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Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Community Events Calendar 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 Hazen School Board Meeting 6:00p.m.

High School Library Center Point Fire Department Annual Meeting 6:00p.m.

PC Fair Grounds Pizza will be served Saturday February 23 Wild Game Supper 5:30 p.m.

First Baptist Church Des Arc Tuesday February 26 Adult Bingo DeValls Bluff Library 11”00a.m.12:00p.m.

Thursday February 28 Commidities given out Methodist Church in Hazen 10:00a.m.12:00p.m.

Saturday March 2 DVB’s Hall of Fame Banquet DVB Gymn 5:00p.m.

Community events brought to you by Hazen Chamber of Commerce and the

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

Quorum Court discusses repair of both county courthouses and pass truck purchase ordinance The Prairie County Quorum Court met on Tuesday, February 12, to discuss the repair of the courthouses in Des Arc and DeValls Bluff and the purchase of a new truck for County Judge Mike Skarda’s use. Justices Judy Hinson, Rick Stallings, Dennis Tipton, Levi Childress, Ronnie Eans, Lawrence Holloway, Gary King, Doyle Sullins, Bobby Willeford, County Judge Mike Skarda, County Attorney Tim Isaac, and County Clerk Gaylon Hale.

Skarda told the court that both of the county’s courthouses are need of repair. The needs of the courthouse in Des Arc are

“mostly cosmetic” Skarda said, but the courthouse in DeValls Bluff has cracks in the walls caused by the settling of the building.

Over the past five or six years, the cracks have increased by 2 millimeters.

He also said that the DeValls Bluff courthouse also has no fire escape and it is not handicapped accessible. The cost of installing a fire escape would be $145,000 to $175,000, Skarda said. To make the courthouse handicapped accessible, it might be possible to install a lift on the staircase according to Skarda. The Des Arc courthouse mainly needs walls and tin ceilings painted and some

window repairs.

Skarda suggested that the the court speak to Crews and Associates about extending the jail bond by a one million dollars. He said that the county could still pay off the bond issue one year early. He asked for permission to have someone from Crews and Associates to speak to them about this possibility, and the court agreed. Justice Stallings asked if there was any historical grant money available for the needed repairs to the buildings. Skarda said that the county had already applied for a grant to repair the Des Arc courthouse. The bond issue for the jail was planned to

be paid off in 2035, but Skarda said that that the original bond for jail improvements would be paid off by 2031 if everything went well.

The court also discussed and approved an ordinance to purchase of a 2019 F150 XLT truck for Skarda’s use. Skarda said that $35,000 for the purchase of the truck was already in the budget. The truck will be purchased from McLarty Ford for $32,000, the lowest bid. Skarda said that no bids were necessary, but he had gotten them anyway. The truck that Skarda has been using will go to the county road department. Skarda told the court that the road

department still needed another 3/4 ton truck.

In his report, Skarda said that all of the roads in the county had been graded.

The county has 768 roads and three road graders.

Justice Tipton complemented the work that had been done to clean up the areas along roadways in the county. Skarda said that Des Arc, DeValls Bluff and other areas in the county, excluding Hazen, had agreed to allow county prisoners to clean up the roadways. He also told the aldermen that $39,235.94 of federal flood money had been appropriated to buy pipe for county roads, including the repair of Hildebrand Road.

DeValls Bluff Council votes to close two alleys for Dollar General store construction The passing of an ordinance to close two alleyways, leaking roofs, and a steadily rising White River were all subjects of discussion at the last meeting of the DeValls Bluff City Council which was held on Thursday, February 14 in DeValls Bluff City Hall. Present at the meeting were Aldermen Richard Henry, Marie Flanagan, Alice Metcalf, Raymond Watson, and Shirley Goff along with Mayor Brooks Castleberry and Recorder/Treasurer Pam DelGiorno.

The council voted to approve the reading of Ordinance 2019-03 which closes two alleyways that pass through the property that will be the site of the new Dollar General store. The 20 foot alleyways, one of which runs north to south, and one of which runs east to west had to be closed to allow Dollar General to purchase the entire property on which its store will stand. The alleyways were originally set aside for public use, but they have not been used by the public for 5 years, according to City Attorney Mike Stewart.

