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Community Events Calendar Thursday November 30 GFWC Meeting Murry’s Restaurant Hazen 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Hazen Hornet Basketball game vs. Des Arc Eagles 4:00 pm Hornets Nest JG, JB, SG, SB Monday December 4 Chamber of Commerce Meeting First United Methodist Church 6:30 pm Monday December 11 OES Meeting BancorpSouth 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Tuesday December 12 Quorum Court Meeting Annex Building Des Arc 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Thursday December 14 Literacy Night Hazen Elementary School 6:00 pm DeValls Bluff City Council Meeting 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm City Hall Saturday December 16 Hazen Chamber of Commerce Christmas In The Park 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Prairie County, Arkansas
School Board hears Report to the Public The Hazen School District presented its annual Report to the Public at the regular meeting held on Monday, November 13, in the Hazen High School library at 6:00 p.m. Present for the meeting were Superintendent Bill Crowder and members David Strohl, Davy Williams, Freddie Rogers, Richie Ingle, Vickie Skarda, and Sandra Penn. Crowder reported that the present student enrollment for the district was as follows: Pre-K - 36 Elementary (K-8) 400 High School (9-12) 178 The racial makeup of the district is 75% Caucasian, 22% African American and 3% Other. Twelve percent of the students are classified as gifted and talented, 15% are in special education, and 74% of the district’s students are eligle for free and reduced lunches. There are 38 certified and 18 classified staff members in the elementary school. The high school has 18 certified staff members and 9 classified members. The district employs one certified staff member (the superintendent) and 14 additional classified staff. Five teachers in the elementary and three teachers in the high school are working on waivers pending certification in their teaching area. Both buildings are accredited by the State of Arkansas but both have been been
listed as “needs improvement” in the state’s accountability report. The graduation rate at the high school for 2017 was 98% as opposed to the state rate of 87%. The district area is 375 square miles which is divided into 10 bus routes. District revenues for the 2017-18 school year were reported as $5,167,620, which is down $141,877.68 from the previous year. The certified staff salaries will be $2,671,968, down from $56,837. The salary savings in this category includes the loss of an assistant principal in the elementary school. The classified salaries will increase by $24,642 to $441,230. The district expects to spend $426,058 on maintenance and operation this year, for a savings of $20,693. The cost of transportation will increase $5,372 for a total of $297,323. The special education department will also increase its spending by $50,055, making that budget $390,937. The district recently refinanced its bonds which will save the district $206,821. The debt payment will now be $150,665 for the year. The total district expenditures are expected to be $4,791,517. This total includes an additional $73,437 to be set aside for possible lawsuits and other such unforeseen costs.
The district expects to see an increase in outside government funding with the notable exception of a loss of $11,124 in th Title IIA funding and a loss of $2,904 in Title V money. Title I, Title IV, and ALE funding is expected to increase in each category by approximately $10,000. The National School Lunch (NSL) funds are expected to increase by $75,594 for a total of $485,562 for the school year. This money has fewer governmental restrictions on it and has been used over the years for additional staff salaries, professional development costs, and technology purchases. Crowder said that the district is doing several things to further academic improvement including double blocking the English Language Arts classes in the grades K-8 and using the Engage New York math curriculum. The elementary school also has an instructional interventionist in grades K-8 for math (Angie Williams) and a dyslexia interventionist (Kathy Minton) whose salaries are paid with NSL funds. Tutoring before and after school for high school students is also provided through NSL funds. The district plans to have full one-to-one technology in grades 3-12 this year. In the regular board meeting that followed the public report, the Hazen School Board approved
Superintendent Bill Crowder’s recommendations for stipends for the following staff members for the first semester of the 2017-18 school year. They were: ABC Jennifer $1000 direc- Smart Cheer Wendy $400 spon- Perry & sor Julie Young Fede- Bill ral Crowder coordinator Gate keepers
$2500
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NCBT Bowman $1000 Carlyle Hambrick Kerr Shelman Tutor- A. Cagle $25 ing per hour Yearbook
Kremer Perry
$250
Golf C. $500 Coach Williams The board also approved the superintendent’s recommendation to pay Virtual Arkansas (VA) $5,145 for distance learning fall classes for the first semester. The State of Arkansas requires all students to take at least one online class before they graduate high school, and Virtual Arkansas is major provider for this service.
The membership fee for VA is $2500 per year plus enrollment fees of $25 per student for a one semester class, or $50 per student for a two semester class. Most of these classes are secondary level, but students can also take college level classes for concurrent credit. The board voted to transfer $203,754.66 from the operating fund into the building fund. Crowder stated that this money is the savings from the refinanced bonds. The board also agreed to move the school election date to November as required by Act 910 or 2017. Crowder said that this change was recommended by the AR School Board Association and that Des Arc is already using November for its election. Board member Ingle added that it was stated in a workshop that millages were more likely to pass in November. Crowder asked the board to approve a resolution request for Act 1240 that would allow flexibility in the school year starting date. He said that many schools are asking to start school earlier in 2018. Chad Johnson was hired as Head of Maintenance effective October 30, 2107. Johnson is a 1997 graduate of England High School and owns Johnson Sheet Metal. After hearing the principals’ reports, the board adjourned.
