HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! 2024 - the year in review
January
The new Dollar General Market opens in Carlisle.
Snow covers the Grand Prairie, with below freezing temperatures for a week causing broken pipes, wrecks, and closed businesses.
February
St. Rose Catholic Church celebrates Mardi Gras 2024.
Tollville Volunteer Fire Department holds Turkey Fry.
Slovak celebrates its 9th annual Heritage Day with the presentation of a new book about Slovak immigrants by Global Slovakia.
March
Lady Bison play in Gulf Shores, AL tourna-
ment. The Arkansas Primary Election is held on March 5th with Joe Biden coming in as the top presidential candidate for the Democrats and Donald Trump leading the pack for the Republicans. Hazen High School Sophomores hold annual auction.
April
occurred on Monday, April 8, just after 1:00 p.m.
May
Lady Bison are named the top seed in the 2ANorth region tournament. Prairie County 4Hers begin their first annual poultry chain project. Des Arc High hosts an opioid abuse roundtable. HHS student Michael Bowman earns first place at the Arkansas Governor’s Quiz Bowl Junior High All-Star tournament. Hazen Booster Club holds athletic banquet.
Prairie County sees a rare aurora borealis (Northern Lights) display during the weekend of May 11th. Hazen holds two Memorial Day events, the second in the evening with a fireworks display and a downtown concert. Slovak crops are damaged by a major hailstorm May 24th.
June
The City of Hazen holds its 21st annual Mammoth Pond fishing derby. Center Point
Missionary Baptist Church celebrates its 150th year. The Hazen School Board hears plans for a millage increase request. The Hazen City Council hears plans for a medical marijuana dispensary at I-40. Ashley Golleher replaces Larry Flynn on the Carlisle City Council. The Hazen
Public Library treats kids to “A Day at the Circus.”
July
The Des Arc Chamber of Commerce sponsored “Stars and Stripes on the White River” on
DeValls Bluff accepts water plant project bid. Des Arc Elementary students win awards in the “Battle of the Books” competition. HHS holds Jr./Sr. Prom at Grandview. Central
Des Arc Public Library hosts “Foam Day” for local children.
August
HHS 2020 graduate Blayne Toll is featured in Hooten’s Arkansas Football Magazine. Hamilton United Methodist Church celebrates its 112th anniversary. Murry’s
Restaurant is honored during Arkansas Catfish Month. The Stevie and Alison Kee family are celebrated as Prairie County’s 2024 Farm Family of the Year. Des Arc celebrates D3 mural. Andrew
Silverman takes over the Carlisle City Council position left vacant by Todd Turner. American World War II aviators are honored in a 80th anniversary service held in Lammerville, France. Hazen native Joe Skarda is one of the airmen honored.
September
The Prairie County Fair begins with a talent contest and beauty pageant. The Carlisle Bison are ranked #1 after defeating the topranked Junction city Dragons 41-20. White River Energetics expands its Des Arc facility. The Prairie County Quorum Court hears a presentation on the building of a solar farm in Des Arc by Silicon Ranch. Prairie County holds its Fair
Parade down mainstreet in Des Arc. DAHS wins the Prairie County Pantry Pileup competition. Lois Raborn and
Marvin Reid are announced as the 2024 honorary Carlisle High School alumni. Prairie County fair exhibits are a big hit, along with a
family fun day, a gospel night and fish fry, a demolition derby, and lots of farm animals.
October The Hazen School District holds public meetings to promote an
Frap’s,
July 6, with live music and fireworks. DeValls Bluff places a 1% sales tax on the Novembr ballot. Bison 16 and under Babe Ruth baseball team finish the season as state runner-up. Jim Featherston, DAHS coach, is inducted into the Arkansas Officials Hall of Fame. Carlisle holds “Zip Code Day” on 7/20/24 (72024). Local and state police officers are in a four hour standoff in DeValls Bluff with a Little Rock fugitive.
increase in the district’s millage rate. Hazen and Carlisle High Schools celebrate homecoming. The Grand Prairie DAR celebrates Constitution Week. Carlisle Mayor Ray Glover submits a letter of resignation to the Carlisle City Council. Hazen hold its 46th annual Rice
Festival and presents the first annual Randy Joe Skarda Parade. Des Arc High School celebrates its homecoming. Comet Tsuchinshan pays a visit during the
week of October 14 making 2024 a year of three rare astronomical phenomena. The Des Arc Chamber of Commerce welcomes
Sandra Mae White Wyatt
Sandra Mae White Wyatt, age 86 of Des Arc, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Savoir on Monday, December 23, 2024 at Unity Health in Searcy with her family by her side.
always known for making snickerdoodle cookies for her family along with many other delicious pies and cakes.
