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Community Calendar of Events Stop by your Prairie County Public Library for Free candy bag for Easter (4th grade & younger) while Supplies Last Friday April 2 Good Friday Prairie County Court Houses will be closed. Grand Prairie Quilt Society 10:00 a.m. First Christian Church 10th and main in Stuttgart Monday April 5 Judge Brock will be holding Juror Orientation at DeValls Bluff Courthouse @ 9:00 a.m. Des Arc Courthouse @ 10:30 a.m. Thursday April 8 DeValls Bluff City Council Meeting City Hall 6:00 p.m. Saturday April 10 Movie Night Faith Under Fire DVB Auditorium 6:00 p.m. Monday April 12 Blood Drive Hazen Methodist Church 10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m. Community events brought to you by Hazen Chamber of
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Hazen Planning Commission and Council meet to change zoning The Hazen Planning Commission met on March 25 in the Hazen Community Center to discuss the rezoning of a home from R1 to commercial to allow for a daycare center in it. Planning Commission members present were Troy Young, Dave Hare, Nanette Belford, Gene Rogers, and Robin McMullen. Julia Beatty requested that the city allow her to operate an “in-home family daycare” in the Grady edition in Hazen. The commission had to consider whether child care facilities of all types administered by the Department of Human Services (DHS) and church complexes with multiple buildings could be included under the “conditional uses” clause of the Hazen Municipal Code. “Conditional uses” includes several “uses not normally permitted in a given zone” that must be approved by the Planning Commission. Beatty submitted plot plans showing the layout of the daycare and its effect on adjacent properties. She also had to get written permission to run a daycare from neighbors within 200 feet of her home, which were also turned into the city. When she addressed
The Beatty home has been a functioning daycare for quite some time, but Beatty is now applying for Department of Human Services licensing, which requires a rezoning of the property as commercial and some internal changes to the property. the commission, Beatty said that she had been contacted by DHS and was informed that she would have to shut down her daycare until she could obtain a daycare license. “This is just something that DHS required,” she said. “My goal was to provide a place for them (the children),” Beatty told the commission. “Their safe place during the day was at my house,” she said. Presently Beatty keeps five children, but after she obtains a license, she will be able to keep a maximum of 16 chil-
dren. She expects to have 10-16 children in her home, which includes two children who only come after school. DHS requires that she install a threecompartment sink, get a fire inspection, send in a fee to the state of Arkansas, and have criminal background checks done on all daycare workers. She already has cubbies and cots for the children. “I was there twice a day, and I never saw anything wrong with it (the daycare),” Commission member Nanette Belford said.
Hazen Mayor David Hardke told the group that the commission’s approval would only pertain to Beatty’s business. Anyone else who wished to have a business in an R1 zone would have to go through the same process, according to Hardke. After some questioning, the commission members voted unanimously to approve Beatty’s request to have her home re-zoned. After the Planning Commission adjourned its meeting, the Hazen City Council met to pass an ordinance that would
amend the Hazen Municipal Code zoning ordinance definition of “conditional uses” to include child care facilities of all types administered by the Department of Human Services and church complexes involving multiple buildings. After a short discussion, the council members voted unanimously to approve the changes with Ordinance 501, declaring it an emergency so that the changes could go into effect immediately. Only Councilman Rick Wiggins was missing from the meeting.
Annual Bi-States Cooperative Extension Program Small Scale Producer Conference to be held April 29 The 11th Annual BiStates Cooperative Extension Program Small Scale Producer Conference will be held virtually Thursday, April 29, beginning at 9:25 a.m. Conference
topics will include the Natural Resources Conservation Service EQIP cost-share program, silviculture, timber management, beef herd health, best practices for co-grazing goats
2021 Specialty Crop Block Grant proposals due April 16th The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the 2021 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). These grants are funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to enhance the competitiveness of the Arkansas specialty crop industry. Specialty crops are defined by USDA as fruits, vegetables, horticulture, floriculture, and tree nuts. The Arkansas Department of Agriculture uses a twophase application process for administering the grant funds. Project concept proposals outlining the project’s goals, tasks, and budget requirement must be submitted by April 16 through this link: https://www.cognitoforms.com/Arkansas Agriculture1/SpecialtyC ropBlockGrant2021Proje ctConceptProposal After all concept proposals are reviewed by an advisory committee, selected projects will be invited to submit detailed project proposals.
Applicants are encouraged to develop projects pertaining to the following issues affecting the specialty crop industry: ·Increasing sales and marketability and driving demand for specialty crops; ·Increasing consumption of specialty crops in Arkansas’s schools by expanding child knowledge and/or improving access to the nutritional benefits of specialty crops; ·Increasing access to local healthy foods; ·Research projects focused on helping specialty crop growers reduce financial costs, improve pest and disease management, and/or value-added products; and ·Enhancing specialty crop food safety. More information about the grant is available in the full Request for Applications (RFA) at https://www.agriculture.arkansas.gov/wpcontent/uploads/2021/03/ A DA - S C B G P - R F A 2021.pdf. For additional information, contact Amy Lyman, amy.lyman@agriculture.arkansas.gov.
and cattle, virtual farm tourism and timber exemption. The conference is sponsored by the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Small Farm Program and Prairie View A&M University (PVA&MU) Agriculture and Natural Resources Program. To register, go to https://pvpanther.zoom.u s/meeting/register/tJwqc
-qqqjIvGdAqXFllZan0rgYquuRgk05. For more information contact Kandi Williams, UAPB Extension program aide, at 870-5719428 or williamska@uapb.edu or Brandon Hawkins, PVA&MU Extension agent, at 903-6286702 o r brhawkins@pvamu.edu. The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
offers all of its Extension and Research programs and services without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and is an A f f i r m a t i v e A c t i o n / E q u a l Opportunity Employer.
USDA announces pandemic assistance program to benefit farmers and producers This week USDA announced new financial assistance programs for farmers and producers. The USDA Pandemic Assistance for Producers (PAP) payments are additional payments to the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2) benefits.
According to USA Rice "rice farmers will receive $20 per eligible acre when payments begin next month based on their CFAP 2 application. These payments will automatically be issued to farmers. Since the payment is a top-up for CFAP 2, the amount a producer can receive
will be based on the CFAP 2 payment limitation, combining the initial payment received under CFAP 2 and PAP." USDA will reopen CFAP 2 signup for all eligible producers beginning April 5, 2021. Go to USDA's website for more details.
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Tessie Madsen bride-elect of Beau Lott honored Syble Evelyn Bates
Syble Evelyn Bates, 92, of Hazen, went to her heavenly home on March 26, 2 0 2 1 . Syble was a substit u t e teacher for the Hazen S c h o o l District for 15 years and a member of the Hazen First Baptist Church since 1955. She taught Sunday School for 35 years, a member of the WMU for 63 years, serving as president for about 35 years, she directed adult and children Christmas programs and was the leader for the Senior Adults. Syble was also a member of the Red Hats and enjoyed going on bus trips with her friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clem and Winnie Moore; her husband, John; sisters, Eloise Brockin, Mildred Osborne, Freda Warnock, Bonnie Gibson, and her brother, Omas (Dick) Moore. Syble is survived by her son, John Bates; daughter, Judy Warren and husband, John; granddaughters, Abby Brown and Katy Saul; grandsons, John H. Bates III, and Morgan Bates; great-grandchildren, Konner and Kolton Brown, Ryder VanHouten, Jay Lynn and Haven Bates, and Zaden Bates and many wonderful nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at the Hazen First Baptist Church. Visitation was from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M.,
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Tuesday, March 30 at Westbrook Funeral Home and the family asks that everyone please follow Covid regulations. Burial will be in the Shady Grove Cemetery in Clarendon. The family requests memorials to the Hazen First Baptist Church.
