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Community Events Calendar Tuesday May 10

Hazen/DeValls Bluff, Prairie County, Arkansas

Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Class of 2016 boasts One Valedictorians, One Salutatorian and Four Honor Graduates

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

Thursday May 12

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

Friday May 13

Senior Day at 1:00 p.m.

Tuesday May 17

Lonoke & Prairie County IPM Meetings at 11:00 a.m. at Advada’s Diner in Carlisle DeValls Bluff Bingo at DeValls Bluff Public Library at 11:30 a.m.

7:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Area VI, Arkansas Retired Teachers Association, Convention, Second Presbyterian Church, Little Rock.

Athletic Banquet at Hazen Community Center at 6:00 p.m., Catered by Cajun Express, Special Guest Speaker - Jeff Kinley

Wednesday May 18

Friendship Fellowship at 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at DeValls Bluff United Methodists Church

Thursday May 19

Hazen City Council Meeting at 6:00 p.m.

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

Sunday May 22

Hazen Graduation at 2:00 p.m. in Gym

Monday May 23

8th Grade Recognition at 9:00 a.m. in Gym Kindergarten Recognition at 12:15 p.m.

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

Tuesday May 24

Pre-K Graduation at 9:00 a.m.

EHC Board Meeting at DeValls Bluff Courthouse at 10:00 a.m.

EHC Leader Training at Farm Bureau in Hazen at 1:00 p.m.

Thursday May 26

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

Commodities at Hazen First United Methodist Church from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Bring Photo ID and proof of Prairie County Residence DeValls Bluff City Council Meeting at 6:00 p.m.

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Samuel Franklin Harper Valedictorian The class of 2016 has an outstanding number of honor graduates this year.

Out of a total of 49 students, 6 are graduating with honors. This year’s honor graduates are the following for Valedictorian and Salutatorian; Honor Graduates in order of GPA ranking: Samuel Franklin Harper is the son of Tim and Michelle Harper. He is ranked 1st amongst his graduating class. He is the Class of 2016 Valedictorian. He was a member of Student Council (President), Yearbook (Business Editor), FBLA, National Honor Society and Beta Club. He was also active in Quiz Bowl (Captain) and Football (Manager).

He is a member of Center Point Missionary Baptist Church.

Almetia Lashae Cole is the daughter of Gearldine K. Cole and Charles McChristian.

She is ranked 2nd amongst her

Almetia Lashae Cole Salutatorian graduating class. She is the Class of 2016 Salutatorian. She was a member of Student Council (Vice President), National Honor Society, Sr. High Beta Club, National Honor Society of High School Scholars and Hazen High Book Club.

She was also active in Sr. High Band, Yearbook and Quiz Bowl. She volunteered during her Senior Year at Lil Busy Bee’s Daycare Childcare Center (135 hours), Hazen Concession Stand (4.5 hours), Student Council (10 hours), Canned Food Drive (3.5 hours), Christmas in the Park (4 hours), St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church (Choir Member) and Freewill Outreach Fellowship (temporary Choir Member).

She is a member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Roe, AR. Katie Leigh Ann Jackson is the daughter of Chris Jackson and Jayme Jackson. She is ranked 3rd

Upcoming IPM Meetings Prairie County and Lonoke County are partnering to present an IPM meeting.

LONOKE & PRAIRIE COUNTY IPM MEETINGS 11:00 A.M., ADVADA’S DINER CARLISLE, AR MAY 17, 2016 Dr. Jason Kelley, Ext Agron - Wheat & Feed Grains; Dr. Bob Scott, Professor - Weed Scientist; Dr. Jarrod Hardke, Rice Extension Agronomist JUNE 7, 2016 Dr. Jeremy Ross, Extension Agronomist Soybeans; Dr. Travis Faske, Extension Plant Pathologist JULY 19, 2016 Dr. Gus Lorenz, Assoc

Dept Head/Extension Ent; Mike Hamilton, Instructor - Irrigation Education AUGUST 16, 2016 Dr. Jason Kelley, Ext Agron - Wheat & Feed Grains; Dr. Jarrod Hardke, Rice Extension Agronomist The Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, an dis an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Katie Leigh Ann Jackson

Mitchell Whitman McCarty

amongst her graduating class. She was a member of Student Council (Historian), Yearbook (Editor), FCCLA, FBLA, NHS, Beta Club, and Class Officer (Vice President). She was also active in Golf during her Senior Year and Cheer during her Freshman Year. She was awarded the Wendy’s High School Heisman.

Mitchell Whitman McCArty is the son of Terry and Joie McCarty.

He is ranked 4th amongst his graduating class. He was a member of FBLA (President), National Honor Society (President), Beta Club (President) and Student Council (Class President) during his Senior Year. He was a member of FBLA, FCCLA, National Honor Society, Beta Club and Year Book Staff during his Junior Year. He was a member of FBLA, FCCLA Beta Club, Yearbook Staff and Student Council during his Sophomore Year. He was a member of FBLA, Beta Club and Student Council during his Freshman Year.

He was also active in Trapshooting during his Freshman to Senior Years.

In the Ninth Grade he was active in Football. He was awarded during Senior Year - Special Recognition at Honors Banquet, Junior Year - 2014-2015 The Hornet Award for Leadership and Medical Professions Award, Special Recognition for Honor Roll, OUtstanding Junior, FBLA District V Secretary, Honors Banquet, Sophomore Year - Pre-AP Biology Award and FCCLA Star Events Entrepreneurship Silver, Special Recognition for Honor Roll and Honors Banquet and Freshman Year - Civics Award, Special Recognition for Conference Champions (Football), Southwest Zone Sub Jr. Team (Trapshooting), Honor Roll and Honors Banquet. He has volunteered many hours at Prairie County Fairgrounds (20 hours) Student Council (10 hours), Stuff the Bus (2 hours) and Christmas in the Park (6 hours) during his Senior Year. He volun-

Routine Inspection Requires Lane Closures on Interstate 40 PRAIRIE COUNTY (59) - A routine inspection of the I-40 Bridge over Cache River in Prairie County will require temporary lane closures, according to Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) officials.

The outside eastbound lane will be closed Tuesday, May 10 from 9:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m., weather permitting.

The outside westbound

lane will be closed Wednesday, May 11 from 9:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m., weather permitting.

Traffic will be controlled using warning signs and cones. Drivers should exercise caution when approaching and traveling through all highway work zones. Additional travel information can be found at IDriveArkansas.com or ArkansasHighways.com.

You can also follow us on Twitter @AHTD.

Cody Wayne Kee

Kyra Chanel Robinson teered at Prairie County Fairgrounds (20 hours), Can Food Drive (5 hours), and FBLA (15 hours) during his Junior Year. He volunteered at Prairie County Fairgrounds (20 hours) and Student Council (5 hours) during his Sophomore Year. He volunteered at Prairie County Fairgrounds (20 hours), Student Council (3 hours), City Reach Church Mission Trip (60 hours) and Christmas in the Park (1 hour). He is a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

Cody Wayne Kee is the son of Loy Kee Jr. He is ranked 5th amongst his graduating class. He was a member of FBLA, NHS and Beta Club. He was active in Baseball, Football and Senior Year. He is a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

Kyra Chanel Robinson is the daughter of Danita Harris and Joel Robinson.

She is ranked 6th amongst her graduating class. She was a member of Beta Club, FBLA, Student Council, Yearbook, National Honor Society (Vice President). She was active in Softball.

The information above was provided directly from the Class of 2016 Honor Graduates.

Cache River National Wildlife Refuge Adds Lands for Wildlife Conservation The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is improving its habitat conservation capacity at Cache River National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in order to enhance populations of wintering waterfowl, migratory birds, and other native wildlife by acquiring lands from willing landowners.

The Service uses various funding sources to purchase lands for the National Wildlife Refuge System, which consists of more than 560 national wildlife refuges encompassing over 150 million acres.

These monies include the Migratory Bird Conservation Fund (MBCF - from revenues from the sale of "Duck Stamps"), Land and Water Conservation Fund (derived primarily from proceeds from offshore oil and gas royalties), and the North American Wetland Conservation Act (NAWCA - derived primarily from interest accrued on a trust fund from excise taxes on firearms, ammunition, bows, arrows). This year the Service was awarded $1.391 million from the MBCF and $1 million from NAWCA. These funds enabled the

Service to purchase 978 acres of fish and wildlife habitat in Prairie and Monroe Counties, Arkansas to be incorporated into Cache River NWR. These lands will be conserved, restored, and managed to fulfill the purposes for which Cache River NWR was established in 1986, which includes protecting wetland ecosystems, and providing habitat for waterfowl, other migratory birds, and other native fish and wildlife species.

Due to the requirement for NAWCA funds to be "matched" by non-federal monies, the NAWCA project ultimately resulted in a total of 2,177 acres of critical wetlands and floodplain habitat being protected, restored, or enhanced in the Lower White and Cache Rivers Basin.

In addition to purchasing lands offered by willing sellers, the Service in 2016 also was successful in completing an exchange of lands near Biscoe, Arkansas in which Cache River NWR exchanged an isolated 322-acre tract of refuge land in Monroe County for 569 acres of private lands in Prairie and Monroe Counties.

