October 26, 2022 Rice Edition

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Yarberry appointed as new CEO of the World Service for the Blind

The World Service for the Blind Board of Directors is excited to announce the appointment of Eric Yarberry as our new CEO effective November 1st, 2022.

Eric has served the past four and a half years as Director of Education and Training and a total of 7 years involved with program development and implementation. He has been recognized as the next generation of leaders by his colleagues in the blindness field.

Eric is an Arkansas native having grown up in Des Arc. He volunteered coached the school wrestling team for 5 years. Growing up in a small town has contributed to his of sense community and the importance of that in the workplace. He says, “A small town teaches you to care about your neighbor and support one another like family.” Key things he learned from his hometown he applies today including standing up for the underserved and that everybody deserves an opportunity to live a meaningful life.

Eric actively serves on various boards for organizations within the blindness community, and he brings to the table real world knowledge of living with a visual impairment. He enjoys volunteering his time to the Arkansas Association for Education and Rehabilitation for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Penny Forward,, the Arkansas School for the Blind Alumni Association and is the President of the Little Rock Founders Lions club, which is the oldest club in continuous service

since February 17, 1916. He graduated from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock with a Bachelor’s in English and a Master’s in Professional and Technical Writing. He lives in Little Rock with his lovely wife, Emily, and his Leader Dog, Hank.

Eric has excelled at bringing a new level of industry standard certifications and partnerships to the offerings at WSB’s vocational programming. Having been blind since birth Eric has a firsthand understanding and has overcome the barriers faced by those who are blind and visually impaired seeking a life of sustainable independence. The agency is well aligned to offer services to the blind community for the next 75 years and beyond.

Board Chair Kenneth Reed of California stated: "I have had the pleasure of serving on the WSB Operations Board for eleven years and we have gone through some very tough times but with the leadership of Sharon Giovinazzo and her excellent team, WSB is running on all eight cylinders and headed down the road to success. Part of that team is Eric Yarberry and

what an outstanding job he has done and will continue to do in his newly appointed position of CEO replacing Sharon. He has some very large shoes to fill but I have no doubt in my mind he will fill those shoes and hit the road running to make WSB even better than what it is presently. I believe he will improve the lives of the clients and make the workplace even more positive than it is already."

Our current CEO Sharon Giovinazzo and her team have worked tirelessly over the last eight years to lead WSB to be a center of excellence that is loomed to as an example in the field.

After eight years of service at WSB, Sharon will be joining the LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired San Francisco as their CEO in October. The Board of Directors and staff thank Sharon for her leadership and wish her well in her future endeavors.

With diversification of revenue streams, campus improvements and the group home nearing completion, this is a perfect time to transition which will continue to bring WSB to unimaginable heights. WSB is excited to grow and continue serving the blind and visually impaired community.

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DA Council approves trash pickup increase

By Lisa Mills

At the October 18th City Council meeting, a resolution was approved to implement a rate increase for city trash pickup. M-Triple-J Sanitation requested a rate increase due to a rate increase by Rolling Meadows Landfill. The new rate for residential and business will be $17.12 per month.

Businesses with their own dumpster will be $6.91 per cubic yard and businesses without their own dumpster will be $8.13 per cubic yard.

An ordinance was passed to waive competitive bidding to purchase two regulator stations for the Gas Department. Regulator stations will be pur-

chased from Tri-State Meter and Regulator Service. The cost is $23,231.19 which will be paid from the Gas Savings Account.

An ordinance was passed to waive competitive bidding to replace LED lights at the baseball fields which were damaged by hail. The lights will be purchased and installed by Bradley Ward Electric. The cost is $31,400 which will be paid from insurance money received for hail damage.

Attending the meeting were Mayor Jim Garth, Recorder/Treasurer Janice Huffstickler and council members Jodie Mayher, Nicole Fisher, Gail King, Gary Burnett and Anna Beth Fisher.

