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Prairie County, Arkansas

Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Community Events Calendar Wednesday February 14 Valentines Day Thursday February 15 Hazen City Council Meeting City Hall 6:00pm-7:00pm Monday February 19 Presidents Day Hazen School District, and s Prairie County Offices Closed Wednesday February 21 Literacy Meeting 4:30pm-5:30pm Friendship Luncheon DeValls Bluff Methodist Church 11:30am- 2:00pm Thursday February 22 Commidities Distribution First United Methodist Church 10:30am-12:30pm Thursday February 22 Filing For Prairie County Offices starts today Friday February 23 First United Methodist Church Shrimp and Chicken Dinner 4:30pm- 7:00pm Carry Outs Available

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Please call F&M Bank (255-3042) or The Grand Prairie Herald (255-4538) to list events.

Residents, past and present, came together in the Parish Hall of Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church on Sunday, February 11, to celebrate their Czechoslovakian heritage. More pictures of the event can be found on page 3.

Two PC residents die in fatal car crashes Two Prairie County residents have been killed in car accidents this month.

According to an Arkansas State Police report, Ronald Wayne Dale, 70 of Hazen, was traveling north on Hwy. 63 at around 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6, when his vehicle crossed the center line.

Dale's vehicle, a 1995 Chevy, was then struck by an oncoming 18-wheeler. Dale sustained fatal injuries in the accident.

Another Prairie County resident, Kaleena Norman of Des Arc, also died in a car crash this past weekend, according to an Arkansas State Police report. Norman

was traveling northbound when she began to cross over onto the other side of the road.

The crash occurred on S.H. 11 just after 7 a.m. on Sunday, the report stated. Norman's vehicle, a 1998 Ford, then completely veered off the road and struck a tree.

The cause of the accident was still unknown as of press time Wednesday.

Authorities described the weather as clear and the roads as dry at the time of both accidents.

There have been at least 33 fatalities on Arkansas roads this year, according to preliminary data.

Tryouts for junior American Legion team announced The East Central Arkansas Wave, Jr. American Legion Baseball team based out of Des Arc will be hosting a tryout in the upcoming

months for players born in 2001, 2002, or 2003. If you are interested in participation, contact Kevin Cook by either voice or text at 501-416-5677.

Prairie County Republicans announce filing period for county and township offices Des Arc, Ark. The Prairie County Republican Committee announced today that filing for county and township offices will begin at noon on Feb. 22 and end noon on March 1.

Effective on Jan1,2019 all countywide officials will be a four year term, Justice of Peace and Constables will remain as a two year term.

Prairie County Republican Committee recently met and set the filing fees for county and township offices.

County Judge $250.00 Sheriff $250.00 County & Circuit Clerk $250.00 Treasurer $250.00 Assessor $250.00 Coroner $100.00

Skarda announces run for PC Judge position in 2018 Mike Skarda of Des Arc announces his candidacy for re-election to the office of Prairie County Judge.

Skarda was first appointed County Judge on January 16, 2007, to fulfill the unexpired term of former County Judge, Butch Calhoun. In 2010, he was elected to the office and has served as the Prairie County Judge since 2011. Skarda said, "It has been an extreme honor to serve the citizens of Prairie County and I look forward to serving another term."

Skarda is proud of his record and of the many capital improvement projects he has seen completed as well as those currently in progress. During his tenure, the county has seen the building of a new jail and the near completion of new health office.

Skarda also worked closely with Des Arc High School officials to obtain the Presbyterian Church for use as a county library. Skarda then successfully appealed to the Presbyterian leadership to preserve the beautiful stained glass windows for future generations to enjoy. The windows were slated to be relocated to a church in Louisiana that had been devastated by Hurricane Katrina.

A new radio system for the police and fire departments has recently been installed as well.

Skarda said one of the major functions of the judge's office is to build and maintain a network

Mike Skarda of 600 miles of roads and bridges which are spread over an area of 676 square miles.

Skarda credits the Road Departments under the direction of Eddie Petty and Danny Tenison for keeping Prairie County roads some of the best in the state.

While the Prairie County Road system is a continual work in progress, Skarda noted that several projects have been completed while he has been judge, including an approximate ten mile span on Old Hwy 11.

Fricker Road, a two year, two mile new construction project, was completed in the DeValls Bluff area and Jackson St., just outside of Hazen was also been completed.

