November 23, 2022

Hazen School Board swears in new members

The Hazen School District reorganized its school board on Monday night, recognizing new members that were recently elected. The new members are Bradley Taylor and Rusty Rogers. Freddie Rogers will continue on the board after winning his race against Stevie Kee. Prairie County Clerk Gaylon Hale swore in all the board members at the beginning of the meeting. After the swearing in ceremony, the board elected officers. They are: President Vicki Skarda, Vice President Mason Sickel, and Secretary Sandra Penn. The meeting was then closed to hold an expulsion hearing on a high school student. When the hearing ended, the board approved Superintendent Donnie Boothe’s recommendation to pay stipends for some of the district staff for the first semester. Stipends included were those for ABC Director Jennifer Smart; Cheer Sponsor Kalyn Tenison; Federal Coordinator Donnie Boothe; Golf

National Board Certified Teachers Pam Chandler, Lyndi Kerr, and Rebecca Shelman; gatekeepers, ballgame security, Homecoming Sponsor Johnna Creasey; Tutor Angie Cagle; and football field cleanup.

The board approved the purchase of a new HVAC unit for an elementary classroom from Lonoke Service Company for

$11,759.00, and gave Boothe permission to order more units if the cost for each is less than $15,000. Boothe asked for this due to the delay in the delivery of HVAC units.

Elementary Principal Tiffany Glover told the board that the Grandparents Day and the Lunch with Loved Ones were very successful. She said that Wilbur Mills Cooperative Literacy Specialist Greg Moore has been helping teachers in her building increase literacy for ele-

Carlisle Cemetery participates in Wreaths Across America Day

The Carlisle Cemetery announces it will become an official location for the 2022 National Wreaths Across America Day. The cemetery will join the more than 3,100 participating locations across

the country to Remember, Honor and Teach on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, at 11:00 AM at the Carlisle Cemetery pavilion. After a short ceremony, wreaths will be placed by family mem-

L ions Club announces P eace P oster Winners

bers and volunteers on the headstones of local heroes who have been laid to rest here, to ensure that the individuals who served to protect the freedoms of our country will never be forgotten. US military service wreaths will also be placed around the flagpole.

Wreaths Across America started as a simple gesture of thanks that has grown into a national movement of dedicated volunteers and communities coming together not only to remember the nation’s fallen and honor their service, but to teach the next generation about the sacrifices made for us to live freely.

Those interested in volunteering for Wreaths Across America or sponsoring (providing) a wreath at Carlisle Cemetery are invited to visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/ARCR LC to learn more.

All Wreaths Across America Day events are open to all people. For more information, contact Jan Tarter Pasley, Judi Tarter Jones, the Carlisle Cemetery Association, or the Carlisle American Legion Post 133, all on Facebook.

mentary students. Leann Brazille from the State Department of Education will be walking through the elementary building to help raise the school out of its Level 3 distress designation. Brazille will also be walking through the high school. Level 3 Distress indicates that 40% of students are not on reading level.

High School Principal Amy Marek said that some students in the high school will be exempted from semester tests for the first semester. Her office is presently going over exemption lists, which will be determined by

ASPIRE tests. She also stated that the school has been having a lot of absences, and that tickets for football playoff games must be purchased online.

Boothe reported that the millage request did not pass, so the district will be sending students to the Lonoke Business Academy for technical training. He also said that the final playoff game for Class 2A will be held on a Friday, December 2 at noon. If the Hornets are in the final game, the district schools will probably not be in session, and a make-up day would have to be determined.

Des Arc Council hears property complaint

By Lisa Mills

Ray Bell addressed the Des Arc City Council concerning property adjacent to his late grandmother’s house on Erwin Street at its monthly meeting November 15th. Bell stated that his grandmother’s house has been for sale for over a year and several sales have been lost due to the unsightly and unsanitary property.

Bell said he has complained numerous times to council members and the mayor but nothing is ever done and he wants to know how to get something done.

Mayor Garth told Bell that letters are going out to property owners who are in violation of the city ordinance to keep properties clean.

Garth also stated that the police are going to be taking pictures of the properties in violation and if the properties are not cleaned up within 30 days, fines will be issued. Bell thanked the council for hearing

his complaint.