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to all honor all past queens and their maids. Debbie Rouse Coleman,

honored as the 50 year queen. The Rouse sisters, Debbie, Kathy and Terri, sang the invocation. Former Miss Arkansas, Amber Bennett Bynum attended the luncheon before going to the ceremony for 2022 queen, Lucy Golleher to give

speech.

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Freddie Rogers was the first person in Prairie County to vote in this year’s General, Non-Partisan, and Annual School Election. Rogers voted first thing Monday morning at the DeValls Bluff Courthouse. (Gaylon Hale photo.)

Jerry Dee Carter

Jerry Dee Carter, 85, of Hazen, Arkansas entered Heaven on October 18, 2022. He and his twin brother, the late Joe Barrett Carter were born December 29, 1936, to Verner Alan and Grace Barrett Carter. Jerry is survived by his son, Sammy Whiting and wife, Nancy of Gillett, Arkansas; daughter, Carrie Susan Carter and son-in-law, Jon Beckwith of Hazen; grandsons, Austin Whiting, Barrett Whiting (Fran), Blake Beckwith (Sydney) and great-grandson, Graham Logan Beckwith. He is also survived by many loved nieces and nephews, their children and grandchildren; special caregivers, Ashlie Turner and Mandy James who became family members the last four year and much appreciated.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Verner and Grace Carter; his loving wife, Carolyn Sue Dickson Carter; brothers, Nick, Alan, and Joe Carter; sisters, Marilyn Carter and Rozan McFadden; grandson, Jerry Logan Carter, and his aunt, Ruth Barrett Fox. Jerry attended Hazen Schools where he excelled in football and baseball and was one of the first two to be named all district football player for Hazen High School. He attended Henderson State University and the University of Arkansas and returned home to crop farm and fish farm.

Eventually transitioning solely to fish farming.

He served in the National Guard, was a member of the Hazen City Council for many years, served as mayor of Hazen, and was a member of the Prairie County Quorum Court.

His biggest joy while serving his city and county was performing marriage ceremonies.

He even had a couple stop at the fish vats to be married, and of course, he happily stopped what he was doing in order to oblige.

Jerry was a charter member of the Grand Prairie County Club, Dirty Dozen Deer Club and helped establish the Hazen Baseball Association. He was a member of NRA, Central Arkansas Squirrel Hunters, Arkansas Squirrel Hunters and a mason. He enjoyed all outdoor activities including playing golf, fishing, squirrel hunting, deer hunting, and his greatest passion of course, duck hunting.

He took such great joy in taking and teaching our youth duck hunting, spending great times and making memories with kids, friends, and their children, by most importantly introducing many generations the sport of duck hunting.

Jerry accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior many years ago. He was raised in the United Methodist Church. After his marriage, they joined the First Baptist Church and the last decade he moved his membership to Calvary Baptist Church where he was accepted and loved for his wit and sometimes unpredictable comments and enjoyed Bro. Christian VanHouten and the congregation faithfully checking on him, visiting him and loving him.

Jerry Carter was a larger than life, one of a kind, true character that everyone has a story and a memory or two about. He could always be counted on for an unexpected comment, original or one liner and an unmatched wit about him. He was a fair man that loved his country, state, county, and city, but he especially loved

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our youth and his family. Jerry was a true Hazen Hornet who will be greatly missed, but never forgotten.

Visitation was held 10:00 A.M., Thursday, October 20, 2022, followed by services at 11:00 A.M. all at the Calvary Baptist Church in Hazen, Arkansas followed by burial in the Hazen Cemetery.

