Tuesday
Woodmen flag displayed...
WoodmenLife Chapter 621 of Carlisle proudly walked the big American Flag across the
Friday night. It took approximately 40 volunteers to carry the flag out to the 40
played the National Anthem.
By Debbye Harrison
The primary topic at the October 14, 2024, Carlisle School Board meeting was the recent release of the state testing scores. The ATLAS scores were made public by the State Department due to the urging of parents before school administrators and teachers have had training in what the scores mean. Therefore, the numbers are available but the explanation is missing.
Over the next month, training will be made available to the schools so that administrators and teachers will be able to explain the many categories of information provided by the tests.
This is the first year for this test, and very little practice questions were available beforehand.
One students commented “I looked at the first two questions, and I had
never seen anything like that, so I just put answers for the rest of the questions without reading any of it.”
Comments were made at the meeting concerning the validity of the scores given the lack of pre-test information, and that this being the first time for this test so there is nothing to compare it to.
The state is demanding more rigor from the teachers and students and has equated the scores of 1-4 to A-F. If a student has a 1 in math, then that is equivalent to an F and that student should have an F in class.
Therefore, a level 1 student should be retained.
Level 2 students demonstrate a basic understanding and may need personalized support and intervention to keep up with the content in the next grade. This students are considered a C and D
student.
The Level 3 student is a B student and is proficient, showing mastery of grade-level standards and is on track for college and career readiness. They are prepared for content at the next grade.
The Level 4 student is an A student. This student is advanced in understanding and is ready for accelerated or advanced content. There should only be 5% F’s and 5% A’s.
From Superintendent Greene “We can expect school letter grades sometime between December and February. Grades will be determined by the following formula: the top 5% of schools will earn an “A”, the bottom 5% and “F” and the rest will be categorized into “B”, “C”, or “D”.
On a positive note, the Atlas portal will allow us to pinpoint specific areas where the students are
struggling, which will help us better focus our efforts moving forward. While it may be a controversial stance, we may need to increasingly focus on teaching strategies that align with the tested standards.”
Grades tested: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10 Science 27% = 1 43%=2 21%=3 8%=4
Grades tested: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Math 43%=1 37%=2 17%=3 3%=4
Grades tested: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,10 English 27% = 1 47%=2 20% = 3 5% =4
The Fourth Grade will participate in a once-in-alifetime demonstration of heart surgery right at the Elementary School. Through the efforts of the Fourth Grade teachers, Mrs. Hedrick, Mrs. Kelly and Mrs. McIntosh, a collaborative effort between Mrs. Bokker, the FFA teacher from high school, and Dr. Jamie Pinto, a
physician from Carlisle, has been arranged. The students have been studying the heart both physical and literal, and now they will participate in a dissection of a pig’s heart. Dr. Pinto will explain the physical make-up of the pig’s heart as it compares to the human heart, and she will guide Mrs.Bokker’s students along with the Fourth Grade students as they dissect the heart. Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held in Elementary on October 22 and in High School on October 28. There will be a meeting for parents and students concerning financial aid for college and career on October 28, 2024, during Parent/Teacher Conferences. School will be dismissed on November 1.
The Hazen City Council met on Thursday, October 17, 2024, to hear a presentation on the upcoming millage for the Hazen School District. High School Principal Amy Marek talked to the council about the projects that the millage would pay for, including new Agri and PreKindergarten buildings. The district also wants to tear off the lower hallway of the high school and build a new wing on the north side of the building. In addition, the district wants to tear down and rebuild the fieldhouse at the football field, renovate and equip the back of the old gymnasium to use as a weight room for the female athletes, and update the cafeteria.
Market said that the agriculture business in Arkansas is a $21 billion industry which has a 38% shortage in qualified applicants. The building, which will be built across the creek to the north of the high school, will cost $1,922 million. The district has already received an $89,000 grant for a new greenhouse. The PreK building, Marek said, is too small for the number of students that have applied and has poor plumbing. A new building will be built north of the elementary school and will cost $1,812 million. A new lower highway will have updated science labs, a new Family and Consumer Science lab, and a larger art room. The cost will be $1.966 million. A new field-
house will replace the one that was built in 1982. The old building has structural and mechanical deterioration, along with electrical problems. A new building will improve the climate and hygiene, Marek said. The new weight room in the old gym will cost $239,875 to build., and cafeteria upgrades will cost approximately $250,000 to update the seating, put in a new ceiling, and increase traffic flow.
