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Community Events Calendar Monday November 19-23 Thanksgiving Holidays for Hazen & Des Arc Schools Thursday November 22 Thanksgiving Day Friday November 23 3rd Round of High School Play Offs Hazen Hornets VS Hampton Bulldogs Hornet Field 7:00 p.m. 3rd Round of High School Play Offs Des Arc Eagles VS Junction City Dragons Dragon Field 7:00 p.m. Tuesday November 27 Adult Bingo Hazen Public Library 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Thursday November 29 Commodities handed out at Hazen First United Church 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Fall Brucellosis Vaccination Program Store front decoration contest in Hazen sponsored by HHS Cheerleaders to be judged Friday
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Prairie County football still in the news as Eagles and Hornets continue winning streaks Both of Prairie County’s high school football teams continued their winning streaks by winning in the second round of the Arkansas football playoff games held on Friday, November 16. The Des Arc Eagles, who are 9-3 for the season defeated the Mountain Pine Devils on their own field 49 - 25. The Eagles will move on to play the Junction City Dragons this Friday at Junction City beginning at 7 p.m The Hazen Hornets also grabbed a seat at the playoff table by shutting out the Gurdon Bulldogs on Hornet Field in Hazen 46 - 0. The Hornets, who have an 11-0 record for the season, will host the Hampton Bulldogs this Friday at 7 p.m. The Herald’s usual correspondent, Atticus Davis, is off for Thanksgiving break.
Blayne Toll stands over a downed Gurdon player after a play. The Hornets continued their undefeated streak by defeating the Bulldogs on Friday night. (Photo courtesy of Ruth Corley.)
PC Quorum Court passes ordinances for taxes, roads The Prairie County Quorum Court passed five ordinances at their regular meeting held on Tuesday, November 13, at the Courthouse Annex in Des Arc. Present at the meeting were Aldermen Ronald Eans, Lawrence Holloway, Gary King, Doyle Sullins, Lucas Childress, Eddie Ciganek, and Dennis Tipton; County Judge Mike Skarda; County Clerk Gaylon Hale; and County Attorney Tim Isaac. In the first ordinance read by Isaac, the court voted in the levy of taxes for the school districts in the county. This is a routine procedure undertaken each November acknowledging the millage rates for personal and real property in Prairie County. The county has five school districts within its bounds including the Des Arc, Hazen, Carlisle, Clarendon, and Beebe schools. The second ordinance passed will allow the county to reimburse county officials for cell phones used for county business. The county judge, clerk, and assessor will all be reimbursed at a flat rate. The court also voted to contract with a private company to haul gravel for the county. The contract will be a one-year, renewable contract that can be terminated under certain conditions. Skarda intends to continue the contract with Stallings Trucking, which has been hauling gravel for the county for over a year, stockpiling the excess in
Hazen. Stallings is paid $2 per mile one way, and the county pays for the gravel. They have been hauling 2 to 3 loads of gravel per day from Cabot and Little Rock. The cost of the contract will be approximately $25,000, depending upon how much gravel is hauled. “It’s hard to find people to haul gravel,” Skarda said. The county has two 24 ton trucks, one in the north of the county and one in the south, to take the gravel to where it is needed. The fourth and fifth ordinances had to do with county roads as well. The court voted to lease two road graders from Riggs Caterpillar in Little Rock for use by the county road department. “Purchasing the graders is not feasible,” Skarda said. “This way the repairs are the responsibility of the company, not the county,” he said. One grader will cost $2185.73 per month to rent, and the second will cost $2185.73 a month. The rental contracts are for 36 months, at which time the county has the option to purchase the equipment or enter into another rental agreement. “The graders run about 1000 hours each per year,” Skarda said. Other business discussed by the aldermen were proposed county dog ordinance. They were sent home with a copy of the ordinance which will be discussed at next month’s meeting.
There wasn’t much for the Mountain Pine devil to laugh about, as the Eagles trounced his team in last Friday’s game. (Photos courtesy of Amanda Smith.)
Prairie County Sheriff’s Report As of Tuesday, Nov. 13, the Prairie County Sheriff's Department currently has 54 individuals in custody on both felony and/or misdemeanor charges at the Prairie County Detention Center, located in Des Arc. New arrests include: * Linda Butcher was arrested on a failure to appear revocation.; and * Lacy Taylor was arrested on a failure to appear charge. For more information on current incarcerated inmates in Prairie County and other deten-
tion centers across the state visit www.vinelink.com. To report an incident or to give information on ongoing cases call (870) 256-4137, which is answered 24 hours a day, seven days of the week. Residents can also email the sheriff at rick.hickman@prairiecountysheriff.org. Keep up to date with the Prairie County Sheriff's Department by following the department on Facebook: www.facebook.com/prairiecountysheriffdept. In any emergency situation dial 9-1-1.
