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Community Calendar of Events Thursday March 31 Hornet Baseball @ White County Central 5:00 p.m.

Carlisle Public Library Children’s Program 4:00 p.m.

Serving all of Prairie County and the Grand Prairie

County schools have new board zones The Des Arc and Hazen School Districts now have new zones due to the recent population report that came from the 2020 census. Every ten years a census of city and county residents is taken creating the need to adjust school zones.

The number of zones is determined by combining areas according a fixed number of residents.

The Hazen District lost two zones, going down from seven zones to five, which created the need to add two at-large members. The population in the district has decreased according to the census.

The Des Arc district had no change in the number of zones and already has two at-large members. The Des Arc population has increased.

Cliff Hart announces run for District 10

Monday April 4 Biscoe City Council Meeting

Cliff Hart of Wynne announced his candidacy for State Senate in District 10. Hart is seeking the nomination of the Democratic Party in the state primary on May 24th, 2022.

Born in Forrest City, Arkansas, Hart moved to Des Arc, Arkansas at an early age and at age 4 moved to Wynne. He attended Wynne High School and graduated from Arkansas State University (1984) with a degree in Business Management.

Trained as a customer service professional, Hart hopes to bring the art of listening back to the state government. Hart said "Pre-Kindergarten and after school programs, elder care and rural infrastructure are some of the biggest issues for the people of our district. Addressing these issues will allow effective participation in our economy. Promoting 21st century agriculture, small business owner-

Tuesday April 5 Master Gardeners clean-up day at the Fairgrounds 11:30 a.m.

Sunday April 10 Palm Sunday Monday April 11 Biscoe EHC Meeting 10:00 a.m.

First Baptist Church Tuesday April 12 Prairie County Quorum Court meets in Des Arc Courthouse Annex 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 30, 2022

ship, and the removal of barriers to that ownership will strengthen our economy. The new cash crop of Arkansas lies in the production, distribution and marketing of hemp, cannabis and CBD. These products are in great demand. It is imperative that Arkansas farmers have the freedom to grow cannabis and hemp to reap the revenue from a proven renewable natural resource. We should enhance our revenue streams by legalizing, taxing and regulating cannabis and industrial hemp production. This will help keep our economy growing and provide the jobs and revenue to keep Arkansas fiscally strong for future generations."

State Senate District 10 consists of Cross, Jackson, Woodruff, Prairie and Monroe Counties and parts of Poinsett, St. Francis, Lee, Arkansas and Lonoke Counties.

Mosby receives honorary Hazen High diploma

Friday April 15 Good Friday

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Mr. Jake Mosby of Hazen received an honorary Hazen High School diploma at the beginning of the Hazen School Board’s March meeting. Mosby’s family (above) watched as Superintendent Donnie Boothe (below) presented the diploma. The Herald congratulates Mr. Jake. We love you!

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Gary Allen DeVore Gary Allen DeVore born October 20, 1946 to the late, Rayford DeVore and L u c y (Eddins) DeVore of Des Arc, p a s s e d from his earthly h o m e Thursday, March 17.

Gary was a graduate of Des Arc High School followed by attending a Pine Bluff Trade School.

Studying automobile repairs and bodywork.

After his education, he returned home to the Oak Prairie community where he made farming row crops and later, trees, his lifelong career.

As his health began to change, he moved to Chambers Nursing Home in Carlisle.

Preceded in death by two brothers, Van and Dennis DeVore. Gary leaves behind a sister, Idena Greenwalt of Hazen. Not having children of his own, his nieces and nephews were his children: Bert Greenwalt, Eric Greenwalt, Roger DeVore, Tim DeVore, Yvette (DeVore) Clark and Janet (DeVore) Benight.

Gary will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

Henrietta Fischer Henrietta Fischer, 76, of Griffithville died peacefully March 12, 2022 while surrounded by her family.

Henrietta was born A p r i l 22,1945 in Harrisburg, AR to James Thomas Cook and Louisa Caroline (O’Berg) Cook.

Survivors include her

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husband, Gerald W. Fischer of 58 years. Two daughters Keri Hoofman (husband Ron), Kim Anderson (husband Carl W.) and one son Rusty Fischer (wife Ronda) six grandchildren, Coletin Raper, Raven Ayala, Megan Anderson, Hayden Huffman, Drake Fischer and Peyton Anderson, seven great grandchildren and sister, Carol Son. She was preceded in death by one sister, Virginia Ann Glass and one brother, Hubert Cook.

Henrietta was a graduate of Dumas High School.

She attended Monticello University graduating with an associate’s degree. She was bookkeeper at Hazen Schools for many years.

Then to Polar Stainless, where she retired in 1999.

