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Des Arc Council calls an end to property complaints At the monthly council meeting on April 19th, the city council ended a complaint about a building constructed at 1408 Lee Street. Cecil Taylor issued a complaint about the structure, citing that the building permit should not have been issued because a proper drawing was not included. He said that since the permit had been issued and the structure built, the city should have forced the property owner to take it down. Taylor said that the building could not possibly meet city codes and it is bringing down property values in the area. Mayor Jim Garth asked for a morion to not take any action on the complaint as advised by City Attorney Ginger Stuart. A motion was made but during discussion on the motion, Council member Gail King stated that she felt
that since the building permit should not have been issued the city should pursue action against the owner. Taylor said he had done a lot of research on the permit and and a proper drawing was not included so the city should be responsible. Attorney Stuart stated that in her research she had found that a drawing was included in the permit application and had also found no city codes that the structure violates. She told Taylor that cities have no control over what an owner does with their property, such as color or materials, as long as it meets codes. She added that in this matter she just couldn’t find any codes or ordinances that were not met. Taylor said that he would be bringing legal action against the city. The motion was passed with a 4-1 vote.
Thursday May 5
Cinco De Mayo at the Hazen Public Library 10:30 a.m.
Friday May 6 Senior Day at Hazen High School
Sunday May 8 Mothers’ Day
Monday May 9 Biscoe EHC Meeting First Baptist Church 10:00 a.m. HHS Honors Banquet Murry’s Restaurant Community events brought to you by Hazen Chamber of Commerce
The Baseball Association addressed the council concerning their financial situation. Cole Morton gave council members a financial report showing how they are in the red and need some solutions in order to continue the program. Some of the major expenses are an average energy bill of $600 per month during the season. The electricity has to remain connected year long because if they have electricity turned on just for the ball season, they would have to pay a deposit and reconnect fee of $400 each time. Another big cost is property insurance, which has such a high deductible that it’s pretty much useless. An example of the insurance problem was recent storm and hail damage that costs more to repair than they can afford with what little insur-
Cole Morton ance will pay because with the city’s policy. there is such a high Mayor Garth said the deductible because each city would certainly damaged property has to work with the associabe an individual claim tion to help find some with a deductible. solutions. He suggested Morton asked the city if a work meeting with the they could check into association bringing maybe having the city their electric bills and have the electricity put their insurance policy into the city’s expense and any other suggesand could see if their tions they might have. insurance could be put (Continued on p. 5.)
Bob Juola new Hazen City Council member
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Hazen High School Athletic Banquet
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Gaylon Hale swears in Bob Juola as the new council member.
Bob Juola, a former member of the Hazen City Council, was selected by secret ballot to fill the Ward 1 position 2 position vacated on the Hazen City Council by Rick Wiggins at its regular meeting held on Thursday, April 21. Two citizens volunteered for the position, Gary Rogers and Juola. Juola is a former city council member. Prairie County Court Clerk Gaylon Hale performed the swearing in at the beginning of the meeting. Other council members in attendance were Steve Chlapecka, Barbara Rogers, Larry Anthony, Tim Juola, and Dallas Taylor, along with Recorder/Treasurer David Hoover. In old business, the council discussed the
purchase of a leaf machine for the city. Mayor David Hardke presented a quotation for a new Spartan Pro 15 yard trailer mounted leaf vacuum from Henard Utility Products in Searcy, which would cost approximately $86,705.48. A 20 yard trailer would cost approximately $88,960. Hardke said that the city of White Hall likes this particular brand, but there was some concern about the cost, which would include the hiring of at least one part-time utilities department employee. Hardke said that the leaf vacuum could be purchased with contingency funds. “Sixty five of our problems are due to culverts being filled up with leaves,” Hardke
said. The council decided to wait to make a decision. In the meantime, the council members, Utilities Department Manager Chad Swaim, and the mayor will do some research by checking with other cities that use similar equipment. According to the mayor, much of the flooding problem in the city comes from residents raking their leaves into the ditches and allowing trash to accumulate in the ditches. The leaves and trash block the culverts, some of which have partially collapsed, when there is heavy or continuous rain, and water backs up in the ditches. Hardke had prepared an ordinance concerning (Continued on p. 5.)
