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Community Events Calendar Wednesday June 20 Friendship Luncheon DeValls Bluff Methodist Church 11:30am - 2:00pm Literacy Meeting 4:30pm - 5:30pm Friday June 22 Hazen Public Library Presents Natural History Education With Live Animals 11:00am Saturday June 23 City of Hazen’s Annual Mammoth Pond Fishing Derby 10:00am - 1:00pm Monday June 25 Hazen School Board Meeting High School Library 6:00pm Blood Drive First United Methodist Church 2:15pm- 6:00pm Tuesday June 26-30th Eagles Sr. High Band Camp UAM Thursday June 28 Commodities Distribution Hazen Methodist Church 10:30am - 12:30pm DeValls Bluff & Des Arc Public Library Presents Toltec Arrowhead Crafts 10:00am-Des Arc and 11:30amDeValls Bluff

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DVB City Council and mayor clash over spending authority; two members resign The DeValls Bluff City Council continued to voice dissatisfaction with Mayor Kenny Anderson at its regular meeting held on Thursday, June 14. Council members Alice Metcalf, Marie Flanagan, Shirley Goff, Richard Henry, and Raymond Watson and City Attorney Mike Stewart were present.

Wanda Atkins was absent.

A discussion of the necessary repairs to the city’s police vehicles re-opened the argument between the mayor and the council in regards to the spending of city money and the mayor’s decisionmaking which was a major source of contention at the council’s May meeting.

During the May meeting, the council members went into executive session to discuss the job performance of the coun-

DVB council members and Anderson share a moment of camaderie before the disagreements over mayoral authority turned the meeting adversarial.

Matthews and a vote of “no confidence” for Anderson. Both motions were initiated by Councilmember Henry

Department heads and City Attorney Stewart look on as the city council argues. cil’s Recorder/Treasurer Shante Matthews, an Anderson appointee. The result of that session was a vote to request a letter of resignation from

and seconded by Councilmember Goff.

Watson and Atkins were the only council members who voted against the “no confidence” motion, and

County EHC seeks new members Extension Homemaker clubs in Prairie County are reorganizing and are seeking new members.

Being an Extension Homemaker means belonging to one of the largest adult volunteer organizations in Arkansas. The mission of Extension Homemakers is to empower individuals and families to improve their quality of living through continuing education, leadership development and community service. Prairie County Extension Homemakers help extend the resources of the U of A Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service into their communities through educational opportunities and community service projects.

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Atkins was the only “no” vote on the Matthews resignation.

Sometime after that meeting, Wanda Atkins turned in a letter of resignation ending her service on the city council, which Anderson read at the June meeting.

Part of the disagreement between the city council and Anderson concerns the mayor’s ability to make decisions about spending money and appointing a Recorder/Treasurer without council approval.

Anderson and his personal attorney, James Valley, told the council that the ordinance passed during the January budget process authorized the mayor to make budgetary decisions for all purchases under $5000. “I would like to be able to do my job,” Anderson said.

Metcalf asked, “Don’t we have to get bids?” “All that’s doing is slowing up the needs of the people,” Anderson answered. Goff remarked, “We are a small town. We need to be conservative.”

But Anderson replied saying, “If we save $100 and have to wait (on repairs), I’m spending the $100.”

In the interim between the May and June meetings, Anderson contacted Lanny Richmond, a staff attorney of the Arkansas Municipal League asking three questions: 1) Can the council remove the mayor from office?, 2) What are the limits of the mayor’s power to contract, specifically, as it relates to fixing a police vehicle?, and 3) What are the qualifications of a recorder/treasurer?

Anderson gave each of the council members a copy of the letter from Richmond which stated, “There are no laws giving a ‘no-confidence’ vote any legal power in Arkansas.

As an elected official the mayor cannot be removed by the city council.” The letter continued, saying that the power to fix a police vehicle “falls squarely within the mayor’s contracting and spending power” within the limits of local ordinance and the budget set by the city council.

According Arkansas Code Annotated 14-58303, “the mayor or the mayor’s duly authorized representative shall have exclusive power and responsibility to make

purchases of all supplies, apparatus, equipment, materials, and other things requisite for public purposes in and for the city and to make all necessary contracts for work or labor to be done or material or other necessary things to be furnished for the benefit of the city, or in carrying out any work or undertaking of a public nature in the city.” This law gives the mayor of a city the power to sign contracts on behalf of the city for “contracts for the sale, conveyance, lease, rent, and disposal of property” as governed by Ark. Code Ann. 14-54-302. The budget voted on by the council “constitutes an appropriation of funds, according to Ark. Code Ann. 14-58-203”, Richmond wrote.