Sandra was born to A.M. and Uriah White on July 23, 1938 in Des Arc, AR. She was educated in the Des Arc School System where she graduated with the Class Of 1956. She attended nursing school in Little Rock briefly and also Draughn’s School of Business in Little Rock.
She married the love of her life, James H. Wyatt on September 14, 1958. They lived and worked in Little Rock for a few years before moving back home to Des Arc.
In 1960, James and Sandra started their own business, James Service Shop, a small engine sales and repair shop. Sandra worked alongside James every step of the way. Together they built James Service Shop into a well known and reputable business that served Des Arc and surrounding areas. Sandra and James retired in 1995. After retirement, Sandra enjoyed attending all her grandchildren’s ballgames and activities. Sandra also could be found in her yard tending to her many flowers. She was
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Sandra was very active in her church, Des Arc First United Methodist, and could be found there anytime the doors were open. She sang in the choir, was active in the United Methodist Women, and served on many committees.
James and Sandra were married for 66 years. Their love and devotion to each other was a true testament to what a marriage should be.
Sandra was a perfect example of a Godly wife, mother, and grandmother who loved her family deeply.
Sandra is survived by her husband, James Wyatt, of Des Arc. Two daughters, Tracy (Don) Harvey of Des Arc and Jamie (Mike) Henley of Beebe. Four grandchildren: Peyton (Ashley) Harvey of Searcy, Megan (Charles) Churchwell of Searcy, Natalie (Brody) Welcher of El Paso, and Abigail Henley of Beebe. She has four great-grandchildren: Kennedy, Hudson, Parker, Noah, and a great-grandson, Beau, due in March.
Sandra is also survived by one sister-in-law, Leta Garrett of Conway. She was preceded in death by her parents, and two great-grandsons Carter and Grant.
Visitation was held at Garth Funeral Home on Thursday, December 26 from 5 to 7 pm The celebration of life was held at Des Arc First United Methodist Church on Friday, December 27 at 11 am with Rev. Jaimie Alexander and Rev. Melissa Maskell presiding. Interment followed at Lakeside Cemetery in Des Arc.
James Alvin Fisher
passed away at the age of 79 at Harris Hospital in Ft. Worth, with his family by his side.
James leaves behind two sons and their wives, Jeffrey (Amy) Fisher, Adam (Trevette) Fisher, two grandson Zak and Weston Fisher and one granddaughter Savanna Fisher. He was preceded by his wife Schelia and his parents Abe and Louise Fisher.
Mavis Louise Conder Voiles
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James Alvin Fisher was born to Abe and Louise Fisher of Des Arc on July 10, 1945. As he became school age the family moved to Stuttgart and that is where he graduated the 12th grade. After high school James attended Tarrant County Jr. College for two years.
James was hired by Union Pacific of Pine Bluff as a car man then later he signed up for the Army. He served his term in Vietnam then returned to his position with Union Pacific.
James met Schelia Schan in Dallas, Texas and they got married in 1967, making their home in the Dallas Fort Worth area. James’s heart was still in the Prairie County area where he returned often to hunt and fish, on his small farm in the Raft Creek area. The young couple was blessed with two sons, Jeffrey and Adam Fisher.
James loved to hunt, fish, and spend time with his family, especially in Arkansas. But his work kept him in the Texas area. On December 23, 2024, he
Mavis Louise (Conder) Voiles was born on the morning of February 21, 1936, in her hometown of Des Arc to Ray and Eulala (Weatherford) Conder. Louise was the oldest of two children. As Louise grew, she met and fell in love with her lifelong companion, Clyde Voiles. Soon after being married May 13, 1955, they moved to California for a short time. Returning to Des Arc to never leave again. They made their home on the west side of Des Arc and have lived on the same property ever since. They were blessed with the birth of two children, Neal Edward Voiles born April 12, 1957, and Paula Chloe Voiles born May 18, 1960.
On June 23, 1974 following a tragic accident Neil drowned at the age of 17. Paula went on to marry Leslie Keith Campbell August 14, 1983 and they had one child, Preston Clay Campbell born December 23, 1986.Keith had a son, Lucas Campbell, born January 23, 1975. May of 2013 Keith passed away leaving an empty spot in their home, but Louise was always there for the family. As the boys grew, Lucas married Jenny Campbell, and they had Kylie and Khloe Campbell. Preston married Mary Hopkins, and they had one son, Thomas Neil Campbell. August 2020 Paula married Bill Lensing.
