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Community Events Calendar

January Prairie County was treated to a full eclipse of the moon on January 20. The Prairie County

January 1 Happy New Year!

Monday January 6 Chamber of Commerce Meeting BancorpSouth 6:30p.m.-7:30p.m.

Tuesday January 7 Hornet Basketball @England 4:30p.m.

7G, JG, SG, SB Thursday January 9 GFWC Elsie McCain Club Meeting Murry’s Restaurant 6:00p.m.

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

DeValls Bluff City Hall

Friday January 10 Hornet Basketball vs Magnet Cove Hornets Nest 4:30p.m.

7B, JG, SG, SB

Saturday January 11 Rush Seat Weaving Worship at Lower White River Museum 10a.m.-4:00p.m.

Community events brought to you by

Quorum Court honored Eddie Ciganek, Lucas Childress, and Danny Tenison for their service to the county. The senior Hornet football players present their Arkansas State 2AA Playoff trophy to the Hazen School Board.

David Strohl of Prairie County is one of three winners of the 2018 Grow for the Green soybean yield contest.

February Des Arc School District hires Coach Dyler Paschal to be Athletic Director. The Prairie County Library in Des Arc is presented and award for Excellence in Preservation for the rehabilitation of the

First Presbyterian Church. DeValls Bluff closes two alleys to make way for the construction of a new Dollar General store in the city. Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church in Slovak holds its annual Slovak Heritage Festival. Des Arc Eagle Eye Archery Team takes first place at the regional tournament. Cabot High School students present “You Matter You Are Enough” tshirts to students at Carlisle High School.

The Grand Prairie Herald expands its coverage to Carlisle.

March Craig’s Barbeque of DeValls Bluff is chosen for the 2019 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame by the Department of Arkansas Heritage.

Coach Jim and Paulette Hurt, Judith and James sullivan, and Marie Price are honored at the 2nd annual Bill Arnold Hall of Fame Banquet on March 2 in DeValls Bluff. The First Baptist Church in Des Arc hosts a wild game supper. The Arkansas DemocratGazette ceases to deliver print editions of its paper. The Hazen High School Quizbowl team wins first place at the regional quizbowl tournament. The Carlisle Lion’s Club raises over $6000 at its annual pancake supper and live auction. The Hazen High School 10th grade class raises over $5000

Hazen Chamber of Commerce and the

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Wednesday, January 1, 2020

2019 was a year for big changes on the Prairie

Wednesday

The Des Arc and DeValls Bluff Courthouses will close at Noon on Tuesday December 31st and will reopen January 2 for the Holiday

Serving all of Prairie County and the Grand Prairie

at its annual auction.

Hazen Elementary School’s Quizbowl team plaes 2nd at the regional tournament held in Beebe.

April The Hazen School Board votes to return Hazen High School to a building housing grades 7-12. Former Razorback and NFL player D. J. Williams speaks to students at Carlisle High School. The Prairie County EHC holds its Spring Council meeting.

The Carlisle Taekwondo team competes in the “Arkansas Showdown” tournament.

Hazen

High School’s prom, themed “Masquerade” is held.

The Prairie County Quorum Court discusses extending the 2014 sales tax to pay for repairs to the courthouses in Des Arc and DeValls Bluff. Des Arc High School’s “Night in Paris” prom is held. The Hazen Junior High boys’ track team wins first place by a large margin at the 5-AA South District Championship tournament.

May Mark Price is hired as the new HHS principal.

Hazen fifth graders attend Ocean Camp in Alabama. Political lumi-

naries Mark Johnson and Rex Nelson speak at the Prairie County Republican “Night to Remember” held at Murry’s Restaurant.

Carlisle High School holds junior/senior prom. Hazen, Des Arc, and Carlisle School Districts hold graduation ceremonies. The Des Arc Chamber of Commerce sponsors Steamboat Days. Buddy Sims, Rozan Carter McFadden, the Grand Prairie Herald, and the 1973 Hazen High School football team are inducted into the HHS Athletic Hall of Fame.

June The Hazen 10 and under softball team wins the District 3 championship and then

go on to win the Arkansas Machine Pitch Softball Championship held in Stuttgart. The Hazen Chamber of Commerce holds the 10th annual Memorial Day ceremony. Marie Price receives recognition for 78 years in the Extension Homemakers Club, Irene Hampton receives a certificate for 70 years of EHC membership, and Nola Hampton receives a 60 year EHC membership certificate. The White River Bridge at Des Arc is closed by the Arkansas Film Commission to shoot footage for a documentary about Gary Betzner, a local pilot.

The City of Hazen sponsors the 17th annual Mammoth Pond Fishing Derby. Prairie County Master Gardeners hold “Gardening on the Prairie” event at Slovak Parish Hall.

July Prairie County is awarded a $14,600 grant by the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program to help restore the Des Arc courthouse.

The Kinders perform and the Arkansas Game and Fish Department teach about fishing at the Carlisle Public Library. Steve Mathis is inducted into the Arkansas State Trap Shooters Federation Hall of Fame. Prairie County 4-H’ers attend local and state summer camps. Prairie County extends jail sales and use tax to improve the Des Arc and DeValls Bluff courthouses. The

Love’s Truckstop opens in Hazen.

Michael Strother hired as new DAHS principal.

DeValls Bluff holds clean up day.

August The Chris Berg Family is chosen Prairie County’s Farm Family of the Year. Prairie County’s Delta District 4-H Club is awarded te state Spirit Award trophy. The Hazen Backto-School Bash is held in Hazen Community Center. Dallas Taylor is selected to represent

September Hazen landmark building, Reid’s Furniture and Appliance, is demolished. The Stuttgart Daily Leader newspaper closes its doors. Des Arc School District begins high school renovations.

