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David Duch, Hazen mayor for 20 years, dies at 62 David Lynn Duch of Hazen, Arkansas passed away peacefully on January 7th, 2020 at the age of 62. He was born in Carlisle, Arkansas on June 26, 1957, the son of the Richard and Charlene Duch. He was proceeded in death by his parents and his brother Ronnie Duch. He spent his entire life in the Hazen area where he developed his love for agriculture and his community. He was fortunate enough to find a way to serve both all of his life. Duch served the city of Hazen for 25 years, 4 years as a council member and 21 years as mayor. During his tenure, he oversaw many progressive improvements to the city. When Duch first took over the mayor’s office in January, 1999, one of his first priorities was to reorganize and update the city’s day-to-day procedures, using the city’s computer system to keep track of finances. He pledged to get citizens involved with city government, and he vowed to pursue all state and federal grant programs that could benefit the city, both of which he did thoughout his 20 years as mayor. Some examples of grants that his administration received helped to make improvements to Hazen’s utility system, community center, and
streets. His administration also wrote and received grants to build a daycare center which became today’s senior citizens’ center, the walking trail through the city park, and airport runway lights, just to name a few. Duch was also an pilot. His love of flying started at a young age, flying solo for the first time at the age of 16. David became the manager of the Stuttgart airport at the age of 19. He was also a flight instructor, teaching countless members of this community how to fly over his lifetime. In 1978, Jerry Fisher gave Duch his first opportunity towards his dream of becoming a crop duster, and he was forever grateful. Then in 1979, he started flying for Don Whitaker at the Hazen airport. David and his brother-in-law, Randy Booe, bought the business in 1980, and B & D Flying Service was born. Over the next 40 years, David operated a flying service out of the Hazen airport serving Prairie County and the surrounding areas. He was the first ag pilot in the county to have an Air Tractor, which was an airplane that eliminated the need for flaggers, and revolutionized the crop dusting industry. David was a member of the Arkansas Agriculture Aviation Association, serving in every office on the board
of directors, including presiding as president for 2 years. He served on the safety council for FAA. Besides being an ag pilot, David was involved in a charter air service, where he served as chief pilot and director of operations. As a charter pilot, one of his most gratifying experiences was transporting transplant organs for Arkansas Regional Organ Recovery Agency. In his flying career, he
logged over 25,000 hours. David loved the Lord and was a lifelong member of the Catholic Church. He served as head of Parish Council at St. Rose Catholic Church in Carlisle, Arkansas. David married the love of his life, Jeri Ruth Booe, in July of 1978. They were blessed with 2 daughters, Amber Thomas (Jason) and Cara Hollingshead (Davie). They have 5 grandchil-
dren, Jalynn, Jaycee, Jace, Duke and Savannah who were adored by their Granddaddy. David is survived by his brother Dwight Duch (LeaAnn) and his nephew Blake and niece Logan as well as a host of loving family and friends. David was loved by so many, as was evidenced by the number of people who came to visit him while he was in the hospital. David was a generous man; most of time he gave anonymously. He will be missed terribly by his family, his friends and his community. The family would like to thank Dr. Shafizadeh, Cara Petrus, Hazen First Responders, and the Hazen Police Department. Visitation was at the Hazen Community Center at 906 East Front Street in Hazen on Wednesday, January 8th, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Rosary followed. The funeral service was Thursday, January 9th at 10:00 am at St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Slovak, Arkansas. Burial was at the Hazen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Saint Cyril Methodius Catholic Church 1852 Highway 86 W Stuttgart, AR 72160 or the Hazen Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen.
Monday January 20 Martin Luther King Day City offices and County Courthouses will be closed.
Tuesday January 21 PC Master Gardeners Meeting 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m. BancorpSouth
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Eagle Eye Archery members take top spots... Cache Flanagan (left) placed first and Walker Harris (center) placed second in the boys’ category, and Adysen Johnston (right) placed 2nd in the girls’ category at a contest held against Maumelle last Saturday, January 11, at the Des Arc Elementary School gym. Coach Francine Petrus Dickson is pictured with the metal winners. They are also coached by Paul Dickson (not pictured.)