Henrietta was known for her love for the Lord.

She was a member of First Baptist Church in Griffithville, sang in choir, taught Sunday School, V.B.S. and was church bookkeeper. She enjoyed playing the piano and singing, sewing and crocheting.

In the summer, the family was blessed with her love for the garden and canning fresh vegetables.

A Memorial Service was heald at Gospel Mission Church in Des Arc on Thursday, March 17.

Visitation was at 1:00 pm with services to follow at 2:00 pm. Bro. Tony Criswell officiating.

Henrietta will be truly missed by her family an all that was acquainted with her.

Elmer Randolph Graham, Jr. Elmer Randolph Graham, Jr. born August 23, 1970, passed a w a y Friday, March 18, 2022. He was a 1990 Des Arc H i g h School graduate. After graduation he joined the United States Marines.

Elmer began his police career in 1995, working in the surrounding communities of Hazen, Holly Grove, Ward and Prairie County Sheriffs Department but his heart was always at home, in Des Arc. Having the opportunity to return to Des Arc and serve the citizens of his hometown, he served as Sergeant for the Des Arc Police District.

Elmer leaves behind his mother, Connie Berry and loving companion, Anna Davenport and son Andrew Davenport, brothers: Shane Berry and wife, Rivers, Jason Berry, Kirk Berry and Joshua Berry and wife, Brittany, sisters: Autumn Gail Hill and husband, Lee and Nicole Davis and husband, Jimmy. Elmer was preceded in death by his daughter, Gena Gayle Graham, brothers Daniel, Billy and Richard Graham.

He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Des Arc.

Ronnie Lovelady Ronnie Lovelady, 68 of Hazen, went to be with the Lord, Friday, March 25, at his home north of Hazen. the son of the late M a y o Garfield Lovelady and the late Lois Mayfield Lovelady, Ronnie was born in

Memphis, Tennessee in 1954. The youngest of three children, he loved following his sisters around, aggravating, tormenting and playing tricks on them. His sister, Sherry called him "tough little banty rooster". While in high school, he excelled at baseball and cross country track. After graduation from Westwood High School in Memphis, Ronnie entered the US Marine Corps.

When he was released from military duty, Ronnie returned to the area and began working for the Process & Power Co., at Wightsville, as an inside salesman. He remained there for 38 years before his retirement.

Over the years, Ronnie remained active in sports, coaching and umpiring boys baseball from the Babe Ruth teams up to the 16 year old's. He loved to fish for anything that would bite, collected all types of ducks (even though he never duck hunted), liked to play "Phase 10" card games with his family, watch the grandkids play ball, play the board game aggravation, and take trips to Branson to see the shows, especially the Presley's.

While coaching one particular baseballteam, he met and fell in love with one of the boys mothers.

Renae Rye and Ronnie were united in marriage on March 31, 1997 at Lonoke, AR. In August of 2006, Ronnie gave his life to the Lord and became a faithful member of the Missionary Baptist Church. In the past he served as the youth leader and a moderator. At the present time he was a member of the Greenwood Missionary Baptist Church at Butlerville.

Survivors are his wife Renae; sons, Matthew Lovelady of Arizona, Brandon Hasley and wife Brandi of Beebe; Daughter, Monica Lovelady of Mississippi and Jennifer & husband Jason of Alabama; Sister, Carol Chunn and Sherry Curtsinger both of Greers Ferry; 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild who loving refer to Ronnie as "papaw" and his precious chihuahua dog, "Bobo".

He was preceded in death by his parents, & son, Ronnie Jason Lovelady.

Visitation was 5-7pm, Sunday evening, at Garth Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm Monday at the Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church with Bro. Greg Tenison officiating. Burial with military honors were held at Walter's Chapel Cemetery north of Carlisle.

Michael Wine Michael Wine passed away unexpectedly on March 18, 2022.

Michael was born in Little Rock, AR on March 9, 1970. He graduated from De Vall's Bluff High School in 1988 and worked on an Exxon riverboat before moving on to farming.

Michael loved the outdoors, hunting, and fishing. Family cook outs

and knock poker were a favorite.

He enjoyed exploring Wattensaw with his faithful K9 companion, Georgie.

He was preceded in death by his parents Bobby Ray Wine and Sharon Kay (Swink) Wine. He is survived by his daughter Micaela (Barbara) Wine, Sister Michelle (Chris) Drysdale, niece Haley Drysdale, brother Mitchell Wine, halfbrother Marion Dennis Wine, half-sister Wanda (Gary) Price, two aunts Carolyn Clark and Marilyn Horton, and many beloved cousins and friends.

A celebration of his life will be determined at a later date.