Robert “Ashley” Campbell
Robert “Ashley” Campbell, of Conway, passed into the loving arms of h i s Savior on Sunday, M a r c h 21, 2021. His loving and caring heart is now shared amongst the multitude of those who have gone on before him, as he takes part in song and praise in his new heavenly home. He was born in Little Rock and had called Conway “home” for many years, residing at the Conway Human Development Center. Ashley had the most kind and loving personality anyone could ever have. His ability to see everyone as a friend was a gift he possessed and made him light up any room, as joy radiated from him through everything he did. If you had the opportunity to spend any time at all around Ashley, you would leave him having a greater appreciation for what you have in life and could be so easily reminded to be thankful for the simple things. He thoroughly enjoyed coming home to Benton for visits and those in his company would say the same. His ability to carry out tasks while you weren’t looking was a true talent. Known as a “little Houdini,” he could escape from anywhere, at any time, and quicker than anybody could catch. This alone proved to many that God blessed Ashley with many abilities, and Ashley used those special gifts to bring laughter and fun to everyone he knew. He will be missed, but his memory will be cherished, and his sweet, compassionate heart lives on through the many lives he touched in his time on earth. Ashley is survived by his parents, Jim and Susan Richardson, of Benton; two stepsisters, Cindy Bushe Bulgin, and Samantha Bushe Williams, and many, many other extended family members and friends. A Funeral Service was on Friday, March 26, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Benton, 211 S. Market
St. Visitation was Thursday, March 25, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home, 6700 Alcoa Road, Benton. Interment will be in Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, face coverings are required when in attendance. Please sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com\bryant
Lola B. Gilmore
Lola B. Gilmore, 94 of DeValls Bluff, passed away on Tuesday, March 16 at Baptist Health Medical Center in N o r t h L i t t l e Rock. Lola was born May 10, 1926 in Tollville, Arkansas to William Daniels and Lisher Valentine-Daniels. She was to widow Clarence Gilmore Sr. Lola was a lifelong member of Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church in DeValls Bluff. Lola received her education from the Biscoe Public schools. Lola was a homemaker. She was a devoted and dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. Her husband, a son Terry Gilmore, two daughters: Golene Gilmore-Metcalf and Ebea Gilmore and two sisters: Emma Houston and Ruby Edwards all preceded Lola in death. Survivors are: two sons: Clarence Gilmore Jr. of DeValls Bluff, AR; and Starsky (Donna) Gilmore of Clarendon, AR; five daughters: Willie Nell Metcalf and Frances Bradley both of DeValls Bluff, AR; Rene Gilmore of Hazen, AR; Edna Gilmore of Little Rock, AR; and Barbara Gilmore of Louisiana; 14 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Graveside services were held on Saturday, March 27 at 11 Am at Oakland Cemetery, West Brinkley Avenue in DeValls Bluff with Reverend Antonio Swanigan officiating by Branscumb Johnson & Gilchrest Funeral Home of Brinkley (870) 7342772 email: branscumbfuneralhome1928@yahoo .com & Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home. Pallbearers are: Zantrel Gipson, Raymond Watson, Calvin Metcalf, Anthony Robinson, Chris Metcalf and Dennis Neal.
Miss Tessie Madsen, of Humphrey, bride-elect of Beau Lott of Hazen, was honored with a bridal shower at the Fellowship Hall of Calvary Baptist Church, Saturday morning, March 20 at 10:00 a.m. Special guests were Mrs. Leslie Madsen, mother of the bride-elect, and Mrs. Tammy Lott, mother of the bridegroom-elect. Guests were seated at the round tables covered with white table cloths with a miniature arrangement matching the cen-
terpiece on the serving table. The serving table was covered with a floorlength white tablecloth with a white lace overlay. The center-piece was an arrangement of miniature white carnations, with greenery, baby's breath and forsythia flanked by white tapers in crystal candlesticks. Tessie was assisted by the hostesses in opening and displaying her gifts Refreshments of punch, coffee,breakfast casserole, assorted fruits and desserts were served in
crystal and silver appointments. Hostesses were Nanette Belford, Amy Van Houten, Tracie Vail, Trilby Shelman, Carla Nichols, Susan Boothe, Sherry Bullock, Donna Watson, Cheryl Jenkins, Angie Cagle, Stephanie Van Houten, Amber Edge, Monica Lisko, Carolyn Van Houten, Paige Hawkins, Gail Cox, Gloria Strohl, Sara Perry, Robin McMullen, Sandy Felty, Sharron Stallings, Rita Isbell, Sonja Owens, and Chris Weems.
New books at Prairie County Libraries Just Pick Us, Please!Mercer Mayer Clark the Shark and the Big Book Report- Bruce Hale A Squash and a SqueezeJulia Donaldson The Bear and the FernJay Miletsky Beware the Mighty BiteyHeather Pinder How to Catch a DinosaurAdam Wallace Don't Call Me Fuzzy Butt!Robin Newman Wild Symphony- Dan Brown The Molding of Clay- Mr Jay There was an Old Lady who Swallowed some Books- Lucille Colandro Aye-Aye Gets Lucky- Terri Tatchell Julius and MacyAnnelouise Mahoney Pete the Cat and the Cool Cat Boogie- Kimberly & James Dean YOUNG ADULT A Court of Silver FlamesSarah J Maas ADULT Beguiled- Darynda Jones Just Like Heaven- Julia Quinn Witching for GraceDeanna Chase Witching for HopeDeanna Chase The 5-Ingredient Low-Carb Cookbook The 30-Minute Low-Carb Cookbook Before I Let You Go- Kelly Rimmer The Lost Carousel of Provence- Juliet Blackwell The Paris Key- Juliet Blackwell Letters from Paris- Juliet Blackwell Cottage on Gooseberry Bay Thanksgiving PastKathi Daley Cottage on Gooseberry Bay Halloween MoonKathi Daley Cottage on Gooseberry Bay Gooseberry ChristmasKathi Daley Stay for Me- Corinne Michaels The Lions of Fifth AvenueFiona Davis The Lion's Den- Katherine St. John Come Back for MeCorinne Michaels The One for Me- Corinne Michaels
Fight for Me- Corinne Michaels The Other Miss Bridgerton- Julia Quinn Missing and EndangeredJ A Jance Return to Us- Corinne Michaels Call Me Crazy- Melanie Harlow Soul of the Witch- Deanna Chase Suddenly PsychicElizabeth Hunter Tomato Grower's Answer Book- Stephen Albert Game Day Cookbook Dark Lycan- Christine Feehan Dark Ghost- Christine Feehan Dark Wolf- Christine Feehan The Tailgate Cookbook Growing Great TomatoesMike McGrath Black Widows- Cate Quinn We Begin at the EndChris Whitaker Good Neighbors- Sarah Langan The Complete Book of Fishing Knots, Leaders, and Lines- Lindsey Philpott Urban Quilting- Wendy Chow The Total Fishing ManualJoe Cermele WESTERNS Butch Cassidy- William W Johnstone A Jensen Family Christmas- William W Johnstone Terror of the Mountain Man- William W Johnstone Buckhorn- William W Johnstone Preacher's BlooodbathWilliam W Johnstone Preacher's SlaughterWilliam W Johnstone Jurisdiction- Ralph Compton
