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Community Calendar of Events Tuesday October 19 HHS Alumni meeting 6:00 p.m. Thursday October 21 Hazen City Council Meeting 6:00 p.m. City Hall Lunch with the Lions Drive Thru 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Riverfront Park, Des Arc. Friday October 22 Hazen Hornets Homecoming Coronation 2:00 p.m. Parade follows Homecoming Pre-game Festivities 6:00 p.m. Hornet Field Hornets vs England Hornet Field 7:00 p.m. Hazen Class of 1971 50th Class Reunion Nick’s BBQ in Carlisle 5:00 p.m. Des Arc Eagles vs Marked Tree. Eagle Field 7:00 p.m. Carlisle Bisons vs Clarendon Lions Lion Field 7:00 p.m. Thursday October 28 Food Distribution at First United Methodist Church in Hazen 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
The Hazen HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters) had their October Group Meeting at the Hazen Community Building on Tuesday, October 12th at 3:30 pm. Linda Strohl and Jennie Gates, the HIPPY coordinators, welcomed the families to the group meeting as they came in. The Hazen Fire Department and Troy Young provided fire safety information for the children and allowed them to explore the fire truck. John Pressgrove and staff from the Arkansas State Forestry Commission Division provided fire information, goody bags and a visit from Smokey the Bear for the children to enjoy. The children who attended the group meeting were: Audrie Sanner, Brynlee Young, Lucy Lisko, MaKay'Lynn Franks, Kate Vernon, Sloane Stallings, Brody and Huntley Prislovsky, Oakley and Joy Gladish, Sophia Duke, Ellie Raper, Emery and Remington Orman, Harper Davies, Emma and Hudson Kerr, Phoebe Rowe, Phoenix Marcum, Penelope Prine and Michael Nickels. HIPPY would like to thank the City of Hazen for letting us use the Hazen Community Center for our meeting, as well as the Hazen Fire Department and Arkansas State Forest Commission for their help making it a fun time for our kids. “We are so thankful for our HIPPY families and their children participating in the HIPPY program this year,” Gates said. (Jennie Gates photo.)
Court adds new hires, raises salaries The Prairie County Quorum Court voted to hire a deputy county attorney and a Victims of Crime Advocate (VOCA) at its October 12 meeting. Two of the justices, Judy Hinson and Rick Stallings were absent from the meeting. Prosecuting Attorney Rebecca McCoy addressed the court stating the need to hire a deputy attorney in Deputy Prosecutor Abram Skarda’s Prairie County office and to hire a VOCA representative after presenting her case to the county’s budget committee in a separate meeting. The state has agreed to fund a part-time attorney for the Des Arc office with the exception of the county providing an office and all of the necessary equipment and supplies. The VOCA position will be paid through a secured grant with the court contributing approximately $10,500 a year toward the salary. The VOCA will work with victims along with other duties. The county’s portion of the money will be paid with American Relief Program funds. The person who fills this posi-
tion will act as a kind of social worker who will work with victims and sit with them in court. He or she will act as a liaison between the victims and the attorney’s office and will be paid $14.25 an hour. “In Prairie County, we have a lot of child victims,”County Attorney Abram Skarda said. “The people in Prairie County deserve to have someone who will do this.” The VOCA employee will work Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and not be on call 24/7. The VOCA grant is long-running, according to McCoy. The court voted unanimously to allow the hiring of the two new county personnel. Justice Hatcher asked about travel reimbursement for the VOCA hire, and McCoy said that she would make sure that it would be taken care of. The intent is to hire someone local for the position. Sheriff Rick Hickman requested that the salaries for the county deputies and jail employees be increased from the present $12 per hour. He said that he is having trouble keeping employees because near-
by locations pay $14 or more an hour. In order to keep the jail’s federal contract which brings in about $500,000 a year, the increased cost of $125,000 to $150,000 a year is worth it according to Hickman. About 30 people will get the raise. The budget committee agreed with the sheriff, and agreed to his request. “We can’t do without the federal contract,” Budget Committee Chairman Lawrence Holloway said. The court voted unanimously to increase the salaries to $19 for deputy and $15 for jail workers. County Agent Amy
Tallent introduced the new people in her office and presented gift bags to the justices in lieu of the usual annual meals. The Des Arc Baseball Association has asked the county to allow the destruction of an old school building at the baseball field in order to make room for more parking. Judge Mike Skarda told the court that the building has no asbestos in it and is made of concrete blocks. The county doesn’t have time to take down the building at this time, but with the court’s permission, they would take it down. The concrete foundation will be
left for the Baseball Association to use. The court approved the destruction. Skarda also asked for permission to put a memorial to veterans in the courthouse park, which was approved. Skarda said that the county road department had hauled less gravel this year, but its expenses had gone up $45,000. “Some pipes we need we can’t get,” he said. The cost of gravel has been going up this year. At the end of the meeting, Skarda announced that he will run for the county judge position again.