Improvements and building projects begun on the Grand Prairie include the parking area and boat launch at Tom Roe Memorial Riverfront Park in Des Arc, construction on the new Dollar General in DeValls Bluff, road paving in Hazen, and the upgrading of the Bobby Glover softball field in Carlisle. The

Prairie County Fair begins.

St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church hold 40th homecoming celebration.

Abby Richardson is chosen Miss Prairie County Fair Queen.

October Jimmy Lisko is inducted into the Arkansas State University Football Hall of Fame.

State Democratic Chairman speaks at Murry’s. Grand Prairie high schools celebrate homecoming. Chambers Nursing and Rehab Center named the Dorothy Huckeby Memorial Facility of the Year by the Arkansas Nursing Home Nurses Association. Nancy Jo Hambrick is chosen to be the new administrator for the Prairie County Health Department after the retirement of long-time administrator Rose Marie Knupp. The Des Arc Eagle Senior High Marching Band receive a rating of Excellent in the Region IV marching contest. DAHS and HHS celebrate homecoming

in the rain. Hazen holds “Trunk or Treat.” The Hazen Chamber of Commerce’s 43rd annual Grand Prairie Rice Festival is held in the Hazen Community Center due to rainy weather.

November Des Arc Schools receive “A” ratings on the Arkansas state report card.

Des Arc Elementary receives $60,000 from the state for academic excellence.

The Oak Prairie Fire Department receives a $15,000 grant from the Arkansas Economic D e v e l o p m e n t Commision to purchase a pumper truck. The Sickel Farm in Tollville is named an Arkansas Century Farm by Governor Asa Hutchinson and Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward.

Hazen Elementary holds math and science night.Veteran Delbert Edwin Rogers from the Cross Roads area in Prairie County is posthumously inducted into the Arkansas Military Hall of Fame.

Mark Buffalo joins the Herald staff. Bison, Hornets, and Eagles all continue into the state football quarterfinals.

Prairie Marketplace in Hazen holds open house.

December Hazen Hornets lose to the Fordyce Redbugs in the state 2AA football semi-finals by only four points.

The Redbugs would go on to

defeat Junction City in the state finals. The new Dollar General Store opens in DeValls Bluff. Des Arc, Hazen, and Carlisle hold Christmas parades; Hazen Chamber sponsors “Christmas in the Park”; and DeValls Bluff brings Santa to Rhodes Park.

The U.S. Department of Education visits Des Arc Elementary School.

Parts City Auto Parts in Des Arc burns to the ground.

Ward 3 on the Hazen City Council to take the place of Clevella Mosby.

Hallie Kennedy from Des Arc High School competes at the National STAR Events Leadership Conference.

Local schools hold open houses for students and families. Lt. Governor Tim Griffin speaks at the annual Farm Bureau meeting.

Football season begins for Hazen, Carlisle, and Des Arc teams. DAHS Boosters hold Eagle Fest.

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Shelby Simpson Hillman

Shelby Simpson Hillman, a true southern lady of deep faith, grace, beauty and charm, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Dec. 26, 2019.

She was the daughter of Shelby R. Simpson and Clara Starnes Simpson and was born in Brewer, Ark., on June 19, 1937.

She graduated from Stuttgart High School in 1955 and then attended Arkansas State Teachers College (now University of Central Arkansas) where she was a member of Delta Zeta sorority. On July 6, 1957, she married her high school sweetheart, Tommy Hillman, and was the ultimate farmer’s wife of 62 wonderful years.

She was a vital part of the growth and operations of Hillman Farms and together they were named North Arkansas County Farm Family of the Year in 1967.

Additionally, she was active in many church, community and state organizations. Based on her commitment to her faith, she started and taught Carlisle First United Methodist Young Adult Sunday school class for over 20 years. Shelby took a keen interest in others’ personal advancement through education and in children’s wellbeing. She proudly served on the Arkansas State Board of Education for five years and presided as chairman for one year.

She was the driving force in establishing the Open Arms Shelter in Lonoke,

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Ark., and it was a vehicle for her to inspire service to others. Shelby lived a life of service and did everything with a positive disposition, which was an inspiration to all that encountered her.

She was loved by everyone who knew her and was adored by her family.

Her faith in God sustained her throughout her life and she dutifully imparted His truths to her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Tommy Hillman, whose love, admiration and devotion to her was unmeasurable; two sons, Hal Hillman and wife Barbara and Rich Hillman and wife Tina, all of Carlisle.

“Mimi” was adored and cherished by her grandchildren, Trip Hillman and wife Caroline, Christopher Hillman and wife Lauren and Emily Crawford and husband Drew, all of Dallas, Collin Torian of Carlisle, Caroline Davis and husband Brad of Conway, Ark., Drew Weddle of Little Rock, Ark., Ben Weddle of Nashville, Tenn., Tyler Weddle and wife Melissa of Lowell, Ark., and Seth Weddle and wife Meagan of Miami, Fla.; and greatgrandchildren, Blakely, Brooks and Brigham Weddle. Other survivors include her Aunt Helen and Uncle Leland Carle of Stuttgart; sisters, Audrey Ferrari of Carlisle and Mary Sue Gurley of Olive Branch, Miss.; and brother, Johnny Simpson and wife Scottie of Lakeland, Tenn.

