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By Lisa Mills At the August 16th meeting, the Des Arc City Council approved a motion to tear down the old school building at the baseball park. The destruction will be a joint effort between the city and the county. The council also agreed to apply for a grant through the Ark. Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism to build new concession stands and restrooms at the ballpark. If the grant is approved, the city will pay fifty percent of the cost. The city has committed $159,000 toward the project, and this amount can be monetary or in-kind services. The council members believe that most of the city’s commitment can be fulfilled through inkind service. Should the grant be awarded and the council doesn’t feel the commitment can be reached, the grant does not have to be accepted.CityWater Department Employee Brendon Keathley addressed the council concerning the increased costs of materials needed to install new water lines. Currently the city charges citizens a flat fee plus a deposit for water. Keathley reported that depending on the distance required to install a new line the cost of materials can vary.Mayor Garth asked City Attorney Ginger Stuart if an ordinance would be necessary to increase the fees. Stuart said yes. Garth asked Stuart to draft a new ordinance to include “plus the cost of materials” and present it at the September meeting.Animal Control Volunteer Amy Patterson addressed the council regarding updating the city’s ordinance for impounded dogs. Mayor Garth asked Patterson to look at the current ordinance and note any changes she thinks need to be made. Once this has been done, the council will plan a work meeting to discuss the changes and have Attorney Stuart draft a new ordinance to present at the September meeting. Attending the meeting were Mayor Jim BethGailMayher,councilJaniceRecorder/TreasurerGarth,HuffsticklerandmembersJodieNicoleFisher,King,andAnnaFisher. of Prairie County and the Grand Prairie Wednesday,
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Carlisle City Council hears of fire inspections
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By Debbye Harrison Reports were made to the Carlisle City Council at its August 16 meeting that fire inspections are being done on all buildings that are open to the public. The inspectors are concentrating on exit signs, extension cords, fire extinguishers and blockage around exits. Any violators will receive a warning and be re-inspected in 90 days. Those who fail to comply will be fined. Applications are still being considered for the Branch Manager (librarian) of the library. Following the hiring for that position, a parttime person will be hired.Mike Stuart, the city attorney, suggested that the national electrical code be adopted as a standard for the city. The grant Sherry Rollins, the former librarian, applied for has been awarded. This grant will allow food to be handed out to students on Fridays for the weekend. Rollins is helping with the program.Representatives from the Immanuel Baptist Church asked about keeping animals at the church for the purpose of teaching children about the responsibility of caring for animals. The Council tabled the discussion in order to check the existing ordinances.Councilmen Todd Turner and Kevin Kegley were absent.
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Linda was the loving wife of W.R. Petty. She was born December 28, 1942 in Tronza, Arkansas. Linda was the loving mother to six children –Michael (Paula) Brown, Annette (Tony) Broadway, Rhonda (Wayne) Erwin, William (Missy) Petty, Stuart (Shorty) Petty and Laura (Steve) Howard, fifteen grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.Sheissurvived by her children and two brothers, Ralph Tacker of Tranza, Dennis (Pam) Tacker of Tranza, three sisters, Janet Malone of Tranza, Cynthia Gray of Marked Tree and Donna Woods of Marked Tree.
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FortAlmondPansySr.Malcolm24,Decemberon1931,toandofStockton, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, eldest son John Alfred Almond Jr., his wife of 44 years Patsy Nell Almond, his brothers Malcolm Almond Jr. and Ralph Almond along with sisters Betty Almond and Anne Almond Clary and great grandson Caden Nelson Ingle. John grew up on his family ranch in the rugged terrain of West Texas. He was introduced at 7 years old to the world of aviation by his Uncle Ray Baumgardner which led to his life’s passion. John spent his youth in Fort Stockton before his family moved to Booneville, Arkansas during his high school years. John and family later moved to Carlisle, Arkansas in 1968 as he joined Cook Flying Service in Carlisle for the crop-dusting seasons and Central Flying Service as a charter pilot and flight instructor during the fall/winter months.
