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Community Calendar of Events Thursday November 18 Hazen City Council Meeting City Hall 6:00 p.m. Food Distribution Hazen First United Methodist Church Drive-Through 10:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. GFWC Elsie McCain Club Meeting Rita Farris Home 11:30 a.m. Friday November 19 Hazen Hornets vs Bigelow 7:00 p.m. Bigelow Field 2nd Round of 2-A State Playoffs Des Arc Eagles vs Gurdon Eagle Field 7:00 p.m. 2nd Round of 2-A State Playoffs Thursday November 25 Thanksgiving Day Friday November 26 Deadline for entry forms for the Carlisle Christmas Parade Every Monday 9:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Covid vaccine booster offered at Hazen Community Center in Hazen Last Monday of every month at the Carlisle Public Library from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Genealogy Questions & Answers Community events brought to you by Hazen Chamber of Commerce
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Quorum Court declares county “pro-life” The Prairie County Quorum Court voted to become a “Pro-Life County” at its November 21, 2021, meeting held at the County Court Annex in Des Arc. Present at the meeting were Justices Levi Childress, Bobby Willeford, Jordan Smith Lawrence Holloway, Lynn Hatcher, Rick Stallings, Judy Hinson, Paul Hooks, and Gary King. The pro-life resolution is in accordance with Act 392 of the Arkansas Legislature, which allows counties to declare themselves to be “pro-life”, and Amendment 68 of the Arkansas Constitution that declares the policy of the state to protect the life of every unborn child from conception until birth. Several county residents were there to support the passage. There was some discussion among the justices over Resolution 2021-5, even though the resolution only expresses an opinion, according to County Attorney Abram Skarda, and is non-binding with no attached to no rules or regulations. “I’m 110% in favor of this,” Justice Childress
Judge Mike Skarda signs the “pro-life” resolution. said. Smith said that the vote was a “statement of faith,” but Holloway felt that the vote was “political.” “I just want to be careful about what we do,” Judge Mike Skarda said. “I want to do what’s best for the citizens of Prairie County.” The court passed the resolution with Justice Holloway voting “present.” The court also passed two ordinances. Ordinance 2021-6 verifies the tax levies for the personal and real property taxes in Prairie County that were passed in the last election for
2021 taxes that will be collected in 2022. The school millages will be as follows: Hazen 33.83 mills, Des Arc 35.8 mills, Carlisle 42.0 mills, Clarendon 39.4 mills, and Beebe 36.6 mills. Skarda explained that some county residents live in school districts that are outside of the county. The cities of Biscoe, DeValls Bluff, Ulm, Hazen, and Des Arc will collect 5 mills each, with the county general collecting 5 mills, the county road department collecting 3 mills, and the county library collecting 2 mills.
Ordinance 2021-7, which provides for the exchange of equipment for the use of the Prairie County road department was passed unanimously. This ordinance allows the county road department to exchange a working 1997 Ford pickup from the City of Biscoe for an unworking 1996 Chevrolet Silverado pickup. Biscoe needed a working truck to replace one that needs a transmission, and the court agreed to the trade. Judge Skarda reported that there is some scrap pipe still left, but that the county collected $1980.26 for the scrap that it has sold. All of the scrap pipe from Hazen has been sold. The county also received $1635 for four old trucks and still has two big trucks for which there were no bids. There were also no bids on the land near the baseball field that the county wants to sell. The land has been appraised at $35,000. The judge asked county residents to design a Prairie County flag, and Pam Chandler turned in the chosen design. The judge wants to buy the flags to put up at the
entrances to the cities within the county. Justice Hooks asked about changing the speed limit on the portion of Highway 79 that passes through Ulm. The state highway department allows motorists to travel 55 miles per hour through the town. The judge said that he had asked for the speed to be reduced before with no response. County Sheriff Rick Hickman said that his department had used radar down there, but there was nothing else he can do. County Court Clerk Gaylon Hale reported that the work on the courtroom in the Des Arc Courthouse is finished except for the new furniture which has not arrived yet. Work will now begin on the DeValls Bluff Courthouse, and after that, the Des Arc court offices will be refurbished. The county offices are working on the budget for 2022. Justice Stallings asked to be put on the budget committee, and Judge Skarda agreed. The meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
DeValls Bluff Council hears project updates
By Lisa Mills At the November 11th DeValls Bluff City Council meeting, Mayor Brian Dodson presented updates on several ongoing projects. Dodson reported that he has received a list of 14 items that have to be completed to begin the upgrade for water and sewer. Dodson also said that work is being done on the inside of the Robinson building, and he has spoken to Martin Smith who reported that the masonry crew and carpenters are scheduled to begin more work. Concerning the “Fun Park” grant, Dodson said a presentation had been made to the state which was the last step in the grant application. Mayor Dodson reported that he had contacted Entergy about installing night watch lights around City Hall. The council passed an
ordinance to establish a City Police Department and hire a Police Chief. This is a required step in the process to be certified to have a city police department. The next step will be to submit paperwork to the state. Mayor Dodson made it clear that this does not mean the city is going to replace the county Sheriff’s Department patrols. This is just another step in the city being certified to have its own Police Department in the future if desired. Sheriff Rick Hickman reported 120 patrols and 9 calls. Calls included 1 theft of property and counterfit money, 1 domestic disturbance, 1 house fire, 1 civil standby, 1 car tow, 1 welfare check and 2 general information. The Fire Department reported 1 house fire, 1 controlled burn, six public assists and two meetings.
