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Community Events Calendar Monday - Thursday June 13-16 We Believe Basketball Camp at DeValls Bluff Gym 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Monday June 13

Cooking from the Garden

by Shea Wilson at 12:05 p.m. to 12:55 p.m. Prairie County Fairgrounds Hazen Chapter #5 OES, Hazen Lodge Hall at 6:15 p.m.

Tuesday June 14

Zoo to You Program at 2:00 p.m. at DeValls Bluff Public Library (all ages) Quorum Court Meeting at 6:00 p.m. at Annex Building in Des Arc

Wednesday June 15

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

Thursday June 16

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

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

Hazen Masonic Lodge at Lodge Hall at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday June 18

B.F. & Sally Snider Family Reunion, Swilley Lodge, 2328-2390 Hwy 249 Hazen

Sunday June 19

FATHER’S DAY

Monday June 20

Gardening on the Up and Up, Amy Carroll - Ag Agent, demonstrates vertical gardening, best plants to use and other gardening tips at 12:05 p.m. - 12:55 p.m. at Prairie County Fairgrounds

Tuesday June 21

EHC Board Meeting DeValls Bluff Courthouse at 10:00 am

Thursday June 23

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

Friday June 24

DeValls Bluff City Council Meeting at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall

Monday June 27

Arkansas Diamond Plants, Amy Carroll - Ag Agent, discusses the durability and ease of growing these plants in Arkansas at 12:05 p.m. - 12:55 p.m. at Prairie County Fairgrounds

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Wednesday, June 15, 2016

DeValls Blufff Council Hires Police Officer on June 10 at Emergency Meeting

By Lisa Mills The DeValls Bluff City Council held an emergency meeting at 5:00pm on Friday, June 10th.

Present were Mayor Kenny Anderson, Treasurer/Recorder Thelma Gray and Aldermen Richard Henry, Jackie Adcock, Alice Metcalf, Arbie Nesbitt, April Anderson and Bill Arnold.

The purpose of the meeting was to discuss Mayor Kenny Anderson's recommendation to hire Mark Collins as a full time city police officer. After the meeting was called to order Mayor Anderson called for an executive session at 5:02pm. The public was called back to the meeting at 5:32pm.

Mayor Anderson stated that the city would continue to run an ad in the

state newspaper for a police chief and once a chief had been hired it would be at the Police Chief's discretion to recommend to the Police Department Committee whether to keep Collins as an officer or not.

Anderson said the previous Police Department Committee had been abolished and a new committee had been formed.

Members of the new committee will be Aldermen Richard Henry and Alice Metcalf and citizen Paul Adams. 3 more people will need to be added as soon as possible. The committee will meet with Officer Collins at least monthly to receive a report from him of his activities and to discuss with him any comments they have heard from citizens and any concerns they may

2016 District Farm Families of the Year Named LITTLE ROCK - The eight district winners in the 69th annual Arkansas Farm Family of the Year Program have been selected, representing the diversity of Arkansas agriculture, the state's largest industry. The district winners will now be judged to determine a state winner to be announced Dec. 8 at the Farm Family of the Year luncheon at the Wyndham Riverfront Hotel in North Little Rock.

The district winners are: Chris and Nesha Smith of Searcy (White County) in the East Central District. The Smiths raise registered Braunvieh and Angus cattle and grow Bermuda and Tifton 44 hay on 2,386 acres. They have two one daughter, Jalyn.

Fred and Dorothy Sue Denison of Batesville (Independence County) in the North Central District.

The Denisons have a cowcalf operation and grow hay on 460 acres. They have two children, Fred Denison Jr. and Bobby Denison, and three grandchildren, Katie, Adam and Kori.

Stacy Family Farms of Wynne (Cross County) in the Northeast District. Bob and Annette, alongside their children, farm soybeans and rice on 2,200 acres. Bob and Annette have three children, Jake, Sam and Jessica, and four grandchildren, John, Caroline, Audrey and Henry.

Peach Pickin' Paradise of Clarksville (Johnson County) in the Northwest District. Mark and Shay Morgan raise beef cattle and grow peaches, nectarines and hay on 423 acres. They have one daughter, Kate.

Jim and Dina Hubbard of Marvell (Phillips County) in the Southeast District. Jim and Dina farm rice, soybeans, corn and wheat on 2,850 acres.

They also have a seed business where they sell certified rice and soybeans.

Jim and Dina have one daughter, Brittany.

Stephen and April Allen of Lewisville (Lafayette County) in the Southwest District. The Allens raise poultry, cattle, timber, wheat and hay on 660 acres. They also own a lawn care business and construction business.

They have three children, Geordan, Josiah and Garrett.

Joe and Jill Brinkley of Grannis (Polk County) in the Western District. The Brinkleys raise broilers, cattle and hay on 645 acres. Additionally, they have a land-clearing and poultry litter service. They have three children, Carrie, Brent and J.D. Joel and Amanda

Whisenhunt of Nashville (Howard County) in the West Central District. The Whisenhunts raise poultry, cattle and hay on 368 acres. They also raise and train purebred Border Collies for working cattle.

They have three children, Hayden, Lauren and Caleb.

"What a great reflection on the bounty of Arkansas agriculture," said Randy Veach of Manila, president of the Arkansas Farm Bureau. "This program is a fantastic way to shine a spotlight on the great farm families that are far-toooften overlooked.

"No other business sector has a larger economic impact in Arkansas. The men and women of agriculture, and their families, work diligently every day to maintain a business and a lifestyle that represents the very best our state has to offer."

The Farm Family of the Year program begins each year with selection of top farm families in each county and culminates with the selection of the state Farm Family of the Year who will then go on to represent Arkansas at the Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year. All winners are judged on their farm production, efficiency, management, family life and rural/community leadership.

"These families are the backbone of our state and we are honored to recognize them for their excellence not only in farming, but also in their community," said Mollie Dykes, coordinator of the Arkansas Farm Family of the Year Program. "It's important for us all to stop and thank these farmers and ranchers who ensure we have food on our tables and clothes on our backs."

Sponsors of the Farm Family of the Year program are Arkansas Farm Bureau, the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas and the three Farm Credit agencies that serve Arkansas: AgHeritage Farm Credit Services, Farm Credit of Western Arkansas and Midsouth Farm Credit. Additionally, support for the program is provided by the Arkansas Department of Career Education, Arkansas Press Association, University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture and the USDA's Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service and Rural Development.

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

have.

Anderson stated that Collins will be on a 6 month probation period and will be required to submit to monthly drug testing.

Paul Adams suggested the committee members talk to other police departments to make sure they follow proper procedure in supervising Officer Collins.

Adams stated to Collins "You know you have a lot to prove to the citizens after failing drug tests when you were previously an officer."

Collins replied "Yes Sir and I fully intend to do everything I can to earn the respect of everyone in this town while providing the best protection I can."

Citizen Shirley Goff asked if the drug testing would be random and who would know when the tests would be given.

Mayor Anderson replied "the tests will be monthly but not always the same time and the only person who will know when the tests will be is City Clerk Leah Woodall."

Paul Adams stated that he felt like they need to find an excellent outsource for the testing.

At this point Alderman Jackie Adcock asked for the council to reenter Executive Session at 5:41pm.

At 5:46pm the meeting was re-opened to the public. Mayor Anderson said how to handle the drug testing was discussed in the Executive Session.

Paul Adams asked if committee and council members were allowed to ride along with Collins.

Anderson said he would check on the legality of ride alongs. Adams said if it was legal he felt that the committee should approve of all ride alongs ahead of time. Adams then suggested that Constable Lynn Wilson be appointed as Officer Collins backup. Anderson asked Wilson if he was ok with this and Wilson said yes.

Alderman Adcock asked the audience "What do ya'll want?". Adams said "We need an officer and back-up officer now so the citizens can feel safe and secure. With all that has been discussed tonight and regulations set forth for Mark Collins, I am all for hiring him."

Mayor Anderson asked for a vote from the audience of 9 citizens if they were comfortable with hiring Collins with all that had been discussed. The vote was 7 for and 2 against.