Bernie Patterson Cook

On October 11, 2022, Bernie Patterson “Pat” Cook, Jr. passed away at the age of 84 in his home with family by his side. He was a Christian and is now in his heavenly home, reuniting with family and friends. He was an only child born in Carlisle, Arkansas to Bernie Patterson Cook, Sr. and Clarice Louise (Buffalo) Cook.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ruth Gail (Johnson) Cook and his son, Kyle and his daughter, Mary Gail. He is also survived by his grandson, Miles, whose arrival 20 years ago inspired him to immediately relocate from his beloved hometown of Carlisle to Springdale where he continued to work as a pharmacist until the age of 79. Even after twenty years in the hills he had never come to acknowledge Springdale as his “home” and would outwardly complain, expressing his desire to return to the beautiful and fertile prairie lands of Carlisle. But in private moments, he would share with his daughter that his love for and desire to remain near his son and grandson in northwest Arkansas actually transcended everything, even his powerful longing to return to his birthplace. His earlier education included attendance at the Carlisle schools, graduating in 1956. At Carlisle Junior High and Senior High School, he was active in sports. He was captain of the football team in 1955.

He also graduated from University of Tennessee (Memphis) Pharmacy School in 1961 and had been a member of the Arkansas Pharmacists Association for over 60 years. He was selfemployed at Carlisle Drug Company from 1965 until 1990 at which time he and Harold Lewis combined their stores and operated as the Lewis-Cook Drug Store. Although his health had declined significantly over the past year, he recently reminded us that it was almost time for him to complete the required online CE classes. You see, he had never given up his dream of returning to work.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, October 30, 2022 at First Baptist Church in Carlisle with the visitation beginning at 1:00 P.M. There will be a private burial service.

Memorial donations may be made in Pat’s name to First Baptist Church in Carlisle at P.O. Box 25, Carlisle, Ar. 72024

The family wishes to thank all of the relatives, friends, acquaintances, work colleagues and loyal customers who showed kindness to Pat throughout the years. So many family and special friends had predeceased him, but he was very blessed to still have close friends, Charles Graves, Ray and Vickie Glover, and Sonny Moery. Finally a special thank you goes out to Sharon (Murray) Williams who generously provided almost constant support and so much knowledge to us over the past few months. May God repay each of you for your kindnesses.

Mandy Dale Thomas

Mandy Dale Thomas, 43, from Carlisle, Arkansas passed from this life on October 12, 2022. She is survived by her father, Roger Thomas of Carlisle; her daughter, Mackenzie Raper of

Hazen; her sisters, Brandy and Ronda; a brother, Jeremy Thomas, as well as her beloved nieces, Shelby, Chase, Elizabeth, Molly and Lacie; nephews, Dominic, Garrett, and Christian and her honorary daughter, Rachel Whitworth, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, and life-long friends. Mandy was preceded in death by her mother, Roxanne Simpson; her maternal grandparents, B.J. and Bob Simpson and Paternal grandparents, Opal and Robert (Bob) Thomas. Mandy was a lover of all things; once she loved you, you knew it. She would protect you at all costs.

Mandy was the true definition of a caretaker and that showed as she took care of her grandparents, parents, daughter, friends, and family when they needed her most. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Mandy spent most of her time traveling watching her daughter, “Mack” play softball; sometimes embarrassing Mack just a tad yelling louder than most. She was always so proud of all the achievements Mackenzie had won, whether it be athletically or academically; Mack was truly her world. Mandy also loved catching a few rodeos a year to watch her two favorite little cowboys, Ellie (Ellison) and Clayton ride and compete. Mandy loved having her dad, Roger, over to watch the sports games. She loved spending time with family and friends and spending time at home with her dearest companion, Oliver. Authentic, generous, and unapologetically was who she was. She never ceased to make the people around her feel loved, safe, and bellylaugh.

Visitation Was from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M., Friday, August 21, 2022 at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen. A graveside service was held Saturday, August 22, 2022 at Hamilton Cemetery.

Arts Center holds adult art classes

The Arts Center of the Grand Prairie is pleased to announce up-coming classes for adults. Our Senior Art 65 class will be offered October 27th from 3 – 5 at the center. The tuition which includes all materials is $5.00. Participants will start and complete a painting covering a wide variety of mediums with Artist Monica Petter. November 3rd and 10th our Adult Ceramics class will be meeting from 6:30 – 9:00 and will be making fall pieces using a variety of techniques with our teacher Ms. Kara. The pieces will all be fired and glazed and completed in the two class periods. Couples are strongly encouraged and we welcome a youths with a parent in addition. Tuition for this class is $30.00 and covers all materials.