Carlisle Board hears student achievements, graduation schedules By Debbye Harrison Reading scores are up in the high school Principal B. J. Greene reported at the April 11 School Board meeting. He gave credit to the implementation of the zero hour. In January students came to school at 8:25 and all teachers were trained to teach reading. In February students were tested to determine their areas of weakness such as reading comprehension. Students were then grouped and teachers were assigned. Beginning that month those students whose scores were at grade level or above could come to school at 8:25. Students in need of extra help were given small group instruction with 2-3 teachers to a group. This allowed students to be taught the specific skills they need-
ed with individualized instruction. In-depth reading scores in all areas have improved. Carlisle students have been achieving as individuals. Nessa Black placed second out of 4, 287 photographs in a national contest sponsored by Josten’s. Her picture will be featured in Josten’s Lookbook. Nattalay Canada was selected for the state All Star Band. The FFA Chapter placed 8th in the state in Agronomy, the FCCLA was named a Platinum and Gold Chapter. The CHS Bison Band scored an excellent and superior in Sight Reading. This is the first in ten years. The contract with the Arch Ford Co-op was renewed for ALE and HUB. The ALE program is shared with Hazen.
The HUB program allows students who are at risk to complete their credits for graduation by working online. They also meet in-person with their facilitator one day a week. This flexibility has helped many students graduate who would have otherwise been a drop-out. The new Zoning Map is being prepared and will be available soon. All Classified personnel
were re-hired and the salary schedule was approved. The Board approved two flex days for the teachers to be added to the school calendar. Graduation schedule CHS seniors will graduate on May 15 at 3 p.m. in Bison Arena, and the Pre-K graduation will be held at 9 a.m. on May 19 at the football field. Kindergarten gradua-
tion will be held at 9 a.m. on May 25 in the Elementary Cafeteria The Sixth Grade will graduate at 9 a.m. on May 26 in the Elementary Cafeteria. The Athletic Banquet will be held on May 19. Board Members present were Jereme Carter, Shari Couch, Debbie Reid and Brandon Parker. Absent Mandy Brewer, Whitney Jones and Adam Ellis.
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Portia Ann Walls Palsa Portia Ann Walls Palsa of Des Arc, passed away April 23, 2022. She was born February 7, 1941 to the late Lawrence Edward and Nannie Bel (McBee) Walls and is survived by her husband of 61 years, Jerry Lee Palsa, sisters Shirley Cleek of Little Rock, Pam Bredlow (Gary) of Scott, and Peggy Davis (Rickard) of Tampa, Florida, children, Jeffrey Palsa of Little Rock, Shelly Bradley (Rick) of Atkins, and Brad Palsa (Melanie) of Searcy, grandchildren, Rebecca Catlett, Robert Catlett (Jessica), Caitlyn Hartford (Randall), and Courtney Palsa, and great-grand-children, Brody, Carlie Beth, Christopher, Lillianna, Haidyn, and Bradley. Private services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Welcome Home Cemetery, 215 Jordan Lane, Griffithville, AR 72060.
Edith Maxine Petrus Edith Maxine Petrus, 89, of Des Arc passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Maxine was born April 10, 1933 in Hazen, Arkansas to Delbert and Myrtle Edge. Maxine was a graduate of Hazen High School. At the age of 12 she started working for Bell Telephone as an operator, a job she held for many years. Maxine
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was a farmer’s wife and a loving mother to two children. Her family was her life and she loved being involved in their lives. She loved to cook, have family parties, and going to the casino. Maxine was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 30 years, Francis Petrus, and her sister, Hazel Chase. She is survived by her daughters, Karen Petrus and Francine (Paul) Dickson; special granddaughter, Codi Konecny; sister, Shirley Curtis, and many nieces and nephews. Visitation was held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 22, 2022 at St. Rose Catholic Church in Carlisle followed by Rosary at 10:30 and funeral mass at 11:00 p.m. Interment was in the Hazen Cemetery. Arrangements were by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen.
Daniel Glenn Pinkerton Daniel Glenn (Danny) Pinkerton, age 69, of DeValls Bluff, AR, went to be with the Lord, on April 22, 2022. He was born in Hazen, AR on April 27, 1952 to Floyd and Clara Pinkerton of DeValls Bluff. Danny was a member of the class of 1970 of DeValls Bluff High School and his classmates were his close family. He began working at Remington Arms on March 29, 1971 and retired on December 31, 2018 after almost 48 years of service. His friends at Remington were his Big R family. Danny attended Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in DeValls Bluff until the pandemic of 2020. He is survived by his sister, Barbara Williams, two nephews, Glenn (Kelly) Williams and John (Sherry) Williams all of Biscoe, AR. He is also survived by great nephews Sam(Shelby), Jacob and Landon Williams of Biscoe, AR and great nieces Becca (Cody) Anderson of Des Arc, AR and Cari (Lance) Prine of Hazen, AR. Visitation was 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen. Graveside service were held at 10:00 am in the pavilion at Oakland Cemetery in DeValls Bluff.