The district has been planning for a millage that will increase the rate from the present 33.83 mils to 41.33 mils and would increase the tax bill on $100,000 by $150 a year. The total amount is expected to be a little over $11 million. (See pictures on page 8.)
A resolution was passed to condemn the home located at 308 West Madison St. The owner, Mark Mosby who was present at the meeting, was given 90 days to rehabilitate the home's electrical and plumbing systems. The roof must also be repaired. If the property is not brought up to code, the city will complete the condemnation process. Representatives from JZUBHA, LLC. presented an amended proposal to purchase the 2.97 acres of land owned by the city that is located just south of the El Amigo restaurant. The company wants to move the liquor store on the east end of town to the interstate location and possibly build an Indian
restaurant at the same location. The company agreed to pay the assessed value of the land if the city would do the boring for the utilities. After some discussion, the council rejected the sale.
There was also a discussion about the “On Patrol Program” which the Hazen Police Department participates in. The contract was automatically renewed in June of this year and will renew again in June. Mayor David Hardke was made aware of some concerns about the legality of the programing by the Municipal League Legal Defense Department. There were questions about the 4th Amendment search and seizure clause. Hardke also stated that there have been a lot more repairs since participa-
tion began. Police Chief Bradley Taylor said that he talked to the On Patrol lawyers, and they have agreed to talk to Municipal League lawyers about the contract. Since the contract ends this coming June, the council decided to put off a decision about continuing with the program until then. Taylor said that he was not planning to extend the contract then anyway. He reported that department cars are being repaired and that the $119,000 retrieved in a search and seizure has been finalized in court and that his department would be collecting a portion of that money. In other business, Utilities Department Head Chad Swaim said that his department has been fixing water leaks and trimming trees in the park. His depart-
ment has also been checking up on people flipping houses in town to make sure that they were doing things correctly. He also said that a gas valve on City Limits Road had to be replaced in November, and that culverts will be put in around town soon. He expects the understructure for the water plant to be delivered this week.
The 45 mil city millage was renewed. Hardke also said that the TRicks property will be listed again if it doesn’t close this week. Hardke also announced the third quarter budget results. He also gave the report for Fire Chief Seth Skarda who was absent saying that two first responder calls had been made and that the department had burned down a house on Washington St.
Fannie Fern Martin
Fannie Fern Martin, age 90, went to join her family in heaven on the morning of October 14, 2024. Granny Fannie was born February 2, 1934 to Everett and Buelah Robinson of McCrory, Arkansas. She married Leo Martin and they were married 72 years. Fannie worked at the Van Huesen plant in Hazen, and later as a cook at Carol’s Kitchen which later became The Hurley House, she
worked here until retiring do to her health. Fannie was also a babysitter; she kept half of the kids in town and loved them like she had birthed them herself. She had lots of love to spread around and she showed it. Granny Fannie became her name of choice. She loved watching her hummingbirds, laughing at the squirrels balancing on the birdfeeders trying to eating the bird feed. Fannie spent lots of time working her word books trying to keep her mind busy.
Fannie and Leo had five children during their marriage. She was
preceded in death by one daughter, Regina Golleher; one son, Doyen Martin; and her husband, Leo Martin. Staying behind to cherish her memory is one son, Eric Martin of the home; two daughters, Marlene Martin and Glendora Tarry, both of DeValls Bluff; 9 grandkids; 16 great-grandkids; and one brother, Rondle Robinson(Diane) of South Haven, Mississippi. Memorial Services for Fannie were held Sunday, October 19, 2024 at 2:00 PM at the First Baptist Church in DeValls Bluff.