Des Arc Alumni to hold 2021 banquet By Rita Dobson
The Des Arc Alumni Association has announced the date for the 2021 Alumni banquet. The banquet will be Saturday, November 27, 2021 at the Des Arc elementary cafeteria. Registration will begin at 6:00 p.m. with the meal to follow. Several classes are planning class reunions for that weekend, and we look forward to visiting with each one. The meal will be $15.00 and alumni dues are $10.00. You do not have
to be a member to attend or enjoy the meal. The 2020 banquet was cancelled due to Covid, and we are excited to continue the tradition in 2021. The Alumni Association was started in 1956, and it’s believed that the only year that the banquet was postponed was in 2020. Alumni President Zach Payne extends an invitation to all former students, current students, and friends of Des Arc High School to join us on November 27.
Man killed in accident near Hickory Plains... One man was killed and another injured when a car rear-ended a tractor on Highway 13 south of Hickory Plains about noon on Friday, November 12. Chuck Wrigley, a local farmer, was driving south on a Née Holland tractor, when a white Honda hit him and seemed to climb up the back of the tractor. Wrigley was taken by ambulance to Springhill with a cut on his head and injuries to his shoulder and arm. The driver of the car had to be extricated by the jaws of life and was pronounced dead at the scene. No police report is available at this time.
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Benny Lee Taylor Benny Lee Taylor, 73, of Des Arc died Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at his h o m e . Benny was b o r n November 15, 1947 at McClellan, Arkansas to Lamar “Leroy” and Thurvis (Wildman) Taylor. Benny was a carpenter and served the people of Des Arc and the surrounding area for many years. Survivors include his wife, Joyce (Shirley) Taylor, three daughters, Teresa (Jeff) Smith, Kim (Wylon) Shadle, Amy (C. W.) Riggs, seven grandchildren, Baylee Andrews, Jacob Rouse, Zachary Rouse, Lily Mathis, Taylor Marrow, Braden Patton, Emilee Huggins, three great grandchildren, Kayden Andrews, Kayne Marrow, Rowen Covington, two sisters, Gail Cheshier, Jean Shanks, and one brother, Sterlin Taylor. Benny was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Geneta Wills. Cremation arrangements entrusted to Garth Funeral Home.
A memorial service for Ms. Geraldine Aycock will be held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, November 27, 2021 at the First Baptist Church in Hazen.
Ruby Lee (Jenkins) Taylor Ruby Lee (Jenkins) Taylor, 82, of Des Arc died at her home Monday, November 8, 2021. Mrs. Ruby was born June 27, 1939 in Des Arc to Abbie and Wilma (Jones) Jenkins. Survivors include her husband, Cecil Taylor, two daughters, Malinda (Eddie) Richards, Debbie (Ray) Stidham, two sons, Steven (JoAnn) Taylor, Bryan (Keena) Taylor, eleven grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, one great great grandchild, two brothers, Troy Jenkins, Charles Jenkins, one sister, Francis Martin. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Ricky Taylor, one granddaughter, Wendy Michelle Taylor, one brother, Harold Jenkins, and one sister, Catharine McWhorter. Visitation was at 1:00 pm Friday at Lakeside Missionary Baptist Church with funeral services immediately following at 2:00 pm. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery by Garth Funeral Home. Bro. Eddie Addison and Bro. Ray Stidham officiating. Pallbearers were Blake Richards, Brandon
Stidham, Keith Taylor, chase Taylor, Matt Sterlin, Bracken Thompson.