William David Sanders William David Sanders, 48, of DeValls Bluff, was welcomed into heaven on Monday, April 18, 2022, surrounded by his family. David was born on February 21, 1974, to James and Linda Sanders while James was stationed in Honolulu, Hawaii. Because of his dad’s military career, David lived all over the United States and ended up graduating from Havelock High School in North Carolina in 1992. After his dad’s retirement, the family chose to move back to Arkansas to be close to family. It was after this move that he met his wife, Stephanie Willeford. The couple was married on November 1, 1997, and made their home and raised their family in DeValls Bluff. David and Stephanie had three children, Tyler, Drew and Tessa. During their marriage, David was employed by Drum-Line Printing in Stuttgart, where he worked for 25 years. He loved his job and more importantly, the people he worked with. David spent most of his free time with his family, whom he adored. He loved more than anything watching his kids play the sport of their choice, whether it was football, baseball, softball, basketball, cheer, or dance. He was even brave enough to coach them a few times. He loved getting to spend that time with them and watching them excel. During his coaching time, he acquired many kids who loved him dearly and some would even call him Dad. He absolutely loved the kids he coached and even after many years would want to know how they were doing. During the last few years, the softball field was where you could find David. He loved sitting on the bucket for Tessa while she pitched or soft tossing her balls so she could bat. David also enjoyed grilling, camping, watching sports or just visiting with people. David is preceded in death by his mother, Linda Watkins Sanders, grandparents William and Joan (Ruby) Watkins and Sadie Sanders and James Sanders, and his nephew, Christopher Hayes. David is survived by his wife of 24 years, Stephanie Sanders, of DeValls Bluff, sons Tyler
Sanders of DeValls Bluff, and Drew Sanders (Savannah Roy) of Carlisle, daughter Tessa Sanders of DeValls Bluff, father James Sanders of Carlisle, a brother Jim (Fawnita) Sanders of Tijeras, New Mexico, in laws Bobby and Frankie Willeford, Regina and Johnny Owens, Candy and Lynn Mills all of Biscoe, and Angie and Ronnie Cote of DeValls Bluff as well as a host of nieces and nephews whom he loved and adored. Visitation was held on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at Brasfield United Methodist Church, from 6-8 pm. The funeral was Thursday, April 21, 2022, at 2 pm at Brasfield United Methodist Church followed by burial in Carlisle. Bro Ted Edmundson will be officiating. Pallbearers: Johnny Owens, Ronnie Cote, Lynn Mills, Grant McIntosh, Brandon Bradshaw, Matt Contreas, and Dale Jones. Honorary Pallbearers: Lynn Mills, Jordan Eason, Ki Dearen, Isaac Monroe, CJ James and Kam’Ryn Taylor. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Home Care in Little Rock for the “Best Day Ever Fund” at https://www.hospicehomecare.com/.
beloved husband of 35 years, Vernon White, her parents Henry & Georgie Price, sisters Maxine Steward, Ruby Carnahan, Bonnie Rieke, and Phyllis Erwin. Doris is survived by a large and loving family including her sister, Glenna Chandler, her children, Paul & Susan Castleberry of Mustang, OK, Don & Debbie Castleberry of Hickory, NC, Wade & Josie Allmond of Forrest City, AR, Sharon & Glenn Ferguson of Flint, MI, Donna & Kenny Alexander of DeValls Bluff, AR, Vernon & Stacy White of Ashdown, AR, and Terry White of Delray Beach, Florida. Additionally, Doris’s legacy is lovingly celebrated by 14 grandchildren and a multitude of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and precious friends. Doris was a
woman who was equally at home enjoying a room full of people dancing to Country & Western music as she was sitting quietly at a table enjoying her own company. She loved being challenged and found joy in piecing together intricate jigsaw puzzles and beating herself at solitaire. She bore many titles but her favorite was “grandma.” She spent countless days watching as children played in the yard, applying band-aids, making pallets in the floor, and ensuring that there was a never-ending flow of kool-aid, sweet tea, popsicles, John Wayne films, hugs, advice, stories, and as was often most needed, a quiet kindness and understanding. Her laughter will echo through the hearts of her loved ones, and she will be greatly missed.
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Celebration of life inspires many By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor
PC Extension Homemakers hold Spring Council Event Prairie County Extension Homemakers are. This year’s Spring Council event on April 21st was all about succulents. And thanks to Jan Yingling from the White County Extension Office, members learned that succulents are Low maintenance, not No maintenance. Members then had the opportunity to choose a succulent and proper container with Mrs. Yingling’s guidance. She also showed them how to mix their potting soil for the best results. Because of the kindness of Sutherlands in Stuttgart each member got to take their own succulent home at no cost. After
the planting was done members enjoyed lunch and the business portion of the event. Biscoe and Idlewild EHC were the host clubs for this year’s Spring Council meeting and with the help of Prairie County Extension Agent Emilee Moody the theme set the mood for the event. Tables were decorated with succulents and a banner with a balloon garland were the backdrop for the event. The combination of the theme and Mrs. Yingling’s program made everyone want to get their hands dirty and get to planting. There were 28 people in attendance including
Nancy Hightower, Program Technician FCS, from the Little Rock State Office and Dot Hart the Delta District Director for EHC who made it out to the event. Each Fall and Spring Emilee Moody and the Prairie County EHC Council plan county wide educational events to promote EHC and recruit new members. If you are interested in joining Prairie County EHC please contact the Prairie County Extension Office at 870998-2614 or email emoody@uada.edu. "The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers all 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."
