: Renley Bowlan Queen: Chesneigh Broadway TINY MISS: Photogenic: Aspen Reynolds 1st: Christina Duncan Queen: Aspen Reynolds YOUNG MR. 2nd: Jacob Duncan 1st: Ethan Reynolds King: CJ Swaim YOUNG MISS Photogenic: Swayzeigh Broadway Talent: Swayzeigh Broadway 3rd: Lilly Jane Hinson 2nd: Emmalyn Hinson

Miss Arkansas Heritage at DeValls Bluff Community Center. See more pageant pictures on Page 8. Photo courtesy of Ruth Corley Photography 3rd: Brie Derrick Photogenic: Kirsten 1st Destiny Martin 1st: Swayzeigh 2nd: Allie Scott Hardin Queen: Alahna Rhodes Broadway 1st: Brittany Green Talent: Mollie Tiner Peoples Choice Queen: Kyndal Fryer Queen: Jenna Maddox Interview: Demre Renley Bowlan LITTLE MISS: MISS: Besharse Mollie Tiner Photogenic: Alahna Congeniality: Bailey 3rd: Alana Lee PETITE MISS Rhodes Greenwood 2nd: Kirsten Hardin Photogenic: Kelsey 1st: Gracie Derrick Queen: Demre Besharse Windham Talent: Bailey TEEN MISS: Congeniality: Brie Greenwood Interview: Sarina Jones Derrick 3rd: Kristyn Lewis Photogenic: Allie Scott 2nd: Sarina Jones Talent: Jenna Maddox 1st: Kelsey Windham Interview: Jenna The East Arkansas the many inspirational out the United States.

Queen: Megan Stock Community College Fine quotes revealed in her Throughout her works of Maddox Arts Center Gallery in favorite movie, Steel art, she primarily focuses Forrest City will present Magnolias. The famous on southern landscapes, Steeling Magnolias, an movie quote, “I’d rather abstracts, and southern exhibition of artwork by have thirty minutes of pastimes.

A school artist Polly Glass of wonderful than a lifetime teacher by day, Polly Marion. The exhibition of nothing special,” is not Glass’ passion for painting will run through Friday, only the driving force and her self-taught skill of April 1st. behind her artwork, but painting has developed Artist Polly Glass’ artis- also her life. and evolved over time. tic inspiration and the Glass’ artwork has been A native of Little Rock, focus of her art pieces can displayed in private and Arkansas, Polly graduated be summed up by one of public collections through- from the University of Mississippi with a Master’s degree in Education, and she currently lives in Marion with her husband Matthew and their son, Tapp Allen.

The EACC Gallery is located at 1700 Newcastle Road in Forrest City.

Daily hours for the Gallery are Monday-Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and Fridays from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., or as scheduled for special group tours. There is no charge for admission.

For more information, call 870-633-4480 or visit the 2015 Miss Fort Linoln Queen AnnaLisa Meredith crown“We are in the house of the Lord!” Acrylic with Epoxy ing 2016 Miss Arkansas Heritage Queen Megan Stock website at www.eacc.edu.

Resin on Canvas, 16" x 20"

EACC PR- EACC Gallery Presents Steeling Magnolias Exhibit by Polly Glass

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

At the dawn of a new century, everything is changing, and anything is possible. Ragtime returns to the road in an all new touring production that Bloomberg News hails as “explosive, thrilling and nothing short of a masterpiece.” Set in turn of the century New York, the stories of an upper-class wife, a determined Jewish

immigrant, and a daring young Harlem musician unfold, and all three are united by their desire and belief in a brighter tomorrow.

Their compelling stories are set to theatre’s richest and most glorious Tony Award® winning score.

Winning awards for Best Book and Best Musical Score, the 13-time Tony Award® nominated musical is a timeless celebration of life, what it could and should be.

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

Directed and Choreographed by Tony® nominated Marcia

Arkansas Heritage 5K Run/2K Family Walk Formerly the Ft Lincoln 5K/2K, the Arnold Family Foundation is excited to announce our 1st Annual Arkansas Heritage 5K Run/2K Walk.

On Saturday, March 26th at 8am is the starting time.

Registration will be at 77:45, located behind Breaktime in DeValls Bluff.

The event will

begin and end at the Rail Trail, the new walking trail. The 5K entry fee is just $25 for each runner and each will receive a Tshirt. The entry fee for the Family 2K Walk will be $10 each, Tshirt not included. Please contact the DeValls Community Center at 870-998-2012 or 870-581-7202 to receive your entry form!!!

Milgrom Dodge and produced by Phoenix Entertainment, Ragtime features a book by Terrence McNally, music

by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and is based on E.L. Doctorow’s best-selling 1975 novel, Ragtime. The novel won the National Book Critics Circle award and sold 4.5 million copies.

Doctorow’s best-selling and award-winning Ragtime novel became a film in 1981, and the Broadway musical was produced in 1998. The original Broadway production of Ragtime ran for 834 performances.

In 2009, a Broadway revival received rapturous

reviews, and Phoenix Entertainment’s touring production of Ragtime is currently appearing throughout North America.

Phoenix Entertainment celebrates seventeen years of artistic excellence and remains a revered international theatrical producing and management enterprise dedicated to the development, production, and presentation of topnotch Broadway musicals and family entertainment throughout North America and beyond.

Founded by Stephen Kane and Michael McFadden, Phoenix Entertainment has delivered thousands of performances of over 100 live productions on four

continents. Past touring productions include Rock of Ages, Camelot, The Color Purple, Grease starring Frankie Avalon, The King and I, 42nd Street, Phantom of the Opera, Smokey Joe’s Café, Sesame Street Live, and more.

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

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

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Obituaries Maxine Weems Clara Maxine Guess Weems of Hazen was born in the Brown Grove Community to John and N e t t i e S t a n l e y Guess on January 30, 1921 and went to be with her Heavenly Father on March 4, 2016 after a long illness.

She graduated from Des Arc High School in 1938 and married the love of her life, Eli Weems, in 1941.

Her husband served in the Army Air Corp during WWII and they lived in several different cities and made lifelong friends. Much later, after retirement, this group of friends met annually in various parts of the country which spurred them to travel and enjoy new areas.

In 1951, with their two children, they moved to Ft. Worth for better job opportunities.

Maxine loved being a Texan and was very involved with her family, friends, and church. She was a great cook and a very loving mom, grandmother, and great-grandmother. One of her greatest joys was working in the Russell Stover Candy Store when the stores were beautifully decorated and candies prominently displayed.

One of the most enjoyed benefits was being able to eat all the candy you wanted while on duty!

She continued to work for them when the family was transferred to Atlanta, Georgia in 1964.

Even after retiring and moving back to Arkansas, her chocolate of choice was Russell Stover.

Maxine was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother, Clifford Guess and sisters, Dorothy Plant and Cassie Crowder. She is survived by her daughter, Johnnie Davis and husband, Bob; son, Gary Weems and wife, Shirley; grandchildren, Darren Dailey (Rhonda), Delaine White (Brian), Ryan Weems (Shannon), Autumn Wood (Bobby), and Jackie Davis; seven great-grandchildren and one great greatgranddaughter.

Visitation was from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Sunday, March 6, at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen.

Funeral services were 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 7, at Calvary Baptist Church in Hazen.

Burial was in the Center Point Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 289 Front Street, Hazen, Arkansas 72064.

Ethan Wylie Ethan Andrew Wylie, 36, of Humphrey died Monday, February 29, 2016, in an auto accident.