Louise was a homemaker. She truly loved her family and caring for them. She enjoyed cooking, working in the vegetable and flower gardens, writing poetry, working puzzles, reading and saving many family memories, through photography. If she ever took a picture of you, it would not be stored in a box but put in a photo album with journaling to explain what you were doing.
Louise had a very sweet spirit. She loved watching her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren growing up.
Louise was preceded in death by her husband Clyde, son Neil, brother Lowell, parents and son in law Keith.
Louise leaves loving memories for Paula, two grandchildren, Lucas and Preston Campbell, three great grandchildren, Kylie, Khloe and Thomas Campbell, family, friends and neighbors.
By Debbye Harrison
Carlisle City Council met December 17, 2024, with Sissy Ingle, City Clerk, filling in for Mayor Ray Glover and Mary Eddelman and Kevin Kegley absent. Andrew Silverman attended by phone. Anne Anderson, Ashley Golleher and Jon Plafcan were present.
Anne Anderson announced that the Parks and Recreation matching grant that she had applied for had been granted. It is for $104,137.98 and will be funded following a March informational meeting. All participants must adhere to the requirements of the grant and need to be fully informed of the details. One of which is that no work can be done from now on, and any money spent before now will not be reimbursed.
A second grant award was announced. Chief Eric Franks was awarded $51,300 to purchase new police radios.
Finally, in the Airport Report Billy Bennett announced that the grant from the Federal Government was awarded for approximately $575,000 to build a new airport terminal. Each recipient was given a round of applause and mention was made of getting good news for a change.
The Legislative Audit has been postponed until next year. The new auditors have come to Carlisle and gathered all of the materials that are needed to proceed.
The 2019 audit is finished and the Council looked over it and noted that problems from that time have been corrected. The initial cost for the new firm is $14,000, and they are starting the 20-21 audits now.
The trash pick-up
schedule will be changed for the holidays. Pick-up will be on Friday after Christmas and New Year’s Day for part of town.
Compliments were given to the trash company for their excellent service.
The meeting was ready to adjourn when the Council asked the crowd if anyone had a question. The problem of the City Jail was addressed.
Once again Chief Franks explained that due to the State mandating that all dispatching of 911 calls had to be centralized. Lonoke County is being directed from Cabot. Carlisle will no longer have a need for a dispatcher/jailer position after February.
The cost to pay for four employees as jailers only is prohibitive. Even though the city’s jail is
in excellent condition and meets all regulations, it is not being used enough to pay for the expenses. Keeping it open would cost the city $139,000+ and the city does not have the extra money to fund it.
This does not mean that there will be a change in the police.
The police and court buildings will remain the same and operate the same. If there is a need for a person to be incarcerated, that person will have to be transported to Lonoke County jail.
The Council was asked to have a Town Meeting to explain all of this to the public once again for the sake of transparency. The Council agreed to try to arrange it, then adjourned the meeting.
Toll helps Red Wolves to bowl victory
By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor
Former Hazen Hornets
star Blayne Toll recent-
ly completed his third season play for the Arkansas State University Red Wolves.
Toll helped the Red Wolves to an 8-5 record and a 38-31 win over Bowling Green in the 68 Ventures Bowl in Mobile, Ala.
Toll, a senior defensive end, played in 12 of 13 games for Arkansas State. He had three solo tackles and six assisted
tackles. He had a half sack and two quarterback hurries in 2024.
In 2023, Toll played in all 13 games, recording 11 solo tackles and eight assisted tackles. He had 4.5 tackles for loss and two quarterback sacks.
In 2022, Toll’s first year at Arkansas State, he played in 12 games, recording one solo tackle and six assisted tackles. He also had a half sack.
Toll started his college career at the University of Arkansas in 2020. He played in six games,
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By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor
The Carlisle Bison went 1-2 in the Clarendon Lions Holiday Tournament last weekend.
The Bison are now 3-7 on the season.
They opened the tournament with a 70-30 loss to Helena-West Helena Central.
The Bison trailed 15-2 after one quarter and 39-18 at halftime.
Carlisle managed only 12 points in the second half.
Cajuan Pernell led the Bison with nine points.
bouncing back between tight end and defensive end and playing a lot on special teams. He finished with one tackle.
