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Community Events Calendar 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 PC Democratic Women Meeting Speaker is scheduled El Amigo in Hazen 6:00pm Wednesday July 4 Independence Day Most County and State Offices are closed Monday July 9 Hazen Chapter # 5 OES Meeting BancorpSouth 6:15pm Tuesday July 10 Quorum Court Meeting Annex Building Des Arc 6:00pm Thursday July 12 De Valls Bluff City Council Meeting 6:00pm City Hall Hazen Lodge Meeting 7:30pm Lodge Hall Community events brought to you by Hazen Chamber of Commerce and the
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Hazen Council discusses hiring park manager Dr. Jeff Dulany and Troy Young were special guests at the Hazen City Council meeting held on Thursday, June 21, in Hazen City Hall. Present at the meeting were Mayor David Duch, Recorder/Treasurer David Hardke, and Councilmembers Barbara Rogers, Tim Juola, Steve Chlapecka, David Campbell, and Rick Wiggins. Dulany and Young, representing the Hazen Booster Club asked the council members to consider hiring someone fulltime to organize and manage the Hazen youth football, basketball, baseball, and softball leagues and be in charge of upkeep on the baseball and softball fields. This parks and recreation director would also be in charge of hiring umpires and other officials, maintain and hire workers for all of the concession stands for all sports except peewee football, and be in charge of the gate receipts. “I don’t have any young parents coming up to volunteer anymore,” Young said. The person hired would work for the city of Hazen, according to the plan suggested. Young said that Lonoke’s park manager started at a salary of #32,000 plus a truck and an incentive package for any extra money earned for the pro-
Booster club members Jeff Dulany and Troy Young addressed the Hazen City Council about hiring a park manager to be in charge of all youth sports programs. gram. But Mayor Duch organized 4 or 5 (base- grams through field that the annual fishing said that anyone working ball) tournaments or a maintenance and expan- derby at Mammoth Pond for the city would get city basketball tournament, sions and helping the was ready to go, rain or benefits and that the the person will pay for Hazen School District shine. The tree cutting salary for such a full-time themselves,” he said. maintain the buildings around the city is about job would probably cost Young said that there is and fields that the pro- finished, and the lights along the walking trail the city around $50,000 a grant money available for grams use. Hardke asked that the are being installed. A city/non-profit partneryear. When asked about the ships that would help pay Booster Club put together $15,000 grant for a pavilsome numbers and pres- ion to be built in front of amount of money raised for the program as well. Young said that the ent them to the council at the stage in Hazen City this year by the programs, Young and Booster Club has $18,000 at the next meeting. Park East has been Dulany said that the in its account at present. Duch said that nothing received and construction Baseball Association had The group has main- could be done before will begin soon. Foot also made a $3600 profit on tained the peewee foot- January 2019, but that said that he wants to get the last baseball tourna- ball, youth baseball and the budgeting process for the streets in the city ment, and felt that softball, and youth bas- the city would begin in painted this summer. Fire Chief Ashley adding softball to the ketball programs in the the fall. “I’m proud of all tournament schedule past. The money raised of our parks,” Duch said. Loudermilk reported that Hazen Fire would add another $2500 from the admission fee for “There’s no doubt that we the Department had been profit. “And that’s just the events, the concession will benefit.” In departmental reports, part of 9 rescues on one tournament,” Young stands management, and said. “Most cities have the participation fees has Utilities Manager Phillip Interstate 40 in the past (Continued on p. 4) several.” “If the director gone back into the pro- Foot informed the council
Des Arc Baseball Association asks permission to ban disruptive fans from city ball park The Des Arc City Council held their monthly meeting June 19th. Present at the meeting were Mayor Jim Garth, Treasurer/Recorder Chrisanna Knupp and council members Jodie Mayher, Welton Robinson, Steve Ryan, Ray McVay, Janice Huffstickler and Anna Beth Fisher. Baseball Association members Michael Kearby and Kevin Cook addressed the council with concerns at the baseball park.