Border Dogs- Ralph Compton Justice- Ralph Compton Bullets Don't Die- J A Johnstone The First Mountain Man: Preacher's SlaughterWilliam W Johnstone Torture Town- William W Johnstone Revenge at Hatchet Creek- Frank Leslie Die with the OutlawsWilliam W Johnstone Hard Ride to HellWilliam W Johnstone The Autumn of the GunRalph Compton Flintlock- William W Johnstone Down on Gila RiverRalph Compton MacCallister: The Eagles Legacy- William W Johnstone Brimstone Trail- Ralph Compton The Loner: Killer Poker- J A Johnstone The Loner: Crossfire- J A Johnstone Showdown at Gun HillRalph Compton The Edge of Hell- William W Johnstone Hell's Half Acre- William W Johnstone Day of Rage- William W Johnstone Pride of Tyson- Max Brand Shawn O'Brien Town Tamer- William W Johnstone Kingdom Come- William W Johnstone Canyon Diablo- Max McCoy Camp Ford- Johnny D Boggs The Texas MoonshinersWilliam W Johnstone Vengeance of the Mountain Man- William W Johnstone
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By Nathaniel Bradow
The City of DeValls Bluff Annual Financial Statement Financial Statement 01/01/2020 to 12/31/2020
“Basketball and bias” One of my favorite aspects of sports is the leveling effect it has amoung people. As long as everyone is playing by the same rules and is playing the same game, the best of the best generally rise to the top. The greatest performers are naturally elevated above those who are great and good and so on. I understand there are a lot of variables that go into that as well, including health, mental state, etc. But, for the most part, the best players on that day will make their presence felt. That is one of the reasons the NCAA Basketball Tournaments are so exciting to watch. You never know who will rise to the occasion on any given day. That being said, bias is an unwritten fact of life that rears its ugly head often and is not covered by the “rules” in any book. So, here is my problem. I understand that men and women are different: genetically, chemically, emotionally, structurally. I get that. I understand basic biology. However, “different” in my mind does not mean less deserving or less athletic. Sure, elite male athletes are generally bigger, faster, and stronger than elite female athletes, but the game is the same. The Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament is equally as exciting and engaging if you actually watch it. So, why are they treated so differently by the NCAA? Is it all because of the money? Or has the NCAA even thought about what would happen if they put as much hype and pomp into the Women’s Tournament? This year has brought some latent biases to the surface in many places. One of the most recent examples is the NCAA’s penchant for ignoring their own women’s sports. The Men’s Tournament is taking place in Indianapolis, Indiana, one of the meccas of basketball. The whole tournament is taking place in that city as a loose “bubble” to prevent Covid infections. It is a
great place to play basketball - complete with all the amenities that such a city can provide. The Women’s Tournament is taking place in San Antonio, Texas. It is true that Texas isn’t a well known basketball state. When you think of sports in Texas, you probably think of football. That is fair. However, sports in Texas are taken more seriously than in most other states in the union. So, why is it that such a storied sports endearing state has welcomed the NCAA’s Women’s Tournament athletes with such lackluster amenities and support? It isn’t the state’s fault. Texas is more than capable of giving all 64 of the women’s teams their own state-of-the-art practice gyms, weight rooms, nutrition, etc. Heck, all they have to do is look to any of the hundreds of high school programs and campuses to open their facilities to each and every one of them. That didn’t happen. The reason is the NCAA, like most sports organizations, are biased against women. I’m not saying it is intentional, even though this year it feels that way. It is because deep down the majority of sports fans don’t look at women as “real” athletes. The NCAA isn’t alone in this view. The generic sports fan feels men’s sports are more exciting, faster, more intense, more … dare I say it … barbaric. They don’t mind watching men banging into each other and risking injury and heartache for the sport they love. Women being able to do the same thing makes the generic sports fan uneasy. They view women as softer, sweeter, less competitive entities that need to be protected, or worse, dismissed. It has been that way for a long time. Many years ago my father volunteered to help coach the high school softball team when it was in its infancy - back in the days when they still played slow-pitch soft-
ball. He got a lot of guff from parents (usually not from the players’ parents) who criticised him for being too hard on them. Making them run too much or lift weights too much. Women aren’t supposed to be strong, right? That wasn’t the way my father looked at it. Once Dad told me in all seriousness and with force of will, “The gender of an athlete doesn’t matter. They are either athletes, or they aren’t. If they choose to be athletes, you treat them like athletes. You train them like athletes. You run them like athletes. You grow them like athletes. I am going to coach those girls the same way I coached you, because they love to play as much as you do, and they deserve to be as good at the game as they can be.” He was a visionary. At least at that time in a small town, it seemed that way. It would have been easy for a young, stupid kid like me to have dismissed that lesson. It was the kind of mantra he often preached about all sorts of subjects from race, to gender, to school, to sports. He truly believed in the concept of fairness of opportunity. Luckily for me, I had his lesson cemented in my brain a year or two later as a college baseball player in St. Louis. Webster University had a below average baseball team, but our softball team was well known in their division. One day during early spring practices, the baseball and softball teams were sharing the gymnasium due to bad weather. I was dared by one of the softball pitchers to get in the batting cage and see how I would do against her pitch repertoire. Being an idiot full of bluster and self confidence, I accepted the challenge. The pitcher proceeded to make me look like a
fledgl i n g child with an oversized stick in my hands. Out of 12 pitches she threw me, I was able to foul off two and dribbled one back to the protective screen she was behind. It was a humbling experience, but a great one too. The bottom line is that she and I were both athletes. We both trained as athletes. We both loved our crafts. We both lifted weights. We both fought for our spots. The only real difference between us as athletes was the fact that she had to work twice as hard as I did to be respected as an athlete. That didn’t square with my father’s mantra, and I’ve never forgotten that. The NCAA needs to do more than offer its female athletes a mea culpa until its next tragic oversight. It needs to put the almost infinite amount of money BOTH tournaments make for it (a little short of a billion dollars annually) into promoting the hard work and dedication of its female athletes. Yes, there is more blood and brute force in men’s athletics, but it is the underlying skill that makes it entertaining. The same underlying skill and talent is just as immediate in women’s sports, only combined with more finesse and grace. The dedication of women athletes should be respected and treated equally by the institution that governs them. If the women have to play by the same rules, they deserve the same hype, pomp, and respect as the men receive. They have earned it. Even if you haven’t been paying attention. If you want to comment on this column or any of my other musings, you can reach me at thatbradowguy@gmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you.
