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Community Events Calendar Thursday February 14 Valentines Day DeValls Bluff City Council Meeting DeValls Bluff City Hall 6:00 p.m. GFWC Elsie McCain Club Meeting Murry’s Restaurant 6:00 p.m. Masonic Lodge Meeting 7:30p.m. Lodge Hall Monday February 18 Presidents Day All Local & County Offices will be closed Blood Drive Hazen Methodist Church 3:00p.m.-6:00p.m. PC Retired Teachers Meeting 1:00p.m. Snow White Dairy Bar Des Arc PC Master Gardeners Meeting 6:00p.m. BancorpSouth Wednesday February 20 Friendship Luncheon DeValls Bluff Methodist Church 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Thursday February 21 GFWC Elsie McCain Club Meeting 6:00p.m. Murry’s Restaurant
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Prairie County presented preservation award An award for Excellence in Preservation through Rehabilitation was presented to Prairie County Judge Mike Skarda, Library Director April Highfill, and Architect Robert M. Schelle for the renovation and repurposing of the historic First Presbyterian Church in Des Arc by Preserve Arkansas at a ceremony held on Friday, January 25 at the Albert Pike Memorial Temple in Little Rock. The First Presbyterian Church, which was built in 1912, has been rehabilitated by Prairie County to serve as the Des Arc Public Library. Honorees and guests celebrated with a reception and banquet, followed by a program recognizing the award-winning projects. Rex Nelson of Little Rock served as Master of Ceremonies for the event. Founded in 1981, Preserve Arkansas is the only statewide nonprofit organization focused on preserving Arkansas’s architectural and cultural resources.
Prairie County Judge Mike Skarda, Library Director April Highfill are presented the Excellence in Preservation Through Rehabilitation Award by Preserve Arkansas.
AR Century Farm applications time LITTLE ROCK, AR. – The Arkansas Agriculture Department (AAD) is now accepting applications for the 2019 Arkansas Century Farm program. This program identifies Arkansas families who have owned and farmed the same land for at least 100 years. Online and printable applications are available at the website www.aad.arkansas.gov/a rkansas-century-farmprogram. There is no cost to apply. Arkansas is home to more than 43,500 farms, of which 97 percent are family owned and operated. “Century Farm families have persevered challenges for at least ten decades and have contributed greatly in making agriculture in Arkansas the success story that it is today as our state’s largest industry with an economic impact of over $21 billion annually.” said Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward. To qualify, Arkansas farms must meet the fol-
lowing criteria: *The same family must have owned the farm for 100 years by Dec. 31, 2019. The line of ownership from the original settler or buyer may be through children, grandchildren, siblings, and nephews or nieces, including through marriage and adoption. *The farm must be at least ten acres of the original land acquisition and make a financial contribution to the overall farm income. Since the program began in 2012, 418 farms have been certified. Find lists of previously inducted Arkansas Century Farm families at www.aad.arkansas.gov/a rkansas-century-farmprogram. Contact Mary Elizabeth Lea at 501-219-6363 or maryelizabeth.lea@agriculture.arkansas.gov with questions. Applications must be postmarked on or before May 31, 2019 to be eligible for designation as a 2019 inductee.
Busy Hands EHC raises $500 for the Crossroads firemen
Winter wonderland... This beautiful picture of snow geese rising from a field reminds us of the beauties of wintertime. We certainly have enough water on the ground for all of these geese to float in. Thanks to Rodney Adams for capturing the moment.
White County peach pruning workshop on March 5th by Amy Tallent The White County Extension Service is conducting a Peach Pruning Workshop to be held on March 5, 2019 from 10:00 am until noon at Ritter Farms located at 251 Highway 258 in Judsonia. This workshop is for homeowners or commercial orchard owners and
employees to learn about the importance of pruning peach trees. The workshop will offer some hands-on learning in a group setting. The workshop will also have a Spanish language interpreter onsite and Spanish translated publications for that day. Participants are asked to bring a lawn chair and
your own pruning tools such as hand pruners, loppers, pruning saws and safety glasses. This event is free and is open to the public. There is no need to pre-register. Additional information about the workshop can be gained by contacting the White County Extension Service at 501268-5394.
