July 17, 2024 edition

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Community Calendar of Events

Tuesday

Thursday July 18 Hazen City Council meeting 6:00 p.m. City Hall

Saturday July 20 Carlisle Celebrates Zip Code day 72024 Fun day in the park from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Hazen Fight Night Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Hazen Community Center General admission is $10 Kids 4 and under are free Hazen Chamber

Thursday July 25 Food Distribution Hazen Methodist Church 10:00 a.m.-noon

Tuesday August 6 Prairie County Master Gardeners’ meeting Fairgrounds Noon

Hazen holds third Friends and Farmers Market...

The Hazen Chamber of Commerce sponsored its third Friends and Farmers Market on Saturday, July 13,

Building from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. There will be one more Market on Saturday, July 27.

PC Quorum Court passes budget ordinance

The Prairie County Quorum Court passed three ordinances and one resolution at its July 9th meeting. Only Justice Payne was missing from the meeting. The first ordinance concerned passing an amendment to the appropriation for jail operations and maintenance. Due to expenses incurred from the repairs on the roof of the jail, which cost the county $57,899.63, the jail operations and maintenance fund was reduced by that amount. The county has now received a reimbursement for those expenses, and the money will be returned to the account.

A second ordinance amended the Prairie County Budget Ordinance No. 2024-1. The change was needed due an increase in the annual AAC/Risk

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Management Insurance for 2024. The additional $28,301.17 needed to cover the insurance cost will be divided between the Road Fund, the County General Fund, the Jail Ops and Maintenance Office 418, and the 911 System Dispatch Fund. The funds will be taken from the Local Assistance and Tribal Fund, which presently has over $100,000 in its account. The ordinance also unappropriated funds for elections (-$308.76), the office of the Deputy Prosecutor (-$240.76), Office of Emergency Management (-$153.76), and Jail Ops and Maintenance ($1,000).

Another ordinance was passed to protect people who travel the county roads, which assures that the county road crews are able to maintain the

right-of-way, public road easements, roadways, subgrades, culverts, and signage for the roads that the county maintains. The ordinance states that no one may create an encroachment within the road easement; throw, dump, or place items onto county roadways or any of their county-maintained areas; place poles, lines, fences, or any other item within easements without written consent; burn anything within the road easement or rightof-way; diversion of water onto the roadway; or park a vehicle, trailer, camper, mobile home, equipment of item within the roadway or its easement or right-of-way. There was some discussion about the ordinance causing problems for some county residents, but Judge Lawrence Holloway said that he

had been advised by lawyers to pass such an ordinance to protect the county. The ordinance passed with all justices voting “yes” except for Justice Paul Hooks, who voted “present.” (Editor’s note - The complete ordinances are published within this week’s edition.)

An ordinance concerning the maintenance of the land on which solar panel facilities are placed by commercial companies within the county was passed, but then held for some amendment to it. Justice Rick Stallings introduced the ordinance. A resolution to allow the County Judge to apply for a grant on behalf of the Oak Prairie Volunteer Fire Department for the purchase of equipment. The department has already raised $6892.00 through community cash

to place 1% sales tax on November ballot

The DeValls Bluff City Council met on July 11th with Mayor Thelma Gray, Recorder/Treasurer

Darlene Connor, and all council members present. Attorney Mike Stuart read two ordinances pertaining to a 1% city sales tax. The council approved an ordinance to levy the tax which will be used for the police department and other municipal services. A second ordinance was approved to place the sales tax increase on the November 5th ballot. Stuart stated that, if passed, the tax will not actually be an increase,

but will replace the 1% tax the city had for road improvement, which is ending.

Roben Henry presented a resolution to the council to apply for a $100,000 fun park grant through the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism. The grant would be used to update the play park for children. The city has applied for the grant for the past several years, but has yet to receive it. Henry stated that parents want to see a good park in DeValls Bluff instead of having to drive to Hazen. Council member Pam Del Giorno

asked if the city would be responsible for maintenance after the park was built, and Henry said yes. DelGiorno stated that she didn’t think the city had the staff to maintain it, since the current playground isn’t maintained. Council member Shirley Goff said it would take considerable maintenance which would be required if the grant was received.

with Council members Metcalf and Carol Griffin the only yes votes.