Linda was a retired nurse of Crittenden Memorial Hospital in West Memphis and the Van Buren Hospital in Clinton, Arkansas of 28 years.Shewas a member of the Living Water Full Gospel Church in Des Arc, where she would bless the congregation with a beautiful voice, while singing and playing the piano. She loved Christian music, studying her Bible and doing crossword puzzles. Linda was a very humble lady that loved to cook, work in her garden, raising chickens and fishing and hunting with the love of her life. She would share her harvest and dishes from her kitchen with all her neighbors and friends in theShearea.leaves many other family members and friends who will sadly miss her.
Stuttgart, Arkansas to Wyley and Froy (Minton) Stallings. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Sue Voumard. He is survived by wife Syrena Stallings of 59 years and children Cindy (Jay) Moore of Searcy, Arkansas and Carmen (Jim) Lee of Des Arc, Arkansas. He is also survived by grandchildren Rian (Chris) Voyles, Samantha (David) Walker, Jake (Fariah) O’Bannon, Trey Lee, and Haley Brewer and
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John served as Chief Flight Instructor during his 29 years with Central and was generally acknowledged as their most skilled and requested charter pilot.
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Shirley Paige Clemons VanHouten, of Hazen, went to be with the Lord bysurroundedShe7:062022,AugustThursday,on18,ata.m.washerfamily at her home.Shirley was born November 8, 1938, to Wesley and Lizzie Beggs Paige. She loved people, cooking, fishing, shopping with her daughter, gardening and working in her yard. Her favorite holiday was anything in which family was involved. She looked forward to reunions, birthday parties, and times with her fellow workers and family.Through the years, she worked at numerous places, Stuttgart School District, the offices of Dr. Jerry Sparrow, DDS, the late Dr. Faye O. Wardlaw and Jerry Carter’s Dental Lab. She retired in 2018 and was one of the special people that loved working and the folks she worked with. She affectionately went by several names: Mamaw Shirley, Mamaw Early, Grandma Shirley, MeMe, Ms. Shirley, “Aint” Shirley and Aunt Shirley.Shewas preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Jimmy Clemons, four sisters and their spouses, Evelyn Smith, Louise Ray, Jean Owens, and Katie Butcher.Shirley is survived by her husband, BR VanHouten; three sons, Terry Clemons and wife Angela, Mike Clemons and wife Joanie, and Doug Clemons and wife Becky; one daughter, Kathy Carson; one sister, Dean Mitchell and husband Troy; two step sons, Joe VanHouten and wife Shari and Scott VanHouten and wife Diane; 13 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services, officiated by Pastor Del Medlin, were at 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at Turpin Funeral Home with burial following at her final resting place in Hazen Cemetery.Visitation was held 57 p.m. Monday at Turpin Funeral Home. Please go to www.turpin-co.com to sign the online guestbook.