The

surplus 247 acres and associated real estate value of the private lands compared to the refuge lands were donated by the private landowner, as well as the costs of the appraisals, surveys, and other transaction costs.

This exchange will bring significant and immediate public benefits because it increases the number of acres conserved for fish and wildlife, increases public ownership on the White River, increases public recreational opportunities, improves public access to interior parts of the refuge overland and from the White River, connects the two largest (and previously disjunct) tracts of refuge lands, and improves the Service's ability to effectively administer the refuge in fulfillment of refuge purposes. Moreover, the exchange and donation of these lands allowed the Service to use its limited acquisition funding to purchase other tracts of land for the refuge.

The new Cache River NWR lands, which are in the vicinity of Biscoe and Cotton Plant, Arkansas, will be available to the public for hunting, fishing, wildlife observation and

photography, environmental education, and interpretation. The addition of lands to Cache River NWR and other refuges also has a favorable impact on the economy.

Recreational visits to national wildlife refuges across the country result in significant economic activity. An economic study released by the Service ("Banking on Nature 2006: The Economic Benefits to Local Communities of National Wildlife Refuge Visitation") concluded that in Fiscal Year 2006, 34.8 million people visited refuges in the lower 48 states for recreation and their spending generated nearly $1.7 billion of sales.

As a result of this spending spreading through the economy, almost 27,000 people were employed and $542.8 million in employment income was generated.

This recreational spending on national wildlife refuges resulted in about $185.3 million in tax revenues at the local, county, state, and Federal levels.

Along with purchasing and exchanging lands to better fulfill the refuge's conservation goals, Cache River NWR also is in the

process of accepting donation of a conservation easement on a 273-acre private property in Jackson County that borders the refuge property. The private landowners will continue to own and exclusively use the property, but certain restrictions will be placed on their activities and land management practices. This easement will be administered by the Service, and will ensure that habitat values for waterfowl, wading birds, songbirds, and other native wildlife are conserved and enhanced on the protected property, but also will serve to multiply those benefits on adjacent refuge lands.

These additions to Cache River NWR were made possible by the cooperation of several partners including Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, Ducks Unlimited, The Nature Conservancy, Darby's Warrior Support, and private landowners. The Service is grateful for the funding it received for land purchases and the willingness of private landowners to become part of an enduring conservation legacy by donating, selling, or exchanging their lands.

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Obituaries Marion Simmons Marion Palestine Simmons, 86, of Des Arc, passed away May 1, 2016.

She was born in Prairie C o u n t y , Arkansas on February 2, 1930, the youngest of five children to Daniel L. West and Loretta J. McElroy.

She is survived by her children, Johnny Simmons and wife, Louise of Cabot, and Ronnie Simmons and wife, Kathy of Des Arc; four grandchildren, Jason Simmons and wife, jenny of Des Arc, Joshua Simmons and wife, Kim of Des Arc, Jocelyn Pannell and husband, Drew of Beebe, and Patrick Simmons of Cabot; five great-grandsons, Ryley and Emerson Pannell, Owen and Ethan Simmons, and Jase Simmons, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Marion was preceded in death by her husband of sixty years, John H. Simmons; her parents, and her four siblings, Fairest West Patterson of Des Arc, Hardy H. West of Corinth Mississippi, D.L. West, Jr. of Des Arc, and Jessie West Burkeen of Knoxville, Tennessee.

Marion was a homemaker and a devoted minister’s wife for most of her adult life. In addition to being a loving mother, mother-in-law and grandmother, she was a dedicated Sunday School and bible school teacher, choir member, pianist (when called upon), food server, cleanup person, and a willing volunteer for practically any other job that her church needed her to perform.

Funeral services were 2:00 P.M., Thursday, May 5, 2016 at the Center Point Missionary Baptist Church near Hazen, Arkansas with burial at the Hazen Cemetery in Hazen.

The family received visitors beginning at 5:00 P.M., Wednesday, May 4 at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Center Point Missionary Baptist Church, P.O. Box 941, Hazen, Ar. 72064 or the Hazen Cemetery, P.O. Box 92, Hazen, Arkansas 72064.

Mary Askins Mary Kathryn Askins, (69) of Brasfield, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2016 at Little Rock.

A daughter of Leroy and Nadine Cronce she was born in Brasfield on February 14, 1947. She received formal education through DeValls Bluff High School and in time became the young bride of Clay Askins.

Along with the role of homemaker "Katie" worked for many years at the Van Heusen Shirt Factory in Brinkley. She was an active member of the Brasfield Methodist Church and formerly served as a Sunday School teacher.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Immediate remaining family are Son: Chris ( LeAnn) Askins of Jonesboro; Daughters: Lanette (Raymond) Norman of Jacksonville, FLorida Kim Baker of G r e e n b r i e r ; Grandchildren: Erika Norman, Nicholas Norman, Lyric Baker, Abby Askins; Sisters: Nancy Cullbreath of Brasfield & Avis Wilson of Carlisle.

Visitation was held 6-8 PM, Tuesday May 3 at Bob Neal & Sons Brinkley. Services were 2:00 PM Wednesday May 4 at Brasfield Methodist Church. Burial was held at Biscoe Cemetery.

Gladys Holmes Gladys Willman Holmes, age 90, of Lonoke passed away Thursday, April 28. She was born July 9, 1925 to the late Ed and Amelia Willman, she is survived by her husband of 70 years, Dr. Byron E. Holmes, three children,

Byron E. Holmes, Jr. (Brenda) of Forrest City, Amelia Muse (Dick) of Lonoke, and Lee Holmes (Kim) of Fayetteville, six grandchildren, Steven Holmes, Lydia Holmes, Charlotte Muse, Reagan Muse, Kaitlin Holmes, and Lee David Holmes, one great grandchild, one brother, Elmer Willman of Lonoke, and numerous nieces and nephews. She is survived by sister-inlaw Pat Holmes Hudson of Conway and brotherin-law Bert Holmes (Helen) of Dallas, Texas.

Gladys is preceded in death by one son, John Willman Holmes, parents Ed and Amelia Willman, one brother, Lloyd Willman, and two sisters, Helen Willman and Ethel Willman Baker.

Gladys graduated from Lonoke High School and Draughon Business college in Little Rock and attended the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. She worked for many years helping her husband Dr. Byron E Holmes with his medical practice in Lonoke.

Gladys was a lifelong member of Lonoke First Presbyterian church where for many years she was a Sunday school teacher.

She enjoyed playing bridge, cooking, and baking.

Gladys always loved giving her cakes to her many friends.

Gladys will forever be remembered for her kind, gracious and genuine spirit. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend.

A southern lady of immense grace, Gladys had kind works and a smile for everyone she met.

Funeral services were held at the First Presbyterian Church of Lonoke, 304 South Center Street, on Monday, May 2 at 11 a.m. Visitation followed in the adjoining Educational Building.

Following the service and visitation, a private burial was held at 1 p.m.

Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, PO Box 467, Lonoke, AR 72086 or to your favorite charity.

Arrangements made by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke.

employee of Sims Metal of Little Rock as a Crain Operator for the past five years. He was a former employee George Fisher Sloan, also of Little Rock for more than twelve years.

DeCarlos had a great affection for singing and music. He had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh and tell jokes.

He loved sports, especially basketball and football.

He was a huge fan of the Arkansas Razorbacks basketball and football teams; and loved spending time with his children and family.

His maternal grandparents: Leslie and Blonzie Wash; and paternal grandparents: Billy Sr. and Irene Bonds all preceded DeCarlos in death.

Survivors are: three sons: Corey Rouson and DeCarlos Bonds Jr. both of Little Rock, AR and Xavier Bonds of Wynne, AR; a daughter Alexus Bonds of Little Rock, AR; his parents: Billy “Soul” Bonds of Jackson, MS and Vivian Wash-Bonds of Little Rock, AR; His companion Stacy Cohen of Biscoe, AR; a brother Brandon Bonds of Little Rock, AR; three sisters: Charlotte Bonds and Erica Bonds both of Little Rock, AR; and Shunette (Tony) BondsAppleby of Chula Vista, CA; two nephews: Antonio Appleby of Atlanta, GA; and Miles Appleby of Chula Vista, CA; five grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation was held Friday May 6 from 6 until 8 PM at Second Baptist Church-South Wing Chapel, 1709 Barrow Road in Little Rock. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 7 at 3 PM at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 509 North Emmons Avenue in Brinkley with Bro. J. Michael Bonds officiating. Internment took place at Haven of Rest Cemetery in Brinkley by Branscumb Johnson & Gilchrest Funeral Home of Brinkley.

Pallbearers are: Matthew Barnett, Donald Bonds Jr., Bobby Bonds Jr., Jerome Bonds, Christopher Paige Sr., and Reggie Adell.

William Davis

Jessie Nicholas

William Thomas Davis, 81 of Carlisle, formally of Stuttgart passed away May 5, 2016. He is preceded in death by his wife Jane, father Bruce Davis, mother Mary Irene McGhee and halfsister Sue Davis.

Survivors include sons Phillip, Larry and Michael Davis of California, half-brothers Carl (Mignon) Cunningham, Carrol (Pat) Cunningham, and Mickey Davis, half-sister Janet (Larry) Massey.