Biscoe Farm Road, Brasfield Road and Sandhill Road were three year projects that have been wrapped

up. Cross Roads Road, an ongoing project connecting Highways 11 and 13, was completed with the final two miles of new construction..

Bridge projects include the removal of two fourspan bridges on Timmerman and Jasper Roads.

A two- span bridge was also recently removed on Foulkes Road.

Skarda says our Rural Volunteer Fire Departments are some of Prairie County's greatest assets. Skarda, Sandra Patterson, and the Prairie County Quorum Court, work closely with the departments to obtain grants for rural water supply and delivery systems.

Skarda explained that the county judge serves as the chief executive officer of the county. As such, the county judge authorizes and approves the disbursement of all appropriated county funds.

He stated that Prairie County had faced some struggles in the past but by working closely with the Prairie County Budget Committee and other elected officials that significant progress has been made in restoring financial stability in the county.

Prairie County is a wonderful place to live, said Skarda. He is grateful to have grown up and raised his family here and feels privileged to work and continue to serve here.

Justice of Peace $75.00 Constable $ 50.00 Committee $25.00 Candidates will file with the Prairie County Republican Party to accept candidate filing fees and provide appropriate forms.

After filing with the Prairie County Republican Party, candidates will provide written evidence of filing fee payment and additional paperwork to the Prairie County Clerk before noon on March 1,2018.

Candidates wishing to file should contact Prairie County Chairman Rick Dobson at 501 516 6061 o r rickdobson@hotmail.com.

The preferential primary is May 22.

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Cindy Baldwin Lozano A celebration of the life of Cindy Baldwin Lozano was at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 9, 2018 at Hayhurst Funeral Home Chapel, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.

Cindy was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on Sunday, March 22, 1959 to Carlee and Virginia Nell (Sample) Baldwin.

Cindy passed away in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Monday, February 5, 2018 at the age of 58.

Cindy graduated from high school and went on to attend college. She worked as Director of Risk Management for Latshaw Drilling. Cindy enjoyed her work and was a hard worker.

Cindy married William Lozano and together they shared a home in Broken Arrow. Cindy was a wonderful wife and mother.

She adored her family and loved spending time with them. Cindy was a loving and nurturing soul who always took care of everyone around her.

Every weekend she enjoyed cooking breakfast for her children and their friends.

A big sports fan, Cindy loved the Arkansas Razorbacks and the California Angels. She enjoyed entertaining friends and family in her home.

On occasion, Cindy liked going to the casino and having a good time with friends. She was a devoted member to The Church at Battlecreek.

Cindy is survived by, herHusband, William “Bill” Lozano, Broken Arrow, OK; Children, Nick Lozano, Ryan Lozano, Brandon Lozano,Sister, Babs Lisko and husband Freddie; Brothers, Dennis Baldwin and wife Susan, Jimmy Harris and wife Tina; Nieces and Nephews, Shawn Whitlock, Jennifer, Katie, Brian and Zach, Whitney, Amber and Kendall; Grandchildren, Mya, Zenden, Cruz; Mother and Father Inlaws, Bill Lozano Sr., and wife Virgie; Brothers

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in law, Brian Lozano and Aaron Lozano; Great nieces and nephews, Marisa,Autumn, Emerson, Landon, Lindsey, and Leslie.

Cindy was preceded in death by her parents and sister Connie.

Ronald Wayne "Butch" Dale Ronald Wayne "Butch" Dale, 70, of Hazen, Arkansas was called to his forever home on February 6, 2018. Ron was born in De Valls B l u f f , Arkansas on March 11, 1947 to Boyd Dale and Mollie Caldwell.

He graduated high school in Chicago, Illinois and then went on to serve in the United States Army. After discharge, Ron made a lifelong career of truck driving before retiring a few years ago. Ron was best known for his western wear and always saying, "Have a Good Day!" He was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, JoAnn Gettey.

Ron is survived by his brothers, Albert Dale of Crossett, Arkansas and Lynn Dale of Shreveport, Louisiana and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends.

The memorial service for Ron was held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at the Westbrook Funeral Home Chapel in Hazen. Burial will be in the Hazen Cemetery.

