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Community Events Calendar Thursday February 7 Des Arc School District Parent/Teacher Conference 2:00p.m.-6:00p.m.

Monday February 11-16 Senior High District Tournament SG, SB TBA Tuesday February 12 DeValls Bluff Public Library Bingo 11:30a.m.12:30p.m.

Quorum Counrt Meeting Annex Building in Des Arc 6:00p.m.

Thursday February 14 Valentines Day DeValls Bluff City Council Meeting DeValls Bluff City Hall 6:00 p.m.

GFWC Elsie McCain Club Meeting Murry’s Restaurant 6:00 p.m.

Monday February 18 Presidents Day All Local & County Offices will be closed Blood Institute Hazen Methodist Church Wednesday February 20 Friendship Luncheon DeValls Bluff Methodist Church 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

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Wednesday, February 6, 2019

Des Arc School Board hires new Athletic Director The first of two executive sessions ended with the hiring of Coach Tyler Paschal to fill the positions of Head Football Coach and District Athletic Director after the resignation of Coach Drake Widner was accepted by the Des Arc School Board at the January 28 meeting. Present for the meeting were Superintendent George Kennedy, High School Principal Bruce Guthrie, Elementary Principal Cheryl Holland and board members John Reidhar, Jordan Smith, Stewart Morton, Charlie Brown, Billy Hinson, Sylvester Holloway and Eric Kennedy. Paschal has a Masters Degree in Sports Administration from Arkansas State University, and will begin his duties January 29th.

Superintendent Kennedy thanked the FCCLA students who made cookies

for the meeting, OPAA who provided yogurt parfaits and Cheryl Holland who brought brownies.

After a second lengthy executive session, the board announced that Superintendent George Kennedy's evaluation for continued employment would be tabled until the April meeting. The board felt that the six months Kennedy has been employed is not enough time for a proper evaluation.

In other business, the contract for Facilities Consultant Aliza Jones was renewed for two more years. The board also voted to hire Mary Bryan as a long-term substitute for Elementary Teacher Amanda Smith and to hire Jennifer Treadwell as a long-term substitute for Pre-Kindergarten Paraprofessional Ann Harrell.

A list of retired assets for

2018 was approved.

Superintendent Kennedy reported that the cheer policy needs to be updated and asked board members to be looking at the recommended changes. He asked that they be ready to discuss the changes at the February meeting.

Elementary Principal Cheryl Holland announced that as a fundraiser for Space Camp, the 5th graders will hold a Mr. Des Arc beauty contest. The contest will be held February 22nd at 6:00 p.m. at the elementary cafeteria.

Admission for the event will be $5.00 for individuals and $20 for families.

Baked goods, drinks, and popcorn will be for sale.

The class will also be selling candy bars from January 30th until February 11th. The students will be at Space Camp dates May 8-10.

Coach Tyler Paschal will be the new head coach and Athletic Director for the Eagles. Paschal was the Arkansas Razorbacks’ defensive quality control assistant and also assisted with recruitment. He has coached at Arkansas State, Wynne, Barton, and Jackson, TN.

Grand Prairie DAR names Good Citizen awardees The Grand Prairie Chapter DAR is pleased to announce the recipients of the DAR Good Citizen Award. They are Karson Covington of Des Arc High School and Arion White of Stuttgart High School.

Both winners and their family members attended the January meeting of the Grand Prairie Chapter DAR. After reading their assigned essay each received a certificate, a Good Citizen pin, and $100.00. The DAR Good Citizen program recognizes outstanding young people who exhibit the qualities of good citizenship in their homes, schools, and communities.

The Good Citizens program and

Scholarship.

Contest is intended to encourage and reward the qualities of good citizenship. The program is open to all high school seniors enrolled in public or private schools accredited by their state board of education. United States citizenship is not required. The student selected as the school’s DAR Good Citizen must exhibit the following q u a l i t i e s : 1)Dependability - truthfulness, honesty, punctuality 2) Service - cooperation, helpfulness, responsibility 3)Leadership personality, self-control, initiative 4)Patriotism – unselfish loyalty to American ideals.