Attorney Stuart reported that he has had no response to the three letters sent to the property owner of the football field concerning the imminent domain purchase by the city for the water treatment plant. He said that the next step would be to file a condemnation action with the court.

Hazen Chamber plans events

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

The Hazen Chamber of Commerce met on Monday, July 1, to discuss upcoming events and to plan for a sponsored wrestling event on July, 20. Members of the Chamber are selling tickets to a wrestling match which will be held at the Hazen Community Center on Saturday, July 20. Only 200 tickets will be available, and the Chamber members will man a concession stand that evening. Concession will include popcorn hot dogs, and drinks for sale to those who attend.

A third farmers’ market was held on Saturday, July 13, and the last farmers’ market

day will occur on Saturday, July 27, downtown. It was suggested that a sign be purchased to display in the downtown city park, and that flags could be flown downtown, especially along Highway 70. The group plans to have a special meeting on Monday, July 29, the discuss and vote on bylaws for the Chamber. In other business, the annual Rice Festival will be held on the last Saturday of October in Hazen City Park East across from the Community Center. There are also plans to have a 47 foot tall Ferris Wheel at the Christmas in the Park event.

Council member Alice Metcalf stated that the Mayor would just have to see that employees maintained the park and there isn’t any kind of recreation for the youth, other than the basketball court, since the current playground is in such bad shape. Metcalf made a motion to pass the resolution and apply for the grant, but the motion failed

and/or in-kind donations, and the state grant will be for the same amount. At the end of the meeting, Justice Hooks asked if the county had looked into changing internet companies. County Clerk Gaylon Hale said that meetings with other internet providers had been scheduled. Hooks also asked about the DeValls Bluff Courthouse account. Hale said that some of the expenses included insurance costs. Hooks also pointed out that the county road account was “in the red”, and asked if the county knew anything about the building of a crossing that would be needed over Highway 63 South to accommodate the White River Irrigation Project canal. No information has been given to the county as yet.

she made a motion to accept the original $2,500 bid from Zach King. The motion was unanimously approved. Fire Chief Glen Gladish reported no fires, one medical assist, one public assist, four workdays, and two drills in June. Police Chief Jeremy Murphy reported five arrests, eight traffic citations, and multiple open investigations. Murphy stated that new equipment had been ordered with the grant money received from the Department of Finance and Administration. The council approved two building permit applications: a 12x12 metal building for Barbara Hancock at 207 Cooper Street and a 14x70 mobile home for Jason Cossey at 102 N. Bridges Street. Volume 123 Number

Metcalf reported that she had contacted the person she had previously recommended to replace the lighting at the city workshop but he is retired and his license has expired. She said that she and council member Jackie Adcock had been to the shop and the lighting is horrible and needs to be replaced immediately so

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Lynda Kay Andrews

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Lynda Kay Andrews, longtime resident of DeValls Bluff, Arkansas, departed this life surrounded by her family after a battle with cancer on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at the age of 82. She was born July 24, 1941 in Marked Tree, Arkansas to Cornelia and Richmond “Polie” Holloway. She married the love of her life, Oliver “David” Andrews on June 23, 1961. Lynda was a 1961 graduate of Vanndale High School. She settled in DeValls Bluff where she was an active member of the United Methodist Church, Prairie Peacemakers Quilt Club, and the community. Lynda worked for the DeValls Bluff School District for 38 years as the bookkeeper and school food service director. She had a passion for service to others and was always volunteering to water local gardens, leading the local 4-H club or Girl Scouts, or serving the community. Lynda’s love language was making quilts and sewing. You were blessed if you received a quilt or a pair of pajamas that was always a labor of love.