DaNerryen Andriel Spencer DaNerryen Andriel Spencer, 26, of Des Arc died Sunday, October 31, 2021. He was b o r n November 24, 1994 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Torano Spencer and Tonya Robinson. Survivors include his mother, Tonya Robinson, his father, Torano Spencer, brothers and sisters, Daviyon Bell, Ladarius Spencer, Tabreyah Spencer, Takiyah Spencer, Cici Spencer, Treyonna Spencer, his grandparents, Welton and Mary Ann Robinson, Bobby Spencer, Pearly Jones, great grandmothers, Ola Mae Lincoln and Henrietta Jones. Visitation was 10:00 am Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Des Arc High School Basketball Gym with funeral services immediately following at 11:00 am. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery by Garth Funeral Home. Bro. Welton Robinson and Bro. Pat Skarda officiating.
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The Carlisle fire truck was involved in a wreck on I-40 Tuesday morning while on a call. The truck headed west and used the paved turn around at the 187 1/2 mile marker to turn east. With full lights and emergency equipment in use, it was hit by an 18 wheeler. The four firemen inside were shook up but not injured. The damage is extensive, Unfortunately, this truck had just been overhauled at a cost of thousands of dollars, and early estimates are that it could take a year to fix it if it is not totaled. No police report is available yet. (Carlisle Police Department photo.)
Daniels honored with shower By Chris Weems Miss Brooklynn Daniels, bride-elect of Zak White was honored with a brunch and bridal shower Saturday Morning, November 6, at the Calvary Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Brooklynn is the daughter of Neal and Betty Daniels of Carlisle, and Zak is the son of Kim and Jerry White of Hazen. The guests signed her book on a lecturn covered with a white cloth with a net overlay and tied in the middle with a navy blue bow. Brooklynn was assisted in ,opening and displaying her gifts by Lauren Rea of Carlisle her maid of honor. The gifts were displayed on a round table covered with white cloths. The serving table was covered with a navy blue cloth with a white lace overlay. The centerpiece was a white native plant with green and a red stems and leaves. The guest were served quiche, blueberry and apple bread, fruit bowl with a dip, and a wedding sheet cake, with nuts, mints and punch. Special guests included Brooklynn’s mother and grandmother, Betty Daniels and Sheri Daniels,
of Carlisle, and Zak’s mother and grandmother Kim White and Louise Weddle both of Hazen, Mary Harris of Stuttgart, Kristen Weems of Hazen, and Zak’s aunts Debbie White of Hazen, Emily Hodges and Samantha Holzhauer of Stuttgart, and cousin Brook Weems of Hazen. Hostessess were: Nanette Belford, Sara Perry, Christy Rounsaville, Whitney McMullen, Sharron
Stallings, Carly Booker, Megan Anderson, Carla Nicholas, Carolyn Van Houten, Donna Watson, Amy VanHouten, Wendi Stock, Angie Cagle, Connie Swaim, Chris Weems, Monica Lisko, Trilby Shelman, Sherry Bullock, Stephanie VanHouten, Emily White, Pat Parker, Paige Hawkins, Freida Isbell, Carolyn Beam, Sherry Walters, and Wendy Perry.