Woodie Estes Stanley Woodie Estes Stanley, age 81 passed away Friday morning, March 25. The son of the late William Stanley and the l a t e Melinda M a p l e Stanley, Estes was a one of eight children born to this family. Growing up Estes helped on the family farm and learned a skill that would sustain him for the rest of his life. After leaving home he worked for a time at Wagner Electric Co. in Brinkley building small engines before returning to farming. In 1968 Estes was married to Ruthel Shirley, who preceded him in death in 2001. A country boy at heart, he enjoyed fishing and hunting deer, rabbit and squirrels. He would listen to Paul Harvey every morning on his way to work and found pleasure in watching westerns on TV. Family who mourn Estes passing are his sons; Charles Stanley and wife Terra of Des Arc, and Jimmy Howerton of Centerville, LA; Daughters, Linda Holland and husband Jimmy of Des AR and Louise Wyatt of Cabot; Sisters, Frances Williams, Dolly Diddle and Vinnie Lise; 12 grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, son, Pete Howerton, brothers, William and Johnny Stanley, and sisters, Dorothy and Elizabeth.

Visitation was at 9-10 Monday, March 28 at Garth Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside services followed at 11am at Walter's Chapel Cemetery north of Hazen.

James Ralph Sumner James Ralph Sumner, Jr., 76 of Carlisle, passed away March 24, 2022.

There was a joyful celebration in Heaven as he was reunited with his parents, J a m e s Ralph “Cootie” and Toka Dean Crowder Sumner, brother, Ricky Sumner, and his sister, Sun Dean Freeby. Jim was born in

Beebe, Arkansas on February 4, 1946, the oldest of the 3, who grew up in Carlisle along with their Uncle Robert Earl Sumner.

Jim was an army veteran and served with an engineering unit stationed in Alabama, Missouri, and Texas. He was a graduate of Arkansas State University where he majored in Ag. Economics. He worked for Lonoke County Co-op 34 years, serving as manager for 30 years and retired in 2009. He would always say what a pleasure it was to work with such fine men as those who served on the Co-op’s board of directors.

Jim was a Gideon and a longtime member of first Baptist church of Carlisle, where he served as deacon.

He loved working for the Lord whether it was in the kitchen, driving the van, teaching his AWANA kids about Jesus, or serving on a committee.

Jim is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sharolyn Oliver Sumner, his son, Paul and his wife, Diana Sumner, and his daughter, Wendy and her husband, Jason Clark. Some called him Peepaw, and some called him Peeps, be he was the proud grandfather of and survived by Grant, Blake, and Hunter Sumner, Maggie, Emma Kate, and Graham Clark, Jordan (Jordan) Layrock, and Sydney (Riley) Jenkins, and two great-grandsons, Landon and Wyatt. He is also survived by a brother-inlaw, Jan Freeby; two sisters-in-law, Mary Sumner and Betty Kelly Schafer; uncle, Robert (Carol) Sumner; nephews, Ken (Angela) Sumner, Jan Michael (Gina) Freeby, Jerry (Janet) Kelly, and nieces, Ann Wise, Mary Catherine Sumner, and Brenda (Pat) Wagner.

Visitation was from 5:30 to 7:00 P.M., Saturday, March 26, 2022 at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen.

Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 27, at the First Baptist church in Carlisle. Interment will be in the Carlisle Cemetery.

Carolyn Yvonne Haygood Beam Carolyn Yvonne Haygood Beam, 71, of Hazen, Arkansas passed away on March 20, 2 0 2 2 .

Carolyn was born on August 19, 1950 in Fayetteville, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her parents, J.R. and Ada Haygood and her broth-

er, Chuck Haygood.

Carolyn is survived by her husband of 53 years, Edward Beam; her daughters, Amy Shultz and husband, Lance, Lori Warhurst and husband, Tim, and Andrea Stiles; eight grandchildren, Kennedy, Nadia, Zoe, Laney, Griffin, Madelyn, Jackson, Gavin and two great-grandchildren, Hensley and Beckett.

Carolyn was a life-long member of Calvary Baptist Church where she shared her gift of playing the organ for over fifty years.

She loved God, and instilled that love in her family.

Carolyn’s passion was her family. She loved being a wife, Momma, and Meme. Her other passion was teaching.

She taught elementary school in Brinkley and Hazen Schools. Carolyn was a beloved teacher who touched the lives of many children. She was devastated when she was forced into early retirement because of hearing loss as a result of chemotherapy treatment.

She bravely fought breast cancer and had been cancer free for 21years.

Relentless, hard-working, determined, she never let anyone tell her she couldn’t do something.

After losing her hearing and having to stop doing two of the things she loved the most (teaching and playing the organ), she never gave up or quit fighting. She defied the odds by returning to play the organ in church with help of cochlear implants.