The family is extremely grateful for the devoted, loving care provided by her precious sister Audrey throughout her courageous battle with cancer, as well as the staff at CARTI Cancer Center in Little Rock, Ark. Visitation will be at Carlisle First United Methodist Church Monday, Dec. 30, at 10 a.m. A memorial service honoring Shelby’s wonderful life and legacy will immediately follow at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her memory to the Open Arms Shelter in Lonoke, Ark., or the Carlisle First United Methodist Church Senior Food Pantry.

Please go to www.turpin-co.com to sign the online guestbook.

Phyllis Ann Mitchell

Phyllis Ann Mitchell was born on September 26, 1955 in Hazen, Arkansas to Ruby Hall and Andrew Dunlap. She was baptized at an early age at P r a i r i e C h a p e l Missionary Baptist Church. She lived most of her life in Hazen.

She always talked about her childhood and being surrounded by so many family members and friends in the community.

On September 25, 1977, she married the love of her life, George “Wilfred” Mitchell, Sr, and three children were born to this union. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ruby Hall, and Andrew Dunlap.

Phyllis is survived by her husband, Wilfred; a daughter, Tabitha; sons, George Wilfred Jr. and Marcus (Latasha); and two precious grandchildren: Shelby and Myles.

She is also survived by her sister and best friend, Regina Hall, and a host of family members.

Phyllis lived a full life.

She was a mother, grandmother, educator, baker, and amateur genealogist.

She taught many children in the area how to read and write at the Hazen School District and at the Hazen Daycare Center.

She would go on to teach many of her former stu-

dent’s children and was deeply concerned about their well-being. She truly loved children and it didn’t matter if they were her children, grandchildren, or students. In addition to her love of children, she was also known for cooking. She loved to bake and her cheesecakes were legendary. During the holidays, she would be delighted to bake goodies for her family and friends.

She valued family and developed a hobby of researching our family history once her children were grown. Her life was filled with compassion and love for family.

Funeral Services were Tuesday December 31, at the Hazen Community Center.

Joy Faye Holmes

Joy Faye Holmes, age 88, of Hazen, died December 23, 2019 at Chambers Nursing Home in Carlisle. She was a homemaker and a member of the Center Point Missionary Baptist Church.

Joe Faye was preceded in death by her husband, John Holmes and a granddaughter, Becky Taylor. She is survived by one son, Dennis (Teresa) Holmes; three daughters, Beverly (Gene) Kelly, Pam (Allen) Watson and Jacqueline (Don) Campbell; 14 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, 8 greatgreat grandchildren, a sister, Naomi Fisher and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation was from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M., Friday, December 27, 2019 at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen. Funeral services were 2:00 P.M., Saturday, December 28, 2019 at the Center Point Missionary Baptist Church with interment in Center Point Cemetery.

Arrangements by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen.

Dencie Weatherley McIntosh

Dencie Weatherley McIntosh, 96, passed away December 24. She was born January 8, 1923 in Des Arc to John Allen and Alice Louise Kennedy Weatherley.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband H.H. McIntosh, son Walter Eugene McIntosh, two brothers and one sister.

Dencie is survived by four daughters Karen Pryor (Larry) of Little Rock, Rose Mary Gordon (Donnie) of Cartage, Debbie Murphy (Curtis) and Sherry Boyd (Jimmy) both of DeWitt; eight grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; and a host of loving nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were December 26 at First United Methodist Church. Burial followed in Welcome Home Cemetery near Des Arc

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Bertie Boucher Jenkins Norman

Bertie Boucher Jenkins Norman, 83, died December 23, 2019. She was born December 9, 1936. Bertie’s happiest years were when she lived in Clarendon.

She loved the river life.

She o f t e n referred to it as God’s Country.

Many mornings you would find her on her back porch reading her Bible, or watching the humming birds feed and the squirrels scampering across her back yard. She

enjoyed a simple life and always found beauty not only in her surroundings, but also in the people she came in contact with.

She never met a stranger and always said if you look long enough you can find some good in everybody. That is how she lived her live. She loved unconditionally and would help anyone she could. She enjoyed her Sundays at the Church of Christ in Clarendon.

Bertie was preceded in death by her father, Charley Samuel Boucher, her mother, Irene Walker, son, Donald Ray Jenkins, her first husband, Alfred “Bo” Jenkins and her second husband, Claude Norman.

Survivors include her daughters, Margaret and Gary Walker of Shannon Hills, granddaughter, Kelly and Carson Slaughter of England, grandson, Donnie and Cerae Jenkins of Carlisle, Tyre Jenkins of Carlisle, Johnathan Jenkins of Stuttgart, and granddaughter Jessica Jenkins of Stuttgart. A private graveside service will be held at the Crisswell and Jenkins family cemetery in DeWitt.

Clarence Rufus Owens

Clarence Rufus Owens, 89 of Hazen died Friday evening December 13 at his home in Hazen.

Clarence was born o n Sunday, January 26, 1930 i n Marianna, Arkansas to Andrew R u f u s Owens and Josephine Nelson-Owens. He was one of seven children born to this union.

Clarence was raised in Marianna and attended the Marianna Public School. He was a 1949 graduate of Moton High School.

While being raised in Marianna, Clarence and his family attended the Eagle Nest Baptist Church. After moving to the Hazen community, he joined the Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church in DeValls Bluff in 1953. During his time at Mount Olive, he was proud and dutiful in serving in several capacities: Deacon Board (50 plus years); Sunday School Teacher and a member of the church choir.

Clarence enjoyed singing praises to God and studying his holy word. He enjoyed singing and attending Gospel Quartet Musicals. He was one of the original founding member of the Spiritual Aires of Hazen.