The council approved a motion to accept sealed bids for a 2016 Dodge Charger police car. Bids must be turned into City Hall by noon on December 20th and will be opened that night at the December meeting. Council members were given the projected 2022 amended budget to be approved in December. They were also given the 2023 proposed budget, but Mayor Garth told them they will not approve it until January in case the new mayor wants to make any changes.

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

The City Council held a special meeting on October 27th where they accepted the bid from BDGC of Louisiana for $165,306 to replace the damaged roof on the city water plant.

Ireland Saul (pictured above), a 12-year-old sixth grade student as Des Arc Elementary School won first place and $100 in a Peace Poster contest sponsored by members of the Des Arc Lions Club. Her multicolored poster showed leaders of all nations shaking hands to express leading all peoples with love and compassion. Ireland is the daughter of Randa and Dare Saul.

Second place in the contest went to Eden Huffstickler (pictured below), who is a 13-yearold seventh grader in

Des Arc High School. She was given $50 for her colorful entry. Eden is the daughter of Kelci and Tyler Huffstickler. There were eighty entries in the contest which had the theme “Lead with Compassion.” The Lions Club chose the two winners at their monthly meeting held on Tuesday, November 7. Members of the Des Arc Lions Club want to thank Art Teacher Lori DeVore, who directs this contest each year. The Lions Club always enjoys seeing the students’ interpretations of the Peace Poster theme.

Coach Heath Prine; Yearbook Sponsor Wendy Perry; District Nurse and Covid Point of Contact Kim Anderson;

Serving all of Prairie County and the Grand Prairie Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Hornets and Bison head to semifinals. (See page 6.)

Helen Louise Lancaster

room, but peek around the corner to make sure her hogs were doing their best.

Mer loved to play cards, particularly Bridge. She could and would play anytime, anywhere there was a bridge game.

Mer was born to Virgie E and Arthur L. Lancaster.

Virgie died on November 1, 1931 when Mer was 8 days old. Her father had 2 small boys under the age of 2 and could not care for an infant. Mer stayed with her grandmother Sally Tennessee “Tennie” Key House who was a recent widow.

Mer played forward in basketball at Sheridan High School. She was also a football cheerleader. Mer played clarinet in the high school band. She graduated high school in 1949 and then moved to Hazen to take a job with the town doctor. She helped deliver many babies during her time as a nurse.

Mer always wanted to go to college and she made that dream a reality at the age of 65. She started college at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro graduating 4 years later with a bachelor’s degree in social work (BSW). Mer got her master’s degree in social work (MSW) the following year. She entered the workforce at the age most people were enjoying retirement. Mer enjoyed her work and did not retire until she was 80 years old.

She loved to watch sports on TV or if lucky in person. Mer loved her Razorback basketball, football and baseball. She always made sure to root for her team and many times when scores were close she would leave the

Mer is survived by her 3 children, Cheryl Vickers of Carlisle, AR; Cindy Eagle (David) of Jonesboro, and Everett Justus Adams Jr. “Chip” (Sharon) of Hazen; her grandchildren, Melanie Streetman (Tony) of Benton, LA, Matthew Hecke (Stephanie) of Prosper, TX, Amanda Garner (Heath) of Jonesboro, Adam Steuart (Jordan) of Jonesboro, Justus Adams of Hazen and Jacob Adams (Maggie) of Benton, 21 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. All services are private.

Bob Hillman

Bob “Boppie” Hillman,78 of Carlisle, gained his angel wings and passed away peacefully in his home on November 18,2022 surrounded by family and friends. He loved his wife of 60 years and his family. He farmed for 59 years and worked hard every day. Bob loved his church and the Masonic Lodge and served on many boards in the church and community.