Natural Gas Fund Beginning Balance Cash Receipts Other Receipts Collections Total Cash Receipts Total Funds Available Expeditures Repairs & Maintenance Other Salaries Supplies Utilities Total Expenditures Ending Balance Natural Gas Fund
Public Notice Biscoe Waterworks is a public water system subject to regulation under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act. Those regulations require the notification of customers whenever a violation occurs. That is the basis for this notice. The violation occurred when the water system failed to retain a qualified, licensed operator for the period of January 2021. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency sets national standards for drinking water and has established a requirement that certain public water systems must be operated by a qualified operator. The Arkansas Department of Health defines a qualified operator as a person holding an appropriate valid Water Operator’s License based on the type of water system and population served. The system will remain in violation until the requirements of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Arkansas Department of Health’s Water Operator Licensing is met. Failure to meet this requirement does not necessarily mean that the water is unsafe or that alternate sources of water should be used. The water system currently has employees enrolled in the required training courses and will test for the required Water Operator License in March 2021 and the Water Treatment License in June 2021. Should you have any questions concerning this notice, contact the Biscoe Water Department at 870-998-2226 or the Engineering Section of the Department of Health at 501-661-2623.
$651,563.79 $231,623.92 $50,040.00 $281,663.92 $933,227.71 $53,884.87 $183,780.82 $67,789.86 $3,661.18 $16,643.44 $4,139.00 $329,899.17 $603,328.54 $138,032.54 $8,032.10 $111,350.78 $119,382.88 $257,415.42 $2,333.04 $65,726.75 $64,481.87 $1,276.22 $9,833.52 $143,651.40 $113,764.02
DHS Repair & Maintenance Fund Beginning Balance $33,487.13 Cash Receipts Rental Income $7,767.96 Other Receipts $206.34 Total Cash Receipts $7,974.30 Total Funds Available $41,461.43 Expeditures Repairs & Maintenance $656.22 Other $3,399.19 Contract Labor $3,000.00 Supplies $423.19 Total Expenditures $7,478.60 Ending Balance DHS Repair & Maintenance Fund $33,982.83 General Fund Beginning Balance Cash Receipts Rental Income Other Receipts State Turnback Transfers Total Cash Receipts Total Funds Available Expeditures Repairs & Maintenance Other Salaries Supplies Utilities Transfers Total Expenditures Ending Balance General Fund
$73,373.05 $29,153.03 $268,453.28 $9,184.06 $14,293.33 $321,083.70 $394,456.75 $2,795.43 $110,261.43 $128,950.49 $2,582.29 $5,011.14 $78,144.54 $327,745.32 $66,711.43
Twin City Riverfront Park Fund Beginning Balance $7,136.68 Cash Receipts Camping Fees $3,117.00 Total Cash Receipts $3,117.00 Total Funds Available $10,253.68 Expeditures Other $920.95 Utilities $2,696.90 Total Expenditures $3,617.85 Ending Balance Twin City Riverfront Park Fund $6,635.83 Police Department Act 988 Beginning Balance Cash Receipts Other Receipts Total Cash Receipts Total Funds Available
$675.00 $675.00 $2,971.90
Ending Balance Police Department Act 988
$2,971.90
$2,296.90
DeValls Bluff Police Equipment & Expense Beginning Balance $2,067.51 Cash Receipts Other Receipts $1.17 Total Cash Receipts $1.17 Total Funds Available $2,068.68 Ending Balance DeValls Bluff Police Equipment & Expense Fund $2,068.68 Street Fund Beginning Balance $110,188.78 Cash Receipts Other Receipts $59,507.18 State Turnback $46,728.77 Total Cash Receipts $106,235.95 Total Funds Available $216,424.73 Expeditures Repairs & Maintenance $15,554.40 Other $13,898.38 Salaries $37,920.42 Supplies $1,236.11 Utilities $8,679.84 Total Expenditures $77,289.15 Ending Balance Street Fund $139,135.58 Fire Department Expense & Equipment Beginning Balance $71,392.89 Cash Receipts Other $70,849.43 Fee & Permits $1,800.00 Total Cash Receipts $72,649.43 Total Funds Available $144,042.32 Expeditures Repairs & Maintenance $9,052.77 Other $55,840.63 Supplies $5,840.12 Utilities $4,656.73 Fire Fighter Reimb $13,695.80 Total Expenditures $89,086.05 Ending Balance Fire Department Expense & Equipment $54,956.27 Municipal Court Fund Beginning Balance Cash Receipts Fine Income Total Cash Receipts Total Funds Available Expeditures Court Disbursements Total Expenditures Ending Balance Municipal Court Fund
Public School Choice for Prairie and Lonoke County Schools is Available The following Public School Districts in Prairie County and Lonoke County (Des Arc, Hazen and Carlisle) 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 and returned to the non-resident district or mailed postmarked by May 1st 2021 to the non-resident superintendent’s office. For questions regarding school choice, please contact the superintendent’s office at the school of your choice.
Water & Sewer Fund Beginning Balance Cash Receipts Collections Other Receipts Total Cash Receipts Total Funds Available Expeditures Repairs & Maintenance Other Salaries Supplies Utilities Transfers Total Expenditures Ending Balance Water & Sewer Fund
$1,208.00 $114,910.46 $114,910.46 $116,118.46 $115,634.16 $115,634.16 $484.30
DeValls Bluff Fire Department Act 833 Fund Beginning Balance $6,790.31 Cash Receipts Act 833 Distribution $10,952.10 Total Cash Receipts $10,952.10 Total Funds Available $17,742.41 Expeditures Other $3,111.05 Repairs & Maintenance $5,700.15 Supplies $7,763.99 Total Expenditures $16,575.19 Ending Balance DeValls Bluff Fire Department Act 833 Fund $1,167.22 DeValls Bluff Levee District Investors Beginning Balance $724.13 Cash Receipts Other Receipts $2,001.69 Total Cash Receipts $2,001.69 Total Funds Available $2,725.82 Expeditures Utilities $416.78 Other $20.00 Total Expenditures $436.78 Ending Balance DeValls Bluff Levee District Investors $2,289.04 DeValls Bluff Criminal Justice Fund Beginning Balance $6,081.23 Cash Receipts Court $1,194.81 Total Cash Receipts $1,194.81 Total Funds Available $7,276.04 Ending Balance DeValls Bluff Criminal Justice Fund $7,276.04 Court Automation Fund Beginning Balance $8,926.17 Cash Receipts Court $2,713.75 Total Cash Receipts $2,713.75 Total Funds Available $11,639.92 Expenditures Court Tech $2,996.38 Total Expenditures $2,996.38 Ending Balance DeValls Bluff Court Automation Fund $8,643.54 City Beautification Fund Beginning Balance $4,182.01 Expenditures Supplies $172.45 Other $172.21 Total Expenditures $344.66 Ending Balance DeValls Bluff City Beautification Fund $3,837.35 Bond Indebtedness Water & Sewer Bond #3 Well Street Bond
