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Community Events Calendar Thursday October 27 Junior Hornets Football VS Marvell 7:00p.m. Hornet Field
Hazen/DeValls Bluff, Prairie County, Arkansas
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Hazen High School Hosts Senior Night
USDA Distribution 10:00a.m.-12:30p.m. First United Methodist Fellowship Hall
Friday October 28 Senior Hornets Footbal @ Marvell 7:00p.m. Quinton Bonds
Allie Burroughs
Kenley Griffin
Patrick Hoover
Reese Jones
Aimee Lease
Kyren Mills
Michael Pargo
Hunter Robinson
Kayla Robinson
Abby Rounsavall
Cutler Taylor
Lucas Walker
Ketrina Wallace
Faith Young
Saturday October 29 40th Annual Rice Festival 10:00a.m. Hazen City Park
Monday October 31
Tuesday November 1 Free Flu Clinic 10:00a.m.-12:00p.m. Biscoe City Hall
Friday November 4 Hazen Junior High Beta Club Induction 9:00a.m. HHS Gym
Tuesday November 8 General Election Day
Pantry Pile-Up
Thursday November 10 Hazen Masonic Lodge 7:30p.m. Lodge Hall DeVAlls Bluff City Council Meeting 6:00p.m. City Hall
Saturday November 12 Movies @ the Center Presents: God’s Compass 6:00p.m. DeValls Bluff Community Center
Monday November 14 Hazen Chapter #5 OES Meeting 6:15p.m. Hazen Lodge Hall
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Hazen Chamber of Commerce
Please call F&M Bank, 255-3042 to list events.
Ladies and Gentlemen: The Student Councils from Des Arc High School and Hazen High School started a friendly competition in the fall of 2012 to raise food for the Prairie County food pantry. Hazen Student Council purchased a plaque that would travel to the school that raised the most food. Every year the competition is very close, as a matter of fact, one year the winner won by 21 cans.
The winner of the 2016 Hornet vs. Eagle Pantry Pile-Up is the
Hazen Hornets!!! Hazen's total was 5,346 and Des Arc's was 2,335 for a total of 7,681 Congratulations Hornets on your win! However, the true winners are the families that are in need of food during this holiday season. The Student Councils at each school would like to thank everyone for bringing food. Congratulations to the student bodies of Hazen and Des Arc. Prairie County has some of the best kids in the state.
Election Officials & Sites General Election November 8th, 2016 Belcher/Tyler Linda Uhiren Johnny Uhiren Robert Brasko Clara Bednar Geneva Chlapecka Virginia Lisko Bullard/Hickory Plains Romona Holland Gerald Bone Russell Patterson Michelle Martin Patsy Johnson Robbie Veasey Dora Mae Holloway Calhoun Shirley Overturf Mona Lee Holloway Jimmy McDaniel Christine Reidhar Center/Union Howard Wallace Gail Wallace Barbara Holmes Frances Richards Des Arc Kathleen Richards Jerry Palsa Janet Turnage Marilyn Highfill Hazen City--Ward I Nina Jean King Cindy Hill Nell Pich Omega Miller Hazen City--Ward II Nelda Adams Sue Grady Sharon Stallings Curtis Adams Peggy Holmes Hazen City--Ward III Dorothy Owens Richard Cagle Cassandra Penn
Robert Curlett Sue Livesay Gireta Smith Hazen Country Shirley Petter Mary Price Sara Perry Dellin Leon Gray
White River Ward II Ann Childress Gene Tollett Dale Tollett Pam Prichard James Albert Kirkland
Lower Hill City David Rogers Sadie Foster Jeffen Roddy Mitzi Osborne
White River Ward III Louise Merrell Rochelle Johnson Joe Ray Brenda Addison Ann Guess
Lower Hill Country/Upper Hill Darlene Sickel Madonna Hughes Mary Watson June Cox
White River Country Sandra Webber Denise Long Deanna Felts Kimberly Boyer Terrell Sutton
Roc Roe City & Country Linda Dillingham Shirley Blackwell Thomas Blackwell Gladys Scott Paulette Hosto Judy Graham Paulette Kreimeier Jean Hosto Wattensaw City Lula Mae McDonald Joyce Surratt June Whiteside Helen Holloway Lalisa Wright Wattensaw Country Peggy Todd Betty Harrison Mary Van Houten Joyce Vincent White River Ward I Deloris Holloway Charles Keel April Robinson Micki Barlow
Election Commissioners Rita Dobson Stan Ferguson Harvey Joe Sanner
Prairie County Early Voting Early voting will be availble at the Des Arc and DeValls Bluff courthouses
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m beginning on October 24th.