Jewel Pinkerton Humble Jewel Pinkerton Humble, age 93, of North Little Rock, formerly of D e Va l l s Bluff, went to be with the Lord o n January 9, 2018 in N o r t h Little Rock.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Robert "Bob" Humble; her parents, Fletcher and Ella Parr Pinkerton; two sisters, Louise Bardin and Ozzie Pinkerton; three brothers, J.P. Floyd and Clyde Pinkerton and one foster brother, Byzzie Parr. She is survived by two daughters, Diane (James) Burnette of Des Arc and Pam (Collins) Greer of North Little Rock; one sister, Lodessa Davis also of North Little Rock; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

The family would like to thank the following: special friend and neighbor, Shirley Woodard, Integrity, Inc. for the services they provided that allowed our mother to remain independent, especially Ms. Pat Creighton, Des Arc Nursing and Rehab Center, particularly administrator, Molly Walker and Assistant Director of Nursing and granddaughter, Melissa Cook and Arkansas Hospice-Searcy for the care they provided our mother during her final days and for their love, kindness, and support to us during this difficult time.

Services were at Westbrook Funeral Home Chapel in Hazen at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 13, 2018 with burial at Oakland Cemetery in De Valls Bluff. Visitation was from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, January 12, 2018 at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen. Memorials may

be made to Arkansas Hospice. Online obituary at www.westbrookfuneralhomehazen.com.

Beth DeVore Cummings It is with great sadness that the family of Beth DeVore Cummings, 41, of Pleasant Plains, wife, mother, daughter, and sist e r , passed a w a y suddenly at the age of 41 years.

Beth will be lovingly remembered by her husband and best friend Chuck, and their precious children, Braxton and Bryce, by her parents Charles and Clara DeVore, and by her brothers Barry(Jessica) and Brian(Lisa). Beth will be forever remembered by her numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and dear friends.

Beth was a devoted and beloved teacher for over 19 years at Des Arc and Riverview School Districts. She will be fondly remembered by her colleagues and students. Visitation was at 10:00 A M Monday February 12, 2018 at Gospel Mission Church in Des Arc with memorial services immediately following at 11:00 A M. In lieu of flowers memorials can be sent to Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock.

Floyd Wesley Hoke Floyd Wesley Hoke, of Des Arc died Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Unity Health White County Medical Center in Searcy, Arkansas. Floyd was born August 23, 1944 in Memphis, Tennessee to Wesley and Ann Elizabeth (Howell) Hoke.

Survivors include his wife, Mattie, one son, Floyd Hoke II, one step son, Tom Baird, two step daughters, Evelyn Renee Henderson, Mary Bernadette Nenninger, four grandchildren, Shyann Hoke, Raiden Hoke, Lucas Hoke, Wesley Hoke, one step grandson, Russell Henderson, two sisters, Sherry Moreno, Sharon Dorman, one brother, Bobby Board. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and one step grandson.

Visitation is 6:00-8:00 Friday at Garth Funeral Home. Funeral services are 10:00 A M Saturday at Garth Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Hazen Cemetery by Garth Funeral Home.

Bennie E. Galloway Bennie E. Galloway, 88, was born September 21, 1929 and passed away on February 10, 2018. He was a retired employee of Walker Process Equipment in Aurora, Illinois.

He is survived by three daughters, Carolyn Williams of Alabama, Valarie Allen of Wisconsin and Deanne Todd of Aurora, Illinois; sons Bennie Galloway, Jr. of Michigan and Bryan Galloway; one brother Horace Galloway of Romance, Arkansas; and one sister, Mary Munnerlyn of Hazen, Arkansas.

Ben was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Ava Galloway; his brothers C.J., Lester and Troy; and one sister Annie Jewel Gartman.

Visitation begins at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at SmithWestbrook Funeral Home, Beebe, with funeral to follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Butlerville Cemetery. Arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares.co m

Joseph Edward Coyle

Joseph Edward Coyle, 95, passed away on February 6th 2018. He was born in Carlisle on October 21st 1922 to the late Roy and Ida Coyle. Those remaining to cherish his memory are children James Coyle and Jeanette (Lavoye) Castleberry; grandson, Bradley (Alissa) Coyle; great-grandsons, Donavon and Eli Coyle and sister, Faye Kennedy. Preceding in death are his loving wife, Naomi Coyle; parents; brother, Doyle Coyle; sisters, Thelma Brown and Myrtle Cochran.

Funeral service was held at Boyd Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, February 10th at 11 a.m.. Arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home, Inc. www.boydfuneralhome.net.

Des Arc Nursing and Rehab Center

News

Hope everyone had a wonderful week.

