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Prairie County libraries continue kids’ programming. (See p. 6.)
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Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Des Arc citizens hear information on grants
Friday July 1 Carlisle Public Library Summer Reading Bash 10:00 a.m. Sunday July 3 City of Des Arc Fun Day starts at 5:00 p.m. Fireworks Over the River Des Arc Park 9:00 p.m. Monday, July 4 Federal Holiday All county offices and banks will be closed. The Herald will be out a day later than usual. Tuesday July 5 Prairie County Master Gardeners Meeting DeValls Bluff Court House 12:00 p.m. Tuesday July 12 Quorum Court Meeting 6:00 p.m. Annex Building Des Arc Thursday July 14 DeValls Bluff City Council Meeting 6:00 p.m. City Hall Tuesday July 19 City of Hazen Big Items pickup day Community events brought to you by Hazen Chamber of Commerce and the
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By Lisa Mills On June 21, Des Arc citizens and city leaders attended a public meeting to hear information about available grants for which the city can apply. The meeting was attended by a fairly large crowd of citizens along with Mayor Jim Garth, council members, Fire Chief Don Harvey, and Police Chief Dewayne Mayher. Conya Spencer with the Central Arkansas Planning and Development District in Lonoke spoke to the crowd about various grants available to the city. One grant is through Arkansas Parks and Tourism for outdoor recreation. Spencer noted that the city received this grant last year which was used for new playground equipment and improvements to the park, but it can be applied for each year. Some suggestions from the crowd (including some children) included a skateboard and bicycle park, a basketball court and a splash pad. Council member Gail King stated that a splash pad was considered when applying for the grant last year but it was a 50/50 grant, not a 100% grant, and the city’s cost would be around $30,000 plus the
ongoing cost of operating it, so it was decided to do the 100% grant for the playground instead. Someone asked if money from this grant could be used for needed improvements at the baseball fields. Spencer said it can for certain items, and it could be discussed
that the best option is if someone would donate a piece of property for it. If land is donated, the value of the property can be used as an advantage in applying for a grant. Several people agreed that the idea of a skateboard/skate/bicycle park was a good idea.
Another grant idea discussed is for an emergency center for the Fire Department. Fire Chief Don Harvey presented the mayor, council members and Spencer with designs and early cost estimates that he has been working on. (Continued on page 4.)
Holloway wins judge run-off
Justice of the Peace Lawrence Holloway won the race for Prairie County Judge over Brad DeVore by 44.7% in the Prairie County 2022 Primary Election Run-off vote. Both candidates ran on the Republican ticket.
Carlisle Council purchases new firetruck, asks for monthly budgets The Carlisle City Council met on June 21 with only Todd Turner absent. The Council voted unanimously to buy a Spartan firetruck which will be designed
Means, Taylor join AR state troopers Zachary Means, a graduate of Carlisle High School, and Chance Taylor, a graduate of Hazen High School, have recently graduated from the Arkansas State Police Recruits Program. They received their trooper commissions during a graduation ceremony held in the rotunda of the state capitol. The graduates were among an initial field of 227 applicants who were tested and interviewed during 2021. On January 23rd this year, Means and Taylor were among 38 recruits assembled at the state police training academy in Little Rock to form Recruit Class 2022-A and began a rigorous 21 week-long training stint. The graduates received 1,160 hours of specialized instruction in the academy classrooms and through practical training exercises outside the classroom. The graduates were sworn under oath as Arkansas State Troopers by North Little Rock District Judge Randy Morley.
to put that into the grant application. In response to the suggestion of a basketball court, King said that one had already been suggested. An EAST student has designed a plan for a court and a place for it is currently being discussed. She stated
Lieutenant Colonel Shawn Garner, Deputy Director of Enforcement for the Arkansas State Police and Jami Cook, Secretary of the Arkansas Department of Public Safety addressed the class. State police senior command staff, troop and company commanders, the training section cadre and Arkansas State Police commissioners were among those attending the graduation. The recruit graduates and their first post assignments are listed as follows: Zachary Means, 24, will be assigned to Highway Patrol Division, Troop E, Desha County. Gavin Chance Taylor, 21, will be assigned to Highway Patrol Division, Troop D, Monroe County. Over the next month the new troopers will begin reporting to their respective assignments across the state. They will receive an additional 5 – 9 weeks of instruction working alongside a Field Training Officer.
and built to specifications set out by the Carlisle Fire Department and state regulations. Mayor Glover was hesitant to spend that kind of money without knowing if funds would be available. Attorney Michael Stuart encouraged the Council to go ahead and order the firetruck without depending on the receipt of any money that might come from the insurance settlement. It has been two years since an insurance claim was filed on the old truck, and it could be several more years before a settlement is reached on the claim.