Mayor Anderson stated "I would like to apologize for my actions the last 60 days but let you know that I have been working hard to come up with a quick solution to the problem of our town's security.

I am also making an official statement that should Mark (Collins) resign, fail a drug test or should the committee prove him to be unreliable or neglecting his duties, I will immediately resign as

Mayor." He then asked if any council members had any further comments before voting to hire Collins.

Alderman Jackie Adcock stated that he was not sure about hiring Collins but since the majority of the people at the meeting who represent the community agree he would also agree as long as everything that had been discussed tonight was implemented. Alderman Metcalf said that she had come tonight intending to vote no but with everything that had been put into place concerning hiring Mark and if the citizens here felt comfortable and especially if the mayor was willing to put his job on the line she could feel good to vote yes.

Alderman Nesbitt stated that everyone he had talked to said the council was stupid if they hired Collins and he really didn't feel good about it but if the rest of the council was okay with it he would go along with the majority.

Mayor Anderson asked for each Alderman to vote yes or no to hire Mark Collins as a full time DeValls Bluff Police Officer with all stipulations that were set forth tonight. Collins was hired by a unanimous vote.

The meeting adjourned at 6:05pm.

The regular monthly City Council meeting for June will be held at 6:00pm on June 24th.

Events at the Museum at the Lower White River Museum State Park

An English paper piecing quilt workshop was held Saturday, June 11, at Lower White River Museum State Park. Eva Howard of McCrory instructed four participants in making flower quilt blocks from hexagons.

Join park staff for Crafts at the Cabin, our celebration of National Great Outdoors Month. Family friendly activities start at 2 p.m. every Thursday in June at the log cabin.

Thursday, June 16: Explore early photography and nature with sun art paper prints.

Thursday, June 23: Learn the art of basket weaving with a kid-friendly introduction.

Thursday, June 30: Discover the importance of stars and make a constellation viewer.

Lower White River Museum State Park is also hosting a soap making workshop Saturday, July

16 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Class sizes are limited; registration is required.

For more information or to register, contact Monica Smith, Museum Program Assistant at Phone (870) 256-3711 E-mail: monica.f.smith@arkansas.gov.

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

Prairie County Extension Homemakers seeking new members

By Shea Wilson County Extension Agent -Family and Consumer Science/4-H Extension Homemaker clubs in Prairie County are reorganizing and are seeking new members.

Being an Extension Homemaker means belonging to one of the largest adult volunteer organizations in Arkansas. The mission of Extension Homemakers is to empower individuals and families to improve their quality of living through continuing education, leadership development and community service. Prairie County Extension Homemakers help extend the resources of the U of A Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service into their communities through educational opportunities and community service projects.

Members have the opportunity to learn with others, make new friends,

and contribute to their community, county and state.

Extension Homemaker members are young and old, working moms, married or single, and they've come a long way from the home demonstration era of the 1900's. They come from diverse backgrounds and have a rich history, but most importantly, they have a bright and exciting future.

In Prairie County there are four Extension Homemaker community clubs and three project clubs that meet on a monthly basis.

Membership in an Extension Homemaker Club is open to all eligible persons without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

The yearly membership dues are $5.00.

Extension Homemaker Clubs and their meeting

days are: CLUB - MONTHLY MEETING TIME Biscoe - 2nd Monday of each month Busy Hands - 1st Thursday Creative Arts - Knit every Thursday, 1 p.m. at DeValls Bluff Courthouse Idlewild - 2nd Thursday Oak Prairie - 1st Tuesday Prairie County Piecemakers 3rd Monday Couponistas 1st Monday We also have members at large for those of you who would like to receive the monthly program information and take part in any of the activities held throughout the year.

If you would like to join an Extension Homemaker Club or find out more information visit the website http://www.arextensionhomemakers.org/ or contact the Prairie County Cooperative Extension office at 870-998-2614.

Page 2 - The Grand Prairie Herald - Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Obituaries Betty Janelle Hogan Betty Janelle Hogan, age 78, of Hazen, passed away June 8, 2016 at her home.

Janelle was b o r n November 26, 1937 to Jack and Irene Johnson Box in Hazen.

She was a factory worker and homemaker and she dearly loved her family and was known as “Grandma” to everyone.

Janelle was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Dwayne Keith Hogan and her sister, Janie Belle Dawson.

She is survived by her husband, Bill Hogan; daughter, Linda (Gary) Arman of Hazen; grandsons, Clay (Brandy) Snider of Cooter, Missouri, Cody (Sarah) Snider, and Coy (Faith) Snider both of Hazen and five greatgrandchildren, Cameron, Emma Grace, Maverik, Luke, and Scarlet Rose.

A graveside service was held 10:00 A.M., Saturday, June 11, 2016 at the Center Point Cemetery with Bro. Wayne Snider officiating.

Arrangements were by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen.

Judy Burroughs Judy Louise Burroughs, 75, of Biscoe, Arkansas was born to Loyd Ott and Esther (Shannon) Ott in Parkin, Arkansas on August 31, 1940. She passed away on June 12, 2016 in Searcy, Arkansas.

Mrs. Burroughs was a member of the First Baptist Church of Biscoe.

She was a retired Postal Clerk. She loved music, singing, and her boys and grandkids ball games. She also enjoyed fishing, cooking, and playing backdoor bridge with her family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband, of 60 years, Buddy Burroughs; her parents; two sisters, Grace Stone and Esther Neal; brother, Earl Ott. She is survived by two sons, Danny Joe Burroughs (Mary Lil) and Kenny Burroughs all of Beebe; five grandchildren, Nathan, Austin, Andru, Bradlee, and Grady Burroughs; other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be 5:00 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at the First Baptist Church in Biscoe, Arkansas.

Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, June 16, 2016 at the church. Interment will follow at the Biscoe Cemetery.

Ronnie Allison Ronnie Charles Allison was born in England, AR on January 18, 1953 to Roy R. and Azalee Webb Allison, who both preceded him in death. Ronnie died June 9, 2016 at Hospice Care in Little Rock. He graduated in 1970 from Carlisle High School and attended one year at UCA in Conway. He was a surveyor for several years before his health prevented him doing this job. For the last 15 years, he has been a truck driver for Wayne Smith Trucking in Morrilton, AR. Ronnie was baptized as a teenager in the Church of Christ. He will be missed

by his three brothers, James (Sue) Allison, Avest Carroll (Bonnie) Allison and Bob (Ella) Allison, and one sister, LaVerne Allison Fletcher, who loved their baby brother very much. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and aunts.

Graveside service was 10:00 AM, Saturday, June 11 at Union Valley Cemetery in Coy, AR.

Billie Lee Briggs Billie Lee Briggs, 75, of Highlands, TX passed away on Friday, June 3, 2016. She was born on March 3, 1941 in Des Arc, AR to Richard (Dick) and Mary Lee Logsdon.

She is survived by 2 sons, Jeffery Briggs (Lynda) and Kenneth Briggs (Betty Jo) both of Texas; five grandchildren, Bobbie Lee, Dewayne, David, Joshua, and Angel Briggs; 3 stepgrandchildren, Mary, Jonathan and Dalton; 4 great-grandchildren, Kalob, Kyrah, Tyanne, and Dominic; 1 brother, Jon Logsdon (Fonda) of Stuttgart, AR; and 5 sisters, Jeannie Garrison (Wayne) of Stuttgart, AR, Sherrie Fletcher of Carlisle, AR, Carol James (Robert) of Jonesboro, AR, Sydne Hamilton (Eddie) of Hazen, AR, and Kay Stone (Roger) of Jenks, OK. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward; 2 sons, Richard and Tony; and by both of her parents.

She was a longtime employee of Sears and Montgomery Wards in the Baytown, TX area. She was also a member of the Highlands Baptist church.

Billie was a devoted wife and mother who never met a stranger. Through each trial she faced she grew sweeter in spirit and will be highly missed and forever loved.

Services were held at Earthman Baytown Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 8th, 2016. Visitation was at 9:00 am and the service followed at 10:00am.

