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WoodmenLife donates to Des Arc patriotic project
By Gail King
In 2022 Josh Berry with Berry Sanitation and Gail King, Des Arc City Councilperson started a project to enhance visual patriotism on Main Street in Des Arc.
The goal is to have American flags from 1st and Main Street to the West end of the city.
The flags will be flown during holidays and appropriate celebrations.
The City of Des Arc did not have flags to use for this project or a budget to provide items needed.
Jason Foster with WoodmenLife Insurance was contacted for a possible donation to begin the project. WoodmenLife Insurance
responded favorably by donating ten flag kits, which included a flag, a flag pole, and brackets.
Josh Berry installed the brackets from 1st and Main to 5th Street in front of the Prairie County Library.
Berry will put up the flags during times of celebration and holidays and will remove and store them at Des Arc City Hall during the times when they are not being used.
A sincere thank you to WoodmenLife Insurance for their help in beginning this project.
Donations are still being accepted to complete the project. Please contact Josh Berry or Gail King for more information.
Princesses on parade...
Volume 121 Number 41 - USPS 225-680 Serving all of Prairie County and the Grand Prairie Wednesday, October 12, 2022 Community Calendar of Events Hazen
Center is open from 9:00
1:00 p.m. daily. Lunch is 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon. All Seniors are welcome. Covid shots available at Medskers in Carlisle every Thursday 2:30
and at the Prescription Shop in Hazen on Mondays. Tuesday October 11 Quorum Court Meeting 6:00 p.m. Annex Building Last Day to Register to Vote in the General Election Thursday October 13 DeValls Bluff City Council meeting 6:00 p.m. Tuesday October 11 Quorum Court Saturday October 15 Princess Rice pageant in DeValls Bluff Monday October 17 Hazen School Board meeting 6:00 p.m. Tuesday October 18 EHC Fall Council Community events brought to you by Hazen Chamber of Commerce and the Please call F&M Bank (255-3042) or The Grand Prairie Herald (255-4538) to list events Prairie County homecoming festivities. (See pages 4 and 5.) 75¢ 1% 38% 54° 78° 45° 59° 3% 54° 47° 81° 15% 86° 36% 78°87° It’s Homecoming time in Prairie County!
The Carlisle FCCLA sponsored a Princess Ball. The young princesses were treated to dancing and treats by the the Disney Princesses who hosted the event. (Photo courtesy of FCCLA Sponsor Shea Wilson.)
The
Des Arc Senior Eagles run onto the field with fireworks and the Eagle Marching Band in the background. (Silver Smith photos.)
Hazen
High Junior and Senior High Schools held their homecoming ceremonies in the Hornets’ Nest gymnasium on Friday afternoon, October 7. Shown above is the senior high homecoming court. (Ruth Corley photos.)
Courtney Elizabeth Foot
Courtney Elizabeth Foot, 41 of Pottsville, Arkansas, passed away Friday, October 7, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 27, 1981 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Phillip Foot and Lisa Wylie Foot.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Lisa Wylie Neal; grandparents, Ginger Foot, Dick & Gene Wylie.
She is survived by her son, Chance Bradley Foot-Kelly, his father, Brian Kelly of Russellville; parents, Phillip and Martha Foot of Hazen; sister, Joanna Foot of Lonoke; step-mother, Judy Foot of Hazen; grandfather, Don Foot of Little Rock and several other uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.
Courtney was a former general manager of Ruby Tuesday's in Russellville. She enjoyed cooking but most of all spending time with her son.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service starting at 9am.
The Funeral service will be 10am Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at Pottsville United Methodist Church with burial service following in Hazen cemetery at 3pm. Arrangements are under the direction of Russellville Family Funeral.
Obituary and online guestbook are available at www.russellvillefam-
ilyfuneral.com .
To plant memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Courtney Foot, please visit our flower store.
Dolores Lynn Perry
Dolores Lynn Perry, 79, of Ward, Arkansas went to be with her heavenly Father on Monday, October 3, 2022. She was born on May 24, 1943, in Hazen, Arkansas to Lynn and Aliene Forrester. She worked as a bank teller for Prairie County Bank for many years. She was a secretary for Prairie Farmers Association and Farm Bureau Insurance.
Dolores was a member of Calvary Baptist Church while they lived in Hazen. After moving to Ward, she and Danny became members of First Baptist Church in Beebe, Arkansas where they volunteered for a mission trip with the church to Terrytown, Nebraska. This was a highlight in Dolores’ testimony.
