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Bishop of Arkansas visits Tollville... The Bishop of Arkansas came to visit Saint Peters Episcopal Church in Tollville recently. The congregation had a wonderful breakfast and a morning service. Bishop Larry Benfield and Father Mark Nabors performed five confirmations: Macie Sickel, Scott Medlock, Dean Taylor, Carrie Beckwith, and Jon Beckwith. The priests also presided over two reconfirmations: Mamie Sickel and Chris Sickel. (Austin Foot, Senior Warden, provided the picture of the congregants with the Bishop.)
Des Arc School Board to restore home ec building At the October 25th school board meeting, plans were begun for restoring the old Home Economics building. The board authorized Superintendent Dr. Marc Sherrell to sign papers to apply for a grant. The architectural firm Schelle and Associates was hired to prepare the needed plans for the restoration. The building has been listed on the State and National Historical Registry which was the
first step in the restoration process. Some things that will help with grant approval include: a promised donation of a new roof by Aaron Stuckey, the fact that it is on school property and will be used by the school, it is in “good” condition according to the architect, and the plan is supported by the community. The architect has estimated the cost to be around $227,214 (which includes the cost
of the roof). The board also approved a motion authorizing Dr. Sherrell to apply for a grant to build a safe room on campus. The board accepted the resignation of cafeteria worker Krysty Wyatt. A motion was approved to hire Sheila Rogers as her replacement and to hire Katrina Dillehay as a substitute cafeteria worker. Present at the meeting were Superintendent Dr. Marc Sherrell; Board
Members Johnny Reidhar, Sylvester Holloway, Stewart Morton, Charlie Brown, Jordan Smith, Billy Hinson and Drew Widenar; High School Principal Michael Strothers; Elementary Principal Cheryl Holland; and District Treasurer Natasha Richards. Concrete eagles to be placed on the fence posts at the football field were finally located in Judsonia. They are
$100 each and 3 extras will be included. Johnny Reidhar volunteered to buy the eagles and be reimbursed by the school. People who have reserved the posts will then purchase them from the school. It will take approximately 7 months for the eagles to be erected. Due to the Thanksgiving holiday the November board meeting will be November 29th.
Carlisle Council votes to repair courts By Debbye Harrison The Carlisle City Council met October 12 with one Council Member, Jon Plafcan, absent. Several citizens brought issues before the Council. Tim Campbell and Randy Shoemake, volunteers with the new tennis team formed at the high school, asked the Council to restore the tennis courts so that they will be acceptable for team use. Some of the primary concerns are the limbs that are a threat to players and the court. The surface is uneven and needs total repair. The trench that was dug to stop the tree roots from growing under the court and eventually causing it to split was never filled with concrete. Therefore, the barrier that was supposed to be in place is not, and the tree roots are creating damage. Further, some of the lights are out. Shoemake explained that he had been on the first Parks and Recreation Committee. That group had been instrumental in getting the tennis court built. It was built with grant money. One of the stipulations of that kind of money is that those projects are kept in good repair so that in the future the city will be deemed worthy to receive more grants. The tennis courts would not meet that requirement as they are now. After some discussion the Council passed a resolution to have the limbs cut and to have Campbell and Shoemake submit quotes for repair of the lights and the total re- surfacing of the courts. Connie Medsker, the pharmacist at Medsker’s Pharmacy, asked for the Council to consider ways
that the city might help with a start-up which will provide the infusion of antibodies to prevent hospitalization for COVID. If the infusion can be given quickly enough, it can be a contributing factor to keeping patients at home and a shorter recovery period. The facility has to meet strict guidelines and requires a nurse or pharmacist on duty fulltime. Equipment would include recliners and medical supplies such as IV poles and sanitary and hygiene regulated facilities. At this time there is no building available and the front of the pharmacy would have to be used. However, that would mean that the infusions could only be done after store hours. When asked what the costs might be, Medsker told the Council she would be able to get them a final figure in a few days. At that time her best estimate was $25,000. “There is no such facility closer than Little Rock and this would be a great help to the people of this town and surrounding area,” she said. Mayor Ray Glover brought up the Legislative Audit which he said has been a recurring problem. Angela James, Administrator, explained that she took over the books from Trudy Drye, but did not have full understanding of municipal bookkeeping systems. She and the Mayor believe that the problems that are on the audit are bookkeeping errors and not any misuse of funds. Amy Parker has offered to help James. Parker was a former legislative auditor. With her help and advice from current auditors, James believes