City Utilities Manager Gabby DelGiorno told the council that there were no utilities in either alleyways.

The council also addressed the leaking roofs on the old fire station and bank building owned by the city. Mayor Brooks Castleberry has received one bid of $6980 for the roof on the fire station, but the council asked that the mayor get two more bids for the station repair and three bids for the bank building before the next meeting.

Attorney Stewart asked if the city’s insurance company had been contacted

about the repairs.

Castleberry said that this had not been done, but would be. When asked if the old fire station could be rented, Castleberry said that someone had already approached him about renting it.

In his report, the utilities manager said that he had closed off the drainage pipes to the White River and had started pumping water into the river today. He said that the river is presently at 24 feet.

Utilities Manager DelGiorno said that he and the mayor had been to a 2 day training on emergency management and had been certified.

Assistant Fire Chief Darrel Grubbs told the council that the river was expected to crest at 26 feet next week in Clarendon and that any water would be slow to drain. “It’s already in the City Park,” he said. He said that the city was getting ready for any possible flooding, and suggested that the city contact the county about using prisoners to fill sandbags for make-shift barriers. The city has a full load of sand left over from last year at the fire department.

One of the people in the audience asked if the city had addressed the problem of dogs running loose in the city. Castleberry said that a pen would have to built by the city to house any dogs captured by Tony Sayger, the Hazen animal control officer who has been asked to help with the problem. A complaint was made about a citizen who had over eleven dogs on her property. “If you have over five, you have to have a kennel permit,” Castleberry said. “I’ve seen dead dogs over

there,” the audience member said. She also stated that the dogs were left alone and that the kennels were only cleaned out once a week.

The mayor said that he knew of the problem and would address it with the owner.

Fire Chief Doyen Martin reported that his department had gone on 12 runs in the past month - five first-responder calls and five public assists. He told the council that the Prairie County Sheriff’s Department had helped them.

The Sheriff’s Department has also been helping the city when problems arise.

He requested that the city donate the unused city fire truck to the Peppers Lake Fire Department, which needs a truck that they can depend upon. An attempt by the city to sell the truck has fallen through.

He said that Peppers Lake often helps his department on calls. “I

think that it will be good for the whole area,” Castleberry said. The council voted to give the truck to them. Martin also asked if the stove in the old police department could be moved to the

firehouse.

This was approved.

The city has no policeman yet, but it has a new truck. The mayor said that the city will continue to advertise for a policeman.

Fujara...

Bohuslav (Bob) Rychlik presented a concert featuring the fujara, an iconic musical instrument from Slovakia. The fujara is an overtone flute that only a few musicians play and only a handful of craftsmen make. The instruments are traditionally hand drilled from the trunks of Elder trees. Rychlik has performed at the Kennedy Center, the U.S. Library of Congress, and at folk festivals here and abroad.

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Billy K. Tipton Billy K. Tipton of Stuttgart went to his heavenly home on February 8, 2019. Billy was born June 21, 1931 in R y a n , Arkansas to Dallas H e n r y a n d Minnie Vee Tipton and grew up in the small town of Biscoe, Arkansas. Billy left home to join the military and served his country during the Korean Conflict. Upon returning home, Billy worked at Safeway grocery store where he was reacquainted with the young woman who turned out to be the love of his life, Sally Bell Jackson. Billy and Sally drove to Jackson, Mississippi to be married and begin their life together. He retired from the United States Department of Agriculture as a grain inspector. After retirement, he went on to work for Riceland Foods and Monsanto.

Billy and Sally planted their roots in Stuttgart.

They had three children; Larry, three years later, Melinda, and five years after that, Stephanie.

Their family settled into the community, being especially active in their church where Billy was the Sunday School Superintendent and deacon. Billy always enjoyed hunting whether it was for deer, turkey, or ‘coons.

He even had a champion coon dog, The Arkansas State King, Blue Bill. He also loved to garden and tinker in his shop. He loved to talk and never

met a stranger. He could make a lasting connection with everyone he encountered, usually by throwing them off by throwing his voice. He loved God, his wife Sally, his family, and his many, many friends.