She was preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Tania Kay Bush. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Danny Perry; her sons, Jamie Felts (Annette) of Hazen; David Perry of Ward; grandchildren, Kayla Riley; Ariel (Kelly) Moore and Colton Felts; great grandchildren, Kellan Riley; Kaleb Moore, Jude Moore, and Aubrey Kay Felts; one brother, Donnie Forrester; son-in-law, Huey Bush and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services were held on Thursday, October 6th, 2022 at Calvary Baptist Church in Hazen. Visitation was from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. followed by
services officiated by Bro Christian VanHouten, Bro Bob Hall and Bro Billy Booth. Burial will follow at Center Point Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Matt Perry, Kade Perry, Jeff Isbell, James Earl Baxter, Brian Baxter, and Clay Goff.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to CARTI Cancer Center or Center Point Cemetery.
Thomas Eleazer
Jackson
Ted (Thomas Eleazer Daniel) Jackson, 87, passed from this world on December 28, 2021. He passed peacefully at his home in Collierville, TN in the company of his loving wife and daughter. He was born in Hazen, AR on August 28, 1934 to the late Audrey and Charles Edward (C.E.) Jackson. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Sachiko; son Jay Jackson (Janet); daughter Janet Green (Jeff); son Jeff Jackson (Susan); daughter Kim Knoll; and stepdaughter Jennifer Morrow; 12 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Ted graduated from Hazen High School and Arkansas A&M College where he was a star football player.
He served honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He spent most of his career as a professional salesman and spent
many years as Executive VicePresident of Sales for Nissan Industrial Equipment Company where he developed a prospering network of forklift equipment dealerships across the country. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
A service of celebration of the life of Ted Jackson will be held Saturday, October 15 at 2:00 PM at Hazen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, expressions of remembrance can be donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, one of Ted’s favorites.
Patricia Rose
Everman
Patricia Rose Everman 81, of DeValls Bluff, passed away on October 9, 2022. She was born to the late Jim and Rosie Milichovsky on June 14, 1941. Pat was preceded in death by her loving husband, Virgil Everman. She is survived by son, Michael Everman; daughter, Vickie Speaks; granddaughters, Jennifer (Lucas) White and Jessica Speaks. She is also survived by her precious grandson, Arlo White.
Visitation will be Thursday, October 13, 2022 from 11am-1pm at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen.
Graveside services to follow at 2pm at Oaklawn Cemetery in DeValls Bluff. Lasting memorials may be made to Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in DeValls Bluff, Arkansas.
Free veterans benefits event in Stuttgart
A free, two-day veterans benefits event featuring accredited service officers is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday October 28 and 29 at the Stuttgart American Legion Post in Stuttgart Arkansas.
Walk ins are welcome both days for veterans and veteran family members but appointments are also available. Call Nick Bertucci at (870) 253 9767 to schedule an appointment. Both days Walk-
ins are first-come, firstserved at the American Legion post located at 1310 South Park Avenue.
On Friday, the event features local and federal accredited veteran resources. Local accredited service officers are available Saturday.
For More information contact Nick Bertucci District 5 and 7 Service Officer at (870) 2539767 or at nicholas.bertucci@arkan sas.gov.
Brown Grove Fire Department Gun Raffle
Page 2 - The Grand Prairie Herald - Wednesday, October 12, 2022 Member 2022 The Grand Prairie Herald (USPS) 225-680 Subscription Rates In Prairie County$20.00/year In Arkansas$25.00/year Out of State$30.00/year Periodicals Postage paid at Hazen, Arkansas 72064 POSTMASTER: Send Address Changes to: Grand Prairie Herald P.O.Box 370 Hazen, Arkansas 72064 Managing Editor/Publisher Roxanne Bradow Circulation/Accounts Trudy Johnson Sports Editor Mark Buffalo Photographer Ruth Corley The Grand Prairie Herald is an independent publication that has served Prairie County since December, 1901. It is published weekly by Herald Publishing Company P.O. Box 370 111 Hwy 70 E Hazen, Arkansas 72064 Ph. 870-255-4538 Email: heraldpublishing@gmail.com Arkansas Press Association
The Brown Grove Fire Department is having a drawing for a 12 Gauge Shot Gun on October 31, 2022. You may buy 1 ticket for $5.00 or 5 tickets for $20.00. Contact Blake @ 870-255-5393, Lynn @ 318-422-1538, or Wylon @ 870-516-7262. The City of Hazen will be hosting Trunk or Treat at the Park Join us across from the Hazen Community Center on Monday, October 31, 2022 from 5:30 p.m-6:30 p.m. All participants who want a booth need to regis ter through the City of Hazen Mayor's office by Tuesday, October 25, 2021. Give us a call to let us know you are participating @ 870-255-4521. Please plan for 350 trick or treaters
Eagles roll past Indians for third win
By Mark Buffalo Sports EditorThe Des Arc Eagles
to 3-2 on the
with a 38-14 win over Class 2A No. 2 Marked Tree on Friday.
the win, Des Arc has now won three consecutive games after being shut out by Hazen and Carlisle to start the season.