Kearby stated that during the season there had been several incidents where people had been asked to leave for various violations but they were allowed to return. He felt that association members should be allowed to ban fans from the field permanently or at least for the season, but he had been told the association could not do that. Kearby said, “We want the council to give us the power to take control of these matters, or we will
Locals graduate from AR Tech RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. (June 19, 2018)-Courtney Rae Scott of Des Arc and Casey Renee Beliew, Jordan Pierre Meador, and Trenton Eugene Mosby of Hazen were conferred degrees from Arkansas Tech University in Russellville at the 2018 spring graduation ceremony. Scott graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Summa Cum Laude; Beliew graduated with a Bachelor of Professional Studies;
Meador graduated with a Master of Science; and Mosby graduated with an Associate of Science degree. Scott’s designation as Summa Cum Laude denotes that she maintained a grade point average of 3.90-4.00 on a 4point scale. The Arkansas Tech University Registrar's Office conferred 2,237 degrees upon students on the Russellville campus during the 2017-18 academic year.
just give all the control to the council and let you handle everything.” Council Member Anna Beth Fisher asked, “But can’t the umpires eject people from games?” Kearby said “Yes, from games but not the park. We have had several incidents where someone was ejected but returned to the park, and we were told we couldn’t ban them from the park.” Mayor Garth suggested that police should be called to handle such incidents. Kearby said the association members were concerned that the police were not always available to handle incidents in a timely manner before things get out of hand, and that association members should be able to kick someone out and ban them from returning. Police Chief Rick Parson stated, “That would be against the law because the only person who can ban someone from public city property like the park is a judge. The person would have to be arrested and charged with a crime
on the property and brought before a judge and then the judge can ban them.” Kearby said “then we need to have an officer at the park at all times during ball season.” Mayor Garth said “The association can hire an officer to be there.” Kearby said “No, it’s city property so the city should do that.” Chief Parson stated “we do have plans to have officers there as much as possible starting next year.” Kearby said that he has been at other parks where association members have banned people so he doesn’t understand why they can’t. Council member Jodie Mayher asked Kearby to get information from other city ball associations stating how such incidents are handled and present it to the council to be reviewed. Micki Barlow addressed the council concerning a public notice from the Des Arc Waterworks she received with her water bill. The notice states that the federal safe drinking water act requires a notice
be sent to water customers when a violation occurs. During the quarterly samples of the city’s water for January-March 2018, it was determined that the water contained an average of 89-90ppb of trihalomethanes (bi-product chemicals formed by the use of chlorine to treat the water) and the maximum level allowed by the EPA is 80ppb. The notice states that persons consuming water containing Trihalomethanes in excess of the maximum amount over many years may experience various health issues. The notice also states that the Arkansas Department of Health has advised the water department that there is no immediate health risk from consuming the water or failure to meet the requirement means the water is unsafe.and the water department has cleaned the filters and clarifier. Ms. Barlow stated that she is concerned about at
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A-S State announces 2018 honors lists JONESBORO – Prairie County students who earned a place on the Chancellor’s and Dean's Lists for spring 2018 at Arkansas State University have been announced. They are (from Des Arc) Tori Bell, CL; Hayley Calhoun, DL; Kylee Elam, CL; Tyler Hill, DL; Brandi Long, CL; Natalie Treadwell, CL; Abigail York, CL; (from DcValls Bluff) Taylor Strohl, DL; (from Hazen) Kalyn Boothe, CL; Mitchell McCarty, DL; Katie Shelman, CL; Megan
Stock, DL; and Lucas Tenison, CL. The Chancellor’s List (designated as CL) includes students who earned a grade point average of 3.80 to 4.0 for spring classes. The Dean’s List (DL) includes students with a grade point average of 3.6 to 3.79. The two lists recognize undergraduate students who achieved the highest grade point averages while enrolled in 12 or more credit hours of study. Combined, the group numbers 2,183 students.