DVB Council accepts grant By Lisa Mills At the October 14th city council meeting, a resolution was passed to accept a USDA Rural Development Grant. The $43,000 grant will be used to purchase a John Deere Utility Tractor/Backhoe. The city’s portion of the cost will be $15,513. Mayor Dodson reported that the final portion of the Fun Park Grant application will be to provide a presentation to the state committee on October 29th. He also reported that the grant application process has begun for the Water and Sewer
Department updates. Mayor Dodson reported that roof repairs have been made at the bank building and the Castleberry Hotel Building. He also stated that he had spoken to Martin Stewart, the brick layer who is supposed to be working on the Robinson Building. Stewart said that his crew would be back to work on Monday. Mayor Dodson said he told him if they weren’t, the city would have to consider taking other steps. Sheriff Rick Hickman reported 1 attempted break in, 1 trespassing, 1 disturbance, 1 fender
bender, 1 runaway, 1 medical assistance, and 3 alarm calls. Utility Manager Eric Martin provided council members with a daily report of utility work for the month. Appointed Budget Committee members for 2022 are Alice Metcalf, Marie Flanagan, and Richard Henry. Attending the meeting were Mayor Brian D o d s o n , Treasurer/Recorder Darlene Connor and council members Raymond Watson, Alice Metcalf, Richard Henry, Lalisa Wright and Carol Griffin.
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Betty Bednar Betty Bednar, age 89, of Carlisle was relieved of her pain and suffering to be with the Lord on October 12, 2021. She was born to the late Paul and Vlasta Marek on August 6, 1932 in Slovak, AR. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Robert Bednar and two older sisters, Evelyn Chlapecka and Irene Elam. Betty is survived by six daughters, Debbie Stovesand (Jay), Tammy Perkins, Pammy Schafer (Roger) of Carlisle, Linda Ciganek (Eddie), Sharon Adams (Chip) of Hazen, and Karon Booe (Leroy) of Lonoke; two brothers Martin Marek and Paul Marek, both of Hazen. She is also survived by thirteen grandchildren Jason Stovesand (Marvel), Eric Stovesand (Julie), Erin Herlein (Trey), Ashley Ciganek, Eddie Ciganek, Justus Adams, Jacob Adams (Maggie), Jeremy Booe (Meagan), Zachary Booe(Michelle), Emily Durden (Reed), Morgan Clark (Tyler), Blane Perkins (Megan), and Blake Perkins (Heather); twelve great grandchildren and one expected in March. Faith and family were the purposes of life for Betty. She was a devout Catholic and devoted mother and grandmother who loved her family and taking care of their needs no matter what age. She lived for special occasions and holidays. No matter how much work it was, the
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special memories out weighed her hard work preparing them. The last five months of her life were spent at Chambers Nursing Home in Carlisle under the care of a comforting staff who gave her special memories as well. Visitation will be Saturday, October 16, 2021 from 9:30 to 10:30 am at St. Cyrial and Methodius Catholic Church in Slovak, AR. Rosary will begin at 10:30 am before the funeral mass. Interment will be at Slovak Catholic Cemetery by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen, AR. Memorials may be made to St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, Slovak or St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Carlisle, AR.