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Flora June Hamilton Flora June Hamilton Baker, 79, of DeWitt passed away November 14, 2018. She was born June 30, 1939 to Henry and Flora Hamilton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Burnis Baker, and her parents. June is survived by her children Ruth Corley (Mike) of Hazen, Randy Baker (Tammy) of Letona, Donald Baker (Cindy) of Gillett, Teresa Maier (Donnie) of DeWitt, and Sandra Austin (Marty) of Tichnor; nine grandchildren; six great grandchildren; brother Donald Hamilton of Floral, AR, and sister Doris Sharp of Cherry Valley, AR. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on November 16 at New Zion Missionary Baptist Church with burial in Bonners Chapel Cemetery by Essex Funeral Home. Visitation was one hour before the funeral.
George Nathan Myers George Nathan Myers, 96 of Brinkley, died November 10, 2018. He was born December 24, 1921 in Goose Creek, Texas to the family of Dale and Georgia (Guerry) Myers. H e received education at Cedar B a y o u H i g h School and graduated in 1942. After graduation he began work at a local welding shop, where he learned the
basics of welding. From there he attended a welding school and upon completion acquired a job at the ship yards in Beaumont. George entered the US Navy, and was assigned to the battleship, USS Alabama. He served in ports at Pearl Harbor, Tokyo Bay, and others along the coast of Japan. Once discharged he returned to Goose Creek and became a farmer. May 28, 1942, George married Lou Nelson. They lived in Baytown, and Katy, Texas before moving to Brinkley in 1956. They were blessed with two sons, Nathan and Rickey and through time the addition of their families. Sadly George experienced the death of Lou in 2004. In time he renewed a friendship with Agnes Sweeney, a friend of both he and Lou. They were married for seven years before she passed away. George was a member of the Brinkley First United Methodist Church, served as a 32nd Degree Mason in the Brinkley Masonic Lodge #295, and was active with the local Sahara Shriner's Temple. He was preceded in death by his parents, wives, Lou and Agnes Myers; sons, Nathan and Rickey Myers; siblings, Dudley Myers, Perry Williams, Margaret Myers, and Gloria Myers. George is survived by grandchildren: Trey Myers (Kay), and Maria Dupertuis (Marty), great grandchildren: Mason, Georgia & McKayla Hitchcock, Marty Dupertuis and George Nathan Myers, IV, sisters: Pat Skrla & Dorothy Myers Services were held on Thursday, November 15, 2018, at Bob Neal & Sons Funeral Home in Brinkley. Interment was Saturday, November 17, 2018, at Earthman Memorial Gardens in Baytown, Texas.
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Julie Farris Bonner, 52 of Brinkley, passed away Monday, November 12, 2018 surrounded by her family and friends. Julie was a homemaker and loved taking care of her home and yard. She had a love and an art for decorating her home. Julie had a special cat named “Maggie” that she had for over 18 years. Julie is survived by her husband, Russell Bonner; her mother, Rita Farris of Biscoe; two sisters, Ann Farris Tober (Greg) of
Biscoe and Lydia Farris Duke (Mike) of Brinkley; her in-laws, Gilbert and Susie Bonner; sister-inlaw, Amy Bonner; four nephews; one niece; and two great nieces. Julie was preceded in death by her father, R o g e r Farris. Visitation was from 5:00 to 7:00 P . M . , Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen. Funeral services were held at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, November 15 at the Biscoe First Baptist Church. Burial was in the Hazen Cemetery. The family requests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society.
