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Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Eagle Eye team places 7th of 45 teams in state

Thursday March 14 Hazen Masonic Meeting Lodge Hall 7:30p.m.

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

Thursday March 14-16 Hornet Baseball @ White County Central Tournament 4:30p.m.

Sunday March 17 St. Patrick’s Day Tuesday March 19 PC Master Gardeners Meeting 6:00p.m.-7:00p.m.

BancorpSouth The White River Irrigation District Board of Directors meeting 9:30 a.m.

207 East Front Street, Hazen, AR

The Eagle Eye archery team (l to r) seated: Jurnee Washington, Brady Holder, Calleigh Skarda, Adysen Johnston, Lula Mae Thompson, Brooklyn Smith, Coach Francine Dickson; and standing: Ben Kearby, Rodney Dobbins, Bradley Hagar, Noah Hubbard, Cache Flanagan, Hayden Brown, Walker Harris, Jakin Cox, Oakley Davenport, Landon Dobbins,Jack Kearby, and Coach Paul Dickson.

by Francine Dickson The Des Arc Eagle Eyes have done it again! On Friday, March 1st, the archery team competed at the State Archery Championship in Hot Springs. With a score of 3,136, the Eagle Eyes placed 7th out of the top 45 teams in the state.

Des Arc has had a team for the past 4 years and have made it to the state championship every year.

They compete in the middle school division which consists of grades 6-8th.

Francine and Paul Dickson have coached the team each year.

Not only did the team perform well, but two individuals of the team

took the top honors in the state. Adysen Johnston was the #1 archer in the middle school female division. Adysen shot a 290/300 and competed against 289 female archers in the state.

Adysen is in the 7th grade in Des Arc Schools and is the daughter of Jack and Tania Johnston.

Adysen's grandparents are Greg and BJ Johnston of Hazen and Frank and Becky Tallent of Des Arc. Cache Flanagan captured the #1 middle school male award in the state. Cache shot a 289/300 and competed against the top 354 male archers in the state.

Cache is also in the 7th grade. He is the son of

Monday March 25 Hornet Baseball VS Magnet Cove 4:30 p.m.

Hazen Field Tuesday March 26 Hazen School Board Meeting 6:00p.m.-7:00p.m.

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is the grandson of Jimmy Flanagan, Sr. and

Charlotte and Leonard Baugh.

Top middle school winners in the state: Coach Paul Dickson, Adysen Johnston, Cache Flanagan, and Coach Francine Dickson.

Spring break at museum When school’s out – State Parks are in! Family-friendly Spring Break activities are scheduled each day March 16 – 24 at Lower White River Museum State Park in Des Arc: Saturday, March 16 @ 11 a.m.: Kick off Spring Break with historic toys and games 2 p.m.: Step back in time as you make corn husk dolls Sunday, March 17 @ 2

Wednesday March 20 Friendship Luncheon DeValls Bluff Methodist Church 11:30a.m.-2:00p.m.

Thursday March 21 Hazen City Council Meeting City Hall 6:00p.m.-7:00p.m.

Jimmy Flanagan, Jr. and Christy Higgason. Cache

p.m.: Make and enjoy your own butter Wednesday, March 20 @ 2 p.m.: Learn to write with a quill feather pen Thursday, March 21 @ 2 p.m.: Try your hand at knitting without needles Friday, March 22 @ 2 p.m.: Create designs by curling paper strips with paper quilling Saturday, March 23 @ 11 a.m.: Have fun with chores

as you learn about wash day.

2 p.m.: Learn about river travel as you make a wooden paddleboat.

Sunday, March 24 @ 2 p.m.: Discover the hardships of war through Civil War uniforms For more information, contact the museum at: (870) 256-3711 or lowerwhiterivermuseum@arkansas.c om.

HHS students visit St. Jude’s hospital Twenty eight students raised $4844 to support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and its mission of finding cures and saving children battling cancer and other deadly diseases.

“We have been blessed with students and wonderful donors each year that want to help the children at St. Jude,” said Earlene Tenison, Coordinator for HHS Math-a-Thon. “The teachers every year also offer some great incentives to

the students and encourage them to participate.

We couldn’t do it without these great teachers and students!”

“We are so proud and thankful for our community that has always given freely to this cause.

If you watch the news, you see a lot of hate flowing, but here in Hazen, we see a lot of love flowing,” Tenison said.

