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Community Events Calendar Thursday March 28 Commodities distrubution Hazen Methodist Church 10:00a.m.12:00p.m. Bigo Hazen Public Library 11:00a.m.12:00p.m. GFWC Elsie McCain Club Meeting 6:00p.m. Murry’s Restaurant Hornet Baseball VS Quitman Baseball Field 4:30 p.m. Friday March 29 Carlisle High School Marching Band Hamburger & Hot Dog Fundraiser 5:00p.m.- 7:00p.m.
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Des Arc council addresses fire department needs and Baseball Association contract by Lisa Mills At the March 19th City Council meeting, Fire Chief Don Harvey addressed the council with several items. Attending the meeting were Mayor Jim Garth, Treasurer/Recorder Christina Knupp and Aldermen Anna Beth Fisher, Ray McVay, Carol King, Welton Robinson and Rodney Adams. The first item Harvey addressed was the amount the city pays firemen per call. Harvey said “It has been 26 years since there has been a pay increase. Currently the pay per call is $10.” He said that he has checked with other area Fire Departments and the pay ranged from $5.00 per hour to $20 per call. “We are not in this for pay but we put in a lot of hard work training, practicing and preparing for various emergency situations and serving the citizens.” Harvey stated that Des Arc’s fire rating of “5” is due to all the work the firemen do. Alderman Anna Beth Fisher asked Harvey “What do you recommend for the pay?” Harvey stated that he felt the council should make a recommendation based on the city’s budget. Fireman Leon Moon stat-
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Firechief Don Harvey addresses the concerns he has concerning his department. ed “Like Don said we are are two new members tax?” Mayor Garth said not in this for the money who are working out “We will need to redo the but we have to get great but we need more. sales tax percentages to younger people interested Alderman Fisher recom- various departments so in being on the Fire mended the city increase we need to have a work Department and in gener- the firemen’s pay to $20 meeting to figure it out al the younger people just per call. A motion was and table the discussion don’t have the same passed to implement the until the April meeting.” The next item Chief Fisher then mindset as us older ones increase.” Mayor Garth Harvey addressed was a and more pay would be asked an incentive to recruit where the money will new truck. Harvey said come from. Garth stated “it is time to start thinkmore people.” Moon stated that there “they are paid from the ing about buying a new general fund but since Fire truck. The estimatcost would be there is no income for the ed general fund we will have $400,000. Oak Prairie to figure out where we wants to buy our old can take the money truck but will have to pay 1/2 one year and the from.” Alderman Carol King other 1/2 the next year.” Harvey is also conasked “What options do we have?” Alderman cerned about emergency Fisher asked “Can it disasters such as tornacome from the city sales does. Chief Harvey pre-
sented the council with a letter that he asked to be sent out with city and North Grand Prairie water bills. The letter asked that all residents with storm shelters let the city know where the shelters are located. He said “This will give us a list of places we need to check for people in the event of an emergency situation like a tornado. The list would be given to the Fire Department, Police Department, Ambulance Service and all First Responders.” Mayor Garth agreed this was a great idea and said the letters would be sent out. Mayor Garth thanked Harvey and Moon for their 38 years of service and the Fire Department for all their hard work. Kourtney McIntosh, Secretary of the Baseball Association, addressed the council concerning the new contract between the city and the Baseball Association. She stated “We looked at contracts from several area ball associations and had our attorney draw up the contract based on those.” Mayor Garth said he had looked at the contract and was satisfied with everything except item #4 that the association has the right to sublease the premises. He asked that the words “with approval from the city” be added. McIntosh said that was no problem. Garth said the city attorney had read the contract and said it was fine. A motion was passed to approve the contract with the change. (Continued on p. 3)
Carlisle City Council hears about federal mosquito plan by Debbye Harrison Kourtney McIntosh presents a proposed contract between the city and the Baseball Association.
PC Quorum Court has light agenda Judge Mike Skarda reported that the county road department has been laying pipe and putting gravel on roads despite the continuing rain at the March 12 meeting of the Prairie County Quorum Court. Justices Rick Stallings, Ronnie Eans, Gary King, doyle Sullins, Dennis Tipton, Levi Childress, Judy Hinson, Lawrence Holloway, and Bobby Willeford were present at the meeting. Skarda also told the board that the rain has caused some roads to wash out, especially in those places where drainage pipes from local fields empty into the ditches along the roads. He asked if the county could require T-pipes or shields for those field pipes. County attorney Tim Isaac said that he would look into that possibility. Skarda also reported that his office is still working to determine what the repair costs to the courthouses will be. The county will have to hire an architect to look at the DeValls Bluff courthouse to assess what repairs need to be made, but the repairs on the Des Arc courthouse will be relatively simple. The justices were told that the state 911 House Bill 1564, if passed would
double the tax rate on cell phones to fund state 911 improvements. This would be an increase the present tax of 65 cents to $1.25. Skarda also said that Governor Asa Hutchinson is expected to alot $18 million dollars for the counties in the state. In the Sheriff’s report, the court was told that the county has fewer federal prisoners because of the government shutdown, and that Hazen would now like to be involved in the work release cleanup program. The county will look into passing an ordinance to include Hazen. An ordinance was passed to adjust the 2018 budget after suspending the rules and reading the budget three times. The assessor reported that the property assessments were ongoing. Justice Eans asked if there were any grants available to get weather warning signals out in the rural portions of the county. He said that both Biscoe and Ulm need such a system. Justice Stallings said that people can register their phones with the Sheriff’s Department to receive warnings. No other business was discussed, and the meeting was adjourned.