Ruby Mae Smith-Mosby Ruby Mae SmithMosby, 97 of Carlisle, formerly of Hazen, p a s s e d away on Wednesday, October 6 at her home. Ruby was born August 5, 1924 in Hazen, Arkansas to Robert Lincoln Smith and Laura Pearl Hill-Smith. She was one of five daughters born to this union. As a child growing up in Hazen, Ruby and her family were members and worshipped at Prairie Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. In recent years, she had been a member of Mount Canaan Missionary Baptist Church in Carlisle. Ruby received her early education from the Biscoe Public School System. After a brief hiatus or getting married and starting a family, she went on to complete her education and received her GED. Ruby was employed for many years as a Housekeep and Nanny for a couple of local families within her community (the Simms, Gray and Gherring families). She also worked for a number of other local businesses before retiring in the 1980’s. Ruby was united in holy matrimony to Phillip Smith in 19451967. To this union eleven children were born. In later years she met and married Dan Mosby. Her husband Dan Mosby, her parents, Robert Lincoln Smith and Laura Pearl Smith, three sons: Perlis Smith, Edward Smith and Leotis Smith; two daughters: Edith Smith and Sandra Smith; four sisters: Robbie Russell, Martha Mae Moore, Leola Vaden and Hattie Pearl Trice all preceded Ruby in death. Survivors are: five sons: Lindsey (Gireta) Smith, Claudie Smith and Jerry (Carol) Smith all of Hazen, AR; Derrick (Marcia) Smith of Conway, AR; and Darrell (Leasa) Smith of Dewitt, AR; her daughter Ina (Joe) Harris of Little Rock, AR a daughter in law Elaine Smith of Hazen, AR; a host of grandchildren, a host of great grandchildren and a host of great great grandchildren, other relatives and friends. A visitation was held
on Friday evening, October 15 from 6 until 7 PM at Mount Canaan Missionary Baptist Church, 317 North Bankhead Drive in Carlisle. Funeral services were held on Saturday morning, October 16 at 11 AM at the Carlisle Civic Center, 215 South Court Street in Carlisle with Minister Derrick Smith officiating. Interment took place at Hazen/Prairie Chapel Cemetery in Hazen by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley (870) 734-2772 email: brans c u m b f u n e r a l home1928@yahoo.com and Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Phillip Smith, Leonard Smith, Vince Smith, Terry Loudermilk, Quintin Smith, DeVante’ Smith, Derrick Smith Jr. and Jeremy Smith.
Gregory Alvin Hambrick Gregory Alvin Hambrick, 53, of Des Arc died Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at Baptist Health in Little Rock, Arkansas. Greg was born January 28, 1968 in Stuttgart, Arkansas to Alvin and Carolyn (Childers) Hambrick. He was the pastor at Des Arc Pentecostal Church of God. Survivors include his wife, Daphne (Winders) Hambrick, three children, Jonathan (Tamara) Hambrick, B. J. (Brooke) Buckner, Kayra (Landon) DeVore; three grandchildren, Zander Gonzalez, Zaleigh Gonzalez; Delaney Kay DeVore, mother; Carolyn Hambrick; two brothers, Jeff Hambrick, Chris Hambrick; and one nephew, Marc Hambrick. He was preceded in death by his father, Alvin Hambrick. Visitation was from 5:00-7:00 pm Friday October 15, 2021 at Garth Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services were at 2:00 pm Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Des Arc Pentecostal Church of God with Bro. Curtis Richardson and Bro. Bobby Griffith officiating. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. Pallbearers are Jerry Childers, Timmy Felty, Dewayne Mayher, Marc Hambrick, Mathew Needham, and Jimmy Gonzalez. Honorary pallbearer is Chris Addison.
DAHS EAST students help PC Imagination Library
By Mary Ann Williams Margaret Fisher Literacy Challenge, Inc. Des Arc High School EAST students joined “Dolly Parton” at T.J.’s Kountry Kitchen to encourage families to enroll all preschoolers under 5 in the Imagination Library. The partnership between EAST and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library here in Prairie County will help increase the number of children under 5 that receive FREE BOOKS in their home mailbox every month. The new sign draws attention to an easier way to register newborns to 5-year-olds online at: https://imagination library.com/usa/affiliates/ARPRAIRIE/ on a phone or computer as soon as the child is born. Within 6 to 8 weeks registered children will receive an age-appropriate high-quality book every month in their home mailbox until their 5th birthday. EAST is a project-
based, service-learning class providing students with the most current, high-end technologies available. However, EAST is much more than a “computer class.” At heart, EAST is an educational experience that allows students to grow personally. In EAST, students collect information, solve problems, and gain valuable experience. “An experience outside of the classroom has given me more knowledge than information I’ve gotten inside the classroom,” said Jacques Reidhar, an 8th grader at Des Arc High School. Des Arc High School students are in the process of collecting information for potential community problems. In meeting with various community members, students learned about the Imagination Library’s, commitment to early childhood literacy from Ms. MaryAnne Williams, Coordinator , and Mrs. T.J. Nelson’s dedication in collecting donations for the program. Students immediately wanted to support the program, too.