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He reminded them that in the year between ordering and receiving the firetruck, two notes should be paid off which will free up about $5,400 per month for the loan payment. The truck will not be delivered for a year, and the city will not be charged for the firetruck until it is received. The price is expected to be a little above $500,000. There is also a possibility for a grant, and COVID money can also be used for the firetruck, Stuart told the council. Fire Chief Seidenschwartz reminded the Council that if a fire truck was not pur-
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chased soon, any IOS inspection could mean that Carlisle’s rating could be lowered and all citizens and businesses would have to pay at least 20% higher fire insurance rates. Another firetruck is necessary to stay in compliance. In addition to voting to purchase the firetruck, the council also voted to go into litigation to collect the insurance money on the old firetruck if necessary. The Parks and Recreation Department announced that baseball season was over and that football registration would start soon. The (Continued on page 4.)
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Charles Ellis Holmes
Edward Lacy Ingle
Charles Ellis Holmes, 98 of Biscoe, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022. He was born March 5, 1924, the son of Claude and Etta Taylor Holmes. Charles was a member of the First Baptist Church in Biscoe, a veteran of World War II where he earned a purple heart. Charles loved being outdoors working in his garden or his yard and watching the Razorbacks. Charles was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lennie; son, Glynn Holmes and one grandson. He is survived by seven children, Charlene Holmes of Carlisle, Edward (Bernice) Holmes of Hazen, Nancy (Danny) Holmes of Hazen, Leon Holmes (Susan) of Little Rock, Lynn Holmes of Hazen, Jackie Holmes of Carlisle and Krisie Holmes of Jonesboro; 12 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; 5 greatgreat grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Peggy Holmes of Hazen, and one niece, Valarie Holmes Underwood of Truman, Arkansas. Visitation was from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at Westbrook Funeral Home. Funeral services were 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 23, at the First Baptist Church in Biscoe. Burial with military honors was in the Hazen Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Flo and Phil Hospice House at St. Bernards in Jonesboro. Arrangements were by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen.
Edward Lacy Ingle, 94, of DeValls Bluff, passed away Monday, June 20, 2022 at Chambers Nursing Home in Carlisle. Edward was preceded in death by his three daughters, Lavern Ingle Tucker, Vickie Ingle Daniel and Connie Ingle and his grandson, Anden Ingle. He is survived by his daughter, Debra Ingle Riba and husband, Boyd; six grandchildren, Damon Tucker, Kerrie (Chris) Cobb, James (Mona) Daniel, Justin (Rhonda) Riba, Melissa (Danny) Brown and Derrick Ingle; eight great-grandchildren and two sisters, Judy (Billy) Ingle and Betty Kerr. Visitation was from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M., Thursday, June 23, 2022 at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen. A graveside service was held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 24, 2022 at the Center Point Cemetery. Arrangements by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen.
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Jimmy Don Longnecker Jimmy Don Longnecker, 61, of Stuttgart passed away unexpecte d l y Friday, June 24, 2022. J i m m y was born Sept. 4, 1960, to Floyd and Marcena Longenecker. He was a Stuttgart High School graduate and began working in the automotive industry at age 16 with McCallister Motor, then
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Ronnie Palmer gives a slide presentation for the June MG program.
Master Gardeners learn how to grow azaleas Ronnie Palmer, president of the Arkansas Azalea Society and owner of Azalea Hill, an azalea nursery and store in Pine Bluff, gave a program on rhododendrons and deciduous azaleas at the June 7 meeting of the Prairie County Master Gardeners held at the fairgrounds at noon. Eleven members were present for the meeting. Palmer answered several questions about various varieties of azaleas and rhododendrons and presented a beautiful slide show of rhododendrons in a private garden in Illinois. He told the group that they
could go to his Azalea Hill website to see different types of azaleas and purchase them. “Azaleas need welldrained, sandy soil,” he said. Palmer also brought three potted azaleas to give out as door prizes. President Roxanne Bradow presented a fifteen-year Master Gardener membership pin to Rhonda Betzner and a five-year pin to Leonard Chamblee. Rhonda Betzner gave a brief report on the recent Master Gardener Convention held in northwest Arkansas. She told the group that Wes Clayton had been
presented the 2022 Janet Carson Scholarship during the event. Extension Agent and Vice President Amanda Stark distributed this month’s Master Gardener newsletter to the members and said that the state’s new online program where members can keep up with their gardening activities is up and running. She gave examples explaining how this could be done. Stark will show the group specifically how to do this at the July meeting that will be held on July 5 at the DeValls Bluff Courthouse.
Retired teachers attend state convention By Chris Weems Helen Holloway and Chris Weems represented Prairie County at the Arkansas Retired Teachers’ Association Convention Tuesday June 14, at the Benton Events Center. There were appropriately 200 in attendance, about half of the usually crowd, after missing two years because of Covid. David Caldwell, ARTA president, presided for the morning session.