DeValls Bluff City Council holds first meeting of new year By Lisa Mills DeValls Bluff City Council held their first meeting of 2020 on January 9th. Present at the meeting were Mayor Brooks Castleberry, Treasurer/Recorder Pam DelGiorno and Aldermen Raymond Watson, Richard Henry, Carol Griffin, Marie Flanagan, Alice Metcalf and Shirley Goff. Motions were passed to amend the 2019 budget as required and to adopt the 2020 budget as presented. A motion was
also passed to maintain the property lease with MFA and not sell the property. City Attorney Mike Stuart reported that the second owner of the "Thompson" property has signed over his interest and as soon as he receives the paperwork the city will have clear ownership. Fire Chief Doyne Martin reported 4 grass fires, 3 EMS calls, 3 Public Assist calls, 1 auto accident and 2 meetings. Animal Control reported
2 dogs picked up. One was sent to a rescue organization and one was returned to the owner with a citation issued. No Police report was available.
Alderman Shirley Goff mentioned that there are still numerous loose dogs everyday not being picked up, and she feels like the dog catcher needs to patrol more during the
day. Alderman Marie Flanagan asked if the council might need to consider advertising for a new dog catcher. No action was taken on the matter.
Soap making class at the LWR museum Lower White River Museum State Park in Des Arc is offering a soap making workshop on Saturday, February 8 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Learn the art and science of making lye soap using the cold-process method, and try some new recipes.
Please dress appropriately as some materials are caustic and can burn. Must be at least 16 years old to attend. For more information or to register, contact the museum at: (870) 2563711 or lowerwhiterivermuseum@arkansas.com.
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Bernice Catherine Clark McGovern Bernice Catherine Clark McGovern, 95, of Des Arc died Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Des Arc Nursing and Rehab. She was b o r n August 30, 1924 in Griffithville, Arkansas to James P. and Mamie (Shidler) Matthews. Mrs. Bernice married Hermon Clark October 4, 1941. Survivors include four daughters, Louise Merrell, Mamie Barnett, Velma Weatherley, Helen Myers, four grandsons, Curtis Mansfield, David Carter, Kelly Whittaker, Clinton Smith, four granddaughters, Bernice Mansfield, Shelia McCormick, Pamela Reed, Wanda Stewart, three great grandsons, Brent Mansfield, Jerry Jordon, Clint Stewart, six great granddaughters, Alex Mansfield, Carter Newberry, Laci Cunningham, Morgan Whittaker, Delilah Smith, Carly Stewart, three great great granddaughters, Brailey Mansfield, Jaiden Mansfield, Bryley Whittaker, one great great grandson, Evan Don Scott, one brother, Benny Matthews. She was preceded in death her parents, her first husband, Hermon Clark, her second husband, Orlen McGovern, one
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grandson, James Mansfield. Visitation was 2:30 PM Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Garth Funeral Home Chapel with funeral services immediately following at 3:00 PM. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery by Garth Funeral Home. Bro. Mike Crider officiating. Pallbearers were, Curtis Mansfield, David Carter, Kelly Whittaker, Truman Weatherley, Clinton Smith. www.garthfuneralhome.com.
Roy M. Greenwalt Roy M. Greenwalt, 89, of Hazen, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020. Roy was a member of the Center P o i n t Missionary Baptist Church, a farmer, and a volunteer member of the Sheriff’s patrol for 33 years. He was preceded in death by his son, Doug; his parents, Charles and Ruby Greenwalt; two brothers, Morris and Harold Greenwalt and a sister, Velma Holmes. Roy is survived by his wife of 62 years, Leda Slaughter Greenwalt; two brothers, Dale and Dorris Greenwalt; two sisters, Joyce Taylor and Dorothy Fisher and several nieces and nephews and friends. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen. Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at the Center Point Missionary Baptist Church in Hazen. Burial will be in the Center Point Cemetery.