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equipment. Pictured are (front row L to R) Dessle Covington, Barbara Ingle, Darlene Finch, Debora Carpenter, and (back row L to R): Vanessa Graham, Lou Chamblee, Mary Holcomb, and RozAnne Bell.
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PCMG attends County 76 meeting Joe Colvin Drye Joe Colvin Drye, age 74 of Carlisle, passed to his heavenly home on Sunday February 3, 2019. Joe was born May 1, 1944, to the late Lanco and Minnie Drye in H a g l e r Arkansas. At the young age of 17, Joe joined the Arkansas Army National Guard and served 6 years to the rank of Staff Sergeant. After graduating from Stuttgart High School in 1963, the family relocated to Pine Bluff. Joe began working in the produce department at Kroger. His coworker bet him a quarter to go ask the pretty cashier out for coffee on their break time. Jan accepted, Joe earned 25 cents and a loving partner for life. They married three months later and had spent 43 wonderful years together when Jan was called home in 2004. Joe and Jan have now finally had their sweet reunion day. Joe and Jan together enjoyed target shooting, horseback riding, raising chickens and rabbits. Joe had a green thumb with everything from flowering bushes, fruit trees, and a big beautiful vegetable garden. Joe was the proud father of one son, Tim (Rae) Drye of Peyton, Colorado, and one daughter, Tonya (Steven) Baldwin of Cabot. Seven grandchildren: T.J. Drye, Nicholas Drye, Jonathan Drye, and Chloe Drye all of Colorado. Benjamin
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(Samantha) Baldwin of Conway, Barrett Baldwin, and Brayden Baldwin of Cabot. Joe was preceded in death by two brothers: Leon Drye and Clarence Drye, and two sisters: Carolyn Bell and Elizabeth Cody. Joe is survived by two brothers: Danuel (Berta) Drye of Farmington, Missouri, and Dean (Sissy) Drye of Carlisle, and five sisters: Debbie Gresham of White Hall, Doris (Gary) Fortenberry, Regina Drye, Minnie Hodnett, and Trudy (Rick Gazo) Drye of Carlisle, along with many other family members who will miss him dearly. Arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home in Lonoke are as follows: Visitation will be Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 10:00 A.M., Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Carlisle. Services celebrating Joe's life will begin at 11:00 A.M. with graveside immediately following at Carlisle Cemetery.
Vivian Glenna Lambert Vivian Glenna Lambert, 91, of Little Rock died Tuesday, February 5, 2019 in Hospice care at CHI St Vincent. Vivian was born April 24, 1927 in Des Arc to Grover and Linnie (Lenderman) Hayley. Survivors include two sisters, Margaret Griffin, Dora Holloway, seven nieces and nephews, Amanda Mount, Greg Hayley, James Hayley, Steven Griffin, Lee Hayley, Laura Patterson, Connie Hinshaw, and numerous great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert N. Lambert, her parents, Grover and Linnie Hayley, two brothers, Herval Hayley and James Hayley. Graveside funeral servic-
es were held at 11:00 am on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Johnson Chapel Cemetery by Garth Funeral Home. Chaplin Stacey Hammons officiating. www.garthfuneralhome.com
Joyce M. Measels Joyce M. Measels, 82, of Desha passed away Wed. Feb. 6, 2019. She was born August 14, 1936 in Hazen, Ar. to Virgil and Grace (Ricks) Floyd. Joyce was a Master class ham radio operator. She loved the outdoors, flowers, squirrels, and most specially her hummingbirds. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Robert Dale Bailey; brothers, Frank, Rickie and Jimmie Floyd; infant sister, Kathleen Floyd. She is survived by her husband, Carlton Measels of Desha, Ar; sons, Dusty Bailey (Amy) of Waukegan, IL., Carlton Mark Measels (Nancy) of Douglasville, Ga.; daughter, Karla Johnson (John) of Batesville, Ar.; brother, Thurman Floyd (Mary) of Kaplan, La.; 15 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. Visitation was held on Saturday, February 9, 2019 from 9-10 a.m. at Willis Funeral Service. The funeral service followed at 10 a.m. with Jason Bailey officiating. Interment was at Center Point Cemetery in Hazen, Ar. Pallbearers were Tyler Measels, Robert Bailey Jr., Zach Bailey, Jeremy Johnson, Johnathan Johnson, and Jeffrey Baxter. Andy Denham was an honorary pallbearer.