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Jeannie's hand-crafted Xmas cards By Marsha Heien The Grand Prairie Quilt Society met November 10, 2021 at the First Christian Church fellowship hall, Stuttgart, with 7 members present. Marsha opened the meeting with Glenda's thought for the day, "Sewing fills my days and my living room, and my dining room and my closets and ....." The October minutes and treasurer's reports were given. Happy Birthday greetings were extended to Maeola and everyone serenaded Maeola with a lively rendition of "Happy Birthday to You." Under Old Business a report was given on the 2022 Quilt Retreat at Cross Heirs. Registration is still open. Under New Business, plans were finalized for the Christmas party on December 8, 2021. Everyone will bring a dish to share and 5 small things for the Round Robin game. We wil meet at 10:00 at the church for the regular meeting, followed by lunch and fun and fellowship. Show and Share:
Marsha showed the Xmas Afghan she is making for Vanessa. Kay is nearing the finish line with her Oaklawn needlepoint. Lou Anna had her exquisite African Princess blocks. Shelley is working on her baby quilt for the Delta center. Ann showed the 12 pillocases she made for Crestpark Jeannie displayed several of her hand-crafted Xmas cards. Maeola also had a baby quilt for Delta. After the business session, everyone enjoyed visiting during lunch, but soon got down to business with their various projects. Marsha crocheted, Kay needlepointed, Lou Anna designed a future project, Ann picked out fabric for pillowcases for Arkansas Childrens' Hospital, Shelley quilted her baby quilt, Jeannie stamped and glittered her Xmas cards, and Maeola cut out her Lady Bug pillows. The next meeting will be December 8 at the church. We will have a Xmas potluck at noon, so come bring a dish to share and join us.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PRAIRIE COUNTY, ARKANSAS SOUTHERN DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CARLOS LYNN GATES, DECEASED CASE NO. 59SPR-21-29
NOTICE Last known address of decedent: Carlos Lynn Gates, 4266 Mount Pleasant Road, Hazen, Arkansas 72064. Date of Death: October 7, 2021. An instrument dated
March 20, 2019 was admitted to probate on November 4, 2021 as the last will of Carlos Lynn Gates, deceased, and the undersigned has been appointed executors thereunder. Contest of the probate of the will 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.
This notice first published on November 17, 2021. Cyle Gates 4200 West Blossom Way Drive, Rogers, Arkansas 72758 EXECUTOR Craig Gates 3256 Buford Road, Mountain Home, Arkansas 72653 EXECUTOR Prepared By: C. Pierce Caviness, Bar No. 2020253 Campbell & Grooms P.O. Box 441 Hazen, AR 72064 (501) 313-4967 ATTORNEY FOR THE ESTATE
HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 2022 WINTER REGULAR & CRISIS ASSISTANCE Starting on Monday December 6, 2021, Mid-Delta Community Services, Inc. will be accepting Applications for the 2022 Winter Regular & Crisis Home Energy Assistance Programs in Phillips, Lee, Monroe, and Prairie Counties until funds are depleted. These funds will provide a one-time Regular & onetime Crisis assistance to low-income eligible households with winter utilities. Applicants must provide the following that apply to the Previous Month: *Name, Age, Birthdate, SSN of ALL Household Members. *A printed copy of both their Natural Gas and Electric Bill. *Proof of Income from Prior Month: Examples are Check Stubs (showing PAY DATE not pay period), SSI, SSA Award Letter, Unemployment Statement, Retirement, VA Pension, TEA, Alimony, and Utility Allowance. ID or document which establishes identity such as an Arkansas Driver's License, Medical ID, or Birth Certificate. Applications will be processed on a first come-first serve basis. Applicants may contact their local Community Centers shown below with questions: PRAIRIE COUNTY DeValls Bluff Community Center Sycamore & Ash Streets DeValls Bluff, AR (870) 998-2005 Applications will be accepted Mondays through Thursday starting at 9:00 am.
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Baptist Health invites Arkansans to take Maintain, Don’t Gain Challenge LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Most people gain weight between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. Baptist Health Community Outreach wants to help you maintain or even shed pounds this holiday season. Join us for the Maintain, Don’t Gain Challenge beginning Monday, Nov. 15, and concluding Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. Registration is open until Sunday, Nov. 14. The free seven-week challenge encourages individuals to maintain or lose weight during
the holiday season when it is challenging to eat healthy and be physically active. Maintain, Don't Gain Registration Form https://forms.gle/jQ8hJq MRiL2kUwjE6 Maintain, Don't Gain Pre-Survey https://forms.gle/ed3m1j 6898emfNgw6 Participants will email their weight each Monday during the challenge. Weekly posts on the Baptist Health Community Outreach Facebook page will promote tips for adopting
and maintaining health behaviors. These include healthy recipes, physical activity suggestions and encouragement. The first 50 participants to register and submit their pre-survey will receive a door prize. Additional incentives will be awarded throughout the program. To register, visit the Baptist Health Community Outreach Facebook page or call Community Outreach at (501) 202-1540.