John had formed Almond Aviation in the late 70’s to offer local flight instruction and plane rental. He expanded the business in 1984 by providing aerial application services to Lonoke and Prairie County farmers with the help of John Jr. as the other pilot. John continued to provide air charter services over the following years through ACE Flying Service in North Little Rock as well as on his own with several Arkansas businesses, the Arkansas Highway Department and PGA golfer Glen Day. John briefly unretired from crop-dusting in 2010-11, flying for Farmer’s Aerial Seeders in Stuttgart. John continued with flight instruction until 2017, capping off a 60-year flying career. John was a Certified Flight Instructor, Airline Transport Pilot, a licensed Airframe and Powerplant mechanic and founding member of the Carlisle Airport Commission where he served as Airport Manager. He amassed over 36,000 flight hours during his career. John was a member of the Carlisle Lions Club, the Little Rock hanger of Quiet Birdmen, a member of First Baptist Church of Searcy and was a SurvivorsMason.include his wife Nona Cheatham Almond of the home, daughters Susan (Richard) Cunningham, Becky (Mitch Cheatham) Almond, Gina (Terry) Ingle all of Carlisle and son Chris (Kim) Almond EEA.org/Scholarships.contactedprogramAssociationExperimentalCarlisle,Commission,thenamewishingHome.WestbrookArrangementsCarlisleIntermentChurch,p.m.Sunday,servicesHome,WestbrookfromSaturday,children.alsoandAlmond,Ingle,NelsonKimberlyRiegel,Almond,AmieGrandchildrenJonesboro.ofincludeGaither,AdamCharlotteAmandaStaples,Anthony,Ingle,DerekKyleIngle,AidanLindsayBrownKateBrown.Johnhad15greatgrand-VisitationwasheldonAugust205–7p.m.atFuneralHazen.FuneralwereheldAugust21at2atFirstBaptistCarlisle.followedatCemetery.byFuneralInlieuofflowers,thosetodonateinhismaysendthemtoCarlisleAirportPOBox49,AR72024orAircraftScholarshipwhichmaybeat
EvelynDunnMae Evelyn Mae Dunn, 80, of De Valls Bluff, departed this life on Willy8,1942AprilBluffinwas2022.AugustSaturday,13,ShebornDeVallsontoParr and Geneva Kirkemier Parr. She was a member of Pepper’s Lake Church of Christ. She retired from working in various factories. She loved flowers! Her lawn was adored with them. Evelyn is survived by her husband, Jon, of the home; daughter, Beth Butler, (Mike), of Mountain Home; brothers, John Parr (Betty) of De Valls Bluff, Stevie Parr, (Rhoda) of Carlisle; sisters, Pat Shadle, of Hazen, Frances Rose (Roy) of Hazen, Janet Swindle, of Hazen; grandchildren, Tiffany, Marc; great grandchildren, Kalab, Trent; a host of other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Donna Manuel, and sister, Lee Morden.ACelebration of Life was held on Saturday, August 20, at 2:00 p.m. at the Pepper’s Lake Church of Christ with Bro. Kenny Alexander officiating. Burial was in Peppers Lake Cemetery. Doty Southside Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
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Hazen School District to seek millage increase
Resource Officer Teddy Walker has implemented new safety procedures at the schools, including keeping the doors locked during the school day, checking doors throughout the day, and installing more cameras. Unannounced lockdown drills are planned for the future. “We hope that none of that will have to be used,” Hardke said. The police department will also be ordering at least one new vehicle according to Taylor. Fire Chief Seth Skarda told the council that his department had seven first-responder calls, one burned truck, one burned 18-wheeler, and one auto extraction. Hardke gave the library report for April Highfill. The library lent out 3,547 books and DVD’s for the quarter, issued fourteen new cards, held seven children’s programs with an attendance of 177, and four adult programs with an attendance of 35. There were also 134 public computer uses. Attending the meeting were Councilmembers Bob Juola, Tim Juola, Dallas Taylor, and Larry Anthony; Skarda.Taylor,withDavidRecorder/TreasurerandHoover;alongHardke,Vail,Swaim,and
The Carlisle School Board approved Late Start Monday for the upcoming school year at the recent August 8 meeting. The school day will officially begin at 8:45 on Monday, but buses will run a regular schedule and all students will be supervised upon arrival. The Late Start will allow teachers a common time for collaborative work. It is part of a three year program which is being funded by a grant and will include on site visits by trained professionals in the PLC program. The diversity of the high school schedule does not allow common time for any discipline to meet and plan.Elementary students are encouraged to come at the regular time. Enrichment activities will be provided for all grade levels.