A Graveside service will be held at 10:00 am Tuesday, May 10 in Lone Tree Cemetery in Stuttgart. Arrangements

by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke.

Jessie Earl Nicholas, age 70, of L o n o k e passed away o n Wednesday, May 4, 2016.

He was born November 20, 1945 in Biscoe, Arkansas to the late Everett and Willie Nicholas. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one sister, Katherine WilliamsKing and one brother James Nicholas. He was a United States Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He retired from Remington Arms after 26 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, Razorback Sports. He also coached his son and nephew at baseball and played men’s softball. He will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother.

He is survived by his loving wife Joy of 35 years , his children Regina (Johnny) Owens, Angela (Ronnie) Cote, Shana Allwhite, Kristy Tabor, Matt (Samantha) Nicholas, 12 grandchildren, Mattie, Grant, Beth, Cody, Ashlie, Brooke, Logan, Nikki, Brooke, Macee, Jaden, and River, 3 great-grandchildren Chanley, Preslie, and Cash, one sister Barbara Brooks, brothers, Richard Boyce Randy, Ricky and Kenny Nicholas.

Funeral services were at 3:00 p.m. Friday, May 6, 2016 at ChangePoint Church in Cabot with a visitation from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. .

Interment followed in Concord Cemetery with military honors.

Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home.

Gary Pullman Gary Lee Pullman, 65, passed away Friday.

Survivors are sons: Bo, Zackary, and BJ Pullman; daughters, Trasina King and Taylor Watson; brother, Joe Pullman; and sister, Jerry Lynn Rockwell.

Services are 10 a.m., Tuesday at Jesus Name Church of Christ with visitation, Monday, 6-8 p.m. at the church.

DeCarlos Bonds DeCarlos Antonio Bonds, 43 of Little Rock, formerly of Brinkley, died Friday, April 29 at U A M S Medical Center in Little Rock.

DeCarlos was born December 6, 1972 to Billy Bonds Jr. and Vivian Wash-Bonds.

DeCarlos was raised in Brinkley and attended Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church (Mount Olive Ministries).

Having attended the Brinkley School District, DeCarlos was a 1991 graduate of Brinkley High School.

“Bad News Bonds” as DeCarlos was affectionately known, was an

James Nicholas Sr. James Nicholas, Sr., age 76, of Ward, Arkansas passed away April 30, 2016. He was

born in Brassfield, Arkansas to Everett and Willie (Chansley) Nicholas. James proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. After retiring from the Army in 1983, he took up several hobbies, including the building and flying of model airplanes. James enjoyed and was active in the Fairfield Bay and Beebe VFW’s. Although he had much to be thankful for, James was most grateful for his family.

They were his most prized accomplishment.

James was a caring father, wonderful grandfather and great-grandfather. His family never doubted his commitment and devotion to each of them.

James is survived by his children, Terrie Glandon, Michelle (Robert) Crawford, Joy Nicholas, Nicole (Charles) Crone, James (Hayley) Nicholas II, and Sarah (Josh) Mizell; nine grandchildren, Adam, Nicole, Lindsay, Lauren, Christopher, Alaina, Connor, Noah, Emma, Emersyn; three greatgrandchildren; sister, Barbara Brooks; brothers, Richard, Earl, Boyce, Randy, Ricky and Kenny; many more family and friends .

He was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister Katherine Williams-King.

Booker Currie Jr. Booker Thomas Currie Jr., 87, of Brinkley passed away on Monday, May 2, 2016.

He was born on October 13, 1928 to Booker T. Currie and Rose Anna Gaines in Augusta, Arkansas.

Booker is preceded in death by his wife, Pearlie Mae Whitman Currie and his parents.

He is survived by two daughters, Lula Palmer of Moro, Arkansas and Ardenia Griffin of Forrest City, Arkansas; five sons, Claudell Whitman Sr. of Moro, Arkansas, Troy Whitman Sr. of Brinkley, Arkansas, Eugene Whitman of Ohio, Julius Whitman of Little Rock, Arkansas and Jeremiah Whitman of Virginia; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one sister, Ruby Flint of Texas; two special cousins, Erma Cummins and Viola Moore Smith; many nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Visitation was held on Friday, May 6th at 1:00 p.m. at Harris Chapel Cemetery off of highway 33 on Woodruff County Road 725, Augusta, Arkansas with graveside services immediately followed at 2:00 p.m. Elder Troy Whitman Sr. officiating.

Arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Jacksonville, Arkansas.

Charlene Dunn Charlene May Dunn, 62, of Carlisle passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. She is survived by daughters Mandy (Todd) Ferguson of Carlisle and Rhonda (Joe) Wilbourn of Madison, Alabama; two sisters, Earline Hall of Batesville and Patty Dunn of Houston, Texas.

She is also survived by two granddaughters, Katlyn Stock and Jada Ferguson, both of Carlisle. She is preceded in death by her parents Hubert and Albertie Dunn; sisters, Louise Dixon and Mary Owens; brothers, James Dunn and twin brother, Charles Dunn, and a grandson, Roger Weir.

A graveside memorial in her honor was held on Friday, May 6 at 10 a.m. at Carlisle Cemetery.

Arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke.

Fern Putt Fern Elizabeth Putt, 92, died Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at Chambers Nursing Home in Carlisle.

She was born March 7, 1924, in the Humphrey area. She was a homemaker and a member of Corinth Missionary Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her

loving husband, Elvin Putt; and two brothers, Bob Wicklund and Bill Wicklund.

Survivors are a son and daughter-in-law, H.L. and Helen Putt of Humphrey; a daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Phil Eichler of Carlisle; five grandchildren and their spouses, Rodney Putt and wife Brenda of Baytown, Texas; Mike Putt and wife Claire of Austin, Ark.; Shannon Bobo and husband Steve of Humphrey; Missy Madar and husband Jason of Carlisle; and Beth Eichler of Stuttgart; and 14 great-grandchildren, Dylan, Austin and Caleb Putt; Ethan, Allison and Madeleine Putt; Alana, Connor and Luke Boston and Elizabeth Raye Bobo; Cade, Callie and Cassie Madar and Katee Vick; and two sisters, Dorothy McCarty of Humphrey and Anna Belle Flanery and husband Beau of Stuttgart.

Visitation is 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Friday at Turpin Funeral Home. Funeral services are 2:00 p.m.

Saturday at Turpin Funeral Home with Bro. Garry Wayne Alverson officiating. Burial will follow in Frazier Cemetery by Turpin Funeral Home of Stuttgart.

The family suggests memorials to Frazier Cemetery or to the donor’s charity of choice.

Gary Misner Gary Rewel Misner age 69, of Lonoke went to be with his Lord on Sunday, May 1, 2016. He was born March 18, 1947 in Huntington, West Virginia to the late Theodore Gaston Misner Sr. and Ruby Lena Smith Misner. He was a United States Army Veteran serving during Vietnam in the 36th Engineer Battalion earning the rank of Spec. 5. Gary worked for the Road and Bridge Department since 1971, he retired in December of 2005. He was the past RA Director for Military Road Baptist Church, he was a faithful member of Victory Baptist Church in Jacksonville where he served as a Deacon. He was also a member of Matt's Trail Deer Club, he coached girl's softball, and he was a Big Brother for children at Jacksonville Elementary School.

Mr. Misner is survived by his loving wife of 49 1/2 years Gloria Ann Drummond Misner, two sons, Gary Lee Misner (Mary), Kenny Misner, two daughters, Crissy Lynn Misner Hazeslip Bogan, Lena Michelle Misner (Sammy), three brother, Robert "Bobby" Misner, James Wetsle Misner, Stephen Dale Misner, one sister, Betty Jo Misner, 17 grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.

Friday, May 6, 2016 at Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment followed in Rest Hills Memorial Park.

Arrangements by Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home & Crematory.

Franklin Thomason Franklin Lynn Thomason, 59, of Des Arc died Friday, May 6, 2016 at Baptist Health Medical Center North Little Rock. Frank was born December 19, 1956 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to Hershel and Mae (Watkins) Thomason.

Survivors include his wife, May Lynn (Scott) Thomason, four sons, Jeremy (Erin) Thomason, Jacob Thomason, Joshua (Emily Anne) Thomason, Joseph (Hayley) Thomason, six grandchildren, Benjamin, Audrey, Zoey, Hayden, Jackson, Lillianna Thomason, his mother, Mae Thomason, one brother, Terry (Sherry) Thomason, one sister, Felicia (Terry) Hardage. Frank was preceded in death by his father, Hershel

Thomason.

Visitation was Tuesday, May 10, 2016 from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM at First Baptist Church, Des Arc, with funeral services followed at 2:00. Burial in Lakeside Cemetery by Garth Funeral Home. Dr. Melvin York 0fficiating.

Pallbearers are Jeremy Thomason, Jacob Thomason, Joshua Thomason, Joseph Thomason, Chris Rogers, Gary Carter. Honorary pallbearer is Melvin Brownfield.

Larry Goode Larry James Goode, age 68, died April 25, 2016.

He is survived by his wife Gloria Goode; children, Joaquina, Jason and Amanda; grandchildren, Nick, Xavier, Veronica, Sophia, Skylar, Josh, Carlie, and Kaiden; sisters, Louise and Linda; daughter-in-law Becky; and son-in-law Mike.