Ethan is survived by his wife, Heather Wylie; son, Jaden Wylie (5); parents, Mike and Pam Wylie of Baton Rouge, LA; and sister, Kelsie Wylie Nichols (Josh) of Denver, CO. Ethan is preceded in death by grandparents, Mason and Jane Brown of Stuttgart and JW and Ruth Wylie of Hobbs, NM. Ethan was born September 3, 1979, in Little Rock to parents, Mike and Pam Wylie. He graduated from Stuttgart High School in 1998 and graduated from Cothron's School of Lock Technology becoming a licensed locksmith in 1999. He grew his business, Central Arkansas Lock and Key, over the coming years, providing 17 years of committed service to the South-central Arkansas area.

His family and friends remember him as a loving, fun, and dedicated husband, father, son and community member.

Ethan was generous to everyone he met - always willing to lend a helping hand embodying the true spirit of his Eagle Scout rank. He was a passionate sportsman and a true son of the Grand Prairie. He was the founder and guide of 4 Feathers guide service, welcoming hunters from far and wide, providing experiences of a lifetime in the fields and timber of the Grand Prairie.

Visitation was from 5:00

- 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, at Turpin Funeral Home in Stuttgart.

Funeral services were scheduled for 10:00 a.m.

Thursday, March 3, at First Baptist Church in Stuttgart with burial service immediately following at Lone Tree Cemetery in Stuttgart.

All are welcome to attend and celebrate Ethan's life.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Farmers and Merchants BankStuttgart, Ethan Wylie Memorial Fund.

Lora Weatherly Lora Grace Weatherly, 95, of Roe, died Saturday, March 5 at her home.

Visitation and funeral was Monday, March 7, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home in Clarendon. Bro. Rickey Glover officiating.

Interment at Shady Grove Cemetery.

Arrangements by Brown Funeral Home in Clarendon.

Gerald Decker Gerald Leon Decker was born May 18, 1927, to Henry O. Decker, and Pearl Ethyl W e a v e r D e c k e r .

Gerald died February 25, 2016, at Baptist Health-North Little Rock. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emma Erleman Decker; his brother, Calvin Decker; and his parents.

Shortly after his father’s death, Gerald left school to work on drilling rice wells, until the start of World War II when he moved to Pensacola, Fla., and took a job building Liberty ships. When he came of age, he joined the U.S. Army Air Corp, and was in Germany during the end of the war. After the war Gerald found his way back to Stuttgart and found himself once again drilling rice wells. He was called back into the service during the Korean conflict where he served as a tank instructor.

When the conflict in Korea ended, Gerald married his sweetheart Emma and moved to Texas.

While there, he tried his hand at drilling oil wells and a grain dryer. Once their daughter Barbara was born, Gerald and Emma moved back to Stuttgart and soon afterwards they had two sons, Robert and Henry Edward. Gerald worked for several decades for Ragland's, for his friend Walt Krissell and then Riceland Machine where he worked as a master welder and machinist.

Another one of Gerald’s pastimes was his love and devotion to the Boy Scouts of America. For three decades (1960’s-1990’s) he served as Assistant Scoutmaster then Scoutmaster for Troop 84 in Stuttgart. Troop 84, under the leadership of Gerald Decker was one of the most active, recognized and award winning Boy Scout Troops in Arkansas’ Quapaw Council. During his scouting career Gerald received some of the highest merits a scout leader can achieve. Awards such as the brotherhood of the Order of the Arrow, the Koskoloskis award, the District Award of Merit and the very prestigious Silver Beaver.

One of the best activities Troop 84 was known for a week at Boy Scout camp each summer. Where most troops elected to eat in the mess hall, Troop 84 could be found at camp cooking their own meals.

Gerald took his boys to every Boy Scout trail he could find, including many times at Shiloh, Brice’s Crossroads, Vicksburg, Pea Ridge, Bayou Meto, opening days at both Petit Jean and Burns Park, Quapaw and Saracen line trails.

For many, Gerald Decker was much more than a scout leader. He was a man who implanted a lasting memory in their childhood. He was a humble and simple man that taught them that integrity of character was their most priceless possession.

To always do their best today and strive to do even better tomorrow, that duty to God, country

and parents was their friend and not their enemy and to have a great nation it must be full of great men.

Mr. Decker taught his scouts to face even their worst task with a smile on their face and always made sure each of them understood they had a purpose in life. He was very much a disciplinarian and did his best to guide them in knowing the difference between right and wrong. Scouting today is much different that is was back then.

Each scout learned so much more from him than just camping, hiking and the love for the outdoors.

Although the kids who were part that special time of Troop 84 are all grown up now, their lives are much better today because Scoutmaster Gerald Decker was in it.

If a memorial is desired, the family requests they be made to United Methodist Men at Grand Avenue United Methodist Church, where Gerald attended, and ushered for years.

Visitation was from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Grand Avenue United Methodist Church with services, officiated by Rev. David A. Moore, following at 2:00 p.m. Burial followed in Lone Tree Cemetery by Turpin Funeral Home of Stuttgart.

Barbara Stith Barbara Ann Stith, 48, of Cotton Plant, died F r i d a y , February 12 at White C o u n t y M e d i c a l Center in Searcy. Her son, a daughter, her companion, her father, two brothers, two sisters, 11 grandchildren and a host of other relatives survive her. Funeral services was held Tuesday, March 1 at 11 a.m. at Ash Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 114 McMurtry Street in Cotton Plant.

Interment took place at Morning Star Cemetery

by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley.

Mary Ida Peter Mary Ida Peter, age 95, died February 27, 2016 in Clarendon. A daughter of James and Otha Bass, she was born December 21, 1920 in Pine Bluff and became a 1938 graduate of Union High School.

Travels in the early years took her to the western region of the United States and the lifestyle there became a dear part of her heart. With an entrepreneurial spirit she owned many businesses through the years.

In California she received certification from the Marinello Beauty School in Los Angeles, where she opened a beauty salon and was often requested by Paramount Studio to style for the Hollywood movie stars. In time she owned a beauty salon in Montebello.

Later in life she took a different direction and received training as a Sous Chef from the Culinary School in Las Vegas and worked nearly 20 years for the Circus Circus Casino. At some point she served as a cook for the Area 51 Camp in Nevada and later moved to Goldfield, Nevada, where she owned a gift shop.

Well known as the “Red

Hat Lady” she was instrumental in organizing two chapters of the society, one in Nevada and in Clarendon. She was the proud mother of three daughters and during their childhood enjoyed cooking and sewing fashionable clothing for them.

After moving to Monroe County she became an active member of the Clarendon Missionary Baptist Church.

Preceded in death by parents: James and Otha Bass; husband: Kelly Ratliff; daughter: Virginia Monroe; siblings: William and Henry Bass and Doris From and grandchild: She is survived by daughters: Mary Smith of Ontario, Canada and Frances Hammond of Clarendon; sister: Marie Gutierrez of Costa Mesa, CA; Five grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren By her own request, Ida was cremated and the family will celebrate her life with a memorial service at a later date.

Memorials may be given to the Clarendon Missionary Baptist Church Building Fund, 201 N 6th Street, Clarendon, AR 72029.

Naomi Rousseau Naomi Fern Bouck Rousseau, 96, died February 26, 2016.

She was born in Stuttgart, Arkansas, January 25, 1920, to Gladys Marie and Everett Kelsey Bouck, the second of their five beautiful daughters. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 65 years, Clifford Rousseau, and her beloved sisters: Twila Maylene Bouck, Alma Aldean Bouck, and Selma Zoezell Dougherty.