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Kandy Lynn Benson White Kandy Lynn Benson White, 51, of DeValls Bluff, Arkansas, passed a w a y J u n e 20th, 2018. She was b o r n August 7 t h , 1966 to Charles Richard Benson a n d Betty Jean Hopkins Benson in Salt Lake City, Utah. Kandy graduated from West High School in 1985 and went on to graduating from the International Institute of Hair Design in 1991 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Beauty was her passion along with spending time with her family and friends. She loved her grandchildren and the time she spent with them. She also loved to travel and meet new people. She is survived by her mother: Betty Jean Benson Gurule; 91 year old grandmother: Dorothy C. Salazar husband: John T. White; siblings: Veronica Wolf (Greg) of Bullhead, Arizona, Charles Benson (Jennifer) of Murray, Utah, Michelle Hudson (Shayne) of West Jordan, Utah, John Benson of Daper, Utah, Matt Benson (Paulette) of Saratoga Springs, Utah, Ben Benson of Murray, Utah, Sheila Rowe (Mike) of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Gary Benson of Saint George, Utah; her four children: Robbie Heaps (Tiffany) of West Jordan, Utah, Ricky Heaps (Misty) of West Jordan, Utah, Jimmy Benson of Denver, Colorado and Nicholas Pike of Salt Lake City, Utah; three step-daughters: Diane Chidister (Robert) of DeValls Bluff, Johnnie Gannon (Tommy) of DeValls Bluff, and Lisa Voumard (Curtis) of DeValls Bluff, and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren. A memorial service for were held at Fowler Funeral Home in Brinkley at 2pm Tuesday, June 26th, 2018.
Eva Sue Hauk Eva Sue Hauk, 89 of Carlisle, west to be with the Lord on June 24, 2018. She was t h e daughter of Walter A. and Susie B. Flynn. S h e worked for the City of Ca r l i s l e for twenty years. Eva was preceded in death by her husband, Harold F. Hauk, Jr, her parents, and four siblings. She is survived by two sons, David (Debbie) Hauk and Jimmy (Tena) Hauk both of Carlisle; nephew, Billy Flynn (Renee) of Little Rock; six grandchildren, Fred Hauk (Kim), Jay Hauk (Brooke), Chris HaukHarris (Tom), Katie Frederick (Phillip), Megan Warren and Morgan Flynn and 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 26, at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen. Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M., Wednesday at Trinity Chapel in Carlisle. Interment will be in the Carlisle Cemetery.
New Medicare cards to be sent out to Arkansans soon By Bob Moos/Southwest public affairs officer for the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Your new Medicare card is coming soon. From now until April 2019, Medicare is mailing new cards to the more than 60 m i l l i o n Americans with Medicare. The 621,000 Arkansas residents with Medicare will begin receiving their cards this week. The new cards will no longer have your Social Security number on them. Instead, they’ll have a new Medicare number that’s unique to you and will be used for only your Medicare coverage. Don’t worry. Your Medicare benefits will remain exactly the same. Nothing about your health care coverage will change. A recent federal law requires the removal of Social Security numbers from Medicare cards to help protect you from identity theft. Many people asked for the new safeguard, and Congress responded. You don’t need to do anything or pay anyone to get your new card. If someone claiming to be from Medicare calls you and requests your Social Security number or other personal information, that’s a scam. Hang
up and call Medicare at 1800-633-4227 to report the incident. Likewise, if anyone tries to charge you a fee for the new card -- or for processing a “temporary” card
until your new card arrives -- that’s a scam, too. It’s another scheme to get your bank or credit card information. Medicare will never call you uninvited and ask you to provide personal information to receive your new card. Medicare will send your card to the address you have on file with Social Security. So, if you need to update your mailing address, contact Social Security at ssa.gov/myaccount or call 1-800-7721213. Because of the many cards to be mailed, they’re being sent out in waves – several states at a time. Arkansas residents with Medicare will receive their cards over the next month. When you do receive your card, destroy your old one. Don’t just toss it in the trash, where a crook can get hold of it. Cut it into small pieces so
that your Social Security number can’t be read. Then start using your new card right away. Doctors and other health care providers know the new cards are beginning to arrive in mailboxes and will ask for yours when you need care, so carry it with you. Protect it as you would any other card with personal information. Removing your Social Security number will safeguard you against most identity theft, but thieves might still use it to try to get medical services. One final note: If you’re in a Medicare Advantage plan, your plan’s ID card will remain your main card for health care benefits. Keep it and use it when you require care, though it’s smart to have your new Medicare card as well. For years, people who mistakenly gave out their Medicare numbers have fallen victim to identity theft and discovered their bank accounts emptied. The redesigned Medicare cards should help prevent that. Look for your new card in your mailbox soon. If you have any questions or need help, visit medicare.gov or call 1800-633-4227.