She loved with her whole heart, never met a stranger, and she always let you know exactly what she was thinking. Carolyn was one of a kind, and a special to gift to everyone whose life she touched. Everyone who knew her has a funny “Carolyn story”, and she will always be remembered for her ability to make people laugh and for the way she loved.

Visitation was from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at Calvary Baptist Church in Hazen.

Funeral services were 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at Calvary Baptist Church.

Interment was in the Center Point Cemetery.

Arrangements were by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen.

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Carlisle School Board renews certified personnel contracts

By Debbye Harrison Contracts were renewed for all certified personnel at the Carlisle School Board held on March 18 with all members present. The contract for Bawana Hooper as Educational Examiner for 2022-23 was also approved.

Delilah Hannah resigned her position as a cafeteria worker, and Deanne Schafer will be retiring at the end of the school year. Shafer has been the Special Education LEA director

following many years serving as a special education teacher.

Carlisle School Board met on March 18 with all members present.

The Board voted to pay $3,082.57, which was the lowest of two bids, to repair Ms. Maxine Thrift’s vehicle. Her car was damaged when a tree fell from the school property at the bus maintenance shop. It will be repaired by Lonoke Collision Center.

In other business, the school calendar for 20222023 was approved. The

Cheer and Dance Team Handbooks were also approved.

The Board approved a $1,000 stipend for the Yearbook sponsor beginning with the 2022-23 school year.

Mowing services will be provided by Wilson Property Maintenance in the 2022-23 school year. The contract will amount to $27,825 which includes a 5% increase to cover the rise in fuel prices.

The next meeting will be held on April 11.

Elsie McCain Club hears about heart health

By Chris Weems GFWC Elsie McCain Club met Thursday, March 17 at DeValls Bluff dairy bar with five members, Nell Pich, department Chairmen of Health and Wellness gave the lesson. Her topic was “Ten ways to hurt your heart and how to present them.”

Chris Weems, president, presided.

The meeting began with current events. The main topic was the prospect of the Razorback men’s basketball team making it ti the “Sweet Sixteen.”

The treasurer reported that all dues and special assestments have been paid.

The president had

reported that the rerports were sent. The three members who reported on the ESO reading project had read 314 books.

The State GFWC Convention will be May 13-15, in Little Rock at the Crown Plaza.

The next meeting will be at 1:00 p.m. at Nick’s in Carlisle, March 29. Meg Miller will be hostess.

Happy Birthday!...

The Prairie County Fair Board had their monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 23. After the meeting was adjourned, board memebes celebrated with Mrs Janis Bell having cake, ice cream, chips, dips, sandwiches, a cheese ball, and punch. Mrs. Bell’s birthday will be on April 5. She has been an active and faithful member to the Prairie County Fair Board for nearly 50 years !

A bench for buddies...

Seth Lisko and his shop team just finished their “Buddy Bench” for his EAST Project! The PreK is so excited to make new friends on this new bench!

Gowen appointed to Independent Community Bankers committee Washington, D.C. — The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) today announced that Jim S Gowen, Jr., President/CEO of Merchants and Planters Bank, Newport, AR was elected to serve on ICBA’s Independent Community Bankers Political Action Committee. ICBA is the nation’s voice for community banks and is committed to its 92-year mission of creating and

banks flourish.

“As a civic leader and advocate for my community, I’m excited to work with ICBA to bring awareness to the vital role community banks serve locally and in our nation’s economy,”

Gowen said. In addition to helping shape and advocate ICBA’s national policy positions and programs, Gowen’s duties include engaging in grassroots activities in Arkansas to promote pro-community bank

policies and serving as a liaison between community banks and ICBA staff and leadership in Washington, D.C. “Jim is an exceptional community bank leader who has dedicated time

and resources to advance ICBA’s mission and help local communities thrive,” said ICBA Chairman Brad M. Bolton, president, CEO and senior lender at Community Spirit Bank in Red Bay, Ala.

Pick up free Arbor Day trees in Stuttgart promoting an environment where community

LITTLE ROCK – In recognition of National Arbor Day, the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division is hosting giveaways of bare root seedlings at various locations across the state each Friday from March 18 through April 29.

“Adding trees to your yard or to a community forest is beneficial to all Arkansans, and Spring is an excellent time to plant trees,” said

Kristine Kimbro, Urban and Community Forestry Coordinator for the Forestry Division.

“With these giveaways celebrating Arbor Day, we hope to provide all Arkansans with access to the many benefits trees provide.”

On Friday, April 29, trees will be handed out at the Stuttgart Chamber Pavilion, 507 S. Main Street, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Species will vary by location, but all are

native Arkansas trees.