We have been busy with activities this week. We have played Bingo, exercise with Carrol Denton, popcorn, reminiscing, karaoke, pretty nails, baked cookies, music, dominoes, ice cream truck and big screen movies. We enjoyed the disciples this week.

Weekend activities pretty nails, music, games, baked cookies.

Residents enjoyed Valentine crafts this week.

They made a puppy Valentine craft and bookmarker Valentine craft.

Residents enjoyed all the local churches visiting this week. That means a lot.

Up coming events : We have a resident that is going to be 100 years old Feb 12th. Mr. Isaac Williams.

Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Williams have been married the longest in Ark and is going to get to go to the Capital.

100 Birthday party, Mardi Gras party and parade, Valentines Day party.

I want to thank all the volunteers that take time out of your busy week for our residents.

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 warmer weather so they can enjoy sitting outside.

That is all for now. Have a great rest of the week.

Teresa Henley, Activity Director

Sometimes things just happen. Despite your best intentions, screwups are inevitable when you’re hurrying to bet a deadline. I pulled one of those brain-dead moments last week putting the paper together Monday afternoon.

I’m sure that many of you Hornet fans noticed that I left Elizabeth Foot and DeJuan Penn off of the basketball senior page inn last week’s paper.

How many times did I say to students, “double check your work before turning it in?” Aaaagh!

Mea culpa!

So please turn to the last page of this edition and celebrate with me these two great seniors who have contributed to so much to the Hornets. __________________ I had so much fund on Sunday afternoon. Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church held its Heritage Day featuring classic Czech dishes prepared by the ladies of the church, a presentation on the contributions of Czech immigrants to America, traditional music and dancing, and a lot of memorabilia from the families in and around Slovak.

Judy Brasko was kind enough to tell me the names of the dishes (sorry, but there is no way I can remember the Czech names.). I can say this, though. The food was delicious. I really enjoyed the cabbage rolls, and of course the signature Czech desserts that residents of the Grand Prairie know and love.

The children attending the event were encouraged to decorate a hat (for the boys) or a babushka (that’s a scarf for the girls). So there was something for everyone. I can’t wait until next year. __________________ As I said last week, I have been celebrating my birthday all month. This week I’m looking forward to see the Bouffants perform at the Grand Prairie Center at PCCUA in Stuttgart. If you haven’t been to a concert there, you really should make a

point to go sometime. It’s a wonderful facility just down the road from us.

They also have wonderful children’s programs this year, so check it out. __________________ It’s a failing in my character, I know, but I am a news junkie. I wake up my brain every morning with ‘Morning Joe’ on MSNBC for my daily dose of fear and dismay. Why I do this to myself is a question that only the Almighty can answer.

All I can say is this after listening to the news - I want smart, competent, honest, and trustworthy people running our government. And it is OUR government. I don’t want wife beaters, or people who are too friendly with the Russian (or any other) government, or child molesters, or people who will lie when the truth would serve them better, or legislators who will back someone just because of the party they belong to.

The very existence of our democracy depends upon the ability of the American people to make informed, intelligent decisions about things. Even the Arkansas State Legislature recognized this and recently passed a law requiring high school students to pass a Civics test in order to graduate.

The questions are taken from the test that immigrants take to become citizens. And even though I think that schools spend way too much time testing students, maybe its time we remember the principles upon which this country was built like the three equal branches of government that are supposed to be independent of each other, not run by the executive branch alone.

So I really think that it’s time for us to start electing people who care for our country more than they care about their donors and/or their political parties. We live in dangerous times. Our lives depend upon rational, intelligent decisions.

Please let this self-centeredness end soon.

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Czech Heritage Day held in Slovak Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church held it’s 4th Annual Heritage Day on Sunday, February 11th. The day began with Mass at 11 a.m. followed by a potluck meal featuring traditional Slovak dishes in the Parish Hall prepared by the ladies and men of the church.

Guest speaker was George Terbrack from Kent, Ohio. Terbrack is the President of the Slovak Cultural Garden in Cleveland, Ohio. He has received an award from the Cleveland-All Nationalities Movement for his community accomplishments. He is fluent in the Slovak language, and danced with the Krivan Dance Ensemble at the Detva Festival in Slovakia.

His program gave insight as to why Slovaks immigrated to America; and how Sts. Cyril & Methodius impacted the people of the Slavic regions.