Hazen Cemetery Donations In Memory of: John & Marion Simmons BY; Ronnie & Kathy Simmons In Memory of: Vernon & Garnez Simmons By: Ronnie & Kathy Simmons In Memory of: Larry Swaim By: Donald & Dorothy Holmes
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by Sharolyn Sumner The Carlisle Progressive Club met at the Carlisle Museum January 8th. Ann President Lenderman conducted the business meeting, and reported that the club had placed a book in Nancy of memory Gregory on the Carlisle Library memorial shelf. Teresa Mallett and Mary Lois Moran will donate January library books.
Carolyn Flynn was elected treasurer for the remainder of the year. After the business meeting, members shared their favorite Christmas memories over Italian Cream Cheese Cake and coffee prepared by hostesses Ann Davis and Margaret Ann Bethel. Emphasis for the meeting was public issues, and members prepared 24 welcome bags for children who come through the
Wade Knox Children’s in Center Advocacy Lonoke. The bags, filled with items a child can call his/her own, will aid the center in providing a environchild-friendly ment for the children who often arrive with nothing. The center, a non-profit organization that conducts joint forensic interviews and makes team decisions about the investigation, treatment, management, and prosecution
of child abuse cases, serves 3-18 years old in Lonoke and Southern Prairie Counties. It is one of a very few centers in the state that is Nationally Accredited by the National Children's Alliance in Washington, D.C. The club’s February 12th meeting will be at 1:30 in the Carlisle Museum. Alumni Members, remember to wear your black and gold.
Hazen High announces fall honor rolls Hazen High School Honor Roll 2nd Nine Weeks 7th grade *Rileigh Barnhill, Alexis Dulany, Pheonix Ervin, Joseph Hurley, Mattison Jernigan, *Carson Kee, Karly Kindard, Forest Lawless, Makayla McCray, Chloe Rose, *Ethan Simmons, *Kendall Sisemore, Jameion Stigall, and Brance Williams. 8th grade *Brandon Addison, Nash Arnett, *Austyn Booth, *Savannah Glover, Taylor Griffin, Abby Hopkins, Faith Johnson, Arianna Pabon, Zarrish Roginson, Shanerika Roland, Joshus RomeroDawson, Kaycie Seely, and Karizma Sullivan. 9th grade *Grace Addison, *Isabella Bilbruck, *Lane Harper, Mahogany Hawkins, Collin Kee, *Luke King, Jagur Morgan, Miguel Pabon, Daja Pargo, *Natalie Robinson, *Ivan Rodriguez, Lacey Rogers
Thank You The family of Sam Tipton would like to thank the Community of Hazen for their outpouring love. The calls, cards, food, and visits during the loss of my son were very much appreciated. I love you all. Jerry Aycock and family
,Layton Rogers, *Griffin Shultz, Sakeva Washington, and *Brooke Weems . 10th grade Wes Clayton, Faithe Hussey, Cheney Ideker, Kelsey Kinard, Wes Lock, Mary Katherine Perry, Gabe Pfleger ,Yonatan RomeroDawson, Whitney Sayger, Rosalie Shuck, Laney Shultz, *Hailey Smith, *Cayden Stallings, and Sidnee Steeland. 11th grade Aruza Askarova, Emily Foot, Mia Hupe, Alesha Larkin, Ana Moreira, Rebecca Munnerlyn, and Delila Smith. 12th grade Madelyn Bokker, Edward Brooks, Deangelo Buchanan, Dicory Campbell, Madalynn Duncan, *Easton Glover, *Tana Griffin, *Josh Hambrick, Shykeem Harris, Stormie Horkey, Lesha Larkin, *Brayden Lock, Gunnar Lott, Randa Mauk, Larry McGee Jr., Carter Mealler, Destiny Morris, Lexi Nicholas, Kaleb Riddick, Jocelyn RomeroDawson, Eddie Ross, Erin Siems, Blayne Toll , and *Christin Young.