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Aukes shared that the UAMS Trauma Resource team will be training the faculty in recognizing students who are traumatized and helping to deal with those problems in the classroom. Arkansas is No. 2 in the nation with highest number of traumatized students in school. Janice Haas was hired for the cafeteria staff and Coach Destiny Hughes was given an hourly stipend to coach tennis. That stipend will cap at $3,000.TheBoard approved participation in the Visa Purchasing Plan designed to be especially helpful to schools. It will allow the card to be loaded with a pre-approved amount of money, but if there is an unexpected need, the person can call the administrator and get approval for additional cash to be added in a timely way. This will prevent teachers and administrators having to use their own money when an emergency occurs when they are on school business. In other business, the Board approved purchase of a new air conditioner for the field house for $35,000.TheBoard meeting was adjourned with all Board members present. 2024
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By Chris Weems
The Prairie County Retired Teachers Association met Tuesday, August 16, at 1:00 p.m. in the Calvary Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Lunch was served by Chris Weems, Monica Lisko, and Nanette Belford. In the absence of the president and vice president, June Whiteside, secretary, presided.HelenHollloway gave the devotional: "The Most Vital Things in Life." June gave a special welcome and "Thank You" to Monica and Nanette for helping with lunch, and to Roxanne Bradow for coming from work.
The Hazen City Council passed Ordinance 512 which will change the date on which the city’s gas and water bills will be required to be paid by residents of Hazen beginning in October. The monthly billings for gas distribution services and water and sewer usage will now be sent out at the first of every month and be due on the 10th day of every month. If payment is not received by the 10th, a ten percent penalty will be added. Bills not paid in full by the 20th of every month will result in the gas and water services being discontinued and physically disconnected. A twelve dollar ($12.00) fee will be charged for reconnection, and all outstanding balances must be paid before any service is reconnected. The change in the billing dates is necessary to align the city consumption with the gas supplier to increase the billing accuracy in the amount of gas used by Hazen citizens. Presently the city has been billing residents on an estimate of use, not the actual customer usage. The billing change will fix this problem.Other problems with the gas lines include leakage. According to Utilities Department Manager Chad Swaim, maintenance is being done on the gas and water lines. Also, the meters of fourteen businesses within the city will be checked for accuracy. “The meters are not reading correctly,” Mayor David Hardke told the council members present. “We’re paying out more than we’re billing.” Swaim said that his department will be using infrared gas detectors to search for the gas leaks. He also said that a gas meter work consultant is coming to help the city decide where the gas losses are. The council also voted to raise the mileage reimbursement rate for the city’s employees from fifty cents a mile to sixty two and one half cents per mile. This rate is what the Internal Revenue Service has established, according to Hardke. In his monthly report, Swaim said that his department has found eight water leaks, and that they have been hauling dirt to fix some problems in the city park. There are plans to dig out and repair the city’s oxidation pond and reinforce its levee, according to Swaim. He also said that his department cleaned up around the school before it began the school year, and laid down some asphalt by the El Amigo Mexican school,drillheldweek.”“beentheandspeedcourse,includedtified.”hasmenttheguys,”reallyareControleddepartmentTaylorequipment.summerandEastequipmentmovesaid.(ondonehasn’tanywillAugust,tiongrounds.grantapplycouncilTracieMayoralrestaurant.AssistantVailtoldthethatsheplanstofora$93,000forthecityplay-Theapplica-isdueattheendofandthecitynothavetomatchofthegrant.“Therebeenanyworkinseveralyearstheparks),”HardkeThecityplanstotheplaygroundinCityParkclosertothestagepavilionareathisandupdateitsPoliceChiefBradleyreportedthathishascomplet-VehicleOperationstrainingandallnowcertified.“Iwasproudofthehesaid.“We’reonlypolicedepart-inthestatethatbeencompletelycer-Thetrainingatimedconesbraking,ahigh-drivingcourse,thePITmaneuver.TayloralsosaidthatschoolopeninghadreallygoodthisHisdepartmentanactiveshooterwiththehighandSchool
Carlisle Schools approve Late Start Mondays
By Debbye Harrison
The total proposed school tax levy of 35.83 mills represents a 2.00 mill increase over the current tax rate. this 15th day of August, 2022. OF DIRECTORS OF HAZEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2 OF PRAIRIE COUNTY, ARKANSAS Vicki PresidentSkardaof Board Sandra SecretaryPennof Board
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Teachers and paraprofessionals will engage the students in activities that will enhance learning as well as allow teachers to evaluate students’ progress along with their strategies.Tuesday through Friday classes will run the regular schedule of 7:55 -3:20 p.m. For elementary they will continue the Zero Hour from 8:00 to 8:20 where foundational reading skills are reinforced for students who are showing need according to the ASPIRE tests and reading assessments. This program was tested the last six weeks of school and found to be helpful in beginning to raise reading scores across theThegrades.Graduation date has been changed to May 21, 2023.Mrs.