2038 2028 2023
$458,708.87 $18,693.39 $215,000.00
Date Free of Debt 2038
Total
$692,402.26
Page 4 - The Grand Prairie Herald - Wednesday, March 31, 2021 City of Hazen Annual Financial Statement - January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 GENERAL FUND BEGINNING BALANCE $1,005,237.59 REVENUES State Revenue $21,780.62 County Property Tax 70,561.79 Sales Tax Revenue 1,150,364.18 Fines & Costs 161,295.11 Other Revenue 387,003.32 Franchise Fees 67,613.73 Rent Income 69,993.41 Municipal Court Revenue 10,049.00 Transfers from Other Funds 457,907.92 Adm Justice Income 106,871.66 TOTAL REVENUES $2,503,440.74 TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE $3,508,678.33 EXPENDITURES Payroll & Benefits Expense $868,132.46 Operations 2,468.00 Insurance Expense 70,722.19 Equipment Payment 32,652.47 Repair/Maintenance Expense 131,063.18 Supplies Expense 38,467.75 Utilities Expense 38,833.28 Transfers to Other Funds 1,239,148.98 Other Expense 177,968.55 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $2,599,456.86 ENDING BALANCE $909,221.47 STREET FUND BEGINNING BALANCE $39,644.66 REVENUES State Revenue $110,820.41 County Property Tax 24,045.00 Transfers from Other Funds 6,000.00 Other Revenue 5,169.96 TOTAL REVENUES $146,035.37 TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE $185,680.03 EXPENDITURES Payroll & Benefits Expense $39,312.25 Operations 3,547.29 Insurance Expense 9,040.92 Street Repairs 4,152.33 Repair/Maintenance Expense 7,409.01 Supplies Expense 10,987.21 Utilities Expense 29,411.72 Other Expense 15,326.02 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $119,186.75 ENDING BALANCE $66,493.28 NATURAL GAS FUND CASH BALANCES $107,082.25 OTHER ASSETS 91,105.00 Less: LIABILITIES AND NOTES PAYABLE (46,744.00) BEGINNING EQUITY BALANCE $151,443.25 REVENUES Other Revenue $11,959.67 Transfers from Other Funds 22,936.64 Gas Revenue 409,926.86 TOTAL REVENUES $444,823.17 TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE $596,266.42 EXPENDITURES Payroll & Benefits Expense $232,813.33 Operations 9,602.09 Insurance Expense 18,176.18 Equipment Payment 913.54 Natural Gas Expense 158,350.02 Repair/Maintenance Expense 7,231.81 Supplies Expense 9,895.57 Utilities Expense 9,169.68 Other Expense 51,323.32 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $497,475.54 CASH BALANCES $54,749.88 OTHER ASSETS 91,105.00 Less: LIABILITIES AND NOTES PAYABLE (47,064.00) ENDING EQUITY BALANCE $98,790.88 WATER FUND CASH BALANCES $88,931.84 OTHER ASSETS 2,464,027.00 Less: LIABILITIES AND NOTES PAYABLE (23,088.00) BEGINNING EQUITY BALANCE $2,529,870.84 REVENUES Other Revenue $21,592.44 Water Revenue 556,241.06 Transfers from Other Funds 16,899.96 Leachate Income 47,520.00 TOTAL REVENUES $642,253.46 TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE $3,172,124.30 EXPENDITURES Payroll & Benefits Expense $189,801.03 Operations 75,858.89 Bond Payment 102,595.37 Insurance Expense 22,593.18 Equipment Payment 913.54 Repair/Maintenance Expense 12,724.54 Supplies Expense 25,735.31 Utilities Expense 55,575.88 Transfers to Other Funds 50,000.00 Other Expense 50,583.41 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $586,381.15 CASH BALANCES $145,144.15 OTHER ASSETS 2,464,027.00 Less: LIABILITIES AND NOTES PAYABLE (23,428.00) ENDING EQUITY BALANCE $2,585,743.15 "See 2003, 2014 Bond Fund Reports and Statement of Indebtedness Attached." SALES TAX FUND BEGINNING BALANCE $257,768.55 REVENUES Sales Tax Revenue $889,832.26 Transfers from Other Funds 189,771.00 Other Revenue 8,670.43 TOTAL REVENUES $1,088,273.69 TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE $1,346,042.24 EXPENDITURES City Park Expense 18,957.88 Insect Expense 98,278.22 Trash Pickup Expense 112,161.17 Library Contribution 27,000.00 Revenue Office Expense 6,099.32 Other Expense 191,008.74 Transfers to Other Funds 336,000.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $789,505.33 ENDING BALANCE $556,536.91 ADMINISTRATION OF BEGINNING BALANCE REVENUES Other Revenue Municipal Court Revenue Small Claims Revenue TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE EXPENDITURES County Treasurer Expense Court Fines Other Expense Transfers to Other Funds TOTAL EXPENDITURES ENDING BALANCE
JUSTICE FUND $0.22 $62.74 138,554.00 2,780.00 $141,396.74 $141,396.96 $8,153.37 22,653.63 61.57 110,528.20
MUNICIPAL COURT COST FUND BEGINNING BALANCE REVENUES Other Revenue $0.76 Adm Justice Income 3,655.34 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE EXPENDITURES Supplies Expense $1,830.32 Utilities Expense 1,805.39 TOTAL EXPENDITURES ENDING BALANCE
$3,656.10 $5,169.36
CASH BALANCES Less: LIABILITIES BEGINNING BALANCE REVENUES Transfers From Other Funds TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE EXPENDITURES Payroll & Benefits Expense Insurance Expense Insect Expense Other Expense TOTAL EXPENDITURES CASH BALANCES Less: LIABILITIES ENDING BALANCE
$336,000.00 $336,000.00 $298,768.36 $257,768.55 $556,536.91
Revenue Other Revenue Municipal Court Revenue Small Claims Revenue
$10,786.36 $(4,014.54) $6,771.82 $1,400,420.06 $1,400,420.06 $1,407,191.88 $1,304,409.92 75,659.97 4,500.00 15,850.00 $1,400,419.89 $10,170.26 $(3,398.27) $6,771.9
Revenue Gross Profit Expenses County Treasurer Expense Court Fines Other Expense Expenses Revenue Less Expenditures Other Expenses Transfers to Other Funds Other Expenses Beginning Balance Net Change in Fund Balance Fund Balances Ending Balance Beginning Balance Ending Balance
$62.74 $138,554.00 $2,780.00 $141,396.74 $141,396.74 $8,153.37 $22,653.63 $61.57 $30,868.57 $110,528.17 $110,528.20 $110,528.20 ($0.03) ($0.03) $0.22 $0.19
Utilities Contingency Fund Annual Financial Statement 1/1/2020 to 12/31/2020 Current Period: Jan 2020-Dec 2020 Actual
Revenue & Expenditures Revenue State Revenue $21,780.62 County Property Tax $70,561.79 Sales Tax Revenue $1,150,364.18 Fines & Costs $161,295.11 Other Revenue $387,003.32 Franchise Fees $67,613.73 Rent Income $69,993.41 Transfers From Other Funds $457,907.92 Municipal Court Revenue $10,049.00 Adm Justice Income $106,871.66
Revenue Other Revenue Transfers From Other Funds
