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Community Events Calendar Wednesday October 18 Friendship Luncheon DeValls Bluff Methodist Church 11:30am- 2:00pm Thursday October 19 GFWC Elsie McCain Club Meeting 6:00 p.m. Murry’s Restaurant Hazen Book Club/Recipe Swap 11:00am - 1:00pm Hazen Public Library Junior High Hornets VS Des Arc Eagles 7:00pm Hornet Field Senior High Hornets VS Des Arc Eagles 7:00pm Eagle Fields
Prairie County, Arkansas
Quorum Court holds monthly meeting by Lisa Mills The Prairie County Quorum Court discussed the loss of General Improvement Funds (GIFs) at their regular monthly meeting held on October 10th. In attendance were County Judge Mike Skarda, County Clerk Gaylon Hale, Attorney Tim Isaac and Justices Gary King, Doyle Sullins, Lawrence Holloway, Ronnie Eans, Mary Roe, Eddie Ciganek, Dennis Tipton and Bobby Willeford. Judge Mike Skarda told the aldermen that the law suit regarding the Arkansas Legislature's unconstitutional distribution of General Improvement Funds (GIF) money brought by former state Rep. Mike Wilson of Jacksonville to stop lawmakers from funneling millions of dollars in state surplus money to local pet projects will not only affect Prairie County. The court ruling will affect communities and organizations all over the state as well. Skarda said that he had
met with Butch Calhoun, Library is really moving Jim Garth, and the along. "Everything looks C e n t r a l Arkansas Planning and Development Commission (CAPDD) to discuss the matter. "Since 2013 almost $40 million has been given in grants, so (the ruling) could be a terrible strain on rural cities, especially the Fire Departments," Skarda said. Judge Skarda also reported that leases have been renewed on two trucks. 2. The county Rose Marie Knupp gives Judge Mike rural Fire Departments yearly flu shot. are meeting tonight to discuss the new great and I really hope it radio system and the will be open by the end of Police Departments and the year." Road Department will Justice Holloway reportalso be meeting soon to ed that the budget comdiscuss the new system. mittee is in the process of 3. 4. Work on the new working on new codes for
LITTLE ROCK, AR Sara Toll of Hazen was among more than 200 freshman students selected for the Chancellor's Leadership Corps at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The competitive scholarship awards up to $8,000 per year, up to $32,000 for four years. It is awarded to entering freshmen who are Arkansas residents with at least a 3.0 cumulative high school grade
Local businesses asked to take over planting of pots the location of their business. Those who have pots in front of their businesses but are unable or unwilling to plant and maintain them can ask that they be removed by contacting a member of the Hazen Chamber of Commerce or a Hazen Master Gardener. The choice of what to plant will be left up to the business or group that adopts that pot. The Master Gardeners suggest that plantings for this fall be mums, ornamental cabbage and kale, pansies, and snapdragons. These plants will usually live until a hard freeze. The Chamber and the Master Gardeners bought and planted these pots in order to beautify the city of Hazen. They are thankful to all of the businesses that are willing to take over the planting and maintenance of them.
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"Catastrophic Leave" Policy for county employees. The policy allows employees to donate unused leave time to a "bank" to be donated to employees who face an event causing them to use all their leave time but need to be off for a longer period. The budget committee will be responsible for maintaining the leave bank records of donations and distributions and approving any catastrophic leave. 3. To implement a policy concerning distribution of fines collections stating that each city's court clerk send all money collected for fines to the county collector who then distributes it. (It has always been done this way but auditor requires a resolution be on file. 4. To approve the Road Department's lease renewal of a road grater from Rick's Caterpillar in Little Rock. The new 2017 grater will be leased for 36 months at a cost of $1,612 per month.