On Friday, April 15, I would have normally been covering a game for one of my newspapers. But sometimes, there are more important things. And I want to share with the readers what that is. A family friend, David Sanders, found out seven months ago, he had cancer. He has been fighting valiantly during this time to try to beat the dreaded disease. But earlier in the week, David decided it was time to end the fight. I’ve known David and his wife Stephanie for more than 15 years. They live in DeValls Bluff but their three children went to school in Carlisle, my hometown. Stephanie teaches elementary school there. Their two sons Tyler and Drew played football and baseball for the Bison and graduated from CHS. Their daughter Tessa is a seventh grader at Carlisle High School and is a softball player. All three of their kids danced at Lana’s Dance Studio in Lonoke. My daughter Emmy danced with them for years and considers Tessa to be a good friend. In fact, many times David, Stephanie or Drew would pick Emmy up after dance if I was working and take her home or to me at a ball
David Sanders of DeValls Bluff catches a “pitch” made by his daughter Tessa during a celebration for David on April 15 at Rockfeller Park in Carlisle. Also pictured are David’s sons Tyler and Drew and his wife Stephanie. David stopped treatment for his cancer diagnosis last week. (Mark Buffalo photo.) game in Carlisle. David coached Tessa playing ball for years. They “lived” at the ball park quite a bit. After David decided to stop treatments, Stephanie made a post on Facebook saying that David wanted to “sit on the bucket” and let Tessa pitch to him. So what was a simple request by David turned into a celebration for David and his family. I estimated that more than 200 people came out to Rockefeller Park in Carlisle on April 15 to visit with David, watch him play catch with Tessa one last time and just have a good time. I was asked by another friend if I was busy on Friday night. She explained to me what was going on. I did not hesitate when asked if I
could photograph the celebration. It was my extreme honor. Luckily, I was able to visit with David for a few moments. He told me that when he made the decision to stop treatments that a big weight was taken off his shoulders and it was a tremendous feeling. He knows he will be going to heaven soon and is at peace with his decision. If you all are the praying type, please keep the Sanders family in your prayers. If not, please send them some good thoughts and vibes. They mean so much to me. They need all they can get. David lost his fight with cancer on Monday, April 18. He is now at peace with the Lord. I know I, along with his family, will see him again one day.
Beginner farmer course online By John Lovett U of A System Division of Agriculture The Center for Arkansas Farms and Foods’ 2022 Beginner Farmer Classes are available online through Oct. 31. The 2023 series will be held in January and February. The 2022 series was held from Jan. 11 through March 1. To pay the $10 per class fee and view the two-hour recordings, visit the registration page at https://farmandfoodsystem.uada.edu/classes/ and email Heather Friedrich, program manager, at heatherf@uark.edu to con-
firm receipt. The 2022 classes include: Farming as a Profession — Learn about farming as a profession from successful farmers. Soil Health — What is soil health? Why is it important? And how to get it. Sustainable Crop Production I — Crops and Nutrients: Crop needs, practices for soil fertility and soil testing. Sustainable Crop Production II — Planning and Rotation: Crop families, rotations and how to plan your production. Recordkeeping for
Success — Effective recordkeeping for production and business. Farm Finances 101 — Learn about the primary financial sheets for a farm business, why farms need them, and the basics for using them. Sustainable Crop Production III — Insects, weeds, and disease. Learn prevention and management. Post-Harvest Handling — Learn post-harvest handling and food safety, packing and cooling. Exploring Markets — Explore options like farm stands, CSAs, farmers markets and wholesale. Social Media Marketing — Promote your farm business with these social media tips. farm. CAFF was created to help increase the number of farms and farmers in Arkansas. CAFF is a center of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, the research arm of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. To learn more about the Center for Arkansas Farms and Food, visit https://farmandfoodsystem.uada.edu/. Follow us on Twitter @caff_ar.