He later went on to sing and perform with Zion Gospel Singers for several years. He then went on to sing and perform with the New Gospelettes until he retired from quartet singing.

In 1984, Clarence realized his dream of owning his own auto body repair shop and opened Owens Body Shop in Carlisle, Arkansas. He owned and operated his shop from 1984 until 2013 when he decided to retire after more than 62 years in the business of auto repair.

His parents and three brothers: John Brown, Sam Brown and Eddie Brown all preceded Clarence in death.

Survivors are: his wife of 67 years Dorothy Taylor-Owens of Hazen, AR; two sons: Clarence Lavell Owens of New York, NY and James Carnell Owens of Carlisle, AR; one granddaughter Tamara Owens of Biscoe, AR; a great granddaughter Paislee Dunlap of Biscoe, AR; two brothers: Stanford Owens and Cornelius Owens both of Chicago, Ill; a sister Alice Mae Miller of East St. Louis, Ill; his brother in law Willie (Leanna) Taylor of Hazen, AR; four sisters in law: Willette Carter and Annette Brown both of Jackson, MS; Edna Jean Brown of Detroit, MI and Lee Brown of Flint, MI; two special nieces her helped raise: Tymeshia Harrison and ReDeria Johnson both of Jackson, MS; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 21 at 10 AM at Mount

Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 506 East Walnut Street in DeValls Bluff with Reverend Joe Pumphrey officiating.

Interment will take place at Oakland Cemetery in DeValls Bluff by Branscumb Johnson & Gilchrest Funeral Home of Brinkley (870) 7342772 email: branscumbfuneralhome1928@yahoo.co m and Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home.

Pallbearers: Lincoln Dunlap, Kevin Lewis, Jerry Surratt, S.T. Watson, Bill Brockman and Gregory Metcalf.

Larry Joe Strickland

Larry Joe Strickland, 52, of Little Rock, passed away December 20, 2019 at his home.

He was born on December 13, 1967 in Little Rock, the son of Colleen Denson and Lawrence Strickland.

Larry was a graduate of Carlisle High School.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Colleen Denson. Larry is survived by his father, Laurence (Barbie) Strickland; daughters, Heather Strickland, Holly Pierce, Haley Barry and Jessika Raper; his son, Garrett Strickland; brothers, Troy Denson and Keith Strickland and wife, Tammy; sisters, Leslie Cullum and Cindy Mahoney; ex-wives, Michelle and Desha Strickland and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and friends.

A memorial service was held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 28, 2019 at the Westbrook Funeral Home Chapel in Hazen.

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Hazen City Council discusses several upgrades around the city for 2020

Attorney Carla Fuller announces her candidacy for Circuit Court Judge to the Quorum Court.

Quorum Court passes budget ordinance Justice Holloway, chairman of the county budget committee, spoke to the court about the 2020 budget at their regular December 10 meeting.

Justices Ronnie Eans, Lawrence Holloway, Gary King, Doyle Sullins, Levi Childress, Bobby Willeford, Dennis Tipton, Rick Stallings, and Judy Hinson were present for the meeting, along with County Clerk Gaylon Hale, County Attorney Tim Isaacs, and County Treasurer Tamara Dabney. Judge Mike Skarda conducted the meeting.

Ninety percent of the anticipated revenue for the county’s general fund is projected to be $3,309,139.60, according to the budget committee which met on December 6. Committee members, in addition to Holloway, were Skarda, Dabney, Hinson, and Williford.

“We’ve been blessed,” Holloway said. “We have the money to keep our roads up and excellent, excellent employees.”

The total budget request for 2020 is $3,252,678.58.

This leaves a surplus of

$56,461.02. He said that the county has $100,000 in reserve, and county income was up $4600 in December. The sales tax will continue to be split with 50% going to the road department and 50% going to the county’s general fund.

The base salaries of county employees in 2020 will move up to the new Arkansas state minimum wage of $10 per hour. The 2021 base salary will increase to $11 per hour.

Employees who make above the base pay will receive a $500 annual pay raise.

The Sheriff’s Department funding will be increased by $63,000.

Half of that increase covers the county’s part of the salaries for the school resource officers in the two county school districts, and the rest mainly cover insurance and supplies. The jail budget has been increased by approximately $76,000 to cover services and supplies.

The County Road Department has an anticipated revenue of $2,569,573.80 for 2020, and a budget request of

$2,444,803.08 for an increase of $370,000 over the 2019 budget. The increase will cover personal services, supplies, capital outlay, and debt service.

The County Library System, run by April Highfill has its own budget that must be approved by the court each year.

The anticipated library revenue is $673,693.00 and a budget of $280,511.20 has been requested. This leaves a surplus of $393,182.00.

“April does a wonderful job keeping the money right,” Holloway said.

The county will keep its hiring freeze in effect for 2020.

After a discussion of the budget numbers, an ordinance was passed to approve the 2020 operating budget after being read 3 times.

The Quorum Court members also voted unanimously to give $500 Christmas bonuses to county employees who have been employed by the county for over 90 days. Those with less than 90 days will receive $200.

Carla Fuller, a candidate for Circuit Judge, addressed the Prairie County Quorum Court introduced herself to the court. The circuit court position for which Fuller is running includes DeValls Bluff, Des Arc, and Hazen. The position is now held by Judge Tom Hughes, who will be retiring. The election will be held in during the March primary.

The court also unanimously agreed to allow the White River Bridge in DeValls Bluff to be named after former DeValls Bluff mayor Buddy Roberts and former state representative Bobby Glover.