By Chris Weems Debora Carpenter and Chris Weems,members of PC Master Gardeners, were among about 36 Master Gardeners attending the County 76 quarterly Club meeting at the Division of Agriculture Office in Little Rock Tuesday, January 22. County 76 is the statewide advisory group for the Arkansas Master Gardener program which helps set policy and provide guidance to county programs. The group is
divided into five committees of the member’s choice. The committees are Communication, Fundraising, PNG Leadership, Recruitment, Retention and Recognition and the Training Project. Debora is co-chairman of the PNG project. She presided during the Break Out session in her group and reports on their work during closing session. Chris is a member of Communications project. The Communications and
Fundraising project members provided the lunch for the group at the meeting. Being the smaller projects they are combined for serving the group. THe main business of the day was planning for the Arkansas Master Gardeners State Conference to be in Hope May 28-30. County 76 is in charge of the plans for the Conference. The next regular meeting will be Wednesday, March 27, instead of Tuesday in Little Rock
Condolences extended to the Myles families of Des Arc at the death of their loved one. Miss Dietra Smith was in Little Rock keeping doctors appointments. Condolences to the family of Ms. Lena Anderson of Little Rock, Arkansas. Ms. Anderson was a former resident of Hazen. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 26, 2019 in North Little Rock, burial was in Hazen at Green Grove Cemetery. Ms. Hannah Medlock has not been feeling well at her home, hope by this writing she is doing better. Mr. and Mrs. Williams (Charles and Andi) were
keeping doctor appointments last week. Mr. Reiner Roland is reported to be doing better following a recent auto accident. Condolences to the Payne families, and Ms. Queen Walker of Hazen at the passing of Ms. Bertha Payne. Services were held Saturday afternoon January 26 in Biscoe. Condolences extended to Hannah Medlock at the passing of her nephew Curlis Perry of Lonoke. Services were conducted Saturday morning January 26, at St John Baptist Church in Lonoke, Rev. Byron L. Calhoun pastor. 138th Church
Anniversary Celebrations were held Sunday January 20 at 2:30 p.m. at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church Upper Hill, Rev. Jerry Saxton is the pastor. Alonzo Mills of Little Rock was visiting family and friends in Hazen recently. Please keep all our shutin, in your thoughts an prayers. Happy Birthday wishes to: Francis Mosby, Hannah Medlock, Cornelia Farrow, Collette Mills, Alex Ramer and all born in February. Though For The Week: Just Wondering, Why is it that some of us tend to be so Heavenly Minded, that we are of no Earthly good.