A family and friends visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. Monday at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke.

Funeral Service; 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 3, at the chapel of the Funeral Home, with a 1:00 p.m. committal service in Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery.

Charlene Dunn Charlene May Dunn, 62, of Carlisle passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. She is survived by daughters Mandy (Todd) Ferguson of Carlisle and Rhonda (Joe) Wilbourn of Madison, Alabama; two sisters, Earline Hall of Batesville and Patty Dunn of Houston, Texas.

She is also survived by two granddaughters, Katlyn Stock and Jada Ferguson, both of Carlisle. She is preceded in death by her parents Hubert and Albertie Dunn; sisters Louise Dixon and Mary Owens; brothers, James Dunn and twin brother Charles Dunn, and a grandson Roger Weir.

A graveside memorial in her honor was held on Friday, May 6 at 10:00 a.m. at Carlisle Cemetery. Arrangements

by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke.

Connie Ingle Connie Rena Ingle, 56 of Hazen died at her home on May 7, 2016.

She was a employee of Pizza Classic for over 20 years. Connie is survived by her father, Edward Ingle of De Valls Bluff; two sons, Derrick (Shelby) Ingle of Lonoke and Anden Ingle of Hazen; two sisters, Debbie Riba of Lonoke and Vickie Daniel of Hunter; and two grandchildren, Wyatt Ingle and Sara Ingle.

A memorial service will be held 2:00 P.M., Saturday, May 14, 2016 at the First Assembly of God Church in Lonoke.

The family requests that everyone attending wear something bright and cheerful.

Arrangements by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen.

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Penn and Pinkney place in State Track Tournament; Jr. High Boys, Sr. High Girls and Boys place in District Track Meet

Logan Penn - 100 Meter 2A State Champion

By Stephanie Jones On April 25 the Jr. High Boys placed 1st in Overall Meet (178 points); Senior High Girl - Lamondra Pinkney placed 1st in Long Jump, 2nd Place in High Jump and 3rd in 100 Meter Dash; Senior High Boys - Logan Penn placed 1st in 100 Meter Dash and 2nd in 200 Meter Dash, Kyren Mills, Trevor Duck, Grant Boothe, Ford Seidenschwarz placed 2nd in 4x800 relay, Trevor Duck placed 4th in 800 meter, Donovan Gurley

We are having an adult activity Personality Basket Contest starting May 10th thru June 16th.

Baskets are available at the Hazen Public Library.

You decorate the basket according to your own likes and personality and bring it to the library to be judged for possible prizes. For more information call 870-255-3576.

Penn standing with Gurdon and Hermitage competitors.

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Pinkney competing in High Jump on April 25.

Personality Basket Contest

placed 5th in Shot Put and Chase Mauk placed 6th in Disc in the District Track Meet at England.

On May 2 Logan Penn placed 1st in 100 Meter Dash and Lamondra Pinkney placed runner up in High Jump at the State Track Meet at England.

Logan Penn will receive a State Tournament Track Ring.

Congratulations to the Hazen Jr. and Sr. High Track Teams.

Photo courtesy of Stephanie Jones

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PRAIRIE COUNTY, ARKANSAS 1ST DIVISION LARRY D. HALL and DOROTHY LANE, husband and wife; CHRIS CUMMINGS and LESLIE CUMMINGS, husband and wife; KEARNEY M. BLALOCK and VADA L. BLALOCK, husband and wife; PETITIONERS V. CASE NO. CV-15-33 STEVE W. JAMESON and TANJA JAMESON, husband and wife; VINTON CAZER and VERA CAZER (deceased), husband and wife; Spouse, Heirs, and Assigns of Vinton Cazer; Spouse, Heirs, and Assigns of Vera Cazer; L.W. CAZER (deceased) and MARY CAZER (deceased), husband and wife; Spouse, Heirs, and Assigns of L.W. Cazer; Spouse, Heirs, Assigns of Mary Cazer; DR. DAN STAPLES (deceased) and ETHA STAPLES (deceased), husband and wife; Spouse, Heirs, and Assigns of Dr. Dan Staples; Spouse, Heirs, and Assigns of Etha Staples; CARA BETH CAZER, a single person; Spouse, Heirs and Assigns of Cara Beth Cazer; WILLIAM KEITH CAZER, a single person; Spouse, Heirs, and Assigns of William Keith Cazer; CLAUDINE C.

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2016 Hazen Athletic Banquet Tuesday, May 17 6:00 p.m.

Hazen Community Center Special Guest Speaker Jeff Kinley

Presenting and Signing his most recent book “Through the Eyes of a Champion: The Brandon Burlsworth Story” while speaking to the athletes. Book will be for sale at the banquet.

Catfish/Chicken Strips Catered by CAJUN EXPRESS Tickets are $15 for Adults and 12 and under $8

Nancy Chlapecka will be doing a year in review slideshow and discs of the slideshow will be available for order.

HURN and ROY HURN (deceased), wife and husband; Spouse, Heirs, and Assigns of Claudine C. Hurn; Spouse, Heirs, and Assigns of Roy Hurn; RALPH CAZER (deceased) and MARTHA H. CAZER (deceased), husband and wife; Spouse, Heirs, and Assigns of Ralph Cazer; Spouse, Heirs, and Assigns of Martha H. Cazer; DALTON RAY DAVES and TARESA CAROL DAVES, husband and wife; Spouse, Heirs, and Assigns of Dalton Ray Daves; Spouse, Heirs, and Assigns of Taresa Carol Daves; DAMON WAYNE CALLAWAY (deceased) and MELINDA ANN CALLAWAY (DAVIS), husband and wife; Spouse, Heirs, and Assigns of Damon Wayne Callaway; Spouse, Heirs, and Assigns of Melinda Ann Callaway (Davis); JOHN C O U R T L A N D LEWELLEN (deceased) and MALINDA SUE LEWELLEN, husband and wife; Spouse, Heirs and Assigns of John Courtland Lewellen; Spouse, Heirs and Assigns of Malinda Sue Lewellen; SIDNEY STOUGH a single person; Spouse, Heirs, and Assigns of Sidney Stough; ROBERT M. PHILLIPS (deceased); Spouse, Heirs and Assigns of Robert M. Phillips; THE ESTATE OF R. MICHAEL PHILLIPS,

KIMBERLY S. PHILLIPS, A D M I N I S T R AT O R ; Spouse, Heirs, and Assigns of R. Michael Phillips; Spouse, Heirs, and Assigns of Kimberly S. Phillips, Administrator; and any person, entity, or organization claiming any right, title, interest, or any ownership or claim in and to Part of the Northwest Quarter (NW ¼) of the Northwest Quarter (NW ¼) of Section 12 Township 3 North, Range 4 West, lying South of the Cache River, LESS AND EXCEPT the land formerly owned by Vinton Cazer.

DEFENDANTS NOTICE FOR QUIETING TITLE Notice is hereby given that there has been filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Prairie County, Arkansas, the Complaint of Larry D. Hall and Dorothy Lane, husband and wife; Chris Cummings and Leslie Cummings, husband and wife; Kearney M. Blalock and Vada L. Blalock, husband and wife; (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Petitioners") asking for decree quieting title in them to the following lands situated in Prairie County, Arkansas, described as follows: Part of the Northwest Quarter (NW ¼) of the Northwest Quarter (NW ¼) of Section 12 Township 3 North, Range 4 West, lying South of the Cache River, LESS AND EXCEPT the land formerly owned by Vinton Cazer. (hereinafter "Tract 1") A parcel of land lying in the Northwest Quarter (NW1/4) of the Northwest Quarter (NW1/4) of Section Twelve (12), Township Three (3) North, Range Four (4) West, beginning at the Northwest corner of Section 12, T3N, R4W,

and running South on the West line of said Section 12 666 feet to the point of beginning, thence North 68° East 469 feet to the low water mark of Cache River ; thence South 23° East 246 feet along Cache River bank; thence South 68° West 634 feet to the West line of the said Section 12; thence North 236 feet to the point of beginning. At the time of the survey, declination of 5° and 30' East of North was used. LESS AND EXCEPT the following Tract: A parcel of land lying in the Northwest Quarter (NW1/4) of the Northwest Quarter (NW1/4) of Section Twelve (12), Township Three (3) North, Range Four (4) West, beginning at the Northwest corner of Section 12, T3N, R4W, and running South on the West line of said Section 12, 875 feet to the point of beginning, thence North 68° East 200 feet; thence South 87 feet; thence South 68° West 200 feet; thence North to the point of beginning. At the time of the survey, declination of 5° and 30' East of North was used (hereinafter "Tract 2") All persons, firms, corporations, or improvement districts that can set up any right to the real property conveyed and forfeited are hereby notified to appear herein, before the Honorable Judge Thomas M. Hughes, to assert his/her/its title or interest in said property and to show cause why the title to the real property should not be confirmed, quieted and vested in Petitioners herein, in fee simple.

WITNESS my hand and seal of the Court this 28th day of December, 2015.

Vanessa Peters by Gaylon Hale Prairie County Circuit Clerk

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Who is Mr. Caviness?

