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Community Events Calendar Monday February 8 Blood Drive Arkansas Institute Hazen Methodist Church 2:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Tuesday February 9 Quorum Counrt Meeting Anex Building 7:00 p.m.

Thursday February 11 DeValls Bluff City Council Meeting City Hall 6:00 p.m.

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Hazen School Board changes policies The Hazen School Board voted to approved updates to the licensed and classified personnel COVID Emergency Leave policies at its regular meeting held on Jan 25, 2021. The changes will be retroactive to January 1, 2021. Booth said that the updates were recommended by the Arkansas School Board Association (ASBA). According to Boothe, the changes will extend 10 days to the district’s Covid plan.

Presently, any days taken by an employee for Covid over the 10 day limit, are taken out of their sick days. “Many schools are doing this,” Boothe said.

Board members in attendance for the January 25 meeting were Davy Williams, Vicki Skarda, Richie Ingle, Freddie Rogers, Sandra Penn, and Darlene Connor. Also

and the principals were absent.

The board also voted to increase the daily rate of pay for non-certified short and long-term substitute teachers who are hired by the district.

Superintendent Donnie Boothe recommended that the pay for longterm substitutes should go up from $90 per day to $100, and the pay of the short-term subs should be increased by two dollars from $88 to $90 per day.

“It’s an incentive to come in and work,” Boothe said. Financial Officer Sarah Snider added, “We pay about the same as everybody else.” The board agreed and passed the recommendation unanimously.

In a special ceremony, Board Member Sandra Penn was presented with a plaque from the Arkansas School Board

Hazen School Board Member Sandra Penn was celebrated for attending 50 hours of professional development by the ASBA. Superintendent Boothe presented the plaque. (Sarah Snider photo.)

Superintendent Boothe made the presentation.

The board approved a stipend for district nurse Kim Anderson for $2500

Des Arc School District to discontinue virtual school

Sunday February 14 Valentine’s Day

Monday February 15 Presidents’ Day All City and County Offices will be closed Wednesday February 17 Ash Wednesday Monday February 18 City of Hazen City Council Meeting Hazen Community Center 6:00 p.m.

Thursday February 26 Commodities distribution Drive-through Hazen United Methodist Church 10:00 a.m.noon.

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

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Wednesday, February 3, 2021

Superintendent George Association Kennedy presented the board members with attending was the super(ASBA) in to serve as theapprecidistrict’s Certificates of Appreciation.

January is School Member intendent’s secretary honor of her completion Board “point of contact” person ation Month.

Seated (l to r) are: Johnny Reidhar, Jordan Smith, Stewart Cindy Ciganek. Board of 50 hours of professionMorton and Billy Hinson. Standing (l to r) are:during Sylvester Holloway, the Covid virus member Mason Sickel al development.

Charlie Brown, Drew Widenar, and Superintendent for Kennedy. the 2020-2021 school At the January 25 school board meeting, Principals Holland and Strother presented information from surveys with teachers and parents concerning virtual school days. Both said that the majority of the surveys stated that the virtual school days had been a positive experience, and most students who had been struggling had shown growth.

Currently there are very few full time virtual students, but students who have to be quarantined will continue to need the program.

After some discussion, a decision to not have further virtual days was approved. Present at the meeting were Superintendent George Kennedy; Board Members Johnny Reidhar, Sylvester Holloway, Stewart Morton, Charlie Brown, Jordan Smith, Billy Hinson, and Drew Widenar; High School Principal Michael

Strother, and Elementary School Principal Cheryl Holland.

Superintendent Kennedy stated that he is impressed with how all of the staff has been dealing with the Covid pandemic, and he was very proud that Des Arc is the only school district in a large area that has not had to close for any period this semester.

A motion was approved to purchase new cafeteria tables for both campuses. The tables will be purchased with remaining bond money.

A motion was approved to hire Dianne Tipton as a long term substitute for the GT program.

The Facilities Consortium contract with Liason Aliza Jones was renewed for two years effective July, 2021, and the School Board/Educators Legal Liability Insurance was renewed for a $549 yearly premium.

year. The stipend will be paid out of CARES funds.

It was also approved to give senior sponsors a $300 per year stipend for their work before and during graduation. The request was brought to Boothe by the Personnel Policies Committee (PPC).

Boothe asked that the board approve his recommendation to schedule monthly Professional Learning Committee (PLC) meetings for the 2021-22 school year. The plan involves a meeting for the teachers once per month for professional development and planning. On those days, the students will be let out of school at 2:00 p.m., and the teachers will stay until 3:30 p.m. “This is something we’ve got to work on,” Boothe said.

The plan was approved

by the PPC and the principals of both buildings.