D VB City Co u ncil disc u sses starting bu ilding permit committee
By Lisa Mills
The DeValls Bluff City Council met on October 17th with Recorder/Treasurer
Darlene Conner and Council Members Pam Del Giorno, Marie Flanagan, Carol Griffin, Jackie Adcock, Alice Metcalf, and Shirley Goff present. The council formed a budget committee for the 2025 city budget. Committee members are Alice Metcalf, Marie Flanagan, Carol Griffin, and resident Marcus Metcalf. Metcalf stated that she thinks a committee should be formed to work on building permits because they are being handled poorly. She said, “the permits need to be applied for and approved before building starts, not the
other way around.” Del Giorno asked if there was any kind of resolution regarding the permits. Connor and Metcalf said, “No, we have a city ordinance.” Connor said that there is a fine for every day someone does not have a permit and it needs to be enforced. City Attorney Mike Stuart said that the purpose of the permit is not only to assure zoning laws are met, but also that the builders do everything right. He explained that a zoning and planning commission draws a map zoning what areas are commercial and what areas are residential, then the first part of issuing a building permit is to make sure whatever is built is in the correct zone, then a building inspector determines that it will be built correctly. “I can get you some information on what other cities have done and the Municipal League can help you with a plan.”, Stuart said. He gave examples of issues in Pine Bluff, and Goff gave examples of issues in Stuttgart, Adcock said, “We need to put it in the paper that permits have to be purchased before any building starts and that we won’t approve any without knowing what it will be for.”
Metcalf said, “But we have to make sure
everything is legal before we print it. Again, what I suggest is that it’s something we need to work on.”
Connor said, “But we don’t have any choice to approve the ones we have tonight because they have already been built.”
Five building permits were approved: Riley Ward and Clay Coghlan for a 30 x 40 building at 407 North Bridges St., Barbara Hancock for a 12 x 16 room addition at #5 Cedar St., Leslie Lee Hart, Jr. for a 14 x 40 Tiny Home at 270 Prairie St., Hollywood Duck Club to finish a house at 1052 E. Cypress St., and Hollywood Duck Club for a deck at 1102 E. Cypress St. Police Chief Jeremy Murphy reported 15 traffic citations and seven arrests in September.
Hazen School Superintendent Anthony Barrett presented information about the millage increase that will be on the November ballot. He showed the plans for improvements at the school that the increase will pay for and how people’s taxes will be affected. If anyone has any questions or would like more information, Barrett can be reached at the school or by calling him at 870-2554549. (For additional information see page 8.)
The Grand Prairie Quilt Society met October 9, 2024 at the First Christian Church fellowship hall, Stuttgart, with 5 members present.
Shelley opened the meeting with the Thought for the Day, "My doctor recommended more fiber so I'm headed to the fabric store." The September minutes and treasurer's report were given.
October Happy Birthday greetings were extended to Laurie and Eunice, Happy Birthday, Laurie and Eunice.
Old Business: September's field trip to Stitching Post in Little Rock was postponed to a future date.
New Business: Several future field trips were proposed: to the Historic Arkansas Museum to see Maryelle's spinning and weaving exhibit, to a fabric store, and to see the Arkansas Quilt Trail in Jefferson County.
The quilt club will hold our November 13th meeting at the B & J Deli in Roe to have lunch and to view Jackie's mom's lovely quilts. Show and Share:
By Vicki Skarda
Delta Kappa Gamma started their first meeting this year at Searcy Child Safety Center of White County. This Child Safety Center is a non-profit Child Advocacy Center serving over 426 children in White, Cleburne, Woodruff, and Jackson County. Nan Tucker prevention and Education Specialist gave us a tour of this lovely facility. Many of our new members still teach and needed this information on child abuse. Education can prevent 90-95% of abuse, with awareness intervention. There are 17 advocacies in the State of Arkansas. If anyone suspects abuse please tell someone, call the hot line number and report. Arkansas Abuse Hotline is 1844-SAVE-AChild.
By Leigh VanHouten
Contractors Garrett Excavating are just over 75 percent complete with their work at the Old Highway 70 crossing.
This work will connect the two canal segments so that water can flow under Old Highway 70. This is the second crossing to be installed for the White River Irrigation District (WRID). The first was completed at Downs Road.
“They are still setting, waterproofing and grout filling the 16-inch gaps between the concrete boxes,” WRID Construction Manager John Neukam explained.
Shelley brought several quilt books and magazines for the treasure table for the members to take home.
Maeola showed her Quilt of Valor in progress. A memorial will be given by the quilt club in memory of Winnie Cotten.
The next meeting will be November 13.