Revenue $2,280,532.82 Gross Profit $2,280,532.82 Expenses Transfers to Other Funds $1,239,148.98 Payroll & Benefits Expense $868,132.46 Operations $2,468.00 Insurance Expense $70,722.19 Equipment Payment $32,652.47 Repair/Maintenance Expense $131,063.18 Supplies Expense $38,467.75 Utilities Expense $38,833.28 Other Expense $177,968.55 Expenses $2,237,342.25 Revenue Less Expenditures $43,190.57 Other Revenue Transfers from Other Funds Other Revenue $222,907.92 Other Expenses Transfers to Other Funds Other Expenses $362,114.61 Net Change in Fund Balance ($96,016.12)
$1,005,237.59 ($96,016.12) $909,221.47
Street Fund Annual Financial Statement 1/1/2020 to 12/31/2020 Current Period: Jan 2020-Dec 2020 Actual Revenue State Revenue County Property Tax Other Revenue
$189,771.00
Admin of Justice Annual Financial Statement 1/1/2020 to 12/31/2020 Current Period: Jan 2020-Dec 2020 Actual
$3,635.71 $1,533.65
General Fund Annual Financial Statement 1/1/2020 to 12/31/2020 Current Period: Jan 2020-Dec 2020 Actual
Beginning Balance Fund Balances Beginning Balance Ending Balance Ending Balance
Other Revenue Other Expenses Transfers to Other Funds Beginning Balance Other Expenses Ending Balance Net Change in Fund Balance Fund Balances Beginning Balance Ending Balance
$110,820.41 $24,045.00 $5,169.96 $140,035.37 $140,035.37
Revenue Gross Profit Expenses Payroll & Benefits Expense $39,312.25 Operations $3,547.29 Insurance Expense $9,040.92 Street Repairs $4,152.33 Repair/Maintenance Expense $7,409.01 Supplies Expense $10,987.21 Utilities Expense $29,411.72 Other Expense $15,326.02 Expenses $119,186.75 Revenue Less Expenditures $20,848.62 Other Revenue Transfers from Other Funds $6,000.00 Beginning Balance Other Revenue $26,848.62 Ending Balance Net Change in Fund Balance $26,848.62 Fund Balances Beginning Balance $39,644.66 Ending Balance $66,493.28 Natural Gas Fund Annual Financial Statement 1/1/2020 to 12/31/2020 Current Period: Jan 2020-Dec 2020 Actual Revenue Other Revenue $11,959.67 Gas Revenue $409,926.86 Revenue $421,886.53 Gross Profit $421,886.53" Expenses Payroll & Benefits Expense $232,813.33 Operations $9,602.09 Insurance Expense $18,176.18 Equipment Payment $913.54 Natural Gas Expense $158,350.02 Repair/Maintenance Expense $7,231.81 Supplies Expense $9,895.57 Utilities Expense $9,169.68 Other Expense $51,323.32 Expenses $497,475.54 Revenue Less Expenditures ($75,589.01) Other Revenue Transfers from Other Funds $22,936.64 Beginning Balance Other Revenue $22,936.64 ($52,652.37) Ending Balance Net Change in Fund Balance ($52,652.37) Fund Balances Beginning Balance $151,443.25 ($52,652.37)
Revenue Gross Profit Expenses Equipment Payment Repair/Maintenance Expense Other Expense Expenses Revenue Less Expenditure Net Change in Fund Balance Fund Balances Beginning Balance Ending Balance
$791.65 $100,000.00 $100,791.65 $100,791.65 $39,983.91 $49,500.00 $10,466.47 $99,950.38 $841.27 $841.27 $34,956.08 $35,797.35
Fire Pension Fund #1 Annual Financial Statement 1/1/2020 to 12/31/2020 Current Period: Jan 2020-Dec 2020 Actual Revenue State Revenue $4,305.00 Other Revenue $3,305.02 County Treasurer Income $12,795.59 Revenue $20,405.61 Gross Profit $20,405.61 Expenses Firemen's Retirement $22,757.50 Expenses $22,757.50 Revenue Less Expenditures ($2,351.89) Net Change in Fund Balance ($2,351.89) Beginning Balance Fund Balances Beginning Balance $224,716.02 Ending Balance ($2,351.89) Ending Balance $222,364.13 Fire Pension Fund #2 Annual Financial Statement 1/1/2020 to 12/31/2020 Current Period: Jan 2020-Dec 2020 Actual Revenue Other Revenue Revenue Gross Profit Expenses Firemen's Retirement Expenses Revenue Less Expenditures Net Change in Fund Balance Beginning Balance Fund Balances Beginning Balance Ending Balance Ending Balance
$1.11 $1.11 $1.11 $1,162.30 ($1,161.19) ($1,161.19) $11,740.82 ($1,161.19) $10,579.63
Fire Protection Fund Annual Financial Statement 1/1/2020 to 12/31/2020 Current Period: Jan 2020-Dec 2020 Actual Revenue State Revenue Other Revenue Revenue Gross Profit Expenses Operations Repair/Maintenance Expense Other Expense Expenses Revenue Less Expenditures Beginning Balance Net Change in Fund Balance Beginning Balance Ending Balance
$20,847.65 $169.49 $21,017.14 $21,017.14 $7,654.76 $588.59 $158.90 $8,402.25 $12,614.89 $12,614.89 $17,041.65 $29,656.54
Municipal Court Cost Fund Annual Financial Statement 1/1/2020 to 12/31/2020 Current Period: Jan 2020-Dec 2020 Actual Revenue Other Revenue Adm Justice Income Revenue Gross Profit Expenses Supplies Expense Utilities Expense Expenses Revenue Less Expenditures Net Change in Fund Balance Fund Balances Beginning Balance Ending Balance Ending Balance
$0.76 $3,655.34 $3,656.10 $3,656.10 $1,830.32 $1,805.39 $3,635.71 $20.39 $20.39 $1,513.26 $20.39 $1,533.65
Payroll Fund Annual Financial Statement 1/1/2020 to 12/31/2020 Current Period: Jan 2020-Dec 2020 Actual Revenue
1 FUND $224,716.02 $4,305.00 3,305.02 12,795.59 $20,405.61 $245,121.63 $22,757.50
REVENUES Other Revenue $1.11 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE EXPENDITURES Firemen's Retirement 1,162.30 TOTAL EXPENDITURES ENDING BALANCE
$1,513.26
PAYROLL FUND
$22,757.50 $222,364.13 $11,740.82
$1.11 $11,741.93 $1,162.30 $10,579.63
FIRE PROTECTION FUND BEGINNING BALANCE $17,041.65 REVENUES State Revenue $20,847.65 Other Revenue 169.49 TOTAL REVENUES $21,017.14 TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE $38,058.79 EXPENDITURES Operations $7,654.76 Other Expense 158.90 Repair/Maintenance Expense 588.59 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $8,402.25
$98,790.88
Water & Sewer Fund Annual Financial Statement 1/1/2020 to 12/31/2020 Current Period: Jan 2020-Dec 2020 Actual
$141,396.77 $0.19
FIRE PENSION 2 FUND BEGINNING BALANCE
$29,656.54
Ending Balance
UTILITIES CONTINGENCY FUND BEGINNING BALANCE $34,956.08 REVENUES Other Revenue 791.65 Transfers From Other Funds 100,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES $100,791.65 TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE $135,747.73 EXPENDITURES Equipment Payment 39,983.91 Repair/Maintenance Expense 49,500.00 Other Expense 10,466.47 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $99,950.38 ENDING BALANCE $35,797.35 FIRE PENSION BEGINNING BALANCE REVENUES State Revenue Other Revenue County Treasurer Income TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE EXPENDITURES Firemen's Retirement TOTAL EXPENDITURES ENDING BALANCE
ENDING BALANCE
Revenue Other Revenue Water Revenue Leachate Income Revenue Gross Profit Expenses Payroll & Benefits Expense Operations Bond Payment Insurance Expense Equipment Payment Repair/Maintenance Expense Supplies Expense Utilities Expense Other Expense Expenses Revenue Less Expenditures Other Revenue Transfers from Other Funds Other Revenue Other Expenses Transfers to Other Funds Beginning Balance Other Expenses