AR Capitol lighting ceremony Saturday (LITTLE ROCK, ARK.) – Arkansas Secretary of State Mark Martin announces the 79th Anniversary of the State Capitol Lighting Ceremony to be held on Saturday evening, December 2nd, starting at 5:30 pm. This year’s event will be hosted by North Little Rock Police Officer Tommy Norman, a police officer with the North Little Rock Police Department since 1998. In that time, Norman has become a national star for his dedication as a police officer and as a leading voice for community policing with a social media following of over one million people. He has been featured on The Today Show, Good Morning America, Fox News, CNN, and in The New York Times. The ceremony will feature the Arkansas State Police Honor Guard, and Allison Walton, an officer with the Little Rock Police Department, will sing the National Anthem. State Capitol Police Officer John Ingram will give the invocation.
The 2017 Capitol Christmas ornament features the Arkansas Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. Representatives from Arkansas Easter Seals will assist with the lighting. Weather permitting, the Capitol Lighting will be followed by fireworks. After the fireworks, the public is invited to come into the Capitol for activities and to see all of the Christmas decorations. The Arkansas Gospel Mass Choir will perform on the second floor of the rotunda. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on hand to see all of the children in his workshop, also in the second floor rotunda. Author Carol Dabney will be reading “Twas the Mouse Before Christmas” in the Old Supreme Court Room. If you cannot join us next Saturday, the Capitol will be open to the public during the holiday season during regular business hours Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm, and on weekends and holidays from 10 am to 3 pm.
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The Arkansas State Police escorted the bodies of the Pafford helicopter crash victims down I-40 back to Helena from the state crime lab on Friday morning. The Hazen Fire Department was on hand to watch and assist if necessary. (Photo courtesy of Kim Anderson)
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H o l i d a y l i g h t s r e t u r n t o A R Harding University holds The Arkansas Trail of Holiday Lights returns for its 22nd year with a statewide celebration of the holiday season featuring parades, lighting ceremonies, open houses, Santa visits, concerts and performances, live nativities, illuminated displays and more. Here are some highlights from each corner of the state: Central Elaborately lit trees are a feature in Central Arkansas, from the massive, two-story trees in Little Rock’s Capital Hotel lobby and the Capitol Building rotunda to downtown Conway’s 54-ft tree—the largest artificial tree in the state! Other favorites in the area include ice skating in Spring Park and strolling through Harding University’s cascading lights in Searcy and Sherwood Forest’s drivethrough lights display. Northwest Arkansas This area of the state is a delight year-round, but it really shines during the holidays. Traditions include riding the Holiday Express Pajama Train on the Arkansas & Missouri Railroad, ice skating at Lawrence Plaza in Bentonville and attending the Great Passion Play in Eureka Springs. Fayetteville’s Lights of the Ozarks dis-
play, stretching from the downtown square to Dickson Street, is not to be missed! North Central Arkansas North Central Arkansas is known for small-town courthouse squares that will be decked out with lights and displays throughout the season, in particular in Batesville and Mountain View—and don’t forget Fairfield Bay’s Festival of Trees through December 15. For a unique experience, head to Blanchard Springs for Caroling in the Caverns, taking place through December 17. Upper Delta Lights of the Delta in Blytheville is among the Mid-South’s largest lights festivals, featuring six million lights and almost 50 motion displays along a 15-mile drive. In Newport, you’ll find 125 lit trees throughout the city, as well as the region’s largest private lights display. Lower Delta Some of Arkansas’s best-known lights displays are Crossett’s Christmas Wonderland, featured nationally on America’s Great Light Fight in 2015, and Pine Bluff’s Enchanted Land of Lights, which boasts Arkansas’s longest drivethrough with more than 280 displays. Fans of oldtimey Christmas will
enjoy Marianna’s Victorian-themed city park. Southwest For a truly magical walk in the woods, Garvan Gardens on Lake Hamilton is hard to top, with its colorful glow that can be seen from far and wide. Elsewhere in the region, daytime and candlelight strolls of historic homes adorned with period decorations channel the spirit of Christmases past, and a walking tour of the Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources in Smackover features more than 200,000 lights and a show by Santa’s rock band. The Trail of Holiday Lights brochure is your passport to seasonal magic, highlighting events and activities throughout December in 54 communities across the state. The brochure is available online at www.Arkansas.com/Trail ofHolidayLights and in print. Complimentary printed copies can be found at all Arkansas Welcome Centers and at participating Arvest, Subway and Best Western locations. You can also request a copy by calling 1-800-NATURAL or emailing info@arkansas.com. For more information, v i s i t www.Arkansas.com/Trail ofHolidayLights.