Another service was held at Garth Funeral Home in Des Arc, AR on June 10th, 2016. Visitation was at 10:00 am and the service will be at 11:00 am followed by burial at Lakeside Cemetery Des Arc, AR. by Garth Funeral Home.

Emma Nannie Emma Jean Nannie, 73, of Des Arc died Monday, June 6, 2016.

She was born May 24, 1943 in Des Arc to Leonard and H a z e l Nannie.

She is survived by her daughter, Tina Branham, two granddaughters, Jennifer Eldridge, Amber Inman, four great grandchildren, two sisters, Patsy Boothe, Clara Mae Branham, two brothers, George Preston Nannie, Travis Dale Nannie, a longtime companion, Alan Gardner and a host of nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

Emma Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard Nannie and

Hazel Nannie, one brother, Robert Stevenson.

Visitation was private to family only. Funeral services were 2:00 P M Thursday at Garth Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Lakeside Cemetery.

Kelley Thomas Kelley Marie Gray Thomas of W y n n e , Arkansas went to be with the Lord after a long battle with breast cancer on Sunday, June 5, 2016 at the age of forty-two. She was born in Forrest City, Arkansas on November 8, 1973 to Earvin and Brenda Kay Starkey Gray.

Kelley was a member of the House of Prayer Church of Colt, Arkansas.

She loved to deer hunt and fish but her greatest passion was her two children and spending time with her family and friends.

Kelley was preceded in death by her husband: James Lee Thomas, her father: Earvin Gray and her grandparents.

Kelley is survived by one son: Samuel Lee Thomas of the home, one daughter: Mary Catherine Thomas of the home, mother: Brenda Kay Gray of Wynne, Arkansas, one brother: Robert Gray and wife Dawn of Forrest City, Arkansas, one sister: Elizabeth Gray Parrish and husband Tommy of Palestine, Arkansas, mother and father in law: Jeanie and Charlie Webb of Colt, Arkansas, sister in laws: Norma Jean Hall of Colt, Arkansas, Mary Webb Heckler and husband James of Colt, Arkansas, two nephews: Jonathan Ragan, Nathan Willcutt, one niece: Johanna Parrish, her Fiance’ Keith Ellis of Pine Tree, Arkansas, and all her Boar’s Head family.

Services for Mrs. Thomas were at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at Thompson-Wilson Wynne Funeral Home.

Interment followed in Hughes Cemetery in Forrest City, Arkansas.

Visitation was from 6 till 8:00 p.m., Tuesday evening, June 7, 2016 also at the funeral home.

Opal Louise Cole Opal Louise Munnerlyn Cole was born June 22, 1930 and went to her rest June 5, 2016 at the age of 85. She is preceded in death by her parents Clyde Sr. and Mary Elizabeth “Mamie” Golleher Munnerlyn; husband, Alvin Cole, daughter, Phyllis Cole, sons, Charles “Chuck” Cole, Clyde “C.L.” Cole, Mike Cole and Lester Cole all of the Hamilton Community and a brother, Clyde “Boe” Munnerlyn, Jr. She is survived by her sons, Ernest “Bud” (Petra) Cole of Germany and Tim (Toni) Cole and two daughters, Vickie (Bill) Madar and Kathy Parker all of Carlisle; sisters, Gladys Merritt of Oregon and Virginia Pace of Marianna, Arkansas; and her brother, Doyne Munnerlyn of Humphrey, Arkansas.

Opal was blessed with 16 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren as well as a mul-

titude of family and friends.

Visitation was at Boyd Funeral Home in Lonoke, from 6:00 until 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 7. Funeral Service was at 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday, June 8 at the Funeral Home with burial followed at Hamilton Cemetery south of Carlisle.

Donald Duncan Sr. Donald Wayne Duncan Sr., 60, of Stuttgart passed away Monday, June 6, 2016, at B a p t i s t H e a l t h Stuttgart.

Donald was born August 19, 1955, in England to Charles Thomas and Dorothy Gene Cherry Duncan. He was a welder at Riceland Machine.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Tommy Ray Duncan and Mary Ann Duncan; and grandparents, Willis and Stella Duncan and Claud and Florence Cherry.

Survivors are his wife, Teresa Ann Wood Duncan; sons, Donald Wayne (Jaime) Duncan Jr. of Cabot, Tommy Ray Duncan of Stuttgart and Charles Elliott Duncan (Stacy Thompson) of Bryant; daughter, Cassie Michelle Duncan of Texarkana; brother, Charles Matthew Duncan (Gayla Lynch) of North Little Rock; sisters, Barbara Ann (Bobby) Bailey of Lonoke, Carol Lynn (Ron) Beasley of Maricopa, Ariz., Debra Kay (Woodrow) Garrison of England and Zelda Dean Duncan; father-inlaw, Tommy Lee Wood Sr. of Stuttgart; aunt, Geneva Scrimesher of Humnoke; and six grandchildren, Piper, Dylan, Lauren, Dagan, Kynlee and Cole.

A memorial service is being planned at later date. Cremation arrangements are handled through Turpin Funeral Home of Stuttgart.

Kathy Ann Mitchell Kathy Ann Mitchell died on June 6, 2016. She was born on May 22, 1957 to Bobby Orrick and Emma Morris. She was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church of Stuttgart. She had many jobs in her life including secretary for DHS, book keeper for Kaye Jones and she worked at St. John Lutheran preschool. She loved working with kids and they loved her very much. She also liked to go camping, traveling road

Thank You Many thanks to everyone who attended the wedding shower honoring Stephanie Patyk at the Hazen Methodist Church on June 4th. Especially the Hostesses: Sharon Cagle, Nita Hardke, Judy Juola, Sue Livesay, Bobbie Miener, Meg Miller, Beth Rogers, Randa Saul, Vicki Skarda, Kaye Stock, and Joann Wyatt. A good time was had by all.

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She is survived by her father Bobby Orrick and mother Emma Morris.Her husband D.J. Mitchell . of Stuttgart, two sons Phillip Mitchell of Humnoke, Jonathan (Amanda) Mitchell of Stuttgart, one daughter Mindy Mitchell of Humnoke. Also sister Judy K. Jones of Wright and three grandchildren Aiden Scott Mitchell, Emily Brooke Mitchell and Elaina Blake Garrison, a host of nieces and nephews and special friends.

Visitation was Thursday June 9th 2016 from 1-3 p.m. Memorial Service was Thursday June 9th at 3:00 p.m. both at Wilson Robison Funeral Home.

Wilson Robison Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Margaret Pitts Margaret Ann Luebker Pitts, our beautiful mother, grandmother, and great grandmother entered into the arms of her Lord June 10, 2016 free of the pain she has endured over the last three and a half years.

Margaret Ann was born on October 9, 1935 to Bernard and Mildred Luebker. She married her husband Wayne E. Pitts Sr. on April 4, 1959 who preceded her in death on March 19, 2001.

To this union three children were born; Arleen (Donald) Tarvin, Wayne (Teressa) Pitts Jr., Elizabeth (Brian) Aycock; grandchildren, Allison Tarvin, Christa (Daniel) Tiner, Zach Mulherin, Melissa Pitts, Sarah (Joe) Wright, and John (Alena) Aycock. Mrs. Pitts is also survived by 7 great grandchildren; Alyssa and Wyatt Tiner, Garrett and Jacob Ponder, Conner Gunter, and Carson and Abygail Aycock.

In addition to her immediate family, Margaret is survived by her brothers, William E. Berg Jr., Carl, Herman, Joe and Tom Luebker, her sisters Christina Yurkovich, Mary Grace Shelton, Rozann McKinney and Mitz Kelly.

Beside her parents and husband she is preceded in death by a brother Robert Berg and two sisters Rita Roller and Teresa Shultz.