Toll then transferred to the University of Colorado for the 2021 season. He saw action in three games, recording three tackles.
Toll earned his degree in general education in December 2023. He is currently taking business classes. He has one year of eligibility left because of the COVID19 season of 2020.
Eag les , La dy Eag les
By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor
The Des Arc Eagles and Lady Eagles played in the Goldfish Classic in Lonoke last week.
The Lady Eagles lost to Lonoke 55-30 on Friday and South Side Batesville 64-9 on Saturday.
In the loss to Lonoke, Des Arc scored nine in the first, five win the second, six in the third and 10 in the fourth.
Kaylee McDonald led Des Arc with 21 points. Elijah Reaves had five. Eden Huffstickler and Kyrstin Horton had two
points each. In the loss to South Side, Des Arc scored three int he first, four in the second and two in the fourth.
McDonald scored eight of Des Arc’s nine points. Huffstickler scored the other point on a free throw in the first quarter. In boys play, Des Arc fell to Lonoke 64-20 on Friday and South Side Bee Branch 70-45 on Saturday.
In the loss to Lonoke, Des Arc scored six in the first quarter, seven in the second, four in
the third and three in the fourth.
Brody Swaim led Des Arc with 14 points. CJ Beasley had three. Brayden Knupp had two. Trey Kieffer had one. In the loss to South Side, the Eagles scored eight in the first, 13 in the second, nine in the third and 15 in the fourth.
Kieffer led Des Arc with 14 points. Swaim had 10. Knupp had nine. Beasley had eight. Dylan Skarda scored three. Christ Whiteside had two.
The 2025 Regular Session is now weeks away. As we prepare for the upcoming session, we’d like to give you an overview of the composition of the House for the 95th General Assembly. We will have 12 members serving their first term, bringing fresh perspectives and ideas to the table. On the other end of the spectrum, 26 of our members will have more than 10 years of experience serving in the House, providing valuable institutional knowledge and expertise.
We have 23 women and 77 men who will be
serving in the House next year. There will be 19 Democrats and 81 Republicans. In terms of professions, we have a varied group of individuals including 10 attorneys, 8 farmers, 8 educators, 5 health care professionals, 10 real estate professionals, and 4 individuals involved in ministry.
Members will be sworn in on the first day of the session, January 13, where we will also formally elect the Speaker of the House for the 95th General Assembly. The 94th General Assembly elected Rep. Brian Evans of Cabot as the Speaker-designate.
On the second day of the session, we will meet jointly with the Senate in the House Chamber to hear an address from Governor Sanders. This address traditionally provides recommendations on key issues facing our state. As we look ahead to the upcoming session, we are excited to work together to address the needs and priorities of the people of Arkansas. We will continue to update our constituents on developments at the Capitol. You can watch all meetings at arkansashouse.org.
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Isaiah Powell had six.
Cam Cress and Zaden Hale had five points each. Kaiden Clingmon had three. Israel King scored one.
The Bison followed up that game with a 57-30 win over former rival Augusta.
The Bison led 16-11 after one quarter and 34-17 at halftime. The Bison continued their dominance in the third quarter, outscoring the Red Devils 17-5.
Powell led the Bison with 21 points.
Clingmon had 20. Tyler
Thrift had seven. Hale scored six. Lawson
Petrus had three. Bentley Parker scored two.
The Bison ended the tournament with a 7643 loss to fellow conference foe Barton. Barton led 18-9 after one quarter and 43-23 at halftime. Parker led the Bison with 12 points. Hale had 10, making three threepointers. Powell had six. Clingmon had five. Ty Tanksley and King had two points each. Thrift added one.
The Bison return to action Friday night at home against McCrory.
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By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor
The Carlisle Lady Bison got their sixth win of the season Friday, beating HelenaWest Helena Central 3527 in the consolation bracket of the Clarendon Lions Holiday Tournament.
Carlisle trailed 9-8 after one quarter and 17-16 at halftime.
The Lady Bison defense picked up in the third quarter, holding the Lady Cougars to only one point while they scored 10.
The Lady Bison then outscored West Helena 9-7 in the final eight minutes.
Tyler Lee led the Lady Bison with eight points..
D’Shya Bunch had six. Bailey Dawson and Bliss Parker had five points each. Presley Parker and Adisun Golden had four points each. McKenna Ellis scored three.
The Lady Bison fell to Clarendon 60-51 in the first round of the tournament Thursday.