Ronald Keith Brown Ronald Keith Brown, Jr., 33 of Beebe, went to be with the Lord on November 12, 2018. Keith was born to Ronald Brown of Carlisle and Tamatha Parr of Ward on November 4, 1985 in Little Rock. Keith was a loving and caring father, son, brother, and uncle. He was devoted to family and his children were his joy. He loved being outdoors fishing, hunting, and camping. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Keith was preceded in death by cousin, Matt Brown; uncle, Mike Brown; aunt, Melissa Bryant; grandparents, OJ and Francis Brown; grandfather, Charles Bryant, and many other loved ones. Keith leaves behind his children, Sara and Christopher Brown of Des Arc, and son, Caden Spencer-Brown of Kensett; his fiance, Alisha Hawks of Beebe and children, Ashton, Aaliyah, Faith, and Sofia; father, Ronald Brown (Kim) of Carlisle; mother, Tamatha Parr (John) of Ward; brothers, Billy brown (Laura) of Vilonia, Luke Brown (Misty) of Cabot; sisters, Ann Abel (Chuck) of Ward, Tabatha Martin (Matthew) of Austin, Audrey Brown (Ben) of Clifton, Louisiana; grandmother, Joyce Bryant of Ward; uncles, Buddy Brown (Nancy) of Hazen, Mike Bryant (Sharon) of Beebe, Eddy Bryant of Ward, Paul Bryant (Kathy) of Ward; aunt, Jane Smith of Carlisle; cousins, Mandy Brown of Des Arc,
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Margie Ree Woods Margie Ree Woods, 86 of Little Rock, formerly of Biscoe, died Wednesday November 7 at Good Shepherd Nursing Center in Little Rock. She was the widow of Burnis Woods Sr. Margie was born March 2, 1932 in Biscoe, Arkansas to Arthur Williams Sr. and Annie Lee Herring-Williams. She was one of six children born to this union. Margie was a lifelong member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Biscoe. In recent years she had served as a member of the church’s Mother’s Board. “Tuta” as Margie was affectionately known, received her education from the Biscoe Public School System. As a young lady, Margie married Burnis Woods Sr. and moved to Chicago, Illinois where she lived, worked and raised a family for more than 40 years. While residing in Chicago, Margie was employed with George Barr Cookie Factory and an Aerosol Spray Canning Company for several years. She also worked in housekeeping at local hotels before for a few years before retiring. He husband, parents, her granddaughter Trizanna WoodsWilliams, and three great grandsons: Giovanni Jackson, Joshua Williams and Damion Williams; four brothers: Joe Louis Williams, L.C. Williams, Elijah Williams and Arthur “Bubba” Williams Jr. and her sister Vester “Lady” Williams all preceded Margie in death. Survivors are: two sons: Levidon Woods Sr. of Richmond, CA; Burnis
Maurice (Eva) Woods of Little Rock, AR; three daughters: Linda Crawford of Little Rock, AR; Valarie (Steve) Safo of Chicago, Ill; and Gail (Geroy) Woods-Finks of North Little Rock, AR; ten grandchildren, twenty-nine great grandchildren, seventeen great great grandchildren and a host of other relatives survive her. Visitation was held on Friday, November 16, from 5 until 7 PM at Branscumb Funeral Home Chapel, 911 North Main Street in Brinkley. Funeral services were held on Saturday, November 17, at 11 AM at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 107 Highway 33 North in Biscoe. Internment took place at St. Paul Upper Hill Cemetery by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley (870) 734-2772 branscumbfuneralhome1928@yahoo.co m & Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home. Pallbearers were: Levidon Woods Jr., Steven Green, David Williams, Lincoln Dunlap, Edward Dunlap Jr. and Eddie B. Cohen.
Bonnie Marguerite Williams Bonnie Marguerite Williams, 75, of Hazen, departed this life on November 16, 2018, surrounded by her family. Marguerite was a life long resident of Prairie Co u n t y . She spent her childhood in Des Arc, raised her children in De Valls Bluff and spent her remaining years in Hazen. She was born on August 5, 1943 to Marvin and Mary Frances Willeford. Marguerite was their third child. She had two older sister, two younger sisters, and three younger brothers. Marguerite married J.W.
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Dorothy Alvina Kirkemier Dorothy Alvina Kirkemier, 74, of Lonoke passed away November 16, 2018 at her home. Dorothy was retired from Farmers Home Administration. She is survived by her brother, Lester Kirkemier, nieces and nephews and a special great nephew, Waylan. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Lucy Minor Kirkemier and her sister, Anna Marie Guess. A graveside service was held 2:00 P.M., Monday, November 19, 2018 at the Peppers Lake Cemetery south of De Valls Bluff. Arrangements were by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen.
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Biscoe EHC holds meeting On Monday, November 12, 2018, eight members of Biscoe EHC met at the Fellowship Hall of First Baptist Church Biscoe. Those in attendance were Gladys Tucker, Janice Corpier, June Cox, Bernadette Mosby, Darline Sickel, Mitzi Osborne, Juanita Hutchinson, and Brenda Prince. Members welcomed Ardie Yates who visited and joined the club. 135 volunteer hours were reported. President Mitzi Osborne opened the meeting with The Thought of the Day followed by Juanita Hutchinson reading the inspirational article ‘Large Things, Small Things’ by Helen Steiner Rice based on Romans 11:36. Secretary Janice Corpier called roll and read the minutes which were approved as read. Treasurer Juanita Hutchinson presented the financial report which was filed for audit.