She thanks Hazen High School for making this 2019 fundraising year a success.

Clean up begins...

The Grand Prairie area was hit by high winds on Saturday morning, March 9, leaving residents to clean up after the storms passed. This picture was taken east of Tollville.

Prairie County Election Board elects officers Prairie County Election Commission met on Monday, February 25, 2019 for an organizational meeting to elect officers to serve until 2021.

Rita Dobson was elected as Chairman of the Commission, which will continue to have Stan Ferguson and Harvey Jo Sanner as members.

Chairperson Dobson who has served on the Prairie County Election Commission since 2002, was elected as Chairperson in 2015.

Stan Ferguson has served since 2015 as the third member representing the Republican Party along with Ms. Dobson.

Harvey Joe Sanner has served on the Commission since 2006 as the Democratic Member and is the former Chairman of the Prairie County Election Commission.

Prairie County Election Commission works hand and hand with Gaylon Hale Prairie County Clerk with regards to Election affairs.

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Elbert Lawrence Schafer Elbert Lawrence Schafer, 83, of Carlisle, peacefully passed away on March 2, 2019.

He was born June 16, 1935 to Ben and L o i s Jackson Schafer of Carlisle.

He is survived by his wife, Nell S. Schafer married 53 years; son, John Schafer of Sherwood; his daughters, Tammy Snider of Hot Springs, Brenda (Roger) McCallie, Kathy (Ronnie) Byrd of Carlisle; six grandchildren, Jessica McCallie, Lana (Tanner) Ball, Dylan, Emily, and Gracien Byrd and Colton Adams. Siblings; Melvin (Judy) Schafer and Thelma Munnerlyn. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Edward Schafer and Albert Schafer and great granddaughter, Sunni Leigh Ball.

Elbert was born and raised in Carlisle and graduated from Carlisle High School. Elbert then enrolled in the military serving in the United States Army.

After which, he chose to follow in family and farming became his profession.

He deeply loved his family and was adored by the ones that called him husband, daddy, father-inlaw, and papaw. He was an active member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. He will forever be remembered for his quick wit, compassion, and love for his family .

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Visitation was held from 6 to 7 P.M., Monday, March 4, 2019 at St. Rose Catholic Church in Carlisle followed by a prayer service at 7 p.m. in the church. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at 11:00 a.m, at St. Rose Catholic Church in Carlisle.

The family asks in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Arkansas Alzheimer’s Association, 201 Markham Center Drive, Little Rock, Ar. 72205.

Charles Edmund Bacon Charles Edmund Bacon, 92, of Little Rock died Sunday, March 3, 2019 at Hospice Home Care in L i t t l e Rock. Mr. Charles was born March 7, 1926 in Des Arc to Edmund a n d Louise (Judson) Bacon.

He was born again at age 9 and baptized at age 10 in the White River at Des Arc. He was ordained as a deacon on March 20, 1960 at First Baptist Church in Des Arc. Over the years he taught Sunday School from boys aged 6 to senior adults.

He was the church treasurer in three different churches, First Baptist Church in Des Arc, First Baptist Church in Berryville, and Valley View Baptist Church in Eureka Springs.

He served on the building committees of First Baptist Church in Des Arc and Berryville. After his move to Little Rock he became a member of Southern Heights Baptist Church in 2005. He was a member of Gideons International from 1979 to present. Mr. Charles served his country in the Navy during WWII aboard the U. S. Snowball. He earned his BA in Business Administration from Maryville College in 1950 and his Masters in Counseling at The University of Mississippi in 1959.

He taught school for eight years and was high school counselor for 23 years at Des Arc and Berryville. His community service included Lions Club, Chamber of Commerce, Tourist Center Receptionist, City Planning Board, Hospital Auxiliary, and Carroll County Retired Teachers

Association. There was a Memorial Service held in Little Rock at Presbyterian Village Chapel on Thursday March 7, 2019 at 10:00 AM with Dr. David Moore and Dr. Melvin York officiating. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 2:00 PM in Des Arc at First Baptist Church with burial in Lakeside Cemetery with Dr. Melvin York officiating. www.garthfuneralhome.c om.

Pamela Kay Hatfield Foot Pamela Kay Hatfield Foot, 65, of North Little R o c k passed a w a y Saturday, March 9, 2019, at her home.