To attend any of our adult classes all you need to do is call the Arts Center at 673-1781 and let us know you will be attending and or go on line and fill out our quick application at www.grandprairiearts.co m

The Arts Center provides summer, after school, weekend and evening classes for adults and youth in the community. Information about all of our programming can be found on our website.

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Bison win over Baptist Prep

By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor

The Carlisle Bison, playing one of their toughest games of the season, pulled away from Baptist Prep for a 48-13 win Friday night.

With the win, Carlisle is now 7-0 and 4-0 in the 2A-4 conference.

The Bison led only 2013 at halftime.

“I thought our guys responded really well after halftime,” Carlisle coach Caleb Shock said.

“I thought it was good that we had to face some adversity in the first half. Baptist Prep did a really good job with some of their schemes. They were really well prepared, came out and did what they were prepared to do. It caught us off balance a little bit. We made adjustments at halftime and were able to come out and play a lot better in the second half.”

Carlisle scored only once in the third quar-

ter to lead 26-13. Jason Sullivan scored on a 26yard run. The extra point was no good.

Carlisle scored 22 points in the fourth quarter. Sullivan scored on a three-yard run then Preston Parker scored the two-point conversion to give the Bison. 34-13 lead.

Kayleb Elliott then scored on a six-yard run.

Peyton Huggins kicked the extra point to make the score 41-13. Sullivan then scored again, this time on a 20-yard run.

Huggins kicked the extra point to account for the final score.

Carlisle scored the first 14 points of the game.Sullivan scored on a 59-yard run, and Holden Jones scored on a three-yard run. Huggins kicked both extra points.

Baptist Prep cut the deficit to 14-7 late in the first quarter.

Carlisle pushed its lead to 20-7 on a 25-yard run by Sullivan before the Eagles cut the deficit to

20-13.

Jones completed 3 of 6 passes for 67 yards.

Sullivan rushed for 273 yards and five touchdowns on 14 carries. Jones had 44 yards on five carries.

Brice Isbell led the Bison with eight tackles. Cory Linz and Gavin Richter had six each. Lawson Petrus and Richter each had an interception.

The Bison play at England this Friday.

The Lions are 4-4 after a 50-6 win over the Bearden Bears last last Friday.

If Carlisle wins, it will play Hazen for the 2A-4 conference title Nov. 4 at Fred C. Hardke Field.

“The biggest thing is that we want a chance for an opportunity to play for a conference championship that they understand that it doesn’t happen if we don’t win this week,” Shock said. “That pretty much helps you dial in the focus this week.”

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Hornets win over LR Episcopal

By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor

Class 2A No. 1 Hazen improved to 7-0 on the season with a 46-0 win over Little Rock Episcopal on Friday night.

However, Hazen coach Joe Besancon said his team was out of rhythm in the victory.

“We didn’t play very well,” Besancon said. “I could tell we were rusty, especially on the defensive side of the ball. We missed a lot of tackles. Now, granted, their running back was pretty good. He’s the best running back we’ve seen so far this year, hands down. We gave up more rushing yards than we have all year.

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we never got in a rhythm. I think we ran only 29 offensive plays. When you get two picksixes, that keeps your offense off the field.”

Braylan Anderson kicked off the scoring with a 20-yard touchdown run. Justin Schlenker followed with a one-yard touchdown run. Anderson then scored on a 17-yard run.

Josh Dawson returned an interception 96 yards for a touchdown before Kolton Tosh returned one of his own 47 yards for a score.

Collin See scored the final points on a oneyard run.

Anderson rushed for 81 yards on six carries.