Billy was preceded in death by his parents, Dallas and Minnie Tipton, his brother, Bobby Tipton, and an infant sister, Opal. He is survived by his sweetheart Sally Bell Jackson Tipton, son Larry (Beth) Tipton, daughter Melinda Miller, daughter Stephanie (Steve) Lewis.

He is also survived by five grandchildren, Justin (Kim) Tipton, Jodi (James) Minton, Kayla Miller, Callie Longnecker, and Kody Miller. Billy has four great-grandchildren, Savannah Minton, Peyton Tipton, Addison Minton, and Tipton Currie. He is also survived by his sister, Mickey (Bruce) Wagner, sister-in-law, Charlotte Tipton and several nieces and nephews.

There are numerous close friends that are viewed as family, especially his other babies the Lammers kids, Carter Ward, Cady Brooke Meek, and Jack Holladay.

The family would like to say a special thank you to Baptist Health Hospital in Stuttgart, Arkansas Baptist Hospice, and Dr. Chris Morgan for the excellent care they provided for Billy and the family. In his memory, donations can be made to First Assembly of God, 912 N College, Stuttgart, AR 72160.

Services were Sunday, February 10, 2019.

Visitation began at 11:00 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. at First Assembly of

God in Stuttgart with Pastor Jason McKelvey officiating. Interment will follow at Lone Tree Cemetery.

Betty Flo Elder Betty Flo Elder, age 84, of Carlisle passed away on Friday, February 15, 2019. She was born to Carol and Mary “Tince: (Boals) Young on May 10, 1934, in the Wattensaw community.

She was raised and lived her entire life in the Carlisle area where she met her husband Lloyd “Chot” Elder and raised a family.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents and husband. She is survived by three sisters, Barbara (Dub) Hamric of Hazen, Sandra Young of Carlisle, and Sherry Barbee (Kent) of Texas; four children, Patricia McCallie of Carlisle, Carolyn Elder of Stuttgart, Linda Waddell (Kim) of Carlisle and Bobby Elder of Little Rock; five grandchildren, Steven McCallie of Carlisle, Crystal Callihan (Doug) of Carlisle, Wendy Greenwalt (Jared) of Carlisle, Kimberly Schalchlin of Carlisle, and Brandon Waddell (Beth) of Lonoke; numerous nieces and nephews and delighted to have eight great-grandchildren.There was a private family burial at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, February 18, 2019 at the Carlisle Cemetery followed by a visitation from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. at the First United Methodist Church in Carlisle prior to the service at 2:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lonoke Exceptional School or the Lonoke County Council of Aging.

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City Ordinances 131 and 2006-0 03 will now be enforced by the new Animal Control Officer. All dogs within the City Limits must be vaccinated and licensed with the city. Copies of the ordinances, which outline all rules for owning a dog within the city, may be picked up at City Hall. Any animal complaints may be made to

DeValls Bluff City Hall (870) 998-2 2301.

Queen Betty and King Russell

Calvary Baptist holds annual Valentine Banquet for seniors

By Chris Weems Queen and King of the annual “Valentine Banquet for Seniors” at Calvary Baptist Church Fellowship Hall were Betty and Russell Thompson. They were elected Tuesday night, February 12, from among 36 church members and guest at the 17th consecutive Valentine Party.

The Pastor, Christian Van Houten gave the welcome and invocation.

Volunteers prepared the meal and decorated for the event.

Connie Swaim prepared the printed program. She and Sharron Stallings, Amber Edge, Stephanie Van Houten and

Adrianne Van Houten prepared the meal and were helped in serving by Ryan, Susan and Austyn Booth, Vernon Owens, Carla Nichols and Crystal Cook.

Crystal, Sonja Owens, Tyler Campbell, Amber

Edge, Adrianne, Carla and Brittany Owens, set up the room and decorated. Then, all helped with the cleaning up.

Susan and Austyn conducted the entertainment and awarded prizes for Bible Bingo.

Carlisle Progressive Club meets to celebrate Valentine’s The Carlisle Progressive Club met Tuesday, February 13th at the Carlisle Alumni Museum with twelve members attending. President Ann Lenderman presided over the business meeting.