P a m was born March 19, 1953, in Stuttgart to Hubert and Lucille Duncan Hatfield who preceded her in death. She was a graduate of Hazen High School and was a dental assistant majority of her life. She was a member of Little Rock First Baptist Church where she was involved in Ladies Bible Study. She was also involved in Bible Study Fellowship. She was a Master Gardener and she loved the Lord, gardening, music and her grandchildren.

Survivors are her husband, Stephen D. Foot; two daughters, Shannon Steinmetz-Levey of Hazen (Mike Levey of Conway) and Dawn Rone (Micah) of Portageville, Mo.; one brother, Hubert Hatfield Jr. (Pam) of Benton, Miss.; three sisters, Vickie Kennon of Doniphan, Mo., Jane Smith (Ralph) of Hazen and Terri Chapman (Lane) of Beebe; and four grandchildren, Zach Steinmetz (Mialee) of Stuttgart, Connor Levey of Conway, Drake Levey of Hazen and Ella Rone of Portageville.

Funeral services, officiated by Bro. Gregg Greenway, are 2 p.m.

Friday at Southside Baptist Church.

Visitation is 6-8 p.m.

Thursday at Turpin Funeral Home.

Her family requests memorials to Ladies Bible Study or Immerse AR, c/o Little Rock First Baptist Church, 62 Pleasant Valley Dr., Little Rock, Ark. 72212.

Please go to www.turpinco.com to sign the online guestbook.

Prairie County Sheriff’s Report As of Tuesday, March 5, the Prairie County Sheriff's Department (PCSD) currently has 34 individuals in custody on both felony and/or misdemeanor charges at the Prairie County Detention Center, located in Des Arc. Recent arrests by PCSD (does not include Des Arc Police Department or Hazen Police Department arrests) include: Allie Whittaker was a arrested on a probation revocation, which is a felony offense; Ladell Purnell was arrested on a contempt of court - failure to comply failure to appear and driving on a suspended driving license; and Christopher Worley was arrested on a misdemeanor failure to pay child support charge.

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) 2564137, which is answered 24 hours a day, seven days of the week. Residents can also email the sheriff at rick.hickman@prairiecoun-

tysheriff.org.

Keep up to date with the Prairie County Sheriff's Department by following the department on F a c e b o o k : www.facebook.com/prairiec ountysheriffdept.

UMC women show their artwork. They are (pictured l to r) seated: Margie Speight, Camilla Ferguson, Jewel Ashmore, and Debbye Harrison; (standing) Darlene Finch, Stacy Ashmore, Alice Finch, Rhonda Wrigley, Savannah and Randi Youngblood and Julie Wrigley.

Hickory Plains UMC women attend Heber Springs retreat Ladies of the Hickory Plains United Methodist Church along with ladies from the community enjoyed a three day retreat at The Rose, a historic home in Heber Springs.

Dana Davin-Ward, an author, spoke to group and signed copies of her book Living Isaiah 30:18.

She also told about the Harbor Home, a home for women with children who are fighting addiction.

The home is totally nonprofit, spiritual and located in Conway.

Each lady painted a board with a Pennsylvania Dutch quilt pattern as a souvenir of the retreat. On Sunday as the ladies were preparing the leave, they received a special send-off, an hour of beautiful snowfall with the mountains in the background.

The Hickory Plains United Methodist Women are pictured here on the staircase during their retreat.

They are (to the left rail): Debbye Harrison and Betty Covington; and (from the top of the stairs) Randi Youngblood, Savannah Youngblood, Leslie Speight, Darlene and Alice Finch, Stacy Ashmore, Margie Speight, Camilla Ferguson, Julie Wrigley, Jewel Ashmore and Debora Carpenter.

Registration for Spring Walk Across Arkansas now open

By Mary Hightower U of A System Division of Agriculture Can eight weeks change your life and improve your health? Taking part in Walk Across Arkansas might just do that, say organizers of the statewide public health initiative.

Registration for the spring edition of Walk Across Arkansas began March 11. The eight weeks of Walk Across Arkansas begins March 25. Registration and other information may be found at www.walk.uaex.edu; or contact your county extension office.

“We’ve had past participants tell us that getting in the habit of walking or taking part in other fitness activities during that eight weeks did change their lives,” said Addie Wilson, extension program associate-health for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.