The Carlisle City Council learned good news from the “Mosquito Summit” held last month in Lonoke. Official from the cities and counties of the Grand Prairie learned of a coordinated federal effort to eradicate or control mosquitoes across the countryside. Through the U. S. Air Force, local governments can receive aid to help pay for broad range spraying for mosquitoes. The spraying will be done by C130s at an altitude of 150 ft. twice a year. This program is used around the country especially in areas hit by hurricanes. Application is only done twice a year in order to avoid competition with local aerial applicators. The flights can be cancelled in case of deploy-
ment to a war zone or need for disaster application. The program will not be available until 2020 and no one knows, as yet, what the cost would be. This program is being used in other parts of the country and enables the use of top quality chemicals. The Council voted to rent the house formerly occupied by Hal Welch to Billy Bennett for a real estate office. The rent will be $500 a month with a year’s contract. Mr. Bennett will be responsible for any upgrades. Larry Pasley and Gaines Young were re-appointed to the Airport Commission for another five year term. Ronnie Ashmore, Parks and Recreation Director, announced that nearly 200 youth have signed up for the baseball/softball
teams. Extensive work is in progress on both baseball fields including new bases and netting on the batter’s cage at the field in town. Rule changes for teams on the city field have mandated new bases and baseline work. Plans are underway for City Spring Clean-up May 6-10, 2019. One change will be asking citizens to take their items to extra dumpsters at the City Water Tank. Arrangements are being made for those who will not be able to get them from the curb to the dumpsters. Those attending were W. H. Kittler, Anne Anderson, Mike Walker, Todd Turner, Larry Flynn and Mike Stuart, attorney; Ray Glover, mayor; and Angelia James, Administrative Assistant.
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John Charles Haygood John Charles “Chuck” Haygood, 63 of Hazen, beloved Daddy, Big Dad, Chuckie, Papa & Uncle passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 21, 2019. He was born November 8, 1955 to J.R. and Ada Haygood of Hazen. Chuck was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy and parents, J.R. and Ada. He is survived by his children, Brooke (Justin) Haygood Gantt of Highlandville, Missouri, John Riley (Andrea) Haygood of Lonoke, Laura (Jake) Madden Holmes, and Eli Irby of Hazen. He leaves behind seven adored grandchildren, Harmony, Audrey, River, Sterling, Jebadiah, Nathaniel, and Naomi. He is also survived by two sisters, Carolyn (Edward) Beam of Hazen and Claire Schafer of Little Rock, many nieces, nephews, and countless friends. Chuck was a lifelong member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. He served Hazen and surrounding areas as a volunteer Fireman for nearly 30 years. Chuck made his living as a plumber, but his real joy was found outdoors, hunting and fishing. He enjoyed supporting Hazen Hornet athletics and the Prairie County Fair. Visitation was at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M., Sunday, March 24, 2019. Funeral services were at Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Hazen at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, March 25, 2019. Burial was in the Center Point Cemetery.
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Betty Sue Burns Betty Sue Burns, 83, left us on March 19, 2019, with her family by her side in Des A r c , Arkansas. Betty was born June 25, 1935, in her country farm home i n Wheatley, Arkansas to Oliver and Annie Hall. Betty graduated from Cotton Plant High School with honors. She was going to work in a Memphis bank when Nathan Thomas Bryant Sr. “Sonny” went to get her to be his wife and help him raise his family. She attended Foot Hills Vo Tech School in Searcy, Arkansas to be a bookkeeper so she could keep books for her husband’s farm. She was also a homemaker and a farm hand. She always worked extremely hard to take care of her family and to help do whatever work she could do on the farm – cotton picking, chopping weeds, picking up chunks, and running farm errands. Her husband, Nathan Bryant Sr. “Sonny” passed away unexpectedly June 8, 1976 in his home in Des Arc, Arkansas. Betty picked up the pieces and continued to be the matriarch for her family and she began to run the farming operations. She met Marvin Jay Burns in a Baptist Church in Brinkley, Arkansas where she was visiting with her Mother. She and Jay married on August 1, 1978 in the First Baptist Church of Des Arc, Arkansas. They were married for 40 years. They both served in the church and worked on the farm and were active in the Senior Citizens group. For years, they planned annual senior citizen trips to Branson. Betty was a member of the Eastern Star and also an active member of the First Baptist Church of Des Arc. She taught Sunday School for approximately 10 years. Her interests included reading, studying her Bible, sewing, and writing cute poetry. Betty is survived by her husband, Jay Burns of Des Arc, six children, 19 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and 1
Correction The Animal Control officer for DeValls Bluff is Andrew Sayger and his contact number is (870) 255-5278. The Herald apologizes for the mistake.