One library book was given to the local library since the last meeting, and two were assigned for February. Club members enjoyed assembling Valentines with treats for residents of Chambers Nursing and Rehab Center.

The meeting was completed with the club prayer and refreshments, including delicious coconut and red velvet cakes, served by hostess Carolyn Flynn. The next club meeting will be March 13th at 1:30 at the Carlisle Public Library. ?Hostesses will be Ann Lenderman and Kathleen Faucett.

Legal Notices BUDGET ADOPTION ORDINANCE #2019-02 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR AND ADOPTING FOR THE CITY OF DEVALLS BLUFF, ARKANSAS, FOR THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS BEGINNING JANUARY 01, 2019, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019, A P P R O P R I AT I N G MONEY FOR EACH AND EVERY ITEM OF EXPENDITURE THEREIN PROVIDED FOR; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY TO EXIST AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, the city council had made a comprehensive study and review of the proposed budget, and WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the city council that the schedules and exhibits of financial information prepared and reviewed revealing anticipated revenues and expenditures for the calendar year to be as accurate as possible for budgetary purposes.

Now, THEREFORE BE IT

ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF DEVALLS BLUFF, ARKANSAS Section 01.

This ordinance shall be known as the budget ordinance for the City of DeValls Bluff, Arkansas for the twelve month period beginning January 01, 2019, and ending December 31, 2019, reflecting estimated revenues and expenditures and hereinafter set forth on the succeeding pages.

All revenues herein are estimated and subject to change and all appropriations are calculated upon available revenues.

Section 02.

The respective amounts of funds for each and every item of expenditure classification herein proposed in the budget for 2019 are hereby authorized and appropriated for the purposes herein set forth for the calendar year ending December 31, 2019.

Section 03(a).

The Mayor or his duly authorized representative may approve for payment out of funds hereby

appropriated for that purpose or disapprove any bills, debts, or liabilities asserted as claims against the city.

Section 03(b).

A maximum of $5,000.00 is hereby established, and the payment or disapproval of any bills, debts, or liabilities exceeding that amount shall require confirmation of the governing body.

Section 04.

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the efficient operation of municipal government that a budget be planned and adopted; Now THEREFORE, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this ordinance being necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval.

Passed and Approved this 10th day of January, 2019 Approved___________ Mayor, Brooks Castleberry Attest______________ Pamela Del Giorno, Recorder/Treasurer

Legal Notices ORDINANCE #2019-01 AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADOPTION OF A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO THE 2018 FISCAL BUDGET AS ADOPTED BY CITY ORDINANCE 2018-02 WHEREAS, current law of the State of Arkansas does not allow a city to spend more money in any department than is provided by that city’s budget and; WHEREAS, the City of DeValls Bluff had unforeseen expeditures.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DEVALLS BLUFF, ARKANSAS: SECTION 1: The

expenditures of the government and its activities for the fiscal year, beginning January 1, 2018 and ending December 31, 2018, in the General Fund are hereby amended as follows: (a). Expenditures are amended from $ 3 4 0 , 5 1 7 . 0 4 t o $346,859.92.

SECTION 2: All ordinances and parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.

PASSED AND APPROVED, this 10th day of January, 2019. __________________ Brooks Castleberry, Mayor Attest:_____________ Pamela Del Giorno, Recorder/Treasurer

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HIPPY celebrates Valentines

by Roxanne Bradow

The Hazen HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngster) had their February Group Meeting at the Hazen Community Building on Monday, February 11, 2019 at 3:30.

Linda Strohl, Sarah Gray, and Jennie Gates welcomed the families to the group meeting as they came in. Each child received a sticker page and a Valentine magnet craft. Linda Strohl welcomed everyone to the group meeting.

The children gathered

together for story time with HIPPY Coordinator Jennie Gates. The story was Charlie Brown Valentine by Charles Schulz. After the story children participated in hop scotch, "Can you find the owl?", and our photo booth.

The door prizes were won by Gabriel Franks (football), Payton Watson (car organizer), and Brady Lisko (book). Upon leaving, all the children received a goody bag.