Skarda reminded the justices that everyone in the county needed to participate in the upcoming census. “Every person that doesn’t sign up is going to cost the cities and the schools money,” he said. The census will begin in April. He ended the meeting with a reminder to the justices of the county fish fry and barbeque to be held on December 19.

Carlisle City Council hears about census

by Debbye Harrison The Carlisle City Council met December 17 with Mayor Ray Glover, Attorney Mike Stuart, Administrative Assistant Angelia James and Council Members Kevin Kegley, Ann Anderson, Todd Turner, Larry Flynn and Jon Plafcan present.

Sharon Sanders who represents the Census 2020 drive spoke to the group. She reminded the Council of how important this 2020 census is and how it impacts so many city services. Every person regardless of age that is counted within city limits goes to increase the amount of government funding that is allowed for roads, schools, health care and all other government programs.

The Complete Count Committee made up of Angela James, Ronnie Ashmore, Janice Curlett, Vickie and Ray Glover will be working to inform all citizens of the importance of their participation. It is critical that every child, disabled person, elderly person, baby or toddler be reported.

The criteria is that the

Sharon Sanders shares information about the importance of the upcoming 2020 census to Arkansas cities. person lives in the city of Carlisle. If a child is split between parents and shares time in each home evenly, then wherever that child is on April 1, 2020, which is Census Day is where that child is listed on the census.

College students are registered at the school

where they attend. This committee will also be in charge of following up to see that everyone has registered.

The committee would like for people to know that it is easy to register.

It can be done on-line, by telephone or through the mail.

Each resident

should receive a post card explaining the methods of registration and listing helpful phone numbers and websites.

Any information gathered during the census is strictly confidential and will not be shared with any other governmental agency.

People should not be afraid that their personal data will be comprised.

All census workers that a lifetime oath of strict confidentiality to keep any information private.

The earliest date that the census will begin is mid-March. Anyone who would like to apply for a job as a census taker can apply on-line at 2020CENSUS.GOV/JOBS . In other business it was reported that Land ‘o Lakes gave a $1,500 contribution to the fire department.

The members of the Hazen City Council discussed multiple upgrades at their December 16 meeting. Council members present at the meeting were Larry Anthony, Tim Juola, Rick Wiggins, Barbara Rogers, and Dallas Taylor, along with Mayor David Duch and Recorder/Treasurer David Hardke. New upgrades included the approval of a security system for Hazen’s Senior Citizens’ Center.

According to Mayor David Duch, thieves broke into the center recently, stealing a computer.

Police Chief Bradley Taylor told the council that he would also like to see the city install an outside sounding alarm system as well.

The council voted to approve $1256.59 for the system. The center also needs an icemaker and a regular stove, according to Duch. The center serves 25 to 30 meals a week, and delivers meals as well.

The other new business discussed by the members concerned a vote to support a legislative amendment to the Arkansas Constitution that will continue a levy of a onehalf percent sales tax to pay for state, county, and city roads, bridges, and other surface transportation after the retirement of the bonds authorized

by Amendment 91 under the Arkansas Highway Revenue Distribution Law that is set to expire on June 30, 2023. The proposal for the amendment is found in HJR 1018 of 2019 and will be put up for adoption by Arkansas voters in the next general election. The board passed Resolution 546 unanimously.

The council also voted to approve $32,465.84 for the repair of the airport reservoir. “The money is already in the account,” Duch said.

Duch told the council that the Larkin property has been appraised for $33,500, and if the amount is acceptable to the property owner, then it will be given to the city.

The caboose that sits outside of the Hazen Depot will be pressure washed and painted on the outside at a cost of $1500 or less. Anthony told the council that the inside paint is peeling off on the inside of the caboose, and the plywood floor needs to be replaced, also. The intent is to renovate the local landmark

as part of the city’s heritage. “Families came in on the train to settle here,” said Anthony, who would like to see the caboose painted the traditional red.

Other projects discussed by the council included a request by the Hazen Booster Club enlisting the city’s help to build a new staircase on the outside of the press box at the football field that will reach to the top. The high school bathroom project will cost the city $31,000 to repair the tile and concrete blocks in the four bathrooms according to a bid sent in by one construction company, and Bowman Plumbing bid $16,135.89 to replace the sinks and toilets in the four bathrooms. Duch said that the total cost will be put into the 2020 budget that will be voted on in January. “We have the money,” Duch said.

Duch reported that a state audit of the city showed a problem with a $2700.40 check that city employees caught, and the money was returned.

Several cities have had similar problems, Duch said.

Duch would also like to build a new library on the lot where the Reid Furniture and Appliance building once stood. The present library, located on Highway 70 East downtown has structural problems and needs more space. Duch is hoping that the Reid family will donate the ground where a larger library building and space for parking can be constructed. The city is looking for grant money to help pay for the project.

Grant money totalling $60,000 is presently available for the renovation of the train depot in town, if the city provides an additional $30,000.

In departmental reports, Utility Department Manager Phillip Foot asked that citizens report any potholes to the city so that they can be filled.

The council discussed the ongoing flooding problems on West Crowley Street.

Foot reported that the ditch on the north side of the street has been dug out, but that the south side ditch has been filled in and also needs to be cleaned out.

Police Chief Bradley Taylor said that his department has ordered a $400 printer and a $65 scanner to facilitate the transference of records directly to the Prairie County Clerk’s office.

Des Arc awarded city park grant

By Lisa Mills At the December 17th City Council meeting, Mayor Jim Garth announced that the Des Arc has been awarded a 2020 FUN Park Grant in the amount of $50,000.

The Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism awards grants each year for the implementation and improvement of fun parks in small towns.

