June 1, 2022 edition

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Hazen Chamber holds Memorial Day Service. (See p. 6.)

Volume 121 Number 22 - USPS 225-680

Community Calendar of Events

Serving all of Prairie County and the Grand Prairie

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Prairie County Primary Election results

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 June 8 Prairie County Libraries Present Magic Mike 10:30 a.m.

Hazen 2:30 p.m.

Des Arc Thursday June 9 DeValls Bluff City Council Meeting 6:00 p.m.

City Hall Thursday June 16 Hazen City Council Meeting 6:00 p.m.

City Hall Saturday June 18 Food Distribution DeValls Bluff Gym

The above chart shows the results of the Preferential Primary held on Tuesday, May 31.

There will be a run-off election for the office of Prairie County Judge between Lawrence Holloway and Brad DeVore to be held on Tuesday, June 21.

Early voting will begin on Tuesday, June 14, and will close at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 13.

Early voting will be held at both of the county courthouses. For more information, see page 4.

9:00a.m.-12:00p.m.

Carlisle Schools receive grant

By Debbye Harrison Superintendent William Rountree opened the May 9, 2022, Carlisle School Board meeting with high praise and commendation to Mrs. Aukes for her success in securing the recent PCL Grant. Carlisle is one of only 15 school districts in the state that will receive 50 plus days of on campus resources for three years.

Carlisle has been named State Weight-lifting Champion for the third straight year.

The Superintendent and the Board also praised Coach Greene and his staff for an excellent Regional Baseball/Softball Tournament. Eight games were played in both sports between Friday and Monday. Fans had to be shuttled between the ballfield and the high school for adequate parking.

Buffalo Island Central and Poinsett County were the winners.

Nicole Stivers was hired for LEA aide and Sara Seidenschwartz was hired

as high school paraprofessional.

Letters of resignation were received from Carly Bokker and Tanya Calhoun.

Digital radio system with a repeater will be installed in the buses and the buildings.

C. J. Bell Body Shop of Des Arc will repair the patron’s car that was damaged when the tree fell on it near the bus shop.

Brandon Parker was absent and all other board members were present.

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

WoodmenLife donates ferns...

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

WoodmenLife Chapter 621 of Carlisle, purchased ferns to be planted in the planter boxes placed in downtown Carlisle.

Greg Renner, the city employee in charge of beautification, planted the ferns. Greg does such an awesome job keeping Carlisle in beautiful flowers.

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Bench donated in Des Arc Cecil Everett Newton

Cecil Everett Newton, age 80, of Des Arc, passed away Wednesday afternoon, May 25, 2022 at t h e Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. A son of the late Ed and Alma Bell Newton, C. E. grew up with his two brothers in the Des Arc area. He received his formal education thru the Des Arc school system, graduating in the class of 1960. Before his retirement he was selfemployed as a farmer and did chemical spraying for the Newton Spraying Service. He was a member of the Lion's Club, and the First Baptist Church of Des Arc. While in high school, CE met and fell in love with a young lady named Betty Pitts.

During their courting days he would ride his bicycle from Des Arc to Hazen, every Sunday Afternoon to spend time with Betty. On June 9, 1962, they were united in marriage, with her Uncle Euliss preforming the ceremony. They made their home in the Oak Prairie community and over time their home was blessed with the birth of two sons

and one daughter.

C.E., as he was lovingly known to his family and friends," had a heart of gold and was always doing for others.

When Des Arc was in need of their first ambulance, He began rising money of it by taking his cooking trailers to the equipment sales in the area, fixing fish plates for sale. As people became aware of his fund raising, they would call and just say "I have money, come get it” and he would, traveling all over the Prairie County area to collect money for this worthy cause.

Later, he and his brother were instrumental in raising money for the Robinwood Recreation Area pool. During his lifetime, C. E. found many hours of pleasure hunting, fishing, and Square Dancing in his cowboy outfit.

Survivors are his wife of nearly 62 years, Betty Pitts Newton; Two sons, Kim and Bert Newton and one grandchild, Justin Lynn Coots. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Carl and Roy and his daughter Nannette, who preceded him in death on April 8th of this year.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Richard “Pete” Petrus

Richard “Pete” Petrus passed away on May 23, 2022 at the age of 74, at his home in Lonoke, Arkansas.

Richard was born o n November 10, 1947 to John and Angie Petrus in Haskell, Texas. He was a graduate of Carlisle High School and then served time in the National Guard. He raised his family in Carlisle and was an avid farmer. Later, he moved to Lonoke and became a truck driver.