Symphony Orchestra to have EACC holiday concert Tickets are now on sale for the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra’s Home for the Holidays performance at the EACC Fine Arts Center on Saturday, December 2nd at 7:30 p.m. The Holiday Feature is part of EACC’s 2017-18 Performance Series and tickets are now on sale. Experience the magic of the holiday season with the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra! No matter the weather, this favorite holiday concert will bring back some of the coziest and most-loved melodies of the season. Kids aged one to one hundred will thrill in a musical celebration extravaganza of the most wonderful time of the year. Beginning its 52nd season in 2017-2018, the
Arkansas Symphony Orchestra is one of Arkansas’ most dynamic performing organizations. Under the direction of Music Director Philip Mann, the yuletide concert will feature a festive mix of traditional classics as well as classical, religious and secular selections. Hailed by the BBC as a “Talent to watch out for, who conveys a mature command of his forces,” American conductor Philip Mann is gaining a worldwide reputation as an “expressively graceful yet passionate” artist. Incorporated in 1966 and the resident orchestra of the Robinson Center Music Hall, the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra performs over sixty concerts each season, which includes the
Masterworks and Pops concerts, intimate neighborhood concerts, plus a busy schedule of statewide touring, chamber music, and educational performances in numerous venues and collaborations with Ballet Arkansas and the Arkansas Repertory Theatre. Tickets for Arkansas Symphony Orchestra’s Home for the Holidays performance are $25 and may be purchased online at www.eacc.edu, by calling 870-633-4480, ext. 352, or in person at the Fine Arts Center Ticket Office. The EACC Fine Arts Center is located at 1700 Newcastle Road in Forrest City, just off Interstate 40 between Memphis and Little Rock.
campus lighting ceremony
Photo by Jeff Montgomery, Harding University staff member SEARCY, Ark. — Harding University has begun its holiday season activities by opening the campus’s light display to the public. The lighting ceremony was held at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27 on the front lawn near the David B. Burks American Heritage Building. President Bruce McLarty led the crowd in a countdown and turned on approximately 1 million lights that will continue
to illuminate the campus for several weeks. The lighting festivities also included free hot chocolate, carolers, and the opportunity to stroll around and view the lights throughout campus. Preparations for the display have been underway since October when the University’s physical resources department began hanging lights throughout campus. The lights will remain on
until Jan. 8, 2018, and all Arkansans are encouraged to add the campus to their lists of light displays to visit this year. For more information about lights at Harding, visit harding.edu/lights. There are many events happening on campus this holiday season the whole family can enjoy. For other Harding events and free and low cost services available to the public, visit harding.edu/community.
GFWC Elsie McCain Club plans Christmas party GFWC Elsie McCain Club changed the date for their Christmas party to noon Monday, December 11, at Capital Hotel, Little Rock. The party was changed at the Club's regular meeting Thursday night, November 18, 2017, at Murry's Restaurant. Meg Miller was hostess. The meeting opened with current events and members repeating the Club Collect and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, led by the president, Chris Weems.. Weems presided with six
members present. Rita Farris, secretary read the minutes, and they were approved. Meg Miller gave each member a copy of the treasurer's report. A thank you note was read from the Department of Human Services in DeValls Bluff. The food is distributed to applicants for Food Stamps. Other routine business was taken care of. The president said she has received forms from the president-elect, Diana Glaze, for members to volunteer for positions they
would like to serve in with the next administration. "Volunteers make better workers," she said. Entertainment prizes were won by Rita Farris, Chris Weems and Rosetta Van Houten. Members will meet at 10:00 a.m., December 11, to go to the Christmas party. The next regular meeting will be held on Thursday, January 4, 2018, at Murry's with Nell Pich as hostess and lesson leader.
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Des Arc Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Hope everyone had a wonderful week. We have been busy with activities this week. Everyone enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner and spending time with their family. Residents got to enjoy Eating Thanksgiving lunch with family. We wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving. Lower White River Museum State Park School Program was at facility Tuesday 11-21-17. Allison spoke on Pearling and shelling. They enjoyed is a lot. Attended was Billy Jones, Nadey Jones, Derrik Fetters, Jolene Julian, Martha Stalling, Cara Bradshaw, LeeRoy Murphy and Allison from Museum. We are ready to start decorating for Christmas next week. Residents enjoyed all
the local churches visiting this week. That means a lot. Upcoming events DAV- Disable American Veteran at 10:00am Wednesday 11th, big screen movie. I want to thank all the volunteers that take time out of your busy week to make the residents happy. They always enjoy Friends coming to visit with them. Pray for our country. Please come out to visit us soon. The resident is looking forward to some cooler weather so they can enjoy sitting outside. That is all for now. Have a great rest of the week. Teresa Henley, Activity Director Activity Director, DANRC
Snuggle up this Christmas with a flannel plaid pillow and a stocking to match. Set the pillow in a chair and the big lace red hog with be the cat's meow. (That is if you have a house cat.) Fill the stocking with some of our hand made soaps and spritz for gift-giving. Limited quantities. Go to: pigtrailtrading.com to order.
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A history lesson on tax cuts by Ralph Martire - The Center for Tax and Budget Accountability To stimulate the U.S. economy to “levels you haven’t seen in many years”— President Trump is proposing to cut federal income taxes, for most folks in general, but predominately for really affluent families and mega-corporations. His proposal is so skewed to the wealthy that over the next 10 years, more than half of his multi-trillion dollar tax cut will go to the wealthiest one percent. Big business does well too, gaining an estimated $4.1 trillion tax cut during the next decade. And that’s not the only justification offered for the president’s full-on, supply-side, tax cut. According to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), this tax cut will “create so much economic growth, it [will] begin to pay down the nation’s debt.” Which sounds too good to be true—because it is. By now, every American who is objective or can do math should know that the proposed supply-side tax cuts won’t work as promised. Why expect certain failure? First and foremost is something called “history.” Supply-side tax cuts have never worked as promised.