This will not be a virtual day. It is modeled on a plan used by Stuttgart School District. The plan is to set aside the first Wednesday of every month for the PLC’s, except for the month of January when everyone will be coming back from Christmas break. The board agreed unanimously.

At 6:19 p.m. the board adjourned to an executive session to discuss the superintendent’s evaluation. They returned at 7:00 p.m. and took no action.

For the last action item, the board approved the superintendent’s recommendation to pay the ASBA $2850 for the Model Policy Service contract renewal effective from January, 2021 though December 2023.

Personnel actions included acceptance of the resignation of Karen Tipton effective January 31, 2021, and the hiring of Destiny Morris and Nancy Price as paraprofessionals for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year.

At the end of the meeting, Board President Davy Williams told the board that he would be moving out of the district to take a new job in Pine Bluff and would have to leave the board after March 15, 2021. The board will have 30 days to appoint someone from his zone after leaves to finish out the rest of his term.

DAHS Boys’ and Girls’ State delegates...

The Des Arc High School Boys’ and Girls’ State delegates for the 2021 school year have been named. They are (l to r) Mason Sherman, Kydal Morton, Jenna Brown, and Cooper Childers.

Arkansas Boys State and Arkansas Girls’ State are immersive programs in civics education designed for high school juniors. The programs work to teach future generations of Arkansans citizens to be actively involved in their communities and government at every level.

AState announces Dean’s and Chancellor’s lists Local students on the Chancellor’s and Dean’s Lists for the fall semester of 2020 at Arkansas State University have been announced.

The lists recognize undergraduate students who achieved the highest grade point averages while enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours of study.

Carlisle: Tristan Bennett, CL Sadie Brannon, CL Hayley Hedrick, DL Des Arc:

Kayci Kellar, CL Brittani Ripper, DL Zylar Taylor, DL DeValls Bluff: Brayden Williams, CL Griffithville: Jacob Holloway, CL The Chancellor’s List (designated below as CL) includes students who earned a grade point average of 4.0 in fall classes. The Dean’s List (designated below as DL) includes students with a grade point average of 3.6 to 3.99.

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Gene Elverne Bush Gene Elverne Bush, 78, of Des Arc died Sunday, January 24, 2021 at The Springs of Searcy in Searcy, Arkansas.

Mr. Gene was born August 27, 1942 in Hickory Plains, Arkansas to John and Sammie (Swindel) Bush.

Survivors include one daughter, Donna Bush, one son, Robert Bush, three sisters, Rosie Locke, Brenda Armstrong, Annie Whittaker, two brothers,

Henry Bush, Joe Bush, numerous nieces and nephews. His parents, his wife, Virginia Bush, and two brothers, Eddie Bush and Lloyd Bush preceded him in death.

Memorial services will be announced at a later date.

Castleberry. Survivors include her husband, Lancy Powell, one son, Christopher, and wife, Martha, four grandchildren, Jonathon, Hayley, Cloie and Mason, one sister, Frances Owen, two brothers, Billy Castleberry and Keith Castleberry.

Mrs. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Arley Castleberry. Memorial services are 2:00 pm Saturday at Church of God of Prophecy in Des Arc with Bro. Kenneth Ripper officiating.

Cremation arrangements entrusted to Garth Funeral Home.

By Amy Tallent Prairie County Extension Agent-Ag

January checklist for gardeners...

Davis and Petter are Soybean Yield Contest winners for 2020

Do you have a green thumb and a love for playing in the dirt?

Become a certified Prairie County Master Gardener!

The deadline for registering for this online Master Gardener training is February 12th, and you can find more information, as well as an application here: https://www.uaex.edu/.../b ecome-a-master-gardener.aspx Print, fill out, and mail the application to Amy Tallent at PO Box 388 DeValls Bluff, AR 72041 to apply for MG training today!

If I can help you any way in your lawn or garden please contact me at 870.998.2614! I'll be happy to help!

The Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board and the Arkansas Soybean Association are pleased to announce the winners of the 2020 Grow for the Green Soybean Yield Contest. Grand Prairie Davis Bell of Prairie County planted Pioneer P48A60X with an 85.888 bushels/acre yield. David Petter, also of Prairie County, got a yield of 84.851 bushels/acre with Pioneer P42A96X. The contest divided state soybean producers into 9 groups, 7 geographic regions, one all state conventional (nonGMO) category and new for 2020 a Champions Category. Cash prizes were awarded to the top 3 producers in each division achieving a minimum of 60 Bu/A. Winners were announced at the 2021 Annual Meeting of the Arkansas Soybean Association.

We want to commend

January Garden Checklist!

A herbicide containing glyphosate can be used on dormant bermudagrass lawns in January or February when temperatures are above 50 degrees Fahrenheit for winter weed control.