So far, students have created flyers, QR codes, and marketing materials for Imagination Library in Prairie County. Aaron Madar, a senior at DAHS and EAST student champion, said “Education before school is just as important as education in school.” He fully supports the early literacy program that is available through Imagination Library. The Imagination Library of Prairie and Woodruff Counties is the signature ongoing project of Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, an international women’s educators organization... Margaret Fisher Literacy Challenge, Inc. is the non-profit that partners with school districts, banks businesses, civic organizations and individuals that have funded this book gifting program for 17 years. Since 2005 over 50,000 books have been delivered into the hands and homes of preschool children in Prairie County thanks to the sustained investment from our community partners.
Bequette speaks to PC Republicans By Rita Dobson Jake Bequette recently spoke to the Prairie County Republican party. Bequette is a candidate for U. S. Senate, a seat that John Boozman currently holds. Jake Bequette is a former NFL football defensive end and a United States Army veteran who served in Iraq in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. He was selected in the third round with the 90th overall pick by the Patriots in the 2012 NFL draft. He played high school football at Catholic High and played for the Arkansas Razorbacks.
Jake Bequette speaks while Rick Dobson and William Anderson listen. Bequette stated in a press release " that as an Army veteran, former NFL player, and Arkansas Razorback, I have lived my life with service and conservative values at the forefront.
Now I have a calling to do more. That is why I am running for the United States Senate." Bequette gave a brief talk and then took questions from the group.
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Des Arc Eagles are 6-1 after winning over Carlisle Bison By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor CARLISLE — The Des Arc Eagles improved to 6-1 on the season with a 38-14 win over the Carlisle Bison on Friday night at Fred C. Hardke Field. The Bison fell to 0-7. After a scoreless first quarter, Des Arc came alive to lead 24-0 at halftime. Des Arc’s Treyvion Reed scored on an 89yard run. Jack Kearby scored on a 65-yard run and Bari Rockens scored on a 15-yard run. The Eagles pushed their lead to 38-0 in the third quarter. Reed scored on a 52-yard run and Kearby scored on a 16-yard run. The Bison scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter. Gabe Boyle scored on a 10-yard pass from
Carlisle’s Michael Staton tackles Des Arc’s Jack Kearby during the Bison’s loss to the Eagles on Friday night at Fred C. Hardke Field. (Amanda Smith photo.) Holden Jones. Gage Parker scored the twopoint conversions. Michael Staton then scored on a 10-yard run to account for the final score. Jack Kearby led the Eagles with 151 yards rushing on 11 carries. Reed had 141 yards. Cash Flanagan had 60 yards on 8 carries. Rockins had 40 yards on
6 carries. Parker led the Bison with 47 yards rushing on 15 carries. J.J. Sullivan had 40 yards on 13 carries. Kaleb Elliott had 31 yards on 3 carries. Des Arc coach B.J. Paschal said the Bison controlled the first quarter. “They had it most of the first quarter,” he
said. “We only had one possession in the first quarter, and we had to punt. They were controlling the clock. My hat’s off to them.” The second quarter was a different story. “As the game wore on, we found some things we could do,” Paschal said. “We had a couple of big plays that led to our scoring.” Des Arc has two conference games left. The Eagles host Marked Tree for homecoming this Friday. “We’re really starting to play well up front,” Paschal said. “If you are doing that up front, you can win a lot of games. I’m proud of the way we are playing up front. If we can keep getting better every week, I think we can play for a long time in the playoffs.” Carlisle travels to Clarendon this Friday.
Hazen Hornets get big win over Clarendon Lions By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor CLARENDON — The Hazen Hornets got their biggest win of the season Friday night, beating Clarendon 22-20. The Lions were ranked fourth in Class 2A by High Arkansas the School Sports Media poll. The Hornets are now 52 on the season. over win the In Clarendon, Hazen led 80 after Luke King scored on a 2-yard run in the first quarter. Hazen’s Sheddy Ward scored on a 26-yard pass from King in the second quarter. The score was tied 14-14 at halftime. Hazen’s final points came on a 65-yard interception return by Kolten Tosh in the third quarter. Braylen Anderson scored the two-point conversion. King completed 24 of 40 passes for 226 yards. Tosh had 13 catches for 92 yards. He also had 21 tackles to lead the
Hornets. Anderson had 16 tackles. Justin Schlenker had 13 tackles. Collen Key had 12. “It was a good win for us,” Hazen coach Joe Besancon said. “The kids played really hard.” The win was a good bounce back one after being shut out by Des Arc the previous week. “As poorly as we played against Des Arc, I know we were a better team than what we showed that night,” Besancon said. “Going on the road and playing as well as we did, I was really happy for them.” Besancon said the win over Clarendon is something his team can use to build upon as the Hornets get ready for the playoffs. “We started four ninthgraders on the line Friday night,” he said. “They handled it well. I was really impressed.” to travels Hazen Friday on England night.