Valley, Anderson’s attorney, then read from DeValls Bluff Ordinance #2018-02, passed in January of 2018, which states in Section 03(b), “A maximum of $5000.00 is hereby established, and the payment or disapproval of any bills, debts, or liabilities exceeding that amount shall require confirmation of the governing body.” The ordinance extends from January until December of this year, confirming Anderson’s assertion that as mayor, he has the power to enter into contracts in amounts less than $5000 without council approval.

According to Metcalf, the council voted to pay for the repair of the police car, but the repairs have not been made as yet.

Anderson said that other customers’ car repairs were ahead of those of the police car. The car is presently at Russell Petty’s garage. Metcalf said that she would talk to Petty about speeding up the repair process.

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Wildlife specialist to present program at Hazen library The Hazen Public Library will be hosting “Echoes and Howls sounds that expand the land!” on Friday, June 22 at 4:00 p.m. The event had originally been planned to take place on June 20th.

Bob Tarter, Wildlife Biologist and owner of the National History Educational Company of the Midsouth (NHECM), will be there with animals for children to see

and touch.

The program will examine the anatomy that allows animals to make and hear noise to communicate from far away.

NCHECM) exhibits may include a new red fox kit, a Harris hawk, prairie dogs, a red-tailed boa, bullfrogs, exotic invertebrates and some other special friends. The program will feature at least five live animal exhibits subject to availability.

Tarter has a degree of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences from the University of Illinois and has spent time working as a wildlife researcher and biologist for Ducks Unlimited and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. He created NHECM in 2005 to help educate audiences of all ages about the natural world.

Children of all ages are invited to attend.

Hutchins on UCA spring Dean’s List Kennedy Hutchins of De Valls Bluff, AR, has been named to the Dean’s List at the University of Central Arkansas for the 2018 spring semester.

Presidential Scholar and Dean’s List honors are based on grades earned during each semester of

the regular academic year.

Recognition on the Dean’s List requires at least a 3.5 GPA with a minimum course load of 12 credit hours.

A total of 1,365 students were named to the Dean’s List.

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Josephine “Jo” Shelman Josephine “Jo” Shelman, 88, of Hazen, went to be with our Lord, June 12, 2018.

She was t h e widow of Phillip Thurman Shelman. They shared 37 years of marriage together. Born in Piermont, New York, she was the daughter of Joseph and Domenica Caputo.

Josephine was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church in Carlisle, Arkansas, for over 50 years.

Josephine and Phillip were active in church and shared their love for the Lord with many in the community.

They served as Deacon and Deacon’s wife.

Josephine was an avid gardener and enjoyed growing flowers, especially African violets. She was known for her love of Italian cooking and bread making. She is survived by her five daughters; Patty Carlson (Greg), Theresa Krug, Valerie Kelley (John), Anne Fairchild (Michael), Suzanne Severns (Bryon) as well as her brother, Joseph Caputo (Elizabeth). 17 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Phillip Shelman, and her son, Joseph Shelman.

The visitation was held June 19 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen.

The funeral took place at 11:00 A.M on June 20, 2018 at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church in Slovak preceded by the praying of the rosary at 10:30. Interment was in the Slovak Catholic Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Arrangements were by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen.

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Verlin Lee Addison Verlin Lee Addison, 77, of Hazen died Friday, June 15, 2018 . He was a retired construction supervisor. He was preceded in death by his parents, Verlin Addison, Sr., and Hazel and a sister, Mary Lodean Judge.

Verlin is survived by his wife, Betty; four child r e n , Phillip Addison, Sharon Belieu, G r e g Addison (Sandra), and Doug Addison; brothers, Preston Addison (Betty) of Benton, Eddie Addison (Brenda) of Des Arc, and Frank Addison (Kathy) of Hazen; sisters, Katherine Riley of Lynn Haven, Florida and Martha Odean Mills of Hazen; 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren and two step-sons, Robert Jones of Coldwater, Mississippi and Steve Jones of Hazen. Funeral service was 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 18, 2018 at Lakeside Missionary Baptist Church in Des Arc officiated by his brother, Eddie Addison.

Visitation was from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., prior to the service. Burial was in the Center Point Cemetery in Hazen, Arkansas.

Arrangements were by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen

Lennie Lue Holmes Lennie Lue Holmes, 74, of Biscoe, passed away June 14, 2018. Lennie worked for many years for D a n Rieke, CPA and was a faithf ul member of the F i r s t Baptist Church i n Biscoe.