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Coffield Ford, but most recently Petrus as finance manager. Jimmy was a very thoughtful and caring person with a contagious smile and laugh that could light up any room. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Bobby Longnecker and Eddie Longnecker. Survivors are a brother, Jon (Kyla) Longnecker of Almyra; nieces, Callie Currie (John) and Paige McKenzie (Bert); nephews, Heath and Garrett Longnecker; great-nieces, Hadlee and Arley Currie, Hallie McKenzie and Anna Taylor coming in August 2022; and greatnephews, Grey and Parker McKenize and Tipton Currie. Funeral services, officiated by Pastor Don White, are at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 28, at St. John’s Lutheran Church with burial in Lone Tree Cemetery. Visitation was 5-7 p.m. Monday at Turpin Funeral Home. The family requests memorials to be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church or St. John’s Lutheran School. Please go to www.turpin-co.com to sign the online guestbook.
By: Gail & Howard Wallace In Memory of: Charles Holmes By: Center Point Cemetery Board Upkeep:Vivian Humphries Rosetta VanHouten Cumi Heuberger Donations are greatly appreciated and may be mailed to: Hazen Cemetery P.O. Box 92 Hazen, Ar. 72064
Card of Thanks There are not enough words to fully express our heartfelt gratitude to all our family and friends for the sympathy, love, support, acts of kindness, food, cards, and flowers given to us during our loss. We are especially thankful for the prayers that were spoken for us. Every act of kindness will always be remembered by the family of Trenton Lee Wiggins, May God Bless each of you. Sheila and Jeff Rick and Chase Charles and Pam
In the Arkansas Teachers’ retirement System report, Prairie County showed to have 134 members. Matt Hughes gave the insurance agents report and he said there are 1065 members between 90-99 and 29 members 0ver 100, with the oldest being a women 106. The insurance representatives said a new program through Medicare will be available in December. The program
will be out in September with plenty of time for examinations and selections. Helen Holloway and Lloyd Black of Little Rock were the only past of Little State ARTA presidents present and Mr. Black and Chris Weems were the only ones over 90 present. These three were the lead to the buffet line for lunch and sat at the reserved table with the Arkansas “Teacher of
the Year” the luncheon speaker. She is Susannah Post, a math teacher in Fort Smith. She talked about some things that caused her to change her mind about hating to teaching, to ot being the highlight of her life. The afternoon session concluded with a special presentation, “Travel with ARTA” by Haley Davis, and Colette Traval.
Prairie County Sheriff’s Report As of Friday, June 24th, 2022, the Prairie County Sheriff's Department (PCSD) had 56 individuals with felony and/or misdemeanor charges at the Prairie County Detention Center, located in Des Arc. Janet Mason was arrested on Sunday June 19th for Theft of property a Class C Felony,
Possession Of Methamphetamine a Class D Felony, Posession of Drug Paraphernalia x2 A class D Felony Paul Murphy was arrested on Sunday June 19th for Theft of Property a Class C Felony 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@prairieco untysheriff.org.
Blood Drive Donors The following people donated blood at the recent blood drive held at the Hazen First United Methodist Church on Monday,
June 13. Sydne Hamilton Dawaina Keys James Gray Paula Hooks
Chris Wright David Gammons Betty Juola Ann Farris Dan Hooks
Legal Notice IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF WOODRUFF COUNTY, ARKANSAS PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE NATHANIEL PALTON, DECEASED NO. 59PR-2022-30 NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The Decedent, Nathaniel Palton, whose last known address was 9428 Palton Road, Biscoe, Arkansas 72017, died on September 17, 2020. An Affidavit for Collection of a Small Estate by Distributees, was filed with the Court on June 9, 2022. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within
three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate. This notice first published June 22, 2022. John W. Martin Attorney for Distributees P.O. Box 472 Brinkley, AR 72021 870-734-1787
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Des Arc council approves senior building roof repairs
Duck plays in All-Star game... East receiver Austin Duck of Hazen listens to instructions from Coach Anthony Lucas during the first quarter of the Arkansas High School Coaches Association All-Star Football Game at Estes Stadium in Conway. The East beat the West 54-9. Hazen coach Joe Besancon was an assistant coach for the East squad. (Mark Buffalo photo.)