She is survived by her baby sister, Dorothy Lubelle Burgett, three children: C.R Rousseau, Jr. (Margie), Jerry Lynne Staton, Stephen Rousseau (Nancy), ten grandchildren, and fourteen greatgrandchildren (all loved terribly).

At Stuttgart High School she was voted the Most Popular Girl in her Senior Class, selected as Ricebird Homecoming Maid for two years, and started as a tenacious guard on the basketball team. After marrying Clifford on Christmas Day, 1938, she moved to DeWitt near his large family and became active in raising three children, doing their homework, and participating in every school program, community organization, and DeWittMethodist Church function that came around.

Naomi was widely known for her good looks, bridge skills, and dancing feet.

She was a kind and generous lady, full of love, wit and vinegar. She will be greatly missed and long remembered.

Visitation was held at the First United Methodist Church of DeWitt at 1 :00pm Wednesday, March 2, with funeral services to followed at 2:00pm.

Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church of DeWitt.

Odell McNeal Odell McNeal, 81, of Brinkley passed Tuesday, February 23, 2016.

Visitation Services: Friday, March 4 at First Baptist Church, Wheatley, Arkansas from 5-7 p.m. Funeral Services: Saturday, March 5, at 11

a.m. Wheatley Civic Center. McNeal Coleman Funeral Home of Brinkley in charge of arrangements.

Ricky Matthews Ricky Turanza Matthews 40, of Brinkley passed away March 1, he was born August 12, 1975 in Marianna AR to Alex and Mattie Matthews. Ricky was raised in the Seven Day Adventist Church.

Preceded in death by his mother; Mattie Lee Matthews, two brothers, Alex B. Matthews and Darren Matthews. He leaves to mourn his passing, one brother, Timothy Matthews, three sisters, Tywona Matthews, Shanette (Gary) Garner and Lynette Saxton a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral service was Saturday March 6 at 2 p.m. at the Brinkley Convention Center with visitation one hour prior to the service. Entrusted to: Colonial Southern Services, 216 Court Street, Carlisle, Ark. 870-5521238. "Excellent Service is a Southern Tradition."

Anner Pearson Anner Smith Pearson, of Carlisle passed away February 26, she was born April 18, 1936 in Moro AR to the late Isaac and Covella Smith.

Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Searcy Pearson Sr., three brothers, Charlie, Leon and Virney Smith, two sisters, Vivian Smith and Bobbie Byrd. She leaves to mourn his passing, two sons, Leo (Renota) Pearson and Searcy Pearson Jr., four daughters, Helen Baker, Janice (Bobby) Jackson, Edna Holloman and Novella Walls, two brothers, Raymond and Jonas Smith; two sisters, Earnestine Cobbs and Dorothy Warford; 21 grandchildren, 32 greatgrandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Funeral service was Saturday March 5 at 1 p.m. at the Revelation COGIC Carlisle with visitation one hour prior to the service. Entrusted to: Colonial Southern Services, 216 Court Street, Carlisle, Ark. 870-5521238. "Excellent Service is a Southern Tradition."’

Beulah Sherman Beulah Lucille Sherman, 81, widow of Grover Eugene Sherman, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2016, at Crestpark of Stuttgart.

She was born January 23, 1935, in DeWitt to Burl Turner Sr. and Elsie Mills Turner. She was of the Baptist faith and she was a loving mother and grandmother.

Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Viola Bagwell and an infant sister.

Survivors are one daughter, Glada Case and husband Charles of Casscoe; two sons, Larry Sherman and wife Frankie of Crocketts Bluff and Gary Sherman and wife Leah of Jacksonville; one brother, Burl Turner Jr. of DeWitt; three sisters, Carolyn Mannis and husband Carroll of Stuttgart, Elsie Marie Smith and husband Allen of DeWitt and Mary Alice Cash of Pine Bluff; nine

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

grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services, officiated by Bro. Steven Mannis, were 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday at Turpin Funeral Home with burial following in Bayou Meto Cemetery. Visitation was 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at Turpin Funeral Home.

Robert Wagner Robert Lawrence Wagner, 77, of Bryant passed away on March 5, 2016. He was born on August 18, 1938 in Prairie County to Jack and Alene Wagner. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Little Rock. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Billie Crofford, brothers-in-law, Don Newkirk and J. R. Crofford and a niece, Kathy Copeland. He is survived by a sister, Ann Newkirk of Des Arc and nephews, Keith and Jeff Newkirk and Curtis and Lawrence Crofford.

Graveside services will be 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, March 8, at the Hazen Cemetery by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen.

Honorary pallbearers will be Keith, Jeff, and Alex Newkirk, and Adrian, Justin, and Allen Crofford. Visitation will be on Monday, March 7, from 6-8 P.M. at Westbrook Funeral Home , 183 North Livermore Street in Hazen, Arkansas.

John Lacy Jr. John Pershing Lacy, Jr, 73, of Lonoke passed away F r i d a y , March 4, 2016. He was born in Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas, to the late John and Ruby Lacy. John was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by wife, Betsy Lacy; son, Russell Lacy (Becky) of Lonoke; daughter Carol Crain of North Little Rock; step son, Eddie Davidson; step daughters, Donna Parr (Travis) of Hazen, and Melissa Davidson; brother, Jack Lacy (Carolyn) of Danville; four grandchildren, JT Lacy, Amanda Lacy, Travis Crain (Emily), and Phillip Crain; seven step grandchildren; and eleven step great-grandchildren.

John was a charter member of Amboy Baptist Church. He retired from Lonoke Police Department after 25 years, from Lonoke Fire Department after 22 years, and from Arkla Gas after 38 years and 5 days.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 - 6:00 pm, Sunday, March 6th at Boyd Funeral Home, 207 East 2nd Street, Lonoke, AR 72086. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm, Monday in the Chapel of the funeral home. Interment will follow at Oakland Cemetery in Little Rock.

Arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke.

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The March 1st. 2016 Primary Election is Over, Thank Goodness!

March 2, 2016 The fears and dread of an ice storm on this Election Day was just a waste of good worrying.

The day started with thunder and rain showers that damped voter turnout but as the day progressed, sunshine and moderate temperatures brought the turnout numbers to a more respectable level. Prairie County voters numbered twenty-four hundred and two (2402) who cast ballots with almost six hundred (600) of those being Early Voters.

I'll leave the out come of the races up to the reporters and any official announcements to the

Des Arc Voting Precinct at Northside Community Building. Left; Kathleen Richards, Janet Turnage and Marilyn Highfill and Jerry Palsa was camera shy.

Wattensaw City Voting Precinct at City Hall in DeValls Bluff—Election Officials are from left, Thelma Gray, Lalisa Wright, Joyce Surratt, Helen Holloway and Lula McDonald

Hazen Country Voting Precinct at the Hazen Fire Department- From Left: Mary Price, Dellin Gray, Sara Perry and Shirley Petter.

Hazen Ward II Voting Precinct at Farm Bureau, Standing is Sue Grady, Sharon Stallings, Curtis Adams, seated front is Brenda Hoover and Nelda Adams.

This Wattensaw Country Voting Precinct at DVB City Hall. From Left. Peggy Todd, Betty Harrison, Mary VanHouten and Joyce Vincent with an unnamed voter and another at the machine.

Prairie County Election fair, honest, convenient the bare minimum of Commission Chair, Rita and focused on the utmost inconvenience to voters Dobson. As an individual integrity. The courthouse and from what I observed and one member of the officials here and in from traveling to several Commission I wanted to DeValls Bluff and our polling sites, we were sucsay thank you to all the boots on the ground poll cessful.