HHS begins Math-a a-tthon for St. Jude’s Hazen High School will be kicking off the annual St. Jude’s Hospital Matha-thon fundraiser on Monday, February 11, according to Earlene Tenison, Math-A-Thon coordinator. The participating students will be raising money through Friday, February 22.

Thanks to supporters and fundraising programs like the Math-A-Thon, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats, and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

Treatments invented at St. Jude have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20 percent to more than 80

percent since it opened more than 50 years ago.

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

The help and encouragement of the teachers and faculty for their support in the fundraiser is greatly appreciated. They know the importance of a good heart as well as a great mind.

Anyone wishing to donate to St. Jude’s can contact Earlene Tenison at Hazen High School.

HHS thanks everyone for their faithfulness in years past and for their generosity this year.

Thank you for your commitment to the children of St. Jude.

L-R: Allison Holland-Chapter Regent; Angie Sherman-Stuttgart High Counselor; DAR Good Citizens-Arion White-Stuttgart High and Karson Covington-Des Arc High; Louise Gibbins-DAR Good Citizen Chairman.

CRISIS home energy program applications begin February 19 Mid-Delta Community Services, Inc. will be accepting applications for the 2019 CRISIS Home Energy Assistance Program in Phillips, Monroe, Prairie and Lee Counties until funds are depleted.

These funds will assist eligible residents with payment on their home heating source only.

Applications will be accepted until funds are depleted.

The Crisis Home Energy Assistance Program will assist lowincome eligible households with home heating related expenses. The benefit amount is a onetime payment based on household income and size and is sent directly to the energy supplier on behalf of the applicant.

All applicants will receive notification, in writing, if application has been approved or denied.

Payments are made which covers shut-off up

to $500.00 dollars. If $500.00 does not cover the entire bill, client will be required to pay the difference before a pledge is made.

To avoid delay in the application process, ALL households must apply in person and bring the following documents which apply for the previous month: *Name, age, birthday and SSN of all household members. *Proof of income (check studs, SS Award Letter, SSI, utility allowance, Child Support, TEA, or Alimony) for the previous month. *ID or any document which establishes identity. ? driver’s license, voter registration card, Medical ID, pay stubs, birth certificate * Please provide a copy of BOTH utility bills to verify service address, account number and utility Company.

Applications will be

processed by first come first serve basis.

Applicants are asked to come to the community center location (listed below) nearest to where they live.

Monroe County Brinkley Community Services Center Cedar View Apartments 705 West 6th Street Brinkley, AR (870) 734-1236 Tuesday & Thurday 2:00pm to 4:00pm Clarendon Community Services Center 553 N 7th Street Clarendon, AR (870) 747-5610 Monday & Wednesday 2:00pm to 4:00pm Prairie County DeValls Bluff Community Center Sycamore & Ash Streets DeValls Bluff, AR (870) 998-2005

UA Extension has new drift program for local producers Drift is a major concern for row-crop producers.

With efforts to protect sensitive crops the University of Arkansas has become a member of C r o p C h e c k ™ .

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Cheryl Renee Ahrens Cheryl Renee Ahrens, 53, of Stuttgart passed away Monday, Jan. 28, 2019, at Hospice Home Care in Little Rock.

Cheri was born June 5, 1965, in Stuttgart to William A b n e r Reed and Jessie Ives R e e d Owens who preceded her in death.

She was a 1983 graduate of Stuttgart High School and attended Ricebelt Vacational School in DeWitt. She was a sales clerk at The Office Shop and member of First Christian Church and Eastern Star.

Cheri enjoyed gardening and crafting, but most of all, loved spoiling her granddaughter.

Survivors are her husband of six years, Mark David Ahrens; daughter, Jessie Renee Bounds; step-father, Carroll Owens; step-daughter, Lindsey Jane Emerson; step-son, David Dillon Ahrens; sister, Nancy Reed Gibbs; step-sister, Dianne Owens; stepbrothers, Steve Owens, Robert Owens and Greg Owens; one granddaughter, Henlie Fischer; three nieces; Abbie, Whitney and Lily; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Visitation was at 1 p.m.