that these corrections can be made and the audit can be rectified. Sherry Rollins, Carlisle Librarian, announced that a new website for the library is underway and should be ready soon. She has also had help from the Master Gardeners, and they plan to return. The library keeps a full schedule of activities for children and adults. These activities are posted on the website or
may be obtained at the library. Mayor Glover thanked Rollins and commended her for her hard work. Ronnie Ashmore, Parks and Rec Director, was on sick leave. It was reported that both Little League and Football were underway. For the first time the Civic Center was used for a Celebration of Life occasion. Johnny Raper has been hired as the Electrical
Inspector for Carlisle. He also serves Hazen. This will help move inspections along and keep progress going for builders. The Fire Department made an urgent request to get air packs that will pass inspection. The last purchase made was for refurbished ones and these cannot be recertified. If something is not done soon, the fire department will be out of state compliance.
Des Arc girls top in pageant... At the Miss Lick Skillet pageant in Brinkley on October 9th two girls from Des Arc won titles in the Teen Miss category. Callie Baxter was crowned Teen Miss and Lily Hinson was named the 1st Alternate.
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Hazen School District Report Bobby L. Glover
Former State Senator Bobby L. Glover, 85, of Carlisle passed away on October 27, 2021. He was born July 5, 1936, in Carlisle to W.H. & Hazel G l o v e r . Senator Glover was a graduate of Lonoke Public Schools and he participated and lettered in all sports. He received his education in accounting through LaSalle University and was a licensed public accountant. Senator Bobby L. Glover was first elected in 1972 to the Arkansas House of Representatives. His district included Beebe and parts of White County, as well as Lonoke County and Prairie County. In all, Senator Glover served 20 years or 10 terms as a member of the House and is a former Speaker ProTemp. He served eight years in the state Senate, representing District 28. It included Lonoke County, parts of Pulaski, Prairie and Arkansas Counties. During his 28 years of service in the Arkansas General Assembly, his greatest pleasures centered around the many opportunities he had to help his constituents and communities in his district. Shaking hands, making calls, attending community celebrations, stumping for legislation, fundraising for educational progress, highways, or rural development – no job was too large or too small for Senator Glover. Senator Glover became chairman of the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee, which makes sure that tax dollars are properly spent. The committee audits expenditures by school districts, institutions of higher education, cities, counties, and state agencies. He served as vice chair-
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man of the Senate Committee on Revenue and Taxation and was a member of the State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee, the Joint Budget Committee, the Joint Performance Review Committee and the Committee on Transportation, Technology and Legislative Affairs. During his tenure in the Senate, he also was a member of the Legislative Facilities Committee and the Senate Rules Committee. The Arkansas legislature is a citizen legislature. While representing his constituents at the state Capitol he also was President & CEO of the Glover Insurance Agency in Carlisle and Lonoke, and President & CEO of Chambers Nursing Home Center in Carlisle. In 2011, after he had left the Senate, then-Governor Mike Beebe appointed him and reappointed him in 2014 to the state Board of Correction, which oversees the operations of the state Correction Department and the state Department of Community Correction. Governor Asa Hutchinson reappointed him to the Board in March of 2021. He was a supporter of efficient, well-run state prison units and helped strengthen parole laws. List of other service include: ten years as Mayor of Carlisle, Chairman of the University of Arkansas Criminal Justice Institute Advisory Board, Executive Director of the Arkansas Municipal Police