Des Arc led the Indians 30-6 at halftime.
Jack Kearby led the Eagles with 148 yards rushing and two touchdowns on 30 carries.
Treyvion Reed had 153 yards and two touchdowns on nine carries.
Cache Flanagan scored the Eagles' other touchdown in the victory.
"We're playing a little bit better," Des Arc coach Brandon Barbaree said. "We really came out and played well early against Marked Tree. We got up on them, and they didn't really respond. We got some turnovers on defense, which helped out. Everything went our way. The kids played really hard."
Barbaree said his team has made some changes, personnel-wise, after the 0-2 start.
"Things weren't working the way that I wanted them to," he said.
"We made some changes offensively and defensively, which kind of fit our kids better. They are more comfortable, so
they are playing better." Des Arc travels to Clarendon this Friday. The Lions are 4-2 on the season. They beat defending Class 2A state champion McCrory 20-6 last Friday.
"They've got speed," Barbaree said of Clarendon. "They've got two good running backs. The quarterback can throw the deep ball pretty well. They are fast all over the field. It will be a challenge for us all over the field to keep them contained. They've also got some big defensive linemen. We'll have to grind it out and hopefully, control the clock and put some pressure on them.
Hutchens coordinates PC food drive
Cherie Hutchens, Pure International Classy Ms. Arkansas 2022 has coordinated a food drive to benefit Prairie County’s food pantries.
“Food insecurity is a real problem within our county and nation today. As one of the world’s leading nations in food production, this is a problem that we as Americans should meet head-on.” says Mrs. Hutchens. Twenty four million households including 11.6 million households with children under the age of 18 are food insecure, according to national statistics. The Arkansas Food Bank reports 1 in 5 Arkansans are experiencing food insecurity and 25% of
children in this state face hunger.
World Hunger Day is recognized on October 16, 2022, for that reason the food drive will be conducted throughout the county during the month of October. You may drop off your donation directly to the local food pantries in your area, First Baptist Church in DeValls Bluff, City Market in Hazen, Farmers and Merchants Bank in Hazen and the Lily Pad in Des Arc. Renee Stone, owner of Emerge in Conway has partnered with Mrs. Hutchens and will also be a collection site for donations.
Mrs. Hutchens will have a booth set up at the
Hazen Rice Festival, Saturday October 22nd, where you can donate nonperishable items or make a monetary donation. Monetary donations will be used to purchase items for the food pantries.
Pure International Pageants is faith inspired,family focused and community service driven pageant, with a mission of promoting values of gself esteem and self confidence to girls and women of all ages. If you are interested in participating in our pageant please contact Cherie Hutchens at cshutch_2000@yahoo.com or Pat Miller, Director, at info@pureinternationalpageants.com
The Sand Hill Cemetry Association
Meeting will be held on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at the Sand Hill Missionary Baptist Church.
Prairie County Election Commission Notification General, Non-Partisan & Annual School Election
8, 2022 Early Voting October 24, 2022 to November 7, 2022
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A.M.
Arc and DeValls Bluff Courthouses.
voting hours will be 10 A.M. to 4 P.M.
7, 2020 at 5 P.M.
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November
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8
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Saturday
The last day for casting an early voting ballot will end on Monday, Nov.
Early Voting and Absentee Ballot tabulation will begin
in the County Clerk’s office at the Des Arc Courthouse on Nov.
2022. Polls
7:30 A.M.
Polling Sites: 1. Belcher /Tyler-----Slovak Community Center 2. Bullard/Hickory Plains---Hickory Plains Methodist Church 3. Calhoun-----Sand Hill Fire Station 4. Center/Union----Prairie County Fairgrounds 5. Des Arc------North Side Community Center 6. Hazen Ward 1,2,3 and Hazen Country ---Hazen Civic Center 7. Lower Hill City/ Lower Hill Country and Upper Hill ---Biscoe Fire Station 8. Roc Roe City/Country-----Ulm Community Center 9. Wattensaw City/ Country----DeValls Bluff City Hall 10. White River, Ward 1,2,3 and White River Country----Des Arc Methodist Church After the polls close, the precinct ballots will be tabulated at the Prairie County Courthouse in Des Arc. The Prairie County Election Commission, along with the Prairie County Clerk’s office, will tabulate the unofficial results from the voting machines. The Prairie County Election Commission will certify the official results within 15 days after the election to the Arkansas Secretary of State’s office. A list of election officials working the Nov.8, 2022 General, Non-Partisan, and Annual School Board Elections will be posted on Oct. 13,2022 in the Prairie County Clerk’s office in Des Arc and DeValls Bluff. If there is any objection to a poll worker it must be filed within 10 days of posting to the Prairie County Election Commission.