Never. Second, focusing tax cuts on affluent individuals and corporations is not an effective way to stimulate private sector job growth—which pretty much explains why history has proven supply-side economic theory is bogus. Start with history first. Top federal income tax rates for individuals were very high from the end of World War II through 1980—ranging from 90 to 72 percent. During that sequence, the U.S. economy grew at an average rate of 3.8 percent per year, in real, inflation-adjusted terms. Meanwhile income distribution slightly favored the top, with the wealthiest 10 percent realizing roughly 34 percent of all growth in income over that period, leaving 66 percent of income growth for the bottom 90 percent in earnings to share. Still, these were pretty good times, that included a strong middle class and real income growth for all earners. Then came supply-side under President Reagan, who cut the top marginal income tax rate from north of 70 percent to 38.5 percent in 1981. President George W. Bush then cut the top
rate down to 35 percent in 2001, while also cutting capital gains and dividend tax rates, which all primarily benefited the most affluent. That’s nearly four decades of supply-side. And the results ain’t pretty. In fact, average U.S. economic growth from the Reagan Administration through the end of George W. Bush’s second term was 2.8 percent annually after inflation. That’s one full percentage point lower than during the previous, high-tax era, and translates to about $150 billion less in annual economic activity. There was never any trickle-down effect. Meanwhile, income inequality became much worse, with more than all real growth in income going to the wealthiest 10 percent. Everyone else earned less after inflation in 2007 than in 1980. And because the promised economic growth never materialized, federal deficits exploded. Which should surprise no one, because tax cuts mostly benefiting businesses and affluent families can’t be expected to stimulate job growth. Here’s why: the economy is primarily, as in
around 68 percent, consumer spending. Tax cuts for affluent folks won’t generate much new consumer spending—because individuals at the top of the ladder already have rapidly growing real incomes. In economic terms, they have a low “marginal propensity to consume,” that is, they are unlikely to spend any tax relief they get. No bump in consumer spending, no job growth. Business tax cuts also don’t incentivize job creation, because businesses only hire more workers when they actually need additional capacity to satisfy growing demand for whatever they sell. It makes no sense for a business to utilize tax relief to hire folks if there’s no work for them to do. Excess capacity is wasteful, and cuts profits. Which means there’s literally no reason to believe President Trump’s proposed tax cuts will stimulate the economy, and every reason to believe they’ll grow the national deficit. Ralph Martire is executive director of the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability, a bipartisan fiscal policy think tank.
Savoring the hunt - the safe way Shea Wilson Prairie County Extension Agent - FCS / 4-H Cold air, frost on the ground, time around a campfire with friends, and serene time in the woods can only mean it is deer season in Arkansas! For many including my family, deer season means an opportunity to stock the freezer with hearty game to prepare in the coming months. Game meats are excellent sources of protein and similar in composition to domestic animal meats. Calorie and fat contents vary with the age and species of the animal. Game meats are usually slightly lower in total fat but higher in polyunsaturated fats than grain-fed beef. Proper handling of the meat at each step from field to table helps ensure optimum eating quality. While wild game meats are wholesome and nourishing, these meats are also perishable, meaning properly handling the meat at each step from field to table is important. Careful handling and thoughtful preservation is vital to retain quality, prevent spoilage, and avoid any food-related illnesses resulting from wild game consumption. Freezing meats such as deer is the most accepted way to maintain top quality. Other methods for preserving game meats include curing and smoking, drying, corning, canning and sausage making. This article will focus on the freezing method and also on standard food safety practices regarding wild game. To ensure good quality in frozen meat, keep these steps in mind:
1. Freeze meat while it is fresh and in top condition. 2. Divide the meat into meal-size quantities. 3. Select proper freezer packaging materials. To ensure quality, the wrapping material needs to be moisture/vapor resistant. Be sure to use packaging material designed for freezing. 4. Wrap tightly; pressing out as much air as possible before sealing. 5. Label packages with contents and date. 6. Freeze and store at 0 F or lower. 7. Avoid long storage periods. Most wild game will keep up to one year frozen without loss of quality. Vacuum packaging of meat before freezing will help maintain excellent quality of the meat. The time before freezing and after thawing meat is a critical time to adhere to basic food safety recommendations. Here is a list of guidelines to follow to help keep you and your family safe from foodrelated illnesses: *Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water before beginning to work and after changing tasks or after doing anything that could contaminate your hands. *Start with clean equipment. After using, clean equipment thoroughly with hot soapy water.
appointed! *After washing cutting boards, other equipment and surfaces with hot soapy water and rinsing, sanitize with a solution of 1 tablespoon chlorine bleach per gallon of water (or approximately 1 teaspoon per four cups water). After spraying the surface or dipping cutting boards in the solution, allow to air-dry. Remake sanitizing solution daily. *Thaw frozen meat in a refrigerator at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or below on the lowest shelf to avoid dripping of juices on ready-to-eat foods. Meat may also be thawed in a microwave (immediately followed by cooking). *Keep raw meat separate from other foods on cutting boards and other work surfaces. Consider using color-coded cutting boards. *Marinate meat in the refrigerator in a covered container or plastic storage bag and rotate/shake so the marinade coats the meat. For best flavor, marinate for at least four hours. Do not re-use the marinade that has been in contact with meat. *Use a food thermometer to measure internal temperature of game meats. They should be cooked to at least 165 F to reduce the risk of foodborne illness.