point average. The CLC Program provides scholars an opportunity for campus and community involvement. It is a comprehensive program designed to develop and enhance the skills necessary for leadership positions at UA Little Rock and beyond. CLC scholars complete 15 hours of service learning during fall and spring semesters and live on campus with peers
Monday October 23 Community Harvest Meal 6:00 p.m. Celebration of Harvest Service 7:00 p.m. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Tollville
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all department payments made that include interest. This is required by the auditor. He said he hopes the new budget will be ready soon. Judge Skarda stated that he hopes the new budget can include a $500 raise for all county employees. A motion was approved to appropriate $30,000 from the general fund to the Sherriff's Department. At t o r n e y Tim Isaac Skarda his p r e s e n t e d four resolutions which were approved. 1. To implement policy concerning county employees transferring employment from one department to another. 2. To implement a
Sara Toll selected as U of A scholar
The Hazen Chamber of Commerce and the Prairie County Master Gardeners are asking business owners, schools, clubs, and church members to assume the planting and maintenance of the Hornet Flower Pots. The cost of the plantings to the Chamber has been around $500 per season, and many of the plants have not been able to thrive due to the inconsistent watering and fertilizing of them. Since the pots that have been taken over and planted by local businesses have done better overall, the Chamber is asking businesses and other groups to “adopt a pot” and personally take charge of buying and maintaining the plants for it throughout the year. The Chamber and the Master Gardeners suggest that business owners adopt the pot closest to
Thursday October 26 Commidities at Hazen Methodist Church 10:30am-12:30pm
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Arkansas State Trooper Chris Aaron and Prairie County Sheriff Rick Hickman have been named Law Enforcement Officers of the Year by the Arkansas Attorney General’s Office. Aaron was selected Law Officer of the Year for both Arkansas County and for the Southeast Region for helping to save the life of an accidental shooting victim in Almyra. Hickman was named
Prairie County’s Law Officer of the Year. The two were honored along with other officers from around the state on Tuesday, October 3, at the Attorney General’s annual Law Enforcement Summit and Luncheon held at Camp Robinson in North Little Rock. Nominations in each county are made by county sheriffs, police chiefs, county judges, mayors, and other law enforcement agencies.
A vintage Sunbonnet Sue quilt was donated to the Hazen Public Library by Pam Orlicek Johnson in memory of her grandparents, George and Frances Orlicek. The quilt was made by members of the Hazen community for Angeline Maley Stepanik as a wedding gift in 1922.
DVB City Council approves purchase of fire dept. radios The DeValls Bluff City Council voted unanimously last Thursday night to pay $750 toward the cost of a new repeater and to purchase 10 radios for the city’s Fire Department during their monthly meeting held on October 12th in the DVB City Hall. Present for the meeting were Mayor Kenny Anderson, Treasurer/Recorder Shante' Matthews and council members Richard Henry, Marie Flanagan, Alice Metcalf, Bill Arnold and Wanda Atkins. Fire Chief Doyne
Martin told the council that he had attended a meeting with the Prairie County Fire Association where the new radio communication system was discussed. Martin said that each of Prairie County’s fire departments will be required to pay $750 toward the cost of updated repeaters as well as buy their own radios. According to Martin, a few of the fire department’s radios are compatible with the new system and will not have to be replaced, but a majority of the 17 radios presently
used by his department are not compatible. He also said that radios will not be put in vehicles, so only hand-held units will be purchased. The money for the system and the radios will be taken out of the Fire Department’s account. Martin said that the new system will be operational by November 1st. He also reported that in the month of September there were 9 first responder calls, 5 public assist calls, 1 grass fire and 2 meetings.
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Shelby Jean Williams Shelby Jean Williams, 80, of Des Arc died Monday, October 9, 2017 in her home. Shelby was born December 11, 1936, in Des Arc to Grady and Ann Ellen (Branham) Nix. Survivors include one daughter, Jeannie (Jerry) Cross of Des Arc, four sons, Louis (Nancy) Williams of Stuttgart, Matthew (Monica) Williams of Camden, Rex Williams of Sulphur Springs, Eric (Samantha) Williams of Des Arc, one brother and sister Danny Nix and Carolyn (Ronnie) Holloway both of Heber Springs, nine grandchildren Stephanie Walters/Alexander of Des Arc and Stuttgart, Leah Acre of Cabot, Paul Williams of Beebe, Lee Williams of Stuttgart, Carlee Fisher of Des Arc, Jacob, Connor, Seth, and Caleb Williams all of Des Arc, 10 great grandchildren , Shelby Brooke Hale, Britni Weaver, Quenton Walters, Kable Walters, Addison and Cady Acre, Anya Fisher, Ethan and Lindsey Williams, and 1 great great grandchild Lincoln Hale. Special people in her life were Yvonne Hill, Charlotte Ferguson, Joyce McNeil, Ann Guess, Patsy Harvey, and Angela Dohm. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Louis Williams, two brothers Gerald and Larry Nix, one sister, Betty Martenson, and daughter-in-law Angie Williams. Shelby was a woman of morals and principles, and provided for her family until her health no longer allowed it. She will be remembered for the values she instilled in all of us, her sense of humor, her beautiful flower beds, her hard work being a mother and wife, and the love she had for each one
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of us. A memorial service is planned for 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 20, 2017 at Garth Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Jason McElvey officiating.