As there was no unfinished business, members discussed new business: LOVE Box recipient for December Club Christmas Plans Thursday, December 13 at 10:30 am First Baptist Fellowship Hall Biscoe Meal- potluck Gift exchange Memorial for member’s daughter A report was given on the club’s community service project: ‘Sharing Our Blessings.’ Another application was filed for Medicare Savings and Extra Help for a community individual and another one to be discussed Wednesday. Memorials were decided, and the LOVE Box project continues each month. Eleven filled boxes were turned in for the annual Christmas project ‘Operation: Christmas Child’ sponsored by Samaritan’s Purse, a Billy Graham Mission.
November’s birthday was Juanita Hutchinson who received some lovely cards. Next month is Happy Birthday, Jesus. (We have no member birthdays in December.) Brenda Prince won the door prize, a scripture plaque. November program leader June Cox shared an educational lesson, ‘The Mind and Body Connection.’ Chronic emotional and mental stress can increase the risk of many chronic diseases. The lesson discussed the physical symptoms of stress, ways to reduce the effects of stress, and behaviors needed to manage stress. June had members fill out a stress questionnaire and led two activities. Members received handouts on the subject. The meeting adjourned with the Homemakers Creed. Then members enjoyed a Thanksgiving fellowship meal.
Master Gardeners to award scholarships to HHS seniors The Prairie County Master Gardeners met Tuesday, November 12, 2018 at BancorpSouth, in Hazen. Sue Clayton, president, conducted the meeting with 11 members attending. The meeting began with refreshments provided by Janis Toll and Gail Norman. Debbie Carpenter, a bee keeper in Prairie County, brought a bee cake for dessert. Rhonda Betzner, secre-
tary, read the minutes which were approved, and Linda Price gave the financial report. A report on projects said that the Community Center work has been completed as well as the work at the Hazen Hornet sign. The group voted to award scholarships to a graduating senior from the Hazen and Des Arc Schools. Chris Weems gave a
demonstration on rooting woody plants. She showed how to make a "green house" for each plant from a box and a clear plastic bag. A Christmas outing will replace the December meeting. Debbie Carpenter and Susan Winkler will provide refreshments at the January 15, 2019, meeting. The Hazen FFA will be contacted to provide the January program.
Hazen Council hears about Love’s, Campbell resigns The Hazen City Council had little business to discuss at its November 15 meeting. Highlights of the discussion were the Love’s truck station construction and the city property located at I-40. Present at the meeting were council members Steve Chlapecka, Rick Wiggins, Tim Juola, and Clevella Mosby; Mayor David Duch; and Recorder/Treasurer David Hardke. Former council member David Campbell, who recently moved to Florida, was also present. Utilities manager Phillip Foot told the council that the Love’s station dirtwork had begun. The ground on which the building will stand has been elevated The construction company plans to start on the building first, according to Mayor Duch, then place the tanks and construct back building. “Love’s is on them to move fast.” Duch said. Duch told the council that the offer to buy the land at Interstate 40 made by Bryce Sims had been withdrawn. He also reminded the council that they had voted not to sell that property several months back. At the time, the council wanted to wait until the Love’s station, anticipating an increase in its value. The land is
Drug Take Back Day program collects 26,000 pounds of pills on October 27 LITTLE ROCK – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Assistant Special Agent in Charge Justin King, joined by Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge, announced that 26,529 pounds of medication was collected as part of the semi-annual Prescription Drug Take Back held on Saturday, Oct. 27. “The Prescription Drug
Take Back days are an important piece of my collaborative approach to combatting the opioid crisis,” said Attorney General Rutledge. “By safely disposing more than 26,000 pounds of old, expired or unused prescription medications we are ensuring these lethal drugs are kept off the streets and out of the hands of our friends and
neighbors.” “The people of the state of Arkansas should be proud of their efforts during the recent Drug Take Back which resulted in the collection and destruction of 26,529 pounds of potentially dangerous, expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs,” said Assistant Special Agent in Charge King. “Arkansas contin-
ues to lead other states in the region in the volume of drugs collected during Take Back, which is a testament to the outstanding efforts of everyone involved. We would like to thank everyone who participated in this critical event which makes our homes and communities safer, while raising awareness of the opioid epidemic threatening the people of Arkansas.” Semi-annually a Prescription Drug Take Back Day is held with the Arkansas Attorney General’s office, Arkansas Department of Health, Arkansas Department of Human Services, Arkansas National Guard, Arkansas Rotary Clubs, Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy, DEA, FBI, Office of the State Drug Director and over 130 additional law enforcement and government agencies, community organizations and public health providers. Event sites are held at various locations across the State but year-round locations are also available and can be found at ARTakeBack.org.