Festival. Plans were made for the Christmas party to be held on Tuesday night, December 12, at the Hazen Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. The grounds of the new Prairie County Library in Des Arc was accepted as a sanctioned project. Debora Carpenter and the president have been working there. The Lonoke M G Group will have an advanced training program in the spring. The Prairie County group will help them in the endeavor. The president thanked the ones who furnished
Ingredients: 3/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce 1/2 cup red wine vinegar 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/3 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons ground mustard 1 tablespoon coarsely ground pepper 1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes 2 garlic cloves, minced 8 venison tenderloin (4 ounces each) Directions: 1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first nine ingredients; add fillets. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. 2. Drain and discard marinade. Grill fillets, uncovered, over mediumhot heat for 4 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 165 . Yield: 8 servings. Tip: Use low-sodium soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce when possible. For more helpful hints, contact the Prairie County Cooperative Extension Service at 870998-2614 or email smwilson@uaex.edu for more information on food preparation and food safety practices.
beginnings. They bring together friends and relatives that have been apart from us. Weddings are a time for catching up, for sharing stories, and for remembering how lucky we are. The only thing missing was Bill, his brothers, and his sisters. But there were some members of the Bradow clan in attendance. Sister-in-law Carolyn Bradow and daughter Christy Bradow from Texas and sister-inlaw Vandy Bradow from North Carolina flew in for the event.. I haven’t seen them for many years, but I’ve tried to keep up with them through Facebook. We are a rare breed, we Bradow women. Carrie joined the group 20 years ago, and Laura is our new initiate. Boy does she have a lot to learn!
Be on the lookout for deer on roads LITTLE ROCK – Rut is in full swing in most parts of the state, and with the increased deer activity comes something that happens to hundreds of Arkansas drivers every year – a collision with a deer. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission advises all motorists to be aware of what may be just beyond the edge of the road while driving during this time of year. In addition to the increased deer activity, the shortened days place rush hour during the peak times of day when deer are on the move. One way to increase safety is simply slowing down. Giving yourself a split-second longer to see and react to deer along the side of the road often can be the difference between a safe braking job and a dangerous situation. Give yourself a few extra minutes in the morning and at night to get where you’re going and arrive safely. When it is dark, use your high beams whenever the road is free of oncoming traffic. This will allow a deer’s eyes to shine, even when along the side of the road, so that you are prepared if one starts making its way toward you. While jokes abound about deer crossing signs and the Arkansas Department of Transportation simply moving them to a crosswalk to let deer cross in those areas, the signs are there for a reason.
According to ADOT, these signs are placed at areas where they have been requested by people observing multiple instances of animals crossing the road and where vehicle collisions have occurred. Never swerve to avoid a deer in the road. Swerving can confuse the deer on where to run. Swerving can also cause a head-on collision with oncoming vehicles, take you off the roadway into a tree or a ditch, and greatly increase the chances of serious injuries. If a deer does move into your path, maintain control and do your best to brake and give the deer time to get out of your way. If you do collide with a deer or other large animal, call emergency services at once if injuries are involved, or local law enforcement if no one is injured but damage has been caused to your vehicle. Also give the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission a call at 800482-9262 to report the road kill. Report the incident to your insurance company as soon as possible. A frequent question to the Game and Fish Commission is, “If I hit and kill a deer on a road, can I keep the deer for meat?” The answer is yes, and it does not count on a hunter’s season limit. Once a wildlife officer records the incident, he or she also may know of a needy family in the area who would take the meat.
*Promptly refrigerate leftover cooked meat in shallow pans and use within two to three days. Try one of my favorite recipes for deer tenderloin. You will not be dis-
Master Gardeners greet new members at regular meeting Prairie County Master Gardeners welcomed three new members Tuesday night to their meeting and club. Susan Winkler, Roxanne Bradow, and Leonard Chamblee actually were finishing their last day of the Zoom sessions of training on Wednesday. The fourth new member, Judy Burnett, was unable to attend the meeting. Janet Turnage, president, presided with 15 members and one visitor present. She thanked the six members who came for the workday clean-up in Hazen City Park in preparation for the Rice
Deer Tenderloin
I have a lot to be thankful for. Not the least of which is the marriage of my younger son, Nathaniel, to Laura Morgan on November 19th. They were married in Anthony Chapel at Garvan Gardens in Hot Springs, and it was beautiful. We were surrounded by lots of family and friends, and several of their former students were also in attendance. It was wonderful. My granddaughter, Hannah, sang at the wedding, and grandson Jacob ushered the guests in the door. Older son Christian stood with his brother during the service as did Nathaniel’s friends, Mike Juola, Cody Snider, and Kevin Lollar. It was a glorious day. I love weddings. They are promises of new
the meals, snacks, and drinks for the Zoom training group. This is the first group to go through that type of training, and the mentors who had gone through the traditional training said that the Zoom sessions offered the very best speaker on each topic, so it had advantages over the other type of training. Other community groups could have their own sessions at the same time. The next regular meeting will go back to the regular time, the third Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at Bancorp South.