Public Notice Biscoe Waterworks is a public water system subject to regulation under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act. Those regulations require the notification of customers whenever a violation occurs. That is the basis for this notice. The violation occurred when the water system failed to retain a qualified, licensed operator for the period of August 2021. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency sets national standards for drinking water and has established a requirement that certain public water systems must be operated by a qualified operator. The Arkansas Department of Health defines a qualified operator as a person holding an appropriate valid Water Operator’s License based on the type of water system and population served. The system will remain in violation until the requirements of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Arkansas Department of Health’s Water Operator Licensing is met. Failure to meet this requirement does not necessarily mean that the water is unsafe or that alternate sources of water should be used. The water system currently has employees enrolled in the required training courses and will test for the required Water Treatment License in September 2021. Should you have any questions concerning this notice, contact the Biscoe Water Department at 870-998-2226 or the Engineering Section of the Department of Health at 501-661-2623.
Breast Cancer awareness... The Hazen Post Office is once again decorated up for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The postal workers “pull out the pink” every year as a reminder of those who have survived and as a memorial for those we have lost to this disease.
According to the Arkansas Department of Health, 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer.It is the most common form of cancer and the second leading cause of death among women. In 2018, there were 2,339 new breast cancer cases and 368 cancer deaths in the state. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer and the importance of early detection. In 1997, the Arkansas General Assembly passed the Breast Cancer Act, which led to the ADH’s BreastCare program. The BreastCare program coordinates efforts with providers to offer no-cost screenings and follow-up services to eligible women who are uninsured or underinsured. Last year, the program served 8,403 women in fiscal year 2021. Those services resulted in 62 Arkansas women diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer. The General Assembly continually reviews legislation to improve services for early detection. In the most recent legislative session, we passed Act 553.
Biscoe EHC reports 230 volunteer hours By Mitzi Osborne Nine members of Biscoe EHC gathered on Monday, October 11 at the Biscoe First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. The members answered the roll call with their volunteer hours for a total of 230 hours. Those attending were: Brenda Prince, Barbara Williams, Connie Smith, Karen Golden, Ardie Yates, Juanita Hutchinson, Rita Farris, Bernadette Mosby, and Mitzi Osborne.
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ACT 553 amends the law concerning coverage of diagnostic examinations for breast cancer under certain health benefit plans. It clarifies that an insurer, upon the recommendation of a woman's physician, must offer screening mammography as an essential health benefit if the woman has a prior history of breast cancer or the woman's mother, sister, or any first- or second-degree female relative of the woman has had a history of breast cancer, positive genetic testing, or other risk factors. According to the American Cancer Society, when breast cancer is detected early and is in the localized stage, the 5-year relative survival rate is 99%. Early detection includes doing monthly breast self-exams and scheduling regular clinical breast exams and mammograms. The Arkansas Department of Health is encouraging women to talk with their healthcare providers about getting screened. If you would like more information on the BreastCare program, call 501-661-2942 or visit www.arbreastcare.com.
President Mitzi Osborne called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m. followed by the inspirational leader, Juanita Hutchinson reading the Helen Steiner Rice poem ‘Armor of God’ based on Romans 13:11. Mitzi Osborne read the minutes in the absence of the secretary. The members then discussed business: travel plans for the Delta District in Searcy, Fall Council plans for October 28, the November Thanksgiving meeting plans, and their Christmas Community Kids Project The October program leader Rita Farris presented ‘52 Questions in 52 Weeks – Writing Your Life Story.’ She asked each member a question from the handouts about our lives. These gave a few examples of the types of question included in the 52 questions. Rita Farris surprised the three October birthday ladies with a cake. Those with October birthdays were Mitzi Osborne – 14th , Darline Sickel – 26th (absent) and Ardie Yates – 30th. Karen Golden won the door prize. Then members adjourned with the reciting of the Homemaker’s Prayer.