Locals graduate from ASU Arkansas State University has announced the list of the local students who have completed degree requirements and graduated at the Spring Commencement, held on May 7 in Centennial Bank Stadium. Chancellor Kelly Damphousse presented diplomas at the associate, bachelor, master, specialist and doctoral levels, along with various program certificates,
as awarded through the various colleges. Undergraduates with a 4.0 GPA are designated as graduating Summa Cum Laude. Those with a GPA of 3.8-3.99 graduated Magna Cum Laude, and those with a GPA of 3.6-3.79 graduated Cum Laude. Local students who graduated are: Carlisle: Harold Edwin Laws Jr., Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry Des Arc: Madison
Elizabeth Dunbar, Master of Science in Education, Educational Leadership Des Arc: Karson K. Covington, Associate of Arts, A.A. En Route Des Arc: Garrett R. Goodman, Associate of Science, A.S. En Route Des Arc: Ryan R. Rosel, Bachelor of Science in A g r i c u l t u r e , Agricultural Business DeValls Bluff: Tabatha D. Steingrubey, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology Griffithville: Jacob Lynn Holloway, Bachelor of Science in A g r i c u l t u r e , Agricultural Business, Magna Cum Laude Hazen: Haden L. Weems, Associate of Science, A.S. En Route Hazen: Jessica Leigh Mulherin, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology.
- Request For Interest WHITE RIVER IRRIGATION DISTRICT 207 E. Front St. P.O. Box 348 Hazen, AR 72064
By Lisa Mills At the June 21st Council meeting, a motion was passed to accept the only bid received to replace the roof at the Senior Citizen Building. The bid was from Absolute Roofing in Searcy for $12,980. No bids were received to repair/replace the roof at the water plant so a motion was passed to waive competitive building and immediately hire someone due to the need for emergency repair. Mayor Garth reported that a new mosquito truck driver has been hired but during the time there wasn’t one, Police Chief Dewayne Mayher drove it for six nights. He asked the council to consider a bonus for Mayher. A
Weighted blankets and swaddles, crib bumper pads, and inclined sleep surfaces are unsafe for infants and should not be used where infants sleep, according to newly updated safesleep recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). On Tuesday, June 21, the AAP released a new report on sleep-related infant deaths, along with revised recommendations on safe-sleep practices — the first update of the academy’s recommendations since 2016. The AAP also published a summary of
Courtney Guerrero of Ulm, AR, has been named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2022 semester at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Emily Wrigley of Hickory Plains, attends ASU Beebe, and she has been on the University
Examples of services needed include, but are not limited to: • Earth work: Tractors and Dirt Pans to excavate and move earth, track hoe work • Welding Metal Pipe • Trucking of Materials and Equipment • Concrete Delivered • Equipment Drivers and General Labor
A public information meeting will be conducted by the White River Irrigation District at the White River Irrigation District Shop, Hwy 63 South, Hazen, Arkansas 72064 at 9 a.m. Friday, July 8, 2022. The District will discuss general operations, general insurance, liability, and workman’s comp requirements.
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the updates in a news release. The AAP continues to emphasize many of its past recommendations, including placing infants on their backs to sleep (Safe to Sleep campaign) and avoiding the use of soft bedding, which presents a suffocation hazard. The updated recommendations state that infants should only sleep on flat/non-inclined sleep surfaces, that devices to monitor infants’ vital signs should be avoided (such devices have not been shown to reduce sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS), and
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Those interested in providing services, equipment (with and without operators) or materials should attend this meeting and be prepared to submit information about the services they may provide, the type, size, number of units of equipment available, and the type of materials of interest to be supplied.
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complaint about a property next to his. He asked if the council was going to admit the city issued an illegal building permit and rescind it and have the building removed. Mayor Garth asked City Attorney Ginger Stuart to address Taylor. Stuart told Taylor that this issue was settled a few months ago when council voted to permanently drop the issue. Taylor asked “So the city is not going to do anything?” Stuart told him ”No, we are not, because there is nothing we can do.” Attending the meeting were Mayor Jim Garth, Recorder/Treasurer Janice Huffstickler and council members Jodie Mayher, Nicole Fisher, Gail King, Ray McVay, Gary Burnett and Anna Beth Fisher.
New infant safe-sleep rules
The White River Irrigation District is soliciting information from individuals, companies and other interested parties with interest in assisting the District construct certain elements of the Grand Prairie Irrigation Project. This project consists primarily of construction of an earthen canal system with pipe off-takes, irrigation pipelines, syphons, and county road crossings.