presently appraised for $105,000. If future bids for the property come in, Duch said, he would use discretion in choosing what bids to bring to the council. Duch also said that the land needs to be cleaned up in the event that the council decides to sell the property. He said that West Tree Service had been hired previously to clean up some city property and that they had done a good job. Fire Chief Ashley Loudermilk reported three vehicle fires and a camper fire and 15 first responder calls. He told that council that his department did not get the forestry grant.
Police Chief Bradley Taylor was attending a funeral. Council members Wiggins and Chlapecka asked the mayor to look into dogs running loose in town, especially pit bulls, which must be chained and/or fenced. At the end of the meeting David Campbell officially resigned his office of councilman of Ward 1 Position 1. The told the council that he had enjoyed serving with them. Three people have expressed interest in filling Campbell’s position: Nanette Belford, Larry Anthony, and Gene Rogers. The council will vote to fill the spot at the December meeting.
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State Capitol Week in Review From Senator Jonathan Dismang
Star Reading Eagles at DAHS... The Des Arc High School library has named the two students to receive the Star Reading Eagle Awards for the months of October. Each month this school year two students are recognized for their patronage and support. As a reward, the students receive a personalized DAHS Star Reading Eagle insulated reusable tumbler with decal designed by Custom Vinyl by Tine. For the month of October the Star Reading Eagles are Callie Baxter and Morgan Walls. Callie Baxter is a 7th grade student. Her favorite "book" is the Twilight, the Graphic Novel by her favorite author, Stephanie Meyer. Callie says that she selects her books based on the author. She reads books by "Stephanie Meyer because she writes all of the Twilight books." Callie thinks that for someone to become a strong, satisfied reader they have to "get into the book and act like you are the character in the story. Just let the story take you somewhere." Morgan Walls is in the freshman class at DAHS. At the moment, her favorite book is Everything, Everything by her favorite author, Nicola Yoon. Morgan says that her book selection process relies on the genre of the book. She says "I select books from the young adult realistic fiction section." Morgan's response to what others should know or do in order to be a strong satisfied reader of books was "to find books about things that they are interested in."
LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas has 1,034 public schools and each one recently received a letter grade, from A to F, to give parents an easy method of evaluating them, The release of school report cards usually occurs in April, and it creates quite a bit of discussion among principals, administrators, elected officials and of course, parents. This year, the state Education Department worked with extra diligence to produce the report card six months earlier than usual. One reason was that school staff had requested more timely reports, so that they could more quickly use the information in the report cards to improve their schools. This year, the number of schools that received an A grade fell from 163 to 152. However, the number of schools that got a D grade also dropped, from 170 to 145. The number of failing schools that got an F increased from 33 in the 2016-2017 school year to 44 in the 2017-2018 school year. Both this year and last year, a little more than a third of all Arkansas schools received a C grade. Last year 384 got a C and
this year 380 got a C. The number of schools receiving a B went up strongly, from 290 to 313. The letter grades are based on numerous factors, including standardized test scores, student attendance, graduation rates and the proportion of students who read at their grade level. The school report cards were released at the same time as a much more complex indicator of school success, the ESSA Index. ESSA stands for the Every Student Succeeds Act, a 2015 federal law that took the place of controversial federal education standards known as the No Child Left Behind Act. Under the old federal standards, consistently getting low grades meant that a school could be penalized. Schools that received low grades will not be penalized, the state Education Commissioner said. They will be offered extra help from the state Education Department. The most recent ESSA School Index and school report card can both be found online at the Education Department’s My School Info page. It is at this web address: https://myschoolinfo.arkans
as.gov/ You can find the page with an Internet search engine, such as Google, Yahoo and Bing, by typing in My School Info and Arkansas. The web page has search features so that you can look up specific reports for your children’s school. It also has instructional videos, on the right side of the page under a headline of “What’s New.” One of the videos will show you how to navigate the numerous links on the Education Department website that contain reports and comparisons. The legislature approved Act 696 in 2013 to direct the Education Department to begin issuing school report cards, to make it easier for parents to evaluate their children’s schools. The first report cards were for the 2014-2015 school year. Under Act 696, the Education Department considers schools that get an A as exemplary. B schools are “achieving,” C schools “need improvement, D schools “need improvement – focus” and F schools “need improvement – priority.”