Richard loved spending time with his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, John Petrus and his mother, Angie Petrus.

He is survived by his children, Eric Petrus (Tomma) of LaGrange, Georgia, Tonya Raborn (Phillip) of Maumelle, Arkansas, Greg Petrus of Carlisle, Arkansas and Brandy Burris of Lonoke, Arkansas; ten grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

Visitation was at 1:30 to 2:30 P.M., Friday, May 27, 2022 at St. Rose Catholic Church followed by Rosary at 2:30 P.M. and Funeral Mass at 3:00 P.M. Interment was in the Carlisle Cemetery.

Garth talks about paving

By Debbye Harrison Carlisle City Council met May 17 with an interested group of citizens in attendance.

Questions and rumors had circulated since the last council meeting about the re-paving of the airport runway, so Mayor Glover took this opportunity to clarify what happened.

Larry Pasley, Chairman of the Airport Commission, gave the

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He explained that the FAA required that runways be re-paved periodically to keep them safe for aircraft. Redstone won the bid to scrape the old pavement off, remove it from the premises, and then repave the runway.

In order to remove the pavement, it is milled and scraped up then loaded on dump trucks.

Due to extremely high fuel prices, Redstone was limited to a five mile dump site. This remilled product has certain drawbacks and cannot be used except in certain special conditions. This limited the possible locations of the dump site.

Nick’s was able to clear their parking lot to receive the re-milled asphalt. The asphalt was scraped, milled into small pieces, dumped, spread and worked in order to set up properly.

Left unattended the remilled asphalt will harden into a concretelike mass. The airport commission did not want the product left on their site.

The new elevation of the lot brought it up to the level of the city’s manhole cover. This cover had been higher than the lot and was constantly being runover and in need of repair.

In other business, it was reported that International Drive is in need of major repair.

Bids will have to be taken after an engineer has made the proper specifications. The estimate for the repair could reach $50,000.

The Lions Club gave a $5,000 grant to the Carlisle Library to help with the community food boxes and other Library programs. More than 120 boxes of food are handed out each week.

The Summer Program

titled “Oceans of Possibilities” was announced. On Mondays at 2:00 p.m. for ages 0 to 5, the Rays to Grow Ocean program will make Ocean Water Ice Cream, Air Plant Terrarium and Ocean Slime.

On Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m. for ages 6- 17, the Creation Station will make Mason Jar Aquariums, Sand Art, Ocean Rocks and Sea Shell Fish Painting. On Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. for adults 18+, Pamper Yourself-Mermaid Bath Balms Sow Bee ItMiniature Water Garden, How CraftySeashell Mosaics and New You-Ocean Water Milk Bath.

On Thursdays at 10 a.m. all ages can participate in the Ocean Commotion-Underwater Race (Warning Prepare to get wet!), Toe Diving, Shark Attack, and Sinking Ship.

On Fridays all ages are invited to a movie matinee at 2:00 p.m.

Robbie Staton and Jim Hamric were approved as the incoming airport commissioners. They are replacing Jack Evans and Jerry Kelly.

By Harvey Joe Sanner Different, Unique, Rustic, Amazing, Impressive, Awesome & Charming. These words were heard as folks tried to describe this latest example of artwork placed on the grounds of the Prairie County Courthouse in Des Arc, AR. The “Bench” is the handiwork of a local talent, Jerry “Mack” McFarlin, who said the cypress wood used to construct the piece came from different trees, some of which he found floating in the waters of the White River and Bayou Des Arc. Jerry lives on

Bayou Des Arc and his handiwork with wood is well known in the area as his custom-made furniture items are special built for each customer.

He used two cypress stumps for end pieces and thick slabs of cypress to form the bench from an idea he thought about for some time before putting all the pieces together, and from the reactions of those who first see the “Bench” the idea was a darn good one!

Thank you Jerry Mack for being willing to share your work with the public by allowing it to be displayed at the seat of county government

where the “Bench” seems to have found a good home.

When asked for his permission to send some words and photos to the Grand Prairie Herald newspaper about his contribution, he said he doesn’t want attention or praise but that he “loves this community and just felt like he should give back to it.” Jerry Mack, I certainly don’t have words that can better explain your humble yet positive attitude, because I think you have given something special back to your community that will be enjoyed by many for a long, long time.

GFWC closes year at Dondies

By Chris Weems Members of GFWC Elsie McCain Club met Friday night May 20th at Dondies White River Princess in Des Arc for the meeting of the Club year.