Hazen High School Honor Roll 1st Semester 7th grade Alexis Dulany, Joseph Hurley, Mattison Jernigan, *Carson Kee, Karly Kinard, Makayla McCray, Chloe Rose, *Ethan Simmons, Kendall Sisemore, Jameion Stigall, and *Brance Williams. 8th grade Brandon Addison, Nash Arnett, *Austyn Booth, *Savannah Glover, Taylor Griffin, Colton Holloway, Abby Hopkins, Faith Johnson, Arianna Pabon, Mattie Perry, Zarriah Robinson, Shanerika Roland, Joshua RomeroDawson, Kaycie Seely, Karizma Sullivan, and Brandon Vaughn. 9th grade *Grace Addison, *Isabella Bilbruck, Robert Brennan, *Lane Harper, Mahogany Hawkins, Collin Kee, *Luke King, Miguel Pabon, Daja Pargo, *Natalie Robinson ,*Ivan Rodriguez, Lacey Rogers, Layton Rogers, *Griffin Shultz, Shakeva Washington, and *Brooke Weems.
10th grade Wes Clayton, Larry Craig, Faithe Hussey, Cheney Ideker, Chloe Jackson, Kelsey Kinard, Lyndsay Lawman, West Lock, Beyonc’e Pargo, Mary Katherine Perry, Gabe Pfleger, Yonatan Romero-Dawson, Whitney Sayger, Laney Shultz, *Hailey Smith, Cayden Stallings, Sidnee Steeland, and Delaney Wilkerson. 11th grade *Aruza Askarova, Emily Foot, Jaida Hollingshead, *Mia Hupe, Alesha Larkin, Ana Moreira , and *Rebecca Munnerlyn. 12th grade Madelyn Bokker, Edward Brooks, Dicory Campbell, Madalynn Duncan, *Easton Glover, *Tana Griffin, *Josh Hambrick, Shykeem Harris, Stormie Horkey, *Josh Hambrick, Iesha Larkin, *Brayden Lock, Gunnar Lott, Randa Mauk, Larry McGee Jr., Carter Mealler, Lexi Nicholas, Tarrell Penn, Kaleb Riddick, Jocelyn Romero-Dawson, Eddie Ross, Trey Thompson, Blayne Toll, Erin Siems, and *Christin Young. *Denotes all A's
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James “Super Chikan” Johnson to perform at GPC James “Super Chikan” Johnson of Clarksdale, Mississippi will perform at the Grand Prairie Center on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 7 p.m. with his band. Tickets are $25.00 on sale at the Grand Prairie Center Box office located at 2807 Highway 165 South, on the campus of Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas-Stuttgart, online at www.pccua.edu/GPC or by calling 870-673-4201, Ext. 1895. Johnson is an internationally known blues musician. His first musical efforts came through building and playing a diddly bo, a one string instrument popular among Delta blues musicians. By the time he was in his early 20s, he was playing bass in local clubs with his uncle Big Jack Johnson. Johnson went on to play bass and guitar for a number of Delta blues bandleaders, including Frank Frost, Ernest Roy, Sr., Sam Carr, and Wesley Jefferson. Johnson’s first record captivated the critics and blues audiences, earning
James “Super Chiken” Johnson him awards for Best Blues Album and Best Debut Album from the 1998 Living Blues Magazine Awards. Since the success of his first record, Johnson has been busy performing solo and with his band, The Fighting Cocks, at festivals and clubs throughout the U.S. and Europe. He has also continued to release recordings at a steady pace. His most recent CD, Chikan Supe, was released in 2005 on Clarksdale, Mississippi’s Knockdown South Records. Johnson remains dedicated to his home region
and state. He still performs in Clarksdale clubs on a regular basis and is a constant presence at music festivals around Mississippi. In 2004, he was a recipient of Mississippi’s Governors Award for Excellence in the Arts. In 2006, he was a featured performer for the Library of Congress's "Homegrown" series and also performed at the Kennedy Center as part of their Millennium Stage series. Grand Prairie Center is owned and operated by Phillips Community College of the University of ArkansasStuttgart.