Association, Director of Governmental Affairs for the State Police Association, Chairman of the Legislative Pardons and Parole ad hoc Committee that tightened the Arkansas parole system to strengthen protection from violent and habitual offenders, 17 year member of the Arkansas State Police Foundation Board, Delegate to the Constitutional Convention of 1979-80, Chairman of the Carlisle Veterans Memorial Commission, 22 year member of the Baptist Health System Corporation Board, Citizen of the Year of 3 communities – Carlisle, Lonoke and Stuttgart, Member of the Chamber of Commerce’s of Cabot, Carlisle, Lonoke, Stuttgart and Ward. Senator Glover was a Gideon and member of First Baptist Church, Lonoke. He was a member of the Hazen Masonic Lodge 361 and served as chaplain. He was a 32º Mason and Shriner and a recipient of the Pillar of Solomon. Senator Glover was preceded in death by his parents, brother Bill (Ethelle) Glover, granddaughter Michelle Brooke Glover and the mother of his three children, Helen L. Glover. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Elmore Glover;
three children, Keith (Mary) Glover of Stuttgart, Robin (William) Rountree of Carlisle and Lee Glover of Carlisle; five grandchildren, Mark (Brooke) Glover of Little Rock, Kristen (Barrett) Belew of Little Rock, John Robert Hart of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Dr. Ashley Glover of Jonesboro, and Christopher Hart of Little Rock; 5 great-grandchildren, Addison Glover, Harper Glover and Weston Glover of Little Rock, J.T. Belew and Bennett Belew of Little Rock. He is also survived by stepchildren Rodney (Jennifer) Elmore of Lonoke, Christi (Jim) Smith of Catlettsburg, Kentucky and step grandchildren Sterling Elmore of Washington, DC, Chandler Elmore of Pensacola FL, Taylor & Drew Smith of Catlettsburg, KY. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to his niece Judy Glover Cordell who took him to numerous doctors’ appointments, ballgames, and events over the years; Dr. Chris Morgan for his wonderful care as his primary physician; and the entire caring staff of Chambers Nursing Home & Rehab. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Arkansas State Police Foundation, 5702 Dreher Lane, Suite 3 Little Rock, AR 72209 or any other charitable organization of donor’s choice. Visitation was held on Friday, October 29, 2021, at the Carlisle Civic Center, 215 S Court Street, in Carlisle, and a Celebration of Life service was held on Saturday, October 30th at the First Baptist Church in Lonoke. Interment was at the Carlisle Cemetery where he received Masonic rites.
PUBLIC NOTICE A petition signed by Mitchell Lawson, Karmen Lawson, and Michael Deshotel has been filed with the City of Hazen, Arkansas requesting the city to vacate that portion of East Cleveland Street that lies between North Grove Street and North Woodlawn Avenue. All persons be advised that on November 18, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. the city council will hear the petition and determine whether that portion of East Cleveland Street shall be vacated.
Superintendent Donnie Boothe presented the annual Report to the Public at the recent October meeting. The elementary school has 270 students and the high school has 262 students for a district total enrollment of 532 students in grades K-12. There are an additional 35 students in the Pre-K program. Just over 71% of the district’s students have a free or reduced meal status. There are 80 students in the Special Education program district-wide. There are 29 certified
staff and 12 classified staff in the elementary school and 23 certified staff and 9 classified staff in the high school. The elementary school has two intervention aides whose highly qualified statuses are pending. The high school has two teachers working on waivers pending certification in a teaching area. One district employee is working on a waiver pending certification. On the ACT Aspire tests, grades 3 and 4 tested behind the national and state aver-
ages of those students who are exceeding standards or are ready in all four areas of English, Reading, Science, and Math. Students in grades 5 and 6 scored ahead of the national and state in English, but fell behind both in Reading, Science, and Math. Grades 7-10 fell behind the national and state averages in the same four categories with the exception of the 8th grade students who scored above the state and national averages in English. (Continued on p. 3)
VanHouten joins Baptist Clinic Baptist Health Family Clinic-Lonoke is now providing an extensive range of medical services for the entire family at 757 SE Front St. in Lonoke. Les Anderson, MD; Elton Cleveland, MD; and Alexis Van Houten, APRN, as well as residents of Baptist HealthUniversity of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Medical Education Program make up the clinic’s team of providers. Dr. Anderson, a native of Lonoke, has practiced medicine for nearly 50 years in the area. He first joined Baptist Health with his own family practice in Lonoke in the 1980s before relocating to another clinic and rejoining the health care system this fall. Dr. Anderson earned his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