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Little Farmers Contest
Obituaries Donald Gene McGarity 85, of Des Arc, formerly of Brinkley, AR passed a w a y Wednesday, October 19, 2016. He was a 1950 graduate of Brinkley High School. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing with a minor in Business Management from Memphis State University in 1954. Don was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Brinkley, AR. Don enjoyed a career with the Brinkley Post Office, becoming Postmaster on March 3, 1985. He retired from the Brinkley Post office after 36 years of service. He was a 20 year member of the Brinkley Fire Department, where he retired as captain in 1976. He was also a member of Brinkley Jaycees, Brinkley Squares, and Brinkley Kiwanis Club. He enjoyed camping, traveling, watching western movies, fishing, and gardening. He is survived by his wife of 47 Years, Joyce McGarity of the home, daughters Collette Kirksey of Little Rock; Desira (Andy) Perry of Sherwood; Angalique McClain of Silver Springs, Florida; Babette McGarity of Little Rock; Donna
Prairie County Crop Report from Brent Griffin County Extension Agent Staff Chair Days of field work: 4 Top Soil Moisture: 80% short 20% adequate Sub Soil Moisture: 100% Very Short Livestock Condition: 3 Fair Main Activities: Soybean harvest draws close to completion. Fall tillage continues to occur around scattered showers. Crop Progress: Soybean: 90% harvested
(Frank) Taylor of Jacksonville; and Terri (Doug) Gross of Des Arc. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great granddaughter. He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Josephine McGarity, son William “Bubba” Clark, and grandson Christopher Gross. Visitation was held Friday, October 21, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Garth Funeral Home Chapel with a memorial service immediately following at 11:00 a.m. www.garthfuneralhome.com
Louis John Prislovsky 89, passed a w a y Saturday. Survivors are two sons, B i l l y (Xiumei) Prislovsky and David (Cathy) Prislovsky; two daughters, Gail Oliver and Lisa (Tim) Raper. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. John's Lutheran Church with visitation one hour before. Burial will be in Lone Tree Cemetery. www.turpin-co.com.
Virgil Turner 85, of Lonoke was called home to be with the Lord on October 19, 2016. He was born June 4, 1931, the sixth of seven children born to James and Eliza Turner in Mineral Springs, Ark. His siblings preceded him in death. Virgil spent his childhood in Tollette, Ark. At age 17 he enlisted in the US Army and was deployed during the Korean War and the German Occupation. After six years of service he was honorably discharged and returned home to complete high school. He attended the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, where he earned a B.S. degree in B u s i n e s s Administration. In 1958 he married the love of his life, Lillie Mae Jones of Lonoke, Ark. Four children were born to
this union. Virgil relocated to the Chicago area in 1959 where he lived for 23 years. There he served in various community organizations including the Chicago Board of Education, Children's Hospital and the Cook County Community and Economic Development Association. After a brief period residing in Los Angeles, he returned to the Chicago area and ultimately relocated to Lillie's childhood home of Lonoke, Arkansas. In Lonoke he continued in public service as the Executive Director of the Arkansas AIDS Foundation, coordinator of the Smart Take Charge program, and the Lonoke High School POWER program. He served on the Lonoke Quorum Court, Lonoke Park District, and worked as a consultant for non-profit organizations. A man of strong faith, he was ordained as a minister at St. Paul Church in 1995 and served as an Associate Minister at Union Valley in Lonoke and Prairie Chapel in Hazen. At the time of his passing he was a member of Lonoke Assembly of God where he served as a substitute Sunday School teacher. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and a host of other family and friends. Viewing will be at Serenity Funeral Home from noon to 4 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 24. Family, Friends and Fellowship, Monday, Oct. 24 from 6-7 p.m. at Lonoke Assembly of God. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 25, 11 a.m. at Lonoke Baptist Church. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Services entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, 1851 Marshall Street, Little Rock, (501) 3745025. Online guestbook www.serenityfuneralhomear.com "Providing Service of Excellence." In lieu of flowers please make donations to The Carver Alumni Association, P.O. Box 403, Lonoke Ark. 72086
Little Farmer Contestants from 2015 Do you have an aspiring little farmer at your house? If so, be sure to get him or her signed up for the Little Farmer Contest at the 40th Annual Grand Prairie Rice Festival on October 29th!