In the Sand Hill people who worked hard workers deserve our where to ensure that the citizens thanks. I doubt that any Community, of Prairie County were election is completely Calhoun Township votes, able to participate in an flawless but we strive to a power failure occurred election process that was limit any disruption to when an unpatriotic tree limb decided to fall on lines East of Little Dixie

Lower Hill City, Lower Hill County and Upper Hill Voting Precinct From Front—Mary Watson, Sadie Foster, Jeffen Roddy and David Rogers with an unnamed Voter and One Before You Know It Voter.

Hazen Country Voting Precinct at the Hazen Community Center—From Left, Cassandra Penn, Robert Curlett, Dorthy Owens, Marilyn Sims, Sue Livesay and Richard Cagle. that caused heartburn shooters moving about the some wonderful people and anxiety to run pretty county, we were able to who care about this place high. But that aggrava- correct the very few minor enough to participate in tion was short lived problems fairly quickly. the election process. because the very neigh- We had very few voters Thanks to everyone who borly Johnny Reidhar that were required to vote contributes in any way to delivered a portable gen- a paper or provisional bal- protect what I think is the erator post haste that lot in this election and key, heart and soul of our kept the election on track that is a welcome occur- great democratic system; until Woodruff Electric rence. the right to cast your ballinemen located the rotten For me personally, it's a lot as an American is limb. pleasure to be able to surely a treasure that With a team of trouble- serve on the Election should never be taken for Commission and I'm granted. grateful for the opportuniSincerely submitted by ty it provides me to meet Harvey Joe Sanner.

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Hazen Ward I Voting Precinct in the Courtroom, From Left, Omega Miller, Nell Pich, Nina King and Cindy Hill.

Four happy voters were in line at Hazen Ward III.

Hazen School Menu MARCH 14 - 18, 2016

Elementary students do not have the sandwich line option. **Menus are subject to change without notice** Sandwich Line MONDAY MONDAY Philly Cheesesteak Chicken Strips Baked Potato Whipped Lettuce/Tomato Potatoes/Gravy Green Beans Tropical Fruit Hot Roll Milk Tropical Fruit TUESDAY Milk Popcorn Chicken TUESDAY Baked Potato BBQ on Bun Tossed Salad Curley Fries Pickle Spear Slaw Texas Toast Lunch Bunch Lunch Bunch Grapes Grapes Milk Milk WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY Chicken Spaghetti Bacon Carrots & Cheeseburger Broccoli/Ranch Sweet Potato Fries Spinach Salad Lettuce/Tomato/ Italian Bread Pickle Sticks Orange Wedges Orange Wedges Milk Milk THURSDAY THURSDAY Char-grill Chicken Beefy Nachos Sandwich Pinto Beans Quick Baked Lettuce/Tomato Potato Salsa Cinnamon Sticks Lettuce/Tomato/ Pickle Mixed Fruit Mixed Fruit Milk Milk FRIDAY FRIDAY BBQ Chicken Quesadilla Cheesy Potatoes Seasoned Carrots Mexican Corn Pinto Beans Hot Roll Orange Wedges Orange Wedges Milk Milk Spring Break March 21 - 25 Hot Line

DeValls Bluff Community Center 710 Sycamore St. DeValls Bluff, AR 72017

We would like to invite everyone to the Movies at the Center, on SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 2016 AT 6:00 PM. FREE POPCORN AND BRAND NEW MOVIE.

“TURNAROUND JAKE”

Jake Zaker was once a Los Angeles business prodigy with unlimited prospects---until his corrupt boss was caught by the government and pinned the blame on him. Now he's back in his rural hometown, face-to-face with Jessica Henry---the girl he jilted. Will Jake ever get back to California? And with Jessica back in his life, does he want to?

For more information contact Liz Schwede 870-581-7202 Or via Facebook, Movies at the Center

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Breakfast MONDAY Pop Tart or Cereal & Toast or Sausage & Biscuit Tropical Fruit Juice Milk TUESDAY French Toast & Sausage or Cereal & Toast or Sausage & Biscuit Grapes Juice Milk WEDNESDAY Egg, Bacon, & Cheese Biscuit or Cereal & Toast or Sausage & Biscuit Orange Wedges Juice Milk THURSDAY Pizza Stick & Cereal or Cereal & Toast or Sausage & Biscuit Mixed Fruit Juice Milk FRIDAY Biscuit & Gravy or Cereal & Toast or Sausage & Biscuit Orange Wedges Juice Milk

EXCITING NEWS! Hazen Elementary is getting ready to start the ASPIRE test for grades 3rd-8th. This year the Elementary PTO is trying to keep the kids encouraged with a kickoff pep rally focusing on tips for good test taking and being prepared to test. We would also like to award tickets for being on time, being quiet when they finish, and working hard to each student who earns them. These tickets will be put into a drawing every day and drawn for prizes for the students to keep! We are hoping to show positive reinforcement to the kids for working hard during this test-

ing time. We are asking the community to please donate toys for the daily drawings, or monetary donations so we can purchase prizes ourselves. We will be taking up these the month of March and hope to get some really cool prizes for the kids hard work!

The students in 1st and 2nd grade will earn a pizza party for scoring Proficient or Advanced in both areas of the IOWA test. They will also earn a reward for scoring Proficient or Advanced in one area as well. Please help us support our kids during these testing times!

Hazen Elementary Rocks!

Hazen Lodge Scholarship Breakfast Hazen Lodge will have its 13th Annual Scholarship Breakfast on Saturday, March 12th, 2016, from 6:00 am to 9:00 am.

The proceeds of the breakfast will go into our scholarship fund from which we will award a $250.00 scholarship to a deserving Hazen High School 2016 graduate. We ask the community to come and support this event so we can continue to help a deserving Hazen student in his continuing education.

The cost is $7.00 in advanced and at the door. Tickets may be purchased by any Hazen Lodge member

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Second Rag Rug Workshop at Lower White River Museum State Park

Bingo!!!

The Hazen Public Library held their monthly Adult Bingo on Tuesday, February 23.

Those in attendance were Peggy Pullium, Shonda Cupples, Monica Cruthis, Linda Patterson and Patricia Walloch. Next bingo is scheduled March 29.

Local Students Named to University of Arkansas Chancellor’s and Deans’ Lists FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The following local University of Arkansas students earned 4.0 averages during the fall 2015 semester and were named to the Chancellor’s List: GRADUATE LIST FALL 2015 ARKANSAS COUNTY 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 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 LONOKE COUNTY Paula Stephens of Carlisle, Major: Nursing, College: College of Education and Health Professions, Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing MONROE COUNTY Name: 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: Honors with Distinction 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 PRAIRIE COUNTY 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 CHANCELLOR LIST - FALL 2015 ARKANSAS COUNTY Ashton Coleman of Stuttgart, Academic Plan: Accounting, College: Sam M. Walton College of