Terbrack also instructed the attendees on Slovak song and dance. There were activities for adults and children, displays from local families, music, and dancing. Dan Hooks presided over the festival.

Specialist in Czech culture, George Terbrack

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Champions...

The Hazen Elementary Quiz Bowl team won 1st place at the Regional Quiz Bowl Tournament sponsored by Wilbur Mills Co-op on February 8th. The championship game was between Hazen and Cabot North. Other schools participating in the tournament were Cabot North, Cabot South, Bald Knob, Beebe, Searcy, White Co. Central, and Rosebud.

Pictured are: Left to right back row: Austyn Booth, Brandon Addison, Pam Chandler - teacher, and Lexi Dulany Left right front row: Dylan Skarda, Colton Holloway, Ethan Simmons, Michael Bowman, and Kylee McElroy

State Capitol Week in Review From Senator Jonathan Dismang LITTLE ROCK – Virtually all of the discussion during the 2018 fiscal session of the legislature will be about the budgets in the categories commonly referred to as the “Big Six.” Fiscal sessions begin on the second Monday of February in even-numbered years. This year that is February 12.

The “Big Six” categories are institutions of higher education, public schools, the Department of Human Services, the Department of Health, the Department of Correction and the Department of Community Correction.

Their budgets account for about 94 percent of general revenue spending, which is the state’s main discretionary account. Almost all state general revenue comes from sales taxes and income taxes and amounts to more than $5.6 billion a year.

State government spends a lot more each year because it administers numerous programs funded by the federal government. Last year federal matching funds accounted for almost $10 billion in Arkansas.

Also, state government has several special revenue accounts, which come from dedicated taxes. The largest special revenue account comes from motor fuels taxes

and fees on large trucks, which pay for highway construction and maintenance. Highway revenue makes up about 67 percent of all the state’s special revenue accounts.

Other special revenues include fees and dedicated taxes that fund specific programs in the Insurance Department, Parks and Tourism, the Department of Environmental Quality and the State Police.

State officials and legislators also take into account cash revenue when they prepare and adopt budgets.

The single largest source of state cash revenue is tuition and fees paid by students at statesupported colleges and universities. Those cash revenues account for more than 95 percent of all cash revenue and amount to more than $5.8 billion.

State parks also collect fees that are considered cash funds, as do regulatory boards and commissions.

When all sources of state revenue were added up last year, including general revenue, federal matching funds, cash revenue and special revenue, they totaled almost $30 billion. The 35 senators and 100 representatives will distribute that money during the 2018 fiscal session, which will probably last 30 days.

Fiscal sessions can be extended by a 75 percent vote of both the Senate and House chambers, but under the constitution it can be extended only once, by no more than 15 days. Therefore, the longest a fiscal session can last is 45 days.

Only appropriation bills may be introduced. They authorize spending by state agencies. There is a mechanism for filing other types of bills, however, it is difficult to do and requires an extraordinary majority in both chambers to even introduce a non-appropriation bill.

Historically, the legislature met just every other year in odd-numbered years. They generally last about 90 days.

Arkansas voters approved a constitutional amendment establishing yearly sessions, with the sessions in even-numbered years devoted solely to fiscal issues. Our first fiscal session was in 2010.

The major topic of controversy during this year’s fiscal session is expected to be a familiar one - renewed funding of the Medicaid program.

Passage of the appropriation for Medicaid requires a 75 percent majority in both chambers. That means it needs support from 75 House members

HHS Math-A A -T T hon for St. Jude’s from February 12-2 23 Hazen High School is holding its annual St. Jude Math-A-Thon event to raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN. This event began on February 12 and will continue through February 23.

The Math-A-Thon helps raise funds for the world’s premier pediatric cancer research center.

The funds raised will help St. Jude’s in its ongoing fight against childhood catastrophic diseases.

Thanks to programs like the St. Jude MathA-Thon and supporters, St. Jude Children’s

Research Hospital is leading the way in how the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening disease.

St. Jude’s has been ranked as the #1 pediatric oncology hospital by Parents magazine.

Most of the high school teachers have offered great incentives to the students who at least raise $35 in donations.

Earlene Tenison, the organizer of the event, said, “We really appreciate all of the help and encouragement of the teachers and faculty for their support in the fundraiser. We have

great teachers and faculty. They know the importance of a good heart as well as a great mind”.