The children who attended the group meet-

ing were: Gabriel Franks, Brady Lisko, Noah Hare, Payton Watson, Duke Hollingshead, and Christina Duncan. The next HIPPY Group Meeting will be March 6th, 2019 at 9:30am and we will be welcoming The Kinders in concert.

HIPPY would like to thank the City of Hazen for letting us use the Hazen Community Center for our meeting and send a big thank you to all our families and children participating in the HIPPY program this year.

PC Sheriff’s Report As of Tuesday, Feb. 13, the Prairie County Sheriff's Department (PCSD) currently has 40 individuals in custody on both felony and/or misdemeanor charges at the Prairie County Detention Center, located in Des Arc. Recent additions include - zero female for felony, one female on a misdemeanor, one male on misdemeanor, two males on felony -charges.

Recent arrests by PCSD

(does not include Des Arc Police Department or Hazen Police Department arrests) include: Aaron Gibson was arrested on a failure to appear felony charge; Cassie Worrick was picked up on a failure to appear misdemeanor charge; Franklin Darby received felony possession of drug paraphernalia charge; Seth Hambrick was picked up on a misdemeanor fleeing and resist-

ing arrest charge.

Hazen Police Department brought two inmates, names withheld.

For more information on current incarcerated inmates in Prairie County and other detention centers across the state visit www.vinelink.com.

To report an incident or to give information on ongoing cases call (870) 256-4137, which is answered 24 hours a day, seven days of the week.

Last Saturday I attended the Slovak cultural festival in, where else, Slovak. Even though “23 and me” says that I am from the British Isles and Northern Europe, I found myself revelling in the colorful costumes, the pictures of the people who came from a land far away to settle on the prairie lands of Arkansas, the playing of the Slovak flute, and the wonderful pastries that would be just as familiar in Eastern Europe as they are here.

I listened as people talked about their families and pointed to a map of Slovakia to show from where those families had come, speaking words that were totally foreign to my ears. I watched children paint Easter eggs and hang them on a branch as children from another far-off land had done centuries before. I listened to the hauntingly beautiful music of a fujara, a kind flute that is unique to Slovakia.

I found myself caught up in the joy and celebration of the people around me. It’s not my culture, but it’s a wonderful culture. And it deserves to be celebrated.

It reminded me that February is Black History Month, another celebration of cultures that came from far-off lands with unique food and music and traditions and a way of looking at the world that enriches the country we live in. They are not my culture, but they are wonderful cultures. And they also deserve to be celebrated. It is important to know from where you came. It is the base upon which you determine where you are going.

Lately, it seems that we have forgotten how

blessed we are to be surrounded by people who are different from us.

How much less would our lives be if we didn’t have kolaches or collards, fujara music or spirituals? In our one little corner of the world, we have people with ties to Europe, Asia, Africa, and Central and South America.

We have Christians, Muslims, Hindus, and Jews. We have lots of people who are only one or two generations away from living in a home that spoke, or speaks, a language other than English. These things also deserve to be celebrated, so why don’t we celebrate them? Why do some Americans insist that people and things that are different are somehow less valuable or frightening or bad? I can tell you from experience that foreign exchange students don’t think that cultural diversity is frightening or bad. They think that America’s diversity is amazing and wonderful. They come from cultures that are, for the most part, monochromatic, and to them America is a kaleidoscope of cultures, and music, and food, and languages, and beliefs. You know, e pluribus unum. Out of many, one.

So why do Americans still harbor such toxic beliefs about those who are different? Why do Americans constantly need to be reminded that our country was founded on the equality of individuals? It’s right there in the documents written by our Enlightenment founding fathers. “We believe these truths to be self-evident that all men (and women) are created equal and endowed by our Maker with certain inalienable rights - life,

liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. It’s in our religious texts. “Love your neighbor as you love yourself.” Why are we so tribal?

The truth is - each one of us belongs to multiple groups, like our sex, our race, our age, our socioeconomic class, our educational level, our culture.

Are you from a rural or urban area? Are you from the north or the south, the east coast or the west coast? We all have unique qualities and unique personalities based upon where we grow up and what our culture may be.