Garrett Excavating has set 65 concrete boxes. These boxes have an opening of 10-foot by 10foot, are six-foot in length and weigh almost 20 tons each, Carman explained. They will be laid side by side to create the needed flow. The box ends are formed such that the joints nest and become watertight. Five boxes are required for the current canal size and will be reduced as construction continues downstream with less
water flow required. A typical county road crossing requires 65 to 80 boxes. WRID crews will finish the concrete work, which consist of the head walls and aprons on the end of the boxes.
“We will complete the earthwork and connect the two sections to complete,” Neukam said.
Weather permitting the road will be back open for the public travel on this Fall. Currently drivers are being
detoured through the WRID pipe yard. The entire project, once complete, will bring affordable water to area farmers in portions of Prairie, Arkansas, Lonoke and Monroe Counties. Continue to keep up with construction, public meetings and other information by following the White River Irrigation District on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/Whi teRiverIrrigationDistrict
Cameron and Alex Vail and Alex’s mom, Sandy Felty, finished The Pumpkin Run 5K in Lonoke recently. Cameron Vail finished 5th in his age group.
Dear Editor:
This is only for those who will be voting AGAINST the Hamburger Tax in Carlisle.
By your decision to vote against this bill, you must have another proposal in mind that will fix the concession stands BEFORE the spring baseball season. Please be present at the December City Council meeting with the details as well as the financial plan in place.
By your decision to vote against this bill, you obviously do not
want to spend your money on taxes; therefore, as a concerned voting citizen, it’s safe to assume you want the best for the community and will contribute outright to the needs of the Park. Please take your donations straight to the City Clerk after you vote.
By your decision to vote against this bill, you are expressing your distrust of the city’s leadership; therefore, I know you will devote your own time and effort to this job so that it will be done the way you feel
The people who donated blood at the Hazen First United Methodist
Church October were:
Glenn Wilkins
Sunny Wilkins
Erna Tosh
David Gannon
James Gray
Steve Chlapecka
Allison Chlapecka
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PRAIRIE COUNTY, ARKANSAS
PROBATE DIVISION
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MATTIE ELIZABETH KERR, deceased CASE NO. 59NPR-24-20 NOTICE
Last known address of Decedent: 2009 Maple St. Des Arc, Arkansas Date of death: May 20, 2024.
An instrument dated December 3, 1999, has been admitted to probate as the last will of the above-named decedent and on the 14 th day of October, 2024, Dennis James Kerr, and Donna Gaye Speight, were appointed co-executors thereunder, of the Estate of Mattie Elizabeth Kerr. A contest of the probate of the will can be effected only by filing a petition within the time provided by law with the Circuit Court of the Prairie County, Arkansas, Probate Division.
All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate. The claim must be filed with the Circuit Court of the Prairie County, Arkansas, Probate Division in Des Arc, Arkansas 72040.
Executors: Donna Gaye Speight
30 Mount Tabor W., Cabot, AR 72023
Dennis James Kerr 13816 Highway 11 North, Des Arc, AR 72040
Attorney for Estate: Grant Ballard
P.O. Box 224 Clarendon, Arkansas 72029
T: (870) 747-3813
This notice first published the 23rd day of October, 2024. Respectfully submitted,
By: /s/ J. Grant Ballard
Attorney for the Estate Arkansas Bar #2011185
P. O. Box 224 Clarendon, AR 72029 (870)747-3813
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PRAIRIE COUNTY, ARKANSAS SOUTHERN DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CASE NO. 59SPR-24-29
PORTER R. CLIFTON, DECEASED NOTICE
Name and Last Known Address of Decedent: Porter R. Clifton 603 West Crowley Street, Hazen, AR 72064
Date of Death: August 6, 2024
a) On October 4, 2024, an Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate by Distributees was filed with respect to the Estate of Porter R. Clifton, deceased, with the Clerk of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Prairie County, Arkansas, under Arkansas Code Annotated §28- 41101.
b) All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, properly verified, to the Affiant/Distributee or their attorney within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate.
c) The names, mailing addresses, and telephone numbers of the Distributee and the Distributees’ Attorney are: Affiant/Distributee: Reid G. Clifton, 92 Rock Steady Lane, Hazen, AR 72064, (501) 5161400;
Attorney: C. Pierce Caviness, Campbell, Grooms & Spaulding, PLLC, P.O. Box 1123, Hazen, AR 72064, (501) 313-4967
This notice first published the 23rd day of October, 2024.