Additional locations may be found at: agriculture.arkansas.gov/for estry/urban-communityforestry/free-tree-friday/

for giveaway locations and times or contact Kristine Kimbro at Kristine.kimbro@agriculture.arkansas.gov.

Prairie County Sheriff’s Report As of Friday, March 25th, 2022, the Prairie County Sheriff's Department (PCSD) has 48 individuals' felony and/or misdemeanor charges at the Prairie

County Detention Center, located in Des Arc. Jacob Scroggins was arrested on March 23rd for Probation Revocation.

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Carlisle Bison win three at Mike Volz Memorial Classic

By Mark Buffalo The Carlisle Bison baseball team picked up three wins during the Mike Volz Memorial Classic in south Arkansas.

The Bison beat traditional power Parker’s Chapel 3-0, Maumelle Charter 9-1 and Hermitage 15-1.

In the win over Parker’s Chapel, the game was scoreless until the fifth inning when the Bison scored once.

They added two runs in the bottom of the sixth.

Jonathan Pickard, Joe Cook and David Hayes each scored runs.

Pickard led the Bison with 2 hits. Holden Jones and Noah Seidenschwarz had one hit apiece.

Dalton Ward got the win, allowing only 2 hits in 6 innings of work. He struck out 5 in the victory.

“That was a pretty big game for our kids,” Carlisle coach Steven Tew said. “We try not to pay too much to rankings but all kinda see them. Anytime you get to play a team ranked in the spot ahead of you, I think it probably adds to your motivation a little. It was one of those games where both teams just played really well, I thought.”

Tew said Ward continues to pitch well for the Bison.

“He continues to give us good chances to beat teams,” Tew said. “We had to battle all day offensively agains then but we never backed down. Noah was able to get just enough on one to loop one down the line to score the goahead run.”

In the win over Maumelle Charter, the Bison led 2-1 after one inning and 3-1 after two. The Bison plated 5 runs in the third and one in the fifth to get the win.

Eli Robers led the Bison with 3 runs scored. Pickard scored twice. Also scoring were

Jones, Ward, Hayes and Nick Webb.

Roberts and Pickard led the Bison with 2 hits a piece. Also collecting hits were Jones, Zach Busic, Ward and Hayes.

Jones got the win, giving up only 1 run and 1 hit in 5 innings of work.

He struck out 11.

“I was a little worried about our hitting since we weren’t going to see the velocity we had seen the day before, but it didn’t take us long to adjust. Ward hit a missile for a home run, then later in the same inning, Pickard hit a grand slam. Holden continued to command the game on the mound.”

In the win over Hermitage, the Bison led 8-1 after one inning.

They scored 3 runs in the third and four in the fourth.

Roberts led the Bison, going 3 for 3 with 2 runs scored and 4 RBIs. Also scoring 2 runs were Gabe Boyle, Cook and Jones. Also scoring runs were Pickard, Busick, James Sullivan, Seidenschwarz and Hayes.

The Bison used 3 pitchers in the victory. Hayes went 2 innings, striking out 4 while giving up one unearned run.“At the beginning of the tournament, we talked about our goal was to go 3-0,” Tew said. “Since we got complete games from Dalton and Holden in our first two games, it set up our pitching nicely for game 3, which gave us a massive advantage. David Hayes has been restig a little soreness in his arm, so he threw two innings and looked real good on the mound. We were also able to give Joe a break and not have him catch three straight games by putting Gabe Boyle behind the plate. I thought he did a great job as well.

“Overall, it was a good three games straight for us as we move forward into a pretty tough portion of our schedule.”

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CITY OF HAZEN ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 GENERAL FUND BEGINNING BALANCE $ 909,221.47 REVENUES State Revenue $ 23,916.99 County Property Tax 71,302.66 Sales Tax Revenue 1,270,227.15 Fines & Costs 191,872.67 Other Revenue 473,112.55 Franchise Fees 67,651.96 Rent Income 74,217.34 Municipal Court Revenue 11,898.00 Transfers from Other Funds 511,609.33 Adm Justice Income 105,334.06 TOTAL REVENUES $ 2,801,142.71 TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE $ 3,710,364.18 EXPENDITURES Payroll & Benefits Expense $937,900.79 Operations 3,207.81 Insurance Expense 71,931.25 Repair/Maintenance Expense 146,966.87 Supplies Expense 47,861.15 Utilities Expense 43,097.55 Transfers to Other Funds 1,081,156.17 Other Expense 516,978.80 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 2,849,100.39 ENDING BALANCE $ 861,263.79 STREET FUND BEGINNING BALANCE $ 66,493.28 REVENUES State Revenue $ 121,266.63 County Property Tax 25,073.43 Transfers from Other Funds 8,090.49 Other Revenue 5,643.69 TOTAL REVENUES $ 160,074.24 TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE $ 226,567.52