She was a welcome addition to those of us at Westbrook Funeral Home, for she was always willing to help us out in a time of need. She is survived by her husband, Charles Holmes of Biscoe; daughter, Krisie Holmes of Jonesboro; brother, Bruce McKenzie and nephews, Scott and Greg McKenzie all of Furlough; 7 step-children, and numerous step-grandchildren and step great grandchildren.

Visitation was from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., Friday, June 15, 2018 at the First Baptist Church in Biscoe.

Funeral service was 2:00 P.M., Saturday, June 16, at the First Baptist Church in Biscoe, with burial in the Hazen Cemetery. Arrangements were by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen.

Farm billl pas ssed by Senate Ag gricullture Committee mixed bag g LYONS, NEBRASKA – The Senate Agriculture Committee passed its version of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, commonly known as the farm bill.

In response, Center for Rural Affairs Senior Policy Associate Anna Johnson applauds the Senate for its bipartisan work, but says there still are issues to address.

“There are several encouraging proposals in this bill that we will work to support toward final passage,” Johnson said. “For example, the bill strengthens the coordination between conservation and crop insurance, improves sodsaver provisions, and would create greater incentives for cover crops.”

“The bill also takes a historic step by creating a pathway to permanency for several programs essential for beginning and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers,” she continued.

“Additionally, the restoration of the position of Undersecretary for Rural Development would bring rural development back on equal footing with the rest of the agencies at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).”

Johnson said the bill falls short on bringing greater fairness to government agriculture programs.

“We were extremely disappointed that Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) was not allowed to bring

Democratic Women to meet June 26

By Chris Weems Prairie County Democratic Women will meet at El Amigo Restaurant in Hazen Tuesday, June 26, at 6:00 p.m., as announced by the president, Chris Weems.

“We will have a special

speaker and want all our members and interested persons present,” she said.

She also said she has information about the Clinton Dinner in August, and the State Democratic Women’s State Convention.

Assistance Program, "undercutting the work of rural entrepreneurs."

The program allows rural entrepreneurs to access loan capital to start businesses, strengthen their communities, and realize their dreams. Johnson said restoring funding for this program is critical.

The bill passed by the

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“We look forward to supporting the several improvements in this bill while vigorously pushing on its harmful measures as the bill moves to the floor,” Johnson said.

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PC Sheriff’s Report As of Wednesday, June 12, the Prairie County Sheriff's Department currently has 43 individuals in custody on both felony and/or misdemeanor charges at the Prairie County Detention Center, located in Des Arc. Recent additions include -- two females for misdemeanor, zero female on a felony, three males on felony and five males for misdemeanor -- charges.

Recent arrests include: Christopher Travis was arrested on a failure to appear misdemeanor; Raymond Peace was arrested on on a probation revocation, which is a felony charge; Alyssa Good was arrested on a failure to appear charge; James Robinson was arrested on a felony possession of a controlled substance; Zubiar Hussan was arrested on a Driving While Intoxicated No. 2, open container, reckless

Biscoe Cemetery Donations The following have made donations to the Biscoe Cemetery: Cheryl Blackwell, Bruce Wagner, Tony Hampton, Debby Priest, Harry Mason, Jr., Alta Oliver, Austin Nail & Frances Williams.

Memorials for Shirley Rollins: Chambers Nursing Home & June Whiteside.

Memorial for Billy Joe Holloway: Bo & Danese Clark, Rita Farris, David Jeffers Sunday School Class, Shelby Long, Gene

forward a proposal to address abuse of farm programs,” she said. “We will work with Sen. Grassley as the bill moves to the floor. We call on the Senate to close loopholes that allow excessively high payments of taxpayer dollars to go to a small number of large and wealthy operations.”

In addition, Johnson said she is troubled by the committee’s vote to increase the size of loans available from the USDA. “Raising loan limits without providing additional funding for loans will deplete available funds more quickly,” she said. “If USDA has another funding shortfall for loans, many farmers and ranchers may struggle to access credit as a result of today’s decision.”

“Additional structural reform proposals to cap crop insurance premium subsidies were unfortunately also absent in the bill,” Johnson continued.

Furthermore, Johnson expressed concern that the bill cuts funding from working lands conservation programs such as the Conservation Stewardship Program and the Environmental Quality Incentive Program. These programs allow farmers and ranchers to implement conservation practices on their land while maintaining production.