By Chris Weems Miss Brittany Hurley, bride-elect of Parker Aycock, was honored with a bridal shower Sunday afternoon, October 23, 2016, at Calvary Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Brittany was assisted in opening and displaying the gifts by her matronof-honor, Kingsley Lisko, and her maid-of-honor, Taylor Aycock, and some of the hostesses. Special guest included her mother, Sheila Hurley, the bridegroom’s mother Nanette Belford, his step mother Cindy Aycock, both of Parker’s grandmothers, Cindy Hill and Jerry Aycock, all of Hazen, and Parker’s sister, Taylor Aycock, of Dallas, Texas. Guests were invited to sign the weeding book pages on a elevated table covered with a white floor-length cloth with a beige bow. The gifts were displayed on tables covered with floor-length white cloths. Refreshments were served on a table with a white floor-length cloth with a white lace overlay. Guests were served punch, nuts and mints, and chocolate or white cake decorated with the
Northern District Plea Day Results
Hay/Pasture: 50% Poor 50% Fair Member 2016
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David Way ne Worley 2nd- Unlawful Possess Depressants/Stimulants, Furnishing prohibites articles, possess controlled counterfiet subs w/o prescription not Sched I,II 1st Offense.Plea arraignment set for November 22. Mark L. Shirley Fleeing-Felony-vehicle or Conveyance-Substantial danger of death. Plea and arraignment November 22. Ernest Wilford Pirtle, Resisting arrest, possess controlled substance Sched I, II Meth Cocaine 2g. Plead guility supervised-3 years, 1,000 fine
probation. Norman Bullock-murder 1st degree withdraw motion to supress. Trial December 5th, 6th, and 7th. , Marchall Blake Rose Possess drug paraphernalia meth cocain, continued November 22nd. Thornell Williams possess drug paraphernalia meth cocaine. revoke and reinstate probation $100 fines, probation fees., stc. 50 days credit. Joshua Collins-forgery appointed-Eric Kennedy, plea and arraignment set for November 22nd. William Holifield, possession of controlled sub-
Legal Notice Sealed bids will be taken at Farmers & Merchants Bank, 108 West Front Street or P. O. Box 440, Hazen AR 72064 until 3:00 p . m . We d n e s d a y November 9, 2016 on the following: 2000 Honda Valkyrie trike motorcycle, VIN 1HFSC4108YA101353 1988 Honda Valkyrie Goldwing motorcycle, V I N 1HFSC340XWA103821 These items may be viewed at Rick’s Automotive and Wrecker Service,
Highway 70, Hazen AR during regular business hours. Bids may be made either as a pair or separately. Whichever manner brings the highest total for the items is how they will be sold, either as a pair or separately. All bids must contain the amount of the bid and name, address and phone number of bidder. Final payment upon acceptance of highest bid(s) will be in cash or cashier’s check payable to Farmers & Merchants Bank. All bids will be opened at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday November 9, 2016.
Registration forms may be printed from the Hazen Chamber of Commerce Facebook page, or you may call and request a form at 870-255-3523. Forms must be turned in by Friday, October 28th.