Extension Homemakers hold summer breakfast drive for community kids
Tressie Rhodes celebrates 100 Family and friends gathered Saturday, June 9, 2018, at Spring Place Nursing Center in Hazen, Arkansas, to celebrate the 100th Birthday of Mrs. Tressie Rhodes. Tressie Inella Shadle was born on August 19, 1918, in Point Deluce, Arkansas, to Levi and Brunette Shadle. She was the youngest of four siblings. On December 6, 1939, Tressie married Herbert Rhodes and they spent 58 years together until his death in April of 1998. During the marriage Tressie and Herbert had six children: Ken Rhodes of Siloam Springs, AR; Aubrey Rhodes, deceased;
Ervin Rhodes of Pine Bluff, AR, Darcil Williams of Jenks, OK; Marcella Watkins of Stuttgart, AR; and Waymon Rhodes of Siloam Springs, AR. Mrs. Rhodes has 14 grandchildren, 15 living great grandchildren, 1 deceased great-grandchild, 5 step great-grandchildren, and 2 greatgreat-grandchildren. Mrs. Rhodes spent many years tending to her large family, flowers and garden. She also worked many years in the cafeteria of the DeWitt School system. She has been a resident at Spring Place since 2011.
Family and friends gathered at Springbrook Place to celebrate.
Hazen Cemetery Donations In Memory of: Buddy Edge By: Sharon Cagle In Memory of: Wayne and Evelyn Shelman By: Gary Shelman
May was recognized as Extension Homemaker Month and our members decided to celebrate with a service project. Throughout the month, Extension Homemakers from across the county collected breakfast items for the food pantry. The goal was to provide breakfast for kids in the community that struggle during the summer when the schools aren't offering them a meal plan. By the end of the month, they collected over 70 boxes of cereal as well as other breakfast items like oatmeal, pop tarts, and breakfast bars. These items were delivered to the Prairie County Food Pantry so that those in need can get them. If you're looking to get
involved in an organization focused on education, leadership, and community service, we would love for you to join Extension Homemakers. In Prairie County there are four Extension Homemaker community clubs and two project clubs that meet on a monthly basis. Extension Homemaker Club Presidents and meeting days are: BISCOE CLUB: President Mitzi Osborne, Meet second Monday of the month. BUSY HANDS CLUB: President Barbara Ingle, Meet first Thursday of the month. IDLEWILD CLUB: President Thrisa Gentry, Meet second Thursday of the month. OAK PRAIRIE CLUB:
President Dora Holloway, Meet first Tuesday of the month. COUPONISTA'S CLUB: President Tania Johnston, Meet monthly as scheduled. PRAIRIE PIECEMAKERS CLUB: President Lawana Shuck, Meet third Monday of the month. We also have at-large memberships available for those who would like to receive the monthly information and take part in any of the activities held throughout the year. For more information, visit the website https://www.uaex.edu/hea lth-living/extensionhomemakers/ or contact the Prairie County Cooperative Extension office at 870-998-2614.
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Piecemakers create button bracelets, elect new 2018 officers during workshop Most everyone knows that antique patchwork quilts tell a story. Fabrics left over from sewing projects, scraps of feed sacks or flour sacks, and even blocks made from discarded clothing or meaningful t-shirts are precious to those who value reminders of the past. The Prairie Piecemakers quilt club members often share antique quilts and their stories, but their love of all things related to textiles and sewing extends far beyond quilts. On Monday, June 18, the 2018 Prairie Piecemakers arrived at the fair grounds at 9:00 a.m., arms loaded with boxes and bags of buttons, crochet hooks, thread, needles, and fishing line! Some members sorted buttons by color, some crocheted the arm bands, and some used fishing line to sew on buttons to create button bracelets. Much discussion about the various sizes, shapes, and materials of buttons took place. Buttons from Bakelite, modern plastic, metal, glass, wood and shell were used in their bracelets. One wondered if any of the shell buttons might have been made in button factory that was
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Rozanne Bell completed a white bracelet of mostly antique shell buttons. completed. Dawanna Keys showed the group two baby afghans that she knitted. The program was presented by Dawanna Keys who showed how to make a turn a plain potholder into a thicker, more useful potholder by adding a pocket from recycled jeans. The door prize was
Building. Those who wish to come at 10:00 will be working on fall-colored hexagons. Prairie Piecemakers Quilt Club is a Prairie County Extension Homemakers special interest club. The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers all its
Five Hazen Junior High band students attended Dixie Band Camp at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway the week of June 11-15. During the week they practiced their musical skills, learned new music, and performed in a concert. Participants were Brittany McLernon and Gabe Johnson, who attended on a Service Points Scholarship funded by Dr. Jeff and Mrs. Cherie Dulany; Ivan Rodriguez, who attended on a scholarship funded by an anonymous donor; Cayden Stallings; and Brett Jordan. (Photos courtesy of Band Director Johnna Creasey.)