Legal Notice The following Public School Districts of Prairie County (Des Arc and Hazen) would like to inform parents that public school choice is available to your children in accordance with applicable Arkansas law and the rules and regulations approved by the Arkansas State Board of Education. Applications for a public school choice may be obtained at the Superintendent’s office in the school of your choice. The application must be completed and returned to the non-resident district or mailed postmarked by May 1st, 2019 to the nonresident superintendents’ office. For questions regarding school choice, please contact superintendent’s office at the school of your choice.
great-great-grand child. Her surviving children are Mary and Allen James of Bigelow, Arkansas; Ann and Dennis Dorsey of Little Rock, Arkansas; Nathan Thomas Jr. “Tommy” and Shannon Bryant of Des Arc, Arkansas; Ricky and Gina Burns of Bethlehem Road, Arkansas; Tammy and Johnny Ellis of Clarendon, Arkansas; and Jimmy and Diane Burns of Springdale, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Carmen Christine Bryant. Visitation was Thursday evening from 5 – 7 PM at Garth Funeral Home in Des Arc, Arkansas. Funeral services were Friday, March 22, 2019 at 2 PM at the First Baptist Church of Des Arc. Dr. Melvin York officiating. Immediately following the service, burial was at Lakeside Cemetery in Des Arc, Arkansas. Pallbearers were Farris Bryant, Jacob Ellis, Shane Ellis, Adam Ellis, Jason James, T. J. English. Honorary pallbearers were Herbert Allen James, Dennis D. Dorsey, Ricky Burns, Jimmy Burns, Johnny Ellis. In lieu of flowers please make donations to World Hunger, First Baptist Church, P O Box 578 Des Arc, AR 72040. www.garthfuneralhome.c om
itive trap shooter. A note from his daughters, our dad was someone people would say was their “Rock”. He wasn’t perfect but he always tried to right his wrongs. He was always there for his girls. When the going got tough, he would say “put your right foot in front of your left” and to “do the next indicated thing”. Most of all, our dad taught the world that “life is too important to be taken seriously” as Oscar Wilde would also agree. He knew how to cut up and laugh because those moments we share together is what life is all about. He’d want you all to have tears of laughter and joy in your eyes and to smile over the full life he lived. There will be a memorial service in memory of “Don” Donnie, Friday, March 29, 2019 at the Westbrook Funeral Home Chapel in Hazen, Arkansas located at 115 North Livermore Street, Hazen, Arkansas 72064. The gathering will start at 5:30 P.M. Please, in lieu of flowers, he would want you to donate to a cancer foundation or to the children at St. Jude’s who from the start leaned laughter over tears. He had love for you all.
William Donovan Dalmasso
Edward Smith, 69 of Hazen, died Thursday, March 14 at Baptist Health Medical Center in L i t t l e Rock. Edward was born August 8, 1949 in Hazen, Arkansas to Phillip Smith and Ruby Smith. He was one of eleven children born to this union. Edward was raised in Hazen and attended school at the Biscoe Public School. He was a 1968 graduate of Biscoe High School. He also went on to attended and graduate from Crowley’s Ridge Technical School in Forrest City, Arkansas, where he earned his certification in Paint and Auto Body Work. Growing up in Hazen, Edward and his family attended Prairie Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. He became a member at a very early age. He accepted his call into the ministry in 1985
William Donovan “Donnie” Dalmasso, 72, of Memphis, Tennessee, p a s s e d away on March 13, 2019. He was preceded in death by his pare n t s , Joseph Dalmasso and Doris Montgomery Dalmasso. He is survived by daughters, Jennifer Gale Dalmasso and Katie Ann Dalmasso, and brother, Joseph Paul Dalmasso. Don’s lifetime career was in the financial arena. In his early career, he was a successful bond trader, later a stock broker, and later in his career, a Senior Vice President at Morgan Stanley and financial advisor focusing on wealth management. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and a compet-
Edward Smith
Thank you Thank you to all my family and friends for the visits, cards, flowers and prayers during my time in the hospital and nursing home. It made the time of healing go by so much quicker. You are all in my prayers of thanksgiving. Thank you again, Frances Chudy
and started preaching the gospel soon afterwards. Over the years, he was fortunate enough to serve as the senior pastor of First Missionary Baptist Church in Brinkley for several years; senior pastor of Belle Grove Baptist Church in Lonoke for a couple of years, cofounder and senior pastor of Second Baptist Church in Carlisle Arkansas from 2006 until the present and later, and senior pastor of Mount Canaan Baptist Church in Carlisle from 2017 until 2019. He truly loved and enjoyed serving the Lord. Edward served for 32 years in the Arkansas Army National Guard, where he worked as a master mechanic before retiring and receiving and honorable discharge in 2003. His father, wife, two brother Perlis smith and Leotis Smith and a sister Edith Smith, all preceded Edward in death. Survivors are: his mother Ruby Smith-Mosby of Hazen , AR; his son Vince Smith of Hazen, AR; three daughters: Maria (Larry) Branch of Plano, TX; Tracy Smith of Little Rock, AR; and Brandy Hinson of North Little Rock, AR; twenty-one grandchildren, two great grandchildren; extended family members: Corey Walker of Jacksonville, AR; and Lawrence (Lauren) Walker of Little Rock, AR; Lanika McClinton and Christie McClinton, both of McKinley, TX; Stacey (Morgan) Smith of Jacksonville, AR; five brothers: Lindsey (Gireta) Smith, Jerry (Carol) Smith and Claudie Smith all of Hazen, AR; Derrick (Marcia) Smith of Conway, AR; and Darrell (Lisa) Smith of Dewitt, AR; two sisters: Ina