By Mitchell McCarty With so many new faces every year at Hazen High School, it is quite an accomplishment to make it five years. Many of the familiar faces of Hazen High School also attended school here as did their immediate family. Hazen High School would like to give a special thank you to one of our familiar faces Mr. Tracy Caviness our District Technology Coordinator. Mr. Tacie attended Hazen High School and also attended Phillips County Community College.

During his personal experience in high school, his favorite teacher was Larry Anthony.

Mr. Anthony was his favorite teacher because “he could find humor in any situation.”

Mr. Tracy says that the reason he has stayed at Hazen for as long as he has is because of his family, friends and co-workers. In life and work he has been mostly influenced by his parents and

Hazen Cemetery Donations HAZEN CEMETERY DONATIONS: IN MEMORY OF: Chad Denham By: Donald & Dorothy Holmes IN MEMORY OF: husband, James; daughter, Barbara, parents, and loved ones By: Marie Price IN MEMORY OF: Marion Simmons By: Howard & Gail Wallace, Billy & Nona Gail Booth, Eric & Angelia Greenwalt and Rodger Patterson IN MEMORY OF: Marion Phifer By: Richard Gerety IN MEMORY OF: Loved Ones B y: Howard & Gail Wallace Upkeep: Kaye and Jack Park, Evelyn Bullock, Richard & Martha Dobbs Donations are greatly appreciated and may be mailed to: Hazen Cemetery P.O; Box 92, Hazen, Ar. 72064

Tracy Caviness and Mitchell McCarty grandparents. Mr. Tracy Tracy says that the thinks that if you like the biggest change he has small community lifestyle experienced at Hazen in that you will also like it the past five years has here. He would also like been the technology. to be remembered by the “Within the past five students as one that “was years we have changed not the dullest knife in Windows versions on all the drawer.” When asked of the computers and what is your favorite introduced Chromebooks thing about work and for student use.” One what is your least favorite change he hopes to see thing about work, Mr. within the next five years Tracy had the same is the technology. “Five answer for both questions. years from now some “The computers, faculty device, service, or app will and students.” be invented that we canWorking with the tech- not imagine life without” nology offered by the says Mr. Tracy. One of Hazen School District is the biggest challenges not an easy job by any facing our school today is means. Technology is con- “getting things done propstantly changing therefore erly with the resources at the job is never done. Mr. hand.”

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 Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanna Fluke, Revenge by Lisa Jackson, Dark Promises by Christine Feehan, The Friends We Keep by Susan Mallery, Fire Touched

by Patricia Briggs, The 14th Colony

by Steve Berry, Crazy Blood by T. Jefferson Parker, Dominion: The Chronicles of the Invaders by John Connolly, No Safe Secret

by Fern Michaels, Lone Heart Pass by Jodi Thomas, The Big Showdown by Mickey

Spillane, That Darkness

by Lisa Black, Cravings by Chrissy Teigen, Fragile by Lisa Unger, Rebecca’s Reward by Lauraine Snelling, Hide Away by Iris Johansen, Extreme Prey by John Sandford, The Last Mile David Baldacci, War Hawk by James Rollins DVDS The Walking Dead: Season 2 Vikings: Season 3 Forsaken The Revenant Outlander: Vol 2 The Walking Dead: Season 4 Point Break The Forest Star Wars The Force Awaken Come by and check out a new book or DVD.

Who is Mr. Bradow?

By Katie Jackson Mr. Nathaniel Bradow has reached a milestone at Hazen High School. This school year he is being honored for his five years with the Hazen School District. As a citizen of Hazen his whole life, Mr. Bradow felt a calling to teach in his hometown.

Today he remarks on the changes the town and school have made over the years for the betterment of the community and school.

Mr. Bradow attended Webster University in St. Louis and finished at Arkansas State University with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism. Currently he teaches eleventh and twelfth grade English, oral communications, and journalism. Mr. Bradow is also furthering his education to get his master’s degree in Educational Leadership at Harding University.

As for who inspired Mr. Bradow the most he chose his Reporting professor Mr. Jim Fox from Webster University.

Mr. Fox encouraged and helped his student learn to love Journalism. When it comes to his biggest influ-

Nathaniel Bradow ence, Mr. Bradow proves that a love for education starts at home. For his biggest influence in his teaching career Mr. Bradow stated, “My biggest influence is most likely my mother, Dr. Bradow , who has pushed me to improve myself as an educator since I began teaching.” He credits Mr. Pearson and Ms. Caryle, two of his high school teachers, as the reason he became a teacher because of their genuine passion for the field.

When asked his favorite part about teaching Mr.

and Katie Jackson Bradow stated the connections made with students.

He values the opportunity to make a bond with every student who walks in his classroom. Though not shy to show “tough love” when a student needs help to get on the right track Mr. Bradow is always willing to help a student. To his students. Mr. Bradow leaves them with this statement. “ I want them to remember that they are important and unique, but they have a responsibility to use their unique talents to make the world a better than it is now.”

Who is Mrs. Talley?

By Dara Halijan Mrs. Yvonne Talley is someone who is very well known in the Hazen School District. She keeps our school clean and never seems to have a mean thing to say. She is our janitor who we appreciate more than she will ever know.

Mrs. Yvonne attended school in Clarendon, Arkansas. As a teenager, her biggest influence was her business teacher, Mrs. Bock. When she was in high school, her favorite teacher was Cynthia Hubbard who taught art and drama. Since she started working at Hazen, the biggest change that she has seen in the district is technology. She said with the technology change, the academics improved. Students now have more options with learning styles.

Mrs. Yvonne has stayed at Hazen so long, because she does what she likes and likes what she does.

Her advice to anyone working at Hazen is, “do not give up in such a short

Dara Halijan and Yvonne Talley amount of time”. She says Kerr. Her favorite high you should always try to school teacher is Ms. see the best in everything Carlyle because she has that you do. Her favorite known her the longest. thing about Hazen is all of She likes how much she the teachers and students. interacts with her stuHer least favorite thing dents. When her career at about working at Hazen is Hazen is over, she would the days that she gets off. like the students to She said she would not remember that she always mind having some extra tried to stay positive. Mrs. time off here and there. Yvonne does a really great She likes seeing all of the job at keeping our school progress and changes clean. Her favorite quote is “Do not take life too serithroughout the year.

Her favorite teacher ele- ously, always live it to the mentary teacher is Mrs. fullest”.

Delinquent Tax List Delinquent taxes will be certified to the state if not paid by May 27 PRAIRIE COUNTY LANDS FORFEITED TO STATE OF ARKANSAS THE REAL ESTATE TAX BOOKS OF PRAIRIE COUNTY REFLECT THE FOLLOWING LIST OF REAL PROPERTY TO BE DELINQUENT FOR NONPAYMENT OF TAXES FOR THE YEAR 2013. LAST DAY TO PAY WILL BE FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2016. CALL THE TAX COLLECTOR’S OFFICE AT 870-256-4764 FOR THE CORRECT AMOUNT DUE. Parcel Tax Year Book Owner Section Township Site Address Range Subdivision 001-00186-000 2013 D MASON VEOLA & MILDRED PIKE 32 1S SW FIRST ST 4W 32-1S-4W RURAL METES & BOUNDS 001-00313-003 2013 D HOLMES ROBERT L/HALL JAMES R/ EASON MAURICE L 05 1N 4W 05-1N-4W RURAL METES & BOUNDS 001-00442-000 2013 D BOCK GARY GRAY & KELLY D 18 1N BOCK LN 4W 18-1N-4W RURAL METES & BOUNDS 001-00443-000 2013 D BOCK GARY GRAY & KELLY D 18 1N 4W 18-1N-4W RURAL METES & BOUNDS 001-00444-000 2013 D BOCK GARY GRAY & KELLY D 18 1N 4W 18-1N-4W RURAL METES & BOUNDS 001-00531-000 2013 D BOCK GARY & KELLY 27 1N 11013 SAUNDERS RD 4W 27-1N-4W RURAL METES & BOUNDS 001-00584-000 2013 D BONDS BILLY & IRENE 04 2N 4W 04-2N-4W RURAL METES & BOUNDS 001-00671-002 2013 D BONDS BILLY & IRENE 10 2N HILL FARM RD 4W 10-2N-4W RURAL METES & BOUNDS 001-00748-002 2013 D BLUFF BRIDGE INC ROBERT M RANDLEAS 17 2N 4W 17-2N-4W RURAL METES & BOUNDS 001-00751-000 2013 D WEATHERLY FRED & B WALKER 17 2N RIVERVIEW RD 4W 17-2N-4W RURAL METES & BOUNDS 001-00756-000 2013 D WEATHERLY FRED & B WALKER 17 2N 4W 17-2N-4W RURAL METES & BOUNDS 001-01119-000 2013 D HAMPTON LANDING OWNERS & ASSOC 35 2N 4W 35-2N-4W RURAL METES & BOUNDS 001-01212-000 2013 D HAMPTON LANDING OWNERS & ASSOC 36 2N ADJ TO WHITE RIVER 4W 36-2N-4W RURAL METES & BOUNDS 001-01213-003 2013 D FERGUSON PAMELA (FINCH) 36 2N 10097 LOOMIS LANDING RD 4W 36-2N-4W RURAL METES & BOUNDS 001-01354-000 2013 D BONDS BILLY & IRENE 10 3N 4W 10-3N-4W RURAL METES & BOUNDS 001-01533-001 2013 D HUBBARD JAMES B & DEENDA 24 3N BISCOE FARM RD 4W 24-3N-4W RURAL METES & BOUNDS 001-01615-000 2013 D JOHNSON C S BOBBIE MATHIS 31 3N 4W 31-3N-4W RURAL METES & BOUNDS 001-01821-000 2013 D MCCULLEY JOHN W & MARY M & DAVID C MCCULLEY 07 4N 4W 07-4N-4W RURAL METES & BOUNDS 001-03090-000 2013 D WYLIE WM & CAROLYN 22 2N 5W 22-2N-5W RURAL METES & BOUNDS 001-03208-001 2013 D LARKIN EDITH 36 2N 5266 METCALF RD 5W 36-2N-5W RURAL METES & BOUNDS 001-03855-003 2013 D ELDRIDGE REVOCABLE TRUST JOHN C & GEORGETTA ELDRID 14 4N OFF OF HWY 323 5W 14-4N-5W RURAL METES & BOUNDS 001-03855-005 2013 D ELDRIDGE REVOCABLE TRUST JOHN C & GEORGETTA ELDRID 14 4N S 8TH ST 5W 144N-5W RURAL METES & BOUNDS 001-03932-000 2013 D WEATHERLEY CHILDREN'S