Dawson caught 4 passes for 70 yards. Schlenker rushed three times for

61 yards.

Hazen quarterback Luke King completed 11 of 15 passes for 125 yards.

Tosh led Hazen’s defense with 12 tackles.

Landon Adkins had 11. Anderson had eight tackles, including 2 1/2 sacks.

The Hornets play at Bearden this Friday. Besancon said it’s important for his team not to overlook the Bears, who are 1-7 on the season.

“We’ve got to make the long trip and we’ve got to be focused and take care of business,” he said. “If we take care of business, we’ll play Carlisle for the conference championship the next week.”

(Ruth Corley photo.)

D es A rc Ea g les win over C ross C o u nt y Thu n d er b ir d s

By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor

The Des Arc Eagles bounced back from a loss to Clarendon to beat the Cross County Thunderbirds 54-22 on Friday night.

With the win, the Eagles are now 4-3 overall and 4-1 in the 2A-2 conference, tied for first with Marked Tree and East Poinsett County. In the win over Cross County, Des Arcy’s Trevion Reed rushed for 290 yards and five touchdowns on only 10 carries. Daviyon Bell

had 73 yards and a touchdown. Cache Flanagan had 55 yards rushing and two touchdowns. He also scored a two-point converison.

Jack Kearby had 76 yards rushing and scored two two-point conversions.

The score was tied 1414 after one quarter.

The Eagles led 42-14 at halftime.

“The kids played really hard,” Des Arc coach Brandon Barbaree said.

“Cross County is coming up in football. Our kids played the way we

expected them to play and handled business.

“Our kids took over in the second quarter. We got some momentum and played well.”

The Eagles host East Poinsett County in the final home game this Friday with a share of the conference championship on the line.

“They play really well,” Barbaree said of the Warriors. “They had a letdown at Earle [32-26 loss]. They are a pretty dangerous football team.”

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of the code and the related documents, including the Official Zoning Map, are and have been open to public inspection in the office of the City Clerk prior to the passage of the ordinance.

Section 4: Having found that the economic development of the city if being hampered by delay in adoption of this ordinance, an emergency is hereby found to exist, and the ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage.

H a z en l i m its n umb er o f p ets within the cit y

After making several attempts to curtail the number of animals wandering the city, the Hazen City Council voted to pass an ordinance limiting the number of pets that city residents may own. Present at the October 20th meeting were Council Members Larry Anthony, Dallas Taylor, Tim Juola, Bob Juola, and Steve Chlapecka; along with Mayor David Hardke, Recorder Treasurer David Hoover, and Mayor’s Assistant Traci Vail. Ordinance 515, which can be read on this page of the Herald, makes it unlawful for an person or household to keep more than five animals (dogs and/or cats) within the city limits. The ordinance does not include animal hospitals, veterinarians, kennel operators, and grooming facilities. Persons who violate this law will have ninety days to reduce the number of animals on the property, and anyone violating the ordinance will be fined up to $150 for each violation.

Two other ordinances were also passed by the council. Ordinance 514 allows fines assessed by the Hazen Department of the Prairie County

District Court to be paid online through a third party. Ordinance 513 redistricts the lots owned by the Hazen Methodist Church located on Livermore St. from commercial to residential.

A presentation was made by Telogix, a state-wide firm that provides telephone service for cities and counties within the state of Arkansas. Levi Fitch and Spring Vaden, representatives, said that their company partners First Net, a federal disaster company, to provide phone services that are not cut off due to disasters that might occur. Downed services would be re-routed if the phones service goes down. The company proposes to provide services for the city and the police department. The police department is presently running on fiber and hot spots and its internet is too slow, according to Police Chief Bradley Taylor. Prairie County now uses Telogix as its provider.

The city will look into the matter and vote on it at a later date.

The city voted to rent the vacant building once used by Dr. Ray’s office to Arisa Health for $500 per month. Some

upgrades have been done by the city, and Arisa will put in a handicapped accessible bathroom. The company provides mental health and addiction services, and plans to use the facility one day a week.