Dondie’s is Open this Sunday, December 3rd 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Full Menu Available
Free drink if you show your church bulletin.
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State Capitol Week in Review From Senator Jonathan Dismang
Consumer alert: debt scams LITTLE ROCK – There is no “quick” and “easy” way to eliminate debt and those that say it can be done are scams. Debt is a crippling crisis for some people across the Natural State. Whether it is credit card debt, student loan debt or outstanding medical bills, Arkansans want to find a way out. “It is possible to get out of debt and there are many programs which offer assistance,” said Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge. “Getting out of debt takes a lot of hard work and sacrifice and any organization that promotes an easy process is likely a scam and Arkansans should avoid falling for their tricks, which are likely to only create additional financial woes.” Attorney General
Rutledge released the following list of red flags that could signal an unscrupulous entity: *Charges any more than a nominal fee before it settles your debts. *Pressures you to make “voluntary contributions.” That is just another name for fees. *Touts a “new government program” to bail out personal credit card debt. *Guarantees it can make your unsecured debt go away. *Tells you to stop communicating with your creditors. *Tells you it can stop all debt collection calls and lawsuits. *Promises that your unsecured debts can be paid off for just pennies on the dollar. *Refuses to send you free information about the services it provides
unless you provide personal financial information, such as credit card numbers and balances. *Tries to enroll you in a debt relief program without spending time reviewing your financial situation. *Offers to enroll you in a debt relief program that does not include budgeting and money-management skills training. *Demands that you make payments into a debt relief program before your creditors have accepted you into the program. There are many legitimate programs and strategies for dealing with difficult financial circumstances. For more information about consumerrelated issues, contact the Arkansas Attorney General’s office at (800) 482-8982.
LITTLE ROCK – When the governor and the director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission journeyed to China and Japan on a trade mission, it underscored how important foreign trade is to the Arkansas economy. For example, more than 20 companies have manufacturing operations in Arkansas that employ about 5,300 people. Two years ago there were four Chinese companies in Arkansas that hired about 10 workers, but since then our connections with Chinese businesses have changed dramatically. In the past 18 months four other Chinese companies have agreed to open manufacturing plants in Arkansas. Their combined investments in Arkansas will total more than $1.7 billion and they will create about 1,500 jobs. According to the AEDC, plants owned by foreign companies employed more than 34,500 Arkansans last year. Most of those jobs were in manufactur-
ing, mainly industrial machinery, food and timber products, metals and transportation equipment. The largest foreignowned companies with Arkansas locations are from the United Kingdom, Japan, France, Switzerland and Canada. Exports to foreign markets are important to the Arkansas economy. According to the International Trade Administration, which is a branch of the U.S. Department of Commerce, 2,365 businesses in Arkansas exported goods overseas on 2014. They employed 49,000 people. Of the Arkansas companies that exported products to foreign countries, 80 percent were small or medium sized businesses. The Commerce Department reported that last year the countries that bought the most Arkansas products were Canada, France, Mexico, Japan and China. The top Arkansas products sold abroad were transportation equipment, chemicals, processed foods,
machinery and paper. Engines and parts for civilian aircraft were a major component of the transportation equipment exported by Arkansas firms. Rice and poultry products, including eggs, were at the top of the list of food products exported from Arkansas. About 47 percent of Arkansas exports are to countries which have signed free trade agreements with the United States. The most significant, measured in dollars, is the North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA. Also, Arkansas firms ship products to the Dominican Republic and central American counties under the CAFTA-DR agreement, and to Singapore, Australia and Colombia under separate free trade agreements. Almost $6 billion worth of Arkansas products were exported overseas in 2015. The AEDC has offices in Shanghai, Tokyo and Berlin with officials who promote Arkansas as a location for foreign companies looking to expand.