TOTAL REVENUES $ 158,956.36 TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE $ 194,753.71 EXPENDITURES Equipment Payment 40,027.34 Repair / Maintenance Expense 5,121.00 Supplies Expense 917.18 Other Expense 26,907.11 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 72,972.63 ENDING BALANCE $ 121,781.08 FIRE PENSION 1 FUND BEGINNING BALANCE $ 222,364.13 REVENUES State Revenue $ 4,097.47 Other Revenue 966.23 County Treasurer Income 13,369.55 Transfers From Other Funds 208,051.50 TOTAL REVENUES $ 226,484.75 TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE $ 448,848.88 EXPENDITURES Firemen's Retirement $ 20,942.28 Other Expense $ 219,855.10 Transfers to Other Funds $ 208,051.50 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 448,848.88 ENDING BALANCE $ FIRE PENSION 2 FUND BEGINNING BALANCE REVENUES Other Revenue $ 0.99 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE EXPENDITURES Firemen's Retirement 1,227.20 TOTAL EXPENDITURES

$ 10,579.63

$ 0.99 $ 10,580.62

$ 1,227.20

ENDING BALANCE EXPENDITURES Payroll & Benefits Expense $ 57,215.43 Operations 3,638.77 Insurance Expense 8,890.50 Street Repairs 14,514.09 Repair / Maintenance Expense 10,598.19 Supplies Expense 6,115.22 Utilities Expense 33,846.46 Other Expense 7,938.47 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 142,757.13 ENDING BALANCE $ 83,810.39 NATURAL GAS FUND CASH BALANCES $ 54,749.88 OTHER ASSETS 91,105.00 Less: LIABILITIES AND NOTES PAYABLE (47,064.00) BEGINNING EQUITY BALANCE $ 98,790.88 REVENUES Other Revenue $ 13,963.67 Transfers from Other Funds 80,927.76 Gas Revenue 539,834.07 TOTAL REVENUES $ 634,725.50 TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE $ 733,516.38 EXPENDITURES Payroll & Benefits Expense $ 232,001.92 Operations 8,458.07 Insurance Expense 17,061.24 Natural Gas Expense 312,859.31 Repair / Maintenance Expense 8,116.66 Supplies Expense 11,111.57 Utilities Expense 11,395.51 Other Expense 55,611.05 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 656,615.33 CASH BALANCES $ 32,750.05 OTHER ASSETS 91,105.00 Less: LIABILITIES AND NOTES PAYABLE (46,954.00) ENDING EQUITY BALANCE $ 76,901.05 WATER FUND CASH BALANCES $ 145,144.15 OTHER ASSETS 2,464,027.00 Less: LIABILITIES AND NOTES PAYABLE 23,428.00 BEGINNING EQUITY BALANCE $ 2,585,743.15 REVENUES Other Revenue $ 22,732.32 Water Revenue 619,000.87 Transfers from Other Funds 22,257.69 Leachate Income 200,160.00 TOTAL REVENUES $ 864,150.88 TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE $ 3,449,894.03 EXPENDITURES Payroll & Benefits Expense $ 185,639.40 Operations 83,057.89 Bond Payment 104,428.20 Insurance Expense 22,771.06 Equipment Payment 22,274.00 Repair / Maintenance Expense 92,333.09 Supplies Expense 23,953.96 Utilities Expense 59,477.11 Transfers to Other Funds 150,000.00 Other Expense 54,580.98 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 798,515.69 CASH BALANCES $ 210,764.34 OTHER ASSETS 2,464,027.00 Less: LIABILITIES AND NOTES PAYABLE 23,413.00 ENDING EQUITY BALANCE $ 2,651,378.34 See 2003, 2014 Bond Fund Reports and Statement of Indebtedness Attached.

SALES TAX FUND BEGINNING BALANCE $ 556,536.91 REVENUES Sales Tax Revenue $1,098,871.25 Transfers from Other Funds 4,000.00 Other Revenue 22,032.46 TOTAL REVENUES $1,124,903.71 TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE $1,681,440.62 EXPENDITURES City Park Expense $34,515.97 Equipment Payment 41,240.00 Insect Expense $98,775.21 Trash Pickup Expense 118,211.08 Library Contribution 27,000.00 Revenue Office Expense 6,899.54 Other Expense 248,689.75 Transfers to Other Funds 334,260.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $909,591.55 ENDING BALANCE $ 771,849.07 ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE FUND BEGINNING BALANCE $ 0.19 REVENUES Other Revenue $ 1.30 Municipal Court Revenue 152,741.53 Small Claims Revenue 1,300.00 TOTAL REVENUES $ 154,042.83 TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE $ 154,043.02 EXPENDITURES County Treasurer Expense $ 8,036.07 Court Fines 37,068.66 Transfers to Other Funds 108,938.02 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 154,042.75 ENDING BALANCE $ 0.27 UTILITIES CONTINGENCY FUND BEGINNING BALANCE $ 35,797.35 REVENUES Other Revenue 8,956.36 Transfers From Other Funds 150,000.00