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ADAM J. MILTON RESPONDENT NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING Notice is hereby given that a final hearing in the above-styled case will be held on the 29th day of NOVEMBER, 2018 at 9:00 a.m.. in the Prairie County Courthouse, 183 Prairie Street, DeValls Bluff, Arkansas. Among the matters to be heard will be the issues of adop-
tion of the minor child. You are admonished to appear. Otherwise, the Court may enter orders against you in your absence. ATTORNEYS FOR PETITIONERS BOYD & BUIE Attorneys at Law 308 Court Square DeWitt, Arkansas 72042 (870) 946-4520 By: __________________ CHRISTINA BOYD
Legal Notice IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PRAIRIE COUNTY, ARKANSAS SOUTHERN DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SHARON GATES, DECEASED CA S E NO. 59S PR-18-24 NOTICE Last known address of decedent: Sharon Gates 209 East Third St. Dewey, Oklahoma 74029 Date of Death: September 10, 2018 The undersigned was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of the above-named decedent on the 25th day of October, 2018. The decedent owned an interest in the following real property, situated in the Southern District of Prairie County,
Arkansas, to wit: ONE HALF (1/2) ACRE OF LAND, BEING THE SOUTH HALF(S1/2) OF THE FOLLOWING TRACT: ONE (1) ACRE OF LAND IN A SQUARE IN THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (NW1/4) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (NW1/4) OF SECTION THIRTY-TWO (32) IN TOWNSHIP THREE NORTH, RANGE FIVE WEST (T3N, R5W) OF THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF PRAIRIE COUNTY, ARKANSAS. LOTS THREE (3), FOUR (4) AND FIVE (5), BLOCK 103, WOODLAWN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF HAZEN, SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF PRAIRIE COUNTY, ARKANSAS, TOGETHER WITH A 1970 SINGLE WIDE MOBILE HOME, CONTAINING
980 SQUARE FEET, NOW PERMANENTLY AFFIXED TO SAID REAL PROPERTY. All persons having claims against the estate, including personal injury claims, must exhibit them, duly verified, within six 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 this 31st day of October, 2018. Kevin Brownell, Jr. 209 East Third St. Dewey, Oklahoma 74029 EXECUTOR Attorney for Petitioner Randall L. Gammill Gammill & Gammill P. O. Box 532 Hazen, AR 72064 (870) 255-4583 AR Bar No. 77052
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Hazen SB votes in new officers, installs new board members Davy Williams has been elected the new president of the Hazen School District School Board. The board, which also chose Vicki Skarda as the new board secretary, was sworn in by Prairie County Clerk Gaylon Hale at the November 12 meeting. Hale also certified Davy Williams and Mason Sickel, who ran unopposed in the November election. Williams replaces former School Board President David Strohl who did not run for re-election. Those present were Board Members Davy Williams, Vicki Skarda, Richie Ingle, Freddie Rogers, and Sandra Penn; Superintendent Bill Crowder and Principals Tiffany Glover and Clint Williams. High School Principal Williams presented Hazen High School’s new Community Service Learning (CSL) Plan to the board. The plan, developed by Counselor Janan Sickel and National Board Certified Teacher Debbie Carlyle,
will guide high school students through the process of developing and implementing a community project with the help of local organizations. Carlyle will monitor and certify the hours that the students participate in the project, and students who log 75 hours will receive credit for their work on their high school transcripts. The superintendent also recommended that the high school and elementary handbooks change the policies concerning fighting among students. The new policy states, “The student who starts the fight by initiating physical contact will be punished. A student who becomes involved in a fight out of self-defense may or may not be idsciplined according to the circumstances.” The consequences for the first offense “could possibly be corporal punishment, inschool suspension, Saturday School, or outof-school suspension.” The board also voted to approve several first
Hazen School Board officers Davy Williams (president) and Vicki Skarda (secretary) begin their new jobs with the help of Superintendent Bill Crowder (on left). semester stipends for various staff members, including $1000 for ABC Director Jennifer Smart; cheer sponsors Wendy Perry and Julie Young ($400); federal coordinator Bill Crowder ($2500); certified business officials Cindy Ciganek and Sarah Snider ($500); National Board Certified Teachers Stacey Bowman, Debbie
Carlyle, Angie Hambrick, Lyndi Kerr, and Rebecca Shelman ($1000); tutor Angie Cagle ($25/hour); Yearbook sponsors Wendy Perry and Karen Dremer ($250); homecoming sponsors Johnna Creasey and Candace Taylor ($350); and golf coach Clint Williams ($500). In the principal’s report, Williams told the board
that progress reports for both the elementary and high schools would be going out this week and that the high school students were raising money for the Sheriff’s Youth Ranch. He also said that Ross Harper had been selected the student/scholar of the week by Hooten’s. Williams also reported
that the high school will receive approximately $8040 for growth in student scores on the ACT Aspire test given last spring. In personnel matters, the resignations of cafeteria worker Mary Ann Maxwell and the special Education self-contained teacher Emily Huddleston were approved.