The council also voted to levy general property taxes and certify the rate of taxation to the Prairie County Clerk of five mills. The firemen’s pension is 8/10ths of that amount, with the remaining 4.2 mills going to the city general fund.

Chief Taylor told the council that the Police Department has been watching people who have been walking in town. “I know it’s aggravating. It’s aggravating for us,” he said. “But we know who they are.” He also said that his department is aware of the complaints being made about the traffic at the Loves station.

Chad Swaim said that the Utilities Department is still working on water and sewer lines that are leaking, and is looking for grants to help pay for repairs at the water plant.

Seth Skarda reported one truck fire, seven first responder calls, and one dupster fire. It

Morgan Stock honored with shower

By Chris Weems

Miss Morgan Stock, bride-elect of Dakota Mason of El Paso, AR, was honored with a Bridal Shower and Brunch at the Fellowship Hall of Calvary Baptist Church ,Saturday morning, October 10. Morgan, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stock of Hazen, was assisted in opening and displaying her gifts by her mother and some hostesses.

Guests signed the bride's book on a table covered with a floor length white organza cloth secured by a large tan bow with an arrangement of multicolored rust, tan, and various yellow mums. The serving table was covered with a white floor length cloth with a lace overlay..

The guests were seated at the round tables with floor length cloths and centered with a miniature crystal bowl with a string of miniature lights inside and mums to match the centerpiece.

Special guests includedAudrey Bosh, Dakota's grandmother; Cindy Jones, his mom; and his Aunt, Tonya Haynes; Wendi Stock, the bride's mother; Christi Rounsavall, the bride's

aunt; Janet Boothe the bride’s aunt; and Paula Hackelton, the bride's maternal grandmother and, Kaye Stock, her paternal grandmother; Haley and Elena Burkhammer, the bride's cousins; and Averie Jean Anderson, the bride's niece; along with Kaylyn Tenison, the bride's cousins; and

Nancy Kittler, the bride's aunt also attended.

Forty-one women of the Church and friends of the brides hosted the event.

Morgan's family members expressed their appreciation for the beautifully decorated room, the delicious food, and all the useful gifts.

said that the brush pumper truck number 4 is still in the shop.

Hardke said that he had tried to contact Randy Phillips about the old seed plant demolition with no results. The council asked that he try find other options. Hardke also reminded council mem-

bers that they must go throu water provider training to meet the Act 605 law.

Hardke asked the council members to look at the light poles in Hazen. Entergy will not replace them, but he would like the city to do something to make them look better. It

would cost the city over $3000 to replace each pole.

Anthony reminded everyone about the upcoming election and encouraged everyone to vote for the proposed millage increase for the Hazen School District that will provide a new Agriculture Building.

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New books at the library

New Books

Blake, Deborah Claws for Suspicion

Doggone Deadly Furbidden Fatality Bragg, Rick

My Southern Journey Bryon, Ellen Bayou Book Thief Evans, Richard Paul Fall of Hades

The Final Spark Storm of Lightning Crawford, Jeff Goliath Beneath Terrible Tides Goliath War on the Waves Cromer, T.M. Beer & Broomsticks Daley, Kathi Pawn in the Pumpkin Patch

Erlick, Nikki The Measure Flynn, Vince Oath of Loyalty Force, Marie Someone to Hold State of the Union

Freethy, Barbara Can’t Let Go Closer to You

Once Your Mine Secrets We Keep Galbraith, Robert Troubled Blood Green, Grace Wildflower Heart Hanna, Rachel Wisteria Winds Hardt, Helen Smolder Herron, Rita Frozen Souls Hidden Bones Stolen Angels Hunter, Denise Harvest Moon Irvin, Kelly Love’s Dwelling

The Warmth of Sunshine Johanser, Iris Captive Johnson, Craig Hell and Back Forever Texas