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Know what’s below before you dig LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – As part of National Safe Digging Month, Entergy Arkansas is reminding people to call 811 before digging into your list of spring projects. This easy process helps prevent injuries, property damage and inconvenient utility outages to homeowners and other residents, officials said, by talking briefly with Arkansas One Call representatives. Regardless of what you plan to do, how deep you plan to dig or even if you’ve called before for a similar project, every job requires a call first, as experts say erosion, settling and other factors can change the depth and location of utilities
over time. After you make the call to 811, professional locators will mark the approximate locations of underground lines at the requested digging site with flags, paint or both. Markings show the location of underground lines and help prevent undesired consequences such as injury, service disruptions or costly fines and repair costs. If you suspect utility damage of any kind, leave the area immediately and call 1-800ENTERGY (1-800-3683749) or call 911. For more information, visit Arkansas811.com, Entergy.com/safety/dig/ or call 800-482-8998.
Carlisle FCCLA attends ExCel Leadership program... FCCLA members from Carlisle High School traveled to the Arkansas 4-H Center on Thursday April 21 to participate in the ExCel Leadership Program. 4-H ExCEL is an award winning program that uses dynamic outdoor activities to translate leadership skills immediately into real-life situations. Students learn teamwork, effective communication, trust, problem solving and self-confidence through unique and memorable team challenges. Students spent the morning doing ground based initiatives that focused on communication, critical thinking, and building trust within the group. In the afternoon, they experienced the high ropes challenge course consisting of 20+ obstacles varying in difficulty. While the challenge course has plenty of individual obstacles, there are several obstacles that require a partner. This was a great way to reinforce key concepts learned from the morning initiatives. The group is sponsored by Shea Wilson. (Shea Wilson photo.)
Northern and Southern District Juror List May –August 2022 Orientation for Prairie County jury duty will be held on May 2nd starting at the DeValls Bluff Courthouse at 9:00 a.m. and at Des Arc Courthouse at 10:30 a.m. The juror list is as follows:
Northern District
Adam K. Alexander Robert C. Anderson Raven N. Ayala Cathy D. Barron Shawn W. Baxter Jackie A. Bell Phillip L. Bell Susan E. Bell Teresa A. Bell Erica N. Berry Heather B. Brown Jimel A. Brown Michael A. Bruce Steve F. Bryan Tracy E. Buckner Gary A. Burnett
Susan D. Burnett James S. Burnette Molly J. Calhoun Nathan L. Castleberry V A Castleberry William M Castleberry Seth H. Chappell Devonte L. Chase Paula K. Coburn Monte E. Crider Ryan, Cruise April S. Downey Amber N. Duerson Shelly Easley Chad M. Edwards Joshua D. Evans Walter S. Fields Tyler M. Fisher Calvin M. Fisher Dwight H. Fouse Paula E. Fulmer Amelia A. Garth Sara G. Garth Terry L. Gentry Amber N. Gillioun Darlene D. Goodman Mamie N. Graham Kimberly R. Granger Kyle S. Griffin
The City of Hazen will be doing another tire clean up event this year on Thursday April 28, 2022 and Friday April 29, 2022. Please place all tires by the curb that you wish to dispose of. Tires have to be removed from the rims to be accepted. Please be reminded that we will only be doing this for two days. Please help us clean up the town!!
Larry D. Gross, Jr. Virgil J. Guidry Rebecca S. Hagar Daphne L Hambrick Seth A. Hambrick Austin J. Hamric Teresa L. Hanson Caroline M. Harris Adam B. Harvey Leah K. Hatcher Richard A Hearn Karie M. Hedrick Teresa T. Henley Brittany D. Highfill H A Highfill, Jr. Angela D. Hill Emily J. Holland Caden W. Holloway Donna M. Hooks Sandra J. Horton Barbara A. Hourston Kayleigh A. Houser Johnnie L. Huggins Amber L. Hughes Carol M. Humbert Steven R. Ingle Christi E. Inman James E. Inman Phoebe M. Ivey Kristi G. Jones Sharon J. Jones Carlin D. Jones Jacob W. Jordan Randy L. Kimbrough Suzanne G. Kindrex John C. Kittler Rose M. Knupp Tina J. Larkin Rhonda Livesay Megan J. Livesay Joyce J. Major Tonay J. Mapps Michael A. Mateja II Lewis C. McDonald Richard C. McFarlin Cary E. McFarlin Jennifer A. McFarlin Jason H. McMullen Joyce A. McNew David L. Miller Joe K. Minton Sr. Carter M. Newbury Casey A. Nickleson Megan A. Nyari Terry L. Odom William K. Page Freida R. Pasley Lindsey N. Reidhar James B. Richards Linda C. Robb Tina A. Roberts Erin A. Roberts Mary A. Robinson Tammy R. Rogers Ryan R. Rosel Jenny K. Ross Melissa K. Sanders Kathie K. Saul Johnny D. Schultz Jr. Julie L. Scott Dalton C. Sears Deborah K. Shinnall
Maghan M. Simpson Walter J. Sinyard Christopher L. Smith Lana J. Smith Tabreyah A. Spencer Kenneth L. Sullivan James A. Tapp III Tylon K. Taylor Christopher W. Taylor Jo A. Taylor Claude D. Thornton Dennis R. Tipton Allen K. Treadwell Eric E. Treadwell Ashley A. Vangorden Summer C. Weatherley Johnathon A. Weaver Madison B. Whiting Isiah M. Williams Debra A. Williams Spencer R. Wrigley Randall J. Zeps Sr. Randall J. Zeps Jr.