Hurley Honored with Bridal Shower
Crop Condition: Soybean: 100% Fair
The contest will be held on the park stage at 12:40 p.m. The contest is open to boys and girls ages newborn to 7 years. There is no entry fee, but contestants must fill out a registration form and show up dressed in farming attire.
stance-appointed Eric Kemmedy, November 22nd.. Brooks Castleberry-plea guility fine $2000. 1-year supervised probation. Reggie Paul Koch, Brooks Castleberry- deliver controlled substance scheduled 14g. Tyler Wayne Sweattheft of property-criminal mischef 2nd degree (damage $1,000) Burglary Residential. Plea of not guilty-continued November 22nd.
phrase “Congratulations, Parker and Brittany,” in white icing. The centerpiece was a white mum basket covered with offwhite burlap and a gold bow. Hostesses were Marilyn Sims, Barbara Rogers, Sharon Cagle, Monica Lisko, Betty Greenwalt, Stephanie Van Houten, Carolyn Van Houten, Cheryl Jenkins, Sara Perry, Kim White,
Tammy Jones, Wanda Young, Gloria Strohl, Cindy Strohl, Chris Weems, Tracie Vail, Carolyn Beam, Sharron Stallings, Robin McMullen, Dana Prince, Sherry Bullock, Lucy Raper, Jane Smith, Karen Booe, Sandy Kee, Adrianne Van Houten, Donna Watson, Evelyn Greenwalt, and Paige Hawkins.
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Prairie County Voters! I ask for your vote when you go to the polls. My opponent has dropped out of the race, but his votes still count! I need your support and vote during early voting and in the November 8th general election: Vote Rick Hickman for Sheriff Thanks, -Rick Hickman
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PC Extension Homemakers holds A-M MAZE-iing Meeting
Hazen Citizen Participates in Race for the Cure 2016 around and couldn’t believe my eyes that the crowd had grown so large since I had last looked. The girl on the roof just a few feet away and above us, counted with her hands, “One, two, three.” The wind was blowing which made it very hard to understand the words. They must have taken four shots and they were gone. It was about 7:30 by that time. The speakers announced they would be started the 5K competitive run. Down the street Craig O’Neal was introducing some of the volunteers who had worked on the plans for the day. There were several places playing music, adding to the “Confussion or celebration”, and making it harder to hear what anyone was saying. Someone was telling us to go to registration and get the “scarf of the year.” There were stands to get water or a banana and I was seeing more of the purple beads. There was a “Komen materials on sale.” but most of the stuff was just there for participants to pick up. “Port-a-potties” were lined up along the sidewalks in several locations. There was a “stretch limousine” on a street corner. People were taking selfies in front of or behind the automobile. It was a popular photo opt. Things really looked different as we looked north on Broadway. At the street corner large equipment was parked and behind that huge piles of dirt that were as wide as the street. And then just
By Chris Weems It was a cold morning, October 22, 2016, in Little Rock, Arkansas, but the cold weather with the bright sunshine didn’t seem to affect the crowd that kept coming. The Komen Race for the Cure is one of the largest within the international organization. We are working to find a Cure for Breast Cancer. After I parked in a parking deck about Sixth and Spring Streets, we decided the elevator was not working, after we waited about five minutes. I said”I think I;ll be just as warm going down two flights of stairs and get in the sunshine.” When I started down, so did the little crowd that had gathered to go on the elevator. It wasen't;t a bad walk down. The “Sea of Pink” was showing lots of jackets, coats and sweaters and a few beach towels or bath towels or whatever else they had left in their cars from something else last week. It was cold and just anything would help out against the cold breeze. There was a little huddling as some waited for coffee in the breakfast line. It wasn't a long wait. Then the crowd was gathering for the famous “picture.” Instructions were coming from what looked like to me a couple of college students with a camera and a small megaphone. They were telling everyone to back up a little, “But not you on the back. You come closer.” They kept gesturing for us to get in a tight group. After a few minutes, and i looked
the clear sky where we were accustomed to seeing the bridge arches. The 5K run/walk began at 8:00. at 8:20 the 2K family fun run/walk would begin at Broadway and 4th street. The wind was blowing so much now and the weather seemed to be warming up. It is such a nice day to be outside. Survivors Parade will be at 9:30 to be followed by the Survivors Picnic. I have not seen as many of the people from Prairie County and Lonoke County as usual. I saw Claire Schafer and her grandson, Scout. I saw Shirley Minton (her maiden name), and Fredia Voumard from Stuttgart when we were making the picture. Then waiting for the Survivors Parade, I saw Paula Hill Smith and her daughter, sister Bonita and a nephew. Paula stayed with me until we went to the picnic. As the parade was ending, some guys gave each survivor a beautiful talisman Rose. Mine is still very pretty. Some people had dogs and babies in strollers or buggies. Some of the dogs were just on leashes, some even had on pink tutus. There was a large variety of the pink tutu. They say there were over 20,000 participants, and I don’t doubt it. It was a beautiful day and a worthy cause-to raise money for research and to make people aware of the importance of getting a mammogram regularly. We’re in this thing to find a cure for breast cancer. We will, in the future and I hope to be around to see that happen.