The only business taken care of was the election of officers for the next two year term.

The group voted to reelect the slate of officers serving at this time: Chris Weems, president, Nell Pich, vice-president, Rita Farris, secretary, and Rosetta Van Houten, treasurer.

Weems reported on the State GFWC Convention she attended at the Delta Hotel West in Little Rock last Saturday. Mary Beth Williams, currently serving as GFWC International Treasurer was special guest for the Convention bringing GFWC greetings Friday, Social lunch speaker Saturday, and installing officers Sunday Morning.

Judy Foot, Hazen, GFWC-AR treasurer

and chairman of Scholarship fund reported on the winners for next year. Makayla Geisler, Fayetteville, sponsored by 20th Century club of Harrison won the nurses scholarship and Jullianne Baker of Warren, sponsored by Warren Women’s Club won the Eloise Levins teacher scholarship for 2023.

The Elsie McCain club received three awards from 2020: First place for Women History and Resource Center, third place for Environment, and second place for advocates for Children.

The club members set tentative dates for Summer activities, June 30 to go to Charlottes in Keo, and a day in the week of July 11-16 to go to Petit Jean Mountain.

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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Blurred Vision -

By Nathaniel Bradow

“Vaguely insulting”

There is an old adage in my line of work that goes something like this, “Those who can, do.

Those who can’t, teach.” I have always found this vaguely insulting, but never paid it much mind.

In truth, gentle readers, it takes a lot of work to get my dander up, which might explain the rest of this column.

However, over the past few years, this inscrutable adage seems to have become a common belief among the proletariat. It seems that because everyone went to school, they feel like they know what it takes to not only teach the increasingly cell-phoneaddicted children of the masses, but what it takes to run a school building and district.

It can’t be too hard, right? Schools are run by people who, if they could do anything else, would be doing it, right? It is as if the common citizen thinks the skills required for plumbing, construction, or rocket engineering are applicable to dealing with thirty kids in a room with 28 chairs, a spotty HVAC, and constant interruptions all while trying to teach said kids something meaningful in the 45 allotted minutes you have with them a day is something anyone could do. Or maybe the thought is, “Oh God, that sounds horrible. Anybody who was capable of doing anything else would,” so the people who do must be fundamentally flawed in some way. Therefore, they deserve to have our much more loquacious members stick their noses into what they should and shouldn’t teach or even say. After all, WE should have the CHOICE to have OUR

children educated the way WE want them educated, because it is OUR taxes (that haven’t changed since Nixon) that pays for said education.

That sounds reasonable, right? No one wants their child to come home dropping the F-bomb or N-word or any other offensive language just because it appears in a novel they are reading in school. But the truth is kids don’t learn those things in school. They learn them long before they get close to a grade that might have those terms in them. Kids learn those things from friends, family, music, TV-shows, Netflix, and sometimes the ExPresident’s Twitter feed.

That doesn’t mean that kids shouldn’t also be taught when such language is and is not appropriate. And that happens in school.

If we’re really being honest, wouldn’t it be a tad unsettling to be in a conversation with someone 18 or older who didn’t know those terms?

I don’t mean someone who is offended by them, but someone who honestly doesn’t know them.

Wouldn’t that person be a tad suspicious? I can imagine it would be like talking to a CareBear or Buddy the Elf. If you don’t know either of those references, you are either too old or too young to be reading this column, but I digress.

My point is this. There used to be a level of good-faith trust that we have been sadly lacking since the popularization of social media. There used to be an understanding that teachers would do their best to educate and challenge the children of their com-

munities in order to help them grow in thought and as people, so the kids can one day go off and be valuable members of society. That included handling delicate situations like offensive language with the sensitivity and tact it deserves.

Teachers were seen as “in loco parentis” which means teachers take the place of the parents while at school (literally “in the place of a parent”).

Now, I will be the first to agree that there are some bad teachers out there who do and have done some real harm in that role. However, the vast majority of teachers are people who truly care about kids and their communities.

That doesn’t mean people with the best intentions don’t mess up from time to time. We are all human.

We all fall short on occasion. Some more than others, honestly. We are still members of the community doing our best. If a plumber forgets to seal a pipe, we don’t stand over him/her tapping our foot as he/she fixes it. Do we?

All of this comes from one place close to my heart, and that is the love of teaching. I was lucky enough to have parents who challenged me and expected me to wrestle with and defend my stances on the problems of both my life and the world at large. They taught me the value of a well-turned phrase and an appropriately sound argument. I had conversations with teachers that would terrify newlyminted education majors today.