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Gary Burnett

GARY BURNETT SHERIFF & COLLECTOR PRAIRIE COUNTY, ARKANSAS 3RD DAY OF MAY, 2016

Rebecca Hayley

REBECCA HAYLEY, CLERK

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Give blood with the Red Cross during Trauma Awareness Month May 3, 2016 - During Trauma Awareness Month in May, the American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood and help ensure a sufficient supply for patient emergencies.

Dennis Weidner knows how critical blood products are in trauma situations. In 1996, part of his left leg was amputated following a farming accident. "Through the surgeries, I received 13 units of blood," he said.

Weidner now gives blood as often as he can.

Donors of all blood types are needed this May. Every day, the Red Cross must collect approximately 14,000 blood donations to meet the needs of trauma patients and others with serious medical conditions.

Schedule your appointment to give blood by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Donors can then also visit redcrossblood.org/cedarfair to enter to win one of two grand prize packages for four to Knott's Berry Farm in California or Cedar Point in Ohio.

UPCOMING BLOOD DONATION OPPORTUNITIES ARKANSAS STUTTGART 5/25/2016: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas, 2807 Highway 165 South

LONOKE CARLISLE 5/3/2016: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Carlisle High School, 145 Raborn Rd. MONROE BRINKLEY 5/26/2016: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 409 W Ash Street PRAIRIE DES ARC 5/9/2016: 2:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 401 Erwin St HOW TO DONATE BLOOD Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver's

license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in.

Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood.

High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

Blood donors can now save time at their next donation by using RapidPass to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, prior to arriving at the blood drive. To get started and learn more, visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site.

Adult Bingo held at Hazen Public Library

Prairie County

Crop Report from Brent Griffin County Extension Agent/Staff Chair Days of field work: 4 Top Soil Moisture: 100% adequate Sub Soil Moisture: 100% adequate Livestock Condition: 3 Fair MAIN ACTIVITIES: Planting of rice and soybean resumed mid week after torrential rains.

Some flushing of rice was occurring to aide in plant emergence.

Herbicides and fertilizer continued to be applied to corn, rice and sorghum.

CROP PROGRESS: Corn: 100% emerged Rice: 90% planted, 75% emerged Soybean: 35% planted, 20% emerged CROP CONDITION: Corn: 100% Fair Rice: 25% Poor, 75% Fair Soybean: 100% Fair Pasture/Hay: 100% Good

On April 26, the Hazen Public Library held their monthly Adult Bingo. There were a few new participants that joined in the fun. Those that attended were Carlotta Linam, Erma Vaden, Linda Patterson, Patricia Walloch, Nina King, Monica Cruthis and Peggy Pullium. Cruthis called the numbers for the players.

Photo courtesy of Peggy Pullium

We at the Grand Prairie Herald would like to recognize the 2016 Graduates of Hazen High School for their many accomplishments.

We wish each and every one of you luck in your future endeavors and hope you each apply your many talents to the best of your ability. Got somebody special graduating this May? Let everyone know how proud you are with a congratulatory ad in your hometown newspaper.

Contact Jennifer before May 13th to place your ad at 870-255-4538 or heraldpublishing@gmail.com

About the American Red Cross The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's

blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volun-

teers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.

New Bethel News

By Donna Kelly We had a rather good week, weather wise, however it looks like more rain is in the forecast.

We had good services in Church today. Brother Fred’s Mom came with him Sunday morning.

We extend sympathy to the family of Marion Simmons, also family of the Edges in their loss.

John and I had a visit to Dr. Anderson last week

for check up and report on his health. I had some blood work.

Johnny came over for lunch with us and mowed our lawn.

John will try some therapy this week in Lonoke.

I hope everyone had a nice Mother’s Day. Charles and Vicki Ingle had dinner with Brother Fred and his Mother.

I had a call from Chloe

Tarter, Charles has a busy appointment with the Doctor’s several times a week.

I had a call from Bruce Ingle last week. We had a nice chat, he wanted to know if I had some family pictures I could give him, I have been looking through some that I thought he would like.

We wish everyone a good week.

Prairie County Jail Report As of Monday, May 9 at 8:05 a.m. the Prairie County Sheriff's Office had 29 inmates booked at Prairie County Jail in Des Arc, AR which included: Johnson, Keith Allen, white male, age 33, incarcerated on April 26 for commitment.

Branch, Aaron Antwon, black male, age 32, incarcerated on March 17 for possession of controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia class A misdemeanor, possession of controlled substance.

Rocha, Jimmy Jesus, white male, age 24, incarcerated on April 4 for hold for another dept.

Walls, Johnnie Joe, white male, age 38, incarcerated on April 13 for possession of controlled substance - felony, possession of drug paraphernalia, probation violation and commitment.

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

Enzor, David Mark, white male, age 56, incarcerated on March 7 for furnishing prohibited articles.

Jones, Bobby Joe, black male, age 56, incarcerated on March 3 for forgery, theft of property and habitual offenders.

Parks, Chad Eugene, white male, age 18, incarcerated on April 27 for terroristic threatening felony.

Book, Anna C., white

female, age 35, incarcerated on May 2 for commitment.

Dulaney, Malary L., white female, age 31, incarcerated on December 19, 2015 for attempted murder, kidnapping and terroristic threatening felony.

Monroe, Traci, white female, age 23, incarcerated on May 5 for commitment.

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

Scheland, Angela, white female, age 24, incarcerated on April 26 for commitment.

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

Barbee, Tommy Swain, white male, age 46, incarcerated on May 8 for failure to appear.

Bevell, Robert Lynn, white male, age 22, incarcerated on April 6 for failure to appear and commitment.

Grady, Dexter, black male, age 27, incarcerated on May 7 for failure to appear.

Kelly, Christopher Martrell, black male, age 20, incarcerated on April 24 for possession of marijuana, no drivers license, driving without insurance, no license plate and commitment.

McClinton, Tryone, black male, age 40, incarcerated on May 7 for failure to pay fine and cost.

McMillen, Jeremiah, white male, age 36, incarcerated on April 26 for possession of controlled substance, contempt of court and commitment.

Whittaker, Christopher Scott, white male, age 41, incarcerated on April 28 for failure to appear and commitment.

Hill, Patrick, black male, age 41, incarcerated on April 19 for hold for ADC. Figueroa, Frank, hispanic male, age 36, incarcerated on March 25 for criminal attempt to commit, possession of control substance with intent to deliver, and fleeing - felony.

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

Crittenden, Lee B., white male, age 36, incarcerated on April 5 for possession of controlled substance, fleeing - felony, obstructing governmental operations, parole violation, drive with license suspended, careless driving, driving without insurance, improper display of tags and failure to stop.

Sanner, Jimmy, white male, age 35, incarcerated on April 28 for failure to appear, failure to pay fine and cost, possession of controlled substance - felony, possession of drug paraphernalia and failure to pay fine and cost.

McGee, Rodney Tiawan, black male, age 37, incarcerated on March 1 for possession of firearms/certain persons and hold for ADC. 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, hold for ADC. 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, hold for ADC. The information above is given directly from the Prairie County Sheriff’s Office.

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Lady Hornets Claim Conference Tourney Crown, Stumble in Regionals to Fourth Place Finish

By David Hoover The Cinderella slipper is just a little too small this year for the Hazen girls.

Unable to repeat as regular season conference champs, the Lady Hornets defended their conference tournament crown by winning both of their games and advanced to the East Regionals as a number one seed needing to win only one game at Poyen to secure a spot in the state playoffs. But, that's all they could manage and their road to the state championship has them seeded as a number four and it will not be easy.