Thursday with funeral services, officiated by the Rev. Hart Moore, at 2 p.m., both at Turpin Funeral Home.

Mary Louise Oliver Howard Mary Louise Oliver Howard, 82, of Benton, formerly of Stuttgart,

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passed away Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, at Cornerstone Hospital of L i t t l e Rock.

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Howard was born July 7, 1936, in Stuttgart to Thomas Henry and Effie Mae Graves Oliver. She was a Stuttgart High School graduate and received her associate degree in business from Rice Belt Vocational School in DeWitt. She was an administrative assistant at Custom Building Concepts in Benton.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Gene Howard; brothers, Milton Oliver, Dude Oliver and John Leo Oliver; and sisters, Lucille Dorsch, Delores Synco and Gloria Dickson.

Survivors are sons, Mark Douglas Howard (Rita) and Jeffery Scott Howard (Yvette Elaine), all of Benton; brothers, Dennis Oliver of Stuttgart and Roger Oliver of Humnoke; granddaughter, Brittney Nicole Beverly (Bryce Colter); grandsons, Brandon Lee Howard, Denton Kyle Howard and Keaton Thomas Howard; and great-granddaughter, Bianca Annmarie Beverly.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m.

Thursday, Feb. 7, at Lone Tree Cemetery Chapel.

George Kelly Scott Sr. George Kelly Scott Sr., age 81, of Branson, Missouri, passed away January 21, 2019.

He was born in De Valls Bluff, Arkansas o n February 2, 1 9 3 7 .

Visitation will be at 1:00 pm with a memorial service at 2:00 pm, Saturday, February 16, 2019, at Westbrook Funeral Home, Hazen, Arkansas. Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Cremations of the Ozarks, Hollister, MO. Memorial arrangements

are under the direction of Westbrook Funeral Home, Hazen, AR. For a complete obituary and to leave an online condolence, please visit w ww.cremationsoftheozarks.com or www.westbrookfuneralhomehazen.com.

Michael Lloyd Ruschmeyer Michael Lloyd Ruschmeyer, 67, of Des Arc died Thursday, January 31, 2019 at his home.

Mike was born April 18, 1951 in Springfield, Illinois to Darold and Gloria (King) Ruschmeyer. He enlisted in the Army during the Vietnam War. Survivors include one brother, Darold Ruschmeyer, and special friend, Peggy Johnson.

Visitation was from 1-2 Sunday, February 3, 2019 at Lakeside Missionary Baptist Church with funeral services immediately following. Bro. Lloyd Holloway officiating. Pallbearers are Scott Prior, Griffin Prior, Lynny McFarlin, Ricky Parson, Derrick Parson, Ryan Allred. Honorary pallbearers are James Tallent, Mike Stalcup, Ricky Parson, Joe Woosley, Jim Wallace, Jim Stalcup, and Shag Treadway.

Udell Ernie Schroeder Udell Ernie Schroeder of Hot Springs Village passed away on Jan. 28, 2019, to be with his Lord.

Udell was born Jan. 23, 1933, to Arthur E. and Inez Schroeder of Stuttgart in the old Drennan hospital.

He was married to Betty Jean Floyd in Biscoe, Ark., on Aug. 2, 1951. He then began working on the family farm until his retirement at age 65.

Later he owned a duckhunting business in Casscoe, Ark., called Prairie View Ducks built a duck hunting lodge called White River Lodge

Legal Notice IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PRAIRIE COUNTY, ARKANSAS PROBATE DIVISIONTHIRD DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GEORGE MARION HARR, DECEASED CASE NO. 59SPR-19-1 NOTICE Last known address of decedent: 17608 Highway 343 Stuttgart, Arkansas 72160 Date of Death: September 13, 2018 An instrument dated May 10, 2005 was on January 14, 2019 admitted to probate as the Last Will of the above named decedent, and the undersigned has been appointed Executrix thereunder. A contest of the probate of

the Will can be effected only by filing a petition within the time provided by law.

All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned with six(6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate.

This notice first published the 30th day of January 2019.