Over the past few years, I have seen excellent teachers - not good, not run-of-the-mill, but truly

excellent q u i t the profession because of the intrusion and disconnect coming from the people of their communities. They went on to higher paying, less stressful jobs in the private sector - not because they wanted to but because they felt they had to in order to maintain their sanity. They didn’t become teachers because they couldn’t do anything else. They became teachers because they wanted to inspire generations of kids to become thinkers who could take control of their lives and live with confidence.

I fear that the path we are currently treading will lead to the weakening of the minds and wills of our children, which will lead to less understanding and more knee-jerk restrictions.

Eventually resulting in the dissolving of public education as a right and valued part of our society. Then the lessons taught in those talismans of fictional truth (books - even those with naughty words) will be needed more than they were before the printing press was invented.

Why? Because, then we as a society will have become willfully ignorant and will feel overwhelmingly righteous for being so. Dark days are ahead, gentle readers.

“Something wicked this way comes.” Be on your guard. Read a book that might offend and grapple with its intended purpose. As Thomas Paine once said, “he who dares not offend, cannot be honest.”

To comment, you can reach me at thatbradowguy@gmail.com

Hazen ordinance passed to keep ditches clean The Hazen City Council decided to table action on purchasing a leaf collector and to pass an ordinance which will require homeowners and residents to keep ditches cleared. Ordinance 509, which the council passed, focuses on the enforcement of keeping ditches free of debris within the city. The council met on Thursday, May 19, in Hazen City Hall at 6:00 p.m. All members were present except for Steve Chlapecka. Others present were Mayoral Assistant Tracie Vail, Prairie County Judge Candidate Rick Dobson, Single Parent Scholarship Fund Program Manager Beverly Chapple, Mayor David Hardke, and Recorder/Treasurer David Hoover.

The city plans to post a public notice in the local newspaper, on the city’s website, and at some key local businesses, and on widely-used online community bulletin boards to inform residents.

A discussion ensued about how to hold residents responsible for failure to comply with the ordinance and ways to enforce it.

Hardke gave the fire department report for Fire Chief Seth Skarda who was absent. That department had five first responder calls, two structure fires, and one vehicle fire during the month. The department has also ordered batter-

To All Prairie County Voters I want to thank all of you for the opportunity to continue to serve you as your Prairie County Sheriff for the next four years.

I appreciate you for taking the time to go out and vote!

Sincerely, Rick Hickman

ies for radios.

The utilities department report was also given by Hardke because Utilities Manager Chad Swaim was working on a water line in the area of the Masonic Lodge Hall.

Swaims’s department had repaired a large sewer line leak behind Wayne Snyder’s home, replacing about 30 feet of line; and had repaired a water leak near Joe Sabbatini’s home. The department plans to repair a gas line leak near Carlisle on Friday.

No police report was given due to the absence of Police Chief Bradley Taylor.

M Triple J, the company that hauls off the trash within the city of Hazen, has asked for a rate increase until the end of the year to overcome a rate increase of 25% by the local landfill.

In response, the council decided to raise the rate from $13.93 to $15.60 perwater meter. Which is a 12% increase. The increase will expire at the end of the year.

Hardke said that no bids were submitted for the needed street overlays. Two bids were received from A&M Flying Service and from Strohl Aviation,LLC for the aerial mosquito abatement program. The bids were separated by less than $5 per application, but Strol’s bid included provisions for fuel surcharges based on the cost increases for jet fuel. Both bids covered the same treatment area for 25-30 applications.

The council voted to accept the bid from A&M, contingent on their ability to obtain the required atomizer nozzle to produce the droplet size as listed in the advertisement for bids and to obtain all FAA approvals. A&M will be required to verify that it is meeting the requirement for the median droplet size of 60 microns. The spray costs $7424 per gallon barrel, and it is projected that six barrels will be needed for the season.

The council voted to become a member of the HGACBuy Cooperative, which will allow the city to bypass the bidding process when purchasing equipment. The service only obtains competitive pricing for government agencies.

Several neighboring towns use this group.

The city has received a copy of the paperwork that Suez Utility is filing with the Arkansas Department of Health for the work done on the water tank at the water treatment plant.

Council Member Bob Juola asked for an update on concerns over “tiny” houses being erected in the city. All housing has to comply with both state building and fire code criteria.

Without certification of those requirements, buildings cannot be used for residences.