Kaswell, Crystal The Best Friend

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The Roomie Rulebook King, Stephen Fairy Tale Koontz, Dean

The Eyes of Darkness Krueger, William Kent Fox Creek Lashner, William Elizabeth Webster & the Court of Uncommon Pleas Lewis, Beverly The Orchard Lynxwiler, Christine Cowgirl at Heart Maden, Mike Mehl, Nancy Deadly Echos Clive Cussler’s Hellburner Manifold, Lisa Magic & Menopause McConaughey, Matthew

Greenlights McCurdy, Jennette I’m Glad My Mom Died Michaels, Fern Secrets

Tick Tock Newton, Jessie Rebuilding Friendship Inn Patterson, James Blow Back Quigley, Mindy Six Feet Deep Dish Riddle, A.G. Lost In Time Rivers, A.J. The Girl & the Twisted End Robb, J.D. Desperation in Death Rundell, B.N.

The Trail to Reclamation Slaughter, Karin Girl Forgotten Smoak, Ivy City of Sin Missing Pieces Third Chances Stone, Mary

Hazen School Board presents Report to the Public

Superintendent Donnie Boothe presented the annual Report to the Public at the regular October 17 meeting of the Hazen School Board. All of the board members were present with the exception of Roben Cohen. Also in attendance were Principals Amy Marek and Tiffany Glover along with District CFO Sarah Snider and Cindy Ciganek, the superintendent’s assistant.

The Report to the Public covered the district’s mission and vision for the future, enrollment numbers, personnel, transportation, testing numbers, the academic improvement plan, and the 2022-23 budget. Notable was a drop in the ACT scores of high school students from the average composite score of 19.2 (compared to a state score of 18.7) in 2017-18 to 16.3 in 202122 (compared to 18.3 statewide). The lowest overall ACT score was 15.9 (compared to the state’s 18.5) in 2019-20.

The district expects to have $4,843,940.60 in total revenues for this year, spending less in all categories except certified salaries and benefits and special education. The ending balance is estimated to be $1,043,599.94, exactly the same as its beginning balance this year.

A slightly smaller amount of revenue is expected from the state this year. These funds are spent on programs like alternative learning, before and after

school tutoring, instruction-related technology, a school resource officer, and professional development for personnel.

Federal funding is also expected to be somewhat less. These funds are spent on various literacy interventions, safety and security upgrades to facilities, and speech and other therapy services.

American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding will increase from $558,810.13 last year to $1,013,285.39 this year.

These funds are spent to create safe and healthy learning environments, addressing the loss of instructional time and learning, and supporting educator and staff stability and wellbeing.

The full report must be posted on the Hazen School District website for public view.

The board voted to pay Janan Sickel a $300 stipend to be the Advanced Placement advisor for this year, and Holly Calvert was hired as a paraprofessional.

Marek announced that all of the homecoming activities had been successful and thanked the Hazen Alumni

Association for the decorations. She also said that 58 students would be going to the state fair and that the Junior High Hornet football team ended the season as champions. The high school will begin a student recognition program based on good behavior, helping hands, a growth mindset, and good citizenship. She also said that eight FFA students will be traveling to the national conference in Indianapolis. Glover said that 400 students and guests are expected at Grandparents Day. The elementary school is also planning a Lunch with Loved Ones event.

Boothe reported that the amount of money collected in ticket sales at the football games has been very good this year. “I’m proud of our people’s support,” he said. He also told the board that he has spoken to all of the city councils in the southern part of Prairie County to talk about the proposed school district millage increase. He also announced that an additional bonus of $3,754 will be given to certified employees and

$1,254 will be given to certified employees on November 18 out of ARP ESSER funds.This is to meet an Arkansas Legislative Council plan that recommends each district give a bonus of $5000 to each certified employee and $2500 to each classified employee. Part of this amount had already been given to employees in June based on the number of student days attended times the rate of $7.00 per day. This money is additional pay due to additional duties required during and since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Two board members gave remarks at the end of the meeting. Mason Sickel told Boothe that “Something has to be done about the band.” Kay Penn said that “the parking lot (at the football field) needed more gravel. Freddie Rogers told Boothe to have the parking lots graded first before applying more gravel.