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The Prairie County Extension Homemakers Fall Council Meeting was held Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at Hicks Family Farms in Lonoke, Ar. The theme for the meeting was “A-MAZE-ING EHC!” Prairie Piecemakers and Couponistas EHC Clubs hosted, providing morning refreshments and decorations. The tables were decorated with orange tablecloths and fall arrangements. The Idlewild club was in charge of registration which began at 9:30 am. The meeting opened at 10:00 a.m. with a welcome from Shea Wilson, CEAFCS/4-H, followed by a response from Barbara Holmes and then the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Vice-President Janice Bell. Members recited the Extension Homemakers Creed and Council President Mitzi Osborne shared the thought of the day. Barbara Ingle sang "Thank You Lord for your Blessings on Me". Members spent the rest of the morning playing games such as a Harvest Left-Right passing game, redneck horse shoes, baggo, and an exciting corn maze challenge (they had to find the six posts hidden in the corn maze and punch their card with a hole punch.) It was lots of fun. Afterwards they enjoyed lunch inside the Wagon Wheel Caf - hamburgers with fries and/or onion rings and drinks. While members ate, Wilson distributed Extension’s 2016 Voter Guide and presented a short video on Arkansas Ballot Issues. Roll call was answered
with 21 members, 1 child, and Agent Wilson. The minutes from last Spring Council were approved. The treasurer’s report was given by Mitzi in the absence of Council Treasurer Thelma Gray. There was no business to discuss only a few reminders of upcoming events, trainings, and service opportunities. Following the business meeting, Wilson present-
ed Gold Star Awards to the clubs that qualified. The 3 Gold Star Club Award was given to clubs that hold at least 10 club meetings, conduct 6 Extension educational programs at club meetings, conduct at least one community service project, send in monthly club reports and volunteer hours, conduct an EHC promotion activity, volunteer at the county fair, set up an educational exhibit at the county fair, and submit a club project book. Five clubs earned 3 Gold Stars this year: Biscoe, Busy Hands, Idlewild, Oak Prairie, and Prairie Piecemakers. The Couponistas club received 2 Gold Stars. With no further business, the meeting adjourned. Door prizes were distributed. All who wanted to stay enjoyed a hayride and tour of the farm. Courtesy of Dawanna Keys, Council Secretary.
Movie’s at the Center God’s Compass will be showed November 12th at 6pm at the DeValls Bluff Community Center Center 710 E Sycamore St. DVB Free admission and popcorn! On the night Suzanne Waters celebrates her retirement, she is faced with a series of crises that she could not have imag-
ined. Trusting God’s direction, her “North” becomes clear as she takes in a delinquent teenager, Eli. Her connection with Eli reveals a miraculous blessing that brings her and her son David’s family through healing and a joyful confirmation that God has a plan for each of us, our “True North.”