“Many of our participants said they had more energy, slept better, strengthened their relationships, lost weight and/or inches, improved their blood pressure, improved their blood

Slovak Lutheran Cemetery Donations In memory of Irene Elam: Marilyn Cox Geneva Chlapecka Catherine Bednar Mr. & Mrs. Don Vaught Mr. &Mrs. Steve Chlapecka, Jr. Upkeep: Marilyn Cox Mail donations to Steve Chlapecka, Jr, P. O. Box 224, Hazen, AR. 72064

panels, and controlled their stress.”

Last year, Walk Across Arkansas participants logged more than 1.2 million minutes of exercise time. Wilson said that equated to a healthcare cost savings of $30,356.

While participants don’t actually walk across the state, participants come from all over Arkansas.

Walkers can sign up to log their minutes of activity as individuals or be a part of a team of two to 10 members. The teams compete to compile more minutes than any other.

The program has an online leader board so participants can see how they’re doing compared to other teams and individuals, counties and districts.

“Most participants in our program choose to

walk, but you may do any type of physical activity it increases your heart rate or you break a sweat for at least 10 consecutive minutes,” Wilson said.

“Youth are also becoming involved in school classrooms and are able to register with their teacher as the captain,” she said.

“Most of our participants enjoy the camaraderie they share with team members,” Wilson said.

Participants can also sign up for weekly newsletters throughout the program.

To learn more about this and other health initiatives offered by the Cooperative Extension Service, contact your county office or visit www.uaex.edu.

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Biscoe EHC learns about pain relief

by Mitzi Osborne Nine members of the Biscoe Extension Homemakers Club (EHC) assembled in the First Baptist Fellowship Hall in Biscoe on February 18, 2019, for the monthly meeting. Those attending were: Juanita Hutchinson, Mitzi Osborne, Rita Farris, Debbie Priest, Bernadette Mosby, Ardie Yates, Gladys Tucker, Barbara Williams, and June Cox. One hundred and seven volunteer hours were reported. President Mitzi Osborne opened the meeting at 10:30 am. Juanita Hutchison gave the inspiration based on Jeremiah

The ladies saw a demonstration of exercises that relieve pain without drugs.

29:13 “Be Glad” by Helen Steiner Rice. She also read a humorous article “Old Folks are Valuable People.”

Following was the business portion of the meeting. No minutes were read as the secretary was absent. The financial report was presented and filed for audit.

As there was no unfinished business, new business was discussed. *Decided on the recipient of the March LOVE box *Members voted to participate in Adopt A Pet Owner as a onetime project. *Leader Training Tuesday, February 26 at the DVB Courthouse at 1:00 pm. Biscoe EHC member Janice Corpier will teach the creative skill lesson. *AEHC Workshop

‘Learn, Laugh, and Live Well’ in Ferndale at the 4H Center is Wednesday, March 6. A carpool will leave the gazebo at Hazen by 7:15 am. *Board Meeting Tuesday, March 26 at 10:00 am at the DeValls Bluff Courthouse. Plans will be finalized for the County EHC Spring Council meeting. *Free Chair Yoga Class, February 25 at 10:30 am at the Hazen Senior Health and Wellness Center.

These are stretching and strengthening exercises designed to reduce stress. *AEHC will be host the 21 st annual conference of NVON (National Volunteer Outreach Network) on July 23-25, 2019, at the Holiday Inn at Springdale. The theme

is ‘Today’s Woman Striving to Strengthen Her Community.’

Registration deadline is June 17. Contact Shea Wilson, Extension agent at 870-998-2614. *Community Service Project- ‘Sharing Our Blessings’: Contribution to the Biscoe Cemetery Bernadette Mosby shared about a solution to loosening a lid stuck inside a bowl. She called the Prairie County Extension Office to ask for advice. A method to get it unstuck was suggested. After some time—it popped loose. Her antique bowl was saved!

Debby Priest led an informative program, ‘Aches and Pains: Finding Relief Using Non-Drug Methods.’ She discussed different methods and demonstrated some exercises to help with pain. She shared a handout with more exercises to try.

The birthday for February: Gladys Tucker.

Rita Farris won the door prize. Mitzi Osborne delivered the February Love box later that afternoon.

Biscoe EHC meets the second Monday of each month. Visitors/new members are welcome. For further information, contact Mitzi Osborne at 870-7347010.