Business, Level: Senior Emaly Newkirk of Stuttgart, Academic Plan: Elementary Educ (PreELED), College: College of Education and Health Professions, Level: Sophomore LONOKE COUNTY Tommy Inman of Carlisle, Academic Plan: Biology, College: Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, Level: Senior PRAIRIE COUNTY Anna Lisko of Des Arc, Academic Plan: Accounting, College: Sam M. Walton College of Business, Level: Freshman Daley Harvey of Des Arc, Academic Plan: Biology, College: Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, Level: Sophomore Caleb Smith of Des Arc, Academic Plan: Agri Education Comm & Tech, College: Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, Level: Sophomore Rachel Smith of Des Arc, Academic Plan: Nursing (Pre-Nursing), College: College of Education and Health Professions, Level: Sophomore The following local University of Arkansas students earned averages between 3.75 and 4.0 during the fall 2015 semester and were named to the Dean’s List of their respective colleges: ARKANSAS COUNTY Ashton Coleman of Stuttgart, Academic Plan: Accounting, College: Sam M. Walton College of Business, Level: Senior Morgan Gill of Stuttgart, Academic Plan: Food, Human Nutrition & Hsptly, College: Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, Level: Senior Jenny Jia of Stuttgart, Academic Plan: Engineering First Year, College: College of Engineering, Level: Freshman James Kirkland of Stuttgart, Academic Plan: Civil Engineering, College: College of Engineering, Level: Senior Jennifer Lorince of Stuttgart, Academic Plan: Communication Disorders, College: College of Education and Health Professions, Level: Sophomore Micah Minter of Stuttgart, Academic Plan: Communication, College: Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, Level: Senior

Jackson Morgan of Stuttgart, Academic Plan: Accounting, College: Sam M. Walton College of Business, Level: Sophomore Emaly Newkirk of Stuttgart, Academic Plan: Elementary Educ (PreELED), College: College of Education and Health Professions, Level: Sophomore LONOKE COUNTY Tommy Inman of Carlisle, Academic Plan: Biology, College: Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, Level: Senior Caroline Moery of Carlisle, Academic Plan: Food, Human Nutrition & Hsptly, College: Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, Level: Senior MONROE COUNTY Justin Carroll of Brinkley, Academic Plan: Agri Education Comm & Tech, College: Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, Level: Senior PRAIRIE COUNTY Clay Caviness of Hazen, Academic Plan: History, College: Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, Level: Senior Daley Harvey of Des Arc, Academic Plan: Biology, College: Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, Level: Sophomore Anna Lisko of Des Arc, Academic Plan: Accounting, College: Sam M. Walton College of Business, Level: Freshman Katelyn Harvey of Des Arc, Academic Plan: Public Health, College: College of Education and Health Professions, Level: Senior Caleb Smith of Des Arc, Academic Plan: Agri Education Comm & Tech, College: Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, Level: Sophomore Rachel Smith of Des Arc, Academic Plan: Nursing (Pre-Nursing), College: College of Education and Health Professions, Level: Sophomore Stephen Talley of Hazen, Academic Plan: Nursing, College: College of Education and Health Professions, Level: Senior Sydney Treadwell of Des Arc, Academic Plan: Kinesiology, College: College of Education and Health Professions, Level: Junior Joshua Walls of Des Arc, Academic Plan: Biology, College: Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, Level: Junior

Local participants included Tina Hayley of Des Arc (not pictured) and Susan Winkler of Searcy (fourth from right), as well as participants from Pine Bluff, Little Rock, Conway, and Stuttgart.

A second rag rug work- rugs and the historical Lower White River shop was held Saturday, importance of repurpos- Museum, 2009 Main February 27 from 10:00 ing fabric as they wove Street, Des Arc, AR a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at their rugs. The method 72040. Phone (870) 256Lower White River used in this workshop 3711 Museum State Park in involved no sewing and E - m a i l : Des Arc, Arkansas. produces an oval-shaped monica.f.smith@arkansas.

After the success of the rug with a stripe pattern. gov. rag rug workshop in Lower White River Lower White River January, and with a full Museum State Park hosts Museum State Park is waiting list, a second monthly workshops one of 52 state parks workshop was scheduled teaching variety of his- administered by the State for February. Ten partici- toric skills. For more Parks Division of the pants learned different information, contact Arkansas Department of methods of making rag Monica Smith at the Parks and Tourism.

Prairie County Jail Report As of Monday, March 7 at 8:00 a.m. the Prairie County Sheriff's Office had 28 inmates booked at Prairie County Jail in Des Arc, AR which included: Spencer, Austin Tyler, white male, age 30, incarcerated on March 7.

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

Johnston, Charles Richard, white male, age 62, incarcerated on March 1 for possession controlled substance felony, possession of drug paraphernalia, and parole violation.

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

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

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.

Bell, Royce Wade, white male, age 42, incarcerated on March 3 for parole

Thank You Prairie County Voters

I am humbled by the overwhelming support that I had in the Sheriff’s Election. I want to thank you for coming out to vote. I ask for your support and vote one more time in November.

Thanks Again Rick Hickman

violation and driving on suspended D.L. Buckley, Joel C, white male, age 46, incarcerated on March 6 for failure to register, speeding, possession of drug paraphernalia class A Misd, DWI #1, No driver’s license, and refusal to submit.

Burks, Demarkus Dreshawn, black male, age 20, incarcerated on March 4 for failure to appear.

Garrett, Kevin W., white male, age 40, incarcerated on February 24 for failure to pay fine and cost and 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. McIntosh, Kristopher J., black male, age 27, incarcerated on February 11 for failure to appear and failure to pay fine and cost and commitment.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Perry, Christopher G., black male, age 28, incarcerated on February 27 for failure to appear.

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

Thank You Our family would like to thank each and every one of you who has been such a huge blessing since Michael's diagnosis. We greatly appreciate the calls, texts, food, cards, gifts, and most of all, thank you for your prayers. We truly believe your prayers have kept us going strong. As for those of you who have organized benefit dinners for us, we can't thank you enough for all of your hard work and time spent to help out our family.

God is taking care of us through so many of you.

Please keep the prayers coming. May God bless you all!

God is good...ALL THE TIME!!

Michael, Nicci, Matthew, and Lyndsey Lawman

Mobile Mechanic Service Farm Equipment Repair Over 25 years of experience 502 W. Cleveland Hazen, AR 72064

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

Thank You Prairie County Voters

for electing me as your Democratic nominee on the March 1 Primary election for your next Prairie County Treasurer!

Your support and trust in me will not be taken for granted! I will work hard for Prairie County and, I will need your support in the upcoming November election.

Thank You again for putting your trust and confidence in me!

Tamara Forrester Dabney

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District IV Spring Convention, March 5 held at Carlisle First Baptist Church

By Chris Weems Judy Foot, a member of Ruth Barrett Fox Club was elected president of GFWC District IV, Saturday, March 5 at the Spring Convention held at Carlisle First Baptist Church Downs Hall. Other officers elected are Mary Frances Perkins, a member of Carlisle Altruistic Club, vice president, Chris Weems, Elsie McCain Club secretary, and Pat Aycock, Carlisle Progressive Club, treasurer.

Jan Pasley, Altruistic Club, president, presided with 18 members attending. The Executive Council met before the Convention opened.

The meeting was called

to order by Jan. Chris Weems gave the invocation. The pledge of allegiance was led by Mary Frances Perkins.

Judy Foot, president of Ruth Barrett Fox Club gave the welcome.

Special guests introduced

by Jan included, Diane Fowler of Warren, state president-elect, attended in place of LInda McCourt, state president, who is sick and in the hospital in Fort Smith. Past state president, Judy Foot was recognized, as were, Chris Weems and Hazel Swilley, past district presidents.

Pat Aycock gave the tribute “In Remembrance of Club Members” who died in the last year for Carolyn Carter of Ruth Barrett Fox

Club, and Cindy Carter of Altruistic Club.

The secretary reported that the minutes have been approved and the treasurer gave the financial report.

Club presidents gave a brief summary of the Club’s projects during the year, including such things as donating food to county or church food pantries, making gowns, blankets and quilts for Operation Smile, preparing boxes for Knox Center and Open Arms Shelter, Christmas for the needy, book scholarships and dictionaries for third grade students, celebrating Earth Day with fifth grade students and other projects.