He loved volunteering at the school doing whatever he could to make things better for the students and community by rebuilding the football, baseball, softball fields, gymnasiums, and campus' so our Carlisle Bison could have the best facilities possible to practice and compete on. The students affectionately called him Mr. Bob, which he loved. He will be missed but his legacy lives on in the playing fields we use today.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Evelyn (Dyer) Hillman; son, Paul Hillman; siblings, Bill, Margaret, Eddie and Benny and nephew, Dale. Survivors include his wife, Sharon Jackson Hillman; son, John (Missy) Hillman; grandchildren, Clayton (Bailey) Hillman, Sydney (Dawson) Long, Callie Hillman, Erin (Turner) Moody and Jana (Jacob) Cagle; bonus grandchildren, Jared (Lindsey) Jackson, Shea Jackson and Lexi LaFleur; greatgrandchildren, Thomas, Elliott, and Addi; nieces and nephews, Anita, Pam, Ken, Karen and Mike; brothers-in-law, Billy and Jim along with a host of great nieces, nephews and extended family.

A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at Carlisle First United Methodist Church with a visitation beginning at 10 am. In lieu of flowers memorial may be made to Carlisle First United Methodist Church or a one time scholarship to Carlisle Public Schools in Robert’s honor.

Judy Kaye

Lott

Judy Kaye Lott, lovingly known to her family as “Mamo”, age 75 of De Valls Bluff, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 surrounded by her family.

Judy was retired from Kroger and an active member of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church. Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Mamie Hall and her husband of 38 years, Every “Jug” Lott. She is survived by two daughters, Kelly Chapman and husband, Paul and Paula Pace; one

son, Paul Lott and wife, Erika; granddaughter, Haylee Crowder and husband, Jacob and two grandsons, Gunnar and Grayson Lott. Funeral services were held 2:00 P.M., Friday, November 18, 2022 at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in De Valls Bluff. Interment was in the Oakland Cemetery in De Valls Bluff. Arrangements were by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen.

Stephen D. Roberts

Stephen D. Roberts, 47, of Hazen, Arkansas went to be with Lord on November 16, 2022 surrounded by his loving family after battling a long illness. Stephen was born to Rick Roberts and Janet King on June 18, 1975.

He grew up in De Valls Bluff, Arkansas where he attended and graduated high school. While in school, he played baseball and was a member of the FFA. After graduation, he went on to join the Navy.

After leaving the Navy, Stephen moved to New York where he worked for Saulsbury building fire trucks and was a member of the local fire department that he enjoyed tremendously. Stephen relocated back to Arkansas, where he worked for Producers in maintenance and was currently working on his apprenticeship as an electrician. Stephen had a strong faith in the Lord and maintained a positive outlook throughout his illness. He had an enduring love for his family, wife, children, and grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents. He is survived by his loving wife, Lynn; daughters, Jordon of Camden, New York, Bella of Hazen, Ar., Ariel of Beebe, Ar.,and step-daughters, Sidney (Payton) Talent of Stuttgart and Taylor Barron of Stuttgart; his father, Rick Roberts and wife, Glenda; mother, Janet King and husband, Keith; sister, Cindy and husband, Ivan; brother, Kirk and wife, Lauren, nieces, nephews, and three grandchildren whom all loved his dearly.

There will be a celebration of life at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Tollville, Ar. on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.. All are welcome to come and join the family in the celebration of life for Stephen.

These amazing ladies competed at the FFA Leadership Development Events in Searcy. Adrienne Barnett brought home the big win of the day qualifying for District contest at ASU Jonesboro next month. She placed first in Discussion meet and received some awesome comments from the judges!

Hayden Parker and Nina Catherine Brown competed in Job Interview and placed 3rd and 5th, respectively. Belle White and Kirstin Moran competed in Public speaking.

Hazen Council leases airport to A&M

The Hazen City Council voted to terminate the lease of the Hazen Airport to Double D Air and rent the Hazen Airport to A & M Flying at its regular November 17 meeting held at Hazen City Hall. The ten-year lease will be set at $1200 for the years 2023 and 2024 and then go up to $2000 in the years of 2025 through 2032.

The property cannot not be sublet during that time, and A&M Flying will be responsible for all liabilities for any damages that might occur during that time.

Mayor David Hardke and the Recorder/Treasurer David Hoover were given permission to sign the lease with the flying company.