Sybil M. Harr Executrix of the Estate c/o Mike Munnerlyn Attorneys for Estate Arkansas Bar No. 95003 1405 N. Pierce. Suite 204 Little Rock, Arkansas 72207 (501) 663-5620

at Casscoe.

The Schroeders owned and operated a convenience store in Stuttgart called Schroeder’s Kerr McGee for another 10 years while still running the family farm.

Udell was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Ulm for over 50 years serving as an elder, a member of the mission board, a Sunday school teacher, and a member of the choir.

He moved to Hot Springs Village where he was a member of Faith Lutheran Church and served as a trustee, a member of the evangelism committee, and a member of the choir.

He was preceded in death by his wife of over 61 years, Betty; parents, Arthur E. and Inez Wafford Schroeder; and two brothers who died in infancy.

He leaves behind his four children, Lindy (Jim) Rabeneck of Stuttgart, Ronny (Jennifer) Schroeder of Hot Springs, Randy Schroeder of Benton and Brian (Penny) Schroeder of Stuttgart; 11 grandchildren; and eight greatgrandchildren.

Visitation was from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Turpin Funeral Home. A celebration of life was held at Faith Lutheran Church in Hot Springs, 1196 DeSoto Blvd., on Friday, Feb. 1, at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Robert Benke officiating. Burial was at Lone Tree Cemetery in Stuttgart at 3:30 p.m.

Pallbearers were grandson, Branden Leder and Lance Leder of Fayetteville, Andrew Schroeder of Stuttgart, Jonathan Schroeder and Christopher Schroeder of Fountain Lake and Greg Kenzie of Ferlow.

Honorary pallbearers were the men who golfed with Udell in Hot Springs Village.

Memorials may be made to Memorial Garden or Faith Lutheran Church, 1196 DeSoto Blvd., Hot Springs Village, Ark. 71909.

Randa Kaye White Randa Kaye White passed a w a y January 26, 2019. She was born on December 5, 1953 in Hazen, Arkansas.

She graduated from Hazen High School in 1972, and traveled to Texas at the age of 19 where she worked for General Motors for 42 years. She was an avid

Dallas Cowboys fan, and an devoted animal lover.

She is survived by her brother, Johnny White; sister and brother in-law Sandy and Rodney Williams and niece and nephew Amber and Trajan; nephew and niece Jerry and Kim White and son, Zakary White. She was preceeded in death by her parents, Alvin and Clarice White and four brothers.

A memorial service was held for her at Calvary Christian Church in Hazen, Arkansas, on Thursday, January 31, 2019.

Rag rug workshop at Des Arc museum A rag rug workshop is scheduled Saturday, February 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lower White River Museum State Park in Des Arc, Arkansas.

The art of making rugs from scraps of old fabric has been handed for generations. Become part of

this tradition and learn a new skill as you weave a no-sew rag rug. Class sizes are limited, and registration is required.

For more information or to register, contact museum staff at: (870) 2563711 or lowerwhiterivermuseum@arkansas.com.

Correction At the special DeValls Bluff city council meeting, it was Marie Flannigan who said that the city needed its own

police force, not Irene Goff.

The Herald apologizes for the mistake.

Legal Notice IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PRAIRIE COUNTY, ARKANSAS SOUTHERN DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EVELYN E. ADAMS, DECEASED CASE NO. 59S PR-19-6 NOTICE Last known address of decedent: Evelyn E. Adams 957 US. Hwy. 70 East Hazen, AR 72064 Date of Death: December 14, 2018 The undersigned was appointed Executor of the estate of the above-named decedent on the 24th day of January, 2019.

All persons having

claims against the estate, including personal injury claims, must exhibit them, duly verified, within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate.

This notice first published this 30th day of January, 2019.

Richard G. Adams 10515 Pictured Rocks Drive Peyton, CO 80831 EXECUTOR Randall L. Gammill Gammill & Gammill P. O. Box 532 Hazen, AR 72064 (870) 255-4583 Bar No. 77052 ATTORNEY FOR EXECUTOR

NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice of Application For NPDES Permit AR0022411 Under the provisions of Act 163 of the 1993 Arkansas Legislature, this is to give notice the Office of Water Quality of the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has received a renewal application on January 25, 2019, with additional information received January 28, 2019 and January 29, 2019, for an NPDES Permit No. AR0022411 from the following facility: City of Hazen P.O. Box 564

Hazen, AR 72064 The application has been deemed administratively complete and is undergoing technical review by the Office of Water Quality for compliance with State and Federal regulations. The facility under consideration is located as follows: 1709 East Utility Street, Hazen, in Prairie County, Arkansas.