REID G. CLIFTON, AFFIANT /s/ C. Pierce Caviness C. PIERCE CAVINESS CAMPBELL, GROOMS & SPAULDING, PLLC Attorney for the Estate of Porter R. Clifton, Deceased
is best. Please let the City know what time you will be there to work on the Concession Stands.
By your decision to vote against this bill, you are afraid that you will be paying 1⁄8 of a cent more for your restaurant food in Carlisle than in Lonoke; therefore, I hope to never see you eat at Grumpy Rabbit, Sonic, Cozy Nook or the Mexican Place again because the Carlisle establishments will remain much cheaper. You are saving less than
3 cents a dollar and keeping our parks as they are. Our city has a terrible problem, and this is one attempt at solving it. Perhaps it isn’t perfect, and maybe it isn’t even the best. But it is what we have right now. Our choice is—-Are we going to be part of the solution or are we going to be part of the problem? Maybe that’s the question you ought to wrestle with before you check the ballot “yes” or “no.”
Sincerely, Debbye Harrison
Chris Wright
Terry Odom
Derrick Mannis
Nancy Chlapecka
Sydne Hamilton
Anastasia Henry
John Bennett
Chris Hearly
Erin Taylor
Charla Gibbs
Andrea Rounsvall
Jeff Rounsvall
Candy Weems
Ashley Inman
Angela Barnhill
Jeff Henry
Danielle Kerr
Lucus Moody
Correction...
The Herald incorrectly put the wrong names of these Grand Prairie Pageant winners. The GP Toddler Miss (12-23 months): 1st runner up, photogenic, and Peoples Choice award was Randi Moyer, and the winner: Tressie Elizabeth Sayger. We apologize for the error.
City General Funds will pay the $136.50 cost for this notification.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PRAIRIE COUNTY, ARKANSAS, 3rd DIVISION, PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF STEPHANIE KATHLEEN MORRIS, DECEASED CASE NO. 59SPR-24-25 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
Name of Decedent: Stephanie Kathleen Morris Last known address of Decedent: 149 NE Third St. Ulm, Arkansas 72170 Decedent’s Date of death: January 30, 2024
An instrument dated December 5, 2011 was on September 16, 2024 admitted to probate as the Last Will and Testament of the abovenamed Decedent, and the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of Decedent's estate. A contest of the probate of the Last Will and Testament can be effected only by filing a petition within the time provided by law. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned, within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate. Claims for injury or death caused by the negligence of Decedent shall also be filed within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate. This notice first published the 23rd day of October, 2024.
Eden Corley Cameron, Personal Representative, c/o M. Gayle Corley, P.A., Attorney at Law, CORLEY LAW FIRM, 415 N. McKinley St., Suite 445, Little Rock, AR 72205, 501-801-0035 (voice), 501-801-0036 (facsimile), Gayle@CorleyLawAR.com, AR Bar No. 85032 Corley Law Firm I 415 N. McKinley, Suite 445, Little Rock, AR
Prairie County Election Commission
General Election and Annual School Election
November 5, 2024
Early Voting
Oct. 21, 2024 to November 4, 2024
Voters wishing to cast an early voting ballot may do so beginning on Monday, October 21, 2024. Hours will be from 8 AM until 6 PM at the Des Arc and DeValls Bluff Courthouses. Saturday voting hours will be 10 AM to 4 PM. The last day for casting an early voting ballot will end on Monday, November 4, 2024 at 5 PM. Early Voting and Absentee Ballot tabulation will begin at 4 PM in the County Clerk’s office at the Des Arc Courthouse on November 5, 2024.
November 5, 2024
Polls will open at 7:30 AM and will close at 7:30 PM
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 November 5, 2024 General and Annual School Board Election will be posted on Oct. 28, 2024 in the Prairie County Clerk’s office in Des Arc and DeValls Bluff. If there is any objection to a poll worker, the objection must be filed within 7 days of posting to the Prairie County Election Commission.