Arkansas Democrat-G Gazette to go all digital and distribute Ipads locally The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, one of the few or possibly the only statewide newspaper in the United States, will cease to deliver print editions of their paper on Mondays through Saturdays beginning in May in the Grand Prairie area. The Sunday print edition will still be available to subscribers who wish to have it delivered.

Representatives of the Arkansas DemocratGazette will be in Hazen at the Community Center on Wednesday, March 13 through Friday, March 15 to help subscribers with the transition. Subscribers have been sent letters to inform them of the

change, and to allow them the option of still receiving the print edition on Sundays.

The paper is published

by WEHCO Media Inc., which has been owned by the Hussman family since 1974. The company states in a letter to subscribers that “the future of newspapers and journalism is digital” and that “there are inescapable economic advantages to digital delivery that we must adopt so that we can remain a viable source of high quality news.”

The Democrat-Gazette is offering continuing subscribers an Ipad, at no cost, to use to access the daily issues online.

The Ipads will must be

returned to the company if the subscription is cancelled.

Subscribers will have to have internet access to see the paper online. The digital editions of the newspaper will also be available via internet on desktop and laptop computers and smart phones.

The digital edition of the paper will look like the printed edition with additional pages for stock quotes, sports scores, and other content that is being expanded.

Articles can be shared and the type can be enlarged.

In addition, “the electronic replica edition can verbally read” so that subscribers can listen to the articles.

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Kerr, McClelland to exchange vows Mr. and Mrs. Parker Kerr of Hazen are proud to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Lyndi Michelle Kerr to Logan Robert McClelland.

Michelle is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Granville Richmond, Mrs. Elizabeth Kerr of Des Arc and the late Mr. Francis Parker Kerr, Sr. Michelle is a 2010 graduate of Hazen High School and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences from the University of Central Arkansas in 2014. She continued her education at UCA by receiving her Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy in 2017. She is currently employed as a physical therapist for Kids Unlimited Learning Academy in Searcy, AR. Logan is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul McClelland of Beebe. He is the grand-

son of the late Mr. Charles and Nina Pearl (Peggy) Gillespie, Mrs. Ann McClelland of Marion and the late Mr. Robert (Dolly) McClelland. Logan is a 2010 graduate of Beebe High School. He received his Technical Certificate in Computerized Machining Technology and Certificate of Proficiency in Welding Technology from Arkansas State University in Beebe, AR. Logan is the owner of Logan Machine Tools & Supply, Inc. which provides metal fabrication and machine services nationwide. His home office is located in McRae, AR. The couple will exchange vows on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Goodwin Manor in Little Rock, AR. Following a honeymoon to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, they will reside in Beebe, AR.

HHS Quizbowl team takes 1st

The Hazen Sr. Quiz bowl team won first place on Saturday, March 9, at the regional quiz bowl tournament. Hazen will compete at state on April 13th.

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Ethan Whitworth, Ross Harper, Ross Seidenschwarz, Kade Perry, Austyn Booth-scorekeeper, Jackson Shelman, Carter Mealler, Gunnar Lott, and Nick Owens

U of A students named to 2018 fall honors lists FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Several local students received top academic honors at the University of Arkansas for the fall 2018 semester. The students named to the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences Chancellor’s list are: Maya Fallows from DeValls Bluff, a freshman studying English, who earned a 4.0 grade point average during the semester; Samuel Harper from Hazen, a senior studying political science, who earned a 4.0 grade point average during the semester; and Paige Seidenschwarz from Ulm, a junior study-

ing journalism, who earned a 4.0 grade point average during the semester.

Gracen Felty from Hazen, a junior studying nursing, earned a grade point average between 3.75 and 4.0 during the fall 2018 semester and was named to the Dean’s List of the College of Education and Health Professions Students with a 4.0 GPA qualify for the Chancellor’s list, and students with averages between 4.0 and 3.75 are named to the Dean’s list.

All students on the Chancellor’s list are also automatically on their college’s Dean’s list.

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Hazen kindergartens celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday

Casondra Sims’ class: Beckett Adams, Gabby Ballard, Kinlee Boothe, Keiana Cain, Layne Cooper, Gabe Cortez, Owen Farris Lily Lisko, James McDaniel, Cooper McElroy, Cam Seely, Wyatt Tiner, Evan Travis, Slayden Whiteside, McKenzi Turner, and Jordyn Weaver.