Master Gardeners hold meeting By Chris Weems Prairie County Master Gardeners had a pizza and salad supper and a brief meeting Tuesday night, June 19, before going to Lonna Rhodes home for a tour of her yard. Sue Clayton, president, Dee Black, and others picked up the pizza and other parts of the meal and had arranged it for members. In the business meeting, a thank you note was read from Gail Norman
for the expression of sympathy at the time of her mother’s death was read. Work plans were turned in and plans for watering at the various projects were discussed. A report of the progress at the Des Arc Courthouse and the County Library were given. New volunteers were recruited to help in some areas. the president reported that all the plants sold, but said, “in the future, more volunteers will be needed at
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Alyeen Saunders chose to make a bracelet of black buttons. once housed in DeValls Bluff where buttons were made from the mussel shells harvested from the White River. Attending the button making workshop were Dora Holloway, Janice Bell, Alyeen Saunders, Rozanne Bell, Alves Bonner, Shirley Overturf, Dawanna Keys, Eunice Montgomery, and Lawana Shuck. After a potluck lunch, the regular meeting of the Prairie Piecemakers took place. Marie Price was recognized for her 77 years of Extension Homemakers membership and she showed the group the certificate she was given at the state EHC meeting. Other show and share items were a set of punch needle pillow cases that Marie made over 30 years ago. Punch needle work has gained popularity again and Lawana Shuck shared two piece of punch needle that she recently
won by Alyeen Saunders. Newly elected club officers for 2018-2019 are Lawana Shuck President Sue Palsa - Vice President Secretary - Alyeen Saunders Treasurer Dora Holloway. The next meeting will be July 16 at 1:00 at the Prairie County Fair
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As of Wednesday, June 20, the Prairie County Sheriff's Department currently has 43individuals in custody on both felony and/or misdemeanor charges at the Prairie County Detention Center, located in Des Arc. Recent additions include -- one female for misdemeanor, two females on a felony, two males on felony and three males for misdemeanor -- charges. Recent arrests include: Brandy Self was arrested for breaking and entering, which is a felony offense; Roderick Burnett was picked up on a misdemeanor failure to appear charge; James Anderson was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to register and white warrant; Erika Wheelis was arrested on a petition to revoke probation, which is a felony offense; Andrew Douglas was picked up on four failure to appear warrants; Joe Pettis was arrested
after failing to comply with registration for sex offender requirements, which is a felony; Victoria Campise was arrested on a third-degree domestic battery charge; and Bradley Sanner was arrested on a third-degree battery charge. For more information on current incarcerated inmates in Prairie County and other detention centers across the state visit www.vinelink.com. To report an incident or to give information on ongoing cases call (870) 256-4137, which is answered 24 hours a day, seven days of the week. Residents can also email the sheriff at rick.hickman@prairiecountysheriff.org. Keep up to date with the Prairie County Sheriff's Department by following the department on Facebook: www.facebook.com/prairiecountysheriffdept.
the park.” The group carpooled out to Lonna’s home. “As usually, the flowers, trees, and shrubs were looking good, Janis Toll said. The humming birds were there by the hundreds, feeding and showing some aggression over certain feeders. After the tour, members cooled off with lemon squares and ice tea or ice water. The next tour will be July 17th, at BancorpSouth.
Thank You We want to thank everyone for your visits, calls, cards, flowers and food you blessed us with after the loss of our loved one, Bennie Taylor. It’s a great comfort having friends like you that helps to ease the hurt and sadness. Also, the donations made to our cemetery are very much appreciated. Thank you and we love each and everyone. The Family of Bennie Taylor
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Dawanna Keys with her jeans pocket project.
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Hornets picked first in Hootens’ Arkansas Football Magazine The Hazen Hornets are picked first in the 6-2A, as voted on by conference coaches in the 26th annual Hooten's Arkansas Football Magazine. The 432-page book, which takes six months to compile, offers the most comprehensive preseason football coverage in Arkansas. Hooten's picks the rebuilding Razorbacks to finish seventh in the SEC West in Morris' debut season in Fayetteville. In addition to providing extensive coverage of every high school team in the state, the book offers an in-depth preview on the Razorbacks and cover-
New Recorder/Treasurer... Pam DelGiorno was sworn in by Prairie County Clerk Gaylon Hale on Tuesday, June 19, as the new Recorder/Treasurer for the City of DeValls Bluff.
