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Volume 120 Number 19 - USPS 225-680

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Serving all of Prairie County and the Grand Prairie

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Lady Bison softball team wins Class 2-A North Regional Tournament

Tuesday May 11 Prairie County Quorum Court meeting 6:00 p.m.

PC County Courthouse Annex Wednesday May 12 Grand Prairie Quilt Club Meeting First Christian Church 10th and Main Street Stuttgart 10:00 a.m.

Thursday May 13 DeValls Bluff City Council Meeting City Hall 6:00 p.m.

Friday May 14 HHS Athletic Banquet City Park East 6:30 p.m.

Sunday May 16 Hazen Graduation Hornets Nest 2:00 p.m.

Monday May 17 Tax Day Hazen’s P-K Graduation 9:00 a.m.

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The Lady Bison softball team members proudly display their first ever regional championship plaque.

By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor For the first time in school history, the Carlisle Lady Bison have won a championship sponsored by the Arkansas Activities Association.

Carlisle defeated East Poinsett County 2-1 on Saturday to win the Class 2A North Regional tournament on Bobby Glover Field at Rockfeller Park. It was the Lady Bison’s first regional championship.

They will play in the Class 2A state tournament for only the third time in school history.

They play Salem at 3 p.m.

Thursday at Rockefeller Park.

“It was such a great game,” Carlisle coach Jason Golden said.

“EPC is really good.

Their coach does a great

job with them. But our girls just played one pitch better than they did. It was a 2-1 tough game. But, just like I expected, the kids never quit.

They never wavered, even when things don’t go well.

“We had chances throughout the game to open it up, but we didn’t. We just kept playing great defense.

Our pitcher [Shelby Hancock] has the heart of a champion. We just kept winning the next one.”

Carlisle led 1-0 after two innings. The Lady Warriors scored a run in the bottom of the fourth to tie the game at 1-1.

Carlisle took a 2-1 lead in the top of the sixth.

Hancock’s only run was unearned. She gave up only two hits and three bases on balls while striking out two.

EPC pitcher Keegan McCorkle struck out 13 Carlisle batters. She gave up eight hits while walking four.

Laken Golden led Carlisle with two hits and the team’s only RBI. Anna Stovesand, Makenzie Raper, Bailey Crump, Gracie Brown, Hailey Thrift and Audrey Fortner had one hit each.

Scoring runs for Carlisle were Crump and Thrift.

With the win, Carlisle is now 20-10 on the season. The 20 wins is a school record.

“These kids deserve it,” Golden said. “They’ve worked hard for everything they’ve gotten.”

Carlisle struggled early in the season, but the Lady Bison are currently ranked third in Class 2A by the Arkansas Sports Media.

“One of the things going into the season was to play as many tough teams as we could,” Golden said. “We played great teams from the very beginning of the year all the way through. Early on, we were kind of intimidated by good teams. There was some hesitance by us any time we got behind. But now, they are not afraid of anyone.”

Carlisle opened the regional tournament and qualified for state with a 15-5 win over Buffalo Island Central on Thursday.

Carlisle scored nine runs in the first inning to set the tone.

Emma Golden led Carlisle with three runs scored. She also hit a home run.

Stovesand, Fortner, Caty Parker and Brown

each scored twice. Also scoring were Crump and Thrift.

Parker led the hit parade with three base hits, including a triple.

Hancock and Crump combined to strike out four.

Carlisle advanced to the regional final with a 10-0 win over Riverside on Friday.

Carlisle scored four in the first, one in the fourth and fifth in the sixth.

Laken Golden led Carlisle with three runs scored.

Parker and Stovesand scored twice.

Also scoring were Raper, Crump and Thrift.

Parker also hit a home run.

Hancock gave up only three hits in six innings of work. She struck out only one but only gave up two walks.

Local health units to offer vaccinations

By Donna Speight The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is offering the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at Local Health Units across the state.

The Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine is given in one dose an only requires one visit.