$21,592.44 $556,241.06 $47,520.00 $625,353.50 $625,353.50 $189,801.03 $75,858.89 $102,595.37 $22,593.18 $913.54 $12,724.54 $25,735.31 $55,575.88 $50,583.41 $536,381.15 $88,972.35 $16,899.96 $16,899.96 $50,000.00" $50,000.00 $55,872.31
Ending Balance Net Change in Fund Balance $55,872.31 Fund Balances Beginning Balance $1,019,813.84 Ending Balance $1,075,686.15 Sales Tax Fund Annual Financial Statement 1/1/2020 to 12/31/2020 Current Period: Jan 2020-Dec 2020 Actual Revenue Sales Tax Revenue $889,832.26 Other Revenue $8,670.43 Revenue $898,502.69 Gross Profit $898,502.69 Expenses City Park Expense $18,957.88 Insect Expense $98,278.22 Trash Pickup Expense $112,161.17 Library Contribution $27,000.00 Revenue Office Expense $6,099.32 Other Expense $191,008.74 Expenses $453,505.33" Revenue Less Expenditures $444,997.36 Other Revenue Transfers from Other Funds $189,771.00
Transfers From Other Funds Revenue Gross Profit Expenses Payroll & Benefits Expense Insurance Expense Insect Expense Other Expense Expenses Revenue Less Expenditures Other Revenue Net Change in Fund Balance Beginning Balance Ending Balance
$1,400,420.06 $254,167.38 $254,167.38 $1,304,409.92 $75,659.97 $4,500.00 $15,850.00 $1,400,419.89" ($1,146,252.51) $1,146,252.68 $0.17 $6,771.82 $6,771.99
CITY OF HAZEN INDEBTEDNESS -DECEMBER 31, 2020 DATE LAST PAYMENT DUE TYPE OF DEBT 2014 Water & Sewer AMOUNT Improvement Bonds Bonded Debt $1,585,000.00 08/01/2044 2014 WATER & SEWER BOND FUND Balance on hand 12/31/2019 $44,302.41 Receipts: Dividends $146.05 Transfer from Water & Sewer $102,595.37 Transfer from Debt Service Reserve $Total Cash Receipts $102,741.42 Total Funds Available $147,043.83 Expenditures: Fiduciary Fees $768.75 Interest Paid $61,305.02 Bonds Called $40,000.00 Total Expenditures $(102,073.77) Ending Balance 12/31/2020 $44,970.06 2014 WATER & SEWER DEBT SERVICE RESERVE Balance on Hand 12/31/2019 $54,877.10 Receipts: Interest $857.91 Transfer from Bond Fund $Total Cash Redeipts $857.91 Total Funds Available $857.91 Expenditures: Transfer to Bond Fund $Total Expenditures Ending Balance 12/31/2020 $55,735.01 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 the 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) working days at which time the record will be available for inspection and copying. David Hoover, Recorder/Treasurer
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Come see Charlie Gerren at
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in Sherwood by Sam’s. Contact 501-681-9121 or the office at 501-945-4444. We sell New and Used vehicles.
Bowman Plumbing Serving the Entire Grand Prairie Adam Bowman, MP 6142 Repair - Remodel New Construction Dependable Service Free Estimates Family Owned and Operated Call: (870) 256-5230
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HUGE MOVING SALE Household items for sale. Furniture, rugs, pictures, lamps, lots of bedding, Christmas items, dishes, glassware, small kitchen appliances, decorating items, shop tools, and a large
selection of toy tractors. Lots of silk flowers. Sale at the farm shop behind 308 West Crowley St. in Hazen on Friday and Saturday, April 2nd and 3rd, from 8:00 a.m. until 6 p.m.
To Whom It May Concern: A 2019 Chevy Silverado Vin# 1GCPWDED9KZ152034 was picked up on 3-17-21 on Front Street in Hazen, AR at the request of the Hazen Police Dept. This vehicle is in the possession of Rick’s Automotive & Wrecker Service 1111 Hwy 70 W, Hazen Ar. 72064, (870)255-3305. Towing, storage, & administrative costs are accruing as legal liability of the owner. Rick’s Automotive & Wrecker Service claims first priority possessory lien on the
said vehicle and its content for all such charges. The vehicle and its contents will be dismantled, destroyed, or sold at public sale to the highest bidder if not claimed within 45 days and constitutes a waiver by the owner and lien holder of all right, title, and interest in the vehicle. To take possession of this vehicle, you must appear during normal business hours, MonFri, 8am-5pm, provide proof of ownership and pay all associated charges. (3-31-21 2tc)
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Architect statements needed The Hazen School District is requesting Qualification Statements from proposers who can adequately demonstrate they have the resources, experience and qualifications to provide ARCHITECT service for any future renovation and/or construction at the Hazen School District. The RFQ is available online at the Hazen School District
Web site (Hazen.k12.us), or upon request from the administration office at 305 North Hazen Avenue, Hazen, AR. 72064 Submittal deadline is 1:30 P.M. on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. (Posted March 23, 2021) Donnie Boothe Superintendent of the Hazen School District 870-255-4549
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Bison beat DeWitt in Mike Volz Memorial Tournament this weekend By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor The Carlisle Bison baseball team went 1-2 in the Mike Volz Memorial Tournament at Ouachita High School this past weekend. The Bison (6-7) beat DeWitt 5-4 but lost to Hermitage 3-2 and Camden Harmony Grove 4-1. In the win over DeWitt, Carlisle trailed 4-0 after three innings. The Bison plated five runs I the bottom of the fifth and final inning. Scoring runs were Dalton Ward, Eli Bednar, Devin Cooney, Joseph Cook and Eli
Moody. The Bison had only three hits — one each from Collin Jinks, who drove in the game-winning run, and David Hayes and Cooney. Jinks had two RBIs. Also getting RBIs were Cooney and Moody. Noah Seidenschwarz got the win. He pitched a scoreless fifth inning. Hayes and Moody each pitched two innings. Hayes gave up three earned runs. Moody gave up one run, which was unearned. In the loss to Hermitage, the Bison trailed 3-0 after four innings. Carlisle scored two runs in the top of
the fifth and final inning. Moody doubled with one out in the fifth and Holden Jones walked. They both scored but the third out came on a pickoff between second and third bases. The Bison had only one hit — Moody’s double. In the loss to Harmony Grove, the Bison trailed 4-0 after two innings. They plated a run in the top of the sixth. Mikey Freeby scored Carlisle’s only run. The Bison had five hits in the loss. Hayes had two hits. Jinks, Jones and Eli Bednar had one hit each.
Carlisle Bison baseball coach Steven Tew talks to his team during recent action. (Mark Buffalo photo.)