Make sure your Bermuda lawn is completely dormant or you will damage it.

Mulch is important in protecting young plants from frost heaving. A 2 to 3 inch mulch willreduce heaving problems which occurs with alternate freezing and thawing.

Newly planted plants (2 inch potted plants) can be pushed completely out of the ground.

Staking newly planted trees is recommended for large trees however, stakes should be removed after the first growing season. Stakes should be loose to allow the tree to sway in the wind. Trees allowed to sway develop a stronger root system and a sturdier trunk.

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Herald Publishing Company P.O. Box 370 111 Hwy 70 E Hazen, Arkansas 72064 Ph. 870-255-4538 Email: heraldpublishing@gmail.com

Subscription Rates In Prairie County $20.00/year In Arkansas $25.00/year Out of State $30.00/year Periodicals Postage paid at Hazen, Arkansas 72064 POSTMASTER: Send Address Changes to: Grand Prairie Herald P.O.Box 370 Hazen, Arkansas 72064 Managing Editor/Publisher Roxanne Bradow Circulation/Accounts Trudy Johnson Sports Editor Mark Buffalo Photographer Ruth Corley

Virginia Ann Powell Virginia Ann Powell, 75, of Des Arc died Friday, January 29, 2021 at her home. She was born September 16, 1945 in McClellan, Arkansas to Max Arley and Annie (Provance)

all of the 76 soybean producers who entered the 2020 Grow for the Green Soybean Yield Contest and we are proud to announce that 2 of these producers reached and exceeded the 100 bushel/acre milestone in 2020. The Race for 100 Yield Contest began in 2007 and in 2013, the first three producers reached the goal.

Ronnie Ragsdell from Lawrence county is the newest member of the 100 Bushel Club with a yield of 104.067 bu/a.

Ragsdell grew Pioneer

P48A60X and became the 23rd producer to join the 100 Bushel Club.

Matt Miles from Desha county once again hit the 100-bushel mark with a yield of 116.858 bu/a growing Pioneer P47A64X. He became the winner of the first Champion of Champions category.

We appreciate the participation of all the producers entered in the contest and the sharing of their production methods and management practices with the rest of the Arkansas soybean industry.

Hazen Cemetery Donations The following people have given Hazen Cemetery donations: In memory of: Harry Westbrook By: Donald and Dorothy Holmes Martha Melkovitz Rita Farris Bobby and Carol Wilson In Memory of: Virginia (Sissy) Vanderpool By: Billy and Nona Gail Booth Eric and Angelia Greenwalt Sharon and Richard Cagle

In Memory of: T.L. (Skinny) VanHouten By: Eric and Angelia Greenwalt Richard and Sharon Cagle In Memory of: Barbara Prine By: Geraldine Rhodes In Memory of: Becky Isbell By: Eric and Angelia Greenwalt Upkeep: Melba Stine Sue Livesay Donations are greatly appreciated and may be mailed to: Hazen Cemetery P.O. Box 92, Hazen, Ar. 72064.

A word on watering trees. Water as needed but let the soil dry down somewhat between irrigation. Waterlogged soils kill many tree species.

Remember, plant roots need to have fresh air to breath, they will drown as you would in a bucket of water.

Winter is pruning time for most landscape trees.

You may need to remove lower limbs of young trees each winter as it matures. Ideally you would want your lowest limb six feet from the ground. Do any corrective pruning while trees are young, removing narrow crotch angles, double forks, etc. Remember to cut limbs back to the trunk leaving only the small ridge. No sealants are necessary.

You can expect a wound from a 1 inch limb to heal over by the second year after cutting if not by the end of the first year. Larger wounds will take longer to seal.

Vegetable gardens need to be cleaned up if you haven’t done so. Winter cleanup reduces insect and disease pressure for the coming growing season. This refuse probably needs to stay out of the compost pile. Our compost piles may not get hot enough to kill harmful pathogens.

Asparagus stalks can be cut back and beds need a new layer of compost (2 to 3 inches).

Till garden plots without

a cover crop to expose overwintering insects to the winters cold. Do not till when soil moisture is high causing clods to form. Incorporate compost, animal manures, etc. at the same time to garden plots needing organic matter.

This winter, remove bagworm bags from shrubs which were infested this past summer. Eggs were deposited within the bags by female worms, shortly before they died.

Physically removing and destroying the bags will reduce or eliminate problems this summer.

This is a good time of year to cut poison ivy vines from trees at the ground level and paint the cut end with full strength Brush-B-Gon or glyphosate. Handle vines with plastic gloves and wash up thoroughly to avoid itching results.

Avoid the temptation to fertilize houseplants during the winter months unless they are under grow lights or very high light conditions.

