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Volume 121 Number 21 - USPS 225-680

Serving all of Prairie County and the Grand Prairie

Hickory Plains has Cemetery Walk

Community Calendar of Events

By Debbye Harrison More than a hundred people wound their way around the Hickory Plains Cemetery at the first Cemetery Walk May 14 and 15. Civil War soldiers, their wives described their lives during war time and while living on the prairie. Doctors, bootleggers, and unknown soldiers told their tales as well. More than $2,000 was raised to repair and refurbish the tombstones in this 1859 cemetery.

People from towns around as well as Texas and Oklahoma came to learn about their ancestors. One family who read the ad in the Grand Prairie newspaper was interested and then discovered that their great-great grandparents were being featured.

Typical of Arkansas weather, Saturday was beaming sunny and hot.

Then Sunday afternoon an overcast sky brought a fast moving thunderstorm that put out the

Tuesday May 24 Hazen Kindergarten Recognition 9:00 a.m.

Pre-K Recognition 10:30 a.m.

Thursday May 26 Food Distribution Hazen Methodist Church Drive Through 10:00 a.m.12:00 a.m.

Monday May 30 Memorial Day Service Hazen City Park 10:00 a.m.

City and County offices closed for Memorial Day Wednesday June 1August 31 Prairie County Public Libraries Presents Summer Reading Programs Free Prizes Monday June 6 Biscoe EHC Club Meeting FBC Biscoe 10:00 a.m.

Tuesday June 7 Quorum Court Meeting 6:00 p.m.

Annex Building Des Arc

Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Des Arc High School

DeValls Bluff to increase city fees

By Lisa Mills At the May 12th DeValls Bluff City Council meeting, a resolution was adopted to increase fees for utility connections and deposits and for the rental of city equipment. A list of the new fees is available at city hall.

Attending the meeting were Mayor Brian Dodson, Recorder/ Treasurer Darlene Connor and Council Members Richard Henry, Marie Flanagan, Raymond Watson, Lalisa Wright, Alice Metcalf and Carol Griffin.

The council adopted a resolution to execute a mutual aid agreement between DeValls Bluff and Hazen Police Departments. This will allow the Police Departments to assist each other in emergency situations when extra officers are required. A resolution was adopted to use American Rescue Plan Act funds to purchase necessary equipment for the DeValls Bluff Police Department.

Police Chief Jeremy Murphy provided a written statement of his activity for the first month.

He said that he has been

busy with a lot of administrative work to get the department back up and running. He stated that two grant applications are in the works. One grant will provide funds to hire a part-time police officer.

The other grant will provide funds for an additional police vehicle.

Murphy reported that he had responded to multiple calls; had made traffic stops (including 1 citation); and had arrested three people, which included the suspects at a recent armed robbery at the Jump Start Convenience Store.

Murphy said the quick response from Hazen Police Department aided in the arrests. This assistance prompted the mutual aid agreement with them.

Chief Murphy reported that he has been busy meeting with citizens and letting them know that they can contact him at anytime.

Fire Chief Kelly Hutchinson provided a written report showing 14 public assist calls, 1 controlled burn, three work days, and two meetings.

Utility Manager Eric Martin provided a daily work log for April.

electricity. The “ghosts” moved into the sanctuary of the Hickory Plains United Methodist Church and finished their stories by candlelight. The Stagecoach Stop snack room had been decorated with kerosene lanterns that then provided light and ambience during the blackout.

The “old timers” would say, “A good time was had by all.”

The performers were Miles Patton (James Patton), Leon Miles (Abner Miles), Sue Grimm (Silas Smith), Sara Best (Mrs. A. M. Reinhardt), Lenzie Wilson (Alice Gardner), Evelyn Coppola (William Griffin), Brian Wolters (Bootlegger), Judy Gore (William Byram), Charles Oldham (Dr. W. L. Moore), Debora Carpenter (Thayne Wrigley), Betty Covington (Rebecca Holloway), Brad Sample (Ghost from the Mass Grave). (See more pictures on page 3.)

Hazen fishing derby planned The City of Hazen will be hosting its annual Mammoth Pond Fishing Derby Saturday, June 4, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. The derby is for children 15 years of

age and younger. Prizes will be awarded throughout the day with special prizes given to those catching tagged fish! Refreshments will be served. Please bring

your own tackle and bait and come have some fun with your children! For any further questions, please call 870-255-4521.