Phyllis Faye Love Phyllis Faye (Kittler) Love, 74, of Pelham, Alabama, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 11, 2017. She was born to Wesley and D o r i s Kittler on March 14, 1943. She was a Methodist by faith. She is survived by her husband Phil Love, son Michael B. (Pam) Love and grandchildren, Wesley and Jason Love. Siblings are Don (Nancy) Kittler and Terry (Robert) Petrus of Carlisle, AR, Kaye (Del) Stock of Hazen, AR and Carol (Robert) Sumner of Claremore, OK. She was preceded in death by her parents and infant son, Paul Alex Love. Phyllis obtained a Bachelor’s of Science in Medical Technology from Stetson University in Florida and retired after working many years at the Memphis VA Medical Center. Throughout her career she made many accomplishments in the area of medical research, one being the implementation of the database that is used for all VA Hospitals to collect and maintain information on researching antibodies to fight cancer. Phyllis and her husband moved from Memphis to Pelham 7 years ago to be near their son and grandsons. They loved traveling in their RV to the Gulf Coast. She was an avid sports fan and loved attending all of her grandsons sporting events. She loved gardening and working with plants, especially her collection of orchids. She was a member of Master Gardeners, Aldridge Garden Club and the Birmingham Botanical Garden Club. Visitation was held Friday, October 13, 2017, at Charter Funeral Home in Calera, AL and funeral service and Interment at Alabama National Cemetery. Pallbearers were John Petrus, Aaron Petrus, Don Louis Kittler, David Pearsall, Stuart Watson, Harold Watson and Bob Stringer.
New Books Books
The Innkeeper's Sister- Linda Goodnight Holly and Ivy- Fern Michaels Turkey Trot MurderLeslie Meier Don't Let Go- Harlan Coben Origin- Dan Brown Sleeping BeautiesStephen King Wicked DeedsHeather Graham Life of Lies- Sharon Sala A Snow Country Christmas- Linda Lael Miller The Last Move- Mary Burton Bring the Heat- G.A. Aiken Secrets in Death- J.D. Robb The Woman who couldn't ScreamChristina Dodd The Girl who takes an Eye for an EyeDavid Lagercrantz Enemy of the StateVince Flynn Proof of Life- J.A. Jance Tower of Dawn- Sarah J. Maas My Sister's BonesNuala Ellwood Night on the Texas Plains- Linda Broday Last Breath- Karin Slaughter Gutless- Carl Deuker The Wicked Boy- Kate Summerscale The Test- Bella Forrest Lie to Me- J.T. Ellison The Cuban AffairNelson DeMille Killing England- Bill O'Reilly To Be Where You AreJan Karon The Blackbird SeasonKate Moretti Haunted- James Patterson Every Last Lie- Mary Kubica See what I have Done- Sarah Schmidt Map of the HeartSusan Wiggs Secrets of the Tulip Sisters- Susan Mallery The Proving- Beverly Lewis Dark LegacyChristine Feehan A Seal Wolf Christmas- Terry Spear
ATTENTION DVB ALUMNI Our Biennial Alumni meeting is October 28 in the former DVB Gym beginning at 10 A.M. The addresses we had on file were mailed a notice. If you didn't get a letter, we welcome ALL DVB former students, graduates and teachers! Everything is paid at the door: Dues are $5.00 and King Kat Catfish/Craig's Barbecue Meals are $20.00 each. So that we will have an adequate count for the meal, please send the number in your party to: DVB Alumni 974N Biscoe Farm Rd. Biscoe, AR 72017 Join us in celebrating old friends, school memories and lifetime friendships made at DeValls Bluff High School!
Hope to see you there!