Interested persons desiring to request a public hearing on the application may do so in writing. The Department shall have the discretion to decide whether to hold a public hearing, unless otherwise required by law or regulation. If a

hearing is scheduled, adequate public notice will be given in this newspaper. All requests shall be submitted in writing and must include the reasons for the necessity of a public hearing. All requests should be received by ADEQ within 10 business days of the date of this notice and should be submitted to: Zak Galligan Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality NPDES Branch, Office of Water Quality 5301 Northshore Drive North Little Rock, AR 72118-531 Telephone: (501) 6820622

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Fifth grade to hold Mr. Des Arc contest The Des Arc Elementary School 5th grade class will hold a Mr. Des Arc beauty contest on Friday, February 22 at 6:00 p.m. in the elementary cafeteria.

Admission for the event will be $5.00 for individuals or $20 per family.

Baked goods, drinks, and popcorn will be available for purchase during the event.

Anyone who would like to enter the contest should contact Cindy Stallings, Lori DeVore or any 5th grade student. Or you may call the elementary office.

Donations to the class for the trip will also be gratefully accepted and may be sent to the elementary office or given to any 5th grade student.

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DVDs Halloween The Nun Speed Kills Hellfest First Man After Darkness The Old Man & The Gun The Purge season 1 What They Had Here & Now Astral The Oath Mid90s

Hazen School Menu

FEBRUARY 11 - FEBRUARY15, 2019 Elementary students do not have the sandwich line option.

MONDAY Turkey Sandwich Cheese Sticks Pinto Beans Lettuce/Tomato Fruit/Milk

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

MONDAY Cereal & Cheese Stick Blueberry Muffins Pop Tart Croissant (9-12) Fruit Juice/Milk

TUESDAY TUESDAY TUESDAY Walking Beef Taco Bacon Chicken Wrap Cereal & Graham Ranch Potatoes Walking Chicken Cracker or Fajita Taco Lettuce/Tomato Pancake & Sausage Refried Beans Pickle Spear Granola Bar/Yogurt Lettuce/Tomatoes Fruit/Juice/Milk Fruit/Milk Fruit/Milk WEDNESDAY Chicken & Noodles/Roll or Grilled Cheese Sandwich Spinach Salad/Ranch Corn

WEDNESDAY Stuffed Crust Pizza Corn Tossed Salad Fruit Milk

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

THURSDAY Oven Chicken/Rice Seasoned Carrots Tossed Salad Roll Fruit/Milk

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Cheeseburger French Fries Lettuce/Tomato/ Pickle Fruit/Milk

Cereal & Graham Cracker or Breakfast Pizza, Sausage & Biscuit Muffin Fruit/Juice Milk

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Student Council Sponsor Debbie Carlyle addresses the Hazen School Board about an upcoming project to fix problems at the high school.

Hazen School Board rehires Crowder for another year, approves new ALE After an executive session that lasted almost one and a half hours, the Hazen School Board rehired Superintendent Bill Crowder for the 20192020 school year. School Board Members Davy Williams, Vicki Skarda, Sandra Penn, Darlene Connor, Richie Ingle, Freddie Rogers, and Mason Sickel were present at the meeting which was held in the Hazen High School library on Monday, January 28.

The meeting opened with a presentation by high school Social Studies teacher and Student Council sponsor Debbie Carlyle informing the board about a scheduled work day at the high school that will be sponsored by the Student Council. Carlyle has reached out to community clubs, organizations, and individuals to participate in what the students call “HHS Operation Rejuvenation”.

Carlyle invited the school board members and district administration to come to the high school on Saturday, March 9 at 9:00 a.m. to help clean, paint, landscape, and decorate the high school “to help revitalize our facilities and our students’ pride in HHS.” She said that everyone who is interested in the school are invited to come with cleaning supplies and “elbow grease” and work on several projects that have been suggested by students and community stakeholders.