Mayor Hardke told the council that the city has applied for two American Rescue Plan (ARP) grants to update and repair the city’s water and sewer systems. The first is for $95,134 with a city match of $90,176, and the second is for $238,381 with a city match of $76,000. The city has already set aside $267,000 of ARP funds for repairs to the systems.

According to Hardke, the city will be doing a rate study for the water, sewer, and gas systems. Presently, the city rates for these services is based on 2019 rates.

Police Chief Bradley Taylor reported that an officer had been hurt

during an attempted arrest. The officer is on the mend according to Taylor. He also reported that his department had assisted with some interstate shutdowns, and that a traffic backup on Highway 70 between DeValls Bluff and Hazen had been reported to the state by his department.

Utilities Department Chief Chad Swaim told the council that his department is still searching for leaks in the gas and water systems. He reported a 2030% loss in gas from the leaks. The problem has been ongoing, and Hardke said, “Whatever it takes to fix the problem, we’ve tot to spend it.” Swaim said that at this time the city is not losing money because of the leaks.

An 8 inch main under the water tower had to

be be repaired last week, which caused the need for water within the city to be shut down for a time.

Fire Chief Seth Skarda’s department had five first responder calls, one house fire, and one interstate rescue run.

Hardke acknowledged that council members had recently attended a training in Lonoke concerning city water systems. He also expressed hope that the abandoned seed plant beside the baseball park will be taken down by the end of the year.

Council members present were Tim Juola, Bob Juola, Barbara Rogers, and Larry Anthony. Also present were Recorder/Treasurer David Hoover and Mayoral Assistant, Tracie Vail.

Adams Helen Louise Lancaster Adams, more commonly known as Mer, was born on October 23, 1931 and died November 15, 2022 at the age of 91.

Prairie County Master Gardeners hold awards banquet

Prairie County Election Commission Notification

General Election, Run-Off Election December 6, 2022

Early Voting

November 29, 2022 to December 5, 2022

Voters wishing to cast an early voting ballot may do so beginning on November 29, 2022. Hours will be from 8 AM until 4:30 PM at the Des Arc Courthouse.

Early voting will end on Monday, December 5, 2022 at 4:30 PM.

Early Voting and Absentee Ballot tabulation will begin at 4 PM in the County Clerk’s office at the Des Arc Courthouse on December 6, 2022. December 6, 2022 Polls will open 7:30 AM and close at 7:30 PM

Polling Sites:

White River, Ward 1,2,3 ---- Des Arc Methodist Church 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 6, 2022 Run-off Mayoral Election will be posted on November 23, 2022 in the Prairie County Clerk’s office in Des Arc. If there is any objection to a poll worker it must be filed in writing within 10 days of the posting to the Prairie County Election Commission. Prairie County Election Commission

By Amanda Stark

On November 1st, 2022, the Prairie County Master Gardeners held their first annual awards banquet at 6:00 pm in the fellowship hall of Hazen Methodist Church. Everyone enjoyed a lasagna and spaghetti with meat ball dinner prepared by Sue Clayton. Stark continued the night by announcing the award winners and Amy Tallent, Prairie County Cooperative Extension Staff Chair handed out the awards. Lifetime Members were given an engraved wind chime. To be a Lifetime Member you must be a member for at least 15 years and have worked 40 hours each of those years.

Prairie County Master Gardeners is blessed to have 10 Lifetime Members. Larry Anthony, Dee Black, Sherry Bullock, Idena Greenwalt, Carolyn Marek, Patsy Mc Mullen, Gail Norman, Linda Price, Lonna Rhodes and Chris Weems.

The Busy Bee Award recognized individuals who have worked 50 to 70 hours. Roxanne Bradow, Debbie Carpenter, Gail Norman, Janis Toll, and Chris Weems all received this award.

The Worker Bee Award is to recognize individuals who have worked over 70 hours a year.

This year Sue Clayton, Linda Price, and Amanda Stark received the award.