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There a few updates this week from the Capitol. Budget hearings continue. A new revenue report was released. We have new recommendations for funding education. And there are several important dates ahead leading to the next legislative session. The latest General Revenue Report shows October revenue at $435.4 million. That is 5% more than October 2017 and 5.9% above forecast. Four months into the fiscal year, net available general revenue is now $114.6 million above year ago levels. This week, the Education Committee presented the Speaker with recommendations for funding education in the next two fiscal years. The committee spends more than a year reviewing every component of public education to deter-
Just passing through... Gary and Glenda Jenkins, who traveled to the United States from Pontardawe in South Wales via London, England, stopped to stretch their legs and play golf at the Grand Prairie Country Club (GPCC) recently. They will be in the United States for six months and are driving an RV that they had shipped from England to the states. They are travelling from Florida to Scottsdale, Arizona and back. When stopped for gas at the Hazen exit, they saw the GPCC sign and decided to play a round. (Picture courtesy of Britt Stallings.)
The Arkansas House continued a long standing tradition to hold a House Caucus the Friday after the election. The freshmen members drew for seniority positions and then all members chose their seat in the chamber for the duration of the next two years. This is the first opportunity many of us have to meet our new colleagues. The House will have more women and more minorities serving next year. In fact, records have been broken for the legislature. There will be 25 women serving in the House. This ties the record for the House set in 2009. However, with 7 women serving in the Senate, there will be more women serving collec-
tively in the legislature in the history of our state. This record is broken on the same year we will be celebrating the centennial of Arkansas ratifying the 19th Amendment. We also have more minorities serving in the House than ever before. There will be 13 African Americans serving in the House next year. Members will have more experience in the House than the previous two decades. We have 10 members who will come into the chamber serving their 5th term. 21 members will be serving their 4th term. 27 members serving their 3rd term. 20 members beginning their 2nd term. 22 members are
incoming freshman. The political make-up is 24 Democrats and 76 Republicans. In years past, membership for standing committees has been determined on the same day as the caucus. The House voted in favor of a rule last year to allow the Speaker to select the membership of all committees. Those announcements will be made on the first day of session. The Regular Session begins January 14. Bill filing begins next week. We will continue to update you. In the meantime, be sure to check our website and social media posts for more information about the 92nd General Assembly.
mine what areas need increased funding. This is referred to as the Educational Adequacy Study. Currently, the state provides schools with $6,781 per student for the school year. The recommendation from the committee is to increase that to $6,880 per student next year. The recommendation for Fiscal Year 2021 is $6,985 per student. Included in report is a recommendation to increase the minimum teacher salary by $1,000 each year. This will bring the minimum salary for teachers with a BA to $33,800 and for teachers with an MA to $38,450 by Fiscal Year 2021. There are several important dates ahead. On the Friday after the election, November 9, the newly elected and returning
members will convene for a House Caucus. The newly elected members will draw for seniority positions. Then all members, in order of their seniority, will chose their seat in the chamber for the duration of the 92nd General Assembly. Budget hearings began October 16 and will continue through midNovember. The Governor’s balanced budget proposal will be presented to members on November 14. From December 3-6, members will return to the chamber for the Legislative Institute. This is a 4 day behind the scenes look at the law making process designed primarily for freshman members. Members can begin filing bills on November 15. The 2019 Regular Session begins January 14.