Community events brought to you by Hazen Chamber of Commerce and the

Steamboat Days...

Please call F&M Bank (255-3042) or The Grand Prairie Herald (255-4538) to list events.

The City of Des Arc held Steamboat Days this past weekend starting off with a carnival for kids. Other activities included: the Big Bass Tournament at Lake Des Arc and a 5K run on Saturday, along with kids games in courthouse square. There was also a Kids’ Powerwheels race, a horseshoe contest, and music by the Knupp band on courthouse square.

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Martha Odean Mills Martha Odean Mills, age 83, of Hazen went to be with the Lord on May 16, 2022.

She was b o r n October 5, 1938 in Des Arc, Arkansas to Verlin and Hazel Addison.

Martha was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Verlin Addison; twin sister, Mary Lodean Judge; son, Bobby Cooper; daughter, Shelia Walls and husband Lynn Mills. She is survived by her five children, Buddy (Vickie) Cooper, Janice Davis, Bonnie Heinmiller, Peggy (Rex) Pullium and David (Sherry) Cooper; siblings, Katherine Riley, Preston (Betty) Addison, Eddie (Brenda) Addison and Frank (Kathy) Addison.

She is also survived by thirteen grandchildren, several great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Visitation was at 2:00 P.M., Friday, May 20, 2022 at Lakeside Missionary Baptist Church in Des Arc, with

funeral services beginning at 3:00 P.M..

Interment was at the Center Point Cemetery in Hazen.

Arrangements by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen.

Trenton Lee Wiggins Trenton Lee Wiggins, age 29, of Hazen, Arkansas, went to be with his Savior and Lord on May 22, 2 0 2 2 .

Trenton was born August 22, 1992. He was a graduate of Hazen High School, the class of 2010.

He was a Navy veteran serving 4 years and was stationed in Japan on the USS Richard BonHomme. He was a loving son and was and avid sports fan, especially football. He enjoyed watching his sister and cousins play sports for the Hazen Hornets.

Trenton enjoyed fishing and camping and watching all kinds of movies.

He asked Jesus Christ into his heart at the age of nine while attending Budd Creek Church Camp and was baptized

January 18, 2001.

Trenton was preceded in death by his grandparents, Elmer and Frankie Floyd; his great-grandfather, Jerry Raper and great-grandmother, Birdie Baxter.

He is survived by his mother, Sheila Tosh Uhiren and husband, Jeffery Uhiren of Slovak; his father, Rick Wiggins and sister, Chase Wiggins of Hazen; his grandparents, Charles and Pam Tosh of Hazen; his great-grandmother, Shirley Raper of Hazen; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and other family and friends.

Visitation will be Wednesday, May 25, 2022 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen. Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M., Thursday, May 26, 2022 at the Pleasant Ridge Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Walter’s Chapel Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Butch Blumhorst, Tanner Blumhorst, Brody Goode, Joe Hodges, Dane Huffstickler, Scott Ingle, Cleo Penn, and Kolton Tosh.

Honorary Pallbearer is Doug Addison.

DAHS receives donation...

Dare Saul, of D3 Auto Sales, giving BJ Paschal, Des Arc High School Athletic Director, a check to purchase new shot clocks that will be installed in the gym early next school year. The Arkansas Activities Association has instituted a shot clock rule, and all high school gyms will have to be equipped with a shot clock system.

DAR remembers

PC Court has short session The Prairie County Court met for an abbreviated meeting on Tuesday, May 10, in the Des Arc Courthouse Annex.

Lawrence Holloway was elected to conduct the meeting in the absence of County Judge Mike Skarda.

All of the justices were

present, along with County Clerk Gaylon Hale and County Attorney Abram Skarda.

No old or new business was discussed.

Holloway reported that road grading in the south part of the county was behind schedule due to the prolonged

rain, but that some pothole repairs had been done. He also said that Highway 11 was being prepared for chipsealing.

The new justice handbooks were handed out, and then without further discussion, the meeting was adjourned.

Prairie County Sheriff’s Report As of Friday, May 13th, 2022, the Prairie County Sheriff's Department (PCSD) has 56 individuals' felony and/or misdemeanor charges at the

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Prairie County Detention Center, located in Des Arc. Willie Hamrick was arrested on Friday May 6th for Aggravated Robbery, Theft Of Property, and Possession Of A Firearm By Certain Person.