$ 9,353.42

FIRE PROTECTION FUND BEGINNING BALANCE REVENUES State Revenue $ 21,957.17 Other Revenue 13.47 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE EXPENDITURES Operations $ 9,764.13 Other Expense 1,164.39 Repair / Maintenance Expense TOTAL EXPENDITURES ENDING BALANCE

$ 29,656.54

$ 21,970.64 $ 51,627.18

2,450.57 $ 13,379.09 $ 38,248.09

MUNICIPAL COURT COST FUND BEGINNING BALANCE $ 1,533.65 REVENUES Other Revenue $ 0.79 Adm Justice Income 3,602.74 TOTAL REVENUES $ 3,603.53 TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE EXPENDITURES Supplies Expense $ 1,599.24 Utilities Expense 1,932.74 TOTAL EXPENDITURES ENDING BALANCE

$ 5,137.18

$ 3,531.98 $ 1,605.20

PAYROLL FUND CASH BALANCES $ 10,170.26 Less: LIABILITIES $ (3,398.27) BEGINNING BALANCE $ 6,771.99 REVENUES Transfers From Other Funds $ 1,484,728.56 TOTAL REVENUES $ 1,484,728.56 TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE $ 1,491,500.55 EXPENDITURES Payroll & Benefits Expense $ 1,386,965.55 Insurance Expense 76,740.18 Insect Expense 4,575.00 Other Expense 16,962.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 1,485,242.73 CASH BALANCES $ 9,997.43 Less: LIABILITIES $ (3,739.61) ENDING BALANCE $ 6,257.82 AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUND BEGINNING BALANCE $0.00 REVENUES Grant Revenue $139,226.34 Interest 30.04 TOTAL REVENUES $139,256.38 TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE $ 139,256.38 EXPENDITURES Upgrades Water & Sewer Plants $5,173.28 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $5,173.28 ENDING BALANCE $134,083.10 2014 WATER / SEWER BOND FUND Balance on Hand 12/31/2020 $ 44,970.06 Receipts: Dividends $ 3.18 Transfer from Water & Sewer $104,428.20 Transfer from Debt Service Reserve $ 1,720.40 Total Cash Receipts $ 106,151.78 Total Funds Available 151,121.84 Expenditures: Fiduciary Fees $ 754.75 Interest Paid $ 60,105.02 Bonds Called $ 45,000.00 Total Expenditures $ 105,859.77 Ending Balance 12/31/2021 $ 45,262.07 2014 WATER & SEWER DEBT SERVICE RESERVE Balance on Hand 12/31/2020 $ 55,735.01 Receipts: Interest $ 671.46 Transfer From Bond Fund $ Total Cash Receipts $ 671.46 Total Funds Available $ 56,406.47 Expenditures: Transfer to Bond Fund $ 1,720.40 Total Expenditures $ 1,720.40 Ending Balance 12/31/2021 $ 54,686.07

DATE LAST PAYMENT DUE 08/01/2044

INDEBTEDNESS TYPE OF DEBT

AMOUNT

Bonded Debt 2014 Water & Sewer Improvement Bond

$1,540,000.00

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 Hoover _______________________________ David Hoover, Recorder/ Treasurer

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CDL DRIVERS NEEDED

Local hauling. Home every night. Weekly pay. Call T J Pauschert Trucking at 870552-9400.

Invitation to Bid THE CITY OF DES ARC IS CURRENTLY TAKING BIDS FOR MOWING THE AMBULANCE BAY LOT AND FOR REPAIRING A RIVERFRONT GAZEBO. SEALED BIDS MUST BE TURNED IN TO CITY HALL BY 12:00 PM ON APRIL 19, 2022. BIDS

WILL BE OPENED DURING THE COUNCIL MEETING AT 6:00 PM ON APRIL 19, 2022.

SPECS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT CITY HALL AT 107 S 3RD STREET IN DES ARC. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL (870) 2564316.

The Des Arc School District is seeking a Facilities/Transportation Director. Must have a high school diploma or GED. Must have a CDL Class B with passenger/school bus endorsement.

Experience in diesel engine repair and maintenance, tire inspection, and basic knowledge of electrical,

plumbing, and structural repair is preferred.