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The Right TimeDanielle Steel The Marriage TrapJennifer Probst Indigo Lake- Jodi Thomas The Bettencourt Affair- Tom Sancton Blood for bloodWilliam W. Johnstone Enigma- Catherine Coulter Robert B. Parker's The Hangman's Sonnet- Reed Farrel Coleman The Romanov Ransom- Clive Cussler Arrowood- Mick Finlay Wild Ride CowboyMaisey Yates Can't Hardly BreatheGena Showalter A Seal in Wolf's Clothing- Terry Spear Together- Laura Lael Miller Seal Wolf in too Deep- Terry Spear Her Dark Half- Paige Tyler Seal Wolf UndercoverTerry Spear _________________
Books purchased in memory of Beth Rogers Southern Pies- Nancy McDermott Wishtree- Katherine Applegate There's a Monster in you Book- Tom Fletcher In the Middle of FallKevin Henkes The Bad Seed- Jory John Frank the Sevenlegged SpiderMichaele Razi Under-the-Bed Fred-
DVDs Linda Bailey Yoda: The Story of a Cat and his KittensBeth Stern On the Night of the Shooting Star- Amy Hest Love Is- Diane Adams After the Fall- Dan Santat __________________
DVD’s Batman and Harley Quinn Wonder Woman Ozzy Cult of Chucky Arrow season 5 Transformers: The Last Knight Lethal Weapon season 1 Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales The Big Sick The Hero 47 Meters Down Austin Found Monster Island Mune Once Upon a Venice A Man called Ove A Dark Song Flash season 3 Baywatch Bring it on Worldwide #Cheersmack Everything, Everything The Mummy Rough Night The Bang Theory season 10 Dead Again in Tombstone Wonder Woman Mickey's Treat Wild Wheels Escape to Animal Island Swallows and
Amazons Captain Underpants Paris Can Wait Meagan Leavey First Kill Fun Mom Dinner Scorpion season 3 Don't Knock Twice Security
Library Memorials Memorials made to the Hazen Public Library in honor of Beth Rogers are from: Charles and Susan Clayton, Woodard Firm PA LTD, Janis Toll, Mary and Keith Glover, Britt James, Steven and Rhonda Keith, and Vince and Marilyn Lyden..
Thank You The family of Billy Pat Hogan would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for the flowers, plants, food, visits, and most especially for your loving thoughts and prayers during our time of grief. We would like to give a special thanks to Brother Wayne Snider, Freida Isbell, and Westbrook Funeral Home for their part in the beautiful memorial service. We would like to wholeheartedly thank Chambers Nursing Home for the wonderful care they gave to the patriarch of our family at the end of his life on this earth.
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Stallings and Rollins wed
Ready for the Survivors’ Parade: Lori, a friend of Paula Smith; Paula Smith, Chris Weems, and Rosetta VanHouten meet each year for the parade. Lori, from Hot Springs, is wearing her 5-K medal
Race For the Cure 2017 Jacob and Andrea Stallings Rollins Jacob Allen Rollins and Andrea Coy Stallings were united in marriage at half past five in the evening on July 7, 2017 at St. Edward Catholic Church in Little Rock, Arkansas. Father Charles Thessing of West Memphis officiated the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Andy and Carol Stallings of Hazen. She is the granddaughter of Florence Svestka and the late Charles Svestka and Betty Stallings and the late George Roland Stallings, all of Hazen. The groom is the son of Jimmy Rollins and Susan Loudermilk and the grandson of Shirley Rollins and the late Jimmy Rollins SR and Ronnie and Linda Loudermilk, all of Hazen. Organist, Katie Loudermilk, cousin of the groom, played "Hymn to Joy” while seating of the family took place. Stephanie PatykStallings, sister-in-law of the bride, and both Grandmothers were seated first. The bridal party consisted of Matron of Honor, Jessica Marks, of Searcy, Raney Rogers of Cabot, Tiffany Reed of Carlisle, DeAnn Tucker of Jacksonville, and Darcy Boultinghouse of Fayetteville. They all wore a magenta, one shouldered, floor length dress. Each bridesmaid carried a bouquet of flow-