Clarendon led 19-15 after one quarter and
34-30 at halftime. The difference was the third quarter as the Lady Lions outscored Carlisle 15-10 to push the lead to 49-40 heading into the fourth quarter. Bunch led Carlisle with 11 points. Bliss Parker and Golden had nine points each. Presley Parker had eight. Lee scored six. Aniya Zarate had three. Dawson had two.
Carlisle ended the tournament with a 47-23 loss to DeWitt on Saturday afternoon.
State Capitol Week in Review
From Senator Ronald Caldwell
LITTLE ROCK – The financial health of the state Teacher Retirement System has been steadily improving over the past decade.
For example, using very conservative criteria, retirement systems are generally considered healthy if their “funded ratio” is above 80 percent. Ten years ago it was below 80 percent but at the end of last fiscal year it was 84.6 percent. This measure the system’s capacity to pay for all future benefits of both retired and active members.
Improvement is also indicated if you measure the system’s financial health by its amortization period. Actuaries estimate that within 20 years the system will be 100 percent funded. That compares favorably to the amortization period of ten years ago, when it was an estimated 33 years. It is a marked improvement over last year’s estimated 26 year estimate.
The ratio is 100 percent when taking into account only retired members. The system has enough funds to fully pay for all future benefits of every retired beneficiary, for the rest of their lives.
According to the system’s director, who sends regular updates to members, the retirement system hire consultants to recommend how to best make investments.
The investments are diversified, to protect from excessive loss in a particular category and withstand market volatility.
About 56 percent of the system’s investments are in publicly-traded stocks, while 13.4 percent are in bonds and other fixed income categories. Alternative investments, such as hedge funds, make up 5.1 percent of total investments. Real estate accounts for 6.7 percent, private equity 13.4 percent and agriculture, timber and infrastructure 4.9 percent. Assets are evaluated after adjusting for losses and gains over a fouryear period, and at the end of last fiscal year the system’s investments earned 9.75 percent.
A snapshot of the system’s finances demonstrates how its financial health has improved over the past few years. At the end of Fiscal Year 2024 its assets were $22.4 billion. A decade ago its assets were $15 billion.
The system has 142,000 members. About 68,000 are active and 56,000 are retired. Almost 3,000 are in the T-DROP program and almost 15,000 are inactive.
The Teacher Retirement System is the largest public retirement fund in Arkansas. Its Board of Trustees makes decisions after considering their long-term effect. To quote from the system’s web page: “The ATRS Board makes decisions in terms of decades, not days, weeks, or months.”
The legislature’s list of accomplishments in 2024 was highlighted by a $438 reduction in income taxes for Arkansas families and businesses. Individual income taxes
for about 1.1 million
Arkansas taxpayers will go down because the legislature lowered the top rate from 4.4 percent to 3.9 percent. The legislature also lowered corporate income taxes by changing the top rate from 4.8 percent to 4.3 percent, saving about $66.2 million every fiscal year. An estimated 7,800 corporations will benefit from the tax reduction. The tax cuts were passed in a June special session.
Junk Food Restrictions
The governor announced that Arkansas would seek permission from federal agencies to prohibit the use of food stamps for sugary soft drinks and junk food snacks. The food stamp program is now called SNAP, for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
In a letter to federal officials, the governor said that SNAP “is undermining the health of millions of Americans, on the taxpayer’s dime, by encouraging families to eat highly processed, unhealthy junk food…. our federal food assistance policies are fueling obesity, diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, and a wide range of chronic health conditions across America.”
In addition to lowering income taxes, the legislature also lowered property taxes. For assessment years beginning January 1, 2024, the homestead property tax credit will go up from $425 to $500, saving homeowners $46 million a year. The second full year it is in effect it will save homeowners about $47 million.
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
John
3:16,
Calvary Baptist Church West North Front Street, Hazen, AR
Phone: (870) 255 - 4038
Christian VanHouten, pastor
Sunday School: 9:50 AM
Worship: 10:45 AM BTC: 6 PM
Evening Worship 6:45 PM Wednesday Bible Study: 7 PM
First Baptist Church
224 N. Hazen Ave.
Hazen, AR 72064
Phone: (870) 255 - 4464
Sunday Service
Sunday School: 10:00 AM
Morning Worship: 11:00 AM
Evening Worship: 6:00
PM Wednesday Service
Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 PM Children's Program 7:00
PM "HYPE" Youth 7:00 PM
by Dr. James L. Snyder
Like everyone, I enjoy the Christmas holiday from beginning to end. It's my favorite time of the year. The most important thing is the family gathering in the celebration. I enjoy everything about Christmas except that I'm not so fond of Christmas shopping. That is not something I enjoy. Compared to The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage, who is the Queen of cash registers, I am not qualified to do shopping. Perhaps I got it from my very frugal father. He could squeeze a nickel so hard that the Buffalo would scream. I take after him a little bit. I don't want to buy anything that I don't need. So, Christmas shopping for presents is low on my list of things to do.