The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is also available to anyone age 18 or older. The Moderna vaccine is given in two doses, one month apart. People will be scheduled for an appointment to return for the second dose when

they receive the first dose.

Anyone interested in scheduling an appointment may call the health unit closest to them or the statewide vaccine call-line at 1800-985-6030.

Afterhours appointments may be available on Tuesdays. Health units are in every county in the state.

There is no out-of-pocket expense for the vaccine.

People should bring their insurance cards to the health unit.

If they do not have insurance, the vaccine will still be available at no charge.

Bennett and Cole are ASU honor graduates Tristan Bennett of Carlisle and Almetia Cole of Hazen were recognized by the Arkansas State University Honors College which hosted the 12th annual Honors Recognition Reception on Friday, May 7, in the Cooper Alumni Center, 2600 Alumni Blvd.

Bennett graduated in Honors, and Cole earned an Honors Certificate.

Students ‘Graduating in Honors’ have completed a minimum of 18 credit hours in Honors coursework and are graduating with a 3.50 or higher cumulative grade point average.

This distinction is recognized on their diplomas and their academic transcripts. These students also receive a silver

Honors medallion and recognition certificate.

Those earning an Honors Certificate have completed a minimum of 18 credit hours in Honors coursework and are graduating with a 3.00 or higher cumulative grade point average. These students are presented with a certificate in recognition of their accomplishment.

During the afternoon and evening each graduate from fall 2020 and spring 2021 had a privately scheduled ceremony. The graduating Honors students were recognized individually in the company of their parents, families, guests and university dignitaries.

The COVID-19 vaccines have undergone rigorous reviews that have proven them to be both safe and effective. The COVID-19 vaccine protects not only the person receiving the vaccine but the person’s family, friends, and community from getting COVID-19.

If a person does get COVID-19, it will help prevent them from getting a severe case that could lead to hospitalization or even death.

You can learn more about the vaccine and the ADH vaccination plan at healthy.arkansas.gov/pr o g r a m s services/topics/covid-19vaccination-plan.

For more information, including health unit locations, phone numbers and services, visit healthy.arkansas.gov.

DAHS Teacher of the Year..

Judy Bone was named Des Arc High School’s Teacher of the Year at the DAHS academic banquet.

She was presented with a plaque by Student Body President Kyndall Morton.

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Blurred Vision By Nathaniel Bradow

Lewis Franklin Fisher Lewis Franklin Fisher was born July 20th, 1935 to Nathan Leroy and Edith Belle Fisher at home in t h e Northside Community.

Lewis had 6 brothers and 2 sisters.

When Lewis was 10 years old there was a house fire and he lost a brother and sister and Lewis was severely burnt on his legs. Lewis spent 6+ months in the hospital receiving skin grafts from his back and stomach to his legs.

After a long recovery Lewis began the rest of his journey. In 1972 Lewis married the love of his life Margaret and they were inseparable from then on. Lewis was a painter carpenter for most of his adult life and his work was sought by many. Lewis and Margaret raised show rabbits and traveled and won many awards. Lewis was an avid gardener and they grew the best tomatoesjust ask anyone. Lewis loved to fish, hunt, garden and just spending time with Margaret.

Lewis is survived by his loving wife of 49 years Margaret, children Tillman Fisher-Des Arc, Keith (Carol) Fisher of Des Arc, Brenda Brooks of Sherwood, Malinda (Tom) Frederick of Little Rock, Dennis (Brenda) Sears of Searcy, Tim (Janice) Sears of Des Arc, 14 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and 1 great, great grandchild and in Margaret’s words a Slooch of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Lewis was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Nathan, Alvin, Roy, Jr.,

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Athen, one sister, Betty Fisher. Lewis’s family would like to thank each of you for your love and prayers! May God Bless each of you.

Visitation was at 1:002:00 Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Lakeside Missionary Baptist Church with funeral services immediately following at 2:00.

Burial will be in Welcome Home Cemetery by Garth Funeral Home.