ers consisting of lilies, dianthus, purple carnations, white roses, and magenta alstomeria. The flower girl was Maci Carroll of Hazen. She wore a white dress with a silver band, similar to the bride and wore a corsage that consisted of purple carnations and magenta dianthus. The ring bearer was Knox Marks of Searcy who wore a suit similar to the groomsmen and a sign that said “Don’t worry ladies, I’m still single.” The bride was escorted to the alter by her father, Andy Stallings. She wore an ivory Lillian West English Net Ball Gown with a Sweetheart neckline and bejeweled belt. The bride carried a cascade style bouquet with white oriental lilies, magenta dianthus, purple carnations, white roses, magenta altroemeria, and purple lisianthus. She wore matching necklace and earrings which were from her father's late Godmother, Christine Fowlkes. The groom was attired in a grey suit with a white shirt and magenta tie. The Best man was Craig Lee of Enid Oklahoma. Groomsmen included Josh Carroll, Britt Stallings, Brandon Rollins, and Colby Rollins, all of Hazen, Braxton Yeager of Fayetteville, and Alex
I need to talk to someone who can make emoji’s for use on emails and text messages. I have been thinking about this for some time, and I really believe that if emojis can be copyrighted and royalties paid on them, then my idea could make someone a boat-load of cash. So what is this awesome idea, you ask. It is a “mom guilt” emoji. All you moms out there know what I mean. Sure we can use kiss emojis and smile emojis, and wink emojis when we communicate with our children, but who among you would not like to have a good old “mom wagging her finger” emoji to use on occasion? You know that texting and emailing, no matter how carefully worded,
cannot hold a candle to “the mom look.” So I need an emoji that will represent the same thing. I mean really, if you can have an emoji for “poo”, surely someone out there can come up with something that will help me. Oh, wait... Only twentyand thirty-year-olds know how to make emojis, and they really don’t have a need for such an emoji yet. In fact, they might be the recipients of just such an emoji, so I doubt very seriously that anyone in that age bracket would want their mom to have the use of something like that. Hmmm...I might have to wait a few years. Until then, I guess I will just have to continue to be passive aggressive.
DVB City Council from p. 1___________ Police Chief Charles Atkins reported that the Police Department will be receiving 2 new radios that will enable the police department to use the new county communication system. He also said he will be starting paperwork next week to apply for a vehicle grant through the USDA. Mayor Anderson told the council that he is doing away with the Fire
Department committee since he feels that Chief Martin has proven himself to be responsible and dependable with all aspects of the department. He also told the council that an ad soliciting bids for the Castleberry Hotel had been placed in the Arkansas Democrat Gazette and will be placed in the Grand Prairie Herald during the remainder of October.
Wyatt of Prairie Grove. Ushers included Reese Jones and Ross Skarda of Hazen, and Brent Rollins of Stuttgart. They all wore matching suits to accent the groom. After the ceremony, the couple was presented for the first time as Mr. and Mrs. Rollins. The photographer for the ceremony was Olivia Lott of Shreveport, Louisiana, and the Videographer was Colton Kerr of Stuttgart. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at The Junior League of Little Rock. DJ Lantz from Central Arkansas Entertainment kept the guests entertained all night. The guests were seated at tables covered with white linens and magenta runners. The centerpieces consisted of four foot tall arrangements of white mitsumanta branches in clear glass vases. The head table consisted of a long arrangement of white oriental lilies, white roses, purple carnations, purple larkspur, white hydrangeas, and greenery. Guests feasted on a meal of pork loin, twice baked potatoes, baked beans and a roll, prepared by The Food Commander of Hazen. For dessert, the couple chose a three-tiered Rice Krispie Treat cake and a donut tower. The couple shared their first dance to "From the Ground Up", by Dan and Shay. This was followed by the father-daughter dance to "Daddy's Little Girl" by The Shires and mother-son dance to "That's what Mamas do" by Jason Matthews. The Best Man and Matron and Maid of honors toasted the couple, as well as Josh Carroll, Britt Stallings, and Andy Stallings. The couple surprised close family with a special memory slide show in honor of their late Grandfathers. The couple spent their honeymoon in St. Lucia and now reside in Elkins, Arkansas where Andrea is a registered labor and delivery nurse at Washington Regional Hospital in Fayetteville and Jacob is a Fayetteville City Patrolman. The happy couple would like to thank family and friends who made their night so memorable.