The District will develop a list of interested parties, and at its sole discretion, contact parties from the list to negotiate work items and associated costs.
motion was passed to give Mayher a $200 bonus. Police Chief Dewayne Mayher reported that his department is fully staffed. He asked for a raise for Assistant Chief Andy Childress. The council approved a motion for a 74 cent per hour raise. Fire Chief Don Harvey reported that firemen are desperately needed. A motion passed to split the cost of repairing the pothole at Farmer's and Merchants Bank with the bank. An Estimate was received from Arrow Construction in Des Arc for $9,573.55. The motion was approved to pay up to $5,000. Citizen Cecil Taylor addressed the council again regarding his
of Central Arkansas (UCA) Chancellor’s list for several semesters. She will continue her educational degree at UCA this fall. Caroline Morton of Des Arc was named to Harding University’s spring Dean's List.
that “tummy time,” periods when an infant is placed on his or her stomach while awake and with someone watching, should begin shortly after hospital discharge. The recommendations also address room- and bed-sharing. While the AAP continues to recommend that parents share a room with their infant, with the infant sleeping close to the parents’ bed but on a separate surface, it has shortened the recommendation from the first year of life to the first six months. This revised timeline is based on evidence that the highest risk of SIDS occurs within the first six months of an infant’s life. The AAP does not recommend bed-sharing but acknowledges that it is commonly practiced. The academy asks clinicians and parents to have a “frank and nonjudgmental discussion” about bed-sharing circumstances, while also noting the extreme risk of co-sleeping with infants on couches, armchairs, and other cushioned surfaces. The updated recommendations come on the heels of new federal legislation to protect infants. In May, President Joe Biden signed into law the Safe Sleep for Babies Act of 2021, which outlaws the manufacturing and sale of crib bumpers and certain inclined infant sleepers. Inclined sleepers are particularly dangerous for infants, with at least 13 deaths attributed to infant rockers sold by FisherPrice over the past 12 years. Arkansas had an infant mortality rate of 7.3 deaths per 1,000 births in 2020 — the fourth highest of all states. SIDS is a leading causing of death among infants, and while researchers do not know its exact cause, it is often linked to unsafe sleeping practices. (Information from achi.net.)
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D e s A r c a n d D e Va l l s B l u f f M a y 2 0 2 2 P l e a D a y r e s u l t s Des Arc Plead Day 59NCR-13-45 Joshua Collins – delivery controlled substance x2. Reset to Oct. 18, 2022. 59NCR-16-31 Joshua Lynn Collins – theft of property. Reset to Oct. 18, 2022. 59NCR-17-29 Nicholas Allen Towell – kidnapping, aggravated assault, endangering the welfare of a minor, resisting arrest, interference with emergency communication. Reset to July 12, 2022. 5 9 N C R - 1 9 - 5 Christopher Lee Travis – possession controlled substance, possession drug paraphernalia. Reset to July 11, 2022. 59NCR-19-20 Curtis L. Mansfield – possession controlled substance, possession drug paraphernalia. Reset to July 12, 2022. Bond reduction. 59NCR-19-61 Julie Lynn Roberts – misdemeanor criminal trespass, possession controlled substance. Reset to July 12, 2022. 59NCR-19-72 Eddie Allen Varnell – possession drug paraphernalia x2. Reset to July 12, 2022. 59SCR-19-84 Julie Lynn Roberts – aggravated assault. Reset to July 12, 2022. 59NCR-20-8 Eddie Varnell – possession with purpose to deliver controlled substance. Reset to July 12, 2022. 59NCR-20-16 Whitney Scruggs – theft of property, 1 st degree criminal mischief. Reset to Sept. 13, 2022. 59NCR-21-1 James H. Heffington – theft of property, 1 st degree criminal mischief, commercial burglary. Reset to Zoom May 26, 2022. 59NCR-21-2 James H. Heffington – theft of property, theft of scrap metal, breaking or entering. Reset to Zoom May 26, 2022. 59NCR-21-6 Joshua Hambrick – theft of property, residential burglary. Reset to July 12, 2022. 59NCR-21-7 Joshua Hambrick – possession controlled substance, possession drug paraphernalia. Reset to July