Southern District Eric Abrams Brittney S. Adair James W. Adams Everett J. Adams Tiffany G. Anderson Larry Anthony Paul Bain Brian Baxter Timmy R. Bednar Randal K. Bednar Chris L. Beeler Christopher J. Berg Karen E. Black Madelyn A Bokker Theresa Brewer Trudy A. Brinker Angel A. Brown Agwanda P. Burton Jerry E. Bynum Randi R. Caneva Leonard L. Carrell Jr. Joshua S. Carroll Robert A. Chidister Becky J. Christian Susan Clayton Verna M. Cohen Teresa E. Coker Almetia L. Cole Michael J. Cook Vera D. Cook Kendall J. Cook Ashley C. Cooper Mary D. Crump Oren D. Cruthis Kayla J. Curlett Gary D. Dampier Craig Dardenne Wallace L. Dixon
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Hazen High FCCLA sponsors HES Daddy/Daughter Dance The Hazen FCCLA along with their sponsor Summer Greenwalt hosted a Daddy/Daughter dance for the Elementary students on Friday night April 20th at the Elementary Cafteria. Ruth Corley took pictures for the occasion.
Des Arc Council _________________________________________ (Continued from p. 1) Amy Patterson addressed the council concerning the problem of feral cats in the city. She asked the city to consider allowing her to set live traps to catch the cats. She would then take them to the vet and if they were healthy have them spayed or neutered
and if not, euthanized. Once they were spayed or neutered they could either be sent to a rescue agency, given away (maybe to farmers) or returned to where they were caught. Patterson stated that the problem is becoming a huge issue, especially around the
restaurants. She said that it is obvious that a lot of the cats were in terrible health and some cat diseases can be transferred to humans. Mayor Garth asked Attorney Stuart if an ordinance could be passed to address any cats caught that might belong to someone. Stuart said she could look at ordinances from other cities and make a recommendation. Garth asked Patterson to get an estimate of the costs of traps and the vet fees. Michael
Kearby told Patterson that he had plenty of traps from his work that could be used so the city wouldn’t have to buy any. Patterson plans to get estimates, information on rescue agencies and work with Attorney Stuart to bring back to the council. Mayor Garth opened bids for mowing the ambulance bay lot. The first bid was from Richards Lawnmowing for $60 per mowing. The second bid was from Jessie Tackett for $150 per month. A motion
was passed to accept the bid from Richards. A bid was opened for the repair of the gazebo at Riverfront Park. The bid was from Chris Fisher Construction for $14,700. Council member Jodie Mayher ask3ed where the money would come from. Gail king replied that there was a promised donation for half the cost. Mayor Garth said the other half could be paid from the Special Projects fund. A motion was passed to accept the bid. A motion was
passed to contract with Dare Saul to start the process of solar energy for the city buildings. A resolution was passed to amend the city and rescue grant budgets regarding funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. Present for the meeting were Mayor Jim G a r t h , Recorder/Treasurer Janice Huffstickler and council members Gary Burnett, AnnaBeth Fisher, Gail King, Jodie Mayher and Nicole Fisher.