By Chris Weems “A good time was had by all, seemed to be the consensus of opinion of the Race for the Cure Attendees at our luncheon table, on the elevators, in the halls and from the rooms where we were seeing the view of Little Rock from the 22nd floor of the Regions Building after the luncheon at the Little Rock Club. The annual “Race for the Cure”, to raise awareness and funds for the Arkansas affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Foundation was held in Little Rock Saturday, October 14. An estimated 40,000 people were in attendance. Lindsey,
time that friends meet if they haven’t had a chance to do so earlier in the day. There are lots of hugs shared. One young woman came to us as we were arriving and said “I want to hug a survivor,” and we obliged. Rosetta Van Houten and I had gone together for the activities. We arrived in time for the breakfast and the photo. The crowd seemed to have been some smaller but we were just guessing. The luncheon, sponsored by UAMS and Winthrop P. Rockerfellar Cancer Center, featured Dr. Susanne Klimberg as speaker. She talked about breast cancer today and
the tables to choose a category and question for her discussion. Guests at the luncheon were recognized for their years of being “Cancer free” and times ranged from a few months to 54 years the most, 51 next, and 37 the next. I am always amazed at the number of ways attendees can use pink on their clothing. There were all types of pink headgear and belts plus pink bows on their dogs, and skirts over their skirts or pants. They had made pink flags and had balloons with pink tails. The theme on the program was “More than Pink.” The front of our pink tee shirts
Shirley Minton Duke and Freida Voumard of Stuttgart and Chris Weems and Rosetta VanHouten got to visit a lot at the Survivors Luncheon Saturday at the Little Rock Club. Little Rock, won the Women’s division of the 5K race. Over-all winner was Eric Stanton Betts of Los Angeles, with Shaun Kozlowski, North Little Rock second, and John Rostaino, Little Rock, third. Robin Troy, DeValls Bluff, participated in the race. The weather was so nice, no hovering in the sunny spots along the streets as had been the case the last two years. All the “Pink” signs, ribbons, balloons, and decorations were in place when people began arriving before 6:00 a.m., for a day of “racing” and celebrating the advances in the treatment of breast cancer. Early detection is and has been a forerunner in making the fight against Breast Cancer slow the number of new patients. The Survivor Breakfast at 6:30 a.m., is sponsored by Simmons Bank. The Survivor picture was taken at 7:15 in the Simmons Plaza and the photos were distributed at the luncheon by Bedford Camera and Video. The “Survivors Parade” was at 9:00. This is the
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advancements in research being made. She used a “Jeopardy” format for her talk, selecting guests at
declared “Be Bold, Be Fearless, Be More. Race for the Cure.”
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Biscoe EHC exhibit wins at 3rd place at County fair
Biscoe EHC met Monday, October 9, 2017, at 10:30 am in the First Baptist Fellowship Hall. Nine members answered roll call: June Cox, Rita Farris, Karen Golden, Lennie Holmes, Bernadette Mosby, Mitzi Osborne, Brenda Prince, Darline Sickel, and Gladys Tucker with 155 volunteer hours reported. President Mitzi Osborne opened the meeting with the Thought of the Day: 'When you eat your plants, you look good in your pants!' - Fitness Motivational quote. Osborne shared an inspirational reading by Helen Steiner Rice, 'Be Glad' based on Jeremiah 29:13. The business meeting began with the financial report. There were no minutes due to the absence of the secretary. As far as unfinished business, plans to attend the Delta District EH Rally on October 24 in Stuttgart at the Grand Prairie Center were discussed. At this time, members planning to attend are Karen Golden, Janice Corpier, Lennie Holmes, and Mitzi
Osborne. A carpool will leave the Courthouse in DeValls Bluff by 9:00 am. Also a report on Biscoe's participation at the County Fair was given: members Darline Sickel, Mitzi Osborne, Bernadette Mosby and Karen Golden volunteered numerous hours during the week. Our educational exhibit, 'How to Make a Fabric Wood Cross' won 3rd place. Several members won ribbons on their entries. Under new business, several items were discussed: *Prairie County Fall Council meeting on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at the Prairie County Fairgrounds. Registration will begin at 9:00 am with the meeting beginning at 10:00 am. The theme is 'EHC is Out of This World !' Paul Osborne will be the presenter with the 'World of Science.' Each attendee is to bring a dish for a potluck lunch. *For the November meeting, members decided to have lunch at the Snow White Dairy Bar for the annual