Free Chris Jones poetry workshops to be held at ASC Author Chris James will lead free poetry workshops Saturday, Jan. 25, and Saturday, Feb. 22, from 1-3 p.m., at The Arts & Science Center, 701 S. Main St. in Pine Bluff. These workshops are open to the public. James, a TEDx speaker, is a member of the Foreign Tongues poetry slam team who won second place in 2014’s
Southern Fried Poetry Slam, the world’s secondlargest poetry competition. An avid educator, James has taught hundreds of students in Arkansas. This program is made possible in part by a grant from the Arkansas Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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safe when the items are used as directed but can be hazardous if disposed of in household trash and compacted at landfills. There are 19 Regional Solid Waste Management Districts across the state. Representatives from several of those districts testified to members of the committee about their ewaste recycling efforts. In that testimony, we learned that e-waste represents 2% of America's trash in landfills, but it equals 70% of overall toxic waste. We also learned that only 12.5% of e-waste is currently recycled. An estimated 6,000 tons of e-waste in 2018 were collected and processed in Arkansas. Recycling one million laptops saves the energy equivalent to the electricity used by more than 3,500 US homes in a year. For every million cell phones we recycle, 35 thousand pounds of cop-
per, 772 pounds of silver, and 75 pounds of gold can be recovered. For all the benefits of recycling electronics, collection efforts can be costly. And with Arkansans disposing more each year it is an issue that demands our attention. While the legislature continues to study ways to address e-waste collection efforts, there are things all of us can do to reduce the amount of products we discard. Proper maintenance of electronics can extend their usefulness. And before discarding, consider selling or donating your used device. Many Arkansas communities offer electronic waste collection centers or events. We posted a link to find an e-waste collection center in your area on our website www.arkansashouse.org.
State Capitol Week in Review From Senator Jonathan Dismang
LITTLE ROCK – Over the past decade, greater numbers of Arkansas children have been diagnosed with disabilities that require them to receive education. Consequently, Arkansas public schools are spending greater amounts of money on special education. Last year there were almost 64,000 students with a diagnosed disability in Arkansas public schools. That is 13.4 percent of the state’s total student enrollment. Arkansas school districts spent $458 million on special education services, or about $7,382 per pupil with a disability. In the 2012-2013 school year, Arkansas schools spent $412 million on special education for 54,000 students. Those are the specific costs of services, and don’t include costs that schools incur to educate all students, such as utilities and administrative salaries. Last year the equivalent of 3,788 full time employees worked as special education teachers in
Arkansas. Schools get revenue from local, state and federal sources. The state provides funding for an average of 29 special education teachers for every 500 students enrolled in the district. There are 12 categories of disability used to determine a student’s eligibility for special education. They include autism, vision and hearing impairment, speech language impairment, traumatic brain injury, intellectual disability and emotional disturbance. There is a category titled specific learning disability that includes dyslexia and developmental aphasia. It represents the largest category of disability, and applies to 31 percent of the students in special education. About 25 percent have a speech language impairment, about 12 percent have intellectual disabilities and about 8 percent receive special education services because they are on the autism spectrum. Except for the category of children with multiple disabilities, all other cate-
gories have s h o w n increases, with autism growing the most over the past few years. The number of students diagnosed with autism has gone up 55 percent since 2013. The increase is attributable to an increased awareness among educators and others of the characteristics of autism. The growth in children diagnosed with dyslexia has followed a similar trend. In 2014, for example, 957 students received therapy for dyslexia. In 2014 only 89 school districts and one charter school reported results from screening for dyslexia. Last year, 251 school districts and charter schools screened for dyslexia and more than 23,000 children received therapy. Act 1294 of 2013 required districts to screen every student in kindergarten through second grade for dyslexia. Just like all other students, children with disabilities must take standardized tests like the ACT Aspire. Last year 12.2 percent of students with disabilities scored at the “ready” or “exceeding” level in math. That compared to 52.5 percent of students without disabilities. Last year legislators worked on changes to a category of special education known as high-cost or catastrophic occurrences. They happen when services for an individual student are extraordinarily higher than what is regularly provided in state funding categories. In the 2019 regular session, the legislature approved Act 877 to appropriate $13.2 million for special education highcost occurrences.