Thank You The family of Betty Janelle Hogan would like to thank everyone for the visits, food, support and prayers during the loss of our precious wife, mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother. We would especially like to show appreciation to Westbrook Funeral Home, Calvary Baptist Church (Brother Christian VanHouten and his wife Stephanie), Hazen United Methodist Church (Pastor Carolyn Doering), Center Point Baptist Church, Brother Wayne Snider, and the community of Hazen for the love and thoughtfulness shown during this difficult time. Your acts of kindness will never be forgotten. "May the Lord Bless You and Keep You" Numbers 6:24

Margaret was a devoted member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church and was honored in placing her beautiful flowers on the altar during May Crowning Services. Her yard was always full of colors of the rainbow with her flowers and beautiful garden. She loved to sew, embroidery, and make quilts. Even though she is gone ever member of her family will be wrapped in quilts made with love.

Family visitation was from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Sunday at Turpin Funeral Home.

Rosary services began at 7:00 p.m. at Turpin Funeral Home.

Funeral was Monday at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church by Father Phillip Reaves with burial at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery.

The family request memorials be made to Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

H.L. McCall H.L. McCall, age 77, of H i c ko r y Plains died June 7, 2016.

He is survived by his wife, Ethel (Kirk) McCall of H i c ko r y Plains; daughter Diane (Jody) Stockman of Hickory Plains; granddaughter Jaclyn Honea of Beebe; grandson Matthew Stockman of Ward; greatgrandson Vincent Honea of Beebe; Brother O.B. McCall of Ward; sister Laverne (Marvin) Cato of Germantown, Tennessee; brother in law Julius Welch of Ward.

H.L. was preceded in death by his father Willie McCall and mother Pauline McCall of Ward; sister, Ozell Welch of Ward; and Eron McCall of Hot Springs.

Visitation will be held Saturday June 11, beginning at 1:00 p.m. at Smith-Westbrook Chapel.

Funeral services will follow at Smith-Westbrook Chapel beginning at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be at Old Austin Cemetery, Lonoke County. Arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home.

Thank You We would like to express our sincere thanks for the many gifts and warm words from those who attended our couples shower or sent gifts on Saturday, June 4 at the Prairie County Country Club. A special thank you is due to our generous hosts and hostesses: Mason and Janan Sickel, Seth and Jaime Skarda, Kirk and Lauren King, Andy and Amy Lisko, Bobby and Allison Parker, Alex and Alysa Wyatt, Ross and Corrine Skarda, and Pat and Brandie Clayton. Also thank you to Travis’ BBQ for providing the delicious barbeque. It was a festive event and we appreciate all of the good fellowship, great fun and generous gifts. Thank you so much for a wonderful event.

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Page 3 - The Grand Prairie Herald - Wednesday, June 15, 2016

AgHeritage Farm Credit Services Announces Scholarship Winners The AgHeritage Farm Credit Services Scholarship Program offers opportunities for students across Arkansas.

AgHeritage provides three scholarships, which include the Customer Scholarship Program, University Scholarship Program, and the Ken Shea Memorial Scholarship Program.

Customer Scholarship Program: Clayton Parker is one of seven students to be awarded a $500 scholarship from AgHeritage Farm Credit Services. He is the son of C.J. Parker.

Clayton recently graduated from Carlisle High School and has plans to attend the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville to study Agricultural Business. Mr. Parker was involved in Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Future Farmers of America, and Future Business Leaders of America. Additionally, Clayton participated in football and baseball.

Other 2016 AgHeritage FCS Customer Scholarship Program recipients include Michael C. Hall of Marvell Academy, Rose M. Mencer of Monticello High School, Madeline P. Lewis of Newport High School, Megan J. Bright of Bradford High School, and Chandler M. Konecny of Stuttgart High School.

The Customer Scholarship Program, which was established in 2001, is open to grandchildren and dependent children of AgHeritage Farm Credit Services stockholder customers.

Photo identification: from left, Clayton Parker accepts a Certificate of Recognition from Cole Plafcan, VP Lending & Branch Mgr., Lonoke, AgHeritage FCS Recipients were chosen AgHeritage Farm Credit for their outstanding aca- Services Southern Region demic performance and stockholder customers. school related, as well as This recipient was chosen extracurricular activities. for his outstanding acaUniversity Scholarship demic performance and Program: Rachel school related, as well as Hutchison was awarded extracurricular activities. the $1000 University AgHeritage Farm Scholarship.

The Credit Services is a finanUniversity Scholarship cial cooperative with Program is open to any owned and managed current student studying assets of approximately agriculture at a college or $1.1 billion as of university in Arkansas.

December 31, 2015, that Ken Shea Memorial provides credit and relatScholarship: The Ken ed services to more than Shea Scholarship recipi- 3,100 farmers and ranchent of $500 was awarded ers in 24 Arkansas counto John Whitaker of ties. Branch offices are Monticello High School. located in Batesville, The Ken Shea Memorial Brinkley, Dermott, Scholarship is open to Lonoke, Newport, grandchildren and Pocahontas, Searcy, Star dependent children of City and Stuttgart.

New Bethel News

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

Brother Freddie was back from his trip to Texas.

They got his grandson entered in School for the Fall.

We are sorry to hear Marilyn Tefteller is in the hospital. She fell and broke her hip, and will have surgery on Monday.

Everlyn will have sur-

gery again.

Johnny came by our house Sunday evening.

They have been busy with the farmers trying to get crops in. Some are having to plant over.

John has an appointment with the heart doctor on the 28th of June for a check-up.

I had a phone call from Charlene on Sunday

evening. She is having some problems with congestion and is coughing.

I had a call from Charles Ingle last week.

He was not feeling well.

High fever and he went to the hospital for a check up.

We wish everyone a quick recovery to those who are ill and not able to get out.

EMS Corner - Opioids Abuse

By Pam Padget Opioids abuse, medications to relieve pain, is a major public health epidemic in the U.S. and Canada. The number of deaths continue to rise, over 16 thousand in 2013, this is quadruple the number of deaths in 1999.

Drug overdose deaths, driven largely by prescription drugs, are now the leading cause of injury death in the U.S. surpassing motor vehicle crashes.

Medications that fall into this class include hydrocodone (Vicodin), oxycodone (OxyContin, Percocet), morphine, codeine and other related drugs. These drugs reduce the intensity of pain signals reaching the brain and affect those brain areas controlling emotion, which diminishes the effects of painful stimulus.

Hydrocodone is most commonly prescribed for a variety of pain including dental and injury related pain. Morphine is used before and after surgical procedures to alleviate severe pain. Heroin use is also on the rise, this rise is believed to be linked to prescription drug abuse.

Many people who abuse painkillers switch to heroin for two reasons; it's cheaper and often easier to get.

The drug naloxone, sold under the brand name of Narcan among others, is the drug of choice to counter an opioid overdose. It was approved by the FDA for opioid overdose in 1971. Across the country it is being imple-

mented in public distribution programs, administered by some police departments, and first response programs. In cities across North America, laypersons are being equipped with naloxone kits and overdose resuscitation training.

There is a huge debate regarding who, when, and how it should be administered in the out-of-hospital setting. In April 2014 the FDA approved a prescription treatment that can be used by family members or caregivers to treat a person known or suspected to have an opioid overdose.

If prescribed naloxone it should be accompanied by education that includes preventing, identifying, and responding to an overdose; rescue breathing and calling EMS. Some critics have opposed public use of naloxone, saying it would encourage abuse of heroin and other opioids but no studies support that. The medical community widely supports making it more easily available, because it saves lives. Many paramedics and EMS agencies still restrict the administering of naloxone.

EMS is often called to respond to opioid related emergencies for a variety of patient conditions.

These include chronic pain management, cancer related pain, illicit drug use, and intentional overdose.

Overdose is associated with the central nervous system and respiratory depression that can quickly progress to respiratory

and cardiac arrest. During the time it takes some overdoses to turn fatal, it is possible to reverse the respiratory depression and other effects of opioids with naloxone. When administered intravenously, the onset of action is usually apparent within two minutes. The onset of action is slightly less rapid when administered subcutaneously (under the skin) or intramuscularly.

Sometimes the effects of the opiate may return as the effects of naloxone wears off, if this occurs repeated doses may be given.