Jay Bednar was honored with the Sunshine Award for his bright personality and eagerness to help out. Jay is truly a blessing to the club

Debbie Carpenter received the Golden Shovel Award. Debbie always has whatever tool

needed to get a job done. Several people were honored with awards that will be submitted to the State Master Gardeners for the awards banquet next year being held in Russellville on the Arkansas Tech Campus. The Friend of Master Gardener Award for an Individual was given to Wes Clayton. Wes also won our county and state Master Gardener Scholarship. He has helped the Master Gardeners doing everything from unloading pumpkins to moving mulch and everything in between. He has been a true blessing to the club.

The Friend of Master Gardener for a business or organization went to the City of Hazen and Hazen Utility Department. The City of Hazen and the Utility department is always willing to support the club and even help with clean up at times. The club is truly humbled by your support not just this year but every year.

The Project of the Year will have a sign to display. This project has been maintained throughout the year. New annuals are planted to give it a fresh look. The project of the year went to Rhodes Park in DeValls Bluff. Gail Norman accepted the award.

Master Gardener of the Year was the big award of the night. This person was described as an individual who is always the first to volunteer and goes above and beyond. Attends state meetings and workshops. She is the first one everyone calls when they have a question. Master Gardener of the Year went to Sue Clayton for her hard work and dedication to the club.

Project of the Year: Gail Norman Busy Bee and Worker Bee award winners

Master Gardener of the Year Sue Clayton.

Jay Bednar with his Sunshine Award.

Master Gardener Friend of the Year Wes Clayton.

Hazen Utilities Dept.: Chad Swaim, Trilby Shelman, Mason Martin, Ryan Booth. City of Hazen: Tracie Vail, Crystal Tenison, Mayor David Hardke, Becky Sayger.

By Leigh VanHouten

The White River Irrigation District’s (WRID) Dan Hooks and Robert Moery recently made a presentation to Arkansas House and Senate Committees on Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development. Hooks, WRID board president, along with WRID representative, Moery, spoke not only on the mission of the group, but the list of recent accomplishments, current construction, and future plans of the district.

Hooks explained that financially the district has $89 million available through loans and grants to complete Phase No. 1, the first 50,000 irrigated acres that will have WRID irrigation available. A total of $26 million is available via a loan through the Arkansas Department of Agriculture - Natural Resource Division.

Hooks and Moery thanked the committee members and the governor for their support in securing that loan as well as an additional $5 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding. The American Rescue Plan Act funds will be used to pay the Arkansas Department of Transportation for constructing state highway 70 and 63 crossings.

The loan money from the Arkansas Department of Agriculture will be uti-

lized to match about $45 million of Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) financing available for canal and distribution pipeline construction.

An additional $13 million from the United States Army Corp of Engineers will provide funding for power to the existing pump station on the White River in DeValls Bluff.

The entire project, once complete, will bring affordable water to area farmers in portions of Prairie, Arkansas, Lonoke and Monroe Counties. WRID is fully funded for Phase 1, the first 12 miles of construction. This phase will deliver water to the area near the Hazen Municipal Airport.

Construction spending amounts to date are more than $115 million: $60 million on the pump station, $30 million on pipelines, and $25 mil-

lion on a regulating reservoir near DeValls Bluff.

A two-mile canal segment has been completed north of Highway 70 near Downs Road, connecting to the regulating reservoir outlet near Wattensaw Wildlife Management Area and will convey water to the Highway 70 crossing. The county road crossing at Downs Road is serving as the baseline for road crossing construction costs and to identify means of reducing costs for future crossings.

“All of this work is a critical portion of the project infrastructure,” Dennis Carman, WRID chief engineer and director, explains. “The pump station, pipelines and regulating reservoir completed by the Corps, provides the means of moving water from the river to the reservoir where water can be

released for gravity flow further out to the farms.”

When the pump station is powered, WRID will be able to move water as far out as the canals and secondary pipelines allow. This portion of the project is what is being worked on right now.

Progress has been made this summer by adding to the two miles of canal completed in 2021.

WRID has moved over 500,000 yards of earth fill into levees between Highway 70 and Old Highway 70 Road, a reach of about two miles, and a one and half mile reach between highway 63 and S. Woodlawn Avenue near Hazen. Additional work completed includes the large siphons that carry drainage water under the canal and installed pipes to provide farmer access to the canal

z en Cha mb er to hol d Christ m as in the P ark

The Hazen Chamber of Commerce will be holding its annual Christmas in the Park on Thursday, December 8, in Hazen City Park East. In addition to the event, King Kat will sell fish dinners in the Community Center for those who wish to have a sit-down dinner.