When the temperatures are below freezing, avoid much contact with plant material outside. Frozen plants are brittle, and limbs can be broken easily. If ice or snow are on your plants, use caution around them. Heavy loads of snow can be lightly brushed off, but stay away from ice-laden plants. You can't remove the ice without breaking off branches.

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By Nathaniel Bradow

“Reflections on Friendship”

Many of you who are familiar with me at all know that I am a teacher by trade. I have had a long strange journey as a teacher, and each year brings new obstacles and delights. This year, to be fair, has had more obstacles than delights, but, as my favorite author says, “So it goes.”

I am not going to bore you with the complexities and troubles that have rained down like biblical plagues this year. I precurse this column with the fact that I am a teacher to let you know how I found myself thinking about the topic I will ramble about this week. My students and I have been examining John Steinbeck’s classic novella Of Mice and Men for the past few weeks. I won’t spoil anything for you, gentle readers, who haven’t read it and might be inspired by this writing to do so. The crux of the matter is this.

At the end of the book one of the main characters has to make a decision that will detrimental affect his friend. In fact his only friend.

Steinbeck’s novella is a staple in the 11th grade curriculum. My students always have a wide range of opinions about the decision the character makes. The reason I love teaching is because the kids invariably find something that I have never considered before.

They stretch my perception of things I have seen many, many times.

Sometimes they even bring me to a new level

of understanding, and that is something my brain always yearns for.

I guess it is one of the delights that come with each year of teaching.

However, this year’s discussion of the novella has forced me to examine what I consider friendship -true friendship- to be.

There is an old joke that I used to say a lot in my 20s, and it goes something like this. A good friend is someone who you can call when you need bail money and you can count on him to get you out of jail. But, a true friend can’t take your call because he is sitting beside you in the cell waiting for his turn to use the phone.

This seemed profound and somewhat comical to me when I was younger.

The idea of comrades in arms and a code of brotherhood that would apply no matter the situation, drew me to identify with this farcical analogy. I, like most young people, saw myself and my friends as some kind of pirate crew running a muck and causing mischief wherever we went.

And, may woe meet vengeful fate to those who break the code of loyalty. If you were to see my group of close friends now, you would probably laugh trying to imagine these middleaged, respectable members of their communities being swashbuckling naredewells.

As I age, however, I have come to the conclusion that friendship is

not a person who you can inconvenience with a call for bail money. Nor is it someone who will rideor-die with you to the end of any hair-brained scheme the other comes up with. Real friends are people who protect each other as best they can from the meanness and cruelty of the world. And when they can’t protect you, they do their best to repair you. Not as funny or catchy, I know.

There have been several instances in my life that I thought would break me for good either psychologically or physically. I have not been without crosses to bare as I am sure is true for many of you, gentle readers. I have survived them all so far, and the only reason for that is the people I have the honor to call my friends and my family. I often joke that friends are the family you get to choose. That is true to a certain extent, but, again, if you are truly lucky, your family and friends merge. They are and were there when I needed them, and I know -should I need them again- they will be there in the future.

For the most part, my friends and I have gone our separate ways through the years. We’ve lived in different states, different countries, and sometimes don’t talk for months and maybe years at a time. I miss out on a lot when it comes to my friends. The everyday minutiae that makes up a life. They have their own lives now with jobs,

families,

responsibilities, mortgage payments, etc.

Every now and then, the stars align and we get to be together in part or as a whole. We talk, we laugh, we debate, we comfort, we kid, we inspire, and we support.

In some ways we are still that pirate crew, the loyalty is there, the depth of feeling, the respect, the brotherhood of the whole, the knowledge that if needed we would drop everything to be together, even some of the underlying mischief sparkles in one or two eyes when we are in each others’ presence. We have added some new members; wives, children, etc.

But, the additions have only served to strengthen our bonds somehow.

I don’t know if I could do what the character in Of Mice and Men did to/for his friend. I do know that I love my friends even if I don’t talk to or see them as often as I’d like. I would like to think that I am strong enough to follow through on such an act if it were necessary, but I hope I never have to test that theory.

If you consider yourself my friend, or if you want to comment on this column or any of my other musings, you can reach me at thatbradowguy@gmail.co m. I look forward to hearing from you, gentle readers.

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HHS students write essays...

Two HHS students recently participated in a statewide essay competition sponsored by the Arkansas Martin Luther King Jr Commission.

One went on to earn a spot in the TOP TEN in the entire state of ARKANSAS! We want to congratulate Hailey Smith (pictured above with teacher, Wendy Perry) for her outstanding accomplishment and for putting Hazen High School on the map! Haley is a Junior at Hazen High School.

Hailey has earned a $50 Walmart gift card.This competition challenged the youth of Arkansas to demonstrate what they can do to keep Dr. King’s dream alive and relevant through service. Both of the participating students submitted beautifully composed essays, according to Perry.