Weems reads Dr. Suess to Kindergarten

Mrs. Lisa Martin’s Kindergarten students are attentive as Chris Weems, president of GFWC Elsie McCain Club reads a Dr. Seuss book to them. It’s a club project to read to Elementary students on the date of Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Besides reading the book, Ms. Chris talked to them about the author/illustrator of children’s books. When she said, “he was born on this day in 1904” so how would he be? One student answered, “A bunch of years.” 1st row: Makenzi May, Logan Hurst, Jesse Duncan, Ben Turner, Taylor Reynolds, 2nd row: McKenzi Owens, Chloe Smith, Connor Carruth, Landon Hurst, 3rd row: Khloe Isbell, Shayne Gillioun, Lainey Self, Paycen Seely, Aubriana Metcalf.

Civil War Column

By Ron Kelley One hundred and fiftyfive years ago, Abraham Lincoln's first inaugural address reached Arkansas and was not well-received. Delivered on March 4, 1861, the speech was not received west of the Mississippi River until a few days afterward.

According to a Memphis newspaper, "Honest Abe' has been safely delivered of his Inaugural, is snugly quartered in the White House, with Gen. Scott's Pretorian guards to protect him, and legions of hungry Wide Awakes and Abolitionists thronging around Washington, its

purieus, the Capitol, and Departments, seeking the offices in his bestowal."

In a time where communication took days in some cases for news to travel from the east coast to Arkansas, Lincoln's speech in many cases would have been read aloud for groups of people to hear or published in local papers. According to the same Memphis newspaper the Avalanche, "The Inaugural, in full, was first ventilated here yesterday morning, in the True Democrat." The editorial continued, "It is universally conceded here, as elsewhere, by

Red Cross Blood Drive Draws 17 Donations

By Sharon Cagle The American Red Cross blood drive on Monday, February 29th at the Hazen United Methodist Church had 17 donations.

Those who donated were: Larissa Harrison, Nancy Chlapecka, Ricky Johnson, Sharon Cagle, James Gray, Joe Keys, Dawanna Keys, Daniel

Mallett, Cecil Minton, Charles Schwede, Shirley Westbrook, Connie Starling, Meg Miller, and Mary Vanhouten Donors are eligible to give in 56 days. The next blood drive is scheduled for Monday, April 25th from 2 pm to 6 pm at the Hazen United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.

every man that 'knows a hawk from a bandy saw,' that if he carries out the programme there laid down, war is inevitable."

Like today a mistrust in an opposing political party can border on unfounded fears. A Little Rock newspaper even related, "The overwhelming vote for a [secession] Convention can mean nothing else than a full adjustment of our rights in the Union, or secession from it."

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.c om.

New Officers: Judy Foot, president, Ruth Barret Fox Club, Diane Fowler, Warren, installing officer, Mary Frances Perkins, Altruistic Club, vice president, Chris Weems, Elsie McCain Club Secretary, Pat Aycock, treasurer, and Jan Pasley, Altruistic Club, outgoing president.

Hazel Swilley gave the and third to Progressive with registration at 4:30 credentials. Of the 18 Club. and meeting at 5:30 with a members attending, there Alicia presented Public light supper to follow. are eight club officers, Issues certificates for Motion by Chris Weems to three district officers and Sandi Tarter, first place to have the Fall Board meetfour district chairmen, one Progressive Club, second ing on a Thursday state chairman, and one to Altruistic Club and evening, date to be state officer. third to Elsie McCain announced when the blue The president appointed Club. book comes out. Motion Ann Lenderman, Peggy Diane Fowler brought carried and the meeting Holmes and Kathy greetings from the GFWC- will be in Hazen.

Williams to approve the AR and the president, Hazel gave the invocaminutes for this meeting.

Linda McCourt thanked tion for lunch.

Awards were presented the clubs on behalf of the During lunch time, Pat by the district chairmen. General Federation of presented first place Pat Aycock, Arts Women’s Clubs for their checks for the Ten Penny Chairman, presented first contributions to the 1734 Art Contest. The checks place award to Progressive Society, the group that went to Katie Priest, a Club, second place to pays for the upkeep of the senior at Hazen High Altruistic Club, and third international headquarters School for work in mixed place to Elsie McCain building, a four story media; Payton Bragg, a Club. house that is literally junior at Hazen for her Peggy Holmes presented filled with antiques. She work done in Conservation certificates told the members “If you graphite/prima color; and for Rita Farris, first place are in the DC area, call Mattie Owens, tenth grade to Elsie McCain Club and the headquarters office for her work in mixed second to Progressive and make a time for a media. Each piece will be Club. visit. You’ll be glad you entered in the contest at Judy Foot, Education, did.” the State GFWC presented first place cerDiane announced the Convention in Little Rock tificate to Progressive International meeting in April 28.

Club, second place to Baltimore the last week in Diane, GFWC-AR presiAltruistic Club, and third June. She also announced dent-elect, installed the place to Elsie McCain the South Central officers.

Club.

Regional meeting in The new president Alicia Pasley, presented Lafayette, LA, the third thanked all for attending, Home Life certificates for week in October. She and especially the Gail Cox, first place to reminded the members of Progressive Club for the Altruistic Club, second the State Convention at decorations in the dining place to Elsie McCain Wyndham Hotel, North room and the door prizes Club, and third place to Little Rock, April 29- and the Altruistic Club for Progressive Club.

May1. the lunch.

Thelma Shook, Judy Foot had asked in Door prizes were drawn International Outreach, Executive Council if the for. The meeting was first to Elsie McCain Club, District Meetings might be adjourned with members second to Altruistic Club on an afternoon, starting repeating the Club Collect.

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 Ancients by David Gittleman, A Girl’s Guide to Moving On by Debbie Macomber, Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas, While the City Slept

by Eli Sanders, Missing Pieces by Heather Gudenkauf, Against the Odds by Kat Martin, Feverborn by Karen Marie Moning, The Energy Bus by Jon

Gordon, Brokedown Cowboy by Maisey Yates, The Lady’s Command by Stephanie Laurens, Too Dangerous for a Lady by Jo Beverley, My Kind of Wonderful by Jill Shalvis, Give It Up by Lori Foster, Bad News Cowboy by Maisey Yates, Midnight Sun by Jo Nesbo, The Revolving Door of Life by Alexander McCall Smith, Bitter Remains by Diane Fanning, Rustler’s Moon

by Jodi Thomas, Fighting Dirty by Lori Foster, Event by David Goleman, The Siren by Kiera Cass, Wedding Cake Murder by

Ebony Events

By Clevella Mosby Condolences expressed to the Washington families of the Carlisle area at the recent passing of their loved one. Funeral and burial arrangements were carried out.

Prairie Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. Oscar Washington Sr., pastor held its Annual Black History Program, Feb. 28.

2016 (The Fifth Sunday).

Area Churches took part.

Ms. Cassandra Mills who is recovering from recent surgery is reported to be feeling and doing better. Hope she’s out and about soon.

Ms. Ruby Thomas was in Little Rock, keeping a medical appointment recently.

Mr. Adolph Cunningham was keeping a doctor appointment recently. Mrs. Kay Mosby visited her father and mother-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Jake Mosby Jr. Ms. Jeri Thompson from Maumelle, Arkansas visited her mother, Ms. Georgetta Penn.

Mr. Carnell Owens, from Carlisle, Arkansas visited Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Owens last Tuesday.

Visiting Mr. Herman

Allen and also Mrs. Leanna Taylor was their brother Rev. Earnest Allen from Stuttgart, Arkansas.