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Junior Hornets Dominate Junior Eagles to Remain Undefeated with a 46-yard run by Penn and another score. No conversion, but they were back up 26-14, a two-score game. Now in the fourth quarter, the Eagles retaliated yet again with a touchdown and conversion, and Hazen was only up 2622, the most points scored against them since two seasons ago. The Hornets handled the situation expertly; another touchdown, this time a 44-yard run by Toll. After the good two points, Hazen was up 34-22 in the fourth, putting the Eagles in a tight situation. Soon, an interception by Green made this situation worse, and his 60-yard touchdown run put the nails in the coffin once again. With two more points, the Hornets set the final score at 42-22.
The Hazen Junior Hornets faced their greatest challenge yet Thursday as they played the Des Arc Eagles in Des Arc. However, with a final score of 42-22, it is easy to see that the Eagles were certainly not unbeatable to the Hornets. Hazen got off to a
shaky start Thursday with Des Arc as both teams tried time and again to establish a scoring drive. The Hornets were the first to do so as Keshawn Gray ran 24 yards into the end-zone. After the failed 2-point conversion, Hazen was on the board 6-0 near the end of the first quarter.
Fairly early in the second, Des Arc scored a touchdown of their own, this time with a good conversion. This put the Hornets down for the first time in two years at 6-8. This setback didn't last long, though, before Green ran for 11 yards and a touchdown. Still no conversion for the Hornets, but they
had nevertheless retaken the lead at 12-8. This score remained until after the half as neither team managed to establish another successful drive. In the third quarter, Green gave the Hornets another scoring opportunity when he recovered a fumble from the Eagles. He and the Hazen offense did just
that as he eventually ran for a 3-yard touchdown. A good conversion put the Hornets up even more at 20-8 early in the quarter. Des Arc was then able to answer with a touchdown of their own, and with the failed conversion cut into Hazen's lead 20-14. On the offensive again, the Hornets fire back
Although Hazen faced many uncertainties during this game, Des Arc still proved to be a vincible opponent. With a current record of 8-0 for the season and a win streak of 18 games, the Hornets will play their final game of the year this Thursday against the Marvell Mustangs at Hazen. A victory this week would earn the Junior Hornets the coveted title of back-to-back undefeated conference champions.
Senior Hornets Fall to Des Arc and the failed conversion set the score at 028. A punt by Hazen gave the Eagles ball again, with which they used to score very early in the fourth quarter. Another failed conversion increased their lead 0-34. With the ball again, the Hornets were finally able to score with a touchdown of their own with a pass from Bonds to Pargo.
Hazen faced another perilous fight Friday as they played the Des Arc Eagles for Senior Night. This 6-42 loss makes things extremely complicated for the Hornets if they want to make it to the playoffs. As has been seen many times this year on Hornet Field, Hazen faced an opponent it simply could not beat. An interception by Des
Arc on the first play did not help matters early in the game. Though the Hornets were able to hold them much of the first quarter, the Eagles eventually found their way to the end-zone. With the good conversion, they were up 0-8. With a couple of minutes left in the quarter, they scored yet again, this time with a failed conversion, but were still up 0-14 against
After the failed 2-point try, they were on the board 6-34. In just a few plays however, Des Arc scored their fifth and final touchdown, and the good conversion set the final score at 6-42. Neither team managed to score for the remainder of the game. This loss puts the Hornets' season at 2-4 in-conference, a very troubling number if
they want to go to to the playoffs. Unless something very unpredictable happens in the conference, Hazen will likely not make it this year. Another loss would certainly end any hopes of post-season playing. Hazen will try to prevent this as they travel to Marvell Friday to play the Mustangs.