Bro. Eddie Addison and Bro. Neal Clark officiating.

Pallbearers are Nicolas Kirk, Chad Fisher, Bradley Sears, David Sears, Jeffrey Reidhar, Mike Cox, Jed Reidhar, Donnie Sanderson, Dennis Sears, Jr. Honorary pallbearers are Ed Holmes, Jim Wallace, Bob Johnson, Bro. Alton Evans, Floyd Calhoun, and Ray Coffman.

Jimmy Dale Guenther, Sr. Jimmy Dale Guenther, Sr. went to be with the Lord on May 9, 2021.

He was born on April 13, 1935 to David and Lillian Guenther about 30 yards from where he lived most of his life.

He was life time farmer.

Jim liked to hunt and fish, but he loved spending time with his family the most.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Betty Robbins Guenther; his siblings, Joseph (Shorty) Guenther, Donald Guenther, Wayne Guenther, Virginia Faye Todd, and a great-grandson, Bryce Griffin. He is survived by three sisters, Marie (Reedy) Burnett, Alice Snyder, Betty Ann (John) Cruthis, and one brother, Charles Lynn Guenther; four children, Janet (Keith) King, Jimbo (Carolyn) Guenther, Ricky Guenther, and Scott (Lisa) Guenther; nine grandchildren, Stephen (Lynn) Roberts, Cindy (Ivan) Rodriguez, Kirk (Lauren) King, Dillion (Brittany) Castleberry, Dustin (Kaitlyn) Castleberry, Amie Griffin, Alan Guenther, Hannah Guenther, Allison (Jacob) Guenther; 18 greatgrandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren; 23 nieces and

nephews, and many great-great nieces and nephews (whom he loved and cared about), and a host of special friends and neighbors who will miss him.

He was baptized at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Tollville.

The visitation will be Friday, May 14, 2021 at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M.. The funeral service will be 10:00 A.M., Saturday, May 15, 2021 at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Tollville with interment in the Hazen Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Mason Sickel, Andrew Sickel, Andy Lisko, Kirk King, Stephen King, and Ivan Rodriguez.

Honorary pallbearers will be Lynn Sickel, Alan Sickel, John Cruthis, Leslie Gaddy, Robert Pyton, Todd Guenther, and Timmy Guenther.

William Harris Ingle William Harris “Spunk” Ingle, 76, of the Crossroads Community died at his home Saturday, May 8, 2021.

He was born August 26, 1944 in Hazen, Arkansas to Pete and Nettie (Jackson) Ingle.

He was a farmer, cattleman, dairy farmer.

Spunk was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Ebb Ingle, and Jack Ingle.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara (Pruitt) Ingle, one son, Rex Ingle and wife, Terri, four grandchildren, Micah Ingle, Renae Davidson, Kansas Ingle, Andrew Ingle, five great grandchildren, Tristan Ingle, Justin White, Tyler Thrift, Ivy Davidson, Bailey Davidson, three sisters, Blanch Martin, Dessle Covington, and Betty Covington. Bro. Joe Mills and Bro. Greg Dewitt officiating.

Pallbearers are, Rex Ingle, Kansas Ingle, Andrew Ingle, Justin Ingle, Brett Ingle, and Jamie Norman.

Honorary pallbearers are, Dennis Tipton, Condary Johnson, Joe Ray, and Danny Perry.

Visitation is 5:30-7:30 Monday, May 10, 2021 at Garth Funeral Home in Des Arc. Funeral services are 2:00 pm Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Pleasant Ridge

Missionary Baptist Church with burial in Walters Chapel Cemetery by Garth Funeral Home. www.garthfuneralhome.com.