New additions to the library Books The Stars are FireAnita Shreve The Boy- Tami Hoag Dragonfly In AmberDiana Gabaldon On TargetMark Greaney The Flame BearerBernard Cornwell An African AffairNina Darnton The Crow Girl- Erik Axl Sund Fools and MortalsBernard Cornwell
Legal Notice IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PRAIRIE COUNTY, ARKANSAS SOUTHERN DISTRICT THIRD DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ELSIE MURRY, DECEASED NO. 59SPR-17-14 NOTICE Last known address of decedent: 165 Cypress Street, DeValls Bluff, Arkansas 72041 Date of Death: April 8, 2017
The undersigned was appointed personal representative of the estate of the above-named decedent on the 18th day of January, 2019. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate. This notice first pub-
lished the _____ day of ______________, 2019. Jacqueline D. Dodson, Personal Representative Prepared by: HYDEN, MIRON & FOSTER, PLLC Shaneen K. Sloan 200 Louisiana Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501) 376-8222 firm Arkansas Bar # 2001091 shaneen.sloan@hmflaw. net Attorney for the Personal Representative
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AR-C CAN website to offer streaming of public meetings on AETN website CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) The Arkansas Educational Television Network and Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Monday, February 4, the launch of AR-CAN – the Arkansas Citizens Access Network, aetn.org/arcan – a web-based network that will provide Arkansans with livestreaming coverage of legislative proceedings, board and commission meetings, and other government hearings and activities. “Today, we begin a new era for government transparency in Arkansas,” AETN Executive Director Courtney Pledger said. “Our citizens will now have a front row seat to many government proceedings where they may have an interest but cannot physically attend.
“The public is eager to learn more about how their government operates, and with increased knowledge comes increased confidence and trust. We have created AR-CAN to provide unprecedented access to state government proceedings, as well as educational tools to grow students’ understanding of civics and public affairs. Ultimately, Arkansans will be able to view state government in action live, through one online hub, without having to travel from their homes, offices or classrooms – an unparalleled educational opportunity.” The goal of AR-CAN is to provide as many livestreaming events as possible, allowing constituents to choose what
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to watch. For legislative hearings, the livestreams are provided by the House of Representatives and the Senate. AR-CAN will also host streaming of all state agency, board or commission meetings that provide a stream. AETN will use the network’s team of professionals to offer additional meeting streams – the first time many of these meetings and government events have been made readily available to the public without traveling to a physical location. Upcoming events currently in the streaming schedule include: the State Board of Finance quarterly meeting Feb. 5, the Arkansas Tobacco Settlement Commission meeting Feb. 12, the State Board of Education meeting Feb. 14 and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission meeting Feb. 21. A full schedule of events is available at aetn.org/arcan. Due to the large number of meetings held each month by state agencies and boards, events deemed to have the most public interest will be covered. Suggestions for
events to be livestreamed on AR-CAN are encouraged and may be made at aetn.org/arcan. In addition to legislative proceedings and public meetings, AR-CAN will offer livestreaming of select special events including state agency press conferences, official government announcements, major conferences and other state official business. Videos will remain on the site for approximately 30 days following the live event. AR-CAN – the Arkansas Citizens Access Network – provides unprecedented access to state government, giving Arkansas citizens a front row seat to legislative proceedings, board and commission meetings, and other government hearings and activities. The website is dedicated to livestreaming Arkansas state government events and meetings and serves as an important educational tool, allowing students to see their government at work while learning about public affairs and civic responsibility.
we love ourselves. If we do that, then everything else is put into perspective. I think the problem comes when we allow ourselves to love other things more. Like money. Like prestige. Like power. When things become more important than people, human beings get into trouble. So this Valentine’s Day, I encourage you to look around you. Remember that people are infinitely more important than anything else - more than money, more than possessions. And like the saying goes, you never know what you’ve got until it’s gone. Take it from someone who knows. ***** Thanks to all of those who sent me birthday greetings this week, and to my buddies Janie, LaNan, Vicki, and Sheila who took me out to eat. I’ve reached that magic number, 65, which I hear is the new 45 (or at least that’s my story, and I’m sticking to it.) My biggest thrill so far has been that Medicare will pay for most of the cost of one of the drugs prescribed for me that I refused to get because it cost too much. Woo-hoo!!!