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Public Notice Prairie County Election Commission
Public Logic and Accuracy Test Tuesday May 3, 2022 3 PM Prairie County Courthouse Des Arc Arkansas 72040
The Commission will conduct the Public Logic and Accuracy test on the Voting Machines for the May 24, 2022 Preferential Primary, Non-Partisan and School Election. Rita Dobson, Chairperson 501 516 7264 Stan Ferguson 501 516 5126 Harvey Joe Sanner 501 516 7000 Prairie County Clerk’s Office 870 256 4434 or 870 998-1304
ditches for the members to consider. “We have to do something to keep stuff out of the ditches,” Hardke said. He felt that the council would have to address the problem at some point in time, but the members decided to table a decision on the ordinance until next month. Police Chief Bradley Taylor reported on the recent stand-off at the rest area just east of Hazen on I-40. He told the council that his department needed to purchase less lethal rounds of ammunition to use in such situations. The man who was eventually arrested had no weapon, and Taylor said that he needed a way to stop someone who is unresponsive to police demands without using deadly force. He wants to purchase some-
thing like a beanbag gun that could stop a perpetrator but not severely injure them. Taylor said that “if businesses keep building out there (I-40), our business is going to go up.” “It’s non-stop out there,” he said. Swaim said that his department had been fighting the rain and has been doing a lot of indoor work. An asphalt roller has been tested on Water, Crowley, and Woodlawn Streets, and signs have been put up next to the baseball practice building on Chester Street. The state inspection of the city’s gas department went well and the department was complemented for its work. Hazen was called an “anomaly” among cities who have their own gas departments because of
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the good work Hazen’s Utility Department does, according to Swaim. Fire Chief Seth Skarda said that his department had not been too busy during the past month with only one structure and grass fire, one 18wheeler wreck, and seven first-responder calls. Three of his newest firemen have almost completed their training, Skarda said. Hardke and Roxanne Bradow requested that the city allow the Hazen Alumni Association to use the empty building previously used by Dr. Ray’s dental clinic for a temporary alumni museum. The council agreed to allow the association to store and display school memorabilia in the building until such time as it is rented as long as the city is not
responsible for the cost of the utilities used. The city will give the association a 60 day notice if the building needs to be vacated. Hardke reported that the UV (ultraviolet) equipment for the water plant has still not been delivered. The present UV equipment is functioning at around 50%, according to Hardke. Hardke also said that the city will be requesting bids for aerial mosquito spraying soon. He also made the council aware of “tiny houses” that had been erected in the city. Since the city does not have any rules governing this type of construction, Hardke said that he will be looking into what regulations might be necessary for these types of buildings.
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Prairie County Election Commission Notification Preferential Primary, Non-Partisan General & Annual School Election May 24, 2022
Early Voting May 9, 2022 to May 23, 2022 Early voting began on Tuesday, February 18, 2022. Voters wishing to cast an early voting ballot may do so between the hours of 8 AM and 6 PM at the Des Arc and DeValls Bluff Courthouses. Saturday voting hours will be 10 AM to 4 PM. The last day for casting an early voting ballot will end on Monday, May 23, 2022 at 5 PM.
Early Voting and Absentee Ballot tabulation will be begin at 4 PM in the County Clerk’s office at the Des Arc Courthouse on May 24, 2022.
May 24, 2022 Polls will open at 7:30 AM and close at 7:30 PM Polling Sites: 1. Belcher /Tyler-----Slovak Community Center 2. Bullard/Hickory Plains---Hickory Plains Methodist Church 3. Calhoun-----Sand Hill Fire Station 4. Center/Union----Prairie County Fairgrounds 5. Des Arc------North Side Community Center 6. Hazen Ward 1,2,3 and Hazen Country ---Hazen Civic Center 7. Lower Hill City/ Lower Hill Country and Upper Hill --Biscoe Fire Station 8. Roc Roe City/Country-----Ulm Community Center 9. Wattensaw City/ Country----DeVall’s Bluff City Hall 10. White River, Ward 1,2,3 and White River Country---Des Arc Methodist Church After the polls closed the precinct ballots will be tabulated at the Prairie County Courthouse in Des Arc. The Prairie County Election Commission along with the Prairie County Clerk office will tabulate the unofficial results from the voting machines. The Prairie County Election Commission will certify the official results within 15 days after the election to the Arkansas Secretary of State’s office. A list of election officials working the May 24, 2022 Preferential Primary, Non- Partisan, and Annual School Board Election will be posted on May 1, 2022 in the Prairie County Clerk’s office in Des Arc and DeVall’s Bluff. If there is any objection to a poll worker it must be filed within 10 days of posting to the Prairie County Election Commission.
Prairie County Election Commission Rita Dobson, Chairperson—501 516 7264 Stan Ferguson —501 516 6156 Harvey Joe Sanner—501 516 7000 For Additional Information Call Prairie County Clerk Des Arc 870-256-4434 Prairie County Clerk DeValls Bluff 870 998-2314
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Pursuant to the provisions of Act 364 of 2013, Martin’s Mini Storage, Hwy 70, will sell/destroy the following personal property, Saturday, May 7, 2022 to satisfy liens: Units 149.
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Request for Bids The City of Hazen will be accepting sealed bids for the aerial application of mosquito abatement. Pilots must be FAA licensed and experienced in aerial application. FAA approval of the sprayings must be documented, and proof of liability insurance is required. The application should follow each east/west street. The aircraft must be equipped with GPS tracking application system to give real-time onboard information such as area being treated, exact amount and rate of insecticide application, aircraft speed, heading and altitude. Aircraft must also have the capability of furnishing customer with pertinent information and preferably use rotary atomizer spray nozzles to disburse the mosquito insecticide. The application equipment must be capable of producing median droplet size of 60
microns. City pays for the insecticide and selects the appropriate insecticide with consultation with applicator. There will be a minimum of twenty-five applications and maximum of 30 applications based on at least two applications per week beginning June 15, 2022 and ending the week of September 5, 2022. Term of contract to be three years. Bids will be received until 10:00 a.m. local time on May 18, 2022, at City of Hazen City Hall at 111 North Hazen Avenue, Hazen, Arkansas. Bids received after this time will not be accepted. Bids will be opened and publicly read immediately after specified closing time. City of Hazen reserves the right to reject any and all bids. For more information, contact the City o Hazen Mayor’s office at 870255-4521.