Right now, there are about 349 children and teens in Arkansas whose parents’ parental rights have been terminated and are currently seeking a forever family. November is National Adoption Month. It is a time to encourage others to learn about adoption and recognize the many children who are still waiting. Recently, the Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS) launched the Every Day Counts campaign as a reminder for people that every day these children and teens spend in foster care is a day too long because every day counts! The agency says the most significant needs right now are families for sibling groups and older teens. In the 2021 Regular Session, the General Assembly passed Act 574, which directed the House Committee on Aging,
Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs, and the Senate Interim Committee on Children and Youth to conduct a study of the best practices for reducing the number of children in foster care. As part of that study, members recently received a report from DCFS on reducing the number of children in foster care. Arkansas became one of the first states to implement the landmark federal Family First Prevention Services Act. More commonly known as Family First, it is the first major federal child welfare reform effort in decades and impacts every piece of the child welfare system. Now, in-home services providers are using approved programs eligible for federal funding. These programs emphasize safely preventing children from entering DCFS custody or reunifying them with family as quickly as possible if
out-of-home care is necessary. Family First changes also reinforced the direction in which Arkansas had been heading: that children in foster care should be placed with family until they achieve permanency. The law includes reforms to help keep children safe with their families and avoid the traumatic experience of entering foster care. At the same time, the law stresses the importance of children growing up in families and helps ensure children are placed in the least restrictive, most family-like setting to meet their needs when they do come into foster care. The priority is to place children with safe and appropriate relatives and fictive kin. DCFS staff have worked hard over the last several years to ensure children are placed with relatives and fictive kin when safe and appropriate, with 41% of children placed with relatives statewide as of September 30, 2021 as compared to the 28.1% of children who were placed with relatives statewide as of March 30, 2019. While we continue our study and work to reduce the number of children entering the foster care system, we encourage you to explore how your family may be able to help. If you are thinking about adoption, DCFS is encouraging you to fill out an application, go through the process and take the training. As part of the Every Day Counts campaign, Project Zero took on the challenge of creating a short film about every child currently waiting. Project Zero is a non-profit organization with a mission to promote adoption through the foster care system with the ultimate goal of finding a forever family for every child who is waiting. You can find the short films and more information about each child on Project Zero’s Arkansas Heart Gallery. We’ve posted the link at www.arkansashouse.org.
Changes in Hazen... The grain bins on South Chester Street next to the Hazen baseball park (top picture) have been torn down and hauled away. Only the tower, which is due for demolition, remains. The old Union Pacific caboose in downtown Hazen next to the depot (bottom picture) has been sandblasted and repainted a bright yellow. More repairs are to be done on it, and lettering will be added.
New books at Prairie County libraries YOUNG ADULT Broken Hearts- Elisa S Amore Three Dark CrownsKendare Blake Two Dark ReignsKendare Blake One Dark ThroneKendare Blake Five Dark FatesKendare Blake Stealing Embers- Julie Hall Forging DarknessJulie Hall Unleashing Fire- Julie Hall
Return to the Center of the Earth- Greig Beck The Inn on Sweetbriar Lane- Jeannie Chin Right Behind HerMelinda Leigh
This Man- Jodi Ellen Malpas Deceptive InnocenceKyra Davis The Perfect GirlfriendKaren Hamilton
ADULT A Bride's DilemmaDiana Lesire Brandmeyer (Christian) Ruthless CrossBarbara Freethy How Hard Can It BeAllison Pearson The Butler- Danielle Steel Private Moscow- James Patterson A Season of ChangeBeth Wiseman (Christian) False Witness- Karin Slaughter
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My boss will be making his annual check on who's been naughty and nice. So now is the time to write your letter to Santa. He's arranged to have your letters printed in the Wednesday, December 15th edition of
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Mail them to Letters To Santa, PO Box 370, Hazen, AR 72064, bring them to our office at 111 Hwy. 70 East in Hazen or email us at heraldpublishing@gmail.com by Friday, December 3, at 9:00 a.m. Elementary Students Pre-K - 2nd will turn their letters in at school to their teachers. I'll see you Christmas Eve, but you won't see me!