Sunday, March 6, 2016 (The First Sunday) was a day of regular worship and the Rites of Holy Communion were celebrated during this Holy Season.

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

Happy birthday wishes to Mr. Robert Curlett, Mallory Walker, John L. Curlett, Marie Curlett Crowder, Tamara Owens and all born in March.

Joanne Fluke, New Leaf

by Catherine Anderson, The Cowboy Way by Linda Lael Miller, Pete the Cat Valentine’s Day is Cool by James Dean DVDS The Visit, Everest, Bridge of Spies, and Sinister 2 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.

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.

For more information call Rosetta Van Houten at 870-255-3185.

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Hornet Baseball begins, starts on rocky road

By Nathaniel Bradow The Hazen Hornet baseball team started their 2016 campaign running; playing 4 games in just 6 days as well as 2 Junior Varsity games. After the first week of play the Hornets posted a 1-3 record as each game the team showed marked improvement.

The Hornets' first matchup of the season came on Leap Day (Monday, February 29) against the back-to-backto-back state tournament runners up in 3A, the Fordyce Redbugs. The Hornets looked young and disoriented early.

Last season the Hornets graduated 10 seniors and 7 starters. This years' team returns 2 senior starters and a myriad of 1st year starters that are trying to find their footing on the field.

The Hornets ran into a buzz saw for the young teams 1st matchup and ended up surrendering 23 runs in 6 innings of play.

However, there were positive points. The Hornet offense never quit pushing to manufacture runs and were able to plate 4 runs.

Unfortunately for starter senior Cody Kee, the Hornet defense really struggled to make plays.

Kee gave up just 6 earned runs out of the 23 they surrendered.

Sophomore outfielder Luke VanHouten had the high spot offensively for

the Hornets as he drove in 2 runs in the bottom of the 5th inning with a line-drive to right-center.

On Thursday, March 3rd the Hornets traveled to take on the Abundant Life Owls at the Sylvan Hills Sports Complex in Sherwood. The Hornet offense came to life in the early innings as Kee took the 1st pitch he saw in the 1st inning over the scoreboard in left-center for a 2-run homerun to set an early tone. With 2 outs the Hornets manufactured 2 more runs with a 2-RBI (runs batted in) single from Reese Jones.

The Owls got 2 runs back in the bottom of the inning with the aid of a Hornet error to shorten the Hornet lead to 4-2 after 1.

The next 3 innings were a pitching battle as Kee shut the door on the Owls with 3 strikeouts facing just 10 hitters over that span. The Hornet offense cooled off as well and went silent until the top of the 4th when they manufactured a run with a hit-by-pitch, sacrifice bunt, and an RBI single from senior Drake Ingle.

The Hornets pushed 2 more across in the top of the 5th thanks to a walk, a double off the bat of senior Parker Kerr, and a sac-fly from Christian Harris. The 2-run spurt put the Hornets up 7-2 with 2 and a half to play.

Things fell apart for the

Hornets in the bottom of the 5th. The Owls tied the game with a 5-run rally thanks to 3 Hornet errors and 3 walks.

The Hornets were unable to answer in the 6th, and the Owls added 4 more runs in the 6th off reliever Landon Williams. All of the Owls' runs came with 2 outs and were caused by 3 walks and 2 more Hornet errors. The back-to-back error filled innings gave the Owls a 7-11 lead and went on to take the win.

The Hornets came a step closer to their 1st win of the season on Friday night at Lamar Porter Field in Little Rock as they took on the Episcopal Collegiate Wildcats.

It took 8 innings to finish this back-and-forth contest, but the Wildcats dealt the Hornets their 3rd loss of the season.

After going in order in the top of the 1st, Hornet starter, sophomore Luke VanHouten, struggled with control and gave up 2 runs after putting 3 men on base with 2 walks and a hit batsman.

The Hornets bounced back to level the score at 2-2 in the top of the 2nd.

Designated hitter Cayden Glover scored, after drawing a walk, on a single to right by Jackson Shelman. Shelman scored 3 batters later on a single to left by Harris.

Episcopal retook the lead 2-3 in the bottom of

the 3rd with a pair of hits and a sac-fly to right.

They widened their lead to 2-4 in the bottom of the 5th with a pair of hits against Hornet reliever, freshman Jacob Weems.

The Hornets tied the score 4-4 in the top of the 6th by taking advantage of 3 walks, a hit batsman, and a groundball to score 2 runs without the aid of a hit.

The Wildcats took the lead 4-5 in the bottom of the 6th after a walk, hit batsman, and an error turned into an unearned run.

The Hornets answered with 2 runs in the top of the 7th to take their 1st lead of the game.

VanHouten ripped a 2-out single to right with the bases loaded to score Kee and Glover after a single, intentional-walk, and walk loaded the bases.

The 2-run spurt put the Hornets on top 6-5 going into the last inning.

Kee came in to close out the win, but a dropped 3rd strike by catcher Reese Jones allowed the Wildcats to tie the score 6-6 to put the game into extra innings.

After the Hornets went in order in the top of the 8th, the Wildcats were able to put together a 2out rally to win the game 6-7. With 2 outs a walk, stolen base, and single to left ended the Hornets' night with their 3rd straight loss to open the season.

The Hornets were finally able to break into the win column on Saturday night in the opening round of the Poyen Indian Classic as they took out the Bearden Bears 6-10 in a time-limit shortened game.

Freshman lefty pitcher Drake Jones had a rocky start as he hit 3 batsmen with pitches in the inning. Combined with a couple of errors, the Hornets gave up 3 runs to give the Bears an early lead.

The Hornets got one back in the bottom half when Kee launched his 2nd homer of the year over the left-field fence.

The Bears got that run back in the top of the 2nd thanks to a pair of hits.

However, the Hornets' offense woke up in the bottom half as they batted around to score 5 runs and take a 4-6 lead.

With 2 outs Kerr drove a single up the middle to plate VanHouten from 2nd. Three batters later, sophomore Trevor Duck drove in his 1st 2 runs of the season with a base hit to right that scored Kerr and Harris. Kee followed with a single to knock in Ingle from 3rd and a pair of errors by the Bears plated Duck as well.

Jones settled down in the top of the 3rd and kept the Bears scoreless in the 3rd and 4th innings. Meanwhile the Hornets put 2 more runs

up in the bottom of the 4th to widen their lead to 4-8. After Ingle and Duck found their way on base, Glove hit a swingingbunt single that plated Ingle and Duck.

The Bears got those runs back in the top of the 5th when their 9-hole hitter laced a line-drive over VanHouten's head in center. VanHouten gave chase, but the Hornets couldn't cut the runner down before he had scored an inside-the-park homerun to cut the lead to 6-8.

The Hornets battled back with a pair of runs in the bottom of the 5th.

Kerr reached on an error by the Bearden pitcher on a bunt attempt. Harris drove in Kerr with a single to right. After stealing 2nd and reaching 3rd on a passed ball, Ingle drove in Harris with a sac-fly to left. Duck had his 2nd hit of the day, but time was called on the contest in the middle of Kee's at bat to give the Hornets a 6-10 win.

The Hornets will play in the winners' bracket of the Indian Classic Monday night against the Hot Springs Trojans at 6:00 pm. The Hornets are scheduled to start conference play this Friday night on the road against the Carlisle Bison at 4:00 pm (weather permitting).

And the Hornets will round out the week in the final round of the Indian Classic on Saturday.