Herbert Lee Kirkpatrick Herbert Lee "H.L." Kirkpatrick of Jacksonville, AR was born December 8, 1953 & went home to be with the Lord on May 3, 2021. He was the son of the late Herbert Amos Kirkpatrick, Sr. & the late Dorothy Jean Kirkpatrick. He worked for the City of Jacksonville for 30 years. He enjoyed fishing & hunting. He loved sports. He coached & umpired for many years in Jacksonville. He loved watching wrestling & spending time with family & friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 29 years Janet L. Kirkpatrick, his parents, four brothers: Herbert Amos Kirkpatrick, Jr., Jimmy Kirkpatrick, B.J. Kirkpatrick & Bubba Kirkpatrick, & three sisters: Earlene Crafford, Carolyn Creech, & Pat Pourciau.

He leaves behind to cherish his memories: three sons: Barry Massingill, Tony Kirkpatrick, & Chris Morden; one daughter: Amber Kirkpatrick; seven grandchildren: Stormy Kirkpatrick, Dakota Kirkpatrick, Hayley Morden, Sydney Massingill, Paige Kirkpatrick, Lexie Kirkpatrick, & Joe Massingill; two greatgrandchildren: Sophia White & Lily Harris; his loving ex-wife Linda Kirkpatrick; one brother: John Robert "Bobby" Kirkpatrick and his beloved dog Abby. And many nieces & nephews.

Visitation was 6:008:00 Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Garth Funeral Home in Des Arc. Graveside Funeral services were 2:00 pm Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Center Point Cemetery north of Hazen. Bro. Kevin Cole officiating. Pallbearers are Jacob Minton, Dylan Straub, Shawn Davis, Marcus Smith, Nate Smith, Ryan Moheb.

New rules for dicamba use in effect The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s State Plant Board voted at a public hearing and special board meeting on May 3 to approve regulatory changes for application of dicamba herbicides on dicambatolerant crops in Arkansas.

Changes regarding dicamba use in the emergency rule include: Use of over-the-top spraying of Engenia, Xtendimax, and Tavium through June 30 on soybeans and cotton; Setting a half-mile buffer for certif ied organic crops and commercially grown specialty crops; Setting a quartermile buffer in all directions for soybeans and cotton varieties not tolerant

of dicamba.

The entire “ARKANSAS PESTICIDE USE AND APPLICATION ACT AND RULES” can be viewed here, and the approved changes regarding dicamba are available here.

The Board’s regulatory changes concerning the use of dicamba were subject to a 30-day public comment period.

The Board received 580

public written comments.

Thirty-one individuals registered to provide testimony at the public hearing.

The rule change was adopted by the Arkansas Legislative Cou ncil’s Executive Subcom mittee on May 6. The new rule was filed with the Secretary of State’s off ice and will become effective on May 8.

The past few weeks, gentle readers, my wife and I have embarked on a new experiment in the world of food. We have subscribed to a new meal home delivery service which shall remain nameless here. I am not being paid to advertise it, so I won’t. Trust me they are making enough money off of my wife and I, and other people like us. They don’t need any more of my help.

Anyway, you know the type of service I’m talking about. You order the meals from their website, and a few days later it shows up on your doorstep in a bright colored box.

Everything is uncooked of course, but the recipes along with all the ingredients you will need are there along with enough gel-ice packs to freeze a penguin. It then is your job to unpackage, read the directions, and cook said meal or meals.

Being teachers, we are never at home. There is always some meeting, event, or sporting contest to attend. As a result shopping can be a hit or miss proposition. My wife and I grew tired of buying things that ended up rotting in the fridge or trying to take root on the counter. With it just being the two of us, we always seemed to overestimate the size of our appetites. We tend to buy enough food for six and only eat enough for two. I wish this could be the reason why our German Shepard mix is overweight, but it isn’t. Most of the food we spent our hard-earned “just-turn-in-the-dangassignment” money on just wasted away in the vegetable drawer cupboard.

So, we decided to try something new. We would only buy food we could pack for lunches during the day and give the food delivery service a try.

Financially, it is not what I would call frugal. Once you get past the opening discounts the company uses to lure you into their culinary clutches, it can get expensive. It is definitely better than going out to eat every night, but it isn’t better than buying in bulk if you have a deep freezer and a plan of attack. That being said, we did the math. Even without the discounts we are spending less on food, and less is going to waste.