Chess champs... Hazen Elementary School competed in the regional chess tournament held on November 27th at Wilbur Mills Co-op in Beebe. Eleven other schools also competed at the regional tournament. 1st row: Weston Hare- 3rd grade/ 2nd place, Maci Sickel- 5th grade- tied for 2nd place, and Jalynn Thomas- 4th grade- tied for 2nd place. 2nd row: 4th graders :Jase Arnett - 2nd place and Michael Bowman- tied for 2nd place 3rd row: Austyn Booth- 7th grade- tied for 3rd place and Brance Williams- 6th grade- 3rd place. They are pictured with their G/T teacher, Pam Chandler.
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State Capitol Week in Review From Senator Jonathan Dismang LITTLE ROCK – The legislature advanced a series of tax cuts, including the signature bill of this year’s session, to lower personal income taxes by about $97 million a year. The Senate passed SB 211 to reduce income taxes for individuals in the middle and upper brackets of the tax tables. The top marginal rate would drop from 6.9 percent to 5.9 percent over two years, and other rates would also go down in other brackets. In all, about 579,000 Arkansas taxpayers would benefit from the lower rates in SB 211.
After its approval by the Senate, the bill now goes to the House of Representatives. The House passed HB 1321 to increase the homestead property tax credit from $350 to $375. The credits are paid each year on about 700,000 parcels of land. According to revenue officials who spoke on the bill in committee, the fund from which the credits are paid is financially sound. The last time the credit was raised was in 2007, when the legislature passed Act 142 to raise it from $300 to $350. The Senate approved SB 196 to provide tax incen-
tives to businesses that invest i n “Opportunity Zones,” which are designated to be in economic distress based on results of the U.S. Census. It now goes to the House. There are 85 opportunity zones in Arkansas, and if a business moves in and stays for 10 years without re-locating, it will not have to pay taxes on any capital gains. A bipartisan coalition of legislative leaders from both the Senate and the House presented a package of six ethics bills they will support. The coalition includes the President Pro Tem of the Senate, Speaker of the House, the Senate Majority Leader and the Senate Minority Leader. SB 249 would increase the maximum fines that the state Ethics Commission could impose for violations of ethics laws, from $2,000 to $3,500. SB 256 would prohibit any state elected official from registering as a lobbyist in any jurisdiction. SB 258 would increase the penalties for candidates found guilty of spending campaign funds for their personal use. If the amount of misspent campaign money is more than $2,500 the offense would be a felony. SB 259 would prevent constitutional officers and lawmakers from forming more than one political action committee. The bill would include judges and members of the citizens commission that sets legislative salaries. SB 260 would prohibit political action committees from making contributions to other political action committees. SB 238 would prohibit an elected official from collecting retirement benefits if they are convicted of a felony arising out of their official actions. A subcommittee of the Joint Budget Committee approved a proposal to increase the budget of the Ethics Commission so that it can hire two more employees, thus increasing its enforcement capabilities. It has nine employees now. The Senate also approved SB 152 to make broad changes in how juvenile offenders are sentenced. It would require juvenile judges statewide to use the same risk assessment model. It would not allow judges to sentence juveniles to a lock-up for minor offenses unless they made a specific determination that the juvenile was a high or moderate risk.
House members are now preparing for the fourth week of the 2019 Regular Session. We are expecting to review and possibly vote on big issues such as tax cuts and teacher salaries. The Governor’s tax cut proposal has now been filed. This bill will start in the Senate. SB211 would cut the state’s top individual income tax rate from 6.9% to 5.9%. The reduction would be phased-in over a two year period. Other tax cut proposals are expected to be filed. The House Revenue and Taxation Committee will hear details of any tax proposal and vote on the matter before legislation goes to the House floor for a vote. Meanwhile, the House Public Transportation Committee recently heard testimony on the needs for our state highway system. The director of the Arkansas Department of Transportation told the committee that the agency maintains more than 16,000 miles of highway and more than 7,300 bridges. Arkansas has the 12th largest highway system in the country. However, our state comes in 42nd in highway revenue per mile. Various proposals addressing funding have been filed and more are expected. We have posted the presentation to the Transportation committee
on our website. The presentation breaks down how much additional revenue could be gained through various proposals such as increases in gasoline tax, registration fees, and extensions of existing sales tax. Another big issue to be addressed in the 4th week of the session will be teacher salaries. On Tuesday, the House Education Committee will take up HB1145. This bill is titled the Teacher Salary Enhancement Act. This legislation would raise the minimum starting teacher salaries from $31,400 to
$36,000 over a four year period. The minimum salary is adjusted based on the number of years of experience. The House State Agencies Committee continues to review government transformation legislation. The proposals will ultimately consolidate 42 state agencies under the leadership of 15 separate departments. We are posting daily updates at www.arkansashouse.org. On the website you can also watch committee meetings and House floor proceedings.