Congratulations!

Baptist Health offering wellness classes on line In February, Baptist Health Community Outreach will offer a variety of free health and wellness classes from the convenience of your computer or mobile device. Classes typically last one hour.

The following courses can be accessed through Google Meet so that participants can watch the presentation and interact with the presenters: Wednesday, Feb. 3, at 10:30 a.m. – COVID-19 Vaccine Education Thursday, Feb. 4, at 10 a.m. – Interventions During Labor Thursday, Feb. 4, at noon – ABCs of Heart Health and Hypertension Tuesday, Feb. 9, at 3 p.m. – Understanding the New Dietary Guidelines Tuesday, Feb. 9, at noon – Diabetes Basics Thursday, Feb. 11, at 11 a.m. – Carbohydrate Counting 101 Thursday, Feb 18, at 5 p.m.

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Thursday, Feb. 18, at noon – Hypertension 101 Thursday, Feb. 18, at 5:30 p.m. – Cooking with Community Outreach Tuesday, Feb. 23, at 5:15 p.m. – Yoga Thursday, Feb. 25, at noon – Diabetes Education: Monitoring Your Body Thursday, Feb. 25, at 5:30 p.m. – Diabetes Support Group Virtual Diabetes Prevention Programs will also be available for individuals with prediabetes or other risk factors for type 2 diabetes.

The free programs are led by trained lifestyle coaches and can help you make a change to improve your health.

Registration is required by contacting Baptist Health Community Outreach at (501) 2021540.

Monday, Feb. 15, at 10 a.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 16, at 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 17, at 10 a.m.

Friday, Feb. 19, at 1 p.m.

A complete schedule with details on class topics and how to join classes can be found at baptist-health.com/community-outreach and through the Baptist Health Community Outreach Facebook page under the “Events” section.

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Red isn’t always the red I see...

by Dr. James L. Snyder

“The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the Lord hath made even both of them” (Proverbs 20:12).

Calvary Baptist Church West North Front Street, Hazen, AR Phone: (870) 255 - 4038 Christian VanHouten, pastor Sunday School: 9:50 AM Worship: 10:45 AM BTC: 6 PM Evening Worship 6:45 PM Wednesday Bible Study: 7 PM First Baptist Church 224 N. Hazen Ave. Hazen, AR 72064 Phone: (870) 255 - 4464 Sunday Service Sunday School: 10:00 AM Morning Worship: 11:00 AM

It is not that I am colorblind; I just am color indifferent. Red and blue and yellow are all the same to me.

This, on many occasions, has challenged the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage, who is very meticulous when it comes to describing anything or anyone.

In remodeling my office at the parsonage my wife asked, “What color would you like the walls to be painted?”

That sounds like a good question to ask but it's not any question to ask if you know me.

"I don't care about the color. Whatever you think is best is okay with me."

Thinking I had solved the problem, I felt at ease, but her response caused me to realize the problem had not been solved.

"It's your office," she said, "what color would you like the walls to be painted?" With that, she looked at me with a very gregarious smile, which is infectious to me.

Knowing that she wouldn’t stop until she got an answer from me I said, “Paint the walls purple.”

As far as I was concerned, it didn't matter what color the walls were. I wasn't going to be studying the walls when I was in my study.

Looking at me for a moment, she finally said, "Okay, I’ll paint it white."

I'm beginning to learn how to solve problems in our house.

Color doesn't mean very much to me. When I get dressed Sunday morning, my wife is very concerned that my tie matches my suit, and my suit matches my shoes as far as the color aspect is concerned.

To me, the only thing that counts is, does it fit?

It finally came down on me the other day. We were doing our final shopping for Christmas, and I still had a couple of gifts to purchase, and she had a shopping cart full of gifts to buy.

We were just about done when I remembered a present I wanted to get, and I had completely forgotten about it. So I asked my wife, who was the chauffeur at the time, if she could stop at a store so that I could go in and get my final Christmas gift. I was

almost exhausted, but this was the end.

She parked in the parking lot, and as I got out, I said, "I won't be long."

I did not pay attention to the parking lot as I left the car and went into the store. I have no reason to check it out and evaluate every vehicle on that parking lot. The only thing on my mind was to go in, purchase by gift, get out, back into the car and go home.

I do know the car my wife has is red. That's about as far as I can go with that. So, when I left the shopping store, I was looking for a red car.

It seemed like an effortless thing to do, but as I looked up and down the parking lot, there must've been thousands of red cars. Not quite, but it seemed that way.

From my perspective, they all looked alike. I could not remember what kind of car my wife had, only that it was red.

The fact that I remembered it was red was something.

