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Community Calendar of Events Tuesday April 12 Prairie County Quorum Court meets in Des Arc Courthouse Annex 6:00 p.m. Thursday April 14 DeValls Bluff City Council Meeting City Hall 6:00 p.m. Hornet Baseball @ Des Arc 4:30 p.m. V/JV Friday April 15 Carlisle Public Library Easter Egg Hunt 4:00 p.m. Hazen Public Schools will be closed Friday, April 15, and Monday, April 18, for Easter Good Friday Services at Hazen Methodist Church 6:30 p.m. Thursday April 28 Food Distribution Hazen Methodist Church 10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m. Community events brought to you by Hazen Chamber of Commerce
and the Please call F&M Bank (255-3042) or The Grand Prairie Herald (255-4538) to list events.
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Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Leslie Rutledge campaigns in Des Arc By Rita Dobson Friday April 8, the Leslie Rutledge for Lieutenant Governor campaign made a stop in Des Arc at D3 Auto sales. Rutledge was eager to visit with several Prairie County citizens and hear their concerns about the economy and how it's affecting Prairie County. Ms. Rutledge stated that if elected Lt. Governor of Arkansas she would work with the new Governor to reduce and eventually eliminate the state income tax. State Senator Ron Caldwell and State Representative David Hillman were both present, and Rutledge spoke of legislation they helped to pass that has helped to make Arkansas the most prolife state in the union. The event was hosted by Dare Saul, owner of D3 Auto Sales and his family, a lunch of fried chicken was enjoyed by those that attended.
Extension offering beekeeping course By Tracy Courage U of A System Division of Agriculture LITTLE ROCK – Beekeeping basics, one of the Cooperative Extension Service’s most requested courses, is being offered in-person this spring. The threepart course teaches beginning beekeepers everything they need to know to get started with honey bees. Classes will be held inperson on April 11, 18 and 25 from 6-9 p.m. at the Cooperative Extension Service state office, 2301 S. University Ave., Little Rock. “There’s no experience necessary,” Jon Zawislak, assistant professor of apiculture and urban entomology with University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, said. “This is a perfect course if you have zero experience or if you’re a first-year beekeeper.” Honey harvested from the hives can be a source of income for beekeepers, and the bees
help increase crop yields through pollination. More than 100 crops are pollinated by honey bees, including fruits and vegetables, and forage for dairy and beef cattle. Zawislak has been teaching the beekeeping short course since 2009 and regularly gets requests from beginning hobbyists. In the course, participants will learn about the structure and function of the beehive, essential tools for beekeeping and learn basic honeybee biology and behaviors. Zawislak also covers colony inspection and pest management. “We will also cover all the seasonal tasks – harvesting honey, preparing hives for winter, and keeping colonies healthy,” he added. The cost is $30, and seating is limited. To register, contact the Pulaski County Extension Office at 501340-6650. For more information about honey bees, visit uaex.uada.edu/bees.
Drainage District #2 elects officers... New members were appointed to the Drainage District #2 committee at a meeting held on April 7 at the DeValls Bluff Courthouse. Sam Prislovsky was elected President, Gary Wilks was elected Secretary/Treasurer, and Wade Prislovsky will be a Director. Since the members are all new to this commission any decisions concerning the ditch will be postponed until they have ample time to review all the information. Pictured from left to right are Jon Clawitter Sam Prislovsky, Gary Wilks, and Wade Prislovsky. Clawitter is resigning from the board after serving on it since 1945.
Primary Election May 24, 2022 The last day to register to vote for the Primary Election is April 25th. Those wanting to vote by absentee ballot in the Primary Election may call the Prairie County Clerk’s office in Des Arc at (870) 256-4434 and request an absentee ballot application.
PUBLIC NOTICE A vacancy exists on the Hazen City Council for Ward One Position Two. Ward One lies within the corporate limits of Hazen west of North Woodlawn Street and north of Highway 70. The remaining members of the City Council will consider the appointment of a qualified voter residing in Ward One to fill the vacancy at the next City Council meeting at 6:00 p.m. April 21, 2022. A qualified voter residing in Ward One interested in serving in this capacity should contact Mayor David Hardke at City Hall 2554521 prior to the meeting.
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