Curtis Stone was arrested on Sunday May 8th for Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia.

Garner Autry was arrested on Sunday May 8th for

Possession Of A Controlled Substance With The Purpose To Deliver.

Justin Johnson was arrested on Monday May 9th for Possession Of A Controlled Substance With The Intent To Deliver and Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia.

Larry Anderson was arrested on Thursday May 12th for a Failure To Appear Warrant.

Czech National Cemetery Donations The following donations have been made to the Czech National Cemetery: Kay Marak Rosa M. Baker Wesley Skarda Trust #2 Elvin Novak Stephen Orlicek Jack Orlicek Randy Skarda Triska Farms A.M. SkardaEstate Partenership Virginia Farrar Sherry Maxwell Zach Roushale Aline Marak F.A. Svestka Carolyn Brakensiek Emma Carothers Orlicek Farms LLCPatricia Holloway Stephen Orlicek In Memory of: Jan M. PoshWilliam H, Marak Emily Orlicek Marak Gerald Marak Connie SkardaJoe, Ruby & Skarda

Gary

Ronnie & Melva SabbatiniMelvin & Margaret Hula, Hope Sabbatini Bilbruck Hula Farms-

Melvin & Margaret Hula, Hope Sabbatini Bilbruck

By Judi Jones On April 23, Grand Prairie Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution met for the April meeting at the Lone Tree Cemetery in Stuttgart. In addition to the monthly meeting, the chapter held a Memorial Service and Remembrance for six members who had passed away. The solemn program consisted of prayer, worship, and scripture reading, along with a responsive reading, poems, and tributes to honor the deceased.

Before the service began, members located the grave site of each of the six members honored. As each grave was marked with an American flag, names and birth and death dates were read aloud. Eleven members attended the meeting and participated in the grave marking.

Pictured are Grand Prairie DAR members, left to right, Cheryl Vickers, Jeanne Nash,

Claudia Ahrens, Raeann Braithwaite, Regent Allison Holland, Nonnie Carroll, Jan Hodge, and Chrissy Smith, who had just placed one of the American flags.

Any woman 18 years or older, regardless of race,

religion, or ethnic background, who can prove lineal descent from a Patriot of the American Revolution is eligible for membership.

Contact grand.prairie.chapter@ar kansas-dar.org for more information.

City of Hazen

Mammoth Pond

Fishing Derby Saturday, June 4, 2022 from 10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. (for children 15 years of age and under.)

Mammoth Pond Park No fishing license required.

Prizes will be awarded throughout the day with special prizes given for those catching tagged fish.

Refreshments will be served.

Bring your own fishing pole and bait.

Mammoth Pond Park is located south of I-40 and east of Hwy. 63 behind the Travel Inn.

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More pictures from the Hickory Plains Cemetery Walk

Des Arc Council approves repair of collapsed sewer line

By Lisa Mills At the Des Arc City Council meeting on May 17th, an ordinance was adopted to waive competitive bidding to repair the collapsed sewer line between 3rd and 4th Streets due to the repair being an emergency.

A quote was approved from J & R Contractors in Palestine for $34,000 for the immediate repair.

A motion was approved to purchase a new police vehicle to replace the one totalled in a recent accident. The 2022 Ford Utility AWD Police Interceptor will be purchased from McLarty Ford for a total cost of $42,000.

After the insurance payment of $23,975, the balance will be $18,025. There will be a cost of $2,500 to install special equipment, most of which was salvaged from old vehicle.

An ordinance was adopted to waive competitive bidding for a chain link fence at the

south side of the baseball field to prevent access to a ditch with standing water.

The fence is deemed necessary to protect visitors (especially kids) from getting into the ditch.

A quote was approved from Bill’s Fence in Cabot for $16,550. The quote also includes a fence with roll gate at the east side of field next to 2nd Street and a fence and swing gate between the fields on the west side.

The council also approved a motion for the city to start paying the insurance on the buildings, fences, and other property at the ball fields which will cost the city $6,500 per year. This will relieve some of financial burden on the Des Arc Baseball Association.