Finally, the bill fails to renew funding for the Rural Microentrepreneur

& Flo Miller, Brooks Davis, Biscoe EHC, Eudora Peek, Johnny Owens and Frank Miller.

Memorials for James Baxter: Phyllis Edge and Biscoe EHC Memorials for Becky Taylor: Phyllis Edge Memorials for Karen Smith: Biscoe EHC & Hall Six LLC Grave Openings & Closing: James Baxter, Becky Taylor, Freddie Lloyd, Karen Smith & Bessie Clark.

driving, driving with out insurance, no seat belt, no driver's license, no turn signal and failure to stop; Jimmy Paris was arrested on a misdemeanor violation of protection order; Misty Smedlund was arrested on violation of protection order, which is a misdemeanor; Michael Barrentine was arrested on a failure to appear and failure to comply charges; Rafe Hollander was arrested on a public intoxication misdemeanor; Darryl Hicks was arrested for refusal to submit to a breath test, Driving While Intoxicated, careless driving, second-degree battery, obstruction of governmental operations, resisting arrest and a felon carrying a weapon; and one individual being held on a probable cause hearing.

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Grand Prairie Quilt Society discusses “Quilt Camp”

Left to right: Mitzi Osborne, chairperson, Brenda Prince, June Cox, Patsy Prince, Rebecca Patterson, Juanita Hutchinson, Debby Priest, Karen Golden, Bernadette Mosby, Gladys Tucker, and Janice Corpier. Not pictured is Rita Farris, who took the picture.

Biscoe EHC meets June 11 The gang at Country Quilt Camp IV at Cross Heirs. They had a great time, as you can tell from the smiles on their faces.

The Grand Prairie Quilt Society met June 13 at the Stuttgart Public Library with 7 members present. Glenda opened the meeting with the thought for the day, "Fabric is an item for which the word "enough" does not apply."

The May minutes and treasurer's reports were given.

Happy Birthday greetings were extended to Marsha, Michele and Cindy for June.

A community project was discussed. It was decided to make lap robes for Crestpark at the next Sit 'n Sew meeting in July.

Everyone was full of quilt camp news from the past weekend. A good time was had by all. Many ideas were shared and new techniques learned.

It went by quickly and we are looking forward to next year.

Show and Share: Glenda showed her May flag banner with a Sunbonnet Sue and flowers. The scripture is from Matthew 6: 28,29: Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toll not, neither do they spin...And even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.

Members will discuss a day trip to Little Rock to see the quilt exhibit at the Old State House at the next meeting in July. A September outing will be considered with lunch at Charlotte's in Keo. The next meeting will be a Sit 'n Sew on July 11

by Martha Heien Twelve members of the Biscoe EHC met at the Biscoe First Baptist Fellowship Hall on Monday, June 11, 2018.

Those attending were Janice Corpier, June Cox, Rita Farris, Juanita Hutchinson, Bernadette Mosby, Mitzi Osborne, Rebecca Patterson, Debby Priest, Brenda Prince, Patsy Prince, Gladys Tucker and Karen Golden.

President Osborne opened the meeting at 10:30 am with the Thought of the Day. Juanita Hutchinson read an inspirational writing, ‘God Is Already There’ by Helen Steiner Rice based on Matthew 6:5-8.

Secretary Janice Corpier took roll, recorded 142 volunteer hours, and read the May minutes.

Treasurer Juanita Hutchinson gave the financial report which was filed for audit.

President Osborne gave an overview of the Arkansas Extension Homemakers state conference she attended June 57 in Hot Springs. She accepted the award for the club’s community service project book at the Wednesday luncheon.

Former member Paulette McDaniel was included in the Memorial Service Thursday morning.

Officers for the new club year that begins July 1 are President-Mitzi Osborne, Vice PresidentRita Farris, SecretaryJanice Corpier, and Treasurer-Juanita Hutchinson.

As for the club’s community service project, ‘Sharing Our Blessings’ members decided on the July LOVE Box recipient in which members bring items (food, cleaning supplies, hygiene items, etc.)

each month to give to neighbors to encourage them-to show them we care. Also members voted to buy a gift for a member who has been in the hospital and to donate money to a member whose car was damaged in a storm. The club donated to purchase cereal for the EH Council Project.

2018-2019 EHC dues, membership list, secretary book, financial record, and a program leader list were completed which are due at the next EH Board meeting June 19. We will receive the new yearbooks at this meeting.

June Program Leader Brenda Prince presented

‘Arkansas Diamond Plants.’ She led a discussion using a handout about hardy plants that grow well in Arkansas compiled by the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Research Center.