I went to the first red car, there was nobody there and the doors were locked, so I went to several others. I could not find the Gracious

Mistress of the Parsonage. I was almost tempted to phone in a missing person's alert; perhaps the police could find her better than me.

I did have my cell phone with me, and I thought about calling her to find out where she was. But if I did, I would have to live with that for the rest of my life. You know how that goes!

I decided to continue my search, and I looked at one red car after another and could not find her anywhere. Perhaps I took too long shopping, and she got tired of waiting and went home.

I’m thinking of putting a little white flag on the top of her car’s antenna so that I could at least find her that way. But I had to find her first.

Then I heard a horn blow, and I looked down the row, and there was a hand out the window waving at me. So, there she was in plain view.

I was a little exasperated when I got to the car, but then it got a little worse. She was playing a joke on me. As soon as I walked into the store, she moved her car. There was no possibility of me finding it under those

circumstances.

When I got to the car, she was laughing hysterically, and between laughs, she said, "I gotcha."

I had to admit that she did get me this time.

Even if I could've remembered what kind of car it was, it was not where I had expected it to be. I don't think I will ever live this one down.

As we were driving home, she was sitting on the driver side smiling while I was sitting on the passenger side thinking. A verse of Scripture came to my mind. “The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the Lord hath made even both of them” (Proverbs 20:12).

What I have learned in my lifetime is that hearing and seeing are crucial elements in every relationship.

Evening Worship: 6:00 PM Wednesday Service Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 PM Children's Program 7:00 PM "HYPE" Youth 7:00 PM

First United Methodist Church 211 North Hazen Avenue, Hazen, AR Phone (870) 255 - 4657 Pastor Chris Wright Sunday School: 9:45 AM Worship Service: 10:55 AM

St. John's Lutheran Church Fifth and College Streets, Stuttgart, AR Phone (870) 673 - 2858 Rev. Andrew Toopes, Pastor Worship: 8:00 am-10:15 am Sunday School & Bible Class: 9:15 AM Radio - KWAK 10:15 AM Sundays www.stuttgartlutheran.com

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70 West of DeValls Bluff Sunday School-10:00 a.m.

Sunday morning -11:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening-5:00 p.m.

Wednesday Night-7:00 p.m.

Center Point Missionary Baptist Church 2997, Center Point Road, Hazen, AR Bro. Billy Booth Pastor Sunday School: 10 AM Worship: 10:50 AM BTC: 5 PM Worship: 5:50 PM Wednesday - Youth Night 6:30 PM

Hazen Church of Christ 204 Adams Street, Hazen, AR. Phone (870) 255 - 3633 Sunday - Bible Study: 10 AM Worship Service: 11 AM Sunday Night: 6 PM Wednesday Bible Study: 7 PM St. Peters Episcopal Church Highway 86, Tollville, AR. Worship Service: 9 AM Sunday School: 10:30AM Family Christian Fellowship 603 W Washington Hazen, AR. Pastor Scott Skarda 501-516-5971 Sunday: 10 AM, Wed, 7 PM New Bethel MB Church RR1, New Bethel Road, Hazen, AR. Pastor Bro. Freddie McCann Sunday School 10am / Choir Prac. 4:30 / BTC 5pm / Worship Svc 6pm / Wed Night Youth Mtng 6pm / Men's Bible Study 2nd Tues 6:30 / Ladies' Bible Study 3rd Tues 6:30 Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church Pastor Joe Mills 7474 Highway 86 North, Hazen, AR Sunday School:10 AMService:11 AM BTC: 5 PM Sunday Night: 6 PM Wed. A.C.E. at 6:30 PM & Bible Study: 7:00 PM

Holy Temple COGIC Elder McFadden, Pastor Immanuel Baptist Church Pastor Bill Ricks Highway 13 North Carlisle, AR. Phone (870) 552 - 3100 Sunday School: 9:45 AM Worship:11 AM Sunday Evening: 6 PM Wednesday Evening: 7 PM Landmark Baptist Church 517 East Third, Carlisle, AR. Phone (870) 552 - 3568 Pastor Albert Young Sunday School: 9:45 AM Worship: 10:45 AM BTC 6 PM - Worship 7 PM Wed. Evening: 7:30 PM St. Rose Catholic Church Highway 70, Carlisle, AR. Phone (870) 552 - 3601 Father Shaun Wesley Saturday: Spanish Mass 6:30 PM Sunday School: 9:45 AM Sunday: Mass 11:00 AM

Prairie Chapel MB Church Center of North Washington & Woodlawn, Hazen, AR. Rev. Donald Strong - Pastor Sunday School: 9:30AM Worship: 11AM Wednesday 7 PM Bible Study