Buying gifts for people is a challenge for me. I don't even know what gift I like. If I want something, and if I can afford it, I buy it. However, I don't know how to get gifts for family members. Mostly, I don't know how to get a present for The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage because she has everything she needs. And for me to find out one thing
Center Point Missionary Baptist Church 2997, Center Point Road, Hazen, AR Bro. Brad Crumby Pastor
Sunday School: 10 AM
Worship: 10:50 AM BTC: 5 PM Worship: 5:50 PM Wednesday - Youth Night - 6:30 PM Hazen First United Methodist Church 211 North Hazen Avenue, Hazen, AR Phone (870) 255 - 4657
Pastor Chris Wright Sunday School: 9:45 AM Worship Service: 10:55 AM
Hazen Church of Christ 204 Adams Street, Hazen, AR. Phone (870) 255 - 3633 Sunday - Bible Study: 10
AM Worship Service: 11 AM Sunday Night: 6 PM Wednesday Bible Study: 7 PM
that she needs for Christmas would be a miracle in and of itself. Something happened this week that encouraged me in this line. I got a pre-Christmas gift that I was not expecting.
The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage was using a paper cutter for her Christmas card work in my office. All of a sudden, I heard her groan in agony. She doesn't do that unless something terrible happens.
She walked out carrying one of the paper cutting boards. I asked what was going on, and she told me that it broke while cutting some paper.
"I'm just going to throw it away and use another board."
"Wait a minute," I said, "maybe I can fix it for you?"
It took her a while to calm down from hilariously laughing at me. Then she said, "What, you fix something?" and continued laughing.
I thought that this was a good time to catch her in something. She graciously handed me the cutting board and showed me where it was broken. But it wasn't actually broken.
St. Peters Episcopal Church
Highway 86, Tollville, AR.
Worship Service: 9 AM
Sunday School: 10:30AM
Family Christian Fellowship 603 W WashingtonHazen, AR.
Pastor Scott Skarda 501-516-5971
Sunday: 10 AM, Wed, 6:30 PM
New Bethel MB Church 8525 New Bethel Road
P.O. Box 87 Hazen, AR.
Pastor Bro. Freddie
McCann Sunday School 10 am
Sunday Service 11 am
Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church
Pastor Dyrek Foshee
7474 Highway 86 North, Hazen, AR
Sunday School: 10 AMService: 11 AM
Sunday Night: 5 PM
Prairie Chapel MB Church Center of North Washington & Woodlawn, Hazen, AR.
Rev. Maurice WilliamsPastor
Sunday School: 9:30AM Worship: 11AM Wednesday 7 PM Bible Study
Carlisle Pentecostal
Church of God Scott & McDonald Sts., Carlisle, AR.
Phone 501-438-1643
Pastor Daniel Strength Sunday School: 10 AM
Sunday Worship Service: 11 AM
Sunday Evening Service: 6 PM Wednesday Evening Service: 7 PM
Mt Zion MB Church
Rt 2 Carlisle, AR
Rev. Cruthfield, Pastor Sun. School 9:45 A.M. Worship 11 A.M. Wed Prayer & Bible Class 7 P.M.
Fellowship M. B.
Church
Rev. Russell Penn, Jr. Senior Pastor 209 E. Claire St. Des Arc, AR 72040 (870) – 256-3622
Sunday School – 9:45 am Worship Service – 11:00 am
First Pentecostal
Church of Prairie County
3201 Hwy. 70 E., Hazen, AR (870) 255-9177
Pastor J N Holmes
Sunday 10 A.M. Wednesday 7 P.M.
First Baptist Church
319 Court St., P. O. Box 25, Carlisle, AR
Phone (870) 552 - 7732
David Lee - Pastor Sun School: 9:45 AM Worship: 11 AM Awana: 5 PMWorship: 7 PM
Holy Temple COGIC
Elder McFadden, Pastor
St. John's Lutheran Church
Fifth and College Streets, Stuttgart, AR
Phone (870) 673 - 2858
Rev. Andrew Toopes, Pastor Worship: 8:00 am10:15 am
Sunday School & Bible
Class: 9:15 AM
Radio - KWAK 10:15 AM Sundays
www.stuttgartlutheran.co m
One of the levers popped out of its socket, and it was almost impossible to put it back in.