Rita Dobson Chairperson — 501 516 7264
Stan Ferguson —- 501 516 6156
Harvey Joe Sanner —- 501 516 7000 For Additional Information Call
Prairie County Clerk in Des Arc —- 870-256-4434
Prairie County Clerk in DeValls Bluff —- 870 998-2314
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor
The Des Arc Eagles improved to 6-1 and 4-0 in the 2A-2 with a 46-13 win over Izard County Consolidated on Friday night on the road.
Daviyon Bell led the Eagles with 104 yards rushing and three touchdowns on 10 carries. Jamie Collins had 132 yards rushing and a touchdown. He also scored four two-point conversions. Brayden Knupp and Cane Childers each scored rushing touchdowns. Hudson Goodman added a two-point conversion.
On defense, Cole Eldridge led the Eagles with six tackles, a sack and a tackle for a loss. Tylenn Miller had five tackles, a sack and two tackles for losses. Jack Manek had three tackles, a sac and three tackles for losses.
“We came out Friday and took care of what we needed to,” Des Arc coach Brandon Barbaree said.
“Everyone played a lot, and we were able to see improvement for the week.”
Des Arc, which leads the conference by one game over Marked Tree and
Cross County, hosts Cross County this Friday.
“This week’s game is a huge challenge for us and has big implications as far as the conference standings and an opportunity stay atop of the conference,” Barbaree said. “They are huge up front, and after changing their offense to the double wing, they are very tough to stop. Defensively, they have been good the last few years, and this year is no different. We will need to play a complete game to win on Friday.”
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Hinson Rollins Stadium.
Des Arc Class of 1974 holds reunion...
The Des Arc High School Class of 1974 celebrated their 50th class reunion on DAHS homecoming weekend.
B i son p lay toug h game i n 62-20 wi n over Poyen
While it looks like Carlisle routed Poyen 62-20, the final score doesn’t indicate how close a game it was.
Carlisle took a big step towards the conference title with the win over the Indians. Carlisle is now 7-0 overall and 4-0 in the 2A-4 conference while Poyen is
now 3-1 in league play, tied with Hazen and Bearden. “We knew they were going to be tough,” Carlisle coach Gary Wilson said. “We know the Barrett brothers do a great job there. We knew our kids were going to have to play hard for four quarters because we knew they
wouldn’t lay down. That is exactly what they did.”
Carlisle jumped out to a 34-6 lead at halftime only to see the Indians keep it within striking distance, cutting the Bison’s lead to 41-20 heading into the fourth quarter.
“They kept battling … our kids had to answer the bell because we knew they were going to do the same thing.”
Carlisle started putting some distance between them and Poyen when Lawson Petrus scored on a four-yard run in the fourth quarter. He also returned a fumble for a touchdown to push the lead to 55-20, forcing a running clock. The Bison scored another defensive touchdown to end the game Michael Spingola returned an interception for six points. Wilson said his team needed a game like that. It’s the
first time the Bison have been challenged since beating Junction City 41-20 on Sept. 6.
“As fun as it is to see some of your backups get into the game in the second half, this time of year, we need our starters to get ready to play a four-quarter game,” he said. “That’s what we’ve got to do to get the season end that we want to have.”
Bison quarterback Ty Tanksley completed 18 of 27 passes for 210 yards and three touchdowns. Gavin Davis caught eight passes for 92 yards and two touchdowns. Kaiden Clingmon caught seven passes for 66 yards and a touchdown.
Jaden Elliott led the Bison in rushing with 120 yards on 20 carries. He scored two touchdowns. Carlisle travels to Bearden on Friday night. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor
The Hazen Hornets got their first shutout of the season Friday night, beating Baptist Prep 44-0. With the win, the Hornets keep pace in the 2A-4 standings. They are now 3-4 overall and 3-1 in league play, tied for second with Poyen and Bearden.
In Friday’s win over Baptist Prep, Hazen quarterback JJ Pinkney rushed for 163 yards and four touchdowns on nine carries. He also returned a kickoff 85 yards for another score. Noah Adkins rushed for 142 yards and a touchdown on nine carries. The Hornets had a season-high in rushing with almost 400 yards.