Hazen. Now in the second quarter, the Des Arc defense continued to prevent any Hornet scores. The Eagles, though, didn't find the end-zone again until eight seconds were left in the half, with a touchdown pass. After the good conversion, the Hornets were down 0-22 at halftime. Late in the third, another pass made the fourth Des Arc touchdown of the night,
It's Been a Long Campaign
When the General Election is held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, a full year will have passed since Gaylon Hale made her historic decision to stand for election as the Circuit/County Clerk of Prairie County. Her filing for office took place on November 2, 2015. In August of 2016, the Arkansas Republican Party Chairman challenged her candidacy and promised legal action if she did not withdraw from the race. She refused to withdraw and they haven't filed charges against her. She is on the ballot! Through the slings and arrows, Gaylon has maintained her dignity and performed her duties as Deputy Prairie County Clerk and conducted a vigorous campaign. We, the Committee to Elect Gaylon Hale, are proud of her for standing up to her accusers and she expresses pride in the fact that many of her supporters consider themselves Republicans. She understands that this countywide election is not about partisan spit-fights; it's about qualifications, experience and a commitment to duty. This campaign season is so long, that her 16-year record of experience has now grown to 17 years!! Recently, she expressed her sincere appreciation to this Committee for their support and for that of her family and friends who helped her through those troubling times and she has committed herself to do the best job possible for the citizens of Prairie County if they choose to honor her by electing her their next Circuit/County Clerk. She needs your vote and we urge you to mark your ballot for this 17-year veteran, Gaylon Hale. Thank you from the Committee to Elect Gaylon Hale
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“DashBoard” Governor Hutchinson’s Weekly Column From Governor Asa Hutchinson I am delighted to wrap up another successful trade mission in China with my Arkansas Economic Development Commission team. This week, I signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Suzhou Tianyuan Garments Company, which will result in the creation of 400 new jobs and an investment of $20 million in Little Rock. This is great news not only for Central Arkansas, but for our state’s entire manufacturing sector. Tianyuan’s investment in Arkansas represents the first apparel company to bring manufacturing jobs from China into the United States. As the major supplier of apparel to brands like Adidas and Armani, Tianyuan will be a valuable addition to Arkansas’s manufacturing sector. But this trip wasn’t just about the deal with Tianyaun, but also met with Chinese officials to
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discuss increasing Arkansas’s agricultural exports. While making the case for Arkansas, we visited five cities over the course of six days in four Chinese provinces. I also met with the Vice Minister of Agriculture in Beijing and the Secretary General of Foreign Affairs. It was a big undertaking, but the trip is already yielding results and will continue to provide us with further opportunities to do business with China. Agriculture is a major part of China’s economic landscape, with 45 percent of the Chinese population being employed in the agricultural sector. And with agriculture being Arkansas’s number one industry, we both have much to gain from building a stronger trade relationship. Four companies that are owned by Chinabased corporations currently do business in Arkansas. One of the four, Sun Paper, is still in the planning stages, but will soon bring a tremendous boost to South Arkansas’s timber industry. And now, with our latest agreement, Tianyuan Apparel is set to become the fifth. In today’s global economy, Arkansas can’t afford to sit on the bench when it comes to
recruiting foreign investment in economic development. Last year, China’s Gross Domestic Product, or GDP, represented more than 17 percent of the world economy at $10.8 trillion. During that time, Arkansas’s exports to China totaled nearly $295 million, and because of our efforts to grow Arkansas’s relationships with China and its business leaders, our state is in great position to improve upon those numbers. In the words of AEDC Director, Mike Preston, “When you’re doing economic development, relationships matter." Fostering strong relationships with industries across the world is critical to our economic development efforts. It is important that we continue to meet with government officials and business leaders face-to-face to advocate for Arkansas’s quality products and skilled workforce. Whether we are hosting foreign companies in our state, or sending trade delegations to advocate for Arkansas on the international stage, the relationships we build will lay the groundwork for continued success in job creation here in Arkansas.