Thanksgiving meal. Reservations are made for 11:00 am, and the carpool will leave from the FBC Biscoe at 10:30 am. *Operation Christmas Child Project: Members are to bring their filled boxes to the November meeting.Biscoe *Biscoe EHC's Educational Exhibit at the County Fair won 3rd place. COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT: *In Memory donation to the Biscoe Cemetery in the loss of a community member *Love Box to be delivered by Osborne *Love Box recipient for November was decided *Medicare Help report *Project Book is due November 11. After the business meeting, two eye openers were shared. Rita Farris showed her new cookbook written by a friend. Mitzi Osborne showed an unusual birthday card with a metal tree and birds on the front that she received a few years ago. October program leader, Rita Farris, led a discussion on 'The Secrets of the Mediterrian Diet.' Members learned it is a healthy way of eating including using olive oil, a 'good oil' of which there are four kinds. She shared handouts on the subject that included recipes. There was a card shower for birthdays in October - Mitzi Osborne 14th and Darline Sickel 26th. Rita Farris surprised the birthday gals with a chocolate cake that was enjoyed by all. November's birthday is Juanita Hutchinson - 3rd. Bernadette Mosby's name was drawn for the door prize. The meeting adjourned with the Homemaker's Prayer. Biscoe EHC meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 10:30 am at First Baptist Biscoe. Come visit or join us for learning, fun, and fellowship.
Ronna Edge’s class
Julie Young’s class
GFWC Elsie McCain Club hands out dictionaries By Chris Weems The GFWC Elsie McCain Club presented each member of the third grade at Hazen Elementary School a copy of a Student’s Dictionary Thursday morning. Mrs. Chris Weems, president of the Club made the presentations. The books are printed the Dictionary Project Inc. Mrs. Weems told the students that this is the 10th or 12th year for the dictionaries to be given in the school and she admonished them to use the book, keep up with it and enjoy it as a resource to help them in their school work.
Carlisle Alumni dedicate sign By Chris Weems The Carlisle Alumni Association dedicated the sign at the Alumni Museum Building Sunday afternoon as a memorial to Bill and Joy Lou Palsa Mason,. The sign was purchased with contributions that were made at the time of the death of Mrs. Mason. The family wanted the sign because of the work Joy Lou did at the Museum and for her pride in the Museum. Mike Calvert, president of the Carlisle Alumni
Association and Peggy Boles Bailey, a member of the Board told of the decision of the Board to dedicate the sign to the Masons. Laquita Bennett their daughter, thanked the Association for the honor bestowed on her parents. She said that her mother had enjoyed seeing the museum growing and the artifacts being preserved in the way the Board is doing it. A reception was held after the ceremony. Carolyn Marek, Bobbie
es and two were absent that day. The Club has more dictionaries in case new students come to the school during the year.
HIPPY group meets... The Hazen HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters) had their October group meeting at the Hazen Community Center on Monday, October 9, 2017, at 3:30 p.m. Dominique Williams and Linda Strohl welcomed the families to the group meeting. The children gathered together for story time where Dominque read the story, Mickey’s Halloween. A group picture was taken and then Halloween Safety was practiced with the children. The children who attended were: James Baxter, Destin Butler, Austin Carpenter, Hayden and Sean Carrell, Kristopher Chidester, Christina Duncan, William Hickman, Vince and Wesley King, Gabriel Lee, Madelyn Lindsey, Kaleb Moore, Jackson Munnerlyn, Kennedy and London Raper, Archer and Cache Skarda, and Abby Vick. The next HIPPY group meeting will be November 13, 2017 at 3:30. The HIPPY staff would like to thank the City of Hazen for the use of the Hazen Community Center.
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Mike Calvert, president of the Carlisle Alumni Association, LaQuita Mason Perkins (whose parents are honored by the memorial sign), and Peggy Boles Bailey, alumni board member (l to r). Pryor, Mary Lois Moran and Loretta Marcott made arrangements for the reception. The Carlisle Alumni
Association Annual meeting will be Friday and Saturday, October 20 and 21.
FALL BRUCELLOSIS VACCINATION PROGRAM SCHEDULED The County Brucellosis (Bangs) vaccination program will be held Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Some of the items in the museum include class composites and other memorabilia. The composite on the floor below is Christine Weem’s graduating class.