Sometimes it can be difficult to tell if a person is just very high or experiencing an overdose. Much of the time opioids are combined with other drugs such as benzodiazepines and alcohol. Three main signs to look for are pinpoint pupils, unconsciousness, and respiratory depression. Other symptoms to look for are awake but unable to speak, body very limp, pale or clammy skin, fingernails or lips blue, breathing very slow, shallow or stopped, pulse slow, snore-like gurgling noise, may vomit, unresponsive to outside stimulus, and loss of consciousness. If you believe someone has overdosed, call 911at once and request the nearest EMS. If you or the patient has a naloxone kit available, use it at once until EMS arrives. The goal is to restore breathing not necessarily consciousness.

AgHeritage Farm Credit Services Announces Scholarship Winners The AgHeritage Farm Credit Services Scholarship Program offers opportunities for students across Arkansas.

AgHeritage provides three scholarships, which include the Customer Scholarship Program, University Scholarship Program, and the Ken Shea Memorial Scholarship Program.

Customer Scholarship Program: Michael C. Hall is one of seven students to be awarded a $500 scholarship from AgHeritage Farm Credit Services. He is the son of Phil and Terri Ann Hall. Michael graduated from Marvell Academy and has plans to attend the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville to study Biology. Mr. Hall was involved in Fellowship of Christian Athletes, served as Student Council Treasurer, and as the Class President.

Additionally, Michael participated in football, baseball, track, and basketball.

Other 2016 AgHeritage FCS Customer Scholarship Program recipients include Rose M. Mencer of Monticello High School, Clayton Parker of Carlisle High School, Madeline P. Lewis of Newport High School, Megan J. Bright of Bradford High School, and Chandler M. Konecny of Stuttgart High School.

The Customer Scholarship Program, which was established in 2001, is open to grandchildren and dependent children of AgHeritage Farm Credit Services stockholder customers. Recipients were chosen for their outstanding academic performance and school related, as well as extracurricular activities.

University Scholarship Program: Rachel Hutchison was awarded the $1000 University Scholarship.

The University Scholarship Program is open to any current student studying agriculture at a college or university in Arkansas.

Ken Shea Memorial Scholarship: The Ken Shea Scholarship recipient of $500 was awarded to John Whitaker of Monticello High School.

The Ken Shea Memorial Scholarship is open to grandchildren and dependent children of AgHeritage Farm Credit Services Southern Region stockholder customers. This recipient was chosen for his outstanding academic performance and school related, as well as extracurricular activities.

AgHeritage Farm Credit Services is a financial cooperative with owned and managed assets of approximately $1.1 billion

as of December 31, 2015, that provides credit and related services to more than 3,100 farmers and ranchers in 24 Arkansas counties. Branch offices are located in Batesville, Brinkley, Dermott, Lonoke, Newport, Pocahontas, Searcy, Star City and Stuttgart.

Prairie County

Crop Report from Brent Griffin County Extension Agent/Staff Chair Days of field work: 7 Top Soil Moisture: 50% short 50% adequate Sub Soil Moisture: 100% adequate Livestock Condition: 3 Fair MAIN ACTIVITIES: Recent heat has improved cotton, soybeans, rice and corn.

CROP PROGRESS: Corn: 100% planted, 100% emerged 50% tasseled Soybean: 90% planted, 75% emerged 10% blooming Rice: 100% planted, 100% emerged Cotton: 100% planted, 100% emerged CROP CONDITION: Corn: 25% Poor, 75% good Rice: 50% Poor, 50% Fair Soybean: 25% Poor, 75% Fair Cotton: 100% Fair Hay/Pasture: 100% Fair Member 2015

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“Gardening on the Grand Prairie” Fundraiser Saturday June 11

By Chris Weems Prairie County Master Gardeners hosted their “Gardening on the Grand Prairie” fundraiser Saturday, June 11 at Hazen Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. The day’s activities were entitled “Everything Coming Up Roses.”

Janice Turnage, president, presided and introduced the speakers and the events. Lonna Rhodes was in charge of registration. Rhonda Betzner made the programs for distribution. Dee Black provided most of the “Goodies” for the bags for the attendees.

Turnage welcomed the ones who will be giving the program other visitors and members, especially the members from our counties. She told about the two projects PCMG are working on, Hazen Beautification, the “Bee Hive Flower Pots in the downtown area,” and maintaining the flowers and shrubs at the County Courthouse in DesArc. She introduced Carol Shockley, a Master Consulting Rosarian, as appointed by the American Rose Society.

She writes for numerous publications.

Her topic was “Yes, You Can Grow Beautiful Roses!”

Shockley talked about the roses she grows and exhibits. She talked about receiving medals for many type of roses.

Her personal favorites are the miniatures and the minifloras. She was complimentary about the use of roses in the centerpiece on the serving table.

Turnage presented certificates and pins to PCMG members for 15 years of service. They are Sherry Bullock, Idena Greenwalt, CArolyn

Prairie County Master Gardeners who helped with the fundraiser Saturday. Seated: (L to R) Patsy McMullen, Lynda Andrews, Janet Turnage, Sue Clayton, Amy Carroll, Chris Weems. Standing: Keith Robinson, Janis Toll, Janice Sample, Linda Price, Lonna Rhodes, Larenda Dunlap, Rhonda Betzner, Larry Anthony, Sherry Bullock, and Carolyn Marek.

Marek, Patsy McMullen and Chris Weems.

Lynda Andrews received a certificate and pin for ten years of serv-

She designed the work area at Prairie County Courthouse in Des Arc. All the other members turned in 1,049.5 hours

Sue Clayton and Patsy McMullen kept the beverages going.

After lunch, Turnage introduced Jackie

beauty.

ONe of the new grasses recently has a red fluffy “flower” of a seed pod, and is called :Little Red Ridinghood,” because it is dwarf.

Johnson showed many examples of plants that are available in “regular” or “dwarf”.

She warned about using fertilizers. “read the direction before you use a new product,”she said.

Johnson also showed a few variations of new colors in flowers. One was a color between red and lavender and a color near salmon or peach.

Sue Clayton conducted the drawing for the rifle.

Janis Toll conducted the distribution of door prizes. She was assisted

by Chris Weems, Larry Anthony, Amy Carroll and others. The door prizes were provided by members.

Dee Black had left four inch pots of lantanas for each one attending.

The president thanked some embers for special services that were rendered: all members for helping set up for the meeting on Friday: Larry Anthony and Keith robinson for helping set up tables and chairs and for taking them down. Amy Carroll for getting the technical equipment in place, working it during the meeting and returning it; Lonna Rhodes for having her garden available for the tour after the meeting; and Linda Price and her helpers for doing the decorating and for doing the things she does as treasurer of PCMG. Each speaker was presented a monetary gift for her part of the program.

Mrs. Betty Henderson was recognized as the “Oldest Gardener” present, and her daughter JoAnn Henderson, Keena Robinson, and Marvin Robinson, Mrs. Henderson is 98 and still Gardens” her plants in her retirement home.

ice and Janis Toll was recognized for five years of service.

Lonna Rhodes was presented as “Master Gardener of 2015” for having more than 103 hours of volunteer work.

Linda Price and the “Everything’s Coming Up Roses” centerpiece on the serving table. Linda was chairman and said she had some good help, Carolyn Marek, Sherry Bullock and Patsy McMullen.

Carol Shockley, Conway, talked about “Yes, You Can Grow Beautiful Roses!”

volunteer work for the year.

Three members transferred their membership this year to Prairie County: Amy Carroll and Angie Greenwalt transferred from Monroe County and Charles Oldham transferred from White County.

Three members were welcomed as new members.

Sue Clayton, Larenda Dunlap and Keith Robinson took their training at the combined session of Lonoke and Prairie Counties in March and April.

Lunch was served. All members participated in the preparation of the food and the serving.

Janice Sample, Janis Toll, Larenda Dunlap and Rhonda Betzner helped with arranging the food.

Johnson of DeWitt and Stuttgart, a former Master Gardener who talked about “Hot New Annuals and Shrubs.”

She is known for “an eye for creating beautiful mixed containers.” Jackie is accepted by those who know her work, as an expert in many areas such as a pest control, soil treatment and pruning flowers and plants the president said in her introduction.