And as individuals, we each have a unique purpose in the world. There are bad people in every culture, in every region, in every educational level, in every race, in every age group, in every religion. But we can’t let that become a generalization to all people of a particular group. Because just as there are bad people in every group, there are also good people in every group. It is not for us to judge.

Fear and hate and prejudice are always easy buttons for leaders to push. Division is easy.

Learning to get along with each other is hard.

But when people allow fear and hate and prejudice to take over, they cease to use the brain that separates us from the other animals on this planet. They become tribal. And tribalism makes us weak. Diversity is what makes America great, division lessens us as a people. The Bible says that “a house divided cannot stand.” So let us remember that our American motto, “e pluribus unum,” is not just a good idea - it is necessary for our country’s survival.

Hazen Study Club discusses Alzheimer’s awareness

by Gloria Strohl The Hazen Study Club met Monday night, February 11, at 6:30.

Hostesses were Virginia Lisko and Carolyn Marek.

Valentine’s Day was definitely the theme of the decor.

White covered tables were accented with red appointments. Ruby red heart shaped candy dishes were filled with M & M’s and a “take -home” red cellophane bag stuffed with assorted candies marked each place setting.

Also, a small jute gift bag embellished with a heart at each place held lip balm and hand sanitizer.

The banquet table was centered with a huge white teddy bear with a bright red ribbon anchoring a bouquet of Valentine themed balloons and holding a large gold heart-shaped box of candy.

A beautiful red/white mesh wreath hung above the buffet table which was loaded with Chicken Spaghetti, B r o c c o l i / Ca u l i f l o w e r Salad, Parmesan Bread, Sliced Avocados, and a Cream Cheese Heart covered with Red Pepper

Jelly and surrounded with various crackers.

Strawberry Delight was served for dessert.

Virginia Lisko asked God’s blessing on the bountiful meal and President Carolyn Marek called the meeting to order afterwards and led in the “Pledge of Allegiance”. Seven members answered roll call with ‘a sweet memory’.

We missed Marilyn Burroughs, but none of us would have driven the distance she does on such a dreary, rainy night!

Gloria Strohl read the minutes of the January meeting and they were approved as read. Donna Coleman gave the treasurer’s report. The only old business was our regular March Baseball Project.

Reta will see that the club’s support is sent. In new business, Gloria Strohl stated that she was very proud of the Hornet Band progress and made a motion to recognize Hazen High School Band with a member award.

Discussion followed and vote was unanimous to make the award with name of the award to be determined later.

The program was

“Alzheimer’s Awareness”.

Virginia related several instances of personal experience with the disease and how it is so unpredictable. She used Frank Broyles’ “Coach Broyles’ Playbook for Alzheimer’s Caregiver” to reference many tips. One tip that summarized a lot of those plays was ‘Celebrate the positive.

Don’t dwell on the Negative’. Coach Broyles was caregiver for his wife who had Alzheimer’s.

Virginia stressed that early detection is paramount in treatment.

Carolyn distributed a list from The Alzheimer’s Association of the ’10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s’.

This list also stated the contrast between the normal aging process and each of the 10 warning signs.

Alzheimer’s is a disease that affects a lot of families in our area. And, it IS a family disease.

When a member has Alzheimer’s it has an effect on the entire family. Entertainment was Valentine Bingo. Winners were Connie Swaim and Donna Coleman.

The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.

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Grand Prairie Quilt Society shares with demonstrations The Grand Prairie Quilt Society met February 13, 2019 at the First Christian Church fellowship hall with 11 members present.

Glenda opened the meeting with the thought for the day, "I am not a hoarder, I just need a bigger sewing room."

The January minutes and treasurer's report were given.

Old Business: Registration is open for the Country Quilt Camp V....June 6-9, 2019.

Members brought 40 lap robes.

Winnie made a motion and Shelley 2nd it, that we divide them between Crestpark-DeWitt and the DeWitt Nursing Home...motion carried.

New Business: Shelley brought a Valentine for everyone.

It was "The Tootsie Tool;" A Tasty Tool for Quilters. There are 10 handy uses for this helpful tool: Hold the ball in the palm of your hand and use the stick as an extension of

1/4" on both sides of the line. Lint grabber when changing your bobbin.