That's why the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage gave up and was ready to throw it away. She didn't have time to work on that project. She handed it to me, walked away snickering, and I began looking at the little board, trying to figure out what I could do.
I have a stellar reputation for being unable to fix anything. Sure, I can fix some of my writing projects, but outside of that, I am no Mr. FixIt Man. I thought about this for a while, thinking it would be an excellent opportunity to challenge that image of me. What would happen if I could fix this little cutting board and hand it back to her?
Looking at that cutting board, I didn't know where to start. You have to know where to start in order to fix something, and I needed to figure out how to begin this project.
Thinking to myself, I saw this as a great opportunity for me. So I struggled, looked at the board from front
Carlisle First Methodist Church 215 East Third St., Carlisle, AR
Pastor - Joe Lowe
Phone (870) 552 - 7789
Sunday School: 9:45 AM Worship: 10:45 AM
Immanuel Baptist Church
Pastor Bill Ricks Highway 13 North Carlisle, AR.
Phone (870) 552 - 3100
Sunday School: 9:45 AM Worship:11 AM
Sunday Evening: 6 PM
Wednesday Evening: 7 PM
Landmark Baptist Church 517 East Third, Carlisle, AR.
Phone (870) 552 - 3568
Pastor Albert Young
Sunday School: 9:45 AM
Worship: 10:45 AM
BTC 6 PM - Worship 7
PM Wed. Evening: 7:30 PM
St. Rose Catholic Church Highway 70, Carlisle,AR.
Phone (870) 552 - 3601
Father Shaun Wesley Sunday Mass 10:30AM English 12:00PM Spanish
Tuesday Mass 6:00 PM
Wednesday Mass in Spanish 5:30 PM Holy Hour & Confessions 6:05 PM
Friday (except First Friday) Mass 8:30AM Saturday Mass in English 5:00 PM
United Methodist Church of DeValls Bluff
Highway 70 West, DeValls Bluff AR.
Pastor Chris Wright
Sunday Morning Worship: 9 AM
First Baptist Church of DeValls Bluff
Pastor Bobby Powers P. O. Box 358 Highway 70 West, DeValls Bluff, AR.
Phone (870) 998 - 7118
Sunday School: 9:45 AM
Morning Worship: 11 AM
Evening Worship: 5 PM
Wednesday Evening: 7 PM
Mount Olive MB Church Highway 70, DeValls Bluff, AR. Rev. Tony Haskins
Sunday School: 9:30AM Worship Service: 11 AM
Peppers Lake Church of Christ Hwy 302, SE of DeValls Bluff, AR.
Sunday-Bible Study: 10 AM Worship: 11 AM
Evening Service: 6 PM
Wednesday - Bible Study: 7 PM
Union Chapel FreeWill Baptist Church Metcalf Road, Rt.1, DeValls Bluff, AR
Pastor Darrell Foster
Sunday School: 9:30 AM
Worship Service: 11 AM
Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church Highway 86, Slovak, AR.
Fr. Shaun Wesley, School: 9:45 AM Mass: 8:30 AM Thursday Holy Hours 5:00 pm and Mass at 6:00pm Biscoe Baptist Church Biscoe, AR.
Pastor David Rogers
Sunday School: 10 AM
to back, and tried to understand how it worked. I came close to giving up. I saw one of the levers that had popped out of the socket, so I needed to figure out how to pop it back in. I couldn't see anything broken on the board, so I didn't understand how it came out. According to The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage, she let it fall; when it fell, one lever popped out. After fiddling with it for several minutes, I suddenly saw how it could be fixed. I was surprised at myself. But with a little twisting and turning, I could pop that lever back in where it belonged. When I did that, the board was back to normal. I’m not sure I was.
I was so happy I didn't know what to do, and I certainly didn't want to sing. But I called The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and said, "Oh, my dear. Would you please come in here for a moment?"
She showed up quickly, and I handed the cutting board back to her and said, "I fixed it for you so now you can continue using it." She looked at me, then at the board I
Worship Service: 11 AM & 7 PM
Training 6 PMWed. Service 7 PM
First Assembly of God Hwy 33 and U.S. 70 Biscoe, Arkansas Sunday Services: 10:30 A.M., 6 P.M.