Mrs. Andrews was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, David Andrews; her parents; two brothers, Neal Holloway and George E. Holloway; and two sisters, Lorene Taylor and Lois Wilson.

Lynda is survived by her daughter, Lori Love Canada and husband, Reuben, of Benton; a sister, Joyce Pierce of Wynne, two grandchildren, David and Olivia, both of Benton; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 15, 2024, in the ThompsonWilson Funeral Home Chapel in Wynne with Pastor Dan Read and Pastor Chris Wright officiating. Interment will follow in Vanndale Cemetery in Vanndale.

Bobby Lynn Hamric

Bobby Lynn Hamric, 83, of Hazen, Arkansas passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 11, 2024.

Bobby was the son of Wesley and Louise Hamric. Bobby was of Baptist faith and a member of the Centerpoint Missionary Baptist Church. He was a retired business man and cattle farmer.

Bobby is survived by his wife, Delorse Hamric; one son, Randy Hamric of Hot Springs, Arkansas; two step children, Shelly Easley of Des Arc, Arkansas and Jamie Cunningham of Tuskahoma, Oklahoma; six grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.

Visitation was held Monday, July 15 from 5:00PM – 7:00PM at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 16 beginning at 11:00AM at Centerpoint Missionary Baptist Church in Hazen with interment following in the Hazen Cemetery. Memorials can be made in memory of Bobby to the Centerpoint Missionary Baptist Church Building fund or to the Hazen Cemetery.

Courtney Guerrero of Ulm, AR, graduated from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock during the Spring 2024 semester. Guerrero graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary

Isabella Bilbruck, of Olive Branch, MS. was named to the University of Mississippi Spring 2024 Honor Roll list. Bilbruck, majoring in Psychology, was named to the Chancellor’s Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.00.

“The remarkable students achieving Chancellor’s Honor Roll are among the best and brightest at the University of

Bertie Levon Nelson, known fondly to many as Von, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2024, in North Little Rock, Arkansas. She was 81 years old. Born on January 14, 1943, in Hazen, Arkansas, Von lived a life rich in love, faith, and dedication. Von was born to Carl and Ruth Addison Raper, who instilled in her values of hard work and compassion. She spent her childhood in Hazen, surrounded by the love and guidance of her family. She received her education through the Hazen Public Schools and proudly graduated with the Class of 1961. In the years following her education, Von embarked on a career beginning with the Van Heusen Shirt Factory in Brinkley and later at the P & M Factory located in Marianna. Von married Billy Wayne Nelson, the love of her life, and together they built a beautiful family. Sadly she would endure the loss of their son Terry before Billy’s passing in 2012. Von's journey of faith and love of family was a cornerstone of her life. She was a devoted member of the Gospel Lighthouse Church in Moro, where she found spiritual nourishment and community. As a member of The Encounters Gospel Singers, she shared her love of music and faith with everyone she met. For a time, Von also took on the responsibility of doing the bookkeeping for the church, a testament to her meticulous nature and desire to serve. She enjoyed fellowship with her church family and was dedicated to raising her children to understand the value of their

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inheritance in Christ. Von’s life was a testament to the power of faith, family, and friendship. She touched the hearts of many with her kindness, generosity, and unwavering faith in God. Her legacy will continue to inspire those who were fortunate enough to know her. While we mourn the loss of a remarkable woman, we also celebrate the profound impact she had on all of our lives. Von's spirit will forever remain in the hearts of those she loved and those who loved her in return. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Ruth Raper, her beloved husband Billy, and her son Terry Wayne Nelson. May she rest in eternal peace, reunited with her loved ones who have gone before her. She leaves behind a legacy of love, cherished memories, and strong family bonds. Von is survived by her daughter, Lisa Sykes, and her husband Joel of North Little Rock. Her memory will also be carried on by her brothers, Russel Raper (Darlene) of Hazen, Dewey Raper (Cathy) of Stuttgart, and Timothy Raper (Lisa) of Stuttgart, as well as her sister, Charlene Boddie (Earl) of Richardson, Texas. She was a proud grandmother to four grandchildren and a loving great-grandmother to three great-grandchildren. Additionally, she leaves behind a host of extended family members, her cherished church family, and countless friends who will miss her dearly.