Mayor Garth and the Community Awareness Committee worked on the grant application for several months. Some plans for the grant include repair of some park equipment, removal of some equipment, adding new equipment and updated restrooms.

Attending the meeting were Mayor Jim Garth, Treasurer/Recorder Chrisana Knupp and Council members Rodney Adams, Gail King, Ray McVay and Gary Burnett.

Resolutions were passed

to destroy old records and amend the 1% Sales Tax Distribution. Ordinances were passed to amend the 2019 budget and set the 2020 budget.

Ambulance Director Christy Rogers told the council that she had been notified that the ambulance service is now required to have a Medical Director.

She stated that she has talked to Dr. Sherwood in Searcy,, and he is willing to serve as the Medical Director.

The council passed a motion to hire Dr. Sherwood for this position.

Council Member Carol King gave reports for the Gas Committee, the Animal Control Committee, and the Community Awareness Committee.

The Gas Committee reported that the Gas Audit found no findings and had two suggestions. She said that the gas line replacements within the city will begin in 2020 in five phases.

The Animal Control Committee reported that funding for the program is being discussed for 2020. Several citizens have shown interest in helping support the program, and they are working on a proposal on what the city needs now and in the future.

The Community Awareness Committee reported that work continues on cleaning up the Thermogas property. The Fall Great Arkansas Cleanup was a big success, King said, and plans are being made to participate in the Spring cleanup.

Everyone is very excited about the park grant the city has been awarded.

When the park is finished, Des Arc will have a safe and beautiful park for families to enjoy.

Police Chief Rick Parsons reported thirteen traffic citations, eight misdemeanor charges and seven felony charges.

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Crowder to resign at the end of Hazen District’s school year

Carlisle’s Leigh Ann Wolfe, right, and Lonoke’s Eva Richardson go after the ball during the Lady Bison’s game with Lonoke on Saturday at the Gina Cox Center.

Lady Bison lose to Lady Rabbits in Goldfish Classic

By Mark Buffalo The Carlisle Lady Bison could not find their way to a win during the consolation bracket of the Goldfish Classic against the Lonoke Lady Jackrabbits on Saturday night.

Lonoke rallied to beat Carlisle 57-50.

With the loss, Carlisle falls to 6-7 on the season.

The Lady Bison trailed 20-12 after one quarter but outscored Lonoke 145 in the second quarter to lead 26-25 at halftime.

The Lady Bison used an 8-0 run to take the lead.

DeShaye Ricks scored four of the points while Leigh Ann Wolfe and Shelby Hancock scored two each.

Carlisle pushed its lead to 28-25 following a basket by Wolfe early in the second half.

From there, Lonoke went on a 10-0 run to take a 35-28 lead.

Kaleigh Thompson and Carley Bryant each scored four points during the run.

Carlisle cut the deficit to

35-33 on three free throws by Hancock and a layup by Wolfe. Lonoke then scored six in a row and led 41-35 after three quarters.

The closest Carlisle got in the fourth quarter was five points at 47-42, 50-45 and 52-47. Lonoke pushed its lead to nine points on several occasions before Ricks scored the Lady Bison’s final three points.

Ricks led Carlisle with 29 points. Wolfe had 11.

Hancock had nine. Josie Fortner added two.

Thompson led Lonoke with 25 points. Bryant added 19.

Carlisle coach Jonathan Buffalo said his team must fight each night.

“We came out flat to start the game, and Lonoke came out ready to play,” Buffalo said. “They executed better than we did. We have to get back to work with conference play coming up. We are tied for second right now, and every night is going to be a battle.”

Carlisle also lost to Pocahontas 59-42 in the first round of the tourna-

ment at Lonoke. Carlisle was coming off an emotional 61-31 victory over England in the final game before Christmas break.

In that game, Carlisle led 12-6 after one quarter and 28-12 at halftime.

Hailey Thrift led Carlisle with 17 points.

Hancock had 11. Wolfe added 10. Ricks scored seven. City Parker had five. Katie Faucett had four. Audrey Fortner scored three. Gracie Lea and Kita Price had two points each.

The Bison also lost both games of the Goldfish Classic to Lonoke and Pocahontas.

Pocahontas beat Carlisle 66-20. Ben Orton led Carlisle with seven points.

Noah Seidenschwarz had three.

Scoring two each were Devon Buffalo, Kamryn Taylor, Will James, C.J. James and Creed Carter.

The Bison return to action on Jan. 7 at Cutter Morning Star in Hot Springs.

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William Crowder announced his resignation as superintendent of the Hazen School District at the regular meeting of the Hazen School Board held on Monday, December 16, in the high school library.

Crowder, who has worked for the district for three years, was hired after the resignation of Nanette Belford, who also served the district for three years. Crowder stated family reasons for his decision.

His last contract day is June 30, 2020.

Two other resignations were approved by the board. Sarah Tipton, who has been an elementary school paraprofessional for a year and a half, resigned effective December 20th.

She will be continuing her education at the University of Central Arkansas, where she will seek a teaching degree.

Zach Beasley also resigned his positions, also effective December 20 to take an Assistant Baseball Coach and Recruiting Coordinator position at Harding University. He has served as Elementary

PE teacher, head Baseball Coach, and Assistant Football Coach this year.

When asked if Coach Joseph Moseley, who teaches Science in the high school, might be moved to Beasley’s position so that a certified science teacher could be hired, Crowder said that that might be a possibility.

In other business, the board voted to approve the superintendent’s recommendation to accept the bids for four retired school busses, and to approve additional staff stipends for playoff gatekeepers. The board also approved the recommendation to increase the salaries of some school employees as required by the State of Arkansas Minimum Wage Law that will become effective January 1, 2020.