The council approved a motion to accept a rate increase from M-TripleJ Sanitation. Due to a 13% increase from the landfill that was effective April 1st, M-Triple-

J requests a 13% increase for residential customers. The cost will go from $14.16 a month to $16 a month beginning on June 1st.

A motion was approved to update software to allow reading city water meters from the office.

The update will be conducted by Henard Utility Products in Searcy at a cost of $16,570.56.

Money is set aside each month for software updates, and the current balance is $100,000.

The council agreed to accept sealed bids to repair roofs on the Senior Citizens Building and the Water Plant building. Bids will be accepted until noon on June 21st and opened that night at the council meeting.

Attending the meeting were Mayor Jim Garth, Recorder/Treasurer Janice Huffstickler and council members Jodie Mayher, Nicole Fisher, Ray McVay and Gary Burnett.

Legal Notice IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PRAIRIE COUNTY, ARKANSAS NORTHERN DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BETTY J. PRICE, DECEASED 59N-PR-22NOTICE TO CREDITORS Last Known Address of Decedent: 10860 Bully P Road, Ward, Arkansas 72176 Date of Death: August 26, 2021.

The undersigned was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of the abovenamed Decedent on April 27, 2022.

All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate.

This notice first published this 18th day of

May, 2022.

RODNEY Z. PRICE PO BOX 13226 HALLSVILLE, TX 75650 ROBERT M. ABNEY, P.A. ATTORNEY FOR THE ESTATE P O BOX 246 DES ARC, AR 72040 870-256-4183

Legal Notice IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PRAIRIE COUNTY, ARKANSAS NORTHERN DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GARY ALLEN DeVORE, DECEASED 59N PR-22-9 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Last Known Address of Decedent: 245

Letchworth Rd, Des Arc, Arkansas 72040 Date of Death: March 17, 2022 The undersigned was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of the abovenamed Decedent on May 10, 2022.

All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever

barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate.

This notice first published this 18th day of May, 2022.

TERESA DeVORE 5835 HWY 11 N DES ARC, AR 72040 ROBERT M. ABNEY, P.A. ATTORNEY FOR THE ESTATE P O BOX 246 DES ARC, AR 72040 870-256-4183

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Hazen High School District holds graduation ceremony

Valedictorian Hailey Smith, above, gives her address; and Kelsey Kinard, Honor Graduate, right, reads the “Looking Back” while grads look on.

Retirees Jeff Cagle and Vernon Owens are recognized.

Thirty nine seniors from Hazen High School graduated in a ceremony held in the Hornet’s Nest on Sunday, May 15, at 2:00 p.m.

The invocation was given by Maci Bokker followed by the “Looking Back” and class information given by Kelsey Kinard, Laney Shultz, Sidnee Steeland, and Lancy Wilkerson. CoValedictorians Wesley Clayton and Whitney Sayger gave addresses followed by the Valedictory address given by Hailey Smith.

Retirees Vernon Owens and Jeff Cagle were recognized by Superintendent Donnie Boothe, and High School Counselor Janan Sickel announced the special awards and recognitions. The diplomas were handed out by School Board President Vicki Skarda and Board Member Debbie Carlyle.

Brayden Lindsey read the senior poem, and Cayden Stallings gave the benediction. Class President Hailey Smith led the seniors in the turning of their tassels.

The ceremonial escorts were Kelcie Dorathy, Brooke Weems, Collin Kee, and Luke King.

The senior class sponsors are Angie Cagle, Jeff Cagle, B. J. Harrison, and Wendy Perry.

The following awards were presented at the graduation: Hazen High School Outstanding 12th Grade Girl - Kelsey Kinard Hazen High School Outstanding 12th Grade Boy - Wesley Clayton Hazen High School’s Principal’s Award Larry Craig Hazen High School Citizenship Award Wesley Clayton Hazen High School Student of the Year Whitney Sayger The Hazen Masonic Scholarship for $250 went to Whitney Sayger.

The two recipients of the Tom and Teresa

Hughes Achievement Scholarship for $500 were Mason D’Angelo and Austin Duck.

The two recipients of the Tracy Caviness Memorial Scholarship for were Emma Hyatt, who received $1000 and Whitney Sayger, who received $1500.

The Ella Rogers Taylor Scholarship, given in memory of Mrs. Taylor and her daughter Vitula Taylor McLeroy, for $1,500 was presented to Delaney Wilkerson.