Cynthia Lucille Prince

munity of Des Arc, Arkansas to the family of Neely and Irene Howard Williams. Lucille was the fourth born of five children and received education through the local public schools.

In 1950, she married the love of her life, James Prince, in Biscoe, Arkansas. Upon his return from the Korean War, they chose to make their home and raise a family in Brasfield, Arkansas. Lucille was a woman of simple pleasures. She had a remarkable skill with a needle and thread and worked outside the home as a seamstress throughout her career. She loved cooking for her family and friends, becoming well-known for her incredible chocolate pies and homemade rolls. She also enjoyed the quiet art of quilting and had a beautiful collection of angel figurines that she treasured.

Her warmth, kindness, and dedication to family were the hallmarks of her character. Lucille’s home was always a place of love, and a testament to her generous spirit and loving heart. Her life was a testament to the power of family, and faith. Lucille was a warrior who fought a long hard battle with Breast Cancer and later Dementia and Alzheimer’s. Though she has left this world, her spirit lives on in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know her. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

Lucille was a faithful member of the Brasfield Methodist Church, where she found joy and fellowship among her church family. She was preceded in death by her

beloved parents, Neely and Irene Williams, her beloved husband, James Prince, cherished daughter, Barbara Cazer, her precious granddaughter, Jolie Smith, and her dear siblings, W.L. Williams, Ed Williams, Eugene Williams, and Hazel Overturf.

She is survived by her devoted daughters, Brenda (Joey) Smith of Lonoke and Janice (Barry) Minor of Devalls Bluff and son-in-law Larry Cazer of Biscoe. She leaves behind four grandchildren who were the light of her life: Liz (Brint) Jackson of Brookland, Joshua Cazer of Miami, Florida, Jeffrey Minor (Lacey) of Paulina, LA, and Jordan Smith of Lonoke. Lucille's legacy continues through her four great-grandchildren: Emily Jackson, James Minor, Kennedy Minor, and Julia Minor.

Curtis Lynn Wilson

Curtis Lynn Wilson, age 81, of DeValls Bluff, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024. He was a former farmer and scrap iron dealer. He was born October 26, 1942 in Grays, Arkansas, the son of Forrest and Pauline Wilson. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Janie.

Curtis is survived by his sons, Curtis Wilson, Jr. and wife, Toni and Adam Watts and wife, Cassie; two daughters, Vickie Wilson and Hope Hamric and husband, Jim; step-son, Linn Southerland and wife, Fern and several brothers, sisters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

More than 1,030 degrees were awarded for the Spring 2024 semester May 11 at the UA Little Rock Jack Stephens Center. With about 9,000 students and 100 programs,

Mississippi,” Chancellor Glenn Boyce said.” I commend them for their hard work and dedication resulting in their outstanding academic achievements and this well deserved recognition.”

To be eligible for honor roll designation, a student must have completed at least 12 graded hours for the semester and may not be on academic probation during the semester. Isabella is the grand-

Cynthia Lucille Prince, left this world peacefully at the age of 89, on July 6, 2024. She was born on August 3, 1934, in the small river com-

UA Little Rock offers learning, research, service, social and career opportunities.that can only be found at a metropolitan university located in Arkansas's capital city.

daughter of Ronnie and Melva Sabbatini.

Hazen Cemetery Donations; In Memory of: Johnny Larkan By: Dr. David and Cindy Frederick; Billy & Nona Gail Booth ; Joy Strohl; and Janie Westbrook Starr In Memory of: Marie

Price By: Joy Strohl; Billy and Nona Gail Booth; and Janie Westbrook

Starr In Memory of : Suzanne Sims Cooper By: Janie Westbrook Starr In Memory of: John Mark and Johnny & Wanda Gerety By: Janie Westbrook Starr In Memory of: Etta Martin By: Curtis Martin

Donations are greatly appreciated and may be mailed to: Hazen Cemetery, P.O. Box 92, Hazen, Ar. 72064. Thank You

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Carlisle Chamber to host Zip Code Day

This is a once in a lifetime that Carlisle's ZIP code of 72024 will be a calendar date. Come out to the Carlisle City Park on Saturday, July 20th from 10am till 2pm for a fun day of activities.