(UAMS). Dr. Cleveland was a chief resident and then became faculty at UAMS, where he also completed his medical education. He additionally is associate program director for family medicine residency training as part of the Baptist Health-UAMS Medical Education Program. Van Houten received her medical education from the Chamberlain College of Nursing. “In my opinion, care should be tailored to contribute to healing of the body, mind, and
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Hornets win 70-30 over Bison on Senior Night
The senior Hornets, cheerleaders, and band students were honored at the Hornets’ last home game. (Ruth Corley photo.) By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor The Hazen Hornets scored 43 points in the second quarter en route to a 70-30 win over the Carlisle Bison on Friday night at Hornet Field. Hazen is now 3-1 in 2A-6 play while Carlisle is 0-3. Hazen led 20-8 after one quarter and 63-14
at halftime. Justin Schlenker scored three touchdowns to lead the Hornets. Shedrick Ward, Austin Duck and Kolton Tosh each scored two touchdowns. Braylin Anderson scored once. J.J. Sullivan scored two touchdowns for the Bison. Devin Cooney scored once.
Hazen quarterback Luke King completed 15 of 22 passes for 280 yards and five touchdowns. Tosh caught two passes for 102 yards and two scores. Duck and Anderson led Hazen with 13 tackles each. Tosh had 11. Sullivan led the Bison with 181 yards rushing on 23 carries. Gage Parker had 137 yards
on 21 carries. Holden Jones completed 2 of 7 passes for 26 yards. Gabe Boyle and Sullivan each caught a pass. “We really took control in the second quarter,” Hazen coach Joe Besancon said. “Those two defensive touchdowns opened the game up, Carlisle wasn’t playing that bad.
Sullivan is a heck of a football player. He runs so hard. They were doing a good job on offense. That was my fear because they run the ball so much. “We were able to make enough plays.” Hazen played Stuttgart’s junior varsity team again Tuesday night. They played earlier in the year.
“It will give us a chance to work some of the younger guys a little bit and iron out some of the mistakes we’re making” Besancon said. Carlisle plays at England on Friday. Hazen can still earn a share of the conference title if Clarendon beats Des Arc on Thursday night.
Des Arc Eagles 8-1 overall after beating England Lions 36-8 By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor The Des Arc Eagles took one step closer to another conference championship by beating England 36-8 on Friday night. With the win, Des Arc is 8-1 overall and 3-0 in 2A-6 play. After a scoreless first quarter, Des Arc quarterback Jack Kearby scored on a 12-yard run with 9:54 left in the first half to give the Eagles a 6-0 lead. Kearby scored again on a 3-yard run with 5:04 left in the half. He also scored the two-point conversion to give the Eagles a 14-0 lead. Treyvion Reed scored on a 10-yard run then added the two-point conversion to give the Eagles a 22-0 lead with 44 seconds left in the
first half. Des Arc pushed its lead to 28-0 on a 4-yard run by Kearby with 10:07 left in the the third quarter. Des Arc’s final touchdown came on a 12-yard run by Cash Flanagan with 9:54 left in the game. England’s lone score came with 5:52 left in the game. Kearby led Des Arc with 126 yards rushing. Reed had 81 yards. Flanagan had 72 yards. Des Arc will host Clarendon on Thursday night. The Lions are 2-1 in league play. If Clarendon wins, it will force a three-way tie for first play with Des Arc, Clarendon and Hazen. “We started slow, which I somewhat expected that because we are looking forward to the
Members of the Des Arc football team smile for the camera late in their win over England on Friday. (Amanda Smith photo.)
big one with Clarendon this week,” Des Arc coach B.J. Paschal said. “We had a bye week the week before because Marked Tree cancelled. Once we got clicking in the second quarter, things started falling into place.” Paschal said the Lions are “extremely athletic.” “We’ve got to be prepared on the back end to try not to let them beat us deep,” he said. “We’ve got to play well up
front. They run the ball as well, if not better, than they throw the ball. Defensively, we’re going to have to play well all around. We know that they are going to be prepared. Last year when we played them, they held us to less points that anyone else, including Fordyce in the state championship game. “They are going to be ready for us. We know it’s going to be a battle.”