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Prairie County trap shooting teams to compete at state

Hazen Junior Trap Shooting team The Hazen junior trap A team and the Des Arc Clays of Glory are headed to the state AYSSP trap shooting tournament this week.

The Hazen junior trap team shot in the region-

al tournament and came in 3rd out of 67 teams with 111 hits in 125 rounds. They will compete in the state championship on June 3. They are pictured top left (left to right): Bubba Barnhill,

WoodmenLife buys flags...

WoodmenLife, Chapter 621, Carlisle, purchased and donated 300 American Flags to the American Legion Post 133, Carlisle, to be placed on Veterans’ graves. They were placed at Carlisle Cementery, the old Carlisle Cementery, and the Hamilton Cementery. Some of the members of the local WoodmenLife Chapter helped in placing the flags on the Veterans’ graves.

-NOTICE-

The City of Hazen has passed Ordinance No. 509 which states that the owners or occupants of any lot or lots are responsible for keeping their ditches clean and clear of all obstructions to allow for the free flow of water.

All persons are hereby prohibited from depositing anything that will obstruct the free flow of water which includes trash, limbs, leaves or anything that could cause an obstruction.

Also, please be reminded that it is the owner or occupant’s responsibility to keep their ditches mowed.

Public Notice Prairie County Election Commission

Public Logic and Accuracy Test Tuesday June 7, 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 June 21, 2022, Preferential Primary, Run Off Election at 3 PM. Rita Dobson Chairperson 501 516 7264 Stan Ferguson 501 516 6156 Harvey Joe Sanner 501 516 7000 Prairie County Clerk’s Offices 870 256 4434 or 870 998-1304

Peyton Anderson, Dylan Skarda, Layne Strohl, Coach Mason Sickel, and Wesley Clifton.

The Des Arc Clays of Glory placed 11th out of 105 teams and will compete in the state tournament on June 4th. They are pictured top right, but no names were available.

Hazen’s senior A team shot Saturday in the regional with 193 hits out of 250 shots. They are pictured top right and are (left to right) Tyler Cessor, Sam Clayton, Drew Lisko, Coach Mason Sickel, Brance Williams, and Kamryn Blackard.

Des Arc Clays of Glory team

Hazen Senior Trap Shooting team

Prairie County Election Commission Notification Preferential Primary, Run-Off Election June 21, 2022 Early Voting June 13, 2022 to June 20, 2022 Voters wishing to cast an early voting ballot may do so beginning on June 13, 2022 between the hours of 8 AM and 6 PM at the Des Arc and DeValls Bluff Courthouses. Saturday voting hours will be from 10AM to 4PM. The last day for casting an early voting ballot will end on Monday, June 20, 2022 at 5PM. Early Voting and Absentee Ballot tabulation will begin at 4pm at the County Clerk’s office in the Des Arc Courthouse on June 21, 2022.

June 21, 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----DeValls Bluff City Hall 10. White River, Ward 1,2,3 and White River Country----Des Arc Methodist Church

After the polls close, 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’s office, will tabulate the unofficial results from the voting machines. The Prairie County Election Commission will certify the official results at the Arkansas Secretary of State’s office within 15 days after the election.

A list of election officials working the June 21, 2022 Preferential Primary Run-off Election will be posted on June 3, 2022 in the Prairie County Clerk’s offices in Des Arc and DeValls Bluff. If there is any objection to a poll worker, it must be filed within 10 days of the 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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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.

Bowman Plumbing Serving the Entire Grand Prairie Adam Bowman, MP 6142 Repair - Remodel New Construction Dependable Service Free Estimates Family Owned and Operated Call: (870) 256-5230

SMALL GARDEN TILLER, 3.5 HORSEPOWER, APPROXIMATELY 18 1/2 INCHES WIDE. CALL 255-3226.

Water operator needed 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.

Call for Bids THE CITY OF DES ARC IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS FOR REPLACING THE ROOF ON THE WATER PLANT. BIDS MUST BE SEALED AND TURNED IN TO CITY HALL BY 12:00 NOON ON JUNE 21, 2022. BIDS WILL BE OPENED AT THE COUNCIL MEETING AT 6:00 PM. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL CITY HALL AT 870-256-4316 OR STOP BY THE OFFICE AT 107 S 3RD ST IN DES ARC, AR. THE CITY OF DES ARC IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS FOR REPLACING THE ROOF ON THE SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER. BIDS MUST BE SEALED AND TURNED IN TO CITY HALL BY 12:00 NOON ON JUNE 21, 2022.