A parade will be held at 4:30 p.m. before the

appearance of Santa Claus and his faithful Gingerbread Man assistant. Organizations and churches are asked to provide kid-oriented activities and treats for the event.

A total of 54 vendors were present for the Rice Festival this year, with 29 merchants selling their wares, 17 organizations providing

Click It or Ticket this Thanksgiving season

Kansas City, MO - This Thanksgiving holiday, millions of drivers will hit our roads to celebrate the holiday with family and friends. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Region 7 is joining the State Highway Safety Offices in Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska to share an important lifesaving reminder: Click It or Ticket. Because the Thanksgiving holiday is one of the busiest for the United States, more drivers will be on the roads than usual, increasing the likelihood of a motor vehicle crash. During this kickoff to the holiday season, the importance of seat belt safety could not be clearer.

During the 2020 Thanksgiving weekend (6 p.m. Wednesday, November 25, to 5:59 a.m. Monday, November 30), 333 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes nationwide— more than half (52%) were unrestrained. No matter the time of day, driving without a seat belt is deadly. During that same Thanksgiving weekend, 51% of passenger vehicle occupants killed in crashes at night were unbuckled, compared to 55% during the

day.

“Thanksgiving is a time for celebrating gratitude with loved ones, and we want to make sure our community members arrive at their Thanksgiving destinations as safely as possible,” said Regional Administrator Susan DeCourcy.

information, 7 providing activities, and 4 providing food. “That's by far a record,” Festival

water. These components are completed as the canal is built.

Additional items of interest include preparation for seeding of the finished canal levees.

Native prairie grass will make up the vegetation on the canal banks. The grass seed was harvested from a Grand Prairie location and has been moved on site for placement. Prairie grass hay will serve as mulch. A drill will be used to better control seed placement. That seeding will be completed as soon as weather permits.

Another item of interest is the first check structure near the Hazen Airport. This structure is much like a weir and will control the flow as water moves through the system. This check structure

was designed by Michael Baker International and Rubicon Gate Company of Colorado and Australia. The check structure gates are scheduled for delivery in January 2023 and will be put in temporary storage.

Weather permitting, progress will continue through the next several months into next spring. This work includes road crossings, pipe installation, and selectively targeted work segments that can be accomplished even during unfavorable weather conditions.

“We have used the prior work to determine how best to build this project on time and under budget. We are making needed adjustments that will carry us into the future. We can get this project done on time and under budget if we stay focused on production, control cost, and involve our farmers in fitting the canal features into their farm operation,” Carman said.

Photo Cutline: Work continues on Canal 2000 Segment No. 1, located between Highway 70 and Old Highway 70 Road between Hazen and DeValls Bluff. This portion is 3,100 feet. It will include one off-take and no siphons. Work began on Sept. 13.

Chairman David Hardke said. The pageant was also a success according to Hardke.

THE CITY OF DES ARC IS CURRENTLY SELLING A 2016 DODGE CHARGER. SEALED BIDS MUST BE TURNED IN TO CITY HALL, LOCATED AT 107 S 3RD STREET IN DES ARC, BY 12:00 PM ON DECEMBER 20, 2022. BIDS WILL

BE OPENED AT THE COUNCIL MEETING AT 6:00 PM ON DECEMBER 20, 2022. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE POLICE CHIEF AT (870) 660-8176 OR CITY HALL AT (870) 256-4316.

Effective immediately, the Rhodes family revokes any and all past permission for hunting, fishing or other gaming activities on property owned by Rhodes Farm, unless authorized by a current written aggre-

ment. This includes past verbal permissions that has been given to friends. We appreciate your compliance with this posted notice which will be enforced.

Thank You, Rhodes Family

Tillman Infrastructure, LLC proposes to build a Self-Support Telecommunications tower with a top height of 125-feet at the approximate vicinity of 1702 Highway 63N, Hazen, Prairie County, Arkansas 72064, Lat: 34° 47' 49.931" / Long:91° 34' 10.386". Public

comments regarding potential effects from this site on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Trileaf Corporation, k.carr@trileaf.com, 66 South Logan Street, Denver, Colorado 80209, (707) 569-4035.