The food is good and the recipes are always something that can be reused (even if they always have one or two ingredients that are cryptically labeled such as “seasoning” or “stock concentrate”).

Doing this has provided a couple of other unexpected joys as well. We get to work together on some-

thing that isn’t school every day. We get to try new types of food we would be too scared to cook on our own. I get to wield a knife without getting those “Are you planning to kill me” looks. And tipping the chef is a much more pleasurable experience.

It also engages both of our penchants for puzzles. We used to sit at a restaurant booth or table and do crosswords while we awaited a waiter or waitress who had just been left without a tip to enthusiastically serve us our meal while hoping he/she doesn’t passiveaggressively take it out on us in some way. Now, the food is the puzzle. Here are a couple of things I said or heard this week. “Honey, what do you think they mean by, ‘medium-high’ or ‘crumple in’ or ‘zest most of’?” “Do you think ‘10-15 minutes’ is a firm rule or just a suggestion?” “Does this look done? I mean really done? We haven’t had any major malfunctions yet, but I’m sure I will mess something up sooner or later.

We have cooked duck and salmon and even some vegetarian meals. It has been fun. We are becoming more of a team in the kitchen with our roles and go-to tasks. It also gives us a way to unwind at the end of the day. Mentally teaching can be a grind, especially at this time of the year. It is nice to come home and do something that has a set process and goal. We get to focus on proteins and spices, sauces and emulsions. Plus, we get something tasty (hopefully) at the end of it. It also helps with portion control. There is alway enough, but not so much that you feel bad about it later.

I wouldn’t recommend using one of these services if you are trying to feed a family of four or larger.

The cost benefit ratio would be skewered way to the cost side. If you have a teenage boy in the house, forget it. He will most likely eat all of the food in the box (cooked or not without sparing any for you) and start chewing on the gel packs for dessert. But, if you can keep to a budget, like trying new things, and are knowledgeable enough in the kitchen not to burn it down, then give one of these services a try.

If you have never eaten seared duck breast, gentle readers, do yourself a favor, do so. Just a suggestion.

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.

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Hazen High School students are honored at the 2021 Academic Awards Banquet Hazen High School honored the students who have made the honor roll throughout the year with a banquet held at Murry’s Restaurant in Hazen on Friday, April 30. Blake Beckwith, an HHS alumnus who is now employed by Farm Bureau, was the guest speaker.

Thanks to Wendy Perry for taking the photos.

Sophomores: Lane Harper, Natalie Robinson, Luke King, Brooke Weems, and Collin Kee. 7th grade: Maci Sickel, Sophie Raper, and Dylan Skarda.

Juniors: Front Row (L to R): Hailey Smith, Maci Bokker, Whitney Sayger. Back Row (L to R): Sidnee Steeland, Laney Shultz, Emma Hyatt, Kelsey Kinard, Wesley Clayton, Cayden Stallings. Not pictured: Beyonce' Pargo.

Freshmen: Savannah Glover, Kaycie Seely, Faith Johnson, and Austyn Booth.

Landmark tree still standing...

Blake Beckwith

Seniors: Left to Right: Emily Foot, Cayli Crosby, Valedictorian Rebecca Munnerlyn, and Trevor Jones (pictured with Cynthia Jones and Joseph Jones.)

8th grade: Front: Makayla McCray, Chloe Caldwell, Mattison Alberson, Carson Kee, Jaci Hackelton.

Back: Chloe Rose, Faith Duell, Alexis Dulany, Karly Kinard, Owen Simmons, Phoenix Ervin, Ethan Simmons, Brance Williams, and Austin Kocourek. Not Pictured: Kendall Sisemore.

A landmark that has been battered, burned and blasted with more volts of electricity than a healthy grid carries is still standing. The mighty Bald Cypress standing 8 miles east of Des Arc, AR along side Highway 38/33 East was once a towering giant.