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The Hazen School District is seeking a Facilities/Transportation Director. Must have a high school diploma or GED. Must have a CDL Class C 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 Employment Opportunities. Please send completed applications to Donnie Boothe at dbo othe@hazen.k12.ar.us.
CALL FOR BIDS The Des Arc School District will receive bids until 9:00 a.m. on May 6th, 2022 at the Administration Building, 600 Main St. Des Arc, AR for replacing carpet and tile in 33 rooms at DHS and DES. All interested parties must complete a walkthrough of the classrooms before submitting a bid. This can be
scheduled at the administration office by calling Dr. Marc Sherrell at 870-256-4164. Bid packets can be picked up at the administration building. All bidders will be required to have a notarized statement of assurance, performance bond and meet the Davis-Bacon act.
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Des Arc High School holds annual Honor Banquet
Eighth grade Seventh grade
Tenth grade Ninth grade
Eleventh grade By Lisa Mills Des Arc High School held its annual Academic Banquet on April 21st. High School Principal Michael Strother opened with prayer, followed by a fish dinner catered by King Kat. DAHS Teachers then presented their awards. English: Addison Gehring, Baylee Partain, Logan Dawson, Connor McMillian, Landon Dobbins, Emma Petty,
Hari Davis, Makayla Fowler, Bella Flanagan, Gabi Berry, Zoey Taylor, Lynda Miller, Kyra Hughes, Maddox Ward, Will Sprat, Cooper Childers, Bailey Devore, Aubrey Willhite, Adysen Johnson, Mallory Baxter, Dylan Elliott, Lynda Miller Geography: Addison Gehring, Antonio Rangel. History/Social Studies: Baylee Partain, Antonio Rangel, Lynda Miller, Mallory Baxter,
Adysen Johnston, Dylan Elliott, Emma PettyWill Sprat, Logan Dawson, Gracie Weatherly. Science: Addison Gehring, Baylee Partain, Kyra Hughes, Avery Richards, Lynda Miller, Makayla Fowler, Kayedence Chevalier, Landon Dobbins, Maddox Ward, Maya Hamilton, Adysen Johnston, Mallory Baxter, Bella Flanagan, Gabi Berry, Tyler Lewis, Jackery Holloway. Math: Addison Gehring, Baylee Partain, Hattie Burton, Kaylee McDonald, Lucas Price, Aubrey Willhite, Lynda Miller, Dylan Elliott, Adysen Johnston, Gabi Berry, Bella Flanagan. Health: Addison Gehring, Mason Sherman Music/Band: Harley Latourrette, Bailey Partain, Hattie Burton, Maddox Ward, Bella Vaughn, Maddox Tallent, Mallory Baxter, Mason Sherman Agriculture: Seth Williams, Michael McCoy, Cache Flanagan, Cooper Childers, Trevor Harrell, Zackery Holloway, Mason Fincham
Twelveth grade
Valedictorian and Salutatorian Family Consumer Science: Morgan Walls, Mallory Baxter, Adysen Johnston, Lynda Miller, Zachary Hill, Takiyah Spencer, Business: Logan Dawson, Chance Eldridge, Jake Reidhar, Braxton Tallent, Gabi Berry, Maddox Ward, Zoey Anderson, Kayedence Chevalier, Alaina Fields. Art: Saidabonu Hafizova, Addison Gehring, Baylee Partain, Maya Hamilton, Kaitlyn Barbee. EAST: Bailey DeVore, Aaron Madar, Kayedence Chevalier,
Teacher of the Year Gauge McCombs Library: Aaron
Madar, Lynda Miller, Addison Gehring, Devin Sullivan, Brooklyn Smith, Mallory Baxter, Logan Dawson, Braxton Tallkent, Bailey DeVore. Virtual Arkansas: Matthew Kearby, Zackery Holloway, Kyndal Morton, Jenna Brown, Mason Sherman, Cheyenne Berryhill. Honor Graduates: Matthew Kearby, Mason Sherman, Gauge McCombs, Jenna Brown, Kyndal Morton, Cooper Childers, Jake Reidhar, Hadley Whittenburg, Cheyenne Berryhill, Bryce Baxter, Braxton Tallent Valedictorian: Tyler Lewis Salutatorian: Zackery Holloway.