The First Baptist Church of DeValls Bluff recently participated in a food drive for cereal. The Sunday School classes were challenged to collect the most boxes of cereal, with the winning class winning a prize of their choice. Over 23 boxes of cereal, breakfast foods and baby formula were collected and the winning class, Childrens 1 (grades 3-5) won the prize. Their prize was a trip to JoyLand skating rink in Cabot along with a trip to Larry’s Pizza. Cherie Hutchens, Pure International Ms. Arkansas 2022 and member of First Baptist church spearheaded the drive in coordination with her platform “Arkansas Cares Everyone Eats.” The cereal was donated to the food pantry in DeValls Bluff which is run by Alan Childress. In conjunction with the upcoming World Hunger Day on October 16, another food drive is being planned for the months of September and October to benefit the food pantries in Prairie County. Collection sites will be announced at a later date.Anyone wanting to donate is encouraged to participate.
Pictured is (L-R): Cherie Hutchens, Pure International Ms. Arkansas 2022, Doyle Bias, and Pastor Bobby Powers.
The Board of Directors of Hazen School District No. 2 of Prairie County, Arkansas, in compliance with the requirements of Amendments No. 40 and No. 74 to the Constitution of the State of Arkansas and of Ark. Code Ann. § 6 13 622, has prepared, approved and hereby makes public the proposed budget of expenditures, together with the tax rate, $2,375,000 foregoing proposed budget of expenditures, the Board of Directors proposes a total school tax rate (state and local) of 35.83 mills on the dollar of the assessed value of taxable property located in this School District. The proposed tax includes the uniform rate of tax (the “Statewide Uniform Rate”) to be collected on all taxable property in the State and remitted to the State Treasurer pursuant to Amendment No. 74 to the Arkansas Constitution to be used solely for maintenance and operation of schools in the State. As provided in Amendment No. 74, the Statewide Uniform Rate replaces a portion of the existing rate of tax levied by this School District and available for maintenance and operation of schools in this District. The total proposed school tax levy of 35.83 mills includes 26.43 mills specifically voted for general maintenance and operation, 7.40 mills voted for debt service previously voted as a continuing levy pledged for the retirement of existing bonded indebtedness and 2.00 new debt service mills. The 2.00 new debt service mills plus the 7.40 existing debt service mills now pledged for the retirement of existing bonded indebtedness, which debt service mills will continue after retirement of the bonds to which now pledged, will be a continuing debt service tax until the retirement of proposed bonds to be issued in the principal amount of $1,245,000, and which will mature over a period of 31 years, and will be issued for the purpose of erecting and equipping school facilities. The surplus revenues produced each year by the debt service millage may be used by the District for other school purposes.
Copies of the last meeting's minutes and the financial report were distributed. The minutes were approved and the financial report received as printed. The presiding officer said that since no one knows if the vice president wants to become the president, the slate of officers now serving will just go on for the rest of the year. There were no objections.Junereminded everyone that the organization meets the third Tuesday every other month and the meeting place rotates. Members should remind each other and invite all who are eligible to Kathycome.sent word that District VIII will in Cabot, and she will get information as to time of the day and the exact location out soon. New business brought up the topic of sponsoring a local scholarship from the group. This will be in addition to the contributions members send to the Arkansas Retired Teachers Association. It does not have to be for the one with the highest grades and most leadership. It will be for the one that shows most qualities of friendship, personality and helpfulness. A committee will need to be formed to work on this. The next meeting of the PCRTA will be in Des Arc on Tuesday, October 18.