Foresters say 120 feet in height is not uncommon and age estimates range from 600 to 800 years.

In the distance in this photo one can see other such trees with green tops. The first lightning strike hit this monster in the mid 1950's. The fire in the tree top was visible from Cotton Plant, AR, some 8 miles to the East. It was an impressive sight for a youngster and perhaps "Noble" was a fitting description for the tree.

From that time there have been several more lightening strikes and during the most recent, a couple of weeks ago, huge slabs of bright shiny wood fell to the ground. It doesn't seem possible that under all that charred surface that wood appearing to be new has survived. There are state champion trees all across Arkansas to be admired and this is not one, but I do believe that it deserves to be recognized as a still standing survivor, if only a shadow of its former self, as a memorial to the beautiful and amazing figure it once was. Locals all know where the Old Burned Cypress Tree is and use it as a reference point when giving directions to others.

(Photo and information from Harvey Joe Sanner.)

Prairie County Dairy Foods contest winners and their prize-winning recipes Each year, Arkansas Farm Bureau conducts a statewide contest to find the best tasting, most original dairy dish.

County contests are held to determine who will represent each county.

This year’s Prairie County Dairy Foods Contest was held virtually.

First place winner in the Main Dish Category was Adysen Johnston with her entry of Cheesy Stuffed Meatball Cups. She received an additional $20 and prize. Adysen’s winning recipe follows: Cheesy Stuffed Meatball Cups

Ingredients: 8-ounce block Mozzarella cheese divided 1 pound ground beef 1 egg 1 cup Panko style breadcrumbs ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated 1 tablespoon garlic minced 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 package thin-crust refrigerated pizza dough 11-ounce Marinara Sauce Garnish: fresh chopped parsley Directions: 1.Preheat oven to 350º 2. Cut block of Mozzarella in half.

Using a box grater, shred one half of cheese; set aside. Cut the other half into twelve cubes; set aside. In a large mixing bowl combine ground beef and next eight ingredients.

Combine until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.

Shape mixture into twelve (3inch) balls. Press one cheese cube into center of ball, sealing it inside.

Repeat for eleven remaining meatballs.

3. Heat butter and olive oil in heavy bottom skillet or cast-iron pan over medium heat.

Gently place meatballs into pan, just until browned on each side, about one minute on each side. Once brown, remove and place on a paper towel lined baking sheet or plate to drain off excess fat.

4.

Spray twelve regular size muffin cups with cooking spray.

Unroll pizza dough per package directions.

Using a three-inch round cutter, cut out twelve rounds of pizza dough and press firmly into the bottom of each cup. Dough will not cover sides completely.

Place ½ tablespoon of marinara sauce in each muffin cup, top with one meatball, another ½ tablespoon of sauce, and a sprinkle of Mozzarella cheese.

Repeat for remaining eleven meatballs. Bake the dish on the middle rack for 2530 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and brown. Remove the dish from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley.

Serve immediately.

Second place winner, receiving $15 was Valina Osborn with her entry of Chicken

Parmesan.

Ambria Wyatt received third place and $10 for her entry of Sour Cream Potato Casserole.

Valina Osborn won first place in the Party Idea Category with her entry of Potato Casserole with Sour Cream and Cheddar Cheese.

She also received $20 and a special prize. Valina’s winning recipe follows: Potato Casserole with Sour Cream and Cheddar Cheese

toes in a large saucepan or stockpot, cover them with water and add 2 teaspoons of kosher salt.

Place the pan over high heat and bring the potatoes to a boil. Cover the pan, reduce the heat to medium-low, and boil the potatoes for about 20 minutes, or until they are very tender.

Drain thoroughly.

3.

Mash the potatoes with 6 tablespoons of the butter, sour cream, milk, green onions, and about 3/4

cup of the cheddar cheese. Thin with more milk or cream, as needed. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.

4.

Spoon the potato mixture into the prepared baking dish.

Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter over the potatoes.