“Johnson said many of our popular annuals are becoming perennials because of the mild winters we have had recently. Lantanas and petunias are just two of those examples,” she said.

The penta is one of the new flowers she showed and she likes it because of its versatility and

Far Left, Sue Clayton, Chairman for the raffle project, which Patsy <McMullen created from an old chair she painted and made the cushion of growing flowers; Janis Toll, door prize chairman, and Lonna Rhodes, registration, who had her garden available for tour after the fundraiser Saturday.

Jackie Johnson, speaker at the PCMG fundraiser, talked about “Hot New Annuals and Shrubs.”

Medicare Offers Coverage to Help Seniors Quit Smoking North Little Rock, AR, 6/13/16 - Tobacco use can lead to nicotine dependence and serious health problems. However, there are helpful treatments and resources available for those hoping to quit including free cessationrelated counseling through Medicare Part B. Use of tobacco has been identified as the leading preventable cause of death in the U.S. According to the Centers for Disease Control, cigarette smoking increases the risk of coronary heart disease, COPD, stroke, lung and other cancers.

Smokeless tobacco is no less dangerous - contributing to cases of oral and pancreatic cancer, gum disease and tooth decay.

Medicare Part B provides up to eight face to face visits in a 12 month period free through the Preventive Services program. There is no cost to recipients if the doctor or

other health care provider accepts Medicare as full payment.

Quitting significantly lowers the risk of tobacco related disease and can add years to your life. The threat of cardiovascular issues and heart attack fall dramatically in as little as a year. Within 2-5 years of quitting, risk of stroke returns to almost that of a nonsmoker.

For more information, please call us at 501-3725300, toll-free at 800-4826359 or visit www.carelink.org. CareLink, a nonprofit agency, aims to connect older people and their families with the information and resources needed to meet the challenges and opportunities of aging. CareLink has been providing services for active older people, homebound older people and family caregivers in Faulkner, Lonoke, Monroe, Prairie, Pulaski and Saline counties for over 36 years.

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City of Hazen

2015 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report We're pleased to present to you this year's Annual Drinking Water Quality Report. This report is designed to inform you about the quality water and services we deliver to you every day. Our goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water, and we want you to understand, and be involved in, the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources.

Where Does Our Drinking Water Come From?

The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. Our sources of water are two wells that pump from the Claiborne Group Aquifer.

How Safe Is The Source Of Our Drinking Water?

The Arkansas Department of Health has completed a Source Water Vulnerability Assessment for the City of Hazen. The assessment summarizes the potential for contamination of our sources of drinking water and can be used as a basis for developing a source water protection plan. Based on the various criteria of the assessment, our water sources have been determined to have a medium susceptibility to contamination. You may request a summary of the Source Water Vulnerability Assessment from our office.

What Contaminants Can Be In Our Drinking Water?

As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include: Microbial contaminants such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife; Inorganic contaminants such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming; Pesticides and herbicides which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses; Organic chemical contaminants including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems; Radioactive contaminants which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

In order to assure tap water is safe to drink, EPA has regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.

Am I at Risk?

All drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. However, some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from small amounts of contamination. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency's Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791. In addition, EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by microbiological contaminants are also available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline.

Lead and Drinking Water

If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. We are responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

How Can I Learn More About Our Drinking Water?

If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water utility, please contact Phillip Foot, Utility Manager, or Beth Lewis, Utilities Assistant, at 870-255-4521, ext. 26. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. We currently have meetings on the fourth Thursday, each month, at 6:00 PM at 111 N Hazen Ave.

TEST RESULTS

We routinely monitor for constituents in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The test results table shows the results of our monitoring for the period of January 1st to December 31st, 2015. In the table you might find terms and abbreviations you are not familiar with.

To help you better understand these terms we've provided the following definitions: Action Level - the concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) - the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.

Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) - unenforceable public health goal; the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL) - the highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.

Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG) - the level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.

NA - Not applicable Parts per billion (ppb) - a unit of measurement for detected levels of contaminants in drinking water. One part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000.

Parts per million (ppm) - a unit of measurement for detected levels of contaminants in drinking water. One part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000.

MICROBIOLOGICAL CONTAMINANTS Contaminant

Violation Y/N

Level Detected

Unit

MCLG (Public Health Goal)

MCL (Allowable Level)

Major Sources in Drinking Water

Total Coliform Bacteria

N

None

Present

0

1 positive sample per month

Naturally present in the environment

INORGANIC CONTAMINANTS Contaminant

Violation Y/N

Fluoride

N

Level Detected

Unit

MCLG (Public Health Goal)

MCL (Allowable Level)

Major Sources in Drinking Water

Average: 0.87 Range: 0.67 - 1.64

ppm

4

4

Erosion of natural deposits; water additive which promotes strong teeth

Major Sources in Drinking Water

VOLATILE ORGANIC CONTAMINANTS Contaminant

Violation Y/N

Xylenes

N

Level Detected

Unit

MCLG (Public Health Goal)

MCL (Allowable Level)

Average: 0.00072 Range:0 - 0.00154

ppm

10

10

Discharge from petroleum factories; discharge from chemical factories

LEAD AND COPPER TAP MONITORING Contaminant

Number of Sites 90th Percentile over Action Level Result

Unit

Action Level

Lead

0

0.008

ppm

0.015

Copper

0

<0.20

ppm

1.3

Major Sources in Drinking Water Corrosion from household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits

We are currently on a reduced monitoring schedule and required to sample once every three years for lead and copper at the customers' taps. The results above are from our last monitoring period in 2014. Our next required monitoring period is in 2017.

REGULATED DISINFECTANTS Disinfectant

Violation Y/N

Chlorine

N

Level Detected

Unit

MRDLG (Public Health Goal)

MRDL (Allowable Level)

Major Sources in Drinking Water

Average: 0.60 Range: 0.04 - 1.0

ppm

4

4

Water additive used to control microbes

Unit

MCLG (Public Health Goal)

MCL (Allowable Level)

BY-PRODUCTS OF DRINKING WATER DISINFECTION Contaminant

Violation Y/N

Level Detected

HAA5 [Haloacetic Acids]

N

Average: 4.4 Range: 4.1 - 4.6

ppb

0

TTHM [Total Trihalomethanes]

N

Average: 27.6 Range: 26.2 - 28.9

ppb

NA

60 80

We are currently on a reduced monitoring schedule for Total Trihalomethanes and Haloacetic Acids in the distribution system. The results above are from our last compliance monitoring period in 2015.

UNREGULATED CONTAMINANTS Contaminant

Level Detected

Unit

MCLG (Public Health Goal)

Bromodichloromethane

Average: 1.37 Range: 0.85 - 1.74

ppb

0

Dibromochloromethane

Average: 4.57 Range: 2.84 - 6.16

ppb

60

Bromoform

Average: 12.03 Range: 7.70 - 20.9

ppb

0

Major Sources in Drinking Water

By-product of drinking water disinfection

Unregulated contaminants are those for which EPA has not established drinking water standards. The purpose of unregulated contaminant monitoring is to assist EPA in determining the occurrence of unregulated contaminants in drinking water and whether future regulation is warranted. MCLs (Maximum Contaminant Levels) and MCLGs (Maximum Contaminant Level Goals) have not been established for all unregulated contaminants.

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Grand Prairie Quilt Society held monthly meeting on June 9

By Marsha Heien The Grand Prairie Quilt Society met June 8th, at the Stuttgart Public Library with 7 members present. Glenda opened the meeting with the thought for the day...."Yes!, You do need more fabric," said the lovely bolt of fabric on the shelf." The May minutes and treasurer's report were read and approved.

Plans are being finalized for the Country Quilt Camp to be held June 1719 at the Cross Heirs Retreat Center in Humphrey. All the members were reminded to be there by 8:00 on Friday to help set up and help everyone unload and get settled.

Shelley showed the twelve cute tote bags she made for the quilt camp. She also compiled quilt coloring books for all the attendees.