At this time, I would like to invite the Jones family to the podium to make a presentation.

Drake Jones Memorial Scholarship was presented to Delaney Wilkerson.

The Margaret and Conway George Scholarship, which is given to a student residing in the former DeValls Bluff School District, awards $2500 a year, renewable for an additional three years.

This scholarship worth $10,000 went to Laney Shultz.

The winner of the Hazen High School Student Council scholarship for $500 was Whitney Sayger.

The first scholarship given this year by the Hazen High School Scholarship Fund Committee was the Rounsavall Memorial Scholarship.

This award pays tuition of $4,000 a year at the school chosen by the recipient and is renewable for up to four years.

This scholarship worth $16,000 went to Sidnee Steeland.

The second scholarship

given this year by the Hazen High School Scholarship Fund Committee was given in the name of the Hazen High School Student Council. This award pays tuition of $4,000 a year at the school chosen by the recipient and is renewable for up to four years for a total of $16,000, and it was given to Kelsey Kinard.

The third scholarship given this year by the Hazen High School Scholarship Fund Committee was the Virginia Holtzendorff Memorial Scholarship.

This award pays tuition of $4,000 a year at the school chosen by the recipient and is renewable for up to four years.

This scholarship worth $16,000 went to Whitney Sayger.

The fourth scholarship given this year by the Hazen High School Scholarship Fund Committee was the John Thomas Coleman Memorial Scholarship.

This award pays tuition of $4,000 a year at the school chosen by the recipient and is renewable for up to four years.

This scholarship worth $16,000 went to Wesley Clayton.

The fifth scholarship given this year by the Hazen High School Scholarship Fund Committee is the Eagle and Alene Boyd Memorial Scholarship.

This award pays tuition of $4,000 a year at the school chosen by the recipient and is renewable for up to four years. for a total of $16,000. It went to Hailey Smith.

(Ruth Corley photos.)

Hazen Chamber of Commerce

Memorial Day Service Monday, May 30, 2022 Hazen City Park downtown Bring a chair and join us for a celebration of our veterans and war heroes!

ORDINANCE NO. 509

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE HAZEN MUNICIPAL CODE 9.04.02 CONCERNING KEEPING GUTTERS FREE FROM OBSTRUCTIONS AND BY ADDING A SECTION TO BE NUMBERED SECTION 9.04.03; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAZEN, ARKANSAS:

Salutatorians Whitney Sayger and Wes Clayton accept their awards.

Quorum Court hears reports The Prairie County Court met for an abbreviated meeting on Tuesday, May 10, in the Des Arc Courthouse Annex.

Lawrence Holloway was elected to conduct the meeting in the absence of County Judge Mike Skarda. All of the justices were pres-

ent, along with County Clerk Gaylon Hale and County Attorney Abram Skarda.

No old or new business was discussed. Holloway reported that road grading in the south part of the county was behind schedule due to the prolonged rain, but that

some pothole repairs had been done. He also said that Highway 11 was being prepared for chipsealing.

The new justice handbooks were handed out, and then without further discussion, the meeting was adjourned.

Section 1. WHEREAS, keeping the gutters and ditches of the city free from obstructions to allow the free flow of water is necessary to the health and cleanness of the city.

Section 2. That the Hazen Municipal Code 9.04.02 is hereby amended, which said section is to hereafter read as follows: Section 1. the owner or owners, occupant or occupants of any block or lot or part of block or lot in the City of Hazen, Arkansas, abutting on any gutter of any street of said city, as well as ditches abutting any property, shall be and are hereby required to keep the said gutter or gutters and ditches upon which the premises owned or occupied by them may abut, clean and clear of all obstructions to the free flow of water therein, and any and all persons are hereby prohibited from depositing or permitting any deposit in any street, gutter or gutters and ditches- of said city, any matter or thing that will obstruct or cause to be obstructed the free flow of water therein, this includes trash, weeds, leaves and anything which could cause an obstruction, provided that nothing herein contained shall be so construed as to apply to obstructions caused by the natural flow of water.

Section 2. That the Hazen Municipal Code is here amended by adding a section to be numbered 9.04.03, which said section reads as follows: Any person violating the provisions of this ordinance shall upon conviction thereof in the District court by adjudged guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined in any sum not less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) nor more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) Section 3. All Ordinances and parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

Section 4. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Ordinance or the application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the Ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions or application. To this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be severable.

PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 19th DAY OF MAY, 2022.

David Hardke ______________________________ DAVID HARDKE, MAYOR ATTEST:

David Hoover ______________________________ DAVID HOOVER, RECORDER

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Water operator needed The City of Hazen is seeking a full-time utilities worker.

This position is responsible for but not limited to: •servicing, maintenance and repairing of all city vehicles and equipment •cleaning and organizing the city shop and general area •assisting in any street maintenance or repairs, gas or water repairs, construction projects, mowing, trash collection or any other duties requested Candidate must have: •a high school diploma or GED •working experience as a mechanic is a plus •experience operating mowing equipment, basic small equipment and heavy equipment This is a full-time position with a full benefit package.

Applications are available at City Hall Offices, 111 N. Hazen Avenue. For any questions call Trilby Shelman 870-255-4521 or you may fax your resume' to 870-255-3404.

The City of DeValls Bluff is taking applications for a new Water/Wastewater Operator. Must be able to drive equipment such as backhoe, tractors, etc.

Must have or be willing to completer Water/Wastewater certification within six months of employment. Applications may be picked up at DeValls Bluff City Hall or Call (870) 998-2577 and an application can be emailed to you.

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Hazen Booster Club honors HHS athletes with 2022 banquet The Hazen High School Athletic Department held its annual sports banquet on Thursday, May 19, in Hazen City Park East beginning at 6:00 p.m. The event was catered by King Kat. Cody Snider, the Hazen Booster Club president introduced the guest speaker for the evening, Taylor Sacerman, a former ASU football player, who spoke about dedication and determination as two necessities for success. The awards were handed out by the HHS coaches Joe Besancon, Lucas

Tenison, B.J. Harrison, and Dakota Aycock.

Twenty-two AllConference awards were given out, along with three All-State Awards given to Luke King for football, Layton Rogers and Lexi Dulany for softball. Austin Duck was named a High School All-Star.

The special awards were: Luke King - Osborne Coyle Award Austin Duck - Scotty Aycock Award Hunter Smith - Logan Beckwith Award Austin Duck - Pete

Newson H.E.A.T Award Faithe Hussey - Don Phifer Award Collin Kee - Bill Bradow Award Austin Duck - Doug Meiner Award Collin Kee - Mr. Hustle Award Football Award Shedrick Ward Brandon Burlsworth Award Layton Rogers - Lady Hornet Best All-around Award Austin Duck - Mr. Hornet Best All-around Award.

(Thanks to Wendy Perry for the photos.)

Hazen HIPPY students have 2021-22 graduation ceremony

By Jennie Gates WDMESC HIPPY Field CoordinatorCabot/Hazen The Hazen HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters) had their 2021-2022 graduation at the T.A. Cowen Stage and Pavilion on Monday, May 9th at 5:30pm.

Linda Strohl and Jennie Gates welcomed the families to the group meeting as they arrived. Medals and certificates were pre-

sented to each child on stage. A goody bag of graduation gifts and a tshirt were given to each child.

The children were grouped by their curriculum year.

Little Learners in attendance included: Michael Nickles, Tyler Chapple Jr, Kennislee Humbert, Joy Gladish, Amelia Hogue, Emma Kerr, Ellie Raper, Hudson Kerr, Everett Martin and Sloane Stallings.

Year 1 in attendance included: Phoenix Marcum, Ensley Adair, MaKayLynn Franks, Remington Orman, Oakley Gladish, Brody Prislovsky and Paislee Session Year 2 in attendance included: Oliver Floyd, Keimarya Humbert, Emerie Martin, Allison O'Neal, Emery Orman and Huntley Prislovsky Year 3 included: Amelia Price Those graduating but unable to attend include: Little Learners: Alex Furnell, Addi Heinmiller, Makenna Greenwalt, Lucy Lisko, Penelope Prine, Audrie Sanner and Masie VanHouten, Year 1: Phoebe Rowe and George Wallace Year 2: Harper Davies, Brynlee Young and Rowdy Greenwalt HIPPY would like to thank the City of Hazen for letting us use the stage and community center building. We'd also like to give a BIG thank you to all of our families and children participating in the HIPPY program this year. You all did an amazing job this year and we are so proud of you!! Enjoy your summer!