Love, Rudolph
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What you should know about monoclonal antibodies By Creshelle Nash, M.D., medical director for Health Equity and Public Programs at Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, medical providers are discovering new tools to battle the deadly virus. One of these tools is monoclonal antibodies, also known as mAbs. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted emergency use authorization (EUA) of two monoclonal antibody treatments specifically targeted for COVID19. One is made by pharmaceutical company Regeneron; the other by GlaxoSmithKline. What are monoclonal antibodies? Monoclonal antibodies are proteins made in a lab. These antibodies, when administered, can join a person’s natural immune system as a potent ally to fight the COVID-19 virus. When a person is infected with COVID-19, it takes their immune system some time to produce antibodies that can fight off the virus. That’s true even if a person has been vaccinated. Monoclonal antibodies are the “first responders” that can arrive to the battle early while the body is training the natural immune forces for the fight. Monoclonal antibodies are administered either as infusions or shots by a medical provider or pharmacist. Who can receive monoclonal antibodies? Not everyone who has COVID-19 can receive monoclonal antibodies. This therapy is for people who are 12 years of age and older and are not hospitalized or severely ill. If someone is critically ill with the virus, the FDA recommends they not receive this therapy. Monoclonal antibodies are meant to be used at the onset of COVID-19 to prevent the virus from progressing. So, it is very important that both providers and patients be aware of their existence. The FDA authorized Regeneron’s therapy for people who are mildly ill but at high risk of becoming seriously ill from COVID-19, and those who are not currently ill but who have been exposed to an
infected person. For example, people living in a nursing home where someone who was recently diagnosed with COVID-19 would be eligible. If used as a preventive measure, the person receiving the therapy: ·Should be classified as high risk for progression to severe COVID-19, including hospitalization or death, and Not fully vaccinated, or someone who would not be expected to build an adequate immune response after completing a COVID-19 vaccination (for example, people with immunocompromising conditions, including those taking immunosuppressive medications), and Have been exposed to an individual infected with COVID-19 consistent with close contact criteria per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), or At high risk of exposure due to a COVID-19 infection in other individuals in the same institutional setting (for example, nursing homes or prisons). If someone is mild to moderately sick, monoclonal antibody treatment should begin as soon as possible after a positive test and within 10 days of symptoms. How do you receive this therapy? There are two ways to receive monoclonal antibody therapy – either through an IV transfusion or injected under the skin with a very small needle. A qualified health professional must prescribe the treatment. The Arkansas Department of Health has authorized appropriately trained pharmacists to administer it. An infusion or injection treatment takes about an hour. Patients must wait afterwards to be monitored for side effects, which are unlikely but possible as with any medical treatment. Some symptoms may worsen after treatment, according to the FDA. Is the therapy effective? Studies show this therapy is highly effective at preventing high-risk patients from developing severe COVID-19 symptoms that would lead to hospitalization, and possibly, death. How much do the treat-
ments cost? The United States has spent more than $2 billion on monoclonal antibody treatment doses. Why? This treatment has proven effective in preventing hospitalizations in some people who test positive for COVID-19. “With COVID-19 cases continuing to rise, treating people with mild or moderate infections can help prevent hospitalizations, which will reduce the burden on healthcare systems,” said Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response Robert Kadlec, M.D. “To ensure equitable and efficient distribution, we will continue coordinating with state and local health departments to get these additional therapeutics into the hands of healthcare providers quickly, with a focus on areas of the country currently hardest hit by the pandemic.” Are antibody treatments a replacement for vaccines? People should still get vaccinated. Vaccines teach your body to make their own antibodies against the virus. A vaccine can prevent you from initially getting sick. If a breakthrough case occurs, which is possible, a vaccinated person may have milder symptoms. A vaccine takes about two weeks to start providing some protection and 21 to 28 days for more protection. But research currently shows COVID-19 vaccines offer protection for at least eight months if not longer. Antibody treatments work faster, but the protection from the treatments may only last for a month. In that way, they are not a cure for COVID-19. Not every COVID-19 patient can receive monoclonal antibody treatments, but almost everyone 12 years and older can receive a COVID-19 vaccination. Vaccines may soon also be available for children as young as 5. That’s why medical providers still stress to get vaccinated and wear a mask. To find out more, visit with your healthcare provider and check for the latest information at vaccinatethenaturalstate.com.