New Southern and Northern District Jurors lists for Prairie County Prairie County has released the jurors list for the Southern and Northern Districts. Judge Brock will be holding Juror Orientation on April 5th. at the DeValls Bluff Courthouse at 9:00 & Des Arc Courthouse at 10:30. Southern District Jurors May- August Billy J. Alberson Bobbie R. Alberson Tiffani R. Alberson Bobby L. Anderson William E. Anderson Christopher T. Andrews Diella D. Andrews Diane M. Barker James A. Baxter Carol M. Black Sarah R. Blalack Holly C. Boothe Megan L. Boudreaux Rita M. Bracy Connie J. Brizendine Dakyia D. Brown William C. Brown Howard R. Burks Jr. Ashley E. Camp Ortensla F. Campbell Rashard R. Campbell Sheila R. Carpenter Jimmie L. Carter Levi D. Childress Carolyn S. Cook David P. Cook Earnest D. Cooper Rebecca A. Cox Mischelle L. Cullum Alicia C. Curlett Joey D. Davis Rebecca A. Dixon Derek A. Doepel Stephanie Y. Duncan Glenda M. Edge Annie I. Finley Jena A. Fought Michael J. Gaither Joni L. Gate Andrew M. Griffin Courtney D. Guerrero Kyle H. Hall Anthony L. Hardmon, Jr. Charles W. Hartsell
Jamie D. Hickman Nina M. Holloway Luke D. Hooks Eula J. Humbert Illiana Hurt Jason A. Jackson Janey L. Jenkins David A. Jones, Jr. Burl E. Jordan David L. Kee Francis P. Kerr, Jr. Trasina A. King Ricky T. Kloss Allison B. Kreimeier Lowell W. Leder Brenda J. Levey Cathy B. Lowe Vickie Marek Alyssa B. Maxwell Nancy McWhorter Tammy P. McWhorter Rebecca D. Meier Lauren M. Mertens Rachel L. Mertens Dandrea M. Metcalf Latasha C. Metcalf Sandra O. Moody Robert W. Morris Jonathan E. Mosby Tammy K. Nail Jacob W. Ollis Michael L. Pace Billy D. Paschal Elizabeth K. Perkins Calvin D. Pinkney Amber S. Pirtle Jenipher L. Price Sean R. Price Dustin M. Prince Luke A. Prine Gary D. Raper Vickie L. Reel Johnny L. Ring Hunter A. Robinson Tricia L. Robinson Marla T. Rogers James A. Ronquest Gregory Q. Sarringar Mallory K. Seidenstricker Brenda H. Simpson Nickolas C. Smith Tracey E. Smith Ralph E. Smith, Jr. Jennifer D. Stallings Rickey H. Strohl Shannon Thomas Holli K. Thompson Dennis W. Thrower Karen D. Tipton
Terry R. Tipton Delinda L. Tolbert Pamela K. Tosh Gladys J. Tucker Larry Turner John A. Vandesteeg Molly D. Vick Beadie A. Walker Marty J. Walker Kenneth J. Wallin, Jr. Larry J. Watson Crystal L. Weatherley Shirley H. Weems Karen E. West Katelynn N Whitcomb Carrell Rosie L. White Angela L. Wilson Frances I. Wilson James Womack Northern District Jurors May-August 2021 Jacy L. Adams Chester W. Allwhite Everette E. Barrentine Blake C. Beckwith Davis W. Bell Sara K. Bell Timothy G Bordelon Katie J. Boyd Kevin C. Brannon John C. Britton Angela R. Brown Joel M. Buck
Terri L. Buck Rebecca L. Bush Bennie C. Butler Brandon L. Cain Jeffery B. Calhoun Jeffery L. Carter Sharon L. Castleberry Jacie K. Childers Paul Cobb Daren R. Covington Alison C. Cox Gary Cunningham Allison A. Davis Timothy J. DeVore William R. Dougherty Justin D. Eans Ronald D. Eans Clifton L. Edwards Michael D. Elliott Tiffany L. Elliott Robin D. English Carolyn F. Evans Cameron S. Fisher Christopher R. Fisher Nicholas N. Fritts Ashley A. Garcia Leigh A. Garth Troy L. Geisler Bailey M. Gibbs Shauna J. Gilbraith Jonathan R. Gonzalez Benny R. Goodwin Elmer R. Graham, Jr. Charleen D. Green Candance L. Gross Gayle E. Guess
Lainey M. Guess Brenda Herring Kriztain W. Hickerson Matthew H. Hill Dwight R. Hill, 3rd Cheryl L. Holland Dwight W. Holloway Jacob L. Holloway Justus E. Holloway Stephanie J. Holloway Shami L. Hood Carlee R. Howerton Conner Huddleston Betty J. Huffstickler Angela R. Ingle Micah D. Ingle Vicki L. Ingle Kenneth D. James Savannah R. Johns Ricky L. Johnson William C. Kearby Victoria D. Keel Helen A. Ketring Robin L. Kirkland Floyd V. Leach Kimberly Lewis Burnett Mark E. Lisko Carla M. Long Karen D. Long Robert A. Long Erika R. Lott Linda J. Maben Jeffrey J. Malone Gregory T. Martin Alan G. Massengale
Karen McMillen Paul D. Norman Raymond H. Parker Courtney D. Randall John T. Reidhar 2nd Taylor J. Richards Tammy L. Roberts Faleshia A. Robinson Velda E. Rogers Donnie L. Sanderson Ethan K. Schechte Joan M. Scott Ronnie W. Simmons Nichole R. Sims Patrick W. Skarda Justin R. Smith Sarah M. Smith Cody R. Speight Charles D. Stanley Bobby J. Stephens James W. Tallent April M. Thomas Clinton A. Treadwell Sydney E. Treadwell Tyler D. Treadwell Robbie J. Veazey Alan L. Vincent Robert D. Voiles Meletta S. Walker Brenda C. Wallace Lottie J. White Kenneth N. Whiting, Jr. Tracey A. Wolfe Cory D. Wyatt Randi M. Youngblood
AR Grown and Arkansas Made materials available The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is pleased to announce the restructuring of its Arkansas Grown and Arkansas Made branded programs to offer new ways to support its Arkansas Grown and Arkansas Made members. The Arkansas Grown and Arkansas Made logos are now available free of charge to all grower and producer members for use in their promotional material, including websites, printed materials, advertising, and banners. In past years, memberships were tiered with varying benefits and fees according to the membership level. More than 900 producers and makers are members of Arkansas Grown and Arkansas Made. The Arkansas
Department of A g r i c u l t u r e (Department) is also introducing a new membership category, the Arkansas Grown and Arkansas Made Supporter. This membership is intended for retail companies, restaurants, and other organizations that sell Arkansas Grown and Arkansas Made products or support these programs in general. The annual membership dues for organizations with locations in-state are $250. Membership dues for organizations with locations outside of Arkansas are $500. As an additional benefit for Arkansas Grown and Arkansas Made members and consumers, a new and enhanced website for the programs is being developed and will be launched by early
summer. “The Arkansas Grown and Arkansas Made branded programs support Arkansas agriculture, our state’s largest industry, by connecting consumers and producers and helping consumers more easily identify locally grown and made products,” said Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward. “These changes and improvements are the result of much research and input from members and industry partners and are part of the Department’s ongoing
efforts to provide effective and efficient service to Arkansas agriculture and the public. Interest in these new options has been positive, and we look forward to welcoming new members and to the programs’ continued success.” The Department started the Arkansas Grown program in 2012 to help promote the many agricultural products that are grown here in Arkansas. Visit arkansasgrown.org or contact Karen Reynolds at karen.reynolds@agriculture.arkansas.gov.
King Kat Grab and Go Friday, April 2 5 pm to 7 pm Stratton Seed in Carlisle Plates are $15 All Fish, All Chicken or Combo Fish and Chicken Pre-order on King Kat Inc Facebook or call 870-8545187 or text 870-830-3963.
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