Some of the things that need to be done, according to a list provided by Carlyle include power washing the outside of the building, cleaning the carpet in the library, reattaching the shelves in the library, sanding and painting the two sets of doors in the hallway,

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painting the teal-colored metal panels on the west side of the building, cleaning windows, cleaning the old gym, and landscaping the front of the superintendent’s lawn. “I just think the community needs to be involved with the school,” Carlyle said.

Skarda asked Carlyle about the formation of a Hazen High School Alumni Association.

Carlyle said that there is a push to reorganize that group.

Crowder asked the board to approve a commitment to the Arch Ford consortium of Beebe of $87,500 to participate in an Alternative Learning Education (ALE) program for the 2019-2020 school year. The fee will be paid with federal money and the money sent from the state to the district for ALE students. The money will pay for five student seats for kindergarten through the 6th grades, eight seats in grades 7-12, and 10 HUB seats. ALE programs attempt to keep students with behavior, social, or academic issues in school until they graduate.

Presently, the district participates in the CORE ALE program in Lonoke at a cost of $46,000, but that program will be discontinued after this school year. “We believe that after the first year, the program will pay for itself,” Crowder said.

Districts receive $10,000 for every student that participates in an ALE program for a full year, as opposed to the $6700 that the district receives for regular students.

Crowder believes that the district will collect $132,000 in ALE funds in the 2020-2021 school year if all of the student slots are filled by the district.

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ALE program, which allows students who are in danger of dropping out due to various family and personal situations to attend school for 2 days during the week and to participate in internship programs that will prepare them for the workplace.

High School Principal Clint Williams told the board that “five or six parents and students have already committed to the program.”

The ALE students will be bused to Carlisle where the ALE will be housed, and an ALE teacher will come to the Hazen campus two days a week.

The board unanimously voted to participate in the proposed ALE program.

In other business, Sydney Reid was hired as the elementary Art teacher effective January 29, 2019. Reid has already been on the staff at the school as a longterm sub.

Angie Cagle reported that the Personnel Policies Committee (PPC) had been working to put together a calendar for the 2019-2020 school year to present to the board at their February meeting.

The teachers have voted

ASU honors lists Arkansas State University has announced that the following students have been named to the Chancellor’s and Dean’s Lists for the 2018 fall semester. The two lists recognize undergraduate students who achieved the highest grade point averages while enrolled in 12 or more credit hours of study.

The Chancellor’s List (designated as CL) includes students who earned a grade point average of 3.80 to 4.0 for spring classes.

The Dean’s List (DL) includes students with a grade point average of 3.6 to 3.79.

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on the two calendar proposals, one of which begins the school year on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. This is the earliest first school day allowed by the state.

Principal Williams told the board that Kade Perry had been awarded the McLarty scholarship of $2000 for college. He also reported that the FFA had made blankets to take to the nursing home, that the Math-AThon will run from February 11-22, the high school Parent/Teacher Conference will be held on February 21, and that the 10th Grade Auction is planned for March 5.

There was no superintendent’s report.

At the end of the meeting, Board Member Sandra Penn asked about the use of the old gym for various functions. “Why can’t we use the old gym for community events,” Penn asked. “What’s wrong with the old gym?”

Crowder said that the gym could be used by school organizations.

Principal Williams said that he would ask around to find out why the old gym was not used by the school more.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PRAIRIE COUNTY, ARKANSAS SOUTHERN DISTRICT THIRD DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ELSIE MURRY, DECEASED NO. 59SPR-17-14 NOTICE Last known address of

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decedent: 165 Cypress Street, DeValls Bluff, Arkansas 72041 Date of Death: April 8, 2017 The undersigned was appointed personal representative of the estate of the above-named decedent on the 18th day of January, 2019.

All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate.

This notice first published the _____ day of ______________, 2019.