(Joseph) Harris of Kerr, AR and Sandra Smith of Hazen, AR; a sister in law Odessa Smith of Hazen, AR; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Visitation was held Friday evening March 22 from 6 until 8 PM at Mount Canaan Baptist Church, 317 N. Bankhead in Carlisle. Funeral service were held Saturday, March 23 at 10 AM at Gateway Fellowship International Church, 100 Alice Lane in Lonoke with Reverend Michael Dismuke officiating. Burial took place on Monday, March 25, at 11 AM at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock by Branscumb Johnson & Gilchrest Funeral Home of Brinkley (870) 7342772 email: branscumbfuneralhome1928@yahoo.co m & Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home. Pallbearers were: Larry Branch, Phillip Young, Garrick Terry, Earnest Terry, Quentin Smith, Leonard Smith, Terry Loudermilk and Jeremy Smith
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Hazen Study Club elects officers for new year by Gloria Strohl Hazen Study Club met at the BanCorp South Community room Monday night, March 18, at 6:30. Hostesses were Sherry Bullock and Marilyn Burroughs. Members were greeted with a very welcome breath of Spring. The banquet table was covered with stripes of yellow and green with yellow appointments. A stunning bouquet of orange poppies accented with yellow daisies and lavender delphinium served as the centerpiece. Bashful bunnies and playful ducklings holding an umbrella circled the flowers. Miniature watering cans held an assortment of chocolate candies for munching. Each place setting was marked with a miniature dark chocolate cake, a miniature pot of faux cactus and a miniature glitzy treasure box. These served as favors for the members. The Buffet table was covered with yellow. A grapevine wreath accented with greenery,
acclamation. Motion carried. Reta made the motion that Connie Swaim be elected to VicePresident by acclamation. Motion carried. Connie made the motion that Donna and Gloria be approved by acclamation to continue their current offices of Treasurer and Secretary, respectively. Motion carried. Reta made the motion that Marilyn Burroughs be reelected as Historian by acclamation. Motion carried. April’s meeting had
President Sherry Bullock and Historian Marilyn Burroughs. lavender delphiniums and a plaid green/lavender bow was centered above the table. A tablescape on one end of this table was comprised of a blue stone pitcher holding a bouquet of yellow tulips, black eyed susans, yellow lillies and blue bells; a ceramic cookie jar in the form of a brown bunny dressed in a blue jacket and holding two carrots; a terra cotta dish garden of live assorted succulants; and a garden plaque inscribed with “Welcome to my Garden” and sur-
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(C Continued from p.. 1)) Mayor Garth presented several other items of business. Two bids have been opened for mowing the Riverfront Park. Richards Lawnmowing Service bid $250 per mowing. Craig Treadwell bid $1000 per month. A motion was passed to accept the bid from Richards. One bid was opened for mowing the water tank area. Jessie Tackett bid $450 per month. A motion was passed to accept the bid. An Ordinance was introduced to wave competitive bidding in exceptional situations declaring an emergency and for other purposes. Alderman Carol King stated that she prefers accepting bids and didn’t understand the need for the ordinance. Mayor Garth said “When we need to purchase an item right away to replace something not working it is faster to get quotes and purchase the cheapest one rather than go through the bid process of advertising for bids, waiting for bids, opening bids then accepting the lowest bid. For example we currently need to purchase a front
loader with bucket for the cemetery because the one we have is not working and can’t be repaired.” King said she understood as long as quotes are presented on items that need to be purchased. The ordinance was passed. In other business, the council approved the purchase of a New Holland Workmaster front loader with bucket from Venture Equipment in Searcy at a total cost of $29,889.00 and appointed J. H. Barnes to a 5 year term on the Planning Commission. A motion was approved to advertise and accept bids to replace the pumping station on 6th Street. Bids will be opened at the April meeting. A motion was approved to sell a 1965 Fire Truck to Alton Petty for $1,000. Mayor Garth stated that for several years Bone Septic has paid the city to allow them to pump waste into the sewer pond. He said they are way behind on payment and recommended that the city cancel their contract. The suggestion was approved.
rounded with yellow and white daisies. The fabulous menu was Chicken Spectacular, Fluffy Pink Salad, Broccoli/ Cauliflower Salad, and Crescent Rolls. Dessert was 5 Layer Delight. Sherry Bullock gave the invocation and invited everyone to the Buffet. At 7:30 President Carolyn Marek called the meeting to order and led in the ‘Pledge of Allegiance’. Eight members answered roll call with “favorite Spring flower”. Gloria Strohl read the minutes and they were approved as read. Donna Coleman gave the Treasurer’s report. Carolyn Marek read and passed around a “Thank You” note from
Beverly Wood. Everyone commented about how much we miss her being at club. In “Old Business”, Reta Chlapecka stated she had submitted our ad for the Hazen Baseball program and received a note stating the ad signs are being redesigned. She explained the change in the signs to the club. In other old business, the Hazen Band award was discussed at length. It was decided that Donna Coleman would print the certificate and Gloria Strohl would present it. New Business consisted of Election of Officers. Gloria made the motion that Sherry Bullock be elected to President by
many conflicts, so it was postponed until May 3. The Pot Luck Menu was planned. Members were reminded to bring their dish plus a game and game prize. Entertainment was Flower Name Word Scramble and Card Bingo. Prize winners were Gloria Strohl and Carolyn Marek. Their prizes were the Terra Cotta Dish Garden and the Garden Plaque from the Buffet tablescape, respectively.