BIDS WILL BE OPENED AT THE COUNCIL MEETING AT 6:00 PM. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL CITY HALL AT 870-256-4316 OR STOP BY THE OFFICE AT 107 S 3RD ST IN DES ARC, AR.

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Hazen Chamber of Commerce remembers veterans The Hazen Chamber of Commerce held its Memorial Day Service this year after a two year hiatus due to COVID 19.

Cody Snider was in charge of the ceremony, and Veteran James Gray spoke to the crowd about his experiences when he served in the Army during the Vietnam War. The list of local veterans who have passed on, including those who died in war, was read by Snider, David Hardke, David Hoover, and Roxanne Bradow after which Taps was played and flags were handed out to place on graves.

New Head Football Coach at Des Arc

By Mark Buffalo Former Carlisle Bison football coach Brandon Barbaree, talking to his team during the 2012 season, was hired as the new Des Arc football coach and athletic director Saturday.

He replaces B.J. Paschal, who was promoted to Des Arc High School principal.

Brandon Barbaree, who previously coached at Carlisle, England and Gosnell, is the new Des Arc High School football coach and athletic director.

Barbaree was hired during a special school board meeting Saturday morning. He replaces B.J. Paschal, who was recently promoted to Des Arc High School principal, after two years as head football coach.

Barbaree is coming from Jacksonville, where he was an assistant elementary principal.

“There is some tradition there,” Barbaree

said of Des Arc. “Being the head coach at Carlisle, I knew the Des Arc kids played extremely hard. I love that rivalry. I love small-town football. It’s the best football in the state, watching the communities get together.”

Barbaree was originally hired to be the head coach at Jacksonville High School earlier this spring, but philosophical differences led to him stepping away from that position.

“It just wasn’t ever a fit,” he said. “I never felt the fit was there. I never really got to work with the kids. When you don’t get to go see the kids every day and you don’t feel the support of the administration, you just make a decision. I decided if I was going to be a football coach, I wanted to be in a place that loves football, and the community supports it, the administration supports it. I was looking for another job, obviously.”

Barbaree coaches a

run-oriented offense. He has previously used the Double Wing formation.

“Des Arc wasn’t much different,” he said.

“They ran a little more option. We’re going to try to run the ball and play good defense. That is what I’ve always done. I think that is small-town football. You play defense and run the football to control the game.”

Barbaree coached the

Carlisle Bison to the Class 2A state semifinals in 2012. He was also head coach at Drew Central and Fountain Lake. He was an assistant at Benton, Lonoke and Trumann.

Des Arc Schools superintendent Marc Sherrell previously worked with Barbaree at Lonoke.“I have known Coach Barbaree for 10 years and have always known him to be a great coach

as well as a great person,” Sherrell said. “We are excited to have him at Des Arc.” Paschal, who coached the Eagles to a state runner-up finish in 2020, replaces Michael Strother, who left to become athletic director and middle school principal at White County Central.

“Football has always been one of my greatest

passions,” Paschal said.

“However, I am excited about transitioning to be the high school principal at Des Arc. The best part about being in the field of educating is getting to come alongside families to help young people become successful adults.

“I think this new role will give me an even better opportunity to do that.”

DA School accepts resignations, hires

By Lisa Mills At the May 23rd School Board meeting motions were approved to accept resignations from Coach and High School Teacher Samuel Goforth, High School Teacher Kassidy Thompson, Teacher’s Aide Brandy Long and Interventionist Dianne Tipton.

Motions were approved to employ Chrisanna Knupp as Interventionist, Judy Denton as Part-time Federal Coordinator, Coleton Goodman as Computer Lab Teacher, Brandy Long as High School English Teacher and Robin English as High School Social Studies Teacher.

Regina Lyles and Savannah Price were hired as Summer School Teachers. A $500 per

year Golf stipend was approved.

Attending the meeting were Superintendent Dr. Marc Sherrell, High School Principal B. J. Paschal, Elementary Principal Cheryl Holland, District Treasurer Natasha Richards and board members Billy Hinson, Jordan Smith, Johnny Reidhar, Sylvester Holloway, Charlie Brown, T. J. English and Drew Widener. The board approved accepting 20 new school choice students. A motion was approved to transfer $1,900 from the $5,000 Band CD to purchase band uniforms for new band students.

Congratulations to Howard Hinshaw on his retirement. He has served the Des Arc School District for 26 years.

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