This month’s birthdays were Bernadette Mosby and June Cox. July’s are Karen Golden and Janice Corpier. Osborne served cake and coffee.

The meeting adjourned with members reading in unison the Homemaker’s Prayer.

Biscoe EHC meets the 2nd Monday of each month. Visitors/prospective members are welcome.

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Quorum Court discusses new county voting machines

Brent Griffin thanks the Quorum Court members for their continued support.

The purchase of new voting machines for the county was the main order of business at the Prairie County Quorum Court meeting held on Tuesday, June 12, in the Court Annex in Des Arc. Before the meeting began, the justices were treated to a meal of fried catfish with slaw and barbequed beans catered by the Snow White Dairy Bar in Des Arc. Dessert was provided by the Biscoe Extention Homemakers Club.

Brent Griffin, speaking for the Prairie County Extention Service, thanked the Quorum Court members for their continued support throughout the year.

At 7:00 p.m., after the meal, Judge Mike Skarda called the meeting to order. Aldermen Ronald Eans, Lawrence Holloway, Dennis Tipton, Gary King,

Bobby Willeford, and Eddie Ciganek were present .Aldermen Roe, Sullins, and Childress were absent.

The members were told that the county would be receiving twenty four new voting machines. The software for the machines will cost the county $3,875 each year, and training aond onsite support will be provided the first time the machines are used.

“The voting screen will be similar to what we have now,” Prairie County Election Commissioner Rita Dobson said. They will be touch screen, but you will be able to see your votes before you put the card into the machine.

The machines will be larger and will come in two pieces, one of which is about the size of a copier.

The county recently decided reduce the number of polling sites by hav-

ing only one voting poll in each city, but the outlying areas will keep their poll sites. “The state is trying to get all counties to do this,” Skarda said. Skarda reported that the log haulers who had damaged some of the county roads at Crossroads had paid a $1000 bond to cover the repairs after the logging is finished in two to three weeks. The county will begin the road repair as soon as the loggers are finished.

County Clerk Gaylon Hale told the court that she had applied for and received a grant for cameras to be placed in Biscoe City Hall.

The Sheriff’s Department reported that the county dog ordinance may have to be revisited. The ordinance mentions dangerous dogs, but it does not address nuisance dogs.

As the thermometer outside assures us, it is summertime, and school has been out for a few weeks now. So I would like to spend some space in the paper to remind folks that because school is out, many of our county children do not have ready access to breakfast and lunch like they did when school was in session.

This makes the distribution of food during the summer months extremely important.

In Prairie County, food is handed out in DeValls Bluff, Hazen, and Des Arc each month for those residents who need a little bit of help to supplement food budgets, especially to feed school-aged children who are at home throughout the day and need to be fed. We are lucky to have people here who take the time and responsibility upon themselves to make sure that Prairie Countians have something to eat during times of scarcity.

On the third Saturday of the month, food is handed out in DeValls Bluff at the gymnasium

DVB City Council ___________________ Continued from p. 1 The other two vehicles that are owned by the city for police use are also in disrepair, according to Police Chief Charles Atkins. The humvee, which has no airconditioning and other minor problems, can only be used for emergency purposes, according to Anderson.

During the argument over the mayor’s authority to spend city money and the delay in the repair of the police car, Raymond Watson resigned from the council.

The question of Matthew’s resignation was rendered moot when it was told that she had moved out of DeValls Bluff. Ark. Code Ann. 1442-201 requires that a public official be a resident of the city they serve. On whether a public official must be a registered voter, as put forth by the council, the Arkansas Attorney General gave the opinion that “a person most likely does not have to be a registered voter to be a qualified elected official for the purposes of holding municipal office,” according to the Municipal League letter. This opinion was confirmed by Attorney Mike Stewart, although Councilman Henry said that Anderson had known that Matthews was an illegal hire.

According to sources, Matthews was living in DeValls Bluff at the time Anderson appointed her.

The council unanimously declared a vacancy in

the Recorder/Treasurer position at Stewart’s urging, and Pam DelGiorno was unanimously appointed to the position.

She was sworn in to the position by Prairie County Clerk Gaylon Hale on Monday, June 18.

In other business, City Utilities Manager Gabby DelGiorno told the council that there is grant money available to repaint the city’s two water towers. He stated that Des Arc had recently had their water tower through a similar grant.

“We need to figure out what to do,” he said.

Metcalf offered to help write the grant.