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2.Instructional Expense 460,000 3.Maintenance & Operation Expense 455,000 4.Dedicated Maintenance and Operation Expenditures 0 5.Pupil Transportation Expense 300,000 6.Other Operating Expense 670,000 7.Non Bonded Debt Payment 0 8.Bonded Debt Payment 420,000 9.Building Fund Expense 1,050,000 To provide for the
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Bison shut out Conway Christian in scrimmage
PASSED AND APPROVED this 18th day of August 2022. (This publication was paid $126.00 by the City of Hazen out of the Water/Sewer and Natural Gas Accounts.)
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. –This summer brought one of the earliest and longest stretches of high temperatures at a time when prices have increased for everything from gasoline to groceries. Because of the stress these challenging market conditions have placed on customers, Entergy Arkansas is stepping up to help. Entergy Arkansas is expanding corporate contributions by $1.8 million and implementing a series of measures to assist our customers and communities, including:Increasing contributions for bill assistance to The Power to Care.
Carlisle running back Jason Sullivan follows the blocking of lineman Ben Smith during last week’s scrimmage with Conway Christian. (Mark Buffalo photo)
Record temps prompt weatherization help, bill relief for those in need
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAZEN, ARKANSAS:
2. An emergency is hereby declared to exist, and this ordinance shall be in full force from and after its passage and publication.
By Mark Buffalo Sports editor The Carlisle Bison shut out Conway Christian in a running clock second half in a scrimmage game last week at Fred C. Hardke Field. The two teams played a regulation half then played a running clock of 20 minutes in preparation for this week’s season opener at Palestine-Wheatley.Intheregulation half, the Bison took an 8-0 lead on their first possession of the game. After forcing a threeand-out, Carlisle drove 70 yards in five plays with Jason Sullivan scoring on a 18-yard run with 8:05 left in the first quarter. Cori Lenz added the two-point conversion.Conway Christian scored the next three touchdowns — all on runs by quarterback Jeryn Thomas — to lead 20-8 at halftime. In the second half, Carlisle coach Caleb Shock said his team got back to basics by running the football. “At halftime, we decided we’re not going to give ourselves a chance to have interceptions,” he said. “So, we’re going to run it and scored on every possession.”
Section 1. The Hazen Municipal Code 10.20.07 is hereby amended, which said section is to hereafter read as follows: Monthly billings. Monthly billings for gas distribution services shall be made with and as a part of the waterworks billings, and payment for water service shall not be accepted without payment for any gas service due. Payment is due by the 10th of the month for the full amount due of water, sewer, and natural gas charges. If payment is not made by the tenth (10th) of the month, a ten percent (10%) penalty is added. If payment of all utility bills and penalties is not made in full by the twentieth (20th) day of the month, all such utility service will be discontinued and physically disconnected. For failure to pay for gas services, water service will be disconnected and charges of Twelve Dollars ($12.00) for disconnection and Twelve Dollars ($12.00) for reconnection along with all outstanding balances must be paid before service will be reconnected.Section
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The Bison had two drives end in the first half on interceptions thrown by Holden Jones.“Wewere able to run the ball well the whole time,” Shock said. “We’ve just got to get better and throwing and catching.”Shocksaid he felt good about his offensive line and the backs. “We had some designed quarterback runs with Holden,” Shock said. “He ran the ball really well. All of our backs ran well. The offensive line blocked really well in the run game. Offensively, the area that has the most to get fixed is in the passing game and our offensive line blocking. The protection wasn’t real good.”Shock said there were a lot of bright spots for the defense. “I think we had eight sacks and two takeaways,” he said. “But we gave up three real big plays. We’ve still got to figure out how to limit giving up the big plays.”