AAD announces pollinator garden project opening LITTLE ROCK, AR – In recognition of National Pollinator Week, the Arkansas Agriculture Department (AAD) unveiled a new pollinator garden effort planned for the north side of the Little Rock Headquarters Office complex at 1 Natural Resources Drive. The garden will include various species of native flowers and educational signage to bring awareness to the valuable contributions of native pollinators to agricultural operations and natural ecosystems. Eleven years ago the U.S. Senate designated a week in June as “National Pollinator Week” as a step toward addressing the urgent issue of declining pollinator populations. “Pollinator Week has grown into a national celebration through projects like this one,” says Agri Program Manager Jake Bodart, who is organizing the effort for the AAD.
“We hope that this pollinator garden brings awareness to the important role that native pollinators play in our agriculture system and serves as an educational centerpiece for the public,” says Bodart. “I applaud Jake and other Arkansas Agriculture Department staff for initiating a project and volunteering their off-duty time to create a garden that will not use any state funds but still provide educational benefits about the importance of pollinators to Arkansas agriculture,” says Arkansas Agriculture Secretary Wes Ward. The AAD’s Apiary Division serves Arkansas beekeepers, and helps to maintain and promote viable honeybee populations for the purpose of pollination in Arkansas. According to the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, honey bees are managed and used to pollinate over 100
crops grown commercially in North America including Arkansas commodities such as cotton, tomatoes, strawberries, sunflowers, apples, watermelons, squash, peaches, and blueberries. Currently, Arkansas has 2,826 registered apiarists with 5,537 active yards and 45,062 colonies. Arkansas Apiary rules and regulations, registration forms for bee yards, inspection details, and more are available, here. Find a guide for selecting plants for pollinators by zip code through the National Pollinator Partnership, here. Learn more about conservation programs available through the United States Department of Agriculture which allow farmers and ranchers to manage pollinator habitat while also improving their operations, here. The Arkansas Agriculture Department is dedicated to the development and implementation of policies and programs for Arkansas agriculture and forestry to keep its farmers and ranchers competitive in national and international markets while ensuring safe food, fiber, and forest products for the citizens of the state and nation. Visit www.agriculture.arkansas.gov.
age on each Southeastern Conference school. Arkansas State and every state college are previewed as well as all 130 Division I college teams in America. Alabama is tabbed to win the SEC West, followed by Auburn, LSU, Texas A&M, Mississippi State, Ole Miss and Arkansas. Georgia is picked to win the SEC Eastern Division, followed by South Carolina, Missouri, Florida, Kentucky, Tennessee and Vanderbilt. Arkansas State is ranked second in the Sun Belt and 65th nationally. Appalachian State is
picked to win the Sun Belt. The Alabama Crimson Tide are Hooten’s preseason No. 1 team, followed by Clemson, Ohio State, Georgia and Wisconsin. Ouachita Baptist is picked to win the Great American Conference, followed by Harding, Southern Arkansas, Henderson State and Arkansas Tech. Hooten's high school favorites to win it all in 2018 are North Little Rock in Class 7A, Pine Bluff in Class 6A, Pulaski Academy in Class 5A, Warren in Class 4A, Booneville in Class 3A and Foreman in Class 2A.