PC jury lists for northern and southern districts Judge Thomas Hughes will hold orientation for jurors for the JanuaryApril 2018 session on November 29. Southern District orientation will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the DeValls Bluff Courthouse, and orientation for the Northern District will begin at 10:30 a.m at the Des Arc Courthouse. Northern District January-April 2018 Eric R. Allred Krista N. Allwhite Glenda J. Atkins Charles A. Babb Scott Barnes Mamie R. Barnett Tony L. Bell Jade T. Bell Roz A. Bell Bobby E. Bell Jalen J. Bell Jonathan W. Bell Christy L. Bell Susanne K. Bell Tammy J. Berry Candice N. Berry Judy H. Bone Kandace J. Buckner Susan D. Burnett Brandon L. Cain Lynn Calhoun Levi C. Caruthers Mary T. Castleberry Sharon L. Castleberry Dennis N. Chadwick Betty J. Chadwick Marcella C. Chisum Elijha J. Cohen James C Collins Imari D. Conway Reagan S. Covington Janice D. Davis Baily Z. Davis Teresa M. DeVore Ronald L. Dunlap Larenda W. Dunlap Carthel Eans Gary Evans Matthew C. Fisher Stelina M. Fisher Larry J. Fowler Merbin H. Freeman Russell S Frye 2nd Paula E. Fulmer Wayne Fulmer Amy E. Gibbs Tiara L. Gilmore Madison E. Gonzalez Colton D. Goodman Coty C. Greenwood Carla S. Greenwood Malik L. Griffin Candace L. Gross Jeffery L. Hambrick Jack L. Harris Donald L. Harvey
Sharon R. Harvey Brian D. Hatcher Maurisa R. Hayes Yvonne A Hill Cheryl L. Holland Donald Holland David D. Holloway Jr. Steven C. Hoover Colt A Huggins Robert L. Ice Alice F. Jenkins Billy Don Johnson Tarry Johnson Jeffrey A Jordan Jr. Charles Keel Dennis Kerr Helen A Ketring Linda Kirk James Kirk Robert A Long Karen Long Jeffery Malone Veronica R. McCoy Danielle N. McDonald Janice McFarlin Jerry E. McFarlin Matthew H. McFarlin Vickie M. McGee Ruby L. Merrell Douglas A Milholen Jacob D. Minton James E. Minton Jr. Sunny L. Morton Savanna N. Mote Dawson C. Moye Clara B. Newton Jeffrey L. Palsa Raymond H. Parker Katherin L. Price Teddy Puckett Courtney D Randall Lydia C. Reidhar Hannah S. Richards Melinda B. Richards Jonathan R. Ripper James Rowton Joan M. Scott Jamie D. Skinner Connie D. Smith Russell M. Smith Kasey J. Smith Julie A. Spratt Jerry L. Stallings Shelia A Strayhorn James P Swaim David O. Swindle 2nd James W. Tallent Lisa Taylor Carmen D. Taylor Erin D. Treadwell Natalie Treadwell Evin D. Treadwell Sidney E. Treadwell Sheila D. Walls Bradley J. Ward Charles L. Waters Beverly A. Waters Jimmy C. White Laura M. Widener Karen J. Wiggins Mary E. Wilburn
Tanika W. Williams Timothy D. Williams Jerry A. Williams Jennifer A Williams Carl E. Wilson Spencer R. Wrigley Abigail L. York Southern District January - April 2018 Jackie D. Adcock Linda L. Adkins Chrystal L. Anderson Larry A. Ballard Michael R. Baxter Larry F. Bednar Randal K. Bednar Olen H. Breeden Mark A. Browning Marlin F. Bryan Ann Burroughs Alexandra M.Burroughs Ray R. Burton Orlando D. Burton IV Richard A. Carpenter Patricia A. Carter John E. Caviness Shanna N. Childress Jennifer L. Clifton Verna M. Cohen Robert M. Craig Alexandria S. Davis Leland D. Dixon Rebecca A. Dixon Tammy A. Donahue Gracen L. Felty Donna L. Felty Tommy R. Flippo, Jr. Robert R. Floyd Robert C. Fogerty Jr.
Christopher B. Fricker Donna Fricker Brandon A. Gaither Charles A. Gibbs Delmar Gillioun Gary D. Gilmore Jr. Keith A. Gladish Jimmy D. Guenther Jr. Jarrett L. Gurley Kyle H. Hall Tracy R. Halle David K. Harness Richard E. Henry Rhonda Hill Davie A. Hollingshead Joyce M. Holloway James G. Holmes Rick Holmes Carol Hooks John P. Hoover Jr. Jean I. Hosto Barbara A. Huffer Clayton T. Huggs Ricky Hussey Russell E. Ideker Lavada T. Ingle Cathy A. Ingle Angela L. Jackson Oliver L. Jackson Betty A. Jenkins Jimmy F. Jenkins Trudy A. Johnson Rebecca P. Johnson Jermaine A. Jones, Jr. Johnny R. Jones, Jr. Burl E. Jordan Robert P. Kerr Robert P. Kerr II Lois King Kriste R. Knight
Tamara H. Koenig Joseph M. Larkin Latonya D. Larkin Philip J. Lightsey Camille MacDonald Mark S. Marek Curtis L. Martin Billy Mason Carl J. Meier Ronnie M. Mertens Delma F. Metcalf Jessica R. Metcalf Dalton R. Miller Kenneth M. Mills Felicia A. Minor Lauro Moctezuma Gary W. Moody Jon L. Moody Kengi L. Moore Candi L. Morris Carla Mosby Jonathan D. Mulherin Edwin J. Neil Tommy R. Oliver Jacob W. Ollis Jackie C. Owens Mickey D. Parham Jannett M. Penn Kelly J. Perry Cheryl A. Petrus Shirley M. Pfleger Marilyn F. Putt Rebecca S. Randleas Ashton C. Reichenbach Linda N. Ring Bradley L. Robinson Kyra C. Robinson Ruth Roland Eric D. Roland Paul D. Sayger
Barbara A. Schwede Diane L. Schwede Elizabeth A. Schwede Andy J. Serres Bobby J. Shadwick Trilby R. Shelman James G. Shelman Mikah R. Shelman Gregory M. Smith Vince E. Smith Charles Spellman Andrea C. Stallings Jean F. Steves Breanna D. Strong James D. Taylor Johnny C. Thomas Cassandra L. Thomas Janis Toll Judith L. Toll Booher Pamela K. Tosh Lindsey L. Walker Jeana K. Ward Aubrey L. Weems Tina White Shellie L. Wiggins Steve R. Willeford
(Jurors, please note that the orientation sessions will be held on November 29th, not December 1 as some were originally told. The training begins at 9 a.m. for jurors attending the Southern District and 10:30 a.m. for those attending in the Northern District.)