State Capitol Week in Review From Senator Jonathan Dismang The state Supreme Court has stricken Issues Four and Five because of legal questions about their ballot titles, so any votes cast for them on November 8 will not be counted. Issue Four would have limited the amount of damages that could be awarded in medical malpractice lawsuits. Issue Five would have authorized private companies to open casinos in Washington, Boone and Miller Counties. Ballots had already been printed before the court ruled, so voters will see the issues on their ballots when they go to the polls. However, no votes will be counted. The court has approved Issue Six, a proposed amendment to legalize medical marijuana. Issue Seven, a second proposal to legalize medical marijuana, had not been decided by the court. Issues One, Two and Three were referred to the ballot by the legislature and there have not been any legal questions raised about their ballot titles. Issue 1 is a proposal to extend the terms of county officials from two to four years. If the amendment is approved the terms of these offices will be four years: County Judge, Sheriff, Circuit Clerk, County Clerk, Assessor, Coroner, Treasurer,
County Surveyor and Collector of Taxes. Anyone elected to those offices in November, 2016, will serve out a two-year term. Beginning with the 2018 elections these county officials would have four-year terms. Issue Two would allow the governor to retain his or her powers and duties when absent from the state. The lieutenant governor would assume the position of governor only if the governor were removed from office, died or became unable to discharge his or her duties. Issue Three is a farreaching economic development measure. It would allow cities and counties to use the bonding capacity of Amendment 62 for economic development projects. The list of eligible projects is lengthy and comprehensive. It also would remove the current limit on the amount of Super Project General Obligation Bonds that may be issued under Amendment 82. The cap is now five percent of the state’s general revenue. If approved by voters, Issue Three would authorize the legislature to determine whether more incentives should be offered to industries wanting to build superprojects. Also, Issue Three would clarify that cities
and counties can appropriate funds from existing sales taxes for economic development organizations such as local chambers of commerce. Currently, 20 cities and 5 counties distribute revenue to local chambers of commerce and those appropriations have been challenged in lawsuits. Deadline to Apply for Act 833 Fire Protection Grants October 31 is the deadline to apply for state Fire Grants under Act 833 from the state Fire Protection Office in the Department of E m e r g e n c y M a n a g e m e n t . Applications from local fire departments must be postmarked by the deadline to qualify for grants in the 2016 funding cycle. For information contact the Fire and EMS Coordinator at 501-6836700 or email kendell.snyder@adem.ar kansas.gov. There are changes in the application this year, so please read the guidance document carefully. Act 833 of 1991 dedicates additional insurance premium taxes for improvements to fire departments. The purpose is to protect lives and property and reduce homeowner insurance rates throughout Arkansas.
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Hazen 5th Graders particpate in youth led STEM Challenge
Youth in Prairie County joined approximately a hundred thousand youth across the world in leading the ninth annual 4-H National Youth Science Day (4-H NYSD) challenge. This year’s challenge, called Drone Discovery, introduced youth to the burgeoning field of drones in a hands-on, interactive design challenge. Hazen 5th grade conducted the Drone Discovery challenge on October 18th at Hazen Elementary School. Drone Discovery is a very hands-on challenge that teaches the youth a wide variety of topics related to unmanned flight including flight dynamics, aircraft types, safety and regulations, remote sensing and flight control. Amy Carroll, Ag Agent for the Prairie County Cooperative Extension Service, conducted the three part engineering design challenge which allowed the youth to experiment with fixed and rotary wing designs, explore the concept of remote sensing and dive into the world of coding
for real-world drone applications. “I'm really happy that the University of Arkansas is working with our Hazen Elementary School with various STEM projects. I love watching the excitement on our students' faces as they experience the wonder of Science through their hands-on projects.” Tiffany Glover, Hazen Elementary Principal. “Our Hazen Elementary students are so fortunate to have the opportunity to work with the University of Arkansas and Amy Carroll with STEM projects. My fifth graders are definitely benefiting from the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) activities. I believe that students learn and retain so much more from hands-on activities that involve team work and problem solving than what they could ever absorb from a book. The students' participation and excitement is contagious which spreads through the entire school community.” Lyndi Kerr, Hazen
5th grade science teacher. 4-H, the nation’s largest youth development organization, grows confident young people who are empowered for life today and prepared for career tomorrow. 4-H programs empower nearly six million young people across the U.S. through experiences that develop critical life skills. 4-H is the youth development program of the University Of Arkansas Division Of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service and is open to all youth between the ages of 5 and 19 years of age without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. For more information on the Prairie County 4-H Program, contact the Prairie County Extension Service at 870-998-2614 or “like” us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/prair icoarkansas4h.
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