Jacqueline D. Dodson, Personal Representative Prepared by: HYDEN, MIRON & FOSTER, PLLC Shaneen K. Sloan 200 Louisiana Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501) 376-8222 firm Arkansas Bar # 2001091 shaneen.sloan@hmflaw. net Attorney for the Personal Representative

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The end of all nonsense and other practical jokes...

by Dr. James L. Snyd der

"Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before," (Philippians 3:13) 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 Evening Worship: 6:00 PM

When it comes to practical jokes, Yours Truly is always on the ready. Throughout my earthly passage, I have perpetuated my share of practical jokes. I will not enumerate them here, the simple reason being, I might want to bring one out of retirement.

I must say that most practical jokes are neither practical nor funny. However, I operate on the biblical premise, "A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones" (Proverbs 17:22).

With the high cost of medicine these days, I will take a merry heart every time.

Just call me Dr. Merry Heart, and I will dispense some good medicine to everybody who needs it.

Now, the practical joke I am thinking of has to do with New Year's Resolutions. I always look forward to the last week in January for this very reason. For the first several weeks of January, I am nervous and sweating over those lousy New Year's Resolutions I am forced to make. Pardon my French.

Somewhere there is someone laughing at all of those stupid enough to make New Year's Resolutions. It is probably the quintessen-

tial practical joke played on all humanity. Is there a culture anywhere in our world today that does not fall for this practical joke? If there is, I want to move there.

The first week in January is probably the worst week when it comes to these New Year's Resolutions. They are fresh in our mind not to mention fresh on our lips. A New Year's Resolution would not be so bad if nobody knew that we made one. The problem comes when somebody knows what our resolution is and constantly reminds us, "How's your New Year's Resolutions coming along?"

For most of us, it is a formula for lying. Of course, I blame my friends who are tempting me into this pattern of lying. If they would forget my resolutions as easily as I do, there would be peace on earth good will to men.

Nevertheless, during the first week, I entertain high intentions about my resolutions. And like the thoughtchallenged beggar that I am, I boast to everybody about the high quality resolutions I have put in force for the coming year. All this in an effort to improve my standing among my peers.

Most of my peers are stand-

ing in high water themselves. My objective is to make them think that I am a progressive, forward thinking, highbrow person of the future. I cannot control what they think, but I can help them along the thinking process concerning myself.

The second week of January is a high water mark for these New Year's Resolutions. It is during this week that I begin to have suspicions about the legitimacy of my resolutions. The first week they look wonderful, but the second week the rose begins fading and I begin to see what I have strapped myself with for the coming year. Then, just when my confidence is beginning to shake, a friend of mine will ask, "How's your New Year's Resolutions coming along?"

On Facebook, they have a process called "defriending."

I must find out how that works. I have a list of friends I would like to "defriend," at least until my New Year's Resolutions have faded into the distant past of forgetfulness. The next person that asks me about my New Year's Resolutions will be added to that infamous list.

Then the third week of January comes around. It is at this time I begin to see that my New Year's Resolutions were made by a fool. There is no fool quite like the one in your bathroom mirror. By now, I find there is absolutely no way those resolutions will be kept by me. If only I could sell my resolutions on eBay, I might make out pretty good, because on paper they look terrific.

At this stage of the month, the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage says to me, "How's your New Year's Resolutions coming along?" She always says it with a silly little smirk on her face. She knows that the boast of January 1 loses its luster by January 21. After all, she has 46 years, this coming summer, of experience with my New Year's Resolutions.

It is the fourth week of January I am most interested in. To go through the first three weeks of January is rather painful but by the time the last week comes around everything is forgotten.

Not only have I forgotten my resolutions, but everybody around me has forgotten them as well. At least they have given up asking

me about those resolutions.

I take what I get and am thankful. Some may have heard about my defriending policy.

The thing most troubling is, I never learn my lesson.

Next year it will be the very same thing, and consequently, the same outcome.

There is something to forgetting the past. I find it interesting that the things we need to forget are the very things we remember, and the things we should remember are the ones we usually forget.

The apostle Paul understood this very thing.

"Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before," (Philippians 3:13).

The best resolution has to do with my relationship with God. And that is no practical joke.

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 352-687-4240 or e-mail jamessnyder2@att.net. The church web site is www.whatafellowship.com.

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