Sand Hill Cemetery Association discusses plans to sell plots Sand Hill Cemetery Association met November 4, 2018. VicePresident Curtis Hitt served as moderator due to the absence of President Steve Sanner. Those is attendance were Ed Alverson, Windell and Barbara Merrell, Betty Hollis, Tim Sears, Jeff Reidhar, W.R. Petty, Curtis and Donna Hitt. The Sand Hill Cemetery arch will be placed back on the brick pillars and raised about 18" after being broke in the sum-
mer. We are planning on putting a gate up at the archway, it will not be locked so people will still be able to visit the cemetery, but hopefully it will deter big trucks and equipment from trying to go thru the archway. Tim Sears brought maps for the Miller section of the Cemetery now that it has been marked, we will begin selling plots immediately. The price of plots are $200 per plot for either the McDaniel or Miller section. Curtis Hitt posi-
tion 4 and Donna Hitt position 6 were elected to remain on the board. Board members are Steve Sanner - president, Curtis Hitt Vice President, Donna Hitt secretary/treasurer , Tim Sears, Jimmy McDaniel, W.R. Petty, and Jeff Reidhar. The Cemetery operates off interest from perpetual care investments and donations. Donations can be mailed to Sand Hill Cemetery, 8469 Highway 38 E, Des Arc, AR 72041
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2018 GENERAL RUNOFF ELECTION December 4, 2018 for Mayor - City of DeValls Bluff
Des Arc Alderman Ward 3 Position 1
Thelma Gray Independent
Janice Huffstickler Independent
Brooks Castleberry Independent
Gary Burnett Independent
Polls will open at 7:30 a.m. and close at 7:30 p.m. The only Polling Sites will be: DeValls Bluff City Hall and the Des Arc Methodist Church Early voting will begin on November 27th and go through December 3rd. Early voting can be done between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the County Clerk’s offices in DeValls Bluff and Des Arc. After the polls are closed, the precinct ballots will be tabulated at the Prairie County Courthouse in Des Arc. The Prairie County Election Commission along with the Prairie County Clerk’s office will tabulate the unofficial results from the voting machines. The Prairie County Election Commission will certify the official results within 15 days after the election to the Arkansas Secretary of State’s office. A list of election officials working the December 4, 2018 General Runoff Election will be posted on Nov. 26, 2018 in the Prairie County Clerk’s office in Des Arc and DeValls Bluff. If there is any objection to a poll worker, the objection must be filed within 7 days of posting to the Prairie County Election Commission.
Prairie County Election Commission Rita Dobson Chairperson----5 501-5 516-7 7264 Stan Ferguson - 501-5 516-6 6156 Harvey Joe Sanner - 50-5 516-7 7000 For Additional Information Call Prairie County Clerk in Des Arc - 870-2 256-4 4434 Prairie County Clerk in DeValls Bluff - 870-9 998-2 2314
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Free K-12 Special Education self-contained teacher. Send resume & application to Hazen School District. 11-14-18 (2tc)
Hazen School District is excepting applications for Paraprofessionals and Sub Bus Drivers. Bus Driver MUST have CDL. 11-14-18 (2tp)
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The City of DeValls Bluff will be taking sealed bids for a 2007 GMC Canyon and 2013 Dodge Charger, both need new motors. Bids will be opened on December 13, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. The city reserves the right to refuse any and all bids. More Info call (870) 9982301 (11-14-18 2tc) __________________
The DeValls Bluff Fire Department is looking for new volunteers. If interested, come to the DeValls Bluff Fire Department on Thursday, December 6, 2018, at 7:00 p.m., or call City Hall at (870) 9982301 or Fire Chief Doyen Martin (870)-456-9485. (11-14-18 3tc)
The City of DeValls Bluff will be taking sealed bids for a 2003 4300 DT466 International Fire Truck, needs work. Bids will be opened on December 13, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. The city reserves the right to refuse any and all bids. For more info call (870) 998-2301. (11-14-18 2tc)
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Friday, November 23, and Saturday November 24, also on Friday November 30 and Saturday December 1. Time will be from 7:00AM to 5:00PM. Large estate sale at the home of Birdie Baxter, at 3215 Hwy 302 West, Hazen Arkansas. To many items to list. Directions: from Hazen take 249 North 7 miles to turn left onto Hwy 302, go about 1 mile or from Hwy 63 turn on Hwy 249 toward Prairie County Fairgrounds and go about 3 miles. Look for signs. For information 870255-5070 Pam Tosh 11-21-18/2tc
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To Whom It May Concern: A 2004 Lexus ES V I N # 300JT8BF28G24509679 5was picked up on August 22, 2018 at the 197 Mile Marker I-40 EB, at the request of the Hazen Police Department. This vehicle is in the possession of Rick’s Automotive & Wrecker Service, 801 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 in 45 days and constitutes a waiver by business hours, MonFri, 8am-5pm, provide proof of ownership and pay all associated charges. (11-21-18/ 2tc
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Prairie County gets an early snow but students still work
Students at HHS enjoyed the snow at school, but the Hornet football team still had to practice in the snow. You never know in Arkansas what kind of weather you will have on Friday night, according to Coach Besancon, so you need to be prepared.
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