Des Arc Schools Report to Public By Lisa Mills Before the October 25th School Board Meeting, the Annual Report to the Public was presented. Superintendent Dr. Marc Sherrell presented the District Report. The current total enrollment for Pre-K through 12th grade is 602. The district is rated Number 1 out of the 17 districts in the Wilbur Mills Co-op and Number 11 in all Districts in the State. The current Poverty Rate for the District is 70%. The district is very financially sound with over $3 Million in the building fund. Sherrell stated that the new “School Eats” cafeteria plan is going great. He said that staff and students have said the food and service is great. Dr. Sherrell stated he was very excited to report that there are currently no positive covid cases and no staff or students quarantined.
Elementary Principal Cheryl Holland presented the report for DAES. Current Elementary enrollment for Pre-K through 6th grade is 345. The backpack food program is currently serving 56 students per week but is growing every week and they also have a clothes closet. Holland stated that people, churches, businesses and organizations are constantly calling wanting to know how they can help in this area. The ACT Aspire tests show that DAES is at 66.93% of state average overall. The ESSA School Report Card shows DAES is Number 5 out of 34 Elementary Schools in the Wilbur Mills Co-op. Interventions to help students include adding a K-6 Intervention Teacher to help students catch up from loss of education time during Covid, as well as using the present Intervention Specialist
to work with individual students in Math and Literacy. The school will also work with the Speech Therapist to develop activities to improve the students' working memories. Twenty K-6 students receive Gifted and Talented Services. Those students work on special projects to extend learning beyond the classroom. PALS (Parent Committee) is looking forward to the annual activities which were not held last year due to Covid. This year’s activities include Santa’s Workshop in December, a DaddyDaughter Dance in February, Family Fun Night in March, and Movie with Mom (for Moms and Sons) in April. High School Principal Michael Strothers presented the annual report for DAHS. The current High School enrollment is 257 with one student traveling to the Sunshine School in
Searcy. DAHS is ranked Number 1 out of the 17 High Schools in the Wilbur Mills Co-op and 12th out of 262 districts in the State. ACT Aspire Test scores show that the 7th through 10th grades are above state average in English, Math, Science and Reading. There are currently three students enrolled in Advanced Biology and 12 in Advanced English. The average composite score for juniors taking the ACT test in 2020-2021 was 19.3. Interventions include in-school and after- school tutoring in Math and English. An EAST (Education Accelerated by Science and Technology) program was added to the high school curriculum this year. The program allows students to use critical thinking, problem-solving, math, science and technology to create and implement community and school projects.
Hazen School District report______________ (Continued from p. 2) The average composite score of the 37 juniors who took the ACT was 17.2. Of those students who took the ACT, 68% are taking a core curriculum, as to a state percentage of 48%. Some of the things the
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district is using to improve academic achievement among its students include: academic improvement plans, NWEA interim assessments, new curriculums across all subject areas, before and after school tutoring programs, the use of instructional interventions, and small group tutoring targeted at stu-
dent deficiencies. The lost instructional time due to the COVID epidemic will be addressed through accelerated learning through instructional approaches, supporting equitable access and effective use of technology, using data to help target resources and support, and addressing resource inequities.
The beginning balance for the district for 20202021 was $1,254,745.38 with new revenues of $5,328,065.51. The ending balance is expected to be $1,173,337.50. The total of federal funds received by the district is $727,436.09, with 59% of that amount coming from the American Relief Plan and ESSER I and ESSER II relief funding. The district will receive $533,410 from the state. The majority of those funds are for enhanced student achievement (ESA). The ESA funds will go to provide before and after school tutors; a dyslexia specialist; high school instructional and literacy interventionists; supplemental purchased services and supplies in literacy, math, and science; library programs; instruction-related technology; Special Education purchased services and supplies; and a school resource officer. A copy of the Report to the Public must be published on the district’s website.