Carlisle Alumni Association meets Miles make no difference these days. Melissa Martin has been voted in as the newest board member of the Carlisle Alumni Association. Melissa lives in Tennessee, but she attended the meeting Sunday via Facetime. New technologies now give everyone, regardless of their address, an opportunity to be involved in local groups. The Board of Directors met to discuss the upcoming 20th Anniversary of the Carlisle Alumni Weekend which will be
held October 4. Although the Alumni Association was formed in 1916, it disbanded during the war years and wasn’t revived until 2000. At that time Olivia Kegley along with a motivated group of alumni organized the first Alumni Weekend. Since that time, the Association has expanded to maintaining a museum of alumni and local history. Those attending were Mike Calvert, president; Peggy Boll Bailey, Carolyn Marek, Mary Lois Allen, and Debbye Schroeder Harrison.
Notice of Public Sale Notice is hereby given that in accordance with Act 626 of 1983, as amended, the Commissioner of State Lands will hold a public auction to dispose of the tax delinquent lands which are listed below, all located in Prairie County, Arkansas. The auction will be held at the Prairie County Courthouse in Des Arc, Arkansas, at May 2, 2019, on 10:00 a.m. Bidder registration will commence at 9:30 a.m. The land will be sold to the highest bidder, provided that such bid is equal to at least the total amount of taxes, penalty, interest, and costs due as certified to the Commissioner of State Lands. The full purchase price must be paid immediately following the sale, with the first $100.00 of each parcel paid in cash, cashier’s check or money order. The balance may be paid by personal or corporate check. The owner of record may redeem the property during a 10 business day period following the date of the sale. If the property is not redeemed during that 10 day period, the purchaser will receive a Limited Warranty Deed for the property from the Commissioner of State Lands. The title conveyed by the Commissioner of State Lands is not clear title nor a fully warranted title. The Commissioner of State Lands does not guarantee or warrant clear or merchantable title to the property sold. The original owner, assigns, or heirs have a ninety (90) day period during which the validity of the sale may be contested in court. The Commissioner of State Lands strongly suggests that potential bidders perform their own research on the property listed below to determine its suitability for their uses, the status of the title, the existence of liens, and other tax assessments that may be due, but not collected by the Commissioner of State Lands. The sale of the land does not extinguish any lien for delinquent improvement district assessments or relieve the purchaser of liability for delinquent improvement district assessments. Copies of the complete rules and regulations for the sale of tax delinquent lands are available from the Commissioner of State Lands Office, 500 Woodlane Street, Suite 109, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 or www.cosl.org.
Prairie County May 2, 2019, 10:00 a.m. 1970. ADAMS, JAMES R., JR. FRL PT BLOCK F HURTS ADDITION HAZEN 19 2N 5W 0.57 ACRES PARCEL #722-00533-000 CODE: 2-7 2014 TAX DUE $1,581.13 1971. ADAMS, JAMES R., JR. FRL PT BLOCK G HURTS ADDITION HAZEN 19 2N 5W 0.43 ACRES PARCEL #722-00536-001 CODE: 2-8 2014 TAX DUE $2,455.20 1972. AMEY, VERNARD ALL BLOCK 170 ORIGINAL TOWN DEVALLS BLUFF 18 2N 4W 0.744 ACRES PARCEL #711-00340-000 CODE: 2-3 2014 TAX DUE $821.57 1973. CRAIG, ROBERT PT SE1/4 SW1/4 NE1/4 UNPLATTED DEVALLS BLUFF 19 2N 4W 1.06 ACRES PARCEL #711-00674-001 CODE: 2-5 2014 TAX DUE $553.05 1974. CRAIG, ROBRELLE & JESSMERE %ROBERT CRAIG PT SW1/4 NE1/4 UNPLATTED DEVALLS BLUFF 19 2N 4W 0.55 ACRES PARCEL #711-00652-000 CODE: 2-4 2014 TAX DUE $2,533.46 1975. GILL, BEVERLY IOLA S1/2 LOT 5 & ALL LOT 6 BLOCK 18 ORIGINAL TOWN ULM 32 1S 4W 0.241 ACRES PARCEL #741-00088-000 CODE: 3-1 2014 TAX DUE $477.70 1976. JAMES, SHANNON LOT 9 BLOCK 5C AYDELOTTS ADDITION BISCOE 2 2N 4W 0.092 ACRES PARCEL #701-00165-000 CODE: 1-6 2014 TAX DUE $690.71 1977. MARSH, LILLIAN WELLS OLA MCGOVERN FRL PT SW1/4 W OF RIVER UNPLATTED DES ARC 13 4N 5W 1.50 ACRES PARCEL #705-00881-004 CODE: 2-1 2014 TAX DUE $720.77 1978. MASON, ED & HELEN LOT 15 BLOCK 1 FAWN ACRES ADDITION RURAL 32 3N 5W 0.373 ACRES INTERESTED PARTIES: ROBERT LANIER MASON, WILLIAM EDWARD MASON PARCEL #002-00614-000 CODE: 1-4 2014 TAX DUE $549.01 1979. MCCULLOUGH, WILLIAM K. & BYRON G. EARLS FRL PT SW1/4 NE1/4 UNPLATTED DEVALLS BLUFF 19 2N 4W 0.37 ACRES PARCEL #711-00674-003 CODE: 2-6 2014 TAX DUE $415.85 1980. PALMER, RANDY LOT 1 & S1/2 LOT 2 BLOCK 95 SHOCKS ADDITION HAZEN 19 2N 5W 0.25 ACRES PARCEL #722-00560-000 CODE: 2-9 2014 TAX DUE $585.62 1981. RATEKIN, GENE & BEATRICE LOTS 17 & 18 BLOCK 11 ORIGINAL TOWN ULM 32 1S 4W 0.321 ACRES PARCEL #741-00061-000 CODE: 2-11 2014 TAX DUE $866.88 TOMMY LAND COMMISSIONER OF STATE LANDS
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HIPPY students treated to Kinders concert in DVB
by Jennie Gates HIPPY Field Coordinator, WDMESC Hazen HIPPY welcomed The Kinders (Brian and Terri Kinder) to perform
on Wednesday, March 6th at 9:30 in The Prairie County Historical Museum Auditorium in DeValls Bluff. Hazen HIPPY families, Hazen
Pre-K and Kindergarten students and teachers and Mid-Delta Head Start of DeValls Bluff children and teachers were all in attendance. The concert
was lively and interactive. Brian combines his guitar and banjo playing talents, along with his song writing skills, to provide great child-friendly songs sung
by the couple. It was a fun morning for all! A special thanks to The Arnold Foundation for allowing the use of the building. Also, thank you
to Hazen Pre-K and MidDelta Head Start for helping so that the children could attend. We can't wait to invite The Kinders back again!!