On Monday, the Lady Patriots from PalestineWheatley fought tooth and nail forcing the game into extra innings before the Hornets could pull out the 7-6 victory. The Patriots took a quick 1-0 lead on a double, an error and a wild pitch but Hazen responded with a pair in the bottom of the inning when Sadie Shuck doubled and Allie Burroughs followed with a two run home run. The Hornets stretched their lead in the second when Morgan Stock singled and scored on Elizabeth Foot's double.

The score remained 3-1 until the home half of the fifth when Hazen extended their lead when Abby Rounsavall walked and went to second on an error and third on a single

by Burroughs. Faith Young followed with a two run single to center and Hazen led 5-1.

That lead disappeared in the sixth when P-W scored four runs on only one base hit. A bunt single and two walks loaded the bases with no out. A

fielding error by the Hornets allowed two runs to score. Two outs later, the Patriots only hit of the inning pushed across the final runs and the game was tied at 5-5. P-W took their only lead when they combined a triple with another Hornet error and led 6-5 going to the bottom of the seventh. Young tied the game with a double to drive in Shuck and send the game to extra innings. Burroughs held the Lady Patriots scoreless and Hazen ended the game when Chase Wiggins singled to left scoring Brayden Williams. Young and Burroughs led the attack with three hits each.

Burroughs got the win, giving up just four hits and five walks while striking out twelve, although she threw 149 pitches.

That set up a showdown with the regular season champions, McCrory.

Unlike their two earlier games, this one was never in doubt as the Hornets pounded Jaguar pitching for a season-tying 14 hits, 13 of them singles. Hazen jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead in the top of the first on a two run single by Young.

The score remained the same until the third when Rounsavall singled, Shuck doubled and Burroughs walked to load the bases.

Young reached base on an error while two runs scored making it a 4-0 game. Payton Fought singled to reload the bases ahead of a single by Sydney Bateman that scored two more runs for a 6-0 lead. McCrory finally got on the scoreboard combining a single, another Hornet error and two

District Champs - Photo courtesy of Shelia Foot, Hazen High School Facebook Page. walks to force across one Bateman, Burroughs, and secured a spot in the state run.

Young had four RBI's tournament but work still In the top of the fourth, each. Burroughs threw remained for the girls to Foot and Rounsavall sin- 129 pitches and allowed repeat as regional gled and Shuck walked to only one hit while walk- champs. Things didn't load the bases with ing six and striking out work out that way for nobody out. A Burroughs eight batters. them. single drove in two more Next was a Thursday In a rematch of an earlifor an 8-1 lead after three afternoon game in the er game this season, the and a half innings. East Regionals at Poyen Poyen Lady Indians ended McCrory pushed across against the number four the Lady Hornets' season two more in the fifth seeded Mount Ida Lady long six game winning inning on a couple more Lions. All Hazen had to streak with a 6-1 victory.

Lady Hornets errors and do was win a single game The loss sent Hazen into a walk but no hits. With in this tournament to lock the consolation bracket to a big lead, Hazen kept up an invitation to the battle for a number three pouring it on and scored state tournament. Allie seed next week. two runs in each the sixth Burroughs put the team Poyen pecked away scorand seventh innings. on her shoulders and ing one in the second on Bateman's sixth inning delivered that win. two singles and a Hornet single scored pinch runner Both teams got tremen- error and two more in the Kyra Robinson and Faith dous pitching and Hazen third by playing "small Young. Burroughs' sev- score the game's only run ball". The Lady Indians enth inning single drove in the bottom of the first plated two more in the in Foot and Rounsavall to inning when Shuck and fifth and their last run in make it a 12-3 game Burroughs hit back-to- the seventh. Hazen went going to the bottom of the back doubles for a 1-0 three up and three down seventh. Another Hornet lead. The scoring ended in each of the first four error, their seventh of the there but not the drama. innings and, with the game, turned into a single The Hornets would not Hornet bats silent, the consolation run for the get another base runner found themselves in a Lady Jaguars and the until the fifth inning deep hole. Burroughs led game ended with Hazen when Morgan Stock sin- off the fifth with a single trouncing McCrory by a gled with two outs and a but the next seven batters score of 12-4. That gave sixth inning threat was went down in order too. them a number one seed cut short when a runner With one out in the botheading into regional play was picked off third base. tom of the seventh, Shuck later that week. Six differ- Meanwhile Mt. Ida put drew the only walk the ent Hornets had two hits two runners on base in Hornets would get all and three players, the third, fourth and sixth game and Hazen would inning but were turned score their only run with away each time by good the help of the only Lion EMS Corner - “Cardiac Emergencies” pitching. Both teams fin- error of the game on a

By Pam Padget ished with four hits but double by Young. For one The spleen is an organ stab wounds or gunshot spleen is highly critical, if three of the Hornet hits of the few times all seaabout the size of a wounds are rare. Non left untreated may lead to were doubles and all of son, Burroughs was outclenched fist found on the traumatic causes are less a life-threatening situa- the Lions' hits were sin- pitched by an opponent left side of your upper common. An enlarged tion. Seek emergency gles. Burroughs struck and the Hornet bats were abdomen, behind the spleen is also of concern, medical care at once if out thirteen batters and very quiet.

That left the consolation stomach, at about the if it becomes enlarged you experience blunt force walked only two while the level of the 9th to 10th enough it may rupture. It trauma to the area of Mt. Ida pitcher struck out game on Saturday for rib. It is part of the lym- is a medical emergency your abdomen and/ or only four Hornets but only Hazen to improve its seedthe pain walked one. The 1-0 win ing. Things looked good phatic system. Its main that occurs when your experience above. function is to filter blood, spleen ruptures, regard- described create new blood cells, less of the cause, and Treatment of a ruptured and store platelets. It also allows life-threatening spleen will depend on

By Clevella Mosby into your your condition. plays a key function in bleeding In the past, treatment the body's immune sys- abdominal cavity. An Ms. Clevella Mosby Owens were keeping a tem. It is an organ found injured spleen may rup- was always removal of became ill at her home doctor appointment last in virtually all verte- ture soon after the trau- the spleen (splenectomy). Friday April 29 and was Friday. brates (any animals that ma or possible days or Today, doctors say some transported by ambulance Visiting Ms. Clevella have bones in the form of even weeks after the ruptured spleens can to Baptist Springhill, Mosby were Ms. Teri a skeleton, especially a injury. Usually, a rup- repair themselves if not North Little Rock. Ms. Sawyer and daughter back bone that protects a tured spleen requires very severe. Strict bed- Mosby is at this writing Aasha, Mr. and Mrs. surgery, rest of 24 to 72 hours is home and reported to be Daniel Raemer all of spinal column). It con- emergency Immediate doing better. tains special white blood although, some people required.

Searcy.

Mr. Charles cells that destroy bacteria can be treated with sever- emergency surgery is Funeral services for Mr. Williams, Mr. Robert required if there is mas- Herman Allen were held Curlett and Mrs. Dorothy and fight infections and it al days of hospital care.

Signs and symptoms of sive internal bleeding or Saturday April 30, in Owens from Hazen. makes red blood cells to help remove or filter old a ruptured spleen include the patient has a low Carlisle.

Mr. and Mrs. Williams red cells from the body's pain and tenderness in blood pressure or unstaFuneral services for (Charles and Andi) were circulation. It stores up to the upper left abdomen, ble vital signs. Recovery Deacon Demetrious in Memphis, TN. last a cup of red cells that are as blood is lost, you may depends on the severity of attending Qualls were held Monday, Saturday, hypovolemic the rupture. Usually, the released in cases of hypo- develop Memphis in May May 2, at the Community volemia and stores shock. This includes outcome is excellent for Celebration. platelets for emergency lightheadedness and con- those with mild ruptures. Center here in Hazen.

Miss Mallory K. Walker, Condolences extended to situations. You don't need fusion, rapid pulse, low The more severe the a spleen to survive, but blood pressure, rapid injury, the more guarded the Bonds families of A “Dean’s List” student without it, you increase breathing, paleness, and the outcome. The greatest Prairie County, Brinkly and also “Presidents’ your risk of serious infec- anxiety. If the injury pro- risk is in persons over 55 and Little Rock at the Scholar” at UCA left May 6 for tions. Other organs such duces little bleeding you years of age. Deaths passing of Mr. Carlos Friday as the liver and bone may only experience the caused by ruptures are Bonds. Services were held Galveston, Texas and marrow are able to take pain and tenderness. possible and do still occur, Saturday evening May 7 from there sailed to Key West Florida and on from over many of the jobs of Often there is a sharp even at the top trauma in Brinkly.

Mr. and Mrs. Rufus there via ship to Barbados pain in the left shoulder, centers. the spleen.

A splenic injury, which known as "Kehr's sign".

Any blunt force trauma includes a ruptured spleen, is any injury to or enlargement of the the spleen. The spleen is spleen can cause it to rupfragile, it is spongy and ture. Several diseases can soft which makes it even cause the spleen to more vulnerable to become enlarged, the Thursday 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. injury. The rupture of a most common is sickle anemia; others normal spleen is usually cell Friday & Saturday 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. infectious caused by trauma, such include 1st Sunday at 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. as a motor vehicle acci- mononucleosis, leukemia, dent or sports injury to lymphoma, cirrhosis of the abdomen by blunt the liver and many more. force trauma. Direct, pen- Early detection of probetrating injuries, such as lems that concern the

early as Hazen put up four runs in the second inning against the Magnet Cove Lady Panthers. Morgan Stock singled with two outs to drive in one run and Chase Wiggins followed with an RBI single. Foot and Rounsavall both singled to drive in runs for a quick 4-0 lead. Burroughs went through the Panther order fairly easily through three innings and when Stock scored on an error in the fourth and a 5-0 lead, things seemed to be in control. But, they only seemed that way.