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Grand Prairie Quilt Society meets to discuss upcoming events by Marsha Heien The Grand Prairie Quilt Society met January 8, 2020, for their Sit 'n Sew at the First Christian Church fellowship hall, Stuttgart, with 9 members present. Glenda opened the meeting with the thought for the day, "You know you are a quilter when you ask your children if they want their sandwiches cut in half-square triangles or quarter-square triangles." Happy Birthday greetings were extended to Betty. She was pleasantly surprised when everyone sang "Happy Birthday" to her. The December minutes and treasurer's reports were given. Annual dues for 2020 are $10.00. Several upcoming events at the Lower White River State Park were announced: January 11, Weaving; February 8, Soap-making; March 14, Yo-Yo Quilt; June 13, Bread basket. Call Monica at 870-256-3711 to register. We currently have 6 registered for Country Quilt Camp VI on June 47, 2020 at Crossheirs Retreat Center in Humphrey. Registration is still open. Glenda gave a summary of the quilt society's 2019 projects: 20 lap robes were made for both Crestpark in Stuttgart and DeWitt; Breast
Show and Share: Glenda's Bow tie quilt, small tote bags, Betty's 9-patch quilt top, and Marsha's sewing basket. Cancer treatment pillows were made for UAMS; Teaching dolls were made for Arkansas Childrens' Hospital; Items were made for CWF's Christmas Bazaar at the church; beans were donated to ICCM; and a field trip was taken to the Pine Bluff Art Center to see the Eviction quilts. Old Business: Guidelines were discussed for the society concerning memorials. Winnie made a motion to do memorial for members and/or their spouses. Betty seconded and motion carried. Eunice made a motion to donate $100.00 to the church for office expenses and utilities. Winnie seconded and motion carried. Projects for 2020 were
discussed. Plans were made for a presentation by the Restoration of Hope director at a future date. The business meeting adjourned with everyone getting busy with their projects. Eunice brought many lovely pieces of fabric for the members to take home. Many treasures were found and new projects planned. Show and Share: Glenda had many cute, small tote bags she made for the Xmas shoe boxes; also a Bowtie quilt for the Hope Resource Center in Pine Bluff. Marsha showed a covered sewing basket. Betty had a nine-patch quilt top. Jeannie showed a lovely lap quilt
top she bought at the bazaar. We are looking forward to seeing the fin-
Winnie’s log cabin quilt.
GFWC Elsie McCain meet January 9th By Chris Weems “Almost every day there is an article or more of incidents of Domestic Violence in the newspaper or on the news. Articles are mostly about physical violence to any and all ages,” Chris Weems, Domestiv Violence department chairman stated in her lesspn at the GFWC Elsie McCain Club meeting Thursday nught, January 9, at Murry’s restaurant. But the violence against children that may have
the most damaging is emotional violence. A parent or other adult telling a child that she/he is worthless or no good can stay with the person for the rest of her/his life,” a report in the GFWC Club manual said. “Putting the child to bed without a meal or letting her/him take a bath as punishment is damaging to the physical and emotional part of the child”, she said. There are so many types of abuse besides physical that we
need to know about and watch for in dealing with children that have behavioral problems,” she said. “And there are the problems of elder abuse, dating abuse, depriving the other spouse of money that cause isues in the family. Clubs and organizations can help with shelters to provide relief for the victims. Education on recognizing Domestic Violence and reporting it to the proper authorities is also something that individuals can do.”
Legal Notice IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PRAIRIE COUNTY, ARKANSAS PROBATE DIVISION – 3RD DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF NO. 59NPR-19-17 WILLIE LAVERNE STEVENS, DECEASED NOTICE LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 18061 Stevens Lane, Griffithville, Arkansas 72060 DATE OF DEATH: October 7, 2019 The undersigned was appointed Administrator of the estate of the above decedent on the 25th day of November, 2019 All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, properly verified, to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate.
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ished quilt. Glenda surprised everyone with a delicious
lunch of White Bean soup and cornbread for everyone to enjoy. After lunch work resumed and nothing was heard but the whirr of sewing machines and the snip-snip of scissors. Marsha finished a baby blanket for the Hope Resource Center; Jeannie sorted fabric; Winnie worked on the border of her Log Cabin quilt top; Maeola worked on her Shopkins quilt top; Eunice pieced several Log Cabin blocks; Glenda finished a baby quilt top for the Hope Center; Betty hand-quilted a Pink and White quilt. The next meeting will be February 12 at the First Christian Church fellowship hall. Come join us.