“If you are interested in making a donation, please see any student in Hazen High School,” Tenison said. “Also, if you are afraid the student may lose the money, you may bring money in envelope with St. Jude Math-A-Thon written on it along with the student’s name you wish to sponsor to the school office, and they will get it to me.” “Thanks for your faithfulness in years past and for your generosity this year,” she said.

GFWC Elsie McCain Club discusses recycling at meeting

By Chris Weems “What do you recycle?” was the question for GFWC Elsie McCain Club members Thursday night when Rita Farris gave her lesson at the Club’s regular meeting at Murry’s Restaurant. Farris chairman of the Conservation program talked about some common recycling practices that can be done without extra equipment.

Chris Weems, president presided, and announced that the Club reports had been sent to the presentelect. The meeting began with current events. The flu and some things that members do to try to avoid getting the flu were the main topics.

According to Farris’ bulletin, composting is the

most common method of recycling. It can easily be done by raking leaves and grass clippings into a pile and leaving them there.

The leaves can be stirred in the pile which helps the process work.

Other recycling that takes little effort is making funnels or scoops from plastic jugs and bottles.

And along that line, the milk jug can be cut and make a watering vessel for pets. “Plastic grocery bags make good rain hats, in an emergency, “ she said. “You don’t have to keep up with them, either, and recycling can save on the amount of trash to the landfill as well as save a little money, in the long run,” she said.

The scheduled for the rest of the year was handed

out.

“District IV will not have a Spring Convention. The Club reports will just go directly to the GFWC-AR Convention, which is May 4-6 at Wyndham Riverfront in North Little Rock,” the president said.

Weems also told the members to get the things ready to send to Operation Smile by the meeting March 8. Those items include, child-size blankets, tooth brushes, combs, hand mirrors, color crayons, coloring books, small soft toys, draw-string bags, and rubber bands.

The next meeting will be Thursday February 22, at Murry’s Restaurant, with Rosetta Van Houten, hostess.

Letter to the Editor Citizens of DeValls Bluff need to read the law on riding all-terrain vehicles (3 and 4 and 6 wheelers).

Children and adults are riding up and down the streets day and night.

They are breaking the law by doing so. But DeValls Bluff seems to think people in charge can make their own rules and laws.

People are not suppose to ride the streets at all except for law enforcement, medical technicians performing an official emergency, or a person with serious walking disability,

or a farmer to access their fields. Anyone under 12 years of age are not allowed to operate an allterrain vehicle unless with a person at least 18 years old.

The law restricts their use (all-terrain vehicles) on the public streets and highways of this state. The law seeks to ensure the safety and general welfare of the citizens of Arkansas by limiting the situations where all-terrain vehicles are permitted to be used in a dangerous and unsafe fashion. Any person violating the provisions of this

chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction there of shall be punished by a fine of no less than ten dollars nor more than fifty dollars or imprisoned not more than 30 days, or shall be both fined and imprisoned.

What will happen when someone has an accident involving a passenger vehicle and an all-terrain vehicle? All-terrain vehicles are not insured or worse if some child gets hurt badly or killed? Is it really worth it?

A Concerned Citizen

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Large Tool Sale by Dan 203 E. 217th, Stuttgart February 15-17 9:00 to 3:00 Newton Neighbors tool shop.

(Nothing from house to be sold at this sale.

Craftsman tools include: drill press, scroll saw, jointer, large table saw and small tools. Pair of 360 motors, Delta band saw, nice bench grinder, surveyor transit, Sears welder, nail gun and nails, side grinders, belt sanders, old wood planes, routers, hand drills, pipe vice, aluminum Ext. and step ladder, hand saws, cutting torch (bottles with records) , portable air tank, 20 gallon sprayer, sewer rods, roll of copper and copper pipes, small generator, sump pump, fish pond pump several heavy duty metal work tables, corn sheller, well bucket, 3 point tractor blade, chain hoist, pipes and pipe rack, harrow, floor jack, small and medium air compressor, file cabinet, plastic and wooden saw horses, lawn chairs, elec. blower, trimmer, heavy duty jumper cables, heavy duty gloves, 2 guitars, lots of fishing tackle, old license plates, abundance of nails, screws, bolts, vintage tools, tire ramp set, 1960's vintage hub caps (Mustang, Ford), Red Ryder BB gun, light bulbs, tires and rim, stained glass window and sheets of stained glass and lead that were left over from Church construction, 1950 vintage red/white enamel table, and lots of other stuff from two separate buildings to be included by sale time. Trying to condense from three buildings to one.