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To Whom It May Concern: A 2010 Ford Focus SE Vin# 1FAHP3FN4BW20425 was picked up on 8-52021 at Oak Street in Little Rock at the request of the owner.This vehicle is in the possession of Rick’s Automotive & Wrecker Service 1111 Hwy 70 W, Hazen Ar. 72064, (870)255-3305. Towing, storage, & administrative costs are accruing as legal liability of the owner. Rick’s Automotive & Wrecker Service claims first priority possessory lien on the said vehicle and its content for all such charges. The vehicle and its contents will be dismantled, destroyed, or sold at public sale to the highest bidder if not claimed within 45 days and constitutes a
waiver by the owner and lien holder of all right, title, and interest in the vehicle. To take possession of this vehicle, you must appear during normal business hours, MonFri, 8am-5pm, provide proof of ownership and pay all associated charges. (10-13-21 2tc) To Whom It May Concern: A 2004 Honda Accord Vin# IHGCM66544A043667 was picked up on 12-21 2021 at Fawn Acres rd. & Idwyll at the request of the Prairie County Sheriffs Office. This vehicle is in the possession of Rick’s Automotive & Wrecker Service 1111 Hwy 70 W, Hazen Ar. 72064, (870)255-3305. Towing, storage, & administrative costs are
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accruing as legal liability of the owner. Rick’s Automotive & Wrecker Service claims first priority possessory lien on the said vehicle and its content for all such charges. The vehicle and its contents will be dismantled, destroyed, or sold at public sale to the highest bidder if not claimed within 45 days and constitutes a waiver by the owner and lien holder of all right, title, and interest in the vehicle. To take possession of this vehicle, you must appear during normal business hours, MonFri, 8am-5pm, provide proof of ownership and pay all associated charges. To Whom It May Concern: A 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Vin# 4A3AL25F28E029466 was picked up on 6- 162021 at I 40 202 EB at the request of the Arkansas State Police. This vehicle is in the possession of Rick’s Automotive & Wrecker Service 1111 Hwy 70 W, Hazen Ar. 72064, (870)255-3305. Towing, storage, & administrative costs are accruing as legal liability of the owner. Rick’s Automotive & Wrecker Service claims first priority possessory lien on the said vehicle and its content for all such charges. The vehicle and its contents will be dismantled, destroyed, or sold at public sale to the highest bidder if not
claimed within 45 days and constitutes a waiver by the owner and lien holder of all right, title, and interest in the vehicle. To take possession of this vehicle, you must appear during normal business hours, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, provide proof of ownership and pay all associated charges. To Whom It May Concern: A 2008 Toyota Camry Vin# 4TIBK46K58U565153 was picked up on 8-19-21 at the 191 WB I-40 at the request of the Arkansas State Police. This vehicle is in the possession of Rick’s Automotive & Wrecker Service 1111 Hwy 70 W, Hazen Ar. 72064, (870)255-3305. Towing, storage, & administrative costs are accruing as legal liability of the owner. Rick’s Automotive & Wrecker Service claims first priority possessory lien on the said vehicle and its content for all such charges. The vehicle and its contents will be dismantled, destroyed, or sold at public sale to the highest bidder if not claimed within 45 days and constitutes a waiver by the owner and lien holder of all right, title, and interest in the vehicle. To take possession of this vehicle, you must appear during normal business hours, MonFri, 8am-5pm, provide proof of ownership and pay all associated charges. (10-21-21-2tc)
Des Arc Schools will auction two school buses and 16” Michelin Pull off tires at 10:00 a.m. Saturday October 23rd. Auction will be at the Bus Garage behind the High School at 7th and Anderson Streets. 10% Buying Premium. Hinshaw Auction Co. 501-516-5630 AAL1667.
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Local business windows decorated for football
The students of Hazen High School and Carlisle High School have been decorating windows for the football season. Some of the businesses who participated (pictured at the top left to right) are The Rieke Firm and Small Town Roots in Hazen, which were painted by HHS seniors under the direction of teachers Lauren King and Candace Taylor and The Bank of England in Carlisle. At the bottom is Cozy Corner in Hazen. Hazen and Carlisle will play at Hornet Field on Friday, October 29, when HHS will celebrate Senior Night. The Hazen High Alumni Association is sponsoring a drive-through King Kat fishfry at the community center in Hazen before the game. (See ad below.)