Lady Hornets Begin Defense of Their Crowns; Go 2-2 2 in First Week

By David Hoover After an amazing 24-8 season in 2015 that included a conference championship, a district championship, a regional championship and a top eight finish in the state tournament, the Lady Hornets took the field for the first time last Thursday in a 5-4 loss at Class 4A Arkansas Baptist Prep.

Hazen got three hits in the top of the first but had two runners thrown out on the bases and came up empty on the scoreboard. Neither team could get anything going again until the bottom of the third when the Lady Eagles scored a run on a walk, an error and a single, all with two outs, to take a 1-0 lead. The Hornets tied the score in the top of the fourth when Lamondra Pickney, who pinch ran for Allie Burroughs after she singled, scored two outs later, on a dropped third strike.

Om the top of the fifth, the Lady Hornets broke the game open with a three run outburst. With one out Elizabeth Foot singled and went to second on Abby Rounsavall's single. After another out, Burroughs doubled in two runs and later scored when Faith Young reached on an error by the center fielder. That made the score 4-1 Hornets.

The score remained the same until the bottom of the seventh. A leadoff hit batter and two quick outs brought the game to the edge of completion. But another hit batter and a double made the score 42. Then, with two strikes, the Eagles got another double to drive in two runs and tie game. The final score came on a wild pitch to cap the comeback win for the 4A Eagles.

Rounsavall led the Hornets with three hits and 3 RBI's and

Burroughs pitched 7 innings of 4 hit ball, striking out 12.

On Friday, the Lady Hornets began 6-2A conference play with a home double header against the Lady Patriots of Palestine Wheatley. With their banner hanging celebrating last year's accomplishments, Hazen care of business with a double header sweep by scores of 7-2 and 5-1 on a wet field.

In the first game, the Lady Hornets fell behind 1-0 in the first when P-W scored on a single, two stolen bases and a wild pitch. Hazen quickly took the lead in the bottom of the inning when Rounsavall singled, Sadie Shuck walked and both runners advanced on a wild pitch. Burroughs drove in the tying run on a ground ball. First baseman Payton Fought singled to drive in Shuck and give Hazen a 2-1 lead. Hazen added to its lead in the bottom of the second on a walk by Morgan Stock and a triple by shortstop Foot.

A walk, a stolen base and a dropped fly ball scored a run for the Patriots to close the gap and make it a 3-2 game.

Once more, Hazen responded with two runs in the bottom of the third and fourth innings.

Shuck reached on an error and advanced to second on a single by Burroughs. Young was hit by a pitch before Fought singled to score Shuck and pinch-runner Darby Kiesling for a 5-2 lead. In the fourth, Hazen loaded the bases with three straight walks. Run scoring singles by Burroughs and Fought made the score 7-2 after four innings. In the top of the fifth, the first two Patriots reached base on an error and a single.

When the next batter laid down a bunt, fans were treated to a surprise.

Catcher Rounsavall

threw to first for the first out. The runner on second tried to score on the play but was thrown out at the plate. When the runner on first tried to make it to third, she was thrown out, too completing the triple play and ending the game. Fought led the team with 3 hits and 4 RBI's and Burroughs pitched 5 strong innings allowing only 2 hits and striking out 9 batters.

The second game was played in the dark and in much colder and windier conditions with similar results. As the visiting team in this game, Hazen jumped out to a quick lead and never looked back. Foot tripled to lead off the game and scored on Rounsavall's ground ball. Patriot pitchers then walked four straight Hornet batters to make it a 2-0 after half an inning.

In the second inning, Brayden Williams singled went to second when Foot reached base on an error and both runners scored when Burroughs singled with two outs for a 4-0 lead.

A couple of Hornet errors led to a mild threat

Correction The ad for the Hazen Lodge Scholarship Breakfast Benefit had the wrong amount for the scholarship listed. The amount is supposed to say $250.00 instead of $1,000.00.

The Masonic Lodge changed the amount of the scholarship from $1,000.00 to $250.00 for this year’s graduating senior at their last monthly meeting.

The benefit breakfast is scheduled for Saturday, March 12 from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Please come out and enjoy breakfast at the Lodge.

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but Burroughs worked through the mess to keep the Patriots off the scoreboard until the third inning. Two walks, a stolen base and a wild pitch plated one run for P-W and the lead was 41 after three innings. The Patriots could not capitalize on another couple of walks and a single in the bottom of the fourth. In the top of the fifth Sydney Bateman singled, followed by a single by Stock, a fielder's choice ground ball and a dropped fly ball by the PW right fielder that scored Stock. Burroughs struck out the side in the bottom of the inning to end the game. Hazen finished with only four hits but were helped by 7 Patriot errors. Burroughs

struck out 9 and allowed only 1 hit.

On Saturday, the girls made the long trip to Poyen. The last time these two played, Hazen won 1-0 to win the Class 2A East Regional Tournament last year.

This year, the game was just as good, but the result was different with the Lady Indians winning 1-0. Pitching dominated this contest with neither team able to get a base runner past second base until the bottom of the third inning. That's when Poyen put together two walks and an error by Hazen to load the bases but came up empty.

In the top of the fourth, the Hornets put two runners on base after two outs with a walk and an

error but left both runners stranded. The game came down to the home half of the fifth the Lady Indians leadoff hitter reached second base on a Hornet error. A hit batsman put runners on first and second with nobody out and another error by the Hornets allowed the winning run to score and give Poyen a 1-0 win.

Both teams ended up with only two hits each.

Burroughs pitched 4+ innings and allowed 2 hits, struck out 9 and walked 4 batters.

Up next, a return to Poyen on Monday to play Class 3A Jessieville and a Friday double-header against Clarendon at Sims Field in Hazen, weather permitting. GO HORNETS!

Consumer Alert ‘FREE’ GIFT CARDS COST YOUR IDENTITY From Attorney General Leslie Rutledge LITTLE ROCK – Some shoppers across the Natural State are being targeted by con artists in an attempt to steal personal and financial information about these consumers.

Scammers are mailing fake gift cards, some for as much as $500, for popular retailers. Arkansans are told all they have to do is call the phone number on the card to activate it. But when the victim calls the number provided, the person on the other end of the line asks personal, financial questions.

Meanwhile, other reports of a related scam have surfaced. Gift cards to retail businesses are being offered through email and social media, where a link is provided that takes potential victims to a website asking for similar personal information.

Attorney General Leslie Rutledge issued today’s consumer alert to warn Arkansans to never give

out personal information to an unknown party or untrustworthy website.

“This scam, like so many others, targets unsuspecting Arkansans in an attempt to steal their identity and hardearned money,” said Attorney General Rutledge. “These scam artists ask questions in order to get as much information about your personal life and finances that they can.

Oftentimes, even if they cannot get specific account information, they try to obtain enough information to hack into bank and credit card accounts. It is important for all Arkansans to keep their personal information private.”

Attorney General Rutledge released the following tips to help prevent this type of gift card fraud: Never provide personal information in response to an unsolicited request, whether it is over the

p h o n e , email or Internet.

Do not open or respond to unsolicited mail offering free gift cards.

Consider contacting the retailer directly, if there are questions about the validity of a mail piece.

To report suspected gift card scams, file a complaint at IC3.gov.

If you have fallen victim to this scam, contact your financial institution immediately to protect your accounts, block your cards, fill out a fraud affidavit and take other protective measures to protect your identity.

For more information on identity theft, to apply for an ID Theft Passport or assistance with other consumer related issues, contact the Attorney General's office at (800) 482-8982 o r consumer@arkansasag.go v or visit ArkansasAG.gov or facebook.com/AGLeslieRutle dge.

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