Ann brought 40 fat quarters to be given out during the weekend...thank you Shelley and Ann! Maeola also brought notepads, candy and pens donated by a local business, thank you Maeola.

Glenda reported that she mailed to the Fort Roots Veteran's Hospital in North Little Rock the

Tote bags made by Shelley and Fat Quarters donated

by Ann for the Country Quilt Camp Weekend Quilt of Valor made by the would like to extend our society recently and also appreciation to you for the quilt made by St. your donation of quilts.

Paul's Lutheran church in Your thoughtfulness Gillett. They are to be reflects the concern that given to veterans who are you feel for our Veterans patients at the hospital. and for the service they She received a letter from provided to all of us while the VA which stated..."On in service to our country. behalf of the Central Without your support, we Arkansas Veterans could not provide for the Healthcare System smaller niceties that made patients and staff, we hospitalization more bear-

able. Your thoughtfulness also reflects the concern and compassion that our community feels for our veterans. Thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely, Michael R. Dobbs, Voluntary Service Chief.

The next Stitching Circle at the Plantation Museum at Scott will be June 25th.

Lydia will give the program on Macramé. Bring your lunch and projects and join us. It is also the M u s e u m ' s anniversary...they will be serving homemade ice cream and Dutch oven desserts.

Marsha reported on her trip to Williamsburg where she viewed an exhibit of AfricanAmerican quilts.

From the brochure..."A Century of African-American Quilts...This exhibit showcases twelve colorful and stunning quilts, spanning more than a century after 1875.

The quilts of African Americans varied widely, depending on the date, location or community, the purpose for which the quilt was made, and the personal artistic vision of the quiltmaker. Bold designs and brilliant colors

speak to a long standing cultural and artistic tradition within which the women designed and created their quilts.

Although none of the quilts were made during the era of slavery in America, several of the quilters represented were born into slavery and others descended from enslaved families. Each quiltmaker used the humble materials of fabric and thread to create a bedcover that was warm and practical as well as brilliant in color and artistry. Here is the URL to go to in order to view a video of the exhibit....https://youtu.be/I MeY3iRSA_Y Glenda shared photos of a sewing room her cousin built for his wife.

As everyone oohed and awed at all of the shelves and storage spaces, the level of envy in the room rose considerably. What a nice space for sewing!

Shelley shared her adventures when she and her husband attended the Better Homes and Gardens Wood Magazine weekend in Des Moines, Iowa. While her husband "worked with wood" she and the other spouses took

a "behind the scenes" bus tour of the Meredith Corporation which is the parent company of the Better Homes and Gardens family of magazines and cookbooks. They visited the American Patchwork sewing room and the test kitchens for the cookbooks. They also visited Pella, Iowa, a Dutch settlement where they visited quilt shops and antique stores.

A good time was had by all.

Ann showed some quirky photos from a recent trip to Eureka Springs. She and her husband came across a set of trees that had been covered in lovely crocheted patterns in a city park.

Glenda brought up a suggestion for a future community project. She read recently about an "Ugly Quilt/sleeping bag/bed roll" project started in the Northeast where serviceable quilts are made to be given out at homeless shelters. We will take more about this later.

The next meeting will be a Sit 'n Sew on July 13th at the Stuttgart Public Library from 9:00 til 4:00.

Bring your lunch and project and join us!

Prairie County Jail Report As of Monday, June 13 at 8:51 a.m. the Prairie County Sheriff's Office had 41 inmates booked at Prairie County Jail in Des Arc, AR which included: Carpenter, Matt Leo, white male, age 36, incarcerated on June 12 for hold for PC Hearing.

Culp, Steven Matthew, white male, age 37, incarcerated on June 12 for criminal trespass, public intoxication, possession of controlled substance.

Ward, Jacob Edward, white male, age 25, incarcerated on May 27 for battery - first degree.

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.

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

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

Graham, Johnell Delacy, black male, age 19, incarcerated on June 6 for aggravated assault, theft of property, theft by receiving, breaking or entering and contributing to delinquency - minor.

Mitchell, George W., black male, age 37, incarcerated May 25 for possession of drug paraphernalia - class A misdemeanor and possession of drug paraphernalia.

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

Manjarez, Albar Diego, white male, age 25, incarcerated on June 7 for theft by receiving, fleeing - felony and hold for another department.

Wilson, Jerome, black male, age 47, incarcerated on June 2 for hold for another department.

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.

Doss, Myesha, black female, age 23, incarcerated on May 16 for commitment.

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

Earl, Teresa, black female, age 36, incarcerated on June 8 for failure to pay fine and cost.

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.

Piety, Shaina, white female, age 31, incarcerated on May 18 for hold for another department.

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

Elliot, Jonathan R, black male, age 28, incarcerated on May 17 for commitment.

Good, Lattorrey L, black male, age 36, incarcerated on June 4 for terroristic threatening - misdemeanor and disorderly conduct.

Hill, Jason Shannon, white male, age 34, incarcerated on May 15 for commitment and failure to pay fine and cost.

Holder, Leon Demarz, black male, age 28, incarcerated on June 3 for failure to pay fine and cost.

Hurt, Aaron M., white male, age 37, incarcerated on June 10 for terroristic threatening - misdemeanor.

McDaniel, Jeremiah Lamont, black male, age 37, incarcerated on June 10 for failure to appear.

Nady, Timothy Wayne, white male, age 36, incarcerated on May 14 for careless driving, obstructing governmental operations, commitment, disorderly conduct, carrying a gun/knife/club as weapon,

drinking on Highway, and all other offenses.

Noble, Spencer Jordan, black male, age 22, incarcerated on May 29 for failure to appear and commitment.

Polk, Anthony Todd, black male, age 41, incarcerated on May 22 for hold for another department.

Walker, James Nicholas, white male, age 30, incarcerated on June 7 for public intoxication and contempt of court.

Williams, Justin W., black male, age 34, incarcerated June 1 for failure to appear.

Winder, Aaron Leif, white male, age 33, incarcerated on May 31 for failure to appear and hold for another department.

Hudson, Keenan Letrell, black male, age 18, incarcerated on June 6 for aggravated assault, theft by receiving, theft of property, breaking or entering and contributing to delinquency - minor.

Marcum, Ronnie, white male, age 33, incarcerated on May 16 for theft of property and theft of property.

Metcalf, Nicoe Jerel, black male, age 28, incarcerated on May 10 for probation revocation.

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.

Ramirez, Jose Rios, hispanic male, age 31, incarcerated on May 14 for hold for PC hearing.

Williams, Thornell A., black male, age 31, incarcerated on May 28 for possession of drug paraphernalia class A misdemeanor.

McGee, Nickey A., black male, age 54, incarcerated on May 19 for reckless driving, leaving the scene of accident, disorderly conduct, drinking on highway, DWI #3, terroristic threatening - misdemeanor and commitment.

Paulman, Tyler Jacob, white male, age 25, incarcerated on May 11 for probation revocation.

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

Consumer Alert GET EDUCATED WITH THE GI BILL

From Attorney General Leslie Rutledge LITTLE ROCK – The GI Bill has grown and changed since it was signed into law by President Franklin Roosevelt in 1944, but the goal of the bill remains the same – to help service members learn a skill or attend college, placing them on a path to a successful career.

In 2008, the GI Bill was updated and is now called the Post-9/11 GI Bill. This update provided more resources to cover educational expenses, a monthly housing allowance, up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies and a one-time relocation allowance for veterans who served on active duty for 90 days or more since Sept. 10, 2001.

The bill also provides tuition assistance and a book stipend to current active duty service members.

Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge issued today’s consumer alert to educate veterans and military families about the various benefits available under the GI Bill.

“The brave men and women who protect our country oftentimes put their education on hold during their service,” said Attorney General Rutledge. “The GI Bill has provided incentives for

service members to continue their education for decades with great success.

The expansion of the program assists veterans who have served since 9/11 transition to civilian life by learning new skills for job opportunities, and I hope this alert will help spread the word about available resources.”