DelGiorno also gave the council estimates on the cost to replace the motor on the city’s 61 inch lawn mower. He also gave them four quotes for a new gas mower and for a new diesel mower.

DelGiorno said that he would like the city to buy another mower and get the old one fixed as a backup. He said that the old mower had been purchased in 2012, had 11,000 hours on it, and was leaking oil. The council said to get the old mower fixed. DelGiorno said that his department has the money to purchase another mower, but he wants to see them before making a decision.

“We’re already behind,” he said.

In the matter of a donation to the Imagination Library requested by Vicki Skarda at the May meeting, Goff suggested that rather than spend

city money, the council members might give $100 of their pay as a donation.

Skarda had requested a commitment of $600 per year for three years to provide books for local children.

During the fire department report, Sheriff Rick Hickman thanked the city employees for their help during the recent rescue effort on the White River. When Police Chief Atkins gave the police report, he was asked to apologize to Goff for words exchanged during a June 1 special meeting of the council. Atkins refused. He was also asked to file a report on the missing emergency radio by Metcalf. “Put them on the ACIC and the NCIC,” Metcalf said.

Atkins said that to do

that he would need all of the 19 remaining radios brought to him so that he could check the serial numbers. When told that there was already a list of the serial numbers stating to whom the remaining radios were assigned, Atkins asked Sheriff Hickman to file the report.

Mayor Anderson presented the Arkansas Legislative Joint Auditing Committee report for 2017 which states that the city was in substantial compliance with certain state laws concerning general and district court accounting, budgeting, purchasing, and investing and depositing of public funds.

With no further discussion, the meeting was adjourned.

from 9:00 a.m. until around 10:30 a.m. At this distribution, various meats, canned goods, and sometimes fresh vegetables are given to the folks who come.

Then on the fourth Thursday of the month from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon, commodities are handed out at the Hazen First United Methodist Church at 211 North Hazen Ave. This distribution requires that those who participate have a photo ID, meet DHS income guidelines, live in Prairie County, and are not receiving USDA foods from another source. They also ask that the people who come here bring their own bag(s) or boxes, but those things are also provided for those who need them.

There is a food bank at the County Judge Annex at 605 Hwy. 38 in Des Arc as well. Food of various types is available there from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Monday through Thursday. They have mainly canned goods and packaged goods, but sometimes they have fresh fruits and vegetables. I spoke with Michelle Barlow on Monday, and she told me that the Des Arc food bank is presently close to empty. They need donations to restock their supplies of food for the sum-

mer months. She will gladly take the money donated to the food bank to local stores to purchase whatever is needed. She says that the grocery stores always give her a good price on her purchases, and sometimes donate goods for free.

In addition to the Des Arc food bank, some of the Des Arc churches provide food for folks, too.

Most, if not all of these food distributions are manned by volunteers who donate their time to help others. I can tell you from personal experience that they don’t do it for personal praise. They do it because they like people and want to make the lives of others in Prairie County a little bit easier.

Anyone who could use a little help to make ends meet should take advantage of these programs.

There is no shame in this.

We all need help at times.

My father-in-law used to give my family a “care package” every week to help us get by. My kids ate a whole lot of macaroni and cheese out of a box with hot dogs and Showboat pork and beans in those days. We are all one catastrophe away from chaos in our lives.

Someday you will be given the opportunity to repay these efforts on your behalf by helping someone else in need.

Petty named to 2018 Harding Dean’s List SEARCY, AR (06/13/2018)-- Colby Petty of DeValls Bluff was one of 58 students named to the College of Pharmacy dean's list for Spring 2018. Dean's list standing is reserved for full-time students with a 3.80 or higher grade point average.

Harding University is a private Christian university located in Searcy, Arkansas. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, it is the largest private university

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The University offers more than 100 undergraduate majors, graduate and professional degrees at the master's, specialist and doctoral level as well as numerous international study offerings including locations in Australia, Chile, England, France, Greece, Italy and Zambia.

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Annual We Believe! Basketball and Life Skills Camp held June 4-7 7

The annual We Believe! Basketball and Life Skills Camp was held at the DeValls Bluff Gym June 4-7. Students grades 4th-12th were encouraged to attend the camp. The camp is sponsored by the Arnold Foundation.

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City of Hazen Mammoth Pond Fishing Derby SATURDAY, JUNE 23, 2018 10:00 A.M.- 1:00 P.M. Mammoth Pond Park

for children 15 years of age and under.

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Prizes will be awarded throughout the day and 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 Motel.