United Methodist Church of DeValls Bluff Highway 70 West, DeValls Bluff AR. Pastor Chris Wright Sunday Morning Worship: 9 AM Friendship Lunch: 3rd Wed. of Month, 11:30 AM

Carlisle Pentecostal Church of God Scott & McDonald Sts., Carlisle, AR. Phone 501-438-1643 Pastor Daniel Strength Sunday School: 10 AM Sunday Worship Service: 11 AM Sunday Evening Service: 6 PM Wednesday Evening Service: 7 PM

First Baptist Church of DeValls Bluff Pastor Bobby Powers P. O. Box 358 Highway 70 West, DeValls Bluff, AR. Phone (870) 998 - 7118 Sunday School: 9:45 AM Morning Worship: 11 AM Evening Worship: 5 PM Wednesday Evening: 7 PM

Mt Zion MB Church Rt 2 Carlisle, AR Rev. Rev. Cruthfield, Pastor Sun. School 9:45 A.M. Worship 11 A.M. Wed Prayer & Bible Class 7 P.M. Fellowship Baptist Church Des Arc, AR Elder Lee Russel Penn, Pastor First Pentecostal Church of Prairie County 3201 Hwy. 70 E., Hazen, AR (870) 255-9177 Pastor J N Holmes Sunday 10 A.M. Wednesday 7 P.M. First Baptist Church 319 Court St., P. O. Box 25, Carlisle, AR Phone (870) 552 - 7732 David Lee - Pastor Sun School: 9:45 AM Worship: 11 AM Awana: 5 PM Worship: 7 PM

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First United Methodist Church 215 East Third St., Carlisle, AR Phone (870) 552 - 7789 Rev. Michael Daniel, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 AM Worship: 10:45 AM

First Assembly of God Hwy 33 and U.S. 70 Biscoe, Arkansas Sunday Services: 10:30 A.M., 6 P.M. Wednesdays WNYG, Kids Club, Bible Study 7 P.M. St. John's Baptist Church Biscoe, AR 870-998-2777 Sunday School 10 A.M. Worship 11 A.M. Rev. William Brown - pastor Holy Temple Church of God in Christ Elder James Clark, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 AM Worship Service: 11 AM Jehovah Community Temple Church 710 Sycamore St, DeValls Bluff, AR Elder Ronnie Mosby Sunday 10:30 AM Monday Bible School 7 PM Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church Pastor Alan Minton Hwy.

Dr. James L. Snyder is pastor of the Family of God Fellowship, 1471 Pine Road, Ocala, FL 34472. He lives with his wife in Silver Springs Shores. Call him at 352687-4240 or e-mail jamessnyder2@att.net.

The church web site is www.whatafellowship.co m.

Zion Lutheran Church Hwy 79 PO Box 158 Ulm, AR 72170 Phone: 870-241-3778 email: zionlutheran@hotmail.com Sunday School at 10 am Worship at 11am Bible study: Wed at 5:30 The Apostolic Church of Des Arc 712 Calhoun Street Services Sunday at 10:30 and Wednesday at 7:30 Pastor Russell Penn St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church of Biscoe Pastor Jerry Saxton Sunday School 10:00-11:00 Service 11:00-12:00 Hickory Plains United Methodist Church Rev. Debbye Harrison Intersection of Highways 13 and 38 Service starts at 9:45 a.m.

102 West Front Street 870-255-3954

Mount Olive MB Church Highway 70, DeValls Bluff, AR. Rev. Joe L. Pumphrey Sunday School: 9:30AM Worship Service: 11 AM Peppers Lake Church of Christ Hwy 302, SE of DeValls Bluff, AR. Sunday - Bible Study: 10 AM Worship: 11 AM Evening Service: 6 PM Wednesday - Bible Study: 7 PM Union Chapel FreeWill Baptist Church Metcalf Road, Rt.1, DeValls Bluff, AR Elder Sylvester Swanigan Sunday School: 9:30 AM Worship Service: 11 AM Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church Highway 86, Slovak, AR. Fr. Shaun Wesley,Sunday School: 9:45 AM Mass: 8:30 AM Thursday Holy Hours 5:00 pm and Mass at 6:00pm Biscoe Baptist Church Biscoe, AR. Pastor David Rogers Sunday School: 10 AM Worship Service:

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Tax & Accounting Services 101 Highway 70 East, Hazen, AR 72064 Phone: (870) 255-4175 Fax:(870) 255-4176

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870-255-5126

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The City of Des Arc is taking applications for the position of Utility Office Clerk. The position offers hourly pay

with benefits.

It requires clerical work, billing and collecting payments. Must have a High School Diploma or

equivalent, general knowledge of computers and be able to meet and deal with the public.

Applications may be

picked up at city hall at 107 S. 3rd Street.

(870)256-4316.