CITY OF HAZEN ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 GENERAL FUND BEGINNING BALANCE
$ 927,963.77
REVENUES State Revenue $ 23,252.68 County Property Tax 64,184.25 Sales Tax Revenue 828,305.61 Fines & Costs 192,047.29 Other Revenue 273,055.67 Franchise Fees 65,668.57 Rent Income 72,222.61 Municipal Court Revenue 14,557.10 Transfers from Other Funds 390,894.62 Adm Justice Income 106,874.66 TOTAL REVENUES $ 2,031,063.06 TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE $ 2,959,026.83 EXPENDITURES Payroll & Benefits Expense $ 773,735.93 Operations 1,839.01 Insurance Expense 63,745.90 Repair / Maintenance Expense 158,749.56 Supplies Expense 51,658.96 Utilities Expense 41,742.50 Transfers to Other Funds 680,044.14 Other Expense 219,269.83 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 1,990,785.83 ENDING BALANCE
$ 968,241.00 STREET FUND
BEGINNING BALANCE REVENUES State Revenue County Property Tax Other Revenue TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE
$ 57,100.74 $ 102,818.64 21,752.26 5,601.78 $ 130,172.68 $ 187,273.42
EXPENDITURES Payroll & Benefits Expense $ 53,224.11 Operations 2,534.57 Insurance Expense 9,115.71 Street Repairs 6,990.12 Repair / Maintenance Expense 15,245.05 Supplies Expense 9,063.38 Utilities Expense 22,732.24 Other Expense 7,068.51 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 125,973.69 ENDING BALANCE
$ 61,299.73
NATURAL GAS FUND CASH BALANCES $ 85,151.28 OTHER ASSETS 91,105.00 Less: LIABILITIES AND NOTES PAYABLE (45,524.00) BEGINNING EQUITY BALANCE $ 130,732.28 REVENUES Other Revenue $ 8,144.32 Gas Revenue 497,138.01 TOTAL REVENUES $ 505,282.33 TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE $ 636,014.61 EXPENDITURES Payroll & Benefits Expense $ 102,845.91 Operations 4,463.11 Insurance Expense 9,374.61 Equipment Payment 1,894.84 Natural Gas Expense 211,303.07 Repair / Maintenance Expense 8,629.69 Supplies Expense 11,353.44 Utilities Expense 9,493.81 Other Expense 52,188.34 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 411,546.82 CASH BALANCES $ 180,426.79 OTHER ASSETS 91,105.00 Less: LIABILITIES AND NOTES PAYABLE (47,064.00) ENDING EQUITY BALANCE $ 224,467.79 WATER FUND CASH BALANCES $ 29,168.07 OTHER ASSETS 2,464,027.00 Less: LIABILITIES AND NOTES PAYABLE (23,033.00) BEGINNING EQUITY BALANCE $ 2,470,162.07 REVENUES Other Revenue $ 19,809.67 Water Revenue 476,246.70 Leachate Income 20,280.00 Transfers From Other Funds 29,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES $ 545,336.37 TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE $ 3,015,498.44 EXPENDITURES Payroll & Benefits Expense $ 225,717.11 Operations 62,956.52 Bond Payment 102,946.97 Insurance Expense 28,103.14 Equipment Payment 1,876.58 Repair /Maintenance Expense 20,199.11 Supplies Expense 20,889.40 Utilities Expense 45,795.24 Other Expense 44,794.37 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 553,278.44
CASH BALANCES $ 21,306.00 OTHER ASSETS 2,464,027.00 Less: LIABILITIES AND NOTES PAYABLE (23,113.00) ENDING EQUITY BALANCE $ 2,462,220.00
MUNICIPAL COURT COST FUND BEGINNING BALANCE REVENUES Other Revenue Adm Justice Income
$ 1,020.95 $ 0.77 3,655.44
SALES TAX FUND BEGINNING BALANCE $ 478,105.27 REVENUES Sales Tax Revenue $ 742,219.65 Other Revenue 21,361.25 TOTAL REVENUES $ 763,580.90 TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE $ 1,241,686.17 EXPENDITURES City Park Expense Insect Expense Trash Pickup Expense Library Contribution Revenue Office Expense Other Expense Transfers to Other Funds TOTAL EXPENDITURES
$5,684.58 107,290.96 110,138.24 27,000.00 5,419.43 422,212.84 295,293.67 $ 973,039.72
ENDING BALANCE
$ 268,646.45
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE FUND BEGINNING BALANCE REVENUES Other Revenue Municipal Court Revenue Small Claims Revenue TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE
$ 0.13 $ 1.19 155,311.50 2,670.00 $ 157,982.69 $ 157,982.82
EXPENDITURES County Treasurer Expense Court Fines Transfers to Other Funds TOTAL EXPENDITURES
$ 8,153.60 39,297.80 110,531.21 $ 157,982.61
ENDING BALANCE
$ 0.21