12, 2022. 5 9 N C R - 2 1 - 8 Christopher Lee Travis – theft of property, fraudulent use of a creditor debit card, residential burglary. Reset to July 11, 2022. 59NCR-21-9 Joshua Scott Hambrick – theft of property, fraudulent use of a credit or debit card, residential burglary. Reset to July 12, 2022. 59NCR-21-12 Kimberly Ann Bell – possession controlled substance. Reset to Sept. 13, 2022. 59NCR-21-13 Shonda Marie Cupples – possession controlled substance. Reset to July 11, 2022. 5 9 N C R - 2 1 - 1 7 Krischarna L. Rockins – 3 rd degree endangering the welfare of a minor, possession controlled substance x 2, possession drug paraphernalia. Reset to Oct. 18, 2022. 59SCR-21-18 Thomas Glenn Ballard, Jr. – possession controlled substance,possession drug paraphernalia. Sentenced to 36 months probation plus court costs and fines. 59NCR-21-19 Michael D. Farrish – tampering with physical evidenceimpair pros or def of felony, possession drug paraphernalia. Reset to July 12, 2022. 59NCR-21-25 Michael D. Farrish – possession controlled substance, possession drug paraphernalia. Reset to July 12, 2022. 59NCR-21-23 Eddie Varnell – Possession controlled substance, possession drug paraphernalia w/purpose to deliver . Reset to July 12, 2022. 59NCR-21-24 Joshua S. Snead – possession drug paraphernalia. 59SCR-21-27 Trenton Dixon – possession drug paraphernalia manufacture controlled substance, possession with purpose to deliver controlled substance, delivery manufacture counterfeit controlled substance. Reset to July 12, 2022. 59NCR-21-29 Christy King Priest – 1 st degree criminal mischief. Failure to appear, warrant issued. 59NCR-21-37 Julie
Roberts – theft of property, possession controlled substance. Reset to July 12, 2022. 5 9 S C R - 2 1 - 4 0 Christopher Lee Travis – theft by receiving, residential burglary. Reset to July 11, 2022 59NCR-22-7 Alec S. Huffstickler – theft of property, breaking or entering. Reset to July 12, 2022. Ominus hearing 59NCR-22-8 Eddie A. Varnell – theft of property x2, breaking or entering. Reset to July 12, 2022. 59NCR-22-9 Eddie A. Varnell – possession controlled substance. Reset to July 12, 2022. 59NCR-22-11 Nicholas Fritts – 2 nd degree battery, interference with custody, 2 nd degree endangering the welfare of a minor, resisting arrest. Reset to Sept. 13, 2022. DeValls Bluff Plea Day May 16, 2022 59SCR-16-26 Jacob Edward Ward – 1 st degree battery, probation revocation. Probation revoked and reinstated. Sentenced to 198 days with 120 days credit. 59SCR-18-20 Travis White – possession controlled substance. Failure to appear, warrant issued. 59SCR-19-10 Ashley N. Champlin – possession controlled substance. Reset to 1:30pm on July 12, 2022. 59SCR-19-39 Jacob Scroggins – maintain drug premises, possession controlled substance. Reset to July 11, 2022. 59SCR-19-46 Albert William Ballard – theft of property, breaking or entering, revocation. Reset to July 11, 2022. 59SCR-19-47 Travis Watkins – possession controlled substance, possess drug paraphernalia. Reset to July 11, 2022. 59SCR-19-79 Jeremy Lane Sayger – theft of property, residential burglary. Reset to July 11, 2022. 59SCR-19-80 Phillip
Vernon May – commercial burglary, theft of property. Failure to appear, warrant issued. 59SCR-19-90 Demarkus D. Burks – theft of property x2, commercial burglary, theft by receiving. Sentenced to 36 months ACC, plus court costs & fines. 59SCR-20-33 Travis Watkins – failure to appear on felony. Reset to July 11, 2022. 59SCR-20-39 James Anderson – Kidnapping, 2 nd degree battery. Reset to July 11, 2022. 59SCR-20-45 Demarkus Dreshawn Burks – theft by receiving. Sentenced to 36 months ACC, plus court costs and fines. 59SCR-20-50 Michael J. Garrison – tampering with physical evidence, fleeing, possession controlled substance. Reset to July 11, 2022. 59SCR-20-54 Tommy Swain Barbee, Jr. – possession controlled substance, ,possession drug paraphernalia. Reset to July 11, 2022 59SCR-20-59 Dianna Gonzalez – possession controlled substance, trafficking controlled substance. Reset to July 11, 2022. 59SCR-20-61 Jermaine Allen Jones, Jr. – rape. Reset to July 11, 2022. 59SCR-21-7 Lydia Travis – possession drug paraphernalia. Reset to July 11, 2022. 59SCR-21-9 Lawrence Adkins, Jr. – possession of drug paraphernalia x2. Reset to July 11, 2022. 59SCR-21-10 Joseph Mosley – 3 rd degree sexual assault. Reset to July 11, 2022. 59SCR-21-12 Lacy B. Taylor – tampering with physical evidence, possession with purpose to deliver controlled substance x2, possession drug paraphernalia. Reset to July 11, 2022. 59SCR-21-13 Sylvester Edward Williams – tampering with physical evidence, fleeing-felonyvehicle or conveyancesubstantial danger of death, possession with purpose to deliver controlled substance x3. Reset to July 11, 2022. 59SCR-21-16 Jeremy L. Sayger – theft of property, commercial burglary.