Tamara’ Griffith’s class: Vince King, Cody Jones, Dierks Calvert, Leven Raney, Maverick Aldridge, Jaicee Dolphin, Keagan Swanigan, Brayden Tenorio, McKinley Owens, Layne Perritt, Kha’Loni Stewart, Ava Crosby, and Kyrie Metcalf.

Lisa Martin’s class: Kaman Bonds, Jackson Munnerlyn, River Clifton, Alex Thacker, Olivia Edge, Bella Raper, Levi Carroll, Jayli Penn, Lane Petty, Silas Clark, Kennedy Raper, Cashe Skarda, Madox Beatty, and Jaycee Thomas.

The kindergarten classes at Hazen Elementary School celebrated the 115th birthday of Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, by having a reading day focused around his popular

Triple Trophy deer award still available

books.

Chris Weems, a member of the Prairie County Retired Teachers’ Association, read to the three classes from some of Seuss’ 60 published books.

Dr. Seuss was born on March 2, 1904, and died

on September 14, 1991, at the age of 87, but the love of his books like “The Cat in the Hat” has continued.

More than 600 million copies of his books have been sold, and they have been published in 20 different languages.

Deer season may be winding down, but there’s still a reward for those lucky and skilled enough to hit the trifecta of deer hunting. Applications for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Triple Trophy Award may be submitted online by April 10, 2019.

Hunters who qualify for the Triple Trophy Award must, within a single deer season, take at least one deer by each of the three legal hunting methods – modern firearms, muzzleloading rifle or pistol, and archery/crossbow tackle.

Qualifying hunters receive certificates suitable for framing and a patch to place on their hunting vest or jacket.

The program began in the mid-1980s to encourage primitive weapons hunting. It was intended to accomplish two things – to increase the harvest of antlerless deer, and to spread out hunting pressure and reduce crowding during modern gun season.

Applications are available from the AGFC, 501-2236351, or online at www.agfc.com/tripletrophy.

Mid-D Delta Health Systems Inc. (MDHS) is seeking an Executive Director.

Mid Delta Health Systems, Inc. is a private, not-ffor-p profit, community based, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) located in Clarendon, AR serving a five county area in east central Arkansas.

MDHS is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity to lead a stable and innovative health center that has been in existence for over thirty years.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION Master’s degree in healthcare or a business related field or BS/BA degree with five years’ experience in Health Care Administration.

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter of introduction and resume to: admin@mid-d delta.org Applicant qualification information is available on our website at www.mid-d delta.org.

Applications will be accepted through April 30, 2019.

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CITY OF DES ARC RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS.ACCEPTING BIDS. (3-6-19 2tc) _________________ The City of Des Arc is accepting bids for mowing

the Tom Roe Riverfront Park area for the 2019 mowing season. Mowing will begin during the month of April, 2019 and will end when the City determines that mowing is no longer needed.

Anyone, who wants to bid on this contract, may check with Jerry Greenwood, at 870-2565408, to find out the exact areas to be mowed.

Sealed bids may be mailed to Mayor’s Office, P. O. Box 389, Des Arc, AR 72040 or brought by the Mayor’s office at 107 So. Third St., Des Arc, AR by 12:00 Noon on March 19, 2019. Mark your envelope “Bid on Park Mowing”. Opening of bids will be at the regular council meeting the evening of March 19, 2019 which starts at 6:00 P.M. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

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Carlisle residents treated to Lion’s Club pancake dinner

The Carlisle Lions Club held their annual Pancake Supper and Auction on Tuesday, March 5.

The event raised more than $6,000 through live auction, silent auction and ticket sales.

More than 250 people attended the annual event which has been going since the mid 1950s.

Funds raised at the auction go to support fighting worldwide blindness and diabetes.

Hazen High 10th grade auction raises money for class

The Hazen High School 10th grade class held its annual dinner and auction fundraiser on Tuesday, March 5, at the Hazen Community Center.

Chuck Seidenschwartz served as the auctioneer for the evening, which had a live auction as well as a silent auction.

Attendees were treated to a hamburger or chicken sandwich with sides that included small fried pies with various fillings.

The live auction netted almost $7000, and the class also had a silent auction and a raffle on a Hazen Hornet basket in addition to the ticket sales for the dinner.

The proceeds from the event will go toward paying for the prom and graduation.

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