UTILITIES CONTINGENCY FUND BEGINNING BALANCE REVENUES Other Revenue Transfers From Other Funds TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE
$ 67,517.35 2,388.11 50,000.00 $ 52,388.11 $ 119,905.46
EXPENDITURES Equipment Payment Other Expense TOTAL EXPENDITURES
70,452.96 29,000.00 $ 99,452.96
ENDING BALANCE
$ 20,452.50
FIRE PENSION 1 FUND BEGINNING BALANCE REVENUES State Revenue Other Revenue County Treasurer Income TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE EXPENDITURES Firemen's Retirement Other Expense TOTAL EXPENDITURES ENDING BALANCE
ENDING BALANCE
$ 1,706.47
PAYROLL FUND CASH BALANCES $ 9,574.24 Less: LIABILITIES $ (2,802.52) BEGINNING BALANCE $ 6,771.72 REVENUES Transfers From Other Funds $ 1,221,876.50 TOTAL REVENUES $ 1,221,876.50 TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE $ 1,228,648.22 EXPENDITURES Payroll & Benefits Expense $ 1,131,982.61 Insurance Expense 71,843.77 Insect Expense 4,800.00 Other Expense 13,250.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 1,221,876.38 CASH BALANCES Less: LIABILITIES ENDING BALANCE
$ 11,618.57 $ (4,846.73) $ 6,771.84
DECEMBER 31, 2018 INDEBTEDNESS DATE LAST TYPE OF DEBT AMOUNT PAYMENT DUE Bonded Debt 2014 Water & Sewer Improvement Bonds $1,665,000.00 08/1/2044 2014 WATER & SEWER BOND FUND Balance on Hand 12/31/2017 Receipts: Dividends Transfer from Water & Sewer Transfer from Debt Service Reserve Total Cash Receipts
$ 514.46 $ 102,946.97 $ 0.00 $ 103,461.43
Total Funds Available
$ 148,321.27
Expenditures: Fiduciary Fees Interest Paid Bonds Called Total Expenditures Ending Balance 12/31/2018
$ 44,859.84
$ 796.75 $ 63,305.02 $ 40,000.00 $ (104,101.77) $ 44,219.50
Balance on Hand 12/31/2017 Receipts: Interest Transfer From Bond Fund Total Cash Receipts
$ 54,665.80
Total Funds Available
$ 55,271.53
Expenditures: Transfer to Bond Fund Total Expenditures
$ $
Ending Balance 12/31/2018
$ 55,271.53
$ 23,186.00 106.16 $ 23,292.16 $ 226,917.39
$ 14,342.20 $ 1.38 $ 1.38 $ 14,343.58 1,282.40 $ 1,282.40 $ 13,061.18
$ 35,592.78 $ 19,189.87 11.06 $ 19,200.93 $ 54,793.71
EXPENDITURES Operations $ 20,930.59 Repair / Maintenance Expense 2,191.15 Other Expense 18,451.65 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 41,573.39 ENDING BALANCE
$ 1,375.17 1,595.52 $ 2,970.69
$ 3,626.00 2,153.80 10,800.35 $ 16,580.15 $ 250,209.55
FIRE PROTECTION FUND BEGINNING BALANCE REVENUES State Revenue Other Revenue TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE
EXPENDITURES Supplies Expense Utilities Expense TOTAL EXPENDITURES
2014 WATER & SEWER DEBT SERVICE RESERVE
EXPENDITURES Firemen's Retirement TOTAL EXPENDITURES ENDING BALANCE
$ 3,656.21 $ 4,677.16
$ 233,629.40
FIRE PENSION 2 FUND BEGINNING BALANCE REVENUES Other Revenue TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE
TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE
$ 13,220.32
$ 605.68 $ 0.05 $ 605.73
0.00 0.00 $0.00
2014 WATER & SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUND Balance on Hand 12/31/2017 Receipts: Dividends Refund from Core & Main Total Cash Receipts Total Funds Available
$ 1.44 $ 0.92 $ 286.25 $ 287.17 $ 288.61
Expenditures: Water/Sewer Repairs/Construction Total Expenditures Ending Balance 12/31/2018
$ 288.61 $ (288.61) $ 0.00
All financial records for the City of Hazen, Arkansas are public records and are open for public inspection during regular business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, at City Hall in Hazen, Arkansas. If the record is in active use or in storage and, therefore, not available at the time a citizen asks to examine it, the custodian shall certify this fact in writing to the applicant and set a date and hour within three (3) days at which time the record will be available for inspection and copying. ________________________ David Hardke Recorder/Treasurer
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Operation Smile items subject of club meeting
Play ball... Softball and baseball season has begun at Grand Prairie high schools. Pictured here is the Hazen High School Lady Hornets girls’ softball team at their season opener against Bradford High School. The picture is courtesy or Ruth Corley.