The club begin with current events and the routine business. The president started on the annual reports with explaining a couple of the “Seven Grand Initiatives” that the National presidents wants a report on, besides the regular reports. Members were surprised to see how many of the “Initiatives” that have been done during the year. There were at least six dozen pairs of shoes donated for “Soles 4 Souls”. Members were reminded that the Operation Smile items will be collected soon. The next meeting eill be Thursday, January 23, at Murry’s Restaurant, with Meg Miller, lesson leader.
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Lady Bison chalk up two wins By Mark Buffalo After a disappointing two-and-out performance in the Goldfish Classic, the Carlisle Lady Bison got back on track. The Lady Bison improved to 9-7 overall and 5-1 in 2A-5 South play with big wins over Cutter Morning Star and Maumelle Charter on the road last week. Carlisle beat Cutter Morning Star 39-24 on Jan. 7 and Maumelle Charter 48-15 on Friday. Against Cutter, Carlisle led 12-4 after one quarter but the Lady Eagles pulled to within seven at 14-7 with six minutes left in the first half. Carlisle didn’t let that last as the Lady Bison led 19-11 at halftime. Carlisle pushed its lead to 25-11 with 4 minutes left in the third quarter. Cutter cut the deficit to 27-19 with a minute left in the third but the Lady Bison led 29-19 heading into the fourth quarter. Carlisle pushed its lead to 15 points at 37-22 with three minutes left. DeShaye Ricks led Carlisle with 18 points. Hailey Thrift had 13. Audrey Fortner had three. Scoring two each were Shelby Hancock and Josie Fortner. Leigh Ann Wolfe added a free throw. In the win over
Tournament winners... The Des Arc Junior Lady Eagles came in first in a tournament held in Bradford on January 11, beating Lonoke 57-37.
Carlisle’s Kate Faucett attempts a shot in the lane against Maumelle Charter on Friday. Maumelle Charter, Carlisle led 14-0 after one quarter and 29-8 at halftime. Ricks led Carlisle with 18 points. Wolfe, Hancock and Mackenzie Raper had six points each. Kate Faucett had five. Caty Parker had three. Josie Fortner and Thrift had two points each. Carlisle coach Jonathan Buffalo was proud of his team’s performances last week.
“We bounced back and refocuses on goals in the conference,” Buffalo said. “We were able to go on the board to beat a good team in Cutter. We were able to force them to play our style of game. We also jumped out on Maumelle Charger and our bench was able to get some valuable playing time. “Defensively, we are starting to click with our fundamentals and schemes.”
Carlisle school superintendent thanks school board for service The Carlisle School District joins districts across the state to celebrate School Board Member Recognition Month in January. More than 1500 Arkansas school board members are being honored for their service and dedication to public education. “Our board members assume a crucial role in representing our students and advocating for public education,” said Superintendent Brad Horn. “We are very proud of our members, and Arkansas School Board Recognition Month is a great time to recognize them and celebrate their
policy for their respective districts. Under state law, they are empowered to hire and evaluate the superintendent, oversee district finances, approve the budget, and determine the vision and mission of the district. School boards must also approve the curriculum and ensure the district maintains adequate facilities for teaching and learning. In addition to their board duties, state law requires Arkansas school board members to earn a minimum of six hours of professional development each year in areas related to their role and responsibilities.
accomplishments.” The members serving on the Carlisle School Board are Bryan Oliger, CJ Parker, Debbie Reid, Adam Ellis, Jereme Carter, Cliff Schafer and Whitney Jones. Carlisle School District employees and students honored the school board members at the January 13th regularly scheduled board meeting with a special meal and cards. Each members was also given a personalized certificate for their dedication to the students and community of Carlisle. As publicly elected school leaders, Arkansas school board members set
Mid-Delta is now accepting applications for assistance
Blayne Toll named Hampton award winner... Congratulations to Blayne Toll for being named the Dan Hampton Award winner from the Little Rock Touchdown Club on Thursday, January 9, 2020. He is pictured with his mother and father, Tabitha and George Toll. Big times areahead for Blayne, who will be playing Arkansas Razorback football this year.