Glenda showed a photo of a quilting hoop on a stand.

It is for anyone who would like to have it. Just let her know.

Shelley presented the "Wear the Square" demo that was featured in the Colonial Williamsburg Journal. She showed how to make a log cabin designed square to be worn as a pendant with different beads for decoration.

Show and Share: Betty showed a new pattern the sewing group at Gillett is using for their quilt tops. Ann had a lap

Butterfly quilt your finger when sewing at the machine--theperfect stiletto.

Use the stick as your "stylus," to draw your quilt design on your block before quilting.

For a temporary adhesive...just "lick and stick."

Emergency piece of freezer paper for applique.

The stick can be broken off and used as an emergency replacement for the thread spindle on your sewing machine.

Pressing tool...Hint: Leave wrapper on if you don't want your pieces to get sticky.

Use the stick as a turning tool.

Quick fix when your blood sugar drops too low...remember, if you get the "shakes" your stitches won't be even.

Wrapper can be used as a template for 2-3 1/2" finished half square triangles. Just draw a line on the diagonal and stitch

Forty lap robes made for Crestpark-DeWitt and the DeWitt Nursing Homes. robe she made from fabric she picked up from the treasure table last month.

Sherrye used bandannas

Hazen School Menu FEBRUARY 25 - MARCH 1, 2019 Elementary students do not have the sandwich line option.

MONDAY Country Fried Steak Meatballs/Gravy Mashed Potatoes Seasoned Carrots Hot RollFruit/Milk

MONDAY Chicken Fajita Sandwich Bake Potato Onion/Peppers Pickle Spear Fruit/Milk

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TUESDAY Chicken Nuggets/Roll Macaroni & Cheese Green Beans Carrot Sticks Fruit/Milk

TUESDAY Grilled Chicken Sandwich Corn Carrot Sticks Fruit/Milk

TUESDAY Cereal & Graham Cracker or Pancake & Sausage Granola Bar/Yogurt Fruit/Juice/Milk

WEDNESDAY Chicken spaghetti Pizza Corn Tossed Salad Italian Bread Sticks

WEDNESDAY Meatball Sub Carrot Sticks/Cucumbers Lettuce Tomato Salad Fruit/Milk

WEDNESDAY Cereal & Graham Cracker or Donuts Bagel Parfait (9-12) Fruit/Milk

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CAJUN STYLE BOILED SHRIMP SUPPER HAZEN FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FELLOWSHIP HALL

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22 4:30 P.M. UNTIL 7:00 P.M. SHRIMP PLATES $20.00 CHICKEN STRIP PLATES $8.00 CARRYOUT & DRIVE-T THRU PLATES WILL BE AVAILABLE

TICKETS WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR.

FOR TICKETS OR INFORMATION CONTACT DAVID HARDKE AT 255-3 3042

for her lap robe. Maeola has been working on finishing a butterfly quilt a friend of hers started when she was 16.

Betty also gave a demo on making a template from a quilt block. If you stitch (without thread in your needle) around the block shape with your sewing machine, you will have made a template that you can then use to make more blocks.

Several members brought books, patterns, and fabric for the treasure table. It's always fun to browse and find a "treasure" to take home.

The next meeting will be a Sit'n Sew on March 13

at the First Christian Church fellowship hall.

Bring your projects and lunch and join us.

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Billy’s Body Shop & Wrecker Service. P. O. Box 696, Hazen Ark 72064.

To whom it may concern: 2001 Ford F150 Vin #1FTRX18W71NB72595 located at 1203 Hwy 70 East, Hazen Arkansas 72064. Vehicle 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 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

Tim VanHouten Kitchen and Bath

870-255-5126

Cultured marble, flooring, custom showers, and countertops

Free Estimates 20 Years Experience

INMAN DENTAL CLINIC Thomas G. Inman DDS IDC

PO Box N 513 N. Williams Street Carlisle, AR 72024 Ph: 870-5 552-3 3500

vehicle and its contents and consents to the sale of the vehicle. Vehicle will then be sold for towing and storage fees.