State Capitol Week in Review From Senator Jonathan Dismang
LITTLE ROCK –Solar power is growing in popularity in Arkansas, in large part because of passage of Act 464 of 2019. Last year solar energy accounted for six percent of the electric power generated in Arkansas, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is 60 times more solar power than was generated in the state in 2015. Nationwide, the amount of electricity generated from renewable resources has quadrupled since 2011. Wind power and geothermal springs are other sources of renewable energy, but neither is growing in Arkansas as fast as solar power. Act 464 allows thirdparty financing of solar projects, which is especially helpful to taxexempt organizations and government entities that otherwise would not qualify for federal tax incentives for installing solar panels. Colleges, universities, school districts, counties, churches, prison units and non-profit organizations have taken advantage of Act 464 to sign leasing agreements with third parties that install solar power systems. When the legislature passed Act 464 in 2019, Arkansas joined 26 other states that allowed third party financing of solar projects. Act 464 made another significant change in regulations governing
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the production of electric power. It raised the limit for commercial customers of electric utilities that have solar systems, from 300 kilowatts to 1,000 kilowatts. That provision helped Senate co-sponsors of Act 464 recruit support from a range of private companies. An estimated 16,000 Arkansans work in renewable energy, according to an estimate by a trade association that represents solar power installers. The state Public Service Commission regulates utilities, and its rate cases and policy decisions are very complex. A Senate co-sponsor of Act 464 credited the chairman of the PSC with helping to shepherd the bill through the legislature. As Act 464 was going through the legislative process, an issue that had to be resolved was the impact on netmetering customers. Those are customers who generate their own electricity, sometimes in excess of what they need. They send the excess power to the electric utility and get credit for it. A point of contention between utilities and net-metering customers is the value of the excess electricity that the customer sends to
the utility’s power grid. Utilities have fixed costs beyond the expense of operating power plants. For example, they have to maintain a power grid with transmission lines. Those fixed costs are spread out to all the utility’s customers, both residential and industrial. Act 464 allows netmetering customers to send electricity to the utility’s power grid. At the same time, it allows utilities to take steps to prevent inordinate shifts in their fixed costs to other types of customers. The legislature also promoted more efficient energy use by passing Act 507 of 2019, which allows government entities to issue bonds for energy savings projects. School districts can choose to participate. It allows energy performance contracts to extend beyond 20 years if the project is guaranteed to last more than 20 years, and if the project’s useful life is more than 20 years. Many solar projects meet the criteria. More than 9,000 jobs have been created because of the incentives in the energy performance contract program.
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To Whom It May Concern: A 1995 Ford Aspire Vin# KNJLT06HIS6131842 was picked up on 11-52021 at 6712 Kelly Road Hazen, AR at the request of the property owner. This vehicle is in the possession of Rick’s Automotive & Wrecker Service 1111 Hwy 70 W, Hazen Ar. 72064, (870)255-3305. Towing, storage, & administrative costs are accruing as legal liability of the owner. Rick’s Automotive & Wrecker Service claims first priority possessory
lien on the said vehicle and its content for all such charges. The vehicle and its contents will be dismantled, destroyed, or sold at public sale to the highest bidder if not claimed within 45 days and constitutes a waiver by the owner and lien holder of all right, title, and interest in the vehicle. To take possession of this vehicle, you must appear during normal business hours, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, provide proof of ownership and pay all associated charges.
To Whom It May Concern: A 2014 Ford Focus SE Vin# IFADP3K28EL443764 was picked up on 8-192021 at 188 WB I-40 at the request of the Ar. State Police. This vehicle is in the possession of Rick’s Automotive & Wrecker Service 1111 Hwy 70 W, Hazen Ar. 72064, (870)255-3305. Towing, storage, & administrative costs are accruing as legal liability of the owner. Rick’s Automotive & Wrecker Service claims first priority possessory lien on the
said vehicle and its content for all such charges. The vehicle and its contents will be dismantled, destroyed, or sold at public sale to the highest bidder if not claimed within 45 days and constitutes a waiver by the owner and lien holder of all right, title, and interest in the vehicle. To take possession of this vehicle, you must appear during normal business hours, MonFri, 8am-5pm, provide proof of ownership and pay all associated charges.