Carlisle School Board votes to continue mask mandate By Debbye Harrison The Board Room was filled for the October 11 School Board meeting. All board members were present along with Superintendent William
Rountree and all administrative staff. Special guest was Brad Horn, former superintendent and currently Director of the Wilbur Mills E d u c a t i o n a l
Cooperative. The primary business was the debate about the mask mandate. Vic Seidenschwartz was on the agenda as an informational speaker concerning the mask mandate. He was given 4 minutes to speak. Seidenschwartz told the board that they had no legal right to mandate the wearing of the masks. He had a lengthy list of all the possible health issues that can come from students wearing a mask seven hours a day. These issues increase if the mask is not properly cared for. He further reminded the Board that there had been no person engaged to properly train the staff and students on how to wear and care for the masks. He said that it has been shown that improper care can lead to a greater hazard than going without a mask. He also complained about the “psychological warfare” that is being inflicted on the students. If a student does not wear the mask or is wearing it improperly and refuses to correct it, that student has to go to detention. Over time these detentions can lead to a more serious level of punishment. When Rountree called “time,” Mr. Seidenschwartz continued with his speech. After another minute Rountree again reminded him of their earlier agreement to the four
minute limit and that his time was up. Seidenschwartz argued the point and felt like he had adequately timed the speech and had not gone over time. Further, he felt that time was called because he was directly criticizing the administration, and it seemed to be the way to get him to stop. He then continued until he ended what he had prepared. LeeAnne Measles, the school nurse, was then given the opportunity to rebut. She, too, was told that she would have 4 minutes. Measles began with statewide statistics from schools with mask mandates. Since the reporting to the state had been unreliable, she decided to use the numbers for the Carlisle District. At the beginning of the year there were a small number of COVID cases and a large number of quarantines because of the exposure to the band members and junior football teams. Due to the way they practice, these groups cannot wear masks. However, each week there have been fewer and fewer cases until last Friday there were zero positive COVID cases and only four in quarantine. In elementary there had been no problems with mask wearing. The children have been very agreeable and apparently it has been very successful. The mask is only one line of defense.
It is part of a four prong approach the school is using: hand sanitizing, social distancing, checking temperatures, and masking. Her time limit was called before she finished, and she stopped mid-sentence and sat down. President Adam Ellis asked for questions from the Board. There were none. He then asked Superintendent Rountree for his recommendation. Rountree asked the Board to consider letting the mask mandate remain as it until after the Thanksgiving Holiday. Then, at anytime there is a total of 30 COVID + quarantine cases, the school will reinstate the mask mandate for a week. If the number drops, then the masks can be taken off. The Board voted 6 for and one against Adam Ellis’ request to lift the mandate. In other business The Cowboy Chrysler Dodge dealership is offering a special FFA deal on Dodge trucks. If a school purchases a Dodge truck this year, once the truck has been used for two years or 20,000 miles, it can be sold back to the dealer for the sale price and a new one given to the school free of charge. The foundation for the FFA barn has been poured, and Mrs. Bokker, the FFA teacher, is greatly in hopes of it being fin-
ished before Christmas break. Justin and Katey Ball are donating a full size arena for use with the school barn facility. The arena will be 100 X 200 ft with a 12 ft. gate and a 6 X 9 ft. gate. The arena will be moveable and will be useful in many ways Bokker said. It will allow students who own horses to ride at the arena. This will help keep the arena dirt loose. Show animals of all varieties need to be worked in the arena. This year an extremely high number of students showed livestock, and they also won ribbons at the County Fair. Mrs. Aukes reported on the upcoming training of ten teachers in the Professional Learning Communities. This is an on-going project for the school. It is a way for teachers to learn new strategies and in turn teach their fellow educators. The Co-op will be sending representatives all year to monitor their progress. Mrs. Sayger reported that for the first time in a long time, there was very good news from USDA. The USDA will be increasing its support for lunches and will be helping with the free and reduced lunch cost. She reminded the Board that the thing that is needed most to keep the cafeteria budget in the black is to have more students eating lunch and breakfast.
The City of Hazen is urging children to participate in
Trick or Treating on
Saturday, October 30th. There will also be a drive-through
Trick or Treat at the Hazen City Park across from the Hazen Community Center
Saturday, October 30 from 5:00 until 6:30 p.m. Any business or organization wishing to participate needs to contact City Hall at 870-255-4521.