The Panthers took advantage of two walks and some poor fielding by the Hornets to score three runs in their half of the fourth inning without a base hit. The Hornets looked poised to strike when they loaded the bases in the fifth inning with only one out. But, all three runners were left stranded and the score remained 5-3. Each team put a runner on base in their next at bat but the score remained the same headed to the home half of the sixth. After one out, two singles and another Hornet error pushed two runs across the plate to tie the score at 5-5.

Magnet Cove took their only lead one out later on a single leaving Hazen with one at bat to pull the game out. All they could manage was a one out walk and suddenly a promising game ended with the Hornets owning a two-game losing streak and facing the prospect of entering the state 2A tournament as a number four seed. Hazen outhit Magnet Cove 11-4 but once again was the victim of shoddy fielding, committing four more errors in the game.

Up next on the schedule is the 2A state tournament in Parkers Chapel beginning 10:00 a.m.

Thursday May 12th against the winner of the north regional, the Marmaduke Greyhounds, who own a 24-2 record this season. GO HORNETS!

Ebony Events

Dondie’s White River Princess Des Arc, AR (870) 256-3311

and the Bahamas where she will visit for eight days.

Ms. Ruby Thomas is reported to be feeling better at her home.

Funeral and burial services for Mr. Hubert C. (Tick) McGee were Saturday morning May 7 in North Little Rock.

Ms. Clevella Mosby was able to attend worship Sunday morning (Mother’s Day) and later was special Mother’s Day dinner guest of Mr. Robert Curlett in Searcy.

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

Happy Birthday wishes to: Mrs. Henrietta Anderson; Ms. Aasha Sawyer; Miss Samantha Jones; and all born in May.

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Plant of the Week

Venus Dogwood Each week since 1997, Dr. Gerald Klingaman has offered readers a unique window as he chronicles of the social history of plants.

"What always interested me was the background of the plants and how they got there and the people involved in bringing them forward," he said.

Klingaman, a retired extension horticulturist who is now operations director for the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks in Fayetteville, Arkansas, has created is a library of hundreds of plant histories that run in newspapers across the state and have become a favorite of gardeners in Arkansas and beyond. We hope you'll enjoy our extensive archive of his works and return each week to see what's new.

PLANT OF THE WEEK: CORNUS X “VENUS,” VENUS DOGWOOD A dogwood is blooming in the garden this first week of May that is a real stunner. It has been in the ground about five years, but this is its first significant bloom.

Venus™ is its name, and as with all plants, it has an interesting backstory.

Venus™ dogwood is an upright-growing deciduous dogwood with a dense branching habit that, in a couple decades, will produce a 30-foot-tall tree with a spread at least

Latin: Cornus x “Venus,”

By: Gerald Klingaman, Retired Extension Horticulturist - Ornamentals that wide. It is a fastgrowing dogwood, putting on about a foot of growth a year. Leaves are elliptical, 3-4 inches long and similar in outline to our native dogwood, but with a glossy green upper surface and a heavier texture. Fall color is red to orange but not as dependable as our native species.

The show stopping element of this dogwood is its pure white flowers that are as wide as a big man’s hand. Once it starts flowering, it is a precocious bloomer with blossoms almost completely covering the tree.

Blooms are produced after the tree has leafed out and about two weeks after our native dogwood finishes flowering.

The four bracts sur- most of that time was sexual compatibility of 1983, he pollinated the of round a greenish button spent waiting and the Chinese dogwood these hybrid trees with of true flowers in a field patiently watching the with the native dogwood pollen from C. kousa of white. Unlike our trees grow, but it’s still a of the Pacific Northwest “Rosea,” a pink flowered native dogwood with its long time. The tree was was unknown at the time Japanese dogwood. The terminally notched developed as part of the but Orton managed to resultant seedlings were bracts, Venus bracts come breeding program of Dr. collect a few seeds and evaluated for 20 years, to a blunt point. The Elwin Orton at Rutgers grow them out. In June with Venus patented in bracts start off light green University in New in color and continue to Jersey. Orton is best expand as the flower ages known amongst gardenduring the blooming ers for his Stellar dogprocess, which lasts for woods that are hybrids of more than two weeks. In C. kousa x C. florida, late summer, a fleshy which have a high degree round red globe an inch of anthrax and powdery in diameter is produced mildew resistance. that bears the seeds.

In 1973 Orton crossed C. Venus™ dogwood, offi- kousa var. chinensis as cially known as “KN30-8” the seed parent with C. (PP 16,309), is a complex nuttallii “Goldspot,” a hybrid that took 30 years tree generally considered to develop and properly ill-suited to the eastern evaluate.

Admittedly, American climate. The

2003.

Venus eventually will be a larger-than-normal size dogwood, and to best display it, it should not be crowded by other plants.

It is a showy tree well suited for use as a lawn specimen or near the patio or deck. It is best in a good garden soil with uniform moisture but is said to have good drought tolerance – an East Coast drought, not an Arkansas drought – once established. Flowering and overall performance is best in full sun but some afternoon shade is always beneficial in our summer heat. It is best adapted in zones 6-9.

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

Hazen High School Fine Arts takes honors at Regional AR Art Educators show

By Terri Taylor On April 26th at the AR Art Educators Eastern Regional Art show.

Katie Priest brought home 4th place for the 12th grade, Peyton Bragg picked up 3rd for 11th grade, while Trevor Duck, Mattie Owens, and Kaleb McMullen (not pictured) brought home show selection ribbons, and Sydney Massingill (not pictured) received Best Of Show for all 9th grade. Sydney's art is going on to the state level!!! We wish her luck. Mrs. Taylor is very proud of all the hard work her students have put forth this year. "We are becoming a force to recon with on regional, state, and scholarship levels" Taylor says.

Photo courtesy of Terri Taylor

New High School Art Show

"Fly N Saucer" art show this Thursday night, May 12 at 5:00-7:00 in the Lower Hall Fine Art Gallery in the High school. This event will be followed by the Spring music concert at 7:00 p.m. in the new gym. Photo courtesy of Terri Taylor

Prairie County Officials Proclaim Historic Preservation Month LITTLE ROCK–Prairie County Judge Mike Skarda and Hazen Mayor David Duch are among 147 officials in 70 counties who have declared May as Historic Preservation Month and Arkansas Heritage Month, AHPP Director Frances McSwain announced today.

“As we enjoy these month-long celebrations of our Arkansas heritage, as well as the 50th anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act, we hope all of the people

Spring Conference for Area V of Arkansas Retired Teachers Association

By Chris Weems Area V of Arkansas Retired Teachers Association will hold its Spring Conference Tuesday, May 17, at Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive in Little Rock. The theme of the conference is "Planting the Seeds for ARTA." The conference will begin with continental breakfast at 8:30, as announced

by Kathy Ewing, president.

Prairie County members will meet at Calvary Baptist Church at 7:00 to carpool to Little Rock.

Registration is 45.00, payable at the door. The meeting will end around 1:00 p.m.

of Arkansas will take time to reflect on the importance of their local historic sites, especially those listed on the National Register of Historic Places,” Department of Arkansas Heritage Director Stacy Hurst said. (A list of Prairie County’s National Register properties can be found at http://www.arkansaspreservation.com/historicproperties/national-register/search.aspx.)

The proclamations from Skarda and Duch note that historic preservation is an effective tool for managing growth, revitalizing neighborhoods, fostering local pride and maintaining community character while enhancing livability; and that historic preservation is relevant for communities across the nation, both

urban and rural, and for Americans of all ages, walks of life and ethnic backgrounds.

The officials declare that it is important to celebrate the role of history in our lives and the contributions made by dedicated individuals in helping preserve the tangible aspects of the heritage that shaped us as a people and that 2016 marks the 50th anniversary of passage of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966.

Noting that "This Place Matters! " is the theme for National Preservation Month 2016 and “ARKANSAS ARTS: CELEBRATING OUR CREATIVE CULTURE” is the theme for Arkansas Heritage Month, cosponsored by Prairie County, Hazen, the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program, the Department

of Arkansas Heritage and the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Skarda and Duch proclaimed May as National Historic Preservation Month and called upon their constituents to join their fellow citizens across the United States in recognizing and participating in the special observance.

For a list of Arkansas Heritage Month events, v i s i t http://www.arkansasheritage.com/plan/heritage_m onth.aspx.

For information, call the AHPP at (501) 324-9880, write the agency at 323 Center St., Suite 1500, Little Rock, AR 72201, send an e-mail message to info@arkansaspreservation.org, or visit www.arkansaspreservation.org.

The AHPP is the Department of Arkansas

Heritage agency responsible for identifying, evaluating, registering and preserving the state’s cultural resources. Other agencies are the Arkansas Arts Council, the Delta Cultural Center in

Helena, the Old State House Museum, the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission and the Historic Arkansas Museum.

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