High School Principal Mark Price gave both the elementary and high school principals’ reports, due to the absence of Elementary Principal Tiffany Glover. Literacy night was held at the elementary school with an attendance of 130 parents

and students. Price said that the ACT Aspire testing had been done and that the basketball season had begun. He said that he had attended the band concert, which was very good. He also said that the HUB students were doing well, and some had already finished the program.

At the end of the meeting, board member Mason Sickel asked if there was any money available to cover the Agriculture Department request to build a new greenhouse.

The cost to replace the present greenhouse would be a minimum of $104,000, Sickel said, but it would allow the school to supplement its Plant Science program. Crowder said that the only money available is from the sale of the agriculture building in DeValls Bluff.

The board ended its meeting by going into executive session. No action was taken when the board returned to its regular session, and the meeting ended.

Prairie Piecemakers celebrate Christmas with pincushions

The Prairie Piecemakers show off their Christmas exchange pincushions.

By Lawana Shuck Oak Prairie Fire Station served as the meeting place for the Prairie Piecemakers Christmas party on Monday, December 16.

Those attending were Sue Palsa, Shirley Evants, Alyeen Saunders, Lavada Simpson, Janice Bell, Marie Price, Dawanna Keys, Lawana Shuck, and Eunice Montgomery.

Guests were Suzanne Poston, Barbara Singleton, Candace Carrie, Nell Schafer, and Shea Wilson.

Each year the members decide on an item that they will make for gift exchange at the annual Christmas party.

This year they decided to create pin cushions.

Members scoured magazines, searched online, studied Pinterest boards, and looked through books for ideas. During club meetings they were reminded of the exchange, and credit goes

to Lavada Simpson for being the first member to report completing a pin cushion.

The members explained their methods of creation or the provenance of each pincushion during the gift exchange.

In addition, the tables were decorated with pin cushions belonging to members.

Sue Palsa brought the largest collection with many different styles of pin cushions ranging from the Victorian age to present day.

Lawana Shuck led the group in a snowman drawing game, and Shirley Evants presented

a Christmas craft lesson during which everyone created an ornament using embroidery hoops donated by Marie Price.

The ladies filled a box with food items to be donated to the Prairie County Food Bank.

The next meeting of the Prairie Piecemakers will be January 20 at 1:00 at the Prairie County Fairgrounds.

Anyone interested in becoming a member of this special interest group of Extension Homemakers or who wishes to be a guest is encouraged to attend.

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HIPPY celebrates a Snowman & Santa Christmas party

by Jennie Gates The Hazen HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngster) had their December group meeting at the Hazen Community Building on Tuesday, December 10th at 5:00 p.m.

Sarah Gray and Linda Strohl welcomed the families to the group meeting as they came in. Children colored table cloths, played with sensory bins, and collected take-home craft sheets to explore at home.

Santa Claus

stopped by too! Children wrote letters to Santa, sat in his lap, told him what they wanted and got a candy cane.

David Dunbar took photos.

Dinner was served to everyone by Jennie Gates and Sarah Gray with cupcakes for dessert.

The HIPPY children who attended the group meeting were: Ayla and Max Henderson, Ma'Khyla and Tazaria Palton, Payton Watson, Xander Craig, Eden Weems, Austin Weaver, Preston Edge, Emerie Martin, Kyon Burton,

Aniyah Leonard, Caroline Tiner, Isaac Hall, Easton and Kian Beckhem and Osias Roberts.

The HIPPY Staff would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

HIPPY would like to THANK the City of Hazen for letting us use the Hazen Community Center for our meeting, as well as Santa Clause for taking the time to stop by. HIPPY would like to extend a special thank you to all the parents and children in the HIPPY Program.

2020 Prairie County juror list Judge Thomas Hughes will be holding jury orientation on January 8th at the DeValls Bluff Courthouse at 9:00 a.m. and the Des Arc Courthouse at 10:30 a.m.

Progressive Club swaps ornaments

By Sharolyn Sumner Lois Ann Bryan’s home, dressed up in sparkling Christmas trees and festive decorations, was the setting for Carlisle Progressive Club’s 16th annual “Ornament Swap” and Christmas coffee.

Members covered the gathering table with beautiful packages of well camouflaged ornaments, and the air was filled with the smell of Christmas as each member added their favorite finger food to the buffet table.

President Ann Lenderman conducted a brief business meeting.

Two books were donated to the Carlisle library in December, and two were assigned for January. The “Sweats for Vets” collected will be donated to wounded soldiers being treated in the nearby Veterans’ Hospitals.

Afterward, a fun filled swap began with numbers being passed out to determine who would come away with the most coveted ornament. This year, Dirty Santa made

his first appearance early in the game, prizes were “stolen” to the hilt, and the tussle continued till the last ornament was chosen, a shiny Santa, all decked in green.

Everyone came away with a pretty new ornament, the food was blessed, and the club enjoyed visiting and sharing a wonderful holiday buffet.

The next club meeting will be January 8th at 1:30 at the Carlisle Museum.

Biscoe EHC has season party

By Mitzi Osborne Biscoe Extension Homemakers Club held their annual Christmas party on Monday, December 10 at the Biscoe First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.

Nine members attended: Janice Corpier, Rita Farris, Karen Golden, Juanita Hutchinson, Bernadette Mosby, Mitzi Osborne, Debbie Priest, Gladys Tucker, Ardie Yates and a guest Dell Hill of Hazen.