There are approximately 30 vendor booths signed up to sell their products,

bounce houses and water slide for the kiddos, games, and a Corn Hole Tournament (call 501.297.2189 to register). The Band Midnight South will be performing on stage from 11am till 1pm. Food Trucks and Mike's Rolled Ice Cream will be there. Also, a raffle for $720.24 will be conducted.

That evening from 5pm till 7pm will be a King Kat Fish Fry at the Carlisle Civic Center, with 2024 Tupelo Elvis Youth Competition Winner, 13 year old Zaden J. who will be performing a 2 hour show, Era's of the King. Hope to see everyone come out for these events.

Bison 16-under finishes as state runner-up

The Carlisle Bison 16and-under Babe Ruth baseball team finished as the state runner-up last week, falling to Sylvan Hills 8-2 in the championship game at the Lonoke Ball Park.

Carlisle opened the tournament with a 3-2 loss to Camden. The Bison worked their way through the loser’s bracket to make it to the finals. Carlisle beat Benton 20-2 then beat Camden 11-3 to get a shot at Sylvan Hills. In the loss to Sylvan Hills, Carlisle led 1-0 after the first inning. Sylvan Hills scored twice in the second and six times in the third.

The Bison added a run in the top of the fourth and final inning.

Gavin Davis and Baylor Hawk each scored runs for the Bison.

Carlisle had two hits in the game — one each by Davis and Lane Bowlan.

In Carlisle’s win over

Camden in the loser’s bracket final, the Bison led 2-1 after two inning then plated four in the third and fifth in the fourth.

Davis, Tyler Thrift and Michael Spignola each scored twice. Also scoring runs were Ty Tanksley, Kolton Bartley, Bowlan and

Longtime official Jim Featherston, the current golf and softball coach at Des Arc High School, was inducted into the Arkansas Officials Association Hall of Fame on Friday night at the Hot Springs Convention Center.

Featherston has officiated high school and college football, as well as high school and college basketball and baseball at the high school level. Featherston retired from active officiating in 2023. He started officiating when he was in college in 1983 at Arkansas State University. He also played baseball for the Indians from 198083. He got his start with officiating intramural

Daniel Ford.

Thrift and Tanksley each had two hits to lead the Bison.

Thrift struck out five in 2 1/3 innings of work. In the Bison’s win over Benton, Carlisle scored six in the first, three in the second, five int he third and six in the fourth.

Benton scored single runs in the first and second innings.

Spignola led Carlisle with four runs scored.

Thrift and Tanksley had three runs. Scoring twice were Hauk, Bartley and Ford. Also scoring was Davis.

Spignola led the Bison with three hits.

Longtime official and current Des Arc coach Jim Featherston, right, receives his Arkansas Officials Association Hall of Fame award from AOA committee member Grayling Wheeler during Friday’s Hall of Fame banquet in Hot Springs. (Submitted).

athletics at ASU.

“The biggest supporter is my wife,” Featherston

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED

$15,000,000 BY THE WHITE RIVER REGIONAL IRRIGATION WATER DISTRIBUTION DISTRICT.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of a public hearing to be held on the 24th day of July, 2024, by The White River Regional Irrigation Water Distribution District (the “District”), at 9:30 a.m. at the District’s South Shop located at 3218 Highway 63 South, Hazen, Arkansas 72064 with respect to the bonds to be issued by the District in one or more denominations and series in an original principal amount not to exceed an aggregate of $15,000,000 (the “Bonds”). The Bonds will be issued pursuant to Arkansas Code Annotated §§ 14-116-101 et seq., as amended, and for the purposes described below.