Northern District court docket Dewayne Jones- reset for July 17, 2018 James Henry Lee- reset for July 17, 2018 Tasha Lynne Carrollsentenced to 36 months of supervised probation plus fines and cost Donald Dewayne Kirkland- Failure to Appear Raymond Peace- reset for Aug 21, 2018 Bobby Gene Smithreset for Aug 21, 2018 Karmen Denise Suttonreset for July 17, 2018 Melissa Barbie- reset for July 17, 2018 Travis White- Failure to
Appear issued warrant Crystal Swift- sentenced to 48 months supervised probation Christopher Murraysentenced to 60 months supervised probation plus fines and cost Jessie Lee Whittakernolle prosequi Keonia Berry- reset for Aug 21, 2018 Ladarius Spencer- sentenced to 24 months supervised probation plus fines and cost Rani Heinmiller- sentenced to 12 months supervised probation William E Scott- reset
for Sept 18, 2018 Delilah Ann Johnsonreset for Sept 18, 2018 Thornell Williams- sentenced to 96 months in ADC Ricky Bo Lowery- sentenced to 60 months supervised probation plus fines and cost Lee Boland Crittendenreset for Aug 21, 2018 Stephan Lowery- sentenced to 60 months supervised probation plus fines and cost Tammy Holloway- reset for Aug 21, 2018
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continued from p. 1 month and that the pumper trucks have been recertified for another year. The brush truck will be put in service as soon as the siren, decals, and tank are installed. “Hopefully in two weeks,” he said. Police Chief Bradley Taylor said that the Tahoes have been received and that one is ready and the other will be ready the week of the 25th. The new computers are in, and everyone is trained but one person must still take the test to be certified. The new digital radio system is
installed, according to Taylor. There have been some issues, but the system works well in town. “The fire department really loves it,” Taylor said. The mayor reported that the city received its state audit report, and things were fine. “The Loves station is still in the works,” Duch said. “They are pouring concrete pads for the signs.” The date for the building has been moved back to August or September. When asked about the burned-out Shell station, Duch said, “There’s noth-
ing the city can do while it is still in the court system.” The Weems house across from the rice dryer, which is owned by Jonathan Weems, will be burned down as soon as the bees are removed from it. Duch also reminded the council that the new Senior Center serves free meals for anyone over 60. “The food is really good, and the ladies are loving it,” Tracy Vail, the mayor’s assistant, said.
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(continued from p. 1) this issue and wants to know what is being done about it. Mayor Garth said he would check into
the matter and get in touch with her. In other business Water and Sewer Administrator Sue Ann Calhoun provided the council with new information on the sewer pumps. She stated that in reviewing records she found that all the pumps, except one, are over 30 years old and none have ever been replaced. She provided the council with estimates for replacing the pump on 6th street which is the most crucial at this time. The estimate for the equipment is $50,950 and to build a bypass would cost $5,721. Mayor Garth told her to get estimates for labor. Calhoun also said that
there is no inventory on hand for parts to work on any of the pumps. Mayor Garth told her to get a list of parts needed and prices. In the departmental reports, Police Chief Rick Parson reported that the Police Department issued 15 traffic tickets for speeding, DWI, no license and no tags. Ten misdemeanor charges and 5 felony charges were filed. Animal Control Officer Dewayne Mayher reported that 3 dogs were picked up and all three were returned to owners, 3 warnings were issued and 2 dogs were rescued/surrendered or adopted.
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wildlife unless asked to by AGFC personnel and if aware of how to do so safely. Also, if rabies is suspected, the submitter is asked to contact the state Department of Health, the state agency that handles rabies cases. With an injured animal that may only require rehabilitation, people can access a list of licensed rehabilitators on the agency’s website at www.agfc.com/en/resourc e s / w i l d l i f e conservation/wildliferehabilitation/. It is unlawful for anyone to rehab wildlife in Arkansas without a state or federal rehabilitation permit. Also, deer, elk and bears may not be rehabbed due to disease transmission and safety risks. Dr. Ballard is being assisted in the program by A.J. Riggs, recently promoted to the role of AGFC health biologist, based in Russellville; and by Kelly Winningham, a fish pathologist at the Andrew Hulsey Fish Hatchery in Hot Springs, who will handle fish issues. “We will read all the emails submitted and keep an eye out for issues that could have population-level impacts in the state,” Dr. Ballard said. “The key for the public is being safe around those situations and passing along the information.” Dr. Ballard said that in the past, many calls about sick of dead wildlife have gone to AGFC regional offices or to the main headquarters through telephone calls, the agency’s Facebook page, the Ask AGFC email and other means. “We don’t have a way to centralize or track that information.” Dr. Ballard said. “We appreciate the public helping us keep an eye out for these issues and to be safe with these animals and not necessarily pick them up.”
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Mammoth Pond fishing derby kicks off summertime fun
The City of Hazen held its annual Mammoth Pond Fishing Derby on Saturday, June 23. Youngsters up to the age of 16 were invited to fish for catfish that had been placed in the pond the night before by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Prizes for the participants were donated by local merchants, and a free hot dog lunch was provided with Snow Daze snow cones for dessert.
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