Wednesdays WNYG, Kids Club, Bible Study 7 P.M.
St. John's Baptist Church Biscoe, AR 870-998-2777 Sunday School 10 A.M. Worship 11 A.M. Rev. William Brownpastor
Holy Temple Church of God in Christ Elder James Clark, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 AM Worship Service: 11 AM
Jehovah Community Temple Church 710 Sycamore St, DeValls Bluff, AR Elder Ronnie Mosby Sunday 10:30 AM Monday Bible School 7 PM
Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church Pastor Adam Bowman Hwy. 70 West of DeValls Bluff Sunday School-10:00
had just handed her, and in a low tone, she said, "How in the world did you fix that?"
Getting an early Christmas present is a very wonderful thing. I could not have gotten a better one than this. As I was musing over this great gift, I couldn’t help but think of the greatest gift in the world. The verse that came to mind was John 3:16, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” Christmas is the celebration of God’s greatest gift coming into the world. During this illustrious celebration, I do not want to forgot what God’s gift has done for me. The gift from God is “everlasting life” that comes to those who believe in Him. Dr. James L. Snyder lives in Ocala, FL with the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage. Telephone 1-352-216-3025, email jamessnyder51@gmail. com, website www.jamess nyderministries.com
Prairie County Deputy Assessor
Qualifications: Compiling, maintaining, and updating records and transactions; providing excellent customer service; decision making and problemsolving skills; responsible, goal oriented and organized; strong attention to detail; ability to multitask; confident, proactive and willing to take on workplace challenges; operating office equipment including printers, copiers, fax machines, and computers. Offsite training is required. Submit your resume by email to: kskarda@prairiecountyassessor.net or jgates@prairiecountyassessor.net By mail:
Prairie County Assessor 200 Courthouse Sq. Suite 102 Des Arc, AR 72040
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. –Entergy Arkansas customers who need help paying their winter utility bills can apply now for up to $475 in assistance through the federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The program’s regular assistance application period runs Jan. 6 through the end of March, officials said, or until funds are expended while crisis assistance applications will be accepted through April 30.
LIHEAP is designed to lower the energy burden by paying benefits for home energy bills for low-income households, who pay a higher proportion of their income for home energy costs. The program is available during summer and winter, as heating and air units work harder and use more energy during extreme temperatures.
An online application is available for most Entergy Arkansas customers at www.getliheap.com, but applications can also be made in person at local community-based organizations.
“Customers can quickly and easily complete the LIHEAP application and upload the required documents from a computer, tablet or smart phone,” said Brandi Hinkle with Entergy Arkansas Corporate Social Responsibility.
“We encourage family and friends to help those who might not be as tech-savvy to help expedite their applications when possible.”
The Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment manages the LIHEAP program for electricity, natural gas and water, but applications for assistance must be made through a community-based organization. Customers can find their local community action agency online at www.adeq.state.ar.us/,
along with a complete list of eligibility and required documentation to complete the application.
Eligibility in Arkansas is determined by household size and income, which is 60% of state median income and 150% of Federal Poverty Level.
For example, a single individual with a maximum monthly countable income of $2,054 and a family of four with $3,949 would both be eligible. Required documentation includes digital copies of a photo ID for the utility account holder, Social Security cards for all household members, proof of income, proof of residency and copies of the most recent utility bills. Once approved for LIHEAP funding, agencies make a pledge on a customer’s account for reconnection or to prevent disconnection.
About 45% of Entergy Arkansas customers are considered low-income households, meaning their total income is less than $40,000 annually.
Data also shows that one in five Arkansans faces food insecurity, as well as an inability to pay for other necessities.
The most recent data from the National Energy and Utility
Affordability Coalition indicates that while more than 327,000 households were eligible for LIHEAP funds, only 66,407 received the funding because the $41M in funding was exhausted. In Arkansas, 75% of those who did receive LIHEAP assistance had at least one vulnerable member: an elderly person, disabled individual or a child younger than 6. Each year, representatives from utility companies including Entergy Arkansas and local community action agencies come together as part of LIHEAP Action Days to advocate for those who are most in need and implore congress to adequately fund the program. For additional ways to help with managing your Entergy Arkansas bill, such as Level Billing or Pick A Date, visit https://www.entergy-arkansas.com/residential/, where energy efficiency tips can also be found. A one-stop source for public benefits and other resources can also be found at our Singlestop, which provides recommendations for help with housing, jobs, education, and legal assistance based on location and eligibility.