To Whom It May Concern: A 1999 Cheverolet Tahoe Vin# 1GKEK13R8XJ808685 was picked up on 10-1-22 at 183 Carlisle Exit EB off ramp at the request of the Carlisle Police Department. 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 prior-

To Whom It May Concern: A 2001 Chevrolet Suburban Vin# 3GNEC16T51G103083 was picked up on 8-23-22 at the T-Rick’s Parking lot Hwy 63 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

To Whom It May Concern: A 2004 Toyota Sequoia Vin# 5TDZT38A74S208165 was picked up on 10-9--22 at the 193 EB before Hazen Exit at the request of the Arkansas 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

To Whom It May Concern: A 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Vin# 2G1FAED8B9193668 was picked up on 10-17-2022 at the Burnt Bayou Biscoe at the request of the Arkansas 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

To Whom It May Concern: A 2012 Chevrelet Tahoe Vin# 1GNSCBE07CR174448 was picked up on 10-9-22 at the 203 WB I-40 at the request of the Arkansas 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

To Whom It May Concern: A 2013 Ford Fiesta SE Vin# 3FADP4BJ1DM167051 was picked up on 9-1922 at the 201 WB I-40 at the request of the Prairie County Sheriff’s Department. 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 prior-

ity 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.

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.

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.

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.

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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By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor

The Hazen Hornets made some uncharacteristic mistakes but still came away with a 46-6 win over Marked Tree in the quarterfinal round of the Class 2A state playoffs on Friday at Hornet Field.

With the win, Hazen plays East Poinsett County in the semifinals this Friday. The winner will play the winner of Carlisle-Mount Ida in the Class 2A state championship game Dec. 2 at noon at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock.

In the win over Marked Tree, Hazen coach Joe Besancon said his team had several false start and holding penalties on offense.

“We played pretty sloppy in the first half,” he said. “We’ve got to clean it up. We had a lot of holding penalties and false starts. We still played well offensively. We’ve got to clean that stuff up.

“But, you’ll take a onepoint win all the way to the end, I guarantee you.”

Besancon said his defense played well.

“We pretty much shut them down,” he said. “I was real proud of that. We were able to hold them to six points.”

Marked Tree was averaging 36 points per game entering Friday’s game at Hazen.

Braylan Anderson led the Hornets with 147 yards rushing on 20 carries. He scored three touchdowns.

Luke King completed 12 of 17 passes for 172 yards and a touchdown. He also rushed for two touchdowns.

Anderson started the scoring with a seven-yard run. King followed with two one-yard runs.

Anderson then scored on runs of 12 and 15 yards before Josh Dawson caught a 44-yard touchdown pass from King.

Kolton Tosh led the

Hornets with 11 tackles. Brance Williams had eight.

Hazen now hosts East Poinsett County this Friday at Hornet Field. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.

“They’ve got a stud running back,” Besancon said of Dennis Gaines, who scored five touchdowns in the Indians’ 60-20 win over England last Friday.

“The last three weeks, we’ve ran into two of the best running backs in the state in Carlisle’s Jason Sullivan and now Gaines. He’s good and he can go.” Besancon said his team has got to try to slow Gaines down.

“He’s one of those kids that I don’t think you can stop him,” Besancon said. “But, you’ve got to slow him down. You can’t let him run for 350 yards. Our goal has got to be to keep him under 150. If we can do that and not let anybody else on that team hurt us, I think we’ll be fine.”

Bison’s Sullivan runs wild in victory over Earle

By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor

It was a record-setting night for Carlisle senior running back Jason Sullivan.

Sullivan rushed for 365 yards and six touchdown as the Bison beat Earle 49-34 in the quarterfinal round of the Class 2A state playoffs Friday at Fred C. Hardke Field.

With the win, Carlisle (10-1) advances to the semifinal round for the first time since 2013. The Bison will host Mount Ida this Friday at Fred C. Hardke Field. The winner of that game will play the winner of Hazen and East Poinsett County in the other semifinal. The Class 2A state championship game is Dec. 2 at noon at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock.