To Whom It May Concern: A 2019 Chevy T a h o e V i n # IGNSCBC6KR177757was picked up on 1-22-2021 on Front Street Hazen, AR at the request of the Prairie County Sheriff’s Dept. This vehicle is in the possession of Rick’s Automotive & Wrecker Service 1111 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 within 45 days and constitutes a waiver by the owner and lien holder of all right, title, and interest in the vehicle. To take possession of this vehicle, you must appear during normal business hours, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, provide proof of ownership and pay all associated charges.

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Lady Eagles ranked 2nd in Class 2A in media polling

HHS 6-2A All-Conference players...

Six players from the Hazen High School Hornet football team have be selected as 6-2-A All-Conference in football. They are (l to r): Collin Kee, Luke King, Eric Cohen, Mason D’Angelo, Jalen Burton, and Jayden Adkins. (Wendy Perry photo.)

Applications now being accepted for AgDiscovery, deadline March 25

Des Arc's Tristan Richards and Carlisle's Mackenzie Raper battle for a loose ball during the Lady Eagles' win over the Lady Bison on Jan. 14. Des Arc swept the season series with a win Friday night at the Eagles Nest. (Mark Buffalo photo)

By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor The Des Arc Lady Eagles, ranked No. 2 in Class 2A the Arkansas High School Sports Media poll, routed the Carlisle Lady Bison on Friday night while the Bison beat Des Arc for the second time this year in 2A6 action at the Eagles Net. In the girls game, the Lady Eagles remained undefeated with a 68-40 win over the Lady Bison.

Des Arc scored 29 points in the first quarter to lead 29-13. The Lady Eagles pushed the lead to 52-21 by halftime.

Each team scored 12

points in the third quarter. Des Arc outscored Carlisle 9-7 in the final eight minutes with a running clock.

Tristan Richards led Des Arc with 20 points.

Caroline Harris had 19.

Gabi Berry had 19.

Shyanne Bell had 5.

Harleigh Holloway and Bella Flanagan had 2 points each.

Emma.

Golden led Carlisle with 14 points.

Leigh Ann Wolfe and Shelby Hancock had 8 points each. Hailey Thrift had 4. Scoring two each were Sierra Gordin and Kita Price. Scoring one each were Laken Golden and Audrey Fortner.

In the boys game,

Carlisle won 55-54 to sweep the season series.

Des Arc led 17-14 after one quarter, but the score was tied 28-28 at halftime.

The Bison led 42-41 after three quarters.

David Hayes led the Bison with 19 points.

Garrett Measels had 17.

Embry Thornton added 12. Lamonte Eddings scored 3. Scoring 2 each were Brandon Perry and Braxton Cooney.

Luke Morton led Des Arc with 27 points.

Devonte Holmes had 9.

Jake Reidhar had 9.

Brayden Pickrell scored 5. Joseph Bailey added 3 while Jaymison Renfro scored 2.

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Applications are now being accepted for AgDiscovery, a residential career and science exploration program for teens. March 25 is the application deadline, Willie Columbus, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) educational outreach coordinator and AgDiscovery program director, said.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and UAPB have teamed up to host AgDiscovery June 12-25 on the UAPB campus. The program will incorporate animal science, plant science and agribusiness disciplines.

“Because vaccinations for COVID-19 are now available and being administered, we are planning to host our program on campus this summer,” he said. “We are also making contingency plans to host the program virtually in the event it is deemed necessary.”

Columbus said AgDiscovery is a unique opportunity for students to gain a firsthand look at the many career paths open to them in the agricultural sciences. For those interested in an agricultural career, the program is a great way to get started. Students participate in hands-on labs, workshops and field trips, as well as team building activities and diversity workshops.

Room and board, supplies, activity fees and meals are covered by

APHIS. Parents and guardians are only responsible for the students’ transportation to and from UAPB. Students currently in grades 8-11 are eligible for the UAPB AgDiscovery program.

They can apply online at www.aphis.usda.gov/agdis covery.

Although online applications are preferred, students can also submit an application packet via U.S. mail postmarked no later than March 25 to U S D A - A P H I S AgDiscovery Program, ATTN: Tammy Lowry, Office of Civil Rights, Diversity, and Inclusion, 4700 River Road, Unit 92, Suite 6C-04, Riverdale, MD 20737-1234.

It is important that applicants follow directions carefully as APHIS will discard incomplete applications, Columbus said.

Enrollment in AgDiscovery is limited.

Students accepted will be notified the week of April 16. Non-selected applicants will receive a letter in the mail at the end of May. Although students submit their application packets directly to APHIS, they can select their host university.

There are 21 universities participating in AgDiscovery 2021. This year, some of the universities are only offering virtual camp experiences due to the pandemic.