A brief meeting was held. The roll call was answered with best stocking stuffer ideas. Then secretary Janice Corpier read the minutes, and treasurer Juanita

Hutchinson gave the financial report.

She then read the inspiration based on Isaiah 43:10.

Bernadette Mosby beautifully sang ‘Silent Night’ as a singing Christmas card for us all.

Items of Community Service Project, ‘Sharing Our Blessings’ were discussed: Purchased 40 blankets for cancer patients in UAMS LOVE Box was delivered Contributed 42#s of food for the Food Bank state EHC project and are collecting dimes for it as well (‘One Million Meals One Dime at a Time’) Monetary donation for a local family who lost

their home due to a fire.

15 Operation Christmas Child boxes were delivered to be shipped.

After the business, the party began with Christmas games Christmas Scattegories and Finish my Phrase.

For the gift exchange, members gathered around the Christmas tree. Mitzi Osborne read a poem that had members exchanging gifts.

Next came the delicious potluck lunch and fellowship. Thanks to Ardie Yates for her wonderful tray of assorted homemade candy!

After the meal and cleanup, members dismissed. Members left full and happy!

Hazen blood drive gets 9 donations Arkansas Blood Institute Blood Drive Draws 9 Donations

By Sharon Cagle The Arkansas Blood Institute blood drive on Monday, December 16, 2019 at the Hazen United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall had 9 donations.

Those who donated were: DonnaAlexander Charles Schwede Stacy Bowman JamesGray Belinda Griffin Adam Alexander Kenneth Alexander Betty Juola Christa Tiner The next blood drive is tentative scheduled for

Monday, February 17, 2020 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Hazen United

Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.

The Des Arc and DeValls Bluff courthouses will close at noon on Tuesday December 31st, and will be closed on January 1st for the New Year's Holiday. We will reopen on January 2nd at regular office hours.

Happy New Year!!

JANUARY – APRIL 2020 SOUTHERN DISTRICT Jennifer L. Adams Paul R Adams, Jr. James A. Alberson, Jr. Jason A. Anderson Kenneth E. Anderson Pamela M. Atkins Wanda M. Atkins Carl E. Bonds Kewandra L. Bonds Christina J. Brewer Lisa M. Brooks Anthony P Brown Adrianne H. Campbell Gail Campbell Katrina C. Campbell Nathan M. Campbell Lori A. Carpenter Charles B. Chambers Rudolph J. Chlapecka Carolyn B. Clark Kenneth R. Cohen Mark E. Collins Mary I. Conell Billy J. Cook, Jr. Hayley A. Cooper Vickie L. Cooper Justin L. Crosby Summer D. Degunion Deanne M. Dickson Vicki S. Dodds Blakely A. Donnell Jenifer E. Duck Lisa I Duell Nancy L. Duke Evelyn M. Dunn Debra A. Engelman Thomas J. Evans Sandra K. Felty Kenneth W. Foot Shelia D. Foot Mary E. Foster Valerie G. Foster Victoria J. Foster Roy D. Fricker Johnny M. Graham Kevin W. Graves Tana B. Griffin Karen A. Grubbs Megan G. Hahn Angela D. Hall Barbara H. Hartsell Chase T. Henderson Whitney L. Hill Aishah D. Hussey Cherie L. Hutchens Damieon F. Jackson Kara B. Jarrett Kimberly K. Jones Phyllis L. Jones Ronald M. Jones Dustin W. Jordan Deborah G. Kee Mary A. Kee Diana S. Knowlton Terasha L. Larkin Shelia J. Larkin Neal Tiffeny M. Leonard Joseph T. Lisko Rex Long Deborah F. Luebker Candace N. Marcum Melissa M. Marks Rachel I. Martin

Ann F. Mathis Jonathan A. Mertens Vallois M. Metcalf Leopold M. Mills Lauro Moctezuma Michael D. Mosby, Jr. Donna J. Neil Joyce A. Neil Boyce E. Nicholas Kimberly M. Nielsen Kaleb A. Nobles Donna L. Norman Karen L. Nugent Glen D. Overturf, Jr. Judy M. Penn Kain D. Penn Brandy N. Presley James M. Price Steven D. Price Bliss-Anne Prine Gwendolyn A. Reynolds Carl A. Rogers Sharon L. Sandine Stacy R. Sawyer Kelli P. Scheroeder Stuart L. Seidensticker Brittany L. Sickel Linnie Sickel Cheryl L. Simmons Steward L. Simmons Kiera L. Smith Coy C. Snider Phyllis A. Snider Heather D. Spoon Keith J. Starling Martha J. Starr Bruce H. Strong Debra L. Strong Amy G. Tallent Janelle N. Taylor Terry J. Vail Timothy B. Vail Jeyke W. Walker Mathew A. Wallace Melissa M. White Tyler P. White Babb E. Williams Celeste R. Williams Kelly M. Williams Shirley I. Willis Curtis L. Wilson, Jr. Micaela R. Wine Amanda M. Yarbrough NORTHERN DISTRICT Tanya J. Agnew Wilma R. Aldreidge Retha L. Allred Amelia L. Anderson Cynthia J. Anderson Aaron B. Bell Lexie L. Bell Ryan J. Bell Devin J. Bonds Kristina L. Bordelon Dixie A. Britt Deloris K. Brock Anthony D. Burnett Linda D. Burnett Shalanda D. Bush David E. Butler Samantha N. Cain Haley J. Calhoun William H. Calhoun Kasey L. Carter Christopher M. Cashin Cristy M. Chastain Danny R. Childers Teresa D. Childers Ann Marie Covington Charles A. Crawford Opal L. Crider Jeffery C. Crisel

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