2-13-18(2tc) __________________ To Whom It May Concern: A 2004 Honda Civic V I N # 2HGES16454H593972 was picked up on February 18 , 2019 at the Whiskey Lane in Hazen at the request of the property owner.

This vehicle is in the possession of Rick’s Automotive & Wrecker Service, 801 Hwy 70 W, Hazen Ar, 72064, (870) 255-3305. Towing, storage,& administrative costs are accruing as legal liability of the owner.

Rick’s Automotive & Wrecker Service claims first priority possessory lien on the said vehicle and its content for all such charges. The vehicle and its contents will be dismantled, destroyed, or sold at public sale to the highest bidder if not claimed in 45 days

and constitutes a waiver by business hours, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, provide proof of ownership and pay all associated charges.

(02-20-19) 2tc ________________ To Whom It May Concern: A 2017 Dodge J o u r n e y VIN#3C4PDCAB4HT70 5760 was picked up on January 28, 2019 at tLee Road 132 Marianna , at the request of the owner.

This vehicle is in the possession of Rick’s Automotive & Wrecker Service, 801 Hwy 70 W,

FOR SALE or LEASE 2 buildings combined on corner lot w/great visibility off Hwy 70 in Hazen.

Maintained well.

Numerous rooms, offices, waiting room, kitchen, 2 updated restrooms. New HVAC 2010, new flooring 2015, paint. 2015 sf approx. Call 501-6806412.

Bowman Plumbing

Chambers Nursing & Rehab Center Carlisle, AR

Adam Bowman, MP 6142

Dietary Department position available

Repair - Remodel - New Construction Free Estimates Dependable Service Family Owned and Operated (870) 256-5230

Contact:

Heather Mealler Phone # 870-5 552-7 7150 Email: cnhc@cebridge.net

Competitive Pay & Insurance available

Free Ads for Free Stuff If you’re giving it away, we’ll give you an ad for

free Call 255-4538

Hazen Ar, 72064, (870) 255-3305. Towing, storage,& administrative costs are accruing as legal liability of the owner.

Rick’s Automotive & Wrecker Service claims first priority possessory lien on the said vehicle and its content for all such charges. The vehicle

and its contents will be dismantled, destroyed, or sold at public sale to the highest bidder if not claimed in 45 days and constitutes a waiver by business hours, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, provide proof of ownership and pay all associated charges.

(02-20-19 2tc)

Wingmead Inc, DeValls Bluff, AR needs 4 temp farmworkers.

3/20/1911/29/19. $11.33hr. 6am12pm M-F & 5hr Sat. Use post hole diggers to erect farm fence, Cultivate grain crops (soybean, wheat, rice), Plant spray & mow, Transplant, Irrigate, Heavy lifting to 100lbs. No overtime promised. 3/4 average of 35hr/wk guaranteed. No

cost for tools supplies & equip. Free housing provided if outside commuting area. Transportation & subsistence expense to job paid when 50% of work period completed or earlier if appropriate. No ed training or exp req’d.

Report/Fax resume to nearest local AR SWA office 501-683-5915 JO#2370134.

(2-13-19 2tp)

Hazen School District will be excepting bids on the following properties located in DeVAlls Bluff, Bus Garage 298 Walnut St and Ag Building 298 Ash St. Mail bids to Superintendent's office, 305

North Hazen Ave. Hazen School District reserves the right to refuse any or all bids.

Stop date on bids will be April 1, 2019.

For more information call 870-255-4549 (2-13-19 2tc)

SERVICES KAYLA’S TAXIDERMY Deer Shoulder Mounts $315.00, individual prices for bobcats, ducks, squirrels, etc. Located in DeVallsBluff. Phone # 870-672-1158. (2-20-19 2tp)

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Slovak Heritage Festival combines tradition and fun

The members of Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Slovak hosted Slovak Heritage Day on Saturday, February 16. The Parish Hall was decorated with memorabilia handed down from generation to generation. A fujara flute concert by Bohuslav Rychlik was held at 3:00 p.m. followed by the celebration of the Mass at 4:00 p.m. and a feast of traditional Slovakian food.