Attorney General Rutledge released the following list of training programs available under the GI Bill: Undergraduate and graduate degree programs Vocational/technical training On-the-job/apprenticeship Licensing and certification reimbursement National testing reimbursement Entrepreneurship training Flight training Correspondence training Work-study programs Tuition assistance Tutorial assistance Benefit payments are provided in tiered amounts based on the amount of active duty service. Service members who have served at least 36 months after Sept. 10, 2001 are eligible to have 100 percent of their tuition to a public institution covered or up to $21,970.46 per year at a private or foreign school.

Meanwhile, the Yellow R i b b o n Program is available to service members to make up any difference in cost.

In order to be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill, service members must have served at least 30 days of continuous active duty and be discharged because of a service connected disability or served an aggregate of 90 days of active duty and received an honorable discharge. Service members who meet the criteria for this benefit have 15 years to use the assistance.

Reservists and Guard members are also eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill.

Benefits are also transferable to family members, including a spouse or child.

If the service member has died in the line of duty on or after Sept. 10, 2001, his or her children may be eligible for additional benefits under the Marine Gunnery John David Fry Scholarship Program.

For more information and tips to avoid scams and other consumer related issues, contact the Arkansas Attorney General’s office at (800) 482-8982 or consumer@arkansasag.gov or visit ArkansasAG.gov or facebook.com/AGLeslieRutl edge.

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Classified Ads HELP WANTED Need Immediately, Experienced Janitor or a Good Cleaning Person: 5 days a week, 2-3 hours a day, after 5p.m. Please leave a message at 870-352-3416 6-10-2tc

SERVICES OFFERED Attention Medicare recipient: are you paying $104.90 or more for Medicare premiums? If so you may qualify for State Assistance in paying that for you. Please call Lela Miller (A HIPPA Certified Connector) @ 870-842-1072 for more information.

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VEHICLES To Whom It May Concern: A 2000 Mercury Mystique Vin # 1MEFM6530YK611875

was abandoned on Hwy 70 West. Located at Billy’s Tire & Wrecker, 1203 Hwy 70 E. Hazen, AR 72064. Phone: 870255-4922 and is accruing storage as a legal liability of the owner. The wrecker company claims first priority possession on the vehicle and its contents for all charges.

Unless vehicle is claimed within 10 days the owner and/or lien holder waives all rights, title and interest in the vehicle and its contents and consents to sale of the vehicle.

Vehicle will then be sold for towing and storage fees.

6-7-1tc To Whom It May Concern: A 2003 Honda Odyssey Vin # 5FNRL18083B157046 was abandoned on Hwy 70 West. Located at Billy’s Tire & Wrecker, 1203 Hwy 70 E. Hazen, AR 72064. Phone: 870255-4922 and is accruing storage as a legal liabili-

INMAN DENTAL CLINIC Thomas G. Inman DDS IDC

PO Box N 513 N. Williams Street Carlisle, AR 72024 Ph: 870-552-3500

ty of the owner. The wrecker company claims first priority possession on the vehicle and its contents for all charges.

Unless vehicle is claimed within 10 days the owner and/or lien holder waives all rights, title and interest in the vehicle and its contents and consents to sale of the vehicle.

Vehicle will then be sold for towing and storage fees.

6-7-1tc To Whom It May Concern: A 2005 Chrysler 300 Limited was picked up on 4-262016 at the Walmart Parking Lot, Lonoke, AR at the request of the

Hazen Police Department. This vehicle is in the possession of Rick's Automotive & Wrecker Service 801 Hwy 70 W, Hazen, AR, 72064, 870-255-3305.

Towing, storage, & administrative costs are accruing as legal liability of the owner.

Rick's Automotive & Wrecker Service claims first priority possessory lien on the said vehicle and its contents for all such charges.

The vehicle and its contents will be dismantled, destroyed, or sold at public sale to the highest bidder if not claimed within 45 days and constitutes a waiver by the owner and lien holder of

Dietary Dept Weekend Shift Housekeeping Dept.

Contact: Phone # 870-552-7150 Email: cnhc@cebridge.net

Mon-Fri, 8am - 5pm, provide proof of ownership and pay all associated charges.

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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

Tim VanHouten Kitchen and Bath

870-255-5126

Cultured marble, flooring, custom showers, and countertops

Free Estimates 20 Years Experience

Bowman Plumbing

HOUSE FOR SALE Adam Bowman, MP 6142 Repair - Remodel - New Construction Free Estimates Dependable Service Family Owned and Operated (870) 256-5230

Help Wanted

Chambers Nursing & Rehab Center, Carlisle, AR C.N.A.s, L.P.N.s Full Time & Part Time

all right, title, and interest in the vehicle. To take possession of this vehicle, you must appear during normal business hours,

Four Bedroom, Two Bath House located at 302 Prairie St. DeValls Bluff, AR.

Positions available for ALL SHIFTS:

(First Baptist Parsonage)

CNA’s Nurses Dietary Housekeeping

Contact Tom Schwede at 501-516-6493

SpringBrook Health & Rehab Center 200 S Maple Street Hazen, AR 72064

Asking Price: $20,000 AS IS NO WARRANTY’S

APPLY IN PERSON

Free Ca$h for Gold Paying Top Dollar for anything Ads for Free GOLD! Broken Stuff

If you’re giving it away, we’ll give you an ad Call 255-4538 for more information

or Damaged Old Pocket Watches?

It Doesn’t Matter

BILL’S CUSTOM JEWELRY 307 West 22nd 870-673-8767 Open Monday - Saturday

NOW RENTING

Christopher Homes

Low Income Senior Housing

Cottages at Delta Acres * HUD Subsidized * Garden Terrace Efficiencies & 1 Bedroom Apartments * Call for Income Eligibility Information

Brinkley - Clarendon - DeValls Bluff

- Persons 55 Years or Older Eligible - Mobility Accessible Units for Eligible 18 Years & Older - Service Coordinator on Staff

Cottages at Delta Acres - Must be 62 years or older

COTTAGES AT DELTA ACRES BRINKLEY & CLARENDON 870.747.5150 870.734.2201 & 870.747.5441 Located in Clarendon Diane Grimes Brenda Long, Manager Manager

DeVALLS BLUFF 870.998.7280 Brenda Long Manager

www.christopherhomesofarkansas.org

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Hazen Public Library hosted Young Teen Chess Club on June 7 On Tuesday, June 7, the Hazen Public Library hosted Pam Chandler’s, Hazen Elementary GT Teacher, Chess Club.

The participants were Sarah Hester, Tyler

Smith, Brooke Weems, Hailey Smith, Austin Booth, Hannah Hester and Pam Chandler. The audience was Peggy Pullium, April Highfill, Sandra Smith, Misty Hester and Leah

Hester.

The next Chess Club meeting is Thursday, July 7 at 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for 4th through 9th Grade.

Photo courtesy of Peggy Pullium

First United Methodist Church City of Hazen Mammoth Pond Fishing Derby SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 2016 10:00 A.M.- 1:00P.M. Mammoth Pond Park

Prizes will be awarded throughout the day and special prizes given for those catching tagged fish. Refreshments will be served. Bring your own fishing pole and bait. Mammoth Pond Park is located south of I-40 and east of Hwy. 63 behind the Motel.

Theme - The Good Samaritan Name _______________________________

for children 15 years of age and under.

NO FISHING LICENSE REQUIRED.

Bible School One Day of Fun Friday, July 8, 2015 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Age_____

Parents______________________________ Emergency Name & Number ______________________ Food Allergies____________________________________________

Please return to Vicki or Jaime Skarda ASAP at 1106 East Jackson Hazen, AR 72064. For more information call Vicki Skarda at 870-830-2256 (leave message).

Please try to register your child early.

Chambers Nursing and Rehab Center * Private Rooms with Baths * 24 Hour Nursing Service * Rehab-Therapy

* On-Site Beauty Salon * Daily Activity Program * Church Service Regularly

Medicaid - Medicare - VA - Private Pay

(870) 552-7150 Hwy 70 - Carlisle, Arkansas

“Since 1945”

“We offer extremely reasonable and affordable private pay rates”

Bobby Glover, President & CEO