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PUBLIC NOTICE Billy’s Body Shop & Wrecker Service. P. O. Box 696, Hazen Ark 72064. To whom it may concern: 2007 Freight Liner Columbia Vin # 1FUJA6CK78L206912 located at 1203 Hwy 70 East, Hazen Arkansas 72064. Vehicle stored at 1203 Hwy 70 East, Hazen Ar. Phone 870-255-4922 ,and is accruing storage
as a legal liability of the owner. The wrecker company claims fist priority possession lien on the vehicle and it’s contents for all charges. Unless vehicle is claimed within 45 days the owner and/or lien holder waives all rights, title, and interest in the vehicle and its contents and consents to the sale of the vehicle. Vehicle will then be sold for towing and storage fees. _________________
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Hornets lose to Camden Harmony Grove in 3rd round of playoffs by Ross Harper The Hazen Hornets' season came to an end Friday night after losing to the Camden Harmony Grove Hornets. Although fighting hard for four quarters, Hazen could not pull off a win, losing 1440. Hazen was faced with a very good opponent last Friday. Camden Harmony Grove featured speed, numbers, and athleticism that ultimately bested the Hazen Hornets. In the first quarter, Hazen was able to hold Harmony Grove in several situations, but failed to capitalize on any stops. This created a scoreless opening quarter for both teams. However, Harmony Grove would put up two touchdowns in the second quarter, each followed by good extrapoint kicks. Hazen could not find the end-zone, and was down 0-14 at the end of the first half. In the third quarter, Harmony Grove quickly scored once again, but the following extra-point was blocked to set the score at 0-20. The next Camden touchdown came a few minutes later, this one with a successful PAT. At that point, down 0-27, Hazen scored its first touchdown of the night on a keeper by Jacob Weems. The conversion was good, and Hazen was on the
board 8-27. With six seconds left in the third quarter, Camden Harmony Grove scored its fifth touchdown, and after the failed extra point, Hazen was down 833. The Camden team then scored their final touchdown at the beginning of the fourth quarter, followed by a good PAT. Hazen's final touchdown came on a long run by Blayne Toll, but the conversion failed for a score of 14-40. This would remain the score for the rest of the game. Although this was a disappointing loss, it does not take away from what the Hornets accomplished this season. This team is the first undefeated conference champion team since Hazen went to the State Finals in 2014, and the first team to make it to the quarter-finals since 2015. This year’s seniors, Logan Dulaney, Cayden Glover, Ford Seidenschwarz, Luke VanHouten, and Haden Weems, have put in several years for the Hazen Hornets, and will be missed. The season was a quite successful one for the Hornets, but there is still room for improvement next year. (Thanks to Ross Harper for covering the games this year. Editor)
Jacob Weems (#5) and Ay’Jon Green stretch to block a Camden Harmony Grove point after kick at the Hornets versus the Hornets game last Friday night. (Picture courtesy of Ruth Corley.)
Laura Morgan and Nathaniel Bradow married in Garvan Gardens Central Avemue in Hot Springs immediately after the wedding in the upstairs banquet room. The friends and family of the bride and groom
were served Italian cuisine featuring salad, mushroom ravioli in Alfredo sauce, penne pasta in marinara sauce, and traditional
spaghetti and meatballs. The wedding cake was designed to look like a stack of books, and the groom’s cake looked like a Broadway playbill.
Hannah Bradow, niece of the groom sang “Marry Me” while Laura, Nathaniel, Matron of Honor Jennifer Smart, and little Maid of Honor Hannah Linder look on. Laura Morgan, daughter of Barbara and Jim Harden of Cabot and Jerome Morgan of Jonesboro, and Nathaniel Woods Bradow, son of Roxanne Bradow and the late William Thomas (Bill) Bradow of Hazen, weremarried in front of friends and family members in Anthony Chapel of Garvan Gardens in Hot Springs. The nuptuals were held on Sunday, November 19th, at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Shane Clark presided over the ceremony. The Matron of Honor was Jennifer Smart and Maids of Honor were Becky Trawick, Morgan Carlock. The Junior Bridesmaid was Hannah Linder. The Groomsmen were Christian Bradow, brother of the groom; Mike Juola; Kevin Lollar; and Cody Snider. The rehearsal dinner was held at Rolando’s Restaurante on Central Avenue in downtown Hot Springs with 56 guests attending. They were treated to Latin American cuisine. A reception was held at the Porterhouse on
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