The District is a sponsor of the Grand Prairie Area Demonstration Project (the “Project”). The Project is designed to protect aquifers, which includes the area’s drinking water supplies, to sustain irrigated agricultural practices, and to provide additional habitat for waterfowl. It will accomplish this by increased water conservation measures, as well as utilizing surface water resources for agricultural purposes. Proceeds from the Bonds will be utilized to fund the non-federal share of the Project costs including, but not limited to, local match for federal funding, costs associated with project design and construction, bridges or culvert construction, land acquisition, utility relocation, surveys, appraisals, reimbursement of expenses incurred prior to issuance of the Bonds, and paying costs associated with the issuance of the Bonds.

All interested parties are invited to attend the public hearing to express their views in respect to the issuance of the Bonds. Questions or requests for additional information may be directed to the District at the address set forth below.

Any interested persons unable to attend the hearing may submit their view in writing to Mr. Dennis Carman, Director, at the address of the District set forth below, prior to the date scheduled for the hearing.

The Bonds will be issued pursuant to a Resolution adopted by the District and will be secured by revenues of the District, real property of the District and certain federal funds and grants. This notice is published and the above-described hearing is to be held in satisfaction of the requirements of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and Arkansas Code Annotated §19-9-601 et seq., as amended, with respect to the requirement for a public hearing conducted by the District.

THE WHITE RIVER REGIONAL IRRIGATION WATER DISTRIBUTION DISTRICT

1703 Industrial Street

Post Office Box 348 Hazen, AR 72064

By: /s/ Dan Hooks, President

said during a video presentation at the Arkansas Activities

Tanksley, Hauk and Ford had two hits each.

Hank led the way with three RBIs.

Hauk and Tanksley had two doubles each.

Thrift also had a double.

Zayden Hale, Spignola and Davis combined to strike out seven Benton hitters.

In the tournament-

Association Hall of Fame Banquet, referring to his wife Stacy.

“She’s been behind me.

As an official, you’re gone on Tuesday night, Thursday night and Friday nights. She’s always been behind me, always said go. With three kids, it’s a teamwork effort.”

Featherston said the biggest memory he has as an official is the

last

opening loss to Camden, the Bison trailed 2-1 after one inning. They scored a single run int he top of the fourth to cut the deficit to 3-2 but could not get the tying run across. Davis and Ford each scored runs for the Bison. Thrift and Spignola each had a hit.

friendships he’s made with fellow officials and coaches.

“I’m very humbled,” he said, referring to his hall of fame induction.

“I never would have dreamed it. I would never have turned the lights on myself. I never want the headlights on me. I’d rather them be on the kids.”

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED

$15,000,000 BY THE WHITE RIVER REGIONAL IRRIGATION WATER DISTRIBUTION DISTRICT.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of a public hearing to be held on the 23rd day of July, 2024, by The White River Regional Irrigation Water Distribution District (the “District”), at 9:30 a.m. at the Stuttgart Chamber of Commerce, 507 South Main Street, Stuttgart, Arkansas 72160 with respect to the bonds to be issued by the District in one or more denominations and series in an original principal amount not to exceed an aggregate of $15,000,000 (the “Bonds”). The Bonds will be issued pursuant to Arkansas Code Annotated §§ 14-116-101 et seq., as amended, and for the purposes described below.

The District is a sponsor of the Grand Prairie Area Demonstration Project (the “Project”). The Project is designed to protect aquifers, which includes the area’s drinking water supplies, to sustain irrigated agricultural practices, and to provide additional habitat for waterfowl. It will accomplish this by increased water conservation measures, as well as utilizing surface water resources for agricultural purposes. Proceeds from the Bonds will be utilized to fund the non- federal share of the Project costs including, but not limited to, local match for federal funding, costs associated with project design and construction, bridges or culvert construction, land acquisition, utility relocation, surveys, appraisals, reimbursement of expenses incurred prior to issuance of the Bonds, and paying costs associated with the issuance of the Bonds.