5.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the casserole is lightly browned.

Scatter the remaining shredded cheddar cheese over the casserole and

return it to the oven for a few more minutes, or just until the cheese has melted.

Second place winner, receiving $15 was Rylan Wyatt with his entry of Chocolate Berry Smoothie.

Talyn Johnston received third place and $10 for her entry of Dairy Delicious Dip. Both winning recipes will be submitted for judging at the state level.

Public comment opens on refuge uses Ingredients: 2 1/2 to 3 pounds potatoes Kosher salt 8 tablespoons butter (melted, divided) 3/4 cup sour cream 1/4 cup milk (or half and half, as needed) 1 bunch green onions (6 to 8, chopped) 1 cup Cheddar cheese (shredded, divided) 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground) 1/2 packet 1 oz Ranch dressing mix packet Directions: 1.

Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Lightly butter a 2-quart baking dish or spray it with nonstick cooking spray.

2.

Peel the potatoes and cut them into chunks. Place the pota-

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announces the availability of draft C o m p a t i b i l i t y Determinations (CDs) for the Central Arkansas National Wildlife Refuge (NWR or refuges) Complex (which includes Bald Knob, Big Lake, Cache River, Holla Bend, Logan Cave, and Wapanocca NWRs) for public review and comment. These draft CDs would continue the uses of Forestland Products Harvesting; Nuisance Animal Control; Commercial Guiding for Wildlife Observation and Photography; Research and Monitoring; Commercial Photography, Filming, and Videography; Commercial Fishing;

Cooperative Farming; Furbearer Trapping, and Haying on various refuges within the Complex.

The existing CDs and uses were analyzed and approved in the Central Arkansas NWR Complex, the Holla Bend NWR, and the Logan Cave NWR final Comprehensive Conservation Plans and Environmental A s s e s s m e n t s .

Environmental conditions and the uses have not changed substantially since those analyses.

The draft CDs would represent minor administrative changes by combining the uses for the complex into one CD per use, and minor updates to the programs administering the uses.

These minor changes

would represent negligible to minor impacts to the human environment.

The draft CDs will be available for public review and comment beginning May 7, 2021, at: • Cache River NWR https://www.fws.gov/refu ge/cache_river/ Comments may be submitted to email address: keith_weaver@fws.gov or mailed to: “CD Comments” C/O Keith Weaver, Central Arkansas National Wildlife Refuge Complex, 26320 Highway 33, Augusta, AR 72006. Only written comments will be accepted.

The deadline for comments is May 24, 2021.

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Des Arc Athletic Boosters hold annual athletic awards banquet May 6th

By Lisa Mills The Des Arc athletic awards banquet was held May 6th. Guests enjoyed a barbeque dinner provided by the Des Arc Athletic Boosters Club and listening to the guest speaker, Fox 16 Sports Director Wess Moore.

This year’s award inners are: Senior High Football All-State: Chuck Crawford Jackson Morton All-Conference: Chuck Crawford Jed Reidhar Will Kearby Berghan Taylor Zeke Tacker Luke Morton Jackson Morton Garrett Goodman Second Team AllConference: Caleb Jobe Cooper Roberts Donald McCoy Lineman of the Year: Chuck Crawford Co-Offensive Players of the Year: Cooper Roberts Garrett Goodman Defensive Player of the Year: Will Kearby MVP: Jackson Morton Junior High Football Most Outstanding Lineman: Jacob Roach Most Outstanding Skill Player: Brock Devorak Most Outstanding Overall: Travion Reed Junior High Boys Track Most Outstanding Distance Runner: Justin Ramirez Most Outstanding Sprinter: Jabari Rockins Most Outstanding Thrower: Dalton Sears Most Outstanding Mid-Distance Runner: Braxton Tallent