DHS seeking 60 plus year old Arkansans for delegates The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services (DAABHS) and the Arkansas Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) are seeking Arkansans who are at least 60 years old to serve as delegates to the 22nd Biennial Silver Haired Legislative Session taking place Aug. 26-27. Volunteer delegates will serve as legislators in this non-partisan session by writing, debating, and voting on bills addressing issues critical to aging Arkansans. A report of the concerns and bills written will be submitted to the State Legislature and could serve as the
WE NEED YOU! The Prairie/ Arkansas Literacy Council is looking for volunteers and students in the Hazen, Des Arc, Lonoke, Cabot, and Stuttgart areas.
foundation for bills passed by the Legislature during the next regular session. Organizers are seeking one delegate from each county in Arkansas. Anyone who is interested in becoming a delegate should contact the Area Agency on Aging in their county or DAABHS at the phone number below. County candidates are required to get at least 25 signatures on a qualifying petition, which they can get from the AAAs or at the web address below. The petition must be submited to their Area Agency on Aging by Feb. 14. Delegates will get training on topics such as the legislative process, how to write bills, and how a bill becomes a law.
The Silver Haired Legislative Session has been conducted biennially since its creation by a 1977 General Assembly resolution sponsored by Rep. B. G. Hendrix and the late Rep. W. F. “Bill” Foster. It is one of at least 28 such sessions held throughout the country to give senior citizens a chance to participate in the legislative process. For more information, contact Ronda Gilbert at 501-320-6573, or your local Area Agency on Aging. You also may access information on the DAABHS website at https://humanservices.ark ansas.gov/aboutdhs/daabhs/shl-2020.
On Tuesday, January 21, 2020, Mid-Delta Community Services, Inc. will be accepting Applications for the 2020 WINTER REGULAR Home Energy Assistance Program in Phillips, Lee, Monroe and Prairie Counties until funds are depleted. These funds will assist eligible residents with payment on their home Heating Source Only. Applicants must apply in person and bring the following documents that apply to the Previous Month: Name, Age, Birthdate, SSN of ALL household members; A printed copy of both gas and electric bill (If statement is sent to your phone, print out from phone before coming to center); proof of income from prior month (check stubs showing PAY DATE
Eligible applicants should allow (35 days) for processing and payment to the utility company. Payments may not cover an entire month’s bill and will not stop shut-offs or disconnect service. Applicants must continue paying their heating source in the usual manner to avoid a crisis situation. Applications will be processed on a first comefirst serve basis. Applicants can apply at the Community Center located below in their county area:
not pay period), SSI, SSA Award Letter, U n e m p l o y m e n t Statement, Retirement, VA Pension, TEA, Alimony, Utility Allowance, and Child Support Income. ID or any document which establishes identity: Driver’s License, Voter Registration Card, Medical ID, Pay Stubs, Birth Certificate. The Regular Home Energy Assistance Program will assist lowincome eligible households with home heating related expenses. The benefit amount is a onetime payment based on household income and size and is sent directly to the energy supplier on behalf of the applicant. All applicants will receive notification, in writing, if application has been approved or denied.
PRAIRIE COUNTY DeValls Bluff Community Center Sycamore & Ash Streets DeValls Bluff, AR (870) 998-2005 Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
U of A pruning workshop On Thursday, Feb. 27, the University of Arkansas Fruit Research Station in Clarksville will be hosting a pruning workshop. In this workshop, attendees will learn about the principles of pruning with hands-on demonstrations in blueberries, blackberries,
call 479-754-2406 to preregister, or for further information. There will be a $10.00 charge collected on the day of the event for the workshop. Cash only. (University employees and students are free) The location for the event is 1749 State Hwy 818, Clarksville, AR.
grapes, peaches, and pecans. Registration will begin at 12:45 p.m. with the workshop starting at 1:15 p.m. and ending at 4:00 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Please email Katie Hanshaw at Khanshaw@uark.edu or
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