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Des Arc Eagles win big over Lions By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor The Des Arc Eagles bounced back from their shutout loss to Clarendon in the defecto 2A-6 conference championship game by beating Parker’s Chapel 52-6 in the first round of Class 2A state playoffs Friday night at Hinson Rollins Field. With the win, Des Arc is now 9-2 on the season and will play the Gurdon Go Devils this Friday in the second round at home. In the win over Parker’s Chapel, Des Arc took an 8-0 lead with 9 minutes left in the first quarter. Jack Kearby scored on a 41yard run. Cache Flanagan scored the two-point conversion. Des Arc added to its lead on a 3-yard run by
Keaby with 5:22 left in the first quarter. The two-point conversion was no good, leaving the score at 14-0. Des Arc scored four touchdowns in the second quarter to lead 46-0 at halftime. Treyvion Reed scored on a 10-yard run with 11:53 left. He scored on a 34-yard run with 11:08 left. Bari Rockins scored on a 31-yard run. Reed then scored again on a 24-yard run. Kearby scored four twopoint conversions in the second quarter. Des Arc’s final touchdown came on a 20-yard run by Walker Harris with six minutes left in the third quarter. Parker’s Chapel’s lone score came with 7:55 left in the game. Kearby led Des Arc with 154 yards rushing. Reed had 83 yards.
Rockins had 55. “I’m proud of the kids,” Des Arc coach B.J. Paschal said. “After taking one on the chin against Clarendon last week, they responded well. Hopefully, we’ll keep playing that way throughout the playoffs.” Gurdon is 7-4 after a 26-22 win over Junction City on Friday night in the first round of the playoffs. “They are huge up front,” Paschal said of the Go Devils. “They’ve got a couple of backs who can go. They run the ball similar to us. They typically only pass the ball three or four times a game. They play well on both sides up front. “It’s the kind of game that will be won in the trenches.”
Hornets win 50-6 over Hampton By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor The Hazen Hornets continued their late-season roll with a 50-6 win over the Hampton Bulldogs on Friday night in the first round of the Class 2A state
playoffs. Hazen is now 9-2 on the season and will travel to undefeated Bigelow this Friday for the second round. Hazen’s Austin Duck scored the game’s first touchdown on a 35-yard pass. Braylan Anderson
The three Bison seniors are, from left, Fletcher Stivers, Gage Parker and Michael Staton (Brenda Foster photo.)
Carlisle Bisons end season with loss By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor The Carlisle Bison’s 2021 season came to an end with a 44-14 loss to the Poyen Indians in the first round of the Class 2A state playoffs Friday night. With the loss, Carlisle ends its season at 1-10. Carlisle trailed 32-0 after one quarter. The Bison got on the board in the second
quarter on a 1-yard run by quarterback Holden Jones. Poyen then scored two second-quarter touchdowns to lead 44-6 at halftime. After a scoreless third quarter, the Bison scored again on a 2-yard run by Jones. Devin Cooney added the twopoint conversion. Jones completed 3 of 8 passes for 52 yards.
Gage Parker caught 2 passes for 26 yards. J.J. Sullivan led the Bison with 59 yards rushing on 14 carries. Parker had 36 yards on 4 carries. Cooney had 26 yards on 5 carries. Jaedon Zurliene led Poyen with 128 yards rushing on 14 carries. Colton Lowe completed 4 of 4 passes for 123 yards and 3 touchdowns.
scored the second on a 45-yard pass. He scored on a 15-yard run for the third touchdown. Justin Schlenker scored a touchdown on an 16yard pass. Shedrick Ward scored on an 80yard pass. Then Anderson scored on a 1yard pass. Hazen quarterback Luke King completed 18 of 23 passes for 329 yards and 5 touchdowns. Anderson caught 7 passes for 107 yards. He also had six tackles, including three for losses. He also caused a fumble. “It was a great win for us,” Hazen coach Joe Besancon said. “It’s the playoffs. I told the kids that it’s do or die. There are no do-overs or next week or anything like that. You’ve got to take care of business. We went over there Friday night and did that.” Bigelow received a first-round forfeit from Mineral Springs last week. “They say they are the No. 1 team in the state,” Besancon said. “We’re looking forward to it. Each week gets a little tougher. You’ve got to rise up and see what you can do.”
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Chess winners... On Wednesday, November 10, Hazen Schools participated in a regional virtual chess tournament along with seven other school districts. In the Elementary Division, 1st place in the 3rd Grade went to Cache Skarda,and the 1st place in the 6th grade went Makaela Guenther (top picture.) In the Junior High Division, Jalynn Thomas took 2nd place and Jase Arnett took 3rd place(bottom picture.) (Pam Chandler photos.)
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