Junior High Girls Track Most Outstanding Distance Runner: Calleigh Skarda Most Outstanding Sprinter: Jada Jones Most Outstanding Thrower: Selena Ramirez Most Improved: Kallie Baxter Senior High Girls Track All-Conference: Kelby Huddleston Tristan Richards Caroline Harris Cheyenne Hambrick Karson Covington Taylor Richards Shelby Vogeltanz Kayci Keller Most Outstanding Distance Runner: Shelby Vogeltanz Most Outstanding Mid-Distance Runner: Tristan Richards Most Outstanding Sprinter: Caroline Harris Most Outstanding in Jumps Kelby Huddleston Most Outstanding Thrower: Cheyenne Hambrick Junior High Cheer 3 Year Letterman: Kyndal Morton Jenna Brown Hadley Whittenburg 2 Year Letterman: Kelly Taylor Harleigh Holloway, Gabi Berry Bella Flanigan Zoey Taylor Brady Holder 1 Year Letterman: Jyllian Smith Alaina Fields Lizzie Elam Rachel Reidhar JaeLynn Renfro Aubrey Willhite Senior High Cheer 6 Year Letterman, Captain: Karson Covington 6 Year Letterman, Co-Captain: Kayci Keller 6 Year Lettermen: Taylor Richards Faith Gross

Lindsey Reidhar 5 Year Letterman: Riley Voiles 4 Year Lettermen: Kelby Huddleston Caroline Harris 3 Year Lettermen: MaKayla Sears Tristan Richards Shelby Cain Meredith Reidhar Sadie York Madison Brown 1 Year Letterman Mascot: Hallie Kennedy Baseball All-Conference: Blayne Cook Garrett Goodman Cooper Roberts Zeke Tacker Co-MVP: Blayne Cook Garrett Goodman Offensive Player of the Year: Cooper Roberts Defensive Player of the Year: Zeke Tacker Softball All-Conference: Caroline Harris Jenna Brown Leadership: Jacie Childers Junior High Girls Basketball Offensive Player of the Year: Gabi Berry Defensive Player of the Year: Bella Flanigan Most Improved: Kyndal Morton Leadership: Harleigh Holloway

Junior High Boys Basketball Most Improved: Cooper Childers Offensive Player of the Year: Jaymison Renfro Defensive Player of the Year: Jake Reidhar Senior High Girls Basketball All Conference: Taylor Richards Tristan Richards Caroline Harris Leadership: Karson Covington Comeback Award: Kayci Keller Lindsey Reidhar

Senior High Boys Basketball All Conference: Zeke Tacker Most Improved: Keyshawn Brown Offensive Player of the Year: Zeke Tacker

Defensive Player of the Year: Jackson Morton Eagle Award Female: Taylor Richards Male: Garrett Goodman

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To Whom It May Concern: A 2001 Honda Civic LX Vin# 1HGEM21581L103233 was picked up on 3-5-21 at DeValls Bluff at the request of the owner of the property Angie King. 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.

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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.

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To Whom It May Concern: A 1996 Ford F 1 5 0 V i n # 1FTEF15N1TLA72018 was picked up on 12-14-20 On North Grove Sttreet at the request of .Jerry McFadden This vehicle is in the possession of Rick’s Automotive & Wrecker Service 1111 Hwy 70 W, Hazen Ar. 72064, (870)2553305. 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, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, provide proof of ownership and pay all associated charges.

To Whom It May Concern: A 2012 Toyota Camry SE # 4T1BF1FK3CU156659 was picked up on 12-1420 On Hwy 33 N. Biscoe, AR at the request of the Prairie County Sheriff’s office. 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, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, provide proof of ownership and pay all associated charges.

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To Whom It May Concern: A 2007 Lincoln Town Car Vin# 1LNHM81V67Y603848 was picked up on 12-1420 at North Grove Street at the request of Jerry McFadden. 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, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, provide proof of ownership and pay all associated charges.

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Des Arc High School celebrates 2021 with a prom The Des Arc High School Juniors and Seniors got to hold their prom on Friday, April 30. The weather cooperated, and photographer Amanda (Silver) Smith got some great pictures before the event.

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