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County Judges’ Association offers 911 improvement bill
Calling the Hogs... Hazen High School’s Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Joe Besancon (center) was visited by Arkansas Razorback Head Coach Chad Morris (left) and some of his staff members on Monday, January 28th. HHS was decorated in Razorback red with Hog memoribilia everywhere in anticipation of the visit.
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Feb. 4, 2019) – Members of the County Judges' Association of Arkansas (CJAA), The Hon. Sen. Jason Rapert, and The Hon. Rep. Michelle Gray announced today the intent to file The Arkansas Public Safety Act of 2019. The bill is multi-pronged to effectively promote the welfare and safety of the residents of Arkansas. "The 2019 Arkansas Public Safety Act is a comprehensive bill to transform the state’s 911 system, expand broadband, and provide necessary updates to the Arkansas Wireless Information Network for the safety of Arkansans," said Madison County Judge Frank Weaver, who is president of the CJAA. Both State Sen. Jason Rapert and State Rep. Michelle Gray reiterated the importance of ensuring the welfare and safety of all Arkansans. “This legislation takes a comprehensive approach to promoting the welfare and safety of all Arkansans,” said Rep. Gray. “By creating efficiencies and improving technology in 911 service, our state will be better prepared to respond to a citizen in need of help.” “Public safety and infrastructure are the two most important roles of government. This bill will improve both,” said Sen. Rapert.
Transformation of the state's 911 network is at the heart of the proposal. It will shift the network from the current analog system to an internet protocol (IP)-based network that will allow for interoperability among all Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs). New technology will better serve the needs of a 21stcentury population. A new protocol will allow callers to use wireless and IP-based devices to call 911 and transmit text, images, video, and data. These changes will make the network faster and more accurate. The proposal also reorganizes the Emergency Telephone Services Board (ETSB) into the Arkansas 911 Board. This board will work with Arkansas Department of Emergency Management (ADEM), and will be responsible for implementing and governing Next Generation 911 (NG911) on a statewide basis. The board will ensure a smooth shift to the new technology and set standards for PSAPs. The bill will reduce the number of PSAPs in Arkansas. Consolidation of PSAPs will reduce the number of times a caller is transferred and create cost savings and efficiencies. In 2016, counties and cities subsidized 911 by $25 million. This amount grows each year and is
unsustainable. The Arkansas Public Safety Act will repeal three fees: local 911 tariffs, the Arkansas universal service charge, and the emergency telephone service charge. It will establish a uniform public safety connectivity charge of $2.25. Instituting a single, uniform charge of $2.25 will create an average decrease of 32 cents on landline phone bills and an average increase of 47 cents on mobile phone bills. In addition, the public safety connectivity charge will generate $38 million in new funding to support the transformation of the 911 network ($18 million); to expand and maintain the state’s broadband infrastructure, assisting in the shift of 911 to Next Generation 911 ($8 million); and to fund upgrades and maintenance for the Arkansas Wireless Information Network (AWIN), which is the statewide public safety communication system for Arkansas' first responders ($12 million). Sen Rapert said eliminating the "outdated fees" is an important step in the transformation of the 911 system. “Tax payers will have one uniform and transparent Public Safety Connectivity charge on their phone bill and trust with full confidence the money goes toward the tools needed for emergency response," he said.
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