Commission Rita Dobson Chairperson----501 516 7264 Stan Ferguson 501 516 6156 Harvey Joe Sanner----501 516 7000 For Additional Information call the Prairie County Clerk’s Office in Des
at 870-256-4434 or the Prairie County Clerk’s Office in DeValls Bluff at 870 998-2314.
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By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor
The Hazen Hornets continued their roll through their schedule with a 51-8 win over England on Friday night at Hornets Field.
With the win, Hazen is now 6-0 on the season and 3-0 in the 2A-4 conference. Carlisle is second in the standings at 2-0.
Hazen led 24-0 after the first quarter and 440 at halftime. This season, the Hornets’ firstteam defense has not allowed a point.
Hazen’s Braylan
Anderson scored the first three touchdowns of the game. He scored on a four-yard and fiveyard passes from Luke King. He then scored on a 40-yard run.
Justin Schlenker scored on a one-yard run. Josh Dawson scored on passes of 22 and 33 yards.
Anderson then scored on a 66-yard run to end the scoring.
King completed all 11 of his passes for 229 yards and four touchdowns. Anderson rushed for 184 yards on eight carries. Dawson caught 3 passes for 79 yards.
King led the Hornets
with eight tackles.
Collin Kee had six tackles, including two sacks.
“I told them that they have to come out and take care of business,” Hazen coach Joe Besancon said. “We came out really fast. We started running the block a minute and a half into the second quarter when we were up 38-0. We only got really a full quarter of football in. That concerns me.”
Besancon said he’s concerned about his team not having played a full four-quarter game yet where his team is tested. “It’s great to go out and
take care of business,” he said. “But, eventually, we’re going to run into that four-quarter game. Our kids are coming out and doing what they are supposed to do. But, in the back of your mind, how are we going to handle it if we have to play four quarters.”
The Hornets are off this Friday before playing Little Rock
Episcopal on Oct. 21.
“I told them if we took care of business against England, that we’d just come in and lift weights on Monday,” Besancon said, adding that Hazen was out of school Monday. “We’ll try to go hard for about three days this week. If we have a good three days, I’ll give them Friday off.”
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B ison
By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor
After winning only one game a year ago, the Carlisle Bison are poised to have a banner year this season.
Carlisle is 5-0 and ranked No. 3 in Class 2A by the Arkansas Sports Media. The Bison did not play last Friday as it was their built-in open week.
Last season, Carlisle started the year 0-9 before beating England in the final game of the regular season. The Bison then lost in the first round of the watered down Class 2A state playoffs.
Carlisle coach Caleb Shock said his team was not happy about not playing last Friday.
"We hated it," he said. "Holden Jones told me something this week, maybe Wednesday or Thursday, that everyday this week has felt like a Monday." Shock said his team did some different things in practice last week, including shortening them.
"We focused on some things that we needed to correct," he said. "We had a little bit of fun on Wednesday. We did kind of a reverse practice. The skill guys taught the linemen how to be skill guys. The linemen taught the skill guys how to be linemen. We let them scrimmage in reverse roles. That was
fun.
"The kids wanted to play a game on Friday. They were glad that the week was over and ready to get on to game week."
The Bison are averaging 49.4 points per game while giving up only 5.4 points per game.
Senior running back Jason Sullivan has rushed for 898 yards and 18 touchdowns in five games. Jones has passed for 226 yards and five touchdowns this season.
The Bison host Hampton this Friday. The Bulldogs are 3-3 overall and 2-1 in league play. They beat Baptist Prep 58-20 last week.
"They've got a firstyear head coach and he's doing a good job," Shock said. "They've had some good success this year. They had a big win over Baptist Prep. They are running the football really well. They've got some guys who are really explosive."
Shock said his team needs to be more balanced offensively against Hampton than it was against Little Rock Episcopal.
"On defense, it will be about assignments," he said. "They are running the flexbone like Des Arc runs. Any time you face a triple option offense, you've got to be real sound on all of your assignments."
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