Miss Ronna Edge and Mrs. Julie Livesay Young are the third grade teachers. There are 49 students in the two class-
Arkansas law requires that all heifer calves between 4 and 12 months of age be vaccinated against Brucellosis. Representatives from the Livestock and Poultry Commission and the Prairie County Cooperative Extension Service will offer an on-farm vaccination program at no cost to all Prairie County beef and dairy producers. If you are interested, please contact the Prairie County Extension office in DeValls Bluff at 870-9982614 by Monday, October 23 . A schedule will be put together and producers will be notified when we will be at their farm. The Livestock and Poultry Commission has stated that each farm where cattle are to be vaccinated must have a chute or squeeze chute with a head gate where cattle can be subdued. Even with good facilities, the chances of someone getting hurt are possible. If the proper facilities are not available or safe, the vaccinator has the right to refuse to vaccinate your calves. Calves will not be vaccinated unless the owner or someone representing him is present.
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Junior Hornets get win over Palestine-W Wheatley by Ross Harper The Hazen Junior Hornets played the Pa l e s t i n e - W h e a t l e y Patriots last Tuesday night to make up for the cancelled game at the beginning of the season. The final score came to 46-28 for a Hornet win. Tuesday’s game started off fairly even for both teams. The Patriots quickly scored on the Hornets in the first quarter, which was followed by a failed conversion. Hazen then answered with a touchdown from Eric Cohen, and after the 2-point conversion, the Hornets were up 8-6. In
the second quarter, things began to take off for Hazen. The Hornets would score two more touchdowns before halftime, both by Donavan Harris and both with good conversions. Hazen only allowed one touchdown from the Patriots, who followed it with a successful conversion. The score totaled 24-14 going into the second half. The third quarter looked much like the second; Hazen would outscore the Patriots two touchdowns to one. Hazen’s first, run in by Quincey McAdoo, and second, by Harris, touchdowns were again both followed by good con-
versions. The Patriots failed on their conversion, and the score came to 4020 going into the final quarter. Hazen’s last touchdown of the night was scored Harris, his fourth of the night, but was followed by the Hornets only failed conversion. The Patriots would score one more touchdown and conversion for a final score of 46-28.
Junior Hornets lose to Augusta Red Devils by Ross Harper Playing their second game of the week, the Hazen Junior Hornets travelled to Augusta to play the Red Devils last Thursday. Although playing hard, the Hornets couldn’t come away with a win. The final score was 16-28. Thursday’s game did not go well for the Hornets. In the first quarter, the Red Devils quickly scored their first touchdown of the night. Keeping pace with Augusta, Hazen scored a touchdown of their own by Donavan Harris. Up
8-6, the Hornets allowed another touchdown, this time with a good conversion. Hazen responded with their second and final touchdown, again by Harris. After the Red Devils scored their third touchdown, Quincey McAdoo and Donovan Harris, key components to the Hazen team, came out of the game due to injuries in the second half. The Hornets could not establish another scoring drive for the rest of the game, and allowed one more touchdown from Augusta. The final score came to 16-28 for a
Hornet loss. With Tuesday’s win and Thursday’s loss, the Junior Hornets go 3-3 in conference. They hope to make it 4-3 as they play the rival Des Arc eagles at home Thursday night at 7:00.
Senior Hornets raise their helmets high after their 55-6 win over the Carlisle Bisons.(above). Below: Read ‘em and weep!
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Hazen Elementary Students participate in field trips with local offices The 5th graders at Hazen Elementary were visited by Amy Greenwalt Carroll of the Prairie County Extention Service Office in DeValls Bluff. Carroll showed the students different types of animal pelts, showed them how to make plaster of Paris animal tracks, and even brought along a pet iguana. (see pictures on the right courtesy of Amy Carroll) Grand Prairie Veterinary Service had an awesome time with their visitors on Friday. Hazen Pre-K came for a visit. Their teacher is Jennifer Linder. Dr. Jeff and Kayli Smith demonstrated some of the things that veterinarians and technicians do everyday from bandaging a leg, looking at radiographs, listening to hearts, and looking at ultrasound. they had a great time and were eager to learn. (pictures below courtesy of Cherie Dulany)
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