Reset toJuly 11, 2022. 59SCR-21-18 Thomas Glenn Ballard, Jr. – possession controlled substance, possess drug paraphernalia. Sentenced to probation, plus court costs and fines. 59SCR-21-21 Camille Marie Payne – aggravated assault. Reset to July 11, 2022. 59SCR-21-22 James D. Anderson – aggravated assault, rape, 2 nd degree domestic battery, fleeing-felony-vehicle or conveyance-substantial danger of death, kidnapping. Reset to July 11, 2022. 59SCR-21-25 Lacy B. Taylor – fleeing. Reset to July 11, 2022. 59NCR-21-27 Jordan Donell Holloway – kidnapping, 1 st degree battery. Reset to July 11, 2022. 59SCR-21-30 Brandon Jesus Maradiaga – fleeing. Reset to July 11, 2022. 59SCR-21-33 Eric E. Cohen – theft by receiving-firearm, possession with purpose to deliver controlled substance,
possession drug paraphernalia to manufacture controlled substance, defacing a firearm, simultaneous possession of drugs and firearms. Failure to appear, warrant issued. 59SCR-21-38 Eric E Cohen – 1 st degree false imprisonment, aggravated assault, 1 st degree terroristic threatening, 2 nd degree sexual assault, criminal attempt. Failure to appear, warrant issued. 59SCR-21-39 Eric E. Cohen – 1 st degree terroristic threatening, intimidating a witness. Failure to appear, warrant issued. 59SCR-21-42 Dixie Amber King – theft by receiving, 2 nd degree criminal mischief, fleeing. Failure to appear, warrant issued. 59SCR-21-43 Justin Wade Montgomery – theft by receiving, 2 nd degree criminal mischief, fleeing-felonyvehicle or conveyancesubstantial danger of death. Failure to appear, warrant issued.
Des Arc grants____ (Continued from page 1.) Harvey said that the design is for a new fire department building that would also include a large room that could be used for meetings, an emergency command center, and for various emergency uses. King reported that she, Spencer, and Harvey are in the process of getting everything together to apply for this grant. Spencer reported that a very important grant to apply for is $300,000 to update city gas lines. This is a 100% grant
that most rural cities are applying for now. King stated that theywill definitely apply for this. A disabled citizen asked if anything is available to improve sidewalks to be handicapped accessible. King said that a grant has been applied for through the Arkansas Department of Transportation to do this. She also said that she will check on the progress of the application.
Carlisle Council______________________ (Continued from page 1.) Civic Center had a busy June, and a busy summer season is expected. Sherry Rollins, the city librarian, reported that there were 100 people signed up for summer activities at the library. Between 30 and 40 lunches are being handed out per day, she said, and the numbers were rising. In addition, she said that a commercial had been made at the library. At the end of the meeting, Councilman Plafcan asked how long it would
take before the mistakes from the Legislative Audit would be corrected so that the council could begin getting regular budget reports. Mayor Glover said, “One year.” Upon hearing this, Plafcan told the mayor that this was “unacceptable.” The Council has not had a budget accounting since January of 2022. Councilman Walker agreed, saying, “We need a report on how much money we have in the budget. We are flying
blind here.” Mayor Glover responded that there had been many budget items that had been put in the wrong categories, and that has yet to be corrected. When Glover was asked if the city needed to correct the Legislative Audit problems before the city could start taking care of this year’s business, Attorney Stuart answered, “No, just show you are working on it.” When Councilman Walker was asked if the
Legal Notice IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PRAIRIE COUNTY, ARKANSAS NORTHERN DISTRICT IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF VELMA ELIZABETH PRINE, DECEASED 59S PR-22-31 NOTICE Last known address is 663 Downs Rd., DeValls Bluff, AR 72041. On June 10, 2022, and
Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate by a distribute was filed with respect to the Estate of Velma Elizabeth Prine, deceased, with the Clerk of the Probate Division of the circuit court of Prairie County, Arkansas under ARK Code. Ann 28-41-101. The property listed is real property and personal effects. All persons having claims against must exhibit them, property
verified, to the court within three (3) months from the date of first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate. This notice published on June 2, 2022. The name and address of the distribute is stated below. Archie Prine 2306 Shady Grove Rd. Stuttgart, AR 72160
Legal Notice IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PRAIRIE COUNTY, ARKANSAS NORTHERN DISTRICT IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BILLY JOE KIRBY, DECEASED 59N PR-22-15 NOTICE Last known address: 10702 Highway 323, Des Arc, AR 72040. On June 10, 2022, and
Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate by a distribute was filed with respect to the Estate of Billy Joe Kirby, deceased, with the Clerk of the Probate Division of the circuit court of Prairie County, Arkansas under ARK Code. Ann 28-41-101. The property listed is real property and personal effects. All persons having claims against must exhibit them, property
verified, to the court within three (3) months from the date of first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate. This notice will be published on June 22, 2022. The name and address of the distribute is stated below. Margarette Foster 8123 Highway 5 N Alexander, AR 72002
council has been receiving any budget reports at the council meetings to let the members know where and how much money the city is spending, Walker held up the agenda and said, “Do you see any?” After hearing this, Glover asked, “Are you asking for a printout at the next meeting?” The council members all said “yes.”
HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 2022 SUMMER REGULAR & CRISIS INTERVENTION Starting on Monday, July 11, 2022, Mid-Delta Community Services, Inc. will be accepting Applications for the 2022 Summer Regular & Crisis Home Energy Assistance Programs in Phillips, Lee, Monroe, and Prairie Counties until funds are depleted. These funds will provide a one-time assistance to low-income eligible households with electricity only. Applicants must provide the following when submitting an application that apply to the Previous Month: • Name, Age, Birthdate, Social Security Card for ALL Household Members. A printed copy of both Gas and Electric Bill. Proof of Income from Prior Month: Check Stubs (showing PAY DATE, not the pay period), SSI, SSA Award Letter, Unemployment Statement, Retirement, VA Pension, TEA, Alimony, and Utility Allowance. ID or document which establishes identity such as an Arkansas Driver's License, Medical ID, Birth Certificate. Applications will be processed on a first come first serve basis. Applicants may contact their local Community Centers shown below with questions: PRAIRIE COUNTY DeValls Bluff Community Center Sycamore & Ash Streets DeValls Bluff, AR (870)998-2005 Applications will be accepted Monday through Thursday starting at 9 AM. Des Arc Housing Authority 505 S 2nd Street Des Arc, AR (870)998-2005 Applications will be accepted Fridays 8AM – 11:00 AM
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Moving Estate Sale- two large households, lake house & home, to be held at 2611 Highway 11 North - 7 miles north of Des Arc on Friday and Saturday, July 8 & 9, 2022 from 7:00 am - ?
Heating, Air Conditioning, Electrical Keith Knupp 501.516.8285 knuppinc@hotmail.com
To Whom It May Concern: A 2010 Chevy 1500 Vin# 3GCRCTE0XAG205900 was picked up on 3-2722 at the EB 200 mile marker under White River bridge on I 40 at the request of the Hazen Police Department. This vehicle is in the possession of Rick’s Automotive & Wrecker Service 1111 Hwy 70 W, Hazen Ar. 72064, (870)255-3305. Towing, storage, & administrative costs are accruing as legal liability of the owner. Rick’s Automotive & Wrecker Service claims first prior-
ity possessory lien on the said vehicle and its content for all such charges. The vehicle and its contents will be dismantled, destroyed, or sold at public sale to the highest bidder if not claimed within 45 days and constitutes a waiver by the owner and lien holder of all right, title, and interest in the vehicle. To take possession of this vehicle, you must appear during normal business hours, MonFri, 8am-5pm, provide proof of ownership and pay all associated charges.
To Whom It May Concern: A 2002 Yamaha Mc Vin# J4ARJ04E32A019824 was picked up on 5-82022 at the 201 mile marker EB I 40 at the request of the Hazen Police Department. This vehicle is in the possession of Rick’s Automotive & Wrecker Service 1111 Hwy 70 W, Hazen Ar. 72064, (870)255-3305. Towing, storage, & administrative costs are accruing as legal liability of the owner. Rick’s Automotive & Wrecker Service claims first prior-
ity possessory lien on the said vehicle and its content for all such charges. The vehicle and its contents will be dismantled, destroyed, or sold at public sale to the highest bidder if not claimed within 45 days and constitutes a waiver by the owner and lien holder of all right, title, and interest in the vehicle. To take possession of this vehicle, you must appear during normal business hours, MonFri, 8am-5pm, provide proof of ownership and pay all associated charges.
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House to House Yard Sales in the Brown Grove Community, Hwy 86 North, Saturday July 9th. 8 AM until? We have 6 Houses and Pleasant Ridge Church participating so far. There will be a bake sale at church. Something for Everyone. Bargains Galore.
Billy’s Body Shop & Wrecker Service. P. O. Box 696, Hazen Ark 72064. To whom it may concern: A 2011 Nissan Juke V i n #JN84F5MDBTO19923 is located at 1203 Hwy 70 East, Hazen Arkansas 72064. The vehicle is stored at P.O. Box 696 Hazen Ar. Phone 870255-4922 and is accruing storage as a legal liability
of the owner. The wrecker company claims a first priority possession lien on the vehicle and its contents for all charges. Unless the vehicle is claimed within 45 days the owner and/or lien holder waives all rights, title, and interest in the vehicle and its contents and consents to the sale of the vehicle. The vehicle will then be sold for towing and storage fees.
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Kids’ programming continues at Prairie County libraries
The Spoon Man from Jenison, Michigan, was in Hazen on Monday, June 20, at the Hazen Public Library to share music and teach attendees how to play rhythm instruments.
At the DeValls Bluff library, Lori Bailey from Potlatch Cook’s Nature Center brought fifteen animal pelts to show the kids. The pelt above is from a black bear. (Janie Starr photos.)