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Billy’s Body Shop & Wrecker Service. P. O. Box 696, Hazen Ark 72064. To whom it may concern: A 1996 GMC Seria VIN# 1GTEC19ROTE522266 located at 1203 Hwy 70 East, Hazen Arkansas 72064. The vehicle is stored at P.O. Box 696 Hazen Ar. Phone 870-255-4922 and is accruing storage as a legal liability of the owner. The
wrecker company claims a first priority possession lien on the vehicle and its contents for all charges. Unless the vehicle is claimed within 45 days the owner and/or lien holder waives all rights, title, and interest in the vehicle and its contents and consents to the sale of the vehicle. The vehicle will then be sold for towing and storage fees.
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Friday November 5th- Sunday November 7th. 9 am-3pm. Located at 604 Tarry Road Des Arc, AR 72040 All household items large and small, inside and out. Including spacious 3/2 brick home with lots of storage.
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Billy’s Body Shop & Wrecker Service. P. O. Box 696, Hazen Ark 72064. To whom it may concern: A 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended Cab VIN# 1GCEC19CX9Z289588 located at 1203 Hwy 70 East, Hazen Arkansas 72064. The vehicle is stored at P.O. Box 696 Hazen Ar. Phone 870-2554922 and is accruing storage as a legal liability of
the owner. The wrecker company claims a first priority possession lien on the vehicle and its contents for all charges. Unless the vehicle is claimed within 45 days the owner and/or lien holder waives all rights, title, and interest in the vehicle and its contents and consents to the sale of the vehicle. The vehicle will then be sold for towing and storage fees.
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Halloween haunters hit Hazen houses Hazen held its Halloween celebration on Saturday, October 30, this year. City businesses and churches handed out candy at the drive-through Trunk or Treat across from the Hazen Community Center. Citizens also joined in the fun, handing out candy to trailers full of costumed trick or treaters.
Honorary alumni... The Hazen High School Alumni Association has chosen Wendy Perry as this year’s honorary alumni. Perry teaches English Language Arts and sponsors the yearbook at Hazen High School, and although an alumna of Carlisle High School, she is the daughter of Carol Plant who graduated from Hazen High. She is also the wife of HHS graduate Matt Perry (third from left) and mother of HHS graduate Kade Perry (second from left). Also pictured are daughters, Mary Catherine and Maddie.
GP Quilt Society shown beautiful heirloom quilts By Marsha Heien
The Grand Prairie Quilt Society met October 13, 2021 at the B & J Country Store in Roe with 9 members present. The group welcomed Sandra as a new member, Welcome, Sandra. Happy Birthday greetings were extended to Eunice, Happy Birthday, Eunice! The September minutes and treasurer's report were given. We are still taking registrations for the 2022 Country Quilt Camp Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care (AFMC) and the Arkansas Department of Health are partnering to provide the free Pfizer vaccine at the Family Dollar Store in Des Arc on November 4 between 12 and 6 p.m. Those who are 12 years and older are eligible. Ages 12-17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Jackie Steeland showed the group some quilts that were made by her mother. Her heirlooms include this beautiful rooster quilt. VIII at Cross Heirs Retreat Center in June. New Business: Remember to keep making baby items for the
Hope of the Delta center. Show and Share: Jackie had several of her mother's quilts, many of them of museum quality. They had won many ribbons in quilt shows in Texas. The members were amazed at the intricate details and interesting patterns. Maeola showed her Lady Bug pillows and a pillowcase dress; Shelley had several of Jim's custom-made seam rippers with the turnedwood handles; Marsha is making a rectangular granny Halloween themed Afghan; Glenda had a query about her granny square gone wrong...an investigation was made and the answer was too many chains between groups. Everyone enjoyed a delicious pulled-pork sandwich with chips and a drink. Afterwards, we all looked at all the interesting decor throughout the shop. The next meeting will be a Sit n' Sew on November 10 at the First Christian Church fellowship hall. Bring your project and lunch and join us.