“Everybody can say they’ve been hurt by injuries,” Hazen coach Joe Besancon said. “We’re hurt by injuries. I had four or five kids who didn’t play
Friday night. But we played better. I was really worried about them throwing the ball. That’s what they do. We couldn’t cover a pass if we had wanted to the week before against Poyen. We made a lot of adjustments and worked on things in practice. It benefited us.
“We go after the quarterback pretty good and kept him off balance. We just lined up and ran about four of five different plays all night long. We were able to control the clock and lay on them a little bit. It worked out for us.” Hazen hosts winless Clarendon for senior night.
“They are dangerous … they’ve got speed,” Besancon said. “They are as fast as anybody in this conference, I promise you. Their numbers are low, like a lot of teams. But their speed concerns me.” Kickoff at Hornet Field is set for 7 p.m.
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10. Only two entries per household will be judged.
11. Occasionally, game schedules are changed after the contest games have been selected. If this week’s line-up does not correspond to the games being played, the game or games in question will be voided and the contest will be judged on the basis of the remaining games.
to storage lot of 1111 Highway 70 West in Hazen. The initial fee due is $100.00, and additionally The storage fee due is $50.00 per day and continues to accumulate daily. The administrative fees due are $150.00 for the processing of the lien, the processing of a stolen vehicle report by our Police Department and the processing of certified letters sent to the owner and lien holder (if any) via mail. The above amounts do not reflect the 11% tax that is due upon releasing the vehicle. Tower storage & administrative costs are accuring daily as legal liability of the owner, Rick’s Automotive & Wrecker Service claims first priority lien on the said vehicle and its contents 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 the lien holder of all right, title, and interest in the vehicle. To take possession of this vehicle, you must appear during normal business hours, Monday-Friday 8am5pm, and provide proof of ownership and pay all associated charges. Please contact us immediately at 870-255-3305 if you wish to pick up the above-mentioned vehicle.
Rick Wiggins, Owner
To Whom it May Concern. A 2017 Freightliner VIN# 1FUJG4HLC3407
The above mentioned vehicle was towed to our lot on September 23, 2024 per request of Hazen Police Department, and was towed to storage lot of 1111 Highway 70 West in Hazen. The initial fee due is $750.00, and additionally The storage fee due is $60.00 per day and continues to accumulate daily. The administrative fees due are $150.00 for the processing of the lien, the processing of a stolen vehicle report by our Police Department and the processing of certified letters sent to the owner and lien holder (if any) via mail. The above amounts do not reflect the 11% tax that is due upon releasing the vehicle. Tower storage & administrative costs are accuring daily as legal liability of the owner, Rick’s Automotive & Wrecker Service claims first priority lien on the said vehicle and its contents 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 the lien holder of all right, title, and interest in the vehicle. To take possession of this vehicle, you must appear during normal business hours, Monday-Friday 8am5pm, and provide proof of ownership and pay all associated charges. Please contact us immediately at 870-255-3305 if you wish to pick up the above-mentioned vehicle.
Rick Wiggins, Owner Rick’s Automotive and Wrecker Service.
The Hazen School Board heard about a $516,000 state grant for headphones and microphones that allows the district to participate in the High Impact Tutoring program this year. The tutoring program from BookNook, which is being implemented in grades 1 through 8, provides intervention and acceleration for the students in literacy and math. Assessments are given
periodically, and the students interact with their tutors either one on one or with a maximum of 3 students per tutor. Time is set aside each day for the tutoring program.
Elementary Principal Laura Saranie said, “The kids love it.” Three fourth graders came to the meeting to talk about the program.
Future Farmers of America (FFA) students also gave a presentation about their upcoming
trip to the FFA National Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. The students will be
gone from October 22-25. Bradley Bokker and Peyton Kocourek, along with FFA sponsor Dylan
Cass, gave the board details of some of the classes that the students will take and what other things they will see during the trip.
High School Principal Amy Marek reported that the juniors and some of the sophomores will begin ACT testing prep soon. She also announced that the WorkKeys program will be available to seniors to increase their workplace readiness.
After an executive session, the board returned and voted to hire Aimee Kerr as a paraprofessional, Austin Prince for the position of year-round maintenance supervisor and full time bus driver for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year. The board then adjourned. No one stayed for the annual district Report to the Public, so the Herald will print a report on that next week.