Sullivan broke the school record for rushing yards in a game. Craig Jackson rushed for 364 against Central Arkansas Christian in 1995. Sullivan’s six touchdowns in a game is also a school record, giving him 41 for the season. He now trails Jackson’s school and state record by four. Jackson scored 45 touchdowns in 13 games in 1995. “Jason has broken the

300-yard mark a time or two, but to be able to go for 365 on Friday night was awesome,” Carlisle coach Caleb Shock said. “He hit six touchdowns. He’s hit five touchdowns four or five times in his career. To top that one was an awesome night for him. I know he was really excited about that.”

In Friday’s game, Carlisle and Earle were tied 14-14 after one quarter. Sullivan scored runs of 32 and 13 yards.

The Bison took a 20-14 lead in the second quarter on a 51-yard run by Sullivan. Earle scored the next two touchdowns to lead 26-20. Carlisle led 2826 at halftime after Holden Jones scored on a one-yard run and the Bison scored the two-point conversion.

Carlisle scored the next three touchdowns.

Sullivan scored on a threeyard run. Jones scored the two-point conversion.

Sullivan then scored on a 29-yard run and a sixyard run. Peyton Huggins kicked an extra point.

Earle scored a final touchdown in the fourth quarter to set the final score.

Shock said he knew it would be a battle against Earle.

“You’re in the playoffs, and it’s the top 16 teams,” he said. “Each week, the competition gets better and better. Nobody left at this point is not going to be a good team. Every game ought to be a close game.”

The Bison finished with 488 in total offense, including 479 yards. In addition to Sullivan’s 365 yards, Kayleb Elliott had 46 yards. Jones had 42 and Cory Linz had 26 yards.

David Hayes caught Jones’ only pass for nine yards.

The Bison’s second-round opponent, Mount Ida enters the game at 9-2. The Lions knocked off Des Arc 30-28 last Friday.

The Lions run the ball for the most part.

“We’re going to have to play really clean,” Shock said. “They are very disciplined, and probably one of the most patient teams that we’ve played against in my time here. They do what they do. It’s vanilla, but it works. They are patient with it and believe in it.”

Eagles co m e u p short

By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor

The Des Arc Eagles’ season came to an end with a 30-28 loss to Mount Ida in the second round of the Class 2A state playoffs Friday night at HinsonRollins Field.

With the loss, Des Arc ends its season at 7-4.

Des Arc trailed 30-20 before cutting the deficit to 30-28.

The Eagles had the ball, driving into Mount Ida territory but turned the ball over late. From there, the Lions ran out the clock to get the win and advance to a semifinal game this Friday at Carlisle.

“It was a tough one,” Des Arc coach Brandon Barbaree said. “They do what they do. They run their veer with dive, dive, dive plays. We weren’t able to get them off the field in the first half. We threw everything we’ve ever done defensively at them. They kept getting three yards. We could not get them behind the chains. They grounded out the first half.”

The Eagles got some stops in the second half and were able to get back into the game.

“We had a chance at the end,” Barbaree said. “So, it always leaves a sour taste in your mouth. Our kids played hard and gave us a chance.”

Jack Kearby led the Eagles with 155 yards rushing on 21 carries. He scored two touchdowns.

Trevion Reed had 79 yards rushing and scored two two-point conversion.

Cache Flanagan had 44 yards rushing and a touchdown on nine carries.

Daviyon Bell scored the other Eagles’ touchdown.

The Eagles have five seniors on the roster, who won two games as ninth graders. They finished their senior season as conference champions. Those seniors are Reed, Kearby, Skylar Eades, Ross Ingle and Mason Hogue.

“I’m super proud of the fight that they had in them,” Barbaree said.

“They had a never-quit attitude. We really improved all year, and that is what you want.”

Carlisle running back Jason Sullivan follows the blocking of Ethan Foster (36) during Sullivan’s record-setting night running the football in the Bison’s win over Earle on Friday in the second round of the Class 2A state playoffs. (Brenda Foster photo)