This is a supervisory position.

Applications can be found on the district website under E m p l o y m e n t Opportunities.

Please send completed applications to Dr. Marc Sherrell at sherrellm@desarcschools.org.

Des Arc Police Department is currently taking applications for Patrolman.

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GENERAL PURPOSE: Performs police patrol, investigation, traffic regulation, and related law enforcement activities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Work on shifts performing security patrols, traffic control, investigation, and first aid at accidents; investigation, and arrest of persons involved in crimes or misconduct.

Work on assigned shift using own judgment in deciding courses of action and being expected to handle difficult and emergency situations with a minimum of assistance maintain normal availability by radio or telephone when needed.

Carries out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County, and City laws and ordinances.

Patrol City streets, and residential areas to preserve peace and enforce laws, and otherwise serve and protect.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Must be 21 years old or older at time of employment Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid Arkansas State driver's license without record of suspension or revocation in any state.

No felony convictions or disqualifying criminal history High school diploma or GED equivalent, Ability to meet department physical standards Must pass a drug screen Must have Arkansas Law Officer Certification or must attend and pass Police Academy and receive Arkansas law officer certification within one (1) year of hiring date.

An application can be picked up at Des Arc City Hall, 107 s 3rd street or send resume to P.O. Box 389 Des Arc, AR 72040. For any questions, please call Chief Dewayne Mayher at 870-256-3011.

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Hazen Public Library holds afternoon kids candy hunt The Hazen Public Library held a Spring Break Candy Hunt for children ages 0 to PreKindergarten at 11:00 a.m. and for children Kindergarten to 2nd grade at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23. Siblings of the children were also invited to attend.

The children received candy and bags, and prizes were handed out. The top prizes went to Phoenix Marcum in the morning (top left picture) and Ja’niyah Graydon in the afternoon (top right picture.) (Janae Thompson pictures.)

Chambers Nursing recognized...

Local Chapter 621 WoodmenLife chose "Nurses Appreciation’ as their first quarter outreach event, honoring Chambers Nursing and Rehab in Carlisle. WoodmenLife acknowledged the hard-working nurses and staff at Chambers with a delicious array of cookies, snacks, fruit and vegetable trays.

WoodmenLife is a non-for-profit fraternal organization that gives back to its members and supports the community in various projects throughout the year.

On behalf of the local Chapter 621 of Carlisle, congratulations to Chambers Nursing and Rehab for being selected as recipient of this appreciation event.

In attendance representing WoodmenLife was Mary Foster, salesperson for the local area. Others from the local Chapter we in attendance as well.

Entergy Arkansas eTech offers cash rebates LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas – Entergy Arkansas will provide cash rebates through its new eTech initiative to customers who purchase one or more electric technologies, ranging from forklifts and cranes to golf carts and electric vehicle chargers.

“We’re taking our commitment to providing safe, reliable service at affordable rates to all Entergy Arkansas customers to a higher level with the greatest efficiencies, while managing greenhouse gas emissions and providing options that customers desire with our new eTech program,” said Laura Landreaux, Entergy Arkansas president and CEO.Known as

a beneficial electrification program in the industry, eTech will be available to any eligible Entergy Arkansas customer, from residential to commercial.

The Arkansas Public Service Commission last week approved the program, in which Entergy Arkansas will provide cash rebates for 14 qualified technologies, including forklifts; truck refrigeration units; school and transit buses; drayage trucks; electrical vehicle chargers; digital billboards; scissor, boom and man lifts; scrubbers and sweepers; golf cars and people movers; cranes; and airport ground support pushbacks, tug and tow tractors, belt loaders and

power units.

For example, an electric single class-one forklift can be expected to reduce the total amount of resources used by that forklift by approximately $8,046 using electric power as compared to other resources, such as gasoline, diesel, propane, etc. in addition to a $250-$500 cash rebate for purchasing an electric machine.

The program would also benefit customers who choose an electric vehicle for transportation.

Such vehicles are an attractive option for savings because of reduced maintenance, lower fuel cost, less noise, and lower emissions.

For example, charging an EV with a 200-mile

range (assuming a fully depleted 66 kWh battery) at a residence will cost about $7 to reach a full charge, based on the Entergy Arkansas rate of 11 cents per kWh. Additionally, an electric vehicle is estimated to save $2,566 over the lifetime of the vehicle in net costs. Entergy’s eTech EV charger rebate helps defray the cost of installing a home or workplace charger, which amounts to $250 per plug for a level 2 charger and up to $1,500 for a DC fast charger.

Entergy Arkansas customers can access technical and application support and apply now for the rebates at www.entergyetech.com within 90 days of purchase.