AR Single Parent Scholarship now accepting applications for spring Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund, or ASPSF, is now accepting scholarship applications for the Spring 2023 semester at aspsf.org/applynow. The deadline to apply is Oct. 15.ASPSF awards scholarships up to $1,200 to eligible single parents living in Arkansas who are attending college or obtaining technical training. We assist both part-time and full-time single parent students pursuing postsecondary education, including associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and certificate programs. Last year, ASPSF awarded more than 1,400 scholarships totaling $1.4 million across the state. “Thanks to ASPSF, my family kept a roof over our heads during the pandemic shutdown. I was able to send my car to the shop which helped us more than words can express,” said Charlotte Smith, an early childhood education major. Plus, our scholarships are flexible! Single parents can use the discretionary money to pay for the simple things that create the biggest barriers between them and their education, such as child care, gas, car repairs, laptops, utilities,ASPSFetc. is more than a check! We provide personal support to our recipients, such as workshops — including 168 across the state last year! — and mentoring to help students be jobready after they obtain their degree. Our staff and supporters walk alongside our recipients, supporting them through school to graduation and into sustainable employment jpara@aspsf.org.870-345-4681DirectorcontactaboutGuidelines.250%icallyadiploma,GEDcriteriagleadditionaspsf.org/eligibility.arewages.family-supportingwithEligibilityguidelinesavailableatIntobeingasin-parentinArkansas,includehavingaorhighschoola2.0GPA,andhouseholdincometyp-notmorethanofFederalPovertyFormoreinformationASPSF,pleaseCommunicationsJenParaator
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For the first time in six years, the Bison will not be playing a school larger than Class 3A in the non-conference portion of the schedule. “It’s better for our kids,” Shock said. “They are playing schools that are the same size as them. Not to make any excuses, the reality it just wasn’t the best schedule for our kids. It was what we had to do. Now, we’re playing schools our size. Every week we go out, we’re not behind before we step on the field. Being able to do that is a big advantage for our kids mentally, I think.” After playing at Palestine-Wheatley on Friday, the Bison host Decatur on Sept. 2 and Cross County on Sept. 9 before traveling to Des Arc for a non-conference game on Sept. 16. The Bison open conference play Sept. 23 at Bearden before hosting Little Rock Episcopal on Sept 30 in the final non-conference game. Other conference games are Oct. 14 vs. Hampton, Oct. 21 at Baptist Prep, Oct. 28 at England and Nov. 4 vs. Hazen.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE HAZEN MUNICIPAL CODE 10.20.07 CONCERNING MONTHLY BILLINGS OF GAS AND WATER DISTRIBUTION SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF HAZEN WHEREAS, changing utility payment due dates is necessary to align our city consumption with our gas supplier to increase accuracy.
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The program for August was a Community Service Project. Biscoe EHC members prepared encouragement gift bags for local school personnel.This included personnel in in Hazen, Des Arc, Carlisle, and Brinkley. Members want to thank Amanda Stark, Prairie ingAdministrator,ExtensionCountyforcreat-thecardsforthe bags. Members then delivered the gifts after theFormeeting.theeye opener Janice Corpier shared a 2006 Brinkley Argus newspaper she ran across when packing to move. There was a historical piece by local historian Bill Sayger of Biscoe. Featured was Rex’s Restaurant (owned by member Barbra Williams’ deceased inlaws). It was from the fifties.Also, Rita Farris displayed two antique pieces. One was an elegant oil lamp that her in-laws had used back in the day of oil lamps. The other antique item Rita hoped someone could identify. A couple of members knew it was a potato ricer, a kitchen
EHC Council Meeting: * OctoberDate…Thursday,18 *Location…Fair buildingBiscoe
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CenturyLink does not want its customers to be surprised by a new company name and logo that they will start seeing on their bills on or after October 3, 2022, and in their email inboxes next week. Soon, the CenturyLink service provider will be operated by Brightspeed. Though bills will look different, the existing products, services, rates, terms and conditions of service will be the CenturyLinksame.has been working hard with Brightspeed to make sure this change is as smooth as possible. More details from CenturyLink will be communicated with customers in the coming weeks.Brightspeed will also be reaching out soon to introduce themselves and provide customers with more information about their company. Customers are asked to add
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Rita Farris, Darline Sickel, Juanita Hutchinson. Bernadette Mosby, and Bara Williams (seated) filling encouragement bags.