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Page 6 - The Grand Prairie Herald - Wednesday, February 14, 2018

DeValls Bluff community hosts breakfast for Anderson

Elizabeth Foot and her parents Sheila and Benji Foot

Calvin McWhorter adds more pancakes to the pile.

DeJuan Penn and his parents Deshae Metcalf and Vernon Penn

Omission...

Attendees were served eggs, bacon, sausage, and pancakes.

Last week, the Herald pictured the Hazen High School seniors and their parents who were honored at the basketball Senior Night in the Hornets’ Nest in Hazen. The pictures of Elizabeth Foot and DeJuan Penn, along with their parents, were inadvertently left out by the one person who should have known that they were missing - their former high school principal - me.

I apologize to these two wonderful seniors who have played such crucial roles on their respective teams over the years. It was not intentional. It was just a case of not double checking.

Dr. Bradow

DeValls Bluff City Council elects Goff new alderman

Lance Larkan visits with Sharon Arnold.

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flushed at end The DeValls of February Bluff City or 1st of Council met March. The February 8 for public will be their monthly notified. m e e t i n g .

The Police Present were Chief reportMayor Kenny ed that there Anderson, are 29 local Bookkeeper warrants to Leah Woodall be served. He (substitute plans to have Recorder) and them served Alderman this week.

Richard Henry, J a n u a r y M a r i e report: 1 terFlanagan, Alice r o r i s t i c M e t c a l f , threat, 2 theft R a y m o n d of property Watson and from vehicles, Wanda Atkins.

1 auto The meeting theft/residenwas called to t i a l order with burglary/theft prayer by Police of property, 1 Chief Charles A t k i n s . Mayor Kenny Anderson with newly elected alder- disturbance, 1 contempt of January min- man, Shirley Goff. court, 3 welutes and bills were approved.

Mayor ber of days and even into fare concerns, 3 medical Anderson then called the summers. Their goal is to calls, 2 motorist assist, 3 council into Executive get the program up and funeral escorts, 6 speedSession for a personnel running and be able to ing tickets, 9 unsafe drivmatter.

Nothing was become a non-profit so ing tickets, 1 failure to reported from the they can apply for grants. register vehicle.

Councilman Alice Executive Session and the Mayor Anderson asked meeting was called back what they need from the Metcalf stated that Pam council. Brooks stated "a Johnson had provided all to order.

After Council members place to meet and your the alderman with a list Anderson of concerns and suggested read letters from Shirley support". offered the city court that everyone read it Goff and Sharon Arnold concerning their desire to room for them to begin. carefully and consider fill the vacancy on the The program will begin ways to address the concouncil, Alderman Alice on Tuesdays from 3:30- cerns. Mayor Anderson Metcalf made a motion to 5:00 for all school age said some of the concerns accept Shirley Goff as kids. Beginning date will could be handled by the new the Alderman. The be announced. Several Police and some by the motion was seconded by people attending the city and anything the Alderman Marie meeting volunteered to council needed to address Flanagan.

Goff was help. For more informa- could be placed on next approved with a vote of 4- tion or to volunteer, con- month's agenda.

Alderman Shirley Goff 1, Alderman Goff then tact Summer Brooks at accepted her seat and the 870-456-1980 or Cari said she had a concern Swink at 870-456-1353. about recent drug testing meeting continued.

Mayor Anderson for the Fire Department Summer Brooks and Cari Swink addressed the appointed a new Fire and Police Department. council concerning start- Department committee. She said she had been are Alice told that one fireman ing a youth program to Members give kids a place to hang- Metcalf, Helen Holloway, refused to be tested. out instead of the streets. Raymond Watson and Police Chief Atkins told They would like to begin Bob Johnson. Fire Chief her that the testing was an after school program Doyne Martin reported 3 volunteer and therefore offering tutoring, snacks, first responder calls, 2 no one had to participate.

Police Chief Atkins art, activities, life lessons, public assist calls, 3 strucetc. To begin they need a ture fires, 1 grass fire and asked that his cell phone number be published for place to meet and volun- 2 meetings.

Utilities Manager the public. The number teers.

They will start with one day a week and Gabby Delgiorno reported is 870-674-4010. hope to expand the num- that water lines will be