The next meeting will be held on Monday, November 14, at 6:00 p.m. in the high school library.

Deadline for 2023 EQIP funds Nov. 4

Will Hehemann UAPB School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences

Arkansas farmers and landowners have until Nov. 4 to sign up for financial assistance through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) for the 2023 year, says Dr. Henry English, head of the Small Farm Program at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Offered through the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), EQIP provides financial incentives to

producers to improve their land by adding sustainable conservation practices.

Farmers, ranchers and others interested in installing land-improving conservation practices on their operations should submit an EQIP application to their local NRCS office by the Nov. 4 deadline. The financial assistance producers may receive can range from 60 to 90 percent of the average cost of the practices. Payments are made after conservation practices and activities identified in an EQIP plan are implemented. Individuals can sign up

for crop conservation practices such as precision land leveling (practice #464), irrigation pipelines (430), micro irrigation - drip tape (441), plastic mulching (484), wells - motors, pumping plants (533), irrigation wells - casing (642), cover crops (340), residue and tillage management (329) and seasonal high tunnels (325).

Pasture conservation practices include prescribed grazing (528), interior fence for rotational grazing (382), watering facilities –water tank or trough (614), herbaceous weed control (315) and heavy use areas such as cattle feeding areas (561).

Forestry conservation practices include firebreaks (394), forest stand improvement (666), tree/shrub site preparation (490), tree/shrub establishment (612), and tree/shrub pruning (660).

For assistance in selecting conservation practices to apply for or for help in filling out the EQIP application, individuals can contact the Small Farm Program at (870) 575-7225 or leek@uapb.edu.

Rules of the Game

1. The contest is open to anyone except employees of the Herald Publishing Company and their immediate families. YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 16 YEARS OF AGE TO ENTER.

2. Contest entries must be turned in to the Herald office, 111 Highway 70 East in Hazen,The deadline will be Friday at noon. Entries may be mailed to “Armchair Quarterback, P.O. Box 370, Hazen, AR 72064.” Or you may email your answers to heraldpublishing@gmail.com before 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.

3. To enter, clip out the entry blank and pick the team you think will win from the games listed in each ad. Write the name of the team in the appropriate blank. If you think the game will end in a tie, write “tie” in the blank. For the 21st game, pick a winner and predict a total number of points scored in the game. Total point predictions will be used as a tie-breaker if two or more entries correctly guess the same number of winners. The entry with the most correct game winner predictions wins the $25 cash prize. If a tie still exists after the total point predictions are judged, the prize money will be divided.

4. Each entry must be filled out completely and legibly to be eligible.

5. Contestants who win will not be eligible for the following week’s contest.

6. Only the person whose name appears on the winning entry may claim the prize unless other arrangements have been made and agreed to by the Herald Publishing Company.

7. All entries become the property of the Herald Publishing Company and will not be returned.

8. The name of the winner of each week’s contest will be announced in the following week’s edition of The Grand Prairie Herald

9. All decisions of the judges will be final.

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.

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Billy’s Body Shop & Wrecker Service. P. O. Box 696, Hazen Ark

To whom it may concern: A 12017 Toyota CamryVin #4T1BF1FK4HU41510 is located at 1203 Hwy 70 East, Hazen Arkansas 72064. The vehicle is stored at P.O. Box 696 Hazen Ar. Phone 870255-4922 and is accruing

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of the owner. The wrecker company claims a first priority possession lien on the vehicle and its contents for all charges.

Unless the vehicle is claimed within 45 days the owner and/or lien holder waives all rights, title, and interest in the vehicle and its contents and consents to the sale of the vehicle. The vehicle will then be sold for towing and storage fees.

Princess Rice Pageant held in DeValls Bluff

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