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implement used to process potatoes. The next meeting will be Monday, September 12 at 10:30 am at Biscoe First Baptist Church. Come join in the fellowship, learning, volunteering, community service, and fun! The September lesson is ‘Planning Ahead.’ Life can be uncertain. What would happen if you were suddenly unable to make decisions for yourself? Advance care planning can help to ensure that your finances are stable, and that your health care wishes are followed. A check list will be handed out. Members recited the Homemaker’s Prayer for adjournment.
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You can win one of two beautiful Steamboat Days quilts and support the Des Arc High School’s Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), Family by purchasing chances on them from FCCLA students. The tickets are $1 each, 6 for $5, 12 for $10, 18 for $15, or 24 for $20. They can be purchased at the Des Arc school offices, at home football games, or by contacting May Lynn Guidry at 870-256-5131 or Callie Baxter at 870-366-8728. The first quilt will be given away at the Oct 21st football game, and the second giveaway date will be announced later. FCCLA is a national Career and Technical Student Organization for students in Family and Consumer Sciences education in schools. FCCLA offers intra-curricular resources and opportunities for students to pursue careers that support families.
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Bluegrass and fried chicken festival at Ozark Folk Center State Park (MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ark.) – The Bluegrass & Fried Chicken festival is Aug. 26 & 27 at Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View, Ark. The Skillet Restaurant located onsite will serve its famous fried chicken buffet in between music shows at the park’s 1,000-seat indoor music venue, Ozark Highlands Theater. The music festival will feature an extended show on Friday night, a Saturday matinee and a Saturday evening extended show featuring the region’s biggest names in bluegrass and top touring bands. Headliners include 10x International Bluegrass Music Award-winner Missy Raines and Bluegrass Hall of Fame members The Dillards. The Dillards, also known as the Darlings, became famous after introducing millions of Americans to bluegrass music by performing songs like “Dueling Banjos” and “Dooley” on T.V.’s Andy Griffith Show.Also performing at Bluegrass & Fried Chicken is top talent from the Mountain View music scene including Ozark Strangers, Spillwater Drive (Arkansas CMA "Bluegrass Artists of the Year"), The Ozark Legacy and Sylamore Special (KSMU "Youth in Bluegrass" Champions and Arkansas CMA "Young Artists of the Year") featuring 18-year-old National Banjo Champion Lillyanne McCool and 17-year-old Arkansas Grand Champion Fiddler Mary Parker.Tickets to music shows are available online for $50 (both days), $25 (Friday only) and $35 (Saturday only). All-day admission to the park’s artisan Craft Village and gardens are included with festival tickets. Family passes are available for two adults and children under 18. To reserve your tickets to the Bluegrass & Fried Chicken Festival or to learn more about the event, eap.com.OzarkFolkCenter.Ticketlvisit
Biscoe EHC makes preparations for upcoming county fair
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On Monday, August 8, 2022, eleven Biscoe EHC members met at 10:30 am at the Biscoe First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Those attending were Ardie Yates, Bernadette Mosby, Juanita Hutchinson, Darline Sickel, Rita Farris, Janice Corpier, Debby Priest, Karen Golden, Barbara Williams, Brenda Prince, and Mitzi Osborne. Members reported 363 volunteer hours.President Osborne called the meeting to order with the Thought followed by the inspiration, ‘Climbing the Stairs’ written by Helen Steiner Rice. It was based on 1 Kings 8:2829 and read by Juanita Hutchinson. Then Secretary Janice Corpier called roll and read the minutes. Treasurer Bernadette Mosby gave the financial report. Ardie Yates served sweet potato biscuits and ham with coffee for a snack during the meeting. Everyone went back for seconds! As there was not unfinished business, members discussed new business: County Fair: up day September 15 at 9:00 am at Fall EHC
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Brian Dodson turned in his resignation at the August DeValls Bluff City Council meeting, and an interim mayor has not yet been appointed. The resignation made Connor the de facto mayor until another mayor is named. At this time the Herald is not aware of any criminal investigation against the terminated fire fighters. The paper will keep readers updated as information becomes available.