All interested parties are invited to attend the public hearing to express their views in respect to the issuance of the Bonds. Questions or requests for additional information may be directed to the District at the address set forth below.

Any interested persons unable to attend the hearing may submit their view in writing to Mr. Dennis Carman, Director, at the address of the District set forth below, prior to the date scheduled for the hearing.

The Bonds will be issued pursuant to a Resolution adopted by the District and will be secured by revenues of the District, real property of the District and certain federal funds and grants. This notice is published and the above-described hearing is to be held in satisfaction of the requirements of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and Arkansas Code Annotated §19-9-601 et seq., as amended, with respect to the requirement for a public hearing conducted by the District.

The Carlisle Bison 16-and-under Babe Ruth team lost to Sylvan Hills in the finals of the state tournament
week at the Lonoke Ball Park. (Submitted)
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Students from Carlisle compete in National Star Events

National Leadership Conference (NLC) took place in Seattle, WA, from June 29 – July 3, drawing more than 8,000 students, educators, and guests from across the nation. This gathering provided a valuable platform for attendees to expand their leadership skills, sharpen their talents, explore career pathways, and listen to inspiring speakers.

The highly anticipated Students Taking Action with Recognition (STAR) Events were at the heart of the conference. Over 4,300 FCCLA Members competed in these events, where they were recognized for their proficiency and achievement in chapter and individual projects, leadership skills, and career preparation. The collaboration between youth and adults in managing the events and evaluating participants allowed students to develop realworld skills and gain valuable insights.

STAR Events are pivotal in supporting student development by enhancing their classroom experience and guiding them toward successful career pathways. With more than 30 events to choose from, participants had the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities by actively addressing essential issues concerning families, careers, orcommunities. By researching the topic and implementing projects to advocate for positive change, students acquired valuable skills and industry insights needed to thrive in the 21st century.

We are thrilled to share that Kirstin Moran,

Daisy Duke, Jena Murray, Maggie Brown, Makinnley Cook, Taylor Lenderman, Brooke Felts, Carly Eads, Gage Hunt, and Maddox Gray proudly represented Carlisle High School at the FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Seattle, WA. They competed in STAR Events and received

in Chapter in Review Levels 1 and 2. This team event recognizes chapters that develop and implement a wellbalanced program of work and promote FCCLA and Family and Consumer Sciences and/or related occupations and skills to the community. Brooke and Carly received silver medals. Gage and Maddox received Bronze.

medals in recognition of their outstanding performance.

Kirstin, Daisy and Jena competed in Chapter Website. They created a website to educate, inform, and involve members and the public about the importance of the Family and Consumer Sciences program and FCCLA. They placed in the Top 15 and received

a silver medal.

Maggie, Makinnley, and Taylor competed in Chapter Service Project. They were challenged to develop and implement an in-depth service project that makes a worthwhile contribution to families, schools, and communities. They were recognized with a silver medal.

Brooke, Carly, Gage and Maddox competed

“This was an amazing trip for my students to learn, grow, and explore career opportunities. Thank you to everyone (individuals and businesses) who helped make this experience possible,” said Shea Wilson, CHS Family and Consumer Science Teacher and FCCLA Advisor.

Ciganeks celebrate 50 years

Eddie and Linda Ciganek recently celebrated a big milestone. On July 12th, 1974, Eddie and Linda were married at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Slovak, AR. Linda is the daughter to the late Robert and Betty Bednar, and Eddie is the son to the late Edward and Raye Ciganek. Both families are well-known to the community. Eddie and Linda decided to settle down in this same community where Eddie helped run the family farm. Linda ultimately decided to work at their alma mater and was the high school secretary for over 30 years. Though they are both retired now, they still love to cheer on their Hornets. They have 2 children, Eddie and Ashley, who both live in Fayetteville, and they love to go there as much as possible. The happy couple celebrated the big day with a trip back to Hot Springs where they took their honeymoon 50 years ago.

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