Reward increased for information A $1,000 reward is now being updated to $2,500 in the October theft case the Prairie County Sheriff's Department (PCSD) is still considering an open and active investigation. PCSD deputies responded to a burglary at Johnny's Truck Repair, located on Highway 63 South, which is located
near the Stuttgart Municipal Airport at 7:25 a.m. on Oct. 18. Numerous tools, diagnostic equipment and other equipment were stolen during the breakin, according to Prairie County Sheriff Rick Hickman. The $2,500 reward is being offered that leads to the arrest and convic-
tion of the suspect(s). According to Hickman any information received will be kept confidential. To report any information call (870) 256-4137, which is answered 24 hours a day, seven days of the week. Residents can also email the sheriff a t rick.hickman@prairiecou ntysheriff.org.
Carlisle MAC has meeting The regular meeting of the Carlisle Municipal Airport Commission was held on Tuesday, March 12th, 2019 at 7:00 PM at the Airport Pilot's Lounge. The meeting was called to order by Larry Pasley. Commissioners Jack Evans, Frank Elder, Todd Ferguson, Gaines Young and Larry Pasley were present. Secretary Brianne White was also present.
The minutes were approved, and the financial report was reviewed. The new fuel system is up and running, and a new computer and printer have been purchased. There is still not a construction start date for the new hangar due to the weather. Commissioners Actions: Motion 0312201901: A motion was made by
Jack Frank Elder and seconded by Frank Elder to approve the minutes from February 12th meeting. The motion carried (5-0) of those present. No other business was discussed. The next regular meeting will be held at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, April 9th, 2019 at the Airport Pilot's Lounge.
New Books and DVD’s at the library DVD Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald BOOKS The Lost Man- Jane Harper Nine Perfect StrangersLiane Moriarty A Templar's Apprentice- Kat Black The Hunchback AssignmentsArthur
Slade The RiverPeter Heller The Girl in the Glass Box- James Grippando The Woman Left Behind- Linda Howard The Cruel PrinceHolly Black Death by Chocolate Malted MilkshakeSarah Graver Forever My HeroSharon Sala All the Pretty GirlsJ.T. Ellison
The Amber RoomSteve Berry Silent Night- Danielle Steel DeathcasterCinda Williams Chima Crashing HeatRichard Castle The Malta ExchangeSteve Berry The Perfect AlibiPhillip Margolin Pretend She's HereLuanne Rice Toxic Game- Christine Feehan
Prairie County Sheriff’s Report As of Tuesday, March 19, the Prairie County Sheriff's Department (PCSD) currently has 37 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: Sharon Inman was arrested on an endangering the welfare of a minor charge; Cassie Zierden is being held on probable cause hold; Ira Saffell is being held on a probable cause hold; Terrance Allen is being held for court; Larry Humbert is being held for court; and
Demario Lindsey was arrested on a failure to appear 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) 256-4137, which is answered 24 hours a day, seven days of the week. Residents can also email the sheriff at rick.hickman@prairiecountysheriff.org. Keep up to date with the Prairie County Sheriff's Department by following the department on Facebook: www.facebook.com/prairiecountysheriffdept. Or visiting their website, which is updated
weekly at www.prairiecountysheriff.org. In any emergency situation dial 9-1-1.
GFWC Elsie McCain Club members (L to R) Meg Miller, Rita Farris, Nell Pich, and Rosetta Van Houten look at some of the items prepared for shipment by the end of March for Operation Smile Clinics.
By Chris Weems GFWC Elsie McCain Club met, Thursday March 21, at Murry’s Restaurant. Chris Weems, president, presided. The meeting began with current events. Rita Farris, secretary, read the minutes that were approved. Meg Miller gave the financial report. The president brought examples of the items that will be sent for Operation Smile clinics. She showed the four blankets she hemmed on Martin Luther King, Jr’s birthday as part of her Grand Initiatives goal. The International
President of GFWC asked that all club members participate in seven special projects during the year in the hope of completing 1,000 units of work in the seven projects selected. The units may be hours, dollars, pairs of shoes, or other items that were mentioned in the directive. Other items that were discussed for sending for the patients were the hotel size bar of bath soap and the one ounce bottles of lotion. Each patient received a draw-string bag with a small toy, color crayons and a thin coloring book, wash cloth, mirror, comb, toothbrush
and tooth paste, plus a blanket or quilt. The mirror is so the child can see the progress of his/her surgery. Dr. Bill Magee, Jr., D.D.S.,M.D., co-founder and CEO of Operation Smile, plans and helps with the clinics in countries where incidents of cleft lip and/ or cleft palate are much more prevalent that in the USA. Dr. Magee works out of Hagerstown, MD. The next meeting will be Thursday, April 4, at 6:00 p.m., at Murry’s. Rosetta Van Houten will be the hostess and present the program on the Arts.
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